Pati, Patni doesn't exploit kids: NDTV Imagine

Pati, Patni doesn't exploit kids: NDTV ImagineNDTV Imagine entertainment channel has stoutly defended its recently launched <I>Pati Patni Aur Who</I> reality show, denying charges by Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath and various NGOs that it was &quot;exploiting children&quot; 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 8:21 am

Branded a militant once, Dar now models with SRK

Branded a militant once, Dar now models with SRKFrom being labelled a terrorist and spending a few months in jail to acting in an ad with the <i>Badshah</i> of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, this is one tale that could have been scripted for celluloid. Only, it is a true story - that of Tariq Dar. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 8:18 am

Wake up call for Karan Johar over his new movie 'Wake Up Sid'

Filmmaker Karan Johar got a rude wake-up call today when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists protested the use of 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai in his latest movie "Wake Up Sid" as soon as it was released.
Source: Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am

Sherlyn Chopra to be in Bigg Boss

Sherlyn Chopra to be in Bigg BossAfter Rakhi Sawant and Payal Rohatgi it is item girl Sherlyn Chopra who will provide the oomph in the third season of reality show <I>Bigg Boss</I>, going on air Sunday. <br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 6:59 am

Wake Up Sid wakes up to controversy; Karan Johar apologies to Raj Thackeray

Going by the buzz and the hype that was created over the last few weeks around the film Wake Up Sid, its quite obvious, that its makers left no stone unturned, when it came to the film's promotions. But the makers of the film surely must've not expected the film create controversy on day one itself. Today, MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) party activists disrupted the screening of the Ranbir-Konkona starrer in some cinema halls in Mumbai and Pune. The reason? Well, they were objecting use of word 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai' in the film. Latest reports have it that the film's producer Karan Johar had gone to meet MNS chief Raj Thackeray to sort out the matter and has also apologized for referring 'Mumbai' city as 'Bombay' in the film. He further said that a disclaimer will now be carried in the beginning of the film. Wake Up Sid stars Ranbir Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher and Supriya Pathak and is directed by Ayan Mukerji.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Oct 2009 | 6:52 am

"My next is based on Chittagong Uprising starring Abhishek" - Ashutosh Gowariker

Ashutosh Gowariker There is a general saying that 'He came, he saw, he conquered'. Well, when it comes to the master filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, the same saying rechristens itself as 'He came, he made and he made others see'! For starters, Ashutosh is the same very man, whose 'Pehla Nasha' is to make movies which not only wins every 'Baazi', but also touches every heart and soul. Testimonials to this stand in the form 'Lagaan' and 'Jodhaa Akbar', that not only won hearts in 'Swades' but internationally too! The good news is that Ashutosh Gowariker, who is back with yet another cracker of a film What's Your Raashee? was on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat, wherein he chatted with his fans from all over the globe. For those who missed the bus, here are the excerpts of Ashutosh's chat: Niraj: -Ashutosh saab, What's Your Raashee is good but not as beautiful as Jodhaa Akbar or Lagaan. According to me, Jodhaa Akbar is the most beautiful film made by you. Please make a film as beautiful as Jodhaa Akbar once again. Ashutosh Gowariker: Niraj, Thanks for your observation. Someday, I will make another film like Jodhaa Akbar. But that day is very far. In the meantime, I will want to try diff kinds of cinema, and I hope that u will come to see it each time. Ashutosh Gowariker: Sheeba, it is thanks to Pehla Nasha and Baazi, that I could make a Lagaan. And thanks to Lagaan, I could make a Swades. And hence, Jodhaa Akbar. Sheeba: Dear Ashutosh sir! I just loved your directorial debut Pehla Nasha, which I think is one of the best suspense thrillers from Bollywood and very intelligently directed movie, then what you think that film has flopped and gone completely unnoticed?? Ashutosh Gowariker: Sheeba, it is thanks to Pehla Nasha and Baazi, that I could make a Lagaan. And thanks to Lagaan, I could make a Swades. And hence, Jodhaa Akbar. And the fact that u appreciated JA, give me the courage to go in2 a new territory a rom-com ...WYR? And I hope people like my attempt! Rick: Hi Ashutosh, i just saw your movies yesterday, it was brilliant but i think was lengthy u should have deleted some songs. What's ur justification? Ashutosh Gowariker: Rick, Glad that u liked it. You are right. There are too many songs. But I thought that its important that every raashee gets a song that represents that raashee accurately. Ashutosh Gowariker Niraj: what are the responses that you got up till now for your movie? Ashutosh Gowariker: Niraj, one common response is that it's very good, but a little long. But, I think that if u view the film as my attempt at a romantic comedy after making period films and historical, u might enjoy it. Niraj: Ashutosh saab, how did the idea of Jodhaa-Akbar came? Although I don't disagree that Akbar-The Great was a secular ruler but Jodhaa says not to force her to change her religion but Jodhaa was renamed Mariam-Ul-Zamani as per historical records. Also how Akbar nama commissioned by Akbar didn't have mention of the name 'Jodhaa' Is there any historical reference to this scene you shot. Also is the Akbar asking Jodhaa to go back Amer after conspiracy based on historical facts? Ashutosh Gowariker: Niraj, Marium-uz-Zamani was a title conferred on Jodhaa the day she gave birth to Salim aka Jahangir. Till then, she was referred to as the princess of Amer or Jodhaa. It was not a regular norm for the court writers to mention the women from the harem in the books, especially Akbarnama and hence the exclusions. The fact that Akbar allowed Jodhaa to keep her religion and built a temple for her, later abolished the Pilgrim Tax, and introduced so many Hindu customs in court, also included a lot of Hindu courtiers in court and finally, wanted to start his own religion in the belief that he can unify everyone under his philosophy of 'Sul-e-Kul' are reasons enough to believe that he was secular. Dkhan: Hi...right now you are working on which script? Ashutosh Gowariker: Dkhan, my next is a thriller, based on the Chittagong Uprising of 1930 called 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se'. This one will only be 2 hours long!!! Ashutosh Gowariker: Dkhan, my next is a thriller, based on the Chittagong Uprising of 1930 called 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se'. This one will only be 2 hours long!!! Aniket: hii...i liked ur movies..the vfx were good...don't u think the nanaji part and the detective thing was not required as Priyanka and Harman were so good? Ashutosh Gowariker: Aniket, glad to know that you liked the film. If I had not kept the tracks of the detective and Nanaji, then all the Priyankas would have come together and would have made the viewing more tedious. So these tracks give us the relief from Yogesh and the different Raashee's girls. Ally: Was there any awkwardness between Priyanka and you after what you said at the award show? Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Ally... no not at all... I had said it in jest. The fact is I should not have said it at all. It was bad timing. But we know each other very well and hence she understood. Thankfully!! Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Ally... no not at all... I had said it in jest. The fact is I should not have said it at all. It was bad timing. But we know each other very well and hence she understood. Thankfully!! Englishbox: Hi Ashutosh sir, How would you describe what it was like working with Sohail Sen on 'What's Your Raashee' soundtrack (and singing on it)? Ashutosh Gowariker: It was wonderful to work with Sohail, Englishbox. His knowledge of the various forms of music including, folk music, Indian classical, western classical and also world music was very helpful in creating the rich soundtrack of the movie. Also, he created tunes which did complete justice to each of the Raashees! I hope you liked the songs... Shriya: why did you cast Harman knowing that all his movies have been a flop till date....? Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Shriya, when I cast Harman, his two films had not released. I liked his performance and thought he would be best suited for my movie. And I am glad I did cast him. He did a splendid job. Did you get the chance to see the film? Dkhan: Priyanka Chopra is the first actor possibly in world cinema to play12 different characters in a single movie. That is quite a challenge. What made you cast Priyanka? Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Dkhan... quite simply because she is a fab actress. I have seen her right from her first film HERO and then in AITRAAZ. Ashutosh Gowariker Aniket: Do u believe in bound script or r u open to changes on the set? Which one u think is better? Ashutosh Gowariker: I like to have a combination of both a bound script as well as improvisations on set. I also believe that all my direction happens 80 percent on paper. Sachin: sir. I want to work with you...how that's possible? Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Sachin... you can surely contact my office and leave your pictures. I have a system by which, when I am casting for a new movie, I look at each and every picture and make my selections. So, let's see if our raashees match... :-) Akshay: The song 'Manunga Manunga' is damn funny and you have really sung well in that song. Ashutosh Gowariker: Thanks Akshay... I'm just a bathroom singer who got the opportunity to sing the simplest song in the film, of course after the permissions from Sohail Sen the composer and Sunita, the producer... and I'm serious! :-) Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Rohit, as we chat now, I have only finalized the actor who will play Surjya Sen - ABHISHEK BACHCHAN. NV: Ashutosh Saab, what is the difference between 'Old School' and 'New School' of Filmmaking? Ashutosh Gowariker: Dear NV... in terms of scripts, there is no difference. Whichever school you belong to, your script has to be supreme. I am someone who belongs to the new school but who respects and admires the old school!! Rohitmishra: Who are there in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se????? Ashutosh Gowariker: Hi Rohit, as we chat now, I have only finalized the actor who will play Surjya Sen - ABHISHEK BACHCHAN. Rahim: How do you react to the negative publicity each time? Ashutosh Gowariker: Dear Rahim... I take it in my stride and hope for the best - that is YOU ARE WATCHING THE MOVIE! Have you seen it yet? Ashutosh Gowariker: Well guys... the moderator now tells me that my time is up (that too when I was just beginning to enjoy)! So, looking forward to chat with you another time... till then... take care... ciao!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Oct 2009 | 6:25 am

Lara Dutta slams TV production rumours

Rumour mills are abuzz that beauty queen-turned-actress Lara Dutta is set to venture into production for small screen, but the 31-year-old has rubbished it.
Source: Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 6:20 am

Loveleen Tandon on Variety achievers' list

Loveleen Tandon, casting director of Oscar winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire", has made it to the prestigious Women's Impact Report 2009 of Variety magazine, which lists 50 women who "experienced an extraordinary year".
Source: Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 6:10 am

Vipul Shah halts all publicity for Salman Khan

Is this a case of a Salman Khan overkill? Director Vipul Shah doesn't think so, but he has put a halt to all publicity involving the star for his forthcoming release "London Dreams" until "Main Aurr Mrs Khanna" is released on Oct 16.
Source: Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 5:59 am

Sherlyn Chopra to be in 'Bigg Boss'

After Raakhi Sawant and Payal Rohatgi it is item girl Sherlyn Chopra who will provide the oomph in the third season of reality show "Bigg Boss", going on air on Sunday.
Source: Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 5:47 am

'Karan Johar apologises for Bombay'

'Karan Johar apologises for Bombay'After MNS workers stopped the screening of <I>Wake Up Sid</I> over usage of Bombay instead of Mumbai, filmmaker Karan Johar met the party chief, Raj Thackeray. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 5:44 am

Nitin Mukesh upset to see son in negative role

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has revealed that his singer father Nitin Mukesh was upset with him for having debuted with a negative role in "Johnny Gaddaar".
Source: Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 5:42 am

Vipul Shah halts all publicity for Salman

Vipul Shah halts all publicity for SalmanIs this a case of a Salman Khan overkill? Director Vipul Shah doesn't think so, but he has put a halt to all publicity involving the star for his forthcoming release <i>London Dreams</i> until <i>Main Aurr Mrs Khanna</i> is released on Oct 16, 2009. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 5:23 am

Lara Dutta slams TV production rumours

Lara Dutta slams TV production rumoursRumour mills are abuzz that beauty queen-turned-actress Lara Dutta is set to venture into production for small screen, but the 31-year-old has rubbished it. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 5:13 am

"Hollywood director Michael Gracey is shooting the songs for 1-800 Love" - Abbas Tyrewala

Abbas Tyrewala Abbas Tyrewala is back from London after a long 40-day schedule of 1-800 Love. But the cast and crew will once again be going back to the Queen's Land to shoot the songs with Hollywood director Michael Gracey. Abbas is currently shooting some portions of the film in Mumbai. He says, "After a hectic schedule in London, we started shooting in Mumbai, with a two day break in between. The shoot in Mumbai will go on till mid -October. We will then probably go back as soon as I get the dates in place. The entire movie is based in London city and we have shot one song and two are still remaining." He continues, "The song was choreographed by Hollywood director Michael Gracey. He is superb with his work and always wanted to do a Bollywood film. He has done an amazing job with the songs and I am looking forward to shoot the other remaining songs with him." Speaking about a song, he adds, "It will have the lead pair of John and Pakhi, along with the ensemble cast which makes it 8 of them. It has a different get up in connection to the character. Everyone wants to see John as a hunk, but in this song he will be in a different avatar with relation to his character." Abbas Tyrewala has also penned the lyrics for his movie, having music of Oscar winner music director A R Rahman. The director has also done the lyrics for the upcoming film Blue.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:40 am

Pati Patni Aur Woh raises minister's ire

Pati Patni Aur Woh raises minister's ireWomen and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath has slammed reality show <I>Pati Patni Aur Who</I> in which celebrity couples take care of babies not their own. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:39 am

"I want to present Salman differently for London Dreams" - Vipul Shah

Vipul Shah Vipul Shah's London Dreams is surely turning out to be one of his most challenging films for him. First there is the Salman spree of 3 back-to-back releases to be dealt with. Now, Vipul Shah has another biggie dropping into the same space on Friday as his London Dreams. As of now Vipul has stopped all Salman-centric publicity for London Dreams. The Salman season has begun full-swing. After the whopping Wanted, it is Salman's home production Main Aurr Mrs Khanna on October 16, followed by Vipul Shah's London Dreams on October 30. Is this a case of Salman overkill? Vipul doesn't think so. But he has put a halt to all publicity involving Salman for London Dreams until Main Aurr Mrs Khanna is released on October 16. "There's no point in a publicity overlap. I don't want audiences to be confused or annoyed by repeated and overlapping images of Salman's films. Fortunately for me, both Wanted and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna are very different from my film, and from one another. However, it's finally the same Salman. So, I'd rather not waste his publicity dates or my efforts to get the film noticed." All publicity involving Salman in London Dreams has come to a halt. And Vipul is looking at a new strategy to promote his film. "I'm waiting and observing the way Main Aurr Mrs Khanna is being promoted. My challenge is to now present Salman differently from the way he was presented for Wanted and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna." One of the ideas is to host a round of rock concerts in selected cities featuring Salman, Ajay Devgn and Asin since the film is about a music band. But at the moment Vipul is tightlipped on this. "It's never wise to reveal your strategy. You never know who might decide to use it before you do." Another problem has crept up on London Dreams from the back. Sujoy Ghosh's fantasy Aladin has been pre-poned from 13 November to 30 October. "I had gone ahead and planned an October 30 release with the producers' guild's assurance that there would be no other release. But now suddenly Aladin has been pre-poned to the same Friday as London Dreams. I hope neither of the films suffer," Vipul has his fingers crossed.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:21 am

'Wake Up Sid' a delightful movie

Film: 'Wake Up Sid'; Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, Rahul Khanna; Director: Ayan Mukerji; Rating: ***1/2
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Wake up call for Karan Johar over his new movie 'Wake Up Sid'

Filmmaker Karan Johar got a rude wake-up call Friday when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists protested the use of 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai in his latest movie 'Wake Up Sid' as soon as it was released.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am

'Pati, Patni Aur Woh' doesn't exploit children: NDTV Imagine

NDTV Imagine entertainment channel has stoutly defended its recently launched 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' reality show, denying charges by Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath and various NGOs that it was 'exploiting children' and saying it will take appropriate steps to protect its broadcast rights.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am

Nitin Mukesh upset to see son in negative role

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has revealed that his singer father Nitin Mukesh was upset with him for having debuted with a negative role in 'Johnny Gaddaar'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Sherlyn Chopra to be in 'Bigg Boss'

After Raakhi Sawant and Payal Rohatgi it is item girl Sherlyn Chopra who will provide the oomph in the third season of reality show 'Bigg Boss', going on air Sunday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:31 pm

Vipul Shah halts all publicity for Salman Khan

Is this a case of a Salman Khan overkill? Director Vipul Shah doesn't think so, but he has put a halt to all publicity involving the star for his forthcoming release 'London Dreams' until 'Main Aurr Mrs Khanna' is released Oct 16.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:30 pm

Lara Dutta slams TV production rumours

Rumour mills are abuzz that beauty queen-turned-actress Lara Dutta is set to venture into production for small screen, but the 31-year-old has rubbished it.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:00 pm

Carey indulges in phone sex

Carey indulges in phone sexHollywood actress-singer Mariah Carey and her husband have lots of phone sex to keep the romance alive when their work sends them to separate cities. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:34 pm

Watson shaken after being stalked

Watson shaken after being stalkedHarry Potter star Emma Watson was left &quot;quite shaken&quot; after students from Harvard University stalked her during a recent football match. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:28 pm

Alba reveals being bullied at school

Alba reveals being bullied at schoolHollywood actress Jessica Alba has revealed she has been a victim of bullying at her Los Angeles high school when she was younger. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:26 pm

Rakhi's 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' raises Krishna's ire

After an NGO filed a complaint last week, now Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath has also slammed reality show "Pati Patni Aur Woh" in which couples are made to look after babies not their own, saying the producers cannot exploit children.
Source: Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:35 pm

I'm overwhelmed, extremely relieved: Shiney's wife

Anupam Ahuja was "overwhelmed" and "extremely relieved" after her actor-husband Shiney Ahuja was granted bail today after three months of judicial custody on charges of raping his domestic help.
Source: Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:23 pm

Mike named Environment Hero by Time magazine

Well-known wildlife conservationist Mike Pandey has been named an 'Environmental Hero' by Time magazine as part of its Heroes of the Environment 2009.
Source: Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:23 pm

When an insecure SRK wouldn't let Gauri wear skirts, t-shirts

Star wife Gauri Khan is known for flaunting stylish clothes, but very few know that her superstar husband Shah Rukh Khan barred her from wearing skirts and T-shirts while they were dating because he was insecure about her.
Source: Entertainment News | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:50 am

An 'insecure' SRK had told Gauri not to wear mini-skirts

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan may be one of the hottest men in Bollywood, but the actor used to feel so insecure about his wife Guari Khan during their courtship days that he told her not to wear mini-skirts or T-shirts.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:41 am

Wanted gets a new song

Boney Kapoor wants to go that extra mile for fans who have made a hit out of the Salman Khan starrer Wanted. The producer has now added a music video of the song ‘Most Wanted Track’ from the movie’s soundtrack to the end credits of the movie.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:17 am

‘I want audiences to come in knowing that it’s a long film’

Director Ashutosh Gowariker takes on the reviews of his new release, What’s Your Raashee?
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:12 am

What time do you ‘wake up Sid’?

Wake Up Sid, starring Ranbir Kapoor releases on October 2. Here're some other Sids who disclose their waking up time.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:01 am

Three songs cut from What’s Your Raashee? 

Less than a week after Ashutosh Gowariker’s romantic comedy, What’s Your Rashee?, released with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes, measures have been taken to reduce the length of the movie. Special: What's Your Rashee?
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:52 am

When singers turn friends

Sonu Nigam and Talat Aziz are the latest B-town friends. They have clicked a picture and even put it up on the networking site Facebook for the world to know how close they are.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:50 am

‘I will watch Inglourious Basterds at least thrice’

Apna Bollywood has its own set of Tarantino fans who are looking forward to Inglourious Basterds. They are people who have been inspired by Tarantino’s movies at various stages in their careers. Here’s what three Bollywood filmmakers have to say about Quentin Tarantino...
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am

Tarantino is back on the kill

Love him or hate him, but Quentin Tarantino’s movies have inspired directors to take the unbeaten path. With Inglourious Basterds, his latest offering, releasing across the world today, we tell you all about the man and his movies.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:11 am

Shiney Ahuja gets bail in rape case

Shiney Ahuja There is some relief for the Gangster actor, as Bombay High Court granted bail to Shiney Ahuja today. But the bail comes with the surety of Rs. 50,000, a guarantee that he would stay out of Mumbai but at the same time, will not leave the country and would leave his passport with the investigating officer. Shiney, who has been in custody since June 15 for allegedly raping his maidservant, had approached the session court twice before and his plea was rejected. Reportedly, the actor will now move to Delhi to stay with his parents.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am

Pataudis spend weekend with 'Pretty Woman'

The entire Pataudi clan, former cricketer Tiger, his actress wife Sharmila Tagore and their three children, including star son Saif Ali Khan, were at Pataudi, Haryana, over the weekend sharing their ancestral home with Julia Roberts.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:07 am

Will Smith to host Nobel Peace Prize concert

Hollywood star Will Smith will host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert with his actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The couple said hosting the show would be an awe-inspiring experience.
Source: | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:00 am

Rape-accused Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja gets bail

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, behind the bars for more than three months after his maid accused him of rape, got bail Thursday. He reiterated his claim that he had consensual sex with the domestic help.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 8:02 am

Rakhi's 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' raises minister's ire

Saying producers cannot exploit children, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath has slammed reality show 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' in which celebrity couples take care of babies not their own.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 7:31 am

Shiney Ahuja gets bail in rape case

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja has been granted bail by the Mumbai High Court more than three months after he was arrested on charges of raping his maid.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 7:27 am

"Mr. Gowariker is one of the most brilliant minds I've come across" - Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra To be a reigning actress in Bollywood is not an easy job. But there is one actress who has achieved it all in no time and whom we all know dearly as Piggy Chops. She is the one and only Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka has recently outdone all her contemporaries by playing 12 characters, a record of sorts, in her latest release What's Your Raashee? So how did she manage to do pull it off…? Well, Priyanka has revealed it all in her exclusive chat on Bollywood Hungama. For those of you who missed out on this intriguing conversation, here's a chance to find out what Priyanka spoke, as we bring you the excerpts from her chat. Enjoy reading it! Priyanka Chopra: Hi This is Priyanka Chopra only on Bollywood Hungama.com chotabacha1: Hi Priyanka, When is PI releasing? Priyanka Chopra: Mid November 13th or 20th AA: hi...How r u feeling after a back to back success? Priyanka Chopra: looking forward to new ones hopefully...What's your Raashee? Steven09: hi Priyanka.. I loved what's your Raashee? Priyanka Chopra: Have you seen it???? Shweta: heard u played a prank on Ashu...did u succeed? Priyanka Chopra: Always shweta... Sandy: Hai Priyanka......How was it to play a cancerian girl being one yourself? Priyanka Chopra: sandy...felt very special...felt like me Sandy: Hai Priyanka......How was it to play a cancerian girl being one yourself? Priyanka Chopra: sandy...felt very special...felt like me Niraj: Did you attend any acting courses etc or you learnt it on the job? Priyanka Chopra: On the job Niraj....trial and error mins94: hey ...how r u....saw u yesterday in Ahmedabad...u look awesome...but why didn't u do sum garba????Anyways i am followers on tweeter ...please keep replying to my tweets...do u have any other email accounts...like on yahoo ...if yes then please give...all the best !!! Priyanka Chopra: I am also on Face book...don't know the garba yet...trying to learn. Mo: \ hello priyanka i think u should make another film with Bipasha because u 2 are my favorite Priyanka Chopra: mo....Thanks so much...will definitely try Priyanka Chopra Chetu: Hi Priyanka. Nice work done in kaminey. Tell me something about your character in What's your Raashee? Priyanka Chopra: chetu...I play 12 characters...one girl of each Raashee. Sharron: How was it working with Abhishek, Salman, Shahrukh, Hrithik, and Shahid? Priyanka Chopra: All of them are very professional and nice people Sharron. Mel_77: Hi Priyanka! Good to see U here! I've heard that you are playing the lead-role opposite Shahid Kapoor in his father's debut. Is that true? Priyanka Chopra: No its not true Mel Shweta: if ever u are offered more than 12 roles would u take up that challenge? Priyanka Chopra : Shweta...always up for a challenge Simran: priyanka, where do you see yourself in five years? Priyanka Chopra: transitioning between movies and marriage. Shweta: If u are offered a film with Aamir but the script is average would you still go for it? Priyanka Chopra: Yes because I trust his instincts. Mel_77: tell me something about 'What's your Raashee?'? Priyanka Chopra: its a story about a guy who meets 12 different girls and picks one to get married Chetu: Which is ur fav character in WYR? Priyanka Chopra: Chetu....Anjali...the Aries girl Niraj: Did Aditya Chopra visit the shooting of 'Pyaar Impossible' often? Priyanka Chopra: Niraj...not really Iqbal: how was it working with Ashutosh? Priyanka Chopra: Iqbal....Brilliant...he is one of the most brilliant minds I have ever come across. Mel_77: tell me something about 'What's your Raashee?'? Priyanka Chopra: its a story about a guy who meets 12 different girls and picks one to get married aj_005: hey what will be ur next flick after WYR???? Priyanka Chopra: Pyaar Impossible Priyanka Chopra Meghan: Which is ur fav direactor..? Priyanka Chopra: Meghna...I've worked with too many fantastic directors so its difficult for me to pick. Vicky: hey Priyanka what's next? How confident are u for your upcoming flick 'Whats your Raashee?'? Priyanka Chopra: Vicky....i am nervous Kevin: Ashutosh Gowariker has worked with A R Rahman always in his film but not this time were u heart broken when u heard that Rahman is not part of this film? Priyanka Chopra: kavin...well i felt that it was unfortunate because i really wanted to work with him but I think Sohail Sen has done a commendable job. Tanveer: Which movie was the toughest for u in ur career? Priyanka Chopra: Tanveer...What's your Raashee? for sure. Kevin: animation movie in India do not work, why? Priyanka Chopra: its just the beginning kavin....give it some time. Kaveri: hi Priyanka, are you doing any other action flick after Don & Drona...?? Priyanka Chopra: Don 2 probably AmitgopalSA: what are your future projects? When are you coming down to South Africa? Priyanka Chopra: not any time soon Amit...After Pyar Impossible its Anjaana Anjaani. Prashant: Priyanka, are u friends with Preity Zinta? Priyanka Chopra: Yes Prashant Shweta: You're diplomatic yet not boring...thats great! Priyanka Chopra: I like that compliment shweta AmitgopalSA: what are your future projects? When are you coming down to South Africa? Priyanka Chopra: not any time soon Amit...After Pyar Impossible its Anjaana Anjaani. Hinna: Hi Priyanka, you are always so busy at public events from one show to the next, how do you manage to stay so active and on the go? Priyanka Chopra: I still don't know henna TANU: Can u tell me something about ur character as tauras inWYR? Priyanka Chopra: Tanu....She is the daughter of a very rich cotton king and she tests the guy to see if he is good enough for her or not. Priyanka Chopra sweety12: is it true that u r thinking about getting a sports car? Which one? Priyanka Chopra: I wish...Not at all sweety st1888: what's your fitness regime?? Priyanka Chopra : Ha Ha HA...Pizza and Burgers. Sahil: Hi Priyanka, who do you think is the best mainstream actress in Bollywood today? Feel free to name yourself Priyanka Chopra: Sahil...I am not so pompous. I would say Kajol Priyanka Chopra : Thank you very much for logging in such huge numbers...Its always fantastic to talk to you'll...Stay in touch with me through Twitter and Face book and let me know What's Your Raashee?
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Oct 2009 | 7:08 am

GQ's anniversary issue is adorned by superstars

GQ India, India's luxury and lifestyle magazine for men, had much to celebrate about. Being one that has profiled the best of the best, whether it was a nobel laureates or a Bollywood superstar, GQ's collector's issue is definitely one that needs to be owned. The celebration of this single issue was well timed with its first anniversary which started out with a tribute to the country's best and accomplished men, and two very special women. Taking the merrymaking further, GQ also launched its Men Of The Year awards in association with Chivas. Celebrated were sixteen inspirational Indian men and two outstanding women. The awards saw winners take to the stage including Abhay Deol (Breakthrough talent of the year), Irrfan Khan (Outstanding Achievement of the year), Shashi Tharoor (Inspiration of the year), Karan Johar and Kareena Kapoor (Excellence of the year), Katrina Kaif (Woman of the year), Omar Abdullah (Young leader of the year), Amitabh Bachchan (Lifetime achievement), Saif Ali Khan (Chivas Ultimate GQ Man of the year) and many more. Stated Che Kurrien, Editor, GQ India, "What better way to celebrate GQ's first anniversary in India than with a tribute to the country's best and brightest men (and one very special woman). We raise a toast to the most accomplished Indian men and have created an issue that's historic both in its scope and scale. Enjoy!" This special anniversary edition of GQ magazine is surely to be looked forward to.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:56 am

YRF announces it's next with Pradeep Sarkar; will star Neil & Deepika in lead

Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone Yash Raj Films has announced its next project which will be directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film will star Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone as the lead pair. Both the actors have extremely challenging roles to play in this love story set in the gritty streets of Mumbai. The film is slated to go on floor this December and is scheduled for a 2010 release. Watch this space for more details on this film.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:52 am

Rakhi's 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' raises Krishna Tirath's ire

After an NGO filed a complaint last week, now Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath has also slammed reality show 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' in which couples are made to look after babies not their own, saying the producers cannot exploit children.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:33 am

Road to be named after Rajinikanth, Kamal

The Nadigar Sangam Chief Sarathkumar recently confirmed that the Government of Tamil Nadu has finally nodded to rename Eldams Road to Dr Kamal Hassan Road.But the story has become stale now. The big news at present is that the Tamil Nadu
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:15 am

Shiney Ahuja granted bail in rape case

There is some relief for the Gangster actor, as Bombay High Court granted bail to Shiney Ahuja today. But the bail comes with the surety of Rs.50,000, a guarantee that he would stay out of Mumbai but at the same time,
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:11 am

Lady Gaga defends Kanye West’s stage invasion

London (ANI): Popstar Lady Gaga has jumped to the defence of rapper Kanye West for his stage invasion during the MTV VMAs, insisting that 'everybody makes mistakes'. West, 32, had callously snatched the microphone off Taylor Swift as she embarked on
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:07 am

Khloe Kardashian’s hubby Lamar Odom defends wedding

London (ANI): American socialite Khloe Kardashian’s hubby Lamar Odom has had to come to the defence of his marriage, following claims that the wedding is a scam. The 29-year-old Los Angeles Lakers player has hit out at rumours that his marriage
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:59 am

Roman Polanski's ex sister-in-law defends him

London (ANI): Director Roman Polanski's former sister-in-law Deborah Tate has publicly defended the director and said he is "a good guy" who was wrongly jailed for consensual sex. The internationally acclaimed director is currently under arrest in Zurich, Switzerland, on a
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:57 am

Swayze didn’t want mum to know about his cancer

London (ANI): Late Hollywood star Patrick Swayze tried to keep the news of his cancer under wraps before his mum, fearing the revelation would complicate her situation before she underwent an eye surgery. The actor revealed this and more about his
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:41 am

Gurmeet engaged to Debina

There is good news about these two actors as on-screen Ram and Sita are planning to tie the knot. The duo has got engaged during their reality show, Pati Patni Aur Woh which was a big surprise for everyone.“It was a
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:28 am

Ekta Kapoor gets 2 prime time shows on Sony

In the press conference, Balaji Telefilms and Sony Entertainment announced its two prime time shows, Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai and Pyaar Ka Bandhan which is soon to air on the channel.“Bayttaab is a story which deals with relationship basically -
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:17 am

Amitabh Bachchan writes script for Bigg Boss

The one and only Big B, Amitabh Bachchan is not only a host of Bigg Boss 3, but is also writing script for his show. In a recent interaction during the press conference of BB3, the news broke out that he
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:16 am

Sherlyn Chopra joins Bigg Boss

Pin-up girl Sherlyn Chopra has said a definite yes to the Bigg Boss. After Rakhi Sawant and Payal Rohatgi, it is Sherlyn who will provide the oomph appeal in this season's Bigg Boss.Says a source from the channel Colors, "One reason
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Oct 2009 | 5:14 am

Sherlyn Chopra in Bigg Boss 3

Pinup girl Sherlyn Chopra has said a definite yes to the Bigg Boss. After Rakhi Sawant and Payal Rohatgi, it is Sherlyn who will provide the oomph appeal in this season's 'Bigg Boss'. Says a source from the channel Colors, "One reason why we were interested in getting Baba Ramdeo on board is because we got Sherlyn. So we wanted to create a Vishwamitra-Menaka kind of situation between the saint and the seductress in the 'Bigg Boss' house. Unfortunately Baba opted out." But the seductress is on.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:27 am

"I am happy and content" - Harman Baweja

Harman Baweja Harman Baweja is happy and content. His latest release What's Your Raashee? has fetched him some good reviews. Also, after the disappointment of Love Story 2050 and Victory, he has seen a decent box office opening coming his way. More than anything else, he sees the film as a stepping stone for him in terms of growth as an actor and acknowledgment from a large section of the industry. Sounding happy with the way life is treating him and his professional career is headed, Harman talks to Joginder Tuteja about the positive impact that What's Your Raashee? has had on him. This time around you must be happy, right Harman? After all critics too seem to have appreciated your performance.... [Smiles with a sigh of relief] Yeah, after the barrage of comments that came my way once Love Story 2050 released, it is a good thing that finally things have moved on. Though Victory too saw my performance being noticed, in case of What's Your Raashee, appreciation has been pretty universal. One has to learn and be optimistic. I have only seen glass as half full so far. It's time for me to work better and move on. In case of What's Your Raashee, appreciation has been pretty universal While your honesty and sincerity is quite visible in the film, it must have been quite challenging to bring in consistency since you had to feature in 12 different stories, isn't it? Wow, you have picked up quite a few adjectives here! I am flattered (smiles). On a serious note though, instructions from Ashu sir were quite clear. I was required to be in a particular space and I pretty much stuck to that. Of course I don't wish to take away from my performance but a lot has to with the way the character was written. I pretty much stayed with its realms. Some critics/reviews weren't as flattering though... Yes, I did feel disheartened reading a few reviews about the film but then everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Even some of the most award winning performances have been panned when seen first. In that context, I am still beginning. It's ok because it only helps you reflect on that extra something that you could possibly bring along in your future outings. But if you ask me how I do I feel after What's Your Raashee? , I would say that I am very content. I am satisfied with my work and believe that I have successfully managed to hit a platform from where I can grow further. Harman Baweja Industry may throw in some conflicting comments, reviews could be mixed and audiences could be biased. However, a father would never lie, especially someone like Harry Baweja who has been the part of the industry for close to three decades and has seen and done it all. What did he have to say after watching your performance in What's Your Raashee? ? [Pauses for a while before replying] He told me that now in my third film; I have managed to grope the technical aspect of cinema quite well. See, I have done a lot of theatre in the past. There you are in an open space and are not bound. You can be relatively relaxed in your body language. On the other hand while acting in a movie, you have to say dialogues, move around and then also be worried about the trolley placement. You keep wondering if you have been following the marks well or not and hence a little awkwardness does come in. You feel ki chalo shot de diya toh kaam ho gaya. Par aisa hona nahi chahiye. And something like this becomes easier and almost your second nature once you have acted in a few films. Dad told me that I have managed to do that well in What's Your Raashee? . He felt that I was much more relaxed and Ashu sir has pulled that awkwardness out of me. Dad told me that I have managed to do that well in What's Your Raashee?. He felt that I was much more relaxed and Ashu sir has pulled that awkwardness out of me. So, overall happy with the state of affairs? Very happy [laughs]. The film is doing steady, family audiences are liking it and we are quite comfortable moving into the second week. There have been so many cases even earlier when family movies have moved from average to very good business in days to follow. I can pretty much foresee that happening for What's Your Raashee? too. My expectations from the film were to see a growth in me as an actor and have a good box office success too. While former is pretty much accomplished, things are looking positive for the latter as well.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Julia Roberts shoots for her new film in Saif's ancestral home

Sharmila Tagore Julia Roberts visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Saturday. On Sunday she was back shooting a stone's throw away from Saif's ancestral home in Patadi. In fact for the first time the Pataudis are allowing a unit to shoot in their home. Saif's mom is very angry at the way her son is referred to as the 'Chotte Nawab' in the media. "Saif is a grown-up man of 36. There's no Chotte or Nawab in his personality. He wants to be known as an actor, though he comes from a royal family." Julia is indeed staying in Sharmila and her husband's property. "Julia Roberts is our guest. She's staying in a part of our property. We've let the unit stay in a flank because she's a colleague and I know what it is like to shoot far away from home." The Pataudi staff has been helping Julia Robert's unit with whatever they require. At this very moment Julia Roberts is shooting in an ashram right next to the Pataudi palace. In fact there will be some shooting in the Pataudis home where Julia Roberts' unit is staying. "We're staying in main palace. They are staying in a separate part of the royal property known as the Nafeez Manzil. After Pataudi, they'll be shooting in Italy and Malaysia. In the past, Aamir Khan shot and stayed with us for The Rising. Deepa Mehta shot Earth in Pataudi, though that portion was edited out," says Sharmila who is at the Pataudi with the entire family for a family function. "Tiger and I are here. He dragged us out here in this heat, much to our annoyance. Saif and my two daughters Sabah and Soha are also here for a Mewati Akikah ceremony which is a traditional Muslim mundan," said Sharmila from Pataudi on Sunday.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:13 am

Vidya Balan to endorse GoodKnight cream

Vidya Balan Munnabhai's girl Vidya Balan has just inked a brand endorsement deal with Godrej Sara Lee's GoodKnight Naturals', a moisturizing mosquito repellent cream. Vidya Balan, the new face for GoodKnight Naturals, says, "When it comes to applying products on my skin, I am very cautious. Goodknight Naturals mosquito repellent cream has unbelievable properties which make my skin feel safe whilst protecting me from mosquitoes during outdoor shoots, and the best part is that it is non-sticky. I was very excited when Godrej, an age old name and a trusted brand approached me to be a part of this campaign in which this revolutionary product will help fight the mosquito menace." The new campaign focuses on communicating the effectiveness of a moisturizer based mosquito repellent cream with the goodness of natural herbs like tulsi and lavender that help fight mosquitoes naturally while keeping the skin nourished and protected with milk. The ad campaign and concept developed by JWT, communicates the powerful combination of safety from mosquitoes and protection of the skin as never before, while highlighting the product offering through their catchy line... 'Machharon ki haar, skin se pyaar!' Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tarun Arora, VP Sales & Marketing, Godrej Sara Lee said, "GoodKnight has always offered products which are based on strong consumer insights. The biggest challenge was to overcome the existing mental barriers of people being precarious about using mosquito repellent creams as they are associated with being sticky and harsh on the skin. The new ad positions the product in a way that cues in safety and credibility in a reassuring manner". With such a power packed campaign and star power of Vidya Balan, GoodKnight brand will surely strengthen its supremacy in the market.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am