Here"s good news for Puneet Rajkumar fans. After the success of his film Milana, which has already completed 150 days screening at the box office, his new film, Bindaas, is hitting theatres this Valentine"s Day. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:51 am
The latest buzz on Superstar Rajinikanth Starrer Robot directed by Shankar is that the heroine of the film Aishwarya Bachchan will be paid Rs 6 crores to play her role in this film! Robot, which is budgeted for Rs 120 – 140 crores (yes, the budget is growing every day ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:46 am
Balu Mahendra, the veteran film maker who has kept himself away from filmmaking, is renamed his forthcoming project as Anal Kaatru. The film was launched yesterday at South Indian Film Chambers of Commerce Theatre, Chennai in presence of Bollywood director Rajkumar Santhoshi. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:39 am
Though Girish Kasaravalli's 'Nayee Neralu' failed to impress the selectors at National level, the film has been successfull in wooing the audience world-wide. The film which has been screened at various International Film Festivals and has recently bagged the V Shantaram award. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:36 am
Soundarya Rajinikanth, the younger daughter of Superstar Rajini and Managing Director of leading CG work company Ocher will join in the team of Robot as the graphics designer of Jeano, the robot dog. This robot plays in a crucial role in the film and appears along with Rajini in almost ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:33 am
There are rumours that the third Munnabhai sequel may have to be shelved as Arshad Warsi and Sanjay Dutt are in bad terms. Arshad recently chose to walk out of the Dhamaal sequel after he had serious disagreements with Sanjay Dutt over his role. Director Indra Kumar has denied the rumour ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:28 am
The beginning of year 2008 has been a dissappointing phase for leading actress Shreya. First it was Shankar and Rajinikanth, who signed Bollywood actress Aishwarya for Robot then now Raju Sundaram and Ajith have signed Katrina Kaif for their upcomming movie. Earlier, Shreya is the actress committed for the lead ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:26 am
Ilayathalapathy Vijay, the darling of Box Office after Superstar Rajini in Tamil film industry, is very certain about the release of his Kuruvi for summer 2008. He is very happy with the way his Kuruvi is getting shaped. According to the actor, Kuruvi will be better than Gilli, the Blockbuster ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:20 am
Rumours seem to have taken its toll on Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan. It was reported that Vidya was romancing Shahid after Kareena Kapoor left him for Saif Ali Khan. Some even went to the extent of making her the cause of the split. Now, the hot pair are reluctant to ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:18 am
Amazing combination of talent and cute looks makes this actor league apart from all the others actors of his generation. Having left an indelible imprint on the millions of minds as a child artist it might have been a cakewalk for Kunal Khemu later in the films. However, he fitting in every bill to a 'T, only proves (again) his acting prowess, which is highly commendable. Kunal's forthcoming film Superstar, also starring Tulip Joshi, Aushima Sawhney, is all set to release on Feb 8.
And Bollywood Hungama brings you an opportunity to have a chat with Kunal Khemu on Feb 8, Friday, at 1630 hrs IST. Source: Indiafm.com News | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:10 am
Actor Kunal who made his debut in Tamil with Kathalar Dhinam (1999) directed by Kathir, has committed suicide at his flat in Andheri, Mumbai. He was said to be depressed during the last few months due to his love failiure and lack of film oppurtunities. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:09 am
Women power is at the fore at the ongoing Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2008). Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:00 am
After the much talked-about Race the quietly efficient directorial duo Abbas-Mustan are taking a sabbatical. "We're scripting two films at the moment. But for now after the release of Race we've just one film the comedy Mr. Fraud to complete. That got delayed because of various reasons including Sanjay Dutt's dates. We're going to complete the film this year as soon as we get Sanju's and Ajay Devgan's dates. Bipasha who plays the lead will of course accommodate us. She has been our leading lady in her first film. And now she's part of Race," says the soft-spoken Abbas.
Abbas-Mustan are very excited about getting a chance to work with Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor and Sameera Reddy for the first time. "There are so professional. Race belongs to a genre we're identified with -the suspense thriller. But very different in subject and treatment. We'd welcome a hit because our last film Naqaab didn't do well. We feel Naqaab was ahead of its times."
The big leap forward for Abbas-Mustan in 2008 is production. "We're going full-throttle ahead with producing films," informs Abbas. "We've signed three directors. The writer Rumi Jaffrey, Rohit Jugraj (who has just made a film called Superstar and came to us with a brilliant script) and Nishikant Kamath who made the brilliant Dombivali Fast in Marathi." Dombivali Fast been done in Tamil by the same director with Madhavan in the lead. "Yes, it has," concedes Abbas. "But we're committed to do the Hindi version for a long time because we really like the subject."
The Hindi version of Dombivali Fast will star an unknown face. "The film requires a common man and a character whom the audience can easily identify with. A star just won't do," Abbas signs off. Source: Indiafm.com News | 7 Feb 2008 | 10:30 am
Filmmaker Karan Johar's new movie is a tribute to his late father Yash Johar. He has decided to name his new production, 'Dostana', after the 1980 blockbuster of the same name made by his father Yash Johar. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 10:00 am
South Indian actor Kunal Singh, who has also starred in some Bhojpuri movies and one Bollywood movie, has committed suicide at his residence in Oshiwara, northwest suburb of Mumbai. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:01 am
A remake of the Telugu hit 'Bhadra', director Maadesh's 'Gaja' has turned out to be a real entertainer and dominates the Kannada film chart this fortnight. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 5:31 am
Composer V. Harikrishna's tunes in 'Galipata' are enthralling audiences and it is the number one album of the fortnight. The top five Kannada albums are: Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 5:31 am
Bips goes ‘bob’ once again Times of India - 7 hours ago When it comes to being experimental and gutsy, there is no female in Bollywood who can compete with Bipasha. Known for initiating the short-is-in trend last year, the sultry actress is once again sporting a stunning short bob. Bips gets a bobMid-Day Mumbai Check out sexy Bips' new look!Glam Sham all 3 news articles
Eight documentaries on World War II screened at the ongoing Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) have revealed many unknown details about the Indian armed forces' contribution to the Allied offensive against the Axis forces. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 4:00 am
It looks like the Govinda-Salman Khan pair has competition. Even as David Dhawan plans to bring the 'Partner' partnership alive again in a sequel, Anees Bazmi is busy scripting part two of 'Welcome' in which he plans to cast Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar together again. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 4:00 am
Too much attention is worrying Madhur Bhandarkar and UTV. Whether they like it or not, every move, manoeuvre, pirouette and pout on the sets of ramp romp titled 'Fashion' is being religiously reported back to them. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 2:30 am
The Indian music terrain is proving to be a huge draw for Pakistani bands, thanks to big money, fame and Bollywood prospects. And Indian listeners who find their music soul stirring are certainly not complaining. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 2:30 am
News of a private gay party in Thane being raided by police has sent shock waves in filmdom. Actors like Celina Jaitley, Manoj Bajpai and Lillete Dubey feel laws pertaining to homosexuality should be revised. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Feb 2008 | 2:00 am
It's a proud moment for Karan Johar. Because he has decided to name his new production starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra after a hit film of his father from 1980. The film directed by his assistant Tarun Mansukhani is set in Miami, the shoot for which starts this summer. And it's just been named Dostana.
Says Karan Johar, "For a long time we had no title for Tarun Mansukhani's brilliant script. It's funny, sassy, hilariousâ¦and it's about the friendship between these two guys played by Abhishek and John. So, I don't know why it took us so long to hit on the right title. Dostana, it is. I was waiting for Tarun to return from location scouting before firming in on the title."
Karan gets nostalgic about the title. "You know when my father produced Dostana in 1980 when he was going through hard times. But all the three principal actors Amit Uncle (Bachchan), Shatrughan Sinhaji and Zeenat Aman co-operated to the fullest. That's how the film was made."
So is the new Dostana a love triangle like the old one? "Ha! Well, yes and no. Though it's a love story. There's a never-before twist in the tale. All I can say on-record is that we've never had a love triangle like this before. And you'll never see Abhishek and John playing something like this again," promises Karan.
He's also relieved that there was no title hassle. "For Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna I had to ask Aroona Irani aunty. She sweetly gave me the title in exchange for a pappi (kiss). For Dostana, I had to kiss nobody, except my father's memory." Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 5:05 pm
There is no denying the fact that Karan Johar is among the most prominent and visible directors in Bollywood. When not producing or directing films, the actor keeps making appearances be it as talk show host, as judge on a T.V. show, hosting film awards or even at times making cameos in films.
The talented director, who was last seen in good friend Shah Rukh Khan's production OSO, in a small role, will now be seen in two movies this year.
The first one (which is common news by now) is Madhur Bhandarkar's much talked about Fashion while the second one will be good friend Ekta Kapoor's film C Company directed by debutant director Sachin Yardi.
Interestingly, Karan would be playing a game show host in the film and would host a funny version of the popular show KBC. The film will also have Mahesh Bhatt hosting a talk show called 'Simply Bhatt'.
In this new age of cinema, directors have become crowd pullers, not just for their work behind the camera but also in front of it. Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 3:57 pm
She is a former Miss India who stormed her way into millions of hearts as she stepped out of the water in a stunning swimsuit (ala Bo Derek) in her debut film Qayamat. She followed it up with some bold performances in films like Julie. She even excelled in comedy delivering the hit flick Kya Kool Hai Hum. Recently she played quite a mysterious character in Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. She is none other than the stunning beauty Neha Dhupia.
Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to get one on one with the queen of hearts as she talks about her forthcoming film Mithya. Don't miss this chance to chat with Neha Dhupia on, Thursday, Feb 7, at 16:00 hrs IST. Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 3:48 pm
Madhur Bhandarkar and UTV have reason to worry. Whether they like it or not, every move manoeuvre pirouette and pout on the sets of Bhandarkar's ramp romp is religiously reported backâ¦And the director is in a panic.
Everyone associated with the film and all members of the cast and crew who attend the shooting regularly have signed a written contract swearing utter secrecy. So, protective and apprehensive are they about breach of confidentiality that the primary members of the cast have gone almost underground.
"If you thought Yash Raj Films are protective about the details regarding their films, then you've to see what levels of secrecy are being exercised for Fashion. All of us are virtually on tenterhooks trying to keep the characters, scenes and situations under wraps. But the more we try the more it seems people outside are trying to know what we're up to," says a very prominent part of the Fashion team.
Earlier this week when Neil Mathur dropped in to meet Madhur on the sets of Fashion, there was widespread speculation that Neil has been signed for a role in the film.
In fact, the actor had dropped in for a casual chat.
Reluctant to speak Madhur finally says, "We're all getting worried about the constant attention being given to Fashion. I admit it's the most glamorous film I've made. But I still find the curiosity about what we're doing to be a little unhealthy and scary."
The last straw was the reporting of Kangana Ranaut's wardrobe-malfunction sequence last week. The actress who's currently completely immersed in her role, freaked out when the news of the scene was reported the morning after it was shot. Security is further being tightened on the sets of Fashion, as there's a prevalent fear on the sets that someone or some people are planning a quickie to beat Fashion to the theatres.
Sighs Madhur, "We can't understand how our scenes are leaking out. The security is so tight even I am frisked every morning before entering the sets. We aren't insecure about others making fashion-related films. I'll shoot at my own pace and wrap up the film by May. But the curiosity about what I'm making is more alarming than flattering." Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 3:31 pm
The fact that Baadshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is popular world over is something which cannot be challenged. In fact, reiterating this is news that King Khan's latest smash hit from the Yash Raj films banner Chak De India would be screening on the opening day of the Asian Film Festival 2008 in Jeddah.
The 12 day long festival, which starts on Feb 9th and goes on until Feb 20th, is being organized by the Asian Consuls General Club.
The festival which begins with Chak De India and a Saudi Arabian documentary would also feature some popular Asian documentaries and films like Nitaboh (Japan), Mukhsin (Malaysia), Udu Gan Yamaya (Sri Lanka), Aha (Bangladesh), Jinnah (Pakistan) and Beautiful Homeland (China).
Invitations are being issued by the respective consulates for their movies. Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 1:31 pm
Navdeep Singh, director of much-acclaimed Manorama - Six Feet Under, is currently working on the script of two films simultaneously. Leaving behind the unfortunate box office failure of his debut film, the writer-director is diverting all his energies to the two projects he is giving shape to.
"I have yet to zero in on which of the two scripts I would pick first to start shooting for. While one is an action thriller, other is an action comedy. From the drama of Manorama, I am now exploring the action genre," informs Navdeep Singh.
Has he finalized any names for the film? "To be honest, I am giving script the utmost priority here without pondering too much on the logistics. I will start freezing on the producers, actors and the film's title once these scripts are ready. There is no point getting an entire arrangement done without a script in hand", Navdeep remarks.
"In any case, we are seriously short of actors", he chuckles, "With corporate houses taking away majority of stars, filmmakers like me have to work extra hard to get the right combination." Continues Navdeep with a smile, "I guess we need to create more stars, considering most of the big ones are taken."
Meanwhile, how is the progress on the two scripts? "They are pretty much ready to be wrapped. Overall, I am happy with the progress being made. I guess in around a couple of months, I should have a kind of draft ready based on which I can start conversing with people I wish to rope in."
Originally hailing from Delhi, Navdeep Singh, who is in his early 40's, has studied film at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. It has been over a decade since he has been making advertising films in places as diverse as LA, London and Bombay.
Meanwhile the ad filmmaker turned movie director is happy with the response his debut film is fetching on the DVD circuits. "That's the beauty of the evolved DVD market. At least today a film is getting a second chance soon after its theatrical run. Thankfully, the film didn't die down over the months and is now doing well on DVDs. I am being informed that it is one of the Top-3 selling DVDs at major stores." Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 12:12 pm
Friendship of Onir and Sanjay Suri continues to get thicker with every passing year. Touchwood!
After working together on films like My Brother Nikhil and Bas Ek Pal followed by late 2007 announcement of Kill Chhabra, the duo has now announced the launch of Sorry Bhai. The film is already on floors and is being considered special since it also marks the comeback of Chitrangada Singh.
For those who came in late, Chitrangada Singh is the same gorgeous lady who had made waves when she fetched immense appreciation for her work in Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi. Later, she announced a premature retirement from films after doing just one more project Kal - Yesterday and Tomorrow. Both the films had arrived way back in 2005 and though Bollywood followers were left wondering if the Delhi woman would ever make a comeback, Onir made it happen.
Says Onir, "I wanted a young woman for a lead role in my romantic comedy Sorry Bhai and was thinking of casting Chitrangada Singh. Still, honestly speaking I wasn't sure if she would even be willing to hear out the script as she had announced her premature retirement. This is when someone suggested me to at least get in touch with her as there was a buzz around her planning a comeback."
Elaborating the change of events, he adds, "To my pleasant surprise, once she read the script I just had to make a quick visit to Delhi to meet her. Soon everything was locked and pronto we moved on with the project. Rest of the cast comprising of Sanjay Suri, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and Shabana Azmi was already in place so that helped us in beginning the shoot of the film."
Talking about the shooting plans, Onir says, "We are already canning some scenes in Mumbai and would be off to Mauritius in a week's time. There we would have a start to finish schedule till March end as the majority of film is set there. Sorry Bhai is likely to have a summer 2008 release."
Title of Sorry Bhai seems like a conscious move away from the heavy-duty stuff he subjected the audience to in his first two films - My Brother Nikhil and Bas Ek Pal. Laughs Onir, "You could say that. I guess it was the right time for me to shift genres and make something which was truly different from what I have done in the past. It's a first romantic comedy for me and I am looking forward to a lot of fun."
Along with Sanjay Suri, Jaspreet Walia (brother of Bunty Walia) is also co-producing the film with Onir. Source: Indiafm.com News | 6 Feb 2008 | 12:03 pm
