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Sujoy Ghosh to work with Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan again
The Kahaani director has decided what he will be making next and plans to rope in Big B and the ‘Ooh la la’ babe for it
After two flop films back-to-back – Home Delivery and Aladin – Sujoy Ghosh’s latest outing Kahaani has been declared a blockbuster. More than a filmmaker, Sujoy is a self-confessed film buff. He has gone on record to say that one of the reasons he is making films is that he wanted to work with Amitabh Bachchan. Click here to read more1 Comment
DEPARTMENT first look: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt come together again
Ram Gopal Varma is ready with his new action-drama film based on the working of the police force
The last time Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt came together, which was in Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladin, it wasn’t a really memorable experience. But this time around could be much different. Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has brought the two actors together again, for his new film, Department. Click here to read moreWhy is Riteish Deshmukh fed up of sequels?
The newlywed is making it big in the world of sequels. But he isn’t happy about it. And here’s why…
Riteish Dekhmukh was about to turn brand ambassador for sequels in B-town when he decided that enough was more than enough. After working in the sequels of Dhamaal, Housefull, Kya Kool Hai Hum and Masti now Riteish wants to focus on originals. “I am fed up of the fact that every film that works has a sequel in the offing. Click here to read moreJacqueline Fernandez: I was intimidated by Asin
She agrees that Murder 2 was a huge risk she took before almost bidding adieu to Bollywood, but she denies all rumoured link-ups and says that she is looking forward to doing lead roles henceforth
Jacqueline Fernandez has managed to make a mark in B-town despite two duds – Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladin and Milap Zaveri’s Jaane Kahaan Se Aayi Hai. In a candid conversation, she spoke about her experience of Bollywood, her co-stars in Sajid Khan’s Housefull 2 and how she wants her family in Sri Lanka to be proud of the work she is doing here… Click here to read moreJacqueline Fernandez: I have no mentor in Bollywood!
The Housefull 2 actor refuses to talk about her relationship with Sajid Khan but discusses the one she shares with Sujoy Ghosh
Jacqueline Fernandez has been busy promoting her film Housefull 2, but unlike a certain Amy Jackson, she is not letting rumours of her love life take precedence over the movie. While Amy went about kissing her Ekk Deewana Tha co-star Prateik, tattooing his name on her arm and then denying that she is dating him, Jackie is refusing to confirm or deny her alleged romance with the Housefull 2 director Sajid Khan. Jackie doesn’t seem to be bothered about what the rumour mongers are thinking about. When we asked her if she is seeing someone, Jackie smiled and said, “Well tried, but I am not answering that!” Click here to read moreSujoy Ghosh: Cinema is not just about entertainment
When you are going to meet someone who says, “People keep pointing out my socks?! Where does it say I’ve to wear same colour socks? Was it in it that the 11-15 commandment block which broke?” you can be rest assured that either you will freak out or you’ll have an endearing chat about cinema without any pseudo-intellectual innuendos
We caught up with Sujoy Ghosh at his new office when the final touches were still being given to this Friday’s release Kahaani starring Vidya Balan. Click here to read moreVidya Balan wants a break!
The Dirty Picture actor says she deserves it after working non-stop for two-and-a-half years
Vidya Balan has seen super success with The Dirty Picture and she can’t wait for her next film Kahaani to release. Not only because she is excited about the film but because once it releases she can finally take it easy. Vidya, who is busy promoting Kahaani while carting around a fake pregnant belly all over the country, wants to take a break. Click here to read moreVidya Balan is a versatile actor: Sujoy Ghosh
The Kahaani director also says his last film Aladin flopped because he didn’t engage the viewers
It’s not easy to take the responsibility of failures, but Sujoy Ghosh does it and says his Aladin bombed because he failed to narrate an engaging story. Now he has moved on with Kahaani and feels there is no point in fretting over past mistakes. “If a film doesn’t work, the reason is simple – as a director I have failed to tell you a story. You have given me the trust to come and see the film and the moment I fail to keep you on the seat I fail to tell you a story,” said Ghosh, whose Aladin bombed despite a huge star cast. “Aladin flopped because I failed to tell a story,” added the director who seems to have learnt tricks of the trade after tasting failure. “You have to move on. This is one industry where you can learn anything out of failure. It is a waste of time if I sit and post-mortem the reason behind the failures.” Click here to read more
