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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 5:24 pm Kareena doesn't trust Saif with Deepika?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 5:17 pm Aamir compares himself to Federer
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 4:49 pm Playing myself is tough: John AbrahamBollywood hunk John Abraham is playing himself in "Fillum City" and says it is tougher than doing other roles.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 4:14 pm Sonam Kapoor in Hollywood Reporter
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:51 pm Victoria has world's worst celebrity body!
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:49 pm What's common between Aamir Khan and Roger Federer?Roger Federer's historic French open win on Sunday has gone down so well among the sport's enthusiasts that even Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan couldn't stop drawing parallel between himself and the Swiss.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:33 pm Deepika to do item number in Telugu movieBollywood actress Deepika Padukone is set to shoot an item number for a Telugu film titled "Love 4 Ever".Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:27 pm I want to be a mother: Anne Hathaway
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:19 pm Habib Tanvir buried with state honours - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:10 pm RGV to make a 3-D Horror film titled Warning, will star Riteish Deshmukh
It's time to put your red glasses on guys! We've heard many a times Ram Gopal Varma being tagged as a 'mad' director more than a 'maverick' one. But his madness can reach such heights that he might just about warn you that something creepier, scarier and nastier is slowly going to engulf one and all. Urmila in Bhoot looked creepy, his crow in Phoonk looked scary and wait till you see Riteish Deshmukh look nasty in Ram Gopal Varma's first ever 3-Dimensional horror film titled Warning. Going by RGV's wacky sense of humour, he also stated that his underline concept of the film is going to be - Ram Gopal Varma's warning. In his own words, the film churner says, 'If you think you have experienced everything there is to experience in fear, just wait for Warning. It's a 3-D horror film with an extraordinary experience of an extremely heightened sense of realism because the viewer is no longer removed from the happenings on screen and would feel that he is up there along with the characters on the location and is in as much danger as they are." RGV adds, "The tag line of Warning is - You Might Die. It is also going to be a film with the first ever 4-D experience, the fourth dimension being 'Death'. So far, I have finalised Riteish Deshmukh as one of the cast."
Now RGV needs to take care of two things before his warning fails to ignite the fear. Working with 3-D poses unusual challenges for the horror genre. First, the filming process requires a lot of light, which is not especially conducive to creating spooky basements and lurking shadows. Marketing is also a challenge. So far the 3-D films that have been released in theatres in India since its inception have all geared to families.
We also know for the fact that RGV is the mother of invention when it comes to experimenting with different subjects and genres, but if there was ever a moment when horror needed to be reinvented, this is it, because we aren't telling you....we're warning you!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jun 2009 | 3:08 pm Deepika to do item number in Telugu movie
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 2:59 pm Parvesh and Jai present summer bridal collectionFor those who believe that marriages are a winter thing, think again because designer duo Parvesh and Jai feel that there is need for bridal wear in summer as well.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Jun 2009 | 2:30 pm Two caravans used in Ratnam's 'Ravan' shooting seizedTwo caravans used in the shooting of Mani Ratnam's multilingual movie 'Ravan', starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, in Ooty have been seized for having forged vehicle documents, police said Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Jun 2009 | 1:31 pm Sonam Kapoor only Indian in Hollywood Reporter's Asia edition - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm Big Brother lets loose bitching in full swingLondon (ANI): The bitching has already started among the contestants in the Big Brother House just four days after they enter it, and they are all out to get Sree Dasari. Marcus started the backlash, moaning to Angel, Lisa andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm Riley Steele checks out Kelly Brook's swimwearLondon (ANI): Bikini wearing British model Kelly Brook was spotted getting her wares checked out by porn star Riley Steele. Brook, 29, had stripped down to a classy ensemble of barely-there bikini and killer heels while she filmed aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:29 pm David Carradine’s third wife reveals his sexual historyLondon, (ANI): Late actor David Carradine’s third wife Gail Jensen has now come forward to give details of the Kill Bill star’s allegedly unconventional sexual history and his penchant for auto-erotica. Jensen, who ended her nine-year marriage to CarradineSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:26 pm Peter pleads with Jordan to let him see kids moreLondon (ANI): Peter Andre is saddened because he has been granted access to his children only on weekends, and he wants to spend more time with them. he Mysterious Girl singer has begged his estranged wife Katie Price toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:25 pm Marlon Brando just “a misunderstood eccentric”Washington (ANI): American film director Francis Ford Coppola has defended late actor Marlon Brando’s reputation by saying he was not bad, but just a misunderstood eccentric. Coppola, 70, had cast Brando in two of his most famous roles asSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:23 pm Guy Ritchie helps Vinnie Jones beat alcoholLondon (ANI): British actor and ex-footballer Vinnie Jones has revealed that he keeps his alcohol intake under control by following his director pal Guy Ritchie’s Kabbalah teachings. Jones, 44, has landed in trouble many times because of his drinking,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:20 pm Uma finally opens on her late friend NatashaWashington (ANI): Uma Thurman has for the first time opened up about how much she misses her late friend Natasha Richardson, who lost her life in a freak skiing incident earlier this year. In an interview with Harper's BazaarSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pm Kylie tying the knot with boyfriend AndreasMelbourne(ANI): Kylie Minogue may soon be getting married to boyfriend Andreas Velencoso, and she is dropping constant hints to let the whole world about it.Although the Aussie singer hasn’t got a ring to flash as yet, she has suggestedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pm Susan Boyle to have doctor during BGT tourLondon (ANI): Singer Susan Boyle will reportedly have a doctor round-the-clock if she performs in the upcoming Britain's Got Talent tour. The singing sensation had sparked health concerns after she was admitted to a rehab clinic following an 'emotionalSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:01 pm I'm a James Bond with double chin: AnuragBollywood writer-director Anurag Kashyap, who debuts on TV as a host for a series of documentaries on popular Hollywood icons, says when he donned a tuxedo to get into the skin of British super spy James Bond, he was set apart from the sleuth by his "double-chin".Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 11:59 am I was nervous while working with mom: SohaSoha Ali Khan, who teamed up with her mother Sharmila Tagore in a British movie, says she was nervous while working with her.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 11:59 am Jaggesh appreciates his brother KomalComedy actor Jaggesh shed tears on the occasion of Chamkaysi Chindi Udaysi audio release after he remembered his mother's concern towards his brother Komal Kumar. He said that she had urged him to take care of Komal Kumar. Jaggesh'sSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 11:58 am TV Southasia beaming news to PakistanTV Southasia has become the first Indian current affairs television channel to be beamed directly to Pakistani homes, a company official said here today.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 11:20 am Kutcher spooked by Moore's doll collection
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 11:19 am Lindsay Lohan engaged to Samantha Ronson?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 11:10 am Why aren't there more women composers in Bollywood?There are women directing and editing films in Bollywood, but they are yet to carve a niche as music composers.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 10:25 am Lata makes a comeback with Jail - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 10:24 am Shahid Kapur to give IIFA a miss
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 10:23 am John Abraham plays himself in Fillum City
In his new film Fillum City directed by debutant Deven Khote, John Abraham plays himself.
"I'm playing John Abraham. And believe you me, it's not easy. I keep looking for myself in the character and find there're so many things that I want to keep for myself. I'm trying to act and dress as I do in real life. It's tough because you're constantly trying to 'act' like yourself."
Not that John is a private person. But he does wish people wouldn't put out misinformation about him.
"I believe the websites have put out stories that I'm doing an international film called American Empire. I haven't even read the script. So where's the question of my doing it? Doing international films isn't a burning ambition for me."
Though an enthusiastic voter, John couldn't be part of Karan Johar's short-film featuring most of Bollywood's youth icons to
promote voting awareness.
"Would you believe I was part of that project from the start? I sat with the director Tarun Mansukhani and Karan and we discussed the idea. But on the day we were to shoot, I was down with a viral fever. I'd have loved to work with Tarun. He's a wonderful boy. Hopefully, we'll be doing the Dostana sequel shortly."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jun 2009 | 9:50 am Hrithik Roshan as Jesus Christ? - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 9:36 am Deepika Padukone to do item number in Telugu movieBollywood actress Deepika Padukone is set to shoot an item number for a Telugu film titled 'Love 4 Ever'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Jun 2009 | 9:01 am Big Cinemas to club Western efficiency with Indian hospitality: CEOThe Big Cinemas theatre chain, which opened a five-screen movie hall in a Chicago suburb last month, will provide moviegoers a unique experience that will match standards set by mainstream American theatre chains while having an Indian flavour, says Adlabs Films Limited CEO Anil Arjun.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Jun 2009 | 8:32 am I've re-written '3 Mistakes..' for film: Abhishek Kapoor"Rock On!" director Abhishek Kapoor is looking forward to wielding the megaphone for the screen adaptation of "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life", but says his cinematic take on Chetan Bhagat's novel will be a dramatic departure from the book.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jun 2009 | 8:21 am Aamir's wife is pregnant - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 8:03 am Multiple films this Diwali?
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The festive season of Idd and Diwali are eyed by film-makers. While the Idd releases are still uncertain, a few film-makers are certain that their films would make it during the festival of lights. But expect real fireworks this Diwali.
While a clearer picture would emerge in weeks to follow, the films confirmed this Diwali are KITES [Rakesh Roshan], BLUE [Ashtavinayak], ALL THE BEST - FUN BEGINS [Ajay Devgan] and KAJRAARE [Bhushan Kumar]. Of course, it remains to be seen how many films eventually make it on that date.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am One biggie every week!
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No sooner did the strike end, the release dates of forthcoming films started pouring in. In fact, everyone seems to be in a tearing hurry to release their films. "We've waited enough," said a prominent producer. In the meantime, the industry leaders along with the respective producers have chalked out the release dates, till August 14.
As things stand today, expect at least one biggie every week...
19 June: PAYING GUESTS [Mukta Arts], 26 June: NEW YORK [Yash Raj], 3 July: KAMBAKKHT ISHQ [Sajid Nadiadwala], 10 July: SHORTKUT [Anil Kapoor], 17 July: JASHNN, 24 July: LUCK [Ashtavinayak] and AGYAAT [RGV], 31 July: LOVE AAJ KAL [Saif Ali Khan], 7 August: WANTED [Boney Kapoor], 14 August: ALADIN [Sujoy Ghosh], KAMINEY [Vishal Bhardwaj], LIFE PARTNER [Abbas-Mustan] and TEREE SANG [Satish Kaushik].
Meanwhile, UTV, Yash Raj and Big are yet to announce their forthcoming films... AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI is slated for 18 September... Vipul Shah will take a call on LONDON DREAMS in the next few days. ACTION REPLAY, also helmed by Vipul Shah, will arrive next year, although the film is complete.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jun 2009 | 7:32 am Soha Ali Khan to host TV game show - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 7:26 am Nayantara's tattoo for Prabhu Deva - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 6:28 am SRK, Kajol in US for My Name Is Khan - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 6:19 am Kangana dumped by boyfriend Adhyayan - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 5:44 am Raj and Shamita throw Shilpa a surprise party - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 9 Jun 2009 | 4:52 am Why aren't there more women composers in Bollywood?There are women directing and editing films in Bollywood, but they are yet to carve a niche as music composers. Except for Usha Khanna of 'Dil Deke Dekho' fame and Sneha Khanwalkar, who gave the music for 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!', the Hindi film industry doesn't have many names to boast of.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Jun 2009 | 4:30 am I've re-written '3 Mistakes...' for film: Abhishek Kapoor'Rock On!' director Abhishek Kapoor is looking forward to wielding the megaphone for the screen adaptation of 'The 3 Mistakes Of My Life', but says his cinematic take on Chetan Bhagat's novel will be a dramatic departure from the book.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Jun 2009 | 2:00 am Runway Audio Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Darsheel, Tanay & Azhar With Salman [Gallery] Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 9 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am "Kishore Kumar was my soul and I was his body" - Rajesh Khanna
They say that if there was ever a superstar in the Indian Film Industry, it had to be Rajesh Khanna. There may be romantic leading men and icons in Bollywood but there is and will be only one superstar for his ability to take cinematic love to legendary heights. Why couldn't anybody replace him? Why since four long decades 'Kakaji's' superstar status is still not passed on? Because he had the biggest and the maddest fan following, especially his female fans. They would write love letters to him soaked in blood. They would kiss his car and faint. They wouldn't marry anybody in their life for they dedicated their life to Rajesh Khanna. His fashion and style statement was evident in all the colleges across India. Such was the impact of a man who, with the rigorous use of his voice to communicate a character's lines like 'Pushpa...I hate tears' and 'Babumushai...zindagi jo hain woh badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi' express emotions, which he achieved through attention to diction and commitment to his character. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent met the real and the reel superstar who, with his trademark smile and pose, delivered those famous lines from his film Anand and in the ten minutes which we were given, spoke in length about his IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award, how the word 'Kakaji' was born, his superstar status, his film Anand which inspired the country, his first love and first super hit Aradhana, his one liner to describe Kishore Kumar and Bollywood's next superstar, his grandson Aarav.
Congratulations on your Lifetime Achievement Award you've received at this years IIFA Macau.
Thank you so much. But this is not my first Lifetime Achievement Award. I've already got a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement when the black lady turned into gold. Then I was presented one during the Stardust Awards too. IIFA is a different feeling all together. IIFA is a very prestigious award and is no less than an Oscar. IIFA is a heritage of participating to highlight the culture of India to the various countries of the world. This is also the first time I'm attending all the three days of the IIFA Weekend and I'm really looking forward to it.
The entire world knows you as 'Kakaji'. Please tell us how the word 'Kaka' became so synonymous with Rajesh Khanna?
That's interesting. 'Kaka' in Punjabi means a small little baby. When I came into films, I was called 'Kaka' because I was young and small and with a bit of respect they added 'Ji'. That's how the world famous 'Kakaji' was born.
'Kaka' in Punjabi means a small little baby. When I came into films, I was called 'Kaka' because I was young and small
Indian Film Industry's first ever superstar. Women kissing your car, women writing love letters to you in blood, your style of dressing and talking. Everything you did was tagged as superstar.
No matter who they are. Whether they are Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian or any other community, I will always be grateful to my audience. In the corner of their heart, all of them have given me a small little space, stored and bestowed me with their love and affection. I would also like to thank my co-stars who've made me become an actor, then a star and then a superstar. Being a superstar isn't an individual achievement but it's the almighty above there who thinks he likes me. All departments of our film industry made me an actor to a star to a superstar.
I would also like to thank my co-stars who've made me become an actor, then a star and then a superstar
When people are on the verge of a near collapse and some who don't have much time to spend with their loved ones, all advice to watch Rajesh Khanna's Anand.
How did you come to know this? You're right. Even today, people advice to watch Anand simply because it was a path breaking film which had a path breaking dialogue, "Hum toh is rang manch ki katputliya hain aur hum sab ki dor upar wale ke haath mein hain. Kaun kya kab yeh koi nahin jaanta. Isliye babumushai...hey babumushai, zindagi jo hain woh badi honi chahiye, lambi nahin honi chahiye. Itna pyaar zyaada accha nahin hain". People cried a lot during this final scene of the film because somewhere it touched their sentiments. Anand also gave them an inspiration and a reason to live.
Let's talk about your first big super hit Aradhana.
Aradhana was the first stepping stone towards my success. After that film, I never had to look back. For that, my tribute goes to my favourite Late Mr. Shakti Samant. I've worked with him in lots of films. He gave me lot of encouragement, lot of affection and never made me feel that Aradhana was my first super hit. Not many know but I was working with yet another superstar heroine Sharmila Tagore in Aradhana. At that time she was more famous than I was and did not give me the complex that I was a newcomer. She is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated ladies I've ever seen. Aradhana will always be my first love.
During Aradhana, Sharmila was more famous than I was and did not give me the complex that I was a newcomer
They say that you were the one who gave Kishore Kumar his second innings with Aradhana.
I will just sum this up in one sentence. I told Shakti Samant that Kishore Kumar was my soul and I was his body.
How is the relationship you share with your son-in-law Akshay Kumar? Can you recall those moments of sweet gestures between you two, the fatherly advice, etc?
I told Akshay that he works in nice films. My advice to him was that he should dance, he should entertain, he should do good action but overall I did tell him to work in films that have a purpose and stop working in films like the Khiladi series. Other than that, Akshay is doing a fine job.
I did tell him to work in films that have a purpose and stop working in films like the Khiladi series
You proud of your family tree?
Of course yes. I am very proud of this family because of the family tree. It's coming down from Rajesh Khanna to Dimple Kapadia. From Dimple to Twinkle Khanna to Rinke, it moves to my son-in-law Akshay Kumar and to my grandson Aarav. I'm, saying this in public today that after Rajesh Khanna the superstar, the next in line will be Aarav, and I'm not saying this because he is the son of Akshay Kumar but because he will carry the talent, the dedication and the sacrifice which everyone of us has carried in our family. Aarav will be Indian Film Industry's next super star.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Jun 2009 | 4:49 pm Soha Ali Khan chooses to host game showActress Soha Ali Khan is set to make her debut on the small screen as a game show host and says coming on television was an "obvious choice".Source: Entertainment News | 8 Jun 2009 | 3:38 pm Shah Rukh Khan signs 3 year deal to host IIPM quiz
"Come to IIPM, Iâll see you there." That's what SRK says to all B-School students as IIPM signs up SRK for a three year deal to host IIPM's B-School Quiz!
Be it placements at IIPM or its global initiatives, IIPM clearly seems to have remained untouched by the economic recession. At a time when even Bollywood has put its projects on hold, in a first of its kind trend setting move, the institution has now roped in the Badshah of Bollywood, SRK to host their annual business and marketing quiz, for three years. To be held in association with Planman Media's magazine, 4Ps Business and Marketing it promises to become India's premiere B-School quiz event!
When Bollywood Hungama contacted Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, the Dean of IIPM said, "IIPM is all about bringing World-Class in terms of education as well as campus life experience for the students. The IIPM B-School festival, Amaze, is in any case the largest B-School festival in India with huge participation from International B-Schools as well. This B-School Quiz also promises to be a big international event." When quizzed about bringing King Khan to host the event, he said, "Everything we do at IIPM is grand, distinct, pioneering and above all else global. Who else in India can make an event big just by his global popularity than SRK? And to top it all he is perceived as the intelligent face of bollywood because of his economics education background, his suave marketing skills and sharp intelligence. He obviously was the natural choice. IIPM is honoured and proud that he accepted our request!" The show will be held at the IIPM campus in Satbari, Delhi.
While the King Khan of Bollywood says, "I am coming to IIPM and it will be nice to be there!"Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Jun 2009 | 3:20 pm Post 'Kyonkii...' Tulsi, Baa to team up again for comedyAfter their daily soap 'Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi', Smriti Irani and Sudha Shivpuri once again team up for the comedy series 'Maniben.com'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Jun 2009 | 2:33 pm Shahid Kapur to give IIFA a missShahid Kapur has pulled out of attending the upcoming Indian International Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau due to an incomplete patchwork shoot for an untitled film by Ken Ghosh.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm I'm a James Bond with double chin: Anurag KashyapBollywood writer-director Anurag Kashyap, who debuts on TV as a host for a series of documentaries on popular Hollywood icons, says when he donned a tuxedo to get into the skin of British super spy James Bond, he was set apart from the sleuth by his 'double-chin'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm Kerala's award winning actress Priyanka says no to skin showMalayalam actress Priyanka, who won the state film award for the best actress for director T.V. Chandran's 'Vilaapangalkappuram', says she is not interested in exposing on screen.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Jun 2009 | 2:00 pm
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