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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 30 Oct 2008 | 4:44 pm 'Aishwarya Rai should stop trying to act'
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:45 pm Golmaal Returns, Fashion end dry spell
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:07 pm Katrina Kaif worried about the fate of special film ‘Yuvvraaj’! - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 11:02 am Eesha learns taekwondo, keen on action filmsWith a red belt in taekwondo, Eesha Koppikhar is now keen on doing an action film, in contrast to her demure and simple look in the forthcoming film 'Ek Vivaah...Source: Entertainment News | 30 Oct 2008 | 10:56 am Ultimate choice: Blondes are fun but brunettes best long-term ... - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 10:42 am Tusshar and Amrita rock Indian Idol 4 - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 10:08 am Subhash K. Jha speaks about FashionSomewhere in the second-half of the acutely heartrending evocation of the tragedy that underscores the glamour of the fashion world, all dialogues cease, as Madhur Bhandarkar, in that intimately inimitable style of his, records Priyanka Chopra's character's descent into hell. It's as though the music and the zing have suddenly decided to go out of her life. This is where we realize the truth about all works of art. The sum-total of Bhandarkar's vision is far greater than the captivating components that characterize his protagonist's journey to painful self-realization. If we go right down to the basic issue of morality in Bhandarkar's cinema then all his protagonists reach a stage in their life when they cannot look themselves straight in the eye. That moment of 'reckon-in' in Fashion is steeped in a windswept dereliction that reflects itself effortless in Priyanka's face. Yup, this is her moment of glorious reckoning. It's her character Meghna's journey from the innocent aridity of Chandigarh to the fruitful corruption of Mumbai's modeling world that defines the resplendent rhythms of Bhandarkar's cinema. This remarkably resonant film is arguably Bhandarkar's most accomplished work to date, though Page 3 comes close in terms of etching out even the smallest of characters with a deft sensitivity that connects them to a world far beyond the one his camera captures on screen. Mahesh Limaye's cinematography is a little predictable in its bustle-and-bristle images. Couldn't the visuals have avoided the 'clutter' cliches on urban lifestyles? Fortunately, the storytelling is anything but predictable. Screenwriting has always been the greatest strength of Bhandarkar's cinema. Fashion is exceptionally skilled in its writing. The screenplay (Bhandarkar, Anuradha Tiwari and Ajay Monga) conveys a lived-in 'overheard-at-a-party' kind of conversational tone where every sentence seems the opposite of bombastic. Rhetorics and high-drama are exchanged for fearless transparency in the characterizations and conversations, so that what we eventually look at is not a tantalizing dekko at the beau monde but a breathtaking map of a heartbroken humanity who occupy the upper crust of the urban social order and eventually have to slow down on their fast tracks to wonder, 'Is this really worth it?" By the time ramp queen Meghna Mathur reaches this self-searching stage , Fashion becomes not a macro-cosmic view of the ramp walk, talk and shock, but a story of two women, one who already 'has-been' there (Kangaa Ranaut) and the other who just about saves herself from catastrophe in the nick of time. Indeed the sequences between Priyanka and Kangna are the goosebumpy highlights of this bumpy beguiling journey into heartbreak and desolation. In a sequence such as the pre-interval one where the ousted ramp queen Kangna confronts and warns the new ramp rani Priyanka in a restaurant loo, or later after they bond (oh so beautifully that you feel a lingering lump in your throat) when Kangna urges her new soul-mate to grab a second chance, the screen splits wide open to reveal the dark fissures that are hidden just beneath the seamless splendour of the glamour industry. Whether it's sexual or emotional, Bhandarkar has never flinched from telling it like it is. Fashion shocks us with its brutal forthrightness on matters of the heart and pants. Samir Soni performs a very complex tight-rope as a closet-gay designer who balances a lover with his mother's demand for a wife with a marriage of convenience with a stunning model friend played Mugdha Godse. Mugdha is the female discovery of the year. With a figure that could launch thousands of cola sips and face that registers a spectrum of emotions, she gives a compelling consistency to her goodhearted model's character .She neatly offsets and balances Kangna familiar-yet-compelling traumatic act, done here at a gut-wrenching decibel. What Kangna does in Fashion, no other actress can do. But there're no surprises in her performance. She has done it. We've seen it before. Priyanka catches you completely unaware. Her transformation from the khati-peeti girl from Chandigarh to the super-ambitious super-model, who dumps boyfriend and conscience to pursue her dreams, is achieved with a gentle subtlety and bridled passion. This is Priyanka's coming-of-age film. She looks like a zillion bucks. And acts like a woman who connects with the darkest most desperate human emotions without wallowing in them. Every character is written to accentuate the specific actor's grace in the given space. Even by the overall high-octane caliber of performances Kitu Gidwani and Ashwin Mushran stand out. Harsh Chaya's 'gay lisp'(?) was the only annoying appendage in the otherwise-immaculate casting. Also, the ramp walks could have been done with slightly more elan and subtlety. Yeah we see the best models strutting and pouting as the flashes go berserk. But what else? Eventually the evocative screenplay decides to give its fallen heroine a second chance. But that seems more like cinematic liberty than an effort to define the straight-from-the-hip quality that we encounter in most of the journey from dimmed lights to damned souls...Madhur Bhandarkar takes us through a labyrinth of emotions, some devastating in their gut-level directness. But at the end we come away with a film that gives us something to hold on to permanently even as the characters on screen lose practically everything worth holding on to. A truly outstanding film and one that brightens your Diwali in ways that don't show up on the surface.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 30 Oct 2008 | 10:08 am Ekta Kapoor dying a slow deathHer exclusive contract with Star Plus has ended and the longest running soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is soon to go off air. The share prices of Balaji Teleflims is drastically dropping at the stock market and the audience seems to have enough of the K series. In ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:53 am Tusshar and Amrita rock Indian Idol 4Indian Idol Rubaroo has been great fun from the time it started last season. It has only got better and bigger this time round. With Chang and Deepali playing hosts and the entire lot of contestants showing off their hidden talents it is fast becoming a much awaited episode every ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:48 am Ash is most bankable Bollywood star
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:44 am SRK returns to small screen with Ghar Ki BaatShahrukh Khan started his career as a television actor and now is all set to turn a television producer. Sharukh's Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd will be producing the sitcom Ghar Ki Baat which will be aired weekly on NDTV Imagine. Sources have revealed that the show will be similar ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:39 am AP source: Hudson suspect refused polygraph test - International Herald Tribune
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:35 am Bhanu Pratap Singh creates history on Indian Idol 4Bhanu Pratap Singh the long haired guy who was put down by his two female partners for not singing well enough and ended in near nervous breakdown when he was rejected. The judges decided to give him a second chance and he made it to Mumbai. Once here the guy ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:32 am Aniston avoided being photographed with Mayer - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:32 am Rajashree to be replaced by her daughter!Last week we were the first ones to break the news of the makers of Zee's super hit serial Saat Phere and their lead actress Saloni aka Rajashree Thakur parting ways. Now we have found out the latest development on this front.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:26 am Rajesh Khanna gets hot with a Pakistani babe - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:13 am Shahrukh Khan to get rid of RajMNS chief Raj Thackeray criticised Shahrukh Khan for calling himself a Delhiwala not long ago but this piece of news has nothing to do with Raj Thackeray. Interestingly, Shahrukh is known by the name Raj in most of his films but he has decided to discard it.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 9:04 am Rajesh Khanna gets hot with a Pakistani babeVeteran actor Rajesh Khanna will soon bee seen on the silver screen in the movie Wafaa along side hot Pakistani actress Saara Khan. And thats not all, Rajesh will also feature in an intimate kissing scene scene with Saara who is half his age. The movie will be directed by ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:59 am B and C theatres not to screen Twenty:20Twenty:20 is shrouded with controversy after the decision to release it in 70 A class theatres. B and C class owners have decided not to screen Twenty:20 in their theatres. Their demand is that Twenty:20 should release in B class theatres also. Mayabazar and Kurukshetra were released in B class theatres ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:59 am Things Are Unhealthy Between Madonna And Guy - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:53 am Bhandarkar’s Fashion Takes On Fashion Industry! - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:43 am Louis Sixth: Prithviraj as Priest?Directors Jeckson Antony and Rejish Antony make their debuts through Louis Sixth which features Prithviraj in the lead. The freshers have come up with a novel theme which has never been seen in Malayalam cinema before. The movie revolves around Louis, who was born after years of prayers by his parents. ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:43 am Golmaal Returns - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:38 am Aamir doesn't invite the other KhansUnlike most B-Town stars who throw parties to prove their clout, Aamir Khan chooses to be different. On Monday night, the actor held a pre-Diwali bash for close family and friends at his Bandra residence but none of the Khans were present. Says a source, "While Shahrukh was in Dubai ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:35 am Kashmiri fruit traders stop Bollywood movie shootKashmiri fruit traders Thursday intervened to stop the shooting of director Rahul Dholakia's movie 'Lamha' in the states' summer capital Srinagar fearing the film might portray them in a bad light.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:30 am 'Seval' meant for rural audiences onlyFilm: 'Seval'; Cast: Bharat, Poonam Bajwa, Simran, Sampath Raj; Director: Hari; Music Director: G.V. Prakash; Cinematographer: Priyan; Rating: *Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Oct 2008 | 8:03 am BBC prank calls row goes to Trust - BBC News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 30 Oct 2008 | 7:29 am Bollywood villain Raza Murad to play emotional Sikh on TVAfter portraying negative characters in Bollywood for over three decades, noted actor Raza Murad will now be seen playing a pious Sikh in a new TV series 'Meet Mila De Rabba'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am I'll never stop acting in Bengali films: Rituparna SenguptaNational award-winning Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta, who is now concentrating more on Hindi films, says she won't be giving up Bengali cinema altogether.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Oct 2008 | 2:30 am Eesha Koppikhar learns taekwondo, keen on action filmsWith a red belt in taekwondo, Eesha Koppikhar is now keen on doing an action film, in contrast to her demure and simple look in the forthcoming film 'Ek Vivaah...Aisa Bhi'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am I am blessed to have both Boman and Shabana in SORRY BHAI - OnirOnir is thrilled that he has managed to rope in Boman Irani and Shabana Azmi for SORRY BHAI. Not just has he managed to rope in Chitrangada Singh of HAZAARON KHWAHISHEN AISI fame along with Sanjay Suri and Sharman Joshi, he has also got Boman Irani and ever-so-selective Shabana Azmi to play the senior roles.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Kolkata Film Festival to be inaugurated by SRKAfter Shah Rukh Khan became instrumental in starting the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders, the love for the Bollywood superstar has grown tremendously among the public in West Bengal.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am I love my part in FASHION - Arjan BajwaRemember the suave and sophisticated young businessman with negative shades who appeared in the first half of GURU?Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am John- lead actor and co-Producer of 1-800-LoveJohn Abraham has got hold of a winner in his hands.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Ghajini – First Look on sensational promosChristopher Nolans Mementoes fetched the best credits for its fascinating theme of Short Term Memory Loss. Of course, remaking it in Tamil as Ghajini with Surya in lead role, the actor fleeted to the peaks of glory in his career. Here comes the turn of Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan,Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am I now operate from a footpath - Ramu1. How true is that post Aag you went bankrupt and shifted from your office to a dilapidated building?Ans: Not true. Actually I have shifted to under a tree and I now operate from a footpath. 2. What on earth were you thinking when you made Naach?Ans: Thinking?3. Who really manages your blog?Ans: My ghost.4. Stop reacting and start responding.Ans: 5. Why don’t you make a fiSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Govinda- going along with the timeGovinda is an actor who got a break and established himself by the strength of his sheer talent.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Dr. Vempati - Crusader Of Kuchipudi Honored [Gallery]The 80th birthday of Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam was celebrated in grand style at the Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai on the 29th of October.Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam devoted his life to the dance form Kuchipudi which was once fast disappearing. Thanks to the stalwarts devotion and exuberance, the lovely dance form of Kuchipudi strengthened itself and became part of scores of lives.Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam is the founder director of Kuchipudi Art Academy in Chennai and his students performed a Guru Pooja to their beloved teacher.Kalatapasvi Dr. K. Viswanath presided over the function while Dr. Vyjayanthi Mala Bali was the guest of honor. Dr. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam was the chief guest. Prominent celebrities in Hema Malini, Suchindra Bali, veteran actress Anjali Devi, and actress Sharada graced the occasion.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Im still searching for the right girl in SHAPIT - Vikram BhattVikram Bhatt is searching for Ms. Right not for himself but for his next film.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am I am not in love with Sreesanth - ShriyaShriya has emphatically denied rumors that she is in love with cricketer Sreesanth.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 30 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Sallu`s girl Katrina grooves with SRK!While Salman and SRK are busy winning pals and confidantes to their respective sides, Sallu`s babe Katrina Kaif has decided to have the best of both the worlds. The sultry diva seems to have cut out a perfect balance between life and work, ensuring that her emotion does not fiddle with work ethics.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Lindsay shrinks from size 12 to 6 !!Lindsay Lohan, who has reportedly dropped from size 10-12 to a drastic 6, has left friends worried over her diminishing health.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Review: Bhandarkar weaves `real fabric` in `Fashion` !Director Madhur Bhandarkar exceeds all expectations in his latest film – Fashion, which has all the ingredients to make it a bumper Diwali blockbuster. There is something about the film that grips you, strikes you as you witness the tragic fate of the three lead characters in the film.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Review: No, `Golmaal` should not have `returned`!!If the question was - `Golmaal` sequel should be made or not to be made? Then putting it blunt and straight `Golmaal Returns` should never have been made. Period! After delivering a laugh till you drop through `Golmaal` in 2006, Rohit Shetty`s star packed extravaganza `Golmaal Returns` is a sad, glum disappointment to say the least.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Amy Winehouse faces losing her voice due to chaotic lifestyle!Troubled singer Amy Winehouse now faces losing the most important asset of her life – her voice.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm No mini-skirts for Riya Sen...Duh!!Actress Riya Sen, who made her Bollywood debut in 2001 with "Style", a sex comedy and later went on to wear revealing clothes in "Jhankaar Beats", says that people will hardly find her wearing a mini-skirt.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm I`m disappointed with `Kidnap`: Minissha Lamba !Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba, whose much-hyped last venture "Kidnap" bombed at the box office, says she is disappointed that the film didn`t turn out well at the Box Office.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Karan Johar all praises for Shilpa Shetty`s bikini act!Shilpa Shetty`s ever-so-perfect vital stats have seen many of her Bollywood contemporaries go green with envy and rarely do any of them get generous with compliments for this long legged lass. Nevertheless, men have often gone gaga over her perfect curves and the latest one, who seems to be smitten by her drop dead gorgeous looks, is none other than Karan Johar.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Aamir ousts Shah Rukh and Salman from his guest list !The infamous Salman-SRK spat that had cast a dark spell over Bollywood leaving it divided into two blocks has clearly had no effect over Aamir Khan. Unlike the rest of Bollynation, busy proving their loyalties to one of the two czars, Aamir has decided to ignore the two Khans altogether.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Aishwarya Rai - most bankable Bollywood star! !At 35, Bollywood`s blue-eyed-girl Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who celebrates her birthday Saturday, continues to woo Indian filmmakers with her international appeal, making her one of the most bankable stars in the Indian film industry.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:33 pm Decks cleared for release of costliest Malayalam filmThe decks have been cleared for the Nov 7 release of the blockbuster 'Twenty Twenty', one of the costliest Malayalam films that features superstars Mohan Lal, Mammootty and several other top actors, after a film body ended the impasse between two warring groups of distributors.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Oct 2008 | 3:03 pm Aishwarya - most bankable Bollywood star in at 35At 35, Bollywood's blue-eyed-girl Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who celebrates her birthday Saturday, continues to woo Indian filmmakers with her international appeal, making her one of the most bankable stars in the Indian film industry.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Oct 2008 | 3:01 pm Sun TV to launch FM stations in Sikkim, MizoramThe city-based television major Sun TV Network Ltd, through its subsidiary South Asia FM, will launch FM radio stations in Gangtok and Aizawl, the respective capital cities of Sikkim and Mizoram, a company official said.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Oct 2008 | 1:33 pm Naseer takes cooking lessons for '7 To The Palace'Veteran actor Naseerudin Shah has learnt to chop onions and garlics here to play a chef in his just completed film '7 To The Palace' in New York.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Oct 2008 | 1:32 pm YRF felicitates KJo to celebrate 10 years of association with Dharma ProductionsThursday (October 23) saw the doors of the Courthouse Hotel graced by Bollywood's most successful film director Karan Johar, as he joined members of the public and media to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Box Office smash Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and the release of his hotly anticipated film Dostana, hosted by Yash Raj Films. The intimate and exclusive gathering allowed the invited audience to pose challenging questions to get to the heart of Karan's thoughts and ambitions. The fascinating and often revealing interview session hosted by actor and radio presenter, Ameet Chana, took guests through Karan's 10 year journey from the new boy of Bollywood to the hottest property on the other side of the camera. It was the first time that members of the public had been given access to Karan and his frank, open and amusing answers to their questions. Visitors were given a unique insight into the man that has given global audiences such memorable films as Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and of course Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna amongst others. Event host Ameet Chana said, "It's been an honour and a pleasure to host this celebration and to be one of the first to quiz Karan about the new film, Dostana. He is such a prestigious figure in the Bollywood film industry and it's great to finally get him in the hot seat!" Talking about Dostana, Karan said, "Dostana was great to produce as it is a light hearted look at friendship, love and relationships of all types. Filming in a great location such as Miami inevitably leads to fun and frolics for crew and cast alike. As you know, I like my films to break barriers and create lots of discussion and debate and I hope Dostana will continue the trend." Avtar Panesar, Vice President of International Operations for Yash Raj films said, "Our relationship with Dharma Productions has been growing and developing, just as Karan's portfolio has. We are delighted to be part of the team that brings his films to global audiences. It seems fitting that we not only celebrate the huge impact that KKHH had on audiences across the world, but also mark the next decade of Karan's journey with the launch of Dostana, which I know will successfully follow in the footsteps of all Karan Johar films. This is our way of thanking Karan Johar for his 10 years of 'Dostana' so far and hopefully we'll be back here in 10 years time to do it all over again."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Oct 2008 | 1:07 pm Bollywood celebs talk about their celebration plans for this DiwaliFor some, the festival of Diwali is synonymous with lights, joy and happiness, while for others; it's three days of holiday and fun. The perception of this festival may vary from person to person, but one thing which remains intact is that Diwali is one festival that binds one and all with its colorful fervor. Bollywood Hungama gets on a mission to find out how the B-town celebs are celebrating Diwali this year. Read on: Tusshar Kapoor: I will be spending my full day with family and friends and will also go to see my film Golmaal Returns in theatres and start preparing for my trip to Cape Town for Life Partner. This year, there will be no special celebrations, as I will be simply spending the day with my family and friends. My message to all the readers is to have a safe Diwali and also not to be worried about the recession, which, I am sure will pass by soon! Adhyayan Suman: I will spend time with family, burst crackers, eat good food and take rest. I am not in a partying mode since I am shooting for Jashn I wish that all the readers of Bollywood Hungama have a super cool New Year and a prosperous Diwali. May all of you get whatever you want in life! Anjana Sukhani: I have just got a new house. This Diwali will be really special as we are all geared up for Laxmi Pooja and Ganesh Pooja. For the New Year, I will be with my family and friends and also spend some real good time with my grandmother and family. My message to one and all is that have a safe and a non-polluted Diwali. Anjum Rizvi: This Diwali, I am busy with the post production of two of my forthcoming films- Flat and Fast Forward. My message to one and all is that all the people should come out of the tension mood that has been caused due to the current recession. I sincerely pray that all those who have lost their money should regain it at the earliest. Vatsal Sheth: I will spend my whole day with my family and friends, as I had been travelling a lot due to Heroes promotion. This year, I have a reason to celebrate. I will be partying with my family and friends. There will be lunch together and also card games. I want to wish each and every reader of Bollywood Hungama a very happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year. Do not burst crackers to avoid noise and air pollution Atul Agnihotri: This year, I will be taking my kids out as the last two years had been damn hectic. We will be visiting the temples and spiritual places of worship. For the New Year, I will be entertaining the kids My message to everyone is that everyday is a new day and that one should not worry about the uncertain tomorrow. Instead, one should be optimistic about life and should take each day as it comes. Ken Ghosh: Nothing special about this year's Diwali as its going to be the routine thing like every year. I will be spending and celebrating this Diwali with family and friends. No plans for the New Year too as we are preparing for the next schedule of the shoot of my film. My wish is that let every reader have a happy and a safe Diwali and please ...do keep coming to the theatres Luke Kenny: I will be spending this Diwali with family and friends. No New Year plans as of yet. My message to the readers is that love peace and be understanding Kaveri Jha: I will be spending my Diwali by bursting crackers, not the noisy ones though. Besides that, I will be decorating the home, light up diyas. I also like to make rangolis myself, and eat lots of sweets. My New Year plan is to be with friends and go on a Nile Cruise, which is supposed to be one of its kinds. I wish each and everyone a Very Happy Diwali and a prosperous New YearSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Oct 2008 | 12:50 pm ''I would like to work with Hrithik Roshan'' - Samir KarnikHis first two films Kyun !Ho Gaya Na and Nanhe Jaisalmer may not have worked at the B.O. but director Samir Karnik is mighty upbeat about his latest multistarrer, Heroes. The film, which stars biggies like Sunny Deol, Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, Mithun Chakraborty and Bobby Deol to name a few, opened across cinema halls last Friday. The young and talented director was on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat to interact with his fans and for all those who missed this exciting chat session here are the excerpts:- Samir Karnik Hi everyone, this is Samir Karnik only on Bollywood Hungama.com Nissar: hi, how was it to work with a fabulous actor like Mithun? Samir Karnik: Nissar...it was an honour, pleasure and, trust me he is a really funny guy. Nissar : hi, how was it to work with a fabulous actor like Mithun? Samir Karnik: Nissar...it was an honour, pleasure and, trust me he is a really funny guy. Nissar: Any plans to work with Mithunda again. Samir Karnik: Yes ...as I always tell Dada...We are not going to start a film without you and you can ask him that. Don: how was Sallu on the sets? Samir Karnik: Don...Salman bhai is entertainment galore.... Mayank: hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Samir Karnik: Whatâs up Mayank?? Charla: What has been your best experience till date? Samir Karnik: Working with Amitabh Bachchan ...Charla Nissar: I am sure and pray that this time you will taste success bcoz hard work always pays. Samir Karnik: As the saying goes ''Try and Try till you succeed'' Thank you Nissar HASSAN: how r u doing...? Samir Karnik: Hassan...we are holding on...a little nervous but holding on. Charla: Hello Mr. Karnik, The promos look fantastic and I am going to see your film this weekend! I loved Nanhe and I know I will love this film too! What has been your inspiration to make this film? Samir Karnik: Charla....I took a road trip 15 years ago and it was a journey of a life time for me...Its the same road-trip that these boys take that changes them forever. Mayank: your film Heroes promo is very good. Samir Karnik: Thank you Mayank...Hopefully you will feel the same about the movie and do let me know. Farhan: hi. What is ur upcoming film? Samir Karnik: Farhan...right now its Heroes...after that planning a film next year. Don: Taran gave a very good review for the film... did u read it? Samir Karnik: Yes don....I read it and completely loved it. Wannabeskarnik: Sir, I SAW YR BLOG. Just couldn't take my eyes off it. Samir Karnik : wannabeskarnik....That's really sweet...this is the first time I am blogging and I am quite enjoying it....since you saw the blog ....send me your address and I will courier you a T-shirt of Heroes Fenil Seta: Who do you think gave the best performance in HEROES? Samir Karnik: All my children are the same to me Fenil...No parent can say which child is his favorite. Farhan: how was it working with Priety. Samir Karnik: Farhan...Preity is the most professional person I have ever seen....She had memorized the whole script and had done research months before we started shooting...She is the best I have worked with. Preity_is_best: how long is Preity's part in the movie? Samir Karnik: Pretty has a long enough role...enough to make you cry and feel good. Preity_is_best: how long is Preityâs part in the movie? Samir Karnik: Pretty has a long enough role...enough to make you cry and feel good. Mayank: why did u choose Salman in singh role? Samir Karnik: I narrated the whole story to Salman bhai....and told him I wanted him for Balkar Singh's role...He found the character novel and said YES immediately... Charla: If not a director then what would you have become? Samir Karnik: A chef...Charla...I love cooking. Charla: Do you have any regrets in life? Samir Karnik: Zindagi Bahut Chotti Hai Charla...Regret ke liye waqt hi nahin milta. Preity_is_best: can i get a t-shirt signed by Preity? Samir Karnik: Yes... Preity_is_best...will need your address.... Dolly_ILU: i have read the preview of heroes on this website and it looks like a VERY COOL concept to me, not the usual Bollywood drama. Thatâs excellent! Samir Karnik: Dolly....I appreciate your comments...and if you liked the preview I am sure you will love the film. Obi: What are your plans for the future? More multi-starrers? Different themes? What? Samir Karnik: I am a multi-starrer person...and many more varied themes to cover Obi. Fenil Seta: How does it feel to be a producer? Samir Karnik: Being a producer always helps because you can control things and the film shapes up the way you want it to shape up. Fenil Seta: Don't you feel your film will face tough competition from ROADSIDE ROMEO, GOLMAAL RETURNS and FASHION? Samir Karnik: All 3 different genres of films Fenil...and I am sure all are good in their own way. Letâs hope we score a little better Preity_is_best: do you feel more confident abt Heroes then your last 2 films and why? Samir Karnik: Nothing like that...I feel the same about each of my films...Hope for the best this time around. Dolly_ILU: recent movies of Salman Khan havenât worked. Do u think your film will be his lucky charm? Samir Karnik: Salman bhai is too big for me to be his lucky charm...He may be mine. Farhan: I am going for your movie.. First day first show in London today.. How do u find Kareena Kapoor as an actress? Samir Karnik: Farhan...thank you ...I hope you enjoy it...Do write back...and as for Kareena...she is pretty good as an actress. Ram: when is Roshan releasing? Samir Karnik: Ram...Roshan is releasing early next year. Anu: How did you get into the film industry? Samir Karnik: Anu....I was studying International Relations in America and suddenly realized that I wanted to make a film...I came back and assisted Vinod Chopra on Kareeb...Then went to Africa for a holiday...Liked the place and stayed back for 3 years....Wrote a script there and then came back to meet the actors...I used to write letters to them to get an appointment and then they agreed...they heard the script and thatâs how my first film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na got made. Anu: do you feel storylines are very weak in Hindi cinema and producers/directors only concentrate on the aesthetic appeal? Samir Karnik: Anu...i donât agree ...sometimes a good story told in a bad way also loses out. Dolly_ILU: who in the film industry is your role model? Samir Karnik: Dolly...I donât really have any role models but I really like a director- Mukul Anand. Dolly_ILU: who in the film industry is your role model? Samir Karnik: Dolly...I donât really have any role models but I really like a director- Mukul Anand. Rashu: are u really gonna give tickets to Leh Ladhakh? Samir Karnik: Yes rashu...and its a place you would love the moment you land Samir Karnik: Meat Curry and Rice Dolly_ILU: whatâs ur favorite food? Mahesh: Samir plz try to a movie with ultimate superstar Shahrukh Khan Samir Karnik: I will do my best...Mahesh SOLDIER: is Bobby a good actor? Samir Karnik: SOLDIER...For me...Bobby is the best...I really like him Dolly_ILU: are u guju? Have u ever tried Gujarathi thali? Samir Karnik: No ...but I have had a Gujarathi Thali Rashu: so when is ur next movie releasing? Samir Karnik: Early next year rashu...Itâs called Roshan with Bobby Deol and Kangana. Rashu: so when is ur next movie releasing? Samir Karnik: Early next year rashu...Itâs called Roshan with Bobby Deol and Kangana. Dolly_ILU: do u like to travel? Where has this film been shot? Was it too hot there? it looks like in the song! Samir Karnik: Dolly...I love to travel...Heroes has been shot in Delhi, Punjab, Manali and Ladakh...Its the first road trip film. Bijay: hi samir,,,I am from Sydney,,,Is ur movie released today? Samir Karnik: Greetings Down Under Bijay...Its releasing tomorrow Sarar: hello sir...i am from across the border and i am excitedly waiting for the release of ur film. Samir Karnik: Sarar...Its really nice to hear from you. And you will be proud of this movie and the movie will make you even prouder. Sarar: sir...i am waiting for ur film Heroes and i have heard from the reviews that its a pretty new movie and the promos are excellent. Samir Karnik: Sarar...thatâs very nice of you...and as I said you will enjoy the film...Do check it out. Dolly_ILU: u have a very nice smile. Samir Karnik: Thank you for your compliment Dolly... Sarar: i loved ur Nanhe Jaisalmer it totally connected with the audience!! ppl everywhere have a obsession over their actors who are idols for them!!! i loved it!! Thanks Samir Karnik: Sarar...I am glad you liked Nanhe Jaisalmer...and its true that we all look up to someone and actors / sportspersons in our countries are more often than role models. SOLDIER: what role did Bobby play in heroes? Samir Karnik: Bobby plays Captain Dhananjay Shergill...a flamboyant Army officer and the brother of Sunny Deol. SOLDIER: what role did Bobby play in heroes? Samir Karnik: Bobby plays Captain Dhananjay Shergill...a flamboyant Army officer and the brother of Sunny Deol. Mac: what is your dream project? Please tell me! Samir Karnik: Mac....I have a concept and just waiting to accumulate the star cast which I want it to be India's largest, biggest modern day action adventure. Something likes Armageddon. Sarar: Kyun Ho Gaya Na's songs were excellent!! Makhana from Heroes reminds me of Pyaar Main Sub Gul Khilay Hain from Kyun Ho Gaya Na!! Samir Karnik : Sarar...Makhna is a really foot-tapping number and it has come out very good with Sunny- Bobby dancing on it. Sarar: Kyun Ho Gaya Na's songs were excellent!! Makhana from Heroes reminds me of Pyaar Main Sub Gul Khilay Hain from Kyun Ho Gaya Na!! Samir Karnik : Sarar...Makhna is a really foot-tapping number and it has come out very good with Sunny- Bobby dancing on it. Charla: according to you, what is the best film you have seen this year? Samir Karnik: i liked A Wednesday Anu: who would be your ultimate star cast for a movie? Samir Karnik: Anu...Heroes is quite the ultimate star cast. Farhan: why u donât direct a comedy film ? Samir Karnik: I quite like comedy myself...I think i will take your advice Farhan. ZAIN: just read a review of heroes taran gave 3 and half star what say now? Samir Karnik: Zain...We are off to a flying start and lets hope you also enjoy the film. Charla: Name one actor you havenât worked with, but would love to work with? Samir Karnik : Charla....I would like to work with Hrithik Roshan.. Ayuhsi: i really like ur films. Samir Karnik: Thank you ayuhsi...so sweet of you. Mahesh: plz do romantic movies. Samir Karnik: I have already did one Mahesh...maybe after some time....waiting for a good script Charla: what kind of genre would you like to make next? Samir Karnik: Charla...Next would be an Action Thriller...A robbery...a popcorn film Imran: why u chose this unique title HEROES? Samir Karnik : Because there is a Hero in everyone of us...We just have to realize it and then we will know what we are capable of doing...Imran Dolly_ILU: Are u looking for fresh faces for any new films? Samir Karnik: I am always open to new talent provided that they are talented because once upon a time even I was new. Charla: what have you learned from the HEROES experience? Samir Karnik: Nakul...Heroes has been the best experience of my life and I donât mind doing it again all over from scratch. Difficulties are a part of everything but life has to go on. Charla: do you like to read? If yes.... what is your favorite book? Samir Karnik: I am not much of a reader Charla but I have read Eric Segal's Love Story and I loved it. Charla: what have you learned from the HEROES experience? Samir Karnik: Nakul...Heroes has been the best experience of my life and I donât mind doing it again all over from scratch. Difficulties are a part of everything but life has to go on. Iqbak: Samir jee what is ur favorite places in a whole world? Samir Karnik: Iqbak...For me its my country. Imran: did u call special designer for Salman khan tough look? Samir Karnik: No Imran....I had the whole look for Salman bhai set in my head. The designer just had to execute it. Mac: where are u from Samir Karnik: I was born and brought up in Delhi...Now live in Mumbai. Imran: did u call special designer for Salman khan tough look? Samir Karnik: No Imran....I had the whole look for Salman bhai set in my head. The designer just had to execute it. Anu: If you could make a movie with a star cast from both Hollywood and Bollywood, who would you pick and why?? Samir Karnik: Amitabh Bachchan and Brad Pitt fuad: whatâs ur next ur project, is it comedy or serious type film? Samir Karnik: fuad...its an action thriller...a robbery based film...a popcorn flick saub8: hi samir... what is the main reason for you to choose to make a film like heroes? Samir Karnik: saub...I also want to contribute towards my country and do what I can do best. Charla: If you were to make the ultimate love story of today's time, who would you cast as the hero and heroine? Samir Karnik: Charla...Newcomers are always a good bet for a love story because there are no pre-conceived notions about them. Kash: I liked Nanhe Jaisalmer. Loved the colors of Rajasthan and the little boy. Samir Karnik: Thank you Kash...The little boy Dwij Yadav is also a part of Heroes... Shaan: i read the first review of Heroes in IndiaFM..it seems to be nice ..so how do u feel now? Samir Karnik: Shaan....It feels really good and hope you also feel the same when you watch the film. Shaan: i read the first review of Heroes in IndiaFM..it seems to be nice ..so how do u feel now? Samir Karnik: Shaan....It feels really good and hope you also feel the same when you watch the film. Nissar: congratulations Samir Karnik: Thank you Nissar Vjoi: tell me how to get work in film industry? Samir Karnik: vjoi...Just make up your mind and attack. Charla: I want to wish you all the best! God bless you! And I am going to watch Heroes this Saturday Samir Karnik: Thank you charla...I hope you enjoy it and do let me know what you think Shaan: i am a big fan of Salman.. So whatever it is..i will be watching the movie at any cost .. And i hope u will be making one Salman starrer soon Samir Karnik: Raj...Salman bhai is amazing and complete pleasure to work with. And Great to know that you are a big fan of Salman...You will not be disappointed Shaan Nissar: Reviews already available and good too. Samir Karnik: Nissar...We are happy Shamila: Hi Samir what went wrong with Kyun Ho Gaya Na? Samir Karnik: Shamila...Bad luck Shamila: Hi Samir what went wrong with Kyun Ho Gaya Na? Samir Karnik: Shamila...Bad luck Raj: How long did it take to complete the Salman-Preity portion? Samir Karnik: Raj...it took roughly 15 - 20 days Rajesh: Is Mithunda the cast of your forthcoming film as well? Samir Karnik: Yes Rajesh...We have discussed it with him and once I give him the final narration...we will sign, seal and deliver. Imaad: why from International Relations to filmmaking? :-) Samir Karnik: Imaad...Because filmmaking is also international relations and it was about following a dream rather than doing a job Jmsajid: Riya Sen as a actor ? Your comment Samir Karnik: Good Sid: Hi Samir this is Sid from London. I wish you all the best with the movie. The film is out here on Friday, looking forward to seeing. Samir Karnik: Thank you Sid...very nice of you. Sid: Who is your favorite playback singer? Samir Karnik: Kunal Ganjawala Samir Karnik: Okay Guys...Thank you all for chatting ...Will meet up soon....And in the meanwhile Enjoy the film Heroes...i shall wait for your feedback...Love Samir.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Oct 2008 | 12:04 pm Arjan Bajwa hopes 'Fashion' will be turning point in careerTen films old and with two projects in his kitty, model-turned-actor Arjan Bajwa who has already received recognition from Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion' is hopeful that the movie might prove as a turning point in his career. "'Fashion' is the biggest thing that has happened to me till date. It's been a long, hard struggle since I came here in 2001 from Delhi to make it big.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Oct 2008 | 12:01 pm Deepika wants to do a film on badminton nowBollywood actress Deepika Padukone says she wants to do a sports-based film, preferably on badminton, her father's sport.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am Rani Mukherjee plays a 'Sardar' in YRF's nextYes, there have been several rumors about Rani Mukherjee's role in YRF's next directed by Anurag Singh. But the truth is finally out. Looking at the pictures above, you must've guessed by now that Rani disguises herself as a Sardar in the film. Rumour has it that Rani plays the character of a cricket enthusiast, who is obsessed with the sport, so much so that she will go to any level to play it. This obsession pushes her to disguise herself as a man and enter an all male cricket squad. Shahid Kapoor, who plays the male lead opposite Rani in the film, also seems to be a part of the cricket team. However, no official confirmation about the film's storyline has come from Yash Raj Films, hence, we'll have to wait and watch how Rani makes her way into the cricket team and how well she is at playing the sport. Also, it will be interesting to see the chemistry between Rani and Shahid onscreen since the camaraderie between the two looks marvelous in the picture above.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Oct 2008 | 10:08 am
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