|
|
|
|
'Hijack' fulfils the criteria of 'Jaane tu...' : Shivdasani - Press Trust of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Jul 2008 | 10:06 am Jagmohan Mundhra's 'Shoot on Sight' premieres in India'Shoot on Sight', a thriller about the London bombings made by Britain-based Indian filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra, was screened for the first time in India at the ongoing Osian's-Cinefan film festival of Asian and Arab cinema.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am I shall not do any more reality shows, says Debojit SahaTalented singer Debojit Saha has come to terms with being eliminated in STAR Plus...Source: India News | 13 Jul 2008 | 8:20 am Osian's Cinefan Film Festival kicks off - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:57 am My life is not a contest : Shahid Kapoor - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:47 am Mallika Sherawat is all set to play a snake woman - Khabrein.info
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Jul 2008 | 5:48 am Will Smith: the man with the Midas touchWill Smith is the most dependable actor in Hollywood right now. His latest hit 'Hancock' has topped the box office to give Smith his 12th No.1 film. He now has eight straight movies topping the $100-million mark. Smith is a true global superstar, but he had a humble beginning and his career arc is the stuff of dreams. Smith has conquered the music business, TV and now movies.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am Sanjay, Akshay escape underwater mishapBollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar and cameraman Peter Zuccarini narrowly escaped a mishap while filming an underwater sequence in the Bahamas for their forthcoming film 'Blue'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:31 am Aditya Narayan follows strict fitness regimeYoung singer and anchor Aditya Narayan, who is currently hosting Zee TV's music reality show 'Sa re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009', is working hard to remain physically fit.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:31 am Shankar Mahadevan's punctuality led him to empty setUnlike many others in tinsel town who walk in late for their shoots, music director and singer Shanker Mahadevan makes it a point to be punctual.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:31 am I shall not do any more reality shows, says Debojit SahaTalented singer Debojit Saha has come to terms with being eliminated in STAR Plus' toughly fought 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar' music reality show contest, but says he is a little sceptical of the voting system.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:31 am Priyanka meets up with modelling friends for 'Fashion'Working in Madhur Bhandarkar's forthcoming film 'Fashion' was a walk down memory lane for Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:30 am Anita's action packed move! - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:26 pm ‘Now I have a date for you, Ash’ - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:40 pm Ranvir Shorey in Mallika’s skirt! - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:40 pm Children of Midnight's Children - Business Standard
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:34 pm Mrinal bestowed with Osians lifetime achievement awardEminent filmmaker and pioneer of alternative cinema Mrinal Sen was on Friday felic...Source: India News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:09 pm 'Ramchand Pakistani' lauded for acting, script, direction'Very good', 'fantastic', 'great story line' and 'awesome acting' - that's how film buffs reacted after watching the Pakistani movie 'Ramchand Pakistani' at the 10th Osian's Film Festival of Asian and Arab cinema here Saturday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:30 pm Rajasekhara Reddy plays chief minister on screen tooAt a time when film stars in Andhra Pradesh are making a beeline for politics, Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy is working in a Telugu film.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:31 pm Mukhbiir will re-launch me: Sammir Dattani - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:34 pm "Jail will give a ringside view of Indian jails" - Madhur BhandarkarHis Fashion may still be at least 4 months away but Madhur Bhandarkar is not resting. While he is busy looking at wrapping up the last schedule of the Priyanka Chopra starrer, he has announced his next film Jail. Yet again, the filmmaker who recently won a National Award for the Best Director (Traffic Signal) is aiming for a realistic take in Jail that promises to be follow the hard hitting trend of Chandni Bar, Satta, Page 3 and Corporate. "Yes, Jail too is going to be a hard hitting affair while the film's narrative would be set as a thrilling drama," says Madhur Bhandarkar who has roped in Neil Nitin Mukesh as the main lead for the film." Why Neil? "I was quite impressed by Neil in Johnny Gaddar," exclaims Madhur, "His wasn't a conventional debut but still his performance spoke volumes. I knew then that he had to be a part of my film." On his end, Neil says, "It is a dream come true to be working with Madhur. I know that I am not a big star or a great actor but still Madhur has showed his trust and faith in me. Working with him, I am sure that he would extract a good performance out of me. I can't wait for the film's shooting to begin." A co-production of Percept Picture Company and Bhandarkar Entertainment, Jail, which is written by Manoj Tyagi (Writer - Page 3, Corporate, Satta and Apaharan, Director - Mumbai Salsa), would get on floors in the month of October and as per the plans, it's shooting would be through by November. The makers have already announced the release date as May 1, 2009. "By nature, I am a very restless person," smiles Madhur whose biggest film till date, Fashion, boasts of a huge star cast and mega Crore budget, "Fashion has it's own grandeur and scale that required the film to be shot over a period of time. However, Jail should be a quickie." From Fashion to Jail, isn't it quite some transition to be moving from the world of glitz and glamour to gritty locales? "That's the entire fun and challenging part," beams Bhandarkar whose Jail promises to be depicting the real scenarios about the happenings within and outside Indian jails, "Jail has been designed as a film which would give a ringside view of what happens in Indian jails. Typically, in Hindi films, a jail is shown as pretty glorified, but in case of my film that's not going to be the case. It is going to be realistic while keeping the entertainment quotient in mind." Over the years, it has been observed that Bhandarkar cinema bears resemblance to real life situations while characters too are straight out of life and can be identified with. Is that going to be the case in Jail too? "Absolutely," Bhandarkar is quick to respond here, "My main protagonist in the film, Parag Dixit (Neil Nitin Mukesh), comes across quite a few characters while being lodged in a jail. Audience would be able to identify with quite a few of them." In fact, as per rumors, the film also references the real life case of Mumbai based Alistair Periera who was recently sentenced for running over his car on laborers sleeping on the street. While the film has Neil Nitin Mukesh as the central protagonist, it would boast of en ensemble cast, something that is the hallmark of Bhandarkar films. "Yes, the film would have quite a few characters contributing to the plot. While Neil has been finalized, names of others would be announced soon. These would again be a bunch of talented versatile actors who promise a rock solid performance," comments Bhandarkar who has quite a few regulars like Upendra Limaye and Manoj Joshi on his rolls. What is Jail? Jail is a hard-hitting yet sensitive tale of an ordinary man Parag Dixit (played by Neil Mukesh) who finds himself inside the four walls of a prison due to a series of unfortunate events around him. The film is from his point of view and tells the stories of several other inmates. Some of these are under trials, convicts and also the cops who are in charge of maintaining order in the prison.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:10 pm 10th Osian starts, Mrinal, Lacaba bag Lifetime awards: The 10th edition of Osians Cinefan Film Festival 2008 was inaugurated by Delhi Ch...Source: India News | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:30 pm Live Chat: Nirav Mehta and Sugandha Garg on July 14 at 1600 hrs ISTIt happened with Chak De India and the impact was so large that no one in Bollywood thought that history would repeat itself, even if it does, not this soon! We are talking about the reel-life characters becoming larger than the real-life characters. In the recent hit (read 'SMASH-HIT) Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na, one need not think twice about the character names, as it's registered on every lips and mind by now. You heard it rightâ¦we are getting together two of the 'oh-cho- cuddly' and 'oh-so-cute' characters of the Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na gang. They are Nirav Mehta aka 'Jignes' Patel, we mean, Jignesh Patel and Sugandha Garg aka 'Shaleen', for an exclusive chat on Bollywood Hungama. So catch them live on July 14 at 1600 hrs IST on Celebrity Chat. Don't Miss it!!!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:12 pm Another actress walks out of Tamil film setYet another actress has walked out of a Tamil movie set with a slew of complaints.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:01 pm Bollywood Loves GoaWhenever one thinks of Kashmir, the first saying that comes to your mind is that of, 'If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.' But when anyone thinks of Goa, the first saying that comes to mind isâ¦actually nothing! One does not waste time in thinking of sayings and slogans. All that one does is 'Break-Free' from all the daily stress and humdrums. Ever wondered how the B-town celebs perceive Goa as? Well read on and feel refreshed! Esha Deol (actress): "Since I'm a total beach bum, Goa is one of the best spots India has to offer me. Lately however it's become too commercialized and not so safe. But I'll always have fond memories of my Goan holidays." Pooja Bedi (TV host, socialite) : "I go to Goa at least 3-4 times a year. I love the spirit of openness and the fact that I can frolic on the beaches in a bikini with my kids without being harassed. I love the water sports, the restaurants, and international feel." Sonu Sood (actor): "Yes Goa is my favourite holiday spot. I go there every year. I think it's the liveliest place in the world. Everyone is in the party mode. You forget all your worries. Also, after having shot two films there I can swear there can be no better place to shoot." Chitrangda Singh (actress): "Goa is the Indian Europe. Great energy and feel!" Raima Sen (actress): "I love Goa. I go at least 4 times a year. I love the seafood, beaches and shacks. I love the chilled-out life there. And the friendly vibes of the place. I can comfortably let my hair down." Minissha Lamba (actress): "Goa is among the most easily accessible holiday spots, and one of those places where the beaches are 'swimmable'." Arbaaz Khan (actor): "Goa is definitely my favourite holiday spot. It's chilled out, not much hustle-bustle⦠I love the place, people, food, and eating-places. Being close to Mumbai it's an ideal vacation spot." Tusshar Kapoor (actor): "I've only been to Goa for shootings. I love the place. The ambience is excellentâ¦I love the water and the warmth of the people. It's the ultimate place to go to get out of the rat race." Imtiaz Ali (director): "Hey Goa is big in my life. I go there very often, but still not as often as I'd like. I'd like to live the life of a hippy or a nomad on one of the beaches there. I'd like to just travel around the beaches and villages. Life is not possible for me without Goa. It takes the traffic and the noise out of my blood system." Rohit Roy (TV and film actor): "Goa has been my favourite Indian holiday destination from the time I was in college. My affair with Goa started as a fling and now it's a full-fledged romance. Earlier I'd go with a bunch of friends. But now it's become a hotspot for family holidays. My wife Manasi and baby girl Kiara are as much beach persons as I am! We go to Goa once or twice a year. I absolutely adore the place's chilled-out pace. It's a great destresser after Mumbai which leaves me breathless. I love Goan food, prawn curry, and rice being my favorite. Oh I love everything about Goa!" Arshad Warsi (actor): "I love Goa. The place slows me down. I go there as often as I can." Aryan Vaid (actor): "To be honest Goa isn't a favourite holiday spot. It's a beautiful place. But it doesn't do magic for me. Maybe because I live right across the beach in Mumbai. I prefer cool mountain places. Haven't been to Goa for two years. The drug scene in Goa is scary. I was once shooting in Goa and some locals misbehaved with our actresses." Sammir Dattani (actor): "Since I am total water person Goa is THE place for me. At least twice a year I take off with a bunch of friends. We never get out of the water." Amrita Arora (actress): "Though I like Goa my favourite holiday spot is London. I go at least twice a year. I love the vibe, the shopping and weather." Iqbal Khan (TV actor): "I've never been to Goa for a holiday. It's always been work. I think it's an over-hyped place. Besides I prefer hills to beaches." Niharika Singh (model, actress): "I like Goa. But it isn't my favourite holiday spot. Yes, I've been to Goa. But I'm not one of those who makes it a point to go there every year religiously. I love the seafood and flea markets in Goa." Priyanka (Nisha) Kothari (actress): "Ya Goa is cool. I like everything about it. Though I usually travel wherever my work takes me, I don't mind going to Goa just so." Tanushree Dutta (actress): "Goa is a favourite holiday spot. I manage to go twice a year. What I like best are the little shacks by the beaches and the old-world charm about the place." Malaika Arora (VJ, actress): "I don't think there's any better place to holiday than Goa. I love it! My husband Arbaaz and I always dreamt of owning a home there. And now our dream is coming true." Koena Mitra (actress): "Goa is one of my favourite holiday spots. You just can't get bored of Goa. I'm a beach girl and I love Goan seafood. I also love their music and their parties are high-energy. Winter is the right time to go to Goa."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm Anubhav Sinha gets interested in notorious poacher Sansar ChandDirector Anubhav Sinha has been trying to meet Sansar Chand, the notorious wildlife poacher arrested in 2005 and who's now in Ajmer Jail. Says Anubhav, "I've to meet Sansar Chand to understand the mind of a poacher, his relationship with wild animals specially tigers. My next film entitled Kajri which I'm writing and producing is about the relationship between a forest officer and a man-eating tigress with which he develops an enduring bonding." The relationship between a tiger and a forest officer is not what would be called ideal material for a film. But that's exactly what Anubhav Sinha has decided to film. "It's not as if I'm trying to be eco-friendly or making a film that would get me the approval of the green revolutionaries. It's an idea I've been fascinated with, for a long time. And I'm not making a film like Haathi Mere Saathi or Jaanwar Aur Insaan. Kajri will explore the whole complex relationship between Man and Nature. But to understand the relationship I need to get into the minds of people who have explored the life in the jungle first-hand." This where Sansar Chand comes in. "My film will have a character based on him. But I first need to meet him. I've been trying to do so for some time now. But so far in vain," signs off Anubhav.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Clooney is the star most people want to holiday with !Hollywood hunk George Clooney is the star people would most like to share a vacation with.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Jolie to deliver twins on Tuesday, reports reveal!Finally, Brangelina twins will soon be coming home, as actress Angelina Jolie would give birth to her babies on Tuesday. Jolie would deliver at the Lenval Hospital in Nice. Sources from the hospital have revealed that the actress will be induced on Tuesday.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Carla Bruni `hurt` by critics of new album !France`s first lady Carla Bruni admitted Friday she was "hurt" by frosty reactions to her new album by critics of her husband President Nicolas Sarkozy, as the much-hyped record hit stores across Europe.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Actress Evelyn Keyes dies at 91 in California!Evelyn Keyes, who played Scarlett O`Hara`s younger sister Suellen in "Gone With the Wind" and counted director John Huston and bandleader Artie Shaw among her famous husbands, has died. She was 91.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Juhi Chawla plays a crystal ball reader in `Kismat Konnection` !Bubbly actress Juhi Chawla will be seen portraying an inetrseting character, that of a crystal ball reader in Aziz Mirza`s `Kismat Konnection`. While everyone`s been talking about the sizzling on-screen and off-screen chemistry of the lead pair of the movie-Vidya and Shahid, Aziz can`t stop talking about Juhi`s character.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Amy Winehouse to stop singing in September !The troubles in Amy Winehouse`s life have taken such a toll on her that the Grammy award-winning singer will stop performing in early September, revealed her father.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Sandip Ray thinking of another sequel to `Goopy Gyne` !Forty years after Satyajit Ray`s musical fantasy `Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne` set a benchmark for children`s films in Bengali, his director-son Sandeep is mulling a proposal to reinvent the adventures of the two musician wizards in a contemporary backdrop.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm Carla Bruni's new recording goes on sale - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:42 pm Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor do item songRemember the infamous rivalry between Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor? Apparently, many aeons ago Kapoor had made some uncharitable remarks about Dutt's family, though now Kapoor completely denies.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:39 am Akki helps beauties find their inner selfIt's said that the most powerful word in the Universe is 'Om'. And seconding this is none other than Bollywood's very own Box-Office darling: Akshay 'Khiladi' Kumar. Akki is all set to prove that he is equally the darling of telly-land too, with his new show 'Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi' that ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:29 am "I embarrassed Shahid" - Vidya BalanClick above for more stills The term 'meteoric' and 'kismat' are often used to describe the career paths of film actors. It is usually inaccurate, ignoring a plethora of dodgy TV shows and unwatchable movies made while the subject gradually and painfully learns their craft. With Vidya Balan though, meteoric and kismat are absolutely on the nail. Within a mere three years of her feature debut Parineeta, she has now become one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood. More importantly perhaps, she is already one of the most compelling, convincing and adaptable actors around. In this exclusively long chat with Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel, Vidya recalls her past with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, her present with Aziz Mirza, her future with Shahid Kapur and of course, lots more about Kismat Konnection. Out of all the films, you've done so far, your funny role has never been portrayed in any films inspite of you being a part of few. Will Kismat Konnection change that? I see Kismat Konnection as a love story and not as a comedy. So for me, I think I still haven't got a chance to explore the funny side of me in the films I've done. But as a love story, I still think that it's different for me because it's a very light hearted film and not emotionally high on content. It's a very breezy, young and a vibrant love story and it's still different from what I've done so far. Kismat Konnection is a love story and not a comedy. You're just three years old in Bollywood and you've done - so far so good. Does it seem like thirty years? (Laughs) Definitely not. I still feel like a newcomer. I've got a good kismat of working with a lot of very experienced and well established people. But I am still wonder struck by a lot of things in the industry. So I still feel like a novice and I have a long way to go before I can feel that I've spent thirty years here. Your first three films were with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Anything on the cards with him in the near future? I'd love to because my first three films, as you mentioned, were with Vinod Chopra Productions and that in sense is like a home ground for me. I know that whenever Mr. Chopra thinks that he has something suitable for me, he'll call me. But there is no expectation from either side that I have to be a part of his every project. I know that when there is something for me, I will get that call. Vinod Chopra Productions in that sense is like a home ground for me. We've seen your scary side and a scary dance by Monjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. What surprise moves is in-store for us in Kismat Konnection? (Laughs) The first thing I told myself was that I have to forget that I am going to be dancing with Shahid Kapur because he is such a brilliant dancer. That took the pressure off me. You can't imagine matching steps with the likes of Shahid and Hrithik ever. But it was something new for me to do and I haven't danced like this before. I was actually enjoying myself. I'm hoping it's turned out well. We haven't seen Vidya Balan wearing too much of western outfits in films except Heyy Babyy. Is Vidya sexy or beautiful? Both. But as I recently quoted during my Filmfare July launch, sexiness lies in my eyes. The sexiest women have always had their sex appeal in the eyes. It does not matter what you're wearing or how much you are showing. Tell us something more about Kismat Konnection, which the audiences don't know. I don't know whether this is something that I've shared or not. But when I initially started with Kismat Konnection, it was a new unit for me like every film unit is. But normally what happens before you go abroad for a shoot, you generally do a short schedule in India and then you go off on a long schedule. But here we were directly thrown into Toronto for two month outdoor and I had no clue about how I was going to get along with the rest of the team. For me, it's very important that I get along well with everyone first. I love listening to music. I had my I-Pod plugged in, in-between shots because I wasn't sure how I would get along. And by second or third day, everyone had their I-Pods out and we started exchanging our I-Pods and sharing the music we were listening to. So music helped all of us bond on the sets. It was music that helped all the cast and crew to bond on the sets. So tell us your funny experience while taking the autograph of your favourite actor Shahid Kapur. (Laughs) You know Shahid is a slightly shy person. He is someone who keeps to himself a lot. He was sitting in one corner of the set. It was the first day of our shoot. We had a scene, which needed a certain familiarity between us. So we were just rehearsing it and I realized that in getting the scene right we first had to get a bit familiar with each other which would have eventually helped us in the long two month schedule. When I went to him and asked for his autograph, he was completely taken by surprise. I don't think anyone has done something like this to him before. He kept running away and saying that I was embarrassing him. Next, he went upto Aziz uncle. But I was relentless and I did not give up till he gave me his autograph. Trust me, I'm going to sell his autograph and make fortunes (laugh). Do you believe in Kismat or do you believe in hardwork? I believe that we are all given opportunities and we have to make the best out of them. But those opportunities are pre-destined. What we make of them then depends on us. Thus it's a combination of both. I believe that we are all given opportunities and we have to make the best out of them. But those opportunities are pre-destined So it's the combination of both which has brought you so far? Yes. To be at the right place at the right time was really pre-destined for me. I'm not playing a rank game here, but all the films you've done are with A-list stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, etc. Here, all of a sudden comes this vibrant and full of energy Shahid Kapur. Did you at all feel that you should back off because Shahid is a part of it? Primarily my decision to do or not to do a film depends on the story, my role, and the director. The only reason for me doing the film was Aziz Mirza because I always wanted to work with him. I believe in his kind of films. And besides that it had a Shahid Kapur who we've all known as a good actor. Every actor takes a certain amount of time to come into his own and Shahid is just doing that. Post Jab We Met, he has become quite a rock star from all that I've been hearing from everyone. I didn't think twice because it was Shahid Kapur. So if anything works out in the future with Shahid, I'd love to work with him again. 'Mauja hi Mauja' was one of the best numbers to come out in 2007. Now we've got 'Ai Pappi', a perfect hip-hop and happening number. 'Ai Pappi' is a very very cool song. It's a kind of song that you just groove to so easily which explains why it's on the top of the charts right now. Soon as we heard the song, all of us instantly loved it and believe it or not but I wasn't going to be a part of the song initially. In the song, Shahid actually talks about Kismat Konnection but when we heard the song, we realized that it was probably going to be such a popular song that they would be mad not to have a heroine in the song, which is why you will be seeing glimpses of me in the song. I was an addition to 'Ai Pappi'. After the choreographer heard it, he said that Vidya has to be a part of it. Thanks to Ahmed Khan that I am a part of it, even if it is a glimpse because everything counts. Doesn't it? Thanks to Ahmed Khan that I am a part of the song 'Ai Pappi', even if it is a glimpse because everything counts. In Bollywood, seven in every ten films are love stories. What makes Kismat Konnectionnot a clichéd one? I wouldn't say that Kismat Konnection is a different film. It's an honest Aziz Mirza film just like his previous films. Love stories will always be clichéd because they are about two people who are in love, there is a certain situation which they have to overcome to be together, etc. That's the structure of any love story and that of course is true of Kismat Konnection. What really makes any film different from another film is the treatment of the moments captured and Aziz Mirza's strength lies in these moments. He makes the real moments special. Even in our lives today we are so caught up with the bigger things that we often over look the small pleasures of life. That's the beauty of Kismat Konnection. We've also noticed that you are not one of those actors who go on a signing films left, right and centre. You are taking it easy. Is that a deliberate move? No, not really. I just have to connect with the work I am doing. So tomorrow, if I get four films, which I'm able to do, I'll go for it because as an actor I would want to work in as many films as I can. But it's just that I have to believe in the work I'm doing. If I am able to do that, I am happy to do even six films a year. I can't multi task though, so it has to be one after the other. And you know what...I am a greedy actor. All the films you've been a part of have won at least one award at major Bollywood award ceremonies. You've touched Kismat Konnection now. More awards to follow in 2009. Inshallah! If that has any bearing, I hope (laughs) it holds true with Kismat Konnection also. I believe that Kismat Konnection will bring with it its own kismat. I hope people like the film and beyond that, awards are just the perfect icing on the cake. Shahid and I share a great onscreen rapport but beyond that we just get along really well with each other and that is about it. We saw the first ever-blue ray disc of your film Heyy Babyy which came out a few months ago. Did you give any suggestions to Aziz Mirza to come out with one for his film as well? I think, releasing Kismat Konnection on a DVD is a far better idea than a blue ray disc because firstly it is very expensive to afford a blue ray and you need to have a HD TV with a blue ray player. Now a days, DVD's are far more accessible and everybody can afford them. So releasing the film on a DVD at this point of time is more economical. Some sections of the media say that you are sharing a special relationship with Shahid. Is this the real connection or the rumored connection? I think people are really using their imaginations in a wild way. But now I'm quite used to it. We share a great onscreen rapport but beyond that we just get along really well with each other and that is about it. If people want to read what they want to, they can. I'm here to build a career and not some relationship. Does that mean you'll let the people and the media know once you come out in the open with your relationship someday with someone? I'm not the kind of person who will scream from the roof tops. But I'm not someone who will keep a relationship obscure either because I think it is very important for one to be able to acknowledge the other person. I'm not the kind of person to hide any relationship. I don't feel the need to. If I were with someone, I would be celebrating it. Vidya means education. Anything the viewers will get educated by from the film. Primarily Kismat Konnection goes beyond a love story. It has an inherent message without being preachy; that in life, the best always comes to you and you are not always able to see that, which is why we keep saying - 'It's destiny'. Whether it's work or personal relationships, when certain things don't work out, it is sometimes for the best and maybe something better is in store for you. Only time can prove that. That's the small message that KK carries. The best always comes to you and you are not always able to see that, which is why we keep saying - 'It's destiny' Any message for your fans in London? London is a very special city for all us actors in Bollywood because the kind of warmth and love you receive from audiences in London is incomparable to any of the other NRI audiences. Please go and watch Kismat Konnection, as it will put a smile on your face. We heard that you guys are planning to do a premiere here in London? We were hoping to come to London during the time of release but for some reason it hasn't worked out. I'd love to come there but India has now become a huge market for promotions with reality shows, music shows, talent shows, etc. So commitments here will be our first priority.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:26 am "Ranvir and Mallika are simply mind blowing": Sachin KhotIf the slogan '99 Slaps and 1 Kiss' is reason not good enough to hold anybody's attention for the forthcoming 'Rom-Com' film Ugli Aur Pagli, then here's more. The film has got the likes of Mallika Sherawat pairing opposite the multi-talented Ranvir Shorie. And the one name that has to be ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am Live Chat: Aziz Mirza on July 15 at 1600 hrs ISTHe is one man who is very 'Aziz' to everyone in Bollywood! No prizes for guessing that we are indeed talking about Aziz Mirza, the name that's responsible forgiving Bollywood its today's superstars like Shahrukh Khan, Ashutosh Gowarikar to name a few. Who can forget Aziz's simple-yet-stunning films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Yes Boss, and Chalte Chalte that touched every human heart. As 'Kismat' would have it, the Bollywood's Golden Man is back with his latest offering Kismat Konnection, which stars the Gen-Next Superstars: Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan. And to enhance your 'Kismat' further, Bollywood Hungama has arranged a heart-to-heart live chat with Aziz Mirza on July 15 at 1600 hrs IST. Go ahead, and find out what Kismat Konnection is all about!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:45 am Michael Jackson's best or worst disguise yet?Michael Jackson did the weirdest thing that he has done so far where it comes hiding from public. His latest avatar was that of a sick person in a wheel chair with a surgical mask wearing pyjamas and a marine hat. While most publications claimed that the star was indeed sick ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:22 am
|
