Tag: Irrfan Khan
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Tillotama had a ‘magical’ time on ‘The Song of Scorpions’ set
Actress Tillotama Shome says reuniting with Qissa director Anup Singh and actor Irrfan Khan for The Song of Scorpions was a joy. The Song Of Scorpions, which has been extensively shot in Rajasthan, is currently in the post-production stage. It also features Iranian beauty Golshifteh Farahani and veteran Indian actress Waheeda Rehman. Talking about the film, Tillotama...
June 12, 2017 -
‘Hindi Medium’ surpasses Rs.50 crore mark
Actor Irrfan Khan starrer comedy drama film Hindi Medium has emerged as a "winner" at the box office by collecting Rs.53.60 crore. Released on May 19, Hindi Medium, which also stars Pakistani actress Saba Qamar and "Tanu Weds Manu" fame actor Deepak Dobriyal, has collected over Rs 12 crores overseas, read a statement on behalf of...
June 5, 2017 -
A satirical saga
From the writer of Pyaar ke Side Effects and Shaadi ke Side Effects- Hindi Medium is an initiative towards ‘educational’ cinema as the film tries to tutor the audience about the concept of education. The family-oriented movie endeavours to catch the glimpse of Indian parents in the modern generation with its satirical approach and features...
May 31, 2017 -
Hope Kangana casts me in her film: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan says he hopes Kangana Ranaut casts him in her directorial project Teju. Irrfan and Kangana were once to star in a film titled Divine Lovers but there was buzz that she declined the role saying she is interested only in solo leads. After that, Irrfan had remarked how Kangana had gone out of...
May 29, 2017 -
‘Hindi Medium’ made tax free in Madhya Pradesh
Hindi Medium starring Irrfan Khan and Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has been declared tax free in Madhya Pradesh. "I am overwhelmed that the government of Madhya Pradesh and the Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has helped us make the movie tax free in Madhya Pradesh…," producer Bhushan Kumar said in a statement. Directed by Saket...
May 29, 2017 -
Irrfan makes Instagram debut
Actor Irrfan Khan has made his debut on Instagram and shared throwback images from his younger days in which he recreates some iconic poses from Bollywood. The 50-year-old actor posted two black-and-white pictures on his recently created photo sharing account. The first picture shows Irrfan and a friend mimicking the classic Sholay pose where veteran actor...
May 29, 2017 -
Love can be expressed in any language: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan, who can currently be seen in Hindi Medium, says love can be expressed in any language. Irrfan appeared on children's singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 6 to promote Hindi Medium. During his visit to the show, Irrfan, who has carved out a niche for himself in Hollywood,...
May 20, 2017 -
‘Half Girlfriend’ mints over Rs 10 crore on opening day
Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer romantic drama Half Girlfriend has got off to a decent start at the box office by collecting Rs 10.27 crore on its opening day. "We are ecstatic at this opening figure. Half Girlfriend has not only managed to stand out with its immense hype and pre-buzz, but also recorded a fantastic...
May 20, 2017 -
‘Hindi Medium’ made tax-free in Maharashtra
Irrfan Khan starrer "Hindi Medium" has been declared tax-free by the government of Maharastra, the film's producer said on Thursday. "I would like to thank Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for announcing our film 'Hindi Medium' as tax-free in the state. The film has already got a tax exemption in Gujarat. We are very glad...
May 18, 2017 -
‘Hindi Medium’: Winning combo of performances
Film: Hindi Medium Director: Saket Chaudhary Cast: Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Jaspal Sharma, Deepak Dobriyal, Swati Das, Dishita Sehgal, Amrita Singh, Tillotama Shome, Sanjay Suri and Neha Dhupia Education is purportedly a ticket for success and in India, one of the criteria for a sought after school is English as the medium of instruction. For...
May 18, 2017 -
Never faced discrimination over accent: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan, who balances his work in the international and Indian film world, says he has never faced discrimination over his accent. Often, Indian actors who work in films abroad flaunt an unnatural accent in English for their international projects. Has Irrfan had any issues as such? "No. Fortunately, when I did my first...
May 15, 2017 -
Irrfan loves connect between ‘Puzzle’, ‘Piku’
Actor Irrfan Khan, who has signed his next Hollywood film Puzzle, says the "beautiful" aspect about the movie is the fact that it's a woman-oriented project — a la the Bollywood film Piku. Puzzle will tell the tale of a 40-something woman who is consumed with caring for the men in her family. When she discovers...
May 14, 2017 -
Feel lucky when there’s no controversy: Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan's forthcoming Bollywood entertainer Hindi Medium has Pakistani actress Saba Qamar as the leading lady, and features a song by Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam. The acclaimed actor, who is now "very careful" about what he says, feels lucky that the movie is releasing without any brouhaha. "The environment has become such that anything can...
May 13, 2017 -
A slice of life comedy
Hindi Medium is an upcoming Hindi film, a Tseries & Maddock Films presentation, written by Zeenat Lakhani, directed by Saket Chaudhary and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Bhushan Kumar. It will feature Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar in the lead roles. Very recently, Khan visited Kolkata to promote the film, in which he plays a...
May 12, 2017 -
Persona of cinema has changed now: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan, who will next be seen in upcoming film Hindi Medium, says the persona of cinema has changed and that's why schools and parents are willingly showing films to children. "I never thought in my life that I will shoot a film inside a school as films were never welcomed in schools and...
May 12, 2017 -
Way to Hollywood, ‘Puzzle’ excites Irrfan Khan!
Actor Irrfan Khan has been roped in to star in Hollywood film Puzzle by New York-based Big Beach Films, known for producing the Oscar winning Little Miss Sunshine. He is looking forward to it. The film will be helmed by Big Beach's co-partner Marc Turtletaub. It is an adaptation of the Argentine film Rompecabezas, which came...
May 11, 2017 -
‘Hindi Medium’ release pushed to May 19
The release of Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar starrer Hindi Medium has been delayed by a week. The film, which was set to release next Friday, will now hit the theatres on May 19. “After watching the film Irrfan and I both felt that we should give it a week more to promote since it has...
May 3, 2017