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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:46 pm Akshay's Aarav and Sajid's Subhaan bond in London
And so the friendship continues. First it was Akshay Kumar and producer Sajid Nadiadwala who are the closest of friends and collaborators over several movies.
Now it's Akshay's son Aarav and Sajid's boy Subhaan who are not only in the same class of the same school, they are also inseparable best friends. And so when Subhaan flew to London with his mother to join his father, Aarav didn't waste time in informing his dad that he and his mom Twinkle are on the way to London.
While the fathers are slogging on the sets and the two mothers are out to shop till their husbands' bank-balances drop, the two kids have made a list of all the fun things to do in London and are out on their own. Chuckles Akshay, "Aarav is basically a shy boy. But you should see him with Subhaan. They don't need parental guidance. We need guidance on how to control them."
The two 7-year old boys are whooping it up in the fun spots of London while the two sets of parents are doing their own thing.
Interestingly, Aarav and Subhaan's fathers too went to the same school. "But we never had so much fun," protests Akshay. In fact, Sajid has already made up his mind to launch Aarav as a hero whenever required.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pm Rekha to launch Shilpa Shetty's spaShilpa Shetty will soon fulfil her childhood dream of owning a spa and she has convinced yesteryears actress Rekha to launch her medispa Iosis here on Sunday as she feels that the senior star is synonymous with timeless beauty.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:12 pm I'm playing lead in Dhobi Ghaat: Aamir
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:11 pm I'm playing lead role in 'Dhobi Ghaat': Aamir KhanBollywood star Aamir Khan, who is on a high after sharing the stage with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has confirmed that he plays a full-fledged part in his wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut "Dhobi Ghaat".Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:05 pm Sienna Miller gets a soaking
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:05 pm Mickey Rourke finds Jesus after drunken night
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:01 pm Aishwarya Rai's old age look
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 1:27 pm Hollywood make-up artist makes Aishwarya look oldFrom a glam girl to historical character -- Bollywood screen diva Aishwarya Rai has played a variety of roles.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:35 pm Will Shruti Haasan's Luck work? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:31 am Now Udita Goswami turns to supernatural with Rokk
Ever since the release of Paap (2004), majority of films starring Udita Goswami have been highly dramatic affairs. However, the actress is now attempting a different genre with her latest film titled Rokk. The film belongs to supernatural genre, the shooting of which is all set to begin this August.
"Rokk will be extremely different from anything that I have done so far. It was important that I work on diverse genres. After giving myself a break to ponder over what I really wanted to do, I decided to work on Rokk", says Udita who was seen earlier this year in box office dud Kisse Pyaar Karoon that released several years after lying in the cans.
Rokk is about two sisters with Tanushree Dutta playing Udita's sister. As per Udita, the film has no heroes and the narrative is primarily character driven.
When an actress is launched in a Bhatt movie opposite none other than John Abraham, she is expected to become a hot property. Udita Goswami too had a good beginning with Pooja Bhatt directed Paap. However, ever since then she has only been seen in Zeher, Aksar, Aggar and Kisse Pyaar Karoon. Any other actress in her place would have gone on a signing spree, so why did she choose to lie low?
"Well, I had a certain thought process around signing only those films which had me in a central role. However, this didn't quite work because how many women-centric films are actually made today? Guess, I had to have a change in mindset and thankfully now I have revisited my priorities. Yes, I have become flexible in my choice of roles but am still particular about the banners I sign and people I work with", reasons Udita.
Is this the reason why she suddenly finds herself as a part of two Sunny Deol projects? "Yes, I am working in Fox and The Man, both of which are action films with Sunny Deol in the lead. Both films gave me a chance to do something that I haven't done before", reveals Udita.
Other than these two films, she would also be seen in Chase and Hello India where she would be seen opposite none other than Akshay Kumar. "My time is coming, you see", smiles Udita, "Just imagine, from one film in a year, I am rolling as many as five. It's good to be occupied and doing some nice work."
In the meanwhile, she is all excited to begin work on Rokk which is produced by Ikkon Films and Sumeet Saigal. "The film is directed by this new guy called Rajesh Ranshinge", says Udita, "He is someone who is new to films but has been making some good supernatural thrillers for years on television. He has seen it and done all in TV serials like 'Sssh Koi Hai', 'Aahat' and 'CID'. He is a great guy; someone who is very clear and focused."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am Katie Price has no qualms dating a womanWashington (ANI): Katie Price has revealed that she does not mind dating a woman after her split with husband Peter Andre. The hottie, who seems to have reprised her wild alter ego Jordan, had recently expressed her desire to bed soccerSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:29 am Will love break class barriers in Romeo?Aryan Rajesh and Shraddha Arya are playing the lead, while Srihari is playing another key role in Romeo (Different Lover) directed by Ramakrishna and produced by Srinivas under the banner of Sudha Entertainments. It is getting ready for release very soon.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:28 am Ozzy Osbourne penning explosive autobiographyWashington, (ANI): Rocker Ozzy Osbourne is all set to share details of his wild lifestyle with the entire world through his autobiography. The former Black Sabbath star is penning his life story, in which he has promised to pour in astonishingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:24 am Michael Jackson's daughter named after Paris HiltonWashington, (ANI): Paris Hilton has revealed that Michael Jackson named his 11-year-old daughter after her.The hotel heiress said that the late singer and her mum were close friends from their teenage years onwards. And when it came to choosing a nameSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:23 am Miley denies Nick giving her diamond ringWashington, (ANI): Teen superstar Miley Cyrus has laughed off speculation that her ex-boyfriend Nick Jonas has given her a commitment ring. The Hannah Montana star is reported to have reconciled with the youngest Jonas brother earlier this year, after splitting fromSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:21 am Robert Pattinson's incredible chemistry with KristenWashington, (ANI): Brit actor Robert Pattinson and American actress Kristen Stewart are said to have an undeniable chemistry between them.Pattinson, 23, and Stewart, 19, have worked together in the Twilight sequel New Moon, and their co-star Ashley Greene, who joined theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:19 am Katrina Kaif clears controversies in July issue of People
After being termed as the lucky mascot of Bollywood, after having become the face of every possible big brand, after having been voted as the Sexiest Woman for umpteen times, after having graced a million magazine covers, the gorgeous Katrina is the latest cover-girl in this edition of 'People'.
Call this as a 'confession edition' or whatever you may like, but this issue of 'People' is definitely something that can be preserved for ages to come. As it's in this issue, Katrina clears off all the airs and controversies (read gossip and rumors) that constantly surround her! To start with, she clarifies her take on Salman being ready for marriage, while she isn't! Other clarifications include the much alleged spark between her and Ranbir on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahaani, Salman's latest
muse Claudia Ciesla etc.
This edition is indeed one of must buy for Katrina fans. Go for it, People!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:16 am Kadhal Kadhai - ReviewAfter 5 years of struggle and numerous cuts in the movie Kadhal Kadhai has hit the screens. How much can sex and lust salvage a badly made film? Velu Prabhakaran wanted to make a film that can thrive freely on sexSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am Asha Bhosle finally forays into KannadaDirector Pratap Gowda has reportedly roped in Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle to sing in his forthcoming Kannada movie Manikya. Earlier, Bollywood singers like Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal have recorded many songs in Kannada. This is theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:13 am Santosh Sivan's Tahaan wins highest award at Stuttgart Film Festival
Germany's only annual festival celebrating Bollywood cinema in Stuttgart concluded on July 19. And the highest honour went to Santosh Sivan's Hindi film Tahaan.
But the cinematographer-filmmaker shooting for Mani Ratnam's Raavan in distant inaccessible Chalakudy in Kerala didn't know about the triumph until three days after it happened!
Yes, the winner of the top award 'The German Star Of India' award at Stuttgart Film Festival was Santosh Sivan's film Tahaan about the adventures of a little boy and his pet donkey in militant Kashmir.
Kunal Kohli who was the only Indian jury member at the awards said, "There were other top contenders like Neeraj Pandey's A Wednesday, Piyush Jha's Sikandar, Nishikant Kamat's Mumbai Meri Jaan, Umkanth Thumrugoti's 7 Days In Slow Motion , and Gabricha Paus' The Damned Rain. All the jury members loved the innocence of Tahaan. It reminded all them of Robert Benigni's Life Is Beautiful."
Kohli says the jury loved all the performances in Tahaan, especially Sarika's and the child actor Purav Bhandare who played the main part.
Santosh who's shooting for Mani Ratnam's Raavan in the interiors of Kerala is delighted by the progress that Tahaan has made in the festival map. "It's amazing what an impact the little film made. I didn't hear about Stuttgart until Wednesday because I'm totally out of civilization."
Talking about the German market, Kunal Kohli says, "Germany has emerged as one of the most powerful and influential market for Bollywood. Do you know the CD covers of Hindi films released in Germany are in German? We need to take that area more seriously."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:09 am Dev Patel, Freida duck papparazi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am Snehituda touches a different angle in lovePresented by Gemini Film Circuits and produced under the banner of Satya Entertainments, Snehituda under the direction of Satyam Bellamkonda with Nani and Madhavi Lata in the lead completed the shooting and other post-production formalities recently. Director Satyam says, “Our filmSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:55 am A Fruit Salad of seven different love storiesOver 50 percent shooting of Fruit Salad directed by Suresh and produced by Inagadapa Satishkumar under the banner of Seven Hills Entertainment has been completed so far. G Srinivas of Lifestyle-fame and Siya Gautham of Neninthe-fame are playing the lead roles.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:52 am Love Aaj Kal as special as OSO: Deepika
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am Rakhi enjoys Kambakkht Ishq with Elesh - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am Indian's debut novel set to become Hollywood filmTwenty-nine- year-old IIM-graduate Karan Bajaj's debut novel "Keep Off The Grass" has done incredibly well, selling 25,000 copies.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:59 am 'Love Aaj Kal' as special as 'Om Shanti Om': DeepikaSince the release of "Om Shanti Om", Deepika Padukone has been seen in two more films -- "Bachna Ae Haseeno" and "Chandni Chowk To China".Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am 'Night At The Museum 2' - A guided tour down memory lane (IANS ... - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:45 am Govt issues notice to Star Plus over 'Sach Ka Saamna'MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian version of "The Moment of Truth", an American reality TV show, is in danger of going off air after a government notice said the show's content was indecent.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am Govt issues notice to Star Plus over 'Sach Ka Saamna' - Reuters India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:39 am Saif plays safe at promotional do, keeps away from fans - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:34 am I'm playing lead role in 'Dhobi Ghaat': Aamir KhanBollywood star Aamir Khan, who is on a high after sharing the stage with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has confirmed that he plays a full-fledged part in his wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut 'Dhobi Ghaat'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:31 am Rekha to launch Shilpa Shetty's spaShilpa Shetty will soon fulfil her childhood dream of owning a spa and she has convinced yesteryears actress Rekha to launch her medispa Iosis here Sunday as she feels that the senior star is synonymous with timeless beauty.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am 'Night At The Museum 2' - A guided tour down memory laneFilm: 'Night At The Museum 2'; Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams; Director: Shawn Levy; Rating: **1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am Hollywood make-up artist makes Aishwarya look oldFrom a glam girl to historical character -- Bollywood screen diva Aishwarya Rai has played a variety of roles. Now for 'Action Replay' she will don the look of an old woman and director Vipul Shah says he hired a Hollywood make-up artist to get the right make up on her face.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am Santosh Sivan unaware of 'Tahaan' honour in GermanyAt Germany's only annual festival celebrating Bollywood cinema in Stuttgart the highest honour went to Santosh Sivan's Hindi film 'Tahaan', but the cinematographer-filmmaker was unaware of it.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am Aish to crack down on 'false' write ups about herUpset over "fabricated" media stories about her private life, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has threatened legal action against those responsible, a statement issued by her publicist said on Thursday.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:17 am Abhishek Bachchan says 'Jai Jawan' - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:50 am Abhishek responsible for Raavan delays? - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 5:22 am Shahid dumping Priyanka for Anushka? - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 5:20 am 'Shamed' by Lokayukta raid, BBMP official hangs - Express Buzz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 4:30 am 'Love Aaj Kal' as special as 'Om Shanti Om': Deepika PadukoneSince the release of 'Om Shanti Om', Deepika Padukone has been seen in two more films -- 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Chandni Chowk To China'. But the leggie beauty insists that if at all there is a special movie after her debut vehicle, it has to be 'Love Aaj Kal'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am Indian's debut novel set to become Hollywood filmTwenty-nine- year-old IIM-graduate Karan Bajaj's debut novel 'Keep Off The Grass' has done incredibly well, selling 25,000 copies. Taking the story one step further, the book is now being made into a film which, the author promises, will be a 'desi' version of the hugely successful movie 'The Motorcycle Diaries'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am Pritam disappoints with 'Life Partner'Album: 'Life Partner'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricists: Javed Akhtar and Kumaar; Singers: Shaan, Antara Mitra, Debojit Dutta, Soham Chakrabarthy, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Shakti Singh, Ajay Jhingran, Sunidhi Chauhan, Kirti Sagathia and Kunal Ganjawala; Rating: **Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:30 am Jackson's doctor is probe target - BBC News
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:26 am Ameer fell in love with 'Yogi' themeTamil director Ameer Sultan is making his debut as an actor with 'Yogi', and says he accepted the film because it explores a never before theme.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:31 pm Prabhudeva plans to take Nayanthara to BollywoodAfter Asin Thottumkal and Trisha Krishnan, Nayanthara is set to enter Bollywood as Prabhudeva is planning to make a Hindi film with her in the lead.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:02 pm Western audiences love Bollywood's dance, music: Big BThe Western world is now showing interest in Hindi films -- all because of its dance and music content, something that they ridiculed a few years ago, says megastar Amitabh Bachchan.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 9:18 pm TV shows to go under strict censorship
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pm I won't celebrate my birthday: Sanjay Dutt
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 5:41 pm The gay factor in Indian cinemaMUMBAI (Reuters) - Love blooms at a home for destitute women in a remote Indian village.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 23 Jul 2009 | 5:37 pm Campbell poses nude for a campaign
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 5:19 pm Vishal Bhardwaj, Imtiaz Ali on Boman's wish listBoman Irani has had his pick of roles and worked with successful directors like Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai and Rajkumar Hirani.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 3:31 pm Abhishek responsible for Raavana delay?
All through the year 2009, there have been speculations around Mani Ratnam's Raavana. While there have been talks about the film getting delayed, off late there were also murmurs around Abhishek Bachchan delaying the film further.
"That's far from true though", says a source attached to the film, "Yes, there have been delays due to some reasons or other but why would Abhishek cause any trouble to his own film? He is giving his all to the film and is least responsible for any delay whatsoever."
Though Mani Ratnam was unavailable for comment, it is a known fact that due to the film maker's health reasons, Raavana had to be put on hold for some time. However, now as he back and kicking, the film's shooting has also resumed.
"In any case, for Abhishek Raavana is special for number of reasons", adds the source, "He acknowledges the fact that two films that have got him most critical acclaim in his decade long career are Yuva and Guru. The sense of respect for him as an actor came to him after these two films. Mani Ratnam is an integral part of his film repertoire and he is pushing himself harder for Raavana."
This indeed is true, courtesy the physical challenges that Abhishek has faced for the film. While in Yuva he was asked to put on weight, in case of Raavana he has been instructed to get a slimmer look. "He is enjoying it all though", the source comments.
Well, there is another 'obvious' reason why Abhishek is enjoying shooting for Raavana. He is accompanied by wife Aishwarya Rai in the film. Call it coincidental but Mani factor has played a big role in their association.
Laughs the source, "While in Guru they were dating each other, they are a married couple today and very much in love. This is a special film for Mani, Abhi as well as Ash and they are giving it all to make it an event in spite of all the delays."
Also starring Govinda and Nikhil Dwivedi in key roles, Raavana is supposed to be a modern take on 'Ramayana' with Abhishek in the role of 'Ravana'. However, some sources have negated any similarities. With music by A. R. Rahman, the film could well see an early 2010 release.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 23 Jul 2009 | 3:13 pm MJ had planned directorial debut: friendLate pop legend Michael Jackson was preparing to make his debut as a moviemaker after signing up to co-direct and finance a drama about foster children just three months before his death.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 1:29 pm Raj Comics now in regional flavor
The new wave of Indian comics era now begins...
Raj Comics, the leading Hindi and English comic publisher - that has entertained people of all the ages for generations with its ensemble of stars like Super Commando Dhrva, Nagraj and Doga - will soon be launching its comics in five other regional languages.
To start with, the publisher has planned to roll with editions in Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali and Nepali. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Sanjay Gupta, Studio Head, Raj Comics, shared, "We have been in the comics space for several decades and observed that there is a huge demand for local content in India. In an attempt to reach our regional audience, we have planned to roll out with these comics."
The first edition of the regional language comics will be out in the next month. On the choice of Nepali, Gupta explained, "We have a decent market in Nepal as well and are trying to capture all the possible regions in order to boost our reach."
Bollywood's ace director Anurag Kashyap who has given hits like Dev D and Gulaal is making a live action movie on one of Raj Comics' characters, Doga. "The film is still in the scripting stage, and will soon go in the production," informed Sanjay.
Raj Comics recently launched its motion comics edition, as well as mobile content. Motion-comics are a cross between comics and animation; incorporating simple animations, voice-overs and background score with original comic frames.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jul 2009 | 1:10 pm Live Chat: Imtiaz Ali on July 24 at 1600 hrs IST
He is just two films old and his third film Love Aaj Kal is still to release, yet Imtiaz Ali is among the most hot-n-happening directors of Bollywood. This young talent from Jamshedpur first came into prominence with the slice of life film Socha Na Tha. But it was his second directorial venture Jab We Met which catapulted him to the big league.
Now all eyes are on his third venture Love Aaj Kal which stars Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to get up close and personal with Imtiaz Ali only on Celeb Chat on Friday, July 24, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pm Kiss, smooch - Bollywood is no longer shyFrom two flowers bobbing together to lip-locking, Hindi films have surely come of age.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:55 am "I won't celebrate until Amar Singhji is in hospital" - Sanjay Dutt
Forget about celebrating his 50th birthday. Sanjay Dutt won't party or celebrate until Amar Singh is back on his feet after his surgery in Singapore.
The star's friends and staff say Dutt has been on tenterhooks ever since Amar Singh fell ill. "He just can't get over the fact that one more person close to him fell seriously ill. First it was his mother whom Sanjay lost at a young age. Then his first wife Richa Sharma went with shocking suddenness. Sanjay's father's loss left him shattered all over again. Now when Amar Singhji fell ill, Sanjay felt almost guilty. He has begun to feel people close to him come to harm."
Given his mood, celebrations are the last thing on Dutt's mind. "Sanjay's biggest blow was when he couldn't be by Amar Singhji's side during the surgery in Singapore because his visa was denied. The fact that he isn't free to be with his loved ones hit Sanjay hard," says a source.
He flew to Cape Town in a dark mood. "Doing slapstick comedies are not quite his prescription for wellbeing at the moment. Sanjay finished one comedy in Goa and left for another in South Africa," says a source close to the actor.
There was some talk of close friends flying down to Cape Town to be with him for his birthday on 29 July. But Dutt nipped the idea in the bud. When asked about his birthday plans Sanjay Dutt says, "I don't want to celebrate until Amar Singhji is in hospital. Once he's back to Mumbai, we'll celebrate my 50th birthday. I'll just be shooting on my birthday."
Sanjay's wife Manyata flew down to be with Dutt on Monday. Her birthday in Cape Town on July 22 was also a quiet affair. Two of the actor's best friends Sunil Shetty and Anil Kapoor are also shooting with him in Cape Town.
Whether Dutt likes it or not Manyata, Sunil and Anil have decided not to let Sanjay Dutt's 50th birthday go without at least a small celebration.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am Kabir Khan caught in a jungle rebellion
When New York director Kabir Khan left with his two young children to join his wife, Mini Mathur, in the Malaysian jungles, little did he know what was in store for them.
"I took my kids to join their mom who's the anchor on the reality show 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao' because my kids love the outdoors and are very adventurous. But I think the whole thing got a bit too adventurous for all of us."
On Tuesday, just when Kabir was preparing to leave the jungles with the children, rebellion broke out among the contestants. And for a while Kabir's wife Mini was traceless. "My kids and I were not in the jungles with the contestants and my wife. We were staying on an island 15 minutes away. On Tuesday, when we prepared to join Mini in the jungles, we were told the boats had stopped plying between our resort and the jetty to the jungle. No one could tell us why."
Kabir was in a state of panic. "We had no information about what was happening on the island. All kinds of conflicting reports were coming in. My wife's cell phone didn't work in the jungle. For a while it was all very confusing and scary."
Only later did Kabir get to know that his wife was safe. Chaos prevailed on the location of 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao' when 7 of the contestants decided to suddenly leave the show in protest against the cruel experiments that Akashdeep Saigal was subjected to. Only MTV Roadie Palak Kaur and Fiza (of Chand fame) decided to stay in the hope of sharing the prize money.
After intense imploration the 7 rebellious contestants again returned to the show late on Tuesday night upon being assured they'd be served decent meals. Kabir thinks the contestants were justified in protesting. "I could see the conditions in the jungle were far more intense and nerve-wracking than they look on television. What I saw the participants doing in 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao' was far more grueling than their counterparts did in the original version of the show."
Kabir thinks what he saw happening on location for the reality show was far more interesting than the show itself. And yes, he may do a script on the prevalence of reality shows and how they affect our lives.
Though he was frightened for his wife, Kabir's kids had a ball. "My son Vivaan is 6 and my daughter Sairah is just 10 months old. Everyone who hears I took them to the Malaysian jungle on my own is aghast. But if I didn't, my wife would've killed me. Besides my kids are true adventurers. Sairah means a happy traveler. And she lived up to her name."
The pertinent question at this moment is, what prompts people to take on the risk of losing lives limbs and dignity in these reality measures? And are the safety measures adequate?
A spokesperson from Sony Entertainment says, "The contestants on 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao' were made to do nothing that was not done by their counterparts on the international version. The conditions in the jungle make the participants edgy and hyper. They freaked out when Akashdeep put his head into a jar with vermin, insects and snakes and came out all bitten and bruised. However, all safety measures are ensured. And none of the creatures are poisonous. The contestants have now returned to the location."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am
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