Shah Rukh Khan in Toronto on Oct 26th for RA One Premiere...You Betcha!

Hey Indian Cinema fans, do we have a scoop for you. Looks like King Khan himself, Shah Rukh Khan will be in Toronto to attend the premiere of his upcoming movie Ra One.

I've got a press relase on its way, once I get a chance to look at it, I will post more details.

In the meantime, if the recent IIFA awards was any indication, folks should start warming up their vocal cords now.

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Madhuri Dixit is BACK!

On September 18, 2011 I literally jumped off my bed. There was great news.

Just hours before the clock struck 12am, and the next day began its quest, the Queen of Bollywood, Madhuri Dixit tweeted that she will be relocating back to India. What could be better than this?

What can this mean for Bollywood? For years now, there has been talk that Bollywood has been missing that one great face that resembled and represented the Indian culture and it's rich traditions, that the industry that was once known for elaborate color and intricate dance was missing its muse. The woman who was considered sheer poetry in motion with her intense and intimate facial expressions and fluid dance movements was blissfully content in marriage and motherhood with her relocation to Denver, Colorado in the U.S. She was missing from the limelight.

Almost 8 years later, she made a comeback in the Yash Raj Film's musical, Aaja Nachle that teased audiences with Madhuri's sheer magnitude on screen and her ability to be so authentic in her portrayal of a character after being away for so many years. Not to mention, Madhuri is synonymous with song and dance with the string of hit dance numbers she moved to from the late 80's to 90's. Aaja Nachle could not be without a hit dance number either.

"Aaja Nachle" from Aaja Nachle

During her brief spotlight in 2007 with Aaja Nachle , Madhuri claimed that she never left the film industry, she just decided to take some time for herself. In 2010, three years later she came back on the small screen with hit dance reality television shows Jhalak Dikhlaa Ja and has kicked off 2011 with Food Food's Maha Challenge. Yet, each time she takes a break or begins work after a prolonged gap...she is touted to be making a "comeback". This is just proof that her absence is felt in the film industry. The Bollywood audiences want Madhuri around all the time. Her acting prowess and her dance capabilities make her one of the very few natural talents India has today, especially in the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood.

What's more? Madhuri's hit dance numbers such as "Choli Ke Peeche", "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga", "Maar Dala" (only to mention a few) continue to live on. They have become cult classics, hailed as emblems in Bollywood cinema, dance moves and facial expressions that current actresses aspire to recreate. Also, their timeless popularity has also secured Madhuri a spot in the hearts of the youth and current movie goers - everyone, young and old know who Madhuri is.

It's just fitting that she returns to India. Bollywood needs an actress of her caliber and many of the actresses today need another reason to try harder at what they do.

 

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Shahid shakes a leg in Mausam!


I am quite excited just thinking about Mausam as it looks like a beautiful love story that was ready to take the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival by storm, until it was announced that its premiere and screenings were being canceled - why? Censorship. Don't ask me! It seems the only thing stopping a film from being released in Bollywood these days is censorship. Oh well!

I am a fan of Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. Two young Bollywood starlets, popular and talented in their own right.

Now, I'm not sure whether this love story will play out over all four seasons or OVER DECADES, because Shahid Kapoor is dancing to quite a modern, techno flavored beat while sporting the look of a Pilot from the 1920's, but enough!  This is a Bollywood film, so the love story, the music and the color matter most. Well, at least in this case!

Song Trailer - Mallo Malli

Source: Bollywood Hungama

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Katrina-Imran. Bollywood's Hot new pair!

It was only a matter of time before Bollywood lovers saw the pairing of Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan.

Both actors have enjoyed a successful run in the land of Bollywood so far and their coming together in a Yash Raj Films outing seems fitting. I must say, I never thought of them working together, it just never crossed my mind. However, now that I see them together, they look good and they have great chemistry from what can be seen from the trailers and movies reviewers have been raving about their on screen chemistry.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan translates into English as "My Brother's Wife"! Scandalous, I know! After having watched Bollywood films for, well, my entire life and being familiar with the films that are churned out of Yash Raj Films...I don't think this film is going to be much of a scandalous affair - it's Bollywood after all. The posters are colorful and the trailer seems pleasing.

Let's hope this turns out to be a hit instead of a poorly scripted Bollywood affair as we are unfortunately used to seeing from the leading production house these past few years.

Theatrical Trailer

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Facebook goes BOLLYWOOD!

Yes, it's true...Facebook goes Bollywood, but not in the way some of us may think!

Popular production house Yash Raj Films recently launched Y-Films, its production and distribution division focused on creating films for youth by challenging norms and denoting boundaries - and it's pretty clear with their latest offering.

Mujhse Fraaanship Karoge brings together the world of Bollywood cinema, today's youth and technology driven Indian society and the culture of Facebook together on screen - for the first time!

This seems like it's going to be a very interesting watch. At this point, the main draws for this film are its Facebook inspired theme and script and its appeal to the youth. The cast of newbies may or may not be a draw too!

To be short, good films can make huge stars out of newcomers in Bollywood, and bad movies...well, in most cases have you saying "Goodbye" sooner than you expect. So far, Mujhse Fraaanship Karoge only screams WIN-WIN!

Totally love the way they incorporated the credits in the trailer with familiar Facebook features and pages. The first look poster is awesome too!

Source: The Daily Honey

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Bollywood's Bodyguard creates Box-Office history!

All of Bollywood is buzzing with the latest Salman Khan starrer, Bodyguard with its much anticipated release this past weekend. The film has created box-office history by grossing nearly 88.75 crores in its 5 day opening weekend.

It may echo the name of the Whitney Houston starrer The Bodyguard in Hollywood territory, but let me tell you, Salman Khan's film is much, much different. To eliminate any confusion, Bodyguard is in no way a remake or version of The Bodyguard. They are two totally different films, that happen to have a similar name.

Lately, Salman Khan's film have been these fantastical, over the top, action packed thrillers that harp back to the retro-Bollywood days. While its great to see Salman Khan on screen, as he is one of Bollywood's leading actors, his films require a lot of patience - especially during the moments where the buttons on his shirt magically pop off and his shirt mysteriously tears away from his body revealing his six-pack abs - similar to what we would see in an animated version of Hulk (Dabanng, anyone?).

In Bodyguard, we see his shirt zapped off too. Also note: the jumping biceps in the song trailer below. Classic Salman.

Regardless of these Bollywood antics, Bodyguard is entertaining, it has great music, co-stars Kareena Kapoor and has an appearance by Katrina Kaif. So, no complaints!

 

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Agneepath - Sparks flying High


It's only been 1 day since Dharma Productions wrapped up its official First Look press conference for it's upcoming venture Agneepath.

The conference saw the release of the film's theatrical trailer and from what it illustrates, drama, action and suspense will be at an all time high. Agneepath will star Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles and the film is directed by Karan Malhotra

While the trailer does look quite dramatic, it would have been very nice to see more of Priyanka Chopra.

source: BollySpice

 

 

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Dirty Bollywood!


Vidya Balan
has been known for epitomizing true Indian beauty, but with her upcoming film The Dirty Picture, even Miss Balan starts taking risks.

What is this risk exactly? Playing the sassy seductress of the 1980's, South India's infamous Silk Smitha. Leave it to Miss Balan to bring credibility to any performance or film no matter how dirty it is.

The Dirty Picture is based on the true life story of Silk Smitha and the events that led to her lonely and unexpected death. The film stars Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Tushar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi.

Theatrical Trailer

Teaser Trailer

Source: Bollywood Hungama

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Akon sings in Hindi!! - Ra.One: Wanna Be My Chamak Challo?

And the wait is finally over, well for the time being that is.

This is a feast for our eyes.

A 1 minute and 30 second trailer has just been dropped for the soon to be hit single "Chamak Challo", the theme for the upcoming Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer Ra.One  (which beats out the 15 second teaser trailer released earlier this week).

What makes this song so good?

First, Akon sings the track. Second, Akon sings in Hindi. Third, Shahrukh Khan, (also known in the Bollywood world as King Khan).  Mr. Shahrukh Khan is all set to star in yet another action thriller that is rumored to be India's first 3D film as well.

Let's wait and see what King Khan has in store, but for now, let's enjoy this catchy song trailer.

source : The Daily Honey

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