Mumbai, Dec 17 (Ians) Actor and judge of celebrity dance reality show, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’- Arshad Warsi went down the memory lane and recalled the times when he did not had work for three years, and how life changed for him after ‘Munna Bhai Mbbs’.
Arshad, who started his career in 1987 as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt in the movie ‘Kaash’, had choreographed the title song of ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’.
He made his acting debut in 1996 with the Amitabh Bachchan-produced romantic drama ‘Tere Mere Sapne’. It also stars Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill and Simran.
The actor is best known for his role as Circuit in the 2003 satirical comedy drama ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It stars Sanjay Dutt in the lead, with Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani, and Jimmy Sheirgill in pivotal roles.
In the new episode of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, actress...
Arshad, who started his career in 1987 as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt in the movie ‘Kaash’, had choreographed the title song of ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’.
He made his acting debut in 1996 with the Amitabh Bachchan-produced romantic drama ‘Tere Mere Sapne’. It also stars Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill and Simran.
The actor is best known for his role as Circuit in the 2003 satirical comedy drama ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It stars Sanjay Dutt in the lead, with Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani, and Jimmy Sheirgill in pivotal roles.
In the new episode of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, actress...
- 12/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Guadagnino’s 2009 drama ‘I Am Love’ to screen at the festival.
Indian director Mani Ratnam and Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino are to receive honorary awards at the upcoming Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival.
Ratnam will receive the festival’s Excellence in Cinema Award (South Asia) while Guadagnino will accept the Excellence in Cinema Award (International) during its opening night ceremony on October 27. Both will take part in discussions about their careers to date during the Jio Mami Masters sessions.
The festival will also screen Ratnam’s recent box office hits Ponniyin Selvan: Part One and Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, and...
Indian director Mani Ratnam and Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino are to receive honorary awards at the upcoming Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival.
Ratnam will receive the festival’s Excellence in Cinema Award (South Asia) while Guadagnino will accept the Excellence in Cinema Award (International) during its opening night ceremony on October 27. Both will take part in discussions about their careers to date during the Jio Mami Masters sessions.
The festival will also screen Ratnam’s recent box office hits Ponniyin Selvan: Part One and Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, and...
- 10/25/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Review‘Kushi’ isn’t strikingly original. But the treatment of a familiar story, with a gentle push towards introspection, makes all the difference.Kushi, directed by Shiva Nirvana who is known for his films on messy relationships, brings together an atheist and a conservative Brahmin in a marriage that goes against the wishes of their respective families. Religion is an especially touchy subject in our current political climate, and it takes a fair amount of courage to place it at the heart of a romcom. The intervention of art is sometimes needed to remind us that the angry, volatile debates we have around such issues don’t exist in a vacuum, but concern human beings who come with their share of baggage and complexities. Vijay Deverakonda plays Viplav – meaning revolution – a Bsnl employee and the son of Lenin Satyam (Sachin Khedekar), a renowned atheist. He’s a Mani Ratnam fan...
- 9/1/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Review‘Kushi’ isn’t strikingly original. But the treatment of a familiar story, with a gentle push towards introspection, makes all the difference.Kushi, directed by Shiva Nirvana who is known for his films on messy relationships, brings together an atheist and a conservative Brahmin in a marriage that goes against the wishes of their respective families. Religion is an especially touchy subject in our current political climate, and it takes a fair amount of courage to place it at the heart of a romcom. The intervention of art is sometimes needed to remind us that the angry, volatile debates we have around such issues don’t exist in a vacuum, but concern human beings who come with their share of baggage and complexities. Vijay Deverakonda plays Viplav – meaning revolution – a Bsnl employee and the son of Lenin Satyam (Sachin Khedekar), a renowned atheist. He’s a Mani Ratnam fan...
- 9/1/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Entertainment The video has Arha in the role of Anjali, with her brother Ayaan, cousin Yuvaan and grandfather Allu Aravind also reprising various roles.Tnm StaffYouTube/Allu ArjunTelugu star Allu Arjun’s daughter Arha turned four on Saturday, and her family went all out to celebrate her birthday. The iconic song ‘Anjali Anjali’ composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1990 Mani Ratnam film Anjali was recreated with Arha in the role of Anjali, which was played by actor Shamili in the original version. The video is a nearly faithful remake, and Arha is seen in a plain white dress, playing with her brother Ayaan, cousin Yuvaan and other kids. Grandfather Allu Aravind also makes an appearance in one of the recreated scenes. “Happy Birthday My lil Arha! We shot a memorable video re creating the classic Anjali with my Daughter Arha. I wanted to share it with all my the well wishers...
- 11/22/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Academy AwardsOf the 52 entries sent by India so far, only 20 have been in languages other than Hindi – what explains this? Sowmya RajendranIndia has decided that the 2019 entry for the Best International Feature Film category in the Academy Awards will be Gully Boy, a Hindi film directed by Zoya Akhtar. The response to the announcement has been mixed, considering there are several other Indian films which received critical acclaim this year. A few hours before the announcement was made, there were discussions on social media about the films that were reportedly in contention – these included the critically acclaimed blockbuster Andhadhun as well as a handful of south Indian films, namely Super Deluxe (Tamil), And the Oskar Goes To (Malayalam), Dear Comrade (Telugu), Olu (Malayalam), Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (Tamil), Uyare (Malayalam), and Vada Chennai (Tamil). While Gully Boy received mostly positive reviews, the film has similarities to the 2002 American film 8 Mile...
- 9/23/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe duo, who share the same birthday, have given us music that has transcended generations and continues to stay engraved in our hearts.Anand Kumar RSLast they worked together was in the year 1991 and it has been 28 long years since that film, Thalapathy. Yet, even to this day, the work they have done together is highly acclaimed and remembered fondly by fans of south Indian cinema. In the annals of Tamil cinema, there are many composer-director duos who are revered. Their works survive the test of time and continue to stay engraved in our hearts. The duo of Ilaiyaraaja-Mani Ratnam is one such pair whose works have transcended generations and continue to warm our hearts and soul. What made them tick as a pair so well? Both Raaja and Mani were born on this day (June 2), 13 years apart. So, it probably could be the stars! More seriously, for a pair...
- 6/2/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Cinema Revathy has consistently defied the rigidity and prejudices of the film industry, making a place for herself as one of its most versatile actors. Anjana ShekarScreenshot - Power PandiThere are only a handful of actors who have been game changers during their time on screen and just a notable few have been able to sustain and evolve over time. Born Asha Kelunni Nair, actor Revathy is a familiar face in the Indian film industry and has enthralled many with her performances. Not to be tagged as an actor from the eighties, Revathy did more than just run-of-the-mill, girl-next-door characters. From the eighties through the nineties to now she has had a number of substantial roles to her credit. From the demure looking, simple-minded Muthupechi in Mann Vasanai (1983) to the bold and gutsy Sathya in Magalir Mattum (1994), Revathy has had a dynamic career, spanning across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi film industries. The beginning of stardom Revathy’s first role, the one that fetched her the Filmfare Special Award - South in 1983, was that of a young girl from a village, Muthupechi. Directed by P Bharatiraja, Revathy was just 17 when she made her first debut. The very same year, her second film in Malayalam, Kattathe Kilikkoodu by director Bharatan, was a great success in Kerala that won several awards. After her third in Telugu, Seethamma Pelli by director Bapu, Revathy went on to play a blind, rape-survivor Seetha in Tamil in J Mahendran’s Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984). Revathy and Pandian in Mann Vasanai (1983) - Screenshot 1984 was an important year in Revathy’s career that helped her gain a reputation for playing undaunted, vivid women characters who were capable of fending for themselves. This was also the time when directors like Balu Mahendra, K Balachander and Mahendran were breaking stereotypes with their women-centric storylines with strong female leads and Revathy seamlessly fit into those roles. Following Kai Kodukkum Kai, Revathy went on to play Seetha in Pudhumai Penn directed by Bharathiraja. Seetha, just like her mythological namesake, is distraught when her husband doubts her chastity and Revathy does a commendable job as someone who defies the expectations of a male hegemonic society. Drawing inspiration from writer Subramania Bharati’s Pudhumai Penn poem, the climax shows her leaving her undeserving husband, an idea that veered away from conventional endings. The same year she also did Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal, directed by R Sundarrajan, playing a young, lonely widow who lives with her alcoholic father. An accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, her performance in the song Azhagu Malar Aada was highly appreciated by many. The film was a great success and was later remade in Telugu and Kannada. As an actor Revathy didn’t just win hearts. She was versatile in her choice of roles and often played strong, relatable women characters. Her big break, the one that put her name high on the charts, was her portrayal of Divya, a very spirited and headstrong girl who transforms into a woman through the course of the movie, in Mani Rathnam’s Mouna Ragam (1986). The film explored several themes like the complexity of arranged marriages, how a woman copes in a new environment, especially after marriage and the topic of divorce that was then a very taboo topic. It remains one of Revathy’s best performances to date. Following Mouna Ragam was Punnagai Mannan, K Balachandar’s 25th film, where she played the chirpy Sinhalese girl, Malini who tries to woo the once-scorned-in-love Kamal Haasan. A brilliant dancer herself, the film gave her ample opportunity to display her talents. Revathy and Mohan in Mouna Ragam (1986) - Screenshot By the late eighties, Revathi was juggling both Tamil and Malayalam films simultaneously. In 1988, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam for her performance in a women-centric film (with no male leads), Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal. As a mischievous, gypsy vagabond she personified free spirit and played the outsider perfectly. In just five years since her debut, Revathi proved her mettle to portray complex and fluid characters, giving herself a distinct edge in the industry. Peak of her career The nineties brought several notable roles her way and she lapped them all up, sometimes even steering the focus away from the male lead. Playing the multi-layered and reticent Thayamma in Kizhaku Vaasal (1990) brought home the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Portraying a character such a Thayamma, a vulnerable, single woman who had to keep herself safe from the prying hands of an influential village chief, was as complex as roles could get. With very less dialogues, the character was her most expressive one yet. As a pained and helpless mother, Revathy made a mark for herself in Anjali (1990) directed by Mani Rathnam. Now here’s an actress who chose to play the mother at the peak of her career. Winning several awards, the film was pivotal in nurturing Revathy as an actor. In 1991, Revathy forayed into Hindi cinema with Love, a remake of her Telugu film Prema (1989). Her second film Muskurat in 1992 was also a remake of her 1991 Malayalam comedy blockbuster Kilukkam. The early nineties saw Revathy at her peak, straddling roles in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam cinema. This period also saw several notable performances coming from Revathy. In spite of being part of several star cast movies, often male-centric, Revathy managed to carve a niche for herself with her performances. For instance, as Panchavarnam, a naive and doting wife to a village chieftain's son in 1992’s Thevar Magan, she won several accolades including National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Revathy in Thevar Magan (1992) - Screenshot The following year in 1993, Revathy again won the Filmfare for playing Thulasi in Balu Mahendra’s Marupadiyum. As a woman caught in a failing marriage, Revathy portrays anguish, acceptance and eventually poise as a headstrong, independent woman. The film, a remake of Mahesh Bhatt's 1982 Hindi film Arth, was Tamil cinema’s coming-of-age depiction of a strong woman characters. The cherry on the cake really is her portrayal of Sathya in 1994 Magalir Mattum. The film was lauded during its days for addressing sensitive topics like workplace harassment and the hardships faced by working woman. Her most recent Malayalam film, Molly Aunty Rocks! (2012) gave her a great platform after a long time for which she was nominated in Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam. Directorial venture Revathy’s directorial venture happened in the year 2002. Encouraged greatly by her husband Suresh Chandra Menon who was also its producer, Revathy directed Mitr, my friend, an English film written by V Priya with screenplay by Sudha Kongara Prasad. The film won Best Feature Film in English, Best Actress (Shobhana) and Best Editing (Beena Paul) at the 49th National Film Awards. The film was also special for having an all-women crew. Her second film, Phir Milenge (2004), though not a commercial success explored the topic of AIDS and its actors, Shilpa Shetty and Abhishek Bachchan, received acclaim for their performances. Her last directorial venture was Red Building Where The Sun Sets (2011), a short film on the kind of emotional damage a child undergoes due to his/her parents fighting all the time. The short film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Welfare. Revathy was also one of the very few actors who forayed into television serials during the peak of her career. Penn (1991), a mini television series, directed by Suhasini Maniratnam had a stellar cast and Revathy was part of the first episode that discussed mother-daughter relationship. She also did a few other serials, including Boom Boom Shakalakka (2000), a TV series for children, where she played a liliput with magical powers. One of the most versatile and transformational actors in the industry, Revathy is a constant presence on screen working on films like 2 states (2014), Margarita With A Straw (2015), Amma Kanakku (2016), to name a few. After Pa Pandi in 2017 (Tamil) she is currently filming Azhiyatha Kolangal and Gulebakavali in Tamil that are slated for release in 2018. Revathy also hosted Malayalee House (Malayalam equivalent of the reality show Big Boss) in 2013 on Surya TV. She is now part of Azhagu, a Tamil television soap that is currently on air.
- 1/8/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodMany have said that the trailer of the film resembles 'It'.Digital Native Balloon_DN-compressed.jpgDigital NativeThe trailer of the upcoming film Balloon, starring Jai and Anjali as the lead pair, is going viral ever since its release. A horror thriller, this film is directed by Sinish with Dhilip Subbarayan, Arun Balaji and Nandakumar bankrolling it under their banner 70mm Entertainment and Farmer's Master Plan Productions. Right from the time the trailer has been out, there have been talks that Balloon could have been inspired from the Hollywood movie It, which was an adaptation of Stephen King’s popular novel by the same name. There is strong similarity between some of the characters seen in the trailer with those in It. However, the film’s director is reported to have said in an interview that he has credited all the films that inspired him to make Balloon, making it clear that it is not based on one single movie. Interestingly, the film has a song ‘Neenga Shut Up Pannunga’, the punchline Oviya had used while in the Bigg Boss house. When there is a tribute song for her, it is only reasonable to have at least one special dialogue for her and it goes: “Avanga enna Bigg Boss veetuku poi Oviya va pakaporanga, pei a paka poranga,” which Yogi Babu says. Starring Jai and Anjali as the main leads, the star cast of Balloon also includes Janani Iyer, Chandini Tamilarasan, Yogi Babu, Karthik Yogi and Raj Tarun. Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed music for this film with Saravanan wielding the camera and Rubens editing it. The lyrics for all the songs have been penned by Arun Raja Kamaraj and the popular song 'Neenga Shut Up Pannunga' has been rendered by ace musician Anirudh Ravichander. The film is touted to hit the silver screens on December 29th, 2017. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/18/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodMany have said that the trailer of the film resembles 'It'.Digital Native Balloon_DN-compressed.jpgDigital NativeThe trailer of the upcoming film Balloon, starring Jai and Anjali as the lead pair, is going viral ever since its release. A horror thriller, this film is directed by Sinish with Dhilip Subbarayan, Arun Balaji and Nandakumar bankrolling it under their banner 70mm Entertainment and Farmer's Master Plan Productions. Right from the time the trailer has been out, there have been talks that Balloon could have been inspired from the Hollywood movie It, which was an adaptation of Stephen King’s popular novel by the same name. There is strong similarity between some of the characters seen in the trailer with those in It. However, the film’s director is reported to have said in an interview that he has credited all the films that inspired him to make Balloon, making it clear that it is not based on one single movie. Interestingly, the film has a song ‘Neenga Shut Up Pannunga’, the punchline Oviya had used while in the Bigg Boss house. When there is a tribute song for her, it is only reasonable to have at least one special dialogue for her and it goes: “Avanga enna Bigg Boss veetuku poi Oviya va pakaporanga, pei a paka poranga,” which Yogi Babu says. Starring Jai and Anjali as the main leads, the star cast of Balloon also includes Janani Iyer, Chandini Tamilarasan, Yogi Babu, Karthik Yogi and Raj Tarun. Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed music for this film with Saravanan wielding the camera and Rubens editing it. The lyrics for all the songs have been penned by Arun Raja Kamaraj and the popular song 'Neenga Shut Up Pannunga' has been rendered by ace musician Anirudh Ravichander. The film is touted to hit the silver screens on December 29th, 2017. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/18/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Film ReviewLike its title suggests, ‘Aruvi’ is a devastating cascade of emotional highs and lows.Rakesh Mehar aruvi_poster.jpgIf we should talk about films with small budgets but big hearts in Kollywood, few hit the nail on the head like Aruvi, starring debutante actor Aditi Balan. But don’t let the mention of big hearts fool you into thinking that this is an overstuffed sentimental drama. At times Aruvi is downright savage in its observational criticism. After all, how many other Tamil movies can you think of that will talk about middle class life as one big consumption machine designed to further enrich the richest classes of society? From the start, the film directed by Arun Prabhu is miles ahead of most of its compatriots. In an industry where women still function mostly as appendages to aging heroes, Aruvi lavishes all its attention on its female protagonist, a young woman named Aruvi who’s determined not to let society dictate how she lives her life. Losing control of her life for no fault of her own, Aruvi becomes a captor herself through a suddenly escalating set of circumstances. (It’s impossible to reveal any more of the story here without giving away many significant spoilers). Aruvi’s story unfolds much like living memory, going back and forth through her current traumas to the warm embrace of her innocent childhood and back through the sudden tragedies that led to the fall. Through all this, the girl and young woman is frail but powerful, light-hearted but with a deep melancholy that grows through the film. But, like Aruvi herself, the film is unsentimental and clear-headed almost till the very end. So, it doesn’t shy away from showing Aruvi’s rough edges, such as when she puts down a fellow student who begs her for a sanitary napkin so she can avoid the traumatic embarrassment of staining her school clothes. Despite this clear-headedness, the film is not overly harsh, and retains a warm and loving tone throughout. What’s most exciting about the film is how crisp and economical it is. Particularly in the first half, the film lets each picture tell a thousand words, its characters speaking only when absolutely necessary. Most excitingly, it uses creative montages to speed through the lulls between its high moments, and effectively avoids traps where the script could have easily stumbled. Especially the first montage, of Aruvi’s sun-kissed beautiful childhood, accompanied by the wonderful acapella rendition of “Kukkotti Kunaatti”, tugs at the heartstrings so perfectly. When the film does speak, it’s with devastating effect. For instance, in the early parts of the film, Aruvi’s budding friendship with a trans woman (Anjali Varathan) refuses to make any sort of fuss about the latter’s gender identity. The only exception is a line where she says, “These men will even ignore Aishwarya Rai on the street, but they will never leave us alone. Are we that beautiful?” There’s also the great takedown the film does of Tamil talk shows like Solvadhellam Unmai and the moral high-ground that their anchors routinely take. But if the script and direction are wonderful, it is Aditi who fills the film with soul. An amazing revelation, she shows none of the hesitation and reluctance of a debutante. But she never overplays her hand either, not even in the film’s most sentimental moments. The rest of the cast, including Anjali and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, are no lightweights in their performance, but it is Aditi who holds the film together. Aruvi is not a perfect film. Some parts of the script do feel a tad contrived. And the film too lightly lets off three men who are accused of sexual assault or sexual exploitation. But these are minor quibbles in a film that otherwise works wonderfully. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/15/2017
- by Rakesh
- The News Minute
Dr Anjali (Revathy) and her husband Muralikrishna (Rao Ramesh) are at a theatre watching Sagara Sangamam for their 30th anniversary. It is the first film they watched together as a couple and they're here to re-live their memories. When Kamal Haasan appears on screen and breaks into his fiery dance, Dr Anjali blows him a kiss and giggles like a schoolgirl.
- 9/8/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Actress and filmmaker Revathi has always been part of sensitive subjects but the recently released Kalki Koechlin starrer Margarita With A Straw, saw her in a much complicated and delicate role. She not only played a cerebral palsy-affected girl's (essayed by Kalki) mother but Revathi's character is also shown suffering from brain cancer in the film.
When asked about playing such a complicated role, she begged to differ, "My role was not complicated. It was simple, truthful and a natural role. The complication was in the script as it was highly sensitive and sensitively written. I just had to be there and understand. I did what they (makers) needed and it was really easy."
Revathi, who has been very selective about her work, enjoyed doing a film like Margarita. In fact she was waiting for such a role for a long time.
"I enjoyed playing a role like this...
When asked about playing such a complicated role, she begged to differ, "My role was not complicated. It was simple, truthful and a natural role. The complication was in the script as it was highly sensitive and sensitively written. I just had to be there and understand. I did what they (makers) needed and it was really easy."
Revathi, who has been very selective about her work, enjoyed doing a film like Margarita. In fact she was waiting for such a role for a long time.
"I enjoyed playing a role like this...
- 4/18/2015
- GlamSham
Songs of the Blue Hills screens in documentary competition
The 8th edition of Signs Film Festival, to be held from May 28-June 1 in Kochi (Kerala) has unveiled lineup.
Organized by the Kerala Sub Region of the Federation of Film Societies of India, the festival features a national level competition for documentaries and short fiction. It has 4 award categories: Best Documentary, Prize: Rs 50,000; Best Short Feature(duration less than 70 minutes), Prize: Rs 50,000; Cinema of Resistance (Award for the best short feature/documentary on subjects like state oppression, human rights, environmental issues, gender equality, social/cultural identity etc), Prize: Rs 25,000; Cinema Experimenta (Award for the best experimental attempt), Prize: Rs 25,000.
The 2014 Jury will be headed by filmmaker Madhushree Dutta and will consist of artist and sculptor Riyas Komu; and filmmaker and academician K.B. Venu.
Films Selected For Screening In Signs 2014
Fiction – Competition
Dwand / 12 Min. / Director: Abhilash Vijayan Calls Unanswered / 16 Min. / Director: Vibhuti Narayan Upadhyay Thutse Kyume / 12 Min.
The 8th edition of Signs Film Festival, to be held from May 28-June 1 in Kochi (Kerala) has unveiled lineup.
Organized by the Kerala Sub Region of the Federation of Film Societies of India, the festival features a national level competition for documentaries and short fiction. It has 4 award categories: Best Documentary, Prize: Rs 50,000; Best Short Feature(duration less than 70 minutes), Prize: Rs 50,000; Cinema of Resistance (Award for the best short feature/documentary on subjects like state oppression, human rights, environmental issues, gender equality, social/cultural identity etc), Prize: Rs 25,000; Cinema Experimenta (Award for the best experimental attempt), Prize: Rs 25,000.
The 2014 Jury will be headed by filmmaker Madhushree Dutta and will consist of artist and sculptor Riyas Komu; and filmmaker and academician K.B. Venu.
Films Selected For Screening In Signs 2014
Fiction – Competition
Dwand / 12 Min. / Director: Abhilash Vijayan Calls Unanswered / 16 Min. / Director: Vibhuti Narayan Upadhyay Thutse Kyume / 12 Min.
- 5/20/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Film: "Goli Soda"; Cast: Kishore, Sree Raam, Pandi, Murugesh, A. Manoharan, Seetha, Chandini, Imman Annachi, Sujatha Sivakumar and R.K Vijai Murugan; Director: S.D. Vijay Milton; Rating: ****
Featuring child actors in lead roles, S.D. Vijay Milton's "Goli Soda" should not be confused with a children's film. It has the innocence of Mani Ratnam's "Anjali", the bravery of Brazilian film "City of God" and the mischievousness of "Little Rascals", all laced together with the spirit of a Tamil film presented in a format audiences will cheer.
Take the four lead characters of this film; put them in a soda bottle and shake it until it explodes...that's "Goli Soda" for you. An entertaining tale of friendship that fizzes with irreverent.
Featuring child actors in lead roles, S.D. Vijay Milton's "Goli Soda" should not be confused with a children's film. It has the innocence of Mani Ratnam's "Anjali", the bravery of Brazilian film "City of God" and the mischievousness of "Little Rascals", all laced together with the spirit of a Tamil film presented in a format audiences will cheer.
Take the four lead characters of this film; put them in a soda bottle and shake it until it explodes...that's "Goli Soda" for you. An entertaining tale of friendship that fizzes with irreverent.
- 1/25/2014
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Various celebrities from the film fraternity made their presence felt on Friday night the 20th at the launch conference of Celebrity Cricket League. It was indeed delightful to see all the 8 teams being present at the venue. These included Mumbai Heroes, Telugu Warriors, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Veer Marathi, Karnataka Bulldozers, and Chennai Rhinos.
The Celebrity Cricket League journey has come a long way ever since 2010. There has been a considerate increase in the number of teams and the level of competition has got bigger and tougher.
The event witnessed various celebrities from across 8 Indian languages such as Sonu Sood, Suneil Shetty, Sudeep, Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia D’souza, Venkatesh, Huma Qureshi, Boney Kapoor, Dhanush, Shruti Haasan, Manoj Tiwari, Mahesh Majrekar, Mahesh Babu, Pooja Chopra and Charmi. Over and above, the event also witnessed the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with wife Anjali Tendulkar. When asked to speak more about this collaboration,...
The Celebrity Cricket League journey has come a long way ever since 2010. There has been a considerate increase in the number of teams and the level of competition has got bigger and tougher.
The event witnessed various celebrities from across 8 Indian languages such as Sonu Sood, Suneil Shetty, Sudeep, Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia D’souza, Venkatesh, Huma Qureshi, Boney Kapoor, Dhanush, Shruti Haasan, Manoj Tiwari, Mahesh Majrekar, Mahesh Babu, Pooja Chopra and Charmi. Over and above, the event also witnessed the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with wife Anjali Tendulkar. When asked to speak more about this collaboration,...
- 12/25/2013
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
If you are one of those die hard music lovers who grew up listening to the likes of Appu Raja, Sadma, Shiva, Anjali, Cheeni Kum, Paa and others, then, the very name of the music maestro Ilayaraja will surely ring a (musical) bell in your ears. He is the same music composer whose smash hit track 'Rakkama Kaiyathattu' from the Tamil film Dalapati has been listed as one among world's top ten songs by BBC. Well, the not-so-good news is that he suffered from chest pain yesterday while he was practicing for a function which is to be held on December 28. He was then immediately hospitalized in Apollo Hospital, Chennai. As per the latest reports, he is stable now and is likely to be discharged soon. We wish the ailing musician a speedy recovery.
- 12/24/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a film about loving your parents. Yashvardhan Raichand (Amitabh Bachchan) is a wealthy businessman who lives with his wife Nandini (Jaya Bachchan) and his adopted son Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) and actual son Rohan (Hrithik Roshan). Although Rahul is adopted, they treat him as their own. Being the head of the family, Yashvardhan has the last word on everything, including whom he believes his son should marry. Enter Naina, a family friend’s daughter who is the ideal choice for Rahul according to Yash, but Rahul is in love with Anjali (Kajol). Yash tells Rahul that Anjali will not be able to fit into their lifestyle, as she has a different upbringing and rejects this alliance. Rahul marries Anjali and brings her home to receive blessings from his parents but is quickly turned away by Yash. He relocates to London along with Anjali’s sister,...
- 5/30/2013
- by Avinash Sidhu
- Bollyspice
Movie: "Vathikuchi"; Actors: Dileepan, Anjali, Jagan, Sampath Raj, Saranya Ponvannan, Jayaprakash, Raja, Vatsan Chakravarthy and Rajshree; Director: P. Kinslin; Rating: ***
A little bit of romance, action, comedy, suspense and few heroic moments make a good entertaining film of standards that can attract audiences from all categories. Debutant Kinslin's slick crime-thriller with ignorable cliches passes with distinction in becoming a truly commercial entertainer for the masses. What works in the favour of the film, despite stiff criticism from the elite class audiences, is the offbeat presentation of a simple story.
Sakthi (Dileepan), a share auto driver, likes to go out of his way to help strangers without any hidden agenda..
A little bit of romance, action, comedy, suspense and few heroic moments make a good entertaining film of standards that can attract audiences from all categories. Debutant Kinslin's slick crime-thriller with ignorable cliches passes with distinction in becoming a truly commercial entertainer for the masses. What works in the favour of the film, despite stiff criticism from the elite class audiences, is the offbeat presentation of a simple story.
Sakthi (Dileepan), a share auto driver, likes to go out of his way to help strangers without any hidden agenda..
- 3/16/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Hyderabad, Jan 18: Anushka Shetty is getting fully prepared for her role in the upcoming movie “Rani Rudrama Devi”. She is learning various forms of traditional martial arts. And now as per reports, all such martial arts training is making her sick. She is throwing up at times, as she has to go through a rigorous practise session everyday which includes dives, punches and moves.
The movie is a Telegu movie which is being directed and also produced by Gunasekhar. Music is being composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraja. Cinematography is by Ajay Vincent. Apart from Anushka Shetty, the films also has Madhumita and Anjali. Editing is to be done.
The movie is a Telegu movie which is being directed and also produced by Gunasekhar. Music is being composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraja. Cinematography is by Ajay Vincent. Apart from Anushka Shetty, the films also has Madhumita and Anjali. Editing is to be done.
- 1/18/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
The 13th Mumbai Film Festival that begins on October 13 will not only present some of the most awaited films of the year for cinephiles in Mumbai, but also host discussions on contemporary and relevant issues concerning the filmmaking community. Open Forum, that will be held daily from October 14-20 between 2 pm-3pm will touch upon topics like crowd-funding, digital filmmaking, queer portrayal in Indian cinema, state of Indian screen-writing and independent filmmaking.
Innovative co-productions & crowd-funding: a way forward …?
In Open Forum on October 14, a panel comprising Ketan Mehta, Sanjeev Lamba and Sanjay Suri will talk about innovative co-production methods including crowd-funding which can minimize the risks of a single producer in a project. Sanjeev Lamba is the CEO of Reliance Big Entertainment while Sanjay Suri was the associate producer of Onir’s I Am which is one of the first crowd-funded films in India.
Have Digital tools helped Cinema …?
In...
Innovative co-productions & crowd-funding: a way forward …?
In Open Forum on October 14, a panel comprising Ketan Mehta, Sanjeev Lamba and Sanjay Suri will talk about innovative co-production methods including crowd-funding which can minimize the risks of a single producer in a project. Sanjeev Lamba is the CEO of Reliance Big Entertainment while Sanjay Suri was the associate producer of Onir’s I Am which is one of the first crowd-funded films in India.
Have Digital tools helped Cinema …?
In...
- 10/12/2011
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
Be it out of love for the newly-married couple or for the sheer goodwill their superstar uncle Aamir Khan enjoys, people from every generation in Bollywood along with bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians and players graced actor Imraan Khan and Avantika.s wedding reception.The party at the Taj Lands End hotel started late Saturday evening and continued until Sunday morning. Shah Rukh Khan was the last to arrive late in the morning and he was at his jovial best.Aamir received him at the gate with a warm hug.When asked why he got so late, Shah Rukh jokingly said: .I am running one day late in my life, but it was out of love for Aamir that I made sure that I attend the ceremony..But he quickly added: .I was actually shooting. I was working so I told him that I would come late and they are so sweet that they waited for me.
- 2/6/2011
- Filmicafe
When it comes to ace director Mani Ratnam, 'Will he be able to do it again?' is never the question. Talking to a friend recently, he brought to my attention that Mani Ratnam weaves his movies of the moments he creates, and while I was compiling this feature I realized how true he was. Mani Ratnam is a director who knows to pack his movies with moments that continue to haunt you even after you walk out the theatre or change the channel. BollySpice takes a look at few of moments from his stint in Bollywood, which still continue to haunt us.
Anjali's Death: Anjali (1990) was originally a Tamil film that came out in the year 1990. Later dubbed in Hindi, I still remember watching it on TV as a kid when there were not enough satellite channels. There were quite a few scenes that are still stark clear in my mind,...
Anjali's Death: Anjali (1990) was originally a Tamil film that came out in the year 1990. Later dubbed in Hindi, I still remember watching it on TV as a kid when there were not enough satellite channels. There were quite a few scenes that are still stark clear in my mind,...
- 6/18/2010
- Bollyspice
Actress Shalini’s youngster sister Shamili made her debut for the first time as a child artist in Manirathnam’s ‘Anjali’. It has been decades the film was released and still today it remains as a close to heart film. She recently made her onscreen debut with Siddarth’s ‘Oye’ that received lukewarm response.
Previously, the actress had been to Singapore School of acting and has now got back there again to learn direction. Apart from direction, she will be mastering the course of Film Commerce and Technology and will return to Chennai after a year. The closer sources have revealed that she will be giving more priority to acting and then to direction. Once she is back in Chennai, she will be signing more projects to act.
Previously, the actress had been to Singapore School of acting and has now got back there again to learn direction. Apart from direction, she will be mastering the course of Film Commerce and Technology and will return to Chennai after a year. The closer sources have revealed that she will be giving more priority to acting and then to direction. Once she is back in Chennai, she will be signing more projects to act.
- 6/4/2010
- by Editor
- KollywoodToday
Former child actor Baby Shamili has now dropped the Baby tag and is simply Shamili. The former star of Mani Ratnam’s Anjali, in which she played a mentally-challenged child and for which she won a National Award, has bagged a role in Rama Narayanan’s new movie Kutti Pusasu. She will begin shooting as soon as she finishes her film-making course in Singapore in April.
Shamili made her first adult appearance last year opposite Sidharth in Oy! This was her first appearance for nine years - what caused the big break? “I used to be very busy as a child artist,” she says, “But my dad and mom insisted on my education. So I took a break for a while and completed my education.”
Shamili has happy memories of her time as a child actor. “On the sets, Chiranjeevi sir and Sridevi aunty used to play with me and give me chocolates,...
Shamili made her first adult appearance last year opposite Sidharth in Oy! This was her first appearance for nine years - what caused the big break? “I used to be very busy as a child artist,” she says, “But my dad and mom insisted on my education. So I took a break for a while and completed my education.”
Shamili has happy memories of her time as a child actor. “On the sets, Chiranjeevi sir and Sridevi aunty used to play with me and give me chocolates,...
- 2/13/2010
- Bollyspice
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