All you wanted to know about New York

The rush of big budget movies has begun now that the strike has ended and arriving this week is yet another biggie- Yash Raj Films' New York. The film, directed by Kabir Khan (of Kabul Express fame) stars John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Katrina Kaif and Irrfan Khan in lead roles. The film is a story of three friends and how one incident changes their lives forever. Set against the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks that shook the world, New York looks like one film to look out for this season. Bollywood Hungama brings you all that you wanted to know about New York and much more only in this exclusive section.   Preview   New York is a contemporary story of friendship set against the larger than life backdrop of a city often described as the centre of the... More...     Music Reviews   In an album which is primarily made of solo tracks, the next to follow is Mohit Chauhan's 'Tune Jo Na Kaha'. It starts with... More...   News   - 'Katrina Kaif' Barbie at Bloomingdale in New York - Neil Nitin Mukesh had to get a tanned look for Aa Dekhen Zara & New York - Title confirmed as New York for Kabir Khan's next; promo to unveil with RNBDJ   Features   - "New York is about America's attitude before and after 9/11" - Irrfan Khan - "All detainees were stripped naked & their body shaved to humiliate them" - Kabir Khan - John Abraham studied The Holy Quran very closely for New York - John and Neil doing a 'Dostana' in 'New York'? - "New York is a dramatic thriller" - John Abraham - Yash Raj Films' New York is being shot in Philadelphia   Gallery   Wallpapers Movie Stills - Movie Screensaver: New York - On the Sets: New York - First Look: New York   Broadband   Theatrical Trailer (New York) Hai Junoon - Remix (New York) - Promo 1 (New York) - Promo 2 (New York) - Promo 3 (New York) - Promo 4 (New York) - Promo 5 (New York) - Promo 6 (New York) - Promo 7 (New York) - Mere Sang - Remix (New York) - Hai Junoon (New York) - The Making Of "Hai Junoon - Remix" (New York) - Katrina Kaif Speaks About 'New York' Part 1 - Katrina Kaif Speaks About 'New York' Part 2 - John Abraham Speaks About 'New York' - Kabir Khan Speaks About 'New York' Part 1 - Kabir Khan Speaks About 'New York' Part 2
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 23 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm

Madhur defends Priyanka, after Gowariker challenged her win at IIFA

Madhur Bhandarkar For Madhur Bhandarkar, it was not just a professional jolt but also an emotional setback when Ashutosh Gowariker publicly challenged Priyanka Chopra's win as the Best Female Actor at IIFA. That's because people in question were those who have been his friends over the years. "Ashu has been my friend for such a long time that I don't even remember since when. We have been like a family. On the other hand, Priyanka too is not just a professional acquaintance after Fashion. We are good friends and I have to stand by her first as a friend and then as a professional. It leaves a bad taste in the mouth when someone challenges the entire honor that she is getting internationally", reacts Madhur, though in a guarded tone as he is busy accumulating accolades in Moscow, a place where Hindi movies used to be a regular a few decades back. "Well, response to Fashion at the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) should have us filmmakers rethink about considering this to be a major territory for Bollywood films", says Madhur from Moscow, "A 250 strong audience loved the film when it was screened at October multiplex. It was a full house and people were willing to sit on aisles. Comprising of 'aam junta' and some film critics, audiences were in awe of the clothes being worn." Madhur also comments that language was not an issue since the auditorium also had the facility of an interpreter who explained the scenes as they moved in their native language. Coming back to Priyanka Chopra being the darling of the crowds once again after the film's screening, Madhur quips, "I guess with Moscow people also warming up to Priyanka, Ashu will realize that she is actually enticing an international audience. Moreover, with a dozen odd awards already in her kitty since the beginning of the year for her performance in Fashion, I think 'aam junta', film followers as well as jury have taken their call. I am surprised Ashu made that statement in the first place." He goes on to conclude, "I don't see any reason why I should be the voice coming out in support when the world is acknowledging her performance and the looks. Ashu should only be happy as an acclaimed actress like her features in his What's Your Raashee? " While the release date of What's Your Raashee? has been set as 25th September, Priyanka Chopra's much-in-news Kaminey is all geared up to arrive on 14th August. Meanwhile, Madhur's next film Jail would not be seeing a release before December in light of a huge pile up of releases that would see a priority release.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2009 | 2:23 pm

Akshaye Khanna back in action - Times of India


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Akshaye Khanna back in action
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If Imran Khan hasn't shot for five months, Akshaye Khanna hasn't faced a camera in six months. His last release, a dud —Priyadarshan's Mere Baap Pehle Aap - was a year ago.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 2:10 pm

Megan Fox voted sexiest woman alive

Megan Fox voted sexiest woman aliveThe <i>Transformers</i> actress Megan Fox has topped the 100 'sexiest women in the world' poll for the second successive year. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 2:09 pm

Marriage will have to wait: Aamir Ali

Marriage will have to wait: Aamir AliTelevision actor Aamir Ali wants to team up with his actress girlfriend Sanjeeda Sheikh for romantic television shows, but isn't thinking about marriage right now.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 1:58 pm

Shiney was not drunk at time of rape: police

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja was not drunk when he allegedly raped his domestic help, according to the forensic reports, a police official said today.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 1:17 pm

John, Katrina share initmate moments

John, Katrina share initmate momentsSalman Khan better keep his eyes shut when the video of the song <i>Mere Sang</i> from the upcoming Yashraj film <i>New York</i> plays out on the screen. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:20 pm

Akshay is a good kisser: Denise Richards

Akshay is a good kisser: Denise RichardsFormer Bond girl Denise Richards has done some passionate scenes with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar in <I>Kambakkht Ishq</I> and says he is a good kisser. <br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pm

Cameron unveils her star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

London, (ANI): Cameron Diaz has unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The star, however, suggested that the honorary star actually brings actors to the ground."It really is the place where people can
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:09 pm

Peter finds too painful to read about Katie's fling

London, (ANI): Peter Andre has admitted that he still loves his estranged wife Katie Price a.k.a Jordan. The 'Mysterious Girl' singer said that it's 'too painful' to read stories about his estranged wife's fling with hunk Anthony Lowther, 28."I still love
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:01 pm

Kevin Spacey to allow TV cameras into his London theatre

Washington (ANI): American actor Kevin Spacey has revealed that he is considering allowing TV cameras into his London theatre, to shoot a reality TV documentary. Spacey, 49, has received many offers from TV bosses ever since he has taken over as
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:56 am

Roadie Tamanna rages over sex clip - Hindustan Times


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Roadie Tamanna rages over sex clip
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Roadie Tamanna, who has made headlines with her fake sex tape scandal, is really upset with media for publishing the story. In a telephonic interview to a tabloid paper Tamanna has rubbished the claims that she's appeared in a sex tape.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:50 am

Slumdog actor arrested for extortion

Slumdog actor arrested for extortionA 21-year old actor of Slumdog Millionaire was arrested for allegedly extorting money and threatening to kill a casting director. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:48 am

Formal launch of Nagarjuna's film on June 24 - Oneindia


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Formal launch of Nagarjuna's film on June 24
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The latest film with Akkineni Nagarjuna as hero to be produced by D Sivaprasad Reddy, who has made several films like Vicky Dada, Allari Alludu, Sitaramaraju, Nenunnanu and King with the same hero under the banner of Kamakshi Kala Movies will be ...
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:46 am

Duchovny, Leoni to save marriage for kids

Washington, (ANI): Actor David Duchovny and his wife Tea Leoni are reportedly determined to make their marriage work for the sake of their kids. The couple, who parted ways for some time last year after Duchovny's sex addiction treatment, were said
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:43 am

Matthew McConaughey to be dad again

London (ANI): Matthew McConaughey has announced on the net that he is expecting his second child with girlfriend Camila Alves. "Happy Father's Day. It's my first, and the last 11 months with Levi and Camila have been the most rewarding adventure
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:41 am

Jordan covers her Peter's tattoo with thick black X

London, (ANI): Jordan has apparently put a thick black X over the tattooed name of her estranged husband Peter Andre in a bid to cross him out of her life. The glamour girl, who is presently locked in a bitter divorce
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:39 am

Shiney wasn't drunk: Medical reports

Shiney wasn't drunk: Medical reportsMedical reports of actor Shiney Ahuja, arrested for allegedly raping his 20-year-old domestic help, have suggested that he was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of incident, police said.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:39 am

LaBeouf opens up about his eye injury during Transformers

Washington, (ANI): American actor Shia LaBeouf has opened up about the eye injury that he got on the set of the Transformers sequel. At first it had been reported that LaBeouf, 23, had been injured during a controlled explosion on the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:37 am

Denise Richards says Akshay is a good kisser

Washington, (ANI): Hollywood actress Denise Richards admits that she loved locking lips with Bollywood actor and 'sexiest man in India' Akshay Kumar in their upcoming film Kambakkht Ishq. The former Bond girl is quite impressed with Kumar's kissing skills and is
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:36 am

Madras HC says no Pyramid Saimira plea - Business Standard


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Madras HC says no Pyramid Saimira plea
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The Madras High Court today refused to stay the appointment of the Provisional Liquidator (PL) to Chennai-based entertainment company Pyramid Saimira Theatre Ltd (PSTL).
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:34 am

Leighton Meester's 'sex tape' finds no buyer

Washington (ANI): After Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, Kim Kardashian and Elizabeth Jagger, Leighton Meester's alleged sex tape is in the circuit, but it's too expensive for website owners. The video featuring the Gossip Girl star priced at a staggering 100,000 dollars
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Nandamuri Balakrishna in Bhishma

Thespian, Dr NT Ramarao, played the role of ‘Bhishma’ in his very prime age. Donning such a grand old man’s role was a challenge to him those days. After a long gap, his next generation hero and his son Nandamuri Balakrishna
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Fatwa issued against Shah Rukh Khan

Fatwa issued against Shah Rukh KhanAn Islamic seminary has issued a fatwa against Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan for allegedly making comments against Islam even as Muslim religious leaders distanced themselves from the decree, calling it &quot;unnecessary&quot; as the actor has offered his clarification.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:18 am

Aishwarya graces Verve cover - Bollywood Mantra


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Aishwarya graces Verve cover
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the powerhouse of beauty and talent. She holds many adjectives of beauty and reached a point which can only be achieved through hard work and dedication.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 11:13 am

Matthew McConaughey expecting second child

Matthew McConaughey expecting second childHollywood heartthrob Matthew McConaughey is expecting his second child with Brazilian girlfriend Camilla Alves.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:58 am

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's studio burgled, My Name Is Khan's tracks safe though

Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonca This year, the date 14th June seemed to be jinxed for Bollywood. On one hand, while Shiney Ahuja got accused of raping his maid, there was yet another crime that took place, but didn't quite make it to the newspapers' headlines. This was about a robbery that took place at the ultra-tech studios of the musical trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. This incident shocked the trio, as they had stored most of their unrecorded tunes in the studios computers which were stolen. The only solace of news in this entire incident was that some of the recorded yet unreleased tracks of the Karan Johar's much awaited film My Name Is Khan remained untouched. When Bollywood Hungama contacted Loy Mendonsa to get more information on the incident, he did confirm the theft, but refused to give any further details. All that he said was, "The police have swung into action and have asked the three of us to remain tight lipped and not disclose anything as the investigation is currently underway."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:40 am

Sushant Singh ready to direct film

Sushant Singh ready to direct filmNational Award winning actor Sushant Singh, who is still remembered for playing a dacoit in Ram Gopal Varma's <I>Jungle</I>, is planning to wield the megaphone soon.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:40 am

Sushant Singh ready to direct film next year

National Award winning actor Sushant Singh, who is still remembered for playing a dacoit in Ram Gopal Varma's "Jungle", is planning to wield the megaphone soon.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:26 am

John, Katrina share initmate moments - NDTV.com


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John, Katrina share initmate moments
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Salman Khan better keep his eyes shut when the video of the song Mere Sang from the upcoming Yashraj film New York plays out on the screen.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:12 am

Akshay is a good kisser: Denise Richards - NDTV.com


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Akshay is a good kisser: Denise Richards
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Former Bond girl Denise Richards has done some passionate scenes with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar in Kambakkht Ishq and says he is a good kisser.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:12 am

Rakesh Roshan, Anurag Basu decide to release Kites in December

Rakesh Roshan The seeming deadlock over the release of the much-hyped Kites is now over. Producer Rakesh Roshan and director Anurag Basu have agreed on how different the English and Hindi versions of the film would be. While the supposed steamy scenes would be the same in both versions, there would be separate voice-overs in Hindi and English, both done by Hrithik Roshan, whose love story the film chronicles in a style that would recall David Lean's Brief Encounter and K Balachander's Ek Dujje Ke Liye. Director Anurag Basu refutes the report that the steamy scenes in the two versions will be different in Hindi and English. "We can't cheat Hindi audiences. The so-called steamy scenes will be the same in both versions. The visuals will remain unchanged in both. There won't be anything radically different in the two versions because Hrithik and Barbara Mori speak English-Hindi and Spanish, respectively in both English and Hindi." So what would make the two versions different? "The narrative, the voiceover. Hrithik Roshan will do the voiceover. In the Hindi version Hrithik will do the voiceover in Hindi and in English he'll do it English. That would be the basic difference between the two versions." About being designated the director of the decade at IIFA, Rakesh Roshan says, "I'm flattered. There were other truly deserving directors in the reckoning. I must've done something right."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:10 am

Akshay eagerly awaiting Kambakkht Ishq

Akshay eagerly awaiting Kambakkht IshqHe was written off after the debacle of <I>Chandni Chowk To China</I> and <I>8X10 Tasveer</I>, but Akshay Kumar is back to entertain audiences with his full-on masala act in the action-thriller <I>Kambakkht Ishq</I> that experts hope will pull the industry out of the dumps.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2009 | 10:09 am

Is Lara dating Bhupati? - IndiaGlitz


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Is Lara dating Bhupati?
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Speculations about Lara Dutta and Dino Morea have driven the rumour mills bonkers, so much so that once they were a couple a while back and later the duo were supposed to have parted ways.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 9:34 am

Hrithik's marriage stopped Barbara from loving him - Oneindia


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Hrithik's marriage stopped Barbara from loving him
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Her alleged love affair with Hrithik Roshan created a lot of buzz in Bollywood earlier this year but Barbara Mori has now said Hrithik's marriage stopped her from loving him.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 9:34 am

"New York track is not plagiarized" - Pritam

Pritam Chakraborty The super-successful Pritam Chakraborty is a very unhappy man right now. The accusation that the track 'Hai Junoon' from New York is copied from a track 'Naluri Lelaki' by the Samsons has put the composer in a state of depression. Defending himself, Pritam says, "When I was getting inspired by outside sources, I openly admitted it, right up to the title track in Race. Now when I am not copying from any source why am I being attacked? 'Hai Junoon' is not copied from any source. I can swear on my music on that. I've vowed never to copy from any source." Surprisingly, the charge was leveled first by singer Pankaj Awasthi on the internet. Awasthi has sung for Pritam in New York. On Yashraj Films' request Awasthi hastily withdrew his plagiarism allegations against Pritam but the damage was done. The latest allegation has taken its toll on Pritam's family life. "My wife is very disturbed. And I haven't slept for two nights," said Pritam on Sunday afternoon. "What is the point of success when we aren't allowed to enjoy it? The internet is filled with abuse against me. It's unfair. That's all I can say." Pritam returned from Goa before he was assailed by these accusations. He was there for a very unusual assignment. We generally have composers settling scores before the film starts shooting, or at the most delivering individual songs before it is being shot. But here's a case in reverse. Pritam flew to Goa this week to check out the shooting of Rohit Shetty's All The Best before composing the song. Explains Pritam, "I understood what my producer Ajay Devgan and the director Rohit wanted. And I already had a couple of tunes in mind for the situation. But we decided I go there get a feel of the mood and then compose. Once I went to Goa I got a complete feel of the rhythm and tempo and atmosphere of the scene. I immediately knew which tune to use." Pritam returned from Goa to these terrible accusations.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2009 | 9:33 am

Shiney not intoxicated: Forensic report - Oneindia


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Shiney not intoxicated: Forensic report
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Actor Shiney Ahuja was not intoxicated when he allegedly raped his 18-year-old maid servant on June 14. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at Kalina has submitted the blood test report of the actor to the police and it indicated that he was not ...
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Jun 2009 | 9:02 am

All eyes on 'Kambakkht Ishq'

Download K.I. wallpapers "I never thought KAMBAKKHT ISHQ would turn out to be a massive film. Of course, with Akshay and Kareena in the cast, it was meant to be a big-budget film, but the film grew in size and stature the moment we finished scripting and began casting," KAMBAKKHT ISHQ producer Sajid Nadiadwala admits. There's no denying that everyone's keenly watching KAMBAKKHT ISHQ for various reasons. One of the prime reasons being, the film is expected to bail out the industry from its current crisis-ridden situation. The expectations, hence, are humungous. KAMBAKKHT ISHQ is helmed by first-time director Sabbir Khan, who has been an apprentice to Mahesh Bhatt and also David Dhawan [during the making of MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI]. Incidentally, Sajid's last three films have been helmed by debutantes -- JAAN-E-MANN [Shirish Kunder], HEYY BABYY [Sajid Khan] and now, KAMBAKKHT ISHQ. "They [newcomers] add so much freshness to a film. They come up with innovative ideas and their approach to work is unadulterated," Sajid explains. KAMBAKKHT ISHQ stars three Hollywood celebrities -- Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards. "Actually, their names cropped up while scripting the movie. Little did we realise then that they would eventually star in the film," the prolific producer admits. Was it tough getting them on board? "A lot of pre-production work and detailing went into it. It took us several months of planning to get them on board," he states. While KAMBAKKHT ISHQ is slated for release next week, Sajid is getting ready to launch three more projects, with Sajid Khan [HOUSEFULL], Siddharth Anand [Ranbir-Priyanka starrer isn't titled yet] and Imtiaz Ali.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2009 | 7:17 am

Release dates re-shuffled again

Download New York wallpapers The release dates have been re-shuffled, yet again. The producers and distributors worked out the release schedule of forthcoming films, soon after the strike was called off. But with more and more films jumping in the fray, the producers and distributors met over the weekend and decided to re-work on the release schedule. The new release dates of all major films are as follows... 26 June: NEW YORK 3 July: KAMBAKKHT ISHQ 10 July: SHORTKUT 17 July: JASHNN 24 July: LUCK 31 July: LOVE AAJ KAL 7 August: AGYAAT 14 August: KAMINEY and LIFE PARTNER 21 August to 11 September [Ramzan]: Any film can come in this period 18 September: WANTED and DIL BOLE HADIPPA 25 September: WHAT'S YOUR RAASHEE? 2 October: WAKE UP SID and DO KNOT DISTURB 9 October [pre-Diwali week]: No major release yet 16 October [Diwali]: BLUE, ALADIN and MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA 23 October: No major release yet 30 October: LONDON DREAMS 6 November: AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI 13 November: TUM MILE 20 November: No major release yet 27 November: DE DHAN DHANA DHAN Note:- All relatively smaller films can release any time in the above dates. Major films like KITES, RANN, JAIL, ALL THE BEST, YAHOO, HOOK YA CROOK, QURBAN, VEER, ROCKET SINGH, 3 IDIOTS, MY NAME IS KHAN and any such films are free to release any time December 1 onwards, without any restrictions.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2009 | 7:08 am

Is Lara dating Bhupati?

Speculations about Lara Dutta and Dino Morea have driven the rumour mills bonkers, so much so that once they were a couple a while back and later the duo were supposed to have parted ways. However the latest buzz is that Lara has finally moved over Dino Morea.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Priyanka Chopra: Ten times lucky!

Priyanka Chopra is one lucky gal inspite of Ashutosh Gowarikar’s comments about the actor deserving to win the IIFA best actor award, Piggy Chops has managed to grab ten awards for her performance in Fashion.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Bebo Sizzling in Kambakkht Ishq

Bebo Sizzling in Kambakat Ishq
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Hollywood inspires Bollywood, always

Masterpieces are always an outcome of inspiration. For instances like an artist paints a scenery by getting inspired from the nature, a student inspired with a famed danseuse tries to imitate his/her performance. These examples portray an effort to bring something unique, something different to a larger sect of people who might be unaware of the original. In similar case, there are many outstandi
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Soha defends Shiney Ahuja

For long now we have heard about all the reports of Soha Ali Khan and Shiney Ahuja not seeing eye-to-eye on the sets of ‘Accident’, until Shiney got arrested in a rape case.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Just A Minute With: Katrina Kaif

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Katrina Kaif is not your typical Bollywood heroine -- she wasn't born in India and can barely speak Hindi.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 22 Jun 2009 | 5:43 pm

'Kites' to hit screens in December

The much-talked about Hrithik Roshan starrer "Kites" is scheduled for December release and producer Rakesh Roshan and director Anurag Basu have also agreed on how different the English and Hindi versions of the film would be.
Source: Entertainment News | 22 Jun 2009 | 5:41 pm

Ali Akbar Khan was a treat for music lovers: Amitabh

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan remembers legendary "sarod genius" Ali Akbar Khan, saying he was a treat for music lovers especially when he used to play with sitar maestro Ravi Shankar and tabla exponent Ustad Allah Rakha.
Source: Entertainment News | 22 Jun 2009 | 5:32 pm

Kanti Shah announces Rape, a film inspired by Shiney Ahuja's case

Rape It's said that 'Reel life always imitates real life'. If you are one of those who disagree with this, we are sure that filmmaker Kanti Shah will change your belief. For starters, Kanti Shah is the 'almost King' of C-grade films. Testimonials to his filmmaking reflect in his 'creative' titles like Free Entry, Duplicate Sholay, Kabhi Kranti Kabhi Jung ('K3J'), Marna Zaroori Hai and the last released Lage Raho Partner. The goods news for all his fans is that this man is back and how! He has announced a very 'topical' film called Rape. Yes, you heard the name right. Going by the 'USP' of this filmmaker, we are sure that the 'topicality' of this film has anything and everything related to the recent rape controversy surrounding Shiney Ahuja. When Bollywood Hungama spoke to Kanti regarding Rape, he was initially reluctant to 'reveal' anything about the plot reasoning that it was a very tight-bound script and has been strictly kept under the wraps. It took a little probing from our end to get the following 'revelation' from Kanti. He said "Yes, my latest film Rape has been heavily inspired by the Shiney Ahuja case. While the hero's name is Imran, the heroine is Sapna and both are newcomers. Mark my words; they are definitely the faces to watch out for! My film has got 5 songs in all with its lilting music composed by the very talented Sameer Sen (of Dilip Sen - Sameer Sen). Of these 5 songs, two are super duper item numbers!" A little more probing from our end actually got us to the 'Plot' of the film. Shah added, "All that I can tell you is that since the film is called Rape, it will obviously deal with the sensitive subject of rape. And it has the hero raping the heroine. That's all. I think I have told you enough. Beyond this, I cannot tell even a word more. But, do watch out for this film soon! It's bound to rock the nation." Well, for those who are waiting with bated breath for Kanti Shah's Rape, here's another piece of information. There's yet another film that has been 'inspired' by the Shiney Ahuja case. It's called Chamak, The Shiny with actors Hiten and Divya playing the lead. After all this, one wonders as to what will be Shiney's reaction to the saying 'Imitation is the best form of flattery'.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Jun 2009 | 4:37 pm

Imran Khan attends Weirdass Ham-ateur Nights

Imran Khan Weirdass Productions, the production house of renowned stand-up comedian Vir Das, organized India's first ever Ham-ateur Nights. The basic aim of these Ham-ateur Nights is to give an ideal platform for upcoming talents in the field of comedy right from stand up to sketch comedy, from musical to slap stick comedy. The first Ham-ateur Night took place at Blue Frog, Mumbai. "India has a huge pool of talent as far stand-up comedy is concerned and I hope to be able to discover and nurture these gifted individuals, by giving them a launch pad," says Vir Das. Imran Khan Making the Ham-ateur Night extra special was Imran Khan who graced the event with his presence. Being a friend of Vir Das, he was invited to watch the 10 performances as they took place at the Ham-ateur Nights and later even announced a winner. The nights ended at a perfect note with Vir himself doing the closing performance. Vir Das plans to organise these Ham-ateur Nights across the country to promote the local talent.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pm

Akshaye, Amrita shoot for romantic song of Short Kut at Phuket

Short Kut - The Con Is On They say that 'There is no shortcut to success'. But Akshaye Khanna and Arshad Warsi are here to change this equation in their forthcoming film Short Kut - The Con is On. The film stars the whole battalion of stars including the likes of Akshaye Khanna, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Simi Garewal, Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor and Chunky Pandey amongst others. The film has got its lovely music composed by the talented trio of Shankar- Ehsaan- Loy. Short Kut - The Con Is On Talking about the music, the album has got four songs. Of all the songs, there is this track called 'Kal Nau Baje' which happens to be the only romantic number in the film. While the song is picturised on the 'suddenly-so-sexy' Amrita Rao and Akshaye Khanna, it has been shot at the exotic location of Phuket islands. Well, the story doesn't end there. According to reliable sources from the film, the cast and crew used to travel for a whopping two hours to reach the middle of the ocean to shoot for the song! Not just that, their vanity vans were replaced by yachts while shooting in the sea and they used to commute in a tiny speedboat from the shore to the location. One just hopes that all of this hard work should get translated into success for everyone associated with this film. After all, someone has rightly said that 'There is no Short Kut to success', we mean...shortcut!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Jun 2009 | 3:52 pm

Zayed bonds with 'bro' Fardeen

Zayed Khan has been bonding more closely than ever before with cousin Fardeen ever since he lost his father, Feroz Khan.
Source: Entertainment News | 22 Jun 2009 | 3:19 pm

INTERVIEW - Zoo Digital targets foreign markets for growth

LONDON (Reuters) - British digital media group Zoo Digital is targeting overseas markets such as Bollywood to continue growth in its core business after doubling its revenues last year, CEO Stewart Green told Reuters on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 22 Jun 2009 | 1:31 pm