Not to the surprise of many watchers of foreign language Oscar nominations, Aamir Khan's directorial vehicle Taare Zamren Par could not make into the Oscar list. The movie just hasn't been garnering the kind of mainstream reviews and media attention the actor's Lagaan received a few years ago.
Director Pan Nalin is prepared to cast Aamir opposite recent Oscar winner Kate Winslet for a film based on the short story Toba Tek Singh by Saadat Hasan Manto.
After staying away from campaigning till now, Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday addressed his first rally where he sought votes for brother Shivpal, saying the election is important for both of them.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a larger-than-life spectacle that deserves a theatre viewing, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.
In the movie Lagaan, shooting was held mostly in Kutch, Chinkara footage was taken without the permission of the forest department, the sources said. A Bhuj court had issued bailable warrants against Aamir Khan, director of the movie Ashutosh Gowarikar, Aamir's former wife Reena Dutta, executive director Srinivas Rao and photographer Ashok Mehta on March 27.
Justice Harsha Devani also stayed the bailable arrest warrants issued by the lower court against the five, including film's director Ashutosh Gowarikar. The HC issued notice to state forest department and adjourned the hearing to April 25. The complaint against Khan and others was filed in the court By Deputy Forest Officer J V Vyas, as they had not responded to the several notices sent by the Forest Department asking them to remain present for questioning, sources said.
'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'
Jodhaa Akbar deserves a round of applause for its faithful adherence to melody, vibrant lyrics and musical detailing.
Gracy Singh on Deshdrohi and about not being seen in any big movies in recent future.
Gujarat forest department has sent a notice to Khan for allegedly violating the Wildlife Act.
Sure, while Mumbai's tinsel town has made some attempts to break in (Aamir Khan's Lagaan made it to the 2002 Oscar nomination for foreign films), few Indians have managed to enter this exclusive club. Not anymore. The efforts of the threesome have finally paid off and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) is set to put its imprint on Hollywood.
If sources are to be believed, Zee group's Indian Cricket League (ICL) will rope Aamir in to promote their league. Apparently, the company has decided that it is important to have a brand name like Aamir associated with the month-long Twenty-20 league matches, which started on March 9.
The actress, who launched a Marathi book yesterday, has her calendar full.
In conversation with Anil Mehta, the cinematographer turn director.
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It is extremely difficult for us to change our focus from ourselves as individuals to what the team is trying to do. Here's how you can make it easier.
Writer Abbas Tyrewalla makes his directorial debut with Aamir Khan's next production.
At a special screening of Aamir's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par in New Delhi, the senior BJP leader could not hold his tears as he watched the story of a dyslexic child recovering from his illness.
Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.
Aamir Khan had asked for a chinkara for a scene in Lagaan.
The veteran actor talks about his new responsibility as the head of Oscar selection jury.
Shringar Cinemas, a movie distribution and multiplex company, will spend up to 78 per cent of the amount it plans to mop up from the forthcoming IPO on setting up multiplexes.
Lage Raho Munnabhai, Rang De Basanti, and Omkara seem to be the frontrunners.
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A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.
