Karan Johar: Star system in Bollywood coming to a screeching halt New Delhi: He is known for working with A-listers in his films, but director Karan Johar feels that with movies like 'Vicky Donor' and 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' the star system in Bollywood is coming to an end.

Johar, 40, who is behind many star-studded hits like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'My Name is Khan' among others, said we are heading towards a golden era with strong performance-oriented films.

"With films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Vicky Donor' and 'Shanghai' doing well at the box-office, it seems that the star system in Bollywood will come to a screeching halt. Small budget films like 'Vicky Donor' and 'Kahaani' had a better screen play and profit than any other star's film.

"Creativity is the most important thing. With these kind of films, we are heading towards a golden era where director and script are heroes and audience are superpower," Johar said while sharing his views on 'Celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema - The Road Ahead' at Centenary Film Festival here....more    
01:24 PM, Apr 29, 2013

Bollywood's child actors have come a long way. From facing the camera at a young age, a lot of them have turned into Bollywood's stars while others have faded into oblivion. Alia Bhatt was first seen in Mahesh Bhatt's 1999 film 'Sangharsh'. She was later spotted by Karan Johar and was the lead actress in 'Student Of The Year'. Aamir Khan made his debut as a child artist in 1973 film 'Yaadon Ki Baraat'. The actor played the role of young Tariq in the film. He later made his debut as an actor in Ketan Mehta's 'Holi'. Since the time of his first role, Aamir has come a long way as an actor. Known to be Mr. Perfectionist, the actor is one of the most sought after actors of the recent times. Zoya Afroza made her Bollywood debut as a child artist in 1999 film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. She played Neelam Kothari's daughter in the film. The popular child artiste has gone ahead to clinch the most coveted beauty pageant. She is the second runners up in Femina Miss India.
02:33 PM, Mar 30, 2013

We are family, Karan Johar says about Shah Rukh Karan and Shah Rukh have been close friends for long and people would often swear by their friendship. ...  
11:18 AM, Mar 13, 2013

Karan Johar: We produce what we believe in
by IANS
Discussing his own experience with 'Agneepath', Johar said it was more of a tribute to his father Yash Johar. ...  
03:46 PM, Nov 28, 2012

Rani: I have a soft corner for Salman, SRK, Aamir
by IANS
Candid Rani Mukerji has confessed she has a soft corner for all three Khans of Bollywood-Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir- with whom she worked at an impressionable age. ...  
01:38 PM, Nov 26, 2012

Sana Saeed: I'd love to work with SRK, Salman again
by IANS
Mumbai: Sana Saeed, the little girl who played Shah Rukh Khan's daughter in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', is all grown up now and says she would love to team up with SRK and Salman Khan again. "I am very biased when it comes to Khans. I would love to work with all the Khans. Who would want to miss such a golden opportunity? But I was lucky enough to work...  
10:40 AM, Nov 15, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan's signature step is a part of almost all his films and all the stage performances. Take a look at his famous pose over the years...Yash Chopra played a huge role in Shah Rukh Khan's career and his famous arm-stretched pose seems like his invention. (Shah Rukh Khan in a still from the movie 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge')Shah Rukh Khan is unbeatable when it comes to romantic films and his famous dance step is a part of all his mushy numbers. (A still from 'Dil To Pagal Hai')
05:23 PM, Nov 05, 2012

'KKHH' to 'SOTY': Sana goes for an image makeover New Delhi: The little 'Anjali', who goes looking for her father's best friend in 1998 blockbuster 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', made every heart warm with her innocence. Cut to 2012, Sana Saeed is no more the innocent child but the girl has transformed into a hot diva in Karan Johar's latest flick 'Student Of The Year'. Where the fringes have given way to bangs, Sana Saeed's child-like innocence has been...  
04:26 PM, Oct 21, 2012

'Student of The Year': 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' 2.0 New Delhi: Fourteen years after he debuted as a director with 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and made Rani Mukherjee, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan icons of college coolth, Karan Johar packs the same punch in his new film 'Student of the Year' starring three gorgeous newcomers Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. This time the action shifts to St Teresa, a school you will mistake for the Buckingham Palace....  
03:45 PM, Oct 19, 2012

SOTY: Are Varun, Siddharth the new John, Abhishek? New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan was already a big star in Bollywood but Karan Johars Kuch Kuch Hota Hai paved his way into the hearts of youngsters which eventually made him an actor acceptable to all classes and age groups. Not only SRK, Rani Mukerji and Kajol also carved a separate niche for themselves with KKHH. Now, after 14 years, Karan Johar has returned with Student of the Year. SOTY...  
03:27 PM, Oct 19, 2012

Friday Release: Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year' New Delhi: Since the release of its first promo, Student of the Year is constantly in news for several reasons. Karan Johar is returning as director after two years, last time he wielded the megaphone for My Name Is Khan in 2010. The film marks the entries of three newcomers Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra into the glamorous world of Bollywood. However, all three debutants are related to...  
05:37 PM, Oct 18, 2012

Sana Saeed: Karan Johar's next Rani Mukherji? New Delhi: Remember Sana Saeed? The cute, little, bubbly Anjali of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is returning to the silver screen with Karan Johar's next directorial venture 'Student of the Year'. She is expected to be doing the second lead in the film. The initial promos of the film have been released, but it's difficult to spot Sana in them. This could be a strategy also as Karan Johar is...  
10:58 AM, Sep 23, 2012

Kajol has always been lucky for me: Karan Johar
by IANS
Mumbai: Kajol is a must have for filmmaker Karan Johar in all his films because he feels his close friend is lucky for him. No wonder the actress features in a cameo in the song 'Disco deewane' in Johar's forthcoming film 'Student of The Year' (SOTY). "Kajol is in the disco song and she has danced with the boys (Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan). Kajol's presence is very important for...  
05:55 PM, Sep 01, 2012

Kuch Karo Na - KLPD: Films with suggestive titles New Delhi: The recent controversy around the name of Vivek Oberoi, Mallika Sherawat starrer KLPD would bring a nostalgic feel to some of the elderly members of the society. There was a time when a films name was seen as the makers identity, unlike these times when all a producer wants is fast cash. Well, this is just one side of the coin. There are a number of films in...  
01:45 PM, Aug 23, 2012

Sana returns to B'wood with 'Student of the Year' Mumbai: Making a mark in Bollywood as an eight-year-old cute and bubbly daughter of Shahrukh Khan in Karan Johar's 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', actress Sana Saeed has resumed her tryst with acting after 14 years in Johar's film 'Student of the Year'. "I have a full-fledged role in the film. It is not a cameo. I play a high school hottie - Tanya. It is a second lead role," 23-year-old...  
11:56 AM, Jul 18, 2012

From the rich-spoilt Veronica of 'Cocktail' to daddy's girl Pooja Dharamchand of 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin', these Bollywood characters were quite a handful!When Kiara (Priyanka Chopra) in 'Anjaana Anjaani' finds out that her fiance was cheating on her, she thinks suicide would be a wise idea instead of even trying to cope with it.Dimple (Katrina Kaif) holds a rock concert at Taj Mahal, illegally. She smokes and downs alcohol like a tank. Loads of fun, but a highly unlikely bride for the brother in 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan'.
06:57 PM, Jul 15, 2012

Kajol to do a cameo in 'Student of the Year' Mumbai: Actress Kajol, who has been part of Karan Johar's each and every film in the past, will be seen doing a cameo in his upcoming film Student of the Year. "Karan has always considered Kajol as his lucky mascot. So for Student Of The Year, he wanted her to do a special appearance and she readily agreed," a source told PTI. Johar, who made his directorial debut with Kuch...  
08:44 PM, Jul 03, 2012

I'm not naughty at forty, says Karan Johar Mumbai: Karan Johar's birthday celebrations are almost akin to some film awards event. The filmmaker's friends are clearly pulling out all stops to make it a memorable night and KJo is feeling super about it. The filmmaker who turns 40 today, talks about his clout and makes a birthday wish. Excerpts from the Q and A What's the first thought that comes to your mind on turning 40? I feel...  
04:35 PM, May 25, 2012

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji turns a year older on March 21. Rani made her Bollywood debut with 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat' in 1997.In her next film 'Ghulam' she was paired with Aamir Khan.
06:45 PM, Mar 20, 2012

Karan Johar recalls 'Kuch Kuch...' premiere
by IANS
New Delhi: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai released this day 13 years ago, and filmmaker Karan Johar recalls how he was a wreck of nerves at the premiere of the film that went on to become a superhit. "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai released on 16th October, 1998... I still remember all 120 kg of myself standing nervously at the premiere!!" Johar posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. The movie, featuring Shah Rukh...  
05:52 PM, Oct 16, 2011