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Karan Johar posts details about his upcoming films in his latest blog'Films and more films'; that is his new pledge. Keeping himself occupied, Karan Johar finally decides to let the cat out of the bag and reveals the five new films Dharma Productions is busy with. His latest blog, www.mynameiskaran.com has an update on the upcoming film projects from his production house. Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Priyanka Chopra starrer Dostana is all ready to hit the screens on November 14. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film's music is composed by Vishal-Shekhar, which would release on September 30. Karan is also producing a film, which is tentatively titled, Wake Up Sid! The film would be directed by 24-year-old Ayan Mukherji (Kajol and Rani's cousin). Karan informs that the film is a 'coming of age meets a slice of life' kind of film. The film has an unusual pair of Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma and would release in September 2009. Next up is Rensil D'Silva's (Rang De Basanti's famed screenplay writer) directorial debut film, which apparently is a thriller with global terrorism as its backdrop. The principal cast comprises of Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi. The film would be ready for release by the autumn in 2009. Karan's debut film, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which is being adapted into an animation film, titled Koochie Koochie Hota Hai would be Dharma Productions' first animation film. The film will be co-produced by Prana (a seasoned animation house). However, this animation film, which has a plot similar to K2H2, will be picturized on animals and the animal kingdom. The core love story is between three dogs, and the supporting cast has roosters, bears, pigs, cats, and many others from the barn. Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani essay the voices for 'Rocky', 'Angie', and 'Tina' respectively, (minor tweak on the original names). The potential release date is late summer of 2009. Last but not the least is My Name Is Khan, which goes on floors in November this year and would be shot at length in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, and Mumbai. The film is scheduled to release by end of next year. Karan adds that, "the film at heart is a love story. At the soul of it, it makes a social comment, and at the whole of it, it's a human triumph tale." Five films in the making, Karan Johar definitely has a lot going on. Keep it up KJo.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 4:03 pm Live Chat: Ravi Kishan on July 24 at 1500 hrs ISTIn an industry called 'Showbiz', where it's tough (read 'real tough') to make an identity for oneself, here is a man who has not just made a place but also a palace for himself....in the hearts of everyone alike! He is none other than Ravi Kishan, who has simply proved wrong the saying 'One can't be successful if sailing in two boats'. The reason being he has not just been successful in Bollywood but also enjoys supreme supremacy in the North India too! So much so that he is called as the 'Big R' of the North! In Bollywood, Ravi has to his credits some of the films like 1971, Aan, Tere Naam, Phir Hera Pheri to name a few. He also showed his emotional side in the famous reality show 'Big Boss'. Not just that, Ravi was also the host of the show 'Bathroom Singer'. But for now, Ravi will be seen in a pivotal role in Ganesh Acharya's Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, which is set to release this week. The good news is that Ravi Kishan will be live on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat to have an exclusive one-on-one with all of you only on Thursday, July 24, at 1500 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:38 pm Walt Disney buys the Home Video rights of TZP for the overseas marketTaare Zameen Par is without a doubt, one of the best films to come out from Bollywood. A film put together by creative geniuses was bound to touch millions of hearts. After coming off theatres, audiences were eagerly awaiting the film's DVD release. Finally, TZP has come out on DVD now. An interesting fact however is that Walt Disney has bought overseas home video rights of the film. TZP is the first Indian film bought by Walt Disney for the home video distribution in the US, UK, Canada and Australian market. TZP, the film, which dealt with the life of dyslexic child, was not only appreciated in India but also overseas. Walt Disney has always been associated with children's films and that might be the chief reason behind the whole deal. Aamir Khan surely must be on the seventh heaven. The film's DVD has a special commentary by Aamir Khan on the making of the film, behind scenes and also copies of the paintings done by Darsheel and Aamir in the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm Kabootar fetches Govind Namdeo best actor awardAnubhav Sinha has seen a great kick-start for his film Kabootar which was premiered last week in the competition category at Osian's Cine Fan, New Delhi. If a stunned audience response followed by a standing ovation was not good enough for his production which has debutant Maqbool Khan at the helm of direction, Kabootar now has another feather up its sleeves. It has won Govind Namdeo, one of the key protagonists from the film, an award for the Best Actor. No wonder Anubhav Sinha and Maqbool Khan are exhilarated with the response their film has got and are now geared up to travel with the film across the globe in numerous other film festivals. Says Anubhav Sinha who is quite happy with the way his film has been received by media as well as audience, "Kabootar is my first production while for Maqbool Khan too, this is his first film where he has gone independent as a director. He has been with me for last so many years but taking complete responsibility as a director is a different experience altogether. Same holds good for me as a producer and together, for both of us, it was breaching into a completely new territory." Talking fondly about Kabootar and Maqbool, Anubhav goes on to add, "I was sitting with the audience when Kabootar was being screened and felt extremely proud about the film as well as Maqbool when I saw the response of the audience and the world filmmaker's community. There were quite a few national and international directors who saw the film and gave their Thumbs Up to the film." One could witness the crowd reaction being quite exemplary. "It was an emotionally charged atmosphere. The audience gave us a standing ovation. Some were crying and some were almost on the verge of breaking down (the film has a tragic ending where none of the protagonists survive and meet with a brutal end). No one left the auditorium for as long as 40 minutes and the Q&A session which followed enjoyed a very good participation", continues Anubhav who has come a long way since his ill fated Cash. Talking more about the 'unprecedented' response that the film has received at the festival, Anubhav informs, "Abofazl Jalili, noted Iranian filmmaker who was also on the jury, mentioned thrice on the stage that Kabootar was his favorite. Coming from a filmmaker of his stature, this was a huge compliment. Overall, it has been a highly satisfying and encouraging time for me." An award being bestowed upon the movie may have come as an icing on the cake. "Pretty much so", says Anubhav who is glad that Govind Namdeo played the important part of Bhadauria, a Mafioso from the small town Dhaulpur (Rajasthan) where the film is set, "It is a great high to have a newcomer direct a gritty film like Kabootar and an actor win an award for that as well. Now I look forward to what next is in store for all of us as we travel internationally with the film." Debutant Maqbool Khan continues to be his humble self even as he tries to conceal his excitement over the response that his first film has got and says in a sober tone, "Govindji (Namdeo) has been a huge contributor to Kabootar. His study of the graph which the character follows was so impeccable. On behalf of the team of Kabootar, I can't congratulate him enough for the award he has won." Was he really counting on awards while making Kabootar? "Not at all", Maqbool is quick to respond, "The film wasn't really made for a festival circuit and it is only incidental that we got an opportunity to bring it at Osian's. There have been quite a few highs I have experienced at the event. Of course, Govindji winning an award is special since it is my debut film." Talking about the commercial aspects of the film, Maqbool comments, "What really worked for me in a big way was the audience response to the film. There were laughs and silences at just the right spots (the way I had envisioned) while the way crowds reacted to the film was just akin to what one witnesses in a hardcore commercial film. Kabootar was always meant to be a commercial film for the masses and looking at the way audience has warmed up to the film, I am now keeping my fingers crossed for it's theatrical release." Commercial release for Kabootar is however still a few months away as an early 2009 release timing is being planned for this film which mainly stars youngsters like Ankur Khanna, Harsh Lunia, Vishal Thakkar and Nikhil Yadav.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:38 pm Cyrus smitten by sexy Martin, desires to be the next Mrs Martin!!Singer Miley Cyrus seems to have lost out her heart to the much married `Coldplay` lead singer, Chris Martin.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Star-wives refuse to take sides in the Salman-SRK saga !Just when you thought that the three Khan`s had finally put all the differences to rest and were indeed a happy gang as they have always stated to be, the famous Salman-SRK brawl at Kat`s party has once again left tongues wagging and mouths open.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Akshay out to settle scores with Rani, refuses film !He is the current reigning king of Bollywood and it`s going to take much more than just big banners for Akshay Kumar to give his nod to film projects as the actor is bent upon settling the scores with all his foes.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Christian Bale accused of assaulting mom and sister !The `Dark Knight` star Christian Bale is to be questioned by the police after being accused by his mother and sister of assault.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Miley Cyrus overshadows `Hannah` with new album!Hannah Montana may be the most potent phenomenon in Hollywood right now — bigger than Batman, bigger than Brangelina. Yet these days, the girl who truly fascinates is not Hannah, but Miley Cyrus.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Reprising Scully character was `odd`: Gillian Anderson!Gillian Anderson says getting back into Dana Scully`s character for "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" was harder than she expected.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Carla Bruni defends posing nude !Carla Bruni, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has defended posing nude and claimed that talks about her 30 lovers were poetic licence - in fact she has only had around 15.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Saif gets set to look sexier, pumps up muscles !After his lady-love Kareena Kapoor shrunk down to size zero giving her career a new boost, beau Saif Ali Khan has decided to follow in Bebo`s league and he is all up an pumping some weights to get his muscles back in shape.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Stress taking its toll on Madonna`s health, work !The stress of the past month is taking its toll on Queen of pop Madonna. So much so, it`s now starting to affect not only her health, but also her work.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm Sinha should have got Dada Saheb Phalke long ago, says film industryEminent director Tapan Sinha, who has been selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, should have got the honour years ago, says the film fraternity here.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:31 pm Rajini's Kuselan is in troubleOnce again Rajini's film is facing trouble in Karnataka. The Pro Kannada activist group Kannada Rakshana Vedhike (KRV) is determined to block the release of Kuselan scheduled on July 31st in the state. Because of this protest, if Kuselan failed to hit the screens as per schedule, the distributors of Kuselan ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:58 am Midget Ajay Kumar features in silent Kannada filmAjay Kumar, who figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the shortest actor, will be seen in a silent Kannada film titled 'Mirror' about the relationship between a mother and her midget son.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:33 am Tapan Sinha selected for Dada Saheb Phalke awardFor the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006, eminent film director Tapan Sin...Source: India News | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:28 am The Unforgettable Tour - Day 1 - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:27 am "I had great fun shooting for Money Hai..." - Sophie ChoudryDownload image as wallpaper Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, the comedy releasing this week, has a surprise element in the form of Sophie Chodhry. Though this Ganesh Acharya directed film has Celina Jaitley and Hansika as the leading ladies with Esha Deol in a special song and dance appearance, Sophie too has been added to the star cast so as to up the glam quotient of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. Confirms multifaceted Sophie who has been active on number of fronts like music videos, VJ, host and of course acting, "Makers of the film had requested that I be a part of the film. I couldn't say no since there are quite a few reputed names involved. I consented to play a part where I will be sharing screen space with Govinda." How was it working for the film? It must have been a picnic considering Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is an out and out comedy with ample fun moments. Also, she wasn't quite required to don the responsibility of being one of the leads. "It indeed was great fun and I got a chance to interact with lot of interesting people on the sets of the film", reveals Sophie, "I went to shoot in Mauritius and it indeed was holds-no-bar fun out there. Even though it was a short stint, I came back with fond memories." What else is happening beyond Money Hai Toh Honey Hai? "Currently, all my energies are focused on Daddy Cool. It is one 'dhamaal' film which I am doing with Indra Kumar. In fact this week itself, I would be shooting for a fantastic number. The film also stars Sunil Shetty, Aashish Chaudhary, Aarti Chhabria and Tulip Joshi", says Sophie excitedly. Talking about her upcoming films, Sophie goes on to add, "Of course there is Alibaug about which I am hugely excited since the time I started shooting for it. Freeze is progressing well too. Overall, I am happy with the way things are looking up for me. Every year has played a good role in my progression as an actor and with the bunch of films I have in hands, it is only going to get better in months to come."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:23 am The Unforgettable Tour - Day 2The Bachchans' Unforgettable tour kicked off in grand style in Toronto last week. After a spectacular show in Toronto, the next destination for the 'Unforgettable' gang was Trinidad. The Unforgettable Stars comprising of the Bachchan trio, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh and Vishal Shekhar were warm-heartedly greeted by a jam-packed audience ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:17 am Unforgettable Diary: Day 2 - Bachchans play Calypso beats in TrinidadClick above for more stills From Toronto, the magic moved on to Trinidad where eager fans were waiting to catch a glimpse of the Bachchan family. Incidentally, Amitabh Bachchan isn't entirely unfamiliar with the place since he had visited Trinidad a couple of decades back. - Even as the 'Unforgettable' team was packing bags from Toronto, news reached that Trinidad was a sell out already. However, while pre-event celebrations were on, there was some 'gham' in store as the flight was delayed from Toronto to Miami; the stopover for Trinidad. As the team cooled its heels for a good 3-4 hours, all it did was crash on bed once the entourage reached Trinidad after a cumulative 14 hours of exhausting traveling. - While 'dead tired' was the best way to describe the state of stars (well, even stars have their off-moments), sparkles came in the form of countless fans who were patiently waiting at the airport and even the hotel lobby. Not quite surprising even as the stars set their feet on ground well into mid night. - As is a known fact, a good part of Trinidadian population belongs to Indian origin. However, not many know how to speak Hindi. Even then, when it came to popular Bollywood songs, they could well be heard reciting them. Not just that, on reception, to everyone's pleasant surprise, there were two huge plasma screens playing popular Hindi songs. - While it was hardly a surprise to see Amitabh Bachchan being a known name in Trinidad, what brought a smile on Abhishek Bachchan's face was to see huge hoardings of him endorsing Motorola cell phones. Last one heard, he was grinning from ear to ear with his global popularity. - Shock shock! Just when it seemed that everything was going just perfect, news reached that a couple of key people from the core technical team were stuck in Puerto Rico, an alternate stopover for those who were not coming through Miami. It became a little hectic for the organizers as they made frantic arrangements for the engineers to be brought down from Puerto Rico to Trinidad through a chartered flight. - Even in the face of adversities, Vishal urged organizers not to worry and assured them that things would fall in place in spite of technical glitches. With 15 years experience of live performances behind him, he believed that whenever there was a bigger 'panga', an event always turned out to be even more outstanding - Hours before the lights went on for the show, audiences were witnessed standing in long queues while waiting impatiently for the gates to open for Queens Park Oval, a cricket stadium in Trinidad. - From a packed audience in Toronto to a 12000 strong crowd in Trinidad, it was an unbelievable experience for everyone involved. The sets and lighting may not necessarily be equated to the ones witnessed in Toronto but the atmosphere was simply eclectic. No wonder, the moment show kicked off, it was hysteria all over. - Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh were in their elements all over again as they got together into the 'Bluffmaster' act for the umpteenth time. However, no one seemed to be minding that at all as mad frenzy overpowered everyone and everything else which was happening all over. - What surprised Vishal and Shekhar was the impromptu jam that Abhishek and Riteish got themselves into even as the composers were aiming to do something different with a Gujarati song in play. Abhishek took the mike away from them and got into his own act which got the house down. A folk number with a fusion feel to it, it turned out to be one performance worth to be remembered as the audience were seen jumping on their chairs. - The moment Amitabh Bachchan decided to take charge, there wasn't anything audible at all for full two minutes! Big B had been to the place before in the 80s and hence the connection was pretty much apparent. Confessing that Trinidad was like a home town for him, he amazed everyone with a calypso jam. Highlight of the event was Mr. Bachchan - the composer - as he took charge of instructing the men behind guitar, keyboard and other key instruments. Result was a calypso jam which reminded audience of 'Jumma Chumma' [Hum]. - Talking of 'Jumma Chumma', in a well laid out tribute sequence to the Big B, along with Abhishek and Ash, Ritiesh and Preity too joined the fun and did their own jig on the superhit chartbuster from the 90s. Apart from 'Jumma Chumma', the song which took the cake was 'Saara Zamaana' [Yaarana] which had Amitabh Bachchan arriving in ever-so-famous bulb costume. Soon he was joined by all other youngsters as well with the best part about the performance being each of them wearing similar costumes. The lights truly shone in Trinidad that evening! - Grand finale came in the form of 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom' sequence which involved 'naach gaana' from all the stars including Vishal and Shekhar. Between them, they captured all ends of the stage and started jumping around throughout its length and breadth to cover as much audience amongst themselves as possible. From here, 'The Unforgettable Tour' moves to LA. Since the show is scheduled for 26th July, it gives a 3 days break for everyone to chill out!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:17 am Tapan Sinha to get Phalke award - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:04 am Rajini's Kuselan is in trouble - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am Muthulakshmi to co-produce with RGV - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am Kismet Konnection minting money overseas - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:51 am The Unforgettable Tour - Day 1The much hyped 'The Unforgettable Tour' is currently on and we would be giving a day by day account of all the fun and happenings.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:38 am Disney to launch 'Tare Zameen Par' DVD in US - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:29 am Batmobile steals show at The Dark Knight's European premiere - Times Online
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:16 am Rock On Music ReviewsLet's directly get to the point. Mid-way through Rock On!!, you end up rubbing your eyes (and also your ears) in disbelief. And by the time one is through the 9 song ordeal of Rock On!!, you start wondering whether it indeed had Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy at their spirited best when they ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:13 am Akshay's gesture: Flies to Toronto from LA for a day just for the BachchansAkshay Kumar's life has become a crazy blur of activities. He has been shooting non-stop in LA for Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakth Ishq. He shot with Sylvester Stallone last week and then flew for a day on Friday to Toronto to be part of the Bachchans' first 'Unforgettable' concert. The concert on Friday night went off spectacularly. On Sunday he was back in LA shooting for Kambakth Ishq. Says a source, "Since it's a stuntman's role Akshay has been given to do some of the most complicated stunts of his career. And there's no question of using body doubles. Akshay has decided to do all the stunts himself. How can he play a body double and get a body double to do the action scenes? Akshay wouldn't allow it although the producer Sajid Nadiadwala thought some stunts were way too dangerous. Out there at Universal Studios, all Hollywood actors are insured against dangerous stunts." As though going black and blue with the breathtaking stunts wasn't enough, Akshay was also moonlighting in LA doing dance rehearsals for the Bachchan's 'Unforgettable' tour. Speaking from LA, Akshay said, "I joined the Bachchans for the first of their 'Unforgettable' concerts on Friday night (July 18) in Toronto. With the shooting and the rehearsals, I didn't know whether I was coming or going." This is the only concert in the Bachchans' 'Unforgettable' tour that Akshay participated in. "There's no time for me to cram in any more activity," says Akshay who's currently stationed in LA with his wife and son, "far away from the maddening gossip and idle talk in Mumbai. I'm not bothered with what they're saying about me at home. And I'm happy that way." More happiness spilled out when Akshay shot with Sylvester Stallone. Says a source very close to Akhay,"He had no time at all for the concert. But he's doing this for the love of the Bachchans. Akshay really respects the Bachchans. And Abhishek is one of his favourite co-stars. When Abhishek was still struggling, Akshay has predicted he'd be a star. Akshay really believed in Abhishek. When he was offered the concerts with the Bachchans, he accepted one performance as a token gesture and that too in Toronto which is like a second home to Akshay." Adds Akshay, "Amitji is the most respected actor in our country. I'd do anything he asks me to. I wanted to do the concert in Toronto and I'm glad it went well."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:09 am Gopika ties the final knotActress Gopika married Dr. Ajilesh on July 17, 2008. Earlier, they were betrothed on July 13, 2008 at a grand function held at Joyce Palace Hotel.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:07 am Naan Kadavul in trouble - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:01 am Kuselan countdown starts in the USThough the project has started like a low budgeted quickie venture, the actor who played the lead role made it as a magnum opus of the year. Yes, he is none other than the one and only Superstar of the country Rajinikanth.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 9:57 am 'This show is all about crossing hurdles together' - Shweta Tiwari - India-Forums.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 9:36 am Shilpa and Shamitha to test their fortune in TamilAfter Mallika Sherawat's dubbing movie Mallika Kamini, it is Shilpa Shetty's turn to rock the South viewers. She will grace the Tamil screens with her sister Shamita Shetty soon with a movie titled Kama Sathileelavathy. This is the dubbed version of her Hindi movie Fareb.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 9:11 am Muthulakshmi to co-produce with RGVBollywood director Ram Gopal Varma announced Muthulakshmi, wife of late Sandalwood Brigand Veerappan as the co-producer of his forthcoming movie on Veerappan. A couple of weeks ago, Muthulakshmi had signed an agreement on this and the director also accepted to give the credit of the film's story to her.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 8:51 am Connecting film with other art forms - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 8:50 am Nayan's self stripping in VilluHot south Indian actress Nayantara is becoming hottest in her forthcoming Vijay starrer film Villu. Recently, director Prabhu Deva shot a song with Nayantara - Vijay for the film in Adhirapalli waterfalls near Chalakudi, Kerala. Originally, there was no such song sequence in the script but after seeing the glamorous pictures ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 8:42 am Blog: Does Kareena have any right to gloat?It was recently reported in the news that Kareena Kapoor publicly announced that she was glad that LoveStory 2050 didn't do so well and was almost gloating. The reason being that she had in fact first been offered Priyanka Chopra's role in the movie, but wasn't too keen on the script and so had asked Mr Baweja to make a few minor changes but he stood his ground like a true director. Anyway as we know the audience is pretty much divided with the movie, while some have suggested that the special effects and the efforts of the newcomer Harman Baweja are almost marvellous, others have resorted to saying that there are more special effects than substance in the movie. But if truth be told then does Kareena have any right to be so smug? As far as I and I'm sure many others remember Tashan was a complete dud at the box office and in my opinion was even worse. The Yash Raj camp have a lot of recovery after the release of that one. Though Kareena did look fab in the movie - so did Priyanka in LoveStory 2050. So far the score is settled. Lets see who churns out the next hit thenâ¦â¦.. Blog can be accessed at http://bollywoodhungama.com/userblogs/filmi_kudi/2008/7/19/does-kareena-have-any-right-to-gloat-at-the-failure-of-lovestory-2050/ If you have an interesting Bollywood blog to share, do email us Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein or statements made in the above column are solely those of the blogger, and do not necessarily reflect the views of IndiaFM. IndiaFM accepts no legal liability or responsibility for any claims made or opinions expressed herein.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:37 am Akki and Vipul are friends foreverNow that Vipul Shah is starting LONDON DREAMS with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, does it mean that his relations with Akshay Kumar have turned sour? After all, Akki and Vipul have had a glorious association [AANKHEN, WAQT, NAMASTEY LONDON, SINGH IS KINNG] and Akki must've felt sad that one of his fav directors has opted for different names for his new venture. "Akki is not the type to crib," Vipul Shah sets the record straight, "I even narrated the script of LONDON DREAMS to Akki and he has been very gracious. So much so that he said that he would be there if I ever needed him. He even said that since the script is so good, I better ensure that our next film together would've a better script than LONDON DREAMS."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:30 am "No postponement" - Rumi JafryGOD TUSSI GREAT HO is arriving on August 15 and that's final! But why are we repeating this fact? Because, a section of the trade still believes that the film won't make it on the scheduled date. Reason? Rumour mills insist that a small portion of Salman's shoot is still pending. "People love to indulge in loose talk, but there's no truth to it. No shooting is pending, not even an hour's work. We're definitely arriving on August 15 there's no doubting that," Rumi Jafry clarifies, "We're in the thick of post-production and in fact, will be ready with the final print much before the deadline." Rumour mills, please note!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:26 am Bebo settles her score with PriyankaIt was recently reported in the news that Kareena Kapoor publicly announced that she was glad that Love Story 2050 didn't do so well and was almost gloating. The reason being that she had in fact first been offered Priyanka Chopra's role in the movie, but wasn't too keen on ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:20 am Apoorva Lakhia's next is 'Generation X'With MISSION ISTAANBUL slated for release this Friday, its producers - Popcorn [Suniel Shetty] and Balaji [Ekta Kapoor] - have decided to repeat director Apoorva Lakhia for their next venture. While MISSION ISTAANBUL explores the issue of global terrorism, their next venture, called GENERATION X, will be an action-comedy. "This one's a 7-hero film," Apoorva enlightens me. So far, the makers have finalized only four names - Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Zayed Khan and Tusshar Kapoor. "I would love to work with Shabir Ahluwalia and Nikitin Dheer [they enact key roles in MISSION ISTAANBUL]. Plus, we will cast the winner of the reality show 'Bollywood Ka Ticket' in one of the leads," Apu adds. Apu is yet to zero in on three leading ladies [under finalization]. GENERATION X begins filming next year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:17 am Rahul-Mallika on kissing spree in 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam'Rahul Bose is at it again. Even before we could get over his smooching spree with Mallika Sherawat in 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', he's back at it in 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Jul 2008 | 4:30 am Aparna Sen teams up with her real-life parner in 'Antaheen'Well-known Bengali filmmaker Aparna Sen teams up with her real life husband Kalyan Ray, a professor in the United States, in Annirudh Roy-Chowdhary's second directorial venture 'Antaheen'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:18 am Deepa Mehta set to adapt 'Reading Lolita In Tehran'Moving dramatically away from the Indianness of her last two films - Oscar-nominated 'Water' and the ready-for-release 'Heaven On Earth', Canada-based Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta now moves into the veiled society of Tehran. She is making a film on Iranian author and professor Azar Nafisi's bestseller 'Reading Lolita In Tehran'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:12 am Tapan Sinha selected for Dada Saheb Phalke awardEminent film director Tapan Sinha has been selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Jul 2008 | 1:32 am Bhatts making Indian version of The OmenFilmmaker Mukesh Bhatt says that his next film #34Raaz - The Mystery Continues#34...Source: India News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:17 am Mallika & Ranvir Shorey At 94.3 Radio One FM [Gallery]Radio One has announced a week long Speed Dating contest with an event titled Radio Ones Dating Fataafat held at Mumbais Uber Hip restaurant Vie Lounge. Mallika Sherawat and Ranvir Shorey stars of soon to be released movie Ugly aur Pagli added zing to the evening, joining in the festivities.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am KISMAT KONNECTION enjoys second biggest weekend after RACEUTV Motion Pictures release Kismat Konnection, a Tips Production, opened to a worldwide gross box office of more than Rs. 27 crs in the opening 3 days. The film was released in more than 900 screens worldwide, including the US, UK, Australia, Pakistan and the Middle East amongst other countries.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Mallika dazzles in MAAN GAYE MUGHALL-E-AZAM audio launchThe gala event to launch the music of Venus Tapes and Records Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam was held at Taj Lands End, Bandra on 19th July. It was the day when the glitterati shone down with all its might and shine. Actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha officially launched the music of the film while producer Ratan Jain and director Sanjay Chhel played perfect hosts. Sinha then made a rare speechSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Madhuri Dixit in a never before rolePritish Nandy communications and up coming film maker Megna Gulzar are trying to rope in Madhuri Dixit for the comedy film with the unusual title 36-24-36.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am After KISMAT KONNECTION, UTV kick starts two more projects with Shahid KapoorKismat Konnection has got a thundering response at the box office. The collections of Kismat Konnection are a whopping 80% with the shows running 100% at the weekend multiplexes. Shahid has truly connected with the audience and how!Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Shyam Benegal and his master strokeB4u master stroke as the name suggests presents films of high caliber made by industry geniuses.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Dada Saheb Phalke Award for Tapan SinhaTapan Sinha, one of the most accomplished film makers of India and winner of 19 National Film Awards has been selected for the Dada Sahed Phalke Award for the year 2006.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi Launch Party [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am I did 'Fast Forward' for my dance partner: ManjrekarActor-director Mahesh Manjrekar says he has made a special appearance in Neeraj Pandey's 'Fast Forward' for Sonia Jaffer, his dance partner from reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'. She is making her debut as a choreographer with the film.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Jul 2008 | 5:30 pm When Salman and Govinda ragged David DhawanThe Govinda-Salman Khan-David Dhawan jodi gave us the laugh-riot Partner last year. The trio is back, but this time on the small screen. Yes, Govinda and David Dhawan will be seen as celebrity guests on Sallu bhai's popular game show 10 Ka Dum this week. The special episode promises to be a fun-filled experience as Salman and Govinda got together to rag David Dhawan about his films, his weight and his pot belly. They even took the credit for all of his hit films. But David was not one to let go so easily; he too remarked in his trademark witty style, "I have to deal with one hero who is known for his late-coming and the other who turns up at the studio but refuses to make an appearance on the sets." Needless to say both Govinda and Salman took no offence to David's comments. Later, Govinda even made an interesting comment about the big-hearted Salman when he said, "Salman comes on time only on one occasion - when someone is in distress!" We are sure no one would know that better than Govinda. After all, when Chi Chi's career was in doldrums, it was Salman who was instrumental in bringing him back with Partner and the rest as they say is history!!! The camaraderie between Sallu, Chi Chi and David had to be seen to be believed and needless to say the studio audience couldn't have asked for a better treat. As for all of you who couldn't quite be witness to all the fun and action live, you can catch this special episode this Friday (25th July at 21:00 hrs IST) only on Sony Entertainment Television.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Jul 2008 | 5:00 pm Bhatts making Indian version of 'The Omen'Filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt says that his next film 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues' is not a sequel to 2005 hit starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea but is inspired by Hollywood suspense-horror 'The Omen'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Jul 2008 | 4:30 pm John and Nagesh hold a special screening of Aashayein for their parentsDownload Aashayein wallpapers One film that is really close to actor John Abraham's heart is Nagesh Kukunoor's Aashayein. Both John and director Nagesh Kukunoor have always said that they want to dedicate this special film to their parents and their teachings of Hope. Hence, it came as no surprise when the duo organized a special screening of Aashayein for their parents recently at a preview theatre in Hyderabad. For John Abraham, it was indeed an emotional moment as his parents always stay away from filmdom and this was the first time that they asked him to show them the film. What's more, the day the screening was held, it was Nagesh's parents' wedding anniversary and so impressed were Mama and Papa Kukunoor with the film that they were heard saying that it was best gift they could have got. As for John, he too seemed all excited at the screening, "Aashayein is not just any film for me. It is special in more than one way. When I was shooting for the film, I was going through the worst phase of my life. It has been a journey for me and is the most challenging role of my career so far", said the hunk All in all, an enjoyable evening was had by one and all.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 21 Jul 2008 | 4:11 pm STAR Plus to air reality show on couples from Aug 1General entertainment channel STAR Plus will air from August 1 a reality show on couples 'Aajaa Mahi Vay' where 11 real life unmarried couples will battle it out week-on-week in pursuit of their dream wedding as a grand prize.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Jul 2008 | 4:01 pm Guess Who this Bollywood actress is!Ever wondered what is the difference between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bollywood Hungama? Well, while Arnold simply says "I will be backâ¦" Bollywood Hungama says "We are back" and we mean it! Folkies, we are back on time with what we call as 'Kick-start to a great week'. You guessed it right dearies...It's indeed the time for 'Guess Who'. She is an ex-airhostess who passed her Bollywood 'Test' with flying colours. As per Hindu mythology, she is the Goddess of education. She shares her name with someone who is busy finding her 'connection' with fate. This week's celebrity is truly a Very Indian girl for whom Dedication is the Yardstickâ¦Amen to that! Well, after an array of such clues, you can surely answer as to who this glam-doll is. So, take a guess and post the name of this Bollywood beauty below. To know the answer to last week's picture quiz, click hereSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Jul 2008 | 3:55 pm All you wanted to know about 'The Unforgettable Tour'The much hyped 'The Unforgettable Tour' is currently on and we at Bollywood Hungama would be giving a day by day account of all the fun and happenings. So join the all the stars and audience and be a part of the biggest ever show which features the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Preity Zinta, Vishal and Shekhar. Of course, there are guest appearances (Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty) galore too that add spice to the proceedings. Here we give an account of all the hype and hoopla which followed the moment all the stars landed in Toronto, the first city where they were slated to perform in this worldwide tour. The Unforgettable Tour Diary: Day 2 The Bachchans' Unforgettable tour kicked off in grand style in Toronto last week. After a spectacular show in Toronto More... The Unforgettable Tour Diary: Day 1 As promised, at Bollywood Hungama, we continue our coverage on Unforgettable, the biggest ever tour which... More... Gallery The 'Unforgettable' team at their Trinidad concerte Press Conference Of The Unforgettable Tour... - Amitabh Bachchan With Other Stars At The Press Conference Of Unforgettable Tour - Bachchans And Akshay 'Unforgettable' Tour Mania - Launch Of 'The Unforgettables Tour' At IIFA Awards 2008 News & Features - Akshay's gesture: Flies to Toronto - The Unforgettable Tour Diary... - Big B speaks from Toronto after... - "Abhi goes mad on stage" - Riteish Deshmukh - Preity Zinta talks about Unfor... - 'The Unforgettable Tour' all set... - Preity nearly loses eye, Bachchan's - Preity Zinta and Akshay Kumar join... - Amitabh Bachchan on being honoured by BAFTASource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Jul 2008 | 3:49 pm Bollywood feels inflation heat, but takes it in strideBollywood, India's Rs.96 billion ($ 2.3 billion) film industry, has taken a beating due to rising prices.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Jul 2008 | 3:32 pm At 84, Dev Anand plans for a hit filmAge has not dampened the spirit of evergreen Bollywood star Dev Anand. The 84-year-ol...Source: India News | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:43 am
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