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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 9:52 am Vidya Balan disappears!
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 9:27 am Siddharth Anand's Ranbir-Priyanka starrer titled Anjaana Anjaani
After successfully directing three films namely Salaam Namaste, Ta Ra Rum Pum and Bachna Ae Haseeno for Yash Raj Films, director Siddharth Anand is all set to start his next venture this time for producer Sajid Nadiadwala's banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. The film is titled Anjaana Anjaani, and will star Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.
Bollywood Hungama spoke to Siddharth to confirm the same. "Yes my next film is called Anjaana Anjaani. It's a romantic comedy starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. We start shooting in October and the film would be shot in New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas."
Music of the film has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar who have incidentally composed the music for all of Siddharth's past three films.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Aug 2009 | 8:17 am Robin Williams to play lead in Susan Boyle biopic?Hollywood funnyman Robin Williams has been asked to play Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle in a movie about her life.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 25 Aug 2009 | 7:55 am Kaminey fails to connect with Mumbaikars
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 7:43 am Sanjay Suri hopes more films can be made in KashmirBorn and brought up in Kashmir, actor Sanjay Suri, who returned to the Valley after 18 years to shoot "Sikandar", says more filmmakers should go to the state as it will boost "employment" and "prosperity".Source: Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 7:33 am Pitt has no plans to team-up with Jolie
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 6:53 am Ajay's act in 'London Dreams' modelled on BonoAjay Devgan as a rock star strumming away the heated strings on stage is a hard act to swallow.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 5:51 am L Subramanyan steps down as Chandamama CEO
It's piping hot, and as always, it's first on Bollywood Hungama.
L Subramanyan (Subu), the veteran IT journalist who had joined the legendary comic house Chandamama in 2007 after the publication's acquisition by Mumbai-based technology major Geodesic, has now stepped down as the company's CEO. During his stint with Chandamama, the company achieved several milestones including the magazine's robust entry in digital and mobile space.
Subu will now be looking at an entrepreneurial venture. "I am considering the digital and mobile space," Subu told Bollywood Hungama.
After this development, Prashant Mulekar, Executive Director - Geodesic will be taking care of the company's operations. "I will be taking over Subu's profile and will be involved in overall operations," said Mulekar, who has more than 15 years of experience in finance.
Vishwanath Reddi, Chairman of Chandamama shared, "Subu introudced Chandamama to various platforms including mobile and digital. His attempt to take Chandamama in digital ecosystem will help the successors to take the publication forward in the right direction. Prashant Mulekar has overtaken Subu's role as the editor and publisher of the magazine."
We tried contacting Geodesic CEO and MD Kiran Kulkarni, but he was unavailable at the timing of filing this story.
Prior joining Chandamama, Subu was with Jasubhai Digital Media, where he was the CEO and Editorial Director managing properties such as Digit, The CTO Forum, Skoar! and Industry 2.0. Subu was also the Chief Editor of Dataquest and the associated B2B titles of Cyber Media and has served as the founding CEO of IPF Online Limited.
Chandamama is also eyeing the big screen. Toonz Animation India is producing a full-length animated film based on a prime property from the library of Chandamama.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Aug 2009 | 5:02 am FIR filed against 'Kaminey' director, producerA first information report (FIR) was filed on Monday against the director and producer of "Kaminey" for allegedly denigrating Lord Jagannath in the film.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 4:49 am Jackson killed by "Lethal Drug Levels"
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 4:46 am The show stopper at Miss Universe con... - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Aug 2009 | 4:20 am Zeenat Aman to do a 'Chura liya' encoreYesteryears actress Zeenat Aman won a million hearts when she strummed the guitar in the evergreen song "Chura liye hai tumne" in "Yaadon Ki Baraat".Source: Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 4:13 am FIR against Vishal Bhardwaj
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:59 am Sridevi to play Dhanush's mother-in-lawYesteryear actress Sridevi has accepted to don the role of a mother-in-law, in Dhanush starrer Maappilai. As known earlier, the film happens to be a remake of yesteryear superstar Rajinikanth’s film with same title. Rajashekar directed the original version featuring Rajinikanth,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:53 am Michael Jackson's death ruled as homi... - Press Trust of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:50 am Saif's childhood sweetheart unearthedThe hunt for Saif's missing woman is finally over. As it has turned out, she happens to be his childhood sweetheart whom he had to leave behind when his family moved to a different city. He has now managed to traceSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:47 am Piyush Jha's next titled Door; wants Aamir Khan to play lead role
Piyush Jha whose film, Sikandar, based on Kashmiri militancy has just opened to substantial critical acclaim is all set to start his next film.
Entitled Door (distant), Piyush's next project will take a deep penetrating look at the divide between the haves and the have-nots.
Aamir Khan is the director's first choice for the protagonist's part. "It's the role of a man of the masses. I can only see Aamir in the role," says Piyush.
The Sikandar experience has made the director realize the importance of A-listers stars in the cast. "I now understand the star hierarchy. This is just what my next film has to say. Before bridging the gap between the haves and have-nots we need to understand that chasm."
Says the director, "In the cities you see this huge disparity between the way the various classes of people live. But move away from the city and go into the non-metropolitan and semi-rural areas...the disparity between how the upper crust and the rest lived is even more glaring. That's what Door is about."
Piyush is baffled by some of the reviews for Sikandar. "Some have even commented on how spick and span Madhavan playing an army man looks. Arrey, I come from an army family. My father Hiralal Jha retired as a Major in the army. I know how he lived and how much cleanliness and orderliness meant to him. His shoes were polished for an hour every morning and his uniform had to be creaseless."
Going by the critical response to his film, Piyush is unsure about what is required of him. "Should I make the film that critics want from me? Should I make what I think the audience would like? Or should I just do what comes naturally to me? I think I'll just go by my instincts."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:46 am Heidi Montag flashes boobs at Miss Universe contestSinger and The Hills star Heidi Montag received lots of flak for her mediocre performance at the recent Miss Universe contest held on August 24. Her boobs flashing act has hit the headlines harder than her performance.Heidi Montag wore a nude-colouredSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:42 am Love triangle in Palampur ExpressPalampur Express on Sony is running fast towards building its story track. The show hasn’t been doing good since past few weeks, thus now the creative are brainstorming on grabbing more eyeballs. Finally, it seems they came to a conclusion- ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:34 am Mobile ticket bus for Kandhasamy!Abhirami Ramanathan, the distributor of Vikram starrer Kandhasamy launched a mobile ticket booth (Bus) for the film on Sunday. Those who want to book tickets at Abirami mega mall need not go to the mall. The bus will come to anSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:18 am Unnaipol Oruvan audio launch on August 31Kamal Hassan’s Unnaipol Oruvan, a Tamil remake of the Hindi blockbuster A Wednesday will have its grand audio launch on August 31 in Chennai. Produced jointly by Rajkamal International and UTV, the Chakri Toleti directed film has lyrics written by Kamal,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:15 am Iss pregnancy se mujhe bachoaThis is what Ashita Dhawan has been yelling to the production team of Bidaai. The bubbly actress is pregnant in the show and has to wear a fake stomach mask which is very heavy and itchy too. “It is heavy andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 3:06 am Villagelo Vinayakudu, a sequel to VinayakuduShooting of Villagelo Vinayakudu produced and directed by Saikiran Adavi under the banner Moonwater Pictures, with Krishnudu and Saranya in the lead, was completed recently. The film is said to be a sequel to Vinayakudu, wherein Krishnudu plays the hero. TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:58 am The new muse in Ranbir's lifeDeepika Padukone needs to wake up, there is a new muse in Ranbir Kapoor's life. Well not in his real life but in his upcoming movie Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year where Shazahn Padamsee will be making her debut.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:48 am Abhishek with Delhi Belly directorFrom Rakeysh Mehra's Delhi 6, Abhishek Bachchan is now going into Delhi Belly director Abhinay Deo's next. Deo will plunge straight into his next project with Abhishek, right after he finishes his Imran Khan starrer Delhi Belly.Confirming this directorial casting coupSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:38 am Shahid Kapoor fears overexposure - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:34 am Bollywood on self-healing path with four hitsEnergetic openings to Bollywood's four recent releases, 'New York', 'Kambakkht Ishq', 'Love Aaj Kal' and 'Kaminey', have succeeded in getting the business perk up. Wounded by a long strike earlier this year, the film industry is perhaps on a self-healing path now, say trade pundits.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:31 am Winning dance group gets rousing welcome in OrissaMembers of Orissa's victorious Prince Dance Group, all daily wage earners and none with professional dance training, got a rousing welcome in Berhampur railway station early Tuesday morning after winning the hotly-contested TV reality show 'India's Got Talent'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:31 am Vidya Balan's disappearing act in CambridgeVidya Balan proved to be more adventurous than her sedate image suggests. While shooting for R. Balakrishna's 'Pa' in Cambridge, she fell in love with the place and disappeared. The story goes that the crew returned to India without her.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:30 am Comparing me to Rahman not fair: Sohail SenAfter teaming up with music maestro A.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Aug 2009 | 2:17 am Vikram's next with Selvaraghavan - MSN India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:47 am Sanjay Suri hopes more films can be made in KashmirBorn and brought up in Kashmir, actor Sanjay Suri, who returned to the Valley after 18 years to shoot 'Sikandar', says more filmmakers should go to the state as it will boost 'employment' and 'prosperity'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:30 am Title mil gaya for Ken Ghosh's next film
Ken Ghosh has finally zeroed in the title of his next film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D'Souza in the lead. Initially, the makers were keen on calling it YAHOO, but have finally okayed a new title. It's CHANCE PE DANCE.
"But when did we ever decide on YAHOO? Sure, we were toying with a lot of names, but hadn't okayed on any one particular title," Ken clarifies. The first look image of the film, with the new title obviously, will be released in a few weeks from now, while the first trailer of the film will be included in the prints of WHAT'S YOUR RAASHEE?.
Isn't there too much of Shahid Kapoor these days? KAMINEY has just released, while the promotions of DIL BOLE HADIPPA have gathered momentum and CHANCE PE DANCE will follow next. "See, the three films have a different feel and they also look different. Even the roles that Shahid is enacting are diverse in each case. Plus, there will be a 2-month gap between DIL BOLE HADIPPA and CHANCE PE DANCE," Ken reasons.
Shahid and Genelia have been teamed for the first time in CHANCE PE DANCE. "They look great together. I've worked with Shahid-Amrita and Shahid-Kareena in the past and I can say with confidence that the Shahid-Genelia pairing is at par with those pairings," Ken states.
Meanwhile, Ken begins work on his next project after CHANCE PE DANCE. The film will be produced by Ramesh Taurani and star Neil Nitin Mukesh in the lead.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:22 am Extreme reactions on Kaminey
The opinions on KAMINEY are divided - either people have liked the film or hated it. But not many are aware that Vishal Bhardwaj, its creator, was well aware that the 40 + age-group wouldn't take to the film, much before its release. "We had test screenings in several cities, before the release. The reactions were pretty uniform, with the youth [18 to 30] loving the film and the middle-age segment [40 +] hating it. That's when I realized that the opinions would be in extremes," Vishal admits.
A lot of people feel that they failed to decipher the initial 20 minutes of the film. "That's true! I got the same feedback. The next time I would ensure that I simplify things," he states. Not many are aware that the start of the film was altered after the test screenings. The film began with a war in Africa and shifted to Shahid Kapoor running on the tracks. But the response to the war sequences was outright negative, so the editor suggested that Vishal change the start to Shahid running on the tracks.
Meanwhile, Vishal is all set to start work on his next film, this time with Hrithik Roshan in the principal lead. "This is the first time I am confirming the news. Yes, Hrithik and I are working together. The project will roll once Hrithik is through with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's GUZAARISH. In the meantime, I am wondering if I should make another film in the intervening period," Vishal divulges.
What about ISHQIYA? When is it releasing? "Oh, I've got tremendous feedback for the first promo of the film. In fact, people tell me ki ISHQIYA ka trailer aapki picture [KAMINEY] se behtar hain [chuckles]... Well, looking at the number of releases in the coming weeks, I haven't decided on a release date yet. We've already completed the film and are in the post-production stages right now," Vishal reveals.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:17 am In Pics: Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:09 am Ajay's act in 'London Dreams' modelled on BonoAjay Devgan as a rock star strumming away the heated strings on stage is a hard act to swallow. Not for Vipul Shah who has modelled the Bollywood star's act on the Irish singer Bono in his forthcoming movie 'London Dreams'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:01 am Multiple releases lined up for this Friday
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As many as six films are slated for release this Friday. These include DADDY COOL, KISAAN, LOVE KHICHDI, QUICK GUN MURUGAN, TOSS and YEH MERA INDIA. I am not counting the English ones, which will also hit the marquee this Friday. Whew! Is this the Idd week? Or Diwali or Christmas? So why this mad rush to release films? And, most importantly, what are their survival chances, given the fact that so many films are clashing on the same day?
Frankly, do the producers have a choice? My personal viewpoint is that the business is bound to get divided, but the producers feel they would stand no chance once the biggies invade the screen again, from September 18 onwards [WANTED, DIL BOLE HADIPPA]. The idea is to release at a time when there aren't any biggies in the fray. At least the films would be assured of getting the right chain of theatres and also the right shows.
Agreed, the holy month of Ramzan has begun and so has Ganeshotsav and the business is bound to slide downwards, but let's not think negative. Last year, ROCK ON!!, A WEDNESDAY, 1920 and WELCOME TO SAJJANPUR had released during the holy month of Ramzan and had also worked at the box-office. So let's see if the above-named films hit the jackpot this Ramzan.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Extreme reactions on 'Kaminey' - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am Comparing me to Rahman not fair: Sohail SenAfter teaming up with music maestro A.R. Rahman in hits like 'Lagaan' and 'Jodhaa Akbar', director Ashutosh Gowariker has roped in budding composer Sohail Sen for 'What's Your Raashee?' and the young musician says drawing comparisons between him and the Oscar-winning genius wouldn't be fair.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Aug 2009 | 8:30 pm Zeenat Aman to do a Chura liya hai tumne encoreYesteryears actress Zeenat Aman won a million hearts when she strummed the guitar in the evergreen song "Chura liye hai tumne" in Yaadon Ki Baraat. Now she is set to relive the act in a new film titled Dunno Y... Naa Jaane Kyon.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 1:25 pm India, Nepal pop stars team up for anti-trafficking drivePop stars from Nepal and India are teaming up for a series of concerts in Nepal's main cities for an anti-trafficking campaign sponsored by MTV.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Aug 2009 | 12:31 pm Soham Shah to write-direct Dutt's home productionSoham Shah, simmering with the discontent caused by the debacle of Luck at the box office, has been rescued from the doldrums by none other than Sanjay Dutt.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 12:30 pm Shabana, Nandita team up again!After 11 years, Canada-based director Deepa Mehta is set to bring feisty actresses Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das together again for a screen adaptation of Salman Rushdie's award winning 1981 novel Midnight's Children.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 12:15 pm Abhi-Ash to team up for the seventh time!Rajiv Menon's project would be Abhishek's seventh film with Aishwarya after Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Umrao Jaan (2006), Guru (2007), Dhoom 2 (2007) and Sarkar Raj (2008) and Mani Ratnam's next, Ravan.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 12:02 pm Theatre will never die, says RajnikantHe started his career on stage and now Tamil superstar Rajnikant urges the film industry to encourage plays as he knows theatre will be there, always.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Aug 2009 | 12:00 pm Music review: What's Your Rashee?Ashutosh Gowariker's films are synonymous with A.R. Rahman's tunes, but for his What's Your Rashee?, which has Priyanka Chopra and Hurman Baweja in lead roles, the director has got on board a new composer, Sohail Sen - who has done a commendable job.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 11:56 am Sonam seeks Ganapati's blessings for Aisha!Bollywood hottie Sonam Kapoor has begun the shooting of her dad's production Aisha with Ganapati's blessings.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 11:37 am FIR filed against 'Kaminey' director, producerA first information report (FIR) was filed Monday against the director and producer of 'Kaminey' for allegedly denigrating Lord Jagannath in the film.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Aug 2009 | 11:31 am Zeenat Aman to do a 'Chura liya' encoreYesteryears actress Zeenat Aman won a million hearts when she strummed the guitar in the evergreen song "Chura liye hai tumne" in "Yaadon Ki Baraat". Now she is set to relive the act in a new film titled "Dunno Y... Naa Jaane Kyon".Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Aug 2009 | 11:30 am TV channel to hunt for biggest Jackson fan in IndiaAll Indian fans of pop star Michael Jackson gear up.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Aug 2009 | 11:05 am Hyderabadis welcome Aishwarya Rai - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Aug 2009 | 10:45 am T-Series acquires music rights of London Dreams
Its common knowledge that talking about music before the gigantic T-Series is like holding a torch light before the sun! So, it becomes needless to say that 'Whenever there is music, there will be T-Series'. After having acquired the music of some of the biggest films like Kites, Action Replay and 3 Idiots, those who thought that T-Series had bagged enough biggies for this year, wait till you hear this!
News is that the music major T-Series has now gone ahead and has acquired the music rights of yet another much-awaited film London Dreams, that's being directed by Vipul Shah. The film stars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Asin, Om Puri and others. After Action Replay, this is the second film of this filmmaker with a 'Midas touch', music rights of which have been acquired by T-Series. Speaking about this acquisition, Vipul Shah told Bollywood Hungama, "In the past, we have done a film (Singh Is Kinng) with Junglee Music, as we had sold the film to TV 18. And this time round, for London Dreams T-Series gave us the best offer. Hence, we went ahead with T-Series."
While, Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, on his part, commented saying "As always as a company we want big films, producers and banners to sign on with us, this year thanks to all the corporate deals, out marketing strategy, and relations and also with the digital marketing strength from Hungama every producer and banner is looking at a contract with us. So on the whole it's really great to have such banners and names attached to T Series and it shows what we wanted and what we have achieved."
If one has to look at the repertoire of T-Series for this year, one would surely be amazed, with the extraordinary bank of films in its kitty which including the likes of Blue, Kites, All The Best, 3 Idiots, Salman- Kareena starrer Main Aur Mrs. Khanna, Vipul Shah's Action Replay, Farhan Akhtar's Karthik Calling Karthik, Shahid-Genelia starrer Chance Pe Dance and Himesh starrers Kajraare and Radioâ¦to name a few!
T-Series is surely ruling the music world!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Aug 2009 | 10:27 am DQE signs Asian broadcast deal with Nick India for 'Casper'DQE, an animation, gaming and live action media company, has announced an exclusive broadcast deal with Viacom18 for the 3D animated TV series Casper. The series will be broadcast on Viacom18's kids channel - Nick, from November 2009 across the entire South Asia. DQE along with Classic media and Moonscoop have sold the series world wide and it is already launched successfully on TF1 in France. Casper is a co-production with Classic Media, USA and MoonScoop Group, France and DQE holds Exclusive Audio-Visual distribution rights for some Asian territories, under which the deal with Viacom18 (Nick) has been signed. The series has been produced at a global budget of US$9.36 Million by DQE Group, Classic Media, USA, Moonscoop-France with TF1 France and Cartoon Network. Casper the cute, pudgy ghost-child, who prefers making friends with people instead of scaring them is back again with his gang of ghost friends trying rather unsuccessfully to haunt people. Casper has gone on to become one of the most famous properties and the most lovable of ghosts recognized by children worldwide. After a very successful live-action cum animation feature and animated Home video, this iconic brand now debuts as a high quality 3D Animated 52X11' action packed TV series world-wide.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Aug 2009 | 10:11 am Imran Khan's secret lady comes out in open!She has made her debut with Ishq Vishk and has also done a cameo in Hum Tum. Guess who's this lady who's raving about Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na boy Imran Khan.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 10:06 am For the love of horrorThe experience of watching horror films is as central as the film itself, if you are not scared out of your wits, or at least make a genuine effort to be so, then what the hell are you there for, asks Meher M Ali.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 9:46 am Courteney Cox excited for Scream 4Courteney Cox says she’s looking forward to start filming for Scream 4 because it will be romantic.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 24 Aug 2009 | 9:30 am Theatre will never die: RajnikantHe started his career on stage and now Tamil superstar Rajnikant urges the film industry to encourage plays as he knows theatre will be there, always.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Aug 2009 | 8:20 am Live Chat: Nausheen Ali Sardar on August 25 at 1630 hrs IST
If you are with her and she doesn't talk to you for hours, you will not feel left out. Why? Well, the reason is that she belongs to a rare breed of actresses who strongly feel that 'It's not necessary that one needs to talk with the mouth. One can also speak volumes with their eyes! Before you start head-banging, let us reveal that the 'her' here is none other the undisputed queen of television as well as millions of hearts... Nausheen Ali Sardar.
She is one chic who in one of her interviews said that "I don't act, I just feel". And if the hype about her acting in the forthcoming film Three-Love Lies Betrayal is anything to go by, then, we are sure that Nausheen is one actress who lives by her word. Bollywood Hungama gives you your place under the sun, where you get up, close and personal with the 'Kkusum' star. Do remember, your date with the lady stays confirmed on Tuesday, August 25, at 1630 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Aug 2009 | 8:15 am Hrithik or Abhishek for Agneepath remake? Karan Johar clears air
Last couple of months have seen speculations galore around the male lead for Agneepath remake. While names like Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan have popped up and there are various permutations and combinations being thought of, filmmaker Karan Johar
comes out and clears the air. He goes on to record to state that no one has yet been finalized to play the part of
Vijay Dinanath Chauhan.
"I haven't given any statement whatsoever around the man who would eventually be playing the role of Vijay Dinanath
Chauhan that was made iconic by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. All I have said is that yes, we are going ahead with a remake
of Agneepath and that's about it", announces Karan Johar.
Whether it is Hrithik, Abhishek or someone else, Karan must be having a wish list though, isn't it? "Well, the wish
list is to get the screenplay right", laughs Karan, "For the moment nothing else is more important than that."
Even though the film is coming under the banner of Dharma Productions, Karan won't be coming behind the camera for
the film. "True, I would be stepping aside and the film would be directed by Karan Malhotra who has assisted me on
My Name Is Khan. That's the only
thing which has been finalized; rest everything that you hear is mere speculation. We would finalize the cast once
the script is locked. Currently, it is still in the process of being written."
Karan Malhotra is not really a novice when it comes to filmmaking. An erstwhile assistant director, he has also
worked with Ashutosh Gowariker (Jodhaa Akbar), Farah Khan (Main Hoon Naa), Farhan Akhtar
(Lakshya) and Raj Kumar Santoshi (Lajja, Pukar) amongst others.
Since it is close to two decades since the release of Agneepath (1990), would the remake have a different
milieu to it? "Certainly", comes a response from Karan, "We are adapting the film from the original but ours would
be a new age version that would fit in well with today's time. We really hope that we are able to do justice to the
original and make the remake exciting for today's generation."
Meanwhile, at last count there are as many as seven films from the house of Dharma Productions that are in different
stages of production. This includes My Name Is Khan, Wake Up Sid, Qurbaan, Koochie Koochie Hota Hai, remake of Stepmom, remake
of Agneepath and I Hate Love Stories. How is he managing it all?
"Believe me; it's not difficult at all. All of you have to do is follow a three point 'mantra' - 'Delegation',
'Outsourcing' and 'Trust'. Along with that, if you have the right vision and infrastructure in place, which we do
have in Dharma Productions, it isn't difficult to crack it all. That's the way you manage things and I have been
fortunate enough to have a team with which it has become possible to helm number of projects at the same time",
explains Karan.
Out of the seven films being made by Karan Johar, there are three of them which are very much in the pipeline.
"Wake Up Sid is all set to arrive on 2nd October. Qurbaan will come in late November. Other than that,
we are looking at an early 2010 release for My Name Is Khan. Yes, these have been busy and really exciting
times", concludes Karan.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Aug 2009 | 7:41 am Is Shenaz playing Imran's love interest in 'Delhi Belly'?Everyone is tightlipped about the cast of Aamir Khan's next production "Delhi Belly" except that the superstar's nephew Imran Khan is playing male lead.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Aug 2009 | 7:39 am All you wanted to know about 'Tere Mere Beach Mein'
A leading daily recently carried an article about how the film makers of today, 'get inspired' from yesteryear's famous songs and adopt the song name as their film titles! Well, the case is now not just confined to the silver screen alone, as even the TV walahs are following suit.
The programme that we are referring to is Star Plus' 'Tere Mere Beach Mein', a chat show that's will be hosted by none other than Bollywood's ace choreographer cum director Farah Khan.
Those who have seen the show swear by its format! 'Tere Mere Beach Mein' is a vibrant, entertaining and has a heart - here, it is not the drama but the humanness (emotional) and the genuine side of the guests that shines through. - It's about linking the common man world with the world of the stars. The viewers see a glimpse of themselves/their lives/ their struggle / their happiness in the lives of the celebs. Meet the stars like they are your friends; share their sorrow like your own, laugh with them like they are your friends.
So, do remember to tune in to the show that is all set to bring you the celebs' real-life, we always wanted to know!
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- Bipasha Gets Candid on 'Tere Mere Beach Mein'Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Aug 2009 | 6:59 am "I was concerned about my ad with Kareena" - Saif Ali Khan
The hunt for Saif's missing woman is finally over. As it has turned out, she happens to be his childhood sweetheart whom he had to leave behind when his
family moved to a different city. He has now managed to trace her down and as luck would have it, she is a social activist today.
However, there has been a twist in the tale. Just when he was about to reveal his identity to her and make her remember about the times gone by, he came face
to face with Kareena Kapoor. And the rest, as they say, is now history. The ex-girlfriend has continued to remain an ex while Saif and Kareena are now a
couple.
A happy-sad love story indeed, isn't it? Well almost, since this is not the real life story of Saif and Kareena but the script of the latest advertisement -
Dil Titli - that has been unveiled over the weekend gone by. While the earlier part of the week saw a gradual built up for the advertisement that
didn't quite reveal if Saif's search was for indeed for real, the unveiling of the mystery woman has laid all doubts to rest.
The entire promotional campaign did manage to create some stir though. Fresh out of the super success of Love Aaj Kal, it was surprising to see Saif
sending out public notices through newspapers and other media forums announcing his search for a girl. With just a photograph in hands, he was shown to be
running from pillar to post in his quest for regaining his old love.
While it was almost clear that this was a promotional exercise in motion, it wasn't quite obvious if this was for an advertisement or a movie. In fact some
also felt that this could well have been the kick start of Qurbaan promotion since the film is getting readied for a November release.
However, as it turned out, all of this was actually a part of Dil Titli campaign where a 'titli' turned out to be a common factor between the two
hearts that were in love long-long ago. Still, with Kareena coming into picture, it didn't take much time for Saif to shift loyalties!
Laughs Saif who admits that he was initially quite apprehensive about the concept, "Well, honestly speaking, I was a little concerned at first. I was
wondering if this entire ad in the newspaper with me hunting for a missing girl could perhaps look unnecessarily sensational. However, once I saw the copy
before it went for print, I was reassured that we were on the right track."
This was not all as the real test was audiences accepting him forgetting his first love the moment Kareena enters his life.
"True, I was worried that it should not look shallow that a guy forgets his childhood love in a matter of just a second", says Saif who is currently out of
India on a vacation, "But then once the creative aspects of the ad were explained to me, I trusted them. Thankfully, it seems all has turned out well
eventually."
Well, he has done his part and now it's upon audiences to decide whether they found Saif's change in heart justifiable or not!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Aug 2009 | 6:39 am Miss Venezuela is Miss Universe 2009 !Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez has been named winner of the coveted Miss Universe title for 2009.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 24 Aug 2009 | 5:51 am 'Carnatic music is finding young listeners'Carnatic classical music, which was losing out to contemporary music in the southern states, is making a comeback, with a spurt in the number of young listeners over the last few years, says leading Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Aug 2009 | 5:24 am Vidya Balan stayed back at Cambridge campus after shooting there for Paa
Vidya Balan proved to be more adventurous than her sedate image and serene personality suggest.
Recently, while shooting for Balki's Amitabh-Abhishek starrer Paa in Cambridge, Vidya simply disappeared. The crew returned to Mumbai without her. Laughs Vidya, "It's nothing so dramatic. Yes, I did stay back in Cambridge. I simply had to. I had no choice."
Shooting for Balki's Paa in Oxford and Cambridge proved to be too lovely an experience for the actress to leave behind.
After the whole unit left she decided to stay for an extra week.
Recounting the experience, Vidya says, "I just couldn't help it. Just being in Cambridge shooting was not enough. I felt a deep connect with the campus and the environment. I just wanted to walk around the campus with books in hand, so I'd look like a student."
Once the shooting was over Vidya decided to stay over. "Luckily I've a friend in Cambridge. I stayed with her and her husband. It was the most enriching experience of my life. Just the air and the feel of the place is so special."
Vidya now intends to buy herself a quiet escape route. "I can't afford a place in Cambridge. But I know of a place near Mumbai that offers the same climate and topography. But I am not revealing it."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Aug 2009 | 5:14 am "I've modelled Ajay Devgan's rock act on U2's Bono" - Vipul Shah
Ajay Devgan as a rockstar strumming away the heated strings on stage is a hard act to swallow.
Not for Vipul Shah who has cast Devgan as a rock-stadia musician in London Dreams. The gritty sweaty ambience, the riveting guitar licks, the angst- filled vocals and the screaming hysterical fans...Devgan goes through the rock motions in the film with élan.
Says Vipul, "So far we've only seen him in a sedate or comic image, never as someone who can cross the frontiers and do something outrageous."
Vipul hasn't quite converted Devgan in an outrageously punky rock star. "No, not quite the reckless renegade. I've modeled Ajay's rock act on Bono, the Irish lead singer from U2. Bono was never your quintessential rock star. He had a more sober and a less wild image. When Ajay gets on stage in London Dreams, he replicates the curbed tempered-down rock-star's image of U2. Yes, I modeled him on Bono."
Interestingly, Salman Khan who started calling himself a 'rock star' even before the term was coined has no particular image in London Dreams.
"He plays a more improvisational musician whereas Devgan plays a more professional rock musician," informs Vipul.
Vipul has already shot all the on-stage performances except one. "I wanted to see how the other stage performances look before shooting the last one. I was afraid they'd all look the same. But they've all come out differently. And Ajay looks like a rock star in the truest sense of the word."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Aug 2009 | 5:04 am 'Kaminey' takes Indian cinema beyond Tarantino: Shekhar KapurInternationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is quite impressed with Vishal Bharadwaj's "Kaminey" and says the film "catapults Indian cinema in modernity beyond (Quentin) Tarantino".Source: Entertainment News | 24 Aug 2009 | 4:30 am
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