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Shahid steals show in 'Chance Pe Dance'At one point in this heartwarming journey into the life of a Bollywood struggler, one of the kids in the school where our hero teaches dance wonders how he manages to wear such trendy T-shirts when he lives in a car and has no money for food.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 8:22 am Michael Jackson wanted to work with A R Rahman
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 8:13 am Avatar, Basterds win big at Critics Choice awards
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 7:55 am Bullock, Madonna and Bundchen donate for Haiti cause
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 6:47 am Sanjay, Anil, Govinda and Akshaye in Indra Kumar's next
After having directed many hit films like Dil, Beta, Raja, Ishq, Masti and Dhamaal under his banner Maruti International, veteran filmmaker Indra Kumar is now all set to direct a film outside his banner for noted production house- Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd.
The film will star top actors such as Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Akshaye Khanna and one more hero in lead roles. The leading ladies are yet to be finalized.
While directing the as-yet-untitled film for Ashtavinayak, Indra Kumar will also be simultaneously working on Double Dhamaal (the much awaited sequel of his super-hit film Dhamaal). Double Dhamaal however will be made under his home banner Maruti International.
One will have to wait and watch if Indra Kumar is able to create 'Double Magic' with these two films later this year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 6:37 am Anees Bazmee signs up Akshay Kumar for Thank You
Ever since the Lady Luck has started smiling on Anees Bazmee, there has been no looking back for him. He is what one would call as the man with the 'Midas Touch'. Testimonies to this, stand in the form of blockbusters hits like Singh Is Kinng, Welcome, No Entry... to name a few.
Anees, who is busy with his next magnum opus No Problem, that has a gigantic cast of all the possible topnotch names, is now all set to roll his next film titled Thank You that stars Akshay Kumar. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Anees confirmed the news saying "Yes. I am starting UTV's Thank You. And so far, I have just signed Akshay Kumar. The rest of the star cast is yet to be finalized. All that I can say right now is that it will be a romantic comedy."
When we spoke to Vikas Behl, Chief Operating Officer- UTV Motion Pictures, he said "We are thrilled to have Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar on board for Thank You. It's an absolutely delightful story and will be a hilarious comedy. We hope to take comedy to the next level with Thank You."
Here's hoping that Anees 'Midas Touch' Bazmee continues his golden marathon run with Thank You at the Box- Office.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 6:35 am Susan Boyle's wild crooning at airport
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 5:25 am Steven Spielberg to produce documentary
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 5:13 am Anil Kapoor makes debut on '24' on SundayBollywood star Anil Kapoor is excited about his debut on Sunday on "24", a popular American TV series depicting a 24-hour period in the life of a government agent fighting fictitious terrorist threats to the US.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 5:12 am Sam Worthington signs for 'Avatar' sequel
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 5:05 am Love Hewitt throws sex party for friends
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 4:52 am Akshay Kumar chosen as the Brand Ambassador for Dollar banian
Bollywood is all about synonyms. While Aamir Khan is synonymous with Perfection, Salman Khan is synonymous with brawn and generosity, the one word (which says it all) synonymous for the 'Smooth Operator' Akshay Kumar 'Machismo'. One has to give it to Akshay Kumar when it comes to 'Machoism'.
Be it the silver screen or the product endorsement arena, Akshay Kumar has handled both with equal ease. After having endorsed a million products like Levis, Thums Up etc..., the latest one in his kitty of endorsements is 'Dollar banian'. According to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, "Keeping the said brand's positioning and image in the market, Akshay Kumar was an obvious choice".
Repeated attempts to contact Akshay Kumar proved futile.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 4:48 am "I don't want to play another Chatur" - Omi Vaidya
The one film that is taking the world by storm is Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots. While the 3 Idiots - Aamir, Sharman and Madhavan are surely basking in all the adulation coming their way, there is yet another actor who, before the release of the film was unheard of, but is now the talk of the town. Yes, we are indeed talking about the inimitable Omi Vaidya who played the role of Chatur 'Silencer' Ramlingam in 3 Idiots. Bollywood Hungama got in touch with the 'Chamatkaari' actor for an interesting rendezvous and found out that he is as funny off-screen as he is on-screen. Read on to find out more...
To start off, heartiest congratulations on bagging two awards at the Star Screen Awards...how is the feeling?
It's feeling unreal...actually surreal. To be honest...I thought I had a chance at winning the Best Newcomer award but never did I think in my wildest dreams that I would also end up winning the Best Actor in a Comic Role award. I was nominated alongside veterans like Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal etc, so didn't really think I had a chance there. When my name was finally announced, I couldn't believe my ears (smiles).
I thought I had a chance at winning the Best Newcomer award but never did I think in my wildest dreams that I would also end up winning the Best Actor in a Comic Role award.
Pre-release, not many people knew about you but after release you have become the talk of the town. What do you have to say about that?
Yeah...a few days ago nobody knew me. I could walk down the street without anyone recognizing me which was kind of nice. But now, wherever I go, most people recognize me as the guy from 3 Idiots and want to come up to me for a photograph or a handshake. The whole feeling is just sinking in. It's quite unbelievable. I don't know what the future holds but I am definitely looking forward to it.
What is the best compliment that you have received and from whom?
After the premiere of 3 Idiots, Shabana Azmiji came up to my mother and told her that ''He's done the best work in the film'' To me that was a really huge compliment coming from someone as reputed as Shabanaji.
After the premiere of 3 Idiots, Shabana Azmiji came up to my mother and told her that ''He's done the best work in the film'' To me that was a really huge compliment.
The one thing that people do know about you is that you are based in USA. Could you throw some more light on your background?
Yes! I live in Los Angeles, USA. That's where I grew up, but every year we used to come to India. My native place in India is Goa and I also did visit Mumbai quite often during my growing up days. I started acting when I was about six in Marathi mandal nataks and some English plays in the US. I learnt more about acting in high school and that's when I became really serious about films as a career. I went to NYU film school and learnt the ropes of filmmaking, editing, acting etc. I learnt the technical language used on the sets. After graduating in honors from NYU, I went back to Los Angeles and began auditioning for roles in T.V. serials and films.
What kind of work have you been doing in the USA?
I have done T.V. serials like The Office, Arrested Development, Kath and Kim, CSI: Las Vegas. I began doing lots of T.V.shows and ads. I was competing with not only Indian actors but other regular American actors as well and luckily succeeded in getting some good roles which was a good accomplishment in itself.
Staying in the USA have you been an avid Bollywood buff?
Not so much...I do watch Bollywood films but not many. I usually end up watching the ones recommended by my mother. Growing up, I remember having watched classics like Mughal-e-Azam, Padosan etc. Later on, Roja, Dil Se, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam are some films which I can remember having watched. I liked the work of actors like Naseruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, and Om Puri.
How did you land the role of Chatur Ramalingam?
I was here on vacation in India when one of my friends (who writes with Abhijat Joshi) told me that Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions is looking for an actor to play a part in 3 Idiots. I was apprehensive of going for an audition as I don't speak Hindi too well. Nevertheless I gave an audition. I said a few lines from 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' in my own typical broken Hindi and as luck would have it they really loved it. They thought that I would suit the role of the NRI character very well and the rest as they say is history. Raju and Vidhu had the vision and were willing to take the risk on somebody new like me. Luckily it paid off.
What was your initial reaction when you were offered this role?
I thought to myself, "What the hell am I getting into? A Bollywood film with Aamir Khan..." It all sounded quite crazy and too good to be true at that point of time. But then I said that lets stop thinking about it and focus on getting the character right
You are a Maharashtrian yet you got the accent of the NRI South Indian bang on. How come?
Yeah! I am a Maharashtrian with a Konkani background. I always had the American accent so playing the NRI part was not tough but since my character is a South Indian I had to slightly get a South Indian twang to my accent. I guess I have managed to pull it off. I took some references from how some of my South Indian friends
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I always had the American accent so playing the NRI part was not tough but since my character is a South Indian I had to slightly get a South Indian twang to my accent.
A lot of detailing has also gone into your two different looks in the film during the college scenes and the Ladakh / Shimla scenes. How easy or difficult was that?
It was really tough yaar. We first shot the Ladakh scenes in which I am 10 years older and slightly bald, for that I had to gain 10 kgs. Immediately after that we had to film the college scenes in which I am supposed to look thin and young. I had a month and a half to lose 10 kgs. I went on a strict diet on the advice of a nutritionist, started eating at regular intervals, took some supplements, did some light exercise and ended up losing 10 kgs. Then unfortunately because of the heavy snowing in Ladakh, we had to still shoot some remaining portions of the Ladakh scenes and guess what once again I had to gain back weight. It was quite crazy. In fact, around the same time I also got married and my wife was really upset with me as I was fat at the time of our wedding. She told me, "Who do they think they are? You are going to look old, ugly and fat in the wedding pictures? These photos are going to last forever'' I remember Aamir jokingly telling me, ''Tell her, everyone will see your photos when you are 45 and say that you haven't aged at all'' Luckily I managed to convince her that I had to do it for the role and she agreed. Now after seeing the film, she is really happy for me.
For the Ladakh scenes, I had to gain 10 kgs. For the college sequences I had to lose 10 kgs and then since some of the Ladakh scenes were left to be shot, I had to again gain 10 kgs
How similar are you to Chatur's characterâ¦are you as cut-throat competitive as him?
No... I don't think I am like Chatur in any way. I mean I wonât do the things he does to destroy competition in the film like distributing porn magazines and distracting other students during exams. I haven't even done such stuff (laughs)
The 'Chamatkaar- Balaatkaar' scene will go down in history as one of the cult scenes...describe the experience shooting for that scene.
(Laughs) Shooting the 'Chamatkaar- Balatkaar' scene was a lot of fun. We shot at the audi in IIM-B. We did the close-ups shots first so I didn't really know what the audience reaction would be like. Later on we had almost 300 students fill up the auditorium and though we thought it would be quite a task to make them laugh at the right moments, it was far from the truth. They were constantly laughing at each word I spoke. In fact only after shooting that scene did people actually notice me and come upto me. Till then they thought I am just another side actor hanging around on the sets and that's when I realized the impact of the scene.
Is that your favourite scene in the film?
Gosh... not really. The 'Chamatkaar-balatkaar' scene is no doubt hilarious but personally I like the drunk scene in which Aamir, Sharman and Maddy talk to each other on top of the water tank after being completely sloshed. I also love the last scene in which Chatur thinks he has got his revenge on Rancho and then receives the surprise phone call from Phunsuk Wangdu. I've been to the theatres to catch audience reactions and they simply burst out laughing seeing Chatur's reaction in the end.
The 'Chamatkaar-balatkaar' scene is no doubt hilarious but personally I like the drunk scene in which Aamir, Sharman and Maddy talk to each other on top of the water tank after being completely sloshed.
How was it bonding with the 3 Idiots - Aamir , Sharman and Maddy?
At first I thought that I may be isolated from their group talks considering that they are big stars in their own right. However I was wrong and that was absolutely not the case. They were completely welcoming and made me feel really comfortable. We chatted a lot during the breaks, they were keen to know about my background. Also they fact that I was not too much in awe of them because of my limited exposure to Bollywood helped me get even closer to them. They were really sweet and in general we had a jolly good time.
You've worked with one of India's best directors - Rajkumar Hirani...how was the experience?
Rajkumar Hirani is like the coolest granddad you could ever have. He is so relaxed and chill all the time. The man has made two cult films before this and now with 3 Idiots, he has set the bar really high. He completely trusts his actors and gives a lot of encouragement and confidence. Working with him was very easy. He seems like a simple man but is very smart. There are always a thousand things on his mind at any point of time. He is one of the main reasons why the film has turned out the way it has.
Rajkumar Hirani is like the coolest granddad you could ever have. He is so relaxed and chill all the time
Post release, the whole controversy surrounding Chetan Bhagat arose all of a sudden. What is your take on it?
To be honest, I haven't read Chetan's book. Raju told me not to watch any Hindi films or read any books, or even learn Hindi for that matter. So I didn't read the book. When I met Chetan at the premiere, he told me, ''Oh your character of Chatur was too mean compared to the character of Venkat in the book. You made him too mean. I don't think he liked my character (laughs)'' However the whole controversy reaching such levels is quite tragic and uncalled for.
Finally are you planning to stay in Mumbai or go back home?
Well! As long as the Hindi film industry wants to see me...I will be here. I have already started taking Hindi diction classes. I am looking and hearing out scripts. I don't want to play another Chatur so will watch out for something exciting and only then take it up.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:59 am Subhash K. Jha talks about Chance Pe Dance At one point in this heart warming journey into the life and trials of this Bollywood struggler a kid in the school, where our struggler-hero teaches dancing, wonders how their teacher ji manages to wear such trendy tee-shirts when he lives in a car and has no money for food.
"Arrey , those are duplicates of branded tee-shirts, you can get them at Rs 150 on the pavement," retorts a know-all kid.
That one fleeting moment sums up what Chance Pe Dance strives to squeeze into two-hour of fluid playing-time. The struggle for stardom is done on such a glamorized level of self-actualization so that the audience accepts these liberties for the pleasure of watching good-looking people look presentable in situations where they would otherwise appear unbecoming.
On the credit titles we see our struggler-hero prepare for another day of self selling to an unthinking entertainment industry, when one sees a slightly seamless splendour lurking at the heart of this film about a Dilliwallah's struggle to become a star in the Big Bad Bollywood.
Cliched theme? Yup! But sometime some of the most endearing truths of life emerge from situations that work in a direction opposite to the originality.
The fact that Shahid plays the struggler helps. It really helps. Here's an enormously watchable actor who can take away the 'acting' from a character and just make you look at what is being said and done on screen without the baggage of his personal life being carried forward.
Shahid's character, Samir, in the film is a struggler in all its shades. Samir, has defiantly left for Bollywood while his dad (Parikshat Sahni, endearing) is left wondering why his son needs to be a film hero in the first place (Bollywood).
Shahid goes through the predictable grind, but with such extraordinary sincerity and involvement, you suddenly realize the one truth about life's vagaries. Every struggle no matter how similar on the surface is different underneath.
Shahid brings out all the shades, nuances and layers in the struggler's inner world without bending the rules of commercial herogiri. This is a far better performance than it outwardly seems.
Whether romancing the funny girl-next-door (okay, a few block away)manifesting the disappointments of a struggler who's getting emotionally worn-out waiting for the big moment, or interacting with the kids in school(the director is almost as good with these angels from hell as Shekhar Kapoor in Mr India)Shahid just goes with the flow with a fluidity that goes beyond the dance-floor.
Oh, about Shahid's dancing, is there a better dancer in the film industry today?
The slim but confident plot moves smoothly on the surface. This one is a rom-com with a pleasing pungent flavour of Mumbai's sorrowful underbelly hidden, but palpable.
While Shahid struggles for stardom the narrative glides along at its own even pace seeking out the wannabe star's life as homeless road-dweller who sleeps in his car, and smirks at life's cruelties.
There are very few characters in the plot. Satish Shah, Mohnish Behl and Vikas Bhalla who come and go like images seen from a moving train. Director Ken Ghosh keeps the narrative free of complexities beyond the struggler's immediate preoccupations. And that suits the film's moderate temperature just fine.
Some moments especially with the kids, exude the warmth like rays of sunshine peeping through a partially open door. Watch the sequence where the kids share their lunch with their famished teacher. Awwwww!
Though the choreography is uneven and the climactic dance, a bit of a disappointment, Shahid comfortably keeps us watching the predictable but perky progression of this penniless pilgrim from the backseat of a car to the red-carpet.
While giving groovy guru-gyan to his students, our dance teacher, Shahid mentions Michael Jackson , Govinda, Prabhu Deva , Hrithik Roshan and Shiamak Davar among the best dancers.
We can easily add Shahid's name to the list.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:52 am Michael Jackson wanted to work with AR Rahman - The Hindu
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:42 am Bollywood writers want to script a better dealMUMBAI (Reuters) - When author Chetan Bhagat accused the makers of "3 Idiots" of not giving him and his book enough credit, he unwittingly put the spotlight on the plight of writers in the Indian film industry.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:42 am Imran Khan and Avantika Malik to get engaged today
The young and once available heartthrob of Bollywood is now unavailable, and it's official.
Imran Khan, the sweet chocolate faced hero, from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na will get engaged today to his long time girlfriend Avantika Malik. If you're wondering why no hype and hooplah was made about this one, well, that's simply because the couple have planned the engagement party to be a quiet family affair.
The couple has always been very candid about their relationship and have always been spotted attending parties and social dos together. It was therefore an obvious step to take this commitment to the next level and Bollywood Hungama wishes the two the very best.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:32 am I play a hateful person in 'Karthik Calling Karthik': Ram KapoorPopular television actor Ram Kapoor, who is sporting a new fit look after losing 11 kg, says he plays a mean and hateful person in his first mainstream Bollywood film "Karthik Calling Karthik" which also stars Farhan Akhtar.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:27 am Rajeev Khandelwal is the lead in Joker With the director Sourabh Narang of Rajeev Khandelwal's next project falling seriously ill, the actor has now gone to another project entitled Joker which starts shooting on 20th January. To be directed by Kumar Gaurav's cousin Vikram Tuli, the film, the story of a father and his young son was earlier supposed to be made with Javed Jafrey in the lead.
Sportingly Rajeev admits the role was earlier offered to Javed. "Joker has gone through many changes. I'm aware Javed Jafrey was offered the role."
Earlier when Javed was doing it, the son was to be 7-year old. With Rajeev in the cast the son's age is now 4.
The film to be shot at a stretch from 20th January to 20th February in New Zealand will star Rajeev with Prachi Desai playing his leading lady. Rajeev begins this film in lieu of Sourabh Narang's Return Gift which has now got indefinitely postponed until the director recovers.
There's just one hitch. The title Joker belongs to Shirish Kunder who is all set to start a film by that name. The makers of the Khandelwal film were hoping to get the title from Shirish. But with Shirish apparently ready to make a film of that title, Rajeev says their project will have to seek another title.
"We don't know what to call it because Joker was the most suitable title," Rajeev says helplessly, hoping for the ailing director of Return Gift to recover shortly. "Sourabh was about to start his film when this happened. We're all waiting for him to be well enough to start the film."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:52 am Salman's epic film to break records! - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:42 am I have no desire to direct: Paresh RawalParesh Rawal's acting skills are well-known and the popular actor also dons the producer's hat for several television serials but the veteran is clear that he will not turn director in the near future.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:30 am Look who is getting younger !Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that yoga was a mental and physical discipline by means of which the human-soul (jivatman) united with universe.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Mayank Shekhar's Review: Chance Pe Dance - Hindustan Times
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:57 pm Imran Khan and Avantika Malik to get engaged todayAvantika Malik, Imran Khan, the young and once available heartthrob of Bollywood is now unavailable, and it's official. Imran Khan, the sweet chocolate faced hero, from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na will get engaged today to his long time girlfriend AvantikaSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:12 pm Zarine Khan desires to be a doctor?All eyes are on the latest entrant Zarine Khan who is making her debut with none other than one of superstar Khan’s Salman Khan. So, expectations are bound to come in the picture. However, when asked Zarine was acting always onSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:03 pm Shahid Kapoor bowled over by Aamir KhanShahid Kapoor has always maintained Kaminey to be the path-breaking film in his career with due respect to Jab We Met which definitely became the turning point. The chocolaty hero has come a long way and has made many heads turnSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:38 pm Balika Vadhu bags Best Drama Series Award'Balika Vadhu' has bagged the Best Drama Series (Fiction) award at Chevrolet Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards which was unfolded on Jan 8, 2010 at Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri, Mumbai.On this exhilarating moment Sunjoy Waddhwa, CMD, Sphere Origins Multivision Pvt.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:28 pm Kutty – ReviewKutty, the movie is the remake of Telugu flick Arya with Allu Arjun in the lead. It is an entertaining movie altogether. Being an average flick there is no suspense in the movie as the story is known to all.Shriya SaranSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:00 pm Elton John won’t replace Simon Cowell on American IdolWashington (ANI): A representative for Sir Elton John has shot down rumours that the singer will be taking music mogul Simon Cowell’s place on American Idol next year. Cowell, 50, who has been with the U.S. talent show since its inceptionSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:55 pm Susan Boyle loses top US album spot to Ke$haLondon (ANI): Scottish singer Susan Boyle has been knocked off the top of the US album chart, after a six-week run at No 1, by newcomer American singer Kesha. According to Neilsen SoundScan, 22-year-old Kesha’s debut album, ‘Animal’, sold 152,000 copiesSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:53 pm Sam Worthington to go blue again for Avatar sequelWashington (ANI): Avatar star Sam Worthington is all set to go blue again and has signed for the sequel of James Cameron's CGI blockbuster. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 33-year-old actor will get digitised again as paraplegic marine Jake Sully forSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:48 pm Stephanie Beacham was offered £40k for a night of sexLondon (ANI): English actress Stephanie Beacham has revealed that she was once offered 40,000 pounds for a night of sex. The 62-year-old actress revealed about the scandalous dealing recently in Celebrity Big Brother, reports the Daily Express.The revelation came when glamourSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:46 pm Amitabh says he can barely actHe had been voted the Superstar of the Millennium yet superstar Amitabh Bachchan says he can barely act and doesn't see himself capable of directing a movie. In his latest blog the superstar wrote “I am often asked when I wouldSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:39 pm Anil Ambani may bid for MGM to expand Hollywood footprint - Economic Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:51 pm Vidya Balan has turned into the flavour of the season - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:14 pm Most musicians do not insure their instruments - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:58 pm Lady Gaga cancels Indiana concert for health concernsLady Gaga had to cancel her concert at Indiana's Purdue University as the Poker Face hit maker collapsed an hour before the show due to exhaustion and dehydration. The show has been postponed to January 23.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:23 pm Natalie Maines not on Dixie Chicks' comeback albumDixie Chicks' lead singer Natalie Maine is reportedly not a part of their upcoming album, which is being worked upon by sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison and is slated to release this year.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:13 pm Rituparno Ghosh's 'Abohomaan' to be released on Jan 22Maverick filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh's new Bengali celluloid venture "Abohomaan", portraying the complexity of a relationship between a director and an actress which takes a toll on their family lives, is all set to hit cinema halls on Jan 22.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:56 am Shyam Benegal suffering from throat noduleVeteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal is finding it difficult to talk, as he has got a nodule in his throat since a fortnight.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:53 am Riteish misses chanceActor Riteish Deshmukh missed the Mumbai premiere of ‘friend’ Genelia D’souza’s film Chance Pe Dance on Thursday following a two and a half hour delay in his flight from Delhi.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:48 am When debutants, Ben Kingsley left Big B embarrassedAmitabh Bachchan is proud to have worked with four newcomers in the new film "Teen Patti", saying even when he did not know his lines, they would be set and ready on the sets.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:46 am Is Avatar making people suicidal?The idyllic planet depicted by director James Cameron in his blockbuster film Avatar is giving rise to depression and suicidal thoughts among people who regret not being able to visit the planet populated by blue aliens.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:31 am Remembering O P Nayyar on his 84th birth anniversaryO P Nayyar is counted amongst one of the greatest music directors of all time. Here's an insight into the man behind unforgettable numbers like Ello main hari piya, Kahin pe nigahen kahin pe nishana, Maang ke saath tumhara et al...Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:19 am Mayank Shekhar's Review: Chance Pe DanceTo be fair, Shahid Kapoor can dance. He can certainly move his body, even if his performances don’t move you much. This claims to be a dance film entirely. Read on for full review.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:45 am Riya Sen makes debut on TVBollywood actress Riya Sen is making her small screen debut with a cameo in Paritosh Painter's TV show "Shree Adi Manav".Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:24 am Neil Nitin Mukesh gets mobbed on Mumbai roadsNeil Nitin Mukesh has been cruising the streets of Mumbai on a bike - for the shooting of his latest movie.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:18 am Stop being fickleThat’s Priyanka Chopra’s advice for people who play the numbers game in Bollywood.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:14 am SAB TV to bring silent comedy show in IndiaYears after Indian cinema graduated from silent films to talkies, the small screen is now get for a taste of silent entertainment through SAB TV's new show, tentatively titled "Sab Chup Raho".Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:51 am When debutants left Big B embarrassed - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:09 am Shah Rukh rules the digital domain with Twitter
Shah Rukh Khan's humour is "classic" and now his fans can have more of him courtesy his feeds on micro-blogging site Twitter. In a latest, SRK tweeted Indian Premier League chief Latit Modi, "got loads of work for khan release. dont know if i will make it to auction...also dont have money to buy any players. ha ha."
The maverick megastar started the New Year by joining the website on invitation of his friend, producer-director Karan Johar. The actor started connecting to his fans right from the word go. His first tweet went like, "hi everyone. being extremely shy i never thought i would be here. but my friend @kjohar25 insisted that i should learn to share my life."
It's no surprise then, that he his Twitter handle (id) @iamsrk has already amassed 74,992 in a short span of 13 days!
He's given fans a window into his world. Shah Rukh tweeted on Jan 12th,"now going. daughter awoke with a bad dream. she is too sweet. use to think when my cricket team wins the players r allowed a bubble bath." It's his family, films and his cricket team that find mention the most.
But there's also occassional chit-chat between his filmi friends. Like the friendly reply to Abhishek Bachchan, "wot r u doing up so late young man...will call paa just now and report you. love u man. last day of shoot tomorrow??"
Looks like the 125 tweets-old SRK is certainly on his way to become the top followed Bollywood celebrity on Twitter. So, whether his next film or his latest haircut, Shah Rukh's served hot and personal on Twitter.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:50 am I can barely act, how can I direct: Big BHe is among the crème de la creme of Bollywood. Yet, megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he can hardly act and doesn't find himself capable of donning the director’s hat any day.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:19 am Music maestros come togetherIn a unique concert that celebrates musical duos and their performances together through decades, Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain will take to the stage this weekend.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:07 am Who needs celebs?Producer Savita Raj Hiremath, who was behind the film Khosla Ka Ghosla, is back with her next venture, Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:07 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 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 I'm passionate about what I make: Deepa Mehta"It takes two years of my life to make a film. I am not an actor who makes films every four months. So it better be something that I am passionate about. Otherwise what's the point?" she said.Source: | 15 Jan 2010 | 5:36 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 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 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 Abhishek and Ash's ex, Vivek make up, courtesy SRK - Times of India
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