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Mini Mathur back as reality TV hostThe vivacious video jockey-turned-television host Mini Mathur is back with another show for Sony's new reality programme - "Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao".Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 2:11 pm Vivek Oberoi to romance three heroines in 'Prince'Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi will be seen romancing three heroines in his much-awaited action thriller "Prince", which will hit the screens on Dec 11.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 2:07 pm Priyanka Chopra latest to catch the Twitter bugAfter many national and international celebrities, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is the latest to have taken to social networking website Twitter in a big way.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 2:04 pm Jackson's mother may look after the kids
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:51 pm The Anti-Sodomy Law of India
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:44 pm History of Gay Pride Parades
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:16 pm Gay Pride Parade in Delhi once again
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:54 am Questions about MJ for fans, familyThe enigma that surrounded Michael Jackson's life continued in his mysterious death as his family gathered at their compound on Saturday in the Los Angeles suburb of Encino to demand answers from the doctor who was with the singer when he died.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:20 am Who will look after Jackson's kids?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am MJ's cardiologist not a suspect: Lawyer
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:31 am I'd love to work with dad again: Akshaye KhannaAkshaye Khanna shared screen space with his dad Vinod Khanna in his debut film "Himalay Putra" 12 years ago.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:30 am Jackson's family wants second autopsy
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:22 am Jackson's doctor cooperating with investigation - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:21 am Jackson's family wants second autopsyMichael Jackson's family on Saturday asked for a second autopsy on the body of the superstar who died on Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital, the coroner's office said.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:14 am Jackson's doctor unavailable as family seeks answersMoving vans arrived Saturday at the rented mansion where Michael Jackson died two days earlier, as questions continued to swirl about the cause of his death, his final days and the future of his children and sizeable estate.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:14 am It's a blast from the past for Bollywood nowIt was all about looking into the future for Bollywood with films like "Aa Dekhen Zara", "13 B" and "Kal Kissne Dekha" hitting the screens in recent times.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:08 am Ambika Soni wants IFFI standards to match Cannes, Berlin festivals - Hindu
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 8:59 am London calling Dr Shah Rukh! - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 5:19 am Shiney's co-stars lashes out at netizens - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 2:37 am Transcript of emergency call from Jackson`s home!Following is the 911 call from Michael Jackson`s Los Angeles home at 12:21(0051 IST) on Thursday. The caller from the singer`s home said that Jackson was not breathing or responding to efforts to revive him.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am `Jacko feared ending up like Elvis`!Jackson`s former wife Lisa Marie has said that he feared dying like Elvis.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am Rahman remembers MJ as `greatest musician of our time`!Remembering the legend of pop, Indian music prodigy AR Rahman extolled Michael Jackson and described him, “one of the greatest musicians of our time.”Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am Michael Jackson`s body released to family after autopsy!Michael Jackson`s body that had been kept in its own crypt at a Los Angeles morgue under lock, has been released to his family after postmortem.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am Foul play ruled out in Michael Jackson`s death!Doctors conducted an autopsy on the body of Michael Jackson on Friday but could not immediately determine what killed the `King of Pop.`Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am Jackson feared being killed before comeback concerts!Pop star Michael Jackson was reportedly worried with his mounting debts and was terrified of his comeback concerts. He once stated, "if I don`t tour they`ll kill me."Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am TOI Chennai wins two Golds in Films Lions - Economic Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm He broke barriers in India but not all - Calcutta Telegraph
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jun 2009 | 9:57 pm Shah Rukh to receive honorary doctorate from British varsityBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain's University of Bedfordshire.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jun 2009 | 7:57 pm Jackson influenced the Malayalam film industryWhile calling the 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson the "greatest musician", music director M.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jun 2009 | 5:31 pm Vivek Oberoi's Prince of Thieves is now Prince It's Showtime
Though Vivek Oberoi has been in news for his 'comeback film' with Ram Gopal Varma, Rakta Charitra, there is another film of his that would be arrive first later this year. After oscillating between Prince of Thieves and simply Prince, the film's title has now been fixed as Prince It's Showtime. There is a relevance to the 'show-time' part, something that director Kookie Gulati reveals as he speaks about the title change.
"Actually, it's not a change in title per se because there was no title fixed in the first place. Prince of Thieves was just a working title and we were always contemplating getting something different as we come closer to the release", says the debutant film maker who has directed quite a few popular music videos in the past.
He confirms though that Prince It's Showtime is the final title of the film.
"Yeah, Prince It's Showtime is final and soon you would see the title being more prominent as we officially break the campaign", Kookie comments, "The phrase 'It's Showtime' is quite relevant to the film as well since this is the line that Prince (Vivek Oberoi) uses throughout the film. It fits in perfectly well with the character and this is why we thought of adding it to the film's title as well in order to set expectations with the audiences."
''Working on Prince It's Showtime has been a fantastic experience'', exclaims Vivek Oberoi, ''It's a story that could be every man's fantasy and every man's nightmare. It is a thrilling and fascinating tale full of twists.'
Also starring Sanjay Kapoor in the role of a cop along with Rajesh Khattar and Dalip Tahil, PRINCE has music by Sachin Gupta with action by Allan Amin
Produced by Kumar Taurani's Tips Music Films, Prince It's Showtime is an action thriller that sees Vivek Oberoi in a new avtar. From his long haired look in his last release Mission Istanbul, Vivek has moved on to a neat, close cropped look for Prince It's Showtime. The film has been extensively shot in South Africa, Bangkok and of course
various locations in India.
With Nandana Sen along with debutant British actress Aruna Shields as the leading ladies, Prince It's Showtime is said to be revolving around the search for a rare gold coin. Apparently, Vivek has performed some dare devilry stunts in the film, one of which required him to be jumping off a plane.
"The film boasts of some great thrills, great action and great fun! I guess that should be enough for me to comment as of now as its scheduled for release on 11th December 2009'', smiles Vivek who also has Qurbaan (earlier titled Jehaad) with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor coming soon.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Jun 2009 | 3:39 pm Jackson feared dying young like Presley: Ex wife
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pm Jackson's body released to family: coroner's office
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jun 2009 | 2:06 pm Transcript of emergency call from Jackson's home
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jun 2009 | 1:28 pm Farhan, Abhishek to adapt Chetan Bhagat's The 3 Mistakes Of My Life onscreen
Well-known author Chetan Bhagat surely seems to have found his foothold in Bollywood. First his book 'One Night @ The Call Centre' was adapted into the motion picture Hello starring Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Sharman Joshi etc and then Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani decided to make his '5 Point Someone' into 3 Idiots with Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sharman Joshi and Madhavan in lead roles.
Now the latest is that Chetan's most recent novel 'The 3 Mistakes Of My Life' will also be adapted into a motion picture and this time the makers are none other than Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment. The film will be directed by Abhishek Kapoor who earlier directed the super-hit Rock On for Excel.
Bollywood Hungama spoke to Chetan to get some more information on how the deal happened. "I was looking for a potential filmmaker to whom I could entrust the job of adapting my third book 'The 3 Mistakes Of My Life' onto celluloid. I happened to meet Farhan a couple of times and spoke to him about working together. He just casually mentioned that even Abhishek Kapoor was looking for a suitable script and that's when things started rolling. Abhishek read the book and really liked the characters. He thought it does have potential to be adapted into a motion picture and that's how things fell into place"
So will Chetan be involved with the screenplay too? "Yes the screenplay is being jointly written by Abhishek, Pubali Chaudhary and I. We are still in the first few drafts. There may be minor changes in the film as compared to the book but primarily it will capture the main spirit of the book"
The film's title and cast is yet to be decided upon. The film is likely to go on floors towards the end of this year or early next year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm Check out Aamir and Kareena on the sets of 3 Idiots
Kareena Kapoor may have a big release round the corner (Kambakkht Ishq) but that hasn't deterred Bollywood's IT girl from finishing off her other pending assignments.
Kareena was busy shooting most of last week with Aamir Khan for Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots. The actors finished a major shooting schedule first in the cold climate of Ladakh and then even shot some vital portions in Delhi. What one can't miss noticing in theses images floating on the internet is Bebo's simple, bespectacled look, a complete opposite from her glamorous avatar in Kambakkht Ishq. She is also seen wearing a simple salwar kameez rather than any western outfit which she is more often seen in.
As for Aamir, the actor seems to be in a light relaxed mood, sporting a light pink tee with blue jeans.
3 Idiots is based on Chetan Bhagat's much acclaimed novel '5 Point Someone' and also stars Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan, Mona Singh and Boman Irani in lead roles.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Jun 2009 | 10:53 am "Arshad has surpassed his previous best role of Circuit" - Anil Kapoor
Given his fame, Anil Kapoor has an unusually sensible attitude. "How are you and what have you been up to?" is what he asks me. "So tell me, are you shuffling between London and Mumbai?" is the next question. I'm sure it was meant to be the other way. Plus, it was an overseas call made from Mumbai to L.A. Nevertheless, he sounds super cool and a dapper dude on the other side. If anyone should know when a party's over, it's Anil Kapoor. In his prime he was a major movie star and pin-up. Today he grows stronger than ever before and the reason is just one lucky film he signed, Slumdog Millionaire. For many people, mostly journalists, the return of Anil Kapoor was simply a convenient excuse to rehash his amazing story. But the difference between then and now is that Anil really is back and reconnected with his passion called films, not just as an actor, but as a committed producer too. His first film Gandhi My Father gathered rave reviews from the world wide Press. Kapoor is someone who tends to get involved. Not getting involved is never an option. The commitment that now fuels his activism has long underpinned his acting and, of late, his producing. He has left behind the jhakas image that lingered for years and is now back in business with some serious production work. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent gets an exclusive ten minutes with the ubercool Kapoor and finds out that he is having the time of his life now because everything that he did before was just a prologue.
After producing a serious film like Gandhi My Father, why back a film like Short Kut which is an out and out comic caper? Is it for commercial reasons?
I'm sure every film is made for a commercial reason. As an actor, I've performed in one of Indian cinema's biggest hits like Mashaal, Karma, Eeshwar, Beta, Lamhe, Kishan Kanhaiya, 1942 A Love Story and Rakhwala. All the films I've mentioned were different from each other. Some were commercial successes and the others were critically acclaimed and some did decent business. So as a producer too I want to be diverse. Short Kut came across to me as a fun film, it had great actors, there was scope for music, comedy, emotions, etc. In fact, there was scope in every department. As a child, I'd love to go and watch a film like this. So why not produce something that is loved by one and all.
As a producer of your film, you have all the rights to be upset with anybody
Brief us about your good friend Akshaye Khanna. After his superlative performance in your debut production, he is seen in your second. Third, fourth, fifth too?
(Laughs) He is a great actor. He is doing a comedy role in Short Kut with so much variety. It's a well rounded performance by him. The good thing about casting Akshaye Khanna is that he is very vulnerable. Short Kut isn't just a normal comic caper for Akshaye which he has done in his past films. You have to be too intense an actor to be funny.
What have you to say about Amrita Rao's makeover in Short Kut and how did you zero her down?
I had seen portions of her film Vivah. I needed a girl who looked like a star, who looked beautiful and had a kind of a personality that she does acting for the passion of it. But she equally gives importance to relationships also. Thus Amrita Rao was the only actor I found who would suit the role. She looks gorgeous in Short Kut and I promise it'll be her best role ever.
Sanjay Dutt is a better dancer than I am
Is there any truth in the rumour that you were upset with Akshaye Khanna for not promoting the film?
As a producer of your film, you have all the rights to be upset with anybody. Sometimes you pamper your actors, someday you are upset with them, sometimes you want to see all the cast work together towards the success of your film and have a good release. I am not upset with him at all. If there is anything Akshaye is not happy about, I'll call him and find out.
How was it to work with Sanjay Dutt again after the last time you were seen with him in Musafir?
It's always fun to meet him. It's like a picnic when you are with Sanjay Dutt. In fact, I told him the very same words, "Let's have a picnic Sanju. Let's do a song together." We had a great time dancing together proving the point, trying to see who is the worst dancer among the two of us and who can come up with the worst ever moves on the dance floor (laughs).
So who's a better dancer then?
You can quote me when I say, "Sanjay Dutt is a better dancer than I am." He is unique and you will soon find out. He is chilled out, looks cool and can carry a music video all by himself. He has done it in the past in Musafir for a track called 'Saki'.
I've just completed four episodes of tele series 24 with Jack Bauer, waiting to for the fifth one
How's Los Angeles keeping you Anil?
Very good I should say. Most of the time I am here now because I am shooting for a tele series called 24 with Jack Bauer. It's an American action / drama serial produced by Fox television and Imagine Entertainment. I've already completed four episodes and currently waiting to get into the fifth one.
Neeraj Vora is known for his wacky sense of humour. Does he surpass himself in Short Kut?
I love Neeraj Vora's sense of humour. He is an extremely talented individual with a diverse caliber in writing and direction. He is India's rare talent who needs to be taken seriously, and that is not funny.
What about Arshad Warsi?
Both Arshad and Akshaye are going to surprise and shock you in Short Kut. He is known all over the world as Circuit. You put them into a serious situation and they will come out making you laugh. Arshad is also a good actor who needs to be taken seriously by our industry. I can surely say this that Arshad has surpassed his previous best role of Circuit.
Are you going to be in India during the release of your film Short Kut?
Currently I am in the United States of America. I will be there in India the day after Short Kut is released, that is the 11th of July. Then again I fly to South Africa on the 12th July to shoot for Anees Bazmee directed film No Problem which is my third Hindi film as a producer.
Any other Hollywood projects you are looking to be a part of now that you are based almost half of the year in the West?
Right now my focus is Short Kut. But yes, I am looking into few Hollywood films and television serials. Bollywood was always big down West but we have changed their perception of the cliché which they had for years and years; that our industry is just about 'song and dance'.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Jun 2009 | 10:42 am Cameron Diaz all excited to work with Tom CruiseCameron Diaz, who starred along side Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky, has said that she is "really excited to work" with him once again in the new action film Wichita.After reading the script, which Cruise had already accepted, she said: "Well,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jun 2009 | 10:09 am Lisa Marie Presley:Jackson feared dying like ElvisThe legendary icon Michael Jackson has passed away and his death is still clouded in mystery. Leaving the world in the most unexpected manner, the King of Pop has left much unsaid. It is in this instance that his ex-wife andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am Yevaraina Yepudaina - ReviewVenkat (Varun Sandesh) is a casual guy and always thinks about himself and even plays tricks to earn money for himself. He is irresponsible and does not respect friends and family members. Once, he comes across Madhumita (Vimala Raman) and fallsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jun 2009 | 10:03 am Vadevvadaina Sare to strike the screens in JulyShooting of Vadevvadaina Sare (Nenu Ready) directed by T Venky and produced by S Srinivasa Rao under the banner of Srivari Cratoins is complete and is now presently busy in post-production works. Dubbing work is in progress now. Speaking on theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jun 2009 | 9:43 am "I was working on an album with Michael Jackson" - Adnan Sami
First his father and now fellow-musician Michael Jackson is gone in less than a week. This hasn't been a good time for Adnan Sami. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson. I'm producing and composing the album. But now I wonder what happens to it!" wonders Adnan.
Describing Michael whom Adnan met a number of times for the album as a childlike genius, Adnan says, "His life was troubled. But his music was his solace. Artistes who suffer always seek an escape route in their art. Ask me, I should know"
When Adnan first received a phone call from Michael and the Jackson brothers they discussed Adnan's music in detail. "The Jacksons knew every detail about my songs. They had studied my music in detail. I listened quietly to them talk about my music. These were the same guys whose music I grew up on."
How did it happen? "Michael's brother Jermaine's wife Halima is from Afghanistan. For some time she lived in Chandigarh. She got acquainted with my music while in India and she took my music to LA and introduced her husband to it. And then Jermaine introduced Michael and Janet to my music."
Adnan had three meetings with the Jacksons in Los Angeles. "It was progressing slowly. They like to work at their own pace. No hurry. The album is like Motown-music-meets-world-music-meets-Indian-music. I've brought the Sarangi and the Tabla-Dholak into their music."
It's Adnan's first English-language album, and being produced by the Jacksons. Adnan is also singing one song in the album.
Speaking of the Jacksons Adnan says, "They're very humble people. Always attentive to what I say, always open to innovations and suggestions. They recognized a component in my musical style, and that is this. I really like strong base lines in my songs. What they don't know is, that's something I learnt from the music of the Jacksons."
This is the first full-fledged collaboration between an Asian musician and major American musical icons. "I can't believe I'm actually working with the Jacksons. Without Michael it won't be the same. We've completed four songs...I'm really enjoying this. I realize I enjoy playback singing. But the independent albums are where I'm totally able to express myself."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Jun 2009 | 9:43 am
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