The ongoing film festival in Jaipur under Rajasthan Day celebrations is getting an overwhelming response from movie lovers and all the cinemas are going full house. People are queuing up to theatres to watch their favourite flicks.

The department of tourism is providing free tickets of various films in theaters on first come first serve basis. According to tourism department sources, these shows are being screened at 9 am every morning.

During the festival, films like coloured version of K. Asif’s ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Khakee’ and ‘Baghban’ and Aamir Khan starrer ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Dil’ are being screened. The festival will also screen this year top grosser and Aamir Khan starrer ‘Rang De Basanti’. (more…)

Excellent screenplay of director Milan Luthria and admirable performances by actors Nana Patekar and John Abraham has impressed none other than Aamir Khan who made the effort to watch Taxi No. 9211 in a hall recently.

While some said the bonding between Nana Patekar and John Abraham was the most interesting aspect, others commented on its portrayal of Mumbai’s fast-paced life. However, the ever observant Aamir commented that what stood out in the film was the fact that both the heroes had negative shades.

Surely, Luthria must be on cloud nine. His Taxi No. 9211 was probably the only movie that came up to people expectations after Aamir Khan starrer Rang de Basanti. At some point the film was also outdid Rang de Basanti from its no. 1 position.

A.R. Rahman’s hit track ‘Paathshala’ from the film ‘Rang De Basanti’ still rules the top Bollywood album position. It is an energetic number and captures the psyche of today’s youth. Let’s look at the 10 Hindi songs of the week:

1. Paathshala from Rang De Basanti
Singers: Naresh Iyer, Mohammed Aslam; Music: A.R. Rahman.
The song’s popularity is still soaring and it has perched itself in the first position. (more…)

It been six weeks since Rang De Basanti release and the movie is still going strong. If the same continue to rule the box office for next few weeks it will find its way in the Top 3 grossers of the current decade.

So far this Aamir Khan starrer has made 44.2 crores and it should be a matter of couple of weeks that it should reach the fourth place after Koi Mil Gaya.

The Top 5 hits so far:
Gadar - Ek Prem Katha - 91.5 crores, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 64 crores, Koi Mil Gaya - 49.3 crores, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai - 46.2 crores, No Entry - 44.8 crores. (more…)

Priyadarshan wants to recreate the success of Garam Masala (which was released during Diwali) through his much-awaited comic caper Malamaal Weekly, by releasing it around Holi festival.

Exhibitors in the trade are counting on the March 15 release of the film to keep the cash registers jingling. They are of the opinion that Malamaal Weekly will revive the box-office excitement that was last visible in Rang De Basanti.

After RDB, many films came but could not stay at the box office for long. So, many are pinning their hopes on Priyadarshan’s forthcoming. (more…)

Arjun Rampal who has just been awarded the best supporting actor award by Film Cafe of BBC Asian Network says he is not jealous of John Abraham even though the two started their career together and today John comes under best actor’s category.

How do you see your own film, as a film star or as a viewer?
When I look at a movie, I see it as a viewer.

You regret your decision for not accepting Rang De Basanti?
No, not at all! And, I haven’t seen the film. (more…)

Remember Karan of Rang De Basanti, the careless, spoilt rich brat, who around climax of the story takes an extreme step by killing his own father to avenge the death of his best friend. Then again in the ending he and DJ (played by Aamir) die bravely, playfully. The powerful role was played by South actor, Siddharth and exceptionally well too. (The role was so important that Rakeysh Mehra had approached Hrithik Roshan to play Karan.) Now the actor is looking for some more good roles in Bollywood. (more…)