She will be turning 50 soon, but that is not making Madonna feel `low`, for the stunner has said that she will be marking her half-century this August - by saying: "F*** you, I`m 50." Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 May 2008 | 12:02 pm
The much awaited `Sarkar Raj`, a sequel to the highly acclaimed film `Sarkar` by Ram Gopal Varma has been courting controversies since its inception. The most recent one being the length of the role played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the flick. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 May 2008 | 12:02 pm
Katrina Kaif is not the only cause of rivalry between Salman Khan and Akshay kumar, money contention also adds fuel to already existing red hot fire. The grapevine says that Sallu has hiked his fees again to ensure that he earns more than Akki. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 May 2008 | 12:02 pm
Five years on and with nearly 30 films under his belt, young Malayalam film actor Jayasurya says instead of competing with his rivals, he competes with himself and concentrates on his characters. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 11:30 am
Warner Bros' Mumbai office has warned that it will take legal action against those who would try to re-make 'Wedding Crashers' (2005) without taking proper permission from them because they have the India distribution rights of New Line Cinema's super hit comedy. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 7:00 am
Socially relevant theatre of the 1970s and 80s is making a comeback on the national stage, courtesy a handful of committed groups. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 5:00 am
When a superstar-turned-'national figure' like Amitabh Bachchan starts toting graphs and pie charts to show that he is far ahead in television show ratings than a much younger colleague, Shah Rukh Khan, it reveals a great deal about the icon. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 4:31 am
More than 400 aspiring teen pop stars crooned and danced on stage as part of auditions for Disney Channel's music talent show "Hannah Montana - The Big Pop Star Dream' at a mall here. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 4:30 am
Producer-director Shashi Ranjan is annoyed with the censor board for changing the words of item song 'Hari om' into 'Jale mome jale mome' in his just released 'Dhoom Dhadakka'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 3:30 am
Talented director Farhan Akhtar has completed 'Rock On', his first full-fledged film as an actor. He is now on to his second film, which is being directed by his sister Zoya, and says he takes her seriously on the sets of 'Luck By Chance'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 2:30 am
The incident took place some time ago, but Bollywood is still fuming over a police complaint being filed against actress Mallika Sherawat for wearing a revealing dress at the audio launch of 'Dasavatharam' in Chennai. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 May 2008 | 2:30 am
We bring to you this week an exclusive encounter with Bulldog Media and Entertainment promoters Mr. Akash Sharma & Mr. Ramit Bharti Mittal who have acquired the license of ‘Paanchvi Paas’. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 25 May 2008 | 12:00 am
Many prominent members of the South Asian Federation (SAF), including former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga and Indian ambassador to Afghanistan S. Makhdoom Rahim, arrived here for Pakistani rock band Junoon's performance Sunday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 May 2008 | 4:01 pm
âIâve had a terrific working relationship with Akshayeâ - Genelia D'Souza
In an industry dominated by Bong Babes and Punjabi Kudis, she is one of the few Catholic girls out to make a mark. We are talking about the cute and bubbly Genelia D'Souza who debuted opposite Riteish Deshmukh in Tujhe Meri Kasam and was later seen with him in the comic-caper Masti. Subsequently, she went down South and acted in a dozen odd Telugu and Tamil films, most of which were blockbusters. She is now back with a bang in Bollywood and would first be seen alongside Akshaye Khanna in the family entertainer Mere Baap Pehle Aap. Post that she would be seen working with two of the most talked about newcomers- Imraan Khan in Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na and Harman Baweja in Itâs my life. In this exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Genelia talks about her experience down South, her comeback plans and life in general
After a long gap you are all over the place with two back to back releases; First Mere Baap Pehle Aap and then Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na. How does it feel?
Oh it feels fabulous to be back with a bang. I am looking forward to seeing what kind of welcome I get with these two releases.
You debuted with Riteish in Tujhe Meri Kasam and even did the comic-caper Masti. Where did you suddenly disappear after that?
(Laughs) Well I didnât disappear. I was busy with films down South. In fact in my first year itself, I started shooting for 3 of my films simultaneously. All 3 of them were in 3 different languages- Boys (Tamil), Satyam (Telugu) and of course Tujhe Meri Kasam (Hindi). So you can say I debuted in 2003 in three different languages (smiles). Subsequently, my next couple of years were already booked with films in Telugu and Tamil.
I debuted in 2003 in three different languages
After nearly a dozen odd Tamil and Telugu filmsâ¦have you picked the language?
Well, I definitely understand it and I can speak to save my soul (smiles) but am not perfect grammatically as I live here in Mumbai.
In the past a lot of Bollywood stars like Nagma, Jyothika and Simran didnât really come back to Bollywood after becoming big stars down south. You are really popular down south, so what made you come back to Bollywood?
I guess it was the kind of offers that I got and the kind of faith that Priyan sir and Aamir had in me that brought me back. However, for me itâs never been that I didnât want to come back or that I wanted to do only films in the South. I am open to any good offers and prefer to just go with the flow and take things as they come.
I am open to any good offers and prefer to just go with the flow and take things as they come.
A lot of people say that you look refreshingly differentâ¦so whatâs the secret behind this new look?
Is it? I donât know (laughs)â¦I guess I have just grown up (smiles)
In an industry dominated by Bong babes and Punjabi kudis you are one of the few Catholic girls out to make a mark; how does it feel?
It feels challenging. I am looking forward to it. Right now, I am too new to be looking at destiny as totally fulfilling. I am just waiting to see what my releases have in store for me.
Are there any differences in the style of working here in Bollywood and down south?
Honestly, I really donât think so mainly because the people I have worked with here are equally professional as the people down South.
Your next release is the Priyadarshan comedy Mere Baap Pehle Aap. The title itself makes you smile. Whatâs the film all about?
Yeah precisely thatâs the basic idea why we chose the title because itâs a family comedy entertainer. Itâs about a guy searching for a bride for his father and the entire hilarious journey.
What about your character in the film?
Well, I play a girl who helps Akshaye in searching for a bride for his father. She is a very lovable character.
So are you the one who plays the bride in the end?
Hmmmâ¦for that you will have to come and watch the film.
You are working with seasoned actors like Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal and Om Puri in Mere Baap Pehle Aap? How has been the experience?
Fabulous. I feel for someone like me who is not from a filmy family, one of the only ways you can learn is by being a keen observer of such experienced stars. Working on Mere Baap Pehle Aap gave me that chance. It was indeed a really good learning experience for me watching actors like Akshaye, Pareshji and Om Puri ji perform.
Mere Baap Pehle Aap was indeed a really good learning experience for me, watching actors like Akshaye, Pareshji and Om Puri ji perform.
A lot of people feel Akshaye is quite an introvert. So did he open up to you?
Iâve had a terrific working relationship with Akshaye Khanna. I feel he is a lot quieter than some of the other actors but he is definitely not uncomfortable to be with.
How was it working with Priyadarshan?
Fantastic. Priyan Sir and I have somehow almost missed working with each other. He was to do my first ad but that didnât work out. So we have always been wishing that we get a chance to work with each other and I am glad that he gave me this opportunity to act in his film. Itâs a role which gives me a lot of scope to perform, so I am happy.
Post that you have Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na which is touted as the grand launch of Aamir Khanâs nephew Imraan. How does it feel?
I am really looking forward to that film.
You are also doing the Hindi remake of one of your Telugu blockbusters Bommarillu in which you are paired opposite Harman Baweja. Whatâs the film all about?
Itâs a sweet romantic film directed by Anees Bazmee. Itâs quite a coincidence as I starred in the original Telugu version Bommarillu. The film was a big success and even fetched me a Filmfare award for Best Actress. The same film was also remade in Tamil called Santosh Subramaniam. It just released last week down South and has got a terrific response. I am glad they didnât need to find a replacement for my character. I am probably one of the few actresses who have starred in the remake of the same film in 3 different languages so it kind of gives me a high.
Lastly, what are your expectations from your two forthcoming releases?
I just hope to be noticed and be appreciated for the work that I have done. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 May 2008 | 1:16 pm
He is known for his chocolate boy looks and that million dollar smile. After starring in a few commercials and music videos, he first burst onto the Bollywood scene with Rajshriâs candy-floss love story Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai in the year 2004. Since then he has done some interesting roles in films like Pyaar Mein Twist, Corporate and Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee. Apart from acting in Hindi films, he is also a big star down South. Yes, we are talking about the good-looking actor Sammir Dattani. Sammir is all excited about his latest release Dhoom Dadakka which is an out-and-out comedy.
Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to get up, close and personal with Sammir only on our very own Celebrity Chat. So donât miss the chance to chat with the affable Sammir Dattani on Tuesday, May 27 at 1500 hrs IST. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 May 2008 | 12:47 pm
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After lying low for a while, Rakhi Sawant is back to where she best belongs. Yes, that's right on the T.V. screens. After being seen in countless reality shows and even some chat shows, the item queen would now be seen hosting her own chat show on Zee Next channel.
The show tentatively titled Rakhi Ka Phone Aaya Hai would feature some big names as guests. The topic of conversation would also veer from films to sports and politics to current affairs not to forget the latest gossip in town. Rakhi is currently doing a lot of research for the show.
It may be recalled that the Koffee With Karan episode which had Rakhi as the guest was among the most watched episodes ever. With Rakhi now in the host's seat, one would be keenly looking forward to see who does most of the talking this time. The host or the guests? Your guess is as good as ours. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 May 2008 | 12:31 pm
In his very first film Maachis, he impressed the audiences even though the role was not of the main lead. In his next big release, Mohabbatein, he managed to hold his own despite sharing share screen space with two of the biggest actors in Indian cinema- Big B and SRK. He is an inseparable element of the famous Munnabhai series. Not one to be slotted in anyone particular image, he even managed to raise a few laughs in the rib-ticking comedy Tom, Dick And Harry. And just when you thought that he can only play the Sweet Prince Charming, he took everyone by surprise by portraying a negative character with aplomb in Eklavya- The Royal Guard. Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the multi-talented and multi-faceted Jimmy Sheirgill.
Jimmy is gearing up for his next release, the romantic comedy Hastey Hastey where he is paired opposite two new actresses. Bollywood Hungama brings you an opportunity to chat with Jimmy as he talks about Hastey Hastey and his forthcoming films only on Bollywood Hungamaâs Celebrity Chat. So without wasting any timeâ¦set your appointment fixed with Jimmy for Monday, May 26 at 1500 hrs IST. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 May 2008 | 12:30 pm
Director Samar Khan is a happy man. His second directorial venture Shaurya has just completed a run of 50 days and no wonder the director is grinning from ear to ear.
Bollywood Hungama spoke to Samar to find out more. âYes, Shaurya has completed 50 days and is still running in theatres in both Delhi and Mumbai. Moreover, the DVD's of Shaurya which released recently are currently in No.1 position replacing Jab We Met from the top spot as per a leading music store. It's a rare case that a film which is still running in the theatres is also on the No.1 spot in the DVD circuit. It feels nice that people are liking the film and I am really happy because for a small film like Shaurya, it's quite a big achievementâ, says the elated director.
On the work front, the buzz is that Samar is very actively involved in setting up the television division for good friend SRK's company Red Chillies. âYes, I am involved with the work of Red Chillies T.V. division. However, it's too early to talk about it.â
Lastly, Samar is also in the process of developing the script for his next film. Although the director remains tight-lipped about it, the buzz is that he is planning a love story next.
Well, looks like there are lots of interesting things that are happening in Samar Khan's life this summer. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 May 2008 | 12:25 pm
While its common knowledge in Bollywood to get inspired from the West and flatly deny it, director Nagesh Kukunoor believes otherwise. In his forthcoming film Aashayein starring John Abraham in the lead role, the director has decided to incorporate a scene in which John would be seen dressed as the legendary Hollywood character, Indiana Jones.
Apparently, both Nagesh and John are big fans of the Indiana Jones series and hence the director thought this would be like an apt tribute to the fictitious character. The fact that John could pull it off with his Greek God looks surely proved to be the icing on the cake.
With the latest Indiana Jones film set to hit the screens next week, we are pretty sure that Kukunoor and John would be among the first to catch the flick. After all, as the director says itâs only after watching Indiana Jones- Raiders of the Lost Ark did he decide to pursue filmmaking as a career. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 May 2008 | 11:58 am
