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Neil plays Priyanka's youngest husband in 'Saat Khoon Maaf'Priyanka Chopra plays an unique role in "Saat Khoon Maaf" - she has seven husbands in the movie.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am Bruce Willis to work with Night Shyamalan
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am Gauhar Khan, Bollywood's new age HelenEkta Kapoor has chosen Gauhar Khan as the new-age Helen to dance on the popular cabaret number "Piya tu ab to aaja" in her upcoming venture "Once Upon A Time in Mumbai".Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 8:22 am Kate Winslet keeps Oscar trophy in her bathroom
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am Teen Patti does not glorify gambling: Yadav
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 6:20 am Padma Lakshmi gives birth to baby girlWell-known international model Padma Lakshmi, who described her pregenancy a "medical miracle", has given birth to a daughter here.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 6:15 am Johny Depp surprised by Hollywood success
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 6:05 am Twilight wont help Pattinson: Allen CoulterThe 23-year-old has won a legion of fans for his portrayal of Edward Cullen as a vampire in Twilight but Coulter says he probably wouldn't have given him the role alongside Pierce Brosnan as the film din't stretch him as an actor.Source: | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:48 am Music Review: Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?The soundtrack of the film, which stars Ajay Devgn and Konkana Sen Sharma, sounds more like a devotional album with three of the five songs being in praise of the almighty. Read on for full review.Source: | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am Polish rights of Aamir's Peepli Live soldPeepli Live, is the first Indian film ever to be selected at the Sundance Film Festival and is also screening out of competition at the Berlin Film Festival.Source: | 23 Feb 2010 | 4:50 am Big B risks his life for a stuntAt 67, his energy and daredevilry will make jaws drop. For Amitabh Bachchan actions speak louder than words, the star refused to opt for a double in Teen Patti and insisted on performing his own stunts.Source: | 23 Feb 2010 | 4:41 am Akshay Kumar signed up as brand ambassador for LG electronics
If there is one man in Bollywood who is on a roll, then, it has to be him. We are indeed talking about the one and only Akshay Kumar. After having being chosen as the brand ambassador for a million products, Akki is all set to lend his 'Phase Value', this time round to the electronics major LG.
Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources said, "Akki was always an immediate choice for the said brand, after Abhishek Bachchan." Rumors have it that Abhi's contract was not renewed because he insisted on having his better half Aishwarya Rai as a part of the deal, which LG officials were not too forthcoming about. That's the reason they chose Akshay over Abhishek."
One may recall that, just a few days back, LG had signed up John Abraham, Abhay Deol and Genelia as their Brand Ambassadors for their mobile range. With Akshay now at the helm of things, LG definitely seems to be high on Bollywood power.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Feb 2010 | 3:45 am Farhan ended up feeling depressed after Karthik...It was a challenge pulling off the drastic personality change for Farhan Akhtar . The actor says, his role was so emotionally exhausting as both the Karthiks were far removed from his personality. Source: | 23 Feb 2010 | 3:25 am Gauhar will be seen performing on 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' in Once Upon A Time...
The cat is out of the bag. Ekta Kapoor and her director Milan Luthria were looking for a neo-Helen for the longest time. The original plan of discovering a completely untried dancer failed as time was running out. They've finally zeroed in on Gauhar Khan who has been secretly jiving away to Helen's most popular cabaret 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' for Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai.
Raju Khan has been brought to do the choreography for what's touted as the most expensive cabaret ever shot in Bollywood.
Gauhar danced to the beats of 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' so hard last week that a shard of shattered glass wounded her leg.
The director and her excited producer intend to unveil their new-age Helen and the prized recreation of the smoldering cabaret number from the 1970s at an elaborate press conference later this month.
But the behind-the-scenes stress and arguments to get this cabaret item in place are even more interesting than the cabaret itself.
Apparently, the composer Pritam Chakraborty refused to do a straight re-mix of 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja'. There were heated arguments between the composer and the film's producer and director over the issue. Finally, Pritam got his way and recorded a totally new version of the song.
Says Pritam, "I really see no point in doing a straight-off remix especially when it's an R. D. Burman track. That means the original is still fresh in the listeners' mind. Why should I tamper with an evergreen? So what I've done for Milan's cabaret is to incorporate just a bit of R.D.'s 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' from Caravan and 'Duniya Mein Logon Ko' from Apna Desh. The rest of the song is my original composition."
Apparently, when Gauhar Khan heard the song she flipped out. Laughs Pritam, "Yes they all loved the song. But I won't do a re-mix of an R. D. Burman or any other composition."
Rohan Sippy's Abhishek Bachchan-featured drug-busting Goan drama has a hitch. Composer Pritam Chakraborty is aghast to hear that Rohan Sippy has titled his film Dum Maro Dum and that the makers would like him to do a remix of the number.
Pritam vigorously says, "Like I said I don't do remixes, ever. And certainly not re-mixes of R.D. Burman compositions. R.D. has taken his songs as far as they can go. There's nothing more that I or anyone else can do to an R.D. Burman track. So I'll just use his famous opening riff from 'Dum Maro Dum'. The rest of the composition will be mine. In any case this will be an instrumental piece for the credit titles in Dum Maro Dum."
In fact, Pritam didn't even know Sippy's film was titled Dum Maro Dum. Apparently, the other title being seriously considered was Subah Ko Karo Salaam. Says Pritam, "Even that would've been a problem to compose since R.D. Burman had done a fabulous job of those words Subah Ko Karo Salaam in a TV serial of that title."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am Fashionable Kareena Kapoor rocks B-town - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:53 am Promoter defends Whitney's Brisbane gigMelbourne, (ANI): Whitney Houston's promoter Andrew McManus has defended her Brisbane gig after rumours emerged that the singer was struggling during her Nothing But Love tour in the city. The Brisbane concert, the first of Houston's tour Down Under, has receivedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am Barrie Osborne to produce Shekhar Kapur’s PaaniNevada (US) (ANI): Oscar winner Barrie Osborne of The Lord of the Rings fame will produce Golden Globe nominated Shekhar Kapur’s directed and written sci-fi Paani. Oscar winner AR Rahman is providing music for this futuristic film about water wars betweenSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:26 am Akshay Kumar is the new face of LG electronicsIf there is one man in Bollywood who is on a roll, then, it has to be him. We are indeed talking about the one and only Akshay Kumar. After having being chosen as the brand ambassador for a million products,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:25 am Bhavana slams marriage reportsAll is well for Bhavana thought her fans when her movies Asal and Happy Husbands did well in the box office. Then came the news of her wedding bells. Earlier sources claimed that Bhavana's parents were seriously looking for aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:24 am Mark Helfrich re-edits Hrithik's KitesNevada (US) (ANI): Famous Hollywood editor Mark Helfrich of X-Men: The Last Stand fame, now has 're-edited' the English version of Hrithik Roshan's movie Kites after it was 're-worked' by well known American filmmaker Brett Ratner (Red Dragon).Satellite Award winner editor-director-actorSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:22 am Konkona Sen not promoting Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:22 am Vivek Oberoi injures his neck on Prince sets - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:22 am Fashionable Kareena Kapoor rocks B-townKareena Kapoor, the once childish tantrum prone actress has grown up to become a classy trendsetter in the industry. From the overbearing and outlandishly dressed Poo of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham she has graduated to an acting powerhouse with Jab WeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:21 am 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?' music more like devotional albumThe soundtrack of "Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?", which stars Ajay Devgn and Konkana Sen Sharma, sounds more like a devotional album with three of the five songs being in praise of the almighty.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:21 am Kareena Kapoor co-authors book on nutritionMumbai (ANI): Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has claimed that she is now on her way to becoming a writer, as she would be contributing to a book written by her nutritionist friend, Rujuta Diwekar. Kapoor was present on the first anniversarySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:18 am Kamal Rashid Khan manhandled at Mumbai airport?Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan hit the headlines not long ago after he alleged harassment at an airport in the US. This time, it is the turn of actor Kamal Rashid Khan. He alleged that he was harassed at the Mumbai airportSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:17 am Jackie to hit the floors on March 3Power Star Puneet Rajkumar's next venture Jackie will hit the floors on March 3. The movie is producing under the prestigious banner Poornima Enterprises. Kerala beauty Bhavana is doing the female lead in the film.Director Suri's mentor Yograj Bhat hasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:14 am Susan Sarandon left wiping trans-showgirl's vomitLondon (ANI): Susan Sarandon's night out at a New York cabaret reportedly turned sour after a performer threw up on her mid-show. The Dead Man Walking actress was purportedly sitting in the front row at Manhattan hotspot The Box when transsexualSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:14 am Watch this movie and win $10,000 -- if you canNEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has issued a lucrative challenge to horror movie fans: a $10,000 reward for anyone who can watch his latest supernatural thriller, alone, in a cinema until the closing credits.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:02 am R Madhavan is not bogged down by pressures and expectations - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 1:52 am Shah Rukh gets breather, as KKR freezes Lux Cozi deal - Business Standard
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am Janet to join Jackson 5 on tourJanet Jackson has agreed to take her late brother Michael’s place in the Jackson 5 when the reunited sibling group embarks on a world tour later this year.Source: | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:25 am Reason why 'Hide & Seek' stars relative newcomers
Apoorva Lakhia is all geared up to release his first production HIDE & SEEK, directed by his erstwhile assistant Shawn Arranha. Having assisted Apoorva right from the days when even he was an assistant, Shawn has learnt the art of narrating stories well.
However, Apoorva has worked with several top notch names to date, but Shawn and Apoorva decided to cast relative newcomers in HIDE & SEEK. What prompted them to cast relative newcomers this time? "Two reasons. One, had we cast well-known actors, the audience would've guessed the killer at the very outset. With new faces, you keep guessing till the very end," Apoorva states. Second reason? "It would've taken a long time to procure the combination dates of established names. Hence, the new cast," Shawn adds.
While Shawn hasn't decided on his next venture, Apoorva is ready to direct Ashtavinayak's new venture, which will star Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty and Nana Patekar [talks are on with him] in pivotal roles. "We hope to add two more actors to the cast," Apoorva reveals.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:02 am 'Don 2' starts this year
Everyone's speculating about DON 2. Farhan Akhtar, who directed the SRK starrer DON, had announced the sequel to the film quite some time back. While Farhan got busy with his acting assignments and SRK too decided to work on RAB NE BANA DI JODI first and MY NAME IS KHAN next, one kept wondering when Farhan and SRK would start the next instalment of DON.
"DON 2 will start in October this year. We've locked the script and also the locations," Farhan and his producer-partner Ritesh Sidhwani tell me. The new DON will have two leading ladies. "Priyanka Chopra will be one of them. The second will be finalized in due course," Farhan states.
There's talk that the producers are also planning to start ROCK ON 2. "A lot of people want us to do that. Right now Abhishek [Kapoor, the director of ROCK ON] is working on another script. But if he finds a script that looks like a worthy follow up to ROCK ON, why not?" Farhan clarifies.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:58 pm I am open for bold scenes: Shraddha - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:09 pm We'll have Ashley! - The Sun
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:44 pm Barrie Osborne to produce Shekhar Kapur's PaaniGolden Globe nominated Shekhar Kapur's science-fiction Paani will be produced by Oscar winner Barrie Osborne. Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, said increasing collaboration between Bollywood and Hollywood might bring East and West closer.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:11 pm Persistence Resistance-2010 to commence on Feb 25Persistence Resistance 2010 brings together films that explore the themes of boundaries that the political documentary tries to tackle through its cinematic representation.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:07 pm Amidst controversy Shahrukh drops Todi - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm Now, JD(U) MLA to dance on Holi - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 3:56 pm Padma Lakshmi welcomes new born daughter Krishna TheaPadma Lakshmi has welcomed a baby girl, who was born late Saturday in New York City. Padma Lakshmi has named her new born as Krishna Thea Lakshmi. She has still not revealed the identity of the father of new born.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 22 Feb 2010 | 3:10 pm Gordon Brown to present Big B with module diabetes unit-busBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be presented with a diabetes tracking van, called 'Amitabh', by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at an event in London.Source: Entertainment News | 22 Feb 2010 | 2:28 pm Sunidhi Chauhan to feature as judge on 'Indian Idol 5'Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, whose career took off after she featured in a music reality show years ago, will now take centrestage as one of the three judges oi the fifth season of "Indian Idol".Source: Entertainment News | 22 Feb 2010 | 12:11 pm SRK cancels deal with Lux Cozy
After the farce revolving around his film My Name Is Khan, it was the actor's endorsements that caught the lime light. Not too long ago, Shah Rukh was signed on as the brand ambassador for well known innerwear brand Lux Cozy. What's more his IPL team - the KKR, were also supposed to promote the brand on field as their uniforms would carry their logo.
However, a controversy took birth over this tie up as the brand is owned by Kolkata's Todi brothers, who are accused in the infamous case of hounding Kolkata youth Rizwanur Rehman to suicide.
The latest updates now state that SRK has, cancelled his endorsement contract with Lux Cozy. The reasons behind this sudden cancellation are apparently, the brothers involvement as well as the criticism by Muslim groups and civil societies in Kolkata.
Besides, Rizwanur's mother had also requested Khan not to endorse a product owned by the Todis. The deal hence, won't be going ahead anymore.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am Viewers will enjoy Commonwealth Games in HD resolutionDoordarshan and All India Radio will shortly undergo digitalization.Source: Entertainment News | 22 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am "I've never heard of any film before where a person gets phone calls from himself" - Farhan Akhtar
It was 11.30am. London's Somerset House was burning. I mean, summer time in London is like sitting on a red hot coal. I was drinking my favourite beer along with fellow journalists who were there to attend a press conference of SRK for his film Chak De India which had its premiere at the same venue later in the evening. The lady sitting in front of me passed a comment, "You sound so much like Farhan Akhtar. Talking to you is like talking to him." It was Nasreen Munni Kabir (author, documentary film maker and producer on British television) who briefed me about Farhan for the first time. Then the rest followed. Adah Sharma, Minissha Lamba, Rahul Dev, Amrita Rao, etc. Farhan's latest release, Karthik Calling Karthik is spooky in a way. Why? Because he receives a phone call from himself. Now read this - I was supposed to call Farhan for an interview last week. The rest I'm sure you'd have got it, right? UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel picks up his phone and dials a number only to find himself on the other line....or was it truly him?
It's surprisingly spooky but the truth that many of the industry people think that I sound like Farhan Akhtar. With a film like KCK releasing, can you recall of such similar instances?
(laughs) Not that I've heard of. I haven't got anybody coming to me and telling me that I sound like someone. This is the first time I've heard from you that you sound like me (laughs).
Has the marketing now taken over the definition of success in Indian cinema?
I don't think so yaar. If you take last year for example, out of the hundreds of films released, probably three or four were successful. Some of them were from very big production houses; some were from big studios, etc. All were marketed well. But finally it was the content that the people connected to. Yes, you need to market your film to make people aware of your film but more than the quantitative marketing, what you're putting out there to create curiosity is more important.
Have you ever received a phone call in your life that changed your life, momentarily, forever?
Yes, there have been some calls I've made and I've received that have changed my life momentarily. Probably a call from Aamir Khan saying that he is doing Dil Chahta Hai was a life altering moment. The other was a call from the hospital saying that my baby was on the way (laughs).
There have been some calls I've made and I've received that have changed my life momentarily.
Vijay Lalwani has stated that he is a sucker of originality. Now, how challenging is it to rope in a director who casts an actor who is a director himself? And is it like Karthik casting Karthik?
From Vijay's point of view, how he sees things is best explained by him. When I am on set as an actor, I'm not thinking of direction. I'm not thinking of wanting to direct. I'm very happy with what I've been asked to do and focus only on that. If at all there is any kind of stress on the shoot, then I step in my producers shoes and deal with it. But other than that, I don't want to involve myself into these tricky situations. Whether it's Vijay Lalwani, Abhishek Kapoor or Zoya Akhtar, all three have their own creative voices. There are certain boundaries and parameters in which you make a film and a director in me only comes in the pre-production stage when we discuss things out as to how we will carry on the shoot.
When I am on set as an actor, I'm not thinking of direction
How do you get self motivated , Farhan?
I get very excited by an idea. That works for me. And it's pretty much wanting to turn that idea into a film. I share that idea with lots of people. That keeps my enthusiasm up through the entire project. As long as we jump into the idea quickly and change gears, is what I like doing. From the time that everyone hears of an idea and from the time that we shoot the film and complete it, there shouldn't be any gap, as it may kill the enthusiasm. It's important to get self motivated.
As long as we jump into the idea quickly and change gears, is what I like doing.
Excel Entertainment is known to excel as far as story ideas are concerned. Do you think the makers have a knack of selecting scripts which aren't only original and new age but a bit out of the box?
Honestly, if you ask me, it's a combination of both. We try to balance out what we're doing in terms of stories that we select. We go with certain ideas that are so new. To me, Karthik Calling Karthik, to some level, is the first film of its kind. I've never heard of any film before that a person is getting phone calls from himself. Then we balance it out with a film that Zoya is doing currently. It's a coming of age story about three friends on the road trip coming to terms with certain aspects in their life. Straight way, I thought that Zoya's film is addressing a larger kind of an audience.
But if that's the case Farhan, why isn't our audience ready to accept films like Rocket Singh...?
I don't know. It depends on the mood of the audiences too. Like we discussed earlier, when it comes to marketing any film, there has to be, somewhere, one central idea that people connect with. If you fail to do that, people don't want to go to the cinemas on a tentative feeling about the film. When I don't know or am not clear as to what the film is all about, why would I go and watch it. Just to put it in a very black and white way - Is it a good versus an evil film, is it somebody fighting the system, is it about love prevails over everything. But the audiences like some clarity when they see a poster or a promo.
When it comes to marketing any film, there has to be, somewhere, one central idea that people connect with
It's sometimes confusing as to which Farhan Akhtar the audiences really want - Is it Farhan the director? Actor and singer? Or the handsome guy from India's most prolific production house - Excel Entertainment?
(laughs) Almost everywhere I go and almost everyone I meet, you know, people do speak to me about Don. People do speak to me about Dil Chahta Hai and Lakshya, as much as people speak to me about Luck By Chance or Rock On. There is certain awareness into peoples head as to what I do. I actually get very frustrated when people ask me - Which of the above do you prefer doing? It feels as if everything I do has to be bottled up separately and stored for good. I think you have one chance and one life to do everything you ever wanted to do or things which excites you and things that challenge you, as long as you're not causing anybody any damage.
My question was deliberate Farhan, because I want to know, do you think a film is sold to the audiences on a mere star face? What's your figment of imagination?
I wouldn't completely agree with you. When you have a film with a star in it, there is an initial attention that is focused on it. There were so many films that we can talk about which haven't even opened up at the box office. I keep coming back to what I said before that the audiences need to connect with what the film is all about and what the message of the film is going to be. In the last couple of years, the big blockbusters have been basic, simple movies with a simple message.
Deepika Padukone is somebody who is very sought after.
Were Maneckji Cooper boys shy? I mean, tell me the truth - Recall a moment where you must've approached a girl in whom you liked for the first time and took her for a coffee.
(laughs) Well, that depends on the boy. Actually it can come as a surprise but while I was in school, I didn't drink coffee. So coffee wasn't a drink of choice. But we would go to Juhu beach to have ice cream or a gola. But no moment with a girl from my school with whom I went for a coffee (laughs).
Is KCK all about attaining self confidence?
To a certain extent 'Yes'. It's about people believing in you and having confidence in you only when you have belief and confidence in yourself. If your attitude towards life is relatively pessimistic and if you don't believe that you have the ability to achieve something, that's really how the world will perceive you as at the end of the day.
And how believable was Deepika Padukone and how confident were you in casting her for the film?
(laughs) She is very believable in the film and good too. In terms of casting her, it was Vijay's decision. He wanted her in the film and we were more than happy to confide in Vijay. She is somebody who is very sought after. From whatever I've seen of her from Om Shanti Om to Love Aaj Kal, there is a definite growth within her, in her performances and in her talent. When I worked with her, I could see that and that's very commendable.
And how much have you grown since the year 2000, since the Dil Chahta Hai days?
Honestly, and I mean this with absolute sincerity. I feel no different between what I felt at the time when I was making Dil Chahta Hai to what I feel now. If at all there is any difference, it has to be that I've got a lot more knowledge and experience in terms of making movies. Experience adds a little more edge to your skills. In terms of achievement, the one thing I feel glad about is the fact that people have been extremely supportive of the films Excel Entertainment has made and have really appreciated our work. That gives me the strength to constantly work with new talents. What's happened with Abhishek after him winning the National Award is the fact that it encourages me, Ritesh Sidhwani to go with our belief that we can constantly harbour new talent. That was something I wanted to work towards ever since our company was established. There is a long way to go and this is just the beginning.
A young mind means that it's a mind that wants to gain more knowledge, it's a mind that is still willing to learn, experiencing and evolving.
Do you think that our industry is all about young minds coming together that'll shape the future of Bollywood?
I feel that a young mind has nothing to do with shaping the future, be it any industry. I think a sixty five year old can also be extremely young in his way of thinking and at times, can be ahead of you in terms of his thought process and being contemporary. A young mind means that it's a mind that wants to gain more knowledge, it's a mind that is still willing to learn, experiencing and evolving. Young minds can be in any art form, and the minds that are thinking ahead and thinking forward are the ones that are going to keep progressing and keep on doing interesting things.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Feb 2010 | 10:18 am Neil Nitin Mukesh to play Priyanka's husband in Saat Khoon Maaf
While Naseeruddin Shah at 60, would be Priyanka Chopra's oldest husband in Saat Khoon Maaf (earlier entitled Ek Batta Saath), Neil Nitin Mukesh has just been signed to play her youngest husband.
Though age-wise, Neil is a few months older than Priyanka, Neil, it is reliably learnt, initially felt he would look incompatible with her.
Says a source, "Neil didn't want another situation like Aa Dekhen Zarawhere everyone commented on how incompatible Bipasha and he looked. At the same time, he's a big fan of Priyanka's work. So when he heard that his colleague Ranbir Kapoor was working with Priyanka and prepared himself to match Priyanka's maturity level (Ranbir has stubbled, lean red-eyed look in Anjaana Anjaani), Neil was game for it."
Neil's character will require a heavy physical transformation. He will apparently be unrecognizable on screen.
Says Neil from the location for Yashraj Films' Lafange Parinday, "When I heard the script, I was zapped. This was something I had to do. I play one of Priyanka's husbands, the youngest of the lot. The fact that I get to be in the same film as actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Mohanlalji was incentive enough. I read even Irrfan Khan is in the film." (However sources close to the project deny Irrfan's casting).
While all the actors playing Priyanka's husbands (and these include an unknown American actor) have been finalized , the seventh actor is yet to be finalized.
Neil starts shooting for Saat Khoon Maaf from April. "I've a somewhat crowded date diary this year. I join Abbas-Mustan from June to December for The Italian Job."
Neil, who moved to Powai to be near Yashraj Studios to avoid the daily traffic to and from South Mumbai, is wondering if he made the right move.
"The traffic on that side of town is just as bad. It's excruciating to travel even from Powai to Yashraj Studios. On Thursday, I had a day off and I invited my mom over to do up my new home the way I wanted it."
Neil, who has been a part of a joint family household all his life, says he has no time to miss his family in Powai. "Because I use that old flat of ours only to sleep....alone!"Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:53 am I am a fan of Bhandarkar's: DeepikaDeepika Padukone seems keen to ditch her glam image and prove her mettle as an actress, as she has professed her admiration for filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and wishes to work with him.Source: | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:20 am Osborne to produce Shekhar Kapur’s PaaniOscar winner Barrie Osborne will produce Shekhar Kapur’s directed and written sci-fi Paani. The cast includes Vivek Oberoi and the flick is scheduled to be released in 2011.Source: | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:12 am Saif looks forward to Race 2With a Padma Shri and quite a few hits tucked under his belt, chhote nawab is set to launch his second production venture and spy thriller Agent Vinod and says the delayed project is very much on.Source: | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am First lady by his side?Owen Wilson is said to have signed up to star in screenwriter/director Woody Allen’s upcoming movie.Source: | 22 Feb 2010 | 8:58 am Farhan's next 'Don' to go on floors in OctoberAudiences can get ready for Bollywood villain Don's next chase with director-actor Farhan Akhtar all ready to start shooting the sequel to his hit film "Don" from October this year.Source: Entertainment News | 22 Feb 2010 | 8:41 am Bollywood constantly mentioned in Hollywood: Backstreet BoysBollywood and Indian music are often discussed in Hollywood and are slowly becoming a rage, say members of popular American band Backstreet Boys.Source: Entertainment News | 22 Feb 2010 | 8:07 am I would love to work with Madhur Bhandarkar: Deepika PadukoneActress Deepika Padukone dismissed reports that she is teaming up with Madhur Bhandarkar for a sequel to his film "Corporate", but said if given a chance, she would love to work with the filmmaker, known for making realistic and hard-hitting movies.Source: Entertainment News | 22 Feb 2010 | 7:41 am Bafta Awards 2010 - list of award winners, photographsThe Hurt Locker, American war thriller, directed by Kathryn Bigelow was a huge at the Bafta Awards 2010. Mentioned here is the full list of winners at the Bafta Awards 2010.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 22 Feb 2010 | 3:38 am Harishchandrachi Factory: A candid Marathi movieA beautiful film directed by Paresh Mokashi based on the true story about the first Indian film made by Dadasaheb Phalke.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 22 Feb 2010 | 2:47 am Deepika Padukone torn between two people! - GlamSham
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 2:45 am Salman rides bicycle on streets of Mumbai to jumpstart Mumbai Cyclothon
We have seen and heard about the mega star Salman Khan cycling on the roads of Mumbai, not bothered about the traffic or the traffic jam that gets created in the bargain. Well, this time round, Salman was at it again but all done for a cause that's closer to Salman's heart than anyone and anything else: 'Being Human'.
Yesterday saw Salman Khan leading India's first ever international cycling event, 'Mumbai Cyclothon-Tour De Mumbai'. This event was grander and had more grandeur than all the recent events put together. Many of tinsel town residents had assembled to give the event a star glow. A huge crowd lined up to see the cyclists on the ever-busy Bandra Reclamation grounds. The crowd consisted of many amateur cyclists, working professionals, children, and even housewives! There were a total of 14 professional cycling teams competing with each other. Each world standard team was present along with the Indian national cycling team. Talking on the occasion, Dr. Raghuram, President, TI Cycles said that "We aim to help put Mumbai on the international cycling map as well as contribute to a healthier and greener environment through the BSA Hercules India Cyclothon, Mumbai-2010".
On the Khan household, besides the 'most-Wanted' Salman, one also saw presence of his brother Sohail Khan and also sister Arpita, who seemed to be happy about her brother taking her on a bicycle ride. All in all, it was definitely an event to remember!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 22 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am My name is Khan: A review with a differenceThat a Muslim need not be a terrorist, if stated in as many words, verily kills the purpose of stating so. Doesn't the statement in a way imply that a doubt about the veracity of the claim lingers in the mind?Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 22 Feb 2010 | 2:22 am
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