Khushali Kumar’s debut film a ‘slice-of-life comedy’
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Gulshan Kumar’s daughter Khushali Kumar is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite R. Madhavan in “Dahi Cheeni”. She plays …
Demi Lovato joins Will Ferrell in comedy ‘Eurovision’
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato has been roped in for Netflix’s upcoming comedy movie “Eurovision”. Actor Will Ferrell, who has co-written the …
Priyansh Jora wants to do ‘Akshay Kumar kind of comedy’
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Actor Priyansh Jora made his Bollywood debut with the comedy-drama “Khandaani Shafakhana” but he didn’t exactly have a comic role in …
Being Amritsari, comedy comes naturally to me: Bharti Singh
Amritsar, Aug 13 (IANS) Popular comedian Bharti Singh feels humour comes naturally to her because she is an Amritsari. “Being an Amritsari, I think comedy …
Indian theatre director recreates 1939 American black comedy
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Originally set in New York with a drama critic and his family which loves to kill, American playwright Joseph Kesselring’s …
Classic comedy ‘Andaaz Apna Apna’ turns into stage play
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Theatre group Natya Ustaad presented a rendition of the classic 1994 Bollywood comedy film “Andaaz Apna Apna”. The play, “Tribute …
Mayur K Barot working on comedy film, sports biopic
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) After “Nawabzaade”, producer Mayur K. Barot is working on two projects — a multi-starrer comedy and a sports biopic. “Comedy is …
Harshad confident of pulling off comedy on new show
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Actor Harshad Arora has shown his action avatar and romantic side on TV shows. Now, he is happy to try out …
Comedy is challenging: Rajesh Kumar
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai” fame actor Rajesh Kumar, who is currently a part of the comedy show “Apna News Aayega”, says …
Rana Daggubati wants to remake Telugu comedy in Hindi
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Actor Rana Daggubati is happy with the success of the Telugu comedy “Oh! Baby”, and says he will “definitely” look …
Shooting for horror-comedy film ‘RoohiAfza’ begins
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The shooting of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer “RoohiAfza” has commenced. A post from the official Twitter account of Maddock …
Shooting for horror-comedy film ‘Rooh-Afza’ begins
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The shooting of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer “Rooh-Afza” has commenced. A post from the official Twitter account of Maddock …
Popular comedy writer, actor Crazy Mohan dead
Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Renowned Tamil writer, actor and comedy giant Crazy Mohan breathed his last here on Monday after he suffered a major heart …
The fall of stand-up comedy shows on Hindi TV channels
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Stand-up comedy, a major attraction on entertainment channels just a few years back, has virtually disappeared from TV and is …
Anurag Basu’s action-comedy set for February 2020 release
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Basu’s untitled film, an action-comedy, will release on February 21, 2020, read a statement from its makers. Directed by …
I’m eager to do comedy: Neena Gupta
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) She made her debut in the entertainment industry in 1985, and had a sort of resurgence in her career last year …
Evangeline Lilly starring in comedy ‘Happy Life’
Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Actors Evangeline Lilly and Ike Barinholtz have joined the independent comedy movie “Happy Life”. The film marks David Stassen debut …
Kevin Hart in English remake of Korean comedy
Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actor Kevin Hart will reportedly star in the English remake of Korean comedy film “Extreme Job”. Universal Pictures and CJ …
‘Arjun Patiala’ is spoofy kind of comedy: Kriti
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon, who will be seen playing the role of a crime journalist in “Arjun Patiala”, says that the upcoming …
Kate Beckinsale to star in action-comedy ‘Jolt’
Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) Actress Kate Beckinsale is set to star in “Jolt”, a female-driven action-comedy by director Tanya Wexler. Written by Scott Wascha, …
JLo, Owen Wilson to star in romantic comedy
Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez and actor Owen Wilson are set to star in the romantic-comedy “Marry Me”. Kat Coiro is directing …
Mindy Kaling, Priyanka teaming up for wedding comedy
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) “Quantico” star Priyanka Chopra Jonas and actress Mindy Kaling, who has Indian roots, will team up for a new film, …
Netflix to launch first radio comedy channel in US
San Francisco, April 11 (IANS) Moving beyond online video content, Netflix is ready to launch its first radio broadcast channel called “Netflix Is A Joke” …
Mindy Kaling lands comedy drama for Netflix
Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) Actress Mindy Kaling, who has Indian roots, is set to work on a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy show. “I’m joining the …
Saif, Ali Fazal, Fatima to star in horror comedy ‘Bhoot Police’
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan is teaming up with Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh for the upcoming 3D horror comedy film …
‘Luka Chuppi’ is a progressive intelligent comedy (Review)
Film: “Luka Chuppi”; Director: Laxman Utekar; Cast: Kartik Aryan, Kriti Sanon & Stellar Supporting Cast; Rating: ****(4 stars) Just when the smalltown comedy threatens to …
‘Cold Pursuit’: A noir comedy infused Neeson-esque drama (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: “Cold Pursuit”; Director: Hans Petter Moland; Cast: Liam Neeson, Tom Bateman, Tom Jackson, Emmy Rossum, Domenick Lombardozzi, Julia Jones, John Doman, Laura Dern; Rating: …
Rohit Shetty, Farah team up for action-comedy
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has signed Farah Khan to direct an action-comedy film for his production house, Rohit Shetty Picturez. “Sometimes the …
I can do more than comedy: Shreyas Talpade
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) He started his career in Bollywood with serious roles with films like “Iqbal” and “Dor”, but it was comedy which …
John Cena to star in Jason Bateman’s action-comedy
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor-wrestler John Cena has been roped in an an untitled action-comedy movie that Jason Bateman will direct and produce for …
Challenging to do comedy show on Swachh Bharat, says Rashami
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Actress Rashami Desai, who will be seen creating awareness about cleanliness in the new sitcom “Chalo Saaf Karein”, says imparting …
Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae to star in romantic comedy
Los Angeles, Jan 18 (IANS) “The Big Sick” star Kumail Nanjiani and “Insecure” star Issa Rae have joined hands for the romantic comedy “The Lovebirds”. …
‘Cabaret’: Comedy masquerading as drama of doomed damsel (Movie Review)
Film: “Cabaret” (ZEE5); Director: Kaustav Narayan Niyogi; Cast: Richa Chadha, Gulshan Devaiah and S. Sreesanth; Rating: 1/2 star Do you remember those gorgeous, sizzling cabaret …
Kader Khan was a pillar of comedy, says Sunil Pal
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Comedian Sunil Pal says that late Kader Khan was a pillar of comedy and that despite leaving this world forever, he …
I was bowled over by Kader Khan’s comedy: Raveena Tandon
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon, who has had the privilege of working with late veteran actor-comedian Kader Khan in several films like “Dulhe …
Sunny Deol rues lack of comedy films in Bollywood
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Actor Sunny Deol says people in Bollywood don’t make comedy films like “Bhaiaji Superhit” anymore. “The decision to take up the …
Rajkummar, Varun to shoot for horror-comedy film in UP
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Actors Rajkummar Rao and Varun Sharma will shoot for a horror-comedy film in Uttar Pradesh next year. After “Stree” and “Made …
Comedy audiences want to be surprised: Shubhangi
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Shubhangi Atre, who plays Angoori Bhabi in “Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain”, has won Best Actress – Comedy actor at Indian …
There’s much more longevity in comedy acting career: Vir Das
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Comedian-actor Vir Das says he does not see anything wrong in comics being typecast in films and that there is …
Kajal Pisal wants to do stand-up comedy (TV Snippets)
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) After featuring in TV shows like “Saath Nibhaana Saathiya” and “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain”, actress Kajal Pisal wants to do a …
Comedy is quite difficult to do: Nushrat
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Actress Nushrat Bharucha of “Pyaar Ka Punchnama” fame has some more comedy films coming up but says they’re not easy …