Where Bollywood damsels are sweating it out for `size zero`, the role model herself (Kareena) has become `weighty`. Yes, Bebo is now a zero-point-five figure. Kareena`s kilos have turned out to be a matter of worry not for Saif, but to Manish Malhotra. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 1 Jun 2008 | 12:38 pm
After turning director with "U, Me Aur Hum`, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan is working on story ideas for his future films. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 1 Jun 2008 | 12:38 pm
George Clooney and Sarah Larson`s relationship had all the ingredients to become one of Hollywood`s true fairytale stories - until they reportedly broke up. Now the question arises: what made the hunky actor return to his bachelorhood. As it turns out, it may be the former waitress` wild past. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 1 Jun 2008 | 12:38 pm
All it took was a YouTube clip of David Duchovny kissing `X-Files` co-star Gillian Anderson - to persuade him to reprise his role as `Fox Mulder` in the new movie. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 1 Jun 2008 | 12:38 pm
Manoj Night Shyamalan has been one of the few filmmakers of Indian origin who have made their mark in Hollywood and his work has been acknowledged by India, which has honoured him with the Padma Shri. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 1 Jun 2008 | 12:38 pm
It was supposed to be a dream day for Neha Uberoi. But the fun of her debut Bollywood film `Woodstock Villa` premiering on the same day as her 23rd birthday was somewhat spoilt by her father himself staying away from it. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 1 Jun 2008 | 12:38 pm
Malayalam film superstar Mammootty has been invited to be the chief guest at the 6th World Malayalee Conference 2008 in Singapore Aug 22-24. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jun 2008 | 11:32 am
After actors Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, it is now the turn of ace director Ram Gopal Varma to be bitten by the blog bug. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jun 2008 | 9:00 am
Marathi theatre artist and Bollywood actor Dilip Prabhawalkar, better known for his role as Mahatma Gandhi in the superhit 'Lage Raho Munnabhai', has hit out at the T20 form of cricket, saying that 'the true charm of the gentleman's game is lost in its present form'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jun 2008 | 5:30 am
High-paced thrillers have become Hollywood's staple summer diet. Continuing the trend, the Indiana Jones franchise has returned with 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull'. Helmed by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, the movie has done well abroad and is expected to do so in India too. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jun 2008 | 3:02 am
It was supposed to be a dream day for Neha Uberoi. But the fun of her debut Bollywood film 'Woodstock Villa' premiering on the same day as her 23rd birthday was somewhat spoilt by her father himself staying away from it. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jun 2008 | 3:01 am
Manoj Night Shyamalan has been one of the few filmmakers of Indian origin who have made their mark in Hollywood and his work has been acknowledged by India, which has honoured him with the Padma Shri. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jun 2008 | 3:00 am
There is not much that has been shown in the first look of Contract so far, other than the pigeons flying the skyline of Mumbai. Still, even those few seconds with a haunting background score have immediately worked in the film gaining attention by the followers of Ram Gopal Varma's cinema.
So, are we going to see something more than 'just pigeons' over the next few weeks en route to the film's release?
Ramu says after a hearty laugh, "Don't worry, the film is not about pigeons. We wanted to create some excitement about the film coming after Satya and Company, and hence, we refrained from showing anything more than that in the first look. However, you would know more about Contract as the film's full length theatrical trailer would be out along with the release of Sarkar Raj."
With the film being less than week away, it should be double the excitement for cine goers, who would now also catch a glimpse of Contract that mainly stars relative newcomers. Stated to be third in the trilogy of his underworld films, Contract also explores the angle around what happens when underworld meets terrorism.
Promising to be another gritty affair, Contract marks the return of Prasad Purandare, who had enacted the role of 'Don Zameer' in Shimit 'Chak De India' Amin's Ab Tak Chhappan. In the film, he was quite a revelation as a don who shared a unique love-hate relationship with the 'encounter cop' played by Nana Patekar.
Surprisingly, he wasn't seen in any other film in the years gone by. Now after a gap of 4 years, Prasad is returning to the big screen Contract which also stars Sakshi Gulati, Vineet Sharma, Sadia Siddiqui, Saurabh Mahajan and Amruta Khanvilkar (from Mumbai Salsa).
Produced by PVR Cinema and Ace Movie Company, Contract is looking at a 18th July release. The film has music by Amar Mohile, Bapi-Tutul and Sana Kotwal, with action by Allan Amin. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 31 May 2008 | 2:15 pm
The political scene in Andhra Pradesh is set to change dramatically with Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi planning to launch his political party in August, a close aide said here Saturday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 31 May 2008 | 2:03 pm
After turning director with "U, Me Aur Hum', Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan is working on story ideas for his future films. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 31 May 2008 | 2:01 pm
With Indian Premier League (IPL) excitement reaching its crescendo, Bollywood personalities are also gearing up for the final showdown here Sunday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 31 May 2008 | 1:30 pm
Well, going by the current trend and speed in which the Bolly heroines are adorning the covers of the magazines, be it lifestyle, fashion and even realty ones, the day is not far when the models will become out of work entities.
The latest one to become the cover girl is Priyanka Chopra, for the magazine 'Hair'. She had only recently undergone a tress-stress during her shoot-stint in her forthcoming film Love Story 2050, in which she coloured her hair from black to red and vice versa. No doubt that her professionalism came to the forefront, but at her hair's expense! Latest news is that she has undergone a hair-cut since the colour took a toll on her hair.
The magazine gives the readers an insight of Priyanka's tress-care. It says that when Priyanka is on a day off, she likes her hair away from her face and loves to wear it loose. Also her hair-advice to the readers is that not to blow-dry your hair unless required and drink lots of water! Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 31 May 2008 | 12:57 pm
Bollywood filmmaker Raakesh Roshan is yet start shooting for his forthcoming movie 'Kites', but the Bollywood trade circles are rife with speculation that prominent distribution company Eros International has bought the world rights of the movie for an unprecedented Rs.1 billion ($25 million). Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 31 May 2008 | 12:31 pm
The Bollywood beauty Neha Dhupia will be soon seen in an international music video of the famous American R&B (Rhythm and Blues) artiste Ginuwine. While these days, it is not very rare to hear of Bollywood actresses being invited to do international assignments, this is however a big achievement for Neha Dhupia who seems to be showing an upward trend in her career graph.
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, Jr. better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. Ginuwine has been nominated thrice for the American Music Awards in the category of 'Favourite Male R&B Artiste'. With is next music video starring Neha Dhupia, Ginuwine makes a comeback after a short period of absence.
"I am super excited about the music video with Ginuwine. Getting an opportunity to feature in an international music video of a celebrated artiste like him is not an everyday story for Bollywood actresses. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of this project. Ginuwine was looking for an urban Indian face and had short listed four Indian actresses for his song 'Baby'", blushes Neha with immense humility in her tone.
Neha has finished shooting for the video, which will be released in India shortly. With this, Neha will surely become a recognized face amongst all R&B patrons across the globe. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 31 May 2008 | 12:13 pm
Multilingual actor Prakash Rai has been banned from the Telugu film industry. The Telugu film producers accuse him of unprofessionalism and a notorious late lateef. Prakash Raj has been on the verge of ban from Telugu films for quite some time. And at last, Telugu film industry has decided to ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 31 May 2008 | 12:05 pm
Actress Mreenal Deshraj, who was last seen in Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, will be soon seen romancing on the tube in Shh.. Koi Hai on Star One. The sequence required them to shoot in the majestic palaces of Jaipur in the sweltering hot weather but Mreenal didn't seem to mind ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 31 May 2008 | 12:03 pm
In a country where the public memory is short-lived, there are just two names that will always be etched in gold in the decades to come: Abhijeet Sawant and Harshwardhan Nawathe. While the former was the first ever winner of 'Indian Idol', the latter went onto win 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC), hosted by none other than Big B himself.
What seemed impossible a few years back has become a stark reality now and how! Gone are the days when the films stars were playing hard to even make an appearance on TV. It took an Amitabh Bachchan to create a revolution of the so-called 'Idiot Box' and declared to the world over that the same Idiot Box can make you a Millionaire instantly!
After the Big B, the spotlights were on SRK and now its Salman Khan and his forthcoming show '10 Ka Dum'. And going by the reports, Sallu bhai is leaving no stone unturned to make this show a smash-hit! No wonder then, he had invited David Dhawan, his close friend for one of the mock rehearsals of the show. And The Perfectionist that David is, he took his time to think but gave correct answers. When Sallu asked him as to why is he spending too much time thinking, pat came the reply, "Your show is about common people. And I am here as a common man and not as David Dhawan. Hence, I need time to think."
Man! That was some answer. News also has it that David pocketed a cool one crore! Only if this wasn't a mock-show⦠What say David bhai? Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 31 May 2008 | 11:55 am
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The scientists all over the world are baffled over the 'discovery' of a new 'star'. And guess what! The 'star' has only been seen in glimpses and that too in the promos of the forthcoming film Haal-E-Dil. He is called Nakuul Mehta, yet another model-turned-actor who will be testing waters with this film. He is literally the Blue Eyed Boy, whose chocolate look became the talk of the town after his smash hit ad for Sprite. Bollywood Hungama spoke to him at length regarding his role in Haal-E-Dil and much, much more!
Nakuul Mehtaâ¦yet 'another star-in-waiting' in the world of Bollywood. How does it feel?
Of course I am excited, because, I never planned to be a model, it just happened. And you know what; acting on big screen is something that I always wanted to do. And modeling was probably a step into that direction, though not consciously for me. I have also done Hindi, Urdu and English stage shows in the past, for around three years. Stage was a step in that direction (towards films). I can today say that I am feeling great and that I am finally living my dream.
So, it was modeling that led to acting for the literal 'blue eyed boy' called Nakuul. What say?
It all happened with my first ad that I did for 'Sprite', that was directed by Satish Kaushikji, who, one day, had spotted me in the college and instantly offered me the ad. And I never planned anything in this direction. After the Sprite ad I got lot more ads. But since I was in college then, I started doing ads for pocket money and it was fun. I never really thought that modeling could actually lead someone to acting on a big screen!
I never really thought that modeling could actually lead someone to acting on a big screen
But you have done stage shows, which must have served you as a prelude to the silver screen, in terms of confidence and stage presence.
In theatre, I have worked for directors like Om Katare (Yatri Group). Besides him, I have worked extensively with Mujeeb Khan, who owns a group called 'Idea', which works primarily on the legendary Munshi Prem Chand's stories, in which, I have worked as a lead actor on around 25 scripts. Besides him, I have done English theatre with Sanjay Shrinivasan in the play called 'The Dressing Room'.
'Models can't act', the statement that haunts every model, both wannabe' and established ones. What's your take on it? Are you planning to break this jinx'?
If you look at it from an outsider's perspective, you will get to know that it's generally said for ramp models, because, they are meant to be looking like that. I have done TV commercials, a place where one has to act and express, very much similar to what an actor does, so what if it's just for 30 seconds. In that way, I do not consider myself as a model, as I always considered myself an actor doing a 30 sec job, and here (in Bollywood), I'm going to do a three hour job. And since I wasn't doing ramp, that tag doesn't apply to me. And even if it does, then, I think that my first film should break that notion.
What was your family's reaction when you announced your decision of joining films?
I hail from a family that's totally non-filmy. My father is in the Indian Navy and because of that, I have traveled the entire country and have changed ten schools in twelve years, which is a record in itself. But the fact remained that my family always loved watching films, which was my only 'connection' to Bollywood. So, when Satish Kaushik spotted me, I always knew him as an actor, and was unaware of the fact that he was a director too. So, when I spoke to my parents about Bollywood, I was really surprised to know that they were very thrilled that I am about to step into a field that's difficult to break in. And since I was tad sure about the completion of my studies, my parents were very forthcoming about my tinsel plans.
I don't consider myself as a model; I'm an actor doing a 30 sec job
The point also remained that while I was doing my degree college, I used to take time out and I started doing stage. I think that is when my parents noticed the spark in me, which was very important to me. It was very important for me to get the approval from my parents. And after my first promo went on air, I wanted to see how my parents were going to react, whether they'd like it or not. Luckily, they did and that gave me lot of confidence.
Let's talk about Haal-E-Dil. Tell us did Nakuul happen to Haal-E-Dil, or is it the other way round?
What actually happened was that I had couple of romantic film offers before Haal-E-Dil also, but they all sounded like that they are going to make me the next star! The sad part was that the focus was not on the script. And as far as Haal-E-Dil is concerned, many things mattered. The first point is the producer of Haal-E-Dil also happens to be the maker of Omkara. It was also the script that worked for me. And when I heard my role, I just knew that I had to do this at any cost. I knew that I had to crack my audition for this role, and luckily it worked out well. When this script came along, the one thing that I realized that was that I can't be choosing my script and it's the other way round. And that is exactly what pushed me to Haal-e-Dil.
Did you get the jitters considering the fact that a Godfather-less hero was being pitched against two star-children whose real-life fathers have played 'God' to many?
It so happened when Haal-e-Dil was being made, I was the first one to be signed and that to before Adhyayan came on board. That way, I didn't know who the other guy was. That kind of gave me the confidence as to despite the presence of star-kids, they still chose to have a rank newcomer like me for the main lead. And truly speaking, there was no scope of feeling insecure because, eventually, when you come to the sets; you are a professional actor there. And if you are good at your work, you will get more work and if you are not, then, it doesn't matter whose son you are.
If you are good, you will get more work and if you are not, it doesn't matter whose son you are
The flip side of the same question. Amita and Adhyayan were rank newcomers while you were a known face. Do you feel that will work in your favour?
Though Amita was always in the picture, there was a guy who had to be casted opposite her. It was her film all the way as it was made keeping her in mind. The way I see this is the fact that I might be a known face, but people do not know me personally. It's like when I walk on the streets, people might give me a second look, but they don't know who I am.
Also that, all these days (since modeling) whenever I used to travel, the people around me used to call me as the '5-Star model' or 'Sprite's model'. With this film's promos on air, they are getting to know me the real Nakuul.
Tell us something about your character, Shekhar.
Shekhar is 24 years old guy, someone who is very charming and someone who has two loves in life, viz., music (he is big time guitar player) and women. He is a big flirt who has a line for every girl coming his way. But he is a good guy at heart, a zinda dil type of guy. Yet he is not your typical hero. When he comes on screen, he goofs up things and says the wrong thing at the wrong places. Yet he is a clean guy, who is very charming and people like to be around him and with him, yet he is immature somewhere. And Haal-e-Dil is basically a journey film and it's a story of how Shekhar meets the leading lady Sanjana at some point in the film and how life changes post that, including the way he looks at life. I think it's a story of a young immature carefree kind of guy to a young man eventually, yet his soul remaining the same. To me, Shekhar is the life of the film.
There is also a certain 'background' behind the name 'Shekhar'? Please share that with us.
My character is Shekhar and Amita's playing Sanjana. What's really interesting is the fact that till the last hour of shooting of the first day, my character was called Ajay, because my director (who also happens to be Ajay Devgan's cousin) is very close to this name. But my producer and Ajay Devgan wanted it to be Shekhar as they wanted to recreate the golden nostalgia of Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, where both of them (Ajay and Kajol) were called Sanjana and Shekhar. After we shot the first scene, Ajay called Kumar Mangat and told him to stick to the name Shekhar. That's how Shekhar and Sanjana were born. They were hoping that it works in the same way like Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha. Even I liked the name, as it not the typical Rahul or Raj!
How was it working with Adhyayan and Amita as co-stars?
Excellent to say the least. I know Amita more personally, due to the workshop that we had done together. She is very simple girl who is very spontaneous actor. She is very accommodating as a person. She went out of her way and she gave me those rehearsals even though she didn't need it, as she comes from a different school of acting. Frankly speaking, I couldn't have asked for a better co-star than Amita.
Amita is very simple girl who is very spontaneous actor
And with Adhyayan, we have done one song in the film together. What I know of him is that he is a great guy to work with and to be with. He has an excellent screen presence. I share a damn good rapport with him.
There are a million faces out there, just waiting to be launched in Bollywood. So, what do you feel, is the USP of Nakuul to make his presence felt?
I think more then Nakuul to 'stand out' there, I feel that it will be Shekhar who is going to stand out I think when film comes out! Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 31 May 2008 | 11:24 am
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