Bollywood has reams of stories to tell. But the stories behind the creation of these stories often go unheard. Here are interesting facts/anecdotes/trivia around your some of the classic Bollywood films. Guide (1965) was Dev Anand’s first colour movie. Two versions of the movie were made separately — one in English and one in Hindi. Dilip ...
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Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy changed the superhero game. It brought countless geeks’ dreams come true, as superhero came to the forefront of cinema. And look where it is today. Granted, there were Batman movies and a Superman series starring Christopher Reeves, but Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man was what turned fans heads. In the last 17 years, we have seen the web-slinger appear ...
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We all love a good movie. Quality of the movie is what guarantees its success. Only if that were true. It’s 2019, and currencies have inflated to an extreme level, and show no signs of stopping. Almost everything today, from sports to politics relies heavy on financial returns/backing. The same can be said for cinema. Today, ...
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Whenever you think about certain actors, say Robert Downey Jr, we get the immediate mental image of them in their most iconic role, in this case RDJ as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Tom Hanks is Forrest Gump, Al Pacino is Michael Corleone, Harrison Ford is Han Solo. But what if, for a split second, they weren’t? ...
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“SHOW ME THE MONEY!” That’s what every studio wants with most big budget projects. Critical acclaim, audience popularity, and the quality of the movie are all ultimately factors which affect the gross income generated by the movie. The concept of the movie, coupled with heavy marketing can get you some big bucks even if the ...
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One of the perks of being a movie star is the insane amount of money you make for each film. Can you guess what Robert Downey Jr. made for Avengers: Endgame? Well, be prepared to review your career options. Apparently, at least $75 million (Rs. 524 crores), according to Hollywood Reporter. Once a movie grosses pretty ...
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Bollywood stars are assured huge payouts every time they sign on to a new project, be it a big-budget or an indie film. But, there are instances where actors accept little to no amount for their services, for the pure joy of portraying a role, or as a favour or token of respect to the ...
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(Updated: November 12, 2019) As Yash Chopra’s modern classic completes 15 glorious years today, here’s some anecdotal trivia around Veer Zaara (2004) starring Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta. 1. The film was originally titled Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum, after the song from Silsila (1981). 2. Ajay Devgn was first approached for Manoj Bajpayee’s role while Rani Mukerjee’s ...
(Updated: November 12, 2019) As Yash Chopra’s modern classic completes 15 glorious years today, here’s ...
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(Updated: October 20, 2019) Until the turn of the century, Hindi films enjoyed yearly runs in theatres. Today, the makers celebrate even a 3-day run. ‘Success party’ is an abused term in Bollywood. It’s not surprising then that films which manage to cross a weekend and the week after, are classified ‘blockbusters.’ Back in the day, ‘blockbuster’ was ...
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Hollywood casts a bigger spotlight on young actors on account of their tender age. One never expects much of a child if for no better reason than because of their lack of experience and fundamental knowledge of the craft. When kids do nail their parts though, they momentarily become a sensation. And still, some truly ...
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Mainstream storyteller Kabir Khan had a treasure trove of small poignant human stories from his documentary days. Some of them have been used in his debut feature Kabul Express (2006) and the Bajrangi Bhaijaan director continues to draw inspiration from them in his films today. Here are 5 such anecdotes/experiences the man himself shared in several interviews over the ...
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Bollywood is plethorically reverential of its actors. ‘Superstardom’ is a term strictly reserved for them. But if there’s one director I classify in that space not just for the way he publicly maintains himself, (or rather not), but also because of his cutting candidness, it’s Karan Johar. He’s one of the opinionated few in the ...
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There is no one film that has inspired me. There are several. It keeps changing with time, the world I live in, and my own growth and emotional status. Since watching movies is an organic experience for me, what impacts my work happens at a subconscious level and often, I am not even aware of ...
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Picture a Hollywood actor with a Ph.D. degree. Dissertations and Hollywood actors are seldom spoken of in the same breath. Every so often we hear of famous actors dropping out of school or college! It then comes as a shocker to hear about our favourite actor or actress getting a master’s or doctorate degree. Because of constantly ...
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Not one to shed my tears in a theatre but I’m talking about watching a film that had led to grown up men with manicured beards and chest hair crying like the devil was stabbing them in all the wrong places. At the end I didn’t know if the salt in my mouth was from ...
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Dipankar Sarkar
