Everything you need to know about Chopra: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Chopra: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Pakistani actress Meera, who debuted in Hindi films with 2004 movie "Nazar", says she believes in competition and wants to compete with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Yash Raj Films (YRF) has settled for a quirky title for its project starring actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra. The movie, directed by Maneesh Sharma, is titled "Shuddh Desi Romance".
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) He sailed into Bollywood riding on the hit movie "Student Of The Year" (SOTY), but the success of his first film has not influenced Varun Dhawan.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Aparna Sen says it is an honour to chair the jury of the second edition of Ladakh International Film Festival (LIFF), which is likely to be a "peak experience".
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) After a notice is being sent to Vikram Bhatt's production by a biscuit brand for allegedly defaming its image in his ready to release movie "Ankur Arora Murder Case", actor Salim Diwan has come to the filmmaker's defence.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) "Phata Poster Nikhla Hero" will see Ileana D'Cruz teaming up with Shahid Kapoor for the first time on the big screen and she seems to be satisfied with the final product.
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) A prayer meeting was organised here Tuesday for Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who died in a Mumbai hospital battling cancer.
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Production house T-Series will be producing the sequel to 2008 movie "Bhootnath".
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who passed away Monday afternoon, was cremated Monday evening at Oshiwara crematorium here.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra?s father Dr. Ashok Chopra passes today at the Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai. He was battling with cancer. Chopra was critically ill for past few days and was later admitted to the hospital
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities condoled the death of Ashok Chopra, and said to his bereaved actress-daughter Priyanka Chopra "be strong".
Mumbai, June 10 (ANI): Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra's father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, breathed his last at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital here on Monday after battling with cancer.
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who was hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital two weeks ago, passed away Monday afternoon.
Toronto, June 8 (IANS) The Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) will honour 11 outstanding Indo-Canadian achievers at the chamber's Annual Awards and Gala Night 2013 Saturday.
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Southern actress Ileana D'Cruz, who set her Bollywood career in pace starting with the much-acclaimed and awarded "Barfi!", says she came to the Hindi film industry with "no expectations".
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) National award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra's father, the affable Ashok Chopra, is seriously ill. The cancer that struck the doctor a few years back has returned.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Actor Aditya Roy Kapur and the versatile Parineeti Chopra will share screen space in Yash Raj Films' (YRF) new production, to be helmed by "Ishaqzaade" director Habib Faisal.
New Delhi, June 7(ANI): The star cast of Vikram Bhatt's upcoming murder thriller 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' was spotted promoting their film at an event in Mumbai.
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actress Tisca Chopra, who plays a mother whose son dies due to medical negligence in "Ankur Arora Murder Case", says that as an overall package the film has gone beyond her expectations.
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actress Paoli Dam will be seen as a lawyer for the first time in the forthcoming medical thriller "Ankur Arora Murder Case" and says the role was challenging.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Yash Raj Films (YRF) Entertainment will co-produce a movie on legendary Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman. The production banner has acquired the movie rights of writer Chris Greenhalgh's novel "Seducing Ingrid Bergman".
Chennai, June 2 (IANS) When southern actress Khushboo Sundar revisited Amitabh Bachchan's "Trishul" (1978), she felt that after 35 years Bollywood megastar still manages to leave an impact with his performance in the film.
Washington, June 1 (IANS) The mayor of the city of Richmond has come out openly in support of an Indian American Democrat who is running for the post of lieutenant governor of the US state of Virginia.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) She can dance but believes she can act better - Pond's Femina Miss India World 2013 Navneet Kaur Dhillon is ready to follow in the footsteps of her predecessors and break into the acting world. She however says she won't be comfortable with intimate scenes.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) A series of new emoticon avatars of young Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Parineeta Chopra have been launched by a global mobile social communication application.
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) She's "done with crying" and wants to get abusive on the screen, says Tisca Chopra who will be seen in a pivotal role in forthcoming film "Ankur Arora Murder Case".
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Actress Tisca Chopra says initially she had turned down "Ankur Arora Murder Case" as it was very tough for her to essay the role of a mother whose child is dead. She cried a lot after signing the film.
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, who is ready with his next production venture "Ankur Arora Murder Case", says he doesn't resort to item number to get box office success.
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra's looks may not have any similarities with boxer Mary Kom, but she is working hard to get into shape to play the Olympic bronze medalist in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film.
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Model-turned-actor King Malkhan, who is making acting debut with "Kamasutra 3D", says he doesn't restrict himself "from going bold", but at the same time he doesn't want to look "vulgar" on the screen.
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra condemned her fellow actress Mallika Sherawat for calling India a "regressive nation for women" on an international platform.
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Films about Indian cinema's legendary personalities are still a rarity. And one of those rare attempts is being made by Deepti Naval - she is keenly interested in making a non-fictional film on the life and times of that amazingly naturalistic actor Balraj Sahni, but facing certain problems.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Just when will Bollywood ever get it right? As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Indian stars, it seems, went a little overboard in projecting the ethnic, oriental look at the Cannes red carpet that saw Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Sherlyn Chopra either going big on bling or heavy on jewellery and embroidery.
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra grabbed the paparazzi's attention by grooving at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival wearing a white and gold Indian lehenga choli. She is there to promote her movie "Kamasutra 3D" with the team.
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Rishi Kapoor and his actor son Ranbir are getting ready to step into the former's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in an "Awara" remake.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra, who posed for adult magazine Playboy last year, wore a transparent ensemble for a red carpet event at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. She is there to promote her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" with the team.
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) "Splitsvilla" returns with its sixth season and the romance reality show promises to get raunchier with new twists and turns and Sherlyn Chopra hosting it with VJ Nikhil Chinapa.
Kuala Lumpur, May 20 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Monday lost their second and final Group A tie to Indonesia 1-4 to exit the Sudirman Cup on the second day of competitions at the Putra Stadium here
London, May 20 (ANI): Compared to other central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally inserted central catheters (known as PICCs) -- an often preferred route for delivery of IV medications-more than double the risk of dangerous blood clots - especially among patients who are critically ill or who have cancer.
Kuala Lumpur, May 19 (IANS) Indian shuttlers were thrashed 0-5 by their Chinese counterparts on the first day of the Sudirman Cup here at the Putra Stadium Sunday.
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) While shooting a TV commercial in Kuala Lumpur, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar constantly feared 'Don' might emerge out of somewhere. He reminisced the days when he shot his 2006 film "Don" in the city.
Film: Aurangzeb; Starring: Arjun Kapoor, Prithviraj, Rishi Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh, Swara Bhaskara, Sasheh Agha, Tanve Azmi; Directed by Atul Sabharwal; Rating: ****
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sasheh Aagha says her mother, veteran actress Salma Aagha, is like a friend to her, and that she often guides her in career decisions.
Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Indian film fraternity came out in full support of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt who is set to go to jail after being sentenced for possessing illegal weapons during the 1993 serial Mumbai blasts.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) One-film old Varun Dhawan is interested in endorsing ayurvedic products because he feels such they are quite helpful.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra says if she has an option to flirt with someone in Bollywood, it would be the current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor.
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Designer Neeta Lulla, who has adorned several Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, showcased her exclusive bridal collection at the grand finale of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 here Sunday.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Although it may seem to Sanjay Dutt that certain sections of the film industry have turned their backs on him, the fact remains that his friends are staunchly loyal to him. This is proven by the fact the final shots of "Zanjeer" remake are being changed to accommodate the actor's date of surrendering before a court.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra, set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival where the second trailer of her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" will be unveiled, will wear different costumes from seven parts of India.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, son-in-law of veteran actor Prem Chopra, says they bond really well.
Mumbai, May 10 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari presented the Dadasaheb Phalke award to veteran actor Pran at his Mumbai residence this afternoon.
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actor Riteish Deshmukh says he can't stop himself from listening to?Aashiqui 2? songs.
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor, who did an intimate scene in his debut film "Ishqzaade", also shot a lovemaking scene for his forthcoming thriller "Aurangzeb" and seems to have mastered the art of doing them.
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Playback singer Mauli Dave, who recently sang "Aaja meri jaan" for Kangna Ranaut in the film "I Love NY", plans to release her first single very soon. She says the track reflects her real persona.
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra's cousin Meera has clarified that there is no tiff between them but they are not the best of friends either.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra's cousin Meera, who is making her Bollywood debut with Satish Kaushik's directorial venture "Gang Of Ghosts", says she idolises her star cousin, but doesn't need tips from her.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Legendary actress Mala Sinha, who not only wowed Indian viewers but also impressed Hollywood so much that they offered her roles in the 1960s, is upset with the committee that has just bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award upon her.
Bollywood heartthrob Anushka Sharma, who is known for her charming and vivacious screen presence turned 25 this Wednesday. The actress made her debut in 2008 with Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' under the banner of Yash Raj Film which was a big success.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who will next be seen sharing screen space with superstar Hrithik Roshan in "Krrish 3", minces no words in praising his co-star.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) College student Shayna John was not happy with her nose. And to give it the perfect shape, she recently underwent nose correction surgery - all this for her profile picture on Facebook.
The first super star of the century Rajesh Khanna and the king of romance Yash Chopra will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for their outstanding contribution in Indian Cinema. Late Khana would be honored with superstar of Indian cinema award, while late Yash Chopra will be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award. In addition to that other eminent personalities to receive the awards include legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpai, Irfan Khan and many others.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Ponds Femina Miss India Navneet Kaur Dhillon, who will represent India at the Miss World pageant this year, has already set her eyes on Bollywood.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Ace designer Manish Malhotra says that his designs are not for women who are size zero. He believes the size zero concept is passe, and that women concentrate more on fitness nowadays.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Everyone knows that the second trailer of "Kamasutra 3D" will be unveiled at the Cannes film festival. The makers have now also revealed that the name of the Hollywood actress who will feature in the film's sequel, to be made in 4D, will also be announced at the same event.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Impressed with a positive response to the trailer of the forthcoming film "Aurangzeb", producer Aditya Chopra has given the green sigal to director Atul Sabbarwal and actor Arjun Kapoor to start work on their next venture.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra is all set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival where second trailer of her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" will be unveiled.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Bengali actress Paoli Dam, who plays a lawyer in Vikram Bhatt's production "Ankur Arora Murder Case", says her character in the film is close to life and she enjoyed playing it.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra has been on a weight loss spree but clarifies it is not specifically for her upcoming Karan Johar production "Hasee Toh Phasee".
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Anurag Basu's critically acclaimed and commercially successful movie "Barfi!" leads the nominations for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2013. Movies like "Vicky Donor", "Gangs Of Wasseypur" and "Agneepath" have scored major nominations too.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Anurag Basu's critically acclaimed and commercially successful movie "Barfi!" leads the nominations for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2013. Movies like "Vicky Donor", "Gangs Of Wasseypur" and "Agneepath" have scored major nominations too.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As part of a special tribute, late filmmaker Yash Chopra will be conferred the title of "Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema" at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) It's not only about posing in front of shutterbugs that Priyanka Chopra loves to do, the "Barfi!" actress equally loves to click and capture beautiful things around her.
Ali Abbas Zafar directorial Gunday starring Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles has been scheduled to be released on Valentines Day, February 14, 2014.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Director Ali Abbas Zafar and producer Aditya Chopra's forthcoming movie "Gunday" will release Feb 14 next year.
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has completed five years of blogging and thanks his extended family for reminding him about the date.
Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan will host the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas May 19.
Washington, Apr. 18 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian and her boyfriend Scott Disick, who have been dating since 2006, don't have any intention of tying the knot any time soon.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra and her office will take care of the arrangements to bring back the body of Jiban Patra, part of actress' team, from Los Angeles.
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) After two back-to-back hits, it seems Vidyut Jamwal has been accepted as the new action hero in Bollywood. He says any genre with a scope for action would interest him.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Emirates airline has landed in trouble for losing a passenger's luggage during a flight to Athens. India's top consumer court has ordered it to pay Rs.2 lakh compensation to the passenger for causing "harassment, agony, mental tension and loss of professional face apart from monetary loss".
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bollywood's 'desi girl' Priyanka Chopra has donned the look of a spiritual diva in a new advertisement for an aerated drink brand.
Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Popular pop band Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson is set to become a father for the second time.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) "Nautanki Saala!" and "Commando" are giving a tough fight to each other at the box office with Rs.7.5 crore and Rs.7.08 crore earnings respectively in first two days of their releases.
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) After hosting "Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur", "Comedy Circus Teen Ka Tadka" and "India's Got Talent", now Roshni Chopra is eyeing a dance show.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Here is good news for die-hard romantics. They can gift a musical greeting card to their beloved that contains pictures and music from Yash Chopra's popular romantic films like "Veer Zaara" and "Mohabbatein".
Film: "Commando"; Cast: Vidyut Jamwal, Pooja Chopra, and Jaideep Ahlawat; Director: Dilip Ghosh; Rating: *** 1/2
The third installment of the Munna Bhai franchise will be made only after the return of Sanjay Dutt from the prison. Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra confirmed the news in a joint statement.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) During the second week of the ongoing sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), ticket counters at movie theatres are likely to get crowds this Friday either for the action-packed thriller "Commando" or romantic comedy "Nautanki Saala".
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, makers of the popular "Munna Bhai" franchise, say they will wait for the real "Munna Bhai" Sanjay Dutt to come out of the prison after serving his sentence to make the third film.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Contrary to his image of a style icon, Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan doesn't ponder too much over his clothes and dresses in whatever he grabs in his wardrobe.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma have replaced Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra to endorse coffee brand Bru. The "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" co-stars admit they enjoyed each other's company while shooting for the new commercial for it.
Melbourne, April 8 (ANI): Some of the world's most powerful and influential business people have revealed the secrets behind their success and things they simply can't function without, which include personal assistants, gadgets, and an old fashioned book.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Rakesh Roshan has taken the prized Diwali release to the next level. Moving away from the traditional Friday screening, he has has decided to releasae 'Krrish 3' on Sunday, Nov 3, which is Diwali.
Vancouver, April 7 (IANS) It was entertainment reloaded when two big Bollywood stars - Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai - joined other B-town big wigs on the stage at the TOIFA awards night, where "Barfi!" walked away with top honours.
Vancouver (Canada), April 6 (IANS) From Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra to Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, he has styled almost all Bollywood beauties. But it is 'Queen of Pop' Madonna, multiple Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, whom designer Manish Malhotra wants to dress up next.
Vancouver (Canada), April 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Basu, who is set to direct a biopic on the legendary Kishore Kumar, says there is no problem between the team and the late actor-singer's family. He clarified that the project is delayed as they are awaiting dates from actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Watch out for actor Jaideep Ahlawat, the "surprise package" in action film "Commando", says the movie's director Dilip Ghosh.
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Vidyut Jamwal's "Commando" is releasing April 12, in the midst of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but the actor isn't one bit worried.
London, Apr. 5 (ANI): England have named four uncapped players in their provisional 30-man Champions Trophy squad.
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat had to face the longest audition of his career to get the role of villain AK 74 in Dilip Ghosh directed forthcoming action thriller "Commando".
