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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 Mar 2009 | 1:54 pm Book Review: Women in Indian Film'Women in Indian Film' is an experiment if one looks at the entire reading experience when it comes to books on cinema. That's because first and foremost, this is not really a book in the offering. In fact it's a series that encapsulates the life and work of 10 women who either made a difference to Indian cinema or at least made their presence felt amongst the masses. It's the presentation of this series which makes a difference because instead of the story of these ten women being presented as a part of one single book, there are 10 different mini books (or say, booklets) which are bundled in one common packaging. It is this presentation which grabs one's attention because these booklets are the kind that can be carried in one's pocket. So, if one wants to read about one particular actress/film maker/technician on the way to office, it can be comfortably carried along. Moreover, the booklets are light weight as well with each of them lasting barely 20 odd pages. With an average read lasting close to 20 minutes each, this entire series can be wrapped up in less than four hours. Coming to the series in itself, it's an experimentation of sorts. Ask anyone from the age group of 15 to 60 for women who made a difference to Indian cinema and the usual suspects would be Madhubala, Waheeda Rehman, Kajol, Rekha, Hema Malini, Sridevi, Meena Kumari etc. However, this is not the case as the team of women writers behind this series choose to pick some unconventional names. So we have Kaveree Bamzai (Saira Banu, Madhuri Dixit), Rajashri Dasgupta (Aparna Sen), Charu Gargi (Aarti Bajaj), Udita Jhunjhunwala (Jaya Bachchan, Zeenat Aman), Namrata Joshi (Nutan, Mumtaz), Nandini Ramnath (Smita Patil) and Nasreen Munni Kabir (Farah Khan) create an unconventional list of artists and write about them. This unconventional approach actually brings in the reader's attention to the series because if one talks about the usual suspects (as highlighted earlier), most of them have been dissected and bisected by dozens of authors in the past. However, with an exception of a few names, not many have been written or talked about earlier. So with good expectations of reading something short, crisp and exciting in these 20 page booklet, one picks up his/her favorite artist and kick starts the exploration. However, as it turns out, beyond the idea and the packaging, the series doesn't hold your attention in the manner you were expecting. Agreed that in the shortest space possible, an author had to cover the three perspectives - life, work and industry contribution - but while doing so, there is a sense of void that is left once a booklet is through. You are left asking for more when there was an opportunity to pack so much in the little space available. What also turns out to be sort of disappointing in this series is its entire 'essay' approach. One feels like reading through a text book material when more anecdotes and behind-the-scenes sneak peak would have made the booklets more engaging. Also, majority of quotes in the series are picked from the interviews and features of these women in the past years or decades, hence giving the booklet a 'short paper' look and feel. The booklets succeed though in lending a cue for a reader to explore something more on his/her own after going through the quick write-up. Also, they give an idea to other writers to get into details of the life and work of these artists and come up with further elaborate write-ups on them. Moreover, despite being true-to-the-subject approach that the series follows, there are some interesting facts presented that have been mainly unknown to many a readers. Some of these are: - Farah Khan believes that Bachpan [1963] was the world's worst movie ever made and the heroine there was terrible. Not many are aware though that the heroine was none other than her mother (Menka). - After shooting for Aaj Rapat Jaaye [Namak Halaal], Smita Patil was traumatized and asked herself the question - 'Why am I doing this'? - Dilip Kumar never spoke to Smita Patil during the shoot of Shakti since she had commented that she wasn't afraid of working with him - Shashi Kapoor had refused to work with Mumtaz in her early years since she was considered to be a mere stunt heroine. However, at the peak of her career, she became his leading lady in Chor Machaye Shor - Aarti Bajaj fell in love with Anurag Kashyap when she saw him first at Lover's Point, Delhi University, strolling alone in a white short, blue jeans and chappals. - For the bathroom song 'Unse Mile' [Jhuk Gaya Asmaan], Saira Bano insisted that she herself face the camera rather than a body double who was offered - When Farah brought a Counselor home to help her father get rid of drinking, the duo got involved in a drinking session pronto - It was the entry of Mumtaz in the leading lady bracket that blurred the gap between black and white. Also, it was only post Mumtaz era that any women who was seen as being sexual ceased to be a vamp. - Dev Anand met Zeenat Aman at a party and chose her for Hare Rama Hare Krishna based on the way she whipped out a cigarette - There was a time when Aarti Bajaj had to live on one meal in order to ensure that her child was well fed - Jaya Bachchan had huge problems with exposing and was always ill at ease wearing backless cholis, spaghetti strap blouses, exaggerated eye-liner and heavy make up - In her early days in the industry, Madhuri Dixit was told by Boney Kapoor that her arms were too thin. Promptly she joined fitness classes to get into shape. Also, when some close-up shots of Ram Lakhan revealed her pimples, she went to US for skin treatment. - Barjatyas were unwilling to cast Mohnish Behl as the villain in Main Pyar Kiya because as Nutan's son, his onscreen image too was expected to be all noble and goody. Promptly, Nutan called them and said - 'Don't punish Mohnish for being my son' - During talks of Dilip Kumar's second marriage in 1980, Saira Bano declared that she won't stand for any other woman being called Mrs. Dilip Kumar Overall, 'Women in Indian Film' is an attempt at bringing in something different and unique deserves to be appreciated as seldom have authors earlier on thought of bringing out a series in such a fashion. In this regard, it is nice to see women like Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz, Farah Khan and the newer entrant Aarti Bajaj being acknowledged for their contribution to cinema. So even as the effort of Jaya Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Nutan and Smita Patil has been hailed in the past in quite a few write-ups, the remaining names do make for a good inclusion in the series. Now if only the overall content too was exciting as the names, the series may have turned out to be a much better read! Price: Rs. 595/= Rating: **1/2Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 Mar 2009 | 1:23 pm 8X10 Tasveer's much guarded suspense revealed!Download 8X10 Tasveer wallpapers A famous saying goes as 'We all live in suspense from day to day and that we are the hero of our own story'. Well, most of Bollywood's potboilers have a major suspense element involved in it. One can credit the success of this genre majorly to the likes of Abbas Mustan and gang. The latest movie that's doing the rounds with its suspense element intact is the Akshay Kumar-Ayesha Takia starrer 8 X 10 Tasveer, that's being directed by the talented Nagesh Kukunoor. Rumours have already started doing the rounds regarding the 'unveiling' (read 'spoiling') of the film's much-guarded suspense. Till, now, what has been known of the film is that Akshay Kumar, who plays the role of plays a Forest Ranger called Jai Puri, possesses supernatural powers. And how a personal tragedy 'leads' him to use his unique supernatural power to unravel the mystery behind the murder. Rumours have it that the film has Akshay Kumar in a double role, of which one is a sincere Forest Officer, while the other is the villain. Since both of them get separated at birth, this fact remains unknown to both of them. While their mother is played by Sharmila Tagore, their father is portrayed by the versatile Benjamin Gilani. The actual story unfolds when Gilani dies and the subconscious of the 'hero' Akshay becomes restless, after seeing his father's photograph, that's of the size '8 X 10', thus forming the film's title 8 X 10 Tasveer. Since he is blessed with supernatural powers, he becomes dead sure that his father was murdered and that he just did not die a natural death. Sharmila Tagore tries her level best to convince him that his father died a natural death since she was besides him when he died. But the subconscious in Akshay refuses to agree or believe a word of this. After all the high voltage drama, comes the revelation (courtesy the 'good' Akshay) that his father was indeed murdered by the 'villain' Akshay. Now whether this is true or a rumour, only time will tell.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 1:08 pm `Heaven On Earth` about hundreds of migrant wives: Deepa Mehta!Deepa Mehta had a problem on her hands when a woman, on whose life her "Heaven on Earth" is partly based, demanded that she be given more prominence in the film`s publicity.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm Izabel Goulart goes wild, poses erotically for Victoria Secret!After having the world`s top-notch beauties strip to their undies to advertise its saucy lingerie line, Victoria Secret has now added yet another hottie to its line of sirens.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm Genelia in a tumultuous married life in `Jaane Tu` sequel !From swishy roles to now sequels, Genelia D`Souza has some sweet angel showering luck at her.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm Ravi Shankar introduced rock music to ragas: Peter Lavezzoli!Peter Lavezzoli, the renovned musicologist hailed sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar as the cultural ambassador who launched Indian music on the world stage in a big way.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm John Abraham still part of Bhansali`s `Chenab Gandhi`!Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s `Chenab Gandhi` will go on floors in May.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm K-Fed to talk about bitter divorce with Spears in new album!Kevin Federline will reveal his emotions on the bitter divorce battle with Britney Spears in his new album.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm Aishwarya and Raveena glam up the cover of HelloWhat better than two of Bollywood's stunning beauties to set a magazine cover ablaze? This month's issue of 'Hello' has accomplished just that. The mag features not just the now international beauty Aishwarya Rai but also the mesmerising beauty Raveena Tandon. Though the duo isn't in the same image together, just seeing them out together is enough to make the magazine a hot property among the Bollywood fans. As for the articles, Aishwarya's piece is based on the subject that the Bollywood beauties can't do without their favourite clothes and apparel brand; an interesting concept considering the fact that each has their favoured designer. While on the other hand, the article on the ravishingly beautiful Raveena traces her trajectory from a star kid to a glam doll, seasoned actress to a yummy mummy, thus encompassing every aspect of this awesome personality. This edition of 'Hello' is surely a must read for all their fans and even for the aspiring starlets.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:55 am Freida amongst Hollywood’s Sexiest WomenLife is a game of luck. There is a long line of folks trying hard for years together to get to where Freida Pinto stands today. It took just a Slumdog Millionaire for Freida to get there. She has turned aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:28 am Hollywood's Sexiest Women - Rediff
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am Genelia D'Souza to endorse Cadburys PerkIn Bollywood, two sayings always reign supreme. They are 'You are as new as your last filmâ and also âMake hay while the sun shines'. True to both the sayings, Genelia Dsouza, who has become a hot property in both the ad world as well as in Bollywood, will now be seen endorsing Cadburys Perk. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about this development, the bubbly Genelia confirmed the news saying ''Yes, I am endorsing two variants of Cadburys Perk. One is 'Ulta Perk' and the second one is called 'Perk Poppers', a variant that's yet to be launched''. When asked about how she feels about the whole 'Perky' episode, she summed it up saying, ''I think that the tagline describes it all: Take It Lightly.'' Way to go, 'Aditi', we mean...Genelia! We just can't wait for the Poopers!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:17 am Pyramid Saimira to sell Aurona TechnologiesEntertainment major Pyramid Saimira, which acquired UK and Hyderabad based, gaming company Aurona Technologies in January last year, is now selling the game development firm. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, P S Saminathan, Managing Director, Pyramid Saimira Group said, "We are already in talks with few people in the industry and are on the verge of finalizing a deal. We will make the announcement in the coming 10 - 15 days." He further refused to comment on the prospective buyer or whether the due diligence had been done. Dr. Santosh Pillai, CEO, Aurona, who was recently in Mumbai for the launch of Aurona's first localized game Hanuman- Boy warrior developed for Sony PS2, said, "Even after this deal, we will continue to focus on console and PC game development. Our plans include setting up a full game development cycle for which we will setup a separate team within our existing facility in Hyderabad. We might also setup a new studio." Pillai added that Aurona will now have two separate divisions focusing on developing original games and servicing jobs, respectively. When asked about the reason behind the proposed sale, Saminathan said, "We wanted to consolidate our core business which is of film production and distribution as we have our expertise in that area." Touting Aurona a "small scale" gaming company in comparison to its film business, Saminathan said, "Gaming is not a viable business in India till the time we scale it up. Until your company becomes big, there is no survival in this country." Pyramid Saimira also has plans to roll out with a chain of gaming cafés in another 7-8 months. "We have plans to come up with gaming cafes, but we are holding it due to global economic slowdown. We have a complete plan ready and since we operate majorly in southern part of India, we will set it up in close to 60 cities in south India," concluded Saminathan. Aurona has its presence in UK and Hyderabad with its marketing team and game development team respectively. It develops games for platforms such as Sony Playstation consoles, Xbox, Nintendo DS and PC, amongst others. Apart from Hanuman, Aurona's other recent releases include Dancing with the Stars published by THQ and Yamaha Super Cross, a bike racing game for Nintendo DS.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:14 am Check out: Ajay Devgan, Om Puri and Rannvijay on the sets of London DreamsVipul Shah's much awaited and talked about film London Dreams has been in news for a while now. The film boasts of an amazing star cast that has Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Om Puri and Asin. If the buzz in the industry is to be believed then the film is based on a rock band with Sallu bhai and Ajay essaying roles of rock stars. The film is so highly awaited for the simple fact that the duo of Ajay and Salman will be pairing up after almost a decade. Bollywood Hungama came across a couple of on location stills of the film. Evident from the images, the legendary actor Om Puri seems to be the owner of a kebaab joint. As for Ajay, well this actor who is known for playing intense and comedy roles equally well will he seen in a very different role, that of a Rockstar in this film! Also, MTV VJ Rannvijay, who is seen in the picture above, will be seen making his big screen debut in this film. London Dreams has a strong star cast and a director who has only hits lined up in his career till now. Hence, the expectations are very high for this one. For now, we can only wait for the film's promos to come out.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:08 am Freida Pinto to star in Israeli film
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 Mar 2009 | 11:02 am Serial Naaku Tanti - Episode 1314Kalyani's mother-in-law says that she has already told the goons not to come again. Kalyani argues her that the people, who know that they will get money, will never stop coming there. They may kill Fatima's baby this time. Her mother-in-lawSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:56 am Madhuri is back to conquer SandalwoodS. Narayan’s Chikpete Sachagalu will mark the return of the lovely Madhuri aka Dimple who has been absent from the industry for the past one year. Soon after her last film Maru Janma released a year ago, she went into hibernation.MadhuriSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:53 am Sandhya replaces Sneha in AptharakshakaSneha, the busy South Indian actress, could not fulfill her dream of acting in Aptharakshaka, sequel to the hit Apthamithra. Sneha, who had signed the film as heroine, has reportedly opted out of the film.Sneha has unwillingly dropped out of theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:48 am Seena posters mesmerize BangaloreAfter advertising on buses and autos, Sandalwood film makers are turning to more traditional forms of marketing. They have gone back to roadside posters, banners, and huge bill boards (also called hoardings).One such huge poster is getting a lot of attractionSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:43 am Sudeep shopping with Radio Mirchi listenersRadio Mirchi – the sakkath hot radio station of Bengaluru played the genie for its listeners this Ugadi. The culmination of Radio Mirchi’s Puksatte Ugadi offer saw six lucky families going on a shopping spree at Forum Mall (Koramangla). Radio MirchiSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:38 am Raghu Dixit getting Rs 1 cr remuneration?Musician Raghu Dixit, who came to limelight after his song 'Ninna Poojege Bande Mahadeshwara' in Kannada movie Psycho, is reportedly charging Rs 1 crore to score music for a movie. According to the Gandhinagar sources, his payment is more than anySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:34 am The sari will always be there: Stella McCartneyIn the fickle world of fashion, the sari is the one garment that will endure, says British designer Stella McCartney.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:32 am Emraan Hashmi gets injured on the sets of Tum Mile on his birthdayMahesh Bhatt likes to receive gifts from his nephew and favourite protégé Emraan Hashmi. Even on the young actor's birthday. Says Emraan, "On my 30th birthday on Tuesday I called Bhatt Saab to ask what he's giving me. He turned around and made me gift him books. He makes me do that quite often. The only thing is he doesn't call it gifts. He calls it guru-dakshina. In fact after every hit film he takes a cheque from me. And every couple of months I give him money to buy books." For his birthday all that Emraan got from Mahesh Bhatt was a long touching SMS, and a fractured finger. "I'm finally a true-blue member of the cast," puns Emraan Hashmi jokingly about the plaster cast on his finger. Shooting scenes of torrential rain in Kunal Deshmukh's Tum Mile, Emraan broke his finger on Tuesday. "This is the second time I've injured myself during this film's shoot. Earlier I injured my eye. But I need time for it heals fast because we're shooting under several feet of water. We're re-living the torrential rains of 26 July 2005 for the past month." And the on-camera deluge has been created in no ordinary studio. Says Emraan, "Since no studio could give us a floor large enough to submerge cars in rain water we've hired this disused scrap-metal factory in Mulund which has been filled up with water. It started with ankle-deep water. Now it's knee-deep. Now the water has gone up to the waist and stomach. Soha is much shorter so we just see her head popping out of the water. " Wading through stagnant water for almost a month has taken its toll on Emraan and Soha's skin. "There're two recycling plants installed. But they haven't helped much. And on top of that we've cars underwater which we bump into regularly. The director Kunal Deshmukh should be happy he's got two co-operative actors. We don't demand mineral water instead of rain water to sink into." A broken finger was the birthday gift he got when he turned 30 on Tuesday. "I and Soha Ali Khan have been literally shooting 16-18 hours a day. I couldn't even attend the birthday calls. When I went back home I saw more bouquets than I had ever seen in my life. Quite a change from how it used to be when I had debacles." In his words, Emraan's birthday was chaotic. "The shooting went way beyond what we expected. So by the time I reached home we couldn't really go out. My wife and I just had a quiet dinner. No gift from his wife because Emraan doesn't believe in giving or getting gifts. "My wife was with me and she made dinner for me. That was gift enough."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:22 am Deepa Mehta on Heaven On Earth
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:15 am Yash Raj clears the rumors about YRF Music and YRF InternationalYash Raj Films has issued a press statement, which is reproduced verbatim: "It is unfortunate that there are unfounded rumours going around for sometime now that the Yash Raj Films' Music Division and our International operations are shutting down. There is absolutely no truth in either of these. Neither of these divisions is being closed and they continue to function as usual. However, given the current economic scenario, they have been restructured and right-sized as is happening globally in companies both big and small. "Our current slate of films for the year will be handled by all our existing touch points including YRF Music and our YRF International operations. We would like to take this opportunity to once and for all put an end to these baseless rumours and request all to desist from reporting such news without prior confirmation from us."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 10:05 am Tamil version of '13B' is a successBIG Pictures' YAAVARUM NALAM, the Tamil version of 13B, continues to grow week on week at the Tamil box-office. The film released on 82 screens on March 6 and continues with 82 screens even in the fourth week of release amidst strong box-office collections. Data provided by BIG Pictures shows that the film has collected Rs. 148 lacs, 164 lacs and 151 lacs, respectively for BIG Pictures in the first three weeks of its release. In these days, when the first week collections usually amounts to 60-65% of the film's whole run, YAAVARUM NALAM has proved to be a surprise winner.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 9:58 am Brahmasthram ready for the final countdownUnder the banner of V.S productions, V.Somanath is directing the film Brahmasthram. Lyrics are by Vayalar Sarat Chandra Varma, Hariharan and Anil Vaadanamkurissi. Vijaya Krishna and Somasekahran have scored the music. Cast includes Vijayaraghavan, Saiju Kurup, Madhu, Jagathy, Suraj Venjaramoodu,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 9:16 am Nammal Thammil on campus romanceViji Thampi's 25th film Nammal Thammil will be released on March 27. The backdrop of the film is a campus. Vicky, a brilliant student in an engineering college, maintains a friendly relationship with everybody except John Rose. Vicky and AnuSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 9:13 am Deepante Kadha to start rolling soonProminent Drama artiste Sasi Narayanan is directing the film Deepante Kadha (Story of Deepan). Sasi Narayanan himself has penned the story and dialogue. The pooja of the film was performed on March 11 at Malabar palaceSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 9:09 am Subramaniapuram as Ananthapuram 1980 - Galatta.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 8:55 am Aishwarya to turn into a Barbie doll
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 Mar 2009 | 8:53 am Yash Raj Films denies shutting down music label - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 8:48 am Yash Raj Films denies shutting down music labelEntertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films (YRF) is not shutting down its music label and overseas distribution network.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 8:01 am CBI seeking legal opinion on Dutt's plea in Supreme CourtThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking legal help in replying to the Supreme Court on Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking suspension of his conviction to enable him to contest elections.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 8:00 am Get ready for the Jaane Tu...sequel - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 7:19 am Akshay thrilled with 8 X 10 TASVEER - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 7:13 am Absolute authenticity is the hallmark of 'Heaven on Earth'Film: 'Heaven On Earth'; Director: Deepa Mehta; Cast: Preity Zinta, Vansh Bhardwaj; Rating: ****Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am 'Kambakkht Ishq' promo rocksClick above for more movie stills All eyes are KAMBAKKHT ISHQ and rightly so! Some of the biggest names in the business -- Sajid Nadiadwala, Kishore and Sunil Lulla of Eros, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor -- have got together for this film and the makers have also roped in a good number of international biggies [Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh] for the project. The first promo of the film will be unveiled this week, with the prints of AA DEKHEN ZARA. The promo begins with a striking visual -- the skyline of Los Angeles -- and soon Stallone takes over. He's about to hand over an award to the best stuntman [Akshay Kumar]. Yes, Akki plays a stuntman in the film, while Kareena plays a supermodel. One would expect the two lovebirds to hold hands and run around trees, right? But KAMBAKKHT ISHQ is different. Here, the two are constantly at war, constantly arguing and threatening the other. The tu-tu-main-main makes for interesting viewing and the backdrop [Hollywood] only elevates the film to dizzy heights. If the promo is an indicator of what is to follow, await KAMBAKKHT ISHQ with bated breath. The movie has been directed by Sabbir Khan.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 6:54 am Now 'Office Office' on big screenRajiv Mehra's television show OFFICE OFFICE, with Pankaj Kapur in the central role, enjoyed terrific popularity on the small screen. The film won numerous awards, besides being a hot favourite of viewers across the globe. The latest is that the TV serial is now being made into a full-length feature film. Rajiv Mehra, the man behind the serial, is directing the feature film as well, which stars the same set of actors that were seen on TV. The big screen version is called OFFICE OFFICE THE MOVIE.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Mar 2009 | 6:52 am Asin to shake a leg with Dhoni! - Sify
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 6:06 am Bobby Deol protests being called the king of cameo roles - Indian Express
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 Mar 2009 | 5:34 am Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi' on trackSanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi', based on the life of freedom fighter Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, will go on floors in May, contrary to reports that it had been pushed to the year-end.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 4:00 am John Abraham still part of Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi', based on the life of freedom fighter Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, will go on floors in May, contrary to reports that it had been pushed to the year-end. And the makers rubbished rumours of John Abraham having been replaced by Hurman Baweja.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 3:00 am 'Heaven On Earth' about hundreds of migrant wives: Deepa MehtaDeepa Mehta had a problem on her hands when a woman, on whose life her 'Heaven on Earth' is partly based, demanded that she be given more prominence in the film's publicity. The filmmaker finally succeeded in telling her that it was not just her story, but that of hundreds of NRI wives.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Mar 2009 | 2:00 am The International Premiere [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Shilpa Shetty’s desire of journeyA journey splashing with successful endeavors all through is actually what Shilpa is striding now. It all took high to greater flight when she turned entire spotlights with her ‘Big Brother’ mania across the globe. In fact, there’s been no turning back for this alluring missy as she continued with her ‘Big Boss’ Mania here in India.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Sparkling semis of ‘Knights and Angels’On the buttons, it’s all about the mania of IPL and flicks on the hotfooted race. With Indian Premiere League kick-starting on April 10, Knights and Angels – The reality show for cheer leaders is getting on for semi-finals episode this weekend.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Imran & Farhan At Vagina Monologues Bash [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 26 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am Live Chat: Nandita Das on March 26 at 14:30 hrs ISTUnlike most Indian actors, she refused to move to Mumbai and still lives in Delhi. This lass started acting with a street theatre group called 'Jannatya Manch' and did this for the next six years. Later she made her Bollywood debut with Prakash Jha's Pariniti in 1987. The film won her critical acclaim for her outstanding performance. In case you are still wondering who we are talking about it's none other than the ultra talented actor turned director Nandita Das. Making her directorial debut with the film Firaaq, Nandita has impressed one and all. Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to get up, close and personal with this new phenomenal director Nandita Das only on celeb chat on Thursday, March 26 at 14:30 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Mar 2009 | 5:29 pm I'm not jealous of Imran-Ranbir: Deepika
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Mar 2009 | 4:48 pm Reese learnt monster role from Willis
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Mar 2009 | 2:32 pm Malaika Arora grooms up for Good HousekeepingIf there is one word that Malaika Arora, the model-cum-actress-cum-everything else in between, must have deleted from her dictionary, then it has to be the word 'age'. We are sure that, it is the only reason as to why she is always referred to as the 'ageless wonder'. And it is this 'ageless wonder', who, gracefully graces the supercool cover of the latest edition of 'Good Housekeeping'. In this issue, Malaika speaks about her two lives, viz., personal and professional (Guys, is there anything that we don't know about her, except for her beauty secret)! Malaika speaks golden words like "You can be romantic parents too, not always, as a couple. Now, Arhaan completes us". Not just that, she also shares her secrets of being 'naturally gorgeous'! Well, all this and much more are reasons enough for you to take stock of this magazine! Remember, the name's 'Good Housekeeping' with the buttery Malaika! Go for it, guys... you are bound to thank us!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Mar 2009 | 1:57 pm Shilpa Shetty and Jaya Prada in 'The Desire - Journey of a Woman'These days, Shilpa Shetty is on a roll and how! After wooing the hearts of millions and zillions of fans in U.K. courtesy her 'Big Brother' win, Shilpa is now all set to add a few Chinese fans to her ever growing fan-base. Shilpa will be seen in producer Sharad Hegde's prestigious Indo-Chinese project The Desire- Journey of a Woman directed by R.Sarath. The Desire-Journey of a Woman is a Hindi feature film that's dubbed in Chinese and revolves around dance, music, art, culture and emotions. It's the story of 'Goutami', an accomplished Odissi dancer and a talented artist 'Jai Leang'. Shilpa would be seen sharing the screen space with the Chinese superstar Xia Yu and Bollywood's timeless dancing beauty Jaya Prada. The supporting cast also includes Anupam Kher, Sheetal Menon, Nakul Vaid and Asif Sheikh. After the completion of a schedule with Shilpa and Xia Yu at Putarajaya in Malaysia, the film has now moved into its last leg of shooting with only one schedule left, to take the film into post-production. While the famous trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have composed the film's music, the music Maestro A.R.Rahman has rendered the background score. With such a solid cast and crew, The Desire- Journey of a Woman indeed seems worth looking forward to, especially as it brings together dancing queens Shilpa Shetty and Jaya Prada on the silver screen.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Mar 2009 | 1:34 pm Sony releases indigenous Hanuman game for PS2The Indian gaming industry has now crossed the platform barrier. In a first, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has launched Hanuman: Boy Warrior (3D) for the PlayStation 2. Developed by Hyderabad-Aurona Technologies Limited (acquired by Pyramid Samira), Hanuman is the first localized game on the PS2 platform to be completely developed by an Indian game development house. It is also Sony's first game based on Indian mythology and one that is playable in Hindi. The launch of the game is a culmination of a journey that was started by Sony when the first ever game developers' conference (DevStation '08 Mumbai) for Playstation platform was organized in Mumbai. Atindriya Bose, Country Manager-PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment, said, "Hanuman is our very own classic hero and is ever-popular across India and with Indians abroad. The launch of Hanuman: Boy Warrior has marked a very significant milestone in the Indian game development industry and also signifies the importance we attach to the Indian market and the Indian Game development industry." Santosh Pillai, CEO of Aurona Technologies Limited, said, "We have created the console game to capture the hearts and minds of India's current and aspiring game players and their families. Immersive game play is at the heart of this fascinating game. Using the PS2 console, the player helps the hero to fight evil-doers at several mystical landscapes of the epic period. We believe the game has the necessary ingredients to become a classic." The game is the journey of Hanuman across two phases of his life: childhood and young adulthood. He faces many obstacles and enemies on the way and uses his powers to overcome the same. Developed exclusively for PS2, Hanuman: Boy Warrior will be available in the Indian market at a suggested retail price of Rs 499.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Mar 2009 | 1:30 pm Deepika and Shiamak groove on Knights and AngelsAs the cricket fervour is gaining momentum across the country, the popular reality show 'Knights and Angels' reaches its semi-final stage this week. With the competition getting tougher by every passing minute, the girls are doing everything that they can to win, as they are just one hurdle away from being crowned as the SRK's 'Winning Angel', whereby they will get an opportunity to become the cheerleaders for the Kolkata Knight Riders. After sleepless days and nights of hard work and pressure, the time has finally come for the 'Mentor' Shiamak Davar to choose the best of the best. In this episode, one will get to see and hear Shiamak; in his 'fabulous Hindi' giving some 'vishesh tippanis' to the contestants. If Shiamak wasn't enough, he will be joined by none other than the elegantly suave Deepika Padukone. Needless to say, the vivacious host Purab Kohli will be seen cheering the girls, while Hoogly, the show's mascot will lighten the show as well as enlighten the contestants with his 'sher-o-shayaris'. One has to watch this episode to see how the girls impressed Shiamak with their dance moves, so much so, that this ace choreographer just could not stop himself from going on stage to shake a leg and groove to the music. So become a couch potato and tune in to the nail-biting semi finals of 'Sunsilk presents Knights & Angels on March 28th at 10 pm only on NDTV Imagine.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Mar 2009 | 12:35 pm
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