‘You don’t become a legend without controversy’: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone on Chennai Express and more…
Arguably the biggest global star of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, was in London last week to promote his latest release, Chennai Express. Accompanying him was the film’s leading lady, Deepika Padukone and UTV producer, Siddharth Roy Kapur. The trio opened up to the media about what makes the film special. Read on… Q: Is Chennai Express the latest in a string of films that remakes … Continue reading ‘You don’t become a legend without controversy’: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone on Chennai Express and more…
Ek awaaz hai jo merey kanoun meyn goonjtee rehtee hay
Seventy-nine years before I was born, the world as I would come to know it changed completely. Amidst all the seasons, weather, humans, animals, developed worlds, developing worlds, first worlds, third worlds emerged a new world: my world. They named this world Bollywood. And here I am a hundred odd years later, gushing over cinema, new and old alike. Bollywood isn’t only about well-choreographed songs, … Continue reading Ek awaaz hai jo merey kanoun meyn goonjtee rehtee hay
The Flying Sikh comes to London!
With London having cemented its position as one of the most important markets for Bollywood, more and more filmmakers are making time for pre-release promotions in the Capital. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is the latest in line with a grand gala premiere held in London this weekend. The film is based on real-life sports hero, Milkha Singh, christened as the ‘Flying Sikh’ – a … Continue reading The Flying Sikh comes to London!
Ranbir Kapoor: I can only honour my family by acting well
He is the quintessential star kid, the scion of Indian cinema’s first family. Meet Ranbir Kapoor. After an underwhelming debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2007 Saanwariya, he has gone from strength to strength proving that he is here to stay based not on his famously enviable surname but for his talent. Ranbir Kapoor walks into the room all suited up looking every bit the … Continue reading Ranbir Kapoor: I can only honour my family by acting well
Chakravyuh: Prakash Jha stuns again!
Prakash Jha, the acclaimed Bollywood director of films like Rajneeti and Gangaajalhad the honour of showcasing his latest offering at the BFI London Film festivalunderway at the moment. Chakravyuh stars Arjun Rampal and Abhay Deol in the lead roles and is a tale of two friends in the backdrop of the Naxalite uprising in some parts of India. “I am extremely happy that the London Film Festival wanted to choose a … Continue reading Chakravyuh: Prakash Jha stuns again!