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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 6:28 pm Shah Rukh discharged from hospital
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:38 pm India's Pinky at the Oscar red-carpet
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 4:41 pm Freida Pinto wants to settle in New York
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 3:04 pm 'Delhi 6' is riding on a unique wayIt seems people behind the creation of 'Delhi 6' are putting their whole in promoting this much-awaited movie.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 3:02 pm Adnan Sami's wife loses case in High Court against himAfter weeks of despondency, Adnan Sami finally saw a glimmer of hope and happiness. On Tuesday morning the Mumbai High Court dismissed Adnan's wife Sabah's plea that he and his parents be evacuated from the home that Adnan shares with his wife. Says the relieved Adnan, "It has been a traumatic time for me, with my father lying critically ill in the same house that my wife wanted me out of. I was determined to have my parents stay in my house. Now the honorable court has dismissed my wife's plea to have us out. The honorable Judge said that this case belongs to the courts dealing with domestic cases, not in the High Court. If Sabah decides to appeal, I'm ready to give her a long and grueling battle ahead. I'm a lawyer, remember?" It remains to be seen whether Mrs. Sami chooses to carry her battle to take away her martially-inherited property. Adnan is all set to give her a tough fight. "She wanted to take away my home and dog. If she had her way, she'd snatch away my father as well. When my frail father heard that the High Court had ruled in my favour, he opened his eyes smiled and closed it again. That smile is all the vindication I needed."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:35 pm "If a group has problem with a movie, it should go to the censor board" - Yash ChopraBollywood doyen and FICCI Entertainment Committee Chairman Yash Chopra has appealed to the Indian audience to stop protesting against films, leading to state specific film bans. He also appealed the Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Anand Sharma to make sure that films certified by the Indian Censor Board, the apex film certification body, were not banned by Central or State governments. Addressing the inaugural session of FICCI Frames '09, Chopra said, "If a group has problem with a movie, it should go to the censor board for their objection. People need to understand that a lot of hard work and money goes in making a movie," said Chopra. Chopra also added that the Indian entertainment industry is not immune to the current recessionary trend and that it is time for the industry to come together. "This is a very bad year for the entertainment industry overall and the film industry is feeling the pain of the recession. It's time to think, restructure and reorganise things in this time of correction. Whatever happens, loss or profit, we have learnt lessons in the past." On unrest among technical workforce in the TV and film industries, Chopra added, "It is time for sectors within the film industry to come together and sacrifice so that the industry can live tomorrow and survive. It's not a time for confrontation or egos. I know money is important; but films are not made by money but by creativity and talent which we are very good at." "FICCI Frames has been growing year on year and its 10th edition undoubtedly shows that. We can see growth in the number of delegates and even in the number of the countries participating", he added. The inaugural session at 10th FICCI Frames, Mumbai, also saw Chairman of FICCI Entertainment Committee Yash Chopra passing on the baton to eminent filmmaker Karan Johar, who will now be Co-Chairman of the committee along with Sony Entertainment Network CEO Kunal Dasgupta. An elated Karan said, "I am honoured and grateful to be a part of FICCI. It was my father's dream that I should be close to Indian stalwarts like Manmohan Shetty, Amit Khanna and Yash Chopra amongst others. I am only taking his dream forward. I thank FICCI for taking care of everyone in the Indian film industry and leading it to the global platform."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:30 pm Shah Rukh discharged from hospital after shoulder surgeryBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who underwent a successful shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy hospital here Monday evening, has been discharged, said a hospital source.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:01 pm Government mulling stimulus for entertainment industryThe government will consider a stimulus package for the Indian media and entertainment industry as it, too, requires attention like any other sector in these difficult times, Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma said Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:01 pm Media industry to cross Rs 1lakh-cr mark - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:56 pm Shah Rukh undergoes shoulder surgery, to be discharged soonBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan underwent a successful shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy hospital in south Mumbai on Monday and will be discharged in a couple of days, a source close to the actor said.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:28 pm Basanti of `Sholay' gets a namesake in NepalDecades after she won rave reviews playing Basanti, the chatterbox village belle with unparalleled skill in driving her horse cart, Bollywood icon Hema Malini has received an unexpected tribute.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:26 pm Cheluvine Ninna Nodalu song for 60 lakhsShivrajkumar-Sonal Chauhan starrer Cheluvine Ninna Nodalu has completed nearly 50%of the shooting; recently the climax song was shot at Chancery Pavilion under dance choreographer Imran Sardaria. All the important actors in the film (Shivrajkumar, Sonal Chauhan, Tarun, Venkatesh Prasad, Dattanna,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:20 pm Serial Naaku Tanti - Episode 1287The doctor suggests Kalyani to admit Fatima in a mental hospital. Kalyani is worried and feels unable to manage all the affairs.Megha calls Poorvi and asks her about the news in Hosamane channel. When she express her surprise, she tells herSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:16 pm Mandya Ramesh organising retrospective of Kannada FilmsKannada Film Industry has started celebrating 75th Anniversary of Kannada Films for 15 days from today. The Industry has already announced 15 days holiday in order to prepare for the celebration. On this occasion, Natana Rangamantapa, Mysore has organised an eventSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:11 pm Recuperating Shah Rukh Khan to host the Filmfare awards on March 7 !Whoever thought that workaholic Shah Rukh Khan would make hay and sit back as he recovers from his surgery, there is news.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm Paris Hilton has the hots for Kylie Minogue !Paris Hilton, 27, has admitted to having a girl-on-girl crush on the 40-year-old Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm Shah Rukh Khan recovering at the Breach Candy Hospital!Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who underwent a surgery to repair the tear in the main muscle of his left shoulder, is recovering well, doctors attending on him here said today.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm It takes Saif and Kareena five takes to get that perfect kiss!!Ever thought that it would take you much time to kiss someone you loved the most?Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm Julia Roberts to shoot for Brad Pitt`s next in India !Hollywood actress Julia Roberts who had recently visited India with hubby Danny Moder in tow will be returning soon.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm B-town`s uber hot lad Shahid Kapur vows not to get a girlfriend!Sad news ladies, industry`s hot bod hunk Shahid Kapur has vowed not to get a girlfriend any time soon.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm Model found dead at Kolkata residence!Sanchaita Sarkar, a Kolkata based model was found hanging to a ceiling fan at her Jodhpur Garden residence on Monday evening.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm I share better chemistry with Masakalli than Sonam: Abhishek!Abhishek unravels his hopes from the film and the shades of his character in a candid chat, exclusively with .Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm Edison Film Awards FunctionThe second annual 'Edison award' was held yesterday at Manford auditorium, Santhome Hr Sec School in a grand manner. The best of all categories behind the screen were awarded in the function. Trishakthi sundaraman, the producer of Vallamai Tharayo handed overSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:05 pm Adnan Sami's wife loses property case - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:01 pm Kamal inaugurates Milan 2009Kamal Hassan was the chief guest who inaugurated the second edition of 'Milan 2009', an inter-college cultural fest at SRM University in Chennai. Kamal said, "A cultural festival like this provides the apt stage to bring out the artist in everySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:59 am Celina Jaitley alleges rude behaviour at Delhi airportCelina Jaitley says she had a harrowing experience with the airport authorities in New Delhi when she was going through the security check for her morning flight to Mumbai.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:56 am SRK surgery a success
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:54 am Rajinikanth, most stylish Indian heroFamous hair stylist of Bollywood, Aalim considers superstar Rajinikanth as the most stylish actor in the country.Superstar Rajinikanth is popular for undergoing a tremendous metamorphosis in terms of dressing and style for his films. For his forthcoming film Endhiran - TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:53 am Another win for 'Slumdog Millionaire'After winning top honours at the Golden Globes and BAFTA, Oscar favourite "Slumdog Millionaire" has won an award at the Art Directors Guild Awards.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:48 am Motion Picture Association opens office in IndiaMotion Picture Association of America (MPAA), a trade organization for American film industry, opened its first Indian office here on Monday.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:47 am 'Billu' in trouble again over lyrics - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:46 am Abhishek Bachchan: East meets west - Screen Weekly
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:45 am Hugh Jackman wants Heath Ledger to win OscarLondon, Feb 17 (ANI): Aussie star Hugh Jackman wants late actor Heath Ledger to win an Academy award for his role in The Dark Knight. The X-men star insists he would love his late fellow countryman to get the posthumous honour."ISource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:44 am Nandita's Firaag wins Best Film award in Pakistan - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:41 am Freida Pinto planning to move to New YorkWashington (ANI): Indian actress Freida Pinto is planning to move to New York because Big Apple "just feels like home.” The star from Mumbai has admitted that she's beginning to feel homesick after a worldwide promotional tour of her breakthrough movieSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:40 am Megan Fox voted hottest Sci-Fi Babe EverWashington (ANI): Hollywood actress Megan Fox has been named the sexiest sci-fi babe of all time in a new poll. In the poll conducted by MSN Movies, the 22-year-old actress landed the top spot for her role as car-obsessed beauty MikaelaSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:36 am Hayden dumps Milo due to lifestyle differencesWashington (ANI): Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere has split from her beau Milo Ventimiglia due to lifestyle differences. Its been reported that the major age gap between them, Panettiere being 19 and Milo 31, led to conflicts."It was a lifestyle conflict, theySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:33 am I am very jealous of Ash: Abhishek
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:21 am Farhan Akhtar, Asin get top honours at Max Stardust AwardsDirector-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar and actress Asin Thottumkal bagged top honours for their performances in "Rock On!" and "Ghajini" respectively at the Max Stardust Awards 2009.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:19 am SRK's shoulder surgery successful; will take months to recover completely thoughThe 'Baadshah' of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan underwent a shoulder surgery yesterday at the Breach Candy hospital in South Mumbai. The surgery was necessitated as the actor had sustained a tear in the main muscle in his left shoulder during the shoot of Dulha Mil Gaya. The superstar, whose film Billu released last week, had a successful surgery and will be discharged from the hospital in a couple of days. He has been advised to rest and the time for recuperation would be around six weeks. The surgery on the 43 year old star's shoulder was performed under the supervision of shoulder specialist Dr. Sanjay Desai using the arthroscopic method. Under this surgical technique, a tube-like instrument is inserted into a joint to inspect, diagnose and repair the torn tissues. Dr. Desai said that the operation which lasted for one and-a-half hour was immensely successful. Later, he also added that Shah Rukh will be discharged in a day or two, but, he will have to take around four to six weeks to return to work and four to six months to recover completely. Not the one to take things lying down, Shah Rukh, who also owns IPL team the Kolkata Knight Riders, will be busy with the second season of the IPL that's scheduled to begin in April.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:08 am Nandita Das' 'Firaaq' bags award at Pakistan's KARA film festTwo Indian films, - Nandita Das' directorial debut "Firaaq" and a documentary "Superman of Malegaon" - have won the Ciepie awards at the 7th Kara Film Festival here.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:01 am Vijay TV’s Ella Pugazum Oruvan Oruvanukae - Galatta.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:00 am Indian media, entertainment industry seen at $21 bn by 2013The Indian media and entertainment business that grew 15 percent annually since 2006 into a $11.68-billion (Rs.584 billion) industry in 2008 is seen to top $21 billion over the next five years, says a joint study by a leading chamber and a consultancy released Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:00 am NDTV Imagine now available for US audiencesAfter making its presence felt in India, Britain, the Middle East and the north African region, Hindi general entertainment channel NDTV Imagine will now be accessible to audiences in the US as well.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:00 am Vote: Ash's hottest Pink look - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:57 am Armour clad Salman on the sets of Veer - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:49 am Shahrukh with his Angels - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:49 am Shilpa Shetty to shoot IPL music video with Ken GhoshClick above for more stills Shilpa who's lately bought IPL shares in the Rajasthan Royals is all set to shoot a sizzling music video to promote her cricket team. The song an evocative Rajasthani-folk number entitled 'Halla Bol' has been composed by Anand Raj Anand. It will be choreographed by Ken Ghosh who stopped doing music videos once he became a feature filmmaker. Says Shilpa excitedly. "I'm so glad Ken is making an exception for me. We chose Anand Raj Anand because he's an expert at catchy folk songs. I first worked in a film with his music when he scored for Pardesi Babu. I was simply bowled over by the numbers. Today when I hear the song he has composed for our team I feel deeply enthused." So enthused is Shilpa her beau and co-partner Raj Kundra by the Anand Raj Anand's Rajasthani song that they've apparently decided to shell out a mini fortune close to Rs. 1 crore, to shoot the song featuring Shilpa. Though Shilpa isn't revealing any more, a source close to her says her IPL music video would be better than anything that Shilpa has done before. Says the source, "From 'UP Bihar Lootne' to 'Shut Up And Bounce'...Shilpa's item songs have always been special. She wants her IPL music video to be her best item song ever. She's working on the costumes, accessories everything in advance so that when they shoot the video in March she'll sizzle like never before." Close to Rs. 3 crores are expected to be spent on the music video. Laughs Shilpa, "I'm not revealing any figures, except the one that you'll see in the music video."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:45 am Preity Zinta nominated for Canada's Genie AwardsBollywood actress Preity Zinta has been nominated for the 24th Genie Awards for her performance in "Heaven on Earth", directed by Canada-based Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:42 am Priyanka on a 'man' hunt - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:31 am Delhi-6 screened at Museum Of Modern Art in New YorkRakeysh Mehra missed his Saturday-night flight to New York for a very special screening of Delhi 6, when the flight left it carried producer Ronnie Screwvala, Sonam Kapoor and Rakeysh's wife Bharti, but not Rakeysh and Abhishek. Instead Rakeysh Mehra together with his leading man Abhishek Bachchan headed for New York on Sunday morning for the Sunday-night screening of Delhi 6 at the super-prestigious Museum Of Modern Art. Speaking in transit from Dubai, "We wanted to finish with this NY screening before having our first screening for cast crew and family. I'm absolutely proud that it's being screened at MOMA. Very proud that they chose Delhi 6. MOMA is not a theatre one can hire for a screening. Their curator saw our film. He sent an email saying it'd be a pleasure to screen our film at MOMA." No other film from any part of the world ever has been premiered at MOMA. Rakeysh refuses to take the credit. "It's not about just Delhi 6. India is doing well all over the world. So our cinema is bound to benefit from that. Happily for us, Delhi 6 is as Indian as it can get. I haven't designed the film for Western audiences. We need to cultivate a taste for our recipe among western audiences and not cater to their tastes." But before that on Saturday evening, Rakeysh watched the entire release print on his own. Not even the film's lead pair or the director's wife Bharati who edits his films were allowed to join Rakeysh. "Just me in the theatre with my film. For the sake of watching my film all alone before it's given over to the world I cancelled my flight to New York on Saturday. I was supposed to leave for NY on Saturday night, I left on Sunday night, just so that I could watch my film with me all alone. I didn't want anyone else with me. After this I don't think I'll watch the film again." Rakeysh liked what he saw. "I deserved this opportunity to have the entire theatre to myself and watch my baby before it's given over to the world. I've never given this leave-taking to any film of mine earlier. Yeah, I feel the baby can stand up on its own feet now. Not that one can ever be satisfied with what one makes. Rahman once told me getting 90 percent of what you want to create is very hard. But getting from 90 to 91 percent is just as hard. That last lap is impossible to achieve. There's no finishing line. I wish I had one more month with Delhi 6. But it has to go out now." Rakeysh and his team return to Mumbai on Tuesday for a screening for the cast and crew. "And then we've a formal premiere of Delhi 6 on Thursday, not in Mumbai but Delhi. Why Delhi? It is a film about Delhi, isn't it? My film belongs to Delhi and all the small cities of India." Concludes Rakeysh, "We've done as much we could for the film. The rest is not up to us."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 9:46 am Hugh Jackman praying for an Oscar to Ledger
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2009 | 9:33 am Ranbir in but no Imran in Shimit Amin's nextChak De India may have released one and a half years back but it's director Shimit Amin is yet to get his next film on floors. While it is confirmed that Shimit, who had started his career as a director with a gritty Ab Tak Chappan, will be making his next with Yash Raj Films, there has been uncertainty around the cast of the film. While rumor mongers have already announced the cast with Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan sharing the frame, this is far from true. Says a source attached to the film, "These are all baseless rumors. Mischief makers just make up a cast and start announcing it all over. Now they want the world to believe that this yet untitled film would bring Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan together. Agreed that both are hot in the industry circle today and bringing them together would be a casting coup of sorts. However, it isn't happening for sure with this film." Monica Bhattacharya, Yash Raj Films' spokesperson, too sets the record straight, "Shimit's next stars Ranbir Kapoor and that's the only truth to the story. When people write something, they don't even bother contacting the right channels. So let me put this on record that Imran Khan is not a part of this film." Apparently, the search for the leading lady of the film is still on with no name being finalized opposite Ranbir. "That's true", says Monica, "Yash Raj Films is yet to close on the heroine for the film." She isn't willing to divulge much on the film's plot either. "There isn't anything that can be declared now. When the time is right (with Yash Raj Films releasing their yearly calendar), we would know what this film is all about from both the genre and the plot perspective." Talking about the production house's calendar for 2009, it is surprising that the dates for their next few films are yet to be announced. "Yash Raj Films started the trend of announcing not just the title and the cast of the film but also the exact date. They have always stuck to it as well. Yes, they have delayed it a little this year but that's ok. They don't want to announce any random date and then rollback at a later stage. You would soon hear from them, at least before the first quarter of 2009 comes to an end", says a source who wished to be unnamed. However, it is confirmed that Shimit Amin's film would soon go on floors. "The shooting would begin soon and the film would be released before the end of 2009", signs off Monica.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 9:17 am Anurag Kashyap bumps into Aditya Chopra at a Dev D showAnurag Kashyap had an amazing surprise waiting for him at the PVR theatre in Juhu recently. He ran into Aditya Chopra who had come to see Dev D as part of the paying audience. The reclusive director who makes it point to watch all major films at paid previews made an exception for Dev D and braved the eyes and whispers of the aam junta after reading the positive reviews. Luckily the audience left Aditya alone to watch the film. Anurag is still disbelieving of what's happening to his surrealistic take on Devdas. "My friend Rajat Kapoor suggested that I go and check out the theatres on Saturday evening to see audiences' reaction. I very reluctantly took his advice. Little did I know what was waiting for me at the PVR at Juhu. It looked like the whole industry had turned up for the public screening after hearing good things about my film. There were Anupam and Kirron Kher, Minissha Lamba, producer Madhu Mantena and lots of other people from our ilk." But the surprise of the evening was Aditya Chopra. "When I found him sitting next to me I didn't know how to react." Aditya sure knew how to react. After the screening he sent Anurag a message saying that Dev D rocked and that he should continue on the path that he had chosen for himself. Says Anurag, "I wouldn't like to reveal what he smsed me. But yes, Aditya Chopra's words mean a lot to me. Frankly, I never thought my film would get this kind of a response. It is an exhilarating experience. The actors have contributed so much not only Abhay Deol but the two leading ladies. People say Mahi Gill shows flashes of Suchitra Sen in her performance. As for Kalki, she didn't falter one bit in living out her character."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 9:07 am No heavy-duty work for King Khan for a few monthsNo heavy-duty action scenes for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for the next six months, say doctors who successfully operated upon him for a nagging pain in the left shoulder.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:33 am Kamal Sadanah's new film 'Goa Goa'After remaking his father's VICTORIA NO. 203, actor turned producer Kamal Sadanah is ready to take the big step of directing his next film, titled GOA GOA. "There are two stories running parallel in the film. The first is based in Mumbai in today's times and the other is set in Goa in 1979. That explains why Goa is repeated twice in its title," Kamal Sadanah tells me. Writing the script was a challenge. "The story was conceived by me, while Sukhwant Dhadda, Brij Katyal and I are writing the screenplay. I have decided to make this film under my father's banner Dynamo International," says Kamal. The film will go on floors as soon as the casting is complete. "For the Goa segment, I am looking at a new cast. The characters are interesting and require freshness and innocence. I am in the process of launching a talent hunt where anyone interested just needs to log on to my company's website and see if they qualify for the role. For the Mumbai segment, there are some established names that I cannot reveal at this stage," Kamal reveals.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:19 am Dual treat with 'Delhi-6'Download Delhi-6 wallpapers While watching a big film, you're often treated to the promos of forthcoming films. In fact, most producers feel that launching the first look of their soon-to-be-released film with a keenly-anticipated biggie would ensure terrific exposure for the film. Post RANG DE BASANTI, everyone's confident that Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's DELHI 6 would attract moviegoers aplenty. In view of the fact that the film would have a strong opening, its producers, UTV, have decided to include the first look of Vishal Bhardwaj's KAMINEY and Ramgopal Varma's AGYAT with the prints of DELHI 6. These two films have been in news for a while now and one waits with bated breath to see how their first look is.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:13 am After 'Karzzz' failure, Himesh working harder than everHimesh Reshammiya has been lying low ever since his 'Karzzz' fell flat at the box-office, but his silence is misleading as the actor-singer has just immersed himself in loads of work. Not only are two of his films almost complete, the third is set to go on floors soon.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2009 | 4:01 am '13B' crew had strange experiences, but say 13 not unluckyActor R. Madhavan says he had some strange experiences while shooting forthcoming horror flick '13B' but insists he isn't superstitious about the number 13 being inauspicious.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:00 am Bhootwala Launched [Gallery]Television channel Sab TV launched a horror comedy serial titled as Bhootwala at a function held at the bjn banquets in Fun Republic. Check out the snaps to get a taste of what is kept in store to tickle the funny bone.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am Exclusive Synopsis - SikandarSikandar Raza is a 14 year old schoolboy in Kashmir. Ever since his parents were killed by militants 10 years back, he has lived with his aunt and uncle, in a small town in Kashmir. All Sikandar’s desires revolve around the happiness of his foster parents, and getting the ball into the goal on the football field.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am Dev D conquers the BOA good small budget movie rakes in an average of Rs. 6 crores and this is for the third time in a row that a film from the spot boy palette that has done so exceptionally well.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am Remembering BasantiDespite showing their resentment towards Bollywood for the wrong depiction of Gautham Buddhas birthplace, Nepali people have also shown their love for Hindi films.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am A Video To Promote Sikander [Gallery]Acclaimed composing team of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan and Loy were the stars in action shooting for the promotional video of the song titled as Dhoop Ke Sikkee for the forthcoming flick Sikander being produced by BIG Pictures.The canning took place at the Mehboob Studio.Piyush Jhan is the director of the film having P Arzaan Dastur and Ayesha Kapoor in the lead roles.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am A jolt for VeerTrouble came for the makers of Salman Khans dream project Veer in the form of an old wall.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am Celina alleges rude behaviour in Delhi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Feb 2009 | 7:20 pm Preity Zinta nominated for Canadian award
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Feb 2009 | 6:45 pm Nandita Das's Firaaq honoured in Pak
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Feb 2009 | 6:21 pm Nandita Das, Mahesh Bhatt grace the Kara Film Festival in PakistanActress turned filmmaker Nandita Das along with Mahesh Bhatt made their presence felt at the annual Kara Film Festival in Karachi, Pakistan Post the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, relations between India and Pakistan seemed to have strained even more, hence not many film personalities from India graced the event. However it was heartening to see Nandita and Mahesh Bhatt grace the event one day before its conclusion. It was a moment of pride and joy for Nandita Das as her maiden directorial venture Firaaq bagged the 'Best Film' award at the festival. The film was screened on Saturday (14th Feb). Both Bhatt and Das were of the opinion that festivals like these provide a great forum to interact with like-minded people from different parts of the world, especially during troubled times, when the exchange of people and artistes becomes all the more important as a part of the peace process. Around 120 short films, 60 documentaries and 50 feature films were screened at this year's edition of the Kara Film Festival.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Feb 2009 | 4:52 pm Shah Rukh Khan undergoes surgery, can’t work for a monthMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan underwent surgery at a city hospital on Monday and doctors said the film star would not be able to work for at least a month.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 16 Feb 2009 | 4:30 pm Karan Johar at his candid best on Farhan Akhtar's 'Oye! It's Friday!''Oye! It's Friday!' has been one entertaining show so far for its audiences, week after week with 'action-packed' episodes full of surprises, shocks and revelation to add a touch of excitement to our weekends. This week too, 'Oye! It's Friday!' keeps up with its tradition of entertainment with the many twists, turns and convulsive curves with none other than the smooth talker Karan Johar as the guest on the hot seat. Farhan uncovers hidden secrets and unknown fact about Karan's childhood when he enjoyed dancing to tunes of renowned Jeetendra's song 'Tathaiya Tathiya Ho'. Farhan gets into his mischievous best as he quizzes KJo with 'Raped' Fire round where he asks a series of embarrassing questions to KJo. If that wasn't enough, the show gives the audience a performance to remember with the 'Sharara' lass Shamita Shetty gyrating her way to win the audience hearts. However, roping the audience together is the magical International 'Ariel Act' all the way from Hungary who will perform the astonishing aerial act. Following them is Suzie Q, the latest sensation in play-back singing who has taken Bollywood by storm with her exceptional voice. So stay tuned for this week's show of 'Oye! It's Friday!' on February 20 at 10 pm only on NDTV Imagine.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Feb 2009 | 4:19 pm NDTV Imagine now available for US audiencesAfter making its presence felt in India, Britain, the Middle East and the north African region, Hindi general entertainment channel NDTV Imagine will now be accessible to audiences in the US as well.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Feb 2009 | 4:02 pm Motion Picture Association opens office in IndiaMotion Picture Association of America (MPAA), a trade organization for American film industry, opened its first Indian office here Monday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Feb 2009 | 3:33 pm Shah Rukh undergoes shoulder surgery, to be discharged soonBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan underwent a successful shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy hospital in south Mumbai Monday and will be discharged in a couple of days, a source close to the actor said.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Feb 2009 | 3:03 pm Farhan Akhtar, Asin get top honours at Max Stardust AwardsDirector-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar and actress Asin Thottumkal bagged top honours for their performances in 'Rock On!' and 'Ghajini' respectively at the Max Stardust Awards 2009.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Feb 2009 | 3:00 pm "Delhi 6 will appeal to the audiences because of its new narrative" - Abhishek BachchanSo often actors who are "on the edge" tend to forget how quickly the mountain of their talent can turn into the molehill of their image. But Abhishek Bachchan has developed such a talent for going so far over the edge so many times in his career that it's as if, by establishing his own perspective, he's redefined the boundaries. As one of modern cinema's most luminous points of light, binding together such disparate, and often desperate, is a sense of honour that seems to come from Abhi's implicit understanding of how far over the edge fate can lead us. But the buck doesn't stop there. Getting the chance to talk to the uber- talented Bachchan last weekend was, well, icing on the cake. It's no wonder that he has found so much success in his work for cult roles like in Yuva, Guru, Sarkar and Sarkar Raj - he is an intense but laid back man drawn to his passion while also seeming quite grounded. Our talk was brief, but what followed was a look into the process of making this genius. We won our battle to make Abhishek smile. But he made us smile too, which is maybe more important anyway. The principally serious-minded actor who loves joking around off and on the sets was closing in on the end of a long day on Valentine's Day as a special guest at the Indian Idol show taking place at the R.K. Studios in Chembur. He walks on to the sets along with his co-star Sonam Kapoor, shakes a leg to his favourite 'Kaala Bandar' and 'Masakali' to which the audiences scream 'once more'. He really got in the groove with his rapper style dance. Next, his bouncers in grey coloured safari suits come close to the sets signaling that it's time for Abhi to exit...and exit quick because he had to catch a flight to New York in the next five hours. Out walks the soaring Bachchan in his black suede suit with shiny black boots. By then, we had given up hope. He opens the door of his vanity van. Gets in and shuts it. Within seconds his bouncers open the door again, and then the extraordinary happens. Abhishek Bachchan invites us in his vanity van for the only interview he wanted to do on the V-Day. We knew it is hard work to talk to a journo after a four hour long shoot on the reality show but also knew that he's happy to do what he can to support Delhi 6. Five minutes into the interview, we hear "A.B., you in?" to which he replied, "Yeah Bhabhs". Now this is what a true gentleman does. He introduced us to Sonali Bendre, one of the Indian Idol judges for the season. "Meet my bhabhi Sonali", he says with utmost respect. His sweet bhabhi requests us, "How much time will you take to finish the interview?" We say, "Give us five minutes please". We were punctual and concluded on time. Ten minutes is what Abhishek took from us. But what we took back on that special day from Abhi was - his affability, his liberality, his gravity and his sincerity towards his family, his work, his fellow colleagues and journalists like us. Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent and UK's Harrow Observer columnist Devansh Patel met the towering personality called Abhishek Bachchan, on perhaps one of his most busiest days, where we discussed success, failure, overseas audience, Rishi Kapoor, Waheeda Rahman, 'Genda Phool' and of course, Delhi 6, all in ten minutes. Didn't we say he had to catch a flight? How far are we going to see an actor like you stretch? It feels as if you're already on the apex of your acting career. Thank you. It's very kind of you to say that. But it's not about how far I'm going to stretch. It's about how far the directors are willing to push. It's always been about the director and I've always maintained that. We actors, unfortunately, end up walking away with all the credit but it has to go to the directors. I'm very fortunate that somebody like Rakeysh picked me to play Roshan in Delhi 6. We have tried something new. I think Rakeysh is somebody who you've grown to expect to change and to introduce a new narrative and a new language to cinema. I do hope that people appreciate the effort we've put into Delhi 6. When we met Rakeysh Mehra and one of the writers, Kamlesh Pandey, they told us that Delhi 6 is a modern interpretation of Raj Kapoor's Jaagte Raho. Let's put it this way. You see the film through Roshan's eyes and he leads you through the entire film. He is almost the conduit. He speaks to the audiences throughout the film through his voiceover, through his actions. This is something I've never done before and I hope I manage to take my audience through the film because if I manage to do that, it will mean that the audiences have managed to allow themselves to be gripped by the story and the screenplay. People always ask you - What have you learnt from your failure. Let's flip the question. What have you learnt from your success? Not to take it seriously (smiles). That's the one thing everybody who've been successful will tell you. The day you start taking success seriously, it'll take it back from you the next day. Your success is an acknowledgment of your hard work and hopefully good work. But in order to maintain it, you have to continue to work hard if not harder. If you don't, as fast as you caught it, it's going to go away. I speak to the audiences throughout the film through voiceover and actions You will be the first Indian actor to put on an accent throughout the film. Was it then necessary to put on an enunciation to justify your character? There is an interesting story behind this. We worked out an accent. I had an accent coach because Roshan was born and brought up in New York. So we felt that Roshan should have a strong New York accent. We did a few readings and worked on it for a month. I was then ready with the lingo. Once I was ready, we did another reading with Rakeysh and recorded it, and when I heard it again, I said, "You know what I feel is going to happen is that this film is so rooted to India and Indian culture and it's so meant for the Indian audience that it can alienate them to some extent because they might have trouble understanding what I was saying". The NRI's wouldn't have a problem accepting it but back home in India things might go wrong. I had this thought because I was watching an English movie channel in India where this movie had English subtitles. I enquired why an English film should have an English subtitle to which they explained that a lot of times our Indian audience cannot understand the accent. So they want to read and know exactly what the person speaks. That made a lot of sense to me. So what did you and Rakeysh finally decide? I suggested Rakeysh to have a twang but not a very heavy accent because we could've confused our Indian audience. He thought about it for a very long time and still wanted to go with the accent. He convinced me to do another reading and by the end of it he finally agreed with me. We went for a faint hint of the accent. So in spite of training for a month we eventually did not go for it while we were on the sets. You will notice it once you see the film. After Sarkar Raj making it to the 'Top Ten' films at the U.K box office last year, do you think the overseas audience are now accepting a change in cinema by not being tempted by just candy floss films? I've always believed that a good film works and a bad film doesn't. Movies like Black, Sarkar and Sarkar Raj which are song-less films have proved that they can collect huge amounts of money at the box office and do extremely well. All these films have gone down as one of the highest grossing films of that particular year. Having said that, I do believe that there is a bit of a glass ceiling. We as Indians want to see certain elements in our films. We love our song, our dance, our emotion, and if you see the trend, it's not only about candy floss films. It's about a film which has poetic justice. Song, dance and emotions are the three strong pillars of Indian films which I think are required and that's when your audience opens up. So although I think Sarkar Raj did break the shackles last year, it will still take more time until the overseas completely accepts a song-less film. I suggested Rakeysh to have a twang but not a very heavy accent because we could've confused our Indian audience So is it right to say that Delhi 6 has all the three pillars? You're right. Delhi 6 is a very commercial film. It's got its song, dance and emotions but it's also got a new narrative. I think Delhi 6 will appeal to both Indian and the overseas audiences because of its strong narrative. Please share with us your unforgettable experience working with Waheeda-ji and Rishi-ji. (Smiles) They are two of my favourites. I've worked with Waheeda aunty before in Om Jai Jagdish. It was a sheer honour to work with her again. She is the most dignified and beautiful lady on Earth. She's such a wonderful person to be on the sets with. She has this aura about her which lights up everyone's life and I can't be more privileged that I have already done two films with her. Actors go through their entire career not having an opportunity to work with her because she doesn't do lot of work. I was very excited that she had agreed to do Delhi 6. I was equally, if not slightly more, excited about Chintu uncle (Rishi Kapoor) because he was my childhood hero. If there was anybody after dad for me, it was Chintu uncle. So there I was, with one of my childhood idols. Guess what; he didn't let me down at all in terms of whatever I expected of him in the screen space I share with him in the film. He is sheer brilliance. He is so effortless yet stylish and just the class with which he pulls off his performances is commendable and makes you very envious. It's been ages that we Indians have played that one song in every marriage taking place in India. The last one I remember was 'Didi Tera Dewar Deewana' from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. I guess 'Genda Phool' has arrived with a bang. (Smiles) What's wonderful about 'Genda Phool' as oppose to the rest of the album is that it's a fantastic fusion between a folk song and a modern orchestration and production. What's heartening about 'Genda Phool' is that it makes you feel that India still has its heart in its roots. You give them (audience) something which is embedded in Indian culture; they're going to go for it. I'm so happy about that. It's an old folk song which Rahman and his team reproduced with the infusion of modern beats. The song epitomises the India of today.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Feb 2009 | 2:06 pm
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