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SRK not a part of Dhoom 3: Yash Raj Films
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 5:36 pm Madan Mohan's unsung compositions to be releasedAt least 34 years after Madan Mohan passed away, his son Sanjeev Kohli has put together a number of unsung compositions of the genius in an album "Tere Baghair".Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 5:10 pm Priyanka Chopra's dangerous dive
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 5:10 pm Ram Kapoor to host Rakhi Ka Swayamvar
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 5:02 pm Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'Television star Ram Kapoor, famous for his portrayal of Jai Walia in TV serial "Kasamh Se", is now set to host controversy queen Rakhi Sawant's wedding on reality show "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar".Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 4:11 pm Rajesh Khanna to be felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Award at IIFA
In the 60s, there came euphoria, a phenomenon, sweeping women across India off their feet with those naughty eyes, stylish shake of the head and enigmatic smile. It belonged to none other than superstar Rajesh Khanna, whom the IDEA IIFA Awards salutes this year.
The legend will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Videocon IIFA Weekend, which will be held at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel from June 11 to 13 in Macau.
Stalwarts of Indian cinema like Mumtaz and Dharmendra have previously been recipients of this prestigious Award. Each year, IIFA 2009 honours a member of the Indian film fraternity with the Lifetime Achievement Award, who has made innumerable contributions to Indian cinema.
Keeping this in mind, the IIFA Advisory Board and the IIFA Management recognizes Rajesh Khanna in its tenth year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2009 | 4:01 pm Chitra Singh's daughter commits suicide
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 3:28 pm Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to perform at IIFA 2009
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You read this on Bollywood Hungama first. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be dancing at the 10th IIFA awards to be held in Macau from June 11. Sonam Kapoor is all set to make her stage debut at IIFA this year. Kareena Kapoor too has been confirmed to perform.
The show will be hosted by Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta and Boman Irani. But one of the highlights each year, the movie premiere, has been done away with.
Explains IIFA director Sabbas Joseph, "It can't be helped. The movie premiere had to be cancelled this year because of the ongoing strike of new releases in Bollywood. Two big films were ready to be premiered at IIFA this year. I shall refrain from mentioning their names. But the imbroglio did away with the premiere."
As a substitute IIFA this year has the world-famous Cirque de Soleil performing for the audience. "We believe audiences won't get a chance to miss the world premiere once they see the Cirque de Soleil performing."
Why Macau? Says Sabbas, "Because we feel it's the Las Vegas of the East. In this the tenth year of IIFA's existence, we wanted either the US or China to be our venue. We chose China because we feel it could be a gateway for Bollywood to the China. We also hope to end the deadlock between India and China over the exchange of cinema. We haven't come away from one venue without opening up doors for Bollywood. We're confident this would be the case in China."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2009 | 3:26 pm Yash Raj Films denies SRK's presence in 'Dhoom 3'The grapevine has been abuzz with news that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will play the villain in Yash Raj Films' (YRF) action-adventure series "Dhoom 3" but a source from the production company has denied any such development.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 3:21 pm Priyanka Chopra dives dangerously for funBollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is shooting for her upcoming film "Pyaar Impossible" in Bangkok, went overboard with her adventurous streak when she decided to dive into a swimming pool from a four-storey film board just to have fun.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 3:13 pm Playing Pa's dad is fun: Abhishek
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 2:48 pm Gisele Bundchen not pregnant, says husband
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 2:17 pm Ash, Kareena patch up
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 2:03 pm Superstars Big B and Ben Kingsley on the Teen Patti's poster
The legendary star of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan will soon be appearing in the much talked about film Teen Patti. The film, as we know, will bring together two of the world's biggest superstars - Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kingsley. In the film, Big B plays Venkat Subramaniam, a reclusive Math genius from India who cracks a theory that could redefine the principles of probability and randomness, while Sir Ben Kingsley plays the part of Perci Trachtenberg who is known as the world's greatest living mathematician.
In the film, Bachchan tutors five of his brightest protégées, played by Madhavan, Siddharth Kher, and newcomers Dhruv Ganesh, Vaibhav Talwar and Shraddha Kapoor for high-stake gambling, but with a cause.
Bollywood Hungama brings to you the first look of the film Teen Patti, featuring a duo who would have been cast much earlier in the film Gandhi. However, it's never too late for miracles and Teen Patti is just that.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 May 2009 | 1:16 pm Kalki stares from the cover of andpersand
Kalki Koechlin is someone who was a newcomer and an unheard name till the time Dev D hit the silver screen. Her smashing debut on the 70mm screen had many every cinegoer scream their hearts out at Bollywood's new found poster girl, who is also the cover-girl of the latest edition of 'andpersand'.
The PYT, in her interview to the magazine, says, "My life has gone back to normal after Dev D, you know. I am busy doing my theatre, and haven't been to the beauty parlour in three weeks!" And talking about her firang face that rests on an Indian heart, Kalki is candid enough to say, "I am as Indian as you are, I just don't look one. The media is constantly asking me when I am going back to France, but they don't get that this is where I have been my whole life."
Darling Kalki, we are not sure of other 'media', but, as far as we are concerned, we know all about you, including the fact that you were once mistaken to be Avril Lavigne in London. And that you are dying to work with the ace director Vishal Bhardwaj.
The latest edition of 'andpersand' has some interesting facts about the actress and lot more.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 May 2009 | 12:33 pm Aish, Kareena patch up at Karan's birthday bashDirector Karan Johar's birthday bash turned out to be an occasion for a grand reunion between Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 12:25 pm Neha Dhupia taking squash lessonsBollywood actress Neha Dhupia is a sports freak.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 12:13 pm Shreyas gets waxed for 'Paying Guests'Talented actor Shreyas Talpade plays a woman in debutant director Paritosh Painter's "Paying Guests" and says getting his hair waxed for the role was extremely painful.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 12:10 pm Comedian Vir Das signs for Yash Raj's filmPopular stand-up comedian Vir Das, who was seen in "Mumbai Salsa", has bagged a role in Yash Raj Films' next project to be directed by actor Parmeet Sethi.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 12:10 pm Star appeal - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 12:01 pm Heather Graham encourages women to stripLondon, (ANI): Actress Heather Graham finds stripping 'inspiring', and wants women to do the sexy act so that they feel good about themselves. Graham, who plays an exotic dancer in new comedy The Hangover, has confessed that her pole dancing preparationSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:45 am Pierce Brosnan turns real-life hero, saves Uma ThurmanLondon, (ANI): Actor Pierce Brosnan became a real life hero when he saved co-star Uma Thurman from an out-of-control van, it has emerged. According to the reports, former James Bond star was shooting on the set of Percy Jackson And TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:42 am Sanjana to star in female oriented movie 'Sloka'Model-turned-actress Sanjana Galrani, who entered Kannada films through Ganda Hendti, is now all set to act in a female oriented Kannada movie Sloka, which is a suspense thriller. The movie has two heroes, which will be played by newcomers. Sanjana isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:40 am Angelina Jolie is house hunting in PortugalWashington, (ANI): Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is apparently looking for a house in Portugal. The Changeling actress, who raises six children with partner Brad Pitt, is said to be fed up of the hectic life in the US, and is keenSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:35 am Psychologist on Susan Boyle's strange behaviour - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:32 am Vijay uses Rajini's trump card for successVijay, who closely follows Style Mannan Rajinikanth has decided to use Rajinikanth's trump card. In his upcoming Tamil movie Vettaikkaran, Vijay plays the role of an auto driver who seeks revenge for the injustice meted out to him.Vettaikkaran directed by debutantSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:32 am High heels hurt Beyonce KnowlesWashington, (ANI): Beyonce Knowles says her feet ‘throb’ when she goes to bed after performing, courtesy her spiked stilettos. The singer admits she’s putting her feet through hell on her 110-city world tour because she refuses to take to the stageSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:25 am Susan shouldn't win Britain's Got TalentLondon, (ANI): Actress Jennifer Ellison feels Susan Boyle shouldn't win Britain's Got Talent. The 25-year-old star says she thinks Boyle’s popularity is down to ''shock factor'' rather than the quality of her voice. "I think she's fantastic but I can't believeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:23 am Arshad Warsi loves Goa for its slow paceIf there is one place Bollywood funny man Arshad Warsi just loves to visit and relax in, it is Goa.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 11:22 am Psychologist on Susan Boyle's strange behaviourLondon, (ANI): Susan Boyle’s increasingly strange behaviour is a result of the enormous pressure she’s facing after becoming an international sensation, says psychologist.While writing in The Mirror, behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings said that Boyle has been living her life in anSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:20 am Shah Rukh says sorry Ash
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 11:17 am Is Nicole Kidman pregnant again?New York, (ANI): Rumors are abuzz in Hollywood that Nicole Kidman is pregnant again. The Australian stunner, who recently dyed her hair back to her natural color, red, has been sporting a “poochy” stomach, reports The New York Post.KidmanSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:16 am Natalie Suliman turns mystery face of M&S lingerie adsLondon (ANI): Lingerie fashion model Natalie Suliman is the mystery face behind UK fashion brand Marks & Spencer lingerie billboard campaign. The 23-year-old stunner said when she first saw herself on the billboards she nearly crashed her car.“I nearlySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 11:09 am Deepika, the Diva! - IndiaGlitz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 10:49 am Priyanka Chopra dives dangerously for funBollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is shooting for her upcoming film 'Pyaar Impossible' in Bangkok, went overboard with her adventurous streak when she decided to dive into a swimming pool from a four-storey film board just to have fun.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 10:32 am Yash Raj Films denies Shah Rukh Khan's presence in 'Dhoom 3'The grapevine has been abuzz with news that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will play the villain in Yash Raj Films' (YRF) action-adventure series 'Dhoom 3' but a source from the production company has denied any such development.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 10:32 am 'Shah Rukh Khan not acting in Dhoom 3' - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 10:32 am Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'Television star Ram Kapoor, famous for his portrayal of Jai Walia in TV serial 'Kasamh Se', is now set to host controversy queen Rakhi Sawant's wedding on reality show 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 10:30 am Musically Yours: Shilpa Rao
"When people meet me, they cannot relate that I am the voice behind songs like 'Woh Ajnabee' and 'Khuda Jaane'", said the incredibly talented Shilpa Rao when we met her for a rendezvous at her cosy Andheri apartment. She may not be a known face but there is no denying the fact that Shilpa is a name to reckon with among the current crop of singers in Bollywood today. In this edition of Musically Yours, we profile the Simple- Humble- Intelligent- Loving- Passionate and Artistic Shilpa Rao who shares her journey from the small town of Jamshedpur to the glamour of the filmy world in Mumbai.
Claim to Fame
"The song that is really close to my heart is 'Tose Naina Lage' (Anwar) but I guess the popularity which 'Khuda Jaane' (Bachna Ae Haseeno) gave me was way beyond expectations."
Family Background
"I am originally from Jamshedpur. My parents still live there. My dad is working with Tata Motors at a senior level. As far as music is concerned, it always had a special place in my life and my family. My dad has done his M.A. in Music but he could never pursue it as a full-fledged career as he had to support his family. Moreover, making a career in music was not considered such a wise option during those days. However, when I was small, I loved listening to music and my training in music began from a very early age. In fact, I didn't even realize it that I was being trained for music by my dad. After finishing school, I came to Mumbai in 1997 and joined Xaviers College for my B.Sc in Statistics. I also went on to do my post-graduation in Statistics. During that time, I met Hariharan who heard me sing once and felt that I should further nurture my talent. I never really thought of myself as a great singer but when someone of the stature of Hariharan sir said good things about me, it kind of hit me that I should take up music more seriously. Harirharan introduced me to his guru Ghulam Mustafa Khan saab. It was only then that I started learning and practicing singing seriously."
The Early Days
"In 2001, while singing at a competition, Shankar Mahadevan one of the judges took notice of me. He was impressed with my voice and asked me to sing in his shows. Later on I also did quite a few jingles with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. That experience helped me a lot. I also developed a lot of contacts and met composers like Vishal-Shekhar and Rajat Dholakia during my jingle days."
First 'Big' break
"As luck would have it, my first big break came with a song composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy- 'Saiyaan Re' from Salaam-e-Ishq. I had already known Shankar well by that time and one fine day, he asked me to come and record a scratch. Nikhil Advani, Sameerji were all very happy with what they heard and the rest as they say is history."
The Hits that followed....
"Luckily for me, my first song 'Saiyaan Re' went on to become very popular in spite of the film not doing too well. After that, my next song was 'Tose Naina Lage' for Anwar. This was a completely opposite song as compared to 'Saiyaan Re'. Mithoon (the composer) and I were working on a song which didn't materialize. He then called me to record the scratch of 'Tose Naina lage'. And this time too it worked well with the director Manish Jha and I was on. The song is among one of my favorites and I am happy that in spite of it being a slow, soothing number, it found so much acceptance among the listening audience. Post that, I sung some really good songs like 'Woh Ajnabee' (The Train), 'Ek Lau' (Aamir) etc..."
'Khuda Jaane' - The 'Big' Turning Point
I had known Vishal-Shekhar for almost 4 years and had even done a lot of ad work with them. They were also looking to give me that one song which would suit my style and voice. One fine day, I got a call from them asking me to come to the studio to listen to a song. I heard the tune and immediately freaked out as it was a beautiful romantic song, something which I had never sung before. They asked me to just go into the recording room and try it out. I gave it a shot and Siddharth Anand (the director) felt that the voice was really apt. That really built my confidence. The song went onto become such a huge hit and won us 3 awards at the Screen awards (Best Male Playback- KK, Best Lyrics- Anvita Dutt Gupta and Best Female Playback). I truly had a blast working with Vishal- Shekhar, K.K., Anvita and Siddharth on this number."
Music I love listening to....
"I listen to any and every kind of music. As a kid, I grew up listening to a lot of Ghazals. My dad was a big Mehndi Hassan fan so I heard a lot of that. I also heard a lot of classical music be it Aamir Khan saab or Prabha Atre. My dad had this habit of putting on music early in the morning, so the first thing hat I heard in the morning was music. During high school, like any other youngster, even I was hooked onto Dire Straits and Deep Purple etc. When I was in college, I listened to a lot of instrumental music, jazz and blues. So you can say that I have always been open to any genre of music. In fact I just stand in front of my CD collection and pick up a CD depending on my mood at that point of time."
What's playing on my iPod?
"These days I am listening to Cassandra Wilson. I am hooked onto that at the moment."
Role Models
"Well...it has to be Hariharan hands down. I simply admire his style of singing, his vocal range, his diction and everything about his singing. He is just perfect."
Favorite Contemporary Singers
"There are a lot of great singers that I admire. I truly love and adore Rekha Bharadwaj, Shruti Pathak etc. Dominique is another wonderful singer who has been here for so long, she is like this Jingle Diva. I am happy she has finally got her due with the Rock On number ('Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein'). Among the male singers, I really look upto KK, Mohit Chauhan and even this new singer Tochii (who has sung the song 'Pardesi' in Dev D)"
I wish I had sung...
"'Zara Zara' from Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein. That's such a fantastic song; a brilliant composition by Harris Jeyaraj and Bombay Jayshree's vocals took the song to another level."
The actress I wish I could sing forâ¦
"I don't know how it will sound but I would love to sing for Tabu. I am a huge fan of her work right from Maachis to Cheeni Kum. In fact, I met her at a party and even told her 'I would love to sing for you someday'. She smiled and said 'Sure'."
My Future Projects
"I have just recorded a song for UTV's film Aage Se Right starring Shreyas Talpade, Kay Kay Menon and Mahie Gill. It has music by this new guy called Amartya and he has done a fantastic job. You can also hear me in YRF's Shahid-Rani starrer Hadippa. I've sung the promotional track with Mika and it is a really racy, peppy, high energy number. I have also sung a song in Onir's film Kill Chhabra which has music by another new composer Gaurav Dayal."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 May 2009 | 10:26 am When Shreyas got himself waxed
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 10:16 am Kareena-Karisma rock 10 Ka Dum - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 10:06 am Music maestro Madan Mohan's unreleased songs to be released as an album
It's not often that a creator's unsung work gets a chance to be noticed decades after his demise.
Luckily for us, the great musical genius Madan Mohan was never 'unsung'. His muse and primary vocalist Lata Mangeshkar ensured an infinite status for the gems of Madan Mohan.
And the ones that got left behind due to the tyranny of budget and the vagaries of production are now going to be put together by his son, 34 years after Madan Mohan passed away prematurely at the age of 51 leaving behind a treasury of released and unreleased songs.
Madan Mohan's son, Sanjeev Kohli, former CEO of Yash Raj Films is all set to release some of Madan Mohan's unreleased songs in an album entitled 'Tere Bagair'.
Says Sanjeev, "My father would be creating and humming new tunes all the time His music sittings with Lataji were endless. As a child, I'd often wonder how my father managed to create so many tunes in so little time. To my delight I discovered hundreds of unreleased tunes in our cupboard. That's how 'Tere Bagair' was born."
The 15 tracks that comprise the album are sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Talat Mahmood and Kishore Kumar and were recorded between 1964 and 1972. To erase all signs of antiquity, Sanjeev has added supportive music and digitally mastered sound to the original tunes.
'Tere Bagair' releases on June 25 on the occasion of Madan Mohan's 85th death anniversary.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2009 | 9:42 am Slumdog kids lack vitamin M! - IndiaGlitz
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 9:42 am Strike Update: Early next week holds the keyThe industry has been agog with talk that the warring factions [producers/distributors - multiplexes] have reached a solution. The truth is, they haven't. The two sides have been talking to each other on a regular basis [the dialogue never stopped], but they haven't reached a consensus yet. A crucial meeting was held on Wednesday [May 27] at a suburban hotel and the producers/distributors have put forth their terms/demands. The multiplexes were conveyed through Amit Khanna and they [plexes] are supposed to get back, by early next week. So, Monday/Tuesday is the day when a clearer picture should emerge. That's the latest on this front!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2009 | 8:58 am Tarak Mehta join hands with Salaam Bombay - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 8:53 am Kailash Kher goes global with third albumHe came from a humble background and burst on the Bollywood music scene with the song "Allah ke bande".Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2009 | 8:51 am Multiplex war soon to be over - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 7:37 am Ash-Bebo dance ends family war! - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 7:35 am Aishwarya, Kareena patch up at Karan Johar's birthday bashDirector Karan Johar's birthday bash turned out to be an occasion for a grand reunion between Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor. The two giggled and danced together, ending the long-standing cold war between the Bachchan and the Kapoor families.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 7:01 am Meet Nana Patekar's daughter in Krantiveer - The Revolution
Mehul Kumar's daughter, Jahan Bloch, is all set to scorch the silver screen with her debut film Krantiveer - The Revolution
Launch Vehicle
I am debuting with my father Mehul Kumar's film - Krantiveer The Revolution. I play Nana Patekar's and Dimple Kapadia's daughter in the film. My role of a TV reporter requires me to be fierce and strong so it is quite a challenging role. The film is about the youth providing the impetus for a revolution in our country.
Casting Coup
Everybody knew I wanted to be an actor so it wasn't a surprise when my father thought of casting me. When he decided to make a sequel to Krantiveer, he asked me if I would be interested in doing it. Without batting an eyelid, I agreed. It is not a romantic character but it will surely give me a chance to showcase my acting abilities.
Stepping-Stone
I am quite well-versed with the process of filmmaking as I have been on the sets with my dad. I have a fair idea of how things work, so that way I have received hands-on training from my father. Besides, I have also acted as a child artiste in my father's film. I played Amitabh Bachchan's daughter in Kohraam. In fact, I even had a role Krantiveer.
First Shot
I am not camera conscious, so it was relatively easier for me when I gave my first shot. My first shot was at the police station wherein I drag a guy to the station for eve-teasing.
Stumbling Block
I guess my family background helped me get my first film. But being from a film family has its downside too. Being a director's daughter, a lot of people's expectations are riding on me, so I will have to live up to it. The hurdles will begin once the film releases and people assess my performance.
Lessons Learnt
I am still young and I have a lot to learn. But there are no shortcuts to success, you have to work hard and put in your best. It is a completely different world when you are in front of the camera.
Matinee Idol
I have always idolised Madhuri Dixit Nene. She is brilliant on screen and I would love to do Chandramukhi's role in Devdas. I also look up to my father. It's an honour to be working in his film.
Future Projects
Right now I am busy with Krantiveer ... and I hope it really works. Let's see what is in store for me!
Screen IndiaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 May 2009 | 6:48 am Raghav Sachar launches his music label
Raghav Sachar is out with his maiden single that also marks the launch of his music label.
Charming luttera is his maiden attempt at a single, a rarity on the Indian music scene, says Raghav Sachar, who is best known for playing 32 instruments (and growing!), composing and singing for Yash Raj Films' Kabul Express and Eros International's One Two Three,
What is the song all about? "Well, honestly, I made the track for one of my forthcoming films. But since I had produced the track and it was a very interesting concept, I decided to make it my first single as I was long planning to launch my own music label, Raghav Sachar Music," says the multi-faceted artiste. "That has been my dream for a very long while."
Describing it as "commercial but classy" with very good lyrics by his buddy and consistent professional associate, lyricist Aditya Dhar, Raghav reveals that he has also acted in the video. "For the first time I have danced in my music video, which also shows my character playing poker. It's a world music number. The video is directed by Harshal and Vitthal."
In keeping with market trends, Raghav says that he saw no point in coming out with a physical single or CD and has opted for a soft (digital) release. "But my marketing treatment is the same as if it was a CD release, with a music video, promotions on radio and so on."
Raghav wants to "just popularise the song" and allow free downloads ("which is very practical as no one pays to download because so many sites for free downloads in India,") but will generate revenues from digital websites, caller-back tunes and ring-tones. "Maybe I will start charging nominal rates later," he says.
The musician is also doing well on the film front. He is scoring music for Indra Kumar's Daddy Cool, a comedy that stars Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani and others and also for Vikram Bhatt's Phirr. "I also feature in one song," says Raghav. He is also making his debut as a lead actor in Kabir Sadanand's Tum Milo To Sahi opposite Anjana Sukhani. Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Suniel Shetty and Vidya Malavade co-star. "There are two songs filmed on me and I have composed both. The remaining songs are composed by Sandesh Shandilya."
Screen IndiaSource: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2009 | 6:41 am Saif taking Love Aaj Kal to T20 World Cup - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 29 May 2009 | 6:23 am Arshad Warsi loves Goa for its slow paceIf there is one place Bollywood funny man Arshad Warsi just loves to visit and relax in, it is Goa.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 6:00 am Neha Dhupia taking squash lessonsBollywood actress Neha Dhupia is a sports freak. After being an avid audience at the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the model-turned-actress has started taking squash lessons.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 6:00 am Stand-up comedian Vir Das signs for Yash Raj's next moviePopular stand-up comedian Vir Das, who was seen in "Mumbai Salsa", has bagged a role in Yash Raj Films' next project to be directed by actor Parmeet Sethi.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 6:00 am Getting waxed for 'Paying Guests' was torture: Shreyas TalpadeTalented actor Shreyas Talpade plays a woman in debutant director Paritosh Painter's 'Paying Guests' and says getting his hair waxed for the role was extremely painful. He vows not to play a woman in near future.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 3:30 am Kailash Kher goes global with third albumHe came from a humble background and burst on the Bollywood music scene with the song 'Allah ke bande'. Now Singer Kailash Kher is all set to go global with his third album 'Kailasa Chaandan Mein' and says international recognition is 'encouraging'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 3:00 am Adhyayan-Shahana link up a publicity stunt?On screen they are playing siblings in 'Jashnn' and off screen Adhyayan Suman and Shahana are romancing. Some suggest it's all a publicity gimmick to support the film but Mahesh Bhatt scoffs at the idea.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 29 May 2009 | 2:30 am Mel Gibson staying away from pregnant girlfriend
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 May 2009 | 5:30 pm Bipasha Basu and MS Dhoni in Reebok's latest ad campaign
If he is the role model for millions, she makes people roll with her onscreen role! We are indeed referring to MS Dhoni & Bipasha Basu, the brand ambassadors of Reebok, the pair who have come together for the first time ever in a TV commercial showcasing the latest edition of 'Hexride' footwear from Reebok.
The TVC has the duo sizzle in each other's company exuding chemistry like never-before. The said TVC features the two stars in a fun-run, throwing playful challenges at each other while competing to reach the finish line first. The chemistry and playfulness between the Indian Cricket captain & the Bollywood heartthrob is for all to see. Speaking about the ad's shoot, Dhoni said, "Shooting for the ad was a lot of fun, not to mention running with a friend, which made the whole experience even more delightful." While Bips was as 'sporty' as usual as she opined that, "I am a fitness freak and I love to indulge in various activities like jogging, running, working out to keep myself fit. I have experienced never-before comfort in running with this footwear."
We must say that all those gymming sessions of Bipasha's are clearly showing marvelous results! With her superbly toned body, Bips is certainly ready to give Bollywood actresses a 'run' for their money.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 May 2009 | 4:47 pm DQE signs Asian broadcast deal with Turner for animated Iron Man
Animation and gaming company DQE has entered into an exclusive broadcasting deal with Turner Entertainment Network Asia (TENA) for broadcasting the 3D animated series Iron Man across Asia. The series will be broadcast on TENA's leading kid's channel, Cartoon Network, in 2010 across the entire South Asia and South East Asian region.
Iron Man is a co-production with Marvel Animation and Method Animation, France. DQE holds the sub-distribution rights from Method Animation, under which the deal with TENA has been signed.
Commenting on the deal, Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO, DQE said, "We are very pleased that Cartoon Network has acquired the property for broadcast in this region. Iron Man is an iconic property and we are happy that it has found a world-class and renowned partner in Turner Entertainment."
Mark Eyers, Vice President - Content, TENA, said, "Iron Man is another fantastic property that is joining the ranks of such powerful shows as Cartoon Network's own Ben 10 and along with other titles from the Marvel universe."
Iron Man is the legendary superhero first appearing in the pages of Marvel Comics. Two previous television incarnations and a live action film have considerably increased Iron Man's popularity.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2009 | 4:27 pm Is Adhyayan Suman -Shahana Goswami link up a publicity stunt for Jashn?
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Stories about the breakup with Kangna Ranaut have Adhyayan Suman going red with anger and indignation.
Some suggest it's all a publicity gimmick to support the Bhatts' on-release film Jashn which stars Adhyayan and Shahana.
But Mahesh Bhatt scoffs at the very idea. "I find the idea that Vishesh Films started the rumours amusing. Because the move would be counter-productive to our film. Adhyayan and Shahana play brother and sister in Jashn. And since the film is not about incest, how would the link-up help our film?"
Fumes Adhyayan, "These rumours seem to be centered on Jashn. Earlier I was linked with Anjana Sukhani and now Shahana who's a pal. I don't know whose idea of good publicity for Jashn this is. But it's disgusting. Shahana is a pal. There's nothing more to our friendship. I've a girlfriend. Kangna is very beautiful in her heart, and physically. I am not the kind of guy who has affairs on the side."
So where do these rumours come from? "Search me!" shrugs Adhyayan. "I'd never blame the Bhatts. Mahesh Bhatt saab is like a father. He has taught me so much."
But the young actor does find it strange that rumours regarding Kangna and him floated during the release of the Bhatts' Raaz 2 earlier, and now when Jashn is around the corner.
He also admits it's true that Shahana was 'banned' by the co-directors Raksha Mistry and Hasnain Hyderabadwala from the sets of Jashn although she plays a pivotal part in the film. Says Adhyayan, "I protested on her behalf. You can't do this to her when she's the film's female lead. Bhatt Saab had to intervene to allow Shahana to come on the sets as and when she liked."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 May 2009 | 1:52 pm Karisma and Kareena Kapoor on Salman Khan's '10 Ka Dum'
What's common to the tracks 'Oonchi Hai Building Lift Teri Bandh Hai...' (from the film Judwaa) and 'Kyon Ki Itna Pyaar Tumse Kartein Hai Hum' (from the film Kyon Ki)? Well, its not rocket science to figure out that, both the songs, which were picturised on Karisma and Kareena respectively, had the one and only Salman Khan in the lead! And the hunky-dory Salman Khan is all set to be back with a bang, on the TV show that catapulted him straight into every Indian household and also sent the TRPs of Sony Entertainment Television shooting sky high. Yes, we are indeed talking about the superhit game show '10 Ka Dum'.
After the successful first season of the show, Sallu just recently shot for the first episode of the second season which is all set to go on air this week. And who could have been more apt than the powerful Kapoor sisters: Karisma and Kareena, to be Sallu's first celebrity contestants! For those (lucky few) who have had a chance to get a glimpse of the shoot, they just couldn't stop raving about the camaraderie between the two sisters, who are known to be diversely different personalities. For starters, Karisma is the conservative and shy, and is a direct contrast with the honest and outspoken Kareena. So much so that, Salman even commented that, "If Karisma was not an actress she would have been a nun!"
Well, this was just a glimpse of the first episode. You can witness more the fireworks in live action as the trio of Salman, Karisma and Kareena come together only on '10 Ka Dum' on Saturday May 30, at 9.00 pm IST, only on Sony Entertainment Television. Go for it, guys.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 May 2009 | 11:06 am
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