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Kareena Kapoor is worth Rs 10 crores
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 8:24 am Live Chat: Sameera Reddy December 4 at 1600 hrs ISTShe is hot, hotter, and the hottest! She is someone for whom the words like 'grace', 'poise' and 'stylish' seem like an understatement. She is none other than Sameera Reddy, the very name that symbolises perfection to the core, in whatever she does. Even though her debut romance with the camera was in the Pankaj Udhas' music video 'Aahista Aahista', her climb on the success ladder was anything but 'Aahista'. A gradual though but-obvious step, this lady took her giant leap from doing music videos to films with Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, a film that gave Bollywood its very own all-rounder, who is not just a stunner, but also can act exceptionally well. She was recently seen in the season's blockbuster De Dana Dan. Sameera Reddy will be live with you guys on December 4 at 1600 hrs IST on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat. Make sure you tune in or simply be left out.Source: Indiafm.com News | 2 Dec 2009 | 7:33 am Kareena Kapoor spotted as the new Spider Woman
She is everywhere: on the hoardings, the bus shelters, not to mention of the TV and radio media, the internet, the newspapers. Well, if you are wondering as to whom are we referring to, wonder no further, as we are indeed referring to the 'Wonder-Girl' Kareena Kapoor, the Gen-Next Diva, who is not just the Numero Uno in Bollywood, but also has replicated the same status in the ad world too.
After selling anything and everything from colas to soaps, Kareena, this time round, is all set to promote the Chronotech range of watches (something that Bollywood Hungama had reported few days back) in a very dashingly different manner. This is one brand of watch, which has the gorgeous Kapoor chic dressed up as never before! As a part of the promotions, readers might recall that Kareena was earlier seen as the cute and sexy little mermaid. In continuation to the same series, this bomb-shell power house is all to prowl over the city as the spider woman. Considering her 'Killer Instinct' looks in the posters, one wonders about the saying 'If the looks could kill' and all that, holds any water!
We wonder what do the watch makers have in store for us, after making Kareena as the spider-woman. Can it be an Angel, or sayâ¦well, why don't we leave it up to your imaginations! You never know the wonder girl might just do a wonder on you!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Dec 2009 | 7:06 am I would love to have Ash as Mumtaz: Kingsley
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 6:24 am Making music for climate changeCapital to witness a musical concert that is all about global warming. Artists share the stage to spread 'tunes' to save the planet.Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 6:22 am Sallu, the superheroSalman Khan gets to flex those muscles as a superhero in Boney Kapoor's upcoming venture. The new flick is a sequel to one of bollywoods all time favourite movies. Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:54 am Helen Mirren to play Queen
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:45 am How Madhvan transformed into a 22 year oldBoth Aamir Khan and Madhavan had to work really hard to look like young IIT students. Things were slightly more difficult for Madhavan as he had to combat one of his most annoying health concern- his weight. Here's how he beat it.Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:20 am Uma Thurman had best kiss with ex-husband
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am Aamir, Sharman and Madhavan get drunk on the sets of 3 Idiots
By now its common knowledge that Aamir Khan is a perfectionist to the core. The cast and crew of 3 Idiots got a first hand experience of this during the shooting of the film. For a particular scene in the film, the trio of Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R. Madhavan had to be shown drunk. It was a night shoot and Aamir suggested that they actually get drunk to make it look more authentic. Poor Sharman and Maddy had no choice but to listen to their senior co-star.
Soon the trio started drinking and within few minutes were in their element completely. Director Rajkumar Hirani was happy with the way actors were giving their takes and wanted to shoot various options to choose the best. After taking a few retakes, the unit realized that they had run out of reel in the middle of night. When Raju Hirani got to know about it, he was worried because he didn't want this shoot to extend for another day and didn't want the cast to get drunk again.
The production team went all out hunting for the reel to check if any other film was being shot in the vicinity and if they could borrow some reels from them. Fortunately for them, there was a regional film being shot and the director of the film was more than happy to help Rajkumar Hirani with reels. Finally the team managed to get a reel to wrap up the shoot. After this interesting incident they surely much have said 'Aal Izz Well that ends well'.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:58 am Playback singer M G Sreekumar to be honoured
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:21 am Kat-Ranbir starrer set for TV premiere!A TV channel has acquired the rights to air Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani merely thirty-five days after its theatrical release. The film is still running successfully in more than 40 theatres in Mumbai though.Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:14 am Pravasi film fest to honour Saeed JaffreyThe first ever Pravasi Film Festival 2010, starting January 3-6, will honour veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey with the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to cinema. Here are the details.Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:07 am Helen Mirren to play Queen in Indira biopic?Veteran actress Helen Mirren is reportedly set to reprise her role as British monarch Queen Elizabeth II in Indian-origin filmmaker Krishna Shah's upcoming biopic on Indira Gandhi.Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:40 am Tata Elxsi - VCL expands to the USMumbai based Visual Computing Labs (VCL), a part of the Tata Group and one of the leading VFX companies in India, recently announced opening of its new studio in the US. Based in Santa Monica, LA, the new setup is designed for US based films and television production companies. Speaking at the announcement, Madhukar Dev, MD of Tata Elxsi, shared, "The new studio covers an area of close to 4,000 sq feet and has the capacity to accommodate 45 artists at a time who will be working on project basis and freelance model." To head the creative team of artists, the company has hired VFX industry veterans like Joel Hynek, Tricia Ashford and Treva Blue, who bring several years of industry experience with them. S. Nagarajan, COO of VCL added, "There will be a synergy between both studios i.e. India and the US which will provide services according to the clients' need." Pankaj Khandpur, Creative Director of VCL informed that the US setup will be operational from 7th December and that the first project of the studio is probably going to be a feature film.Source: Indiafm.com News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:27 am I'm looking forward to being a mom: Ash
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:17 am Himesh Reshammiya will watch Paa on Friday afternoonFor decades now Himesh Reshammiya has watched every Amitabh Bachchan starrer first-day first-show. Guess where Himesh will be on Friday afternoon? Not checking out the collections of his own release Radio, but glued to Paa in a theatre close to him. And no power on earth can change a rule that Himesh has been following from his childhood of watching every Bachchan flick on the day of release. Himesh Reshammiya is going ahead with the unthinkable. He's releasing his new starrer Radio along with the Bachchans' Paa. But there's no feeling of competition. On the contrary, Himesh is a self-confessed ardent fan of the Big B and that remains unchanged. "I've always been a diehard fan of Bachchan saab... I've to watch all his films first day first show. Paa is no exception. And so what if my own film is releasing side by side?" Himesh says he's ecstatic to have his film release on the same day as Paa. "I'm honoured to be pitted against my idol Bachchan saab. I'm also scared. But I'm sure both the films will do well." Himesh wants the Big B to watch Radio immediately. Err, that would take some time. Because post the premiere of Paa on Thursday evening, Mr. Bachchan will rush to Lonavala early Friday morning for Bigg Boss.Source: Indiafm.com News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 am Maleyali Jotheyali is Anjana Sukhani's birthday giftActress Anjana Sukhani is set to celebrate her birthday on December 10. The actress thinks that her debut Kannada film Maleyali Jotheyali, which is releasing on December 11, would be a wonderful birthday gift for her. She has lots of expectationSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am Arrests in Maoist violence rises to 72One more person was arrested Wednesday for his involvement in the alleged Maoist-backed violence in Orissa's Koraput district, taking the total arrests to 72.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:06 am Brothers suffering from progeria want to meet BachchanTwo brothers, Ikramul Khan and Ali Hussain who are suffering from progeria, a disease that accelerates ageing process, say their last wish is to meet Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and thank him for creating awareness about it.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:06 am Himesh to watch Amitabh Bachchan's PaaFor decades now Himesh Reshammiya has watched every Amitabh Bachchan starrer first-day first-show. Guess where Himesh will be on Friday afternoon? Not checking out the collections of his own release Radio, but glued to Paa in a theatre close to him.AndSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:06 am Jlo admits to be a reader of tabloidsWashington, Dec 2 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has admitted that she''s a regular reader of tabloids. However, the singer/actress, who had high-profile romances with rapper Sean ''Diddy'' Combs and actor Ben Affleck, and subsequent marriage to salsa singer Marc Anthony, added thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:05 am Rahman in cross-cultural music-heavy film projectNevada (ANI): Oscar winner A. R. Rahman will write the score of Street Dancing with Golden Globe winner English musician David A. Stewart, according to reports. Directed by Bille Woodruff (Beauty Shop) and scripted by David B. Harris (American Dreams), thisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:04 am Peter Andre vows never to take Katie Price backLondon (ANI): Singer Peter Andre has extinguished any hope of reunion with former wife Jordan, insisting he will never get back together with the glamour girl. The Aussie singer made the revelation following reports of his possible get together with JordanSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:58 am Mika slams at Lady Gaga's bizarre anticsLondon (ANI): Pop star Mika says Lady Gaga has reached the heights of stardom due to her 'weird' and 'bizarre' antics. Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, gained international recognition in the last one year, with a hit record and sell-outSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:57 am Shakira to talk about her charityLondon, (ANI): Shakira is all set to enter Oxford to talk about her charity work in South America. The Colombian artist is due to appear at the Oxford Union on 7 December.The ‘Hips don’t lie’ hit-maker’s charity Barefoot has built schoolsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:56 am Joanna Krupa's nude PETA ad with crucifix criticisedWashington, (ANI): Playboy pin-up Joanna Krupa's new PETA ad showing her wearing nothing but a crucifix has attracted the wrath of critics. They have called the advertisement totally inappropriate and exploitative of Christian symbols.The Polish-born beauty appears in the ad withSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:51 am Dileep to start charitable trustDileep started his career as a mimicry artist. Then he became assistant to the director Kamal. From there it was the stepping stone to heights for him and never got a chance to turn back. It seems that he has gotSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:50 am Lata speaks on receiving the Legion d'HonneurShe has won every award worthy of her stature including the highest civilian honor the Bharat Ratna in our country. Yet when the French displaying impeccably good taste as always decide to confer their highest cultural award the Officier de laSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:40 am AR Rahman in a cross-cultural music-heavy film projectDirected by Bille Woodruff (Beauty Shop) and scripted by David B. Harris (American Dreams), this pop-cross-cultural movie around cutting-edge dance competitions of New York and Singapore will star Cindy Gomez (Tribulation Force).Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:28 am Aamir Khan gets close to Katrina Kaif - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:21 am Abhishek will make a great 'Paa': AshAishwarya Rai says she is fully convinced that actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan will make a good father in real life because he is so "real and rooted". She also believes her husband is very good with children.Source: | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:18 am Happy New Year after Tees Maar Khan - IndiaGlitz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:09 am TV actors unfazed as Bollywood descends on small screenBollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Genelia D'Souza have thronged the small screen of late, but TV actors say they don't feel threatened by their presence as actors of daily soaps have a different appeal.Source: Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:06 am Now Malta markets itself to BollywoodThere is a common thread running through classics like Ridley Scott's "Gladiator", Stephen Spielberg's "Munich" and Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy".Source: Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:01 am Abhishek will make a great 'Paa': Aishwarya RaiAishwarya Rai says she is fully convinced that actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan will make a good father in real life because he is so "real and rooted".Source: Entertainment News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:00 am Madhavan follows Aamir, injures himself - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:28 am De Dana Dan showered with added chemistry - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:28 am Himesh doesn't smile much in real life - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:28 am I would love to have Ash as Mumtaz: Kingsley - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:16 am Priyanka and Shahid back together - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:23 am For World AIDS DayIt’s a day to be remembered to make this world a better place to live. It is a time to step up awareness, battle prejudice, improve education, and start prevention policies for countries with high incidence of HIV-AIDS...Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Soundarya Rajinikanth and Goa in big trouble! - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Dec 2009 | 11:38 pm Ben Kingsley seeks Indian money for "Taj" in downturnPANAJI (Reuters Life!) - British actor Ben Kingsley, best known for his Oscar-winning role as Mahatma Gandhi, is looking to India again, this time for financing for another historic Indian role -- Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 11:35 pm Tiger Woods had affair with cocktail waitress too - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Dec 2009 | 10:14 pm Celebrity endorsements; boon to advertisingIndia is a country which has always idolized stars of the celluloid world and this fact has helped products gain immediate attention and recall by bringing in a celebrity for endorsing a product.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:34 pm Interview with Sir Ben KingsleyEtched in the memory of probably all the Indians as the actor who lived Mahatma in Gandhi; Sir Ben Kingsley won the coveted Oscar for the role. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, from merinewscaught up with the legendary actor at IFFI0 09.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:29 pm Abhishek will make a great 'Paa': Aishwarya RaiAishwarya Rai says she is fully convinced that actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan will make a good father in real life because he is so 'real and rooted'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:01 pm Now Malta markets itself to BollywoodThere is a common thread running through classics like Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator', Stephen Spielberg's 'Munich' and Wolfgang Petersen's 'Troy'. All three films were shot in Malta, which is marketing itself as a cheap and diverse European film shooting destination to Indian filmmakers.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:00 pm TV actors unfazed as Bollywood descends on small screenBollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Genelia D'Souza have thronged the small screen of late, but TV actors say they don't feel threatened by their presence as actors of daily soaps have a different appeal.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 7:00 pm Naseer, Padmini team up for Bolo Raam
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Dec 2009 | 4:44 pm First Pravasi film fest to honour Saeed JaffreyThe first ever Pravasi Film Festival 2010, starting from Jan 3-6, will honour veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey with the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to cinema.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Dec 2009 | 11:39 am French honour for Lata MangeshkarThe French embassy will honour singing legend Lata Mangeshkar with the 'Officier de la Legion d'Honneur', France's highest civilian award, for her contribution to music. Here are the details.Source: | 1 Dec 2009 | 10:53 am Lata Mangeshkar on receiving the Legion d'Honneur
She has won every award worthy of her stature including the highest civilian honour the Bharat Ratna in our country. Yet, when the French displaying impeccably good taste as always decide to confer their highest cultural award the Officier de la Legionne d'Honneur on Lata Mangeshkar, she humbly bows to another acknowledgement of God's generosity.
"I don't know why God continues to shower his largesse on me when I've reached an age when I've received more love and honour than any human deserves. But the French are a class act. And I feel doubly honoured to be chosen by them."
Lataji will be getting the award at an event at a suburban hotel in Mumbai on December 2. "It would be part of the French Film Festival that's being held next week. They've sent me some invites which I've given to people very close to me. The rest of the film industry, I've no idea about. I know I've the industry's blessings, though."
Among the invitees to witness Lataji's French honour, Amitabh Bachchan is also expected to attend, though the premiere of his home production in on the very next day (December 3).
Earlier, the Big B received the same award at a function in Delhi last year, though he was conferred the award after Lataji. Says the Nightingale, "Actually, I got this French honour three years back. But I was in no condition to receive it. I was actually on drips when I was informed about the award. Now when I had completely forgotten about it, they called to say they're giving me the award on December 2. I thought they had forgotten about it too," she laughs her still-girlish laughter, and adds, "Actually I think it was my Rakhi-brother Shivaji Ganesan who was the first Indian artiste to be given the Legionne d Honneur. Then came me and Amitabhji."
Must say the French have good taste. Laughing at the observation, Lataji says, "People say recognition has no meaning beyond a certain stage in one's growth as an artiste. I say it's never too late to be told people love you."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Dec 2009 | 10:28 am Akki, Kat rain song back in De Dana Dan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:58 am Fans dissect Twilight sequel for bloopersNew Moon, the much-awaited sequel to the cult hit Twilight hasn't been spared by sharp fans who are busy spotting errors in the film.Source: | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:07 am US war drama wins top film at Gotham awardsThe Hurt Locker, a suspense film about a the US Army bomb squad unit that defuses bombs in Iraq, won best feature at the Gotham awards, the top U.S. East Coast independent film awards.Source: | 1 Dec 2009 | 8:50 am Bhansali bends rules for Aishwarya
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Dec 2009 | 8:41 am Big Cinemas opens 15th multiplex in MalaysiaBig Cinemas Lotus Five Star, a joint venture between Reliance MediaWorks Ltd and Lotus Five Star group, inaugurated its 15th multiplex in Malaysia Tuesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 7:08 am Lata 'doubly honoured' for being chosen for French awardThe French embassy Wednesday will honour singing legend Lata Mangeshkar with the 'Officier de la Legion d'Honneur', France's highest civilian award, for her contribution to music. The 80-year-old says she feels doubly honoured to be chosen for the honour.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 7:04 am First Pravasi film fest to honour Saeed JaffreyThe first ever Pravasi Film Festival 2010, starting Jan 3-6, will honour veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey with the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to cinema.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 7:03 am "Radio is for class, not mass audience" - Sonal Sehgal
Radio arrives in a couple of days from now and along with Shenaz Treasuryvala, Sonal Sehgal is one of the two leading ladies opposite Himesh Reshammiya. In a conversation with Joginder Tuteja, Sonal is happy to declare that Radio is a film made mainly for class audience, how she can very much relate to the subject of the film and whether the film actually goes on to narrate ground reality.
Looking at the storyline of Radio, it seems to be pretty much exploring the complexities in today's relationships. Is that true?
Absolutely. In fact I see something like this happening all around with me with my friends. When the film's script came to me, I was like 'wow, finally there is somebody who is making a film like this'. The film makes a statement that 'Wake up guys, smell the coffee'. Radio comes with the kind of subject that everybody is waiting for. Something like this has never happened in Bollywood. It tells people to take a real look into relationships.
Radio comes with the kind of subject that everybody is waiting for
How much do you actually relate to the film's subject?
Very much. In the film, my character Pooja gets divorced with Vivaan (Himesh Reshammiya). But still, there is no love lost. They are still friends. In today's relationships, there isn't anything black and white, well, unless you have been a part of some really dirty break up. Nobody centres his/her life around love any more. Relationships have become like a habit. It's not like after a break up, you never see that person's face again. It's not that hardcore. It happens that two months after a break up, you feel a little low and instinctively call up your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend because that's a person you have actually shared quite some time with. The intention is not to get back to that person. It's just that this person has also been a friend for such a long time and it takes time for a relationship to fade away.
Himesh says that unlike his previous two films that were targeted at masses, this one is a complete class affair. Do you agree?
Of course Radio is a classy affair. See, Radio is a contemporary enough subject and the luxury of such a relationship, as evident in the film, is for classes. Look at masses; for them it's primarily about meeting ends. On the other hand, Radio is about complications, social networking sites etc. In fact, masses may not really understand what we are discussing here. This is something that we have been very clear about even during our entire promotion because we didn't want to give a wrong impression to people. Perhaps my cook may come to me tomorrow and say that 'Ma'm, hamein to samajh hi nahi aaya ki picture kya thi'. I am prepared for that because the movie is mainly for classes.
Radio is a classy affair
Radio is a two heroine setup with Shenaz as well. Like any other leading lady, even you would have wanted to ensure that you both get even footage, right?
See, both of us have really well etched out characters due to which none of us are counting our minutes on screen. One has to be mainly worried about whether your character is sound enough or not. Since it is, I didn't feel insecure at all. This is why there was no competition. If anyone of us had to think so, then first and foremost we should have worried about Himesh as a competition. Everybody has his own place and each one works because of other.
But when two good looking women come together, there is bound to be some competition?
Aah, you are hell bent on creating a war here (laughs). When I say there was nothing wrong between Shenaz and me, it's a fact. You may question on our dressing style and all. Perhaps one can even sit and fight that why are my clothes different from hers. But then look at it this way, my character is mostly seen in the house while Shenaz is in a radio station. So obviously I would be in my tank tops and shorts while she would be more dressed up. (Smiles) I can't fight with the director that why have you given her a pretty dress. One has to think logically.
I can't fight with the director on why he has given Shenaz a pretty dress
Talking about dressing up, the current crop of females is quite uninhibited when it comes to skin show. In fact it has almost become a part of an actress profile. Any boundaries that you have set for yourself?
For me, it is not about skin show but wearing something in which I am comfortable enough. Take for example Katrina Kaif, she has not worn a bikini till date but she does wear shorts. Look at the kind of impression that she has managed to make over last few years. The ground reality is that people in big cities do wear tank tops and shorts so it's not a big deal at all.
Other than Radio, you also play the main lead in Nagesh Kukunoor's Aashayein (with John Abraham). Didn't you ever feel like beginning with a conventional love story?
When you are not a star child and don't come from a filmy family, you don't really sit down and decide on what you pick and choose from. Having said that, I have been a huge fan of Nagesh Kukunoor right from his first film so Aashayein was indeed a good beginning. Of course, God always has a better plan and after Radio, I am sure there would be many more positive outings.
One can't deny the fact though that Radio has too much of competition around. The film follows De Dana Dan, comes along with Paa and is followed by Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year.
Well, in that case, all the best to all of us (laughs). I am sure there are enough people out there who want to catch different kind of cinema. Other than that, 'kismat' is something that no one can fight and compete with, so why worry? Let's wait, watch and hope for the best!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Dec 2009 | 5:58 am Shahid sculpts eight-pack abs for 'Chance Pe Dance'Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh flaunted six-pack abs, but Shahid Kapoor is doing two better -- he will show off eight-pack abs in his forthcoming film "Chance Pe Dance".Source: Entertainment News | 1 Dec 2009 | 5:47 am 25th anniversary Rock and Roll hall of fameStar-studded show from the music world take the stage at New York's Madison Square Garden to celebrate a quarter century of the Rock and Roll hall of fame.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 1 Dec 2009 | 5:20 am New Moon is full of errorsThe much-awaited sequel to the cult hit 'Twilight' New Moon, is full of errors. Seventeen errors have been spotted in the vampire drama starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, which also have been reported to the website 'MovieMistakes.com'.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 1 Dec 2009 | 4:08 am Malegaon blasts spoofed at IFFIThe film titled "Yeh Hai Malegaon ka Superman" takes a comic view on the events of the Malegaon blasts.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Dec 2009 | 3:48 am Sunil Shetty skips pa-in-law's 80th birthday for Goa Film Festival
It was, after all, his first ever film festival. Sunil Shetty who attended the 40th International Film Festival in Goa on Saturday for the screening of his new film Red Alert, has reluctantly chosen to play the professional instead of a family man for once. Explains Sunil, "I had to choose between attending my screening in Goa and going for my father-in-law's 80th birthday celebration in the US. My wife and her entire family, who are like my own family, is there. I am like a son in my wife's family. Moreover, ever since my father-in-law lost his wife he hasn't been himself. It was a heartbreaking decision. But one that my wife helped me to make."
Sunil's father-in-law turns 80 this week. And it is a very special occasion especially for a family-oriented man like Sunil.
"But I had to be in Goa for the screening of Red Alert on Saturday (28 November). The film was a sell-out at all the screens in Goa. The film is being recognized at international film festivals. I think the goras are very keen to know about the naxalite movement. They've heard about other forms of unrest across the world. But naxalism is new to them."
Sunil is also excited because he has never attended a film festival before. "Goa is my first film festival. Can you believe it? In all these years I've never been to a film festival in my life! I wasn't there earlier this month at the South Asian International Film Festival in New York where I won the Best Actor Award for my performance in Red Alert. This time I had to be there for my festival."
Sunil whose realistic performance as a naxalite in Red Alert is getting him critical applause is also pleased with the response to his just-released no-brainer De Dana Dan. "It is a full-on paisa-wasool Priyadarshan film. And we've all given our sweat and blood to it."
Sunil had a major accident while shooting the climax which kept him bedridden for months. "The chest region is still not fully healed. But like I said De Dana Dan was a whole lot of fun. Then I've another comedy Anees Bazmee's No Problem coming up. I think I am finally done with making mistakes in my career."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Dec 2009 | 3:40 am Karan Johar signs Rensil for next film with UTVNotwithstanding the box office failure of Kurbaan, Karan Johar, Rensil D'Silva and UTV Motion Pictures would be making another movie together. In fact, work has already begun on the scripting of the film and Karan has declared that the trio has a point to prove this time around. "At Dharma Productions, one of the prime virtues is that of loyalty. Our track record shows that. I have never doubted Rensil's capability even though the film hasn't worked at the box office. This doesn't stop me from having him direct another film for my production house. Similarly, our association with UTV has been great too. I am thrilled with the kind of support they gave to Wake Up Sid and Kurbaan. This is why it is imperative that we all come together again", says Karan Johar. After Kurbaan, Karan admits that quite a few lessons have been learnt and he is sure that they won't be repeated. He comments, "With our next outing together, we have to prove to one and all that we can come up with not just a critically acclaimed film but also a commercial success. I have in fact already told Rensil to go ahead with his next film. I am sure he would be rocking again and come up with a quality outing." Kurbaan, although a well made film, saw some brickbats coming it's way due to it's serious theme and stark execution. Looking at the film's fate, is the team of Karan, Rensil and UTV looking at playing safe and coming up with an out and out commercial outing? Or are they still going to follow an offbeat route? "It is not in Rensil's DNA to play to the gallery", smiles Karan, "He is not into quintessential routine Hindi cinema. Yes, he would be making something unique this time around too though the bottom line would be to keep things commercially viable for sure."Source: Indiafm.com News | 1 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am Aamir, Katrina launch coffee table book on Hindi cinemaAamir Khan and Katrina Kaif have launched 'Cine Blitz Gold Love and Longing in the Hindi Cinema', a coffee table book that pays tribute to the Hindi film industry. Both actors are excited about their look on the cover, as it resembles the poster of Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman in 'Pyaasa'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Dec 2009 | 3:04 am It's bonus time: Akshay-Katrina rain song back in De Dana DanThe inevitable has happened. Owing to popular demand, 'Gale Lag Ja' - the rain song and dance number featuring the lead pair of Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif - has been added to the film's narrative. Though this much hyped song had created quite some buzz en route to the release of De Dana Dan, it was chopped off from the final copy of the print since it was adding to the film's length. However, the makers of De Dana Dan were open to the idea of incorporating the song as an added bonus if audiences demanded so and the film worked at the box office. With weekend collections being quite strong worldwide, the final call was taken around bringing back the song in the narrative. Confirms Ratan Jain, producer of De Dana Dan, "We were clear that the song would be added only if the film did well at the box office. There was no point doing that if (God forbid) people wouldn't have been going into theatres. Now that the weekend collections are out, we know that there would be repeat audiences for the film. For them, it would be another incentive to watch the film again while for the first timers, it's an added bonus." Since the film's running length is a little less than 3 hours already, would the incorporation of song be of any further impact? "No", says Jain, "The length of De Dana Dan is still the same. To compensate for those 4-5 minutes of the added song, we have edited an equal duration of a few scenes from the film." 'Gale Lag Ja' would now appear in the first half of the film at the point when Akshay calls Katrina to the hotel in order to share the kidnapping plan and then run away with the ransom amount. Meanwhile, Ratan Jain is ecstatic with the kind of collections that the film is showing with every passing day. "Saturday and Sunday were far better than Friday while Monday was more or less similar to Friday, which is superb", he says, "Normally, films fall quite rapidly on Monday but we have stayed on very stable grounds. The collections are superb overseas as well, whether in UK, Gulf or elsewhere. In India, we have seen Rs. 23 crores coming in just from the weekend which is superb. All our distributors are very happy and we are all set for a bountiful first week."Source: Indiafm.com News | 1 Dec 2009 | 2:51 am Now enjoy Julia Roberts starrer 'Eat, Pray, Love' tourHindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged the tour company that while showcasing Hindu prayers-traditions-concepts-meditation to the groups, stick to the authentic version.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 1 Dec 2009 | 2:42 am
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