Keira Knightley wants to do more theatre

British actress Keira Knightley's stint in West End production 'The Misanthrope' may have fetched mixed response from the critics but the star is looking forward to spend more time on stage. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 8:29 am

Ethan Hawke struggles to balance home and career

Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke finds it difficult to juggle between his career in showbiz and his duties as a father.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 8:06 am

Gifts, parties and celebs: L.A. readies for Oscars

Hollywood is in full-on Oscar mode. The red carpet has been laid out in front of the Kodak Theatre, topped with a plastic sheet in case of rain. Traffic is snarled. <br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 6:33 am

I consider myself big champion in villain's role: Vindu Dara Singh

Actor Vindu Dara Singh, who rose to prominence after his victory on reality show "Bigg Boss 3", is amused about being offered comedy or hero-like roles because he considers himself a perfect Bollywood villain.
Source: Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 6:23 am

'Thanks Maa' romantic homage to Mumbai

He's 12, homeless and he refuses to adopt the swaggering amorality of his friends on the street.
Source: Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:46 am

Guru Dutt, and Big B in top 25 Asian actors list

Bollywood legends Guru Dutt, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Amitabh Bachchan and Pran have been named in the list of CNN's top 25 Asian actors of all time. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:33 am

'Hello Zindagi' doesn't bowl you over

A rebellious teenage daughter Kavita (Mrunmayee Lagoo) of a traumatised couple doesn't know what to do with her life.
Source: Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:18 am

Kavi director was a Bollywood wannabe

His debut film <i>Kavi</i> is in the race for the Academy Award, but not long ago director Gregg Helvey was auditioning for a role in a Bollywood film. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:18 am

Diane Kruger hates authority

<I>Inglourious Basterds</I> star Diane Kruger says she has come close to being arrested because she gets into argument with people in authority.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:11 am

No Botox for Anna Friel

British actress Anna Friel has not used Botox to retain her youthful looks but admits that she utilises a special laser treatment to stay wrinkle free.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:10 am

Japanese dancer takes Indian dances to the world

She decided to learn Odissi as soon as she saw legendary dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra on video in Tokyo.
Source: Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 5:02 am

India, Pak qawwals join for music fest

Reviving the rich tradition of Sufi music and the legacy of Amir Khusrau, qawwals from across the subcontinent will render the compositions of the legendary scholar. Here're the details.
Source: | 5 Mar 2010 | 4:44 am

Sci-fi spectacles have history of losing at Oscars

The first two times sci-fi films were nominated at the Oscars, Woody Allen and Gandhi beat them. Allen's Annie Hall won over George Lucas' Star Wars and Gandhi, beat E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Source: | 5 Mar 2010 | 4:20 am

Konkona not enamoured by glamour

Konkana Sen Sharma is known for her offbeat roles and even in her commercial movie <i>Wake up Sid</i> she played a simple middle class girl. The two-time National Award winner doesn't crave for glamorous roles and says she is &quot;quite an obedient actress&quot;.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 3:56 am

Brit film premiered on cell

Rage, which toplines Judy Dench and Jude Law, is about a schoolboy who goes behind the scenes at a New York fashion show and interviews characters on his mobile. Their confessions give it a reality TV show format.

Source: | 5 Mar 2010 | 3:49 am

Lara Dutta turns news reporter

You may recall that Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Lara Dutta was roped in to endorse Colgate. Now, the much awaited ad is finally out. The commercial has the gorgeous Lara playing the role of a TV reporter. Insiders say that Lara was quite unwell on the day before the shoot with high fever and food poisoning. However, being the professional that she is, she stuck to her commitment for the shoot, despite the fact that it was a night shoot. The most challenging part of the shoot was to get the transformation sequence right, where Lara quickly takes out her spectacles, wig and jacket to transform into the reporter. So much for professionalism! If you are still drooling over her clothes, let us tell you that it's designed by Akki Narula. Lara had once quoted that she would have been a journalist, had she not been a model. Well, with her donning the attire of a journalist (quite a sexy one at that!), life seems to have come a full circle for this beauty without a pause. Way to go, Lara!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Mar 2010 | 3:13 am

Subhash K. Jha speaks on Thanks Maa

He's 12, and homeless. And he refuses to adopt the swaggering amorality of his friends on the street. They call him Municipal Ghatkopar because that's the address where he was dumped as a child. But he prefers to be known as Salman Khan. Salman, you fear may appear in this uplifting tale of street children with a mission. Happily, no Salman. Not in Thanks Maa. Strongly reminiscent of Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay and far more resonantly representative of Mumbai's slum kids than Slumdog Millionaire, Thanks Maa is a journey into lives that were born into despair. Without the crutches of self-pity debutant director Irfan Kamal enters the world of the orphaned protagonist Municipality who on of those routine days of scavenging stealing and hanging around with his friends waiting for the next meal, comes across an abandoned little infant, Before we can say 'Hey Baby' the narrations quickly swerves away from the cute and schmaltzy aspect of find-baby-will-coochie-coo kind of feel-good cinema to show the gritty harsh reality of life on the relentless streets of Mumbai and how they toughens the tender ones. Real fast. Director Irfan Kamal makes one helluva departure from convention. He cruises the crowded areas of Mumbai with an eye for stinging details. The festive population of Mohammed Ali Road on a Friday evening, the red-light areas with their sleazy bustle, the beach sides with gay and normal couples making out in the dark, the goons and touts, cabbies and pimps, bereaved mother and unfaithful husband (Ranvir Shorey making the best of a ridiculous character), wanton women and kind men... the crowded canvas of Irfan Kamal's film hints hectically at the savagely insensitive quality of life lived on the streets. Our young hero refuses to be like the routine scum. ''Main tere jaisa nahin hoon,'' he pleads and protests with his more street-wise pals, and sets off on a determined path to find the baby his lost mother. It's a heartbreaking enlightening journey undertaken by the director in a spirit of adventure discovery and tranquillity. Teeming with characters Thanks Maa still preserves a core of stirring stillness at its centre. Often you feel Thanks Maa is a romantic homage to the unbreakable spirit of Mumbai. But then you see the bitter and brutal truth about life on the fringes, as the young brave little hero is almost molested by the warden of the reformatory played by Alok Nath, moving so far away from his Sooraj Barjatya image of benign family values, you salute the actor for his gumption. Thanks Maa is a tender yet ruthless look-see at a city that claims to have a place for everyone but somehow neglects looking after children who are vulnerable to every form of attack on the streets. Quite frequently we look at Mumbai through the eyes of the little boy and his companions as they encounter a gallery of weirdos and wackos... an alcoholic hospital attendant (Raghuvir Yadav), a doped-out cabbie (Sanjay Mishra), a paedophilic reformatory warden (Alok Nath), a cheesy incestuous upper-class father (Yateen Karyekar, gives you the creeps), an imposing eunuch (Jalees Shrawani) who offers to take the baby out of Municipality's shoulder... an offer the boy firmly refuses. The young hero, heroic in the truest most basic sense of the word, and his shock and dismay when he finally finds the baby's mother are so palpable they reverberate in our hearts long after the film is over. The film has its flaws, the most glaring being the constant struggle to keep the homeless children's story credibly contoured on the bustling streets. In many sequences the young actor Master Shams can be seen carrying a doll instead of a baby. Also, because of the inherently dramatic nature of the theme some of the characters and situations lose self-control. The kinky sado-masochistic customer in the brothel is clearly not in-sync with the rest of the characters. The jagged edges do not undermine the film's unique and thoroughly unorthodox blend of realism and social message. While the veterans pitch in brave cameos that take the narrative forward to its heartbreaking conclusion, it's the child actors who proudly occupy centre-stage. All of them are so in-character you wonder which came first, the slums or the camera! With its hard unsparing situations and expletive-carpeted dialogues you'd expect to be repulsed by the world that Irfan Kamal brings on screen. Far from revulsion you are completely sucked into the Mumbai belonging to these street children. Some of the editing (Amit Saxena) is uneven. But the camerawork (Ajayan Vincent) and background score (Ranjit Barot) add an extra dimension to this heart warming tale of an orphan who won't let another newly-born suffer his fate. Thanks, Irfan Kamal.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Mar 2010 | 3:04 am

Riteish Deshmukh delivers tongue twister again

In the last shot of Sajid Nadiadwala and Sajid Khan’s Housefull, you will see Riteish Deshmukh deliver a complicated line in a single shot with much ease and even greater comic timing.The line that reads - Teri Biwi Teri Biwi Meri
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:55 am

Katrina, Priyanka, Deepika, Vidya, Anushka to do cameos in JKSAH

After getting Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Amrita Rao and Boman Irani to make guest appearances in his film-about-films Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai writer-director Milap Zaveri feels the star line-up is just not strong enough. With the help of producer Nikhil Advani, Milap has roped in some more A-listers at the last minute. Glam queens Deeepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and Vidya Balan will make cameo appearances in Milap's film and thereby add to the film's commercial value. The cameos with these five ladies are expected to be shot next week, just 3 weeks ahead of the film's release creating a major last-minute pre-release situation. Says Milap, "That's true. I'm roping in the names you've mentioned. Shooting at the last minute would be no problem because all of the star appearances are in the first reel, so I just have to re-edit the initial reel. Also, I've kept slates in the pre-final print announcing the various star cameos which I've filled up as and when they've been available." Milap is candid enough to admit his film has no big star value. "The only star is Riteish Deshmukh. Jacqueline Fernandez and Ruslaan Mumtaz will become stars after the film is released. Until they do, I need to get audiences into theatres. That's why we need to rope in more stars in cameos." Besides his own clout in the industry as a long-standing and very successful writer-director, Milap Zaveri's producer Nikhil Advani is also using his good wishes to rope in the glam-queens to add a dash of allure to Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. Nikhil has apparently sent out messages to Deepika, Priyanka, Anushka, Vidya and Katrina who have all agreed. While Anushka will shoot her portion on the sets of Nikhil Advani's Patiala House, the other ladies will touch base next week and do the needful. Says Milap, "Vidya would be slightly difficult since she's shooting in Delhi. But we'll manage." Milap is expected to fly down to Delhi to get Vidya's cameo in place. Making a film about the film industry is not easy. The director is expected to rope in all the stars that can be crammed in the film. Luckily, for Milap Zaveri, he has a producer who can get his friends to do the needful. Says Milap, "The stars making special appearances have been absolutely wonderful. Akshay Kumar insisted on seeing a part of the film before doing his cameo. Akshay speaks about Ruslaan Mumtaz's character in the camera. And do you know, Karan Johar actually agreed to be snubbed by Ruslaan Mumtaz! Ruslaan plays a superstar and in the film he refuses to take Karan's calls." Farah Khan has a full-fledged role as a film director. But the biggest sport so far seems to be Boman Irani who shot for just the trailer of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. Says Milap emotionally, "That's true. Boman is not in the film, only in the trailer. Everyone who has made an appearance in my film has been wonderful. I guess it comes from being around for so long."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:55 am

Pamela to perform in 'Dancing With The Stars'

London (ANI): Pamela Anderson has said that she agreed to participate in ‘Dancing With The Stars’ so that she could “keep out of trouble”. The Baywatch beauty will be perfecting her steps to compete in the upcoming series of the hit
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:47 am

Subhash K. Jha speaks on Hello Zindagi

A rebellious teenage daughter Kavita of a traumatized couple doesn't know what to do with her life. So she takes off on a journey away from home with a lonely neglected but brave middle-aged woman to Goa where Kavita saves turtles...and herself. Kavita goes home redeemed. We are not so sure about ourselves. We remain partly involved with largely distanced from this ambitious but flawed look at life through the eyes of teen rebellion. Director Raja Unninathan has his heart at the right place. He creates a world of gossipy aimlessness sweaty parties' tacky repartees and, ahem, one-night stands for Kavita. But the words sound more like replications of the emotional outbursts associated with the generation gap rather than actual situations created in a specific crisis. A more authentic parent-child crisis would be the one in Ayan Mukerjee's Wake Up Sid or better still the television soap Ladies Special where two very talented actors Shilpa Tulaskar and Sandeep Kulkarni played harassed parents grappling with a rebellious teenage daughter. We empathized with their helplessness. In Hello Zindagi, Neena Gupta and Kanwaljeet Singh especially the latter are in fine form as Kavita's parents. The writing constantly lets all the actors down. The one performer who manages to hold her head above the material provided is Kitu Gidwani, Playing the dignified unloved but outwardly well-to-do wife Gidwani epitomizes grace under pressure. Her section of the film with her indifferent though not cruel husband (Amit Behl) have some interesting moments, like the one where Gidwani goes into the kitchen to get coffee made by her husband, and then pours it quietly down the sink. Gidwani's journey to Goa with the rebellious Kavita is charted with affection. Very rarely do we get to see a movie so gentle and warm about female bonding over differing generations. What Kitu Gidwani shares with the debutante Mrunmayee Lagoo echoes Jessica Tandy's bonding with Brudget Fonda in Deepa Mehta's Camilla. Except that Gidwani and the girl don't go skinny-dipping. The blackest spot in the film is its lack of sexual energy. The characters are almost invariably frigid in their thoughts and desires. A thwarted indecisiveness runs across the narrative-profile rendering the characters weak and unconvincing. The save-the-turtles message at the end seems forced. Nonetheless there's enough tenderness and warmth in the relationships shared by Mrunmayee with her screen-dad Kanwaljeet and with Kitu Gidwani to make the film worth a watch. Hello Zindagi doesn't bowl you over. But it makes you smile even when the debutant director displays that trite and self-conscious social purpose that makes the film look like a documentary on how to save teenagers and turtles when they don't want to be saved without drowning in the attempt.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:44 am

Halle Berry to be in her "jim-jams" this Oscars

London (ANI): Halle Berry has revealed she will be watching this year''s Academy Awards on television at her home. The actress plans to enjoy it in a relaxed mood, instead of treading on the red carpet.Berry said she would be "in
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:44 am

Demi Moore beats Kevin for anti sex-slave charity

London (ANI): Demi Moore beat Kevin Bacon in an online contest called 'Pepsi Refresh Celebrity Challenge', to bag 156,250 pounds for her anti-sex slave charity.The cash has gone to 'The DNA Foundation', founded by Moore and husband Ashton Kutcher. The Ghost
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:38 am

Theron visits schools across South Africa

London (ANI): Charlize Theron recently visited schools across her homeland South Africa, emphasizing the importance of education to the students. The actress had the company of her mother, Greta, and members of her charity group, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project,
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:34 am

Naomi Campbell's driver apologises for accusing her

New York (ANI): The driver who accused supermodel Naomi Campbell of assaulting him has apologised to her.In a statement through his lawyer Earl Ward, Miodrag Mejdina said that he 'got angry and overreacted' when he told police that the catwalk queen
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:33 am

Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan set to release on December 24, 2010

This Christmas, audiences are in for a big treat with Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan which is set to release on the Christmas Eve, December 24. Says Farah, "I'm really happy that we will be releasing Tees Maar Khan on the 24th December, 2010. TMK is a very kid friendly, holiday season kind of film, full of fun, big dance numbers and action comedy. It's just the kind of film you'd want to watch in the holidays." Still in its filming stages, Tees Maar Khan is already in the news for its leading jodi Akshay Kumar & Katrina Kaif and director Farah Khan's track record for delivering two super-hit films. Says Akshay Kumar, "Tees Maar Khan will be our gift to audiences this holiday season. It's a great film with a great script and with Farah you know you're in for a treat with larger than life scenes, great music and hilarious dialogues. The movie will have you laughing uncontrollably." Tees Maar Khan is produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. and Shirish & Farah's home production 'Three's Company Pvt Ltd.' and co-produced by Akshay Kumar's 'Hari Om Productions'.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:32 am

Mel C wants more children

London (ANI): Sporty Spice Melanie Chisholm, who gave birth to daughter Scarlet last year, is feeling broody again. “I’d love to have more children,” the Daily Express quoted the 36-year-old singer, as telling Day & Night. And it looks like her
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:29 am

Cheating cases against Swami Nithyanda - Oneindia

Oneindia

Cheating cases against Swami Nithyanda Oneindia Chennai, Mar 5: Despite Swami Nithyanada mission's continual assertions that the sex tape showing the spiritual guru in a compromising position with a Tamil actress is fake, police has gone ahead and filed cases of cheating against him. ... Karnataka to probe Swami's activitiesTimes of India Swami moves court to restrainExpress Buzz Nothing sells like 'sex-seer'Calcutta Telegraph Daily News & Analysis -Indian Express -NDTV.com all 168 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am

WHAT?! Akshay Kumar arrested - IBNLive.com

Indian Express

WHAT?! Akshay Kumar arrested IBNLive.com Farah Khan gets Akshay Kumar arrested. Yes, this is the biggest breaking news of the week. I am sure he knows by now how it is to work with Farah Khan . Confused? Ok! Lets make it simpler for you hungry gossip ... Farah's 'Tees Maar Khan' set to release on December 24, 2010Indian Express Akshay handcuffed on Farah's setsTimes of India Farah Khan starts Tees Maar Khan on HoliOneindia Business of Cinema -Indiainfo.com -IndiaGlitz all 32 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:19 am

Marie Osmond ready for gigs after son's death

London (ANI): Grieved singer Marie Osmond is making up her mind to return to the stage in Las Vegas, a day after she laid her son to rest.Osmond was shattered when her 18-year-old adopted son Michael Blosil allegedly committed suicide by
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am

Mom jeans jokes still weigh heavily on Jessica

New York (ANI): Jessica Simpson is still taken aback for becoming famous after gaining extra pounds and slipping into "mom jeans" last year. "The fact I was famous last year for gaining 10 pounds is ridiculous and really sad," the New
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:11 am

Raajneeti - Preview

Raajneeti is a story about Indian politics. About Indian democracy. About Indian elections. Above all, it is a story of a few people who control the destiny of millions. It is the story of their unstoppable ambition, and their bitter and
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 Mar 2010 | 2:08 am

Anupama's review: Road, Movie - NDTV.com

Indian Express

Anupama's review: Road, Movie NDTV.com Road, Movie is director Dev Benegal's love letter to cinema. It's a whimsical and charming celebration of the movies. Be warned: the film is slow and in parts, clunky and underwritten. But Benegal tells the tale with such tenderness and affection that ... Road, MovieSify Road, MovieOneindia Cast: Abhay Deol, Satish Kaushik, Tannishtha ChatterjeeTimes of India Hindustan Times -Screen Weekly -IBNLive.com all 183 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Mar 2010 | 1:53 am

Dabanng Salman Khan rushed to Hospital - SantaBanta.com

Hindustan Times

Dabanng Salman Khan rushed to Hospital SantaBanta.com Salman Khan was advised to give up his smoking habits by his doctor after he suffered serious smoke congestion on sets film 'Dabanng' in Wai. The scene required Salman to shoot in close proximity with the fire and though everyone insisted on a single ... Salman Khan hospitalised for breathlessnessOneindia Salman breathless during shoot, hospitalizedTotal Filmy Salman hospitalised after mishapHindustan Times stardustco.in -SamayLive all 9 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Mar 2010 | 1:48 am

Cast: Konkona Sen Sharma, Paresh rawal, Ajay Devgn - NDTV.com

IBNLive.com

Cast: Konkona Sen Sharma, Paresh rawal, Ajay Devgn NDTV.com Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, based on a short story by the noted satirist Sharad Joshi, is exactly that: a short story stretched into a movie. This tale of the house guest from hell might have worked well as an episode of Doordarshan's Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi or ... Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?Sify FIRST CUT: Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is entertainingIBNLive.com Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Movie ReviewIndiaGlitz Indian Express -Times of India -Entertainment and Showbiz! all 53 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Mar 2010 | 1:47 am

Irfan Kamal's Thanks Maa wows the international audience - PlanetRadiocity

Real Bollywood (blog)

Irfan Kamal's Thanks Maa wows the international audience PlanetRadiocity Thanks Maa, the film directed by Irfan Kamal, has been visiting the film festivals all over the globe. It has obtained enormous accolades though the film hasn't received any award yet. But the director is quite exuberant on account of the favorable ... Thanks Maa: Movie Review!TopNews Thanks MaaTimes of India Thanks Maa review: This is as real as it getsSify IBOS -Indian Express -Little About (blog) all 37 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Mar 2010 | 1:46 am

AR Rahman to have 16 'Jai Ho' concerts abroad

Oscar winner AR Rahman is taking his 'Jai Ho' concert world wide. Between June 11 and July 26 2010 he will hold concerts in the major cities of USA, Canada, Netherlands, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom. 'Jai Ho' Rahman!
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Mar 2010 | 1:45 am

'Obedient actress' Konkona not enamoured by glamour

Konkana Sen Sharma is known for her offbeat roles and even in her commercial movie "Wake up Sid" she played a simple middle class girl.
Source: Entertainment News | 5 Mar 2010 | 1:33 am

Live Chat: Abhay Deol on March 5 at 1545 Hrs IST

"Nobody can be exactly like me. Sometimes even I have trouble doing it." Said hollywood's most notorious and outspoken actress of the yesteryear Tallulah Bankhead, the same stays true for Abhay Deol in Bollywood. He surprises us with his versatility and courage to do away with the norms. A Deol no doubt, but still he went ahead and tread the lesser taken paths. His line of films are a clear picture of his talent and need for the unconventional, whether it was Manorama Six Feet Under, Dev D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! or Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. He stayed away from being a typecast and went ahead and reinvented himself in each of his films. No wonder with his upcoming film Road Movie, his fans wait with bated breathe to see what he pulls out of his sleeve this time. Bollywood Hungama gives you an outlet for all those anxious questions you might have for the dimple faced Deol, chat with him live today, March 5 at 1545 Hrs IST and let the questions roll.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Mar 2010 | 12:44 am

Sparks reigniting between Mallika and Jackie Chan in LA

For those who don't know, Mallika is in LA these days shooting for another Hollywood flick and she plans to stick around till mid-march.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Mar 2010 | 12:07 am

Amitabh Bachchan teams up with Rajkumar Santoshi for The Outsider - Daily News & Analysis

Rediff

Amitabh Bachchan teams up with Rajkumar Santoshi for The Outsider Daily News & Analysis PTI Mumbai: After aweing the audience with his towering performances in Rann and Teen Patti, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has now signed a fresh project The Outsider with director Raj Kumar Santoshi. "Finally, I have accepted Raj Kumar Santoshi's new ... Teen Patti gets ridiculed in foreign pressRediff Con Banega Crorepati?The Hindu Amitabh Bachchan: Online strategy for 'Teen Patti'.Entertainment and Showbiz! Central Chronicle -Indiainfo.com (subscription) all 12 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:45 pm

Rahman plans massive music tour in June - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Rahman plans massive music tour in June Hindustan Times Oscar winning music maestro AR Rahman has reportedly teamed up with Amy Tinkham, known for creating live musical concerts for Britney Spears and Mariah Carey, for a tour to salute Bollywood and Indian music. "The Journey Home World Tour will be a ... AR Rahman's 'Jai Ho' concerts from JuneGalatta.com Look out world, here comes RahmanRediff AR Rahman having Jai Ho concerts in 16 world citiesOrissadiary.com FilmyFair -Billboard -Press Trust of India all 66 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:29 pm

Shorty Awards 2010 announced, complete winner list

The Shorty Awards honor the best people and organizations on Twitter. These unique awards are for the Twitter community, by the Twitter community. Year 2010 Shorty Award winners complete list:
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:17 pm

Vvaldi's 332'nd birthday commemorated with Google doodle

All music lovers of the world are celebrating the birthdays of one of the greatest maestros of classical music: Antonio Vivaldi. It's his 332nd birthday today.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:08 pm

Sonali with Patekar - Indian Express

SantaBanta.com

Sonali with Patekar Indian Express When Sonali Kulkarni unveiled her book So Kul, published by Rajhans Prakashan at Crosswords in Mumbai on Tuesday, the Marathi film and theatre fraternity made sure it was an occasion to remember. Their presence also ensured that the ... Sonali Kulkarni releases compilation of articles as bookTimes of India Sonali Kulkarni releases her articles as a bookHindustan Times A So Kul evening brings together top names in art and cultureFinancial Express World News -Himalayan Times -Buzz18 India all 30 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 7:23 pm

Hellloooo?

She (Mrunmayee Lagoo) has posters of Jim Morrison and Bob Marley on her walls: rather belated icons for someone her age. She stuffs her drawer with Kama Sutra condoms, and keeps her room locked from parents, writes Mayank Shekhar.
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:56 pm

Spotty, but slumdog real!

The little homeless kid Jamal, err, Salman, holds around his arms, an infant, nicely wrapped in a crisp, white cloth. He’d found the newborn outside a bolster home, while trying to escape the children’s prison. The baby is all of a few months old. The boy is determined to find the baby’s mother, writes Mayank Shekhar.
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:53 pm

Big B shocked to see Shashi Kapoor in wheelchair

Amitabh Bachchan was shocked to see Shashi Kapoor, his co-star of <I>Trishul</I>, <I>Deewar</I> and so many other hits, confined to a wheelchair at the Filmfare awards last week. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:12 pm

Vera Framiga took Up In The Air role to pay off mortgage

Actress Vera Farmiga says she needed the money so badly that she started filming for <I>Up In The Air</I> only two weeks after welcoming son Fynn. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:09 pm

Crystal Bowersox stellar performance in American Idol; must watch

On popular television reality show American Idol last night, Crystal Bowersox impressed judges with a stellar performance. Crystal Bowersox performed on Creedence Clearwater Revival's tune 'As Long As I Can See the Light.'
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:57 pm

Konkona, Ranvir coming together as lead pair

Konkona Sen Sharma and actor Ranvir Shorey pair up for the first time as lead pair in a suspense thriller, which will go on floors soon.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:34 am

Sacha too risky

Sacha too risky The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has dropped controversial comedian Sacha Baron Cohen from the Oscar telecast.
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:03 am

Big B shocked to see Shashi Kapoor - NDTV.com

Total Filmy

Big B shocked to see Shashi Kapoor NDTV.com Amitabh Bachchan was shocked to see Shashi Kapoor, his co-star of Trishul, Deewar and so many other hits, confined to a wheelchair at the Filmfare awards last week. Amitabh was supposed to present the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award to the ... Amitabh Bachchan: Saddened by helplessness of Shashi Kapporji!Entertainment and Showbiz! Big B shocked to see Shashi Kapoor on wheelchairTotal Filmy Filmfare PerformancesBollywood Spice Spicezee -Bollywood Mantra -San Leandro India West all 31 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 10:50 am

Big B shocked to see Shashi Kapoor in wheelchair

Amitabh Bachchan was shocked to see Shashi Kapoor, his co-star of "Trishul", "Deewar" and so many other hits, confined to a wheelchair at the Filmfare awards last week.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 10:08 am

Oscar Awards 2010, Academy Awards - Nominations, all details

The biggest event in the calendar of Hollywood, Oscar Awards 2010 or Oscar 2010 or Academy Awards 2010 is going to taking place on March 7, 2010 at Kodak Theatre in LA. Oscar nominations 2010 in different catagories
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 Mar 2010 | 10:06 am

Making of 'Housefull' to be unveiled soon

Sajid Khan is known for his wacky creativity and the anchor-turned-director continues the trend by deciding to release the making of his next directorial venture "Housefull" much before the movie hits the screens.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:49 am

I try to fight off labels: Abhay Deol

He has charted out a different path for himself in Bollywood with out-of-the-box films like 'Oye Lucky Lucky Oye' and 'Dev D' but what irks Abhay Deol the most is being labelled as...
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:46 am

Sunshine lighting up his path

It’s been more than two months since 3 Idiots released, but the accolades haven’t stopped coming singer Suraj Jagan’s way.
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:45 am

Mahesh Manjrekar lost 10 kg making new film

It's known fact that actors hit the gym hard to get rid of extra pounds, but actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar lost more than 10 kg while working on his movie "City of Gold".
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:41 am

Let’s sing about sex

Sex — the word as we hear it in Bollywood — is bursting the seams of lyrical experimentation. Songwriters know it’s catchy and can fetch them ears in bulk. Maybe that’s why the word has been making it to many a song of late.
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:40 am

Driving truck no big deal, says Abhay Deol

Having already proven his acting mettle in movies like "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!" and "Dev D", Punjabi boy Abhay Deol will now show his driving skills in his latest outing "Road, Movie" - he drives a 1940s Chevy truck in the movie.
Source: Entertainment News | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:38 am

Divinity takes over

Jahan-e-Khusrau culminates with majestic performances. The last day of Sufi fiesta Jahan-e-Khusrau, held at Humayun’s Tomb, was laden with fine performances.
Source: | 4 Mar 2010 | 9:37 am

Shekhar and Adhyayan Suman in remake of Hollywood film Awake

It's a dream of every father to finally see his son stand shoulder to shoulder on the same platform, and we are sure that right now Shekhar Suman is feeling the same way with his home production starring him and son Adhyayan. The film in question is a remake of the 2007 Hollywood film Awake, with the story based on the lines of a romantic thriller. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama exclusively, Adhyayan says, "Yes we are doing a home production, but right now it is too early to talk about it. Rohit Jagraj will be directing the film with dad and me in it; however the lead actress hasn't yet been decided, since we are kind of looking for someone new and fresh. So I guess once we finish scripting, dad and Rohit will look into the casting." Revealing the time when the film would hit the floors Adhyayan says, "We are looking at completing the scripting stage and hitting the floors by this July, as we would love to have it release later this year." "In the film the two of us are not playing father and son, in fact we are friends. While dad is a surgeon; I play his friend who eventually becomes his patient too", signs off Adhyayan.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Mar 2010 | 6:45 am

Cyrstal Bowersox illness relief, singer back on Idol

Crystal Bowersox is back on American Idol. The singer had earlier been hospitalised for her diabetes on Tuesday, causing the singing reality TV show to be cancelled on Tuesday, due to the change required in the top 10 lineup.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 Mar 2010 | 6:44 am

"Dev D was more out there... Road, Movie is more subtle" - Abhay Deol

He broke every existing cliché, whether it was about playing safe with scripts or the stereotype about the good guy being the hero. He was part of the growing and exploring New Age Cinema. Abhay Deol, who always took the road less travelled, took off on a trip when he fancied one and never believed in being the follower, is hitting the screens shortly with his next film Road Movie. Chandni Dev at Bollywood Hungama finds out about this Journey undertaken by the rebellious Deol which is bound to traverse off the beaten track. You've been away for a while, what's going on? Uhh...I like to take my breaks once in a while you know, it's good to do that. You're fans have been waiting, and with Road Movie coming up, they're expecting you to give them something different all over again. Are you ready to face the expectations? It's as different as different can get. I shot Dev D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye, and Road Movie back to back. As different as Dev D is from Oye Lucky, same way Road Movie is different from Oye lucky as well as Dev D. So the effort is there. As people are expecting me to be different from my earlier films, I am sure they are not going to be disappointed because it is different for sure. When you watch the movie you'll understand what I mean. I am sure they are not going to be disappointed because it is different for sure How did this project come your way? I was in New York as my film Manorama Six Feet Under was playing at a festival there and I bumped into Dev Benegal. He said 'I saw your film and it was really good' and I thanked him when he said that he has something for me that he would like to speak to me about. And I knew Dev from Split Wide Open because I saw the film when it came out and I knew English August but I hadn't seen it. So this is why I was keen on working with him and he had a great script. I read it when I was shooting for Oye Lucky and said yes to it. Was there any personal reason you took this journey up? Well I like travelling and as the name suggests it is a Road Movie so it's on the road. I like the idea of being just out there in Rajasthan, away from civilisation. It's not shot necessarily in Jaisalmer or Jodhpur, though we did shoot a bit in Jodhpur but most of it was out in the dessert and that idea was intriguing, not only that but the plot of the film was nice. Dev was somebody I wanted to work with and he had a great team, so yea there are many reasons why I did this film. Tell us what's your character in the film like? He's from a small town, a city you can say, pretty urban, but not a metropolis like Mumbai or, like Delhi or anything. He's somebody who just wants to be out there, experience new adventures, and maybe have a different life. But he is not a rebellious sort of a guy, he is not someone who will stand up for what he really wants to do, and fight for it...No! Infact he is someone who is humble and towered down by the way he has been raised. That is what I really liked about the character. Without being rebellious, without being in your face, he finds an opportunity for an adventure and takes it up. The character was very different from me because I can be very vocal about what I want It's interesting how all the characters you've played have a shade of grey in it, they aren't just good guys and bad guys. I think none of us are good or bad right? People in general, nine on ten, are not all black or white. They all have shades of grey. In fact I would say all 10 are like that. That's what attracts me to the characters in the script that have that. It's more believable, when you see that in life everyday. So how different is this character from what you are in real life? Did you have to work on the feel of this character? Everything has to be worked on a little bit, to know the thought process behind it. You can do a workshop on it. Dev that way was easy to work with because he's very similar to the way I work. I also try and tend to use my present state of mind, you know, sometimes you are in a state of mind or frame of mind at the present moment and you can use that. I had to shoot two films back to back so I was really tired and saturated. Getting new ideas was getting more and more difficult so I actually used that to my advantage and Dev wanted that as well. Though the character was very different from me because I can be very vocal about what I want, like I stand up for what I believe and fight for it whereas this character wouldn't. So in many ways it's quite different from what I am. So what is your favourite part of the film? My favourite part of the film? Anything, a scene, or act that you hadn't done before? There are a few out there but I wouldn't put any favourites between a film. It's all part of the process, the journey, one thing leads to another, anyways even if I were to pick one I would give the story away... Hmm...I was hoping you would.. < Laughs/> nice try.... So any challenges that you faced on the set or was it an easy breezy ride? It wasn't easy....filming never is. Being in Rajasthan was the biggest and hardest thing by itself... How was it working with Tannishtha? Awesome! She is really cool. She is a good actor and she is very focussed. I on the other hand tend to play around a little bit you know. I always tried to tease her. I would see her getting into the character, into the mood five minutes before the shot and I would make faces and tease her, and ended up finding myself distracted. So it really was lovely working with her. Just an amazing actor I would say. Faisal is the kid in the film and he is going to be the find of the movie, he was so good, people are going to discover a new kid who is a great actor as well. Faisal is the kid in the film and he is going to be the find of the movie The film has quickly garnered social appreciation, how does it feel? It feels awesome. It's not one kind of audience that has accepted it but wherever it has played, it has a houseful show. Literally like, Berlin had five shows and all of them were houseful. I couldn't get tickets for my own friends. Yea! They said "You should've told us before we would have booked you more tickets but be happy that there are people buying your tickets' ...so it's really been well appreciated. People are like 'Wow! This is what people are making in India now? Is it the norm?' and we are like 'No it's not the norm but it can be if more people embrace it.' So it feels really good that. But well, Indian audience loves drama... what kind of reaction are you expecting? I hope they react well, like you asked me earlier if it's going to be different from my other films because people expect it to be, I was like 'okay! If that's what they are going to come in to watch they won't be disappointed' But on one level it's a very subtle film, in its humour, in its drama, in every way it's subtle. Something we are not used too, even in our food we are used to strong flavouring, that's our basic roots. We as a culture like to indulge. That's one thing I am hoping people appreciate, because it is a really good film. Our audiences want it over the top.... Yea! But there is a growing audience for subtlety, I wouldn't say there isn't. Umm...you know like Dev D was an easy sell because there was nothing subtle about it, it was more out there, it was more stylish. This film isn't relying on any of those things. It's a simple story and it's beautifully told, and I hope that goes down well with the audiences here. It has worked with the global audiences. What's after Road Movie? After Road, its Aisha... Leaning towards direction anytime... No! No...not at all...
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:36 am

Ranbir Kapoor chases President's Pepsi bottle in new commercial

Ranbir is the present face of Pepsi, which is perfect as Ranbir is the only guy in the industry who's known to make it big in such a short time. His easy smile, youthfulness, charming persona, and lively spirit is famous with the ladies and the men alike. He projects Pepsi belief with conviction. The freshness and audacious self belief that the brand stands for is exactly what Ranbir is popular for. Presently shooting for his next film Anjaana Anjaani in Los Angeles, Ranbir was also required to do the upcoming commercial of Pepsi that has new tag line Youngistaan ka Wow! Not wanting to waste time, the crew flew down to L.A. to shoot the TVC with the young actor in a mansion there. The TVC that would be coming out shortly highlights the Wow factor of the youth. The film revolves around Ranbir, who's playing a butler, chasing the Pepsi bottle that has been reserved for the President and how he uses his smartness to get it past the security... pretty audacious isn't it? Ranbir says ''For me Youngistaan ka Wow reflects what we see around us, the youth making things happen, achieving things their own way and on their own terms like 'Sid' in the movie Wake Up Sid.'' We think Ranbir couldn't have put it aptly.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:41 am

Cancellation of Akki-Ash's romantic song shoot further delays Action Replayy

Vipul Shah's schedules for Action Replayy seem to be going awry for no fault of anybody's. First it was his principal actors' choc-a-block schedules that delayed the film. Now when the film had just two more songs to be filmed, Vipul is again left high and dry. And it's not his to question why. Because this time it's the weather gods who are to blame. The song was to be shot in Manali. "And who would have thought there would be snow in Manali in February? It has never happened before!" marvels Vipul. "We had planned the whole song schedule for a time when we were sure there would be no inclement weather. When we got to know there was heavy snowfall we were stunned. There was no way we could shoot," says Vipul who now needs to find alternative dates for the Manali song. Easier said than done, considering how busy Aishwarya and Akshay are. Rather than delay the release of the film further Vipul may drop the song completely. "We shot one 1970s-style romantic number a solo with Shreya Ghoshal. Now we wanted to shoot a song about a couple romancing in winter like Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz in the song 'Karvaten Badalte Rahen' in Aap Ki Kasam in Manali." Pritam Chakraborty's brief was to create a raga-based melody, a la the 1970s. Some portions of the track were even recorded with a live orchestra as the composers of the 1970s used to do. But will this labour of melodious love ever get shot now?
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:58 am

Sharman Joshi and Adah Sharma to endorse Nokia's X range

Just yesterday, we had reported about Sharman Joshi being signed up as the Brand Ambassador of Airtel. Today, the man is richer (literally) by yet another endorsement in his kitty. This time round, it's the telecom major Nokia, who have signed up Sharman and Adah Sharma as their latest brand ambassadors for their latest X series range, for a period of one year. Sources close to Bollywood Hungama say, "Post the success of 3 Idiots; Sharman is definitely in a roll. Sharman bought time from Nokia officials before finally saying yes to the deal. Sharman and Adah have even shot for an ad for the same at Filmistan. The ad has Sharman and Adah as a young couple who are out to shop dresses for Adah. For every dress that Adah tries, Sharman plays a new song on the cell, as a sign of approval, which irritates Adah. And towards the end, while Adah walks out in anger, Sharman again plays a track to pacify her." The source also adds that the ads will be out really soon while the said range of phones is expected to hit the market in a month's time from now. The overall concept of the ad is that, "There is a song on your X-Phone for every occasion." Repeated attempts to establish contacts with both Sharman as well as Adah proved futile.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am