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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 8:20 am 'MNIK' released in Orissa amidst stray protestsShah Rukh Khan-starrer "My Name is Khan" released all over Orissa today amidst stray protests by the Bajrang Dal.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 7:52 am Roses for 'MNIK' viewers in JharkhandShah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name is Khan" may be facing protests in some parts of the country but in Jharkhand the scene was quite different today.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 7:44 am 'MNIK' morning shows cancelled in AhmedabadThe morning shows of Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan" were cancelled in multiplex here today due to protests by right-wing groups.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 7:39 am House full: SRK fans defeat Shiv Sena plans
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 7:07 am Some Mumbai multiplex owners start screening 'MNIK'There was no first show of Shah Rukh Khan's much discussed "My Name Is Khan" here today as theatre owners shied away from exhibiting the film following violence by the Shiv Sena.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 6:31 am Aishwarya down with high fever, advised bed restDoting parents-in-law Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan are looking after Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai who is down with high fever and has been advised bed rest by doctors.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 6:18 am 'MNIK' opens in Madhya Pradesh amidst minor protests"My Name is Khan" was released all over Madhya Pradesh today, amidst minor protests by Shiv Sainiks.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 6:17 am MNIK sold out at Berlin fest in five secondsSRK presence at the Berlin International Film Festival acknowledges that he has fans not only in Mumbai, but all over the world. The online tickets for his My Name is Khan, were sold out in five seconds.Source: | 12 Feb 2010 | 6:16 am 'MNIK' opens to packed houses in Kolkata, fans burn Thackeray's effigyAngry fans burnt effigies of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in several parts of the city as cine buffs queued up outside ticket counters in Kolkata and elsewhere in West Bengal to watch Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan" on the opening day today.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am 80 pc sale for 'MNIK' debut in vandalised Delhi hallA cinema hall in west Delhi that had been vandalised just a few hours before it was scheduled to start screening "My Name is Khan" today sold 80 percent of the tickets for the first show, its officials said.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:52 am After hiccup, Ahmedabad starts screenings
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:50 am 6 multiplexes, 4 single-screens say OK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:44 am Sharman was nervous about meeting TabuSharman Joshi, with the blockbuster 3 Idiots under his belt, was still nervous about working with National Award winner Tabu on the sets of Toh Baat Pakki. But her friendly demeanour put him at ease immediately.Source: | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:37 am RGV, Vivek patch up, plan more projectsRam Gopal Varma, with whom Vivek Oberoi is working in Rakta Charitra, is one of the many people the actor fell out with. But now the two have become the closest of friends and are planning at least two more films together.Source: | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:25 am 'MNIK' - first day but no first show in MumbaiThere was no first show of Shah Rukh Khan's much discussed "My Name Is Khan" here today with theatre owners shying away from exhibiting the film following violence by the Shiv Sena.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:21 am Alexander McQueen dead, most likely a suicide
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:09 am Kaminey surpasses 3 Idiots in Filmfare raceEven though Aamir Khan's comedy-drama 3 Idiots was the biggest hit of 2009, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's crime caper Kaminey has surpassed it in bagging the maximum nominations for the 55th Idea Filmfare Awards.Source: | 12 Feb 2010 | 5:06 am Now watch the movie if you canEarlier when a new movie was about to release there was always a curiosity factor attached to it.Source: Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 4:59 am Movie Review: Valentine's DayValentine's Day might boast the most shirtless dudes we've seen in a movie since 300. Ironically, the often bare-chested Twilight star Taylor Lautner isn't one of them.Source: | 12 Feb 2010 | 4:47 am Hrithik, Priyanka say they are with SRK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 3:15 am Mumbai defies Sena to watch SRK's film
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:52 am Tarsem's Dawn of War paused for exploring 3D formatIndian filmmaker Tarsem Singh Dhandwar's epic Dawn of War has been temporarily halted to explore the possibility of its 3D format, according to reports. The film is about 115 million dollar project starring Henry Cavill.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:41 am 'Go watch My Name is Khan' - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am Read Shah Rukh's tweets
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am Netizens back SRK, slam Sena
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:32 am Shiva helpless on cupid ratri - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am 21 Shiv Sainiks held for protests against 'MNIK' in Goa - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:28 am 'MNIK' released in Orissa amidst stray protests - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:14 am SRK vs Sena: Delhi theatre attacked
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:14 am Mumbai cinemas turn fortresses for 'My Name is Khan'MUMBAI (Reuters) - Theatres in Mumbai turned fortresses on Friday for the release of ‘My Name is Khan’ whose star Shah Rukh Khan is locked in a duel with radical Hindu group Shiv Sena, sparking worries India's financial hub is being undermined by parochial politics.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 12 Feb 2010 | 2:01 am Bihar Ki Beti is now Katrina learning Bhojpuri - SantaBanta.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 1:43 am Kareena leaves Saif and kids alone - GlamSham
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 1:34 am Review : My Name Is Khan - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am Filmfare Award nominations declaredThe nominations for the The Filmfare Awards have been announced. Often referred to as the 'Indian Oscars.' these awards are the most prestigious of all the various Indian film awards.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 12 Feb 2010 | 1:20 am Shahid: Sonakshi, Shazahn, Narmada were not auditioned - GlamSham
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 Feb 2010 | 12:39 am My Name is Khan: A must watch movieShah Rukh Khan's movie 'My Name is Khan' is in trouble as Shiv Sena and Bajrang Dal activists are trying their best to stop the release of the film across Maharashtra and the country.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 Feb 2010 | 11:44 pm Cole to clarify her semblance to Goddess Kali: HindusHindus worldwide have asked British singer-dancer-television personality-model-songwriter Cheryl Cole to clarify her reported resemblance to Hindu Goddess Kali in her new video Parachute. Cole, 26, has won Best Single for The Promise.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 Feb 2010 | 10:05 pm Hrithik Roshan joins TwitterSuperstar Hrithik Roshan has finally joined the micro-blogging site Twitter. He received a warm welcome from his close friends Karan Johar, Abhishek Bachchan and Genelia D'Souza on the social networking site.Source: | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:48 pm Super Bowl granny Betty White to host SNL?Over 188,000 people on Facebook are urging 'Saturday Night Live' to make Betty White a host. The actress and the campaign on Facebook gained a lot of attention ever since the 88 year old actress starred in the Super bowl snickers ad.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 Feb 2010 | 2:41 pm "My Name is Khan" set to open despite security worriesMUMBAI (Reuters) - Shah Rukh Khan's new film "My Name is Khan" opens in cinemas across India on Friday but theatre owners in Mumbai were still cagey about its release in the wake of threats by the Shiv Sena.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 11 Feb 2010 | 1:28 pm Tom Cruise's 3 year old daughter victim of 'cruel' fashionBritish media has slammed Suri Cruise's walk in the sub zero temperature, snow and rain ? with her lips painted bright red, flimsy-looking fashionable pink shoes, Walt Disney Princesses umbrella, and a knee length blue dress.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 Feb 2010 | 11:27 am Mayank Shekhar's Review: My Name is KhanShah Rukh plays Khan in this film by that name. For many portions though, you aren’t certain the director’s name is Karan Johar. This is possibly that rare time when the lead actor has pushed himself to perform a role.Source: | 11 Feb 2010 | 11:06 am KJo may have not made MNIK without KajolShe is spontaneous, brilliant, the perfect choice...Kajol is undoubtedly one of Karan Johar's favourite actresses and the director says he might not even have made My Name Is Khan if she had said no to the film.Source: | 11 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am International rock bands scratch Mumbai off their concert toursEntertainment tax used to be the excuse given to explain the dearth of international acts. Post the 2008 terror attacks, the lack of security became another.Source: | 11 Feb 2010 | 9:44 am Slumdog star now plays a child slaveThe true story of a child working as a bonded labourer in a carpet factory in Pakistan is being made into a film.Source: | 11 Feb 2010 | 9:38 am YRF's next featuring Shahid and Anushka titled as Badmaash Company
Yash Raj Films titled its next film directed by Parmeet Sethi as Badmaash Company.
The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, who are certainly a pair to watch out for. They are supported by Meiyang Chang and Vir Das.
Badmaash Company is an extraordinary story set in the 90's, where in middle class of Mumbai, four young friends get together to start a company. Their business is an instant hit because they find a way to beat the system. By doing all the wrong things... the right way!
The music of the film has been composed by Pritam and the film is slated to release on May 7, 2010.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Feb 2010 | 9:17 am Shilpa and Raj Kundra play cricket with school kids
What happens when Shilpa Shetty Kundra and hubby Raj decide to play cricket with school kids?
The recently married couple, who are also the co-owners of former IPL champions 'Rajasthan Royals', visited a girls' school in Ahmedabad to promote sports amongst the students there.
The duo also launched a corporate hospitality programme for their team at a press conference and later headed to Mt. Carmel School for some promotional activities.
The school staff and kids welcomed the couple by releasing 100 blue & white balloons, the signature colours of the 'Rajasthan Royals'. Shilpa felicitated some students who had performed outstandingly well in school with the 'Royal Blue' turban and distributed autographed t-shirts.
The couple then formed 2 teams with the school girls and played a cricket match of 2 overs. Looks like the Ahmedabadis had a 'field' day with perhaps the most interesting match of the season!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Feb 2010 | 9:01 am Imran Khan signs up with Coke
Like Aamir, like Imran. Looks like the nephew follows uncle in all respects, be it films, life or even endorsements. Reportedly, Imran Khan has signed up with Coca-Cola as its brand ambassador. Aamir Khan has been the brand ambassador of Coke for the better part of the last decade.
Imran will "break the ice" in the ad along with Kalki of Dev D fame. The young duo has been directed by Dibakar Banerjee, who is ready with his next release LSD. The entire campaign has been conceptualised by McCann Erickson.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Feb 2010 | 8:44 am Priyanka Chopra features in Greenathon animated video
After supporting the NDTV Greenathon last year, Priyanka Chopra is back this time with an animated music video espousing the green cause. Piggy Chops will feature alongside young kids in the animated video, as the kids are the target audience of this initiative. The musical trio of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy have composed the Green Anthem for the video that will be aired on the channel later this month. Incidentally, this is also the first time that Priyanka is starring in an animated video.
Bollywood has, in the recent times, turned out in full strength for the green cause - Rahul Bose attended the global environment conference at Copenhagen, while Neha Dhupia bared it for a green calendar.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Feb 2010 | 8:17 am 10 Albums to watch out for in 2010
Whatever be the fate of Bollywood films year after year, there is always something consistent about the world of films and that happens to be it's music. 2009 saw quite a few good soundtracks hitting the stands and 2010 should be no exception with number of diverse films spread across genres. While 2009 was dominated by Pritam, 2010 is pretty much setting the stage for number of top line composers with Vishal-Shekhar and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy also joining in. A.R. Rahman is expected to continue his good work; Rajesh Roshan would be back as well while Himesh Reshammiya is expected to churn out his yearly hit. Meanwhile, expect a few surprises from the likes of Salim-Sulaiman as well as new finds Sachin & Jigar. Joginder Tuteja brings to you 10 most anticipated albums of 2010 (in alphabetical order) that should see an all around popularity in months to come.
Action Replayy (Pritam)
Pritam is expected to carry forward the great run that he has been enjoying during last 3-4 years. Action Replayy is also special because it brings together the hit team of Vipul Shah, Akshay Kumar and Pritam together after Singh Is Kinng. Vipul has been known for roping in different composers for each of his films, whether it was Aankhen (Jatin-Lalit, Aadesh Srivastava), Waqt - Race Against Time (Anu Malik) or Namastey London (Himesh Reshammiya). However, after London Dreams (Shankar Ehsaan Loy), he has gone back to Pritam and in the process repeated a composer for the first time ever.
Anjaana Anjaani (Vishal Shekhar)
Vishal and Shekhar were quiet all through 2009 with Aladin (for which they composed a couple of years back) being their sole release of the year. However, it was for a reason since they were getting bigger things in place for entire 2010. The year should begin with Anjaana Anjaani and it has all the right reasons to be mighty successful. Reason being that in Siddharth Anand's Bachna Ae Haseeno and Salaam Namaste, they gave some real good melodies even though Ta Ra Rum Pum was a step behind. Now with Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra forming the film's cast, it is but obvious that the composer duo would push themselves further for this Sajid Nadiadwala production.
Guzaarish (Sanjay Leela Bhansali)
He didn't quite make history with the music of Saawariya. However, the reputation that Sanjay Leela Bhansali carries ever since the days of Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas means that the man is expected to deliver goods in a big way with Guzaarish. Since he has himself decided to hold the baton for the music of this Hrithik Roshan - Aishwarya Rai starrer as the composer, the excitement is palpable. Expect the man with a vision of his own to surprise and reinvent filmmaking as well as music all over again with Guzaarish.
Housefull (Shankar Ehsaan Loy)
This is one 'houseful' affair waiting to happen. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy may not have created a blockbuster score in 2009 but they did deliver good quality music all through the year. Sajid Khan directed Housefull is touted to be that BIG project for the composer trio where they are expected to go all out in getting a huge commercial soundtrack in place. With a huge star cast to boast of and Sajid's eye for mass appeal to vouch for, Housefull is expected to be the first musical success for Akshay Kumar in 2010.
I Hate Luv Stories (Vishal Shekhar)
Sheer volume of albums being churned out by Vishal-Shekhar in 2010 indicates that this could well be their year after a rather dull 2009. Not restricted to working in any fixed camps, the composer duo is smartly balancing work across different filmmakers. For this Karan Johar production, they are expected to create a peppy rom-com outing (going with the genre of the film). Coming together of Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor is enticing enough and icing on the cake would be music by Vishal and Shekhar that should keep the flag high for them all through the year.
Kajraare (Himesh Reshammiya)
His Radio may have sunk at the box office but it's music was much appreciated right till it's release. As a composer he has not let down even once and there is no reason why Kajraare should be any different. Moreover, since he joins hands with Bhatts (who have a rather impressive track record as far as their musical outings are concerned), Himesh is expected to put in double the effort for Kajraare. This time around though, Himesh would certainly be hoping that his good luck with music rubs on his foray into acting as well.
Kites (Rajesh Roshan)
Hrithik Roshan. Rakesh Roshan. Rajesh Roshan. Need one say more about this combination? Their soundtrack for Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai may stay on to be their best while Krrish wasn't exactly the kind of outing that met sky high expectations of their fans and followers. Still, Roshans are a brand together and that should get wheels moving for Kites as well. Also, a fact that cannot be ignored is the involvement of director Anurag Basu whose taste in music won't raise any doubts. Remember Life In A Metro, Gangster and Murder?
Ra. 1 (Vishal Shekhar)
Ra. 1 may or may not release in 2010 but if it indeed does then this could well be a film to watch out for. Vishal and Shekhar have been known for their consistency and their penchant for doing limited but quality projects is helping them build a unique branding for themselves. With Shah Rukh Khan, they have made Om Shanti Om while with director Anubhav Sinha they have made some rocking tracks in Dus and much ignored Cash. Ra. 1 is just the kind of assignment that could redefine the musical scene as the first decade of the new millennium comes to an end.
Raavan (A. R. Rahman)
From a techno Ra 1, it's time to jump on to mythical Raavan with A.R. Rahman promising a lot for this Mani Ratnam directed modern day tale. From Dil Se to Yuva to Guru, Rahman has always delivered the best for Ratnam and expectations are gargantuan from this Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer. The soundtrack is expected to be attached to the roots and set in a characteristic Indian backdrop. From the Oscar award composer, Raavan would be one of the biggest efforts to watch out for in 2010.
Tees Maar Khan (Vishal Shekhar)
Tees Maar Khan is all set to arrive by the end of this year. With Farah Khan joining hands with Vishal-Shekhar once again after Om Shanti Om and Akshay Kumar bringing on his star quotient and a strong music sense intact, Tees Maar Khan is a big project waiting to explode. Expect a 100% masala outing sans any pretence in the music of Tees Maar Khan that should keep the lovers of mass commercial Bollywood soundtracks happy.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Feb 2010 | 7:03 am "Even unconventional and non-formulaic films can work" - Vidya Balan
She was and has been the quintessential young woman next door whom an intelligent man would love to take to his mother. Playing a quintessential 'bhartiya naari', whether belonging to the classical mould (Parineeta, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Eklavya - The Royal Guard) or the modern times (Paa, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Salaam E Ishq) with a brain of her own, Vidya Balan boasts of consistency as her hallmark.
In fact a closer study of her filmography pretty much confirms that after Katrina Kaif, she easily has the best success rate amongst leading ladies today with at least one hit a year ever since her debut effort Parineeta (2005). No wonder, when Vidya moves from her 'maa' performance in Paa to a 'woman with desires of her own' (in her own words) in Ishqiya, she makes viewers look forward to what's new that she has to offer in the New Year. More so because in the film she makes men as diverse as Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi dance to her tune.
"This is the best time to be working in movies", declares Vidya who now has two back to back successes in her kitty with Ishqiya following Paa, "Earlier when any filmmaker even thought of making a non-formulaic film, it used to be slotted as an art film there and then. Soon after it would be considered as economical unviable and unfortunately there wasn't much progress that any of such brilliant ideas made. I guess there was an attempt in the late 70s and the early 80s but then ever since NFDC has stopped making films, all doors seemed to be shut. However, in the current decade we are back to making different kind of films. Yes, it's a slow but a steady journey for sure. At least now with movies like Ishqiya, we have started pushing the envelope a little more."
At the beginning of 2009, it was Anurag Kashyap directed Dev D that followed a non-conformist approach towards cinema. Circa 2010 and the year has begun well with Ishqiya. It appears like finally there is some trend in the making here with mainstream actors not feeling shy about lending their support to films that break commercial mould. After Abhay Deol, it is nice to see Vidya Balan too joining the fray.
"I think what is actually happening is that even audiences want to see different things today. This is why when a few experiments worked earlier, people just lapped it up. Movies like Bheja Fry pretty much paved the way for quality films in controlled budget to start making an appearance because once these films worked, more and more people from the industry were further encouraged to present different ideas. It was obvious that even unconventional and non-formulaic films can work if packed, marketed, promoted and presented well. Slowly there are steps being taken due to which audiences too are accepting varied subjects with open arms. Thankfully, there are better budgets being offered as well in spite of increase in experimental cinema", Vidya goes on to share her 'gyaan' on the advent of new age cinema.
She can't be blamed though if she is sounding all excited about the advent of a different kind of cinema. After all, she is one of the rare female actors who has agreed to play the role of a mother in two films (Paa, Heyy Babyy), someone who has psychological disorder (Bhool Bhulaiyaa), a woman suffering from an ailment (Guru, Salaam E Ishq) and now a widow who doesn't mind getting into an intense romance with love (Naseeruddin Shah) and lust (Arshad Warsi) as the driving force. With the 'Jessica Lal' based film already in her kitty and things looking promising with Gulzar's next seemingly quite close, Vidya sure is getting all her calculations right.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Feb 2010 | 6:49 am Prolific lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery passes away - The Hindu
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Feb 2010 | 6:47 am "RGV had picked me up from nowhere and made me a star" - Vivek Oberoi
Ram Gopal Varma with whom Vivek Oberoi is working again in Rakta Charitra is one of the many people the actor fell out with. The two have now become the closest of friends. They even converse in Telugu, Ramu's mother tongue which Vivek learnt for Rakta Charitra. The two are now working on another project together.
Says Vivek emotionally, "Ramuji was angry. And rightly so. He had picked me up from nowhere and made me a star. He was embittered by the way I turned. I lost a lot of my friends. And that included Ramuji."
Now the two are back on an even pitch. And planning at least two more films together.
Vivek flew the theatrical trailer of his new film Prince to Hyderabad where Ram Gopal Varma was shooting with Vivek.
Says Vivek, "Ramuji booked a theatre at the Ramuji Rao film city in Hyderabad to watch it. Not just that. I left the theatre after a while since late nights don't suit me. I had a shoot in the morning. But my director chose to stay on watching the trailer over and over again. Ramuji has always been a mentor. I'm sorry if I let him down in the past."
Shatrughan Sinha who forms the third party in the new Ramu-Vivek alliance too watched the trailer with Ramu.
Vivek just can't stop raving about his Rakta Charitra co-star Shatrughan Sinha. "He's so generous and warm. He makes me feel so special every day on the sets. He's an inspiration. I call him Super Sarkar. He's so larger-than-life. He's the only politician who is never politically correct."
Vivek is gearing himself for the release of his next film Prince which is rumoured to be a remake of the 1960s' Shammi Kapoor starrer Prince.
Chortles Vivek, "Ha ha. I wish. People feel it might be a takeoff on Shammi Kapoorji in Prince, or they feel it is a costume drama. Let them see what it is. I don't want to give away the plot. Hats off to Kumar Tauraniji for having faith in me. I knew it would be risky. He pulled out all the stops to make Prince look lavish."
Incidentally, Vivek is the only protégé whom Ramu has chosen to patch up with. The ones he has had permanent fall-outs with include Manoj Bajpai, Aftab Shivdasani, Randeep Hooda and Mohit Ahlawat.
Reacting to rumours of a patch-up with Bajpai, Ramu retorts, "Mere itne bhi bure din nahin aaye hain."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Feb 2010 | 6:32 am "Tabu and my mom are very close" - Shabana Azmi
On Tuesday, Tabu released the English translation of Shabana's mother Shaukat Azmi's biography Kaifi & I on the legendary poet-activist-lyricist Kaifi Azmi.
So far available to readers in an Urdu, Hindi, Marathi and Japanese, the English translation by Nasreen Rehman was released on Tuesday evening. Tabu unhesitatingly said yes.
Explains Shabana, "Tabu and my mom are very close. It was important to have the book released by someone who's familiar with the language and the cultural ethos of those times. There could be no better choice than Tabu."
When asked why the two of them had not done any movie together, Shabana replied, "It has to be something worth the while for both of us." About the book function, Shabana says, "It was lovely. Mum's admirers turned up in large numbers and she was in top form."
Talk is now on to turn Kaifi & I into a film. The book is already on stage with Javed Akhtar and Shabana playing Kaifi and Shaukat Azmi.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Feb 2010 | 6:27 am "Post 3 Idiots, I got a lot of offers even internationally" - Suraj Jagan
The reaction to his song Give me some sunshine from 3 Idiots is "mindblowingly beyond imagination," says Suraj Jagan, who finds himself suddenly in demand for both live shows as well as films.
The boy from Kerala feels vindicated, and is especially happy that the song that has really made him is Give me some sunshine from 3 Idiots. "When a boy from Kerala decides that rock music in English and Hindi is going to be his livelihood, he is taken to be an idiot! So with 3 Idiots, I have proved that I am actually not one!" A recent award, he tells you, is the icing on the cake.
Suraj Jagan reveals how his song was singled out by Aamir Khan no less as a musical dark horse from the score. "He always believed in the song and said that it will connect with the youth. The thrust of the music promotion was obviously on All is well and Zooby dooby, but at the music release itself, I sensed that this song will be a hit on its own!"
The singer however admits that the scale of the film's and music's success has been unprecedented. "When I recorded the song I liked it, did my best and forgot about it, but now what has happened is incredible! For me, however, it was a great compliment when Shantanu Moitra stated in public that if my voice had not been approved by the filmmakers, he would have changed the tune!" The composer had promised him a song two years ago when encountering him in the jingles circuit where Suraj has always been busy.
"The world of jingles is great but obviously anonymity is high," says the youngster. "People know your work but not the fact that it is you. My famous jingles include You and I in this beautiful world and Everyday I want to fly stay by my side and there are so many in every language from Hindi to Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Oriya and the South Indian languages as well."
Suraj had his band called Dream Out Loud that did English songs. "That's on hold now," says Suraj. "I am now the lead vocalist of a Hindi band with six musicians. After Give me some sunshine we are getting a lot of offers even internationally."
This sudden happy turn of events, says Suraj, has put on hold his planned Hindi rock album. "I have composed most of the songs. But right now, I have to flow with the tide. And as it happens, this year will see me sing more. I have sung Rang de in My Name Is Khan, the title-track in Karthik Calling Karthik and also in Hide & Seek." After this, Suraj will also be heard in I Hate Luv Stories and Patiala House.
Suraj is gung-ho with whatever life offers him. "I did not go out of my way to become a playback singer, neither did I want to avoid singing in films! I was comfortable with my band and later my jingles, and still am."
Suraj therefore had an unthinkable eight-year gap between his Hindi film debut with the Vishal-Shekhar song Hum naujawan from Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi in 1999 and his second lot of films that came in 2007. "I sang in a lot of small films, like Money Hai To Honey Hai, Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama and Humse Hain Jahaan. What was noticed, however, was my title-track in Johnny Gaddaar. And then there was Zehreele in Rock On!! , a song also filmed on me as Farhan Akhtar's rival contestant." Straight, in which he sang five solos, barely registered its music on screen. And so it is only now that the turnaround has come, notes the singer who has sung a bit in Tamil and Telugu too. So how does his professional approach vary from jingles, his live work and films? "For me the difference is simply between studio work and live work. Both have aspects that cannot be compensated by the other! Live work gives instant reactions and a greater challenge. Studio work has a more intimate connection with associates and greater recognition," says the admirer of Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Hemant Kumar. Among present singers, he likes everyone but could listen to Shankar Mahadevan and Vishal Dadlani for hours. "I like my singing to be a part of the creative process. In that sense, I love working with my band where I do the music and vocals and am a part of the lyrics writing process."
Screen IndiaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:36 am SRK's MNIK lands in trouble!Do you think it could be a film promotional stunt? THE UPCOMING Dharma Productions and Red Chilly Entertainments movie 'My Name is Khan' starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol is all set to release on February 12, 2010.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:27 am Bar Refaeli not happy with Sports IllustratedNew York, (ANI): Israeli model Bar Refaeli is said to have not taken her loss of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover to Brooklyn Decker too well.Refaeli, 24, was reportedly looking miserable when she arrived at the magazine’s party on February 9Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:24 am Universal Pictures to remake 1982 feature filmWashington (ANI): American movie studio Universal Pictures is set to do a remake of the 1982 feature film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The studio has tapped Legally Blonde duo Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten 'Kiwi' Smith to adapt aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:22 am "Tabu is a scintillating actor; what a brilliant performer she is" - Sharman Joshi
If you meet Sharman Joshi in person, you'd be left questioning - Why so Serious? Then you might have a laugh or two about how funny he is off screen. Sharman is a surprisingly simple, laid back and a straightforward person to talk to. So when asked whether Toh Baat Pakki will manage to be a big success at the box office, the actor got a bit unsettled. Unlike most actors who have a great comic sense and the ones who always seem "on" during an interview, Joshi felt no need to joke around or entertain with his answers. He was quite comfortable in being honest. What an actor! Now you can take this pun however you want, but we for sure believe that he is a great find in our larger than life film industry. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent met Sharman Joshi who is about to get married on February 12...or is he? Whatever the results, we sure are going to be a witness to this lavish wedding. Let the groom take on from here.
You are married, so how well did you associate yourself to the filmâ¦
I associated myself in a way that I made the right decision on screen and off screen (laughs). Seriously, it's a film set in a small town on how an elder sister helps her younger sister to find a perfect match and how things go mismatch after the elder sister gives hope to not just one, but two boys for her sisters' marriage. It's a light hearted comedy.
How tough is it for a film like Toh Baat Pakki in times where big films with bigger budgets and the biggest stars are getting hyped?
No film in my opinion is big or small, whether it is the star cast or the director or the producer. A film is big or small only after the audiences see it. What you're asking is very speculative. We've made this film because we completely believe in it and we're sure that the audiences have something worth their time and enjoy themselves.
No film in my opinion is big or small, it becomes big or small only after the audiences see it
Working with Tabu is like working with Aamir Khan. She is the best of the best, isn't it?
Yes she is. Tabu is a scintillating actor. What a brilliant performer she is! I was a little tentative in figuring out how to break the ice with her during the first few days of the shoot. But she is an extremely friendly and a down to earth kind of a person. We got along very well, enjoyed our lunches on the sets, worked hard and post pack up we used to get together in each others room for more filmy gupshups. Toh Baat Pakki was a unique experience all together.
Nobody talks about the debutant directors now-a-days unless they make a film with big stars.
Kedar Shinde, the director of Toh Baat Pakki is a big name himself in Marathi stage. An actor's job is limited in a certain sense. Film, is a director's and a scriptwriter's medium. It's how they see the film. I am hoping that Kedar is happy with the work I've done in the film. We both are from theatre background and have seen each others work. We've also worked with each other on stage. So when I got to know Kedar was directing this film, I jumped on to it knowing that he will handle the affairs pretty well.
Industry has now become a one week wonder. Openings are more crucial than how the film will fare at the box office.
We aren't going through the worst phase. Yes, we were going through a bad phase last year but things are becoming better. Yes, openings have become vital only to gauge whether the audiences will accept a certain kind of cinema or not. When a good film is made, there are audiences who'll go and watch. 3 Idiots had its audiences. The potential of our films is tremendous. Audiences are prepared for more or beyond and the intellect they possess, which we assume, is far less. But that's not right. They are far more progressive then we are. Agreed, that Hollywood's success rate is much better than Bollywood but that's the truth. We make so many films that the time gap between two films is hardly there, and then the audiences split.
We make so many films that the time gap between two films is hardly there, and then the audiences split
Are you careful in signing films now as you're a part of two cult films - Rang De Basanti and 3 Idiots. Are you in a different league all together?
My mantra is pretty much the same from the days I started acting. I do the kind of films that challenge me. First comes, the script and then the actor. That's the path I follow. I cannot credit myself alone for being in a film which is as successful as a Rang De Basanti or 3 Idiots is because there are so many factors that go into making a cult film. Those cannot necessarily be acting. But what you must do is to be a part of the film that excites you and take up the role of a lifetime.
Which is your next release?
There is a film called Allah Ke Bandey which is a redemption drama. It has Farooq Sheikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni as the principal cast and my director, Mr Farooq Kabir and myself are playing the lead roles. It's about two boys from the slums of Mumbai and their life story. It's a hard core drama with part real life story.
But would you ever imagine Sharman Joshi not smile?
(Laughs) Why do you say that? I did a film called Raqeeb which wasn't very successful. It was a serious thriller drama. Yes, I have been synonymous with light hearted comedy but I am not a comedian. I hate being tagged as an actor. I've been playing parts which are different from what I'm generally associated with. It's again exciting and challenging...not to smile (laughs).Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:20 am Shivaraj Kumar's 99th movie MylaariShivaraj Kumar, Hatrick Hero and the Century Hero, registered muhurat of his 100th film Joggaiya recenlty . Now his 99th movie has started hitting the headlines. Few reports says that it is titled as Mylaari. Taj Mahal fame R.ChandruSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:18 am Joan Collins’ femme fatale photo shootLondon, (ANI): English actress Joan Collins is said to have posed for a photo shoot, which is based on her femme fatale Alexis Carrington character from soap opera ‘Dynasty’.Collins, 76, revived the flamboyant eighties look of the vengeful ‘Dynasty’ character, completeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:11 am "Tabu and my mom are very close" - Shabana AzmiOn Tuesday, Tabu released the English translation of Shabana's mother Shaukat Azmi's biography Kaifi & I on the legendary poet-activist-lyricist Kaifi Azmi.So far available to readers in an Urdu, Hindi, Marathi and Japanese, the English translation by Nasreen Rehman was releasedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:05 am Frank Sinatra, Dean to be posthumously honouredLondon (ANI): Iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are to be posthumously honoured with places on the Las Vegas Walk Of Stars. The stars will be unveiled in a ceremony on February 22, reports the Daily Express.Officials say Dean Martin'sSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 4:01 am SnippetsFebruary 10, 2010Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's film My Name is Khan is akin to controversy. First, it was the Shiv Sena, who threatened to ban the film, then joined the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and now Orissa unit of theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 3:50 am Channel 4 divorces FriendsLondon (ANI): UK’s Channel 4 is set to close doors on its 15-year association with hit US TV series Friends. The station and distributor Warner Bros were said to have reached an agreement to end its rights to the series inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 3:38 am When a dolphin peed on Jennifer Garner!Melbourne (ANI): Actress Jennifer Garner has revealed how a dolphin was so excited to meet her that she thought it actually peed. Garner, 37, was researching a role on Fantasy Island when the incident took place.“I had my feet dangling inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 3:35 am Vanessa Paradis still mad about Johnny DeppLondon (ANI): Johnny Depp’s long-time partner Vanessa Paradis says that there is absolutely nothing she'd like to change about her long-time partner Johnny Depp.Paradis and Depp have been together since 1998, and they have two kids together, Lily-Rose, 10, and Jack,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Feb 2010 | 3:34 am
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