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Malayalam actress Adoor Bhavani diesMalayalam actress Adoor Bhavani, known for her performance in National Award winning film "Chemmeen", died today afternoon.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Oct 2009 | 9:37 am The language of cinema has changed: GulzarLyricist-filmmaker-poet Gulzar who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by the Osians on Saturday feels that cinema has come a long way. Priya Rajendran catches up with the genius.Source: | 25 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am Big B transfers land in UP for college named after Aishwarya!Nearly two years after Big B laid the foundation of a girls college named after Aishwarya in Barabanki district, legal formalities have been completed to transfer the land to the organisation building it.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Oct 2009 | 6:24 am Tahiliani to design for Shilpa's wedding
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Oct 2009 | 5:43 am I would love to do Rock On 2: Farhan AkhtarHe rocked through the hearts of the youth with his memorable act in Rock On and Bollywood actor-director Farhan Akhtar hopes that he will get a chance to reprise his role in future.Source: | 25 Oct 2009 | 5:10 am The language of cinema has changed: Gulzar - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Oct 2009 | 3:33 am India Fashion Week opens to glitz and glamour - Reuters India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Oct 2009 | 3:19 am Hemant Brijwasi announced winner of Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Liile ChampThe grand finale of children's singing reality show "Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Liile Champ" finally came to finish with Hemant Brijwasi emerging as the winner of the show on Saturday night.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Oct 2009 | 3:14 am When Big B and Riteish were wary of ShiamakSelective when it comes to Bollywood assignments, Shiamak Davar got interested in "Aladin" when told by director Sujoy Ghosh that "Genie Rap" was a song designed for kids.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Oct 2009 | 2:40 am Poetry was my lifeline all along: GulzarHe is equally known for his directorial ventures as he is praised for his poems and lyrics but lyricist-director Gulzar says he cut down on wielding the megaphone due to his love for poetry and books.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Oct 2009 | 1:39 am Shilpa Shetty exchanges rings with fiancé Raj - SamayLive
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Oct 2009 | 12:51 am Bihar celebrates Chhath festival - Zee News
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 11:54 pm Ranbir is like complete mirror image of me, says Katrina - Screen Weekly
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 7:29 pm Shilpa is finally engaged
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm Jaya Prada becomes tribal insurgent on screenThey are known better for their political acts. But Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Jaya Prada will now be showcasing their dramatic talents on the big screen — fighting the cause of oppressed forest tribals in their screen avatars.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:34 pm Tarun Tahiliani to design for Shilpa's weddingFashion designer Tarun Tahiliani says he will design outfits for his friend actress Shilpa Shetty's wedding trousseau and promises she will look "stunning".Source: Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:47 pm Vishal is an extension of me: GulzarLegendary lyricist Gulzar, who has collaborated with filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj for many ventures, says the latter is his "extension" in both life and career.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:20 pm Gulzar gets lifetime award at 11th Osian'sThe 11th edition of the annual Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema commenced here today evening with legendary lyricist Gulzar getting the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pm 16,755 girls want to marry himThe doubting Thomases can shut up now — 16,755 girls, many NRIs among them, want to marry Rahul Mahajan. Despite all the controversies, people want to see more of Rahul Mahajan, reports Malvika Nanda.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:10 pm One more held in DDA flat scam - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 1:14 pm Subhash Ghai invites the Who's Who of Bollywood at his birthday bash tonight
Subhash Ghai hasn't been called the Showman for nothing. On his 65th birthday on Saturday evening, Ghai pulled off what the original Showman Raj Kapoor had done in Mera Naam Joker. In the declining year of his long and chequered career, Ghai invited all the actors from all his films beginning with Kalicharan and concluding with Black & White and Yuvvraaj in 2008.
From the newbies like Katrina Kaif and Zayed Khan (Yuvvraaj) to the more senior stalwarts like Rishi Kapoor, Tina Ambani(Karz) and Reena Roy (Kalicharan), they were all expected to make the evening memorable for the filmmaker.
The breathtaking guestlist that was expected to be seen at the Hyatt read like the who's who of the Mumbai entertainment industry. From Ghai's close friend and adopted family members, Shatrughan Sinha and his Poonam to foe-turned-friend Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor to Vivek Mushran and Apoorva Agnihotri and Anurag Sinhaâ¦.all the successful and not-so-successful Ghai heroes were expected to be present at an evening of nostalgia and restrospection.
Then of course there was the gallery of Ghai's heroines from Manisha Koirala and Mahima Chowdhary to the more recent discoveries Isha Sharvani and Aditi Sharma, the ladies were all expected to be present.
Ghai had sent out personal hand-written letters to all the invitees, a la Raj Kapoor in Mera Naam Joker. Two of the most significant Ghai heroine Meenakshi Sheshadri and Madhuri Dixit couldn't make it as they live abroad.
The star-spangled night promised to bring Dilip Kumar, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan under the same roof.
Said Ghai on the morning of the big bash, "But it wasn't about the stars. It was about my emotional tie with the people I worked with. Ideally I'd want all my actors and technicians to be there. I've invited everyone not to show off and talk about my films but to share a quiet evening with the people who contributed to my life."
Coincidentally(one would hope), Shilpa Shetty decided to get engaged on Saturday at her fiancé Raj Kundra's residence, the same evening when Subhash Ghai planned the biggest bash of his evening inviting the (Anil Kapoor) to (Zayed Khan) of the film industry to share his moment of glory.
Guests common to both the functions were put into a quandary, specially so since the timing for both the events was the same.
Adnan Sami who was invited to both the functions intended to attend both."I can't miss Subhashji's function. I'm not only an artiste associated with his cinema, I'm also a part of Mumbai's entertainment industry. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures of the Indian entertainment industry. At the same time, it is the most important day of Shilpa's life. So I'll scamper from the one to another."
Another actor however had no intention of extending such generosity over his time. "Who is the more glamorous and happening host of the evening? Who wants to watch an over-the-hill filmmaker preening over his past glory?"Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Oct 2009 | 11:02 am Anurag Sinha to marry girlfriend Nov 19
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 9:06 am Malayalam film industry complains 'raw deal'
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 9:01 am Big B's Aladin gets 'U' certificate
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 8:51 am Madonna working on new film with ex-husband'Queen of Pop' Madonna is set to return to direction with none other than ex-husband Guy Ritchie playing mentor.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 8:27 am I have a "natural chemistry" with Stewart: PattinsonHe may not admit that he is dating Kristen Stewart, but Twilight star Robert Pattinson has said that he has a "natural chemistry" with his co-star.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 8:24 am James Bond studio denied $300 mn set extension bidHollywood movie bosses have scrapped plans for a $300-million extension at the studio where the James Bond films are shot after they were denied permission to build on protected rural land.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 8:22 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 Butler to star in adaptation of Shakespeare’s CoriolanusGerard Butler will reportedly star in a new adaptation of the Shakespearean classic Coriolanus. The Scottish actor will purportedly share the screen with William Hurt and Vanessa Redgrave in the new production.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:57 am I have a "natural chemistry" with Stewart: Pattinson
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:55 am Alexandra Burke dating Winehouse's musician
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:51 am John had tough time shooting for 1:800 Love
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:47 am Charlize Theron kisses woman for $140,000
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 6:43 am John emotes on phone for his next!John Abraham never had to work as hard as he did to get it right for his forthcoming film 1: 800 Love. A large part of the drama unfolds through telephone conversations and it was a litmus test for the actor to emote on phone.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:55 am Christian Bale takes inspiration from Tom CruiseHollywood superstar Tom Cruise was the inspiration for Christian Bale's frightening portrayal of a bloodthirsty maniac in American Psycho, says the movie's director Mary Harron.Source: | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:36 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 Nothing funny about 'Fruit And Nut' (IANS Movie Review, Rating: *1/2) - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 5:04 am John Shea plays pedophile in a Tamil filmNevada (US) (ANI): Hollywood star John Shea is a pedophile in a Tamil social thriller Achamundu! Achamundu!Shot in USA in New York and New Jersey, it revolves around an Indian family in USA grappling with traditional and modern value systems andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:43 am I'm over and above box office: Karan Johar
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:41 am Jolie whips up b'day cake for son MaddoxWashington (ANI): Angelina Jolie was said to have whipped up a cake for son Maddox's birthday after taking pointers from TV chef Sandra Lee and her hit food show.The actress and mum-of-six allegedly created the sweet treat with the help ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:39 am Sam Worthington to star in Mad Max 4: Fury RoadMelbourne (ANI): Australian actor Sam Worthington has been tipped to play the lead role in the latest movie of the Mad Max franchise. The Terminator Salvation star will reportedly share the screen with Charlize Theron in the Mad Max 4: FurySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:33 am Keira Knightley beats Scarlett Johansson to win My Fair Lady roleLondon (ANI): Keira Knightley has beaten Scarlett Johansson to land the part of Eliza Doolittle in a new film adaptation of My Fair Lady, it has emerged. Now the 24-year-old actress will be seen starring in the film which will beSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Oct 2009 | 4:29 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 Madhur, Neil in spotllight - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Oct 2009 | 3:50 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 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 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
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