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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 5:31 pm Goldie Behl to dedicate 'Drona' sequel to Shah Rukh's sonGoldie Bhel's recently released fantasy adventure 'Drona' didn't get an overwhelming response at the box office, but the director is happy with the fact that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan loved the movie. "It's important for children to enjoy 'Drona'. I'm glad Aryan enjoyed it.Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:35 pm Imran helped me in losing weight, says Minissha LambaActress Minissha Lamba worked really hard to shape up to carry off a bikini with panache in Sanjay Gadhvi's 'Kidnap', but she credits co-star Imran Khan for helping her maintain her weight. "Imran helped me in my weight loss regime," Minissha said. "During the shootings, I was on a high-protein diet.Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 1:28 pm Being paired with Rekha should be interesting, says RishiRishi 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. Besides 'Sadiyaan', Kapoor has signed a film titled 'Har Bahadi', about which he says "I don't only play myself namely Rishi Kapoor in the film, I get to play the central character." Raj Kanwar, the director of 'Sadiyaan', is an old Rishi Kapoor admirer.Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:39 pm Anne Hathaway is Alice in Wonderland
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:23 pm Nick Nolte escapes fire
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:13 pm Gul questions Censor's hypocrisy on condom
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:48 am Rajini fans launch 'new party', without consentAfter having seen the persistent silence of their 'Thalaivar' Rajini, a section of hard core Rajini fans launched a new party titled Desiya Dravida Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam in Coimbatore yesterday.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:35 am Ailing Dilip Kumar back in Mumbai, recouping steadilyLegendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi due to complications resulting from a urinary infection, is now back home here.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:30 am Jade Goody is preparing for her funeral
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:26 am Is Mariah Carey expecting baby with Nick Cannon?London (ANI): Rumours are abuzz that American singer Mariah Carey may be pregnant with her first child with American actor and singer Nick Cannon. Carey has been planning to have a child with her hubby, and has even been to see her doctor about it.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:21 am Priyanka gets emotional on the last day of shooting for 'Fashion' - Bollywood Spice
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am Celina expects big things from 'Golmaal Returns' - Bollywood Spice
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am Cars 2 postponed to 2011 release
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am Shakira urging fellow Latinos to vote for ObamaWashington (ANI): Pop superstar Shakira has become the latest celebrity to support the Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The Colombian singer is urging fellow Latinos to vote for Obama in next month's US presidential elections because the Senator can restore peace and confidence in America.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:13 am ''The Drona sequel will be made'' - Goldie BehlShah Rukh and his son Aryan loved Drona. And Goldie Behl is relieved and happy. "It's important for children to enjoy Drona. I'm glad Aryan enjoyed it. I made the film for the child and the child at heart, not for those who like their cinema entertainment twisted and perverse." In fact Goldie will now dedicate the Drona sequel to Shah Rukh's son and his own son Ranvir. It may or may not be the season of sequels. But it seems no power on earth will prevent Goldie Behl from doing a sequel to Drona. In fact Abhishek Bachchan who's the only Indian actor to have done multiple sequels (Dhoom-Dhoom 2, Sarkar-Sarkar Raj) is most kicked by the idea of getting into the Drona togs once again. "It's a very interesting possibility. And taking the story forward is an idea that we've planted into the climax of the story. I don't see why we should change our minds. It's a new genre. There're no reference points to Drona in the audience's movie-viewing experience. Initially they were bound to be a bit confused, as we always are by something new. We were prepared for that'', says Abhishek, undeterred by some skeptical responses to Drona. At the end of Drona, we're shown Drona's son (played by producer Shristhi Arya's son Veer) being tailed by the same supernatural powers as his father. The sequel, it is understood, will launch a new young actor as Abhishek's son and will carry the adventures of Drona into a new realm. Says a source close to the project, "Goldie may take a break to make another film. But most probably he'll go to the sequel as the very next one. The story of the Drona-in-waiting has to be told. In fact Goldie has already written a major part of the script for the sequel. And will be casting soon." Goldie Behl remains unwavering in his determination to direct a sequel. "As far as we're concerned, we've made a film that dares to go into an unexplored genre. Critics are all the time complaining about our films being borrowed from foreign sources. When I've attempted something original, why shouldn't I carry the story forward? Shah Rukh loved the film. He told me his son loved the film. My 3-year old son Ranvir saw the first film of his life at the premiere of Drona. And he couldn't take his eyes off the screen." Goldie says he'll dedicate the Drona sequel to his son and Shah Rukh's son. "And all the children of our country who have to watch crime thrillers and sex comedies because fantasies not made in our country. No matter what the outcome of Drona at the box-office, the sequel will most certainly happen."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:09 am Timberlake 'pops' the question to JessicaMelbourne (ANI): Popstar Justin Timberlake has reportedly popped the question to girlfriend Jessica Biel, while on their romantic holiday in Italy. It has been reported that Timberlake went down on his knees on the final night of their weeklong stay in Italy, according to The Mirror.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:04 am Why Sharman, Gul make Hello look good - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:03 am Ronnie Wood lavishes on Ivanova to spite wife JoLondon (ANI): English rocker Ronnie Wood has reportedly been spending about 10,000 pounds a week for his fun and frolic with Russian waitress Ekaterina Ivanova.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:58 am Dish TV and ICICI Bank tie-up to offer interactive banking services - TelecomTiger
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:46 am Lynne Spears feels bad phase over for themWashington (ANI): Britney Spears" mum Lynne is relieved that her family's trying times are over and that 'things are looking up again' for them. The mother of Britney and Jamie Lynn loves to spend time with her granddaughter, Maddie, who is "growing out of all her clothes". And she's also ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:43 am Kylie getting cosy with Andres VelencosoLondon (ANI): Pop singer Kylie Minogue has a new man in her life and he shares an uncanny resemblance to the singer's former boyfriend, Olivier Martinez. The 40-year-old songwriter appeared with beau Spanish model Andres Velencoso ten years her junior at Dita Von Teese's birthday bash in Paris, reports the ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:34 am Farah Khan's birthday woesFarah Khan has been inundated with phone calls today from friends & well-wishers wishing her Happy Birthday. However Farah, instead of being happy about all the good wishes is quite amused. Reason being, it isn't her birthday today. Farah's birthday happens to be on Jan 9th and thanks to some websites wrongly mentioning her birthday as today, the ace choreographer turned director has been busy answering calls since morning. When we at Bollywood Hungama called up Farah to get the facts straight, she seemed tired of answering so many calls. "For God's sake please put it up that today is not my birthday. My birthday is on Jan 9th. Today in fact happens to be Gauri Khan's (SRK's wife) birthday!" Well now that the confusion has been cleared, you surely know when to wish Farah, don't you?Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:32 am Reliance Big TV gets cheeky with Airtel teaser - IT Examiner
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:17 am Rekha magic endures as diva turns 54 FridayFrom 12 to 54 - 42 years of reigning over Bollywood and counting. The engimatic Rekha turns 54 Friday, still mesmerising filmgoers and the industry too with her pout and expressive eyes.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am Sambhavna washes dirty Bigg Boss linen - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:29 am Monica's denial hurts SalemGangster Abu Salem has served a legal notice on actor Monica Bedi saying that he was "deeply hurt" and "distressed" by her statements denying their marriage. Salem, in the notice, has claimed that the duo got married in a Mosque at Los Angeles in November 2000. Bedi, however, in several interviews had said that although she knew Salem for several years, they had never got married.Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:24 am "We want Rohit to direct Kya Kool Hai Hum sequel" - Tusshar KapoorClick above for more stills If things go as per plans, Rohit Shetty may soon be donning the hat as a director of sequel to Kya Kool Hai Hum. Work on the film may begin early next year. Though Rohit is yet to sign on the dotted line, Tusshar Kapoor is confident that he would indeed be getting together once again with his director of Golmaal and Golmaal Returns. "Professionally we get along very well", says Tusshar, "Though personally we may not be in touch on a daily basis, it is simply fun when we are on the sets. I like working with him since after Golmaal, he has worked hard on my character in Golmaal Returns as well. I also did a song and dance appearance in his Sunday. Now, the 'goonga' is back!" Talking about Rohit being approached to do Kya Kool Hai Hum sequel, Tusshar reveals, "We had signed Rohit to do a film before Golmaal itself. However, now that Sangeeth Sivan (director of Kya Kool Hai Hum) is diverting his focus towards thrillers, we are looking at Rohit to do the sequel for us. He is happy about doing the project too." How big are the plans for Kya Kool Hai Hum sequel? "The sequel of course has to be bigger than the original", says Tusshar promptly, "In any case, if one looks at movies directed by Rohit (Zameen, Golmaal, Sunday and now Golmaal Returns), he always thinks big. For him, films have to boast of big sets, lot of glamour, immense cool quotient, the works, you know!" The star cast would comprise of new girls though Riteish may feature yet again as Tusshar's co-star. "Riteish is yet to be given a final narration and his presence in the film is yet to be locked. However, it would be great for us to be coming together again", says Tusshar. On contacting, Rohit Shetty confirmed that he has been approached by Balaji for Kya Kool Hai Hum' sequel. "Yes, I am committed to do a film by Balaji and they want Kya Kool Hai Hum sequel to be that film. However, I am yet to go through the final script. Once I like what I read and we all are on the same page for the sequel plans, I would confirm plans for the film", details Rohit.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:19 am Sambhavna washes dirty Bigg Boss linen again!The buzz is that Sambhavna Seth was ousted from the Bigg Boss house as her overall attitude was way too in-your-face and made her sound and look vulgar. So that might make her an open person who says what she feels, but then that's something which also worked against her ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:16 am Gul Panag asks for condom before making loveMaybe that's why they call Bollywood as the other name for 'unexpectedness'. It's kind of strange that on one hand, there are zillions of ads on radio and TV that advocate (in their own creative ways) the importance of using a condom. But, on the other hand, there is our ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:10 am Abhishek still no match for HrithikEver since Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan made their debut in 2000 they have regularly been compared and pitted against each other. Having Bollywood genes in their blood both have had a similar childhood and grew up around the silver screen. But when it comes to acting and stardom Hrithik ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:05 am Notice to govt, mutt on Gokarna temple issue - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:44 am Crowds add colour to Durga Puja festivities - Times of India
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:39 am Ranna's Nirvana collection - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:33 am Goldie Behl to dedicate 'Drona' sequel to Shah Rukh's sonGoldie Bhel's recently released fantasy adventure 'Drona' didn't get an overwhelming response at the box office, but the director is happy with the fact that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan loved the movie.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:30 am Promos of 'Paathshaala' and 'Kajraare' to be launched with 'Karzzzz'Expect a plethora of new promos with keenly anticipated films. With all eyes on Himesh Reshammiya's second release KARZZZZ, a number of film-makers are keen on launching the promos of their films in that week. As on date, the first promo of Ahmed Khan's PAATHSHAALA is expected to be launched with KARZZZZ. Also, the first promo of KAJRAARE, Himesh's next release, will also be unveiled with this film. A few more promos might be included as well. While on KARZZZZ, the film is piping hot with distributors and exhibitors. The industry is hopeful that it would fetch a thunderous start at the box-office.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:12 am Samir Karnik denies the postponement of HeroesClick above for more stills All eyes are on Diwali week. Right now, GOLMAAL RETURNS, FASHION and EMI are confirmed for October 29. There's talk that Eros might shift Samir Karnik's biggie HEROES from October 24 to October 29, but Samir denies it outright. "There's no question for postponing the film even by one day. October 24 is the confirmed date," he emphasises. Meanwhile, the Nana Patekar starrer HORN OK PLEASSSS, which was slated for release along side KARZZZZ, has now been shifted ahead. HORN OK PLEASSSS will now arrive on November 7 with Rajshri's EK VIVAAH AISA BHI and Vinay Pathak's production debut DASVIDANIYA.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:09 am ITC to turn waste into wealth across the countryIndia's multi-business conglomerate ITC Limited plans to take its 'Wealth Out of Waste' (WOW) programme across the country, encouraged by its success in Hyderabad, Chennai and Coimbatore, as also in this IT capital, a company official said.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:02 am Imran helped me in losing weight: Minissha LambaActress Minissha Lamba worked really hard to shape up to carry off a bikini with panache in Sanjay Gadhvi's 'Kidnap', but she credits co-star Imran Khan for helping her maintain her weight.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:02 am Fashion fraternity need not fear my film: Madhur BhandarkarMadhur Bhandarkar has exposed the darker side of many a profession through his films, but the acclaimed director says the fashion fraternity need not fret over the release of his 'Fashion' as it is essentially a model's emotional journey through the industry.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:30 am Jolie`s good looks have ruined her career: Eastwood!Hollywood actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood says superstar Angelina Jolie`s good looks have ruined her career.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Vidya Balan and Isha Khoppikar on an image reversal spree!If only real life was as easy and simple as reel life, then the two binary opposite ladies Vidya Balan and Isha Khoppikar would have been living their dream lives. The two ladies literally went in for a role reversal as Isha filled the shoes meant for Vidya replacing her in Sooraj Barjatiya`s `Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Pammie`s naked stripping act for Hefner`s birthday appears on TV !Pamela Anderson`s naked stripping act holding a cake to surprise Hugh Hefner for his birthday has appeared on TV.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Kylie Minogue gets cosy with younger man!Australian pop star Kylie Minogue was spotted with a man who is 10 years younger to her and has a strong resemblance to her ex-boyfriend, actor Olivier Martinez.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Monica Bedi is my wife: Abu Salem !Former actress Monica Bedi has been issued a notice by gangster Abu Salem as an attempt to get her back. Salem claims that the two did marry each other years back, while Monica denies it. Salem, in his notice, has reportedly tried to come clear on his relationship with Monica, stating, "Monica Bedi is my wife".Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Drew Barrymore enjoys being single after split with Long!Drew Barrymore, 32, has a completely new outlook to life after separating from boyfriend Justin Long, 30.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Kate Moss avoids parties for boyfriend`s sake!Supermodel Kate Moss is back with her on and off boyfriend Jamie Hince and to keep him happy she is trying to tone down her wild partying ways.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Naseeruddin Shah`s royal snub to the President !Naseeruddin Shah is one whimsical man, a trait inherent in all great artists, but his recent whim stunned the entire industry. The man did the incredible act of snubbing the President herself as he was conspicuous by his absence from the special screening of his critically appreciated film `A Wednesday`, which was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. When contacted to know the reason of his absence, the actor blatantly said, “Yes, I stayed away from the screening. I`m just not interested in politiciaSource: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Tom Cruise turned me from a girl into a woman: Kidman !Nicole Kidman has admitted that Tom Cruise transformed her from a girl into a woman.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Pink misses ex-hubby Carey Hart`s penis! !US singer Pink has confessed that one thing she misses most about her ex-husband Carey Hart is his penis.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' bids adieu, actors turn nostalgicAfter eight years on air, Ekta Kapoor's marathon soap 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' is finally bidding adieu to TV viewers Thursday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 4:33 pm Venus music chief to head Indian film bodyRatan Jain, a noted producer and Venus Records and Tapes director, has been unanimously elected as the president of Association of Motion Pictures and Television Programme Producer of India (AMPTPP).Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 4:31 pm Anupam Kher plays a freedom fighter in Rahul Dholakia's LamhaAfter having won a million hearts with his stellar performance in this season's blockbuster, A Wednesday, the legendary Anupam Kher is back with Rahul Dholakia's Lamha, in which he plays a freedom fighter for Kashmir only to be facing a political twist later. The film that's being extensively shot in Kashmir, deals about various subjects and issues including army, terrorism, Kashmiri pandits etc⦠Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Anupam said, "The reason why I chose to play this role was because it was a good role and that I like Rahul as a director. This film also gave me the opportunity to go to my hometown Kashmir." When asked about the preparations that he is doing for the role, Kher said, "Once the look of my character is right, the rest of it will just follow." Besides Lamha, Anupam Kher has got his hands full with films. On this, he says, "I am doing this interesting film called Morning Walk, that's being directed by the Bengali director named Aroop. Besides me, this film has got Sharmila Tagore, Divya Dutta and Rajat Kapoor. My character is that of a person who is divorced and lives with his son and daughter in law. And after sometime he realizes that he is in love with Sharmila Tagore." Besides this film, Anupam has Karan Johar's production directed by Ayan Mukherjee, titled Wake up Sid, Yashraj's next with Rani and Shahid, Chandrakant Kulkarni's Carry On Pandu, Rumi Jaffrey's film with Abbas-Mustan, an untitled film with Aditya Datt, and also Ajay Chandok's Chatur Singh Two Star.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Oct 2008 | 3:56 pm Aamir & Madhur to be honored at the 7th Third Eye Asian Film FestivalThe 7th Third Eye Asian Film Festival is all set to take place in Mumbai from Oct 16th to Oct 23rd 2008. The festival is organized by the Asian Film Foundation in association with the Enlighten Film Scoiety. Some of the highlights of the 7th Third Eye Asian Film Festival include Spectrum Asia (where contemporary Asian films will be showcased) and Retro (a section where tributes will be paid to Indian and Asian directors by organizing retrospectives of their films). Besides this, there is also a Best Short Film Competition and Best First/ Second Film Competition to hunt new talents in direction. Last but not the least, the 7th Third Eye Asian Film Festival will also felicitate Aamir Khan and Madhur Bhandarkar for their achievements. While Aamir will be honored for his film award winning film Taare Zameen Par, Madhur will be felicitated for winning the National award for three of his films. Seems like there is indeed a lot to look forward to at the 7th Third Eye Asian Film FestivalSource: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Oct 2008 | 3:35 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 Gul Panag fumes over the deletion of 'condom' from HelloClick above for more stills Maybe that's why they call Bollywood as the other name for 'unexpectedness'. It's kind of strange that on one hand, there are zillions of ads on radio and TV that advocate (in their own creative ways) the importance of using a condom. But, on the other hand, there is our Censor Board which has ordered the chopping of a scene from the forthcoming film Hello that has actress Gul Panag mouthing the usage of 'condom'. The scene in question has Gul asking Sharman Joshi (to whom she is paired opposite) whether he is carrying a condom before they have sex. The deletion of the 'condom' word from the scene has angered Gul to no end, so much so that she is now planning to write a letter to the Censor officials about this absurd decision on their part. Gul argues that since the scene required her and Sharman to make love, she, like any educated woman asks if he is carrying a condom, before they get on with the act. Gul finds it funny that even though the lovemaking scene is retained, the word 'condom' has been chopped off from the dialogue. She also added that this decision only exhibits the double standards of the Censor Board.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Oct 2008 | 2:16 pm Live Chat: Chetan Bhagat on Oct 8 at 1700 hrs ISTChetan Bhagat is a name which needs no introduction. This investment banker is well known world over as the author of international bestsellers like Five Point Someone and 'One Night @ the Call Centre'. The latter has now been made into a motion picture Hello by director Atul Agnihotri and its none other than Chetan who has written the story, screenplay and dialogues for the film. As Hello releases across cinema halls this week, we bring you a chance to chat with the multi-talented Chetan Bhagat on how he is enjoying his new stint in Bollywood, his future books ad much more. Don't miss logging on to Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Wednesday, Oct 8, at 1700 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Oct 2008 | 2:10 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 Airtel set to enter direct-to-home television sectorTelecom operator Airtel Tuesday announced it would launch a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television service from Oct 9.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:30 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 '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
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