Heather Mills may quit Britain forever once she gets her divorce from estranged husband Sir Paul McCartney. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
The family members of troubled pop star Britney Spears want her to leave showbiz. They are keeping a constant eye on her and don`t allow her to go out, not even with her cousins. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
Customary pre-release jitters notwithstanding, Ashutosh Gowariker looks relaxed and says his epic romance `Jodhaa Akbar`, releasing Friday, is not a bare narration of historical facts. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
Broadway play `Monty Python`s Spamalot`, directed by Mike Nichols, has stopped making fun of Britney Spears and changed the lyrics of their song. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
Hollywood hunk Nicolas Cage has filed a lawsuit against former co-star Kathleen Turner following the allegations made in her autobiography about his behaviour on a film set. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
Actress Natalie Portman is tired of getting scripts in which her character plays a stripper or a prostitute. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
After fighting the bad guys in Jackie Chan`s action flick – The Myth, bollywood beauty, Mallika Sherawat would be soon spotted in yet another Hollywood film, The Aquarian Gospel – a film that focuses on the life of Jesus Christ. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
Gina Gershon, Bryan Gershon and Scout Taylor-Compton are set to join Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci in their new movie `Love Ranch`, a drama of passion and betrayal in a Nevada brothel. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 4:25 pm
It's confirmed. Shah Rukh Khan has entrusted Anubhav Sinha (of Dus and Tum Bin fame) with the responsibility of directing a Red
Chillies production. Though earlier there were speculations around the authenticity of the news piece, the man at the helm of affairs comes out in
open.
"Yes, this is true. I am indeed going to direct this film which would be heavy on CGI and VFX. At this moment no decision has been taken on whether
Shah Rukh Khan would be acting in the film or not as the script is still being finalized", says Anubhav Sinha whose last release was Cash.
Budget of this yet untitled film has been pegged at $25 million (Rs. 100 crores) which automatically makes it India's most expensive film ever. What
does Anubhav feel about this transition to the super league? "With big power comes bigger responsibilities", chuckles Anubhav while obviously
quoting superhero Spiderman.
He continues, "The film is obviously huge and there would be extensive pre-production required for it. Shah Rukh is getting some of the best
technicians from the world to work on the project. When he makes a statement that the film has to match the standards set by Spiderman, I
have to be continuously on my toes."
Since the film is CGI and VFX laden, is it mainly an animation/special effects film, as reported in some sections of media. "What rubbish", says an
amused Anubhav, "You don't spend 100 crores on a core animation film. This is very much going to be a live action film with real people. But yes, it
would have high dose of VFX."
It was two years back that Anubhav Sinha had got into a first round discussion with Shah Rukh Khan around the project. Khan went on to do Om
Shanti Om in the interim and recently gave a nod to his dream project. Was he overtly bothered about the Cash imbroglio?
"He hasn't spoken to me about it", replies Anubhav, "I don't know whether he has seen Cash or not. In any case, he has been in the
entertainment business for long and fully understands what goes behind the scenes for the success or failure of a project."
While work is still on for the production and financing of the film, Shah Rukh Khan is already said to be in talks with Eros Entertainment and visual
effects guru Charles Darby who has worked on films like The Matrix and Minority Report. Most of the year 2008 would go into getting the
base ready for the film to come on floors.
As per Khan, the film is going to be over the top and a madcap with a feel that would be as beautiful as Spider-Man when it comes to special
effects. Though Anubhav Sinha refuses to divulge much about the plot of the film, there are indications that the film with a feel of videogame would
be centered on a bunch of children who wish for bad things but get a reality check when they come true.
"Let the suspense stay on about what the film is all about. In any case, I don't wish to reveal much about the film since it is at least a year away. Let
me get my act in place till then", signs off Anubhav. Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:57 pm
Mohit Ahlawat has opted out of the Aamir Khan starrer Ghajini Remake and contrary to rumors, Aamir isn't responsible. Breaking out of his self-imposed reclusiveness, Mohit clears the air. "Aamir was very sweet to me, very helpful. It's the director A.R. Murugadoss who didn't know his mind. What he narrated to me and what I finally saw in the Telugu film was very different. I knew my character of the police officer dies at interval point. But the way he dies in the Telugu film and the way it was told to me were very different. When I questioned the director about it he just looked at me confused. He had no reply." The role had been offered to Mohit through Bhushan Kumar of T-Series (who have the music rights for the Hindi remake).
"When I was told that the role lasts only till interval I wasn't too keen on it. But I was told it was going to be a guest appearance. When I saw the original film, I was zapped. The character did not seem right. I decided to opt out. In any case, the film has been delayed excessively. It was supposed to start in September 2007." For now Mohit is happy to have completed Shagird with Tigmanshu Dhulia. "It has been a great learning experience working with Nana Patekar. He's not at all the way he appears to be. I identify with him completely because he's straightforward and simple-hearted. I realize one needs to be diplomatic in this industry. But I can't be a fake. I'd rather leave the industry and join my father's business."
For now that seems unlikely. After Shagird, Mohit has signed another film with a director named Amal Neerad. "Amal had done the cinematography of James. I guess we both need to prove ourselves beyond where we started," Mohit says refusing to name Ram Gopal Varma in his interview. "I've moved on. I wish others would too." Source: Indiafm.com Features | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:20 pm
Valentine Bollywood Hungama
With just one day to go for Valentineââ¬â¢s Day, love is indeed in the air, water and everywhere else. Just like all of us, we are sure that our B-town folks would also be getting all lovey-dovey with their special someone tomorrow. The whole year round, we keep getting excited read about who is seeing whom and who is going around with whom in Bollywood. Now that the day has finally come where you express your feelings to your loved ones, we at Bollywood Hungama decided to find out from all of you, who in your opinion is the Hottest Couple in Bollywood?
So what are you waiting for, vote for the couple from the tinsel-town who you think are made-for-each-other.
Kareena Kapoor ââ¬â Saif Ali Khan
Preity Zinta ââ¬â Ness Wadia
Ayesha Takia ââ¬â Farhan Azmi
Deepika Padukone ââ¬â Yuvraaj Singh
John Abraham ââ¬â Bipasha Basu
Priyanka Chopra ââ¬â Harman Baweja
Ranvir Shorey ââ¬â Konkona Sen Sharma
Soha Ali Khan ââ¬â Siddharth
Salman Khan ââ¬â Katrina Kaif
Amrita Arora ââ¬â Usman Afzal
Source: Indiafm.com Features | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:15 pm
Welcome has been Welcomed with open arms in Pakistan. Released last Friday [8th February], the film has fared very well in its opening weekend, despite the fact that the pirated DVDs have been in circulation there… Meanwhile, the business has hit rock bottom in the absence of new releases in ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:01 pm
Upendra starrer "Budhdhivantha' has finished its shooting portions and the production work is in full swing. Recently a song of the film featuring Upendra and Saloni was shot in China. Producers Mohan and Shankaregowda had organised a press conference recently to provide information about the film's progress. This was the ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 11:56 am
Ashutosh Gowarikar's magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar has been shot in grand style. The jewellery used for the movie was not left far behind. Tanishq, the leading jewellery brand made all the jewellery worn by Aishwarya Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan in the historical epic. The jewellery made were a blend of ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 11:45 am
Just a few days back, scientists all over the world were baffled by the fact that in India, despite facing an all-time drop of temperature, people were not even complaining! After deep probing, it was found that the reason for this was the latest issue of FHM, a men's magazine, ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 11:02 am
The buzz in the movie industry for the rapidly-revived career of Rohit Jugraj whose Kunal Khemu starrer Superstar opened this week to favourable reviews is that his next project is a desi action-drama version of the super chick flick Hollywood blockbuster Charlie's Angels.
According to the talk doing the rounds in the film trade, the medico-metamorphosed-into-moviemaker, Rohit Jugraj, who started his career by assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali and then directed the fiasco actioner James for Ram Gopal Varma, has been approached by Abbas-Mustan to produce his take on Charlie's Angels.
The film is expected to star Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra as the three sexy 'angels' played originally by Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu. Rohit, currently cruising in the safe zone of a well-received film, is cautious. "Yes, I'm directing a film for Abbas-Mustan. And it's the Charlie's Angels styled girls' action flick. I'm going to say neither yes nor no to the three names you've mentioned in the lead. All I'll say at this stage is that my producers Abbas-Mustan are very influential and they've worked with the who's who of the industry. For them getting my wish list of actors won't be a problem."
However, Rohit Jugraj warns that his Charlie's Angels would be very different from the original. "Only the idea of three super-sexy girls in action combats isn't enough for me. I'll be going much deeper into their psyche, as I've done in Superstar. On the surface, Kunal Khemu plays just another double role. But I've tried to examine the duality of human personality through the two roles."
Rohit is amused by the comparisons of Superstar with Om Shanti Om. "Sure my film too has its protagonist playing a junior artiste and a hedonistic star. But Shah Rukh in OSO was in an entirely different orbit. One critic has said I have too many close-ups of my hero, Kunal Khemu, in the film. I challenge any other actor of Kunal's generation to hold his expressions on camera for so long in close-ups."
Rohit has gone through tremendous hardships to make an original film. "During my Bangkok stint of Superstar, my cameraman Mahendra Shetty just upped and left. I had no choice but to do the cinematography in Bangkok myself. Making Superstar wasn't easy. After James, I had to start from scratch. But the struggle has taught me a lot." Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Feb 2008 | 10:54 am
Senior actors Nazar, Seetha and Chandramohan are acting in a new film titled Mahayagnam. Krishna Thota is the director of the film. Ranga Ravinder Guptha and Sandhya Ravinder Guptha are the producers. Bhanupriya is playing an important role in the film. The film is about good and evil and how ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 10:51 am
Yadla Jogireddy is producing 'Sri Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Mahatyam' - a film that has Babumohans son Udaybabu playing the lead role. The film will be directed by Vemuganti. The audio of the film was released recently. Kodi Ramakrishna, SV Krishna Reddy, Shyam Prasad Reddy, Maganti Gopinath attended the programme as ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 10:43 am
It is well known that music director RP Patnaik is making his directorial debut with the film Andamaina Manasulo. The film has Rajiv, Archana and Ramya in lead roles and is produced SV Babu under his banner SV Productions. Patnaik seems to want to make hay while the sun shines ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 10:31 am
Comedy actor Jaggesh and brother Komalkumar are sharing screen space in the yet-to-release film, CID Esha, directed by Rajesh Fernandes and produced by real estate businessman, C. Umakanth Raju. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 9:54 am
It was like a bolt from the blue. Golden Star Ganesh took everyone by surprise by tying the knot with his girlfriend Shilpa on February 11, a week ahead of the scheduled date. He may be happy that he is married to the girl he loves, but thousands of his ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 9:44 am
Jiah Khan, the hot bombshell who made her debut opposite none other than Big B in RGV's Nishabd has bagged yet another plum project. The actress has been signed opposite Shahid Kapoor in Ken Ghosh's yet-to-be titled film. This is Jiah's third film. She also stars in the remake of Ghajini ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Feb 2008 | 9:41 am
Customary pre-release jitters notwithstanding, Ashutosh Gowariker looks relaxed and says his epic romance 'Jodhaa Akbar', releasing Friday, is not a bare narration of historical facts. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 8:33 am
It looks like the season of comebacks for married heroines. After Madhuri Dixit, it's Chitrangada Singh who makes a comeback with the romantic comedy 'Sorry Bhai' after her abrupt departure from movies. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:31 am
Mahesh Bhatt has decided to return to direction 10 years after the searing 'Zakhm' to depict the life and teachings of his spiritual guru U.G. Krishnamurthy. The veteran director plans to present it as a documentary. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:30 am
There is no other music artiste today who blurs the line between art and life like Amy Winehouse. Her music and persona melt into each other and her life bleeds into her songs. She is blessed with an incredible voice but is also cursed in her addictions. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:30 am
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will return to television playing the host in a new game show based on the international 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' format.
A news report about his alleged extramarital affair creating trouble in his marriage has Emraan Hashmi far from fazed. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 2:00 am
Valentine brings to mind Red Roses, chocolates, gifts and your eyes mirror the person you cherish in life. B4U Music makes it even more special; they have on board the most handsome and biggest heartthrob of bollywood Hrithik Roshan on their show STARSTOP on this Valentine’s day. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Bollywood’s Punjab Da Puttar –Sunny Deol was last seen in his very own home production ‘Apne’. The film saw Sunny share screen space with Papa Dharmendra and little bro Bobby Deol. Since the smash hit success of ‘Apne’, Sunny is out to revive his production house-Vijeyata Films which had taken a dip few years ago. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Around two years back Subash Ghai launched Mukta Searchlight by assigning directorial reigns to director Nagesh Kukunoor and one must admit Nagesh did a good job. Nagesh made a film that inspired many to believe and thus launched the much talented Shreyas Talpade with ‘Iqbal’. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Sanjay and Manyata Dutt have been making news for the last couple of days in the headlines for their marriage and the wedding bash that was held later. The couple had hosted their post-wedding reception at a Bandra night club for their friends and well wishers. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Katrina Kaif is finally coming out from Salman Khan’s shadow. This pretty damsel has recently bagged a six-crore deal for two films with Studio 18. Though Katrina has confirmed the news of this deal, she refuses to talk much about it and wishes to maintain its confidentiality. Katrina has already done two films Namaste London and Welcome with this production house, and the third one soon t Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
After deftly maneuvering the responsibility of hosting KBC from Big B’s style to SRK trademark, King Khan is all set to host yet another reality show on STAR Plus. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Jodhaa Akbar, the epic romance between Mughal Emperor Akbar and the fiery Rajput princess Jodhaa - a co-production between UTV Motion Pictures and Ashutosh Gowariker Productions - is set for an epic scale release worldwide on February 15, 2008. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
This dame sure knows the way to be under the lime light! Just a few days back she had created news attending Baba Ramdev’s yoga camp. Now this busty babe is in the news again, this time for being cast as a friend of none other that Jesus Christ. JESUS CHRIST! Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Vashu Bhagnani is all set to launch his son Jackie Bhagnani in his next venture titled Kal Kisne Dekha. Sharing screen space with Jackie will be Manmohan Desai's niece, Vaishali Desai. The film is expected to go on the floors by the end of March and will be directed by Vivek Sharma.
On asking why he zeroed down on Vaishali, Vashu says, âI was on a lookout for a fresh face. Looking into the past with films like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Pardes etc, I personally feel that romantic flicks do really well with a newcomer in the female lead. So, I was on a look out for a fresh face. After auditioning around 100 new faces, I came across this simple cute looking girl; Vaishali initially did not disclose her relation with Manmohan Desai.
He goes on to add, âVaishali had won the title of Miss. India International in the Ponds Femina beauty contest and was first seen with SRK in a Sun Feast commercial, hence she fits the bill perfectly. Also, we are in talks with Nana Patekar and Javed Jaffrey, so, it will take us another 10 to 12 days to finalize the cast of the film.â
Kal Kisne Dekha is a romantic-thriller and has Sajid-Wajid composing the music. To which Vashu informs, âWe commenced with the recording of the songs on Feb 6 and have finished one track.â Interestingly, Rakesh Roshan recommended the film's title 'Kal Kisne Dekha' as a token of love to Vashu Bhagnani on Vashu's anniversary.
Vashu Bhagnani is expected to start off with 4 films this year, out of which one is Kal Kisne Dekha and the second one is a Govinda starrer to be directed by David Dhawan. Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 4:42 pm
Reports in a section of the press that marriage is on the cards for the most talked-about couple in showbiz, has the habitually calm Saif Ali Khan
vocally agitated. Apparently, parents of both the couples have not taken the reports of a shaadi too kindly. Especially agitated are Kareena's parents
who feel such a premature announcement can hamper her career, which has taken off in a big way after the spectacular success of Jab We
Met. A spot of sincere Saif-speak.
You and Kareena have apparently undergone a secret ânikaahâ on Wednesday afternoon.
All I will say is, it's absolutely false. There's been far too much speculation and fabrication about our relationship. It's annoying me. I am sure it's
annoying the public as well. Far too much attention is being given to our relationship. This marriage rumor is the giddy limit. Both our families are
very upset by these rumors.
So when do you plan to get married?
We'll certainly be getting married. But not for the next 3-4 years. Right now, we both have our individual careers to look out for. Please, allow us to
concentrate on our careers. I am especially worried about how such rumors will affect Kareena's career. At this juncture of her career, the last thing
she needs is to have people eagerly marrying her off. The fact of the matter is, I'm seriously involved, and yes, the relationship would come to a
logical conclusion, namely marriage. But when it does we'll announce it properly.
Your astrologer has been quoted as saying that your nikaah with Kareena did take place on Wednesday.
Pandit Suvashitraj is someone I did consult in the past. He was introduced to me by Ambika Hinduja when I was shooting for Being Cyrus. Out
of a flippant curiosity, I asked him questions about my future. I am greatly disturbed by the amount of information he seems to have accumulated
about my personal life. Even I am not aware of the nikaah. I spoke to him on Friday morning after the story appeared. He said his words had
been twisted. And he flatly denies having made any statement on my marriage plans. I don't think I'll be speaking to him again.
So what were you doing at 12.30 pm on Wednesday when you are supposed to have been getting married?
I was shooting for Kunal Kohliâ¦.I have the perfect alibi, ha ha.
Your mom says you didn't inform the family when you got married the first time?
That's true. In a million years, I wouldn't do that to my family again.
Do you think some people are spreading the marriage rumor to actually harm Kareena's career?
I never thought of it that way. I don't think rumors of marriage would damage her career. But getting married definitely would. As long the truth is
known, there's no harm done. And the truth is, these marriage rumors are utter rubbish. We aren't married. We aren't living together. Unfortunately, I
don't get to see Kareena half as much as I'd like to.
Has your new home being done to accommodate two people?
I think twenty people can live comfortably in my new home. If you mean Kareena, and me I hope we do live together in that house. But that would be
in the future. Whenever both of our families and we are ready. But let me make it clear, sheâs the woman I want to marry and will marry.
Kareena must be upset by these rumors.
She has every right to be.
Do these rumors make Valentine's Day unpleasant for you two?
Why should they? No, and before you ask I am not telling you our plans. They're very private. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 12 Feb 2008 | 4:39 pm
His creativity has no bounds; he invoked patriotism through Lagaan, he made us realize our duty towards our country with Swades and now, he is all set to explore history with Jodhaa Akbar. By now you must have already guessed who we are talking about. Yes, he is the one and only creative and thoughtful Ashutosh Gowarikar.
So, chat with Ashutosh Gowarikar as he will be live on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Wednesday, February 13, at 1630 hrs IST. Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 4:32 pm
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âWe are very confident of Jodhaa Akbar and looking forward to people's reactions from Friday onwards,â says Siddharth Roy Kapoor, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Distribution and Syndication, UTV. âI am very upbeat about the film and think that people should go and see it,â he adds, dousing the fire of controversies and the rumours that have afflicted the film off late.
The epic love story of Rajput Princess Jodhaa Bai and one of India's greatest rulers ever Akbar deserves a grand premiere. And that's exactly what is slated to happen at IMAX Adlabs in Mumbai where exotic Rajasthani ambience is being created by genius Art Director Nitin Desai. Confirming the news, Kapoor said, âNitin Desai is working on it and like everything else, he is planning everything to perfection.â Could you elaborate as to what all one can see at the premiere? âIt is best that people see it for themselves.â
There have been reports that the deal with the multiplexes is yet to be struck. Will the film release there at all? âWe are talking to all the multiplex partners and will reach a fair and reasonable solution for both the parties by the time the film releases,â Kapoor says. Considering there have been protests in Rajasthan, will Jodhaa Akbar be releasing there? âWe are releasing in Rajasthan.â Is there any specific area in Rajasthan where the film may not release? âWe are releasing at all places.â
On the hindsight, what are your thoughts on the controversies that have dogged Jodhaa Akbar? âI would want people to watch the film and then reach a conclusion,â Siddharth says. In an era of shorter attention spans, don't you think, at 3 hours 20 minutes, Jodhaa Akbar is a bit too long? âFrankly, if a film holds then it holds for the entire duration. If it doesn't then it doesn't even for a two hour film.â
Alright point taken, what about the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film, are they releasing too? âYes Jodhaa Akbar is being released in Tamil and Telugu as well.â How many prints? âClose to 100 prints collectively.â With the film releasing a day later Valentine's Day, would you call it that it befits the amorous air all around? âAt the heart of the film, it's a love story. It's quiet an apt movie for Valentine's Day,â Siddharth Roy Kapoor signs off.
Jodhaa Akbar is the labour of love. In an era of rapid fire moviemaking, one man dared to put up an unbelievable canvas and paint a picture out of the colours of blood and sweat. This Friday, the fate of the movie will be sealed and if first impressions are to be believed, it's an eye opening riveting tale. Whatever may be the end result, but one thing is for sure, the Herculean efforts of the entire team of Jodhaa Akbar ought to be applauded. Let the curtains liftâ¦let the show begin⦠Source: Indiafm.com Features | 12 Feb 2008 | 3:46 pm
Emraan Hashmi moves out of the Bhatt fold temporarily for a film that brings Hollywood's Warner Bros to Indian shores for the second time. Their first project in Hindi is Nikhil Advani's Chandni Chowk To China.
The second venture sees Warner tying up with Tandav films, of Khosla Ka Ghosla, for a study of intimate human relationships set in Delhi. And Emraan Hashmi gets a total makeover of look image and personality for the part. Finally, after playing the serial kisser in a series of Bhatt films, Emraan is ready to play a fully mature married man with kids.
And the producers, not convinced that Emraan could carry off the mellow mature look, are giving him a complete makeover. Emraan admits sheepishly that he is going into a totally different zone this time. He also admits that his attempts to go beyond the Bhatt family fold haven't been so successful. "I did The Train which wasn't by the Bhatts and where I played a married man. So, it isn't as if I haven't played a married man with a family before. I agree such attempts haven't been so successful for me. Films where I've a streak of mystery and mischief are more liked. I haven't been appreciated in my mature roles like Awaarapan. With my new film I hope to rectify that. When writer Jaideep Sahni narrated it to me I immediately wanted to do it. It takes me into areas and emotions I haven't covered before."
The untitled film being produced by Savita Raj of Tandav Filmswho produced last year's sleeper hit Khosla Ka Ghosla, also finds the writer Jaideep Sahni moving out of his comfort zone. Jaideep who wrote the two inspirational films Chak De India and Aaja Nachle for Yashraj Films is looking forward to the challenge of writing a film that takes him into a different zone. "This is a commitment from the time I did Khosla Ka Ghosla for Tandav Films. They took two stories from me. This is the second one," says Sahni.
Emraan Hashmi will be spending this summer in Delhi shooting this very unusual film directed by Joy Augustine who made his directorial debut with AB Corp Ltd's Tere Mere Sapne and has just completed a film based on the Mumbai train blasts for Sunil Shetty's Popcorn Entertainment. Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 2:52 pm
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Jiah Khan, the hot bombshell who made her debut opposite none other than Big B in RGV's Nishabd has bagged yet another plum project. The actress has been signed opposite Shahid Kapoor in Ken Ghosh's yet-to-be titled film. This is Jiah's third film. She also stars in the remake of Ghajini alongside Aamir Khan.
Interestingly, a lot of names like Amrita Rao and even Kangana Ranaut were being considered to play the lead role but as luck would have it, it was Jiah who finally bagged the role. The film, which is set to be based on music and dance, will have Marty (who has worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears) choreographing some dances.
Post Jab We Met, Shahid is surely riding high and with such an unusual pairing, curiosity will certainly be there when the film hits the screens Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 1:09 pm
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who started his career as an actor with TV serial 'Fauji', says that whatever he has achieved in life is all because of television. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Feb 2008 | 1:01 pm
Just a few days back, scientists all over the world were baffled by the fact that in India, despite facing an all-time drop of temperature, people were not even complaining! After deep probing, it was found that the reason for this was the latest issue of 'FHM', a men's magazine, which features super-hot Kareena Kapoor as the cover girl.
Having said that, let us also offer you a chance of a lifetime! The deal is that If you are a man with 'Nice Eyes, Nice Nose' and know the best possible places that serve 'Chinese food'â¦, then, voila, you are JUST the man who can give some real competition to Saif, as this is all it takes to qualify as Kareena's date! In the mag, she talks about her likes, dislikes, romance, films, stalkers, some tips and advice for men and of course, Saif! Source: Indiafm.com Features | 12 Feb 2008 | 12:26 pm
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Bollywood siren, Mallika Sherawat, who earlier acted in an international production, The Myth, alongside Jackie Chan will now star in an American film called The Aquarian Gospel.
The film is based on Jesus Christ's life (especially his early years) and will be directed by Australian filmmaker, Drew Heriot, who earlier directed the smash hit docu-feature, The Secret.
There has been a belief that Christ, between the age of 13 yrs and 30 yrs, traveled through India, Tibet, Persia, Greece and Egypt. Mallika would be playing the role of Saraswati, one of Yeshua's (Jesus) loyal friends whom he meets while he travels through India.
Interestingly, Mallika even played an Indian princess from the period era in The Myth which bombed at the box-office. In fact, Mallika's appearance after all the hue-and- cry was just a blink and a miss kind of a role.
Well, let's see if Madame Sherawat has a better and bigger role this time around. Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 12:26 pm
Firoz Nadiadwala's Welcome, which has been a huge hit across the globe, finally released in Pakistan on February 8, 2008.
Despite meeting the criteria of the censor board in Pakistan, it was delayed for many reasons. The reason for delay was mainly because of Feroz Khan, who was banned in Pakistan. It may be recalled that Feroz Khan's films were banned in Pakistan following his remarks at a public forum when he had accompanied brother Akbar Khan for the release of Taj Mahal. Though the censor board in Pakistan finally cleared the film, it had ordered few cuts in Feroz's dialogues and scenes.
The Indian Film Company, the worldwide distributors of Welcome, had to lobby hard through its Pakistani distribution agents to get the film cleared for the release. According to The Indian Film Company, Pakistan is a lucrative country and they will try to release all their films over there. Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 12:26 pm
Threats from crazy female fans forced Kannada film industry's lucky mascot Golden Star Ganesh, who gave hits like 'Mungaru Male' and 'Gaalipata', to marry his girl friend Shilpa a week before the actual wedding date. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Feb 2008 | 12:02 pm
A news report about trouble in his marriage has Emraan Hashmi far from fazed.
At least, he's outwardly calm. Taking a deep breath he says, "My wife didn't react to the story at all. My marriage isn't so brittle that it'd crumble because of one article. I admit there would've been problems if she didn't trust me. And if she felt there was any truth to it (about Emraan's extra-marital affair), my wife would walk out of the front door"
Emraan's mentor Mahesh Bhatt was also brought into the story as the mediator. "I saw it. Then I shut it and went off to work. My wife saw the story with me. She didn't react at all. I'm honest in my marriage."
Emraan is unable to pinpoint where the story emanated from. "I just saw what they had written. I moved on. My wife is with me. And that's what counts. No trouble in my jannat. We completed a year of marriage in December. There have been ups and downs. We were friends from long before marriage. So, we understand each other. We share everything. It's a relation of trust. And that trust remains unbroken. From the day I came into the industry I was ready for this kind of thing. This line isn't for the faint-hearted. As for my wife, I've trained her. This isn't the first whiff of a scandal in our life together. As I said, we trust each other."
Emraan has been lying really low. "After Awaarapan I was busy with my next film Jannat. Now that the film is almost done I've been shuttling around, traveling editing. It isn't as though I keep away from the media. But I feel my work gives me a greater satisfaction. I'd rather talk about my work."
Jannat goes in the forbidden territory of cricket -fixing. "It's directed by debutant Kunal Deshmukh. It's very topical. At its center is the relationship between my character and the woman in his life and the compromises that I make to become successful. My character adopts both fair and unfair means to be affluent. The film's wallpaper is the cricketing world. I play a small- time gambler who flourishes as a better and match-fixing."
The Bhatts have been inspired by the book Fallen Heroes from Tehelka. "I was never a diehard cricket fan. But I was completely fascinated by this account of the way cricketers are blackened,â says Emraan.
Last year, Emraan was making a concerted effort to move away from the Bhatt camp. "But this year, I'm doing two movies with them. I'm starting from scratch with Jannat. It's a very important film to me. That devious naughty streak which audiences like was missing my last major film Awaarapan. I was portraying very middle-aged emotions.
Now in Jannat I've consciously decided to not be that serious.â The serial-kisser is back in Jannat. "There's a new girl Sonal in Jannat with me. I don't enjoy the image of the serial kisser, not after being kissed by a man in a mob once. The image hounds me."
Even Emraan's wife doesn't enjoy the kisser's reputation. "But right now after trying to change my image in Awaarapan I crave only for a hit. I want the box-office at any cost."
After Jannat, Emraan has another film Bhatt film lined up. "It's Raaz 2. We aren't sure if it will be a sequel to the first Raaz. We're still scripting. But the eerie hysteria of the first part will persist. As for my private jannat (marriage) so far so good.â Parenthood? âI'm too immature for it right now.â Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 11:27 am
That Mahesh has decided to return to direction ten years after the searing Zakhm with the express purpose of depicting the life and teachings of his spiritual guru U.G. Krishnamurthy is a fact has several interesting offshoots.
Mahesh is a life-long devotee of UG's beliefs. To put his thoughts on celluloid would be his most ambitious project to date. For one the film will be in English. Says Mahesh, "It has to be in a language that would reach out to the maximum number of people. I want UG's teachings to be universally accessible, hence my decision to return to direction. But first, my book on UG which is ready to come out.'
The book entitled U.G. Krishnamurthu: A Life releases in August. "It's the story of those glowing hours that I spent with him. It's a story that has to be told. But before the movie, it has to appear in print. This tale of the cosmic terrorist who lived and died alone is a spectacular story. I hope I can tell it effectively."
The never-say-die creator has seldom sounded so nervous and anxious in recent times.
Elaborating on the book, Mahesh says, "It contains a section of my diary jottings entitled 'Taste Of Death'." He plans to write another portion of his diary jottings entitled 'The Taste Of Life.'
The big question about the movie? Who will play UG the spritual healer? Says Mahesh, "I guess my gaze has to go beyond Indian shores. It has to be cast properly. Or the film dies stillborn. If the film will ever be made it'd in the English language. But I suspect I'd rather make a documentary than a feature film on UG. My desire to manufacture illusions has ebbed. I don't want to mystify him. UG was a human being. Fiction and films tend to exaggerate. And given a choice I'd rather do a documentary which is far truer to the truth about the person. I'm hoping the book with end the fire within me to put the truth about UG in front of the world." Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Feb 2008 | 10:46 am
