Category Archives: bollywood

Tales from the festival (or at the IFFH 2010)

Posted on October 3, 2010 by amodini

As you all know, the 2nd Indian Film Festival of Houston was held the past weekend. Here’s a short review of what went on. It was quite interesting attending. I am so glad that they had film screenings on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Films : October 2010

Posted on October 1, 2010 by amodini

Two animated features slated for release this month. Plus the carry-overs from last month, i.e.; Anjaaan-Ankaani is releasing today, instead of last Friday. Am looking forward to Tigmanshu Dhulia’s “Paan Singh Tomar”. Release Date Film Title Genre Director Actors Oct … Continue reading →

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Indian Film Festival Houston : 2010

Posted on September 24, 2010 by amodini

Wow, it’s been a year ! An year already! It’s September and here’s the Indian Film Festival back again. I blogged about this last year at almost the same time, and here we are again. I’m glad they’ve kept it … Continue reading →

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A.R. Rahman’s “Jai Ho” concert in Houston

Posted on September 21, 2010 by amodini

Rahman’s “Jai ho” concert finally came to town this past Friday September 17th. It had been originally scheduled earlier in the year, but due to an accident on stage in Detroit, they had cancelled all the remaining shows and rescheduled … Continue reading →

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Gulzar turns 74

Posted on September 12, 2010 by amodini

Gulzar, Indian film lyricist, poet and director, recently celebrated a birthday on August 18th. Born Sampooran Singh Kalra in a Sikh family, he took the name of Gulzar Deenvi when he started writing. Although he has a number of beautiful … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ravi Baswani

Posted on August 23, 2010 by amodini

Probably the best remembered comedy of all time, Jaane bhi do yaaron was and is a giant. In it’s humor, subtlety and satire, it stands tall and apart from all the tomfoolery that is passed up as “comedy” these days. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Aisha

Posted on August 7, 2010 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.9/5) Genre : Romance Year : 2010 Running time : 2 hours Director : Rajshree Ojha Cast : Abhay Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Ira Dubey, Amrita Puri, Cyrus Sahukar, Lisa Haydon, Anuradha Patel, M.K. Raina Kid rating … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Once upon a time in Mumbai

Posted on August 1, 2010 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.9/5) Genre : Drama Year : 2010 Running time : 2 hours 5 minutes Director : Milan Luthria Cast : Ajay Devgun, Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, Randeep Hooda, Prachi Desai Kid rating : PG-13 ONCE UPON … Continue reading →

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Upcoming films : July and August 2010

Posted on July 23, 2010 by amodini

Release Date Film Title Genre Director Actors Jul 2 I hate Luv-Storys Romance Punit Malhotra Sonam Kapoor, Imran Khan Jul 9 Milenge Milenge Romance Satish Kaushik Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Arti Chabria, Satish Shah Jul 9 Red Alert – the … Continue reading →

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