Bhaag Farhan Bhaag! Way to go

Its raining good films this year and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag looks the best so far. Rare piece of work, that's hard to come by every now and then in Bollywood. Brilliantly enacted, visually splendid and a wholesome entertainer. Be it the sepia-tainted flashbacks or the racing close-ups or the
scenes in Leh, its all breath-takingly shot. I didn't mind the three-hour duration. I savored every bit of it. The film had me hooked from the opening shot. It made me laugh, it made me cry. (Except the flashbacks, people in the theater whistled and clapped for almost every scene. The climax, ofcourse, evoked the loudest cheers. Who stays unruffled by the frenzy of an India-Pakistan face off, anyway?) Performance-wise, I did not once see Farhan Akhtar in Milkha. From his looks to the role he was essaying, Farhan was completely the character. Tough call, if I have to pick between Farhan, the director or Farhan, the actor. He killed it. In fact, because of his performance, BMB will be counted with films like Dil Chahta Hai (his directorial debut). I'll be disappointed if Farhan does not win an award this year. He'll have earned it, if he does win. Divya Dutta, playing Farhan's sister, woos you with her acting skills. I couldn't stop drooling over her every time she was on screen. Prakash Raj and Pawan Malhotra are their usual  
brilliant selves. Rakesh Omprakash Mehra smartly used Sonam ;-) Very sparingly. With minimum dialogues. Acting is so not her department. But, whatever little, he's cute. BMB was one of my most awaited films of the year. And it was so worth the wait! A memorable sfilm, that will stay with me for a long, long time! Those of you, who have seen it, I'm waiting to hear from you
in the comments below. Those who haven't, book your tickets now! :) Source: eat pray love Movies, Image: photobucket.com

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'Journey to the West' smashes box office records

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Stephen Chow's fantasy comedy "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is poised to become the highest grossing domestic film in China. It has earned 1 billion yuan (159 million U.S. dollars) in just half a month, becoming one of only two domestic films to generate more than 1 billion yuan in box office revenues on the mainland, China Film News said Monday. It took 20 days for "Lost in Thailand," the current box office record holder, to bring in the same amount of money. "Lost," a low-budget comedy, has earned gross revenues of more than 1.2 billion yuan since it debuted last December. But many believe the film's record will soon be usurped by "Journey to the West," as the latter will stay on Chinese theaters' "hit films" list for at least another 15 days. Following the popularity of Chow's 1994 two-part film series "A Chinese Odyssey," the film is a retelling of the classic Chinese tale "Journey to the West." "Journey to the West" debuted on Feb. 10 and took in 80 million yuan on its first day, the biggest opening ever for a domestic film, according to figures from the film's producer, the Huayi Bros. Media Group. It also reset the mainland's single-day box office record after taking in revenues of 122 million yuan on Valentine's Day. The previous single-day record was 112 million yuan earned by "Transformers III: Dark of the Moon" in 2011. China is the world's second-largest film market. Its 2012 box office sales hit 17.07 billion yuan, surging 30.18 percent year on year. Source: China.org.cn

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'English Vinglish' is a universal subject: Sridevi

Bollywood actress Sridevi's comeback film "English Vinglish", which released last week, is silently spreading a message among its viewers worldwide - respect women. The 49-year-old plays the character of a middle class housewife Shashi who is often ridiculed and humiliated by her teenage daughter and husband because of her poor English. Sridevi said she is getting positive feedback from her viewers who have liked the film's message of supporting and respecting women who silently dedicate their lives to the welfare of their family. "A man, someone's husband, came up to me and said after watching the movie he had felt bad that his harsh remarks may have hurt his wife many times. "A young girl had said she went back home after watching the movie and hugged her mother and said 'I love you'. These were the reactions, emotions of some viewers. The movie is not just about a person learning English language, it is about human feelings, it is a universal subject," Sridevi said. during promoting her film here. The actress, who has ruled the Hindi film industry in the late '80s and nineties, is all praises for first time director Gauri Shinde, wife of director R Balki. "Gauri is a great director, and it is a first time for me to work with a woman director. I just grabbed the script when I heard it. "I fell for the character of Shashi Godbole. Shashi embodied simplicity and sensitivity. She is a very relatable character because I am a mother and a woman. But my children and husband respect and pamper me," she said. Looking chic in black tight fitted trousers, shirt and an ankle length open robe in black and gold, she credited her husband Boney Kapoor and children as the secret behind her youthful looks. "My husband and children keep me in shape, no pain no gain," she added. Sridevi, who has returned to the silver screen after a gap of fifteen years with this film, said she will also make her daughters watch it. "This is a movie I can show proudly to my kids and grandchildren, this is also one of my best," she addded.Source: Screenindia, Image: photobucket.com

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'Dabangg 2' collects Rs 106.78 cr in one week

Mumbai: As expected and speculated by trade pundits, Salman Khan's 'Dabangg 2' is setting the box office ablaze! The film which is doing exceptionally well at the box office has collected a whooping Rs 106.78 crore in just 7 days (one week). This year has been very lucky for Salman Khan with both his films 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Dabangg 2' doing extremely well at the box office. 'Ek Tha Tiger' was an Eid release that set cash registers ringing but 'Dabangg 2' has achieved this feat in spite of being a non-holiday release! The rock solid collections over the first three days of the film have surpassed that of 'Ek Tha Tiger', setting the box office ablaze the film which opened to a massive Rs 21.10 crore and remained sturdy with its box office blitzkrieg collecting a whopping amount of Rs 65.16 crore during the first three days. Continuing the trend at the box office it has collected Rs 8.12 crore on day 6 and Rs 6 crore on day 7. With the total summing up to a whooping Rs 106.78 crore. Arbaaz Khan's directorial debut, the film has been released in over 3,500 screens across India, the collections to which still remain strong. 'Dabangg 2' promises to take entertainment several notches higher with some spectacular action sequences conceptualized onscreen! The film is a complete package and a wholesome entertainer which is not-to-be-missed this Christmas. An Arbaaz Khan Production's film, 'Dabangg 2' also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Arbaaz Khan, Vinod Khanna and Prakash Raj. So, go on and book your tickets to film with your friends and family to catch Chulbul Pandey in action as he sweeps the nation with 'Dabangg; mania at a theatre near you! Box office collections of 'Dabangg 2': Date: December 21, Day: Friday, Collection: Rs 21.10 crore, Date: December 22, Day: Saturday, Collection: Rs 19.06 crore, Date: December 23, Day: Sunday, Collection: Rs 25 crore, Date: December 24, Day: Monday, Collection: Rs 12 crore, Date: December 25, Day: Tuesday, Collection: Rs 15.50 crore, Date: December 26, Day: Wednesday, Collection: Rs 8.12 crore, Date: December 27,  Day: Thursday, Collection: Rs 6 crore, Total: Rs 106.78 crore' Source: News-Bullet

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Comedy 'Lost in Thailand' sets box office record

Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang (bottom) are seen in a still photo from the comedy film "Lost in Thailand". Xu Zheng is also the film's director. [Photo: douban.com]

Domestic comedy "Lost in Thailand" has made a new record at the Chinese box office. It has become the first Chinese movie to gross over 300 million yuan in its first week of release. Viewing numbers last Saturday alone 

Actress Fan Bingbing makes a cameo appearance in the comedy film "Lost in Thailand". [Photo: ent.sina.com.cn]

reached over 2.5 million, surpassing records set by "Titanic 3-D" and "Transformers 3". The film stars Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo, whose characters meet on a trip to Thailand, where a series of funny events unfold on their journey. Director Xu Zheng also invited popular actress Fan
Bingbing to guest in the film as a astonish to viewers. The director explained, "Everybody thinks Fan Bingbing is just a symbol in the film. But when she actually appears at last, it will highlight the movie. This is also unexpected to

Huang Bo in the comedy film "Lost in Thailand" [Photo: douban.com]

the audiences.""Lost in Thailand" is a sequel to an earlier film, "Lost on Journey", which was directed by Wai Man Yip in 2010. Source: China.org.cn

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Chinese box office reaches 1.89 bln USD

China: The film industry has continued to surge in China and box office earnings so far this year have totaled over 12 billion yuan (around 1.89 billion U.S dollars), the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television said on December 15. Addressing a film function held to mark the new year celebration, Cai Fuchao, head of the administration, said China recorded a daily average increase  of  eight  new

Head of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Cai Fuchao [Photo: baidu.com]

film screens this year, and the number of screens nationwide has already exceeded 9,000. China produced over 500 films this year, Cai said. Chinese releases totaled 526 last year, up 15 percent from 456 in 2009. The Chinese box office took in 10.17 billion yuan in 2010, up 63.9 percent from the previous year. Resource: China.org.cn

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Aamir's 'Talaash' grosses over 100 crores

Mumbai: Aamir Khan starrer supernatural thriller 'Talaash' has grossed over Rs 100 crore in the domestic and overseas market. The film released on November 30 and in the following two weeks it has collected Rs 85.38 crores in the domestic market and grossed Rs 46.40 crore overseas. The
Reema Kagti directorial has become the fastest to reach 100 crore by touching the mark in 10 days (overseas including), said a release. 'Talaash's pace hasn't slowed inspite of several releases this week. The film also stars Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Source: News Bullet, Image: photobucket.com

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Salman Khan offered Rs 100 cr for a movie?

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's Ek Tha Tiger directed by Kabir Khan has been making headlines ever since its announcement. And now that it's finally released on Independence Day, it's no suprise that fans are going berserk over it.

Buzz has it that post the record-breaking success of Ek Tha Tiger, Salman Khan has been signed for a whopping Rs. 100 cr by producer Ramesh Taurani. If the report is true, Salman would become the highest paid actor in Bollywood.A source told Mid Day: “As expected Ek Tha Tiger has sent the cash registers ringing and many filmmakers have been seen visiting Salman’s residence to make a film with him. However, Taurani, who has earlier worked with Salman and has had him signed since the past couple of years, is very keen that they do a film together." "A couple of days back, he met Salman and offered him Rs. 100 crore for a film. Taurani is aware that the actor’s last three films have done business near to Rs. 150 crore net and that’s why he is ready to take the gamble,” the source was quoted by the tabloid. When contacted by the Mumbai tabloid, this is what Taurani had to say: “Salman is already signed with me and this is not the right figure. He will be doing a film in 2013 with us and details are being worked out.” TIGER'S SUPER SUCCESS:  Ek Tha Tiger becomes second biggest grosser after 3 Idiots Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger has not only crossed Rs. 150 cr in India, the film is now the second biggest grosser after 3 Idiots. The movie has also beat the lifetime business of Salman's another film

Dabangg. NUMBERS INSIDE: Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger continues to soar, post Eid Salman Khan's Ek The Tiger is raking moolah even after Eid is over. The 7-day total of the film stands atRs. 135.05 cr. The film that's breaking records with each passing day might even enter 200 cr club.DETAILS INSIDE Salman's Ek Tha Tiger makes fastest 100 crore Ek Tha Tiger has made history! After breaking first day and first weekend records, the Salman-Katrina starrer has went on to make Rs. 100 crore in 5 days, which is a record again. TRADE REPORT INSIDE, Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger creates history! Ek Tha Tiger has not only opened to packed houses, if initial trade reports are to be believed, the movie has set new records on the day 1 of its release. The Salman-Katrina starrer has broken the first day records of Hrithik's Agneepath and SRK's RA.One. STATS INSIDE, Ek Tha Tiger smashes Agneepath: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Ek Tha Tiger (ETT) has smashed first weekend collection record of Agneepath at the Box Office. VIDEO INSIDE, Sonakshi's prediction ringstrue for Ek Tha Tiger: Actor Sonakshi Sinha, who had earlier stated that Ek Tha Tiger will be a super hit, is happy that her prediction has come true. STORY INSIDE, Salman to celebrate Ek Tha Tiger success: Even as his film touches Rs. 100 crore mark, Salman Khan plans a party in his farm house in Panvel to celebrate Ek Tha Tiger success.  Source: Hindustan Times

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Rajesh Khanna’s Top 10 super hit films!

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Bollywood's original superstar Rajesh Khanna, who died here Wednesday, worked in about 160 movies. Here are his top 10 super hit movies: Source: Garam Gossip

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'Avengers' to top US$1 billion worldwide

Actors Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo are shown in a scene from "The Avengers" in this publicity photo May 1, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]

China: After posting the highest domestic box office debut in history last weekend, "Avengers" set another record by easily topping the $75.6 million "Avatar" pulled in during its second weekend in 2009, making "Avengers" the first movie to exceed $100 million in its second weekend. "Avengers" has now racked up a staggering $628.9 million internationally since opening overseas on April 25, distributor Walt Disney Co said, positioning it to break the $1 billion threshold after just 19 days. "We're obviously thrilled," said Robert Iger, Disney's Chairman and CEO in a statement. "You can never anticipate this kind of success," echoed Dave Hollis, executive vice president for motion picture distribution. "It's a staggering result." Its success owed in large part to "a story that delivers on every level, to every segment of the audience," he added. The big-budget 3D flick - the first of Hollywood's lucrative summer season - unites Iron Man, Black Widow, Captain America and other Marvel comic book heroes in a fight against a villain determined to destroy the planet. Disney announced this week it is planning an "Avengers" sequel. The movie took in $207.4 million at North American (U.S. and Canadian) theaters over its opening weekend, helping improve the performance of the studio, which earlier stumbled at box offices with its big-budget release "John Carter." "Avengers" mania overwhelmed new horror comedy "Dark Shadows," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. "Dark Shadows" pulled in an estimated $28.8 million from Friday through Sunday at domestic theaters. The latest collaboration between actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton, the $100 million "Dark Shadows" is based on the cult TV soap opera that ran from 1966 to 1971 about vampires, werewolves and witches living in a ghostly countryside manor. Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter also star. Studio executives said the total was in line with expectations of about $30 million. "We're hoping to leg it out over the next few weeks," said Dan Fellman, president of theatrical distribution for Warner Bros., referring to films developing "legs" and performing well for a period in the weeks after opening. Fellman noted that big May films coming up were not really competing for the same audience as "Dark Shadows," which drew more than 50 percent of its opening weekend audience from viewers 35 and older. "The audiences are applauding," he said, adding "There's a magic and chemistry that Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have had over the years, and we're hoping that will continue as we approach" the lucrative Memorial Day period. "We opened extremely well internationally," with $36.7 million, Fellman noted. In third place, romantic comedy "Think Like a Man" grossed $6.3 million during its fourth weekend in theaters. Teen survival drama "The Hunger Games," the year's biggest movie before "Avengers" came on the scene, finished the weekend in fourth place with $4.4 million. Fifth place belonged to love story "The Lucky One," which took in $4 million, with animated family film "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" coming in sixth at $3.2 million. Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc, released "Dark Shadows" and "The Lucky One." "Think Like a Man" and "Pirates" were distributed by Sony Corp's Sony Pictures studio. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp released "Hunger Games. "'Source; China.org.cn

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