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Priyanka Gandhi is the sexiest: John
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 7:22 pm Jaya Bachchan to play 'adopted' mother
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 6:03 pm Rishi and Ranbir Kapoor on Farhan Akhtar's Oye! It's Friday!The newly launched show 'Oye! It's Friday!' has been making waves since weeks now, and this week's episode promises to be one of the best. Bollywood Hungama brings to you the reasons why this episode will be one that shouldn't be missed. How often is it that you see the best of two generations together? The answer is quite simple, almost never. Adding another feather to multi-talented Farhan Akhtar's hat is this week's show which promises not just to enthrall but even and as always entertain you. The episode features the chocolate boy of the yesteryears-Rishi Kapoor and the current heartthrob - his son Ranbir. Farhan's upcoming film Luck By Chance is playing on everyone's mind and Farhan being the genius that he is has crafted this special episode for the film LBC. There are obvious points of interest that should not be missed which we make easier for our readers: - Relive the memories of the father-son duo - Rishi and Ranbir during the shooting of the film Luck By Chance along with co-star Isha Sharvani. - The experienced Rishi Kapoor shares his tale of the tough time he had gone through during the shoot and also reveals the fun moments on the sets. - While Ranbir Kapoor bares his heart out to Farhan as he confesses about his relationship with the beautiful Deepika Padukone. And yes he also talks about his first crush⦠- This 'roller-coaster' episode also features a stylistic and acrobatic dance act by Isha Sharvani, and an entertaining skating performance straight from Germany. It's an all-round expose with the Kapoors' on 'Oye! It's Friday!' on January 30th at 10:00 p.m.IST only on NDTV Imagine. If all this wasn't enough to get you moving, the special episode also features the ever gorgeous and breathtaking performance by the beautiful Isha Sharvani and her dance troupe. This Luck By Chance special episode of 'Oye! It's Friday!' promises to be a fun, moving and flexible episode this week. So don't miss it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:23 pm Emraan's Raaz outshines Slumdog
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:21 pm Emraan Hashmi ready for 'Raaz 3' and fatherhoodHis "Raaz 2" has got an encouraging opening and actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to work in the third instalment of the spooky thriller.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:20 pm I need to escort Amrita: Harman
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:06 pm SRK, Salman at war again?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 4:45 pm Owen loved getting intimate with Aniston
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 4:26 pm Jennifer Aniston to present Oscars
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 4:18 pm Telugu actor Pavan Kalyan marries live-in partnerPopular Telugu hero and Praja Rajyam party leader Pavan Kalyan on Wednesday finally tied the knot with his long-time live-in partner and former actress Renu Desai.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 3:30 pm Slumdog under fire for hurting religious sentiments
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 3:30 pm Gorgeous Lara Dutta graces the cover of GraziaLara Dutta may not have had a single release last year barring a cameo in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and giving the voice-over for the animated flick Jumbo. However, the gorgeous beauty would be seen in quite a few films this year such as Billu Barber, Blue and Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai. Before setting the silver screen on fire, Lara is seen at her glamorous best as the cover-girl for fashion magazine 'Grazia' in their January issue. The stunning beauty is seen in a chic burgundy colored dress and one look at her in this outfit and you will know why she was crowned 'Miss Universe' few years ago. This issue is simply a must have for all die-hard Lara Dutta fans.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jan 2009 | 3:07 pm "One single mistake becomes a nightmare for Vijay Shekhawat" - Harman BawejaHis debut film Love Story 2050 may not have set the cash registers ringing but Harman Baweja is not one to sit and brood over the past. Instead the good looking actor is already gearing up for his next big release- Victory- which opens across cinema halls tomorrow (Jan 30th ). Harman was live on Bollywood Hungama's celeb chat where he interacted with his fans about his film Victory and much more. For all those missed the chat, we bring you an opportunity to check out the exclusive chat excerpts. Harman Baweja: Hi All Ganesh: hi Harman, how r u feeling excited or nervous? Harman Baweja: Definitely very excited and looking forward to this Friday... need your best wishes and hoping you enjoy Victory. Karthi: hi Harman, we heard that u are going to act in a Tamil remake Ghilli, is it true? Harman Baweja: Well, i have seen the film and loved it... And i m currently doing a Hindi remake of Bomirallu with Genelia D'Souza & Anees and, I hope I can do the remake of Ghilli too. Rai: hi Harman. Your favorite track from the movie! Harman Baweja: "Tune Re" extremely soulful and perfect for V Day. Karthi: hi Harman, we heard that u are going to act in a Tamil remake Ghilli, is it true? Harman Baweja: Well, i have seen the film and loved it.. And i m currently doing a Hindi remake of Bomirallu with Genelia D'Souza & Anees and, I hope I can do the remake of Ghilli too. Sue: hi...who is your fav cricketer who acted in the film? Harman Baweja: ..Sachin Tendulkar...Sachin Tendulkar...Sachin Tendulkar Syanab: what are your upcoming films?? Harman Baweja: My upcoming movies are... It's My Life, What your Rashi (Priyanka Chopra). Navd: hi Harman, how was it working with Amrita? Harman Baweja: she is a pure, simple, sweet girl and her off screen image is identical... I look forward to work with her again.. susmo177: hi Harmanâ¦.what's your role in the film? Harman Baweja : I play the character of Vijay Shekhawat , a small town boy, who dreams to be a part of Team India, realizes his dreams. The real drama unfolds once he becomes a part of Team India, which becomes a nightmare because of one single mistake. Sneha: hi sir, where did u learn dancing from? Harman Baweja: Michael Jackson has been my trainer from past 10 years... I have been aping him by watching him on TV. Bolly: hey Harman...who are your favorite actors and actresses in Bollywood? Wish you all the best in your career Harman Baweja: Shahrukh Khan... Aamir Khan... Singh: what part of India are you from? Harman Baweja: I was born in Chandigarh, brought up in Mumbai and now playing Rajasthani... Anwaar: hey Harman, how much you rate your acting out of 10?? Harman Baweja: rather than rating me my acting skill, i would leave it on my fans and producers... It's really hard to rate one own self. Faizan: hi Harman, what are the chances do you see for ur film? Harman Baweja: when you watch victory you will feel that it's close to the real story for the fact that 45 international players sharing the screen space, which makes it, look so real... but it's an inspired story. Sneha: hi sir, where did u learn dancing from? Harman Baweja: Michael Jackson has been my trainer from past 10 years.. I have been aping him by watching him on TV. Rocker cool: Harman, are you planning to work with Ajay Devgan? Harman Baweja: i would love to work with Ajay Devgan, during my Asst Director i worked on 4 films with him... He is like elder brother to me. Muni: hai Harman. What is fav cuisine? Harman Baweja: I love Rajma Chawla. Zora: What is your expectation form the film? Harman Baweja: Whichever film i do... i give my 100%... I expect positive feedback from my film. Muni: hai Harman. What is fav cuisine? Harman Baweja: I love Rajma Chawla.. It's my fav dish Sue: Who do you think is a best new comer? Harman Baweja: Ranbir, Imran and Neil. Harman Baweja: it was great chatting with you all and i look forward for my next interactionâ¦.do take out time and watch Victory... its an extremely passionate film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jan 2009 | 2:34 pm Katrina plans to spend V-Day with Ranbir
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 2:04 pm Dev Patel dying to work with Will Smith
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 2:03 pm Raaz, The Mystery Continues is the first hit of the Year - News Line 365
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:39 pm Harman bowls over Amrita Rao - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:29 pm "Harman is certainly no Tendulkar" - Brad HoggLast year, the inaugural edition of the IPL saw some big names from Bollywood such as SRK, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar cheering the cricketers of the world. This year, get ready to see as many as 40 cricketing greats sharing screen space in the Harman Baweja starrer Victory. The film that talks about a small town boy's rise to stardom brings together some big cricketing names from India, Australia, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka, England and South Africa. One of the cricketers who would be seen playing himself in Victory is Aussie spinner Brad Hogg. Bollywood Hungama caught up with Brad Hogg and got him talking on his experience starring in a Bollywood film. You don't want to miss this one! Brad...you star in Victory? Is this your first feature film appearance? How do you feel? Definitely, my first feature film appearance. It's been a fantastic experience and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Victory is my first feature film appearance. It's been a fantastic experience and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Could you tell us a little on how you bagged the film? I just got a phone call from the makers saying that they need some help with some cricketers. I immediately put my hands up as there was no way that I was going to let go of this opportunity. But what exactly made you say yes to this project? Opportunities like this to star in a Bollywood film don't come every now and then. You just have take each opportunity as and when it comes. You play yourself in the film. How easy or difficult was it? It's a little bit difficult with a camera right up on your face. But looking back it's just been a fantastic experience, something that I will always cherish for the rest of my life. I'm just fortunate to be a part of something, which is so big. So do we get to see you bowling your 'Chinamans' in the film? Yes....You will get to see me bowling my Chinamans and much more (laughs) How was it working with Harman Baweja? It's been fantastic. We don't really get exposed to actors such as Harman every now and then. It's been a great experience to work with a professional actor like Harman and I even learnt a few things. And how do you rate him as a cricketer? He wasn't too bad, but at the same time he's no Sachin Tendulkar either (laughs).He has done the best job that he possible could have. So I think it's a good experience for him to know how the cricketers go out there and play at the highest level and I think he enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed his company. It's a good experience for Harman to know how the cricketers go out there and play at the highest level So which other Australian cricketers do we get to see in the film? We know there are Brett Lee and Stuart Clark in the film apart from you? There are a few others too, you have to watch the film for that. We got a great contingent of Australian players and it was a great fun-filled experience for all of us. Australian cricketers are well-known for their sledging. Do we get to see that on screen to? (laughs) I'm not too sure. Maybe a few words here and there, though we didn't change much of the action from what happens on field. Hopefully you see the same in the film as well. Do you get to mouth any dialogues in the film? Yes I do get to say one or two lines in English (smiles) Victory is a Bollywood film. What has been your exposure to Bollywood cinema? Have you ever seen any Hindi film? When we traveled to India, I got a chance to check out some Indian films while surfing the television channels, it gave me an idea of the kind of movies you guys make. I can't name any particular movie but it's interesting to see the way you guys go about doing your business. Coming back to your career, you've retired from international cricket. Do you miss all the on-field action? Not really as I am pretty settled at this moment. I enjoyed my career as it was and had a fantastic time. The highlights of my career would be playing some really challenging Test cricket against India. Majority of my matches were played against India and I just enjoyed that competition. Majority of my matches were played against India and I just enjoyed that competition. So who do you rate as your favorite Indian cricketer? Whenever I have played against India, I have enjoyed the experience. They are just good players of spin and have an amazing batting line-up. I think the Indian cricketer I enjoyed bowling to most was Ganguly. He is such a great player of spin bowling and I just enjoyed the competition between him and myself. I think the Indian cricketer I enjoyed bowling to most was Ganguly. There is a lot of talk going on about the Aussie dominance coming to an end. Recently they have been beaten by teams like India and South Africa. Do you think their reign as the 'Numero Uno' team is over? I think they are still up there as the number one team. Obviously with the retirement of some senior players, we have gone through a change in the personnel and I think that's creating great, healthy competition within Australian cricket. However with some of the recent defeats, it all comes back to a level playing field which is good for cricket. You didn't feature in the inaugural edition of the IPL. Do we get to see you this time around? I am not sure yet (smiles). I'm just waiting to see if I can get my name there in. IPL will be a fantastic competition this year too. Twenty 20 cricket is a great concept and is really coming forward. On a closing note, do we get to see a pulsating India-Australia final in the climax of Victory? (laughs) I think we'll leave that for the viewers to find out so that they buy the tickets and see what happens in the end. No point giving it all away, ain't it mate?Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:27 pm East, West dance to AR’s tunes - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:25 pm Akshay Kumar keeps his promises, 'adopts' six wrestlersBollywood action star Akshay Kumar has 'adopted' six wrestlers, who are economically backward, in a bid to popularise the sport, an official said on Wednesday.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:18 pm Come home to the stars - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:12 pm Freida's mentors - Kate and Jolie - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:12 pm Dev Patel keen to work with Smith - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:12 pm Mithun to judge Zee TV's dance reality showAfter judging a dance reality show on a Bengali channel, now Bollywood's original disco king Mithun Chakraborty is set to judge a show on Zee TV.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:03 pm Emraan's 'Raaz' outshines 'Slumdog...' at box-officeDespite the hype and global applause that Danny Boyle's multiple award-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire' has garnered, the film has failed to surpass the box office collections of Bollywood thriller 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues', which released on the same day.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 1:02 pm Is Slumdog Millionaire worth the praise? - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 12:15 pm Michael to free Lindsay from Sam's bondageNew York (ANI): American actress Lindsay Lohan’s dad Michael has revealed that he would like to free his daughter from her lover Samantha Ronson’s grip. Michael, who has been against the relationship from the start, spoke out publicly in a blogSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 12:03 pm Naomi Watts no hurry to tie knot with SchreiberWashington (ANI): Hollywood actress Naomi Watts has revealed that she is no hurry to marry beau Live Schreiber. The Children on the Corn IV actress, who has 2 children with Schreiber, 18-month-old Alexander and 2-month-old Samuel, sparked rumors of an impendingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:55 am Hudson family murderer switching jailsWashington (ANI): The prime suspect in the murders of actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew has been granted permission to move to another jail in Illinois. William Balfour, the estranged husband of the Oscar winner's sister Julia, was accused ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:52 am Mischa Barton spotted locking lips with galpalLondon (ANI): Just hours before being snapped kissing 'Kooks' frontman Luke Pritchard, actress Mischa Barton was spotted locking lips with a female pal on her birthday. The 'OC' star kissed and cuddled her brunette friend outside a Paris nightclub while celebratingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:47 am Will Aishwarya Rai contest on Samajwadi Party ticket from Bihar? - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:46 am Pamela flashes boobs to excite loverLondon, (ANI): Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson is leaving no stone unturned to excite her latest "love interest" scuba diver Jamie Padgett. The 41-year-old star has temporarily moved into a mobile home in Malibu while her luxury Los Angeles mansion was beingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:43 am SRK, Salman at war again? - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:38 am SRK gives Priyanka her due - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:38 am Shahrukh Khan spoiling his health!If a newcomer works round the clock, it is understandable because he has to earn besides finding a foothold for himself. But you find it hard to understand when a veteran actor like Shahrukh Khan work as hard as a debutantSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:33 am Ravi Teja, smart and young at 42!Ravi Teja, the mass hero who captured hearts with his flying punches and one-liners in Shock, Neninthe and Baladoor, turned 42 years recently. He worked for Puri Jagannath as assistant director in Ninne Pelladatha and also has a minor role inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:29 am Srisailam to strike the screens on Jan 31Srihari is playing the lead role and Ram Kiran is making the debut as hero, while Sajitha, Suhani and Sindhu are playing the female leads in Srisailam directed by KS Nageswara Rao and produced by Thativaka Rameshnaidu under the banner ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:24 am Varun and Vimala, the new love gurusThe latest film of Varun Sandesh with Vimala Raman playing the female lead is being produced by AVM Productions with Marthand K Shankar making his debut as director. The title of the film is Yevaraina Yeppudaina with a tagline 'Premalo Padochchu'.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:21 am Crew in search of title for Ram Charan's filmOver 80 per cent shooting of Ram Charan Teja's latest film was complete. Two more songs are yet to be choreographed for the flick. Kajal Agarwal is pairing up with Teja in this movie, SS Rajamouli is wielding the megaphone, whileSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:17 am Exclusive look at Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu in Aa Dekhen ZaraThe upcoming film Aa Dekhen Zara starring Bipasha Basu and Neil Nitin Mukesh has been making news for sometime now. However, the last we heard was that Neil has convinced Bips to croon for the title track of the film. Aa Dekhen Zara is apparently a romantic sci-fi thriller movie with Neil playing a photo journalist and Bipasha playing a Disco Jockey. The film was earlier said to be titled as Freeze, so we at Bollywood Hungama sourced a particular 'freeze' frame from the film that has the dusky bombshell Bipasha and Neil grooving on the dance floor. One thing is for sure that Neil who plays the photographer will have a wonderful time shooting (if his subject is Bips that is). Besides, considering the theme of this sci-fi film, it will surely make an interesting watch.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:05 am Complaints against 'Slumdog...' for 'hurting religious sentiments'A Hindu group in Goa Thursday filed three complaints with the police alleging the globally acclaimed film 'Slumdog Millionaire' 'hurts religious sentiments'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 10:31 am "No hero wanted to play grey; Farhan got the role by default" - Zoya AkhtarSo you thought it was problem for our heroes to play gay? Try grey. Saif Ali Khan and Viveik Oberoi wanted her to change the ending. They didn't want to play a Bollywood struggler in Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut. Zoya virtually had to bang on all the big doors of Bollywood until Big Brother barged in. Being the illustrious Javed Akhtar's daughter and the cool-dude Farhan's kid sister didn't help Zoya Akhtar. She had to go through the grind with one hero after another. "It doesn't help to be this one's daughter and that one's sister. I got a foot in the door. Farhan's name got me access to the stars. But no one does a film for who has sent you. I went through these times when I felt I just didn't fit in. I went through these lows when I wondered when I'd finally be able to make a film. But the trick was to hang in there. Thank God for family and friends. Thank God for Farhan. They kept my morale from sagging to ground level." Finally, the wait was worth it for Zoya. "I got the cast I wanted and now the climate in the movie theatres has changed drastically. Audiences are open to all kinds of experiences. This is the best time for me to come out. When I started casting for Luck By Chance not that many directors were willing to push the envelope. The thing about my film is that the hero is a bit of an ambitious, user and liar. A lot of our heroes were apprehensive playing a grey character. They wanted me to change the end to make the protagonist look brighter. I refused. You've to stick to your convictions. " According to Zoya, Farhan getting the part of the Bollywood struggler was the best thing to happen to Luck By Chance. "It was Reema Kagti (who directed Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd) who suggested I sign Farhan in the lead. She was the first person to approach Farhan for a part. He was supposed to play Abhay Deol's part in Reema's film. But the dates clashed with Don. Reema suggested I do Luck By Chance with Farhan. It was the best decision I could make. He knew the script in and out. He was part of it from the first draft. And every time an actor would say no to my film I'd discuss it with him and wonder where I was going wrong. I didn't feel insecure. I felt sad and angry. I never felt what I was making was wrong. No one close to me suggested that I make change in the script to make the hero less grey." Recalling those months of waiting Zoya says, "The hardest part was the endless waiting to find the actor. I was dying to get behind the camera. My producer Ritesh Sidhwani kept telling me not to get low we'll find the right guy. Little did we realize that the right guy was sitting in the room with us." Before signing Farhan, Zoya saw Farhan in his acting debut The Fakir of Venice which never got released. I've grown up with Farhan. I always knew he wanted to be an actor. In fact when he announced he wanted to be a director we were surprised. We knew he was a performer. When I spoke to him about Luck By Chance he was totally cool about it." Farhan signed Luck By Chance before Rock On. "Rock On needed less preparation than Luck By Chance. Farhan gave me the option of doing my film before or after Rock On. I chose to let him do Rock On first. I'm not afraid of the comparisons. He plays a completely different character in Luck By Chance. There's no rock star act in my film. I'm very happy with my brother's performance." Being a casting director, Zoya has seen these strugglers first-hand. "I know the character Farhan plays. I've met him before this film. And I've cast lots of actors and stars from the industry either as themselves or as characters. Anurag Kashyap doesn't play himself. He plays a writer in two scenes." Zoya can't praise her leading lady Konkona Sen Sharma enough. "She completely spoils a director with her disciplined approach. I wonder how I'll find another actress to match her easygoing professionalism. She was literally a part of our crew. Where will I find someone who's brilliant and so easy to work with?" Hrithik Roshan is not doing an item song alone. "He plays a star named Zafar Khan. Getting him was quite easy. I was working with him in another film Kismat Talkies. And when that got delayed I started to go back to the one that I wanted to do earlier. He liked Luck By Chance too and wanted to play Zafar Khan. His song is homage to all the item songs in Bollywood." On the sets Zoya had to forget her leading man was her brother. "I maintained certain decorum with Farhan, it was hard. I tried to keep him not involved with what was going on off-camera, so he'd focus on what he was doing. Farhan and I share a very close relationship. I've worked with him in various capacities." She ends, "My film is about success and failure, winning and losing and self-worth. It could've been set in any other industry."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jan 2009 | 10:31 am Will Aishwarya Rai contest on Samajwadi Party ticket from Bihar?After 'Munnabhai' Sanjay Dutt, it could be the turn of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as a Samajwadi Party candidate.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 6:31 am Freida Pinto thanks mentor Barry John for successFreida Pinto, who became a star overnight by featuring in multiple award-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', gives credit to her mentor Barry John for bringing out the actor in her.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:32 am Harman plays perfect escort to Amrita RaoAdding fuel to rumours of an affair with Amrita Rao, actor Harman Baweja played the perfect escort to his 'Victory' co-star at a promotional event at a jewellery shop here.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:32 am When Rishi Kapoor romanced son Ranbir's first crushHow would you feel if you see your father romance your first crush? Well, Ranbir Kapoor reveals he had a similar experience as a teenager.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:03 am Mugdha Godse looks forward to 'naach-gaana' in 'Jail'Model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse, who scorched the screen in Madhur Bhandarkar's offbeat film 'Fashion', now hopes to do a typical song and dance role in 'Jail'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:03 am Shah Rukh gives Priyanka more screen space in 'Billu Barber'If Priyanka Chopra declares from the rooftops that she is Shah Rukh Khan's biggest fan then it is with reason. The superstar, who has been taking more than a passing interest in the music of the films he produces, decided to give away a large portion of his duet in 'Billu Barber' to her.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 4:01 am Emraan Hashmi ready for 'Raaz 3' and fatherhoodHis 'Raaz 2' has got an encouraging opening and actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to work in the third instalment of the spooky thriller. He also feels secure enough to start a family now.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 Jan 2009 | 4:00 am Shahrukh Khan Unveils Ghar Ki Baat hai [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 29 Jan 2009 | 12:00 am 'Slumdog' kids chase dreams with stars in their eyesYoung Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar and Rubina Qureshi are the real-life slum kids who have endeared themselves to audiences worldwide with their performances in Oscar-nominated "Slumdog Millionaire".Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jan 2009 | 8:22 pm Live Chat: Mahesh Bhatt on Jan 30 at 1500 hrs ISTAs a director, his resume boasts of films like Saransh, Naam, Sadak, Aashiqui, and Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin. As a producer, off late his banner- Vishesh Films has been churning one hit after another such as Jism, Raaz, Gangster, Jannat etc. He is none other than 'The man who believes in calling a Spade a Spade'- Mahesh Bhatt. The veteran filmmaker is currently basking in the success of Raaz - The Mystery Continues. Bollywood Hungama brings you all a chance to have an interesting chat with Mahesh Bhatt on Friday, Jan 30 at 1500 hrs IST. Don't miss this one!!!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jan 2009 | 5:11 pm Kareena Kapoor to receive an award from Erin BrokovichDownload image as wallpaper Bollywood's eternal heartthrob Kareena Kapoor must surely be on cloud nine these days for reasons more than one. If you thought that her film 3 Idiots (her dream come true film with Aamir Khan) tops her list, then, its time for you to rearrange the 'toppings', as Bebo will now be presented an award for her contribution to art and cinema in February, by none other than the world-renowned environmental activist Erin Brokovich! For starters, Erin Brokovich is an American legal clerk and an environmentalist despite no formal education in law. One may also recollect that the Hollywood hottie Julia Roberts had played the title of 'Erin' in the Hollywood flick Erin Brokovich, which fetched Julia an award for the Best Actress, no less! To present the award to Kareena, Erin is reported to be air dashing to Mumbai. Needless to say, life couldn't have just been better for the Kareena girl!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jan 2009 | 4:06 pm Vidhu Vinod Chopra ropes in Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke for Broken HorsesWith a series of acclaimed films to his name, Vidhu Vinod Chopra is ready to mark his directorial debut in Hollywood with his ambitious project Broken Horses and his hunt for the lead actor is finally over. The filmmaker has signed on this year's Golden Globe Best Actor winner and Academy Award nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) for this film. Chopra also revealed that he had seen a special screening of Rourke's The Wrestler before the awards fever began. "I was bowled over by his performance. Both of us had an instant connect when we met in Los Angeles. He was my first choice and was finalized even before he won the Golden Globe; it's great to have him on board for one of the key roles in the film. Mickey deserves all the acclaim he is getting and I hope he wins the Oscar as well," said the maverick director. Broken Horses, belonging to the gangster genre with a screenplay based on an original story by Chopra himself, is the work of award-winning writer Abhijat Joshi (Lage Raho Munnabhai, Eklavya ) and script consultant Jason Richman (Bangkok Dangerous, Swing Vote). Mark Johnson (Chronicles of Narnia, The Notebook and Rain Man) is the executive producer of the film, while Chris Buchinsky (Hancock, Spiderman 2) is the story-board artist. The film is expected to be shot across New Mexico, New York and Albuquerque.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jan 2009 | 3:41 pm Theatrical promos of Sikandar and 13B to be unveiled with LBCBIG Pictures brings two enthralling films back to back this March 2009. The suspense thriller Sikandar starring Parzaan Dastur (of Parzania fame) and Ayesha Kapoor (of Black fame) and the supernatural thriller 13B starring R. Madhavan and Neetu Chandra, the promos of which would be unveiled with Luck By Chance which releases worldwide on January 30, 2009. BIG Pictures has a slate of 18 films for 2009 of which the three films above are planned for release in the first quarter. Directed by Piyush Jha, Sikandar is a suspense thriller. The story of a 14 year old schoolboy Sikander living in Kashmir with his uncle and aunt. One day, on his way home from a school football match, Sikandar finds a gun lying on the path which changes his life forever. Sikandar is a story about friendship, power, loyalty and triumph. Parzaan Dastur takes on the role of Sikandar after his heart wrenching performance in Parzania and IIFA award winner for her exceptional performance in the film Black, Ayesha Kapoor plays his conscience keeper. The film also has R. Madhavan and Sanjay Suri playing pivotal characters in the film. 13B, a supernatural thriller is about a middle class youth - Manohar and his family living on the 13th floor. The new television show is dissonantly similar to their family and as the show progresses all the happenings in the show takes place in the family too. The film is directed by National Award winning director Vikram K. Kumar. The film has R. Madhavan and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles and Sachin Khedekar, Murali Sharma and Poonam Dhillon as the supporting star cast. After the tremendous response for Ghajini and Rock On in 2008, this year BIG has 18 films stocked up in seven different languages catering to all sorts of audiences, national and international. BIG Pictures is working with a mix bag of directorial talent range from mavericks like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, David Dhawan, Shyam Bengal, Sudhir Mishra and Madhur Bhandarkar to visionaries like Farhan Akhtar and Abhinay Deo along with a fresh pool of budding talent like Zoya Akhtar, Piyush Jha and Vikram.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jan 2009 | 2:30 pm SRK to undergo surgery on his shoulder'Baadshah of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan has finally returned to 'Aamchi Mumbai' after a hectic month long schedule of good friend Karan Johar's film My Name Is Khan in the US of A. However the Superstar, who many describe as a 'Bundle of Energy', is now in severe pain courtesy a shoulder injury which he sustained whilst shooting for an action scene for Dulha Mil Gaya in December last year. SRK apparently hurt his shoulder badly then but since the pain was not severe, he decided to just go in for physiotherapy sessions and even went ahead with the shooting of My Name Is Khan. However now it seems, his shoulder can't seem to take any more strain and hence King Khan would have to go in for a surgery. The date and location of the surgery is yet to be decided. It may be recalled that the actor had previously even been operated upon for his back and knee problem. With his home production Billu Barber slated to release early next month (Feb 13) , we at Bollywood Hungama.com pray for SRK's speedy recovery.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jan 2009 | 1:00 pm Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai bestowed with Padma Shri honour2009 may not have begun on a good note for Akshay Kumar, what with the debacle of CC2C, but Republic Day (Jan 26) brought in some good news for the superstar. Akshay Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri by the Govt. of India for his contribution to cinema. Apart from Akshay, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also the proud recipient of the Padma Shri, regarded as one of the top civilian honors in the country. Akshay Kumar may not have won many awards in his illustrious career but this honor coming from the Govt. of India surely means a lot to the 'Kinng' of Bollywood. As for Aishwarya, she has made the entire Bachchan parivar proud with this achievement. After Shri. Harivanshrai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya becomes the 4th family member of the Bachchan parivar to receive the Padma Shri. Besides Akshay and Ash, veteran actress and dancing queen of yesteryears Helen was also bestowed with the Padma Shri for her contribution to art and cinema. From the field of music, playback singers Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan, Ghazal singer Penaaz Masani and music composer Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar also made it to the list of Padma Shri awardees this year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jan 2009 | 12:58 pm
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