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Ketki Dave returns to small screen in negative roleKetki Dave, known as Daksha of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", returns to the small screen in a new avatar in "Behnein" - she will be seen in a negative role in the Star Plus' new show starting on Monday.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am Obama a metaphor for change in film: Shah Rukh !Shah Rukh Khan says his new film `My Name Is Khan` portrays Barack Obama simply as a metaphor for "change".Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 7 Feb 2010 | 5:07 am Emily Blunt's ridiculous career choice
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 4:52 am Jessica Alba has a stubborn daughter
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 4:40 am Lindsay in club brawl with ex-lover
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 4:37 am Kate Moss taking painting classes
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 4:33 am 'My Name...' won't make a statement: SRK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 3:55 am Obama a metaphor for change in film: SRK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 3:34 am As protests mount, Jayaram says sorry - Express Buzz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Feb 2010 | 2:46 am MJ 'to give evidence in his own death case' - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am SRK-Bal Thackeray truce meet today?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 2:37 am Noted theatre personality Sahay passes awayPyare Mohan Sahay, the noted theatre personality breathed his last on Monday (February 1) evening. Sahay is known for the role of Bajrangi in television serial Mungeri Lal Ke Hasin Sapne. His last play on the stage was Samadhan in 2008.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 7 Feb 2010 | 2:03 am Obama a symbol for change in film: Shah RukhShah Rukh Khan says his new film portrays Barack Obama simply as a symbol for "change", but he isn't knowledgeable enough in political matters to comment on how the US president has fared.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 1:51 am 'Striker' should bring carrom back in vogueThere was a time when children and adults alike enjoyed a game of carrom, but videogames seem to have taken over now.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 1:47 am 'My Name Is Khan' will entertain, not make statement: Shah RukhIt has some religion, a bit of politics and it's set in the backdrop of a world shaking event, but for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan his latest venture is not so much about Islam post-9/11 as it is entertainment.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Feb 2010 | 1:37 am 'My Name...' won't make a statement: SRK - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Feb 2010 | 10:54 pm They hit the right notesCopyright rows are increasingly landing Bollywood films in court, such the one over Rann last month. The lawyers who argue these cases are some of the city’s finest legal minds, says Anshika Misra.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 4:25 pm Jennifer Aniston spends b'day in a bikini with Gerard ButlerJennifer Aniston, who enters the league of sexiest 40 something stars this February 11 looked upbeat, giggling and spending some easy time with Butler with whom she stars in an upcoming flick.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Feb 2010 | 2:54 pm Jack out of the boxThe success of 3 Idiots apart, Omi Vaidya has a steady career in Hollywood, reports Praveen Donthi.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 2:43 pm Naomi Campbell organising fashion show for Haiti
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 2:08 pm Katrina says a flat no to kissing
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 1:31 pm Akshay's son wins Green Globe Foundation Award
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 1:22 pm Bipasha heckled for refusing to party? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Feb 2010 | 12:24 pm Katrina says a flat no to kissingKatrina Kaif has said a firm 'no' to kissing scenes in her forthcoming films - even if the script demands so.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am Padma will help Saif evaluate worth: SharmilaSharmila admits she likes her son's acting skills and she is waiting for his next venture, even though Saif's Padma Shri didn't go down too well with some critics and film buffs.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 9:14 am Sandra comfortable with criticismThe actress has picked up the nomination for the worst actrss and says she is comfortable with criticism and would collect her Razzie Award with a smile if she is voted the worst actress.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am Raju Hirani adds to Kites woesThere's more trouble for Rakesh Roshan's movie Kites. It seems the theatrical promo-leak fiasco was not enough. Now, Raju Hirani has refused to edit the desi version of the film.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 8:48 am Subhash K Jha speaks on The HangmanA long-delayed film but one that comes with its own baggage of silent merit, The Hangman hinges on a rather heart-wrenching irony. A noble hangman Shiva (Om Puri) must finally execute the son on whom hinges his whole hope of the future. Tragically the execution of this executioner's tale suffers from an excruciating linguistic anomaly. For some strange and inexplicable reason the characters located in a Maharashtrian village speak in English. Their clipped self-conscious accent jars and reduces the impact of the powerful drama by alienating the characters from the words that come out of their mouth. Om Puri playing a character apparently inspired by real life is in emotional form as the doting dreaming father of an earnest son who, stereotypically, is spoilt and ruined by the Big Bad City. The opposition of values between rural and city life is done with a simplistic yet sincere flourish. The story could've done with a less pedantic treatment. The characters are almost parabolic. The hangman Shiva's wife is named Parvati, and played with a clipped accent and eyebrows to match, by Smita Jaykar and the son, believe it or not, is named Ganesh! There begins the tormenting tandav on migration from the villages and its ruinous aftermath. There's a touching core to Shiva's hopes of getting his son out of the noose into a world of prosperity. This side of the plot needed further nurturing and irrigation. The father-son sequences as played out by Puri and Talpade, convey a wealth of warmth, sadly melted-down by outdated values and narrative devices. By the time the narration moves clumsily into the city life to show the urban corruption of the poor rustic Ganesh the narration embraces naivete wholesale abandoning any deeper thoughts for a surface-level exploration of the relationship between ambition and guilt. And portraying the city girl (Amrita Bedi) as a toxic influence is the last straw. In case the director hadn't noticed the villages have moved and merged into the cities. The city-rural divide is only a mind-set now. Tackling a concept that is thoroughly outdated The Hangman never proceeds beyond conveying the mood and modality of a serious high-school morality- play performed with touching earnestness. It's the sincerity of Om Puri and Shreyas Talpade's performances that place this film a peg or two above the trite level. If we add Gulshan Grover's acting as an upright jailor The Hangman is a bearable depiction of a rustic family's dreams gone to seed. But Do Bigha Zameen, this is not.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Feb 2010 | 8:37 am Bhandarkar felicitated at Washington, USA
If awards at a National platform were not good enough; Madhur Bhandarkar is now making a mark internationally as well. Recently, he was conferred yet another honour by the National Council of Asian Indian Association at Washington D.C. in USA. He was there to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Indian Republic Day, where he was invited as the Cultural Ambassador and the Special Guest.
"I am very glad at this felicitation and felt absolutely great to meet our community in USA. It is an absolutely great feeling. Also, what holds utmost importance is the love and regards that people had for my work. I guess that was the biggest appreciation of all since it came straight from the heart. On my personal interaction with so many people who had gathered there, I realised that they had seen so many of my films from the past, right from the days of Chandni Bar. They look forward to my cinema and were excited to know about my upcoming film", says Bhandarkar who is now back in town and contemplating his next film.
At the event, Madhur addressed a gathering of about 1000 people where he spoke about Indian culture and contribution of Film Industry to the same. He also shared his thoughts on the contemporary Indian cinema and how it has enriched the Indian Culture.
"It was a great experience because even in overseas, people relate so much to Bollywood cinema", gushes Bhandarkar for whom 2010 has begun on a high, what with couple of more National Awards coming his way, courtesy Fashion, "Everyone wanted to know a lot about our Indian cinema and I proudly shared my experience with them. I am proud to be endorsing the Indian cinema."
Bhandarkar went on to share the stage with Honourable Governor of Washington, Senators, Congressmen and Community convener to receive the honours. The event also saw a cultural program which was followed by a prize distribution ceremony that was presided upon by Bhandarkar.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am Akshay's son wins Green Globe Foundation Award - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Feb 2010 | 8:10 am Flying into troublePromo of Kites gets leaked on YouTube, Hrithik-Barbara affair rumours resurface.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 8:03 am 37 years later, Zanjeer trophy reaches A Wednesday team
It may have been a year and a half since the release of A Wednesday and this much acclaimed commercial success may have exhausted its quota of awards and felicitations. However, the film fraternity is still not calling it quits. Continuing to hail this Neeraj Pandey directed film as a landmark effort; this time around it is none other than writer Salim Khan who has come forward in appreciation for the film.
He recently invited the team of A Wednesday [producers Anjum Rizvi and Shital Bhatia along with director Neeraj Pandey] and handed them over the Filmfare trophy that he had received for his work in Zanjeer (1973). This is in line with the tradition that Salim Khan started a few years back when he apparently handed over one of his trophies to Farhan Akhtar for his excellent directorial debut in Dil Chahta Hai.
Confirms Anjum Rizvi who was pleasantly surprised on receiving the call, "We were all so overwhelmed when Salim Khan saab told us that he wanted to hand us over an award for A Wednesday. He said that he wished to encourage new talent and this is the reason why he is picking up trophies from his own repertoire and passing them on as a baton year after year."
Given the fact that Salim Khan has written films like Seeta Aur Geeta, Zanjeer, Deewar, Trishul, Don, Kranti, Naam, Kaala Patthar, Shakti and Mr. India amongst many other hugely popular films in the 70s and 80s, industry can be rest assured that there would be many more trophies to be distributed amongst the new entrants.
One wonders though what took Salim Khan so long to acknowledge the might of A Wednesday? After all this powerful film starring Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher and Jimmy Sheirgill in principal roles has already won dozens of awards and one would have expected the special recognition from Salim Khan to have happened much earlier.
"Khan saab came forward after the announcement of National Awards", says Rizvi in defence of the timeliness of this gesture, "Many felt that A Wednesday deserved much more recognition at the highest level. When that didn't quite happen, Khan saab felt that he had to do his own bit to make us all feel proud of the work that we did."
On a parting note, the elated producer says, "In any case, more than the trophy, what is of utmost importance is that someone of his stature felt so strongly about A Wednesday. In fact I remember telling him that just a pen of his, with which he has written so many classic films, would have been a good enough reward and recognition for us."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:59 am Hollywood not yet for SRKThe King of Bollywood says, "You need to work much harder and prove your mettle a longer time to come in to a different world with a different language" and King Khan feels he is not quite ready to make the jump to Hollywood.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:52 am 'We must work together,' Aamir tells Big BWhen Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned up to mourn Aamir Khan's father's death, the younger actor expressed a desire to work together.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:40 am Aamir Khan wants to work with Big BAamir purposed the idea to Amitabh Bachchan when the megastar turned up to mourn Tahir Hussain's death. Big B too agreed and wished Amir be the director of the film.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am Shabana hails Rahul for taking on Shiv SenaActress-activist Shabana Azmi is all praise for Rahul Gandhi and he "cocked a snook" at the Shiv Sena with his Mumbai trip on Friday.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:24 am Troubles galoreSonam Kapoor-Abhay Deol-starrer Aisha is mired in controversies even before its release.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:10 am Tight security as Shah Rukh Khan returns homeBollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, under fire from the Shiv Sena for his remarks on Pakistani cricketers, returned to Mumbai from abroad today afternoon amid heavy security.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 7:07 am Why Hathaway rejected the role of AliceThe 27-year-old actress turned down the lead role as she was tired of her "pretty girl" image. The role of Alice eventually went to Australian newcomer Mia Wasikowska, but Hathaway has no regrets about her decision.Source: | 6 Feb 2010 | 6:53 am "Padma Shri will make Saif evaluate his worth" - Sharmila Tagore
A leader of a factional political party feels Saif Ali Khan is a 'tapori' and unworthy of getting a Padma Shri.
But the proud and protective mother Sharmila Tagore thinks a recognition of this sort is well deserved for her son.
Says the lovely actress, "I've become fond of Saif as an actor. And I look forward to seeing what he does next. This kind of a recognition encourages an artiste to better himself. Even if you lead a relatively carefree life, a Padma award makes you sit up and say, 'Hey, I've to live up to this. It isn't a film award I'm getting here. The government is recognizing my efforts, and I better live up to expectations.' The Padma Shri will make Saif evaluate his worth and make him think of what the country expects him. I think it's a great pat on the back."
Speaking of awards and recognition in general, Sharmila opines, "The National Awards must have their own identity free of Bollywood domination. It's very important for regional cinema to get its recognition. Now that Antaheen has won the National Award for Best Film it will get a renewed shelf life. Such recognition means a lot to regional filmmakers. You know when Manik-da (Satyajit Ray) made his first film Pather Panchali he had to pawn his wife's jewellery. Nothing has changed, really. Even today a regional film is made on a meagre budget. The National Award means a lot to regional filmmakers."
Speaking for herself Sharmila feels her recognition as an actress has come more from regional cinema than Hindi. "Barring a Mausam for which I got the National Award, most of my prestigious recognition has come from Bengali cinema. Even now, the Bengali film Antaheen in which I play a cameo got the National Award for Best Film. I got a lot of opportunities to work in wonderful Hindi films like Devar, Anupama, Aavishkar and Grihapravesh. Definitely, these were forward-looking films, having said that the regional cinema has so much longevity."
Sharmila feels nostalgia often dictates recognition and adulation. "Zohra Sehgal got a Padma Vibhushan this year. When you're around for a certain period of time, people do love you. All said and done, we Indians are a very sentimental people."
Nowadays Sharmila chooses her films carefully. "Maybe one film at a time. Otherwise I get tired. Getting things done through the Ministry as the chairperson of the censor board is not easy. Also, my work with UNICEF and other organizations gives me more satisfaction. I've a one-to-one with younger people. All this is a strain on 24 hours. Today I'm a more kindred citizen. I also like to travel. Right now as I talk to you I am gazing out of my window in our home in Pataudi and I can see peacocks all over garden. I wouldn't like relinquish this pleasure for more work on hand."
Speaking on her work in cinema being recognized Sharmila laughs, "My self-worth doesn't come from what other people say about me. Recognition or the lack of it doesn't run or ruin my life. Even if it doesn't come I still have a wonderful support system. It's enough that some people like me. I know I'm not in the same league as Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. But when I walk into a room I only feel good vibes. My fulfilment comes not from awards but from watching the peacocks frolicking in my garden in Pataudi. Not that I don't take my work as an actor seriously. I do. Earlier when I didn't like an end-product I dissociated myself from that film. Nowadays you are contract-bound to promote a film even if you don't like it. I find that kind of enforced professionalism to be restricting."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Feb 2010 | 6:44 am Anurag Basu about his differences with Rakesh Roshan over Kites
Anurag Basu and his producer Rakesh Roshan don't see eye-to-eye on Kites, so much so that the director says he has no inkling when Kites is releasing.
Says Anurag, "I'm just a technician on the film, just like the cinematographer or editor. I know as much as anyone else who has worked on Kites. But I've heard the film is being released on May 14 or May 21. I don't know which date it actually is. But I'm happy it's finally being released."
For the first time, Anurag Basu openly admits there were differences with producer Rakesh Roshan. "I wouldn't call them creative differences. Because we were both creating the same film and moving in the same direction. But yes, Rakeshji's vision of cinema is quite different from mine."
There were constant arguments between the producer and director about how the film was to be shot.
Explains Anurag, "See, Rakeshji was not just the producer of Kites. He's also a very big director with a vast experience as filmmaker behind him. He naturally had very strong opinions on how the film should be shot."
Anurag has learnt the hard way never to make a film for a producer who's also a director. "It's all fine now. Over and done with. I just hope all the hard work is worth the effort."
Kites was taken away from Anurag and given to Hollywood director Brett Ratner to be edited. Anurag was none too pleased with the unexpected shift of power in the creative equation.
Significantly, Anurag doesn't feature in any of the publicity and marketing of Kites.
Says the director, "I still maintain I had no creative differences with Rakesh Roshanji. When I didn't have any hesitation in walking out of my first directorial venture Kuch Toh Hai when I had differences with my producer Ekta Kapoor, why would I not do the same with Kites if necessary, when I've proved myself as a director with Gangster and Life...In A Metro."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Feb 2010 | 6:34 am Micromax signs on Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador
He is a man, who has definitely not just changed the rules of the game, but also has rewritten it, in his own terms. He is none other than Bollywood's very own Akshay Kumar. He is one of the Numero Uno stars that Bollywood can easily back on due to his mass appeal.
No wonder then, not just the filmmakers, but also the ad fraternity guys are queuing up at his doorstep to sign him on. After having endorsed a million products including the likes of Thums Up, Levis, X-Box 360 etc..., the superstar will now be seen endorsing wireless solutions provider Micromax.
According to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, Akshay has been signed by the said telecom company in accordance to his 'instant connect' with the classes and masses alike. The source also added that knowing Akki's 'market status', the said company has shelled out a 'macro' bomb of an amount as Akki's remuneration.
No wonder they say, ' Make hay...while the sun shines'! What say, Akki baba!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am Amrita Arora blessed with baby boy
Amrita Arora, who got married to Shakeel Ladak in March '09, gave birth to a baby boy yesterday morning.
At the hospital with her was her husband Shakeel and her family members. Bollywood has welcomed the new addition with the first Tweet coming from Riteish Deshmukh that said, "Congratulations AMU n Shakeel. It's a beautiful baby BOY."
We Bollywood Hungama congratulate and give our best wishes to Amrita and Shakeel.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Feb 2010 | 6:03 am The Hangman - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Feb 2010 | 5:21 am Hollywood not yet for 'King of Bollywood'The "King of Bollywood" is dying to see compatriot Anil Kapoor's performance in "24", but is not quite ready to make the jump to Hollywood saying he is quite happy doing the films he does.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 4:23 am Michael Jackson statue from India could grace NeverlandOver seven months after his death, Michael Jackson is etched in the hearts of millions of fans - and also in 12 feet of black granite that its maker plans to ship to the late king of pop's Neverland Ranch in California.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Feb 2010 | 2:46 am Atif Aslam live-in-concert in Delhi'Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani' singer Atif Aslam will be performing live-in-concert at New Delhi's Hamsadhwani Theatre on February 11, 2010. The ex Jal diva is best known for his numbers 'Aadat', 'Hum Kis Gali Jaa Rahe Hain', 'Ehsaas' and 'Doorie'.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Feb 2010 | 2:26 am Hrithik's Kites in trouble again - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Feb 2010 | 1:47 am Cast: Siddharth, Ankur Vikal, Vidya Malwade, Aditya Pancholi - Times of India
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