Southern films good learning ground for Hindi actors: Madhhurima

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 14:24

The exchange of talent between the southern and the Hindi film industry is working well for entertainment world, actress Madhhurima feels, adding that southern movies provide a platform to Hindi actors to gain varied experience.

Southern, Hindi film industry are same now: Priyadarshan

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 08:21

Priyadarshan has been dabbling with both Hindi and southern film industry.

Songs are becoming like jingles: Prasoon Joshi

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 19:18

Songs are becoming more like advertising jingles, says ad-man and lyricist Prasoon Joshi who feels that he is dealing with a "very distracted generation" that has a short attention span and is looking for thrills.

Madhuri Dixit looking for challenges

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 16:37

`Dhak dhak` girl Madhuri Dixit is all set to play a new innings in the Hindi film industry and says she wants to challenge herself as an actor.

Actor Shreyas Talpade set to venture into production

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:06

Shreyas Talpade is all set to don the mantle of Bollywood producer.

Remakes should be better than the original: Javed Akhtar

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 20:19

Scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is upset with reports of a remake of 1973 super hit film ‘Zanjeer’, says they should only be made if they are better than the original.

We want good scripts, chants Bollywood

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 13:45

After biggies misfired at the box office and economical movies hit the bull`s eye, Bollywood has woken up to the importance of a well-written script. Suddenly everyone is asking for original screenplays.

Hindi film awards for social causes

Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 18:38

Acknowledging the huge impact of cinema on India`s socio-cultural life, a civil society organisation working in various fields of social concern here Sunday announced it would present awards for Hindi films in different categories.

Veena Malik plays sex worker

Last Updated: Friday, October 21, 2011, 14:26

After all the controversies in "Bigg Boss 4" and shooting an item song, Pakistani model Veena Malik has bagged the biographical role of a sex worker.

Music will always be the soul of Hindi film: Kirkire

Last Updated: Sunday, October 2, 2011, 12:43

Noted lyricist Swanand Kirkire feels that music will always be the soul of the Hindi film.

Explore nuances of Hindi film music at IIFA Toronto

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 15:45

For all Bollywood fans in Ontario - here`s a golden chance to learn about the origin and uniqueness of Hindi film music. A special music workshop featuring the likes of Vishal Bhardwaj, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Salim Merchant will be held during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend to be held in Toronto June 23-25.