Category Archives: Bollywood Interviews

‘Malamaal…’ is Priyadarshan’s tribute to Hrishikesh Mukherjee

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Director Priyadarshan says he is paying a tribute to well-known filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee in his new film. “‘Malamaal Weekly’ is my tribute to one of my favourite directors, Hrishikesh Mukherjee. I have … Continue reading

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I will start shooting by end-March: Amitabh Bachchan

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Still on the road to recovery, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan says he will return to the arc lights by end-March. In the meantime, he is keeping himself busy with less stressful jobs … Continue reading

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John Abraham develops cell phone game, starts website

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) John Abraham has got to be one of the busiest actors in Bollywood having started a website and developed a cell phone game as well as doing films of course. Says John: … Continue reading

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Comedy has always been my forte: Govinda

By Manissha Despaande, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Govinda has rejected rumours that he is making a deliberate attempt to come out of the comedy mould by taking up serious roles. “It is a misconception fuelled by reports in … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Sanjay Dut

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Sanjay Dutt isn’t a recluse. He just has too much on his mind and plate and he hates being answerable. He feels an actor needs to act his age. According to him, … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Preity Zinta

Mumbai, (IANS) She has enacted many roles with a difference like the unwed mother in “Kya Kehna” and “Salaam Namaste” or the vixen in “Armaan”, but “Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna” is “really different”, says Preity Zinta of her new film … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Amitabh Bachchan

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is all praise for his son Abhishek for his performance in “Bluffmaster”. “I found his performance in ‘Bluffmaster’ to be the best so far. This may sound ridiculous. … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Abhishek Bachchan

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) It has been a memorable year for Abhishek Bachchan – three hit films, Elle magazine’s most stylish person of year and CNN’s entertainer of the year – but he says his biggest … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Black” has been selected by Time magazine’s influential critic Richard Corliss as one of the 10 best films of 2005 – and the filmmaker is extremely elated. … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Sooraj Barjatya

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) After a string of flops, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has launched a new film “Vivah” with Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapur, which he describes as his toughest from the writer’s viewpoint. Admitting that … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Farah Khan

By Prashant K. Nanda, Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Choreographer-director Farah Khan says Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will feature in all her future projects as he is a great friend and well-wisher. “More than professional reasons, my … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Priyanka Chopra

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Though she is being offered plum assignments, Priyanka Chopra chose to play what she describes as a relatively small role in “Bluffmaster” and doesn’t regret her decision. “See, Abhishek (Bachchan) plays the … Continue reading

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‘Apaharan’ is a film with conscience: Nana Patekar

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Nana Patekar is all set to wield the megaphone for Prakash Jha’s next project and says he is very happy with the way the director handled “Apaharan” that deals with Bihar’s kidnapping … Continue reading

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Dad has lost some weight: Abhishek

Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan’s three-week stay in the hospital has left him lighter. “He has lost some weight. But by God’s grace, he’s recovering,” says Abhishek, his son. The Bachchans’ three-week ordeal ended Saturday morning … Continue reading

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Bluffmaster is homage to father’s ‘Shaan’: Rohan

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Rohan Sippy won’t dare to do his dad Ramesh Sippy’s super-duper hit “Sholay”. But now the slick gadgetry of his “Bluffmaster” harks back to the senior Sippy’s “Shaan”. He had … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Ajay Devgan

Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) It is confirmed that Ajay Devgan is stepping into the role of Veeru in Ram Gopal Varma’s “Sholay” – a remake of the 1970s blockbuster by the same name. Played by … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Priyanka Chopra

Arpana, Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra says she didn’t know she was replacing Aishwarya Rai in the film “Bluffmaster”. “I didn’t know Aishwarya was supposed to be doing this film. I don’t think I replaced her … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Apoorva Lakhia

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbai, (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is recuperating in Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital but his fans have been eagerly awaiting his film “Ek Ajnabee” – and Apoorva Lakhia will be remembered in cinematic history for coming up … Continue reading

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‘Neal ‘n’ Nikki’ is more than just 21 kisses: Arjun Sablok

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News serviceMumbai, (IANS) Arjun Sablok is distressed by rumours that his film “Neal ‘N’ Nikki” has 21 kisses and is based on the Hollywood movie “American Pie”. “I don’t know where this is coming from. … Continue reading

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Celebrity Interview: Madhur Bhandarkar

Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar intends to launch “Signal”, the last film in his proposed trilogy on metro-centric lifestyles, right after he completes shooting “Corporate”. “I’ve done just a few days of shooting for ‘Corporate’. … Continue reading

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