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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 8:13 am National Award for 'Gaggara' will help dying art: ShivadhwajKannada actor-director Shivadhwaj, whose first Tulu venture "Gaggara" has won the National Film Award for best regional movie, says it will help in highlighting the problems of dying folk culture of Tulu speaking people.Source: Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 7:26 am Sting operations are fun: Riteish DeshmukhBollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh, who plays an investigative journalist in the forthcoming film "Rann", says sting operations are fun as long as "we (celebrities) are not at the receiving end".Source: Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 6:38 am Aamir, Rahman to get Padma Bhushan!Actor Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, along with living legend Rekha, have made Indian film industry proud.Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 26 Jan 2010 | 5:13 am Vidya Balan in never-seen-before role in 'Ishqiya'Promos of "Ishqiya" have caught on in a big way and it is obvious by now that Vidya Balan would be seen in a never-seen-before role in it.Source: Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 3:41 am Pitt's brother wants Brangelina to split? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 26 Jan 2010 | 3:16 am Chinese city renames mountain after AvatarA city in central China has renamed a mountain after the US blockbuster movie Avatar, which set a Chinese box office record until its run in the country was cut short. The majestic peak in Hunan province previously known as Heaven and Earth Pillar or South Sky Pillar has been officially renamed 'Avatar Hallelujah Mountain'.Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 3:16 am Ranbir, Katrina will win National Awards for 'Rajneeti': Prakash JhaDirector Prakash Jha is confident that his film "Raajneeti" will fetch the prestigious National Awards for Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.Source: Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 1:49 am Sonal Mehta to get 55 lakhs as out of court settlement for Rann
In spite of Ram Gopal Varma's loud protestations about the writer's claim being nothing more than an attempt to make mileage
just days before his film's release, to avoid an impending stay order on the release of his Rann this Friday, Ram
Gopal Varma has apparently been persuaded to make an out-of-court settlement with the writer Sonal Mehta.
Though nobody is mentioning the sum, Mehta has asked for and apparently is likely to get a sum close to Rs. 55 lakhs as
out-of-court settlement.
While the film's producers have in principle agreed to pay up the compensation to avoid the film's impending released being
delayed, director Ram Gopal Varma in a sudden outburst of indignation, is reluctant to cough up the substantial amount of
money. According to him, this settlement would amount to succumbing to last-minute pressure tactics.
The next court hearing is on Wednesday morning. But for all practical purposes Sonal who apparently produced SMS messages and
e-mail in court on Monday to prove her charges that Rann was indeed based on her idea/script, has triumphed and will
on Wednesday walk away with a hefty amount as compensation to facilitate the release of Rann.
Co-producer Madhu Mantena says, "We're in the process of making an out-of-court settlement. But Ramu is dead against it.
However, the prints of Rann have to be sent out and we can't afford any more delay."
As for Ram Gopal Varma all he will say tersely is, 'The case is still subjudice and not going to be settled till Wednesday.
On principle, I'm against this kind of compromise. But we have no time and cannot delay our release."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Jan 2010 | 1:49 am Robbie Williams to reunite with Take That for Haiti charityLondon (ANI): Singer Robbie Williams will reunite with his former band Take That for a Helping Haiti single to help victims struck by the massive earthquake that shook the Caribbean region. The singer, who quit the group in 1995, will teamSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jan 2010 | 12:39 am Victoria Beckham gets £25m offer to design Dubai hotelLondon (ANI): Former Spice Girl singer Victoria Beckham has been presented with an opportunity to help design a luxury hotel for a whopping 25million pounds fee. The ruler of Dubai, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, personally wrote to ask her onSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jan 2010 | 12:37 am Arshad Warsi plans to produce films regularly
Click above for movie stills: Ishqiya
Arshad Warsi is enjoying playing the role of a producer. The talented actor has already completed his first film, HUM TUM AUR GHOST, which is slated for a March release. The film was initially titled KAUN BOLA. "Yes, but HUM TUM AUR GHOST sounds cute. It evokes interest in the film," Arshad smiles.
The film was completed quite some time back, but the release date was pushed forward intermittently. "That's because I wanted ISHQIYA to come before HUM TUM AUR GHOST. But ISHQIYA got pushed ahead because Vishal Bhardwaj wanted to bring KAMINEY before ISHQIYA. And KAMINEY got delayed due to the producers versus multiplexes strike. That explains the delay in the release of HUM TUM AUR GHOST," Arshad states.
Arshad plans to continue producing films. "I enjoyed the process of making this film. In fact, I plan to produce films regularly. Whether I star in them or not, is besides the point," Arshad states confidently.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am Hollywood biggies in 'Teen Patti'?
After winning accolades in PAA, Amitabh Bachchan will now be seen in two diverse films [RANN, TEEN PATTI], enacting equally diverse roles. While Bachchan enacts the role of a media moghul whose word is considered gospel truth in RANN, he enacts an equally challenging role in TEEN PATTI.
It's a known fact that Sir Ben Kingsley also plays a crucial part in TEEN PATTI, but there are murmurs that Hollywood heavyweights such as Pierce Brosnan and Richard Gere also appear in cameos. "That's completely true. There's no reason why we would keep them under wraps if they were part of TEEN PATTI. But the fact is, they aren't," TEEN PATTI producer Ambika Hinduja tells me.
Another news doing the rounds is that the film has gone over-budget, from Rs. 12 cr. to Rs. 20 cr. "Not true again. I'd like to clarify that the budget of the film was never Rs. 12 crores. Also, the film was completed within schedule and there was no question of the budget hitting the roof," Ambika sets the record straight.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am Brangelina split rumors spark ‘Brad-Jen’ reunionMelbourne (ANI): Amidst rumors of a split between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, bookmakers have begun betting on a reunion of the ‘Troy’ actor with his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston. International bookmakers Ladbrokes have reportedly put the odds on the rekindling ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 26 Jan 2010 | 12:21 am After Padma Shri, Saif thanks all his directors - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 26 Jan 2010 | 12:11 am School Master received wellSchool Master, superstar Vishnuvardhan’s 199th film, released on Friday all over Karnataka. Starring Vishnuvardhan opposite Suhasini Mani Ratnam, the film is about a father who takes revenge for the death of his child.The film opened to a very good response inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:54 pm “I am not a very good business man”-Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan, ’the phenomenal actor’ seems to have been blessed and showered with the Almighty God’s good will in abundance. We wonder, is this the reason behind his electrifying persona and sparkling energy that he possesses? Though this could be oneSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:38 pm Karnataka bags three National AwardsKarnataka has bagged three National Awards for two Kannada movies Gubbachigalu, Vimukti and one Tulu movie Gaggara for the year 2008-09. P Sheshadri's film Vimukti has been awarded as the Best Regional Film, debutant director Abhay Simha won the Best Children'sSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:17 pm Hollywood biggies in Amitabh's Teen Patti?After winning accolades in Paa, Amitabh Bachchan will now be seen in two diverse films [Rann, Teen Patti], enacting equally diverse roles. While Bachchan enacts the role of a media moghul whose word is considered gospel truth in Rann, he enactsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:10 pm Sonal Mehta to get 55 lakhs as settlement for Rann - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:42 pm All you wanted to know about 'Ishqiya'
After making waves with her last film Vidya Balan has become the talk of the town, and more so thanks to her upcoming film Ishqiya. The buzz is humongous and fans the world over are waiting with bated breath for this Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Vidya film, we at Bollywood Hungama know how much our users are waiting and hence bring to you a special page dedicated to telling you all you ever wanted to know about the film Ishqiya.
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- Promo 1 (Ishqiya)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:40 pm Shah Rukh Khan lands Moon crater honour - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:38 pm Sonal Mehta to get 55 lakhs as settlement for RannIn spite of Ram Gopal Varma's loud protestations about the writer's claim being nothing more than an attempt to make mileage just days before his film's release, to avoid an impending stay order on the release of his Bollywood movie RannSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:28 pm Vidya Balan in never seen before role in 'Ishqiya' - The Hindu
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:23 pm After Padma Shri, Saif thanks all his directors
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:49 pm Aamir remembers mom's smiling face on getting Padam Bhushan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:47 pm Michael Lynche - American Idol contestant droppedMichael Lynch, one of the American Idol contestants has been dropped from the show. American Idol Michael Lynche cut from show has hit the headlines. His father revealed that his son had made it to the finalsSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:18 pm Aamir remembers mom's smiling face on getting Padam BhushanBollywood star Aamir Khan, who is riding high on the success of "3 Idiots", couldn't have asked for more.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:14 pm Ashok Chakra for Havildar Rajesh Kumar - The Hindu
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:01 pm Salman Khan's Veer veers away from credibility - Straight.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:05 pm Court issues notices to Veer makers, Salman
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 12:14 pm Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja get Padma Bhushan, Rekha Padma ShriComposers A.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:40 am Aamir, Zohra Segal among 37 artists to get Padma awardsThirty-seven of the 130 Padma awardees announced on Tuesday are from the field of art.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:35 am Veer runs into trouble as HC issues notice to Salman, producer and director
Today when there are well above 250 films releasing every year in Bollywood, finding a unique concept can be a task, and every now and then, there are claims of copyright infringement being made. The latest film blamed for copyright infringement is Veer, and the makers of the film are accused of lifting some concepts from a certain book without any approval from its author.
The Salman Khan starrer that released recently has been dragged to court for copyright violation by author Pavan Choudary. The plaintiff claims that the idea and concept that India should not be a 'Sone Ki Chidiya' but 'Baaj' (hawk) has almost been identically copied and adapted from his book 'Trilogy of Wisdom' and that the makers of Veer are using the same for their commercial gains.
Justice V. K. Shali of Delhi High Court has since asked actor Salman Khan, the film's producers and also director Anil Sharma to file their response on the allegation levelled by author Pavan Choudary, who has sought damages of Rs. 20 lakh from them. The author also pleaded that the court should stay the screening of the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:14 am IPL bid has made my film 'Lahore' a soft target: DirectorThe snubbing of Pakistani players in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) bid has not gone down well in the neighbouring nation whose people are now venting their anger on the Internet at Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan's upcoming sports film "Lahore".Source: Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 11:10 am Post National Awards announcement, Bhandarkar visits Ajmer Sharif
Soon after the National Awards were announced and his film Fashion fetched Priyanka Chopra and Kangna Ranaut an award
each for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively , Madhur Bhandarkar thanked the Almighty. After going through
the round of congratulations and dozens of Q&A sessions with media, he instinctively decided to visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah. He
planned the travel with his close friends and associates for Sunday, 24th January, and offered a traditional and holy
'chaddar' at the dargah.
Says Madhur Bhandarkar, "It is with God's grace that I am having a successful run, both personally and professionally. With
Fashion getting two National Awards, I couldn't thank God enough. I, then and there, decided to come to this serene
place and offer my thanks to the one who has given all this success. I also prayed for all my fans, my audience and of course
whole team of Fashion."
Meanwhile, awards for Priyanka and Kangna have only added to the ever increasing tally of National Awards that Madhur
Bhandarkar films have gathered right from the days of Chandni Bar. So far, the filmmaker has an astonishing 11
National Awards attached to his films with majority of his films gaining recognition at the highest level.
Commenting on this major achievement, Madhur says, "I am very glad that my work is yet again appreciated. I believe National
Award is the Oscar of India and there is no bigger achievement than this. I thank my fans, my audience, my technicians and
all the critics, who give me the support to come up better than before every time." Also adding on his kind of cinema, Madhur
says- "My movies are not explosive, maybe they just hold up a mirror to society. My movies are not judgmental, I just show
what happens in our society, sometimes there could be a solution and sometimes there may be none. Life goes on."
This is how his National Awards tally stands till date:
Fashion (2008) - Best Actress (Priyanka Chopra) and Best Supporting Actress (Kangna)
Chandni Bar (2002) - Best Film On Social Issues, Best Actress (Tabu), Best Supporting Actor (Atul Kulkarni) and Best
Supporting Actress (Anananya Khare)
Page 3 (2005) - Best Film (Madhur Bhandarkar), Best Screenplay and Best Editing
Traffic Signal (2006) - Best Director (Madhur Bhandarkar) and Best MakeupSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:36 am Live Chat: Rajkumar Hirani on Jan 29 at 1500 hrs IST
He is among the most successful directors in Bollywood after having given not one or two but three huge blockbusters one after the other. We are indeed talking about the super-talented Rajkumar Hirani- director of cult classics like Munnabhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munnabhai and of course the film that the whole world is now talking about - 3 Idiots.
Raju Hirani, who is currently enjoying the sweet smell of success of his latest film 3 Idiots, will be live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat on Friday, Jan 29, at 1500 hrs IST. Don't miss this golden opportunity of getting to ask all that you ever wanted to one of the most happening directors of Bollywood.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:27 am HC issues notice to Salman, producer of VeerCourt asked the actor, producer and director of the film to file their response on the allegation levelled by author Pavan Choudary, who has sought damages of Rs 20 lakh from them for alleged violation of his copyright and making illegal gains by lifting a portion from his book Trilogy of Wisdom.Source: | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:08 am "You will find variations in journalism & some of it has gone to its zilch" - Gul Panag
It is a natural gift of the human psyche to be able to terrify itself and by qualification learn how to terrify others in
order to control them through manipulation by fear. The new barons are those from the Press and the Media....and of course,
director Ram Gopal Varma. Read on. Their control over the minds of the populace is greater now than at any other time in the
earth's history. Media communication is the latest power in the history of suppression and like all suppressive devices it
appears to offer that which it deprives you of; freedom of speech and interchange of information. Today, the power of the
media moguls has grown in tandem with the increasing innovation and effect of communication technologies. Today, the Media
barons built an industry of immense wealth and power and refined their persuasive methods to a fine technological pitch.
Today a well-oiled intelligence gathering machine of global proportions is run by a 'new aristocracy' which has established
the industry as a multi-national controller of the minds of ordinary people. To make matters more interesting and intriguing,
Ramu's Rann is all set to enhance the media's position and produce an unseen oligarchy of immense power. The
film, which deals with the media, politics and industrialist nexus is all set to release on January 29 with a battle-cry of
one-upmanship. For starters, Gul Panag, who will be seen in Rann opposite Riteish Deshmukh, voices her opinion on the
film, the political nexus, journalism and the question to which we all are looking an answer to: Will we ever know the
truth?
Has journalism gone to its zilch now?
Not just journalists, but most of us have preconceived notions. They are fine, as long as you're in the business of reporting
facts and making opinions. When your job is to report facts and only facts, and leave the people to form their own opinions,
if you come from a point of view where you already have a preconceived notion, then you can imagine how much objectivity
there's going to be in that kind of reporting. As a nation, we are a very prejudice lot, judgemental; we live in a society
which believes in poking their nose in other peoples business. But the question is: Where do our reporters come from? The
answer is: From the same society. So yes, you will find variations in journalism and some of it has gone to its zilch.
You will find variations in journalism and some of it has gone to its
zilch
But our readers are to be blamed too. Right? They prefer Page 3 girls over credible columnists
That's how it is. That's how the people are formed and are evolved. But the same people do read Vir Sanhvi and Shekar Gupta
columns, the two most credible writers we have. But the fact is, whether you like it or not, we do flip the entertainment
pages first. They are more interesting. Which is why, if there was an amalgamation of entertainment that actually tries to
make a difference, we'd have achieved our objective. But we don't let that happen. People come with a preconceived notion
that just because we come from the entertainment world, we have no interest in anything else. As an eye grabbing section of
the society, from the CEO's to the doctors and lawyers, everybody opens the entertainment pages. If only there was a little
bit of effort put in by the fourth estate, in trying to see what these people really want to do and stop painting them with
the same brush of disdain and condescending thoughts that they look at them with, there might be some good that comes out of
it.
Coming back to the film, how convincing does Rann look?
I don't know. The beauty of all Ram Gopal Varma films is that the action is always happening outside the film. That's his
style of cinema. He talks about something and then something happens outside. In the film, you'll just see the before and the
after. That is indeed for an extremely evolved audience. You're not spoon feeding the audience with what's going on, which is
great. Rann is Ram Gopal Varma's attempt to
highlight the nexus that does exist between the politicians, media house and the industrialists. Top political parties have
interests in the media houses, allegedly, which is quite visible by the fact that they don't really cross a particular
barrier when it comes to reporting about the politicians. In reference to industrialists, so many of them own a large stake
in publishing houses, electronic channels. Thus biased news looks convincing to all of us.
The beauty of all Ram Gopal Varma films is that the action is always
happening outside the film
So in an all male dominated section of films, media, politics and industrialists, how significant is Rann for you?
Not so significant. I mean, you cannot super-impose a woman in a film like Rann, except for the fact that Suchitra
Krishnamurthy who works in a news channel in the film. But it's not about significance. It's about my gut instinct and when I
heard the story, this was the film I wanted to be a part of. I've always admired Ram Gopal Varma. The more time I spend with
a director like him, the more I understand how intelligent he is. Rann is not a story of domestic lives. It's a story
about people's work place.
Do you think politics inspires the media?
Yes. 80% are our news stories are linked to what's happening in Delhi, after all, that is the power centre of this country.
And that is something that each one of us is involved in. That's a single time thread that involves every single Indian
because we elect these people, we put them in power and they are our servants. So yes, politicians are public servants and we
need to keep track of what they're doing. If we don't know what's happening in our country, we are failing as a democracy.
Politicians are public servants and we need to keep track of what they're
doing
And how safe is our India now?
As safe or as unsafe as it was before. It is not possible to protect against terrorism when the perpetrators of terror are
ready to kill themselves. It's just not possible. We can only contain the damage that they inflict.
You spend a fortune, buy a page and the news is yours. All we need is more customers, right?
Well, that's pretty much what it is. A lot of leading newspapers sell their space. But that's business.
Music takes a front seat in any of RGV's films
Yes, he does have a very good ear for music. I think music in a film like Rann brings out the feeling of nationalism
and patriotism. It does evoke a very strong emotion, which is why I really liked the banned song: 'Jana Gana Rann'.
What's interesting is the fact that we all relate to what's going on.
You're a writer yourself. Why don't you voice your opinion through your writing?
For me, it's really when I feel like writing, I write. Not otherwise. Honestly, I don't enjoy the pressure of deadlines.
That's why my blog comes to rescue. I wrote 600 words on my blog from the airport just because I felt strongly about
something.
You've got such a gorgeous smile and look beautiful that you can surely anchor any news channel.
Thank you. But I think there is always room to be heard if you're lucid in your own thoughts. Most people don't know what
they're talking about which is why they don't make sense. It's also the way you speak that's critical. I've been to places
where extremely eloquent people have spoken but they are just so boring to listen to but what they are saying is so
interesting but not how they're saying it.
I think there is always room to be heard if you're lucid in your own
thoughts
Will we ever know the truth?
I'm reading a very interesting book at the moment called 1984 by George Orwell. It's about a system where truth is
obliterated. Even the past has been altered to suit the present. There was this move to alter history text books to favour
Hinduism. So there has always been an attempt to super-impose what you think is favourable to you.
Not from Gul Panag's point of view, will Rann work for a citizen of India?
Today, films are actually a function of economics. You make a film at a certain budget. No matter what people said about
Agyaat, it worked because of the shoe string budget it was made on. Technically, the film worked. You make a
Blue and it doesn't work. Rann is not made on a tight budget, it's not an extravagant film, it's not gone over
its allotted days of shoot and it got packed up before the actual time of pack up. Eventually, there is a market for a film
like Rann but it may not be the entire country. As long as the budget is tight and the right people watch the film,
the film will work.
There is a market for a film like Rann but it may not be the entire
country
As long as Ram Gopal Varma is there, controversy is bound to happen
Controversy is as much media created as supported by the person in the centre of a controversy. If you refuse to comment on a
situation and are not easing it out, you're increasing the controversy.
Define Ram Gopal Varma in one word
I can say intelligent but that'll be too simple. I'd say, very discerning. He is not a guy you can make small talk with.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Jan 2010 | 10:04 am Darsheel Safary's wish - to be a superhero in real lifeAfter playing a dyslexic child in "Taare Zameen Par", Darsheel Safary will be seen as a superhero in his forthcoming film "Zokkomon", which is about extraordinary powers.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:45 am 'Aditya Chopra encouraged me for Roadside Romeo'Jugal Hansraj, whose Roadside Romeo was adjudged the best animation film at the 56th National Film Awards, says producer director Aditya Chopra gave him the idea to write and direct an animation film.Source: | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:34 am My National Award made my family emotional: RampalBollywood actor Arjun Rampal, who has been declared the best supporting actor at the 56th National Film Awards for his performance in Director Abhishek Kapoor's Rock On!, says that it was a very emotional moment for his family.Source: | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:19 am Cheryl Cole shows off plump lips
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:16 am Aamir, Rahman to receive Padma Bhushan; Padma Shree for Rekha, Saif
It's the height of award season with Bollywood actors being showered with recognition from all the fronts, the latest being
the actors Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan.
Following the National Awards that were recently announced, Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that Bollywood's 'Mr.
Perfectionist' Aamir Khan has been awarded the Padma Bhushan. The actor will be awarded with the same on the 60th Republic
Day celebration for his outstanding contribution to Hindi cinema.
Speaking about the win Aamir says, "I am so happy to receive this unique honour. The first thing that comes to my mind is my
mother's smiling face. Indeed this has been a good day for me. First my film Peepli Live gets a superb response here
at the Sundance Film Festival, and then I receive this wonderful news of receiving the Padma Bhushan. I only wish I was back
home right now. I would like to thank God for these happy moments, and all my fans and well wishers for their love, support
and good wishes."
Besides Aamir, music maestros A. R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraja have also been awarded with the Padma Bhushan.
If that wasn't enough, the ageless diva Rekha, chotte nawab Saif Ali Khan and celebrated sound engineer Resul Pokutty have
been awarded the Padma Shree for their significant contribution to cinema.
Also, yesteryear actress Zohra Sehgal will be honoured with the Padma Vibhushan.
The awards will be presented to the winners on Republic Day tomorrow.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:09 am School Master must watch for Vishnuvardhan fansWith a story that lacks freshness and innovative ideas; a heart rending but illlogical climax with not much happening on the music or cinematography front... the flick is an intense drama that boasts of an outstanding performance by Vishnuvardhan.Source: | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:07 am Clooney's Haiti telethon raises USD 57 mn
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 9:00 am SRK gets Moon crater named after him
For those who thought that the fans of Tollywood (Tamil film industry) were one crazy lot, we are sure that this piece of news will just not be a 'Moonwalk' (quite literally) for them. Its general knowledge that Shah Rukh Khan is called the 'King' for reasons enough that will fill all the pages of an Encyclopedia book. And the fan following that he has is nothing short of hysteria.
Well, if that wasn't enough at all, there is a piece of news that is bound to make you sit up and take notice. The news is that one of SRK's biggest fans had purchased (you read it right) a piece of land in SRK's name on Moon. And the good news is that, the International Lunar Geographic Society (ILGS) has now approved of the same. The crater in question is located on the moon's Sea of Tranquility and is the largest of the four Arago craters, positioned directly south of the main crater.
It is said that the crater was named after SRK on his 44th birthday in November last year, and was only recently approved by the International Astronomical Union following a spate of petitions from SRK fans worldwide.
With this, SRK has proved quite literally, as to what 'feeling over the moon' really means. Way to go, SRK!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 8:49 am Salman Khan at the Jaipur Marathon - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 8:42 am Is Phalke award turning into 'goodbye' honour?Devika Rani, Lyricist Pradeep, filmmaker B.R. Chopra were felicitated much after they had stopped working. Bhupen Hazarika has been the only exception who is still working after getting the award.Source: | 25 Jan 2010 | 8:41 am Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Rahman
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 8:31 am Nicole Kidman revamps her auburn curls
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Jan 2010 | 7:54 am Madhur Bhandarkar joins Twitter
While the likes of Gul Panag stay on to be the trail blazer in evangelising Twitter in Bollywood, last one year has seen a horde of Bollywood celebrities waking up to this networking tool. Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Mallika Sherawat are some of the many regulars on Twitter.
Now Madhur Bhandarkar has succumbed to the Twitter mania as well. The man has created an account for him and can't help singing praises about it ever since he joined.
"I used to wonder what was so special about this entire 'Twitter' talk before I was introduced to it. I can't help but being hooked on to it ever since I joined. I guess in Bollywood, especially for us filmmakers it is really something that one can't escape from", says Bhandarkar who is quite a regular now and has been sending out half a dozen tweets a day.
He can be found at mbhandarkar268. "I am sure Twitter is going to be really beneficial in days to come", says Bhandarkar, "It's a great way to stay connected to your friends, followers and cinema enthusiasts in general. This is just the right way to get instant feedback and reactions from people once they watch a film of mine or anyone else. In the fast paced life that we live, this is turning out to be a blessing."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 5:40 am "National Award is about making all those guys proud who've stood by me" - Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal is sitting quietly with his wife Meher in his mammoth balcony. Then he gets a beep on his mobile and tries to reach for the phone kept on his coffee table. His eyes pop out. Meher gets a bit worried by seeing the expression on her husband's face. He gets up and replies to the text and awaits the reply from the sender. Meher again asks, "What's the matter?" And yes, the second time around, Arjun had to answer. "I've just won the National Award". Both start yelling and screaming, jumping with joy. It was the afternoon they'll cherish for the rest of their lives. God Bless! But hey, the excitement wasn't limited to them two. On the same night, Arjun invited some of his close friends to be a part in his celebration for winning the highest honour in the field of acting. The stampede included Rock On pals, Farhan Akhtar, Prachi Desai, close friends Chunky Pandey with wife Bhavna, Saif Ali Khan popped the champagne bottle in grand style, there was Sohail Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sajid Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and many more who rocked till four in the morning. The next day, I meet him at the same place, the same balcony where the breaking news was heard. Arjun Rampal looked like nothing had happened the previous night, like there was no National Award news which he read on his blackberry. Rampal looked the same as before - calm, composed and controlled. And that's what makes him Arjuna: a warrior who never gave up, a warrior who fought till the end and a warrior who believed in seeing the one and only one eye of the fish...which he calls...the passion for cinema. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent met the warrior who won and will keep on winning - Arjun Rampal.
So, has it all paid off in the end huh? A National Award at the age of thirty five plus and working for almost a decade now.
Yeah. My mother always used to tell me that there is no substitute to hard work and perseverance. You keep going at it and do not stop. You continue even if you haven't hit your goal. I think, it's about sticking to what you've always wanted to do, loving it, and giving it that respect and honesty. I think that was the phase when Rock On and many other things were happening in my life. I was not doing films and was waiting for the right ones to come. I've done enough of mediocre films and it's time to move ahead as I've had enough of that.
I've done enough of mediocre films and it's time to move ahead as I've had enough of that
Has success found a new meaning today?
See, success and failure for me are like husband and wife. Both are hugely overrated. How many light bulbs did Thomas Edison blow before he got the right one? (Laughs). But the thing is, he stuck to it because he wanted to create a light bulb. If he had given up on that, who knows, we would've waited for the bulb for another decade. That's success. I don't do films for more money or awards. I do it because I love doing them.
Just like Arshad is known for his single best performance in Munnabhai, you too are known for in Rock On. I'm sure people are going to talk about you and the film for another decade.
Well, let's hope I break that mould with my next film (laughs). Once I've done the film, it's gone and I don't live in it any more. I've nothing to do with it.
But I'm sure you must've re-lived the Rock On days yesterday?
Yes, of course I did. The feeling of having won the National Award is still sinking in. It's like my sins being washed away. It's like all the bad stuff I've done is being forgiven. That's the kind of honour you feel when you win an award like this. It's like the revival of your confidence and your beliefs of whatever that you want to do and say, "I just want to do the right stuff and work with the right people". I don't want to compromise now. That also means that I'll be doing far less work now (laughs).
The feeling of having won the National Award is still sinking in. It's like my sins being washed away. It's like all the bad stuff I've done is being forgiven
You seem all set for a big innings now.
Yes I am. I don't want my career to be like a dice, that you're rolling it and sometimes a six or a one would come. I should roll the dice in such a way that only six should come. That's the kind of effort that should go into it and will stay with me for life long.
Come March, you'll be walking to receive the award from the hands of the President of India.
Can you believe it? I think it'll be the most humbling moment and a memory which will be cherished forever. I'm looking forward to March and am excited about it. But then, I'm still an actor and I'll still be making mistakes and will have to come back to the drawing board and learn how to remove those mistakes.
Will Arjun Rampal be taken ten times more seriously now?
The seriousness of anything and everything will reflect from the kind of work one keeps doing. It took me a long time to understand my craft and realise that this is the kind of work I want to do. I wasn't scared of pushing the envelope. To sustain, you need to be serious about your work. I am serious about my work and I won't work with people who are not serious about it. I want to work with people who are passionate and as committed and dedicated to giving you what you are going to give back. Serious filmmakers have always taken me seriously and that's why they've never given up on me. My fans too have stood by me and have taken me seriously and that's been encouraging.
It took me a long time to understand my craft and realise that this is the kind of work I want to do
You've worked with Priyanka Chopra who has also won the National Award.
Yes. She was great in Fashion and many congratulations to her. What was really wonderful about this National Awards was the fact that the top three films winning awards were commercial films; they were successful films with commercial actors and were big releases. They swept the National Awards because they were different in their content and were pushing the envelope. Plus, these weren't the films that came in the bracket of small films with budgets of three to four crores. I respect the National Awards more now because they've started to take commercial cinema seriously.
How much would you love to curse Abhishek Kapoor for not coming to your party and for loving him to make Rock On?
(Laughs) I love him too much and I'll never curse him. Gattu wasn't here because he was on a flight to Goa on the day I kept a party for selected friends to celebrate my National Award. I think I'll fly down to Goa tomorrow and party with him. I'm so proud of him and he's the guy who truly deserves this. He is the same guy who sits at every award function and says, 'Damn, I didn't win the Best Film Award'. But today he has won the National Award for the Best Film. That makes up for everything. I'll only curse Gattu if he doesn't do Rock On 2.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Jan 2010 | 5:21 am Genelia is the Brand Ambassador for Virgin MobileThe headline seems too hard to believe but this might just turn out to be true. Shahrukh Khan who attended the premiere of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots might attend the premiere of the movie Veer which stars his sworn enemy SalmanSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 5:08 am Salman's 'Veer' runs into trouble as HC issues notice - Spicezee
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 25 Jan 2010 | 5:00 am SnippetsJanuary 22, 2010They seems to be scripting the legendary dosti story in Bollywood. Their friendship us not just about singing praises but more about real gestures. If it was who attended the premiere of 3 Idiots last month, this time itSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Jan 2010 | 4:53 am "I'm pretty certain, Ranbir will win National Award for Raajneeti" - Prakash Jha
Though he hasn't received any National award this year, Prakash Jha just can't stop preening over the fact that his Raajneeti features the maximum number of National award winners in its cast, Arjun Rampal being the latest.
Says Prakash, "When I heard Arjun had won the National award for Rock On, I was ecstatic. He is fantastic in my film. But it's Ranbir I'm most hopeful about. I hope, in fact I'm pretty certain, he'll win the National award for his performance."
Ranbir plays an US-educated scion of a political dynasty who has to reluctantly return home to shoulder his family's duties.
Says Prakash, "This film will take Ranbir to another level. In fact everyone is outstanding in the film. And why not? I've a line-up of National award winners in the cast, from Naseeruddin Shah and Nana Patekar to Manoj Bajpai and Ajay Devgan."
Incidentally, Prakash can't stop preening over the fact that his Raajneeti is the biggest multi-starrer since Sholay. "I think it'd be impossible to get so many stars under one roof for any other director."
As for Katrina Kaif, Raajneeti in many ways is her film. "The girl has breathed fire and passion into her role. From the way she metamorphoses from a young vivacious girl to the way she walks to give her public speeches as a politician. Audiences won't be able to believe the transformation of Katrina Kaif. I won't be surprised if both Ranbir and Katrina win National awards," says Prakash confidently.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Jan 2010 | 4:53 am Kangna, Farhan, Arjun, Madhur on their National Award triumph
Kangna Ranaut's parents burst into tears when they heard their daughter had won the National award for best supporting actress in Fashion at the 56th National Awards announced on Saturday.
Said Kangna on Saturday, "There's a mini-celebration in my house, though my parents were crying when they heard about it. At 23, I seem to have cracked the highest cultural award for the country. What more can I do? I should just pack up and go back to my home in Himachal now with my parents."
Kangna was also very happy for her co-star Priyanka Chopra who is the USA. "I messaged her to say how happy I was for both of us."
Equally euphoric was the mood at Arjun Rampal's home. "I didn't know about me winning the National award for Rock On until the executive producer of my new under-production film Stepmom called and told me to put on the television. Winning a National Award is a dream come true. It's also scary because now I've to go further up the scale of excellence. Everything I do will be compared with Rock On."
Farhan Akhtar the leading man and producer of Rock On which won the National Award for Best Hindi Film was amazed at how far the film had come. "I had now put Rock On completely at the back of my mind; what with all the hectic promotion I'm doing for my new film Karthik Calling Karthik, pre-production to my sequel of Don and my sister Zoya's next film. Suddenly the National Award reminded me of how far Rock On had come. I'm very proud of my director Abhishek Kapoor and my co-star Arjun Rampal. Incidentally, debut films are lucky for me. I made my directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai and my acting debut in Rock On."
Madhur Bhandarkar who personally didn't win any National Award was very happy for his two actresses in Fashion. "I'm really happy for Priyanka Chopra and Kangna Ranaut. Altogether this makes 11 National Awards for my cinema."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Jan 2010 | 4:52 am Live Chat: Arjun Rampal on Jan 27 at 1500 hrs IST
They say that 'Bollywood is all about Method acting'. But, here is one actor who never ever shouted from the rooftops about any of his roles. All that he did was let his work speak for itself. And his role as Joe Mascarenhas, a struggling guitarist in the cult film Rock On, a film that won him the National Award, did the talking! His role in the film was so powerful that every viewer connected with him. Arjun's other films that elevated him into the league of extraordinary gentlemen includes the likes of Aankhen, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Om Shanti Om... to name a few!
Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to get up, close and extremely personal with the National Award winner Arjun Rampal on the exclusive video chat on Jan 27 at 1500 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 4:08 am Zarine Khan: I was skeptical about being accepted - GlamSham
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