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Dharamsala to host film festivalThe fifth three-day Free Spirit Film Festival will be organised in this Himachal Pradesh hill station from Dec 10, an organiser said today.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 8:44 am Is Amitabh overloading on work?Superstar Amitabh Bachchan's workaholism is well known.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 7:17 am Aamir Khan says Atithi Devo Bhava
Not only does he make films with perfection but Aamir Khan also takes his initiatives very seriously. For the last one year, Aamir has been working hand in hand with the Ministry for Tourism to spread the message of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'. This has been an honorary commitment that Aamir has made and he isn't charging any remuneration for it. For him, it's all about promoting India's rich heritage and sensitising Indians about the fact that we are hospitable people.
The campaign 'Atithi Devo Bhava' made quite an impact the last time with Aamir appealing to the public to stop defacing national monuments and to be cordial to the tourists. The new ad films that Aamir is now working on with Rang De Basanti director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra will be a bit different. Interestingly, Aamir will be seen as a sutradhar (narrator) in the films.
Trust Aamir to go that extra mile to make an impact. Whether it's changing his looks or adding his own creative inputs, whatever Aamir does, he puts his heart and soul into it. Only this time he would be asking the citizens of India to put their best foot forward while playing the host.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2009 | 6:17 am Only big stars get written off: Preity Zinta
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 6:08 am Reliance BIG Pictures co-producing 'Raavana', says CEOReliance BIG Pictures had been associated with the Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai starrer "Raavana" from day one, the company's CEO Sanjeev Lamba said, denying reports that it had backed off from the Mani Ratnam directed project.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:50 am Rocket Singh goes to Dubai International Film Festival 2009
After garnering critical acclaim and commercial success, the men behind Chak De India, Shimit Amin and Jaideep Sahni are back again with their latest venture Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year starring the current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor.
Even before its worldwide release on December 11th 2009, Rocket Singh- Salesman of the Year has already bagged an important laurel. The film has been selected in the 6th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from December 9 - 16, 2009. The film will be part of the Gala Celebration of Indian Cinema section of the Out of Competition DIFF programme. This will also be the World Premiere of the movie. The screening is scheduled on 10th December 2009 at 19:00 hrs, in Madinat Arena Cinema. Ranbir Kapoor, Shimit Amin and Jaideep Sahni have been especially invited by the Dubai International Film Festival to attend the festival this year.
Now in its sixth year, DIFF 2009 is held in association with Dubai Studio City and supported by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Since its first edition in 2004, DIFF has established itself as an important cultural event in Dubai and the UAE. There has been a remarkable growth in the number of films presented and an increased interest in audience numbers. The festival has also seen a similar growth in the attendance of key international and regional filmmakers, industry professionals and members of the local, regional and international press.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:49 am Saroj Khan planning a Broadway with Madhuri Dixit
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Divya Bharti's cousin entering Bollywood?Industry is abuzz with Divya's cousin foraying into films. Reportedly Kainaat Arora is all set to do an item song in Priyadarshan's next. Here're more details.Source: | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:24 am I always wanted to be a porn star: SRK!In Delhi, SRK was at his witty best as he shared his `aspiration` of becoming a porn star.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:06 am Amitabh does not blame me for Aag: RGV
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:06 am Uma Thurman calls off engagement
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 4:23 am No sleep for 24 hours; health concerns arise again for Big B
The Big B's workaholism is by now a well-known fact in the industry. The past week has been exceptionally hectic even by his own standards.
Little wonder then that Mr. Bachchan dozed off at the felicitation ceremony on Saturday at Chennai at Satyam cinema where he was honoured by all the film federations of Chennai.
At the end of the evening, the Big B had 24 shawls to bring back from Chennai. A burden he was ill-prepared for, considering he had gone with only a day's baggage to Chennai.
When asked what he would do with the massive haul of 24 shawls, the Big B replied, "I'll give them away to the needy."
But the shawls were least of the Big B's burdens in Chennai. Extreme exhaustion finally caught up with him when he dozed off in his hotel before the felicitation ceremony and woke up thoroughly disoriented, not knowing where he was.
Director Balki who was with the Big B says, "He was fine. He finally had some sleep. You've to understand that this is no ordinary human being. Amitji is a miracle. He can continue working non-stop without sleep. Last week he was running around getting the premiere in place. Then on Friday morning, he left to shoot for Bigg Boss without any sleep after the premiere. After shooting the entire day in Lonavla, he attended the Bombay Times party and then on Saturday early morning he left for Chennai. At an age when a lot of us will be in a rocking chair, he is still rocking."
Rocking is all very fine. But those close to the Big B feel he is again overdoing his work schedules and needs to slow down, fast.
Says a person very close to the Big B, "After two major health scares recently, Amitji has refused to slacken his pace. Except for the break he took to be with Amar Singh in Singapore earlier this year he has been working round the clock.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Dec 2009 | 4:01 am New films on TV...good or bad?
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:17 am Jagjit Singh to croon in KashmirThe ghazal singer, who will perform in Kashmir today, said he had a huge number of lovers in the valley who have a strong passion for Urdu ghazals and also understand the nuances of the language. Source: | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:11 am Rihanna rubbishes dating rumoursLondon, (ANI): Rihanna has rubbished all speculation linking her to Justin Timberlake and Kanye West. The love life of the Russian Roulette singer has constantly been the top news of gossip circles ever since her violent split with Chris Brown earlierSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:11 am Amitabh and Abhishek on Hi! BlitzFather and son are at it again. Mixing masti and work we mean. It's a big deal when Bollywood's apex father-son duo does a special photo-shoot for entertainment magazine Hi! Blitz. So, what we have is an interesting cover picture (above)Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:04 am Salman and Kareena feature in jewellery adDespite the failure of Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna at the box office, Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor have been roped in as the new brand ambassadors for a jewellery brand. They recently shot for a TVC campaign for the brand atSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:01 am Narain in TroubleNarain seems to be in trouble now. It has been almost one year since he started shooting for the Tamil film Pookadai Ravi. He didn't commit any other films in any languages for that. And now the project has been stalledSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:59 am Kingfisher 2010 Calender – Part IXKingfisher 2010 Calender model Medha wants to be on the calender because she feels she is the right choice and has all the qualities all the qualities of a winner! The 20 year old model who stands at 5 feet 5Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:58 am Shahid needs additional security - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:55 am Lage Raho Munnabhai - The Original Screenplay: Book Review - Times of India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:55 am Salman, Deepika Padukone in Kick - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:55 am Ali Merchant back with a mean lookAli Merchant who was last seen in Yeh Rishta Kya Khelata Hai as Rituraj has recently entered the Star Plus afternoon show Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat in a parallel lead role. The actor has worked hard for this particular character bySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:53 am Rihanna refuse therapy after Chris brown assaultWashington (ANI): Rihanna refused to see a therapist after being assaulted by ex-beau Chris Brown earlier this year. The 'Umbrella' star was urged to seek professional help following her ordeal but ignored the advice because she wanted to figure it outSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:42 am Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan feature on the cover of Hi! Blitz
Father and son are at it again. Mixing masti and work we mean. It's a big deal when Bollywood's apex father-son duo does a special photo-shoot for entertainment magazine Hi! Blitz.
So, what we have is an interesting cover picture (above) and an intriguing insight into the life of the Bachchan's. In an interview to the magazine, Amitabh says, "Sons are always linked to their famous father. My father was a legendary poet. I always grew up from a very young age being called, 'Yeh Bachchanji ke putra hai.' Abhishek has to deal with the issue of a famous father the way I had to deal with it too."
So how does Abhishek react to growing under his father's imposing, larger than life persona? "Pa used to tell me as a kid that Dadaji (Harivanshrai Bachchan) used to tell him that the day your son starts starts wearing your shoes, he stops being your son - he becomes your friend. As soon as I tried Pa's shoes when I was 11 or 12 and realized it fits, from then we do everything together, like best friends do. The first time I went nightclubbing in my life was with my dad in Boston," Abhishek says.
But there's more. The latest star addition to the family, Aishwarya Rai - Bachchan is also talked about. "Aishwarya keeps it very real around us. She never expects me to be different, and lets me be myself," says Abhishek. Like father like son. No wonder we can learn a thing or two about humility and freedom from Bollywood's first family.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:41 am Susan Boyle's dream duet comes trueLondon (ANI): Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle lived her dream as she sang a duet with her idol Elaine Paige. The Scottish singer and the West End legend took to the stage with the classic track I Know Him SoSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:39 am Carrie Underwood strip to Bikini in BahamasLondon, (ANI): Country singer Carrie Underwood gave onlookers an eyeful after stripping down to her tiny bikini in the Bahamas. The 26-year-old songwriter, who was voted the ‘Most Popular American Idol’ star ever, was reportedly on a break as she wentSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:36 am Celine Dion to try for second child againWashington (ANI): Despite an unsuccessful IVF attempt, Canadian singer Celine Dion is ready to give it a second try. In August, the 41-year-old songtress announced she was expecting her second child after having embryos implanted in her womb, but her husbandSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:32 am Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor shine despite failure - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Dec 2009 | 2:11 am 'I get nervous before my films' release' - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:55 am New films on TV...good or bad?New movies are increasingly being beamed to homes not long after their release, thanks to Direct To Home (DTH) television or channels buying the screening rights early.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:47 am What prompted director Mudassar to carry Sush?A photo of director Mudassar Aziz carrying Sushmita Sen on his shoulders during the Caribbean shoot of their film "Dulha Mil Gaya" has been splashed all over the Internet, creating much buzz.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:41 am Mere Paas Maa Hai: The Indian mother in cinemaFor decades, many of our Hindi films revolved around an all-sacrificing, helpless, miserable mother. But now, the tables have turned, with them no longer restricted to their domestic roles and venturing into the big bad world outside.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:21 am Reliance BIG Pictures co-producing 'Raavan', says CEOReliance BIG Pictures had been associated with the Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Raavana' from day one, the company's CEO Sanjeev Lamba said, denying reports that it had backed off from the Mani Ratnam directed project.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:03 am Shah Rukh Khan calls off 'Fauji 2' - Spicezee
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Dec 2009 | 12:47 am Paa begins dull in overseas marketBeginning with a dull start, the film did pick up on Sunday, but could not be as great a success as it saw in the Indian domestic market. Per screen average earnings in US, where it was shown on 67 screens, was less than two lakh dollars.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Dec 2009 | 12:34 am Danny Cahill wins 'The Biggest Loser's eighth season''The Biggest Loser's eighth season' was won by Danny Cahill by losing 239 lbs during the competition. The runner up was Rudy Pails, who lost 234 lbs and 52.94 per cent. Pauls said that it is just determination, which helped him lose so much weight.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Dec 2009 | 12:33 am I will take no credit for it Jai Ho: Gulzar - Sify
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 8 Dec 2009 | 11:13 pm Deepika-Ranbir try to destroy each other - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 8 Dec 2009 | 10:50 pm ABCL revives with the success of PaaBefore giving a hit, Amitabh Bachchan in his acting career had nine flops in a row. After Zanjir his graph kept rising. Likewise, his production house ABCL had earlier given a string of flops like Aks, Major Saab, Mrityudaata and Tere Mere Sapne.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 8 Dec 2009 | 10:49 pm Raaz Pichle Janam Ka - 1966 plane crashRavikishen did a fabulous job as an anchor for the show. He has improved manifold and looks great and radiant on stage. The sets are painted in dark blue shades, creating the environment for getting in touch with your inner soul.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 8 Dec 2009 | 9:40 pm New films on TV...good or bad?New movies are increasingly being beamed to homes not long after their release, thanks to Direct To Home (DTH) television or channels buying the screening rights early. While many members of the film fraternity support the trend, saying that films nowadays don't have a long shelf life, there are some who don't.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Dec 2009 | 9:00 pm What prompted director Mudassar to carry Sush?A photo of director Mudassar Aziz carrying Sushmita Sen on his shoulders during the Caribbean shoot of their film 'Dulha Mil Gaya' has been splashed all over the Internet, creating much buzz. Though it looks like a romantic episode, the reality is completely different.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 8 Dec 2009 | 9:00 pm World of Warcraft: Adrianne Curry plays it nakedIcecrown Citadel is home to Arthas, the prince who has fallen and his enemies from Alliance and Horde have come to end his reign. Before the was begins, Arthas receives some fatherly advise but that is not friendly as his father has died.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 8 Dec 2009 | 6:45 pm Legends together: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan felicitated
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Dec 2009 | 6:20 pm Asha Parekh remembers Bina Rai
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 8 Dec 2009 | 10:52 am "With Kajraare, it's time to move towards larger commercial setup" - Himesh
Himesh Reshammiya is smiling again. He is happy to find himself in a zone where not many expected him to reach three years back when he announced his decision to turn an actor. After the release of Radio, which as per the actor was targeted for a niche audience, he now has three diverse films (including Aap Kaa Surroor and Karzzzz) behind him. Now, with Kajraare, he is taking another step forward and is aiming to explore a different world altogether.
"It's time now to move on to a larger commercial setup", Himesh adds, "After Radio, it would be a nice switch to move to Kajraare which is a mainstream film with universal appeal. The film's highlight is the way Pooja (Bhatt) has presented me. She has shot the film set against the backdrop of Petra (Jordan), which is widely recognized as the eigth wonder of the world."
While John Maththan's A Love Issshtory and Studio 18's Ishq Unplugged are also ready, it would be Bhushan Kumar produced Kajraare that would arrive first.
"(Mahesh) Bhatt saab has come up with such a sensational subject in the form of Kajraare while Bhushan has been a great producer. The music is path breaking as well and for audiences who have liked my compositions for Radio, I can assure that there is yet another beautiful score in the offering. Stay tuned", Himesh says with a tone of confidence.
Promotion of Kajraare will begin in a week's time and as per sources, there are some huge plans to reveal the First Look of the film followed by an intensive marketing and promotional plan.
"Let me not comment on this before it's time is due. It will be known to one and all when we unleash Kajraare", signs off Himesh.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Dec 2009 | 10:36 am Salman and Kareena feature in a jewellery ad
Despite the failure of Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna at the box office, Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor have been roped in as the new brand ambassadors for a jewellery brand. They recently shot for a TVC campaign for the brand at Mehboob Studio, Mumbai.
Expect fireworks as the star duo will be seen celebrating several occasions in the commercial, including Christmas and New Year.
Based on the theme of 'Special Togetherness', the brand celebrates relationships between a couple, particularly those that are special and based on long lasting commitments. Hence Salman and Kareena.
We are amused, despite the fact that Kareena and Saif Ali Khan have worked together in quite a few commercials, the special jodi as it were, has to be Salman and Kareena!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 8 Dec 2009 | 10:28 am Shotgun praises Big B's performance in PaaPutting the old differences behind Shatrughan Sinha today showered praise on Amitabh Bachchan for successfully portraying the role of a 13-year-old child in his film Paa.Source: | 8 Dec 2009 | 10:24 am Munnabhai's 'Gandhigiri' in book formAfter regaling the audiences world over and finding a place in Oscar library, popular characters and the witty dialogues of Lage Raho Munnabhai have come alive again in the form of a book.Source: | 8 Dec 2009 | 9:18 am I think of myself as a general store, where everything is available. You’ll get anything you want. Shahid Kapoor gets candid. |
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