Don't laugh at my mom, Rakhi tells 'Bigg Boss' inmates

Reality show veteran Rakhi Sawant is not at all pleased with the way her mother Jaya is being treated on the third instalment of "Bigg Boss".
Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 10:06 am

Film to expose murky world of piracy

Here's a crime thriller that could be Bollywood's first feature film exposing the murky world of piracy - a problem that costs the world's largest movie industry millions every year.
Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 9:28 am

Kaushik excited as Road, Movie heads to Tokyo

Director-actor Satish Kaushik is happily giving Diwali celebrations at home a miss to be at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) for the Asian premiere of much-acclaimed film <I>Road, Movie</i>, in which he plays a wanderer. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 8:41 am

Pitt secretly meets ex-wife Jennifer Aniston

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is said to have had a secret meeting with his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston to discuss his relationship with partner Angelina Jolie.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 8:37 am

Hrithik Roshan to be Provogue's next Brand Ambassador

This is definitely the endorsement scoop. Ever since the word was out about the apparel major Provogue's search for a new brand ambassador (after Fardeen Khan and Saif Ali Khan), the whole of Bollywood and the endorsement arena went berserk. Many names started bouncing off left, right and centre, ranging from 'Bollywood Superstars' Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh to Akshaye Khanna and Akshay Kumar! But, if the sources close to Bollywood Hungama are to be believed its none other than Bollywood's very own green eyed boy Hrithik Roshan! There were even talks of him not signing the dotted lines (since he's endorsing another brand 'John Players'); our sources claim that his contract with John Players is over and that's the real reason for Provogue to take him on board. So, we might soon see Hrithik in the stylish Provogue ads all over.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 8:19 am

Karthik Calling Karthik to release on February 12, 2010

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar are back again with their next film Karthik Calling Karthik. The film is slated to release on 12th February 2010. Karthik Calling Karthik is about a man who gets phone calls from himself, one never knows what to expect when the clock strikes five ... and the phone rings. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, under the banner of Excel Entertainment and co-produced by Amit Chandrra and Vijay Lalwani, under the banner of Magic Beans. The film is being directed and written by Vijay Lalwani. Karthik Calling Karthik stars Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone, Ram Kapoor and Shefali Shah. Other credits include music by Shankar, Eshaan & Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar and cinematography by Sano Varghese.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 8:11 am

Hrithik Roshan to star in Vishal Bhardwaj's next; shoot begins in June 2010

Hrithik Roshan, who is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish, has apparently signed Vishal Bhardwaj's next. The handsome hunk, who has become extremely choosy about the films which he does, has finally allotted dates to Vishal for his next film in June 2010. After having worked with the likes of Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi and Shahid Kapoor recently, it would be interesting to see what kind of magic Vishal Bhardwaj is able to create this time around with Hrithik Roshan as his main lead. We simply can't wait for this one!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 7:55 am

YRF to enter television production

Films have always been dominated by the mega production house Yash Raj Films over the past few decades. Now however, the small screen has emerged as a sure shot crowd puller with a multitude of soaps releasing. YRF has now decided to enter into TV fictional and non-fictional content production with an agreement with Sony TV. "Yash Raj Films is working on several TV show formats all of which are currently in various stages of production. We will be making a detailed announcement of the shows and related information at the appropriate time. In the meanwhile, we are happy to endorse our exclusive content deal with SONY Entertainment Television (Multi Screen Media Private Limited) and we look forward to a mutually beneficial association," says Rafiq Gangjee, Vice President-Marketing and Communications.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 7:52 am

Rajpal Yadav, Divya Dutta acquire cricket teams in T-10 Gully Cricket -Season 2

Rajpal Yadav's antics on the big screen never fail to bring the house down. Now the diminutive actor is all set to don a new role, that of a cricket team owner. Yes...you heard it right. Reasonable Communications Pvt. Ltd. (Organisers & Promoters of T-10 Gully Cricket Season 2) have announced that Rajpal Yadav would be the proud team owner of 'Kanpur Gullies' - The Kanpur Cricket Team of T 10 Gully Cricket Season 2. Rajpal Yadav will own and patronize this team and will be responsible for marketing and promoting it nationally. He will be involved from grass root level in all aspects of the team - from selection, grooming of the players, cheering the team and getting various corporate sponsorships for his team in this season. Divya Dutta was also signed as the team owner of 'Ludhiana Gullies' recently, She also is currently hands on responsible for leading her team. The organizers are aiming to disburse individual ownership for each team for all the 16 teams in Season 2. It will follow the city franchisee model and discussion is on at various levels with local celebrities and corporates who have national appeal. For the uninitiated, T-10 Gully Cricket 'Season 2 -Ab Har Koi Khelega' is a unique 16 city talent hunt cum social initiative which provides platform for the youngsters to connect directly and get involved with cricket at a level that has never been attempted before in India. The main objective is to explore and create a platform for the amateurs thereby providing opportunities to deserving and undiscovered cricketing talents to play live in front of large audiences and on national television channels. One will have to wait and watch if T-10 Gully Cricket manages to create the same frenzy which IPL (Indian Premier League) did in its first two editions.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 7:18 am

Asin refuses to work with SRK?

The Ghajini girl, who expressed her desire to work with SRK on previous occasions, funnily turned down an offer to star opposite the mighty Khan in Farah's movie Happy New Year.
Source: | 8 Oct 2009 | 7:07 am

Pattinson to star in documentary about self

Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson may be all of 23, but he is set to be the subject of a documentary on his life.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 6:47 am

Jackman's good looks idolised by men

After sweeping women off their feet with his chiselled looks, Hollywood heartthrob Hugh Jackman has now become a favourite among men as well. <br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 6:37 am

Anna Nicole Smith investigated in murder plot

The FBI investigated whether Anna Nicole Smith plotted to kill her tycoon husband's son as they battled for his father's fortune, newly released files show, but the former Playboy Playmate who died in 2007 was never prosecuted. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 6:02 am

Lohan addicted to prescription drugs

Adding to her woes, troubled star Lindsay Lohan is suffering from an addiction to prescription drugs, according to her father.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 5:48 am

Satish Kaushik gives Diwali a miss for movie

The director-actor is happily giving Diwali celebrations at home a miss to be at the Tokyo International Film Festival for the Asian premiere of much-acclaimed film Road, Movie, in which he plays a wanderer.
Source: | 8 Oct 2009 | 5:23 am

RuneScape - the massive online adventure game now in India

Zapak Digital Entertainment in association with Jagex Games Studio has launched the free MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game RuneScape for which the former will be the exclusive marketing and distribution partner in India. The game was launched by Rob Smith, Chief Operating Officer Jagex Games Studio and Bollywood's top actor Aftab Shivdasani. Zapak Runescape also announced their tie up with MTV Roadies 7 as an official game for the hugely popular reality show. The game play for Runescape for the first seven levels incorporates the seven sins of the MTV Roadies journey this year. RuneScape, developed by Jagex Games Studio, is a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). It is a graphical browser game, operated by Jagex Ltd., implemented on the Java application and incorporating 3D rendering. The game has approximately 104 million active accounts, and is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's most popular free MMORPG. Zapak has launched both the standard and premium versions of the game in India; the standard version offers hundreds of hours of game play to enjoy and for more adventure the premium game offers exclusive member only quest, skills, houses and advances social interaction which are chargeable. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rohit Sharma, COO, Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited. said, "Runescape is amongst the top online games in the world. With over 6 million users a month it is the worlds second largest MMOG (Massively Multiplayer online game). We are very excited to exclusively launch this game in India." The game has been played by over 150 million gamers worldwide since it was first launched in 2001, an official release said. The company is offering the monthly subscription to the Indian gamers at Rs. 150.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 4:45 am

"How dare they use my mother as a pawn!" - Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant is appalled and angry by the way her mother is being treated on Bigg Boss. She wants revenge. "How dare the Channel use my mother as a pawn? Last year it was Rakhi Sawant. So this year it's her mother? I could take on the whole house. Let them send me into the house once. I'll show all these English-speaking snobs what a daughter can do when her mother is insulted. No one can fool around with me. But my mother is a simple housewife. That poor woman is being completely isolated by the other contestants." And Rakhi, though not on talking terms with her mom, won't take any slight to her lying down. "How can they isolate her because she can't speak English? We come from the chawls. My grandfather never sent my mother to school. She is a poor uneducated housewife. I wonder how she put those two signatures on the Bigg Boss deal because she can barely sign her name." Rakhi is especially upset with Tanaaz Currim. "Tenaaz is behaving extra-smart. When the housemates did the Mummy-Daddy act, Tanaaz completely ignored my mother. And do you know, when I meet Tanaaz's mother I'm very polite and respectful?" Rakhi blames the channel for using her mother as bait. "They thought Rakhi is coming on Pati Patni Aur Woh, so let's put her mother on another show. I had no idea my mother was invited to Bigg Boss. Whatever our personal differences, I don't want my mother to be put in a compromising position," says Rakhi and accuses the other housemates for discriminating against her mother. "There's definitely bhed-bhav against my mother. Nine contestants voted against her on the second day. I'm frantically calling up all my friends and fans to vote for my mother," says Rakhi who has just bought herself an office in Lokhandwala. "It's in the Kamdhenu complex. I'm very proud of it. From there I'll start my production house. Whatever money I'll make on the reality shows, I'll use to produce my serial on the Bible. As it is, I've realized movies don't pay. I got only a token amount from Yash Raj Films for Dil Bole Hadippa. And on top of that, my role and my dances were cut drastically. So why should I not do television where I'm the queen?"
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Oct 2009 | 4:25 am

Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi team up again for an action film

It's goodbye to Sanjay Dutt for now, hello Sunny Deol in Rajkumar Santoshi's life. Santoshi has put the expensive historical on the Partition, Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhia Woh Jamia Hi Nahin with Sanjay Dutt in the lead, on indefinite hold. Instead Santoshi is going right ahead with his film with Sunny Deol. Deol and Santoshi have been locked in earnest discussion over the past few weeks. They want to make sure the film will be the perfect comeback vehicle for the exiled star. Says Santoshi, "I'd love to work with Sanjay Dutt. But the historical requires a whole lot more research and a huge budget which we can't afford at this time. I'm currently making a film with Sunny Deol written by me and Sridhar Raghavan to be produced by me. In fact, Sunny just left my office," Santoshi said on Tuesday afternoon. The estranged hit jodi of Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi is coming together again after 13 years. They last worked together in Ghatak. Confirming this development at a time when Sunny's career has hit the lowest ebb, Santoshi says, "Yes, Sunny and I are working together after so many years. He still packs in the same punch." Ask Santoshi about the rough patch that Sunny's career is going through, and the director jumps to his old favourite's defence. "It's unfortunate that some of Sunny's recent films haven't worked. That doesn't mean Sunny didn't work. He's still our best action hero. And we'll prove it. We gave a new definition to action cinema in Ghayal. Again we hope to do the kind of action that audiences haven't seen before. Sunny doesn't need to flash six packs to be an action hero. One look from him is enough to defeat an army of enemies."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 8 Oct 2009 | 4:18 am

Don't laugh at my mom, Rakhi tells 'Bigg Boss' inmates

Reality show veteran Rakhi Sawant is not at all pleased with the way her mother Jaya is being treated on the third instalment of 'Bigg Boss'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Upendra's Shrimathi returns from Maldives

Kannada celebrity couple Upendra and Priyanka starrer movie Shrimathi has recently completed the shooting of a song and a few sequences in the beautiful locations of Maldives. The film crew stayed in Maldives for eight days and captured breathtaking scenes. Twenty
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

Asin refuses to act with Shahrukh Khan

South Indian actress Asin Thottumkal is perhaps the luckiest actress around. She had a dream start in Bollywood through Aamir Khan's Ghajini. Then she got the chance to act with Salman Khan in London Dreams. As if that's not enough, she
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:38 am

Om Namaha producer Raju abducted, stabbed

Raju, one among the producers of Kannada film Om Namaha, was recently abducted and stabbed by his co-producer on Tuesday night. Now, Raju has filed complaint against them at Yelahanka New Town police. The sources claim that the differences between Raju and
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:34 am

Pirates of Bollywood: Film to expose murky world of piracy

Here's a crime thriller that could be Bollywood's first feature film exposing the murky world of piracy - a problem that costs the world's largest movie industry millions every year. Titled 'Pirates', it is being made by Percept Picture Company close on the heels of Divya Khosla's short film on the subject.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

Lohithadas' sons turn director and actor

Lohithadas, the eminent filmmaker has left the stage, but his spirit is to live on for generations. His younger son Vijayshankar is to take the mantle of a director with a new Tamil movie. Lohithadas’ wife Sindhu and son Vijayshankar announced
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Mohanlal to be the Kanjirapally Achaayan

Mohanlal will essay the role of a traditional Syrian Christian farmer hailing from Kanjirapally, by name Matthew in the upcoming Roshan Andrews film to be produced by Antony Perumbavoor. With the script by James Albert of Classmates fame, the movie will
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:12 am

Katrina Kaif had fun with Ranbir

There can't be smoke without fire. We reported that Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif had very good chemistry on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. After keeping silent for a while, Katrina has admitted that she had fun shooting
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:06 am

What really goes on in Bigg Boss house? - Rediff

SINDH TODAY

What really goes on in Bigg Boss house? Rediff Did you know that it takes roughly three months to set up Bigg Boss house? Well, that's how long it took to prepare the place where celebrity contestants will spend roughly three months locked out from the outside world. The host of this season's show ... I hope Bigg Boss will boost my popularity in India: Claudia CieslaSify Just a Minute With: Amitabh Bachchan on going back to TVReuters Shamita cries on Bigg Boss!Times of India Apun Ka Choice -Bollywood Mantra -Indian Express all 189 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 8 Oct 2009 | 3:03 am

Acting is my passion: Himesh

Himesh Reshammiya, who has sung and composed numerous hit songs, says acting is his only passion at the moment.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 2:46 am

Satish Kaushik excited as 'Road, Movie' heads to Tokyo

Director-actor Satish Kaushik is happily giving Diwali celebrations at home a miss to be at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) for the Asian premiere of much-acclaimed film "Road, Movie", in which he plays a wanderer.
Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 2:36 am

Hrithik Roshan in Vishal Bhardwaj's film

Even as the film lovers are anxiously waiting for the release of the much-hyped film Kites, Hrithik Roshan has gone ahead and signed a new film. Yes, it is said that he has agreed to act in Vishal Bhardwaj's next film.Sources
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 2:20 am

Just a Minute With: Amitabh Bachchan on going back to TV

MUMBAI, Oct 8 (Reuters Life!) - Almost three years after he left the Indian version of hit quiz show "Who Want's to Be a Millionaire", Amitabh Bachchan is ready for another stint on television -- this time as the host of the Indian version of "Big Brother", titled "Bigg Boss".
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 8 Oct 2009 | 2:19 am

Emraan Hashmi kisses Soha Ali Khan

You will find one thing in abundance in Emraan Hashmi's films - Kiss. So, it comes as no surprise when we learnt the news that the serial kisser kissed Soha Ali Khan two times in Tum Mile.Director Hunak Deshmukh had made
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 2:13 am

Maushmi Udeshi groped by a stranger again

Model-turned-Bollywood actress Maushmi Udeshi, who was groped by person named Khan Mehfooz while she was on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, once again attacked by a stranger. The actress was hugged and kissed by a man during the shooting of
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 2:07 am

I will prove myself as an actor now: Himesh Reshammiya

He has shed his famous cap, got rid of the nasal twang in his voice and now wants to prove to the world with his film "Radio" that he's a good actor.
Source: Entertainment News | 8 Oct 2009 | 1:32 am

Wake Up Sid rocks the box-office - Oneindia

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Wake Up Sid rocks the box-office Oneindia By Raymond Ronamai The verdict is finally out. Ranbir Kapoor must be pulling a wide smile to himself with his latest film Wake Up Sid going great at the box-office. It is said that the film grossed over Rs.21.5 crore worldwide in the first opening ... Ranbir Kapoor's tee-hee shirts to go under hammerApun Ka Choice Wake Up Sid going strong at the box officeNews Line 365 Ranbir: Sleepless in BhopalTimes of India Rediff -GlamSham -Express Buzz all 63 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 8 Oct 2009 | 1:21 am

Anna Nicole interrogated in stepson's murder plot

London (ANI): Anna Nicole Smith faced interrogation over an alleged plot to murder her stepson. The late Playboy Playmate tied the knot with late multi-millionaire oil tycoon Howard Marshall II in 1994 at the age of 26.The model alleged she had
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 8 Oct 2009 | 1:12 am

Ranbir Kapoor as unrequited lover-boy - Oneindia

Hindustan Times

Ranbir Kapoor as unrequited lover-boy Oneindia 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. ... Katrina feels comfortable with RanbirGlamSham Katrina Kaif reveals her success mantra!Hindustan Times Ranbir turns into stone for Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab KahaniSify SamayLive -IBNLive.com -Oneindia all 85 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 8 Oct 2009 | 12:22 am

I will prove myself as an actor now: Himesh Reshammiya - Sify

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I will prove myself as an actor now: Himesh Reshammiya Sify He has shed his famous cap, got rid of the nasal twang in his voice and now wants to prove to the world with his film Radio that he's a good actor. Himesh Reshammiya, who has sung and composed numerous hit songs, says acting is his only passion at the ... Himesh Reshammiya spells on 'Radio'IndiaGlitz Himesh: Mr Latelateef!Times of India Why no one flirts with Himesh?StarBoxOffice.com GlamSham -RadioandMusic.com -Sify all 24 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 11:13 pm

Get out of this Jail - Rediff

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Get out of this Jail Rediff Jail comes across as an album that lacks imagination, originality and effort. Moreover, there is hardly anything to listen to. A shame, considering Bhandarkar has often managed to get some great songs for his films. First up, Jail officially marks the ... Lata's song the highlight of Jail's musicSify Madhur Bhandarkar won't let Neil masturbate in JailBuzz18 India Jail Music Reviewindia-server.com World News -Bollywood News (blog) -Buzz18 India all 18 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 11:05 pm

Aamir Khan reuniting with Salman Khan? - Oneindia

Hindustan Times

Aamir Khan reuniting with Salman Khan? Oneindia By Raymond Ronamai Actors Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are likely to act together if the latest news is to be believed. It is said that they would rub shoulders is a new film to be produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Sohail Khan production house. ... Asin snubs Farah KhanTimes of India Imran, Aamir in ramp clashHindustan Times How the Ghajini girl was cast opposite Salman & AjayPak Watan Buzz18 India -Spicezee -IndiaGlitz all 35 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:40 pm

Drugs, parties and other reminisces of Woodstock festival

While drugs, hippies, parties and all-pervasive bohemia may be a Goa politician's nightmare, for rock singer and musician Uday Benegal they are probably the perfect setting for a Woodstock music festival.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:30 pm

Dia's acidic response - Hindustan Times

Indian Express

Dia's acidic response Hindustan Times The usually reserved Dia Mirza seems to have had enough of being dragged into controversies. While in the Capital recently, the actress made sure she addressed various rumours about her that have been doing the rounds. Addressing accusations of being ... Sanjay Gupta hasn't ghost directed Acid Factory: Suparn VermaSify "I set Acid Factory in an acid factory" - Suparn VermaOneindia Team Acid Factory goes tech for promotionIBNLive.com Rediff -Times of India all 96 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:36 pm

Satish Kaushik excited as 'Road, Movie' heads to Tokyo

Director-actor Satish Kaushik is happily giving Diwali celebrations at home a miss to be at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) for the Asian premiere of much-acclaimed film 'Road, Movie', in which he plays a wanderer.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm

I will prove myself as an actor now: Himesh Reshammiya

He has shed his famous cap, got rid of the nasal twang in his voice and now wants to prove to the world with his film 'Radio' that he's a good actor. Himesh Reshammiya, who has sung and composed numerous hit songs, says acting is his only passion at the moment.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 7:30 pm

A botox for someone you love on Karva Chauth - Times of India

World News

A botox for someone you love on Karva Chauth Times of India CHANDIGARH: Karva Chauth came as a big boon for Chandigarh's cosmetologists, as married women made a beeline for non-surgical makeover techniques at the city's beauty centres to enhance their looks on the special occasion. The city's beauty centres saw ... Fasting wives while away at malls and multiplexesIndian Express It's a pink Karva chauthHindustan Times Karva Chauth buzz in Bachchan householdSantaBanta.com World News -Times of India -Times of India all 64 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:21 pm

Boman does a Hugh Hefner

Boman Irani is to play the Indian version of Playboy magazine chief Hugh Hefner in upcoming comedy <I>Fruit And Nut</I>. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:03 pm

MJ's estate sued for USD 5 million

'King of Pop' Michael Jackson's estate has been hit by a USD 5 million lawsuit over a cancelled memorabilia auction. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:13 pm

Boman Irani does a Hugh Hefner in 'Fruit And Nut'

He has tickled audiences' funnybone many a time with his comic acts.
Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:25 pm

International RTI Film Festival begins

With a documentary highlighting the success stories of Bulgarian journalists in unmasking corruption using the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the International RTI Film Festival (IRFF) started in the capital today.
Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:17 pm

Shiney case: hearing adjourned till Oct 16 - Indian Express

Indian Express

Shiney case: hearing adjourned till Oct 16 Indian Express A day after the Bombay High Court stayed the framing of charges against Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, Sewree fast-track court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till October 16. Ahuja, who was accused of raping his domestic help, had spent over three ... Hearing on Shiney Ahuja trial adjourned till Oct 16Press Trust of India Shiney needs to heal physically, emotionally: Anupam AhujaSify Shiney offers prayer at SiddhivinayakBollywood Mantra Times of India -IndiaGlitz -Oneindia all 63 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:39 pm

Big B approached Sanjay Dutt for Aladin

Director Sujoy Ghosh says that it was Amitabh Bachchan who approached Sanjay Dutt to play Ringmaster in <I>Aladin</I>. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:32 pm

Mr. Bachchan approached Sanjay Dutt for 'Aladin': director

Director Sujoy Ghosh says that it was Amitabh Bachchan who approached Sanjay Dutt to play Ringmaster in "Aladin".
Source: Entertainment News | 7 Oct 2009 | 11:09 am

Adlabs Films now re-named Reliance MediaWorks

Adlabs 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: | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:23 am

Kailash goes global

Kailash Kher will be performing at the PanIIT Global Conference in Chicago on October 10. Kher is also scheduled to perform before 80,000 people at the Texas Stadium in the US.

Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:23 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 on Thursday.
Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:21 am

International RTI Film Festival starts today

Aimed 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: | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:20 am

Big B convinced Sanju to do Aladin

Amitabh Bachchan surprised director Sujoy Ghosh by offering Sanjay Dutt the role of 'Ringmaster' in Aladin. The 50-year-old immediately agreed to do the film, but on a condition...
Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 10:05 am

I hope 'Bigg Boss' will boost my popularity in India: Claudia

German 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

Ash not working with hubby Abhi

Aishwarya 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: | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:56 am

Bal Ganesh reloaded!

After the success of the previous installment, Bal Ganesh 2 will see baby Lord Ganesh battle with wicked and powerful demons like Gajamukhasur, and compete with the Maharshi Vyasa.
Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:45 am

Roman Polanski continues to be behind bars

Acclaimed director Roman Polanski has been denied bail by a court in Switzerland and will have to remain in a Swiss prison pending possible extradition to the US for having sex with a 13 year-old-girl.
Source: | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:35 am

International RTI Film Festival begins

With a documentary highlighting the success stories of Bulgarian journalists in unmasking corruption using the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the International RTI Film Festival (IRFF) started in the capital Wednesday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am

Boman Irani does a Hugh Hefner in 'Fruit And Nut'

He has tickled audiences' funnybone many a time with his comic acts. Now actor Boman Irani is to play the Indian version of Playboy magazine chief Hugh Hefner in upcoming comedy 'Fruit And Nut'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 9:30 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: Ash

Aishwarya 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 MediaWorks

Adlabs 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

Mr. Bachchan approached Sanjay Dutt for 'Aladin': director

Director Sujoy Ghosh says that it was Amitabh Bachchan who approached Sanjay Dutt to play Ringmaster in 'Aladin'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 6:03 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: 
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

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

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

I hope 'Bigg Boss' will boost my popularity in India: Claudia Ciesla

German 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: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:01 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