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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2008 | 3:48 pm "Hello's release is as important to me as my wedding day" - Chetan BhagatMulti-faceted and incredibly talented are words that best describe Chetan Bhagat. An alumnus of the prestigious IIT-Delhi and IIM-A, Chetan slowly and steadily grew up the corporate ladder to become a successful investment banker. However, he came into the limelight as the author of the international best-seller 'Five Point Someone' followed by another best-seller 'One Night @ the Call Centre'. The latter became so popular that there were many offers to adapt it into a motion picture. Finally, Chetan received an offer (which he couldn't refuse) from actor-director Atul Agnihotri who wanted to make 'One Night @ the Call Centre' into a film and this was how Hello came up. With Hello set to hit the screens this week, Chetan opens up to Bollywood Hungama in this exclusive interview and talks about his first cinematic experience as the story/screenplay writer of Hello, his bonding with the 'Khan-daan' and how he manages to juggle his time between investment banking, writing bestsellers and scripting Bollywood flicks. You simply don't wanna miss this one!!! After being a successful investment banker, and a well known writer of 3 international best selling books you are now entering the big bad world of Bollywood as the story / screenplay writer of Hello. How does it feel? It feels great, of course. Especially with Bollywood, I am now getting such a big platform to tell my stories in Hindi. I don't think you can call yourself an Indian writer if you are not reaching the Hindi speaking audiences. I feel like I am destiny's child. I have always got more than I deserve - whether it is my reader's love or movies being made out of my books. And I believe these gifts are being given to me so I can do something greater for my country - whether inspire a generation or make India a better place. I don't think you can call yourself an Indian writer if you are not reaching the Hindi speaking audiences. How did 'Bollywood Calling' happen? Was it something which was always at the back of your mind or was it all of a sudden and completely unplanned? When my first book came out and became popular, I started getting some enquires from Bollywood. I have always been a big Hindi movie fan, and there is a desire in me to touch as many Indians as possible in my lifetime. So what better way than Bollywood!!! Hello which releases this week is based on your best seller 'One Night @ the Call Centre'. Could you brief us a little on what the film is about for the benefit of all those who have not yet read the book? Quite simply, as the book's title says - it is the story of one night about six people who work in a call center. The night is special because they get a phone call from God. How similar is the film to the original book? It is quite similar as I only wrote the script and Atul was clear he wanted to make the book. He said, "I've loved the book as it was fun to read and it made me more self-confident after I read it. I want the same effect with the film". There are some changes that had to be made due to the requirements of cinema - but they don't really take away much from the book. There are some changes that had to be made due to the requirements of cinema - but they don't really take away much from the book. The film is directed by Atul Agnihotri. His first film as a director Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha bombed at the B.O. Does it bother you? I had discussed Atul's past film before I gave him the rights. However, he is a non-egoistic person who had a very good idea of why his first film bombed. First, he had scripted it when he isn't much of a writer. Second, he had chosen to make what he thought will work with the trade rather than what genuinely moved him. I did several grueling interviews with him and told him that under no circumstances can I embarrass my readers. He answered each and every question. He is well educated - from Sydenham college and he has trained under Mahesh Bhatt as an asst. director for five years. In fact, he never planned to be an actor - he just had a chance casting in Sir. He read the book twenty five times and knew it better than me. He wanted me to be fully involved at every stage and write the entire script, screenplay and dialogues. Finally, he told me "If Shyam, who is a loser in your book, can come back and achieve his full potential and deserves a second chance, why can't I?" The fire in his eyes at that point told me the film belonged to him. Atul read the book twenty five times and knew it better than me. He wanted me to be fully involved at every stage and write the entire script, screenplay and dialogues. In the West, it's quite common for films to be made on popular books / novels. This trend has not been seen so often in Bollywood. Why so?? Because Bollywood is still evolving. There was a relatively set formula in earlier years of making a film work which wasn't so dependent on the script. Today, the script is critical and the money at stake is huge. To avoid creating time bombs, it is a lot better to invest in a tested story than special effects. Hollywood knows this, and Bollywood is learning its lesson the hard way. Of course, the other issue is Indian literature tended to be extremely high brow and not popular, so making popular films with such books was out of question. People often feel that a film can never have the same effect / magic as the book Do you agree with that? I agree, it can't have the same magic. But it can have its own magic. A well made film on a book is a treat - for readers to relive the story and for non-readers as they will be assured of a tight plot on screen. Hello has six principal charactersâ¦Could you tell us something about themâ¦Describe them in one line each The six characters are Shyam, who is having a breakup with Priyanka; Esha, who wants to be a model; Vroom, a hot-headed yet fun guy who likes Esha; Radhika, an overworked housewife and Military Uncle, a retired army man who now works in a call center. The six of them are having the worst night of their life. Salman Khan makes a guest appearance in the filmâ¦yet the film is being promoted as a Salman Khan filmâ¦do you think it is fair? I don't think Hello is being promoted purely as a Salman Khan film. It is very clear that Hello is 'One Night @ the Call Center' and we have millions of readers who already know what role Salman is playing in the film. I also feel Salman's role is important to the story (it is the role I play in the book, so it is obviously important!). So in a way, it is more than a guest appearance anyway. My readers/audience have made me, they trust me and I plan to have a longer innings in Bollywood - so misrepresenting to them would be unthinkable. I don't think Hello is being promoted purely as a Salman Khan film. It is very clear that Hello is 'One Night @ the Call Center' and we have millions of readers who already know what role Salman is playing in the film. How has it been working with the 'Khan-daan'? Salman - Sohail- Arbaaz etc? The Khan-daan is pretty cool. I have seen them over two years now, and I must say they are really blessed to have a family so bonded with each other. They are simple, straightforward, emotional people, and if they like you, they will go all out for you. The head of the family (Salim Khan) is a writer, so they give a lot of respect to writers. So I had a great time with them. How involved were you during the making of the film? I was involved in all stages. Atul drove me mad on the script. He kept making me revise it, he'd say, "It's great, but I know if you look at it one more time, it will only get better." I liked being challenged that way, rather than everyone nodding their heads because I was a bestselling author. Even later, Atul would show me set designs, song samples, and rushes to make sure I was happy with it. I tried to be on sets as much as possible. Otherwise, he would give me shoot updates at the end of the day. He'd say "That joke came out so funny even the light man laughed during the take." Hello is our baby, really!!! Hello is our baby, really!!! Is Hello targeted at the metros and multiplexes or will it find its audience even in smaller towns and single screens? I think herein lies the surprise factor. The trade believes Hello is mainly a metro/multiplex film. However, the Bollywood trade is not aware that my books sell a lot in smaller towns. Around sixty percent of my fan mail is from smaller cities. So I think it will go beyond the multiplexes. Of course, the Salman Khan factor will help in single screen business too. The trade believes Hello is mainly a metro/multiplex film. However, the Bollywood trade is not aware that my books sell a lot in smaller towns. Around sixty percent of my fan mail is from smaller cities. Is there a need / scope for songs in a film like Hello? Yesâ¦in fact I insisted on it. The book is very emotional, and music is a good way to express emotions. Of course, you can't have eight songs in a book about one night. We have three songs, and they fit into the story or are played in the backdrop. Also, the book is considered a fun book, and we wanted to make a fun movie. Where's the fun in taking Salman Khan and not having his bare-chested song in the film? The film has been in the making for a whileâ¦Why the delay? The two main reasons are we wanted to get the script absolutely right, so we took a year in adaptation. Secondly, there are a lot of actors in the film, and matching their dates and night schedules took a lot of time. There are no marks for coming first in filmmaking. You need to make the film right. Your first and most popular book 'Five Point Someone' is being adapted into 3 Idiots by Rajkumar Hiraniâ¦How did that deal happen? During the release of my second book, I happened to meet Raju. He was working on Lage Raho Munnabhai at that time. I gave him my first book and he said he won't be able to read it until his film finishes. However, in a few weeks the Mumbai cloudburst happened and Raju was locked in at home with my book. He read it and called me down to Mumbai. The rest we all know. As you can see, the terrible cloudburst became a divine intervention for me. Have you also written the story/ screenplay for 3 Idiots? No, I am not involved in the adaptation process. Raju has a great team (the Munnabhai team) and I trust him. Raju is adding a lot to the story and so it is better he works on it. Also, I'd rather do a new story than stay on with my old works. You have two of the biggest stars Aamir and Salman starring in two films based on your booksâ¦you surely must be a happy manâ¦any other actors on your wish list I am a happy man anyway as my readers have given me more than I deserve. Having the two Khans is great and glamorous, and will make my story reach more people. No desire to work with any particular actor as such - as long as they are competent and good human beings, I'd love to work with them. Raju has a great team and I trust him Are there any plans for filming your third and most recent book '3 Mistakes of my life'? No plans as of yet. Many offers but I cannot say anything until I experience the full Bollywood cycle with Hello's release. '3 Mistakes' has a big scope as it tackles tough issues, so will make sure a competent team is in place. Coming back to your first love, writingâ¦could you tell your million fans what are you currently working on for your next book and when should it be out by? I won't reveal any details on my fourth book. Suspense is an author's biggest weapon. I have a script to finish after Hello releases, and then will work on the fourth book. I am hoping to have it out by 2010. I won't reveal any details on my fourth book. Suspense is an author's biggest weapon. I have a script to finish after Hello releases, and then will work on the fourth book. How do you manage juggling time between a fulltime top corporate job, your profession as a writer and now as a screenplay writer? I am good at multitasking, and I only write when inspiration comes. At other times, I am in office. Still, it is difficult. But just as a working mother who commutes two hours and looks after her kids at home - I somehow manage. Books are often the best way to spend timeâ¦so what does Chetan Bhagat do in his spare time? Are you an avid reader yourself and what do you like reading? I like to read, but not when I am in the middle of writing something. I read a lot of bestsellers. I also love spending time with my twin boys. I went for my first PTA meeting as a parent last week and the teacher praised them both. I was sort of disappointed as I like naughty kids. My parents were always embarrassed to go to PTA meetings. In the few months that you have been in Bollywood, how has the experience been? It has been a good experience overall, though there are highs and lows. There is a lot to navigate, a lot of people to convince and hard to keep grounded through it all. And yet, you are working on creating something beautiful that all the hard work and frustration seems worth it. Still, for me the attraction of Bollywood is not the glamour but the stage it provides me to channel my thoughts to the people of my country. Let's see if I get to keep my place on this stage. Are you a big fan of Bollywood films? In recent times (this year, last year etc.) which films have you enjoyed watching? I am a huge fan of Bollywood films. I am so into them that there is a censor certificate before my dreams at night. But aren't all Indians? In the last two years, I've loved Taare Zameen Par, Namastey London, Khuda Kay Liye, Om Shanti Om and Partner (huge Salman/ Govinda bias I admit). Being a writer yourself which writers' work do you admire most in Bollywood among the current lot? I have always found Mr. Gulzar to be an inspiration, as he does books as well as scripts. In fact, we share the same publisher (Rupa & Co). Among the current crop, I like Jaideep Sahni, Anurag Kashyap, Prasoon Joshi and Raju Hirani's writing. In the last two years, I've loved Taare Zameen Par, Namastey London, Khuda Kay Liye, Om Shanti Om and Partner (huge Salman/ Govinda bias I admit). Finally Hello opens across cinema halls this week. Why do you think audiences should shell out 200 bucks on a ticket when they have already read the book and know what's in store? All I'd say is my fans and Salman's fans are different from other fans. It's an emotional relationship and they treat us like a big brother. And if your big brother is getting married, do you need a reason to come? Hello's release is as important to me as my wedding day. So our fans know what they have to do. For the rest, all I can say is you'll have super fun in the theatre and come out a more self-confident person. And a few million people have loved the story. Is that reason enough?Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2008 | 2:25 pm "With Shreyas coming in the picture, nobody will remember Sharman" - CelinaClick above for more stills Who said 'Sexy' begins with 'S'? Though she's now one of cinema's busiest actresses, Celina Jaitely is not about quantity. Inhabiting her characters rather than simply 'Being A Star', she's become the equal of such recent luminaries as Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta and, yes, Kareena Kapoor. Outside of her home nation, particularly in Egypt, she's the 'hot' favourite. It's pouring cats and dogs outside Celina's house in Mumbai. Luckily, I got there in time and just in time for the hot tea which arrives for me the moment I sit on the sofa taking out my recorder. The actress is all excited and ready to return back to the comedy genre after her recent debacle Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. And for a change, Golmaal Returns is looking like it's going to give her more in return than her previous film. In this Bollywood Hungama exclusive, London correspondent Devansh Patel meets Miss Jaitley and gets her talking on Golmaal Returns, Shreyas Talpade, Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, her de-glam look in the film, and yes, her intelligence. Didn't I say, 'Sexy' begins with 'C'? In your film career so far, you've been a part of seven comic capers. What made you sign your eight - Golmaal Returns? I did Golmaal Returns because I loved the prequel Golmaal and somehow I wanted to do a movie which would have the capability to become as big as a No Entry. The role I portray in Golmaal Returns was offered to me only because my director Rohit Shetty was confident that I could play a de-glam girl in the film compared to all other heroines who are present. I play a South Indian woman who is called Mira Nair. She comes from a very strict Brahmin family. I was looking forward for a role like that because I am fed up of doing glamorous roles. There is much more to me than just being a barbie on screen. I got to work with Kareena for the first time and it is always nice to be working with someone who is your senior and who knows much more about the film industry But in a highly male dominated film, do you think you will be noticed? Yes, Golmaal Returns is a male dominated film but it's also a story. As an actor, I believe that all actors make up a story. Even with one of the character's missing, the story can take a bad turn. So, I always see to it that a particular role suits my image. Here I was going to be seen in a new avatar. Secondly, this is a role which the children are going to love and thirdly I wanted to work with Rohit Shetty. Then it was my first time with Ajay Devgan. It was an amazing experience. It was also my second time with Shreyas Talpade who plays my co-star in Golmaal Returns. Then I worked with Kareena Kapoor for the first time and it is always nice to be working with someone who is your senior and who knows much more about the film industry. After all, she comes from a practically a historical film family. It was a great experience for me overall and there was so much I learnt from it. If you've enjoyed No Entry, you'll love Golmaal Returns You've mentioned in all your interviews that Red is your best film till date. Any change of opinion after you've done Golmaal Returns? Yes, Red will always be my most serious and the best performance till date. Comedy is a totally different genre all together. Golmaal Returns is a full on commercial film. If you've enjoyed No Entry, you'll love Golmaal Returns. As far as Red is concerned, it will always be one of those roles which I will remember my entire life. Did the entire cast and crew miss the presence of Sharman Joshi who was in the prequel Golmaal? With Shreyas Talpade coming in the picture, no body is going to remember Sharman Joshi. Shreyas is a brilliant actor and I don't need to prove that. We all know him for Iqbal, Dor and Om Shanti Om. He is very versatile and he can play any given role with a lot of belief. Download image as wallpaper Did you have to go through any South Indian tuitions or training classes for your role? (laughs) Golmaal Returns cinematographer was fondly called Nutty, short for Natarajan. Me and Shreyas used to go to him and ask him, "Agar Bachao bolna hai to kaise bolna hai?" (laughs). So I was the one who was using the maximum South Indian words. Even though I was a girl born and brought up in Mumbai, you still have a tendency to use your Bengali, South Indian or a Gujarati language at home. Credit should go to Nutty Sir for bearing me throughout Golmaal Returns. So how is the de-glam Celina attired in the film? Very simple, with kurta's, jeans and jholas and of course, the South Indian saree and the ghaghra - choli which many wear down south. I am also wearing black contact lenses which were ordered for me especially from London. Practically no make up for me except the kaajal. My character took a real turn when I and Shreyas were filming this engagement scene in the hotel where I was wearing the lehenga with gajra and a choti. A typical South Indian look. We had some aunts and uncles too in the scene. But some of the people from the hotel misunderstood us as the South Indian family. It was hilarious. We hear that the premiere of the film is to take place in Dubai. Any idea? No. I haven't heard of it. If it does happen in Dubai, do you think it's a good idea? Honestly, it's ok to premiere it anywhere in the world because now-a-days you'll find Indians in abundance everywhere. Golmaal is such a film which will not only be loved by the Indians but all the Asian community as well. We've got a huge fan following in the Middle East too. Where would you like the premiere to happen? If it was in my hands, I'd have the premiere in the U.K. Whenever I have gone to the U.K, I've been loved and cared the most, whether it's my personal trip or to promote my films. I love U.K and my best friend, Tanuj, lives there. With you being paired opposite Shreyas, are we going to see you with any of the other co-actor in the film? Yes. For a change, Golmaal Returns is not cliched. I've got many scenes with Ajay Devgan in the film. It was interesting working with him because I've been a big fan of his since I saw Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. He is a very intense actor. He is my favourite romantic hero too. Tell us a bit about the unexplored side of the funny bunch of actors in the film. Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade are the most fun co-stars I've worked with till date. Three of us get along like a house on fire. We'd start laughing in the morning and after pack up we stop. We keep on sending messages to each other talking nonsense all day long. It is fun. Why would people return to watch Golmaal Returns this time around? Honestly, leave your mind at home, brains at home. Come with an open heart with full entertainment. Laugh a lot and go back home and then again if you feel watching it twice, come back or should I say - Return? You will see the lightest side of the most complex situations that people are put into in Golmaal Returns. It's not slapstick, it's situational. This time around, are we going to see the scene continue from where it was left in Golmaal one where Ajay and Arshad do a spoof on the film Black? (laughs) How did you come to know about this? But yes, the most famous 'Black' scene is there in part two too and I am somewhere there in it. We started shooting that scene on the same day of the Press conference we had for unveiling the first look of Golmaal Returns. That same day at 11pm, we started and finished it at 7am the next day. In fact, you will see Black and Red too (laughs). Don't worry, Red is just me being silly. The most famous 'Black' scene is there in part two too and I am somewhere there in it I've heard that there are two songs which are the most expensive songs shot in Indian cinema in Golmaal Returns. Is it true or just to market the film? It is true. Yes, 'Tha Kar Ke' is expensive with hundreds of extras acting in it and real cars being blown up. Rohit hasn't used any toy car or any props. But there is this other song shot between me and Ajay Devgan where I play the man's role and he plays the woman and how I hold him by his legs and he revolves round and round on the deck of the ship. The glimpses of which are seen in the promo. Actually, it is the funniest song shot in the history of Indian cinema. People are going to fall off their chairs watching it (laughs). I am all in a gown but playing a man (laughs). There is a song shot between me and Ajay Devgan where I play the man's role and he plays the woman. It is the funniest song shot in the history of Indian cinema We also got to know that you suffered an eye infection during the shooting of Golmaal Returns? Yes. I did have an eye infection once and because of that I could not attend three major press events at the beginning of the promotional schedule. So a lot of people said that I was being excluded from the film and said all sorts of things like there was a competition going on between Kareena and Celina, etc. So this is a misunderstanding I'd like to clear. You're a brand ambassador for the Egypt Tourism. Do you then recommend directors to go and shoot their films in the beautiful country? Of course yes. Recently, there was a song from Singh Is King which was shot in front of the beautiful pyramids. We did a lot of publicity for the tourism back in Egypt and in India. Egypt is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Let's not forget the famous love story of Cleopatra and Ceasar which took place in Egypt. I was still in two minds whether I should take this opportunity to be an ambassador or not and then I realised that I was a mountain girl. I was born and brought up around the mountains of India and so to be in the middle of the desert was exciting. If I was in a relationship, I would've gone to Egypt for my romantic holiday. People think that the pyramids are gorgeous but for me the river Nile is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I went on a cruise through the river and I felt that I was travelling back in time and history. This is your first film with your producers Shree Ashtavinayak. How was the entire experience? It's one of the best production houses I've worked with. I've been very lucky because so far I've worked with the best of the lot. They know what they are doing and that's a good thing about these producers. You don't go through any troubles and they look after you very well. Having said that, they spoil you sometimes. Whatever the director requires it's there for him because they think for the betterment of the entire film. So the final product is always lavish and good. Do you think that Golmaal Returns is the apt title for the second part? Yes, because the first part Golmaal was a hit. Everybody knew Golmaal and the title track of the film. So when you're trying to create the same magic for the similar star cast with the same kind of story continuing, I think nothing could be better than adding 'returns' to the first name. Tell us about one of the famous Mithun Chakraborty song you sang and fell down laughing. (laughs) We were singing 'Zoobie Zoobie Zoobie' from the film Dance Dance. And Shreyas and Tusshar also joined in the act. It's one of our all time favourite songs. We sang the song all the way to Thailand and back. Imagine us three dancing to the song (laughs). We were singing 'Zoobie Zoobie Zoobie' from the film Dance Dance Are you aware of the fact that the media counts you as one of the most intelligent actresses around after Lara Dutta? Me and Lara are best of friends. So it's good to know that. I don't know what makes me intelligent. I just speak my mind and if you think that's intelligent then be it. Me and Lara come from a very strong third and fourth generation of military background, and I guess that outspokenness and holding oneself together and some mannerisms play a vital role. But in today's day and age, you want to speak your mind out without being abusive and rude and that's intelligence for me. Why go and watch Golmaal Returns this Diwali? Because if you'd like to spend your money on your entertainment, go and spend it on Golmaal Returns.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2008 | 2:02 pm All you wanted to know about HelloIt's always said that 'Never judge a book buy its cover'. But, the current trend seems to Bollywood making films that are the 'reel-version' of the same. In other words, these are the times when Bollywood is opening itself to the likes of many a novelist. The latest one being Chetan Bhagat, whose 'One Night at the Call Center. One can see the 'filmi' version of this novel in Atul Agnihotri's forthcoming film Hello. The film stars the likes of Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Isha Koppikar, Gul Panag, Amrita Aroraâ¦to name a few! With just a few days to go for release, Bollywood Hungama brings you all that you wanted to know about one of the most looked forward films this season Hello - in this exclusive section Preview Hello... is a tale about the events that happen one night at a call center. Told through the views of the protagonist, Shyam, it is a story of almost lost love... More... Music Reviews 'Bang Bang Bang' is a wannabe rock number which is sung by Wajid himself. The number is very average sounding in spite of the fact that it boasts of Salman Khan... More... News - 'Hello' team to visit cities where book was well received - Salman Khan shoots a stage song for Hello - Rs 1.75 crore song for 'Hello' - 'Hello' - Amrita Arora gets 'all dressed up' for a Pakistani ad Features - "The clincher in all the films I am doing is that I, as a member of the audience, is never going to feel bloody hell wha - Two to Tango - Another 'Girlfriend' in the making Gallery Movie Wallpapers Movie Stills - On the Sets: Hello - First Look: Hello - Movie Screensaver: Hello Broadband Dialogue Promo 1 (Hello) Bang Bang (Hello) - Hello - Party Mix (Hello) - Audio Release Of 'Hello' - Title Song (Hello) - Karle Baby Dance Wance (Hello) - Rab Ka Banda (Hello) - On The Sets Of 'Hello Darling' - Atul Agnihotri Speaks About 'Hello' - Part 2 - Atul Agnihotri Speaks About 'Hello' And Salman Khan - Hello! - On Location - Hello Is A Very Motivating Film - The 3 Mistakes Of Chetan Bhagat's Life - Salman Khan Parties Like A RockstarSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2008 | 1:13 pm Kareena Kapoor to launch her own web siteJoining the league of international stars like Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is all set to launch her own web site.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:03 pm Music Review: 'Fashion' songs will delight listenersComposers Salim-Suleiman have created great music for the film, Fashion. And the success or failure of Madhur Bhandarkar's movie at the box office would not change the fate of the album, which, beyond doubt, is a commercial success. The album starts with the interesting song, Aashiyana.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:01 pm Hayek averts wardrobe malfunction on TV
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2008 | 11:56 am 'Karzzz' songs are close to my heart: SameerNoted lyricist Sameer, who has penned songs for Himesh Reshammiya-starrer 'Karzzz' has said that his work in the film is a tribute to legendary songwriter Anand Bakshi. "'Karzzz' is very close to my heart as I have devoted my compositions to Anand Bakshi. I draw inspiration from him as I consider him my mentor," Sameer said today.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2008 | 11:48 am Aamir - The new Professor of IIM-Ahmedabad! - GlamSham
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 10:57 am John gifts Bips a Babouska worth Rs 1.5 lakhsWhile diamonds are a woman's best friend designer bags don't come too far down the list and certainly not when they are gifted by your boyfriend! Naturally, when John Abraham gifted Bipasha Basu a $3250 (Rs 1.5 lakh) brown-and-gold Gucci Babouska Medium Boston, she was thrilled especially when that was ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 10:30 am Maya Bazaar only for a Mammootty fanIf you are a Mammootty fan, you will surely enjoy Mammootty's latest venture Maya Bazaar by debutant director Thomas Sebastian. The film moves with some interesting twists and turns especially during the first half, but fails to reach anywhere and has nothing new or novel to offer.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 10:23 am Shakti Kapoor defends son caught in rave partyShakti Kapoor is busy defending his son Siddhant, who was detained by the Mumbai police after being caught during a raid at a rave party and stated that he was innocent.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am Superman star Brandon Routh in 'Kambakkth Ishq'After roping in big Hollywood stars like Slyvester Stallone and Denise Richards for 'Kambakkth Ishq', producer Sajid Nadiadwala has now also cast Brandon Routh, better known as Superman, in the film.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 10:01 am Katha Samvidhanam Kunchacko: New ShylockKatha Samvidhanam Kunchacko, starring acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director Sreenivasan in the lead role, will start rolling by the end of next month at locations in Kottayam and Pala. Haridas Keshavan of Kannur, Indraprastham, Maaraatha Naadu and Kinnaripuzhayoram will direct the film.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 9:40 am Adoor to showcase Naalu Pennungal at ViennaleNaalu Pennungal (Four Women), master auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan's celebrated film about a virgin (Geetu Mohandas), a prostitute (Padmapriya), a housewife (Manju Pillai) and a spinster (Nandita Das) will be screened at the Viennale, the largest and most exciting film event in Austria that opens in Vienna on October 17. Gopalakrishnan ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 9:28 am Mohanlal quitting movies for business?We all know that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is concentrating more on business than on movies nowadays. Recently, he widened his business horizons in the state and has successfully established his presence in almost all business fields like seafood, curry powder, hospitality, movie production, studios and multiplex construction. Does it mean ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 9:21 am Thilakan inaugurates drama FestivalVeteran actor Thilakan, who recently won a special mention jury award in the recently-announced National Awards for his outstanding performance in Ekantham (2007) directed by Madhu Kaithapram, will inagurate a seven-day drama festival 'Arangorukkam-2008' at a function to be held in the Fine Arts Hall, Kochi at 5.30 p.m. today ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 9:15 am Tanushree Dutta on her parentsTanushree Dutta reveals how her father helped her fight back for the Miss India crown while mom helped her score well academically.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 8:45 am And now, Airtel to enter direct-to-home television marketTelecom operator Airtel Tuesday announced the launch of its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television service.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 8:02 am Shakti Kapoor's son among 240 held in rave party - Sify
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2008 | 5:06 am 'Fashion' songs will delight listenersFilm: 'Fashion'; Music Director: Salim-Suleiman; Lyricist: Irfan Siddique, Sandeep Nath; Singers: Salim Merchant, Neha Bhasin, Sukhwinder Singh, Shruti Pathak, Robert Bob Omulo, Satya Hinduja, Mohit Chauhan; Rating: ***1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 4:31 am Nigaar Khan raves about Dinesh Karthik, says he's the bestTelevision actress Nigaar Z. Khan says cricketer Dinesh Karthik, her partner on dance reality show 'Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina', is a sweet guy and a quick learner and that she couldn't have got a better co-dancer.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am What sore losers men can be: MalaikaMalaika Arora is shocked by television actor Bhaktyaar Irani's behaviour on the grand finale of reality dance show 'Zara Nachke Dikha' and says he had an 'attitude problem from day one'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 3:00 am Uday Chopra became too old for 'Kidnap': Sanjay GadhviDirector Sanjay Gadhvi gave Uday Chopra two of the best films of his career - 'Dhoom' and 'Dhoom 2'. But he gave the actor a miss in the recently released 'Kidnap' because he feels Uday grew 'too old' for the role.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 3:00 am Celebs At Shahid Aamirs New Collection Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Rohit Shetty has taken up a great challengeFor a long time Hindi cinema buffs had not fallen in love with the a hero and his perfect supporting lead as they had for Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in both of the movies in the Munna Bhai series.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am ’SORRY BHAI should arrive in early 2009’ - OnirAfter making dark films like MY BROTHER NIKHIL and BAS EK PAL, filmmaker Onir is ready with (in his own words) a much light hearted SORRY BHAI. The first print of the film is out and the man is quite happy with the final outcome.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Ash admires RajiniAishwarya Rai, who is working with Rajinikanth for Robot cant stop gushing about the actor.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Did Rosa violate her agreement? Details insideItalian model-turned Bollywood actress Rosa Catalano is in the eye of a controversy with the producer of her forthcoming film charging her of violating the agreement signed with him and threatening to get her deported.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Bollywoods KING joins hands with Hollywoods SUPERMANSajid Nadiadwala as usual has managed the near impossible for Kambakkth Ishq. After getting the whos who of Hollywood to star in his magnum opus to be directed by newbie director Sabir Khan, Sajid is ready with yet another announcement. After Slyvester Stallone and Denise Richards, yet another Hollywood biggie joins the star cast of Kambakkth Ishq and it is none other than Brandon Routh, better kSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Id surely be ready for FASHION 2 - Sammir DattaniSammir Dattani was the showstopper at Luxotticas eyewear collection 2008-2009 fashion show that showcased top brands like Bvlgari, Prada, Versace, D&G etc with collection of sunglasses. For Sammir, walking the ramp wearing latest sunglass collections was ideal because he possesses a wide variety of designer sunglasses too.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Himeshs love is Urmilas daughter in KARZZZZNow this one is quite some twist in the tale even as the release of KARZZZZ is less than 2 weeks away. In what is possibly nothing less than a shockingSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Sushmitha Sens Connection with Jhansi RaniPerhaps, this title could make you keep guessing whats so special between Former Miss Universe Sushmitha Sen and first woman freedom fighter Jhansi Rani…. Well, its quite interesting in figuring out the most common attributes these personalities share. Both of them were born on the same day November 19. Drenched in ancient society where culture and tradition dominated, Jhansi Rani adopted a maleSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Adlabs and its approaching digital mightWe can make out from some ongoing developments that Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group owned Adlabs Film Ltd will be the undisputed king of production, distribution and exhibition of films in India in a couple of years.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Live Chat: Imran Khan on October 7 at 1200 hrs ISTImran Khan! The name itself leaves one speechless. How can anyone describe this chocolate boy who flutters in the hearts of all the women young and old alike! Imran, the 'bhanja' of Aamir Khan, is not just handsome but also superbly talented. After his successful, debut with Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, Imran Khan was recently seen as the dashing kidnapper in Sanjay Gadhvi's Kidnap. Now, we give you all an opportunity of a lifetime to chitchat with Imran only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Tuesday, October 7, at 1200 hrs IST. Don't Miss It!!!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Oct 2008 | 4:34 pm Actor Shakti Kapoor's son among 240 held in rave partyBollywood actor Shakti Kapoor's son Siddhant Kapoor was among 240 youths, including 38 women, detained after the police raided a rave party early Monday morning.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2008 | 3:30 pm Vishal-Shekhar taste success down SouthVishal and Shekhar are seeing their stocks grow with every passing quarter. Om Shanti Om was their highpoint in the year 2007 while in 2008 the music of Tashan and Bachna Ae Haseeno continues to find an audience for themselves in spite of quite a few weeks gone by since the albums hit the stands. Never mind an occasional Bhoothnath, the composer duo continues to enthrall audience with their tunes. Now it is audience down South which is enjoying the Vishal-Shekhar touch as the composers give them something in their own language. They have just seen the release of their first ever project in a regional language in the form of Telugu film Chintakayala Ravi which stars superstar Venkatesh. "When Venkatesh came to us with the project, we were game to compose for it. In any case we never had any qualms of composing for a regional film and since the setup looked great as well, we pronto began working on the project. You would find that the songs of Chintakayala Ravi have completely our flavour in them", informs Vishal of the Vishal-Shekhar duo who has just arrived with the music of Karan Johar's Dostana. One also hears that the price paid to Vishal-Shekhar has been monumental as well. Winks Vishal, "Never ask a man's salary, though all I can divulge is that we too have been informed about the price being amongst the highest ever paid to the composers for a Telugu film." While the release itself is special for the young men, what enthralls them further is the Triple Platinum status which the music album has fetched for itself on the day of its release. "Triple Platinum stands for the fact that there has been a pre-order placed for 5 lakhs units. I am told by the makers that this is unprecedented and they are glad to see such a massive audience response", says Vishal with a glee. Directed by Yogi and produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) under Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions, Chintakayala Ravi also stars Anushka and Mamta Mohandas. The film has been shot in a major way in New York and Washington, DC, USA and is expected to arrive on screens this festive season of Dussera and Diwali. Also, buzz has it that Aarti Chhabria has performed a steamy and seductive item number which is already being touted as the highlight of the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Oct 2008 | 2:45 pm Being paired with Rekha should be interesting: Rishi KapoorRishi Kapoor is taking it slow right now, with only a few films on the floor, one being Raj Kanwar's 'Sadiyaan' (Centuries) which is the launch pad for Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv and also pairs Kapoor opposite Rekha.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2008 | 2:00 pm Kajol appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of UK based Loomba TrustKajol may not be seen much in films these days but the bubbly actress surely has her hands full with endorsements and some charitable work. Kajol was recently appointed as the goodwill ambassador of the U.K. based Loomba Trust, a charity dedicated to the education of widow's children in and around India. The function held at Whitehall London (on the occasion of UN International day to celebrate non-violence- Oct 2) saw some bigwigs such as Cherie Blair (wife of former British P.M. Tony Blair), Mayor of London Boris Johnson and India's high commissioner to the U.K. Shiv Shankar Mukherjee in attendance. Cherie Blair who also happens to be the President of the Loomba Trust presented Kajol with a plaque. The actress said that she would do her best to be worthy of this appointment. The Loomba Trust, founded by Raj Loomba, has already helped educated 3500 children of widows in India and plans to extend its activities to Sri Lanka, Nepal and South Africa in the coming years.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Oct 2008 | 1:23 pm "Golmaal Returns has maintained the flavour of Golmaal" - Shreyas TalpadeNobody, absolutely nobody who's worked with Shreyas Talpade has a bad remark to be made against him. I've never, ever heard of him pulling a star turn or showing any ego. He is like a diamond cutter. You don't just look at the diamond, you only notice that there is no flaw. For me, he is the young Naseer saab or Om Puri who, in years to come, is going to be India's finest actors around. His Iqbal gave him recognition, his Dor gave him maturity and his Om Shanti Om gave him his biggest blockbuster hit till date. That's not all. With his Welcome To Sajjanpur being screened at this years London Film Festival taking place from October 15 to 30th, the actor is on cloud nine and is looking forward to his next big release Golmaal Returns. Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel brings to you this exclusive talkathon with Talpade where he talks about Celina, Tusshar, his directors Rohit Shetty and Nagesh Kukunoor and why he thinks that Golmaal Returns will have a blast this Diwali. The new 'Sajjan' Shreyas Talpade has taken over from the Iqbal and Dor types to the one doing Golmaal. What say? (laughs). In fact when I was in theatre, there was a lot of comedy I did and I really enjoyed doing the plays. It is difficult to make people laugh but I guess if you enjoy doing it then people will enjoy seeing it too. You are the only new comer from the bunch of four lunatics by taking Sharman Joshi's place. Did your role demand to see Golmaal part one? I have seen Golmaal part one and now we begin from where my director Rohit Shetty left the four mad men (laughs). It is a new story and they are not friends in this new series. Ajay Devgan's character works in a company and I work under Ajay. Tusshar is Ajay's brother in law. What was more important for me was jelling with the entire team because the chemistry from part one had to be continued in part two. I had to look as a part of the team and not a new comer in the gang. It was possible only because of my director Rohit Shetty, who is a cool guy, who made me comfortable and secondly Ajay, Arshad and Tusshar were superb in terms of improvising, co-operating and supporting me. I was made to feel at home right from day one. In a recent interview with Celina in Mumbai, she revealed to me that the two co-stars she'd love to work again and again are Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade. What makes you special in front of her? (laughs) This was the first time I've worked with Celina and for her to make that remark is inspiring. I was so pleasantly surprised by seeing her dedication and her approach towards her character, even in terms of improvising, suggesting and adding certain things. We did a lot of masti together. If you have a co-star who is so enthusiastic and charged up to contribute then its complete fun to work. The whole rapport goes much beyond than just sharing the screen space. The kind of rapport me, Tusshar and Celina now have is, touchwood, amazing. We talk nonsense and can go on for hours together talking bull sh**, but we have a great time. I would any day prefer working with Tusshar and Celina. Is there any of your film to look out for opposite Celina or Tusshar? Well, in fact, Celina and I have worked in a film together called Paying Guest. It's a Mukta Arts film directed by Paritosh Painter who is a well known theatre personality. I've known Paritosh since college. We were in the same drama team for five years. It was like going back to the college nostalgia thing with Paritosh. With Celina, I knew her strengths and what she was capable of. So we had a ball shooting together. What's 'Paying Guest' all about? It's about four friends who are looking for a place to stay as Paying Guests and for that what all they need to do. It's shot in Bangkok. Wow, you again go to Bangkok then? (laughs). Yes. Seems like I will soon be getting a citizenship of Bangkok. It's an honour that Welcome to Sajjanpur has been selected for the London Film Festival Are you proud of the fact that your film Welcome to Sajjanpur is to be screened at the prestigious London Film Festival 2008? Absolutely. It is definitely an honour I should say. The film getting selected in the London Film Festival this year is a huge deal for the entire team. For me, first of all, doing a Shyam Benegal film was an honour and the film getting selected at the LFF is indeed a proud moment for anyone who is doing his first solo project. It is running very well in the cinemas across India right now. So it's party time for all of us and we should celebrate. It's gone to the London Film Festival but the film hasn't released theatrically in the U.K. Are you upset of that fact? Kind of, but it's because of the London Film Festival. We had to first screen it there and only after that's over we can release it. So I am sure the producer and the director will be looking to release it in the cinemas soon. Let's hope so. 'Tha Kar Ke' is inspired from the Rajnikant film Sivaji which Rohit Shetty saw and thought that we should have a song like that Now that Golmaal is returning, is Shreyas going to 'Tha Kar De' everyone? (laughs) It's definitely going to work brother. There is a shock element in the film but I am happy for the fact that I am able to maintain some sort of a balance in the scripts I am signing, whether it may be comedy, horror or whatever. I am proud of Golmaal Returns. 'Tha Kar Ke' is inspired from the Rajnikant film Sivaji which Rohit Shetty saw and thought that we should have a song like that. And there was a bit of scope of such a song in the film. So all of us felt that we should do it. It has some 300 dancers, 150 stunt men with blasts happening and cars flying over each other. It's a fun song which took about 12 days to shoot. I am not sure how much was the cost involved but it definitely cost the producers a bomb. Golmaal Returns has maintained the flavour of Golmaal What makes Golmaal Returns different from other comedy films you've done in the past? In a way the genre is same. It's slapstick, mad and over the top kind of comedy. But the kind of twists and turns that are there in Golmaal Returns are amazing. It has somewhere maintained the kind of honesty and innocence that was there in part one. So you won't find stars in the film but characters. Golmaal Returns has maintained the flavour of part one Golmaal. You will always be remembered as a boy in Nagesh Kukunoor's Iqbal. Now Aashayein is on hold. Is it something that you've discussed with your friend Nagesh about? See, I'm not a part of Aashayein. John Abraham is in it. So honestly I don't know the status of the film and what is really happening with it. I was told that they have postponed the release date for reasons best known to them. The film is complete and I am sure it must've shaped up really well knowing what Nagesh's capabilities are. Has Nagesh approached you for any of his forthcoming projects? I'm not a part of the three films he is doing right now. Tasveer with Akshay Kumar, Aashayein with John Abraham and there is one more he is shooting for in Jaipur as we talk. But you know, with Nagesh, he knows that I'll be there for him and with him whenever he needs me. He has already made it clear that if a particular character suits me then it's only me who will do it and no one else. So, I go by his word and am looking forward to work with him again. Even though he is filming, there is this unpredictable quality in him that I like. He keeps you on your toes as an actor. He has given me two of my best films in my career. Let's return to Golmaal. Any premiere plans of Golmaal Returns in London just like your previous film Om Shanti Om had in Leicester Square? I don't know. But going by the buzz, the curiosity is very positive just like Om Shanti Om. We would love to be there in London because London has given me my biggest blockbuster till date. So you can say it's my lucky venue and I hope someday even my solo films get released in London and we have a premiere there. Any parting message for your fans who are waiting for a blast this Diwali in the form of Golmaal Returns? Well, I am sure they won't regret. They will have a great time and if they are expecting a blast, they will get a blast. They will only come out laughing by the end of the film. I'd like to thank them all for their support and even Welcome to Sajjanpur might release shortly. So I hope both my films are able to bring a smile on their faces.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Oct 2008 | 1:23 pm I wasn't happy when I was offered 'Fashion', says ArjanActor Arjan Bajwa, who stars in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion', did not rejoice when he was offered the film as his father had died a few days back and he wasn't able to share the good news with him. Arjan's father died while the actor was shooting for 'Summer of 2007'. Just four days after his father's death, he received a call from Bhandarkar's office.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:35 pm A platform for student film-makers on Network 18Young filmmakers, whose creative and thought-provoking cinema is usually relegated to the sidelines in the melee of big banners, commerce and established names, now have an opportunity to reach out to the masses - courtesy Network 18. Cell 18, the one-stop advertising and promotional shop of the TV 18 group, has just announced its annual short film/documentary festival titled 'The Work-In-Progress' at the national level to promote young filmmakers and students in the industry. The best film will be awarded Rs 100,000.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:21 pm Madhur all praise for Priyanka's performance in 'Fashion'Madhur Bhandarkar is very happy with Priyanka Chopra's work in 'Fashion', which is due for release on October 29. She has "connected with emotions" in the film, he says complimenting her.In the film, Priyanka plays a Chandigarh girl aspiring to be a super-model.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am Beyonce Knowles honoured for charity work!American singer Beyonce Knowles has been inducted to the Miami Children`s Hospital Foundation`s Hall of Fame as a reward for her generous work towards helping others.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am Tilt to project Imran in `Kidnap` wrong: Sanjay Gadhvi!New kid on the block Imran Khan has got more space than seasoned actor Sanjay Dutt in the publicity campaign of just-released "Kidnap". The film`s director, Sanjay Gadhvi, has termed it a wrong move and an example of how the industry worships the "rising sun".Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am Eva Mendes loves to be termed `sexy`!Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has said she loves it when she is deemed as an object of desire and termed sexy.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am Ranbir would have been a better choice for `Karzzz`: Himesh!Composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, who plays the lead role in the remake of the 1980s superhit "Karz", admits Ranbir Kapoor would have been a better choice for the role and would have ensured the film`s box office success.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am "I'm very proud of Vijay Mallya for building the F-1 Indian team" - Shilpa ShettyDownload image as wallpaper Shilpa Shetty was at the Formula-1 in Singapore on Sunday evening with soul-mate Raj Kundra as a special guest of Bernie Ecclestone, the founder and owner of Formula-1, and also a special invitee of her dear friend Vijay Mallya. And now she's hooked. A week after the experience she wants more of the racing-track action. Reliving the amazing experience hours after it was over Shilpa says, "It was awesome. There I was sitting in the grid enclave just a breath away from the racing cars. And though I was invited by Mr Ecclestone as a British celebrity, I went there representing the Indian team who were racing for the first time and I was cheering for them." Back to the Formula-1 Grand Prix on Sunday evening, "History was made. Because the race happened for the first time during the night. I had never attended a Grand Prix before and I got to see all the racing legends like Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher for the first time. Felipe Massa's car crashed when we thought he would win...it was quite crazy! I've always loved fast cars. But I've never been to a Grand Prix before. On Sunday in Singapore, I not only got to see the veterans, but also a new breed of racers." Shilpa says the experience watching a Grand Prix live is unbeatable. "The televised version cannot make your blood pound and heart race. Also, the noise of revving cars...it's unparalleled. You can't feel the vibrations on TV." Shilpa jumps to the Indian team's defence for its under-performance at the Grand Prix "They're new. This was their first year. Give them time. I wasn't the least embarrassed. I'm very proud of Vijay Mallya for putting together the first Formula -1 Indian team. He has put India on the Grand Prix map."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:04 am
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