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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Apr 2009 | 6:55 pm Pratibha Pandey gets Hollywood ticket
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Apr 2009 | 3:35 pm The Namesake star to join White House
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Apr 2009 | 2:50 pm Sophie on the cover of Better Homes and GardensMaking a drastic move from onscreen oomph to sizzling music videos and now to a haven to die for, is Sophie Choudry with her Mumbai pad, that reflects just about everything from aesthetic taste and fascination with the far eastern culture to an abode that boast of three generations of women with a lavish taste under a single roof. Though this lass has always been talked about for her curvy figure, the ultimate household magazine 'Better Homes and Gardens' (in its April issue) takes a peek at her Oriental abode. Offering some tips about her haven's décor is Sophie herself, with play with colours, to enhance not just the beauty of the furniture within but also to augment the natural light that adds to the over serenity of the place. Talking about the décor, Sophie hints at minor changes that can help revive the surrounding as well as enhance the karma flowing through the house. With well placed and majestically designed décor any mundane flat can be turned into a Shangri-La. The magazine takes the reader into her bed room that screams of royal glamour and bliss, a perfect combination of modern times with aesthetic sensibility to achieve the zenith of stability and serenity. The issue is a must have for all die-hard Sophie fans who get a chance of a lifetime to have a sneak peek into her heavenly abode.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2009 | 1:34 pm Jackman furious over Wolverine leak
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Apr 2009 | 1:24 pm Prachi Desai, Ekta Kapoor go shopping to chor bazaar for their next film togetherAt last Ekta Kapoor's favourite protege Prachi Desai is doing a film for Ekta's Balaji Films. The petite beauty who played Farhan Akhtar's rock steady wife in Rock On is all set to play underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's soul mate Mehjabeen in Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. Ekta and Prachi have been catching up on all the video footage that's available on the lady, and they've been hunting for clothes all over. In fact Prachi went all over the Muslim localities of Mumbai last month including Haji Ali to pick up authentic salwar-kameez. Says Prachi, "That's true. I didn't want to get into yet another wife's role after Rock On and Life Partner. Come on, yaar! I'm so young. I want to have fun and I keep getting these serious roles. But playing the don's life partner in Once Upon A Time ... was a challenge that I couldn't resist." The role requires Prachi to look like a Muslim working-class girl in 1975 who gets involved with a don. Prachi put the offer on hold for a month, did her research and then got back to the director. "This character is from a time that existed before me. Yes I've done plenty of reading on my character. I want to look and feel like Mehjabeen. And it's such a challenge. And doing a film with Balaji is like coming home. Shobha Aunty, Jeetu Uncle and Ekta are like family. I remained connected with them when I did Rock On because it was directed by Ekta's cousin Gattu (Abhishek Kapoor). My second film Life Partner has Ekta's brother Tusshar Kapoor as my co-star. And now I'm finally doing a Balaji production." Interestingly, Ekta never offered Mehjabeen's role to Prachi. Says a source close to Ekta, "Ekta would never offer roles to people close to her, whether it's Tusshar or Prachi. She lets the director take a call."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2009 | 1:14 pm Karan 'grey' look for Fair Fridays - Times of India
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:59 pm Jaya’s birthday gift: A movie - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:57 pm Doctor Kareena slips into tiny bikini - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:51 pm Film producers boycott multiplexesProducers boycott multiplexes. Here's bringing you their reaction to the ongoing strike Farhan Akhtar: "We make films for the viewers and do realize that this deadlock between producers and distributors may be inconvenience to them. Therefore every member of our association the United Producers & Distributors Association (UPDA) felt it most important that cinegoers should be informed of our grievances with the multiplexes. Cinegoers should understand that producers and distributors are justified in their stand. What we seek will also benefit cinegoers." Subhash Ghai: "On 7th April, I was very proud to see the solidarity within our fraternity. They made their point with so much dignity. I hope a solution is found so that both the producers and multiplexes are able to share the benefits. We should not forget that it's finally one industry." Ritesh Sidhwani: "The united forum for producers is one of the best things to have happened to us. I feel tackling the multiplex solution is now so much easier since we've come together as one united body for the first time. In fact the next project for the UPDA is to combat piracy. And we intend to go at it full-throttle by first banning the illegal screening of new releases on cable television. But first we hope to come to a semblance of solution about the multiplexes in the next couple of days." Mahesh Bhatt: "The coming together of the fraternity in spite of the differences within is our greatest achievement. It has silenced the cynics who said that the film industry is an army of generals who can never join hands to take on these bullies. The road ahead is hard. But there's a do or die resolve within our fraternity. It will carve a happy ending." Anubhav Sinha: "The biggest achievement of the UPDA meeting is the collective and clear communication of the areas of discussion from one side of the table. There're three parties to the whole debate. The manufacturer, the retail outlets and the end- users. Unfortunately the end-user remained oblivious to the whole issue. If nothing, this meeting will persuade all the 3 parties to the same table. The 3 parties are inter-dependent and a solution is bound to offer itself soon." Sanjay Gupta: "The UPDA meeting on Tuesday achieved a never-before show of solidarity among the fraternity. The multiplex owners have no choice but to agree to our demands which are just and correct. The solution finally is delayed and not denied" Pritish Nandy: "A solution is inevitable and will happen soon. Both sides have time on their hands now, what with the IPL and elections both of which will grab increasing mindshare in the coming weeks. After that the pressure to hammer out an equitable and responsible solution will be immense on both sides. The yin cannot kill the yang." Madhu Mantena: "I think after a long time we were able to send a message across that as a collective industry we stand united on the issue. As both the movie making and multiplex industries are interdependent, a quick solution is inevitable. When multiplexes were incepted with Fame Adlabs, we were on the same revenue-share wave-length that producers are asking for now. So I don't think it's unreasonable for the multiplexes to agree to our demands. This Friday-to-Friday haggling between producers and multiplex owners has to stop." Satish Kaushik: "Though I was not present in the meeting that gathering showed the solidarity among producers. No solution has come yet. But it would have to for the sake of the audience. Everyone is a little relaxed right now because of the IPL." Vipul Shah: "Unless you take a stand a crisis cannot be resolved. I think a message has been sent out loud and clear that we producers are united on the multiplex issue. This is the acid test for the UPDA. Unity is the essence. And we have it." Goldie Behl: "That we producers have come together for once is in itself an achievement. A solution is inevitable because neither industry can survive without the other. The producers have an alternate means of exhibition. But the multiplexes have no choice." Madhur Bhandarkar: "Unity among the producers was a clear achievement. The crisis has to end soon. The multiplexes have to agree to the new profit- sharing formula." Suneel Darshan: "The meeting on Tuesday achieved high TRPs for the channels, great visuals of Shah Rukh and Aamir together, and nothing much else. Such serious issues are better discussed behind closed doors." Bhushan Kumar: "I leave it to a dependable spokesperson like Karan Johar to speak on the issue. But we all want this crisis to be resolved as soon as possible." Abbas Tyrewala: "I think the meeting was aimed more at the public opinion, so that the viewers don't start resenting filmmakers and stars for starving them of entertainment. The negotiations with the multiplexes will not be easy- they have to essentially agree to, making half the money that they've grown used to making. Put in that situation, who can think straight? Regardless of the childishly simple logic of the producers- how can you make money on our films while we loose? (At some stage they'll have to turn that logic on stars too). I think the producers winning out is inevitable, unless they cant hang in for the long haul and those with impending releases force a softening of their stance."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:48 pm Mischa Barton tantalizes with a titillating photo shoot!While most of the Hollywood beauties go under the knife to get admiration from fashion pundits, Mischa Barton believes in doing things differently.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:24 pm Amitabh Bachchan at Hong Kong Madame Tussauds!Superstar Amitabh Bachchan becomes the first from Bollywood to feature at Madame Tussauds, the famous waxwork musueum, at Hong Kong.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:24 pm It`s flattering and scary to be in a power list: Kareena !Kareena is excited after replacing Aishwarya in Filmfare`s power list.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:24 pm Miley still likes to sleep with her parentsWashington (ANI): Singer Miley Cyrus may have multifarious men admirers, but she still has a child inside her, as she still sleeps in her parents' bed after a long day, in a bid to relieve herself.The sensational singer and Hannah MontanaSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:59 am Jaya Bachchan's birthday gift, a movie
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:48 am Arshad Warsi's film dares to release amidst multiplexes v/s producers stand offEven though bigwigs like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are coming together in their stand with the producers, there are some filmmakers who are defying the strike and going ahead with the release of their films. One such film is Arshad Warsi starrer Ek Se Bure Do which is silently arriving in theaters (including multiplexes) this Friday i.e. 10th April in spite of majority of Bollywood fraternity choosing to do otherwise. However, it isn't too much of a worrying thought though. The film belongs to 'stuck in the cans' variety and was actually launched 5 years back. There has been no promotion of the film during its making and is now seeing a near 'dead' release due to scarcity of releases in multiplexes. Even though everyone associated with the film would know that it's a loose-loose situation for all, they are rightly going ahead with the release to get rid of some backlog. The film sees Arshad Warsi as a hero along with Rajpal Yadav who plays the second lead in the film. A comedy, it stars Natassha as the female lead whose last major release as a heroine was Koi Aap Sa (2005). Ever since then she has appeared in only film, Just Married, and that too featured her only in a cameo. The other female lead of the film is Tusha who makes her debut with the film. In a way, release of this film would be a relief for Arshad Warsi who has moved into A-grade films in the years gone by. Ek Se Bure Do is the second in line for an old film of Arshad to be hitting the screens. A few weeks back it was Kisse Pyaar Karoon that had arrived and disappeared in a matter of a single week. That film too was years in the making and was a 'let's get this one out of the way' release. Coming to Ek Se Bure Do, the film boasts of a heavy supporting cast comprising of actors like Govind Namdeo, Yashpal Sharma, Virendra Saxena, Vijay Raaz and Razzak Khan. In fact the biggest draw for the film could be well through an item number that has been picturised on aiming-at-being-an-item-girl Brinda Parekh whose claim to fame has been a short appearance in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate. However, the song (which also features Arshad Warsi) hasn't been promoted at all; something that has hardly helped the film's cause. Produced by Suresh Seth, Ek Se Bure Do is directed by Tarique for whom this will be his first venture behind the camera. Arriving with zero publicity, the film would be lucky to survive a single weekend at theaters! For Arshad though, it could well translate into good news. With Kisse Pyaar Karoon and now Ek Se Bure Do being finally out of his way, he would certainly be hoping that his other stuck films like Jeetenge Hum and Zamaanat are released soon as well and clear his backlog releases.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:46 am Springsteen named the other man in divorce petitionWashington (ANI): Rock and roll star Bruce Springsteen's name has surfaced as the other man in a divorce petition, filed on the ground of adultery in a New Jersey court.One Arthur Kelly has alleged in the papers filed in Monmouth CountySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:43 am Bollywood disasters - Let's not blame the multiplexesYesterday, a journo friend of mine asked me an interesting question: "Do you think high ticket rates at multiplexes are hampering poor foot-falls, especially in 2009 when the biggest money spinners have ironically been flops like Delhi 6 and Chandni Chowk To China?" Well, without really getting into any pause or a debate, my instant answer was NO. The fact is simple - Films are flopping because they are plain bad. Period. Except for may be a stray Luck By Chance which flopped this year in spite of being a well made film, each of the other duds have turned out to be so because of poor content. Let's get back to the multiplex question now. Frankly, in the current times, if not for multiplexes, how many of us would dare to enter a single screen theater, especially the ones that are standing from pre-historic times. A select few are renovated with the passage of time but most of the single screen theaters across the country still suffer from pigeons flying across the screen, shabby corridors, stinky restrooms, poor quality popcorn, unruly parking attendants, disinterested box office attendant, poor sound quality, uneasy chairs, hazy projection and in nutshell an unsatisfying movie watching experience. It has been due to multiplexes that family audiences as well as yuppy crowds have at least started making it a ritual to visit multiplexes every week, provided (and it's a big 'provided' here) the movie is worth a watch. Yes, ticket rates have gone up to Rs. 200/250/300 here which makes one think twice before shelling out such amount of money, but then if a film is exciting enough, they don't mind it either. So if a 8X10 Tasveer flops and (most likely) sees itself folding up with collections less than that of Dev D, it's not the multiplex rates that are a deterrent, it's the movie itself. Because if that was not the case, films like A Wednesday, Phoonk, 1920, Welcome To Sajjanpur, Mumbai Meri Jaan and Aamir (all of which released last year) wouldn't have been able to find any audience and turn into box office successes. Why am I bringing these films into picture here? Because not a single one of them on the face value gave any hint of succeeding at the box office when their release date was announced. It was the audience that lapped up to these films and reached out to multiplexes (with the same high ticket rates as have been applicable for any other biggie) to make these films a success. So the question is, when these films didn't suffer from lack of audience in multiplexes, why are Chandni Chowk To China, Delhi 6, Billu Barber, 8X10 Tasveer and a dozen odd medium budget films not seeing an audience turnout? Well, the answer lies in the write-up above! Another logic that is floating around is 'recession'! In fact Karzzzz was one of the first films in last six months that had this excuse being coined for the film's failure. It has been said ever since then that audience is not interested in watching movies anymore because they are spending money wisely. So yes, 'wisely' is the keyword here. Money is being spent carefully but it isn't like movies are not being watched at all. Ever since the release of Karzzzz and the months gone by, recession has only worsened further. But then in the same phase, we have seen movies like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Ghajini turning into monster blockbusters and that too by arriving almost together at the box office. Fashion and Golmaal Returns too were money spinners and so has been Raaz - The Mystery Continues this year. If a film has been good, it has worked. Period. And let's not even say that the aforementioned names were guaranteed successes due to big names involved. After all we have seen big names failing to even bring in face saving collections over the months gone by. Hence, there is nothing like a sure-shot 'opening' mantra! Point in simple. Let's stop blaming multiplexes and recession as the reason behind Bollywood seeing its worst time at the box office at least in this decade. If films are good, die hard movie buffs as well as 'aam junta' looking for their weekly dose of entertainment would be willing to shell out money at multiplexes even in current times. In fact why look too much in future? Come May and we may as well see Akshay Kumar himself having the last laugh with Kambakkth Ishq arriving on 29th (tentative). Hopefully, then we won't have to build any excuse and the film would turn out to be success across multiplexes as well as single screens!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:39 am Paul McCartney’s website has been hackedLondon (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney’s website was hacked by some unidentified internet crooks last weekend. The website was hit by a virus, enabling thieves potentially to steal the bank details of fans who have bought products.The attack took place while theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:38 am Guy-Madge relation warms up after failed adoptionLondon (ANI): It seems that the relationship between Guy Ritchie and Madonna has warmed after he stepped in to support her following the failed adoption bid. The pop queen – known to pals as Em - apparently broke down during aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am Serial Naaku Tanti - Episode 1323Hosamane's men inform him that everything is going on as he has wished. He is very happy and thinks that things, which he had lost, are coming back to his hands again now.Police Inspector Rajachari tries to calm down the protesters,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am Sneha Ullal set to enter Kannada filmActress Sneha Ullal is reportedly all set to make her debut in Kannada Film Industry. Sneha will play the 'Gowdathi' in Kannada film London Gowda, which features Superstar Upendra in the male lead. It is said that the final decision onSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:26 am Kareena excited to have replaced Ash
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:16 am Desperate Housewives star dating a financierWashington (ANI): Actress Nicollette Sheridan is reportedly dating a wealthy financier. The Desperate Housewives star, who parted ways with longterm fiance Michael Bolton last year, is said to have found love in Steve Pate."(They) are really happy together. He's really sweetSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:14 am Alec Baldwin dating 20 years younger journoWashington (ANI): While many actors prefer staying away from journalists, Alec Baldwin is reportedly dating one—a fashion editor more than 20 years his junior. According to reports, the 30 Rock star took along 29-year-old Johanna Cox to the New York premiereSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:09 am Johnny Depp is Most Beautiful Male CelebrityMelbourne (ANI): Johnny Depp has been named the most beautiful international male celebrity by Who magazine.Brad Pitt came second in the magazine's list while George Clooney stood third. Orlando Bloom landed the fourth spot while David Beckham rounded off the topSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 9:57 am Angelina is Most Beautiful Female CelebrityMelbourne (ANI): Angelina Jolie has been named the most beautiful international female celebrity by Who magazine.Second on the magazine's list is Kate Winslet while Jessica Alba landed the third spot. Halle Berry came fourth and Jennifer Aniston rounded off the topSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 9:54 am Controversially Hrithik - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 9:36 am Solidarity over revenue sharing bound to yield results: BollywoodThe entire Hindi film fraternity - from Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to Farhan Akhtar, Sanjay Gupta and Pritish Nandy - feels that joining hands against the multiplexes over revenue sharing is bound to yield a solution soon.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Apr 2009 | 8:30 am No politics please – Rajinikanth - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 6:46 am Jagjit Singh lashes out at music directors - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 5:14 am Shilpa comes to know her marriage date from media - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 4:20 am Akshay-Twinkle may face arrest - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2009 | 4:20 am Sufi singers enchant with language mixSufi music is generally associated with north India, but three Dargah singers from the south have brought with them a different brand of Sufi singing, not commonly heard - a mix of Tamil, Urdu and Arabic.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Apr 2009 | 3:30 am When will Maddy fly solo?Madhavan has been around for close to a decade in the industry. Having successfully established himself as a household name, he’s conquering Bollywood at a steady pace. But the million dollar question, like his million dollar smile, is why isn’t he essaying more roles as a lead actor? Instead one sees him more in multi-starrer movies. Some of Madhavan’s biggest hits have been with movies like RangSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Ash vs. Ratnam in round one!In what’s proving to be a clash of the Titans, director Mani Ratnam and acclaimed actress Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan are having a small tussel and it’s all about pancake! Ratnam’s reasoning is that since Ash’s character has been abducted in the second-half, she shouldn’t have any make-up on in an effort to show her pain and grief. The actress completely disagrees.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Abhishek Bachchan Launches Album Mann Pasand [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am A star studded yearThey are sassy, stylish and sexy, but are they star material? 2008 was filled with wannabe actors and actresses trying to sashay their way on to Bollywood’s red carpet. But did these would be divas and dudes set the screen ablaze or did they simply crash and burn? And what about the new aspirants lined up for the coming year? Let’s take a look at last year’s offerings and this year’s possibilitiesSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Just A Minute With: director Nagesh KukunoorMUMBAI (Reuters) - Nagesh Kukunoor is not your average Bollywood director. The 42-year-old, who studied chemical engineering in the U.S., came back to India for a career in filmmaking.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 5:14 pm Bollywood twist for annual UK "proms" concertsLONDON (Reuters Life!) - Britain's "proms", the annual summer season of classical concerts famous for a patriotic finale attended by thousands, will celebrate Indian music this year with the first "Bollywood Prom".Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 3:25 pm Kareena to play Jessica Lal?
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 Jaya Bachchan's birthday gift - a movie launchJaya Bachchan turns 61 Thursday and director Revathy Varma has decided to prepone the launch of her women-centric film 'Chaassni' by a month to coincide with his lead actress' special day.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 1:02 pm Actor Ambareesh agrees to contest polls, sure of winKannada film actor and MP Ambareesh has cleared all doubts about his contesting elections - he has agreed to be the Congress party's candidate from Karnataka's Mandya constituency.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 1:01 pm I'm not ready for politics, says Kannada actress RamyaKannada actress Ramya has rubbished reports that she will be contesting elections or canvassing for the Congress party, saying she is not yet ready for politics.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Apr 2009 | 1:00 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 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
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