Prakash Jha

'Satyagraha' not based on Hazare's movement: Prakash Jha

Bhopal: Denying reports that his upcoming film 'Satyagraha' is based on Anna Hazare's Lokpal Bill movement, noted film director Prakash Jha said that the movie shows discontent among today's youth.

"The film is not based on Anna Hazare's movement, but there may be few similarities between it and the Lokpal agitation. The movie is about the problems faced by youths and their thinking," Jha told reporters here last night.

Besides Jha, the star cast of the film, including its lead actor megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Rao were also present on the occasion.

"'Satyagarha' is an expression of youth's discontentment despite their expectations of a clean system, good politics and better life, the system is unable to fulfil their aspirations. The film attempts to highlight these...more    

Snapshot: Amitabh caught in action on the sets of 'Satyagrah'

Amitabh Bachchan is currently shooting for his upcoming film 'Satyagrah' in Bhopal. ...  

'Satyagraha': Big B fasts Anna Hazare style for Prakash Jha's film

Amitabh Bachchan's character in the upcoming political saga 'Satyagraha' is based on Anna Hazare. ...  

While holding national flag, Big B choked with emotions

The megastar's role in the Prakash Jha directed film is modelled on activist Anna Hazare and he felt proud to shoot the film with the national flag in hand. ...  

Bollywood Gossip: Big B finds Bhopal crowd extraordinary

The crowds in Bhopal bowled over megastar Amitabh Bachchan with their co-operative nature. The 70-year-old megastar can't stop raving about the "pleasant demeanour" of people in his 'sasural' (in-laws'). ...  

When Big B washed Kareena's feet to calm her down

Amitabh Bachchan is soon going to be seen with Kareena Kapoor in Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'. ...  

Big B in Bhopal with Aaradhya to shoot for 'Satyagraha'

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who will be shooting for Prakash Jha's upcoming film 'Satyagraha' in the state, arrived here today along with his family. The actor arrived at the Raja Bhoj Airport along with wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan and grand-daughter Aradhya. ...  

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

Ajay Devgn has begun his shooting schedule for filmmaker Prakash Jha's next project 'Satyagraha'. ...  

'Chakravyuh' earns Rs 9.44 crore in 4 days

New Delhi: This week viewers were spoilt for a choice as three films were releasing, but it seems they avoided coming out of their homes for these films. 'Chakravyuh', 'Ajab Gazabb Love' and 'Rush' appear to have failed in generating interest in the spectator's heart. Prakash Jha's 'Chakravyuh' is the top grossing film this week, but its collection doesn't match with the hype that was created around its release. Trade...  

Current situations inspired Jha to make 'Satyagraha'

Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha says that India's current state of affairs has inspired him to make his next film 'Satyagraha'. "You must be eagerly waiting for the next film 'Satyagraha'. The whole world is in the line of agitation; people are fed up of corruption, inflation, and mal-administration. Amidst these problems, beautiful stories are coming out. By bonding these stories together I am making 'Satyagraha'. So, I always try to...  

There was too much bromance while filming Chakravyuh: Arjun Rampal

CNN-IBN caught up with the three leading men in the film 'Chakravyuh', Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol and Manoj Bajpai, they talk about not just their controversial song from the film but their bromance too. ...

Chakravyuh has tried to look at Naxalism from 360 degrees: Prakash Jha

Director Prakash Jha and actresses Esha Gupta and Anjali Patil speak about their latest film 'Chakravyuh, the film is set in the background of Naxalism. It also stars Abhay Deol, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai as leads. ...

Prakash Jha recreates movie set to promote 'Chakravyuh'

Team 'Chakravyuh' turned up in character at a makeshift Naxal camp for a promotional activity with the winners of various 'Chakravyuh' contests in Film City, Mumbai. The winners got to interact with the stars and participate in activities with them at the Naxalite training camp. ...

Chakravyuh: Court allows the release of 'Mehangai'

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Wednesday allowed the release of the song 'Mehengai' from upcoming Bollywood movie 'Chakravyuh', saying that in the contextual setting of the movie the 'song is not defamatory'. The court suspended a single judge bench's order restraining the release of the song of the yet-to-be released film on a defamation suit filed by shoemaker Bata. The petitioner objected to the use of its name in...  

Item song has a capacity to push a film: Sameera

Mumbai: Actress Sameera Reddy, who would be seen doing an item number in Prakash Jha's forthcoming film 'Chakravyuh', said the peppy numbers have got their due recognition now. "I believe in item songs. Today these numbers have a prestige in a way. People do ask or are curious to know if there is any item song in the film. It has a strong capacity to push a film," Sameera told...  

Birlas slap legal notice on Prakash Jha

Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha has received a legal notice from the Birla group of companies over the controversial lyrics of a song from his upcoming film 'Chakravyuh' and insists he did not intend to disrespect anyone. "Yes. We have received a legal notice from them. Since it's a legal matter, our legal team is looking into it. We will reply to them," Jha said. The lyrics of the song goes,...