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Atul Kulkarni plays Gobar in Dilli 6After playing substantial roles in films like #34Chandni Bar#34, #34Page3#3...Source: India News | 18 Jul 2008 | 4:04 pm "Jaane Tu⦠has been a ride back to college" - Genelia DsouzaThere is saying that 'A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around'. Who can know this better than the vivacious Genelia Dsouza, whose cute smile simply makes anyone go crouch on their knees. She is the same girl who has indeed taken the moviegoers by storm with her latest release Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na opposite Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan. Genelia is also the recipient of the prestigious Filmfare Award for the Best Actress for the Telugu film Bommarillu. She had a real blast on Bollywood Hungama's 'Celebrity Chat'. And for those who missed this fun, here are the excerpts: Genelia Dsouza: Hi Friends...This is Genelia here. Deba: hi gene how r u? Genelia Dsouza: Deba, i am doing well. NIRMA: hi, how r u? How was ur working exp with Imran Khan? Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, the exp was really fantastic. I felt like an absolute Jai and Aditi pairing (the name of our characters in the film) . Imran is sum1 who has no airs, extremely hard wrking and a pleasure 2 b cast opposite him! Fahiz: Hiya..Gene...Pappu Cant Dance is superb track, what is ur fav track in the movie? Genelia Dsouza: fahiz, mine is Aditi, without a doubt. NIRMA: i like ur name, what is the meaning of it? Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, its actually a combination of my Mom and da's name , that's Jeanette and Neil and my Mom wud always say that I wud always be there and unique . I just took that as a meaning for my name as well. NIRMA: i like ur name, what is the meaning of it? Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, its actually a combination of my Mom and da's name , that's Jeanette and Neil and my Mom wud always say that I wud always be there and unique . I just took that as a meaning for my name as well. NIRMA: I' m a big fan of urs, m too happy to chat with u! Genelia Dsouza: NIRMA, THANK U SO VERY MUCH. PLESAURE IS MINE AS WELL :-) NIRMA: r u comfortable working in Bollywood then south? How was ur experience at both the places? Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, its films that I enjoy the most and I had a gr8 time working in the south and I am so glad that the same holds for Bollywood too. Jack: Hi Genelia..... are you really there? Can't believe it Genelia Dsouza: Jack, Hellooo...It's definitely me! :-) NIRMA: u r one of the fittest actresses in tollywood, what is the secret behind it? Genelia Dsouza: NIrma, I guess that I am plain lucky coz'I hardly wrk out. But I was an athlete and I am guessing that it was all that I did then is holding for me now. Deba: so working with co star like Imran n Akshay ...whom u think is the best? Genelia Dsouza: Deba, I didn't find the need 2 compare them ever. And I dnt think thats its even fair too. Both have their own identities. And it was a blast working with both of them. Fahiz: Hya Genelia how are you? Any pranks were played on the set? Genelia Dsouza: fahiz, I really dnt remember any pranks as such on the sets. But jaane Tu has been a ride back in college. So, there were couples of laughs here and there, but nothing of a prank that comes to my mind as such. Jack: Hi i am Sushanth am from Tucson USA... i am dying to watch your movie. Genelia Dsouza: jack, thank u so much and do watch it. And post in yr feedback. Wat: hello there. Who is ur fav actress in Bollywood? Genelia Dsouza: wat, I've always liked Kajol and Madhuri Sid: hieeee. .....!! !..What are ur future projects'? Genelia Dsouza: Sid, I am doing a film with Harman called 'Its My Life' (tentatively named) . Pawan: hai hasini :-) . . How did u feel while doing Bommarillu . . ? Genelia Dsouza: Pawan, while doing Haasini , all that I felt was that I wanted her 2 b my role model for the rest of my life. Jack: Hi Haasini (Genelia) what made u sign this film? Genelia Dsouza: Hi jack, well... the initial excitement definitely came from the fact that I was being called from an Aamir Khan banner but eventually the real hero is the script. And that's what excited me the most. And, then Aamir Khan banner only seemed like I was in safe hands. Jack: Hi Haasini (Genelia) what made u sign this film? Genelia Dsouza: Hi jack, well... the initial excitement definitely came from the fact that I was being called from an Aamir Khan banner but eventually the real hero is the script. And that's what excited me the most. And, then Aamir Khan banner only seemed like I was in safe hands. NIRMA: how many languages do you speak? Genelia Dsouza: Tushar, not at all. It was just a matter of getting used to the language. But that's not difficult, if u put yr heart into it. NIRMA: what r ur expectations of the film? Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, as of now, I don't even want to get in2 the trap of expectations. But I am definitely anxious, curious and a little nervous. TUSHAR: HI GENELIA..what r ur qualifications? Genelia Dsouza: Tushar, I have done my Bachelors in Mgt Studies Vijay: what is ur role in Its My Life? Genelia Dsouza: Vijay, the characters name is Haasini, and she does exactly what her heart tells her. More abt her wud be known to u , once I start promoting it. vijay : what is ur role in Its My Life? Genelia Dsouza: Vijay, the characters name is Haasini, and she does exactly what her heart tells her. More abt her wud be known to u , once I start promoting it. Sid: hi...! ! ! !do u have siblings? Genelia Dsouza: Sid, I have a younger bro . Adi: hi Genelia...who is the director of the film? Genelia Dsouza: Adi, Anees Bazmi sir. Arunkv: hello Genelia ...who has given the music of Its My LIfe? Genelia Dsouza: Arunu, Shankar- Ehsaan- Loy are the music directors of Its My Life. Vijay: how is Abbas as a director? Genelia Dsouza: Vijay, he is fantastic. Abbas is a terrific story teller and an awesome actor and thus, without him, ever restricting his actors still get us to do exactly what he needs for each scene. Sahilt: Hello... I actually agree with the comment given by Indiafm on u...God cannot be everywhere, hence He created Mothers. Angels cannot be everywhere, hence He created Genelia Dsouza and i am so lucky that i m actually chatting with An angel..wish success ahead. Genelia Dsouza: sahil, thank u so very much. I really don't know if I justify the term Angel, but I am thrilled sum1 thinks that way! Thank u so very much :-) TUSHAR: is JTYN have any resembles with QSQT? Genelia Dsouza: Tushar, well,,,,,its a love story . So that in itself has to have sum resemblance, but the story has no parallel linked. Vijay: how is Abbas as a director? Genelia Dsouza: Vijay, he is fantastic. Abbas is a terrific story teller and an awesome actor and thus, without him, ever restricting his actors still get us to do exactly what he needs for each scene. TUSHAR: Is it true that u are dating Ritesh? Genelia Dsouza: Tushar, No! I am very much single. NIRMA: can u please please say something nice for me in Telugu (also plz translate it into Hindi), thanks Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, Nu munchy paapave...that means U r a good girl. I hope that u r a girl :-) London guy: hi Genelia... u look so gorgeous. i am sure you are the next star of Bollywood.. Genelia Dsouza: London, thank u so very much. Sahilt: Genelia... Where u had gone after Masti.... Genelia Dsouza: Sahit, well I was busy down south but I definitely didn't go anywhere. NIRMA: what is one big difference u noticed between Tollywood and Bollywood? Genelia Dsouza: Nirma, honestly, I am yet to see a difference between the 2 industries. But if u ask me abt similarities, I wud say that both have a fantastic working atmosphere as well as both are highly professional. Deba: what u think about Love Story 2050 which is also releasing on same day? Genelia Dsouza: deba, I am an actor, I dnt need to think anything other than my film's release. That's my excitement level Pawan: what transition have u observed over the years in ur career? Genelia Dsouza: Pawan, 1stly, coming from a zone were acting was never a career option and films was simply a past time. Today, acting seems like the only option and films seem like my entire life. Sahil: Ok, tell me frankly who do u think is the best Indra Kumar, Priyadarshan or Aamir Khan? Genelia Dsouza: sahil, well I just feel on top of the world and hope that i really live up2 that compliment. TUSHAR: is JTYN have any resembles with QSQT? Genelia Dsouza: Tushar, well,,,,,its a love story . So that in itself has to have sum resemblance, but the story has no parallel linked TUSHAR: Have u signed any film down south? Genelia Dsouza: Tushar, yaa..I wud keep my south industry going as well and i am completing a film in Telugu as well. Jack: I have watched all your movies. Bommarillu (more than 20 times) only cos of you and you look really great in Jaane Tu promo.. Genelia Dsouza: Jack, thank u so much. I am so glad that i cud convince sum1 to sit through my wrk :-). Jokes apart, thank a ton. Brijal: heyy Genelia ...what kind of music do u personally prefer? Genelia Dsouza: Brijal, I guess it differs with my mood. But I generally like music thats easy on me. Rahul: hi Genelia...ur style statement? Genelia Dsouza: rahul, I its very basic. Its jeans and a Tee most of the time. Genelia Dsouza: hey ppl...it was really nice chatting with u all. I thank Bollywood Hungama for having set this wonderful chat session. Do go and watch Jaane Tu and post yr comments on the Jaane Tu's website. It was a real pleasure chatting with u all and I am eagerly looking forward to yet another chat session with u all...very soon. Lots of ' love and luck, Genelia :-)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Jul 2008 | 2:01 pm Gajendra Singh bats for reality musical showsTelevision producer Gajendra Singh, who pioneered the concept of reality musical show...Source: India News | 18 Jul 2008 | 11:51 am Eros signs two-year minimum guarantee output deal with Hungama MobileEros Multimedia, the Indian arm of Eros International plc ("Eros"), the leading London-listed Indian media and entertainment company, has entered into a two-year minimum guarantee output deal with India's leading digital entertainment media company, Hungama Mobile, for the development, distribution and marketing of Eros's music content for download on mobile phones. Hungama Mobile will repurpose Eros content into desktop wallpapers, ringtones, games, song videos and other content that has appeal on the mobile format and monetise this content by distributing it to handset manufacturers such as Nokia and Motorola and mobile service providers such as Vodafone, Idea, BSNL, Airtel, Reliance, du, SingTel, Verizon, Rogers, T-Mobile and MTN. The deal covers content from some major forthcoming releases from the Eros roster, including the modern day Aladin starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Riteish Deshmukh, Toonpur Ka Super Hero, starring Ajay Devgan and Kajol, the much anticipated Kambakth Ishq with Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor, Salman Khan's Veer and Freeze starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu. A venture which is currently under production, featuring Deepika Padukone fame and Saif Ali Khan, will also fall under the auspices of the deal. According to a report by PwC, digital music in India grew by 33 per cent. in 2007 and it predicts that it will grow by 26 per cent. CAGR over the next five years to exceed Rs. 2.5 billion by 2012. Mobile music currently accounts for over 88 per cent. of the entire digital music market. This growth is being propelled by the increasing cell phone ownership in India which has already exceeded 230 million handsets and mobile operators are continually seeking the type of content intended by the Eros-Hungama deal, in order to drive up their ARPU (average revenue per user). Commenting on the deal, Kumar Ahuja, Senior Vice-President of Eros's New Media & International Sales said: "Hungama Mobile is an established player in the mobile content distribution space and we are confident of the quality content and innovative products that it will provide to consumers. Through this association, we are looking to maximize the mobile distribution potential from our premium content. The deal allows us to achieve full visibility of our mobile syndication revenues for the next two years from our film slate". Saleem Mobhani, Chief Operating Officer of Hungama Mobile said: "We have been working with Eros for many years as partners on our portal, www.bollywoodhungama.com and this association of exclusive mobile entertainment content for their future releases until 2010 only strengthens this association. Hungama Mobile is the only digital media company that has an established network across 30 countries and will scale to over 60 by the end of this year, giving immense value to studios and record labels for both promoting their films as also realizing revenues via the digital medium."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:42 am Kismat Konnection - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:31 am Ramu’s next flick is on the life and journey of Veerappan - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:31 am A new song added in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:27 am Kismat Konnection - ReviewSimple stories, told in the simplest manner, have been the hallmark of all Aziz Mirza films, right from Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman to Chalte Chalte. Kismat Konnection, the veteran's new outing, is no exception.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:19 am Contract - ReviewFirst Satya. Then Company. Later D. Ramgopal Varma ventures into the territory he's most comfortable in -- Underworld. Contract looks at terrorism, besides the inter-gang rivalry. But, unfortunately, what comes across is the usual vendetta fare with underworld as the wallpaper, presented with new faces.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:07 am Subhash K Jha speaks about KhelaThere's a spring in Rituparno Ghosh's gait. And no, heaven just cannot wait. Heaven is what the creative impulses urge out of the artiste. He could be an idol maker like Abhishek Bachchan in Ghosh's Antar Mahal. Or he could be a filmmaker, like Prosenjeet in Khela. Bearded, brooding, intense and idealistic Prosenjeet wants to make a film about little Buddha. And he wants only little Akashneel for the role. Akashneel, a delightfully shrewd calculating and clever observer of adult quirks, suggests the director 'keednap' him when his parents refuse permission to shoot. There begins a charming endearing journey into a world of creativity and manipulation. The little boy's tantrums brought to a close with never-ending bars of chocolate by the ever-patient dress designer (Raima Sen) will ring a bell in all those filmmakers who have shot with kids from Raj Kapoor in Boot Polish to Shekhar Kapoor in Masoom to Aamir Khan and Amole Gupte in Taare Zameen Par. Beautifully capturing inner and outer landscapes, cinematographer Aveek Mukherjee fuses his characters' lives with immense amounts of compassion and understanding of the landscape that nourishes them. Whether it is the rain-flooded streets of Kolkata or the green acres of a wilderness where the filmmaker-hero shoots his precious film or just a cosy middleclass Bengali homeâ¦Rituparno Ghosh's eye for physical and emotional detailing remains unerring. And the actors are a marvel of faultless casting. Not just little Akashneel whose tears and other manipulative efforts make him look more vulnerable than the character actually is. Raima Sen as the harassed emotional dress designer inhabiting locations that go far beyond the physical, is also in splendid form. What the film lacks is a more cohesive emotional resonance. You want to see a deeper relationship emerge from the film unit's splendid bonding with the boy whom they bring into the picture. The rapport between the sullen director and the precocious boy remains under-developed, probably deliberately so, to accentuate the larger picture of a film and how cinema swoops ordinary lives into its creative clasp. The tone is kept mellow and the bitterness behind the camera is never exposed beyond a point. There are sporadic flashbacks of the director-hero's breached marriage with a timid bespectacled woman who likes her life peaceful. That's where Manisha Koirala comes in. That's when you wish an austerity of expression was not a rule in this film about making a film with a little hero who has been sneaked into the immediate line of vision. Warm and original Khela isn't among the director's best works. But it has sweet and gentle tonal harmony guiding the plot .And you fall for it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am Bollywood newbie Ranbir Kapoor gets high scare - News Line 365
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:44 am Nayantara to debut in BollywoodAfter actresses Asin and Genelia, now it is actress Nayantara's turn to make her debut in Bollywood movies. Soon the actress is going to act in a Hindi movie under a big banner, according to the latest buzz rounds in the industry. Nayantara, the numero uno in Tamil and Telugu, is ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am Ilayaraja composes music for Mahatma's BhajansThe father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi's last Bhajan saw light on Wednesday after seventy long years it was written, in the abode of Lord Venkateshwara at Thirupathi Thirumala with the divine music of Maestro Ilayaraja.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am The first ever Film Music Awards of Tamil CinemaJayam Charitable Trust, an organization for the rehabilitation of AIDS affected Children, is being organised for a grand Film Music Award distribution event on 18 May.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am Gopika gets married Irish doctorPopular South Indian actress Gopika today got married to an Irish based doctor Ajilesh at the St. Mary's Church in Kothamangalam near Ernakulam. The marriage was solemnized by Metropolitan Abraham Mar Savarios.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:24 am Mallika Sherawat refuses to go on Salman's show - Apun Ka Choice
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:17 am Vadivelu becomes trouble makerOnce again actor Vadivelu is in trouble. The actor walked out of the sets during the shooting of a big budget movie that produced under big banner Vijaya Combines. It was happened at the sets of Padikkathavan. There was a combination scene for Vadivelu with the hero of the film Dhanush. ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:15 am Sallu Meets His Look Alike On ‘10 Ka Dum’ - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:12 am Actor MP Shankar no more - Newindpress
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 9:02 am Ileana to shake legs with RajiniFinally Ileana, the hot girl of Telugu Cinema, has nodded her head for a Tamil film officially. It is none other than the Superstar starrer Sultan-The Warrior. Directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth, the proud daughter of the top actor of the country, the film is the first of its kind animation feature ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:52 am Aamir uses his blog for goodFive days back, Aamir Khan on his blog had asked for his fans' opinion on whether he should incorporate an additional song, "Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai" in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Since the film's length was exceeding beyond what Aamir was expecting it to be, he had earlier ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:46 am "It is wild imagination of media!" - AsinAsin strongly denies the rumour that has been making the rounds in Kerala media that Asin is going to do an international ad campaign with actor Jackie Chan, to be shot in Japan. After attending Dasavatharam audio launch, Jackie Chan is the flavour of the season ever the South Indian Cinema. ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:43 am Amol Palekar returns to acting, teams up with Sharmila TagoreVeteran actor Amol Palekar, who has been busy directing Hindi and Marathi films, is returning to acting after seven years with a Marathi movie tentatively titled 'Saamantar'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:01 am Atul Kulkarni plays Gobar in 'Dilli 6'After playing substantial roles in films like 'Chandni Bar', 'Page' and 'Rang De Basanti', two time National Award winning actor Atul Kulkarni is to play a character named Gobar in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra's 'Dilli 6'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 8:00 am Bollywood stars set to kick off world tourTORONTO (Reuters Life!) - The A-list of Bollywood is on a mission -- to take the glitz and glamour of Indian cinema to the rest of the world.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 7:22 am Fifth Mirchi Kaan awards to laud originality tonight - RadioandMusic.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 7:10 am Ash, Abhi excited about Unforgettable - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 7:02 am 'Hijack' inspired by 'Die hard', says new directorAdman turned filmmaker Kunal Shivdasani, who is debuting as a director with action thriller 'Hijack', admits that his film is inspired by the famous Hollywood flick 'Die Hard'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 7:01 am Sathyam soft audio launch - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am Even my lost baggage makes news in India: Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan may have lost his clothes on a British Airways flight from London to Toronto, but he kept his shirt on at a press conference here to kick off the Unforgettable Tour. Amid peals of laughter, Big B said his loss of luggage had become big news in India.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 6:01 am Pakistani director wants to make typical Bollywood filmPakistani director Mehreen Jabbar, whose debut film 'Ramchand Pakistani' has been widely appreciated at the 10th Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival, says she will make a Bollywood film some day.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 3:30 am Farhan Akhtar impresses as a singer in 'Rock On'Film: 'Rock On'; Music Director: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy; Lyricist: Javed Akhtar: Singers: Farhan Akhtar, Dominique Cerejo, Caralisa Monteiro, Raman Mahadevan, Suraj Jagan; Rating: ****Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 3:30 am Kannada film industry takes fight against piracy to chief ministerKarnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has been urged to take concrete steps to check the rampant audio and video piracy in the Kannada film industry due to which filmmakers are losing millions of rupees every year.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 3:30 am Zubin Mehta fans, get set for some Mumbai magicZubin Mehta, the internationally acclaimed Los Angeles-based music conductor of Indian origin, will enthral his fans at a series of charity concerts here in October.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 2:00 am August will bring slaps, slurpy kisses for Ranvir ShoreyIt will be a double whammy for Ranvir Shorey Aug 1 when two of his films hit the screen. While in 'Ugly Aur Pagli', Mallika Sherawat slaps him endlessly, in 'Good Luck' the actor runs around smooching the whole world.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2008 | 2:00 am ‘Shahrukh is still a boy for me’- Aziz Mirza [Interview]Aziz Mirza is in no rush for making films or proving himself out. The director who has made very few films be it ‘Yes Boss’ , ‘Chalte Chalte’ ,’Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ and ‘Raju Bangaya Gentleman’ is very content with life and wants to enjoy it every single day. With ‘Kismat Konnection’ round the corner, here’s a transcript of a session with him.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Shahid At ‘Kismat Konnection’ Special Screening [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am King of Multiplexes in MumbaiForget multiplexes, soon a megaplex with 15 screens will become a reality in the entertainment capital of India- Mumbai.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Pooja Bhatt to remake Dil Hai ke Manta NahinIf a certain buzz in the B-Town is to be considered, the cute and baby faced girl who became the perfect screen partner for Aamir Khan in the block buster Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin released in 1991 is going to direct the remake of the film.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ First Look Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Adlabs Cinemas to build 15-screen multiplex in MumbaiAdlabs Cinemas, the movie exhibition arm of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG), has clinched a deal with a consortium to construct a 15-screen multiplex here, a top company official said Thursday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:30 pm FACTBOX: The Bachchans, Bollywood's first familyTORONTO (Reuters Life!) - Billed as the biggest live Bollywood performance outside of India, the Unforgettable Tour kicks off in Toronto on Friday before going to Trinidad, the United States and the UK.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:29 pm Live Chat: Hansika on July 19 at 1500 hrs ISTShakespeare once said "What's in a name?" Well, if he would have seen Hansika, then, probably, he would have rephrased the saying as 'Everything's in the name itself'. We are indeed talking about Hansika Motwani, the girl with the most saccharine-coated smile. Just a glance of her dew-drop eyes is reason good enough for even the toughest of the mountains to crumble in silence! Imagine the impact that she must be having on the mortals called 'Humans'! Having made her Bollywood debut with the smash hit Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Love Story, Hansika has been riding high, and she has all the right reasons to do so. A mere dekho of her forthcoming films is good enough to give many a top actress, oodles of sleepless nights. But you need not worry, as Bollywood Hungama brings to you this brittle angelic beauty for an exclusive chat session on Saturday, July 19, at 1500 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:20 pm Dhulia finalises the title of his next; Con Flick is re-titled as ShowmanWe had earlier reported about Tigmanshu Dhulia's next film has a working title Con Flick. Dhulia has now officially titled the film as Showman. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, lia confirmed this news today saying, âThe film is now titled Showman which stars Govinda, Rimi Sen, Vidya Malvade, and Celina Jaitley. The film is set in London, and has a very tricky plot. The audiences will not know till the last as to which of the heroines will get Govinda. We are leaving for London for a month long shooting schedule.â Showman, which has its music composed by Sajid- Wajid, also marks the return of two actors Kabir Bedi (who plays conman in the film) alongwith Harish (of Prem Qaidi, fame), who is making a comeback of sorts with this film. When asked about the status of his film Shagird, Dhulia said, âWe are through with the filmâs mixing. The film stars Nana Patekar, Mohit Ahlawat, Rimmi Sen, and Zakir Hussain (of Sarkar fame). The film is about a cop story set in Delhi with lots of twists and has Anurag Kashyap plays a gangster. This will be a songless film. Its background score is composed by Abhishek Ray, who had earlier composed for Haasil and who is also the music director of the Irrfan Khan starrer Pan Singh Tomar.â Dhulia will also start shooting for Pan Singh Tomar in October-November.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2008 | 4:56 pm Salman Khan meets his look alikeA mirror is an object of desire to many (read 'all'). But, if one were to think of the same on a philosophical level, then, it gets revealed that it's not the mirror, but, it's the mirror image that one is in love with! And can you imagine what will be your plight when you see your mirror image standing in front of you? Well, we are only asking you to imagine. But Bollywood's darling Salman Khan actually lived the experience of seeing his mirror image - live in flesh! This happened on the sets of TV's most popular game show these days - 'Dus Ka Dum'. Salman Khan met up with his look-alike on the show, who, in real life, happens to be a dancer. While dancing in the show, the look-alike was really surprised and shocked (to say the least) to see Salman sneak up from behind him and strike a similar pose! What happened after that was out of anybody's imagination. Even as Salman was talking to his look-alike, the young man walked away as he was totally confused on coming face-to-face with his idol! One can't blame the poor guy though, because after all, he was in front of THE Salman Khan! On seeing his look-alike walking away, the real Salman in his usual trademark humor shrugged and remarked "Salman Khan sure has attitude!". We simply second that, Sallu Mia!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Jul 2008 | 4:17 pm A new song added in Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane NaEveryone has been singing praises and talking about Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na. Over two weeks since its release, the film has gathered worldwide fame and adulation. Imran and Genelia have become stars overnight. Looking at the positive response from the audiences, Aamir Khan and Abbas Tyrewala have now given the audiences another reason to watch the film again. Few days back, Aamir had put up a debate on his blog, www.aamirkhan.com, asking his fans whether he should or should not add the female version of the track, 'Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai' sung by Runa picturised on Genelia Dsouza in the film. Apparently, Aamir and Abbas felt that the song should be deleted in order to match up with the pace of the film. Hence, it was not a part of the film when Jaane Tu⦠released on July 4. Now, since Aamir got feedback from a number of people that they missed this song in the film, he has decided to add it to the film. The female version of 'Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai' will now be added to the film from this Friday (July 18) and will run for a week. Moreover, depending upon the response they get for it, Aamir and Abbas will decide if the song should remain in the film or not. Now is that a good enough reason to watch the film again or what?Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2008 | 4:01 pm Aamir organises screening of TZP in Mumbai hospitalActor turned director, Aamir Khan, on Wednesday organised a special screening of h...Source: India News | 17 Jul 2008 | 3:37 pm Untold facts about Lata Mangeshkar revealed in a bookA new book on Lata is not only a compendium of all her songs but also chronicles so...Source: India News | 17 Jul 2008 | 3:36 pm Pankaj Udhas sings for Haldi Hasan in Maan Gaye Mughall-e-Azam"Each time Pankaj Udhas sings a song in a film it becomes a super hit. I wish the luck persists with my film as well," says writer-director of Maan Gaye Mughall-e-Azam, Sanjay Chhel. Pankaj Udhas, famous for the hugely popular 'Chithi Aayi Hai' (Naam), makes a comeback to playback singing for films after a gap of three years (his last film was Nigehbaan) with a sure shot hit track 'Ek To Sharaab Kam' in the Mallika Sherawat-Rahul Bose starrer "dark comedy". "Kay Kay Menon is playing a ghazal singer Haldi Hasan in the film and we felt it appropriate that his singing should have a ghazal singer rather than a normal singer," Chhel said. "This is the first time that Kay Kay is doing a full fledged comedy role," he added. 'Ek To Sharaab Kam' is an earthy song with tabla, harmonium and sarangi giving the feel of live playing. The number is meant to capture the hearts and minds of the interiors of the country especially up North and it succeeds for sure. Although it's not similar to the Venus Music mega hit 'Tum To There Pardesi' by Altaf Raja, but the impact is somewhat the same. Incidentally, the music of Maan Gaye Mughall-e-Azam will be released in Mumbai this Saturday, July 19.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2008 | 2:21 pm "I like the grey side of life rather than the beautiful side" - Apoorva LakhiaApoorva Lakhia is only four films old. For someone who started his career with a Bachchan and then making both Abhishek and Amitabh appear in his first three films is a revelation in itself. What's more, this bindaas director has again roped in Abhishek for a music video in his next release Mission Istaanbul. That makes it four in a row. But it is surprising to see how this man of guts has never gone above the roof. In better words - never been over confident. He continues to make films which he believes in, gets inspired by noir subjects and most importantly, gives a chance to talented new comers to work in his films. Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel gets hold of Apoorva Lakhia all the way from London as never heard before. Over to the man on a mission! There have been many films based on terrorism and good guys saving the world. What makes Mission Istaanbul different from the others? Firstly, my film is not about good guys saving anyone, and my film is not about terrorism. It's about my character who is living in a world which is surrounded by terrorism and when we started getting the idea, we figured out that the most common thing connecting most countries in the world right now is terrorism and not love and peace. My character is travelling through times where all the real life terrorism acts are taking place. For example, 9/11, the Madrid blast, the London bombings and the Mumbai train blasts. We've got real life footage too just like we had in Shootout. All this makes Mission Istaanbul very interesting and slightly realistic even though it's a fictional film. After Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, your lucky mascot now seems to be Vivek Oberoi. Why not cast any of the Bachchans in an action film like this? I had gone to Abhishek Bachchan with the script very initially at the first stage when I had come up with the idea of Mission Istaanbul. But he was very busy and did not have the dates and I didn't want to wait. And I had asked him about the script when we were shooting for Shootout during his sequence. It isn't about any lucky mascot. It's just that Vivek and my chemistry was pretty good in Shootout and he gave a fantastic performance. So what if Vivek has done action films in the past? He hasn't done anything like Mission Istaanbul. I've also seen that in India, somehow the combination also works yaar! It's Apoorva Lakhia and Vivek Oberoi after Shootout At Lokhandwala. I didn't have the star cast like I did for Shootout. So each decision was carefully made here. We really got into Vivek's look and so the advantage was that we had a lot of time while he grew his hair and made his physique, etc. But why go for a specific genre Apoorva, when you could have made a non violent film? This script was actually ready before Shootout. I made a conscious decision after Ek Ajnabee was released. I'll tell you in a bit. Ek Ajnabee was a very good film. It did a decent business in India but the Press just killed it by saying that it's a rip off and a remake of Man on Fire and did not give enough credit. So I decided never to make a remake again in my life. Even when Sanjay Gupta called me to work for his company, he offered me Four Brothers to remake which I refused to do. That's how Shootout came along. But in the Economic Times, I had read an article stating that what would happen to the world economy if Osama Bin Laden was dead? It was like living in Utopia where there is no terrorism. It's like a John Lennon's song 'Imagine'. I have a little book which I keep with me at all times where if I read something interesting from a mag or any newspaper, I cut it out and put in my book. Overall, to sum up your question, I am an action buff. After Ek Ajnabee, I decided never to make a remake again in my life When it comes to action, the overseas audiences prefer Hollywood films. For Mission Istaanbul, did you have a specific target audience? See bro, I knew from the very beginning that I am never going to give a blockbuster like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, etc in my life. I know that and my producers know that. My film will make about 300 to 320 prints compared to Yash Raj or a Karan Johar film which will come out with 1000 prints. I like the cinema I make and no disrespect to anybody else because they make good film too. I am only three films old and learning to be a good director. I like the grey side of life rather than the beautiful side of life. I want my characters to be dark and grey. I like the pace of my film to be relentless. So these are the things I like doing. If my target audience is like me, they'll go and watch Mission Istaanbul. I like the grey side of life rather than the beautiful side of life. I want my characters to be dark and grey We've seen Zayed Khan deliver just one big hit of his career in the form of Main Hoon Na. Why cast him? That's an interesting question. Firstly, I did not know Zayed at all. And what I needed in this film was a young guy who was willing to give me a hundred percent and would mature during the film. I first went to Zayed for a guest appearance which Suniel Shetty is doing now. So when I first met him he said, 'the script is fantastic and it's good of you to come and meet me'. He further added that he was at such a stage in life that he could not do guest appearances because he finally wanted to take life seriously. That was Zayed Khan for me - noble and honest. So when he said no and my dates with Bobby Deol didn't work out, I just saw that lets give Zayed a shot. One things sure bro, if Mission Istaanbul works or doesn't, this would be Zayed's best ever performance till date. Why don't we see a well known or an established female lead in any of your films? My films are very male dominated. If you look at the economics side of things, we do not necessarily need an established actress. If I get a big heroine, I'll have to pay her 2 to 3 crores which would not be worth it for an Apoorva Lakhia film. Mission Istaanbul is a film with smaller actors but I had to keep my budget in mind because the film was much bigger. Suniel Shetty has been kind enough to give 24 crores to spend on a Zayed-Viveik film which no other producer would do. Suniel Shetty has been kind enough to give 24 crores to spend on a Zayed-Viveik film which no other producer would do Tell me why Shreya Saran and debutant Shweta Bharadwaj? I selected Shreya Saran was because I wanted a very beautiful Indian face to have the Indianess in my film. When I began casting, Sivaji was released and I saw her in that. She was mind blowing. The second thing is that though she has done a couple of Hindi films in the recent past, Mission Istaanbul would almost be her debut in Hindi cinema. In South, she is a big star but in Mumbai, no one knows her. As far as the other girl, Shreya Bharadwaj was concerned, we needed a girl who would give us 45 days before the start of the film to train in action because she has a terrific action packed role and that we could not get it done from any well known actress because they were not willing to give us those crucial days. Let's talk about Mika Singh. You now seem to have found your Ganpat in Mission Istaanbul? Mika is a very good friend of mine. I got him onto Shootout and we recorded 'Ganpat' by fluke. The story of 'Ganpat' is that we were recording the song by Euphoria 'Hey Maa'. Mika was sitting in the next studio and within a few minutes he came up with this song, 'Ganpat', which we recorded right there. In Mission Istaanbul, he has done this song, 'Apun Ke Saath Jo Bhi Ladega, Sar Saale Ka Wahi Phutega'. It's not only an Apoorva - Mika combination coming together but also Vivek - Mika once more after Shootout. In India, the song is a big hit and we released it one week before Abhishek's 'Nobody like you'. You are also well known for launching new faces. Tell us a bit about the he-man Nikitin Dheer. I wanted to go out of the box this time around. I wanted a guy who could be the Rupert Murdoch, this media tycoon, but not play his age. Nikitin Dheer is like Rupert Murdoch's son. He owns this huge media empire called the Al-Johara news channel which is spread all over the world. He is Harvard educated, spoilt and over confident. He is six-four height, looks like an army tank and when he takes his shirt off, he can blow anyone apart. He can raise his leg over my feet and I am six feet tall. Now you tell me, how can I let this guy not act in my film? It was a little bit of a risk working with so many new comers. There was an article which was published in DNA which said that I am only three films old but have given a break to eight people. I have given a break to my background artist Amar Mohile, my editor in two films, my costume designer, my DOP and my actors. I started as an assistant and I like to trust everyone who works with me. 'Mission Mission' song and Abhishek's 'Nobody' song has been done by a 22 year old first time music director. His name is Chirantan Bhatt who is a little gujju kid. He used to come to my office everyday and tell me to listen to his music. I ignored him five times and when one day I was smoking outside, I made him and another guy Hamza sing. They blew my mind up dude! I went to his small house in Juhu where he lives with his mother. We jammed from 1 till 2 in the morning and came up with these two songs. So you know, you have to give such guys a chance and if it has worked for me, it'll definitely work for others. 'Mission Mission' song and Abhishek's 'Nobody' song has been done by a 22 year old first time music director, Chirantan Bhatt Does Mission Istaanbul give out any social message? There is no message given out in Mission Istaanbul. Even in Shootout, there is no message. It is left for the public after Dia Mirza's last monologue. The public should decide who is good and who is bad. I could have taken the police's side or the bad guy's side. Thus in Shootout, both of them were heroes and both of them were villains. In Mission Istaanbul, I've not said whether terrorism is good because I truly believe that someone's terror is someone else's war. I haven't educated myself to give a judgment whether it's good or bad. I'm too young to give a judgment. Did you ever come up with this idea that Mission Istaanbul could have been a film with no songs in it? Mission Istaanbul could have been there with no songs in it....but you have to realise once again that I am making a movie with Zayed Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Nikitin Dheer, Shabbir Ahluwalia and two new girls for which I am spending 24 crores. So I have to keep the songs because the revenue which comes to around 3 to 5 crores is very important to my producers. I would rather make a film without songs but sometimes you have to give and take. I am not Raj Kumar Santoshi or Ram Gopal Varma where I can tell someone 'Nahi chahiye yaar!'. Suniel Shetty explained me that if you have an action film which is not the hottest genre in the overseas market, but if you have an action film supported with good music, that is an advantage to you. Touchwood, it is working out the same way as Suniel described. My title song has been on the number one for almost two weeks and the romantic number is also doing well as it's on seven right now. We have seen your buddy Abhishek doing a guest appearance in Shootout and in Mission too he has done a special music video 'Nobody Like You' for you. So the baby is here, where's the daddy, Mr Bachchan senior? Mission Istaanbul is the only film of mine where we were trying to fit Amitji in some scene or the other but it didn't really work out. Abhishek is as good as Mr Bachchan. I've made a friend for life after Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost. Abhi's song is very good. He hasn't been dancing ever since he got married so it's another great thing yaar (laughs). Mission Istaanbul is an action packed film but are we going to see any special effects in it? You will see bits and pieces of computer graphics but there are no special effects in Mission Istaanbul. All the stunts are done by my actors, including jumping from a building on to a helicopter, then jumping down from the helicopter in the -20 degree temperature of December when the water was frozen, etc. When you see the film, you will see nothing but close up's of the actors doing it. Out of all the four babies (read 'films') you've directed, which one is your best? Obviously the baby whom I'm close to is Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, even though it tanked. But I have no regrets. After that, all my other films are close to me. But Mission Istaanbul is the only one which is making me nervous right now. I have never been so nervous in my life. And can you tell us the reason for your nervousness? Firstly, I don't want people to think that Shootout was a fluke. Secondly, I want to be established in the film industry as a serious filmmaker or someone who takes his job very seriously besides the way I look and my tattoos too. And thirdly, because I feel indebted to Suniel Shetty because he was the one person who stood up for me when the whole Sanjay Gupta thing happened. He has the confidence in me to tell me that this is the star cast we have, this is the budget you require, go and shoot it yaar, forget reducing there and here. I think this kind of a movie with such a star cast should have been made with Rs 17 crores. Suneil and Ekta Kapoor have surpassed that figure. So both have been a great support. I am also doing another film with them called Generation X which is worth 65 crores. It is going to kick off in July or August next year which we are shooting in China, Korea, Miami and Australia. I am also doing another film with them called Generation X which is worth 65 crores Why should one go and watch Mission Istaanbul? Because it is new age, modern, fast paced and a relentless thriller. Any message for your fans who loved Shootout and loved 'Ganpat'? I don't know if I have too many fans. But if there any, I'd say that as an honest director, personally I think Mission Istaanbul is better than Shootout At Lokhandwala.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:59 pm `Billie Jean` voted `Greatest Dance Record Of All Time`!Michael Jackson`s song `Billie Jean` has topped a list of the `Greatest Dance Record Of All Time`. The song, written by Jacko and co-produced by Quincy Jones, took top spot in the poll by BBC Radio 2.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm Smriti `Tulsi` Irani to move to Gujarat! !The most loved `bahu` of Indian TV, Smriti Irani is threatening to leave a her home city Mumbai and move to Gujarat, after the city`s municipal corporation demolished the sets of her home production `Mere Apne`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm Brosnan is 50+ male celeb Brit gays most want to date !Pierce Brosnan has topped a list of male celebs past the age of 50 that Britain`s single gay men would love to take out on a date.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm Jessica Alba poses with daughter Honor on cover of OK!!One reason Jessica Alba named her baby daughter Honor was that she felt her own was pretty bland. "I was always irritated that my name was Jessica," the 27-year-old actress tells OK! magazine.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm Deepika-Ranbir`s love reaches dizzying height!Lady Luck as well as Lady Love is smiling at the latest Bollywood sensation - Ranbir Kapoor. Lady Love Deepika Padukone is going out of her way to lend support to beau Ranbir. She is not only there by his side, during events and functions but also during tough situations in life.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm Britney Spears is working on new album, says label!Britney Spears is working on a new album, her label said on Wednesday, as the U.S. pop star seeks to rebound from a period of troubling behavior and hospital stints for psychiatric evaluations.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm Mohandas-A man Lost his own NationMohandas- A man lost his own nation is one of the Hindi films that provokes ques...Source: India News | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:29 am
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