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The Unforgettable Tour Diary: Day 23 - Backstage drama excites Atlantic City audience- 'Unforgettable' reached the Atlantic City over the weekend gone by and it was sheer glitter and glamour of the city which was to be seen to be believed. Boasting of the kind of sheen which befits ornamental beauty, the city seemed to be shining in gold all over. Add to that the hotel arrangements which provided a truly luxurious setting, courtesy rooms boasting of Jacuzzis and all around mirror designing! - Apart from the high that stars got on stage, off stage too it was quite some fun, especially for Riteish Deshmukh. On his visit to a neighborhood casino, he went on to make as much as 5000 dollars for himself and that too in mere 10 minutes. Shekhar wasn't that lucky though since he ended up poorer by 500 dollars. Well, koyi jeeta koyi haara! - There is an interesting anecdote around Om Shanti Om. While in India the film saw its satellite premiere over the weekend gone by, far off in USA as well the film made its presence felt. Apparently, as Vishal and his band chose to travel in their bus while enjoying a road trip from New York to Atlantic City, the driver chose to play Om Shanti Om. Though everyone was aware about the merits and credentials of the film, the local bodyguards of Vishal were taken by surprise when they detected the composer in his one scene act (Readers may remember that Vishal played the role of an assistant director in the second half of the film). - Coming to the show, it boasted of a 14000 odd strong crowd. Yet again, there were million odd obstacles which came in way of the stars before they set their feet on stage. However, it was collective will of each of them which made sure that not a single shoulder sagged and no dip in morale was evidenced. Backing each other in the worst of adversities, it was time for stars to come up with yet another 'paisa vasool' entertainment. - Well, 'paisa vasool' entertainment it certainly was for the audience, though more so for a section of crowd which was seated at a strategic point from where backstage was visible. While performance of a particular star was on at the stage, the others stood behind the scenes and kept themselves entertained. The same happened when Big B was holding the center-stage. As Abhishek, Madhuri, Ash, Preity, Vishal, Shekhar and Riteish were jumping and dancing around in their green room, one of them realized that they all were visible to the audience! - For a moment, they were taken aback since this was least expected. However, realizing that this particular section of crowd was thrilled to see their off-stage antics, Abhishek got into his trademark prankster mode and started pegging the audience. While he was having fun with his fans, he even pulled in Ash who was oblivious to all the happening. The moment she was conned into being exposed from backstage, it was but natural for the audience to go completely mad. No wonder, at any point of time, there were two streams of cheering happening - one for the man/woman on stage and other for those who were back stage. - Meanwhile high energy continued to be the strong point at Atlantic City as well. While Amitabh Bachchan was performing, Vishal and Shekhar along with Abhishek and Riteish joined him for an impromptu act. Abhishek went a step ahead and pegged Ash and Preity to have a closer look at the performance while only ending up in pushing them on the stage right in front of the audience. And all of this when the ladies just didn't see it coming! It was time for some point-in-time act out there. - There were some on-stage mishaps though which seemed to be slightly threatening. Vishal fell on his injured knee (yet again, he has a long history in terms of minor accidents) and got into a horrible stage where he couldn't even move on stage. He did go ahead with a round of painkillers and thankfully the damage didn't turn out to be overtly serious. However, this was one situation which he really wanted to avoid on this long tour. - For Preity Zinta it was turning out to be a special evening since Vishal and Shekhar dropped 'Dil Dance Maare' [Tashan] to accommodate the title song of 'Salaam Namaste' as a part of their performance. While Preity indeed wanted to join them on stage for the chartbuster number from her film, she could not since she was dressed up for the 'Bhoombhro' [Mission Kashmir] act which was to follow next. Wearing a Kashmiri outfit for a beach song didn't quite seem to fit into the scheme of things after all! - From the Saturday night fever at Atlantic City, the stars headed for Chicago where the event was waiting to kick start in less than 24 hours. It was time for some quick rest to be followed by yet another evening of glitz, glamour and energy!Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm Salman gifts a Raj Kapoor painting to RanbirNo matter how tough Salman Khan looks from outside, he is an ultra soft side which not many people know of. Well, after having gained the reputation of being the proverbial Bad Boy of Bollywood, its only time for Salman to show his soft side. And what better platform for it then his popular game show 10 Ka Dum. The episode in question had Ranbir Kapoor along with his (onscreen) leading ladies Deepika and Minissha Lamba, who were on the 'Independence Day' special show to promote their forthcoming film Bachna Ae Haseeno. Even as they were shooting, Ranbir got very emotional because they were shooting at RK Studios. An emotion-filled Ranbir said that his grandfather (the late Raj Kapoor) shot his first film Aag in that studio, while his dad (Rishi Kapoor) shot for his first film Bobby there and now he too was shooting at the same place! Salman made the evening even more memorable for the teenage heartthrob Ranbir by presenting him a painting of Raj Kapoor that he specially painted for the chalet he has at RK. Way to go, Salman!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:53 pm Bappi Lahiri plays an NRI tycoon in Main Aur Mrs. KhannaA few days back we had reported that 'Disco King' Bappi Lahiri would be seen acting in a film titled Rocking Dard-e-Disco. Now the latest is that the veteran music composer cum singer will also be seen in a crucial role in Sohail Khan's production Main Aur Mrs. Khanna. Bollywood Hungama spoke to Bappi Da to get some more details on the same, "Yes, I am playing a pretty important role of a NRI tycoon in Main Aur Mrs. Khanna. In fact, I just shot for a month in Australia. I have even sung two songs in the film. The music of the film is given by Sajid-Wajid." So how did you bag this role? "Wellâ¦I just got a call from Sohail and Salman asking me to do the film. My small role in Om Shanti Om was appreciated where I sang the track 'OK OK' and the movie went on to become a super hit. Hope this film also does well" And what's the status of Rocking Dard-e-Disco, "I am acting as well as composing the music for this film. The film also stars Rituparna Sengupta, Sneha Ullal but the lady opposite me is yet to be finalized." Besides his acting ventures, Bappi Da is also gearing up with his latest album, "Yes, my new album is called My Loveâ¦Disco King Bappi Da. It features Jetta who is a rapper with 50 cent. She has sung a song and also features in the video as a Rap King. The album will be released in September. It will also feature another American actress Dyna who will be seen in a music video", signs off the truly versatile singer-music composer and now actor.Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:47 pm Aki Narula enjoyed designing for Ranbir
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:19 pm The Unforgettable Tour Diary: Day 24 - It's time for Olympic cheers and costume goofs- This time around, the word 'Unforgettable' was more suited for the stars themselves than the audience. Reason? News of Abhinav Bindra winning an Olympic Gold spread like a wild fire and though everyone out there was elated, the man who was seen celebrating most was none other than Amitabh Bachchan. He wasn't making any effort whatsoever to conceal his excitement and was more than vocal in letting everyone know about him being overjoyed at India's moment of pride! - Talking about Olympics, apart from performing on stage (obviously) and blogging (obviously...again!), Amitabh Bachchan is constantly cued in on all the recent happenings at the biggest sporting event. He is watching the sport in all the time available to him and is not just aware about everything interesting which is happening on a day to day basis but also well versed with the medal tally and the works. He was as excited as a child the moment news broke about Bindra winning Gold Medal for the country. - Meanwhile on stage, he was doing his part and winning his audience time and again. A cast was spell on Chicago crowd as Big B continued to pull something or the other out of his magic hat. Hit dialogues from his yesteryear films, trademark dance step of 'Jahaan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai' [Kaalia], the title track from Don - everything just added on to spellbind the audience. - For the first time in the US leg of the tour, there was no Madhuri Dixit to join the stars. However, youngsters took it on them along with Big B to ensure that her absence was compensated for by their bravura act. It was a small venue which could accommodate 9000 people but the buzz is that an additional 2000 paved their way into the venue. Yet another night. Yet another event. And some more magic! - The venue boasted of huge production values and as stated by quite a few members from the audience as well as promoters, the city had never witnessed any Bollywood show like this before. LED screens were all over with special electronic curtains creating a surreal feel. Wizcraft, people behind 'Unforgettable', were in their complete elements here and they put their Commonwealth Games experience to full use here. The stars are especially excited about the man named Paul who has come up with a fantabulous job while playing the role of an outstanding technician. - Talking of people behind the stage, Vishal can't ever forget a lady by the name of Noreen! It could have been one messy Sunday but Noreen ensured that there was no letdown whatsoever. Read on to know what really happened! - Apparently, Vishal's costumes went missing and there was no time to launch a search. Reason? The show had to begin at 7:00 PM and it was already 6:20 PM. Stationed at his hotel, Vishal had to get something on to suit the mood of the stage and performance. This is where Noreen came to his rescue! She took him to a nearby mall and used her fashion experience to the fullest. In 20 minutes flat, she along with Vishal ran from one store to another, picked up stuff, didn't bother trying them out, dumped them into one huge bag and rushed to the venue. Of course, it was a fun of a different kind which Vishal got out of the entire experience. - Meanwhile buzz continues to be high all over the USA, courtesy an aggressive promotion and publicity which is happening in New York - the epicenter of all the action. At Times Square, every 5 minutes there is an advertisement of 'Unforgettable' which has been playing throughout the tour duration. Now that's quite a high for the troupe since this prominent advertising junction has been witness to some of the top international stars enjoying this kind of coverage. - After all the weekend fun, it is time to chill out, relax, watch some films and hang out in general for all the stars. From here, it is going to be Independence Day celebrations with New York being a witness to an 'Unforgettable' concert slated to take place on 15th August.Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 1:17 pm India's first international film- 'Aakashagopuram'MohanLal starrer Malayalam film, titled 'Aakasha Gopuram' directed by National awaSource: India News | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:45 pm Naomi gives her man a sizzling bum treat!!Naomi Campbell`s new beau Vladimir Doronin recently got an eyeful of the model`s pert bum when the supermodel sizzled in a sexy bikini and sarong for her yacht-based sunbathing extravaganza with him.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Madonna to wear Givenchy for Sticky and Sweet tour !Madonna has chosen French Haute Couture house Givenchy to design clothing for her new "Sticky and Sweet" world tour which starts in Britain this month, the fashion firm said on Tuesday.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Paris Hilton sued over lack of publicity for film !Paris Hilton didn`t do enough pledging for a 2006 sorority comedy, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Geri Halliwell bares it all for a saucy bikini shoot !Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell has bared her stunning bikini body for a sexy photo shoot in seven years, insisting that she`s finally comfortable with her body.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Deepika stuns with stunts in `Chandni Chowk...`: Nikhil Advani !Deepika Padukone insisted on doing all the action scenes in "Chandni Chowk To China" herself and director Nikhil Advani says that the actress sailed through the tough stunts.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm No one ever called me sexy: Deepika Padukone!Model-turned-actress Deepika Padukone, who is set for her second release "Bachna Ae Haseeno", is feeling ecstatic after topping the popular Maxim Hot 100 girls` worldwide list.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Hayes likely died of stroke: Sheriff`s department!Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff`s department said Tuesday.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm Aamir Perfectionist Khan came, conquered and cried!While the other stars make headlines for getting awards, the talented Aamir Khan hogs the limelight for accepting them in person! Nevertheless, the awards have tremendous significance for this ace actor who couldn`t stop himself from crying as he accepted the Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Award for his directorial debut `Taare Zameen Par`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:04 pm "Now it's time to begin shooting for London Dreams" - Vipul ShahChampagne bottles are being uncorked in dozens as Vipul Shah along with his friends and family continue their week long celebrations with Singh Is Kinng taking a record breaking weekend opening all over. Was he really foreseeing the film to take such a swashbuckling start all over even by the widest stretch of imagination? "Frankly speaking, I wasn't", says Vipul honestly, "You never know which way the audience turns. You may feel that you have made a good film but there are so many factors which could pull it down. For example, on Monday, there were some shows in Mumbai which got impacted due to heavy rains. Now imagine something like this happening over the first weekend itself. Such unforeseen factors could make so much difference to a film's performance." As one looks forward to an almost certain first week opening record of all times, Vipul Shah is already set to get started on his next project. "Now it's time to begin shooting for London Dreams", says the soft spoken filmmaker who has tasted blood with his very first production Singh Is Kinng, "After having another person direct a film, I am now raring to get behind the camera myself. In exactly a month from now, shooting would kick start for London Dreams. 14th September is going to be the D-day!" Incidentally this would be Vipul's first film ever which won't star Akshay Kumar in the lead. While Akshay has played an integral role in the success of each of the four films coming from Vipul Shah (Aankhen, Waqt, Namastey London and Singh Is Kinng), London Dreams would be featuring Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan. "It's going to be my first ever outing with both Salman and Ajay, I am looking forward to the experience", says Vipul who has now delivered four consecutive successful films in a short span of 6 years. Buzz is that London Dreams is a story of two childhood friends, who struggle to become rock stars in London. The film was earlier supposed to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi but the project was later shelved. Vipul Shah came into the picture a little later and took over the reins of the project. He is now producing as well as directing the film. "It has been nice celebrating all along post the success of Singh Is Kinng. However, one can't continue to do that forever. Yes, I am cherishing the success which has come my way but it should be business as usual in quick time. It is going to be quite an engaging season from here on since I am planning to bring the film somewhere in May/June 2009 timeframe. That's less than a year", concludes Vipul.Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 11:13 am Akshay's 'Cold' treatment by Vipul ShahIf you are wondering why Akshay sounds uncharacteristically nasal and toned-down in Singh Is Kinng, producer Vipul Shah gives the answer. "Akshay had a fierce cold while dubbing. There was no way we could postpone. So we used his nasal voice and Akshay even added a line in the dialogue about his character having a terrible zukaam" The Friday agitations by the Students Sikh Federation about the 'wrong' depiction of Sikhs at a theatre in Amritsar has left producer Vipul Shah agitated "My film has grossed 46-48 crore rupees over the first weekend. That's more than Om Shanti Om and Welcome which had the highest opening so far. So obviously the film has been liked. I can't please every single Sikh. Who are these agitators? This is nothing but a shortcut to fame. The boys of the Sikh Youth Federation must've thought that when the Delhi Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee protested, Akshay rushed to Delhi. In Amritsar they must've thought this is their way of getting Akshay into Amritsar. Surely there're easier ways of getting stars' attention. And Akshay couldn't spend one year moving from city to city appeasing the imagined hurt of self-appointed champions of the Sikh community. These are people who don't respect the opinion the highest authorities of their community who've said there's nothing objectionable in Singh Is Kinng. All the important and powerful bodies of the Sikh community cleared the film. What were these boys on Friday protesting about? They said they hadn't even seen the film. They just said it was an insult to Sikhism. But in what way?" Vipul feels there are professional protestors who jump up in protest against any culture-specific cinema. "They feel somehow their culture will be threatened when on the contrary, culture-specific films like Jodhaa-Akbar and Singh Is Kinng pay a homage to the people and culture of a community." On Friday 300 Sikhs saw Singh Is Kinng at Cinemax in Mumbai. "They were dancing the Bhangra with dhols after the screening. They told a news channel that this was the first film in 70 years of Indian cinema that had done justice to the Sikh community. What more endorsement for our motives can there be?" Vipul admits his guilt on the beard issue. "We admit Akshay's beard should've been longer. We added a scene where Akshay says he made a mistake by trimming his beard. And in the video with Snoop Dogg during the end titles he comes with a full beard, albeit a false one. It'd have taken Akshay two years to grow a natural beard. We had told the Shirmoni Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee that the beard would be false, and they had agreed" Vipul wants a law whereby freedom of expressions cannot be curbed. "The final authority on right and wrong in a film should be the censor board. Once the censors approve, all protests should be crushed with iron hands. Otherwise all of us should just fold up our production houses. I'm not disrespecting Sikh sentiments. So please stop hounding me for nothing." Vipul Shah couldn't be in a happier place. "The opening of Singh Is Kinng has been incredible. Business everywhere has been thundering. But I can only rest easy after the first two weeks. I'm glad that in spite of being a comedy, Singh Is Kinng isn't vulgar. I gave my director Anees Bazmi the freedom to do what he likes. I only wanted him to tell a morally correct story. I didn't want to flinch while watching it with my sons."Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:53 am No one ever called me sexy: Deepika
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:45 am George Clooney to star in Al Qaeda film
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2008 | 10:06 am Geri Halliwell strips for a bikini shootWashington (ANI): Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell has bared her stunning bikini body for a sexy photo shoot in seven years, insisting that she's finally comfortable with her body. Throughout her career, the 36-year-old has battled eating disorders, but is adamant that she is now fit and well after giving birth ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:59 am I'm proud to be 47, says Suniel Shetty
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:56 am Shahid shines all aloneAfter having delivered two back to back solo hero hits like Vivaah and Jab We Met, Shahid has delivered yet again with Kismat Konnection. Shahid becomes one of the select few top Bollywood heroes to have an opening at the box office. It also takes Shahid Kapoor in a different ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:48 am Big B draws packed houses on US tour
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:47 am Perry's song remains at top position at Billboard's Hot 100 chartWashington (ANI): Popstar Katy Perry latest song 'I Kissed A Girl' tied with the legendary rock band Beatles record, as the longest-running number one song on the rock charts. The 23-year-old's hit song remained at the top position at Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for its seventh week on Aug 7, ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:42 am The Unforgettable team prays togetherIt is the norm rather than the exception in Bollywood to begin each project or shoot with an invocation to the Almighty. Far from home, it isn't any different for The Unforgettable team, which begins each show with a short prayer. Says a source from Wizcraft, "Its a ritual; they ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:40 am Aamir and Kiran go missing!Aamir Khan is presently holidaying abroad with wife Kiran. The last break the actor took overseas was in Poland but this time he wanted to keep the destination a secret. Says a source close to Aamir, "He has been tied up with his films and endorsements for the last one ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 9:14 am I haven't slept for 12 days - Vipul Shah - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:54 am Major Ravi: Army officer-tuned-filmmaker - Galatta.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:41 am Do Knot Disturb while Govinda feed SushDuring the shooting schedule of Do Knot Disturb in Delhi, Govinda ended up making Sushmita Sen a huge fan of the famous Delhi chaat.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:32 am No one ever called me sexy: Deepika - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:11 am Aamir Khan moved to tears at Chennai awards fest - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:54 am Adlabs' Cell hits screen on 15th AugustSmall budget movies with differently-themed scripts have benefited by the entrance of corporates like Adlabs, Pyramid Saimira, Reliance Entertaiment and many more still entering the film production and distribution segments of the Telugu dream factory.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:37 am Shahrukh goes hidingMedia is a sort of a necessary evil for many celebrities because it gives them name and fame, and at the same time pulls them down at the slightest slip. Bollywood actors like Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are known for their hostility towards the media, but Shahrukh Khan is ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:25 am Akshay giving Salman sleepless nightsAs if his on and off relationship with Katrina Kaif was not enough Salman Khan has a new problem on hand. Akshay Kumar is giving Salman sleepless nights after having delivered the third consecutive hit Singh is Kinng with Katrina. Salman is not known to be fond of Akshay the ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:16 am 'Born In Kerala':A Rare Concoction of Comedy and MusicAfter the tremendous success of 'Malayalee', a music album that won Jeevan TV's Best Music Album Award and the Gulf Malayalam Music Award by ADVA (an association of Keralites in West Asia), music director and composer Jakes Bejoy is ready to launch his next album, 'Born In Kerala'.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 7:13 am "It's humbug" - Katrina KaifDownload image as wallpaper Akshay's on-screen jodi with Katrina is giving Salman heartache and sleepless nights. This news-report in a daily yesterday created a mini-storm in the industry. After all, Akshay and Katrina make a fabulous jodi [on screen, of course] and the professional that she is, Katrina wouldn't want to sacrifice her career advantage [Akshay] for her personal life [Salman]. Shooting in New York for Kabeer Khan's film with John Abraham, Katrina hardly sounded perturbed by the story. "I've stopped reacting to these stories. Why would Salman stop me from acting with Akshay? Salman has never stopped me. If he had an issue, would Akshay and I participate in an episode of 10 KA DUM?" Katrina tells me. Which means that if a producer offers her a film with Akshay, she would take it up instantly? "Of course, yes! Why shouldn't I work with Akshay? He's an excellent co-star. Please don't believe these silly stories," Katrina adds. The clarification should silence the rumour mills!Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:51 am David Dhawan's 'Hook Ya Crook' expected to roll in mid-NovemberThey were one of the six pairs in SALAAM-E-ISHQ and now, David Dhawan is planning to bring them together in his next outing called HOOK YA CROOK. John Abraham and Vidya Balan, who made a lovely couple [on screen, obviously!], will essay principal roles in David's new film. While John has been confirmed for the main lead, Vidya is yet to sign on the dotted line. Besides, a top star [name withheld since the actor hasn't signed the film] will also appear in a pivotal role. To be produced by UTV, the film is expected to roll in mid-November this year.Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:44 am Kamal Haasan in Indo-Japanese Film on Martial Arts! - Daijiworld.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 6:03 am Are Katrina-Salman still a pair? - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:31 am Designing for Ranbir Kapoor was most enjoyable: Aki NarulaFashion designer Aki Narula says he enjoyed designing clothes for Ranbir Kapoor the most in forthcoming film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', despite there being three gorgeous leading ladies too!Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2008 | 5:00 am Hotel staff pushed off roof dies - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 13 Aug 2008 | 4:10 am Deepika stuns with stunts in 'Chandni Chowk...': Nikhil AdvaniDeepika Padukone insisted on doing all the action scenes in 'Chandni Chowk To China' herself and director Nikhil Advani says that the actress sailed through the tough stunts.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2008 | 3:00 am I'm proud to be 47, says Suniel ShettyActor-producer Suniel Shetty, who has just turned 47, says he is proud that he doesn't look his age, thanks to his strict exercise regime.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2008 | 2:00 am 1920 music released under fanfareVikram Bhatt directed new super natural subject 1920 audio released with much fanfare by Producer Surendra Sharma and Amita Bishnoi of ASA Productions and Enterprises Ltds at JW Marriott recently in fabulous Bollywood ishtyle!!!Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Paresh transcends as Marathi ManooWell acclaimed Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal is well known for his improvisation. His recent film Mumbai Meri Jaan is already talk of the town and Paresh is getting rave review for his character of a Maharastrian Constable Tukaram Patil. Very few people know that this acclaimed actor has tremendous amount of love and respect for Marathi languageSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am 1920 Music Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Manoj Kumar sues SRK's firm for Re 1 - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:12 pm ‘I will never be a part of Celebrity Big Brother again’ - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Aug 2008 | 6:22 pm Family moves court after being dropped from TV game showA family moved court asking for a stop on telecast of a game show after they were allegedly excluded from participation in the show without assigning any reason.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Aug 2008 | 5:00 pm Theatrical promo of Drona to be shown with God Tussi Great HoFor all you fantasy flick fans who couldn't get enough of the first teaser of Abhishek Bachchan starrer Drona, here is some exciting news. After the stupendous response to the first teaser of Drona, Eros International is all set to unveil yet another magnificent promo of the film this weekend (Aug 15). The new promo, which would be shown across theatres along with God Tussi Great Ho, will showcase the look of Kay Kay Menon who plays the antagonist Riz Raizada and Priyanka Chopra who plays Sonia. With both Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra in never before seen avatars, this full length theatrical trailer of Drona indeed promises to be spectacular. Drona, produced by Shrishti Arya (Rose Films) and Sunil Lulla (Eros International) is a fantasy adventure with loads of special effects. Directed by Goldie Behl, the film is set to release on Oct 2 thereby giving its makers the chance to cash in on a long weekend (courtesy Idd and Gandhi Jayanti).Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Aug 2008 | 4:04 pm NFDC presents Film Bazaar 2008NFDC (National Film Development Corporation), the Central Agency established to encourage Indian cinema returns with 'Film Bazaar 2008' from November 26th to 29th 2008 at Marriott Resort, J.W. Marriott, Goa. The Film Bazaar this year will be bigger, better & will have more to offer than last year by introducing a brand new 'Co-Production Market Section for Documentaries'. Ms Nina Gupta, Managing Director, NFDC on this occasion said "Film Bazaar every year aims at promoting cinema which reflects the diversity of India and which aims to tell unseen and unheard stories of contemporary India with a view to taking these stories to International audiences. With a vibrant congregation from all over the globe bringing filmmaking and distribution expertise to India, Film Bazaar is a global learning and networking business opportunity for production studios and independent producers who seek an international market for Indian stories". Over these 4 days Film Bazaar will host the following: I) International Co-Production Market: The Film Bazaar Co-production Market will invite submissions for feature films and documentaries that are Indian centric and which will be seeking a global platform for international audiences. Selected projects will have the opportunity to seek collaboration in the realm of distribution and production with potential international and Indian partners. In the films segment 15 feature film projects and in the newly introduced documentary section 10 documentary projects will be presented at the market for global audience. II) Screenwriters' Lab:-The Screenwriters' Lab will run concurrent to the Film Bazaar. In search for authentic Indian voices that are internationally appealing, this year the lab will be conducted by renowned guest mentors and will be held in association with Binger film lab: an Amsterdam based International Feature Film Development Centre. A select pool of Indian screenwriters will be individually mentored in the development of feature film screenplays. Seven screenplays will be selected and advised in their development by renowned guest mentors. Applications are open for the 'Film Bazaar Co-production Market: Feature Films & Documentaries & 'Film Bazaar Screenwriters Lab' till August 25th, 2008. III) Work-In Progress Workshop - A special knowledge sharing workshop will be conducted as a part of Film Bazaar for five pre-selected films at rough cut & story board stage. Each film will be mentored by 4-5 advisors drawn from India and abroad. Terms & Regulations for this workshop will be announced in August 2008. IV) Film Conclave & Business lounge: NFDC will organize The Film & Business Conclave on global industry developments in association with Screen International and will comprise of keynote address, seminars, and panel discussions. Eminent Speakers from India & abroad including Danis Tanovic (No Man's Land), Gary Hamilton from Arclight Films, and Shekhar Kapur etc will elaborately discuss on various topics. The Business Lounge aims at providing an interactive platform between prospective buyers and sellers of all film rights from India and abroad. Delegates can also avail of pitching sessions, master classes & screenings in this conclave. For more information and application material visit:-: www.nfdcindia.com/filmbazaarSource: Indiafm.com News | 12 Aug 2008 | 4:03 pm 'Singh Is Kinng' hits jackpot at the box officeAkshay Kumar-starrer 'Singh Is Kinng' had a fantastic opening and the producers' cash register is ringing. The actor, who plays a happy-go-lucky Sikh in the romantic comedy, is overwhelmed by the response.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Aug 2008 | 4:00 pm Designers unveil 'Monsoon Magic' collectionVery aptly titled 'Monsoon Magic', this collection has it all - garments, bags, accessories. Nine designers, among them well-known names like Kavita Bhartia and Sabina Singh, have put together this vibrant collection that was previewed here Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Aug 2008 | 3:31 pm All you wanted to know about God Tussi Great HoGod Tussi Great Ho is the story of Arun Prajapati (Salman Khan) who loses his balance in life, his job, his girl (Priyanka Chopra) and for all his loss he blames only God. With all his bickering God decides to meet Arun face to face. He endows Arun with all of his divine powers, challenges Arun to take on the big job and see if he can do it any better. Arun responds to his newfound powers with childlike zeal and sets off making one hysterical yet disastrous decision one after another. He thinks he can make the world a happy place by granting everybody their wishes. But things don't turn out exactly like the plan in his head. Ultimately, Arun realises that he is only human, and being God is tougher than he thought! Preview If God spoke, it would surely be in that deep baritone! And of course, God would be tall and dignified and well dressed. More... Music Reviews God Tussi Great Ho doesn't quite boast of a great beginning with 'Let's Party' not really making a great impression. More... News - Priyanka Chopra on her two releases this month - Salman suggests changes? - Amitabh Bachchan will be a funky God Features - "Shah Rukh and I are no longer friends" â Salman Khan - Exclusive dekko at God Tussi Great Ho Gallery Movie Wallpapers Movie Stills - First Look: God Tussi Great Ho - Movie Screensaver: God Tussi Great Ho Broadband Title Song (God Tussi Great Ho) Tumko Dekha (God Tussi Great Ho) - Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Du - Remix (God Tussi Great Ho) - Lal Chunariya (God Tussi Great Ho) - Tujhe Aqsa Beach Ghuma Doon (God Tussi Great Ho) - Lets Party (God Tussi Great Ho) - Teaser 1 (God Tussi Great Ho)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Aug 2008 | 3:09 pm Kamal Haasan to star in $50 mn thrillerTamil superstar Kamal Haasan is set to star in an action thriller '19 Steps', to be produced in collaboration with Walt Disney. The film will be made at a budget of $50 million.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm "We could well feel that RD Burman was there to guide us" - Vishal DadlaniOver the fortnight, the music video of the title song of Bachna Ae Haseeno has been playing on and the response has been simply phenomenal. Choreographed by Ahmed Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand himself, the video is the highlight of this Yash Raj production since it has Ranbir Kapoor sharing the same frame with three beautiful ladies - Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba. However, apart from the presence of these stars and some well-designed moves by Ahmed Khan, the factor responsible for this video turning out an excellent watch is Panchamda himself. Seems like he blessed the crew from up there in the heavens as the video was shot on the same date when he was born (June 27). "Isn't that amazing? We could well feel that he was there to guide us in making sure that we did full justice to his song which has been a craze since three decades," says Vishal Dadlani who, along with Shekhar, has given a new spin to the yesteryear number by bringing on Kishore's son Sumeet Kumar as well behind the mike. If this wasn't a good enough divine intervention, there was more coincidence to come. Although unbelievable, it is true that June 28 is Vishal's birthday and coincidently the day, the shooting of the music video was wrapped up. "Being a true R.D. Burman follower, I have always felt blessed to be born on a day after my idol. Now with Bachna Ae Haseeno, I also got a platform to celebrate my birthday on the film's sets. Even as the spirit of this evergreen number kept Ranbir and company charged throughout these two days, we knew that up there even Panchamda must have been smiling to see the spin the current generation has taken on his creation," says an emotionally charged Vishal. Coming back to the song, while Ranbir does immensely well in jumping and dancing around to the beats of R.D. Burman/ Vishal-Shekhar, each of the three ladies too makes sure that their presence is very much felt as they burn the dance floor. No wonder, the film has managed to gather great momentum with the arrival of this song, which has ensured that next few days would be an interesting journey for everyone involved. Trivia: - Vishal-Shekhar's Jhankaar Beats (2003) starring Sanjay Suri, Rahul Bose, Juhi Chawla & Rinkie Khanna was sort of a tribute to RD Burman, wherein Suri & Bose play musicians who revere RD Burman & his music & whose music is influenced by Burman. There was a remix version of Burmans popular Kishore Kumar number 'Humein Tumse Pyaar Kitna' (Kudrat) which was integral to the film. - Vishal and Shekhar had won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for Jhankaar Beats.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:50 pm Pyramid Saimira to release Mukhbiir on August 29Click above for more stills Pyramid Saimira the new entrants in the corporate world of Bollywood have not had a very good run so far. They started with releasing Raj Kumar Santoshi's Halla Bol in January 2008 and then went on to releasing some inconsequential films. Their latest release Mukhbiir directed by Mani Shankar of 16th December fame and produced by Sudhish Ramabhotla of Color Chips Entertainment seemed like a film which could help them make a mark in Hindi cinema. The film has been in the news since its first screening at the Osian Film Festival. The money back guarantee promised by the producers may just be a marketing gimmick but did help a film of this nature to get noticed. Inspite of all the right attention, Pyramid Saimira failed to release Mukhbiir on July 11 as publicized. There are various reasons doing the rounds. While some believe that Pyramid was unable to get the right theaters inspite of having a strong distribution background, another rumor doing the rounds is that they faced some issues with the multiplex association. The long-drawn differences between producer Sudhish Ramabhotla and director Mani Shankar is also a strong reason for the cancellation of July 11 as a possible release date. The issues and problems seemed to have been taken care of. Mukhbiir is now slated for August 29, confirms Paresh Manjrekar (distribution â Pyramid Saimira). Producer Sudhish Ramabhotla confirmed the same saying, "Yes, Pyramid has confirmed August 29. Since decision regarding distribution is their responsibility.â Purvi Shah COO western region at Pyramid was non-committal said, "We will be releasing the film by end August or early September for sure.â Sudhir N.R. who was initially the spokesperson at Pyramid for Mukhbir and was rigorously promoting the money- back scheme remained unavailable for comment. Whether August 29 or September 5, looks like Mukhbiir will be hitting the theaters very soon. Now what's worth watching is whether this film, which has been carrying positive reports inspite of being surrounded by controversies from the beginning will be able to make a dent at the box office like films in the past have, whether it was Bheja Fry, which released after years of delay or Taare Zameen Par, which too was surrounded with controversies between producer and director. Guess the industry, which has had a dismal year so far and lead actor Sammir Dattani who is counting on this film to make a difference to his career, will be praying hard.Source: Indiafm.com News | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:49 pm 'My Friend Ganesha' sequel set to release Aug 22'My Friend Ganesha 2', a sequel to one of the popular animated features of last year, is ready and scheduled for Aug 22 release, and the director says that it has more westernised Ganesha.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:32 pm All you wanted to know about Bachna Ae HaseenoWhat do you get when you take one of Bollywoodâs hottest newcomers and pair him with not one or two but three gorgeous beauties? Well if you are still wondering what we are talking about, then lets us tell you that we are referring to the latest offering from Yash Raj Films- Bachna Ae Haseeno. The film, which opens across cinema halls this week(Aug 15th) stars the suave Ranbir Kapoor with Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba giving him company. If the promos of the film are anything to go by, then this film promises to be a complete fun-filled entertainer. Director Siddharth Anand who earlier gave us some really enjoyable flicks like Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum is back in the directorâs seat with Bachna Ae Haseeno. Bollywood Hungama brings you all that you wanted to know about one of the most anticipated movies this year in this exclusive section. So read on and enjoy!!! Preview Why do girls always fall for the wrong guy? Their mothers warn them about him. Their friends shake their heads disapprovingly. Their minds tell... More... Music Reviews An amazing experience which has to be heard to be believed, 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' turns out to be the 'paisa-vasool' moment of the album... More... Gallery Wallpapers Stills - First look: Bachna Ae Haseeno - The Bachna Ae Haseeno cast plays 10 Ka Dum - Bachna Ae Haseeno cast on the sets of the reality... - Press Meet of Bachna Ae Haseeno at Yash Raj... - Audio release of Bachna Ae Haseeno News & Features - Ranbir, Deepika and Minissha play 10 Ka Dum with Salman - "Ranbir is very shy but once he opens up" - Minissha - "I am not in charge of casting for BAH" - Deepika - Bachna Ae Haseeno promo with Thoda Pyaar... - Ranbir to perform on a song called Bachna Ae Haseeno - Ranbir's Yash Raj Film gets a name - "Ranbir and I are similar minded" - BipashaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:18 pm Ranbir, Deepika and Minissha play 10 Ka Dum with Salman KhanThese days, as and when a new film opens across cinema halls every Friday, you have the cast and crew making its presence felt on various reality shows to promote the film. After all, the number of eyeballs which T.V. manages to catch is unparalleled. With Yash Raj Films' Bachna Ae Haseeno set to open across cinema halls this week (Aug 15), the film's cast (comprising of Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba) shot for a special episode of Salman Khan's game show 10 Ka Dum. The episode promises to be complete fun as the trio indulges in a lot of masti and dhamaal with apna Sallu bhai. What's more, whoever feels that two actresses cannot be friends need to check out the camaraderie shared between Deepika and Minissha. It was good to see Minissha egg Deepika to give her best smile for the camera and later Deepika too ensured that Minissha did not feel left out while she and Ranbir made a star couple on the show. Even Ranbir showered equal attention on both his leading ladies. While Bipasha Basu was certainly missed on the show, Salman along with the Bachna Ae Haseeno gang literally brought the house down with his antics. As for how much prize money the trio actually managed to win, one would have to wait and watch the special episode. However, going by the expressions on their faces, they sure seemed to have won a significant amount of money. This fun-filled episode airs on Sony Entertainment Television on Aug 15 at 9pm IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Aug 2008 | 1:11 pm "Chandni Chowk to China is a Children's Film" - Nikhil AdvaniHere is shocker from Nikhil Advani, "Chandni Chowk to China is a children's film. I don't think kids will try to attempt to climb the nearest wall to fight after watching the film. But I think we'll have lots of kids joining karate classes." Before making his mirthful martial-arts film, Nikhil Advani sat down with his leading man Akshay Kumar and watched many number of karate flicks. "Before I started making this film my interest in the martial arts was restricted to Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Bruce Lee, and the 'Crouching Tigers' of the world. But Akshay Kumar brought out the hidden dragon in me. He made me watch a lot of action scenes. Before we left for China he'd make me sit down every morning and make me watch one Kung Fu film and explain the subtexts. By the time we left to shoot I understood the martial arts much better." "All the shooting is done," sighs a fatigued Advani. "Finally, we Indians have invaded China. We were gone for 95 days. We shot for 89 days in Shanghai and in the interiors of China and lots of action sequences on top of the Great Wall Of China." Nikhil was being pushed into a Diwali release. "But the post-production is very complicated. The action sequences are like nothing we generally see. The story doesn't stop. The action builds the plot and characters. We've shot it exactly the way we want. I don't want to rush the release. Akshay's superstardom isn't going away anywhere." The film has been inspired by Akshay Kumar's real-life story. "The film's flavor comes from Akshay's real life. He's a boy from Chandni Chowk who went to Bangkok as a cook. My writer Sridhar Raghavan wrote the role with Akshay's real-life story in mind. The character's personality comes alive through Akshay. Thanks to him we finished ahead of schedule."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Aug 2008 | 12:42 pm Parker to follow in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 12 Aug 2008 | 11:17 am 25 years on, 'Jaane Bhi...' success still surprises Kundan Shah'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', one of the most brilliantly made political satires in Hindi cinema, completed 25 years of its release Tuesday. But director Kundan Shah, who is busy scripting its sequel, says the original could never have been made with independent producers.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Aug 2008 | 9:31 am Salman-Shah Rukh, rivalry continuesActor Salman Khan has had enough of Shah Rukh Khan and is no longer interested in patSource: India News | 12 Aug 2008 | 9:27 am
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