TV shows using child actors in jeopardy?

The Maharashtra government has said that using child actors on TV shows counts as child labour and they are trying to put a stop to this practice. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 5:29 pm

Preview: Love Aaj Kal

Jai and Meera are a modern-day couple in London who believe in practical love while Veer and Harleen belong to a different era of silent love and passion. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 5:14 pm

You are amazing,Peter Andre tells Big B

Australian singer Peter Andre, who is here for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, is bowled over by Amitabh Bachchan's baritone and told the megastar that he is "amazing".
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 5:11 pm

Preview: Lets Dance

<i>Lets Dance</i> is a story of Suhani, a passionate young dancer who dreams of being a star her entire life and fourteen year old Aftab. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 4:18 pm

Resul Pookutty to sponsor film student

Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty says he wants to help a "technically talented student" and has decided to sponsor one student every year.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 4:02 pm

"Kissing scene was necessary for film, so why make such a big fuss?" - Deepika

Click above for more movie stills Deepika Padukone is four films old but too young when it comes to working with her male co-stars. All the actors, with whom she has worked with, except Ranbir Kapoor, are almost fifteen years older to her, which takes us back to our first meeting with Miss Padukone in London during her red carpet arrival for the premiere of Om Shanti Om. She was wearing a sexy red dress and painted the Leicester Square red. Back to aaj, she has matured in love and how. We see her in a lovey-dovey pink to promote her upcoming film Love Aaj Kal in front of a packed Indian media. A suburban girl who shot to fame as a supermodel and then to super stardom as SRK's lover in Om Shanti Om, Deepika has now moved up the ladder in Bollywood playing lover girl in all her films. Love Aaj Kal being the fourth. Life's just kind of perfect at the moment. For someone whose name and visage have been used to sell everything from lingerie, to jewellery to chewing gums, Deepika doesn't seem at all preoccupied with her image. Padukone seems totally comfortable with all her many roles. In some moments, she sounds like a typical plate-spinning working mom, concerned about getting healthy meals on the table for her kids, till you realize that she is still single. A woman who gives a firm 'no-no' to live in relationships is more than willing to settle down and look after her husband once she gets married. Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent and UK's Harrow Observer columnist meets the immortal figure who believes in having three guidelines when it comes to love: Be happy with what you have, keep things simple and go with the flow. Four films old "The journey has been wonderful. Everyone's way of acting, everyone's style of acting, everyone's approach, etc. has been wonderful. Two out of my four co-stars are also producers. Saif was very kind and polite. Somewhere the nawab in him came out because of his London education. He is a royal man and deserves everything royal." Luck factor "I hope I bring the same luck to Saif Ali Khan as I did to Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om. Love Aaj Kal will go down as one of the most special films for me, irrespective of what the outcome is and what people are going to think." Compliment from Saif "It's a huge compliment from Saif if he has compared me to Rani Mukherjee. Something like this is an honour coming from Saif. In fact, I have learnt a lot from him. The fact that he is so experienced and his style is so natural makes you want to work with him again. I really look up to that kind of a performance. I've been a big fan of his right from Dil Chahta Hai." Co-stars "I don't feel any age difference. In fact I feel secure with my co-stars who are so experienced. It's great for someone like me who is so new and has absolutely no background from this industry. All my co-stars have been giving and supportive and that in turn has a tremendous role in the way I perform on screen." On Imtiaz Ali "Imtiaz Ali is a genius. He is so sensitive to people's performances and people in general. As an actor, I think it's nice to have a director who understands my approach to a scene. Saif and I are so different from each other as actors. It's nice to have a director who can bring that together on screen and get that good performance out of us." Kareena controversy "Whenever I was on the sets shooting, I didn't see Kareena anywhere near me. I don't know when she has come and when she has gone. She must've come when I had my days off, I hope. I'm sure she understands that it's not possible for a director to work with the same co-star again and again. It's great that you've had a hit film with a certain director. It's absolutely untrue that there is any sort of discomfort between the two of us or any form of negativity. She knows she is brilliant and she has done a great job in Jab We Met. I guess Imtiaz was damn sure of whom he wanted to cast in Love Aaj Kal." Reel life to real life "I'm a perfect blend of Love Aaj and Love Kal. I'm practical in real life though. As an actor when you do a film, two things can happen, either the role you're playing is very different from who you are in real life or it is very similar to the person you are off screen. It's spooky how similar Meera's character is to me in Love Aaj Kal. I think 90% of the film and the way I react in certain situations is the way I'd in real life." Love yesterday and Love today "I believe that long distance love lasts. I think different people deal with relationships differently. Their definition may be different but at the end of the day, love exists. Different relationships go through different ups and downs. But when you sit together and have a chat about it, everyone will have the same thing to say. Earlier couples used to take hours writing letters and today it can happen in a few seconds by you sending an SMS to your loved one. Times have changed but the love remains the same, the feeling remains the same. Meetings these days are a lot easier. You can still stay connected with your loved one via a web cam on your computer. Earlier you'd have to travel for miles to see each other." Live in relationship or getting married "I am someone who completely believes in falling in love and settling down. I'm not for live in relationships. If I get married, my house and my husband is my number one priority. I tackle my relationship with Ranbir very well. It's not the easiest thing to do but it takes two secure people to deal with things like that. I've been able to do that." Lip lock moment "Sometimes when you decide to do something, like a kissing scene in the film, you just do it because you feel its right. I think the scene was necessary for the film and I believed in it. I do not have to take permission from anyone. I've been able to separate my personal life from my professional life and hope to keep it that way for a long time. It's time to get real. Everyone's aware of these kinds of things on screen. Even the kids know about it. So why make such a big fuss?"
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:57 pm

All you wanted to know about 'IIFA Awards 2009'

After enchanting audiences in Bangkok last year, The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) will celebrate the IIFA Weekend and IIFA Awards in the exotic locale of The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. The 10th edition of IIFA will be held at the picturesque resort during June 11 - 13, 2009. The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, like its sister-property in Las Vegas, is a Renaissance Venice-themed property featuring stunning replicas of Venice landmarks. The hotel offers 3,000 all-suite guest rooms, one-million square feet of retail space, the largest casino in the world, 1.2 million square feet of meeting, convention and exhibition space, and an arena that can host up to 15,000 seats. Like always, the IIFA Weekend is a culmination of mega events that brings Indian cinema to the world. The IIFA Weekend includes the high-profile FICCI IIFA Global Business Forum, the IIFA Fashion Extravaganza, world premieres of Indian films and the climax of the Weekend, the spectacular IIFA Awards. The IIFA Awards is the biggest South Asian media event and is considered among the most-watched global annual events.   Amitabh to launch book on posters   BOLLYWOOD IN POSTERS is to be launched at IIFA Awards on 11th June by Amitabh Bachchan, who has also written the foreword... More...     Lara's will join Riteish and Boman...   The Idea IIFA Awards 2009 are just a few days away and with each passing... More...   Gallery   Big B hosts the welcoming conference for the IIFA 2009 Stars start arriving at Macau for IIFA Awards 2009 - Abhishek, Ash, Sush and Zayed leave for IIFA Awards 2009 - Dia, Neil, Genelia and Sreesanth leave for IIFA Awards 2009 - Zayed and Sophie to host IIFA Awards 2009 - The glittering FICCI-IIFA awards Nite - Amitabh Bachchan at IIFA Macau press conference - Amitabh Bachchan announces Macau as the venue for IIFA 09 - Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the 10th IIFA 2009     News & Features   - Newsbreak: Govinda-Riteish to perform together at IIFA - IIFA Update: Shahid unable to perform - IIFA Update: 'Jail' first look to happen - IIFA Update: Big B plants lotus plant - IIFA Update: 'Do Knot Disturb' first look - Big B goes to Macau to announce IIFA 2009 - Winners of technical awards of IDEA IIFA Awards 2009 - Madhur's unhappy with IIFA nominations - Nominations for the IIFA Awards 2009 - IIFA Awards 2009 Voting Weekend to be held from 6th - 8th March 2009 - Which country will host IIFA 2009?
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:54 pm

Osian film fest shifted to October

The annual Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema has been re-scheduled from July to October from this year onwards.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:39 pm

Terrorism defined pre and post IIFA awards

Terrorism in an unnamed but well-developed country was now being defined in terms of pre and post the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards being hosted there, according to IIFA director Sabbas Joseph.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:28 pm

Big B launches Bollywood book, dislikes its title

Despite his aversion to the term "Bollywood", screen legend Amitabh Bachchan had no hesitation in commending a book bearing the title "Bollywood in Posters" at the start of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards weekend here today.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:19 pm

Kamini's book is not Rahman's authorised biography

The much-hyped 'authorised biography' of A.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:01 pm

Aa Dekhen Zara to re-release in multiplexes

The makers of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu starrer <I>Aa Dekhen Zara</I> are set to release the fast-paced romantic musical thriller again on Friday.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 1:52 pm

Slumdog kid Azhar to move to a flat

The days of slum life are finally over for 10-year-old Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, the star of Oscar winning <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I>, as a trust has completed all formalities of buying a flat for the child and will soon hand over the keys of the house to him. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 1:47 pm

Book on 'UG' my most defining work: Mahesh Bhatt

He has made almost 50 movies, many of them award-winning ones like "Arth" and "Saransh", but Mumbai-based filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says his "most defining work" is a book - a tribute to his spiritual mentor and philosopher U.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 1:33 pm

'Ayirathil Oruvan' - The wait is over - Chennai Online

Sify

'Ayirathil Oruvan' - The wait is over Chennai Online inally, the film is all set to see the light. Selvaraghavan's Ayirathil Oruvan, one of the most-awaited films among the fervent Tamil audience will hit the screen this summer! The audio for the movie is all set to release on the propitious evening of ... Aayirathil Oruvan readyRediff Aayirathil Oruvan press meet photos: Exclusive on GalattaGalatta.com Selvaraghavan talks musicTimes of India IndiaGlitz -Sify all 6 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 1:13 pm

Deepika understands Saif - Times of India

Deccan Herald

Deepika understands Saif Times of India Deepika Padukone is a girl in love and she can understand her Love Aaj Kal co-star Saif Ali Khan's predicament. She knows that when Saif constantly talks of wanting Kareena Kapoor by his side (in real or reel) he is only doing so because “he is a man ... Love Story–Part IIIScreen Weekly Akshay, Saif go double-role way, cross time zones tooHindu Deepika lip locks with SaifBollywood Mantra Oneindia -Indian Express -IndiaGlitz all 66 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 1:00 pm

I have never been in Playboy: Claudia - Times of India

Fresh News

I have never been in Playboy: Claudia Times of India Many people know Claudia Ciesla as the 38DD 'Playmate' who met Abhishek Bachchan at Cannes, and has been linked with Salman Khan... But who, exactly, is she? Ask her that and she laughs uncertainly, umms and aahs, and clearly doesn't know why she's ... John stays away from SalmanOneindia Sallu and Kat's sex tape out!Hindustan Times Kat, John avoiding each otherBollywood Mantra StarBoxOffice.com -Spicezee -Bollywood Spice all 37 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 1:00 pm

IIFA Update: 'Do Knot Disturb' first look

Click above for more movie stills BIG Pictures and Puja Films will unveil the first look of DO KNOT DISTURB at IIFA at Macau. Directed by David Dhawan, it stars Govinda, Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta, Sushmita Sen, Sohail Khan, Ranvir Shorey and Rajpal Yadav. The music has been composed by Nadeem-Shravan, with lyrics by Sameer and screenplay by Yunus Sajawal.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:57 pm

Ravi Kishen looking for a girl

Actor Ravi Kishen and his director Babloo Soni are looking for the perfect woman to act opposite him in his forthcoming film. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:57 pm

'Aa Dekhen Zara' to release across multiplexes

Eros International will release the Neil Nitin Mukesh - Bipasha Basu starrer AA DEKHEN ZARA across multiplexes on June 12. The film will re-release across 170 screens all over India. It may be recalled, AA DEKHEN ZARA fell prey to the recent strike between producers and multiplexes. Hence, it did not get showcased in the national multiplex chains and could be released only at single screens.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:52 pm

Freida Pinto admits relationship with Dev Patel

"Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto has come out and spoken for the first time about her friendship with co-star Dev Patel saying it has become stronger.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:51 pm

IIFA Update: Big B plants lotus plant

The IIFA event took off at Macau on 11th June at The Venetian with pomp and show. IIFA Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan addressed the global media. Present on the occasion were the key associates of IIFA 2009. Mr. Bachchan planted a lotus plant during the inaugural press meet. Present at the event were Ramesh Sippy, Shyam Shroff, Sanjay Khan with son Zayed, David Dhawan, Pahlaj Nihalani, Ritesh Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Sophie Chaudhry, Abbas-Mustan, Resul Pookutty and Govinda.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:48 pm

IIFA Update: 'Jail' first look to happen

Click above for more stills Percept Picture Company will break the first look of JAIL on the prestigious platform of IIFA Awards 2009. Shailendra Singh, Jt. Managing Director, Percept Ltd., will be accompanied by director Madhur Bhandarkar, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mugdha Godse and Manoj Bajpai. Niel and Mugdha will be presenting an award at IIFA and will be participating in the IIFA 2009 weekend activity, where they will be talk about the movie. They will also walk the ramp and engage in a Q & A session with the media. The promos of the movie are also to be shown.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:45 pm

Bachchan launches Bollywood book despite aversion to name - Sify

Indian Express

Bachchan launches Bollywood book despite aversion to name Sify Despite his aversion to the term "Bollywood", screen legend Amitabh Bachchan had no hesitation in commending a book bearing the title Bollywood in Posters at the start of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards weekend on Thursday. ... Andre at Chinese Bollywood awardsBBC News You are amazing, Peter Andre tells Big BHindustan Times Peter Andre bowled over by Big BFinancial Express IndiaGlitz -Fresh News -SamayLive all 150 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pm

IIFA Update: Shahid unable to perform

Shahid Kapoor has had to change his plans of attending IIFA and performing there for his upcoming film KAMINEY. Though the actor was looking forward to his performance, the dates could not be adjusted as three of his films [KAMINEY, PAATHSHALA and Yashraj Films' untitled film] are ready for release and there is patchwork shoot remaining for Ken Ghosh's untitled film. Since the dates of IIFA were clashing with the dates he had committed to a producer, Shahid has had to pull out of IIFA this year.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pm

Kal Kissne Dekha has a 30 crore budget?

Download K.K.D. wallpapers Kal Kissne Dekha finally releases tomorrow. Arriving at over 500 screens worldwide, this Jackky Bhagnani launch pad would occupy 460 screens in India and 50 screens overseas (USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Mauritius & Fiji in the first week and other locations being added in the subsequent weeks). However, the buzz going around the town is that there is a lot in stake for producer Vashu Bhagnani since the film's budget has been pegged at close to Rs. 30 crores. Informs a senior member from the film's production team, "Yes, the film's budget is quite huge. In fact there have hardly been many movies starring newcomers made at this scale. Once Vashu Bhagnani was convinced that Jackky, Vaishali and Vivek (film's director) could deliver goods, he didn't hold back on the money. It was not a decision made by a doting father who wanted to launch his son; it was also a professional in him taking a judicious call." She further goes on to add, "Vashu has been known as a filmmaker who is quite lavish when it comes to pitching his movies. He has been the only filmmaker who managed to get none other than Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit together. It's all about his confidence in the product and when he sees that he would get the right returns, he doesn't shy away from spending a fortune." That seems quite true considering the fact that in spite of kick starting promotion of Kal Kissne Dekha way back in the month of March, he didn't hold back even though the untimely strike resulted in crores of extra amount spent by him on the film due to an extended promotional campaign. At that time he had stated that there was no point pulling back just to save money because it made business sense to sustain the film's promotion. No wonder, the film's budget has touched the roof though Vashu continues to be ever-so-optimistic about audience reception to the film. "The film's budget is certainly over 25 crores but I am not overtly alarmed", he says, "The film's theme required good amount of money to be invested in it. Also, since we shot in diverse countries like South Africa, Thailand, New Zealand and of course India, Kal Kissne Dekha has seen extended shooting spells. Moreover, there are also 25 minutes worth of special effects in the film that has cost a fortune as well." With such huge investment in the film, didn't he feel like flooding the market with large number of prints instead of a mid-size release on 500 odd screens? "That doesn't make for a sound decision", he talks business here, "It's better for a newcomer hero and heroine to get some buzz created around them once they are seen for the first time on screen. Once word of mouth spreads and people start asking for more, we would certainly increase prints as well. Didn't that work so successfully for Jab We Met in the past?"
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pm

Osian film fest shifted to October

The annual Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema has been re-scheduled from July to October from this year onwards.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

Big B to learn Chinese during IIFA

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the IIFA brand Ambassador, who arrived for the 10th edition of the awards said that he is planning to learn Chinese during his stay. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

Raj throws a surprise party for Shilpa

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently turned 34, says she had the most special birthday this year as her beau Raj Kundra threw a surprise party. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:32 pm

Riteish plays underworld don in Kal Ksine Dekha

After playing lovable and funny characters, Riteish Deshmukh will now be seen as an underworld don, sporting different get-ups in each of his scenes in romantic thriller <I>Kal Kissne Dekha</I>. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm

Surprise b'day party by beau overwhelms Shilpa

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently turned 34, says she had the most special birthday this year as her beau Raj Kundra threw a surprise party with friends, violinists and a pop group for her in London.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:21 pm

Sonam Kapoor trips in over-excitement

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor's bubbly nature took a toll on her when she saw a friend at the Hong Kong airport and tripped.
Source: Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pm

Newsbreak: Govinda-Riteish to perform together at IIFA

David Dhawan is a very happy man. And it's not only because he's making back-to-back movies, and judging a reality show Hans Baliye during the time of recession. The biggest reason is that the cast members of David's latest directorial offering Do Knot Disturb are going to IIFA. "Now that the strike (of new releases in multiplexes) is over, Govinda and Riteish Deshmukh who are in the film will be performing live at IIFA." David is heading to Macau with his wife where images from Do Knot Disturb will be shown at the IIFA event. David also intends to do a music video featuring the entire cast of Do Knot Disturb. "I want Sushmita, Lara, Sohail, Riteish and Govinda. We want to promote Do Knot Disturb in a big way and release around Eid." With David doing a film for producer Vashu Bhagnani after years, he is naturally very concerned. "It has to go right. I'm very happy with the film. The strike ended at just the right time. There was hardly any shooting going on. Media persons had nothing to write so they were making up stories."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:05 pm

Julia Roberts to shoot in India

India is the most sought after destination for Hollywood with latest reports saying that superstar Julia Roberts will be visiting the country. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:05 pm

Madonna wants to meet Jesus' family

Washington, (ANI): It looks like Madonna wants to take her relationship with Jesus Luz to the next level, as she''s planning to fly to Brazil to meet his family. The 50-year-old singer is reportedly serious about the 22-year-old underwear model and
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:02 pm

Hefner will be Wilkinson's baby's godfather

Washington, (ANI): Playboy boss Hugh Hefner will be named the godfather to ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson's baby. The Playboy mogul was the first person the former Girls Next Door star called after she got the news that she was expecting fiance Hank
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:55 am

Megan Gale smitten by acting bug

Melbourne (ANI): Aussie model/actress Megan Gale has revealed that after her first apprehensive venture into the world of acting, she now just can’t get enough of it. Gale, 33, who took stage lessons and landed roles in dodgy Carry-On style Italian films,
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:54 am

Megan Fox needs to put on more clothes

Washington, (ANI): Transformers star Megan Fox's male co-star Michael Papajohn has revealed that playing the actress' father left him wishing that she would put more clothes on.Papajohn, 44, earned the envy of all his friends after they learnt that he was
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:48 am

Katie Holmes takes dance lessons for reality show

Washington, (ANI): American actress Katie Holmes has been bitten by the stage bug, for she has decided to take up dancing lessons with hopes of competing on a U.S. TV talent contest. Holmes, 30, has secretly met with producers of the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:46 am

Catholic group to protest against Madonna's show

Washington (ANI): Pop queen Madonna’s upcoming concert in Poland has run into trouble after a Catholic group announced plans to protest the show. A committee is hoping to keep the ‘Material Girl’ off the stage in Warsaw on 15 August (09),
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:41 am

Nicole Scherzinger in talks to star in movie

Washington (ANI): Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger is set to launch her movie career. The bombshell has revealed that she’s currently in negotiations to star in an upcoming biopic of Filipino boxer Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.The beauty had earlier made a brief
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:39 am

Cameron says women afraid to admit they don't want kids

London, (ANI): Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz has said women are afraid to admit that they don't want to have kids following fears they would be 'shunned' by the society. "I think women are afraid to say that they don't want children
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:33 am

Kanye West touring US with Lady Gaga

Washington (ANI): Rap star Kanye West is going on a joint US tour with the new pop sensation Lady GaGa.Known for his egocentric nature, the "Stronger" singer is ready to mend his ways after
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Julia grills Letterman on his secret marriage

Washington (ANI): American TV host David Letterman was grilled about his secret March 19 marriage to Regina Lasko by actress Julia Roberts on the June 9 Late Show. Roberts, 41, started the conversation on the topic by teasing Letterman, 62, on
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2009 | 11:25 am

KAL KISSNE DEKHA: One more interface with the future - GlamSham

Masala

KAL KISSNE DEKHA: One more interface with the future GlamSham It seems that a star who has the desire to be a part of the future wants to make his future secure by making debut through a film where he can conjure what is going to happen in the future. It was a trend that was started in a rather successful manner ... Two newcomers open Bollywood innings this FridayApun Ka Choice Kal Kissne Dekha has a 30 crore budget?bollywoodhungama Big Pictures to release 'Kal Kissne Dekha' in 510 screens worldwideIndiantelevision.com Business of Cinema -Asian Image -Planet Bollywood.com all 26 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 10:48 am

Sharing space with Sylvester memorable: Akshay - Hindu

Indian Express

Sharing space with Sylvester memorable: Akshay Hindu Mumbai (PTI): It was a meeting of equals, when action hero Akshay Kumar shared screen space with Hollywood muscle man Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming movie 'Kambakkht Ishq'. "Sharing space with Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone in the film ... Hollywood biggies essential in 'Kambakht Ishq': AkshayIndian Express Big ticket bonanzaScreen Weekly “Women have more guts than men”- Akshay KumarOneindia Daily News & Analysis -Khabrein.info -Spicezee all 47 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 9:29 am

'Aa Dekhen Zara' set to re-release in multiplexes

The makers of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu starrer 'Aa Dekhen Zara' are set to release the fast-paced romantic musical thriller again Friday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 8:02 am

Kamini Mathai's book isn't my authorised biography: Rahman

The much-hyped 'authorised biography' of A.R. Rahman by author Kamini Mathai has kicked up a storm even before its release because the music maestro says there is 'nothing authorised' about it.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Compact Disc signs movie deal with BBC Films - Reuters India

Compact Disc signs movie deal with BBC Films Reuters India MUMBAI (Reuters) - Compact Disc India Ltd said on Thursday it has signed an agreement with BBC Films to co-produce a movie, Blame It On The Bhangra. The film will be distributed by Lionsgate for UK territory, it said in a statement to the Bombay Stock ... Compact Disc inks deal with BBC Films to co-produce filmIndiantelevision.com Compact Disc Signs Deal with BBC FilmsEquity Bulls Compact Disc ties up BBC Films to co-produce filmMyiris.com Indopia all 7 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Jun 2009 | 7:39 am

Surprise birthday party by beau overwhelms Shilpa Shetty

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently turned 34, says she had the most special birthday this year as her beau Raj Kundra threw a surprise party with friends, violinists and a pop group for her in London.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 7:01 am

"Bhatt-saab hasn't directed it, yet 'Jashnn' is a Mahesh Bhatt film" - Raksha & Hasnain ...

Click above for more movie stills They made THE KILLER and THE TRAIN and then took a two-year break. Now, Raksha Mistry and Hasnain Hyderabadwala, the director duo, are back with Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's JASHNN - THE MUSIC WITHIN. "Bhatt-saab once said that to make a successful film, you need to incorporate something that is a part of your own life. So that's what we did. JASHNN is about a nobody, vying to be a somebody, just like us. Also, this one's an original, hence the time gap," Raksha justifies. Unlike their previous two, this film is a complete original. Rumor has it that Mahesh Bhatt has 'directed' portions of the film. "Several scenes from the film are as emotional as his JANAM and SAARANSH, so he needed to be there to guide us. Bhatt-saab hasn't directed JASHNN, but we'd still say that it's a Mahesh Bhatt film," both echo. Why not Emraan Hashmi this time? "We needed someone young to pass off as a 20-year-old and I could see the anguish in Adhyayan after HAAL-E-DIL flopped. In fact, it was Emraan who suggested his name," the duo justify. Not many are aware that Mohit Suri has shot the videos of the film. "At Vishesh Films, we work like a family, the jobs are distributed. In fact, you'd be surprised to know that Mohit hasn't done most of the videos of his films either. Someone else did it for him," they clarify.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Manali gets its first cinema hall

Manali, one of Himachal Pradesh's more popular tourist destinations, has got its first cinema hall.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Amitabh to launch book on posters

He spent almost fifteen years sourcing the publicity artwork and anecdotes of Hindi films, right from the '30s. Over the last two years, S.M.M. Ausaja has studied the evolution of poster art and penned it down on to a book that marks his debut. BOLLYWOOD IN POSTERS is to be launched at IIFA Awards on 11th June by Amitabh Bachchan, who has also written the foreword. “I have toiled hard for this one and am glad that the book is being launched on a prestigious pedestal. I'm also very thankful to Mr. Bachchan for his support and acknowledgement,” says Ausaja. BOLLYWOOD IN POSTERS is the first book that showcases posters of all the classics of Hindi cinema spanning eight decades, along with their credits and famous songs, besides interesting anecdotes. S.M.M. Ausaja is a film historian and a Hindi cinema memorabilia collector with a personal archive.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Jun 2009 | 6:51 am

Riteish plays underworld don in 'Kal Kissne Dekha'

After playing lovable and funny characters, Riteish Deshmukh will now be seen as an underworld don, sporting different get-ups in each of his scenes in romantic thriller 'Kal Kissne Dekha'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 6:30 am

No Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra's TV venture

Reports suggesting that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will feature in a television series being produced by Yash Chopra have been slammed by Yash Raj Films (YRF) as false.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 6:01 am

Book on 'UG' my most defining work: Mahesh Bhatt

He has made almost 50 movies, many of them award-winning ones like 'Arth' and 'Saransh', but Mumbai-based filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says his 'most defining work' is a book - a tribute to his spiritual mentor and philosopher U.G. Krishnamurti.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 6:01 am

Bollywood boycotts Australia over attacks

MUMBAI (Reuters) - A leading Bollywood union said on Friday it would not shoot any films in Australia until the government takes action against people behind a series of violent assaults on Indian students there.
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 4:02 am

Playing a woman comes easily to me: Jaaved Jaaferi

Actor Jaaved Jaaferi dons the garb of a woman in forthcoming comedy 'Paying Guests' and says playing a woman comes easily to him.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

'New York' impresses with nice, hummable tracks

Film: 'New York'; Music Directors: Pritam Chakraborty and Pankaj Awasthi; Lyricists: Sandeep Srivastava and Junaid Wasi; Singers: KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan, Pankaj Awasthi and Caralisa Monteiro; Rating: *** 1/2
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2009 | 3:30 am

Akshay gifts son ‘Kane’

Akshay Kumar may be the Khiladi of Bollywood, but his son is a great fan of WWE wrestler Kane. And Akshay has given his son the gift the Big Red Machine KANE! That is what the former world champion is known as in the wrestling circles.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Hrithik Roshan Launches Country Vivah [Gallery]

Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Big B’s Dilemma

IIFA’s without the Big B? Unimaginable! Well Amitabh Bachchan certainly is stuck in a situation; he is the brand ambassador of IIFA and his best buddy Amar Singh’s health is deteriorating. So will Amitabh Bachchan give the awards a miss?
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Julia Roberts Indian connection

Pretty woman will soon be in India! Julia Roberts is all set to come down to India to shoot for her upcoming film with Javier Bardem. The film titled Eat, Pray, Love is an adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Best seller by the same name.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Peter Andre ready for Bollywood

Certainly Bollywood has caught the attention of west. After Danny Boyle Slumdog Millionaire a whole lot of interest from the west has been apparent. And now if reports are to be believed Peter Andre is willing to lend his voice to Indian films.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Salman-Sajid: Friends to foes to friends

Salman Khan may not have been a part of the Sajid Nadiadwala’s past two production ventures and this got the rumour mills working over time. Some even thought that it was because of the dud film Jaan-e-man that the duo didn’t work later.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Kareena plays safe

If Saif Ali Khan has decided to promote his home production ‘Love Aaj Kal’ in London, girlfriend Kareena will not stay behind. Kareena Kapoor will also be at London, but to promote her upcoming film Kambakth Ishq.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

"Don 2 is being written by three Don fans and not my father" - Farhan Akhtar

Known to be utterly gregarious and accessible, Farhan has suddenly withdrawn into a shell. Before well-wishers could presume the worst, the truth has come out in the open. His current acting assignment, Kartik Versus Kartik with Deepika Padukone which is almost done provoked these withdrawal symptoms. Since the part requires him to be a lonely brooder, Farhan has lately switched off his phone and become almost inaccessible to the world outside. "It was the nature of the character I was playing. He's a guy lost in his world. So I was making an effort to isolate myself," he says. Friends found Farhan's behaviour strange since usually he is so reachable and gregarious. "Lately I've just been switching off from the world for the sake of my character. If you want to call it method acting, so be it," says Farhan. Farhan won't be cast in Abhishek Kapoor's second film, though it's being produced by Farhan's company. "Gattu has very specific ideas on whom he wants to cast. If he thinks I don't fit any part that's fine. I'm just happy producing his film." Now Farhan prepares to shoot for Don 2. His father Javed Akhtar will not be a part of the sequel to Don. The first part of the film had been written by Javed saab. Don 2 has a different team of writers which includes Farhan. "The first film was my father's vision. He had written the original Don featuring Mr. Bachchan. But Don 2 is being written by fans only. These are yours truly and two new enthusiastic boys Ameet and Amreesh who came to me with their ideas on how the story can be carried forward. I've thrown my ideas at them. Don 2 is basically being written by three Don fans who are having a ball carrying the story forward. About the exclusion of his father Farhan explains, "He cannot be a fan of Don because he conceived it." Farhan's heart is set on his pet project Voice From The Sky which got stalled by casting setbacks. "It's strange. No matter who it is and no matter how big or small the director, everyone of us is facing casting problems. Finding the right actors has become a major problem. Voice From The Sky did get delayed because I couldn't find the right actor. But I know I'll come back to it. And one day when you see it, you'll realize why I had to make this film."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2009 | 3:53 pm