Lok Sabha Elections Phase 5: Bollywood Stars Turn Out In Full Force To Cast Their Votes In Mumbai. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Mumbai, the heart of Bollywood, witnessed a star-studded turnout at the polling booths as several top actors exercised their democratic rights. The presence of these celebrities not only added glamour to the voting process but also emphasized the importance of every vote.
Here are some of the notable stars who were seen casting their votes:
Superstar Salman Khan was spotted at the polling booth, drawing significant media attention and emphasizing the role of every individual vote.
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Television actress Rupali Ganguly was seen casting her vote, reminding her fans of the importance of participating in the democratic process.
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Mumbai, the heart of Bollywood, witnessed a star-studded turnout at the polling booths as several top actors exercised their democratic rights. The presence of these celebrities not only added glamour to the voting process but also emphasized the importance of every vote.
Here are some of the notable stars who were seen casting their votes:
Superstar Salman Khan was spotted at the polling booth, drawing significant media attention and emphasizing the role of every individual vote.
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Television actress Rupali Ganguly was seen casting her vote, reminding her fans of the importance of participating in the democratic process.
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Zareen Khan arrived with her mother, both appearing...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Malaika Arora & Arbaaz Khan separated in 2017 After 19 Years Of Marriage. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Amidst the world of Glitz and Glamour, heartbreak, and divorces, the family can sometimes just be that family. And despite heartbreaks and cold relationships now, Malaika Arora will always have a love for the Khan-daan. And while she maintains her distance from them now, she was an active cheerleader for her ex-brother-in-law Salman Khan. Dabangg Khan has been considered a handsome actor, and his charms were talked about the most in the early 2010s. It turns out it wasn’t just fans who thought Salman was good-looking, but Malaika. An old video has resurfaced of Malika opening up about her good-looking family with Pooja Bedi, and she let it slip that she thinks Salman Khan is the ‘ultimate s*x symbol.’ Check out the throwback story here!
Malaika Arora will always be at the top of the...
Amidst the world of Glitz and Glamour, heartbreak, and divorces, the family can sometimes just be that family. And despite heartbreaks and cold relationships now, Malaika Arora will always have a love for the Khan-daan. And while she maintains her distance from them now, she was an active cheerleader for her ex-brother-in-law Salman Khan. Dabangg Khan has been considered a handsome actor, and his charms were talked about the most in the early 2010s. It turns out it wasn’t just fans who thought Salman was good-looking, but Malaika. An old video has resurfaced of Malika opening up about her good-looking family with Pooja Bedi, and she let it slip that she thinks Salman Khan is the ‘ultimate s*x symbol.’ Check out the throwback story here!
Malaika Arora will always be at the top of the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Heeramandi Star Aditi Rao Hydari Recalls How Amitabh Bachchan Moved Her To Tears During Wazir- Find Out Why. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Aditi Rao Hydari, hypnotized with her beauty and grace on screen, and her recent performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is being widely praised. The actress has worked with eminent film personalities, including Bollywood’s mega-star Amitabh Bachchan. She recently remembered her time in Wazir alongside Bachchan Senior and shared her experience. Keep scrolling for more.
For the unversed, Wazir was released in 2016, and it was directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Farhan Akhtar was in the lead role alongside Ab and Aditi. It also featured Manav Kaul and Neil Nitin Mukesh. As per reports, it was supposed to be Chopra’s first Hollywood movie with Rain Man star Dustin Hoffman in the lead. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned,...
Aditi Rao Hydari, hypnotized with her beauty and grace on screen, and her recent performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is being widely praised. The actress has worked with eminent film personalities, including Bollywood’s mega-star Amitabh Bachchan. She recently remembered her time in Wazir alongside Bachchan Senior and shared her experience. Keep scrolling for more.
For the unversed, Wazir was released in 2016, and it was directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Farhan Akhtar was in the lead role alongside Ab and Aditi. It also featured Manav Kaul and Neil Nitin Mukesh. As per reports, it was supposed to be Chopra’s first Hollywood movie with Rain Man star Dustin Hoffman in the lead. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Siddharth And Aditi Rao Hydari Have Been Dating Since 2021. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Aditi Rao Hydari is having quite a year. The internet darling is awaiting the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s series Heeramandi. And if reports are to be believed, congratulations are in order because speculations are rife that Rao Hydari has tied the knot with Actor Siddharth, but a close source reveals it’s all just rumors. But while waiting for confirmation from the actress, we decided to look at the combined net Worth of this hit couple. Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari‘s total net Worth is Rs. 130 Crores.
Siddharth is one of the most sought-after actors who has worked in Telegu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. The actor, who debuted in 2003 with the Shankar directorial Boyz, has gone on to do many breakthrough roles. Since then, he has had many hit films with Shankar again, branching out independently.
Aditi Rao Hydari is having quite a year. The internet darling is awaiting the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s series Heeramandi. And if reports are to be believed, congratulations are in order because speculations are rife that Rao Hydari has tied the knot with Actor Siddharth, but a close source reveals it’s all just rumors. But while waiting for confirmation from the actress, we decided to look at the combined net Worth of this hit couple. Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari‘s total net Worth is Rs. 130 Crores.
Siddharth is one of the most sought-after actors who has worked in Telegu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. The actor, who debuted in 2003 with the Shankar directorial Boyz, has gone on to do many breakthrough roles. Since then, he has had many hit films with Shankar again, branching out independently.
- 3/27/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have reportedly tied-the-knot secretly in a temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana. According to reports, the two got married in a quiet ceremony but have not made any official announcement yet.
The two actors reportedly got married on Wednesday morning at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Warnapathy’s Srirangapur in Telangana.
Many regional news portals have carried reports confirming the news.
The actors began dating after working on the 2021 film ‘Maha Samudram’. However, the two always kept their relationship away from the public eye.
It was earlier this year, when the ‘Wazir’ actress took to social media to confirm their relationship.
Aditi made her film debut in 2006 with the Malayalam film ‘Prajapathi’, after which she starred in movies such as ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Wazir’ and ‘Padmaavat’. She will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.
Aditi was first reported to be married to Satyadeep Mishra.
The two actors reportedly got married on Wednesday morning at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Warnapathy’s Srirangapur in Telangana.
Many regional news portals have carried reports confirming the news.
The actors began dating after working on the 2021 film ‘Maha Samudram’. However, the two always kept their relationship away from the public eye.
It was earlier this year, when the ‘Wazir’ actress took to social media to confirm their relationship.
Aditi made her film debut in 2006 with the Malayalam film ‘Prajapathi’, after which she starred in movies such as ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Wazir’ and ‘Padmaavat’. She will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.
Aditi was first reported to be married to Satyadeep Mishra.
- 3/27/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Anjumm Shharma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, has said that life has come full circle for him with the show. The reason behind it is the director of the web series, Milan Luthria, with whom Anjumm earlier worked in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’.
Talking about it, the actor said, “It feels like life has come full circle in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. I was one of the goons with the leading actor. And then life took a completely different path and after so many years I was called for a narration and offered one of the leading parts by the same director in his Ott mega series. It feels surreal and a story which is like a dramatic plot of a story.”
He also shared his experience of working with actress Mouni Roy in the series.
Talking about it, the actor said, “It feels like life has come full circle in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. I was one of the goons with the leading actor. And then life took a completely different path and after so many years I was called for a narration and offered one of the leading parts by the same director in his Ott mega series. It feels surreal and a story which is like a dramatic plot of a story.”
He also shared his experience of working with actress Mouni Roy in the series.
- 10/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Anjumm Shharma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, has said that life has come full circle for him with the show. The reason behind it is the director of the web series, Milan Luthria, with whom Anjumm earlier worked in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’.
Talking about it, the actor said, “It feels like life has come full circle in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. I was one of the goons with the leading actor. And then life took a completely different path and after so many years I was called for a narration and offered one of the leading parts by the same director in his Ott mega series. It feels surreal and a story which is like a dramatic plot of a story.”
He also shared his experience of working with actress Mouni Roy in the series.
Talking about it, the actor said, “It feels like life has come full circle in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. I was one of the goons with the leading actor. And then life took a completely different path and after so many years I was called for a narration and offered one of the leading parts by the same director in his Ott mega series. It feels surreal and a story which is like a dramatic plot of a story.”
He also shared his experience of working with actress Mouni Roy in the series.
- 10/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Anjumm Shharma, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, earlier worked as an assistant director to Aanand L. Rai, in the initial phase of the career. It was during the scripting of the superhit film ‘Tanu Weds Manu part 1’ that Anjumm decided to make a move into acting.
In fact, it was the ‘Atrangi Re’ director who pushed Anjumm for his first workshop.
Talking about the same, Anjumm said: “This was the time when Aanand sir was scripting ‘Tanu Weds Manu part 1’ and I had thought of moving ahead. While I was assisting him, I had decided that I want to explore and venture into the work of performing arts. I remember telling him one afternoon that I want to pursue acting. In fact, he only suggested my first ever acting workshop. Soon after two months of the acting workshop, I started giving auditions across various mediums — films,...
In fact, it was the ‘Atrangi Re’ director who pushed Anjumm for his first workshop.
Talking about the same, Anjumm said: “This was the time when Aanand sir was scripting ‘Tanu Weds Manu part 1’ and I had thought of moving ahead. While I was assisting him, I had decided that I want to explore and venture into the work of performing arts. I remember telling him one afternoon that I want to pursue acting. In fact, he only suggested my first ever acting workshop. Soon after two months of the acting workshop, I started giving auditions across various mediums — films,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Anjumm Shharma, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, earlier worked as an assistant director to Aanand L. Rai, in the initial phase of the career. It was during the scripting of the superhit film ‘Tanu Weds Manu part 1’ that Anjumm decided to make a move into acting.
In fact, it was the ‘Atrangi Re’ director who pushed Anjumm for his first workshop.
Talking about the same, Anjumm said: “This was the time when Aanand sir was scripting ‘Tanu Weds Manu part 1’ and I had thought of moving ahead. While I was assisting him, I had decided that I want to explore and venture into the work of performing arts. I remember telling him one afternoon that I want to pursue acting. In fact, he only suggested my first ever acting workshop. Soon after two months of the acting workshop, I started giving auditions across various mediums — films,...
In fact, it was the ‘Atrangi Re’ director who pushed Anjumm for his first workshop.
Talking about the same, Anjumm said: “This was the time when Aanand sir was scripting ‘Tanu Weds Manu part 1’ and I had thought of moving ahead. While I was assisting him, I had decided that I want to explore and venture into the work of performing arts. I remember telling him one afternoon that I want to pursue acting. In fact, he only suggested my first ever acting workshop. Soon after two months of the acting workshop, I started giving auditions across various mediums — films,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
T-Series, one of the leading Bollywood production houses, is venturing into the digital space with its first web series, Kaala. The crime thriller, created and directed by Bejoy Nambiar, will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar later this year.
Kaala features a stellar cast of Avinash Tiwary, Rohan Vinod Mehra, Nivetha Pethuraj, Taher Shabbir and Hiten Tejwani. The series revolves around an Intelligence Bureau (Ib) officer who is on a mission to crack a case that involves criminal masterminds, power, revenge and plenty of action.
Kaala Movie
Nambiar, who is known for his stylish and edgy films like Shaitan, David and Wazir, is also producing Kaala with T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar. The trio had previously collaborated on the 2016 film Wazir, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar.
Kaala features a stellar cast of Avinash Tiwary, Rohan Vinod Mehra, Nivetha Pethuraj, Taher Shabbir and Hiten Tejwani. The series revolves around an Intelligence Bureau (Ib) officer who is on a mission to crack a case that involves criminal masterminds, power, revenge and plenty of action.
Kaala Movie
Nambiar, who is known for his stylish and edgy films like Shaitan, David and Wazir, is also producing Kaala with T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar. The trio had previously collaborated on the 2016 film Wazir, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar.
- 8/23/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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MollywoodKamal Haasan shared the teaser video on Twitter.Digital NativeScreenshotVeteran cinematographer Sanu John Varghese is making his directorial debut with Aarkkariyam starring Biju Menon and Parvathy Thiruvothu. The teaser of the film was launched by Kamal Haasan. Sharing the teaser video, Kamal wrote, "Delighted to launch the official teaser of ‘Aarkkariyam’, a movie that features stellar talents on and off-screen. Wishing the team all the best and really looking forward to watching this!" Delighted to launch the official teaser of ‘Aarkkariyam’, a movie that features stellar talents on and off screen. Wishing the team all the best and really looking forward to watching this! YouTube link: https://t.co/7l2BKmY7jA#Aarkkariyam #AarkkariyamMovie pic.twitter.com/wUUltzLkUF — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 22, 2021 Biju Menon and Parvathy have been in the film industry for several years now but this is the first time they are sharing the screen space. According to reports about the storyline,...
- 1/22/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar is excitedly looking forward to the audience reaction to his latest effort.
Bejoy Nambiar's upcoming project, the revenge drama "Taish", releases on Thursday in the form of a feature film as well as web series. This is an unprecedented experiment in Indian showbiz.
"With every new release, the count of butterflies in my stomach increases, and right now I feel tensed, eager to know what the audience feels. There is a sense of double pressure because we are releasing 'Taish' in two formats, as a full-length feature film and as a web series. Both formats have their target audience. Having said that, there is relief because there is no weekend collection and box office pressure," the filmmaker told Ians.
"Also, in the film we have tried to touch upon a topic that hasn't been done in films before, so I am interested to know how people connect with it,...
Bejoy Nambiar's upcoming project, the revenge drama "Taish", releases on Thursday in the form of a feature film as well as web series. This is an unprecedented experiment in Indian showbiz.
"With every new release, the count of butterflies in my stomach increases, and right now I feel tensed, eager to know what the audience feels. There is a sense of double pressure because we are releasing 'Taish' in two formats, as a full-length feature film and as a web series. Both formats have their target audience. Having said that, there is relief because there is no weekend collection and box office pressure," the filmmaker told Ians.
"Also, in the film we have tried to touch upon a topic that hasn't been done in films before, so I am interested to know how people connect with it,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
This was the day when Kriti Kharbanda saw the release of her biggest film till date, Housefull 4. The Sajid Nadiadwala comedy franchise took a good start and then sky rocketed post Diwali, hence emerging as a major superhit. That when it was almost written off post release and had to fight it out with ton loads of criticism and quite a few detractors.
29th October 2020 – Now exactly one year later, the actress would be seen in Taish which belongs to an altogether different space, stage and setting. An action thriller with an emotional appeal to it, this one sees Kriti in a far different avtar, something that would help her demonstrate another facet of her acting style.
“This is the way Kriti has built her career; she has never restricted herself to any genre,” says a close associate, “Think of it, she actually started her career in Bollywood with a horror film Raaz – Reboot.
29th October 2020 – Now exactly one year later, the actress would be seen in Taish which belongs to an altogether different space, stage and setting. An action thriller with an emotional appeal to it, this one sees Kriti in a far different avtar, something that would help her demonstrate another facet of her acting style.
“This is the way Kriti has built her career; she has never restricted herself to any genre,” says a close associate, “Think of it, she actually started her career in Bollywood with a horror film Raaz – Reboot.
- 10/26/2020
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Pulkit Samrat, who rose to fame with the Fukrey series and has also appeared in a musical love story Sanam Re amongst others, would be seen in an out and out action drama affair, Taish. The film, which also appears in a web series version, is a first ever experiment at least as far as Indian content is concerned. Moreover, it is a first for director Bejoy Nambiar as well who has made some niche, but entertaining, films like Wazir, Shaitan and David but would be taking a far more commercial route with Taish.
“A whole new world has been created for Taish, something that you would get to see right at the beginning itself,” says Pulkit, “Normally, Bejoy’s films are niche but with Taish he has opened up for the masses. There are celebrations, sangeet, drama, revenge, rage, just about everything goes hand in hand. It has turned...
“A whole new world has been created for Taish, something that you would get to see right at the beginning itself,” says Pulkit, “Normally, Bejoy’s films are niche but with Taish he has opened up for the masses. There are celebrations, sangeet, drama, revenge, rage, just about everything goes hand in hand. It has turned...
- 10/25/2020
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Television actress Reem Shaikh is known for playing the role of Kalyani Malhar Rane in?Tujhse Hai Raabta?on?Zee TV.
She has done many television shows like 'Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi', 'Na Aana Is Des Laado', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', 'Diya Aur Baati Hum'.
She made a Bollywood debut in Wazir as a kid. In 2018 she bagged a lead role in ?Gul Makai?
Also Read: TV actress Reem to play Malala Yousafzai in Amjad Khan's Gul Makai
She recently bagged a Hollywood project film titled 4everlove. It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences.
She posted a video and captioned,? Hello everyone! Feeling blessed to announce my?#hollywood?project called?#4everlove??It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences; and it will stream exclusively on?@blkprime?| So join me on my adventure from India to Hollywood.
She has done many television shows like 'Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi', 'Na Aana Is Des Laado', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', 'Diya Aur Baati Hum'.
She made a Bollywood debut in Wazir as a kid. In 2018 she bagged a lead role in ?Gul Makai?
Also Read: TV actress Reem to play Malala Yousafzai in Amjad Khan's Gul Makai
She recently bagged a Hollywood project film titled 4everlove. It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences.
She posted a video and captioned,? Hello everyone! Feeling blessed to announce my?#hollywood?project called?#4everlove??It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences; and it will stream exclusively on?@blkprime?| So join me on my adventure from India to Hollywood.
- 8/21/2019
- GlamSham
Screenplay writer Gazal Dhaliwal is a storyteller who has worked on films like "Wazir", "Lipstick Under My Burkha" and "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga", but is often introduced to the world as a transwoman. She says as long as she represents the community and inspires many dreamers, she is okay with the constant emphasis on her gender identity.
Also read:? Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Movie Review
Asked if it bothers her when people highlight her sexuality before her work, Dhaliwal told Ians: "Look the question that you are asking is complex, so the answer cannot be a 'yes' or 'no'. In the professional world, I want to be known for my work rather than my status as a transwoman. My gender cannot be my only identity when I am writing a story because a story has no gender.
"Having said that I have a substantial reason to be...
Also read:? Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Movie Review
Asked if it bothers her when people highlight her sexuality before her work, Dhaliwal told Ians: "Look the question that you are asking is complex, so the answer cannot be a 'yes' or 'no'. In the professional world, I want to be known for my work rather than my status as a transwoman. My gender cannot be my only identity when I am writing a story because a story has no gender.
"Having said that I have a substantial reason to be...
- 6/6/2019
- GlamSham
Director Bejoy Nambiar has carved a niche for himself in the film industry by delivering hits like Shaitaan (2011), David (2013) and Wazir (2016), to name a few. The talented filmmaker continues to enthral the audience with clutter-breaking narratives and, as it seems, he is extremely particular about the actors he ropes in for all his stories. Interestingly, Bejoy wanted Jim Sarbh to play the lead role in his upcoming short story titled, Massage which is a part of Eros Now?s upcoming series, Flip.
Jim will be seen essaying the role of a Parsi person in the drama-thriller Massage who happens to get engaged to his childhood friend. However, an incident completely changes his life. Source inform that Bejoy believed only Jim could play the role and would not have directed the story without him.?
When contacted, Bijoy Nambair confirms the story and says, ?I could only think of Jim playing the character.
Jim will be seen essaying the role of a Parsi person in the drama-thriller Massage who happens to get engaged to his childhood friend. However, an incident completely changes his life. Source inform that Bejoy believed only Jim could play the role and would not have directed the story without him.?
When contacted, Bijoy Nambair confirms the story and says, ?I could only think of Jim playing the character.
- 3/19/2019
- GlamSham
The 18th Edition of the 2017 Nexa Iifa Awards Powered by Vivo is among the most coveted and highly anticipated award celebration that honors the very best of Indian Cinema with the highest level of achievement seen through the glamorous Iifa statuette. Set to be held at the iconic MetLife Stadium, New York on the 14th & 15th of July, this year the Nexa Iifa Awards will witness the felicitation of powerhouse performances and films at the highly anticipated Awards night. The International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Awards announced the list of nominations in the popular category.
Now here is the cool thing you get to vote! The Iifa Global Voting went Live on 20th May 2017 and will be open till 18th June 2017. You can vote here
The Nexa Iifa Awards will air exclusively on Broadcast Partners, Colors TV with the Title Sponsor Nexa, and Powered by Vivo.
Indian Cinema has had...
Now here is the cool thing you get to vote! The Iifa Global Voting went Live on 20th May 2017 and will be open till 18th June 2017. You can vote here
The Nexa Iifa Awards will air exclusively on Broadcast Partners, Colors TV with the Title Sponsor Nexa, and Powered by Vivo.
Indian Cinema has had...
- 5/30/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
London School of Economics and Political Science (Lse), is hosting twofold forums as part of the prestigious annual ‘Lse India Forum 2017’ (Lif), a leading forum in the UK involving keynote speeches and panel discussions on major economic, political and cultural issues facing contemporary India. Lif serves as a platform for students and young professionals alike to engage with some of India’s leading industrialists, politicians, economists and popular culture icons.
The first forum took place on 4th March 2017 with an in-conversation with interaction between Anupama Chopra and Karan Johar, on the topic of Bollywood and its Soft Power. The second forum will take place on 11th March 2017 with eminent business, political and Bollywood personalities sharing their perspectives on the theme: ‘India – A Superpower In The Making?’
The conference will close with the Entertainment Panel led by acclaimed film director, prouder and director Farhan Akhtar alongside author, journalist and film writer...
The first forum took place on 4th March 2017 with an in-conversation with interaction between Anupama Chopra and Karan Johar, on the topic of Bollywood and its Soft Power. The second forum will take place on 11th March 2017 with eminent business, political and Bollywood personalities sharing their perspectives on the theme: ‘India – A Superpower In The Making?’
The conference will close with the Entertainment Panel led by acclaimed film director, prouder and director Farhan Akhtar alongside author, journalist and film writer...
- 3/10/2017
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The stage is all set for Sanjay Dutt to make his comeback into the filmy world and he is going to be joined by Aditi Rao Hydari.The film, entitled ‘Bhoomi’ is all set to go on floors in three weeks from now and Aditi Rao Hydari has been finalized as the leading lady, essaying the role of Dutt’s daughter in the film. The film is helmed by Mary Kom director Omung Kumar. In an interview, the director praised the Wazir actress’s acting and found her underrated. Unlike films in the past, this could be Aditi Rao Hydari’s first big budget movie as a leading actress. When quipped about the film, Omung Kumar talked about the essential premise of the film revolving around a father- daughter relationship which is full of emotions. Aditi’s softness brushes well with the physical hardship that Dutt’s character undergoes in the film.
- 1/18/2017
- FilmiPop
By Shivani Burman
Farhan Akhtar started his acting career in 2008 [Rock On], followed it up with Luck By Chance in 2009, experimented with Karthik Calling Karthik [2010] and then hit a high with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara [2011]. Post that, he delivered a major hit with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag [2013].
Another interesting factor about Farhan and his Bollywood career is the fact that in his nine films that have released in last eight years, he has always seen a new leading lady opposite him. This is what makes Rock On 2 special since this time around, he is paired with a new leading lady, Shraddha Kapoor.
Rock On!! – Prachi Desai Luck By Chance – Konkona Sen Sharma Karthik Calling Karthik – Deepika Padukone Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara – Ariadna Cabrol Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Sonam Kapoor Shaadi Ke Side Effects – Vidya Balan Dil Dhadakne Do – Priyanka Chopra Wazir – Aditi Rao Hydari Rock On 2 – Shraddha Kapoor
One waits to see...
Farhan Akhtar started his acting career in 2008 [Rock On], followed it up with Luck By Chance in 2009, experimented with Karthik Calling Karthik [2010] and then hit a high with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara [2011]. Post that, he delivered a major hit with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag [2013].
Another interesting factor about Farhan and his Bollywood career is the fact that in his nine films that have released in last eight years, he has always seen a new leading lady opposite him. This is what makes Rock On 2 special since this time around, he is paired with a new leading lady, Shraddha Kapoor.
Rock On!! – Prachi Desai Luck By Chance – Konkona Sen Sharma Karthik Calling Karthik – Deepika Padukone Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara – Ariadna Cabrol Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Sonam Kapoor Shaadi Ke Side Effects – Vidya Balan Dil Dhadakne Do – Priyanka Chopra Wazir – Aditi Rao Hydari Rock On 2 – Shraddha Kapoor
One waits to see...
- 11/3/2016
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Neil Nitin Mukesh was last seen earlier this year in Wazir. Now we hear that the actor secretly got engaged to Rukmini Sahay with a private ceremony. Interestingly, Neil went the arranged marriage way and is all set to tie the knot with his lovely fiance Rukmini. While the wedding has been planned for earlyRead More
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- 10/13/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
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Bejoy Nambiar, who had directed Amitabh Bachchan - Farhan Akhtar starrer Wazir, was gearing up for his next project with Dhanush and Harshavardhan Rane as the leads. The film, which was supposed to go on floors this August, has been put on hold. The untitled project is a remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil action drama, Agni Natchathiram, which presents a story of two stepbrothers at loggerheads over who's the rightful heir to their father. A source associated with the project informed that the look they had planned for Dhanush didn't work out as planned and his dates were clashing with previous commitments down South. The film has been put on the hold until the issues are resolved. As per the work is concerned, Bejoy Nambiar has now moved on from this project and will be concentrating on his Malayalam-Tamil bilingual. He is busy signing the cast and the film...
- 8/24/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
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Aditi Rao Hydari, is elated as she is gearing up for her Tamil debut in a film directed by none other than Mani Ratnam! The movie title Kaatru Veliyidai is very special to Aditi and she is leaving no stones unturned to get her role right.
The filmmaker Mani Ratnam too has taken it upon himself to make Aditi seem as authentic as she can. Being the task master that he is, he has personally got involved in helping the Bollywood actress with her language and diction.
A crew member from the movie revealed, “Mani sir wants Aditi to speak Tamil effortlessly, so for the past month, she has been working on it under his guidance in Chennai. He’s teaching her the accent and intonation. Being very perceptive, he wants to see authentic reactions from her character, and hence he’s personally helping her get the language right.”
Aditi...
The filmmaker Mani Ratnam too has taken it upon himself to make Aditi seem as authentic as she can. Being the task master that he is, he has personally got involved in helping the Bollywood actress with her language and diction.
A crew member from the movie revealed, “Mani sir wants Aditi to speak Tamil effortlessly, so for the past month, she has been working on it under his guidance in Chennai. He’s teaching her the accent and intonation. Being very perceptive, he wants to see authentic reactions from her character, and hence he’s personally helping her get the language right.”
Aditi...
- 7/18/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Aditi Rao Hydari is elated as she is gearing up for her Tamil debut which is directed by none other than Mani Ratnam. The film titled Kaatru Veliyidai is very special to Aditi and she is leaving no stones unturned to get her role right. Mani Ratnam too has taken it upon himself to make Aditi seem as authentic as she can. Being the task master that he is, he has personally got involved in helping the Bollywood actress with her language and diction. A crew member from the team of the film revealed, "Mani sir wants Aditi to speak Tamil effortlessly, so for the past month, she has been working on it under his guidance in Chennai. He's teaching her the accent and intonation. Being very perceptive, he wants to see authentic reactions from her character, and hence he's personally helping her get the language right." Last seen in the Farhan Akhtar starrer Wazir,...
- 7/16/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
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Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta
There is a moment of subdued splendour in this thriller that is both brutal and tender, where a chaprasi in a government office–you know the busybodies who offer to help when the Babus act tough?— gives our autumnal hero John Biswas some vital information.
Then the chaprasi casually asks if there is petrol in John’s rickety scooter. As John parts with his only means of transportation he even helps the bureaucratic broker start the ancient vehicle.
Yes, the scooter has seen better days. So has John Biswas. There was a time when he knew joy.His grand-daughter Angela who was left to John’s care while his father went abroad. In a merciless twist of fate Angela is kidnapped for ransom and killed.
Debutant director Ribhu Dasgputa’s shimmering portrait of distant discontent is about John’s atonement,...
Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta
There is a moment of subdued splendour in this thriller that is both brutal and tender, where a chaprasi in a government office–you know the busybodies who offer to help when the Babus act tough?— gives our autumnal hero John Biswas some vital information.
Then the chaprasi casually asks if there is petrol in John’s rickety scooter. As John parts with his only means of transportation he even helps the bureaucratic broker start the ancient vehicle.
Yes, the scooter has seen better days. So has John Biswas. There was a time when he knew joy.His grand-daughter Angela who was left to John’s care while his father went abroad. In a merciless twist of fate Angela is kidnapped for ransom and killed.
Debutant director Ribhu Dasgputa’s shimmering portrait of distant discontent is about John’s atonement,...
- 6/10/2016
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
After giving us films like Bombay, Saathiya, Yuva and the recent Ok Kanmani (which is being remade into Ok Jaanu in Bollywood), Mani Ratnam is all set to start work on his next film. The director has signed Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari for his next Tamil film titled Kuruthi Pookkal.
Aditi Rao Hydari who is known for films like London Paris New York, Murder 3 and the recent Wazir will be seen in the role of a doctor and will be paired opposite actor Karthi in this action-romantic film. While she has previously worked in a couple of South films, this is the first time where she will be working with Karthi and Mani Ratnam. The said film will have Karthi playing the role of an ace pilot. The film is simultaneously said to be made in Telugu, Malayalam.
Produced under Mani's home banner Madras Talkies, the music of...
Aditi Rao Hydari who is known for films like London Paris New York, Murder 3 and the recent Wazir will be seen in the role of a doctor and will be paired opposite actor Karthi in this action-romantic film. While she has previously worked in a couple of South films, this is the first time where she will be working with Karthi and Mani Ratnam. The said film will have Karthi playing the role of an ace pilot. The film is simultaneously said to be made in Telugu, Malayalam.
Produced under Mani's home banner Madras Talkies, the music of...
- 4/19/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
This year seems to have started with a zing for actor Murli Sharma, Well after Wazir ,Sanam Teri kasam ,the Marathi film guru and the Telugu blockbuster Krishnagadi Veer Prema Gaatha he’s now looking forward to Prakash Jha’s Jai Gangajal where he interestingly plays an effeminate character more interestingly called Munna Mardani.
When quizzed Murli about it he said “It was a challenging role and as always all I did was follow Prakash jis instructions” says the baddie who after this has four releases down south..Sree Sree with Superstar Krishna,Savitri ,aata aadukundaam ra and the Maruti directed untitled film with Venkatesh..and there’s another Marathi film Ghanta too up for release.
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When quizzed Murli about it he said “It was a challenging role and as always all I did was follow Prakash jis instructions” says the baddie who after this has four releases down south..Sree Sree with Superstar Krishna,Savitri ,aata aadukundaam ra and the Maruti directed untitled film with Venkatesh..and there’s another Marathi film Ghanta too up for release.
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- 3/5/2016
- by Press Releases
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Actress, Aditi Rao Hydari has teamed up once again with director Bejoy Nambiar for a Rock bands music video where she plays a goth princess. Sung by a Kerala based band, Thaikkudam Bridge, the song has been named Aarachar which means hangman. Shot in a black and white the video is a political satire that every Indian will identify with.
Aditi said, “I love all kinds of music and it’s not often that one gets to collaborate with a rock band. What’s even more exciting about Bejoy’s very detailed vision is that I get to play a goth princess. It’s edgy with a super noir vibe.”
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The actress has worked with the talented director for the second time after Wazir. According reports, the director loved working with her in Wazir and thought she would have the...
Aditi said, “I love all kinds of music and it’s not often that one gets to collaborate with a rock band. What’s even more exciting about Bejoy’s very detailed vision is that I get to play a goth princess. It’s edgy with a super noir vibe.”
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The actress has worked with the talented director for the second time after Wazir. According reports, the director loved working with her in Wazir and thought she would have the...
- 2/23/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After a splendid performance in the critically acclaimed Wazir which has gone on to become the first hit of the year Aditi Rao Hydari seems to have her hands full. She will be seen next in the much awaited film Fitoor.
The young actress will be seen essaying the role of young begum Hazrat who grows into the ‘the begum’ played by Tabu. The makers were looking for a stunning young face that could justify maturing gracefully as the story progresses and yet look beautiful for the role of the Begum. Tabu is known for her acting chops her natural beauty and grace, and Aditi was the perfect choice to embody the very same qualities of a timeless beauty…
Fresh from the success of Wazir we can’t wait to see this package of talent in the much awaited adaptation of Charles Dickens novel great expectations… The film is promising...
The young actress will be seen essaying the role of young begum Hazrat who grows into the ‘the begum’ played by Tabu. The makers were looking for a stunning young face that could justify maturing gracefully as the story progresses and yet look beautiful for the role of the Begum. Tabu is known for her acting chops her natural beauty and grace, and Aditi was the perfect choice to embody the very same qualities of a timeless beauty…
Fresh from the success of Wazir we can’t wait to see this package of talent in the much awaited adaptation of Charles Dickens novel great expectations… The film is promising...
- 2/8/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Earlier we had reported that global leader in box office tracking, Rentrak, would soon be making their foray into the Indian Film industry. With this in mind the tracking major had even tied up with the 2014 release Pk that featured Aamir Khan. Well earlier today the leader in pre-cisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, announced it has released new box office numbers for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's latest film, Wazir starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akh-tar that was directed by Bejoy Nambiar. "Vinod Chopra Films have always emphasized on best practices and the importance of transpar-ency and accuracy in box office data in India, thus the reason we started working with Rentrak to measure our films," said an official spokesperson of Vinod Chopra Films. "Our production house has demonstrated great vision in supporting Rentrak to bring box office transparency to India. We know that Rentrak numbers are validated and credible.
- 1/22/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Manav Kaul, who has proved his acting prowess with his power-packed performances in films like Kai Po Che, Citylights and Wazir, will be next seen playing the antagonist – Bablu Pandey in Prakash Jha’s upcoming film Jai Gangaajal and the actor says that he thoroughly enjoyed himself while working on the cop-drama. Talking about his experience of working with Jha on the film, the actor said, “It’s an honour for me to have got an opportunity to work with Prakash sir and to be a part of this film. I always say that sir has spoilt me because he made me feel so comfortable that I didn’t even realize when the film got over.” “He has written Bablu Pandey’s character so beautifully that after finishing my scenes, each day, I would go back to my room and think ‘waah kya scene hua hai’,” he further added. Written and directed by Prakash Jha,...
- 1/19/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
This detective story starring Amitabh Bachchan and exploring the power play of chess is far from black and white – its ambiguities make for compelling viewing
Around the turn of the millennium, the venerable Indian writer-director-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was set to make his Hollywood debut with Chess – nothing to do with the musical, but a self-penned thriller about a traumatised cop that circled the studios with names such as Dustin Hoffman attached. The vagaries of 21st-century production meant Chopra had to wait until last year’s Broken Horses to take his American bow, but traces of Chess have apparently persisted into Wazir. Delegated to emerging director Bejoy Nambiar, this plan B arrives bearing the Big B: Amitabh Bachchan, who collaborated with Chopra on 2007’s fine Eklavya, assumes the chewy character part Hoffman would surely have been eyeing.
Nambiar’s film begins as a no-nonsense Bollywood policier: the sappiest song goes...
Around the turn of the millennium, the venerable Indian writer-director-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was set to make his Hollywood debut with Chess – nothing to do with the musical, but a self-penned thriller about a traumatised cop that circled the studios with names such as Dustin Hoffman attached. The vagaries of 21st-century production meant Chopra had to wait until last year’s Broken Horses to take his American bow, but traces of Chess have apparently persisted into Wazir. Delegated to emerging director Bejoy Nambiar, this plan B arrives bearing the Big B: Amitabh Bachchan, who collaborated with Chopra on 2007’s fine Eklavya, assumes the chewy character part Hoffman would surely have been eyeing.
Nambiar’s film begins as a no-nonsense Bollywood policier: the sappiest song goes...
- 1/15/2016
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
Wazir has opened to a heartening response and its director Bejoy Nambiar is very happy. The reviews have been mixed but Bejoy is unperturbed. "That's how it has always been with my films. I am told the box office numbers are good. And that's what counts."
Just before Wazir released Bejoy married his steady girlfriend Sheetal Menon.
And life couldn't look any better for this director of dark urban tales. Interestingly Sheetal figured in the cast of Bejoy's first two films Shaitaan and David but not in Wazir. "That's because she got busy with wedding plans," says the newly-married filmmaker who has already moved on to his new project.
"It's web-series for ErosNow. There will be 12 short films, all unrelated, but each with a spin at the end," reveals Bejoy who has also done an hour-long film in and Indo-Pak omnibus produced by Shiija Kejriwal on behalf of the Zee channel.
Just before Wazir released Bejoy married his steady girlfriend Sheetal Menon.
And life couldn't look any better for this director of dark urban tales. Interestingly Sheetal figured in the cast of Bejoy's first two films Shaitaan and David but not in Wazir. "That's because she got busy with wedding plans," says the newly-married filmmaker who has already moved on to his new project.
"It's web-series for ErosNow. There will be 12 short films, all unrelated, but each with a spin at the end," reveals Bejoy who has also done an hour-long film in and Indo-Pak omnibus produced by Shiija Kejriwal on behalf of the Zee channel.
- 1/14/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Bollywood’s new year is set to begin with the intensity of the unusual and power packed casting of superstar Amitabh Bachchan with the multi-faceted Farhan Akhtar in Wazir. This first release of the year, directed by Bijoy Nambiar, is also a talk of the town with one of the most melodious romantic songs of recent times Tere Bin. Not only this, the film will see Amitabh Bachchan playing a paralysed chess grandmaster with a very unusual look.
Given its storyline and the powerful trailer, with music to match, it is believed that Wazir will interest teenagers and young adults. To reach young and upwardly mobile audiences who spend more time on the internet and mobile phones than television, two stars of the film – Farhan Akhtar and Aditi Rao Hydari, have featured on the latest episode of the hotstar Originals series ‘M Bole Toh’, sharing memories from their childhoods, and...
Given its storyline and the powerful trailer, with music to match, it is believed that Wazir will interest teenagers and young adults. To reach young and upwardly mobile audiences who spend more time on the internet and mobile phones than television, two stars of the film – Farhan Akhtar and Aditi Rao Hydari, have featured on the latest episode of the hotstar Originals series ‘M Bole Toh’, sharing memories from their childhoods, and...
- 1/12/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Neil Nitin Mukesh may have played various negative characters during his career but the actor says his titular role in the forthcoming ‘Wazir’ is his darkest portrayal yet. He says, “Wazir is nothing but dark; he mocks and enjoys somebody else’s pain. This is my darkest portrayal yet. I myself was quite shocked that I played this character. He is very unpredictable. Whether it’s his face, voice or look, I had to work extremely hard for this.”
Neil also explains how it was extremely difficult to intimidate veteran, Amitabh Bachchan, onscreen. “But that’s where the acting kicks in. I did not want my nervousness to affect his performance so I made sure all the butterflies which were fluttering in the stomach remained there and never came out on face,” he adds.
Speaking about his rapport with director Bejoy Nambiar, with whom he had previously worked in ‘David’, he says,...
Neil also explains how it was extremely difficult to intimidate veteran, Amitabh Bachchan, onscreen. “But that’s where the acting kicks in. I did not want my nervousness to affect his performance so I made sure all the butterflies which were fluttering in the stomach remained there and never came out on face,” he adds.
Speaking about his rapport with director Bejoy Nambiar, with whom he had previously worked in ‘David’, he says,...
- 1/10/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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Aditi Rao Hydari was delighted to work with Farhan Akhtar in ‘Wazir’ and describes their love story in the movie as “intense and intimate”. Talking about the pair’s onscreen chemistry, the actress says, “I’m very grateful because ultimately the love story portion of ‘Wazir’ is very intimate and very intense. I’m ecstatic because I’m a big fan of Farhan. I’m really happy that I got this opportunity to work with him and I’m happy that people have liked us together.”
Speaking further about the film and her experience she adds, “The team of ‘Wazir’ is very special. All those who have worked on the film — whether it is Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Bejoy Nambiar… everybody is a special person and a very special artiste. They are all amazing people. I’m the youngest of all of them,...
Aditi Rao Hydari was delighted to work with Farhan Akhtar in ‘Wazir’ and describes their love story in the movie as “intense and intimate”. Talking about the pair’s onscreen chemistry, the actress says, “I’m very grateful because ultimately the love story portion of ‘Wazir’ is very intimate and very intense. I’m ecstatic because I’m a big fan of Farhan. I’m really happy that I got this opportunity to work with him and I’m happy that people have liked us together.”
Speaking further about the film and her experience she adds, “The team of ‘Wazir’ is very special. All those who have worked on the film — whether it is Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Bejoy Nambiar… everybody is a special person and a very special artiste. They are all amazing people. I’m the youngest of all of them,...
- 1/9/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan may be 73 years but that has never come in the way of his hard work. Even amidst several mishaps, this veteran star has always managed to overlook these difficulties and have continued with his shoot. Recently, the actor suffered a minor setback during the shooting of Sujoy Ghosh's Te3N in Kolkata as he injured his rib cage. Talking about the injury on his blog, Amitabh said, "I injured myself last night at shoot .. just when I was all recovered from the chest infection, this happens ..No nothing to worry .. I have injured my rib cage, it pains and so when I breathe it hurts .. am doing ice pack and pain killers .. spoken to my doctor .. should take 48 hours to heal he says .. else we do X Ray or Mri or whatever he decides .." But that hasn't deterred the actor's spirit to continue with his work. In fact,...
- 1/8/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
2016’s first big release is Bejoy Nambiar’s Wazir starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akthar in principle roles where the story centres around the idea of a chess game, its rules, its pieces, the relationships and most importantly the idea of winning and losing.
Having directed Bachchan in his 2004 release Lakshya, Wazir sees Akthar and Bachchan share the silver screen for the first time. This is something I am aware that a lot of people have been waiting for and I count myself as one of them. The question is does Nambiar’s directorial offering live up to the expectation of so many?
Without giving too much away, Wazir sees Akthar cast as Danish Ali, a grieving officer, married to Ruhana played by Aditi Rao Hydari. Their relationship is affected by a moment of recklessness for which Hydari blames Akthar. It is following this incident that the rest of the...
Having directed Bachchan in his 2004 release Lakshya, Wazir sees Akthar and Bachchan share the silver screen for the first time. This is something I am aware that a lot of people have been waiting for and I count myself as one of them. The question is does Nambiar’s directorial offering live up to the expectation of so many?
Without giving too much away, Wazir sees Akthar cast as Danish Ali, a grieving officer, married to Ruhana played by Aditi Rao Hydari. Their relationship is affected by a moment of recklessness for which Hydari blames Akthar. It is following this incident that the rest of the...
- 1/8/2016
- by Rima Bhatia
- Bollyspice
Bejoy Nambiar whose next directorial Wazir featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar is just days away from release, but the director seems to have landed himself in a spot of trouble. in fact we hear that the convenor of the Disabled Rights Group (Drg) Javed Abidi felt that Nambir's comment on Bachchan being limited in the film due to his character being wheelchair bound was disparaging and extremely condescending towards people with disabilities, and has even demanded an apology for the same. Nambir, on his part, along with the team of Wazir apologized for the same clarifying that no malice was ever intended via the statement, instead it was only defining Bachchan's character in the film who is paralyzed and wheelchair bound. As for the film Wazir, that also features Aditi Rao Hydari, is revenge saga scheduled to hit theatres on Friday.
- 1/7/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
He may be playing a wheelchair-bound character in his upcoming film, Wazir’, but screen legend, Amitabh Bachchan, never felt that his role was physically limiting in the movie as he was so excited to tackle it. The Bejoy Nambiar-directed action thriller sees him essaying a paralysed chess grandmaster called Pandit Omkarnath Dhar.
The megastar depended on Nambiar and explains how his approach to the role in was entirely assisted by the director. “I do not think it was limiting; it was exciting to be doing a role that I had not done before. The approach to the character was dictated by the director,” he says, adding about the film, “Its story is unique and the way it has been presented is also intense and intriguing. It is a thriller with drama and emotion.”
Wazir, which also stars Farhan Akhtar opens in theaters on December 8th.
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The megastar depended on Nambiar and explains how his approach to the role in was entirely assisted by the director. “I do not think it was limiting; it was exciting to be doing a role that I had not done before. The approach to the character was dictated by the director,” he says, adding about the film, “Its story is unique and the way it has been presented is also intense and intriguing. It is a thriller with drama and emotion.”
Wazir, which also stars Farhan Akhtar opens in theaters on December 8th.
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- 1/7/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Every since Farhan Akhtar first stepped in front of the camera as an actor, after directing of some of Hindi films’ best movies, he has been thrilling audiences with his outstanding performances. It all began with Rock On! and from there through his incredible transformation and complete immersion into his character in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, to last year’s Dil Dhadakne Do, Akhtar has shown he is one of the best actors in the industry.
In his newest film Wazir, which opens this Friday January 8th, the actor took on many new challenges, including playing a cop for the first time, doing action sequences and oh yes, starring opposite the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the Vidhu Vinod Chopra – Rajkumar Hirani produced film tells the tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave Ats officer, brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate.
In his newest film Wazir, which opens this Friday January 8th, the actor took on many new challenges, including playing a cop for the first time, doing action sequences and oh yes, starring opposite the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the Vidhu Vinod Chopra – Rajkumar Hirani produced film tells the tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave Ats officer, brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate.
- 1/5/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
There is great news for all Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar fans all over the country. The suspense thriller starring the two talented actors, Wazir, has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification without any cuts. The movie which is produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Raj Kumar Hirani, is all set to release on the 8th of January 2016.Read More...
- 1/4/2016
- by Indicine Team
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Bejoy Nambiar who made his directorial debut in Bollywood with Kalki Koechlin starrer Shaitaan, recently tied the knot with girlfriend Sheetal Menon. The wedding that was held at Kairali Heritage in Kochi, was a private affair attended by only family and close friends. The Kerala style wedding had the couple dressed in a Malayali ethnic attire with Bejoy sporting the traditional mundhu veshti and Sheetal in a cream and gold saree. From what we hear, the couple has taken off to Europe for their honeymoon and will bring in the New Year in there. Apparently, Bejoy met Sheetal on the sets of his Bollywood debut Shaitaan and since then the two have been dating. Bejoy was previously married to Juhi Babbar in 2007 and the couple parted ways in 2007. On the film front, Bejoy will soon return for the promotions of his upcoming directorial Wazir starring Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar and Aditi Rao Hydari.
- 12/31/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar will be introducing a new and merrier way of playing a game of chess to audiences in the upcoming Wazir – vodka chess! The stars of the film had to play a version of the game whereby, after the defeat of a pawn, the losing player has to consume a vodka shot, for a scene in the film.
Mr. Bachchan’s character in the film is called Panditji and Farhan now refers to the veteran actor as Panditji off screen as well. Be it during meetings and phone conversations or on Twitter, he has been referring to Mr. Bachchan by his reel name.
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Mr. Bachchan’s character in the film is called Panditji and Farhan now refers to the veteran actor as Panditji off screen as well. Be it during meetings and phone conversations or on Twitter, he has been referring to Mr. Bachchan by his reel name.
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- 12/31/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra has himself penned the lyrics for the sublime song, ‘Tere Bin’, for his forthcoming production, Wazir. The source of inspiration for the romantic number was his wife, Anupama Chopra. When Chopra was working on the lyrics, he had his wife in mind and kept writing until he finished the song and was satisfied with the results. “Vinod, who writes poetries, came up with the lyrics while he was in the zone and working with the music composer, Shantanu. After finishing the song, Vinod first recited the song to his wife,” says a source from the film.
Says Vinod himself, “I wasn’t meant to write the lyrics initially, however when Shantanu was working on the melody of the song on a piano, I kept mouthing words and by the time we finished, we realised that one whole song had been created beautifully. At the end, everyone...
Says Vinod himself, “I wasn’t meant to write the lyrics initially, however when Shantanu was working on the melody of the song on a piano, I kept mouthing words and by the time we finished, we realised that one whole song had been created beautifully. At the end, everyone...
- 12/30/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar, the new dramatic thriller Wazir, set to release on January 8th, is definitely on our list of must see movies. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Wazir is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave Ats officer, brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate. The two men decide to help each other win the biggest game of their lives. But there’s a mysterious and dangerous opponent lurking in the shadows, who is all set to checkmate them. Wazir is a pulsating thriller, a moving character study and a gripping revenge story.
Of course, an intrinsic part of a film is the music and for Wazir, Nambiar brought in an impressive line up of composers including Shantanu Moitra and Ankit Tiwari.
When we spoke to star Farhan Akhtar he had this to say about the songs of Wazir,...
Of course, an intrinsic part of a film is the music and for Wazir, Nambiar brought in an impressive line up of composers including Shantanu Moitra and Ankit Tiwari.
When we spoke to star Farhan Akhtar he had this to say about the songs of Wazir,...
- 12/28/2015
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Neil Nitin Mukesh is having a good run playing bad. He was recently pitted against Salman Khan in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and last year demonstrated his villainous side in A.R. Murugadoss Tamil blockbuster, Kaththi, starring Vijay in the lead.
Before Neil Nitin Mukesh’s more recent antagonist adventures, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra was awed by the striking black and white portions in Bejoy Nambiar’s 2013 outing, David. Neil Nitin Mukesh’s version was shot in a sepia tone that conveyed the hippy pop culture of the 1970’s with élan.
Impressed by Neil in those portions of the film, he was duly selected for Wazir. Vidhu Vinod Chopra says, “I saw the black and white portions of ‘David’ and found Neil perfect for the role of Wazir.”
An action thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari, Wazir releases in cinemas worldwide on...
Before Neil Nitin Mukesh’s more recent antagonist adventures, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra was awed by the striking black and white portions in Bejoy Nambiar’s 2013 outing, David. Neil Nitin Mukesh’s version was shot in a sepia tone that conveyed the hippy pop culture of the 1970’s with élan.
Impressed by Neil in those portions of the film, he was duly selected for Wazir. Vidhu Vinod Chopra says, “I saw the black and white portions of ‘David’ and found Neil perfect for the role of Wazir.”
An action thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari, Wazir releases in cinemas worldwide on...
- 12/24/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, says that he didn’t take a long time to finalize Aditi Rao Hydari as the actress in Wazir.
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film features Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar alongside the understated actress. “When I was casting for Wazir, I saw her (Aditi) dance. I just took one second to say that Aditi is in the film. She has done a great job,” says Vinod, who is co-producing the film.
Aditi plays the role of a dancer in the forthcoming action flick.
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Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film features Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar alongside the understated actress. “When I was casting for Wazir, I saw her (Aditi) dance. I just took one second to say that Aditi is in the film. She has done a great job,” says Vinod, who is co-producing the film.
Aditi plays the role of a dancer in the forthcoming action flick.
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- 12/23/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
There has been a lot of anticipation and intrigue around Vinod Chopra’s Farhan – Amitabh starrer from the time the trailer was released. The film will showcase Farhan Akhtar, who is known to have directed action movies in the past, do hard core action for the very first time on screen.
Shraddha Kapoor, his co-star of Rock On 2 has been intrigued since she watched the trailer. Shraddha has always been a fan of Farhan Akhtar. The young actress is now super excited to watch her favourite in his upcoming release. Shraddha shares, “When Farhan and I were shooting together in Shillong, we had a brief discussion on his film. I have seen the trailer and it looks really interesting. I’ve followed his work since his first film and have been a huge fan of his. I am really looking forward to watching the film. He always plays such different...
Shraddha Kapoor, his co-star of Rock On 2 has been intrigued since she watched the trailer. Shraddha has always been a fan of Farhan Akhtar. The young actress is now super excited to watch her favourite in his upcoming release. Shraddha shares, “When Farhan and I were shooting together in Shillong, we had a brief discussion on his film. I have seen the trailer and it looks really interesting. I’ve followed his work since his first film and have been a huge fan of his. I am really looking forward to watching the film. He always plays such different...
- 12/21/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
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