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I hope 'Bigg Boss' will boost my popularity in India: ClaudiaGerman supermodel-turned-actress Claudia Ciesla, who was linked to Salman Khan, says she is hoping to boost her career in Bollywood by participating in the third season of reality show "Bigg Boss".Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:57 am Ashutosh never discussed 'Khelein Hum...' with me: Ash
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:07 am Hearing on Shiney Ahuja trial adjourned till Oct 16
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 7:59 am Beyonce wants to make movie on her dadPop singer Beyonce Knowles is so impressed with her dad's past that she wants to make a movie about his "childhood and school years".Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 7:46 am Boman Irani does a Hugh Hefner in Fruit And Nut
Boman Irani has played a variety of quirky characters in his illustrious career so far. Be it the eccentric motel owner in Darna Mana Hai, the stern Dr. Asthana in Munnabhai M.B.B.S, the mad Parsi Farukh Sethna in Being Cyrus or the roguish Sardar Lucky Singh in Lage Raho Munnabhai. Each of these characters portrayed by Boman Irani have managed to create a mark in the minds of the audience till date.
Now the talented actor is all set to display his versatility once again in the upcoming comedy Fruit And Nut. Boman would be playing the role of an ageing Maharaja of Mumbai. According the sources, the character is quite similar to that of Hugh Hefner (owner of Playboy Magazine). Just like Hugh Hefner, Boman's character in the film (which is called Harry Holkar) also jives with pretty young women and even owns his own dungeon where he celebrates life in style. What's more, he even claims authority over Mumbai as his princely state that his forefathers have ruled.
With such an interesting role to portray, Boman couldn't help but feel excited. Says the talented actor, "There are different shades to the character but it is among the funniest characters I have ever played. It's weirdly funny. We are aware that Mumbai never had a Maharaja yet there is a meaning to my character of Maharaja Harry Holkar."
While Boman's look certainly seems promising, one will have to wait and watch if this funny man is once again able to bring the house down with his on-screen histrionics as Maharaja Harry Holkar in Fruit And Nut.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2009 | 7:43 am Ashutosh didn't offer me his next: AshAishwarya Rai has refuted rumours that she was to play the female lead opposite her husband Abhishek Bachchan in Ashutosh Gowariker's next "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se".Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 7:09 am Adlabs Films now re-named Reliance MediaWorksAdlabs Films, an integrated media and entertainment company in the Anil Ambani group, has changed its name to Reliance MediaWorks to reflect the expansion of its business portfolio from a purely film processing laboratory earlier.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 6:37 am Hilary Mantel wins Man Booker Prize!This year`s Man Booker prize has gone to British novelist Hilary Mantel`s `Wolf Hall`.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 6:35 am "I never felt intimidated by either Ajay Devgn or Salman Khan" - Asin
Same time last year, Vipul Shah with his entire cast and crew was busy filming a song from his yet another ambitious film, London Dreams. Jimmy jibs operators, steadicam operator, the choreographer having a word with Vipul, Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan in their shady tents trying to escape the unusually surprising London heat on a busy Sunday London Bridge location. Then I spot her. She looked a loner. I dream about London and her. Me and her walking hand in hand besides the quiet waters of the river Thames. Here's the thing: She is clad in stretchy skin-tight black from neck to ankle, wearing shoes that blend the architectural with the glossy and ephemeral. Her legs are coyly folded underneath her body. Her long hair is tightly pulled back from her face, which is expertly made up to conquer tiredness and appear fresh. Her skin glows with success. There is no hint of any dubious celebrity tightening or enhancing around the eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Her figure implies that a certain amount of almost surreal attention has been paid to maintaining that body. She ain't the celebrity defined by cliched magazine covers, glamorous videos and spiteful internet gossip. She is as real as it gets after your wishful dream comes true. It's just that mine didn't. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel gets dreamy about Asin in London, and maybe that's the reason she got a comfortable seat all to herself. Then I hear someone say, "Excuse me dreamer". But here's a dream come true all the way from the receiver end of the telephone...Asin dreams about London, her filming days, her shopping spree, her food habits and hopes her second dream comes true - she hopes it's her second blockbuster hit after Ghajini. All the way from London, here's Asin, my dream girl!
Vipul Shah likes to play a lot with cultures, emotions, sentiments. Is London Dreams any different?
No. London Dreams isn't different from any other Vipul Shah film except that it's a musically inclined film. Yes, you're right. Vipul likes to play with emotions and I wanted myself to get into a project, a film, which is like that and kind of different from Ghajini. I wanted to do a commercial Bollywood film and London Dreams is much bigger in scale than my previous outing.
The first theatrical promo of London Dreams reminded a lot of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam where both Ajay and Salman acted together.
(laughs) There is a parallel there now. There is a lot of drama and emotions like the film you've just mentioned and the theatrical promo reveals that too. I don't think one will be thinking of a Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam when you see London Dreams, except for the fact that both Ajay and Salman are again together. People should take Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam out of their minds and go and watch our film.
I don't think one will be thinking of a Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam when you see London Dreams
Ajay is a prankster, we all know that and Salman not far behind. How many times did they pull your leg?
Seriously, never. Yes, they were trying to make a plan for a prank on me and also tried to work it out in London while we were filming. It just happened once. On the sets is always a fun filled atmosphere when you're working with pranksters like Ajay and Salman. I'm sure both had to think of something even more devious to try and make a 'bakra' out of me. I did wish them luck for a better next time but nothing happened.
Is London Dreams an out and out musical journey? Last year same time, Rock On created quite a stir in the industry too.
Even though the premise of the film is related to music, concerts and performances, I basically don't think it moves in the similar path as Rock On did. I want people to go and see London Dreams and figure out themselves whether they find any similarity between Rock On and London Dreams.
Second film and already worked with the three big and best actors of our industry - Aamir, Salman and Ajay. How mature and experienced have you got today?
I think I mature with every shot that I give and every film that I complete. Working with actors who've got so much experience behind them is a boon. You don't consciously think about it but in your subconsciousness, you do think about it. I really come with a clean mind and do not come with a certain image of every different people I'm going to be working with, whether be it media created or public perception. I'd like to get into a person from my own personal experience. I never felt intimidated with either Aamir, Ajay or Salman because when you're working with seniors like them, it is they who create a good atmosphere and they did just that. They never had starry ego problems or a star power syndrome.
I never felt intimidated with either Aamir, Ajay or Salman
Did you ever dream of going to London to shoot a film?
It wasn't my dream to shoot in London but the shoot in London did become a dream. For sure, this has been the best shooting experience of my life, whether the film is a hit or not. I do cherish my moments of working in this beautiful city. Most of the film was shot in London. There was never an instance where each actor would retire to their respective vanity vans and stay there till the next shot was ready. We all used to hang out together, we would talk about our experiences throughout our lives, all the films that we've done, have stories to share, jokes to crack and pull each others leg. The fact that all of it happened in London makes it even more special.
I've never given a compliment like what I'm going to give to any actor. This one goes to you - You're the only actor I've seen on-screen who looks so damn beautiful when you cry.
Oh! (laughs). Wow! That is quite a compliment I must say. Thank you so much and let me grab this compliment before anyone else does (laughs). I am not a very conscious actor as in terms of look or probably as much as my contemporaries are. I am not the one who constantly gives a shot and checks the monitor. I let the director 'ok' my shot. It's nice to hear from your director when he says that you look good in the shot. But it's equally nice to hear that I look beautiful when I cry from critics like you.
What about your shopping spree and junk food experiences of London?
(laughs) Eating experience and that too junk food was not much because I had to keep an eye on whatever I was eating because I had to work towards the look of Priya, the character I'm playing in London Dreams. Not only me, but everybody on the sets were food conscious, Ajay and Salman included. Both had to look into their fitness regime quite a lot as they were working towards building their bodies. Ajay had to work out extra as he had to remove his shirt too. Everybody was into diet food. The only thing we consumed quite a lot was coffee as it was quite freezing while we were shooting. As far as shopping is concerned, it's a very put-together look for Priya. Me and Ashley Rebello, the stylist for our film went out shopping when we got free time from the sets. Forget the branded stores, we shopped from the streets too. I will not say that I did not shop from the branded ones. So here it is - Harrods, Topshop, Selfridges, etc. We did shopping not for me, but to create the look for Priya.
The name London is really lucky for Vipul. His last outing Namastey London was a huge success worldwide. The time has come to be second time lucky?
I hope so because and I pray because it's not just the second time for Vipul, it's my second film too. So we both hope our dreams to come true (laughs). The film has shaped up quite well and I completely trust Vipul when it comes to understanding the Indians in London and the whole scenario out there. He taps into a lot like the way people live in London, their relationships, their dreams, etc.
I completely trust Vipul when it comes to understanding the Indians in London
This sure must be your dream come true - to shoot a film in the world famous Wembley Stadium.
Yes it was. Oh my God! I haven't been a part of any live concerts at Wembley Stadium but it was a dream come true. We did shoot for a day in Wembley however, the major rock concert in the film was shot in Mumbai by building the sets. But the scenes leading to the song and after that were shot in Wembley. I am a music person, yes. I would love to be a part of live concerts. Although Priya is an exaggerated version of certain traits of my personalities. She has got these two aspects to her personality. One, she is very conservative, traditional girl who is born to a conservative South Indian family. She wants to see herself in the field of music and dance. At home she is traditional but when she steps out, she becomes a rock chic when she joins this band called 'London Dreams'. I have a similar passion which is in Priya.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2009 | 6:31 am Why's Abhay Deol miffed with SonamThe Dev D actor is terribly unhappy about the fact that his entire remuneration for Aisha, is less than co-star Sonam Kapoor's hair and costume budget. Abhay, though, is taking his revenge...Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 6:05 am Aamir, Salman reunite after fifteen years?Rumour mills are abuzz that the two Khans who have turned close friends of late, are not only starring in a movie together but also producing it.Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am Lohan's fashion debut panned by the critics
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:53 am Book Review: Bollywood In Posters
'Wow, a full blown voluminous book about Bollywood posters' - That's how you immediately exclaim once it is brought to your notice that a book called 'Bollywood In
Posters', which claims to take it's readers through the nostalgic journey of evolution of posters from 30s till the current times, has hit the stands.
So what if around a year back, a book based on the similar concept - 'Bollywood Posters' [by Sheena Sippy and Jerry Pinto] - had already hit the stands! You still wish to
find what SMM Ausaja, a film enthusiast and historian, all of 40 years of age, has to present in this book which comes with the ever so memorable poster from Barsaat with Raj Kapoor holding Nargis. Now this was the beginning of it all and while relationships have moved on to being true platonic today (let's wake up to
Wake Up Sid!), the sheer intensity of Barsaat still works good enough to make you turn those 270 odd pages that follow.
First things first, 'Bollywood in Posters' is enticing enough to make you drop everything and go for the kill, mainly because of the brilliant packaging. The book is heavy,
voluminous, colourful, glossy and has quality dripping page after page, hence making you quite sure that the author as well as the publishing house left no stones unturned
to make the book at least 'look' excellent even by international standards. The design is done quite well too with each of the 250 odd posters finding good prominence. In fact
most of the known movies enjoy a full page spread for them.
Ausaja doesn't just leave the posters for readers to gaze at. He also provides details (other than basic cast and crew) like the film's genre, famous songs, synopsis/trivia and
also some prominent awards that it may have earned. Due to these reasons, on the face value at least, 'Bollywood in Posters' sounds like a good experience in the waiting.
However, the book doesn't quite turn out to be excellent, must read or belonging to 'can't put it down' kind of variety. There are two major reasons for that:
a) There isn't any 'surprise element' in those hundreds of posters that you get to explore in the book. Sholay, Dil Chahta Hai, Mother India, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun,
Mughal-E-Azam or Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge - Now these are the kind of posters that you would anyways expect in a book belonging to this subject. Nothing
wrong with that but then when one pays a huge sum of money to get hold of a book like this, one expects something that belongs to 'never seen before' variety. For
example, in Sheena-Jerry created 'Bollywood Posters', there were posters of films like Rocket Tarzan, Sindbad Alibaba Aladin, Kaala Jadoo or Bollywood's own
Zorro that had resulted in an immediate reaction of 'Now what's that!'. There aren't any such reactions when you turn pages of Ausaja's 'Bollywood In Posters'.
b) The written material about each of the films in posters doesn't quite make you jump with excitement. The trivia mostly belongs to the kind that a core Bollywood buff would
have anyways known. Moreover, the list of Filmfare awards for most of the films just seems like a quick way out of getting some basic text in place. First and foremost, it is
easy information to lay your hands on and secondly, it only becomes monotonous after a point in time. To think about it, when you are going through a book about posters,
would you really be interested in knowing that in which year did Amitabh Bachchan actually go on to win his first Filmfare award?
These are the reasons due to which the book doesn't enter the league of very good or excellent read. Also, one wishes though that Ausaja as well as the publishing house
were a little more careful around the correctness of the trivia.
Picture this: Alongside the poster of Aakhree Rasta [1986], it is written that in this film featured Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi together for the first time. Wrong
information, because way back in 1984, they had also come together in Inquilab. Also, for the write up of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...., there is a mention of
casting coup that involved actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Kajol coming together. While Rani Mukherjee (who just had a special
appearance in the film) too finds a mention in this 'elite' list of actors, surprisingly Kareena Kapoor is nowhere mentioned!
However, leaving aside such minor aberrations, the text is consistent on every page. 'Bollywood in Posters' is a good buy for those who haven't owned a book on Bollywood
history before and would possibly be spending good money for the first time on a book revolving around posters. Also, if you belong to the kind of film enthusiasts who wish
to have a book like this neatly stacked in your book shelf or placed in a living room; it won't quite harm your reputation of being a true blue Bollywood buff.
Price: Rs. 2500/=
Rating:Â  Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:45 am "All I want is for people to believe that my efforts are genuine" - Rahul Bose
Very recently, Rahul Bose was honored as a youth icon in 'Videocon India Youth Icon Awards (VIYIA)'. He got the award in the category of Social Justice and Welfare as the founder of his NGO - The Foundation. While over the years, Rahul has been recognized for his social work in various fields, this award holds a special place in his heart since it reaffirms his belief that he is going in the right direction.
"See, I am not the only person in the country who is doing socially relevant work. There are quite a few out there who are doing their bit and I am glad about that. It's just that when you pick up an initiative, people should know that this is for the keeps. That one is serious about the assignment. This is when such an award comes in handy because it is not frivolous and has a quotient of being genuine to it. Now all I want is people to believe that my efforts are genuine", says Rahul.
He believes that it's a huge responsibility when an initiative carries his name. "'The Foundation' is taken seriously because there is a certain credibility attached to my name. People out there know that I bring in a certain value. Initiatives taken by my foundation could be big or small but they should be genuine. I guess the time of talking is over while walking is the 'in' thing. Ultimately, the Indian public is not fool. They can spot the difference between what is said for effect and what is done in reality. Whether it is politicians or actors or social activists, they know for sure whom to trust or not", he describes.
Others attached to the world of films who received the award in various categories of India Youth Icon awards were Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. In addition, Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah, Barkha Dutt and Chetan Bhagat were also honoured.
"This is a brand new award with jury and online voting carrying 50% weightage each", informs Rahul, "The jury comprised of people like Shabana Azmi, Kiran Bedi, Shyam Benegal and Leander Paes who come from different walks of life. They themselves have a great track record of excellence and human value system. The entire voting process was handled by the organization 'Ernst and Young' that further adds credibility."
With the award in hands, Rahul Bose feels that his work in the tinsel world too has contributed to him being conferred with the award.
"Yes, to a large extent it's the kind of cinema that I do which went in my favor", reflects Rahul, "I have done a film like Mr. and Mrs. Iyer which spoke about Hindu and Muslim secularism. Then in Chameli, the theme revolved around the uplifting of the downtrodden. Shaurya again had a patriotic flavour to it. These themes have played a major part in creating a belief around me that this guy has at least the right system in place. I just hope and pray to build on from here."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:08 am Grigoryan Brothers: Strumming classical notes in age of funk rockAustralia's leading classical guitarists, the Grigoryan Brothers, swear by classical music in an age when the guitar is either associated with contemporary western sounds or earthy folk from the colourful mosaic of ethnic musical genres across the globe.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:02 am Shemaroo's animation film Bal Ganesh 2 slated for Oct 23 release
Shemaroo Entertainment has announced the release of 3D animation Bal Ganesh 2 on October 23, 2009. This sequel, produced in association with Astute Media Vision, explores the heroic tales of Ganesh's childhood as he battles with wicked and powerful rakshas.
Announcing the launch, Smita Maroo, VP Animation, Shemaroo Entertainment said, "The overwhelming response to Bal Ganesh prompted us to consider a sequel and here it is. We are glad that Bal Ganesh 2 is the first Indian animation release of 2009."
Pankaj Sharma, Director of Bal Ganesh and Bal Ganesh 2 added, "There are quite a few pleasant surprises awaiting all Bal Ganesh fans. We had great fun working on this film and are certain that kids and families will enjoy watching this film."
The film's music has been composed by Shamir Tandon and has vocals by Sukhwinder Singh, Suresh Wadkar, Niraj Sridhar. New talent from Zee Lil Champs has also sung for the film.
Bal Ganesh had won the best animated feature film and best animated character at the Lil Star Awards 2008.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am Penelope Cruz is the real action girl
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:47 am Ranbir's unrequited love again in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani!
Do we see a psychological pattern here? What's it with Ranbir Kapoor playing the spurned lover over and over again?
He started his career with Saawariya where he worshipped the ground that Sonam Kapoor walked on, but she had eyes only for Salman.
Then in Bachna Ae Haseeno, Deepika Padukone said a flat 'no' to Ranbir's proposal.
And now, in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Ranbir again tries to woo the girl with his one-sided attention by almost playing Katrina Kaif's faithful poodle, hanging around her unconditionally.
Raj Kumar Santoshi who returns to comedy after 15 years says he wanted Ranbir to play the unrequited lover-boy with a difference. "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is a film about an unrequited love. I didn't want Ranbir to play the loser in love like a tragic hero. Chaplin and Ranbir's grandfather Raj Kapoor excelled in playing tragic losers in love. I don't think the youngsters identify with it."
Hasn't Ranbir already done the role of an unrequited lover in Saawariya? Santoshi agrees, "Yes, but not in this zany and upbeat way. Though Ranbir's character loses out in love, he doesn't lose heart for even a second. He remains blindly devoted and besotted right till the end while Katrina just keeps taking him for granted."
Quite like Sonam in Saawariya.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:17 am Shiney Ahuja offer prayers at temple - IndiaGlitz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:15 am Beatles’ biopic recreated for stageThe rise of the Beatles will now be the subject of an upcoming theatre production. The 1994 flick Backbeat, the story of the early days of the Beatles in Hamburg, has now been adopted for the stage. Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:08 am Girl-next-door Amrita Rao sizzles on MaximThe girl-next-door has turned hot and sexy. She adorns the cover of Maxim latest issue. She looks sizzling hot in a skimpy white dress. Hey, we are talking about the cute Amrita Rao.Like her counterparts, Amrita has no qualmsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am Lara Dutta flaunts her bikini body - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:56 am Lara Dutta flaunts her bikini bodyLara Dutta is back with a bang. After having a rocking 2007, the year that followed was a forgettable one. She is in the limelight again after the good opening of Do Knot Disturb. Even before the hype on the filmSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:42 am Sanjana to celebrate her birthday on Oct 10South Indian actress Sanjana a.k.a. Archana Galrani is all set to celebrate her birthday with her family on October 10. The actress has planned to have a big birthday party in Mumbai. She has already invited friends and relatives. “I'm honestly lookingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:38 am German magazine drops 'unreal' models
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:38 am Irrfan Khan to play Nehru? - Rediff
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:32 am 'Kerala Cafe' to have world premiere at Abu Dhabi film fest'Kerala Cafe', a new experiment by Malayalam filmmakers where 10 directors have come together to make 10 different short films with a common theme, will be premiered at the Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi that begins Thursday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am Polanski loses first round in extradition battle
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' violates human dignity: MV Foundation - Galatta.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:55 am Kannada celebs reach out to flood victimsFinally, Kannada film industry has come forward to help the victims those who have suffered huge damages due to the heavy rainfall and flooding in North Karnataka. Many actors, directors, producers and even KFCC have decided to serve the people ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:53 am "West is giving me my due" - Satish KaushikRoad, Movie was recently premiered at 2009 Toronto Film Festival. Directed by Dev Benegal, the film has seen some fabulous critic reviews coming its way and is now going full steam ahead to make its presence felt in more such internationalSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:50 am Sanjay Gupta hasn't ghost directed 'Acid Factory': SuparnSuparn Verma, the director of "Acid Factory", is upset with rumours that his forthcoming action thriller has been ghost directed by producer Sanjay Gupta.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:47 am Adnan Sami, Jackson to record a tribute to MumbaiOn Friday afternoon when the deceased legend Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine arrived to collaborate with Adnan Sami, there was a sense of disbelief in the city. Jermaine arrived with his wife Halima. They both checked into the Taj but spent theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:44 am "Jail is the only point in my career" - Arya BabbarAfter Ab Ke Bara fell flat at the box-office, Arya Babbar was lost to the doom. In 2007 he made a considerable come back with the film Guru but now in 2009 with Madhur Bhandarkar’s Jail he is certain to re-positionSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:24 am Madonna's no more hitch vow leaves Jesus reelingLondon (ANI): Singer Madonna’s on-air confession that she would prefer to get hit by a train than get hitched again has reportedly left her toy boy lover Jesus Luz reeling. The couple were said to have landed in a tiff afterSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:12 am Akshay’s son to compete in Karate-do ChampionshipCome 2010 and Akshay Kumar's son Aarav will be a major competitor at the papa's Invitational Open National Karate-do Championship.The Karate-do championship is the brainchild of Aarav's coach Shihan Mehul Vora, a martial arts practitioner and teacher. He wanted theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:09 am Padma Lakshmi butters her growing itchy bellyWashington (ANI): Pregnant Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she butters her growing belly to ease the itch. The ‘Top Chef’ host spoke to champion Reebok's line of Pink Ribbon products, that helps raise funds to battle breast cancer. "One thing thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:06 am Wake Up Sid isn't preachy: Ranbir Kapoor - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:58 am All you wanted to know about 'Acid Factory'
Memory- today it's taken for granted but what if a killer would wake up one day with his memory erased? Would his crimes cease to exits? What if an innocent wakes up one day with his memory erased and perceives himself to be a criminal? Would that change his perception of reality? The answers to all these questions and more lies in this week's new release Acid Factory. A thriller to the core, with high octane action sequences and stunning shoot locales, Acid Factory is directed by Suparn Varma and produced by Sanjay Gupta. The film has an ensemble cast comprising of Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani, Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Danny Denzongpa and Dia Mirza.
For all those eagerly awaiting the film's release, Bollywood Hungama brings to you a special page dedicated to telling you everything you ever wanted to know about the film Acid Factory.
Preview
 Our memory is the source of all emotions. It is also the source of our guilt. What if a killer would wake up one day with his memory...
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- 'Acid Factory' with Mumbai Mantra
- Aftab to produce fairytale
- "Acid Factory is not inspired by Saw" - Suparn
- Aftab moves from Factory to Acid Factory
Features
- "Acid Factory would mark the comeback of Manoj, Aftab and Dino" - Suparn
- "We are converting films from lottery to something stable" - Andre
- "Acid Factory is a Cape Town classic"- Manoj Bajpai
- "Maybe after you watch Acid Factory the fifth time, it'll get predictable" - Suparn Verma
- "Dia got portfolio done especially for Acid Factory " - Suparn Verma
- "I think Acid Factory should be part of all major film festivals" - Dino Morea
- "My character in Acid Factory is very feminine and sexy but also strong" - Dia Mirza
- 'Let Suparn run the show' - Sanjay Gupta advises curious Aftab
- "Acid Factory helped me escape realistic cinema" - Irrfan Khan
- Dia Mirza's new sizzling look for Acid Factory
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- Movie Screensaver: Acid Factory
- On the Sets: Acid Factory
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- Acid Factory press meet at Bigadda
- Acid Factory Cast Graces The LFW Opening Bash
- Irrfan, Dia Mirza And Aftab At The Acid Factory Bash
- Dino Morea At Acid Factory Promotional Event
- Acid Factory Team At Pratap Sarnaik'S Dahi Handi Meet
- Curtain Raiser Of Acid Factory
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Theatrical Trailer (Acid Factory)
Jab Andhera Hota Hai (Acid Factory)
- Raftaar (Acid Factory)
- 'Acid Factory' Signature Fashion
- Khatti Meethi (Acid Factory)
- Dino Morea Speaks About 'Acid Factory'
- 'Acid Factory' Jam In Harmony
- Suparn Verma Speaks About 'Acid Factory'
- Danny Denzongpa Speaks About 'Acid Factory'
- Dia Mirza On 'Acid Factory'
- Aftab Shivdasani Speaks About 'Acid Factory'
- Fardeen - Aftab Speak About 'Acid Factory'
- Dia Mirza Speaks About 'Acid Factory'
- Suparn Verma On Production Blog Of 'Acid Factory'
- Yeh Jism (Acid Factory)
- Teaser 1 (Acid Factory)
- Unveiling Of 'Acid Factory' First Look
- Bappa Lahri Speaks About 'Acid Factory'
- 'Acid Factory' Launch Party
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- Anchal Datta At 'Acid Factory' First Look
- 'Yeh Khatti Meethi Batein' (Acid Factory)
- Fardeen, Manoj And Dino At 'Acid Factory' First LookSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:57 am Karva Chauth buzz in Bachchan household - SantaBanta.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:45 am Ashutosh knew about my packed schedule, didn't offer me his next: AshAishwarya Rai has refuted rumours that she was to play the female lead opposite her husband Abhishek Bachchan in Ashutosh Gowariker's next 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se'. The actress says that the director knew about her packed scheduled and the discussion never took place.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:30 am Top 5 Contestants, who rule the roost in Bigg Boss 3 - BreakingNewsOnline.
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:15 am Adlabs Films now re-named Reliance MediaWorksAdlabs Films, an integrated media and entertainment company in the Anil Ambani group, has changed its name to Reliance MediaWorks to reflect the expansion of its business portfolio from a purely film processing laboratory earlier.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Sanjay Gupta hasn't ghost directed Acid Factory: Suparn Verma - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:18 am Grigoryan Brothers: Strumming classical notes in age of funk rockAustralia's leading classical guitarists, the Grigoryan Brothers, swear by classical music in an age when the guitar is either associated with contemporary western sounds or earthy folk from the colourful mosaic of ethnic musical genres across the globe.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:30 pm Pyramid Saimira makes a comeback! - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Oct 2009 | 10:44 pm Lata's song is highlight of 'Jail' musicFilm: 'Jail'; Music Directors: Shamir Tandon, Sharib Sabri and Toshi Sabri; Lyricists: Ajay Garg, A.M. Turaz, Sandeep Nath and Kumaar; Singers: Sonu Kakkar, Lata Mangeshkar, Sharib Sabri, Toshi Sabri and Neil Nitin Mukesh; Rating: ***Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 8:30 pm Sanjay Gupta hasn't ghost directed 'Acid Factory': Suparn VermaSuparn Verma, the director of 'Acid Factory', is upset with rumours that his forthcoming action thriller has been ghost directed by producer Sanjay Gupta.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm Animated film 'Bal Ganesh' sequel to release on Oct 23The sequel to animated movie "Bal Ganesh", about the heroic tales of Lord Ganesh as a child, will hit screens on Oct 23.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 5:07 pm Alexandra Burke calls herself The Beast
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 3:03 pm Mischa Barton fears end of acting career
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 2:44 pm International RTI Film Festival starts on Oct 7Aimed at highlighting the role of the Right to Information (RTI) in bringing a change in the common man's life, the International RTI Film Festival (IRFF) will begin in the capital on Wednesday.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 2:40 pm Dita Von Teese's strange seduction
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 2:35 pm Aniston seeks comfort in self-help books
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 12:37 pm Big Pictures heads to Pusan, London fest with four filmsFour movies produced by Big Pictures - "Well Done Abba", "Abohamaan", "Kutty Srank" and "Janala" - will be screened at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) and 53rd London Film Festival.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:53 am Naomi Watts voted as world's most profitable actressThe International star has topped Forbes.com’s latest Best Actresses for the Buck list after proving movie bosses can make the most money from her.Source: | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:35 am Guinness record holder Kishan to direct commercial movieMaster Kishan, who entered the Guinness book of records for being the youngest filmmaker, is now all set to make a full-fledged commercial Kannada film.Source: | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am Vince Vaughn detests mobile phonesVince Vaughn has so much hate for mobile phones that the actor refuses to buy one and insists on borrowing it from a friend if wants to make a call.Source: | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:29 am Big Pictures heads to Pusan, London fest with four filmsFour movies produced by Big Pictures - Well Done Abba, Abohamaan, Kutty Srank and Janala - will be screened at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) and 53rd London Film Festival.Source: | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:26 am Goa relives WoodstockThe Woodstock festival has gained an iconic status over the years and musicians from Mumbai who have a connection with this music festival will be attending the premiere of Taking Woodstock in Goa.Source: | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:22 am Animated film 'Bal Ganesh' sequel to release Oct 23The sequel to animated movie 'Bal Ganesh', about the heroic tales of Lord Ganesh as a child, will hit screens Oct 23.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 10:31 am Live Chat: Dino Morea on October 7 at 1600 hrs IST
Born in Bangalore to an Italian father and an Anglo Indian mother, he is the dashing Dino Morea. Dino graduated from St. Josephs College in Bangalore and even went to Bangalore Military School. He was first noticed when he was modeling for a fashion company, and soon received his first film offer. He made his debut with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi opposite Rinke Khanna. The film garnered rave reviews for Dino's performance. Dino got himself established in Bollywood with his next big hit Raaz. From then on there has been no looking back for this model turned actor.
Now ready with his latest film Acid Factory, Dino Morea will be live on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat talking about his films, his experience and everything you wanted to know about him on Wednesday, October 7, at 1600 Hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Oct 2009 | 10:10 am Osians is back with a bang!The 11th annual Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, starting on October 24, will focus on Indian films and filmmakers for the first time since its inception a decade ago.Source: | 6 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am Ranbir Kapoor plays spurned lover againAfter "Saawariya", Ranbir Kapoor once again plays spurned lover in "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", but director Raj Kumar Santoshi says the young actor's character is zany and upbeat and never loses heart.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 9:18 am International RTI Film Festival starts Oct 7Aimed at highlighting the role of the Right to Information (RTI) in bringing a change in the common man's life, the International RTI Film Festival (IRFF) will begin in the capital Wednesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 9:01 am Rohit Bal to do WIFW grand finale in flamboyant styleHe is known as the master of fabric and fantasy. Given this, flamboyant designer Rohit Bal is all set to present his opulent collection at the grand finale of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here Oct 28.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 8:31 am 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' gets okay from High Court, for nowNDTV Imagine's reality show "Pati Patni Aur Woh" will continue to air after the Delhi High Court today stayed the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)'s earlier order halting its telecast.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Oct 2009 | 7:37 am 'Pati Patni aur Woh' to stay, rules courtNDTV Imagine's reality show 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' will continue to air, the Delhi High Court ruled Tuesday seeking an explanation from the national child rights panel as to why the show should be banned.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 6 Oct 2009 | 6:32 am Urvashi confirms being west bound with The Bounty Hunter
Things are looking up for Urvashi Sharma. After Naqaab [2007] where she had an author backed role and more recently Baabarr [2009] where she managed to make an impression in spite of limited screen time, the young woman is getting aggressive about her film career. While she is picking and choosing her Bollywood films quite carefully, she has gone ahead and signed a British film titled The Bounty Hunter.
"Yes, I can now confirm that I have signed the film. We were in talks earlier and hence I wasn't at liberty to talk. However, now since everything is packed and sealed, I can happily announce my involvement with the project", says Urvashi, who is now out of the 8 film contract with a leading music company and is free to choose films at her own will.
The film would be directed by Sunandan Walia who has earlier directed a documentary film titled Days and Nights in an Indian Jail [2003]. The same production company (Endboard Productions), which had produced this documentary, would be making The Bounty Hunter.
The Bounty Hunter comprises of British and British Asian cast including Kulvinder Ghir from Bend It Like Beckham. On the strength of its acclaimed script, The Bounty Hunter would be funded by U.K. Film council.
Meanwhile Urvashi is happy to see momentum gathering w.r.t her film career. "I am looking for good work but it has to come with good money as well", she laughs, "I am not willing to compromise on either of the two. Of course I am not just sitting and waiting for things to happen to me. I have approached filmmakers myself."
"Unfortunately, the ones on my wish list are either on the post production of one of their films or have already signed someone else. I am happy with their responses though since they seem positive and promising. I am sure they would have me in mind for their next projects", she says hopefully.
When it comes to her being in the wish list of the filmmakers who want to work with her, she is taking her steps quite carefully.
"Yes, there have been offers but let me talk about them once there is something concrete on paper", she says in a guarded tone, " Meanwhile, I am looking at wrapping up work on Aditya Datt's Chai Garam [Govinda, Celina Jaitly] and Mukti [Sanjay Dutt, Shabana Azmi, Vinod Khanna, Suneil Shetty]."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Oct 2009 | 4:49 am "Jermaine Jackson and I are doing two songs together" - Adnan Sami
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On Friday afternoon when the deceased legend Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine arrived to collaborate with Adnan Sami, there was a sense of disbelief in the city. Jermaine arrived with his wife Halima. They both checked into the Taj but spent the entire evening at Adnan's place discussing music, food, social concerns and Michael Jackson (MJ).
"It's been an exhausting but amazing time since Jermaine arrived," chuckles Adnan after an exhilarating session with Jermaine at the newly-revamped T-Series recording studio. "That's why I didn't make any announcements about Jermaine's arrival. I didn't want to sound premature in my excitement since Jermaine had visa issues and his arrival in Mumbai was uncertain till the last minute."
Adnan and Jermaine have got together to record a tribute to Mumbai City. "It will be part of an album we've been working on for two years long before Michael Jackson's sudden death. Jermaine loves India and Mumbai. I could've easily joined him in Los Angeles to record the song. But Jermaine insisted on coming down."
Adnan intends to make the third of the Jackson siblings familiar with the sights and sounds of Mumbai and India. "After the recording is over, we're going to Chowpatty and all the other hot spots of Mumbai. Jermaine loves Indian food. But he doesn't want to have the 5-star stuff. He wants to taste the pao-bhaji, paani-puri, bhelpuri, batata-vada and all the street-slurps."
A visit to the Taj Mahal is also on the anvil. "We'll visit the Taj and Fatehpur Sikri where as you know, Tansen once sang. I'd have loved him to stay in my house. But I thought a hotel would be more comfortable for Jermaine and Halima. I'm bowled over by his humility and his hunger to learn and know about Indian culture. His down-to-earth nature reminds me of Mr. Bachchan."
Adnan plans a very exclusive sit-in dinner party in Jermaine's honour at his home on October 7.
Jermaine also heard Azaan's music and loved it. The Jermaine-Adnan album will be marketed in India by T-Series and internationally on Jermaine's label. "T-Series re-revamped their entire studio and equipment for Jermaine's recording," says Adnan. "We're doing two songs together, one of them a tribute to Mumbai and its unstoppable energy"Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Oct 2009 | 4:26 am
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