Movies today are made for a certain class: Javed Akhtar New Delhi: Veteran scriptwriter and poet Javed Akhtar feels movies today are made for a certain class of audience and filmmakers only target metro cities for their project's release.



"Now films are being made for a certain class. A producer once said to me 'I don't care if my film is not released in UP, MP or Bihar. It must release in metros'. He's saying that 75 percent of Indians don't matter. This is our development. This reflects even for our news channels. How can they go

against those who give them Advertisements?," said 68-year-old Akhtar while attending ASSOCHAM's annual Summit on Entertainment and Media....more    
05:02 PM, May 02, 2013

Ramesh Sippy: We changed Sholay's climax because of CBFC New Delhi: Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy was not happy with the way his magnum opus 'Sholay' ended as he had to re-shoot the climax after the censor board objected to the violence in the original scene. Taking part in a debate on the use of cuss words and onscreen violence in cinema, Sippy agreed that filmmakers have a responsibility while portraying violence in films but said he was not happy to...  
06:18 PM, Apr 27, 2013

100 years of cinema facts: Amjad was rejected for Gabbar Singh's role Did you know that Amjad Khan almost got rejected from playing the iconic Gabbar Singh in 'Sholay' for having a weak voice? And our national anthem was actually used as a song in Bimal Roy's film 'Hamrahi' which released in 1945. Here are some interesting facts about Bollywood that you may have not heard of before: Raj Kapoor started the Bollywood trend of shooting parts of a movie abroad with...  
10:55 AM, Apr 18, 2013

Sholay: Scene which was inspired from Salim-Javed's story

As we near 100 years of Indian cinema, filmmaker Karan Johar gets us an interesting tale of how a scene in 'Sholay' was actually inspired by the real life story of Salim-Javed. ...
04:34 PM, Apr 11, 2013

100 Years Of Indian Cinema: 12 fascinating facts about Bollywood actors you did not know Mumbai: He was a stalwart and also a great writer. Actor Balraj Sahni was lauded not only for his acting skills but was appreciated for his writing skills. Dharmedra's first salary for his debut film was meagre amount of Rs 51! As we celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, here are some interesting trivia about Bollywood stars which were unheard of until now. Read on! Did you know Ashok Kumar...  
10:24 AM, Apr 11, 2013

In 100 years of cinema, a handful of Bollywood films have inspired the directors so much that they took the risk of remaking the films. While some worked for the audiences, the others bombed at the box office. Farooque Sheikh's 1981 classic 'Chashme Buddoor' is the latest to join the bandwagon of remakes. David Dhawan has set the same story in the contemporary times giving the remake a new twist. The remake misses out on the innocent love but it's the tongue-in-cheek humour that works fine for today's audiences. Sajid Khan, who is a self-proclaimed fan of Bollywood films especially of the 1980s, went onto remake Jeetendra and Sridevi's 1983 film 'Himmatwala'. Though the director claimed that he knows the pulse of the audience, his film did not do much wonder at the box office. With some over the top dialogues and sad humour, 'Himmatwala' turned out to be a bad rip off. Rohit Shetty called his film 'Bol Bachchan', a modern-day 'Gol Maal'. With Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt, the 1979 film was a laugh riot. And, what worked wonders for 'Bol Bachchan' is the fact that Rohit Shetty just took some inspiration from the original characters and weaved his own story around it.
03:41 PM, Apr 07, 2013

HC refuses relief to Ramesh Sippy on 'Sholay 3D' The Bombay High Court has rejected the plea of Bollywood producer Ramesh Sippy which sought a stay on production and release of Hindi blockbuster 'Sholay's' 3D version being made by his nephew Sasha. ...  
05:33 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Esha Deol: No actress could play 'Basanti' like Hema Malini Actress Esha Deol feels that making remake of 1975 blockbuster 'Sholay' would remain a pipe-dream for Bollywood as no contemporary actress could step into the shoes of 'Basanti', the role epitomised by her mother, veteran actress Hema Malini. ...  
12:55 PM, Mar 25, 2013

Bollywood has not just given audiences some of the most memorable films but it has also given some of the most memorable characters. Who can forget Mogambo from 'Mr India'. Amrish Puri immortalised the character with his powerful acting and the popular dialogue 'Mogambo khush hua'. The wild laughter, the constant swinging of the belt and sounds of bullet makes Gabbar Singh (Sholay)one of the most dangerous and popular characters of all time. The dacoit was not just ruthless with others but also with his team members. Remember the popular dialogue 'Kitne aadmi the' and 'Tera kya hoga Kaalia'. With a perfect blend of beauty and rebellion, Anarkali remains one of the most memorable characters from 'Mughal-E-Azam'. A court dancer who refuses to bow down before a king and stands up for her love makes it an unforgettable character.
03:47 PM, Mar 19, 2013

Ram Gopal Varma is known for making thriller and gangster films. But with time the director is finding it hard to prove his mettle. Take a look at 10 Bollywood films or their genres that we wouldn't want the director to make. The mushy romance of Raj and Simran on a train has made many hearts skip a beat. With romantic songs, the picturesque beauty and heart warming dialogues, ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ has been one of the most romantic films of all time. And, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma might just add some shaky camera movement to spoil the emotion of love. And, keeping a track of his recent films, he should really stay away from making romantic films. Ram Gopal Varma has been often seen taking on the horror and thriller genre when it comes to filmmaking. Imagine the filmmaker getting into the shoes of Hrishikesh Mukherjee or Gulzar and deliver an unforgettable comedy film. Well, if Ramu would get to make 1982 film 'Angoor' then it would unarguably become a comedy of errors.Ram Gopal Varma proved everyone right when he decided to make a remake of the 1975 classic 'Sholay'. 'Aag' turned out to be a disaster and the director should take a lesson from his past mistake and avoid picking up any other classic film like 'Mughal-E-Azam' for a remake.
06:06 PM, Mar 08, 2013

Love stories have been an eccentric part of the Bollywood films followed by grand weddings. The boy and the girl's family meet and decide on their future. But, Bollywood has its own twists and interesting tales to tell while portraying marriage proposal scenes in films. < 'Sun Sun Didi Tere Liye Ek Rishta Aaya Hai' from Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Khubsoorat' beautifully portrays the excitement and anxiety related to marriage proposals. The film revolves around Manju (Rekha) whose sister gets married.In 'Sholay', Jay (Amitabh Bachchan) takes Veeru (Dharmendra) marriage proposal to Mausiji's place and tells her that Veeru has a few wrong habits but he is a man with a golden heart. It is one of the funniest scenes of the film. In 'Chupke Chupke', vivacious Sulekha (Sharmila Tagore) falls in love with Botany Professor Parimal Tripathi. Ramu Kaka takes the marriage proposal to Sulekha's house and calls Parimal 'Ghaas Phoos Ka Doctor'.
03:43 PM, Feb 16, 2013

Nautanki Saala: Ayushmann, Kunal recreate 'suicide' scene from 'Sholay' The actors turned into the new age 'Jai' and 'Veeru' respectively enacting one of the popular scenes from 'Sholay'. ...  
11:47 AM, Jan 24, 2013

Govt to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema
by IANS
The theme of the tableau is the interpretation of the Indian motif of the mythological flying bird boat. ...  
11:07 AM, Jan 19, 2013

Dharmendra, who has romanced many actresses on screen, has earned the reputation of being a romantic hero. Dharmendra, who entered Bollywood with 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere' in 1960, was considered one of the most handsome heroes. Dharmendra's romantic comedy 'Chupke Chupke' was much-appreciated by the audience.
11:30 AM, Dec 08, 2012

Big B to attend Indian Film Festival in Florence
by IANS
Big B is all set to attend River To River 2012, Indian Film Festival in Florence as a guest of honour. ...  
04:43 PM, Dec 02, 2012

Big B honoured by the Australian Government Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been honoured by the Australian government for his remarkable contribution to the Indian cinema, which is celebrating its centenary year. The 70-year-old actor started his career in 1969 with 'Saat Hindustani' and thereafter delivered hits like 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar', 'Sholay', 'Don' and many more. "Another recognition by the Australian Government and its Commission here in Mumbai, in celebration for the 100 years of Indian Cinema, and...  
04:44 PM, Nov 22, 2012

Will go around the world to introduce 'Pi': Ang Lee Mumbai: Ang Lee, who spent almost four years translating Yann Martel's India-set fantasy adventure 'Life of Pi' to the screen, feels a sense of belonging to Pi's journey and is ready to go around the world to introduce the movie. "There is nothing more important to me than this movie right now. I hope it works. I will go around the world to introduce Pi. I am looking forward to...  
06:15 PM, Oct 30, 2012

US college shows 'Sholay' to start 'Year of India'
by IANS
New York: An American college, which has on its rolls over 20,000 students from 170 nations, screened the 1970s bollywood blockbuster 'Sholay' as it hosted a 'Year of India' during the 2012-13 academic year that will also see presentations to explore India. Queens College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is hosting a 'Year of India' with exhibitions, a film series, and performances and student-sponsored activities on culture,...  
12:21 PM, Sep 13, 2012

I helped out Hangal saheb financially: Amitabh Mumbai: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, a co-star to actor AK Hangal in 'Sholay', had helped him out financially when he was undergoing treatment, one of the few from the industry who came to the rescue of the cash-strapped veteran who died on Sunday at the age of 95. "I had helped Hangal Saheb out financially, with limited means but fate is not guided by rupees," Bachchan tweeted on Sunday. Hangal's son...  
11:09 AM, Aug 27, 2012

Hangal cremated, Bollywood biggies miss funeral Mumbai: With prayers on their lips, friends and family members bid a tearful adieu to distinguished character actor AK Hangal at his funeral. Incidentally, none of the prominent Bollywood personalities attended Hangal's last rites, performed by his son Vijay at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai, at around 1pm. "It's a great loss... I am saddened by his demise. He was very happy and lively about his work...  
02:09 PM, Aug 26, 2012