Pollywood
Actors get scratched off the list if they take a break:Akshaye
New Delhi: Actor Akshaye Khanna says it was difficult for him to make a comeback in films after he decided to end his self-imposed sabbatical of four years. The 42-year-old actor returned to the big screen last year as an antagonist in the action-comedy film "Dishoom". Akshaye believes if the film industry gets a whiff that an actor is not working, one gets cut off the list of go-to artistes.
Sarika to collaborate with Vinay Pathak on web series
Veteran actress Sarika is set to serve as a creative producer on the web series, "Ab Ki Baari Vipin Bihari", starring Vinay Pathak in the lead role. To be directed by Sanjay Tripathy the series is about giving your dreams a second chance
Want to be known as a commercially viable hero: Kartik Aaryan
Actor Kartik Aaryan says he has proved his acting talent and now he wants to be known as a commercial hero who delivers hit films. Kartik, who has four films to his credit, shot to fame with his debut in "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" in 2011
Consider plea to withdraw 30% local body tax: Rajini to govt
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today appealed to the state government to consider the demand of theatre owners and distributors to withdraw the 30 per cent local body tax imposed on the film industry
Femina Miss India meets Haryana CM
Femina Miss India Manushi Chhillar today met Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here today.
Music industry male driven, less work for female singers: Neha
It took Neha Bhasin 16 long years to make a mark in Bollywood music scene which, she believes, is a male-dominated arena where female singers always get the raw end of the deal. The 34-year-old singer, who won most of the big awards of 2016 for her song "Jag Ghoomeya" from "Sultan", says it is hard for a new or unusual voice to find a footing in the industry. "Our music industry is male-driven
'Phobia 2' to have a male lead
"Phobia", starring Radhika Apte, received rave reviews for its intriguing plot and the makers have now decided to come up with the sequel to the film with a male lead. Directed by Pawan Kripalani, the psychological thriller released last year. "I am doing 'Phobia 2', but this time it's with a male lead. The script demanded a male lead
Hope I'm able to justify SRK's talent in 'Jab Harry...':Imtiaz
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali said it was a great experience to work with Shah Rukh Khan in "Jab Harry Met Sejal" and he hopes that he justifies the superstar's talent in the film. Imtiaz, who has previously directed films such as "Jab We Met", "Love Aaj Kal" and "Tamasha", has teamed up with Shah Rukh for the first time in the upcoming romantic comedy, which also features Anushka Sharma
Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma to team up for 'Sui Dhaaga'
Mumbai: Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharama are set to collaborate for the first time in Yash Raj Films' new production "Sui Dhaaga- Made in India". The film will be directed by Sharat Katariya, who has previously helmed YRF's "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", while Maneesh Sharma will produce the project.
'Baadshaho' was conceptualised during 'Kachche Dhaage'
Director Milan Luthria said the idea of his upcoming film "Baadshaho" was conceptualised while he was making 1999 action thriller "Kachche Dhaage". Set during the emergency period, "Baadshaho" stars Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Vidyut Jammwal, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra. "I got the story idea of 'Baadshaho' on the sets of 'Kachche Dhaage' when a distributor friend of mine dropped in on the sets in Rajasthan