Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a tough task master: Richa Chadda

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a tough task master: Richa Chadda Mumbai: Actress Richa Chadda, who would be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-talked about film 'Ram Leela', was initially sceptical about doing it as she had not read the script. "Initially, I was not sure about doing 'Ram Leela' as I had not read the script. I did not get to read the script till one month of filming. As he (Bhansali) is guarded about what he makes. I still...
03:33 PM, May 25, 2013

My character is based on Sonu Punjaban in 'Fukrey': Richa Chadda

My character is based on Sonu Punjaban in 'Fukrey': Richa Chadda New Delhi: After her critically acclaimed performance as Nagma Khatun in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', Richa Chadda is keen to cement her career by experimenting with challenging role in Bollywood. Chadda, who earned praise in Anurag Kashyap's two-part crime saga, will next be seen playing a gangster in two of her upcoming movies --'Fukrey' and 'Tamanchey'. Richa's aim is to follow the success of 'GOW' by taking on challenging roles rather...
03:58 PM, May 09, 2013

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I am a nomadic lover

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I am a nomadic lover Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali confesses that there were 'relationships that didn't work out'. He admits that his life may be 'unfulfilled', but it isn't 'unhappy'. "All the pain, suffering, love passion and conflict have made me what I am. I make passionate love stories because I don't have love in my life. My art completes my life. My life may be unfulfilled. But it isn't unhappy," said Bhansali who turned...
07:02 PM, Apr 16, 2013

Roshni Chopra: I would like to anchor a dance show

Roshni Chopra: I would like to anchor a dance show Mumbai: After hosting 'Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur', 'Comedy Circus Teen Ka Tadka' and 'India's Got Talent', now Roshni Chopra is eyeing a dance show. "Anchoring is my first love. I should be back on 'Comedy Circus' soon. Reality programming has grown by leaps and bounds. I would like to anchor a dance show next because I love dance," Roshni told IANS. However, the winner of reality show 'Desi Girl'...
04:40 PM, Apr 14, 2013

'Chashme Baddoor' to 'Agneepath': What works for a Bollywood remake?

In 100 years of cinema, a handful of Bollywood films have inspired the directors so much that they took the risk of remaking the films. While some worked for the audiences, the others bombed at the box office. Farooque Sheikh's 1981 classic 'Chashme Buddoor' is the latest to join the bandwagon of remakes. David Dhawan has set the same story in the contemporary times giving the remake a new twist. The remake misses out on the innocent love but it's the tongue-in-cheek humour that works fine for today's audiences. Sajid Khan, who is a self-proclaimed fan of Bollywood films especially of the 1980s, went onto remake Jeetendra and Sridevi's 1983 film 'Himmatwala'. Though the director claimed that he knows the pulse of the audience, his film did not do much wonder at the box office. With some over the top dialogues and sad humour, 'Himmatwala' turned out to be a bad rip off. Rohit Shetty called his film 'Bol Bachchan', a modern-day 'Gol Maal'. With Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt, the 1979 film was a laugh riot. And, what worked wonders for 'Bol Bachchan' is the fact that Rohit Shetty just took some inspiration from the original characters and weaved his own story around it.
03:41 PM, Apr 07, 2013

Steven Spielberg to meet 61 Bollywood celebrities in India

Steven Spielberg to meet 61 Bollywood celebrities in India Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg is in India and will be meeting Amitabh Bachchan and other film personalities from Indian film industry at a party hosted by businessman Anil and Tina Ambani in Mumbai tonight at their residence. ...
03:32 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Sridevi: Bollywood celebrities who dared to work in fiction on TV

Bollywood celebrities have often moved to small screen to be a part of the reality shows. Some donned the hat of a host while others became judge on the shows. But only a few dared to tread in unknown waters- fiction. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the new addition with his show 'Saraswatichandra'. Sridevi left Bollywood for family at the peak of her career in 1997. But the actress later turned to television with her comedy fiction show 'Malini Iyer' in 2004 where she played the role of a housewife. Known for her role in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron' and 'Mandi', Neena Gupta also experimented with television with serials like 'Gul Gulshan Gulfam'. But she is best knwon for her fiction shows like 'Dard' and 'Saans'.
06:01 PM, Feb 26, 2013

Hope 'Saraswatichandra' runs for 2000 episodes: Bhansali

Hope 'Saraswatichandra' runs for 2000 episodes: Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut TV show 'Saraswatichandra' is finally on air and the director-producer hopes that it completes 2,000 episodes. An adaptation of Govardhanram Madhavaram Tripathi's novel, the show went live Monday on Star Plus. Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget are seen as the lead actors in it. ...
04:02 PM, Feb 26, 2013

Bollywood's biggest stars at Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 50th birthday party

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali who debuts as producer on TV with 'Saraswatichandra' celebrated his birthday with Bollywood's biggest stars. Priyanka Chopra is seen a Bhansali's birthday party.Farah Khan (second from right) and Kirron Kher (R) were among those present at the birthday party.Anu Malik, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Madhur Bhandarkar at Bhansali's birthday party.
02:42 PM, Feb 25, 2013

Saraswatichandra: Where is Bhansali's usual style and grandeur?

Saraswatichandra: Where is Bhansali's usual style and grandeur? Sanjay Leela Bhansali now makes his foray into small screen and adapting an old classic into a tv series. ...
02:32 PM, Feb 25, 2013

Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates his birthday on the sets of 'Saraswatichandra'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali turned an year older today and the sets of his upcoming telvision series 'Sarawsatichandra' had his birthday celebrations in full swing. Monica Bedi was dressed in an elegant chiffon saree on the sets of 'Saraswatichandra'.And definitely the director would not have mind a chocolate cake. Doesn't it look fabulous and yum!
12:48 PM, Feb 24, 2013

10 things to look forward to in the next thirty days

10 things to look forward to in the next thirty days Exciting times ahead for fans of movies and music and television. From honouring the best of cinema at the 85th Academy Awards to Norah Jones performing in India live to Charlie Sheen making his debut on Indian television ...
08:05 PM, Feb 18, 2013

Monica Bedi set to make a comeback with 'Saraswatichandra'

Monica Bedi set to make a comeback with 'Saraswatichandra' Actress Monica Bedi, the former companion of Abu Salem, says she has put her past behind and is readying to start afresh her career with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first telly show 'Saraswatichandra'. ...
06:30 PM, Feb 16, 2013

100 Years of Indian Cinema: The most memorable marriage proposals in Bollywood films

Love stories have been an eccentric part of the Bollywood films followed by grand weddings. The boy and the girl's family meet and decide on their future. But, Bollywood has its own twists and interesting tales to tell while portraying marriage proposal scenes in films. < 'Sun Sun Didi Tere Liye Ek Rishta Aaya Hai' from Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Khubsoorat' beautifully portrays the excitement and anxiety related to marriage proposals. The film revolves around Manju (Rekha) whose sister gets married.In 'Sholay', Jay (Amitabh Bachchan) takes Veeru (Dharmendra) marriage proposal to Mausiji's place and tells her that Veeru has a few wrong habits but he is a man with a golden heart. It is one of the funniest scenes of the film. In 'Chupke Chupke', vivacious Sulekha (Sharmila Tagore) falls in love with Botany Professor Parimal Tripathi. Ramu Kaka takes the marriage proposal to Sulekha's house and calls Parimal 'Ghaas Phoos Ka Doctor'.
03:43 PM, Feb 16, 2013

Photos: Sanjay Leela Bhansali makes TV debut; Rani Mukerji comes to support

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is making his foray into the small screen. The filmmaker, is producing a new show on Star Plus called 'Saraswatichandra'.The show 'Saraswatichandra' was launched in Mumbai in a glittering event.rani Mukerji, who worked with Bhansali in 'Black' came launched the show.
03:34 PM, Feb 15, 2013