We are soft targets for terror: Salman

We are soft targets for terror: SalmanAfter Big B, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, it is the usually reticent Salman Khan who has broken his silence with strong words - outspokenness quite rare to him. The 'tough guy' of Bollywood feels that the industry has always been one of the most vulnerable targets for the terrorists. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:14 pm

Jennifer Lopez selling Los Angeles home, heading to New York?!

Jennifer Lopez has put her luxurious home in Los Angeles` Bel Air neighbourhood up for sale for USD8.5 million.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:30 pm

Shah Rukh Khan is ours: Malaysian newspaper!

"Shah Rukh is ours!", a Malaysian newspaper said in its editorial applauding the conferment of Datukship.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:30 pm

Madonna sues for millions over `secret` wedding photos!

Pop icon Madonna is claiming more than five million pounds (USD7.3 million) damages from a British newspaper.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:30 pm

`Delhi Belly` is not a sex comedy, says Imran Khan!

Imran Khan is cool with the sexual content of his uncle Aamir Khan`s Delhi Belly.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:30 pm

Shah Rukh is ours, claims Malaysia

Shah Rukh is ours, claims Malaysia&quot;Shah Rukh is ours!&quot;, a Malaysian newspaper said in its editorial applauding the conferment of Datukship on the Bollywood superstar. With the title akin to British knighthood, Malaysia could claim &quot;personal ownership of a global product from India, the inestimable Datuk Shah Rukh Khan,&quot; the prestigious New Straits Times said.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:23 pm

Macca dismisses Blind Willie Johnson's allegations - Oneindia


Oneindia

Macca dismisses Blind Willie Johnson's allegations
Oneindia - 41 minutes ago
Washington (ANI): 'The Fireman', created by co-founder Sir Paul McCartney, has dismissed allegations that the band had lifted a song by Blind Willie Johnson for their latest track 'Light From Your Lighthouse'.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:02 pm

Toshi Sabri sings opening song in 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues'

Singer Toshi Sabri, who enthralled TV viewers with his soulful and powerful voice on music reality show 'Voice of India', has now teamed up with his brother Sharib to score a song for forthcoming thriller 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:00 pm

Where is Shahrukh Khan?

If you are to choose the most media-savvy Bollywood actor, it has to be Shahrukh Khan. He is one actor who not only knows how to deal with the intrusive media but also makes use of it. We have witnessed it


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:47 am

Saif and Kareena vent anger against politicians! - Siasat Daily


The Post

Saif and Kareena vent anger against politicians!
Siasat Daily - 57 minutes ago
Mumbai, December 09: Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are the latest Bollywood stars to criticise the government for failing to tackle terrorism and protect citizens.
Rahat dedicates live concert to Mumbai victims IBNLive.com
Saif Ali Khan offers solace to the terror-struck Mumbaikars Zee News
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:45 am

There's absolutely no action in Akshay's next film - Siasat Daily


Daily News & Analysis

There's absolutely no action in Akshay's next film
Siasat Daily - 57 minutes ago
Mumbai, December 09: "My film with Akshay Kumar is not called Action Replay because there's absolutely no action in it, " announces Vipul Shah about his third joint production with Akshay which he wants to start in March.
Yuvraj edges out Akshay! Daily News & Analysis
Percept to dub Jumbo in Punjabi with Yuvraj Singh Business of Cinema
India.com
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:45 am

Abhi-Ash very secretive about Ravana

After the critical and commercial success of their last venture Guru, ace director Mani Ratnam and Bollywood's favourite real life couple, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Bachchan are back once again with Ravana (working title). Even though Mani Ratnam has never been


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:41 am

UTV sole distributor for Disney movies in India

UTV Motion Pictures has entered into an exclusive pact with Hollywood production house Walt Disney for sale and distribution of all Disney movies in India from January next year, the companies announced Tuesday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:33 am

Adnan Sami gets threatening calls

Pakistani singer-composer Adnan Sami has reportedly been getting threatening calls ever since the terror attacks in Mumbai, asking him to leave the city immediately.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:33 am

Chandni Chowk To China Music Review

Ok, so Chandni Chowk To China is a huge film by all standards. After all Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone are coming together in this film which is supposedly based on Akshay's own life story. Moreover, both the films by director


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:03 am

Warner Bros unveils slate of four Bollywood films - Indiantelevision.com


Thaindian.com

Warner Bros unveils slate of four Bollywood films
Indiantelevision.com - 1 hour ago
By Indiantelevision.com Team MUMBAI: Warner Bros is pumping up its movie business in India. In a fresh deal aimed at increasing the Bollywood slate, the company has inked a three-film production and distribution deal with People Tree Films, ...
Warner Brothers in 3-film deal Economic Times
Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan to star in 'Chandbhai' South Asian Women's Forum
Screendaily.com - Variety - WebWire (press release) - Economic Times
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:57 am

Hugh Hefner's daughter to quit Playboy

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's daughter Christie Hefner is reportedly going to resign as the Chief Executive Officer, Playboy Enterprises Inc. next month. She has said that she likes to have a change in the leadership and this is the right time


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:50 am

'Shah Rukh is very serious while Aamir is very funny' - Rediff


Rediff

'Shah Rukh is very serious while Aamir is very funny'
Rediff - 2 hours ago
Cinematographer Ravi Chandran has created magic with his camera many times before in Dil Chahta Hai, Fanaa, Saawariya, Black, Yuva... This month, he works with two superstars, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, in two most-awaited films -- Ghajini and Rab ...
Christmas treat from Aamir, Shahrukh Oneindia
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:43 am

Lara rubs shoulder with Hollywood stars

Last week, Lara Dutta was one of the special invitees at Hollywood actor John Cusack's brother Bill's wedding. According to the B-Town grapevine, Bill had been dating actress Celina Jaitly, a couple of years ago. Says Lara, "It was a moving


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:28 am

It's action time for Aamir

Move over ever–so–romantic Aamir Khan who was seen busy serenading Asin in songs like 'Ghuzarish' and 'Behka'. He has been replaced by the fierce Aamir Khan with a cut mark on his head as he takes on half–a–dozen goons single handedly.


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:24 am

Tahaan stole the show at Olympia Film Fest

Sunday at midnight, at the 10th Olympia International Film Festival For Children, Santosh Sivan's much-acclaimed Hindi film Tahaan, about the relationship between a little boy and his pet donkey, walked away with several major awards including the topmost awards for Best


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:18 am

Bollywood looks up to Akshay, Aamir, Shahrukh - Oneindia


Fresh News

Bollywood looks up to Akshay, Aamir, Shahrukh
Oneindia - 2 hours ago
The business has hit an all-time low, with cineplexes being forced to cancel shows of even new films due to lack of audiences. From the recent lot, only Dostana seems to be staying afloat at urban plexes, while Oye Lucky!
Rs.225 Crore gamble at Bollywood Fresh News
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Hindustan Times - Business of Cinema - Real Bollywood
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:13 am

The common man in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

There is no denying the fact that Aditya Chopra, with his trendsetting Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, redefined the way films were being made in the mid 90s. He, in a way brought in the cosmopolitan culture and characters into focus in


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:02 am

Keanu Reeves gorges on chicken tikka

Keanu Reeves gorges on chicken tikkaHollywood heartthrob Keanu Reeves gorged on spicy Indian food when he took his friends for a treat at an Indian restaurant here last week. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:57 am

Hema Malini to judge reality show

Hema Malini to judge reality showActress-danseuse Hema Malini will be the judge on the dance reality show <i>Dancing Queen</i> featuring women actors on a TV channel. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:54 am

No salt for Bipasha Basu

It could have turned into a serious tu-tu-main-main between the producer and director who wanted to recreate the snow-capped Kashmiri Mountains in Film City on the day that Bipasha Basu resumed shooting at Film City for Lamhaa.According to a source Bipasha


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:50 am

Warner Bros. signs three-movie deal

Warner Bros. signs three-movie dealMedia and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Pictures India is increasing its presence in the country through a three-movie deal with People Tree Films. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:50 am

Sultan finds its way to cinema halls

Nivedyam fame Vinu Mohan's latest Sultan, a campus love story based on a plot by Vinod Guruvayoor and Jayan Sivapuram, was released on Friday (December 5) in nearly 31 centres across Kerala.Directed by Sriprakash, Sultan has two fresh faces, Varada and


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:27 am

Delhi Belly is not a sex comedy: Imran Khan

Delhi Belly is not a sex comedy: Imran KhanActor Imran Khan says <i>Delhi Belly</i> is not a sex comedy and that he will have no problems watching it with his mom or girlfriend. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:21 am

UTV in pact with Disney for sales, distributiion - Reuters India


South Asian Women's Forum

UTV in pact with Disney for sales, distributiion
Reuters India - 3 hours ago
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Television content provider UTV Software Communications Ltd said on Tuesday it will be the exclusive sales and distribution partner for all Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Hollywood releases in India.
UTV to handle Disney releases Economic Times
Stake In UTV Software Raised To 50% By Disney TopNews
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:09 am

T-Series signs Neeraj Sridhar for 5-year deal

Music composer and singer Neeraj Shridhar has been signed for a five-year artiste management contract by T-Series, wherein the singer is now an exclusive artiste with the premier music company. T-Series will handle his shows and his brand endorsements. Neeraj is famous for his band 'Bombay Vikings' and for many Bollywood hit songs, which he has to his credit. His number in T-Series production BHOOL BHULAIYA, ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna’, was a super-hit number. The latest feather in his cap is the title song of CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:30 am

NDTV Imagine allies with wide Angle Creations for Tamil film

NDTV Imagine Film Company has forayed into movie production in South. The company has allied with Wide Angle Creations to produce a Tamil action thriller, titled MADHURAI SAMBHAVAM. The movie will star actors Harikumar, Anuya Bhagwat and Karthika in the lead and is scheduled to go on floors from December 2008. Apart from this film, NDTV Imagine Film Company is partnering with directors and film-makers of national repute as well as up and coming talent. With over 30 projects in varying stages of development, the film company plans to produce and release 6-8 films in one year.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:29 am

'Kajraare', 'A New Love Ishtory' on schedule: Bhushan Kumar

Unfazed by the recent recession, Bhushan Kumar has rubbished all speculations about budget cuts by announcing that he will ensure that his current films will be on schedule and in the pre-allocated budget. While A NEW LOVE ISHTORY will go into shoot in December in Ahmedabad for a 21-day final schedule, KAJRAARE will go in for a 30-day schedule in Mumbai in Jan-Feb. The films will be complete and ready for release as per schedule. "Both KAJRAARE and A NEW LOVE ISHTORY will be as per schedule and there will be no compromise in quality," announced Bhushan, "We are not cutting corners or costs. Quality is the key." While KAJRAARE is a love story set in the picturesque locales of Jordan, starring Himesh Reshammiya and Pakistani actress Monalizza and is being directed by Pooja Bhatt, A NEW LOVE ISHTORY is a story between Niharika Singh and Himesh Reshammiya and is being directed by John Mathew Mathan. Both films will see Himesh essaying diversely different characters and are produced by T-Series.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:25 am

'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' to receive extensive release in Europe

Yash Raj Films’ RAB NE BANA DI JODI, directed by Aditya Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan, has now been confirmed to be released on 12th December -- the same day it is releasing in India -- in Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. This, of course, is in addition to a huge number of theatres all across United Kingdom. For the Hindi film industry, this is a step forward, what with RAB NE BANA DI JODI releasing across 30 countries worldwide.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:21 am

Ashutosh Gowariker starts 'What's Your Raashee?’

The first shooting schedule of Ashutosh Gowariker’s romantic comedy WHAT’S YOUR RAASHEE? commenced on 6th December in Mumbai. The entire movie will be shot in a single start-to-end schedule. The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja in the lead. WHAT’S YOUR RAASHEE? is based on a Gujarati novel ‘Kimball Ravenswood’ by Madhu Rye and is a story revolving around a young Gujarati man in pursuit of his dream girl, with the catch to find her within 10 days in order to save his family from an unforeseen ordeal, which leads to an array of confusion, chaos and a hilarious joy ride. The film is presented by UTV Motion Pictures and Ashutosh Gowariker Productions and will be jointly produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Sunita A. Gowariker. Other credits include, lyrics by Javed Akhtar, music by Sohail Sen, screenplay by Naushil Mehta and Ashutosh Gowariker, dialogues by Naushil Mehta, costume design by Neeta Lulla, art direction by Nitin Desai and director of photography is Piyush Shah.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:13 am

Vipul Shah quashes rumours of being hit by recession

With the recession hitting the film industry hard, more and more film-makers are getting cautious and watching the situation minutely. It's said that the Studios have decided to adopt a wait-n-watch attitude, while several A-list independent producers have decided to hold on for the time being as well. Rumours are rife that Vipul Shah has decided to put his multiple films on hold, for the time being. It's said that he's focussing on completing LONDON DREAMS first, before he takes stock of the situation and decides on his next move. “Completely untrue," Vipul quashes the rumours, “No recession can affect a good film. If you plan your film well, keep its economics in check and make all efforts to make a good film, things can’t go wrong.” Agreed, but has he also decided to adopt a wait-n-watch stance? “I haven’t put any of my projects on hold. I was deep-neck into LONDON DREAMS for some time, hence couldn’t devote much time to the new projects I was planning to start. But let me clear this, the plan to make 4 films next year is definitely on. Right now, I am in the process of putting the projects together and will make an official announcement soon,” Vipul states.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:53 am

Will SRK, Aamir, Akshay bail out the crisis-ridden industry?

The business has hit an all-time low, with cineplexes being forced to cancel shows of even new films due to lack of audiences. From the recent lot, only DOSTANA seems to be staying afloat at urban plexes, while OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE!, SORRY BHAI!!, MAHARATHI, DIL KABADDI, MEERABAI NOT OUT and OH, MY GOD!! have only punctured the hopes of the industry. These are difficult times, but the industry is unanimous that the next three biggies can bail the industry out of the turmoil it is facing currently: SRK’s RAB NE BANA DI JODI, Aamir Khan’s GHAJINI and Akshay Kumar’s CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA. Approx. Rs. 225 crores is riding on these films and its pertinent how these films perform at the ticket window.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:47 am

Ranbir, Deepika in Mumbai - Rediff


Bollywood Mantra

Ranbir, Deepika in Mumbai
Rediff - 6 hours ago
Reader Amit Agarwal's wife Archana met Ranbir Kapoor [Images] and Deepika Padukone [Images] outside Prithvi theater in Mumbai.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 6:03 am

Bigg Boss Runner-Up Raja Chaudhary In Custody - TopNews


Times Now.tv

Bigg Boss Runner-Up Raja Chaudhary In Custody
TopNews - 6 hours ago
Runner-up of the popular reality show Bigg Boss 2, Raja Chaudhary was put behind bars by Mumbai Police for allegedly misbehaving at public place.
Bigg Boss runner-up Raja Chaudhary held Times of India
Bigg Boss' Raja Chaudhary arrested Sify
Indian Express - Fresh News - Bollywood Spice
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 5:57 am

It is unfair to ban Pakistani artistes: Musician

Musician Sachin Gupta, who debuted as a composer with 'Dil Kabaddi', feels no political party has the right to 'ban' Pakistani artistes from performing in India and says people should be free to choose the kind of music they want to hear.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:00 am

'Delhi Belly' is not a sex comedy: Imran Khan

Ranbir Kapoor had opted out of 'Delhi Belly', saying he wouldn't be able to watch the film with his parents. Imran Khan, on the other hand, is cool with the sexual content of his uncle Aamir Khan's English film, but maintains it is not a sex comedy.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Dec 2008 | 2:30 am

Ellam Avan Seyal press meet - Galatta.com


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Ellam Avan Seyal press meet
Galatta.com - 10 hours ago
The Ellam Avan Seyal crew met media persons to celebrate their recent victory; Ellam Avan Seyal, a film about the a poor girl’s murder and the loopholes in the law that a few wicked-minded exploit to their advantage, has been doing very well in all the ...
Vadivelu declares war with Vijaykanth Oneindia
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2008 | 2:25 am

Chandni Chowk To China Press Meet [Gallery]


Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Dil Kabaddi is melange where the dil just ends up playing kabbadi - Irrfan Khan

Dil Kabbadi is one of the many films to be hitting the screens this Christmas season. Bollywood Hungama caught up with its lead actor Irrfan Khan to know more about the film and matters of the heart. Irrfan, to start with, tell us as to how was it like working on a film that has such a twisted love and relationship angle? It was actually fantastic. Besides that, it was one of those rare times when I have actually said yes even before I read the full script. I had the feeling to go ahead and just do it. What were the factors that drew you to the film? First of all, it was the representation of these relationships in a metro, the pressure that goes into maintaining them with all the lure, options and attractions that exists in the world. It is this feeling of wanting to stick to what you have and yet the want on the other hand is to go ahead and actually avail of these attractions, in a way. Then, there always is the sensuality of the various roles that are played with the characters in the film just adding to this. The film is a melange where the dil just ends up playing kabbadi. We have a melange where the dil just ends up playing kabbadi. What was it like playing the role of a two timing type of guy who gets carried away? I can't say that the character I play is a two timer. In fact, he is this guy who is facing some physical problems as he is unable to get that satisfaction that his mind desires from his marriage. It is this reason that actually pushes him to act and seek fulfillment elsewhere. But at the same time, it is his nature to try and come to terms with it and his wife, and his constant effort to make her understand his side of the story. How was the experience working with Rahul Bose (who is known for his rigid schedule) and the rest of the star cast? Rahul is an amazing individual. He is extremely disciplined like any military man would be! He is also a very laborious soul who would work too hard to do something. I always considered myself like a convent school principal when it came to discipline, but, I should tell you that Rahul is something totally different. As far as the other cast is concerned, Konkana and I share a great chemistry. Since we have worked together before, it was an easy task. In fact, I was supposed to play the role with Konkana but Rahul insisted that he play it. So, we amicably took a decision that he would play the role alongside Konkana and me with Soha. The fact is that I didn't mind this because that I really wanted to have Rahul in the film at any cost. I felt that having him in the film would be so much fun and also will offer a variety to the star cast for the audience. Soha, on the other hand, is simply a brilliant actor, who has been critically acclaimed for almost all of her previous films. It was really a pleasure to work with her. One thing I can guarantee that after this film Soha is not only going to be the talk of the town but will also be praised for her performance! I was supposed to play the role with Konkana but Rahul insisted that he play it What about the audience, do you think that they would want to watch this film and why? Well, for starters, I don't think that there has ever been a film that deals so closely with relationships. Besides this, the interest that is generated to know what the characters do in the given circumstances and how they cope with the multiple happenings. Keeping in mind the target audience of this film are the ones who go to the theatres, the film will serve as an outing to break away from the routine grind of daily life as this film offers a fresh outlook that everyone will find a resemblance to. I don't think that there has ever been a film that deals so closely with relationships. Now that you have told us why we should watch the film, could you summarize the entire script and story for us? Well, it's basically about the lives of two couples and how they land themselves in various situations. Besides this, it is also a film of inter connected relationships. It exhibits as to how each character is some where connected to the other. Like how Soha is related or connected to Konkana, Rahul who plays a teacher is related to his students whose other relation is in turn connected to Konkana. It is an experience of having friends, who in some way know each other without actually knowing them. Dil Kabbadi is an experience of having friends, who in some way know each other without actually knowing them. Thinking in retrospect, is there anything that stands out in your memory while shooting the film? The thing that stands out in my memory is actually the entire shoot of the film, because it wasn't like we were working on a project. It was more like a group of old friends having gathered together and then decided to make a film. None of the star cast restricted themselves to the roles they played. Instead, once we set the motion of the film, it just rolled on with no stop in sight. Even the crew was very highly supportive. There's one scene that, when we shot it the first time, we unanimously decided that it wasn't upto that standard. So, we decided to stop and redo the scene the following night, to which, the cameraman and the rest of the crew had no objection. However the best part is that none of the cameras were actually mounted on a stand of sorts, rather they were following us the entire way! What about releasing this film across the border, keeping in mind the recent development of tension between India and Pakistan? To me, it holds no relevance. I really don't mind if the film is released in Pakistan or not. If it does get released, it would be so much the better, knowing fully well the market available there for Bollywood films. But for me, it is more important that this rise in tension between India and its neighbor should be diffused at any cost. I haven't got much of an idea about Pakistani cinema, with Khuda Ke Liye being the only Pakistani film that I have seen. It is more important that this rise in tension between India and its neighbor should be diffused at any cost. Well...now that we know the flow of the story, what would you like the audience to watch out for in Dil Kabaddi? The audience, as I have said, has progressed quite a bit. So, I guess they can see for themselves, but still the details of the relationships and the treatment that they have got and the light of their portrayal in the film must not be missed. Well, which are the future films we are likely to see you in? After this, the films that I have in hand are Billo Barber with SRK and Deepika, New York (directed by Kabir Khan) and Sanjay Gupta's Acid Factory.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:05 pm

Bhandarkar scared to move out

Bhandarkar scared to move outDirector Madhur Bhandarkar is quite shaken after the terror strikes on the city and refuses to go anywhere. He just wants to be close to his family. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Dec 2008 | 4:44 pm

Harman, Priyanka begin second film

Harman, Priyanka begin second filmFilmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has started shooting for his next film <I>What's Your Rashee?</I>, a romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja and says he always wanted to make a fun film. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Dec 2008 | 4:37 pm

Goody promotes latest autobiography

Goody promotes latest autobiographyFormer celebrity <I>Big Brother</I> contestant Jade Goody, who is struggling cervical cancer, put up a brave front to promote her latest autobiography <I>Catch A Falling Star</I>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:49 pm

Cate Blanchett might change her name

Cate Blanchett might change her nameAustralian actress Cate Blanchett, shares her name with a disliked banker and the star is so upset that she is considering changing her name. The Oscar-winning actress said she was moved to tears after she received a letter from a fan from Australia, who appealed the actress to change her name, according to reports. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:43 pm

Hema Malini to judge reality show 'Dancing Queen'

Actress-danseuse Hema Malini will be the judge on the dance reality show 'Dancing Queen' featuring women actors on Colors channel.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:03 pm

Warner Bros. signs three-movie deal

Having entered the Hindi film industry with the movie 'Chandni Chowk to China', media and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Pictures India is increasing its presence in the country through a three-movie deal with People Tree Films, headed by producer Mukesh Talreja and director Nikhil Advani.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Dec 2008 | 2:32 pm

Shoojit Sircar to meet Lata-Asha (If only they would!)

There are only two living artistes who have fraternized enough with Kishore Kumar to know the person behind the clown's mask. And Shoojit Sircar is anxious to meet them. "I've read so many of Lataji's and Ashaji's observations on Kishoreda," says Shoojit. "They'd be invaluable in giving shape to the bio-pic. Unfortunately, meeting the two living legends of the singing world is not easy, not for a director who's just one-film old. "Fortunately for me, the Ganguly family --wife Leena Chandavarkarji, sons Amit and Sumeet Kumar-- have opened their hearts and homes to me. I don't know why; partly because I'm Bengali, they've shared their rarest of experiences with Kishoreda, and unreleased songs and rare footage from his films." Shoojit intends to incorporate images, songs and the voice of the real Kishore Kumar in the movie based on his life. However, he's amused and perturbed by the names that were willy-nilly hurled in the press about the principal casting. "Please, it's not Aamir, Shah Rukh or Hrithik Roshan playing Kishore Kumar. I don't know where they got these names from. I'll first complete the script before I even think of whom to cast. For all we know, we may cast complete newcomers", says the reticent director, whose latest film Shoebite had got itself into a bit of a controversy. Shoojit Sircar, who's working relentlessly on his ambitious Kishore Kumar's bio-pic has chanced upon some startling facts on the legendary eccentric genius. Do any of Kishore Kumar's fans know he had partly financed Satyajit Ray's career-making directorial debut Pather Panchali? A fact that Kishore never tired of reminding Ray about whenever they bumped into one another in Kolkata. Says Sircar, "Kishore Kumar never stopped preening about this fact to close friends, 'Do you know India's greatest film Pather Panchali could've never been made if it wasn't for me". He loved to see himself as a patron of the fine arts. In fact, some of the films that Kishore Kumar directed like Door Gagan Ki Chaon Mein reflected the sensitivities of Ray." Thanks to the active and unconditional support of the Ganguly family Sircar's bio-pic, which he starts shooting in the middle of next year, will reflect the unknown side of Kishore Kumar. "We've seen enough of the eccentric side. Now we'll see the sensitive side of the man who sang numbers as deeply moving as Chingari koi bhadke and Mere naina sawan bhaado and who patronized Satyajit Ray's cinema." In fact it's not just the singing-maverick's family which has opened its doors to Shoojit's ambitious project. Apparently, even the Ray family is all for it.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Dec 2008 | 2:06 pm

Santosh Sivan sweeps The Olympia International Film Festival

Sunday at midnight, at the 10th Olympia International Film Festival For Children Santosh Sivan's much-acclaimed Hindi film Tahaan, about the relationship between a little boy and his pet donkey, walked away with several major awards including the topmost awards for Best Feature Film, the CIFEJ (Centre International du Film pour Les Enfant Et La Jeunesse) award and the UNICEF award for Best film. "That covers the entire major awards in the films category," said an excited Sivan, minutes after the Olympia awards concluded in Greece. Sadly, little Purav Bhandare who plays the main part in Tahaan, couldn't be in Greece for the awards because of school and also the Festival's apparent inability to fund Purav's flight to the Festival. "What makes these awards special is the fact that every category has a separate set of jury members, so it was basically three different set of jury members giving the three awards to Tahaan. That felt good," says Santosh Sivan who has a lifelong affinity to children and children's films beginning with Halo and Asoka (remember the little Sooraj Balajee stealing scenes from Shah Rukh and Kareena?) and the film on AIDS Prarambha. All these had sterling performances by child actors. Laughs Santosh, "I maybe making films with children in the lead, but I'm in a minority. At these international film festivals especially Olympia which is devoted to children's cinema, they have an impression that a lot of children's films are being made in India." Santosh was excited about meeting many prospective producers at Olympia and has even locked in for a project with a Canadian production house. Tahaan gets a big hand-up because of the triumph at Olympia. "Tahaan has already been screened and appreciated at the London, Rome, Pusan and now the Olympia film festivals," says Santosh excitedly. Sad, it hardly ran in the country of its origin.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Dec 2008 | 1:59 pm

All should wear black bands to denounce Mumbai carnage: Bollywood

On the occasion of Bakr-Eid Tuesday, Muslim film personalities will show their solidarity towards the Mumbai terror victims by wearing black bands and stress that terrorism has no place in Islam. But some feel that all Indians, irrespective of their religion, should adopt the symbolic gesture.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Dec 2008 | 1:32 pm

Guess Who?

Good afternoon folkies. After the long weekend, we confess that we dozed off pretty long, thanks to the long and never-ending weekend. It's only after that we got a recurring dream of 'Guess Who' for this week; we immediately jumped off our beds and rushed in to ask you the world's famous game, which we call as and you know as 'Guess Who'. The clues for this week are as follows: Even before we start, lets us start bys saying "Sorry guys, as this week again, girls are rocking the scene, wearing a full-on khallas...sorry... bindaas attitude on their sleeves! And now for the clues: The Mystery Madame in question this week is a typical Mumbai-mulgi, whose life took a U-turn, post her photo shoot with the ace photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. What followed after that is modelling assignments galore, which included the likes of many a million brands! And then it becomes needless to say that, films were an obvious and natural progression for this chic! One last word of clue is that this heroine has dared to enter the 'risky' zone of acting, quite early in her career! If you feel that you too are off your slumber, and that you have solved this week's 'Guess Who', then, what are you waiting for...Christmas? (even though it's around the corner!). Simply post your answers in below and as usual; wait for Lady Luck to smilingly say Hello to you in style! To find out last week's answer click here
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Dec 2008 | 12:44 pm