You need to prove your work every Friday: Abhishek Bachchan

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 15:14

Abhishek Bachchan, whose career graph witnessed several ups and downs in the last 13 years and who plays a supercop now in ‘Dhoom 3’, says he fears the day when he would wake up in the morning but his phone won`t ring and he wouldn`t have a job.

I`m not qualified to be a director: Abhishek Bachchan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 16:52

Abhishek Bachchan says he wants to stick to acting and not switch to directing films as he believes he is not qualified to don a director`s hat.

Abhishek Bachchan to produce R. Balki`s next starring Amitabh Bachchan

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 16:18

Abhishek Bachchan is now set to produce his next film to be directed by R. Balki and also featuring Amitabh Bachchan.

Excited to work with Balki, Big B: Dhanush

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 17:59

Dhanush has joined hands with filmmaker R Balki for a yet-untitled Hindi project, which will also feature Amitabh Bachchan in an important role.

Amitabh Bachchan`s best in last 10 years

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 08:54

After going through a low phase, the career of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 70 Thursday, has been on a roll since 2000.

Feature film not without tips from Balki: Gauri Shinde

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 12:26

When it comes to ad filmmaking, Gauri Shinde doesn`t need any guidance. But for her first feature film `English Vinglish`, which marks Sridevi`s comeback to big screen, she takes useful tips from her husband, director R. Balki, as he has already proved his mettle with `Cheeni Kum` and `Paa`.

Balki and Big B to team up again

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 11:44

Writer-director R Balki and Amitabh Bachchan, who earlier teamed up for movies like `Cheeni Kum` and `Paa`, will again come together for a film that Balki is writing for the veteran actor.

Balki to shoot his next with Big B at year-end

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 17:01

Filmmaker R. Balakrishnan aka Balki, who presented Amitabh Bachchan in unimaginable roles in ‘Cheeni Kum’ and ‘Paa’, is gearing up to explore one more side of the megastar in his next, which is expected to go on the floors by the end of the year.

`Paa` child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated

Last Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 09:28

The last rites of child artist Taruni Sachdev, who died in a plane crash in Nepal, were performed here Wednesday evening.

Rare diseases are now highlighted by Indian cinema

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 15:20

Progeria, autism, dyslexia, Alzheimer`s, Asperger syndrome -- movies on these rare diseases would have typically been the themes of documentaries until a few years ago. But not any more.

Director R Balki to work with Amitabh Bachchan again

Last Updated: Saturday, April 7, 2012, 14:31

After directing Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Cheeni Kum’ and ‘Paa’, director R Balki is working on another project which will star Bachchan.

Big B receives the best actor National Award for ‘Paa’

Last Updated: Friday, October 22, 2010, 18:24

Amidst thunderous applause, President Pratibha Patil gave away the coveted 57th National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. The highlight of the awards has been the institution of new award categories based on the recommendations of the expert committee set up under Shyam Benegal and other eminent film personalities and experts. Amitabh Bachchan won the best actor National Award for `Paa`.