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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 4:58 pm "Why not say - 'Devar Matlab Aadha Gharwala'?" - Chitrangda SinghJust a day to go for the release of Sorry Bhai and Chitrangda Singh is caught in a nervous yet jovial mood. She admits about all eyes being set on her comeback, especially since there were loud cries when she announced her premature 'alvida' to Bollywood after Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi and Kal - Yesterday and Tomorrow. However, she understands that Sorry Bhai would be a different project since now audience is aware about her existence. Chitrangda, barely 24 hours to go. Feeling Terrific? Terrible? [Laughs] I can't tell you because I myself don't know. I can't sleep as I am thinking about the film very moment. I think more than the audience, I myself have great expectations because of the comeback factor. When Hazaaron...' happened, I just walked in for the release as I didn't know what to expect. Even though it was my debut film, I didn't feel anything at all. In fact I remember that at that time, I was more worried about what I would be wearing for the release event than the audience reaction. I think more than the audience, I myself have great expectations because of the comeback factor And then you waited for years before making a comeback with Sorry Bhai. Weren't you shocked by the subject though, that of a woman falling for her finance's brother? For centuries, there is a saying that 'Saali aadhi gharwali hoti hai'. So today, why do we shy away from saying that 'Devar matlab aadha gharwala'? Why not talk in equal terms. I know that the moment a female says something like this even in a joking way at home, she would be reprimanded. And then we talk about woman empowerment! In any case, we have showcased the entire dilemma in a lighthearted manner. Even the film's punchline says that 'Come Fall In Love With Your Brother's Bride'! From your earlier heavy-duty films, Sorry Bhai would have come across as a welcome relief? Definitely, this was some kind of relief. In fact even when I did my first two films, a lot of people were asking me if I would continue to keep doing stuff like that. Why just me, no actor would want to do the same thing time and again. It all becomes mundane and I also wanted to do something lighter where I didn't have to stress myself; something which isn't too high on emotions. I wanted to be a part of something which is fun and nice. I wanted to be a part of something which is fun and nice. And was that the reason you didn't sign anything for such long time? Were you getting all intense roles to portray? No, that was not the case. In fact I had cut myself completely. It was last year when I finally decided that I wanted to get back to films and started thinking of calling up people. Coincidentally, Onir called up around the same time and narrated the script. I was itching to get back in front of camera and since I knew about the two films he had done (My Brother Nikhil and Bas Ek Pal), I was game. But why Onir? Onir told me that Sorry Bhai was a light fun family film but again dealing with a delicate subject. I guess it was the perfect combination that I was looking for. So you know, it was not really planned that I was saying no to all heavyweights and suddenly said yes to him. It all just fitted in well at the right time. Onir hasn't quite tasted commercial success. Weren't you worried? I am a bit impulsive when it comes to making decisions and I wasn't worried about Onir's record. I want to do certain characters and whether I select them right or wrong, I stand by my decisions. I go by my gut feelings. Moreover, regardless of the way his films may have done at the box office, they had some sensibilities of their own. I like the fact that he does something different every time. Moreover, the moment I got to know about the film's cast with people like Shabana Azmi involved, I knew for sure that this was going to be my comeback film. There are some odd people who have morality issues with the way things should work in real life So after all the hype and hoopla, the real test comes in the form of the final product. Sorry Bhai has gone through some private screenings for celebrities and friends. How have the reactions been? It may sound cliched but the fact is that people have liked the film immensely. My performance has been appreciated and what gladdened me most was to get a message from Raju Hirani. He felt that I was being quite natural in the film and even went on to suggest that I now start keeping a date diary handy. That was such a nice thing to hear because here I was so insecure and nervous while someone of his stature was impressed by my work. Really, my day was made! There must have been some brickbats too? Of course yes. There are some odd people who have morality issues with the way things should work in real life. But that's ok; people should have a difference of opinion. This is the very reason the film has been made so that we can tell our point of view.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Nov 2008 | 4:17 pm Tamil Nadu rains disrupt shooting, cause Rs.100 mn lossesShooting schedules of at least 35 films and over 40 television serials were disrupted resulting in losses of around Rs.100 million following heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, industry sources said Thursday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:30 pm Bigg Boss contestants escape terror attack
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:10 pm 'We locked ourselves in toilet'
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:08 pm Terror attacks: No films in Mumbai theatres
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:04 pm Ashish EMI Chaudhary's sister held hostage
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:04 pm Terror strike devastating: Sharmila TagoreThe entertainment industry is in a state of shock over the multiple terrorist attacks here, killing 101 people and injuring nearly 287. While superstar Amitabh Bachchan described it as a 'terrible situation', veteran actress Sharmila Tagore termed it 'devastating' and akin to her own house burning.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:00 pm Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:20 pm Sorry Bhai - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:58 pm IFFI: Terror attack in Mumbai mars proceedings on Day 5 - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:36 pm I lived in villages to be able to make Poo better: Sasi - Galatta.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:09 pm Mumbai terror attacks cast gloom over IFFI
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:09 pm 'Poo': a disappointing fareFilm: 'Poo'; Cast: Srikant, Parvathy; Music: S.S. Kumaran; Cinematography: Muthiah; Director: Sasi; Rating: *Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:00 pm Yuvvraaj (Hindi) - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:52 pm 'People like Salman, but he likes me'
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:38 pm Exclusive Music Preview: Shortkut - The Con Is OnAnil Kapoor is keeping busy. While first half of 2008 saw him appearing in three films as a lead protagonist - Black & White, Race and Tashan - second half of the year is ending with Yuvvraaj. Meanwhile, he is all set to unleash his production Shortkut - The Con Is On which is expected to arrive on 23rd January 2009. This writer got an exclusive hearing of the songs that have been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. There are four songs in the film's soundtrack where the musical team is seen in its elements once again. Title song 'Shortkut', which is also the opening number in the album, is quite rhythmic and makes for a peppy hearing. A theme song, what makes it special is the sheer energy that Shankar Mahadevan fuses into it in the capacity of a singer. The number which is expected to get the house on fire though is 'Koi Ye Na Jaane' that has a Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy stamp all over it. A core Indian number with naughty traits to it, the song reminds of the title song of Salaam-E-Ishq. Picturised on Arshad Warsi and Amrita Rao with a beach setting to it, the song has fun quotient as its USP. From fun, it's time to get into a romantic rendezvous with 'Nau Baje' that sees the coming together of Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik. It is nice to hear Alka Yagnik since she is selective in her choice of songs (her 'Tu Muskura' from Yuvvraaj still lingers on). A soft number with a poetic touch to it, this number which is picturised on Akshaye Khanna and Amrita Rao has a strong R.D. Burman influence to it. Finally there is 'Mareez-E-Mohabbat' about which buzz has already been created ever since the word spread about Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt making a special appearance for this item song that also features Amrita Rao. A peppy track, it has the potential to be the next 'Kajra Re' in the making if choreographers Bosco-Caesar have done their job well in getting the right moves on. Shortkut - 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. The soundtrack is expected to arrive in the middle of December. A detailed review would follow soon. Watch this space!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:18 pm I`ve proved all my critics wrong, says Katrina Kaif!Five years into Bollywood, Britain-born actress Katrina Kaif is proud that she could prove wrong all those people who wrote her off during her initial days in the industry.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:06 pm I prefer to act with Rajnikanth than with Craig: Priyanka !Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra today said she preferred to act with Tamil superstar Rajnikanth than with Hollywood actor Daniel Craig.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:06 pm Court stays release of Chitrangada`s flick`Sorry Bhai`!The Delhi High Court Wednesday stayed the release of the film "Sorry Bhai" after singer Rabbi Shergil alleged that his composition was used in the Hindi film without his permission.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:06 pm Husain`s documentary will be screened at IFFI: organisers!Under fire from the film fraternity for deferring the screening of MF Husain`s documentary, organisers of IFFI today said it will be shown at the current festival but did not specify any date.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:06 pm Neetu Chandra reveals all about Oye Lucky
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:01 pm "I hadn't told my wife about the kissing in Yuvvraaj" - Zayed KhanHard to believe, but Zayed Khan kisses for the first time on screen in Subhash Ghai's Yuvvraaj. And the lip-locking girl is Aimee (Amrit) Maghera. Shivers Zayed, "Firstly I've never done intimate scenes like these on screen. I'm a family man with a wife and son. And to watch the scenes with my parents at the premiere gave me the shivers. What would they think? On top of it all it was our marriage anniversary. What a gift for my wife!" Fortunately, Zayed's wife Malaika was quite 'cool' about her husband's dedication to the craft. So Zayed could exhale. It took all of the Showman's persuasive powers to convince the young Khan (belonging to an extended family of reputed ladies' men) that a lip-to-lip is very much the order of the day...or shall we say, the odour of the Friday, going by the legion of lip locks we've lately witnessed in our films. Says the source, "It isn't just a kiss in Yuvvraaj. It was a huge smooching spree between Zayed and his co-star Aimee (Amrit) Maghera. Zayed really had to go for the kill. And he was reluctant and unwilling. Zayed protested hard. He argued he's a married man with a son. And his wife would certainly not like seeing him in a compromising position with his co-star even if it was for the screen. But Subhash Ghai was adamant. The Showman has never had a kissing scene in his cinema before. He wanted to start good and proper. He insisted Zayed do the needful." When probed about the screen scorchers, Zayed acts ultra-cool. "My lips are sealed, and not just for the kissing-let me tell you very explicitly. But yes, some of the scenes did have me worried. This was my first screen kiss. And I do have a very laadla beta image among the audience. What would the mothers in the audience think? I wondered! I hadn't even told my wife about the kissing in Yuvvraaj. I wanted to surprise her on the premiere night."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Nov 2008 | 11:57 am Has Naomi Campbell got engaged?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 11:22 am Oye Lucky Lucky Oye music review
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Nov 2008 | 11:18 am Terror attacks on Mumbai stun BollywoodPANAJI (Reuters) - Bollywood reacted with shock and horror on Thursday as brazen attacks on luxury hotels, hospitals and a tourist cafe in Mumbai killed at least 101 people and brought the bustling city to a standstill.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 10:53 am Narrow escape for Bigg Boss participants in Mumbai terror attack - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 10:33 am Naomi Campbell sparks engagement rumours - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 10:32 am ‘Lamhaa’ filmmakers issue Bipasha ‘take it or leave it’ ultimatum! - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 10:05 am REVIEW: Sorry Bhai is unbearable - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:48 am No films in Mumbai theatres, Bollywood suspends workThe Maharashtra government Thursday ordered cinema managements to suspend screening of films under further orders as the film industry ground to a halt following the terror strike in the city that has left at least 101 people dead.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:03 am Bollywood actor's sister trapped in Mumbai's Oberoi Trident HotelAmong the many people who are awaiting the release of their family members from the clutches of the terrorists here is Bollywood actor Ashish Chaudhary, whose sister and brother-in-law are held hostage at the Oberoi Trident Hotel.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:00 am Narrow escape for 'Bigg Boss' participants in Mumbai terror attackContestants of the just concluded reality show 'Bigg Boss', who were to attend a bash thrown by model-actor Zulfi Syed, narrowly escaped a blast in Mumbai where terrorists went on the rampage, killing at least 101 people and injuring over 250.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 8:33 am Good guys and extraordinary romance - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Nov 2008 | 7:44 am Rajesh Khanna to make another comeback bidActor-politician Rajesh Khanna, who was perhaps Bollywood's first superstar, will make a comeback bid next year with 'Wafaa' in which he will be shown courting a much younger actress.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am 'People like Salman, but he likes me'She can't speak proper Hindi, but she sings Bollywood songs with ease. Asma Rafi, a contestant on music reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009', floors everyone with her humorous antics and powerful performances, but praise by Salman Khan has her thrilled to bits.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am I've proved all my critics wrong: Katrina KaifFive years into Bollywood, Britain-born actress Katrina Kaif is proud that she could prove wrong all those people who wrote her off during her initial days in the industry. She is one of the few actresses who can boast of giving six hits in a row.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am Big Boss Participants escape from terror bomb blastsIt was a moment that led everyones dreaded everyone with extreme fear yesterday night at Santacruz Five Star Hotel, Mumbai. Participant of Big Boss Zulfi Syed had hosted a high lavish party where Rahul Mahajan, Raja Choudary, Rakhi Vijan and media channels were present for the occasion. But everyone where shook with terror as they heard the continuous blasts.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Kajol, Pritish Nandy honoured for social workBollywood actress Kajol and filmmaker Pritish Nandy were honoured here Wednesday for their work towards educating underprivileged children by a confederation of NGOs.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Nov 2008 | 6:31 pm Live Chat: Abhay Deol on November 28 at 1600 hrs ISTThis Deol dude (with a boyish charm) made an impressive debut with the sweet romantic flick Socha Na Tha. He followed it with some hatke and interesting roles in films like Ahista Ahista, Manorama Six Feet Under, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. Now, Abhay Deol is all set to steal your hearts with yet another interesting film called Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! We bring you a chance to have a fun-filled chat with Abhay Deol only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Friday, November 28, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Nov 2008 | 5:07 pm "I play a girl who exists in real life" - Neetu ChandraDownload image as wallpaper After working with Akshay Kumar where she had to share screen space with two other leading ladies [Garam Masala], Madhur Bhandarkar who gave her a good opportunity in Traffic Signal where she was a part of an ensemble cast and with Suneil Shetty she got her comic timing unveiled as a Jat cop in One Two Three, Neetu Chandra is all set to romance 'Super Chor' Abhay Deol in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Naturally a big project for her, especially since she plays one of the principal protagonists, Neetu Chandra has quite some hopes pined on OLLO. After close to two years in the industry, you finally get to do a film which is entirely yours. Excited? Well, you are forgetting Traffic Signal where I was the solo female lead. As for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, it is not one of those frivolous films that may arrive Friday after Friday, It is a very important movie and same holds good for my character. Dibakar (Banerjee) has shown his faith in me and that's reassuring enough. He has himself agreed that mine was quite a difficult role to play and he is happy with the way I performed eventually. It was a lot of hard work but jaisa kehte hai naa ki anth bhala to sab bhala. If my director believes that I have done well, that's good enough for me since it means that all your hard work has paid. One hears that the film is quite close to reality? Indeed the story of OLLO is very-very close to reality. And before you jump on to asking me that whose real life story is the film based on, let me clarify that it has been inspired by a lot of characters that Dibakar knows of or has read about. Yes, the film takes it's germ from the actual story of a thief who is there in this world; everybody knows that he is from Delhi. Tell me honestly, besides filling in the requirement of a leading lady in a Bollywood film, how do you really contribute to OLLO? My contribution is that I play the role of a girl who again belongs to real life. She exists and is not a fictional character. No, I haven't met or spoken to her; in fact nobody has since she could not be traced. In fact she is not to be found even as per police records. Coming to the part I play, I was living this girl's life for so many months. There are multiple shades to her and I had to get into her mindset. Imagine being a girl who knows that her boyfriend is a thief even though she herself comes from a lower middle class background. She knows what she is getting into, how people would perceive her but she is still living that life. Wo dari hui, sehemi hui hai lekin phir bhi ek brave front rakhti hai. Did you go completely as per the character sketch that Dibakar gave you about this girl? More or less yes, though there were a couple of things which I generally said about the character and Dibakar thought that they made sense. He in fact included these thoughts into the script as well because he told me that 'Neetu, you are right. This is exactly how Sonal is'. To be able to let your point come across a National award winning director and having it accepted to is a good enough high for me. Click above for more movie stills Since the film is supposed to be true to life, there aren't any song and dance routines. Didn't you miss them? Well, I am a part of the promotional music video of the title song but yes, there are hero-heroine gaanas. But let's look at it this way; today's audience has changed and you have to include those ingredients in the film which would go with its genre, setting and narrative. In this context, OLLO's narrative requires the songs to be played in the background and I am sure they have fitted in quite beautifully there. I may not have lip synched to the songs but for the film as a whole, the lyrics by themselves make a lot of meaning. Paresh Rawal seems to be your favorite co-star. Except for Traffic Signal, you have shared screen space with him in three films now - Garam Masala, One Two Three and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! He is my lucky mascot and quite a cool dude. Let me not berate him by saying that 'he is cool even at this age' since age has nothing to do with attitude. He is cool because he is a great actor and pretty chilled out, just like Abhay. Talking of Abhay, there have been murmurs about that extra something between you and him. Want to confess? What's there to confess? Media would still believe what it wants to believe. I don't even want to comment on anything so trivial as this because it is nobody's business. He is a fantastic actor and a great buddy; that's all I want to comment for now. As for chemistry, look out for that on the screen rather than off screen. On a parting note, how confident you are about the prospects of OLLO? Very confident and quite comfortable too. We all are very happy with the way the film has shaped up and looking forward to its release. A few screenings have already been held and just like Dibakar's Khosla Ka Ghosla, people have loved OLLO too. I wish the response is same once the film opens to entire audience out there. I am looking at getting some more good films after this and try to get better over my best. Touchwood!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 Nov 2008 | 3:25 pm
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