Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category
It’s been a terrific year: Ash
Unfazed by the fate of her films at the box office, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan counts her blessings as she reaps the fruits of years of hard work. This year, except “Endhiran”, “Guzaarish”, “Raavan” and “Action Replayy” haven’t done too well at the BO. How much does that bother you? Not at all. I got a ...
Moushumi Chatterjee – Falsies At Noon
Pictures accompanying this article - Pic 1 – Pic 2 – Pic 3 – Pic 4 The first time we came face to face with Moushumi Chatterjee was in 1968, courtesy Hemanta Kumar, now her father-in-law. Moushumi was then known more as the “Balika Bodhu” girl (a pity hasn’t been able to discard that tag ...
Allah Ke Banday is not a dark movie – Faruk Kabir
Faruk Kabir is all set for his directorial as well as acting debut, Allah Ke Banday, releasing on Friday. The movie starring Naseeruddin Shah, Sharman Joshi, Vikram Gokhale, Zakir Hussain, Atul Kulkarni, Rukhsar and Anjana Sukhani is about the world of juvenile crime. Based on real life experiences, the film was shot in 47 locations ...
Bollywood – “I would love to have RGV on Koffee With Karan” – Karan Johar
It was the most talked about show when it was first telecast and soon it became a rage. ‘Koffee With Karan’ is known for celebrity host Karan Johar’s unique style of interviewing the biggest Bollywood stars and making them open up like never before. Chatting, quizzing and quite a bit of gossiping by the celebs ...
Syed Noor gives Pakistani cinema 101 to film students
When one thinks of Pakistani cinema what is the first thing that comes to mind? On a funny note Meera perhaps, but when you seriously think of Pakistani cinema the only person who has tirelessly dedicated his life to local cinema, no matter in what way is none other then Syed Noor. Not very well-known amongst the ...
Swaranlata – Her Last Interview
When one speaks of legends, the mind instantly paints a picture of grandeur. Consider an actress who was labelled ‘tragedy queen’ for her moving performances, and a thespian who took the world of Indian cinema by storm with her dark eastern looks. Swaran Lata, of the Nazir-Swaran Lata duo, began her journey with her husband, ...
Shashikala – Of Torment and Triumph
She was a star by the age of five. Much to the proud delight of her father whose dreams of going on stage had been thwarted by his outraged businessman father who had cut short his flight from home and dragged him back to join him in the family business. But when his daughter showed ...
Kareena Kapoor – Latest Interview
Kareena Kapoor talks about her personal and professional life as she completes 10 years in Bollywood She’s hogged the limelight for more than just her acting — the size-zero debate, her sizzling romance with beau Saif Ali Khan… And, quietly completed a decade in the industry. As for her films, there have been many memorable ...
Bindiya – Interview
She pursued her dream in television and films despite her conservative family that had a hostile attitude towards her showbiz aspirations from day one. Bindya, the bold and beautiful artiste ruled the roost throughout the 1980s and well into the ’90s. Today, she is back in Pakistan with a bang after a long hiatus of ...
Shaan – Interview
The roomful of frantic brand managers were whispering, gushing, giggling, organising, scheduling and holding out a lighter for him, offering him lemon or milk for his tea. For his fan club, Shaan is the best but for the benefit of those who aren’t his fans, trust me he is gorgeous. Tall, polished, suave, eloquent and ...