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Robert De Niro to play football coach in nextThe 66-year-old actor has taken on real-life boxer Jake LaMotta in the past and will now play Lombardi who coached the Greenbay Packers to five NFL championships. Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 6:10 am MJ was a womaniser, say former bodyguards
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 6:09 am No showbiz for my daughters: Brooke Shields
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:42 am Bigelow's Oscar will change Hollywood, slowlyThe Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow wrapped her fingers around that little golden man called Oscar and cracked one of Hollywood's glass ceilings, but truly shattering it may take more time.Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:38 am Cameron Diaz praises former lover Justin Timberlake
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:38 am Deepika lights up Ambegaon village
It seems like the whole of Bollywood has taken to Charity and Philanthropy, and not far behind in this race is Deepika Padukone. She has recently adopted a village in Maharashtra by the name of Ambegaon that needed a do-gooder desperately.
Her adoption of the village was part of the Greenathon campaign and since Ambegaon village was facing major electricity crisis, Miss Padukone decided to do the needful. She decided to sponsor them. Picking this village over others wasn't a spur of the moment decision for her. She did a lot of reading and research before she gave the village a helping hand. Going the whole way, Deepika plans to visit the village in the near future again to see the progress. That's being a responsible citizen. What say?Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:30 am My voice suits every hero: Kailash Kher
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:19 am Live Chat: Vijay Lalwani on March 12 at 1600 hrs IST
In the last few years, many ad filmmakers such as Pradeep Sarkar, R.Balki, Rensil D'Silva, etc. have made an entry into Bollywood as directors. The latest person from the ad fraternity to join the film fraternity is none other than Vijay Lalwani, director of the recently released romantic thriller Karthik Calling Karthik (KCK).
The Farhan- Deepika starrer has been garnering rave reviews and Vijay's directorial skills have fetched him a lot of praise. Now that the film is released since two weeks, we at Bollywood Hungama give you a chance to ask Vijay Lalwani all that you want about KCK, his future projects and much more through an exclusive Live Video Chat on Friday, March 12, at 1600 hrs IST. Don't miss!!!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:13 am Victoria miffs Gerard Butler at Oscar after party
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 5:07 am Soon, Inglourious Basterds prequelHollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed plans to bring out a prequel to his recent hit Inglourious Basterds. The 46-year-old is also weaving plans for another movie related to...Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 4:49 am Indian music inspires top European jazz artistEnrico Rava, one of the most sought after jazz musicians in Europe, is inspired by Indian music that "creeps" sub-consciously into his compositions.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 4:21 am "Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is an ideal date flick" - Milap Zaveri
Writer Milap Zaveri has written either script or dialogues of films as diverse as Masti, Kaante, Jhankaar Beats, Naksha, Heyy Babyy, Musafir and also Housefull amongst a dozen odd films. However, when it came to making his debut as a director with Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, he decided to opt for a love story with dollops of humour and emotional moments embellished into it.
"That was the idea", reveals the young man, "I am a romantic at heart but I am a fun loving guy as well. I needed a certain freshness to be brought on screen for my very first film and what better way than to start with a romantic comedy. The idea of a girl from Venus coming to Earth in search of love was so enticing that I knew I had to do it. Once I put my head down into the giving a concrete shape to the script, there were so many moments, whether funny or emotional, which came in that it was difficult to pick and choose between them."
Describing Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai as a film which is aimed at children and youngsters, Milap adds, "When I recall my school or college days, I remember that despite all the action flicks and family dramas around me, the ones that I enjoyed most during my dates or outings with friends were romantic comedies. Of course in 80s there weren't many such films being made but then as and when something good came, I lapped on to it."
The scenario has indeed changed today when romantic comedies are considered to be a safe bet with at least one film belonging to this genre hitting the screens month after month
Talking about the lead actors of JKSAH, Riteish Deshmukh and Jacqueline Fernandez, Milap says, "I am so glad that I found them both for my very first film. Riteish is a dear friend and we have been together since the days of Masti where I was the writer. There was some casting flip-flip around the leading lady of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai but once I met Jackie, I knew she was the one. She had to be a part of my film. One can't find such a beautiful and loveable alien anywhere. She is out of this world. Well, literally!"
Tagging the film as an ideal date flick, Milap admits that he is quite positive about the box office performance of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. "First and foremost it is the first of its kind love story between a boy from Earth (Riteish) and a girl from Venus (Jacqueline). Then, there is loads of comedy, music and romance! Also 9th April is lucky for Riteish and me as our first huge hit Masti had released on 9th April in 2004."
But isn't he bothered about competition from IPL? After all the T20 tournament would be heating up in a big way around the release of the film. "The important thing is to make an entertaining film. Years ago, Biwi No. 1 came during the World Cup and it was a super hit. Similarly Jannat too was a super hit during the first IPL. I always feel that a good film can do well during any tournament, be it IPL or anything else", he adds in a confident tone.
Also starring Ruslaan Mumtaz, Sonal Sehgal and Vishal Malhotra in principal roles, Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai boasts of a plethora of guest appearance from Farah Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sajid Khan, Amrita Rao, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and Vidya Balan. With music by Sajid Wajid and lyrics by Sameer, Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is presented by Warner Bros and is a co-production of Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Mar 2010 | 3:26 am Exams, IPL bowl out Bollywood in MarchMarch is usually a dry month for Bollywood thanks to the Class 10 and 12 board exams and so the industry has little to offer in terms of big budget outings.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 3:16 am Shraddha Sharma dumps boyfriend Raja - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:56 am Rajeev Khandelwal to enter wedlock soon - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:39 am Mandira Bedi does a double in IPL 3Mandira Bedi, the glamorous face of Indian cricket is all set to do a unique double. Mandira would present the matches live to the UK viewers and also be seen on MAX in a different capacity, the official channel for IPLSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:29 am Ranbir-Katrina shoot extra scenes for Raajneeti
When Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif met for a shoot on Monday, it was just like old times when they shot for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti last year.
The twosome was fiercely competitive when they shot for the two films. So it was when they shot again together on Monday.
The competitive spirit has taken over Raajneeti in a big way. Both Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif see the film as a passport to the National Awards. With stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, Manoj Bajpai, Nana Patekar and Ajay Devgn in the cast, the young stars of the show have decided to pull out all stops to ensure their performances are noticed at the right places.
All efforts are now on by Ranbir and Katrina to ensure optimum audience participation in Raajneeti. A music video, only a part of which will be included in the film and the rest used for promotion, is to be shot.
Says the director Prakash Jha, "We certainly don't want to pitch Raajneeti as a dry political drama .Ranbir and Katrina are big commercial stars. We want their fans to see our film as an entertainer. At an edited length of about 3 hours' playing-time, we want viewers to be glued to the edge of their seats. I wouldn't call it a multi- star cast film .I'd call it a multi-actor film."
With the Ranbir-Katrina jodi being hotter-than-July, a certain amount of spicing up is certainly the order of the day. And the hit jodi is more than willing to shoot extra days to ensure the product gets them maximum attention.
On Monday, Ranbir and Katrina did some additional shooting for Raajneeti at Mona Shourie's Future Studios long after their dates for Raajneeti had dried up.
Ranbir Kapoor just back from Las Vegas rushed to the shooting. close-ups and continuity shots were shot with the two. A sizzling music video featuring Ranbir, Katrina and Arjun Rampal is also on the cards.
So who says politicians can't dance? Says Prakash, "We did some patchwork shooting on Monday, close-ups, etc. Yes. It's for the betterment of the end-product. We all want Raajneeti to be a big success. Katrina and Ranbir have surrendered themselves completely to the project and will do whatever is required."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:27 am Nanjangud Nanjunda in dubbing stageRavi Shankar-Hamsini starrer Kannada film Nanjangud Nanjunda has recently completed the shooting. Presently, the dubbing works are going on for it. Director Srinivas Prasad has shot the maximum portion of the film in Nanjangud near Mysore and songs have been shotSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am Distinguished themes mark the fifth day of Lakme India Fashion Week - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:25 am Young India slated for release on April 9Dr.Dasari Narayana Rao’s 149th film, Young India had completed its shooting recently. A total of 81 new faces are being introduced to the Telugu film industry in this movie. The film, presented by Smt Dasari Padma and produced by Ramakrishna PrasadSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:25 am Rajeev Khandelwal to enter wedlock soonRajeev Khandelwal will soon enter wedlock with his girlfriend and lover Manjiri Kamtikar in December 2010. The engagement will take place in May. Both the families have agreed to their relation. Last year it was reported that Rajeev Khandelwal was inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:22 am Lindsay files $100m lawsuit over a baby adNew York (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has dragged financial company E-Trade to court in a 100 million dollar suit claiming that a boyfriend-stealing, “milkaholic” baby - also named Lindsay - in its latest advert is modelled after her. The Mean Girls starSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am Kalachakram - a suspense thrillerThe first copy of Kalachakram with Navneet Kaur in key role, directed by Vikram and produced by S Govind and S Anil on the banner of Amma Bhavani Creations is ready. The producers are making efforts to release the film duringSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:07 am Exams, IPL bowl out Bollywood in MarchMarch is usually a dry month for Bollywood thanks to the Class 10 and 12 board exams and so the industry has little to offer in terms of big budget outings. Adding fuel to fire will be Indian Premier League.Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:03 am Ra.1 is for my kids – Shahrukh KhanYou may wonder why Shahrukh Khan is doing a superhero film at this age but the superstar has a reason. He has done lots of films in the past for his fans, but this time around, he is doing for hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:02 am Deepika adopts a village as part of Greenathon campaignIt seems like the whole of Bollywood has taken to Charity and Philanthropy, and not far behind in this race is Deepika Padukone. She has recently adopted a village in Maharashtra by the name of Ambegaon that needed a do-gooder desperately.HerSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:59 am No Buyers for Bundchen's penthouseLondon (ANI): Gisele Bundchen and her husband Tom Brady have chucked the plan to sell their Boston, Massachusetts home after they reportedly failed to attract a buyer. The couple placed the penthouse on the market in October (09) for 7.3 millionSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:56 am Diaz excited to work with ex-boyfriend TimberlakeLondon (ANI): Cameron Diaz is "thrilled" to be starring alongside ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake in new movie, because she enjoys the singer’s on-set antics. In Bad Teacher, the Charlie's Angels actress stars as a junior high school teacher who sets out toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:54 am Being an international actor gives me a high: Irrfan KhanIrrfan Khan, popular for his serious and comic roles in Bollywood, is increasingly making inroads into the western world with projects like "A Mighty Heart", "Slumdog Millionaire" and even an American TV show.Source: Entertainment News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:50 am Brand Abhishek Bachchan - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:40 am Dozen Indian Idol aspirants injured - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:30 am Hema Malini theft case has Nepal connection, Rs 11 lakhs found!! - stardustco.in
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:26 am Rahul fine with wife's bikini shoots - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Mar 2010 | 11:42 pm Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor get rapping with Akon - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Mar 2010 | 11:26 pm Swami Nityananda's sleaze tapes go to court - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Mar 2010 | 9:26 pm Big 92.7 Fm and DNA Infoline Tie upBig FM have a tie up with DNA Infoline - 6222 22 22 India's No.1 Talking Yellow Pages.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 9:12 pm Watch Tron Legacy Trailer Online, see video of Tron LegacyDo not miss the Tron Legacy trailer. Watch the new trailer of Tron Legacy. The Tron Legacy trailer is available online.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:46 pm I'm a big fan of Shah Rukh: AkonInternational R&B singer Akon, who is here to record songs for Shah Rukh Khan's film "Ra.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:01 pm 'Avatar' producer lauds Reliance MediaWorks for its OscarJon Landau, co-producer of 3-D sci-fi epic "Avatar" that won three Oscars including one for visual effects, has praised Lowry Digital, a subsidiary of Reliance MediaWorks Ltd, for enhancing live-action scenes in the film for the golden gong.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 2:51 pm Lindsay Lohan filed a lawsuit of $100 against E-TradeHollywood diva Lindsay Lohan filed a lawsuit against financial company E-Trade for $100 million for a commercial that showed a joke about a 'milkaholic' named 'Lindsay.'Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 1:53 pm Bobby darling co-hosts Pak tv show
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 1:44 pm Superhero film Ra.One for my kids: Shah Rukh
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 1:26 pm T-Series inks 5 Film Music deal with Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd.
If there is something that can actually give an inferiority complex to the best adhesive in the world, then, it has to be the 'bond' between T-Series and Music. Testimonies to this fact stand in the form of some of the recent all-time musical hits, from the stable of T-Series and which has found its place in every heart.
Continuing the tradition of 'an eye for superhit music', T-Series has gone ahead and acquired the music rights of five films of Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. These are Khatta Meetha (directed by Priyadarshan, starring Akshay Kumar and Trisha Krishnan), Golmaal 3 (directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Ajay Devgn, Kunal Khemu, Shreyas Talpade and Kareena Kapoor), Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan (starring Akshay Kumar, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif), Neeraj Vora's Run Bhola Run (starring Govinda, Tusshar Kapoor) and an untitled film starring Saif Ali Khan and is being directed by Kunal Kohli.
With this mega deal, T-Series once again proves that when it comes to supremacy in music, they are simply second to none!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 12:38 pm Victoria Beckham dying to dress Michelle Obama
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 12:02 pm Biggie Smalls anniversary - Biggie smalls quote, lyricsBiggie smalls or Notorious B.I.G is credited with bringing in a gangsta era image, or the Mafioso to Hip Hop. Growing up at the peak of the crack epidemic and drug scene of the 1980s, he took to dealing drugs at a young age.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 11:58 am Sandra Bullock best actress, best dressed at Oscars 2010 - see acceptance speechSandra Bullock was announced as the best actress at the Oscars 2010. She was also the best dressed at the Oscars 2010. She won the Oscars for her superb performance in the movie, The Blind Side.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 11:50 am Lawrence Bender starts the countdown to FICCI Frames 2010
India's largest entertainment convention the FICCI Frames is back with a bang!
The biggest of the names from Bollywood, Hollywood and the Indian corporate sector will mull over the future of the film industry at Hotel Renaissance, Mumbai from 16-18th March 2010. Adding glitz to the annual event will be a power packed line of international speakers, renowned Hollywood producer Lawrence Bender, Hollywood scriptwriter Steven De Souza, The French Film Commissions' Franck Priot and Bollywood stalwarts like Karan Johar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Bose, Anurag Kashyap and others.
FICCI Frames' Digital Media partner Hungama Digital Media Entertainment and Lawrence Bender will also hold a special screening of Bender's latest film, Countdown to Zero. Bender's films have, over the past 20 years, been nominated for 29 Academy Awards (including three for Best Picture) and have won five. His recent films include Inglorious Basterds and An Inconvenient Truth. Bender's latest Countdown to Zero traces the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs.
With its newfound global recognition, the Indian films industry is a front runner in international business interest. Says renowned Bollywood screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey, who will also be speaking at Frames this year, "Like any other cultural export i.e. literature, heritage, even our films can be the ambassadors of our country. The power of Indian cinema is more than any other power in this country."
Citing the example of Slumdog Millionaire, Pandey adds, "Though Slumdog Millionaire was not completely an Indian film, it exposed India to the whole world. We have all the capabilities including the right talent, stories and expertise which can take the industry to the top. All that we need is the right sensibility and a global perspective of film making."
Instituted by FICCI and organized with the aim of positioning the Indian entertainment industry, the annually held FICCI Frames is amongst the premier in the business conventions in the country.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 10:03 am Hillary Swank raises eyebrows with revealing dress
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 9:13 am 19 arrested for trespassing at Oscars ceremony
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 8:50 am Akon sings 'Smack That' at Shah Rukh's behestInternational R&B singer Akon sang his popular number "Smack That" at a party here hosted by Shah Rukh Khan as it was the Bollywood superstar's favourite song.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 8:26 am Simon, Garfunkel reunite for tourLegendary folk rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are reuniting for a concert tour in North America. The pair, who initially split in 1970, will give shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin and...Source: | 9 Mar 2010 | 8:13 am The Cove Oscar irks Japanese townThe mayor of Taiji, the Japanese town which conducts an annual dolphin hunt, on Monday protested against the Academy Award given to The Cove, a documentary film about the grisly slaughter of the mammals.Source: | 9 Mar 2010 | 8:08 am 19 arrested for trespassing at OscarsNineteen were arrested on suspicion of trespassing at the Kodak Theatre during the Academy Awards ceremony. Nine of them are students, who used fake MTV credentials to gain access to the red carpet.Source: | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:19 am X-Shades ropes in Sunil Shetty and Bruna Abdullah
Readers may recollect that Bollywood Hungama had reported that 'X-Shades', the leading name in eyewear, after having roped in Sanjay Dutt, has now roped in the Sunil 'Macho Man' Shetty as well as the hottie Bruna Abdullah as their brand ambassadors.
Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about this association, Sujit Jain, Director Shades Lifestyle Ltd. said, "We thought that along with design and quality, we needed to create an aspirational value for the brand. What could be better than joining hands with style icons like Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty."
One wonders if any Bollywood director plans to cast the three actors together in a film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:19 am Look here, Salman!The director of Thanks Maa is keen that actor Salman Khan see his film, but the actor doesn’t seem to have the time.Source: | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:12 am Priyadarshan signs three film deal with Percept Picture Company
Priyadarshan is one director who has the highest success rate in Bollywood currently. He has tried his hands in almost all genres of films and come out as a winner.
It is this same man, who has now signed a three-film deal with Percept Picture Company (PPC). As a part of the deal, the prolific filmmaker will be now directing 3 films namely AIDS, Grrr (horror movie) and a sequel to the laugh riot Malamaal Weekly, story and screenplay of which are ready for the film, while the production schedule is to be finalized soon. As far as Grrr is concerned, insiders say that it's an out and out action packed thriller about a beastly ghost in the jungle. It pounces on its prey from the darkness... a blur of orange and black. No one has seen it and whoever did... has never came back to tell the tale.
All in all, it simply means its jingle all the way for both, the viewers as well as Priyadarshan himself!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:04 am Akshay risks it allPushing yourself beyond imaginable limits may well be the norm when it comes to doing stunts in Bollywood movies.Source: | 9 Mar 2010 | 6:55 am Eros plans $300 million spend in 3 yearsABU DHABI (Reuters) - Indian movie distributor Eros International Plc plans to invest $300 million over three years to tap growing demand for Bollywood films at home and overseas, its executive chairman said on Tuesday.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 9 Mar 2010 | 6:03 am Budget plays havoc with Rajeev Khandelwal starrer Joker
After Sanjay Gadhvi's proposed Parisian romance 7 Days & 7 Nights In Paris which apparently has now been relocated to Punjab, we now have the Rajeev Khandelwal starrer Joker being relocated from New Zealand to Ooty at the eleventh hour.
The emotional father-son story directed by Kumar Gaurav's cousin Vikram Tuli, featuring Rajeev with the 5-year old Shrey Bawa was supposed to be shot from the end of January to the middle of February in New Zealand. But the film's main drama has now been shot in Ooty.
Rajeev feels the shift of location makes no difference to the essential emotions of the film. He has never felt more challenged as an actor.
Quips Rajeev, "That's because I've never had a more challenging co-star. Shrey Bawa who plays my son is just 5. But he's a veteran compared with me. He has done innumerable ads. And he played Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol's son in Dostana. He gives me the shivers. I just can't keep up with him."
Apparently, the Bawa boy is so brilliant he makes Rajeev fumble with his lines. In the dramatic scenes, Rajeev often has to ask for retakes. Bawa gets its right the first time.
Says Rajeev, "This is a very emotional father-son story. Many times I get too choked to say my dialogues. But Shrey never slips up. He's the best actor I've worked with."
Where does that leave Prachi Desai who plays Rajeev's love interest in Joker?
Rajeev is mighty excited by the new jodi. "Prachi and I go back a long way. We were both part of Ekta Kapoor's Balaji soaps. Now when I see us together in this film I wonder why no one thought of casting us together before."
Rajeev has also signed a film to be produced by Nariman Irani's production house who had done the original Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Don. Entitled Taiynaat the Khandelwal starrer will be directed by debutant Ehsan Hyder.
This would be the fourth film of Rajeev's career and all four with debutant directors. "And there's a fifth debutant director Vibhu Puri coming up in Chenab Gandhi," Rajeev says happily.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 5:35 am Oscars, ‘other’ considerationsAvatar did not get the trophies for either direction or Best Picture as there was something cold and stiff about the film with all these aliens crisscrossing a faraway planet, writes Gautaman Bhaskaran.Source: | 9 Mar 2010 | 5:07 am Aarya Babbar moves from playing convict to copAfter playing a convict in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Jail", Bollywood actor Aarya Babbar is now excited about being a cop in Farah Khan's light-hearted film "Tees Maar Khan".Source: Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:58 am On the sets of 'The Japanese Wife'RAIMA SEN was a scared little soul on the sets of 'The Japanese Wife' when they started shooting because she was afraid of the director of the movie, the much acclaimed film-maker Aparna Sen.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am Live Chat: Vikram Bhatt on March 10 at 1500 Hrs IST
Remember the horror flick that made you jump off your seat. The one where every time something invisible used to shock Bipasha Basu, you would feel eerie too. Yes! We are talking about Raaz. The one that was directed by none other than Vikram Bhatt. After his film1920, he is now yet again ready to release the spooks with Shaapit. This time again like 1920, the film will have newcomers, namely, Udit Narayan's son Aditya Narayan and Shweta Agarwal.
Has Vikarm taken a penchant for spine chillers, here is your chance to put your curiosity to rest as we bring this director with a will to stand apart right here at Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Video chat. So get your questions ready and login on Wednesday, March 10, at 1500 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:30 am Big FM'S laughter avatarBig FM is targeting an increase in the humour quotient of the breakfast show. Raju Srivastav's inclusion is a welcome strategy to win over listeners. Accompanying him on '92.7 FM ki laughter local' will be Vrajesh HirjeeSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:17 am Nandita Das in Kolkata to shoot for Onir's film Afia
After winning multiple Filmfare awards for her directorial debut, it was a grand homecoming of sorts of Nandita Das in Kolkata which is not really her hometown. Nandita is an Oriya by parentage. But because of the number of films she has done in Bengali she's often mistaken for a Bengali.
So it was when she landed in Kolkata last Sunday. Armed ecstatically as she was with her 4 Filmfare awards for Firaaq, the city greeted her with open-armed ovation.
"The last film I shot in Kolkata was Paddakhep (Footsteps) with Soumitra Chatterjee," she says from the sets of Onir's Afia. "We're now shooting all over the city."
Nandita is naturally overjoyed with the Filmfare awards for Firaaq. "To be honest I was surprised to find Firaaq's nomination in so many categories. It shows that even the popular space is acknowledging a film like Firaaq that tends to be slotted as a niche film. But getting 4 awards for costume, sound, editing and finally the Critic's Choice Award for the best film of the year! It sure was a surprise."
This was the first time Filmfare award function that Nandita attended. And she's impressed. "I had gone expecting nothing, had come to see the much talked- about spectacle, which is sure was."
Nandita feels Firaaq which was clumsily released would now get a new lease of life. "These awards are a big help to a film that was so badly released and so many people just didn't get to see it. They create a curiosity in people's mind. I met so many people from the fraternity who said the first DVD they were going to get is that of Firaaq!"
The impact of Firaaq has stunned Nandita. "What matters to me is that people see the film as a story I keenly wanted to tell and wanted it to reach the audiences. Thankfully a film's shelf life is much longer than a release. All those who have seen it, friends and strangers have championed the film and I am so grateful for that. I am really thankful to Filmfare and the critics who are known to be difficult to please, for helping spread Firaaq."
Nandita is now looking at directing another film. "Having won about 10 awards each internationally and in India, and getting an overwhelming reaction from those who have seen it, it is time I start my next project. I have begun thinking of a story, although the journey of bringing it to life is long."
In the meanwhile, there's Onir's Afia where she plays a wife desperate to be a mother. Nandita has done her own research on sperm banks before plunging into the part.
"I did a bit of homework on the net and had a long chat with Onir who has done extensive research on the net...But it's more about the space to make your own choice. And that's a universal desire!"Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Mar 2010 | 3:11 am I'm the Shah Rukh of Telugu films: SiddharthSouthern star Siddharth, who plans to turn producer next year, says he is the "Shah Rukh Khan" of the Telugu film industry and that romance will always be his forte even though he is popular for his intense roles in Hindi movies like "Rang De Basanti".Source: Entertainment News | 9 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am
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