'Aashiqui 2' collects over Rs 20 crore in three days
by IANS
New Delhi: 'Aashiqui 2', a romantic-action film, might have shared the release date with Hollywood film 'Iron Man 3', but it is doing well and earned over Rs 20 crore at the box office in the first three days of its release. Made on a budget of Rs 12 crore, the film stars Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Co-produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt under their banners T...  
11:31 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Rambo Rajkumar: Shahid Kapoor escapes serious injury
by IANS
Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has been shooting hardcore action sequences for Prabhudheva's 'Rambo Rajkumar', managed to escape a serious injury. It happened Friday when the 32-year-old was shooting at Kamalistan Studio for a scene where he has to enter a burning house. He finished his shot and was stepping out of the burning house, when some hot chemical solution dripped on to his back and arms. "The fire is...  
11:25 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Snapshot: Katrina Kaif drops in at 'good friend' Ranbir Kapoor's set Mumbai: Katrina Kaif dropped in at 'good friend' Ranbir Kapoor's set recently to catch up with the actor. The two actors were reportedly shooting in adjacent sets in Filmcity. On learning that Ranbir was next door, Kat went to visit him. The duo apparently spend some time in a vanity van and were clicked while exiting the van. For those coming in late, Ranbir and Katrina were allegedly in a...  
11:18 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Mumbai: Income Tax raids at Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms office Mumbai: Income Tax officials are conducting raids at Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms office in Mumbai. The raids are also being conducted at producer Ekta Kapoor's residence as well as her father Jeetendra and brother Tushaar Kapoor residences. Tax evasion by the production house is the reason suspected behind the search and seizure operation of the the I-T wing. Around 100 officials of the Income Tax Department carried out search operations...  
10:34 AM, Apr 30, 2013

'Aashiqui 2' collects Rs 13 crore in opening weekend
by IANS
New Delhi: Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's romantic-action film 'Aashiqui 2' seems to be wooing box office as it has earned approximately Rs 13 crore in the opening weekend despite the fact that Hollywood venture 'Iron Man 3' too came out on the same day and is giving a tough competition, say trade pundits. Made on a budget of Rs 12 crore, the film's first day collection was Rs.6.35...  
10:01 AM, Apr 29, 2013

Sonam Kapoor's 'Khubsoorat' ready to roll in August
by IANS
Mumbai: The camera will start rolling for 'Khubsoorat' during monsoon and its lead actress Sonam Kapoor says the story has been completely changed while retaining the spirit of the characters. "I will start shooting this August," she told IANS. The Hrishikesh Mukerjee-directed 1980 family drama, which won the Filmfare award for the best film, was about a young fun loving girl who falls in love with a doctor, played by...  
04:54 PM, Apr 28, 2013

'Ghanchakkar' looks like full-on entertainer: Siddharth Roy Kapoor
by IANS
Mumbai: Siddharth Roy Kapoor is looking forward to actress wife Vidya Balan's film 'Ghanchakkar', which he feels looks like a complete entertainer. "(Director) Rajkumar Gupta has done a great job in the film. He has written such an interesting script. Both Emraan (Hashmi) and Vidya have performed extraordinarily. From the trailer you can tell that it's a full-on entertainer," Siddharth, managing director of Studios, Disney UTV, said here. "I am...  
12:18 PM, Apr 28, 2013

Ekta Kapoor: Men's mentality in India a problem New Delhi: Producer Ekta Kapoor, who has been behind controversial films like 'Love Sex Aur Dhoka', 'Kya Super Cool Hai Hum' and 'Ragini MMS', believes Indian men need to change their mentality towards women. "Mentality of men in India is becoming a problem. Men do not feel any social responsibility. Our culture is stopping women everytime. The main idea behind making 'The Dirty Picture' was to make people aware of...  
10:32 AM, Apr 28, 2013

My clothes not for size zero women: Manish Malhotra
by IANS
Mumbai: Ace designer Manish Malhotra says that his designs are not for women who are size zero. He believes the size zero concept is passe, and that women concentrate more on fitness nowadays. "Size zero is passe. Women are fit today. Look at the actresses! Even with children, they look amazing. But my clothes are not for size zero women," Malhotra told IANS in an interview. He has designed costumes...  
02:52 PM, Apr 27, 2013

'Aashiqui 2' review: A fresh statement on love
by IANS
Cast: Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shradha Kapoor Director: Mohit Suri Rating: 3.5 out of 5 It's no coincidence that this surprisingly moving film is inspired by Frank Pierson's 1976 drama 'A Star Is Born'. And I deliberately mention the funky psychedelic 1976 version and not the older (1954) version of the same story. In spirit and in the way the two principal actors perform their parts of two soul-mates and singers...  
10:05 AM, Apr 27, 2013

Aashiqui 2: Is Aditya Roy Kapur Bollywood's new heartbreaker-in-chief? New Delhi: There is something genuine about Aditya Roy Kapur. In an otherwise done to death, prolonged romantic saga 'Ashiqui 2', the only person who stands out is Roy Kapur, who gives a very confident performance as the self destructive singing superstar. So what's 'Aashiqui 2' all about? A reigning superstar, with multiple platinum discs to his credit, seeks for peace and solace and drowns himself in alcohol. A chance...  
04:37 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Watch: Stars shine in 'Apna Bombay Talikes' song Its raining stars! A special song put together to celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema brings 20 leading stars of Bollywood together. Titled 'Apna Bombay Talkies' the song features Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Deepika Padukone among others. The song is part of 'Bombay Talkies' film which has brought four directors- Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar and Dibakar...  
04:13 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor on their new film 'Aashiqui 2'

Recreating the magic of the 90's is the team of "Aashiqui 2". Our correspondent Manisha Mahaldar met the lead pair, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, and got them talking about how similar or different is it to the old "Aashiqui" and even got them humming their favourite track from the film. ...
03:32 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Snapshot: Sonam Kapoor's rarely seen navel piercing As Sonam Kapoor launched a toothpaste brand during a fashion show, we get a glimpse of her rarely seen navel piercing. She mostly wears ethnic clothes and the piercing is hidden behind kurtas and saris. ...  
10:48 AM, Apr 26, 2013