Susan Boyle gives guests sleepless nights with day night rehearsals

London, May 26 (ANI): Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has been practicing her singing day and night, leaving other guests at a hotel sleep deprived.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:49 am

Brit dads too busy to read bedtime stories to kids

London, May 26 (ANI): A large number of British kids are missing out on the tradition of bedtime stories, because dads are too busy to read to their children, a new survey has revealed.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:49 am

Ex- fiance compares Heather Mills to a "tornado"

London, May 26 (ANI): Heather Mills' ex fianc‚ has revealed that the former glamour model's anger was no less than a thunderstorm.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:49 am

Natalie Cole 'discharged from hospital'

Washington, May 26 (ANI): Singer Natalie Cole has reportedly been released from the hospital after undergoing a kidney transplant and is said to be recuperating.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:49 am

Myleene Klass flees Costa Rican hotel room after 'bug invasion'!

London, May 26 (ANI): Myleene Klass left her hotel room in Costa Rica after she found bugs crawling all over her while sleeping.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:49 am

Gap-toothed Demi Moore Tweets the 'missing' tooth!

London, May 26 (ANI): Twitter addict Demi Moore has uploaded a picture of herself in sunglasses with a missing front tooth in all its glory on the site.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am

Winehouse turned to booze out of boredom, says mum

London, May 26 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's mum has said that her troubled daughter turned to alcohol because of her boredom in St Lucia.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am

'Pinky' Pammie hits Malibu beach in true sexy style

London, May 26 (ANI): She may be over 40, but Pamela Anderson has still got the body to die for.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am

Miley Cyrus' 'new man' says, "we are close"

London, May 26 (ANI): British actor Gregg Sulkin, who has been linked to Miley Cyrus, has spoken for the first time about his relationship with the teen starlet.he Hanna Montana star is said to be smitten by Greg - who has been dubbed 'The British Zac Efron'
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am

Horse coach pal, Jordan 'spend quality time at her pad'

London, May 26 (ANI): While Australian singer Peter Andre is busy hastening divorce proceedings, his estranged wife Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan is busy spending 'quality' time with her horse riding coach.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jun 2009 | 6:42 am

Malaika, Arbaaz bond over books

Malaika, Arbaaz bond over booksBollywood's glam couple Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan have a shared passion for reading and they bond over books. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 5:16 pm

Happy New Year is modern: Farah Khan

Happy New Year is modern: Farah KhanAfter paying tributes to the 70's and 80's of Bollywood in <i>Om Shanti Om</i> and <i>Main Hoon Naa</i>, director Farah Khan has set her next film <i>Happy New Year</i> in a &quot;modern and contemporary&quot; world. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 5:00 pm

It's official: Salman-Katrina have broken up

It's official: Salman-Katrina have broken upAfter months of speculation over whether they will break up or will they get married, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have finally called it quits. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 4:39 pm

Honorary doctorate for Rahman

Oscar winning composer A.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 4:03 pm

Katrina refused Salman's proposal: Reports

Katrina refused Salman's proposal: ReportsRumour has it that while Salman has made repeated offers of marriage to Katrina Kaif, she has refused him each time. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 3:30 pm

Anupam welcomed with drum beats and trumpets

It was a moment he won't forget easily.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 1:55 pm

Friends urge Jennifer Aniston to get over Brad Pitt

Friends urge Jennifer Aniston to get over Brad PittThe Hollywood star's friends want her to ditch Brad's number, concerned that otherwise, she will never find someone to fill his shoes. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 1:02 pm

Imran Khan jumps off a plane

Imran Khan jumps off a planeBollywood's celebrity action director Allan Amin made actor Imran Khan jump off a plane onto a moving train in the forthcoming movie <i>Luck</i>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 1:02 pm

Demi Moore pokes fun at herself

Demi Moore pokes fun at herselfThe Hollywood star posted pictures of herself on a website with a missing tooth at the dentist, saying she appreciates the chance to find humility. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 12:54 pm

Danny Boyle to rescue Slumdog's child stars

Danny Boyle to rescue Slumdog's child starsAfter both Rubina and Azhar were rendered homeless, <i>Slumdog Millionaire<i> director Danny Boyle is flying to India to rescue the film's child artistes. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 12:24 pm

Did Karan ignore Salman? - Hindustan Times


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Did Karan ignore Salman?
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Bollywood was in full attendance at filmmaker Karan Johar's birthday bash. But Salman Khan was nowhere to be seen in that bash.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 12:03 pm

IIM don sees economic theory in Bollywood flicks

Now playing at a theatre near you: lessons in economic philosophy.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 12:00 pm

It's official: Salman-Katrina have broken up - NDTV.com


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It's official: Salman-Katrina have broken up
NDTV.com
It's been almost a year since the tense strains of the Salman-Katrina relationship have been visible to the public, and now, after months of speculation over the outcome of this growing tension, the couple has finally called it quits.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 11:53 am

But Shilpa did not dance saala... - GlamSham


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But Shilpa did not dance saala...
GlamSham
As a grand finale to the closing of the Indian Premier League, Shilpa Shetty was supposed to have performed along with the international Rap star Akon.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 11:32 am

New man in Sonam's life

New man in Sonam's lifeReports say that Sonam Kapoor is dating her <I>Delhi-6</i> co-star Cyrus Sahukar. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 10:58 am

"Deepika is gorgeous and is more beautiful than Angelina Jolie" - Rob Cohen

 Rob Cohen International Hollywood director Rob Cohen thinks that the graceful, classic and radiant Bollywood actress, Deepika Padukone, is the new face of Indian cinema being touted as the next big thing as per the overseas audiences feedback. The Indian super model turned actress has carved a niche for herself not only within Indian cinema, but is also creating a sensation internationally. According to Rob Cohen, whose credit includes The Witches of Eastwick and The Fast and the Furious, "Deepika Padukone is gorgeous and is more beautiful than Angelina Jolie." The director has also indicated his interest in casting Deepika for his next film project in Hollywood. Talks are on with both the parties but none of them are ready to comment on the same till the deal gets locked in. Now if that's the case, then Deepika Padukone will be India's newest and the quickest entrant in Hollywood. Deepika's striking beauty and cover model appeal have made her the favourite cover girl for fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, L'Officiel, and Marie Claire. Maxim Magazine recently voted her "The Hottest Girl on Earth" not just for her huge fan following but also because of her appeal as an international brand face. Rob Cohen adds, "Deepika's diverse and versatile body of work continues to truly make her one of the youngest, most gorgeous and most talented super model and actresses to have taken both the cinema and fashion industry by storm. Her versatility as a model and inimitable style have made her a popular celebrity ambassador for international brands such as Tissot, Maybelline, Pepsi, Levi's, Wrigley's and Fiama Di Wills to name a few." And as far as our comments are concerned, all we can say is that Deepika, you sure are too fast and furious.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 May 2009 | 9:58 am

"I don't want to slot my film into musical genre" - Ken Ghosh

Ken Ghosh Ken Ghosh is finally a happy man. Leaving the so-called controversy around Jiah being replaced by Genelia behind, he has moved on to do better things for his yet untitled movie with Shahid Kapoor by shooting non-stop for a few songs. Highly charged with the way the shoot is going, he goes on to appreciate the film's composer Adnan Sami for the fabulous music that he has created for the film. "You have to hear it to believe it", says Ken whose last two films Ishk Vishk and Fida too boasted of quite a few popular tracks, "Adnan Sami has created some outstanding music for my film. You will hear a very different Adnan this time around; what he has done is simply kick-ass." One really hopes so because after a terrific score in Lucky - No Time For Love, one has waited for Adnan to return to similar form through films like Mumbai Salsa, Shaurya, Khushboo and 1920. So are there any highlight tracks that we are looking at? "Now that's something that a filmmaker as well as audiences also expect from the music i.e. to have a couple of lead tracks that could help the album sail through. However, that was never an intention for the music of our film. Here it's not a single track that will be the USP of the music; each of the numbers is going to make an impact", he says. So can it be conveniently stated that his film can be slotted in the 'musical' genre? "See, if you make a movie like Chicago, you can term it as a musical since there you could have characters break into songs and state dialogues through music. It's not the case with my film. And if you ask me whether the film has quite a few songs and are they all integral to the narration then well, most films being made today could be termed as musical by that definition", he reasons. He isn't comfortable assigning a genre to his film. "Really, I don't like putting a film into one particular bracket", says Ken, "Ultimately, a film should have a good story, which we certainly have. The film is about a dancer (played by Shahid) who is a struggler. The film is about relationships where an individual believes that he/she knows it all but ends up learning a lot from the people around. It is mainly about human spirit and how you look at life!"
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 May 2009 | 9:50 am

Who Prompts The Divorce In Indian Families? - Oneindia


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Who Prompts The Divorce In Indian Families?
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The Indian society has awakened to alarming number of divorce cases in recent days. Are you wondering who is the major propeller for the divorce between couples in Indian families?
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 9:41 am

Anupam Kher gets a band-baaja welcome in Bhor

 Anupam Kher It was a moment he won't forget easily. When on Tuesday, Anupam Kher reached Bhor on the outskirts of Mumbai to resume the shooting of Walt Disney Production's Zokkomon, 100 children along with the entire cast and crew of the film, waited to greet Anupam with a full-fledged band-baaja. Anupam was zapped. "Before I had left Bhor, I told the unit of Zokkomon I was going to Mumbai to attend the premiere of Saaransh to celebrate 25 years in cinema. I also taunted the unit, 'You should receive me with a full musical band, no less, when I return.' Little did I expect them to take my words seriously. When I got back on Tuesday they had actually arranged a huge band from Pune to greet me. The minute I came to the location the band started playing." Anupam was moved beyond words. That's not all. What followed made him burst into tears. "All the kids in the film made me put on a party cap, cut a cake and sang congratulatory songs. You've no idea how much I wept today." Says the actor, "When I see such love showered on me, I wonder if I've really done anything to deserve this."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 May 2009 | 9:20 am

Saif-Deepika reshoot for 'Love Aaj Kal' - Times of India


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Saif-Deepika reshoot for 'Love Aaj Kal'
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The final schedule of Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal was in a mess due to a technical snag, which happened on Sunday at Mehboob Studios.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 9:11 am

When Jackky froze in front of Rishi Kapoor - GlamSham


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When Jackky froze in front of Rishi Kapoor
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During his initial days of shooting for KAL KISSNE DEKHA, Jackky Bhagnani was a nervous lot when it came to facing the camera along side Rishi Kapoor.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 9:09 am

Honorary doctorate for Rahman

Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman will be conferred an honorary doctorate by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 May 2009 | 9:01 am

Composer Wajid turns lyricist, impresses Subhash Ghai

After composing chartbusters for films like "Welcome" and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" with partner Sajid, music director Wajid has turned lyricist for a song in "Paying Guests".
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 8:14 am

Imran jumps from plane onto train for 'Luck'

Bollywood's celebrity action director Allan Amin, who is set to train passionate bikers to perform stunts on MTV's new adventure reality show, says he made actor Imran Khan jump off a plane onto a moving train in the forthcoming movie "Luck".
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2009 | 8:10 am

Anupam welcomed with drum beats and trumpets

It was a moment he won't forget easily. When Anupam Kher reached Bhor on the outskirts of Mumbai to resume the shooting of Walt Disney production 'Zokkomon', 100 children along with the cast and crew of the film greeted him with drum beats and trumpets to celebrate his 25 years in cinema.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 May 2009 | 8:00 am

Danny Boyle flying to India for 'Slumdog...' kids - Hindu


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Danny Boyle flying to India for 'Slumdog...' kids
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London (IANS): "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle is flying to India to rescue the film's child stars. The British filmmaker fears the lives of slum kids Azhar Ismail (10) and Rubina Ali (9) are spiralling downwards despite their Oscars success ...
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 27 May 2009 | 6:51 am

IIM don sees economic philosophy in Bollywood flicks

Now playing at a theatre near you: lessons in economic philosophy. A professor with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) has found two Bollywood hits to be much more than song-and-dance entertainment.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 May 2009 | 6:30 am

Imran jumps from plane onto train for 'Luck'

Bollywood's celebrity action director Allan Amin, who is set to train passionate bikers to perform stunts on MTV's new adventure reality show, says he made actor Imran Khan jump off a plane onto a moving train in the forthcoming movie 'Luck'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 May 2009 | 2:00 am

Composer Wajid turns lyricist, impresses Subhash Ghai

After composing chartbusters for films like 'Welcome' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' with partner Sajid, music director Wajid has turned lyricist for a song in 'Paying Guests'. And he's impressed none other than Subhash Ghai, the film producer.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 May 2009 | 2:00 am

'Roadside Romeo' selected for Shanghai, Seoul film fests

Yash Raj Films' animation flick "Roadside Romeo" has been selected for the Shanghai and Seoul Film Festivals.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2009 | 10:27 pm

Adnan gets anticipatory bail - Times of India


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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 May 2009 | 9:13 pm

Indyarocks offers free access to 16 video channels

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Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2009 | 6:08 pm

Big B to promote vegetarianism at IIFA?

Big B to promote vegetarianism at IIFA?Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of India International Film Awards (IIFA), has been approached by PETA to promote vegetarianism at the three-day festival to be held in Macau, China next month. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 May 2009 | 5:29 pm

BIG Cinemas to open 1000 seater multiplex in Chicago

BIG Cinemas, the film exhibition division of Adlabs Films Limited, is opening its first branded cinema property in the US with a five screen multiplex and one premium lounge. Christened BIG Cinemas-Golf Glen the 1000-seater; 26,549 sq. feet multiplex in Niles, Chicago will be digitally connected to Adlabs India enabling films to be transported on fiber optic cable within 4-6 hours. The multiplex will play a mix of Hollywood, Indian, Polish and Korean films and will have stadium seating to enable live telecasts of cricket matches and other events. Commenting on the development, Anil Arjun, CEO, Adlabs Films said, "The Chicago launch is in keeping with our vision to establish a strong foothold for BIG Cinemas worldwide in markets which have an appetite for Indian cinema. BIG Cinemas has a significant presence in the US with 170 screens and contributes 25% of the box office for Hindi films and over 65% for Tamil and Telugu films released in the US." Over 1000 special guests are expected to attend the launch on May 29th. From time to time, this multiplex will also screen Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi and Punjabi films. Adlabs Films, a member of Reliance ADAG, has 430 screens spread across India, US and Malaysia. The company had recently announced the launch of its digital restoration and content processing services targeted at the international market.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 May 2009 | 4:06 pm

Industry men react to Neetu Chandra's 'woman-on-woman' photo shoot

Download image as wallpaper Neetu Chandra's 'woman-on-woman' photo shoot has literally created a storm. Leave aside the protests (or the lack of them), the fact remains that the pictures have been noticed by one and all (though quite a few also deny having looked at them, but more on that later) and the Garam Masala girl who got 'lucky' with an unlucky number '13' quite recently has now moved up from a 'Traffic Signal' to Page 1 across National Dailies as well as prime slots on news channels. Joginder Tuteja catches up with quite a few industry men and tries to gauge their reaction on Neetu's photo shoot. While doing so, we came across an interesting trend. While majority of top line actors (names withheld) either refrained from commenting at all or evaded the query by stating - 'I am yet to look at the pictures', quite a few Bollywood filmmakers were game to share their views around the photo shoot. This is what they had to say: Ken Ghosh Ken Ghosh - "It's quite an interesting concept! Great going!" Shirish Kunder - "Awesome. In fact I thought it was a little restrained. They should have gone out a little more." Rohit Jugraj - "I think it's very awesome and gutsy on Neetu's part to go ahead with such bold and sensuous pictures. Times are changing and we should pay heed. They say cinema is a reflection of the changing society and if the world can have a festival like Moondance (a gay and dance film festival), we can at least celebrate freedom of expression in cinema. I have always had a script about two women, a pack of cigarettes and a road trip in mind, though that script of mine is not about lesbian characters but does have an intimate moment between the girls. Photo shoots like Neetu's only prove to me that audience is ready, howsoever niche it may be. But the question is - 'Are we filmmakers ready to handle such themes deftly with maturity and sensitively?" Jag Mundhra Jag Mundhra - "I just checked one such picture on the net. I think it is quite beautiful and provocative. Her body language is defiant; celebrating raw female sexuality. It says - 'As an artist I am ready to push the boundaries'. It defies the viewer to do the same. I think it is very symbolic than sexy, just like the PETA ads." Randeep Hooda - "Neetu's pictures are very hot. It's in some form or the other every man's fantasy. It's about time we started opening up about it (smiles). It's a brave shoot so cheers to her!" Rahul Dholakia Rahul Dholakia - "I saw the shoot, and while I thought it was an interesting concept and a good marketing tool, I don't think we should give it any more importance than that. If this picture is generating any kind of controversy, I don't think it should. It's bold but not obscene; it's about two women, maybe lesbians. So what?" Piyush Jha - "Everyday I get surprised at how much further and further we are pushing the envelope of morality in India. While I am not aesthetically riveted by the pictures, I am impressed by the challenge it throws at the so called 'norms' of our society." Madhu Mantena - "I am in London and haven't seen the pictures yet. However, would like to meet them together!" Navdeep Singh Navdeep Singh - "Girl-girl action is always very welcome. These pictures seemed tasteful enough. There is a need and space for some eroticism in our lives. And when it's girl-on-girl, it's even better!!!" Vivek Agnihotri - "We are living in time of media clutter and to get mind share, media must titillate; so a shoot like this is nothing novel. Also competition is so tough in our industry that lots of people are willing to go to any extent to be noticed. What can be a better way than shock the audiences? The picture meets both these aspirations. Neetu is talented and I am sure she is capable of shocking more with her talent and soon she will realize it." Suparn Verma Suparn Verma - "More woman power! She looks fabulous and the pictures are aesthetically done. I think the moral police should take a nap!" Robby Grewal - "Neetu has liked doing the shoot and I have liked looking at the pictures. So where does the question of protests or morality come into picture? At the end of the day when an artist and a consumer are comfortable with something, there should not be a problem with everyone else. And come on, it's not the first time that such pictures have come on print, so why are we making a hue and cry?"
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 May 2009 | 3:48 pm

"Geeta is like Rakhi Sawant; she's muffat but kick-ass" - Anjori Alagh

The last time we interviewed her was during her second Bollywood outing, for Vikram Bhatt's 1920. She is also the second child in her family after her elder sister Savari Alagh. What's more, this babe has got a dual personality - the good and the bad in her. Good because she took us out for a lovely dinner last year at Indigo Deli and Mainland China where we munched on some paper thin pizzas and her favourite Apple slush. 'Rings a bell Anjori?' Bad because more than the bites on her Pizzas, she often bites her finger nails. To add further, this is the second 'Seeta Aur Geeta' offering. While one was made as a movie starring the beautiful Hema Malini, this one's being made as a 260 episode tele-series currently aired on NDTV Imagine. Yesterday, the 25th of May 2009 witnessed the debut of Anjori Alagh on to the small screen and how. A private party was thrown in by the producers, Abhinav Kashyap (Anurag Kashyap's brother) and the Bohra Brothers, to mark the launch of 'Seeta Aur Geeta' at the Country Club in Andheri. Anjori had given us the time - 7.15pm. We wait for her to arrive, and as soon as she does we congratulate her. A firm shake of hands, a warm hug and a little whisper in the ears saying, "Please be honest and tell me how you like my first episode" makes you want to sit more and enjoy the battle of the goodies and the baddies in the form of 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. So pristine is Alagh that we noticed she hasn't changed a bit. She looked half cute and half sexy. In fact, she looked double the thrill last night in her sleeveless sky blue tee and skirt. No gaudy make up, no fake smiles, no over the top saying 'I always wanted to venture into television' and all. We sometimes wonder, 'Was there any sense in us calling her Alagh?' Didn't we say she was pristine? Anyway, the double role fever had just started to sink in for us as the lights dim and our eyes are forced on to looking at the big screen for the small screen masti to unfold at a brisk pace. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel was a special guest last night to witness the first of its kind tele-series based on a full length feature film 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. So as soon as the curtains come down after the launch, the cute and sexy Seeta and Geeta walks towards us saying, "Please tell me how did you like it?". The answer was too obvious, "Wait till you read it tomorrow morning sweetheart." Though we didn't want to make Anjori Alagh waiting for more, we decided to give her something else in return. No review but an interview was waiting for her round the corner. With a diet cola drink in her hand she orders one for us too in case we started to sweat in the summer heat. So with two gulps down, we started talking about her two dream roles, twice the fun, too much hard work and her double act - from cinema to television. The amount of effort gone into playing Seeta and Geeta has surpassed all my previous film efforts Do you still think you're a part of a film because the serial is based on one? Yes, I think so because it's been shot so differently. It's not shot like a regular television show. It'll feel like a T.V show once we start churning our episodes. But the amount of effort gone into playing Seeta and Geeta has surpassed all my previous film efforts too, and I'm being honest here. Are you honest because here you've got more screen space than your films? No. There are no expectations from the past in playing something which Hema Malini has already played because it's going to be very difficult. A lot of work went into playing the role of Geeta. How was the workshop you've done in 'Seeta aur Geeta' different from the film workshops you've done in the past? Guess what, I've never been a part of a film workshop. Normally it's the other way around. We did less grooming for the role of Seeta because it was easy to play the character that had less dialogues. We carried out different scenes from the script. Rehearsed on Seeta's and Geeta's body language, how she walked and talked. The kind of language they speak, etc. Abhinav Kashyap and my director Maqbool Khan sat for two weeks at a stretch for the workshop to brush up on my double act. There will surely be a love-hate relationship here. I mean, the viewers are going to love or hate either of the two characters. I think both might be liked. Most of our Indian men love the docile, sweet, gharelu ladki. And then the women will like Geeta more because she fights back. She is more kick-ass and muffat. Did you get some feedback on the show from Hema Malini? No. I didn't get to interact with her much. I wanted to but till then the Press came and took over. But she was really supportive and I didn't want her to be upset. She did say, "Don't get worried about your characters Anjori. Play 'Seeta Aur Geeta' the way you would like to play them". And that's exactly what I'm doing on screen. Women will like Geeta more because she fights back But there will be comparisons we're sure. Yes there will be. But a lot of things that Seeta and Geeta were back then, people don't identify with today. The style is the very late seventies and eighties but the situations are very much in sync with today. What are your expectations? I am not expecting drastic changes to happen overnight. The TRP's and all. It's going to have a bit of a snowball effect because even when I watch a show sometime and I like what I see, I'll start watching it again even though I started seeing it from the third or the fourth episode. That's why there are repeat shows in television which is an added advantage. And what about your return back to Bollywood? I will return back to Bollywood in 2010. I've got stuff in hand that I want to work on which I will after I finish the entire shoot of 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. The only reason I chose to be a part of this was because it was based on a film. I've sent text messages to a lot of my Bollywood celeb friends who will be also be giving me their honest feedback. 'Seeta Aur Geeta' is going to be a one off serial I'll ever do in my life. What about your brother-in-law, Sameer Nair, the head of NDTV Imagine. The media says that you got this opportunity because of him. What rubbish! A channel cannot be run on relationships. I went and auditioned and Sam, as I call him, didn't even know till Sunil Bohra called him and informed him about me being chosen for the serial. This credit is not going to Sameer Nair. It's all mine. Will 'Seeta Aur Geeta' give a lot back to you in return when you again jump back to films next year? Yes. It's a great grooming process I'll take back. I've done two films in my career and I've had many flaws in it. I need to work a lot on it and this is a golden opportunity I can ever get. I am shooting every single day till the end of the year and I'm sure it's going to help in the long run. There are no breaks in serials like in films. So are you prepared for your best and the worst feedback? Yes I am. I have already started getting the feedback. It's not like everyone is patting my back and saying that I've done a wonderful job. No. There is feedback I get from NDTV Imagine, there's feedback which my producer and director gives me. It's a constant learning process on what to do and what not to. It's not like everyone is patting my back and saying that I've done a wonderful job Any surprise celebrity guest we'll be seeing on the 50th episode? Unlike other tele-series which does that quite often, we don't wait for the 50th episode. We do that even sooner. In real life, we are today witnessing a lot of your crew members pulling your leg. Show some of your Geeta traits here. (Laughs) They all do. Yes, speak to my ADs, my director, my producers and even my cameraman. They like pulling my leg because I can take a joke and laugh at myself.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 May 2009 | 3:29 pm

PETA requests IIFA, Bachchan to promote vegetarian food

Animal welfare organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged members of the India International Film Academy (IIFA) and its brand ambassador, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, to avoid non-vegetarian meals at the forthcoming event to be held in Macau, China next month.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2009 | 3:17 pm

'Roadside Romeo' selected for Shanghai, Seoul film fests

Yash Raj Films' animation flick 'Roadside Romeo' has been selected for the Shanghai and Seoul Film Festivals.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 May 2009 | 3:01 pm

All-women Bhangra team steals Punjabi show in US

West embraced East here as thousands mingled, ate and danced at the annual Punjabi American Heritage Festival.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2009 | 2:24 pm

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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 26 May 2009 | 2:07 pm

Indyarocks offers free access to 16 video channels

Indyarocks.com, the leader in Indian entertainment based social networking, Tuesday announced the launch of 16 free premium video channels in partnership with nautanki.tv, an online video distribution platform.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 May 2009 | 1:34 pm

Go home, Mickey Rourke told Freida Pinto

"Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto says that at the Oscars Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke had told her to go home because he thought she was too young to be there.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2009 | 12:17 pm

PETA requests IIFA, Bachchan to promote vegetarian food

Animal welfare organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged members of the India International Film Academy (IIFA) and its brand ambassador, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, to avoid non-vegetarian meals at the forthcoming event to be held in Macau, China next month.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 26 May 2009 | 10:31 am