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‘Dum Maaro Dum’ Movie Review
Goa is heaven. For tourists, for its people and if you go by DMD, for the drug mafia. It is geographically divided into territories run by the Russians, Israelis, Nigerians, Brits and our very own Desis. The film set in current times and is about a minister (Bugs Bhargava) wanting to put an end to the cancer of [...]
Continue reading...Documentary on the late Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
27. January 2011
‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara To Sur Bane Hamara…’ the guru of Bandhish, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, who sang this line is no more. The icon gave a new dimension to Indian classical music and spread it across the world. He passed away on Monday January 24, 2011 due to a prolonged illness. He leaves behind millions of [...]
Continue reading...‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ Movie Review
14. January 2011
After the emotional tear jerker, Apne in 2007, the Deols decided that they needed another shot at hitting Bollywood with their ‘brand’. Although Apne did well at the box office, that was primarily in Punjab. But this time, they decided to do away with the favourite director, Anil Sharma, to give way to Bobby’s childhood [...]
Continue reading...‘Tees Maar Khan’ movie review
24. December 2010
They say, flattery is the best form of complimenting someone. Well today, Director Vittorio De Sica and Peter Sellers, can both rest in peace and blush their bones red, with Bollywood’s latest ‘truly inspired’ flick, Tees Maar Khan, a complete rehash of a box office disaster of its time, After the Fox (1966). The story: A poor [...]
Continue reading...KHJJS: A revolution that needs attention
20. November 2010
PVR Pictures and Ashutosh Gowariker Productions’ much-awaited period thriller Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (KHJJS) is set to release all over on Dec.3rd, 2010. The film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker (of Lagaan & Jodhaa Akbar fame) and it stars Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Sikander Kher. Abhishek Bachchan will play the lead role as the [...]
Continue reading...SHOR / NOISE Premiere at MIAAC 2010
12. November 2010
Ekta Kapoor’s new thriller starring Sendhil Ramamurthy, Tusshar Kapoor & Nikhil Dwedi premiered at The Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival. ‘Shor / Noise’ opened the biggest South Asian Film Festival in New York. The entire cast & crew was joined by other actors & filmmakers on the red carpet on Wednesday evening November 10th.
Continue reading...Deepika lifts 75-kg Imran in ‘BKB’
4. November 2010
In most Hindi films, we’ve seen the hero lift his heroine in some or the other scene. But a heroine carrying her hero on her back is a bit difficult to imagine. Well, Deepika Padukone has done exactly that vis-à-vis Imran Khan in her forthcoming film, Break Ke Baad. Although it wasn’t easy, she managed [...]
Continue reading...‘Just Another Love Story’ wins best film award at I-View
1. October 2010
Filmmakers, aficionados and critics celebrated in unison the closing night of the I-View Film Festival 2010, which culminated Sept 26 in New York after a weeklong showing of bold and contemporary cinematic work from South Asia. The festival screenings encapsulated a stimulating discussion on gender and queer themes among the panelists and attendees. Vinay Shukla’s directorial [...]
Continue reading...7th Annual International Sikh Film Festival
14. September 2010
The Sikh Art and Film Foundation takes pride in announcing its Seventh Annual Film Festival on October 22nd, 2010. Faithful to its mission of creating awareness and pride in the diversity, culture and history of the Sikhs, the Festival will showcase exemplary masterpieces in film making, art and direction. The two-day event will offer a [...]
Continue reading...King Khan’s new home in Times Square
13. August 2010
The wax statue of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Times Square, New York City, on August 12th coinciding with the DVD release of the award-winning actor’s latest film MY NAME IS KHAN which is now available in stores. AVS Viewers & readers can take advantage of a special buy one [...]
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22. April 2011
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