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Bollywood goes Broadway way with 'Kingdom of Dreams'If you like the song and dance culture on the big screen, dodge this.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 8:33 am Abhi-Ash back in Filmistan after 11 years
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 6:30 am Seoul is the front-runner for next IIFA: Sabbas JosephThere is a buzz that Seoul will be the next destination of 11th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 6:23 am Rakhi Sawant threatens to go on hunger strike
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 6:23 am Abhi-Ash back in Filmistan after 11 yearsBollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan got nostalgic while filming an ad with wife Aishwarya Rai at Filmistan Studios, the same location where they gave their first shot together 11 years ago when they were mere acquaintances.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 6:11 am Preity Zinta jumps off toilet wall at Delhi airportBollywood actress Preity Zinta pulled off a stunt by jumping off the wall of a toilet at the Delhi airport after she got stuck inside for more than 10 minutes.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 5:44 am Telugu actor Venkateswara Rao passes away
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 5:24 am Abhishek Bachchan to star in Anurag Basu's next
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 5:23 am Priyanka Chopra to return in Don sequel
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 5:15 am Rakhi Sawant threatens to go on hunger strikeRakhi Sawant feels that the censor board was being unjust in banning her song "Kameeni tera bhoot chad gaya re".Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 5:09 am Cruise's daughter Suri takes acting classes
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 5:01 am Yash Raj Films comes forward to help women hockey playersYash Raj Films, producer of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Chak De India", have donated Rs.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:58 am Baz Luhrmann to paint wall mural in India
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:51 am Jessica Simpson to send shoes to Haiti
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:48 am Will Tim Burton bring sweet madness to Cannes?This year, Cannes will again transport us back, though covertly, to the world of cartoons and caricatures through the American director, Tim Burton. He has been named president of the Festival’s jury.Source: | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:33 am Telugu actor Venkateswara Rao passes awayVeteran Telugu actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, a contemporary of late N T Rama Rao died of multiple organ failure at a hospital. He was 83. Rao was suffering from diabetes, heart disease and other age-related problems and was admitted a few days ago to the hospital.Source: | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:23 am Preity Zinta gets stuck in airport toilet
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:23 am I can't wear a bikini: Zarine Khan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:22 am Suri Cruise takes acting classesTom Cruise and Katie Holmes' three-year-old daughter is so keen to follow in the footsteps of her Hollywood star parents that she has already started taking private acting lessons.Source: | 27 Jan 2010 | 4:01 am Teen Patti sans Pierce Brosnan, Richard GereAfter 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 | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:59 am Abhishek and Salman to act together?In spite of box-office catastrophes Salman Khan still remains favourite and immediate choice of advertising industry. If reports have to be believed Abhishek Bachchan and Salman Khan will be seen in leading cellular ad. Though Salman has been repeatedly telling thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:58 am Forest Whitaker to star in Criminal Minds spin-off?London (ANI): American actor Forest Whitaker is reportedly in talks to star in spin-off of popular TV show ‘Criminal Minds’. America's CBS bosses are planning to expand the popular cop drama into a franchise with a new series due to airSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:55 am Lady Gaga says she isn't a hermaphroditeMelbourne, (ANI): American singer Lady Gaga has revealed in an interview with Barbara Walters on 20/20 that the rumour she is a hermaphrodite is nothing but a misconception. Gaga, 23, real name Stefani Germanotta, said that there are some big misconceptionsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:55 am Gummadi Venkateswara Rao is no more - Galatta.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am Mohanlal in Ninnishtam Ennishtam sequelMohanlal will be playing an important part in popular film Ninnishtam Ennishtam’s sequel. Directed by Aleppey Asharaf, the film will be scripted by director Renjth’s brother, Rajiv. Most of the cast from the prequel will be returning in this film.Suraj VenjaramooduSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am Clint Eastwood voted America's favorite movie starLondon (ANI): Clint Eastwood, who has managed to combine acting with Oscar-winning directing stints in the last 10 years, has been named America’s favorite movie star of 2009 in a new poll. Denzel Washington landed the second spot in the annualSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am Angelina Jolie, brother James Haven's tribute video for mumMelbourne (ANI): ‘Tomb Raider’ star Angelina Jolie and her brother James Haven have made a tribute video for their late mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand. Bertrand passed away from cancer three years ago at the age of 56, reports the Daily Telegraph.Jolie,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am Brangelina's kids become fashion accessoriesLondon (ANI): Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's adopted children have found place in an online game that enables players to purchase orphans as ''fashion accessories.'' The game titled, My Minx, also allows young girls to give contraceptives and morning after pillsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am Karan Johar has no time to shaveKaran Johar, who is always known to be clean-shaven, has been seen with stubble at recent interviews and events. Apparently, he is so busy with My Name is Khan that it seems to have eaten into his personal hygiene time.According toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:49 am Vidya goes bad for Ishqiya - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:48 am Robbie Williams next single for Sport ReliefLondon, (ANI): Former Take That member Robbie Williams’ next single will be the official song for Sport Relief 2010. The profits from his song ‘Morning Sun’ will be going to charity. Williams, 35, said he was “very happy” to donate hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:39 am Just A Minute With: Vidya BalanMUMBAI (Reuters) - Vidya Balan is a busy woman. In between sweeping awards for her performance in "Paa", promoting her new film "Ishqiya" and moving house, the 32-year-old actress has hardly time to breathe.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:36 am Zarine to replace Katrina? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:25 am Pitt's brother wants Brangelina to split? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 2:01 am I'll never be able to wear a bikini: Zarine KhanFlaunting one's body in a bikini is no more taboo in Hindi films, but new entrant Zarine Khan, who debuted with "Veer", says she would never be able to don a two-piece costume on screen.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:46 am Movie Review: Rann - Screen Weekly
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:44 am Book Review: The History of Indian Film Music
Brilliant. In one word that's the best way to describe 'The History of Indian Film Music' which indeed is a chronicle at it's best. The book takes a reader through a musical journey right from the 30s till the end of 2009 and brilliantly captures all the relevant details that would satiate the appetite of a music lover.
Did I just say 'relevant'? That's right. And this is where the essence of this compact 130 odd pages book lies. Putting together a book which is required to capture the musical journey of 80 years gone by is certainly not joke. In fact it could easily put the author in a dilemma around what to take or leave. Should there be all the details captured and hence make the effort come close to being an encyclopaedia? Or should there be certain highlights and lowlights captured in plain text and presented to the audience? Choosing any of the two options is perhaps an easy task and though the time taken in completing any of the two jobs can well be expected to be similar, the difference lies in what an average reader would like to know. What's difficult though is to take the middle path where the presented material is neither so elaborate that it ends up being a text book by itself and hence alienate itself from a majority of music lovers, nor should it be so compact and limited that a reader ends up with a feeling of emptiness.
This is why the effort of author Rajiv Vijaykar need to be lauded because he not just dares to take the middle route but also come up with the kind of results that would make one nod in appreciation. He does something that would have sounded impossible to begin with i.e. fit in all in those 130 pages and come up with such an interesting write up that would make 'The History of Indian Film Music' a collector's delight. What's better is that he comes up with such an interesting presentation of the music from the years gone by that you end up greedy while turning every page and wish to go ahead and complete the book without any break. Truly, this is one of the best efforts that one has seen from a writer who has dared to fetch a big piece of history through his research.
It is this research that makes you admire the material that one gets to explore in 'The History of Indian Film Music'. There is a lot to pick and choose from and Rajiv plays it all smartly by dividing the different phases and trends gone by through his 'decade' approach. So what one gets to read are chapters that go as '1930 - 39: The Birth of Film Music' till way up to '2000 - 2009: Low Tide'. All through these chapters, he seldom takes sides or allows his own love for music cause an interruption or any unnecessary bias. Instead, he states facts as they were and adds exact details (where available) around time, place and people.
As a reader, one's interest area may differ from chapter to chapter.For a historian, the chapters from the earlier decades may be of more interest value since he may either wish to test the author's knowledge or his own. Also, from sheer nostalgia perspective, it's fun to go through the times when Hindi film music was still at its infancy stage and trends were being created rather been followed. For the younger generation though, while anecdotes around the music from the New Millennium may sounds a little familiar, the middle portion of the book is bound to make for an interesting read since 60s and 70s are widely regarded as the golden period of Hindi film music.
However, Rajiv doesn't just limit his research to highlighting the best parts of the musical era gone by in terms of composers, lyricists or singers who made their mark. He even brings to fore the changing trends and also presents the 'reason' and the 'cause' theory for that.
Not just that, he also elaborates on the change in technology that facilitated the emerging and brings in elements like piracy, video boom, remixes, cover versions, re-dubbing etc. which in their own ways defined the music in a particular time period. Pretty much in synch with the times, he also highlights the part around mobile ring-tones being a great decider of the Hindi film songs in the current times which pretty much signifies the way music has come a long way over the decades.
Expectedly, there are elements other than core music which also find a well deserved place in the book. Relationship between people associated with the creative field has always held an utmost importance in the Hindi film industry and that element is also brought to fore as one flips over pages. For time immemorial, partnerships have been formed between composers, lyricists, singers and of course film makers and quite some detailing is done in the book around the coming together and falling apart of relationships. Though this was always the case and would be there for decades to come, interestingly it has been observed that this was more prevalent in the 50s, 60s and the 70s when friendship and closeness was in line with creativity.
This is why names like Shankar Jaikishan, Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Naushad, Kishore Kumar, Lakshmikant Pyaarelal, Mohd. Rafi and of course R.D. Burman find much more mention that many of their other contemporaries.
While the write-ups are interesting enough to entice reader into checking out what's next to follow, the highlight of the book is the 'Did You Know' section that concludes every chapter. Interesting trivia is shared with the reader which mostly stays true to it's 'did you know' headline as majority of it turns out to be a real surprise and unheard of. A lot of it could have been shared here in this review but it would be worth to check out the book by itself to relish its true flavour. In addition, there is a summary added to each of the chapters as well where many of the highlight compositions, films and artists find a worthy mention.
There have been quite a few books written in the past about the route taken by Bollywood over the years gone by, both from the film and the music perspective. While some have been interesting, many have turned out to be really boring due to their text book flavour. However, for those who are really looking for a reference guide when in search for quick and compact 'relevant' information, this is the one to reach out for. Don't miss it. And yes, store it. If you are a true Hindi film music lover, it may just come in handy some day.
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 Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:44 am "Yes, I am doing Lucy Liu's film" - Tannishtha Chatterjee
Tannishtha Chatterjee is making waves. While she is busy travelling all over the globe with her film Road, Movie (which has almost become a regular in all international film festivals), closer home too she has a lot to cheer. She has just been signed for an international project which is made of four parts. The part in which she features as a central protagonist would be directed by none other than Lucy Liu of Charlie's Angels and Kill Bill fame.
When the news broke first, one took it with a pinch of salt because some time back it was also said that Tannishtha was approached for a movie by some other acclaimed and internationally renowned film makers. Since that didn't quite turn out to be the case, one waited for the news to be confirmed from the horse's mouth. However, Tannishtha confirmation about the Lucy Liu project not just validates the news but also send out the right signals that India is fast becoming a hub for immense talent when it comes to international projects being conceived.
"Yes, I am doing one of the four parts of this film which would be shot across four different continents. For the part that tells an Indian story, Lucy Liu would be calling the shots", confirms Tannishtha who first made waved with Brick Lane that was released more than two years back.
Incidentally, this would be the first directorial outing for Lucy who is expected to visit India soon for the film's shoot. Other celebrities who are said to be shooting the other segments in different parts of the world are Meryl Streep and Angelina Jolie.
Common factor about each of these parts would be that all of them would deal with the issue of human trafficking.
"All these stories are based on true incidents and find their base in a book called 'Half The Sky'", details Tannishtha, "I play the character of a girl called Meena with whom something horrible happened in the past. How she triumphed over a period of time is what we get to see in the film."
In last few years quite a few films have been made that deal with multiple stories. Are we looking at an episodic narrative with these four parts coming one after another or do all stories run simultaneously? Also, do these stories culminate with a common ending eventually?
"It is too early to be divulging these details at the moment", says Tannishtha, "The film is in the development stage and this is all I can reveal as of now. The film's shooting is about to begin soon and I am keeping my fingers crossed."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:42 am I am doing Lucy Liu's project: Tannishtha ChatterjeeActress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who has earned international acclaim with films like "Brick Lane" and German film "Shadows of Time", has confirmed that she has been signed on to essay the lead role in a project to be directed by American actress Lucy Liu.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:39 am Bollywood reunites for 'Phir Mile Sur' - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:26 am Shahrukh Khan on the moon - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:17 am How Avatar toppled Titanic - BBC News
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Jan 2010 | 1:10 am MAYABAZAR-A legendary film now in colour.Mayabazaar, an old Telugu masterpiece, is now ready to release in colour. A memorable picture of the South, it then created history by collecting 1 crore rupees at the box office.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 27 Jan 2010 | 12:34 am The other side of Om PuriThe versatile actor of Bollywood Om Puri has got accolades in almost all characters he has played. Om Puri will be now seen playing the role of a hangman in The Hangman and a fundamentalist Muslim in Road to Sangam.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 Jan 2010 | 11:57 pm Priti Shahani resigns from Studio 18 / The Indian Film CompanyPriti Shahani joined Studio 18 / The Indian Film Company in June 2006 as Sr Vice President Marketing, Distribution and Syndication. Priti is one of the founding members that made up the core team that within the last 3 ½ years set up one of the most prolific film studios in the industry. She worked very closely with key industry players to make Studio 18 / The Indian Film Company the premiere destination for all talent within the industry. Besides introducing & overseeing aggressive marketing/distribution campaigns for blockbuster films such as WELCOME, SINGH IS KINNG and GHAJINI, Priti was instrumental in unlocking hidden revenue for films; with JAB WE MET Priti pioneered the satellite rights syndication model which now has become the norm within the industry. Having setup Studio 18 / The Indian Film Company on its journey ahead, Priti is set to move on to take up newer challenges and hasn't finalized her future plans yet, but is exploring various options. She is currently serving out her notice period with the company until March 31, 2010.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 Jan 2010 | 11:46 pm Elin Nordegren 'won't divorce Tiger' - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 26 Jan 2010 | 11:42 pm Jaipur literature festival: A heavy dose of alternative reality - Economic Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 26 Jan 2010 | 4:13 pm Spoilers hound The Bachelor, Reality Steve spills beansSpoilers for the season 14 of ABC's reality show 'The Bachelor' have started making rounds on the internet and curious netizens are hounding sites to see what happens next in the show.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 Jan 2010 | 3:42 pm Will Tommy Mottola replace Simon Cowell?Tommy Mottola, the former Sony Music boss, could be the possible replacement for the position of Simon Cowell on the American Idol show. He has the credentials to nurture music, as he was with Sony Music entertainment for 15 years.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 Jan 2010 | 3:34 pm Dave Matthews Band summer tour - tickets, scheduleThe Dave Matthews Band, as part of their summer tour which begins at Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre, will go on to perform in Toronto, New York, Mansfield, Cincinnati as well as Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Wisconsin, Philadelphia, Virginia and Florida.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 Jan 2010 | 2:41 pm 'Too much Bollywood, where is Sachin, Kalam in Phir mile sur?'"Phir mile sur", the new version of the vibrant music video of 1988 showcasing the myriad colours and hues of India, features over 65 prominent faces from various walks of life, but viewers are critical of an overdose of Bollywood and exclusion of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and former president A.Source: Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 11:44 am After National Award, Kangana feels like going back homeAfter winning the National Award for best supporting actress for her performance in "Fashion", Kangana Ranaut is elated and says she has won the highest honour at a very young age and maybe she should pack her bags and go back home.Source: Entertainment News | 26 Jan 2010 | 10:32 am A new star is bornSherlock Holmes’ star Robert Downey Jr and popstar Beyonce are reportedly tipped to take the lead roles in a new remake of musical 'A Star is Born.'Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 10:26 am Zarine to replace Katrina?Days after her debut opposite Salman in Veer, actress Zarine Khan seems to have hit jackpot. Rumour mills are abuzz that the newbie has replaced Kat in...Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 9:48 am A good film gets its dueWhen Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! opened in theatres on the Friday after the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, theatres were deserted. The movie bombed.Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 9:43 am Yeh hi hai right choiceActress Tannishtha Chatterjee is satisfied with her choice of movie roles.Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 9:34 am Kudos to the starsFar away in the US, actor Aamir Khan woke up to a pleasant surprise on Monday morning. He, along with composer AR Rahman, had been awarded the year’s highest honour — the Padma Bhushan.Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 9:22 am Tim Burton to head Cannes film fest juryAmerican director Tim Burton, who has films like Edward Scissorhands and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to his credit, will head the jury at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. The director said that it will be a "great honour".Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 8:56 am Johansson's Broadway debut praised by criticsHollywood star Scarlett Johansson has impressed theatre critics who have called her debut performance at Broadway perfect. The 25-year-old actress is currently starring in Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge playing a 17-year-old girl.Source: | 26 Jan 2010 | 8:27 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 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
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