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My father-in-law got a funeral he deserved: Akshay Kumar

My father-in-law got a funeral he deserved: Akshay Kumar


MUMBAI: Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna got a “dignified” funeral, and one which he truly “deserved”, says his actor son-in-law Akshay Kumar, who always wanted to witness the late actor’s superstardom. “I always wanted to witness my father-in-law’s superstar stardom
Watch out for mixed bag of movies this week

Watch out for mixed bag of movies this week


Last week audiences were served with young romantic drama “Cocktail”, this Friday comedies “Challo Driver” and “I M 24″ and children’s films “Gattu” and “Jalpari” will hit the screens. After gaining recognition at film festivals, “Gattu”, produced by the Children’s
Amitabh Bachchan appeals for help to protect tigers

Amitabh Bachchan appeals for help to protect tigers


Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Sunday appealed to the people to help protect India’s national animal, the tiger, saying “every tiger killed in the country for their body parts trade is like giving away parts of our mother India”. He was
Time now to groove on Bollywood's hot item songs

Time now to groove on Bollywood’s hot item songs


From “Chikni chameli”, “Ooh la la” to “Anarkali disco chali” – in recent times, Bollywood has produced some peppy item numbers that can get you out of slumber and push you to put on your dancing shoes! Filmmakers, choreographers and
Kareena Kapoor to catwalk at  Lakme Fashion Week finale?

Kareena Kapoor to catwalk at Lakme Fashion Week finale?


Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is likely to walk the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 runway at the grand finale to be jointly presented by designer Kallol Dutta and duo Pankaj-Nidhi. The forthcoming edition will be held here Aug 3-7.
How much more tax, ask upset Bollywood actors?

How much more tax, ask upset Bollywood actors?


The government’s decision to levy 12 percent service tax on film and TV actors has left many fuming. While veteran actress Hema Malini feels it would burden producers further, actor Arshad Warsi believes it would leave many actors jobless and
Bollywood packs its best punch with raw action

Bollywood packs its best punch with raw action


Advanced technology can make actors fly in the air, jump down high-rises and do other dazzling, dangerous stunts. But it is the old Bollywood ‘dhishoom, dhishoom’ staple that really sets the viewer’s adrenaline rushing – borne out by the success
Bollywood report card: Small films boost box office

Bollywood report card: Small films boost box office


Small is big in Bollywood. In the first five months, small-budget non-commercial films have kept the cash registers ringing and kept filmmakers happy, trade experts say, adding that the icing on the cake has been three biggies that crossed the
Bollywood remembers 'immortal' Mehdi Hassan

Bollywood remembers ‘immortal’ Mehdi Hassan


His fans feel that the world of ghazal is left with a void with the passing away of “immortal” Pakistani maestro Mehdi Hassan, who died in Karachi Wednesday. From Shreya Ghoshal to Anupam Kher, they all mourn his death, but
Newcomers aren't bad investment in Bollywood

Newcomers aren’t bad investment in Bollywood


Working with newcomers is no longer risky! The box office success of two recent releases “Vicky Donor” and “Ishaqzaade” is a pointer to this. Filmmakers say audiences crave for freshness on screen and new talent helps bring growth to the