Bollywood movies are popular with Ethiopian youth, many of whom sit through a three-hour-long movie, making guestimates based on the expressive faces of the actors. Ethiopian long distance runner Almaz Ayana also loves watching Bollywood movies with her friends in Ethiopia (she watches subtitled Bollywood movies in Addis Ababa). Like Indians, Ethiopians are also conservative […]
After ‘oldie’ comments, Kareena Kapoor shares pics of difficult yoga poses
Watch Kareena Kapoor doing the most difficult Yoga Poses; she was recently slammed for looking old in one of her selfies that she had shared. Kareena Kapoor takes her fitness very seriously; the manner in which she got rid of her post-pregnancy weight is a testimony to that. Recently, a fan page of Kareena Kapoor […]
World Music Day (June 21): Celebrations planned around the world
The World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21 in over hundred countries around the world. The idea was first conceived in France, where the event is known as Fête de la Musique. Fête de la Musique – World Music Day in Lyon, France Indian music artistes and music channels are also gearing […]
Alia Bhatt completes seven years in Bollywood, already a Superstar
Evolution of the actress from SOTY to Kalank is commendable. In such a short span of time, Alia has emerged as one of the most sought after names in the industry. Alia featured in ‘Gully Boy’ and ‘Kalank’ this year, and will be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor for Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra’ next. Birth Date: March […]
Bollywood Scenes & Characters that Used VFX Effects, and Were Not Actually Shot
You may have heard filmmakers talk about VFX all the time but do you know what it is? VFX (or Visual FX) is basically the short name used for Visual effects. And visual effects are almost a necessity in movies nowadays. Why? Because its easier, convenient, cheaper and even safer to create environments which look […]
Nana Patekar cleared of sexual harassment charges as no evidence against him
Bollywood actor Nana Patekar was given a clean chit by Mumbai police in the sexual harassment case as as they find no evidence against the actor. Tanushree Dutta calls the development as ‘disgusting’, says Nana Patekar “desperately” wants to return to films and is trying to get his name cleared by any means. “Nana Patekar […]
Top ‘Outsiders’ who made it big in Bollywood without any godfather
There’s much talk about Nepotism going in the film industry right now. However, the success of these actors show that you really don’t have to be born with a silver spoon to make it big in the industry. Talent, along with perseverance, can take you to places. “Yes, I am an outsider and I don’t […]
Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account hacked
Amitabh Bachchan’s account was recently hacked. A French security researcher pointed to a user who goes by the handle @NoyanAyt2002 as the person behind the hack. Bollywood Shahenshah is quite active on twitter and regularly tweets about various things, including films of course. Bachchan’s account has more than 37 million followers. A group of Turkish […]
Raj Kundra: Lofty Ambitions of the ‘British-Asian Businessman’ Curtailed in India?
Raj Kundra’s (husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty) rise in the business world has been sort of meteoric, having started with limited means and going to build a vast business empire. Gradually, Raj ventured into Bollywood (having Shilpa Shetty as wife did help) and soon he was owning a team in the glamorous IPL (Indian […]
Bollywood Celebs in politics: Latest updates and trivia
Indian parliament is home to several film celebrities now. They are hugely popular with the Indian masses. For years, they have been campaigning for big politicians, but now it seems several Bollywood celebrities themselves are keen to get into politics. For many, its actually a natural extension of their film career. Kamal Haasan Launches Political […]