Mumbai: He sailed into Bollywood riding on the hit movie 'Student Of The Year' (SOTY), but the success of his first film has not influenced Varun Dhawan.
"I think it is too early for all that (stardom). I just feel like an actor now and whose performance people really liked, hence they want to support and love (me). I feel it is important for me to support things, which I believe in," Varun told IANS.
He is the son of director-producer David Dhawan, known for films like "Hero No.1", and Varun is proud of his film legacy, but points out that he cannot take a piggy ride on his dad's successful career.
Measuring success with practical yardstick, the youngster said: "I am my father's son. It is not my fault that my father happens to be famous and good at his job. I am proud to have a father like him. At the same time I have to make my own space. If you don't achieve, then people won't care. I think each person has their own journey to fulfil."...
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05:06 PM, Jun 16, 2013
Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan, who is working in his father David Dhawan's next directorial venture, says the latter is a taskmaster. TV-film producer Ekta Kapoor has brought father-son duo David and Varun together for a new project - the Hindi remake of Telugu hit 'Kandireega'. "It is kind of a family time. But dad is a task master he forgets I am his son. All I can say is the...
12:20 PM, May 15, 2013
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Rampal today said that he was distressed as actor Sanjay Dutt is going to jail. "It's distressing and upsetting (that Sanjay has to go to jail). It's sad that all this is happening with him. He needs strength and prayers at this time. We all are with him. His family needs support and we are with them," Arjun told reporters at an event here. Dutt and Arjun...
11:29 AM, May 15, 2013
Mumbai: The release date of Varun Dhawan-starrer 'Main Tera Hero' has been locked. It will come out April 4 next year. Produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Varun's father, David Dhawan, the film goes on the floors this June. David is known for making comedy films like 'Coolie No.1', 'Hero No. 1', 'Deewana Mastana', 'Biwi No.1' and 'Haseena Maan Jaayegi' while Varun made his Bollywood debut with 'Student of...
11:18 AM, May 08, 2013
Mumbai: Actor-singer Ali Zafar, who began his Bollywood journey with comedy film 'Tere Bin Laden', feels that actors don't get typecast in the Hindi film industry. "I don't think actors get typecast in Bollywood. If you keep yourself open to various types of roles and genres, people will eventually get to see different sides to your performance," Ali told IANS. Ali will now be seen in a romantic film 'Aman...
03:48 PM, Apr 29, 2013
Actress Taapsee Pannu joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on her movie 'Chashme Baddoor'. Q. Why are you people bringing the olde movies again and again.Is there a lucidity of original ideas in Indian cinema? Asked by: prathap A. It's a tried and tested funda which can work if remixed with today's flavor. That's why. Q. Would you like to work in more Bollywood movies? Asked by: aisha A. Of...
07:44 PM, Apr 15, 2013
New Delhi: Siddharth has done only three Hindi films in an acting career spanning over ten years. He was liked by the audience in 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Striker'. He has played Jai Lakhanpal in David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor'. He talks about his chemistry with David Dhawan and the experience of shooting for the remake of Sai Paranjpye's classic. Q: Your earlier Hindi films featured you in serious roles but...
11:04 AM, Apr 09, 2013
New Delhi: David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor', a remake of 1981 film of the same name, has not only got thumbs up from the critics, but it has also managed to mint Rs.11.45 crore in the first two days of its release. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted: "'Chashme Baddoor' is off to a super start in India. North India and Mumbai circuits leading. Even mass-dominated belt very good!" Said to be...
10:10 AM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Indian cinema, in its 100 years' legacy, witnessed for the first time, the digitally restored version of Sai Paranjpye's 1981 'Chashme Buddoor', and its new-age remake, David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor' this week. The latter seems to be doing better business, but the former seems to be setting pace for more classics to be restored in the times to come. The 1981 movie starred Farooque Sheikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh...
02:41 PM, Apr 07, 2013
Mumbai: Rubbishing reports that Sai Paranjpye is upset about the remake of her 'Chashme Buddoor', David Dhawan says he has done nothing that would offend the director of the old classic. "How can she be upset without seeing my 'Chashme Baddoor'? I have not taken anything from her film except the idea of three friends, two of whom are 'pukka kaminey' types. That apart, if Sai was to see my...
12:12 PM, Apr 07, 2013
New Delhi: Luv Ranjan's 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' provided Divyendu Sharma the desired platform in the Hindi film industry. He plays Omi in David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor'. Divyendu opens up about his methods and relationship with David Dhawan during a candid conversation. Q: The character of Liquid gave you a footing in the industry and now you have come up as Omi. What's the difference between the two characters? A: It's...
02:17 PM, Apr 06, 2013
New Delhi: Here is a list of 15 wisecracks from David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor' that will have you in splits. 1: What's a kiss? Divyendu explains the mechanics of a kiss to a nervous Ali Zafar about to experience his first lip-lock: Yeh woh chumbakiya padarth hai jisse bak bak bandh aur dil ki dhadkan tezz ho jaati hai 2: Ali Zafar finally gains the confidence he needs to kiss...
10:23 AM, Apr 06, 2013
Cast: Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma, Taapsee Pannu Director: David Dhawan Like a battering ram, David Dhawan's puerile and frenzied remake, 'Chashme Baddoor', shatters and mauls your memories of Sai Paranjpye's charming original. Light-hearted humour and innocent romance makes way for sexist jokes and cheesy puns and the merits of keeping things simple are lost in the cacophony of screechy performances. But I have a confession to make here -...
10:43 PM, Apr 05, 2013
Mumbai: David Dhawan's 'Chashme Buddoor' remake released Friday alongside the digitally restored version of the original, but the filmmaker is unfazed by the competition. He believes the simultaneous release would create curiosity among the audiences. "It's a good thing. Enjoy it in a good spirit, it's a new thing. It's like a director's special and has been released that way, not a big release so it's OK. At least it...
07:24 PM, Apr 05, 2013
New Delhi: If you keep aside the fact that David Dhawan dared to remake a film that is considered a cult classic, 'Chashme Baddoor' can manage to tickle your funny bone. While the maker completely rips of the innocence that was associated to the original film and infuses slapstick humour in huge dollops- the three lead actors- Ali Zafar, Divyendu Sharma and Siddharth manage to make you laugh and cringe...
07:17 PM, Apr 05, 2013
To promote the film, as well as for its world premiere, the lead characters of the Hindi flick 'Chashme Baddoor', Taapsee and Siddharth will be flying to Dubai. The film, directed by David Dhawan, is a reinterpretation of the 'Chashme Buddoor' (Hindi), released in 1981. This movie is Taapsee's debut in Bollywood, and she both excited and nervous about the movie. The film has Ali Zafar and Divyendu Sharma in...
01:09 PM, Apr 05, 2013
New Delhi: Actress Taapsee Pannu, who is making her Bollywood debut with veteran filmmaker David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor', says she couldn't have asked for a better break in the Hindi film industry. The Delhi-based girl, who started her career with Telugu and Tamil films, will be seen opposite actors Rishi Kapoor, Ali Zafar, Siddharth, and Divyendu Sharma in the movie, which is a remake of 1981 Farooq Shaikh-Deepti Naval classic...
11:35 AM, Apr 05, 2013
New Delhi: Buddy films always strike a chord among cine goers. And Sai Paranjpye's 1981 'Chashme Buddoor' had all the right ingredients to make it to classic's list. Light hearted comedy, innocence of the lead pair made the film an unforgettable one. Remaking a film which is still well etched in viewer's mind is always a risky thing. David Dhawan, the king of comedy film that ruled the roost in...
10:15 AM, Apr 05, 2013
New Delhi: Sai Paranjpye's 1981 film 'Chashme Buddoor' is among those films which established rom-com as a sought after genre in the Hindi film industry. So, when David Dhawan announced that he is going to remake the cult-classic with new actors, it was seen as a risky decision. However, David Dhawan's record as a filmmaker is enviable and thus the audiences have certain expectations from the film. We list out...
03:45 PM, Apr 04, 2013
New Delhi: Ali Zafar has done only three films in Bollywood so far, but he is said to be one of the dark horses of the Hindi film industry. He is all set to reprise Farooq Shaikh's character from the original 'Chashme Buddoor' in David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor'. He talks about the connection between serious and comic roles in a candid chat. Q: How is your role different than Farooq...
01:59 PM, Apr 04, 2013
