Bollywood producers on strike

Bollywood producers on strikeAfter failing to resolve the issue of profit sharing with multiplex owners, Bollywood film producers are all set to go on an indefinite strike from tomorrow, stalling any new film releases. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:08 pm

Kamal Khan slaps legal notice on firm

Kamal Khan slaps legal notice on firmKamal Khan has slapped a legal notice on event management firm Concept Group for not paying up for the publicity it got through his controversial film <I>Deshdrohi</i>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 5:01 pm

Marry me or it's over, Brad tells Angelina

Marry me or it's over, Brad tells AngelinaBrad Pitt has reportedly told Angelina Jolie that either they have to get married, or it is the end for them. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:53 pm

Jade Goody's resting place 'a secret'

Jade Goody's resting place 'a secret'British reality TV star Jade Goody, who died in the public eye, will be laid to rest at a secret location in a bid to prevent her fans from descending on the site. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:42 pm

IPL fever grips Big B

IPL fever grips Big BAmitabh Bachchan cheered up Preity Zinta's Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab by giving a short TV bite on her behest. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:09 pm

Shilpa invites Queen of Jordan

Shilpa invites Queen of JordanBollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says Queen Rania of Jordan has accepted her invitation to watch a T20 cricket match between South Africa and Australia. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:57 pm

My name comes in the way for Shruti: Kamal Haasan

My name comes in the way for Shruti: Kamal  HaasanTamil thespian Kamal Haasan says his name is a &quot;disadvantage&quot; for his daughter Shruti Haasan but &quot;she will have to live with it&quot;. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 1:18 pm

No Kajol in Ajay's next! - Times of India


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No Kajol in Ajay's next!
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Ajay Devgan, who just turned 40, is set to wield the megaphone for his second directorial venture and says it won't star his actress wife Kajol.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:49 pm

Bollywood stars walk the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week

Minissha Lamba The sweetness of Punjabi kudi Minissha Lamba has no match be it in movies or the ramp. Walking the ramp for designer Archana Kochhar she was the perfect model for the collection titled 'innocence'. She was looking like a


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm

8x10 Tasveer director feeling nervous - Oneindia


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8x10 Tasveer director feeling nervous
Oneindia
Nagesh Kukunoor was never like this. Hyderabad Blues was a path breaking kind of film in the 90s and then later on he went on to make much appreciated movies like Iqbal and Dor.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Bollywood stars walk the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week

A Fashion Week in India in never complete without the presence of our very own Bollywood star. In the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week may of the top stars in the industry walked the ramp for the well known designers.Katrina Kaif Katrina


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:24 pm

8x10 Tasveer director feeling nervous

Nagesh Kukunoor was never like this. Hyderabad Blues was a path breaking kind of film in the 90s and then later on he went on to make much appreciated movies like Iqbal and Dor. But now he seems to be getting


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:21 pm

Shruthi Haasan’s handicap is her name - IndiaGlitz


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Shruthi Haasan’s handicap is her name
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Kamal Haasan is a proud father, but one who thinks that the famous Haasan name is a disadvantage to his daughter, Shruthi. Kamal Haasan believes that his name is a burden that Shruthi will have to carry and live it.
Being my daughter is a disadvantage for Shruti: Kamal Hindu
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:59 am

Pala Flicks to offer consultancy services

Goa based animation studio Pala Flicks is expanding its business to a new consultancy model for the Indian CG industry, by offering assistance with new project setup, project review, on-site supervision, pipeline advisory, story/script consulting, IP marketing, and education curriculum analysis. Pala Director Greg Acuna explains, "Our core goals are to assist companies who are considering setting up production in India or already have projects in the works that could benefit working with people who have experience here. We can help both producers and service providers to deal with difficulties that often arise in productions being supervised from far away." Additional services will aid local producers with IP development through to marketing and educational institutions in understanding how to create world class schools. These services will be managed by Greg Acuna and Pala's CG supervisor Jonathan Josenhans. Greg has lived in India more than seven years and has over 25 years experience as both a project management consultant and in the media industry as a writer, director and producer, having managed complex technology projects for Paramount Pictures, Arthur Andersen, Exchange Cubed and others bringing to the table everything needed to deal with complicated nature of animation/VFX productions. Jonathan is a graduate of one of the top animation and compositing schools in Germany. He has lived in India almost three years and for the past year has managed Pala's Earthlings project.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:59 am

Abhimanyu Singh flying high on Gulaal

Abhimanyu Singh flying high on <i>Gulaal</i>It was a long wait for Abhimanyu Singh who made an impact as the volatile and unstoppable Rajput student-leader Rananjay Singh in <I>Gulaal</i> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:58 am

Malawi court turns down Madonna's second adoption - Sify


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Malawi court turns down Madonna's second adoption
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A Malawian court on Friday turned down US pop star Madonna's attempt to adopt a second child from the impoverished southern African country.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:44 am

Demi Moore brands photographer a thief

Washington (ANI): Hollywood actress Demi Moore has branded a photographer 'thief', after he clicked her pictures without her permission.Writing on her webpage on social networking site Twitter.com, the actress has referred to an incident that took place while she was shopping


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:38 am

Preity-Ness to split? - Times of India


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Preity-Ness to split?
Times of India
Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia have apparently called it quits as a couple though they continue to be together in their professional ventures which include ownership of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab.
Preity and Ness headed for splitville? Bollywood Mantra
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:34 am

Bollywood star in obscenity case - BBC News


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Bollywood star in obscenity case
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A complaint accusing Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar of obscenity has been lodged with police in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay). The actor, who recently appeared for Levi's at the Lakme India Fashion Week show, asked his wife to unbutton his jeans ...
Akshay’s stunt gone wrong! IndiaGlitz
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:33 am

Sienna Miller tortured by her director

New Delhi (ANI): Hollywood actress Sienna Miller has revealed that she was actually tortured by the director of her flick Edge Of Love in a bid to get the shot right. She said that director John Maybury locked her up in


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Brook Shields reveals eyelash faux pas

New York (ANI): False eyelashes certainly don’t make a beautiful sight for Brook Shields, as the actress once had an eyelash faux pas and hasn’t used them since. Instead, the Lipstick Jungle star prefers using Latisse - an FDA-approved treatment that


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:29 am

Big B to launch his news channel - Bollywood Mantra


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Big B to launch his news channel
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After conquering the film industry, superstar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to dominate the media. Buzz is doing the rounds that Big B is going to launch his own news channel by the name India 24/7.
Big B to start his news channel Oneindia
Amitabh Bachchan to launch his own news channel—India 24/7 Spicezee
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:26 am

Sarada campaigns for Shashi Tharoor

The heroine of yester years in Malayalam films, actress Sarada arrived in Kerala to campaign Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor who is contesting for the Parliament Elections. She addressed the campaign rallies in Thirunvananthapuram constituency on Thursday. The veteran acted in


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:19 am

Rahman just wants to be left alone now

Tired of the relentless attention ever since he triumphed at the Oscars, composer A.R. Rahman requests all to let him be.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:01 am

Lakshmi makes a comeback in I G

I G directed by B. Unni Krishnan is releasing today. Sureshgopi and Nandini are doing the lead. Sureshgopi plays the role of an ATS chief in this Malayalam Movie. The film is evidently based on terrorism and its related activities in


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:52 am

Sreenivasan forsakes his eye sight

Veteran Malayalam actor-producer-writer-director Sreenivasan will now be seen portraying the character of a blind person in his upcoming flick All The Best. Swathy Bhaskar would be directing the movie which has Sneha as the main lead actress. The director has himself


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:48 am

Vellathooval ready for the final countdown

Veteran Malayalam director I.V. Sasi’s Vellathooval has completed shooting and is all set to hit the theatres in the last week on April. The film was shot at the locations of Munnar, Thodupuzha, Vagaman and Kochi and stars Ranjith Menon and


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:44 am

Patrick Swayze dons blonde wig

Patrick Swayze dons blonde wigCancer stricken Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze underwent a dramatic makeover to portray a seedy strip club owner in his new film <I>Powder Blue</I>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:28 am

'I played CM for a day but it - Express Buzz


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'I played CM for a day but it
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Action King Arjun is back with Anbulakshmi Film's Maasi, directed by G Kichcha. ''Maasi is the hero Maasilamani, who is a very contemporary police officer,'' says Arjun.
Action King Arjun is back with Maasi Oneindia
Feel good fare! Times of India
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:20 am

"I'd just like to retreat in my cave for a while" - A.R. Rahman

Tired of the relentless attention during the last few months A R Rahman has a sincere request for all those who want a piece of his action. Please let him be. He needs to catch his breath. Alas, earlier commitments have forced Rahman to return to Chennai from Bangalore where he was holed up last month. Says a source very close to Rahman, "The workload is getting heavier. Rahman is inundated with work from both home and abroad. He has taken on one new Bollywood project Abbas Tyrewala's 1-800-Love, and he needs to finish Anthony D'Souza's Blue whose background score and the Kylie Minogue item are yet to be completed. On top of that Rahman has to deal with false stories about his global conquests. Like the one that said he had replaced David Beckham in a cell phone ad for a staggering free." Such stories are making Rahman extremely wary of the future. Friends feel he's being put under tremendous performance anxiety and this may reflect on the quality of his work." Says the friend, "Rahman has decided to stay completely away from the public glare for some time. He is currently spending time on the music of Abbas Tyrewala's film. Then he has called Anthony D'Souza to Chennai to complete the music of Blue. After that he will quietly leave for London and the US. Under no circumstance will he allow himself to be put under the microscope." When contacted Rahman had only one thing to say, "I'd just like to retreat in my cave for a while."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:11 am

Is Aniston behind Pitt-Jolie rift? - Oneindia


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Is Aniston behind Pitt-Jolie rift?
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Life comes a full circle and Angeline Jolie will realise it more than anybody. It was in January 2005 that Brad Pitt had part ways with Jennifer Aniston and hooked up with her.
Brad Pitt's ultimatem to Jolie: 'Marry me, or it's over' Indopia
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:10 am

'Deshdrohi' producer slaps legal notice on firm

Actor-turned-producer Kamal Khan has slapped a legal notice on event management firm Concept Group for not paying up for the publicity it got through his controversial film 'Deshdrohi'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:01 am

Shilpa invites Queen of Jordan for T20 match

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says Queen Rania of Jordan has accepted her invitation to watch a T20 cricket match between South Africa and Australia.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am

Ajay Devgan turns 40 with a quiet family get-together

Ajay Devgan who turned 40 on Thursday (April 2) said it felt like any other day. "Is 40 really a special age to be? I don't feel anything special. It's like any other day. I shot the entire day. No celebrations, nothing that I don't do normally." Nudge him a little more, and Ajay admits there was a family get-together. "My entire family, my parents, sister, brother-in-law, my wife and daughter were all together for dinner. But that's something I do every time I get the chance. Yes, there was a cake. But I didn't cut it. My daughter did." Life at 40 for Ajay means more work. "All The Best, the comedy directed by Rohit Shetty that I'm producing, is currently being shot. So I was busy shooting that. For me there's no life as satisfying as work and family." Ajay will be directing a film later this year. "It will be a dark comic thriller. And no, there will be no Kajol in it. For those who want to see us together, there's the animation film coming up titled Toonpur Ka Superhero." Ajay admits the animation film is taking longer than expected. "But that isn't because of recession. Animation is a very time-taking process. It needs lots of patience." Any new promises to keep at 40? "None! I feel physically and creatively fitter at 40 than I did at 30. The only new resolution is to devote more time to my blog. It has been renovated. I had been neglecting it. But now I intend to devote time regularly to it. Otherwise everything is the same. I still refuse to work with those I don't like."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:37 am

Ajay Devgan turns 40, to direct a dark comic thriller

Ajay Devgan, who just turned 40, is set to wield the megaphone for his second directorial venture and says it won't star his actress wife Kajol.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 8:02 am

Neil Nitin Mukesh gets a tan - Sify


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Neil Nitin Mukesh gets a tan
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Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif looked so fair on screen in Kabir Khan's New York that one of them had to tone down the fairness-quotient.
Not fair, Neil! Times of India
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 8:00 am

Big B goes out of way to cheer Preity Zinta's IPL team

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan cheered up Preity Zinta's Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab by giving a short TV bite on her behest.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 8:00 am

Being my daughter is a disadvantage for Shruti: Kamal Haasan

Tamil thespian Kamal Haasan says his name is a 'disadvantage' for his daughter Shruti Haasan but 'she will have to live with it'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:31 am

Visually challenged CEO brings homosexuality to celluloid

Karan Goel, 27, is not just another entrepreneur from Punjab. He is visually impaired, works via talking gadgets and has just made a film that tackles the dilemma of homosexuals in India.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:30 am

Abhimanyu Singh flying high after 'Gulaal' success

It was a long wait for Abhimanyu Singh who made an impact as the volatile and unstoppable Rajput student-leader Rananjay Singh in 'Gulaal' after 10 years of struggle. He feels that the film has given him a new lease of life.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:00 am

Shiney`s luck shines, will play lead role alongside Kilmer!

Lesser-known B-town hottie Shiney has made a big impression on Hollywood
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

SC notice to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on on-screen smoking !

The SC issued notice to noted film director Mahesh Bhatt on the Centre`s petition seeking stay on the Delhi HC verdict, which had quashed the notification banning on-screen smoking on a petition filed by him and some others.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

Brad Pitt tells Angelina Jolie to marry him or its over!

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has reportedly given his lover Angelina Jolie the biggest ultimatum ever — either marry him or forget him.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

Neil gets tanned look for his new flick `New York`!

Neil Nitin had to recently tone down his complexion in Kabir Khan`s flick `New York`.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

Vanilla Ice not happy with Madge`s Sex book!

American rapper Vanilla Ice has revealed that he is not happy with the contents of his former girlfriend Madonna`s notorious Sex book.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

Want Genelia D`Souza, then sign Riteish Deshmukh!

Flying high on her teen love story `Jaane Tu...`, Genelia is making some adolescent demands.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

Isabella Rossellini likes to film "animal sex"!

Italian actress Isabella Rossellini has developed a rather saucy hobby—watching and filming animals having sex.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

Akshay`s raunchy unbutton act at LFW lands him in trouble !

Akshay Kumar seems to have landed himself in trouble after his unbutton act at LFW.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

John-Vidya together again inspite of jealous Bipasha!

John Abraham and Vidya Balan`s sizzling love-scene in `Salaam-E-Ishq` had created a lot of stir.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 am

It’s a long wait for Boney Kapoor

2009 is proving to be a nail-biting year for producer Boney Kapoor who has three big budget movies waiting for release. First in line is the Salman Khan movie Wanted Dead And Alive, that has been directed by South Indian dancer-turned-actor-turned-director, Prabhu Deva
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Feroz Khans good son

Fardeen Khan might have gotten a bad rap every now and then, but there’s no denying the fact that he’s a devoted son to his dad Feroz Khan. In February, the senior Khan was admitted into the Breach Candy Hospital in a critical condition. Since then, Fardeen, who is currently shooting for Rohit Shettys All The Best at Madh Island, has been keeping vigils by his bedside unfailingly.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Neeta Lulla’s Bridal Collection [Gallery]

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Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Snoop joins the Slumdog bandwagon

Hip-hop star Snoop Dogg is the latest celeb to be bitten by the Slumdog Millionaire craze. The rapper, who is often in the news for all the wrong reasons, seems to have scored it right with his newest offering Snoop Dogg Millionaire. The track has singer Tanvi Shah, the lady whose vocals made Jai Ho an instant hit, recreating her magic for Snoop.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Akshay’s stunt gone wrong!

The incorrigible Akshay Kumar is in trouble again, and this time it’s not with his wife Twinkle Khanna! The hot star is being hauled up for a sexy stunt that he performed while walking the ramp for the Levis by Tarun Tahiliani show at Lakme Fashion Week. The nature of the act had Akshay walking up to his wife and motioning for her to unbutton his pants, all in the spirit of fun.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Big B and Tabu together again!

Debutant director Balkrishnan struck gold with his Amitabh Bachchan-Tabu pairing in the sweet romantic movie, Cheeni Kum. Since then,
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Shruthi Hassan’s handicap is her name

South India’s biggest actor Kamal Haasan is a proud father, but one who thinks that the famous Hassan name is a disadvantage to his daughter, Shruti. He believes that his name is a burden that Shruti will have to carry and live it. On a more positive note, the actor feels his daughter has all the makings of being an extraordinary actress and singer, if she chooses to be both or either.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Batman will fight The Riddler

Batman will fight The RiddlerBritish actor Michael Caine, who plays the butler of superhero Batman has revealed that the superhero will take on villain The Riddler in the next installment of the film. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:09 pm

Love is in the air...Nandana Sen flies to London to be with beau

Download image as wallpaper Producer Madhu Mantena has planned a very special holiday in London for the love of his life. Late last week he flew into the city to make all the preparations right from reservations in her favourite hotel to arranging for her favourite flowers in her room and shopping expeditions to the shops in London that Nandana likes the best. This weekend Nandana flew into London from the US. The actress shot a film in New York and then spent time with her father Prof Amartya Sen in Boston before heading to London on Saturday. The holiday with Madhu was not on the cards until he decided to combine business with pleasure. "I was supposed to be here for the pre-production of my film 1-800-Love. But then I guess love took over work," Madhu trails off sheepishly. Madhu has planned Nandana's favourite activities for the week right down to the minutest detail. No wonder Nandana thinks she has the most faithful and dutiful boyfriend in Bollywood, so much so that Nandana's Dad too has been urging his daughter to tie the knot. Confesses Madhu, "Yes, the Professor is fond of me, though I'm from a different state, culture and intellectual bent. I've done my Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge on him (remember how Shah Rukh Khan won over Kajol's dad?). Now if only Nandana would say yes." A bigger plan on the anvil is a tailor-made film for Nandana that Madhu wants to produce specially for her. "I saw her in Rang Rasiya. And I was bowled over," says the proud boyfriend.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Apr 2009 | 5:08 pm

Amitabh Bachchan tops India celeb power list

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Amitabh Bachchan, arguably India's biggest superstar, beat Bollywood rivals Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in a survey tracking India's most powerful celebrities.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 2 Apr 2009 | 4:58 pm

BIG Animation's Little Krishna to grace the small screen

Pune based BIG Animation, a part of Reliance Big Entertainment, has completed 13 episodes of their much anticipated high-end 3D animated television series Little Krishna. Based on traditional tales of Krishna's childhood adventures, the series is an outcome of seven years of research and two-and-a-half years of production by the studio's 280 plus team in collaboration with The India Heritage Foundation. The 23-minute episodic series has been created in English language, but has also been dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. BIG Animation's CEO Ashish Kulkarni said, "Krishna is the most known and revered brand having a cult following across the world, beyond the people of Indian origin. Secondly, the series has been created using state of the art 3D computer generated character animation in a manner that combines Indian design motifs with classical Western styles." While the primary target group is children in the age group of 7-9 years, the product is positioned as a family entertainer. Each episode is parceled as one story carefully integrated as two themes, one soft, and the other full of action, running parallel in each episode. Scripted by Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Scott, directed by Vincent Edwards and R. Balasubramaniam, the music for the series has been done by Varaprasad. "The design team at BIG Animation left no stone unturned to research every style aspect of the land of 'Vraj', where these stories took place 5000 years ago. The backgrounds, art direction, color keys and all other elements of detailing were thoroughly researched upon unearthing every possible reference and finally deciding on the designs that will suit the contemporary formats." Besides broadcasting and home video sales, the studio is looking at opportunities in new media- webisodes, mobisodes and licensing and merchandise.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2009 | 4:45 pm

This July, Mumbai floods are back with Emraan-Bhatt's 'Tum Mile'

Four years back, the infamous Mumbai floods had created headlines world over. True to their reputation, the Bhatt brothers have taken a cue from these headlines and finished Tum Mile, a film that has the 2005 floods as its backdrop. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh of Jannat fame, the film stars Vishesh Films' blue eyed boy Emraan Hashmi along with Soha Ali Khan and is all set for a 24th July release. Says a unit source, "The film sees the return of Sony Music and Vishesh Films who had collaborated just a few weeks back for Raaz - The Mystery Continues. Not only was the horror flick biggest hit ever for Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Films, even if one looks at the quarter gone by, Raaz - The Mystery Continues is the first and the only hit of 2009." He does make a point when while stating the fact that this is no mean feat considering that some of the biggest stars and biggest movies were released in the first quarter of 2009. "Look at Akshay Kumar's Chandni Chowk To China, Shah Rukh Khan's Billu, Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi 6 or Farhan Akhtar's Luck By Chance - not a single film turned lucky and actually sunk without a trace." Says Mukesh Bhatt, "We have always maintained that content is the King. We have backed strong content and now the icing on the cake is that we also have a top actor (Emraan Hashmi) amongst us. This only makes the project bigger and better." Not much is revealed about the story line of the movie though except for the fact that it is a love story with a backdrop of infamous 26th July'05 Mumbai floods. Apparently, the characters played by Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan get trapped in the floods. Insiders have been raving about the canvas of the film since these floods on the streets of Mumbai have been re-created. "You should have been on the sets to believe it", says Emraan Hashmi, "Water level there was scary enough to actually drown people. Kunal (Deshmukh) wanted the situation to be an exact replica of the horrific flood situation that the city faced that fateful night. It was difficult to even imagine how commuters would have struggled with no support whatsoever." The film is also special for another reason. Though Raaz - The Mystery Continues saw Bhatts coming together with a team of different composers, Tum Mile marks the coming back of Pritam whose last association with them had resulted in blockbuster musical success Jannat'. Earlier, he has also worked on the music of Awarapan, Gangster and Woh Lamhe for the Bhatt banner. Tum Mile is not the first film though which has been based on the 2005 floods. A small time film called 26th July at Barista was released without any fanfare last year. The film had starred newcomers like Kabier Sawhney and Simran Vaid and was touted as a tribute to all the people of Mumbai who faced this hard reality and overcame it. However, the film had arrived unannounced and sank without a trace.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2009 | 4:27 pm

Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya receive Padma Shri from President of India

Tuesday 31st of March 2009 is a day Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won't forget for the rest of their lives. After all, it's the day when the 'Khiladi' of Bollywood and the former Miss World received the highest civilian honour- Padma Shri from the President of India- Smt.Pratibha Patil While Akki looked dapper in a formal black suit, Ash was her dazzling best in a rose coloured saree. The event which took place in the capital also had Aishwarya's hubby dearest Abhishek Bachchan in attendance. It surely must have been a proud moment for AB Jr. to see his better half being bestowed with the top civilian honour. As for Akki, this is one honour which he would cherish for the rest of his life. Interestingly, the two Padma Shri recipients Akki and Ash will be seen together in Vipul Shah's film Action Replay.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Apr 2009 | 1:46 pm

Aamir Khan launches Voter Awareness campaign

Click above for more stills On the eve of the parliamentary elections, actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan launched a nationwide Voter Awareness campaign in association with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW).The campaign's theme 'Sache ko chune, Achche ko chune' means 'Vote for integrity, Vote for good people' and urges citizens to make an informed choice. The thought provoking campaign consists of 3 ad films, print ads, internet and mobile communication. Not only has Aamir Khan not charged for appearing in the ads but his production company 'Aamir Khan Productions' has also borne the cost of producing the ad films. Aamir has also roped in Prasoon Joshi of McCann Erickson as the creative head, Rakyesh Mehra as the director, Avinash Gowariker as the still photographer and Shashi Sinha of Lodestar Media as the media planner for the campaign. Apparently all of them are doing it for free as they all fully believe in this campaign. The ad campaign will be in several languages like Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Assamese and Oriya. This is the first time such an effort is being taken on an all India level and with Aamir Khan lending his support to this cause; it certainly brings in even more credibility.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2009 | 1:37 pm

Sanjay Dutt signs on new role - Samajwadi Party general secretary

Sanjay Dutt, one of Bollywood's best-known stars, got a firm foothold in the world of politics Thursday when the Samajwadi Party anointed him general secretary even though he cannot contest elections.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Apr 2009 | 1:32 pm

Waheeda Rehman on the cover of Good Housekeeping

It's always said that 'Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days'. Well, the current issue of 'Good Housekeeping' does just that. It has the graceful Waheeda Rehman, the actress of the golden era on the cover, with a smile that ruled the cinegoers hearts. In this issue, Waheedaji slips into a nostalgic mode and looks back in time and reminisces the golden era of Bollywood. Speaking about the legendary Guru Dutt, she says, "He (Guru Dutt) would talk to you and at the same time notice this other person sitting in one corner looking a little down; and after he'd finished talking to you, he'd go to the other person and ask her if she was fine, if she needed anything". Not just that, Waheedaji also speaks about her growing up years which were quite tough because it was around this time when she lost her father. She says "After I got married, I told him (Kamaljeet) that there was a rule- whenever two people lived together, fights were bound to happen. So, if I am screaming at you, you will keep quiet and vice versa". That's Waheeda Rehman for you, graceful and gentle as ever!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm

Mumbai Police to probe Akshay Kumar's 'unbutton' act

It was meant to add a naughty zip to the Lakme Fashion Week, but Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's gesture asking wife Twinkle Khanna to unzip his jeans during the show has led to a police complaint against him for alleged obscenity.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am