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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 2:48 pm Cruise spends $1 mn on Suri's education
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 2:39 pm Kundra's ex says Shilpa not a homebreaker
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 2:11 pm Hungama Digital Media bags two awards at the Abby's '09 for GhajiniHungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the largest aggregator, developer and publisher of Indian entertainment content globally, stood tall at Creative Abby's ceremony at the 'Goafest, 2009' with one Silver and one Bronze award for the 'Viral and Email Marketing' and 'Integrated Digital Campaign' categories respectively for the ground breaking digital campaign created for the Bollywood blockbuster, Ghajini. Commenting on the success of this initiative, Neeraj Roy Managing Director and CEO, Hungama Digital Media, said, "It is an honor for me and my team to receive these awards in a prestigious platform like the Abby's. These awards are not only appreciation for our team's innovation, hard work and dedication, but also a definite sign of how the digital platforms have witnessed phenomenal growth and recognition over the past few years. While I am proud of being given these awards for the initiative taken by us for Ghajini, the sheer potential of the digital platform indicates that we have a lot more to explore and conquer." Madhu Mantena, producer of Ghajini also reiterated the potential of the digital medium while congratulating Hungama Digital Media for their award. He said "I feel very happy that the digital initiatives taken for Ghajini have been appreciated at such a renowned forum. The online initiatives have added greatly to the success of the film across the world, by generating curiosity around its interesting elements, without giving away the plot. I hope to continue working with Hungama to use the full potential of the digital medium." The integrated digital campaign for Ghajini was able to engage one million visitors over a period of two months. The website created for Ghajini was a phenomenal success, generating 3 lakh unique visitors prior to the release of the film and 4 to 5 lakh unique visitors post the release of the film. The two virals engaged with close to 2.5 lakh people, with more that 10,000 users posting their pictures on the 'Wall of Suspects' viral. Ghajini was marketed as a path-breaking film. Labeled as the Indian film industry's 'best kept secret', very little information about the movie was communicated prior to its release. The digital campaign too integrated the plot in a way that teases the user just enough but did not in any way give away the suspense of the film. The website true to the theme of the film refreshes itself every 15 minutes just like the central character's memory. No matter which section the user is accessing, every fifteen minutes you are driven back to the homepage. The website was also extremely heavy with video content, but was extremely easy to navigate and load. The two virals, the www.wallofsuspects.com and www.findGhajini.com give the user the experience of the chase in the movie. Exclusive videos of Aamir Khan have been shot and used for the viral www.findGhajini.com. In this viral application, the user plays the role of Sanjay Singhania and tries to find Ghajini through the clues provided. After the user finds a clue, they are lead to find the next one. Once the user finds all the clues, he/she can put them together and dial a unique phone number, to hear Aamir Khan telling them over the phone, "I know who you are, I'm coming to get you on December 25th" (the release date of the film.) Hungama Digital Media has been in the digital entertainment industry for the past ten years and has made a significant contribution to create maximum visibility for South Asian content. Hungama has created path breaking initiatives on the digital space, which not only capture the essence of Bollywood films, but also encompass all the key elements to attract mobile and internet users to the theatres.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Apr 2009 | 1:57 pm Akshay shares family secrets
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 1:31 pm A Day on the sets of Rann with RGV and Mr. Amitabh BachchanClick above for more stills You would actually pinch yourself when you see both Ram Gopal Varma and Amitabh Bachchan on the sets together. But your dream soon becomes a reality when the director says 'Cut'. A series of stunning performances headed RGV's Sarkar and Sarkar Raj, and now Ramu brings together the best element he had crafted in these two films - Amitabh Bachchan. It's like achieving nirvana when you see the lethal combo back again, especially during the making of a film because it's exactly that moment when you come to know the making of a genius. My day started off a day before I visited the sets of RGV's Rann. A text message sent to the director reads - 'Hi Ramu, Have you started your Rann shoot again with Mr Bachchan? I'd like to visit the set'. A prompt reply from RGV says - 'Ya sure. Just let me know when you want to come'. And that's when my poetic instincts, according to RGV, came into act. I reply him back - 'It'll be worth a watch to see the inventor meet the creator, to see the rebel meet the perfectionist and to see the master meet the Sarkar.' Having known Ramu for quite sometime now, I knew he would throw the ball in my court, and how! His text says - 'Now stop being a poet. B is shooting with me tomorrow.' But the question is 'Where'. I call the writer of Rann, Rohit Banawilker for details. 'Madh Island' was the answer. After a gruelling hour and a half I finally reached the destination. 'Viva Bunglows' was where the mighty star cast was present. Amitabh Bachchan in a dapper looking dark blue striped suit, Simone Singh draped in an off white kurta pyjama, Sudeep wrapped up in a shirt and jacket, Neetu Chandra covered from top to bottom in a peach coloured dress and Nina Kulkarni who plays Big B's wife in a beautiful saree. The contemporary look of the bungalow might take you by surprise because RGV has finally moved away from the chawls and the theek thaak looking gharana. All shared a strong camaraderie with Ramu. In the three hours I spent on the sets, two scenes were shot. In a day though, more than five scenes were done and dusted. That's a feat in itself. But don't get surprised. We all know that RGV likes to work at a lightning pace. What's more, his enthusiasm is infectious. Some directors direct from the TV monitor but he'll walk on set with the cameras and interacts with everyone fantastically. Varma's favourite DOP, Amit Roy, pans his camera in a tight close in one of the rehearsals. The director believes that the eyes and the facial expressions of the character speak more in volume. You now know why Sarkar Raj had those tight close ups. Having said that, on the flip side, RGV does what he believes that no other director would've dared to do. In one of the scenes where Nina Kulkarni and Neetu Chandra were seated on a sofa along with Sudeep and Simone Singh, a soft focus of Amitabh Bachchan seen in-between them from a distance was to be shot with no dialogues from the senior most actor. A figure like Mr Bachchan is in soft focus yet it is the most important scene according to RGV because he thinks that people still have their eyes on Big B. For a second, you want to believe that Big B was like a fly on the wall. He had to be there long enough that people forget that he was there. You have to second guess what is going on and to be there for three to four takes to get the moment. But it's only the fly that is in your mind. Killing the scene softly, RGV requests Amit Roy to then take his favourite shot - close up of Big B's facial expressions. 'Cut' says the director and off we go for lunch. Szechwan Chicken with Roti and curd was a perfect meal on a hot summer day and what better lunch than to have Ram Gopal Varma to give you company. We sat together in his vanity van discussing films, films and more films till the second shot was about to get ready. RGV rushes to the sets in time. He loves and respects time because I got to know from his well wishers that he has always finished his shoot early yet properly. Shot two goes under way with a dining table breakfast scene where Sudeep, Mr Bachchan and Nina are seated where Big B again has no dialogues. With nothing to say and get the scene perfect has become RGV's trademark. Talk about a team player. He puts everything he has into it. But as soon as the shot was in its second take, a child actor named Rahul gets hit on his head against the glass slide door which he thought was open. The crew got worried but more worried was Mr Bachchan. He walks up to the main door from the breakfast table, orders the ice and rubs it gently on Rahul's forehead. Crying in pain, the cute boy couldn't see the fun coming his way. In order to divert the attention of Rahul, he rubs the ice on his face and slowly into his tee. Cry turned into smiles and in a second into laughter for Rahul. Everyone including Ramu was present during the picture perfect moment when Rahul got his best picture clicked with Mr Bachchan before the pack up announcement was made.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:55 pm It's swimming time for Bipasha - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:17 pm 'If not for Jannat, I would have been a struggler even now' - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:15 pm Shilpa Shetty’s London dreams - IndiaGlitz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:08 pm Sudeep in Ram Gopal Varma's Rann - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:50 am Friday fever shoots up with four releasesApart from Junglee, Ambari and Venkata in Sankata, none of the Kannada flicks have done well at the box office this year. But this equation could soon change with four big releases hitting the theatres on 10th of April. There’s aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:36 am Jaspal Bhatti's Recession party to field comediansHumorist Jaspal Bhatti's newly formed Recession Party plans to field comedians from all six Lok Sabha constituencies in Mumbai.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:33 am Jack wants to take Jade's belongings to jailLondon (ANI): Jack Tweed, the widower of late Brit TV celebrity Jade Goody, wants to take memory box consisting Jade's belongings to jail in her remembrance. Jack, who is has been convicted for attacking a cab driver, is busy picking hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:28 am Hrithik & I are together: Sussanne - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:27 am Sudeep in Ram Gopal Varma's RannSudeep has not only cemented his place as an actor in Kannada films but is also in the process of making it big in Bollywood. After Phoonk, the actor would again be seen in Ram Gopal Verma’s Hindi film Rann, whereSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:25 am Confessions of Miss India World, Pooja Chopra - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:25 am Motherhood makes Angelina happier, fulfilledNew Delhi (ANI): Angelina Jolie feels ‘much happier and fulfilled’ than ever after taking on the role of a real-life mum to six kids. The Changeling actress, who looks after her brood with partner Brad Pitt, revealed she felt she wasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:23 am Ronson's mum trying to restraint LindsayLondon (ANI): Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan’s former lover Samantha Ronson’s mother is reportedly trying to obtain a restraining order against the actress, in a bid to keep her out of her daughter’s life.Lohan split from Ronson recently, and she is saidSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:18 am Jordan turns down lunch invite at Buckingham PalaceLondon April 8 (ANI): Katie Price a.ka. Jordan has claimed that she was invited to lunch at Buckingham Palace but declined the offer because she was in America. The 30-year-old said that she was ‘gutted’ at having to turn down theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:13 am Carrie apologizes to McConaughey for boot slipWashington (ANI): Carrie Underwood says she was mortified when she made a sexual reference joke to wanting to see Matthew McConaughey's 'boots' in her acceptance speech at Sunday's American Country Music Awards. Before presenting Underwood with Entertainer of the Year, McConaugheySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:09 am Warner Bros warns against remake of Benjamin Button - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am ''TZP has changed my life in the nicest way'' - Tisca ChopraAfter capturing the audiences' hearts with her super brilliant performance in Taare Zameen Par, Tisca Chopraâs back with yet another stellar performance in the award winning film Firaaq. This down-to-earth actress was on Bollywood Hungama's Celeb Chat to interact with her fans and also to speak about Firaaq. But for those who missed it, hereâs your chance to re-cherish those moments as we bring you the chat excerpts: Tisca Chopra: hello folks this is Tisca. Anu: hi tisca...How are u? Tisca Chopra: hey, I am doing really good thanks. priya64: hi Tisca... From doing TV serials like Astitva to movies. How was the transition? Tisca Chopra: acting is acting; I don't really see any difference. priya64: what kinds of movies do u like doing? Tisca Chopra: the kind of films that i like watching, a good story is a necessity and then a good role and very important is good people to work with. ABC012: HI, how was it working with Aamir Khan in TZP?? Tisca Chopra: It was great fun working with Aamir Khan. ABC012: HI, how was it working with Aamir Khan in TZP?? Tisca Chopra: It was great fun working with Aamir Khan. MChopra: Hi: what is ur fav holiday destination? Tisca Chopra: London for shopping, Manali for chilling, and for over all fun New York. priya64: your fav song of late? Tisca Chopra: too many fav songs but kholo kholo Darvaze from TZP is one of my fav songs. priya64: do u have any siblings? Tisca Chopra: yes I do have a younger brother who lives I Canada. He is a totally brat. Bon: how was it working with Nandita Das? Tisca Chopra: I had blast working with Nandita. Tanny: hi...What is your character in Firaaq? Tisca Chopra: in Firaaq i played Anuradha Desai. A Hindu woman married to a Muslim man in Gujarat post the genocide. Akash: Tisca, r u married? Tisca Chopra: ohhh yes. FenilSeta: Hello! This is FENIL! I loved your film FIRAAQ a lot!! Just wanted to knw...did you readily accept the film or took some time before signing? Tisca Chopra: I was more that ready to accept the script of Firaaq because such stories need to be told. MChopra: you look very nice... why did u join Bollywood so late... I like you too much want to see you more in big roles... not the one like Firaaq Tisca Chopra: is it late that i join Bollywood. Pravin: hello Tisca...Firaaq is well received among the audience but not at the ticket window. What could be the reason for it? Tisca Chopra: pravin, the reason would I think wounds of the genocides are fresh in people's mind. Pravin: hello Tisca...Firaaq is well received among the audience but not at the ticket window. What could be the reason for it? Tisca Chopra: pravin, the reason would I think wounds of the genocides are fresh in people's mind. Salman: hi tisca.where did u disappeared after your first release Platform? I was hardly 10 then and i use to watch your songs daily. You are my fav. Tisca Chopra: how sweet Salman, i was busy learning acting, doing theatre and television and preparing myself to give you better entertainment. Bon: is Mirch 1 ur forthcoming movie? Tisca Chopra: yes Mirch is but it is just a guest appearance. Shamila: Hi Tisca - when I think of you I still remember your article in Stardust 1993 or sometime where it was mentioned that you have a degree in English Literature I don't know if that is correct, but for some bizarre reason I decided that I one day now want to do English Literature as well one day. Now it's 2009 and I will be finally doing my degree in English Literature in September! Tisca Chopra: yay! i am thrilled. I did advertising and marketing so now you know what to do next. Harsh: how TZP has changed your life? Tisca Chopra: TZP has changed my life in the nicest way more roles more recognition and most important it has made my parents very proud. Harsh: how TZP has changed your life? Tisca Chopra: TZP has changed my life in the nicest way more roles more recognition and most important it has made my parents very proud. FenilSeta: what is your fav scene from the film FIRAAQ? Tisca Chopra: the last shot of the child looking at the camera, it shows how we as a generation are very young exposed to such violence and such a bleak future. priya64: would u like to do any of the reality shows lately? If so which one? Tisca Chopra: no way ... i am far too shy for the reality shows. i admire those who can. priya64: would u like to do any of the reality shows lately? If so which one? Tisca Chopra: no way ... i am far too shy for the reality shows. i admire those who can. priya64: do u miss doing television? or will you do it in future if nice roles crop up? Tisca Chopra : i do miss my friends because we used to hang out 15-20 days on the sets but films bring much more individual responsibility and i enjoy that too. I still host occasional shows on TV but donât have time for full time TV work. Lol: which female debutant of this year do you think will become superstar of tomorrow?? Tisca Chopra: Asin, Genelina, and Sonam all are fab... and very different from each other looking forward to seeing their next films. FenilSeta: Would you like to work with SRK? Tisca Chopra: as a matter of the fact SRK shot my very first audition FenilSeta: Did you like SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE? Tisca Chopra: i loved the kids from SM and of course Anil and Irfan Tisca Chopra: Thanks for logging in next times lets talk about life and all its colours lot of love Tisca.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am The two Khans come together
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 11:02 am Adriana Lima's two-pieces photo shootLondon (ANI): Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima has shown off her enviable body in a photo shoot for lingerie label Victoria's Secret. Against a backdrop of stunning white sandy beach scenes, she models an array of skimpy two-pieces, reports the Sun.The 27-year-oldSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 10:32 am Neil Diamond matching tunes with Fred Durst!!!London (ANI): Renowned pop legend Neil Diamond may end up matching tunes with Limp Bizkit rocker Fred Durst. The two got in touch using social networking site Twitter.com with Durst approaching the 68-year-old for a collaboration.“I am a huge fan ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 10:26 am Oz TV bans Lady Gaga's steamy 'Love Game' videoMelbourne (ANI): Australian TV censors have banned popstar Lady Gaga's 'Love Game' video because of "frequent verbal and visual sexual references". Channel 10's in-house censors have raised their objections to the lyrics 'heavy touching', 'I'm educated in sex' and 'I wantSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 10:22 am Ranbir won't marry Deepika?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 10:21 am I will not work my dad: Sonam Kapoor
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Apr 2009 | 10:21 am A series of bizarre accidents on the sets of Owais Husain's filmEveryone, including the director Owais Husain (son of renowned artist M.F. Husain) who shot in Chandigarh last week for his directorial debut, has come back shaken. If there was a survey of the most accident-prone film ever made in India, Owais' film would qualify handsomely. ''You could say that again,'' the director laughs mirthlessly, his fractured hand tucked away in a sling. ''I didn't know I broke my wrist until it got swollen like a dolphin out of the water. I was painting on the brick walls of ruins in a broken-down home in Chandigarh when a wall caved in and I slipped to the ground. I continued working. But after a point the pain got to be too much. So I asked someone from the unit to take me to a doctor. He informed me there were several hairline fractures on my hand.'' Owais now moves around calling the shots with his right hand out of order and all wired from inside. ''For a painter, the worst fear is to realize his hand has been injured. My first thought after I hurt my hand was will be I be able to paint? Now a few days after the accident, I can move my fingers. So I guess in a couple of weeks my hand will be okay.'' Bizarrely this was Owais' second accident on location. The day before he fractured his hand, he bruised his back badly. Wincing in pain Owais laughs, ''That day when I expressed my fear to the doctor he laughed and told me not to worry. But the very next day I was back with a more serious injury and he looked more worried than me.'' Owais' lead pair has not been spared either. Sonal Chauhan burnt herself when she accidentally came too close to high-voltage arc lights in a crane shot. And her co-star Anurag Sinha fell off a horse and injured his back a couple of days before Owais's twin accidents. Shudders Owais, ''I only hope there are no further calamities waiting for us in this schedule of my film. All the effort has finally been worth it. I wanted to shoot my film in Punjab because I wanted a certain feeling of the characters being close to the soil. And I got that. But the experience has been a mixture of exhilaration and fear. I could make a film on what we've gone through during the making of my film in Chandigarh.''Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Apr 2009 | 9:26 am SRK-Aamir: Our name is Khan - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 9:21 am Who will play Jessica Lal in 'Aamir' director's film?'Aamir' director Rajkumar Gupta's next film is based on the sensational Jessica Lal murder and he approached Kareena Kapoor to play one of the two protagonists. But so far he hasn't been able to finalise anyone for the lead roles in 'No One Killed Jessica'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 9:00 am Who wants to marry Rakhi Sawant? - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 8:42 am Trisha stays away from Malayalam cinema for now - Apun Ka Choice
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 7:56 am FM radio sees big revenue from political adsThe growing reach of private FM radio is expected to find political expression for the first time in India as parties tap it for their campaigns, bringing in welcome revenue to the Rs.8.3 billion/$165 million radio industry in the country.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 7:31 am Raising us singlehandedly wasn't easy for mom: Miss India WorldPooja Chopra, the newest Miss India World, has dedicated the crown to her mother who singlehandedly brought her up. But the 23-year-old is also grateful to other mentors, some of whom chipped in for free because she didn't have the funds.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 2:30 am No movies with my dad, please: Sonam KapoorThose who want to see Sonam Kapoor and her dad Anil Kapoor together on screen will have to wait for a long time. The 'Delhi 6' girl thinks Kapoor senior looks far younger than his age to play a conventional father in a Bollywood flick.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 2:30 am Rakhi Sawant plans her `swayamvara` on TV!She is known for her shock value and Rakhi Sawant is now planning her `swayamvara` - picking a groom and tying the nuptial knot with the chosen one - on a reality TV show.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am I want a man like my father: Bipasha Basu!With a beau as hot as John Abraham, Bipasha Basu may seem to have an ideal man.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am Shah Rukh and Aamir together for fair rights!Bollywood biggies Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan came together to resolve the multiplex stalemate.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am Hrithik comes out with the perfect dodge to split-up rumours!Hrithik slams rumours of an imminent splilt-up with wife Susanne in a press release.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am Exhausted beauty Priyanka Chopra faints on sets !Priyanka Chopra seems to have it all - from the best endorsement deals, dashing B-town hunks to filmmakers vying to sign on this `Fashion`-able lass.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am `Flop Khan` Salman in a super Rs 100-crore musical!It will not be an exaggeration, if we tag Salman as `Flop Khan`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am `Kinng` Akshay experiencing jitters after three flops!Akshay Kumar`s fortune seems to be experiencing a downslide.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am Paris Hilton insists beau Doug Reinhardt will be her husband!Paris Hilton has insisted that it`s her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt with whom she will get married, though she denies that he has proposed to her.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am Muzaffar Ali returns with historical `Noor Jehan-Jehangir`!After a hiatus, veteran filmmaker Muzaffar Ali is back with the gripping love story of Noor Jehan and Jehangir.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am India missing from this year`s Cannes hopefuls!Although the official line-up for the 62nd Cannes Film Festival will be announced here later this month, Indian entries are missing from the list of this year`s Cannes probables.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:12 am Stars go tattoo-crazy!Before she became a responsible citizen of the world, Angelina Jolie had the Hollywood paparazzi going wild about the tattoos that popped all over her without warning. Now it looks like our Desi Girls are catching on to the trend and inking their bodies with everything from simple to elaborate designs.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Aamir & Shahrukh @ Producers Press Meet [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Celebs @ Evolve Spa Launch [Gallery]Present : Bobby Deol , Rani Mukherjee, Lara Dutta, Genelia D’Souza, Karisma Kapoor, Malaika Arora Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Kunal Kapoor, Dino Morea, Manisha Koirala and Neetu Singh.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Farah’s big fat Italian numberFarah Khan will be slipping on her dancing shoes for yet another international beat! After successfully choreographing the Chinese musical movie Perhaps Love for producer Andre Morgan, she’s heading to Italy to do a song for the movie Oggi Spossi (Just Married). Directed by Luca Luciano, the song is a fusion of Bollywood and Tarantara, a unique Italian dance style.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am An unlikely partnership in Life PartnerIn what promises to be a laugh-till-you-drop movie of the year, writer cum director Rumi Jaffrey has paired Govinda, Tusshar Kapoor and Fareen Khan in Life Partner. The film is being publicized as a romantic comedy that takes a look at the various perspectives of marriage.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am The age factor in BollywoodIt’s no secret that directors and producers are constantly on the lookout for younger, hipper and sexier actresses. Actors on the other hand don’t really have a shelf life and mature into their movie careers like fine wine, take Amitabh Bachchan, for instance. So, are older actresses being dethroned even as younger actresses bring their youthful charm and energy to the screen?Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Chopra and Hirani get forgetful with AamirAamir Khan’s tendency to get critical and suggest script and scene changes while shooting for a movie is well known. But in a bid to do things differently, the actor told Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer and Rajkumar Hirani, the director, of 3 Idiots that he wouldn’t interfere with the script for their film. They even went ahead and signed a pact with the star that he wouldn’t interfere in theirSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Shibani’s singing for a good causeDelhi girl Shibani Kashyap has been making waves ever since her signature tunes for AIR FM channel of All India Radio and Amul India became a national hit. Now, the successful singer will be composing a song of a different sort – one that will promote the girl child’s cause in India. Kashyap was led into this project by the President Smt. Pratibha Patil, who invited her to the Rashtrapati Bhavan oSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Suzanne and I are together: Hrithik
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2009 | 4:45 pm Angelina Jolie collapses on new movie set
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2009 | 3:45 pm Kajol joins size zero league
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2009 | 3:41 pm Bollywood producers call 'cut' on multiplex releasesMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood producers insisting on a greater share of box-office revenues are refusing to release new movies in multiplexes, piling on woes in an industry that is already battling a slowdown.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 7 Apr 2009 | 2:34 pm Bollywood joins hands against multiplexesBollywood biggies including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Ronnie Screwvala Tuesday came together to solve the tussle between the producers and multiplex owners over profit sharing and asked for a change in the revenue sharing system to keep the industry 'healthy'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Apr 2009 | 1:30 pm Rakhi Sawant plans her 'swayamvara' on reality TV showShe is known for her shock value and Rakhi Sawant is now planning her 'swayamvara' - picking a groom and tying the nuptial knot with the chosen one - on a reality TV show.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Apr 2009 | 1:30 pm Aamir's director Rajkumar Gupta's next titled No One Killed JessicaNow it can be told. The talented director of Aamir, Rajkumar Gupta's next film entitled No One Killed Jessica is actually based on the sensational Jessica Lal case. The model was gunned down in a restaurant on April 29, 1999. The director whose edgy hard-hitting drama Aamir swept the nation in 2008 intends to give the same gritty treatment to the Jessica Lal case which rocked the nation. Reluctant to shed light on the project, Gupta says, "I did approach Kareena Kapoor initially to play one of the two protagonists. But nothing more can be said about the casting right now. All I can say at this moment is that the film and its script which I've just completed is inspired by a headline that I saw in The Times Of India in 2006 which said, 'No One Killed Jessica'(when all the accused in the sensational case were acquitted). It immediately set me thinking. Over the years, as the case dragged on, that headline acquired immense ironical overtones." No One Killed Jessica will star two leading female performers in the age group of 27 and 30. A gritty bio-pic on Jessica Lal's murder is not the only surprise the Aamir director drops on us this week. He has also written the script for Barah Aana. Though Gupta is all for the way first-timer Raja Menon has directed his script, he admits he would film the script different. "I'd have made Barah Aana edgier, grittier and fast- paced. That's the treatment I had envisaged for the screenplay. Also it isn't clear in the film why Naseeruddin Shah's character doesn't speak. He just looks angry. The fact is the character has nothing more to say to the world. This aspect doesn't come across in the film." Also much as Gupta likes young Arjun Mathur as an actor, he thinks Mathur is a miscast as a Bihari waiter in Barah Aana. "I'd have cast someone like Deepak Dobriyal. But that's neither here nor there. Barah Aana is fine the way it is." Would Gupta write more scripts for other directors? "I don't know. Barah Aana was a commitment before I directed Aamir. Right now my concentration is on casting for No One Killed Jessica. I just hope I don't end up casting whoever is available. I need two very strong young actresses." The actresses will play Jessica and her sister who fought for justice on Jessica's behalf.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2009 | 12:38 pm Shilpa Shetty on the cover of Cosmopolitan'Shilpa Shetty: She has got balls!' screams the headline of the latest issue of 'Cosmopolitan'. Shilpa, for starters, looks hot on the cover of this mag, which has her talking about almost everything under the sun! When asked about what made her join the IPL, 'Miss Long Legs', without a moment's hesitation goes on to say, "Why not! Banal as it may sound, I love cricket and have been an athlete through college." Shilpa also goes to give some more gyaan about the promotional music video that she has shot for her team - Rajasthan Royals. With Shilpa doing so many things these days be it IPL, films, television etc., one would wonder if she is a human being or a superwoman in disguise. To which she says, "I thought that Superwoman never gets tired. I get exhausted!" This mag also talks about Shilpa's connection with 'Iosis'. And if all this wasn't enough, 'Cosmopolitan' also adds 5 well-kept secrets about the Shetty girl, making this issue an interesting read.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Apr 2009 | 12:38 pm Aamir, SRK join hands for 'Fair Rights for Friday Nights'Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan came together on the same platform to raise the issue of the tiff between the film producers and multiplexes over revenue sharing. And both advocated a partnership of equality.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Apr 2009 | 11:31 am Hrithik, Suzanne paradise not in troubleBollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has rubbished reports of his having split with wife Suzanne saying that he is having 'a picnic' with her and their kids.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Apr 2009 | 11:02 am Bobby Deol - Kangna starrer Roshan now renamed Vaada RahaClick above for more movie stills Samir Karnik, who directed the much appreciated multi-starrer Heroes last year, may be busy scripting his next big venture Formula No.44 but in the meanwhile one of his earlier projects, which has been ready for a while, is all set to release. The film in question is the Bobby Deol- Kangna Ranaut starrer Roshan. However, the twist in the tale is that the film is now called Vaada Raha and not Roshan. Bollywood Hungama spoke to Samir who confirmed the news, "Yes the film is now called Vaada Raha. The name change is a decision taken by the makers Eros International who thought Vaada Raha would be a better title. They plan to release the film sometime in May provided the strike and other issues are taken care of." Vaada Raha is a family-oriented film full of emotions and has Bobby playing the role of a doctor.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2009 | 10:40 am
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