New Delhi: Just when will Bollywood ever get it right? As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Indian stars, it seems, went a little overboard in projecting the ethnic, oriental look at the Cannes red carpet that saw Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Sherlyn Chopra either going big on bling or heavy on jewellery and embroidery.
Aishwarya Rai, who has been a regular at Cannes for 11 years, didn't go for the Indian look but was panned for her choice of clothes and hair.
The display seemed surprising, considering that well-known designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Anamika Khanna and Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla were helping the stars put their best foot forward at the Cannes International Film Festival, which began May 15 and ends May 26.
Vidya was part of the jury at the Cannes extravaganza, where India was the guest country this year. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ang Lee, Christopher Waltz and Nicole Kidman at the gala, Vidya looked sophisticated in a maroon and black lehenga-choli, but thereafter, her fashion choices only earned her brickbats....
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12:14 PM, May 23, 2013
Mumbai: Actress Mona Singh, who made a comeback on TV with 'Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada', says she had an enriching experience and will miss the show as it comes to an end tonight. The show featured a happy family, a couple played by Pawan Shankar and Mona and their three children. But after over ten years of their marriage, trouble begins when Pawan's former lover, played by Mouli Ganguly, enters...
12:10 PM, May 23, 2013
New Delhi: The makers of 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' have released a new song promo, which shows Milkha Singh's (Farhan Akhtar) soft and romantic side. He has been shown becoming intimate with an actress other than Sonam Kapoor in the new promo. The film has been directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and is set to be released on July 12, 2013. ...
10:42 AM, May 23, 2013
Mumbai: Industry veteran Anil Kapoor is looking to launch seven fresh faces in his upcoming home production titled 'Saat Hindustani'. Kapoor has earlier produced films like 'Badhaai Ho Badhaai', 'Gandhi-My Father' and 'Aisha' among others. "Now, he is producing a film which is tentatively titled 'Saat Hindustani'. Its not a patriotic film. It is about college students based in America. There is a whole new cast for this film... we...
05:07 PM, May 22, 2013
Mumbai: Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar was honoured with the prestigious 'New York Citizen's Achievement Award'. The 44-year-old National-award winning director, who is presently on a vacation in New York, said that he is highly honoured to receive the honour. "I am hugely honoured and humbled by the Citizen's Achievement Award given to me by people of NYC. I m truly touched!," he posted on Twitter. Bhandarkar's last project was Kareena Kapoor-starrer...
02:31 PM, May 22, 2013
New Delhi: Post 'Agneepath', Rishi Kapoor is ready for another villainous turn in Nikhil Advani's upcoming film 'D-Day' and his character seems to have an uncanny resemblance to Dawood Ibrahim. Nikhil says the story for 'D-Day' stemmed from a conversation that he had with his driver. "My film is about the most wanted man in India. The story is about an operation that takes place in Karachi to bring this...
01:33 PM, May 22, 2013
Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has wowed everyone with his scintillating performances on the big screen in films like 'Rockstar' and 'Barfi!', is eager to show his acting skills on the small screen as well. The actor, who was present on the sets of TV show 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara', to promote his upcoming film 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', says if he gets some good offer,...
06:34 PM, May 21, 2013
New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Barfi' bagged nine awards in the technical category at the 14th annual IIFA Awards. The Anurag Basu directed movie took home nine awards out of 14 for Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Sound Design, Best Song Recording, Best Sound Mixing, Best Background Score, Best Costume Designing and Best Make-Up. Whereas, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur' took the second position with...
03:42 PM, May 21, 2013
Mumbai: Director Aanand L Rai, who has directed Sonam Kapoor in his upcoming film 'Raanjhanna', feels she is underutilised as an actress. Rai, of 'Tanu Weds Manu' fame, has teamed up with southern star Dhanush and Sonam for 'Raanjhanaa'. "I think Sonam is under-utilised. The kind of performance she has given in this film is amazing. The way she was involved with the film was tremendous. Wait and watch Sonam,"...
03:16 PM, May 21, 2013
Mumbai: Rishi Kapoor and his actor son Ranbir are getting ready to step into the former's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in an 'Awara' remake. And with the remake of 'Awara', the Kapoors' illustrious home banner RK Films would be grandly revived. Before that Rishi and his talented wife Neetu would be seen on the screen for the first time with their son Ranbir in Abhinav Kashyap's...
02:13 PM, May 21, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actor Dhanush, who has begun dubbing for his upcoming Hindi debut 'Raanjhanaa', says he finds the experience tough but wishes to give his best to satisfy his audiences. "Dubbing for Raanjhanaa. (I'm) finding it quite tough. (I) hope I can live up to your expectations. (I) will give my best," posted Dhanush on his Twitter page. Dhanush is paired opposite Sonam Kapoor in the film, which is about...
01:48 PM, May 21, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actor Dhanush, who has begun dubbing for his upcoming Hindi debut 'Raanjhanaa', says he finds the experience tough but wishes to give his best to satisfy his audiences. "Dubbing for Raanjhanaa. (I'm) finding it quite tough. (I) hope I can live up to your expectations. (I) will give my best," posted Dhanush on his Twitter page. Dhanush is paired opposite Sonam Kapoor in the film, which is about...
01:06 PM, May 21, 2013
Mumbai: Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who introduced Sushant Singh Rajput to filmdom with 'Kai Po Che!', is all set to roll the cameras with the actor again for his next film, which will be widely shot in Kashmir. "The film is set in Kashmir and Delhi. So, naturally the script lends itself to be shot in the Valley," Kapoor told IANS. The said film, produced by Ekta Kapoor, is an adaptation...
12:56 PM, May 21, 2013
New Delhi: After the success of 'Ishaqzaade', Arjun Kapoor's second film 'Aurangzeb' is also minting money at the box office. Directed by Atul Sabharwal, the film has been able to collect Rs 12.86 crore in its opening weekend. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#Aurangzeb collected Rs 12.08 cr to 12.33 cr nett in its opening weekend. Fri 3.92 cr, Sat 3.91 cr, Sun *estimates* 4.25 cr to 4.50 cr." Adarsh...
03:31 PM, May 20, 2013
New Delhi: Fox Star Studios has come on board with Anurag Kashyap's Phantom Films to co-produce filmmaker's upcoming directorial 'Bombay Velvet'. The Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma-starrer is based on Mumbai in era spanning from 1950s to 1970s. It is the first film of a trilogy on how the city became a metropolis. "We are delighted to partner with Anurag on his next directorial venture 'Bombay Velvet'. What will make...
02:59 PM, May 20, 2013
Mumbai: 'Agneepath' fame director Karan Malhotra is ready with his wish list for the cast of his second film 'Shuddhi', but denies approaching Danny Denzongpa for it. Rumours were rife that Danny, known for his roles in film like 'Hum', has been approached to play the negative role in 'Shuddhi'. "This is a false news. I never approached Danny for this film. I have my wish list ready for the...
02:52 PM, May 20, 2013
Mumbai: Rishi Kapoor admits that "films are our family business", is happy that his son Ranbir entered filmdom and praises him for taking an unconventional route to stardom without his help. Rishi told IANS: "I am very proud that my son is trying to keep the flag of the Kapoor's flying. I always encourage him and want him to do better work." Rishi wants Ranbir to be successful while being...
02:03 PM, May 20, 2013
Mumbai: He vouches for friendly competition with his contemporaries, but Ranbir Kapoor confesses his 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' co-star Deepika Padukone is the only one in the industry who intimidates him. Ayan Mukerji-directed 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' has brought the real life ex-couple together on the screen after five years - their first and the last film together was 2008 movie 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'. "I always expected from Deepika to...
03:57 PM, May 19, 2013
New Delhi: Atul Sabharwal's 'Aurangzeb' has opened to mostly positive reviews. 'Aurangzeb' saw Arjun Kapoor playing a gangster and his performance is praiseworthy but one man who steals the show in the film is Rishi Kapoor. The veteran can still give the youngsters a run for money when it comes to giving captivating performances. We have compiled a list of 5 reasons that establish Rishi Kapoor as the ultimate man...
10:54 AM, May 19, 2013
Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone, who will be seen romancing her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', says, they look good on-screen as they are compatible with each other. The 27-year-old actress has previously worked with Ranbir in 2008 film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'. "The fact that we are comfortable with each other is why we chose to do a film together whether there is an intimate or romantic or...
10:09 AM, May 19, 2013
