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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 5:02 pm Hairstylists to protest against Kuselan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 4:24 pm Mallika Sherawat's den by the beach
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 3:50 pm Imran, Ranbir are my favourite actors: Bipasha BasuBollywood's dusky beauty Bipasha Basu says that her favourite actors right now are both newcomers - her 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' co-star Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan of 'Jaane Tu.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 2:32 pm Kate Moss finds breast implants awful
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 1:42 pm "Jeeva sir is watching everything from above": Ravi - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 11:34 am Karzzzz Music Review - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 11:15 am Couple arrested for burning Quran - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 11:12 am Shooting for 3 Idiots underway - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 11:11 am I hate it when people quarrel - MSN India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 11:09 am Karzzzz Music ReviewThere was a time when Himesh Reshammiya dominated music channels 24X7. From mid-2005 till mid-2007 it was clearly an out an out Himesh Reshammiya wave with his albums sweeping the entire nation off its feet. Aashiq Banaya Aapne started it all and there was no looking back as Himesh & ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:58 am Madonna sued for not repaying loanWashington (ANI): Popstar Madonna has been targeted in a lawsuit that claims that she has failed to repay over 400,000 dollars in loans an amount which she took to make a movie in 2006.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:50 am Maan Gaye... was a bad choice: Rahul Bose
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:50 am George Michael takes up actingLondon (ANI): English singer songwriter George Michael, 45, is all set to make his acting debut in a new US telly show.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:46 am Britney planning return to MTV's VMAWashington (ANI): Popstar Britney Spears is planning to return to MTV's VMA accompanied by Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps, it has emerged. The 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' hitmaker has expressed her wish to present the show, after her manager scrapped her live performance at the show.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:39 am Manchu Manoj Kumar: Actor SonLeading Telugu star and former MP Mohan Babu is all set to launch his son Manchu Manoj Kumar in Tamil through, Ennai Theriyuma? in style.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:36 am Rock On team on the cover of Rolling StoneThey first created a sensation of sorts by having the Music Maestro A.R. Rahman himself on the cover of the Indian edition of the smash hit music magazine 'Rolling Stone'. Now 'Rolling Stone India' have attempted a yet another coup of sorts. In their September issue, they have got the ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:24 am Kirsten Dunst dating rocker?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2008 | 10:12 am "Response to Karzzzz has been overwhelming"- HimeshMuch awaited music for Karzzzz has just hit the stands and Himesh Reshammiya is eagerly awaiting response for his 19 songs album. In fact before the music release, Himesh even visited Shrinathji temple to seek blessings from his holy God. Anxious about his return to celluloid after more than a ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 9:53 am Moss blames fashion industry for making her too thinLondon (ANI): Supermodel Kate Moss has blamed the fashion industry for making her too thin. In a recent interview with America's Interview magazine, the stunner said that she never wanted to be skinny. "I didn't eat for a long time. Not on purpose. You'd be on shoots with bad food or ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 9:48 am Gold sculpture of Kate Moss goes on displayLondon (ANI): Supermodel Kate Moss 1.5 million pounds worth solid gold sculpture is to be unveiled at the Nereid Gallery of the British Museum. The 50-kg magnificent statue has been created by the famous sculptor Marc Quinn. Marc has earlier also made a white painted bronze statue of the star. The ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 9:43 am Hathaway seems to have moved on after her splitWashington (ANI): Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway seems to have moved on after her split from beau Raffaello Follieri. The 'Devil Wears Prada' star looked good and sounded happy amid nearly two-dozen actors in Denver, gathered together for Creative Coalition, reports Fox News.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 9:38 am Keep your music on while driving - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 9:10 am 22 customs men booked for indecency - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 9:10 am Jeetendra asks Salman about his marriage - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 7:05 am Akshay with Ranbir, Deepika - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2008 | 5:27 am 3 Idiots started their Journey on August 26The first shooting schedule of Vinod Chopra Films next mega venture ‘3 IDIOTS’ was commenced on 26th August 2008 in Mumbai. The first scene started with a bang in an aircraft with R. Madhavan. The next schedule of a 20-day will be held at Ladakh wherein lead pair Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor will participate.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Fans will just be there as long as your work interests or entertains them - Ram Gopal VarmaI am not sure misunderstood is the right word. I would say they could have watched from different perspectives. People who watched it through Jia found it cute. People who watched it through Bachchan found it sexy and people who watched through Revathy found it very offensive.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Biking for a causeThe new entrant into Bollywood Rajeev Khandelwal is seriously pursuing a new found passion these days.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Box office analysisIn the Friday gone by, three distinct films had released - PHOONK (horror), MAAN GAYE MUGHALL-E-AZAM (comedy) and MUMBAI MERI JAAN (social). As pointed out in this very column last week, PHOONK was always the front runner and credit must go to the makers for having designed the strategy for the films promotion and its release quite well. Deserving 10 out of 10 for the way they brought PHOONK toSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Raj Kapoors familiarity in China RevealedMinister of Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni had a surprise to hear that Raj Kapoor who is known popular in Soviet Union and todays Russia, also equally familiar with Chinese older generation.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Adnan Sami thanks Birbal - The Donkey for TAHAANTahaan, a film by Santosh Sivan, launched its music on 26th Aug 08, at Cinemax, Versova, in the presence of he captain of the ship who is also a well known cinematographer. The director addressed his thanks to the media present there and his team, cast and the crew.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Urmila, Geeta, Jeetendra come together for Dahi HandiOne of the biggest Dahi Handi organized by Sankalp Pratisthan, was a huge success. Sankalp Pratisthan is spearheaded by the producer of Vaah Life Ho To Aisi and Apne Ms. Sangeeta Ahir.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 28 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am Playwright KS Namboodiri passes away!Well Known playwright of yesteryears, KS Namboodiri, passed away at a private hosptial in Kochi, Widnesday morning. He was 71 and leaves behind his wife and two sons, family sources said.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Akshay Kumar`s `Blue`, an answer to big budget Hollywood flicks!After playing a gullible village bumpkin in `Singh Is Kinng` and taking us all on a laugh riot with his foolhardy acts, Akshay Kumar is back to basics as he turns macho in his upcoming flick `Blue`, a film that seems to be an answer to mega budget Hollywood action flicks.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Oprah Winfrey highest paid TV talk show host !American television host Oprah Winfrey is still at the top of the list for the highest paid talk-show personality.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Imran not the first choice for Aamir`s `Delhi Belly`!After his recent hit `Bachna Ae Hasseno`, actor Ranbir Kapoor is a very busy man. The much in demand actor recently turned down an offer to act as the lead in Aamir Khan`s next production, the English film `Delhi Belly`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Akshay Kumar takes on steroid-pumped Bollywood hunks!Akshay `Khiladi` Kumar has developed a knack for staying in the news recently for more and more interesting reasons each time! In An interview, Akshay cornered Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, with his double-entendre comments.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Kate Moss goes topless again in sexiest mag shoot !Supermodel Kate Moss has appeared topless in her sexiest ever-magazine shoot.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Akshay Kumar sets the stage on fire with his unbuttoning act!!Bollywood star Akshay Kumar`s sizzling ramp walk in an unbuttoned pair of jeans marked the launch of the latest Levi`s style jean. The Levi`s brand organized its biggest ever marketing program as a celebration of the iconic Levis`s `501` jean. The show was titled `Live Unbuttoned` spirit.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Carmen Electra gets the `hots` for Kim Kardashian after boob catfight! !After wrestling with Kim Kardashian for a scene in a new film, Carmen Electra can now understand why the stunner turns men on.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Salman Khan adds Lara Dutta to his list of foes !The finale of Salman`s `Dus Ka Dum` is one episode you would not want to miss. Apart from a hot, boiling debate between Rani and Salman over SRK that spurred during the last shoot of the show, here`s is yet another reason why you would not want to give this one a miss.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:51 pm Sotheby's to hold art preview in Capital - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Aug 2008 | 10:04 pm Suniel Shetty brings back 'Biggest Loser Jeetega'After the success of his reality show 'Biggest Loser Jeetega' on Sahara One, fitness freak Suniel Shetty is coming with the second season of the weight loss programme.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2008 | 7:16 pm Darsheel Safary signs Priyadarshan's filmDarsheel Safary, the boy who made you laugh and cry in his debut movie "Taare Zameen Par", will now star in multilingual director Priyadarshan's Hindi remake of an acclaimed Iranian film.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2008 | 4:35 pm Sameera Reddy to endorse RivaazDownload image as wallpaper After her appearance as judge on 'Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Kabhi Kabhi Yaar' on Sony Television; Sameera Reddy has hit the jack pot as the Brand Ambassador for Gitanjali's new launched brand Rivaaz, which is a new line of Gold CZ jewelry that inscribes the company's name in to the cubic zirconium market. Rivaaz apparently, is targeted to give the customers a stimulating and reasonable choice within Gold along with the assurance and legacy of the Gitanjali Group. Sameera claims that Rivaaz is a gorgeous and available in a myriad of designs with both traditional and a personal touch. Retail division head R. K. Menon has said that Sameera was mainly selected because of her a mass appeal. Being a combination of both traditional and contemporary style, she would add to the glamour quotient of Rivaaz.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2008 | 4:02 pm Chak De girl Sagarika replaces Esha Deol in RaftaarAmong the whole bunch of girls who acted in Chak De India alongside SRK, probably the one who managed to draw maximum eyeballs was Sagarika Ghatge. Sagarika, who played the gutsy character of Preeti Sabarwal, also emerged as the highest goal-scorer in the film. Now it seems Sagarika has managed to strike a goal in her real life too. The actress has been signed by Percept Picture Company for their film Raftaar (working title). The film is directed by noted ad film maker Shamin Desai. Sagarika will be paired opposite serial-kisser Emraan Hashmi in the film. What is interesting is the fact that the role which Sagarika has been signed for was to be originally played by Esha Deol. Bollywood Hungama got in touch with Sarita Patil, Head of feature films at Percept Picture Company, to get some more info on this story. âYes we have signed Sagarika for Raftaar. She has replaced Esha Deol as we couldnât agree on the price. After things didnât work out with Esha, we had a couple of options in mind and our director Shamin had seen Sagarikaâs work in Chak De India and felt she would fit the part. Sagarikaâs is a full-fledged lead role opposite Emraan Hashmi.â The film also stars Neha Dhupia and Aditya Panscholi in prominent roles. Shooting for the film is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur and the film is expected to release sometime early next year (2009).Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2008 | 3:55 pm Jeetendra and Tusshar's act of benevolence for stray dogs on 10 Ka DumSalman Khan's game show 10 Ka Dum has seen a host of celebrities making their presence felt. Most of them usually time their appearance coinciding with their film release and hence it serves as a good way to create publicity for their film. In the recent past, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif were seen on the show during the time Singh is Kinng released and later on, even the Bachna Ae Haseeno cast (except Bipasha Basu) played 10 Ka Dum with Sallu bhai. Now this week, as Balaji Motion Pictures' laugh-riot C Kkompany opens across cinemas, the baap-beta jodi of Jeetendra and Tusshar Kapoor would be seen playing the game with Salman Khan. The episode not only promises a lot of fun but also spreads a social message as the father-son duo decide to give away their winnings to support the cause of welfare of stray dogs through PETA. Jeetendra even went on to say, "The city has a problem of stray dogs. We have to find ways to help them. Where is the space in the city to house them? I am doing my bit for them. In my Balaji office premises, we have reserved some space for stray dogs and have even employed people to take care of them. And now with the money I have won, I am sure my dear ones are going to have some better facilities." The camaraderie between Jeetendra , Tusshar and Salman is something you don't want to miss. To catch all the fun and action of this special episode, check out 10 Ka Dum this Saturday (Aug 30) on Sony Entertainment Television at 9 pm IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Aug 2008 | 3:43 pm Mushtaq Shiekh on his new book 'Shah Rukh Can'Having started his career as a journalist, Mushtaq Shiekh has indeed come a long way. From writing exclusive columns in film magazines to writing scripts for popular K-serials to writing the story of one of the country's biggest blockbusters Om Shanti Om, Mushtaq has indeed done it all. However, Mushtaq is still best known as the author of Shah Rukh Khan's biography- 'Still Reading Khan'. His proximity with the country's biggest superstar is something that's known to one and all. He even wrote the coffee-table book on 'The Making of Asoka' and 'The Making of Om Shanti Om'. Now after having already penned a book on the life of SRK, Mushtaq is ready to release yet another book on the superstar and this time it's called 'Shah Rukh Can'. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, this talented writer speaks about what readers can expect from his new book, his proximity with SRK and his future plans. Is it true that you have written yet another book on SRK called 'Shah Rukh Can'? Yes, the book will be released in a month's time. The exact date has yet not been finalized. You had earlier penned his biography 'Still Reading Khan', what is different this time around? 'Shah Rukh Can' is the paperback version of 'Still Reading Khan'. This book is an updated version of my coffee table book. Shah Rukh is a non-stop machine, he does hundred things each day, to keep up, it's next to impossible but I am trying to do so in the form of my book. The other aspect was that many people had complained to me that reading my earlier biography in the form of a 4 kg coffee table book took a toll on their backbone so I decided to make things easy for many. So this book will be easy on your eyes, your back bone and your wallet (laughs). So in a nutshell, 'Shah Rukh Can' is all things good condensed into one compact book. I have tried to capture the magic of Shah Rukh Khan between the covers of my book. And I sincerely hope and pray to Allah that I have succeeded, because dealing with someone else's life story and telling it as honestly as possible is a huge task. I have tried to capture the magic of Shah Rukh Khan between the covers of my book. What made you come up with this idea? Lots of my fans have been writing in to say that my coffee table book is too cumbersome to handle. In fact, I have complaints from women who say they could not even take my book to bed with them. (Laughs) So this idea came to me. There was a lot to add. A year has passed since I released the coffee table. It's already done exceptionally well and now I thought that I should push the envelope and make the book available to a larger chunk of people. I have complaints from women who say they could not even take my book to bed with them. You are known to be very close to Shah Rukh Khan...How did you first get to know him? I met Shah Rukh more than a decade ago when I was a journalist. I met him up for an interview and the rest is publishing history as they say. How much has SRK cooperated during the making of this book? The book would have been impossible without his cooperation. The only care I took was to curb my temptation and not ask too many questions and irritate him. The advantage you have when you know someone well is that you don't have to re-check many issues. You already know most things. What I had to be careful about is that I didn't take advantage of my friendship with the man. And that's always a tough one. It becomes unfair to harrow someone too much and more so if it's a man who's every second has been pre-booked for the next five years. The advantage you have when you know someone well is that you don't have to re-check many issues. You already know most things Is there a grand function for the release? I have made a habit of releasing my book as if it's a film premiere. Every launch party seems to take a toll on me. They seem to tire me more than the whole process of writing and putting together a book. So this time I am going the more conventional route of having a book reading session, the details of which are not really planned as of now⦠Heard this time over, you are targeting the cyber space in a big way? Yes, I am because I have always realized the potential of the net and the way the world reaches out to you here on cyber space. The same process takes time in the brick and mortar land. But it happens in an instant on the web. My publisher, OM Books International, is going hammer and tongs on the net simply because the whole book loving clan seems to be surfing the net these days. The day my publisher www.om-books.com opened pre-orders on their site there has already been a thunderous response. Be it Russia, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong or Japan, I am getting pre-orders from everywhere. As an author I don't think I can ask for more. Can I? Shah Rukh Can is priced at a modest 395 Rs. Anybody who aspires to get more from life should read this book. So my target audience is anyone who wants to be inspired. How much is it priced at and who is it targeted at? As I said earlier, this time I am keeping it very affordable and easy on your wallet. It's a modest 395 rupees. Shah Rukh's life has to be devoured by anyone who wants to make a difference. Who does not want to make it big? Who does not want to question destiny and demand more from it? We all do. Shah Rukh is one such exemplary example and anybody who aspires to get more from life should read this book. So my target audience is anyone who wants to be inspired. And finally the last questionâ¦You also co-wrote the story /screenplay of OSO, what else are you working on now with regards to films? I am currently working on Priyadarshan's next film Billo Barber starring Irrfan Khan and Shah Rukh and I am having the blast of a life time. I am today working with people who I have always looked upto and admired. Could not ask for more from life...actually hold that thought; let's hope for the super success of Om Shanti Om for every film I write (laughs).Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Aug 2008 | 3:38 pm Live Chat: Tusshar Kapoor on Aug 28 at 1100 hrs ISTHe is the one primary responsible for getting numerology 'working' overtime in Bollywood. He had everything going for him: A Star Father, a Media Mogul czarina for a sister scion. But he still chose to say hello to Bollywood on his own merit. He is none other than Tusshar Kapoor, the dude who made his debut with the smash hit Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai. So much that he also received the prestigious Filmfare Award for the best debut award. He is back with the comic caper C Kkompany in which he stars alongwith the Bollywood veterans Anupam Kher and Rajpal Yadav. We give you the chance to have a heart to heart chat with this guy only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Thursday, August 28 at 1100 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2008 | 3:29 pm India's "Hari Puttar" caught in Harry Potter spellMUMBAI (Reuters) - Hollywood's Warner Bros., which owns the rights to the Harry Potter movies, is suing an Indian production company whose new film is called "Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors," the studio said on Wednesday.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2008 | 1:35 pm "For Mukhbiir, I went into rigorous research" - Mani ShankarThe guru of techno-savvy cinema, Mani Shankar, is ready with his fourth Hindi film Mukhbiir. Mani discusses his cinema with Subhash K Jha From the outside it seems Mukhbiir enters a world we've never seen before... The world of Indian espionage is a very grey zone. No one knows much about it. When I did my other film 16 December about the Indian Intelligence services I had taken the active support of the intelligence departments. Again for Mukhbiir, I went into rigorous research. When you make a film about verifiable branches of the government service you had better get your facts right. In Mukhbiir, we've actually used information about the Indian espionage service from the fields. You started your Hindi film career with a bang⦠You could say that. Business Today ranked 16 December among the Top 10 grossers of 2002. It grossed Rs. 14.2 crores when it was made at a budget of Rs 2 crores. In fact, my two subsequent films Rudraksh and Tango Charlie also economized way beyond what people saw on screen. It's a filmmaker's biggest concern to deliver the biggest bang for the buck. So the producer can laugh all the way to the 'bang'. I generally cut out all that's not being seen in the film. Until I hand over the film to the producer, I'm the producer. And I make sure I use the resources to the optimum. That's true of Mukhbiir as well. You're the guru of techno-savvy cinema. How did that happen? I'm a qualified engineer. In fact, a filmmaker should be knowledgeable about every department of filmmaking. For many of my music videos I was the cinematographer. Now, I know in one glance if a frame needs correction. Such across-the-board knowledge speeds the process of filmmaking. If, for instance, you bring on the special effects guys from outside they slow down the process. When I'm in charge I can take instant decisions. This certainly helps economize. According to me there're two aspects to filmmaking. The art and the craft. One without the other is useless. I felt I needed to get a better grasp on my art. I've done so in Mukhbiir. How did Mukhbiir originate? The story started in my mind in 1996 when I was in Kashmir shooting for an anti-militancy music video for the Intelligence Bureau. I encountered a young Intelligence recruit who had been captured by militants and tortured non-stop-he had cigarette burn- marks all over his back and shoulder. This boy was left on the streets by our government because it had no more use for him. This boy wandered on the streets of Kashmir waiting to be shot. That's where my story for Mukhbiir originated. I wanted to make a film about a boy standing in the last line in the game of politics that never gets the credit but finally gets the bullet...the so-called expendables whose life span in Intelligence work is 2-3 years. The facts that I found out about these boys all below the age of 20, all looking for thrills, who die in anonymity were stunning. Do you know they're sometimes finally killed by the government Intelligence when these boys are no longer useful? Sometimes they are traded off, other times they're bumped off. In Mukhbiir, Sammir Dattani plays one such government informer. Om Puri plays the 'handler' employed to training motivating and de-briefing the trainee. The emotional relationship between Om and Sammir is also a key to the film's theme. The emotion and pace go hand in hand. Mukhbiir is an honest commercial film. Though I've broken all formula my ticket-paying audience won't feel cheated. Your earlier films were guilty of too much research too little emotions. I admit to this. There was an overt focus on plot. One lives and learns. I like my other films too, though audiences couldn't follow Rudraksh. But in Mukhbiir I've been able to create a fine blend of plot and characters, and research and emotions. Mukhbiir is a biographical story of a boy's journey. All that Sammir's characters wants is to have an identity, have a girlfriendâ¦a simple normal life. But he can't do these things. What prompted you to sign Sammir Dattani for the central role? We chose him after a massive hunt. He then underwent a rigorous training. It was basically the right face. I feel that's half the battle of casting. You may be a phenomenal actor. But you don't have to be right for every role. If you've the correct face you can move the audience to tears with a silent expression. That was the case with Sammir. Though he has done only a handful of films, he's a very competent actor. Sammir has given a sterling performance. After Mukhbiir people will look at him and say, 'Wow we didn't know he's this good.' The women in the audience will just want to hug him to their bosom. I believe cultural and religious identities are crucial to the hero's character in Mukhbiir. Yes. Sammir's character holds the Mother Goddess close to his heart and yet he has to convert himself totally to Islam. The character even undergoes a circumcision. He finally believes in the one-ness of God and dies a Muslim. When he converts, he converts with his whole heart. Do you foresee a controversy? Sammir's character does what has to be doneâ¦just as I made the film that had to be made. I'm totally excited by the journey into the unknown. Tomorrow I don't want to make what someone, including me, made yesterday. I like to go to the unexplored territory, like Ulysses.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Aug 2008 | 1:03 pm "Response to Karzzzz has been overwhelming" - Himesh ReshammiyaDownload Karzzzz wallpapers Much awaited music for Karzzzz has just hit the stands and Himesh Reshammiya is eagerly awaiting response for his 19 songs album. In fact before the music release, Himesh even visited Shrinathji temple to seek blessings from his holy God. Anxious about his return to celluloid after more than a year, Himesh arrives again in the triple role of an actor, composer and singer with Karzzzz, the publicity of which has started on top gear from Day 1 itself. "By the grace of God, the response on the promos and the songs has been overwhelming to say the least. We have already unleashed as many as three numbers - 'Lut Jaon', 'Tandoori Nights' and 'Hari Om' - in a week's time itself, something which has been unprecedented since the norm is to space out the release of two tracks. However, the entire team of Karzzzz is supremely confident about both movie as well as the music of Karzzzz due to which we have plenty to offer to our audience in weeks to come", says Himesh from Udaipur where he is shooting at Devigarh Palace for Pooja Bhatt's Kajrare. Talking about his visit to Shrinathji temple, Himesh divulges, "Shrinathji are my Holy God and I visit this temple once every 4 months. It is my good fortune that I took blessings from my Lord on the auspicious occasion of the music release of my album. It is only going to get more and more hectic as the release date comes nearer." With 17th October being announced as the release date for the film, there are exactly 50 days more to go. "And you would see a lot happening in due course of time", adds a source from T-Series, "There is so much software waiting to be exposed to the audience in time to come. We have combined some key scenes and dialogues in the song promos of Karzzzz; an attempt which has been widely appreciated. It has managed to arouse quite some curiosity around the project which is going to be the biggest this season. Now with six more songs to go, and the highlight track 'Ek Kaseena Thi' being the biggest of all, it is going to be Karzzzz wave all the way this season." A T-Series production which is directed by Satish Kaushik, Karzzzz comes with an interesting tagline of 'Vengeance Is Back', hence justifying the theme of the film. Marking the debut of Shweta Kumar as the leading lady opposite Himesh Reshammiya, this remake of Subhash Ghai namesake film also stars Urmila Matondkar, Danny Denzongpa, Gulshan Grover and Dino Morea.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Aug 2008 | 12:30 pm Rock On team on the cover of Rolling StoneThey first created a sensation of sorts by having the Music Maestro A.R. Rahman himself on the cover of the Indian edition of the smash hit music magazine 'Rolling Stone'. Now 'Rolling Stone India' have attempted a yet another coup of sorts. In their September issue, they have got the entire team of the most awaited film of the season: Rock On! Bollywood Hungama exclusively brings you the cover of the September edition of 'Rolling Stone India' featuring the Rock On team. This issue provides an exclusive behind the scene look at Farhan Akhtar's much nourished film. And the reason to put them on the cover was due to the reason that Rock On is India's first film made on rock music and revolves around a rock band. The issue also carries article featuring a classy photo shoot involving the four lead actors --- Farhan, Arjun Rampal, Luke Kenny and Purab Kohli, and the trio of Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy who have scored the movie's rock based music. The cover story package also features a personal diary of the film by Luke Kenny, who is a musician by profession, and is also a Rolling Stone's Contributing Editor! We are sure that the cover story and the cover snap are good enough for you to get transported into a different planet altogether! If that was not enough, this issue also carries an interview with none other then the 'livewire' Hard Kaur, India's first female rapper! So this exclusive sneak peek is for all the restless souls as you will have to wait till you get your hands on this issue. Till the time the issue hits the stands, feast your eyes with this exclusive cover snap of the September issue!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Aug 2008 | 11:05 am
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