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Rakesh Roshan Once Revealed He Treated Hrithik Roshan Like Everyone Else When He Assisted Him On His Films (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hrithik Roshan is one of the biggest and highest-paid actors in the film industry. Although he is the son of veteran actor-director and producer Rakesh Roshan, he has also faced ups and downs in his career. The Karan Arjun filmmaker once revealed how he made Hr travel in public transport and sat with the other assistants on the film’s set when he assisted his father. Scroll below for the deets.

Hrithik made his debut in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai opposite Ameesha Patel, who also made her debut movie. It was critically and commercially successful and the second highest-grossing movie of 2000 worldwide. Hr became a star overnight and is now among the A-list celebs in the film industry. The film holds many records, and fans sometimes demand a sequel.

Veteran Marathi and Bollywood films, television and theatre actor Ashok Saraf will be conferred with the coveted ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ Award-2023, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said here on Tuesday.

Saraf, 76, has been selected for his substantial contribution to the field of arts. He has straddled from comedy to serious to villainous roles through his acting and won the hearts of the audiences.

Saraf started his acting career in 1969 with the Marathi film ‘Janaka’. Since then, he has worked in over 250 Marathi films, mostly in comic roles, besides acting in more than 50 Bollywood movies and 10 television serials, along with a dozen theatre productions. He has teamed with up actors like Laxmikant Berde and Sachin Pilgaonkar in different films.

Some of the prominent Bollywood films in which Saraf could be seen include ‘Damaad’, ‘Pratighat’, ‘Benaam Badshah’, ‘Aa Gale Lag Ja’, ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Army’, ‘Koyla’, ‘Gupt’, ‘Yes Boss’, ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’, ‘Khubsoorat’, ‘Joru Ka Gulam’, ‘Jodi No.

Mumbai, Jan 24 (Ians) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who has had a great run at the box-office with his films like ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’, has shot for the documentary ‘The Roshans’. Director Rakesh Roshan took to his Instagram recently and shared pictures of him with Srk.

The director wrote in the caption, “Thank you Shahrukh for your love,warmth & contribution to ‘The Roshans’.”

The documentary will reportedly chronicle the journey of the Roshan family in the industry from the year 1948, when Roshan came to Bombay for work and ended up being the assistant of music composer Khawaja Khurshid Anwar.

Srk has done films like the iconic ‘Karan Arjun’ and ‘Koyla’ with Rakesh. The two locked horns at the box-office when ‘Raees’ and ‘Kaabil’ clashed back in 2017.

Fans reacted to the pictures as they took to the comments section and wrote, “Wish Kaabil & Raees hadn’t clashed”.

Another user wrote, “Krrish and Ra.

Looks like there are attempts by vested interests to bring the fans wars over stars on to the streets. One knows the kind of groups that get into prolonged arguments on X for the star they favour, or are appointed by, or paid occasionally. They also abuse and run down other stars. All they need to do is toe the line their star master has assigned to them.

Okay, so you have been given a task to propagate a star and be more vehement when his film is due, and you are doing your job. Because you believe in your star, or are a part of his promotion team, or just because you have been paid for the job. Just like some so-called critics and influencers are.

But why extend your brief and get into a war of words, mostly foul words, with the lot doing the same thing? You...

Looks like there are attempts by vested interests to bring the fans wars over stars on to the streets. One knows the kind of groups that get into prolonged arguments on X for the star they favour, or are appointed by, or paid occasionally. They also abuse and run down other stars. All they need to do is toe the line their star master has assigned to them.

Okay, so you have been given a task to propagate a star and be more vehement when his film is due, and you are doing your job. Because you believe in your star, or are a part of his promotion team, or just because you have been paid for the job. Just like some so-called critics and influencers are.

But why extend your brief and get into a war of words, mostly foul words, with the lot doing the same thing? You...

Film and TV actress Deepshikha Nagpal, who is currently seen in the show ‘Na Umra Ki Seema Ho’, has undergone a major surgery and has shared her experience of recovering from it and resuming work.

She said: “Recently I got sick from food poisoning due to which I had a very bad stomach ache so I consulted a doctor who asked me to get it checked because the pain was persistent, so I underwent sonography and discovered I had cysts in my stomach. The size of the cysts was comparable to that of a 10-week pregnancy. The doctor advised me to get the cysts removed because they were serious and could complicate and worsen my health if they were left untreated.”

“And since we had a major drama coming up in the show I was fully packed on my schedule so without informing anyone I completed my parts and waited...

Documentary projects from the US, Africa and China among those awarded.

Upcoming documentary The Vanishing by Senegalese filmmaker Rama Thiaw received one of the top prizes at Visions du Réel’s industry awards last night (April 20), hosted virtually from the Swiss town of Nyon.

The online ceremony saw 17 prizes awarded to documentary projects from the US, Asia, Africa and Europe, which had been presented to buyers and potential partners during the industry event.

Scroll down for full list of winners

The Vanishing won the Visions Sud Est Award, which includes a cash prize of 10,000Chf and is given to the best project from Africa,...

Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSAbove: Michael Apted by Andrew H. Walker. Filmmaker Michael Apted, best known for an eclectic filmography that includes Coal Miner's Daughter, The World is Not Enough, and the Up documentary series, has died at 79. In his obituary, Peter Bradshaw writes that the Up series, Apted's epic masterpiece, "had an incalculable effect on [...] the thinking of the British progressive left – as it asked us to ruminate on the inescapability or otherwise of class, and what narratives were possible for working people."Recommended VIEWINGAbove: John Gianvito's Her Socialist Smile (2020). John Gianvito's Her Socialist Smile, one of the best films of 2020, is now playing at the National Gallery of the Arts' website. Read our review of the film by Michael Sicinski here.To commemorate avant-garde filmmaking titan Stan Brakhage's birthday on January 14, Re:voir will be...

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Actor Hrithik Roshan recently had a fanboy moment when he met actress Madhuri Dixit Nene.

Hrithik on Tuesday took to Instagram and shared a photograph of himself with Bollywood's 'dhak-dhak' girl.

"Dancing with Madhuri Dixit had me shuffling in my head between assistant and hero. Thank you ma'am for encouraging that clapper-boy. He still aspires to be your hero," Hrithik captioned the image, reminiscing the days when he assisted his father Rakesh Roshan on the 1997 Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri-starrer "Koyla".

His most recent meeting with Madhuri was on the sets of Colors TV show "Dance Deewane", where he came to promote his upcoming film "Super 30".

Even as Rakesh Roshan revealed his plans of reviving the Krrish franchise and releasing the fourth instalment in Christmas 2018, social media has been abuzz with the filmmaker's clash with a Shah Rukh Khan film, yet again. Roshan has already announced his intention of releasing Krrish 4 against Aanand L Rai's Srk starrer. As readers are aware, the first box-office face-off between the Roshans and Srk will be Kaabil and Raees (which Shah Rukh Khan is producing with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani) as both are scheduled to release on Republic Day 2017. Conceding that he read about the Christmas 2018 clash between Krrish 4 and Srk's film on social media, Roshan Sr says, "If Shah Rukh is releasing his film on that day, I will shift. It is unethical for me to come on the date he has already announced for his movie." However, he's in no mood to shift Kaabil, as he states,...

<img class="size-full wp-image-655894 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1138213466.jpg" alt="1138213466" width="500" height="277" /> Even as Rakesh Roshan revealed his plans of reviving the <i>Krrish</i> franchise and releasing the fourth instalment in Christmas 2018, social media has been abuzz with the filmmaker's clash with a Shah Rukh Khan film, yet again. Roshan has already announced his intention of releasing <i>Krrish 4</i> against Aanand L Rai's Srk starrer. As readers are aware, the first box-office face-off between the Roshans and Srk will be <i>Kaabil</i> and <i>Raees</i> (which Shah Rukh Khan is producing with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani) as both are scheduled to release on Republic Day 2017. Conceding that he read about the Christmas 2018 clash between <i>Krrish 4</i> and Srk's film on social media, Roshan Sr says, "If Shah Rukh is releasing his film on that day, I will shift. It is unethical for me to come on the date he has already announced for his movie." However, he's in no mood to shift<i>Kaabil</i>, as he states,...

<img class="size-full wp-image-655894 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1138213466.jpg" alt="1138213466" width="500" height="277" /> Even as Rakesh Roshan revealed his plans of reviving the <i>Krrish</i> franchise and releasing the fourth instalment in Christmas 2018, social media has been abuzz with the filmmaker's clash with a Shah Rukh Khan film, yet again. Roshan has already announced his intention of releasing <i>Krrish 4</i> against Aanand L Rai's Srk starrer. As readers are aware, the first box-office face-off between the Roshans and Srk will be <i>Kaabil</i> and <i>Raees</i> (which Shah Rukh Khan is producing with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani) as both are scheduled to release on Republic Day 2017. Conceding that he read about the Christmas 2018 clash between <i>Krrish 4</i> and Srk's film on social media, Roshan Sr says, "If Shah Rukh is releasing his film on that day, I will shift. It is unethical for me to come on the date he has already announced for his movie." However, he's in no mood to shift<i>Kaabil</i>, as he states,...

23 years into the film industry without having any godfather rightly proves that impossible mean I M possible. That is exactly what Shah Rukh Khan has taught us. A commoner from Delhi to 'The King Khan' of Bollywood isn't a cake walk. He started of his journey on small screen playing the role of a commando in 'Fauji' (1988). Where hard work meets destiny his big screen debut came back in 1992. Rest as they say is History! So let's turn the pages and go on a roller coaster ride of The King Khan's 23 glorious years in Bollywood right from those romantic films to action packed blockbusters.

1992:

Since his big screen debut in Deewana he managed to make the audience his deewana. His debut film turned out to be the second highest grossing film in that year which gave his career a roaring start. Down the year between mid-1992 to 1993 he did 5 more films- Chamatkar,...

Mumbai, April 8: It's been 17 years since Rakesh Roshan's "Koyla" hit the screens, and its lead actor Shah Rukh Khan has only fond memories of the action-thriller.

The film, which also stars Madhuri Dixit, might have been one of his biggest flops, but he still cherishes it.

"'Koyla' 17 years. Wow. Thanks Rakeshji, Madhuri, Sambo Duggu, Anurag and the late Puri sahib and Jack Gaud. I remember the hills, the music, the choppers," Shah Rukh tweeted Monday.

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In celebration of Lord Shiva’s Maha Shivratri, one of the most prominent festivals of the Hindu calendar, we bring you some of our favourite Lord Shiva related Bollywood songs.

As we explore a few of the different shades that Bollywood has celebrated Lord Shiva through, we take you on a very quick journey beginning in 1950, with the song “Bhole nath se nirala” to end with Koyla’s (1997) mischievous “Bhang Ke Nashe Mein”.

Known by at least 1008 different names, including “Kailas” (One who bestows Peace), “Shambu” (Source of everything) and “Hari” (Sustainer and Destroyer), Lord Shiva is said to have married Parvarti on Maha Shivratri. Other readings of Hinduism state that Maha Shivratri is the night on which Shiva performed “Tandava” – the dance that led to the creation, conservation and destruction of the Universe.

Maha Shivratri is also known as Lord Shiva’s favourite day.

However you may be celebrating...

Once upon a time, on November the 2nd, 1965, a Super Star was born.

The Bollywood Badshaah, the King of Bollywood, the Raj of Simran’s dreams – however you may relate to him has turned 48.

To celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, BollySpice explores the contribution the Super Star has made by celebrating each letter of the Super Star’s name:

“S” – Swades: 2004, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker

Srk essays the role of Mohan Bhargava, a USA based project worker at Nasa who finds himself (re) discovering his Indian roots during a visit back to mother India.

“H” – “Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam”: 2002, directed by K.S Adhiyaman

Playing the role of Gopal, Srk portrays a jealous and possessive husband who eventually realises the folly of his ways.

“A” – Anjaam: 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail

One of Srk’s earlier films, this was the very first film in which Srk and Madhuri Dixit starred together in.

After being almost two years in the making, Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish 3 finally sees the light of the day this November the 4th. As expected brother Rajesh Roshan does the music for the film. Some say that Pancham, R D Burman, felt that one of the most impressive musicians around is Rajesh Roshan. Whilst the composer has given us some classic albums in the 90s, Koyla, Karan Arjun and Papa Kehte Hai, to name a few, come the millennium we hear very little from the composer except for his work for his brother’s films and the occasional exceptions. Time to see if his latest album for the home production lives up to the high expectations.

Mamta Sharma (‘Munni Badnaam’ – Dabangg) opens the album with Krrish Title track along with Anirudh Bola and Rajesh Roshan’s contribution, although Mama remains the leading voice of the track. Rajesh mixes classical Indian music themes with techno.

One of our favorite and well, my favorite Ost’s if you read my 4 star review, so far this year, has been Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy’s aka Sel’s music for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s tale of the inspiring winning life of Milkha Singh starring Farhan Akhtar. With an eclectic and very cool mix of sounds, flavors, genres, notes and voices they have created a fabulous set of songs for the film. Fans loved the tracks just hearing them when the Ost first released and could not wait to see how they played out on screen. As happens, many times, you can love a song just hearing it but once you see it in the film, you love it even more and that is true of Bmb. In her 4.5 star movie review for us, Aashi Gahlot said, “Every song belongs to the moment it represents perfectly.

Rakesh Roshan is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing filmmakers to have emerged from Hindi cinema over the past few decades. He is more than just the father of superstar Hrithik Roshan. He is someone who has devoted himself to making films as dramatic and exciting as possible for his viewers. Fans are certain that from the first shot to the closing frame that they will be entertained by a Rakesh Roshan film. Therefore, to celebrate his staggering 40 year career, Bollyspice presents to you a special feature on the great man that is Mr Rakesh Roshan!

Rakesh Roshan initially started out as an actor, but was not very successful within this field. He would go onto pursue a career in directing and made his debut in 1987 with Khudgarz, which starred Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha and Amrita Singh in pivotal roles. The film became one of the highest grossing films of that...

13 years ago, on this very day, a film starring newcomers released in theatres. Expectations were low, as Rakesh Roshan’s previous film Koyla starring Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit was a box office disaster.

But what followed was mass hysteria.. Hrithik Roshan took the nation by storm. Kaho Na Pyaar Hai was running to packed houses all over India and Hrithik was hailed as a complete package; Read More...

He is a man for whom the terms like 'Perfection', 'Sincerity' and 'Dedication' simply form the middle name. He is none other than today's birthday boy Hrithik Roshan! With his classically toned chiseled physique, he can very well be termed as the 'Arnold Schwarzenegger' of Bollywood! Starting off a child artist in 1980 with the film Aasha, he went on to play small roles in films like Aap Ka Deewane, Bhagwan Dada while later gradually progressing on to become an assistant director on the films Karun Arjun and Koyla. Today is indeed a very special day for Hrithik as he turns a year older. You too can join Bollywood Hungama as we wish the actor a very happy birthday and all the luck in the years to come, simply by posting your wishes below:...

Madhuri Dixit: fabulous actress, amazing dancer and that smile that lights up the screen and the world. She creates magic on screen. To celebrate her birthday and to celebrate the Dancing queen coming back to Bollywood we polled some of our writers to find out what was their favorite Madhuri Moment on screen. Many could not think of just one and had, had, had to write about more than one, even up to six yes six! Sit back, relax and enjoy some of our favorite Madhuri scenes and of course dances!

Charla

Aur Paas…(Dil Toh Pagal Hai, 1997)

My favorite scene involves Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit and is from the movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai. According to me, this is one of the most romantic scenes ever (and what else to expect from a Yash Chopra movie), but with a playful touch and that combo makes the scene so interesting to watch.

He can be termed as the Arnold Schwarzenegger of Bollywood with his toned chiselled physique Hrithik Roshan by far is one of the most muscular stars today. Starting off a child artist in 1980 with the film Aasha, he went on to play small roles in films like Aap Ka Deewane, Bhagwan Dada while later gradually progressing on to become an assistant director on the film Karun Arjun and Koyla. Today he is one of Bollywood's leading stars with over 20 films under his belt after making a stunning debut as a lead actor in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Now Hrithik is gearing up for his next film Agneepath which co stars Priyanka Chopra. However today is a very special day for Hrithik as he turns a year older, Bollywood Hungama takes this chance to wish the actor a very happy birthday and all the luck in the years to come. You...

Mumbai: Krrish 2 even before the film hit on the floors, has been the point of attraction for movie goers all over the nation. It will not only have superstar Hrithik Roshan as the hero of the film but he is also the associate producer of the movie. This is not the first time Duggu will be assisting his papa in a film, earlier he assisted his dad Rakesh Roshan in films like “Karan Arjun”, “Koyla”. After a hiatus of 14 years, the son and dad are back again for the upcoming Filmkraft venture.

Rakesh Roshan says his son is really helpful and helps Rakesh for the films.

Due to his back injury and ongoing treatment Hrithik Roshan is not acting in the first schedule of Krrish 3 that went on floors from December 1. After this schedule that features his co-stars Vivek Oberoi, Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut gets over, he will be joining them to reprise his role as Krrish who is speculated to save the Seven Wonders of the World in this sequel. A complete workaholic Hrithik preferred to be behind in the camera instead of taking a break. He co-directed few shots and actively got involved in the creative decisions. His father and director Rakesh Roshan confirmed that Hrithik has always helped him whenever they have shot together for their banner Filmkraft’s productions. Hrithik has previously assisted his father in Koyla (1997) and Karan Arjun (1995).

He is currently recovering from his back injury and a physiotherapist and nutritionist are helping him recover faster.

Krrish is one...

Big news! Hrithik Roshan will co-directing the first schedule of Krrish 3 with his father Rakesh Roshan. This is not Hrithik’s first time as director though, as he has assisted his father on films like Koyla and Karan Arjun.

Hrithik will call the shots for Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra in the first schedule of the movie as he is not Read More...

The bollywood awaited sequel Krrish 2 is starting the shoots soon. Where Hrithik roshan will be a lead and Vivek will be in the negative role. But the news has it that the lead Hrithik will also be associate director of the movie.

He has also started his career by assisting his father Rakesh Roshan  in many Bollywood films like Koyla and Karan Arjun. And now after 14 years he has decided to assist his father on the next project of Filmkraft. "Hrithik always helps me out, whenever we work together," director Rakesh Roshan said.

As Hrithik will not be a part of the first schedule of this ...

Hrithik Roshan, who plays a superhero in Krrish 2, has decided to help his father Rakesh Roshan in the direction department. Hrithik is now going to be the associate director of the film. Hrithik has earlier been an assistant director to his father in films like Koyla and Karan Arjun and has always helped his father whenever they work together. The first schedule of the film started on December 1 at Filmistan Studios with Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra. Hrithik is not a part of the first schedule but instead of sitting idle at home, he decided to help his father with the film's direction. Hrithik will join the cast in front of the camera in the second schedule.

Hrithik Roshan, who plays a superhero in Krrish 2, has decided to help his father Rakesh Roshan in the direction department. Hrithik is now going to be the associate director of the film. Hrithik has earlier been an assistant director to his father in films like Koyla and Karan Arjun and has always helped his father whenever they work together. The first schedule of the film started on December 1 at Filmistan Studios with Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra. Hrithik is not a part of the first schedule but instead of sitting idle at home, he decided to help his father with the film's direction. Hrithik will join the cast in front of the camera in the second schedule.

Hrithik Roshan, who plays a superhero in Krrish 2, has decided to help his father Rakesh Roshan in the direction department. Hrithik is now going to be the associate director of the film. Hrithik has earlier been an assistant director to his father in films like Koyla and Karan Arjun and has always helped his father whenever they work together. The first schedule of the film started on December 1 at Filmistan Studios with Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra. Hrithik is not a part of the first schedule but instead of sitting idle at home, he decided to help his father with the film's direction. Hrithik will join the cast in front of the camera in the second schedule.

We have seen the reach and impact of a Rajinikant film. Inspite of it all, Bollywood's dhak dhak girl Madhuri Dixit gave an opportunity of working with the South legend a pass! Reason. She didn't want to play his sister's role. <div></div><div>However, our diva is game for working with her Bollywood co-stars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. </div><div></div><div>Infact Mads has become a huge fan of Sallu especially after his recent movies like `Wanted' and `Dabangg'. </div><div></div><div>She even has a special request for filmmakers. "It'll be wonderful to work with Salman and Shah Rukh again...three of us together in one film. I hope some good script comes our way. It'll be so much fun", says Madhuri recalling the chemistry she created with the duo in `Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'. </div><div></div><div>Madhuri starred opposite Srk and Sallu in the romantic drama `Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam' in the late nineties. She's...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has been busy with the shooting of his super hero film 'Ra. One' and action thriller 'Don: The Chase Continues', hurt his leg after it got stuck in a puddle recently. The actor who attended the music launch of his forthcoming home production 'Always Kabhi Kabhi' here Wednesday looked chic in a black shirt and formal trousers, and he even walked straight. But a slight discomfort on his face couldn't be missed. Asked about his condition, Shah Rukh told reporters: 'I have hurt my leg. I wish I could say it happened during the shoot of 'Ra.One' or 'Don'. But it happened when my leg got stuck into a puddle recently. I turned my leg to take out my foot and the meniscus (cartilage) got ruptured.' Since Shah Rukh was a sports enthusiast since his school days, injuries have been a part of his life.

Beginning February 7th, get ready for a two week film festival with a difference on Max, the Premium Hindi Movies and Special Events channel. Called ‘Ek Do Teen’, the film festival focuses exclusively on the superhit films of the dancing queen Madhuri Dixit.Max will showcase this interesting concoction of Madhuri Dixit’s films. Watch films like Dil Toh Pagal Hai (a story depicting the love lives of dancers in a musical dance troupe), Koyla (a blockbuster combination of romance, action & drama)...

Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit are back together. No, the couple is not doing any new film together but both are going to shake their legs at the Filmfare awards event. They will perform together to some of their hit numbers. The lady with a million dollar smile tweets, "Best of luck to everyone who have tests/ exams!Busy rehearsing for my performance with Shahrukh in Filmfare. Great Jdj episodes too..." In the past, Madhuri and Shahrukh has given some hit numbers like Anjaam, Koyla, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam and Devdas. Srk and Madhuri are ready to take the stage on fire.  ...

Kites

Couple of basic rules of kite flying - keep the kite small and don’t let it soar too high. If it’s big it will be difficult to maneuver, and you could lose control if it goes too far.

‘Kites’ has defied both the rules with its ambitious scale and an even ambitious promotion plan. Result? A resounding Bo-Kaata from the audience. For all its willingness to fly in the Hollywood skies, this slick Anurag Basu production doesn’t even take off the ground.

Two star crossed lovers rub an influential Las Vegas family the wrong way and then spend the rest of the film, negotiating predictable twists and turns, trying to escape its wrath. 30 minutes into the film and you exactly know how exactly the story will unfold.

To its credit the film has got some arresting imagery and only a couple of sequences that stand out...

The bigger the budget... the bigger the names... the bigger the hype, hoopla and razzmatazz... the bigger the expectations from the film. Kites has some of the biggest names in the business - Rakesh Roshan, Anurag Basu and Hrithik Roshan, to name a few - and the film, therefore, carries this gargantuan responsibility on its shoulders. It has to soar higher than the hits delivered by this trio. Anything less will just not do!

The million dollar question is, does Kites fly high? Let me hit the nail on the head: The film has some terrific moments and of course, Hrithik Roshan's star power to cast a spell, but it has plenty of low moments. In fact, Kites could've been a cult film, but its writing relies too heavily on clichés and formulaic stuff and that, frankly, throws a spanner.

Kites is visually stunning and makes a sweeping impact,...

It seems Deepshikha Nagpal who has done mostly supporting roles in film like Koyla, Baadshah, Partner Dhoom Dhadaka etc) had realized- the only way she will be able to fulfill her dreams of playing lead roles in the films is by producing one for herself.

But this actress has gone a step ahead and has also decided to direct and write a love story titled Yeh Dooriyan which also stars Chitrashi Rawat of Chak De India, K K Menon and a new face. “It was not tough juggling some many roles, as things fell into place. When I first suggested to my friends about the script, they insisted me to write it myself..

Friends... what's up with this month! Practically most of the stars (read 'superstars') have ascended from the heavens to be one amongst us and shine (quite literally) in Bollywood! Don't believe us? Then, well, here's the sample list: Right from the start of the year, one has witnessed the birthdays of legendary actors like Bipasha Basu, Vidya Balan, Koena Mitra, Irrfan Khan, Farhan Akhtar...to name a few! Requesting you all to hold your breath as we announce the name of today's Birthday Boy...it is none other than Hrithik Roshan! Not many know that this dude's debut was actually as a child artist in the film Aasha, when he was merely six years old! Later on, he went onto play minuscule but prominent roles in Aap Ke Deewane and Bhagwan Dada. It's only after that he went onto assist his director father in the productions of Karan Arjun and...