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Slumdog kids want a house from Sonia
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 5:59 pm Neil is a nice guy: Mughda Godse
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 4:44 pm Live Chat: Gul Panag on March 21 at 1500 hrs ISTThe very moment when we say 'light', you are bound to think of the 'Sun', and the very moment we say 'beauty', you are bound to think of the 'Rose'. Likewise, the very moment we say 'Gorgeously Talented Actress', one is definitely bound (by leaps and bounds) to think of the one and only Gul Panag, who has, by now, been immensely successful in taking everyone's breath away with some of the most breath-taking performances that the silver screen has ever witnessed! The good news is that this PYT will be not just over the place, but in every heart's palace, with her yet another brilliant performance in her forthcoming film Straight, in which she is in love with the 'sexually-confused' Vinay Pathak. Gul will be live on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Saturday, March 21, at 1500 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 4:26 pm Priyanka poses for Ferragamo's Spring-Summer '09 collection in L'Officiel'If there is heaven, it is here, it is here, it is here'...goes a famous saying. But after looking at the recent cover of L'Officiel, we are forced to conclude that 'If at all, there is a Fairy on Earth, it is her, it is her, it is her'. And we are indeed referring to none other than the yummy delight and the visual treat called Priyanka Chopra, who looks like a Mother of all Fairies! Full marks to the creative team as well as the (Lucky) photographer and also to the (Luckiest) camera to have caught this actress' mind blowing expressions, which are totally priceless! Although one must admit that the cover does make Priyanka resemble the lovely Sophie Lauren at the first go, but it's the Desi girl's desi-ness that brings her exclusive charm to the picture. And it is this Chopra girl, who simply has the year 2009 tailor made written for her, thanks to the multitude of releases that she has got this year. All in all, this Power-packed issue of L'Officiel really lives up to the tagline of 'The Power Issue'.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 19 Mar 2009 | 4:20 pm Asin's aide goes missing
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 4:19 pm Slumdog kids have a date with Sonia Gandhi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 3:46 pm Little Rubina, Azhar have date with Sonia GandhiAll dressed up and smiling, the child stars of Oscar winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" - Rubina Ali Qureshi and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail Shaikh - came from the shanties of Mumbai and met Congress president Sonia Gandhi here today.Source: Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 3:25 pm Ravi Kishan eyes National Award
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 1:52 pm Ash 'happy' to work with any actor
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 1:36 pm Disney features it's first black princess
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 1:22 pm Bebo as airhostess?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 1:07 pm Goody signs book deal detailing her last moments
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:44 pm In quotes: Natasha Richardson tributes - BBC News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:39 pm Goody to take favourite picture to the grave - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:35 pm Natasha Richardson dies after fall on ski slope!Natasha Richardson died Wednesday at age 45 after suffering a head injury during a beginners` ski lesson.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:23 pm Shah Rukh ropes in Hollywood writer-director David Benullo for `Ra.1`!Done with his shoulder surgery, superstar Shah Rukh Khan now seems to be gearing up for his upcoming production `Ra.1`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:23 pm Madonna to record new tracks for hits collection!Madonna plans to head back into the studio to record new music for an upcoming greatest hits album, tentatively due in September.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:23 pm Goody signs book deal detailing her last moments !Reality TV star Jade Goody, whose condition is said to be deteriorating rapidly, has signed a book deal detailing her battle with terminal cancer.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:23 pm Britney`s snapper ex banned from contacting her for 3yrs !A court has ordered Britney`s ex-snapper beau Adnan Ghalib to stay away from the singer for the next three years.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:23 pm Heath Ledger's directorial music video to releaseWashington (ANI): A music video directed by late Aussie actor Heath Ledger is slated for release this year. Ledger had directed the video for group Modest Mouse before his death. A band spokesperson revealed that the actor had directed the animatedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:12 pm I hate being called an item girl - Koena"I know I have an image of being a glamour girl. But this is what has made me what I am. However, I hate being called an item girl. It’s derogatory. Why should we be reduced to items? A male actorSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:11 pm Kate Moss flashes her boobs againLondon (ANI): Supermodel Kate Moss did it again, as she committed yet another fashion faux pas—accidentally flashing her chest once again.Kate, who recently did the same mistake at tycoon pal Sir Phillip Green’s 59th birthday in London’s Mayfair, flashed her chestSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:08 pm TV came to me at the right time: Shilpa Shukla
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:07 pm Nayantara fans create commotionNayantara is deemed the reigning queen of Kollywood, because she has fans not just in big cities, but even in the smallest villages. She is one hot babe, and it's no wonder her fans worship her. This cool-headed babe has neverSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:02 pm Goody to take favourite picture to the graveLondon (ANI): Cancer-stricken Jade Goody wants to take one of her favourite pictures with her sons to her grave. According to reports, the 27-year-old wants to be laid to rest with the happy family snap that features her wearing sunglasses andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:59 am Nothing is impossible for RajinikanthOnce again Prabhu Deva is choreographing exclusive dancing movements for Superstar Rajinikanth in Endhiran. For Endhiran, Oscar fame A R Rahman had already composed 5 songs and all the songs will be recorded at a Mumbai studio soon. Three outSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:57 am Relax, Aamir and Shah Rukh - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:38 am 'Firaaq talks more about human emotions than the Gujarat riots' - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:34 am Dr. Jayamala's reaction to VishnuvardhanKFCC president Dr. Jayamala has issued a direct reaction to the allegation made by Dr. Vishnuvardhan. Earlier, Vishnu had expressed his grief over not remembering Tiger Prabhakar on the occasion of Amrutha Mahotsava of Kannada Film Industry recently. Talking about theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:32 am Serial Naaku Tanti - Episode 1309Hosamane is very happy and he says that is the right way to break her family. He thinks that he will win the game only when he closes Sukanya's mouth once for all.Kalyani comes home late in the night. And standingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:28 am "I adopted Boman as my father during the shoot of Abba Ka Kuan" - MinisshaDownload image as wallpaper Once she was the petite and a cute girl next door. Not any more though. Looking lean, luscious and rosy cheeked is Minissha Lamba these days. Lean because that's how many of the abba ki 'daughters' look now-a-days, right? Luscious because each time you see her photo-shoots, you go o-lala and rosy cheeked because she has just wrapped up her latest flick Abba Ka Kuan in Hyderabad directed by one of Indian cinema's finest film makers, Shyam Benegal, not to forget, she had a blast out there too. Being smart, well-read and occasionally outspoken, she can switch to humour from high drama in a split second, and doesn't she remind us of the sexy Heather Graham? Not that we are playing the comparison game here but this Indian siren has the same combination of freshness, intelligence and a great body like her Hollywood compatriot. Speaking exclusively over the phone only for Bollywood Hungama, the actress shares her unforgettable Hyderabadi connection. "Mostly we were restricted to Ramoji Film City where we were shooting and even though it was an outdoor schedule, this has been one of my most relaxed schedules I've been on. The place we were put up was completely secluded from the city and was very beautiful. There were no cars around and suddenly when you're so cut off from the world around you, you've achieved nirvana", exclaims Mini. We love calling her by that name. But the one name which the actress can't get out of her mind is of the master and mentor, Mr. Shyam Benegal. "Shyam sir is a veteran. It was a pleasure working for him because even after the end of a grueling one month in Hyderabad, he was still recharged without the exhaustion and the pressures of shooting an entire film in one go under soaring temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius." Now we don't like to give this out but we have to. Did you guys know that Lamba loves to get her hands on the spicy hot biryani? What's disappointing is the fact that....We'll let the temptress do the talk. "My God! I tried my level best not to indulge in the mouth watering biryanis. So my staple diet out there was curd and rice, the famous South Indian delicacy. That kept the heat away for a bit". Minissha is also very sporty, not for her talking to us about her just finished film, but the fact that she got the time to brush up her skills on a sport she loves playing, Squash. She says, "Playing squash wasn't a deliberate attempt to shed the kilos. I was so glad that they had a court out there because it's been a while that I've improved my game. One has to keep fit as an actor but at the same time you also need to keep yourself entertained post any shoot. Playing squash was the perfect way to keep my mind and body occupied." Back to the film, the question remains, is the role going to fetch the actress a lot more than what she expects? The answer was loud and clear. "What I expect from every film is that you grow as an actor and are proud of the work you've done. Ultimately, the fate of the film is not something which is in your hand. You do what you can and what is under your control. I hope the film fetches a lot more for all of us than just me". Abba Ka Kuan is a political satire and a light hearted take on certain things we all talk about. The rosy cheeked chic sounds all excited. "When I read the script, I simply loved it. I hope people like the film because it deserves to be liked. The whole point of you working and making a film is that people like it. You don't make a film so that people hate it. Just because my last film did not work, that doesn't mean I did not believe in the film. I believed in it till the very end from the day one". We did remind you at the very beginning that the actress is outspoken. She further adds, "Everything is an experience in life. You cannot know the good without knowing what the bad is and the vice versa. That's how life is. I am a true optimist". And so is her co-actor in the film who plays her father, known as Abba, Boman Irani. Mini shares her new born relationship. "Literally I adopted Boman as my father while we were off the sets. I would call him Abba all the time and he too would call me by the name of the character I play. The bond between the father and the daughter would be played out post pack up every evening, so much so that when something had to be done, I would take permission from Abba. It was one of the most unique relationships I've had with any co-star to date. The moment I wouldn't find Boman around, I'd be looking for him. That's how the rapport was." So after saying bye-bye to Hyderabad, Minissha Lamba now looks forward to the IIFA 2009, she says, which is going to take place in the beautiful city of Macau, and we hope she enjoys it as much as she enjoyed Hyderabad, except the weather, we guess.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:22 am Meshtru audio launchedMeshtru has been in the making for long and now, it finally seems that the film is getting a new lease of life. The film’s music was released in a simple function recently in Bangalore. The cast and crew, who areSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am After 'Fashion', Mughda Godse walks rampThough she could not become a celebrity showstopper in her debut movie "Fashion", model-turned-actor Mughda Godse left the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week audience here impressed as she sashayed down the ramp for label Satya Paul's designer Puneet Nanda.Source: Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:18 am Puneet Rajkumar celebrated 34th birthdayPuneet Rajkumar took time off from his busy schedule and celebrated his 34th birthday on March 17th. He is presently shooting for his forthcoming film Ram. Many fans and well wishers thronged to his Bangalore home and Puneet found some timeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:17 am Child stars of "Slumdog Millionaire" meet Sonia Gandhi - Press Trust of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:17 am I've a hero in 'Jail' unlike in 'Fashion': Mughda GodseModel-turned-actress Mughda Godse is excited about working on her second film - Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Jail' opposite Neil Nitin Mukesh - and says she is happy that she has a 'hero' opposite her unlike her co-star in her debut film 'Fashion'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:01 am Shahid to endorse Levi - IndiaGlitz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:55 am Deepika Padukone to endorse chewing gum brand OrbitDownload image as wallpaper Bollywood residents are one lot who truly believe in the saying of 'making hay while the sun shines.' Hence, leave no opportunity to make hay (read 'moolah') when the sun is shining (read 'advertisers are knocking at the door'). In this industry, you will rarely get to find stars who are really very choosy about the products that they endorse. And one such 'product-conscious' star is the 'Generation-Next' superstar Deepika Padukone, who, after, endorsing the likes of Pepsi, Tissot watches, Fiama Di Wills, Parachute oil etc... will now be seen as the brand ambassador of the famous chewing gum Orbit from the house of Wrigley's. Commenting on her association, Wrigley's spokesperson said, "Deepika's association with Orbit will synchronize well with the brand and its objectives." All that we would say is that this was one association that was simply waiting in the wings to happen, after the magically famous 'bubblegum -blowing' scene between SRK and Deepika in Om Shanti Om. Way to go, Deepika!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:53 am Ash's bhabhi ready for Bollywood! - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:47 am Singh Is Kinng team arrives again this August, though separatelyAkshay Kumar, Anees Bazmee and Vipul Shah created history when they came together last August in Singh Is Kinng. The film was a blockbuster success and kept the flag flying for each of the three men. However, come August 14, 2009 and each of these men will be encountering a face-off of sorts with their respective films clashing with each other at the box office. After Singh Is Kinng, they had taken a break from each other and had begun work on different projects. So while Akshay immersed himself in half a dozen other projects with Blue being one of the front runners, Vipul Shah, kick started London Dreams with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan. Meanwhile, Anees Bazmee returned to his prior commitment It's My Life which is being widely looked as a re-launch of Hurman Baweja. So, while Blue and London Dreams are already fighting it out for the 14th August slot, Anees Bazmee too has stepped in with plans of bringing his film on the same day. "Yes, as of now, 14th August has been locked as the D-day. It's a good day and we want to take advantage of a long weekend", declares Anees Bazmee who now has the responsibility of giving Hurman his first box office success after the debacle of Love Story 2050 and Victory. Isn't he worried about competition from two biggies starring some of the biggest superstars of the industry? "You can't really come on a Friday with no competition around you. There are bound to be other releases as well so even if It's My Life has to contend with other films, I am fine with it", says Anees Bazmee. If It's My Life indeed arrives on August 14 and the other films too stick to their original plan, it would be a déjà vu situation for Hurman Baweja. His launch pad Love Story 2050 had faced immense challenge from widely publicized, promoted, marketed and appreciated film Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Naa. Producer Sanjay Kapoor is more guarded in his response to the query though. "A film can move a week or two here and there. Yes, the tentative plans as of now are August 14 for the film but we will analyze the situation as weeks progress", says Sanjay Kapoor for whom It's My Life is pretty much also been termed as a 'producer launch pad'. "We have wrapped up the principal shooting of the film and there is no reason why we should hang on to the release. We begin post production soon and are making sure that It's My Life does arrive in the month of August. Whether it will be 7th, 14th or 21st can be confirmed later", concludes Sanjay. It's My Life features Genelia D'Souza as the leading lady opposite Hurman with Nana Patekar in a pivotal role. While Blue is a biggie that features Akshay alongwith Sanjay Dutt and Lara Dutta with Zayed Khan, Katrina Kaif and Kylie Minogue. Meanwhile Asin is the leading lady in Salman and Ajay starrer London Dreams. It will indeed be a rather interesting situation if the box office does witness a battle of action (Blue), musical (London Dreams) and romantic (It's My Life) genres over a long weekend.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:33 am "Aloo Chaat is spicy, chatpata and complete fun" - Aftab ShivdasaniAfter starting out as a child actor in films like Mr. India, Chalbaaz etc. this young lad made a Mast debut in Bollywood. He proved that he is indeed the master when it comes to Pyaar, Ishq Aur Mohabbat. What's more with his funny acts he reiterated the fact that there is no one who can do as much Masti and Hungama as him. You may call him Awara Paagal Deewana, but for his fans he is just the boy next door Aftab Shivdasani. Aftab is all excited with the release of his latest film Aloo Chaat. In this exclusive interview, Aftab talks about his chemistry with co-star Aamna Shariff, his love for chaats and why he will never stop doing comedy. Aloo Chaat is your first release this year and is also a solo lead for you after a while. How do you feel? I am obviously very excited. It's been sometime since I've had a solo release, so it is special. I am very happy with the end product because it is a consistently well made film. Aloo Chaat is something which is quite symbolic to the film. The film has a Punjabi flavour and Aloo Chaat is one of the most popular North Indian delicacies. Aloo Chaat is quite a funky title. Whose idea was it and what significance does it hold? Aloo Chaat is something which is quite symbolic to the film. The film has a Punjabi flavour and Aloo Chaat is one of the most popular North Indian delicacies. In keeping with the theme of the film, you also have an Aloo Chaat wala who appears at 3 -4 crucial junctures of the film and summarizes the proceedings. However, I feel that Aloo Chaat is an apt title for the film because the film is spicy, chatpata and complete fun just like the dish. The film seems like a romantic comedy. Could you elaborate? The film is about a middle class Punjabi family based in Delhi. I play a person who has come back from the US to get married. He has a pre-conceived notion of how he wants to get married as opposed to how his parents think he should get married. His whole family is a very simple, conservative and typical North Indian family. This clash of thoughts between them leads to some hilarious situations. How has it been working with a newcomer like Aamna? From the promos, one gets an impression that the two of you share great chemistry. It's been great. Aamna is someone who is very confident about what she does. She is a hardworking girl. We couldn't have asked for anyone better for this particular role than Aamna. We share a great working relationship. She is someone who I cherish working with again. Robby Grewal's last two films as director Samay and MP3 were B.O. duds. Did that ever bother you? No not reallyâ¦when I met him something clicked between us. Robby is someone who is young and raring to go. He is more script driven rather than success driven. We are almost of the same age so the bonding was always there. He is somebody who knows what he wants and is extremely passionate about his work. Being a Punjabi who is born and raised in Delhi, Robby knew how to bring in the right flavour for this film. Being a Punjabi who is born and raised in Delhi, Robby knew how to bring in the right flavour for this film. Tell us something about the music of the film. Music has a Punjabi flavour keeping in mind the premise of the film. It's got an assortment of songs. It's got a Punjabi hip-hop number given by RDB, a romantic number called 'Dhadke Jiya' by Xulfi, and two versions of the Aloo Chaat title track one by a new guy called Mehfuz and the other one by Vipin Mishra. So you have an interesting mix that has something for everyone. The promos give an impression that the film has a heavy Punjabi flavor. Do you feel it will appeal to people across India? Yesâ¦more than the Punjabi flavour, the film talks about marriage that is universal in nature regardless of cast, creed and race. I am pretty sure that the people in the North would really love the film. However, I don't think that it would be restricted only to a particular region. I think it will find an audience across the country because of the characters. While shooting in Delhi, did you taste the yummy chaats and are you a chaat person? Oh yes I love chaats. I would have chaats even in Mumbai whenever I get a chance. While shooting in Delhi we had a complete blast and gorged on some delicious stuff. Coming back to your career, of late a lot of media attention has been towards your personal life rather than your career. Do you think this has affected the B.O. performance of some of your recent films? What the media writes or the gossip magazines write is part and parcel of every actor's career. Nobody really takes it so seriously after a point of time. I don't think anything personal written about me could have hampered my professional career. Yes but my films not doing well, is something which is unfortunate. Some of my recent films many not have done well but I am happy that the common man still loves and respects me. I have managed to survive and make a place for myself. Even people from within the industry have shown a lot of faith in me and I hope to live up their expectations A lot of people feel your forte is comedy. Are you going to be only doing comedy or are you planning to get out of your so-called comfort zone? I love doing comedy but to be honest I don't only want to stick to doing comedy. However that doesn't mean I will not do comedy because besides being an entertaining genre, comedy films are an enjoyable experience even for me as an actor. So while I keep trying out different stuff I will be sticking to doing one or two comedy films every year Comedy films are an enjoyable experience even for me as an actor. Post Aloo Chaat what's next in the pipeline? There is Indra Kumar's Daddy Cool which is a mad-cap comedy, then there is Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakkht Ishq which has all he trappings of a big commercial entertainer and finally there is Sanjay Gupta's Acid Factory an action thriller where you will see me in an intense role. You also turned producer recently. What's happening on that front? Yes I have started my production house. It's called Rising Sun Entertainment. It's too early to talk about it but there is lots happening on that front too Finally why should audiences saunter in to watch Aloo Chaat. Won't they rather have a blast eating it? (Smiles) No I don't think so. When you eat it and when you watch it are two different things altogether. Both are very tasty but Aloo Chaat the film is tastier (laughs).Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:29 am Designers feel 'lost' in new WIFW set-up - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:09 am Asin's aide 'missing', family says actor responsibleFamily of a man employed with Bollywood actor Asin has alleged that he has gone 'missing' because of abuse by the actor. Asin has denied the charge.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 10:02 am Is Nandita Das' directorial debut pro-Muslim?Nandita's special screening of Firaaq in New Delhi on Monday night had her father, the eminent painter Jatin Das, moved to tears. "He had seen parts of the film earlier. When he saw the film in totality he couldn't believe I had done this. He was quite shaken. I guess I'm a chip of the old block. My parents spent their entire life fighting for causes. In Firaaq, I had to tell the story of the genocide that the Muslim community suffered after the Godhra incident in Gujarat." Nandita shuns the accusation that Firaaq, a film on the Muslim carnage after the Godhra incident, is pro-Muslim. "I totally disagree with those who say the film is pro-Muslim. If I make a film on the Jews and their suffering will I be expected to present the other side's version? What can I do if there's no 'other side'? What happened to Muslims in Gujarat was not a communal riot, it was carnage. My film is not pro-Muslim. It's pro-humanism. Period. And if some people or political groups want to see Firaaq as a communal statement then so be it. I said what I had to." The casting was tough enough. "Naseeruddin Shah, Deepti Naval and Paresh Rawal were always there in the script. The rest of the cast was also pretty much my first and last choice. But I wanted Om Puri to play the grave digger and Deepak Dobriyal for Shahana Goswami's husband's role." Casting for the pivotal part of the Muslim child who loses his entire family in the riots and wanders around homeless was acutely problematic. "Every child I met wanted to dance to a Shah Rukh Khan tune. I had to tell them there were no songs in my film. We finally found Mohammad Samad who was completely non-filmy. But he smiled all the time. It broke my heart to explain to him that there was nothing for his character to smile about in the film. I had to keep reminding him of sad things to stop him from smiling."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 9:56 am "I was assisting Anurag on Gulaal before he signed me for the film" - AyeshaAnurag Kashyap's Gulaal is being swathed in wah-wahs and the unknown leading lady Ayesha Mohan who plays what's arguably the most complex role ever for a debutante, is suddenly being asked about. But the truth is Ayesha, a Delhiite with no experience in acting, got the prized part by default. Not only that, when Anurag got to know Ayesha played the guitar and sang, he made the character Kiran sing and play the guitar. "That's true. The character plays the guitar and sings because I do," laughs Ayesha. "I go everywhere with my guitar. So when Anurag heard me he said, 'What's that song you keep singing and playing?' I said it's 'I'm a Big Big Girl'. Anurag immediately incorporated the song and guitar into the character." Initially about six years ago when Anurag first started making Gulaal, Antara Mali was supposed to do the role. She however lost interest in Gulaal and according to Anurag "got busy with Ramu". Konkona Sen Sharma was approached for the layered part of an innocent scheming small-timer who's part Lolita, part-Lady Macbeth. But then Konkona showed no interest and then when she did, it was too late. Ayesha virtually landed the role by default after all the other actresses showed a marked reluctance to work with him. Anurag just signed his assistant in a fit of anger. Speaking from Delhi where she has returned after two years in Canada, Ayesha says, "That's true. I got the role totally by default. I was assisting Anurag. When he asked me to do the role I was zapped. But I was game for it. I had no idea how complex the character was. I went blindly by Anurag's interpretation." The biggest problem was not playing the nuanced character but looking up to her leading man. "My leading man Raj Singh Choudhary is so tall, I got a sprain in my neck gazing into his eyes." Ayesha's appetite for acting has been whetted by Gulaal. "Anurag made me realize I could act. After Gulaal I've done an English language film called The Pool with Nana Patekar directed by Chris Smith." Ayesha describes The Pool as a film about slum kids, a Slumdog Millionaire without the drama. "It's already been released and has been well received abroad. I'm now looking at other roles. I also write and sing. So I think I'm quite a gypsy at heart."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 9:49 am Shoojit Sircar's next titled Jaffna would be based on the LTTEThe director, who went to Kashmir when militancy was still rampant in the Valley to shoot his love story Yahaan, is all set to shoot another film on a terror-infested troubled spot that was once known as paradise. Shoojit who has almost completed Johnny Mastana with Amitabh Bachchan, will now plunge in a film called Jaffna, which will be shot in the politically-torn Sri Lankan area. Disclosing details Shoojit says, "I think Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Kannathil Muttumital (featuring Madhavan and Simran) was also about the LTTE. But my Jaffna would be the first Hindi film to go into the critical situation in the area." Sircar wants to shoot it like a thriller. "Jaffna would be an espionage thriller in the genre of The Bourne Identity. We've already acquired all the relevant permission to shoot in Sri Lanka." The cast for the film to be shot in August is now being finalized. But Sircar will produce Jaffna in collaboration with UTV.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 9:44 am Rajat Sharma to re-launch 'Aap Ki Adalat'He has grilled some 800 personalities over 16 years in a mock court room, making 'judges' hand down verdicts on his popular show, "Aap Ki Adalat".Source: Entertainment News | 19 Mar 2009 | 9:27 am 'People still love me' - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 9:13 am Preity shines sans glamour - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Mar 2009 | 8:53 am Preity's powerful performanceDownload Videsh wallpapers We've seen Preity Zinta enacting the most glamorous parts in films produced by the Johars and Chopras. But the talented actress will be seen in a deglam look in Deepa Mehta's VIDESH - HEAVEN ON EARTH, which opens in India next week in Hindi and Punjabi versions. The pretty actress has enacted a wide variety of roles in the past, but Deepa offers her a role that most actresses would die for, a role that demands a terrific actress to infuse life into it. And Preity scores brownie points for making Chand [her name in the film] so believable. It wouldn't be erroneous to state that Preity delivers her career-best performance in this film. "A lot of people feel I am best suited for glamorous roles. I took this role as a challenge," Preity tells me. Of course, a number of actresses have enacted the part of a battered wife before, but Deepa gives a twist to the tale and so does Preity, to her character. You can't draw parallels with any role/actress for sure. VIDESH - HEAVEN ON EARTH also throws light on how some people carry on with their lives on a foreign land [Canada in this case] in extreme adversities, which would serve as an eye-opener once this film releases.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 8:16 am Will '8x10 Tasveer' make it on 3rd April?Download 8x10 Tasveer wallpapers Will 8 x 10 TASVEER make it on 3rd April? The film producers and distributors' associations have decided to stop all releases from 4th April onwards and the only film okayed for release in April is Nagesh Kukunoor's Akshay Kumar starrer. But there's talk that the film won't make it on the scheduled date since the post-production work is still incomplete. Elahe Hiptoola confirms that the post-production work is going on in full steam, to meet the deadline. "We are working very hard to meet the deadline. I am well aware that our film has got the okay from the producers/distributors' body to release the film by 3rd April and we are optimistic of meeting the deadline. The film requires heavy-duty visual effects and we're working on it 24 x 7," she says. Meanwhile, Percept has decided to give a controlled release to the film. Unlike other Akshay Kumar starrers, which were released with 1500 - 1800 screens worldwide, this one will be released with a lower print count, approx. 1200 - 1400 screens worldwide.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 8:13 am Wishing Tanushree Dutta a very happy BirthdayDownload image as wallpaper This Bong babe first came into limelight when she won the Femina Miss India contest. Films were a natural progression for this dusky babe and she made quite a stunning debut with Aashiq Banaya Aapne. She followed it up with some sizzling acts in films like Chocolate, Bhagam Bhag, Raqeeb and Dhol. She is none other than Tanushree Dutta Today this gorgeous actress celebrates her birthday and we at Bollywood Hungama give you the opportunity to extend your heartfelt wishes to Tanushree by clicking on the comments section below.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 8:09 am Little Rubina, Azhar have date with Sonia GandhiAll dressed up and smiling, the child stars of Oscar winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' - Rubina Ali Qureshi and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail Shaikh - came from the shanties of Mumbai and met Congress president Sonia Gandhi here Thursday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 8:02 am Live Chat: Vinay Pathak on March 20 at 1500 hrs ISTThey say the best way to reach a man's heart is through his belly. But the best way to reach the super versatile actor Vinay Pathak is not through his belly, but by offering him brilliant scripts. Maybe that's the reason as to why it doesn't come as a surprise to see brilliant films being forever associated with this ever-so-cool man and vice versa! The good news is that the talented powerhouse Vinay Pathak is back to what he does best: Entertaining his fans! And this time round, his latest offerings to the cinegoers is one of those films that will really redefine the term 'fullto paisa vasool'! The film's called Straight and it has our man of all seasons and reasons, Vinay, as someone who is confused whether he is gay or 'Straight'! Well, you too can confuse him or maybe help him solve his confusion, only on Bollywood Hungama Celebrity ChatSource: BollywoodHungama.com News | 19 Mar 2009 | 7:30 am Artists to rally in Bangalore for Chaplin statueArtists and writers are planning a demonstration here Friday to counter objections raised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers against erecting a statue of Charlie Chaplin for a movie by director Hemanth Hegde.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 6:00 am 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' about an incorrigible spender: Isla Fisher'Shop now, think later' is what Rebecca Bloomwood believes in fervently, and Hollywood actress Isla Fisher who plays the compulsive shopper in romantic comedy 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' says the character taps into the 'collective consumer consciousness' of people.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 4:00 am I got into TV at right time: Shilpa ShuklaShilpa Shukla made her presence felt with the role of Bindiya Naik in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer hit film 'Chak De! India'. Now, when she is proving her mettle on the small screen, the actress maintains there wouldn't have been a better time to take the plunge.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 3:30 am Punjabis dominate Bollywood releases this seasonIt's time for bhangra. Three films to be released in the next fortnight will have one common theme - a Punjabi background.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 2:30 am 'Firaaq' a graceful, glorious homage to human spiritFilm: 'Firaaq'; Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Raghuvir Yadav, Sanjay Suri, Tisca Arora, Paresh Rawal, Deepti Naval, Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash; Director: Nandita Das; Rating: ****1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Mar 2009 | 2:00 am ‘Raavana’ shooting gets delayedDespite managing the dates of the hottest stars of Indian filmdom, from Abhi and Ash to Vikram and Prithviraj, shooting for the stunt portions of Maniratnam’s ‘Raavana’ has been stalled. The reason? A serious injury of its stunt master Peter Haynes.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Shahid to endorse LeviWith his great looks, a huge fan base and striking physique, Shahid Kapoor can surely give a cutting edge to the jeans maker -Levi in the market. From now on the young hunk will be endorsing the “Levi Strauss Signature Jeans”- the much in demand apparel brand.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am David Benullo roped in for SRK filmShah Rukh seems to have got a good catch with David Benullo when the latter nodded to be a part of SRK’s project. If you still do not know who Mr. Benullo, he is the guy responsible for scripting the screenplay for fantasy flicks like ‘Around the world in 80 days,’ ‘Shadow Man’ etc.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am ‘Raavan,’ inspired from Ramayan?Did you here the latest buzz doing the rounds in Bollywood? It is rumored that Mani Rathnam has axed some cozy scenes between Abhishek and Aishwarya from his forthcoming film ‘Raavan’. Mr. Ratnam is said to have done away with scenes after getting concerned on the scene hurting Hindu religious sentiments.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Dostana’s sequel soonWell we might get to see the hottest pair of Bollywood come together one more time. Racking your brains as to which pair we are talking about. Who else but Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham! The sensational duo made us laugh our head off with their rib tickling comedy in ‘Dostana’.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Neetu Chandra @ Fosters Fashion Show [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am No films in Multiplexes from April 4The Tinsel Town is already reeling under the heat of several films limping at the box office.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am LOTTERY Premiere @ PVR [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 19 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Abhishek Bachchan to speak at Wharton forumMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan will address the Wharton India Economic Forum on Saturday, speaking as part of a panel exploring the impact of India’s booming economy on the Hindi film industry.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 18 Mar 2009 | 9:43 pm Meet the man behind the 'slums' of Slumdog MillionaireAround 2005, long before the worldwide recognition and all the adulation and awards, Danny Boyle's adaptation of Vikas Swarup's novel Q & A was just another project in the making. It was when Simon Beaufoy, the project's screenplay writer decided to come to Mumbai, the city in Swarup's novel, to see for himself the various hues and shades of the mega polis. Simon had already won acclaim for his work in The Full Monty and knew his way around his city, London, very well. But he was completely at sea in the land of million mutinies. This is when he was introduced to Paresh Parekh - actor, casting director, dramatics lecturer and a pukka Mumbaiite for 14 years. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Paresh, who is currently working as a creative director with Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects, shares experiences that formed the backdrop of Slumdog Millionaire's powerful, Oscar-winning screenplay. "When I was introduced to Simon in early 2005, I was working as a theatre teacher at M.P. Shah High School in Vile Parle (W), where I was directing plays with normal and mentally challenged children. After reading Q & A, the first place that I took him to was a slum right next to Pawan Hans. Simon was shocked at what he witnessed - a complete township equipped with everything from small cinema halls as popular as multiplexes, a mini hospital, places of worship and even grocery and wholesale markets. The only thing missing were the basic amenities. People cooked and dumped at the same place." Over a period of the next 10 days, Simon and Paresh toured the city together in the scorching summer heat, exploring every nook and cranny. Sites like Asia's biggest slum Dharavi, hutments on the banks of the filthy Mahim creek, the Mulund and Gorai dumping grounds, a red-light district in South Mumbai, the revered Haji Ali and Siddhivinayak temple and the iconic Victoria Terminus dotted their itinerary. "I introduced Simon to Indian culture, relationships, religions and the joint family system. He was shooting everything. Simon culled his understanding of Mumbai from the numerous cutting chai sessions at Dharavi and interactions with people of various strata and ages," says Paresh. Ask him about what the British screenwriter took away from the trip, and Paresh says, "All that Simon saw here has been captured in the movie quite well. The negative side of the city has been used very artistically... like in the scene where the brothers are accosted by Ankur (the beggar mafia boss) at the Mulund dumping ground." In fact, many places visited by the duo are included in the film - Pawan Hans slum, Mulund dumping grounds, red-light area and VT station. Paresh further shares an anecdote on the reason behind the brief cameo by Amitabh Bachchan. "Simon wanted to know about Bollywood, apart from Shah Rukh Khan whose star status he was already aware of. He also wondered how the 60-year-old Big B was still so famous with the masses. So I took him to Gaiety theatre in Bandra for a Bunty Aur Babli show. Amongst the hoots and whistles of the crazy audience, Simon fell in love with the 'Kajra Re' song." The kids playing cricket on the airstrip, the temporary toilets in the slums, the idea of a school, all things clicked. "All these elements are there in the movie as very good drama," exclaims Paresh. On the credit he never received for Slumdog, as the project according to Paresh shifted to another Line Producer in 2008, the NSD Delhi graduate says, "I was approached by Danny Boyle and Simon on their second visit to India in 2008 to get on board as the casting director but I already had a full-time commitment with Frameboxx and therefore could not join the team." "I was part of the pre-production under a different line producer (Rakesh Mehra, line producer for Bollywood films like Naina, Straight and Hollywood films like Armageddon, The Warrior). Why will someone bother about who helped Simon in the scripting?" Moreover, in reply to Paresh's e-mail after the BAFTA award, Simon asserted, 'Thanks so much for your kind words, Paresh. Glad you liked it (the movie). Thank you for playing your part in the creation of the movie. Couldn't have done it without you.' This is due acknowledgement to their camaraderie, opines Paresh. Did Paresh ever think that the film would make it to the Oscars? He ripostes, "It was just another project. Assisting a screenwriter certainly was a novel experience for me. The fact that the screenplay is the most important part of filmmaking is something I have understood by working with Simon." With the Slumdog-mania behind him, Paresh is now awaiting the release for Ketan Mehta's Rang Rasiya, for which he is the casting director. Meanwhile he is content in teaching animation students the nuances of acting. "I am quite happy right now," he quips as he leaves us for his students with whom he will share the exciting experience of bringing the real 'slums' to one of the most crowd-pleasing feature films of contemporary times.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Mar 2009 | 5:44 pm Ritu Kumar blends classical sensibilities with son's designsKnown for reviving India's rich crafts and designs, fashion diva Ritu Kumar's sensibilities are very classical while her son's collection has a modern and urbane feel to it. Together, they bring out an interesting mix of a classical, yet fresh and youthful range.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Mar 2009 | 4:02 pm Designers feel 'lost' in new WIFW set-upWith single rooms for each designer, an exhibition area spread over four floors and packed elevators - several designers at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) that kicked off here Wednesday said they felt 'lost' in the new avtar of the five-day event.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Mar 2009 | 4:00 pm Now, watch Indian TV shows on mobile phonesWant to watch your favourite TV serial or news programme while on the move? It is no longer a dream, thanks to Entriq, a new business solution launched by digital content solution provider Irdeto.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Mar 2009 | 3:24 pm Aamir Khan pours his heart out on CNN's show Talk AsiaThe Reigning Khan of Bollywood- Aamir Khan recently appeared on the show called 'Talk Asia' for CNN with host Anjali Rao in front of a live audience. The actor who of late has been very media-savvy spoke at length on topics as diverse as his on-going war of words with Shah Rukh Khan to the terror attacks that devastated Mumbai on 26/11 last year. Post the stupendous success of his last film Ghajini, Aamir is being termed as the new 'King Khan' of Bollywood. Commenting on this, the actor said, "I had absolutely no intention of kicking Shah Rukh off his pedestal. Though I have to say, I don't think, he ever was on it. In my opinion, the actor who I really look up to is Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. He is someone who's work I really liked, a fantastic actor & the kind of stardom Mr. Bachchan has seen, none of us can ever hope to see." He also shared what he felt about Ghajini breaking all kinds of records and emerging as the highest grossing Bollywood film of all time. "You can never really tell how a film is going to perform until you see the film with the audience. For me what is important is that when I see the film once it is ready, has it turned out the way we wanted it to? If we have done that, then that makes me feel happy." The actor also expressed his views on the much talked about Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire. "I thought the movie was well intended. It was a very sincere attempt, but it didn't touch me personally, and I suspect its because, I'm not used to watching Indians speak English, all these slum kids talking in English... it's strange." Finally the actor got emotional while sharing his thoughts on the ghastly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. "It was really devastating. It was like a nightmare, I could not believe it. It was shocking to see the audacity with which these attacks were carried out." You can catch this entire episode on CNN on Wednesday, March 25, at 1800hrs IST with a repeat telecast on Saturday, March 28, at 1000hrs, 2000hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Mar 2009 | 3:17 pm Neeraj Shridhar & Tulsi Kumar shoot a special music video for Tasveer 8 x 10Even as the promos of Akshay Kumar's next big release Tasveer 8 x 10 makes its presence felt across T.V. channels, the audio-packaging and styling of the film is going on in full swing. Recently, singers Tulsi Kumar and Neeraj Shridhar shot a special music video at a suburban studio in Mumbai. The number 'Aaja Maahi' is composed by Neeraj and the video is directed by Ajeen Parkar. In the past, Neeraj has given Akshay hit numbers such as 'Hare Krishna Hare Rama' (Bhool Bhulaiya) and 'Heyy Babyy' (Heyy Babyy). Will he be able to deliver yet another chartbuster with 'Aaja Maahi'? One will have to wait and watch.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Mar 2009 | 3:07 pm I'm happy I couldn't see Jade: ShilpaBollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says she is glad she couldn't meet her "Celebrity Big Brother" housemate and cancer-stricken reality TV star Jade Goody - said to be hours away from death - in London as it would have depressed her no end.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Mar 2009 | 2:43 pm 'Ek' is a raw action film like 'Ghajini': SivanSangeeth Sivan says his "Ek ? The Power of One", starring Nana Patekar and Bobby Deol, is a raw action film like blockbuster "Ghajini" and he is confident it will do well.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Mar 2009 | 11:53 am Farhan gifts Shilpa book on managing cricket teamBollywood's multi-faceted star Farhan Akhtar pulled off a joke on actress Shilpa Shetty by gifting her a book titled "How To Manage A Cricket Team Without Creating Controversy", authored by former Indian coach Greg Chappell.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am Jade Goody views sunset, asks for Coke cansCancer-stricken British reality star Jade Goody, who is breathing her last few days at her residence here, defied all odds to view the sunset and asked for cans of Coke Monday night.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am Katrina focussing on two 'difficult films'After a slew of out and out comedies like "Namastey London", "Partner" and "Singh Is Kinng", Katrina Kaif is now working on two "difficult" films - Prakash Jha's political drama "Rajneeti" and Rajkumar Santoshi's romantic comedy "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani"- and the actress wants to devote extra time and thought to the projects.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Mar 2009 | 11:10 am
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