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Doordarshan turns 50, Soni invites Shyam BenegalAs Doordarshan turned 50 today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni lauded the national broadcaster for catering to remote areas neglected by private TV channels and invited eminent filmmakers like Shyam Benegal to enrich it with their creativity.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 9:20 am Priyanka, Katrina to fight for youth icon awardBollywood's leading ladies Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif are set to battle it out to be India's youth icon.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 9:00 am Friends remember Swayze
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 8:18 am 'Rani played square cut perfectly'
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 8:17 am Akshay Kumar's stunt washed away by rain
What was planned as an explosive stunt featuring the King Of Action Akshay Kumar with the all-girl contestants of the daredevil reality show Fear Factor turned out to be a massive damp squib.
In what the personnel of the fledgling channels Colors are jokingly referring to as their first fiasco, the planned stunt at Mumbai's Mukesh Mills came crashing down quite
literally.
The entire prop from which Akshay Kumar was supposed to plunge 30 feet below came crashing down in the torrential rain that ripped through Mumbai's skyline on Monday afternoon.
Says a source from Colors, ''Akshay had been practicing rigorously for the stunt for two days. Disaster struck a day before the event when during the dry run, one of the
contestants Mandira Bedi got a hairline fracture. And if that wasn't bad enough, just before the event the whole prop crashed down and so did the area we had cordoned off for the press.''
Confirms Colors CEO Rajesh Kamat, ''It went wrong. Akshay couldn't do his stunt. Doesn't matter. There will be many other occasions.''Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Sep 2009 | 8:12 am Sohail Khan is training to be a pilot
Sohail has now decided to take some time off to train to be a pilot. He has secretly been learning to fly.
"It's a childhood dream," confesses Sohail. "And now that I have some time, I will complete my training."
Sohail has been learning to fly in Ujjain. "Before the rains started, I started training to be a pilot. I finished 14 hours as a student and flew my first solo flight too. I've to train another 40 hours and then I become a qualified pilot. It was a childhood dream. I've been learning at a flying school in Ujjain called Yash Air. And I've to finish the course before year-end."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Sep 2009 | 8:01 am Daredevilry turns damp squib for Akki
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 8:00 am Rakhi Sawant buys gift for 'her' childrenItem girl Rakhi Sawant is trying her best to be a perfect mother on NDTV Imagine's new reality show "Pati Patni Aur Woh" - she went on a shopping spree in the US to buy toys and clothes for the children she will be parenting on the show.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 7:53 am Bipasha Basu sizzles in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar
In the land of Bollywood, there is a most adorable 'Miss'
whose hazel eyes hold a million promises,
Complemented by breezy hair and the most enviable hips,
She better be that special someone to have been blessed with such luscious lips!
The lady in question is indeed the one and only Bipasha Basu, who sizzles on the latest issue of 'Harper's Bazaar'.
We are sure that this piece of news will come as a shocker to one and all, when you hear that, if Bips wasn't an actress sashaying her skills on the silver screen, then, we all would have known her as Dr. Bipasha, as this gorgeous girl was all set to don the overcoat of a doc! It was at the insistence of Mehr Jessia that Bips decided to take a plunge into fashion and showbiz (in that order). Along came name, fame and moolah, which were instrumental in her buying everything that she had always dreamt of, which included her clothes and bags. Talking of the same, Bips is candid enough to confess that 'I can't repeat my clothes once they are photographed, but, I cherish my bags.'
Bipasha Basu reveals it all in latest edition of Harper's Bazaar.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Sep 2009 | 7:53 am Percept Picture Company aims for world cinema from IndiaHaving made critically acclaimed films like "Kanchivaram", production house Percept Picture Company (PPC) is aiming high - offering Indian cinema with global appeal.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 7:14 am Paris Hilton in trouble after pulling out of events
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 7:02 am "Road, Movie is not run-of-the-mill Bollywood film, it is a dry feel-good comedy" - Abhay Deol
Having delivered a slew of sleeper hits that broke Bollywood stereotypes and gave the Indian film industry a new direction, Abhay Deol, who hails from an illustrious film family, is being touted as India's young, successful new-age hero.
His much-discussed Hindi film, Road, Movie, has been officially invited for a world premiere as a special presentation at The Toronto International Film Festival, 2009.
In a rare interview, the young Deol opens up about the film that's been kept guarded all this time:
What was your reaction when you first heard the narration of Road, Movie from Dev Benegal?
I didn't have a narration, I actually read the script and it was really nice, dreamy and humorous. It's Rajasthan (a North-Indian state), so I kinda had a nice feel about it. I knew Dev (Benegal) and was sure that he would get a good team together. Then there was Studio 18 behind it, which was a big plus point as well. It's important for a good script and director to have the right backing. All I had to do is to sign on the dotted line, which I did!
It's very different from the ones I've played previously. He's very simple, urban and non-verbal. It was a journey through life for him
Road, Movie has been produced for Indian Films and Studio 18 by well-known US-based producers, Ross Katz and Susan B. Landau. Did you know about them?
I got to know Susan on the shoot; she was the person behind the wheel driving us. It was cute to watch her work in an Indian milieu. On the way she began to pick up a bit of Indian-ness, which was great. I met Ross briefly in New York at the screening of Slumdog Millionaire.
Tell us the experience of working with Tannishtha Chatterjee and Satish Kaushik in Road, Movie?
Satish Kaushik and Tannishta are seasoned actors with a great body of work. I got to know them during the making of the film and it was a pleasure. Dev is a great director to work with as well. He's very clear in his thought process and very receptive to ideas and opinions. When he has something nice to say that means he's really angry and when he has something nasty to say he's really happy. He was nasty for the most part so that was a good thing!
Tell us a bit about your character in Road, Movie?
It's very different from the ones I've played previously. He's very simple, urban and non-verbal. It was a journey through life for him - comic, dramatic, coming of age, growing up and discovering freedom. He doesn't have an idea of what he wants to do, all he know is that he doesn't want to be in this town because he doesn't see a future for himself. He fears he'll end up like his father.
The truck is an integral character in Road, Movie. Tell us a bit about your romance with it?
It was hectic but fun. I had to drive a truck- a 1943 Chevy in which a brand new engine had to be put! It wouldn't go further than 40-50 miles an hour and in a sequence where I had to drive it really fast everyone was afraid that the truck would collapse!
The wind shield was too low, so I had to slouch and drive. The rear view mirrors looked up on the back of the truck so I couldn't see the traffic behind me but over time I got used to it.
I had to drive a truck- a 1943 Chevy in which a brand new engine had to be put! It wouldn't go further than 40-50 miles an hour
What's been your biggest take-away from the Road, Movie experience?
It was my eighth film, I was mature by then... it was a great experience overall. I made some great friends and slogged in the desert heat. I hope it does well because it's not a run-of-the-mill Bollywood film. It is a dry feel-good comedy, poetic and subtle in its humour, beautifully shot and surreal.
What would you say is the USP of Road, Movie?
Its execution. It's a beautifully shot universal story with minimal dialogues. The movie is told through silences through the road journey.
What were your thoughts on finding out about its official selection and world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, 2009?
I was excited and delighted because this is the kind of film that merits a huge international platform. Its script was an official selection at L'Atelier du Cannes in 2006. It is being represented internationally by Fortissimo Films. Road, Movie is their first Indian take-up. The film is Indian at heart but international in attitude and personality. It caters to the South-Asian and mainstream audiences alike.
(Road, Movie premieres at The Winter Garden Theatre Toronto on 18th September and at The Scotia Bank Theatre 1 Toronto on 19th September.)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Sep 2009 | 6:49 am Harrison Ford coming in Indiana Jones:5
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 4:58 am "Black-waala's word is more reliable than critic's" - Mahesh Bhatt
It is common knowledge by now that Pritam's compositions for Tum Mile are already all over on internet even though the album is yet to officially hit the stands. The pirated copy of the songs with credit details intact have been available on number of music websites since the weekend gone by.
Of course the initial reaction of the entire Bhatt camp was that of being shaken and stirred. However, as the dust settled down and realization struck that a partial damage had been done, the cast and crew of the film started looking at quite a few positive aspects of things.
Says Mahesh Bhatt who is always willing to find positive points in the grimmest of situations, "Pirates have declared Tum Mile music a hit. I guess they know more than everyone else. They got to the consumer even before we opened sales. This pretty much speaks volumes about the kind of excitement that the product has generated over the months."
Not everyone associated with the film is excited in a similar manner though. Kunal Deshmukh, whose Jannat was a huge musical success, is disappointed that the music is being downloaded without the consumer spending even a rupee.
"It is disgusting and a direct attack on those very people who continue to hold such a strong view against piracy", he fumes, "Bhatts are known to be trail blazers when it comes to raising a voice against piracy. All these efforts are pushed back when their own product is pirated and that too before its release. It is so sad that we are even talking about it when our album release is still a day away."
"But by not talking about it we won't be able to stop piracy", Mahesh Bhatt has a counter argument here, "After all the black-waala's word is always more reliable than that of the critic! He is the voice of the masses after all. If he has managed to make the music a HIT then well, let's accept that rather than running away from reality."
Composer Pritam though is distraught that Tum Mile is being heard online.
"The music of Tum Mile is one of my finest and deserves to be respected", he says, "It deserves to be heard on a proper CD rather than through illegal downloads. I hope and pray that the damage is minimal and the music follows a good sales graph once it hits the stands."
Kunal does try to bring on a smile too even in the most adverse of circumstances, "I am with Pritam when he says that. When I go through social networking sites and see people talking good things about Tum Mile and recommending it to people around, it only makes me further confident about the product that I have in hand. In a way, at least one scare factor is off because the music seems to have been widely accepted."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Sep 2009 | 4:44 am Akshay's reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi grows further with word of mouth
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Unlike many a blockbuster films that take a huge opening on the first weekend, recover their investment and either remain stable or take a downslide at the box office, Akshay Kumar's dare devilry filled 'Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2' too is taking a similar route though with a slight difference. Instead of slowing down after a 'huge opening' on television, it has shown a consistent jump with every passing day.
Confirms Ashwini Yardi, Programming Head, Colors, "On the first day the AMAP number was 2.9, which is extremely good by all standards. By the third day it was already 3.7. The 9:00PM - 10:00 PM slot on which KKK is currently being aired was earlier rated at 1.2. From 1.2 to being 3.7 is more than 300% jump and naturally we at Colors are quite excited. KKK is a brand for us and such huge success for the second season has reassured our belief in the concept. We had launched our channel with Level 1 of KKK last year and even then its number was 1.5. This is why KKK is the most promoted show on Colors."
Now that the 'opening' has been achieved, how is the channel looking at keeping the momentum up for the show?
"Looking at the way last week has gone, the momentum is pretty much in place. Regarding a huge opening, then well marketing can make you reach to a particular level on the first day but after that it's the content that matters", she reasons, "If that wouldn't have been as strong, the numbers would have lost rather than showing escalation as days had progressed. This pretty much shows that the word of mouth has been immense. We are confident that the momentum would continue in the coming weeks and the proceedings for all contestants too would become more and more interesting from here on."
Of course the show wouldn't have seen the kind of popularity as it has gained today if not for Akshay's informal interaction with the participants and a striking sense of humour.
"Of course yes, that's a major factor", she agrees, "People have loved Akshay's sense of humour in the show. As a mentor who can advice, shout or laugh as per the demand of the situation, he has been an asset to KKK."
Considering the fact that there have been widespread talks around Akshay being paid in crores for each of the episodes of KKK, does the channel feel that the investment has been worth it?
"Well, our policy doesn't allow us to talk about remuneration of people associated with us", she takes a firm stand here. "Of course the figures quoted by different sources are well, just 'source figures'. At the end of the day, it's us and Akshay who know the entire truth. However, this doesn't take away from the fact that the show and Akshay are the perception driver for the channel and we are proud of both."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Sep 2009 | 4:34 am Abhishek Bachchan calls for his Lexus to Nashik, on Raavan location
Mani Ratnam might be shooting for Raavan in one of the most beautiful and finest locations but the cast and crew are having a tough time reaching the shooting site. Abhishek Bachchan, therefore, has called for his Lexus all the way to Nashik so that he can travel with his wife through all the bad and foggy roads.
A source from the unit reveals, "We are currently shooting in Malshej Ghats, on Pune-Nashik highway. The place we all are put up in is an hour away from the location. The entire unit with the cast travels for more than an hour to reach the location. Abhishek wasn't happy with the car provided to them for their journey back and fro. He called for his Lexus (SUV) and drives it with his wife Aishwarya to the shoot."
The source continues, "The roads are very terrible and there is too much of fog on the way while driving. AB junior manages to drive on the awful roads and reaches on time too. This is a month long schedule and has the Bachchan duo, Ravi Kishan, Nikhil Dwivedi along with the South actors.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Sep 2009 | 4:18 am "Both Aamir and SRK came on my first day of shoot for Dil Bole Hadippa" - Rani Mukherjee
Rani Mukherjee has a glow about her. It's not just the glow of success. It's her first film after twelve months. Her glow also comes from liking who she is, knowing what she wants and keeping her priorities razor-straight - Family and films. I recall the last time I met her in London. The image of Mukherjee that sticks is the one with the reluctant, limp handshake and grumpy, yawning pout, muttering to her PA, "What is this for? What are we doing?" That was then. Today the woman is knackered but confident to switch on her old charm in Dil Bole Hadippa which releases this Friday. Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent and UK's Harrow Observer columnist brings you an exclusive excerpt from the expert on her comeback film after a year, her first day of the shoot with Aamir and SRK, the flood which destroyed her set and her being surrounded by a bunch of 'S' people - Shahid, Sherlyn and Sawant.
What was the initial reaction to the trailers? My friends are all biased towards me and they love whenever they see my movies and my trailer but in the last few films of mine, I don't think I saw that excitement from them. With DBH, I saw excited reactions from my friends and my family.
Your experience with debutant director Anurag Singh?
Anurag is very simple by nature. He is very religious. Whenever he used to get the file of his shot division, he always had a Sai Baba photo and a Durga Mata photo in it. After seeing that, I felt that this faith of his will definitely be fruitful for all of us and DBH.
Any memorable experience while shooting for DBH?
It was my first schedule for DBH. We were shooting the song 'Bhangra Bistar' and I had this get up where I am supposed to be a man. It so happened co incidentally that SRK was shooting for RNBDJ and Aamir was shooting an ad at YRF at the same time and both of them looked at my guy avatar and they were quiet taken aback by the looks. Aamir came and helped me put my moustache. That was so sweet of him. Both SRK and Aamir were eager to see what I am doing in the song and came and gave their blessings on the sets. It was really sweet because Aamir and SRK are two very special people in my life and by them being on the set on my first day of the shoot, I just felt blessed.
So how was Shahid Kapoor? He is extremely hard working, dedicated and a very sincere actor. By nature, he is very serious in what he does. I think that is what is going to take him a long way. He knows the medium of cinema. He is always very clued and glued on. He is really an asset to the film. Having Shahid in the film makes the film very fresh, very contemporary. He is looking so good in the film, that every time he would come on the set, I would tell him 'Oh my God Shahid, you are looking so handsome!' and he used to always get embarrassed. I think the first time I met Shahid was on a Pepsi advert that I did with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol way back in 1998. That time Shahid was one of the dancers for Shiamak. He reminded me again that the memory he has of mine is of the night when we were shooting the advert. I just came and ruffled his hair and he remembers that very fondly. I told him it's not changed. Even now I'll come and ruffle your hair. I think the entire crew of Hadippa, has worked like little kids trying to get our school project right, so that our teacher, which has to be Aditya Chopra, sees our project report and says, 'OK this project is really good'. So we are all trying to make him happy.
I think the first time I met Shahid was on a Pepsi advert that I did with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol way back in 1998. That time Shahid was one of the dancers for Shiamak.
Another S - Sherlyn Chopra?
Sherlyn is a very good actress. I never expected that she would do so well because she was very prepared when she came on the set. I have seen her videos and she is a very good looking lady but when she shot with me, we were all very pleasantly surprised because we saw that she can do even more. This is what I studied from my seniors and the colleagues I have worked with. When I was new and I worked with Aamir and SRK, they used to inspire me to do my best. I think I did the same because I felt she needs a little motivation.
One more to go. S for Sawant...Rakhi Sawant? Rakhi is very entertaining off and on the sets. She is basically a very entertaining person, but this time when I met her for DBH, I saw another side of her where she came across as serious, which is different from what I know of her and see on TV. She is a very nice person to work with. She is very professional. She is very hard working and of course that shows in her work. Not only Rakhi, even Vrajesh has done a nice job. He is there with me in most parts of the film, because he plays my friend. He is very funny. He used to come up with these one liners. He was also great to work with and a very good actor.
Any fond memories after pack up? I have so many fond memories, especially the Punjab schedule because we were there for nearly two months. It was really smooth shooting in Chandigarh because the police there was really accommodating and even the people of Chandigarh. Amritsar was good too. I think Punjab is one of the best places to shoot in India because it is really very easy to shoot there. Punjab is known for its food and for its people. I think the food in Punjab is absolutely delicious. On our way back to our Hotel, we would stop at the dhabas and used to have, believe it or not, maggi noodles and masala chai. Can't get better out of Punjab, can you? It will always be the best.
What about your fitness regime? It was quite a health conscious unit. Shahid is a lot into workout. I was also working out because I was playing this character in the film who had to look physically fit. Then there was Shudeep da who was doing his cardio regularly. I also introduced Vaibhavi to Yoga at that point in time. The only fact that remained constant was that Anurag never came to the gym. We never saw him in the gym. He never came to look after his health even once. He was only eating and eating and shooting and eating. But he has promised that by the next film he will lose all his weight and is going to gym with us, if we are there in his next movie.
When 'Discowale Khisko' was being shot, I got a call from the Production Executive saying that the set we had created has got flooded
Tell us a little about the set getting destroyed. I remember that twice we had a problem during the shooting of the songs. I don't know why but we were destined to have problems when were shooting the songs. Probably because Anurag was making us work really hard and was not giving us any break, so may be it was God's way of giving us a break and of course we can't fight against nature, can we? When 'Discowale Khisko' was being shot, we were all very geared up for the next day's shoot and early in the morning I got a call from Bhushan, who is the Production Executive saying that please don't leave for shooting because the set we had created for 'Bhangra Bistar' has got flooded. We discovered that at three in the morning, Anurag woke up hearing the storm and called Bhushan to go and check if everything was ok on the set that we created, but unfortunately the whole place was flooded. Vaibhavi was very sure that she wanted a dry set because it was a dance song and none of the dancers or the actors would be able to dance in wet conditions. While shooting for 'Ishq Hi Hai Rab', we were tortured by heavy rainfall.
Which character of yours was more fun to play? For me, playing Veer was very challenging because it's something that I have not played before. I am playing another gender in the film. I play a man, something new for me. I enjoyed it a lot more than playing Veera because Veera is like playing my character again, or something I have done before. Even Veera's character is challenging but if I had to choose between the two, I would choose Veer. And strangely, even unit members used to behave very friendly with me when I was Veer, and when I used to become Veera , they will again be very respectful and in control. I really enjoyed being a boy on Hadippa - it was really fun because Jay and Aparajita who are the writers have etched out the character of Veer really well. This is a character which I am going to cherish throughout my career.
Playing Veer was very challenging because it's something that I have not played before. I am playing another gender in the film
Are you ready to join the cricket team with the extensive training? No, I am not ready to join the cricket team because that's not happening for me. I think, I can just about hit the ball with my bat and that is my achievement. It is something I wanted to do very sincerely because we have made a film for a cricket loving nation. I was really sure that whoever watches me play cricket on screen should not say that I hit a shot badly. I am hoping that the hard work that I have put in all my practice sessions for cricket supersede my fears of people not accepting me as a cricketer.
How much did you prepare for the role? I think acting comes naturally to me. I don't know how but I think its God's gift to me. The only thing I worked on is on my cricket because that was one territory which I didn't know well. I didn't know how to hold a bat correctly, I didn't know how my stance should be as a cricketer, I didn't know to walk with the pads on. All this required a lot of training. It required me to learn the sport.
Was getting into Veer's look time consuming? I used to get really sick and terrified when I used to get up in the morning and play Veer because I knew there will be glue on my face and there is going to be something stuck on my face and being a girl I am not used facial hair or something sticking to our face or upper lip. So that was the only thing that made me so uncomfortable. The stress would start during pack up time. It is a more extensive process to remove the beard than to put. For removing you have to put those weird smelly lotions that you can't breathe with. I used to literally stop my breath till the time they used to remove the beard from my face. That was the most painful moment. But I guess, there is no gain without pain.
What should the audience expect from Dil Bole Hadippa?
I feel this movie is an effort from our sides where we have put in all our love, hard work, and creativity and have made this film like little babies. I just feel they should not come with expectations; they should just come to enjoy the film. I am coming out with a movie after a year. My last release was Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. I am extremely close, extremely emotional about this movie. I have not done any film in this time. I have put in all my energy and hard work for this movie. It was a difficult film to do, to be a boy, to play cricket. I have done a lot to prepare for this role. I hope when they come to see my film after a year, they are not disappointed and shouldn't go unsatisfied.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Sep 2009 | 4:16 am Salman Khan to think with his head – finally - Sify
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Dil Bole Hadippa is a celebration of the never say die spirit of India. Here, for the first time, the dynamic duo of Shahid Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee, take you on a hide and seek game of romance, passion and dreams. With Rani playing the role of a sardar and Shahid at his chocolate boy best we know how eager the fans are to catch a glimpse of the film.
With this in mind Bollywood Hungama brings to its users a page dedicated to tell you every thing you ever wanted to know about the film Dil Bole Hadippa!
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Every time a Salman Khan film comes up for release there is tremendous hype not just about the film but the man himself. Papers, Tv channels even the online digital space is filled with articles about him. Being one of the biggest stars in Bollywood Salman has over the years earned an ardent fan following that has stuck by him through thinck and think, proclaimed as a man with a golden heart he is ready with his next film Wanted.
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- 'Wanted Dead And Alive' On Location Part 3Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Sep 2009 | 2:35 am Good script impresses audiences: southern actorJayam Ravi, known for doing Telugu remakes, says only good scripts can satisfy audiences.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Sep 2009 | 2:01 am Aamir, SRK are special for me: Rani MukerjiBollywood actress Rani Mukerji says she was delighted to see Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, 'two special people' in her life, on the first day of shooting of her film 'Dil Bole Hadippa'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Sep 2009 | 2:00 am Akshay Kumar's stunt washed away by rainWhat was planned as an explosive stunt featuring Akshay Kumar with the all-girl contestants of the daredevil reality show 'Fear Factor 2' turned out to be a damp squib.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Sep 2009 | 2:00 am Percept aims for world cinema from IndiaHaving made critically acclaimed films like 'Kanchivaram', production house Percept Picture Company (PPC) is aiming high - offering Indian cinema with global appeal.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Sep 2009 | 1:30 am Neil Mukesh, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini reunite after 21 yearsNeil Nitin Mukesh was seen as a child actor in the 1988 film "Vijay", which also featured Rishi Kapoor and Hema Malini.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Sep 2009 | 1:27 am Idiot Aamir Khan thinks Shahrukh is too intelligent - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Sep 2009 | 1:22 am Unnaipol Oruvan countdown- 3 Days to D-day - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Sep 2009 | 1:10 am "Ab dimaag se sochunga, dil se nahin" - Salman Khan
Salman Khan is going all out for WANTED. It's a crucial film in his career. "Yes, it is. It's a film that my fans would love to see me in," Salman tells me. Those who've watched the film feel Salman has excelled himself. "My dad [Salim Khan] feels it's my best performance ever," he confides with utmost modesty.
The past few Fridays haven't been too good for Salman. He's had a line up of unsuccessful films. "Yes, I agree. I did those films for friends. I forgot that I am responsible to my fans. I forgot that they [the fans] are my priority. But those films were mistakes. It's better to upset one person [producer] than upset your fans, who look up to your films earnestly," Salman admits. He's not taking chances anymore. "I've decided to take control of the situation. Ab dimaag se sochunga, dil se nahin," he smiles.
Salman says he enjoyed working in WANTED. "It's a great entertainer. It's one of those masala films that has solid content, great stunts, very good music and of course, stylised direction. Prabhu Dheva is not merely a superb choreographer, but an equally proficient storyteller as well," he says.
Is it a scene-to-scene remake of the Tamil film POKIRI? "No, it isn't. We've made certain changes in the film," he reveals, adding in the same breath, "I didn't want to watch the original because that would've influenced me," he reveals. Strange, he hasn't watched the original movie. "Yes, Boney-ji did keep a screening for me, I was also in the theatre when the screening started, but I wasn't watching the movie. My mind was somewhere else, I was completely detached," Salman states.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Sep 2009 | 12:47 am "Outsource, Delegate & Trust is my new mantra" - Karan Johar
Karan Johar is deep-neck into WAKE UP SID, directed by his erstwhile assistant, Ayan Mukherji. Besides, the supremely talented film-maker is completing his talked-about biggie MY NAME IS KHAN; its penultimate schedule is currently in progress in Mumbai. Also, KURBAAN is slated for release before the end of the year. Plus, there's the animation version of KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI, the remake of AGNEEPATH, the sequel to DOSTANA, another project with Imran Khan and Sonam in principal roles and a few more projects. His plate is fullâ¦
Incidentally, the above-named projects are being directed by his assistants [except KURBAAN], who've been an integral part of Dharma Productions over the years.
"It's not possible to do everything yourself. Outsource, Delegate and Trust - that's my new mantra. Plus, I've decided against making films with established directors or known names. I want to nurture talent in Dharma and I would be glad if they attain success, branch out independently and produce movies themselves some day," Karan tells me.
Karan feels WAKE UP SID will herald the birth of an exceptional storyteller - Ayan Mukherji. "I think all of us have passed through the stage that Ranbir goes through in the film. The identification with his character and also the story are tremendous. Most importantly, Ayan has done a brilliant job. He has narrated the story with utmost sensitivity," Karan reveals.
The remake of AGNEEPATH, produced by his father, is another project that he's excited about. Is it true Hrithik Roshan will enact the role of Vijay Dinanath Chavan, the role immortalised by Bachchan Sr.? "Let me clarify a few things," Karan sets the record straight, "It's the present-day adaptation of AGNEEPATH. We're making changes in the script, in keeping with the current times. Also, the casting is not yet finalized."
Karan also denies that Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan will be included in the cast of DOSTANA 2. "I don't know how this rumour originated. The sequel to DOSTANA will also star Abhishek and John in principal roles. That won't change. But, of course, a few names would be included as and when the script is ready," Karan elucidates.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Sep 2009 | 12:41 am Madhur Bhandarkar to be honoured in Russia - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am Kolkata fashion week promotes weavers, but faces hurdlesThe works of weavers were highlighted and a galaxy of show stoppers dazzled as the second edition of the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW)-II drew more crowds, despite the occasional hitches.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Sep 2009 | 10:31 pm Katrina Kaif's Bride Wars with Priyanka Chopra - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Sep 2009 | 10:21 pm Salman and Vivek make Aishwarya cry - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Sep 2009 | 10:21 pm Ancient Italian comedy set to enthrall capitalA leading Italian theatre ensemble will reinterpret William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Othello' in the ancient theatrical tradition of Commedia dell'Arte (comedy of art) here at the India Habitat Centre Sep 27.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Sep 2009 | 9:30 pm Neil Mukesh, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini reunite after 21 yearsNeil Nitin Mukesh was seen as a child actor in the 1988 film 'Vijay', which also featured Rishi Kapoor and Hema Malini. The trio is now set to come together after 21 long years for Ken Ghosh's new film.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Sep 2009 | 8:30 pm 'Tum Mile' has only male singers but appeals neverthelessFilm: 'Tum Mile'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricists: Sayeed Quadri and Kumar; Singers: KK, Mohit Chauhan, Javed Ali, Neeraj Shridhar and Shafqat Amanat Ali; Rating:***1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Sep 2009 | 8:30 pm Varun Gandhi denies reports of joining 'Bigg Boss'Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi today termed media reports linking him with a television reality show as "an attempt to misuse his name to garner publicity".Source: Entertainment News | 14 Sep 2009 | 2:48 pm YSR to come alive on silver screenAfter statues and temples immortalising late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Sep 2009 | 2:42 pm Prakash Raj to turn director with Kannada filmSouth Indian actor Prakash Raj, who won a National Award for his performance in Tamil film "Kanchivaram", is now set to turn director with a Kannada movie.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Sep 2009 | 7:19 am Madhur Bhandarkar travels to Russia for yet another felicitation
Madhur Bhandarkar is traveling to Moscow for a ceremony where he would be felicitated by Sovex Port Film, Ministry of Culture of Russia, for his work in Fashion, Page 3 and Traffic Signal.
This is yet another international award for this filmmaker who has already seen three National Awards coming his way for his work in Chandni Bar, Page 3 & Traffic Signal.
Considering the fact that his films have been making some good impact in Russia of late, what does he feel could be a possible reason for Russians embracing his work?
"I guess it's the similarity in the socio-economic conditions in both the countries", comments Madhur after pondering on the observation for a while, "Both the countries also have quite a lot of similarities when it comes to cultural background. Traditionally we have boasted of a similar heritage. Issues too are common though the magnitude differs. All these factors combined together should bring the two countries even closer by means of cinema. I would definitely love to see that not just mine but films made by other Indian filmmakers also start getting more visibility in this territory."
Regarding the honour that he is getting in Moscow, he comments, "I am extremely honoured with this award to my name and I am glad that I am getting a chance to represent my nation once again. Already I have been honoured here with the screening of my film Fashion at recently concluded Moscow International Film Festival where my film was given a standing ovation. Also my film Chandni Bar was given accolades in the same festivals years back. I feel really lucky and blessed that I am getting another chance to represent my nation here. I thank all the audience there in India, all my supporters, the team of all my films that I have been awarded for and of course the Ministry of Culture of Russia."
Meanwhile his Neil Nitin Mukesh starrer Jail is all set for release on 6th November.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Sep 2009 | 7:06 am Ayesha Takia's sister to enter Bollywood next yearBollywood actress-turned-businesswomen Ayesha Takia says her 21-year-old sister Natasha Takia is all set to enter the Hindi film industry next year.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Sep 2009 | 6:23 am Emraan Hashmi upsets director with Twitter reveal - Press Trust of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Sep 2009 | 5:57 am Disgusting to see TV channels do 'match-mixing': KatrinaBollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who has been shooting non-stop for her upcoming film "Rajneeti" with Ranbir Kapoor on the streets of Bhopal, says it is "disgusting" to see television channels create controversies and indulge in "match-mixing" to raise TRPs.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Sep 2009 | 5:35 am
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