Bollywood choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan is enjoying every bit of her motherhood. She says her triplets have transformed her into a much softer and happier person. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Apr 2008 | 12:12 pm
Actor Govinda, who has made a comeback following several ups and downs in life, says he`s "finally at peace". He has cleared off most of his debts, got a second lease of life in Bollywood and has just begun to "understand politics" though he is an MP. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Apr 2008 | 12:12 pm
Movie giant Warner Bros has
initiated a legal battle with a director who claims he devised an earlier version of the Harry Potter character. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Apr 2008 | 12:12 pm
Canadian pop star Celine Dion voiced her support for the upcoming Beijing Olympics here Saturday, saying she was "definitely against boycotting" the games. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Apr 2008 | 12:12 pm
Pune residents relived the golden '70s as the soothing and melodious voices of ghazal singer Bhupinder and his wife Mitali resonated at the launch function of their new album 'Chand Parosa Hai'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Apr 2008 | 11:31 am
A common thread running through over-the-top comic caper 'Krazzy 4' and sombrely romantic 'U, Me Aur Hum' is the theme of mental illness. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Apr 2008 | 10:30 am
Swedish director Robert Nylund, who was roped in to direct Aamir Khan's next production 'Delhi Belly', is no more at the helm of affairs. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Apr 2008 | 9:31 am
Bollywood choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan is enjoying every bit of her motherhood. She says her triplets have transformed her into a much softer and happier person. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Apr 2008 | 3:30 am
Actor Govinda, who has made a comeback following several ups and downs in life, says he's 'finally at peace'. He has cleared off most of his debts, got a second lease of life in Bollywood and has just begun to 'understand politics' though he is an MP. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Apr 2008 | 3:00 am
Bollywood producer-director Ravi Chopra feels that remakes of classics are bound to lack the essence of the original and says he will never remake any films of his legendary father, B.R. Chopra. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Apr 2008 | 3:00 am
Aamir Khan's production of Delhi Belly seems to be undergoing a lot of pre-production belly-achesâ¦not a strange occurrence for Mr Khan. Remember the changes Taare Zameen Par (TZP) went through as it made its journey from Amole Gupte to Aamir Khan?
While the directorial responsibility in TZP changed when the film was almost complete, Delhi Belly has changed directors even before the shooting has started. The original choice to direct Aamir Khan's quirky and crisp sex comedy was the Swedish director Robert Nylund. No more so. The film has a new director and probably a new language as well.
Says a source close to the project, "Robert Nylund has been replaced by Abinay Deo who is veteran actors Ramesh and Seema Deo's younger son(the elder one, Ajinkya Deo, is a recognizable Marathi and Hindi actor) and the film was originally going to be in Hindi. It's now in English."
This is a big bright bustling break for the young ad-filmmaker who has already directed high-budgeted star-studded Pepsi and Cinthol ads. Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starred in his Pepsi ad while Hrithik was the lead in the Cinthol ad.
Says the source, "In an instant replay of what happened between Aamir and Amole Gupte during TZP. Aamir couldn't see eye to eye with the Swedish director. After Delhi Belly was without a director, Aamir was very impressed by Abhinay's ads. When they met, he found Abhinay to be bright and full of do-able ideas."
Apparently, Abhinay has been asked to direct Delhi Belly on the lines of Guy Ritchie's heist-caper Snatch. Says the source, "It would be a very naughty and sexy comedy unlike anything one would expect from Aamir. And yes, he's likely to play a part in it." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 2:15 pm
'Krazzy 4' producer Rakesh Roshan says that his conscience is clear on the allegation of plagiarism levelled by jingle composer Ram Sampath on a song from the movie. He said he has paid Rs.20 million to Sampath to include the song in the film that released Friday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:30 pm
Next week this time the biggest cricketing extravaganza -IPL (Indian Premiere League) would be on and cricket mania is surely going to be at an all time high for the following few weeks.
Needless to say the presence of Bollywood stars in some cricket matches would truly be a case of sone pe suhaaga for every Indian. The opening match of the IPL itself sees Dr.Vijay Mallya's 'Bangalore Royal Challengers' take on Shah Rukh Khan's 'Kolkata Knight Riders' at the Chinaswamy stadium in Bangalore.
While most of the team captains and owners would be present for the opening ceremony in Bangalore on April 18th, once the tournament starts, most owners would be seen only in the places where their teams are playing.
So this means that Shah Rukh Khan would be seen cheering his team Kolkata Knight Riders wherever they play. The charismatic Khan is particularly looking forward to cheering his team at the spectacular Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. In fact, Khan has even decided to keep the ticket prices as cheap as Rs. 100 (lowest denomination) so that the youth can get to witness all the cricketing action live.
What's more, Shah Rukh would be even handing over every 1000th purchased ticket personally to the spectator. The superstar has even urged some of his good friends to be present along with him to cheer his team.
Surely, Shah Rukh is going all out to promote his team and get maximum spectators to watch the action. After all it's no mean feat filling the massive Eden Gardens. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:23 pm
T-Seriesâs Kajraare directed by Pooja Bhatt had been announced a while back with none other than Himesh Reshammiya playing the lead. However the hunt for the female lead was still on.
Now it seems T-series and Pooja have finally found their leading lady. The lady in question is Mona Laizza a popular Pakistani T.V. actress.
âWe were looking for a girl who had the innocence in her and was from Pakistan. It was not easy, Kajraare being an Indo-Pak love story. We checked out more than 70 girls and finally zeroed in on Mona Laizza. The look of the film is different and we are still in the process of finalizing the look of the charactersâ, says T-Series creative director Divya Khosla Kumar.
Pooja Bhatt adds, âJaved Sheikh was very instrumental in helping us get Mona. She fits the role opposite Himesh perfectly and we are hoping Javedji will also do an interesting role in the filmâ
The Bhatts had earlier worked with another Pakistani actress Meera in their film Nazar which bombed at the box-office. Hope Mona Laizza proves lucky for Pooja and the team of Kajraare this time around. The film a love story starring Himesh as a lawyer would be shot in Lahore, Morocco and Europe. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:07 pm
Wizcraft International Entertainment today announced two Superstar entrants to their grandest, blockbuster world tour- âThe Unforgettable Tour - Experience the magicâ¦â led by Amitabh Bachchan and the performers include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. This massive tour will have an array of todayâs biggest Indian Cine stars descending onto the world stage with their scintillating performances, promising to bring alive the magic of Indian cinema which will make fans rock across 6 continents, spanning 18 countries.
âThe Unforgettableâ world tour will commence in July 2008 and will take center-stage in mainstream international venues, promoted in conjunction with international partners and promoters.
Superhit machine Akshay Kumar and the star of umpteen box office successes, Preity Zinta are today slated among Indian Cinemaâs biggest performers. In the last two decades, Akshay Kumar has come to be considered a powerhouse performer, appearing in over 80 films till date. With recent hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Garam Masala, Welcome and the upcoming Tashan, he has carved a niche for himself with his heroic and thrilling stunts and his comic timing as well. Preity Zinta in a short span of time has made her way to the top with some of the biggest blockbuster hits playing her cherubic and bubbly self. She is the darling of the NRI audiences that âThe Unforgettablesâ will entertain.
Speaking on the occasion Akshay Kumar said, âI am elated to be on The Unforgettable Tour that will reach out to millions of Indian Cinema fans across the world. Touring with Wizcraft and Amitji, I believe that fans will be in store for a great journey of Indian Cinema and all the energy and excitement it has to offer.â Audiences will also get to witness Akshay perform songs from his forthcoming film, Singh is Kinng.
Preity Zinta shared the same sentiments, âItâs indeed an honour to be a part of a show of such a great scale and caliber and to be onstage with the Bachchans and others. It is always a delight to reach out to our fans and be a part of the tour, I intend on doing just that.â
Speaking on âThe Unforgettableâ World Tour and the inclusion of the two mega stars, Viraf Sarkari, Wizcraft Director said, âI am delighted and honored that both Preity and Akshay have joined the Tour. The Tour is shaping up and promises to be one of the biggest and grandest world tours from India, bringing alive the magic of Indian cinema, on stage. In addition, we will have dazzling performances by the idols of Indian cinema- Amitabh Bachchan, superstar of the millennium, Abhishek Bachchan, hottest youth icon and Aishwarya Rai, one of the worldâs most beautiful women, the multitalented Riteish Deshmukh and many more.â Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:24 am
