In a startling development, Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has voluntarily sought a ban on his own movie, Chennai Express, expected to hit theaters soon. The actor’s plea, coming on the heels of the Viswaroopam ban controversy, has taken industry observers by surprise. At a hastily arranged press conference, he said, “My name is Khan. And I’d [...]
Continue reading …The Taliban’s reclusive spiritual leader, Mullah Omar, has joined the likes of DMK supremo Karunanidhi to denounce the treatment meted out to Kamal Haasan’s magnum opus, Vishwaroopam, by the Dr. Jayalalithaa government, saying such intolerance by the administration and the protesting groups is shocking even by the Taliban’s standards. Speaking from his cave near Quetta [...]
Continue reading …In a move that has come as a pleasant jolt of surprise to ardent fans of South superstar Vijaykanth, actress Angelina Jolie has confirmed that she will be acting in a new Tamil movie opposite the Tamil matinee idol. That Angelina Jolie is a diehard fan of Vijaykanth since her childhood is well known outside [...]
Continue reading …Finally breaking his silence over mounting criticism of his wooden public demeanour and apparent lack of emoting skills, Dr. Manmohan Singh lashed out his detractors. “Cut me some slack here, guys,” screeched the otherwise soft-spoken PM, “at least I can emote much better than John Abraham.” Dr. Singh contends that surely if John can enjoy [...]
Continue reading …Oscar winner and Indian music legend AR Rahman celebrates his 47th birthday – an event that was attended by several celebrities including his old ‘pals’ Ismail Darbar and Bappi Lahiri. Unreal Times reporter Atul Baskarbe was at hand to capture the moments:
Continue reading …Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan today promised that his upcoming release, “Chennai Express,” will break new ground when it comes to logical inconsistencies in the movie’s plot. “Audiences are coming fresh from watching Dabangg 2, Khiladi 786 and recently Jab Tak Hai Jaan. I realize it’s going to be pretty challenging to top the standards [...]
Continue reading …The publicity blitz of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film “Chennai Express” directed by Rohit Shetty of “Golmaal” fame took off in spectacular fashion today, with full-blown front-page ads on leading newspapers, as well as making it to the top Twitter trends. The UnReal Times Twitter expert Hashtag Jones, brings you an exclusive compilation of [...]
Continue reading …They came out of the darkened theater, an odd couple. The fat man wiped the popcorn off his shirt-front and shook his head. ‘ What a bakwas fillim. Absolute bakwas.’ The young man wrapped the scarf tightly around his neck. ‘Bakwas? That was Sam Mendes…how…I…it was beautiful. Just beautiful. The best Bond ever.’ ‘Whatever it [...]
Continue reading …As superstar Rajinikanth turned 62 today, world leaders, scientists, men of letters, showbiz personalities and even page 3 celebrities called on the great man to wish him on the momentous occasion. The Unreal Times brings you pictures of Rajini’s 62nd birthday celebrations: [...]
Continue reading …Those of you who caught Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” would agree that it is an incredible visual experience. The story is simple enough. Pi Patel is the son of a zoo keeper who grows up in Pondicherry and falls in love with Anandi. However he is forced to leave her and his country behind [...]
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