This was one special musical evening with a difference. Director Nagesh Kukunoor gave the audience a sneak peek of the music of his forthcoming film Aashayein in a rather unconventional way at an event held at the Bandra Fort amphitheatre yesterday evening.
The mood was informal and the crowds seemed to be having a gala time as music-director duo Salim-Sulaiman along with singers like Shankar Mahadevan, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Zubin and Mohit Chauhan performed on some really rocking numbers, in what seemed like a jam session. But the highlight of the evening was when Bollywood hunk John Abraham who joined Zubin on stage and rendered the song 'Ab Hai Ujala' from Aashayein.
The crowd surely went berserk on seeing this new side of John. John even came down the stage and went right in the middle of the crowd, much to the delight of his female fans. Also present were the cast and crew of Aashayein including Sonal Sehgal, Girish Karnad, Farida Jalal and Elahe Hiptoola. All in all, a memorable musical evening was enjoyed by each and everyone present. As for die-hard John fans, they couldn't have got anything better. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 29 May 2008 | 12:13 pm
Ashlee Simpson is so over. The newlywed pop singer will go by Ashlee Wentz in private, and be professionally known as Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, according to a report posted Wednesday on People.com. The heretofore Simpson was married on May 17 to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
Lindsay Lohan might soon be sporting a wedding ring on her ring finger. The star, after being spotted with a diamond ring on her ring finger, has reportedly told former beau Calum Best that she wants to marry her lesbian lover Samantha Ronson. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
Singer Ashlee Simpson and her husband, rocker Pete Wentz, are expecting their first child, the couple said on Wednesday. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
The secret of what happened before boy wizard Harry Potter went to Hogwarts will be revealed through the unusual channel of a charity auction next month. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese cinemas will not show films starring Hollywood actress Sharon Stone after she suggested the earthquake in southwest China was "bad karma" for Beijing`s policies in Tibet, Chinese media reported on Thursday. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
After his directorial debut `U, Me Aur Hum`, actor-director Ajay Devgan is set to produce three films under his banner. He will also direct one of them. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
After the debacle of his last movie, looks like Sanjay Leela Bhansali has decided to stick to his old and tested routines. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 11:33 am
Ram Gopal Varma is confident about his upcoming film, Sarkar Raj. Now does it really warrant to be touted as Breaking News? No, not at all. After all the man has always sounded positive about his movies, regardless of whether the man behind the camera is him or his spot boy, driver or an office boy! He was confident about Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, he was confident about Nishabd, he was confident about Darling and he was also confident about Shiva!
So what really makes one believe the words coming from Ramu are indeed sincere when he talks about Sarkar Raj? Well, of course, the vintage factor which makes one nostalgic about Sarkar, his last bona fide success.
Laughs Ramu, "You tell me, how much can I actually go wrong with Sarkar Raj? I am making a movie which takes its setting and characters from a film which has already been largely accepted by the audience over the years."
Tell him that it indeed is the case since Nagres did turn out to be household names after the release of Sarkar and he adds on, "See, Sarkar was liked by quite a few people. The box office itself is witness to that. The subject was lapped up well while the characters were appreciated. People wanted to know what more happened in the lives of Subhash Nagre and Shankar Nagre, the characters played by Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan respectively."
So how does he delve into the journey of the family from this point on? "When power changes hands, a lot of things happen. And in case of Sarkar Raj, third dimension comes in the form of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's introduction too. All of this does lead to quite a few volatile situations in the film", hints Ramu, "See, my characters are all set so it saves me a lot of time (and some raw stock) to establish/introduce them to the audience. All I have to do now is tell them what happened once Shankar started calling the shots." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2008 | 11:21 am
The charming and bubbly Bollywood actress Ayesh Takia will walk the ramp for designer friend Vikram Phadnis at the ninth International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, starting June 6 in Bangkok. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 7:04 am
Young dhaba owner Ashutosh Kaushik's life has taken a U-turn since he won the just-concluded fifth season of MTV's hip adventure reality show 'Roadies' last week. Now he is set to try his luck in Bollywood. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 5:00 am
National Award winning actor Mithun Chakraborty threatens TV tycoon Ekta Kapoor - on screen. It happens in her home production 'C Kkompany'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 5:00 am
It is right or wrong, nowadays actress Shruti Kamal, elder daughter of Kamal Hassan, is getting wide publicity in the media. The 17 years old young, who yet to start her career, has emerged as the centre of attraction in all the functions she attended. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 4:58 am
He has cast a spell on generations of children, and now storybook character Noddy, created by British writer Enid Blyton, will be brought to life for his fans in India through a musical extravaganza. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 4:53 am
Leave alone being paid Rs.90 million, veteran actor Nana Patekar has not been even approached by Shree Ashtavinayak CineVision Ltd for a year, says a spokesperson of the company. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 4:53 am
After his directorial debut 'U, Me Aur Hum', actor-director Ajay Devgan is set to produce three films under his banner. He will also direct one of them. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 4:53 am
After releasing maestro A.R. Rahman's melodies for Aamir Khan's 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na', music company T-Series is trying to ride high on the singer-composer's success. The company has already acquired the music rights of his next film 'Yuvraaj'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2008 | 4:53 am
Oops, it doesn't seem to be happening! It is exactly a month to go for the release of Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic and unfortunately there is hardly any awareness about the film amongst many, let alone any buzz being created. It has been a 'thanda' response so far for the ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 4:37 am
Considering how long Malaika Arora has been burning up the big screen, who would have thought she was once a gawky schoolgirl? From a rather quiet start, the diva slowly rose up the ranks in Bollywood to become one of the industry's biggest pin-up girls. For those wondering about the ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 4:23 am
The International Indian Film Academy [IIFA] will be showcasing unique events in an attempt to enable Indian cinema aficionados experience stardom. The highpoint of this year's IIFA celebrations would be the glamorous IIFA Fashion Extravaganza with leading Indian and Thai designers presenting their fashion lines at this prestigious platform. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 4:12 am
After the success of Ajay Devgan's directorial debut U, Me Aur Hum, Ajay is planning three more films this year under his banner Devgan Films. One of them will be directed by Ajay Devgan himself, one by Director Rohit Shetty and the third is still under the scripting stage. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 3:56 am
For the first time in the history of Bollywood, a film will have its background score releasing separately. Yes, its Ram Gopal Varma's most awaited film Sarkar Raj whose background score will have separate release. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 3:55 am
Washington (ANI): Troubled Singer Amy Winehouse has fired the man she was reportedly dating, after he was allegedly caught taking drugs on camera. Rumours were rife that the Rehab star has broken off her marriage to jailed hubby Blake Fielder-Civil, and was having an affair with Alex Haines, her manager's assistant. ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 3:14 am
Melbourne (ANI): Barbadian beauty Rihanna likes to spice up her sex life by wearing her sexy music video costumes at home. The Umbrella singer made the confession to the British paper The Sun, reports the Daily Telegraph. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 3:08 am
London (ANI): Amy Winehouse's music has joined the likes of Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth and Ralegh in Cambridge University exams. Third-year English students were asked to compare extracts by literary giants in their practical criticism paper were surprised to find one of the troubled singer's songs included. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 May 2008 | 3:03 am
The Music launch of LOVE STORY 2050 and the unveiling of Harman Baweja for the first time in front of the media took place in style in Mumbai. Priyanka Chopra and Harry Baweja were present at the launch which saw the whos who of bollywood grace the occasion.Present: Harry and Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Javed Akhtar, Annu Malik, Sonali Bendre, Gulshan Grover, Karan Johar, Boman Irani, Sophie and many more. Venue: JW Marriot, Juhu, Mumbai, Wednesday night. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 May 2008 | 12:00 am
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John Abraham is all excited about his forthcoming film- Aashayein directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. While the actor couldn't be present while unveiling the first look of the film (since he was busy shooting in Miami for Dostana), he surely would be seen at an event later in the evening today to promote the music of the film.
However, John wouldn't just make his presence felt but would also get behind the mike and sing one of his songs from the film - 'Ab Hai Ujala'. John was initially nervous about this but now he will be making his singing debut and that too in front of a live audience. "Initially I was hesitant, but I liked the idea. I am not that great a singer but that's all right I guess. I will make a sincere effort," says the handsome hunk. What's more, John has even been practicing for the event very hard along with Aashayein's music director duo Salim-Sulaiman. Even music director Salim is all praise for John. "John has an ear for music and since the song is so inspirational, I'm sure people will appreciate him whether he hits the right note or not."
The event scheduled to take place at the Bandra Fort Amphitheatre will also see the likes of Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal and Zubin perform on stage. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 3:45 pm
Mithun Chakbraborty is far from defeated by his son's tame debut and his own non-starter Don Muthuswamy that opened this week. Everyone's favourite 'Disco Dancer' and 'Gun Master G-9' from the 1970s Mithun Chakraborty is back in action. This is one of the busiest phases in the 70s' superstar's career.
And one of the roles he's doing requires him to threaten Ekta Kapoor! "That's right," laughs Mithun-da. âI've a seriously funny role in Ekta Kapoor's C Kkompany. I play this small-time don called Dattu Satellite who has a fascination for TV artistes. I even go and warn Ekta Kapoor against torturing her TV artistes. I'm having so much fun with varied characters. I enjoyed playing a funny gangster in Don Muthuswamy. Imagine a Bengali playing a South Indian don! I've played a South Indian before in Agneepath."
It was a very emotional journey down memory lane for Mithun-da when he met up with his steadiest and most adored co-star Ranjita Kakur in Pune some time ago. Says the emotional actor, âI met Robby in Pune very recently. She lives there now. Together we visited the Pune Film Institute where my whole journey as an actor began. I went to touch and kiss the number on the room where I stayed. It was a very emotional journey."
Mithun-da gets sentimental about all his co-stars. "I was friendly with all my co-stars. I've worked with all of them from Rekha to Shabana to Zeenat to Parveen. I even worked with Sharmila Tagoreji in a Bengali film directed by Uttam Kumar where she had a double role with me and Uttam-da."
Filmmakers are today willing to write roles especially for Mithun-da. "I've just finished Phir Kabhi with Dimple Kapadia and Rati Agnihotri produced by Culture Company and UTV. It's a very different love story about a happily married man whose first love returns after his wife dies. His grand- daughter plays Cupid. My character keeps talking to his dead wife. I've done a lot of films with Dimple. She's a pal. And she's given a great performance."
Mithun-da is partial about his co-stars. "Robby (Ranjeeta) and Padmini Kolhapure were my very favourite co-stars and buddies. Padmini drifted away after she got married. But Robby and I are still buddies. You'll be surprised to see we still fight like we used to."
The pair featured in overa dozen films in the 1980s. Among them, Tarana and Surakshaa were big hits. Now the 50-plus pair is coming back together. "Ashu Trikha's Zindagi Tere Naam brings me and Ranjita Kaur together after many years. It was an extremely nostalgic experience for both of us. Interestingly, there's a flashback where two youngsters who look like us will play our parts."
And Mithun-da's 'Gun-Master' days are not over. In his last release My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves he played newcomer Nikhil Dwivedi's guru. "I played a Catholic priest. But he was no ordinary priest. I didn't only preach. I also fought. In the end, I showed the protagonist my martial arts skill to fight injustice. It was a very interesting role. The director E. Niwas is a very good friend of mine. And the debutant Nikhil Dwivedi is unconventional, just like I was when I came in." As for Mimoh, "He'll fight his way to his destiny. No one can stop him." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 3:30 pm
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For the first time in the history of Bollywood, a film will have its background score releasing separately. Yes, its Ram Gopal Varma's most awaited film Sarkar Raj whose background score will have separate release.
Confirming the news with Bollywood Hungama RGV informs, "It was because of the tremendous popularity of 'Govinda Govinda' theme earlier in the prequel, Sarkar, which made us take this decision. Moreover, the decision is also the consequence of an inspiration from the Hollywood tradition of releasing the background scores separately."
He goes on to add, "The idea of releasing out the background score before the release of the film itself is that audience after watching the film can relate the theme music with the dialogues of the film since every track is titled after all the important dialogues in the film. And at the end of the day, background theme is there to enhance the scene of the film."
Revealing about his fondness for background score in the film, he excitedly says, "I have this special inclination towards background theme since childhood. I remember I would go to the cinema halls only to listen to background music with my eyes closed."
Titled 'Power of Sound', the background score album will soon hit the stores and the film has its release slated on June 6. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 2:57 pm
Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. has denied paying actor Nana Patekar Rs. 9 crores, contrary to recent tabloid reports. Says a spokesperson from Ashtavinayak, "We have not approached Nana Patekar for more than a year. We still do not have an appropriate script which suits his image and there is absolutely no truth to stories saying we have given him 9 crores for a film." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 2:39 pm
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The International Indian Film Academy [IIFA] will be showcasing unique events in an attempt to enable Indian cinema aficionados experience stardom. The highpoint of this year's IIFA celebrations would be the glamorous IIFA Fashion Extravaganza with leading Indian and Thai designers presenting their fashion lines at this prestigious platform.
What makes the IIFA Fashion Extravaganza even more special is that the beneficiary is the IIFA Foundation, a charity organization set up by IIFA to support families of the film industry workers who have been adversely affected during the production of a film. .
Scheduled on the second day of the IIFA Weekend Bangkok, the IIFA Fashion Extravaganza, presented by alternative clothing brand Mufti and Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, will be held at one of Thailand 's most high-profile venues, the Siam Paragon Hall. .
The glitzy extravaganza, hosted by Karan Johar, will showcase designs by Alta Moda, Mufti, Sabyasachi, Rohit Bal, Manish Malhotra and Vikram Phadnis. Choreographed by Lubna Adams, it will feature 25 Thai models and 15 Indian models adorning jewelry from Gitanjali Lifestyle and Diamrusa. .
Leading Indian stars will walk the ramp as showstoppers for their favorite designers. While Vidya Balan will add elegance to Sabyasachi's line, Kareena Kapoor will up the glam quotient for Manish Malhotra's designs. The cast of the forthcoming film DE TAALI, Aftab Shivdasani, Riteish Deshmukh and Ayesha Takia, will walk the ramp for Vikram Phadnis and the LOVE STORY 2050 couple -- Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja -- will be showstoppers for Rohit Bal. .
The MISSION ISTANBUL cast -- Zayed Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Shriya Saran, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Nikitin Dheer, Shweta Bharadwaj -- also promise to set the ramp on fire, while showcasing the look of the film. ACID FACTORY, a film that has just begun production, will also share its first look with Dia Mirza, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea and Aftab Shivdasani walking the ramp, partaking in the revelry. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 2:29 pm
First shot of Mukta Arts' new project PAYING GUESTS was directed by ace duo Abbas-Mustan with Shreyas Talpade, Johny Lever and Chunky Pandey on 24th May at Whistling Woods International. The film marks the directorial debut of well-known theatre personality Paritossh Painter. It stars Shreyas Talpade, Aashish Chowdhry, Javed Jaffrey, Vatsal Sheth, Celina Jaitley, Neha Dhupia, Riya Sen, Sayali Bhagat, Johny Lever, Chunky Pandey, Asrani and Paintal.
Music: Sajid-Wajid. Lyrics: Shabbir Ahmed. Cinematography by Selva Kumar, editing by Manish More, sound design by Rakesh Ranjan and art direction by Aashish Ranade are the major credits. It is produced by Raju Farooqui. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 2:28 pm
After U ME AUR HUM, Ajay Devgan is planning three more films this year under his banner Devgan Films. One of them will be directed by Ajay Devgan himself, one by director Rohit Shetty and the third is still in its scripting stages.
Meanwhile, on the acting front, Ajay has Rohit Shetty's GOLMAAL RETURNS, Kumar Mangat's TOONPUR KA SUPERHERO, Prakash Jha's RAJNITI and Vipul Shah's LONDON DREAMS lined up as well. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 2:23 pm
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt was 'extremely relieved' after a Mumbai court Wednesday said his marriage with Manyata was legal and overruled a lower court's order annulling it. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 28 May 2008 | 1:30 pm
He is touted to be the 'Next Best Thing' happening to Bollywood, after Hrithik Roshan. Having Bollywood's 'Godfather to many' Harry Baweja as his real-life father, he couldn't have asked for more. But not the one to merely make it on the basis of his surname, he has slogged his way to come before the camera. We are indeed talking about Harman Baweja, the down-to-earth dude, who makes his debut in Love Story 2050, in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, on the eve of the release of the film's futuristic music.
The promos look really futuristic. What about the music?
From our end, we have tried to make sure that the music lives up to the look and the feel of the film. The music of the film has got a range. It has got ballads and also it has got futuristic club songs. It has got interesting new sounds. From our end, we have put in an entire album. We have tried our level best to connect both the time zones.
The look and the feel of the film look international. So, has the music too been composed keeping in mind the international audience?
Simply put, since it's a Bollywood film, it is catering to Bollywood. I do agree that because of the effects in the film and its music, there is an international appeal to the album. But musically, we have kept it as Bollywood as it gets.
How different is the music from the current lot of music albums that's available in the market today?
I won't say that the music is really 'different' because it's my film. I would say that we have worked on different sounds. For example, the song that's on air these days (the one in which I am dancing with the robots). It's a real new sound. Its got more of a techno-meet-robot-meet-melody kinda' feel and appeal. It's basically a classical raag that we converted into a robotic techno feel and then incorporated in this song.
What, according to you, is the USP of the album?
The USP of the album is definitely the wide range of music that the album has got. As I told you earlier, it has got right from the futuristic club songs to my next song that will be on air soon, which happens to be a romantic theme number. Everything that is required of an album is there in this album, except your typical Punjabi Shaava Shaava and Kaawa Kaawa kind of thing, which we felt, was just not needed as the script didn't really demand it. The story of the film is interwoven with the songs and vice versa.
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Which is your personal favorite soundtrack? And which track you feel will have the masses swooning to its beats?
It's a song that will be aired anytime now. It's basically the theme of the film and it's called 'Meelon Ka Jaise Tha Faasla'. It's a song that spans across both the time zones. It's basically the soul of the film. I just can't pick up and single out one song that I feel will be a hit with the masses. For me, it's the entire album will be a smash hit.
This is your first time that you will be facing the media. Are you nervous or excited?
I am slightly nervous as this will be the first time that I will be coming in front of the media. I just hope that I can be myself and talk like myself!
What's your take on the much-publicized Harman-Imraan clash?
There is no take on it as I feel that there is nothing called as the Harman-Imraan clash as I feel it's all made up. For me, its just two films of two debutantes with two totally different themes that are releasing on the same day. I have worked hard on my film and frankly speaking, I just do not believe in the so-called 'clash'.
One observes that the common factor that binds the then-debutante Hrithik's Kaho Naa Pyar Hai and the now-debuting Harman's Love Story 2050 is the fact that Kareena Kapoor walked out on both the films. Kaho Naa Pyar Hai turned out to be superhit, do you feel that the Kareena- walkout will rub the same superhit magic on Love Story 2050.
As long as any magic that rubs off my film and my film becomes a superhit, I am OK with itâ¦(laughs).
Lastly, a certain section of media did write negative about you. What was you reaction about it? Rather how do you react to such negative news?
Frankly speaking, I just do not react at all. Rather, I have stopped reacting to such news. It's all about creating a headline, I have understood that. As far as people around me and those who matter to me a lot know the real Harman, I need not clarify the things with anyone. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 28 May 2008 | 1:25 pm
It is well aware that Ravi Teja is playing hero in film Baladur being produced by D Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Productions with Uday Shankar wielding the megaphone. Actress Anushka is playing the female lead and the shooting is at brisk progress. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 May 2008 | 11:35 am
A Mumbai court Wednesday ruled that Sanjay Dutt's marriage to Manyata was legal, prompting the Bollywood star to say that he was 'extremely relieved'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 28 May 2008 | 11:31 am
Raima and Riya Sen are coming togetherâ¦and as sistersâ¦in Vicky Chopra's Seasons Greetings. The episodic film directed by Vicky Chopra will apparently have six stories all coming together in unexpected ways. The two sisters are not too willing to discuss the project.
Raima shooting in Italy says, "Yes, Riya and I are finally coming together as sisters. But I'm yet to hear the script, though I've given the nod. Though she's quite mad we're very much alike in most respects."
Riya speaking about the project earlier has said, "Raima and I stay together in Mumbai. There is not a thing that we don't share. All our friends are common. If she likes someone, so do I. And if I dislike someone, she doesn't have a choice. Our friends say we should've been twins."
The sisters had offers earlier to act together. "But we were pretty sure that if and when we come together, it would have to be as sisters," said Riya. Interestingly, when Shilpa and her sis Shamita came together, it was to play soutens in Deepak Tijori's Fareb. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 10:11 am
Reel life meets real life in the episodic film 'Seasons Greetings' in which siblings Riya and Raima Sen will play sisters. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 28 May 2008 | 10:00 am
'The Unforgettable Tour' is being unveiled on 18th July in Toronto and rehearsals for the tour have already begun in Mumbai. Taking time off from their busy schedule, the lead stars have already begun preparations for the elaborate song-n-dance-dialogue routines.
The first leg of the tour spans 10 cities, traveling to destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Trinidad & Tobago, Houston, Atlantic City, New York, Vancouver, London and Amsterdam. 'The Unforgettable Tour' will bring together, for the very first time, the legendary Bachchans -- Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan -- on one stage.
Also participating in this Tour are Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Preity Zinta and Riteish Deshmukh. The performances will be choreographed by Shiamak Davar, while music will be provided by Vishal-Shekhar. Wizcraft International Entertainment P. Ltd., the pioneer of many extravagant and mesmerizing events, has been instrumental in shaping the Tour. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2008 | 9:14 am
