Konkona Sen Sharma

Bombay Talkies gets thumbs up from Bollywood

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 30, 2013

Konkana Sen Sharma couldn't stop her tears when she watched Bombay Talkies, while for Riteish Deshmukh it was a "wonderful cinematic experience". The film gets the thumbs up from the film fraternity who feel that it is a must watch.

Emraan Hashmi: I created a new genre of mainstream films

Press Trust of India | Friday April 26, 2013

Actor Emraan Hashmi, who has carved a niche for himself in his ten-year Bollywood career, says he is happy to get his due after having created a new genre of mainstream films in the industry.

Today's big release: Ek Thi Daayan

Written by Purnima Ranawat | Friday April 19, 2013

Today's big release, Ek Thi Daayan, is one for the horror fans. Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film deals with witchcraft and the world of the occult.

Konkona Sen Sharma enjoys working with debutant directors

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 18, 2013

Actress Konkona Sen Sharma enjoys working with first-time directors because she feels they convey something special through their work.

Konkona Sen Sharma: Hindi cinema only part of my acting career

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2013

Konkona Sen Sharma says that she will continue to act in English and Bengali films as she feels that acting in Hindi cinema alone is not everything.

Vishal Bhardwaj dismisses competition in singing

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 16, 2013

Filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who recently said singing reality shows are a boon for fresh talent, believes competition in the field of singing is unrealistic.

Emraan Hashmi: U/A certificate for my films, a welcome change

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 15, 2013

Most of Emraan Hashmi's films have received an 'A' certificate, making his movies fit only for adults' viewing. However, some of his recent films, including the upcoming Ek Thi Daayan, got a U/A certification, and the actor feels it is a "welcome cha...

Ek Thi Daayan will be assessed only by the Censor Board: Vishal Bharadwaj

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 11, 2013

Vishal Bharadwaj, who refused to screen his forthcoming co-production Ek Thi Daayan before a women's commission, says only the censor board has the authority to assess a film.

Vishal Bhardwaj hopes for U/A certificate for Ek Thi Daayan

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 5, 2013

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, co-producer of supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan with Ekta Kapoor, says the film is not gory and hopes the censor board doesn't award it an adult certificate.

In Ek Thi Daayan, my link with Emraan Hashmi is mysterious: Konkona Sen Sharma

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 4, 2013

Ek Thi Daayan marks Konkona Sen Sharma's maiden tryst with horror genre and she is happy to collaborate with Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor for the movie. She says her character has a mysterious relationship with co-star Emraan Hashmi.

Ek Thi Daayan regressive and witch-hunting is tragic, say women's groups

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 4, 2013

Ek Thi Daayan is the latest in the list of films on witches, occult and the like, much to the dismay of women's groups who argue that witch hunting is not entertainment but a tragic fact that has led to women being targeted and even killed.

Ekta Kapoor: Ek Thi Daayan not docu-drama

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 4, 2013

Producer Ekta Kapoor says her forthcoming supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan is not a docu-drama and that such reports should not be taken seriously.

Emraan Hashmi uncle treated me like his own son on sets: Bhavesh Jagdish Balchandani

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2013

Child artiste Bhavesh Jagdish Balchandani, who is known for the lead role in TV soap Veera, says sharing screen space with Emraan Hashmi in Ek Thi Daayan was a learning experience for him.

Now, a book called Daayan to go with Ek Thi Daayan film

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 2, 2013

After launching a special TV series to promote their forthcoming co-production Ek Thi Daayan, Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor are now set to release a book titled Daayan. It is penned by Ved Prakash Sharma.

Aamna Sharif loves Lucknow, the city of Nawabs

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 1, 2013

Actress Aamna Sharif seems to be in complete awe of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs.