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I don't discuss Ness with my team: Preity
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 5:13 pm Feroz ji was like a father to me: SRK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:39 pm Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:35 pm Feroz Khan`s last wish was to remake `Qurbani`!Feroz Khan`s last wish before he passed away in Bangalore was to finish his dream project - a remake of his 1980 blockbuster film "Qurbani".Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Veteran actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan passes away!Maverick actor Feroz Khan breathed his last breath at his Bangalore residence.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Patel and Pinto romantically involved, confirms Dev`s mum !`Slumdog Millionaire` star Dev Patel`s mum has confirmed her son`s off-screen love with Freida Pinto.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Salman Khan campaigns against hit and run cases!Salman has shot for a public awareness ad to raise responsibilty for hit-and-run victims.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Feroz Khan: A Profile!The veteran Bollywood actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan, who was battling cancer for over a year, passed away at his Bangalore residence this Monday. He was 70.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Bollywood mourns maverick actor Feroz Khan`s death!Saddened by the death of veteran actor Feroz Khan, Bollywood has come out grieving to express its loss and sorrow.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Jennifer Hudson gives Chicago homecoming concert!Oscar and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson has given her first hometown concert since her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were murdered in Chicago last year.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 4:10 pm Feroz Khan remembered as 'real royal' of Bollywood moviesFriend, mentor, excellent human being and real royal of Hindi cinema - that is how Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan, the filmmaker-actor who died after a year-long battle with cancer.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 3:57 pm Feroz Khan wanted to remake Qurbani
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 2:48 pm Feroz Khan's last wish was to remake 'Qurbani' as 'Kurbani'Feroz Khan's last wish before he passed away in Bangalore was to finish his dream project - a remake of his 1980 blockbuster film "Qurbani".Source: Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 2:12 pm Freida and Dev are together: Dev's mom
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 1:54 pm Shyam Benegal's movie goes through a title change againFor his second consecutive film, Shyam Benegal is seeing a change in title. His last year's release Welcome To Sajjjanpur was earlier titled Mahadev Ka Sajjanpur [based on the character played by Shreyas Talpade - Mahadev] before the new (and more multiplex friendly) title came into being. Now history is repeating itself as the title of his latest film Abba Ka Kuan too has gone for a change. The film would henceforth be called Well Done Abba. "It is much more audience friendly title, isn't it", says a prominent crew member, "Not many would have been able to comprehend what Abba Ka Kuan stood for. In fact it also gave an impression to some that it is a movie made for children when the fact is that it is for all age groups. However, Well Done Abba instantly gives an impression of this being a light film with a heart warming feel to it." What cannot be denied also is the fact that by bringing in an English title, the film finds itself in vogue, something that Abba Ka Kuan may not have necessarily succeeded in. Though the film is rooted in simplicity with the right values attached, something which is expected out of a Shyam Benegal film, a title like Well Done Abba should get the film far more visibility for it's target multiplex audience. This certainly is the right move for a film, the shooting of which has recently been completed at Ramoji Filmcity and Ibrahimpattnam Village, Hyderabad. The film has also been shot in parts at Whistling Woods, Film City, Mumbai and the Mumbai - Pune Expressway. Produced by BIG Pictures in collaboration with Shyam Benegal, the film has an interesting mix of cast which includes Boman Irani in a double role along with Minissha Lamba and Sammir Dattani in pivotal roles. The film is inspired by two short stories: 'Narsaiyyan Ki Bavdi' by Jeelani Bano and 'Phulwa Ka Pul' by Sanjeev and a film treatment by Jayant Kriplani. With music by Shantanu Moitra and lyrics penned by Ashok Mishra, Swanand Kirkire and Ila Arun, the film stars some of Benegal's favourites like Ravi Kishen, Ila Arun, Salim Ghouse, Rajit Kapur, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Jhankal. Other than these actors, the film also features Sonali Kulkarni and Deepika Amin in important roles.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2009 | 1:48 pm Feroz Khan's famous songs
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 1:15 pm Shammi aunty's 80th birthday, with a grand bashThe 'youngest' at heart actress in Bollywood Shammi aunty turned 80 with a grand bash attended by the big wigs like Yash Chopra, Jaya Bachchan along with son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and Waheeda Rehman.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:55 pm Susan Boyle is cracking up says family - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:09 pm Freida and Dev are together: Dev's momOscar winning "Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel's mother spoke of her son's off-screen love with his co-star, Freida Pinto, and said "life can't get better" for her son.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:09 pm Shruthi Hassan launches Kavithai Gundar - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:59 am Eric Bana had 'fun' playing baddie in new 'Star Trek' movieLondon, Apr 27 (ANI): It looks like Aussie actor Eric Bana loved his baddie role in the new 'Star Trek' movie.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:58 am Jamie Lynn Spears' beau left with fractured skull after accidentNew York, Apr 27 (ANI): American actress Jamie Lynn Spears' baby's father, Casey Aldridge, has been hospitalised for a fractured skull after his pickup veered off the road and flipped.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:58 am Blue set for reunionLondon, Apr 27 (ANI): British boy band Blue has revealed that they are set for a reunion, and will be making an announcement soon.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:58 am Tamanna has no time for TollywoodAfter her consecutive hits like Padikkathavan and Ayan, Tamanna becomes the numero uno heroine in Kollywood. Now she has signed two more new projects in Tamil for a whopping salary.To maintain her position in Tamil, Tamanna is rejecting many offers fromSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:46 am Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan as 'real royal' of Hindi cinemaFriend, mentor, excellent human being and real royal of Hindi cinema - that is how Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan, the filmmaker-actor who died after a year-long battle with cancer.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:34 am Lady GaGa's 'The Fame' continues to rule U.K. albums chartLondon, April 27 (ANI): Lady GaGa's 'The Fame' has held on to the top spot in the U.K. albums chart for a fourth consecutive week.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am Celebs suggest Cheney's imprisonment at Tribeca Film Festival partyNew York, Apr 27 (ANI): Robert De Niro and Graydon Carter's Tribeca Film Festival opening night party last week at the state criminal courthouse inspired celebrity guests to suggest the possible prosecution of US politician Dick Cheney.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am 'Bad luck' hits Jessica Biel's acting careerNew York, Apr 27 (ANI): It seems bad luck has hit Jessica Biel's Hollywood career.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am When high-school boys tried hitting on Kate WinsletNew York, Apr 27 (ANI): At 33 years of age, Kate Winslet is not only the quintessential beauty for men all over the world, but even high school boys seem to have hots for the British actress.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am Shruthi Hassan launches Kavithai GundarKavithai Gundar, the first Tamil hip hop music album, was launched by Singer-actress Shruthi Hassan on Saturday. Produced by Studio 8 Production, the music album contains 13 songs composed by Emcee Jesz. Hansaj Saxena, CEO of Sun TV, introduced the websiteSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am Feroz ji was like a father to me: SRK - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:27 am Neil becomes brand ambassador for an Italian watch brandThe moment he entered the tinsel industry, he immediately got touted as the 'it' boy, for he had everything that it takes to become the poster boy of today and the superstar of tomorrow. We are indeed talking about the blue eyed boy of Bollywood, Neil Nitin Mukesh. After having made a splash in Bollywood with his superlative acting in films like Johnny Gaddaar and Aa Dekhen Zara, Neil indeed has become a hot property not just amongst the filmmakers but also amongst the dream merchants (read 'ad walas'). After having endorsed a leading pair of shoes, Neil is now being chosen to be the Brand Ambassador for a leading brand of Italian watches called Morellato Watches. The news is that the makers themselves came down to India to rope in this sensational actor for the reason that 'Neil has got the looks of an international star, and, with his stubble on, he looks rugged.' Insiders say that the said brand was particularly looking for the tough look, and that's exactly the reason they did not settle with any chocolate boy Bollywood star, as they wanted to maintain brand image in an international market also. And since the fact remains that the aforementioned watch brand has a strong presence in international market, they wanted a star, who is young and would look like an Italian or an Mexican, a 'criteria' that Neil qualified with natural ease! All that we can say is that, now on, one can easily tell the 'real reason' of the shoot up of the watch brand's sales. What say, Neil!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:23 am Neetu Chandra, Tanushree Dutta & Anupam Kher in ApartmentDownload image as wallpaper Two months back, Neetu Chandra was at pains to explain to all and sundry that her 13B wasn't a horror film but instead a supernatural thriller. Now she is forced to take the same route of denial even as the shoot of her latest film Apartment is making brisk progress. "I don't know why some out there are hell bent on placing me in a horror film. I have nothing against the horror genre and who knows, I may work in one as well in near future. But just like 13B wasn't a horror film, as everyone saw it for themselves, even Apartment doesn't have any inclusion of horror element. Guess people have started associating horror with every film that is set within the confines of four walls in a skyscraper apartment." She insists that while 13B still had supernatural element attached to it, if not the horror, Apartment is a plain and simple dramatic thriller. "Jag sir (as Jagmohan Mundhra, the film's director, is popularly called) is really shaping up Apartment quite beautifully. It is an edge of the seat thriller and I am enjoying every day of the shooting. This is one of those films where I feel like coming in every day the moment I wake up. In fact I get depressed when there is an off day since I am myself so inclined to see which scene is going to be shot next." Interestingly, Apartment is the same film which was earlier titled Roommates and was supposed to star Gul Panag and Raima Sen along with Pakistani actor Mikaal Zulfiqar of Mundhra's own Shoot On Sight fame. However, the cast as well as the film's title went through a complete change and Apartment stars Rohit Roy and Anupam Kher along with Neetu Chandra and Tanushree Dutta. Though Neetu is not willing to talk much about her character in the film, she hints on being prodded further, "Apartment tells the story of this girl (played by me) who comes from a small town to this big city. She sees quite a lot of changes around her which start reflecting in her personality. Soon, she becomes quite possessive about things and obsession takes over. Now what is she so obsessed about is something for which you would have to wait. It is too early to talk about it." In the film, Neetu's character is shown to be sharing an apartment with Tanushree Dutta. Now whom does she get obsessed with? Is it the apartment, Tanushree, someone else or herself? Well, time should tell!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:19 am Tipsy Lily Allen does not know which Kings Of Leon member she proposedLondon, Apr 27 (ANI): Brit pop singer Lily Allen has revealed that she once called up a Kings Of Leon member while drunk and proposed to him but does not know whom she asked.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan to star together in an English filmIt's always a pleasure to see Bollywood's current generation of star kids share screen space with their real life parents on screen. So, after the Deols who created some frenzy courtesy Apne, it's now the turn of mother-daughter duo of Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan to be seen on the big screen together for the first time. Sharmila and Soha will be seen in an English film directed by Sangeeta Datta (erstwhile assistant to Rituparno Ghosh). We got in touch with Soha who confirmed the news. "Yes Mom and I are doing a film together. It's an English film by a British production company and directed by Sangeeta Datta. It's an absolutely lovely script and shooting starts in May in London." The as yet untitled film is not your typical boy-meets-girl love story and is in fact a family drama revolving around a father and his three daughters. Besides Sharmila and Soha, the film also stars Girish Karnad, Om Puri and a bunch of British actors. It may be recalled that Sharmila and her son Saif Ali Khan starred together in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Eklavya- The Royal Guard. Now it will be interesting to see Sharmila along with her daughter Soha in this flick. We simply can't wait to see the mother-daughter jodi on the silver screen!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2009 | 11:02 am "I was never in Chenab Gandhi" - John AbrahamIs John Abraham doing a film with Sanjay Leela Bhansali? "I'd love to! I've met him. But not for Chenab Gandhi, as reported. I don't know who started this. I've met Mr. Bhansali for a completely different project .And if all goes well, we'll be working together very soon. Just meeting him is such an enriching experience. I wonder what working with him would be like!" Rubbishing rumours that he gave up a Bhansali project because his girlfriend Bipasha Basu didn't want him to do it John says, "The truth is, I was shooting abroad when Mr. Bhansali's office was trying to get in touch. It was Bipasha who put me on to them. It's amazing what conclusions people draw without checking their facts." He also admits he isn't always easily accessible. "When I'm shooting abroad, I completely switch off. And I don't have a publicist. If I did, I'd get all the rumours about me clarified."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2009 | 10:02 am Veteran actress Shammi turns 80 with a grand bashThe 'youngest' (at heart) actress in Bollywood - Shammi turned 80 on Sunday with a grand bash hosted by her son Iqbal Rizvi. The guest list at the birthday party held at China Garden on Saturday night read like the who's who of the film industry. Everyone from Yash Chopra to Vidya Balan made an appearance to wish the actress who has been actively a part of the film industry for more than 60 years. The Bachchans-Jaya (one of Shammi Aunty's closest friends), Abhishek (who on the way to the party described Shammi Aunty as "my oldest friend") and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were among the first to arrive. Of course Shammi Aunty's best friend Asha Parekh was bustling around playing the hostess to the hilt and so was another dear friend Waheeda Rehman. Karan's mother Hiroo Johar represented her son. Namrata and Priya Dutt with their respective spouses also showed up. But the biggest surprise of the evening was the appearance of the ailing veteran actor Pran who limped in supported by a walker and said, "How could I miss this occasion?" "I guess last night was the culmination of all the goodwill I've generated over the years. 60 years in the industry have just flown by. I've made some good friends. Nargis was one of my closest friends. Today I'm equally fond of Nargis and Dutt Saab's three children," says Shammi Aunty emotionally on the morning after the party which she says overwhelmed her. "I guess I'm friends with everyone because I've no ego about visiting people or reaching out to them whenever I feel like. Waheeda, Asha, Jaya and I have been friends for years. I worked with Hema Malini. Today I'm working with her a daughter Esha in a film that I think is called Ghost Ghost Na Raha....can't be sure because they've changed the title twice." Shammi Aunty is also doing a serial Ghar Ek Sapna. "And that's enough work for me at this age. I'm lucky to have a son who looks after me so well. Iqbal arranged the party and made sure all the guests were well looked after. I think I've had a full life. Now maybe just a few more years and then...bye bye!"Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am Shah Rukh takes an IPL break to vote
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 9:26 am Preity on a high; beats Mallya & Shilpa Shetty! - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 9:18 am Aap ke anurodh pe main Yeh Geet Sunata HoonShakti Samanta, who passed away on April 9, was one of our most musical filmmakers. Screen rewinds to his musical triumphs MELODY WITH "SHAKTI" The Bengali filmmaker, unlike his contemporaries, was extremely well-versed with Hindi and Urdu because of his long stay in Dehra Dun in Uttar Pradesh. This ensured that excellence in his film's lyrics were not about chance or commitment from his associates alone. So come S.H.Bihari, Qamar Jalalabadi, Shailendra, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Hasrat Jaipuri, Indeewar, Anand Bakshi or rarer associations like Gulshan Bawra, Farukh Kaiser, Ravindra Jain or small-timer Kaif Irfani, Samanta's songs usually had high lyrical value. A truly musical director is one who resonates with and extracts great songs from different composers and Samanta, besides his favourites, scored decent music even with Chitragupta (Ek Raaz, with winners like Lata-Kishore's Ajnabee se bankar, Kishore's Payalwali and Lata's Uthegi tumhari nazar), Ravindra Jain (Khwab's title-track and Banjara main nahin magar), Bengali veteran Shyamal Mitra (Amanush's title-track and Anand Ashram's Saara pyaar tumhara) and Ravi (Rafi's Baar baar dekho from China Town became the first-ever Indian film song to be officially adapted by a West Indies band). Even in Sheroo, Madan Mohan composed the stunning Mohammed Rafi devotional O maati ke putle written by Kaif Irfani, which has earned a unanimous 5-star rating on YouTube! Shaktida also worked with Hemant Kumar in his first two films, Bahu and Inspector and Hill Station and with Mukul Roy in Detective. His last Hindi film as a director, Geetanjali (1993) was with Bappi Lahiri and the music failed to register. The last two films that he produced, Ahankaar (1995) and Aankhon Mein Tum Ho (1998) had music by Anu Malik, (who had also scored his 1989 production Aakhri Baazi). From these films, all directed by son Ashim, the title-track and Maine saawan se kahaa (both duets by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu) in Aankhon Mein... were noteworthy. THE BIG FOUR For Shakti Samanta, the top favourites remained S.D.Burman (Insaan Jaag Utha, Naughty Boy, Anuraag besides Aradhana) and his son R.D.Burman, whose association graduated from assistant to his dad to composing Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Ajnabee, Charitraheen, Balika Badhu, Mehbooba, The Great Gambler, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat and its version Anusandhan that marked the composer's Bengali debut, Amne Saamne, Main Awara Hoon, Alag Alag, Palay Khan and Dushmun in an association of two decades. "They were great composers and greater human beings," Samanta said once. Among the exotica, the father yielded included Chand sa mukhda (Asha-Rafi) and Jaanu jaanu ri (Asha-Geeta) from Insaan Jaag Utha and Sun ri pawan (Lata) and Woh kya hai (Lata-Rafi) from Anuraag. From RD came three exquisite Lata-Kishore duets, Bheegi bheegi raaton mein and Hum dono do premee (both from Ajnabee), Dil se dil milne ka (Charitraheen), Asha's Tum kitne din baad mile, Asha-Kishore's Main tumko kya kahoon and Asha-Sharad Kumar's Do lafzon ki hai (The Great Gambler), Lata-Kishore's Dil mein aag lagaaye (Alag Alag, which incidentally had Yesudas's first song for RD - Ram Rahim mein antar nahin with Asha Bhosle - and Lata-Kishore's Apne pyar ke sapne and Kishore's Kaali Ram ka baj gaya dhol from Barsaat Ki Ek Raat. O.P.Nayyar's Sawan Ki Ghata saw Zara haule haule chalo (Asha), Meri jaan tujhpe sadke (Asha-Mahendra Kapoor) and Zulfon ko hataa le (Rafi), while Howrah Bridge had the cult Aaiye meherbaan (Asha) and Mera naam Chin Chin Chu (Geeta). And then there was of course Rafi's funky Chhoora ban kaata ban o my son from Jaali Note. Shankar-Jaikishan came in only for Shammi Kapoor's Singapore, An Evening In Paris, Pagla Kahin Ka and Jaane Anjaane. The last had Rafi-Lata's Teri neeli neeli aankhon se, Kishore's Jaane anjaane log mile, Sharda's Jaane anjaane yahaan sabhi hain deewane, Manna Dey's Chham chham baaje re payaliya, Asha's Chaahe tum pyar karo and Lata's rare gem Mohe jaal mein phansailiyo. Pagla... saw Manna Dey's hit Mere bhains ko danda kyoon mara, Rafi's and Lata's separate Tum mujhe yun bhula and Asha's zingy Suno zindagi gaati hai from Pagla Kahin Ka. Mukesh's Yeh shahar bada albela, Lata-Rafi's Hat jaao diwane aaye, Tum lakh chhupana chaahoge and Hai pyar ka hi naam and Dhokha khaayegi na (Rafi) were popular from Singapore (1960), which saw Rafi go on Shammi sfor the first time with Shankar-Jaikishan, to form the quartet that was to make musical history. The Seven High Notes The seven most illustrious scores of all time from his films clearly indicated his spectrum of resonance with different composers and genres of music. In chronological order, they are: Kashmir Ki Kali (1964/O.P.Nayyar-S.H.Bihari).P.Nayyar, goes music lore, presented 52 tunes to Shakti Samanta and Shammi Kapoor for this romantic entertainer that introduced Sharmila Tagore, from which they chose the cream. And what a cream it was! This all-hit score had Kisi na kisi se kabhi na kabhi, Hai duniya ussi ki and Taarif karoon kya usski (all Rafi) Deewana hua baadal, Isharon isharon mein, Haaye re haaye yeh mere haath na aaye and Subhan Allah (all Rafi-Asha) and Asha's Balma khuli hawa and Phir thes lagi dil ko. Amar Prem (1972/R.D.Burman-Anand Bakshi) Rabindra Sangeet was said to be the inspiration behind the three Kishore masterpieces here - Chingari koi bhadke, Kuchh to log kahenge (both among Bakshi's crème-de-la-crème) and Yeh kya hua. Not that it mattered. Complementing these stunners were two Lata lovelies Raina beeti jaaye and Bada natkhat hai and the 'guest' S.D.Burman composition, Doli mein bithaake kahaar. An Evening In Paris (1967/Shankar-Jaikishan/Hasrat Jaipuri & Shailendra) S-J excelled themselves in this transcontinental thriller, though they were said to have taken some inspiration from French tunes, which in no way diluted the lustre of masterpieces like Raat ke humsafar (Asha-Rafi), Akele akele kahaan jaa rahe ho, Aasmaan se aaya farishta, Arey aisa mouqa phir kahaan milega, Deewane ka naam to pooncho, Mera dil hai tera (all Rafi solos), Asha's Zuby zuby jalembu and Sharda's Le jaa le jaa. Mehbooba (1976/R.D.Burman-Anand Bakshi) Probably the most under-rated of Samanta's elite scores, this one is almost entirely known for the twin-version Mere naina sawan bhadon by Kishore and Lata separately. But Pancham's Gori tori painjaniya (Manna Dey), Lata's haunting Chalo ri and dulcet Jamuna kinare were standout compositions. The score was rounded off by RD mischievously but expertly emulating the L-P leitmotif in Lata's mujra Aap ke shehar mein and Lata-Kishore's Parbat ke peeche champe da gaon. Aradhana (1969/S.D.Burman- Anand Bakshi) The trendsetting score upset Rafi's apple-cart for a while, with Kishore ruling the popular roost with his terrific trio of Mere sapnon ki rani, Roop tera mastana and (with Lata) Kora kagaz tha yeh man mera, despite strong Rafi vehicles like Gungunaa rahe hain bhanwre (with Asha) and Baagon mein bahaar hai (alongside Lata). Lata's saccharine Chanda hai tu and the S.D.Burman nugget Kaahe ko roye completed another all-wonderful score. Anurodh (1977/Laxmikant-Pyarelal-Anand Bakshi) Had it not been for an ego-tussle that Rajesh Khanna had then with his friend Pancham, Anurodh would have gone to him. Khanna chose L-P, who took up the challenge to excel at a Bangla flavour. Manna Dey's Tum besahara ho to (yet another Bakshi topper) became the last song filmed by Samanta on his mentor-of-sorts Ashok Kumar. And though there was no female singer, Kishore Kumar had four intensely-melodious beauties, Aap ke anurodh pe, Aate jaate khubsoorat, Na hansna mere gham pe and Aaja ho aaja. Kati Patang (1971/R.D.Burman-Anand Bakshi) Those who may not much care for Kishore would perhaps prefer the soulful Mukesh milestone Jis gali mein, the sizzling Asha serenade Mera naam hai Shabnam or Lata's melancholic Na koi umang hai. RD's first of several Holi songs, Aaj na chhodenge bas humjoli (Lata-Kishore) was heard here. But the USP of the all-popular score remains the Kishore 'musical trilogy' of - in order of excellence - Pyar diwana hota hai, Yeh shaam mastani and Yeh jo mohabbat hai. VOCAL PITCH Samanta once revealed that Kishore Kumar's friendship with him dated from his earliest phase as assistant director in the early '50s, also thanks to Shaktida's close friendship with Kishore's older brother Ashok Kumar. Kishore was of course his hero as well in Naughty Boy and Ek Raaz, but they seemed to have a karmic connection that was best highlighted by Kishore slaloming to the top as playback singer with Aradhana, followed by the landmark scores described above. Their last association was in Palay Khan (1986). A decade before this, however, Balika Badhu had Kishore's son Amit Kumar's first adult recording, the hit Bade acche lagte hain from Balika Badhu. Unlike most top filmmakers of his time, Samanta kept a neat balance between Lata and Asha. Rafi of course was there, for Shammi Kapoor or otherwise, all the way till Khwab in 1980. There was also a soft corner for Manna Dey, though Samanta had little time for Mukesh, Talat Mahmood, Suman Kalyanpur or Mahendra Kapoor. Among the rarer voices heard in his films were both the Burmans, Ravindra Jain, Anand Bakshi, Sapan Chakraborty (under R.D.Burman, whose assistant he was), composer Ravi when working as Hemant Kumar's assistant, Sharad Kumar and Bela Mukherjee. Screen IndiaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2009 | 9:14 am Bollywood actor Feroz Khan dies
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am Blog: The strike does not make any difference to SRK or AamirShahrukh khan and Amir khan stand against Multiplex owners! Bollywood versus Multiplexe is an issue already.Multiplexes are loosing Rs150000 everyday because of the strike.Though its very difficult to understand the figures involved my heart goes out to the poor people engulfed between the super wealthy film producers and very wealthy multiplex owners.These people who are being burned from all sides are poor samosawalla,film technicians and many poor people who are a part of Bollywood.Imagine that samosawalla who has a small joint outside multiplex who makes his living earning Rs 300-400 everyday.Film goers who would otherwise spend money on these people are altogether absent from multiplex because no new films are being released.This strike doesn't make any difference to Shahrukh khan and Amir Khan who already have money and comfort for its seven generations to come.they can ideally sit in IPL matches in Capetown and sip Champagne while these poor daily wage earners are struggling to find their next bowl of rice.How can the film fraternity stoop so low.Actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Amir have forgotten the countrymen who are struggling to make both their ends meet. On the other Multiplex owners should take an equal amount of blame for not reaching any agreement to finish off this strike.Problem is that in Kaliyug every one wants to hoard as much money as they can!This makes common people stand up and take notice.What will happen if tomorrow public rises up and stop seeing films by bollywood actors?Hollywood films are waiting down the corner and if Indian public embraces these foreign films it will be curtains for Shah Rukh and company.Common people see everything! Blog can be accessed at http://crackjack007.blogspot.com/2009/04/yes-we-can.html If you have an interesting Bollywood blog to share, do email us Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein or statements made in the above column are solely those of the blogger, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama accepts no legal liability or responsibility for any claims made or opinions expressed herein.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:50 am Freida and Dev are together: Dev's mom - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:44 am Nauman Sait is the new Roadies winner - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:36 am Feroz Khan - Bollywood's all time style iconKnown for his flamboyant persona, Feroz Khan was an actor, director and producer who had a long innings in the Hindi film industry. The actor known for his stylish films 'Dharmatma' and 'Qurbani' continued to charm audiences with his inimitable style till as late as 2007.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:31 am Feroz Khan's last wish was to remake 'Qurbani'Feroz Khan's last wish before he passed away in Bangalore was to finish his dream project - a remake of his 1980 blockbuster film 'Qurbani'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:30 am The search for Paritala Ravi ends...Click above for more stills Ramgopal Varma has signed Vivek Oberoi for the role of Paritala Ravi in his new film RAKTA CHARITRA. Here's what RGV has to say: "After thinking hard on every actor both known and unknown, I have finally zeroed in on Vivek Oberoi as the most ideal choice to play Paritala Ravi. He has remarkable intensity in his eyes which I noticed in the making of COMPANY, a voice which commands attention, an arrogance in his demeanour, an enormous power in his stance, and also a certain vulnerability which makes one instantly warm up to him, which is what is needed to fit in a role of Paritala Ravi's profile. "After a rough look-test done and when I saw the approximation of how Vivek could look like in different phases of Ravi's life, from being a rebel in the jungles to a political strong-arm man, I was absolutely convinced that my search ended." RGV talks about the film at length: "This is the name of the film I am intending to make as my next after India 24/7. It's inspired by the story of Paritala Ravi from Andhra Pradesh who got assassinated in January 2005. Even though the actual incidents of the story happened and the related characters existed in South India, I decided to make it in Hindi because I strongly felt that the sheer uniqueness of the story deserves to be told to a much wider audience. "Paritala Ravi was arguably the most feared individual ever in the history of the blood-ridden faction politics of South India. He was a prime accused in innumerable murder cases and also survived numerous assassination attempts, the most brutal of which happened on a quiet Friday afternoon in November 1997 when a road near Rama Naidu Studio in Hyderabad was turned into a death field by a bomb which killed 26 people, but failed to get its intended target Ravi. "I, in the course of my life, have read biographies of various people and have also come to know through various sources the life stories of many highly dangerous men including that of Velupalli Prabhakaran, the LTTE Chief to Pablo Escobar, the Columbian drug lord to our very own Dawood Ibrahim, but all those stories pale in comparison to Ravi's life story. "How Ravi, a soft-spoken shy guy, under a force of certain circumstances retreated into the jungles, became a rebel and how he mounted a volcano of violence to avenge his father's and brother's deaths and how in time he became a folklore legend and eventually a minister in N.T. Ramarao's Cabinet reads more grippingly than any fiction writer anywhere in the world can ever imagine. "Ravi's name sent shivers up the spines of not only his rivals, but even the law enforcement agencies. He was a rebel, a feudal lord, a robinhood, a killer of hundreds and saviour of thousands till the day he was gunned down by a death squad allegedly put together by his arch rival Suri, who wanted to avenge his father's and brother's deaths, in a bizarre déjà vu. "I have been following Ravi's rise to power since long, but I first heard of Suri only after the bomb explosion at Rama Naidu Studios. I was both amazed and chilled to see that even after being confined to a prison cell, how the fire of Suri's vengeance continued to burn unabated for 7 long years till he finally succeeded, armed with nothing but a severe desire to kill Ravi as his one and only weapon. "In my research for the film, I have met various associates of Paritala Ravi and Suri and also their family members. I have also met Suri, who is presently lodged in Anantpur jail on trial for the killing of Ravi and what I finally managed to piece together from all the various police records and eye witness accounts is the most fascinating story I have ever heard or could hope to hear in my life. This is the story of a man's phenomenal rise to power and a story of the most intense blood curdling conflict ever heard of between two individuals and it is also the ultimate statement on the oft-heard disastrous consequences of a fatal mixture of caste, crime, family feuds and politics. "I decided to film this story at one stretch and release it in 2 parts about 3 months from each other, a first of its kind ever attempted in the history of Indian cinema. I want to call the films RAKTA CHARITRA - I and RAKTA CHARITRA - II. Why I want to make it in two parts is because the sheer drama and content the story possesses is so incredibly rich and of such high magnitude that it is not possible to do justice to do it in a film which is lesser than 5 hours. Also, Ravi's life can be broadly divided into 2 parts from the time how circumstances created his rise to how he created circumstances that felled him. "I believe that RAKTA CHARITRA is going to be the most defining film of my career not because of how well I will make it, but sheerly because of the material I have at my hand. To put it simply, I don't have to work hard to make it well, but I have to work hard to spoil it."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:29 am Veteran actor, filmmaker Feroz Khan passes awayVeteran actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan, who gave us many entertaining films such as Apradh, Qurbani, Dharmatma, Dayavan and Jaanbaaz passed away early this morning at his Bangalore residence. He was 70 years old. The actor, who was once considered as 'the ultimate style-icon' by many during the 60's and 70's had been in a critical condition for many days now battling cancer. It's very ironical that Feroz Khan breathed his last in Bangalore, the very city where he was also born in. Not many may be aware that the flamboyant star made his acting debut as a second lead in the film Didi. After acting in films like Arzoo, Nagin, Mela and Safar, Feroz Khan also ventured into producing and directing films starting with Apradh (1972) and continued all the way till 2003 when his last film as producer-director Janasheen released. Feroz was last seen as the comic don 'RDX' in the 2007 blockbuster Welcome. The actor cum filmmaker is survived by his son Fardeen Khan and daughter Laila. Bollywood Hungama offers its heartfelt condolences to Feroz Khan's family and prays that his soul rests in peace.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:12 am utv's new idea re-opens the box office! - IndiaGlitz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:03 am Now Australian films head the India way tooInternational interest in India's Rs.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2009 | 7:47 am Guess Who?Gooood morning folkies. Before we start, first things first. We all are aware that it's not rocket science to know that man is the only 'animal' to be blessed with all the five senses (for the still-clueless, they are the sense of 'Sight, Hearing, Smell, Touch and Taste'). Since Bollywood Hungama is well aware of what 'Monday morning blues' is all about, we thought of being a bit extra generous by telling you to deactivate all your senses except for the sense of Sight, to participate in the game which we would like to call as 'Guess Who', which, today has become World's Envyâ¦Bollywood Hungama's eternal pride! The clues this week are as follows: The Miss-stery guest this week is indeed Bollywood's Miss Intellectual, for she is someone who is armed with a gleaming degree in International Business! Her dazzling and innocent smile is something that will actually make you 'Salute Love', not just on weekdays, but also on weekends, which obviously includes the lazy Saturday and the laziest Sunday! Her real life persona is so lively and lovely that you will be forced to give her 'High Five' the very moment you meet her! Lastly, this cutie pie has all the reasons to 'Celebrate' as her role in her last released film (whose title is synonymous with two legendary friends of Bollywood) was appreciated by one and all! We are really, really sure that the above clues must have more than sufficed to get you through the name of this delicate beauty. Well, what are you waiting for then! Go ahead â¦post your answers below: To find out last week's answer click hereSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2009 | 7:19 am Shammi aunty turns 80 with a grand bashThe 'youngest' at heart actress in Bollywood Shammi aunty turned 80 with a grand bash attended by the big wigs like Yash Chopra, Jaya Bachchan along with son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and Waheeda Rehman.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 7:02 am Bollywood actor Feroz Khan dies of cancerMUMBAI (Reuters) - Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan, who was known as one of the most colourful personalities of the Indian cinema, died on Sunday of cancer. He was 69.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 6:38 am Bollywood's style icon Feroz Khan is deadBollywood's flamboyant actor-producer-director Feroz Khan, known for blockbusters like 'Qurbani' and 'Dharmatma', passed away at his farmhouse here after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 69.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 6:01 am Salman Khan sings promo track for Wanted - Sify
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 Apr 2009 | 5:23 am Now Australian films head the India way tooInternational interest in India's Rs.100 billion ($2 billion) film industry is surging. After Hollywood giants, Australian filmmakers in search of innovative stories and financial partners are looking to India.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 3:00 am Bollywood actor Feroz Khan diesBollywood actor and director Feroz Khan died here late Sunday at the age of 70, media reports said.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 2:00 am Sharing platform with Saroj Khan a privilege: Vaibhavi MerchantThe buzz in Bollywood for years was that choreographers Saroj Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant don't get along. The two are judges on a popular dance reality show now and Vaibhavi quashes all 'misconception', saying that sharing the same panel with the senior dance master is a privilege.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2009 | 2:00 am Hrithik Unveils Macroman M Series Inner Wear [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am On The Sets Of Film SHADOW [Gallery]Present : Sonali Kulkarni, Hrishita Bhatt, Milind Soman, Sameer Aftab, Nasser Khan and Ganesh Acharya. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am UTV’s new idea re-opens the box office!B-town is at a standstill thanks to the ongoing tussle between producers/distributors and multiplex owners. While this has many industry people foxed, UTV Motion Pictures has hit upon a new idea to make hay even when the sun don’t shine! UTV is planning on releasing six of their older films that enjoyed a successful run at the box office.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Is Bhansali bringing back Harman?Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming film Chenab Gandhi is still awaiting a lead hero. When the movie was first floated, it was rumoured that hunky model-turned-actor John Abraham had signed up opposite Vidya Balan, who was confirmed to be the heroine.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Actor Feroz Khan breathed his lastOne of the ace actors of B-Town and fantastic auteur Feroz Khan passed away last night due to Cancer. Aged 69, the actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 and had to go through vivid treatments. According to the sources, they have stated that he was undergoing treatment at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. However, foreseeing his scenario, Feroz pleaded his family members to be fled to his farm houSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 27 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am JLo accuses Jennifer Aniston of stealing
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 Apr 2009 | 4:27 pm Sanjay Dutt turns emotional at house where Nargis was bornActor-turned-politician Sanjay Dutt turned emotional Sunday after visiting a nearly century-old building where his mother, legendary actress Nargis, was born.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Apr 2009 | 2:31 pm Hema Malini keeps anxious crowd waiting in SikkimVeteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini Sunday kept anxious Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters waiting in the Sikkim capital where she was to address an election meeting.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:30 pm
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