Kareena-Karan part ways

Karan Johar and Kareena Kapoor are the best of friends, especially after Karan gushed over her performance in his film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Yet, he has gone ahead and replaced Kareena with Priety Zinta in his next film. Karan felt that she didn't deserve Rs 1 crore that she was quoting, considering her last few films had failed. Read more...

Hrithik Roshan turns down Ashutosh Gowariker's next

The mega success of Lagaan hasn't allowed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker to rest on his heels. He is back, scripting another film. His target audience this time was the young and the restless because he wrote his story keeping them in mind. Aamir Khan was his natural choice. But the actor did not want to limit himself to one director. Read more...

Dolls Premieres at Venice Fest

Takeshi Kitano films, with their jaded gangsters and bang-'em-up showdowns, have conquered a faithful following in the West, but don't expect the Japanese director to pack his bags for Hollywood anytime soon.

"Hollywood is like McDonald's. It's a very good, accessible mass product that is packed with all the elements and where everyone wants to eat," Kitano said kicking back before the premiere of his new movie, Dolls, at the 59th Venice Film Festival. Read more...

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