Shah Rukh Khan went out of his way to accommodate the Roshans by shooting an item song for their production Krazzy 4,
and Hrithik can't thank the busy Khan enough.
"I'm doing the song for my own home production. But Shah has gone out of his way to accommodate the project because he
respects dad. His gesture has touched all of us. It's very kind of him. He doesn't need to dance."
Hrithik can't stop raving about the item song. "It's the best dance track I've ever performed. My uncle Rajesh Roshan has outdone
himself. And Vishal Dadlani who has sung the number has also been extremely gracious. He didn't accept the cheque that my dad
gave him after the song. He did it for my dad and uncle. As a family we Roshans are overwhelmed by the respect that has been
shown by everyone associated with the item song."
Tell him it's because of the respect his dad's banner commands and Hrithik corrects me. "No I think it's more to do with the kind of
person my father is. If he wasn't the person he is, Shah Rukh, Vishal and everyone else wouldn't have gone out of their way to
accommodate us, no matter how successful we may be. I think my dad has earned the respect he gets. He doesn't command it."
Hrithik further informs, "Shah Rukh's version of the song will be part of the main movie, while mine will be used in the end titles,
also on MTV, Channel V and other promotional campaigns for television."
The triumphant Jodhaa Akbar behind him Hrithik is now looking forward to starting his next film with Anurag Basu. "That's
one film I'm really looking forward to. I'm a big fan of Anurag's cinema. I think he's a very sensitive director. He's really going to be
doing something different with me. I can't say much about the subject. But it will be a different experience for me, though
something right up his alley."
The industry was abuzz about Sonam Kapoor being Hrithik's leading lady in Anurag's film. "Both Dad and I think Sonam is
wonderful. But she was never considered for Anurag's film. The role requires someone from abroad. So yeah, I'll have an
international co-star in Anurag's film."
Hrithik and Aishwarya looked pretty international in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa-Akbar. "I can't dispute that. It's so true.
Ash and I share a fabulous rapport. It's always fun to work with a co-star who isn't selfish. We both gave so much of ourselves to
Jodhaa Akbar. Aishwarya has been one of my most helpful co-stars. I really cherish working with her. She is an incredible
actor and an even better co-star. And since all three of us-Abhishek, Aishwarya and I-are friends; we've great fun even when not
shooting."
Hrithik craves for the perfect chemistry with his co-star. "I don't think it's possible for me to give my best if my co-star isn't doing
the same. I try to surround myself with like-minded people. And I think I've found the right people operating at my frequency to
work it, be it Ashutosh Gowariker, Sanjay Gadhvi, Aditya Chopra or my dad. I'm fortunate, I guess." Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Mar 2008 | 2:15 pm
It looks like Akshay Kumar is hell-bent on making 2008-09 his year of action films. In maverick producer Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambhakth
Ishq, he plays a Hollywood stuntman.
"This would be the first Indian film to be shot within Universal Studios. We've got the permission not only to shoot within Universal
Studios, but also to use their logo. Akshay Kumar plays a stuntman from Universal Studios. The film will also have some big Hollywood icons
making their appearance in the film. We're working out the legal aspects," informs Sajid.
The entire film is to be shot in Hollywood, Los Angeles. "It'll also star 12-15 leading actors from Hollywood in various parts. It's a
candyfloss, 'safe' film. We had to bring in an extra gloss in the backdrop. That's why Hollywood. When I produced Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
it was the first beach film in Bollywood. After that, we had dozens of beach films in Hindi. Likewise, my Jaan-e-Mann was the first
romantic-comedy with visual effects. While making full-on commercial films we need to change the backdrop." Sajid agrees shooting
Kambhakth Ishq in Hollywood won't be an easy task. "It will be expensive, yes. We'll have 40-50 crew members flying to LA. We're
thinking of chartering a flight from Mumbai. It'll be more economical. Or maybe we should just buy a jet," he jokes. This is Sajid's most
ambitious film to date with a budget of Rs. 60 crores. Kareena Kapoor plays a brand model.
Why a new director for such a lavish film? "Sabir Khan has grown up in front of me. He assisted in my production Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
He's very hardworking. And if you're suggesting that I should've first let Sabir make a smaller film then let me say, I don't make small
films. I've dreamt 70mm dreams from before that format was invented." Sajid has been signing many new directors. "After a lot of
introspection, my company has decided that we need to continue making commercial films but with a little deviation. That's where my three new
directors Sabir Khan, Siddharth Anand and Imtiaz Ali come in. They have the discipline of commercial cinema and the ability to take cinema
further. Siddharth's film (which will probably star Saif Ali Khan and Ranbir Kapoor) isn't the routine candy floss film. We start at the end
of 2008. Siddharth wants to do something different. So do I.. It's a film set against Mumbai. It isn't a dark film. But not frothy either."
Imtiaz Ali will first direct a film for Saif's production house. "After that in March-April 2009, Imtiaz will make a film for me. I think his
forte is romance. We'll go by that. Though I'd like to take a little risk with the successful directors." Pushing the envelope isn't seen as
a healthy trend in some quarters of Bollywood, if we go by the opposition to Ashutosh Gowarikarâs Jodhaa Akbar. "No," Sajid protests.
"I think Jodhaa Akbar was commercially viable from the start. Not a single critic questioned Ashutosh for making the film. The promos
weren't that good. But in 5-6 places in the film we stood up and clapped." Siddharth will direct for Sajid this year and Imtiaz Ali comes in
next year. How does Sajid pick his directors? "I don't look at the directors' success graph. In 2006, I gave a break to Shirish Kunder (in
Jaan-e-Mann) when he was a film editor. In 2008, I took on Sajid Khan who had no background in movies. In fact, he was a stand-up
comedian and a critic. To put a commercial 45-crore project on his shoulders needed some guts and vision. Though Jaan-e-Mann didn't do
well I'm proud of it. My biggest blunder was to release it alongside another big commercial film Don. It was one of the biggest blunders of
my career. I failed with my release strategy. I take full responsibility. Lagaan and Gadar - Ek Prem Katha had done well on the
same Friday. But two films with over a 1000 prints each was wrong. The economics were wrong. Eventually, many people saw Jaan-e-Mann
on satellite television and loved it."
Why isn't Kunder making his second film with Sajid? "He needs to start his own production house. Maybe he feels producers become a hurdle
because they bring in a business factor. I don't know why bringing the topic of commerce into cinema is considered cheesy. The minute you
talk commerce to a filmmaker he falls back on creativity," Sajid says with uncharacteristic sarcasm. He then grows retrospective. "This is my
54th year in the industry. I must've inherited the filmy genes from my father. I do feel alone. I wish I had a sibling or a partner. My son
is just a child. Yes, I've a first-cousin Feroz Nadiadwala who's also a very successful producer. I did work with him for two years. But we
chose to work separately."
Why not direct his own film? "I do a lot of homework on all the scripts that I produce. But I'm too sensitive and shy to instruct a hundred
people on the set. I won't be able to shoot with an actor I don't like. I'm an escapist in real life. Maybe I can direct a good escapist
entertainer." Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:40 pm
Former Beatle Paul McCartney is expected to find out on Monday how much of his fortune he must hand over to estranged wife Heather Mills when a judge rules on their acrimonious and highly public divorce. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
The Supreme Court, in it`s ruling on the Jodhaa Akbar case, has allowed nationwide screening of the film in all states, thereby curbing the ban. The court has directed all states to allow peaceful screening of the movie. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
Robbie William`s new obsession with extra terrestrials has just gone a step further. The British singer is planning to buy an observatory -at the bargain price of 2.5 mn pounds. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
Comedian Garry Shandling offered a rare glimpse into the seamy side of Hollywood on Thursday as he testified in the wiretapping and bribery trial of the so-called private eye to the stars, Anthony Pellicano. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
With films like `Corporate`, `Omkara` and `Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal`, it has taken the unconventional looking Bipasha Basu about seven years to carve a niche for herself in Bollywood and she says she doesn`t want to go and struggle again in Hollywood. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
The trend of trailers being attached to big films continues. The latest to get a boost, months ahead of release, is Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra-starrer `Love Story 2050`, which will be seen with Abbas-Mustan`s racy flick `Race` March 21 in the theatres. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
Aussie actor Mel Gibson`s Scottish accent in blockbuster movie `Braveheart` has been voted as one of the Worst Accents in cinema history. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
A charitable group co-founded by Hollywood actors George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, has given $500,000 to the United Nations World Food Program to help stem hunger, an affiliated organization said on Thursday. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
The Supreme Court has ordered a stay on Richard Gere`s arrest after hearing a detailed petition on the Hollywood stars` plea for stay on an arrest warrant issued against him by trial courts in connection with the kissing row involving actor Shilpa Shetty. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:19 pm
Best Actor in Leading Role
Shah Rukh Khan (Chak De India)
Shahid Kapoor (Jab We Met)
Abhishek Bachchan (Guru)
Amitabh Bachchan (Cheeni Kum)
Akshaye Khanna (Gandhi My Father)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Rajat Kapoor (Bheja Fry)
Mithun Chakraborty (Guru)
Darshan Jariwala (Gandhi My Father)
Irrfan Khan (Life in A⦠Metro)
Best Film
Aditya Chopra (Chak De India)
Dhillin Mehta (Jab We Met)
Mani Ratnam (Guru)
Ronnie Screwvala (Life in A⦠Metro)
Sunil Manchanda (Cheeni Kum)
Best Director
Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met)
Shimit Amin - (Chak De India)
Mani Ratnam (Guru)
Anurag Basu (Life in A⦠Metro)
Sagar Bellary (Bheja Fry)
Best Actress in Leading Role
Kareena Kapoor (Jab We Met)
Aishwarya Rai (Guru)
Tabu (Cheeni Kum)
Shilpa Shetty (Life in A⦠Metro)
Rani Mukherjee (Laaga Chunari Mein Daag)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Chak De Girls (Chak De India)
Konkona Sen Sharma (Life in A⦠Metro)
Raima Sen (Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd)
Shefali Shah (Gandhi My Father)
Ashwini Kalsekar (Johnny Gaddaar)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Neil Nitin Mukesh (Johnny Gaddaar)
Vivek Oberoi (Shootout At Lokhandwala)
Kay Kay Menon (Life in A⦠Metro)
Arjun Rampal (Om Shanti Om)
Shilpa Shukla (Chak De India)
Best Actor in a Comic Role
Govinda (Partner)
Vinay Pathak (Bheja Fry)
Irrfan Khan (Life in A⦠Metro)
Javed Jaffrey (Dhamaal)
Akshay Kumar (Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
KK - Aankhon Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om)
Sonu Nigam - Tainu Leke (Salaam-e-Ishq)
Soham - In Dino (Life in A⦠Metro)
Shaan - Jab Se Tere Naina (Saawariya)
Sukhvinder - Chak De (Chak De India)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghoshal - Barso Re Megha (Guru)
Shreya Ghoshal - Yeh Ishq Hai (Jab We Met)
Sunidhi Chauhan - Sajnaji Vaari (Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd)
Alisha Chinai - Its Rocking (Kya Love Story Hai)
Sunidhi Chauhan - Aaja Nachle (Aaja Nachle)
Best Music
Pritam (Jab We Met)
A R Rahman (Guru)
Vishal Shekhar (Om Shanti Om)
Pritam (Life in A⦠Metro)
Monty Sharma (Saawariya)
Best Lyrics
Gulzar - Tere Bina (Guru)
Sayeed Quadri - Maula Mere (Anwar)
Sandeep Nath - Yoon Shabnami (Saawariya)
Sameer - Jab Se Tere Naina - Saawariya
Vishal Dadlani - Ankhon Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om)
Best Story
Jaideep Sahni (Chak De India)
Vibha Singh (Dharm)
R. Balakrishnan (Cheeni Kum)
Abhijat Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra (Eklavya - The Royal Guard)
Best Re-Recording
Kuldeep Sood (Om Shanti Om)
Arjun Mathur (Chak De India)
H. Sridhar (Guru)
Anup Dev (Shootout At Lokhandwala)
Deepen Chatterjee (Darling)
Best Choreography
Farah Khan - Dhoom Tana (Om Shanti Om)
Vaibhavi Merchant - Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom)
Ganesh Hegde /Pappu/ Mallu - Yun Shabnami (Saawariya)
Brinda - Mayya Mayya (Guru)
Bosco Caesar - Mauja Hi Mauja (Jab We Met)
Best Dialogue
Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met)
R. Balakrishnan (Cheeni Kum)
Vijay Krishna Acharya (Guru)
Sanjeev Dutta (Life in A⦠Metro)
Jaideep Sahni (Chak De India)
Best Screenplay
Sriram Raghavan (Johnny Gaddaar)
Anurag Basu (Life in A⦠Metro)
Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met)
Jaideep Sahni (Chak De India)
Mani Ratnam (Guru)
Best Cinematography
Rajiv Menon (Guru)
Binod Pradhan (Ta Ra Rum Pum)
N. Nataraja Subramanian (Eklavya - The Royal Guard)
Bobby Singh (Life in A⦠Metro)
Sachin Krishn (Blue Umbrella)
Best Costume Design
Sujata Sharma (Gandhi My Father)
Sai (Guru)
Raghavendra Rathore (Eklavya - The Royal Guard)
Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Laaga Chunari Mein Daag)
Manish Malhotra, Karan Johar, Sanjeev Mulchandani (Om Shanti Om)
Best Editing
Amitabh Shukla (Chak De India)
Sreekar Prasad (Guru)
Akiv Ali (Life in A⦠Metro)
Shirish Kunder (Om Shanti Om)
Bunty Nagi -(Shootout At Lokhandwala)
Best Art Director
Nitin Chandrakant Desai (Gandhi My Father)
Samir Chanda (Guru)
Kesto Mondol (Baabul)
Sabu Cyril (Om Shanti Om)
Omung Kumar Bhandula, Vanita Omung Kumar (Saawariya)
Best Sound Recording
Ali Merchant, Manas Choudhary (Chak De India)
Resul Pookutty (Saawariya)
H. Sridhar, Rakesh Ranjan, Jagmohan Anand (Guru)
Hitendra Ghosh (Life in A⦠Metro)
Bishwadeep Chatterjee (Eklavya - The Royal Guard)
Best Special Effects
Red Chillies VFX (Chak De India)
Red Chillies VFX (Om Shanti Om)
Avitel Post Studioz Ltd. (Cash)
Tata Elxsi- VCL (Ta Ra Rum Pum)
Prime Focus, Prasad EFX (Guru) Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Mar 2008 | 10:54 am
Ad man turned filmmaker Kunal Shivdasani fondly remembers the days he shot for Hijack. Surprising, since he and his
crew went through quite some ordeal while stationed at Ras-Al-Khema (UAE) which is about 150 km from Dubai. The director
reveals that sweltering conditions prevailed in the city as the crew shot some of the most important scenes in the summer of
2007.
"I guess God came down from sky and made the movie happen", exhales Kunal who is gearing up for the May release of
Hijack, "If you ask me the question - 'Whether you would be able to shoot Hijack again in similar circumstances and
situations' - my answer would be NO! Even if I push myself to an extreme, I am sure I can't do it again."
Why, what happened? "Arrey poocho mat", he says animatedly, "There we were a crew of about 50-60 people in Ras-Al-Khema and
we had to shoot some important sequences on the runway. We had a runway for our self, the airplane, choppers and the works. But
guess what, while entire production was well taken care of, it was the heat which drained us out. Imagine shooting in constant
temperature of around 55 degrees Celsius in peak summer season!"
He goes on to add, "In fact during our breaks, we used to run towards the plane as we hunted for our places under a shadow. It
used to be quite some sight with us eating food while sitting under a plane's wings."
"Thank God for the great commitment shown by my cast and crew", he remembers, "We had to shoot day after day from 6 AM to 6
PM but no one complained. The schedule was tight since for the shooting of Hijack, the entire runway was shut down for 12
days. It was during this duration that we were required to shoot a major portion of the film and we couldn't afford to relax or waste
any previous time."
Not many films have been centered entirely on a hijack incident. Though Yeh Dil Aashiqana (Karan Nath) and
Zameen (Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan) did touch upon an airplane being hijacked, this wasn't the focal point of the
narrative.
"I was in fact warned by many that a film like this won't be a feasible option", reveals Kunal, "People did tell me to choose a
different subject for my debut film as it wasn't entirely possible to have a film centered on a hijack. Also, getting a real plane would
have been a challenge in itself. However, when I look back and see that this has been accomplished in a way that has surpassed
my own expectations, I get immense satisfaction. As I said earlier, I know that God was with us when Hijack was being
made."
Set in a Die Hard mode, Hijack stars Shiney Ahuja and Esha Deol in principal roles. The film is aiming for a 2nd/9th
May release. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Mar 2008 | 10:54 am
To describe this phenomenally phenomenal phenomenon called Aamir Khan, even the 26 alphabets of the English language are not enough, for he is a man who refused to be the Jack of all Trades because he simply wanted to be the Master! He is just not an actor or a producer but also an extremely down to earth human being, plus a wholesome package of everything that would take to be Mr Perfect! They do not call him 'The Perfectionist' for nothing! He is a living example of the saying 'There is no shortcut to success'.
Right from debut film, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, till his recent blockbuster hit Taare Zameen Par, this towering powerhouse of talent has indeed come a long way! Ladies and Gentlemen join us in wishing a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this man, without whom Indian cinema would have been incomplete. Simply link to this link and greet your way to the heavens! Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Mar 2008 | 10:01 am
Film: 'Juno'; Cast: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, JK Simmons, Allison Janney; Director: Jason Reitman; Rating: **** Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am
With just about a week left for Race to hit the screens with a predictable thumping start, the makers are naturally upbeat about the Abbas-Mustan multi starrer. Pritam's catchy audio scores are already occupying the top slots amongst the audience as well as the charts. The Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am
It was a special day for the children of V.D. Indian Society for Mentally Challenged as they got together at Birla Matushri Sabhagriha to present a variety entertainment and Bollywood musical programme. Adding colour to the lives of these special children was actress Tanisha and model-cum-actor Bunty Grewal. The bubbly Tanisha ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 9:56 am
We've seen Amitabh Bachchan checking his mails in between shots on his laptop, now his wife Jaya is doing it too. The actress and MP not only checks her mails but plays computer games in between shots. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 9:40 am
Sheetal Menon, the very popular model is now knocking at the doors of Bollywood with her to-be-released debut project, Bhram – An Illusion, directed by Pavan Kaul. Here is the new face talking about her experience as a model and actress. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 9:39 am
Yesterday, Sajid Nadiadwala signed Deepika Padukone for his next yet-untitled flick. It is to be directed by Sajid Khan, whose sister Farah directed the actress in her debut, Om Shanti Om. Deepika confirms the development, "Yes. I am part of Sajid Khan"s film produced by Sajid Nadiadwala opposite Akshay Kumar." ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 9:24 am
Mumbai (ANI): Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan has said that he was happy to be called No. 2 of Indian cinema. Aamir had recently remarked that he himself was the numerouno of Bollywood and Shahrukh was only number two. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 9:21 am
Hera Pheri played a major role in career escalation of Akshay Kumar. Along with Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal, he created quite a
'dhamaal' and hasn't looked back ever since. Exit Akshay Kumar and Tusshar Kapoor teams up with Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal in One Two
Three.
He does chuckle at the thought of rubbing shoulders with Akshay Kumar if this new 'hera pheri' team clicks. However, he just laughs away the
suggestion around getting into snipping the role of his co-stars if he actually gets into the shoes of 'khiladi' and hits big time!
"It's great to be working with senior actors like Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal. While Sunil is a true gentleman, Pareshji is the most easy
going co-actor I have worked with", says Tusshar.
Talking about what happens behind the scenes, Tusshar reveals, "Senior actors do sometimes steal your lines. If a director is new, it is even
worse as more influential actors take them away in a corner and convince them to get them the best scenes and lines. They are in fact blatant
in saying - 'Yeh Line Main Bolungaa'!"
"Thankfully there was none of that in One Two Three. Also, director Ashwani Dhir took all the final decisions. He listened to us but
took an eventual call. There was no discomfort in spite of working with so many actors. Even though there are 14 characters in the film,
everyone's role was so well defined. No one had any reason to be insecure", remembers Tusshar who went intense last year with Shootout At
Lokhandwala and Aggar.
With Tusshar teaming up with Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal, would it be time for a new 'hera pheri' team. "Yup, if the team clicks then why
not? Who knows then I too may become Akshay Kumar," says Tusshar light heartedly.
Akshay Kumar? Then would he too be hitting back with a vengeance? He just mentioned that senior and more successful actors have a habit of
snipping their co-stars roles. In that case, would he too be following Akshay's footsteps (considering the allegations against him for being
an 'unofficial editor' of his films)?
"I am not saying anything; I am just not saying anything at all! No comments", laughs Tusshar uproariously, "I would rather be quite; don't
try tricking me into saying anything here!" Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Mar 2008 | 9:21 am
Priyanka Chopra will be joining Saif Ali Khan in Farhan Akhtar's Voice from the Sky a movie on the telecommunication revolution in India. This has been a pending project for Farhan as he conceptualized the idea after Dil Chahta Hai. Farhan chose Priyanka due to her hassle free attitude towards ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 8:32 am
The Supreme Court Friday gave a fresh lease of life to controversial film 'Jodhaa Akbar' in Uttar Pradesh, extending its permission to screen the film in the state. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Mar 2008 | 8:31 am
Washington (ANI): Priscilla Presley is all excited about her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's pregnancy. Priscilla, who is at the moment getting ready for the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars, is very ecstatic about becoming a grandmother again. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 8:01 am
Washington (ANI): She might be sporting a big baby bump, but that didn't stop Angelina Jolie from taking her beloved son Maddox out for a spin in a private plane. The Hollywood stunner piloted a private plane with son Maddox, 6, at an airfield in Smithville, Texas, where beau Brad Pitt ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 7:44 am
She is undoubtedly one of her kind. And to top it all, she has such a unique name that, if given a chance, no one would want to address her by that name, as her name reflects a unique relationship that no boy would ever want to get himself into, at least with her! But still, she is one helluvaâ of a reigning queen of Bollywood who takes criticism and praises on her side!
If you still have not guessed her, then, you need to be whacked/ punched by Abhishek Awasthi- her â24/7 Boyfriendâ, who has simply redefined (or is it âpredefinedâ?) love, commitment and relationship! For the (still) uninitiated, the lady in question is none other than Bollywoodâs very own Marathi mulgi Rakhi Sawant!
Imagine if a mere utterance of her name unfailingly brings a 360 degree smile on your face, then we can only imagine what will happen to you on, Tuesday, March18, at 1530 hrs when you get to chat with the Queen Rakhi herself, only on your eternal favourite Bollywood Hungama. Donât miss it. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Mar 2008 | 7:44 am
Bollywood's latest sensation Deepika Padukone is madly in love. She was overheard whispering 'I love you' to her boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor at the recent Filmfare Awards function. Once again, she was heard whispering this three-word-sentence to Ranbir at an airport. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Mar 2008 | 7:43 am
'27 Dresses': Clichéd romantic-comedy! MSN India - 4 hours ago '27 Dresses' is so chock full of romantic-comedy clichés, it almost plays like a parody. Katherine Heigl's Jane is always a bridesmaid and never a bride, a role she's performed 27 times already because she's so adept at anticipating and meeting her ... 'I've spent enough years napping!'Times of India all 3 news articles
Would you like to script a film? Do you have engaging stories to tell? If yes, then the Mirchi Movies story hunt could help you make it big in Bollywood. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Mar 2008 | 3:01 am
After doing back-to-back comedies last year, it looks like Bollywood's star Akshay Kumar is hell bent on making 2008 his year of actioners. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Mar 2008 | 3:00 am
With films like 'Corporate', 'Omkara' and 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal', it has taken the unconventional looking Bipasha Basu about seven years to carve a niche for herself in Bollywood and she says she doesn't want to go and struggle again in Hollywood. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Mar 2008 | 3:00 am
As the media keep highlighting the Aamir-SRK controversy and the battle for being No.1 intensifies. Juhi Chawla who has worked with both Amir and Sharhrukh has a line or two on the very same issue. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
In an attempt to make a difference to generation next, Shilpa Shetty joined forces with the Dove Self-Esteem Fund campaign this week in UK to raise the morale of young people all over the world. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
Actress Geeta Basra celebrated her birthday yesterday amidst close friends and family. The actress who has lived a major portion of her life in London did miss the city but was overwhelmed by the love and care that the people in India had to offer. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
World Movies , Indias first international movie channel from UTV Network, has lived up to its position of being a television channel above the ordinary by achieving impressive results within 5 weeks of its launch. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
M.S.Ajmal of Harris International, Dubai (the license holders of Shilpa Shettys musical Miss Bollywood) has written a letter for the media. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
Presented by KNOX Entertainment Pvt Ltd, produced by Mukesh D. Ramani, Ramesh Khatkar’s TOSS had its shoot at Mudh Island on Tuesday 12th March. Present on the sets were Ashmit Patel, Aarti Chabria, Prashant Raj, Ranvijay, Madhureema & Shruti Gera. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
The glamorous Tanishaa who is all set with her latest Bollywood film, Kumar Mangats One Two Three, had recently gone to the majestic lands of South Africa to shoot for her South film opposite Junior NTR. And as it happened it was her birthday recently and instead of the usual partying the actress chose to go on an extensive scuba diving and adventure trip in Cape Town! Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
Dont be surprised if the Bheja Fry actress Bhairavi Goswami lands up in hospital with a terrible cold. Some time ago, Anupam Kher took Bhairavi on a holiday to London. No, no! They are not having an affair! They were shooting for Karan Razdans film Mr. Bhatti on Chutti. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
Marathi film 'Tingya' was adjudged the best film and Darsheel Daftary was named the best child actor for his role in 'Taare Zameen Par' at the 10th International Film Festival, Mumbai. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Mar 2008 | 6:30 pm
Dharmendra and Rishi Kapoor, two of Bollywood's most popular stars of yesteryears, were conferred the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the closing ceremony of the 10th International Film Festival, Mumbai, Thursday evening. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Mar 2008 | 6:00 pm
The trend of trailers being attached to big films continues. The latest to get a boost, months ahead of release, is Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra-starrer 'Love Story 2050', which will be seen with Abbas-Mustan's racy flick 'Race' March 21 in the theatres. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Mar 2008 | 4:30 pm
Versatility is synonymous with this actor who has always proved his mettle as an actor in whatever roles he has played so far. From Lakhan in Ram Lakhan to Munna in Tezaab or Vikrant in Taal to Shivaji Rao in Nayak, he has done it all with great deal of perfection.
And now, he is all set carry forward the legacy in his forthcoming venture with Subhash Ghaiâs Black and White which also stars Shefali Shah and newcomer Anurag Sinha.
For all those who missed the chat with this great actor, Bollywood Hungama brings you the excerpts of the chat.
Anil Kapoor: Hi all
vritti : hi :) so sir watz Black and White all about?
Anil Kapoor : Black and White is about relationships , communal harmony, patriotism, secularism , trying to understand each other, love, colors , music
vritti : how is Anurag Sinha as a new comer
Anil Kapoor : every film maker usually try and praise newcomers to the sky before the release to excite the audience...sometimes it just is to boost the ego....but here whatever Subhash Ghai speaks about him is genuine
vritti : how is Anurag Sinha as a new comer
Anil Kapoor : every film maker usually try and praise newcomers to the sky before the release to excite the audience...sometimes it just is to boost the ego....but here whatever Subhash Ghai speaks about him is genuine
acees : hi sir good afternoon...so wtz your character in the film?
Anil Kapoor : I play a professor who teaches Urdu in a college called Zakir Hussain college in Chandni Chowk. I am a very honest, ideal , sincere , man of principles but full of life and subtle humor
acees : how r u feeling after the super success of welcome
Anil Kapoor : acees u see, after a film is a super success you feel good, your price goes up , your value goes up but I have seen this before
acees : is 'Black n White' a commercial flick? or is it based on true events?
Anil Kapoor : its based on true events....its shot very realistically in very real life locations. yet the film is commercial
pratik : hi sir, what kind of research did you do for the film?
Anil Kapoor : pratik this is a film which reqd a lot of research.....I am basically from Mumbai but this character is from delhi so I had to brush up my Urdu and met a lot of professors of Urdu ...his name is Rajan Mathur so I even met a lot of Mathurs to get a feel of their dialect etc
ratedi : so how was your chemistry between u and Shefali?
Anil Kapoor: Well I think Shefali saw the film and she told her husband that my chemistry with Anil is superb so I guess it must be good.
pratik : sir u r so cute, is there a sequel to Welcome
Anil Kapoor : pratik, well I am looking forward to the sequel of welcome...as soon as the script is ready we will start working
acees : y a debutante as ur co-star?
Anil Kapoor : there are certain scripts which need debutants so that the character comes into focus...when u watch the film you will understand why Mr. Ghai cast him
V@RyANi : from ur film Meri Jung with Mr. Ghai to Black and White with him again how much has hanged between u'll
Anil Kapoor : well I am the same donât know about Subhashji :)
tausif : hi anilji, is it true that u went to chandni chowk to have the real feel of the atmosphere der
Anil Kapoor : ya I did go to chandni chowk......and was there for three days
Tausif: what was ur reaction when u saw sonam on screen for the first time?
Anil Kapoor : I couldnt believe it tausif....when I saw Sonam on screen.
Nargis : Hi Mr Anil Kapoor, Firstly sorry for my bad english, I'm from Paris so my english is not exellent, I hope you will understand all I will try to ask...Are you still interested to make a film on Raj Kapoor's life ? Raj Kapoor is my favourite actor and I'm very excited about this project...
Anil Kapoor : this was just a rumour nargis....i think his sons will be the right people to make a film on him
pratik : sir u r daughter is very cute and very nice....wishing her all the success she can get
Anil Kapoor : pratik, thank you we need your good wishes
Aisha : I was really impressed with Gandhi my Father but dissapointed that it got less recognition than it deserved. And a bigg thank you for showing the world what a truly amazing actor akshaye khanna is. Do you plan to work with him in any new productions?
Anil Kapoor : Aisha thank u so much
Nargis : Have you been inspired by anyone for you to get where you are today ?
Anil Kapoor : Nargis, my inspirations and idols keep on changing......
farhan : how old are you now sir just an asking
Anil Kapoor : farhan I am just 21 years old....as old as my daughter Sonam
Nargis : Which one of your film do you rate as the best?
Anil Kapoor : quite a few of them....nargis most of them
sam : I think Sonam Kapoor was gorgeous in Saawariya... how much credit would you take for her acting skills?
Anil Kapoor : sam no credit...cos acting is something which is inborn...u cant teach or inculcate acting in an actress
sam : I think Sonam Kapoor was gorgeous in Saawariya... how much credit would you take for her acting skills?
Anil Kapoor : sam no credit...cos acting is something which is inborn...u cant teach or inculcate acting in an actress
paddy : What keeps you going?
Anil Kapoor : your lave paddy
V@RyANi : Welcome was the blockbuster what about this? (B&W)
Anil Kapoor : it will be more than that varyani....it will not only be a successful film but will gain a lot of respect as well
ad : hi anil, will u produce a film with Sonam
Anil Kapoor : ad whenever she gives me time
dany : hi sir how are u, so wat about ur other daughter is she planning to get into acting as well?
Anil Kapoor : dany, my whole khandan is wanting to get into films
Aisha : what did you think of ranbir in Saawariya
Anil Kapoor : very very promising, Ranbir was really good.
Nargis : I have heard about the sequel of Mister India...is it true ?
Anil Kapoor : well shekhar is very keen to do a sequel ....I hope it happens soon
sikandar : hello sir, is there any film that u have done were in you and the character were very similar?
Anil Kapoor : not yet Sikandar
pratik : sir u r and madhuri share a grt chemistry are you planning to make any films with her?
Anil Kapoor : pratik very soon
farhan : how abt Yuvraaj when this movie is releasing
Anil Kapoor : Yuvraaj is releasing october this year
ansari : hi anilji, share some special moments that happened during B& W
Anil Kapoor : special moment was in delhi in Chandni Chowk where we were shooting like guerilla warfare ...in fact I even to chandni Chowk in a burqa but got caught because of my shoes...
ansari : hi anilji, share some special moments that happened during B& W
Anil Kapoor : special moment was in delhi in Chandni Chowk where we were shooting like guerilla warfare ...in fact I even to chandni Chowk in a burqa but got caught because of my shoes...
jhakass : anil bhai jhakass, so how is the colour B&W potrayed in the film?
Anil Kapoor : Though, the title of the film is b n W but it is the most colourful films ever made
Nargis : Can you tell us about your next projects: Race, Yuvraaj, Tashan, Priyadarshan's Chandralekha, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Mahesh Manjrekar's Unusual Love Story, Roshan Andrews' Shortkut...
Anil Kapoor : well all 3 are exciting and have big stars in big banners.... I am looking forward to all of them Slumdog Millionaire is the most exciting role of my career. I have finished shooting for the film no idea about Priyadarshan and Maheshâs film
sunil : hi, after being in the film industry for so long which among all u have done was the best -ur dream role or is it yet to come?
Anil Kapoor : its yet to come
V@RyANi : how about making a film with SRK?
Anil Kapoor : definitely if there is a script and a role why not
straw : hello anil have u ever thought of doing a Hollywood film?
Anil Kapoor : I am already doing one Slumdog Millionaire
sid : hi Anil Kapoor, do u think Subhash has changed as a director?
Anil Kapoor : he changed for the better sid
sikandar : I saw the movie Saawariya I really surprised to see the acting of your daughter
Anil Kapoor : even I was surprised
Nargis : what kind of roles do you like doing the most, such as comedy or drama?
Anil Kapoor : all genres
straw : hello anil how r u?? wats the next film from ur production house?
Anil Kapoor : straw Shortkut ...this year end release
acees : sir I cud hardly believe Sonam was ur daughter since u urself looked as young as her in welcome. how hav u still managed to look as 'jhakkas' as in yudh years ago?!
Anil Kapoor : thank u so much acees....well its all thanks to the way you people look at me
nilji : yeah.. .wat did u gift Sonam after seeing her performance
Anil Kapoor : she takes gifts from me everyday
nilji : yeah...wat did u gift Sonam after seeing her performance
Anil Kapoor : she takes gifts from me everyday
Nargis : Is there any director you would really like to work with in the future?
Anil Kapoor : Danny Boyle...again
Mandeep : Hello Mr. Kapoor, have u ever witnessed a real bomb blast
Anil Kapoor : no mandeep and I hope not
Nargis : Have you ever walked out on a movie?
Anil Kapoor : quite a few nargis
Gurpreetzz : What is Shortkut all about? When will it be released? What is Akshaye Khanna???s role?
Anil Kapoor : Shortkut is a complete , fun , masala entertainer and Akshaye Khanna plays an Assistant director in the film
Gurpreetzz : You are looking energetic in all promos of Race! Who will rock in Race? Will Akshaye Khanna steal the show in Race like he did in Humraaz, 36, China Town and Naqaab?
Anil Kapoor : gurpreetz all 3 of us
Nicks : Hi Anilji, would u ever want to stop acting?
Anil Kapoor : never
straw : hello anil how r u??? do plan to direct a film of ur own production
Anil Kapoor: not yet
Gurpreetzz : Sonam Kapoor is looking so gorgeous in all magazines, she always smiles and giggles beautifully and I want to be like her??? She is my inspiration??? to be always happy ??? ??? Joie-de-Vivre???! She seems very strong and intelligent! Please, send this compliment message to Sonam???
Anil Kapoor : I will gurpreetzzz
Sonia : Hi....who is your favourite co-star to work with male and female?
Anil Kapoor : female Amrita Singh and male Jackie Shroff
Sonia : Hi....who is your favourite co-star to work with male and female?
Anil Kapoor : female Amrita Singh and male Jackie Shroff
sikandar : anil sir do u have any film with Ajay Devgan ?
Anil Kapoor : no not yet sikander
beautyqueen : do you enjoy working with Katrina Kaif AND Akshay Kumar?
Anil Kapoor : I loved workin with Katrina and Akshay...they make a very good pals
Gurpreetzz : What do u think abt Akshaye Khanna's performance in Gandhi My Father?
Anil Kapoor: Superlative. I think an international level performance from him.
Anil Kapoor: Thanks guys time to goâ¦.it was lovely chatting with u guys.. Do watch Black and whiteâ¦lotsa love and best wishes. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 13 Mar 2008 | 4:27 pm
Kajol who was not seen much post marriage is now all over the place. After all its promotion time for her hubby dearest Ajay's directorial debut U Me Aur Hum and the actress is making sure to be seen at all the right places be it radio channels, T.V. shows and even endorsements.
The bubbly actress who is seen in a number of commercials (mostly with better-half Ajay) would now be seen endorsing a brand of toothpaste. Yes, you are read it right, Kajol has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Anchor White toothpaste.
The actress believes in providing the best for her family when it comes to health and hygiene and is hence excited to be associated with one of the most reputed toothpaste brands in the market.
Well, we are sure that die-hard Kajol fans would also be really excited when they see the dimpled star flashing her pearly whites while endorsing the toothpaste. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Mar 2008 | 4:22 pm
Come March 17 and one can watch one's favourite television stars on one platform as they come together for Sony channel's new show 'Sitaare Zameen Par - Television Ka Maha Event'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Mar 2008 | 4:01 pm
Katrina Kaif may have lost the chance to be one of Ranbir's leading ladies in Yash Raj Films' Bachna Ae Haseenon. But the lady,
currently sizzling with Saif Ali Khan in the promos of Race, didn't have to wait long for Yash Raj to make amends. Katrina has now
been signed to star opposite Neil Nitin Mukesh in Kabir Khan's untitled film which also stars John Abraham in a pivotal role.
Without giving away much detail about the project Neil says, "Kabir made a very unusual film Kabul Express for Yash Raj earlier. This
time, he's going all-out to make a commercial film. I think Katrina and I will make a striking pair." Katrina who's paired with Ranbir Kapoor
in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani seems to be getting into the let's-get-young mode. All her earlier films are
primarily with the 40-plus Salman Khan, Govinda and Akshay Kumar. Now she's finally working with co-stars nearer her own age.
Laughs Neil, "I wouldn't know about that. My bonding so far has been with John. I really get along with him. He's so funny and entertaining.
Somehow he reminds me of Dharamji (Dharmendra) with whom I did my first film Johnny Gaddaar. The same towering personality and
physique and a heart of gold."
Let's hope the initial camaraderie lasts through the film. Considering what happened to John's dosti with Arshad Warsi during Kabir
Khan's Kabul Express, one wonders if the seedha-sadha Neil would be singing the same tune by the time he and John finish
shooting together.
Isn't it a disadvantage for Neil to start his career with two arty films like Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar and Sudhir Mishra's
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny? "I think the two Johnny films are very different in mood. Tera Kya⦠is funny episodic film where me, Soha
Ali Khan, Kay Kay Menon and Karan Nath are four characters who meet this child, played by Sikandar. It's masala of a different kind.
It even has an item song by Chitrangada now." Sure, we can see queues clamouring to get in to see Chitrangada wriggle on the dance floor.
"But Freeze is out-and-out commercial, glamorous, glossy and sexy," Neil brightens up. Ando, he isn't called Johnny in Freeze. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Mar 2008 | 2:20 pm
Nileish Malhotra, director and producer of the forthcoming film Monopoly- The Game Of Money, has signed a three films deal with a corporate. These films will be shot at various exotic locations in Europe.
When asked about the business house Nileish says, "Right now I cannot divulge the name because they have major plans and announcements to make in entertainment industry. As a corporate, they will talk about all the developments together. Only thing I can say is that these films are big and I am happy to be part of their team."
Nileish Malhotra is leaving for Scotland on March 15, 2008 to finalize locations for his new film Beyond Belief. The film's Director of Photography, Mr. Jack Conroy from Hollywood and Writer, Sheila Evans from London will be joining him in Scotland. Shoot of this film is planned towards the later part of this year in Scotland.
His current film on floors Monopoly- The Game Of Money stars Zeenat Aman, Karan Khanna, Nikita Anand, Rajat Bedi, Hina, Vivek Shauq and Nileish Malhotra and is 80% complete. The film's music is composed by Sukhwinder Singh, lyrics by Ibrahim Aks and cinematographer is Jack Conroy (three times nominated for Oscars) from Hollywood. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Mar 2008 | 1:28 pm
The trend of trailers being attached to big films continues. The latest to get a boost in the theatres months ahead of release is Harman
Baweja's big epic star-launch Love Story 2050.
The film's slickly-cut trailer which has among other things, Priyanka Chopra in two different avatars and looks, Harman's rock-happy wizkid
dancing and loads and loads of FXâall within a few minutesâwill be seen with Abbas-Mustan's racy Race from March 21.
The trailer has been put together by the father-son duo (Harry- Harman). Harman is personally ensuring that the trailer goes to all the
centers with Race. "In fact, Harman has also closely collaborated in the scripting of Love Story 2050 and just might take
credit for co-scripting." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Mar 2008 | 1:06 pm
Sanjay Khanduri, who made a mark with his first ever directorial venture Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), is going places. Other than being signed by Venus Films for a comedy that has thrill elements interspersed with it, Khanduri has now also bagged a project with Vipul Shah's Blockbuster Movie Entertainers.
The maker of films like Waqt - Race Against Time, Namastey London and Singh Is Kinng (which is currently on floors), Vipul Shah, has signed Sanjay Khanduri for a film which is going to be an out and out action entertainer.
Confirms Sanjay, "Yes, I have been signed by Vipul Shah. It is an interesting subject for me since it would have action in ample doses."
As per sources, the film is touted to be a multi crore extravaganza and would feature some never seen before stunts on the Indian screen. Khanduri does admit that the film is set on a huge scale though he prefers to keep mum on the exact amount which is expected to be spent on the film.
"It's the subject and its execution which is prevailing most in my mind currently", says Sanjay whose ECKLL not just garnered critical acclaim all over but also turned out to be a surprise success story. In fact though the film's theatrical run was limited, its DVD featured as a best seller for weeks in succession. Also, the film featured as one of the best to have come out of Bollywood when 2007 year end charts were being created.
"Of course it gives me a high to receive compliments till date for ECKLL. Anyways, now I am raring to get behind the camera again. The scripts for both the films (with Venus and Vipul Shah) are in good shape and I should be ready to kick start a project soon", says Sanjay excitedly.
How about murmurs that some of the top bracket star/actors have been sending him feelers about their interest in working with him? Laughs Sanjay, "Let something concrete happen and then we should be ready to talk. Yes, good things are certainly happening and the projects coming my way are prestigious as well. God willing, I should be able to deliver well with my next film too." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Mar 2008 | 12:53 pm
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Samsung telecommunications India (STI), a design and technology leader in the Indian mobile market, today, announced the appointment of actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador for Samsung mobile phones in India.
Announcing Aamir Khan as Samsung's ambassador for mobile phones, stated Mr. H. B. Lee, president & CEO, Samsung southwest Asia headquarters, "The Samsung brand stands for qualities of innovation, change, discovery, self-expression, and excellence in performance. And these very same qualities are epitomized by Aamir Khan, whose quality and depth of work as well as versatility as an actor, have made him a much loved and respected actor in India today. We are indeed very proud and privileged to have him as our brand ambassador."
The company plans to leverage Aamir in its brand advertising as well as product advertising for mobile phones. In sync with its thrust on introducing innovative products, Samsung today announced its new brand positioning for Samsung mobiles, which is reflected in its new, spunky, tagline - 'next is what ?' being used in all its communication material for mobiles .
Living up to its promise of 'next is what?', Samsung today announced the launch of five new, sleek and stylish Samsung mobile phones that exemplify cutting edge technology and design innovation. The new handset range targets consumers across the multimedia (imaging and music), business lifestyle, and popular segments. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Mar 2008 | 9:41 am
Diamond merchant and film financer Bharat Shah has come under the scanner of the Income Tax (IT) department, which conducted raids at his office and residence here Thursday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Mar 2008 | 9:30 am
