The Filmistan Connection

Even in this tough economic situation, DreamWorks SKG and Reliance ADA continue to get financing for their new relationship. They should start filming soon…we’re excited to see what this venture brings us, let’s just hope it’s better than the last Hollywood-Filmistan** collaboration. See original story here. _________________________________________________________________________ *Hope **The Indian Film Industry, if you already [...]

We were just going through our daily routine of googling a handful of filmi hastis* and came across an article that says that Aashayien might be released soon. Aashayien, written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, was put on hold due to some issues between the producers, but the Delhi High Court seems to have settled [...]

Today, while we were driving back from class, we listened to the song Emosional Atyachar* from Dev D. This time very carefully. We couldn’t believe the genius hilarity. We laughed the whole time! So of course we were going to write a post sharing the lyrics and the song with you. But while looking for [...]

The BBC reported that Chandi Chowk to China has been banned in Nepal because of a scene suggesting that Buddha was born in India. Protesters have burned tires in the capital city of Nepal. That’s preposterous! Why would people react so violently to a movie, especially one that’s not even worth a $5 Tuesday. We [...]

Last year might have ended with a disappointing Yash Raj film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, but we’re looking forward to a few good films that are coming out in the next few weeks. First on the list is…well it should’ve been Chandni Chowk to China but looking at the promos we knew it wouldn’t [...]

Sona: Ok I can’t think of anything to write Jasmine: Me neither Jasmine: I was reading the Saavn blog, maybe we should just talk about movies that are coming up Jasmine: Or lets google a little Sona: Googling it is! Jasmine: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/lara-duttas-new-avatar-in-billu-barber/412988/ Sona: Okay Amisha Patel was offered the role before Tabu and Lara….Shahrukh ko [...]

Hello Shishyas*, If you’re filmy and haven’t seen Oye! It’s Friday with Farhan Akhtar then chullu bhar paani mein doob maro! Warm Regards, GyanGurus** _________________________________________________________________________ ** All Knowing Teachers; a.k.a: us; a.k.a: Sona and Jasmine Retweet this post

“Dhabba” literally translates to stain. These mentions are given to the worst of the year. Worst Film It’s a tie! Love Story 2050, Tashan, Yuvraaj Worst Director Subhash Ghai Worst Costume Aki Narula for Minissha Lamba – Bachna Ae Haseeno Special Mention Madhur Bhandarkar for making a movie about fashion and having clothes less than [...]

While these movies didn’t win any Filmistans, we feel that they’re not worth missing. Dasvidaniya Dostana Mithya Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Sarkar Raj The Last Lear Ugly Aur Pagli Via Darjeeling Retweet this post

In all the years we’ve been watching all the award shows out there, honoring Hindi movies, we were usually unsatisfied with the winners and the losers. So we thought, why don’t we do one.