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Anurag Sinha to marry girlfriend Nov 19
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 8:51 am Soha and Sharmila starrer Life Goes On to be screened at MFF
The admirer's of Soha Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore are in a real treat. The mother-daughter duo has made their first appearance together on screen for a film called Life Goes On, by debutante director Sangeeta Dutta, which will be screened at the 11th Mumbai Film Festival (MFF).
Life Goes On which has the shadow of Shakespeare's King Lear bears on this contemporary and free adaptation. It works functionally as a sub-text in the film as we
see Sanjay and Dia within the contours of the mythical Lear and Cordelia.
The film is set in London and revolves around Sanjay (Girish Karnad), his deceased wife (Sharmila Tagore) and three daughters. His shattered life goes through more turmoil
when Dia (played by Soha Ali Khan) the youngest daughter falls in love with a Muslim man.
The 11th Mumbai Film Festival starts from 29th October to 5th November.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Oct 2009 | 7:53 am John Abraham pushes 'haath gadi' on reality show
John Abraham, who's known to be a sports enthusiast, is rubbing of his love onto the contestants of 'Big Switch', the upcoming reality TV show. John, who is known to be big on bikes, did the most unlikely of things; he flagged off a haath gadi race for the contestants. Which, when you factor in the theme of
the show, should not be a big surprise. 'Big Switch' is not about fancy stuff like bikes, it's about simple living and surviving without material pleasures.
The show brings together 10 rich kids from across the country and pairs them up with the slum kids who act as buddies to them as they struggle to survive sans luxury. The event saw John in the company of Natasha Suri (ex Miss India) & Rekha (her partner), Pooja Misra (Model) & Shabana, Adam Bedi (Actor) & Bhavesh, Sunny Sara
(Industrialist) & Abhishek. John was like a morale booster for the contestants as he encouraged them to believe in their dreams.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Oct 2009 | 7:22 am "My character in London Dreams has grey shades"- Ajay Devgn
After having started out as an action hero few years ago, today Ajay Devgn is a master of all genres be it action, romance, drama or comedy. His latest comic caper All The Best, which opened during the Diwali weekend, has struck gold at the B.O. and its no wonder then that Ajay (who is also the producer of the film) is laughing all the way to the bank.
A few days ago, Ajay was live on Bollywood Hungama's Celeb Chat where he interacted with his fans. For all those who missed this fun-filled chat session, here are the excerpts:-
Ajay Devgn: Hi this is Ajay Devgn only on Bollywood Hungama.com
Ankeet: Golmaal or Golmaal Returns Pick One? I liked Golmaal more than Golmaal Returns.
Ajay Devgn: Me Too Ankeet
Ankeet: How difficult is it for a newcomer to enter the industry as an assistant director or an actor?
Ajay Devgn: Ankeet...not very difficult you should go and contact the right people...not really difficult.
Ankeet: How difficult is it for a newcomer to enter the industry as an assistant
director or an actor?
Ajay Devgn: Ankeet...not very difficult you should go and contact the right people...it's not really difficult.
Niraj: Ajay Saab, thank you very much for giving us an opportunity to chat with you. Its an honor. Kindly give us such
opportunities in future.
Ajay Devgn: I'll surely do thank you so much Niraj
Niraj: Ajay Saab, kindly tell us how a producer/distributor determines that the figures of collections given by theatres across
the country are correct and not manipulated?
Ajay Devgn: Niraj...most of them are computerized so there should not be a lot of manipulation but there are some theatres in the
interiors where you have to just trust them.
Ankeet: What is difficult of being a Director, Actor or a Producer?
Ajay Devgn: Ankeet...all 3 have their own places and for all 3 you need to have the right kind of talent required.
Rajoo: hay ajay...what is ur character in the film?
Ajay Devgn: rajoo...I play a person who thinks who is over smart but is actually quite dumb because of which he keeps landing
himself and others into trouble each time.
Rajoo: hay ajay...what is ur character in the film?
Ajay Devgn: rajoo...I play a person who thinks who is over smart but is actually quite dumb because of which he keeps landing
himself and others into trouble each time.
Murtaza: ajay bhai just saw all the best. It is wonderful comedy keep up the good work
Ajay Devgn: Thank you so much murtaza
Phani: hi ajay I'm ur die hard fan...i cant believe...is it really u on the other side?
Ajay Devgn: how do i prove it phani?
Akshay: Ajay sir, I must admit that U, Me Aur Hum is one of the finest films I have ever seen...What was your inspiration on that?
When will you direct again?
Ajay Devgn: Akshay...I should be directing next year...I don't know what the inspiration was. I just had this thought and that
inspired me.
Niraj: Ajay Saab, kindly explain what the difference between 'Old' is and 'New' Schools of Acting/Filmmaking?
Ajay Devgn : see there is no such thing as old and new school....depends from person to person...some people are method actors and
some are spontaneous.....today acting is something which comes across so naturally that it should not look like acting.
Niraj: Ajay Saab, kindly explain what the difference between 'Old' is and 'New'
Schools of Acting/Filmmaking?
Ajay Devgn : see there is no such thing as old and new school....depends from person to person...some people are method actors and
some are spontaneous.....today acting is something which comes across so naturally that it should not look like acting.
Niraj: Ajay Saab, do you meet your fans visiting your house?
Ajay Devgn: Yes Niraj...if i Get the time...i try to make an effort
Ashar: hi.i'm from Pakistan and today me and my friends r going to watch ur movie 'All the Best' in cinema and hope it will be
good movie
Ajay Devgn: it is Ashar...you will not regret it.
Phani: write a dialogue of urs from Company or Bhagat Singh..
Ajay Devgn: i really don't remember any dialogues phani
Priyanka: Hey Ajay! Can't wait to watch ATB. Bipasha looks hot! :)
Ajay Devgn: I think so too Priyanka
Akshay: Ajay Sir, I once heard in an interview that in childhood you were so fascinated to direct that you made your own crane
with home-trash materials. Is this true?
Ajay Devgn: yea that is true Akshay
Sachin: hi ajay I'm a die hard fan of u n Asin ...so plz tell me something interesting about London Dreams?
Ajay Devgn: sachin...London dreams is a very interesting film where I play a very intense character...i am sure you will like
it
RIKY: hi ajay how r u ? r u nervous 4 ur film All the Best?
Ajay Devgn: no not really...the kind of response we are getting I am very happy.
Akshay: Ajay sir, why does Rohit Shetty keeps on blasting cars:-)? I think it has become his trademark style now
Ajay Devgn: its good na...he is fascinated with cars.
Akshay: Ajay sir, why does Rohit Shetty keeps on blasting cars:-)? I think it
has become his trademark style now
Ajay Devgn: its good na...he is fascinated with cars.
ABCD: I must say 'All the Best' seem to be quite a laughter riot
Ajay Devgn: have you seen it ABCD???
Ankeet: Which according to you was the most difficult character you have played till date?
Ajay Devgn: I really can't pinpoint...every character when you are playing feels the most difficult character.
Diwali: Hi Ajay. Is it true that you are planning an action movie together with Sanju?
Ajay Devgn: still working on a few things...let's see...will let you know in due course of time
Diwali: Hi Ajay. Is it true that you are planning an action movie together with
Sanju?
Ajay Devgn: still working on a few things...let's see...will let you know in due course of time
Raj: ajay sir all the best ...i have strong feeling, that this movie will create a new milestone for the Indian film industry
Ajay Devgn: I hope so too raj and all the best to you too
Sourav: hi ajay, happy diwali and ALL THE BEST FOR LONDON DREAMS
Ajay Devgn: thank you so much and happy diwali to you too Sourav
Suman_ca: Hi I am from Canada, I remember your movie Phool aur Kaante, Do you have any plan soon doing any action movie?
Ajay Devgn: I want to Suman...hopefully next year.
Niraj: Ajay Saab, there was a news a few months back that a song of 'All the Best' was shot at a cost or Rs.3 crores. Is it true?
Also screen has published this week that film's budget is 40 crores. Is it true?
Ajay Devgn: Niraj...yes 40 crores is true...but the song was not shot at 3 crores...it was in fact shot at a budget of 6.5
crores
Nether: HI Ajay r u planning for doing a film with kajol in near future?
Ajay Devgn: next summer...our animation live film will release
Afridi: Ajay we want to see u in art movie?
Ajay Devgn: i am doing all sorts of movies...i am sure you will find one
Sajal: how u fill abt ur transformation from action king to laughter badsha????
Ajay Devgn: sajal....feels great...thanks that you have accepted me in all genres and that really gives me a lot of satisfaction.
Niraj: Ajay Saab, you told in an interview with Taran Adarsh recently that you believe in commercial cinema & only hit films are
classics. I agree with you. Why did you do a film like 'Raincoat' which even didn't release in theatres in big cities like Surat in
Gujarat.?
Ajay Devgn: Niraj...sometime you love your scripts and for your own satisfaction you do such films
Phani: can we expect ur incomplete movies like Mr. Fraud n Benaam to be
released. i read they are wonderful scripts.
Ajay Devgn: Benaam will release...Mr Fraud is kind of shelved.
Sourav: WILL U EVER DO A FILM WITH SHAHRUKH?
Ajay Devgn: if there is a script which suits both of us why not???
Phani: can we expect ur incomplete movies like Mr. Fraud n Benaam to be released. i read they are wonderful scripts.
Ajay Devgn: Benaam will release...Mr Fraud is kind of shelved.
ABCD: I am gonna see it tomorrow can't wait
Ajay Devgn: pls see it and let me know what you feel ABCD.
Gilly: hi ajay, how will you be celebrating diwali?
Ajay Devgn: gilly... a pooja at home and spend a lot of time with family.
Gilly: hi ajay, how will you be celebrating diwali?
Ajay Devgn: gilly... a pooja at home and spend a lot of time with family.
Nanu: hi ajay..I've seen Golmal 2, I loved it. I'm going for all the best tonight ...do u feel it has funnier moments then
golmal..?
Ajay Devgn: yes its definitely more funnier
Iluvkajol: Ajay, you looked amazing on the ramp at the HIDL couture week
Ajay Devgn: thank you so much...I was very nervous
RIKY: London Dreams is seems to be similar like Rock On..is it so?
Ajay Devgn: not at all .Riky..its a completely different script.
RIKY: London Dreams is seems to be similar like Rock On..is it so?
Ajay Devgn: not at all .Riky..its a completely different script
aussie_man: ajay ji what are you forthcoming movies beside London Dreams and Rajneeti?
Ajay Devgn: Right now I am shooting for Rajneeti and a film for Priyadarshan plus there is the live animation film which will
release next summer.
Iluvkajol: Sir, How much do you love Kajol??????
Ajay Devgn: you can't measure love
Akshay: Ajay Sir, you will not believe, when i was a kid I have seen you mostly in action films. My elder brother made me believe
that your real name is not Ajay Devgan instead it is Ajay Machine-Gun and I was so foolish that I believed him :-) Sorry no offense.
Ajay Devgn: that's ok Akshay...its also a compliment
Robin: Hi Ajay how are u doing? I' m a die hard fan of urs. I'm from USA and this is almost midnight 3am and I didn't sleep yet to
chat with u.
Ajay Devgn: that's so sweet of you robin...thank you so much...i appreciate
MRT: Ajay you are looking younger day by day .what is the reason behind this?
Ajay Devgn: MRT...nothing my workout regime and a good diet.
Kashif: Sir what is the USP of the movie London Dreams?
Ajay Devgn: Kashif...i think the story and the characters. And also Salman and mine relationship shown in the film
Kashif: Sir what is the USP of the movie London Dreams?
Ajay Devgn: Kashif...i think the story and the characters. And also Salman and mine relationship shown in the film
Yajur: yes do u think all the best will beat BLUE at the Box Office?
Ajay Devgn: see i don't want to compare the two films ... i am sure that All the best will work very well
Zetlee: Ajay u r good at marshal arts why doesn't u make movies like of James Bond and Vandam? I bet u will do very gud n film
will work.
Ajay Devgn: i want to do an action film and will do.
Asif_m: how about ur work with Salman after so long time after HDDCS?
Ajay Devgn: great ...we get along very well and are very comfortable with each other
Sunny: How was it working with Asin?
Ajay Devgn : great ..Asin is a very professional and good actress... a nice person...so it was really comfortable
Saad: AJAY HOW WAS THE EXPERINCE WHILE WORK WITH SANJU?
Ajay Devgn: saad...I think Sanju is a great friend and its fantastic working with great human beings and good actors
N_Vashi: the filmmakers these days are following Hollywood and giving importance
to music and making realistic films to win the awards like Oscars etc. what is your opinion about this trend? Don't you think that our
films have their own specialties & we don't need to follow anybody?
Ajay Devgn: we should not follow anybody...we should do what the script demands and make the film we want to make
N_Vashi: the filmmakers these days are following Hollywood and giving importance to music and making realistic films to win the
awards like Oscars etc. what is your opinion about this trend? Don't you think that our films have their own specialties & we don't need
to follow anybody?
Ajay Devgn: we should not follow anybody...we should do what the script demands and make the film we want to make.
Ashar: i have listened through different channels that u r playing a negative rule in London dreams, is that true?
Ajay Devgn: not exactly a negative character but it has grey shades
Vipul: do u think Asin fits in the rocker girl character in London Dreams?
Ajay Devgn: yes she does....the kind of character she plays when you watch the film you will agree with me
Ajay Devgn: Thank you guys...great chatting with all of you...we should do this often...All the Best and Happy Diwali to all of youSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Oct 2009 | 7:13 am I have a "natural chemistry" with Stewart: Pattinson
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:43 am Neha Dhupia to represent Bollywood on Jessica Simpson's show
Neha Dhupia is all out to conquer Hollywood. After getting rave reviews for 'Bollywood Hero', the US mini series the actress featured in, Neha is soon going to be the centre of attention on another US based TV show.
Jessica Simpson, the famous international singer - actor, who has her own show called 'Price of Beauty', was quite taken by Dhupia after watching 'Bollywood Hero'. And the next thing we know, Dhupia has been chosen as the Bollywood Beauty Ambassador of the show. 'Price of Beauty' deals with the difference in the way beauty is perceived around the word. Simpson travels around the world discovering the various concepts of beauty and this time on, she is doing a special segment on Bollywood which is where our very own Neha comes in.
The shoot is scheduled for next week and we're sure Neha is jubilant about this new assignment that would take Indian beauty to a global level.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:29 am Ajay, Salman, Asin to do rock concerts in Mumbai & Delhi
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Tired bored and impatient with traditional ways of promoting films, Vipul Shah has thought up a novel method of taking London Dreams to the audience.
Vipul is in the middle of arranging two open-air rock concerts at two venues Mumbai and Delhi next week, most probably on Oct 27 and Oct 28. The concerts will feature Ajay Devgan, Salman, Khan Asin in concert with musicians Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
The stars will perform in front of thousands of fans amidst the highest and most foolproof security bandobast.
Says Vipul, ''We don't want any security lapses. Our stars will be completely safe on stage. They will be performing not only to the songs from London Dreams. We're also looking at
staging some of Salman and Ajay's biggest hits.''
Bollywood stars have never gone on stage to perform at live rock concerts. Vipul corrects that perception, ''Recently a similar thing happened with Rock On when the entire cast performed live. Many years ago Mukul Anand got Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Salman Khan on stage for the promotion of Dus. So these London Dreams concerts will be deja vu for Salman.''
The stars have already started preparing for the two live concerts. While performing live for Salman is not a new experience, Ajay suffers from stage fright and has never done concert tours. He is making a special effort to face the roaring crowds in Mumbai and Delhi next week. Ajay has been getting used to crowds and feels he can do it.
Revealing plans for the twin explosions in the two metropolises, Vipul Shah says, ''It will be a huge event in both the cities. I am still to finalize the venues because we expect a turn-out of at least 3000 - 4000 people. It would be no-ticket free-entry affair, so you can call it priceless experiences.''
Vipul scoffs at tradition ways of promoting his film. ''In how many ways will Ajay and Salman be asked the same thing? Salman is invariably asked about Katrina and Shah Rukh Khan instead of the film. So I see no point in the traditional media interactions. Besides both the actors have done enough media in the last two months for their other films. Since London Dreams is about on-stage experiences the rock concerts seemed like a good idea.''
After the concerts in Mumbai and Delhi, Vipul intends to stage similar live performances in the other metropolises.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:12 am Another victory for AR Rahman, Jai Ho!The Mozart of Madras has again won laurels for Jail Ho, at World Soundtrack Academy awards in Belgium. The song from Slumdog Millionaire won in “best original song written for film” category.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:08 am I'm over and above box office: Karan Johar
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:41 am Review: ShortsThe computer-generated effects are a bit tacky and amidst the mayhem, the script also packs in a cautionary message about the consequences of making an unreasonable wish, says Rashid Irani.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:39 am Review: G-ForceA seamless blend of live-action and animation, G-Force fits easily into the ever-burgeoning genre of 3-D cartoons, says Rashid Irani.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:36 am Review: Julie & JuliaAdapting not just one but two real-life stories, writer-director Ephron (Sleepless in Seattle) skillfully juggles the dual plotlines revolving around two women from different generations, says Rashid Irani.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:32 am Benegal concerned over vulgarity
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:31 am "Boman started being overfriendly and I hated him from that day" - Cyrus Broacha
He is the only man in India who can get away with calling the President of America, Mr Barack Obama, a black man. Does anyone take him seriously? No. Yes, that's right. It's hard to say when he is and when he isn't. And to make a living, this is what he does best: as a comic actor, he tightropes between honesty and sarcasm and never falls: he does embarrassing things but he doesn't embarrass the audience; he's willing to make a fool of himself, but he never looks like a fool; and he mocks people and
phenomena for whom mockery is the highest tribute. After his best work, you don't just want to applaud-you want to wolf-whistle and hold a lighter up in the air. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel spoke to Cyrus Broacha on the phone. For reasons unclear to me, he decided he should talk about sex, insanity, cricket, obsession of seeing Kunal Vijaykar in a saree and his fixation with the South Mumbai location and his hope to line
maro Dia Mirza some day. For some, he is a man with a funny bone, a cracked-up-in-his-head guy. And then there are those who call him their hero. I fall in the latter brigade.
Your second film after 99. You sure it's going to complete a ton?
No no no. I want to play this game and retire.
How nutty are you in real life?
Right now, it's difficult to say because I don't like men. I can't stand them. But as far as Kunal is concerned, he is definitely more fruity and nutty.
I'm trying to sort out money to take my kids on a holiday & I have to tell my wife about my girlfriend
Do you have any plans sorted in your big head as to what you want to do
I was doing my Law degree and at the same time working for an advertising agency when this whole circus started. I had no time to plan. I don't still. Right now, I'm fighting for three things: trying to sort out money to take my kids on a holiday, I have to tell my wife about my girlfriend and lastly, survive this recession and come out clean in 2010.
How often do you watch cinema on the television?
I don't get access to the television for two reasons: One is that there is too much cricket and I can't stop watching it. I am a true cricket lover. Whether it's on MTV or radio, newspaper, etc, it's just cricket. Cricket is what we breathe, drink and eat in this country. By the way, what was your question?
I'm sure this isn't the end of your acting career?
No re! Never. I want to work more in South Mumbai. I can't travel two hours everyday up and down, North to South. We shot 99 mostly in South Mumbai and half the film in Delhi. It's easier for me to get to Delhi than to travel all the way to Andheri and shoot. Kunal and I have the same habits. We both love to shoot in South Mumbai. My kids tell me, ''Daddy, you have to work''. I'm thinking, when I didn't have them, I was working to have them. When I have them, it's still the same.
I want to work more in South Mumbai. I can't travel two hours everyday up and down, North to South
What about fantasizing a woman like Dia Mirza in a saree?
I used to at one point in time. But after seeing Kunal Vijaykar in a saree, day in and day out, it gives me many images, you know! It spoils my brain. Now he has become very successful at playing a woman.
What about Dia? Was she sexy to work with?
Yes. She was fun to work with but we couldn't find her in the theatre while we were watching our film. Unfortunately, Kunal was line marofying her more than me. But I will take Kunal's position some day.
What about Boman?
See, Boman is my junior in theatre. When he first came in, I was one of his supporters. I liked him immediately. That guy has got a lot of talent. Then he started being too over friendly and I hated him from that day.
Boman started being too over friendly and I hated him from that day.
You play a loser in the film.
There is a lot of anger in me while I played my character. He gets kicked, abused, stabbed, pushed, etc. I think it was Kunal's anger on me which he was trying to portray. It does happen to a lot of people. I'm not complaining.
What's the most interesting job you've ever done?
It was for MTV in Singapore where I had to fit in for Rahul Khanna. I had to do a shoot where they had sex in the bed. It wasn't completely sex-sex but I was under the bed sheet and on my pillow. It was everything I wanted to do which is basically nothing.
What's Fruit and Nut?
Bizarre!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:08 am Kambakkht Ishq wins 'Best Locations' award
After striking gold at the B.O. earlier this year, Sajid Nadiadwala's Akshay Kumar- Kareena Kapoor starrer Kambakkht Ishq has added yet another feather to its cap. Hardly has the awards season begun and the film has bagged an award for 'Best Locations' at Locations' 09 - the World's first Film Tourism Annual Exhibition and Award function.
The award was presented to director Sabbir Khan at a function in Mumbai earlier this week. Elated at bagging this honour, Sabbir said, "I am very happy Kambakkht Ishq is continuing to bag laurels even months after its release, that the effort put in to exploit a location authentically and grandiosely has been appreciated and awarded. It was indeed an overwhelming experience collecting this award in front of many industry stalwarts."
Kambakkht Ishq was among the few Bollywood films which was majorly shot at some prominent locations around LA and in Italy. The makers even shot at the world famous Kodak Theatre- home to the Academy awards each year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:34 am Jessica coming to India - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:34 am Anurag Sinha to marry on November 19
The Subhash Ghai discovery Anurag Sinha who made his debut in Ghai's Black & White is all set to tie the knot with his long-standing girlfriend Mitakashra Kumar, a writer and a budding filmmaker from Delhi.
The two have been seeing each other for 5 years.
Says the shy young actor, ''We thought it was about time we made it official. Our parents were getting somewhat anxious. We thought we could make a nice team and probably work together.''
Mitakshara is writing a script which she hopes to direct with Anurag in the lead. ''Neither of us in a hurry to become successful overnight. We've time on our side. And we don't wish to do the work we don't want to.''
Anurag has signed only one film, Owais Husain's untitled venture, after his debut in Black & White. The film is to be completed soon.
The wedding will take place on November 19 at Gurgaon in Delhi followed by reception in Anurag's home town Patna on November 23.
''At the moment I'm fitting into Sherwanis trying to overcome my shyness about the wedding,'' says Anurag.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:27 am Review: Fruit and NutKundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, a text-book of this genre, was a movie first, madcap later. Some vignettes could make it on Cyrus and director Kunal Vijaykar’s television gags; most others, on an inter-collegiate short skit romp, says Mayank Shekhar.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am Akshay will romance Katrina in Blue sequel - Bollywood Mantra
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am Amitabh in fresh trouble over Uttar Pradesh farmlandBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan seems headed for fresh trouble over a controversial plot of farmland in Daulatpur village of Barabanki district that he purchased last year.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am Muslims join Hindus to celebrate Chhath in Bihar - SamayLive
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 2:41 am I'm over and above box office today: Karan JoharNever mind that his production house Dharma Productions has just delivered a big hit in "Wake Up Sid".Source: Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 2:40 am Ranbir Kapoor on L'Officiel cover this month
Being a Kapoor may be a lucky ticket to wonderland Bollywood but survival in B-town is another story altogether. It's not just luck and it's definitely not connections that make you survive here, it's what you hope got passed down through the genes.
We're talking charisma, the 'it' factor, the old simple yet very rarely found trait - we're talking talent, which seem to be in oodles in this Kapoor boy who is the talk of the town these days. Ranbir Kapoor! He came, he saw, he conquered. From one film to another, from one role to another, this lad is moving up the ladder like there's no tomorrow.
L'Officiel's October 2009 issue catches Ranbir in some unforgettable yet classic moments that surely classify him as the next heartthrob of Indian cinema. Grab the issue to get an eyeful or more!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Oct 2009 | 2:34 am John Abraham faces biggest challenge on the sets of '1:800 Love'John Abraham never had to work as hard as he did to get it right for his forthcoming film "1: 800 Love".Source: Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 2:02 am Bumper Offer - ReviewVaishno Academy launched by Puri Jagannath had brought out several successful films. However, the successful director, who has given life to many artistes and technicians, has failed to promote his brother Sairam Shankar as hero. In order to fulfill his wish,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:27 pm Sherlyn sheds clothes to boost TRPOne of the inmates of Bigg Boss season 3, Sherlyn Chopra, the girl who is always irritated and once cried when asked about her family, performed a very seductive act in one of the episodes which raised many eyebrows. What willSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:23 pm Neetu plunges into a tub of red chillies!Neetu Chandra, the hot babe from Bollywood is playing as Vishal's lead lady in Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai. The maker and hero of the film wanted to portray the actress with maximum sex appeal. Hence, the director decided to put Neetu inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:18 pm Nayantara confesses her love for Prabhu DevaShe is the controversy queen and also the heartthrob for many youngsters. Nayantara, the sensuous actress confessed during an interview that she really dotes on the Tamil actor, choreographer and director Prabhu Deva. She was participating in a Deepavali special programme.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:14 pm John's biggest challenge as an actorJohn never had to work as hard as he did to get it right for Abbas Tyrewala's 1: 800 Love. A large part of the drama in both films unfolds through telephonic conversations. And every actor knows emoting on the phoneSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:10 pm Katrina, a big fan of KareenaKatrina Kaif is going ga ga over Kareena Kapoor and their bond. Recently giving an interview to a news channel Kat was excited to talk about her friend. Not many people know that both the vivacious actress shares the same managerSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:05 pm Salman's got no tickets to sell - Calcutta Telegraph
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Oct 2009 | 4:23 pm No. 1 in AmericaHe was across the Atlantic when “the biggest moment” of his career happened. The 28-year-old Indian-origin Briton turned New Yorker, Jay Sean’s song Down had dethroned megaband Black Eyed Peas as the No. 1 single in America on October 7. Anirudh Bhattacharyya reports.Source: | 23 Oct 2009 | 4:05 pm Madhur Bhandarkar denies making biopic on Lalit ModiFilmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has slammed rumours that he is making a biopic on Indian Premier League (IPL) supremo Lalit Modi, saying he is not making any movie on cricket.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Oct 2009 | 3:18 pm Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra to get engaged on Saturday - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Oct 2009 | 2:29 pm Masand's Movie Review: Fruit & Nut is largely silly - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Oct 2009 | 2:11 pm Shyam Benegal likes to shoot in 'unreal' villagesShyam Benegal, the noted filmmaker who burst into the film world 26 years ago with a clutch of realistic films about village India, says he finds it easier to shoot in a custom-built village these days than endure the inconvenience of a real one.Source: | 23 Oct 2009 | 12:36 pm Controversies have stopped affecting me: Big BEven as a new film threatens to rake up dirt about the alleged Parveen Babi-Amitabh Bachchan relationship, the superstar comes clear of the old accusations saying that such controversies have stopped affecting him.Source: | 23 Oct 2009 | 12:03 pm Neha Dhupia to represent Bollywood in Jessica Simpson's show
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Oct 2009 | 11:45 am Now, I'll play my age in films: Shefali ShahAfer playing older woman on screen, the National Award wining actress Shefali Shah has made up her mind to play only her age in reel roles.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Oct 2009 | 11:39 am 'I was stuck with 10 sick people in 'Bigg Boss' house'Not concerned about his unexpected elimination from the "Bigg Boss" house, Bhojpuri actor-producer Kamaal R.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Oct 2009 | 11:35 am Rajat Kapoor to play balding lover in new filmAfter playing suave, sophisticated characters, actor-director Rajat Kapoor will now be seen as a balding middle-aged man who falls in love with a girl half his age after talking to her online in the movie "I M 24".Source: Entertainment News | 23 Oct 2009 | 11:11 am US requests extradition of Polanski: Swiss governmentThe US has officially requested the extradition of film-maker Roman Polanski, the Swiss government said Friday.Source: | 23 Oct 2009 | 10:41 am Will Julie Andrews sing again?Julie Andrews, the Sound of Music star could be back singing on stage within a year or two, thanks to a revolutionary new treatment to repair her shattered vocal chords. Read on to know more.Source: | 23 Oct 2009 | 10:33 am Madhur Bhandarkar denies making biopic on Lalit ModiFilmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has slammed rumours that he is making a biopic on Indian Premier League (IPL) supremo Lalit Modi, saying he is not making any movie on cricket. In fact, he plans to take a break after the releae of 'Jail'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Oct 2009 | 10:01 am T-Series to present and jointly produce Nikhil Advani's Patiala House
While the year 2009 has been a mixed bag for Bollywood, a glance at the growth charts of the music giant T-Series indicates that this company is going great guns. After having tasted musical success with films, T-Series has now taken it's yet another gigantic step by becoming the Presenter and also the joint producer of the Akshay Kumar starrer Patiala House, a film that's being directed by Nikhil Advani.
Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the ever-so-polite Bhushan Kumar confirmed the news saying, "Yes indeed. We are presenting the film and also jointly producing it with Mukesh Talreja. The last time we got associated with an Akshay Kumar film was for Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which was a wonderful experience. Since then, we have churned out some brilliant music. We have got very good relationship with Akshay."
Talking about Patiala House, Bhushan continued, "Lately, we heard the script of Patiala House; we found it to be really good, emotional film with an earthy feel to it. We just signed the film yesterday. It stars Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and others. The film is starting on December 21st and we are targeting a next Diwali release. It's got some lovely music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. We are very happy to be associated with the film."
One just hopes that Patiala House surely sets the musical and financial bells to ring for T-Series.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Oct 2009 | 9:23 am Director Rohit Shetty in a sequel trapComic director Rohit Shetty is a confused man right now - he has to decide whether he wants to do the next 'Golmaal' film first or the sequel to 'All The Best'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:07 am London Dreams press call all about Salman - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:05 am Give 'Mad Love' a missFilm: 'Mad Love'; Cast: Ramu, Raveena, Dodda Rangegowda, Padmavasanthi, Prameela Joshai and others; Director: Teja; Music Director: Goochi; Cinematographer: Anand; Rating: *Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am Bigg Boss has sick people: Kamaal - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Oct 2009 | 7:05 am Is Pucca Idiott on Facebook really Aamir Khan or an impersonator?
In what could be a case of another online identity theft in Bollywood, one Facebook ID is generating big buzz on the internet. There is speculation that a Facebook profile called 'Pucca Idiott' is really Aamir Khan and the actor is making friends with people under this pseudonym.
The information reads that he is Akash Malhotra (his character's name in Dil Chahta Hai) and lives in Bandra in Mumbai. His interests are badminton and tennis and Calvin and Hobbes is his favorite comic. These details are indicators that it may be Bollywood's very own perfectionist, Aamir Khan himself.
The profile is very active and Pucca Idiott has been interacting with people as a Facebook pro and already has 918 friends at the last count. The posts are coming at odd hours but very regularly, which include those ranging from the polite and adulating to the most bizarre ones. Sample this: "aamir diid u read my interesting story, reply plz?"
More evidence is in the form of pictures that are posted on the profile include that of a European destination. Are these pictures of the recent holiday that Aamir had gone to with Kiran Rao? Who is this Pucca Idiott?
Pucca Idiott needs to answer.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Oct 2009 | 6:13 am David Tennant tops most popular Doctor Who stars pollWashington (ANI): David Tennant has topped a poll of the U.K's most popular Doctor Who stars in the sci-fi show's 46 year history. The Scottish actor, who has played the role of Time Lord in the cult BBC series since 2005,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 6:07 am Rajat Kapoor to play balding lover in new filmAfter playing suave, sophisticated characters, actor-director Rajat Kapoor will now be seen as a balding middle-aged man who falls in love with a girl half his age after talking to her online in the movie 'I M 24'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Oct 2009 | 6:05 am Susan Boyle suffers wardrobe malfunction againScottish singer Susan Boyle, who rose to fame with her jaw-dropping performance of the Les Miserables song 'I Dreamed a Dream' on Britain's Got Talent, has once again suffered wardrobe malfunction in front of of 38,000 fans. Susan Boyle was theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 6:05 am 'I was stuck with 10 sick people in 'Bigg Boss' house'Not concerned about his unexpected elimination from the 'Bigg Boss' house, Bhojpuri actor-producer Kamaal R. Khan says that despite being stuck with 10 sick people he had a good time on the reality show.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Oct 2009 | 6:03 am Now, I'll play my age in films: Shefali ShahAfer playing older woman on screen, the National Award wining actress Shefali Shah has made up her mind to play only her age in reel roles.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Oct 2009 | 6:01 am John Abraham turns on the Big SwitchAfter Priyanka Chopra and Neha Dhupia, its time for another Bollywood ka tadka to represent the UTV Bindass show, Big Switch, which is starting this weekend. John Abraham is witness in one of the episodes very soon.“John will be seen inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 5:53 am Bruna Abdullah storms BollywoodBrazilian model Bruna Abdullah is readying herself for her big Bollywood break with Karan Johar’s I Hate Love Stories starring Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor.Bruna, who was last seen in an item song “Rehem Kare” in Anubhav Sinha’s Cash, was chosenSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Oct 2009 | 5:49 am Shilpa Shetty to get engaged to Raj Kundra on Oct 24
The much awaited question was finally popped, and what better time to do it than the auspicious day of Diwali. Our very own Shilpa Shetty is going to be all taken and engaged officially. Her London based beau Raj Kundra, who she has been dating ever since she stepped out of the Big Brother's house, has finally asked her the big question and she of course was more than happy to relent.
Saturday being a lucky day according to the Hindu calendar, the couple has therefore decided to go ahead with the ceremony and celebrations tomorrow at Raj Kundra's Juhu residence. The not so good news is that sister Shamita will have to probably miss out on big sister's grand moment considering she is in the Bigg Boss house.
Well! As they say the show must go on. Shilpa is all set for the big day and making her look like a perfect bride- to- be is Manish Malhotra, who would be dressing her up in a saree and Raj, who has always managed to look impeccable, is planning to take matters in his own hands.
The industry is abuzz wondering whether Shilpa would be saying adios to Bollywood post marriage. To put all stops to such talk, Raj has already made his intentions public. He is planning to shift base to Mumbai from London as he doesn't want his lady love Shilpa to cut all association with Bollywood. Love does conquer all!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Oct 2009 | 4:45 am Amitabh Bachchan to star in next Hera Pheri?
After the success of Hera Pheri sequel, the trio Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suneil Shetty are once again coming together for Hera Pheri 3. The movie will also have a fourth important character - Amitabh Bachchan.
A source reveals, "After the success of the sequels, they decided to add some more masala to the film. Director Anees Bazmee has scripted a very strong character which is the fourth character and of a lot of importance to the story."
The source continues, "This third sequel will have more twists and turns and one had to play more with the characters. Mr. Bachchan is a wonderful actor and it was very long since one saw him in a comedy role. He will very beautifully essay the role."
Director Anees Bazmee says, "We are still in the scripting stage. The script is being written keeping Amitabh Bachchan in mind. I still have to narrate the script to him. We both are keen on working with each other. Things yet have to be finalised."
The movie will be produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and will be directed by Anees Bazmee. The movie will go on floors in March 2011 with Katrina in the lead. The movie will be called Hera Pheri 4.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am "Relationship between John & Pakhi unfolds on telephone in 1:800 Love" - Abbas Tyrewala
John never had to work as hard as he did to get it right for Abbas Tyrewala's 1: 800 Love. Interestingly, a large part of the drama unfolds through telephonic conversations in this film, just like in Abbas' previous film, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na.
And every actor knows emoting on the phone is one of the most difficult forms of acting. Says the 1: 800 Love director, Abbas Tyrewala, "It's a challenge for the most seasoned of actors. A lot of the relationship between John and Pakhi (John's co-star and also the director's wife) unfolds on the telephone. It was tough. But Pakhi insisted on being on the sets in London to give cues even when John alone was doing all the telephonic talk. That made it far easier. She was providing him the cues while he delivered his lines on the phone."
Abbas isn't sure yet how he's going to edit all the telephonic conversation in his film. But split screens showing the man and the woman talking to each other from separate places are out. "That's the easy way out. I'll have to find a way to show continuity in John and Pakhi's conversations without resorting to gimmicks. But I've to hand it to John. He surrendered completely to the part and he has come out with a performance that's completely unexpected. Dare I say 1: 8 00 Love is a new beginning for John."
Abbas tries to assess his wife's performance dispassionately. "She was always an actress. But she's also my wife. So I was very nervous. Luckily, Pakhi has turned out to be everything that we expected her to be."
A lot has been made out of the fact that Pakhi has acted in a comedy Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai earlier. But Abbas is nonchalant about it. "We never hid the fact that she acted as Punarnava Mehta in Yeh Ka Ho Raha Hai. Then she went to Darjeeling to be school teacher. I got her back and I persuaded her to return to acting. She was born to be an actress."
Many times while shooting 1: 800 Love Abbas was stricken by déjà vu. "It was like going back to Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na. The hero is introduced to the audience on the phone in both. Then when I shot a scene in a pub with John, it turned out exactly like a pub scene between Genelia and Ayaaz Khan in Jaane Tu. Just goes to prove, directors apparently keep making variations on the same idea all their career."
The London schedule went off without a hitch. "One of the actors Rohn was initially denied a visa. I insisted we can't work without him. Thank God."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 23 Oct 2009 | 3:49 am Now I'm just a credit title: Amitabh BachchanHe sleeps for "four to five hours" a day, burns the midnight oil to blog and has a packed shooting schedule.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am
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