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Aamir quits copyright panel, Akhtar, others say they want him to stay - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:38 pm Kevin Eubanks, bandleader on Tonight Show quitsKevin Eubanks, longtime band leader on the show, has called it quits and will not be returning to the Tonight Show. This might create a choppy situation for Jay Leno as he returns to the show.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:14 pm Britney Spears gets hot in candie ad, all gossip hereBritney seems to be going great after almost three-years that she shaved her head, checked in rehab, 'allegedly' attempted suicide and wore horrendous costumes at parties. Spears will soon be seen in a classy photo shoot.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:05 pm American Idol: first seven semifinalists revealed; watch tonightThe first seven semifinalists on American Idol were revealed for the next week's elite rounds. The remaining 17 contenders in the top 24 will be revealed on Wednesday.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Feb 2010 | 2:41 pm Discovery Channel to telecast SRK's success story
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:52 pm MNIK to be dubbed in German, Turkish for wider reach
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 1:42 pm Box-office satisfaction always comes first: Mahesh ManjrekarMahesh Manjrekar, who returns to direction with the "City Of Gold", says a film cannot be made without money therefore its box office performance is vital for its maker.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am We are also affected by rising costs: Anupam and Kirron KherThe rising costs of commodities is affecting every people of India irrespective of their financial status, someway or the other.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:22 am I have done no wrong: ThilakanVeteran Malayalam actor Thilakan, who was served a show cause notice by a film body to apologise or face action for his outburst against film personalities, today stood his ground and said he has done no wrong.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am Mamata Shankar collaborates with Martin Scorsese on father's filmAmerican filmmaker Martin C.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:56 am Anurag Basu: Rakesh Roshan and I did argue - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:52 am Hollywood's top-earning on-screen couplesThese pairs sizzle on screen and at the box office.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am Dharmendra, Bobby to play conmen
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am Alexander McQueen hanged himself in wardrobe
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am Sadie wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show, watch picturesChampion Scottish terrier, Sadie won the Westminster Kennel Club dog show against 2,500 dogs of around 173 breeds and varieties in the 15-minute long final round. Judge of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Elliot Weiss picked Sadie as the winner.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am Set designer Omung Kumar turns to film directionWell-known art director and former TV show host Omung Kumar is taking a break from designing sets to go behind the camera for his directorial debut.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 10:05 am Who’s that guy?YRF shows off new hero as Shaadi Mubarak shoots in Delhi.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 9:20 am Dharmendra, Bobby to play conmen in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana'Samir Karnik's "Yamla Pagla Deewana" will see Dharmendra and Bobby Deol as a conmen duo.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 9:14 am Ranbir makes intense love with Sarah Thompson - Bollywood Mantra
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:50 am Women more efficient than men: Amitabh
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:44 am Ajay Devgn returns to action movies with Malayalam remake
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am Tell Me Oh Khuda was physically demanding: EshaThe actress is bruised black and blue after participating in a camel race in Jaisalmer and doing road stunts in Goa for her mother's production Tell Me Oh Khuda, she can barely move a limb.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:14 am Aamir Khan resigns from Copyright Act panelMUMBAI (Reuters) - Actor Aamir Khan has resigned from a panel formed by the government to discuss amendments to the Copyright Act, saying he was "disillusioned and sad" by media reports which he claimed showed him in a bad light.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:03 am Nothing to sing aboutMovies with sloppy storylines have often sailed through thanks to peppy lyrics and music. But Krishan Chaudhery, producer of forthcoming horror flick Rokkk, has decided to do away with songs.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:01 am Ford is top Hollywood President
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:01 am Ajay Devgn returns to action movies with Malayalam remakeAfter featuring in comedies like "Golmaal" and "Sunday", Ajay Devgn returns to action movies with the remake of a Malayalam film.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am Repetition of roles a big no no: Divya DuttaThe actress, who has made a mark with her performances in films like Delhi-6, Baghban, Aaja Nachle and Veer Zaara and has also experimented with TV serial Shanno ki Shaadi, feels cinema lasts longer in the hearts of the audience.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:58 am Priyadarshan says sorryThe filmmaker apologises for calling the MNIK controversy a publicity stunt.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:53 am Abhay Deol had almost got rejected for 'Road, Movie'Dev Benegal, who can't stop raving about Abhay Deol now, admits that initially he had rejected him for the role in "Road, Movie".Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am British cinemas boycott Alice In Wonderland
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:49 am KD Lang Hallelujah Song lyrics - Olympics 2010 watch onlineKD Lang's Hallelujah song had been a hit at the Vancounver Winter Olympics 2010. Kathryn Dawn, popularly known as KD Lang gave a sizzling performance at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics 2010 games. Watch the video of KD Lang's Hallelujah song.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:42 am MNIK to be dubbed in German, Turkish for wider reach - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:42 am Pratik Babbar to play lead in Goldie Behl's nextShooting on the Mumbai streets in movies about life in the metropolis has become a way of life for the actor. Last month he shot for Raghav Dar's My Friend Pinto now he will be shooting in the pelting rain for a thriller set in the monsoon.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:35 am Shooting for 'Tell Me Oh Khuda' was physically demanding: EshaEsha Deol, in her own words, is bruised black and blue.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:33 am Farhan plans six-city tour to promote 'Karthik Calling...'Farhan Akhtar is planning a six-city tour in the country to promote his forthcoming film "Karthik Calling Karthik" (KCK), which is releasing on Feb 26.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am Oscar is not all about winning for Christoph WaltzFor the Australian actor, who is tipped to win an Oscar this year for his portrayal of a cruel and ruthless Nazi officer in Inglourious Basterds, the award is not all about winning.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:20 am 'My Name Is Khan' breaks UK's box office record
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 7:11 am Live Chat: Karan Johar on Feb 19 at 1500 hrs IST
He is one of the most successful filmmakers of Bollywood, what with blockbusters like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and the latest My Name Is Khan to his credit. Yes, we are indeed talking about the one and only Karan Johar who is enjoying each and every moment of his latest success.
With My Name Is Khan breaking records by the dozen, Karan Johar is surely a happy and relived man. For all those who have loved his films, we give you once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of getting up, close and personal with Karan through an exclusive video chat. Yes folks....you heard it right, Karan would be live on Bollywood Hungama's Celeb Chat to interact with you on this Friday, Feb 19, at 1500 hrs IST. This is one chat session you surely don't want to miss!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am Aamir Khan quits from HRD panel on Copyright Act
Aamir Khan is in news again, this time round, not for his reel-life, but for his real life. The news that has taken the whole of the media world is that of a heated altercation between him and the veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar.
According to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, the story goes, "In the said meeting, one of the things that came up was a partnership between the creative people and the producers. And one of the key issues that were discussed was the royalty on songs. At one point of time, Aamir pointed out that in the marketing of a song in Bollywood, there's a lot of contribution from other people, like the actor and others. So, how do we divide the royalties between the lyricists, the music composers and all the other people who also contribute towards the making of the song. And the point that Javed Akhtar was trying to make was that the other people may or may not be the contributors to the song, but the lyricists and the music composers' contribution is primary to the song. And in the due course, they both brought up examples from their own films. The overall discussion was heated."
Apparently, if the reports are to be believed, then, it was Aamir's remarks which angered Javed Akhtar who said that the song 'Papa Kehte Hain' became a hit despite the fact that Aamir was not a star at that time. The panel also includes Javed Akhtar, Boney Kapoor, Mukesh Bhatt, Vishal Bhardwaj, Vishal Dadlani, Prasoon Joshi, Anjum Rajabli, Madhu Manthena and Bhushan Kumar.
As a result of all this, Aamir has resigned from the 10-member committee formed by the government to look into the proposed amendments to the Copyright Act. In his letter to the HRD minister Kapil Sibal, Aamir reasoned out the following:
'I would like to bring to your notice a number of articles which appeared in the media in the past few days. Sir, it seems to me that there is an attempt by certain people to attack me in public by printing lies about me, thereby turning the attention away from a genuine debate about copyright issues. I am grateful to you for inviting me to be part of a committee to discuss the various issues regarding amendments to the Copyright Act. However in light of these public attacks on me I don't think I am comfortable to be part of this committee. Sir, I take great pride in my honesty and integrity, and attach an enormous amount of value to my sense of justice and fair play. Monetary achievements have never excited me. If they had, I would have acted in many more than one film a year, thereby being financially much richer than I currently am. Had I been driven by monetary achievements I would not have produced films that challenge the mainstream and break new ground, films like Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par and PeepliLIVE, that most producers would hesitate to produce.
I believe that what I have earned is the love and respect of my colleagues and my audience. And this I have done through my work and through the manner in which I work. This is why such public attacks are most damaging to me emotionally and leave me crippled. In the past 26 years of my involvement with the film industry I may have made mistakes, but never have I knowingly been dishonest or unfair in my dealings, whether as an assistant director, actor, producer or director.
Therefore I request you to accept my resignation from this committee and please appoint another person in my place.
I believe that amendments to the Copyright Act are long overdue and I am so happy that a person like you is spearheading this movement. I believe that the changes that you are bringing about in the sphere of education are so dynamic, progressive and positive, that I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that you will do the same in the field of copyright.'
Official statement from HRD minister on this matter is awaited.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:20 am Salman Khan returns 1.5 cr for Arbaaz's sake - Bollywood Mantra
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:18 am Sanjay Dutt, Bobby Deol to star in Sangeeth Sivan's Jab Jab Fools Mile
Director Sangeeth Sivan is busy with the release of his horror film Click which comes out on Friday (Feb 19). However, post Click, the director has two films lined up and is still not sure which one to start first. One of them is Cheers- Celebrate Life which stars the father son duo of Dharmendra and Bobby Deol and the second is a film called Jab Jab Fools Mile which stars Sanjay Dutt, Bobby Deol and one more hero. However, Sangeeth is still not sure which one he will start work on first.
"The script of Cheers- Celebrate Life is ready. The film is basically a road trip story of a father and a son with some character driven humor and is produced by Vijeta Films. The other film Jab Jab Fools Mile is an out and out comedy to be produced by Rupali Aum Entertainment (the makers of Click). We have already locked in Sanjay Dutt and Bobby Deol and are in talks to sign one more hero. Besides, the film will also star 3 leading ladies. Right now, however I am focusing on Click which releases this Friday. Only after that will I decide which film to start next", signs off Sangeeth.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:06 am Cheryl Cole wants divorce
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Feb 2010 | 6:06 am Esha Deol participates in camel race for her film Tell Me Oh Khuda
Esha Deol, in her own words, is bruised black and blue. This month after participating in a camel race in Jaisalmer and doing road stunts in Goa for her mother's production Tell Me Oh Khuda, Esha can barely move a limb.
"The director Mayur Puri and the fight master Parvez bhai forgot I was all said and done, a girl and therefore delicate in my own way. This has been the most physically demanding experience of my life," says Esha wincing in pain.
Twenty-six years after Hema Malini got on a camel in the Rajasthan deserts to sing the haunting 'Ae Dil-E-Nadaan' in Kamal Amrohi's Razia Sultan, Esha rode the camel like a pro in Jaisalmer.
Protests Esha, "In Razia Sultan, mom was singing on the camel. I was wincing in pain. For ten days I rode the camel like a professional for a camel race along with Arjan Bajwa, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Sudhandhu Pande. I was the only girl in the team. But people seemed to forget that. But if I may say so, I had the best calves on display in the typical Rajasthani camel-rider's costume, the kurta lungi and all."
For the first few days Esha was in a daze. "The seat on top of the camel is so rough and so unfriendly to comfortable riding, my knees and inner thighs were constantly bruised. When my mother saw I was hurt she was livid. But I told her to chill. And we continued shooting on the camels for a good week after that. Now I can call myself an expert camel rider."
Esha's training in kick-boxing held her in good stead. "For the last two years I've subconsciously been training for this film. I needed to get physically fit, which I've done. And I needed to mature emotionally. That too, I think, I've achieved."
Esha says shooting Tell Me Oh Khuda has been like shooting three different films. "We shoot in three different continents with three different cinematographers. So it's like doing three different films. In Turkey, I shot with Rishi Kapoorji and in Jaisalmer I'm shooting with Vinod Khannaji."
Now Esha wants to bring her father Dharmendra and mom Hema together for the last segment of the film. "It's a dream for me to have them in the same film as me, so that one day I can tell my grandchildren, 'I made this happen.' And I will make it happen."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:36 am Why is Abhay Deol doing a multi-hero film?There was a strong rumour in the industry last week that Abhay Deol, on a high after the accolades and profits for Dev D, was having second thoughts about doing Zoya Akhtar's film with Farhan Akhtar and Hrithik Roshan.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:34 am Short films by non-filmmakersRegular city celebrities, turned amateur directors, now hope to showcase their latest creations at film festivals.Source: | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:28 am Joslyn James claims Tiger Woods impregnated her twicePorn star Joslyn James, who was earlier linked to Tiger Woods, has now revealed that the golfer impregnated her twice, but one pregnancy ended in an abortion and another in a miscarriage. James, real name Veronica Siwik-Daniels' claims come amid theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:22 am Naresh and Gajala to enter the wedlockComedy hero Allari Naresh, son of director and producer EVV Satyanarayana, and actress Gajala are getting ready to enter the wedlock. They fell in love on the sets of Rambabu Gadi Pellam, which is slated to releaseSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 5:08 am Esha Deol to bring mom and dad togetherEsha Deol, in her own words, is bruised black and blue. This month after participating in a camel race in Jaisalmer and doing road stunts in Goa for her mother’s production Tell Me Oh Khuda, Esha can barely move a limb.“TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:43 am The archeologist, journalist, astronaut in LaraA rare combination of beauty and brains, Lara Dutta is one of the finest actors today in tinsel town. The gorgeous diva has come a long way from her debut Andaaz and has grown as an actor with every films ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:41 am Farhan Akhtar follows Aamir, Salman - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:37 am Big B adopts 90-year-old freedom fighter - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:34 am Girls ask me to bite them on the neck: Robert PattinsonTwilight actor Robert Pattinson, who has presently got projects like Remember Me, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, Bel Ami, Unbound Captives, has denied having any affair with actress Kristen Stewart. He says that he and Kristen are just friends. Here are the excerptsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:23 am Farhan Akhtar follows Aamir, SalmanFarhan Akhtar is joining the bandwagon of Aamir Khan and Salman Khan as far as promotion of film is concerned. Farhan will be roaming around the cities to promote his forthcoming venture Karthik Calling Karthik. If sources are to be believedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:18 am Ranbir Kapoor makes love with Sarah ThompsonWe must not take advantage of Ranbir Kapoor's vulnerable situation, now that he has parted ways with his long time girlfriend Deepika Padukone, but the fact is he is getting bolder and bolder every passing day. The latest we hear isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:17 am "I drained myself emotionally for Click" - Sadaa
Meet the birthday girl Sadaa Sayed. A Maharashtra girl who has already made it big down South, courtesy 10 (oops, 20, as she corrects me later in the conversation) odd films that she already has to her credit, including top director Shankar's Anniyan (which was later dubbed into Hindi as Aparichit), Sadaa is now stepping into the world of Bollywood. As she turns a year older today, there is a birthday gift waiting right up there at her front door with the release of Click just a couple of days away. In a conversation with Joginder Tuteja, Sadaa talks about her first major outing in Bollywood, her kick start with a horror flick and the kind of route that she has decided to choose in order to survive in the Hindi film industry.
With a title like Click, it seems that you have kick started a thrilling Bollywood career for yourself. After all the film is being promoted as a 'horror thriller'!
(Laughs) Hopefully yes! True, the title is really very interesting. When I was approached for the film it is the title that attracted me most since it is quite intriguing. Moreover, since the film is a thriller, the title suited the genre just fine.
When I was approached for the film it is the title that attracted me most
Any young actor looks forward to a mushy romantic beginning for her career. What made you opt for a thriller?
As long as the film gives me scope to perform, I don't mind. In any case, even in Click, the romantic angle will be there on display. There are quite a few romantic scenes and songs.
Even in Click, the romantic angle will be there on display, with quite a few romantic scenes and songs.
But horror and thrills still remain at the core of it all, isn't it?
That's right. In fact there are a lot of scenes where I had to drain myself emotionally. However, doing something like that is also very important for an actor since somewhere down the line; it establishes your calibre as performer. This is why I don't take it as a negative that I am not starting my Bollywood career with a rom-com. Of course I look forward to that genre too and it will happen in due course of time.
You just mentioned that Click emotionally drained you. Can you please elaborate?
Everyone knows that the film is a supernatural thriller. Since my character encounters with a spirit, there is a lot of me that I had to give to the role. There are shots where I am just screaming and screeching all throughout. You know, all of that utilised a lot of my energy. Once you are through with your shot and get off the sets, you realise that your mind had got all worked up. I am so glad that these kinds of things do not happen in real life (laughs).
After working in 10 odd films down South, it must have been a different experience working in a Bollywood setup...
(Interrupts in an animated tone) 10 movies nahi, 20 movies. Anyways, people think that in South, movie banne mein time nahi lagta but then the fact is that there too it does take time. It's just that they stick to the call sheet. Same was the case with Click too. If the call time is 7'o clock there, the shooting did start at maximum by 7:30 sharp. Here there was no time wastage at all. All my 20 days were utilised minute to minute. Even the production cost was under control. Sangeeth (Sivan) sir and team were all so organised. In fact I was very happy shooting for it.
What's the kind of route that you have set for yourself as far as Bollywood outing is concerned?
We actors sometime do a film as an obligation or a friendly gesture. However, now I have decided that I won't do anything out of sheer goodwill. I will politely refuse instead of picking a project for a banner which is absolutely new or has on board a director who has one-two films that were not accepted commercially or otherwise.
However, in Click, there are three other principal characters as well in the form of Shreyas (Talpade), Rehan (Khan) and Sneha (Ullal). Didn't you ever worry that it would be difficult to make a mark with so many other people around?
Not really because the film is basically about a couple played by Shreyas and me. It is a story of these two people who have a nice life. Suddenly Shreyas sees a photograph and his past life starts reflecting in it. Soon, things start getting difficult for them and life is never the same again. In the second half of the film, there is a revelation around why things happen the way they are. When I accepted Click, it was a full fledged character throughout the film's duration and this is the way it is even today.
Suddenly Shreyas sees a photograph and his past life starts reflecting in it
Sangeeth Sivan didn't quite enjoy success with his last release Ek - The Power of One (Bobby Deol). Weren't you apprehensive?
When I signed the film, I did it with my mind open. I had no doubt that he would do a good job because I know for sure that he is a very good technician. In fact let aside me being apprehensive; I would have felt bad had I missed out on the film.
Sadaa, Click is a big release for you. So what is it that is playing around your mind?
I hope this 'clicks' for me (laughs). I am really hoping that happens and am keeping my fingers crossed. Of course there is a lot of nervousness also and even if I try to hide it, I can't. This is why I am just keeping myself completely occupied with giving interviews and interacting with media. For the last 15- 20 days, I haven't thought about anything else but Click.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:17 am SnippetsFebruary 15, 2010Terrorism doesn't usually concern Bollywood but the recent bomb blast at the German Bakery in Pune couldn't have come at a worst time for the Maharashtra Government and Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan. In the last few days thereSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 4:06 am SAB TV to participate in Mumbai CyclothoneSAB TV, India's leading family entertainment comedy channel is set to participate in the upcoming BSA Hercules India Cyclothon- Mumbai on coming Sunday, 21st February. Our source informs, “The entire team, star cast and crew from Business Head Anooj Kapoor,maniben.com’s- SmritiSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:55 am Mamata Shankar thrilled to collaborate with Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese has shown keen interest in revising and restoring Mamata Shankar's legendary father Uday Shankar's film Kalpana.
Sheepishly Mamata confesses she has been not as swift and professional in her dealings with Martin Scorsese as she should have.
"He has indeed been very interested. But I've not been able to keep up the communication with Martin as much as I'd like to. I'm so busy with many different things. Apart from looking after my family and work I also have a mother (former danseuse Amala Shankar) who is over 90. All this is no excuse for putting behind a project as important as a restoration of my father's film."
Mamata now intends to interact seriously with Martin Scorsese and get the restoration work off the ground. "I feel it's a great responsibility that has been put forward for me. I can't thank Martin Scorsese enough for taking such keen interest in Kalpana."
The legendary choreographer -dancer Uday Shankar's daughter Mamata Shankar who is a reputed actress in her own right has just completed another Bengali film Abohoman where her role is apparently based on Mrs Satyajit Ray's life.
The soft-spoken Mamata who wears the hat of a dancer (she runs Udayan The Mamata Shankar Dance Company), actress and housewife protests against any resemblance of her character to real life.
"There are so many wives of directors who support and help their husband with the making of their films the way I'm supposed to have done in Abohoman and there are directors who have had relationships with their actresses. I don't think Abohoman is based on any one life or experience," protests Mamata who has played the lead in 3 of Satyajit Ray's films Ganshatru, Shakha Proshakha and Agantuk and several notable works of Mrinal Sen.
In fact Mamata's first feature film Mrinal Sens's Mrigaya in 1976 was also her last Hindi film. "After Mrigaya I never got an offer in Hindi worth considering. Rather than do inconsequential roles I chose to stay away from Hindi cinema. My output in Bengali cinema too is sparse. I'm grateful to Rituparno Ghosh for giving me a role like Abohoman. It gave me a chance to play a woman quite unlike any I've played so far. In most of my films I play women who are organized formal and proper. In Abohoman, I'm quite scattered the way I'm in real life."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:48 am Katrina Kaif denies sex tape rumoursBollywood actress Katrina Kaif has denied that her younger sister Isabel Kaif was seen in the recent sex tape that has been doing rounds of the internet. She appealed to everyone that they shouldn't believe in such fraudulent claims. This afterSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:47 am Just A Minute With: Farhan AkhtarMUMBAI (Reuters) - If your debut Bollywood film is considered an iconic work, chances are you will stick to directing for the rest of your life. Perhaps, try your hand at production or writing. But Farhan Akhtar didn't stop at just that.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:46 am Women more efficient than men: Amitabh - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:33 am Priyanka Chopra joins Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn
Indian actors continue to make waves abroad. While Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have already gained legendary status overseas with continued presence amongst the who-is-who of the international arena, it is all the more heartening when the actor who goes on to find appreciation across the seas happens to be someone as young as Priyanka Chopra.
Recently, Palazzo Spini Feroni, the historic Florentine headquarters of Salvatore Ferragamo, hosted Priyanka Chopra for the first time. She visited the Florentine label as part of the Shoes for a Star project. This makes her the first Indian actress to join the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.
Informs Priyanka's friend who is in know-how of what happened at the event. "She was presented with her personalised wooden last in a special ceremony at the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique at the Galleria Trident. She has now received her very own evening sandal with rhinestone crusted 13cm heel and platform. The material and colour too was of her choice. You should see the piece; it is one of its own kinds in the world."
It was an exceptional initiative in which the young actress received Salvatore Ferragamo's inimitable VIP treatment, once reserved for Hollywood stars in another era.
Says Priyanka Chopra who is obviously thrilled with the treatment meted to her. "I am delighted to own my very own customised pair of shoes from Ferragamo. It's every girl's dream come true. You know, it's such a great feeling to catch hold of a fantabulous pair of shoes that were specially designed for me by one of the foremost brands in the world."
A guest at the Ferragamo family owned Gallery Art Hotel, Priyanka Chopra was invited to Palazzo Spini Feroni for a welcome lunch with the Ferragamo family and a tour of the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum. During her visit, she also met with expert shoemakers who measured her feet for wooden lasts, an essential part of the Ferragamo shoemaking process. Next, she met with the shoe designers who then created a customized shoe in line with her taste and requests.
"What makes it so much more special is that it is the only one of its kind in the world.
While I was consulted during the design process, it was another feeling altogether when I saw my shoes for the first time", smiles Priyanka.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am Purab Kohli's Afia(r) with Nandita Das - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:09 am My Name Is Khan 3000 pirated discs seizedA A Khan & Associates run by Mr. AA Khan, former IPS officer & Ex. ATS Chief along with Mumbai Police raid pirates seizing more than 3000 Pirated Discs worth around Rs.4,00,000...Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am Title mil gayaParmeet Sethi’s first directorial venture has finally got its title, it will be called the ‘Badmaash Company’ and will see the theatres on 7th May of this year.....Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am Aamir Javed Akhtar’s spat: the fact and the truthThe perfectionist actor is miffed by reports that he is trying to harm writers...Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am Warner Bros. and Jyotin Goel join hands to form 'Bird Idol'
While animation movies are hugely popular Overseas, they have, with the exception of one or two movies, never really found their niche in the Indian market. But Hollywood giant Warner Bros. and veteran Jyotin Goel hope to bring animation movies in the spotlight with BIRD IDOL, their first collaboration.
Coming from a background of working with big-name stars such as Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla, some might believe that Jyotin took a risk by entering an unproven medium in India. But Jyotin is quick to refute such claims. He believes that there is a huge, untapped market for animation movies in India, as seen by the success of foreign animation films that release here. BIRD IDOL, he promises, will prove to be a game-changer and will open up a new market for Indian films.
Says Jyotin, "BIRD IDOL is a laugh-out-loud riot, combining international quality animation with pure, unadulterated comedy. It creates a fantasy world where the birds of Mumbai are as human as the people who inhabit it. They go to school, watch TV, go out on dates and yes, even watch reality shows, especially the musical show known for making stars overnight - 'Bird Idol'."
A collaboration between Warner Bros. and Goel Screencraft, BIRD IDOL reinforces a trend that has taken place in recent years, that of Hollywood and Bollywood coming together. However, this particular collaboration is even more significant as it marks the coming together of one of the oldest banners in Hollywood with one of the oldest banners in Bollywood. The Goel banner was established in 1948 and has innumerable hits to its credit, with movies such as DUS LAKH, EK PHOOL DO MALI and INAAM DUS HAZAAR that are still appreciated today.
Another feature of interest is that, after Devendra Goel and Jyotin Goel, BIRD IDOL also introduces a third generation of the Goel family to the industry. Dev Goel, son of Jyotin Goel, assisted and co-wrote the film with his father. The animation is by Interactive Entertainment P. Ltd., while Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur provide music.
This summer, rediscover your inner child with BIRD IDOL.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Feb 2010 | 11:58 pm Sada-Sneha Ullal in a catfight? - Oneindia
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