King of Pop Michael Jackson laid to rest !

Michael Jackson was entombed at a private ceremony before more than 200 family and friends.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 7:23 am

Colgate Palmolive signs SRK as its brand ambassador

When it comes to brand endorsements there can be no bigger star than Shah Rukh Khan. After endorsing countless top brands such as Pepsi, ICICI Bank, Nokia, Hyundai, Tag Heuer etc, SRK will now be seen endorsing yet another premiere brand. According to reliable sources, SRK has been roped in as a brand ambassador by FMCG major Colgate Palmolive. The deal with the superstar was signed a couple of days ago. Colgate-Palmolive is a key player in the oral care category - toothpaste, toothbrush, toothpowder and whitening products. Now with SRK endorsing Colgate, things are only going to get bigger and better for the FMCG giant. As for SRK, after bagging this premium endorsement deal, he has indeed proved that they don't call him 'King Khan' for nothing.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Sep 2009 | 7:01 am

Neil Nitin Mukesh takes on Ranbir Kapoor, Jail to clash with Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

The release date of Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail has been announced. The film would now be releasing on 6th November, the same day when Ranbir Kapoor's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is slated to arrive. This would pretty much be an event to look forward to, as both Neil and Ranbir find a place for themselves in the top bracket of youngsters (including Imran Khan) that Bollywood currently boasts of. Confirms a close associate of Madhur Bhandarkar, "Yes, Jail is positively coming on 6th November. After some pondering, it was eventually decided to bring Jail on this date. It's a good day to bring on the film." Trade is expected to be upbeat with the clash of the two films since both Jail and Raj Kumar Santoshi directed Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani have good credentials to boast of. While Neil made people stand up and take notice of him all over again with the release of New York, the film that brought industry out of a slump after ending a six month long draught, Ranbir too had shone in Bachna Ae Haseeno that released last year. Both actors did face some hard times at the box office in the early stages of their career though. Even though Neil and Ranbir were immensely appreciated in their debut films (Johnny Gaddaar and Saawariya respectively), box office wasn't too kind at them. Neil did face a setback in Aa Dekhen Zara though Ranbir bounced back with Bachna Ae Haseeno. Meanwhile, Neil too was soon back in the reckoning with New York. This makes Jail and Ajab Prem.... really crucial releases for both Neil and Ranbir. While Neil has given it all to this hard hitting drama by National Award winning director Madhur Bhandarkar, Ranbir too has been having an eventful season with Wake Up Sid (arriving on 2nd October) preceding the release of Ajab Prem..... An industry follower comments, "Since Imran has suffered two back to back setbacks in Kidnap followed by Luck, the battle line is now drawn between Neil and Ranbir. Of course Imran has it in him to bounce back and he certainly will eventually. However, as of now, all eyes are on Neil and Ranbir." "Stakes are particularly high for Neil because Ranbir still has some back up in the form of Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year and Rajneeti. For Neil, Jail is a crucial film since he hasn't signed anything else and has placed all his bets on Jail. The film has to work for him by all means. Given the fact that Madhur has decided to take on competition with Ajab Prem...' it shows his confidence in the product. This will certainly be a clash to look out for this season", he concludes.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Sep 2009 | 6:58 am

Big B starrer Paa to release on Children's Day

The highly-rated Cheeni Kum director Balki is releasing his extremely unusual role-reversal drama Paa on November 13, as a tribute to Children's Day. "It's a film about the child within the man and the man within the child. And I can't think of a better tribute to the child than Children's Day," says Balki, who completed the shooting of the film in England recently. After shooting his two feature films Cheeni Kum and now Paa in England, Balki wants to return to the country again. "We shot Paa in my favourite location England. Throughout the stint in Cambridge, we were at sea, never on land. I love shooting in London. I shot my first two films there. If I had my way, I'd shoot all my films there." Balki took up the challenge of projecting the Big B like never before. "In Cheeni Kum, I really didn't have to do anything. I made him play himself. Here in Paa, I had to bring out that child within him, which has always been there. We tapped that part of him. It wasn't easy for Amitji to play a child at heart. Fortunately, Abhishek and Vidya Balan too are extremely intelligent actors. She has played such a charming mom. Throughout the film, they behave as if Amitji is their son. For Abhishek, this was his chance to get even with his dad." Any regrets about not casting Tabu again? "After what she did with Amitji in Cheeni Kum it wasn't possible to cast her in Vidya's role." Balki is not bothered with how the audience will accept the two actors in reversed roles. "There's no point in making a film if it doesn't push envelopes. I won't do a film that doesn't challenge me and my actors." Another ongoing leitmotif in Balki's cinema is the music of Ilaiyaraja. "He's God. He has been a major source of inspiration. I don't think that India has known a better music composer than him. Sadly, one-half of India has not heard him enough." For Cheeni Kum, Balki specifically asked Ilaiyaraja for tunes from his Tamil films. "I wanted Hindi moviegoers to hear those times. Even in Paa, I've transposed some of his South Indian tunes into Hindi. It's not that important to be original. It's more important to do what you believe in." Balki is miffed that the Big B's Progeria look has been leaked out. "Fortunately, that's only a part of his look. No one came on the set to see how he looks on camera. The makeup person was given a computer-generated picture of Amitji. He improvised a lot on that and added traits from real Progeria patients."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Sep 2009 | 6:53 am

Oye! Sonam's Aisha gets lucky!

When it comes to his daughter, Bollywood actor-producer Anil Kapoor wants the best. He has roped in award-winning writer Manu Rishi to pen dialogues for Sonam's next film Aisha.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 4 Sep 2009 | 6:41 am

DreamWorks announces film line-up

Reliance-Spielberg's DreamWorks has announced its first three films <i>Pirate Latitudes</i>, <i>I am Number 4</i> and <i>Harvey</i>.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 6:32 am

Stars in plenty at MJ s funeral

Michael Jackson was at last laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by family and friends here, ten weeks after his sudden demise that shocked his fans the world over.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 5:46 am

"Fox is an intelligent thriller" - Arjun Rampal

He played a lawyer in his very first film, Moksha (2001). Now eight years later, he returns as an advocate in Fox. He is Arjun Rampal, who has seen a definite momentum in his career during last couple of years with commercial successes like Rock On (2008) and Om Shanti Om (2007). Of course, there was an EMI (2008) which came and went, though The Last Lear (2008) was still decent enough compensation as it fetched him immense critical acclaim. On the eve of the release of Fox, Arjun Rampal talks about the roller-coaster ride that he has taken in his professional career and how Fox too boasts of a thrilling roller coaster ride in itself. From being a rock star to an advocate, it seems like quite some journey for you Arjun... Well, this is not the first time that I am playing the role of an advocate. I did play a lawyer in Moksha as well. The two films are poles apart though. There is a lot that I want to talk about Fox, but the fact is that, whatever little that I may say could possibly hint upon the suspense angle in the film. I don't wish to spoil the fun element for audiences who would be watching Fox in theaters. It is really difficult to describe this thriller and you would know what I mean once you will watch the movie. I can for sure say that Fox is his best film till date Director Deepak Tijori has made thrillers like Fareb and Khamosh - Khauff Ki Raat in the past. How far has he gone ahead with Fox? I have seen his previous work and I can for sure say that Fox is his best film till date. People will enjoy the film throughout its length and they won't able to guess the suspense element all the way till the end. It is a roller coaster ride and stays the way a thriller is meant to be. I was sold on doing the movie once I read it script. In fact, our entire team did everything to take the film beyond the script. Your character in the film has been tagged as 'Advocat de Satan'. Can you elaborate? [Laughs] I seriously don't know myself about this entire tagging thing. Sometimes people tag it the way they want to and even I would now want to know what 'Advocat de Satan' signifies here. On a serious note, I try to bring in as much realism as I can in the character that I play. Thankfully, the situation in Fox is extremely exciting. My character is someone who doesn't jump to conclusions; he, instead, looks at the situation, studies it hard and then reacts. Fox is not one of those regular masala thrillers. In fact, there are no lip synch songs either for a change So, Fox at least, attempts to steer away from being a core Bollywood masala flick? It has not just attempted this, but also been successful as well. Fox is not one of those regular masala thrillers. In fact, there are no lip synch songs either for a change (laughs). The film isn't a typical thriller. It is definitely trying to be intelligent without being intellectual enough to go over someone's head. It moves fast, and most importantly, boasts of good performances from the entire principal cast. Arjun, now that you have got your feet firmly in Bollywood, what happens from here on? Have you designed a definite career path for yourself? First and foremost, I have now realized the value of being an actor in a given setup. After having accepted a certain responsibility of playing a particular part in a film, I have to give my all to it. It's not about a film to be revolving just around you. One has to understand that if the character that I play doesn't work for the film, then, it may impact the standing of the entire project. I look at how this character is contributing rather than wondering if the film is focused on me. Thankfully, I have worked in some great setups during last few years that helped me grow as a professional and a human being. Are you hinting at Om Shanti Om? Exactly. I remember that I was so scared about doing Om Shanti Om. This is when Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan put the entire detailing of the character across me and the confidence they had in me. They made me understand the value of doing that part and told me that the victory would be mine if I am successfully able to pull it through convincingly. After all, my character had to grow from someone who was 30 year old to a 60 year old man. I am glad that I listened to them because; doing my part well in the film meant that a lot of people start looking at you as an actor. Even The Last Lear got you some good recognition as an actor... And to think of it, I was shooting for both The Last Lear and Om Shanti Om simultaneously. Rituparno Ghosh has an entirely different approach of filmmaking and the way an actor should approach a character. I was enriched with this experience as I learnt a lot on how to justify a character. Now I know good enough stuff to contribute a lot to the whole film rather than just looking at my character, regardless of it being a small or a big part of a film.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Sep 2009 | 5:37 am

Stars mourn at Jackson's burial

Ten weeks after his drug-induced death, the late pop superstar Michael Jackson was buried on Thursday in a private ceremony for family and friends at a cemetery for the stars in Los Angeles.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 5:35 am

Sanjay Dutt was unsure about IPL bid

Like his colleagues Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt also wants his share of the Indian Premier League (IPL) pie.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 4:36 am

MJ Underwent Sperm Count Boost Operation, Why? - Oneindia

Telegraph.co.uk

MJ Underwent Sperm Count Boost Operation, Why? Oneindia Michael Jackson is said to have undergone sperm count boost operation to have children while he was married to Lisa Marie Presley. The pop king is said to have suffered the repeated injuries in his groin area in his youth. According to Contactmusic ... Jackson buried as media looks onBBC News Michael Jackson laid to rest in star studded ceremonyPress Trust of India Michael Jackson reaches his 'final resting place'CNN NDTV.com -Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press all 5,094 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 4:25 am

Aagey Se Right - Sify

Sify

Aagey Se Right Sify The crime-com must have been the most explored genre this last couple of years. And the films follow a certain pattern: you have non-stars, even character actors, filling out lead slots, a story that's more a situation, a comical don, some romance and ... Aagey Se Right Movie ReviewGlamSham Review: 'Aagey Se Right' is a gratuitous caperSpicezee Aagey Se Right is not always right!SamayLive Economic Times -stardustco.in -Daily Latest News all 13 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 4:12 am

Bundchen to teach footballer beau how to pose

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is all set to share her trade secrets with husband, American football star Tom Brady, by teaching him how to pose and preen in front of the camera.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 4:07 am

Sanjay Dutt was unsure about IPL bid

Like his colleagues Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt also wants his share of the Indian Premier League (IPL) pie. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 4:01 am

Scorcese is a great teacher, says Dicaprio

Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio, who has collaborated with Martin Scorcese four times, believes that the multiple Oscar-winning filmmaker is also a &quot;great teacher&quot;.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:56 am

Yajna Shetty wins Dream Girl crown

Actress Yajna Shetty, whose movie Eddelu Manjunatha with Jaggesh is doing well at the Box Office, has succeeded in making a mark on the small screen. The Kannada actress has reportedly won the 'Dream Girl' crown along with Rs five lakh
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:52 am

Keanu Reeves to undergo DNA test

<I>Matrix</I> star Keanu Reeves has agreed to undergo a DNA test after a woman claimed he's the father of her four grown-up children.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:49 am

Demi Moore threatens to sue Perez Hilton

Washington, (ANI): Hollywood actress Demi Moore has threatened to sue celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, after she spotted a link on the latter's site directing viewers to a set of "inappropriate" pictures of her teen daughter Tallulah. The 15-year-old is the youngest
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

Big Cinemas to add 100 more screens in next one year - Business Standard

Indian Express

Big Cinemas to add 100 more screens in next one year Business Standard PTI / Mumbai September 04, 2009, 15:14 IST Anil Ambani Group firm Adlabs Films, which operates cinema chain Big Cinemas, today said it will increase the number of screens by around 100 in the next one year. "We are planning to add around 100 more ... Adlabs Films to be renamed Reliance MediaWorksPress Trust of India Adlabs Films to be rebranded as Reliance MediaworksIndiantelevision.com Adlabs Films Limited to be renamed Reliance MediaWorks LimitedEquity Bulls SamayLive -Rediff all 23 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:47 am

Daniel Craig has the sexiest chest

London, (ANI): Brit actor Daniel Craig has come out tops in a new poll conducted on sexy male movie chests. The survey by LOVEFiLM.com showed that a whopping 34 percent film fans voted 41-year-old Craig's skimpy trunks scene in 'Casino Royale'
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:46 am

Batman voted the greatest superhero

Batman has defeated his comic book rivals Spiderman and Superman to be named the greatest superhero of all time in a new poll.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:42 am

Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi reunite after 20 years

Remember that soap ad in the 1970s? Yeah, the one that had Zeenat Aman and Kabir Bedi. Well, director Sanjay Sharma liked it so much that he cast the pair in his film Dunno Y…Naa Jaane Kyun. This is the first
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:40 am

Amrita Rao has a fan in Govinda

With the success of Life Partner, the new pairing of Govinda and Amrita Rao seems to have clicked with the audiences. In fact, audiences have called the pair a highlight of the film, and are looking forward to seeing the two
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:36 am

Rani Mukherji is leaving Yash Raj films! - World News

Indian Express

Rani Mukherji is leaving Yash Raj films! World News Mumbai: Is Rani Mukheri finally planning to leave Yash Raj Films? Well, how can the queen bee leave, most successful films of her career are with YRF only. A close source informs “Rani is ready to do films for other banners too. ... Rani Mukherjee planning to leave Yash Raj bannerSamayLive Yash Chopra named 'Asian filmmaker of the Year'Press Trust of India Bollywood giant Yash Chopra named top Asian filmmakerReuters India Merinews -Malaysia Star -The Canadian Press all 73 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:34 am

Children’s Day treat from the Bachchans

The highly rated Cheeni Kum director Balki is releasing his extremely unusual role reversal drama Paa on November 13 as a tribute to Children’s Day.“It’s a film about the child within man, and the man within the child. And I can’t
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:33 am

Madonna sets up a new record

London, (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna's Sticky and Sweet world tour is said to have made the highest amount ever earned by a solo artist grossing at 408 million dollars, revealed promoters Live Nation. Madge, 51, had played her last gig
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:32 am

After 'Blood Diamond' fiasco, Gaurav Chopra in another Hollywood movie

He was disappointed with his blink-and-you-miss role in critically acclaimed Hollywood film 'Blood Diamond', but Indian television actor Gaurav Chopra didn't lose hope and is again trying his luck in the international arena. He says this time he has a substantial role.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

Shakira in sexy haute coutre for Vanity Fair shoot

Washington (ANI): Columbian pop star Shakira has surprised her fans by dressing up in high end designer labels - a departure from her usual leather outfits, miniskirts and belly shirts - in the latest edition of Vanity Fair magazine.The “She Wolf”
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:28 am

Carla Bruni in Woody Allen's next

Carla Bruni, the French first lady, is the latest in the bevy of international beauties, including Mumbai native Freida Pinto and Hollywood star Scarlett Johannson to become the muse of director Woody Allen.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:20 am

Mohandas Review

Browse a newspaper or surf news channels and I am sure, you'd be enlightened with more than a hundred stories in the course of a day. But not all stories have the potential to be adapted for the big screen. Mohandas
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 3:09 am

Chintuji Review

Sometimes, big things come in small packages. The expectations from Chintuji are zilch. Even the pre-release promotion is extremely low-key. Also, the awareness is as good as nil. But Chintuji springs a pleasant surprise. It packs in a solid punch in
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Sep 2009 | 2:46 am

Jaipur media boycotts Salman Khan

There may have been many an instance of Salman Khan keeping journalists waiting but mediamen in Jaipur today decided to boycott a press conference of the actor when he did not turn up on time. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 2:46 am

Review : Chintu ji - NDTV.com

NDTV.com

Review : Chintu ji NDTV.com You may or may not know that a film called Chintu ji is playing at a theatre near you this week. It has released with minimal marketing and no marquee names, except for Rishi Kapoor who plays the lead. But don't let this lack of fanfare dissuade you. ... Friday releases: Rishi makes a comeback as ChintujiIBNLive.com Kapoors banking on Ranbir to revive RK Films?Oneindia YES MINISTER!Screen Weekly Economic Times -GlamSham -World News all 47 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 2:44 am

Ranbir shoots song after grandmother's death

Ranbir Kapoor shot for a special last-minute song in the movie <I>Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year</I> soon after losing his maternal grandmother.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 2:33 am

Sushmita Sen's dream project on hold 'indefinitely'

Beauty queen-turned-actress Sushmita Sen has long dreamt of playing legendary freedom fighter Rani Laxmi Bai on the silver screen, but she will have to wait.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Sep 2009 | 1:47 am

Oz producers of Saif-Kareena starrer failed to pay crew - Indian Express

Indian Express

Oz producers of Saif-Kareena starrer failed to pay crew Indian Express A Melbourne film production company, co-producer of the Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Qurbaan', has reportedly failed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to the production crew. Workers and contractors on the movie have taken legal ... Hale, hearty and ready to sizzleExpress Buzz Kareena isn't trustworthy for SaifOneindia Kareena vamps it up in Saif's next, Agent VinodMid-Day Khaleej Times -Pakistan Times -SamayLive all 21 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 1:38 am

Three: Love, Lies and Bakwas - Rediff

Rediff

Three: Love, Lies and Bakwas Rediff It's like watching someone bake a classic chocolate cake. You know the ingredients. You know the recipe. You know the technique. Heck, you even know the taste. Only there's nothing classic or sweet about Vikram Bhatt's [ Images ] Three-Love, ... Three Love Lies BetrayalOneindia Three - Love, Lies And Betrayal Movie ReviewGlamSham Three - Love, Lies, BetrayalSify Apun Ka Choice -Times of India -Economic Times all 11 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 1:33 am

Live Chat: Sophie Choudry on September 4 at 1400 hrs IST

She is as Hot as Hot can be and she is as Cool as Cool can be. She is one of her kind in Bollywood, who, can not just enthrall the audiences with her mesmerizing acting skills, but also can croon her way to the listeners' hearts. Not just that, this gorgeous lady is also a trained dancer in the art forms of classical Indian dance, Bharatnatyam and Kathak! Friends, she is none other than the super sensational Sophie Choudry! For starters, Sophie, after finishing her academics from the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), immediately found the call of her 'artistic' heart! She kick-started her career by singing as a back up vocalist for pop-divas like Shweta Shetty and Alisha Chinai. It was Sophie's sincerity and dedication that paved the way for her to release her first album with the girl band 'Sansara'. This was immediately followed by her solo album 'Le Le Mera Dil'. This album not just marked the entry of Sophie in the global shores; but also earned her the 'Best Asian Newcomer Award' at the Asian Pop Awards. This time round, Sophie is back, enthralling the cinegoers, who just cannot seem to have enough of her in the coolest flick of the season Daddy Cool. Bollywood Hungama gives you the opportunity to get up, close and personal with Sophie Choudry on September 4 at 1400 hrs IST.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Sep 2009 | 1:09 am

Salman Khan to bid for IPL team - Oneindia

SantaBanta.com

Salman Khan to bid for IPL team Oneindia By Raymond Ronamai There can't be smoke without fire. It was reported that Salman Khan is one of the Bollywood actors, who are keen on buying Indian Premier League (IPL) team. Then it was reported that it was just rumours. But now, the truth is out. ... I will attract more people to IPL: Salman KhanCricketnext.com Salman Khan talks sporty!SamayLive Now Sanju baba wants an IPL team!Hindustan Times Press Trust of India -Times of India -TopNews all 82 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Sep 2009 | 12:46 am

Most wanted host - Screen Weekly

Bollywood News

Most wanted host Screen Weekly Hosting 10 Ka Dum seems to have instilled the once-reserved Salman Khan with a zest for connecting with people. Hosting 10 Ka Dum seems to have instilled the once-reserved Salman Khan with a zest for connecting with people. At the promotional event of ... Salman Khan says love me, love me in WANTED!!stardustco.in Salman delay leaves Jaipur media fumingPress Trust of India Dogs love 'underdog' Salman?Indiatimes Apun Ka Choice -Times of India -SamayLive all 30 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Sep 2009 | 11:37 pm

Karthika of Josh speaks! - Sify

World News

Karthika of Josh speaks! Sify By Moviebuzz | Friday, 04 September , 2009, 10:18 Yesteryear actress Radha's daugther, Karthika, is debuting with Josh opposite Nagarjuna's elder son Naga Chaitanya. The film is all set for release and we caught up with Karthika at her Mumbai residence ... My mom, my mentor: KarthikaIndiaGlitz Debutant Karthika ready to shimmer!World News Shiva's villain returns with JoshRediff Andhra Cafe -Buzz18 India -Sify all 11 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Sep 2009 | 11:04 pm

Sushmita Sen's dream project on hold 'indefinitely'

Beauty queen-turned-actress Sushmita Sen has long dreamt of playing legendary freedom fighter Rani Laxmi Bai on the silver screen, but she will have to wait. Her pet project is 'indefinitely on hold' due to cash constraints, Sushmita admits.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Sep 2009 | 8:00 pm

Late latif Sallu sings, dances, charms fans

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was late by almost two hours for an event on Wednesday but he made up for all of it by dancing with the audience and crooning a song from his forthcoming film Wanted.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 12:26 pm

eBay gets good response for Priyanka, Bipasha memorabilia

Online marketplace eBay India has received good response for the memorabilia of Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra, Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu which are on auction.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 12:24 pm

Sallu enjoys romance the most!

He may be playing an arrogant hitman in his latest film Wanted, but Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan says that he enjoys doing romantic roles the most.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 12:18 pm

Quick Gun Murugun a rage at film fests abroad

Laugh riot Quick Gun Murugun - Misadventures of an Indian Cowboy about a vegetarian superhero might not have got an overwhelming response at the the Indian box office, but director Shashanka Ghosh is not complaining as the film has created a buzz in the international festival circuit.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 11:44 am

Jugaad filmmaker's script stolen!

Director Anand Kumar, who made Delhii Heights and Jugaad, claims that the script of the Zayed Khan-starrer Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene is his. Hiren Kotwani tells more.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 11:12 am

Ramu should make diet biscuits now: KJo

The war between Ramu and Karan Johar has entered second phase as KJo makes a snide remark on RGV, reports Parmita Uniyal.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 10:57 am

Dilli wallah Deol

Two of Abhay Deol biggest hits — Oye Lucky Lucky Oye and Dev D — were based in the city and now, he’s back playing the lead in Aisha — an Indianised take on Jane Austen’s Emma. HT City caught up with the actor while he was in town recently to shoot for Aisha. 
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 10:17 am

Ranbir shoots song day after grandmother's death

Ranbir Kapoor shot for a special last-minute song in the movie "Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year" soon after losing his maternal grandmother.
Source: Entertainment News | 3 Sep 2009 | 9:38 am

Vivek Oberoi visits ashram, cancer patients on 33rd birthday

Instead of ringing in his 33rd year with parties, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi chose to spend his birthday today at an ashram here and with cancer patients, says a source close to the actor.
Source: Entertainment News | 3 Sep 2009 | 9:34 am

Rapid fire with Farah

Karan Johar says, "I would rather have diet biscuits with Ramu because Ramu has stopped making cinema, atleast he can make diet biscuits."

Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 9:12 am

Farah's 'chat' masala!

Farah Khan is elated, excited and relieved at the moment! This multi-faceted lady's show Tere Mere Beach Mein has become the "highest rated chat show ever". She tells Parmita Uniyal how celebs and common people make for a perfect entertainment mix.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 3 Sep 2009 | 8:52 am

R&B singer Raghav now wants to compose for Hindi films

He has got several singing offers in Bollywood, but Britain-based Indian singer Raghav, who made people groove to his songs "Angel eyes" and "Let's work it out", says he is more interested in writing and composing songs.
Source: Entertainment News | 3 Sep 2009 | 7:22 am

Maya Ent. MD & CEO Ronald D'Mello to call it quits?

It seems like a season of churn for the animation, vfx and gaming industry in India, with two top industry chief executives resigning in the past fortnight. Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that Ronald D'Mello, MD and CEO of Maya Entertainment Limited (MEL) is considering quitting the animation company he joined in September 2007. Industry sources have indicated that D'Mello has already put in his papers. When contacted, Ronald D'Mello neither confirmed nor refused the move but gave a hinted, "Whatever happens, it will be announced officially." When asked to confirm the development in 'Yes' or 'No', he said, "I am not sure". An official release is expected early next week. A chartered accountant turned business leader, Ronald is one of the longest serving professionals in media industry since 1991 and has been in the thick of the action in the industry's growth. He was a founder member of UTV Software Communications Limited (UTV) and held the designations of COO of UTV and CEO of the New Media vertical during his 15 year stint there. He was functional the acquisition of Ignition UK and India Games with UTV. He also had a working stint as CFO of one of the businesses of STAR India Limited.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Sep 2009 | 7:18 am

Bengali film which picked Namastey London scenes asked to deposit its collections

On Tuesday morning, the appeals court in Kolkata ordered that the entire Box-Office collections of the Bengali film Poran Jay Jolaye Re be deposited in the court. The film which was released a couple of months ago to a rousing welcome in Bengal is said to have so far collected whopping figures at the Box-Office. By depositing the entire collection at the Box-Office, the producers Venkatesh Films of the Bengali film stand to lose a substantial amount of money. Says Vipul, "They've to deposit every single penny that the film has collected. The judgment of the appeals court says that the 'entire' Box-Office collection of the Bengali film be deposited in court. It is historic in terms of violation of copyright infringement. To know the court can stop a film is a clear signal that plagiarism can be fought. The judgment will now be a reference point for all plagiarism cases. It was needed. Every filmmaker contemplating plagiarism will now think twice." The alleged copyright violators of the Bengali film can now appeal in the Supreme Court. As for the money that the court has confiscated from the Bengali film's collection, it is now legally a part of a damage suit that Vipul chooses to file. "However I don't want any monetary compensation. That wasn't my intention. I wanted to make a strong case against copyright infringement. The honourable court has done the needful. I think its victory for all us filmmakers. We used to make a joke about copyright laws by saying copyright means the right to copy. I think the joke has now ended." Akshay Kumar who's the co-producer of Namastey London has decided not to sign any film that he knows to be an illegal copy Says Akshay, "By God's grace, all my films seem to be original. Even Vipul's Action Replay which some people think is a copied from elsewhere (The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button) is original. People who spread these rumours should be careful. Copying films is as serious an offence as accusing an original work of being a copy."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Sep 2009 | 5:51 am

Prachi Desai is new face of Neutrogena cosmetics in India

Bollywood actress Prachi Desai is the new face of international cosmetics brand Neutrogena in the Indian market.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Sep 2009 | 5:32 am

Sanjay Dutt to join IPL; may buy upcoming Ahmedabad or Nagpur team

When Sanjay Dutt met Lalit Modi to buy a new cricket team for himself, he wasn't aware that the media would be informed and waiting for him at the hotel in suburban Mumbai. Apparently, the media is duly informed every time a superstar decides to negotiate for an IPL team. Says a source, "The idea is to let it be known that big stars are getting progressively involved with the IPL. That attracts more money, eyeballs and junta interest. So on Wednesday evening when Dutt reached the Hyatt, he was taken aback to see media persons swarming the place. His first impulse was to flee." However, Dutt had a fruitful meeting with Modi where he discussed his apprehensions and curiosities about purchasing an IPL team. Says the source, "Sanjay's main concern was, would he be able to buy the team because of his court cases? There are many things that he can't do, like endorsements, etc. Sanjay was assured there would be no problem. With the removal of TADA charges, Dutt now has right equal to every other Indian citizen." Having got that apprehension out of the way, Dutt questioned Lalit Modi about the nitty-gritty of the IPL team. There're two new teams in Ahmedabad and Nagpur coming up in December. Sanjay might buy either," informs the source. There are efforts now to optimize celebrity participation and generation of money through star presence in the IPL. It is reliably learnt that Shah Rukh Khan, for example, will be charging neat packets from the aam janta for attending matches and post-match events like dinners where the closer the janta sits to the star, the more it will cost. Preity Zinta has recently taken on a television show where she'll be seen hobnobbing interacting and conversing with all her IPL cricketers. She had made a neat packet from the deal with Star Plus. "So you see the stars are working towards building a bigger bucks bank for the IPL," says the source.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Sep 2009 | 5:25 am

Shilpa Shetty is frantically learning Indian recipes for her restaurant business

Shilpa is India's new mistress of spices to Britain. And she's taking her job very seriously. It looks like a sabbatical from acting for Shilpa as she gets busy in her new role as an international cuisine queen. And the best thing about her new role is, Shilpa doesn't want to go the Tarla Dalal or Madhur Jaffrey way. No instant cook books for the latest recipe Rani. Shilpa wants to go the whole hog. On the lookout for the rarest and most exotic and undiscovered dishes Shilpa will now cruise to the remotest parts of India in search of new recipes. In coming months and years, Shilpa hopes to spread the aroma of Indian spices and curries to every part of the world. In her new avatar as the part-owner of a reputed chain of restaurants and Indian cuisine in Britain, Shilpa Shetty is adamant to prove she is not just a glamorous name for the franchise as she was accused of being in cricket. Shilpa intends to lend not just her name and glamorous persona to her new food-brand 'Shilpa's Gourmet Creations' she's also determined to be a hands-on mistress of spices. The lady currently more an entrepreneur than an actress, is learning as many recipes from Britain's celebrity chef Andy Varma as she can. Once she returns to India, Shilpa will enter her mom's kitchen and get to part with all her famous secret recipes. Says Shilpa excitedly from London. "Everyone presumed I was as big a novice at cuisine. Not true. I've always enjoyed cooking. And I love cooking for my friends and family. Now with Raj (Kundra) and me becoming part of Andy Varma's chain, my interest in cooking has turned into a passion." Shilpa has now gone from skimming through trade magazines to scrutinizing recipe books. The dishy actress is learning new dishes everyday from master chef Andy Varma Determined not to let the cynics snigger about her new role as cuisine queen, Shilpa says, "You'd be surprised to know how popular Indian food is in England. Do you know the country's favourite dish is chicken tikka masala? I want them to discover our food beyond the obvious currys and biryanis. And all our Indian snacks and meals will contain under 10 percent fat." To discover the food of India, Shilpa is now a complete foodie. "Not eating, but preparing. Nowadays I'm a sucker for recipes." Poppadom in Memorium. That could well be the signature chant for Shilpa Shetty's new avatar as a cuisine queen. From being called a 'poppadom' by Jade Goody to providing bonus papads with her new lineup of cuisine in Britain, Shilpa has come a long way. And she doesn't deny it. "It's true. Jade, God bless her soul, used to call me 'Poppadam' on Big Brother. It used to hurt. Today we've papad as bonus for all the snacks and meals that I'm associated with. It's really ironic." However, she stresses that her food offer is in no way homage to Jade Goody, as reported in the British press.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 Sep 2009 | 4:50 am

Priyanka Chopra signed as Brand Ambassador for Levis

We all know that life in Bollywood is one roller coaster ride. The fate of every actor changes with every passing Friday. The same is the case with Priyanka Chopra, who, after having a shaky start, has now become the eternal reigning Queen of Bollywood. With Fashion and Dostana as the latest additions in her kitty, Piggy Chops has never had it so good (read ‘best’). She, in no time, became the ‘Face’ of a million products...practically every second FMCG product! According to Bollywood Hungama’s confirmed sources, the latest addition in her kitty is the international denim brand Levis, which has allegedly signed Priyanka for an astronomical amount! If that wasn’t enough, our sources also added that the company has even roped in the ace fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani, who will be on board for a special edition of the denims called ‘Diva’. One must admit that, the real cool thing about this endorsement deal is that, after having signed up with Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Kangna Ranaut and Deepika Padukone, the story only gets more masaledaar with Priyanka Chopra coming on board!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Sep 2009 | 4:44 am

Ranbir shoots song day after grandmother's death

Ranbir Kapoor shot for a special last-minute song in the movie 'Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year' soon after losing his maternal grandmother.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Sep 2009 | 4:33 am

Vivek Oberoi visits ashram, cancer patients on 33rd birthday

Instead of ringing in his 33rd year with parties, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi chose to spend his birthday Thursday at an ashram here and with cancer patients, says a source close to the actor.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Sep 2009 | 4:31 am

Nikhil Dwivedi goes bald for Mani Ratnam's Raavan

Nikhil Dwivedi has shaved himself bald for Mani Ratnam's Raavan. The actor was initially hesitant, but director Mani, being a professional made him go clean. A source revels, "Nikhil plays the role of a cop. Ravi Kissen, who plays Abhishek Bachchan's brother in the movie, is shaving him off bald for revenge in the film. Nikhil was reluctant and was not willing to go bald. Mani sir explained him the importance of the scene and after having a discussion with the director for over an hour the actor agreed and went thin on top." The source continues, "After the Ooty shoot minus Govinda, the crew is currently shooting in Malshej Ghats, on Pune- Nashik highway. Cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya, Ravi Kissen and Nikhil Dwivedi are present. The shoot is happening at a very difficult location. It is spectacular but it is a one-hour walk in muck. It is a very tough terrain to shoot."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

Bollywood giant Yash Chopra named top Asian filmmaker

SEOUL (Reuters Life!) - Influential Bollywood director and producer Yash Chopra will be honoured as filmmaker of the year at one of Asia's biggest film events, South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday.
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 3 Sep 2009 | 3:06 am