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''Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is not a brutal comedy'' - Hansika MotwaniGorgeous, sensuous, sultry are just some of the terms that one would associate with the girl-turned-heroine Hansika Motwani, for whom the silver screen is simply the second home (or is it first?). The testimonies to her success can be gauged by the numerous awards that she has got, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for the Best Actress. Hansika has been in the news lately due to her superb performance in Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. And Bollywood Hungama got the actress to chat live with her fans all over in the âCelebrity Chat Sessionâ, whereby she practically answered the A-Z of her career ride so far! And for those who missed this chance, need not fret as we bring you the excerpts of the chat. Read on and enjoy! Hansika: Hi to all Satish: How are you? Hansika: I am good Satish thank you. Raghav: hi Hansika. How was the MHTHH exp? Hansika: the experience was superb Raghav.....would you go and see it ???? You better say yes. Raghav: How r u...how was Ganesh sir as a director? Hansika: superb Raghav.... Shahveer: hello Hansika r u there? Hansika: yes I am very much there Shahveer. Ankit: Hi Hansika...which was your fav scene? Hansika: The scene where I have to give 4 variations on the phone...you will come to know when you watch the film. Raghav: I âm a big fan of u...looking forward for your film. Hansika: Thank you Raghav...hope you like it Raghav: how was ur board result? Hansika: Well itâs gonna come out next month...so keeping my fingers crossed. Asif: Hansika if u r offered a role with Hrithik Roshan will love to do as u acted as child with him in Koi Mil Gaya. Hansika: well, time could speak better asif Saby: Hi Hansika, How r u??? AS your movie is going to release next week for that I wish u ALL D Best Hansika: Thank you so much Saby...pls do go and watch it. Ankit: I hope MHTHH goes hit Hansika: Thanks, Ankit Don: hey Hansika whatâs up? Hansika: nothing chatting with you, don. Saby: Hi how was it working with Govinda? Hansika: great Saby... Don: well I am from London, and I am amazed that u have a big fan following here also. Hansika: thank you don....love you Crazy4U: Congratulations Hansu, for u'r Maiden Filmfare Award. Hansika: thank you so much Crazy4U shahveer : ok den tell me 1 thing, y do u think dat u hav to move to Tamil Film Industry... well u were going gud in Bollywood I think... or d reason was u were not getting dat much films in Bollywood so u decided to move to tollywood or watever (i think south) Hansika: whatever you wanna think you can think....i have 2 films released here as well as 2 films released down south so both are going parallel. shahveer : ok den tell me 1 thing, y do u think dat u hav to move to Tamil Film Industry... well u were going gud in Bollywood I think... or d reason was u were not getting dat much films in Bollywood so u decided to move to tollywood or watever (i think south) Hansika: whatever you wanna think you can think....i have 2 films released here as well as 2 films released down south so both are going parallel. Ankit: I read somewhere that you and Celina didn't get off along well, Is it true? Hansika: no Ankit...not at all Shaan: How does it feel working with Govinda? Hansika: It was great working with Govinda; donât really know what to say about stardom...happy to have it though. Sri: How are u...what perfume do u use? Hansika: Estee Lauder sri : hi.........what is the USP of MHTHH? Hansika: Its a multi-star cast film...its a comedy film but not a brutal comedy ...its something different. Shaan: How does the MHTHH camp feel, do u foresee this to be a HIT? Hansika: if you guys support me it will be a hit. Asif: Hansika as I can see that ur film Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. Is about to release what r ur other projects? Hansika: I am zipped and canât speak about it...surprise to you all. Narges: How was it working with Hrithik Roshan in KMG? Hansika: good....Narges Suhana: I saw you on Chak De Bacche promoting your film so whom do you think will win the title? Hansika: I really donât know...depends on the votes and a lot of other stuff. Neeti: Hi Hansika.....what kind of cosmetic do you use to look gorgeous though u look gorgeous with it. Hansika: I hate make up...I just put gloss thatâs it Saby: you are the child actress in KMG, but it seems you have grown up so soon. I felt like KMG was released just a yr ago. Hansika: well canât say anything abt it becos itâs been 5 - 6 yrs since KMG released Kamal: hi Hansika I âm from Baroda -Gujarat, ur looking super cool n I would love to see in your new movie blockbuster, what is ur role in it? Hansika: I am playing a T.V. actress who wants to become a Bollywood star. Kamal: hi Hansika I âm from Baroda -Gujarat, ur looking super cool n I would love to see in your new movie blockbuster, what is ur role in it? Hansika: I am playing a T.V. actress who wants to become a Bollywood star. Shaan: Hansika any reason y there isnât any dialogue promo's of the movie, I think it cud help to being a HIT movie Hansika: well I guess you havenât seen T.V. properly...dialogue promos are on air. Narges: Hi Hansika, first of all I wanna say that u were really good in Aap Ka Suroor... I just wanted to know how was it to work with Hrithik Roshan in KMG? How did you find the music of it? Hansika: thank you so much Narges Nibs: Hey Hansika, you r looking hot in MHTHH. Hansika: you really think so....thanks niks. Asif: Hansika what is ur mother tongue and from which part of india r u Hansika: I am from Mumbai....i am a Punjabi Arvind: how do u manage ur study? Hansika: International Board...so gets managed easily. Neo: Hi Hansika! I've seen all your movies; you look fantastic in all of them! Itâs great that you're keeping young and fit look, and look highly energized! Hansika: yeah ...have tried a lot...hope thatâs working for you all Crazy4U: Advance Happy Birthday Wishes For U Hansu Hansika: ohhhh thank you so much ...i am so touched. fay: hi Hansika its fay from Belgium Hansika: hi fay Fay: Iâve seen the promos of ur new movie n u r looking great in it Hansika: thank you fay Neo: Are you currently acting in any South Indian films? Like in Tollywood? Hansika: yes I am Neo. aman: hi Hansika you all look cool in ur new Money Hai Toh Honey Hai movie....any instance from it that make you laugh roit away the moment you remember. Hansika: we used to play cards and it used to be that my team (the artists team) always won and we used to get a good treat. aman: hi Hansika you all look cool in ur new Money Hai Toh Honey Hai movie....any instance from it that make you laugh roit away the moment you remember. Hansika: we used to play cards and it used to be that my team (the artists team ) always won and we used to get a good treat. Ajay 121: what are ur expectations from Money Hai Toh Honey Hai? Hansika: if you support me ajay121 it should be a hit Shaan: How do u rate ur dancing Hansika. Was it difficult matching steps with Govinda? Hansika: not really Shaan...I enjoy whatever I do kamal: Hansika u r really cute and sensational. Hansika: as you think abt me kamal...i get moulded in that King: ur movie will b block buster Hansika Hansika: aap ke munh me ghee shakkar king. dipu: what are u doing besides films? Hansika: studying DEEP: Hansika when we gonna see u with Bollywood handsome man Salman Khan??? Hansika: I donât know Deep....maybe soon Shaan: U speak very maturely and professionally in ur interviews, how did u manage to learn this so early in ur career. Hansika: I think in todayâs world, we all are exposed to the media so it comes. Dev Anand: which is your fav track from the movie? Hansika: my own track which I am dancing on....Chal jaye Chhuriyaan. JACK: what u think about reality shows? Hansika: Itâs ok Jack...entertainment after all Shaan: Here in UK we await eagerly for MHTHH Hansika: Thank you Shaan...itâs releasing on 25th july....so just one more week to go DEEP: Hansika Iâ m Punjabi too...so do u speak Punjabi???? Hansika: thodi thodi aandi hai Deep Chintu: who is your favorite hero? Why? Hansika: Dev Anand. Sami: Do you have a boyfriend? Hansika: no not as yet Sami DEEP: hiiii Hansika Iâ m frm Sydney...gr8 fan u & salman khan...wanna see u with him..plz do a romantic movie with him.... Hansika : surely will do that Deep Asif: Hansika u also work down in south how do overcome the language barrier or u have a good command on those languages Hansika: not really...i translate them and understand each word Asif: Hansika u also work down in south how do overcome the language barrier or u have a good command on those languages Hansika: not really...i translate them and understand each word Salman: Did you like Kismat Konnection? Hansika: the promos are superb...have not seen the film. Vicky: would like to blog or open a web site? Hansika: well some of my fans have made a web site on me kk: hi dear. Your style statement? Hansika: be yourself ...enjoy life Somie: hi..how was working with Manoj Bajpai? Hansika: oh superb somie.... CHEVI: your fav holiday destination? Hansika: my house chevi...because I am really there now Salman: How was your experience with the drama on star plus Des Main Nikla Hoga Chand? Hansika: I enjoyed it....and I am very proud to be a part of that soap Prash: Hi Hansika....r u nervous before the release of ur movie? Hansika: no...i have full faith in you guys Near: what is ur fav brand? Hansika: Tommy Hilfiger and Guess Sonic: what is the diff between tolly and Bollywood? Hansika : The language....thats it sonam Kk: what kind of role do u like to play in future and ur fav genre? Hansika: romantic and comedy films both genres mith : how has the journey been for you, from a child artist to mainstream leading lady ? Hansika: The journey has been great...I totally enjoyed it Salman : Will you act with Shahid Kapur in your next projects? Hansika: if given a chance definitely Sameera: Hansika whatâs ur fav pass time? Hansika : I like drawing and sitting on the net Sameera: hi Hansika...what are the drawbacks of Bollywood that u felt in these many years. Hansika: nothing sameera...its my profession ...i donât think there are any drawbacks ...and I enjoy it Salman: what is the hidden secret inside your beauty? Hansika: nothing Salman zafar : Hansika I âm zafar from Pakistan and biggest fan of urs in Pakistan. I love ur movies Hansika: thank you so much zafar....god bless you Hansika: Hey guys...great speaking to you....love you for being here...do go and watch Money Hai To Honey Hai this 25th July...hope you guys like our hard work....HansikaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jul 2008 | 4:53 pm "Govinda is nothing like what he was in the past" - Ganesh AcharyaThey say that you cannot sail in two boats, because there's a constant fear of drowning. Well, the ace choreographer Farah Khan is one such person who proved it wrong and how! Well, joining the bandwagon is yet another choreographer (read 'ace choreographer), who took the proverbial directorial plunge with the Manoj Bajpai-Juhi Chawla starrer Swami. We are indeed talking about Ganesh Acharya, who, after having made practically the whole of Bollywood to dance to his tunes, is back with his second directorial venture titled Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, a 'fullto Mumbaiyya fillum', as Ganesh would like to put it. Bollywood Hungama caught up with this modesty-personified man, who spoke to us in length, including the real reason for making Swami. Read on to find out about Ganesh Acharya's journey from being a choreographer to Swami and his latest Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. Lights, Camera, Action! Ganeshji, to begin with, you started your directorial journey in Bollywood with a non-commercial film Swami. Very true. There was a reason behind me making Swami. That is when Swami was released in 2006, I had 3-4 big budget films (as a choreographer) releasing around the same time. And I was very sure that these films will fare really well at the Box-Office. These films included Lage Raho Munnabhai, Omkara ('Beedi Jalaiye Le'), Rang De Basanti, and Golmaal. I had planned Swami almost 5 years back, right from its screenplay, dialogues, its story, and a lot of things that were related to me and my family. I knew that I was not the only choreographer getting into filmmaking; there have been many before me. I was also aware that Swami was not a commercial film. But putting aside all this, I was really satisfied making Swami, because it was a topic that was (and will forever be) really close to my heart. To put it categorically, Swami was my tribute to my parents. The good part of this film was that the media loved the film so much that it got me so much of critical acclaim which really meant (and it still means) more than anything for me. Swami was my tribute to my parents. After a sensitive directorial debut with Swami, what made you shift gears and make a laugh riot like Money Hai Toh Honey Hai? After having satisfied my emotional urge with Swami, one thing was for sure, that I wanted to make a commercial film. I just wanted to prove that after having made a sensitive film, I could make commercial films as well. That's the main reason why I made Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, which is a light-hearted comedy film. The film's essence lies in its comedy, which is very today and with which anyone and everyone can relate to in a jiffy. In today's world, in order to achieve and fulfill any dream, man requires money. How did the entire concept of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai come through? I had a script ready with me, which was about six principal characters, a story of every common man who fights against odds to be successful in life. You will often see most people questioning, 'Saala... hum gareeb hai tho kya huaâ¦style nahin maar sakte hain kya'. When I had this concept in mind, I was working with Kumar Mangat as a choreographer. I, then, approached him with the script of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, who gave me the nod. After that, we signed Govinda, Manoj Bajpai, Celina Jaitley, Aftab Shivdasani, Hansika Motwani, and Upen Patel. As a choreographer, I have handled more than 12 stars at a time. So, in that sense, handling the big names was not at all an issue for me Is there any significance behind the film's whacky title Money Hai Toh Honey Hai? You know what! The term 'honey' is generally associated with a girl. But for me, the term 'honey' is happiness. And in terms of this film's parlance, it means that if you have money, you will be happy! In today's world, in order to achieve and fulfill any dream, man requires money. In short, the common man's need and desires are depicted through my film. The film is a multi-starrer. How easy or difficult was it working with such an ensemble cast? As a choreographer, I have handled more than 12 stars at a time. So, in that sense, handling the big names was not at all an issue for me as all of them respect me a lot and vice versa. As for the actors of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, I have earlier worked with Manoj Bajpai, Govinda, and Aftab. But it was a first time for me to be working with Celina and Hansika, but I must say that they were extremely hard working and damn good at their work. Our equation with each other had become so good that we literally partied every single day of our schedule in Mauritius, so much so that no one came to know when the film got over! I got full support from all my artists. You have choreographed Govinda who happens to be one of the finest actor-dancer in the industry today. So, how was your experience directing him this time? Frankly speaking, I have no qualms in saying that I have really learnt a lot from Govinda, even while I was directing this film. And not just Govinda, I keep on learning something from every artiste of mine, as for me, learning is a never-ending process. The one major thing that I have learnt from Govinda is the value of time and the aspect of timingâ¦Well; I am talking about comedy timing (laughs). As for my film, Govinda has always been punctual for shoots. That explains why we were able wrap up the film so fast. I should also say that Govinda is nothing like what he was in the past. He has changed for the good. What made you cast a young actress like Hansika (who is nearly less than half his age) opposite Govinda? My film does not have the clichéd love angle. But let me also tell you that there is something that's really 'different' about this film, which you will realize when you see the film in entirety. That's the reason why age was not a criteria between the characters in my film. Let me also add that Hansika has been portrayed as never before. She is looking so piping hot in this film! I am sure that a lot of people would have changed their perception (about Hansika being a child actress etcâ¦). Govinda is nothing like what he was in the past. He has changed for the good. After Swami, Was there any particular reason/s for you to repeat Manoj Bajpai in this film also? There's no doubt that Manoj is a very fine actor. He is often stereotyped as this 'somber' actor who can do only serious roles. But after working with him in Swami my opinion changed drastically. I saw a very fine tuned comic actor in him. And Manoj can do comedy at the drop of a hat! The role that I gave Manoj in Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is very different. He plays the role of Lalabhai Bhadoriya, which is very hilarious. I challenged people's opinion about his capabilities at comedy. I saw a very fine tuned comic actor in Manoj. And he can do comedy at the drop of a hat! Coming to the music of the film, you worked with new music directors Nitin and Sony. Which is your favorite track? Nitin and Sony had earlier composed the background score for Swami. They are very young and talented boys, who, as they say, belong to the hip-hop generation! My writer Mozam Baig, who also happens to be the writer of Swami, has written the story of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. We work like one close-knit family. My favourite track is the 'Dhoom tanana' It sounds really strange that despite being an ace choreographer, you haven't choreographed the songs of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai! Why? Actually, the choreography is done by Vishnu Deva, my assistant, who has turned a full-fledged choreographer with this film. The entire film is full of 'dhammal' songs and I am very satisfied with the way the film has shaped up! And I have no regrets of not doing the choreography as directing the film kept me busy. My most memorable track as a choreographer is 'Koi jaaye tho le jaaye' from the film Ghatak. How was it working with Kumar Mangat as a producer? It was indeed very positive and very encouraging! You have choreographed umpteen songs. Of all, which has been your most memorable track? My most memorable track as a choreographer is 'Koi jaaye tho le jaaye' from the film Ghatak. Every single moment and movement of this track is evergreen in my memory! Film sequels seem to be the flavor of the season; can one look forward to a squeal of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai? No. There will be no sequel to Money Hai Toh Honey Hai at all!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jul 2008 | 4:53 pm Harman Baweja plays cricket with star sportsmen for VictoryMaking a movie on cricket isnt easy, as Harman Baweja has discovered. The budding ac...Source: India News | 29 Jul 2008 | 4:45 pm Aamir condemns serial blasts, says life must go onActor Aamir Khan has condemned the serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad, that led...Source: India News | 29 Jul 2008 | 4:43 pm Asin bows out of Akshay Kumar's filmIt seems South India's Next Best Thing Asin is determined to take her success-quotient to a high a level in Bollywood as it is in Tamil and Telugu cinema. No false moves no slipups for the stunning sensation from the South who is being touted as a blend of Hema Malini and Rekha. 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Your debut film took you to a lavish red carpet premiere in London. Where is Bachna Ae Haseeno going to take you? Well I don't know what Yash Raj has planned for this film but I'm sure it will go somewhere as far as the premiere is concerned and for the film, it will go places. While Siddharth Anand's previous two films were big hits, Ranbir's Saawariya was a complete no-no. Will Bachna Ae Haseeno be Siddharth's hat-trick of hits and Ranbir's first big hit? Most definitely. That's what I believe. I think we all have worked really hard but more than us, Ranbir and Siddharth have worked that little extra to add in the best in the film. I hope and pray that they both get what they want from Bachna Ae Haseeno. Ranbir and Siddharth have worked that little extra to add in the best in the film As far as the pairing goes, don't you think Bipasha and Minissha are a bit of a mis-match combo for Ranbir? (Laughs) I am not in charge of casting here. But the way the story is, the script goes, there are other characters required in the film and both Bipasha and Minissha have done a great job in the film, whatever little I have seen of the film. That's all I can say. Brief us about your experience with Ranbir in different cities around the world you've travelled for the film. Well, I only got to work with him in Sydney and then for the song 'Khuda Jaane' in Italy. So both were great experiences. In Sydney, we were there for almost 25 days and there we were shooting the scenes. Italy was great fun too. It was 10 days of shooting this lovely romantic song in these beautiful locations. I don't think I would have discovered this beautiful place had we not shot this song there and now since we have discovered it, it's a place I would like to go for a holiday or honeymoon. The most exciting part of shooting this song was that we would shoot everyday and travel in the evening to another location set up in the next place and shoot again the whole day, I don't think anyone has ever travelled so much to shoot one song. I would like to go for a holiday or honeymoon the place where we shot 'Khuda Jaane' So is marriage on the cards? I'm not thinking of marriage as of now. Definitely not at the moment. When it does happen Deepika, will I get an invite? Of course, I'm sure the media will be invited. 'Khuda Jaane' sung by Kay Kay is slowly steadily topping the charts and we know that the song means a lot to you and Ranbir. The fact that both Ranbir and me are in love makes the song even more special because shooting the song made it lot more easier. It was a nice experience because it was the first time that we both were shooting for a romantic song together. I'm so glad that Vishal and Shekhar have managed to compile such a beautiful song for us with meaningful lyrics. The fact that both Ranbir and me are in love makes the song even more special We seem to give a lot of credit to music directors and forget the choreographer and the cinematographer who are responsible to make the song visually perfect. Most definitely. Infact the day the song released, people started calling us from around the world and sent us messages that the song is looking lovely and is a big hit in all the cities. Having said that, the three people I called up first after the news broke out was Ahmed Khan, the choreographer, Sunil Patel, the cinematographer and my director Siddharth Anand for giving us such a beautiful song. Tell us a bit about your costumes. Looking quite elegant, I should say. Yes because my character is a young girl, an NRI who lives in Sydney. She is very trendy and forward in terms of fashion but at the same time, she is traditional in a way. So keeping all these aspects in mind the costumes were made and when you have a designer like Akki Narula on board, I don't think one really needs to worry about being styled in a certain way because I completely trust him. I've worked with him when I was a model and I'm really glad that I got to work with him in my second film. My character is a young girl, an NRI who lives in Sydney. She is very trendy and forward in terms of fashion but at the same time, she is traditional in a way From the female lead, only Aishwarya Rai at the moment is dominating in Bollywood having come from the modeling background. A few more like Dia Mirza, Celina Jaitley and Sushmita Sen too have made a mark. Will you be as lucky as they are? Hopefully. Ash is someone I definitely look up to. She is someone I've really learnt a lot from and I used to watch her endorsements, her films and her modeling career right from the time she started off when I was very little and young. I also remember watching her when she won the Miss World. If my career goes the same way as Aishwarya's, it's going to be a huge compliment for me. Yash Raj Films are going through their worst phase in film production. Will Bachna Ae Haseeno bring a smile back to the big banner? I think it's wrong to generalize. Everyone goes through a bad phase. I appreciate the fact that Yash Raj Films tried to do something different in terms of the kind of films that they made in the last year or two. Some films work and some films don't work but we all have worked really hard on Bachna Ae Haseeno and hope it does well for us and Yash Raj. We all have worked really hard on Bachna Ae Haseeno and hope it does well for Yash Raj and us After having won rewards and awards for Om Shanti Om, how loyal are you going to be towards Red Chillies Production? (Laughs) Yes. Shah Rukh Khan and I are working in a song together because Red Chillies is producing a film for Priyadarshan called Billo Barber, which also stars SRK. And I've been fortunate enough to star in a song opposite SRK. I don't know the name of the song but they are still working on the song and the concept. Have you shared screen space with Bipasha and Minissha in Bachna Ae Haseeno? No. We've shot for a promotional song together and you will see all of four of us together but apart from that I'm not really in charge of creative. I agreed to do the film because I liked the character and a bit of the script that was narrated to me. I wanted to be a part of this film and I did what I wanted to do. I agreed to do the film because I liked the character and a bit of the script that was narrated to me The last time I saw your dad, Mr. Prakash Padukone, was in London for your films premiere. How much of him takes over your decision to choose or not to choose the film you do? A lot. I talk to my parents everyday and every move that I make, every endorsement that I do, every film that I do and my everyday activities are all discussed with them. My parents just don't prefer being in the limelight. They prefer being in the back seat and taking care of my career. My dad handles my finances. Today I wouldn't have been here had my parents not supported me the way they have. I wouldn't have been here had my parents not supported me the way they have. Any memorable moments you spent in Sydney with Ranbir? We did a lot of sight seeing in Sydney but apart from that, we also enjoyed a lot in Italy where we shot 'Khuda Jaane'. When we were shooting for the song, there is this one sequence where there are a lot of pigeons. There is a shot when I turn and the pigeons fly around me. So getting the scene right was very difficult because they had to put pigeon food on my hand before the shot. And these twenty five to thirty pigeons would come and sit on me and before the camera rolled, I could see all these pigeons crawling on my hand and by the end of it I'd have little scratches on my arm. But that was a lovely experience as I am pretty frightened about these things. And how was your lovely experience of working with Yash Raj Films? Did you take Mr. Yash Chopra's blessings? I am very glad that I got to work with the Yash Raj banner so early in my career and looking forward to doing more films with them. I met both Yashji and Adi several times. Any message for the Bollywood Hungama readers? Well all I'd like to say is be happy, believe in yourself and enjoy your work.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jul 2008 | 1:18 pm Ledger deserves all credit of The Dark Knight successWashington (ANI): The Dark Knight's director Christopher Nolan has said that Heath Ledger deserves all the credit for the film's massive box office haul. In the movie, Ledger plays 'The Joker', the last full film role he completed before his death in January (08) from an accidental drug overdose.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 1:15 pm Aamir yet to decide on Delhi Belly - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 1:12 pm The Unforgettable Tour - Day 8 - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 1:12 pm Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the silver screenWashington (ANI): New mum Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the silver screen with romantic comedy 'The Governess'. The story revolves around a professional thief who, in order to pull off a major bank heist, poses as a nanny to the three unruly children of a wealthy widower.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 1:10 pm Fashion show organiser arrested for using snakes on rampShabir Hussain, organiser of a fashion show in which models walked the ramp after wrapping snakes around their neck, has been sent by a court Tuesday to 14 days judicial custody, the police said Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 1:06 pm 'Absurd to say Contract inspired blasts' - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:57 pm Know all about Sanjay Dutt!Sanjay is son of the stellar couple of Bollywood, Nargis and Sunil Dutt. He was educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar near Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh. When only 12, he appeared as a qawwali singer in dad Sunil Dutt`s `Reshma Aur Shera`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Khan czars under threat, Bollywood comes out in full support !Just 24-hours passed by as two of the country`s leading cities Ahmedabad and Bangalore became victims to deadly bombs that rocked umpteen number of places bringing the entire nation to a standstill. What`s next is another scary threat, but this time it`s no city or community, it`s Bollywood`s four Khan czars, who are at the hit list of one of the most notorious terrorist organisations - Indian Mujahideens.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Angelina Jolie to be the next Catwoman in Batman movie?!`Lara Croft` actress Angelina Jolie may soon be seen portraying the role of Catwoman in a future `Batman` movie.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Sanjay `Munna Bhai` Dutt refuses to celebrate birthday !The much-loved `bhai` of Bollywood, Sanjay Dutt turns 49 years old today. The actor, who is currently in Cape Town, has decided to give his birthday party a miss this year in wake of the deadly bomb blast in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Sridevi refuses to work with Amitabh Bachchan !Cine-goers have been denied the pleasure of watching the yesteryear superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi onscreen, yet again, in a Yash Raj Film. News has it that the gorgeous actress Sridevi has refused the role under the pressure of her husband Boney Kapoor.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O`Connell expecting twins !Actors Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O`Connell are expecting twins this winter, a spokesman for Romijn said on Monday.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Spokesman: Winehouse to ER for reaction to meds !Amy Winehouse was hospitalized Monday night for a reaction to medication but was expected to be released by morning, representatives for the Grammy-winning singer said.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Lakshmi Rai on cloud nineIn dreams, we enter a world that is entirely our own! When actress Lakshmi Rai dreamt of Bollywood, she never thought she would one day enter there since it was just a dream. But some dreams come true and leave us overjoyed!Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm Nagathihalli organises 3-day workshopFilm director Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar has organised a three day workshop for film enthusiasts who want to know about the film scripting methods, story narration on screen and many things connected to film making.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:28 pm I won't get cowed down by e-mail threats: Aamir - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:27 pm Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya: Salman Khan’s tumultuous love life - Sify
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:02 pm Rushdie 'may write book on fatwa' - BBC News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:56 am Farhan Akhtar revives passion for music after Rock OnMUMBAI (Reuters) - Singing playback for his upcoming film has helped filmmaker Farhan Akhtar rediscover his passion for music and inspired him to write his own lyrics.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:49 am Jerry O'Connell, Rebecca to get their first twinsJerry O'Connell and wife Rebecca Romijn are expecting twins. This will be the couples first children. The two met in 2004 and married three years later. Rebecca Romijn divorced actor John Stamos in 2005. Rebecca is at present acting in Ugly Betty. Jerry will be seen on TV in Do Not ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:41 am "Love makes the song even more special": DeepikaYou can't be a film old and then get so lucky. First film with Shahrukh Khan's production, Red Chillies and second with Yash Raj Films. I guess by the time Deepika is ten films old; she would have worked with Indian Film Industry's top ten production houses. And that is ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:36 am Exciting trivia on the Mummy trilogy
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:35 am The Unforgettable Tour - Day 9Within 24 hours of rocking the show at LA, the stars were already on the job in front of San Francisco crowds. With back to back shows over the weekend, fatigue was bound to set in but the moment lights went on and thousands of fans screamed in unison, it ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:28 am Aamir yet to decide on Delhi BellyFor quite sometimes, media has been agog with rumours regarding Aamir's next production venture, Delhi Belly. A lot has been talked and written about the project, right from Aamir Khan playing a negative character to his nephew, Imran Khan (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fame) being signed as one of ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:15 am "SRK never created problems for Dulha Mil Gaya" - Viveck VaswaniViveck Vaswani is a happy man. His Dulha Mil Gaya, which has been in the making for around 1 and half years now, is fast nearing the finishing mark. The film would be more than 90% through this week as a marathon 20 day schedule comes to a close. In fact in the days gone by, the crew has already shot a substantial portion of the film in Panchgani, Vashi and Pune. Says Viveck in a relaxed tone, "Over the months there have been media speculations around the completion of Dulha Mil Gaya. It was amusing since more than me they seemed to be worried about the film. There were all kinds of stories circulating around the so-called troubles that the film was facing but my only response to them was - 'Keep Speculating'." But weren't there murmurs around Shah Rukh Khan being the cause of film's delay? Apparently, he wasn't too willing to spare his dates for the film even as he was busy keeping his other commitments. "Even I read about this but again, as I said, all this was plain speculation and a wrong one too", smiles Viveck, "Any big film would take its own sweet time to be completed. Yes, there were minor issues but none of them had anything to do with Shah Rukh Khan. He never created problems for Dulha Mil Gaya. My father was unwell for quite some time and I was busy there. He expired some time back and after a mourning period, I resumed work on the film." Questioning those who have been spreading false stories about SRK being uncooperative, Viveck challenges back, "Have you read any news piece where Shah Rukh himself has quoted anything about being unhappy with DMG? We interact on a regular basis and he has never opened his mouth against the film. Yes, there have been instances where he has been busy but that's understandable. It is a professional thing to do. I don't see any reason why it should be considered as a scoop enough?" So when do we see SRK's scenes being canned? "This week the film would be more than 90% complete and only a few scenes with SRK remain to be canned", informs Viveck, "There are 7 songs in the film and 6 have already been shot. One song with SRK remains and we can shoot for it anytime in August, September or October, whenever his dates permit." "We are not in hurry because the technicians at our production house are already on the job. They are keeping busy with the post production and making sure that the end product turns out to be good. It isn't as if the office is running all these years on a film which has been supposedly stalled. Sorry to disappoint a few, but we all are quite charged about Dulha Mil Gaya and making sure that it turns out to be the most talked about film", says Viveck in an excited tone. So the million dollar question is, when does Dulha Mil Gaya eventually release? "Approximately we are eyeing a January 2009 release. Things are going as per the plan and I don't see any reason why we shouldn't be able to make it on that day", concludes Viveck.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2008 | 11:09 am Tendulkar to follow in Gavaskar's footsteps - MSN India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 10:46 am UTV records 176 percent net profit growth in first quarterUTV Software Communications Ltd announced here Tuesday that it had recorded a 176 percent net profit growth in the first quarter of the current fiscal.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 10:39 am Sanjay Dutt teams up with Ekta, Suniel for gangster filmSanjay Dutt, who celebrates his 49th birthday Tuesday, is all set to play a gangster once more - this time in a joint production by Ekta Kapoor and Suniel Shetty.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 10:38 am Mallika gets Rahul Bose into tub of roses !!! - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 10:19 am Bomb blasts spoil Munnabhai's party - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am The Unforgettable Tour Diary: Day 9 - Abhishek, Riteish, Vishal and Shekhar climb the speakers- Within 24 hours of rocking the show at LA, the stars were already on the job in front of San Francisco crowds. With back to back shows over the weekend, fatigue was bound to set in but the moment lights went on and thousands of fans screamed in unison, it was business as usual for everyone who forms a part of 'The Unforgettable Tour'! The business of announcing their arrival. The business of entertaining people. The business of making sure that everyone out there got much more than what they could have ever bargained for. - No wonder, young bunch of four freaky guys - Abhishek, Riteish, Vishal and Shekhar - decided to do something different. In fact, they didn't quite decide to do this; it just happened. So what were they up to this time around? Well, if the stage wasn't big enough for them to jump around all over, this time they didn't even leave alone the speakers. Climbing up the speakers on the stage in both the directions, the four broke themselves into a pair each and stood up and clapped while the world watched. This act was to be seen to be believed! - While it appeared in LA that 20000 people had occupied the seating area of 12000 people then San Francisco wasn't really left behind. At least in LA people chose to occupy their seats and at maximum get into the aisles; here at SF, no inch of ground space was left vacant. So much so that people stood up on the chairs and were seen clapping hard and trying to have a dekko at the stars on the stage. - Well, the stars did oblige, as they have been doing in the 3 concerts that have been held so far! Amitabh Bachchan came up with an astounding performance when he recited ever-so-popular dialogues from films like Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, Deewar and Agneepath. The crowd, which otherwise was at its vociferous best, went silent the moment Big B's voice loomed large. Last one heard, the magic of 'Khush To Bahaut Hoge Tum' is reverberating the city of SF till this hour! - A thing to be remembered about Big B's performance is that rather than just being physically connected to the audience, he is also making an emotional connection. This is something which can be observed when he walks up on the stage and recites his dialogues. While some of them get the legendary actor all moist eyes, even audience isn't spared of the emotion. It is actually surreal to witness people continue to give the same kind of love, respect and affection to the spoken dialogues which were first heard 25 years back! - Vintage Bollywood is continuing to enthrall the crowds with Madhuri Dixit rocking the show once again after LA. Onlookers claim that they have been waiting for a moment like this for years now. And it is indeed quite some moment when she merely winks and passes a glance to the waiting audience. No wonder, people out there are loving each and every moment when Madhuri graces the stage with her presence. The 'Dola Re' wave continues! - Yet again, the impeccable arrangements are meeting with quite some appreciation from the stars. Since the SF show happened within 24 hours of the one at LA, the team of 'Unforgettable Tour' didn't quite have time in hand to check out the sound arrangements. Moreover, there wasn't a tech-rehearsal either and it was all left to the organizers (and of course God!) to make things happen. Fortunately for everyone involved, there wasn't a slightest of blemish as the show went seamless from first till the very last minute. With a clockwork precision to boast of, it was one evening to be remembered! - Just before Vishal and Shekhar were required to go on stage for their performance, Abhishek met them back stage and together they made a resolve to storm the city of SF further. 'If LA was good, this had to be great' - they promised each other. No wonder, the 'Bluffmaster' act turned out to be the best ever of the tour so far. Making sure that there was never a single dull moment as everyone jammed on stage, the team of Vishal, Shekhar, Abhishek and Riteish were at their energetic best in this segment. Of course, speakers turned out to be their stage this time around (remember the incident mentioned at the very beginning of the feature?!) - There is a special Gujarati section which goes on when Vishal and Shekhar come on board. With Abhishek and Riteish joining them for this part, it turned out to be one complete mad house all over again. Any casualty? Well, Vishal's voice went for a toss after the show and it was only hours later that he came back to a sane state! Thankfully, it is going to be a week long break for everyone from this point on. After spending some more time in SF, the team would be moving to Houston on 29th July. With the show being planned way down on 2nd August, it is going to be some massive party time for all the stars in the interim!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am Sanjay Dutt to star in Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In MumbaiSanjay Dutt, who celebrates his birthday today, is all set to play a gangster one more time. It's meant to be the ultimate comprehensive look-see at Mumbai's underworld. And who better equipped to star in it than Sanjay Dutt who has acted in more films on the underworld than Ram Gopal Varma has directed? The whole world knows Balaji's Ekta Kapoor and Popcorn Entertainment's Suniel Shetty dote on Sanjay Dutt. To no one's surprise he had been signed by the two mega-producers for one more joint venture. This time it's another gangster flick entitled Once Upon A Time In Mumbai that will take Dutt and his director Milan Luthria through a whole decade of gangsterism in the 1980s. Revealing details, producer Suniel Shetty says, "Initially we wanted to focus on one aspect of crime and smuggling in the 1980s. Now we're taking into account the whole era and ethos leading up to terrorism and international terrorism in current times." Sanjay Dutt has played the gangster in 15-20 films including funny ones in David Dhawan's Hum Kissise Kum Nahin and Raju Hirani's Munnabhai. So why one more? Explains Suniel, "Because Baba really suits the role. And both Ekta and I want him to be a part of the film. Basically, we'd like Baba to do as many films for us as possible. He's in our film Gen Next also. This is the one where the winners of Ekta's reality show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket will co-star with Baba." Earlier the plan was to only feature one female and male winner in the film with Dutt. But now Suniel feels the doors should be open to more talent. "Baba feels there can never be too much fresh talent. And Ekta's show goes on for five years. So there will be a lot more fresh talent coming out of the show and into Balaji and Popcorn films." Suniel has vowed never to act in films which he produces. "It becomes too messy. There's too much looking over the shoulder. Too much anxiety about what's happening behind the scenes." For now Mission Istaanbul would be the last of Suniel's productions where he plays part. "But it's only a bit role. I've made sure I'm not featured in the publicity. Right now I'm busy as an actor in other people's production." Suniel is shooting for his first intense love story since Dharmesh Darshan's Dhadkan. "It's a really mature love story directed by Kabir Sadanand called Tum Milo To Sahi and I'm cast opposite Vidya Malvade. In fact as an actor I've two releases coming up in two weeks. After Mission Istaanbul there's Mukbiir on August 1. Both very different films from one another. I don't know why they're being compared."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2008 | 9:19 am "I like the emotional scene between me and Vidya during pre-climax" - Shahid KapoorHe is Bollywood's very own Prince Charming with the most pleasant smile, a smile that simply lightens and enlightens anybody's day! He is none other than Shahid Kapoor, whose ubber boyish charm in his debut film Ishq Vishk took everyone by storm. And this euphoria continues with his latest release Kismat Konnection, a film in which he stars with none other than Vidya Balan....a pair simply sweet enough to make sugar itself feel diabetic! And as we always say (and mean) that the benefits of being a Bollywood Hungama surfer is totally unparallel. And one of the benefits was an exclusive one-on-one with Shahid himself, courtesy Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat. And for those who missed the bus, here's your ticket to nostalgia as we produce the excerpts of the chat with the chocolate boy Shahid Kapoor! Shahid Kapoor: Hi all Riba: hey Shahid!!...how was the experience working with Aziz Mirza? Shahid Kapoor: hey riba...Aziz uncle is by far the most senior director i have worked with and at the same time the youngest at heart...he gave me great freedom and I had good fun working with him. Shahid Kapoor: hey riba...Aziz uncle is by far the most senior director I have worked with and at the same time the youngest at heart Ajay: Hi Shahid, this is Ajay from Hong Kong. How are you? Shahid Kapoor: hey ajay how are you doing man...been to Hong Kong once quite liked the place. Riba: so currently u r shooting for which movie? Shahid Kapoor: right now I am shooting for a dance film, which is directed by Ken Ghosh, who gave me my first break - Ishq Vishk Coolshruti: hey, how was Vidya and is it true that u were dating Vidya? Shahid Kapoor: hi shruti...vidya is a friend and a co-star...and dont believe everything you read. Shahid Kapoor: hi shruti...vidya is a friend and a co-star...and dont believe everything you read. Priya64: how was the experience shooting in Canada for the movie?? Shahid Kapoor: priya...I really loved the place and I think Toronto is a beautiful city...it has a wonderful waterfront and the downtown is cool as well. Almost became home as we were there for nearly two months. Farrukh: hi Shahid...any memorable moments can u share with us from the movie. Shahid Kapoor : farrukh....once we were shooting in a tram and the unit was so tired that we all went off to sleep and missed the location that we were supposed to get up in and then we had to run back almost a km with all the equipment. Shahid Kapoor : farrukh....once we were shooting in a tram and the unit was so tired that we all went off to sleep and missed the location. Vedansh: you look great with vidya better than Kareena for sure!! Shahid Kapoor: thanks vedansh...really happy that you liked my pairing with vidya...thanks again. Priya64: how is Vidya Balan as a co-star.. Honestly I feel that there weren't much chemistry between the two of u... But still the movie was good... Shahid Kapoor: hey Priya...first of all thanks for appreciating the film....I guess with each film the chemistry depends on the characters ....with Jab We Met there was a lot of scope for interaction....however, in this film, the film was driven by my character and the love story was not the centre of focus but thanks for your opinion...will keep it in mind for the future Kartik: hey shahid...howz life been post kismat?? Shahid Kapoor : honestly kartik....I have been working 20 hours a day as I am shooting simultaneously but the fact that the film is doing well gives me all the reason to work harder....i am in quite a happy space right now. anu4sanju: Shahid Kapoor.. My friend is crazy for you!!! She wants me to tell you that she LOVES YOU!!! .. N she is waiting to watch Milenge Milenge? Shahid Kapoor : pls tell her I Love You too...and thanks for all the support. KK : hey, I just wanted to say that I always thought you were overrated until Jab We Met (didn't really like you in Vivah either) but after Jab We Met and now KK. I respect you as an actor, though i just wish that the writers would have come up with something other than the old ppl angle. Shahid Kapoor: hey KK...I really do appreciate your honesty and I am glad that I have been able to find a place in your heart as an actor....my endeavor is to do better work everyday and I hope that my future films will continue to live up to your expectations...thanks for your opinion on the script...will keep it in mind for the future. vashini13: hiii Shahid...how r u feeling after getting into A league actor category? Shahid Kapoor : hey vashini...honestly I think I am very fortunate that with only 4 years of work behind me and that too at the age of 27....I am where I am...I don't believe in any lists or ratings ...my agenda is to do better work everyday. shilps101: Heyy Shahid!! Firstly I'd like to congratulate you on Kismat Konnection :) I've seen it twice in theaters already. I absolutely loved it! And it will be nice if u tell something about your future projects? Shahid Kapoor : hey shilps...a big hug for going twice to see my film...I have 4 films coming up....a film with Vishal Bharadwaj called Kaminay ...expect the unexpected in that one.... a dance film with Ken Ghosh....a love story with Yash Raj and my father's film as a director. Shahid Kapoor : hey shilps...a big hug for going twice to see my film...I have 4 films coming up....a film with Vishal Bhardwaj called Kaminay ...expect the unexpected in that one.... a dance film with Ken Ghosh....a love story with Yash Raj and my father's film as a director. Kikki: Do you have a Lucky Charm, which you have always carry? Shahid Kapoor: honestly I don't believe in lucky charms. Shanaya: how u maintain urself? Shahid Kapoor : hey Shanaya...honestly I have quite a strict regime...try and work out five times a week...get at least 6 hrs of sleep....i am a vegetarian and try and eat small meals every 3 hours. Shanaya: R u really there?? Shahid Kapoor: yes i am really there Shanaya...i think Bollywood Hungama as a site are credible enough and you can trust them on that. Shahid Kapoor: yes i am really there Shanaya...i think Bollywood Hungama as a site are credible enough and you can trust them on that. Farrukh: Shahid all the time you do any solo movie people start comparing you with big stars like Aamir or Shahrukh does that offense you? Shahid Kapoor : not at all Farrukh....if anything it should offend them because i think i am still very very new...It is very difficult to be able to be successful as a solo actor and i consider myself very fortunate that i have been able to achieve it so soon. Priya64: when is ur movie with Kareena & Milenge Milenge releasing?? Shahid Kapoor : that's a good question...i keep asking that all the time as well priya....honestly i don't know when it is releasing but i am sure that it will release late this year or early next year. nur_kk: Which is yr fav song fr Kismat Konnection? Shahid Kapoor: i like 3 songs....Aye Pappi, Bakhuda and is this love. Shahid Kapoor: i like 3 songs....Aye Pappi, Bakhuda and is this love. nur_kk: Shahid a few wks ago, we've seen u in a new avatar...the dyed hair with a French beard, is it for yr new film Kaminay? If yes, tell us more abt the film. Shahid Kapoor : yes it is for my new film Kaminay ....n ...honestly its too early to talk about it ....all i can say is that its going to be something very different from what you have seen of me and i hope that you like it. Karam_Kapur: hi shahid, you are my icon, what can your fans expect from you in the near future? Shahid Kapoor : hey Karam...thanks so much...very honestly i am looking at building a long term relationship with my audience,....i feel that every time the audience enters the theatres...they have certain expectations form the film which are largely on the basis of the lead actor....i know people like me in love stories but at the same time i feel with only about 12 films behind me there is so much more that I can discover....i would want the audience to have the faith in my films to give them one watch....and hopefully not know what to expect...and i hope that i can surprise them in a good way and at the same time give them what they like. Priya64: what are ur fav holiday destinations? Shahid Kapoor: i like Europe ...i love the combination of old architecture and landscape ...so any part of Europe is good for me. Kartik: who is your favorite actor and director?? Shahid Kapoor: kartik my fav actor is my father and as for directors i really admire Hitchcock, copola, Satyajit Ray, James Cameron ...in India i like Raju Hirani , Rakeysh Mehra, Aamir Khan, and Shimit Amin. Arjun.Kapoor: What according to you is the unique selling point of Kismat Konnection? Shahid Kapoor: Arjun i think its got very good music...its a young, fun film which is quite entertaining... Priya64: how do u rate ur father..? Shahid Kapoor: i don't think i can rate him Priya...he is in a league of his own...i just feel fortunate to be his son and to learn from his brilliant performances nur_kk: What is yr next release? Is it going to be Paatshala or Milenge Milenge? Shahid Kapoor : honestly i am not sure which is going to be my next release....However in Paathshala i have a special appearance and i have only shot for it for 7 days....just thought you guys should know abt it so you don't expect more of me in the film. Riddhi: what do you feel when people talk about the resemblance of u to SRK? Shahid Kapoor: riddhi..honestly i take it as a compliment but at the same time i believe firmly that i have to find a place for myself and my endeavor is to do that...also i don't take it too seriously becos SRK is 15 years my senior and may be if people ask me this after 15 years hence...i would take it seriously. Shahid Kapoor: SRK is 15 years my senior and may be if people ask me this after 15 years hence...i would take it seriously. Riddhi: if u r not an actor then what would you have been? Shahid Kapoor: i would have been a good for nothing :) Shraddha: u won't believe i have watched Jab We Met for more than 76 times. So when did u and Kareena coming together on screen? Shahid Kapoor : first of all Shraddha...a minute long hug for seeing my film so many times....as of now there seems to be nothing on the cards but if something does come up am sure you guys will get to know. Ursula Poland: Hi Shahid, I'm from POLAND, we love you here :) Shahid Kapoor : hey Ursula....great to know that i have people who see my films all the way in Poland....will make sure every film of mine releases there. anu4sanju: what do you have to say about your new movie Paatshala where u play teacher ya what? Shahid Kapoor : well yes its a friend's film anu...and i have a special appearance in the film and yes i do play a teacher...it was quite fun actually Arjun.Kapoor: Any scenes from Kismat Konnection, which are memorable to you? Shahid Kapoor : Arjun...i like the emotional scene between me and vidya pre-climax and also all the comic scenes with me and vishal were good fun Shahid Kapoor : Arjun...i like the emotional scene between me and vidya pre-climax and also all the comic scenes with me and vishal were good fun Arjun.Kapoor: Were you surprised when you first heard that Vidya Balan was going to be paired opposite you? Shahid Kapoor : yes Arjun...people did have a different perception of her as she has always done roles like Parineeta but Aziz uncle was really convinced and I had full faith in his conviction nitesh_shahani: When r ur planning to get engaged? Shahid Kapoor: nitesh yaar...pehle ladki toh dhoondho lo Zafar: shahid i m damn sure u r the next Bollywood king after Shahrukh khan. Shahid Kapoor: thanks zafar...hope that i can live up to your expectations Priya64: what's ur fav song?? Mine is Aye paapi.. read that vidya had problems matching dance steps with ya.. How was the experience? Shahid Kapoor : yes i like Aye pappi a lot too....i am lucky to have trained as a dancer for four years....and i think Vidya did quite well eventually although yes she had to rehearse a bit. Shahid Kapoor : yes i like Aye pappi a lot too....i am lucky to have trained as a dancer for four years....and i think Vidya did quite well eventually although yes she had to rehearse a bit. Aamir: when r u and Vidya Balan going to have another movie? Shahid Kapoor: Aamir...as soon as the script comes along which i suitable for both of us.... Shraddha: what's ur height in reality? In KK, u say 5.10 but in almost all the biographies its 5.7. Shahid Kapoor: my height is actually 5 ' 10 " and i ll make sure that its corrected in all the biographies :) Fenil Seta: Hi Shahid! This is FENIL. How is it working with Vishal Bharadwaj? Shahid Kapoor: Fenil....i think Vishal is a fantastic director and what we are doing is something I am very excited about nur_kk: Do u surf the net often? Have u been to yr fan sites or post in forums to interact with yr fans? Shahid Kapoor: yes i do surf the net often...and i am actually been thinking about starting my website...to interact with my fans. Shockalot: Hey Shahid, we know you? Are u getting ready to start shooting for your new movie with Rani! Any info you can give us on that movie. Shahid Kapoor: honestly i am not allowed to speak about my film with Rani...probably Yash Raj would be the best to speak about it Kashish: hello. What role u r playing in ur father's film? Shahid Kapoor: hey kashish...too early to speak about that...will let you know as soon as it is the right time. Its me : do u think that u are more good as an actor then dancer?? Shahid Kapoor : i think i have had the good fortune of training for 4 years as a dancer but right now honestly i am focusing on my acting cos that's the first thing an actor needs to do Neha: Will you be having any concerts in India during the month of August? Shahid Kapoor: nothing on schedule right now nitesh_shahani: VIDYA or KAREENA...Who acc to u makes a better pair with u? Shahid Kapoor: i think Amrita Rao and Kareena Kapoor Allka: hey shahid!!!! Who is the one female actor that you'd love to work with whom u haven't acted yet?? Shahid Kapoor: allka i would really love to work with few actresses - Deepika, Katrina, and Sonam. vashini13: ur link ups news, did they effect you? Shahid Kapoor: all will say is dont believe everything that you read nur_kk : why Milenge Milenge is still not out? Are u guys done with the shoots? Shahid Kapoor: yes the shooting of Milenge got over 3 years back lucky : Shahid any new upcoming action movies from u?? Shahid Kapoor : yes Vishal Bharadwaj's film will have some action Priya64: Any more movies with Ayesha takia. Really enjoyed u both in Fool n Final though i think the movie was dumb... i just watched coz u were in it!!.. Shahid Kapoor: hey Priya...thanks a lot ...ha ha ha...yes i have had great fun working with Ayesha...you will see both of us in Paathshala although we both are doing special appearances nur_kk : Shahid u are a really good dancer! So by far which song fr yr films do u think has got the most difficult dance steps or something u would consider as a big challenge? Shahid Kapoor : i think that is still to come nur...i am doing a dance film with Ken ghosh and i will be really pushing the limits with what i can do in that film so i hope you can enjoy kashish : it has seen that u have type cast from the past couple of films as a love boy so dont u think you should need to do some different and action movie? Shahid Kapoor: i agree with you kashish...that is something that i am seriously thinking about and i am sure in my future films there will be other films apart from love stories as well Shahid Kapoor: i agree with you kashish...that is something that i am seriously thinking about and i am sure in my future films there will be other films apart from love stories as well NAZIA: Shahid i am ur biggest fan... i know u've heard this million times but really i think ur a very nice person Shahid Kapoor: thanks Nazia...where are you from. Amrita Hayek: I think you look the best with Amrita Rao! Please do another film with her. Shahid Kapoor: ok Amrita...i will do another film with Amrita :)...i promise Karam_Kapur : Who are your friends within the fraternity? Shahid Kapoor : very few...Ahmed Khan who is a choreographer who i have known since childhood...Ken Ghosh who rejected me in my first audition ...that's it actually most of my friends are outside the industry Shahid Kapoor : very few...Ahmed Khan who is a choreographer who i have known since childhood...Ken Ghosh who rejected me in my first audition ...that's it actually most of my friends are outside the industry nur_kk : Shahid r u religious? Shahid Kapoor: hmmm...well i believe in God very strongly. nitesh_shahani: Madhuri Dixit or Sridevi...ur favorite dancer? Shahid Kapoor: Maduri Dixit definitely Karam_Kapur: what u think about Imran and JTYJN? Shahid Kapoor : honestly i haven't seen the film...really looking forward to seeing it though.....have heard such good things about the film and Imran....whatever i have seen in the promos he looks really promising Shahid Kapoor : really looking forward to seeing it though.....have heard such good things about the film and Imran....whatever i have seen in the promos he looks really promising Karam_Kapur: Will the fans get to see you performing live anytime soon?? Shahid Kapoor : hmmm...karan...there is nothing on the cards right now but i love live shows and as soon as i get the opportunity i ll try and do something. Pria: Hey Shahid. It is 4 in the morning in New York and I'm not a morning person but I woke especially to chat with you:) As much as I loved Ishq Vishk and Jab We Met, I absolutely loved your performance in Fida (you were so badass!). Are you thinking of doing similar roles in the future? Shahid Kapoor : hey Pria....join the gang....i am not a morning person either and thanks for making the effort....there is a film of mine coming up called Kaminay directed by Vishal Bharadwaj....i have a feeling that film will give you what you are looking for Karam_Kapur: What advice would you give anyone trying to break into the world of Bollywood? Shahid Kapoor : first of all spend some time on the sets behind the camera....learning what films is all about because it is actually different from how it looks then prove to yourself that you are capable of whatever job you are looking at taking up in films and then wish for a little luck Karam_Kapur: If you could say 1 thing to your critics, what would it be? Shahid Kapoor: i make films for audiences....i respect the critics but i wish they would give the junta's opinion rather than a personalized one Shubhra: Shahid I loved you in Kismet Konnection, you were the star of the movie, every scene with you was just awesome. Loved everything about you in the movie. Hope to see loads of good works from you in the future, really have huge expectations since you are so good. Love you Shubhra Shahid Kapoor: hey Shubhra...thank you, thank you, thank you....i promise ill work harder everyday to live up to all your expectations. Afar: shahid r u love flying kites. if yes than come Pakistan on basant festival. Shahid Kapoor: ha ha ha well...i have flown kites as a kid but honestly if i do come to Pakistan it will be for the love and support of my fans Sheetal: have u heard abt www.shahidonline.net, please do check it out, there is over 2,000 members and they all love u soooooooooooo much, including me! Shahid Kapoor: hey Sheetal...honestly i have been on the site a few times...thanks for all your love...you have done a great job with it DipT: Out of all of the characters that you have played in your movie so far, which one do you believe closely reflects your true personality? Shahid Kapoor: none of them Dipt honestly...i feel each one of them is a character. nidheya_shahid: I'm praying hard to god that u bag all the awards for best actor this year!! Shahid Kapoor: hey Nidheya...thanks so much ...big hug The handsome: how often do you work out Shahid? What's the key to perfect physique like you? Shahid Kapoor : i think its a combination of a few things....i try to work out at least 5 times a week...eat meals every 3 hours....try and stay off anything that's sweet of you Shahid Kapoor : i think its a combination of a few things....i try to work out at least 5 times a week...eat meals every 3 hours....try and stay off anything that's sweet of you nitesh_shahani: do u like Supriya ji in KHICHDI??she had a really funny role in it:) Shahid Kapoor: oh ya absolutely she was fabulous in that nitesh nitesh_shahani: What does Shahid Mean? Shahid Kapoor: Shahid means witness to the presence of GOD. Priya64: I m from Bangkok.. i have heard that u have been there a few times already for shooting.. How do u like that place? Shahid Kapoor: honestly Bangkok is one of my favorite short of holiday destinations because its so close....i Love the people there and i love the cheap shopping Sunny: Hello Shahid! Lovely greetings from Germany!!!..do u love partying late night? Shahid Kapoor: hey Sunny...honestly i dont party too much. sunny : were you nervous that you will compared with Shahrukh khan as he has worked in all Aziz Mirza movies before this? Shahid Kapoor: not really sunny ...i wasn't nervous...comparisons are inevitable...what's essential is that the film does well and Kismat has done well so i am satisfied. apu: y r u sporting a beard ? Shahid Kapoor: its my look for Vishal Bhardwaj's film Kaminay ....i was shooting for it while giving interviews for Kismat . Fayyazka: shahid any plans for any concert in Dubai. Shahid Kapoor: well fayazzka nothing on the cards right now but i love Dubai....i guess it will be a good idea to do a live show there...lets see if we can work out something NAZIA: Shahid, its my birthday tomorrow and i cant believe I'm talking to u... I've liked you since ur first film and i hope u grow to become even better star than u are right now...i'm a very shy person so i cant really express how much i do appreciate u and ur acting. Shahid Kapoor: hey Nazia...wishing you a very happy birthday well in advance...wishing you all the luck and love for the coming year...thank you for all the appreciation from the bottom of my heart Lots: hey shahid...who is ur competitor? Shahid Kapoor : my competition is with myself....i guess people will keep coming and going ...sometimes i will be above sometimes below....but with each passing day...if i improve myself i will be satisfied. Shahid Kapoor : my competition is with myself.... .. nitesh_shahani: ur favorite scene from Jab We Met? Shahid Kapoor: the scene between Aditya and Geet when they meet again in the second half under the girl's hostel. Shraddha: by the way shahid how r u feeling after u had a pain in ur neck?? Shahid Kapoor: hey shradha...thanks for your concern...i am feeling quite good and have resumed all my work. Kiran: hi shahid!! u were awesome in kismat konnection! Shahid Kapoor: hey kiran...thanks so much IAMFANOFURS: Who is your idol in the film industry? Shahid Kapoor: i really look up to my father because i think every film he does he takes his performance to the next level. Shahid Kapoor: i really look up to my father because i think every film he does he takes his performance to the next level Singh: do you feel comfortable doing movies with Kareena after what happened? Shahid Kapoor : as a professional...i am ok with it The handsome: Shahid, Who is your favorite actor and actress nowadays? Shahid Kapoor: Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan.... Ayesha: Hi Shahid this is Ayesha from Canada Calgary...first i saw kismat konnection and i loved it you were awesome. second i was there in Toronto when you were shooting for kk....but we didn't meet i guess my kismat...my question r u planning to direct?? if yes ill be waiting for that day. not only me all your fans. Thank you Ayesha Shahid Kapoor : hi Ayesha...honestly i haven't really thought about direction....am just trying to focus on my acting right now and i hope that the next time i am in Canada we will get an opportunity to meet. Scooby: hi shahid i liked ur movie Ishq Vishk very much. After that u were really good in 36 China Town. Chup Chup Ke was also good although it did not do that well business.. And Jab We Met was awesome.. Shahid Kapoor: hey Scooby thanks buddy...hope i can make better films, which you will continue to like. AARABLUE: Shahid..Any secret about your beautiful, shiney hair??? Shahid Kapoor: bas roz subah uthkar,,,...i wash my hair....no other secrets. Riddhi: i just want to tell u that u r doing a gr8 job...being among so many actors u hv proved ur self. Shahid Kapoor: thank you riddhi...for recognizing my work...lots of love. Shahid Kapoor: hey guys....it really was wonderful chatting with you.... I feel blessed to have so much love from all you guys ...i promise that Ill work harder every day to make better films....try and catch up with you as soon as I can...love always....and always remember the saying...Life is like a box of chocolates....you never know what you are going to get ....so stay positive and keep rocking....shahid.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jul 2008 | 8:20 am 'Indian entertainment sector to grow 18 percent annually'With new markets opening up, the Indian entertainment and media sector is poised to witness about 18 percent annual growth in the next five years, according to a recent study conducted by consultancy and auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 7:33 am Sajid Khan confirms the cast of 'House Full'What's the final star cast of Sajid Khan's HOUSE FULL, his next venture after the immensely successful HEYY BABYY? In between there was talk that Amitabh Bachchan was expected to head the cast of this multi-starrer, which stars Akshay Kumar in the lead. Besides, Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were being considered. "I had never confirmed Amit-ji," Sajid clarifies. So what's the final cast then? "The confirmed cast is Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Deepika Padukone, Jiah Khan and Boman Irani," he says. Kareena? "No, she isn't part of my film, she's doing KAMBAKTH ISHQ. I should finalize one more heroine in a week's time," he adds. While HEYY BABYY was shot in Australia, HOUSE FULL will be filmed in New York and New Jersey, besides Rio and Bahamas from January/February 2009 onwards.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2008 | 6:49 am Surprises galore with 'Kinng'Download Singh Is Kinng wallpapers That SINGH IS KINNG is eagerly anticipated by people within and outside the industry can be gauged by the fact that a number of producers are keen to launch/include the promo of their films with SINGH IS KINNG, which opens worldwide on August 8. Since SINGH IS KINNG is being released by Studio 18, the first look of Ashtavinayak's Sanju-Imran starrer KIDNAP [also distributed by Studio 18], will also be unveiled before SINGH IS KINNG begins. That's not all, the promo of Akki's next release CHANDI CHOWK TO CHINA [the promo was launched with THE DARK KNIGHT] will also make it with the prints of SINGH IS KINNG. Wait, there's more to follow! Promos of Rituparno Ghosh's THE LAST LEAR [Amitabh, Preity, Arjun, Shefali], Atul Agnihotri's HELLO [Salman, Katrina, Sohail, Sharman], Samir Karnik's multi-starrer HEROES and Ajit Pal's VICTORY [Harman], will also be seen, besides the promo of the newly-launched channel Colours. There's a strong possibility that the promo of Dharmendra's CHAMKU [Bobby] might be included as well. Wow, so many promos⦠"I enjoy watching new promos when I watch a film. It generates tremendous excitement. I genuinely wish the distributors and multiplexes are kind enough to play all these promos," SINGH IS KINNG producer Vipul Shah tells me. Expect a bonanza with the most awaited movie of the season!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2008 | 6:41 am Percept to release 'Ramchand Pakistani' in IndiaPakistani director Mehreen Jabbar's debut film 'Ramchand Pakistani' is the next in a row to be released in India by Percept Picture Company (PPC) after the hugely popular 'Khuda Kay Liye'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am Spoof on sister Ekta in 'Money Hai...' upsets Tusshar KapoorActress Rakhi Vijayan, who played the air-headed Sweety in Ekta Kapoor's long-running sitcom 'Hum Paanch', had a bitter parting with Balaji Telefilms and it shows up in a spoof on the TV tycoon in the latest comedy 'Money Hai To Honey Hai'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 4:30 am Toronto's Bollywood mega show dances into Guinness recordsThe organizers of the annual South Asian Masala! Mehndi! Masti! show here claim to have established a Guinness record by conducting the world's biggest-ever dance class, attended by over 3,000 people.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 4:02 am Harman Baweja plays cricket with star sportsmen for 'Victory'Making a movie on cricket isn't easy - as Harman Baweja has discovered. The budding actor shared the pitch not only with Rajasthan's seasoned Ranji Trophy players, but also Australian players like Brett Lee and Stuart Clark for 'Victory'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jul 2008 | 3:31 am Three Idiots begins the journeyAnother clean comedy filled movie to be enjoyed by the whole family is on its way.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Dipsshikha - From movies to reality showsDipsshikha Nagpal is raring to go and wants to try her hand at something different and new! After doing infinite daily soaps, the actress is ready for a role reversal! Its very natural to become jaded by repeatedly doing same thing and nowadays with so many reality shows consuming the air time, telly actors do have a choice to experiment and play themselves.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Revealed - Shineys love for his parentsShiney Ahuja has an action thriller Hijack coming up for release but he is actually all set to Hijack his parents in real life.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Sudden love felt on mythology by woodsIt is believed that sizzling bodies and action physics do the business among the woods. All of a sudden there is a shift over such thought at least by a section.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Sajid Khan fixes his superstarsSajid Khan, who is now attracting enough attention for his newly launched talk show SAJIDS SUPERSTARS is gearing up to taste success in film making for the second time.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Akshay Kumar Promotes Singh Is Kinng [Gallery]Akshay Kumar promotes SINGH IS KINNG to the press in Los Angeles!Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Doels to dazzle together againSenior of the three Deols, Dharmendra with Sunny and Bobby will soon be making their appearance again together in yet another movie made under their banner. The father and son(s) team were last seen together in Anil Sharmas Apne.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Akshay may have to refuse Salmans offerRumours are rife in media circles that Salman Khan is keen to promote his lady Katrina Kaifs keenly anticipated feature, Singh Is Kinng, and has invited her and Akshay Kumar to participate in his show, Dus Ka Dum.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Imraan to team up with his mamu againThis new development can be perhaps termed as Imraan Khans destiny.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Sanjay Dutt says no to celebrationsSanjay Dutt has shown an actors responsibility towards the society in a different way.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am Unforgettable Diary: Day 8 - When Madhuri-Ash reunited for 'Dola Re Dola'- The BIG evening arrived. The evening of 26th July. The evening when Madhuri announced loud and clear, yet again, that she is THE lady when it comes to making hearts 'dhak dhak' go all over again. Worldwide. And she did that in style. Making her debut in 'Unforgettable' at Los Angeles, she made a grand entry where she arrived with a horde of dancers who graciously made way for her to take center stage. What followed from there on was sheer magic! - It was just the sound of 'Ku Ku Ku' (from the famous 'Choli Ke Peeche' composition by Lakshmikant Pyarelal) which was good enough to send the crowds in ruptures. No, Madhuri didn't perform on this number but the one which kick started the event was 'Ek Do Teen', yet another LP composition from 'Tezaab'. With a phenomenal crowd backing behind her, she went on to do many more tracks including A.R. Rahman's 'Kay Sera Sera' (Pukar). - However, the highlight of the evening was her pairing with Aishwarya Rai for the number 'Dola Re Dola'. Ismail Darbar's magic spellbinded a 20000 odd crowd yet again as Madhuri and Ash matched steps in perfect rhythm all over again. LA was enthralled but there was a lot more in the offering! - Buzz is that 20000 patrons out there at the venue were actually occupying a space which was meant for 12000 people. No wonder, there were people all over including aisles. Production values at LA, rightly considered to be the 'Mecca of global entertainment', were huge and as per insiders, they were even better than what the stars had witnessed in the opening show at Toronto! - With great sound to match, the props and lighting were great too. LCD curtains, backstage LCD screens, gizmos - all of them contributed to the LA concert matching standards as witnessed in international shows. As someone rightly pointed out backstage, it seemed as if nothing lesser than Madonna was performing LIVE! - Talking about international standards and Madonna, audience didn't care less since they had Amitabh Bachchan amidst themselves. Though everyone from Riteish Deshmukh to Madhuri Dixit had their golden moments while audience too having all the right reasons to rejoice, the atmosphere was altogether different with Big B taking center stage. He sung his famous numbers from the 70s and 80s all over again but the moment of the event was him reprising his unforgettable trademark dance steps for the number 'Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai' [Kaalia]! - Big B taking center stage comes with a story by itself. As everyone is aware by now, he has been indisposed for last so many days. He wasn't in his best spirits till moments before his act and was wrapped in muffler and shawl. However, the moment he got into his costume and arrived in front of a roaring crowd, it was a different Amitabh Bachchan altogether. Not showing any signs of discomfort, he gave the appreciative 'junta' it's paisa vasool moments! q - Meanwhile the 'bachcha brigade' has been in it's elements as well. Riteish is enjoying all the attention he is getting while kick starting the events and the LA concert was no different. Getting madder with every passing day, he is now used to the thunderous response his acts have been getting him. Even though the songs and the dances remain to be the same from one show to another, it is the improvisation and sheer comfort while occupying the stage which is making all the difference. - Ditto for Preity Zinta who has been dancing away to glory with her many songs including the ones from 'Kal Ho Na Ho' [Shankar Ehsaan Loy]. Humor too is accompanying her wherever she goes since now she is being termed as a Lady Soldier. Reason? The flu has spread it's wings over the 'pretty woman' as well and at LA, she too took the stage in spite of being unwell! - However, the man who is continuing to get more and more whacky day by day is Abhishek Bachchan. Yet another show, yet another entry from the crowds. And this time around, he also had a cradle/suspended platform (akin to what one witnesses with those who clean windows at high rises) for company as he juggled from one end of crowd area to another! He went berserk and also did the crowd, which continued to make this tour one evening to remember for all! - While so much happened on stage, back stage drama was in full force as well. Vishal Dadlani shares an interesting anecdote. Apparently, while working on the sound design for the show, he was interacting with the Sound Engineer who belonged to LA and had earlier worked on setting the stage for international concerts. Oblivious to the stars for which he was working for this time around, he wasn't clued in to the legend called Amitabh Bachchan. This is when Vishal woke him to the fact. He gave him a simple analogy. He asked him how would he react if he worked setting up the platform for someone like Elvis Presley. All dreamy eyed, the Engineer's obvious answer was - 'Unbelievable and over the moon.' To this, Vishal replied, "Bro, today you are doing it for someone as legendary as Presley. Get your best work in place, stay tuned and do check out the response from the audience. You would have lived you dream!' While it is obvious that the Engineer as well as thousands of fans did get to live their dream, it was another concert on another day, just in a matter of hours for the stars. As they moved out of a enthralling response in LA, it was time to board flight for San Francisco and rock the show. Again!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jul 2008 | 8:44 pm Katrina upset with Salman, plans to go her separate wayRumours are rife that one of the hottest couples in Bollywood, Salman Khan and Katrin...Source: India News | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:38 pm Rajnikant gets ready to shoot RobotTamil superstar Rajnikant is likely to leave for the US shortly to join the US-based...Source: India News | 28 Jul 2008 | 3:01 pm Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots goes on floorsRajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Madhavan and Boman Irani has gone on floors. The film is a feel good family entertainer. It has the same warmth, simplicity and fun associated with Raju Hirani's films. Hirani doesn't want to give away the look of his protagonists right now, which is why the teaser doesn't have any of the actors in it. The shoot of the film with the supporting characters has already begun. Hirani and his team will be leaving in late August for the shoot with the principal cast. The film is scheduled to be shot in Ladakh, Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai as well. Aamir and rest of the cast will begin shooting in early September. Hirani plans to wrap 3 Idiots by December. Vidhu Vinod Chopra is producing the film. Abhijat Joshi and Raju Hirani have written the screenplay and the lyrics are by Swanand Kirkire. Shantanu Moitra is composing the music for the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:52 pm Tendulkar to make Bollywood debutMUMBAI (Reuters) - Sachin Tendulkar will make his Bollywood debut with a cameo role in a film about the miracles of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:19 pm Subhash K Jha speaks about Money Hai Toh Honey HaiDon't groan. Give this a chance. It won't make you dance. But hey Money Hai Toh Honey Hai has a certain sincerity of purpose and a rather sturdy narrative mode that serves the comic purpose until interval. That's when the pace slackens, the interest-level droops and the chuckles drop drastically to make way for a touching simple and naïve climax that tells us, it's okay to be ordinary, that living is about letting your dreams run free. Choreographer Ganesh Acharya's earlier directorial effort Swami suffered from a well-intended narrative gone awry due to storytelling inertia. This time, Acharya is on surer ground. And it's got little to with the Mauritian outdoors and the sun kissed beaches that stroke against the characters' dreams without fanning them to a feverish pitch. Money Haiâ¦. soaks you in a warm sun without causing us a sun stroke. It's finally a failed comedy. But it's an honourable failure. The first thing that strikes you about this slim satire is the thehrao. Seldom have you seen a less noisy comedy in recent times. The background sounds are kept at a minimum. For once the characters don't scream inanities and double meanings at one another. The plot about six incorrigible losers who get a chance in life when a wacky millionaire (Prem Chopra, so over- the -top he topples into the abyss of the macabre) makes the Losers Inc. a chance they can't refuse. Some of the tracks in the plot are truly funny. Hansika Motwani as a TV icon who wants to break away from her weepy bahu image on a long-running soap (the spoof on Ekta Kapoor is in abject bad taste) is surprisingly in command over the rites of screen excesses. Hansika's hammy acting is so purposely pitched at an extravagant decibel you can't but laugh. Upen Patel's toy-boy act with the high-velocity Archana Puran Singh is also hilarious. The rest of the comic act swings from rib tickling to drab. But what the heck! No harm in trying to make a comedy that keeps a balance between burlesque and aesthetics. A remarkable aspect of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is the choreography. Ganesh Acharya changes tracks as a choreographer. The music and dances in this film have a frisky flighty fruity but tightly-cordoned flavour. Very outdoors, very sexy and different. And it's not just Govinda who gets to swing to an original beat. Every actor swings into a freewheeling groove. Ironically, Govinda and Aftab Shivdasani, no stranger to the comic mood, are comparatively tame. Upen and Hansika pull out all stops. And Celina Jaitley playing a fashion designer who dreams of making clothes for the working-class tugs at heart instead of g-strings. The theme of dreamers coming together to assert their yearnings in ways that are sometimes-interesting, sometimes-listless. But you know what? Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is not half as bad as it could've been if the character's didn't impose a morality of restraint over the goings-on.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:41 pm Guess Who!We are sure that your weekend must have been really good (read 'best'). Well, after the lazy weekend, here comes your dose of mind-refresher, the quintessential something that you need to have a great week ahead! We are indeed talking about your favorite game of 'Guess Who', only on your favourite film website, Bollywood Hungama! The fact about this week's celebrity is that her life is just like the open page from the 'Diary of the Rich And Famous', that there's hardly anything about her that is not known! Still, we will try our best to quiz you by saying that this week's celebrity is surely a chic who is giving many a topnotch heroines a run for the Numero Uno position! There's a famous saying in Bollywood, that 'If you aim for the moon, you will surely get the stars'. Likewise, she aimed for the Universe, she got the World and how! This gorgeous lass who was born to doctor parents, first conquered the world of fashion and then entered Bollywood with a bang, but without any plan! After reading the clues, if you feel that you have cracked this one, then, simply post in your clues below and keep your fingers crossed as we reveal the answersâ¦next week! To know the answer to last week's picture quiz, click hereSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:38 pm
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