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God is on the side of devotional musicDevotional music is one genre that has shown no decrease in popularity in India at a time when all other genres of the Rs.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:28 am Ben Stiller proud of Obama's action on Haiti
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:27 am Saucy Globes are heavy on dark, sober themes
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:26 am Shyam Benegal's 'Manthan' to be screened at BerlinaleIndian filmmaker Shyam Benegal's National award winning movie "Manthan" will be screened at the fourth Culinary Cinema at the 60th edition of Berlinale Film Festival.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:25 am I can barely act, how can I direct: Big B
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:23 am I can barely act, how can I direct: Big BHe is among the creme de la creme of Bollywood.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:14 am Rahul, Konkona and Sophie to run at Mumbai Marathon
It's that time of the year again when the bustling city of Mumbai takes time out to put on their trainers and run, yes its time for the Mumbai Marathon. This year Bollywood as usual will be there on the track with Sophie Choudry, Rahul Bose and Konkona Sen Sharma who will be running the dream run.
Sophie will be running the marathon for the cause 'Seeing is Believing', while Rahul and Konkona will be accompanied by 6 kids from the Andaman. Speaking about this, Sophie says, "Sometimes we really don't value just how important vision is. I have seen my own grandma suffer due to age and it upsets me because she is so strong and active but her deteriorating vision has become an issue. 'Seeing is Believing' cause is fantastic and can help so many people in need. They have already restored sight to well over 2 million people and provide help in slums and under-privileged areas. I also would like to support CRY and Ehsaas in anyway I can. They are fantastic and protecting the rights of children. It is something I am very passionate about."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:37 am Priyan to direct two films under 100 cr deal with US based Ent. Fund
With all the major Bollywood film houses making production and distribution deals with their foreign counterparts, it's now the turn of super successful director Priyadarshan's production house 'Four Frames' to go international. The decade old production house has inked a deal worth $20 million with Woodpecker Holding Inc, a US based entertainment fund.
The production house will produce two Hindi feature films for the American firm, both of which will be directed by Priyadarshan. The first film is set to go on floors in April 2010 with a typical start-to-finish schedule in Lucknow.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:29 am Sandra Bullock movie makes box office history
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:21 am Jessica Alba dreams of career in politics
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:16 am Alexandra Burke unperturbed by bad press
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 5:58 am Sam Worthington to go blue for Avatar sequelAvatar star Sam Worthington is all set to go blue again and has signed for the sequel of James Cameron's CGI blockbuster.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 5:43 am My father is a real Veer: Salman KhanBollywood star Salman Khan, who is awaiting the release of his pet project Veer, says his father, acclaimed screenplay writer Salim Khan, is a real Veer (braveheart).Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 5:18 am Found: Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend in Raajneeti
If you were wondering who the blonde girl in Raajneeti's promos is, she's 30-year-old Sarah Thompson Kane, who plays Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend in the film.
In the first look of the film, Sarah's character is described as "an innocent who wanted nothing, but lost it all". Indeed, the buzz is that in the film, the US-returned Ranbir abandons his girlfriend to continue his family's political legacy.
Sarah's decade long career in Hollywood includes many films and TV series including Cruel Intentions 2 and the 2008 biopic Hansie. The actress is said to have been selected after multiple round of auditions to select the right face.
It's the first time Ranbir will be doing the jig with a non-Indian lady, onscreen, of course!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 4:48 am Cameron accused of plagiarising Avatar?Filmmaker James Cameron has been accused of lifting ideas from two renowned Russian science fiction writers for his latest flick Avatar. Know more...Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 4:44 am Coldplay accused of stealing songsBritish band Coldplay are facing legal action from a man who alleges he wrote three of the band's hit songs. Sammie Lee Smith claims he is responsible for composing the group's hit tracks Yellow, Clocks and Trouble.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:03 am Aerosmith to jam at gig without Tyler?Legendary rock band Aerosmith will reportedly perform their first show without frontman Steven Tyler at the 'Show of Peace' concert in Beijing, China in April.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:03 am Shahid's Chance Pe Dance releases today
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:00 am Cynthia Nixon to be honoured for gay rights workLondon (ANI): ‘Sex and the City’ star Cynthia Nixon is set to be honoured by a gay rights group at the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards in March. Nixon, 43, who came out as a lesbian after splitting from long-time partnerSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:57 am Adhyayan breaks his silence on KanganaAdhyayan Suman who last year remained in the news for his tumultuous association with Kangana Ranaut is now looking to rebuild his career after the storm. Adhyayan minces no words while saying he regretted the stormy affair with Kangana. "I wasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:49 am Media needs to be more responsible: A.R. Rahman - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:46 am Amitabh Bachchan takes Colors channel to US & UK It looks like the Bachchan's association with the fledgling channel Colors is for keeps. After the Big B's presence in Bigg Boss and Abhishek Bachchan in Bingo, the Big B has now been chosen to be the channel's brand ambassador in the UK and US.
The channel took a decision to speed-launch their airplay in the US and UK in the light of the Big B's splendid success as the host on Bigg Boss.
Says the channel's CEO Rajesh Kamat, "Our association with Mr. Bachchan for Bigg Boss proved beyond doubt that his reach on the home medium is as strong as his clout in cinema. We certainly wanted to extend our reach beyond India with Mr. Bachchan taking us to other countries."
Colors starts airing in the UK and US in the last week of January with Mr. Bachchan introducing the channel and specific shows to NRIs in the UK and US.
Says Kamat, "It would basically be the Big B weaning audiences abroad into our shows. We're giving Indians in the UK and US all ours shows, the full feed. With Mr. Bachchan's vocal endorsement behind us, we hope to capture the attention of Indians in Britain and America."
From these two countries Colors hopes to start telecast in other European countries and the Middle East.
The Big B would be the international brand ambassador of the Channel wherever it goes.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:44 am Kate Gosselin looks like one of Tiger Woods' bimbosNew York (ANI): Kate Gosselin, who ditched her trademark spiked bob for 7,000 dollars worth of long blond extensions, has said that she hates her new hair do. The now-single mother of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" had spent 20 hoursSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:41 am Charlie Sheen moves out of LA homeWashington (ANI): Charlie Sheen has decided to stay out of his Los Angeles home keeping in mind the restraining order stopping him from coming close to estranged partner Brooke Mueller, who is currently occupying the house, sources say. The couple hadSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:30 am Rihanna feels Chris Brown controlling and insecureMelbourne (ANI): Rihanna has opened up about her doomed relationship with Chris Brown. She has revealed that the R&B singer was ‘controlling and insecure’. The couple split last year (09) after Brown viciously attacked her after a pre-Grammy Awards party inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:26 am School of Schlock - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:21 am Neil Nitin Mukesh plays biker in YRF's next directed by Pradeep Sarkar
Tearing a page from his adopted-bhaiyya John Abraham's boyz' book of badmashi, for four consecutive nights last week, Neil Nitin Mukesh has been cruising the streets of Mumbai on a bike.
But while John likes to skid off on his foreign-made bike in the middle of the night for fun, Neil was doing it for a movie.
In Yash Raj Films' new production directed by Pradeep Sarkar Neil plays a biker cruising the streets of Mumbai with co-stars Kay Kay Menon and Piyush Mishra.
Though the production unit tried to keep it a secret, Neil was seen shooting right through the night in various parts of Mumbai including Kings Circle, Ballard Pier, Marine Lines and the Asiatic Library.
Though the security bandobast at all the shooting spots was foolproof, at Marine Lines, a large group of oglers and hecklers surrounded Neil. Even as the security guards tried to fob off the unwanted mobs, matters got progressively sticky for Neil and he had to be whisked away from the venue.
Says Neil, "Luckily Yash Raj's security arrangements are impeccable. We never knew there would be so many people on the streets post-midnight. Mumbai in the dead of the night was a new experience for me. This was the first time I was shooting on the streets of Mumbai since Sudhir Mishra's Tera Kya Hoga Johnny."
Though Neil isn't revealing much about the role in Sarkar's film, it's learnt that he plays a biker and has many dangerous biking stunts to perform. These never-before action scenes are being co-ordinated by action director Shyam Kaushal.
Neil has apparently had several close shaves on the skidding wheels this week. Laughs Neil, "I'm not telling you anything beyond the fact that our film is at the moment titled Production No 37. Don't ask me why. I don't think Yash Raj has made 36 films. And yes if my parents hear about me doing dangerous stunts they'll freak out."
Neil can't wait to work with Deepika Padukone. The two are paired together for the first time in Pradeep Sarkar's film.
"Deepika and I vibe very well. I've known her from the time she was seeing Ranbir Kapoor. We've gone out for dinner. Deepika and I have been rehearsing rigorously for this film for one month. She's a lovely co-star. I'm looking forward to working with her. She starts shooting at the end of January."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:20 am Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots remade in Kannada?This news might give an adrenalin rush! But yes, a few reports have claimed that production house Gemini Film Circuit has bought the South Indian remake rights of Bollywood blockbuster movie 3 Idiots. Sandalwood Power star Puneet Rajkumar and KicchaSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:18 am Neil Nitin Mukesh mobbed in MumbaiTearing a page from his adopted-bhaiyya John Abraham’s boyz’ book of badmashi for four consecutive nights last week Neil Nitin Mukesh has been cruising the streets of Mumbai on a bike. But while John likes to skid off on his foreign-madeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:15 am Jessica Alba dreams career in politicsWashington (ANI): Jessica Alba has admitted that she harbours political dreams and would love to run for office if she wasn't living the glamorous life of a movie star. The Fantastic Four star devotes much of her free time to aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:12 am Give credit where it’s dueThe Chetan Bhagat’s credit controversy might be on its way to getting resolved what with the author penning a post in his blog titled Moving to a solution. But the whole episode has left authors and directors wanting to do allSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:11 am Alec Baldwin not interested in younger womenLondon (ANI): Actor Alec Baldwin has said that he has no interest in dating younger women because he has nothing in common with them. The 51-year-old actor, who romances Meryl Streep in new movie ‘It's Complicated’, confessed that he doesn’t getSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:10 am I can barely act, how can I direct: Big B - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:02 am Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots remade in Kannada? - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:01 am Abhishek and Ash's ex, Vivek make up, courtesy SRK - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 1:51 am Anees Bazmi unfazed by not getting 'Singh Is Kinng' sequelThe fact that Anees Bazmi is not part of the sequel to his successful "Singh Is Kinng" has not dampened the busy director's spirits.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 1:36 am Aditya's mom accepts Rani Mukherjee - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Jan 2010 | 11:46 pm Wishing Neil Nitin Mukesh a very happy Birthday
This handsome hunk is one of the most prominent faces among the Gen-next breed of actors. Hailing from a filmy family, he made a rocking debut in Johnny Gaddar. He later followed it up with brilliant performances in films like Aa Dekhen Zara, New York and Jail. He is none other than Neil Nitin Mukesh.
Neil celebrates his birthday today and we at Bollywood Hungama give you an opportunity to extend your heart-felt wishes to Neil. You may do so by posing your wishes in the comments section below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Jan 2010 | 11:36 pm A Priyanka Gandhi calendar available online - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Jan 2010 | 10:36 pm Shahid takes a dig at Kareena - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Jan 2010 | 9:48 pm Reliance Entertainment eyes MGM bid - report - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Jan 2010 | 9:46 pm Conan O'Brien may exit NBC next weekConan O'Brien might be hosting the Tonight Show one last time next week on Friday as his ongoing debacle with the NBC for his show being pushed to a midnight time slot does not seem to be going anywhere.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Jan 2010 | 4:20 pm Chance Pe Dance review: average movieChance Pe Dance has Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D Souza playing the lead roles, with Mohnish Bhel also playing an important part in the movie. A common, predictable story. Shahid has performed well and his dance moves are a treat to watch.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Jan 2010 | 4:09 pm Amjad Ali Khan's sarod damaged on Air India flightWhen music-loving Mumbaikars gathered for what they thought would be an evening of soulful music by acclaimed sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, they were in for a surprise.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 2:23 pm TRS withdraws Adurs' boycott
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:55 pm My father is a real 'veer': Salman
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:32 pm Paa director puts his next film on holdDirector Balki has halted his plans for his next feature film until his wife Gauri Shinde, whom he met in the advertising world, makes her first feature. "She isn't going to rush her script. And I'm willing to wait," says director.Source: | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:30 pm Aniston denies reports of acting in Cougar TownHollywood actress Jennifer Aniston's spokesperson has dismissed reports that the actress will reunite with her Friends co-star Courtney Cox in the second season of her US TV hit show Cougar Town.Source: | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 pm Priyanka is Mohanlal's wife in Seven HusbandsBollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is now set to play Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's wife in Vishal Bharadwaj's next movie Seven Husbands. This will be for the second time that Priyanka will play multiple characters in a single film.Source: | 14 Jan 2010 | 11:19 am Antwon Tanner jailed for three monthsAntwon Tanner of One Tree Hill fame has been sentenced to three months in prison for selling more than a dozen Social Security numbers, which were stolen, for $10,000.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Jan 2010 | 11:14 am Media needs to be more responsible: A.R. RahmanReferring to the news reports of recent attacks on Indians in Australia, music maestro A.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 11:14 am Tanushree has three movies in her kittyBollywood actor Tanushree Datta, who did not have a single release in 2009, says the decision was deliberate as she needed a break, and it has not affected her career at all.Source: | 14 Jan 2010 | 11:05 am American idol pants on the ground, Larry Platt auditionThe 63 year old Larry Platt is certainly enjoying his 15 minutes of fame through American Idol season nine audition, with netizens making sure that Pants on the ground would be remembered as a hit, even if Larry Platt doesn't end up as a winner.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Jan 2010 | 10:15 am Preview: Chance Pe DanceChance Pe Dance is the story of a talented and passionate guy named Sameer. Positive and brimming with energy, Sameer juggles various jobs to keep himself afloat while pursuing his dream of getting a break on the big screen!Source: | 14 Jan 2010 | 10:05 am My father is a real 'Veer': Salman KhanBollywood star Salman Khan, who is awaiting the release of his pet project "Veer", says his father, acclaimed screenplay writer Salim Khan, is a real 'Veer' (braveheart).Source: Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 8:54 am I don't blame Kangna for anything: Adhyayan SumanBollywood actor Adhyayan Suman believes in learning from the past and does not blame actress Kangna Ranaut, with whom he was in a relationship, for anything.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 8:41 am Big B is brand ambassador for Colors in US, BritainBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in to endorse TV channel Colors in Britain and the US after a successful stint as the host of reality show "Bigg Boss 3" on the channel.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 8:41 am Yash Raj Films to offer 'YRF Enchanted Journey' in SwitzerlandBollywood's premier production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) has entered into an agreement with Indian travel and tourism company SOTC and Switzerland-based enterprise Brandinvest AG to offer Hindi movie fans a 'YRF Enchanted Journey' in Switzerland.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Jan 2010 | 8:36 am YRF and SOTC tie up to offer Switzerland experience to Indian-movie fans
Yash Raj Films has entered into an agreement with SOTC, the country's largest Travel & Tourism Company, and Brandinvest AG, a Switzerland-based enterprise. The partnership, signed by Mr. Yash Chopra, Chairman of Yash Raj Films, Mr. Zubin Karkaria, CEO & Managing Director of Kuoni India & South Asia, and Mr. Marco Casanova, Co-Owner & CEO of Brandinvest AG, offers a unique and once in a lifetime entertainment experience to Indians and Indian-film fans visiting Switzerland. The 'YRF Enchanted Journey' gives consumers a firsthand opportunity to live the authentic YRF experience by visiting original sites and locations in Switzerland used by Yash Raj Films, as well as engaging with various themes and elements seen in the Studio's most famous movies, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein, Veer-Zaara, Chandni, Darr and Bachna Ae Haseeno.
"We at YRF are convinced that this very special offering in Switzerland will provide a previously unattainable opportunity to a lot of Indians and fans of our films. It is a unique entertainment product that we are bringing to the market that promises to be a showcase offering for tourists visiting Switzerland. Film Studios across the globe have slowly shifted their focus to creating derivative 'entertainment experiences' around their actual movies, such as theme parks for instance, and we feel that this very innovative approach is a natural extension of the YRF brand of entertainment and provides a very personal experience for our audiences - something that has never been done before by an Indian entertainment brand. Moreover, I have lived some of the most intense and emotional moments of my life in Switzerland and I have used its spectacular locales extensively in a number of my flagship films that have been seen and loved by millions worldwide. I feel it is only apt that I now share this journey with YRF fans through a personalized walk down memory lane, and allow them to see these moments through our eyes. I am very excited to partner with India's leading travel brand, SOTC, and the highly reputed and skilled professionals at Brandinvest AG, in bringing this YRF experience to you", said Mr. Yash Chopra.
Mr. Zubin Karkaria said, "Bollywood is deep-rooted in the psyche of most Indians, and it gives us immense pleasure to be able to offer our customers a taste of Mr. Yash Chopra and Yash Raj Films' several blockbuster films shot in Switzerland. It is also an honour to be able to work with Yash Raj Films on an exclusive basis in this venture. We are convinced that this will be a very successful project, where we would be able to offer our customers an authentic Bollywood experience on our tours to Europe."
Mr. Jorg Krebs (Director Markets, Switzerland Tourism), representative of the 'YRF Enchanted Journey' Co-Host, Switzerland Tourism, added, "Switzerland is still a highly appreciated destination. Our travelers want to see our lakes and mountains and to touch our snow, of course. The 'YRF Enchanted Journey' tour spans the famous regions of Saanenland, Berne, Lucerne, Mount Titlis and Ticino and fits perfectly with our corporate strategy. Our guests can explore wonderful, dramatic landscapes and a truly diverse Switzerland experience. This first collaboration between a film studio, a tour operator and a country with a national brand, will bring fruitful results for all involved as well as new emotions and experiences for our guests."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Jan 2010 | 6:32 am A.R. Rahman to perform live in Sydney on Jan 16
In spite of the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia, music maestro A.R. Rahman's much awaited Sydney concert at the Parramatta Park on January 16 will be taking place as per schedule. Australia Network will broadcast this mega concert live across 44 nations.
Rahman will perform with 40 Indian musicians and Bollywood dancers on stage. High-impact lighting displays, choreographed moving video screens and audience interaction are among the other highlights of this musical extravaganza. The live concert is conducted as part of Vivacity and the 2010 Sydney Festival.
The A.R. Rahman concert, co-hosted by Australian cricketing legend Matthew Hayden and ABC presenter Miriam Corowa, is a free event supported by the New South Wales Government.
Hayden, in a statement issued by the Australian Embassy in Delhi, said, "I am honoured and thrilled to be a part of A.R. Rahman's unique outdoor extravaganza and the Sydney Festival. Rahman was born in Chennai, a city that I have come to love and a part of India that is very special to me for many reasons. I am excited that many Australians will be able to enjoy what millions of people around the world have come to love and appreciate- the incredible Mozart of Madras and the amazing Indian musicians and Bollywood dancers."
Australia Network will broadcast the entire event on Saturday January 16.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Jan 2010 | 6:15 am 'Maharashtrache Nacha Baliye' semi finals start tomorrowThe dance escapade of 'Maharashtrache Nacha Baliye' is drawing to a close. The three remaining couples shall battle to reach the finals over the next two days. It remains to be seen who'll go home and who'll make it to the finale.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Jan 2010 | 4:30 am Excessive length? 'Veer' director Anil Sharma clarifies
Period films come with the baggage of excessive length. Recall the running time of JODHAA AKBAR. Now the excessive length of VEER is the topic of discussion within the film fraternity. Reportedly, the length of the film exceeds 3.30 hours.
VEER director Anil Sharma, who has got so used to rumours by now, laughs it off. "Really? Is that the new rumour pertaining to the film? Well, let me dishearten the rumour mongers by clarifying this. The final length of the film is 3.04 hours, which includes the opening and end titles. And I plan to bring it further down to 2.50 hours," the veteran director informs me.
He continues, "The length of the film never shot up to 3.30 hours. Even when I watched the loose edit, it was barely a few minutes more than the final length. But, as I said, I plan to limit the running time to less than 3 hours."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am 'Housefull' will now arrive in April
The clash has been averted. HOUSEFULL was confirmed for release on 20th May, but with KITES arriving on that date, HOUSEFULL producer Sajid Nadiadwala has decided to bring the film earlier. Why clash with another biggie, that's what most film-makers think these days. And rightly so!
HOUSEFULL director Sajid Khan confirms the development, "HOUSEFULL was confirmed for April initially, but we shifted to May subsequently. Now we are planning to stick to our original plan of April. Kishore Lulla [Eros], Sajid Nadiadwala and I are meeting today to discuss the issue. In all probability, HOUSEFULL will arrive on 30th April."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 14 Jan 2010 | 3:55 am "I hadn't even met Shahid before Chance Pe Dance" - Genelia
Genelia D'Souza is all set for an eventful 2010 with Chance Pe Dance, It's My Life and Hook Ya Crook lined up in quick succession. This is not all as her South career is continuing to flourish as well with at least a couple of movies in Tamil and Telugu in the wings. With a good enough success rate behind her in recent times with Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Naa turning out to be a super hit and Life Partner making money as well, Genelia has managed to sail smooth. On the eve of the film's release, she gets talking to Joginder Tuteja about audience expectations from her post Jaane Tu..., the 'chanced' and the 'dance' element in
Chance Pe Dance and the Jiah Khan controversy.
So Genelia, is Chance Pe Dance one film where you get to look good as well as emote to a reasonable extent?
(Says after a brief pause) I won't say that there aren't any serious moments in Chance Pe Dance. In fact there are times when you stop smiling for a while and reflect upon what's happening in the lives of the protagonists. There is a definite story running in the background and though there is comedy for sure, it is situational rather than slapstick. There are some tender scenes which are heart-warming as you start relating to the characters played by Shahid and me.
In CPD there are times when you stop smiling for a while and reflect upon what's happening
With 'chance' already making it's presence felt, is it the 'dance' element that takes centre stage from here on?
(Laughs) Nahi nahi, the film is more about chance than dance. It's this one chance that Shahid gets and he goes all out to ensure that he makes best use of it. Dance just remains as a peripheral element. If you remember his Ishq Vishk, you would recollect that there were all kinds of moments in the film, whether happy, emotional, comic or heart warming. It's a similar combination with a different setup and storyline that we get to see here. Overall, Chance Pe Dance is a very 'Ken film'.
Errr... a Ken film? Now what's that?
I will explain. See, Ken is very good with his characters. An actor may be playing a second lead or a supporting role but still he/she would be remembered after the film is over. Say for example Shenaz (Treasurywala) in Ishq Vishk. Now she was really loved in spite of playing the character of someone due to whom Shahid moves away from Amrita (Rao). Still, no one really hated her in the film. Or for that matter Vishal who played the role of Mambo in the same film. I still remember him from the film. You know, when Ken narrates a scene to you, you enjoy it first hand and grasp it there and then. He creates those nice little sweet moments that remain etched in your heart.
Needless to say, one can expect such 'nice little sweet' moments in Chance Pe Dance too?
Yes, you can. After all it brings back the oft told belief that behind every successful man is a woman (laughs). Just kidding. I do have a very significant role in the film even though Chance Pe Dance is rightly being projected to be the story of this lead character who is an aspiring actor and goes through various phases without getting much success during his struggle period. As his girlfriend, I am there with him in his lows and highs and share his moments of sorrow or euphoria. I am indeed the driving factor in his life.
While one looks forward to how much do audience see the two of you together, one fact which cannot be denied is that it's a welcome relief to see a fresh new 'jodi' in the form of Shahid and Genelia.
Yeeeeaay, now that's so encouraging. And to think of it, let aside shooting with him, I hadn't even met Shahid before Chance Pe Dance. However, the moment promos of the film came on air first, there were hundreds of tweets that I got which stated how people were really enjoying our pairing. I guess there is this innocence factor which worked in our favour
Ken is very good with giving a likable depth to his characters
Well, on a different note, it wasn't really an innocent outing last year when your Life Partner released. There were quite a few detractors who come out in open and commented on your act. Many believed that not just did you go over the top in your portrayal of a rich arrogant girl but also lost the reputation of a sweet and simple girl that you had gained from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa days.
Aah, now I take it all as a backhanded compliment (smiles) that's because I was required to be that high headed, loud and a spoilt brat. I guess it was quite a thin rope to walk while never loosing that lovey-dovey side of my persona. This is why I take whatever criticism which came my way quite positively.
But since you were shrieking and throwing tantrums at every given juncture, many filmgoers complained that your character got on their nerves.
Which means mission accomplished! I had to make audiences feel miserable for Fardeen and empathise with him. If I got on their nerves then it means the character worked. That was always the intent. I had to stay true to the character and bring to life Sanjana who was just so unreasonable and knew nothing, whether it was art or house-hold affairs. This is why she continued to make all these false attempts at singing, painting, cooking etc.
Coming back to Chance Pe Dance, the fact is that the film is clearly being sold as a Shahid Kapoor starrer. Given the fact that you had made a definite place for yourself after Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Naa where you had a role equal to that of Imran Khan, don't you crave for more author backed characters? Are you willing to be a good looking arm candy?
Let's be practical, one can't expect every second movie to be Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Naa. What should be of utmost importance is that everyone remembers the character that I play. Just now you mentioned about my presence in Life Partner. Now that was a multi starrer with five principal protagonists, but still we are talking about Sanjana, right? I have to make a place in the film and give my best there. One can't expect to reach the highest level in each of the outings though I hope and believe that one day, the benchmark set by Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Naa will also be crossed
Meanwhile, even as the film's release is round the corner, what's your take on the entire controversy around Jiah Khan being dropped and you being roped in instead?
Let's not say that I replaced Jiah because that's not the fact. Main nahi karti toh koyi aur yeh role karta. It wasn't like after looking at me, the makers suddenly had a change in heart and asked Jiah to leave. In fact she was already out and the role was open for any other actor. The makers were hunting for a leading lady and they felt I suited the character. It's as simple as that.
Let's not say that I replaced Jiah because that's not the fact. Main nahi karti toh koyi aur yeh role karta
Now that Chance Pe Dance is carrying positive vibes, you must be utterly confident about 2010 beginning on a hit note for you?
I am a firm believer in destiny. People come and tell me that Chance Pe Dance is looking good and it's a definite hit in the offering. But really, I take it all with a pinch of salt. Of course while you are working in a film, you know the direction it is headed towards. Still, you can never be too sure. Success as well as failure are pre-written. If a film sails through then great but if it doesn't then one cannot be blaming anyone. This is why when I sign a film; I pick a subject thinking if it will make me happy as an actor. I don't work for hits of flops.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Jan 2010 | 3:40 am Namo Venkatesa Review: a good watchNamo Venkatesa is a budle of romance, drama, action and entertainment. Venkatesh is seen playing a role of Parvathaneni Venkata Ramana, who is an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara. Trisha is playing an important role in the movie, but Venkatesh and BrahSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 14 Jan 2010 | 2:45 am Sanju, Anil, Suniel, Akshaye turn Sardars in No Problem
The fact that Anees Bazmee is not part of the sequel to his own successful Sardar saga Singh Is Kinng has not dampened the busy director's spirits at all.
At this very moment he is shooting the pre-climax song for his comedy No Problem on a set at Film City with his 17 principal male actors and 150 junior artistes, all dressed as Sadarajis dancing to a boisterous number entitled Mast Punjabi.
Says Anees, "The fun part of it is, not a single principal actor or junior artiste is a Sardarji. They're all disguised as Sardarjis for a number that is my tribute to the community I came to love while making Singh Is Kinng. The Sikhs too love me, so much so that I'm said to be a half a sikh myself. I had to do something after Singh Is Kingg to show my love for that wonderful community. The climax of No Problem is my tribute to the Sikhs who keep urging me to do the sequel to Singh Is Kinng."
Anees admits there has been no feelers from producer Vipul Shah to do a sequel to Singh Is Kinng.
And only Vipul can tell why I haven't been approached to do Singh Is Kinng 2 when the entire concept, look and execution of the first film is mine."
Anees says he would accommodate Singh Is Kinng 2 into his busy schedule even at this later stage if Vipul asked. Since Vipul is directing the sequel, Anees whose affinity to the Sikh community is intense, decided to write the entire climax of No Problem as homage to the Sikh community.
Every actor from Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and Anil Kapoor to Paresh Rawal, Vishwajeet Pradhan and Suresh Menon is dressed as a Sardarji.
"It's supposed to be a roadside Punjabi dhaba in South Africa. We've called it The Dhaba. All the 17 main actors and 150 junior artistes barring Vijay Raaz are Sardarji. And a sign on the set says 'Punjab 0 Kms'."
Adds Vipul Shah, "I've nothing against Aneesbhai. We did Singh Is Kinng amicably. But at the moment he's directing many projects. He's over-committed. When he did the first Singh film for me, I was accused by producers of stealing him away from other projects. I don't want that accusation on my head again."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:50 am
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