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Roadside Romeo ushers in animation
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Oct 2008 | 7:40 pm In anticipation for the finale
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Oct 2008 | 7:01 pm Brad Pitt to star in futuristic 'Odyssey'
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Oct 2008 | 2:22 pm Ali Asgar says Chunky was very rude
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Oct 2008 | 2:10 pm Jolie wants to be a cool mom
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Oct 2008 | 1:42 pm India needs to deal with inequality: Adiga - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 1:09 pm Madonna gets custody of kids - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 12:47 pm Preity Zinta wants to be driving force behind her IPL teamActress-turned-businesswoman Preity Zinta is playing a far more serious role as the owner of the Mohali Indian Premier League (IPL) team and says she takes care of the minutest details besides being in constant touch with the players.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 12:30 pm Kaushik Ghatak connects with directorial debut 'Ek Vivaah...Aisa Bhi'Living your life and portraying it through cinema is every moviemakers dream. And that is what debutant director Kaushik Ghatak has done in his film 'Ek Vivaah...Aisa Bhi'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 12:30 pm Dino Morea's Pain is his gainActor-producer Dino Morea, who injured his leg during a basketball match and is in bed for a while, is spending most of his time watching desi classical movies.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 12:30 pm 'Roadside Romeo' marks new animated beginning in Bollywood boulevardWith reigning romantic couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor lending their voices in the big-budget Disney co-production 'Roadside Romeo', Hindi cinema's big daddy Yash Chopra adds a glamorous touch to the hitherto niche genre of animation with his first venture in the field.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 12:30 pm 'Sangaathi' - Chethan's debut film a lacklustre fareFilm: 'Sangaathi'; Cast: Chethan, Aishwarya, Girish Karnad, Srinath, Ashok Rao, Vinaya Prakash and others; Director: Sreenivasa Raju; Music: Hamsalekha; Producer: Byregowda; Rating: *Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 10:31 am 'Karzzz' premieres at Abu Dhabi fest - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 10:03 am Personal fashion: Stars vote for comfort and clothes that lastStyles, as connoisseurs suggested at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion that closed Saturday evening in the capital, may be about trends and cycles - what with the return of the stylised dhotis of the 80s, pleated pants, frocks and resort wear of the 60s and 70s on the ramp. But the dream merchants of showbiz have their ears to the ground when it comes to personal fashion statements.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 8:30 am ‘Many designers do feel there should be one week’ - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:53 am Just good fashion - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:53 am Kannada star Ganesh promises entertainer with 'Sangama'After his action-hero image in his last film 'Bombaat', Kannada actor 'Golden Star' Ganesh now looks forward to 'Sangama', which is set for a Diwali release. He says the film is a combination of intelligence and fun.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am 'Rock On' concert to raise funds for Bihar flood victims - Reuters India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:26 am 'Rock On' concert to raise funds for Bihar flood victimsMUMBAI (Reuters) - Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and actor Arjun Rampal are joining hands with some of India's best known rock bands at a concert to raise funds for flood victims in Bihar.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:00 am It’s not about exertion, says Big B - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 4:48 am Priyanka's look in 'Fashion' goes through five phases - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 4:01 am Deepika Sizzles At ‘Fiama Di Wills Beautiful Face 2008’ - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 3:55 am Priyanka's look in 'Fashion' goes through five phasesPriyanka Chopra's look in filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited 'Fashion' goes through five subtle but distinct phases, tracing her journey from Chandigarh to a top model in Mumbai.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am Chunky was very rude on 'Zara Nachke Dikha': Ali AsgarLong after STAR One's reality dance show 'Zara Nachke Dikha' came to an end, popular TV actor Ali Asgar still carries a grudge against the judges, especially actor Chunky Pandey.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am Meow, it’s Bebo the Catwoman! - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 1:42 am Hrishita Bhatt's cameo in HeroesDownload image as wallpaper Next week sees the release of the multi-starrer Heroes which stars the Khan brothers (Salman & Sohail) and the Deol brothers (Sunny & Bobby) besides a host of other actors. However, apart from the actors featured in the promos, there is a surprise element in the film. Hrishita Bhatt would be seen in a guest appearance in the film. When we contacted director Samir Karnik to confirm the news, he said, "Yes, Hrishita is there in the film. She plays the role of Sunny Deol's girlfriend." So for all you fans of Hrishita, who have been waiting to catch a glimpse of this pretty actress, the wait ends next week when Heroes opens across cinema halls.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Oct 2008 | 3:32 pm "The film raises a voice for peace-loving Muslims" - Jagmohan MundhraHe's never made a sober film. Filmmaker Jag Mundhra of Monsoon, Bawander and Provoked fame courts controversy with the adept hand of a pro. Shoot On Sight, that opens this Friday, delves on the London Underground bombings and comes with the tagline - 'Is it a crime to be Muslim'. In a chat with this writer, Mundhra opens up about the inspiration of the film, his personal brush with racism, and the film's ban in Pakistan. What is the central issue that Shoot On Sight addresses? The film revolves around the London Underground bombing and the aftermath. It's about how such an event can reverberate in the lives of people who have nothing to do with it. The story revolves around a man who is caught between the Islamophobia of the police, Islamophobia of the West, and a few radicals who have given the entire community a bad name. In effect, the terrorist attack doesn't just kill people; it kills the harmony that thrives in a multi-cultural, secular society. The terrorist attack doesn't just kill people; it kills the harmony that thrives in a multi-cultural, secular society. What inspired you to use this controversial tag line? The essence of the film is captured in this tag line. If you go to an airport with a Muslim name, especially in western countries, they'll scan you with their eyes. A white guy asks a character in the film - 'I know all Muslims are not terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims'. But the fact is that compared to the huge Muslim population, terrorists form a small fraction. My film raises a voice on behalf of those peace-loving Muslims who lead a normal life and are yet looked at suspiciously. Why has the film been banned by Pakistan? It's funny. The film has been well-appreciated in film festivals in Dubai, Stuttgart, and London. The politicians and religious leaders only want to see, what they want to see. They didn't notice that the main protagonist, the most positive character in the film, is a Pakistani Muslim. They only saw that the imam (priest) who is shown encouraging jehad is a Pakistani. Who can be threatened by this? Only those people who do these kinds of things in Masjids and mislead children. They feel that this portrayal will harm their image. Are you disappointed that the film will be missed by an important section of the audience? Actually by banning the film, they have only increased curiosity. In any case, most films are accessible to the public through pirated DVDs. I remember I was in Karachi when Gadar released. The film was banned, but everyone had a DVD of Gadar in their homes. So people will definitely see the picture. Only thing is my producer won't make the profit. But I think banning films is wrong, as realistic films are bound to offend someone or the other. I think banning films is wrong, as realistic films are bound to offend someone or the other. What is your opinion on the anti-west sentiments that supposedly trigger such terrorist attacks? Some of their complaints may be accurate. Especially, when they talk of the treatment of Muslims in Palestine and Iraq. But the method of getting across their point makes their arguments entirely meaningless. Is the film's story told through the life of the central character? Yes, Tariq Ali played by Naseeruddin Shah, is a professional based in London and married to a white woman. He's liberal enough to never force her to change her religion; but is worried like any other father, about his daughter's late-night partying and his son's obsession with football. His concerns have nothing to do with his faith. Suddenly the London Underground bombing happen; it is discovered that Muslim boys raised in London were responsible. This incident affects his life to such an extent that he has to ask his wife - 'what do you see when you see me?' Then there's Gulshan Grover's character who represents the working-class Muslim, running a halal meat shop. When jehad-preaching imams are shown on television, angry people start stoning his shop. We've told the story in a style of a political thriller. You've also balanced your film with sympathy towards the cop who killed an innocent man on suspicion? This cop in the film explains his situation saying - "I had only ten seconds. I saw a man with wires coming out of his bag, wearing a skull cap. If he was a suicide bomber and I did nothing, people would blame me. I was just following the orders of Shoot On Sight." My film tries to bring forth the state of such foot soldiers who are damned if they do, damned if they don't. If a white man does something wrong in India, we will immediately be wary of all goras. It's human nature. We can't just call them racist without understanding their point of view- that's wrong. Have you had any personal experience post the attacks? I have experienced this change myself. I was in London soon after the bombing and I could not stop a taxi because of my beard and brown skin. It was never a problem stopping a cab before the attacks. The London bombings marked a momentous day because it turned an entire community suspicious of another. Isn't it a bit unique to omit Om Puri and Gulshan Grover from the film's posters? In India, we have this tradition of putting all the actors' faces on the film's poster. But in the West, the poster tries to represent the theme of the film. Take The Devil Wears Prada, for example - there was no actor on the poster, just an artwork showing a stiletto and the devil's horns. The London bombings marked a momentous day because it turned an entire community suspicious of another. The film has an eclectic foreign cast as well Yes, I am privileged to have had a dream cast. Apart from Naseer, Om Puri, and Gulshan Grover, there is British actress Greta Scacchi who was seen in Ismail Merchant's Heat and Dust, with Harrison Ford in Presumed Innocence and in Flightplan. She plays Tariq's wife. Brian Cox plays Tariq's boss - the Commissioner of Police-he's a very established actor who was see in Bourne Supremacy, Matchpoint and X Men 2. Then there is Mikal Zulfikar from Lahore who plays a young boy who comes to London to study. Why the decision to dub Shoot On Sight in Hindi? Even though the story and setting is in English, we wanted to dub because the film's topic is relevant to everyone. Our country has a huge audience that would refer to see it in Hindi. I wanted them to see the film and initiate discussion on the subject. Naseeruddin Shah refused to dub the film in Hindi? That is true. Naseer was signed to do an English film; he is of the opinion that the film should remain in the language it was made in. He didn't dub Monsoon Wedding and Parzania either. He feels by dubbing it, you are trying to put a square peg in a round hole, which I understand. But Naseer does Hindi adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. So if he can do that, why not a film? Only he can answer this. It's a difference of opinion, and I have to live with it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Oct 2008 | 3:26 pm Shah Rukh apologises to German fans for cancelling tourBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday apologised to all his fans in Europe, specially in Germany, for cancelling his much-awaited 'Temptations Reloaded' Tour and said he would like to start his next big world tour from Germany itself. "I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me the star that I am and I want to apologise and say a huge sorry that I could not live up to the promise we had given to the people of Germany," Shah Rukh said in a statement. "I have done shows everywhere around the world from South East Asia to the Americas, Africa, the UK and in Europe, but never ever did I have the sad luck or the bad luck of having to cancel a tour.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Oct 2008 | 3:19 pm Minissha sizzles in a saree on the cover page of SeventeenOver the last couple of months, Minissha Lamba has been all over the place. First it was her sweet girl-next-door act in Yash Raj Films' Bachna Ae Haseeno where she was paired opposite Ranbir Kapoor. And then just as everyone thought she could only play the sweet, innocent kind of roles, she surprised one and all by shedding some weight and clothes and sizzled in a white bikini in Sanjay Gadhvi's Kidnap. Post Kidnap, everyone has been talking about Minissha's image make-over and the actress who was once only considered 'CUTE' is now being termed 'HOT'. Minissha features on the cover of fashion & style magazine 'Seventeen' in the October issue and even though she is seen donning a pink saree with golden yellow polka dots, she certainly has set the temperatures soaring. In this must have issue, Minissha talks about her experience of romancing some of the hottest guys in Bollywood, shares some of her high-school days' memories and even gives some invaluable advice to all girls of her age. This one is complete Value-for-Money stuff!!!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:50 pm "I am sure Bhansali would cut down his price to work with me" - Akshay KumarOn the big screen, Akshay Kumar and Sajid Khan came together in Heyy Babyy. Now a year later, they return with 'Sajid's Superstars' where Sajid chats up with Akshay Kumar. - Getting candid, Akshay Kumar talks about his early days as a waiter in Bangkok and as a struggling model/actor. He mentions an incident, which has left a huge impression in his life. When he had just started off as an aspiring model, he got a furious lashing from a modeling coordinator. Apparently, he was signed for a few thousand, a princely amount for him at that time, and he was so happy that he was already in a celebration mode. Suddenly, he got a call and the person from the other side of the phone was quite rude. Reason? Akshay was quite late. He was surprised though since he was supposed to be at the venue at 6 PM. This is when he realized to his horror that the committed time was in fact 6 AM! - He lost the assignment and was truly dejected. He thought that his career was in doldrums and this is when a man (now his make-up dada) spotted him and referred him to filmmaker Pramod Chakravorty. The veteran producer-director took an instant liking for him and signed him there and then for a film as a lead hero. His signing amount? The same as promised by the modeling agency. The time at which he was signed? 6 PM!!! Filmy, very filmy! - Sajid Khan mentions an interesting anecdote about Akshay's earlier days when he had just started off as an actor. None of his films had released by then but he was already working on 6-7 films. This is when Sajid had invited Akshay to be a part of an inter-college dance show as a judge. Footage of this real life event is shown exclusively on 'Sajid Superstars'! - Akshay Kumar shows a different facet of himself as he sings a song. However, surprise factor here is that he does so in Swahili language. Apparently, he learnt the language when he was in Bangkok! - To spice things further up, Sajid brings up the incident, which happened around a year back on the sets of Welcome. As reports had come in then, Akshay Kumar had allegedly slapped Nana Patekar during filming of a dance sequence. Akshay Kumar reveals what had really happened! - Akshay Kumar was in a tit-for-tat mode during the entire conversation as he faced quite a few bouncers and answered them tactfully. Sample these! - Karan Johar - 'Amongst your last six films, which is the one that you feel should have flopped? Akshay - Kabhi Alvidaa Naa Kehna. Why did Akshay mention KANK when he hadn't even acted in it? Find it out? - Riteish Deshmukh - 'Aren't you bored of your hits?' Akshay - 'I am surprised that you are saying that. Isn't Heyy Babyy your biggest hit till date?' - Anil Kapoor - 'Would you cut down your price for a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film?' Akshay - 'I am sure he would cut down his price to work with me' - Malaika Arora Khan - 'If Twinkle Khanna were to host a chat show, would you still charge for it?' Akshay - 'My money is her money and her money is my money. Our money is our children's money and I handle my children's bank account'! So, there you go! - Dia Mirza - 'You and Shah Rukh Khan dance at weddings and charge for it. Is there anyone for whom you would not charge money?' Akshay - 'You, because by that time I would have cut a deal with your husband'! - No wonder, with majority of questions being centered on money, Akshay cried out loud that why was his bank balance being the center of attraction. He did refute reports though that he is paid 50/60/70 crores as written by some sections of media. The news may have never failed to shake up the industry but Akshay truly denied by stating - 'I don't charge that kind of money'! - However, Vidya Balan's question still remained to be on the similar lines. She asked - 'What is your real price? And in case it is indeed around 50 crores, can you give me 10% of that?' Akshay - 'I will give you entire 100%, provided....' What did Akshay say in the end? What is his condition? To know about this and a lot more, tune in to 'Sajid's Superstars' at 2000 hrs IST, Saturday on the newly launched channel COLORS!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:16 pm Bollywood stars at a Rock concert for Bihar Relief FundClick above for more event stills It's got to be the biggest rock concert ever. On the initiative of three like-minded people -Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, and Ritesh Sidhwani -12 rock bands are getting together on October 31 for the Rock On For Humanity concert at the MMRDA Ground at Bandra-Kurla Complex to raise funds for a pediatric medical camp in Bihar. Farhan who spearheaded this charitable concern asks, "Why a rock concert? Why not the usual film-related naach-gana that is far easier to organize as a fund-raiser. We at Rock On For Humanity felt the idea of raising money for medical assistance must connect with the young urban youth. Though this concert has nothing to do with my film Rock On somehow the idea of a rock concert does have a bearing on the way the young responded to the film." At the core of this sprawling charity concert will be 12 rock bands from all over the country. "And that would include Parkirama with whom Saif Ali Khan plays guitar. And yes Saif will be playing the guitar with Parikrama that evening. I'll be performing with Shankar-Ehsaan Loy. In addition, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Abhishek-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be coming on stage to address the crowds. We hope to raise a sizeable amount of money that evening because it is a one-off endeavor. We hope to raise enough money to help a pediatric camp in Bihar."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:15 pm
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