I want to work with Salman Khan: Deepika Padukone

I want to work with Salman Khan: Deepika PadukoneShe began her Bollywood journey with Shah Rukh Khan inbut it is actor Salman Khan, who is on the wish list of Deepika Padukone. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am

Lifetime Achievement award for Jaya Bachchan

Veteran Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan will be honoured with a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at a film festival in London. The 61-year-old actress will be awarded for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Source: | 21 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

Aamir Khan's Peepli Live to be release in Germany

Following its successful European premiere at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, Aamir Khan produced Peepli Live will be released in Germany alongwith India. The film is about two destitute farmers in an Indian village facing the risk of losing their land for failing to repay their bank credit.
Source: | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:41 am

Salman leads Mumbai's first ever Cyclothon

Salman leads Mumbai's first ever CyclothonMumbai is witnessing its first ever Cyclothon today and Salman Khan is the star attraction of the event as thousands of supporters line up to catch a glimpse of him. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:28 am

Polanski wins best director award at Berlinale

Polanski wins best director award at BerlinaleControversial Polish-French director Roman Polanski won the Berlin Film Festival's award for best director for his thriller <I>The Ghost Writer</i>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:09 am

Bollywood support would've fuelled Sena issue: SRK

Bollywood support would've fuelled Sena issue: SRKSuperstar Shah Rukh Khan has said that it was for the good that Bollywood stars remained tight-lipped during the recent row between him and the Shiv Sena. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:01 am

'Toh Baat Pakki's' sizzling red carpet outing - Total Filmy


Rediff

'Toh Baat Pakki's' sizzling red carpet outing
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by padmapreetham - February 21, 2010 - 0 comments Toh Baat Pakki's, cast and crew behaved like a bunch of 'full-of-life' teenagers when they glammed up for the red carpet recently. Incidentally 'Toh Baat Pakki' has made fashion major Provogue its ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 Feb 2010 | 2:23 am

When Vatsal Seth sang 'Ruk ruk' for Tabu

Vatsal Seth, who shared screen space with Tabu in "Toh Baat Pakki", says he had fun on the sets when he sang "Ruk Ruk Ruk.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 1:40 am

Bobby Deol to star in two Sangeeth Sivan films

After horror film "Click", director Sangeeth Sivan has two projects in hand and Bobby Deol will be playing the lead roles in both.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 1:38 am

Global financing affects creative filmmakers: Kumar Shahani

Noted filmmaker Kumar Shahani feels that global financing of movies is a stumbling block for offbeat Indians filmmakers "who try to find their own voice and idioms in their films, removed from the celluloid mainstream".
Source: Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 1:32 am

Award-winning writer Dick Francis passes away

Prolific writer, ex Royal Air force pilot and retired jockey, Dick Francis passed away on February 14, 2010. The 89 year old author had produced 42 novels in his career as writer and won many accolades. He is survived by two sons.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 21 Feb 2010 | 12:55 am

Scuffle at Farhan-Deepika's press conference for 'Karthik Calling…' - Spicezee


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Scuffle at Farhan-Deepika's press conference for 'Karthik Calling…'
Spicezee
According to our source, while Farhan and Deepika were addressing a press conference for the movie here on Sunday, some media persons picked up a fight with the security guards present at the venue, and the event ended up in a brawl. ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 Feb 2010 | 12:44 am

Guess Who?

People...here's your 'Week-start' Doctor wishing you a Very Good Morning to kick-start, not just your day, but also your week! After all the hype and hoopla over the weekend, we are sure that your weekend must have had anything but a weak-end! Well, after all the 'gyaan', here comes the time to focus all your 'dhyaan' on the pic above and be the Numero Uno to crack the world-famous game, which we call as 'Guess Who'. The celebrity this week is none other than the PYT who is in search for a 'Life Partner'. We just happened to read her matrimonial ad for 'Marriage'. It was clearly stated that this chic is extremely hard working and strongly believes in the saying 'There's no Short Kut to Victory! She is someone who is full of 'Valor' and is someone who is at the 'Peak' of her career. Even though she had to break the 'Wall' of many factors, she is someone who lives life full of 'Mischief'. When we asked her about her dream bridegroom, all that she said in her famous romantic voice is, 'I simply need someone who can come upto me and say ...Do not worry... I Am There'. Astrologers have predicted that this chic will surely get married 'This Year'. We are sure that the clues just can't get 'easier' than this. If you feel that you have cracked this week's Guess Who, then, simply post your answers below. PS: The above-mentioned article bears no real-life resemblance to the actress in the pic. The story has been intentionally fabricated in order to act as clues. To find out last week's answer click here
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Feb 2010 | 12:22 am

Roger Moore makes acting comeback

Former Bond actor Roger Moore is making an acting comeback with romantic comedy Connemara Days. The movie is a fictional story about the making of 1952 classic The Quiet Man. The 82-year-old was last seen in 2002 film The Boat Trip.
Source: | 21 Feb 2010 | 12:11 am

Backstreet Boys enthrall Delhi

American band Backstreet Boys' maiden live performance in the capital on Saturday was a treat for their fans, who danced and screamed along their way, making sure that they enjoyed every bit of their favourite band.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 11:47 pm

Backstreet Boys enthrall Delhi - NDTV.com


Hindustan Times

Backstreet Boys enthrall Delhi
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American band Backstreet Boys' maiden live performance in Delhi Saturday was a treat for their fans, who danced and screamed along their way, making sure that they enjoyed every bit of their favourite band. Though fans had to wait a bit longer, ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:58 pm

Dev Benegal resurfaces after a decade - Hindustan Times


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Dev Benegal resurfaces after a decade
Hindustan Times
The director resurfaces a decade after his last, Split Wide Open. His Road, Movie, featuring Abhay Deol, Tanisshtha Chatterjee and Satish Kaushik, is ready to hit the theatres in two weeks. It has already wowed the international audience at various ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:30 pm

Pressure mounts but Ajith sticks to his position - Times of India


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Pressure mounts but Ajith sticks to his position
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CHENNAI: Even as the film fraternity continues to roil over his comment that celebrities were being forced to lend their support to all kinds of political and social causes, actor Ajith Kumar told The Times Of India in an exclusive interview that he ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:27 pm

Grey areas in India's Copyright Act! - Economic Times


Hindustan Times

Grey areas in India's Copyright Act!
Economic Times
In the capital, HRD minister Kapil Sibal who had hogged the limelight for proactively following a reform agenda for the Indian education system, did not want a controversy to erupt when the entire copyright issue was to be taken up during the current ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:32 pm

I will never do cigarette, alcohol ads: Vivek Oberoi

I will never do cigarette, alcohol ads: Vivek OberoiActor Vivek Oberoi has said that he will never lend his name to promote cigarette or alcohol brands.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:57 pm

Roman Polanski gets best director at Berlin Film fest

Roman Polanski has recieved the Silver Bear award for Best Director at the Berlin Fim festival. The director however, could not accept the award for his film The Ghost Writer and Producer Robert Benmussa accepted it on his behalf.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:22 pm

Writers Guild Awards, Pics, video, Who's afraid of Virginia Wolf

The Writer Guilds Awards has Avatar, Hurt Locker and The Hangover running as top contenders. According to sources, the most probable winners in the screenplay category are The Hurt Locker and A Serious Man.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:13 pm

Amitabh demands apology from tabloid - The Hindu


Indian Express

Amitabh demands apology from tabloid
The Hindu
PTI Actor Amitabh Bachchan has demanded an apology from Mumbai Mirror, a city-based tabloid, for printing a story alleging that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had “stomach tuberculosis” and asked for a donation to a national charitable foundation working for ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:09 pm

Bollywood support would've fuelled Sena issue: SRK

Many Bollywood stars had remained tight-lipped during the recent row between Shah Rukh Khan and the Shiv Sena.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 12:38 pm

Did SRK tweets help end MNIK standoff with Shiv Sena? - Times of India


Financial Times

Did SRK tweets help end MNIK standoff with Shiv Sena?
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The showdown between actor Shahrukh Khan and Shiv Sena boss Bal Thackeray over "My Name Is Khan" was sorted out not only through tough police action but also back-channel contacts with the Sena's "first family" once the pressure tactics were ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 12:35 pm

Changemakers in a green class - Times of India


Changemakers in a green class
Times of India
Stealing the show from the so-called elite institutions, schools from across the country on Saturday vied for honours to clinch who was the 'greenest of all' at the Green Schools Awards. Emerging as real change-makers, the annual environmental audit of ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pm

Avatar vocalist sings for Indian film Lahore

Lisbeth Scott, the ethereal voice in blockbusters like James Cameron's Avatar, Sherlock Holmes and Pirates of the Caribbean, is making her Bollywood debut with Hindi film Lahore.
Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 11:29 am

Kristen Stewart unsure about Twilight 4

Kristen feels novel should be split into two films because a lot happens in the final book."It absolutely warrants being two films. It would be hard to cram all of it into one movie," she said.
Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 11:03 am

Tarantino wants Kill Bill sequel in 3D

James Cameron's Oscar-nominated 3D epic Avatar has inspired a number of other filmmakers to adopt the popular technique, George Lucas is planning to revive his Star Wars films in 3D now Tarantino is also a fan of the technology.


Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am

Yesteryears actress Nanda makes rare appearance

Reclusive yesteryears heroine Nanda made a rare public appearance along with close friend Waheeda Rehman at the screening of Ravi Jadhav's highly acclaimed Marathi film "Natrang" here.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am

Konkani film a superhit at Berlin fest: Director

Konkani movie "Paltadacho Munis" has had an impressive response at the Berlin International Film Festival, leaving debutant filmmaker Laxmikant Shetgaonkar thrilled.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 10:02 am

Slumdog kid to play child slave

Ayush Khedekar, who played the youngest Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire will play a rescued child slave, Iqbal Masih, in a film titled Carpet Boy.
Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am

MNIK being edited for US

This summer My Name Is Khan will be playing for a non-NRI audience in theatres across the US. And the version of MNIK that American audiences will get to see will be different from the original film.
Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:28 am

I want to come to India every year: Richard Marx

Famous American singer Richard Marx, who says he knows of Shilpa Shetty and "Slumdog Millionaire", is in India for the second time.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:27 am

De Niro asks for Road, Movie DVD

Dev Benegal’s Road, Movie has found an admirer in Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, who asked for a copy of the DVD to be sent to him when he met the film’s team at the  Doha Film Festival in October last year.
Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:23 am

Imtiaz Ali to direct film for Nadiadwala

After the super success of his Love Aaj Kal, Imtiaz Ali has given the green light to direct a film for producer Sajid Nadiadwala. The film is expected to go on floors later this year and will hit screens in 2011.
Source: | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:21 am

'Aaptha Rakshaka' a treat for Vishnuvardhan fans

'Aaptha Rakshaka' a treat for Vishnuvardhan fans<I>Aaptha Rakshaka</I>, the much-hyped 200th film of late superstar Vishnuvardhan directed by P. Vasu, lives up to all expectations. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:20 am

'Avatar' vocalist sings for Indian film

'Avatar' vocalist sings for Indian filmLisbeth Scott, the ethereal voice in James Cameron's <I>Avatar</I> is making her Bollywood debut with Hindi film <I>Lahore</I>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:09 am

'Avatar' confuses men, feels James Cameron

'Avatar' confuses men, feels James CameronOscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron feels men are confused by his ground-breaking film <I>Avatar</I> because it is a romantic action movie.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:04 am

Planning my wedding was like a drug deal: Scarlett Johansson

Planning my wedding was like a drug deal: Scarlett JohanssonHollywood siren Scarlett Johansson had a tough time planning her low-key 2008 wedding to Ryan Reynolds. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 7:51 am

Taylor Swift's guitar gets hot bids online

Taylor Swift's guitar gets hot bids onlineCountry singer Taylor Swift's lucky guitar which is up for grabs on the Internet, has sparked a bidding war. <br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 7:44 am

"How many Bollywood horror films actually jolt?" - Sangeeth Sivan

Sangeeth Sivan Filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan is pleased that finally he has a horror film to his name. Though he has Sandhya (Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon and Ashutosh Rana) ready for close to a decade now, this horror flick has been lying in cans ever since then and never saw the light of the day. While Sangeeth did get recognition from successful films like Kya Kool Hain Hum and Apna Sapna Money Money, he decided to come out of his comfort zone and chose horror as the genre for his first production Click. "The idea was to jolt people at least twice in those two hours of Click", says Sangeeth in his trademark animated tone a day after the release of the film, "I am told that people are reacting at just the right junctures and as long as that is happening, I am happy." The film hasn't opened on a positive note at the box office though the reviews have been mostly positive with word of mouth (from whatever number of people who are watching the flick) encouraging. "For a film belonging to horror genre and that too with relatively newer faces, it is always difficult to get house full boards on the day of the release. I am happy though people are actually talking about the film now. I never intended to make a master piece but instead tell a commercial horror tale that has a definite storyline to boast", says Sangeeth in defence of the film. The double twist towards the concluding reels of Click is being much talked about and this is what is expected to entice audience to step inside the theatres. It is one of the newest ways that a story has been ended in a mainstream Bollywood horror film. Leave aside the shock value, it's the originality in the way Click takes a somersault towards the end that makes one forget the popcorn and SMS-ing and keeps one glued on screen. Really, one couldn't see that coming. "That was the entire idea; to tell something which couldn't be predicted by the audience. With all due respect to some of my counterparts who have 'horror hits' to their names, tell me how many of these films actually managed to jolt you? Personally, I wasn't taken aback in some of these films which have released over the last couple of years", adds Sangeeth in a matter of fact tone. In Click, just when one thought that you had cracked it all and got ready for the rolling of end credits come the double twist did make one all wide eyed. Really, these are the moments that make Click stand out from the likes of Phoonk, 1920 and Bhoot which were all good (and successful) in their own way but followed a set pattern. In fact the only similarity (to a little extent) in the end is with the one in Ram Gopal Varma's Darling but the fact here again is that not many have seen the Fardeen Khan - Esha Deol starrer. Hoping that word of mouth will succeed in taking Click to some distance, Sangeeth says, "The film should find patronage amongst the college students and youth in general. The feedback that I have received for the film is positive and that is encouraging enough."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Feb 2010 | 5:45 am

Aamir Khan withdraws his resignation on Kapil Sibal's request

Aamir Khan After all the hype and hoopla, Aamir Khan has finally withdrawn his resignation from the HRD ministry in lieu of the recent controversy regarding the altercation between him and renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar. Aamir reconsidered his decision only after the intervention of the HRD Minister Kapil Sibal. Aamir, in his letter to Sibal, said, "I have given a lot of thought to your request to take back my resignation and be a part of my committee. I have also read the letter of the other members have written to you reiterating their faith in me. The amendment to the Copyright Act (of 1957) is an extremely important process, indeed historic. In light of the above, I take back my resignation." Sibal had told Aamir to reconsider his decision after he quit from the panel earlier this week.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 20 Feb 2010 | 5:16 am

SRK in middle of controversy once again, courtesy Lux Cozy

Click above for event stills No sooner that the controversy around SRK's comments on Pakistani cricket players has settled down, the actor finds himself in yet another controversy related to the IPL. This time round, it's the courtesy of inner wear brand Lux Cozy, of which, SRK is the recently appointed brand ambassador. The story goes that, since SRK is the brand ambassador of the said brand, it was rest understood as to they will be sponsoring the uniforms for Khan's T-20 team Kolkata Knight Riders, besides a monetary angle of course. All was well so far. Now the twist in the tale is that the Lux Company is owned by the Todi brothers (Ashok and Pradip). They are the same Todi brothers who were charged with apparently leading to the suicide of computer graphics designer Rizwanur Rehman, a Muslim, after he married Ashok Todi's daughter Priyanka, who was a Hindu by religion. This news had made it to the national headlines and remained atop for quite sometime. This 'sponsorship' move by SRK for KKR with the said brand has not been taken kindly by many. That's the reason why it has sparked anger in many people's heart. Not just that, since it has a religious pinch to it, a few religious bodies too have come in the forefront to express their opposition. In the lieu of all this, there has been a meeting that has been arranged which will include artistes, actors, dancers, writers, performers and also a few prominent names express solid opposition to the controversial tie-up. Watch this space for further development on this issue.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 20 Feb 2010 | 4:18 am

Three Indian films to be shown at Belgrade Film Festival

Gulaal, Delhi-6, and Dev D are being shown in famous '38th FEST being held in Serbia from February 19 to 28. Congratulating these filmmakers, acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed urged India government to promote independent cinema.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:49 am

"SRK has not changed one bit since I worked with him in Mohabbatein" - Jimmy Sheirgill

Jimmy Sheirgill It's been a week since Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan released and while the film is breaking records and earning praise for the performance of its main protagonists played by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, three is yet another actor who is quietly basking in the adulation coming his way. We are talking about the talented and versatile Jimmy Sheirgill who once again excels in a strong character role playing SRK's younger brother. Bollywood Hungama's Nikhil Ramsubramaniam got in touch with Jimmy and spoke to him about MNIK and his forthcoming films. Read on! When My Name Is Khan opened last Friday, a lot of people were surprised to see you in the film since you were not seen in the promos at all. What do you have to say about that? Well...these things do not bother me. The strategy of who should feature in the promos and who shouldn't is entirely the makers' prerogative. Everyone knew that SRK and Kajol are the main protagonists of the film. Having said that, right from when I was offered the film, I knew I had an important role- that of Shah Rukh's younger brother and I am glad I took it up. It always helps being a part of such a big film. I have been getting tremendous feedback and am really thankful to Karan for considering me for this role. I knew I had an important role- that of Shah Rukh's younger brother and I am glad I took it up You have worked with some big directors like Gulzar saab, Aditya Chopra, Raju Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. How was it working with Karan Johar for the first time? I've wanted to work with Karan for a long time. In fact whenever we met, he used to tell me that when I have a suitable role for you I'll call you. So when I got a call for My Name Is Khan, I was really excited. As soon as I heard the script, I knew that I had to be a part of this film since the story had so much to say and plus it gave me an opportunity to work with Karan for the first time ever. You starred with Shah Rukh in Mohabbatein, which was among your first few films, almost 10 years ago. How was it re-uniting with him after such a long time? Shah Rukh has not changed one bit since the time we worked in Mohabbatein. I call him 'Superman' because there is nothing that is Impossible for him. He still exudes the same kind of enthusiasm and energy which he had almost 10 years ago and that is something which is truly remarkable. He is always concerned about the people he works with and was just like an elder brother to me on the sets. I call SRK 'Superman' because there is nothing that is Impossible for him. He still exudes the same kind of enthusiasm and energy which he had almost 10 years ago and that is something which is truly remarkable. Your co-star Soniya Jehan has also been appreciated a lot for her act. How was it working with her? Fantastic...not just Soniya, every member of the cast knew exactly what his / her role was and gave 100%. Under Karan's guidance, the whole unit was completely focused and yet totally at ease. A lot of actors shy away from doing supporting roles as they feel that it would affect their prospects of bagging a solo hero project. You, on the other hand, have been doing both solo hero films and multi-starrers simultaneously… You are right...Right from my early days; I never had any inhibitions about the length of my role or any insecurity of being over-shadowed by any bigger actor. Be it in Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Munnabhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munnabhai or Eklavya, I have always done roles which may not be big in terms of length but are big in terms of impact. I believe that a role should be exciting enough to hold my interest and that is the only criteria I look at before signing a film. Right from my early days, I never had any inhibitions about the length of my role or any insecurity of being over-shadowed by any bigger actor. You are currently shooting for yet another multi-starrer Excel Entertainment's Crooked. What kind of a film is that? Crooked is a superb thriller directed by a very talented new director Abhinay Deo. There are a lot of brilliant actors like Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher etc... The film has quite a few parallel tracks running which are intertwined in a strange way. Since it's a thriller, I can't reveal much about the film but I'll say that I have a kick ass role. It's the kind of role I have never done before. Besides Crooked, what else do you have in your kitty? There is Johnny Mastana which is a gripping drama directed by Shoojit Sircar and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dia Mirza etc. The film is complete and the producers UTV will be deciding on the release date soon. There is also Anjum Rizvi's Flat which is a very slick and stylish supernatural thriller starring Sanjay Suri and I. It is one of the most original stories that I have come across in the thriller genre. Besides these, I also have a Punjabi film Mel Kara De Rabba which should release sometime in April.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:47 am

Hrithik Roshan tweets his fitness tips

Hrithik Roshan Gone are the days when you had to slog and sweat yourself in the gym to get a dream body like your favorite film stars. These days, if you want to 'ape' your stars and acquire a chiseled body like them, do nothing but simply arm yourself with an internet connection and a 'twitter' account! Sounds crazy? Well, the fact is that the 'Brand Ambassador of Dream Physique' department aka Hrithik Roshan, has been tweeting these days sharing all about health and fitness tips. We are sure that after reading this, all of you are going to immediately jam up the twitter server by logging onto it. But for the impatient ones, here's what Hrithik has to say (an insight) which includes his favorite health supplements and a few exercises, that will keep your entire body in trim shape! If you are a regular on his tweets, you will not be surprised if we call him Dr. Hrithik! But for the uninitiated lot, Hrithik has been giving health and fitness tips on Twitter. Sample this: * Tone ur thigh muscles. High reps low weight. Cardio, diet, n u should see results. If not- TRY HARDER! Whether 2 lose weight or gain muscle-get good sleep! Days when u just can't get yourself to workout, you are free not to. BUT GET URSELF TO THE GYM FIRST and decide THERE!! Run / walk (flat n incline) 1min each alternating, totally for max 15mins is good enough! My target-700cals per w/o (cardio+ weights) Don't forget legs- large muscle- promotes testosterone which helps increase overall muscle mass. RUN/walk when u can for cardio! My fav supplements-vit C, multivitamin, antioxidant, L-glutamine, omega 3 (never 6), creatine (only to bulk 4 short periods), Consistency is paramount! Keep changing your w/o everyday. Do something different, anything! Every time u get tired, do one more last set Don't forget to stretch/warm up! Don't lift too heavy. Min 8 reps per set. Keep w/o's short n intense 45min max... Hrithik states that 'Body doesn't grow in the GYM, it grows while you rest! He also adds that one need not splurge on protein supplements, since they are great if they are used in the right amount. Well, this Greek God personified also makes it a point to advice the 'grass root level basic mantra' of all times: Water! He validates this advice stating that it is water which is probably the only alkaline food in our diet! To get a first hand experience of the same, you can follow Hrithik on twitter @iHrithik. And yes...you can thank us anytime!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:37 am

K D Lang Hallelujah Song video, lyrics - everyone's favorite

KD Lang had given a wonderful performance at the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010. She performed Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah at the opening ceremony of the Olympics 2010 winter games. Do watch the K D Hallelujah song video.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am

Subhash K. Jha speaks about Toh Baat Pakki

Toh Baat Pakki It's the other film this week Click that's meant to be a horror flick. But Toh Baat Pakki is a bigger horror than anything this week, or in any recent week. To think that the divine Tabu stars in it makes the blood boil. On paper the idea of playing the busybody housewife Rajeshwari who seems to have only one mission in life, namely to see her sister (newcomer Yuvika) married off, must have sounded like an exciting new character to explore for the brilliant actress. Alas, Tabu had not bargained for the mundane situations and the pedestrian dialogues that her character is put into. Baat Pakki is one of those tragic comedies that don't elicit a hint of humour. If Basu Chatterjee lost the plot, he would probably have turned up with this listless ode to the middle-of-the-road movies of the 1970s. This middle-of-the-roader gets stranded in the middle of nowhere. The plot is intrinsically bereft of ingenuity. The direction is plodding and strained most of the way Among the many problems that plague the plot is the lack of inherent drama in Tabu's character. Her character has no inner life, no motivating emotions except hatching silly match-making schemes for her giddy-headed sister to tie the knot. She first invites Sharman into her home as a tenant. Then Vatsal. Before a third tenant gets the suitor's suite we make a quick exit out of the theatre. Toh Baat Pakki Tabu plays the interesting-on-paper dreadful-in-execution housewife as part-schemer, part-dreamer but entirely annoying and avoidable. Unlike the shrew that Sridevi played with full-blooded passion in Judaai Tabu's Rajeshwari is a woman caught in annoying confusions of self-assertion. And she's not to blame. What do you do with a narration that has been shot on the sets erected in Ooty for Raj Kumar Santoshi's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani? The lingering condition of a hangover mixed with yesterday's leftovers stays with the film right till the bustling conclusion when all of Rajeshwari's match-making manipulation comes to fatuous fruition. Toh Baat Pakki tries hard to be charming and quaint. It lacks that lightness of weight that would have made the characters appear larger than life in an unstrained, unstained atmosphere. A pity, since the ethereal Tabu is hardly seen in any film. She tries bravely to get out of her dramatic space to deliver a broad satirical performance that screams for behind-the-scenes fine-tuning. She gets no support from her co-stars except maybe Ayub Khan who as her supportive husband plays a thankless part with warmth. Sharman Joshi as Tabu's sister's first suitor has done the goofy act lately in 3 Idiots. Here he has nothing new or appealing to add to his uninspired character. Toh Baat Pakki Vatsal Seth as suitor no.2 gives his clean-cut good-boy role a genial treatment. The second -half when Sharman pretending to be the bride-to-be's well-wisher tries to influence Vatsal against the marital alliance is suspiciously similar to Yash Chopra's Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai. That at least had some derivative energy to sustain its silly romantic movement. Toh Baat Pakki is as inert at its centre as s clock that stopped ticking while you were sleeping. Avoid, even if you are a diehard Tabu fan. In fact please avoid IF you are Tabu fan.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:27 am

Hema Malini rushes to Goa to capture carnival, then travels economy class to Bihar

Hema Malini It's been a hectic time for Hema Malini. She's been producing a film for her daughter Esha under impossible weather conditions and back-breaking schedules in different parts of the world. Last week she had to rush with her cast and crew to Goa to shoot the carnival there. Said Hema, "The Goa shoot was not supposed to happen now. But we needed to shoot the carnival which was held from February 13-16. So we preponed the schedule that was to happen later in the year and rushed to Goa last week. Now we'll have to go back to Goa later." On Saturday, Hema had to travel from Goa to Patna for a dance recital which she had committed to perform before the unscheduled Goan trip. However, she hadn't bargained for being put in what Shashi Tharoor so picturesquely described as the 'cattle classes'. Giggles the danseuse-actress, "There was no business class in the flight to Patna. I had to sit in economy. I didn't mind at all. But the people around me seemed to be very distracted. I felt concerned for them." Hema had around 300 pairs of eyes gazing at her. "I don't know why they needed to stare. You say because I'm beautiful? No. I never believed I was. My mother always taught me to stay grounded. I never started believing I was someone special."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:23 am

Musical life!

Like aspiring music students and noted musicians, music competitions at the school and the college, were the main platforms for him to showcase his talent. Learning from the past experiences, day-by-day, he fine-tuned his skills. And he was rewarded.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:21 am

I'd love to play adulteress: Supriya Pilgaonkar

After playing mother and wife, popular actress Supriya Pilgaonkar wants to play an adulteress on screen, but says it doesn't seem possible because of the limited roles offered to women her age.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:51 am

Imtiaz Ali to direct film for Sajid Nadiadwala

After the super success of his "Love Aaj Kal", Imtiaz Ali has given the green light to direct a film for producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:30 am