Cross-cultural comedy “The Infidel”, about a British Muslim caught in an identity crisis, is set to get a desi twist. India-based marketing company Trigno Media has acquired the rights for a Hindi remake of the film. The 2010 film featured Omid Djalili as a Muslim family man who discovers he is adopted and Jewish. It [...]

On seeing Sujoy Ghosh’s stunning Kolkata-based suspense-drama “Kahaani” your attention is immediately caught by quietly accomplished Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee, who plays Vidya Balan’s saviour in the film. Parambrata, Param to friends, plays Vidya’s distressed spouse-searching character’s cop-saviour who breaks protocol, rules and conventions to get her to her goal and somewhere down the line [...]

Anushka Sharma’s rising popularity in Bollywood is there for all to see, but the actress is also making waves in the brand endorsement arena. The “Band Baaja Baaraat” girl was named the brand icon of the year at an award function here Monday night. Anushka, who forayed into Bollywood with “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”, [...]

Film: Sherlock Holmes – A Game of Shadows; Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris; Director: Guy Ritchie; Rating:   Till the 1960s, wit in American and British cinema was not an exception but a rule. Helmed by good writers who were well read and exposed to theatre, the dialogues as well as scene [...]

Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, known for his dancing skills, will pay a tribute to legendary actors Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor, who passed away this year, at the Zee Cine Awards 2012 to be held in Macau next month.The event is scheduled to take place at The Venetian in Macau, Jan 21.Shahid is excited to [...]

If you’re busy shopping at a packed marketplace and someone next to you breaks into a jig, don’t fret, just join in! Chances are it may be a flash mob.It is the latest publicity gimmick that many event management companies, social activists, TV channels and movie production houses are using to create a buzz among [...]

“Play it Safe” seems to be the new mantra of partygoers this New Year’s Eve. They may chant party, party and more party at year-end, but at the same time they are following the “Don’t drink and drive” message religiously as is evident from the boost in bookings for chauffeur-driven cars.“With the increasing demand, it [...]

It is said that catfights are inevitable when two actresses work together in a film, but Bipasha Basu and Sonam Kapoor proved it wrong by bonding well on the sets of their forthcoming action thriller “Players”. Both shared a “talkative” equation while shooting.“Something very similar between us is that we can’t keep our mouths shut. [...]

He is known for his candyfloss movies and designer dramas, and she excels at making experimental and real life-inspired stories. Together, Ekta Kapoor and Karan Johar, once rumoured to be a couple, are now ready to co-produce a movie.   “Ekta and I are super excited about the script we are producing together… will announce [...]

Bollywood celebrities extended their best wishes on Christmas Sunday. Some even shared their plans for the day on Twitter – some would celebrate with friends and family while others have jetted off for vacations.Madhuri Dixit is off to the Maldives with husband Shriram Nene and children Arin and Rayaan.“Excited! Off to the Maldives for some [...]