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Walking the ramp with Saif was special: Kareena
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 9:19 am Roshan Abbas' film for Red Chillies tentatively titled Always Kabhi Kabhi
A few months ago, we had told you about well known theatre personality and radio guru Roshan Abbas making his directorial debut with a film for SRK's production house Red Chillies Entertainment. While Roshan is all set to take his film (tentatively titled Always Kabhi Kabhi) on floors he is quick to dismiss the rumours that the film will also star Shah Rukh Khan.
Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Roshan said, "No...SRK is just producing the film. My film stars four fresh new faces, one among them is Zoa (daughter of Karim Morani) who is making her debut with this film. We are still finalizing some of the cast members and as of now have some known names too like Archana Puran Singh, Satish Shah etc. playing vital roles."
Roshan is also quick to dismiss rumours that his film is based on the popular social networking site Facebook. "See...as I have said earlier, the film is an adaptation of a play I had written and directed way back in 1999 called 'Graffiti' about life at high school. That play was set in '99 and this film is set in 2009 so it's but obvious that I would be having some elements which the youth of today connect with one of them being social networking sites such as Facebook. However, beyond that there is no real connection. The film is set in a high school and will try to capture the various emotions such as love, jealousy, pride that one goes through during school days. I believe some of the best days of our life are the ones that we spend in high school and it is this period of one's life that the film will portray."
Shooting of the film Always Kabhi Kabhi is scheduled to commence in mid-November at various locations across India. Pritam has been roped in to compose music for the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Oct 2009 | 8:13 am Live Chat: Asin on October 16 at 1600 hrs IST
The southern belle who took everybody by surprise when she played the bindaas babe in the blockbuster Ghajini opposite the Perfectionist Khan, Aamir, is all set to raise the temperature further with her upcoming film with yet another Khan, only this time it's Salman. Asin, who played the girl next door in her last film and left everyone gasping for more, is now making a 180 degree turn by playing a rock star in her next film London Dreams. Wow! That is definitely something to look forward too. Asin is sure to create some ripples with this one.
Join Asin on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat as she talks about her upcoming film and her Bollywood dream on Friday, October 16, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Oct 2009 | 7:39 am Anderson blasted over child entourage member
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 7:21 am Salman pays tribute to Dharmendra in London Dreams
Salman Khan is known to have a great amount of respect for veteran actor Dharmendra. Recently Sallu even invited Dharam paaji and Sunny Deol on his popular game show '10 Ka Dum'. Now as a special tribute to Dharmendra, Salman has incorporated some of the veteran actor's dance moves in the song 'Man Ko Ati Bhave' from his forthcoming film London Dreams.
In the song, promos of which are already on air, Salman is seen wooing Asin on the streets of Paris in front of historic locations such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Khan, in his adorably mad style, and has even adopted some of Dharam paaji's trademark moves while dancing for this song.
Confirming that Salman's moves were consciously modeled on the lines of Dharmendra's famous dance steps, choreographer Rajeev Surti said, "When we were discussing the choreography, Salman bhai suggested that we incorporate Dharamji's famous moves. He is a big Dharmendra fan and felt that the steps would go really well with the fun feel of the song. He managed to ape Dharamji's moves perfectly and has even added his own unique flavour to them."
Incidentally, when the number was being shot, French President Nicolas Sarkozy had just won the six month presidency of the EU, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, the entire Eiffel Tower was lit up in blue and gold which was an extremely rare sight. "We were lucky to grab that rare sight," added director Vipul Shah
With so much happening while filming this song, viewers certainly have more than one reason to check out the full song when London
Dreams releases on October 30.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Oct 2009 | 7:16 am Malayalam film industry to cut costs
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 7:08 am Clooney offers to adopt some of Pitt's kids
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:59 am Shah Rukh to be honoured by South Korea
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:31 am SRK is a black belt now!After getting Datuk from Malaysian goverment, SRK receives yet another honour. A close friend of the superstar reveals that King Khan will be conferred with a Black Belt Honorary in Taekwondo.Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:24 am Anurag not afraid of Raj Thackeray!Anurag Kashyap is in no mood to change his film's title from Bombay Velvet to Mumbai Velvet, despite Raj Thackeray's diktat. Unlike Karan Johar, the brave heart director is refusing to succumb to any pressure regarding the title and says that he will...Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:16 am Priyanka gets a funky makeover
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:13 am Priyanka gets a funky makeoverShe got rid of her long tresses for shorter, shoulder-length hair and now has added blue streaks for a truly funky look.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 5:55 am Box Office is all set for Blue
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 5:40 am Kylie's Chiggy Wiggy takes India by stormKylie’s meaningless cacophony Chiggy Wiggy in collaboration with Oscar winner A.R. Rahman has become a chartbuster and household word in India, a signature line for Blue, set-up new trend for Bollywood music, and taken up plenty of column inches.Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 5:35 am Brazilian film officials luring Woody Allen!Brazilian movie bosses are trying to entice Woody Allen with the charms of Rio de Janeiro so that the director films his next flick in the city.Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 5:24 am SRK to be honoured by South Korean govtThe South Korean embassy will today confer two special honours on Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan here.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 5:16 am UTV signs nine-film deal with Anurag KashyapUTV, one of the Bollywood's major production house, has signed a nine film deal with Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap. He has to make them in the next three years.Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 5:04 am War of words between Chiranjeevi and Mohan BabuAlready divided by political affiliations, the Telugu film industry is now witnessing a bitter exchange of words even on the issue of relief to the flood-hit people in Andhra Pradesh.Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:58 am Rohit Shetty wrote 15 climaxes for All the Best!You can laugh your way through his comedies, but director Rohit Shetty says it took a 19-day, mindboggling session for him and his team to crack the climax of his new film All The Best - Fun Begins.Special: Diwali divine Source: | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:32 am 6 novel ways to celebrate Diwali - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:27 am My latest comedy's climax took 19 days: Rohit ShettyYou can laugh your way through his comedies, but director Rohit Shetty says it took a 19-day, mindboggling session for him and his team to crack the climax of his new film "All The Best - Fun Begins" that releases on Friday.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:13 am "I just love doing stunts; I tried to stop it for my son but I guess I can't" - Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar speaks to Subhash K Jha about coming close to death experience during the filming of Blue and his love for doing stunt scenes.
Aren't you working too much these days?
I don't think so. Recently, when we shot in London for House Full, it was like family holiday. It was like a picnic. House Full is an emotional comedy. When Sajid Khan told me we were done with 90 percent of the film in Europe, I couldn't believe it. Our families were there. Once I was back in Mumbai, my schedules got stressful. That's why I like shooting abroad. I came back to Mumbai last month to shoot two songs for Blue.
Do you enjoy shooting songs as much as all the other aspects of a film?
I enjoy being in front of the camera, period. It doesn't matter whether it's to put sindoor in the leading lady's hair or to wipe it off.
The rapport between you and the Blue director Anthony D'Souza is supposedly amazing. Anthony took really good care of his cast. Though Blue is his first film, you can't really make it out. He's a very hard-working man. Of course I want Blue to work for my sake. But more than me it's Anthony who deserves to succeed. I hope he succeeds. Regarding our rapport, it's all about the vibes you give to the director as an actor.
You've established a long-standing rapport with many directors? Why just directors? It's important to have a rapport with producers. You've to be a thoroughly professional, finish your work on time. I feel it's more important to be a good human being than a good actor.
I feel it's more important to be a good human being than a good actor
When you are shooting abroad you also escape all the gossip and controversy?
No, that you are clued in to wherever you are. You can't get away from that. Trust me if I'm shooting abroad and no one calls me I'd get very anxious and insecure. After every shot every actor checks his missed calls. If after three shots there're still no missed calls it's time for pack-up.
Do you enjoy the freedom of moving around freely abroad? You mean because of the fans? But there are Indians in every part of the world. And they do call out to you, wave and say hello. But beyond that they leave you alone. My son loves skating. We went in skating in Hyde Park.
Do you want to direct a film? Not really. I'm very happy being in front of the camera. I'm happy being an actor and a producer.
Are you producing a film with Shah Rukh Khan? No not at all.
Are you working in a film with Trisha? Yes I am. Priyan is planning something. I love working with all kinds of co-stars, new or established doesn't matter. I've worked with three new girls in Priyan's Garam Masala. And that was a hit. Hopefully, Trisha will be a hit too.
Two sharks actually smelled my blood and started coming my way. One shark chased me all the way to the top of the ocean
Blue is the first Hindi film to go underwater? I think the movie should've been called Red. The sea is now filled more with the blood of killed fish than the blue of the ocean. And now there's my own blood in the ocean.
What do you mean? I got badly injured doing an underwater sequence. I hit my head 150 feet under water and blood just started oozing out. I was in a daze. I'd have been dead. I could've been eaten by one of the sharks. It happened while I had to kick a goon underwater. For the action shots the oxygen tanks were removed. You can't control your body movements underwater. I hit my head in a sunken ship. Blood started oozing out. The unit was in a panic because sharks get instantly attracted to the smell of blood. There were 40-45 sharks around me. One of the unit guys quickly stopped the blood from oozing out of my forehead. Two sharks actually smelled the blood and started coming my way. One shark chased me all the way to the top of the ocean as I swam back to safety.
Were you frightened?
Not at that time. But looking back I realized anything could've happened. I realized sharks are not a threat to you until they feel threatened by you. Now do you know why I think Blue should be called Red?
Was Blue the most difficult film you've ever done?
By far it was the most difficult film. Every morning going underwater. It's the toughest film I've ever done. I don't know what bigger challenge I can throw at myself...except shoot a film in space. I'd also love to jump down from the Empire State Building.
Didn't you once say you won't do these dangerous stunts now that you're a father?
If you saw Khatron Ke Khiladi (Fear Factor) I warned audiences not to try the stunts. I don't want any harm to come to anyone while trying my stunts. I do them with a lot of precaution. But at the end of the day I know with my caution and experience I could go badly wrong with my stunts.
Is it worth it?
I've seen stunt men lose their lives in front of my eyes because of one wrong move. The wind can suddenly change its direction during an aerial stunt and you're gone. I know it's dangerous. But I just love doing stunts. It's a thrill I can't stop myself from. I tried to stop it for my son. But I can't. I suppose it's my one addiction in life.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:52 am Olga Kurylenko poses for new Campari adLondon, (ANI): Bond girl Olga Kurylenko faced the camera to pose for a new Campari advert shot in Milan, Italy.The Ukrainian actress, who shot to fame after playing Camille in The Quantum of Solace, revealed she tried the bittersweet spirit forSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:48 am “I have overstayed in the industry by 10 years” –Salman KhanSalman Khan has tasted moderate success with his last release Wanted and looking forward to his next Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. The Bollywood hunk talks to us and reveals what his expectations are from his upcoming movie.How would you describe 2009,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:41 am "I think Blue should be called Red"- Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar speaks to us about coming close to death experience during the filming of Blue and his love for doing stunt scenes. Aren't you working too much these days? I don't think so. Recently, when we shot in London forSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:28 am Jessica Simpson going online in search of loveWashington, (ANI): Jessica Simpson has confessed that she is open to looking for love on the Internet after a string of failed relationships. The singer was said to have decided to move on after breaking up with footballer Tony Romo earlierSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:23 am Kadhiruve Ninagagi releasing tomorrowJolly Bastin, who has earlier worked as action (stunt) director for more than three hundred movies, has now turned independent director through the movie Kadhiruve Ninagagi, which is an interesting love story. Jolly has also written story and screenplay for it.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am Michael Jackson's burnt hair up for sale
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra take Jermaine Jackson for Taj Mahal visit
The bonding between Shilpa and Jermaine which was established during her turbulent stint at Big Brother, just got much stronger and more creative during Jermaine's current visit to India when Shilpa along with Adnan Sami played hosts to Jermaine and his wife Halima.
In fact on Monday, Shilpa and her NRI boyfriend Raj Kundra flew the Jacksons in his private jet to Agra and then to Jaipur for a flash visit to these legendary tourist spots.
It was Adnan who had promised to take Jermaine to the Taj Mahal but the accident aborted their plans. Jermaine and his wife were more than happy to go with Shilpa and her man specially since the visit was planned and executed by Kundra to the minutest detail.
It was in Jaipur that apparently the idea of musical collaboration between Jermaine and Shilpa concretized.
Incidentally, both the Shetty sisters Shilpa and Shamita sing. We've now seen Shamita doing her singing in Bigg Boss.
Says Shilpa, "It's too early to talk about what Jermaine and I are doing together. But yes, we will work together for sure. Shamita's singing, the world has now seen. Isn't she adorable?"
About taking the Jackson couple to Agra and Jaipur on Kundra's jet, Shilpa says, "I really don't want to talk about what we did or are doing for Jermaine and Halima. We are their hosts in India. They are a fabulous couple. Both Raj and I love them both. We had a great time in Agra and Jaipur. It was Jermaine's dream to visit these spots. Strangely a day before we took him to Jaipur, he saw Rambagh Palace on television in his room at the Taj hotel in Mumbai and was completely enamoured. He had no clue we'd take him to Rambagh the next day."
Not willing to reveal much about the Jermaine-Shilpa collaboration plans, Shilpa quips, "Nowadays you never know when and who is waiting around the corner to put a spanner in your works. I just heard that one Mr. Hirani is suing me. The only Hirani I know is the one who has made the wonderful Munnabhai films. I can't wait to meet him."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:14 am SnippetsOctober 13, 2009They are certainly the most happening couple in the tinsel town and now Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have created a record for the longest kiss on camera. The steamy kissing scene which was filmed recently for theirSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:13 am Kamal doing Bigg Boss for the moneyKamal Rashid Khan of Deshdrohi fame has survived a nomination of Bigg Boss 3. He created a stir by going on fast till German model Claudia Ciesla said ‘I love you’ to him! Not only is Kamal ensuring TRPs for theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:02 am Boyzone members to stay with Gately's body in churchLondon, (ANI): The four surviving members of Boyzone plan to stay in the church with Stephen Gately’s body overnight before his funeral because late singer 'didn’t like to be alone'.As per their plan, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and KeithSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:46 am Anandi returns to her sasuralThere is a good news for the serial lover as the wait has over. Balika Vadhu, on Colors will be soon taking its new turn which will definitely bring a life-size smile on audience face as one of the favourite bahuSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:43 am Stars want hit movies, family time for DiwaliThree multi-starrers are releasing just a day before Diwali and most Bollywood stars are hoping that their films will hit the jackpot during the festive season.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:40 am Stephen Gately had taken cannabis before he diedLondon (ANI): Late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately had smoked cannabis on the night he died, according to police sources. The 33-year-old, who was found dead in his apartment in Mallorca on Saturday, suffered a build-up of fluid in the lungsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:37 am Why Pazhassi Raja star Kaniha cried - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:36 am First 'Haj flight' from Srinagar leaves Oct 20The first direct Srinagar-Jeddah flight carrying pilgrims to the holiest Muslim cities of Makkah and Madina for the annual Haj will leave here Oct 20.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am South Korea to honour Shah Rukh Khan - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:43 am Bollywood stars take attention away from clothes: Varun BahlHe didn't have any Bollywood star walking the ramp for him. Still, designer Varun Bahl managed a jam-packed show at the ongoing HDIL India Couture Week here.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:31 am 'I think I am quite perfect' - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:18 am Shah Rukh to be honoured by South Korean governmentThe South Korean embassy will Thursday confer two special honours on Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan here.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:01 am Priyanka gets a funky makeoverShe got rid of her long tresses for shorter, shoulder-length hair and now has added blue streaks for a truly funky look. But Priyanka Chopra clarifies that the makeover is 'just for fun', not for any movie role.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:31 am "Blue is my most dangerous film" - Akshay Kumar - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:02 am Saif-Kareena break smooches record in Kurbaan - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 10:35 pm Gear up for India's first underwater thriller in 'Blue'The table is set for one of the biggest Diwali gambles and the stakes are high. Big stars, spell binding cinematography and a lot of underwater action sum up Anthony D'Souza's directorial debut 'Blue'. Releasing Friday, it has already generated a huge buzz.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Oct 2009 | 10:30 pm Aadhavan, awesome advance! - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 9:34 pm My latest comedy's climax took 19 days: Rohit ShettyYou can laugh your way through his comedies, but director Rohit Shetty says it took a 19-day, mindboggling session for him and his team to crack the climax of his new film 'All The Best - Fun Begins' that releases Friday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Oct 2009 | 9:30 pm Hit movies, family time - stars want for DiwaliThree multi-starrers are releasing just a day before Diwali and most Bollywood stars are hoping that their films will hit the jackpot during the festive season. Also, spending quality time with the family on the festival of lights is equally high on their wish list.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm Why is Shilpa irritated? - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:17 pm 'Blue' is the most dangerous film I've done: Akshay KumarBollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who has performed innumerable death-defying stunts in his nearly two decade old films career, says his upcoming underwater thriller "Blue" is his "most dangerous" film ever.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:33 pm UTV signs nine-film deal with Anurag KashyapUTV, one of the Bollywood's major production house, has signed a nine film deal with Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:20 pm Another top honour for Yash ChopraVeteran Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra was honoured as the Asian filmmaker of the year at the ongoing 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) in South Korea.Source: | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:53 am 'Salaam' Mira Nair!Mira Nair who's known for films like Salaam Bombay, Mississippi Masala, Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake turns 52 today. She tasted success with her very first film....Source: | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:08 am Bipasha Basu becomes brand ambassador for LaOpala
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LaOpala, the leader in glass tableware manufacturing, has roped in none other than the 'Bong-shell' Bipasha Basu to promote their new range of crockery called 'Diva'. Going by the 'never-say-end' list of her brand endorsements, one can easily say that Bipasha indeed has positioned herself as a superhot property, not just in Bollywood, but also in ad-land!
Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Manish Jain, Vice President-Marketing & Sales, said that, "We have positioned our new brand Diva as a stylish and a fashionable one. Bipasha Basu also enjoys the same position in Bollywood. It only becomes needless to say that both of them go hand-in-hand. That's the reason why we roped in Bipasha Basu." Talking about this association, Bipasha Basu said, "I am very happy to be associated with the premium brand of crockery like Diva, which is first of its kind in the Indian crockery industry. The Diva range also has elegant designs, mostly targeted towards the modern women. I would love to have a selection of this range in my kitchen".
With Bipasha endorsing the Diva range of LaOpala, all that one can say is that 'One Diva truly deserves another'. What say...La Bipasha!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Oct 2009 | 10:19 am Arnold Vetoes Bill on KirpansThe Sikh community in the US has reacted with anger and dismay after California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill to educate law enforcement officers about the religious significance of kirpans.Source: | 14 Oct 2009 | 9:24 am When Asin became French translator for crew members of London Dreams
While shooting for London Dreams in Paris, everyone except Asin had problems in conversing with the locals in French. The young actress was a top scorer of French in school and college.
A source close to Asin reveals, "When Asin was shooting for London Dreams, she very easily made conversations with the natives. The cast and crew often took her help in talking French to the people out there. She went sightseeing in Paris. Asin loved the churches in Paris and even attended the mass in the local language. Asin even tried the street food available there."
Not many know that Asin can read, write and speak French fluently and is quite a master at it. A close friend of the actress revealed, "Asin can sing French songs very fluently. In fact, her college friends would tease her by calling her French Nightingale. French was her favourite subject and she always scored full marks in the subject."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:34 am War of words between Chiranjeevi and Mohan BabuAlready divided by political affiliations, the Telugu film industry is now witnessing a bitter exchange of words even on the issue of relief to the flood-hit people in Andhra Pradesh.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:31 am Live Chat: Ajay Devgn on October 16 at 1200 hrs IST
You can never really say where his expertise lies, considering he never let himself be a typecast. Yet he isn't just a jack of all trades. This actor can make you laugh, cry and take attention without batting an eyelid. Ajay Devgn, the actor par excellence is one who outdoes himself over and over again and yet looks out for unconquered terrains. No wonder then he pulls an All The Best on all of his fans, where he plays... take a guess? A wannabe car expert and a 'friend in need' who saves the day (or maybe messes it up) with his lies! You didn't see that coming your way now did you?
Well we are bringing Ajay himself for all you people on Bollywood Hungama, where he will be talking about his home production All The Best and lot more only on Celebrity Chat on the Friday, October 16, at 1200 hrs IST. Don't miss it!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:00 am There is no war between Shah Rukh Khan and me: Salman KhanBollywood actor Salman Khan says there is no war or rivalry between him and his colleague Shah Rukh Khan.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Oct 2009 | 7:18 am Popular comedian Harisree Asokan turns singer with 'Kanni Ayyapan'Popular comedian Harisree Asokan turned singer with the album 'Kanni Ayyapan' - he has sung two devotional songs for it.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Oct 2009 | 7:01 am 'Blue' is the most dangerous film I've done: Akshay KumarBollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who has performed innumerable death-defying stunts in his nearly two decade old films career, says his upcoming underwater thriller 'Blue' is his 'most dangerous' film ever.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am Abhishek Bachchan sports just one white kurta pyjama in Paa
Costumes play a very important role in any Bollywood movie and a lot of detailing and attention is always given to the costumes used in our movies. In fact for a single movie, an actor has to go through quite a few costume changes during the course of the completion of the movie
However, Abhishek Bachchan had a different experience of sorts while shooting for his upcoming film Paa. Abhishek plays a politician in the film and hence is shown wearing a pristine white kurta pyjama in nearly 90% of the film.
In fact, to ensure that the clothes worn by the young actor were spotless, director Balki even ordered 10 sets of the same kurta pyjama to be made. However, ironical as it may sound, while AB Jr. sports just one single white kurta pyjama in 90% of the film, in the remaining 10% of the film the actor had to go through nearly 30 costume changes.
Bachchan junior however doesn't seem to mind the limited wardrobe that he has in the movie. "It was a welcome change to not have so many different costumes. And most importantly it was the requirement of the film", he says.
Paa is a sensitive story about the relationship between a father and son who is suffering from Progeria. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan in lead roles and is slated for release on Dec. 4 this year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Oct 2009 | 6:31 am UTV signs an exclusive deal with Anurag Kashyap for the next 3 years
After collaborating on the cult hit Dev D earlier this year, UTV and Anurag Kashyap have once again joined hands. UTV has gone ahead and announced an exclusive association with Anurag Kashyap, for the next 3 years. As a part of the deal signed, Anurag will be directing 4 to 5 movies produced by UTV, and creatively producing another 4 to 5 in this duration.
Speaking on this association, Vikas Bahl, COO, UTV Motion Pictures said, "Anurag Kashyap is an extremely talented director, with a unique vision for his projects. There is a clear connect between how we want each of our films to be exceptional and diverse in various aspects and how Anurag treats each of his projects. Dev D, a UTV Spotboy movie directed by Anurag, was a blockbuster and set the base for a phenomenal working relationship. Now, we want to take this association forward with a long term perspective, and that is exactly how this idea came about."
Anurag Kashyap also seemed elated on signing this deal. He said, "I am very happy to sign up with UTV because it gives me the freedom to make the kind of films I want to and I feel UTV supports as well as enhances my creative process. Not only do I enjoy directing for UTV but I also appreciate the support they give to films and other filmmakers in delivering a creative vision that the films demand. Making Dev D was one of the most satisfying experiences and the production and distribution support that I got from UTV was the best I ever had. A repeat of that is always welcome."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Oct 2009 | 6:29 am Adnan Sami injured, Jermaine escapes during music video shoot
It looks like the music video, featuring Jermaine Jackson and Adnan Sami paying a tribute to the various sights, sounds and scales of Mumbai city, is jinxed. Initially, permission was denied to shoot in certain sensitive parts of Mumbai as both Adnan and Jermaine are not Indian citizens.
Adnan had to use all his influence to get shooting permissions at places like the Gateway of India.
Then last week, on the day when the video was to be shot, the rains washed away all of Adnan and Jermaine's plans.
Finally, on Friday the shooting started in various parts of the Mumbai. But on the last day of the shoot, which was a Sunday, almost ended in catastrophe, as Adnan got injured in the sea waters near the Gateway of India. A speedboat sped a little too fast in the sea near the Gateway and Adnan, who was shooting with Jermaine Jackson, was badly hurt.
"Nothing to worry about though. I'll be repaired in no time at all," said Adnan from his home, a day after the injury.
So what happened? Adnan tries to play down the potentially calamitous sequence of events when the boat was shot tearing the sea waters and heading towards the Gateway.
"I guess the man navigating the boat took his job a little too seriously. He was moving too fast through the water and the boat almost toppled over and turned turtle. I was knocked against a hard surface in the boat."
Adnan's left hand and thumb was badly injured. "Fortunately, there are no fractures. But the pain and swelling were alarming. I couldn't move my hand. But we had to continue shooting because we had no permission to shoot in that area beyond Sunday."
Adnan lived through the ordeal with painkiller- shots to subside the pain.
"I'm just thankful that Jermaine wasn't in the boat when it almost capsized. That would've been one helluva story he'd have carried back home," chuckled Adnan from his home where he's now recovering.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Oct 2009 | 5:08 am Salman brothers cherish the moment of togethernessThis was a spontaneous gesture.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Oct 2009 | 5:08 am Kajol chosen as brand ambassador for Oil Of Olay
Going by the list of endorsements that the Bollywood celebrities are doing these days, FMCG market seem clouded with Bollywood stars busy promoting one product after another. After having reported the endorsement deals of Priyanka Chopra- Levis, Mugdha Godse- Mysore Sandal Soap, we bring you yet another endorsement scoop involving the electrifying Kajol whose been chosen as the Brand Ambassador for the leading cosmetic giant Oil Of Olay.
Kajol, who has always spelt talent with a capital T, is one of the very few actresses who have managed to keep her image squeaky clean- both on and off screen. This could be one of the major reasons why she is an eternal hot favourite when it comes to companies looking for the most saleable face. With Oil Of Olay in her kitty, Kajol has just added yet another feather to her cap full of brand-ambassadorships, which includes the likes of Anchor toothpaste, Yakult health drink, Whirlpool, Alpenliebeâ¦to name a few.
With her much-awaited film My Name Is Khan, coupled with multitude of endorsements, Kajol is definitely back with a bang and how!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:55 am "Blue is 1 Hour 57 minutes of sheer adrenaline rush" - Anthony D'Souza
The much-awaited underwater action-thriller Blue is just 1 hour 57 minutes long. Commenting on the length of his film director Anthony D'Souza said, "We owe it to the audience to not bore them. Blue is long enough to tell its story interestingly, that's it. It is 1 hour 57 minutes of sheer adrenaline rush."
Before flying off with Akshay Kumar to the Abu Dhabi Film Festival on Wednesday morning, Anthony was nervously mixing the Telugu version of Blue. "We decided to do Blue in a dubbed Telugu version because we got a good buyer. Though I'm supervising the mixing, the Telugu dubbing was done independently and the voices are nothing like Mr. Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Lara, Zayed, etc."
On Monday night, Blue was screened for the first time for the cast and crew at Adlabs. Strangely only Zayed Khan and Kabir Bedi from the cast showed up.
"That's because the rest of the cast was traveling. It was a last-minute decision to screen the film for the crew of Blue," explains Anthony.
With the final running-time of just 1 hour 57 minutes, Blue, featuring a top heavy starcast and an intricate underwater location, is a sure sign of restrain and brevity.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:26 am Indian choreographer makes Jermaine danceBollywood choreographer Remo D'souza had always dreamt of meeting his idol Michael Jackson, but his wish remained unfulfilled due to the singer's death.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Oct 2009 | 2:58 am
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