|
|
|
|
Lara Dutta to do a voice-over for the animated film JumboDownload image as wallpaper A while ago, we had told you about Akshay Kumar and Dimple Kapadia lending their voices for Percept Picture Company's forthcoming animated flick Jumbo. Now news has it that even actress Lara Dutta would be doing a voice over for the same flick. This is the first time that the beautiful actress would be associated with an animated film and surprisingly, Lara has agreed to lend her voice for free. The actress apparently loved the film when she watched it and immediately decided that she would want to be a part of it. Looks like animation flicks are the latest craze for all our B-town celebs. After all, everyone from SRK (The Incredibles) to Saif Ali Khan (Roadside Romeo) and Kareena Kapoor (Roadside Romeo) to Lara Dutta (Jumbo) seem to be more than excited to lend their voices to the animated characters.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 3:22 pm Bipasha to break stereotype of Kashmiri womenAfter 'Corporate', Bipasha Basu once again gets real for her role in Rahul Dholakia's hard hitting drama 'Lamha' and she says that the biggest challenge for her is to break the stereotypical image of Kashmiri girls in Hindi movies. "When you think of a Kashmiri girl in our movies, what comes to mind is a fair-skinned, light-eyed girl. But I want to disprove that myth.Source: Entertainment News | 22 Oct 2008 | 1:09 pm Gay angle in Fashion is very evident: Bhandarkar - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 11:08 am Golmaal Returns with clean chit - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 11:02 am A Biopic on Karunanidhi!A fresh team is gearing up to make a film on Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi's life history.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am What’s up, doll? - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am Pugaipadam to launch seven new facesAce director Selvaraghavan's one time associate Rajeshlingam is making his debut as director through a new film titled Pugaipadam.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:51 am Ajay does a woman act!
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:49 am Rang Rasiya in London, New York
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:43 am Golmaal Returns with clean chitFashion and Golmaal Returns are as diverse as chalk and cheese in terms of content. Coincidentally, the two films, slated for release this Diwali, have also been awarded diametrically opposite ratings by the Central Board of Film Certification. Readers would recall, Madhur Bhandarkar was quite upset after the censors awarded ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:35 am Guy Ritchie to get $ 18 mn from MadonnaNew York (ANI): Guy Ritchie will reportedly get around 18 million dollars from Madonna in their divorce settlement. According to reports, the Brit director has also agreed upon a gagging clause that shall hold him legally accountable if he spoke publicly about his seven and half-year-marriage to the Queen of ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:35 am Yash Chopra honoured by Hollywood ReporterYash Chopra was honoured by the renowned Hollywood Reporter magazine at a function held on October 14, 2008 at Taj Land's End, Mumbai. He was felicitated for his invaluable contribution to Indian Cinema and the impact created by Yash Raj Films in business in the US.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:28 am Simon Cowell not retiring at 50London (ANI): Simon Cowell has scrapped his plans of retiring at the age of 50, after fellow X Factor judge Louis Walsh said that he's 'losing the plot'. The 49-year-old in an interview last year had said that he would retire when he turns 50. His spokesman says that Cowell ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:27 am Mira Nair excited about Amelia
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:24 am "We aren't sure if the title of our next film will be James & Bond" - Harman BawejaDownload image as wallpaper Harry and his son Harman Baweja are not the least dejected by the outcome of their futuristic mega-spectacle Love Story 2050. In fact, if rumours are to be believed Papa is already planning his next venture for beta entitled James & Bond. "Ha, that's funny! Yes Dad is planning a comedy with me. But we aren't sure if we want to call it that. Actually some sections of the media found out that we had registered that title James & Bond. A lot of media stories about big banners launching films that you see come out from title registration only. Yes, Dad and I are doing a comedy together. But we may not call it James & Bond at all." The fact of the matter is James & Bond is not that easy a title to get. There're super-strong copyright-protection acts protecting all globally-acknowledged brand names from the entertainment business. This, David Dhawan discovered when he wanted to title his sequel to Partner as Tom & Jerry. He quickly changed his mind when not-so-discreet inquiries about the title were made from sources in the US. Apparently, James & Bond wouldn't go down well with the celluloid disciplines of Ian Fleming. Protests Harman, "We just registered the title. Doesn't mean we're making a film of that title. It was just a thought. A section of the media even made up the script for us and which parts of the world we'd shoot it in. It's ridiculous." It's not as if Harman has gone into hiding after the debacle of Love Story 2050. "Far from it. I've just been working day and night," he says from the sets of Anees Bazmi's It's My Life. "For the last five weeks I've visited five different places. I've been to Sri Lanka, Jaipur, South Africa and Delhi and Bangalore. Now I leave to shoot in Greece. I've no time to socialize or to make my presence felt in the so-called right places. Finally, it's not your net-working but your work that decides your career. It's very important for my next two films to work. My next two films, It's My Life and Victory, have turned out well. Anyone who has seen these films has only good things to say about these films." Harman starts shooting for Ashutosh Gowariker's What's Your Raashee with girlfriend Priyanka Chopra in November. Stories about a split with Priyanka have Harman in splits. "What can I say? I never said we were couple before. So why should I react when people are splitting us." But friends swear Harman and Priyanka are very much together. "In fact both of them are so busy and yet they try to meet up at least once every day," says a mutual friend. As for Love Story 2050, Harman opines, "It worked for me. Finally, whether the film works or not is proved by the work you get. I'm happy with the work I'm doing. I signed Ashutosh Sir and Sanjay Sir (Bhansali)'s films after Love Story 2050. And I'm on the verge of signing another film. I'm very cautious about what I'm doing. I can't afford to slip."Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:20 am "J.P. Dutta's next action film has a great role for me" - Sonu Sood2008 has been a rocking year for Sonu Sood. He has been a part of two super-successful films - Jodhaa Akbar and Singh Is Kinng - and would soon be seen in an altogether different persona for Sooraj Barjatya's Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi. Playing a quintessential Prem is a new role for him but Sonu Sood is continuing to change tracks on regular basis with 2009 seeing him as an action hero. He has been signed by J.P. Dutta for his next film which promises to be a full on action affair. "I am really excited about the J.P. Dutta film which I have recently signed. Though dates for the shooting are yet to be finalized, we should be starting early next year", says Sonu Sood who made his debut as Bhagat Singh with Shaheed-E-Azam, 6 years back, and since then has been making a constant impression by working across genres. Films like Yuva (Drama), Aashiq Banaya Aapne (Romance) and Siskiyaan (Drama) have been some of the other films where he had a major role to play. With Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi seeing him as a solo lead, does J.P. Dutta's next film too see him holding the center stage? Smiles Sonu, "I don't know about that though I am sure about the fact that the film has a great role for me. It is a nice action film though let me tell you that it is not set in a war zone this time around. I am looking forward to all the action that I would be a part of. Happy with the way his career is shaping up, especially in the current times, Sonu says, "I have been lucky enough to be working with all the big names. In fact talking about Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi, I never thought that I would ever get into a romantic mode. Yes, I wanted to show another angle of mine but an opportunity never came my way. This is when I heard about this film from Rajshri." "There couldn't have been a better outing as a romantic lead than Rajshri. I was waiting for the right scripts; the right kind of films. Also, I mainly wanted to do big banners and though I waited for a while, somehow the gamble paid. I got working across different genres - historical, action thrillers, full on comedy (Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, my next, is a laugh riot). Now I am able to do different kind of roles and it feels good when complimented about the work that I am doing", concludes Sonu in a single breath.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:19 am Shilpa to sizzle in beach wearHold your breath as the wait to see Shilpa Shetty sizzle on Miami Beach would be over pretty soon. The latest promo from Dostana would be hitting the music channels any moment and the effect it would have on the viewers can only be imagined.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:15 am Hrithik reappearing early next yearFans of superhero Hrithik Roshan have been starving to get a glimpse of their favourite star, as it has been a long time since Jodhaa Akbar was released in February this year. They did see Roshan Jr. in his elements, dancing to the title track of his home banner Krazzy ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 10:11 am David Beckham, Victoria splitting?Cracks seem to have appeared on another celebrity couple's relationship. The latest Hollywood gossip is that footballer David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham are going through a rough patch of late.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 9:56 am Sammir Dattani walks the ramp for Krishna MehtaClick above for more event stills On Monday night, Sammir Dattani went back to his roots to walk the ramp for designer Krishna Mehta. Says Sammir, "It was like the old times. I started as a model. I used to endorse products as a child. Six years ago I walked the ramp in New York for the Fashion Week. And now there I was on Monday night at the Lakme Fashion Week modeling for Krishna Mehta's 'Sunrise In The Desert' collection." Prachi Desai also walked the ramp the same evening. Both Sammir and Prachi were introduced as the stars of tomorrow. Says Sammir, "That was very kind of Krishna Mehta. She gave me a Sherwani outfit to wear and I'd have been very nervous to wear it if I hadn't tried out the clothes from before. And besides it was my favourite colour blue. Thank God I didn't have to wear a dhoti under the sherwani. I'd have been focusing more on keeping it place than walking the ramp."Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 9:45 am Bollywood, Aishwarya under attackCanadian comedian of Indian origin Russel Peters who's also internationally famous has launched an attack on Bollywood. The man is not too impressed by the Bollywood movies despite reports of the progress the industry has made internationally in recent years.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 9:44 am Bips to break stereotype of Kashmiri women
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 22 Oct 2008 | 9:37 am Kannada actress denies fraud chargeWell-known film and TV serial actress Malika Sukumaran Wednesday denied any links with a financial firm that has cheated more than 3,000 investors to the tune of Rs.5 billion.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Oct 2008 | 9:30 am Diwali movies pass the censor - Express Buzz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 9:24 am High Court annuls the coerced marriage of a Sikh woman - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 8:32 am Mahima inaugurates jewellery, ladies apparels showroomPC Jewellers launched their new jewelry showroom and a ladies apparel subsidiary named 'Mangalvasan' in Dehradun on 19th October. The grand opening was marked by the presence of Mahima Chaudhary.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:57 am 'Do Knot Disturb' press meet at Abu DhabiThe cast of Vashu Bhagnani's DO KNOT DISTURB, Govinda, Sohail Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, director David Dhawan and producer Vashu Bhagnani with representatives of Middle East International Film Festival, addressed a press conference on the conclusion day of MEIFF 2008 on 19th October in Abu Dhabi. It is being produced by Puja Films' Vashu Bhagnani.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:38 am 'Mohandas' for New YorkDirector Mazhar Kamran's film MOHANDAS has been invited by South Asian International Film Festival in New York for a special screening on 26th October. It stars Sonali Kulkarni, Nakul Vaid, Sushant Singh, Sharbani Mukherjee, Aditya Srivastava, Govind Namdeo and Akhilendra Mishra. FASHION is another Hindi film that has been invited for the same.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:35 am BIG Home video to distribute, market ray's moviesClose on the heels of its recent appointment as the exclusive home video licensee for Warner Home Video, Universal Pictures International and Paramount Home Entertainment, BIG Home Entertainment has announced another landmark acquisition. Reliance Big Entertainment's BIG Home Video is all set to market and distribute 10 movies made by the legendary film-maker Satyajit Ray. Memorable films like TEEN KANYA, KAPURUSH O MAHAPURUSH, NAYAK etc. will now be readily available through the BIG Home Video label. The other titles include GOOPY GYNE BAGHA BYNE, JAI BABA FELUNATH, DEBI, CHARULATA, SAKHA PRASAKHA, KOILASHE KELENKARI and BAKSHYA RAHASHYA. With this acquisition, Big Home Video makes its significant presence in the premium segment of Bengali Home Video market. This announcement comes soon after the company's recent acquisition of a Bengali music company.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:30 am Kamal Gianchandani to head distribution of BIG PicturesKamal Gianchandani, COO, BIGFlix now has a wider portfolio to his name under the Reliance BIG Entertainment brand. Apart from heading BIGFlix.com, the DVD rental business, Kamal will also head the distribution of BIG Pictures. He replaces Manoj Chauhan, COO, BIG Pictures, who has quit the organization. Kamal has a vast experience in the entertainment industry with prior experience in film distribution business as COO (Pictures) of PVR Pictures Ltd.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:27 am Golmaal boys crossdress - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:24 am 'Rang Rasiya' for London, New YorkClick above for more movie stills RANG RASIYA, internationally known as THE COLOURS OF PASSION, has been selected to be screened at two prestigious international film festivals. The film will be screened at BFI's 52nd London Film Festival on 26th October and 30th October, followed by two screenings at the MIAAC Film Festival in New York on 6th (Museum of Arts and Design) and 8th (Tribeca Cinemas) November, respectively. Directed by Ketan Mehta and produced by Deepa Sahi and Aanand Mahendroo, the film stars Randeep Hooda, Nandna Sen, Paresh Rawal and Jim Boeven.Source: Indiafm.com News | 22 Oct 2008 | 7:23 am Farhan Akhtar does his bit for Bihar flood victimsMUMBAI (Reuters Life!) - For filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, an in-flight newspaper was the catalyst for an upcoming Mumbai concert organised to raise funds for flood victims in Bihar.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 22 Oct 2008 | 6:30 am I'm lonely and need company: Madonna - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 6:25 am I wanted to tell a fun story with Romeo: Jugal Hansraj - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 6:06 am I charge what I'm worth: Deepika Padukone - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 5:34 am Getting sentimental - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 22 Oct 2008 | 5:23 am Women my age having a ball in Bollywood: Shabana AzmiFrom being sari-clad, teary-eyed melodramatic mothers to smart, strong and independent women - forty plus actresses are having a ball in Bollywood. Seasoned actress Shabana Azmi says this is the best time for women her age to be in Hindi films.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Oct 2008 | 3:01 am Bipasha to break stereotype of Kashmiri womenAfter 'Corporate', Bipasha Basu once again gets real for her role in Rahul Dholakia's hard hitting drama 'Lamha' and she says the biggest challenge for her is to break the stereotypical image of Kashmiri girls in Hindi movies.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Oct 2008 | 3:01 am After shelved 'Shantaram', 'Amelia' is Mira Nair's pet projectUS-based Indian director Mira Nair was disappointed when her much publicised film 'Shantaram' was shelved, but she is now happy with her latest prized project 'Amelia', which stars Hollywood actress Hilary Swank.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 22 Oct 2008 | 3:00 am Preity Zinta loves simplicity of village and its peopleSparkling eyes full of mischief, a deliciously dimpled smile are the trade mark of this vivacious actress. Preity Zinta rubs her infectious nature on to one and all in her tete a tete with B4U VJ Khushboo on B4u Star Stop.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Check out Celina in her South Indian avtarIt was informed days back that hottie Celina Jaitly plays a South-Indian woman, Meera Nair, in the forthcoming Golmaal Returns. If her new de-glam avatar wasnt news enough, check out the bombshell looking like a traditional Tamil in this picture!Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am High Hopes pinned on Its My LifeHarman Baweja became a punching bag for most of the critics and the film lovers after the debacle of his much talked about launch vehicle and if anyone says that in spite of his good looks, he has been unable to amass a sizable chunk of admirers and well wishers, people who will take his side and give counter opinions will be very few.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Rumis plot for LIFE PARTNER is brilliant - Abbas MustanEarly this year, RACE did a business of close to 60 crores flat but that hasnt changed the way director duo of Abbas-Mustan conduct themselves. Still being their humble self in spite of delivering the biggest money spinner of their close to two decades career, Abbas-Mustan are now busy in getting their production plans in place.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am After comedies, it is thrilling times for Neetu ChandraPost all the laughter of ONE TWO THREE and soon to be released OYE LUCKY LUCKY OYE, Neetu Chandra would next be seen in a thriller. To add to the fun, she would be seen with none other than Madhavan whose last Hindi film appearance was GURU. The film is titled FLAT NO. 13 B and it is an Adlabs production.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Russel and his thoughtsThe famed stand up comedian of Indian origin Russel Peters has an inherent talent in mocking every other kind of humans in a very humorous and extremely entertaining way.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Karan Johar’s favourite film of Big B is Kabhie Kabhie and Silsila which I loathe - RGVAmitji’s make-up man Deepak told me on day one of shooting of Nishabd that the film will flop because no one is going to accept Amitji in a role like that. Whether that is the reason or not, I for myself as a viewer wouldn’t probably want to see him featured in a role like that. As an actor I think Nishabd is Amitji’s finest performance mainly becauseSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am The female heroes of Golmaal ReturnsEvery film lover who loves laughing their hearts out is eagerly awaiting the release of the out and out comedy flick Golmaal Returns.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Kareena shoots at 104 degrees temperature for GOLMAAL RETURNSKareena Kapoor is a professional when it comes to work. The beautiful lady shot for a song in Rohit Shettys Golmaal Returns despite high temperature.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Filmmaker in me was dumb to experiment with Big B in Nishabd and Aag - RGVIn a very bad and not totally darkened theatre (because of the light leaking through some vents and gaps in the closed doors) called Ramapriya in Vijayawada town in Andhra Pradesh, for the first time I consciously began to understand the phenomenon of Amitabh Bachchan.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 22 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Peaches admits wedding to Max Drummey was `nuts` !Sir Bob Geldof`s daughter Peaches, 19, has admitted that her wedding to musician Max Drummey in a Las Vegas chapel in August was a little bit `nuts`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm Partying tips from Kate Moss !English supermodel Kate Moss, 34, has revealed some of her partying tips on how to dress up and have an enjoyable night out.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm Aamir invited for dinner by Swedish Princess!!The Crown Princess of Sweden- Victoria, who is an obvious heir to the throne of Sweden, has invited the `perfectionist` Aamir Khan for an exclusive rendezvous over dinner as a part of her ongoing state visit to India.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm Gay Delhi Fashion `Bal` turns sour!Delhi Fashion Week was a gala success and the end promised to be a fun-filled bash, too. Full of food and booze, celebration was in the air. However, around three in the morning, the party turned ugly when Rohit Bal`s ex muse Inder Bajwa got irked by Rohit`s intimacy with his newly confessed love Lalit Tehlan. Lalit, on his part, rolled his sleeves to take Rohit`s side.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm Madge told pals: I love lots of things about Britain but not Guy!Madonna and Guy Ritchie`s divorce has taken an ugly turn – the singer reportedly told her pals that she likes a lot of things about Britain but not her husband.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm Shah Rukh breaks his silence, targets Salman`s immaturity!Shah Rukh Khan has at last broken his mum. The Bollywood Badshah has come out with his version at last about the much-hyped tiff he had with co-actor Salman Khan.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm Deepika has absolutely `no comments` on Ranbir Kapoor!After baring their souls in tell-all interviews and laying down every minute romantic detail for public consumption, Bollywood much touted couple Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor are now craving for some privacy. The long legged lass Deepika, who just could not stop raving about the attention and adoration she gets for her lover boy is now avoiding any questions about the apple-of-her-eye Ranbir.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:41 pm At 77, Shammi Kapoor's zest for life remains undiminishedDuring 1950s and 1960s, when the inimitable Bollywood trinity of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand was ruling the roost on the Hindi screen - each in his own different way, Shammi Kapoor blazoned across it like a rebel, doing the unconventional with élan and aplomb. The Hindi screen discovered its first bindaas star in Shammi Kapoor, who blazed a new trail, breathing in a whiff of fresh air for the generation born immediately after India became independent. Acting per se might not have been his great attribute, but if a star is a person who immediately hypnotises the beholder, in that sense, Shammi Kapoor was the first rightful owner of that epithet.Source: Entertainment News | 21 Oct 2008 | 11:22 pm Tahaan all set for Rome film fest
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Oct 2008 | 6:14 pm London dreams as Bollywood meets Britain
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Oct 2008 | 5:58 pm Ajay, Arshad, Tusshar and Shreyas turn cross-dressers in Golmaal ReturnsGovinda started it; Aamir Khan and Riteish Deshmukh followed it and now its latest 'followers' are Shreyas, Tusshar, Ajay and Arshad! Before you start 'cult'ivating any sorts of ideas, let us clarify that we are indeed not talking of any cult, but the trend of 'cross dressing'. The four leading actors of the Golmaal Returns will now bee seen cross dressing as women folks! The reason? Well, there's a scene in the film that required these guys to dress up like women only in order to gain an entry in an 'only women' mall, since the eve was Women's Day! Recalling this scene, Rohit Shetty said, "I was quite taken aback when Ajay Devgan agreed to this scene in particular. He was very gung-ho to go ahead with the scene!! In fact, none of the guys had any reservations, which made it one of the best scenes in the film." As such, Golmaal Returns is carrying positive pre-release reports. If that was not enough, director Rohit Shetty is 'releasing' his trump cards one after the other, which only makes us further more curious to see the film. Way to go, Rohit!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Oct 2008 | 3:47 pm Deepika Padukone graces the cover of GraziaYou have always heard them say that 'A Diamond is a girl's best friend'. But have you ever wondered that who is a guy's best friend? Well, we cannot speak for others though, but one thing's for sure that if the guy is Ranbir Kapoor, then, his best friend HAS to be Deepika Padukone, who also is the cover-girl for this issue of the fashion magazine Grazia! If looking a thousand bucks means looking beautiful, then, the snaps of Deepika in this issue simply makes her priceless! Maybe, that's why she is justified to the core when she declares that "I charge what I think I am worth and if people are willing to pay me that much, it must mean that they think that I'm worth it too. No one affords risks like investing in actors they don't really believe in." Deepika is one girl, who can glorifyingly justify the term 'Hot Property' with her elegance and persona to match! Lastly, to add a few words of wisdom, let us also tell you that Prakash Padukone, besides being an ace badminton player and also Deepika's proud father, is also the reason as to why she is so much grounded even though at the peak of her career! In her own admission, she says "My father's always told me that fame is temporary and it's not important to dwell on it too much." With those values intact, Deepika surely will climb the ladder of success in this glam world.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Oct 2008 | 3:18 pm Indo-Canadian woman launches Punjabi album 'My Ranjha'Canada-based Indian businesswoman Meera launched her debut Punjabi album 'My Ranjha' here that celebrates her 'special bonding' with Punjab.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Oct 2008 | 2:00 pm "Fashion is one of the most glamorous films made in Bollywood" - Kangna RanautClick above for more movie stills Kangna Ranaut, for me, is an overnight sensation. Many were jealous to the point of fury when she made her film debut in the Mahesh Bhatt camp, Gangster. Here's another good-looking bit of fluff stealing another prime role. But Kangna proved everyone wrong with her sheer talent. Hers is an extraordinary success story. Has any actor ever been as famous or desired without ever headlining a major picture? Just five films old, she has taken the world of Bollywood by storm. The woman's rise has been meteoric, to say the least. And, given the projects she has in the pipeline, it will only continue. She has not only impressed her director Madhur Bhandarkar but also her senior co-star Priyanka Chopra who says, "I had to prepare a lot physically to look like a model even though I am one but Kangna just slipped into it perfectly. She is the one to look out for in Fashion because it's her best performance to date". Going by the quote, it can be confidently said that this overnight sensation must be in the making over a decade. Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel gets to know Kangna like she is - moody, confident and straight up in this quick haute couture interview. We've never seen Kangna Ranaut so glamorous before. What say? It's not about me being glamorous. Tomorrow I might play a de-glam girl, then what? But Fashion as a film is so glamorous that you mustn't have seen anything like this before in Bollywood. Fashion as a film is so glamorous that you mustn't have seen anything like this before in Bollywood You've worked the most with the Bhatt camp. How was it to work with the Bhandarkar camp for the first time? Any different? Every director has his own way of presenting their movie and their story. Both Bhandarkar sir and Bhatt sir are good in their own ways. They both put in their own ways and they are just too good. The other two, Priyanka and Mugdha have done professional modelling before. How was it for you to catwalk Kangna? On the sets, there were many people from the fashion industry who helped me a lot. So did Priyanka and Mugdha. Ultimately, it was Madhur sir, my director, who made the final call. So besides the script and I mean, besides the script, what else attracted you towards Fashion? In this script my character is such that you get to express you emotions, emotions that you have never delivered before in front of the camera. So when I heard the script, it was something new and much more challenging, more interesting and exciting. This is also the first time that you are not paired against any of the male lead. Did you miss your man? Male lead does not really make a difference. The film is about these characters. It does not matter to me if any male or female actors are there opposite me. Male lead does not really make a difference The film is now been given an adult rating. Will this hamper the box office results? I don't think so. Because even Life In A Metro was given an "A" certificate. But it does not matter. People see films and enjoy and I anyways don't think kids should watch movies, they should go and study. What have you to say about the drugs scene in the film? These scenes were shown three decades ago in Hare Rama Hare Krishna too. So why such a fuss? They had this whole book of rules and regulations and censor which I don't know why has made such a big deal about drugs? But it will only do good to the society, because we have shown the reality about drugs and I think people and especially youngsters should watch the film and know more about the consequences of drugs. I think people and especially youngsters should watch the film and know more about the consequences of drugs Tell us a bit about your exercise, food and fitness regime you had to undergo for your role in Fashion. Fashion has been a little fluctuating. Since I was playing the role of a supermodel I had to be a bit careful with my diet. I was eating normally but less of carbs. But this is the best I've looked in any film so far. So don't be surprised! There is not a single film where Kangna Ranaut doesn't shed her tears. Will Fashion be any different? No comments on this question of yours. Your films haven't really done well as far as the figures are concerned in the overseas. Do you think Fashion will be your first big commercial hit in the U.K? Yeah, I think so. But to say that my films haven't worked in the U.K can't be right because Life In A Metro had it's lavish premiere in London and it did reasonably well. I am sure that Fashion will impress the critics and audiences in the U.K. What is your style or fashion statement? It basically depends on your state of mind. If you're in a good mood and if you are not wearing something good, you will still be able to carry it off. And if you're not in a good mood, no matter how good the clothes you're wearing, you will not look good. I think the most important thing about what you're wearing is that you should be comfortable with it. The songs of Fashion are climbing up the charts. Which is your favourite song from the film and why? No song is my favourite as such because all the songs depend on the mood and the situation in the movie. Songs of Fashion actually soothes your soul. We all know that the casting couch prevails in the entertainment industry. Do you know of anyone who's gone through this worst experience off screen? I am from the film industry and there is no such thing as casting couch. It does not exist. I do know people who have tried hard to get into the modeling world and the film industry and still have not made it but neither of them has ever gone through it. I want to know who spreads these rumors about casting couch. Even the media gives it hype and spoils the name of the industry. I definitely want to catch hold of this person who thinks he or she knows everything about the casting couch. This is such a big industry and it does not work on exploiting people sexually. It works on hard work and talent. So I really don't know when will people understand this? What is the USP of Fashion? Madhur Bhandarkar of course. It's his best work ever. Another National Award in the making for this great director.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Oct 2008 | 1:31 pm At 77, Shammi Kapoor's zest for life remains undiminishedDuring 1950s and 1960s, when the inimitable Bollywood trinity of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand was ruling the roost on the Hindi screen - each in his own different way, Shammi Kapoor blazoned across it like a rebel, doing the unconventional with elan and aplomb.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Oct 2008 | 1:02 pm Santosh Sivan's 'Tahaan' all set for Rome film festAfter making waves at Pusan and London film festivals, ace filmmaker Santosh Sivan's 'Tahaan' is all set to enthrall viewers at the Rome International Film Festival, starting Wednesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 21 Oct 2008 | 10:32 am All you wanted to know about HeroesSometimes it takes only a moment to bring about a big change. One experience can transform you forever. One journey can set you on a path that you will follow all your life. Heroes is the story of one such journey. A journey enriched with moments and experience that changes the outlook of two young boys. Heroes is directed by Samir Karnik and stars Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Mithun Chakraborty, Dino Morea, Sohail Khan and Vatsal Sheth in lead roles. Heroes emphasizes on the simple experiences that can awaken feelings of patriotism. The film, shot at some picturesque locales of Manali, Ladakh, Delhi and Punjab, is an attempt to bring out the new age meaning of patriotism - 'You don't have to be a soldier to love your country' As the film opens across cinema halls this week (Oct 24th) we at Bollywood Hungama bring you all that you wanted to know about Heroes in this exclusive section. So read on and Enjoy!!!  Preview  Heroes is the story of these two boys who travel a thousand miles to deliver three letters as a part of their film school assignment. But little do they... More...   Music Reviews  Monty comes with an out and out road number in the form of 'Wat's Up My Bro' which has a Western base to it and goes well with the theme of the... More...  News  - All eyes on 'Heroes' - Hrishita Bhatt's cameo in Heroes - Samir Karnik denies the postponement of Heroes - Sohail and Arbaaz Khan play farmers in Kissan - Mera Bharat Mahan is now Heroes  Features  - Sallu becomes Sardar for Heroes - "Heroes has nothing to do with war, fights and violence" - Salman Khan  Gallery  Movie Wallpapers Movie Stills - Movie Screensaver: Heroes - On the Sets: Heroes - First Look: Heroes  Broadband  Theatrical Trailer (Heroes) Riya Sen Speaks About 'Heroes' - The Making Of 'Heroes' - Badmash Launde (Heroes) - Makhana - Killer (Heroes) - Makhana (Heroes) - The Making Of 'Makhana' (Heroes) - Samir Karnik Speaks About 'Heroes' - Sohail Khan Speaks About 'Heroes' - Vatsal Sheth Speaks About 'Heroes' - Teaser 1 (Heroes) - Mannata (Heroes) - The Making Of 'Mannata' (Heroes) - Promo 1 (Heroes) - Samir Karnik Speaks About HeroesSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Oct 2008 | 10:23 am Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt are 'Mareez-E-Mohabbat'More over 'Dard-E-Disco', it's going to be time for some 'Mareez-E-Mohabbat' in around a couple of months from now. And while Shah Rukh Khan had shown his six-pack abs in the Om Shanti Om song, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt have decided to take a 'shortcut' by being fully covered in the number 'Mareez-E-Mohabbat' which would be on air soon. The song has been picturised for Anil Kapoor's home production Shortcut - The Con Is On and features the 'jhakaas' actor with 'munnabhai' Sanju baba. Confirms a source attached to the film which should find a way in theaters early 2009, ''Shortcut - The Con Is On has Akshaye Khanna, Arshad Warsi and Amrita Rao as the three leads. However, Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor would be seen in a guest appearance. The number is called 'Mareez-E-Mohabbat' and who else but Javed (Akhtar) saab could have come up with such lyrics?'' The number features Amrita Rao as well and has been choreographed by Bosco and Ceaser. ''Shooting for the song is through and it has turned out quite well. Sanju baba and Anil Kapoor had a blast dancing to this number, courtesy a catchy tune by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy who have composed for the film. They have done a great job in creating an earthy tune'', says a crew member. Incidentally, Anil Kapoor's last outing as a producer was Gandhi My Father which had received immense critical acclaim in 2007. However, Shortcut is a full on commercial venture and features three more songs in addition to 'Mareez-E-Mohabbat'. While the title track 'Shortcut' is quite peppy, 'Koi Ye Na Jaane' is a fun romantic number while 'Kal Nau Baje' is a poetic love song. ''Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy have come together with Javed saab to make a good album with lot of variety'', adds the source. Shortcut - The Con Is On is directed by Neeraj Vora and also stars Simi Garewal along with Chunkey Pandey. Anees Bazmee, who has given three back to back hits in the form of Singh Is Kinng, Welcome and No Entry, has written the screenplay of the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Oct 2008 | 9:55 am
|
