I AM News
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5 movies that the five judge bench should watch before re-examining the Section 377 verdict!
These films evoke certain empathy inside every viewer and can help look at the LGBT community as a bigger part of our society than a “miniscule fraction of country’s population”. Click here to read more
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Birthday Special: 5 best films of Juhi Chawla!
On the occasion of the bubbly actress’ birthday, we bring you a compilation of some of the best works of Juhi Chawla
Born on November 13, 1967, in Ambala, Haryana, in an army family, Juhi Chawla had great interest in classical dancing and learnt Kathak for three years. Before making her debut in films, Juhi won the Miss India title in the year 1984 and made India proud as she went on win Best Costume Award at the Miss Universe pageant. Click here to read more -
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Prosenjit’s wife to debut in Onir’s Hindi film
Onir’s new Hindi film Shab will introduce Bangla superstar Prosenjit’s wife Arpita Pal as the female lead. The film will not only transform the traditional Bengali beauty’s image into a hip south Delhi socialite, it will also cast her as a woman in love with a younger one. Click here to read more
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Why did filmmaker Onir write a letter to the Chief Justice of India?
The Bas Ek Pal director has been amongst the very few in the Indian film industry, who have been vocal about their sexual orientation
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Onir, who has given fantastic movies like My Brother…Nikhil, I Am and Sorry Bhai!, has recently written a letter to the honourable Chief Justice of India. He is one of the few prominent B-Town personalities who have come out in the open about his sexual preferences. What was he was telling the supreme authority on Indian judiciary? Read on… Click here to read more -
Is Juhi Chawla only fit to play the role of a ‘cute mommy’?
That’s what the actor thinks. But take a look at these images and tell us – do you agree?
While promoting her upcoming movie Main Krishna Hoon, bubbly actor Juhi Chawla revealed a lot about the film that also features Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan. Click here to read more -
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Juhi Chawla, happy 45th birthday!
The lady who turns 45 today will be seen doing what she does best on the big screen – playing a cute and funny character in Son Of Sardaar!
Juhi Chawla was born on November 13, 1967 in Haryana, India, to Dr S Chawla and Mona Chawla. And her first ticket to Bollywood was the title of Miss India that she won in 1984. Click here to read more -
Juhi Chawla tweets on ‘Son Of Sardaar’
The bubbly actor will be seen in a mainstream commercial film after a while, and it seems that she is finding new ways to promote her latest venture
Juhi Chawla the actor has been missing in action for a while – her acting has taken a bit of a back seat ever since she turned producer and entrepreneur with her friend Shahrukh Khan. Click here to read more -
Rahul Bose, happy birthday!
This actor, screenwriter, director, social activist and rugby union player completes 45 years today
Rahul Bose, who was born on July 27, 1967 to Rupen and Kumud Bose, celebrates his birthday today on the first day of London Olympics 2012. Are you curious to know Bose’s advice to the Olympic participants? Click here to read more -
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Onir’s ‘I AM’ can’t be aired on DD1
The controversial film cannot be telecast on Doordarshan, as it does not have a U-certificate from the censor board
Filmmaker Onir is upset with the censor board for not giving his National Award-winning-film I AM a U-certificate, without which it cannot be telecast on Doordarshan. This is in spite of his making the cuts demanded and he says he would like to challenge the decision. Click here to read more -
Anurag is a shit actor: Anurag Kashyap
The filmmaker prefers to work with people who understand his work. But That Girl in Yellow Boots was the last film he will make with the woman who understands him best: his wife, Kalki Koechlin
Last Train to Mahakali, Paanch, Black Friday, No Smoking, Hanuman Returns, Dev.D, Gulaal, Mumbai Cutting, That Girl in Yellow Boots and soon Gangs of Wasseypur – Anurag Kashyap insists on taking the unbeaten path in his directorial career. Click here to read more -
‘I AM’, ‘The Dirty Picture’ and ‘Chillar Party’ win the National Award
The three Bollywood films walked away with the top honours at the 59th National Awards. Take a look at the complete winners list…
The Dirty Picture has walked away with two trophies at the National Awards 2012. While Vidya Balan won in the best actress category, her designer in the film, Niharika Khan also received an award for the best costume designer.Onir’s film I AM that deals with real life issues like gay rights and child abuse won the best Hindi film award. Click here to read more -
Juhi Chawla may take up singing as a career
Juhi Chawla, who off and on appears on the small and big screen, says she plans to take singing seriously in the near future. “I have been thinking of getting into singing for more than seven years now. Singing is something that I am getting hang of. I may take up singing in future for sure,” said the actor who is focussing on offbeat films these days. In last few years she has been seen in films like My Brother Nikhil, Jhankaar Beats and 3 Deewarein. Her last release was the critically acclaimed film I AM. Though the film has been appreciated a lot, Juhi didn’t get any awards for her performance. However, the 44-year-old is not concerned as she believes in associating herself with strong content.
“It’s heart-warming…wherever I AM has been showcased, I get a wonderful response from audiences. It’s a low-budget film, we couldn’t do marketing on a large scale. I believe the content matters more than anything else. Awards or no awards, it doesn’t matter if your audience likes your film. The world will realise it someday. I am anyways not bothered about it,” she said.Click here to read more -
Rahul Bose: Children are the same everywhere
The I Am actor seems to know a lot about children, thanks to his dedication towards the cause of kids’ welfare
Rahul Bose is one B-towner who does much more than just act in films and be seen at page 3 parties. He runs an NGO called The Foundation, which is dedicated to the welfare of the underprivileged kids. Click here to read more -
Happy Birthday, Juhi Chawla!
Juhi Chawla was one of the first beauty queens to make a mark in Bollywood. As she turns 44, we wish her all the joy and success that she deserves
Juhi Chawla embarked on her filmi career after winning the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, in Sultanat. She went on to become one of the top leading heroines of her time and starred in films ranging from the romantic comedies like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award) to women-oriented films like Daraar. Click here to read more -
Anurag Kashyap roots for Onir
Known for his troubled childhood and angst-laden films, Anurag Kashyap stood up for filmmaker Onir when he was accused of allegedly molesting an actor. Anurag himself is a part of Onir’s film I Am, which is about four characters who have been exploited because of their sexuality
Known for his troubled childhood and angst-laden films, Anurag Kashyap stood up for filmmaker Onir in the recent case where he was accused of allegedly molesting an actor. Anurag himself is a part of Onir’s film I Am, which is about four characters who have been exploited because of their sexuality. Click here to read more
