Enlighten Film Company and Vivek Agnihotri to make 12

Enlighten Film Company, the creators of the biggest Indian Film Society and Vivek Agnihotri under his banner 'Vivek Agnihotri Creates' are set to produce a film titled 12 based on the famous 50's Hollywood Classic 12 Angry Men. Enlighten Film Company and 'Vivek Agnihotri Creates' have taken the permission of the right holders of the original play 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, to make it into a film. This will be the first legally adapted international staged play in India which also gives credit to the legendary original playwright - Reginald Rose. The film will be directed by Vivek Agnihotri himself. The play was first screened on television and then made as a film by the great filmmaker Sidney Lumet. The film revolves around 12 jurors who have to decide whether an 18 year old boy is guilty or not guilty of murdering his father. On his part, the director who has made films like Chocolate and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal says, "I wanted to adapt this play since a long time. This subject requires a certain responsibility and I wasn't sure if I was ready for it. But recent incidents such as the Maharashtra-Northern divide and other prejudices affected me deeply. And I thought its time that this subject must be made into a film as it deals with the biases in democracy. But reasoning still prevails. My take is that Prejudice prevails because good men don't reason. It's not just a film project anymore; it's my way of protesting." Vivek is currently in the process of signing some big names such as Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Victor Bannerjee, and Om Puri, etc for the film.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 4:30 pm

"It is always a joy being with Abhishek, Aishwarya in the same frame" - Big B

He is a living legend who has been equally successful in his second innings in Bollywood, as he was during his 'angry-young-man' days. The last time you heard him was probably in his latest flick Sarkar Raj. And now, Bollywood Hungama brings you the excerpts of an interview run on the episode of Frankly Speaking with Arnab Goswami on 'Times Now', wherein Amitabh talks about Sarkar Raj, his family, his blog and other things close to his heart. It's wonderful to have you and each time when we meet, we talk about the last time… the last few months before that and this year has also been… if you look back at the last six months to eight months, it's been a very eventful period in your life … highs and lows… Well this is a question I am often asked as the starting point of an interview…and I have always responded by saying that something or the other keeps happening in my life… so to look at it as being eventful or uneventful is really now a clichéd statement. But… I would love to know what you think is eventful and what is not, so that I can respond to that. I will…Let's look forward. Let's talk about Sarkar Raj… with the three of you together. Again, I must say it is a very predictable start to a question. How was it Mr. Bachchan? Yeah... Well the fact that there are three members of the family working together. It is always a joy being with Abhishek and Aishwarya in the same frame and being with… people we are all very comfortable with. For Aishwarya it was the first time working with Ram Gopal Varma, but Abhishek and I have worked in many of his projects and I find RGV to be a very intelligent maker. Somebody that has always been able to provoke an artiste through his technology to the subjects and the scenes that he writes and the way he shoots them into giving some of their best performances. By best performance I don't mean that I would like to rate A against B, C or D. But I think he can make or provide you with an environment just by his technology or by the moment he is going to create in that film for you to be excited enough to do something different or to look at it in a different manner and that I think is challenging for everyone of us. And particularly so for Abhishek and me because we have worked together in two of his projects. But every time he has something new and something fresh for us. So as an actor…yes I enjoy being with him. I enjoy being on his sets. I love the way he structures his story and how he wants to project it across in the final moments. It is always a joy being with Abhishek and Aishwarya in the same frame and being with… people we are all very comfortable with. I think in the past… this is a sequel of the last movie…And the last movie had this strong and brooding intensity, which I am sure comes naturally to you No, not necessarily. I am not a brooder by habit. But the character demanded and the situations demanded that. And in many respects this is not a sequel to Sarkar. It is the same story of the same family and some of the circumstances that happened in this family… (But) It's just another day so to say or several days. But it's not like this is where it ended and this is now where it's going to start. No. It's a reconstruction of some more events that happened in this very powerful family. And there is a very strong comparison that has been drawn to the Thackerays. Yes, yes. Would you ever deny it? It's not got anything to do with Bal Saheb Thackeray or his family at all. But there is an obvious comparison sir that is being drawn. Yeah but then there can be obvious comparisons to so many characters that we make in our films but …it is obvious that these comparisons will be made because it is Maharashtra and it is a Maharashtrian family. It is a powerful political or a semi-political family and these obvious comparisons come up. But there is no deliberate or no intent of making any comparisons with Bal Saheb or his family. There is no deliberate or no intent of making any comparisons with Bal Saheb or his family. One of the most intense scenes in the movie… in my judgment… and I may be wrong as I am reacting only as a viewer… was the dinner table sequence in the past. That's where all the tension and the interplay was playing out… I think there was the resistance, there was the father, and there was the tension … Yeah, Yeah well I think … I really would like to go back to why you find that and how we actually thought about that. Many years ago, when I was talking to RGV and we were considering an idea of how we should work and what we should do together… and Sarkarwas the first film that I ever did with him. I was always very excited and interested in the concept of power politics, palace politics, and personal life. In every powerful family, in every powerful political family, in every powerful industrial family, there is always this business of palace politics where if there are more than one in the family that are either involved in the industry or politics or in a movie industry… there is this central fulcrum which is the dominant personality. He is the one that created the business, created the politics, that created the industry or created the brand and because of him there is an entire world, there is an entire industry functioning and that is surviving of him, his beliefs, his thoughts, or his dictate. And there are many followers. But what happens when this powerful fulcrum operates within his own house? Does he carry with him the burden or the advantage of his power and how does he execute personal relationships amongst his near and dear ones. So if he were to step outside his house and find millions of people screaming and shouting and waving to him, does he… when he comes home expect a similar kind of treatment. Would he also when he raised his hand, expect his father or his mother, his son, his daughter to give him that same amount of adoration? And I thought that that was a very interesting aspect for a story and I believe that this does happen in most houses What do you think Mr. Bachchan. Do you think that the same is expected? That is what I think the film should deal about. I think Mr. Bachchan that you have put it across brilliantly So if there is a political decision to be taken by this very powerful fulcrum and there is an altercation in the house, which is purely domestic in nature. It could be a disagreement on the dining table with the son, with a wife or the daughter, which puts this central fulcrum or figure in some kind of a mental state. It could perhaps be annoyance or antagonistic and therefore the next minute if he were to step out of the house into a public meeting and take a major decision, which could affect the lives of millions of people in a nation, would that be antagonism or the mental state that he is in reflect to the decision that he is about to take? And I feel that I must be an extremely difficult task for no matter who it is; to be able to go out without being affected by what has just happened within the premises of his internal family. So I used to give every weak example to RGV. I used to say… I gave my own example… I am setting out to go to the shooting and I have a comedy sequence, I have a song and dance with laughter and gaiety and a lot of fun and I am supposed to have a smile on my face, I am supposed to be happy and gay... And then whilst I am driving, somebody comes and hits my car and it upsets me to see my car damaged. And whilst I am leaving my house, I am preparing myself mentally to go into this atmosphere of laughter and gaiety, I have suddenly got to contend with this damage to my car and it puts me in a bad mood. Now how do I switch from this bad mood to this happy moment? Would you be able to do that. Let me be more specific. I would just want to understand… Yeah because I am an actor, I would be expected to do that. But I would like to say and that is what the query was to RGV… that how wonderful it would be, if we were to devise a story where there is this one powerful family and because of the internal palace politics that happened, does it reflect on some of the external decisions that he has to make. In fact, I think it is difficult to make an absolute switch. But I find it very interesting what you said because it's quite strange isn't it Mr. Bachchan. In this country we have so many political dynasties and yet somehow filmmakers have desisted on making movies a) about our political dynasties b) about a subject then or alluding about it directly … may be they are scared or may be filmmakers don't want to cross the lines. Because if this had been … That's a very interesting question that you have raised. I have admired Oliver Stone who made JFK because I believe that to be one of his most brilliant works, who actually went behind the assassination of JFK and put across a theory, which when I came out of the theatre I actually believed that it was true; though the formal version is totally opposite of that. But I think that's what freedom of expression and its interpretation truly is. And I think that as a democratic nation, we need to exercise it more often. I have admired Oliver Stone who made JFK because I believe that to be one of his most brilliant works, who actually went behind the assassination of JFK and put across a theory. How do you think we would react, if there was a movie made about the assassination of a sitting PM and in your own view. The decision makers would think it wouldn't go down too well. But I would never ever put the common or its intelligence below any kind of power because I find that they are the most intelligent people in the country. At the end of the day, it's all about pushing the envelope and yes you are right. I think we are a bit too presumptuous about the way we think. The common people would react and even that has got to do with politics… if you were to play a political figure, Indian or international, present or past Mr. Bachchan, who do you think you would identify most with or who do you think will present you with the biggest challenge? I really don't know. I wish RGV could make it because I believe that he would absolutely have the right capacity and the temperament to do a film like this. I do not know whom I would be able to play but I would be very open to accepting or entertaining any thought by any that would bring a project like this. I myself have toyed with the idea several times, talked to various producers on some of my thoughts on making a political subject but they have all sort of… you know... Drifted away from it saying it would be too sensitive or they are too wary about doing something like this, which is a shame really. But I would not insist because I do realize that there are … there are pockets, areas, groups of people who may object to it or may not like it. And also Mr. Bachchan there is so much of a focus on you… in terms of where you stand politically… in terms of are you close to this political formation or that things can be read … Yes the obvious inferences then get drawn which are totally unnecessary Too much has been written about it in the past…And in recent times also. Never seems to leave you Mr. Bachchan… you being close to this political party and that or… Yeah I am unable. I really am to answer this question because I don't see why that should happen. I am as political as anyone. I have not said anything political or been on any political platform since I stated that I would never enter politics again. I have friends who are affiliated and who are politicians and are close to people; my wife is a member of the Rajya Sabha but I have no such intentions and I have never ever indulged in any political activity. Yes, inferences are drawn and I have arguments to refute that... It's for people to accept it or not. I have friends who are affiliated and who are politicians and are close to people; my wife is a member of the Rajya Sabha but I have no such intentions and I have never ever indulged in any political activity. We can go around in circles on that I must say. Earlier you have been frank about that. So we'll move away from that. In this particular movie, Aishwarya is not a part of the family, she is a businesswoman and there are some competing interests, she is an ambitious businesswoman. So what is the interplay with the family? Well, she is heading a corporate body that is coming in from overseas with a power project and she wants that to be put up in the state of Maharashtra. She brings in the plans, the opportunities, the circumstances, the politics that happens, what the Nagre family has to say in this, what the son that has to say… all this and the complexities of that is what makes up Sarkar Raj Was it a bigger challenge because you and Abhishek worked together in the last movies? Yeah… this is something you should ask Aishwarya really but I found her to be very compatible to the role, very competent with her performance. She didn't take too much time in getting in to the role. We have seen Aishwarya as an extremely beautiful face doing some very intricate, beautiful moments in films other than what she is doing in Sarkar Raj. Here she is a very hard-nerved corporate body. Glamour is really far-removed from her continents. It was very surprising and interesting for me to see her like that because we have seen her either as a princess or a leading lady with glamour (being) the primary quotient in the character. But here she was very normal, very hard-nerved, very corporate body and business-like. And she fitted in beautifully, We have seen Aishwarya as an extremely beautiful face doing some very intricate, beautiful moments in films other than what she is doing in Sarkar Raj. Here she is a very hard-nerved corporate body. We had pictures of the 3 of you... Or was it the four of you walking down to Siddhi Vinayak. Is it a regular feature before your big projects when you walk down the streets of Mumbai? Can you block out the people there because you must be having your own thoughts. People would see you there, they would respond, they would want to feel you, touch you, talk to you. How does Amitabh Bachchan walk through the streets of Mumbai? Yes…to Siddhi Vinayak. Not necessarily…I think that somewhere you have to, you have to give in to some of the things that are going to be associated with you as a public figure. You have to accept that. Sometimes that's what you have been working for all your life. You want people to come and notice you, to see you, to wave to you, say nice things to you, when they shall when away as you age and your popularity gets defeated, you will miss it. It's prominently noticeable in my own career because I have had the good fortune to be there for 4 decades. And I can see the enthusiasm and the excitement among masses is not there... That was there in the 70's and in the 80's, 90's. But this is a very natural process. Mr. Bachchan , Pritish Nandy wrote a column in the Times of India responding to the comments of a young filmmaker who said that Bachchan is past and prime and he should stop making movies, he is experimenting too much… it's not working out. And the only word that I can use is … that it was a violent defense of Amitabh Bachchan. And he said that the things he does are between his movies and his experimentation is his strength. Now I find it interesting. I want to talk about your role in Bhoothnath. At my age you know, it's actually quite helpful because you get an opportunity to play different kinds of roles. The onus and the responsibility of the success of the film which used to rest on my shoulders as leading man some years ago is not there any more. You know there is another leading man who is younger and whom people are fond of. Who is the leading man of Bhoothnath? It was you… Well…It could be the kid it could be anybody. But on some films I maintain that central character not the typical leading man... I would say the central character was Bhoothnath himself. I am happy that this happening and I am happy that there are stories written with the central character in mid whether it is Black or it's Bhoothnath or whether it is Nishabd. But by and large this doesn't happen every day. So when I get these opportunities, I also get these inputs on playing different roles and that's very helpful for me as an actor. In Bhoothnath…because many of our viewers tonight will remember… so many would have watched the movie, one felt like the critics say; the second part went over the top. The first part was lovable. They all said the sequence between you appearing first before the child was lovable he was nice and warm. And the second part they say went way over the top. With the shraad sequence. What do you think Mr. Bachchan? Well I think that the 2nd part was the most important part. I think that film is actually made from there backwards. The reason for Bhoothnath to be the way he is, is the fact that his son has not done his shraad. And therefore his aatma (spirit)...Whenever there is death or a demise in the family, when we all pay our respects and condolences… what do we say? Bhagwan unki aatma ko shanti de or we say may his soul rest in peace. I mean this is a very often-repeated refrain why are we saying that and this is has come up in our discussions when we were discussing the story. And so I said cannot that be the reason that this gentleman Kailash Nath is hovering in this house because nobody has performed his shraad and I thought that that was the most important part. What if somebody says… that for kids today the second part of the movie is avoidable? What would you respond to that? I can only narrate you… well there have been hundreds of well wishers on my blog and many journalists feel that these are just fans who will only deliberately say nice things to you … I don't agree with that And I respect that but I can only narrate you 2 incidents. On a blog I read a story which said, “I took my little son to the movies and throughout the movie, he was very happy and enjoying himself. But when you left and disappeared because of the shraad, he started crying uncontrollably and I had to sober him down. And then when he came out and I explained to him the reason what had transpired in the movie… after a long silence as we were walking home, he stretched out his hand an held my fingers and said “Papa when I grow up, I am never going to leave you.” I thought that that was a very poignant moment and for the child to understand that. The other incident happened with Vishal and Shekhar, the music directors of the film. Shekhar's little daughter who is all of 3 years old went and saw the film and came home and saw a photograph of mine lying in Shekhar's room which I had actually presented him and she pulled it off the wall and took it by her bedside. And when Shekhar asked her why have you done this, she said … he is my angel; which is direct connect with what transpired in the film. So I feel that if two children in this entire world and this entire hemisphere were able to connect that well and so poignantly with the story and the film… I think it is enough of an achievement as far I as an actor is concerned or as far as our filmmakers are concerned. I feel that if two children in this entire world and this entire hemisphere were able to connect that well and so poignantly with the story and the film (Bhoothnath)… I think it is enough of an achievement as far I as an actor is concerned or as far as our filmmakers are concerned. Last question do you write your own blogs Mr. Bachchan? Because it's been suggested that they are so elaborate, so detailed that Mr. Bachchan would not have the time. He is getting it written by somebody else out there. Yes I do. Well... I can invite you to come and sit with me while I write them but that would be very uninspirational I am afraid (laughs) but I do write my own blogs yes… Why do you write them? I think it would be cheating in my part if I did not do that and I feel very strongly about that. I feel that it is a commitment that I have made to my fans somewhere inside of me. I may well not write it everyday but I feel that that there is a sense of commitment that I must do it everyday. And now I get responses when they don't find my blog when they open the net at the appointed hour… because sometimes I get delayed at work or I sit up late and write it or start writing it and finish it early morning. So that is very encouraging. I write it because I found a medium through which I could keep in touch with my fans on a one-to-one basis. I never had this medium before. The only other medium I had was the post or the odd meeting on the street or the odd photograph or the autograph I signed when I went in to the crowd. In the post, the letters and the responses are still somewhat impersonal. You read what somebody has written and then you respond and then you send it off. But this is immediate. I write something and I get responses within seconds. It's almost like you sitting here and me talking to you. It's not all praise and it's not all gentlemanly language. There is a lot of abuse. Do you respond to those? Yes I do. Even to those who abuse? What is the worst thing that has been written about you? Absolutely. In fact, there is a system in the medium, wherein a moderator moderates the whole thing. The server has the ability to moderate and if there is abuse in it, it can actually delete it and not allow it to come in front of my eyes. But I have very strongly told that I do not want a moderator and let everything that is written come through to me and I will decide what I will accept and not accept. I have never not accepted anything. I have entertained the abuse and I have responded to them in my own gentlemanly way… Or whatever I deemed fit. I feel that abuse comes out of hatred. I feel that I have not done anything that could invite hatred. I believe that there are misconceptions in the minds of people who write abuse. I believe that there have been accusations which have been wrongly portrayed due to whatever reasons, their belief or whatever input they get from the media or from the outside world and they are absolutely justified in doing so. I think that I am justified too in giving them a response for clearing my name. I have given this example many times and I think I spoke to you about it also. But really the point that I am trying to make is…I read a wonderful quote from a very senior, wise old man who is I think an American who said that eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. It is the price of your freedom as almost an invigilator that will invigilate on the current events. On the characters and personalities that you view and talk to and what you put out in the universe and it is my duty as an invigilator to see that what you say and what you put out does have the scrutiny of some kind of vigilance. I feel it is my right as a citizen to be able to question you just as you have right to question me. And if there is misinformation, If there is misguidance and if there is wrong accusation, I want to correct it. Because if feel that in my correcting, I am not going against you or trying to take revenge but I am merely exercising my right to make you perhaps a better invigilator. That's what I am doing and I get this opportunity to do so in the blog and it is very rewarding I have very strongly told that I do not want a moderator for my blog and let everything that is written come through to me and I will decide what I will accept and not accept. I have never not accepted anything. I have entertained the abuse and I have responded to them in my own gentlemanly way… Ram Gopal Varma is determined to make a sequel of Aag. Is that a good idea in your view? Do you regret having done the last movie and would you do the next one? I don't regret anything that I do. I have my reservations and I expressed them to Ram Gopal Varma. But at the end of the day I will go with what his decision is. And I must say that I did enjoy playing the character that I did. I found myself working that extra bit to do something which perhaps had not been seen before. And I have liked that. But obviously the film was panned and I would not want to be associated if Ram Gopal Varma wants to make another version of it because I think once is enough and I have done it twice. We have seen the three of you together in Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Raj. When will we see the four of you together? That would be very exciting. There is… there are many projects that people come and talk to us about where they want all the four of us. If there is something credible because its easy to convince three members of the is family. It's very difficult to convince Jaya because she is extremely selective and very very cautious of what she does. If she is not convinced in her mind about something and if it doesn't come as strongly… it could be something very irrelevant even. But if it doesn't come across strongly in her mind… she would not associate with it. So that's the hurdle and the only hurdle… in this expedition.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 3:55 pm

Ajay Devgan and Kajol shoot a special song for Haal-e-Dil

Ajay Devgan is known to be taking keen interest in the film Haal-e-Dil. After all, the film marks the debut of his close friend and once upon a time business manager Kumar Mangat's daughter Amita Pathak. It may be recalled that Ajay was even involved during the auditions in finding the right male lead opposite Amita. After auditioning many guys, the talented duo of Nakuul Mehta and Adhyayan Suman were zeroed in opposite Amita. As Haal-e-Dil gears up for release later this month, Ajay and wifey dearest Kajol even went ahead and shot a special song for the film. The song called 'Oye Hoye' seems like a typical Punjabi number and has Kajol dressed in a beautiful maroon salwar kameez. The song, which was shot at the Filmistan studios in Mumbai, also features the film's lead pair Nakuul Mehta and Amita Pathak dancing along with Ajay and Kajol. Hope Ajay and Kajol's magic rubs off to this film.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 3:05 pm

Sunil Shetty receives abusive and threatening calls from stuntman

Sunil Shetty seems quite hassled and worried these days. The actor has been receiving abusive and threatening calls from a person by the name of Puran Chauhan. Apparently, Puran is a physically handicapped stuntman who was hired by Sunil's production house Popkorn Entertainment for enabling them to get permission to shoot their film Little Godfather on railway premises. However, when he failed to do so, the actor seems to have cancelled his contract after making his payments. Now the stuntman has been harassing Sunil by calling him many times a day and threatening to harm his family. In fact Sunil Shetty has even lodged a police complaint at the Versova, Oshiwara and Gamdevi police stations. The actor's family is also under police protection at this moment. While the stuntman is telling one and all that it was Sunil who used abusive language against him, the actor has clearly told the media that he only lost his cool when the man threatened to kidnap his children. Hope the actor's woes come to an end.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 2:39 pm

Lage Raho Munnabhai bags the National Award

Lage Raho Munnabhai may have missed out on winning the coveted Oscar Awards, but the makers have reason to smile as the 2006 smash hit has been awarded the prestigious National Award. The 54th National Awards were announced in New Delhi today and the Sanjay Dutt starrer Lage Raho Munnabhai was adjudged the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment. The Best Hindi Film award went to Dibakar Bannerjee's Khosla Ka Ghosla starring Anupam Kher and Boman Irani in lead roles. Madhur Bhandarkar's tryst with the National Awards continues as the director was adjudged the Best Director for his realistic film Traffic Signal. It may be recalled that the director's earlier films like Chandni Bar and Page 3 also won the prestigious National Awards. The other important awards of the evening were however bagged by regional cinema. Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who declined the Special Jury award in 2001 following a controversy, won the Best Actor award for his role in Suman Ghosh's Podokkhep while Tamil actress Priyamani won the Best Actress award for her performance in Ameer Sulthan's Paruthiveeran a film on the caste divide. The Best Film was awarded to Pulijanmam, a Malayalam film based on the famous Malayalam play of the same name.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 2:31 pm

'Lage Raho Munnabhai' wins big at National Film Awards

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' bagged four trophies on Tuesday at the 54th National Film Awards, announced a year late after legal proceedings dogged the previous edition.
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 2:07 pm

Karan Johar moved Amitabh to tears

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan was moved to tears when noted director and family friend Karan Johar praised his performance in 'Sarkar Raj' during the premiere held at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:54 pm

Classical singer Madhup Mudgal to sing in Morocco fest

Hindustani classical vocalist Madhup Mudgal is all set to add an Indian flavour to Arabian-African music at the annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:53 pm

All you wanted to know about Mere Baap Pehle Aap

The super-hit team of director Priyadarshan and actors Akshaye Khanna and Paresh Rawal, who have given hits like Hungama and Hulchul in the past, return this week with yet another laughathon Mere Baap Pehle Aap. Paresh Rawal plays Akshaye Khanna's father in this film and as the title suggests, the film is about a son trying to find a bride for his father. Mere Baap Pehle Aap also stars Genelia D'Souza, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav, Shobhana and Archana Puran Singh in prominent roles. This film which opens across cinemas on Friday (June 13th) promises to be yet another fun-filled entertainer for the entire family. Bollywood Hungama brings you all that you want to know and much more about Mere Baap Pehle Aap. Preview Janaradhan Wishvanbhar Rane (Paresh Rawal) a widower has spent his life bringing up his two kids Chirag (Manoj Joshi)... More... Music Reviews Mere Baap Pehle Aap is one of the poorest soundtracks of a Priyadarshan film in the recent past. While his last, Bhool... More... News - 'Mere Baap...' pushed to avoid clash with Sarkar Raj - "13 is lucky..." - Priyadarshan - Priyadarshan's next is 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap' - "It's Priyan's best film" - Akshaye Khanna Features - ''I've had a terrific working relationship with Akshaye'' - Genelia Dsouza - "I loved working with Julia Roberts" - Om Puri - "I was serious about Mallika being root cause of global warming" - Paresh Rawal - Om Puri shoots for an item number Gallery Movie Wallpapers Movie Stills - First Look: Mere Baap Pehle Aap - Audio release of Mere Baap Pehle Aap Broadband Akshaye Speaks About 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap' Audio Release Of Mere Baap Pehle Aap - Genelia Dsouza Unplugged - Dialogue Promo 1 (Mere Baap Pehle Aap) - Title Song (Mere Baap Pehle Aap) - The Making Of Title Song (Mere Baap Pehle Aap) - Promo 1 (Mere Baap Pehle Aap)
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:19 pm

Lage Raho Munnabhai sweeps 4 National Awards - Indiantelevision.com

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Lage Raho Munnabhai sweeps 4 National Awards Indiantelevision.com - 1 hour ago By Indiantelevision.com Team MUMBAI: Rajkumar Hirani's Lage Raho Munnabhai swept the 54th National Film Awards for 2006, bagging four prizes. Pulijanmam wins National Award Sify Madhur Bhandarkar does it again Sahara Samay Thaindian.com - Economic Times - Thaindian.com all 41 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:10 pm

Yet another lover’s tiff for Bebo and Saif? - Zee News

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Yet another lover’s tiff for Bebo and Saif? Zee News - 1 hour ago Bangkok, June 10: Guess Bollywood’s hottest couple is at it again! Yeah, we are talking about none other than the hunk Saif Ali Khan and his arm candy Kareena who have run into another lover’s tiff of sorts. Kareena and Tushar enjoy rickshaw ride Sify Jab they didn’t meet in Bangkok Calcutta Telegraph Mid-Day Mumbai - India Target all 14 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:05 pm

"I am the surprise package of the film" - Ameesha Patel

Ameesha Patel has every right to be pleased. The actress who began her cinematic career way back in 2000 with two super hit films, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Gadar, has brought herself a lot of commercial success but it's the critical acclaim she's desperately waiting for. So, will Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic cast a magical spell in her acting career? As Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel finds out in a quick fire cliched chat with the actress. With Saif giving Thoda Pyaar, Rani giving Thoda Magic, what Thoda will you be throwing in the film? I will be throwing a bit of Pyaar and Magic both because you need someone to handle both the things pretty well. It's a character which the audiences will least expect me to play How was your first ever experience of working with Yash Raj Films? Wow! Can you believe it! My first with Yash Raj Films. I was on cloud nine when I got a call to work for this film. I was also excited to work with Kunal Kohli for the first time, Saif too and Rani, with whom I have worked in Mangal Pandey. But more than anything else, it was my role which impressed me the most because it was a challenging and a qualitative role. It's a character which the audiences will least expect me to play. Can't tell you much though because we all know how Yash Raj works. Are you paired opposite Saif in the film because an angel like Rani cannot fall in love? I cannot tell you that. You will have to see the film to find out your answer. What about the promos? Is it a deliberate attempt not to be showing you in the promos of TPTM for couple of weeks? Well, the much of me starts today in the promos and by the time you submit your interview, it will already be viewed by millions on the television. But yes, we had kept my clippings nearing the release for the simple reason that the less exposure my character (Mallaika) gets, the better for the film, because I am the surprise package of the film and the team did not want the charm to fade away. But I'm sure the curiosity factor will always remain to see why Ameesha isn't shown in the promos. Don't worry fans...now she is. I am the surprise package of the film and the team did not want the charm to fade away The music of the film suffered quite a bit because of the IPL matches. And even after that, it isn't performing as per the expectations. Any idea why? I don't know what information you have but the first two days of the release of the music of TPTM, it was sold out. I personally love the music of the film and there is a special reason for it too. I loved the song I shot under water in the film called 'Lazy Lamhe'. It's a fabulous song for which I had to learn scuba diving lessons. It's the first song in the history of Indian cinema to be lip synced under water and it was very difficult to sing too. It took fifteen days for that song to be finished. So it was like an achievement for us. I bet people are going to love it when they see it. We have seen your association with kids right from your first film. How was the experience with them now in TPTM? You are right, I did interact with kids in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, my debut film. It was a pleasurable experience because they were so disciplined and well behaved and really good actors, which surprised me even though I am supposed to be the surprise package in the film. Ha! Why aren't we seeing much of Ameesha Patel now-a-days on the big screen? Because I've chosen to work only on TPTM after Bhool Bhulaiyaa and now as I've finished with this film, I am working on two other projects - Chatur Singh Two star with Sanjay Dutt and Do Lucky with Tusshar Kapoor. I want to do less but concentrated work, so I can really give my everything to the role.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:39 pm

Big B`s `Bahurani`, Aishwarya to play Benazir Bhutto? !

After playing Hrithik Roshan`s princess in `Jodha Akbar` and sharing the same frame with husband Abhishek and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan in `Sarkar Raj`, Aishwarya is all set take charge and fly solo again as she has been offered to play one of the the most controversial and influential character that the world of politics has ever seen, i.e. Benazir Bhutto.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:33 pm

My son has brought a lot of changes in me: Malaika!

Model-anchor-item girl Malaika Arora thanks her five-year-old son Arhaan for whatever she is today.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:33 pm

Kajol in Ajay Devgan`s films `definitely not`!

Just when rumours mills went abuzz that it`s husband Ajay Devgan`s production business that`s making Kajol turn ultra choosy, Ajay has candidly stated that he is `definitely not` going to cast his wife in all his upcoming movies.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:33 pm

IIFA kept Amitabh Bachchan away from his blog!

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok kept its brand ambassador, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, so preoccupied that he failed to keep his date with his blog.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:33 pm

Charity run by Hathaway`s boyfriend investigated !

The state is investigating the charitable foundation of Anne Hathaway`s boyfriend, a spokesman for the attorney general said Monday.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:33 pm

Stop Balaji from cashing in - Hindustan Times

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Stop Balaji from cashing in Hindustan Times - 2 hours ago Union Minister Renuka Chowdhury said that any move to use the murder case as a plot in a teleserial will reflect an "insensitive" attitude towards a minor. Balaji greenlights Aarushi-inspired soap Sify Any Similarity With Murdered Aarushi Coincidental: Balaji NEWSPost India CNN-IBN - Hindu - Merinews - Chandigarh Tribune all 47 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:23 pm

Jeevitha to direct Sathyameva Jayathe

Actress Jeevitha made a mark in her career with the film Talambralu. She acted in films for over tow decades. Jeevitha turned director with the film Seshu. She is now directing husband Rajasekar for the film Sathyameva Jayathe. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Khakhi.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:17 pm

Sriram's Premothsaham

Hero Sriram is acting in a new film titled Premothsaham. Actresses Namitha and Hema Malini are the heroines. Ashok k is the producer and Rajashekar is the director. The pooja was held at the production office recently. Sriram will play the role of an employee in a big corporate company. ...
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:11 pm

Any similarity with murdered Aarushi coincidental: Balaji

Television major Balaji Telefilms is unfazed by the flak it has invited by planning to go ahead with its 'inspired' version of the Aarushi Talwar murder case on their daily soap 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki'. It claims any resemblance with the slain teenager is 'purely coincidental'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:00 pm

Police case against 16 producers

The city police have filed cases against 16 prominent producers and an actress. The case has been filed for printing indecent posters and also exhibiting them at cinema halls and other places. The trailers also contain indecent exposure.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:58 am

Shahid Kapoor on a roll in Kismet Konnection - News Line 365

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Shahid Kapoor on a roll in Kismet Konnection News Line 365 - 2 hours ago Shahid Kapoor is having the time of his life filming for Kismet Konnection in Canada along with co-star Vidya Balan. For one, the movie is set to release in the first week of July and will be his first release in six months. Shahid a die-hard fan of Justin Timberlake Bollywood Mantra all 4 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:47 am

Yash Pandit enters Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Yash Pandit is set to enter Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Lakshya earlier essayed by Pulkit Samrat. Lakshya was shown going away to the United States in order to avoid facing KT (Mouni Roy) for whom he nurtured deep affection.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:43 am

Sonam Kapoor to shed more weight - News Line 365

News Line 365

Sonam Kapoor to shed more weight News Line 365 - 3 hours ago Sonam Kapoor, debutant actress and daughter of veteran Anil Kapoor has also jumped into the bandwagon trying to reduce her weight. ‘You can’t be too thin,' says Sonam Times of India On her Birthday her dad vows to make Sonam thinner IndiaFM Sahara Samay - Bollywood Spice - Times of India all 10 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:42 am

Sara Khan throws tantrum on Bidaai

It's very known matter of fact that tonight's stars will no more be seen in tomorrow's daylight. People can realize it better. But starts to stars hain! The glitz and glamour of 'tonight' make their eyes blazingly blind and they hardly can see the bleak morning ahead.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:33 am

Malayalam films shine at the National Awards

Kerala's cinema industry once again lived up to its reputation of fine quality as many Malayalam films bagged top honours at the National Film Awards in New Delhi Tuesday, including the one for best film.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:32 am

Ajay Devgan and Kajol shoot a special song for Haal-e-Dil - IndiaFM

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Ajay Devgan and Kajol shoot a special song for Haal-e-Dil IndiaFM - 3 hours ago By Bollywood Hungama News Network, June 10, 2008 - 16:35 IST Ajay Devgan is known to be taking keen interest in the film Haal-e-Dil. 'There are other actors who are more talented than me' Rediff "I said to myself - 'Boss, the dream is over'" - Nakuul IndiaFM all 4 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:28 am

'I owe the success to my director' - Rediff

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'I owe the success to my director' Rediff - 3 hours ago Tamil actress Priya Mani, winner of the National Award for Best Actress for her role in Partuthiveeran, owes her success to the film's director, Ameer Sulthan. 'I owe my success to the director': Priya Mani Daily News & Analysis Priya Mani bags National Award for Best Actress Sify all 3 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:23 am

Sreenivasan asked to apologise - entertainment.oneindia.in

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Sreenivasan asked to apologise entertainment.oneindia.in - 3 hours ago The general council meet of MACTA passed a resolution against actor Sreenivasan for his adverse remarks against assistant directors during the last committee meeting of the association. Talks continue for the second day on row in MACTA Press Trust of India MACTA Federation refutes the claim of mass resignation Economic Times Times of India - Khaleej Times - GulfNews - Business Standard all 29 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:03 am

Just what the daughter ordered - a break for Ajay Devgan

After shooting non-stop for #34Gol Maal Returns#34 in Goa, Ajay Degvan had no cho...
Source: India News | 10 Jun 2008 | 11:00 am

Sreenivasan asked to apologise

The general council meet of MACTA passed a resolution against actor Sreenivasan for his adverse remarks against assistant directors during the last committee meeting of the association. The federation demanded an apology from actor Sreenivasan for his alleged comment that assistant directors 'lacked creativity'.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:40 am

Russell Brand caught romancing Phoebe Price

The news is doing the rounds that DJ and comedian Russell Brand is dating American socialite Phoebe Price.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:37 am

MACTA sets up new committee

The Malayalam Cine Technicians' Association (MACTA) has formed a committee on Sunday to resolve the Dileep-Thulasidas issue that witnessed some heated discussions in Mollywood recently. Balu Kiryeethum, a member of the new committee, said the panel will look at all aspects to create an amicable solution.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:34 am

'Lage Raho Munnabhai' shines at National Film Awards

The sun shone brightly on Bollywood blockbuster 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' as it garnered four honours, including the best popular film, when the prestigious 54th National Film Awards were announced here Tuesday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:30 am

Kutty Shranku set to take off

The shooting of Kutty Shranku, starring superstar Mammootty in the lead with reputed cameraman-turned-director Shaji N. Karun, is all set to begin on June 15. To be produced by Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment, Kutty Shranku is the first film in which the two acclaimed veterans of the Malayalam film industry ...
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:25 am

Dileep breaks MACTA

The meeting held among MACTA members to discuss the Dileep issue witnessed some hot happenings today. MACTA secretary, director Vinayan, and director Siddique exchanged words in a heated argument and the latter walked out of the meeting in the end.
Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:18 am

"My next is an intense love story" - Manoj Tyagi

After gaining acclaim for writing hard hitting films like Page 3, Apaharan and Corporate and taking his own version of life-in-a-metro Mumbai Salsa to Cannes, Manoj Tyagi is now looking at shifting gears. His next film would be an intense love story which would be a complete departure from the work he has done so far and would instead be focusing on the issue of groundwater pollution. A love story in the times of groundwater pollution? What sort of combination is he planning here? Says the young filmmaker, "I am highlighting an unusual conflict here which hasn't been explored so far; well at least in Hindi cinema. Maybe Hollywood would have touched upon the subject of groundwater pollution but for the followers of Bollywood, it should be a unique experience in itself." Please elaborate. "This film which I should be getting on floors soon is basically an intense love story. Yes, there is conflict but it isn't one of those usual hero-heroine misunderstanding or the 'maa-baap' coming in between the 'pyaar' kind of a thing. Instead it is a clash of values which comes in", explains Tyagi, "These are two individuals, well established in their own right, who love each other but think differently when it comes to the matter of environment." "They have everything that they want but certain situations crop up which result in them taking each other heads on. They are on two different sides of the spectrum and confrontation between the two is unavoidable", continues Tyagi who has raised social issues in most of his outings. "This is why in spirit my film would be closer to the kind of work I have done in Page 3, Apaharan and Corporate", says Tyagi whose Mumbai Salsa was the victim of poor promotion and bad release. Jab We Met arriving on the same day was the final nail in the coffin. Tyagi goes on to confess, "The box office failure of Mumbai Salsa made me realize that one shouldn't be hung up if you are confident of your project as moving a film by one or two Fridays on either sides doesn't harm. We were unrealistically confident about our product and as a result lost out to the euphoria of films like Jab We Met, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Om Shanti Om and Saawariya which released around the same time. I guess sometimes it is better to sit tight and revisit your decision rather than being stuck on to your original plans."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:13 am

"I said to myself - 'Boss, the dream is over'" - Nakuul

Download Haal-E-Dil wallpapers Nakuul Mehta, the youngster who would be making his debut as a lead hero in Haal-e- Dil, still can't get over the first shot that he gave. It was the day of the 'muhurat' and there were bigwigs ranging from Raj Kumar Santoshi to Anurag Kashyap to Vishal Bhardwaj to Ajay Devgan and Kajol who were present on the occasion. No wonder, Nakuul is doubly enthralled because he managed to 'pass with flying colors' in spite of a heavy weight presence. "You have big dreams about how you would go about in front of the camera for your debut film. You come up with big ideas. You want to impress", exclaims Nakuul who isn't quite showing the nervous pangs of a newcomer in spite of a dozen odd other youngsters of his clan trying to make their presence felt in the current season. "Suddenly you are faced with a situation when you have to make things happen", talks Nakuul about his first shot in front of the camera, "It was a surreal moment to have my parents on the sets monitoring me closely. Then there were Ajay Devgan and Kajol behind the camera with none other than Raj Kumar Santoshi calling 'action'. It was THE moment and I said to myself - 'Boss, the dream of over; Welcome to the real world.'" Needless to say the shot went on fine, though Nakuul still hasn't forgotten his golden moment. "The feeling can never be replicated", confesses the young boy who has been seen in countless commercials in the past, "There are so many eyes judging each and every move, each and every expression of yours. I had the kind of feeling in my stomach that I had never experienced before. I can't explain how enthralled I was the moment my shot was through and there were cheers all around." He wasn't alone in front of the camera though since Amita Pathak, his co-star and daughter of producer Kumar Mangat, shared the shot too. "Ya, she was there too and came through the situation fine", agrees Nakuul, "However, she was still better off than me. See, she has grown up in front of people like Ajay and Kajol and belongs to the film fraternity while I am just making an entry. But obviously, the confidence/comfort level had to differ. In any case, what matters is the way it ends and I am happy that the first shot went on fine. After that it was a cakewalk to shoot for the rest of the film!"
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 10:04 am

People Pictures announce their next venture titled 99

99 is an original story inspired by real events. The film, spanning a few genres, is slick, fast-paced, realistic and importantly very funny. 99 is the latest offering from People Pictures, written and directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. Recently, Raj and DK's short film, Shor, made it to the final shortlist of 40 films at Cannes Film Festival 2008. Their earlier feature, Flavors, elicited a huge response from audiences the world over as well as garnering critical acclaim from the Indian and International media. Raj and DK, Directors and Writers of 99 say, "We wanted to make a movie that is fresh, appealing, funny and smart. 99 is highly entertaining yet grounded, with a climax that is loaded with great laughs and surprises". The story revolves around two men based in two different cities. What follows is an unpredictable, side-splitting ride through two cities with extremely likeable and real characters caught in the most unbelievable circumstances and twists of fate. The key features of this fact-meets-fiction crime comedy are its grounded characters, tight logic, magical realism and its skillfully realistic portrayal of life in these two cities. Aditya Shastri, CEO, People Pictures, added, "We are very excited to be working with filmmakers Raj and Krishna. In them we see a fresh new approach to genre busting movies. For 99, we were very conscious; to make a smart comedy and, at the same time, break stereotypes. It is a serious attempt at making a comic film. 99 is part fact, part fiction, pure fun". People Pictures, the entertainment arm of People Group, announced its foray into film entertainment and the movie-making business late last year. The company is currently working on 6 films and aims to become one of the leading creative film studios in India.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 9:39 am

Child rights panel to examine TV shows for children's exploitation

Children dancing and singing precociously in talent hunt shows might be a heart-warming sight to many and getting the crucial TRP ratings for television channels, but the child rights panel is not amused and has asked if they violate the law against children's exploitation.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 9:30 am

On her Birthday her dad vows to make Sonam thinner

Anil Kapoor, known to be one of the slimmest actors Bollywood has ever produced, has now decided to make his daughter slimmer than ever before. And he found an ingenious way of letting her know his slimming intentions. He got her a fat-free- sugarless cake on her birthday on Monday. Known for her sweet tooth, Sonam caught on quickly and got seriously worried. "I thought I had slimmed enough. I lost 35 kgs before Saawariya. I've been constantly keeping my weight down. But I think Dad knows the other girls are looking very slim these days. It was his way of letting me know that I needed to get even thinner. A strange present on my birthday." With a string of illnesses in the family suddenly happening all at once, Sonam Kapoor just didn't feel like celebrating her birthday. "None of us was in the mood to party. Dad did get me a sugar-free cake and I blew out the candles in front of my family. But that's about it. There were too many illnesses and hospitalizations in the family." But Dad Anil Kapoor did make a 'weighty' statement. Sonam has caught on. "I'm going on a diet. I need to get thinner to look comparable with the other girls. Look at Deepika. She's athletic and slim. I'm not an athlete. But I'm a runner. I love to go on long runs all on my own for miles and miles. That is a sure way to lose weight." But now with dad's prodding her into a fat-free awakening Sonam is about to lose more kilos. "I have to. It's not a vanity. It's for my sanity. I can't be happy being healthy when the other girls are frantically losing weight. So thanks to my Dad I'm losing more weight." And what else did Sonam do on her birthday? "Nothing. Saw a film and went to sleep early since I needed to look fresh the next morning to shoot for Delhi 6."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 9:25 am

Shruti in Luck - Galatta.com

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Shruti in Luck Galatta.com - 5 hours ago The Bollywood film that is going to mark the debut of Shruti Haasan has been named Luck. Soham Shah, who directed Kaal, is directing this film. Shruti: Tough, Luck Times of India Shruti Hassan Ready To Make Debut In Bollywood! TopNews IndiaGlitz - IndiaFM - Khabrein.info - Merinews all 14 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 8:59 am

Your favourite Priyadarshan movie? - Rediff

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Your favourite Priyadarshan movie? Rediff - 5 hours ago Priyadarshan is one of the top money-making directors in the Hindi film industry today. And it's no surprise because most of his films click at the box office. Om Puri asked to strip by Priyadarshan GlamSham Akshay Khanna’s Mere Baap Pehle Aap to hit theatres News Line 365 TopNews - CNN-IBN - GlamSham all 10 news articles

Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 10 Jun 2008 | 8:57 am

'Lage Raho...' wins four National Awards

It was Bollywood's day at the National Awards Tuesday with the heartwarming 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' bagging four awards, Konkona SenSharma getting best supporting actress for 'Omkara', Madhur Bhandarkar being tagged best director for 'Traffic Signal' and Aditya Chopra bagging best producer for 'Kabul Express'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 8:32 am

'Lage Raho Munnabhai' bags four National Awards

It was Bollywood's day at the National Awards Tuesday with 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' bagging four awards, Konkona SenSharma getting best supporting actress for 'Omkara' and Madhur Bhandarkar being tagged best director for 'Traffic Signal'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 8:31 am

"Yes, I did call Aamir" - Harry Baweja

Ask Harry Baweja if he called Aamir Khan to postpone the release of JAANE TU YA JAANE NA, since both LOVE STORY 2050 and JAANE TU YA JAANE NA are releasing on the same date [July 4], Harry doesn't deny the incident. “Of course, I called Aamir. Not just Aamir, I called every producer who was planning to release his film in May, June and July. I wanted to be doubly sure if they were actually arriving on the date they had announced,” Harry reveals. But is the clash healthy? Should two newcomers clash on the same day? “What's the problem? If the content is good, I don't see why two or more films won't click on the same date,” he states. I endorse this viewpoint!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 7:39 am

"Comparisons are inevitable" - Harman Baweja

While on Harry Baweja, son Harman Baweja -- supposed to be the next big thing in Bollywood -- is being considered for the best of projects. In fact, till last year, Shahid Kapur and Ranbir Kapoor were the first choice of dream merchants, when it came to certain roles. Now Harman and Imraan Khan, who makes his debut in JAANE TU YA JAANE NA, are part of this premium list. Even before LOVE STORY 2050 has hit the screens, Harman is already being compared to Hrithik Roshan. Sure, it's flattering to be compared to someone as talented as Hrithik, but it also has its disadvantages. “Hrithik is a big star with several years of experience behind him. It only adds a lot of responsibility on my shoulders. People expect me to touch a certain level, which I will try to achieve. As for my looks being compared to Hrithik, you should direct this question to my parents. Whatever happened, happened between them… [laughs],” he retorts.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 7:35 am

Now 'Sarkar III'?

Recall the last sequence of SARKAR RAJ. Soon after Abhishek Bachchan is shot dead and Amitabh Bachchan takes charge, he instructs his wife, Supriya Pathak Kapur, to instruct someone to get Chickoo back, who, we presume, is Kay Kay's son [who was bumped off in SARKAR]. The film concludes on this note, with an open ending. Quiz Ramgopal Varma whether he's planning to make SARKAR III and he doesn't rule out the possibility. “Yes, we may go for it,” he tells me. Praveen Nischol, the producer of SARKAR RAJ, also adds in the same breath, “We've kept an open ending and we may decide to make the third installment in the SARKAR series.” If one watches the end carefully, with Abhishek getting killed, the story of the third installment should focus on Amitabh and Aishwarya… and also the new character Chickoo, who should carry the legacy of Sarkar forward.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 7:35 am

Ash and Meryl Streep to come together for film?

Plans are afoot to bring Aishwarya Rai and Meryl Streep together in an American production of 'Chaos', Colin Serreau's 2002 French movie.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 3:31 am

My son has brought a lot of changes in me: Malaika

Model-anchor-item girl Malaika Arora thanks her five-year-old son Arhaan for whatever she is today.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 3:31 am

Return of the Action King

Akshay kumar is probably the best man in Bollywood to rely on when it comes to experiencing some unbelievable flexible movements of the body.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am

The Eco Warrior is back

Its easy for celebrities to urge people to care and be concerned for their environment and to be responsible in protecting the other living creatures in the planet.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am

54th National Film Awards announced

Lage Raho Munnabhai has won the four awards at the 54th national film awards announced today. The blockbuster movie got the award for the best popular film, best screenplay written by Abhijat Joshi, Raj Kumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra and the best lyrics which were created by Swanand Kirkire for the song Bande Mein Tha Dum.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am

Live Chat: Rajeev Khandelwal on June 11 at 1500 hrs IST

After making many hearts go flutter with his good looks and performance in the T.V. soap 'Kahiin to Hoga', this epitome of talent has done no less on the big screen. Rajeev Khandelwal's Bollywood launch vehicle Aamir directed by Raj Kumar Gupta has landed him in the category of one of the most promising actors of future. And now, Rajeev is all set to have heart to heart chat with his fans with regard to his film Aamir, which hit the theatres last Friday. Catch up with Rajeev Khandelwal on Wednesday, June 11, at 1500 hrs IST.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jun 2008 | 4:53 pm

John Abraham to produce a documentary film on Tigers

John Abraham is all geared up to produce a film on the agony of the tigers surviving in today’s miserable environment. Surprisingly, a documentary film on the condition of tigers will be his next venture as a producer rather than a bollywood film. John’s production company first produced a music video of Strings. Wildlife filmmaker and environmentalist, Mike Pandey, will direct the documentary film titled Return of the Tigers. The story of the film will revolve around four tigers and the problems faced by them such as the scarcity of preys, the repercussions of tourism and human plundering in animal habitat. Excited about the project, Pandey said that he was overwhelmed by John’s sweet gesture of investing his money into the film. He further added that the film showcased through the eyes of the tiger cubs, would have no stars acting in it. Apart from producing the film on animals, John recently received the Eco-Warrior award for his contribution towards the rehabilitation of caged elephants in Maharashtra. As far as Return of the Tigers is concerned the film is still in the scripting process and will go on the floors in October, post monsoon.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jun 2008 | 3:55 pm

I couldnt have got a better debut: Rajeev Khandelwal

Star Rajeev Khandelwal is on a high these days. His first film #34Aamir#34, which...
Source: India News | 9 Jun 2008 | 3:00 pm