1993 Mumbai blasts inspired me to make 'D-Day': Nikhil Advani
by IANS
Mumbai: Filmmaker Nikhil Advani, who is gearing up for his film 'D-Day' says Mumbai bomb blast "affected" his life and that inspired him to make this film.

"It's fictional characters. We have taken events from India's history and used them as triggers. I am particularly obsessed with the fact that I was 21 when the bomb blast happened in Mumbai... it affected my life, quite a lot and I wanted to make a film to that particular event and that's why this film was made," Advani told reports during the first Look and trailer launch of 'D-Day'.

'D-Day' is the story of four unassuming protagonists, all with varying back stories and a common mission that brings them together on foreign soil to execute one such mission. It explores their journey, their choices, their loss, their victory.

Rishi Kapoor's character seems to have a resemblance to Dawood Ibrahim but Nikhil denied these reports....more    
10:16 AM, May 25, 2013

I judge myself from my personal growth, says Shruti Hassan Mumbai: Shruti Hassan is yet to find success in Bollywood but the actress, who will be next seen in Prabhudeva's 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', says she is not disheartened by failures. Shruti made her debut in Hindi films with a cameo appearance in her father Kamal Hassan's 'Hey Ram' in 2000. Later, she was seen in a full-fledged role in 'Luck' (2009) and then in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji'...  
05:20 PM, May 23, 2013

My father is my inspiration, says Shruti Haasan
by IANS
Mumbai: Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, says her father has been very inspiring for her. She marvels at her father's dedication and says he has the same enthusiasm that a newcomer has for his work. "He has been an inspiration for me, personally. Just the way I look at him deal with his career, how he works," Shruti said here. "Even at this time, he does...  
10:36 AM, May 23, 2013

Journey of becoming an actor was long: Girish Mumbai: Newcomer Girish Kumar had to wait for close to three years to fulfil his dream of becoming an actor but he feels it was worth it as things fell in place at the right time. Girish is making his debut with 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', opposite South actress Shruti Haasan. The film is produced by his father Kumar S Taurani, the Managing Director of Tips Industries Limited. Apparently, director Prabhu Deva...  
01:44 PM, May 22, 2013

I thought I'm too ugly to be an actress :Shruti Haasan
by IANS
Mumbai: Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika, always wanted to be in showbiz, but was skeptical about facing the camera because she didn't find herself attractive enough to be a heroine. "I always wanted to become actress, but I always thought I am too ugly to be an actress. I was always in the sport, in the sun and always running around. I always...  
01:27 PM, May 21, 2013

Who am I to relaunch Shruti Haasan: Prabhudeva
by IANS
Mumbai: Filmmaker Prabhudheva, who has cast Shruti Haasan in 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', says he is no one to 'relaunch' the daughter of veteran actress Kamal Haasan. "It's not a relaunch! Shruti is Kamal Haasan's daughter. Who am I to relaunch her," Prabhudheva told IANS. Shruti has earlier featured in Bollywood films like 'Luck' and 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji', which didn't manage to elicit the expected response. But Prabhudheva had his...  
02:12 PM, May 18, 2013

Will sept 27 prove lucky for Junior NTR again?
by IANS
Chennai: On Sep 27, 2001, Junior NTR's earliest blockbuster Telugu film 'Student No 1' released and catapulted him to stardom. Now, on the same date this year, he plans to release his upcoming Telugu action-drama 'Ramayya Vasthavayya' hoping for the same result. "The unit is currently shooting in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. The shoot is likely to be completed soon and the makers want to release the film on...  
06:46 PM, May 16, 2013

Watch: Rishi Kapoor's new look in Nikhil Advani's 'D Day'

After making the delightful animation film 'Delhi Safari', director Nikhil Advani is back with a gritty thriller on cross border terrorism. 'D Day' features Irrfan, Arjun Rampal, Huma Quereshi, Shruti Haasan and Rishi Kapoor as a mafia don. ...
11:55 PM, May 15, 2013

'D Day' First Look: Irrfan, Arjun Rampal star in this gritty thriller After making the delightful animation film 'Delhi Safari', director Nikhil Advani is back with a gritty thriller on cross border terrorism. 'D Day' features Irrfan, Arjun Rampal, Huma Quereshi, Shruti Haasan and Rishi Kapoor as a mafia don. Known for making light hearted films like 'Kal Ho Na Ho', 'Chandni Chowk To China', director Nikhil Advani will be experimenting with the thriller genre for the first time in 'D Day'....  
09:26 AM, May 14, 2013

Junior NTR , Harish Shankar team up for their next Telugu superstar Junior NTR is all set to mesmerise his audience with his upcoming film 'Ramayya Vasthavayya', directed by Harish Shankar of 'Gabbar Singh' fame. The film will star Samantha as the leading lady in the film while Shruthi Haasan will play a pivotal role in the film. The major sequences of the film are shot at Ramoji film city at the Manduva Logili. The film will feature Junior NTR...  
06:55 PM, May 08, 2013

Snapshot: Sakshi Dhoni, Shruti Haasan spotted at IPL match Chennai Super Kings Skipper MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi was spotted during the IPL-6 match at MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Actor Kamal Haasan's daughter and actress Shruti Haasan and Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kalanidhi Maran's wife Kavery Kalanidhi and daughter were also seen cheering for their teams. PTI Photo. ...  
11:05 AM, Apr 26, 2013

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' First Look: Girish tries to impress Shruti New Delhi: The first trailer of 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' is out now. Directed by Prabhudeva, the film stars Girish Kumar and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. The promo suggests that it's a story about a foreign educated boy who falls in love with a desi girl. ...  
05:28 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya: Sonu Sood plays Shruti Haasan's brother
by IANS
Mumbai: Actor Sonu Sood has just finished dubbing for director Prabhudheva's upcoming film 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' and says the movie looks 'fabulous'. The 39-year-old will be seen playing Shruti Haasan's strict brother in the movie, which also marks debut of producer Kumar Taurani's son Girish Kumar. "Yesterday (Saturday), dubbed for 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya'. Looking fabulous. Congrats Girish Kumar, Kumar Taurani. Prabhudheva rightly said, 'Conviction pays.'," Sonu posted on his Twitter...  
11:59 AM, Apr 21, 2013

Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya: Girish set to debut in Bollywood New Delhi: A new poster of Prabhudeva's forthcoming directorial venture 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' has been revealed. The film stars debutant Girish Kumar and Shruti Haasan. The film is scheduled to be released on June 21, 2013. ...  
10:33 AM, Apr 17, 2013

Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya: Prabhudeva introduces Girish Kumar New Delhi: The first look of Prabhudeva's next directorial venture 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' has been released. The film stars Girish Kumar and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' is scheduled to be released on June 21, 2013. ...  
11:37 AM, Apr 13, 2013

Newcomer Vidyullekha finds Junior NTR 'benevolent'
by IANS
Chennai: He may be a superstar, grandson of legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) senior, but at heart he is very 'kind', feels southern actress Vidyullekha Raman, who recently worked him in an upcoming yet-to-be-titled Telugu project. "I was extremely nervous to act opposite him (junior NTR) since the beginning. I was more worried because I was a newcomer and how would I be treated. He may be a...  
06:58 PM, Apr 04, 2013