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Rishi Kapoor on the difference between reel and real life
MUMBAI: Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who will be seen as Sonam Kapoor’s father in debutant director Nupur Asthana’s Bewakoofiyaan, said he isn’t likely to be seen in any “stereotypical” fatherly roles...
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Academy members voted for 12 Years without watching it
In the lead up to the 86th annual Academy Awards, one prevalent meme on social media was that some Oscar voters simply didn’t want to watch the film 12 Years a Slave. There was the lurking suspicion...
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Saeed Rizvi steps up his game in film-making
KARACHI: Saeed Rizvi, director of the 1989 Lollywood film Shanee, is all set to up his game in the film industry by gaining insight into the evolving art of film-making from Hollywood. He shared the...
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Communicating in the universal language of cinema
KARACHI: Picture this: Abdullah Shahmeer, a young student, has a plot to share. A story of a 14-year-old boy who wants to pursue his interest in writing, but coming from a land-aristocracy background...
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‘300’ sequel conquers the weekend box office
LOS ANGELES: The action film 300: Rise of an Empire, battled its way to $45 million in ticket sales to win the weekend box office race, smashing its way past the animated film Mr Peabody &...
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Total Siyapaa is a comedy with a cause: Ali Zafar
LAHORE: Ali Zafar is the man of the hour. Having been the helmsman of a glorious career in acting and singing on both sides of the border, he continues to live up to his image of a down-home...
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Going under the knife again
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie shocked fans worldwide back in May 2013, when she revealed that she had undergone a preventive double mastectomy. “I decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as...
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In conversation with Om Puri
LAHORE: If there is one person that does not need an introduction, it would have to be Om Puri. One of the most recognised South Asian personalities across the world, Puri is currently in Lahore for...
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Cinema reflects society, society rarely reflects cinema: Kajol
Bollywood actor Kajol Mukherjee recently attended a special session at the 15th edition of FICCI Frames 2014. This session was organised in partnership with LA India Film Council. The Dilwale Dulhania...
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Sonakshi Sinha sings for Hollywood Film Rio 2
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has not only dubbed but also sung for the Hindi version of Hollywood film Rio 2. The vivacious actress has lent her voice for the Hindi dubbed version of the movie. She...
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Juhi Chawla on Gulaab Gang and the gender disparities of Bollywood
KARACHI: The one thing that you have to know about Juhi Chawla is that she is exactly as vivacious and outgoing in real life as she is on reel. Now for the first time in her nearly three decade long...
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Movie review: The Monuments Men - a treasure hunt gone awry
The Monuments Men is based on Robert Edsel’s best-seller and loosely revolves around the greatest treasure hunt in history. Set in the time of World War II, it revolves around a group of men who took...
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I am proud to be a Hindi film heroine: Priyanka
MUMBAI: Actor Priyanka Chopra, who has been part of hits like Fashion, Barfi and Dostana, said a female actor’s fee may not be on par with her male counterpart, but she is hopeful that their...
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Jason Bateman spells revenge with a bee in Bad Words
LOS ANGELES: Spelling bees let children demonstrate their vocabulary prowess, though they are often rife with the drama of rivalry, pushy parents and pint-sized competitors driven to their limits to...
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Shooting with Big B made me feel old: Honey Singh
MUMBAI: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, whose numbers are a hit among the Indian youth, is awed by the energy of 71-year-old thespian Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he has recently collaborated for a song. The...
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Johnny Depp’s thinking about early retirement
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp, who recently turned 50, says that he doesn’t see himself continuing acting in the future. Depp’s upcoming film is Transcendence and he will be seen...
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Would love to work with Amitabh, Irrfan: Bobin
NEW DELHI: James Bobin lived in London’s Brick Lane for 10 years and watched his share of Bollywood entertainers. Now, the director of The Muppets and its forthcoming sequel Muppets Most Wanted,...
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Pitt might replace McConaughey in True Detective
Matthew McConaughey is certainly having a great year so far. Not only did he pick up an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, but HBO series True Detective has been a runaway smash hit. However,...
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Raza Murad on building bridges and the importance of formal acting training
LAHORE: Raza Murad is not one to talk about his heritage. Hailing from an illustrious film family, Raza is the son of famed actor Murad. Combined, they have appeared in over a 100 films in a variety...
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The timeless Amitabh Bachchan
MUMBAI: His talent and successes have won him the title of megastar, but Amitabh Bachchan, who features in the wish list of every director, seems to be in awe of fresh talent and says he’s not in the...
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