Mumbai: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ranbir Kapoor have formed a mutual admiration club, with both praising each other. Nawazuddin, who plays Faisal Khan in 'Gangs of Wasseypur 2' (GOW2), reveals that Ranbir messaged him saying he has become his fan, while he himself feels that the young actor is giving a new definition to the word stardom. "Ranbir Kapoor messaged me and he wrote in it that he has become my...
03:59 PM, Aug 08, 2012
New Delhi: If media reports are to be believed then the second part of Gangs of Wasseypur is going to be more gripping than the first part. After Gangs of Wasseypur, Anurag Kashyap has probably become the most recognised face of the Indian cinema in the foreign markets. The film received critical as well as commercial success. Though many critics showed reluctance towards accepting the portrayal of violence as it...
10:43 AM, Aug 08, 2012
New Delhi: Now, when the concluding part of the director Anurag Kashyaps Gangs of Wasseypur is set for a Wednesday release, we felt the need of a recap of the first part. The makers had decided to release the film in two parts, each of 160 minutes duration, due to the abundance of research material. The first part has received critical and commercial acclaim, and thus the audiences have high...
04:18 PM, Aug 07, 2012
New Delhi: The first part of Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur' was criticized as well as praised for its different take on the portrayal of violence on screen. The director preferred to keep things simple and thus the violence looked less glossy and more terrifying. The film basically relied on the acting department, however, the director's efforts of making the story closer to reality couldn't be ignored. The use of...
01:10 PM, Aug 07, 2012
Mumbai: Anurag Kashyap's gangster film is based on gang wars in Dhanbad. In fact, several characters in the film are based on real-life people, some of who are lodged in the city jail. In fact, buzz was that Faheem Khan, one of the mafia lords who are currently behind bars in Dhanbad, is keeping a close eye on the developments around Anurags project. However, unfazed, the filmmaker has decided to...
12:41 PM, Aug 07, 2012
New Delhi: World premieres, screenings and celebrity discussions coupled with a healthy dose of entertainment - the 12th Osian's Cinefan Film Festival, which came to a glitzy end Sunday, was a perfect treat for movie buffs looking to learn about Indian and world cinema. Thronged by as many as 48,000 film buffs, including college-goers, aspiring filmmakers, film critics and general movie buffs with a keen eye for quality international cinema,...
11:15 AM, Aug 07, 2012
New Delhi: Folk singer Sharda Sinha, who has lent her voice in Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur 2, says the experience of singing in the film was amazing. The 59-year-old has sung the famous Electric Piya for Gangs of Wasseypur 2 and she thinks that folk music gets a wider reach when it is part of films. "Films provide a bigger platform for folk music and in which ever films...
12:24 PM, Aug 06, 2012
New Delhi: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, whose 'Gangs of Wasseypur II' hits theatres this week, says he did not put any stop when it came to portraying violence in a raw and real manner. The first part had raised some eyebrows for its graphic nature but the director says he believes that real violence is a deterrent and does not inspire. "I have a strong point about violence. In 'Gangs of...
12:52 PM, Aug 05, 2012
Mumbai: Actress Richa Chadda is unfazed that her film 'Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2' is hitting theatres Aug 8, just within a week after 'Jism 2' and just a week before Salman Khan-starrer 'Ek Tha Tiger'. She admits the competition may be tough, but she insists 'Gangs Of Wasseypur - Part 2' has its own space. "'Jism 2' has its own market, as you know the genre of the...
07:19 PM, Aug 04, 2012
New Delhi: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is returning in Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur II' as the main protagonist, says he wants to become the highest paid actor in the industry. Siddiqui, who struggled for more than a decade to make a mark in the industry despite being critically appreciated for his work, does not understand why talent is not the criteria of good pay package in Bollywood. "I want to...
06:06 PM, Aug 03, 2012
Mumbai: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui generally does not like Raksha Bandhan so much but appreciates Rakhi-based promotional strategy of 'Gangs Of Wasseypur 2' (GOW). On Raksha Bandhan day Thursday, all the newspapers here will be carrying an envelope with a Rakhi in it along with a picture of Nawazuddin. "This is a good promotional strategy. Generally I try not to step out of my house on this day as I don't...
08:30 AM, Aug 02, 2012
New Delhi: Boy, times " they-sure-are-a-changing! Who could ever imagine (even a few years ago) that movies like Dabangg, Ishqiya, Gulaal, Paan Singh Tomar, Oye Lucky, Ishaqzaade, Shanghai and Wasseypur would not only see the light of day but earn impressive ROIs along with appreciation from a large section of the snooty metro gentry? Also, who could ever imagine that small-town guys from unlikely places like Faizabad and Gorakhpur, Allahabad...
08:17 PM, Aug 01, 2012
Mumbai: Cinema, they say, often mirrors reality. No wonder buzz is that given his rather acrimonious relationship with Salman Khan, Anurag Kashyap has taken a dig at the actor in the second part of his gangster film. While the first part of the film saw Manoj Bajpai and Tigmanshu Dhulia's characters locking horns with each other, the second part will see their respective sons carry forward the bitterness. Apparently, the...
02:30 PM, Jul 30, 2012
'Gangs of Wasseypur' actors Huma and Nawaz went to watch blockbuster 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge' at Maratha Mandir. ...
05:12 PM, Jul 24, 2012
Music Director: Sneha Khanwalkar Lyricist: Varun Grover Singers: Durga, Sneha Khanwalkar, Rasika D Rani (Trinidad), Kids of Musahar Village, Padmashree Sharda Sinha, Piyush Mishra, Bhupesh Singh, Robbie Styles, Bulbultarang with Baal Party, Deepika Kumar Rating: 4 out of 5. Its predecessor had set the bar so high that it seemed it would be a tough task for 'Gangs Of Wasseypur - Part 2' to meet the expectations on the music...
06:59 PM, Jul 21, 2012
New Delhi: A new video made by the mix up of footage of two films has gone viral on the internet. It has used the visuals of 'The Dark Knight Rises' while the background soundtrack is obtained from Anurag Kashyap's next film 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Watch the video. ...
07:36 PM, Jul 14, 2012
Producer-director Anurag Kashyap is all set to release the second part of the film on August 8. ...
05:14 PM, Jul 12, 2012
New Delhi: A new song promo of 'Gangs of Wasseypur 2' is out now. This promo features a song that has been sung by a twelve year old girl who sings in local trains of Mumbai. The first part had Manoj Bajpayee in the lead while the second part is expected to revolve around the character of Faisal Khan, played by Nawazuddin Siddique. ...
03:22 PM, Jul 12, 2012
Mumbai: Actor Manoj Bajpayee may be basking in the success of his latest film Gangs of Wasseypur, but he rues that the journey was not easy, saying there was a time when he was slammed for being different. He appreciates the presence of filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee for spearheading the change in moviedom. "This film (Gangs of Wasseypur) is very, very special for me for many reasons....
07:16 PM, Jul 09, 2012
