Mumbai: Acclaimed filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor understands the importance of casting popular actors in movies for box office success, but says he is not ready to compromise on his casting criteria just for that. Most of Kukunoor's films -- 'Hyderabad Blues', 'Rockford', 'Iqbal' and 'Dor' have found critical acclaim, but didn't mint too much moolah. Could it be because he hasn't considered casting A-list actors? "It (having big stars) does make...
06:01 PM, Jan 26, 2012
Kolkata: Acclaimed Hyderabadi filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, known for his creations based on social issues, Wednesday said he has no plans to make a movie on Telangana. "It isn't necessary that every issue needs to be addressed in films. Movies are not just a platform to project issues, they have to first entertain, which is my primary thrust," said Kukunoor when asked if he would make a movie on the Telangana...
10:42 AM, Dec 15, 2011
Mumbai: With actress Ayesha Takia returning to films after a two-year hiatus following her wedding to Farhan Azmi, her husband is said to have kept a close watch on her wardrobe. A pair of baggy denims and a printed blouse under a full sleeved jacket work well for Mumbai restaurateur and actress Ayesha Takia's husband Farhan Azmi's peace of mind. Azmi, who comes from an affluent, conservative Muslim family with...
06:24 PM, Oct 16, 2011
New Delhi: Among all the films releasing on October 14, Nagesh Kukunoor's 'Mod' seems to be leading the race. The directors of 'Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge', 'My Friend Pinto' and 'Jo Dooba So Paar' are the debutants while the director of 'Aazaan' is a second timer. Moreover, Prashant Chadha, who had earlier directed 'Aap Kaa Surroor' before 'Aazaan', is not an acclaimed director, thus the whole focus shifts to Nagesh Kukunoor....
06:07 PM, Oct 13, 2011
Nagesh Kukunoor, Rannvijay Singha and Ayesha Takia talk about their upcoming film 'Mod'. ...
03:09 PM, Oct 12, 2011
New Delhi: Known best for his 'rock-biker-stud' look, Rannvijay Singh will be seen in a sweet, geeky role in his first solo release " Mod. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Mod is a love story. As Rannvijay says, this is a genre that Kukunoor is tackling for the first time. In all his earlier movies, love has been a part of the main story " it has never been the central...
04:05 PM, Oct 02, 2011
New Delhi: Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor believes in 'reinventing' and 'rethinking'. He says he tries to stay away from formulas and has just made his first love story, 'Mod'. "Filmmaking is a very selfish process and this is why I constantly attempt different genres because I get bored if I repeat myself. I try to rethink and reinvent, as for me, the joy of filmmaking lies in trying new things every...
03:07 PM, Oct 01, 2011
New Delhi: Director Nagesh Kukunoor's 'Mod', which was set for a Sep 30 release, will now come out October 14. The film, starring Ayesha Takia and Rannvijay Singh of 'Roadies' fame, is an emotional love story between two completely mismatched people. "Ok guys it's official, Mod releases October 14th! -- thanks for ur support!!" Rannvijay posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. Raghuvir Yadav, Tanvi Azmi and Anant Mahadevan will also be...
12:11 PM, Sep 29, 2011
After a string of flops like 'Bombay to Bangkok', 'Aashaiyen' and 'Tasveer 8* 10', 'Kukunoor is back with 'Mod'. ...
06:31 PM, Sep 06, 2011
New Delhi: The market has not backed the recent projects of filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor recently. With three back to back flops 8x10 Tasveer, Bombay to Bangkok and Aashayein, Nagesh Kukunoor is desperate to hit the bull's eye at the box office. Kukunoor is all set to try his luck again with his upcoming project 'Mod'. Featuring Ayesha Takia and VJ turned actor Ranvijay Singh as the lead pair, Mod is...
07:33 PM, Sep 03, 2011
Mumbai: Having made box office hits like Dor, Iqbal and Rockford, filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor's next, titled Mod is set to hit the marquee soon. Kukunoor who started his career as an engineer and soon stepped into the world of entertainment feels that while there are many directors in the industry who haven't received their dues, he feels lucky the way his B'wood career is heading. With Mod's release date inching...
06:31 PM, Aug 15, 2011
Mumbai: Ayesha Takia, who is making a comeback with director Nagesh Kuknoor's "Mod", says the break post her marriage was a practical step towards a secured future. After marrying restaurateur Farhan Azmi in 2009, Ayesha got involved in his restaurant business. Salman-starrer super-hit "Wanted" was her last release. "I had been working for so many years before 'Wanted', which did really well at the box office and I am thankful...
01:11 PM, Aug 03, 2011
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