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Vidya’s ‘Kahaani’ enters third week, still going strong

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,
Vidya Balan's "Kahaani" seems to have a struck a chord with the audiences in a big way as the gripping thriller has entered its third week and is still proving to be a crowd puller. The film not only defies the new box office mantra of "focus on first three days' box office collection", but also proves that the actress has a long way to go.

The film earned Rs.43.05 crore since its release March 9.

Director Sujoy Ghosh made it at a budget of Rs.8 crore and the collections show that it's a bumper hit of the first quarter of the year. The second week breakup goes like Rs.2.5 crore Friday, Rs.4.7 crore Saturday, Rs.4.9 crore Sunday, Rs.2 crore Monday, Rs.1.75 crore Tuesday, Rs.1.6 crore Wednesday and Rs.1.5 crore Thursday.

"Generally, most films register a 50 percent to 70 percent decline in the second week, since the screen count is fair/massive these days, but the decline in this case was around 25 percent, which is simply remarkable," tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

"Kahaani" has also proved wrong those who said that Vidya Balan's "The Dirty Picture" triumphed because it was full of skin show. Despite no skin show and no glamour, "Kahaani" has rocked the box office, thanks to Vidya's powerful performance, the storyline and Ghosh's deft treatment to the script.

In the film, set in the backdrop of Kolkata, Vidya plays a software programmer, who comes to the city from London in search of her husband, who is the father of her unborn child. The thriller also features Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in prominent roles.

The film was promoted extensively, but it is word of mouth that has played a vital role in making the film a money-spinner at the box office in the second week, says Anant Verma, business head and director, DT Cinemas.

"Apart from good content, word of mouth publicity has lead to the film doing wonders at the box-office," Verma told IANS.

"Moreover, there has been a lot of hype around Vidya Balan as she swept away all the awards for her portrayal in 'The Dirty Picture'. There is still a lot of curiosity among people," he added.

Saif, Bebo goes wild post ‘Agent Vinod’ release

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,
Saif Ali Khan has invested his time, energy, money on his spy thriller ‘Agent Vinod’ directed by Sriram Raghavan. He has left no stone unturned to make his second production after ‘Love Aaj Kal’ a power-packed package. Yesterday, his hard work was displayed before the audience worldwide and without bothering about the box-office result, critic’s verdict, Saif Ali Khan and his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor had some fresh air after too much of hard work and partied with their friends.

Post production, the duo involved in film promotions and tours and found no time to spend time with each other. Once their dream project was out for the audience to enjoy, they were seen dancing entire night at a popular night club.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor were joined by their friends from film industry. Spotted with them were Maryam Zakaria, Imtiaz Ali, Karisma Kapoor and others.

No matter how the film fares at the box-office, Saif is happy to spend time with his ladylove and he was seen partying with his friends after year long hard work.

Asin wants to focus only on commercial movies

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,



After having ruled the South Indian film industry for the last few years, Asin got a grand entry into Bollywood with Aamir Khan's "Ghajini". After a scintillating debut opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini, Asin is being hailed as the next big import from Kollywood into Bollywood, inviting comparisons with the legendary Sridevi. And in her three years in the industry, she has already featured with actors like Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn. In Housefull 2, she will be seen with Akshay Kumar.

"Right now I am concentrating on commercial space. If in commercial space I get a good character, then I will cope up with that. But not deviating from commercial cinema because it reaches out to a larger audience," Asin told IANS.

"I want to stay in the commercial space...within that space if I get a fleshy character. I would love to do it," added the 26-year-old.

Her first Hindi film, Ghajini was a huge commercial success of 2008. However, her next release "London Dreams" with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn bombed at the box office. In 2010 came "Ready" in which she once again teamed up with Salman and it was huge hit.

Now Kerala born beautiful Asin is looking forward to Sajid Khan's " Housefull 2", her fourth Hindi film, coming out April 5.

Refuting reports that she is extra choosy, Asin said: "I am not the one who is in a hurry to do a lot of things. I think I have my own taste something that I am comfortable with.

"I do things in my own way and not under pressure. I have been accused to be extra choosy and I don't take it into consideration."

Titanic 3D: Giving love a new ‘Avatar’

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,
Yesterday morning at PVR Mumbai, romance on screen got its new ‘avatar’ from Jon Landau, James Cameron and Fox Star Studios. The world’s most beloved flick in the past two decades Titanic got up, close and personal for the viewers in its 3D avatar. Those present at the 45 minutes special preview were stunned by amazing combined magic of cinema, love and 3d technology, making the viewer sail through the enchanting voyage after 15 years and still feeling the same.. Even better…

Jon Landau and James Cameron who gave 3D a new lease of life with the magnificent Avatar are now set to change the experience of on screen romance with the 3D conversion of Titanic.

When asked whether the ‘Avatar’ experience helped producer Jon said, “Avatar’ helped us in a way when to reduce 3D, where to emphasise, where to focus…at which moment.”

The Leonardo DiCaprio-Kate Winslet starrer would release in 3D in India on April 5 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The producer also feels that filmmakers are shying away from making 3D movies.

Paan Singh Tomar in trouble? Actress accuses Irrfan of casting couch

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,


The casting couch is out again in Bollywood. And this time round, it is acclaimed actor Irrfan, who has been made the villain of a sordid little drama that must now play itself out for voyeurs of this kind of entertainment.

Poor Irrfan, just when he was beginning to enjoy his first successful solo ride in Bollywood with the recent release Paan Singh Tomar, finds himself accused of deceitful intimacy by a small time actress

Incidentally, the Mumbai Police has taken the complaint of the actress lightly and has ended up registering a non cognizable offence (under section 506 IPC criminal intimidation) against Irrfan at the Juhu Police Station today.

In her complaint (as per the police), Mamta has claimed that Irrfan and Tigmanshu Dhulia (the director) are threatening her by issuing calls from unindentified numbers so that she keeps mum about the same. Also, the actress reportedly received the calls in question while she was celebrating her birthday at the Juhu Plaza Hotel.

ISI promoting piracy by banning Agent Vinod

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,



Nobody’s saying it, but in asli cloak and dagger style, the real reason behind Agent Vinod’s shocking ban in Pakistan is supposed to be that nation’s dreaded premier intelligence agency – the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

A reliable source from Karachi told Dailybhaskar.com that ban on the release of Saif Ali Khan’s film on Friday, was done in by Pakistan's Central Board of Film Censors, entirely on the orders of the ISI. Alarmed at the manner in which Agent Vinod shows the Pakistani Army’s involvement with the Taliban and Afghanistan, plus the assassination of the ISI chief, and its tacit encouragement of terrorism in India, the intelligence agency put its hob-nailed foot down.

While Saif, who co-produced the film, sought to play down the ban and made light of the Rs 1 crore loss Agent Vinod would suffer due to this restriction in Pakistan, the truth is the piracy market run by the Pakistani mafia and the fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s associates is all set to churn out pirated copies of the film on DVD, VCD and pen drive formats which will fetch them around 10 to 15 million (Rs 1.5 crore) in the first four days at local markets.

ISI promoting piracy by banning Agent Vinod

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,



Nobody’s saying it, but in asli cloak and dagger style, the real reason behind Agent Vinod’s shocking ban in Pakistan is supposed to be that nation’s dreaded premier intelligence agency – the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

A reliable source from Karachi told Dailybhaskar.com that ban on the release of Saif Ali Khan’s film on Friday, was done in by Pakistan's Central Board of Film Censors, entirely on the orders of the ISI. Alarmed at the manner in which Agent Vinod shows the Pakistani Army’s involvement with the Taliban and Afghanistan, plus the assassination of the ISI chief, and its tacit encouragement of terrorism in India, the intelligence agency put its hob-nailed foot down.

While Saif, who co-produced the film, sought to play down the ban and made light of the Rs 1 crore loss Agent Vinod would suffer due to this restriction in Pakistan, the truth is the piracy market run by the Pakistani mafia and the fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s associates is all set to churn out pirated copies of the film on DVD, VCD and pen drive formats which will fetch them around 10 to 15 million (Rs 1.5 crore) in the first four days at local markets.

Akshay Kumar tops as Bollywood Highest IT payer

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,



Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar who is waiting for the release of his upcoming film "Housefull 2" is again the highest Bollywood’s tax payer. Akshay Kumar has beaten all ' Khans' in terms of paying Income Tax for the year 2011-12. According to reports, Akshay Kumar has paid whopping Rs 20 crores as Income Tax. Last year, it was Akshay Kumar who topped the tax payers list in Bollywood with the highest amount in taxation. This year, the story is no different.

The second spot is shared by 'sworn enimies' Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan. SRK paid Rs 10 crore as Income Tax, which is far less than the amount he paid last year. Dabangg star- Salman Khan also paid Rs 10 crore. He paid the same amount even last year.

The third spot is grabbed by Aamir Khan. He paid Rs 6.5 crore as tax. This sum is far less than the amount he paid during the last financial year. Then he paid Rs 11.95 crore.

As far as women stars are concerned, Kareena Kapoor beat others handsdown with a payment of Rs 4 crore as Income Tax. Last year she paid Rs 3.5 crore. Surprisingly, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was not working as she was on her family way, paid Rs 2.5 crore and got the second spot among heroines.

The third spot went to Priyanka Chopra. She paid Rs 1.5 crore. She had paid Rs 3 crore as tax in the year 2010-2011. Aishwarya's father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan paid Rs 50 lakh more than his Bahu. He paid Rs 3 crore which is still far less than his last year's income tax.

Aamir Khan not happy with Reema Kagti’s ‘Talaash’

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,



Aamir Khan's Talaash is one of the most awaited releases of 2012. Written and Directed by Reema Kagti "Talaash" stars Rani Mukherji and Kareena Kapoor as female leads. Aamir Khan is playing a cop role in this movie after a long time.

We know that Aamir Khan has been postponed his upcoming movie Talaash which will now hit theaters in November, this year. But no one know what the real reason was? Now We will tell you the real problem, why the film has been postponed?

There were Rumors that because Aamir is busy with his upcoming television show so the movie has been postponed. But this is not the the actual reason,there is something else.

It is heard that the storyline of ‘Talaash" is very much similar to the Vidya Balan’s recently released hit movie ‘Kahaani" which is directed by Reema Kagti. Talaash is a story of a cop, who is in search of a missing person and you know that ‘Kahaani’ is also on similar lines not only this but also the climax of Kahaani and Talaash is almost the same. So now, Aamir has decided to re-shoot the climax but it will take more time to write again and re shoot.

But on the other side, Writer-director Reema Kagti has rubbished reports that the Talaash has been postponed because the film bears similarities with Kahani. She looked surprised about these rumours and said that the release date postponed its of due schedule of the Aamir’s TV show clashing with Talash.

Kagti says that Kahaani acted Vidya Balan, is a thriller and the trailers of Talaash also suggest the same genre but there is a lot of difference between them.

Agent Vinod Mc-Spicy Meal Now at an Outlet near You

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1 month ago
by Coolie in ,
Illuminati’s action sky thriller Agent Vinod as part of its marketing strategy ties up with fast food giant Mc Donalds to launch an exclusive meal and contest.
Available across McDonald outlets in North and East India , the Agent Vinod Mc-Spicy meal will give winners the chance to meet with Agent Vinod aka Saif Ali Khan .
Announcing this association, Rajesh Kumar Maini, general manager, corporate communications, McDonald’s India (North and East) says, “Agent Vinod” is expected to be one of the biggest blockbusters this year, and Saif Ali Khan has a great fan following, which works for us as we are also a mass brand. I think this is a win-win relationship between Illuminati Films and McDonald’s.”
Shot in over 12 countries including Morocco, Russia and Latvia, the highly anticipated action-adventure –Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrerAgent Vinod directed by Sriram Ragahvan is all set to release on the 23rd of March 2012 .
On a high note says lead Saif Ali Khan “I am happy to be associated with McDonald’s. “Agent Vinod” promises great fun and entertainment, the same values that drive McDonald’s. Enjoy the Agent Vinod McSpicy meal, and catch the movie on March 23!” .

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