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We mustn't negotiate with militants: Aamir
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 6:32 pm Karan Johar questions Aamir Khan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 5:00 pm Nobody has been spared: Big B
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 3:08 pm Neninthe will expose the film industryNeninthe, directed by Puri Jagannath and produced by D.V.V. Danaiah under Universal Media banner starring Ravi Teja, introduces Siya as the fresh-faced heroine. The movie's shooting is progressing at a fast pace. The film unit left for SwitzerlandSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:53 pm Rendezvous with RajeevWednesday, May 23, 2007 Yes, I am quitting television for films: Rajeev Khandelwal Sujal Garewala aka Rajeev Khandelwal is a well-known name for the viewers of 'Kahi To Hoga'. After playing this character, Rajeev has become popularSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:52 pm Hearty chat with GauravHow is it working with your co-star Priyamvada? It is nice to be working with a fresh face and mostly so because they put in their 100 percent. She is a good actress and it is nice working with her. WillSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:50 pm Ravi Kishen reveals his secret love!!!Saturday, May 26, 2007 Thanks to 'Big Boss', Ravi Kishen, who has now become a household name, is in the news once again. This Bhojpuri super hero has revealed on national television that he was once having anSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:49 pm Naseeruddin to be honoured at IIFLATuesday, March 28, 2006 New Delhi (UNI): Veteran Bollywood actor and one of the pioneers of the parallel cinema movement in the 1970s, Naseeruddin Shah will be honoured by the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), to be heldSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:48 pm Course in digital moviemakingCourtesy:Cinesouth Monday, March 13, 2006 In the field of cinema and television, there is a lot of opportunity for those with skill in animation, special effects, editing and other technical skills. Some of the work for Hollywood films is beingSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm A tragedy to Mumbai, is a tragedy to me: Anupam Kher!Born in Shimla, in the foothills of the Himalayas, I came to Mumbai 27 years ago in search of a career.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Gulzar writes, Shaan sings for music video on AIDS!Two famous Bollywood names - Gulzar and Shaan - have come together for a music video to spread awareness about AIDS, especially among youth.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm I enjoyed the limelight that I got with Saif: Rosa Catalano!Only a few days back Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan`s ex-girlfriend Rosa Catalano had come up craving for publicity.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Youngsters need to understand Islam: Shah Rukh Khan!Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has finally opened up about the Mumbai terror attacks.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Bad idea to make film on Mumbai attacks: Vikram Bhatt!Vikram Bhatt has compared last week`s terror attacks that rocked Mumbai to the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre and said that making a film on it would be a bad idea.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Aamir the `perfectionist` Khan graces the cover of `GQ` mag!Aamir is the latest sensation in the men`s world as he appears on the December issue of `GQ`, a leading men`s magazine.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm I feel I`m underutilised as an actor: Sanjay Suri!Actor Sanjay Suri feels he is `underutilised` in the industry.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Suniel Shetty surrenders in Chandigarh court, granted bail!Suniel Shetty surrendered before a court here Tuesday in a case relating to a dishonoured cheque and was immediately granted bail.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Sambhavna Seth is ugly: Raja Chaudhary!Raja Chaudhary, who recently made it big, all thanks to the hit reality show `Bigg Boss`, doesn`t seem to be in a mood to put a full stop to his notorious ways.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Winehouse`s hubby Blake Fielder goes back to jail!Troubled singer Amy Winehouse`s husband Blake Fielder-Civil is going back to jail after failing a drugs test.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm Kingsley may postpone shooting in India after Mumbai attacks - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:39 pm Singer Ranjini's debut opposite MohanlalMalayalam playback singer Ranjini Jose debuted with the super hit Malayalam song 'Maasam Maasam monsoon Maasam' of Mammootty's Aparichitan in 2004. She has sung nearly 35 songs for Malayalam and Tamil films so far and is now all setSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:29 pm Kazakh film wins Golden Peacock at IFFI
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:29 pm I love 'Shivaji' Rajini!By: Settu ShankarMonday, June 18, 2007 Trisha, the leading actress in South enjoyed the film Shivaji with co stars on Friday at Sathyam Complex. After watching the movie, the actress shared her experience with press waiting toSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:24 pm Souten-The Other SideBy: Joginder Tuteja, Courtesy:IndiaFMTuesday, March 14, 2006 Director Karan Razdan is having one of the most interesting phases of his career as he gears up for the release of three of his films in quick succession - 'Umar', 'Eight' andSource: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:18 pm Saawan-the love seasonBy: Joginder Tuteja, Courtesy: IndiaFMFriday, March 17, 2006There was a time when producer-director Saaawan Kumar was known for his dramatic films in the 70s and the 80s. He also gave Salman Khan a superhit film in the form of 'Sanam Bewafa'Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:16 pm Bommalattam all set to release - Chennai Online
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:11 pm Ashish Chaudhary still in shock, but thanks all who stood by himBollywood actor Ashish Chaudhary, who lost his sister and brother-in-law in the Mumbai terror attacks, says he has not come to terms with the loss but wants to thank all those who stood by him in his hour of grief.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:02 pm Jiah Khan does her sexiest photo shoot for Maxim - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 11:47 am I am restless and angry: Anupam Kher
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 11:06 am A feel-good fare!Click above for more movie stills Debutante directors have new stories to tell. Predictability is passé, unconventional is in. First-time director Sourabh Shrivastava's OH, MY GOD!! may give an impression that it's yet another offshoot of BRUCE ALMIGHTY [the source of GOD TUSSI GREAT HO], but the fact is that OH, MY GOD!! reminds you of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee/Basu Chatterjee films of the 1970s and 1980s. Like most debutante-helmed vehicles, OH, MY GOD!! comes with its share of plusses and minuses. In this case, the aces overpower the deficiencies. It has its heart in the right place. Given the fact that OH, MY GOD!! has been shot in 19 days, it doesn't look like a hurried job at all. Sourabh takes a simple story of a simpleton and narrates it in the most simplistic manner. OH, MY GOD!! rests on Vinay Pathak and Saurabh Shukla's firm shoulders and both deliver natural performances. Vinay is so very believable in the latter reels, while Saurabh is equally credible. Divya Dutta is first-rate as the doting wife. The detailed review will appear on the date of its release.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Dec 2008 | 10:45 am Olympics preparations forced Nikhil Advani to shoot CC2C in BangkokClick above for more movie stills Nikhil Advani's dream of making the first Bollywood film in China could only be partially realized. After a major part of the shooting, the director and his entire crew had to hastily leave China and look for an alternative place to shoot the rest of the film. If New York is being shot in Philadelphia from Chandni Chowk To China has been shot in Bangkok. And with good reason. Says Nikhil, "It was the year of the Olympics in China and it became impossible beyond a point to shoot in the country where our film is based. Maybe a quieter less flamboyant filmâ¦but not the kind of action that Akshay has shot." Apparently, the Olympics authorities found Akshay Kumar's athletic exertions to be a bit of an intrusion in the preparations for the grand international event. Says Nikhil, "Bangkok's topography is quite similar to China. Also, it's a very Bollywood-friendly country. So we just had to let go of the real country. Because the action scenes required Olympian skills and infrastructure." Akshay Kumar had to battle it out with globally-known actors like Gordon Lieu who was in The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin and Roger Yuan, the main baddie in the Jackie Chan starrer Shanghai Noon. Says Nikhil, "Gordon Lieu is a well-known name in Hollywood and Roger Yuan is the only Asian actor who works out of Bollywood. They both play arch-villains. Then I've a cast of actors who are stalwarts in China. They held on their own against Akshay, even when they were taken out of their home ground and put into Bangkok masquerading as China." Incidentally, apart from Akshay, Mithun Chakraborty who was also quite an action star during his heydays has been given to do stunts in Chandni Chowk To China. Says Nikhil, "Mithunda will kick some ass too. Action is the backbone of my film. While other films have item songs Chandni Chowk To China has item-action. It's the action scenes that move the plot forward. The songs are extremely situational. I'm very lucky. I got Bappi Lahiri to re-do his 'Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost'. I think the music is a decent follow-up to my Salaam-e-Ishq." As for the expectations from the film, "Ya. I'm getting nervous as the release approaches." Next, Nikhil produces a film adapted from The Wedding Crashers. "Our production company has got together to co-produce a Hindi version of The Wedding Crashers with Warner Brothers. We've bought the rights and David Dhawan will be directing the film for us."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Dec 2008 | 10:36 am Halle Berry's split personality
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 10:11 am Shahrukh not receiving Datuk personally - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 10:02 am Jade Goody gets boyfriend's name tattooed
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 9:59 am Vikram Bhatt refuses to exploit Mumbai attacks
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 9:34 am Delay in deciding Maharashtra CM hurting Congress - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 9:26 am What should be done with militants body, Bollywood debatesDirector-actor Farhan Akhtar feels the slain Mumbai terrorists should be sent back to Pakistan on the same dingy they came on, but another filmmaker Anees Bazmi says 'we're humans first, so let's bury them here'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 9:00 am Swiss get a taste of Bollywood, in their own AlpsPANAJI (Reuters Life!) - A Swiss filmmaker mesmerised by Bollywood's over-the-top offerings is giving audiences back home a taste of music and melodrama in a new film that has the Alps for a backdrop.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 8:53 am M.F. Hussain smitten by 'Yuvvraaj'M.F. Hussain, the legendary painter, was so impressed by Subhash Ghai's YUVVRAAJ that not only has he watched it twice in the theatre, but has also offered to make a painting on the movie. When contacted, the renowned painter was all praise for the movie. "YUVVRAAJ is the kind of movie we get to see once in many years. I have always been extremely fond of Subhash-ji's work and YUVVRAAJ is one of the finest movies I have seen in a long time. I wonder on what basis are people criticizing the movie; I feel it is a beautifully made film with extremely melodious music and some brilliant performances." "YUVVRAAJ has been a marvellous experience. I am flattered by Hussain-ji's appreciation for the movie. It is an honour to hear such words of appreciation from a legend like M.F. Hussain. I am also very deeply moved by his offer to make a painting on YUVVRAAJ; this is by far the biggest compliment I have received on this movie," said Subhash Ghai.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Dec 2008 | 8:53 am Terror attacks left me speechless: SRK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Dec 2008 | 8:49 am UTV syndicates satellite rights for 27 films to ColorsUTV has signed a satellite syndication deal with Colors (a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group), under which it has licensed rights for 27 films on a non-exclusive basis for India and overseas. The movies, which will be telecast on Colors in the coming months, include JODHAA AKBAR, RACE, LIFE IN A METRO, MUMBAI MERI JAAN, A WEDNESDAY and WELCOME TO SAJJANPUR. Colors would be the second broadcaster for airing these films after UTV Movies.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Dec 2008 | 8:45 am Will you watch Rab Ne... next week? - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 8:45 am Kollywood unites to pay respect - Express Buzz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 8:35 am Habba is here - Deccan Herald
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 7:37 am Shahrukh can't conceal his anger - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 7:11 am Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (Hindi) - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Dec 2008 | 7:03 am Wishing Konkona Sen Sharma a Very Happy BirthdayIt's said that 'God created the world in six days and on the seventh day, He rested'. But little do people know that while resting, God realised that while he was busy creating the world, the plants, animals, birds and human beings, He had totally forgotten to create an Angel who can shoulder the responsibility of bringing smile to every face. And that's how the 'angelic' faced Konkona Sen Sharma was born! And the day happens to be today! In other words, Konkona is our today's Happy Birthday girl! Having made her debut in films at a very young age, Konkona followed it up as the main lead in the Hindi flick Mr & Mrs Iyer. Even though her performance stood out, this damsel hit the bull's eye with her super brilliant portrayal of a journalist in the award winning film Page 3. What followed after that were power packed performances by a ton which rewrote the rules of Box-Office! One definitely would notice the fact that none of her performances are actually larger than life. In fact, it is actually her who breathes life in the performances! We know that even before our requesting you, you must have surely started posting your wishes. But for starters, if you are one of those (like us) who feel that Konkona is what Bollywood is all about and vice versa, waste no time and post your happy birthday wishes to Konkona Sen Sharma below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Dec 2008 | 6:56 am "SRK is a terrific producer" - Irrfan KhanIrrfan Khan is extremely selective when it comes to films. "The script has to excite me. I should feel elated as I leave for the shoot every morning. In the past, I've accepted films that didn't excite me, but I took them up because they're vital for your career. Of course, I wouldn't like to name those films," Irrfan admits. So what was it about DIL KABADDI that got him charged? "My role. It's an extension of what I did in METRO. When I heard the script, I knew I had to do this role. It mirrors the life of a man living in a metropolis," pat comes the reply. Not many are aware that director Anil Senior had offered Irrfan the role that Rahul is now portraying in the film. "Rahul and I decided to swap roles," he smiles. But will the pairing with Soha Ali Khan work? "That's the beauty of this film. It's so unconventional. In fact, I'd go to the extent of saying that the chemistry is one of the USPs of this film," Irrfan says. Irrfan now looks forward to Priyadarshan's BILLOO BARBER and Jennifer Lynch's HISSS. How was it working with SRK in BILLOO BARBER? "Tremendous! I feel enriched. I always knew of him as a super-star, but he's an equally terrific producer. As an actor, he's just not insecure. I've started respecting him all the more," Irrfan's eyes glow as he talks of SRK. He's enjoying working with Jennifer Lynch too. "I've seen her films and was keen to work with her some day. HISSS is a different kind of a movie. Sure, it's about a snake woman [ichhadhaari nagin], but I bet, you haven't seen something like HISSS on the Indian screen before," he states confidently. Incidentally, Mallika Sherawat, who plays the role of a snake woman, has no dialogues in the film. All she does in the film is hiss!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Dec 2008 | 6:47 am I feel I'm underutilised as an actor: Sanjay SuriSanjay Suri has received much critical acclaim for his performance in movies like ' Pinjar' and 'My Brother Nikhil' and he has many projects lined up for the coming year, but the actor feels he is 'underutilised' in the industry.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 4:30 am Gulzar writes, Shaan sings for music video on AIDSTwo famous Bollywood names - Gulzar and Shaan - have come together for a music video to spread awareness about AIDS, especially among youth.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 4:30 am Bad idea to make film on Mumbai attacks: Vikram BhattProducer-director Vikram Bhatt has compared last week's terror attacks that rocked Mumbai to the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre and said that making a film on it would be a bad idea.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 2:30 am 'A tragedy to Mumbai, is a tragedy to me'Born in Shimla, in the foothills of the Himalayas, I came to Mumbai 27 years ago in search of a career. That career eventually gave me a chance to showcase my talent, according me national recognition, and also some fame. I am thankful for that chance the city gave me.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Dec 2008 | 2:30 am Celinas Jaitley pursuit for happy loveFormer Miss India, Successful Actress in Bollywood; these titles doesnt seem to be getting Celina elated. Fancy that! Its surprising to heed for her desperate feelings that she has been ill-fated in love. Of course, she does believe that God will bless with more romance in her life.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Straight from AashishAashish Chowdary is one among the hundreds of Mumbai dwellers whose lives have been changed for ever because of the loss of their most loved ones.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Vikram Bhatt: Spreading his wings!Vikram Bhatt sure is on a roll!! Besides joining hands with entrepreneurs and floating ASA Productions, Vikram is all set to start a music company.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Shah Rukh Khan eyes on Ghajini DirectorIt all started as he picked out Christopher Nolans Mementoes from stores and it just took 120mins transcending his life in tinsel town. Yeah! Murugadoss tongue wouldnt stop singing appraisals for Hollywoods versatile filmmaker Christopher Nolan as it has inspired him vividly.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye goes lucky at box officeIndeed, it was a moderate opening and all of sudden it peaked with good response in following days. Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye produced by UTV Motion Pictures is striding fetching best credits across the globe. Yup! The Great Robbery didnt steal the hearts alone, but sparkled smiles on everyones lips amongst audiences and won critical acclaims too. The first weekend collections from November 28 till 3Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Shah Rukh Khan speaks for the first time about the Mumbai tragedyShah Rukh Khan has spoken for the first time about his thoughts on the Mumbai atrocities. Speaking exclusively to Raj and Pablo for this Saturday's (6 December) 'Love Bollywood' Show on BBC Asian Network, Shah Rukh speaks openly about why he hasn't talked about the attacks till now as well as his views on what the younger generation of Muslims should be concentrating on. Shah Rukh said "I've tried to keep away from commenting on this as there are no words to express a situation like this because our feelings are mixed with anger, disbelief and sadness." In light of the horrific attacks, Shah Rukh went on to give his thoughts on religion and the younger Muslim generation. "Being Muslim myself, I believe youngsters need to understand Islam and respect the religion in the right way. It's such a huge waste and my appeal to all in these times and in recent years is that please can we run what we want in terms of politics, government, jobs and teaching our children with the prime motive of taking communalism out of it. I think no agenda should be attached to any kind of religion." Shah Rukh spoke passionately about his views on what he feels should be the only religion the nations' children should follow - 'work'; he goes on to say, "The religion our children are born with should be something they practice as a discipline and work should be developed as the new religion."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Dec 2008 | 4:55 pm I as a Muslim felt scared: Tyrewala
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2008 | 4:47 pm "I am warning audience of my double role" - Chunky PandeyFor the first time ever in his two decade long career, Chunky Pandey is enacting a double role. Not just is he is maha-excited about his film, he is also warning the audience beforehand about what to expect, especially with two Chunky Pandeys on screen. The film in question is Sankat City which is directed by debutant Pankaj Advani. "The film is a black comedy and what makes it further special is the fact that for the first time in my career, I have a double role in a film", winks Chunky. Two Chunkys in a single film? Now that's quite some deal, isn't it? Laughs Chunky, "Yes, I am warning the audience beforehand, though let me tell you that the film features Kay Kay Menon and Rimi Sen as well. The film moves in real time and has an amazing screenplay to boast. Quite some effort went into creating my look and even I couldn't recognize myself when I saw myself for the first time in the mirror after my makeup was done." As per a source close to the film, "The role is a lot like what Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan had played in their respective versions of Don. Chunky plays a gangster who is bumped off and later replaced by a similar looking man. Though it isn't a spoof, it's still a funny role, because the serious North Indian Don is eventually replaced by a dark, funny looking, South Indian Don who speaks with a major twang." Sankat City has been produced by Anubhav Sinha and has been ready for some time. It was waiting for the right time to see a theatrical release and is now expected to see a kick start in promotion very soon.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Dec 2008 | 4:42 pm "It would have been foolish on my part to let go of Meerabai" - Eijaz KhanIntrovert and to himself â¦are just some of the adjectives we'd heard about him. However once we got talking, we discovered there's more to Eijaz Khan, who rose to fame as Kkavya in Ekta Kapoor's 'Kkavyanjali'. True to the adage, silent waters run deep, Eijaz weighs all his words carefully, opens up slowly and gets chatty about his journey from television to films. After some forgettable films in the past, currently the good looking actor is eagerly awaiting his big film debut with PNC's Meerabai Not Out, in which he romances none other than Mandira Bedi. So, here goes Eijaz unplugged. So, tell us where you have been. We haven't heard much about you after the TV serial Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka wound up? I have definitely been around. It's just that life took a different turn for me and I graduated from television to films. And with god's grace, I am now awaiting the release of all my three films back to back. Most of the time, TV actors crave for that one good lead role in a film. After Meerabai Not Out releases next week, I also have Bhavra and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang lined up next year. Most of the time, TV actors crave for that one good lead role in a film Tell us a little about your role in Meerabai Not Out? What made you sign on this role? It was the first script which PNC offered me and it would have been foolish on my part not to have accepted it. It's a romantic comedy and I get to play a boy next door in the film. Along with a good producer, the film also promised me a good director in Chandrakant Kulkarni and a good starcast. Above all, we have Anil Kumble which adds more to value to the project. Anil has some very good scenes in the film. Go on ⦠Meerabai⦠is a beautiful romantic comedy wherein I play Dr Arjun Awasti, a cardiologist. His father is after his life to get married and settle down but he doesn't want to. But the plot unfolds when he falls in love with Meera, a `cricket crazy 'girl. So, are you praying real hard for the success of the film? I am not a very religious person. Religion for me means being good to fellow human beings. My claim to fame has really been the small screen. But to have immediately grabbed these roles is an achievement for me. Also, one can never really plan things in this industry. As an actor, I just do my bit and leave the rest to destiny. Tell us a little about Kiss Biss Bang Bang and Bhavra? At this stage, I wouldn't like to reveal more about these films .Dharmesh Darshan's production debut Bhavra is at the post production stage. The film has all TV stars in it and we all have some real bold scenes in it. Whereas, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a psychological thriller. Dharmesh Darshan's production debut Bhavra is at the post production stage. The film has all TV stars in it and we all have some real bold scenes in it As an actor, did you feel you had to emote differently for a film vis-à -vis soap? How did you prepare for your roles? Not really. While giving a shot, I wasn't really conscious about the fact that I am shooting for a film. Balaji was my learning ground and I had picked up all my ropes as an actor from there. Do you attribute your success to Ekta Kapoor? Definitely, it was her show 'Kkvayanjali' which made me a household name. This couple with all the other K serial I had acted in. Let's rewind to your struggling days? I am an engineer by profession. I had done a few stage shows, tried choreography with Ganesh Hegde, then a bit of modeling. Later when somebody at Balaji spotted me in a video, they called me for an audition. Just after the audition, Ekta saw me and she signed me on. Initially, I was very miserable as I didn't know who Tulsi and Parvati are and felt very out of place. My dialogue delivery was really bad but all the other guys like Iqbal and Shabbir helped me a lot. You love dancing but how come we haven't seen you in any of the reality shows? Oh, that's true I love dancing. I have been offered most of these shows which are on air currently. But I hate the concept of dancing to garner votes from the public. I love dancing but I hate the concept of dancing to garner votes from the public What's your life mantra? Kaam ke saat kabhi chori nahi karte, one has to give hundred percent in life, I always put in 100 per cent in all that Are you still seeing Anita Hassanandani? Some things are better left unsaid. I wouldn't like to comment on my personal life as I have suffered a lot in the past because of a few statements.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Dec 2008 | 4:05 pm A. R. Rahman uses his compositions of Lajjo for Mani Ratnam's RaavanaMani Ratnam and A.R. Rahman have given many a musical hits together such as Roja, Bombay, Dil Se, Yuva and most recently Guru. Everytime the famous South Indian director thinks of making a film, he can think of no one else but Rahman to compose the music for his film. Rahman had even composed some tunes for Mani Ratnam's now shelved project Lajjo. The film was to star Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles, but due to certain reasons never took off. Now, the buzz has it that a few of the songs which Rahman had composed for Lajjo would be used by Rahman in Mani Ratnam's current project Raavana (working title). Mani Sir, as he is fondly known as, is once again directing the famous Abhi-Ash jodi in this drama and when Rahman approached Mani with the thought of using some of his earlier composed songs (from Lajjo) in this film, Mani readily agreed. One thing's for sure, if the music of Raavana turns out to be a chartbuster, Aamir and Kareena would surely rue their luck.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:59 pm Toonz, Marvel tie up for second part of X-Men seriesSingapore-based animation major Toonz Entertainment Pte Ltd has tied up with Marvel Animation to produce the second part of the popular animated television series 'Wolverine and the X-Men', a top official said here Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:33 pm Suniel Shetty surrenders in Chandigarh court, granted bailBollywood actor Suniel Shetty surrendered before a court here Tuesday in a case relating to a dishonoured cheque and was immediately granted bail.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:30 pm Pay-per-view service opens new revenue stream for film industryThe pay-per-view (PPV) services, offered by the direct to home (DTH) satellite TV service providers, will soon become another lucrative revenue stream for the Indian film sector, an industry lobby said Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:30 pm Kazakh film wins Golden Peacock at India film festivalCelebrated Kazakh documentary film maker Sergei Dvortsevoy's film 'Tulpan' Tuesday won the Golden Peacock award and a cash prize of Rs.4 million on the concluding day of the 39th International Film Festival of India in Panaji.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:00 pm Neil Mukesh records title track of Aa Dekhen ZaraWe had earlier told you that Neil Mukesh would be making his singing debut in Jehangir Surti's film Aa Dekhen Zara (earlier titled Freeze). Now Neil has gone ahead and recorded his song for the film. The song called 'Aa Dekhen Zara' is a modern day remix version of the popular dance number from the Sanjay Dutt- Tina Munim starrer Rocky which released way back in 1981. The makers of Aa Dekhen Zara have got the rights for this original Pancham Da number and have given the song a modern day flavor. While Pritam has composed the music for the film, Gaurav Dasgupta has been the man behind this remix number. After having impressed one and all with his acting histrionics, will Neil be able to create magic with his vocal chords? One will have to wait and watch or should we say wait and hear!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:14 pm Mumbai terror aftermath - Vishal Dadlani files petition for CHANGE"I have been mighty upset ever since the Mumbai terror attack. The disappointment is not just for those ghastly three days that I spent in front of TV but also the activities around me that have been taking place ever since then", says a visibly disturbed Vishal Dadlani who is now filing a petition for CHANGE. "It is good to see us venting our frustration through blogs, SMSes and other means. However, I want people to stand up for the cause and do something about it as well. This is why I am filing a petition for CHANGE. I am addressing media here. I think that in the absence of responsible self-censorship, the media must be instructed to act in a particular manner, as required by on-ground reality." For this purpose, he has opened a website www.smallchange.in through which he is calling people to sign a petition that aims at inviting a change in the way electronic media operates in such times of National distress and emergency. He says, "Just like the rest of the world, I saw our local Police try to figure things out, I watched our valiant Officers Karkare, Salaskar and Kamte arrive, and almost immediately, lose their lives. I saw the NSG and Marcos arrive and started to watch each step of their operation, when suddenly, realization dawned! Over the next thirty or forty hours, I watched, helpless and frustrated, as our very own electronic media did things that seemed blatantly wrong to me. What they were broadcasting in the name of the news, were in fact the exact operational procedures, locations, and actions of our anti-insurgency forces! Minute-by-minute!" Vishal goes on to put forth the following questions: 1. Is it acceptable to us that what should have been a classified operation, was in fact an open book? Are we fine with the fact that terrorists inside the besieged buildings could have had real-time access to the same news channels that we did, thus giving them complete and thorough information about the actions of our forces? 2. Whether it's correct, both morally and legally, for a TV channel to broadcast to the Nation, an alleged live phone call, purportedly from one of the terrorists? 3. Some TV channels also had "live-and-direct" phone conversations with guests within the hotels, in which the said guests divulge their locations and room numbers. I can't see the point, or the newsworthiness of this. In his Petition to the High Court of Mumbai, he is also looking at the Hon'ble Court calling for the complete and unedited footage from all TV News Channels broadcasting the attacks 'live', starting from 9:30pm on Wednesday 26th November 2008 and until the morning of Saturday the 29th November 2008. "I urge more and more people to come forward and be with me in this initiative. Please visit www.smallchange.in to read the full text of the Petition and sign there to support the cause. I am willing to drive this initiative to the fullest and promise to go to Court as and when it is required. I don't want the voice to die down", concludes Vishal.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:53 pm "I've never felt safer in Mumbai as an Indian Muslim" - Abbas TyrewalaAfter 26/11, the Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na director who made the brotherly 'jadoo ki jhappi' a passion statement after writing Munnabhai, feels a never-before sense of belonging in a city that has never been ravaged. "Frankly, considering the immensity of the attack this time, I as an Indian Muslim felt scared. I thought there would be a backlash. But call it the power of unity during crisis, not one voice of dissent against the Indian Muslim was heard in the entire city. Not once have I felt accusing eyes looking at me." Abbas feels it was very important for Indians to recognize the difference between Islam and terrorism. "And the latest attack on Mumbai has clearly brought out the difference, clearly shown us that the right-thinking Indian Muslim is not a terrorist. That Hindu or Muslim, we're all united against the fight against terrorism," says Abbas who has been married to a Hindu girl for two years. "My family and I have lived in Mumbai for fifty years. My father has never hurt a fly. Neither do I think have I. At this time, when Mumbai has gone through its worst attack ever, it was very important for me to feel a sense of absolute identification with the mainstream. Otherwise can you imagine how much they'd have celebrated in Pakistan if communal riots had broken out in our country after 26/11? Thank God we didn't give them the pleasure of celebrating from now till the New Year." Abbas feels it's time Pakistan acknowledged itself as the harbourer of terrorism. "Let them come out in the open and say they've nothing to do with these people who infiltrate our peace and then leave these terrorists to be dealt with by us. Or otherwise let Pakistan deal with its own terrorism and let's deal with our own. But please let's stop pretending about where these attacks are originating."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Dec 2008 | 12:59 pm
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