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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:31 pm Rina Dhaka goes back to her roots
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:02 pm At 60, Hema still inspires leading Bollywood ladiesThough Bollywood 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini turns 60 today, but her charm and persona continues to inspire the upcoming actress in Indian film industry. Born in Ammankundi, a year after India's independence, Hema started her journey in Bollywood with Raj Kapoor starer Sapno Ke Saudagar in 1964. But she got the recognition as an actress after pairing with evergreen star Dev Anand in Johny Mera Naam in 1970.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Oct 2008 | 4:51 pm 'Karzzz' release coincides with Simi Garewal's birthdayActress Urmila Matondkar says her latest movie "Karzzz", a remake of the 1980s hit of the same name, will be released Friday to coincide with the birthday of Simi Garewal who played the ferociously ambitious and villainous Kamini in the original. "It's our way of saying Happy Birthday and also a reminder of how much impact the original 'Karz' has on audiences' minds to this day," Urmila told. Reacting to this Simi Garewal added, "Well.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:30 pm Kirsten Dunst spotted drinking
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:33 am Colombian mission plans events to promote cultural tiesTo mark one year of its mission in India, the Colombian embassy in the Indian capital has planned a series of events later this month to promote cultural and literary ties between the two countries.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:32 am Danielle Lloyd unveils Ultimo braLondon (ANI): English glamour model Danielle Lloyd was so caught up with helping unveil a new boutique that she paraded about in one of their latest bras. Luckily a top was the only thing the 24-year-old was missing as she posed for pictures inside Debenhams in Merry Mill, West Midlands, the ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:51 am Golmaal Returns PreviewCharacter Sketch Ajay Devgan as Gopal A loving husband who's most innocent actions are misunderstood by his suspicious wife. Even when he hasn't done anything, her overactive imagination makes her believe the worst of him. And then he's accused of murder. The only person who can save him is a ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:50 am Heroes has nothing to do with war, fights or violence - Salman Khan - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:43 am Dostana PreviewIt's all happening in the Beach Party Capitol of the world...Miami is the setting for Dharma Productions latest offering Dostana- serving a cocktail of all ingredient to do with Friendship, Fun, Frolic and that thing called Love... but with a slight twist - there is a small case of pretending ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:32 am Janet Jackson's mystery illness identifiedLondon (ANI): The mystery illness that led singer Janet Jackson to shelve a number of gigs in US and Canada, has now been revealed as migraines linked to vertigo. Characterised by dizziness and loss of balance, the illness had the star cancelling various concerts as part of her 'Rock Witchu' tour. ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:02 am Lloyd-Webber sets eyes on The Sound of MusicLondon (ANI): British composer Lord Lloyd-Webber is trying to mount a 200 million dollars-plus bid for 'The Sound of Music', and other Broadway musicals written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Others who are in the race for the catalogue are EMI and Sony/ATV, ABP, the Dutch pension fund that owns ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:56 am Fashion, a sneak preview - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:50 am Hema Malini: 16 at 60Dream Girl Hema Malini is young at heart. The actress who ruled Bollywood film industry for more than 15years is still growing stronger with every year. This year Hema turns 60 ( Yes, we are not kidding!). Needless to say she doesn't look her age and even today she can ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:50 am Bon Jovi objects Republican rally songMelbourne (ANI): Jon Bon Jovi is fuming at John McCain and sidekick Sarah Palin after the Republican campaign used his songs without permission. Bon Jovi, a staunch Obama supporter, released a statement objecting to Palin's use of 'Who Says You Can't Go Home' at a number of rallies.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:47 am Lynne planning a movie about Britney?London (ANI): Popstar Britney Spears' mum Lynne Spears has reportedly approached top Hollywood studios to turn her controversial book, which talks about her daughter's life into a film. Writing in her book, 'Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World', Lynn narrates Britney's troubling accounts ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:41 am Madonna grows close to ex-lover Carlos Leon - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:41 am Simon Cowell a leading contender for Brit awardLondon (ANI): Music mogul Simon Cowell has been considered to be a leading contender for the Outstanding Contribution Brit award next year, even though he has never written a song. The award is usually given to singers who have made a huge contribution to the music industry, and previous winners include ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:36 am Roadside Romeo music now in stores - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:33 am 'Twenty Twenty' made to raise funds for ailing artistesMalayalam film 'Twenty Twenty' is unique in many ways - not only has it a record 65 film personalities who acted for free for a cause, it also brings together two superstars - Mammootty and Mohanlal - after eight years.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:31 am Victoria appearing on Ramsay's Cookalong LiveLondon (ANI): The latest ingredient to dazzle celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's new cookery show is Victoria Beckham. The stunning singer will be appearing on Ramsay's 'Cookalong Live' to show people how to fix up a meal in just an hour, reports The Sun.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:30 am AR Rahman Launches Reality Show For The Asian Bands - TopNews
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:56 am Riteish Deshmukh wouldn't dance in 'Jaane Kahan Se Aayee Hai'Usually actors demand extra songs and dialogues from their co-stars, but Riteish Deshmukh refused to shake a leg in in Milap Jhaveri's 'Jaane Kahan Se Aayee Hai' because it was not going with his character.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:32 am 'Fashion' earns Rs.85 mn from in-film advertisingHis forthcoming film 'Fashion' has got an 'A' certificate that may limit his audience size, but director-producer Madhur Bhandarkar has some reason to smile - of the Rs.220 million investment in the movie, it has already earned as much as Rs.85 million (Rs.8.5 crores) from in-film advertisement alone.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:03 am Vijayraje Scindia role required preparation: Hema MaliniOn the eve of her 60th birthday, Bollywood 'dream girl' Hema Malini says she is thrilled to play erstwhile Gwalior queen Vijayraje Scindia in the movie 'Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi', but says unlike her other films the role needed a lot of preparation and she had to spend considerable time with the Scindia family.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am 'Heroes' album dull and boringFilm: 'Heroes'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid, Monty Sharma; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Shail Hada, Wajid, Sowmya Raoh, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sonu Nigam, Parthiv Gohil, Rekha Rao, Kunal Ganjawala; Rating: *1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am Soha is over Siddharth, Kunal is her new man!!After rocking the nation with her outstanding performances in `Rang De Basanti` and `Mumbai Meri Jaan` the Pataudi lass was in news for her affair with her `RDB` co-star Siddharth and then a subsequent break-up. But, looks like she`s managed to come out of the trauma a bit too early. The beauty was recently spotted getting intimate with Kunal Khemu!Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Lloyd signs autographs wearing a sexy Ultimo bra!English glamour model Danielle Lloyd was so caught up with helping unveil a new boutique that she paraded about in one of their latest bras.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am I have learnt to enjoy controversies: Nisha Kothari!Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma`s discovery Nisha aka Priyanka Kothari says she has learnt to enjoy the controversies that surround her because they are an intrinsic part of an actor`s career.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Eight on ten for Beckham`s performance in bed: X-lover Rebecca!David Beckham is undoubtedly one of the top-notch footies, but looks like the sports star is just an average performer in bed as his supposed Ex-Rebecca Loos rated the hot-bod soccer star `eight or eight and a half” out of ten for his performances in bed.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Madge, Guy cannot `live with the pretence any longer` !Madonna and Guy Ritchie will soon be filing for divorce since they `can`t bear to live with the pretence any longer`, according to reports.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Shah Rukh Khan cancels shows in Germany, Spain!Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has cancelled three live song-and-dance shows, part of his Temptation Reloaded world tour, scheduled in Germany this week, leading to arguments between the tour`s Indian sponsor and the agent in Germany.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Akshay `Khiladi` Kumar back with `Fear Factor`!Akshay `Khiladi` Kumar will be once again seen with his sizzling gang of hot-bod babes as the actor is all set to play `host cum dost` in the second season of `Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Is the Aamir-Kunal combo finally back-in-action?!Looks like, after donning the terrorist look for Kunal Kohli in `Fanaa`, Aamir Khan is all set to work with the effervescent director once again. The rocking Aamir-Kunal combo is supposedly busy working out the schedules of their next venture. But, it doesn`t look like the director is enthusiastic on talking about it. As he disposes the news as mere rumours!Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Profile: Man Booker Prize 2008 winner Aravind Adiga!All about Man Booker Prize 2008 winner, Aravind Adiga.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Bollywood awaits the return of shehanshah, Amitabh!!With no news as to when superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be discharged from hospital, Bollywood waits with bated breath for the return of Big B who recuperates in a Mumbai hospital.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:14 am Ranvir Shorey returns with Akshay KumarTrust Ranvir Shorey to experiment with his roles in practically each of his films. Just after being treated with 99 slaps from Mallika Sherawat in UGLY AUR PAGLI, he romanced none other than Katrina Kaif in SINGH IS KINNG. Further to that, he also played a gigolo in GOOD LUCK which incidentally released alongside SINGH IS KINNG on 8th August.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Madhavan in Karan Johars filmMadhavan, who is making waves in Tamil and Hindi filmdom, is now cast alongside Shahrukh Khan for a movie to be directed by Karan Johar. The director is to cast Madhavan as SRKs brother in the Hindi flick My Name is Khan.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Box office analysisEvery trade pundit has been proven wrong. Every industry insider who felt that HELLO is a doomed project has been proven wrong. Every calculation has failed. The unthinkable has happened. HELLO,Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Rajeev Menon to direct AbhishekRajeev Menon, who was basically an ad film maker, is one of the senior ace cinematographers in Indian Cinema. He has also directed the films Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondaen Kandukondaen.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am I feel 16 at 60 - Hema MaliniDream Girl Hema Malini is young at heart. The actress who ruled Bollywood film industry for more than 15years is still growing stronger with every year. This year Hema turns 60! (Yes, we are not kidding!). Needless to say she doesnt look her age and even today she can look as stunning as young stars.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Amisha Patel At Nailspa Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Weird acts born out of tensenessKnow what the immensely successful model and the new actress of the forthcoming Fashion, Mughda Godse did out of sheer nervousness.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Aamir and Shah Rukh on Sky WarLooks like Khans are geared up kicking upstairs their favorite Dish Services. Well, Aamir was there at Grand Hyatt where he stood on the shoes of brand ambassador for Tata Sky, the new technology for viewers that offers fun watching it.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am My character has absolutely nothing to do with Mira Nair - Celina JaitlyThe hot Celina Jaitly is playing Mira Nair in the keenly anticipated Golmaal Returns! Not literally though!Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Kareena demonstrates her ada for ROADSIDE ROMEOForget the Pooja of TASHAN, Kareena is all set to be seen in an altogether different avtar for Yash Raj Films next production. Soon she would be heard as Laila and the film which would be giving her this platform is ROADSIDE ROMEO.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Hema Malini turns 60 Thursday, but feels sweet 16An actor, classical dancer, filmmaker and politician - Bollywood's 'dream girl' Hema Malini who juggles different roles with aplomb, turns 60 Thursday but says she still feels 16 at heart.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2008 | 4:00 pm "It does take a lot to stand in front of Kangana and Priyanka." - Mugdha GodseClick above for more movie stills What does Mugdha Godse have that Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Celina Jaitley, and Dia Mirza want? It seems the hottest role any Bollywood celebrity can win right now is to appear in a glamorous film based on the Fashion industry directed by India's National Award winning director Madhur Bhandarkar. One of India's top models, Mugdha has been getting the Press, the exposure, the lifestyle, the men... (If she found one) and more importantly, the money - all the goodies usually reserved for celebrities. But come October 29, all this might just not matter as she needs to prove in her debut film that like her above contemporaries she too can act. Will her catwalk from the ramp to tinsel town be steady? Will she be another model who can or cannot act? And will Fashion prove that Madhur Bhandarkar has indeed found a diamond called Mugdha Godse? Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel finds out the answers and much more from the new Fashion diva. It's ramp-age time!! Wow, what a discovery. You think Madhur has found a diamond. (Laughs) Madhur Sir has definitely found a diamond. Yeah, I am really glad that I'm a part of Fashion in a huge way. But I guess, I have to give credit to myself also because it does take a lot to stand in front of Kangana and Priyanka. Therefore, I just hope that I manage to do that. So far so good. I have to give credit to myself also because it does take a lot to stand in front of Kangana and Priyanka. It must've been a lot easier to act as a model in your debut film as you are a model by profession too? It does sound good and easy from your end and you do get a psychological support but it's not a piece of cake. My character is nothing close to what I am in my real life. Not the kind of a person or a model. So it's a completely different journey I'm going through in the film. So for me it was different. Acting and modeling are two different genres all together. In Fashion I'm not the kind of a ramp model that I'm off screen. So what is Mugdha Godse in real life? Mugdha Godse is a very simple girl. She is a bit shy also and not at all classy and I'm being frank here. I'm very bohemian and hippy by nature. Mugdha is a middle class girl, which Janet is not in the film. I am chilled out too. Mugdha Godse is a very simple girl, shy, not at all classy. I'm very bohemian and hippy by nature. No wonder the chilled out girl is getting the chills already? Yes, I am getting the chills right now and can't wait for Fashion to release this Diwali. Tell us a bit more about Janet, the role you play in the film. Janet has a heart of a gold and she is not a highly successful model. It's a journey of a character and how she helps other people. Few incidents happen in her life and she has to take some important decisions that leads to a few things. Fashion is an emotional journey for Janet. She is bold, outgoing and an outspoken girl. Her language is completely different and she has been in the Fashion world for quite long to know what happens in front and behind the scenes. Being a real life model, did you give a tip to your senior co-actor Kangana on ramp walking and what actually happens in the world of Fashion? Not as such because she is a really good actress. She did not need any tips but she did ask me a few times, as to what we did after the Fashion show got over. We used to have a little discussion but I never gave tips to Kangana. I mean, Priyanka is senior to me in modeling. So I guess she should be the right person to give tips. So Miss Mugdha, any trips, or falls on the ramp while filming. (Laughs) No. I haven't fallen off the ramp but on the ramp. And believe me it's very normal. I've done thousands of Fashion shows on slippery stages, so these things are bound to happen once in everyone's career as a model. Madhur is known for his realistic take on his films. Are there any controversial scenes in the film? I don't want to become the culprit by answering that question. You should probably ask this to Madhur Sir. Yeah, but if you can wait for two more weeks, you'll find your answer. Kangana does not need any tips but she did ask me a few times, as to what we did after the Fashion show got over. Who is your favourite Fashion designer? Actually, there are many designers who I like but I'll name a few for you. My favourite is Gavin Miguel who has designed our clothes in Fashion. Then I like Manish Arora and Manish Malhotra. Malhotra is the best in Indian outfits. Then Rohit Bal of course. Without him, the Fashion industry is nothing. Even Wendell Rodericks' outfits are very feminine. I love wearing them. So what exactly does Mugdha Godse wear off screen? You will always find me in my comfortable dresses, my harem pants, and a vest or in my shorts when I'm at home chilling. But when I go out you'll see me very dressed up. Any female models who've inspired you a lot in your modeling career? I am a very big fan of model Jessi Randhawa who also happens to be my close friend. I've seen her ever since I entered the Fashion world. I admire Nina Manuel she has fantastic skin. There are very few models in India who've got their own personalities and manage to carry them off well. I forgot another name here, Carol Gracias. They all are my friends but I used to look up to them when I started off in my modeling career as they've all been here for almost a decade and I'm only five years old. I am a very big fan of model Jessi Randhawa. Are your friends doing a cameo in Fashion? Jessi Randhawa has done one ramp show in Fashion and then Aanchal Kumar who is a good friend has also done a couple of ramp shows in the film. Let's talk about the opposite sex here. Any male models you've looked up to? (Laughs) I think my last favourite male models were Arjun Rampal and Milind Soman. I have a lot of male model friends but none are hotter than the two I just mentioned to you. Kuch maza nahin aaya baaki sab mein (laughs). My last favourite male models were Arjun Rampal and Milind Soman 'In the Fashion world, you have to give up much more than just your morals'. That's the tag line of the film. Can you elaborate a bit more? Everyone thinks that the film is going to show all the casting couch stories, wardrobe malfunctions, etc. This is what you feel when you hear or see the tag line of the film. But it's all about the emotional journey. When you talk about morals, you talk about how you suppress your emotions and anger. I believe in creating my own moral rather than having it. After the film, do we call you a better model or a better actress? I think a better actress, after you see the film. I can now call myself a veteran in modeling because I've spent half a decade. Acting is something new I've tried and it's worked wonders for me, thanks to Madhur Sir. And quit modeling? I wouldn't say quit. 'Quit' is not the right word. Frankly speaking, modeling will always be there as that's given me the name what I am today in the entertainment world. Yes, I won't be able to give that much time as I used to give before for modeling. But today you see film personalities walking the ramp and doing ad-campaigns, etc. So anything is possible. Any other offers you've got besides Fashion? There are a few offers, which I've got. I have signed a deal with Percept Picture Company for their next film. I'm reading scripts everyday and if something clicks, then I'll definitely do it. I have signed a deal with Percept Picture Company for their next film. What is Madhur Bhandarkar's way of working? Madhur Sir can make any man or a woman act. He made me realize that I can act. When I met him first, I told him, "I can't act because I've never really acted in my life." He confidently said, "Don't worry. Leave it up to me and just listen to me." He opened the right pores and put the right colors in my bottle and I discovered myself as a good actress. I am very thankful to him and I hope that Fashion does as well as Madhur Sir's previous award winning films. How much of a physical change did you have to bring about in your role? Because I've been a model, I was in a proper shape. I didn't have to work on my body but just maintain it. But in the future, if any role demands me to put weight, I'll do that and that's how an actor should be. Now the readers await some of the exclusive Fashion tips from Mugdha Godse herself. Come on, give us some Fashion tips. (Laughs) I don't think any overseas readers require Fashion tips. You are from London and Londoners do not need any tips because they are very Fashionable people but all I can tell them is - Just be comfortable in what you're wearing and try experimenting with things. Wear your attitude and walk; it'll create your own Fashion. Are you afraid of the screen space you'll get in Fashion after it's release? I mean, you're a debutant and the film rests heavily on Priyanka's shoulders. Once you see the film, you'll come to know that. If I can create an impact with one close up in a one-minute promo, I'm sure a few scenes in the film will only make it better. There are going to be hundreds of eyes in the cinema hall. So if you're good, you'll get recognized. Anything exclusive you'd like to mention about Fashion which I've left out on? I think everything is exclusive for me when it comes to Fashion. But I'd like to say that I've had a wonderful experience working with this team. All my co-actors were wonderful and I think I created two beautiful friends the minute I entered the industry - Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut. We talk very often now. And lastly, a big thank you to Madhur Sir for giving me this opportunity. I created two beautiful friends the minute I entered the industry - Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut. A critic reviews films. But Fashion will have two such critics. One from the film world and the other from the Fashion world. Are you prepared for it? When a person like Madhur Bhandarkar makes a film, it's his perception and take on a particular subject. So there are going to be people who are going to criticise and there will also be ones who are going to love the film. The definition of perfection is decided by individuals and not by critics.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Oct 2008 | 3:23 pm Live Chat: Payal Rohatgi on October 16 at 1300 hrs IST'Bigg Boss' will not be the same without her. No more bikini shows and massages on the show. But she has managed to leave a mark in the hearts of her ever-increasing fan base! She was a Femina Miss India Finalist in 2000 and also a proud recipient of the much coveted title of 'Supermodel Miss Tourism World' despite stiff competition from 65 other countries. Poetically put, frame to frame, she shot to fame! We are talking about none other than Payal Rahotgi who proved her acting prowess in films like Rakht, 36 China Town, Plan etc⦠Payal is now out of 'Bigg Boss' house and we give you an opportunity to talk and throw your questions to her only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Thursday, October 16, at 1300 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Oct 2008 | 3:14 pm Shah Rukh Khan cancels shows in Germany, SpainBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has cancelled three live song-and-dance shows, part of his Temptation Reloaded world tour, scheduled in Germany this week, leading to arguments between the tour's Indian sponsor and the agent in Germany. "The German promoters, SensAsian Media Ltd, to whom we gave the contract for promotion, venue booking, etc have breached the contract and that is why we have cancelled the show," Mohammed Morani, director of event management firm Cineyug told. SensAsian Media Ltd has said no reason was given for the cancellation.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2008 | 2:41 pm Himesh Reshammiya to skip 'Karzzz' premiere in Abu DhabiComposer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya says he will not attend the Abu Dhabi premiere of his second film 'Karzzz' Thursday because it coincides with a special prayer at his home.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2008 | 2:30 pm Priyanka walks the red carpet at the Middle East International Film FestivalDownload image as wallpaper 2008 seems to be quite an eventful year for Priyanka Chopra. After having four of her films hit the silver screen this year, the actress is now looking forward to two big films- namely Fashion and Dostana. However, it's not just her film assignments which are keeping Piggy Chops busy. Priyanka recently made her presence felt at the ongoing Middle East International Film Festival in Dubai. The event which kickstarted on Oct 10th continues to go on till Oct 19th at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Dubai. More than 130 films from 35 countries will be screened at the second edition of the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF), organized by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH). Around 70 movies including feature and short films and documentaries will compete for the Black Pearl Awards with prizes totaling more than $1.5 million (Dh 5.5 million), which according to organizers is the world's largest purse for film awards. Priyanka, who walked the red carpet in a bright red dress coupled with a stunning necklace during the opening day of the festival, surely had a memorable time as she got a chance to meet some big names of Hollywood such as Meg Ryan, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith. Must say Priyanka is certainly making her presence felt not just in Bollywood but world over.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Oct 2008 | 2:13 pm "Where was the Censor during Page 3, Corporate, and Traffic Signal?" - MadhurMadhur Bhandarkar is plain amused that his Fashion has got an adults-only certificate. Especially so since the kind of scenes for, which he was challenged have been quite common in his earlier films. For the uninitiated, when Fashion was presented to Censors for a certificate, they objected to a few scenes revolving around Priyanka-Arjan lovemaking and drug intake by Priyanka and Kangana for general viewing. "They felt that these sequences should only be shown to the mature audience. This is why they gave Fashion an 'A' certificate. Their reasoning is that people below 18 years should not be exposed to scenes like these, especially the ones around drug intake," informs Madhur Bhandarkar who just wants to move on with the promotion of the film while leaving this incident behind. "I don't have time to fight the case. In any case, it has been a day in and night out job to meet the October 29 deadline. The last thing I want now is to get into any further hassles", says Madhur in an exasperated tone, "I did try reasoning with them if they could at the least give the film a U/A certificate but they said that they had their own guidelines to adhere to." But lovemaking or drug intake is nothing new in Madhur Bhandarkar films! Corporate featured an intimate scene between Bipasha Basu and Kay Kay Menon; Page 3 had an extended rave party sequence while in Traffic Signal Ranvir Shorey played the role of a young unemployed man who died on the streets due to excessive use of drugs. "Search me," Madhur can't hide his disappointment here, "I discussed the same logic with the Censors. My point was that where were these rules or guidelines when the aforementioned films were censored? They were not given an A certificate. Moreover, some of these films even went on to bag National Awards. Censor Board did say that there have been some changes in the years gone by but frankly, I am truly left clueless." Apparently, Censors were willing to give the film a U/A certificate provided he deleted the scenes from the film. Didn't he feel like accepting the offer so that he could cater to a larger segment of audience? "No," says Madhur forthrightly, "The character graph would have gone for a complete toss had I knocked off these scenes. If I have to show someone going down the hill and loosing her way in her journey towards stardom, I have to showcase what went wrong. I have to show the fall of a protagonist through the bad habits that she has got into and for that, it is imperative that the scenes featuring drug usage, smoking etc. be retained. It is only after a fall like that the rise to glory would have made an impact." In fact, the Censor Board too suggested him to take the 'A' certificate while keeping the scenes intact. "True, they believe that the film has been well made and have appreciated it quite a lot. Even they felt that Fashion would lose its essence if the scenes are cut from the movie just in order to cater to a larger audience. Its ok, I love my film too much and the kind of conviction I have made it with, I won't want to touch any frame. For me, it is realism that matters most and by touching my scenes just for some added percentage of commercial gain, I would have only ended up defeating the entire purpose," signs off Madhur.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:38 pm WIFW offers general comfort, safety in urbane styleThe spring/summer edition of India's premium business-to-business style event Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), which started here Wednesday, has raised its own bar by emphasising on comfort, luxury and safety for participating designers and visitors.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:31 pm 'Victorian' girls walk through birdcage in Gauri-Nainika's WIFW show-openeriAt first, the oversized white birdcage was closed. Then, models dressed in designer duo Gauri and amp; Nainika's Victorian-style gowns and dresses dramatically threw open its doors to signify the freedom of summer and sashayed down the ramp at the inaugural show of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here Wednesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:01 pm "Music of Raaz - TMC has surpassed Raaz" - Mukesh BhattPopular music and Vishesh Films go together. In fact, it is nothing but an aberration when music of a Mukesh Bhatt film doesn't find it's way into the catalogue albums for the music company. Jannat, Awarapan, Woh Lamhe, Gangster, Kalyug, Zeher and Murder in the recent years to Kasoor, Ghulam, Sadak and Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin till some years back - it has been one long successful musical journey for the Bhatts. And then of course, there are two milestone albums in the history of Bollywood music - Aashiqui and Raaz. No wonder, the pressure, expectations, and anxiety level are at their peak when music for next in the series of a project like this has to be created. Mukesh Bhatt and Co. faced the same when they decided to make Raaz - The Mystery Continues, a follow up to Raaz. While one waits to see what director Mohit Suri has done in the Emraan Hashmi-Kangana-Adhyayan Suman starrer, the results are already out for the film's music. And if Mukesh Bhatt is to be believed, the film's music has surpassed all his expectations and has turned out to be even better than Raaz, a feat that always seemed impossible to achieve. "Music of Raaz - The Mystery Continues is 101% better than Raaz", says Mukesh Bhatt in a confident tone, "And I am aware that by stating this I am putting my neck under the block. However, with an industry experience of more than a couple of decades, I guess the least I am capable of is ascertaining whether something will work with the audience or not!" Is he really that sure, in spite of the fact that Nadeem-Shravan, the men who immortalized Raaz with their soundtrack, are no more associated with Raaz - The Mystery Continues? "Yes, I am quite sure. Instead of Nadeem Shravan, I have four musicians who have given five songs in total. They are Raju Singh, Toshi, Pranay and Gaurav Das; each of whom has done a fantastic job. I am not an easy nut to crack and they clearly knew that they had to do something extraordinary to find their tunes making it to the final list. We all worked hard to ensure that the music turns out to be yet another milestone in the journey of not just Vishesh Films but also Bollywood music in general," says the proud producer.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Oct 2008 | 12:21 pm Briefs - Rekha to make television debutMUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Here is a round-up of Bollywood news from Indian newspapers on Wednesday, Oct 15. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:28 am
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