Everything you need to know about Zafar Manzil: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Zafar Manzil: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Television actress Sara Khan, known for her show "Dhoond Legi Manzil", who will be seen in comedy films "Aman Ki Asha" and "Maaya, Vanilla and Strawberries", says while she enjoys the genre, she would like to play a serious role as well.
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) After "Son Of Sardaar", actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly come together again for one of Prabhudheva's upcoming directorials.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who made a successful transition to films from TV with "Vicky Donor", has completed shooting for her second movie "Aman Ki Aasha".
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was observing a day of mourning Sunday after three people were killed and over 45 injured in two back-to-back blasts near its party office in the port city of Karachi last night.
Lahore, Apr. 29 (ANI): The four-member medical panel has said that Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was injured by fellow inmates, would continue to be treated in Pakistan.
Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh will continue to receive treatment in Pakistan, said a medical panel formed to decide whether the Indian death row prisoner, who was grievously injured in an attack in Kot Lakhpat jail, needs to be taken abroad.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor-singer Ali Zafar, who began his Bollywood journey with comedy film "Tere Bin Laden", feels that actors don't get typecast in the Hindi film industry.
Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) A panel of experts will decide whether Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who suffered grievous injuries in an attack in Kot Lakhpat jail, should be sent abroad or a foreign neurosurgeon called here, a media report said Monday.
Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 14 others injured in a bomb blast that hit a political gathering in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said.
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Pakistani actor Ali Zafar, who has wrapped up shooting for his Hindi film "Aman Ki Aasha", says it is a remake of a Spanish movie.
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 17 (IANS) Remembering his 2009 Telugu blockbuster "Arundhati", actor Sonu Sood said he had a tough time shooting for the film.
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra entered the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (West Zone) played at the Mahindra Stadium here Monday.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor's high-on-energy moves in new song "Badtameez dil" from his forthcoming movie "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" are being compared to his late grand-uncle Shammi Kapoor's famous dancing style.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) David Dhawan's "Chashme Baddoor", a remake of 1981 film of the same name, has not only got thumbs up from the critics, but it has also managed to mint Rs.11.45 crore in the first two days of its release.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Leading Urdu poet, progressive writer and women's activist from Pakistan Fahmida Riaz has said that all three major political parties in her country seek friendly ties with India.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Rubbishing reports that Sai Paranjpye is upset about the remake of her "Chashme Buddoor", David Dhawan says he has done nothing that would offend the director of the old classic.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Indian cinema, in its 100 years' legacy, witnessed for the first time, the digitally restored version of Sai Paranjpye's 1981 "Chashme Buddoor", and its new-age remake, David Dhawan's "Chashme Baddoor" this week. The latter seems to be doing better business, but the former seems to be setting pace for more classics to be restored in the times to come.
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actor Divyendu Sharma was overjoyed when someone complimented him for his performance in "Chashme Baddoor", saying that his portrayal of Omi in the recently released film will make people forget his unforgettable character Liquid from his debut film "Pyaar Ka Punchnama".
New Delhi, April 5 (ANI): Well known Bollywood names attended the special screening of David Dhawan's 'Chashme Baddoor' along with the thrilled star cast of the movie, in Mumbai on Saturday.
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) David Dhawan's "Chashme Buddoor" remake released Friday alongside the digitally restored version of the original, but the filmmaker is unfazed by the competition. He believes the simultaneous release would create curiosity among the audiences.
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The premiere of digitally restored version of Sai Paranjpye's classic "Chashme Buddoor" turned out to be a low-key event, which saw the presence of star cast of the film and some TV actors.
Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Lilette Dubey, Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma, Taapsee Pannu and Anupam Kher; Director: David Dhawan; Rating: ***1/2
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) "Chashme Baddoor", a remake of 1981 film, about three friends will release alongside "Rise Of The Zombie", touted as the country's first Zombie horror thriller this Friday.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Taapsee Pannu, who makes her Bollywood debut with "Chashme Buddoor" remake, says shooting for David Dhawan directed film was so much fun that she and her co-star felt they were on a picnic.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In 100 years of Indian cinema, this seems to be a first - a digitally restored version of the original 1981 film "Chashme Buddoor" will hit the screens Friday, along with its remake, David Dhawan-directed "Chashme Baddoor".
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Actor Siddharth is a dedicated and hardworking boy, says filmmaker David Dhawan, who has worked with him on "Chashme Baddoor".
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Restoring classics is like "restoring heritage", says seasoned actor Farooque Shiekh, who rues that many good films perished but is happy over steps being taken to save other masterpieces like his "Chashme Buddoor".
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Pakistani actor-musician Ali Zafar clarifies that he's away from "Chashme Baddoor" promotion in India not due to visa problems but because he is busy shooting E. Niwas' "Aman Ki Asha", a film on India-Pakistan amity.
Islamabad, Mar 30 (ANI): Pakistani singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar's publicist has rejected claims that the star was denied the visa to India, it has been claimed.
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Deepti Naval, who is all set to release the digitally restored version of the original "Chashme Buddoor", has never felt that the film faded away from the viewers' mind.
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood hopped four floors on his crutches to finish dubbing for forthcoming action movie "Shootout at Wadala".
Dhaka, March 27 (IANS) A Bangladesh court Wednesday asked why Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her predecessor Khaleda Zia can't be asked to sit for talks to end the ongoing political impasse.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Filmmaker David Dhawan, who has come a long way in showbiz, says he is extremely proud of his son Varun Dhawan and its now payback time with his entry into Bollywood.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Amid changing weather and water patterns worldwide and forecasts of more severe transformations to come, the UN Security Council is being increasingly urged by experts to include water security issues on its agenda.
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) David Dhawan, who churned out a string of hits with Govinda, says his bonding with the actor was the best and he missed him while shooting for "Chashme Baddoor" remake.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar is so much in love with sun, sand and the beaches of Goa that he is reportedly planning to own a shack there.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Southern actress Taapsee Pannu, who is working with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in forthcoming film "Chashme Baddoor", confessed to him about her crush on his actor son Ranbir.
Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Neelesh Misra, Kausar Munir; Singers: Sonu Nigam, Ali Zafar, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Wajid, Neuman Pinto; Rating: ****
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Divyendu Sharma, who plays one of the friends in "Chashme Baddoor" remake, says the first scene of the original film is his favourite one.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Divyendu Sharma, who will be seen in the remake of light-hearted drama "Chashme Baddoor", says working with David Dhawan is a big high for him and his co-stars.
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Contrary to rumours that they are not getting along, "sizzling chemistry" and "serious bromance" keep the boys of "Gunday" - Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor - ticking on the outdoor schedule of the movie here.
Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Bollywood director Ali Abbas Zafar, of "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" fame, says the politically turbulent nature of Kolkata will help audiences to understand the characters and story of his next venture "Gunday" better.
Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) A year after receiving critical acclaim for portraying Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic Bengali girl, in "Barfi", National Award winner Priyanka Chopra feels elated at her second outing as a Bengali character in the forthcoming film "Gunday".
Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Taapsee Pannu, a Punjabi girl who is popular in southern movies, feels that promotion of films in the language you know is fun and, therefore, she now wants to learn Tamil and Telugu.
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Pop music culture is diminishing and it upsets Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar, who would love to do something to save it, but admits he can't bring about the change single-handedly.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Veteran Actor Rishi Kapoor, who sports a hippie look in David Dhawan's "Chashme Baddoor" remake, will tap dance with actor Ali Zafar in the film. It is after 36 years that he has performed the dance form for a film.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The team of David Dhawan's version of "Chashme Buddoor" recently met veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, who had acted in the original in 1981.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Pakistani-actor singer Ali Zafar is off to London to start shooting for Neeraj Pandey's production venture "Aman Ki Asha".
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Southern actress Taapsee Pannu may have featured in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films but she is a Delhi-based Sikh girl and David Dhawan is introducing her in Bollywood with the "Chashme Baddoor" remake.
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Actor-singer Ali Zafar got up, close and personal with Aditi Rao Hydari in "London, Paris, New York", however, he says kissing on screen is something he would never do as it makes him uncomfortable.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar ended up rehearsing just in his boxers, a la John Abraham, while shooting for "Chashme Baddoor". He stripped all thanks to a prank played on him by his co-stars Siddharth and Divyendu Sharma.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Moving away from the boy-meets-girl, falls-in-love formula, filmmakers are increasingly exploring the world of male bonding -- the forthcoming "Kai Po Che!", "Grand Masti" and "Chashme Buddoor" are only the recent cases in point.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Director David Dhawan, whose forthcoming film "Chashme Baddoor" is a remake of the 1981 eponymous comedy, dedicates his film to late actor Ravi Baswani, who played the role of one of the three friends in the original film.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) For the music launch of David Dhawan's "Chashme Baddoor" Tuesday, a shopping mall in Mumbai has been recreated into a Goa cafe.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, known for his comedy roles, believes he has not been type-cast in the industry and so he is also trying his hand at different things - like action film "Kill Dil".
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The death toll in Friday's building collapse in south Mumbai climbed to four with two more injured succumbing here early Saturday, officials said.
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Two people were killed and one person was injured when a portion of an old building collapsed in a congested locality here Friday, officials said.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) After doing serious and intense roles in "Rang De Basanti" and "Midnight's Children", southern actor Siddharth is set to take the audience on a laughter ride in "Chashme Buddoor".
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): A vibrant protest movement against the ongoing influence of conservative, politicized Islam has erupted in one of the world's most populous Muslim nations-Bangladesh.
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) In choosing a perfect Valentine's Day, celebrity-wishes vary from planning a long drive to singing to their sweetheart; from wishing for a society that understands power of love to treating women with respect.
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Actor Divyendu Sharma, who touched a chord with movie buffs as Liquid in his debut film "Pyaar Ka Punchnama", will flaunt his poetic side in "Chashme Buddoor" remake.
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Director Ali Abbas Zafar, currently busy shooting for "Gunday", says the entire star cast of the crime-thriller is headed to Kolkata to shoot in real locations.
Islamabad, Jan. 31 (ANI): Pakistani scholars at a seminar have said that the country should grant the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India considering that it is signatory to the World Trade Organisation trade agreement.
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who started her movie career with "Vicky Donor", will be seen opposite Sharman Joshi in her third film.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Yami Gautam, who became a household name after "Vicky Donor", says her next film with Shootjit Sircar "Hamara Bajaj" is on hold as they are busy with their respective assignments.
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar says there is one temptation that he cannot resist - gulab jamuns!.
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor is in complete awe of Priyanka Chopra and her performance in "Barfi!", and says she is his favourite actress of the year.
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) A Pakistani man and his two-year-old daughter were killed in Pakistan's port city Karachi and his 10-year-old daughter was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at his car early Monday, police said.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Yash Raj Films (YRF) will produce Shaad Ali's next film "Kill Dill". The movie will feature Ranveer Singh, Ali Zafar and Parineeti Chopra.
Karachi, Jan.2 (ANI): The funeral prayers of four persons, who died in the blast that occurred at Ayesha Manzil on Tuesday night, will be offered today, even as the MQM has announced that it will observe a mourning day here on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Good health, love, happiness and respect for women - Bollywood celebrities have wished all this and more to their fans and loved ones on the first day of 2013.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Versatile actor Paresh Rawal feels film stars have lost their charm owing to extensive marketing and promotions.
Washington, Dec. 30 (ANI): A figure chiseled in stone that apparently stems from the era of the Prophet has been found in Yemen, and has sparked a number of questions about if there was ever a church in Mecca.
Washington, Dec. 30 (ANI): A figure chiseled in stone that apparently stems from the era of the Prophet has been found in Yemen, and has sparked a number of questions about if there was ever a church in Mecca.
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Director Ali Abbas Zafar has finished shooting the first schedule of his next film "Gunday", which features Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in key roles.
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh, who will be seen in a cameo role in Yash Raj Films' "Gunday", says he signed it only for director Ali Abbas Zafar.
Bangalore, Dec 9 (IANS) Even as Indian regulars reeled under a humiliating defeat from England in the Kolkata Test, their visually challenged counterparts crushed Bangladesh Sunday by 10 wickets in a league tie of the T20 World Cup for blind here.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Almost two decades after penning the evergreen "Ek ladki ko dekha...", writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has revealed the melodious hit song was originally penned with Madhuri Dixit in mind.
Islamabad, Dec. 7 (ANI): A Pakistani woman has claimed that her in-laws have threatened to kill her if she continues to pursue an honour killing case against them.
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who will be be seen with Ali Zafar in "Aman Ki Aasha" says she is eagerly waiting to work with the actor-singer as she feels there is a lot to learn from him.
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who was last seen in "London, Paris, New York" with Ali Zafar, has now been roped in to be part of Akshay Kumar?starrer "Boss".
Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Popular independent musician Shrikanth Sriram has composed a promo song in Hindi titled "Manzil" for upcoming English adventure?drama "Life of Pi". He says the song recounts the journey of life from an allegorical context.
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Filmmaker E. Niwas, who is gearing up for his next project tentatively titled "Aman Ki Asha", says the movie will go on floors in March 2013.
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Pakistani-actor singer Ali Zafar is on a roll. He has been signed on to star in Neeraj Pandey's "Aman Ki Asha".
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Acclaimed Moroccan filmmaker Ahmed Boulane Sunday said people in his country grow up watching Indian, especially Bollywood movies, which have influenced film-making in his country.
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Ali Abbas Zafar says though major parts of "Gunday" will be shot in Kolkata, he will create Howrah streets here only.
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) It seems that back-to-back promotions of his forthcoming release, the much-awaited "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ), is taking a toll on Shah Rukh Khan's sleep.
Rawalpindi, Oct 26 (ANI): In a blatant violation of government law, banned outfits in Pakistan, including Hafiz Saeed's Jamaatud Dawa (JuD), have openly installed banners across the city seeking sacrificial animal hides despite a ban on collection of animal hides.
Srinagar, Oct. 25 (ANI): Supporters and activists of the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) staged a protest here on Thursday and demanded the release of people detained illegally.
Priyanka Chopra has officially joined the cast of "Gunday", an upcoming film produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ali Zafar.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) After striking gold with "Barfi!", actress Priyanka Chopra has bagged a meaty role in Yash Raj Films' (YRF) "Gunday".
Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan has suffered immense economic losses in the war against terror, and the US should provide enhanced market access to Pakistani products to improve the country's economy, a Pakistani business group has said.
Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) More than five percent of Pakistanis suffer from a life-long skin disorder called psoriasis and this percentage is increasing each passing year, health experts have said.
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) After Katrina Kaif and Aditi Rao Hydari, Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar will be seen romancing Yami Gautami in tentatively tiled "Aman Ki Aasha".
Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) A Pakistani daily is unhappy that a senior official who played an important role in the relaxation of the trade regime with India "has been put out to pasture".
Islamabad, Oct 6 (ANI): Former Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has reportedly been named as an accused in a ephedrine quota scandal.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Newcomer Varun Dhawan, who is geared up for the release of his debut movie "Student Of The Year" (SOTY), has reportedly suggested his filmmaker father David Dhawan to shoot a special promotional number with him for the 1981 classic "Chashme Buddoor" remake.
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Yesteryear actress and former censor board chief Asha Parekh turns 70 Tuesday and megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Arshad Warsi wished her on the ocassion.
