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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 10:03 am Coroner to hold Jackson's autopsy results
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 8:47 am Michael Jackson's time machine found
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 8:30 am I'm not Twittering, says Asin
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 7:08 am I'm not Twittering, says AsinAsin Thottumkal has a serious problem - she has impersonators on all major social networking websites.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 7:02 am Mammootty starrer 'Kutty Srank' going to Montreal film festMammootty starrer "Kutty Srank" has been selected for screening at the Montreal World Film Festival starting on Aug 27.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 6:40 am Rambha makes a comeback as 'Mango Dolly' in Quick Gun Murugan
She came, she conquered and then...she vanished in thin air! We are indeed talking about the sexy southern siren Rambha, who conquered the cine-goers hearts with her cool as cucumber acting prowess in films like Judwaa, Gharwali Baharwali and Bandhan to name a few.
Well, the good news for all the Rambha fans is that this damsel is back in Bollywood with a vengeance, with a film called Quick Gun Murugan, whose mere title is curiosity enough to garner eyeballs by a ton. For starters, Quick Gun Murugan is a film about a superhero with the grit of Clint Eastwood and the glam of our own South Indian superstars.
Rambha's look in the film has been designed essentially to enhance her character called 'Mango Dolly', who happens to be a blonde sultry seductress. But the real fact is that she is not what she appears to be. Instead, she is someone who, in reality is a gangster's moll, with her looks styled on the lines of a modern day Barbie Doll.
You really have to hold onto your horses till August 28, 2009, as that's the day when you will get to hear Quick Gun Murugan say 'Mind It' to his enemies, needless to say, with Mango 'Rambha' Dolly by his side!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Aug 2009 | 6:29 am Asin upset with her imposters on Orkut, Facebook or Twitter
"Hey there... Asin is using Twitter," declares the latest social networking website, and then goes on to give us gems like "I want to act in a Tamil movie" from the actress.
There's just one problem. Asin is not on Twitter... or any of the social networking websites. And she can't laugh off the impersonations any longer.
Asin has a very serious problem. She has impersonators on all the major social-networking sites. "I was ready to overlook these fake IDs using my name as long as they weren't harmful. But now the problem is getting out of hand."
The other night a colleague had a whole long conversation with 'Asin' and called up the next day to share her excitement about what an intimate conversation they had.
"I nearly fell off my chair. I won't name this actress. But she said we shared our most intimate secrets on Facebook. I nearly fell off my chair and asked her whom did she share her secrets with because it was most certainly not me. Two days ago, a journalist came to interview me and said she got all the information on me from what I had written on Twitter. For the record, I'm not on any of the social-networking websites. Apart from my own website, I am not on the internet for any other purpose. I started blogging even before Aamir did in August 2005,"Asin declares proudly.
Asin is aghast. "I was clubbed with Chetan Bhagat and Shashi Tharoor and put on a social networking website. But I'm not on Orkut, Facebook or Twitter. Apparently, there are lots of fake profiles."
The lies about Asin don't end at virtual reality. "It's been ages since I have had non-vegetarian food. For all practical purposes I'm a vegetarian. But I read this horrible report about how I love all kinds of exotic meats. I haven't been approached by PETA. But that doesn't mean I've to go the other way."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Aug 2009 | 6:28 am Vanessa freaked out with Beastly co-star
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:55 am Jackson's oxygen chamber found in warehouseThe infamous oxygen chamber that the late pop star Michael Jackson used to lie in has been found in a storage department in San Diego, California.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:37 am Govinda plays womaniser in 'Life Partner': TussharTusshar Kapoor is happy with Govinda's presence as co-star in the forthcoming Abbas-Mustan movie "Life Partner" and says the comic actor adds as much value to the comic caper as Salman Khan did in "No Entry".Source: Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:35 am "To impregnate a girl by mistake, I had to look innocent" - Ruslaan Mumtaz
After MP3 - Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar, Ruslaan Mumtaz is once again seen on the big screen in Satish Kaushik directed Teree Sang. In the film which opened last Friday, this 24 year old young man plays the role of a 17 year old boyfriend of a 15 year old girl (Sheena Shahabadi) who gets pregnant from him. The film comes with a message around teen pregnancy and has one of its major promotional pegs being sex education. In this exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Ruslaan Mumtaz talks about the entire makeover that he had to go through for Teree Sang and how it wasn't an easy task for him to bag the lead role in the film.
Ruslaan, in real life you come with quite an impressive physique. So what did you do to look so different in Teree Sang?
I had to actually go through a complete makeover as far as my looks, physique and wardrobe were concerned. For Teree Sang, I had to lose a lot of weight. Since Sheena (Shahabadi) is practically a kid, I had to look innocent too. More so because I was playing the role of a 17 year old boy who could impregnate a girl by mistake. It was imperative that audiences are led to believe that this guy is someone who can commit a mistake. So he had to be simple and quite naive, something that can be projected only if the look and presentation is correct. He couldn't have been shown as a cool dude because then his character wouldn't have been believable at
all.
I had to actually go through a complete makeover as far as my looks, physique and wardrobe were concerned.
Please carry on...
This boy is so sweet and simple that the girl keeps bullying him but he still never minds. She calls him a duffer but he only smiles. He is someone who is just not
pretentious at all. He comes from a poor family and when he visits Sheena's house for the first time, his eyes pop out by witnessing just the sheer magnitude of the mansion where she lives. He is very vocal about his emotions as well but when it comes to the moment of decision making (when he accidentally gets the girl pregnant), he doesn't shy away from his responsibilities. He could have said that it's the girl who actually pushed him into the act but he never does that. He supports her whole heartedly.
There have been interesting stories floating around how you were selected for the role. I have heard that Satish Kaushik was not really keen to cast you even though you were quite persistent.
What you have heard is half correct and half incorrect (laughs). It isn't as if Satish Kaushik wasn't keen to cast me. He actually wanted me for the role since he was quite impressed with my screen test. However, he wanted a new boy for the role and I had already signed Robby Grewal's MP3 - Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar. He asked me if I could leave MP3 but that wasn't possible for me. 6 months passed by and he still hadn't found his boy (laughs). So I approached him again and told him that he would never find a better boy than me to play this role. He again said no to me but surprisingly whenever there were any auditions for different girls who were being looked for the role, he would call me. Finally, I got to know that someone else was taken for the hero's role.
I told Satishji and told him that he would never find a better boy than me to play this role
That must have been heartbreaking...
You bet! Here I was coming week after week hoping that he would finally be convinced and there he went on to take some other boy. Thankfully there were so many other people who had seen the auditions. People from his own family and Bharat Shah (who is producing the movie) - everyone was sure that I was the guy for the role. As was destined, they didn't take either the boy or the girl whom they had selected first. Ultimately Sheena and I were signed on.
What happened to that boy who was finalized before you?
That guy is now an aspiring director actually. He was a very sweet guy and I completely believe that he was also very apt for the role. In fact he was just himself when he walked in for the audition and that was the very reason why he was selected in the first place. I observed him quite carefully since for me, he was the reference point for the boy I had to play on screen. I had to just wear the kind of loose clothes that he was wearing, get an appearance like him and adapt his mannerisms.
You must be pining a lot of hopes on Teree Sang?
See, box office is important but then it is at the end of the day quite secondary. As long as I can have DVDs of 10 of my films ready and I can show them to people who
matter, it is great. That should be my goal as of now. I am a newcomer and not really in a position to decide where I would be in a few years from now. Ultimately Teree Sang is a Satish Kaushik film and that by itself should be good enough to pull in audiences.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:22 am "I got on board with Life Partner while Rock On was still under production" - Prachi Desai
Prachi Desai is someone, who, besides being an epitome of talent, is also a fragrant bouquet of talent, hard work, sincerity and dedication ...all of which comes gift-wrapped with a smile that cannot just launch a zillion ships, but also has the ability to change the directions of humongous whirlpools!
After having become a household name with the smash hit TV serial 'Kasamh Se', Prachi Desai went onto rock the Bollywood film industry with her smashing debut in Rock On. She is back with her second venture called Life Partner, in which she is paired opposite Tusshar Kapoor.
Bollywood Hungama caught up with this ever-so-chirping girl for an exclusive interview. Here are the excerpts:
Prachi, to start with, how has life been post, Rock On?
Different! It was great when Rock On had released. Everything around me was simply enormous. I just couldn't have asked for a better launch. But now, it feels that I am starting all over again. I am so used to doing TV; that getting adjusted to the medium of films is slightly taking its time. But as I said that the feeling of 'being there, doing that' is simply great!
Getting adjusted to the medium of films is slightly taking its time
The promos of Life Partner say that 'Gravity cannot be held responsible for people falling in love'. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement in real life?
I totally agree with the said statement. It's always said that 'Love is blind'. But I would like to rechristen it saying 'Love is blind...but marriage is an eye-opener' (laughs). Nobody ever says 'Rise in love'. It's always 'Fall in love'. It's only after you have been in love, that you gradually realize 'God! I have to be myself all over again!' That's why the promos have it stating even though everybody falls in love, but 'Gravity cannot be held responsible fore people falling in love'! (Laughs)
If it's not gravity, then, what is it?
Even I wonder as to what exactly that is! Whatever it is, I am sure that it's not dependent on the person's age. All that I can say is that everybody should fall in love to realize how wonderful the feeling of love is!
Everybody should fall in love to realize how wonderful the feeling of love is!
You just said that 'Everybody should fall in love'. So, with whom is Prachi Desai in love with?
It's very sad but true, that I am not seeing anybody right now! I am just 20 years old yaar! It will take me some more time to find the right person. But, I do confess that I have had my share of crushes....
It's very sad but true that I am not seeing anybody
How much of Life Partner's Prachi Jadeja is the real-life Prachi Desai?
Prachi Jadeja is a very contemporary girl having a very modern outlook. She is one girl who will stand up for herself and speak her mind. She is well educated and handles her father's business. And as far as the similarities between me and her goes, I think that 'working aspect' applies to me in real life too, as I too am a working girl. Plus like my character Prachi Jadeja, I too am a Gujarati in real life.
So much for similarities. Now, what is it that separates Prachi Jadeja from Prachi Desai?
Unlike Prachi Jadeja, I will not get into an arranged marriage. While Prachi Jadeja comes from a royal family, I come from a simple middle class family. And while I am in the process of getting my graduation done, Prachi Jadeja is a highly qualified girl from one of the best universities!
Prachi, it's a coincidence of sorts that Genelia's and yours last release (Jaane Tu... and Rock On respectively) were monstrous hits, which only means that people's expectations from Life Partner must be soaring all-time high. Does that make you nervous?
I am feeling very jittery. This time round, the excitement is little more than before. Believe me; I was nervous while shooting for the entire film. As you said, the expectations are bound to soar with Life Partner. While Genelia and I come with a background of super hits, Tusshar also comes with Golmaal Returns while Fardeen has No Entry behind him. In that case, all of us have a humongous hit film behind us. Having said that, I just hope that people go to the theatres with a clear mind and enjoy the film for what it is, rather than hoping for something magical coming out of each one of us. Life Partner is a group effort and not just of any one individual's! I just hope that it does extremely well at the Box-Office.
Life Partner is a group effort and not of any one individual's
Life Partner comes from the stable of Rumi Jaffrey, whose last film God Tussi Great Ho was a B.O. disaster. Weren't you apprehensive about signing his Life Partner? And how was it working with Rumi?
I know for a fact that it's the second film that decides any actor's destiny at the B.O. And with me choosing Life Partner to be my second film, I better be sure of my role in this. The fact remains that I got on board with Life Partner while Rock On was still under production! It was pretty early then. But since Life Partner is Abbas-Mustan's first production venture, and also it was my chance to do comedy, as I was doing serious roles all this while, I thought of breaking out by doping this role.
Even though we haven't seen God Tussi..., we were confident of Rumiji, whose earlier ventures as a writer like Chalte Chalte, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi reflects his immense talent, which will be yet again seen in Life Partner.
It's the second film that decides any actor's destiny at the Box Office
Since Life Partner happens to be Abbas-Mustan's first stint as producers, how were they?
Frankly speaking, till then, I had only heard people saying that they are the sweetest men. But after I worked with them and spoke to them, I really found out as to why people term them as the sweetest human beings. I would like to call them as the 'Men in white', as they are pretty peaceful. Despite the fact that they are directors themselves, they just did not interfere in the film's proceedings.
There was some news doing the rounds that you were a bit uncomfortable doing some intimate scenes. How much of it is true?
Not really. Ever since this 'news' came in, I too have been wondering as to where did that come from. I would rather say that I felt embarrassed that I made my co-stars a little uncomfortable. Even though there were no intimate scenes in the film, I would say that every newcomer goes through this awkward phase, even at the slightest of an intimate scene. And maybe, it is this 'awkwardness' that the media has blown out of proportion!
It is this 'awkwardness' that the media has blown out of proportion
Life Partner saw you working with Tusshar, Fardeen, Genelia and Govinda. What was your equation with them?
Since the film was made in a light hearted mode, the overall atmosphere was fun. To simply watch Govindaji perform his character was so much fun. Fardeen comes across and is royal and a pure gentleman, while Tusshar is an extremely hard working guy. Govindaji is hilarious while Genelia is 'Aditi', as that's how I can describe her, as Jaane Tu's memories are still fresh in my mind about Genie (Genelia). All in all, working with the whole gang was absolute fun.
Now that you are full-fledged into films, have you bid the final goodbye to TV?
Right now, I am not looking at going back to TV.
Right now, I am not looking at going back to TV
What if someone offers you a path-breaking role like that of Rani in Black or say Kareena in Jab We Met, will you still turn it down?
That would be a tough decision to make. But one thing is certain that, I will say yes or no to the TV offer depending upon what I am doing at that time. If I am free from all my film commitments and the role turns out to be as interesting as you said, then, you never know...
Now that you have worked on both the mediums (TV and films), what do you find as the major difference between the two?
Undoubtedly, it's the working pattern. While a film is planned, shoot, edit et al months in advance, all that it takes is a single Friday to decide if the film will sustain at the B.O. or not. Not just that, the Friday also happens to be a day that decides the fate of the actor from that movie till his/ her next film.
Whereas TV is totally different, whereby we shoot everyday, all the while fighting for the telecast and the TRPs. We do get a chance to improvise on our skill sets and we can also gauge if the serial is catering to the audiences' taste or not.
Every time, there's a film that has 2 heroines, there are always talks about the two heroines not getting along. But there was hardly any news about any friction between you and Genelia?
Touch wood! I am so glad that there are just two weeks for the release; such a story about any 'friction' hasn't come out. If ever any such story comes out, I will be so annoyed, because, I am sure that it will be only for publicity.
I am sure that any stories of friction between me and Genelia will be only for publicity
How does it feel when someone compares you with the two deadly Khans, viz. SRK and Aamir? Because, like SRK, you have proved that TV actors can be successful in Bollywood as well, while you have become as choosy as Aamir while signing films?
(Takes a long pause). I am at a staggering loss of words. I feel that it won't be justified to kind of put me in that position right now. It's also heartening to see Rajeev Khandelwal, who, besides SRK, is successful in making a mark in Bollywood. At the same time, I am happy that I am one of the initial actresses to have made it in Bollywood. And as far as me being compared to the great Aamir, I don't think it's fair at all, as I am not planning to do it that way. As a matter of fact, Life Partner was supposed to get released much earlier!
I am at a staggering loss of words
Lastly, how do you deal with criticism?
One really has to cut off at a certain point as it really makes you lose your head, if you allow all this to enter your system. Sometimes, one has to take things with a pinch of salt. Else, that person will go really mad!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:06 am Tarantino wrote with a single finger
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 4:01 am Pa. Vijay to prove himself as a commercial heroIn this era, where filmmakers are stepping into the shoes of actors, lyric writer Pa. Vijay attempted for the same endeavour. His debut film Thai Kavyam was shelved due to unknown reasons while his recent release Gnabagangal won him appreciation forSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:54 am Michael Jackson's tribute concerts cancelledLondon, (ANI): The promoters of the two Michael Jackson tribute concerts at O2 arena have reportedly been unable to secure artists which has led to the cancellation of the shows. The London event was scheduled for August 29 and 30 butSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:51 am Rahman to tour Australia to relive tensionLondon, (ANI): Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman is planning a free concert Down Under in a bid to relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks. The composer, who won two Academy Awards for his work onSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:48 am Kerala film industry bans mobile phones during shootsIn the age of twittering, BlackBerrys and 24x7 connectivity, two influential Kerala film industry groups -- Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) and the Producers Association -- on Monday decided to ban the use of mobile phones during film shoots.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:44 am Rakhi Sawant, fiance to play parents
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:44 am Magadheera to script success in Tamil alsoRam Cheran Teja, son of Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi shot to fame with his debut flick Chirutha. His recent release Magadheera has witnessed grand success with huge collections of Rs.20Crores within first week. Director Raja Mouli has now decided to try hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:38 am No takers for RGV's Agyaat - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:32 am Namitha's Jaganmohini after Anushka's ArundhatiAnushka made high waves with Arundhathi, now it’s the turn for actress Namitha to strike the same with Jaganmohini. The film’s trailer was launched by producer L. Suresh and Kalaipuli S Thanu received the first copy. Actor Raja, actress Namitha, actressSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:30 am Sheena Shahabadi admits being married - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:27 am Sach Ka Saamna shifted to 11 O'ClockSach Ka Saamna the show on Star Plus will see the changes in the time slot from today. The reason for shifting the time of the show is to fit in another show, the repeat of Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke. “TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:23 am Diane Kruger loves being tortured by Brad PittLondon (ANI): It looks like actress Diane Kruger loved being tortured by Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming bloody war film Inglourious Basterds. The German actress didn't get an opportunity to get intimate with her co-star on-screen, but admitsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:19 am Twilight sweeps Teen Choice AwardsLondon (ANI): Vampire movie Twilight swept away the Teen Choice Awards by winning 11 awards. The 2008 hit film walked away with best movie drama gong, while lead stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won the best actor trophies.Twilight also wonSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:17 am Sheena Shahabadi admits being marriedThe 15-year-old teenage mom in Teree Sang is actually a closet wife in real life. The fact came to light on Thursday night when a TV actor named Vaibhav Gore claimed he was Sheena Shahabadi’s secret husband. The entire unit ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:12 am Michael Jackson to come alive in 3D avatarLondon (ANI): Michael Jackson’s 3D avatar will make it to the silver screen after a Los Angeles judge permitted Sony Pictures to make a film on his last days. The pop star’s footage that shows him rehearsing for his comeback ThisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:08 am Big B's blog to be compiled into book?Ever since his blog was launched in April 2008, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been regularly updating it. From movies to his arguments with the media to social issues - he has written at length on various subjects. And now it may be compiled into a full-fledged book.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:00 am I'm not Twittering, says AsinAsin Thottumkal has a serious problem - she has impersonators on all major social networking websites. Setting the record straight, the actress says that other than her own blog, she is neither on Twitter nor Facebook.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:00 am Revealed: Man behind Mallika's ticket to Hollywood! - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:48 am "Marriage was the biggest blunder of my life" - Sheena Shahabadi
"Yes, I have made a blunder, the biggest blunder of my life and I have got out of it and moved ahead," says Teree Sang actress Sheena Shahabadi referring to her marriage to Vaibhav Gore in 2007. "All of us are human, we have the tendency to make mistakes, show me one person who has never made a mistake. Yes, I owe it up very honestly," adds the 20 year old. The actress is said to have had moved out within four months of getting married.
"Mahi, the character in the film (Teree Sang) is today's girl. She takes her decision, she knows what she is doing and she owns up her mistake that she has become pregnant. She doesn't run away like a coward. Owning up in front of the entire world requires a lot of courage and I think that's what I am in real life." Sheena's work has been appreciated in Teree Sang and she seems to be determined to make a name for herself within the film industry. Bollywood Hungama caught up with her at a sexy photo shoot where she has dared to un-robe to the bare minimum. Keep watching this space, for we are bringing the exclusive video of the photo shoot, just for you, very soon.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:43 am Mammootty starrer 'Kutty Srank' going to Montreal film festMammootty starrer 'Kutty Srank' has been selected for screening at the Montreal World Film Festival starting Aug 27. The veteran Malayalam film superstar won't be able to attend the event but says it's an honour that his film is being showcased at Canada's oldest movie extravaganza.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:30 am Shahid Kapoor clarifies on various topics
A lot is being said about the Shahid Kapur - Vishal Bhardwaj tiff. Reportedly, the two talented names had a difference of opinion, which resulted in a verbal duel when the actor watched the first cut of the film some time back. Shahid laughs when I ask him about it. "These rumours amuse me. The fact is, I am very, very proud of KAMINEY. As for Vishal, I genuinely feel that every actor should at least work once with Vishal in his/her lifetime. He explores that side of you as an actor, which even you aren't aware of," Shahid tells me.
Shahid feels KAMINEY is a landmark film in his career. "I play a dual role in this film and the best part is, the twins hate each other. This is so unlike the twins we've seen so far on the Hindi screen. That's one of the prime reasons why I agreed to do this project. The main reason was, of course, Vishal Bhardwaj," Shahid emphasises.
The topics range from his father Pankaj Kapur's project as well as multiple releases this year. In fact, Shahid will have as many as five releases in the nest few months, starting with KAMINEY and followed by DIL BOLE HADIPPA, Ken Ghosh's as-yet-untitled film, MILENGE MILENGE and hopefully, also PAATHSHAALA, which has been picked up by Eros.
"Ideally, I wouldn't like two promos [of two different films] on screen simultaneously, but these things aren't in my control. Last year, I had just one release [KISMAT KONNECTION] and this year, well, so many," Shahid admits.
Shahid is currently shooting for Parmeet Sethi's directorial debut [being produced by Yash Raj] and the new look -- he's lost weight, even changed his hairstyle -- is for this film. Once this film is through, Shahid would begin shooting for his dad's film. "It's a love story," he reveals. Pankaj Kapur has tilted more towards meaningful/middle of the road cinema as an actor, so will his directorial venture also tilt towards meaningful cinema? "No, it would be targeted at popular tastes, but will have the sensibilities that he's known for as an actor," Shahid states.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:08 am Eye-catching first impression
First impression counts. No wonder, film-makers ensure that the first promo of their film creates the maximum impact. The promo of BLUE does exactly that. The promo of this keenly-anticipated fare makes a stunning impact, not just because it stars some of the biggest names in the business [Sanju, Akshay, Katrina, Lara, Zayed], but also because of its backdrop. It's shot underwater, amidst sharks.
The film has an international feel and its makers, Shree Ashtavinayak, should capitalise on its theme and take it beyond the Indian diaspora, when they plan its release strategy.
On the other hand, the first promo of MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA brings back memories of Hrishikesh Mukherjee movies. Soft and simplistic, the promo exudes a lot of freshness. Of course, the first promo features Salman, Kareena and Sohail only [not Preity], but the glimpses make it pretty evident that the film looks at a pati, his patni and a woh. MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA has been extensively shot in Melbourne, Australia.
Incidentally, both BLUE and MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA are directed by first-time directors - Anthony D'Souza and Prem Soni, respectively.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:02 am All eyes on Diwali week
The race for Diwali week has begun. As things stand today, as many as four films are confirmed for 16th October: BLUE, ALADIN, ALL THE BEST and MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA. However, there are whispers that at least two films will back out of this race, since four biggies in one week is unimaginable in today's times.
But the film-makers associated with these films are unperturbed by rumours of postponement. Eros is gearing up for the release of ALADIN. While the first promo of the film has already been launched, this writer had also witnessed a few minutes footage from the film at EyeQube Studios and which, we must admit, is at par with international works. "We're definitely arriving in Diwali," Sunil Lulla of Eros has confirmed time and again.
The first promo of BLUE and MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA will be launched this Friday. The promo of BLUE will be included in the prints of LIFE PARTNER, while the first promo of MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA will be incorporated in the prints of KAMINEY. In fact, the promos of both BLUE and MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA have also announced the date in the promos.
Prem Soni, the debutante director of MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA, denies that his film might be shifted ahead. "No way! In fact, we've already blocked the promotion dates of our actors [Salman, Kareena, Preity, Sohail] prior to the release of the film. We've decided to have an aggressive 20-day campaign involving these actors, before October 16," Prem confirms.
Meanwhile, Kumar Mangat is in no mood to postpone his film ALL THE BEST either. "We're readying the promotion and also working round the clock to arrive on 16th October. As far as we are concerned, we're definitely arriving on that date," he states. Await the clash of the titans!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Aug 2009 | 12:53 am Kareena Kapoor excited about Karan Johar's Kurbaan - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 12:41 am Rakhi Sawant, fiance to play parents - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 12:35 am Shahid goes topless; drives female fans crazy - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Aug 2009 | 12:20 am The Mahatma's last journey: Muslim mechanic restores car and principlesBollywood seems all set to revisit Gandhigiri. But this time it's debutant director Amit Rai narrating a part-fact-part-fiction story on Mahatma Gandhi's principles through his 'Road To Sangam' while telling the story of how a Muslim man restored the vintage Ford truck that carried Gandhi's ashes in 1948.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Aug 2009 | 9:00 pm 'Wanted' music lacks zingAlbum: 'Wanted'; Music Directors: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Sameer, Arun Bhairav, Wajid, Shabbir Ahmed and Salman Khan; Singers: Wajid, Amrita Kak, Kamaal Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Suzanne D'Mello, Shaan, Shreya Ghosal, Soumya Raoh, Hrishikesh Kamerkar, Nikita Nigam, Earl and Salman Khan; Rating: **Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Aug 2009 | 8:00 pm Karisma Kapoor's husband deposes in extortion caseThe husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor told a city court today that he did not know Raj Kumar Wazirchand Vazirani, a Mumbai resident, who was arrested for demanding Rs.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Aug 2009 | 4:57 pm Emraan Hashmi row blamed on broker miscommunication - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Aug 2009 | 3:41 pm 'Gulshan alive in words of Mere desh ki dharti'Actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar remembers Gulshan Bawra as a true friend and says he is alive in every word of the song Mere desh ki dharti, which the late lyricist wrote for his film Upkar.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 1:41 pm Bollywood falls victim to swine flu scareBollywood is the latest casualty of the swine flu scare, with shoots being cancelled and actors staying away from foreign locales in a bid to protect themselves from the pandemic.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 1:31 pm Bollywood newcomers prefer good scripts over big bannersTeenage pregnancy, terrorism, an out-and-out actioner or a spooky jungle thriller-Bollywood newcomers like Shruthi Haasan, Ruslaan Mumtaaz and Arunoday Singh are opting for different themes and strong scripts rather than being lured by big banners and typical potboilers.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 1:16 pm I'm not focussing only on comedies: ShreyasHe's made audiences laugh in many films and has signed on four more comedies, but actor Shreyas Talpade insists he is not concentrating on just humorous films even though enjoys 'em!Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 1:12 pm Despite A certificate, Kaminey meant for all ages: ShahidThough Kaminey has been given an 'A' certificate it is not a film that will make viewers uncomfortable, promises Shahid Kapoor, who plays a double role in the Vishal Bharadwaj movie.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 1:03 pm Preview: KamineyDirector Vishal Bharadwaj is back with dark drama Kaminey. Releasing on Friday, this Shahid Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra-starrer is all about gangsters, rebel soldiers, rogue politicians and crooked cops.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 12:50 pm Why is Hrithik hiding from media?Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan is hiding these days from the media. He is refusing to come out in the public. Read on to know the reason behind this strange behaviour...Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 12:47 pm Kamal Haasan celebrates 50 years in films!One of the finest actors of Indian cinema, Kamal completes an important milestone in showbiz this year and fans will celebrate his journey on August 12 - the day his first film was released.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 9:32 am Live Chat: Saif Ali Khan on August 11 at 1430 hrs IST
He is someone who spells Royal with a capital R. No prizes for guessing as to who we are referring to. He's none other than Saif Ali Khan, who made a grand entry in Bollywood with Aashiq Awara. Having the illustrious Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi for father and the eternally gorgeous Sharmila Tagore for mother, this man has been on a 'role' ever since the word 'go'.
A sample list of his films which gave other actors a marathon run for their money includes the likes of Yeh Dillagi, Main Khiladi Tu Anari , Kal Ho Na Ho, Parineeta, Salaam Namaste, Race, etc. If you thought that Saif has confined himself only to romantic and mushy films, then think again, for he is the same man who very effortlessly hit the jackpot with new age films like Dil Chahta Hai and Being Cyrus. The latest on this man is that, besides being a successful actor, he also successfully launched himself as a producer with the latest blockbuster Love Aaj Kal.
Here's your chance to get up, close and personal with Saif Ali Khan, the man whose mere name is enough today to guarantee unprecedented crowds at the ticket windows! Saif will be live on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Tuesday, August 11, at 1430 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Aug 2009 | 8:49 am Emraan Hashmi speaks out; minority commission's verdict today
Friends close to Emraan Hashmi insist he will fight out the issue to its bitter end, no matter how isolated he may be in his battle to prove that sections of supposedly progressive metropolitan Mumbai practice religious segregation.
Says a source very close to Emraan, "He moves around with a lot of security. It's a precautionary measure. Emraan has filed a complaint with the minority commission. It will come to its decision today, the 10th August. Until they do, he's in danger. Emraan is not really troubled. His house IS looking like a fortress. The police complaint doesn't deter Emraan at all. It's an age-old ploy to silence you. No one can accuse Emraan of inciting communal disharmony. Religious discrimination in buying and renting property has been going on for a very long time. No one talked about it openly. It's a sensitive issue." Now the people who denied Emraan property are tripping over changing their statements repeatedly. "They said he was kept out because Emraan was serial kisser. For some reason they also made up an absurd allegation that Emraan's parents barged into the office of the property dealers. Emraan's parents had taken a proper appointment and gone and they were treated badly. They were told the housing society people were busy. Emraan was enraged because his parents were badly treated. He had earlier bought an apartment in 2007 in Pali Hill. But there was no such problem. This was his first real encounter with discrimination."
Now the people whom the actor was trying to buy property from have buckled under. Says Emraan's friend, "The prospective property seller now says he doesn't want to sell. But for Emraan it is no longer about personal hurt. He's standing up for an issue. People have accused him of doing this to gain publicity. Let them say what they like. He has no releases in the next few months. Emraan doesn't care what the cynics say."
About the lack of support from within the industry, Emraan's friend says, "He wasn't expecting any real support. Javed and Shabana have spoken on it. Also, Saif, Emraan didn't raise his voice hoping to get support. Emraan is prepared to take the issue to its logical issue. He hopes people will no longer keep quiet about being denied property in spite of being law-abiding citizens and paying taxes."
For Emraan the issue has become much larger than a personal one. Says Emraan, "The problem of being denied property on grounds of religion is prevalent all over the country. Now so many Muslims have come forward claiming the same. And mind you, I know religious profiling works both ways. I know of Muslim colonies where Hindus are not allowed to stay. I spoke out as a segregated citizen, not a Muslim. I want all discrimination in property allotment to go. Otherwise why do we call ourselves a democracy?"
Emraan hopes more voice to be raised against discrimination. He's shooting for Ekta Kapoor's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. The shooting doesn't stop.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Aug 2009 | 7:50 am PM calls for better deal for street vendorsThere was good news for India's ubiquitous urban street vendor Monday as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked all states to give them a better deal and ensure they are not harassed.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Aug 2009 | 7:00 am Live Chat: Genelia D'Souza on August 11 at 1600 hrs IST
They say you need to have acting 'Gene' in you to become an actor in Bollywood'. What will you have to say when someone has got 'Gene' in her name? Well, think no further, as it's none other than Genelia D'Souza, the very cute, sweet, bubbly, and effervescent actress who stormed her way into the hearts of millions and trillions alike with her 'Aditi' persona in the smash hit film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na.
Well, it's the same Aditi ...we mean...Genelia, who is ready with her next rom-com called Life Partner, in which she is paired opposite Tusshar Kapoor. Here's your chance to get up, close and personal with this chic only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Tuesday, August 11, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Aug 2009 | 6:23 am Now Rakhi Sawant, fiance to play parents on TV showIt's barely a week since starlet Rakhi Sawant got engaged to Canada-based businessman Elesh Parujanwala in a televised 'swayamvar', but the two are now set to play mom and dad on the same TV channel.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Aug 2009 | 6:02 am Barrymore, Long not passionate enough on camera?Drew Barrymore and boyfriend Justin Long are very passionate lovers off screen but they apparently didn't looking convincing as a couple while shooting an intimate scene for their new film.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 6:02 am Michael Jackson burial spot a secretPop legend Michael Jackson has finally been laid to rest without any hoopla at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Hollywood Hills.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Aug 2009 | 5:52 am Rakhi Sawant, fiance to act parents on TV showIt's barely a week since starlet Rakhi Sawant got engaged to Canada-based businessman Elesh Parujanwala in a televised 'swayamvar', but the two are now set to play mom and dad on the same TV channel.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Aug 2009 | 5:34 am Anifest India postponed due to swine flu scare
The imminent swine flu scare in Pune and Mumbai has taken toll on plans for India's largest animation festival, Anifest India. Scheduled for the Independence Day weekend, the 4-day festival has now been postponed until further notice.
Anifest India had received 1500+ confirmed registrations and a large number of people were to travel from out of Mumbai for this festival.
The organizers, The Animation Society of India (TASI) Managing Committee said in a statement, âDue to the increased risk of swine flu, the TASI has taken the difficult but important decision to postpone Anifest India 2009. It is a very disappointing thing for us but we have no choice under the current circumstances.â
TASI, a non-profit volunteer organization and the organizers of Anifest India, had made elaborate provisions for a power packed event. âFor the past four months we have been working overtime to organize this annual festival. The pre-selection jury was working over 17 hours on Sunday to select films for screening and voting at the festival.â
"Under the present circumstances, as a responsible organization we have taken a decision to avoid gathering such a large crowd in close proximity to each other for four days under one roof. We know that this will mean substantial financial losses to the Society and for everyone who have been a part of it, since a large part of the organizational expenses and time have already been incurred. These are inconsequential compared to public health and safety," the statement further said.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Aug 2009 | 5:05 am You'll see a different me in Kurbaan: KareenaShe has played a prostitute, a bubbly girl-next-door and the ultimate glamour queen in her almost decade-long career, but Kareena Kapoor says Kurbaan has given her the opportunity to sink her teeth into one of the best roles in her career.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 10 Aug 2009 | 4:57 am Arjun Rampal on GQ cover this month
He is one of the first premier supermodels of India. He is none other than Arjun Rampal, the man who put India on the global map, courtesy his Adonis look and a personality that gives many supermodels an inferiority complex even today! And it is this man, who is on the cover of the latest edition of GQ.
Aptly titled 'The unusual world of Arjun Rampal', this article takes a 'magnified sneak peak' in the world of the enigmatic phenomenon called Arjun Rampal! It has him talking about his supermodel wife Mehr Jessia Rampal. He says, "When I looked at my wife for the first time, I thought she'd be a beautiful wife to have- and it happened. I guess my visualization was just stronger than the rest." This issue also has a treat for Arjun's fans in the form of 5 things that you didn't know about him, but should know. A couple of these things include him confessing that he was really scared before Om Shanti Om and the legendary man by whom Arjun was completely rattled by! Arjun also speaks his heart out saying, "We've gone through that phase where we've tried to do other things just to make ends meet". This issue surely makes an interesting read.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Aug 2009 | 4:28 am Pune schedule of Qurbaan cancelled due to swine flu epidemic
The latest Swine flu epidemic has developed an eerie feeling amongst everyone. An entire last schedule shoot of Dharma Production's Qurbaan was cancelled as the shooting was to take place in Pune- the largely affected city with the epidemic.
A source from the unit reveals, "The cast and crew were to travel to Pune on Friday afternoon. Everyone was all set and prepared to leave for the last schedule. But lead actress Kareena Kapoor was adamant on not going to Pune after the break out of Swine Flu in the city where they were headed to shoot. Very little portions had to be shot and the crew really wanted to get done with it as soon as possible and Bebo was required for the scene."
The source continues, "Bebo had a word with the director Rensil D'Silva and asked him to reconsider the shoot. The team members gave it a thought and cancelled the scheduled."
Kareena's spokesperson confirmed, "Yes, the Pune schedule was cancelled."
Adds director Rensil D'Silva, "We considered the situation in Pune carefully and decided not to shoot there since we did not want to put either the cast or crew at risk."
The team still has to shoot the remaining scenes, but hasn't decided the venue and is also waiting to again acquire dates of the actors.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Aug 2009 | 4:09 am You'll see a different me in 'Kurbaan': KareenaShe has played a prostitute, a bubbly girl-next-door and the ultimate glamour queen in her almost decade-long career, but Kareena Kapoor says "Kurbaan" has given her the opportunity to sink her teeth into one of the best roles in her career.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Aug 2009 | 3:41 am Priyanka is great..as an actress: Shahid KapurAre they or aren't they a couple? That's a question Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur steered clear of, even as he praised his "Kaminey" co-star Priyanka Chopra to the skies saying she is at her "career's best right now".Source: Entertainment News | 10 Aug 2009 | 3:10 am I know religious profiling works both ways: Emraan HashmiAs he awaits the verdict of State Minorities Commission (SMC) on his complaint against a south Mumbai housing society, Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi says he know religious profiling is practised by people in more than one community. Emraan has complained he was not allowed to buy a house in the society because he is a Muslim.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Aug 2009 | 3:02 am
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