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I want to work with Salman Khan: Deepika Padukone
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am Lifetime Achievement award for Jaya BachchanVeteran 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 GermanyFollowing 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
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:28 am Polanski wins best director award at Berlinale
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:09 am Bollywood support would've fuelled Sena issue: SRK
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 Feb 2010 | 4:01 am 'Toh Baat Pakki's' sizzling red carpet outing - Total Filmy
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 Feb 2010 | 2:23 am When Vatsal Seth sang 'Ruk ruk' for TabuVatsal 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 filmsAfter 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 ShahaniNoted 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 awayProlific 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
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 hereSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 Feb 2010 | 12:22 am Roger Moore makes acting comebackFormer 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 DelhiAmerican 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
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 9:58 pm Dev Benegal resurfaces after a decade - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:30 pm Pressure mounts but Ajith sticks to his position - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:27 pm Grey areas in India's Copyright Act! - Economic Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 2:32 pm I will never do cigarette, alcohol ads: Vivek Oberoi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:57 pm Roman Polanski gets best director at Berlin Film festRoman 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 WolfThe 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
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 1:09 pm Bollywood support would've fuelled Sena issue: SRKMany 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
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 12:35 pm Changemakers in a green class - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pm Avatar vocalist sings for Indian film LahoreLisbeth 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 4Kristen 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 3DJames 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 appearanceReclusive 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: DirectorKonkani 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 slaveAyush 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 USThis 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 MarxFamous 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 DVDDev 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 NadiadwalaAfter 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
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:20 am 'Avatar' vocalist sings for Indian film
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:09 am 'Avatar' confuses men, feels James Cameron
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:04 am Planning my wedding was like a drug deal: Scarlett Johansson
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 7:51 am Taylor Swift's guitar gets hot bids online
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Feb 2010 | 7:44 am "How many Bollywood horror films actually jolt?" - 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
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
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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 FestivalGulaal, 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
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.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Feb 2010 | 3:47 am Hrithik Roshan tweets his fitness tips
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 favoriteKD 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
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.
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.
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
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 PilgaonkarAfter 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 NadiadwalaAfter 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
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