Aditya Chopra

'DDLJ' leads the race for the 'Greatest Film' title: Poll

New Delhi: Aditya Chopra's 1995 film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is leading the race to become the Greatest Hindi film in a poll conducted by History channel in collaboration with TV18. The poll is a part of the celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema. 'DDLJ' starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles.

Raj Kumar Hirani's 2009 film '3 Idiots' is running on the second spot while 1975 classic 'Sholay' is fighting hard to maintain its third spot.

The films following 'DDLJ', '3 Idiots' and 'Sholay' are 'Lagaan', 'Anand', 'Mother India' and 'Mughal-E-Azam'.

The other films which took part in the poll are 'Guide', 'Pyaasa', 'Deewar', 'Lage Raho Munnabhai', 'Chupke Chupke', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', 'Arth', 'Awara', 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Pakeezah', 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' and 'Do Bigha Zameen'....more    

'Aurangzeb' first look: Arjun Kapoor turns gangster in his new film

After making an impact in 'Ishaqzaade' in 2012, Arjun Kapoor is all set to play a gangster in 'Aurangzeb' ...  

Snapshot: OMG! Is that an engagement ring on Rani Mukerji's finger?

Rani Mukerji was spotted with what looked like a huge diamond on her ring finger. ...  

YRF, IMAX expand partnership with a multi-film deal

IMAX is aiming at expanding its Bollywood film slate, said Greg Foster, chairman and president, IMAX Entertainment. ...  

Snapshot: Rani Mukerji or Chopra? What is the real story?

Actress Rani Mukerji got emotional at the unveiling of late filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue at Mumbai recently. ...  

Oops! Shatrughan calls Rani...Rani Chopra

Actor Shatrughan Sinha made a major blooper at the unveiling of late filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue on Monday. ...  

Producers who scored at the Box Office

The Hindi film industry's producers have evolved over the decades: From being one-man banks to corporatised film studios. A handful of them churn out multiple blockbusters in a year, making significant contributions to the industry's annual revenues. Here's a look at some of the heftiest names and their recent releases*. ...  

Dibakar Banerjee signs three-film deal with YRF

He will direct two movies, while the third will be helmed by debutant Kanu Behl. ...  

Aamir Khan: Today's villains come from society

Mumbai: Actor Aamir Khan, who is playing a baddie in 'Dhoom 3', feels that changing moral values in society have blurred the line demarcating the good and evil on screen. After success of 'Dhoom' (2004) and 'Dhoom 2' (2006), there is already a buzz going around about the third edition of the series. In the upcoming instalment of 'Dhoom' factory, Aamir is playing a negative character opposite Katrina Kaif. "I...  

Anushka Sharma: Lucky to have worked with Yash Chopra

Kolkata: Leading Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma feels lucky to have worked with both late filmmaker Yash Chopra and his son Aditya Chopra. "I feel very happy and lucky to be a part of Yash Chopra's last film and to have worked with Aditya in my first film," said Anushka. She was here to promote her forthcoming film 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' (JTHJ) at the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF),...  

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' set to be released in Pakistan

Karachi: In good news for Pakistan's Bollywood fans, legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra's highly-anticipated last movie, 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan,' is expected to be screened in Pakistan, after days of uncertainty over whether it would be released here. The Pakistani and Indian media had earlier reported that the film might not see the light of the day in Pakistan as it deals with the subject of Shah Rukh Khan playing an...  

Yash Chopra's body to be kept for last darshan

Mumbai: Filmmaker Yash Chopra's body was taken to Yash Raj studios on Sunday in suburban Andheri after it was brought to his residence in Juhu here. Chopra's body was first brought to his bungalow at around 9:15 PM and after keeping it there for some time was taken to Yash Raj studios. Chopra's son Aditya, filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Shah Rukh Khan accompanied the ambulance in which the body...  

Yash Chopra to be cremated today, Bollywood in mourning

Mumbai: Filmmaker Yash Chopra's funeral will take place on Monday at 3 pm at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium. Before that friends, admirers and fans will get to pay their last respects, from 9 am to 12 noon, at the Yash Raj Studios, where his body will be kept. Yash Chopra died on Sunday evening at a Mumbai hospital, where he was being treated for complications due to dengue fever. The...  

I'm not married to Aditya Chopra, says Rani Mukerji

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who has rubbished rumours that she is married to filmmaker Aditya Chopra, says she has left her marriage destiny to god. "My name has been linked with several people, but 'upar waala' (god) will decide who will become my life partner," Rani said in reply to queries in Rajat Sharma's show 'Aap Ki Adalat', aired on India TV. Mukerji, whose latest film 'Aiyyaa' released...  

'Dhoom 3' first Bollywood film to release in IMAX

Mumbai: Yash Raj Films' (YRF) much-awaited 'Dhoom 3' will be the first Bollywood film to be released in IMAX theatres, after being digitally re-mastered in the IMAX format, it was announced here Friday. The third instalment of the popular action-adventure 'Dhoom' franchise will release in IMAX theatres, known for high-end digital projection and sound systems, across India and select global locations, in 2013. "IMAX has always symbolised high quality film...  

Salman won't promote 'Ek Tha Tiger' in small towns

Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan is playing safe - he has decided against travelling to smaller cities to promote his forthcoming film 'Ek Tha Tiger' and he has a valid reason to do so. "It's not about crowd control. There are women and kids and in their excitement, the men try to take advantage of the fact that there are women in the crowd. Then there are kids and senior citizens...  

Audi A8 W12: Aditya Chopra's gift for Rani Mukerji

New Delhi: Aditya Chopra has apparently gifted an expensive luxury car to his alleged ladylove Rani Mukerji as a token of his love. The token - an Audi A8 W12 - carries a price tag of Rs 1.25 crore. Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji have not yet publicly professed their love for each other. While the alleged sweethearts are extremely careful about not being spotted together by the shutterbugs, there...  

Aditya Chopra gifts Rani a Rs 1.25 crore car

Mumbai: Buzz is that the filmmaker gifts an expensive luxury car to his alleged ladylove Rani Mukerji as a token of his love for her. Till date, Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji have never publicly professed their love for each other. While the alleged sweethearts are extremely careful about not being spotted together by the shutterbugs, there have been rumours about the both of them spending holidays and important occasions...  

South star Prithviraj grabs another Yash Raj film

Mumbai: Looks like South sensation Prithviraj, whose first Hindi film with Rani Mukerji is yet to be released, is off to a good start in Bollywood. Buzz is that he is all set to do his second Bollywood film with the production banner headed by veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra. And if rumours are to be believed, Rani is the reason why the Chopras signed him. Apparently, the actress managed to...  

Box Office: 'Ishaqzaade' all set to be a hit

Mumbai: Going by the feedback that Ishaqzaade has received, the industry is quite upbeat about the arrival of the newest romantic pair on the big screen " Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra. In the meanwhile, Karisma Kapoor's comeback plans were dashed with Vikram Bhatt's Dangerous Ishq performing dismally. While the makers of the first are said to have recovered their investments and earned over and above that, the trade is...