New Delhi: It's not the awards season yet, but Juhi Chaturvedi, the debutant script writer of the much-acclaimed film Vicky Donor, has already 'won' her Filmfare trophy from an industry legend. Writer Salim Khan, the father of actor Salman Khan, was so moved by the film, he gave director Shoojit Sircar and Chaturvedi one of his Filmfare trophies. Chaturvedi said it was the greatest honour she could have imagined coming...
10:57 AM, Apr 25, 2012
New Delhi: 'Vicky Donor', produced by John Abraham and starring Ayushmann Khurana, Yami Gautam and Annu Kapoor added Rs 1.5 crore on Monday to the Rs 7.85 crore it made over the last weekend, taking the total up to Rs 9.35 crore. Word of mouth publicity has worked for the film and it has been a constant talking point on social networking sites too. The ride has been steady till...
09:43 AM, Apr 25, 2012
New Delhi: Talking about sex is still a cultural taboo in conservative India, but a Bollywood filmmaker is hoping to usher in change with a light-hearted take on infertility and sperm donation. 'Vicky Donor', a romantic comedy about a sought-after sperm donor at a fertility clinic, is part of a wave of recent films tackling subjects rarely addressed in Indian cinema - gay relationships, biopics on sex symbols and now...
12:49 PM, Apr 24, 2012
New Delhi: Both Hate Story and Vicky Donor did good business over the weekend at single screens and multiplexes drawing in a nett Rs 6.60 crore and Rs 7 crore respectively, film trade analyst Taran Adarsh and the director of Hate Story Vivek Agnihotri said. While Vicky Donor impressed the multiplex audiences, Hate Story dominated the single screens outside metros. Agnihotri said this was a hopeful trend since this benefited...
08:23 PM, Apr 23, 2012
New Delhi: Director Shoojit Sircar, whose third outing Vicky Donor is released now, says VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurana was the perfect choice to play the lead in the romantic comedy. The director said that he and debutante producer John Abraham were bent on casting a fresh face in the role of a Punjabi cricket player, instead of approaching stars like Shahid or Ranbir Kapoor. "Since the very beginning John and I...
01:29 PM, Apr 21, 2012
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam, Annu Kapoor Director: Shoojit Sircar Did you know that infertility is the modern day cancer, says the sperm obsessed Dr Chadda. Brad Pitt, Dhoni, Lady Gaga, Aishwarya or Beckham, if you wish for a tailor-made baby, Dr Chadda is the man to go to. While searching for his 'Indian Alexander', Dr Chadda (Annu Kapoor) bumps into Vicky Arora (Ayushmann Khurrana). Vicky is a spoilt, unemployed...
02:55 AM, Apr 21, 2012
New Delhi: Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam play the lead roles in 'Vicky Donor', John Abraham's first film as a producer. This romantic comedy revolves around the concept of sperm donation. Winner of 'Roadies Season 2' and a popular TV host, Ayushmann makes his Bollywood debut with 'Vicky Donor'. Ayushmann says that he was waiting for the right opportunity for the past four years. Let's see whether he succeeds in...
02:15 PM, Apr 20, 2012
New Delhi: Annu Kapoor, who has dedicated over three decades of his life to showbiz, feels the Hindi film industry has become more professional over time, but feels it now lacks the soul of filmmaking. "The society has witnessed tremendous change over the years. As a result, the art of filmmaking has also changed. It has become more professional. Such professionalism was not there earlier. People have become more technically...
03:15 PM, Apr 17, 2012
New York: A reporter's job figures among the ten worst professions, alongside the likes of butchers, waiters and dishwashers, as per a new study by the US-based consultancy CareerCast, which has named a software engineer's occupation as the best for the year 2012. The annual study has ranked a total of 200 jobs from best to worst on the basis of five core criteria such as physical demands, work environment,...
02:30 PM, Apr 12, 2012
Jalgaon: In a suspected case of honour killing, a 19-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her father, uncle and grandmother, in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, for reportedly having a relationship with a neighbour who, the family says, belonged to a different caste. Manisha, the victim, was strangled to death on the night of March 12, as she lay asleep. Her body was dumped around 30 km away. The incident came...
09:29 AM, Apr 09, 2012
London: Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can claim victory against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final after reaching the last-four by defeating Benfica 2-1 on aggregate in the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The Blues took a 1-0 lead into the quarter-final second leg against the Portuguese side and survived a late scare when Javi Garcia's equaliser put his side within a goal of progressing. Chelsea are 12/1 to...
10:02 AM, Apr 05, 2012
New Delhi: Global credit card giant MasterCard is investigating a possible breach of cardholder information, says The Wall Street Journal. The breach was reported by Krebs On Security blog and which also said that MasterCard's rival Visa was also informing card-issuing banks about a breach involving a US-based payment processor. None of the credit card companies have indicated which payment processor was the source of the breach. WSJ quotes MasterCard...
08:58 PM, Mar 30, 2012
New Delhi: Director Shoojit Sircar says he has put the debacle of Amitabh Bachchan starer 'Johnny Mastana' behind him to concentrate on the release of his comedy film 'Vicky Donor', a funny take on the topic of sperm donation. "I am happy that I am back and with a great project like 'Vicky Donor'. I have had a hard time in the past with 'Johnny Mastana' getting stuck but I...
07:32 PM, Mar 20, 2012
New Delhi: The first squadron of Medium-Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) consisting of 18 aircraft is expected to be inducted into the IAF within three to four years of signing of the contract with its supplier. In reply to a question on delivery of MMRCA, Defence Minister AK Antony told Lok Sabha on Monday, "First squadron of MMRCA consisting of 18 aircraft is expected to be inducted within three to...
03:29 PM, Mar 19, 2012
Mumbai: Director Shoojit Sircar is putting together a documentary on Amitabh Bachchan, which he says reveals the megastar in moods never seen before. The film is based on the extensive tours of Gujarat that the director undertook with Big B, the brand ambassador of the state while shooting 14 films promoting the state tourism. "Mr. Bachchan and I travelled to nearly 25 towns cities and villages of Gujarat to shoot...
04:26 PM, Mar 15, 2012
Mumbai: Director Shoojit Sircar whose upcoming film, 'Vicky Donor' is based on sperm donation, says its a humorous take on the subject but has been dealt with care without crossing limits. Produced by actor John Abraham, its a romantic comedy between a Punjabi boy and a Bengali girl, set against the background of sperm donation. The protagonists are essayed by video jockey and television host Ayushman Khurrana and TV actress...
01:59 PM, Mar 09, 2012
New Delhi: VJ Ayushmaan Khurrana makes his Bollywood debut with 'Vicky Donor'. Bollywood actor John Abraham is the producer of the film. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, 'Vicky Donor' will hit the screens on April 20, 2012. TV actress Yami Gautam is the leading lady of the film. She was seen in shows like 'Chaand Ke Paar Chalo' and 'Ye Pyaar Na Hoga Kam'. 'Vicky Donor' is a romantic film about...
01:58 PM, Mar 09, 2012
New Delhi: Directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by John Abraham, Vicky Donor will hit the screens on April 20, 2012. Vicky Donor will mark the debut of VJ Ayushmaan Khurrana and TV actress Yami Gautam, known for TV serials Chaand Ke Paar Chalo and Ye Pyaar Na Hoga Kam. ...
01:51 PM, Mar 09, 2012
Following the teaser images and videos of the fastest Ferrari ever built, Maranello has finally unveiled the supercar. The F12berlinettas 6262cc V12 engine produces a mind numbing 750PS of power and an equally gut wrenching 690Nm of torque. This engine is mated to an F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission and along with a dry weight of 1525kg promises a 0-100kmph time of 3.1 seconds and 0-200 in 8.5 seconds with a...
12:53 PM, Mar 02, 2012
Barcelona: Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted that his team are unlikely to retain their La Liga crown, but vowed to continue fighting until the end of the campaign. The Catalans met heavy resistance from Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday, but managed to edge the game 2-1 courtesy of a wonderful late strike by Lionel Messi after Dani Alves and Radamel Falcao had scored earlier on. "I...
01:50 PM, Feb 27, 2012
