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Big B, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan: Actors who've also worked behind the camera

Since actors are aware of the stories which viewers will adore, they know which project will get them huge monetary gains. That's why the role of the producer continues to lure many established Bollywood actors.

Amitabh Bachchan had turned producer during his short-term retirement period. He had set up Amitabh Bachchan Corporation, Ltd. (A.B.C.L.) in 1996. It was created with the thought to make it a 10 billion (approx 250 million $US) premier entertainment company by 2000. In addition to 'Tere Mere Sapne', AB Corp Ltd had also produced 'Mrityudaata', 'Major Saab', 'Aks' and 'Viruddh'.

Besides acting in films like 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Peepli Live', 'Dhobi Ghat', 'Delhi Belly', 'Talaash', 'P.K.', Aamir Khan aka Mr Perfectionist has also produced these projects.

02:13 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Here's why Jiah Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif changed their names

What's in a name? Just about everything! That's precisely why celebrities don't mind changing their birth names. From not finding the name unique enough, to making an attempt to draw good fortune and avoiding sharing it with other popular names, the list of reasons is unending, it seems. From Jiah Khan, Katrina Kaif, Rekha to Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, all these celebrities have re-invented themselves by changing their names.Nafisa Khan, who committed suicide recently, changed her name to Jiah. The new name was inspired by Angelina Jolie-starrer 'Gia'. When asked what promoted her to take the decision, the actress had said in an interview that she didn't want to change as a person. But by being in the limelight, she couldn't have averted the inevitable. So the new name was just an attempt to preserve her real self.

Back in 2008, Shilpa Shetty's highly-guarded secret was revealed. Wondering what it was? Well, it was her real name - Ashwini Shetty! The actor changed her name, when she was a teenager, because of numerological reasons.

Akshay Kumar's real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. He was also referred to as Raju by his close friends. Akshay, who'd done several odd jobs, before joining the showbiz industry, also took up modelling assignments.

04:32 PM, Jun 05, 2013

'Satyagraha' First Stills: Amitabh, Kareena, Ajay fight against corruption

Prakash Jha is geared up for another political drama 'Satyagraha'. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Ajay Devgn.

With the first teaser of the film out, 'Satyagraha' brings to light the issue of corruption and the fight against corruption.

Arjun Rampal, who was also seen in Prakash Jha's last film 'Rajneeti', will also play an important role in the film.

01:13 PM, May 31, 2013

Rituparno Ghosh (1963-2013): 12 must watch films of the maverick director

One of the most relevant filmmakers of our times, Rituparno Ghosh left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with his sensitive, poignant stories of the common man. While all his works are brilliant, we pick out 12 of his films that one must watch.

'Unishe April' was Rituparno Ghosh's second feature film as a director. The world was yet unknown to the this sensitive director's poignant story telling. The film revolved around a dancer mother and her doctor daughter who shared a strained relationship. The story unfolded on 19 April, which happened to be an important date in both their lives and how the rediscover their love and bond for each other on that day. The film featured Aparna Sen, Deboshree Roy and Prasenjit Chaterjee.

Many say 'Abohoman' was based on Satyajit Ray's life but Ghosh never confirmed it. The film narrated the story of a renowned director who falls in love with young actress who is of his son's age and how he mentors her to be a fine actress. The film featured Dipankar de, Mamata Shankar, Ananya Chatterjee and Jisshu Sengupta.

11:58 AM, May 30, 2013

Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha to star in Prabhudeva's next

Mumbai: After the success of 'Son of Sardaar', actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha are reportedly teaming up again for Prabhudeva's next untitled project. According to sources the duo have been confirmed for the choreographer-turned-director's next film to be produced by Gordhan Tanwani of Baba Films. Actress Yami Gautam of 'Vicky Donor' fame has also been finalised for this project and will be seen in an interesting role. This would...

04:39 PM, May 20, 2013

Kajol: Waiting for the right script to act in a movie again

Mumbai: Actress Kajol says though family responsibilities and her husband actor Ajay Devgn's film production company has been keeping her busy, she is waiting for a right script to act in a movie again. "It has to be a good script with a tight screenplay. The production house needs to be good too. It is as important as your role in the film," Kajol told PTI here today. Daughter of...

10:59 AM, May 13, 2013

Emraan Hashmi is my first choice for my film: Shagufta Rafique

Mumbai: Writer Shagufta Rafique is keen to cast Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi or Ajay Devgn in an action thriller, which will be her directorial debut. Shagufta started her career as a writer with Bhatt camp production company -- Vishesh Films with 'Woh Lamhe' and has been part of the company in the capacity of a dialogue writer and screenplay writer for films like 'Aawarapan', 'Raaz 2', 'Jism 2', 'Murder 2',...

09:59 AM, May 02, 2013

Bollywood's honest cops: What India's police can learn from them

While the entire country is lashing out at Delhi Police for their inability to bring law and order in the capital, we take a look at some filmy cops who can easily be guide books to our cops.Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, 'Khakee' had an ensemble cast consisting of Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Tushhar Kapoor. Big B played the righteous cop who heads with his team to a small town in Maharashtra to escort back a dreaded terrorist to Mumbai. Even though he is lured by corrupt politicians and goons to give up the case and live a comfortable retired life with his wife, Anant Srivastav refuses to bow down or succumb to pressure and goes around doing his job right.

Sanjay Dutt plays Inayat Khan in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Mission Kashmir' , who is guilt ridden of killing an entire family during an encounter. He brings home the orphaned Altaf and adopts him as his own son. On knowing that Khan had killed his family, Altaf turns into a terrorist determined to seek revenge for his family's death. While Khan is pained by the Altaf's anger, he also takes upon himself to save Kashmir from being attacked.

Rohit Shetty's film featured Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham, a righteous police officer who takes it upon himself to end the tyrannical rule of corrupt politician Jaikant Shikre (Prakash Raj).

04:26 PM, Apr 24, 2013

Satyagraha: Work is therapeutic, says Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his work 'dissects' him from the 'daily and hourly burdens'. The 70-year-old shared his thoughts through his post on his blog. He wrote: "The sun sets again and another day of turmoil comes to an end. The work is the place that I would like to be always. It is almost like a balm across an aching forehead - therapeutic." "Work dissects me from the...

02:36 PM, Apr 07, 2013

'Himmatwala' earns Rs 44.89 cr in the first week

New Delhi: All the hype made around 'Himmatwala' seems to be dying down as the film has lost the race at the box office. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about the film's business in the first week, "#Himmatwala collected approx. Rs 44.89 cr nett in Week 1. Rejected!" Sajid Khan, the director of 'Himmatwala', had said before the film's release that he doesn't care about the ratings being given to...

11:16 AM, Apr 05, 2013

If not an actor, I would have been a doctor: Tamannaah

From featuring as the fresh face of Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant's album to an established Kollywood actress, Tamannaah has come a long way. And with Sajid Khan's 'Himmatwala', the actress has made her entry into Bollywood. The actress joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on her movie 'Himmatwala'. Q. Have you learnt classical dance..in the song 'sapno mein sajana' you are doing really good dance? Asked by: Kamila A....

07:06 PM, Apr 04, 2013