Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to give music for 'Milkha'

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to give music for 'Milkha' Mumbai: After Ashutosh Gowariker, another A.R. Rahman loyalist in Bollywood has had to switch to another composer. It is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra who has teamed up with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for the music of his new project 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' (BMB). "I've been very keen to work with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for many years. We go back almost 20 years. Ehsaan had composed music for my first ad film. Loy and I know each...
05:32 PM, Feb 07, 2012

Was so overworked thought I would die: Rahman

Was so overworked thought I would die: Rahman Mumbai: It's the final day for rehearsals for the Rockstar concert in Mumbai. But A R Rahman looks a little distracted. "Please, can all these people with cameras in their hands move out of the room..... we need to finish this and we have just a few hours," he snaps. Ever since his Oscars, Rahman has been shuttling between LA and Chennai and clearly life has never been the same....
03:15 PM, Nov 01, 2011

No paternity leave for busy dad-to-be Abhishek

No paternity leave for busy dad-to-be Abhishek Mumbai: Apart from his next release in January, there's a lot more happening in Abhishek Bachchan's life right now. The actor's looking forward to fatherhood but admits he does not have the liberty to take time off. Excerpts from a Q and A with the papa-to-be... As the due date nears, you must be getting increasingly asked about the baby and fatherhood? Actually, I've been so busy shooting Bol Bachchan...
01:40 PM, Oct 31, 2011

Film villains mirror socio-political scene

Film villains mirror socio-political scene New Delhi: Filmmaker and scriptwriter Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra of 'Rang De Basanti' fame says the history of Indian cinema shows villains were the greatest mirrors of the country's changing socio-political scene. "The first villains were the British - they were villains (literally). Then the feudal lords became the villains in the rich-poor conflicts and after that your father became the villain (because he told you which room in the hostel...
06:25 PM, Sep 26, 2011

Art director Samir Chanda passes away

Art director Samir Chanda passes away Kolkata: India's top art director Samir Chanda, known for work in films like 'Guru', 'Omkara' and 'Rang De Basanti', died on Thursday night due to heart-related ailments. The art director and production designer breathed his last at a hospital in Mumbai, his family said. Chanda had won the National Film Award for best art direction thrice in his 32-year career. "It is with deep regret that I convey the tragic...
02:39 AM, Aug 19, 2011

From Anna to Binayak, one short week in the news

Borgub's Lair |  Amrita Tripathi

Thank goodness for the Supreme Court, I have to say right at the outset. But it's really incredible how important the spotlight the media offers ...
08:02 PM, Apr 15, 2011

Can't call Aamir my lucky mascot: Sharman

Can't call Aamir my lucky mascot: Sharman But the actor says he has been privileged to work with the perfectionist Khan in '3 Idiots' and 'Rang De Basanti' ...
11:41 AM, Jul 19, 2010

Who are B'wood's Best Supporting Actors?

Who are B'wood's Best Supporting Actors? Performers who are like pillars of strength to the main leads ...
08:43 PM, Apr 24, 2010

RDB fame Siddharth back with Striker

RDB  fame Siddharth back with Striker Striker is a story of triumph of human spirit over indomitable odds. ...
12:11 PM, Jan 27, 2010

Sneak preview of Striker

Sneak preview of Striker Striker is the story of a friendship, life in the city of dreams in the 80s. ...
01:39 PM, Jan 26, 2010
 Idol chat: Siddarth strikes back in Striker

Idol chat: Siddarth strikes back in Striker

Rajeev Masand spoke to Siddarth about his 4-year hiatus. ...
09:34 PM, Jan 24, 2010

I am not Aamir or Akshay to get solo films: R Madhavan

I am not Aamir or Akshay to get solo films: R Madhavan R Madhavan believes that he is not a crowd puller like Aamir or Akshay. ...
03:11 PM, Aug 20, 2009

Really Tough Movie Quiz: Answers and winners

Really Tough Movie Quiz: Answers and winners Here are the answers and winners of last week's Really Tough Movie Quiz. ...
11:24 PM, Feb 27, 2009

Questions on Saif-Kareena are frustrating: Soha

Questions on Saif-Kareena are frustrating: Soha Soha says she isn't Saif and Kareena's spokesperson. ...
10:22 AM, Oct 12, 2008
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