Punjab government has banned Madhuri Dixit starrer Aaja Nachle, which allegedly contains certain casteist lyrics in the title song.
In conversation with Anil Mehta, the cinematographer turn director.
Haryana on Saturday followed its neighbours Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in putting a ban on the screening of Madhuri Dixit comeback starrer film Aaja Nachle in the state.
Highly placed sources said in Lucknow that Chief Minister Mayawati had written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding that the film be banned all over the country.
The Bihar government has issued directives to screen Madhuri Dixit's comeback movie Aaja Nachle in cinema halls without the objectionable lines in a song.
'One day my neighbour in Denver called me and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.' 'And I said, "no, no, no. It's just that I am an actress".'
The verdict on Aaja Nachle is uncomplicated. When someone as special as Madhuri Dixit makes a comeback, you expect nothing short of extraordinary. The soundtrack of Yash Raj's latest musical is fairly decent. Still, extraordinary, it's not.
Though Madhuri's acting was brilliant, there were not many takers for the movie.
A screening of the romantic action thriller Yudhra was held in Mumbai, and its good-looking cast -- Malavika Mohanan and Siddhant Chaturvedi -- made sure to attend.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Stars arrive for the opening ceremony of the 54th edition of International Film Festival of India.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Madhuri Dixit celebrated her 40th birthday quietly with family members.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The actress makes a comeback on the big screen after the 2007 film Aaja Nachle.
Dedh Ishqiya begins the proceedings, giving way to much awaited films like Jai Ho, Bang Bang and Happy New Year.
'A lot is at stake because the audience will see me on the big screen after a long gap,' Madhuri confides. She will soon be seen in Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang.
Choreographer Saroj Khan picks her favourite dancing queens.
We ask you, dear reader, which is Bollywood's best dance number of all time?
Are you still looking forward to watching Madhuri Dixit on the big screen?
Screenwriter Jaideep Sahni talks about his latest film, Aaja Nachle.
Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant picks her top five Madhuri dances.
The actress confesses that she missed choreographer Saroj Khan during the making of her comeback film.
Madhuri Dixit Nene's dancing feet and winsome smile weren't enough to mesmerise the audiences in America and Canada, and her comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle had a wintry reception.
M F Husain, a self-confessed fan of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, has booked an entire show of her comeback film Aaja Nachle, releasing in theatres in the UAE on Thursday.
Madhuri Dixit chats about her comeback film and lots more on Koffee With Karan.
With Kareena Kapoor pregnant with her second child, and Anushka Sharma with her first, Joginder Tuteja looks at the careers of the newer generation of mums over the years.
It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.
Just scroll through these pics and you will get the answer.
While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.
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