Post 'Jannat 2', Esha Gupta all for 'Chakravyuh'

Post 'Jannat 2', Esha Gupta all for 'Chakravyuh' Mumbai: Esha Gupta, who sizzled on screen in her bold and glamorous role in 'Jannat 2', will be seen in a deglamourised avatar in 'Chakravyuh'. The newcomer says she would like to be moulded into a good performer. "It's a de-glam role. I am playing a IPS officer and you will see me in uniform," Esha, who debuted with Vishesh Films' 'Jannat 2', told IANS. Directed by Prakash Jha, 'Chakravyuh'...
05:20 PM, May 09, 2012
Arjun Rampal plays a cop in 'Chakravyuh'

Arjun Rampal plays a cop in 'Chakravyuh'

I like Prakaksh Jha, he's a good filmmaker and my role in 'Charkavyuh' is of a cop, says Arjun Rampal. ...
06:05 PM, Apr 26, 2012

Is Asin too old for Abhay Deol?

Is Asin too old for Abhay Deol? Mumbai: Talk about aging gracefully in Bollywood. Ironically, for Asin, who is just 26-year-old, her apparent 'old look' became the reason why she was booted out of Prakash Jha's upcoming film. We have learnt that according to the director, the actress looks too old to romance the 36-year-old Abhay Deol, in the film. Abhay incidentally replaced Abhishek Bachchan who was earlier cast for the lead role. Asin, in the past,...
01:50 PM, Apr 21, 2012

Can't be ungrateful to Prakash Jha: Manoj

Can't be ungrateful to Prakash Jha: Manoj Mumbai: Manoj Bajpai values his friendship with filmmakers Prakash Jha and Sanjay Gupta so much that he even goes on to claim that he would do anything for them. In fact, he signed both the directors' forthcoming films even before actually listening to the script or even discussing remunerations. Bajpai says, "These are the two people in this industry who I consider my very good friends. I do their films...
01:05 PM, Apr 20, 2012

Prakash Jha impressed by Katrina's dedication

Prakash Jha impressed by Katrina's dedication Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha is full of praise for Katrina Kaif, saying the 'Raajneeti' actress is one of the hardest working souls in the film industry. In Jha's political thriller 'Raajneeti' (2010) Katrina played co-actor Arjun Rampal's wife, who later enters politics. Besides Rampal, the blockbuster also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar and Manoj Bajpai. "She (Katrina) is one of the hardest working souls in the industry. She...
06:45 PM, Mar 30, 2012

Onir: Crowd funding was necessary for 'I Am'

Onir: Crowd funding was necessary for 'I Am' New Delhi: Onir, also known as Anirban Dhar, came into limelight with 'My Brother Nikhil' (2005) which dealt with the issues of AIDS and same sex relationship. 'Bas Ek Pal' and 'Sorry Bhai' came in 2006 and 2008 but they failed to make any mark at the box office despite being critically appreciated. Onir has won the National Award for 'I Am' (2011). He talks to IBNLive about the problems...
04:12 PM, Mar 26, 2012

Prakash Jha's 'Chakravyuh' based on naxalism

Prakash Jha's 'Chakravyuh' based on naxalism New Delhi: Internationally acclaimed Indian actor Kabir Bedi says he has signed up to feature in Prakash Jha's 'Chakravyuh'. "Signed on for Prakash Jha's 'Chakravyuh', a film on Maoist and Naxals rebellion, looking at both sides of the picture," Kabir tweeted Wednesday. The actor began his film career in 1971 with 'Hulchul' and featured in movies like 'Khoon Bhari Maang', 'The Hero', 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Kites'. He is among...
06:20 PM, Mar 21, 2012

Is Katrina Kaif throwing starry tantrums?

Is Katrina Kaif throwing starry tantrums? Mumbai: She is being accused of laying down a lot of rules apparently irking some industry folk. The actress defends herself. Buzz about some of our top stars getting a little too demanding doesn't always come as a surprise. However, a few otherwise amiable actors too are following in the footsteps of their seniors. And it's Katrina Kaif's name that is currently doing the rounds. Apparently, Kat has rubbed not...
06:25 PM, Feb 07, 2012

'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Jha

'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Jha Mumbai: Prakash Jha's next film 'Chakravyuha' is about Maoist movement and the director says that it has nothing to do with K.V. Anand's Tamil political movie 'Ko'. "I don't know where this rumour started. And now the newspapers are reporting it. My new film is about the Naxal movement. But my film has got absolutely nothing to do with 'Ko'. It's an original subject. In fact, I'm away from Mumbai...
05:07 PM, Feb 03, 2012

Prakash Jha to direct the Hindi version of 'Ko'?

Prakash Jha to direct the Hindi version of 'Ko'? New Delhi: The tendency of making the Hindi remake of southern hits has gained currency in last some years. The success of films like 'Wanted', 'Bodyguard' and 'Ghazini' has prompted the filmmakers to look for more remake worthy films from the South Indian film industry. The latest director to join the bandwagon of such filmmakers is Prakash Jha, who is likely to direct the Hindi version of Tamil superhit 'Ko'....
01:02 PM, Jan 03, 2012

Director Prakash Jha gets death threats

Director Prakash Jha gets death threats Mumbai: Bollywood director Prakash Jha Wednesday lodged a police complaint stating that two New York-based filmmakers were threatening to kill him if he did not pay them Rs.2-3 crore, police said. Jha registered the first information report (FIR) with Amboli Police Station in Andheri, northwest Mumbai, against the two NRI filmmakers, Pramod Bhanti and Devendra Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police N.T. Sherkhane told IANS. According to the FIR, Bhanti and...
06:30 PM, Oct 20, 2011

'Aarakshan' business suffered due to ban: Jha

'Aarakshan' business suffered due to ban: Jha Lucknow: Director Prakash Jha today said that he does not want to blame anyone for the controversy over 'Aarakshan' that led to the film being banned in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. Jha had to move the Supreme Court again UP government's decision to ban the film for two months while Punjab and Andhra Pradesh agreed to release the film after minor cuts. UP released the movie after the...
10:54 PM, Aug 25, 2011

Amitabh Bachchan in Anna-inspired film

Amitabh Bachchan in Anna-inspired film Mumbai: If you thought the whole Aarakshan experience would put off filmmaker Prakash Jha and actor Amitabh Bachchan from taking on the issue of corruption in Indian politics, think again! Their next collaboration Satyagraha scheduled to go on the floors in January will address the ethos of a peaceful mass protest against corruption, an issue currently occupying much of the Indian middle class mind space thanks to Anna Hazare. Cautious...
01:00 PM, Aug 23, 2011

Prakash Jha to make film on creative freedom

Prakash Jha to make film on creative freedom Mumbai: After the ban on Aarakshan in Uttar Pradesh was revoked, director Prakash Jha has decided to make a film on creative freedom and the efforts to muzzle the artiste through extra-constutitional means. His experience of battling various organisations and a state government for the release of Aarakshan, about the issue of reservations in educational institutes, has inspired a script on the subject. "Why are we filmmakers constantly subjected to...
03:17 PM, Aug 22, 2011

Screening of 'Aarakashan' begins in Uttar Pradesh

Screening of 'Aarakashan' begins in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow: Prakash Jha's "Aarakshan" hit multiplexes in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court scrapped the ban on its screening imposed by the state government. "As the Supreme Court has set aside the order issued by the state government earlier, I asked the departmental officers yesterday to comply with it," Secretary (Entertainment Tax) Chandra Bhanu said. "I have not seen the court order yet and have been...
10:10 PM, Aug 20, 2011
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