'Issaq' trailer: Romeo and Juliet set in Benares New Delhi: The first trailer of 'Issaq' has been released. Directed by Manish Tiwary, the film stars Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur in the lead roles. The film is said to be based on 'Romeo and Juliet' and is set in the backdrop of Benaras.

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02:35 PM, May 31, 2013

Amy partying hard affects Shankar's next film 'I' Amy Jackson and 'Ek Deewana Tha' (Vinnaithandi Varuvaya) co-star, Prateik Babbar were visibly head over heels for one another and were dating ever since the film kick-started. It's also said that the duo moved in together in Mumbai for a while. However, a leading daily has now subtly suggested that the duo have parted ways, adding to the rumors that occurred few weeks back. It's said that Prateik's over possessive...  
11:50 AM, Aug 30, 2012

Malayalam actress Evelyn Sharma moves to Bollywood She is stunning in a red sari, as seen in the new Parachute body lotion commercial on TV. She will also be seen in Euphorias latest music video, C U Later, a few months from now. Having entered the Indian modeling world last year, Evelyn Sharma, 26, owes her exotic looks to her Indian father and German mother. The actress will be seen in 'From Sydney with Love' and with...  
12:36 PM, Jul 26, 2012

Prateik is excited to play with guns in 'Issaq' Bangalore: Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar says he was excited about playing with guns and doing stunts in his first action movie 'Issaq' where he plays a 'Banarasi' boy in the lead role. "It's very exciting for any young man... it's a dream to play with guns and do stunts. It was very exciting for me," Prateik, the son of actor-politician Raj Babbar and late actress Smita Patil, told PTI here....  
01:43 PM, Jul 15, 2012

'Dil Dosti Etc' director returns with 'Issaq' New Delhi: After starring as a lover boy in his last release 'Ek Deewana Tha', actor Prateik Babbar says his next film 'Issaq' will see him in a different avatar altogether.The 25-year-old plays a boy from Benaras in the film, directed by Manish Tiwary of 'Dil, Dosti, etc' fame. "Issaq is my first action film, I had to prepare a lot for it as my role is different from what...  
11:10 AM, Jun 20, 2012

Tweet Review: Ekk Deewana Tha, 1st day, 1st show New Delhi: The director Gautham Menon's 'Ek Deewana Tha' will be Prateik Babbar's second film as a solo hero. His first 'My Friend Pinto' had bombed drastically at the box office, so he will be under a lot of pressure to deliver a hit. It's Menon's return to Hindi films after a long gap of ten years. His first Hindi film 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' was released in the...  
10:26 AM, Feb 17, 2012

Friday Release: Menon's magic in 'Ek Deewana Tha' New Delhi: The director of 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein', this is the best introduction one can give of Gautham Menon to the Hindi film fans. The master of romantic stories is returning to Hindi films after a span of ten years with 'Ek Deewana Tha'. The story features a very ordinary 22 year old guy Sachin (Played by Prateik Babbar), an engineering graduate who wants to make a career...  
04:27 PM, Feb 16, 2012

Preview: Ekk Deewana Tha and pangs of first love
by IANS
New Delhi: How is it like falling in love for the first time, is what actor Prateik is set explore in his new film 'Ekk Deewana Tha', which releases Friday. Directed by Gautham Menon, the film is a launchpad of British actress Amy Jackson. A Hindi remake of Menon's Tamil movie 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa', the film also features Manu Rishi and Sachin Khedekar. The music of the film is composed by...  
02:06 PM, Feb 15, 2012

I may try my luck with Amy yet again: Prateik
by IANS
Mumbai: Prateik is all set to spend his Valentine's Day with his co-star Amy Jackson to promote his forthcoming film 'Ek Deewana Tha', which will see the young actor in a romantic hero's role for the first time, and is also planning to try his luck with his co-star yet again. "I think the only plan that has been given to me is to promote my film. So, I am...  
12:51 PM, Feb 08, 2012

Not scared of controversies, says Prateik Babbar
by IANS
Mumbai: Actor Prateik is unperturbed by the controversy surrounding the song 'Hosanna' from his ready-to-release movie 'Ek Deewana Tha' and says one should not pay much attention to such things. "Sometimes it is beneficial to you and sometimes it is not. So, you should not pay too much attention to controversies. You should just focus on working hard on your film and your character. Leave the rest to god," he...  
05:21 PM, Feb 07, 2012

I am close and comfortable with Amy: Prateik Mumbai: Even as rumor mills are abuzz with the growing proximity between Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson, he says, though she is very hard to be pleased, they are very close and comfortable with each other. Ever since Prateik and Amy started shooting for Gautham Menon's romantic film, 'Ekk Deewana Tha', which releases on February 17, gossip mongers have been chirping about the couple dating each other. Commenting...  
12:20 PM, Feb 06, 2012

Prateik Babbar moves in with Amy Jackson Mumbai: We think Prateik and Amy Jackson are going a little overboard in their attempts to display their love to the world. They cosy up at media meets, they've moved in together and now we see Prateik asking the world for advice on celebrating his girlfriend's birthday on twitter. He says, "BIGGEST decision for today... how should I celebrate to make JESSIE / @i_am_amyjackson s day special & AWESOME? suggestions...  
12:56 PM, Feb 01, 2012

Prateik acts pricey for 'Second Time Lucky' Mumbai: It had been earlier reported that Prateik lost out on Shoojit Sircar's Second Time Lucky because the production house, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, had apprehensions about casting the actor in a complex character. Apparently, this decision was taken after watching his lackluster performance in Prakash Jha's Aarakshan. Now, however, the real reason seems to be something else. Buzz is that Prateik lost out on the film because he demanded...  
01:07 PM, Jan 27, 2012

Bollywood vs South: Prateik and Naga Chaitanya New Delhi: Prateik's career started with a blockbuster 'Jaane TuYa Jaane Na'; alongside Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza. He portrayed the role of Genelia's brother which won him appreciations from critics and earned him several awards and nominations. On the other, Naga Chaitanya debuted in Josh, a film based on college life. His portrayal of a love-lorn film director in Gautam Menon's 'Ye Maaya Chesave' won him critical acclaim. Both...  
12:18 PM, Jan 20, 2012

Prateik Babbar to flaunt six pack abs in 'Issaq' New Delhi: After Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman Khan, 'Dhobi Ghat' actor Prateik will be showing off his six pack abs in his next film 'Issaq'. Prateik, 24, has been working hard for the film, which is an adaptation of Shakespeare's classic 'Romeo and Juliet'. The actor is playing a Benarasi boy. "For the first time I will be playing a desi Romeo who belongs to Benaras. The character is...  
03:07 PM, Nov 11, 2011

Nervous about my first solo film: Prateik Mumbai: Bollywood actor Prateik, who is playing the lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'My Friend Pinto' says he does feel the pressure of doing a solo film. Prateik, who won critical acclaim for his debut performance in 'Jane Tu...Ya Jane Na' continued doing supporting roles in films like 'Dhobi Ghat', 'Dum Maro Dum' and 'Aarakshan'. This is his first break as a lead actor. "I am completely taking the responsibility...  
06:44 PM, Oct 14, 2011

Friday Release: Bhansali's light comedy 'Pinto' Mumbai: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who made a departure from his usual intense cinema, to try hands at comedy with his latest release 'My Friend Pinto', says he would not have been able to do justice to the film had he directed it, as its not his forte. Bhansali's new offering as a producer, is directed by his assistant Raghav Dhar and stars Prateik Babbar and Kalki Koechlin in lead...  
02:57 PM, Oct 14, 2011

Friday Release: A new side of Kalki in 'Pinto' New Delhi: Actress Kalki Koechlin is just four films old in Bollywood but says she doesn't want to restrict herself to a particular genre and is yet to learn the finer nuances of Hindi cinema. The 28-year-old actress of French descent began her career playing a modern Chandramukhi in husband Anurag Kashyap's film 'Dev D'. After starring in films like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Shaitan', she will next be...  
06:52 PM, Oct 13, 2011

Prateik is very spontaneous: Kalki Koechlin
by IANS
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin, who has teamed up with Prateik for soon-to-release movie 'My Friend Pinto', finds the co-star very spontaneous and humble. Kalki and Prateik, who walked the ramp for designer Rina Dhaka on the first day of the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week (WIFW) Saturday, walked confidently and totally in sync on the ramp. "Prateik is very spontaneous and humble. He always instructs and supports me whenever...  
12:37 PM, Oct 09, 2011

Prateiks' journey to 'My Friend Pinto' Mumbai: In the backdrop of playing second fiddle to lead actors in various flicks, actor Prateik Babbar is keeping his fingers crossed ahead of the release of his first solo project as a protagonist 'My Friend Pinto' slated to release on October 14. The actor who won critical acclaim for his debutante performance in 'Jane Tu...Ya Jane Na' candidly admits that his Bollywood journey is "slow and steady". "I feel...  
05:17 PM, Oct 03, 2011