Anurag Kashyap's much awaited 'Gangs of Wasseypur' premieres at the Cannes Film Festival this month. ...
02:43 PM, May 04, 2012
Mumbai: Manoj Bajpai values his friendship with filmmakers Prakash Jha and Sanjay Gupta so much that he even goes on to claim that he would do anything for them. In fact, he signed both the directors' forthcoming films even before actually listening to the script or even discussing remunerations. Bajpai says, "These are the two people in this industry who I consider my very good friends. I do their films...
01:05 PM, Apr 20, 2012
Mumbai: Some actors weild the paintbrush, while others exercise their vocals chords. But actor Manoj Bajpayi doesn't see himself venture into either fields as he believes painters and singers are born talented -- and not created. "I love paintings, but I believe painters are not created, they are born. The same applies to music. I tried my hand at singing, but failed everytime. I have realised that every person is...
12:48 PM, Jan 20, 2012
New Delhi: Vikram Bhatt's action drama 'Lanka', which he terms 'modern day folklore', will release worldwide on December 9. "'Lanka' is an emotional journey of a man torn between the loyalty for his mentor and the empathy he feels for a girl; a journey of a modern-day 'Asur' (devil) who chose to be a man; a journey of a man who would be termed a traitor by some, and a...
11:51 AM, Oct 19, 2011
New Delhi: Manoj Bajpai and Vikram Bhatt, who were said to be in a tiff over their film's title, have finally zeroed down on a name. Bajpai confirmed the film will now be named 'Lanka'. Bhatt's production venture was first titled 'Vibhishan', then it was changed to 'Rab Jaisa Koi' and now finally it has been named 'Lanka'. "My film 'Vibhishan' is changed to 'Lanka' now and I am ecstatic....
06:26 PM, Oct 07, 2011
New Delhi: Let the 'Aarakshan' polemic, the subsequent protests across India and Prakash Jha's acquiescence to cut "objectionable" scenes be a warning to filmmakers keen on social commentary. Jha shares his plight with directors who have had a run-in with the authorities over creative licensing and freedom of expression in a country divided on the lines of caste, language, class and religion. Jha's Aarakshan, based on caste-based quota system in...
12:50 AM, Aug 12, 2011
Prakash Jha is a relieved man, after his film on reservations got the thumbs-up from the Bombay High Court. ...
12:08 AM, Aug 10, 2011
Prakash Jha's 'Aarakshan' is all set to hit theaters. 'Aarakshan' a high voltage socio-political drama based on controversial policies of caste based reservations in government jobs and education institutions. What's your take on the issue of reservation? Share your opinion with the stars of the film. "You can also participate by sending SMS to win lots of prizes" For Amitabh's Que: SMS AKN[space]AB[space]YES/NO (your response) to 51818 For Deepika's Que:...
02:43 PM, Jul 27, 2011
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