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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:48 pm Chris Pine dumps girlfriend for her status
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:35 pm Dispute with theatre-owners resolvedHeaving a sigh of relief after a 14-hour meeting today that resolved a crippling four-month dispute between Bollywood producers-distributors and theatre-owners, United Producers and Distributors Forum (UPDF) chairman Mukesh Bhatt said that he was glad to have finally achieved "fair rights for Friday nights".Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:54 pm "Lucky Hrithik for having Suzanne who can dress him up properly" - Zayed Khan
Your Style Statement names your authentic self. It is a compass for designing a life that reflects the true you. From your wisdom to your wardrobe; from your longings to your living room, your business, finances, and the parties you throw -- your Style Statement is where your essence meets your expression. Mumbai, June 4, 2009, Juhu PVR cinemas experienced the best of the Fashion world at the IIFA Fashion extravaganza press conference held to promote the grand event to take place in Macau next week. The star studded night at IIFA Macau will see leading designers like Rocky S, Manav Gangwani, Anamika Khanna, Farah Ali Khan and Hong Kong designer Chris Chang showcase their designs. Not only that, there are quite a few show stoppers lined up for the night too. Hrithik and Suzanne Roshan will walk the ramp for Farah Ali Khan and the always-chic Sonam Kapoor for Anamika Khanna. There's more guy! Bipasha Basu will walk for Rocky S and Neil Nitin Mukesh along with Mugdha Godse will walk the ramp for the events sponsor Siyaram. Adding glamour to the evening, international singing sensation Peter Andre will perform at the Fashion Extravaganza too. But what's the fashion show without its dapper looking hosts. In walks the gorgeous Sophie Chodhry and accompanying her will be the handsome Khan, Zayed. The stylish duo will host the grand fashion show to be held at the Venetian Resort Hotel. UK's Harrow Observer and Gazette columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel gets into the fashion fever mood as he chats with the host Zayed Khan to talk about everything to do with style, looking dapper, his fashion idol, his fashion flaws, his hatred for the colour pink, the fashionable Fardeen and the not so fashionable Hrithik and the one person who got the entire Bollywood fashion conscious and the nation go ga-ga over his phenomenal style statement - Late Mr. Feroz Khan. As Yves Saint Laurent quotes, "Fashion fades but style is eternal."
Looks like it's a deliberate move by the IIFA to rope in Zayed Khan, knowing that the Khan family (including the Late. Feroz Khan, Fardeen Khan and Hrithik Roshan) is always known for their fashion and style. (laughs) You can either say a deliberate move or a smart move. There is a certain comfort I have with the management of IIFA and there is a certain trust they have in me. It's a big event. It's a grand event this year where they want to show off, and we want to take this opportunity and let them show off.
We thought that it's the yellow, pink or the green season with summer almost coming to an end. You're sporting a dapper pine striped lavender jacket with a purple tie and white jeans. You've changed things.
There are these critical fashion fluxes that keep happening every year and you just take that into consideration and you make your own fashion statement as you go. Yes, it is about pastel colours, it is about cigarette jeans, tapered looks, bondish and fitting stuff. But then you must have the physique and a body for that otherwise it looks terrible. I mean, you and me could carry it off (laughs). I never really look at the colours. It's a woman thing. Men like the sharp cut in anything they wear and if they get that, just about any colour would do. What I'm wearing now is a Manav Gangwani creation.
Recall you first instance in life when you walked the ramp.
I was terrible in school and college. I was called Pizza face. I was very thin. I was a good sportsman. The only thing I can recall was during my school days when we had a play called 'Aladin' where I played the title role (laughs). That was my first ever time I was on stage. That was really nostalgic. But I did walk the ramp last year for the IIFA Bangkok for my film Mission Istanbul. But the first time I walked the ramp ever was for my sister Farah Khan for her accessories she had showcased. After that I've walked for many designers like Vikram Phadnis, Manav Gangwani, Rocky S, etc.
"I was terrible in school and college. I was called Pizza face. I was very thin"
You fond of the colour pink? You know what, Manav wanted me to wear a pink shirt. I said, "Manav, I'm not a homosexual. I'm not going to wear a pink shirt because it's just not me." He somehow convinced me to wear that shirt and a jacket on top which I wore during my sisters ten year re-union wows and I can't tell you the good reviews I got from the hot babes present for the occasion (laughs). Sorry Mrs Zayed Khan, but you have to appreciate beauty (laughs). As long as I was getting compliments from women, it works for me.
Two of your family members, Hrithik Roshan and wife Suzanne Roshan are going to walk the ramp showcasing Farah, your sisters accessories. What's their style like?
I can just say one thing, "Lucky him to have Suzanne", and he knows that. Duggu knows that Suzanne really helps him out in his style quotient. Hrithik has got an outstanding body and everything falls in the right place for him when he wears a shirt or jeans or a t-shirt or a suit. He is a very simple guy. Hrithik is not into fashion but he sometimes does it because he has to do it as a celebrity, which we all do. He is more or less in his chequered shirt, jeans and chappals and that's his quintessential look. But when my sister dresses him up, he looks dapper (laughs).
"Duggu knows that Suzanne really helps him out in his style quotient"
What about your cousin Fardeen?
Miles apart from Hrithik, I tell you. Hrithik is generally not the person interested in fashion. He does it because it's his job and he does a damn good job of it. But if I had to say who is naturally fashionable and has a flair is Fardeen. If there is somebody I've picked up my fashion tips from, it's Fardeen. If he even wears a watch, he will carry it off with style. That's Fardeen for you.
If there is one fashion guru who got the western influence in the Indian Film Industry, it is the Late Mr Feroz Khan. Do you agree with me?
I totally agree with you. Feroz cha was the quintessential James Bond, Cow Boy, everything. He was a real macho man. If I had to quote him, he once said, "Son, I'm a man amongst men and even better amongst women." That was his demeanour in life. He would go to the extent of wearing a cow-boy hat with his kurta too. You can't beat his style. He was the one along with Dev Anand saab who brought the western influence into Bollywood. The whole fun element started coming in after Qurbani released. Before that of course, it was Dev saab too who was responsible to some extent. I think that's where Fardeen got it from.
"He was the one along with Dev Anand saab who brought the western influence into Bollywood"
If you were given a chance to dress up Andre, Viraf and Sabbas, the three Wiz kids, for the big night in Macau, how would you do your job?
Wow! Firstly, Andre and Viraf looked like brothers to me. I even thought that Andre Timmins was a Parsi because he has got those looks. But both of them have always looked good in their suits. Same with Sabbas. He is the senior most Wiz kid and for that I'll dress up all of them in their black suits with white shirt and a thin white tie with shiny black shoes, and there they will grace the red carpet, the men in black.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:21 pm I am a weirdo: RGV
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:25 am Bollywood producers, Indian multiplexes end standoff - Reuters India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am Katrina steps into Priyanka's shoes - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:58 am Serial Naaku Thanthi - Episode 1364Poorvi calls Megha over phone and informs her that Shyamala has expired. She is shocked. Poorvi asks her to come down to her home immediately. She agrees to come.Sukanya tries to console Jagadish, who is bitterly weeping over the death ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:48 am Katrina steps into Priyanka's shoesOne actress who is going through a rough patch after tasting a string of success is Priyanka Chopra. She is losing good roles to younger actress. The latest actress to step into her shoes is the hot and happening Katrina Kaif.TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:44 am Bollywood producers, multiplexes end standoffMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood producers have agreed to end a crippling two-month standoff over revenue sharing with multiplexes that had dried up releases and led to large losses in the world's most prolific film industry.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:33 am Strike Ends... Finally!It's time to pop champagne. The two warring factions [producers/distributors versus multiplexes] had lengthy discussions on Thursday, which lasted till several hours and the two parties gave their official seal to the terms and conditions, thus putting an end to the 2-month-old strike. Yes, the strike is over and millions of moviegoers, who were starved of entertainment, can now catch a film at a multiplex close to his/her house, starting from 12th June onwards. While the media is still speculating over the terms and conditions agreed between the two sides, here's the EXCLUSIVE info on the issue. Only on 'Bollywood Hungama'. TERMS The terms agreed upon by the two sides are as follows:- Week 1: 50% Week 2: 42.5% Week 3: 37.5% Week 4: 30% Note: If the nett box-office collections, after deducting entertainment tax, crosses Rs. 17.5 crores in the national chain of multiplexes [PVR, Big, Inox, Fame, Fun, Cinemax], the first two weeks' terms would be upped by 2.5%. Which means, Week 1 will be 52.5% and Week 2 will be 45%. But if the film is a disaster, like say a DRONA or a L0VE STORY 2050, and does less than Rs. 10 crores nett from the national chain of multiplexes, after deducting entertainment tax, in such a scenario, the second and third week terms would be brought down by 2.5%. Which means, Week 2 will be 40% and Week 3 will be 35%. This is applicable only if films are released in over 500 screens. DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY OF RELEASE The bone of contention was the distribution strategy of release, with producers and multiplexes' UPDF feeling that they have a right to select their own strategy and what theatres they want to release their films in, but the multiplexes wanted UPDF to supply prints to all the properties of the multiplexes. The terms agreed upon by the two sides are:- Above 500 screens: No compulsion. The distributor has the right to select his strategy. Below 500 screens: To the extent of 5%, distributors will supply prints to national chain of multiplexes, which are not part of the distribution strategy. But the print cost as also the freight expenses will be borne by the multiplexes. PLANNING 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE In order to safeguard the interest of the distributors, it has been decided that the distributor would write to the national chain of multiplexes at least 4 weeks in advance, announcing the release date of the film. The national chain of multiplexes will then take a call whether they want to screen a movie or not, within 3 days of receiving the communication, thus avoiding the last-minute decisions. Once the approval is received from the national chain of multiplexes, the distributor will share his release plan with the respective chains before 3 weeks of release. The communication will be addressed to each of the national chain of multiplexes separately and similarly, each multiplex will take a call and reply accordingly.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:33 am Sanjay Suri plays gigolo in 'Anubhav'After playing a gay in "My Brother Nikhil", Sanjay Suri now plays a gigolo in "Anubhav", a film underlining that men are as vulnerable to sexual abuse as women in Bollywood.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am Priyanka dumping Shahid for Aseem?This piece of news will surely hurt Shahid Kapoor if it's true. It is reported that his girlfriend Priyanka Chopra is having a whale of time with her ex beau Aseem Merchant at a night club in Bangkok.Priyanka Chopra, who isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:27 am Ragini Khanna on a weight loosing spreeRagini Khanna is the new sensation with the show Bhaskar Bharti. The vivacious actress has worked hard to play the role of female version of Bhaskar. We caught her in the chit-chat about the same. “After Radha Ki Betiyaan I wasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:21 am Rani Mukherjee compares newbie Sherlyn Chopra with Sophia Loren
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In a profession that witnesses ugly cat fights due to cut throat competition, Rani Mukherjee has taken the first step of complimenting a co-artist for her performance. She surprised Sherlyn Chopra, who has a major role to play in the yet untitled Yash Raj Films production, by not just lending her tips on how to face the camera but also comparing her with none other than Hollywood legend Sophia Loren!
The incident happened recently at BPCL Sports Club where the film, which stars Shahid Kapoor as the male lead, was being shot. Rani was in a particularly happy mood and showered praises on the girl who has not signed any other project than this Yash Raj film and is riding her luck on this single film.
She went ahead and called Sherlyn as a younger version of Hollywood legend Sophia Loren. Since few years back, Bipasha Basu was compared with Sophia Loren, Sherlyn was naturally ecstatic.
"Sophia Loren comparison? Well, all I can say is that I am humbled. I think Rani has been overtly nice, but hey, who doesn't like compliments? Being someone who is so mature and serious about her work, I sincerely hope that she really meant it when she said so. I would love to keep getting feedback and compliments from an actor of her stature", smiles Sherlyn.
The 1934 born Sophia Loren is an Academy Award-winning Italian film actress. She is widely considered to be the most popular Italian actress of her time and is also famous for being a major international sex symbol.
Moreover, for the shooting of a particular sequence, even though Rani Mukherjee was not required, she still hung around to see the way Sherlyn approached her scene.
Informs a source, "Sherlyn didn't have any clue that Rani was watching her on the monitor, especially for her close up shots. She was engrossed in her performance and was later told by one of the production unit members that Rani was very interested in knowing how she was delivering."
The 'bindaas' and 'outrageous' young woman is happy that she was oblivious of Rani's presence on the sets.
"Thank goodness, that I came to know about it later because I would have been conscious had I known earlier that Rani was following what I was doing. You never know, I may not have delivered my natural best", says Sherlyn who is looking at reinventing her career while leaving the disappointment of Red Swastik (2007) behind.
As per a source from the production unit, Rani was watching Sherlyn's close up shots with keen interest as she is apparently quite fond of her never ending desire to learn the nuances of the art of portraying emotions. In fact, Rani also gave her tips on how to face the camera and explained to her how important it is to know technical details of the varied camera lenses.
"Sherlyn was glad that Rani was spending so much of quality time in discussing technical nuances with her", informs the source, "Sherlyn has done only a few films but Rani has been around for so long. She is a reigning star and for someone like her to spend time with her says volumes about her humbleness and professionalism. She was being a friend as well as a mentor, a good combination indeed. Who wouldn't want to learn from a senior actor like her?"Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:09 am Gauri-Hiten ready for parenting - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:02 am Sreejita De ousted from UttaranIt was reported that Sreejita De will be essaying the main lead role of Iccha in the show Uttaran on Colors. But the latest buzz is that she is now being replaced by the channel and they have already started withSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:53 am Gauri-Hiten ready for parentingWe are talking about the hottest duo of television industry, Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani. The couple are all set for parenting. They have kept this news under the wraps as they are bit superstitious. “I am very happy and theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:46 am Bollywood celebs going bald this summerBollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan's bald look in his upcoming home production "Paa" might be just a make-up gimmick, but several others are opting for the bald look this summer to keep cool.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:45 am Shahid and Priyanka refuse to perform together - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:43 am John says no to Karan, Arjun says yesJohn Abraham reluctantly but firmly said no to Karan's offer to play the male lead in the desi version of Chris Columbus's Stepmom.Karan had given John a big break in Kaal a few years ago. And nobody can deny the recentSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:41 am Munnabhai flies off to Delhi to visit ailing AmarThe condition of Bollywood’s favourite politician Amar Singh’s health is causing increasing concern to his well-wishers, and none more than Sanjay Dutt, who is currently trying hard to get completely back into camera range in Goa for Rohit Shetty’s laughathonSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:39 am Susan offered £30k to sing at Kutcher’s wedding anniversaryLondon (ANI): Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle is being offered 30,000 pounds to sing at Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s wedding anniversary. Moore, 46, and Kutcher, 31, want Boyle, 48, to perform for them at their Hollywood party in September.“DemiSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:33 am Fawcett almost married O'Neal in GermanyNew York (ANI): Cancer stricken Farrah Fawcett and her longtime lover actor Ryan O’Neal are said to have almost gotten married while she was undergoing treatment in Germany. According to Extra, the couple’s family friend Joan Dangerfield revealed on June 4Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:30 am I won't wait any longer: Vashu Bhagnan - SantaBanta.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:20 am John steps out of 'Stepmom', Rampal steps inJohn Abraham, who was seen in Karan Johar's hit film "Dostana", has turned down the ace filmmaker's offer to play the lead in the Hindi version of Chris Columbus' 1998 comedy-drama "Stepmom".Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:15 am Smriti turns to comedy, not shunning Tulsi imageHer stint on the daily soap ""Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi" popularised her as bahu-next-door Tulsi Virani.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:11 am Bollywood producers reach deal with theatre owners, end strikeThe stand-off between Bollywood producers and multiplex owners over revenue sharing came to an end as the two parties reached a deal here early today, industry sources said.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:10 am Bollywood rejoices after settling dispute with multiplexesHeaving a sigh of relief after a 14-hour meeting that Friday resolved a crippling four-month dispute between Bollywood producers-distributors and multiplexes, United Producers and Distributors Forum (UPDF) chairman Mukesh Bhatt said that he was glad to have finally achieved 'fair rights for Friday nights'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:32 am 'Khoobsurat' cameo, Shah Rukh! - Times of India
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jun 2009 | 5:41 am 'I was not Sikh but damage to Akal Takht horrified me'A quarter of a century has passed since Operation Bluestar, the Indian Army operation in the Golden Temple that not only killed hundreds of Sikhs but left a deep gash on their collective psyche, but its memories are etched deep in Satish Jacob, the journalist who witnessed the 'earth-shaking' event.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 5:00 am Sanjay Suri plays gigolo in 'Anubhav'After playing a gay in 'My Brother Nikhil', Sanjay Suri now plays a gigolo in 'Anubhav', a film underlining that men are as vulnerable to sexual abuse as women in Bollywood. He says he loves doing diverse roles.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am John Abraham steps out of 'Stepmom', Arjun Rampal steps inJohn Abraham, who was seen in Karan Johar's hit film 'Dostana', has turned down the ace filmmaker's offer to play the lead in the Hindi version of Chris Columbus' 1998 comedy-drama 'Stepmom'. Arjun Rampal is said to be playing Ed Harris' part in the movie.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am Smriti Irani turns to comedy, not shunning Tulsi imageHer stint on the daily soap ''Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi' popularised her as bahu-next-door Tulsi Virani. As actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani turns to comedy with the new series 'Maniben.com', she says she is not trying to change her image with it.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am Bollywood producers reach deal with multiplexes, end strikeThe row between Bollywood producers and multiplex owners over revenue sharing came to an end as the two parties reached a deal here early Friday, industry sources said.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am T-Series to nab digital content pirates on ownThe Gulshan Kumar-founded T-Series, a brand of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (SCIL) is starting an anti-piracy drive to track those who steal its digital content.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2009 | 10:08 pm Not a well-behaved woman - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2009 | 7:27 pm Aamir, Akshay, Hrithik nominated for AXN action awardsBollywood stars Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan are in the race to bag the best actor award at the AXN Action Awards.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2009 | 5:53 pm Aamir, Akshay, Hrithik nominated for AXN action awardsBollywood stars Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan are in the race to bag the best actor award at the AXN Action Awards.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 4 Jun 2009 | 3:32 pm T-Series to nab digital content pirates on ownThe Gulshan Kumar-founded T-Series, a brand of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (SCIL) is starting an anti-piracy drive to track those who steal its digital content.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 4 Jun 2009 | 3:30 pm PETA activists want KFC boycottedAlleging abusive treatment of chickens by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in India, animal rights group PETA Thursday distributed balloons urging customers to boycott the popular fast food chain.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 4 Jun 2009 | 3:03 pm Anurag Kashyap to host TV showJoining the league of Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, writer-director Anurag Kashyap is all set to make his debut on the small screen as a host for a TV show.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 4 Jun 2009 | 3:02 pm Check out: Amitabh Bachchan's bald look in Balki's Pa
With summer at its peak, everyone almost goes for a crew cut or maybe a completely tonsured look. But one visit to the sets of Pa has a totally different story to tell and see. Everyone's ground fell apart when realised that the fully tonsured man (which also included his eyebrows!) was none other than Amitabh Bachchan...yes...you heard it right...the Legendary Amitabh Bachchan. And this look of his is not in tune with the summer and its heat. Instead this is how he will look like in his forthcoming film Pa which stars him alongwith beta Abhishek and Vidya Balan.
Pa is being directed by the ad whiz R. Balakrishnan (popularly known as 'Balki') and who had earlier directed the Big B-Tabu starrer Cheeni Kum. Even though every minute detail of this film is being kept under strict wraps, rumors have it that the film is about a child who ages much faster than any normal child would do. If you thought that the adjoining picture of Big B took the daylights out of you, then, let us tell you that the real surprise of the film lies in the fact that Amitabh Bachchan plays Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan's son in the film.
News also has it that the shoot has been carried out swiftly in locations of Delhi, whereby, a team of highly qualified make up experts worked on Big B's look for a whopping 6 hours at a stretch! And the results are for everyone to see.
Bollywood Hungama's repeated attempts to establish contact with Balki, the man of the moment, proved futile.
All in all, this one surely seems to be one of Big B's highly anticipated films that everyone is going to look forward to this year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2009 | 2:20 pm Revisiting Classics: Chashme Buddoor
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It rarely happens that a directorial debut turns out to be a universally acknowledged classic. Laced with innovative comic sequences and a very familiar identifiable setting, writer-director Sai Paranjpe's Chashme Buddoor is a veritable treat that remains mint fresh even after almost three decades. Released in 1981, the film won Filmfare Nominations for 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' and is currently being remade by talented Onir. Bollywood Hungama looks back at reasons why this film has achieved the status of being a cult classic. Reasons, why we always feel like saying...Dil Chahta Hai.
There's simplicity about the plot and an unhurried pace that endears you from the first frame itself. The story idea about close bonding between perennially broke friends Siddharth (Farooq Sheikh), Omi (Rakesh Bedi) and Jai (Ravi Baswani) living in a small pad in Delhi was handled with a studied ease belying the fact that it was written-directed by a first timer. And, that too a lady! It seems out of the ordinary for she dealt with the habitual skirt chasing rogues (Jai and Omi) who along with bookworm Siddharth survived more on Lallan Miyan's (Saeed Jaffri) cigarettes than food. Somehow the director seems more of a man than the men in the film themselves.
Some of the scenes are laugh-riot-funny. Let's try and recreate their flavor:
a)Â Omi after a failed attempt at impressing Neha (Deepti Naval) narrates a poetry-imbued-imaginary tale in a shayrana song mode to his friends. Even though the song (more of a Ghazal) flows smoothly, Rakesh Bedi's gesticulations as a traditional lover boy with flying kites and chirping birds keeps you in splits.
b)Â After being beaten black-n-purple by Neha's brother, Jai cooks up a story for the eager consumption of Omi and Siddharth of his big directorial exploits romancing Neha. The parody of Hindi film songs spanning various time zones ranging from 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya', 'Aap Jaisa Koi', 'Tumne Pukaara Aur Hum Chale Aaye', 'Chod Do Aanchal' etc. is hilariously executed.
c)Â Miss 'Chamko' Neha floors Siddharth with her unpretentious charm as she gives a demo of the washing powder that she marketed. The radio jingles in Bobby melody 'Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Hon Aur Chaabi Kho Jaaye' and both the simpletons blush. Omi and Jai's Playboy walls created funny chuckles too.
d)Â Sitting in a park Neha and Siddharth wonder how do, hero-heroines in films find empty parks to sing romantic songs. Also, how do they come up with rhyming poetic words to express their undying love for each other! In an attempt to become 'filmi' the duo experiment with creating a sweet song of their own but end up getting laughed-at by an assortment of people in the park.
e)Â Jai recounts a scene to Omi from a film as to how the hero 'Pataos' the girl. The scene is actually done by Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. You just can't miss the real-life chemistry between the two even in a small scene. Of course Jai makes a fool of himself when he tries doing it himself emphasizing on the fact that the real life doesn't mirror a film's shelf life.
f)Â The reference to Hindi films has often been employed in the film. There's one instance when Siddharth and Neha have just ordered another round of Coffee and Tutti Fruti at their favourite restaurant and request the waiter to take his time in furnishing the order allowing them leisure time with each other. The know-all waiter replies tongue-in-cheek, "Main interval ke baad aata hoon" right at the stroke of actual interval of the film.
Chashme Buddoor was a wonderful collusion of parallel and mainstream cinema showcasing that both can co-exist. It has been a reference point for innumerable films made on male bonding or life-after-college bonhomie. Raj Kamal's music was the talking point of the film too, especially Yesudas' Kahan Se Aaye Badra. So, who deserves the credit for this timeless classic?
Farooq Sheikh in an interview with Bollywood Hungama stated, "All the credit goes to Sai's script. When she completed the script, 80% of the merit of the film was already there, she just had to transfer it to celluloid. Sai also does a close watch on what the actor is doing or not doing. She understood the characters, the time period and the space because she has lived in that area for a long time." What about the unique brand of sophisticated humour that she used so dexterously in the film? "She has a sense of humour which is very accurate about middle class day to day problems. The moment you see, you feel I know about it, oh I've seen it, I identify with that, that's the special strength that Sai has," Farooq said.
Somehow, cinema of today needs to lay more emphasis on refined writing while tackling humour. Something which is sorely missing! A film like Chashme Buddoor lasts because of the care-n-attention given to crafting each scene. You don't get to experience jerky, over smart camera movements. The secret lies in simple straight forward story telling. Here's hoping Sai Paranjpe takes up the directorial baton once again and entertain audience yet again. As for Chashme Buddoor, well, thanks for making it Ma'm!
Write your review on Chashme BuddoorSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2009 | 12:53 pm Danny Boyle's next film on Suketu Mehta's book?After the success of multi-Oscar winning film "Slumdog Millionaire", British director Danny Boyle is planning to shoot another movie in Mumbai.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2009 | 12:43 pm May be Agyaat will turn the tide: Ramu - Hindustan Times
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm Sanjay Suri talks about his 'gigolo' role in Anubhav
Courtesy the stand off between producers and multiplexes, yet another film is being revived from cold storage. Anubhav, which is directed by National Award winning director Rajiv Nath, is the latest to arrive sans any fanfare whatsoever as multiplexes screen this dramatic affair this Friday. With Sanjay Suri and Gul Panag in lead, Anubhav also stars Jackie Shroff, Raj Zutshi, Meeta Vasisht, Sudha Chandran and Shruti Seth in principal roles. Sanjay Suri spoke with us about the film.
In Anubhav, you play the role of a man who is forced by circumstances to become a gigolo. Is it a dark film?
No, I won't call it dark. The film has many layers and talks about how life is not completely black or white. I would call this more as a real film since it talks about a character that takes a certain stand in life, embarks on a journey and eventually looses his way.
Please elaborate on the journey taken by this character.
In the film, I play a theatre actor who wants to eventually make it big in Bollywood. His life goes for a spin after some unfortunate incidents and he ends up becoming a male prostitute. So while he has been a sensitive man, a true lover and a loyal friend all this while, he turns into a person that no one close to have would have ever imagined.
If one looks at a one-line description of the movie i.e. a man becoming a gigolo, it sounds like Deepak Tijori's Oops. Is that a fair assumption to make?
Well, if you only tell a story in one line then majority of all movies would be the 'same' love stories, all movies set in the past would be 'period' and each 'war' movie would be the 'same' too! But that's not always the case, right? So no, Anubhav has nothing to do with Oops!
Coming from an award-winning director like Rajiv Nath, the film should have a sensibility of its own, right?
Let me tell you one thing; the fact is that these South Indian guys are very sharp and cinema literate. In fact when I walk into the sets, it is sometimes so intimidating because someone comes and tells me that so and so person has won a National award winner, the other comes and points me to someone with two National awards and moments later there is this guy with three National awards walking in. So it's an elite bunch to be a part of!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2009 | 10:54 am Chunky fascinated with Abbas Mustan and Vishal Bhardwaj's cinema
Chunky Pandey is finally saying 'enough is enough'. Tired of being seen in comedies while waiting for a 'different' kind of a role coming his way, the man who has been a part of the industry for more than 20 years has taken a resolve that he would be applying breaks when it comes to working in comedy films. While he is happy working with Priyadarshan in De Dana Dan and Sajid Khan in Housefull, Chunky states that these (along with some of his yet-to-be-released films) would be the last of the films where he would be seen in a comic outing. Well, at least for the time being!
"Honestly speaking, I am looking at a complete image changeover", declares Chunky who has worked in films across genres, whether it is action, comedy or a family social, but has always been known most for his comic timing.
"Par yeh kab tak chalega", questions Chunky, "If I don't start experimenting at this stage of my career, then when would I? With such experience behind me, I see myself coming back in a different avatar. So many people out there are making serious films or to put it differently, films that are not necessarily comedies. I am capable of pulling off any kind of role. At the end of the day, it's the matter of them having faith in me because I certainly have faith in quite some a few filmmakers who are doing interesting stuff."
So has he approached any filmmakers and suggested them to begin work on a film with him? "Yes, I have approached some of the filmmakers that I really respect and have asked them to cast me. My only request? No comedies please", informs Chunky, "What I want to work now is an Abbas-Mustan kind of thriller that has a lot of drama and thrills. A kind of film where a character gets an opportunity to change as a chameleon."
He also has great things to say about Vishal Bhardwaj whose Kaminey is soon to be released. "I am also keen to work with Vishal Bhardwaj; his cinema is so different, so unique and gritty. These are some of the people who are so capable of making each and every character in their films stand out. I am fascinated by their cinema", appreciates Chunky.
Some of the upcoming films (all of them being comedies) of Chunky are Paying Guests, Shortkut - The Con Is On, Khallballi - Fun Unlimited, Hello Darling and Daddy Cool, all of which are expected to release later this year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2009 | 10:49 am John Abraham steps out of Karan Johar's Stepmom remake
John reluctantly but firmly said no to Karan's offer to play the male lead in the desi version of Chris Columbus's Stepmom.
Karan had given John a big break in Kaal a few years ago. And nobody can deny the recent Dharma dhamaka Dostana was a turning-point for John's career.
After Saif, then John was approached to play the lead opposite Kajol and Kareena Kapoor in the desi version of Stepmom.
John almost agreed then opted out. Reason? He didn't see himself doing much in a film that already started two powerhouse actresses, both natural-born scene stealers.
Says a source, "Karan had almost convinced John to do the role. He even promised that the husband's role in the Indian Stepmom would be far more substantial than what Ed Harris did in the original. But John is at a stage in his career where he wants to make all the right career moves. He feels, as an outsider in the industry, he has made a place that must be respected," says a source close to John.
"John is finally learning to say no to projects even if they come from big banners and if he isn't convinced that he'd get proper performing space. In Dostana, he went along with the salespitch that Abhishek was the 'actor' while John was the 'body'. But in Dostana 2, John will make sure he will be the actor and the body. He's working hard on it."
The latest on Stepmom is that it's yet to be acquired for remake by Dharma Productions.
Says Karan Johar, "The modalities for that are still being worked out. Until the contract is signed I wouldn't want to comment on it. Stepmom was released in the same year as my directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and I loved it. I look forward to developing it if the modalities are worked out. You of course know Kajol and Kareena Kapoor are expected to play the two roles."
In the meanwhile, the other Karan favourite Arjun Rampal who did a walk-on part in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna has agreed to step into Stepmom, if and when it gets made.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Jun 2009 | 9:58 am
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