Archive for the ‘Aamir Khan’ Category
Aamir Khan’s wish list on his birthday
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Mumbai, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who turned 45 Sunday, has an assorted wish list on his birthday — he wants to learn a couple of languages, spend time with family and learn cooking from his “aami”.
“I am looking forward to spending time with my family and mom. My kids will be coming anytime. No [...]
I won’t be celebrating my birthday: Aamir Khan
Friday, March 12th, 2010
New Delhi, Superstar Aamir Khan won’t celebrate his 45th birthday Sunday.
“I will not be celebrating my birthday this year,” Aamir told IANS over e-mail from Mumbai.
Media reports said the actor will fly to the capital Sunday to rub shoulders with acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron and to discuss the future of cinema.
“Yes, I [...]
Stories of real heroes inspire me – Aamir Khan
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Mumbai, Bollywood star Aamir Khan, whose recent release “3 Idiots” took a critical look at India’s education system, says that he gets inspired by stories of real-life heroes who go beyond their limitations to bring change in one’s life and in society.
“When I see real heroes and listen to their stories, it really inspires me. [...]
Aamir Khan to stay on copyright panel
Friday, February 19th, 2010
New Delhi, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who had quit a government appointed panel to examine proposed ammendments to the Copyright Act, Friday withdrew his resignation.
In a letter to Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal, Aamir said: “Sir, I have given a lot of thought to your request to take back my resignation. I have [...]
Aamir Khan resigns from Copyright Act panel
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Mumbai, Miffed by media reports that he is trying to harm writers, Bollywood star Aamir Khan has resigned from the 10-member committee formed by the government to look into the proposed amendments to the Copyright Act.
“It seems to me that there is an attempt by certain people to attack me in public by printing [...]
‘3 Idiots’ helped multiplexes out of strike slump
Monday, February 8th, 2010
New Delhi, Aamir Khan starrer “3 Idiots”, that has gone on to become the biggest hit in Hindi film history, has helped multiplexes recover from the two-month strike last year.
“3 Idiots” — which takes a critical look at the education system in the country — has already earned more than Rs.382 crore (Rs.3.82 billion/$82 million) [...]
Why is Bollywood silent?
Friday, February 5th, 2010
As cinema owners receive warning letters from the Shiv Sena asking them not to screen Khan’s forthcoming release, virtually every big actor, producer and director is silent. No comment issued so far by Salman Khan, Aamir Khan or Akshay Kumar.
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SRK sad at furore over his IPL statement
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is facing the Shiv Sena’s ire for saying that he favoured Pakistani players’ inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL), says he is “sad” his comments are being misconstrued as being against a group.
“Sad my statements are seen as a stand against a group instead of [...]
Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh ‘2 Idiots’ – Shiv Sena
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Mumbai, After targeting Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for his remarks supporting the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the IPL, the Shiv Sena Saturday dragged in Aamir Khan, calling the duo “2 Idiots”.
“In real life, Aamir and Shah Rukh have been proved as ‘2 Idiots’ as both are making stupid statements supporting the cause [...]
“Peepli Live” lauded at Sundance, Aamir Khan on a high
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
New Delhi, Bollywood star Aamir Khan is extremely happy that his production venture “Peepli Live” was received well by the audience at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, US.
“Our film ‘Peepli Live’ was really well-received here at the Sundance Film Festival. We had our first screening on the 24th (Jan) at the Egyptian Theatre, Park [...]