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Mona Singh bags role in 3 Idiots
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 3:14 pm Bipasha Basu lonely on Durga PujaBengali beauty Bipasha Basu is depressed because she couldn't head back home to Kolkata to celebrate Durga Puja with her family and, to top it, beau John Abraham is also not in town. "I wanted to go to Kolkata for Durga Puja. It's a family puja started by my grandfather and we've kept up the tradition every year.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 2:56 pm Bond girl Kurylenko gets adventurous
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 2:30 pm Bipasha lonely on Durga Puja
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 2:19 pm 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. Starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor, the film is being directed by Sabir Khan. And Brandon has just finished shooting an extensive action scene with Akshay.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:55 pm Spotted: Angelina going for a stroll
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:40 pm Preity enjoyed her first Grand Prix
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:35 pm I follow Akshay into projects, says Katrina KaifBritain-born Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who has given many hits with Akshay Kumar, says that she trusts the star's script sense and often follows him into projects. Katrina's last hit with Akshay was 'Singh is Kinng'. "He has a fantastic script sense.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:30 pm Briefs - Hema Malini to play Rajmata of GwaliorMUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Here is a round-up of Bollywood news from Indian newspapers on Thursday, Oct 9. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:59 am Victoria tries bird poo to improve her skinLondon (ANI): When it comes to keeping up with her Hollywood pals in terms of beauty stakes, singer Victoria Beckham swears by a cream that contains bird poo! Victoria, who has long battled problem skin, puts her new clear complexion down to a bizarre new beauty regime involving bird poo.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:54 am Katrina swears by Akki's script sense
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:53 am Beyonce says relationship with Jay Z is realWashington (ANI): Popstar Beyonce Knowles has opened up for the first time about her relationship with husband Jay Z, insisting their love is for real. Although the newly wed hasn't even confirmed the fact she married the rapper in April (08), she has openly talked about her feelings for him ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:45 am Angelina Jolie spotted with kids - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am Tusshar Kapoor dubs for a mute character - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:29 am 'Jassi' Mona Singh bags role in '3 Idiots''Jassi' Mona Singh, who has just turned 27, has more than one reason to celebrate - the popular TV actress has just been signed by Rajkumar Hirani for a pivotal role in '3 Idiots'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:01 am Raj Thackeray wanted to work with Walt Disney Studios - Press Trust of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:16 am Goldie all set for “Drona’s” sequel - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:15 am Bipasha Basu lonely on Durga PujaBengali beauty Bipasha Basu is depressed because she couldn't head back home to Kolkata to celebrate Durga Puja with her family and, to top it, beau John Abraham is also not in town.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:31 am Monica returns to Bigg Boss house - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:25 am Kousalya Supraja Rama ready for showSrikanth-Charmi starrer Kousalya Supraja Rama (KSR), directed by Surya Prasad and produced by Dr. D. Rama Naidu under Suresh Productions banner is all set for release on October 9 in time for Dasara. Sivaji and Gauri Munjal are also in the star cast.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:11 am Fire breaks out in Jagannath Temple complex - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:43 am Gopichand making the move for stardomGopichand is happy with the success of his latest flick Souryam starring the shapely and sizzling ex-yoga teacher, Anushka. Potboilers seem to be his forte, with his movies like Ontari, Lakshyam (with Anoushka) and Okkadunnadu (having all the elements of action, drama and comedy to cater to all the sections of ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:32 am Gorgeous Angelina goes for a strollAngelina Jolie was spotted with her children Pax, Shiloh and Zahara on the streets of New Orleans and she was looking more gorgeous than ever, setting at rest putting rumours of post-natal depression.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:30 am Brahmanandam juggles between rolesBrahmanandam is one of the most successful comedians in Telugu. He has the ability to carry the film on his shoulders with his rib tickling comedy. The films Dhee and Ready are but just a couple of examples. Brahmanandam's talents have been exploited well by directors like Puri Jagannath and Srinu ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:27 am Priyanka Chopra and Siya opposite BalakrishnaBalakrishna is now all set to commence work on his new film on Dussera. He will act in a film to be directed by Mahadev, assistant of Rajamouli. Krishna Prasad will produce the film under the Sri Devi movies banner. Priyamani is the heroine.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:21 am Arjan Bajwa:The new rage in TeluguModel-turned-actor Arjan Bajwa could never imagine that he would be flooded with offers from the South film industry. But after the first teaser of Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion went on air, the actor has been offered three mega budget films. One with Nagarjuna, the second with Balakrishna and the third with Mohan ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:14 am Surya in double roles as Father and SonWhile the world awaits the release of Vaaranam Aayiram with bated breath, its makers have decided to dub the film in Telugu. Vaaranam Aayiram, starring Surya, of Ghajini fame with a galaxy of heroines (Simran, Sameera Reddy, Divya Spandana and Trisha), is directed by Gautham Menon and produced by Aascar Ravichandran ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:07 am Louis Banks eyes Grammy nominationIndia's best known jazz musician Louis Banks is keeping his fingers crossed. He hopes that one of his two latest international albums wins a Grammy nomination this year.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:02 am Harbhajan-Mona Singh's Ravana-Sita dance upsets Sikh clergy - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:59 am Keka to hit the screens on Oct 16thKeka, Teja's latest film, is ready to hit screens worldwide on October 16th. Teja, who has billed the film as his comeback, has directed and produced it. Since P.C. Sriram, the god of Indian cinematographers is the director of photography, Teja has nothing to fear. A lot of money has been ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:59 am Now, Aamir Khan to Teach IIM Students - Daijiworld.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:58 am Sasirekha Parinayam out to capture the floodTarun and Genelia are acting together for the first time under Krishnavamsi's direction in the tentatively titled Sasirekha Parinayam and now it seems like the title will stay. The unit is now shooting some key scenes at Patamata and the Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:55 am Exclusive: Director Sanjay Gadhvi defends Kidnap - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:15 am Gul Panag's fury over condom censor - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:15 am 'Hello' music isn't too appealingFilm: 'Hello'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid, Salim-Suleiman; Lyricist: Jalees Sherwani; Singers: Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Suzy Q, Herchelle, Tim, Merlin, Wajid, Daler Mehndi, Ishq Bector, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Zubin, Shaan, Sadhna Sargam ; Rating: **Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:01 am Preity, Ness had rocking time at Singapore Grand PrixPreity Zinta, who is gearing up for her next release 'Heroes', has become a sports fan and says she had the time of her life at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 3:31 am I follow Akshay into projects: Katrina KaifBritain-born Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who has given many hits with Akshay Kumar, says she trusts the star's script sense and often follows him into projects.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am Salman-Katrina in ravishing romanceSalman ties marriage knot to Katrina Kaif: For sure this could be the best of all sensational buzz that would hit around the town of Bollywood…Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Vidya Malvade Walk The Ramp For Baggit [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Shilpa Shetty Launches New Energy Drink [Gallery]Shilpa Shetty launches a new energy drink, Cloud 9 at J W Marriott in Mumbai.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Navjot Singh Sidhu to work in a Kannada filmWell-known cricketer-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is set to play himself in the Kannada film 'Houseful', a full length comedy. Director Hemanth Hegde says Sidhu's cameo will be the highlight of the movie.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:00 pm Harbhajan-Mona Singh's 'Ravana-Sita' dance upsets Sikh clergyAs if his on-field antics were not enough to keep him in the midst of controversies, Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh's 'Ravana-Sita' dance number with TV actress Mona Singh on a dance show has left the Sikh clergy fuming.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:00 pm ''I hope to be a part of a kick ass chick action flick someday'' - Minissha LambaAfter having started her career playing the sweet girl-next-door in many films like Yahaan, Corporate etc., she is the latest actress to go in for a complete image makeover for her recent film Kidnap. We are talking about the super cute turned super sexy Minissha Lamba who turned on the heat this October with her sizzling bikini act in Kidnap. Minissha was there on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat and needless to say her fans had a complete blast. For all of you who missed the fun, here are the excerpts of the chat with Minissha Lamba. Enjoy!!! Minissha Lamba: Hi friends...This is Minissha Lamba here...only on Bollywood Hungama! rishi287: hi Minissha how r u? Minissha Lamba: Rishi, I am doing well. rishi287: how r u feeling after the success of BEH? Minissha Lamba: Rishi, fantastic. The response was tremendous. And I am so glad that people liked the film. Piyush: hello ...how r u doing? How was it working with Imran Khan? Minissha Lamba: Piyush, He is a lovely person to work with, very professional, efficient and talented. I wish that I was that good in my 2nd film. Piyush: You are looking amazing in the promos of kidnap... Minissha Lamba: Piyush, Thank u so much. Will that be good enough for you to watch the film and take all ur friends? Ahmet: hey...how is Sanju bhai on the set? Minissha Lamba: ahmet, I hardly had any scenes with him. What I know of him is that he is a very shy person and I am a bit shy as well. So all we would to say is Hello to each other :-) deepu.lalwani: hi minisha...were u conscious before donning Bikini. Minissha Lamba: Deepu, Not at all. I felt that if I had decided to do it, I needed to give it my all. And give it the due confidence that wearing a bikini on screen requires. deepu.lalwani: hi minisha...were u conscious before donning Bikini. Minissha Lamba: Deepu, Not at all. I felt that if I had decided to do it, I needed to give it my all. And give it the due confidence that wearing a bikini on screen requires. rishi287: why is this bikini buzz everywhere abt u? Minissha Lamba: rishi, I donât know. U tell me. Fiona: I am an African and i happen to be imranâs biggest fan. I would like to know if u guys would be holding a premier for kidnap. Minissha Lamba: Fiona, well...unfortunately we are not holding a premier as such. Sorry...but hope to catch up with u in a film in adjacent rows. Who knows! Karansyd: hi minisha Lamba...Kidnap is pitting against Drona what u think kidnap business will get affected. Minissha Lamba: karansyd, I think all films should do well. Even if we have 5 films releasing this weekend, its a long weekend. And hopefully the forces will be kind to all :-) Karansyd: hi ...how was it enacting Simran in BEH and reliving the golden moments of the historic film DDLG? Minissha Lamba: karan, I was actually Mahi in the film. But no one can take the place of Simran. Just as I was a fan of DDLJ, revisiting those places brought back the most amazing childhood memories, which were experienced while watching DDLJ. Arsh: Hi...if someone says, ur film will not work at the box office, then what would be ur reaction like? Minissha Lamba: Arsh, well, I wish that sum1 would be right in everything else in life...except for this one particular thing :-) Piyush: I'll be watching the movie First day first show..... Minissha Lamba: Piyush, thanks a lot deepu.lalwani: what r the beauty products that u use to keep urself glowing? Minissha Lamba: deepu, I use a big dollop of happiness :-) deepu.lalwani: what r the beauty products that u use to keep urself glowing? Minissha Lamba: deepu, I use a big dollop of happiness :-) Shaima: Hi minissha! Loved you in Bachna, wish you best of luck with Kidnap, you're looking gorgeous in it! No doubts it's gonna rock! Have a question: what's you favorite type of movies? Action? Romantic? Minissha Lamba: Shaima, I love watching action films. And I hope to be a part of a kick ass chick action flick someday soon. I have sort grown up of watching romantic films. Sri: hi minissha...how does it feel after getting recognition as an actor? Minissha Lamba: sri, luckily for me, since my 1st film, critics and the cine goers had been kind. There was a never trouble to say therefore to be recognized as an actor. Armaan: hi minisha.... looking forward to kidnap ... hey I question i wana ask that u are doing a full-on glam role for the 1st time and it suits u also... But did it create problems on the sets.. i mean wearing short clothes 1st time .. were u feeling shy at sets .. Also its my b'day 2day and i got a chance talking to u.. have a great future with only super hits ... regards Armaan. Minissha Lamba: Arman, Hey, Happy B-Day. Glad u took time out to chat with me on ur B-day. Yes...initially, was very conscious. I constantly used to cover myself with a shawl. But then, I realized that I couldnât survive the whole movie like this. At the end of the day, I am hoping that a 100mm million ppl wtch this film and of course, their eyes are not going to be covered !!! Ankita: who is a better co-star Ranbir Kapoor or Imran khan? And which one is a better actor? Minissha Lamba: ankita, u answer me this. Who would u love more? Ur boyfriend or ur mother? These Qs are so difficult to answer. Piyush: who's your favorite actor? Minissha Lamba: Piyush, my fav actor is Will Smith. Arsh: what role r u playing in the movie kidnap? Minissha Lamba: Arsh, In Kidnap, I play the role of a girl who gets Kidnapped. Ishi: hi...u r looking so hot...is Imran girlfriend said anything to you like maintain distance from Imran, plz tell honestly Minissha Lamba: ishi, Avantika is a very confident, and should know for a fact that Imran loves her and only her. SO, in that way, there was no problem at all. Ishi: hi...u r looking so hot...is Imran girlfriend said anything to you like maintain distance from Imran, plz tell honestly Minissha Lamba: ishi, Avantika is a very confident, and should know for a fact that Imran loves her and only her. SO, in that way, there was no problem at all. rishi287: r u a vegetarian? Whatâs ur fav. food? Minissha Lamba: rishi, unfortunately I am not a veggie. I have been trying to turn into one. But I figured that there is no point to turn into a veggie when u r not ready. .The whole idea is that desire to eat Non veg shud be totally removed from ur system. Thatâs why I said my fave food is Butter Chicken. Now u knew, why it is so hard!!!! Ankita: which movie do you consider you did your finest work? Minissha Lamba: Ankita, I would consider Shaurya and BEH as my finest works that have been release till now. Pavi: hi minissha..., which perfume do u use? Minissha Lamba: pavi, that is secret ...I cannot tell u J: hi..Are u brand conscious? Minissha Lamba: J, not at all. I can shop in a branded stores as well as stores whereby there are stuff available. I just pick up what I like. Ravi: loved you in Yahaan .it was a masterpiece. Minissha Lamba: Ravi, thank u so much dear :-) Sandeep: r u acting in any south Indian movies? Minissha Lamba: Sandeep, well, I want to concentrate my career in Bollywood. So, any other language film will just have to wait. AA1: Hi! Are you doing an films with SRK? Minissha Lamba: AA1, well, not as of 2day. But Inshallah, one day very soon :-) ASHWIN: HI do you think whole Bikini issue is blown out of proportion. Minissha Lamba: rehaan, thatâs a nation guarded secret Ahmet: what is your fitness regime? Minissha Lamba: ahmet, I go to the gym as much as possible. And do a mix of weights, and cardio. Ankita: the role you would die to do. Minissha Lamba: ankita, I would love to do a period film Sunilboyz: hey minissha I think u looked really cute all this while and now HOT in kidnap. Minissha Lamba: Sunil, thank u so much. I hope this inspires u enough to watch Kidnap at least 3 times/ Ankita: what is ur background? Minissha Lamba: ankita, I was actually a student b4 I got in2 acting. Retinol: what is the usp of the film? Minissha Lamba: rishi, a fresh topic, new looks for both me and Imran and above all...BABA (Sanjay Dutt) in a role as endearing after Munnabhai :-) Retinol: what is the usp of the film? Minissha Lamba: rishi, a fresh topic, new looks for both me and Imran and above all...BABA (Sanjay Dutt) in a role as endearing after Munnabhai :-) Rony: hey minisha luved u in Bachna Ae Haseeno. Minissha Lamba: rony, thank u so much :-) rishi287: wht is ur height? Minissha Lamba: rishi, ask me how big my heart is ...enough to encompass the world. I thnk that's what matters right :-) Raj: hai hi this is Raj from fiji and really looking forward to see ur up coming movie. Minissha Lamba: Raj, FANTASTIC I hope that u guys love the film. Its so good to see that the wrk we do here reaches far across the oceans to our audiences. Thank u so much for ur support. Steve: what u like about the Imran Khan? Minissha Lamba: Steve that he is sum1 very real. Ankita: who was your first crush? Minissha Lamba: ankita, it was a guy whose name I forgot, whose face I donât remember. It was in my 3rd/ 4th STD! DaRonnik: who can carry the Bikni comfortable among the current lot of actresses in Bollywood? Minissha Lamba: da, I think that all of them have done a damn sexy job. That will be the only reason that I would even thought of getting into a bikini. Rishicool: how did u bag this role? Minissha Lamba: rishi, it was as simple as Sanjay Gadhvi calling me. Palak: hi...how comfortable are u sharing ur personal life with the media and the people? Minissha Lamba: palak, I am a very private person. Hence, I wud like to keep my pvt life private. Iâm used to dealing with the media. But my near and dear ones are very uncomfortable with their privacy being invaded. Palak: hi...how comfortable are u sharing ur personal life with the media and the people? Minissha Lamba: palak, I am a very private person. Hence, I wud like to keep my pvt life private. Iâm used to dealing with the media. But my near and dear ones are very uncomfortable with their privacy being invaded. Ankita: when do you plan to get married? Minissha Lamba: anikita, I am still a child at heart. ASHWIN: You had made a promising debut but do u you think somewhere you were left in the race? Minissha Lamba: ashwin, the only race that I have is only with myself. Ali: Hi Minissha...how u describe urself as a person? Minissha Lamba: * As far as I am concerned, I need to learn a lot . These 3 years that I had been in the industry, had been a huge platform for me to work. v Shanu: Hi Minisha...who is ur best director in the industry? Minissha Lamba: shanu, there is too much talent out there. And I, as an actor, have lots to accomplish. Therefore. I am no one to comment on the capability of any film maker. Arsh: what kind of movies would u like to do...in the future? Minissha Lamba: Arsh, I would love to do the films that entertain my audiences. Minissha Lamba: Dear friends, it was really nice and super exciting chatting with all of you out there. I would have loved to chat a bit more. But my watch is telling me that its time for another intw. BUT, this chat session was simply MINDBLOWING!!! GOD bless u all...Do watch KIDNAP!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:40 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 "Heroes falls in the category of Chak De India and Munnabhai MBBS" - Preity ZintaBubbly, chirpy, effervescent, sparkling, vibrant etc. are the terms that everyone uses to describe her. But, we would simply like to call her as an actress; for we feel, that one can find the all the above mentioned adjectives in an actress and not the other way round. That's Preity Zinta for you. Having landed up in Bollywood via modeling, she paved the way for many a wannabe tinsel townies, with a dimpled smile that launched more than a mere proverbial thousand ships! Having shocked everyone with an impromptu 'Are you a virgin?' in her debut film Dil Se itself, this 'heroine' has indeed come a long way from then to Heroes, a film that is making her look and feel different. Bollywood Hungama caught up with this 'thinking-actress' and came back with the conviction that she truly deserves her every inch of name and fame that makes the frame called 'Preity Zinta'. Presented here are a few excerpts of this wholesome interview: Preity, with your next film Heroes coming up. Are you nervous or excited? Frankly speaking, I am very excited. I was nervous when I was shooting for the film. It was a very difficult role for me, because it was not in my comfort zone as an actor. This role was something that I have not attempted before. For instance, when someone offers me a role of an NRI, I can play that role with ease because it's in my comfort zone. But my role in Heroes has got a very rural flavor to it. It's a role of a simple girl from a village, who speaks Punjabi and is a woman of the soil. She works on a tractor and makes rotis in a village house. In that sense, it's a very different kind of role. My role in Heroes is of a simple girl from a village, who speaks Punjabi and is a woman of the soil. She works on a tractor and makes rotis in a village house. What is the name of your character in the film and can you oblige us by giving a sneak peak into the lives of 'Heroes'? The name of my character is Kuljeet Kaur, who is an Indian by every inch. And as far as the 'sneak peak' into the film is concerned, all I can say is that the film is about the two boys played by Vatsal Seth and Sohail Khan. They belong to the proverbial 'Generation Next' and also someone who have everything that anyone can ever want. They have the money to splurge, they have all the vices, and they have the time, and yes the luxury to waste time too, which is pretty much the current breed of the upper level generation. Heroes is about their journey of meeting people from various backgrounds of life. It is their interaction with people from various backgrounds of life. Moreover, how they get inspired from them. It is then, that these normal people become 'heroes'. The bottom line of the story is that one need not do anything extraordinary to become a hero. You can simply do the ordinary things and become a hero. But what matters the most is the 'way' you do them. As Mariah Carey says in her famous song⦠'That a Hero lies in you'. This film is also something that acts as a bridge that connects the modern India with the real India. So, Kuljeet Kaur is a woman of today, despite being a village belle⦠Yes. Just a couple of days back, I was telling my friends about Kuljeet. I said that if we were to play the game of 'Word Association' with Kuljeet Kaur along with Riya (Sen) and Amrita (Arora), if the word is 'rain', then, Riya and Amrita would say, "Ooohh...rains â¦its very utterance sounds so romantic", whereas Kuljeet will say 'Rains are my livelihood as it is a source of water to my fields". If the word is 'Fashion', then, Riya and Amrita would associate it to Louis Vuitton dresses, jeans, trendy tees etcâ¦, whereas Kuljeet will say 'Fashion to me only means covering my head and salwar kameezs' . What is so amazing is the fact that all of them (Kuljeet, Riya and Amrita) are the same women from the same country but the gap between them is immensely big. In that way, one can easily say that Heroes is an attempt to bridge this gap in its own way. The only time that we associate ourselves with people like Kuljeet is when we see a documentary or when we read something that's written about them. Heroes is also about a sneak peak into the lives of various people. It really makes me feel very happy to be a part of today's Bollywood, which is offering space for the films that are highly commercial but yet, deal with the slice of life. Look at Taare Zameen Par, which was indeed a commercial movie. Bit the slice of life factor in it was the way the parents and teacher dealt with a dyslexic son and student. The same goes for films like Chak De India, Munnabhai MBBS to name a few. And Heroes is another film which falls in the same category. Heroes falls in the category of Chak De India, Munnabhai MBBS etc⦠How much of your character in Heroes do you identify with? Absolutelyâ¦despite the fact that I am extremely urban! But as Shahrukh says, 'Phir bhi dil hai Hinduatani'! I come from an army family (with my father and brother both serving the nation), I am extremely patriotic towards my country. I would request each and every family to at least send one of their children to the army. That way, it would not be states and communities anymoreâ¦it will be about INDIA! People in the army give their lives for people they don't even know. The only time when we remember them is when there is a war happening. At the end of the day, we land up with a 'Oh! How sad' kind of feeling, which is something that I feel will never cease to be the flavor of the season. Heroes is a look into lot of such things, without any kind of theory and lecture-baazi! It's more of a practical presentation which, in other words, can also be termed as the mirror of the society! It's not just me, but the whole nation will instantly identify with Kuljeet Kaur! As an actor, Heroes is a very new space for me and I am simply proud to be a part of it! Rumors also have it that you have not used make up in the entire film. How much of it is true? Yes, I have not used make-up, but only in some portions of the film, whereas in others, I have. But the one film in which I have just not done any make up is my next film Heaven On Earth! To me, Heaven On Earth and Heroes are the two faces of the same coin. How was it working with Salman Khan? Till date, never ever in my career, have I ever looked at my hero while working with him, stopped at the sets and said, "Oh! You look so good!" But, I did that with Salman Khan when he came dressed up as a Sardar. I just looked at him and said, "Oh My God! Salmanâ¦you look so good!" Salman, on his part, simply looked at me so endearingly and asked, "Preityâ¦what are you talking about!" With his beard and turban, he looked like a real Jat Sikh! Trust me; he looks so very awesomely good in the film. As a matter of fact, I happened to go to London where a group of people came up to me and said, "Assi tho zaroor dekhaangey jee Heroes, Salman Khan tho badda sona lagada hain jee." (Dear, we will surely watch Heroes without fail. Salman looks so good in it!). And I was like, 'Hey! What about me?' (Laughs) To which, they replied, "Aap bhi achhe lag rahe ho, par Salman kya lag raha haiâ¦gabru'. (You too are looking good, but Salman looks so macho!). Heroes was previously titled as 'Mera Bhaarat Mahaan'. Without sounding diplomatic or politically correct, can you please tell us as to which name do you prefer more and why? I think both the titles work for me because the idea being both the titles suits the film so very accurately. That reminds me of an incident, which happened to me a few days back when I saw a signboard which said 'Mera Bhaarat Mahaan'. But when I came closer to the board, there were these small letters below it which said 'Banana padega'. (Laughs) If I were to think of Heroes from a different context, I think that Mera Bharat Mahaan sounds like a name with a little bit of cynicism in it, while Heroes sounds more positive. That way, I would stick with Heroes! I think that Mera Bharat Mahaan sounds like a name with a little bit of cynicism in it, while Heroes sounds more positive Preity, everybody knows that you hail from an army background. So, shooting for Heroes must have been nostalgic, since the film has got its share of army moments too. Of course, the film is so close to my heart, since it has an association with the army. There was so much in the film with which I could connect with. The world today is so fast paced that we don't have time to look into a soldiers' lives who die for an ideology called 'India'! It's also very sad to know that we today have lost all the ideologies. Forget about being state proud or country proud, we are not even city proud or street proud, which is what makes my heart bleed. The only pride that we achieve is in being 'home proud'. The reason why Heroes works for me is that it's been made without bashing any other country. I am glad that maturity is being exhibited now in our cinema and the so-called 'jhingo-ism' is totally gone. I knew for a fact, that a tractor is not a jet or a car, that it will go zip, zap, zoom Heroes has been extensively shot in places like Pangong Tso, Manali and Punjab. Are there any memorable moments of the shoot that you would like to share with us? Shooting for the film was total fun. And you know what; I even rode a tractor for one of the scenes! Riding a tractor was so much fun in itself. Everyone joked about me riding the tractor and said that I cannot ride it since I was nervous. I knew for a fact, that a tractor is not a jet or a car, that it will go zip, zap, zoom. The tractor picks up its speed slowly and goes 'dhuck-dhuck-dhuck'. Moreover, it was further more exciting to stone all those raw mangoes that were dangling from the zillion trees. Vatsal Sethâ¦the literal blue-eyed boy of Bollywood, who started off his Bollywood career with a dud like Tarzan-The Wonder Car is again knocking the doors of tinsel town with Heroes. Do you foresee a bright future for him post Heroes? I am sure that he indeed has a bright future ahead of him. And when he actually starts looking like a man (post his chocolate hero image), he would have gained so much experience in this industry, that its going to be only raining awards for him! Tell us something about the music of the film and your favourite track. The music of the film is simply exceptional. Every track of the film has got its own charm. If I were to choose my favourite track from the album, it will definitely be 'Mannata'. I love this track immensely, so much so that even the instrumental version of the song brings tears to my eyes. Today's love knows no sacrifice. It's like fast food, easy come, and easy go. In times like today, where people have zero tolerance levels, 'Mannata' is the way to go! Its will simply touch every human's heart! Today's love knows no sacrifice. It's like fast food, easy come and easy go. What made you sign this film, despite the fact that Samir Karnik's earlier films (Kyon? Ho Gaya Na and Nanhe Jaisalmer) didn't quite shine at the Box-Office. For me, the script of Heroes preceded everything. I also thought from the angle that it was better to work with a filmmaker who has failed in the past rather than the one who has had a huge hit. Because, the one with a huge hit will not listen to that much logic and will be like 'Arrey! I did my last film in this way and that way, and it worked. So, this film will also work', which is unlikely of the former. I strongly believe that failures teach you more than what success teaches you. When I was successful, I partied more, had been surrounded by many fake friends and I took one-step forward. And when I had my failure, I became very grounded and got to know who my true friends are. After that, I came back stronger and have taken five leaps ahead! That's why I always believe that 'Never underestimate the power of your failure. If you respect your failure and also respect somebody else's failure, you can always do magic together!' And even if Samir had made a hundred flops before Heroes, I would have still done this film! Even if Samir had made a hundred flops, I would have still done this film! India winning at the Oscars is every Indian's dream. So, do you feel that Taare Zameen Par will make every Indian's dream come true? I really hope it wins! It's a great movie. After watching the film, I told Aamir that, 'TZP made me cry. And it wasn't even a love story.' I am already sitting with my fingers and toes crossed with a little prayer of my lips! Can you cite three reasons for the common man to watch Heroes? Firstly, it's a fantastic film. Secondly, I am in it. And lastly, it's going to be worth every minute of it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:02 pm More experimental movies coming from Spotboy stableAfter the two critically acclaimed unconventional movies - "Aamir" and "Welcome To Sajjanpur", UTV Spotboy is all set to produce three more films -- and all of them will be experimental.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:01 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 RGV meets Mallika Sherawat on the sets of her film HissssMallika Sherawat worked with Ram Gopal Varma in his film Darna Zaroori Hai a few years back. However, after that, things reportedly turned a bit 'sour' between the Bollywood bombshell and the maverick director. In fact, a section of the media went on to say that RGV and Mallika are at loggerheads with each other. All this speculation was put to rest when Ram Gopal Varma dropped by on the sets of Mallika's upcoming film Hissss, recently. Apparently RGV heard about the film from Mallika and immediately expressed his desire to visit the sets to see how Hollywood's leading special effects director, Robert Kurtzman, worked on creating the much-hyped 'Naagin' of the film. As we had reported earlier, a lot of detailing and effort has gone into getting the right look for Mallika's character. Ramu (as he is fondly known as) interacted with Mallika, director Jennifer Lynch and even make-up and special effects expert Robert Kurtzman. The director was so impressed with Robert's work and the treatment of the film that he went on to say that Hissss has the potential to become one of the greatest films made in India. In fact, the director also expressed desire to work with Robert for one of his films in the near future. Hope RGV's acumen proves to be right this time and Mallika gets a much needed hit.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:57 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 "Atul has made a fantastic film and has been very true to the script" - Gul PanagDownload image as wallpaper Gul Panag's early roles did not bode well for a future career as a 'serious' actress. Making her screen debut in Dhoop opposite Sanjay Suri, then committing a Jurm with Bobby Deol. So it was a surprise to most, especially the critics who said that she was all face n figure, no acting ability at all, when, in 2006, she made a sudden and decisive return with Nagesh Kukunoor's highly acclaimed Dor and an amazing comeback supported by a hard hitting thriller in 2007, Manorama Six Feet Under. Gul's abilities could no longer be denied. It's said that success tastes sweeter the longer you have to wait for it. Well, for a change, Panag can't wait for her biggest commercial film ever, Hello, to release in two days. Looks like she is busy preparing to drown herself in nectar after the films sweet success. Time will tell that, but what I can tell you now is that this gorgeous Gul is getting all geared up to talk about Salman Khan, Sharman Joshi, her passion to write, her marketing strategies, her dancing abilities, her angst with the Censor Board of India and much more with London correspondent Devansh Patel in this Bollywood Hungama exclusive. Hello...are you listening? With some grounded performances in Dor and Manorama Six Feet Under, are you now ready to greet your critics by saying Hello? I am definitely looking forward to this film for lots of reasons. Firstly, I am a huge fan of Chetan Bhagat ever since his first novel, which was listed as the top Indian best seller. I enjoyed the novel thoroughly. But Hello has come out very true to his next award winning novel 'One Night @ the Call Centre'. Secondly, because I will be seen in a never before seen role unlike my previous two films Dor and Manorama and thirdly because it's also a role which has a different portrayal from the many films I've played in the past. So I have a lot to look forward to in Hello. Hello is also your first biggest overseas release yet. What expectations have you got from your audiences in the U.K and the U.S? Well, I don't know. Both my previous films, Dor and Manorama Six Feet Under, though weren't released theatrically, did exceptionally well on the DVD. But it's not like they don't know who I am. The ones who do watch good cinema are definitely aware of me and for the ones who haven't, I am really interested to see how a wider reach of audience will react to me. I am a huge fan of Chetan Bhagat ever since his first novel You seem to be very picky in the kind of roles you choose and the films you sign Gul. Why? In the line of work that I am in, the kind of work which you do is what defines you and it's not what you do but what you don't do that actually sets you apart from the rest. Now let's talk about this controversial news doing the rounds since yesterday - Your beeped dialogue where you used the word 'condom'. I think that's very ridiculous. It's a very simple question I ask Sharman before we go into this lovemaking scene, 'Do you have a condom?' And that's the word 'condom' which the censor board is going to beep out. This is when the NACO, which is the National Aids Control Organisation which runs, adverts all over the country for prevention and awareness of aids. For family planning, we promote the use of condoms. We have ringtones that are being released by the public health department, which goes like 'Condom condom condom...' But when such a word is used within a film the censors have a problem. Even in my previous film Manorama Six Feet Under there was a word 'condom' used which was beeped out when I tell Abhay Deol to use one. In that, it was used in the context of family planning but in Hello it is used for safe sex. This is a continuation of India's hypocritical standards towards such things. This is a continuation of India's hypocritical standards towards such things. Have you then filed a complaint to the censor board? I've been adviced to write about it but I will send the letter post the release of Hello. But somehow all this is going to help market the film. I have no idea. I don't know if you are aware but I've maintained a blog for which I haven't been that regular recently. I write a lot though and have been a guest columnist for lot of newspapers. I write a column for a magazine called 'Auto Car' for which I review cars. So I have a long relationship with writing. I am not someone who will write only for the sake of publicity. I've written fortnightly columns for three years to Hindustan Times. So if I strongly feel about any issue, I will just write it. You can even access my blog on the website called http://www.gulpanag.net/. You've worked with critics favourite actors - Abhay Deol, Shreyas Talpade and now Sharman Joshi. Tell us a bit about the last one. Well, I was extremely thrilled when I came to know that I've been cast opposite Sharman Joshi. He is a marvelous actor and by working with them you can only enhance your performance film after film. All my scenes with Sharman have come out very well. He is talented and puts in a lot of energy into every shot of his. Sharman is a marvelous actor, he is talented and puts in a lot of energy into every shot of his. So what's Gul Panag playing in Hello? I play the character of Priyanka who is a very glamorous and a modern girl of today. She is someone who is very attractive and is completely aware of the power of the looks of the opposite sex. There are grey elements to my role as well. She makes the quintessential choice of choosing to marry a well-settled NRI in an arranged marriage rather than marrying someone like Sharman who is the person she's been dating for quite some time but doesn't see any future in. This is a choice which today so many urban Indian women make. They think that it's all good to have a boyfriend but ultimately what matters is the guy who can give her a big house, pool, big cars, etc. All you wanted to know about Hello Is Salman Khan playing a major role in the film or is he just there in one particular song, which is being aired right now on the televisions? He is. Infact, Salman is playing himself in the film and he is an integral part of Hello. He is the sutradhar (narrator) in the film. The film is seen through his eyes which is why you see him in all the major promotional campaigns on the television. Are you guys visiting any call centres to promote your film? We've done that in the past before we started filming. I don't think we will be doing that now. Amrita Arora and I did an appearance on one of the dance shows recently but that's about it. I am really not aware of any other shows that we're going on. So what's the news that you guys will be visiting cities where the book 'One Night @ Call Centre' was one of the best sellers? That is a part of the plan but I am not sure as of now which cities we are going to visit. After his first flop, how confident does Atul Agnihotri look? I don't feel the right to comment about someone who is very senior to me in age and in the profession of acting. But what I can say is that he has made a fantastic film. He has been very true to the script and I wish Atul all the very best. He has a very bright future ahead of him. Atul has made a fantastic film and has been very true to the script What about Sohail Khan? Prankster? He was a complete revelation. I didn't know him much before I signed Hello. It was such a surprise to find him as a thorough gentleman. He is so cultured and so well brought up. I had a good time interacting with him. We haven't seen Gul Panag shake a leg in most of her films. I can't remember seeing you dance. Will Hello be any different? Because I was busy trying to prove myself as an actor. Not that some of it has been done, I can get on with other stuff which is less important. As an actor, one does all kinds of work. It was a very conscious decision for me to be able to do the films that take me seriously as an actor. But if there is a good script which requires me to dance, why not? I will not do something just for the sake of dancing and that's not going to happen. It was such a surprise to find Sohail as a thorough gentleman. He is so cultured and so well brought up. Hello releases in two days now. Good for you as there doesn't seem to be any competition for three weeks till all the other biggies get released. Good that you mentioned that because the two films, Kidnap and Drona that have just released last week haven't really got a great response neither at the box office nor by the critics. So I think we have a good week ahead. Why should one go and watch Hello? Well, watch a film that has actually got a story rather than just putting many stars together and enjoy it for its originality and its freshness. It is an interesting peep into the youth of India today, which I think people living out of India, has lost in touch with.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:02 pm ''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
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