"Margarita with a straw "-A new generation movie with difference -starring Kalki Koechlin is about a bisexual Laila who finds love with outspoken activist Khanum(Sayani Gupta)

According to Kalki the role was truly demanding as she had to portray a character which has  a disability(Cerebral Palsy). Written & directed by Shonali Bose, story is inspired by Shonali's cousin, Malini who has cerebral palsy. Kalki was introduced to Malini who she lived with, watched movies together to get to see the world from her perspective and play a true life role. In today's context of Bollywood style of filmmaking, such initiatives have rarely been taken. However, as new generation of movie makers and actors are ready to take plunge into realistic cinema, no wonder we will get to see more meaningful films like "Margarita With a Straw" in very near future. The makers and actors deserve accolades.
(Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. It is a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time. It is due to damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth-https://www.cerebralpalsy.org.au)

Film was recently screened at Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF)

Mary Kom

Priyanka Chopra appeared on front page of Toronto Star when she arrived for the world premiere of her film " Mary Kom" in which she portrays a five time world amateur boxing  champion.
Linda Barnard movie writer for Toronto Star had this to say about Priyanka

"India's Angelina Jolie, Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra, changed her body and hopes to change a few minds by playing Indian boxing champion Mary Kom in the self-titled biopic, which had its world premiere at TIFF Thursday"
"Videos of Kom's fights "were my bedtime stories" as Chopra watched them over and over to learn the fighter's style. The right handed Chopra also had to learn to fight "like a southpaw" to match the left-handed Kom and ate a high protein diet to bulk up while doing punishing workouts with heavy weights "to exhaustion"

Priyanka Chopra at Toronto International Film Festival September 6 2014

Sunny Deol

On launch of "Betaab"- 1983 successful film which took Sunny's career instantly to greater heights in the years to follow.

Humpty Sharma ki Dulhan

August 9,2014

 Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt lead the cast of  "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhan"- a Karan Johar production which is latest and instant box office success.

With new fresh and talented faces, film's credit goes more to performances of young stars than the script or overall movie per se. Thinly woven plot goes fast forward obviously  as new version of "Dil Wale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge style" with predictable end. 

Apparently, makers have understood the pulses of younger moviegoers and know how to keep audience engaged with insensate humour and dumb turns.

Wow, "wish such things could happen in real life "but that's not a statement you make while watching a typical spiced Bollywood extravaganza with multi million investment and with a smart film maker who knows how to churn out a successful  and not bother about making a great film.

Rating: **/*****

Salman Khan

August 6,2014

Salman Khan's latest movie "Kick" has proved to be another blockbuster with news of its collection having crossed already 34 Million US$(207 crores INR)

Mohammad Rafi

July 31, 2014

On his 34 th death anniversary- Remembering Mohammed Rafi who sang over four thousand songs and continues to be favourite even with new generation when many singers come and go without leaving any impression of great singing.Every song he  recorded became popular-This couldn't be attributed to his luck or  wouldn't it be unfair to say that he belonged to an era when lyricists, music directors knew how to create great music  with his voice. His voice suited almost every actor and perfectly pitched to any film situation speaks about ingenuity and God gifted talent he owned.

Whether it was Dilip kumar, or Devanand, Rajendra Kumar,Shammi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar,Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor,Joy Mukherjee, Pradeep Kumar, Guru Dutt,Raaj Kumar and even Mehmood and Johnny Walker - his voice suited every actor or in other words every actor wanted his playback singing on screen.

It's once in a life time such artistes are born. Regretfully, he left too early and entire industry was shocked to hear about his passing away this day but Maestro had written his name with a golden ink on history pages of Indian cinema and his voice will keep enthralling music lovers for years to come.

Dilip Kumar

"If I can be an actor, any one can become an actor" Easlly said by him but so hard to believe. In one of videos he speaks out about his early days.

Watch this:

http://youtu.be/Lll_sa1q_uE

Sanjay dutt

In one of rare pictures Sanjay Dutt with his father Late Sunil Dutt,his brother in law Kumar Gaurav,Late Rajendra Kumar and Mahesh Bhatt.

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt spending his term in Pune's Yerawada prison appears to have lost lots of weight and struggling with his health in some released released pictures. His sister Namrata in an interview said she is concerned that her brother's health issues shouldn't aggravate in conditions he is living on and wants him to a be free man.
Family has been denied meeting with him.
According to her he has vein thrombosis,borderline sugar and high cholesterol and triglycerides and due to inadequate medical facilities his health could deteriorate further.

Amitabh in different moods

Rafi 's melodious song from Oonche Log

http://youtu.be/raZFc6ZDb-I

Humpty Sharma ki Dulhan box office news

Boxoffice

A tribute to one of the greatest poets, lyricists of  Indian Cinema Industry -his website was launched by Shabana Azmi

Here is the  Link

Kaifi Azmi Website

Zohra Sehgal, one of the finest artistes and most admired 102 years young actress of Indian cinema industry passed away on Thursday July 10,2014 at her Delhi home.Her role in Cheeni Kam and many more will  remind of her smiles and zestful twinkling eyes.
May God rest her soul in peace and may  she be as  happy in other world as she was here.

Waheeda Rehman

She found Devanand very supportive. In one of her interviews, she mentioned that Director Raj Khosla in one scene,wanted her to wear a revealing dress which she wasn't very comfortable doing .Director initially agreed but began picking faults for every dance step in the movie shoot and was apparently showing her the grudge he had for having been refused by actor to wear a sexy outfit.

Devanand on the sets of film argued with director and supported Waheeda's decision.They worked  together in films like Guide, Prem Pujari,Solva Saal, C.I.D, Kaala Paani

Setting the record straight: Preity Zinta on Ness Wadia - The Hindu

Setting the record straight: Preity Zinta on Ness Wadia - The Hindu

"Holiday"- A review

"Holiday"Akshay Sonakshi starrer latest release was another disappointment. Old storyline action and  drama,movie makers had nothing to offer . It's always a surprise  how box office success reflects the quality of film. To great extent today's pre release marketing costs bring in initial audience to collect revenue and declare quick results of success However, that  doesn't make it a great film.

Capt Virat returning home on a short holiday decides to devote his time to  eliminate a dreaded terrorist (was it an official mission or he just decides to do it on his own- leaves one to muse)and subsequent action sequences seem so unrealistic.

Govinda  in a short role has nothing to offer. Sonakshi is a fancy add- on to distract  film's weak points.

Last scene particularly is maker's final folly to have everyone see off the loved one with tearful eyes reminds of  a mock war movie scene where director forgot to add few  people to enact normal emotions.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah whose earlier movies had both content and entertainment( Waqt, Namastey London) seems to have joined bandwagons of makers who believe in making in quick money without taking enough pains and efforts to offer quality. "Holiday" might have been declared one of highest grosser of this year, it will be wiped off memory very soon.

Rating */*****

Bombay Film Industry has a buzz that latest release "Ek Villain" is going to be another success story from Balaji films.
Box office will soon have the figures after its release.
Meantime,enjoy its official trailer.


Ek Villain -Trailer

Lata Mangeshkar Tweeted

Namaskar. Abhi recording khatm karke main ghar laut rahi thi,to Juhu circle pe meri car jab signal par ruki to ek fakirnuma lambi daadhi,gora rang aur uncha kadhwala musalman banda jo logo'n se paise maangta hua meri car ki taraf aaya. To maine bhi unko kuch paise dene ke liye car ka sheesha niche kiya aur unhe paise diye magar unhone mujhe pucha ki aap Lata sahiba hain? To maine unhe haan kaha tab unhone mujhe badi duaien dete hue paise lene se mana kiya aur kaha ki lata ji main aap ke gaano'n ka bohot bada aashiq hun.allah kare aap ki 100 saal ki umr ho aur aap hamesha khush rahein.unki baatein sunke laga ki ye kafi acche ghar ka insaan hai magar shayad haalat thik nahi hai. Is waqt Mujhe mera gaya hua ek gaana yaad aaraha hai. @Mangeshkrlata

Aamir Khan With Prime Minister Narendra Modi