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Raveena lends helping hand to education sponsorship progRaveena Tandon has always been associated with different charitable programmes.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:51 pm TV reality shows - taking the tried and tested route
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:25 pm Saif dons the Elvis's robes for 'Love Aaj Kal'Was that the late rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley doing the jig in the promotional track of "Love Aaj Kal"? But why was he wearing a pagri? Take a closer look -- it's our very own Saif Ali Khan.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:19 pm Parvesh-Jai to showcase bridal wear at B'lore eventDesigner duo Parvesh-Jai, known for their resort wear collection, are all set to showcase their bridal wear line at the upcoming Bangalore fashion week (BFW) on July 23-26.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:16 pm Saif dons Elvis's robes for Love Aaj Kal
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:57 pm Movie review: Love Guru
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:40 pm Custody hearing of MJ's kids delayed
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:45 pm Nobody can replace Govinda: David Dhawan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:41 pm Lindsay Lohan dresses as Monroe again
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:28 pm Aamir's educational 'date' with Hillary - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm Gerard Butler denies dating Jennifer Aniston
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:33 pm Teach children to be caring: Aamir KhanToo much competition has taken away the humanitarian aspect from schoolchildren, who seem to be lost in the race of mathematical calculations and report cards, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan said Saturday as he participated in an interactive session with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the 140-year-old St. Xaviers' College for an interactive session here Saturday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:02 pm Wish you a very Happy Birthday, Priyanka - Total Filmy
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:02 pm The independent Shruti Haasan - Total Filmy
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm Genelia's acting dumb, and she hates it
So far Genelia D'Souza has played girls who have got their acts together and their heads screwed firmly to their shoulders. But that's about to change.
In her next film Life Partner Genelia is cast as a super-dumb broad. And the actress is cringing.
''This chick thinks she knows it all when she's clueless. She doesn't know how dumb she is. She's got loads of money and time and she keeps trying different vocations. For starters she attempts a career in singing and she's a disaster at it.''
Playing this scatter-brain was very tough for Genelia. ''I'm not the least like this rich pampered clueless chick. And I'd certainly not try my hand at anything I wouldn't
succeed in. But this character keeps bumbling from one experience to another. She's a nightmare.''
To add to Genelia's woes, her character in Life Partner is hated by one of her favourite actors. ''Govinda whom I adore detests me in the film. Every time we're together heâs snarling and scowling at me. I hated that.''
Though there are other lead parts in Life Partner Genelia says she is not worried. ''I'm the female protagonist in the ensemble cast.''
Wonder where that leaves poor Prachi Desai!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:27 pm Shahid Kapur to receive Rajiv Gandhi Award
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:03 pm Teaching should be a high paying job: Aamir KhanTeaching should be a 'high paying job' to attract the best possible talent, Bollywood star Aamir Khan declared here Saturday as he, along with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the 140-year-old St. Xavier's College here for an interactive session with its students and academics.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:01 pm Shahid Kapoor to receive Rajiv Gandhi AwardAfter eminent personalities like Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani, Sunita Williams and Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor becomes the latest recipient of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Award.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:52 am BSNL and Hungama Digital Media launch on-demand digital entertainment service website
Last week, the whole of digital arena witnessed a historic day in the making, when BSNL Broadband, India's largest Broadband operator, announced the national launch of 'BSNL.Hungama.com' with Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. For the uninitiated, BSNL.Hungama.com happens to be India's first of its kind on-demand digital entertainment service, which has been conceptualized and created by Hungama Digital Media. One of the biggest attractions of this new initiative includes dedicated pages to the hottest and most happening celebrities in the country. BSNL and Hungama Digital Media unveiled the first celebrity page amrita.bsnl.hungama.com, on one of the country's most talented actors - Amrita Rao. The page is dedicated to entertainment content related to Amrita alone - videos, wall-papers, ring-tones and music - all from her work.
Commenting on the association, Neeraj Roy, Managing Director & CEO, Hungama Digital Media, said, "We are very excited about our partnership with India's number one broadband service provider BSNL, to launch the country's first On Demand Entertainment store. Currently, BSNL has close to 4 million Broadband Internet subscribers and we are proud to be the pioneers in providing them with access to entertainment as and when they seek it. We look forward to introducing many more such services & offerings that will revolutionize the online entertainment experience for BSNL subscribers."
While Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, said, "As a leader in the telecommunications space, we continuously introduce new value added products and services for our subscribers to enrich their entertainment experience. By launching BSNL.Hungama.com, I believe that we have set a new benchmark in providing an innovative service at the most competitive price points. I look forward to further strengthening our association with Hungama to introduce a number of exciting new services for our subscribers in the coming months."
With this, Hungama Digital Media adds one more feather to its already glittering cap. Way to go, Hungama!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:42 am Elvis is Singh! Saif dons the legend's robes for 'Love Aaj Kal'Was that the late rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley doing the jig in the promotional track of 'Love Aaj Kal'? But why was he wearing a pagri? Take a closer look -- it's our very own Saif Ali Khan.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:33 am Raveena lends helping hand to education sponsorship programmeRaveena Tandon has always been associated with different charitable programmes. Now the actress has associated herself with a sponsorship programme to provide quality education to poor children.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:32 am 'Love Guru' a love story told in styleFilm Review: 'Love Guru'; Cast: Tarun, Radhika Pandit, Dileep Raj, Pragna Shetty, Sharan; Director: Prashanth; Music: Joshua Sridhar; Rating:***1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:02 am 'Eddelu Manjunatha': neat satirical entertainerFilm: 'Eddelu Manjunatha'; Cast: Jaggesh, Yagna Shetty, Tabala Naani, V. Manohar, Shyam Prasad, A.S. Murthy; Producer: Sanath Kumar; Story-Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: Guru Prasad; Music: Anoop Sileen; Camera: Ashok Raman; Rating ***1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:01 am 'Achchamundu Achchamundu' - sensitive theme, poor translationFilm 'Achchamundu Achchamundu'; Cast: Prasanna, Sneha, John Shea; Director: Arun Vaidyanathan; Music: Karthik Raja; Ratings: **Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am What was Shahid addicted to as a child?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 10:53 am Priyanka Chopra turns 27
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 10:50 am Shahid Kapoor to receive the Rajiv Gandhi award for Best Actor
With the kind of flight that the cutie-pie has taken to stardom these days, its not surprising that is showcase will be full of awards and rewards galore. The latest one in his kitty will be in the form of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Awards that is given to a person who shows eminence in his chosen field. The award function will be held in the second week of August, just around the release of Shahid's most anticipated film till date - Kaminey.
Talking about the award, an excited Shahid said "I was pleasantly surprised to get the news about my being chosen for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi award. I'm only 28 years old and it's really early in my career. I feel humbled and honoured to be chosen by the jury."
For the uninitiated, the earlier recipients for this award have been the likes of legendary greats like Sunita Williams, Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani and Amitabh Bachchan among others.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:58 am 'Vedigundu Murugesan': predictable but quite funnyFilm: 'Vedigundu Murugesan'; Cast: Pasupathy, Jyothirmayee, Vadivelu, Deepa, Veera, Raneesh; Music: Dhina; Cinematography: Bala Barani; Directed by: Moorthy; Ratings: **1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:31 am US, Iraqi DJs collaborate to spread message of peaceOn July 22, DJs Aaron James from New York and MoCity Abood from Baghdad will come together to spread the message of love, peace and happiness from two countries that have gone to war against each other twice in the recent past. They will hold the 'Drop Beats Not Bombs - From New York to Baghdad' concert in the capital.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am Subhash K Jha speaks on Jashnn
Rejoice! The Bhatts are back with a film that rips a hole in the heart, and lodges itself deep into your consciousness ...for a bit at least.
It's hard to move away from the territory of trauma that Bhatt perennially creates for his characters. His protagonists suffer because they allow themselves the luxury of feeling and hurting in an utterly self-centered way.
In a marked departure from the sacrificial mother-figures of our movies the film's central character Nisha (played with gut-wrenching brutal self honesty by Shahana Goswami) is shown to be a rich man's mistress not because of her kid brother but because, as she roars in one of the narrative's soul-piercing highest-pitched sequences, she has gotten so used to luxuries she canât queue for buses any more.
Jashnn, like Mahesh Bhatt's Jannat before it wallows in the transparent hunger of today's lifestyle and how far individuals are able to go in pursuit of the next thrill.
At its heart Jashnn is a simple story about four troubled people tied together in a baffling labyrinth of complicated emotions.
As Adhyayan Suman, rising to the challenge of playing the author-backed role of Aakash Didi's ladla and destiny's unfavoured wannabe Michael Jackson, says to his spunky girlfriend (a never-say-why chick who moves in with her guy in his garage music room), ''Your brother was supporting my sister. Now you're supporting me. What a family we are!''
Bhatt's people are never afraid of facing the truth about themselves, no matter how ugly. And it can't get any uglier than the sequence where Akaash, angry embittered cornered and moneyless steals from a woman's purse in a bar to pay for his drinks.
There's a redemptive counterpoint to this hideous moment of compromise. There always is. And when it comes, Jashnn you feel like applauding our young hero's proclivity to look life in all its garish shades straight in the eye.
In what could be considered the best re-launch since Mallika Sherawat in the Bhatts' Murder, Adhyayan Suman gets a role with a graph and grip that most newcomers fantasize about in their most orgasmic dreams. Adhyayan surrenders himself completely to the bum-musician's inner world, emerging with emotions that lie buried too deep for tears fears and jeers. He cries openly and feelingly for his lost and redeemed dignity, he makes love to his girlfriend with the same tender look in his eyes as when he cuts a cake with his sister. He grits his teeth when his sister is insulted for her parasitical life as a rich man's mistress. He rejoices when she's liberated. He's a Mahesh Bhatt hero.
Shahana Goswami the truest new-millennium inheritor Shabana Azmi's histrionic kingdom goes through the role of squalid dependency and emotional liberation with a velocity of expressions that expand the screen space into a universe of articulated angst. Of course the dialogues help. Shahana's sequence where she tells a cheesy guy
she wants to be something better than meat in the market is proof enough of her capabilities.
It's interesting to see Anjana Sukhani turn a routine role of the spoilt but eventually sobered-down heiress into an area of interesting possibilities. The girl is spirited and plays her part with a determined relish.
The film's other protagonist Humayun Saeed hams his way through most of the material. He isn't to be blamed all the time. Some of his sequences lack the insightful intensity of what the writers offer the other principal characters. And to see this villain weeping in repentance at the end kind of takes away from the sting and bite of the tangy dish on contemporary compulsions that the Bhatts have prepared for posterity .Mention must be made of the actor who plays Aakash's best friend Sukesh. The boy gets the point.
It isn't as though Jashnn has something new to say. If you've been observing the cinema of Mahesh Bhatt youâd know they secrete dark recesses of resonant emotions serving more as mirrors for the mores of our times rather than just vehicles to get audiences into titillated submission.
The women in Mahesh Bhatt creations are extraordinarily striking creatures. And there are two such women in Jashnn. One is a tortured mistress of the night. The other is a wealthy woman who lives-in with her struggler boyfriend and refuses to abort her illegitimate baby.
A scar is borne. The womb is a wonderfully warm place to tell screen stories about people who maneuver out of materialistic morass in redemptive rhythms. Co-director Raksha Mistry and Hasnain Hyderabadwala have here created a parable of pain written across the theme of a musician's journey from rejection to victory.
But the music of Jashnn goes far beyond what we hear playing so stylishly and sensitively on the soundrack.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am I'm very lucky for Govinda: David DhawanThey have given a series of hits together like "Aankhen", "Raja Babu" and "Partner" and they have teamed up yet again to entertain audiences with "Do Knot Disturb".Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:08 am Controversies don't affect Adhyayan Suman any moreWhether it was his much-publicised affair and break-up with actress Kangana Ranaut or alleged linkups with co-actresses Shahana Goswami and Anjana Sukhani, budding actor Adhyayan Suman says he has become thick-skinned now and controversies don't affect him any more.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am What was Shahid addicted to as a child?The one thing that Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor couldn't resist as a child was playing video games - he was so addicted that he used to spend all his pocket money on them.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:02 am 'Jashnn' a celebration of strong acting, good filmmakingFilm: 'Jashnn'; Cast: Adhyayan Suman, Shahana Goswami, Anjana Sukhani, Humayun Saeed; Director: Raksha Mistry and Hasnain S. Hyderbadwala; Rating: ***Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am Wishing Priyanka Chopra a very happy Birthday
Even though she has 'PR' as her initial two letters in her name, she is one chic who just does not need any PR to be in the news. On the other hand, it's the term 'PR' that feels honoured and gratified to be a part of her name. We are indeed talking about the one and only gorgeously astonishing girl whom the world knows as 'Priyanka Chopra'. We would rather call her the 'Birthday Girl' as she celebrates her grand birthday today.
Hailing from a middle class family, Priyanka is a perfect example of ethics, morals, values and principles. Not just that, she is also an epitome of three vital ingredients that's required to be extraordinarily successful, viz., hard work, dedication and sincerity. All that it took for Priyanka is a win at the Miss India competition which eventually escalated her to an emphatic win at the Miss World pageant, followed by a galore of never-ending list of modeling assignments! After all of this, was her ultimate step towards superstardom which came in a golden platter called 'Bollywood'. A sample list of films that can be termed 'instrumental' for her to be today's Numero Uno', include the likes of Andaaz, Krrish, Don - The Chase Begins, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Fashion, Dostana... to name a few.
Join Bollywood Hungama as we wish Priyanka Chopra a very happy Birthday simply by posting your wishes below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am Cast: Adhyayan Suman, Anjana Sukhani, Shahana Goswami - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:33 am TV reality shows - taking the tried and tested routeTwo new reality shows, "Sach Ka Saamna" and "Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao", have hit the Indian small screen in quick succession, adding to the list of programmes adapted from tried and tested international formats.Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:16 am Aadhavan audio to be launched on August 15Actor Surya-Nayantara starrer Tamil movie Aadhavan has almost completed the shooting recently. The producers of the movie are planning to launch the audio on August 15 at Satyam Cinemas. Composer Harris Jayaraj has scored music for the KS Ravikumar directed movie.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:43 am Radcliffe to play slain photojournalist in biopicWashington, (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe is set to play a celebrated photojournalist who was killed in Somalia. The 19-year-old, who finishes shooting on the boy wizard franchise next year, is determined to take the part close to his heart. He will playSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:34 am Sexual question irks Rakhi Sawant - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:28 am Fiza makes her confession on Iss Jungle - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:28 am Rani to make slim-trim comebackRani Mukherjee at one point of time become one of the most sought after actress in Bollywood with hits like Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Chalte Chalte, Hum Tum and Bunty Aur Babli. But with her increasing waist sizeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:26 am Sexual question irks Rakhi SawantRakhi Sawant was left with red faced in 12th episode on her reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamvar after contestant Ashwin Chaudhari tried to dig her past. The show host Ram Kapoor gave a chance to all the six contestants to askSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:12 am Fiza makes her confession on Iss JungleFiza Chand seems to be making all the confessions on her strained relation with husband Chand on Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao. She has found a confidante ‘Palak’ to hear her sob story out. In a recent confession Fiza said “MySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am Janet offers to raise Michael's kidsLondon, (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s grieving sister Janet has offered to raise the superstar’s kids, who she loves like her own. Pop star Janet, 43, has apparently forged a close bond with the three youngsters since their fatherSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:52 am Saif controls a drunk Deepika! - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:51 am Frog attacked Pink during toilet breakWashington, (ANI): Pink got a hopping surprise while she was on a bike trip in Australia with husband Carey Hart-she was attacked by a frog. A frog jumped at the 'So What' singer's face when she stopped for aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:51 am Aamir to share dias with Hillary ClintonBollywood actor Aamir Khan will share the dias with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at an interactive discussion on the role of NGOs in education today. Hillary who carried in the country on an official tour on Friday night willSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:42 am Hurman wants Genelia, she wants ShahidTwo back-to-back flops and Hurman Baweja seems to be creating insecurity even for his female co-stars! It is learnt that Genelia D’Souza who stars opposite Hurman in Anees Bazmee directed It’s My Life is trying her best to not have thisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:31 am Saif controls a drunk Deepika!Deepika Padukone is surely not boozing in her real life but the actress had a freak accident while shooting for the song 'Chor Bazaari' in the upcoming movie Love Aaj Kal. In the song Deepika was playing drunk girl dancingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:30 am But Pottermania fails to grip the city - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:23 am Aamir, the other hero in ‘Dhobi Ghat’There are weird strategies through which filmmakers market their movies. The gupshup of Aamir Khan’s wife Kiran Rao’s ‘Dhobi Ghat’ is wafting in the air regularly. The lady’s directorial debut is soon going to hit the theatres this year. The latest news about the movie is that Aamir will have role equal to the main hero Pratiek Babbar. Initially it was termed that Aamir will do only a specialSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Ms. Koirala in new avatarManisha Koirala went into a cocoon for a period of time occasionally surfacing in few movies which didn’t even make moderate noises at the BO. The Nepali actress claims that she had just chose to lie low because she felt that the roles which came her way were not exciting enough. But now she has chosen to do three movies, in a hope to redefine her career.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Sallu vs. King of the JungleShoulder long hair, Kohl eyes, rock muscled body. This is the new look of our Sallu miyyan for his forthcoming movie, ‘Veer’. Eros International bannered ‘Veer’ is directed by Anil Sharma and written by the actor himself.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Rajiv Gandhi Award for ShahidDo you know what do Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani, Sunita Williams and Aishwarya Rai have in common? It is a prestigious award named after former Prime Minister of India, Late Rajiv Gandhi.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Sikh Paajis upset over BollywoodWe would have had hearty laugh at the Sardar jokes and numerous movies have assumed to take this Turbanians for granted over the years. But some where or the other these sportive Sikhs have to draw the line, right?Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am FIR- TV Show Party [Gallery]SAB TVs show FIR completed 150 episode. The success party happened at shatranj napoli.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Actresses, Here and ThereThey say talents have no barriers. If you have it in you then you will be on top of the world. Even if you don’t, it doesn’t matter; experience and schooling will push you there. Ok, enough of beating around the bush...Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Happy Birthday Desi GirlWho’s the hottest girl in the world? She goes teasingly. With jhatkas-matkas, she sings along with two handsome dudes John and Jr. B - in their recent comedy flick, ‘Dostana’.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Adhyayan & Sahana @ Jashnn concert [Gallery]Shahana Goswami, Adhyayan Suman, Sharib-Toshi and Chang at Jashnn concert at Inorbit Mall.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am 'Agyaat' based on spooky experiences during 'Jungle' shoot: VarmaDirector Ram Gopal Varma says his forthcoming film "Agyaat" is based on real life eerie incidents that his unit members experienced while shooting his 2000 movie "Jungle".Source: Entertainment News | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:49 pm I'm not single anymore: Rajeev - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm Live Chat: Ravi Kishan on July 20 at 1600 hrs IST
He is the 'Uncrowned King' of Bhojpuri cinema and was quite popular during his stint on the reality T.V. show Bigg Boss. Now he is all set to once again try his 'Luck' in the big, bad world of Bollywood. We are talking about Ravi Kishan who will be seen in a pivotal role in the action packed Luck. Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to have an interesting chat with Ravi Kishan only on Celebrity Chat on Monday, July 20, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2009 | 4:47 pm India's largest animation festival is back - Anifest India '09
It's time to soak in the colours of animation!
Mentoring the homegrown animation community, The Animation Society of India (TASI) is organizing the 5th edition of its annual international festival - Anifest India. A multi-day festival that brings together experts from animation and allied mediums under one roof every year, Anifest India '09 will be held at IIT Powai, Mumbai, from August 13-16, 2009.
This year the festival has been extended to 4 days and features sessions and workshops on art direction & pre-production, character animation & story telling, animating for tele channels, graphic novels and comics, visual effects, voicing for animation, simulation technology, open source solutions and many others. TASI Hon. Secretary Ranjit Singh shared, âIn keeping with TASI's principles, the festival is non-commercial in nature and its core objective is to bring value add in knowledge and education to the audience."
The society has lined up an impressive ensemble of international speakers and guests including Nate Wragg (Pixar), Sekhar Mukherjee (NID), Ashish S K (Big Animation), E Suresh (Famous Studios), Sumant Rao (IDC), Christian Krupa and Oscar Alvarado (Open Source), Rajjat Ojha (Zen Technologies) and speakers from MTV, Channel [V], Sony Pictures Imageworks, Krayon Pictures and the IIT Computer Science Dept.
The festival also has a unique Viewers Choice Award where films submitted into competition across four categories are screened for the audience and the winner in each category is selected by a process of live voting at the event. The categories include Student Films, Independent Professional Films, Films made by Teachers and Trainers and Commissioned films.
TASI is a non-profit volunteer organization that is registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act. Since its inception in 2001 it has conducted over 300 seminars and workshops across the country on various topics related to art and animation.
Detailed information about the festival including the registration process is available on tasionline.org.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2009 | 3:18 pm All you wanted to know about 'Love Aaj Kal'
A famous philosopher once quoted that "The rivers may dry, fishes may fly, an elephant may give birth to a cow, but love will still be called as love." Well, it is this love that will be presented in a never-before manner in the ace director Imtiaz Ali's latest offering Love Aaj Kal. It's a film that stars two of the hottest superstars Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone with music complementing it in every frame. Bollywood Hungama brings to you a special page dedicated this gem of a film talking about everything you ever wanted to know about the film.
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- Neetu Kapoor to make her comeback with Imitiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal
- Saif and Deepika to play in a celebrity cricket match for Love Aaj Kal
- Imtiaz Ali's Saif-Deepika starrer finally titled Love Aaj Kal
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- "Pirated version of Love Aaj Kal songs are not the final version" - Pritam
- "Deepika has impressed me completely" - Imtiaz Ali
- "Kissing scene was necessary for film, so why make such a big fuss?" - Deepika
- "Deepika's personality grounds my personality on screen" - Saif
- "My Sardar character comes in a story within the story, I've a double role"- Saif
- An exclusive look at Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in Love Aaj Kal
- "Saif's first love these days is Love Aaj Kal" - Kareena Kapoor
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- Movie Screensaver: Love Aaj Kal
- On the Sets: Love Aaj Kal
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- London Press conference of Love Aaj Kal
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Theatrical Trailer (Love Aaj Kal)
Audio Release Of 'Love Aaj Kal'
- Aahun Aahun (Love Aaj Kal)
- The Making Of 'Ye Dooriyan' (Love Aaj Kal)
- Saif Ali Khan Speaks About 'Love Aaj Kal' Part 1
- Pritam Chakraborty Speaks About 'Love Aaj Kal'
- Twist - Remix (Love Aaj Kal)
- 'Love Aaj Kal' Press Conference
- Ye Dooriyan (Love Aaj Kal)
- Saif And Deepika In 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs'
- 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs' With Saif And Deepika
- The Making Of 'Chor Bazaari' (Love Aaj Kal)
- Chor Bazari (Love Aaj Kal)
- Making Of 'Twist' (Love Aaj Kal)
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- Love Aaj Kal - T20 World Cup PromoSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Jul 2009 | 2:39 pm "It's hard for me to think of dating someone else. ...
After setting many youngsters' heartbeats racing, Bollywood's latest poster boy Imran Khan is back once again to do that with his action filled movie Luck. It's no rocket science that he is superlatively popular amongst girls. Bollywood Hungama got the man for an exclusive interaction with his fans only a few days back. But those who were not 'Lucky' enough to catch Imran on the live chat, we bring you the excerpts.
Imran Khan: hi guys - I am here for my new film LUCK
Sonam: Hey Imran, I discovered this very cute nick name for you, immu. How sweet is that APPLE PIE!! So here are the few things which I wanted to share with you .I have watched all your films and noticed that you get very nervous on the sets I guess when you deliver your dialogues, you end up delivering them very fast and the second thing as you say your dialogue you tend to raise your eyebrows a lot every word you say which I consider a distraction for audiences. You sure got the good looks infact you look like Robert pattison but coming to the point I think you should relax and imagine whatever character you are playing kabir, jai etc as its you and how would you react in whatever situation.
Imran Khan: thanks for the feedback sonam... honestly, I hate it when people call me immu, I prefer just Imran.
Anu: What is your role in Luck???
Imran Khan: Anu, I play a normal guy caught up in the world of human betting.
Anu: What is your role in Luck???
Imran Khan: Anu, I play a normal guy caught up in the world of human betting.
Sonam: Hey it's near about 2.30 in Canada. I would be participating in Femina Miss India 2010 upcoming one. Any advice on winning it?
Imran Khan: wow, I don't know if I could give you any advice on that... I doubt I'd be able to even qualify!
Mrigank: Hi Imran... what are your thoughts on doing a comedy Sankat City?
Imran Khan: haven't seen Sankat City, so I don't really know... what's it about?
Sonam: three women who you would date besides Avantika?
Imran Khan: sonam, it's hard for me to think of dating someone else. Weâve been together for six and a half years
Prasad: Hello Imran sir...Your latest film LUCK is looking simply EPIC...So how was the experience of working with Soham Shah?
Imran Khan: Prasad, i really liked working with Soham. He's a young director, so our sensibilities really matched.
Anu: so who's ur career consultant?
Imran Khan: don't have a consultant Anu... you want to help out?
Anu: so who's ur career consultant?
Imran Khan: don't have a consultant Anu... you want to help out?
Sonam: hey Imran I have problem with my workouts cant keep up with them? How do you do it?
Imran Khan: sonam, I have a tough time too. I don't really like to go to the gym, but when you have to do it for your work, you have to force yourself.
Al: hey Imran... u'r good actor... Why do you think kidnap didn't do well?? It was a brilliant film! What went wrong?
Imran Khan: thanks al, glad you liked it. i guess enough people didn't feel the same as you! But kidnap did do pretty well in the Uk, so thanks you guys.
Ankita78: hi Imran, you're great actor, do you think you should have got best debut award for 2008?
Imran Khan: Ankita, i don't really care if I win awards or not. i want people to go and watch my films and enjoy them
Nono: When is luck coming out? Can't wait to watch it.
Imran Khan: nono, luck is releasing on July 24th
Ankita78: who is your biggest competitor in the film industry?
Imran Khan: Ankita, i don't think anyone is competing with anyone. But there are hundreds of films being made, and not enough actors.
Jack: hi Imran best of luck for ur 'Luck'
Imran Khan: thanks jack.
Ankita78: which actress do you really want to work with?
Imran Khan: Ankita, i'd love to work with Kareena. i went on a chat show with her, and we had a great time
Hungama: which will be your next car?
Imran Khan: Hungama, i just bought a Porsche cayenne, i donât think I'll be buying a new car for a long time!
Sonam: how good a dancer do you think you are on a scale of 1 to 10?
Imran Khan: Sonam, I think I'm probably a 4 or 5.
Rats: which film genre would you prefer to watch action, comedy or parallel?
Imran Khan: rats, you seem to have stolen my character name! i like to watch action films.
Ankit: have you though of doing an Indian superhero film ever?
Imran Khan: ankit, nobody's offered me a superhero film... but i think it could work here
Inam: with such a busy schedule do you get time for your hobbies? What are they?
Imran Khan: inam, i don't really get time for hobbies... but when i get the chance, i like to watch movies in the theater.
Junaid: Hello Imran, How r u? u done some Stunts in Luck. But in one stunt u injured...is that true?
Imran Khan: junaid, it wasn't a big deal. An explosion went off and burnt my eyelashes off, but they grew back. No problem.
Shalini: Imran, this message is from your forum...We all love you alot and left no place for other men :) and visit us more often.
Imran Khan: yes shalini, i recognized you. Thanks, and sorry i haven't visited off late. Iâve been really busy.
Mohit: which are your next films post luck?
Imran Khan: mohit, my next release will be Delhi Belly.
Sud: hey Imran...what about Delhi-Belly...when it will be out? And what is the film all about?
Imran Khan: sud, we don't have a fixed release date for Delhi Belly yet... i think it might be early next year. i can't tell you what it's about right now, sorry!
Mansooreh: have you thought about direction? And if yes then which genre would like choose?
Imran Khan: mansooreh, I've got my hands full with being an actor right now. I'd love to direct a film myself, but not in the immediate future.
Ankita78: any plans of visiting Sydney, Australia
Imran Khan: no plans to visit Australia at the moment... and it certainly don't seem like a good idea to book ticket just yet.
JAS25: Hey Imran which is your favorite song from Luck?
Imran Khan: jas, I like khudaya ve best. i think it's got some beautiful lyrics.
Djeesah: you said you're a great fan of Kareena Kapoor. Did you see kambakkth Ishq recently?
Imran Khan: djeesah, I did watch KI. Laughed solidly all the way through, i thought akki did a fantastic job.
Anu: which was ur fav stunt in the film LUCK?
Imran Khan: my favorite stunt was hanging out of a plane while it flew over a train...
Affan: to keep your self fit what is the regime you follow daily?
Imran Khan: affan, my regime changes based on what i need to look like for a film. For luck, i worked out 6 days a week with very heavy weights. But for Delhi Belly I stopped working out, and cut down my food so i could become really skinny.
Sallu: Did you see any of Salman Khan's Movies. Which movie of Salman is your Fav?
Imran Khan: Sallu, Iâm guessing you're a fan of Bhai? My favorite is Andaz Apna Apna.
Guest: have you thought about starting your own blog or site?
Imran Khan: I'd like to have my own site... one day!
Abhi: Imran...........what is luck actually about ....its not totally revealed in the trailer.
Imran Khan: abhi, if we revealed what luck is totally about, why people would go to watch it!
Imran Khan: ok guys, got to run. Really sorry I can't stay longer but i have a dozen of interviews to do. Those of you in London, come by and meet me tomorrow at cineworld ilford at 11am, and cineworld Feltham at 1:30pm. Thanks for taking the time to come and chat, it's always a pleasure to chat with fans directly. Love you all.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pm Asin to receive the highest civilian honour given by the Tamil Nadu government
After making a sensational Bollywood debut with Ghajini last year, Asin's career has been only going higher and higher. While her act in Ghajini fetched her the 'Best Debutant Award' at all the major award functions, Asin is all set to add yet another feather to her already impressive cap.
Asin would be receiving the Kalaimamani award which is the highest civilian honour given by the Tamil Nadu government. This will also be Asin's 150th award of her career and given the fact the she is so young it is indeed an incredible achievement. The award will be presented to her by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2009 | 2:25 pm EA launches Harry Potter game
EA (Electronic Arts) has announced the launch of the much awaited Harry Potter game - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The game is based on the Harry Potter movie with the same name.
This third person action-adventure game will be available on almost all platforms - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, Wii and DS. The gameplay is single and multi-player. Users can play as Harry, Hermoine or Ron and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince. The game also allows you to explore Hogwarts and cast spells around school.
Milestone Interactive will be distributing the game in India. The game will be available at Croma, Landmark, Planet M and all major retail outlets.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jul 2009 | 1:46 pm
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