Global Arts Perspective

Film promotion, an actor’s biggest test: Amitabh Bachchan

Film promotion, an actor’s biggest test: Amitabh Bachchan

Jul 27, 2011

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan feels the toughest challenge for an actor today is not dancing, not singing, not versatility, but promoting new films.

The Dancing Queens of Bollywood

The Dancing Queens of Bollywood

Jul 17, 2011

These days, NRI Indian girls learn 'Bollywood dance', a generic term that spans the entire gamut of dance in Hindi mainstream cinema. Clearly India's very own filmy dances have broken through the borders.

Bollywood Actresses end up playing wives and girlfriends: Lara Dutta

Bollywood Actresses end up playing wives and girlfriends: Lara Dutta

May 2, 2011

Hindi film heroines still get little chance to take on the burden of a film and end up playing wife, girlfriend or love interest, says actor-producer Lara Dutta.

Dancing to luck in Bollywood: the choreographers

Dancing to luck in Bollywood: the choreographers

May 1, 2011

Bollywood dance directors and choreographers say often the biggest opportunity comes by way of luck - and not necessarily talent. Many have begun to rely on platforms like the internet, television and stage shows for their bread and butter.

What makes Bollywood’s ‘negative’ heroine characters tick?

What makes Bollywood’s ‘negative’ heroine characters tick?

Apr 7, 2011

What's there in a 'negative' woman that creates more charisma than the 'straight' woman, honest in love and pure in sex? The latest Priyanka Chopra starrer, 7 Khoon Maaf, where she gets rid of husbands randomly, makes Shoma A. Chatterji go down the memory lane.

My Beautiful White Skin (Part 1: Rich & Debauched)

My Beautiful White Skin (Part 1: Rich & Debauched)

Feb 10, 2011

Our friends at the-NRI.com continue the ongoing conversation about skin bleaching abroad.

56th Filmfare Awards 2011 winners

56th Filmfare Awards 2011 winners

Jan 30, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol won the best actor and actress award respectively for “My Name Is Khan” at the 56th Filmfare Awards Saturday, which was ruled by small budget movie “Udaan” that bagged as many as eight trophies.

‘Dabangg’ sweeps Mirchi Music Awards

‘Dabangg’ sweeps Mirchi Music Awards

Jan 29, 2011

“Dabangg” is awarded the best album of the year at India's Mirchi Music Awards 2010, held Friday.

Did Elle Magazine lighten Aishwarya’s skin for her cover?

Did Elle Magazine lighten Aishwarya’s skin for her cover?

Dec 28, 2010

Fashion bible Elle magazine has been caught in a race row after reportedly whitening the skin of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on its cover.

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey [review]

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey [review]

Dec 5, 2010

Ashutosh Gowariker returns to the theme of national pride with an interesting story but an overall average historical film.

Bollywood Update: Week of October 18

Bollywood Update: Week of October 18

Oct 19, 2010

This is your one stop shop for the latest happenings in Bollywood. The buzz. The release plans. The launches. The works. Yes, this is serious business and we will bring to you the most reliable information week after week. Have a dekko.

Disney to increase its presence in India

Disney to increase its presence in India

Oct 10, 2010

Walt Disney India is on an ambitious plan to bring Disney into the lives of the Indian kids.

STAR and DIRECTV Launch STAR India GOLD

STAR and DIRECTV Launch STAR India GOLD

Oct 6, 2010

STAR India GOLD, one of India’s top movie channels, is a twenty-four-seven Hindi movie channel that brings the biggest and best Bollywood blockbusters to audiences. With one of the most formidable Indian film libraries in the world, the channel offers a wide variety of films for the entire family, showcasing Bollywood’s hottest and most...

“Maula” video from “Allah Ke Banday” is a tribute to the movie “Sin City”

“Maula” video from “Allah Ke Banday” is a tribute to the movie “Sin City”

Oct 4, 2010

There is Hollywood inspiration behind Bollywood's Allah Ke Banday which is aiming for a late October release.

Drew Barrymore and Robe Lowe To Debut In Bollywood

Drew Barrymore and Robe Lowe To Debut In Bollywood

Sep 23, 2010

Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore is going to make her Bollywood debut with a movie titled The Lifestyle. An Indian production company is going to make this movie with American Hollywood royalty. Santosh Kumar Jain, the producer of The Lifestyle was quoted saying that he liked Barrymore’s performance in Charlie’s Angels and decided to sign her for his...

Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar to co-star in upcoming film

Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar to co-star in upcoming film

Sep 8, 2010

Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan are planning to produce and co-star in an upcoming film

Deepika Padukone’s Harper’s Bazaar cover

Deepika Padukone’s Harper’s Bazaar cover

Sep 6, 2010

Bollywood star actress Deepika Padukone on the cover of Harper's Bazaar India this month!

Katrina Kaif’s Desi Barbie To Become Available Worldwide

Katrina Kaif’s Desi Barbie To Become Available Worldwide

Aug 25, 2010

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has enough international appeal to charm the viewers and now the 'Desi Barbie' inspired by the actress will just be an added factor to it as the doll is now ready to get a worldwide launch.

YRF Collaborates With BIG Cinemas To Screen Lafangey Parindey In US

YRF Collaborates With BIG Cinemas To Screen Lafangey Parindey In US

Aug 20, 2010

Yash Raj Films have left no stone unturned to market their production "Lafangey Parindey", that hits theaters today.

Disney India to release ‘Do Dooni Char’ Oct 8

Disney India to release ‘Do Dooni Char’ Oct 8

Aug 20, 2010

Walt Disney India announced Thursday that it would distribute Planman Motion Pictures' forthcoming movie "Do Dooni Chaar" starring Neetu and Rishi Kapoor in the domestic market from Oct 8.

‘Life Express’ – A film about surrogate mother is set to be released in September

‘Life Express’ – A film about surrogate mother is set to be released in September

Aug 18, 2010

Sky Motion Pictures has announced the launch of the film 'Life Express' by one of the budding and upcoming filmmakers, Anup Das. The movie was supposed to be released nation-wide in Hindi in September.

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai – sequel?

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai – sequel?

Aug 16, 2010

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is continuing a steady run at the box office even on its third week. This has led to the speculation of a sequel of this much talked about controversial movie starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut, Randeep Hooda, and Prachi Desai in important roles.

Sonam Kapoor lands role in Bollywood’s “Italian Job” remake

Sonam Kapoor lands role in Bollywood’s “Italian Job” remake

Aug 14, 2010

Katrina Kaif has turned down the role in Abbas-Mustan's Italian Job re-telling. The role in the heist-action-drama has been filled by Sonam Kapoor.

Bollywood Happenings Of The Week – August 12, 2010

Bollywood Happenings Of The Week – August 12, 2010

Aug 12, 2010

This is the one stop shop for the latest happenings in the town - celebrity rumors, movie release plans, upcoming launches and many others. Yes, this is serious business and we will bring to you the most reliable information week after week. Have a dekko.