Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa, who is known for tracks like ‘Lahore’, ‘Morni Banke’, ‘Suit Suit’ and ‘Ban Jaa Tu Meri Rani’, on Friday dropped another banger titled ‘You Talking to Me?’
The song is Guru’s ode to the legendary actor Robert De Niro and his iconic dialogue “You talking to me?” from the Martin Scorsese cult classic ‘Taxi Driver’.
For the song, music producer Trip Beats has combined Guru Randhawa’s signature style with elements of trap music doling out an addictive and irresistible sound. He said, “Blending Guru’s unique style with the trap music influence allowed us to craft a track that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music. I’m confident that the audience will be blown away by the non-linear composition and the infectious energy of this track.”
Talking about the song, Guru Randhawa said, “Robert De Niro has been one of my favourites. When I...
The song is Guru’s ode to the legendary actor Robert De Niro and his iconic dialogue “You talking to me?” from the Martin Scorsese cult classic ‘Taxi Driver’.
For the song, music producer Trip Beats has combined Guru Randhawa’s signature style with elements of trap music doling out an addictive and irresistible sound. He said, “Blending Guru’s unique style with the trap music influence allowed us to craft a track that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music. I’m confident that the audience will be blown away by the non-linear composition and the infectious energy of this track.”
Talking about the song, Guru Randhawa said, “Robert De Niro has been one of my favourites. When I...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Popular singer Guru Randhawa, who has been ruling the scoreboard with his chartbusters such as ‘Lahore’, ‘Ishare Tere’ and ‘Tere Re’, is taking his music to new heights quite literally as the Punjabi indie-pop star released a video of himself on the iconic Cn Tower in Ontario, Canada.
Packing in full swag, one of the biggest kings of Indian pop, the singer has everything with him, pop, electronica, hip-hop, Punjabi folk and even some rock along with a good voice and a great sense of melody and groove which he has used to capture listeners for a while now. The singer is aiming ever higher, but his next project is literally high up in the sky now.
Posing on top of the iconic Cn Tower, the music sensation is making rounds on the internet, setting flames on social media and building up the hype as fans can’t help but...
Packing in full swag, one of the biggest kings of Indian pop, the singer has everything with him, pop, electronica, hip-hop, Punjabi folk and even some rock along with a good voice and a great sense of melody and groove which he has used to capture listeners for a while now. The singer is aiming ever higher, but his next project is literally high up in the sky now.
Posing on top of the iconic Cn Tower, the music sensation is making rounds on the internet, setting flames on social media and building up the hype as fans can’t help but...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-658522 size-full" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dhoni-1.jpg" alt="Dhoni" width="620" height="420" /> With the current scenario turning further sensitive between India and Pakistan, the first film to face the consequences of the Uri attack is the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer <em>Ms Dhoni - The Untold Story</em>. The film that is based on the life of renowned Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not get a release in Pakistan. Apparently, the Pakistani distributors have decided to boycott the film and it is being said that it doesn’t even feature in the programming list. Confirming the same, one of the largest film distribution networks of Pakistan, Imgc Global Entertainment’s chairman Ahmed Rashid maintained that considering the current tensions between the countries, they have decided to do away with the release of the film. While the Pakistani film officials are playing it safe, matters have also taken a legal turn as a petition in Lahore has been filed seeking ban on Indian films.
- 9/28/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-658522 size-full" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dhoni-1.jpg" alt="Dhoni" width="620" height="420" /> With the current scenario turning further sensitive between India and Pakistan, the first film to face the consequences of the Uri attack is the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer <em>Ms Dhoni - The Untold Story</em>. The film that is based on the life of renowned Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not get a release in Pakistan. Apparently, the Pakistani distributors have decided to boycott the film and it is being said that it doesn’t even feature in the programming list. Confirming the same, one of the largest film distribution networks of Pakistan, Imgc Global Entertainment’s chairman Ahmed Rashid maintained that considering the current tensions between the countries, they have decided to do away with the release of the film. While the Pakistani film officials are playing it safe, matters have also taken a legal turn as a petition in Lahore has been filed seeking ban on Indian films.
- 9/28/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Happy Bhaag Jayegi
Starring Abhay Deol, Diana Penty, Momal Sheikh, Ali Faizal, Jimmy Sheirgil
Written & Directed by Mudassar Aziz
“Woh jo chahti hai karti hai,” Abhay Deol playing a suave Pakistani politician’s dissatisfied son trapped in a life he doesn’t relish, says at some point about the protagonist.
Abhay has a complex role in a narrative that floats freely gently and elegantly on the surface level. We know all along the complications in the plot—including the heroine landing up accidently in Lahore from Amritsar—are going to iron themselves out magically. Yes, this is that kind of a film where laughter can wipe out 69 years of bitterness between hostile neighbours. At least for a couple of hours.
Yes, this is the kind of Utopian cinema where the entire city of Lahore, including benevolent autorickshaw drivers and a compassionate though cranky cop (Piyush Mishra, brilliant), gets together to...
Starring Abhay Deol, Diana Penty, Momal Sheikh, Ali Faizal, Jimmy Sheirgil
Written & Directed by Mudassar Aziz
“Woh jo chahti hai karti hai,” Abhay Deol playing a suave Pakistani politician’s dissatisfied son trapped in a life he doesn’t relish, says at some point about the protagonist.
Abhay has a complex role in a narrative that floats freely gently and elegantly on the surface level. We know all along the complications in the plot—including the heroine landing up accidently in Lahore from Amritsar—are going to iron themselves out magically. Yes, this is that kind of a film where laughter can wipe out 69 years of bitterness between hostile neighbours. At least for a couple of hours.
Yes, this is the kind of Utopian cinema where the entire city of Lahore, including benevolent autorickshaw drivers and a compassionate though cranky cop (Piyush Mishra, brilliant), gets together to...
- 8/19/2016
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
The beautiful Shraddha Das, who was seen in films Lahore and Dil Toh Bachha Hai Ji, is now all set to be seen in Great Grand Masti, the third installment of the raunchy Masti series. Speaking about the film, Shraddha Das said, "I signed this film mainly because it was similar to the first Masti. Also, it was fun to lighten up a bit with Vivek, Aftab and Ritesh and match upto their comic timing". Rajkumar Tiwari who was involved in the casting process of the film says "The Director Indra Kumar wanted a leading actress who could be a one take artist and finish the scenes promptly as he had limited dates of the leading male actors. I suggested Shraddha Das's name and the same day she was confirmed after an audition" Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Maruti International, Great Grand Masti also stars Urvashi Rautela, Ankita Shorey,...
- 8/7/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Dukhtar, Margarita With A Straw and Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain among outstanding schedule of independent South Asian films to be screened as part of 17th annual Laff.
Organizers have announced the full roster of films and special events for this year’s London Asian Film Festival (Laff) – Europe’s oldest showcase for South Asian cinema.
The Festival takes place across London from 19 March to 28 March and features a string of exciting and acclaimed independent feature films, master classes, special screenings, debates and the Festival’s celebrated short films competition.
This year’s Festival highlights include critically acclaimed films such as Margarita With A Straw, Bhopal – A Prayer for Rain, Dukhtar, Rang Rasiya, The World Before Her and Haider.
The 17th edition London Asian Film Festival is once again organized by Tongues on Fire, which has built an unparalleled reputation for promoting independent cinema as well as providing a showcase for female filmmakers.
Organizers have announced the full roster of films and special events for this year’s London Asian Film Festival (Laff) – Europe’s oldest showcase for South Asian cinema.
The Festival takes place across London from 19 March to 28 March and features a string of exciting and acclaimed independent feature films, master classes, special screenings, debates and the Festival’s celebrated short films competition.
This year’s Festival highlights include critically acclaimed films such as Margarita With A Straw, Bhopal – A Prayer for Rain, Dukhtar, Rang Rasiya, The World Before Her and Haider.
The 17th edition London Asian Film Festival is once again organized by Tongues on Fire, which has built an unparalleled reputation for promoting independent cinema as well as providing a showcase for female filmmakers.
- 3/18/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
India’s first victory at the 1983 world cup will be made into a film and will be produced by the founder-president of Celebrity Cricket League, Vishnu Vardhan Induri. Lahore fame Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan will direct the film. The film will portray the story of Indian cricket team back in 1983 and how it became pride of the nation by bringing the world cup home.
An international casting agency will also be hired for the film. Source says, “The film’s script has been finalised and pre-production work has already begun. They plan to recreate the 1983 moments. The film will be a big project and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to do justice to the story.”
The filmmaker now plans to meet the cricketers who played in the 1983 World Cup final in a proposal to add to the film’s accuracy. The source says, “The film will be shot...
An international casting agency will also be hired for the film. Source says, “The film’s script has been finalised and pre-production work has already begun. They plan to recreate the 1983 moments. The film will be a big project and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to do justice to the story.”
The filmmaker now plans to meet the cricketers who played in the 1983 World Cup final in a proposal to add to the film’s accuracy. The source says, “The film will be shot...
- 3/25/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
On Thursday evening, Indian Films & TV Directors Association organized a tribute to late Farooque Shaikh in Mumbai where some of India's finest directors assembled to recall the experience of working with the remarkable actor. One such filmmaker was Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan who recalled how after winning a National Award for his debut film Lahore, Farooque was all the more excited to collaborate with the director again on a film titled Pandit Gali Ka Ali.Says Sanjay, Farooq...
- 1/18/2014
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 13: Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan of "Lahore" fame was earlier slated to roll the cameras for his next project, a sci-fi film, in October. But he says the film will go on the floors only around the last quarter of 2014.
"We have started the pre-production work for the film. It's a huge film, so it will take 12 to 14 months for the pre-production. The film will now go on floors by next year September or October," Chauhan told Ians.
"We have locked the location and now we are working on the technicalities. There will be a lot of special effects in the film, and so it will take some time. In the.
"We have started the pre-production work for the film. It's a huge film, so it will take 12 to 14 months for the pre-production. The film will now go on floors by next year September or October," Chauhan told Ians.
"We have locked the location and now we are working on the technicalities. There will be a lot of special effects in the film, and so it will take some time. In the.
- 8/13/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, June 30: Pakistani supermodel Mehreen Syed, who was supposed to make her Bollywood debut with Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan's untitled film, is out of the project. The director says it was tough to cope with the stress of working with an artist from across the border.
Chauhan said: "It's unfortunate, but true. I am not working with Mehreen Syed any more in my film. Circumstances are such that we cannot really cope with the stress of having an actress from across the border in our project."
Chauhan, who earlier directed "Lahore", admits there was trouble when he shot with another Pakistani actor.
"I had a traumatic.
Chauhan said: "It's unfortunate, but true. I am not working with Mehreen Syed any more in my film. Circumstances are such that we cannot really cope with the stress of having an actress from across the border in our project."
Chauhan, who earlier directed "Lahore", admits there was trouble when he shot with another Pakistani actor.
"I had a traumatic.
- 6/30/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Actor Farooque Shaikh had cult following in the 80-90 phase, and was part of many successful off beat films, and was equally proficient in entertaining yet good cinema. But much to his fan’s disappointment the actor cut down on his assignments.However he made a resounding comeback with the National Award winning, Lahore, and followed it up with the topical Saas Bahu Aur Sensex. And the good news is that early 2013 will see him in the already talked about Listen Amaya. Read More...
- 12/17/2012
- Bollywood Trade
Actor Farooque Shaikh had cult following in the 80-90 phase, and was part of many successful off beat films, and was equally proficient in entertaining yet good cinema. But much to his fan's disappointment the actor cut down on his assignments.However he made a resounding comeback with the National Award winning, Lahore, and followed it up with the topical Saas Bahu Aur Sensex. And the good news is that early 2013 will see him in the already talked about Listen Amaya.When...
- 12/17/2012
- GlamSham
New Delhi -- The walls of Sanjay Sharma's music shop are lined with gleaming string instruments and old photographs of legendary musicians.
Beatles George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Indian classicial musicians Zakir Hussain, Shiv Kumar Sharma and Vishwamohan Bhatt. And the man who brought these two very different musical worlds together: Ravi Shankar.
Like his grandfather and father before him, Sharma built, tuned and repaired instruments for the sitar virtuoso, who introduced Westerners to Indian classical music, and through his friendship with Harrison became a mainstay of the 1960s counterculture scene.
From his tiny shop tucked into the crowded lanes of central Delhi's Bhagat Singh market, Sharma traveled the world with Shankar. Late in the maestro's life, as his health and strength flagged, he even designed a smaller version of the instrument that allowed him to keep playing.
Shankar, who died Tuesday at age 92, was "a saint,...
Beatles George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Indian classicial musicians Zakir Hussain, Shiv Kumar Sharma and Vishwamohan Bhatt. And the man who brought these two very different musical worlds together: Ravi Shankar.
Like his grandfather and father before him, Sharma built, tuned and repaired instruments for the sitar virtuoso, who introduced Westerners to Indian classical music, and through his friendship with Harrison became a mainstay of the 1960s counterculture scene.
From his tiny shop tucked into the crowded lanes of central Delhi's Bhagat Singh market, Sharma traveled the world with Shankar. Late in the maestro's life, as his health and strength flagged, he even designed a smaller version of the instrument that allowed him to keep playing.
Shankar, who died Tuesday at age 92, was "a saint,...
- 12/14/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is all set to start the shoot of his second film in a fortnight across western India. The film has Sejal Shah as the cinematographer, Kesto Mondal as the Production Designer, Jesh Kirshnamurthy from Anibrain VFX looking after the special effects; Mike Stringer comes in for the hybrid special make up. Senior technicians like Wayne Sharpe and Tevfik Aksbasli have also been roped in for the background score.The film is A Laurus Creative World Production in association with Blue Water Motion Pictures. Chauhan has earlier made the award winning film Lahore Read More...
- 10/31/2012
- Bollywood Trade
Mumbai, Sep 1: Filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, known for his National Award-winning film "Lahore", is set to roll the cameras for his next project, a sci-fi themed film, in October 2013.
"I am making a sci-fi film. It will go on floors in October 2013," Chauhan told Ians.
The director says the yet untitled movie is his most ambitious project, and entailed a lot of research.
"It.
"I am making a sci-fi film. It will go on floors in October 2013," Chauhan told Ians.
The director says the yet untitled movie is his most ambitious project, and entailed a lot of research.
"It.
- 9/1/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
As a promotional strategy for their upcoming release 'Teri Meri Kahaani', actors Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are to host a 'qawwali' party at Delhi this monthIn Kunal Kohli's 'Teri Meri Kahani', in the 1910 segment, Shahid and Priyanka belong to Lahore and converse with each other in an amusing shayariana andaaz. Since the reaction to the trailer of the film has been very positive, the makers ...
- 5/5/2012
- BusinessofCinema
The makers of Teri Meri Kahaani have come up with a unique strategy to promote the film. The film's leading pair Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will host a qawwali party and hasya kavi sammelan in Delhi later this month, to promote their film. The party will see a boys versus girls competition between Shahid and Priyanka's teams, comprising their fans.
In the film, in the 1910 segment, Shahid and Priyanka belong to Lahore and converse with each other in an amusing shayariana andaaz. Since the reaction to the trailer of the film has been very positive, the makers decided to have a mushaira contest in the Capital. Shahid and Priyanka's fans will also join the contest. The participants will also be selected through a contest.
Delhi has been chosen as the venue as it is the heartland of Hindi. The event date and venue is yet to be locked.
In the film, in the 1910 segment, Shahid and Priyanka belong to Lahore and converse with each other in an amusing shayariana andaaz. Since the reaction to the trailer of the film has been very positive, the makers decided to have a mushaira contest in the Capital. Shahid and Priyanka's fans will also join the contest. The participants will also be selected through a contest.
Delhi has been chosen as the venue as it is the heartland of Hindi. The event date and venue is yet to be locked.
- 5/4/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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It’s been a whirlwind of Bollywonderfulness in London for the past few weeks – and sometimes it feels like there are more Bollywood Stars in London than Mumbai!
Had a wonderful catch up magical director Nikhal Advani – he was on a short trip to the Big Smoke and we chatted films, films and more films. He’s working on two movies at the moment… although we can’t reveal anything. Nikhil was in town with his wonderful sister Monisha – whom we describe as an International Vagabond with Vuitton!
Really impressed by the sensuous Veena Malik whom we can only describe as a sex symbol with brains. She is going to go far – and despite all the controversies is a dedicated professional with talent. She almost...
It’s been a whirlwind of Bollywonderfulness in London for the past few weeks – and sometimes it feels like there are more Bollywood Stars in London than Mumbai!
Had a wonderful catch up magical director Nikhal Advani – he was on a short trip to the Big Smoke and we chatted films, films and more films. He’s working on two movies at the moment… although we can’t reveal anything. Nikhil was in town with his wonderful sister Monisha – whom we describe as an International Vagabond with Vuitton!
Really impressed by the sensuous Veena Malik whom we can only describe as a sex symbol with brains. She is going to go far – and despite all the controversies is a dedicated professional with talent. She almost...
- 4/24/2012
- by RajPablo
- Bollyspice
Kunal Kohli cannot hide his excitement for sure. The filmmaker tweeted the link of the trailer of his upcoming flick Teri Meri Kahaani that stars former lovers Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Kunal tweeted, "Surprise! Here's the official trailer of Teri Meri Kahaani".The trailer is pretty fascinating that forces you to wonder if the two lovers would ever end up uniting.Kunal has given a unique treatment to his film by showing lovers of three different generations. The first one dates back to 1910, when India was under the British Raj. Shahid and Priyanka have a rustic look and are from the city of Sargoda, Lahore which is presently in Pakistan. Then the film fast forwards to the 1960 and shows Priyanka Chopra playing an actress. PC and Shahid.s attire reflect the retro era and the two look stunning together. It.s like seeing Rajesh Khanna romance Mumtaz once again on screen.
- 4/5/2012
- Filmicafe
Lahore, Mar 9: Veena Malik played Holi for the first time in India with the cast and crew of her film 'Daal Me Kuch Kaala Hai' at B R Studios in Juhu, Mumbai.
The Pakistani actress and model was on her way to the studios for a scheduled dubbing when director Aanand Balraj splashed her with colour. Actor Kishore Bhanushali and writer Vijay Akela also dashed out of the studio to join in.
Malik, who said this was her first time playing Holi in India, danced to her song 'Madam Malai' and 'Bombay' with Kishore Bhanushali and Aanand Balraj, the Express Tribune reported.
"We played Holi with natural colours which is eco friendly.
The Pakistani actress and model was on her way to the studios for a scheduled dubbing when director Aanand Balraj splashed her with colour. Actor Kishore Bhanushali and writer Vijay Akela also dashed out of the studio to join in.
Malik, who said this was her first time playing Holi in India, danced to her song 'Madam Malai' and 'Bombay' with Kishore Bhanushali and Aanand Balraj, the Express Tribune reported.
"We played Holi with natural colours which is eco friendly.
- 3/9/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Popular Bollywood matinee idol, producer and film-maker
The Indian actor, producer and film-maker Dev Anand, who has died aged 88, was the first and longest serving matinee idol of Bollywood cinema. The pinnacle of his career came with Guide (1965), a film based on Rk Narayan's novel, in which Dev played the male lead opposite the classical Indian dancer turned actor Waheeda Rehman. Dev's talented younger brother Vijay directed it. During the golden age of Indian cinema, in the 1950s and 1960s, Dev, along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, formed the trio of stars who dominated the silver screen. Dev's urbanity and quirky mannerisms made him especially popular among the young and women.
He was born in undivided India at Gurdaspur, in the Punjab region. His father, Pishorimal Anand, was a leading lawyer. After graduating from the prestigious Government College, in Lahore, Dev tried and failed to enter the Royal Indian Navy.
The Indian actor, producer and film-maker Dev Anand, who has died aged 88, was the first and longest serving matinee idol of Bollywood cinema. The pinnacle of his career came with Guide (1965), a film based on Rk Narayan's novel, in which Dev played the male lead opposite the classical Indian dancer turned actor Waheeda Rehman. Dev's talented younger brother Vijay directed it. During the golden age of Indian cinema, in the 1950s and 1960s, Dev, along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, formed the trio of stars who dominated the silver screen. Dev's urbanity and quirky mannerisms made him especially popular among the young and women.
He was born in undivided India at Gurdaspur, in the Punjab region. His father, Pishorimal Anand, was a leading lawyer. After graduating from the prestigious Government College, in Lahore, Dev tried and failed to enter the Royal Indian Navy.
- 12/6/2011
- by Lalit Mohan Joshi
- The Guardian - Film News
Aman Verma who is remembered for films like Baghban and Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye and was last seen in Na Aana Is desh meri Loado will now be seen in play titled Mohanjodaro. He has replaced the lead hunky guy Aanaahad Singh who was lead in a film called Lahore. The television actor yet again is keen on proving his acting skills on stage in first week of November. He will be seen in a play called "ta hai Mohenjodaro" which is a history epic. When asked he says that he's extremely excited to play the lead character. Just as the script demands he's ought to portray a tough character who's a man of less words. It's the portrayal of his physical abilities that has led him to take up this challenge yet again. There are series of war like sequences which requires him to build an extremely fit physique.
- 10/27/2011
- Filmicafe
Back in 2007 a British-Pakistani friend strongly recommended the film Khuda Ke Liye, which she watched with us. Having never seen a Lollywood film before, I recall being impressed with the production values, acting, music and concept. Now years on with the export of so many great Pakistani singers to Bollywood (Adnan Sami, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam) it was only natural to be watching a film where I’d seen the director’s first film and in which singer Atif Aslam makes his acting debut.
Bol (Speak up) is the second film written and directed by Shoaib Mansoor and has done extremely well in Pakistan. Like his first film, this is also a social commentary, which looks to reflect a slice of society, as well as challenge it.
Based in Lahore, it takes place in the house of a family of young girls and highlights the challenges and confrontations they have with their father,...
Bol (Speak up) is the second film written and directed by Shoaib Mansoor and has done extremely well in Pakistan. Like his first film, this is also a social commentary, which looks to reflect a slice of society, as well as challenge it.
Based in Lahore, it takes place in the house of a family of young girls and highlights the challenges and confrontations they have with their father,...
- 8/31/2011
- by Anjum Shabbir
- Bollyspice
New York-based Wayne Sharpe is looking forward to his fourth on-screen outing with Prakash Jha —Aarakshan—after the soul-stirring Gangaajal (2003), Apaharan (2005) and Raajneeti (2010). “I like Prakash’s style of working since we are on common ground. We are already talking about doing another film together,” says Sharpe, who’s gearing up for a Hollywood thriller and a TV show next. “There’s also Sanjay’s (director Sanjay Puran Singh) fantasy-adventure after Lahore, a sci-fi that should take-off soon. The script is spectacular and since the story’s not strictly black and white, it offers me the challenge of experimenting with new, futuristic sounds,” ...
- 7/20/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
New York-based Wayne Sharpe is looking forward to his fourth on-screen outing with Prakash Jha —Aarakshan—after the soul-stirring Gangaajal (2003), Apaharan (2005) and Raajneeti (2010). “I like Prakash’s style of working since we are on common ground. We are already talking about doing another film together,” says Sharpe, who’s gearing up for a Hollywood thriller and a TV show next. “There’s also Sanjay’s (director Sanjay Puran Singh) fantasy-adventure after Lahore, a sci-fi that should take-off soon. The script is spectacular and since the story’s not strictly black and white, it offers me the challenge of experimenting with new, futuristic sounds,” ...
- 7/20/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Thirty-one years after his death, Indira Gandhi's younger son Sanjay Gandhi is all set to get a silver screen tribute by Lahore director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan. The director admits he always wanted to portray his life on celluloid, reports Mumbai Mirror.But the director wants to avoid showing the controversies surrounding his death on screen.He tells the tabloid, "Sanjay Gandhi was a very controversial figure. I always wanted to portray his life on the big screen, but I am going to show the kind of person he was rather than venturing into the controversies surrounding his death.”"I have always been ...
- 6/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Thirty-one years after his death, Indira Gandhi's younger son Sanjay Gandhi is all set to get a silver screen tribute by Lahore director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan. The director admits he always wanted to portray his life on celluloid, reports Mumbai Mirror.But the director wants to avoid showing the controversies surrounding his death on screen.He tells the tabloid, "Sanjay Gandhi was a very controversial figure. I always wanted to portray his life on the big screen, but I am going to show the kind of person he was rather than venturing into the controversies surrounding his death.”"I have always been ...
- 6/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan will be making a film on the late Sanjay Gandhi
Filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan gained instant recognition and stardom with his film Lahore (2010). After winning several award and critical acclaim, the director is all set to make a film on the late son of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi. He is presently filming a sci-fi flick Anahaat. Once he is finished with this film, the Sanjay Gandhi film will surface.
While the casting is yet to be finalized, the film looks like a sure thing. Sanjay Gandhi will always be etched as a controversial and influential politician in Indian history and Chauhan is exploiting this aspect in his film.
Chauhan confirmed, “Yes, it is true and this is something that I always wanted to do. I have always been impressed by his ideologies and his vision about our country.”
»Read the full...
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan will be making a film on the late Sanjay Gandhi
Filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan gained instant recognition and stardom with his film Lahore (2010). After winning several award and critical acclaim, the director is all set to make a film on the late son of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi. He is presently filming a sci-fi flick Anahaat. Once he is finished with this film, the Sanjay Gandhi film will surface.
While the casting is yet to be finalized, the film looks like a sure thing. Sanjay Gandhi will always be etched as a controversial and influential politician in Indian history and Chauhan is exploiting this aspect in his film.
Chauhan confirmed, “Yes, it is true and this is something that I always wanted to do. I have always been impressed by his ideologies and his vision about our country.”
»Read the full...
- 6/13/2011
- Chakpak
The lead star of the National Award winning film Lahore, Aanaahad is all out to prove himself yet again in one of the most anticipated Hindi play of the year 'Mohenjodaro'. Directed by renowned theatre personality Kulvinder Bakshish, who directed the National Award nominated play 'Karna' back in 2008, 'Mohenjodaro' happens to be a period drama on the war between the Aryans and the Dravidians that inhabited the Indian shores back in 2500 B.C. The play is written by Akashaditya Lama...
- 5/28/2011
- GlamSham
It's not shocking that Osama bin Laden was found in a comfortable Pakistan mansion-what's shocking is that the U.S. pretends the country isn't a harbor for terrorists. Plus, full coverage of bin Laden's death.
To me, as an American Muslim, it's significant that bin Laden is dead. American-Muslim groups zipped out statements through the night after news of his death: Muslims for Progressive Values said it "expresses great relief" at the death, saying, "Osama Bin Laden has singularly disgraced Islam and dragged our faith through the mud..." Islamic Information Center called him "one of the greatest enemies of Islam, if not the entire world." American Islamic Forum for Democracy said it "applauds" the news.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Hunt for Osama's Son Hamza Bin laden
Photos: Inside Osama bin Laden's Hideout
For me, what's as important, however, is where bin Laden was killed: the hill-station town of Abbottabad,...
To me, as an American Muslim, it's significant that bin Laden is dead. American-Muslim groups zipped out statements through the night after news of his death: Muslims for Progressive Values said it "expresses great relief" at the death, saying, "Osama Bin Laden has singularly disgraced Islam and dragged our faith through the mud..." Islamic Information Center called him "one of the greatest enemies of Islam, if not the entire world." American Islamic Forum for Democracy said it "applauds" the news.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Hunt for Osama's Son Hamza Bin laden
Photos: Inside Osama bin Laden's Hideout
For me, what's as important, however, is where bin Laden was killed: the hill-station town of Abbottabad,...
- 5/2/2011
- by Asra Q. Nomani
- The Daily Beast
Sleuths of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Dri) today carried out searches at an event management company here in connection with alleged recovery of over one lakh Us dollars from noted Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at Delhi's Igi airport. The Dri officials swooped at the premises of "Eyeline Telefilm and Events", owned by Chitresh Shrivastava, elder brother of bollywood singer Aadesh Shrivastava, and searched the premises. Sources privy to the investigations claimed that the sleuths found Rs 51 lakh in cash, which was seized besides some documents that could be helpful in the probe being carried out by the Dri. Efforts to contact Aadesh did not fructify while another brother of his, Vishal Shrivastava, disconnected the phone call made to him for his reaction about the search. The sources said questioning of Chitresh, who was also been detained yesterday, was being carried out on the alleged cash seizure made from his Mumbai premises.
- 2/14/2011
- Filmicafe
Noted Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained at the Igi airport here today by revenue intelligence sleuths after he and two of his troupe members were caught allegedly carrying 1.24 lakh Usd (about Rs 60 lakh) in undeclared foreign currency.Rahat(37) and his entire troupe, numbering around 16, including his manager Maroof and event manager were detained and their interrogation were underway tonight several hours after they were held by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Dri) officials.A nephew of Pakistani singing legend Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat is a top Bollywood playback singer and has several hit numbers to his credit. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer this year for ''Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji'' from the movie ''Ishqiya''.The Foreign Currency was not declared to Customs officials after the immigration checks, a Dri official said. The troupe was on in its way to...
- 2/13/2011
- Filmicafe
Music composer, Wayne Sharpe, who has earlier worked in films like Gangajal, Apharan, Rajneeti and Lahore, is now working on another film with filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan’s , which is a Sci-Fi movie and he will be bringing in singers like Golden Globe Award winner Lisa Gerrard and Senegalese Singer Baaba Maal to sing for the film. Lisa has sung for Hollywood films like Gladiator, Mission Impossible II and Black Hawke Down amongst others. Earlier too for Lahore, Sharpe made Hollywood’s Lisbeth Scott who had lent her voice ...
- 1/22/2011
- BusinessofCinema
She started out in Telugu cinema and just as she wowed everyone there, Shraddha Das has graced screens with her performance in Lahore and has now charmed her way into Madhur Bhandarkar’s Dil To Baccha Hai Ji. The sensual actress is preparing for the slice out of life comedy which also stars Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Shazahn Padamsee and Shruti Haasan. The actress is all set to wow everyone in a glamorous avatar as Gungun Sarkar, a radio jockey that aspires to be an actress and is paired opposite Omi in a love story.Apparently Gungun is a very performance oriented character in the film.
Dtbhj is currently the only Hindi film in her hot little hands but the patient yet determined actress is confident the wait will work in favour. Moreover she describes the chance to work with Madhur as “the biggest and best dream break...
Dtbhj is currently the only Hindi film in her hot little hands but the patient yet determined actress is confident the wait will work in favour. Moreover she describes the chance to work with Madhur as “the biggest and best dream break...
- 1/16/2011
- Bollyspice
We still can't believe it's almost the end of another year and boy, has Bollywood gone through a lot. From blockbusters to over-hyped damp squibs to sleeping hits, there's been a fare amount of surprises in B-town. But we are not here to talk about the Salmans, Akshays or Ajays that we have seen for some time. Instead, we shed light on some of the new hopefuls that step into B-town. Whether in front or behind the camera, these new faces in no particular order that have stood out and made an impact amongst others.
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan
First up on the list of debuts is Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, director of the critically acclaimed Lahore. His name is one that many were not aware of till the National Awards winners list came out. The director packed a punch, literally, in his maiden venture that saw victory at the WorldFest Houston film festival,...
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan
First up on the list of debuts is Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, director of the critically acclaimed Lahore. His name is one that many were not aware of till the National Awards winners list came out. The director packed a punch, literally, in his maiden venture that saw victory at the WorldFest Houston film festival,...
- 12/16/2010
- Bollyspice
Still basking in the glory of two National Awards for his debut film 'Lahore', filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan has roped in 'Hulk' cinematographer Frederick Elmes for his next venture.Touted to have the finest of Hollywood and Bollywood crew, parts of the yet-to-be-titled sci-fi movie will be shot at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa).'The film will be very much Indian at heart. I am trying to make the most authentic sci-fi movie in India ever and the way things are shaping up, I hope and believe it will be a world level cinema,' Chauhan said in a statement.Elmes' credits also include 'Blood Brother', 'Blue Velvet', 'Namesake' and 'Wild at Heart'.Chauhan has teamed up again with Wayne Sharpe for the background score of the movie after 'Lahore'.He has also roped in...
- 12/12/2010
- Filmicafe
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan’s directorial debut, Lahore, has won several international honours, including the Special Jury Award at the Houston Film Festival, Best Actor (Aanaahad) at Tenerife (UK) and Salento (Italy), Most Aspiring Film Maker at the Filmmakers International Film Festival (UK). Now, Lahore has bagged the Indra Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director and Farooq Shaikh has been adjudged the Best Supporting Actor at the 57th National Film Awards. “It’s unbelievable!” exclaims Chauhan. “God willing, I will win many more awards but this one will always be special.”He recalls how during the shoot, everyone was impressed ...
- 9/17/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Getting an Indian visa has become as tough as getting an American one, says popular Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, who was on a four-city tour of the country. But he maintains that films and music are the two .strong. bonds between India and Pakistan..Visa has become an issue in the past four to five months. It (Indian visa) is now as difficult as getting an American visa. Insha Allah things will change,. Shafqat, 44, told us in an interview after his Delhi gig, the sixth till date..We are hoping it is one of those good-days-bad-days thing. Sometimes we go to the embassy and ask for a day.s visa and they permit us for a month. Sometimes we have all the papers ready, but they deny us a visa even when we tell them that the person who has invited us is going to be bankrupt,. said Shafqat,...
- 8/28/2010
- Filmicafe
For Shraddha Das (of Lahore fame), Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji couldn't have come at a better time. It was early this year when her effort as a Pakistani doctor was recognised in critically acclaimed Lahore, a film about kick boxing and Indo-Pak relationships. However, she wasn't seen in a commercial setup where she could enjoy the naach gaana of the quintessential Bollywood world. What worked in her favour though was that she did see some good reviews coming her way in a role that sti...
- 8/11/2010
- GlamSham
Shot to fame with her critically acclaimed debut film Lahore, Shraddha Das certainly has a reason to celebrate.
Shraddha has outdone 100 girls to be casted in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Rom-Com- Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji as one of the leading ladies.
The film stars big names like Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and Chatur of 3 Idiots-Omi Vaidya.
Shraddha is paired opposite Omi in the film.
The actress went for the auditions of this movie and was one of the 100 young women who were auditioned for the role she bagged.
“After my auditions I did not hear from anyone from the movie. I was heartbroken and just didn’t.
Shraddha has outdone 100 girls to be casted in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Rom-Com- Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji as one of the leading ladies.
The film stars big names like Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and Chatur of 3 Idiots-Omi Vaidya.
Shraddha is paired opposite Omi in the film.
The actress went for the auditions of this movie and was one of the 100 young women who were auditioned for the role she bagged.
“After my auditions I did not hear from anyone from the movie. I was heartbroken and just didn’t.
- 8/8/2010
- by Bollywood
- GoBollywood
Shraddha Das certainly has a reason to celebrate. Shraddha has outdone 100 girls to be casted in Madhur Bhandarkar.s Rom-Com- Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji as one of the leading ladies. The film stars big names like Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and the Chatur of 3 Idiots, Omi Vaidya. Shraddha is paired opposite Omi in the film. The actress went for the auditions of this movie and was one of the 100 young women who were auditioned for the role she bagged. .After my auditions I did not hear from anyone from the movie. I was heartbroken and just didn.t know what to do. But when I finally got a call and they said that out of the 100 women they auditioned I have been selected for the role, I couldn.t stop jumping with happiness,. she says. Shraddha has done some movies in the south and made her Hindi film debut in Lahore.
- 8/4/2010
- Filmicafe
August 4, 2010: His debut film ‘Lahore’ might not have been a hit with the audiences in India but Aanaahad was stunned by the impact he has made abroad after his first release. So much so that recently while chatting with a well known director, Aanaahad was taken aback when the “Director said its time now for you to shift to Mumbai from Pakistan!” Aanaahad was completely shocked, as he very much belongs to India and for that matter in Mumbai…
Post Lahore, Aanaahad won Best Actor Award at Salento International Film Festival 2009 in Italy, Tenerife International Film Festival 2009.
Post Lahore, Aanaahad won Best Actor Award at Salento International Film Festival 2009 in Italy, Tenerife International Film Festival 2009.
- 8/4/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
She’s all the rage in the Telugu film fraternity and reigns with the crown of ultimate glam diva however when it comes to Shraddha Das’s persona in the Hindi Film Industry the actresses has perhaps both consciously and unconsciously opted for a much different persona thanks to her debut film Lahore which not only was highly critically acclaimed but also garnered her a lot of appreciation from far and wide.
Now she’s ready to take yet another big leap in her career as she’s to be one of the stars in Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming comedy film Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji in which she is said to be seen romancing Omi Vaidya of 3 Idiots fame.
Clearly the actress is elated to be working with the National Award winning director. “I met Madhur a couple of months ago with my portfolio and then he calls me...
Now she’s ready to take yet another big leap in her career as she’s to be one of the stars in Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming comedy film Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji in which she is said to be seen romancing Omi Vaidya of 3 Idiots fame.
Clearly the actress is elated to be working with the National Award winning director. “I met Madhur a couple of months ago with my portfolio and then he calls me...
- 8/4/2010
- Bollyspice
July 31, 2010: Shraddha Das who was seen in Lahore happens to be the first female lead to be cast in Madhur Bhandarkar directed comedy Dil To Bachcha Hai.
Dil To Bachcha Hai is Bhandarkar’s first comedy film. The movie has a good star cast and includes the likes of Ajay Devgan and Emraan Hashmi. Omi Vadidya of 3 Idiots also joins in the action. Shraddha is paired with Omi in the film.
Shraddha had to face a stiff competition from 99 other women who showed up for the audition. She said that she never got any calls after her audition, however later she was informed that she was the chose one.
Shraddha has done some.
Dil To Bachcha Hai is Bhandarkar’s first comedy film. The movie has a good star cast and includes the likes of Ajay Devgan and Emraan Hashmi. Omi Vadidya of 3 Idiots also joins in the action. Shraddha is paired with Omi in the film.
Shraddha had to face a stiff competition from 99 other women who showed up for the audition. She said that she never got any calls after her audition, however later she was informed that she was the chose one.
Shraddha has done some.
- 7/31/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Shot to fame with her critically acclaimed debut film Lahore, Shraddha Das certainly has a reason to celebrate. Shraddha has outdone 100 girls to be casted in Madhur Bhandarkar's Rom-Com- Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji as one of the leading ladies. The film stars big names like Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and the Chatur of 3 Idiots, Omi Vaidya. Shraddha is paired opposite Omi in the film. The actress went for the auditions of this movie and was one of the 100 young women who were auditio...
- 7/30/2010
- GlamSham
Shraddha Das, who was last seen in Lahore, toplining Nafisa Ali, debutant Aanahad, Shraddha Nigam and the late Nirmal Pandey, will now romance Omi ‘Chatur’ Vaidya in Madhur Bhandarkar’s slice-of-life comedy, Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji. “I met Madhurji a month ago with my portfolio. Then, out of the blue, he called me this week to lock my dates. I’m really excited, it’s my first big assignment and that too with a National Award-winning director,” enthuses Das, who will be playing a radio jockey in the film. Several new and seasoned actresses had been auditioned for the ...
- 7/30/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
The new boy Aanaahad, whom we recently saw as an action hero in Indian Film Lahore, has found an International support. The lad is being trained by Hollywood's finest action director, Tony Leung Siu Hung, who happened to have also directed stunts for Aanaahad first film. Not just this, our Indian young boy, who is gearing up for a super hero physique and some out of the world actions for his next, has a special visitor during his training in Hong Kong, from whom Aanaahad picks up......
- 5/8/2010
- GlamSham
Islamabad, May 6 – In a first of its kind, several Indian stars attended the premiere of Virsa, a joint Indo-Pakistan Punjabi production that will be screened in Lahore today.
The Punjabi movie is being released in Pakistan, India, Australia and Canada and several other countries on May 7.
The film is being considered a true joint effort from both India and Pakistan in many areas of the film such as singing, where both countries have participated – Jawad Ahmad, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fawad Ahmad and Farah from Pakistan and Richa Sharma and Krishna from India.
“The premiere of the.
The Punjabi movie is being released in Pakistan, India, Australia and Canada and several other countries on May 7.
The film is being considered a true joint effort from both India and Pakistan in many areas of the film such as singing, where both countries have participated – Jawad Ahmad, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fawad Ahmad and Farah from Pakistan and Richa Sharma and Krishna from India.
“The premiere of the.
- 5/6/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
<div>The stock of a Pakistani singer goes up if he gets recognition in Bollywood, says Masroor Fateh Ali Khan who has a degree in urban planning but has turned to music to take forward his late uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's legacy.</div><div></div><div>'I want to sing for Bollywood and I hope I get some offers too. I haven't approached anyone in Bollywood yet,' Masroor, 30, who was visiting India, told Ians in an interview.</div><div></div><div>'The Indian film industry is so huge. The market here is way ahead. The Pakistan film industry is way too small. There are more chances here and so the talent comes here and gets highly motivated,' he said.</div><div></div><div>'An artist who clicks in India earns a lot of respect in Pakistan. It comes out to be a great honour for anyone who comes back after being promoted in India because the industry here is huge,...
- 4/14/2010
- Filmicafe
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