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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 5:50 pm Preview: Chandni Chowk To China
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 5:19 pm Jiah Khan kickstarts PETA campaign for birds
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 5:05 pm Chandni Chowk To China's premiere venue in LANow that the 'King Khan' SRK and the 'Perfectionist' Aamir Khan have registered their blockbuster films at the Box Office, it is time for none other than one of the highly commercially successful stars in B-Town to capture the silver screens. Folks we are talking about none other than the dare devil Akshay Kumar. We'll have to wait to see if his latest film Chandni Chowk To China will break or at least match up to the collections of the films of the other two superstars, namely SRK's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Aamir's Ghajini. But Akshay and the producers of CC2C are leaving no stones unturned to get this film a grand premiere. Believed to be the biggest possible premiere series lined up internationally for any Hindi film, CC2C's first international premiere will be held at the SJR theatre in LA tonight. In fact, not too long ago, the screens at this theatre were coloured by works of much acclaimed filmmakers like Clint Eastwoood's Gran Toriona (which was just two weeks back), The Dark Knight premiere, Oceans 13 premiere and many more. Looking at this we can surely say that Akki is planning to create a record of sorts with Chandni Chowk To China.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Jan 2009 | 4:41 pm Exclusive: Sonam Kapoor in Delhi 6Doctors find it real tough to determine in a child as to whose genes the child has inherited the most: the mother or the father! Well, if the child is Sonam Kapoor, then, it becomes quite obvious that she has but of course inherited the genes of her ageless father Anil Kapoor! No wonder then, she was recently roped in by a cosmetic major. After her debut film Saawariya tanked at the B.O., Sonam Kapoor has been lying low. But as they say that this is just the lull before the storm, for this petite actress would now be seen in the much-awaited Delhi 6, where she is paired opposite none other than Abhishek Bachchan. The above picture is a still from the film, which has the innocent Sonam Kapoor adoring a dove! This snap simply makes everyone wonder as to if it's the doe-eyed Sonam adoring the dove, or the other way round! If the rumors are to be believed, then, Delhi 6 is a film that's about an American-born Roshan (played by Abhishek Bachchan), who brings his ailing grandmother back to India. It is here that he falls in love with the petite Sonam Kapoor and thus proceeds their love story in this eagerly awaited film! If the promos of the film are anything to go by, this beautiful lass is sure to storm her way into millions of hearts with Delhi 6. We too can't wait to get bowled over by this beautiful maiden.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Jan 2009 | 4:19 pm Salman caught in a smoking hot controversy
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 3:44 pm "I want to be a cricketer all my life" - Harbhajan SinghWith the sports oriented film based on cricket, titled Victory, coming up soon, Bollywood Hungama caught up with none other than Team India's Turbanator Harbhajan Singh who will also be seen in the film. So here's a free rolling conversation with 'Bhajji' about cricket, the film Victory and his future plans about Bollywood. What is your role in the film Victory? I play myself in Victory. When I heard the script, I got very enthusiastic about it as it is a sports film with cricketers from all over the world acting in it. How was it working with the director, Ajitpal Mangat? Ajitpal Mangat and myself bonded very well as we both are Punjabis and we both like Makkai Di Roti & Sarso Da Saag. How was it working with Harman Baweja? Harman is a very warm person and I share a great rapport with him, we had a great time working together while filming shots for Victory. He is a very talented actor and I am sure after the film Victory releases, he will have the world moving behind him. After Victory releases, Harman will have the world moving behind him Would you call Victory your Bollywood debut film? I play myself in Victory and I am a part of Vijay Shikhawat (Harman)'s team. My life is cricket and I don't know about the future but I am sure I want to be a cricketer only all my life, and as an answer to your question no I would not call the film Victory my debut film. Any particular reason you did Victory? I got to know from everybody that the script was very authentic and all my colleagues were a part of the film, so I too wanted to be a part of Victory. How was it acting for Ajitpal's Victory? It was a great experience, on field we have a captain who tells you what to do on the field but here, I had Ajitpal Mangat who wanted me to bowl in at particular speed so that the batsman could hit fours and sixes. It's something which I have never done in my life but I managed to do that (laughs). What if Victory-2 goes on floors and you are approached for the lead? No one has approached me yet but if they can afford my price I may think of doing Victory-2.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Jan 2009 | 3:32 pm "My character in Firaaq is close to the real me" - Tisca ChopraWhen, in 2007, Tisca Chopra received a raft of glowing reviews for her motherly efforts in Taare Zameen Par and then was announced as one of India's newest talent with many nominations, awards and rewards, most of her compatriots wondered where this new Indian phenomenon had sprung from. Unlike most of her Indian film star peers, she was not a household name or face. Her sudden rise to Bollywood prominence seemed oddly spectacular. Now, Tisca will be seen in Nandita Das's directorial debut Firaaq where she plays an urban upper class woman of today, a role she says is very similar to her in the real life. The film revolving around the communal riots which took place in Gujarat 2002 has already been screened at various international film festivals and has received a standing ovation. Already proven lucky for Aamir Khan as a debutant director, Tisca now gets ready to repeat the magic with Nandita, or will she? Harrow Observer UK and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent talks tough with the beautiful Tisca Chopra on Firaaq, what makes Firaaq different from Dev and Parzania, will Firaaq fall prey to politics, all this and much more in this exclusive interview. From Aamir Khan to Nandita Das, you're turning lucky for the debutant directors. What say? (Laughs) Well, Firaaq hasn't yet come out. So I can only say that I am hopeful. How did you get Firaaq? A friend of mine works for the Percept Picture Company and he asked me to go and meet Nandita Das. When I met her, she was extremely observant and was looking at me very closely and had the reading of script immediately. Normally I don't do that. I ask for a script ahead of time, take time to prepare and read. I did a reading which she put on tape and a few days later she called me to inform that I was a part of Firaaq. Nandita was extremely observant and was looking at me very closely and had the reading of script immediately Films on communal riots have been a part of our Hindi Film Industry. Dev and Parzania were both based on Gujarat riots, and now Firaaq. What makes this film different from the above two? I think the narrative because it talks about different stories and various sections of the society and how no one section will remain unaffected. There is an upper class, urbane English speaking couple, there is a music teacher, there is a middle class family, etc. So you have all these people who are affected by the riots on a larger scale. That's what makes Firaaq different and effective at the same time. Do you think as a debutant director, Nandita Das has done justice by not going into the conventional commercial mode of Hindi cinema? I think she has done justice as a filmmaker. I have a huge thing against commercial and non-commercial usage of cinema. A film is made to entertain and tell a story. Nandita has made a good story with a stellar star cast, the best we've got in India today. She is telling a tale the way she likes to tell it. People will see a commercial film at the end of the day. I don't think it's an art house film. Was Firaaq shot in Gujarat? Bits and pieces were shot in Gujarat but most of the principal shooting took place in and around Hyderabad. My role also allowed me to speak a bit of Gujarati in this film Parzania did not release in Gujarat due to the intense political tangle in the state. Do you think Firaaq will fall prey to politics? I am hoping not. One hopes that the audiences and our politicians have grown and matured. After what's happened in Mumbai, I think people have realised that it's not 'them' and 'us'. It's 'all of us'. We all are waiting for a concrete change now. How close do you associate yourself with your role in Firaaq and did any intense research go into it? One knows enough about the communal riots which took place in Gujarat. I am extremely aghast by what's happened there. So I didn't have to prepare for my role except for what was mentioned in the script. But in terms of the various characters I've played, this one is closest to me in terms of the social economic strata, the kind of language she speaks, etc. My role also allowed me to speak a bit of Gujarati. How tough was Nandita Das as a first time director? She is clear about what she wants. She is quite resourceful. Being an actor it is easy to be working with a director who has also been an actor because they understand the minor details of an actors working like what Aamir did and now Nandita has done. Will you accept any role given to you right now considering that you've worked with the likes of Aamir and Nandita? No I won't. I love reading full scripts. That's my theme. I am an avid reader of international and national books, screenplays; I watch a lot of movies too. If there is something that I haven't done before, I wouldn't mind taking that project up because it makes you more versatile. I am really looking forward to do a period film or a role which doesn't defy any gender like playing a terrorist, etc. I am really looking forward to do a period film or a role which doesn't defy any gender like playing a terrorist Why should one go and watch a non-entertainer called Firaaq this January? Haven't we seen enough of it yet? Firaaq is meaningful cinema I can't think of any other film that has got a cast like Firaaq. It's a difficult question because it is a good thought provoking film. I have seen Firaaq and I couldn't stop watching it. It is my next film after Taare Zameen Par, so please go and watch it. What's next after Firaaq? There is a bit of a surprise for my audiences. It's a comedy film by the same people who've made Bheja Fry. Then there is a film for Big Pictures directed by Vinay Shukla where I make a guest appearance. That's about it for now. Any parting message for your fans? Keep watching this space as I am going to do my best to make sure that you get the very best in entertainment.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:52 pm Akshay Kumar flags off MTV 'Roadies' showBollywood star Akshay Kumar flagged off the sixth season of MTV's adventure reality show 'Roadies' by assigning the 20 participants their first task - a commando obstacle race.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:32 pm Save birds, says Jiah Khan in new PETA adActress Jiah Khan is supporting what some might consider a slightly unusual cause - she wants a ban on glass-coated manja (string) used for kite flying to avoid hurting birds.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:30 pm Jiah Khan fights for the safety of birds alongwith PETAAfter having the likes of John Abraham, Rakhi Sawant and gang doing their bit towards the prevention of the unethical treatment towards animals, it's the turn of the seductress actress Jiah Khan to do her bit for the same. And what more could be a better occasion that the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranthi. The ad has Jiah Khan dressed as a wounded bird wrapped in kite string and next to the tagline 'Cut the Glass-Coated Manja, Not Birds' Wings". The ad was shot by the ace photographer Farrokh Chothia. While on one hand, the festival means lots of happiness to one and all, on the other, its really sad news for the birds because when 'manja' falls on trees and electric poles; it cuts through the wings of birds that become entangled in it. While glass coated manja might be effective at cutting an opponent's kite line, it is also deadly for thousands of pigeons, crows, owls and other birds who become entangled in it. Speaking about the ad, Jiah said "Glass-coated manja is a public health hazard and causes an excruciating death for birds that get entangled in it. We're asking participants in the Makar Sankranthi contests and all kite-flying competitors to immediately stop using glass-coated manja and to conduct their sport in a way that isn't deadly to humans and wildlife." First Nishabd, then Ghajini and now the supersonic ad for PETA, needless to say that, Jiah girl is surely on a roll and how!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:17 pm Sir Elton John back in Watford FCLondon (ANI): Brit singer Sir Elton John has returned to Watford FC for a visit after stepping down as its honorary president. John, who is a football fanatic and lifelong supporter of the Hertfordshire club, stepped down two monthsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:14 pm Simpson's recipes in Cowboys Family CookbookNew York (ANI): Jessica Simpson has contributed her recipes in the 2008 Cowboys Family Cookbook, presented by the wives of the Dallas Cowboys. The singer is, however, yet to be engaged to Cowboys quarterback beau, Tony Romo. However,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:08 pm YRF announces 'real collections' for RNBDJ - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:07 pm Jay-Z plans for special one-off concert for ObamaWashington (ANI): Rapper Jay-Z has announced plans for special one-off concert to celebrate U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration into the White House. The hip-hop icon is set to team up with concert promoter Live Nation for an 'intimate performance'Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 1:02 pm Britney officially placed under permanent conservatorshipWashington (ANI): The conservatorship overseeing singer Britney Spears' personal and financial affairs was officially made permanent on January 5 (09), when court papers were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The agreement filed in the court places the singer'sSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:55 pm Slumdog Millionaire comes to India - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:52 pm Where I go and what I do, is nobody’s business: Deepika Padukone - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:40 pm Michael Sheen still jealous of Helen MirrenWashington (ANI): British actor Michael Sheen is still sore that his performance in 2006 film The Queen did not receive the same level of attention as his co-star Helen Mirren's acting got. The 39-year-old actor played former British PrimeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:39 pm What keeps Sean Connery's marriage alive?London (ANI): Former James Bond Sir Sean Connery believes that the language barrier between him and his wife has kept their marriage alive for 32 years. The 78-year-old star has been married to Micheline for 32 years butSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:33 pm Kate ridicules Hathaway's relationship with FollieriWashington (ANI): Actress Kate Hudson has sparked rumours of a rift with 'Bride Wars' co-star Anne Hathaway by mocking the latter's failed relationship with jailed fraudster Raffaelo Follieri on popular US chat show. During an appearance on Monday's TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:28 pm At 30, gorgeous Bipasha Basu looking for serious roles!She came into the limelight with her coffee bean complexion in "Ajnabee" and was called a scorcher for her skin show in "Jism".Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm Supermodel Kate Moss` `boob flash` in Thailand!!Kate Moss was said to have flashed her breast as she took a break in Thailand with guitarist beau Jamie Hince.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm John Travolta`s son cremated, ashes flown to Florida!The body of actor John Travolta`s 16-year-old son, Jett, was cremated in the Bahamas after his sudden death during the New Year`s holiday and his parents flew to Florida with his ashes, a Bahamian lawmaker said on Tuesday.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm Shah Rukh to walk the red carpet; give away one of the Golden Globes!Bollywood is all set to make its presence strongly felt at this year`s Golden Globes. News has it that Shah Rukh may present an award.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm Baz Luhrmann`s `Australia` earns Oscar nomination !Director Baz Luhrmann`s epic romance film `Australia` has earned itself an Oscar nomination in the visual effects category.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm Imraan Khan's unique promotion for DELHI BELLY! - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:14 pm PIL against 'Ghajini' for showing too much violence - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:56 am Travolta says sorry to his dead son - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:52 am Nominations for the Star Screen AwardsBollywood's award season has begun with the 15th Star Screen Awards taking place on January 14th, 2009. Here are the list of nominations. Best Film A Wednesday Ghajini Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Jodhaa Akbar Rock On Sarkar RajSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:48 am After Raavana, Ash - Abhi in a thriller
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:43 am Upendra's stars shining brightBuddhivantha, real star Upendra's only release last year was a super duper hit. Released in September 2008, it has crossed 100 days run in more than 25 theatres and is still going strong. Now, Uppi has more to look forwardSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:37 am Wishing Irrfan Khan a very happy BirthdayHis first name is Sahabzade while his middle name is Ali, but he is popularly known as the one and only Irrfan Khan, the dude with an attitude! Be it his 'chhota recharge' or the KILB ads, you just cannot miss him, either on the silver screen or on TV, this man is all over the place! He is none other than our third Birthday child of the day, Irrfan Khan. Irrfan got himself catapulted into the Big League of Hindis films, not before he charmed his way into the millions of hearts worldwide with his superbly super acting in lots of TV serials. Some of the films in which you can see Irrfan at his best include Maqbool, Charas, Rog, The Killer, Chocolate, Kasoor, Haasil etc⦠some of his forthcoming films include the most eagerly awaited Billu Barber (with SRK), New York, Dilli 6 etc⦠Join Bollywood Hungama in wishing this acting powerhouse a very happy Birthday, by posting your messages below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:28 am After Rahman, SRK gets the 'Golden' chance - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:25 am "Shahrukh Khan puts others down" - Aamir KhanAamir Khan on being a marketing monster, feeling powerful, doing bench presses, ganging up with Salman on SRK, handling flops and being surrounded by gopis. What was it about Ghajini that made you want to do it? I found the TamilSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:25 am Abhi-Ash to star in Excel Entertainment's next to be directed by Abhinay DeoBollywood's favorite couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may have just returned from a grueling shooting schedule (down South) for Mani Ratnam's Raavana (working title) but that hasn't deterred them from signing yet another film together. Abhi-Ash would be starring in Excel Entertainment's future project to be directed by Abhinay Deo (of Delhi Belly fame). Bollywood Hungama spoke to producer Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel who confirmed the news, "Yes, we had signed Abhinay Deo nearly two years back to make a film for us. Now we have signed Abhishek and Aishwarya for the project but let me make it clear that they are not paired opposite each other. The film is a thriller and we would be signing four more actors soon." When will the film go on floors and where it would be filmed? "The film goes on floors on June 15 and we wrap up by October 8. We would be shooting in Greece, Istanbul, London and Thailand," states Ritesh.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Jan 2009 | 11:08 am Snippets - Shah Rukh at the Golden GlobesMUMBAI (Reuters) - Here is a round-up of Bollywood news from Indian newspapers on Wednesday, Jan 7. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 10:29 am Sex icon Bipasha turns 30
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 10:15 am Bollywood bids Bush goodbye -- with a parting shotNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Barely two weeks before George W. Bush leaves the White House, Bollywood is ready with a farewell present -- a film that takes pot shots at the outgoing U.S. president.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 10:14 am Ajay Devgan in smoking controversy
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 10:10 am Nominations for Nokia 15th Annual Star Screen Awards 2008Best Film A Wednesday! Ghajini Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Jodhaa Akbar Rock On!! Sarkar Raj Best Director A. R. Murugadoss - Ghajini Abbas Tyrewala - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Abhishek Kapoor - Rock On!! Ashutosh Gowarikar - Jodhaa Akbar Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday! Ram Gopal Varma - Sarkar Raj Best Actor (Male) Aamir Khan - Ghajini Abhishek Bachchan - Dostana Akshay Kumar - Singh Is Kinng Amitabh Bachchan - Sarkar Raj Hrithik Roshan - Jodhaa Akbar Naseeruddin Shah - A Wednesday! Ranbir Kapoor - Bachna Ae Haseeno Shahrukh Khan - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Best Actor (Female) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - Jodhaa Akbar Asin Thottumkal - Ghajini Genelia D'souza - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Kajol - U Me Aur Hum Priyanka Chopra - Fashion Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) Aamir Bashir - A Wednesday! Abhishek Bachchan - Sarkar Raj Anupam Kher - A Wednesday! Arjun Rampal - Rock On!! Irrfan Khan - Mumbai Meri Jaan Jimmy Sheirgill - A Wednesday! Pankaj Kapur - Halla Bol Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) Bipasha Basu - Bachna Ae Haseeno Ila Arun - Welcome TO Sajjanpur Kangana Ranaut - Fashion Mugdha Godse - Fashion Ratna Pathak Shah - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Shahana Goswami - Rock On!! Best Actor in a Negative Role (Male/Female) Akshaye Khanna - Race Anil Kapoor - Tashan Ashwini Kalsekar - Phoonk Dilip Prabhawalkar - Sarkar Raj Ila Arun - Jodhaa Akbar Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male/Female) Ashwini Kalsekar - Golmaal Returns Mallika Sherawat - Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam Rajpal Yadav - Krazzy 4 Shreyas Talpade - Welcome TO Sajjanpur Tusshar Kapoor - Golmaal Returns Best Background Music Amar Mohile - Sarkar Raj A. R. Rahman - Jodhaa Akbar Bapi-Tutul - Phoonk Salim-Sulaiman - Race Sanjoy Chowdhury - A Wednesday! Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Rock On!! Best Music A. R. Rahman - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na & Jodhaa Akbar Pritam - Jannat & Singh Is Kinng Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Rock On!! Vishal-Shekhar - Dostana & Bachna Ae Haseeno Best Playback Singer (Male) A. R. Rahman - Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Jodhaa Akbar) Atif Aslam - Pehli Nazar (Race) KK - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - Teri Ore (Singh Is Kinng) Rashid Ali - Kabhi Kabhi Aditi (Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na) Shankar Mahadevan - Desi Girl (Dostana) Sukhwinder Singh - Haule Haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) Best Playback Singer (Female) Dominique Cerejo - Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein (Rock On!!) Hardkaur & Anmol Malik - Talli Ho Gayi (Ugly Aur Pagli) Monali Thakur - Zaraa Zaraa Touch Me (Race) Shilpa Rao - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno) Shreya Ghoshal - Teri Ore (Singh Is Kinng) Shruti Pathak - Mar Jaawa (Fashion) Sunidhi Chauhan - Dance Pe Chance (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) Best Lyrics Anvita Dutt Guptan - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno) Jaideep Shani - Haule Haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) Kashif - Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Jodhaa Akbar) Mayur Puri - Teri Ore (Singh Is Kinng) Sameer - Pehli Nazar (Race) Sayeed Quadri - Bakhuda (Kismat Konnection) Sayeed Quadri - Zara Si Dil Mein De Jagah (Jannat) Best Story Dibakar Banerjee - Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Haidar Ali - Jodhaa Akbar Madhur Bhandarkar, Ajay Monga & Anuradha Tiwari - Fashion Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday! Shyam Benegal - Welcome To Sajjanpur Best Screenplay A. R. Murugadoss - Ghajini Abhishek Kapoor & Pubali Chaudhary- Rock On!! Ashok Mishra - Welcome To Sajjanpur Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday! Shiraz Ahmed - Race Best Dialogue Abbas Tyrewala - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Anvita Dutt Guptan - Dostana & Bachna Ae Haseeno Ashok Mishra - Welcome To Sajjanpur Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday! Best Editor Aarti Bajaj - Aamir Deepa Bhatia - Rock On!! Hussain Burmawala - Race Nipun Gupta & Amit Parmar - Sarkar Raj Shree Narayan Singh - A Wednesday! Best Sound Debashish Mishra - Sarkar Raj Rakesh Ranjan - A Wednesday! & Race Resul Pookutty - Ghajini Sanjay Maurya & Allwyn Rego - Mumbai Meri Jaan Best Cinematography Alphonso Roy - Aamir Amit Roy - Sarkar Raj Ayananka Bose - Dostana Jason West - Rock On!! Ravi K. Chandran - Ghajini Sunil Patel - Bachna Ae Haseeno Best Special Effects Biju D (B R Pix & Rrix) - Bhoothnath David Bush - Drona Pankaj Khandpur (Tata Elxsi) - Jodhaa Akbar Merzin Tavaria (Prime Focus) - Ghajini & Love Story 2050 Best Art Direction Nitin Desai - Jodhaa Akbar Samir Chanda - Welcome TO Sajjanpur Shashank Tare - Rock On!! Sunil Babu - Ghajini Sunil Nigvekar - A Wednesday! Best Choreography Ahmed Khan - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno) Bosco-Ceasar - Zaraa Zaraa Touch Me (Race) Farah Khan - Desi Girl (Dostana) Rajeev Surti - Kabhi Kabhi Aditi (Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na) Raju Khan - Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Jodhaa Akbar) Snoop Dogg Group - Title Song (Singh Is Kinng) Vaibhavi Merchant - Haule Haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) Best Action Allan Amin - Race Javed & Ejaz Shaikh, Ravi Dewan - Mission Istaanbul Peter Heins - Ghajini & Tashan Ravi Dewan - Jodhaa Akbar Most Promising Newcomer (Male) Farhan Akhtar - Rock On!! Harman Baweja - Love Story 2050 Imran Khan - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Prateik Babbar - Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na Rajeev Khandelwal - Aamir Sikandar Kher - Woodstock Villa Most Promising Newcomer (Female) Adah Sharma - 1920 Anushka Sharma - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Asin Thottumkal - Ghajini Prachi Desai - Rock On!! Most Promising Debut Director A. R. Murugadoss - Ghajini Abbas Tyrewala - Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Kunal Deshmukh - Jannat Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday! Nishikant Kamat - Mumbai Meri Jaan Rajkumar Gupta - Aamir Tarun Mansukhani - DostanaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Jan 2009 | 9:55 am The Kareena - Priyanka - Deepika battle royale for Billu BarberClick above for more movie stills Now that Shah Rukh Khan has roped in three screen sizzlers for three different item songs in Billu Barber, a battle royale seems to be brewing among them as to who jives and sizzles the best with Shah Rukh Khan. At the moment Kareena has the edge. Or so she seems to think. "My song with Shah Rukh is awesome. That's why it's the first song to go on air on television. Shah Rukh and I have done an item song before. So we share the required vibes," says Kareena whose 'Yeh Mera Dil' track with SRK in Don was talked-about for months. Kareena has a point to prove. In 'Yeh Mera Dil' she was criticized for her dress, weight and even the remixed song which many (including the singer Sunidhi Chauhan) thought lacked verve. This time says Kareena, she wanted every component in the item song to be perfect. Farah Khan who had choreographed the 'Yeh Mera Dil number' in Don was this time assigned Deepika Padukone's item song in Billu Barber. Kareena got herself a brand new choreographer. "He's Prasanna a choreographer from the South. And what innovative movements he has given to Pritam's song which just rocks. I think I've always been lucky with my item songs .Whether it was 'Yeh Mera Dil' or 'It's Rocking', they've always rocked. The fact that mine is the first song to be in the promos does say something." Though Kareena won't talk about the money she says, "Saif and I both love Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri. They're like family." Priyanka, on the other hand, describes herself as an unabashed fan of Shah Rukh Khan. "I'm his biggest fan. There's no way I'd say no to him for anything. All he had to do was ask and I was on. In fact people ask me why I wasn't there in the song featuring all the heroines with Shah Rukh in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Actually, I wasn't asked. If I was, do you think I wouldn't be in the song?" Since Deepika, the third item queen in Billu Barber has bagged Farah Khan as her choreographer, it puts an end to the talks of a fall-out between the director-choreographer during the making of Om Shanti Om. "I don't know why there's all this talk of fall-out. I'm very fond of Farah and she of me. We can never fall out", says Deepika. With all three Bollywood hotties vying to be in Shah Rukh's good books, the item songs in Billu Barber are bound to be the film's USP.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Jan 2009 | 9:54 am Kate Hudson offers condolences to Travolta
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 9:53 am Skin sizzles in Bollywood
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Jan 2009 | 9:33 am I auditioned for small role, but got the lead: Gaurav KapoorChannel V's popular veejay Gaurav Kapoor will play the leading role for the first time in the comedy 'Badluck Govind' and says he got it by sheer luck.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 9:32 am We need more short films to promote young talent: Anupam KherVeteran actor Anupam Kher feels that more short films and documentaries should be made as multiplexes provide space for such movies and such endeavours will provide opportunities for struggling young artistes in the country.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 9:01 am How Adhyayan fell in love with Kangana - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 8:36 am Ash, Abhi together again - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 8:30 am Happy Birthday, Bipasha! - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2009 | 8:14 am Wishing Koena Mitra a very happy BirthdayOne simply wonders as to what's up with today's date. We feel that it has to be sheer mystical magic that must have blessed the calendar on this date. How else do you explain the supersonic coincidence of two Bong-shells sharing their Birthday on this date! The first is Bipasha Basu and the second is none other than Koena Mitra. Life was never the same for the Koena girl, who, after winning the prestigious Gladrags Mega Model Hunt, went onto reach dizzying heights. She first said 'I do' to the Bollywood cameras with her smash hit item number 'Khullam Khulla' in the film Road. Post that, she went onto do full fledged heroine role and which escalated her career on an all time high! A sample list of films which made her as one of the topmost contenders for the Numero Uno spot in the film land include the likes of Anamika, Aggar, Apna Sapna Money Money Money Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Musafir, to name a few. If that was not enough, news also has it that this cutie-pie has been signed for Karna, a whopping Rs.70 crore film by a Los Angeles based production house in collaboration with Pritish Nandy Communications. You too can join Bollywood Hungama in wholeheartedly wishing this chique chic a very happy Birthday, by posting your wishes below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am Wishing Bipasha Basu a very happy BirthdayToday is the birthday of the Beautiful Indian Precious And Sexy Hot Actress. If you are wondering as to whom we are talking about, then the clue lies in the aforementioned initials, which is none other than BIPASHA Basu, one of the front runners of Bollywood today. Having started quite early in life, the limelight befriended this model-turned actress even much before she won the mega prestigious 'Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest'. And it only becomes needless to say that Bips (as she is fondly called) and limelight alongwith fame and talent have always been the best of friends (Touch Wood!)! Even though she has been a top rung model, she always remained grounded and also accessible, which is what makes her raringly different from the other glam brigade. Like many of her peer models, Bips too succumbed to the umpteen lucrative offers from the representatives of the silver screen Inc. This Bong-shell made her debut in Bollywood with Ajnabee, which was followed by Raaz, Race, Jism, No Entry, Apaharan, Phir Hera Pheri, Bachna Ae Haseenoâ¦to say the least, in which the hottie Bips sizzled while the awestruck audiences frizzled. To top it all, who can ever, ever forget the Anthem of the Century in the form of 'Beedi Jalai Le' from the nation award winning film Omkara, in which Bipasha simply set afire the silver screen with her golden presence! Folks, here's your chance to wish the Beauty of the Millennium a very happy Birthday, simply by posting your messages below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Jan 2009 | 7:01 am Promotions have taken over music creation, rues KhayyamOctogenarian music director Khayyam, who has just been chosen as the first recipient of the Naushad Samman, says there was a time when the works of composers spoke for themselves but today tunes are popularised through promotions.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 3:30 am Skin sizzles in Bollywood - and it's not a problemThere was no hullabaloo when Bipasha Basu flaunted her curves in 'Race' or Priyanka Chopra slipped into bikinis in 'Dostana'. And Aamir Khan and John Abraham didn't shy away from the dare-bare act either.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 2:31 am 'Victory' is about India's obsession for cricket: DirectorDirector Ajitpal Mangat says his forthcoming film 'Victory', starring Harman Baweja, Amrita Rao and over 30 cricketers, is an attempt to showcase India's obsession for cricket.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 2:31 am Sudha Chandran now in supernatural TV showAfter playing a scheming mother-in-law, actress-danseuse Sudha Chandran has now joined the cast of a supernatural thriller 'Kaisi Laagi Lagan'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 2:30 am Javed Akhtar does 'bhangra' on son Farhan's showWriter-poet Javed Akhtar, who usually shies away from breaking into dance and song, will now be seen doing the bhangra on the small screen to celebrate son Farhan's birthday Friday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Jan 2009 | 2:30 am Trump Card AAAA - On location [Gallery]Check out sizzling hot chicks Urvashi, Manasi and Yashika in a swimming pool on location of the film Trump CardA A A A A at Madh Island.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:00 am Slumdog Millionaire Music Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:00 am SRK invited to Golden Globe AwardsFor the first time in 66 years since its origin, an Indian celebrity has been invited to present an award. Yup! Shah Rukh Khans charisma is far-famed all over the globe and recently getting positioned at 41st rank amongst Worlds 50 topmost powerful people has made it all bigger. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), organizers of this award ceremony had recently held discussions aboutSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 7 Jan 2009 | 12:00 am Kajol looks stunning on the cover of M
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jan 2009 | 5:10 pm Complaint against Ajay Devgun for smoking at public placeA Chandigarh-based non-government organisation (NGO) Tuesday filed a complaint against Bollywood actor Ajay Devgun for allegedly smoking at a public place.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Jan 2009 | 4:30 pm Farah Khan to choreograph Hrithik Roshan for a song in KitesIts common knowledge, that post Om Shanti Om, the ace choreographer Farah Khan had bid adieu to choreography to plunge into full time filmmaking, a news that not just shocked the Bollywood, but also many of her fans. But, the good news is that her fans need not fret for long as the news is that she will be very soon choreographing a dance number for none other than Hrithik Roshan, in his forthcoming film Kites. When Bollywood Hungama spoke to Farah about the same, she confirmed it saying, "Yes. I am choreographing Hrithik in Kites. It's a non-conventional song that's to be picturised on Hrithik and Barbara. It's an English song and a non-lip-sync one. Beyond this, I can't divulge any other details." Details or no details, the very news that Farah Khan is back to choreograph Hrithik Roshan is exciting enough. We simply can't wait to see Farah's choreography being magically translated by Hrithik on screen.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jan 2009 | 4:11 pm Tahaan to have its North American premiere at Palm Springs Film FestivalShot in the beautiful Kashmir valley, the film about a little boy and his donkey will have its North American Premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival which takes place between 6th and 19th January 2009. Founded in 1990, by then Mayor Sonny Bono, the PSIFF is one of the largest film festivals in North America. Tahaan has also been a part of internationally acclaimed festivals since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2008. These festivals include: The Rome Film Festival, The Cinekid Film Festival, The Pusan Film Festival, The BFI London Film Festival, The Amazonas Film Festival in Brazil and the Olympia International Film Festival in Greece where it won 3 awards. Tahaan stars an ensemble of distinguished actors such as Anupam Kher, Sarika, Rahul Bose, Rahul Khanna and Victor Banerjee. The film's script was the official script selection for the prestigious 'Pusan Promotional Plan' at the 2007 Pusan International Film Festival. The film has been produced by IDream Production and Santosh Sivan Films.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jan 2009 | 3:41 pm Shahid Kapoor signed as the brand ambassador for PioneerShahid Kapoor seems to have held his ground in the time of recession. While all others are busy cutting their prices; this young star has made head way by sticking to his guns. Shahid has just recently been signed up as the brand ambassador for Pioneer. The move to sign Shahid to endorse music systems seems apparent due to his iconic status amongst the youth. Especially, since most of the time spent by youth today lies listening to music. However, this will not be the first time that Shahid has received a big endorsement deal, even earlier he was flooded with requests. However, he is very choosy about the endorsement deals that he signs. Looking at this, we can't help but cheer the young star. On the film front, Shahid has signed his father Pankaj Kapoor's directorial venture. Besides this, he also has Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminay where he plays a double role, Ken Gosh's tentatively titled Yahoo, which is a movie about a dancing sensation and also Yash Raj's film based on cricket.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jan 2009 | 3:32 pm Bollywood's Khans may clash again this DecemberMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan brought some cheer at the fag end of a dismal year for the film industry -- and they might do so again in 2009.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 6 Jan 2009 | 2:06 pm
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