Music Review: 'Rowdy Rathore' is disenchanting

Music Review: 'Rowdy Rathore' is disenchanting Music Director: Sajid-Wajid Lyricist: Sameer Anjaan Singers: Wajid, Shreya Goshal, Mika Singh, Mamta Sharma, Sarosh Sami, Kumar Sanu, Javed Ali, Akshay Kumar Rating: 3 out of 5 From the storehouse of upbeat music, Sajid-Wajid, comes another album in the form of 'Rowdy Rathore'. Having doled out chartbusters for films such as 'Dabangg' and 'Housefull 2', one would expect the musical duo to deliver yet another hit. But though they have...
01:25 PM, May 06, 2012

New directors are not risky: Akshay Kumar

New directors are not risky: Akshay Kumar Mumbai: He takes pride in saying that he gave some of his biggest hits with new directors and even today Bollywood star Akshay Kumar feels there is not much risk involved in working with debutants. "I have given some of my best films with new directors - Abbas-Mustan in 'Khiladi', Guddu Dhanoa in 'Elaan' and Naresh Malhotra in 'Yeh Dillagi'... - there is a long list of newcomers I have...
01:28 PM, May 01, 2012

Sajid Khan completes hattrick with 'Housefull 2'

Sajid Khan completes hattrick with 'Housefull 2' New Delhi: Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with 'Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen', which has grossed Rs 72 crore worldwide and become the second biggest opening of the year after 'Agneepath', which earned Rs 75 crore. Released Friday, the film, co-produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, grossed Rs 57 crore in India and Rs 15 crore overseas so far. "Despite releasing during the IPL cricket frenzy, 'Housefull 2' has opened well...
04:46 PM, Apr 14, 2012

'Housefull 2' earns Rs 72 crore in first week

'Housefull 2' earns Rs 72 crore in first week New Delhi: Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with 'Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen', which has grossed Rs 72 crore worldwide and become the second biggest opening of the year after 'Agneepath', which earned Rs.75 crore. Released Friday, the film, co-produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, grossed Rs 57 crore in India and Rs 15 crore overseas so far. "Despite releasing during the IPL cricket frenzy, 'Housefull 2' has opened well in...
06:05 PM, Apr 13, 2012

Tweet Review: 'Housefull 2', first day, first show

Tweet Review: 'Housefull 2', first day, first show New Delhi: Sajid Khan's last venture 'Housefull' was a commercial success despite being criticized for slapstick humour. He has come up with a bigger star cast in 'Housefull 2'. The film stars Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Asin, Mithun and Rishi Kapoor in pivotal roles. The music of the film has created a good buzz and the promotional team of 'Housefull 2' has left no stone unturned...
10:23 AM, Apr 06, 2012

KJo and Priyanka at war, Salman's IPL performance

KJo and Priyanka at war, Salman's IPL performance  Mumbai: After Priyanka Chopra's friends hit back at star wives (read: Gauri Khan) in a section of the press, it is now Gauri's pals to do so. Her buddy Karan Johar took to his micro-blogging site to vent out his anger. He states, "Using their hired PR machinery and hiding behind so called 'friends' to get news into tabloids is nothing but spineless and lame!! Some people need to wake...
04:12 PM, Apr 05, 2012

Friday Release: Dirty dozen in 'Housefull 2'

Friday Release: Dirty dozen in 'Housefull 2' Mumbai: Asin Thottumkal burst into Bollywood with her role as the effervescent Kalpana in Aamir Khan's 2008 blockbuster 'Ghajini'. 'Ready' with Salman Khan was also a hit and Asin now joins an ensemble cast for Sajid Khan's 'Housefull 2', which opens in cinemas on Friday. Asin spoke to Reuters about working in a film with such a large cast, Bollywood's sense of humour and working in south Indian films. Q:...
12:52 PM, Apr 05, 2012

Sajid Khan to expand cast in 'Housefull 3'

Sajid Khan to expand cast in 'Housefull 3' Singapore: Director Sajid Khan plans to expand the cast in his next film 'Housefull 3', a follow up to the multi-starrer 'Housefull 2', which held its world premiere here. "More and more actors and co-stars will join us in part three," he said, referring to the next picture plans at a press conference held at the Resort World Sentosa before the premiere. "I have made a lot of friends while...
12:29 PM, Apr 04, 2012

Preview: Fun and laughter in 'Housefull 2'

Preview: Fun and laughter in 'Housefull 2' New Delhi: Fun, frolic and laughter, filmmaker Sajid Khan returns with all this in his 'Housefull 2-The Dirty Dozen'. It promises to take the audience on a laughter ride when the film hits the screens Friday. The director, who claims to make films from audience's point of views, has teamed up with Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, known for their comic timing. And to spice up the cast, he also...
06:03 PM, Apr 02, 2012

Abhijeet sues 'Housefull 2' makers for plagiarism

Abhijeet sues 'Housefull 2' makers for plagiarism New Delhi: Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has filed a case against the makers of 'Housefull 2' in the Bombay High Court. The case has been filed against T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar, music composers Sajid-Wajid and producer Sajid Nadiadwala for allegedly lifting a tune from Bhattacharya's album 'Tere Bina' that released about a decade ago. According to Abhijeet, the song 'Do You Know' in 'Housefull 2', has the same theme melody...
05:03 PM, Apr 02, 2012

'Housefull 3' to be released in 2014: Sajid Khan

'Housefull 3' to be released in 2014: Sajid Khan Mumbai: 'Housefull 2' is yet to release but director Sajid Khan has already planned a third film in the series. 'Housefull 2' is a sequel to his 2010 hit comic caper. The sequel features actors from the original film, like Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, along with new additions John Abraham, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Zarine Khan, Shazahn Padamsee and Shreyas Talpade. "April is the month when exams get over and...
12:22 PM, Apr 01, 2012

'Housefull 2' will be a blockbuster: Sajid Khan

'Housefull 2' will be a blockbuster: Sajid Khan Mumbai: Director Sajid Khan, whose third directorial venture 'Housefull 2' is ready to hit the screens, says he is confident the film will be a blockbuster as he makes films by placing himself in the audience's seat. "Only a good film will work. If my film is not good then it will not work beyond Monday. But I can say it with a lot of confidence that this film ('Housefull...
04:35 PM, Mar 31, 2012
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