Not just as a `drama `K`ueen`, but Ekta Kapoor is also known for her strength of mind and demanding stance. Recently, the lady wished to have Bollywood legend Zeenat Aman to be a part of Balaji Telefilms. And she got one of her burning wishes fulfilled when Zeenat Aman agreed to join Balaji. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 12:58 pm
He has done serious roles. Now Kay Kay Menon seems to be fascinated by action roles. While shooting for his new film `Stoneman`, he decided to do his own stunt and jumped off a moving train. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 12:58 pm
All those who felt that Rani Mukerji looked fat on the special episode of `Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain` where she was featured with director Karan Johar, don`t blame your eyes. She has actually gained a few kilos. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 12:58 pm
After the "Austin Powers" trilogy, there was a sense that comedian Mike Myers had elevated his game. He evolved the series from slapdash skits into real movies that had connective tissue and continuing characters. "Love Guru" is a regressive step in the extreme. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 12:58 pm
Director Sreenu Vaitla, who worked with many top heroes, shook the Box Office with his last film Dhee recently. After the success of Dhee, he signed the dotted line for a film under the banner of Sravanti Movies. He continued his laughing riot again and made the film a very ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 11:52 am
South Indian filmdom is now looking to its sister - the modelling industry - for infusion of fresh blood. For one thing, models know how to carry and present themselves before the camera, they have the basic facial expressions down pat, they catch on fast to the strict working methods ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 11:20 am
Puri Jagannath, whose dates are very much in demand, is preparing to launch his next movie Neninthe. The inaugural puja of the film will be held at Vaishno Academy office tomorrow. Chakri has composed the music. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 11:11 am
Actor Pawan Kalyan is assisting his brother Chiranjeevi with his agenda for Chiru's political party. Pawan along with brother Nagababu and Allu Aravind is among the close knit team of advisors for Chiranjeevi. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 11:03 am
London (ANI): Forty thousand copies of a flop Jordan and Peter Andre LP were discovered in a filthy condition, covered in bird poo. Heaps of the couple's flop album 'A Whole New World' were found beneath a filthy tarpaulin in a leaky storeroom. The British glamour model and her singer hubby ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:49 am
London (ANI): When it comes to having a hot body, actress Liv Tyler believes that her The Incredible Hulk co-star can beat her hands-down. Norton toned up for his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk for the new movie. And Tyler, who plays his girlfriend Betty, reveals that his buff body made ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:35 am
Kayaar and A.M. Rathinam, two film producers based here but who have Telugu as their mother tongue, have alleged that the state's ruling party DMK is attempting to control the Tamil Film Producers Council by keeping non-Tamils out of a forthcoming poll contest. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:30 am
One of the most anticipated films of this year is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Dilli 6 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles. While not much is known about the film or its premise, we came across this interesting picture sent by a surfer where director Rakeysh and Sonam ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:28 am
Abhishek Bachchan, who is the Brand Ambassador of Motorola series of phone, dances on a famous South Indian song now. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:26 am
London (ANI): Kate Moss sent men's hearts racing in Turkey when she showed up for the opening of an art gallery in a see-through dress. And with a dress like that, all eyes were naturally focussed on the model's twin assets. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:23 am
All producers should learn a lesson or two from Vipul Shah and Akshay Kumar. Sometime back, the industry was rife with rumours that the promotion of Singh Is Kinng was stalled because of the objections raised by the Sikh community. "We had a special screening for the Sikh authorities not ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:17 am
Well-known Bollywood producer Pahlaj Nihalani, who was instrumental in shaping actor Govinda's career with his first hit 'Ilzaam', says Salman Khan is currently ruling the comedy circuit and is the best comic actor. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:32 am
The 10th edition of the Osian's-Cinefan Festival of Asian and amp; Arab Cinema, starting in New Delhi July 10, will focus on writing and cinema with special reference to adaptation of novels for films. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:30 am
Original tracks by south Indian composers have been chosen for the gymnastics events at the Beijing Olympics, starting Aug 8. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 6:30 am
Scottish actor Gerard Butler seeks help from Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala to preserve his knowledge about spiritual healing. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 4:01 am
Savita Raj Hiremath, producer of the National Award winning film 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', is set to make a sequel of the satirical comedy and says it was always at the back of her mind. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 4:01 am
Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra's sex comedy with Govinda is titled 'Excuse Me, Please'. The actor plays a 40-year-old virgin in the movie and says he will pretend he is one. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 2:30 am
He has done serious roles. Now Kay Kay Menon seems to be fascinated by action roles. While shooting for his new film 'Stoneman', he decided to do his own stunt and jumped off a moving train. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 2:30 am
Shweta, who will make her debut on the big screen with Apoorva Lakhia's 'Mission Istaanbul', believes her ad for a skin cream paved the way to Bollywood. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 2:30 am
All those who felt that Rani Mukerji looked fat on the special episode of 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain' where she was featured with director Karan Johar, don't blame your eyes. She has actually gained a few kilos. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Jun 2008 | 2:30 am
Surely, he has a secret to his good looks and health even at the age of 60. Inspite of reaching his second childhood, Amitabh Bachchan is undoubtedly the sexiest man. And People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) agree with this completely.
PETA conducted a survey, according to which Amitabh Bachchan was voted as the sexiest vegetarian male in the whole of Asia. Among other Asian contenders in the running, besides Amitabh, Madhavan was the only Indian contender. Among the Asian female contenders Bollywood actresses like Hema Malini, Kareena Kapoor, Mahima Chaudhry and Vidya Balan were considered. However, it was Hong Kong's singer-actress Faye Wong who was voted as Asia's sexiest vegetarian female.
The results of the poll were announced today. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2008 | 4:32 pm
Shabana Azmi has always been associated with social causes. The actress, who earlier featured in a popular campaign to create awareness about HIV- AIDS few years ago, has now been appointed by South Asian trade bloc SAARC as its Goodwill Ambassador for the HIV and AIDS programme for its member countries.
Shabana Azmi along with Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya were finally selected by the SAARC member nations (namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and India) from a large number of nominations received to be the Goodwill Ambassador for this noble cause.
Apparently, the actress' name was recommended by National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). Shabana's role as a Goodwill Ambassador would involve facilitating the implementation of SAARC regional strategy on HIV and AIDS. She would also take up the issue of creating awareness about the deadly disease.
The official conferment of the title and the launch of the program for SAARC goodwill ambassadors is likely to take place during the 15th SAARC Summit to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 2-3 August. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2008 | 3:54 pm
One of the most anticipated films of this year is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Dilli 6 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles. While not much is known about the film or its premise, we came across this interesting picture where director Rakeysh and Sonam share a light moment on the sets of the film.
Wonder what Sonam is giggling about? Maybe they were planning to pull a prank on AB Jr. What say? Source: Indiafm.com Features | 18 Jun 2008 | 3:00 pm
Very few actresses get a chance to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in their very first film. Uvika Chaudhary is one such lucky girl. She debuted as Dolly in last year's smash hit Om Shanti Om. And despite not being the main lead, she made quite a few heads turn with her vivacious looks and bubbly image. Uvika is now back with her next flick Summer 2007 where she is paired with Sikandar Kher.
Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to chat with the gorgeous actress as she talks about Summer 2007 and her future projects only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Friday, June 20, at 1500 hrs IST. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2008 | 2:27 pm
The latest promos of Sarkar Raj say 'Sarkar Raj Hits Again' and hence it's no wonder that director Ram Gopal Varma is grinning from ear to ear. Bollywood Hungama spoke to the maverick director and asked him how life has been post Sarkar Raj, and his future projects. "It's been great so far. I don't know if the feeling is one of satisfaction or relief, but it surely isn't one of depression" he says in his trademark witty style.
Quiz him on the mixed reports and the fact that many people liked the first part (Sarkar) better and he replies, "I think comparisons are bound to be there whenever a sequel releases. Even when Godfather 2 came out, there were comparisons. But at the end of the day, it's the characters and their continuation which takes the story forward. It's not right to compare the two films. It's just like a new adventure in a series," says RGV.
There has also been a lot written and spoken about Ramu's plans of going ahead with the third part in the Sarkar series, especially as the film has an open ending. So how serious is the director in completing his trilogy and whom would he decide to cast in as Chikkoo?
"Yes, the film has made such an impact that the idea of making a third part is there in my mind, but as of now it's just an idea. We have not yet decided on how to take the plot forward, so it's too early to talk about the third part and its characters right now."
Ramu has also been hitting back at critics through his blog. So is that his way of answering his detractors? "My intention is not to hit back at anybody. I agree everyone has the right to have an opinion but critics are not someone who have been blessed by God or something like that. So they should be careful about what they are saying. I just felt that if they have an opinion, I too have an opinion on their opinion which I have expressed," replies the director.
Not one to rest on his past laurels, RGV is now busy with his next 2 films- Contract and Phoonk. The promos of Contract depict that it's an extension of the Satya, Company genre. "It's not an extension in the true sense. While Satya dealt with the inside view of the underworld and Company gave an overview of the underworld, Contract is basically about what happens when Underworld meets Terrorism. As for Phoonk, it's a supernatural thriller," says Ramu.
There has also been buzz doing the rounds that Ram Gopal Varma along with Ekta Kapoor is planning to make a film on the life of dreaded dacoit Veerappan. Is it true? "Yes, Ekta and I are making a film on the life and times of Veerappan but we are just the producers. The film is going to be written and directed by Prashant Pandey, who wrote Sarkar Raj. The film will track Veerappan from the time of him being just a skinny pale teenager to how he metamorphosed into an utmost cunning chameleonic monster. It will show his charismatic childlike behavior that made many men dismiss him off as a buffoon until he killed them. It will also tell the story of Muthulaxmi, the girl who fell in love with him. The film will detail how Veerappan came into crime, made the forest his home and established his rule from there. In short, it will be a film on the story of Veerappan's life and the men who killed him."
So, will the film star newcomers or established names? "It is very necessary to cast completely new actors to give the film a raw and realistic look, in the style of Satya. Most of the film is based in forests and rural areas. Prashant wants that the look and characters approximate a sense of reality. He believes that when the audience comes to see this film in theatres, they already know that it is a true story. They must have a first hand connection with the characters. This is required to maintain the authenticity of the film and the power of its telling."
And finally what about news that Veerappan's wife also had a meeting, discussing the film? "Veerappan's wife visited us. After listening to our intentions she gave us valuable inputs and insights into the true story of Veerappan and she is completely endorsing and standing by the project. The film will primarily cater to the national audiences but as Veerappan is known at an international level it is bound to arouse interest even outside India." signs off RGV. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 18 Jun 2008 | 2:13 pm
Rani Mukherjee and Karan Johar recently appeared on Shah Rukh Khan's game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai? While the duo did entertain one and all with their antics, they also managed to win Rs. 50 lakhs, which they will be donating to charity.
This is not the first time that Rani Mukherjee was seen participating in a game show. It may be recollected that Rani had earlier appeared along with Preity Zinta on a special episode of SRK's Kaun Banega Crorepati. At that time also, the two beautiful actresses had won Rs. 50 lakhs and Mukherjee had donated her share (Rs.25 lakhs) to the Holy Family Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, which was utilised in building ICU in the hospital.
Now the actress would be inaugurating the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) today and needless to say, the amount donated by Rani has indeed been used for a very noble cause. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2008 | 2:00 pm
The work on the sequel to the animation film My Friend Ganesha is complete. In My Friend Ganesha, the animated character Ganesha had learnt a few English words. So now, in the sequel, he plays a Westernised Ganesha; with a guitar in hand, donning Bermuda shorts, a tattoo and a cap and of course speaking more English words.
Recently, a huge set was erected at Filmistan Studios where director Rajiv S Ruia and choreographer Lollypop were picturising a song for the film. Director Rajiv S Ruia says that more or less, the entire technical crew, which was associated with the first part, has been retained; only the sequel is produced by renowned banner Baba Arts Limited, known for its multi-starcast blockbusters.
"While making the first part I and my writer Sachindra Sharma decided that if the film becomes a hit, we will go for its sequel. Since the film was a big hit, we made the sequel and now we will launch the third part," says Rajiv S Ruia.
My Friend Ganesha II, besides animated Ganesha, also features Master Ali, Harsh
Chhaya, Bhairavi Goswami, Suhasini Mulay, Sulbha Deshpande and Upasana
Singh. The film is produced by BABA Arts and is scheduled for release this July. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2008 | 1:06 pm
Post Jannat, director Kunal Deshmukh is on a high. And why not, after all, Jannat was one of the few films which managed to hit the bull's eye and that too bang in the middle of the IPL frenzy.
Kunal is now abroad taking a much needed break. However, he would be starting his next film after he returns. This film is a part of the 3 film deal that Kunal has signed with the Bhatts. The buzz is that this untitled film would star a rather unusual combination of Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan. Bollywood Hungama got in touch with Kunal who confirmed the news. "Yes, my next film for Vishesh Films would star Emraan and Soha. We are still working on the story but the premise is centered on a couple that gets stranded in the Mumbai floods," says the young and dynamic director.
With such an unusual pairing and an interesting premise one can only hope for yet another good film from Kunal Deshmukh. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2008 | 12:41 pm
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Imran Khan is one lucky fellow. He has the most awaited dream debut to his credit with Aamir Khan's third production, Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na after Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par. His uncle Aamir Khan is going head over heels to make his nephew's debut 'The debut of the year'.
Interestingly, both Mama - Bhanja have many things in common. Their debut films, i.e. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na respectively, are young and fresh romantic films. But one similarity between the two which very few people happen to know is that both of them started their career as assistant directors as they actually wanted to become filmmakers. Where Aamir assisted his uncle Nasir Hussain for two years before he did a screen test for his debut film, Imran too assisted various directors for some time before he gave a screen test for Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na.
Now, after Aamir finally made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, it won't come as a surprise if Imran directs films someday. For now though, we are keen to see his talent in the front of the camera. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 18 Jun 2008 | 11:17 am
