Movie News

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  Cult classics go digital!

  Cult films such as Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) and Ketan Mehta’s Mirch Masala (1987), among numerous others, are set to get a new avatar soon. The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has picked a few classic films for digital restoration

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  Jodi Breakers cleared of plagiarism charge!

  Jodi Breakers has been exonerated from charges of plagiarism levelled by the producers of the French film Heartbreakers, which was said to have inspired the Hindi movie releasing on Friday.

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  Karisma has a dream role in Dangerous Ishq: Vikram Bhatt

  While fans of Karisma Kapur wait for her much hyped comeback vehicle Dangerous Ishq, director Vikram Bhatt adds on to the spice by announcing that the film would be nothing less than a dream outing for the actor.

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  Vidya's next a comedy with Emraan

  After bold roles in films like Ishqiya (2010) and her recent hit, The Dirty Picture (2011), you can’t accuse Vidya Balan of staying within her comfort zone. Now, the actor will show off her quirky side opposite Emraan Hashmi in the upcoming comedy, Ghanchakkar.

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  Milan Luthria to jazz up Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2

  Director Milan Luthria says his much-anticipated sequel Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 will not follow any "Gangster movie trend" as in his film the focus will be on flamboyance, drama and music.

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  Indian film Gattu wins special mention at 62nd Berlinale

  Indian filmmaker Rajan Khosa's Gattu has won a special mention at the 62nd Berlinale for capturing the ironies, the complexities and the vitality of India. The jury of the Generation Section saw in Gattu the potential for life's wonders in every child's eye.

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  Akshay Kumar wraps up Housefull 2 shoot

  Akshay Kumar says the shooting of Housefull 2 has been completed and that all cast and crew members will miss being with one another.

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  SRK to do comedy in Rohit Shetty's next

  After the success of the Golmaal trilogy, director Rohit Shetty is set to explore actor Shah Rukh Khan’s comic timing in his forthcoming project Chennai Express.

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  Deepika back in Race 2, on her own terms!

  After a round of heated negotiations with producer Taurani, actor Deepika Padukone has decided to get back on the board of Race 2. The actor, however, has laid out her own terms are conditions..

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  'Heroine not similar to The Dirty Picture'

  Kareena Kapoor is tired of comparisons. The Bollywood star insists Heroine is not another The Dirty Picture (2011)

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  Bebo's many avatars in Agent Vinod poster!

  So far, we have seen Kareena Kapoor performing mujra in the song Dil Mera Muft Ka from Saif Ali Khan's ambitious project Agent Vinod. In a recently released poster, Kareena is seen in various looks.

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  Now, Bimal Roy's Devdas in print!

  Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's celebrated tragicromance novel, Devdas has inspired 11 films in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil by many renowned directors. And it continues to enthuse many like writer Nasreen Munni Kabir, whose latest book, The Dialogue of Devdas: Bimal Roy's Immortal Classic will be launched in the city today.

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  No movie with Salman at this moment: Farhan-Ritesh

  It was reported that Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, after working with Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan, had initiated talks with Salman for a project under their banner. But the producers say there’s no project in the pipeline with the star.

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  Mahesh Bhatt furious Blood Money's leaked sex scenes

  Grabs from a leaked video of Mahesh Bhatt’s upcoming film, Blood Money, are creating a lot of buzz online. A hot love-making scene between the two actors — Kunal Khemu and veejay-turned-actress Mia Uyeda — is now making rounds on the internet.

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  Joker is not a comedy: Shirish Kunder

  Director Shirish Kunder reveals that his forthcoming film Joker is a sci-fi drama, and its story unfolds through a series of clues towards a mysterious place that its lead actor Sonakshi Sinha is led on to.

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  Riteish-Genelia to star in Masti 2?

  A few days ago, they had a grand wedding. And if things go well, the Masti (2004) sequel is likely to become Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza’s first project together after their nuptials.

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  Ek Main Aur... earns 21.5 cr over weekend

  Kareena-Imran's coming-of-age romcom Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu has collected approx Rs 21.25 cr nett in its opening weekend, say trade experts.

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  Comic, PS3 Game for Agent Vinod

  Saif Ali Khan’s second home production is gearing up for a March 23 release. And as part of the promotional hype that plays an integral part in the marketing of any film these days, the actor-producer is readying a comic book, has tied up with McDonald’s for a line of merchandise and is designing
  a PlayStation3 game, all of which revolve around Agent Vinod.

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  Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu earns Rs 12.5 crore in 2 days

  Karan Johar couldn't have asked for more. After hitting the jackpot with his mega-budget Agneepath, he has found a goldmine with Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (EMAET). The modest-budget romantic comedy not only received good reviews, but earned Rs.12.5 crore in the first two days and wooed overseas box offices as well.

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  All animals used in Housefull 2 fake: John Abraham

  Actor John Abraham, a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has clarified that all animals shown in his upcoming film Housefull 2 are fake, and a declaration in this regard will be issued too.

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  CFSI's Gattu India’s official entry to Berlin Film Festival

  In her third year as the chairperson of the Children’s Film Society of India (CFSI), actor-director Nandita Das has a reason to celebrate. The 80-minute Hindi feature, Gattu, directed by Rajan Khosa and produced by CFSI, is the only official entry from India at the Berlin Film Festival.

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  Arunoday Singh, Randeep Hooda in Jism 2

  Actors Randeep Hooda and Arunoday Singh have been roped in to star opposite Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone in Jism 2, the sequel to co-producer Mahesh Bhatt’s hit 2006 film, Jism. Says Mahesh, “Yes. They both are right for the roles.”

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  Aashiqui 2 about Mahesh Bhatt's first love

  Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is looking forward to start the production of Aashiqui 2, calls it an autobiographical film and promises it would be a musical treat.

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  Hrithik Roshan takes on Christian Bale!

  It’s going to be an interesting clash. Hrithik Roshan-Farhan Akhtar starrer, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, is competing in the Best Film category at the Asian Film Awards with Hollywood star Christian Bale’s The Flowers Of War.

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  Rajinikanth opus Kochadaiyyan's first look out!

  Rajinikanth is back in action and how! Sporting a muscular look, the actor flaunts his abs in the first look poster of his upcoming film Kochadaiyyan.