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Anil, Chunky together after 20 years
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 6:03 pm Celina upbraids co-star for sleazy rumoursBollywood actress Celina Jaitley is irate that newcomer Abhimanyu Singh has dared to romantically link himself with her in order to gain publicity.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 5:58 pm Patrick Swayze's Beast goes off air
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 5:51 pm Harry Potter creator sued for plagiarism
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 5:46 pm Anil, Chunky come together after 20 yearsMore than 20 years after working in "Tezaab" (1988), Anil Kapoor and Chunky Pandey have come together again for the movie "Shortkut - The Con Is On".Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 4:44 pm Antara Mali ties the knot!
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 4:26 pm Report confirms rape of Shiney's maid
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 4:03 pm Megan Fox wants to date Angelina Jolie!
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 3:39 pm Priyanka had refused to work in Fashion
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 3:11 pm Ramu rubbishes rumours around revised plans for Agyaat release
Over the weekend gone by, some relaxed minds went on an overdrive and cooked up stories around Ram Gopal Varma revising plans for his first release (out of his huge line up ahead) this year - Agyaat.
Though the film has always been confirmed for a 24th July release for last so many months, there were murmurs going in the industry circles that this horror/supernatural thriller was pulled by a week and would instead see a 17th July release. Quite a few reasons were being stated for the early release of the film but all of them have been quashed, what with the man at the driving seat, Ram Gopal Varma, himself denying any such developments.
"Agyaat is coming on 24th July, the day when the film was originally slated for release. There was never a thought about any other date, definitely not 17th", Ramu sets the record straight here.
The sources though had a different tale to tell. "It was being contemplated whether Agyaat should come on 17th July. There were reasons for that, both professional as well as personal", she says.
And what were these 'professional' and 'personal' reasons? "First and foremost the release of much bigger film Luck on 24th July. If Agyaat comes on the same day, screens would be divided and there are chances of tussle for best show timings between the two films. Both Luck and Agyaat are prestigious projects in their own right and it was being considered if the clash could be avoided", she says.
Detailing the other two reasons, she adds, "Moreover, Soham Shah (director of Luck) had assisted Ramu on Bhoot and it would have been a clash between a master and pupil. After Kaal, Luck is a crucial project for Soham and even he too would prefer to arrive solo with his film. Thirdly, Jashnn which arrives on 17th July would have been a much lesser competition for Agyaat."
Nevertheless, none of the reasons stated above have forced Ramu to change his release date of 24th July for Agyaat. In fact the promotion for Agyaat has already kick started on web, print and satellite media whereas Luck is yet to be out with even it's 'First Look'.
Even though Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. has announced 24th July as the D-day for Luck which stars Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan, Mithun Chakraborthy, Shruti Hassan, Danny Denzongpa, Ravi Kishan and Chitrakshi, one wonders that with less than 50 days to go for the film's arrival, whether Luck would instead be aiming at shifting it's own release plans!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 3:01 pm Ravi Kishan to find a groom for Rakhi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:48 pm Kareena Kapoor fumes on 'nude' query
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New Delhi media was in for a shock as Kareena Kapoor staged a walk out of a press conference in the city where she was present to promote her upcoming film Kambakkht Ishq. Visibly upset and fuming with anger, she marched towards her suite when a female reporter questioned her if she would be willing to go totally nude for camera if the script demanded so.
Informs an onlooker who was present at the venue, "The question shocked her. Just a few minutes back, she had patiently handled queries regarding her professional life. She had also commented around wearing a bikini in Tashan and now Kambakkht Ishq mainly because the 'script demanded it'. Though averse to doing so in future projects, she admitted that she would keep the subject and story in mind and would do 'anything' that is required by the script."
Though it was a diplomatic stand on affairs, things went a little too far when an over zealous reported popped the question - 'Would you mind going nude for a role?' "This was it", adds the source, "Kareena lost her cool at that very moment and rather than choosing to blast the reporter and create a scene, she simply aborted her stay at the press conference. The flabbergasted reporter didn't know what hit her. The event coordinator too felt disgusted about the entire incident and found himself in trouble as this situation was totally unforeseen."
The source continues, "There were problems for Kareena from the very beginning of the event. First and foremost the chosen venue itself wasn't conducive enough to handle a large media that had assembled. Around 100 odd reporters and journalists had gathered in a room that wasn't large enough to host a mega celebrity press conference like this. With the claustrophobic venue not helping the cause enough, queries like these were enough for Kareena to blow her fuse."
For media and the film, director Sabbir Khan came to rescue though. He handled the situation well by staying on at the venue and continued to interact with the reporters. "Yes, Kareena was justified in walking out but Sabbir too did all to ensure that promotion of Kambakkht Ishq didn't get impacted", says a fellow reporter, "He realises that the film is just a few days away and didn't want any bad blood to spoil the show. He had a thin rope to walk on and did pretty well in rescuing the event from turning into a complete disaster."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:43 pm CG Overdrive: Asian CG industry has experienced prosperity in recession
Sen Lai, Founder/Conference Chair, CG Overdrive 2009 presented the keynote to a packed auditorium of local and international
delegates. Lai made a few points about the CG industry in general and about the event's history in particular. Here's a quick
list:
On prosperity in recessionary times:
The burning question to me in recent times, is not how to cerate a more exciting and thriving industry locally, but rather,
how to stay competitive in our business in this industry globally. The recent recession has affected the economy negatively;
however, it almost seems as if the entertainment industry in Asia - more explicitly the CG industry - has experienced some
form of prosperity in these times.
On the CG industry in Singapore:
Major studios like Lucasfilm, Ubisoft, Koei and most notably recently Double Negative have found themselves happily settling
in Singapore.
On CG Overdrive's role:
CG Overdrive has become a world class event, attracting delegates from across 19 different countries and professionals from
every elite studio the world has ever known, imparting knowledge and inspiring the audience. The event has also been
indirectly responsible for many B2B collaborations.
On the story behind CG Overdrive:
The first time I organized a public CG event (in 2001), I was part of a small but very passionate group of people who wanted
to make a difference to the non-existent CG industry at that time.
The first competition event attracted 100 plus entries, and a small celebration finale attended by over 30 people was held in
a small theatre. I could remember we were working very late the previous night to set things up, as there was no funding, we
had to do almost everything there is to do. It was very tiring⦠but it was magical. This would be the initial pre cursor to
the CG Overdrive that would be eventually founded in the year 2006.
On startups:
A big percentage of these initially successful studios fail after a few years. Getting a good company to startup is one
thing; getting a great company going is a totally different ballgame and requires almost a complete different form of
management and style of business as compared to the early days of a startup.
On success and risk-taking:
For most successful creative companies, the challenge is not to prevent risk, risk is always avoided. When a company becomes
successful in its previous endeavors, they would stick to the conventional way of doing things, because it had been proven
successful before; for example the way to craft stories, the type of stories, the medium of stories. And thus instead of
innovating new ways to challenge the norm, the very ingredient that made these companies successful, eventually would lead to
their failure.
On Asia's future prospects in CG:
I hope that in the next few years, the industry would continue to flourish as it has so far and that Asia will truly be a hub
for computer graphics and animation.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:41 pm Bali seriously injured, in ICU now
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:39 pm Neetu Chandra: Controversy's child - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:36 pm Shiney faces more trouble as rape is confirmedBollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, in police custody facing the charge of raping his teenaged housemaid, is in serious trouble as medical tests confirmed rape, while his lawyer Tuesday said any further action for his defence can come only after the charge sheet is filed.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:01 pm Kaminey team studied Guy Ritchie and Tarantino's caper classics
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For the team of Kaminey, it was a homework that was one of its kinds. Vishal Bhardwaj, director of the film, instructed his entire cast and crew of the film to watch caper classics like Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Pulp Fiction and True Romance to catch the finer nuances of a caper thriller.
Even though Kaminey is touted to be an out and out original thriller coming out of Bollywood, it is quite new and unique when it comes to the genre. There have hardly been many caper thrillers generated out of Bollywood and though recent Kunal Khemu and Boman Irani release 99 did come close, such attempts have been far and few. In fact Fool N Final (which incidentally starred Shahid Kapoor) had it's bearings with Snatch but it could hardly make an impact amongst the audiences.
"This is why Vishal wanted to be sure that everyone from cast as well as crew members gets familiar with the entire idea of story telling when it comes to a caper thriller", informs a prominent crew member who was assigned this 'homework' just like the rest, "There is a certain 'sur' in movies belonging to this genre and one miss here or there and the film risks falling flat on it's face."
Movies like Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998) & Snatch (2000), Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994) and Tony Scott's True Romance (1993) have traditionally acted as text book material not just for India but even West when it comes to caper thrillers.. There have been quite a few movies belonging to this genre that have been inspired from the above mentioned flicks but not many have even managed to touch the surface.
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj too agrees that it was quite a tedious task to make Kaminey. "I was under the impression that it would be easy and fun to write Kaminey. After all it was meant to be a caper so I could let my imagination go wild. However, as it turned out, it was not just difficult to write but further even more difficult to translate the written material on screen", says Vishal.
Since the narrative includes quite a few characters, the screenplay writing came with its own challenges. "There are as many as eight to ten characters in Kaminey and since each of them have equal intensity and space requirement, there was no time to establish them all", remembers Vishal, "I had to make them all memorable while catching them into the act."
This is not all as Bollywood sensibilities had to be taken into account as well, what with Kaminey being pitched as a full on commercial flick with eyes on popular audience.
"Yes, we needed to add all the Bollywood 'masala' elements with romance, songs, dances etc. being the much necessary ingredients. It was very tough and now when I look back, I am glad our team was able to crack it all well", signs off Vishal.
Aiming for a 14th August release, Kaminey stars Shahid Kapoor in the double role of Charlie and Guddu. While Priyanka Chopra plays the character of Sweety, Amol Gupte features as Bhope Bhau. With lyrics by Gulzar, music by Vishal Bhardwaj himself and cinematography by Tassaduq Hussain (of Omkara fame), Kaminey is a UTV Motion Pictures production.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jun 2009 | 1:57 pm Sun TV appoints Ajay Vidyasagar as CEO - Galatta.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 1:39 pm Medical report confirms rape by Shiney AhujaSpelling serious trouble for Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, accused of raping his maid servant, a medical report of the victim has confirmed the crime, a top police official said today.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 1:36 pm Police search Shiney's home - Rediff
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 1:32 pm Indian films 'Sikandar', 'Samaantar' to compete at Stuttgart festTwo Indian movies - Hindi thriller 'Sikandar' and Marathi drama 'Samaantar' - have been nominated in two different categories at the Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival to be held in Stuttgart next month.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 1:31 pm Celina Jaitley upbraids co-star for sleazy rumoursBollywood actress Celina Jaitley is irate that newcomer Abhimanyu Singh has dared to romantically link himself with her in order to gain publicity. She says rumours like this can impact her love life negatively.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm Antara Mali secretly marries GQ magazine EditorIf at all, there was as prize for the most secretly guarded wedding, then this one will be written boldly in golden words! We are indeed talking about the hush-hush wedding of actress Antara Mali and Che Kurien, theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:26 pm Pete Doherty lashes out at the paparazziWashington, (ANI): Troubled singer Pete Doherty has lashed out at the hounding paparazzi, and has compared them to concentration camp guards during World War II. The 30-year-old musician has been under constant media scrutiny ever since he began datingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:23 pm Michael Sheen in James Bond filmWashington, (ANI): If reports are to be believed, British actor Michael Sheen will play legendary villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the next James Bond movie. The Frost/Nixon star is said to be in the process of signing up forSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:51 am Surya gives away awards to studentsActor Sivakumar and his sons extended their financial help towards the education of the Srilankan Tamil's children at the 30th award function of their charitable Trust.The organization titled as Sivakumar Charitable Trust has been supporting and honouring the educationSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:49 am Women want to see Brad Pitt in underwearWashington, (ANI): Brad Pitt is the celebrity dad most women would like to see in his underwear, according to a new pre-U.S. Father's Day poll.Jockey International conducted a survey and asked American women who they would love to seeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:42 am Megan Fox wishes to date Angelina JolieWashington (ANI): Actress Megan Fox has confessed that she has a crush on Angelina Jolie and wishes to date her. The stunner, who recently parted ways with Brian Austin Green, professed her love to the Original Sin star whileSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:39 am Saurabh Pandey mobbed by a group of girlsThrilling, Dashing and Smart Shaurya aka Saurabh Pandey of Star Plus’s famous show Shaurya aur Suhani got mobbed recently. Don’t panic dear fans. He was mobbed by none other than his huge female followers. Saurabh recently visited Delhi’s famousSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:36 am The Padikkathavan team is back together!The success team of Padikkathavan will join hands once again for a film to be produced by Hithesh Jabak. Dhanush, director Suraj, heroine Tamanna and Vivek are back in this new venture. This is a short term film butSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:31 am Peter Andre to gift daughter pink TV set on b’dayWashington (ANI): Pop singer Peter Andre has revealed that he has bought a pink coloured TV and DVD player as birthday gifts for his daughter Princess Tiaamii. The singer, who recently parted ways with wife Katie Price, will celebrateSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:28 am Anna Paquin comfortable wearing very littleNew York (ANI): Oscar winner Anna Paquin has learned to beat the heat in style – wearing skimpy bikinis and short-shorts. The 26-year-old star said that shooting her hit show True Blood in the Deep South has taught herSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:24 am "Ayesha is a romantic comedy from Sonam's point of view" - Abhay Deol
He was missing from the action in Mumbai when his revisionist interpretation of Devdas in Dev D had the nation and its favourite cultural ally in a thrall.
But Abhay Deol currently at home in New York is all set to return to Mumbai this week. Speaking from New York, Abhay says, "I'm coming back in mid-June, so there will be at least two weeks to prepare. I'm also starting my own production company, and have written the next treatment for my script. So my hands are full."
Abhay intends to make the best of his stint in Mumbai before he returns to New York. NYC feels like home for Abhay. "I don't feel like a New Yorker. But I'm definitely enjoying my stay."
Abhay has so far played only central characters in all his films from Imtiaz Ali's Socha Na Tha to Anurag Kashyap's Dev D. If as Abhay says he is happy to take the backseat for a change, then Anil Kapoor's Ayesha is just the movie he has been waiting for.
Doting father that he is, Anil Kapoor is sparing no expenses to make sure darling daughter Sonam gets the most lavish home production possible.
Though Abhay Deol has been signed on to play the male lead, the complete focus of the pre-production activities has been none other than Sonam. "And rightly so," says a source. "It's Sonam's home production. And she has selected everything from the theme (Jane Austen's Emma) to all the clothes (being done by Hollywood's chic designer Mona May). The three male protagonists, Abhay, Cyrus Sahukar and newcomer Arunoday Singh, are incidental. In fact their collective remuneration for the film would be less than what Sonam's elaborate gowns and dresses would cost."
So where does that leave Abhay Deol who is habituated to the helm? Speaking from New York where he's currently stationed Abhay says, "Every film does not have to be from the viewpoint of my character. In fact I'm excited about this film. I'll have a less hectic schedule than Sonam and it will be refreshing to see someone else on the set more often than me."
Doesn't it bother Abhay that Ayesha is an out-and-out Sonam vehicle? "If you say it's a Sonam vehicle, it's natural considering the story's a romantic comedy from the point of view of the girl and I'm playing the main lead actor. My role is the Mr. Knightly character from the literary novel Emma. All those who have read the book will know exactly what kind of a role it is and how well- defined it is."
Abhay's look, he says, "will be on the preppy side. Rich, well- groomed, urban." But when do the male members of the cast get attention?Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am Anil, Chunky come together after 20 yearsMore than 20 years after working in 'Tezaab' (1988), Anil Kapoor and Chunky Pandey have come together again for the movie 'Shortkut - The Con Is On'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 11:00 am Neil bonds with Salman on 10 Ka Dum - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 10:46 am CGOverdrive starts on a promising note
Now in its fourth edition, CG Overdrive 2009 - Asia's unparalleled Computer Graphics (CG) event dedicated to CG professionals, enthusiasts, students, producers, vendors and buyers - has begun and this year it will see five local and internationally renowned schools exhibiting for the first time, making it a total of nine schools at the show. Testament to the strong growth of the local CG industry, the schools will be at CG Overdrive this year to recruit students that will fill the 10,000 jobs to be created by 2015.
Of these schools is the prestigious Ringling College of Art and Design, which has earned a reputation for its close working relationship with Pixar Animation Studios and LucasArts. The other notable schools include 3DSense Media School, Academy of Art University, DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, FZD School of Design, LASALLE College of the Arts, Raffles Design Institute, SAE Institute Singapore and Sheridan Global.
Justin Chua, Marketing Chair, CGOverdrive shared with Bollywood Hungama, "On behalf of CGOverdrive committee we would like to thank the ardent and continued support of the Asia CG community. CGOverdrive has evolved with the stellar growth of the digital media industry and response the introduction of the new professional tracks is evident of the response to the maturity of the industry and the demand for more advanced and specialized skills sets."
The digital media industry will experience a surge in Singapore, according to the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA). Based on official figures released by the two government bodies, it is set to grow by 10,000 new jobs between 2005 and 2015, contributing S$10 billion to the country's GDP.
Held in conjunction with BroadcastAsia2009, CG Overdrive 2009 is organized by Visual Communication Order (VCO) with strategic partner Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), and is held from 16 -19 June at the Singapore Expo Hall 9. The show also allows job seekers to meet leading studios on the lookout for talent at the event's recruitment zone.
The conference and new segment of Professional Tracks - introduced to impart advanced skill sets to professional artists - once again promises a stellar line up of prominent speakers from internationally renowned studios. These Professional Tracks include: 2D, Story Development, Games, VFX, Character Animation and Business.
Some renowned speakers include Dayne Cowen, Co-Head of 3D at Double Negative - Europe's largest provider of visual effects for films. Speaking at one of the Professional Tracks (VFX), he will present an in-depth look at the studio's VFX pipeline in reference to one of their major film projects, Angels & Demons.
Another notable speaker at the Character Animation Track is Victor Navone, a 2-4D Animator at Pixar Animation Studios. He has contributed to Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and most recently WALL-E, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2008. His work on WALL-E also won him a Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture. Recently, he co-directed a series of short television series Cars Toons, based on characters from the movie Cars, and is currently animating Toy Story 3, to be released in 2010.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 10:05 am Peter Andre 'inks Bollywood film deal' - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 9:48 am Reliance will re-release Big B's blockbuster films to celebrate his 40 yrs in industry
The general saying goes as 'Whatever a King does, he does in style'. But, in Bollywood, whatever its King (aka Amitabh Bachchan) does, it becomes a style in itself! We are very sure that this piece of information will sound like music to the ears of one and all.
If the hush-hush market buzz is to be believed, a major event is being planned by the entertainment major Reliance, to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's whopping 40 years of being in films!
According to the most reliable sources of Bollywood Hungama, we discovered (read 'uncovered') the news, that the above mentioned mega event will also see the re-release of several of his blockbuster films in cinema halls like Shakti, Do Aur Do Paanch, Zanjeer, Hum, Amar Akbar Anthony...to name a few. This is being done for the younger generation to come face to face with the films with the evolution of the phenomenon called the 'Big B'. The event is being aimed with the basic objective of making the Gen-Next understand the 'Making of Amitabh Bachchan'.
Well, the good news just does not end there. Our source also went onto add that there's also a grand event with lots of stars planned around his birthday (which is on 11th October). We are very sure that many of you out there must be religiously following his blog. For those who don't, here's what you have missed. The Big B, late last month, gave a slight 'hint' of what to expect in the forthcoming days. Here's what he had written: "A prominent corporate wishes to celebrate my 40 years in the Industry and unfolds an elaborate plan. It is embarrassing for me to even think the way they do. It is like a self promotion. Of talking about yourself with a great amount of 'I' 'me' 'myself' thrown in. I am uncomfortable doing that, or even permitting someone to perceive what it all could be. The initial working of such a program has been approved upon. In the end due to the pressure of relationships, I shall perforce have to succumb. And that is the crux. How does one say 'no' to enthusiasm."
Well, as always, here we are, at Bollywood Hungama giving you the taste of tomorrow... today! Simply roll on the celebrations, we say. We just can't wait any longer to re-live the experience called 'Amitabh Bachchan'!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 9:06 am Shahrukh recommended Jackky Bhagnani - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:52 am My mother didn't like me in bikini: KareenaMum is the word for Kareena Kapoor and the actress would go to any length to keep her mother happy.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:43 am Priyanka signs her first Yash Raj moviePriyanka Chopra has signed her first Yash Raj film and says she was completely bowled over by the script of "Pyaar Impossible", penned by Uday Chopra, who also plays male lead in the love story.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:13 am Medical report confirms rape of maid by Shiney Ahuja: policeSpelling serious trouble for Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, accused of raping his maid servant, a medical report of the victim has confirmed the crime, a top police official said Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:02 am Southern actress Shruthi removed from her postSouthern film actress and politician Shruthi has been removed from the post of chairperson of the Karnataka Women and Child welfare Board because she had generated controversy by filing for divorce from her party colleague and director S. Mahendar and announcing plans to marry again.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am Hrithik, Akshaye impress with singing, designingThey are known for their acting skills, but Hrithik Roshan and Akshaye Khanna also have some talents that the world knows little about - singing and dress designing!Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am Bipasha doesn't miss JohnWhile John Abraham was in Mumbai nursing his injured foot, his girlfriend, actress Bipasha Basu, merrily walked the green carpet at the IIFA awards and said she didnt miss his presence.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am David, Govinda bond over 17th filmHaving completed 'Do Knot Disturb', his 17th project with David Dhawan, Bollywood actor Govinda says he knows the director so well that he can almost pen a book on him.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am Wishing Imtiaz Ali a very happy Birthday
Some years ago in 2004 to be precise we had the film Black Friday release, the film created quite a stir within the Indian populace, however the character Yakub Memon went unnoticed. Later in 2005 the film Socha Na Tha released, this time the man behind the film was recognized, thus was born the new ace director Imtiaz Ali.
After getting rave reviews for his directorial venture Imtiaz set his sights on reaching the top in the world of films, not long after he gave us the smash hit Jab We Met. The film went on to set new records at the box office and ushered in a new trend for films that geared up not just to entertain the audience but also to rake in the praise and awe they were meant to have.
Today is a special day for this director with yet another film of his, Love Aaj Kal, waiting in the reins for release Bollywood Hungama takes this opportunity to whish Imtiaz a very happy birthday and may he have many more to come along with loads of success in films. If you too want to send your wishes to Imtiaz just post them in below.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 7:59 am Kareena walks out of 'Kambakkht' eventOffended by a TV journalist's query on whether she was prepared to go nude for a film, actress Kareena Kapoor walked out in a huff from the promotional event of her forthcoming film "Kambakkht Ishq" here on Monday evening.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am Deepak Tijori's new film 'Bhaag Johnny'
He has just completed the big-budget film FOX, staring Sunny Deol and Arjun Rampal in the lead. And has moved on to a relatively smaller project, in scale. It's called BHAAG JOHHNY and surprisingly, this one will star newcomers in principal roles - one hero and three new heroines. That's Deepak Tijori's new baby.
"It's a hardcore thriller. Vikram Bhatt [he's producing the film] and I've been keen to work with each other for a long time, but we couldn't lay our hands on the right script, to begin with. But when we heard the concept of BHAAG JOHNNY, we decided to lock it then and there," Deepak smiles.
Deepak is working with rank newcomers in BHAAG JOHNNY, immediately after working with some well-established stars in FOX. "The script did it for me. Plus, Vikram is a good producer and I trust him implicitly. Besides, the demand of the script was fresh faces," Deepak reasons. The film will be shot in Thailand extensively.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am Anil Kapoor finalises the principal cast of 'No Problem'
Anil Kapoor is acting in his home-production⦠finally. In his first two films - GANDHI MY FATHER and SHORTKUT - the actor was merely the producer, not the actor. "That's because there was no role for me in those two films," Anil tells me, "Why should I force myself in a project, even if it's produced by me? If the director feels he needs to cast someone else, someone who suits the role more than I do, I wouldn't hesitate one bit. In fact, I've never ever forced myself even in films produced by my father or brother."
But there's a role for Anil in his next home-production NO PROBLEM. This one stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna and Anil himself in principal roles. "Akshaye has starred in all my productions so far. He's a wonderful artiste," Anil says. Reportedly, Anil has signed three leading ladies for the film - Bipasha Basu, Kangna Ranaut and Neetu Chandra.
Anees Bazmee is directing NO PROBLEM. The principal shooting begins in July in South Africa.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 7:26 am 13 songs in What's Your Raashee?
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Ashutosh Gowariker is one film-maker who is least perturbed by the length/running time of his films. If a story has to be conveyed most convincingly and if it requires more than 3 hours to narrate it, Ashu would do just that. His last three films - LAGAAN, SWADES and JODHAA AKBAR - had a running time of more than 3 hours. In fact, in the case of JODHAA AKBAR, it's said that Ashu had brought down the running time from almost 4 hours to 3.20 hours.
Now, looks like his latest film WHAT'S YOUR RAASHEE? might follow his earlier films as far as the running time is concerned. In fact, not many are aware that there are as many as 13 songs in WHAT'S YOUR RAASHEE?. "Yes, 13 songs," the talented film-maker confirms. Won't that make it a lengthy experience? "But when have I ever got deterred by the length of the film?" pat comes the reply. Very true!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jun 2009 | 7:24 am “Deepika has a sense of silent perception”- Imtiaz Ali - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 7:12 am Kareena walks out on 'nudity' question - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 5:36 am Hrithik comes clean on Barbara - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Jun 2009 | 3:27 am Priyanka signs her first Yash Raj moviePriyanka Chopra has signed her first Yash Raj film and says she was completely bowled over by the script of 'Pyaar Impossible', penned by Uday Chopra, who also plays male lead in the love story.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am The 10th IIFA a spectacular showJodhaa Akbar bags top honours at The 10th IDEA IIFA Awards announced at the CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao. 12000 gathered to witness the biggest celebration of Indian Cinema.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Big B to share screen with Sharon StoneHere is some great news for all those Indian fans of Sharon Stone. If reports are to be believed the Baisc Instinct star will essay the biggest role a Hollywood actor has ever portrayed in an Indian film. And Sharon Stone will act opposite none other than the big daddy of Bollywood, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Sylvester Stallone to grace Kambakht Ishq premiereSylvester Stallone will be amongst many actors to come to India, however unlike the others he will be in Mumbai to promote his upcoming film ‘Kambakht Ishq’.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Saif sees green!We’ve seen the actors take to the green carpet at the IIFA’s to champion the cause of environment. Saif Ali Khan may not have been one of the stars to take to the green carpet, but the actor certainly is doing his bit for the cause of environment.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Aamir’s wife hospitalised again!Imran Khan may have ignored questions about Aunt Kiran Rao’s pregnancy reports in the media recently. However he and MaamuJAAN Aamir may have many questions to answer next time around.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Danny Boyle’s next film…After the success of Slumdog Millionaire everyone has been speculating as to what will the Oscar winner director, Danny Boyle’s next project is? If reports are to be believed the filmmaker is buying the rights of Suketu Mehta’s book ‘Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found’.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Peter Andre’s new arm candyWe were aware of Peter Andre’s interest in Bollywood for music but guess his association goes way beyond that. The British born Australian singer-song writer, who performed at the India’s international awards IIFA in Macau, walked the green carpet hand in hand with Bollywood actor Sophie Chaudhary. The duo happily posed for pictures at the event.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Reliance honouring Big BReliance is keen on appreciating Big B and has gone to extend to honour him by organising a mega event to mark his 40 year stint in the film world. According to sources the newly launched Reliance Film marketing company, in consent with Big B finalised the show in the last week of May.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Akki to pair with South Actress TrishaPriyadarshan is all set to bring out a movie starring Akshay Kumar and popular kollywood belle Trisha. Under Akki’s banner Hari Om Productions, the movie is said to be titled Khatta Meetha. Akki plans to strengthen his banner.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am Antara Mali ties knot with editor of GQ magazine Che Kurien
If at all, there was as prize for the most secretly guarded wedding, then this one will be written boldly in golden words! We are indeed talking about the hush-hush wedding of actress Antara Mali and Che Kurien, the editor of GQ magazine, which took place on Friday evening.
One has to give it to this couple for closely guarding the wedding so much so that there was not even an ounce of news whiff of romance between the couple. For starters, Antara's husband Che has credit of working in organisations like Reuters, Time Out Mumbai and The Indian Express, prior to him joining GQ.
If the reports are to be believed, then, the newly-weds are already on the way to their honeymoon to an undisclosed destination. Bollywood Hungama wishes the lovely couple a lovely and a Mast married life!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jun 2009 | 3:26 pm Hugely promoted 'Kal Kissne Dekha' gets dull openingVashu Bhagnani went the whole hog to promote his son's launch vehicle "Kal Kissne Dekha" but it has been given the cold-shoulder by audiences despite the fact that it was released after a long dry spell at the box office.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jun 2009 | 2:50 pm Shiney Ahuja arrested on rape charges!Bollywood`s rising star Shiney Ahuja was arrested here late Sunday night for allegedly raping his maid.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 15 Jun 2009 | 1:19 pm
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