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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:49 am Rana Daggubati wants to remake Telugu film Leader in Hindi
Rana Daggubati who makes his Hindi debut in Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum wants to bring his Telugu political blockbuster Leader to Mumbai with subtitles.
Says Rana, "The political message of the film is definitely not restricted to Andhra Pradesh. I'd like to remake the film into Tamil and then maybe Hindi. After I do Rohan Sippy's film in Hindi, I'd like to do Leader in Hindi."
Explains Rana, "We've tried to show the difference between a politician and a leader. We need responsible leaders. I play an honest leader, a Chief Minister. We've heard so many CMs being sworn in. We didn't know what their oath means. From the time we were children we read about Sardar Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Mahatma Gandhi. Today my 5-year old nephew is studying about the same national leaders. Where are the political heroes of and for the new generation?" Says Rana Daggubati, "My role is actually an amalgamation of a whole lot of younger politicians from Rahul Gandhi to Barak Obama. For months my laptop would be open showing profiles of international politicians. Locally my reference points were Rahul Gandhi, Milind Deora and Sachin Pilot. Today's youth - and I mean people from the age of 19 to 25 - is fully knowledge of present-day politics. They're becoming more and more politically savvy. It's a beautiful direction in which we're heading. I thought the youngsters my age would enjoy the love story. But they connect more with the politics in Leader."
Apparently, a song 'Maa Telugu Talli' in Leader had to be changed because of the current political disturbances in Andhra Pradesh.
Rana plays it safe by saying, "There were some rumours about removing the song. We did alter it during the shooting because we understand the sensitivity of the issue."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:44 am Salman Khan in Mumbai Sessions Court
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:40 am UNAIDS appoints Preity its goodwill ambassador in IndiaBollywood actor Preity Zinta was today appointed the goodwill ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS) in India, officials said.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:05 am Narayana Murthy's wife to act in movie for the first time
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:03 am Uma Thurman's comedy earns £9 at BO!Thurman's comedy caper Motherhood has nose-dived on the UK box office. The film's total takings for last Sunday were merely 9 pounds. It means only one person paid to watch it on that day.Source: | 11 Mar 2010 | 5:47 am Matt Damon eager to turn directorThe actor, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role as South African rugby player in Invictus is keen to don the director's hat and has even decided the story for his film.Source: | 11 Mar 2010 | 5:36 am Hollywood is a boy’s world: Mira Nair“The sun is shining after a week of snow,” are Mira Nair’s first words as she answers my call in the US and gets chatting about Amelia that releases in India this FridaySource: | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:20 am Vir Das turns musicianThe stand-up comic and actor has launched a three-piece band called Alien Chutney.Source: | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:10 am Rajeev Khandelwal to get engaged to girlfriend Manjiri Kamtikar
Given a choice Rajeev Khandelwal was happy being attached to his girlfriend Manjiri Kamtikar because he knew marriage or not, he was in love with her for keeps and he didn't need any formal announcement to prove it.
But the engagement to be held in May is being done to comply with the lady's parent's wishes...
Says Rajeev, "Manjiri and her parents come from a world far removed from cinema and the entertainment industry. They don't understand the workings of Bollywood and their knowledge of what goes on here is based on what they read and see on television. You can't blame them for thinking actors are not to be trusted."
Manjiri's parents were anxious that he make the association formal. Gallantly, Rajeev volunteered an engagement ceremony.
Says Rajeev, "But I don't know how it got out. I haven't discussed it with anyone. Manjiri's parents or my parents in all their innocence must have shared the information with some people."
Rajeev enjoys the distance that his girlfriend provides from the goings-on in the industry. "She works in an ad agency and is far removed from show world. She keeps me grounded. I'm looking forward to spending my life with her."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:07 am Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai helped Jacqueline bag cameo in Housefull
Her debut film Aladin may not have worked at the B.O. but that hasn't deterred Jacqueline Fernandez one bit. In fact, the gorgeous actress, who will be seen next in Milap Zaveri's directorial debut Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (JKSAH), has caught the attention of many-a-top filmmakers one of them being Sajid Khan.
The story goes that Sajid was so impressed with Jacqueline in JKSAH that he decided on casting her in a special appearance in his film Housefull. Says director Milap Zaveri, "Everyone knows that Jackie has done a special appearance in a song in Housefull but no one knows how she bagged that. It so happened that Sajid Nadiadwala and Sajid Khan were looking for an actress to do a guest appearance in the 'Apni Toh Jaise Taise' track when they saw JKSAH. They both loved the film and especially Jackie's performance and decided on casting her in that song."
Sajid Khan also is happy that he cast Jacqueline for the cameo in the song. "Jackie fit the bill perfectly. I really liked her work in JKSAH and thought she looked really hot in some sequences. So we (producer Sajid Nadiadwala and I) immediately zeroed in on her for a small part in the 'Apni Toh Jaise Taise' track."
Looks like JKSAH has already begun doing wonders for Jacqueline's career even before its release.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:06 am No class or language for music at fashion weeksThree composers tell us how it was making ramp music for the Lakme India Fashion Week.Source: | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:04 am When reality bites on reality shows
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:59 am Narayana Murthy's wife to act in movieThe Chairperson of Infosys Foundation has agreed to take up a role in Prarthane. Sudha, who has acted in a television serial before, says she is excited about her role but isn't nervous at all.Source: | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:57 am Eesha Koppikhar wants the intimate scenesEesha Koppikhar is also upset at reports that she is not promoting her film, Right Ya Wrong. On the contrary, she insists, she has just returned from publicising the thriller in Delhi, Lucknow and Aurangabad.Source: | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:46 am Entertainment channels ready to dodge IPL bouncer
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:22 am Nicolas sued for breaking Rolls Royce classics leaseWashington (ANI): Nicolas Cage has been sued for breaking the lease on two Rolls Royce classics. The actor had signed a 60-month lease agreement for a 1964 Rolls Royce SCIII in 2007. It required him to pay 7,663.02 dollars monthly forSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:58 am Laila Rouass to make film on life of terroristLondon (ANI): Footballers' Wives star Laila Rouass is set to make a film on the life of terrorist Leila Khaled, often dubbed the "poster girl of Palestinian terrorism". Rouass, 38, is quite intrigued by the story of Khaled, who hit theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:57 am Australia, New Zealand salute Rani Mukerji! - Rediff
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:51 am ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to get 3D treatment?London (ANI): Popular Frank Baum's story, The Wizard of Oz, may soon be made into a 3D film. Bosses at Warner Bros are apparently looking at two different projects. The team behind the Twilight franchise apparently has adapted the story toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:46 am When reality bites on reality showsThousands with stardust in their eyes stand in snaking queues for auditions - to sing, dance or do comic acts.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:42 am Jay-Z walks out of Racetrack Casino ProjectLondon (ANI): Rapper Jay-Z is said to have scrapped plans to invest in a racetrack casino project in New York after state officials allegedly ordered all backers to hand over detailed records of their finances. Jay-Z, 40, owns a share inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:41 am Madonna woos Vera Farmiga for her next movieLondon (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna is said to have wooed actress Vera Farmiga into signing up for her next movie with an intimate chat over a 'cup of tea'. Madonna, 51, who made her directorial debut with 2008’s Filth andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am Christie Brinkley selling off wedding dressLondon (ANI): Former supermodel Christie Brinkley has made up her mind to sell the dress she donned when she walked down the aisle with ex-hubby Peter Cook. Brinkley and Cook split in 2008 over claims that the businessman was a pornSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:19 am Charlie Sheen to return to small screenLondon (ANI): Charlie Sheen is planning to make a small screen comeback. According to Sheen’s rep, the actor will return to the set of Two and a Half Men next week, reports the BBC. Sheen, 44, entered rehab on February 23Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:18 am Sajid Khan to use HD for his next filmHousefull director Sajid Khan has found a unique way of saving the environment - his next film will be shot with high-end digital video cameras using the high-definition (HD) format.Talking about it, Sajid Khan says, "In Hollywood, everyone uses HD theseSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:15 am Mittal Vs Mittal- PreviewGirls have dreams - dreams of a fairytale romance, of prince charming sweeping them off their feet, a dream wedding and living happily ever-after. Mitali, a successful model, also had dreams... Then one day she met Karan, the Mittal scion, theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:10 am Shaleen-Daljit opts Australia for honeymoonShaleen Bhanot and Daljit Kaur tied the knot last December, on the 9th of the month. And, immediately afterwards, Shaleen's show was on air. The marriage may have proved lucky for the couple, but they have not yet managed to takeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:05 am Voyeurism is reality of society: Director Dibakar BanerjeeA Bengali by birth but a Delhi boy at heart, director Dibakar Banerjee claims voyeurism is what society finds itself trapped in.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 1:57 am Nithyananda dismisses all allegations - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 1:56 am Entertainment channels ready to dodge IPL bouncerBollywood may have taken a backseat but Hindi entertainment channels are undeterred by the Indian Premier League (IPL) craze that will hit the small screen from Friday.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 1:48 am Bollywood in dire straits: Exams, IPL play havoc - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:58 am Stories of real heroes inspire me: Aamir KhanBollywood star Aamir Khan, whose recent release "3 Idiots" took a critical look at India's education system, says that he gets inspired by stories of real-life heroes who go beyond their limitations to bring change in one's life and in society.Source: Entertainment News | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:40 am Sixth annual Asian Women's film festival concludesThe 6th annual Asian Women's Film Festival was held in New Delhi on 7-8 March 2010. The Festival screened films made in the last two years, reflecting contemporary concerns and fresh energies. The Festival organizing body also conducted seminars.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:40 am Rahul Mahajan's celebrity status: A reviewNDTV Imagine is the only winner of the Rahul Mahajan saga. This media made celebrity may have fooled the public with his assumption of innocence but people haven't entirely forgotten his past and his behaviour on Big Boss.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:37 pm Dimpy Ganguly, Rahul Mahajan: Hot pics in Hello MemsahebRahul Mahajan's new bride Dimpy Ganguly is also known as a model. Dimpy is a very bold girl. She has done some photo shoots in a bikini for the modeling company Gladrags.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:31 pm Abhishek urges to switch off lights - Times of India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:42 pm Corey Haim death - friends, fans, celebrities remembers Corey HaimAfter the actor Corey Haim's death news came out this morning, celebrities started their condolences to Corey Haim. Corey Feldman, Corey Haim's longtime friend expressed grief at the loss of his 'best friend.'Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:17 pm HUL, ITC ramp up fashion properties - Financial Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:56 am Twilight Eclipse teaser trailer, Twilight saga trailer, watch videoThe Twilight Eclipse teaser trailer was released today morning, providing a glimpse at the upcoming Twilight Saga: Eclipse film. The 10 second teaser trailer featured the three main stars - Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:59 am Rahman’s on a rollOscar winning music maestro AR Rahman has reportedly teamed up with Amy Tinkham, known for creating live musical concerts for singers Britney Spears and Mariah Carey, for a tour to salute Bollywood and Indian music.Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:07 am Corey Haim, the Lost Boys actor found dead, latest newsActor Corey Haim, 38, is dead after an accidental drug overdose. Corey Haim, who fame in the 1980s when he co-starred in a number of films, including 'The Lost Boys' with Corey FeldmanSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:55 am Abhishek Bachchan signed as brand ambassador of World Earth Hour
Abhishek Bachchan is known to be very closely associated with social causes. The actor has just been appointed as the brand ambassador of WWF's World Earth Hour scheduled to take place on March 27 2010 between 8:30-9:30 p.m.
World Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for an hour as a stand against climate change. The campaign has now gone global and last year alone more than 5 million people in 4000 cities across 88 countries switched off their lights to pledge their support towards this noble cause. The concept behind this campaign is to reduce the use of electricity thereby saving the planet from warming up.
Junior Bachchan was present at a press conference in the capital today where he was appointed as the brand ambassador for this noble cause. Since then, the actor has already starting spreading the word by urging his fans to join the campaign and switch off all electrical appliances for an hour on March 27. One must say that this is indeed a noble gesture on the actor's part.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:16 am Can Karma redeem Tiger?A new film titled Karma: The New Revolution will explain the role of karma in golfer Tiger Woods’ recent apology following news of his extra-marital affairs, according to reports.Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 8:26 am The great equaliserSandra Bullock, who won Best Actress at the Oscars, won’t hide her Worst Actress Award she landed at Razzies.Source: | 10 Mar 2010 | 8:19 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 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 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 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 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
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