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Jul31	John Abraham As A Football Player Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 Know More: Movie Business 2.0, Movie Business John Abraham is going places. After being signed up to play a rock start, the actor now will grace the Indian celluloid as a footballer in the UTV Production ‘Goal’. No doubt Johnny boy has the physique and the charisma to play a footballer and in fact has replaced Saif Ali Khan who was originally cast in the movie. The film would be directed by Vivek Agnihotri who has employed an international crew for this mega venture. Andy Ansah who has rubbed shoulders with Pele, Ronaldinho, David Beckham has been hired by UTV too and you can expect this movie to hit the screens by Diwali time. Posted at 3:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul31	Rimi Sen's Racist Comments Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 There is something about Rimi Sen which really grates on my nerves and I can’t fathom what she’s doing in Bollywood. For some strange reason she is considered lucky and now is always a part of any comedy film. Here... Continue Reading Posted at 3:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	After Othello Saif Wants Hamlet Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 Saif Ali Khan is basking in the glory of Omkara. While opinions vary on the movie itself, however Saif’s performance as Langda Tyagi has been lapped by one and all. So now I don’t blame the chote nawab wanting to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara Review By Subash K Jha Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 I still haven’t seen Omkara yet and I blame the Indian wedding scenario for it! I have been extremely busy with a family wedding so haven’t gotten a chance to see this desi Othello. However a lot of readers have... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mani Ratnam's Lajjo Cast Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 It is now confirmed that Aamir Khan will work in Mani Ratnam’ next directorial venture ‘Lajoo’. Now news is pouring in that Kareena Kapoor is also a part of this dream team and will be cast opposite Aamir Khan!... Continue Reading Posted at 1:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Exclusive On Shoot Images Of Nirgun Raakh Liya Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 We talked about Akshay Kumar’s new avatar as a singer. Well our story got picked up by the people behind the video and Light Storm Productions have been kind enough to send us some exclusive images from the shoot.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Namesake Trailer By Mira Nair Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 I first came across the trailer of Mira Nair’ film’ The Namesake’ at t-hype’s site and boy was I impressed. Not exactly a ‘Bollywood’ film but hey I’m still going to talk about it since it does have Bollywood favorites... Continue Reading Posted at 10:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Abhishek Bachchan As Dhirubhai Ambani Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 We all know how close the Bachchan parivar is to the Ambani parivar, well at least to Anil Ambani’s side of family. Their friendship has been always the talk of the town which is what you expect when a top... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Farhan Akhtar On Don and SRK Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 Don is always in the news, more so for the wrong reasons. Here are some excerpts from an interview of the director Farhan Akhtar who can’t understand what the hoopla is all about."Why is it so important for the world... Continue Reading Posted at 10:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekly Box Office Report Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 Let’ see how Bollywood is faring this week. The major two releases were Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota… What If? And Killer. While former as expected hasn’t set the BO ablaze, the Killer also lacks the ‘killer instinct’! Golmaal... Continue Reading Posted at 10:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Upen Patel Asks Akshay's Help Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 Upen Patel is an unlikely success story in Bollywood. Don’t get me wrong he may be good-looking enough to be a top model in India, however in Bollywood you need much more than looks. Factors like diction, presence and... Continue Reading Posted at 3:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Adlabs Signs Harry Baweja Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 As a result of production houses finally finding a strong footing in the Indian Film Industry, we have been hearing of sorts of industry deals cropping up. UTV has been on a signing spree so how can Adlabs stay behind?... Continue Reading Posted at 3:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kabul Express At Toronto Film Festival Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 KANK is not the only Indian movie to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). News has just poured in that ‘Kabul Express’, a Yash Raj Production has also been selected. The film stars John Abraham and... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara's Star Studded Premiere Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 Omkara was screened yesterday at Yash Raj's s studio and the who’s who of the Film Industry graced the event. The movie was appreciated by one and all and even received a standing ovation from the attending glitterati. In fact... Continue Reading Posted at 3:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exclusive Image Of SRK's Don Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 Stop the press! We have a never seen before image of SRK from Don and boy does he look fetching! I did a double take when I looked at the image but with Farhan Akhtar behind the film, what else... Continue Reading Posted at 2:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul27	Sushmita Sen Tells All Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 Sushmita Sen is one of the most stylish women in Bollywood; she is also one of the most self obsessed individuals I've come across! No I don’t have anything against her personally but anyone who hires a man since her... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saif On Omkara Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 One movie which is on everyone’s must watch list is Omkara, the Indian adaptation of Othello. My reason for watching the movie would be mainly Saif, who has surprised everyone with his look (to say the least). In an interview... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Special Edition SRK Watch By TAG Heuer Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 Bollywood has woken up to in-film advertising as there is no tomorrow. We can credit or blame Subhash Ghai for this trend who bombarded viewers with various products in his flop film Yaadein. Since then many producers to cover costs... Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rampals As Producers Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 Many of you know by now that Arjun Rampal and his wife Meher Jessia have turned producers and their first film as producers ‘I See You’ is being shot in London. The couple have been garnering a lot of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Movies And Their Release Dates Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 The next few months are going to be a dream come true for any Bollywood fan. With movies like Don, Omkara, and KANK in the pipeline, it’s all good! Diwali/EID time would also be totally ‘dhamakedar’ and from their... Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul26	Bollywood Plays With Dolls Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 Merchandising is taking a whole new turn in Britain! While Bollywood has recently woken up to merchandising, most of them revolve around a specific movie and the characters associated with them. However a British toy manufacturer and a NRI... Continue Reading Posted at 10:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dino Turns Producer Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 What do you do when your acting career fails to take off? Well if you are a die hard (as many are in Bollywood), then you‘ll turn into a producer and make your own films! The latest actor to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Choker Bali Sleazy In Down South! Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 They say ignorance is bliss and this certainly holds true in Aishwarya Rai’s case. I am pretty sure that the actress is unaware that her classic Bengali film Choker Bali is being marketed as a sleazy film down south!... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Big B And SRK Fallout? Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 The whole world (ok I am being a tad dramatic) is speculating about the apparent fall out of Industry giants Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. However the Big B rubbishes all these rumors and was heard remarking: "Shahrukh... Continue Reading Posted at 10:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	KANK Will Be Screened At Toronto Film Festival Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 Karan Johar’s KANK (I am lazy) will now be screened at the annual Gala Section of Toronto Film Festival and Johar the humble soul he is, isn’t surprised! Looks like the Canadian made an exception for Johar as the usually... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	John A Rockstar Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 Bollywood is full of delusional characters who think of them as Rockstars. I can accept a SRK or a Saif claiming to be a Rockstar, but when a Himesh Reshammiya claims the same, I don’t know whether to laugh or... Continue Reading Posted at 10:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Karishma In RGV's Sholay Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 One movie which everyone is looking forward to or in my dreading is Ram Gopal Varma’s Sholay. Don’t getting me wrong I do like RGV’s eccentric streak and do believe he gave us some great films, but some films are... Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Akshay Kumar Goes Devotional Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 After Akshaye Khanna, guess who else is bitten by the singing bug? It’s none other than his namesake Akshay Kumar. Thankfully there is no Himesh R on this project, so you can breath easily. If you are a regular... Continue Reading Posted at 10:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Priyanka Chopra Represents India Again Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 Priyanka Chopra fans will be happy to read this one (we have many on this blog). The actress is finally getting an opportunity to break away from her bimbo tag. She will be the first ever actor from the Indian... Continue Reading Posted at 9:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Madhur Bhandarkar On Traffic Signal Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 Madhur Bhandarkar movies are either hated or loved. Barring his Chandni Bar, I find all his attempts pretty pretentious. However there is no denying that both Page 3 and Corporate have garnered critical and audience support. After Page 3... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	The New Bollywood Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Bollywood has never had it so good, not only are the cash registers ringing but the movies are getting critical acclaim. The line between good cinema and commercial cinema is finally getting blurred and Bollwyood is breaking away from all... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Amitabh - The New Item Boy! Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Whatever Big B does, makes news. Now according to industry insiders his millions of fans are in for a treat as the Big will be seen in an item number! And here I thought items numbers are a thing of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Naseerudin Shah Ko Gussa Kyon Aaata Hai? Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 There is no doubt that Naseerudin Shah is one the finest actors to ever grace the Indian Celluloid but ever since his directorial debut the man has been stepping on everyone’s toes with his unflattering opinions which range from SRK’s... Continue Reading Posted at 10:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Importance Of The NRI Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Bollywood is truly on a roll and one of the major reason is the NRI market which has translated into big bucks for the industry. An interesting article appeared on the Hindustan Times where Big Guns like Karan Johar, Yash... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Box Office Report Card Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Ok right now no major movie is been released which might be a blockbuster. While we have to wait for Diwali for the next ‘dhamaka’ at the Bo lets just see how much the movies are raking in these days.... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul23	Akshaye Khanna Sings Now Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 What do stars do to save their careers? Most of them indulge into all sorts of publicity gimmicks which range from the surreal to the sublime! Who can forget Ashmit Patel’s MSM scandal or Rakhi Sawant’s Kissing fiasco (mmm she... Continue Reading Posted at 3:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Farhan Akhtar On Don Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 One movie which all us are waiting for is Farhan Akhtar’s Don. To me Farhan Akhtar is a genius not only because of Dil Chahta Hai but also Lakshya , one of the most underrated movies of all time... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Now Its Kajol In 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 We were one of the first to tell you about the presence of John Abraham in the highly anticipated 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna '. So after John Abraham and Arjun Rampal guess who will grace Johar’s KANK? Well I would... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Amitabh To Work With Michael Caine Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 Looks like its not just SRK who was able to charm the Brits and planning to work with the British Film Industry. According to sources (it’s still unconfirmed) the Big B may share the celluloid with British legend Michael... Continue Reading Posted at 2:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Bollywood BAFTA Week Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 If you want to indulge in some heavy dutystar gazing then hop on a plane to than amchi Mumbai as that place is buzzing with Bollywood stars. But you already knew that didn’t you? The Bollywood BAFTA week was quite... Continue Reading Posted at 2:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul20	Krrish In LA Times And Newsweek Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Looks like it’s not only Indians who like the movie Krrish. Personally I didn’t care for the superhero caper as I believe for a great superhero story you need an equally powerful villain. Something which Krrish overlooked and concentrated more... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rani And Saif On Screen Once Again Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Rani and Saif may be poles apart but they sure ignited the silver screen with their unbelievable chemistry in the battle of the sexes film Hum Tum. Audiences were left wanting for more and guess in Bollywood wishes do come... Continue Reading Posted at 10:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dr Bachchan In Leicester Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 We told you a couple of days ago how Amitabh Bachchan has been bestowed the title of Dr for his contributions to arts by De Montfort University. This rare honor as expected sent a wave of jubilation among millions of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sunil Shetty -The Biggest Loser Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Amitabh did it, Manoj did it and even our Govinda did it. Yes we are talking about stars taking the television plunge which a few decades ago was just not heard about. However all this changed with one show called... Continue Reading Posted at 10:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rai vs Rai Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Come this October Aishwarya will face her biggest competition. Before you start jumping into conclusions and think in context of a very eligible Bachchan, let me just say stop! Ms Rai will clash with herself as two major movies of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul19	Corporate Panned By ASSOCHAM Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 Looks like I am not the only one who didn’t like Corporate, a film which deals more with the sleazy side of the business world than focusing on what the corporate world is all about. Now the Associated Chambers of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Annual Osian Film Festival Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 If you are a lover of good cinema , then you must attend the Annual Osian Film Festival which is happening in New-Delhi right now. This festival is a great place to see a wide amalgamation of movies which have... Continue Reading Posted at 9:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	More About Hat Trick Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 I talked about two new movies By UTV yesterday and one of them was Hat-Trick. This movie is directed by Milan Luthria,the man behind Taxi NO. 9211 and as expected has created a lot of buzz. As the name suggests,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rituparno Ghosh's First Commercial Movie Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 We are all familiar with Rituparno Ghosh and his style of cinema. This is the man who gave us gems like Chokher Bali and Raincoat which in all honesty wasn’t your usual Bollywood fare. Now looks like RG is trying... Continue Reading Posted at 8:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Reincarnation Of Karz Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 Bollywood has been bitten badly by the remake bug and as an audience we don’t know what to make of it. I may be looking forward to Don - The Chase but in all honesty I am dreading the remake... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Bollywood Goes Mobile! Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Not only is Bollywood in a happy place but its in a cool place! No longer do we cringe in public when the term Bollywood pops up and pretend we don’t watch Hindi movies. Yes the Indian public is finally... Continue Reading Posted at 9:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	UTV Announces Two More Movies Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 I remember reading somewhere how the former film giant Bharat Shah was against the general corporatization of the film industry as it involved contracts, lawyers etc something he claimed an artist should never deal with. While there is some truth... Continue Reading Posted at 9:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dhoom 2 Delayed For A Reason Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Conspiracy theories are the norm of the Hindi Film Industry! Many were contemplating why the movie Dhoom 2, the much awaited sequel of Dhoom has been delayed. Some said that the makers were getting cold feet while others droned how... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SRK To Act In British Film? Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Shah Rukh Khan the heartbeat of millions of Bollywood lovers is all set to carve a niche for himself in the British Film Industry. With the world getting smaller and Bollwyood becoming more global this doesn’t come much of a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Anil Thadani Expands Business Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Not many of you know that Raveena Tondon’s husband Anil Thadani is also a well respected distributor in Bombay. Known to keep a low profile Thandani has always been intuitive when it comes to films and was last seen celebrating... Continue Reading Posted at 9:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul17	Krrish Creates Box-Office History Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Some more Krrish news. Looks like there is no escaping our very own desi superhero and he is just about everywhere these days! This movie may have been panned by the critics (and my 10 year old nephew) but the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Aamir Khan Reacts To Bombay Blasts Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Aamir Khan has always been in a different league all together. Be it his acting, his style, his movies, this Khan is just plain different and we like him for that. Now amidst the Bombay Bomb blasts the Khan has... Continue Reading Posted at 10:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	RDB At BAFTA Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Looks like The RDB effect is contagious. This movie after winning millions of hearts at home is now creating buzz overseas. By that I don’t mean just the South Asian audience but also the non Hindi speaking audience. The movie... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Madhuri Dixit Makes Her Comeback Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 All the millions fans who were heartbroken when Madhuri Dixit sailed away with her prince across the Atlantic Ocean, have a reason to smile! Looks like MD is all ready to make a comeback (if you want to call that)... Continue Reading Posted at 9:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	John Abraham In Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Looks like we have another reason to go and catch Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna! If the stellar cast and the SRK-KJ combo wasn’t enough to convince you, this surely will. According to the industry sources KANK will also see a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	Aamir Charged For Cruelty Against Animals Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 I know the Khans rule the film kingdom but can anyone please tell them that they are not the rulers of the animal kingdom! I mean for god sake first it was Salman, then Saif now its Aamir! The moralistic... Continue Reading Posted at 11:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sneak Peak At Salman's Marigold Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 Salman Khan is someone I just don’t like. This superstar maybe a heartthrob of millions and one of the biggest stars ever but his on and off screen antics never really impressed moi! However one film of Sallu to look... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	RGV And T-Series Collaborate Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 Ram Gopal Verma is in news once again and this time for all the right reasons! For quite some time there have been rumors that his ‘Factory’ (his production house) is in dire straits, however RVG is having the last... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood And The Corporate World Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 A few years ago the words like Bollywood and Corporate (not the movie) just didn’t go together. However all this is changing and Bollywood is definitely in a transition stage. I had written about the general corporatization of Bollywood... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ghai Opens Acting School Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 If you have been bitten by the acting bug (my sympathies) and want to give Bollywood a shot then you can always enroll at Subhash Ghai’s state-of-the-art acting school Whistling Woods International. The self proclaimed showman is turning teacher... Continue Reading Posted at 10:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul13	Don And Dhoom Clash Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 Whoever said that camps don’t exist in Bollywood surely doesn’t know what they are talking about or are heavily stoned! ShahRukh Khan the golden boy of the Yash Chopra camp has fallen from grace and the Chopras are hell bent... Continue Reading Posted at 12:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jagmohan Mundhra And Congress Butt Head Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 It was an ambitious project and from the very beginning piqued the Indian interest, since we love our Bollywood as much as we love our politics. The untitled film about the life and trials of Congress president Sonia Gandhi has... Continue Reading Posted at 12:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Perizaad Zorabian Won't Play A Lesbian Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 The self proclaimed different actress Perizaad Zorabian is not as different as we thought! I have nothing against her but I hate the condescending attitude most of the art or indie films actresses have towards main stream Bollywood. Perizaad... Continue Reading Posted at 11:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Spirit Of Mumbai Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 While the whole country is recovering from the shock of the Bombay blasts, one can’t help but admire the city’s spirit and resilience. Everyone knows that Mumbai or Bombay is the country’s film capital and let’s just see how... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Krrish Goes To Harvard! Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 Looks like all that flying around and dancing in lungis has finally paid off for Hrithik Roshan! Our very own desi superhero has been academically considered by the prestigious American Harvard University! News is just pouring in that Krrish is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul12	Bollywood To Make $3.3 billion In 2010 Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 The cash registers are ringing, the producers are getting richer and the films are getting more global. Yes folks Bollywood is changing for the better and looks like there is no turning back. An article in Bollywood City writes about... Continue Reading Posted at 9:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara The Film Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 One movie not to be missed in the coming days is Omkara the Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare’s 17th century classic, “Othello”. The director Vishal Bhardwaj shot to fame with debut film Maqbool which was an adaptation of Macbeth. This... Continue Reading Posted at 9:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Anthony Kaun Hai? Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 Everyone has just one question on their mind, Anthony Kaun Hai? This new Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi movie has been creating a lot of buzz thanks to itswhacky title, its comic look and its catchy music! The movie is... Continue Reading Posted at 9:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood Goes To Britain Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 Gone are the days when you would board a plane to Bombay and catch the stars. If you want to rub shoulders with the Bollywood illuminati then there are more chances of bumping in to them in the European countryside... Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lata And Ustad Bismillah Khan To Share Stage Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 August 9, 2006 is going to be a historic date for Bollywood fans and the Indian nation. It on this fateful day that the whole nation will witness the historic show ‘India Gate Salutations 2006’ where legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	The Buzz On JODHAA AKBAR Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 After giving us gems like Lagaan and Swades, Ashutosh Gowariker‘s next release is something which everyone is looking forward too. Apart from the fact it’s an AG film (that’s enough for me) JODHAA AKBAR has quite the casting coup. Who... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saif And Soha Turn Producers! Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 When the whole Bollywood bandwagon is jumping into production how can Saif Ali Khan stay behind? News is pouring in that Saif with his actress sister Soha Ali Khan is all geared up to set a production house in the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Aamir Khan And His Movies Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 Okay here’s the dirt on Aamir Khan. Don’t expect anything sordid cos we are not that kind of website. Apparently there has been a lot of confusion regarding Aamir’s future films, though I wondewr why since the man is infamous... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kaho Naa Pyar Hai Part 2? Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 Told you Bollywood is infected. No it’s not something serious but actually the folks have been bitten by the sequel bug. After the success of Krrish and Phir Hera Phera, Bollywood has woken up to the new trend. Now looks... Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Karan Johar Happy That Industry Changing Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 Karan Johar is a happy man or so he claims! The director was in news recently for getting cold feet regarding his new movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna since it revolves around adultery. However looks like all that’s in the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul10	Bollywood- Its All ABout Loving Your Audience Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 The folks at Bollywood are getting innovate by the minutes, well at least when it comes to marketing gimmicks! No longer do they stop at teasers and trailers during the promotion period, infact they have started taking an out of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vivaah To Be Released On 10th November Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 While Kareena is busy obsessing over Hrithik (see below), boyfriend Shahid is all ready to woo Amrita Rao again on screen. This hit duo once again hopes to recreate the magic of their debut film. Both are extremely excited about their... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kareena Plays An Obsessed Lover Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 Kareena goes psycho! Relax she’s not been committed to an institution but that’s what she’s going to play in the new Zoya Akhtar movie. For the uninitiated Zoya is Farhan’s sister and Javed Akhtar’s daughter (but you already knew that... Continue Reading Posted at 8:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Amitabh Succumbs To The Business World Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 Okay more Big B news (hey that’s not a bad thing is it?). Amitabh will not only play doctor (sorry couldn’t resist) but is ready to jump into the Big Bad world of Business (again!). However looks like this time... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dr Amitabh Bachchan Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 Dr Amitabh Bachchan. Mmm has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? No it’s not a fictional character but the Big B has been conferred with a honary degree. The De Montford University at Leicester has awarded the honorary degree... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 9	Bollywood And Marketing Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 So we know that Bollywood is making money and we know that the stars are being paid exorbitant prices. But now let’s talk about the way Producers are recovering and making money no matter how the movies perform at the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood Box Office Performance Till Now Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Bollywood is having a ball this year! Unlike last year’s mediocre performance the industry has been successful in churning hit after hit. So the debacle of the past two years is behind them and now wallets (and the egos) are getting fatter by... Continue Reading Posted at 8:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood And Sequels Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Sequels are generally associated with our Hollywood cousins but as they say what’s good for the goose is good for the gander too (or something likes that)! The success of Krrish has silenced all the cynics who said that the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood Star Salaries Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Okay let’s talk numbers. Ever wonder how much does your favorite actor or actress make? Well lots!! According to a recent article in HT’s supplement Brunch the Bollywood stars are demanding exorbitant amounts of moolah and they are getting paid... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Corporate - A Review Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Director Madhur Bhandarkar like his mentor Ram Gopal Verma has been on a noble quest to make “different” or ‘hatke” films. Corporate maybe different from other Bollywood films but sadly its not different from Page 3. Corporate is about the... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 7	Golden Globes Here We Come Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Okay guys time to break out the champagne! News is just pouring in that Rang De Basanti has been accepted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association! So hello Golden Globes! This groundbreaking movie has already achieved a cult status and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Origin Of The Term Bollywood Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Then purist abhor it, the populist love it. Yes I am talking about the term Bollywood which like the film industry has always been embroiled in controversies. Many of the respected actors hate the term ‘Bollywood’. In fact Amitabh Bachchan... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Himesh Reshammiya Collaborates With Kamal Hassan Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Looks like there is no escaping from the nasal obsessed singing of Himesh Reshammiya. This man is on fire and breaking all records (and a lot ear drums) with his unique (?) singing style which is an amalgamation of Filmi... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara To Be Released On July 28 Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Vishal Bharadwaj is not getting any sleep these days. The reason being his much talked about film Omkara which is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. According to sources he’s making sure that the movie releases on July 28! No other... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Music Sales Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Karan Johar the king of family dramas is apparently sweating bullets as his third venture ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' evolves around the theme of adultery which is quite a break from his usual ‘Its all about loving your family’ movies.... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 6	Bollywood From Then To Now Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Bollywood has come a long way. Its metaphorsis from a mom and pop set up to an industry funded by the Underworld to it’s finally going corporate (well almost) has surprised many. Seeking inspiration from their Hollywood counterparts, the industry... Continue Reading Posted at 11:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fanaa Doing Record Business Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 They say in showbiz, no publicity is bad publicity and this definitely holds true in the new Aamir Khan-Kajol starrer Fanaa. This movie was predicted a blockbuster even when it was on paper. Why wouldn’t it be if you think... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Aishwarya Shows Business Sense Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Investing in bonds, shares etc are so passé. If you have millions to burn then take a leaf out of Aishwarya’s book. The stunner has gone ahead and invested heavily in Suzlon Windmills. Yes you heard that right Windmills! Ms... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hello- A Short Intro Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Hello beautiful world, I am Tanya Palta your resident expert on everything Bollywood. Like many Indians I have also grown up on a staple diet of rice, pulses and Bollywood! Be it the black and white or the golden era... Continue Reading Posted at 8:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Passage To Bollywood Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Bollywood is no longer the poor cousin of Hollywood. The puritans may hate the term Bollywood however I’m sorry to say we are stuck with this term forever! On the bright side it sounds so much better than Lollywood... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Jul31	John Abraham As A Football Player Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 Know More: Movie Business 2.0, Movie Business John Abraham is going places. After being signed up to play a rock start, the actor now will grace the Indian celluloid as a footballer in the UTV Production ‘Goal’. No doubt Johnny boy has the physique and the charisma to play a footballer and in fact has replaced Saif Ali Khan who was originally cast in the movie. The film would be directed by Vivek Agnihotri who has employed an international crew for this mega venture. Andy Ansah who has rubbed shoulders with Pele, Ronaldinho, David Beckham has been hired by UTV too and you can expect this movie to hit the screens by Diwali time. Posted at 3:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul31	Rimi Sen's Racist Comments Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 There is something about Rimi Sen which really grates on my nerves and I can’t fathom what she’s doing in Bollywood. For some strange reason she is considered lucky and now is always a part of any comedy film. Here... Continue Reading Posted at 3:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	After Othello Saif Wants Hamlet Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 Saif Ali Khan is basking in the glory of Omkara. While opinions vary on the movie itself, however Saif’s performance as Langda Tyagi has been lapped by one and all. So now I don’t blame the chote nawab wanting to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara Review By Subash K Jha Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 I still haven’t seen Omkara yet and I blame the Indian wedding scenario for it! I have been extremely busy with a family wedding so haven’t gotten a chance to see this desi Othello. However a lot of readers have... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mani Ratnam's Lajjo Cast Tanya Palta July 31, 2006 It is now confirmed that Aamir Khan will work in Mani Ratnam’ next directorial venture ‘Lajoo’. Now news is pouring in that Kareena Kapoor is also a part of this dream team and will be cast opposite Aamir Khan!... Continue Reading Posted at 1:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Exclusive On Shoot Images Of Nirgun Raakh Liya Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 We talked about Akshay Kumar’s new avatar as a singer. Well our story got picked up by the people behind the video and Light Storm Productions have been kind enough to send us some exclusive images from the shoot.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Namesake Trailer By Mira Nair Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 I first came across the trailer of Mira Nair’ film’ The Namesake’ at t-hype’s site and boy was I impressed. Not exactly a ‘Bollywood’ film but hey I’m still going to talk about it since it does have Bollywood favorites... Continue Reading Posted at 10:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Abhishek Bachchan As Dhirubhai Ambani Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 We all know how close the Bachchan parivar is to the Ambani parivar, well at least to Anil Ambani’s side of family. Their friendship has been always the talk of the town which is what you expect when a top... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Farhan Akhtar On Don and SRK Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 Don is always in the news, more so for the wrong reasons. Here are some excerpts from an interview of the director Farhan Akhtar who can’t understand what the hoopla is all about."Why is it so important for the world... Continue Reading Posted at 10:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekly Box Office Report Tanya Palta July 30, 2006 Let’ see how Bollywood is faring this week. The major two releases were Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota… What If? And Killer. While former as expected hasn’t set the BO ablaze, the Killer also lacks the ‘killer instinct’! Golmaal... Continue Reading Posted at 10:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Upen Patel Asks Akshay's Help Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 Upen Patel is an unlikely success story in Bollywood. Don’t get me wrong he may be good-looking enough to be a top model in India, however in Bollywood you need much more than looks. Factors like diction, presence and... Continue Reading Posted at 3:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Adlabs Signs Harry Baweja Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 As a result of production houses finally finding a strong footing in the Indian Film Industry, we have been hearing of sorts of industry deals cropping up. UTV has been on a signing spree so how can Adlabs stay behind?... Continue Reading Posted at 3:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kabul Express At Toronto Film Festival Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 KANK is not the only Indian movie to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). News has just poured in that ‘Kabul Express’, a Yash Raj Production has also been selected. The film stars John Abraham and... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara's Star Studded Premiere Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 Omkara was screened yesterday at Yash Raj's s studio and the who’s who of the Film Industry graced the event. The movie was appreciated by one and all and even received a standing ovation from the attending glitterati. In fact... Continue Reading Posted at 3:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exclusive Image Of SRK's Don Tanya Palta July 28, 2006 Stop the press! We have a never seen before image of SRK from Don and boy does he look fetching! I did a double take when I looked at the image but with Farhan Akhtar behind the film, what else... Continue Reading Posted at 2:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul27	Sushmita Sen Tells All Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 Sushmita Sen is one of the most stylish women in Bollywood; she is also one of the most self obsessed individuals I've come across! No I don’t have anything against her personally but anyone who hires a man since her... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saif On Omkara Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 One movie which is on everyone’s must watch list is Omkara, the Indian adaptation of Othello. My reason for watching the movie would be mainly Saif, who has surprised everyone with his look (to say the least). In an interview... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Special Edition SRK Watch By TAG Heuer Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 Bollywood has woken up to in-film advertising as there is no tomorrow. We can credit or blame Subhash Ghai for this trend who bombarded viewers with various products in his flop film Yaadein. Since then many producers to cover costs... Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rampals As Producers Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 Many of you know by now that Arjun Rampal and his wife Meher Jessia have turned producers and their first film as producers ‘I See You’ is being shot in London. The couple have been garnering a lot of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Movies And Their Release Dates Tanya Palta July 27, 2006 The next few months are going to be a dream come true for any Bollywood fan. With movies like Don, Omkara, and KANK in the pipeline, it’s all good! Diwali/EID time would also be totally ‘dhamakedar’ and from their... Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul26	Bollywood Plays With Dolls Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 Merchandising is taking a whole new turn in Britain! While Bollywood has recently woken up to merchandising, most of them revolve around a specific movie and the characters associated with them. However a British toy manufacturer and a NRI... Continue Reading Posted at 10:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dino Turns Producer Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 What do you do when your acting career fails to take off? Well if you are a die hard (as many are in Bollywood), then you‘ll turn into a producer and make your own films! The latest actor to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Choker Bali Sleazy In Down South! Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 They say ignorance is bliss and this certainly holds true in Aishwarya Rai’s case. I am pretty sure that the actress is unaware that her classic Bengali film Choker Bali is being marketed as a sleazy film down south!... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Big B And SRK Fallout? Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 The whole world (ok I am being a tad dramatic) is speculating about the apparent fall out of Industry giants Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. However the Big B rubbishes all these rumors and was heard remarking: "Shahrukh... Continue Reading Posted at 10:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	KANK Will Be Screened At Toronto Film Festival Tanya Palta July 26, 2006 Karan Johar’s KANK (I am lazy) will now be screened at the annual Gala Section of Toronto Film Festival and Johar the humble soul he is, isn’t surprised! Looks like the Canadian made an exception for Johar as the usually... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	John A Rockstar Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 Bollywood is full of delusional characters who think of them as Rockstars. I can accept a SRK or a Saif claiming to be a Rockstar, but when a Himesh Reshammiya claims the same, I don’t know whether to laugh or... Continue Reading Posted at 10:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Karishma In RGV's Sholay Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 One movie which everyone is looking forward to or in my dreading is Ram Gopal Varma’s Sholay. Don’t getting me wrong I do like RGV’s eccentric streak and do believe he gave us some great films, but some films are... Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Akshay Kumar Goes Devotional Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 After Akshaye Khanna, guess who else is bitten by the singing bug? It’s none other than his namesake Akshay Kumar. Thankfully there is no Himesh R on this project, so you can breath easily. If you are a regular... Continue Reading Posted at 10:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Priyanka Chopra Represents India Again Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 Priyanka Chopra fans will be happy to read this one (we have many on this blog). The actress is finally getting an opportunity to break away from her bimbo tag. She will be the first ever actor from the Indian... Continue Reading Posted at 9:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Madhur Bhandarkar On Traffic Signal Tanya Palta July 25, 2006 Madhur Bhandarkar movies are either hated or loved. Barring his Chandni Bar, I find all his attempts pretty pretentious. However there is no denying that both Page 3 and Corporate have garnered critical and audience support. After Page 3... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	The New Bollywood Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Bollywood has never had it so good, not only are the cash registers ringing but the movies are getting critical acclaim. The line between good cinema and commercial cinema is finally getting blurred and Bollwyood is breaking away from all... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Amitabh - The New Item Boy! Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Whatever Big B does, makes news. Now according to industry insiders his millions of fans are in for a treat as the Big will be seen in an item number! And here I thought items numbers are a thing of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Naseerudin Shah Ko Gussa Kyon Aaata Hai? Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 There is no doubt that Naseerudin Shah is one the finest actors to ever grace the Indian Celluloid but ever since his directorial debut the man has been stepping on everyone’s toes with his unflattering opinions which range from SRK’s... Continue Reading Posted at 10:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Importance Of The NRI Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Bollywood is truly on a roll and one of the major reason is the NRI market which has translated into big bucks for the industry. An interesting article appeared on the Hindustan Times where Big Guns like Karan Johar, Yash... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Box Office Report Card Tanya Palta July 24, 2006 Ok right now no major movie is been released which might be a blockbuster. While we have to wait for Diwali for the next ‘dhamaka’ at the Bo lets just see how much the movies are raking in these days.... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul23	Akshaye Khanna Sings Now Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 What do stars do to save their careers? Most of them indulge into all sorts of publicity gimmicks which range from the surreal to the sublime! Who can forget Ashmit Patel’s MSM scandal or Rakhi Sawant’s Kissing fiasco (mmm she... Continue Reading Posted at 3:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Farhan Akhtar On Don Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 One movie which all us are waiting for is Farhan Akhtar’s Don. To me Farhan Akhtar is a genius not only because of Dil Chahta Hai but also Lakshya , one of the most underrated movies of all time... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Now Its Kajol In 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 We were one of the first to tell you about the presence of John Abraham in the highly anticipated 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna '. So after John Abraham and Arjun Rampal guess who will grace Johar’s KANK? Well I would... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Amitabh To Work With Michael Caine Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 Looks like its not just SRK who was able to charm the Brits and planning to work with the British Film Industry. According to sources (it’s still unconfirmed) the Big B may share the celluloid with British legend Michael... Continue Reading Posted at 2:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Bollywood BAFTA Week Tanya Palta July 23, 2006 If you want to indulge in some heavy dutystar gazing then hop on a plane to than amchi Mumbai as that place is buzzing with Bollywood stars. But you already knew that didn’t you? The Bollywood BAFTA week was quite... Continue Reading Posted at 2:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul20	Krrish In LA Times And Newsweek Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Looks like it’s not only Indians who like the movie Krrish. Personally I didn’t care for the superhero caper as I believe for a great superhero story you need an equally powerful villain. Something which Krrish overlooked and concentrated more... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rani And Saif On Screen Once Again Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Rani and Saif may be poles apart but they sure ignited the silver screen with their unbelievable chemistry in the battle of the sexes film Hum Tum. Audiences were left wanting for more and guess in Bollywood wishes do come... Continue Reading Posted at 10:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dr Bachchan In Leicester Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 We told you a couple of days ago how Amitabh Bachchan has been bestowed the title of Dr for his contributions to arts by De Montfort University. This rare honor as expected sent a wave of jubilation among millions of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sunil Shetty -The Biggest Loser Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Amitabh did it, Manoj did it and even our Govinda did it. Yes we are talking about stars taking the television plunge which a few decades ago was just not heard about. However all this changed with one show called... Continue Reading Posted at 10:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rai vs Rai Tanya Palta July 20, 2006 Come this October Aishwarya will face her biggest competition. Before you start jumping into conclusions and think in context of a very eligible Bachchan, let me just say stop! Ms Rai will clash with herself as two major movies of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul19	Corporate Panned By ASSOCHAM Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 Looks like I am not the only one who didn’t like Corporate, a film which deals more with the sleazy side of the business world than focusing on what the corporate world is all about. Now the Associated Chambers of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Annual Osian Film Festival Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 If you are a lover of good cinema , then you must attend the Annual Osian Film Festival which is happening in New-Delhi right now. This festival is a great place to see a wide amalgamation of movies which have... Continue Reading Posted at 9:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	More About Hat Trick Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 I talked about two new movies By UTV yesterday and one of them was Hat-Trick. This movie is directed by Milan Luthria,the man behind Taxi NO. 9211 and as expected has created a lot of buzz. As the name suggests,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rituparno Ghosh's First Commercial Movie Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 We are all familiar with Rituparno Ghosh and his style of cinema. This is the man who gave us gems like Chokher Bali and Raincoat which in all honesty wasn’t your usual Bollywood fare. Now looks like RG is trying... Continue Reading Posted at 8:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Reincarnation Of Karz Tanya Palta July 19, 2006 Bollywood has been bitten badly by the remake bug and as an audience we don’t know what to make of it. I may be looking forward to Don - The Chase but in all honesty I am dreading the remake... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Bollywood Goes Mobile! Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Not only is Bollywood in a happy place but its in a cool place! No longer do we cringe in public when the term Bollywood pops up and pretend we don’t watch Hindi movies. Yes the Indian public is finally... Continue Reading Posted at 9:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	UTV Announces Two More Movies Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 I remember reading somewhere how the former film giant Bharat Shah was against the general corporatization of the film industry as it involved contracts, lawyers etc something he claimed an artist should never deal with. While there is some truth... Continue Reading Posted at 9:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dhoom 2 Delayed For A Reason Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Conspiracy theories are the norm of the Hindi Film Industry! Many were contemplating why the movie Dhoom 2, the much awaited sequel of Dhoom has been delayed. Some said that the makers were getting cold feet while others droned how... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SRK To Act In British Film? Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Shah Rukh Khan the heartbeat of millions of Bollywood lovers is all set to carve a niche for himself in the British Film Industry. With the world getting smaller and Bollwyood becoming more global this doesn’t come much of a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Anil Thadani Expands Business Tanya Palta July 18, 2006 Not many of you know that Raveena Tondon’s husband Anil Thadani is also a well respected distributor in Bombay. Known to keep a low profile Thandani has always been intuitive when it comes to films and was last seen celebrating... Continue Reading Posted at 9:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul17	Krrish Creates Box-Office History Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Some more Krrish news. Looks like there is no escaping our very own desi superhero and he is just about everywhere these days! This movie may have been panned by the critics (and my 10 year old nephew) but the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Aamir Khan Reacts To Bombay Blasts Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Aamir Khan has always been in a different league all together. Be it his acting, his style, his movies, this Khan is just plain different and we like him for that. Now amidst the Bombay Bomb blasts the Khan has... Continue Reading Posted at 10:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	RDB At BAFTA Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Looks like The RDB effect is contagious. This movie after winning millions of hearts at home is now creating buzz overseas. By that I don’t mean just the South Asian audience but also the non Hindi speaking audience. The movie... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Madhuri Dixit Makes Her Comeback Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 All the millions fans who were heartbroken when Madhuri Dixit sailed away with her prince across the Atlantic Ocean, have a reason to smile! Looks like MD is all ready to make a comeback (if you want to call that)... Continue Reading Posted at 9:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	John Abraham In Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Tanya Palta July 17, 2006 Looks like we have another reason to go and catch Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna! If the stellar cast and the SRK-KJ combo wasn’t enough to convince you, this surely will. According to the industry sources KANK will also see a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	Aamir Charged For Cruelty Against Animals Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 I know the Khans rule the film kingdom but can anyone please tell them that they are not the rulers of the animal kingdom! I mean for god sake first it was Salman, then Saif now its Aamir! The moralistic... Continue Reading Posted at 11:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sneak Peak At Salman's Marigold Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 Salman Khan is someone I just don’t like. This superstar maybe a heartthrob of millions and one of the biggest stars ever but his on and off screen antics never really impressed moi! However one film of Sallu to look... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	RGV And T-Series Collaborate Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 Ram Gopal Verma is in news once again and this time for all the right reasons! For quite some time there have been rumors that his ‘Factory’ (his production house) is in dire straits, however RVG is having the last... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood And The Corporate World Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 A few years ago the words like Bollywood and Corporate (not the movie) just didn’t go together. However all this is changing and Bollywood is definitely in a transition stage. I had written about the general corporatization of Bollywood... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ghai Opens Acting School Tanya Palta July 15, 2006 If you have been bitten by the acting bug (my sympathies) and want to give Bollywood a shot then you can always enroll at Subhash Ghai’s state-of-the-art acting school Whistling Woods International. The self proclaimed showman is turning teacher... Continue Reading Posted at 10:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul13	Don And Dhoom Clash Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 Whoever said that camps don’t exist in Bollywood surely doesn’t know what they are talking about or are heavily stoned! ShahRukh Khan the golden boy of the Yash Chopra camp has fallen from grace and the Chopras are hell bent... Continue Reading Posted at 12:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jagmohan Mundhra And Congress Butt Head Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 It was an ambitious project and from the very beginning piqued the Indian interest, since we love our Bollywood as much as we love our politics. The untitled film about the life and trials of Congress president Sonia Gandhi has... Continue Reading Posted at 12:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Perizaad Zorabian Won't Play A Lesbian Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 The self proclaimed different actress Perizaad Zorabian is not as different as we thought! I have nothing against her but I hate the condescending attitude most of the art or indie films actresses have towards main stream Bollywood. Perizaad... Continue Reading Posted at 11:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Spirit Of Mumbai Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 While the whole country is recovering from the shock of the Bombay blasts, one can’t help but admire the city’s spirit and resilience. Everyone knows that Mumbai or Bombay is the country’s film capital and let’s just see how... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Krrish Goes To Harvard! Tanya Palta July 13, 2006 Looks like all that flying around and dancing in lungis has finally paid off for Hrithik Roshan! Our very own desi superhero has been academically considered by the prestigious American Harvard University! News is just pouring in that Krrish is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul12	Bollywood To Make $3.3 billion In 2010 Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 The cash registers are ringing, the producers are getting richer and the films are getting more global. Yes folks Bollywood is changing for the better and looks like there is no turning back. An article in Bollywood City writes about... Continue Reading Posted at 9:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara The Film Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 One movie not to be missed in the coming days is Omkara the Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare’s 17th century classic, “Othello”. The director Vishal Bhardwaj shot to fame with debut film Maqbool which was an adaptation of Macbeth. This... Continue Reading Posted at 9:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Anthony Kaun Hai? Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 Everyone has just one question on their mind, Anthony Kaun Hai? This new Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi movie has been creating a lot of buzz thanks to itswhacky title, its comic look and its catchy music! The movie is... Continue Reading Posted at 9:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood Goes To Britain Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 Gone are the days when you would board a plane to Bombay and catch the stars. If you want to rub shoulders with the Bollywood illuminati then there are more chances of bumping in to them in the European countryside... Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lata And Ustad Bismillah Khan To Share Stage Tanya Palta July 12, 2006 August 9, 2006 is going to be a historic date for Bollywood fans and the Indian nation. It on this fateful day that the whole nation will witness the historic show ‘India Gate Salutations 2006’ where legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	The Buzz On JODHAA AKBAR Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 After giving us gems like Lagaan and Swades, Ashutosh Gowariker‘s next release is something which everyone is looking forward too. Apart from the fact it’s an AG film (that’s enough for me) JODHAA AKBAR has quite the casting coup. Who... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saif And Soha Turn Producers! Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 When the whole Bollywood bandwagon is jumping into production how can Saif Ali Khan stay behind? News is pouring in that Saif with his actress sister Soha Ali Khan is all geared up to set a production house in the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Aamir Khan And His Movies Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 Okay here’s the dirt on Aamir Khan. Don’t expect anything sordid cos we are not that kind of website. Apparently there has been a lot of confusion regarding Aamir’s future films, though I wondewr why since the man is infamous... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kaho Naa Pyar Hai Part 2? Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 Told you Bollywood is infected. No it’s not something serious but actually the folks have been bitten by the sequel bug. After the success of Krrish and Phir Hera Phera, Bollywood has woken up to the new trend. Now looks... Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Karan Johar Happy That Industry Changing Tanya Palta July 11, 2006 Karan Johar is a happy man or so he claims! The director was in news recently for getting cold feet regarding his new movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna since it revolves around adultery. However looks like all that’s in the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul10	Bollywood- Its All ABout Loving Your Audience Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 The folks at Bollywood are getting innovate by the minutes, well at least when it comes to marketing gimmicks! No longer do they stop at teasers and trailers during the promotion period, infact they have started taking an out of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vivaah To Be Released On 10th November Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 While Kareena is busy obsessing over Hrithik (see below), boyfriend Shahid is all ready to woo Amrita Rao again on screen. This hit duo once again hopes to recreate the magic of their debut film. Both are extremely excited about their... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kareena Plays An Obsessed Lover Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 Kareena goes psycho! Relax she’s not been committed to an institution but that’s what she’s going to play in the new Zoya Akhtar movie. For the uninitiated Zoya is Farhan’s sister and Javed Akhtar’s daughter (but you already knew that... Continue Reading Posted at 8:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Amitabh Succumbs To The Business World Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 Okay more Big B news (hey that’s not a bad thing is it?). Amitabh will not only play doctor (sorry couldn’t resist) but is ready to jump into the Big Bad world of Business (again!). However looks like this time... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dr Amitabh Bachchan Tanya Palta July 10, 2006 Dr Amitabh Bachchan. Mmm has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? No it’s not a fictional character but the Big B has been conferred with a honary degree. The De Montford University at Leicester has awarded the honorary degree... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 9	Bollywood And Marketing Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 So we know that Bollywood is making money and we know that the stars are being paid exorbitant prices. But now let’s talk about the way Producers are recovering and making money no matter how the movies perform at the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood Box Office Performance Till Now Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Bollywood is having a ball this year! Unlike last year’s mediocre performance the industry has been successful in churning hit after hit. So the debacle of the past two years is behind them and now wallets (and the egos) are getting fatter by... Continue Reading Posted at 8:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood And Sequels Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Sequels are generally associated with our Hollywood cousins but as they say what’s good for the goose is good for the gander too (or something likes that)! The success of Krrish has silenced all the cynics who said that the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bollywood Star Salaries Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Okay let’s talk numbers. Ever wonder how much does your favorite actor or actress make? Well lots!! According to a recent article in HT’s supplement Brunch the Bollywood stars are demanding exorbitant amounts of moolah and they are getting paid... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Corporate - A Review Tanya Palta July 9, 2006 Director Madhur Bhandarkar like his mentor Ram Gopal Verma has been on a noble quest to make “different” or ‘hatke” films. Corporate maybe different from other Bollywood films but sadly its not different from Page 3. Corporate is about the... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 7	Golden Globes Here We Come Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Okay guys time to break out the champagne! News is just pouring in that Rang De Basanti has been accepted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association! So hello Golden Globes! This groundbreaking movie has already achieved a cult status and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Origin Of The Term Bollywood Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Then purist abhor it, the populist love it. Yes I am talking about the term Bollywood which like the film industry has always been embroiled in controversies. Many of the respected actors hate the term ‘Bollywood’. In fact Amitabh Bachchan... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Himesh Reshammiya Collaborates With Kamal Hassan Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Looks like there is no escaping from the nasal obsessed singing of Himesh Reshammiya. This man is on fire and breaking all records (and a lot ear drums) with his unique (?) singing style which is an amalgamation of Filmi... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Omkara To Be Released On July 28 Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Vishal Bharadwaj is not getting any sleep these days. The reason being his much talked about film Omkara which is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. According to sources he’s making sure that the movie releases on July 28! No other... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Music Sales Tanya Palta July 7, 2006 Karan Johar the king of family dramas is apparently sweating bullets as his third venture ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' evolves around the theme of adultery which is quite a break from his usual ‘Its all about loving your family’ movies.... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 6	Bollywood From Then To Now Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Bollywood has come a long way. Its metaphorsis from a mom and pop set up to an industry funded by the Underworld to it’s finally going corporate (well almost) has surprised many. Seeking inspiration from their Hollywood counterparts, the industry... Continue Reading Posted at 11:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fanaa Doing Record Business Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 They say in showbiz, no publicity is bad publicity and this definitely holds true in the new Aamir Khan-Kajol starrer Fanaa. This movie was predicted a blockbuster even when it was on paper. Why wouldn’t it be if you think... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Aishwarya Shows Business Sense Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Investing in bonds, shares etc are so passé. If you have millions to burn then take a leaf out of Aishwarya’s book. The stunner has gone ahead and invested heavily in Suzlon Windmills. Yes you heard that right Windmills! Ms... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hello- A Short Intro Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Hello beautiful world, I am Tanya Palta your resident expert on everything Bollywood. Like many Indians I have also grown up on a staple diet of rice, pulses and Bollywood! Be it the black and white or the golden era... Continue Reading Posted at 8:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Passage To Bollywood Tanya Palta July 6, 2006 Bollywood is no longer the poor cousin of Hollywood. The puritans may hate the term Bollywood however I’m sorry to say we are stuck with this term forever! On the bright side it sounds so much better than Lollywood... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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