Hong Kong singer and actor Edison Chen said on Thursday he would step away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry to "heal himself", in his first public appearance since a sex scandal broke. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
The compliments haven`t stopped pouring in for Hrithik Roshan since `Jodhaa Akbar` hit the theatres. The latest addition to the list of people who have praised him is Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has denied reports that they were investigating Britney Spears` manager and friend Sam Lutfi for allegedly drugging the pop star. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
Actress Angelina Jolie and partner Brad Pitt, who have three adopted kids and one of their own, have reportedly agreed a 100-million-pound pre-nup contract prior to their wedding. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
American pop singer and actress Jessica Simpson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo may soon be tying the knot. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
American singer-songwriter Pink assured her fans that her divorce is not because of cheating, anger or fighting. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
She hasn`t even celebrated her second birthday yet, but Suri Cruise`s famous parents Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes treat her as an adult. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
Pop reigned supreme at the Brits on Wednesday as Take That and Mika scooped two of the top awards at the British music industry`s big night of the year. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
Leonardo DiCaprio and Warner Bros. will be bringing Anime classic `Akira` to the big screen as a live-action pic. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:24 pm
In a short span of 6 years, Siddharth has acquired the reputation of being ultra-choosy. And that's the way he likes it. Beginning with the Tamil cult
hit, Boys, in 2003, Siddharth came to Hindi cinema and Rang De Basanti with just a meager body of work in Tamil and Telugu. Now that
he has signed a new Hindi film, the finicky actor says he's still in no hurry to get anywhere. Today after much dillydallying Siddharth has said yes to
another Hindi project after apparently having said no to a prestigious project like Dilli 6. What makes this actor say 'Yes' to Chandan Arora and
a 'No' to Rakeysh Mehra?
You're finally doing another Hindi film after Rang De Basanti. What took you so long to select another film?
The fact that I took so long to start a film after Rang De Basanti seems to surprise everyone but me. I specifically said after Rang De
Basanti that I would not do anything unless I am completely excited by it. It has taken me 2 years to find a Hindi film that I think I should do as
opposed to having people tell me what they want to see me doing. Now all that is left to do is to stand by that decision and to give it its worth, and
that's the really exciting part.
It has taken me 2 years to find a Hindi film that I think I should do as opposed to having people
tell me what they want to see me doing
Whether it's the South or in Mumbai, you've acquired the reputation of being extra-picky. Are you just being cautious about your career?
People often tell me I take myself too seriously. I think I could still do more. If I don't take myself seriously, no one else is going to either. I want to
look back at my career and see hunger for excellence and conviction as being the root cause for selecting each of my films. I think my filmography
reads as sensible, and that's pretty good for a 6 year old career. Be it Telugu cinema or Hindi, I am here to stay, and I would rather achieve that with
one good film at a time, as opposed to a barrage of mediocrity just to stay in circulation.
If I don't take myself seriously, no one else is going to either
Now finally there is Striker in Hindi. What made you choose this assignment among all the ones that came to you?
I was waiting to find a director whose voice and vision excited me as much as I believed it would excite an audience. Hindi cinema is in a place where
nobody knows where the next sea change is going to come from. Chandan Arora's script made me think that Striker has a fantastic chance of
being a very important film. His integrity impressed me. It's a beautiful film. I am really looking forward to the challenge of complementing such a
compelling script with my performance.
Hindi cinema is in a place where nobody knows where the next sea change is going to come
from
Are you a carom player in real life? Chandan tells me, you've been mastering the game, lingo and the real-life character's personality. Do you
think non-fictional characters should be replicated or should they be played according to the actor and director's independent interpretation?
I think it is inappropriate to get into details of the performance at such an early stage. To address it very briefly, I think that real life characters that
the people haven't observed closely makes it possible for huge liberties to be taken while depicting them on screen. That is both a convenient and a
challenging prospect at the same time. It's convenient because you 'can' make it up, and challenging because you 'have' to make it up.
Whether it's the South or the North, you're known for selected screen appearances. Isn't there a danger of being under-exposed?
I believe any exposure is exposure. The words 'under' and 'over' are used in the future when looking back. My career span isn't long enough just yet
to make that analysis. As of now, I think I am getting my exposure, and that is a relief. It's better than doing no work at all.
How is your Southern career doing? Are you getting the roles that satisfy your aesthetics?
I have achieved critical and mass acceptance in Telugu. It is hugely satisfying because I have done it my way, and have done so in an industry
considered to be very hostile to male actors from outside the state. However, my fans there have never once let me feel like a Tamilian. I am and
always will be their very own Telugu boy. I have commissioned my own films and been part of everything from writing to crew selection from my very
first film. My identity as a thinking Telugu actor gives me great joy.
What about in Mumbai. What after Striker? Any other Hindi assignments?
I worked with Vishal Bhardwaj on a short film Blood Brothers on the subject of AIDS. It was more important for me to associate myself with
that film based on what it wanted to achieve, than with the myriad other offers that might have been big commercial studio success stories. I mention
this to give myself a fair idea of how to go about selecting work. I am accountable both to myself and to the people who see my work. I will start a
new film as soon as I know that I won't be letting that faith down.
When I am unemployed, I go to my parents for shelter
What prompted you to accept Vishal's Blood Brothers as your follow-up to Rang De Basanti in Hindi?
In the year following Rang De Basanti, I went back to Hyderabad and did two hugely successful Telugu films. I decided to take a break for six
months and travel. That's when Vishal called. I worked on the film because of the cause it stood for and because I was excited about working with
Vishal Bhardwaj and the Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro.
Do you feel like a fish out of water in Mumbai? How do you intend to divide your time between Chennai and Mumbai? Or will Chennai continue to
be home?
I have no emotional attachment with any city. I have been living out of a suitcase for over 4 years now. Home for me is where I am working at any
given point of time. When I am unemployed, I go to my parents for shelter. I see this ritual continuing for a while to come. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 21 Feb 2008 | 1:41 pm
The fascination persists. She has survived fads and fashion swingsâ¦and has preserved her alluring persona by the manner in which she has chosen to dress, behave and lead her everyday lifeâ¦early-to-bed-early-to-rise. Thumbing down lucrative endorsement deals and TV shows galore, she is the big screen star actress. Perhaps it's impossible to know her entirely. But that doesn't prevent Khalid Mohamed from donning his interviewing uniform on a Sunday to learn some more about the heart and mind of Rekha
Venue: Sea Bird, a rigidly dusted and polished office room facing the sedate Bandra Sea.
How's your Sunday been?
No different from any day. Every day is an extension of my growth, of everything I've become and want to become. Now you'll ask me what I want to become.
What do you want to become?
The best of myself.
Why this obsession with 'myself'?
(Animatedly) I, me, myself! Tell me, why not? I've always been that way, it has worked for me. Aakhir jaan hai to jahaan hai. I don't do this intentionally, I amâ¦that's it.
Isn't this extremely narcissistic?
It starts that way. Maybe beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, in oneself. So what? I don't care if it's said she's on some sort of spiritual trip, she's obscure, vague, not normalâ¦she wants to be different. I am not so differentâ¦people don't want to be common or normal. They have put me on a high pedestalâ¦or think I am alienâ¦orâ¦
You've known various generations of stars. Has anyone else thought this way? Tell me of three such persons.
Why just three? I know so many who have achieved a lot in many fields. Why make comparisons? Why talk only of actors? Take my bai, she had eight kids before she was 30. She's expected to be different by her family, strongerâ¦the same way my life and experiences have taught me to be different.
Ever compare yourself with Meena Kumari?
Jeeeee? Not in any which way. I don't have her background, her culture, her body of work. She was truly a legend, truly mysterious. I've just been given titles - she's a mystery, an enigma, beautiful, inaccessible, invincibleâ¦but I'm not any of that.
So how come you never allow me into your house?
The answer's so simple. By hook or by crook, those who mustâ¦find their way. My privacy's worked better than any screenplay. Anything connected with my work, the producers meet hereâ¦no one comes into my house except family.
What's your bedroom like?
Like me! Basic, simple, real, extremely comforting, unique, warm and aesthetically attractive. Yet it's common, very normal. It just has a bed, I am a big girl, quite tall, and I need a big bed.
King-sized bed?
No.
Queen-sized then?
No somewhere between king-and queen-sized.
What kind of a bed is it?
(Straight-faced) Upholstered.
Which is the best bed that you've ever slept in?
My mamma's gadi.
How many mirrors in your house?
Are you making me out to be a Fedora? I am not good at numbers. There couldn't be more than one in every room.
Do you remember that much-discussed magazine photograph of yours kissing a mirror?
That was an innocent moment suggested by Gautam (Rajadhyaksha). That wasn't me. That degree of self-possession could drive anyone crazy.
You've seen so much in the last four decades. Aren't you quite shyaani?
I wish I were⦠(pause). No I take that back. I am not shyaani. After going through so much in life, I still trust people.
What do you mean by 'going through so mush in life'...except maybe the marriage to Mukesh Agarwal that didn't work out?
What do you know? Only what is published. One goes through a private hell every day. Just because one chooses not to announce the gory details. Today, it's all about give and take, take and giveâ¦what's-in-it-for-me...networking. Throats can be cut backs can be stabbed. I don't want to sound pessimisticâ¦but all this is more intense than ever before⦠(Trails off). Mostly, we create our own hells.
Hell? When did you go through that?
There was a point⦠when I was really in hell, in a cesspool, a dark pit⦠or so it seemed at that time.
In the public mind, there has always been an association with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Wouldn't you like this to end?
(Unfazed) Why? I hope not. Mr. Bachchan is one of the best things to have happened in my life. The best teacher, the best guruâ¦
How come the best guru, when you haven't interacted with him in years?
Well, I've chosen to learn as much from his off-cameraâ¦as from his on-camera demeanors.
How come you wore sindoor in your maang at a wedding reception recently, immediately setting off a big buzz.
Ogawd!!! I was going there straight from a film shooting⦠and I don't worry about people's reactions. By the way, I think it looks rather nice on meâ¦sindoor suits me.
Cool. In 2008, how is Ma'am Rekha perceived?
I've never been into yeh film usko mil rahi hai, her colleagues are doing so much now. I am not about why she's doing what on TV? Or why's she doing that endorsement? That has never mattered to me. My needs are basic but profound. Foremost, I am a woman, an actor next. I could have been a littlie puppyâ¦who knows? I'm blessed that I have received so much adulation, unconditional respect, so many prayers. I couldn't have asked for more.
You feel you've done it all?
Never. Like Dilip (Kumar) saab said on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award, it feels as if it had all happened to someone else. Take my fun side; it was only brought out by Hrishida (Mukherjee) in Khubsurat. There's so much more about me to explore and express.
Who are your three best friends?
Farzana, Surinder Makanâ¦she's in Delhiâ¦and a certain friend who's obscure, a godly figure.
Ohhhhh⦠Mr Bachchan?
(Unfazed) He's not God. Human beings cannot be given the stature of God.
Let's go to what you are up to professionally.
I sleepwalk through everything I do I am doing Sadiyaan with Hemaji (Malini), I'm playing Rishi Kapoor's wife⦠the film introduces Shatruji's son Luv.
Weren't you supposed to be in a film by Hema Malini?
Yes, it's to be directed by Revathy with Esha and me. I am ready to do the film whenever they are ready.
There have been efforts to make you the Oprah Winfrey of Indian television, right?
Ogawd!!! I am not delusional. I am nowhere close to her. In any case, in my country I'd be expected to be a million Oprahs⦠and some more.
Would you be able to do a Kaun Banega Crorepati kind of show?
No... Though I've been offered many shows on the same lines.
Why have you avoided endorsements?
I've to still find an alternative medium through which I could give, what my fans expect me to. This is the era of tucks and nipsâ¦not my route. I don't believe in shortcuts.
What about your much-anticipated biography?
No biography can reach the real picture. See Dilip saabâ¦he's an allah ka banda. He's never contrived anything. He has never done ads. He has been himself. That's what I'd like to be.
What about a Rekha concert?
I've done concerts twice in my lifeâ¦in '87 and '97. Maybe this is the year to start planning a concertâ¦it has to be done right. I don't want to be running all over the place like a headless chicken.
Okay, tell meâ¦why haven't you ever tried to adopt a child?
Because it is the hardest job ever. I know what it is to be deprived of a father's love. I would want a child to have both parents. That's why I've never thought of adoptionâ¦or of having a child out of wedlock.
I believe you're promoting your nephew from San Francisco, Naveed, as a prospective hero.
Who me? He wants to be an actor.
Does he have what it takes?
I am bound to be biased about him⦠how can I say anything more? Personally, I'd say a gentle soul.
Any other members of your family who have acting potential?
Lots, all of themâ¦all 14 of them. Even my grandmas have had the potential to be super-duper actors.
And so what else could I ask you?
(Lightens up) Nothing. You've asked all the questions I didn't want you to ask. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 21 Feb 2008 | 1:11 pm
Writer-director Anees Bazmee who delivered one of the biggest hits of 2007, Welcome, is very angry and upset by the fate of his film in Pakistam. Speaking on the subject, Anees said, "I had no clue my Welcome was to be released in Pakistan! Nobody told me anything about itâ¦not even producer Feroz Nadiadwala. I guess once I direct and deliver a film it's no longer my intellectual or commercial property. Fair enough. But what was the harm if I was told about such a big event in my life as filmmaker?"
Not too many Indian films have been released in Pakistan. There was Akbar Khan Saab's Taj Mahal and Bhatt Saab's Awaraapan. Both had a connection with Pakistan. Says Anees, "Welcome had no relevance to people across the border except entertainment. So yes, I'd have loved to be part of its release there. It's sad that I got to know about it through my friends in Pakistan. I agree I was out of the country working on my script. But I was just a phone call away."
What hurt and offended Anees even more was that one of his main characters played by Feroz Khan has been totally obliterated in Pakistan. "I understand Feroz Khan Saab had some problems with the local authorities in Pakistan when he visited there and made some remarks they didn't like. But why should my film suffer for that? His role is very important in Welcome. He's there for nearly an hour of the film's 2-hour playing time. By cutting his track in the plot, you're reducing my film to incoherency! I find that hard to accept."
Ironically, pirated DVDs of Welcome with the ostensibly offensive portions featuring Feroz Khan flooded the Pakistani market months weeks before the film's official release in the country.
Fumes Anees, "I don't know why I wasn't taken into confidence about the release, or how the film could've been re-edited so drastically without my consent. I understand distributors have their own compulsions and demands. But my film can't be mutilated for political purposes." Source: Indiafm.com News | 21 Feb 2008 | 11:22 am
Sony BMG has forayed into the Tamil music market by acquiring the music rights of Kamal Haasan's most talked-about movie 'Dasavatharam', in which he plays 10 different roles. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 11:00 am
Bollywood may soon have its first ever film that may be budgeted at close to 100 crores. If writer-director Sujoy Ghosh is to be believed, his next film with Sanjay Dutt and four other leads would have a budget which would surpass the 50 crores benchmark by a big margin.
Recently, there were reports that Sujoy had been signed as a director by Sanjay Dutt for his debut home production. Though Sujoy hadn't denied the story earlier, he hadn't made a conformation statement either. "There was no point talking about it earlier since it was just a basic idea that was being developed. But anyways, let me confirm now that yes, indeed the film is happening. It is going to be something which Bollywood has never seen before. Mr. Dutt has given me a full accountability to develop the script further."
Reportedly, Salman Khan has been signed for the project too. Is it true? "All rumors", says Sujoy without hesitation, "As of now the only two actors who are confirmed for the film are Sanjay Dutt and Ritiesh Deshmukh. Apart from that, even the film's title hasn't been base lined. In fact, I am in lookout for male leads since the film requires four to five heroes."
Getting candid, Sujoy adds, "See, script is of utmost priority right now. This is why no one is in hurry to talk about the star cast or make any other formal announcements. Getting the final version of the script itself would take another 4-5 months. I am glad that Suresh Nair, my constant companion in writing, is doing a lot of hard work on the script while I am busy shooting for Aladin. We have an arrangement working well where he does the writing for the moment. Later, when I would be through with the shooting of Aladin, I start contributing as well."
And when does that happen? "Not before May end", informs Sujoy, "We have the next schedule for the film's shoot beginning in March which would last till the end of May. In fact, the biggest chunk of work would begin only post May since a lot has to go into post production. Aladin is going to be high on CG and VFX and would require a lot of my attention. I am having fun and can't wait to get my baby up and running." Source: Indiafm.com Features | 21 Feb 2008 | 10:38 am
Secunderabad-based Goldstone Technologies Ltd will launch Internet protocol television (IPTV) services in Thailand in collaboration with Synap Media and Infotecch Ltd, the company said Thursday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 9:30 am
The compliments haven't stopped pouring in for Hrithik Roshan since 'Jodhaa Akbar' hit the theatres. The latest addition to the list of people who have praised him is Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 8:02 am
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Tenth international film festival of Mumbai introduces an exciting new initiative called Dimensions Mumbai, a competition of short films in the city.
Shyam Benegal, Chairperson of Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image, trustees Jaya Bachchan and Govind Nihalani made the announcement in the press conference. The idea for organizing the competition was suggested by Ms Bachchan, who also sponsored the prize money, to encourage young people to participate and get attracted to the MAMI Festival in larger numbers.
The competition invites five minute films on any aspect of Mumbai; it is open to young film and media professionals and students from the city. The age of the participants should be 25 years or less.
There is an attractive cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh for the best film. The first runner-up wins Rs 30,000 and the second, Rs 20,000.
The short-listed films will be screened during the IFF-Mumbai. Source: Indiafm.com News | 21 Feb 2008 | 7:44 am
For the first time, there will be a separate pavilion dedicated to the Indian entertainment industry at the world's biggest entertainment business fair, the NABShow 2008. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 7:32 am
A thunder squall followed by a hailstorm has killed at least one person, injured several others, uprooted trees and damaged property worth millions in Orissa, an official said Thursday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 7:32 am
Aftab Shivdasani started his career nine years ago with 'Mast'. Today, he has gone from Ram Gopal Varma's 'Factory' to director Suparn Varma's 'Acid Factory'. The movie is being made by Sanjay Gupta. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 5:01 am
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker said he was careful in preserving Rajput pride and dignity while making the period drama 'Jodhaa Akbar' starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 5:00 am
Songs of the film 'Cycle' make an entry in the latest music chart, which is dominated by youthful tunes. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:32 am
A refreshing thing happened in Malayalam cinema last fortnight - director Johny Antony's 'Cycle' starring Vineeth Sreenivasan and Vinu Mohan made it to the top of the list. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:32 am
Megastar Rajnikanth was a spoilt brat when he was five-years-old, bullied people when he was 10 and tied cycle chains around his neck at 20. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Feb 2008 | 4:32 am
Shemaroo Entertainment is looking forward to the release of a beautifully rendered gem Samsara-the winner of 30 prestigious International Awards. This international hit grossed above 400 crores the world over. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Varun Khanna is back with his latest venture ‘Kismat Bole Toh…?’ This project sees popular TV personality Gaurav Kapur and Hrishitaa Bhatt in the lead roles. The film has completed principal photography in 25 days and is currently in post production stages. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Big Motion Pictures in association with Handmade Films has brought out ‘Love Songs’ starring Jaya Bachchan, Om Puri, Mallika Sarabai and Rajit Kapur. ‘Love Songs: Yesterday, today and tomorrow’ also introduces a new face, Shahana Chatterjee. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
After Aamir’s tedious process of auditioning over 300 kids for Taare Zameen Par , it’s now Shahrukh Khan who is on the hunt for a talented 12 year old child artist. The film apparently will be Shahrukh’s tribute to his son Aryan. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Following the success of Bhool Bhulaiya, Akshay Kumar and Bhushan Kumar of T-series are alls et to team up again for a new project titled 8x10. The movie stars Akshay Kumar and the glamorous Ayesha Takia. The film is being directed by proficient director Nagesh Kukunoor. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
From chef Rajeev Bhatia to Bollywood action hero Akshay Kumar, Akki has seen it all. He has grown in stature and has continuously given hit after hit films making him the most bankable of heroes. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
As per a press release by UTV, JODHAA AKBAR has grossed Rs 38.50 crores worldwide in the opening weekend. This means: Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
After OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA, JODHAA AKBAR was the film which was most talked about when it came to predicting box office returns. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Himesh Reshammiya who has been highly engrossed with his upcoming Karzz has already been doing well for himself as an actor. Even much prior to his next release, Himesh has signed John Mathan’s “ A Love Iiisshtory” with debutante Niharika Singh. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 21 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
If the trade mills are to be believed, then, UTV has repeated Ashutosh Gowarikar for their next project. When Bollywood Hungama spoke to Siddharth Roy Kapoor, EVP- Marketing, Distribution, Syndication, UTV Motion Pictures, he was very upbeat about the success of their magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar.
Siddharth said "It's a stupendous number actually, wrt to the Box-Office collections of Jodhaa Akbar. We are very, very upbeat about the sustained performance of the movie. We are all very proud and happy about such a positive reaction from our audiences, both in India as well as around the world." When asked about the initial apprehensions and the risk factors involved in making a historical saga, Kapoor said, "Obviously, you do consider many aspects very carefully in any movie that you commit to making. But in this case, we knew the capabilities of Ashutosh as a director. We also knew that if there was anyone who can translate the vision of Jodhaa Akbar onto screen, then, it's him. We were very confident about that."
Lastly, on UTV's next with Ashutosh, he said, "I would rather wait till we make a formal announcement about this together, which will happen in the next few weeks." Source: Indiafm.com News | 20 Feb 2008 | 5:22 pm
The charming and suave Akshay Kumar makes an appearance in The Li'l Champs pre finale on Zee TV. The dashing superstar after having delivered 'hit pe hit' movies last year was gracious enough to spare sometime for the kids. But there's more to the storyâ¦
Along with Akshay Kumar, there was another special guest named Tejaswini on the sets. Tejaswini, a handicap who hails from Chandigarh, is 20 yrs old but has a mind of a 3 year old kid. She is a crazy Akshay Kumar fan. Akshay Kumar met her at a concert in Chandigarh and especially invited her on the sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs. She sang the song 'Jiya Dhadak Dhadak' on the show.
Akshay even obliged her with a special performance on the super hit song 'Hare Ram Hare Ram' from his movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Now is that sweet or what⦠Source: Indiafm.com Features | 20 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
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Tulip Joshi is all set to step into the dancing shoes of a bar dancer in a film, tentatively titled, Highway. The film would be directed by a newcomer, Suneel under a new production banner.
After performing some unconventional roles in Dhokha and Matrubhoomi, she seemed to be very excited about her role and said that this film gives her an opportunity to dance, something, which she hasn't done in any of her previous films.
The producers of the film are in talks with big corporate houses, informed Tulip, in order to reach out to the market since the cast and crew are entirely new.
Shoonya and Hostel are some of her other films scheduled for a release in 2008. Source: Indiafm.com News | 20 Feb 2008 | 4:06 pm
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Indian theatres are all set to give a wholehearted welcome to the Pakistani film, Khuda Ke Liye on March 28, which also happens to be the first ever Pakistani film to be released in India. The film produced and directed by Shoaib Mansoor has Pakistani stars Shaan and Imaan Ali in the lead roles. The film also stars Naseerudin Shah in a very pivotal role.
The film showcases the complex conditions of Pakistanis post 9/11. It highlights the cruel fact of West immensely suspicious about Muslims where they themselves are split between fundamentalists and Liberals.
Naseerudin Shah playing a role of clergy claims that the film is a must watch for the masses and has been appreciated after being shown in Pakistan, London and Dubai. The film also had its screening in Goa film festival. Source: Indiafm.com News | 20 Feb 2008 | 2:33 pm
Business partners or not, stars never leave their 'Konnection'. Although Dreamz Unlimited, a production house jointly owned by Juhi Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan and Aziz Mirza, may have bombed, they are still very much together.
While SRK and Juhi have joined hands for the IPL, she will be a surprise package in Aziz Mirza's Kismet Konnection. She is to play the role of a gypsy fortune-teller, which would mean a complete makeover for Juhi. She has to be dressed in loud, gaudy, and glitzy clothes. This transformation will surely be worth the wait. Source: Indiafm.com News | 20 Feb 2008 | 1:30 pm
A slight (apparent) alteration in life story of Emperor Akbar and Queen Jodhabai and you will find people up in arms, as experienced in the past few days. But on a more genuine note, whom would a film like Jodhaa Akbar really affect? Historians, revolutionists, Royal family or state. Well, among all of them, consider kids who have to keep learning and memorizing how many wives Akbar had - three, four or thirty four? Was Jodha really Akbar's wife or Salim's, if Jodha is Salim's wife then who is Nur Jahan and where exactly does Anaarkali fit into all of this.
Therefore, while the historians settle the issue of what's the real history, students probably might demand a break from the subject coz never know when another version of history might come up.
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Golden star Ganesh married his lady love, Shilpa in a sudden marriage on February 11th. Their marriage, which was supposed to be held on February 18, was preponed due to threats received from Ganesh"s fans. Their wedding reception was held on 18th February at Burkur near Brahmavar. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 11:58 am
Model turned actresses Padmapriya, Namitha and Parvathi Melton will be sharing screen space with superstar Mohanlal in the forthcoming film, Karthik Thirunal Karthikeyan, directed by T. Suresh Babu. Valiyaveetal Siraj produces the film scripted by Mahesh Mithra. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 11:53 am
London (ANI): Troubled singer Amy Winehouse missed a crucial Brit awards rehearsal on Feb 18 after she heard the news that her jailbird hubby Blake Fielder-Civil has been trading her autographed pictures for heroin. Amy was very distraught over the news, as she had thought that Civil was trading the ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 11:13 am
Come February and the only name that strikes your mind is that of Valentine, the Love-God! This is that time of the year when red becomes the universal colour, which depicts and symbolizes love. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 10:38 am
Washington (ANI): Actor John Travolta will be shaking a leg on the Oscar stage, according to reports. Insiders say that the Hairspray star will waltz while presenting the Best Original Song Oscar on Feb 24 at the Kodak Theater. Awards-show director Gil Cates wants the actor to make a waltzing appearance ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 10:35 am
Washington (ANI): Though Britney Spears has changed her attorney, but her visitation rights still stand unchanged, after the court commissioner refused to grant her permission to meet her sons. After not seeing her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, for almost a month now, the 26-year-old star had been hoping ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 10:31 am
New York (ANI): Hollywood hunk George Clooney's eye-candy status has taken a literal meaning - the actor has been immortalized in jellybeans. The mosaic masterpiece has been done by Jelly Belly, a candy making company in the UK. The magnum opus will be donated to a charity of George's choosing. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Feb 2008 | 10:29 am
