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My Name Is Khan'not about terrorism: KJo
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 9:03 am Katrina undergoes minor surgery
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 8:20 am 'My Name Is Khan' not about terrorism: Karan JoharPutting speculations to rest, director-producer Karan Johar said that his forthcoming film "My Name Is Khan", that has Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in main leads, has nothing to do with terrorism.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 7:52 am Top Telugu stars face ire of pro-Telangana groupsThe Telugu film industry has landed in a crisis, with pro-Telangana activists stopping the screening of movies of actors opposing the proposed separate statehood to the region.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 7:47 am Katrina discharged from hospital after minor surgeryBollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who successfully underwent a minor surgery at the Breach Candy hospital here, has been discharged today.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 7:26 am Kannada film producer Chandulal Jain deadVeteran Kannada film producer Chandulal Jain, who produced hits like "Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu", "Bhaktha Siriyaala" and award winning Hindi film "Godhuli", died today, after a prolonged illness, at his residence.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 6:29 am Katrina Kaif hospitalized; undergoes surgery
Katrina Kaif, who was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai early this week, has reportedly undergone a surgery.
However, what the young Bollywood star is suffering from is not yet known. The actress had been advised complete bed rest earlier but yet she was seen making intermittent public appearances at a wedding and the Triumph lingerie show in the past fortnight.
The gorgeous actresses, who has had a string of successful films at the box office this year including New York, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and De Dana Dan, will surely want to get back at her fittest best at the earliest. We at Bollywood Hungama pray for her speedy recovery.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Dec 2009 | 6:11 am Moss finding ex beau a date?
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am First look of My Name Is Khan unveiledThe first look of My Name Is Khan, which reunites superstar Shah Rukh Khan with Kajol on screen after eight years, was unveiled on Wednesday night at a star-studded event in Mumbai. Here're the detailsSource: | 17 Dec 2009 | 4:44 am PM lauds Amaan, Ayaan Ali KhanPrime Minister Manmohan Singh lauded the efforts of Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, sons of sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, for perpetuating India's great classical music traditions.Source: | 17 Dec 2009 | 4:19 am Wishing John Abraham a very happy Birthday
A birthday is something very special; a time that marks your entry into the world of the living and today is Bollywood's hottest hunk John Abraham's birthday.
John started off as a model and later progressed into the world of films with Jism in the '03 which earned him the Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. Later John followed this with his first commercial success Dhoom the very next year. John received two Filmfare nominations, for his negative roles in Dhoom and Zinda.
More recently, John was credited with films like New York and Dostana and has some big films lined up for next year.
On this special day today, Bollywood Hungama takes the opportunity to wish John Abraham a very happy Birthday.
You too can send in your birthday wishes by posting them in below.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Dec 2009 | 4:03 am Sameera Reddy gets a special birthday gift from Priyadarshan
What would've been a routine birthday bash for Sameera Reddy on Sunday night turned out to be a very special occasion when Priyadarshan, who has just given the actress her first hit since Race in De Dana Dan, turned around and said, "You're in my next film."
Sameera who has become very close to Priyan and his wife Lizzie and in fact spends all her free time during her frequent visits to Chennai in their house is still reeling in pleasure. "I couldn't have got a better birthday gift. Firstly it turned out to be Priyan and Lizzie's marriage anniversary. So we had my birthday and their anniversary party at Shristi Behl's residence. All three of us Lizzie, Priyan and I cut a cake."
The icing on the cake was Priyan's impulsive offer. "I don't need to ask him what it is or in which film. I trust him completely. He gave me a role in De Dana Dan that did justice to my presence. This, at a time when I was desperately trying to shed my sexy image."
Not many people know this but Sameera has a secret special appearance in the Bihar based film that Priyan is shooting with Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna and Bipasha Basu.
"How do you know about this?" Sameera demands to know. "So that makes it three films with Priyan. I'm really lucky to have Priyan and his wife as friends. Now when I go to Chennai is like a second home to me thanks to the work that I do. In fact my latest Tamil hit was mixed in Priyan's studio in Chennai, so the bond thickens."
Her prestigious film Nagesh Kukunoor's Yeh Husla remains stuck.
Says Sameera softly, "That's because the producers Percept have bungled. They're in a real financial mess. They owe almost everyone associated with them quite a lot of money."
Sameera herself remains solitary in Mumbai. "My sister Meghna is now married to a Greek and settled on the most exotic Greek island. My brother-in-law spoils me silly. They both love me because I convinced our conservative dad about the unlikely marital alliance."
Especially after her sister's marriage Sameera really misses a man in her life. "It gets really lonely. And I know I'm looking my best these days. Thanks to yoga, I've lost oodles of flesh. But what's the point of looking good when you've no one to admire you?"
Age may be just a number. But in Bollywood, Sameera knows her time is numbered. "At the party at Shristi Behl's, I just kept staring at Twinkle Khanna. She was glowing. She just keeps getting better with the years. I hope I look as radiant when I reach that age."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:56 am Wishing Riteish Deshmukh a very happy Birthday
He's a true blue Maharashtrian and took to the state's most famous industry Bollywood, despite his political family. So after hitting the theatres with Ramoji Rao's Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003, Riteish Deshmukh moved on do a string of comedies like Masti, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Bluffmaster, Dhamaal, Heyy Babyy and Malamaal Weekly.
The architecture graduate has in the recent years turned a new leaf with films like Aladin and the forthcoming Rann where he plays a hard-nosed journalist.
Here's wishing the peppy actor a very Happy birthday!
You too can wish Riteish by posting your birthday wishes in the comments section below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:54 am Rahul Roy set to enter Nepal's film industry
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:08 am Priyanka Chopra is the new brand ambassador of Asmi
The hot-and-happening Priyanka Chopra has signed up as the new brand ambassador of Asmi Jewelry. After playing herself in TVCs for a leading mobile phone company, the Bollywood actress will be again seen playing herself (model-actress) in this recently shot commercial.
The ad will be a show reel of her real life in which the feisty actress will mouth the line, "I believe everyday is a test where I must prove myself." The ad will also see Priyanka winning the Miss World title and receiving film awards.
Styled by Gavin Mingul, the actress will sport a girl next door, de-glam look and in the final shot walk up to a mirror; check out her diamond necklace and her earrings and turn to camera and say, "I believe in myself and... I believe in Asmi."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:07 am Peter Jackson plans balanced version of GallipoliWellington (ANI): Film-maker Peter Jackson plans to make a movie on Gallipoli ahead of the April 2015 centenary of the ill-fated Anzac landings on the peninsula in World War I. The helmer had planned to give a New Zealand perspective yearsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:58 am Udhayanidhi Stalin to produce Kamal's next filmThere was a wave of confussion as to who will direct Kamal Haasan's next film. But Kamal has clarified it on the trailer launch of Aayirathil Oruvan that it is none other than K S Ravikumar. It will be a bigSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:57 am Puneet's Raam postponed for GaneshThe release of Kannada movie Raam, which features Puneet Rajkumar and Priyamani in leads, has been postponed to the next week on December 25. Earlier, it was reported the the much-hyped movie would be released on December 18. Sources claim thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:55 am Rachel McAdams looks at world through green lensLondon (ANI): Rachel McAdams has confessed she suffers from the guilt of living a luxurious life, when she thinks of the planet’s environmental decline. The Notebook actress even sticks to using things she already has instead of buying new ones inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:55 am "The first thrill in 3 Idiots was to work with Aamir" - Madhavan
Madhavan is one of the 3 Idiots in the namesake film which is up for release. Meanwhile, he is also happy being in the company of the bigger idiot - Aamir Khan. For someone who is regularly doing multi starrers as well as solo affairs when it comes to Hindi flicks, he isn't doing quite bad for himself in the big bad city of Mumbai.
Even though all around perception is that Aamir would hog all the limelight in this much awaited film, Madhavan is chilled out about that. He believes that if this perception helps bring in the audiences into the theaters, it would only be beneficial for all.
"The entire point is that audiences should come into theaters to watch the film. After that it is up to all of us to make sure that they stay with us throughout. As audiences, you are just seeing the final results while us actors have been a part of this journey for more than a year", smiles Madhavan who was last seen in 13 B that saw quite some critical acclaim coming it's way and also did reasonably well at the box office.
He is one of the rare actors from down South who has been consistently making a mark in Bollywood every year. In 2006, it was Rang De Basanti, 2007 had Guru and 2008 saw Mumbai Meri Jaan. In the current year, after 13 B he would now be wrapping it up with 3 Idiots. Quite a happy situation, isn't it?
"Yes, it is a happy situation when I look at the years gone by and quite thrilling if I talk about 3 Idiots in isolation. The fact is, when you get to do a movie like 3 Idiots, the thrill hits you in stages", he exclaims.
And what really were these stages?
"The first thrill was due to the fact that I was working with Aamir (Khan) again after Rang De Basanti. Not many actors get this opportunity. Second thrill was when after giving a screen test, it became a reality that I was indeed working on the film. The third thrill was when I actually started going through the reading process in order to prepare for my role. This is the kind of moment when you end up saying - 'Oh my God, this is really happening'", he describes.
This is not all as he goes ahead and mentions the ultimate thrill of having worked in 3 Idiots. "You know what's the ultimate thrill that you get as an actor? That's when you reach the location; give your shot, the director says cut and then comes to you running to give you a hug. These are the kind of things that are just incomparable. In fact they are priceless. I remember Vidhu (Vinod Chopra) also coming up and saying that 'Madhavan, you have done a fantastic job'. Really, what more does one want", questions Madhavan.
Looking at the promos of 3 Idiots, one can't really pin point on one genre in particular. So in this Raj Kumar Hirani affair, are we looking at a light hearted outing, a drama, a feel good family film or something else?
"Ask me", laughs Madhavan, "After seeing the film, even I am trying to figure out that what sort of film is it actually. For the first time in my career, I am stumped with this query. Like in case of 13 B, I knew that it was a thriller and not a horror flick but when it comes to 3 Idiots, I have no idea and I don't quite know how to classify the film."
He further goes on to reflect, "In fact limiting it to one category would be untrue. The film encompasses all the 'navrasa' and though it may seem a little exaggerated, the fact is that whether it is comedy, drama, thrills or tragedy, it has just about everything."
Talking about movies other than 3 Idiots, it clearly appears that life has come back full circle for him. After Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein, he is are now being seen in his first ever Bollywood love story with the shooting of Anand Rai directed Tanu Weds Manu going on in full swing.
"Yes, you can say that", he agrees, "Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein was released way back in 2002 and ever since then I have wanted to do a love story. Now that it has materialized with Tanu Weds Manu, I am more than glad. Kangna is amazingly committed. She has been a wonderful co-star and genuinely excited about the film. She is a true professional."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:51 am Ranbir Kapoor smooches Priyanka Chopra - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:03 am Fardeen Khan planning to produce a comedy
Practically all actors have started their production house to make movies they believe in. Fardeen Khan's father, the late Feroz Khan, started F.K. Films years ago and has produced a string of movies, besides QURBANI, which was a smash hit. Now Fardeen is ready to follow in his father's footsteps and produce movies.
Fardeen has decided to produce his first film, which will not be made under his father's banner. "I will start a different production house for this one. It's a comedy," Fardeen tells me of his first independent project, but adds instantly, "I also plan to fulfil my father's dream of remaking QURBANI, which, of course, will be made under my father's banner."
Incidentally, Fardeen has a fantastic track record when it comes to comedies. NO ENTRY, HEYY BABYY, LIFE PARTNER and ALL THE BEST, comedies all, have been successes.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Dec 2009 | 11:53 pm 'Raajneeti' first promo to release with '3 Idiots'
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Everyone's keenly awaiting Prakash Jha's multi-starrer RAAJNEETI. It goes without saying that this is one of those keenly anticipated films of 2010 [it's slated for release in May]. While Prakash Jha had officially announced the release date of the film a month ago, one would be able to watch the first look of the film next week - almost five months before the film releases.
Yes, the first promo of RAAJNEETI will be unveiled with the prints of 3 IDIOTS next Friday. Reportedly, RAAJNEETI is the present-day adaptation of Mahabharata.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Dec 2009 | 11:49 pm Rahman concert in Doha, Sydney and MuscatAustralian film director-screenwriter-producer Baz Luhrmann has said, 'Whatever the style, the music by AR Rahman always possesses a profound sense of humanity and spirit.' The composer has also been termed by Time magazine as the Mozart of Madras.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Dec 2009 | 11:01 pm Veer songs reflect 18th century colonial culture: Sajid - Hindustan Times
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Dec 2009 | 4:07 pm 'My Name Is Khan' first look promo is a goose pimple evoking sensation
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My Name Is Khan and I am not a terrorist...this line from the First Look promo of Shahrukh-Kajol propelled 'My Name Is Khan' hits you with an incredible force that sends shivers of goose pimples within. Obviously the paramount question is that whether the SRK-Kajol chemistry works magic again. Yes, it does...Big Time. It seems the duo are meant to fall in love and transmit that love-electricity on celluloid to millions of people across the world.
MNIK promo successfully opens a window to what the basic story is, whips up an engaging drama and leaves you panting for more. Rizwan's (Shahrukh) disability is blanketed by Mandira's (Kajol) overwhelmingly deep affection. How 9/11 changes lives forever and for some strange innocent reason Rizwan wants to meet up with the President Of America. There's a strong resistance and guns blaze on the roads of suspicion.
There are two significant lines that stay with you when the promo is over. First one is: He believed that if you do good deeds...good things will happen to you. And the second is: We are stronger than our fears. It seems that the Writing will be the strong point of 'My Name Is Khan' and undoubtedly Karan Johar is treading a territory that in all probability will enrich the Indian film industry.
The production design looks top notch, cinematography is world class and the look of both Shahrukh and Kajol is different from what we've seen them in before. There's a small section of a song 'Noor-e-Khuda' which comes at the beginning of the promo and it seems Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have redeemed themselves after an average 'London Dreams'. The background score sounds very attractive too.
Kajol's breakdown scene sends chills down your spine. What a volcano of a talent she is. Shahrukh's intense sincerity binds your attention from the first frame of the promo till its last. This may be the turning point in the career of Shahrukh Khan, the fantastic actor, who amazed earlier with magnificence in 'Chak De India'.
It goes without saying that the First Look promo of 'My Name Is Khan' whets your appetite for the real thing. One of the finest First Look promos in recent times.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Dec 2009 | 2:40 pm Clooney starrer Up In The Air bags six Golden Globe nominationsGeorge Clooney starrer comedy-drama Up In The Air has been nominated in the best motion picture, best actor for Clooney, best actress in a supporting role for Farmiga and Kendrick each, best director for Reitman and best screenplay categories, said the official website of the awards.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 11:41 am X Factor Joe McElderry vs Rage Christmas No 1 bets offThe bets on UK Christmas number one track have been suspended. The betting which mainly took place between the Rage against the Machine and X Factor winner Joe McElderry track, Climb was called off after the former became the favourite.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Dec 2009 | 11:09 am Room to Aamir Khan proves costly for hotelA hotel in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district is in trouble for providing a room to Bollywood star Aamir Khan without establishing his identity.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:48 am When Downey Jr was intimidated by Brad PittRobert Downey Jr. has revealed he was terrified about stepping into Sherlock Holmes' shoes for Guy Ritchie's new movie because he was convinced he could never top superstar Brad Pitt's performance in the director's 2000 film Snatch.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:47 am PM lauds efforts to perpetuate classical music traditionPrime Minister Manmohan Singh today lauded the efforts of Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, sons of sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, for perpetuating India's great classical music traditions.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:45 am Critics Choice Movie Awards' nominations announcedQuentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds has received 10 nominations at the Critics Choice Movie Awards. George Clooney is up for the Best Actor for his role in Up in the Air, apart from Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:42 am Nicolas Cage to play a superhero in nextHollywood star Nicolas Cage is set to play a superhero in his latest movie Kick-Ass but unfortunately for the actor his character has no superpowers in the film.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:39 am Veer songs reflect 18th century colonial culture: SajidMusic director Sajid says he and his brother Wajid have tried to reflect 18th century colonial culture through their music in Salman Khan starrer period drama Veer.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:36 am I hope I don't drop the Olympic torch: AkshayAkshay Kumar, who will participate in the Olympic Torch Relay on Thursday in Toronto, keeps telling himself not to drop the torch.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:02 am Letting bygones be bygonesHrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor met up for a brief chat on Sunday evening at Mehboob Studio in Mumbai.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:00 am YouTube may charge for Channel 4, Five contentGoogle video platform YouTube is considering charging for content from Channel 4 and Channel Five through a subscription offer system. This is one of the possibilities for Google to generate revenue from this content.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:00 am Aamir weaves publicityActor Aamir Khan is leaving no stone unturned to promote his upcoming flick, 3 Idiots. As a part of the film’s promotional campaign, the actor ‘disappeared’ last week, only to subsequently appear in disguise in various cities.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 7:54 am Emosanal attyachar rocks shaadisThe Dev D anthem is the biggest hit at weddings this year, followed by the songs Jalwa and Dhan te nan.Source: | 16 Dec 2009 | 7:43 am Rahul Roy set to enter Nepal's film industryBollywood actor Rahul Roy, who made a sensational debut in 1990 with the romantic film "Aashiqui", and his One Stop Shop (OSS) company are now poised to enter Nepal's film industry with a love story that will also act as the promotional gimmick for the company in the Himalayan republic.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Dec 2009 | 7:41 am `Disguised` Aamir lands hotel in trouble !`Banarasi Babu` Aamir Khan has landed a Mughalsarai hotel in trouble.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 16 Dec 2009 | 7:32 am Aamir Khan's idiot act lands hotel in dockAlthough Aamir might have stayed using fake identity in Varanasi but it was not meant to hurt anybody or breaking any law, it is his celebrity status that has forced police to act to capture media attention.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Dec 2009 | 4:07 am "Sexy seductress? Who me?" - Neha Dhupia
As Neha gears up for her next film Raat Gayi Baat Gayi, where she is the central protagonist, she also reflects on De Dana Dan, one of the few successes that Bollywood has seen this year. While the world believed that the film would primarily revolve around Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal due to the return of Hera Pheri team, surprisingly it was new addition Neha Dhupia who also managed to make heads turn. Quite ironical since rather than being paired opposite Akshay Kumar or Suniel Shetty, she was hobnobbing with the likes of Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, Vikram Gokhale and Manoj Joshi.
A relatively smaller part in De Dana Dan did the trick for you. How did this happen Neha?
Well, I really don't know. This industry just continues to perplex me. After being in the industry for last 6 odd years, I had to make a choice. Do I want to be a girl who dances on screen and gives people some time to go and fetch their popcorn? Or should I be someone who entices audiences so much that they bring their popcorn well in advance to watch me act? I am happy that kind of clarity has started setting in.
I would be lying if I believe that in an Akshay and Katrina starrer I would have an easy way of making my presence felt
De Dana Dan was an Akshay starrer, had Katrina Kaif as the leading lady, was hyped due to return of Hera Pheri team and also featured couple of dozen other character actors. Weren't you worried that you may just miss the bus with so many passengers in the fray, especially with Katrina leading the charge?
Oh of course I was apprehensive. I, or for that matter anyone else, would be lying if he or she believes that in an Akshay and Katrina starrer you have an easy way of making your presence felt. De Dana Dan promos didn't quite feature me extensively and I remember that same was the case in Singh Is Kinng too. You have to take something like this with a pinch of salt. You have to make yourself understand that 'Ok, so here we have someone who is crowd puller so let it be. If he or she can bring audiences in and then you can impress them all with your act, you would end up benefiting from it eventually.'
It seems you are becoming a new favourite with Priyadarshan after Garam Masala, Chupe Chup Ke and now De Dana Dan.
The kind of confidence that Priyadarshan has continued to show in me over the years is a huge pat on the back. I had this hot and sexy image and while every other filmmaker wanted to put me in a bikini, he placed me in a salwar-kameez for Chup Chup Ke (which starred Kareena Kapoor in the lead). He is someone who made me believe that I could act. He was 100% confident I would be able to pull off my role in De Dana Dan quite well. I in fact remember asking him why wasn't he considering me as one of the leads in the film but he told me to trust him and wait and watch.
I remember asking Priyadarshan why wasn't he considering me as one of the leads
Well, one is waiting to watch you in Raat Gayi Baat Gayi now. Looks like you are back to playing a sexy seductress again since in the film you walk into a party full of married couples and create quite a few complications?
(Laughs) What makes you think that I am a seductress in the film? May be I am a victim myself in that party. Yes, in the film's context, I do flirt and have a drink with others around. But then may be I am a 'poor-little-vulnerable-I-don't-know-what-to-do' Neha than being a sexy seductress Neha. You never know!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am "To be part of Winter Olympics is one of the biggest happenings in my life" - Akshay
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Akshay Kumar has a new aspiration. He wants to learn gymnastics on par with the Russian Olympics winner Ivan Ivankov.
"My favourite Olympian sportsperson is Ivan. And as I watch his skills I want to now learn it so that I could apply it to my own dancing and fights on screen. I think gymnastics are the hardest and most dangerous sports in the world. He was unbelievably graceful. Ivan's agility and power is unbelievable. I want to try for it. In India my favourite sportsperson would have to be Sachin Tendulkar."
And cricket is the sport that Akshay needs to brush up for a forthcoming film. In fact the actor has asked the star-batsman to give him tips for his role as a cricketer in a forthcoming film.
Says Akshay, "I had to ask my director for a few days off from his tight schedule of Khatta Meetha. He kindly agreed. Now I'm very, very excited to be part of something as prestigious as the Winter Olympics. I just feel the whole experience will be truly inspiring. I think this is one of the biggest happenings in my life.
"I'm going to be so proud to have so many Indians, Sri Lankans and Asians cheering for me when I run with that torch. I know a lot of Indians in Toronto because it's my second home. I've never been more excited," said Akshay before he left.
Akshay says when he got a call from the Canadian Prime Minister's office informing him that he'd be carrying the Olympian torch, the actor didn't tell anyone. "Until it happened, I didn't believe it myself. I'm very lucky to be chosen for this honour. It'd be great to be standing on the same platform as Arnold Schwarzenegger. I wondered why they chose me!"
Akshay feels it is work for Special Olympics (physically challenged sportspersons) that did clinch the Olympian torch in his favour. "When it comes to sports, I've taken up a lot of responsibilities. When I joined Special Olympics three years ago, we had 1.5 lakh special athletes. Today we have 5 lakh athletes. Also I'm deeply connected with Canada. Toronto is like my second-home. I do a lot of charitable work. I even have a cancer ward in my father's name in a hospital in Toronto. I had taken my father for treatment to Toronto and they looked after him really well."
Looking back on 2009, Akshay says, "It was not a professionally rewarding year work-wise. But I am happy with De Dana Dan. Next year, I'll try my best to better myself. In 2010, I've Housefull and Action Replayy, all commercial cinema. My New Year resolution is to only do films that will entertain audiences."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Dec 2009 | 2:54 am
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