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Saat Khoon Maaf will be unique: Priyanka
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 9:22 am Deepika's date with Shammi Kapoor
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 9:17 am SRK visits Juhi Chawla's brother in hospitalBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan spent a whole day in hospital where his friend and actress Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby is admitted.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 9:10 am I'm not directing any film: Lara Dutta
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 9:07 am Jaya Bachchan suffering health problemsActress and Samajwadi party MP Jaya Bachchan has fallen ill, informs her husband and megastar Amitabh Bachchan.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 9:05 am Deepika's date with Shammi KapoorBollywood actress Deepika Padukone is very happy after her recent meeting with legendary actor Shammi Kapoor.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 8:59 am Nobody understands human behaviour like Aparna Sen: Rahul Bose
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 8:59 am 'Saat Khoon Maaf' will be a unique film: PriyankaPriyanka Chopra has just started shooting for director Vishal Bharadwaj's "Saat Khoon Maaf" and says it will be a different movie.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 8:51 am Winona Ryder launching comeback with comedy
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 8:42 am I'm not directing any film: Lara DuttaBollywood actress Lara Dutta has shot down reports that she's set to don the director's hat.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 8:27 am Angelina sparks pregnancy rumours
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 7:17 am Manisha Koirala to marry Nepali businessman Samrat Dahal in June
Another actress hears the wedding bells. Joining the likes of Amrita Arora, Shilpa Shetty, Ayesha Takia and Isha Koppikhar is none other than Manisha Koirala. Unlike the others, this one is a typical arrange marriage. Both the families have known each other for a while and when Manisha's mom spoke to her about Samrat Dahal, the boy in question, it was a match made to be. Samrat is an MBA from the US and is in the process of setting up an alternative energy company in Nepal as he handles the family business on the side which is based out of Kathmandu.
Once Manisha gave her approval, an astrologer was consulted to pick a date and an auspicious date was found to be in the month of June. The whole wedding would be a Nepali affair, and Manisha will be flying down her loved ones including Deepti Naval. Anu, Avinash, Paulomi Singh to join in the celebrations. Here is another most awaited wedding.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2010 | 6:40 am Paras Mhambrey trains Akshay Kumar for Patiala House
Akshay Kumar is taking his ace-bowler's role in a forthcoming film Patiala House dead seriously. Ever since he returned from his back-therapy in Germany, Akshay has been training rigorously under former test cricketer Paras Mhambrey. Currently working with the team members of the IPL's Mumbai Indians, Mhambrey has been taking time off to coach Akshay whenever possible.
Akshay wants to continue training steadily and regularly so that his bowling skills are super-sharpened by the time he starts shooting.
Says the Patiala House director Nikhil Advani, "Akshay has been training diligently and religiously. His coach Paras Mhambrey even joined him at Malshej Ghat for Farah's film. Because right after that our cricket sequences start in London."
Advani's British sports co-ordinator Robert Miller who co-ordinated the hockey and cricket scenes in Chak De and Dil Bole Hadippa, respectively, is down in Mumbai right now finalizing the list of international cricketers who will play with Akshay Kumar in Patiala House.
Explains Advani, "We're looking at international cricketers from all over the worldâ¦England, South Africa, Australia, Bangladeshâ¦The fact that the IPL matches are on makes our job easier because Robert can meet and negotiate with a lot of international cricketers while they are here."
The film also requires county-level and regional cricketers whom Miller will finalize once the big-name cricketers are finalized.
Says Advani, "I basically need the cricketers from May 25 to June 5 for the various games that we'll be shooting in England. So we can work our schedules according to the cricketers' date diaries."
This, admits Advani, is easier said than done. "I've a real uphill task ahead. And I've stopped sleeping with anxiety. But I've one expert cricketer on my team already. My leading man Akshay Kumar. You've to see how well he bowls now."
Apparently, so bowled over is Akshay by his coach Paras Mhambrey that he now intends to request the former test cricketer to train his son Aarav as well.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Apr 2010 | 6:33 am Ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh to feature in animation film
Miami based Motion Pixel Corporation (MPC) and Cornerstone Entertainment of India have finalized the signing of one of India's most prolific cricket players to star in a new animated movie titled Captain India.
The story entails Yuvraj Singh growing up in Mumbai and encountering a magical cricket stick which he realizes has special powers and uses it to help fight crime and also becoming an Indian Cricket Star to help India win the cricket World Cup.
The movie is currently in preproduction and is scheduled to be released in early 2012. "We felt Yuvraj was the best fit for the project which we think will be a mega hit with all the Bollywood and Cricket fans not only in India but throughout the World," commented MPC Chairman, Manny Bains.
"Cornerstone has always made best efforts to promote brand Yuvraj as uniquely as possible. This project is one such opportunity for Yuvi to reach out to the millions of children across the countries who aspire to be like him one day. We are happy to partner with MPC and are looking forward to an entertaining movie" said Bunty Sajdeh of Cornerstone Entertainment.
Yuvraj Singh commented "I am extremely excited to be a part of this movie. As a child I always enjoyed watching animation films and today I am humbled to be portrayed as an animated character. It is such an entertaining film which I hope all families will enjoy watching together."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2010 | 6:02 am Raajneeti is my toughest role: Arjun Rampal
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 5:36 am Jennifer Aniston to release her perfume
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 5:13 am Gerard Butler dating French reporter
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 5:10 am Aparna Sen impressed by Rahul Bose's performanceFilmmaker Aparna Sen was amazed by the will and ability of Rahul Bose to transform himself into the character Snehamoy Chaterjee in her upcoming movie The Japanese Wife.Source: | 7 Apr 2010 | 5:07 am Nicolas Cage wanted to tattoo his scalp
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 5:07 am Sharman's has just one film in his kittyAfter the success of 3 Idiots, actor Sharman Joshi has started endorsing big brands, but he has just one movie - Allah Ke Banday - to look forward to in the near future.Source: | 7 Apr 2010 | 5:00 am World's fastest movie is ready to release on April 9thFilm Actor, Director, Producer & Guinness Hall of Famer Canada's record breaker Suresh Joachim of Canada has produced the "Sivappu Mazhai" in 11 days 23 hours and 45 minutes in Chennai India.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 4:49 am Live Chat: Ayesha Takia on April 9 at 1600 hrs IST
This Arian gal is bubby, vivacious and a talent house waiting to shine in her light. Ayesha Takia, who started her career at a tender age of four where she became popular with the "I am Complan girl" campaign, has only grown strength to strength with each of her film. Her first film Tarzan: The Wonder Car may not have done well at the box office but she did win a Filmfare best debut award in 2004 for it. She proved her mettle in Dor which is probably one of her best film till date.
Even after marriage, Ayesha is still going strong and with her film Paathshaala up for release, her fans are curious to know how she plans to pave her journey further, and we at Bollywood Hungama give you a chance to chat up with now her, exclusively on our Celebrity Video Chat on Friday, April 9, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2010 | 4:43 am "Prince is full-on entertainer like Race or Dhoom 2" - Vivek Oberoi
His could well be termed as the rise from the ashes. Down, though definitely not out till about a couple of years back, things had started moving for Vivek Oberoi when he began work on Prince and Kurbaan. Though Kurbaan didn't turn out to be spectacular from commercial standpoint, it still managed to fetch him the kind of visibility and critical acclaim that he was hoping for. And now with Prince seeing the kind of a massive solo lead release which is traditionally enjoyed only by the actors belonging to superstar league, Vivek has all the right reasons to believe that finally he has a good platform from where he can only soar higher. In a tête-à-tête with Joginder Tuteja, Vivek talks about the great situation that he is finding himself in today with his career showing an upswing all over again.
Vivek, are you satisfied with the buzz which has been created for Prince or would you have wanted it to be a little more?
Honestly, I am over the moon with the buzz. The promos are a rage, especially on the internet. In fact I am told that on Bollywood Hungama itself, the promos have broken records in terms of number of hits. The music too is burning the charts in the UK,
USA, UAE and of course India. So far it has been a dream and I only expect the momentum to reach its peak this Friday. Fingers crossed.
There is no scare factor involved. We all are quite confident about the film's prospects
While it is only a few hours to go for the release, even you would agree that Prince took taken its own sweet time to get to this point. What took the film so long to be made?
Making a film of this quality and scale on an international level takes only three things: 1) Time, 2) Time and 3) more time (winks). Any quality product takes time and we all believe that Prince was really worth it after all!
In the recent past, out and out action flicks like Luck and Acid Factory haven't quite worked with the audiences. Doesn't that make you a little scared about the film's prospects?
The biggest advantage of Prince is that it has a great story at heart, an interesting screenplay full of twists and turns and a fresh premise. It is not mindless action in isolation. The awesome music is yet another bonus. So yeah, to answer your question, there is no scare factor involved. We all are quite confident about the film's prospects.
Heist films too have seen mixed luck coming their way over the last few years. While Kaante has been the most memorable and successful of the lot, the technology and cinematic quotient too has taken huge leaps over last few years. Has Prince managed to take a step ahead?
Prince is more in the full-on entertainer space of films like Race or Dhoom 2. The film is a great blend of global and local flavour. While the technology and action is truly international with a global look and packaging, at heart Prince is an absolute Bollywood style entertainer which qualifies for being a 'paisa vasool seetimaar' film!"
There appears to be some really daring all around stunts happening in the film...
Yes, we believe that Prince takes Bollywood action to another level altogether. In fact, it took me 5 months of rigorous training to be able to pull off those phenomenal stunts all by myself without using a body double. The stunts and action sequences in the film are surely going to set your heart racing!
Prince is more in the full-on entertainer space of films like Race or Dhoom 2
The film has as many as three leading ladies - Aruna Shields, Nandana Sen and Neeru Singh. It must have been some experience to be surrounded by such pretty women... All three lovely Mayas are very integral part to the film's plot (smiles). There is a very interesting twist where in the midst of everything, Prince has to figure out that which one of these girls is stating the truth and which one is his true love - the real Maya. It was a pleasure working with my lovely leading ladies and they have brought great freshness to
the film.
Prince arrives in the time period when no single film has worked at the box office. During last 6-7 weeks, there have been a couple of dozen box office disasters already. Do you really feel it is the right time, especially with IPL also in the running? On the contrary I feel that this is the best time for a film to arrive because Prince is the only big film releasing in April. Also, with diminishing interests in the IPL amongst audience, we hope they will come out and enjoy this mega treat - Prince - in the theatres.
Last but definitely not the least Vivek, in a way don't you feel that life has come back full circle for you after so many years? Finally, you are being interviewed on your films and performance rather than what is happening in your personal life?
Thank you for saying that (smiles). Yes, it is indeed a great feeling. I am so happy and grateful for this amazing change. I intend to keep it this way by only focusing on my one true love - Acting!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 7 Apr 2010 | 4:39 am Saat Khoon Maaf will be unique: Priyanka - NDTV.com
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:40 am It’s Karm Yudh for Rohini HattangdiRohini Hattangadi, the Saas of Marathi-Hindi small screen industry is about to enter the ‘Karm Yudh’ on DD National. A source says, “Apart from Rohini Hattangadi, the actors like Harsh Chhaya who was seen in Sony TV Sukh By Chance, ViashnaviSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:25 am Akshay takes bowling trainingAkshay Kumar is taking his ace-bowler's role in a forthcoming film Patiala House dead seriously. Ever since he returned from his back-therapy in Germany, Akshay has been training rigorously under former test cricketer Paras Mhambrey. Currently working with the team membersSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:23 am Shah Rukh Khan Naked?…………..Nah! - Entertainment and Showbiz!
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:21 am Yuvraj Singh steps into glam worldMiami based Motion Pixel Corporation (MPC) and Cornerstone Entertainment of India have finalized the signing of one of India's most prolific cricket players to star in a new animated movie titled Captain India.The story entails Yuvraj Singh growing up in MumbaiSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:19 am Prithviraj is the next choice of BlessyPrithviraj seems to be a very lucky actor in all perspective. Year 2009 was a good year for him and the year started off for him with Thanthonni. Although the film did not clicked that much in the box office, PrithvirajSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:16 am Nana Patekar embarrasses Ranbir Kapoor
That they got along like a house on fire during the shooting of Raajneeti is a well-known fact. And the main reason for it was their frank and forthright nature. Both Nana and Ranbir call a spade and don't care for the repercussions. During their long schedule in Bhopal, Nana and Ranbir had many meals together (to which no other member of the crew was invited) and discussed all things cinema from Raj Kapoor to Mehul Kumar.
But the fact that Nana's blunt speak could cause Ranbir public embarrassment had not been foreseen by the younger actor.
So it happened on Saturday in Delhi during a public event for Raajneeti. In front of media persons Nana declared Ranbir had no faith in the last film that starred Ranbir and Katrina, namely Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
For a minute there was a stunned silence among the stars of Raajneeti, especially Katrina who tried not to look anxious and embarrassed.
Laughs Prakash, "Yes this incident did happen. A media person asked Nana if he feels Raajneeti would be a success. Nana rightly replied there's no predicting the box-office. That Ranbir had no faith in Ajab Prem â¦which was such a success. You know how Nana is. He speaks from the heart. "
Though Ranbir seemed quite cool with Nana's heart talk one wonders what the Ajab Prem... director Raj Kumar Santoshi feels about it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:15 am Nicolas Cage sporting blond hairstyleWashington (ANI): Face off actor Nicholas Cage is sporting a blond hairstyle for his new film Drive Angry. Nicholas, 46, while promoting his latest movie The Sorcerer's Apprentice at WonderCon in San Francisco, unveiled his blonde, shoulder-length hair, reports Us Weekly."I'mSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:12 am Celebs pose in the buff for GCG campaignLondon (ANI): A number of celebrities have posed in the buff for Give Up Clothes for Good campaign. The stars included Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli, his colleague Camilla Dallerup, Watchdog presenter Julia Bradbury and Live From Studio Five hostSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:10 am Sandra Bullock dismisses sex tape rumoursNew York (ANI): Sandra Bullock has finally broken her silence top dismiss rumours of an alleged sex tape with love rat hubby Jesse James. The Oscar-winning actress has remained in hiding since news of James' alleged affairs broke. And now, BullockSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:09 am Sandra Bullock delaying divorceWashington (ANI): Sandra Bullock has not filed papers for divorce with love rat hubby Jesse James because she’s worried that he would spill her secrets, according to reports. The Oscar-winning actress called off her relationship with James after news of hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:08 am Lindsay Lohan says “I cannot wait to go back and spend some time” - Entertainment and Showbiz!
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:06 am Madonna hopes to put an end to brain drain in Malawi schoolsLondon (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna has stated in a blog on the Raising Malawi website that she hopes her new Malawi girls school will put an end to the ‘brain drain happening in Africa’. Madonna, 51, who is currently inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 3:04 am Today's musician prefer vikriti says AnandjiAnandji of the music maestro duo Kalyanji Anandji tells Jyothi Venkatesh that the paradigms and the ambience have changed in the field of music and hence no wonder sound has overtaken melody these daysIn what way has the scenario as farSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 7 Apr 2010 | 2:52 am I don't want to do song-and-dance films: Sendhil RamamurthyIndian American actor Sendhil Ramamurthy, who plays the lead in Gurinder Chadha's "It's a Wonderful Afterlife", doesn't want to do the song and dance routine and says the kind of work Bollywood actor Abhay Deol does is what interests him.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 2:49 am Movie Review: PaiyyaPaiyya could have been a delightful spin, a breezy romance. But N. Lingusamy, who has written and directed it, appears to have got caught in a 1970s time warp.Source: | 7 Apr 2010 | 2:42 am A documentary hits Indian theatres - and it's not a jokeAs India's first docu-drama to be released nationally and to receive rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, "Leaving Home" has raised the expectations of documentary filmmakers even though it may be too early to call it a trend.Source: Entertainment News | 7 Apr 2010 | 2:42 am Nana Patekar embarrasses Ranbir in public - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am Lara, Deepika bond over shopping - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Apr 2010 | 1:55 am Bollywood reaches Macau HotelsMaking it a first of sorts, Studio 18 has pushed the envelope on emerging rights by licensing the Hotel VoD rights of five top TIFC films for China & Macau - JAB WE MET, WELCOME, SINGH IS KINNG, KIDNAP and GOLMAAL RETURNS. The globalisation of Bollywood and the enormous tourist traffic in China is expected to trigger an uptake of these titles. While Hollywood studios are known to place their blockbusters in hotel rooms for customers to pay and watch, Bollywood content had not made any significant breakthrough so far. Conventionally, films sourced by established hotels in the region comprise adult and non-adult content from US, China, Japan, Europe and Korea. TIFC's Indian titles will be placed on the interactive entertainment system of bedrooms in three of the topmost hotels of Macau - Venetian, Sands Casino and Four Seasons. Remarked Tanuj Garg, Head of International Business, Studio 18, "This initiative with our preferred content aggregator is in line with our continuing endeavour to create new and unconventional revenue streams for the organisation's library titles and keep their monetization active."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 7 Apr 2010 | 1:21 am 'SRK is the king of Bollywood' - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 7 Apr 2010 | 1:10 am Soap operas in India draw new captive audience: menMUMBAI (Reuters Life!) - When 42-year-old business executive Sam Joy gets home from work, like millions of employees around the world, he turns to television for some relaxation, but it's not the TV you'd expect.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 7 Apr 2010 | 12:36 am Manisha Koirala set to marry Samrat DahalManisha Koirala the bollywood actress from Nepal's first family in politics is all set to marry Nepali businessman Samrat Dahal, a PhD holder from USA. The three day wedding extravaganza is set to roll from June 19.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 7 Apr 2010 | 12:17 am Salman to judge dance reality show 'Zara Nachke Dikha'? - NDTV.com
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:44 pm Mammooty and his films shine at Kerala film awardsMalayalam superstar Mammooty and his films dominate the Kerala State Film Awards 2009 which were announced by State Minister for Culture M.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Apr 2010 | 5:25 pm Kate Gosselin called bitch from hell on DWTSKate Gosselin was called wooden and even a super bitch from hell in the dance reality show Dancing with the Stars, even as she scored second lowest marks in the week 3 episode.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:42 pm Aparna Sen amazed by Rahul Bose's performanceFilmmaker Aparna Sen was amazed by the will and ability of Rahul Bose to transform himself into the character Snehamoy Chaterjee in her upcoming movie "The Japanese Wife".Source: Entertainment News | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:21 pm There is no sex tape - Sandra Bullock reveals, breaks silenceSandra Bullock is not commenting on the status of her relationship with Jesse James, but she wants to clear up one thing for her fans and all the people who want to know the truth.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:44 pm Jon Gosselin to battle Kate Gosselin in court for his childrenJon Gosselin is not happy with her ex-wife Kate Gosselin because he thinks that his ex-wife is spending too much time for the reality show 'Dancing With the Stars' performance and not enough with their kids. The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star is reporSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:54 pm Rihanna's summer tour detailsRihanna is all set to tour North America, with her The Last girl on earth summer tour. She will be accompanied by Kesha and Nicki Minaj on this tour, for which tickets can be picked up from April 9.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:37 pm Heidi Montag gets newly scooped backReality TV star Heidi Montag underwent a strange surgery called the back scoop to enhance her back during her cosmetic overhaul.Montag admitted that she was not even sure what a back scoop meant.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:11 pm Why is Nicollette Sheridan suing Desperate Housewives' producer?Nicollette Sheridian, the actress who played a divorced real estate agent in ABC's 'Desperate Housewives,' filed a lawsuit against the show's creator and producer Marj Cherry, claiming abuse and too aggressive behavior of Cherry.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:22 pm Lollapalooza 2010 lineup released - tickets and other detailsThe organizers of the greatest Music Festival that going to be taking place this August 6-8, 2010, has finally released and announced the complete lineup. The tickets are now being sold of Lollapalooza 2010 at a special offering price.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 11:31 am Shopping in LondonSajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull, starring one of the most impressive star casts in recent times, has a whole load of close friendships kindling behind the scenes.Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 11:23 am Direct to homeBarely three weeks into their release, movies are already available for home viewing. Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 11:15 am Carol Burnett memoir released, examines life on stageCarol Burnett, 76, has released a memoir today on her life, her claim to fame and many yet unknown facets of her personality. The memoir called This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection, focuses on her variety show, the Carol Burnett Show.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 11:06 am Lindsay isn’t broke"Lindsay can afford to pay rent" clarified her representative.Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:40 am Mutual admirationFormer Spice Girl Geri Halliwell praises band mate Victoria Bechkam.Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:35 am Avatar star, almostActor Matt Damon has revealed how he nearly starred as Jake Sully in the worldwide blockbuster Avatar directed by James Cameron.Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:25 am Evan Lysacek star of the week in Dancing with the StarsOn the Dancing with the Stars episode which aired on Monday, April 5, Evan Lysacek became the star of the week, scoring 26 points. On the other hand, Nicole Scherzinger and her partner got 23 points, while Kate Gosselin and her partner got 15 points.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:17 am Madonna named most played artistMadonna has overtaken the Beatles as Britain's most played musician of the last decade, beating the long-standing front-runners into second place.Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:16 am My World 2.0Justin Bieber the hottest sensation in the West, is back with his second sophomore this week which has become the new pop-r 'n' rage across the world.Source: | 6 Apr 2010 | 10:07 am "JKSAH was RGV's idea of love story of a girl from Venus" - Riteish Deshmukh
There are love stories and then there are love stories. So what's so different about Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai? Well, it's the baby born out of Ram Gopal Varma's head of thoughts. A one line idea then executed by writer director Milap Zaveri. Don't get scared. It's not a scary love story. A girl from Venus comes in search for a guy from the Earth. That's a one liner. Got it? So how can there be diversity in a film like JKSAH? The answer is - Riteish Deshmukh. It's not about his comic timings and intelligence as an actor. It's about him doing hundred comic roles and yet be different and loved by all in his hundred and first film. That's Deshmukh. He is a darling. He can make you smile and laugh at the same time. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel gets into a quickie with Riteish to know more about the film, Milap, and Jacqueline of course.
Streets of Mumbai have people asking - Jaane Kahan Se Aaya Hai. This is your solo film after a long long time
I don't think any solo film can be a re-invention by an actor. Yes, it is the truth that after a long time I'm doing a solo film. It just happened that everything fell in place. JKSAH was a solo film I always wanted to be a part of, not that I wasn't offered earlier. I didn't feel that some of the films I got offered were the right kind of solo projects. You need the right kind of an idea first. Milap had that intact.
Milap Zaveri is a good writer and keeps on challenging himself first which in turn becomes challenging for us actors too
What's so challenging in doing a comic role again and again, and how can you be so different?
The most challenging comic performances come from how that performance is written in the screenplay. When you see a different performance, you will always see a different writing there. Milap Zaveri is a good writer and keeps on challenging himself first which in turn becomes challenging for us actors too.
How different or same is Milap the writer and Milap the director?
Milap Zaveri is a very good writer and a good director too. It's the craft of that man that is bigger than everything. There is no comparison between Milap the writer and Milap the director. They both are the same person and so you cannot compare them two.
And what about the girl from Venus, Jacqueline Fernandez?
(Laughs) Well, if she is from Venus and is so beautiful, than we definitely want more gorgeous faces from Venus to come down to Earth and enter Bollywood.
We also hear that she is the next Katrina Kaif of Bollywood
It's not about whether she is the next Katrina. Whether it is Katrina or Jacqueline, both are hard working actresses and have proved themselves. Eventually, everyone who makes a place for themselves in Bollywood is hardworking and audiences have accepted them here. Once the audiences give the green light to them, I don't think that anybody has the right to comment on whether they are here to stay for good or not.
You are improving as a dancer too.
(Laughs) I won't say much on this question but the fact remains that it's only my choreographers who think that I am a good dancer (laughs).
And how does Boman Irani fit into the film?
It is spooky but the fact that this is the first time we have used an actor as a part of the promotions than in the film. Boman is not a part of the film. We wanted to design a promo with Boman. Even the promo idea was given to us by Ram Gopal Varma. But why not? I requested Boman to be a part of the promo and he agreed.
That's good marketing Riteish
No, I think it's not only about marketing, is it? It's a fresh idea put in to promote your film. Either it could've been someone else. When you have a Boman Irani doing a small part in the promo, it's very easy to relate with for the audience. It was a promo only to convey what the film is all about. Boman is a fantastic actor and there was no one who could've pulled it off like him. You get tricked that he is a part of the film.
Many from the film fraternity think that you always play a safe game. When you do a Rann, that's when you take risks...
Riteish Deshmukh is just an actor. He is not a safe player nor is he a risk taker. My job is to act. As an actor, I agree, that I want to do everything. But the real risk takers are the producers and the directors and the writers. And when they think of casting me, that's another risk too (laughs). For Rann, it was RGV's conviction and belief that I could pull that role off. Yes, Rann was a risk but it paid off well.
Riteish Deshmukh is just an actor. He is not a safe player nor is he a risk taker
And Aladin too
Correct. It was. You're right. I am glad that I did Aladin. It didn't work is something different but I enjoyed being a part of Aladin. Sujoy Ghosh took his biggest risk by making the film. But it paid off when it came to the treatment and acting. It was a role that Mr. Bachchan and I will never ever get to perform in our acting career now.
Do you think that the films are failing at the box office because of its writing or its direction?
I think we need to have good writers and the same people should be given a chance to write different stories. I don't think that it is the writing that is failing us at the box office. It can be a bad direction, bad acting, bad editing, etc. It's a mix of all. There are so many instances in Bollywood when a good writing is screwed up by a very bad acting.
JKSAH is...?
...is a love story out of this world.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Apr 2010 | 6:07 am Juhi's brother and Red Chillies CEO Bobby Chawla hospitalised
Bobby Chawla, brother of actress Juhi Chawla, and the CEO of Shah Rukh Khan's company Red Chillies Entertainment, was admitted to a suburban hospital in a critical condition on Sunday evening.
On Sunday, he was dining at a restaurant when he suddenly collapsed, a make up artiste who was present there as well, saw this and called Farah Khan to help do the needful. Farah first called Juhi and then SRK, but since both were at Kolkatta for the Knight Riders match, she got Bobby admitted in the hospital. Reportedly, Bobby suffered from a brain haemorrhage and was operated immediately.
Chawla is under observation at the ICU and Bollywood Hungama wishes him a speedy recovery.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Apr 2010 | 5:28 am Priyanka's back into 'civilization' from Kashmir comment offends tweeple
Priyanka unknowingly ended up offending some people on her Twitter account by saying she was back into 'civilization' from Kashmir.
She clarifies, "I did tweet to say I was going back to civilization. That was more a state of mind expressing my happiness at being back in familiar surroundings. It didn't mean I didn't enjoy Kashmir."
She eulogizes, "Kashmir is to me a dreamscape. I want to go back there as soon as possible. I tweeted saying it's completely safe. Forget Switzerland. When we have Kashmir, we don't need to go anywhere else."
There's a rumour that she has been tweeting on Blackberry thereby offending Nokia the cell phone company she endorses.
She clarifies, "I have not been tweeting on Blackberry. I've been tweeting on my Nokia from my laptop. I don't own a Blackberry. I've always been a Nokia fiend. I've owned only Nokia phones from the time I started using the cell phone."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:48 am "I play a whimsical, flamboyant and audacious character in Raajneeti" - Arjun
In Raajneeti, Arjun Rampal is cast as Ranbir Kapoor's zany flamboyant elder brother.
The brotherly camaraderie spilt over from the screen. And the two guys were often seen chilling together on location in Bhopal including playing pranks on Katrina Kaif, though on screen they were required to be emotionally and geographically distanced from one another.
Chortles Arjun, "I don't play the conventional 'Bade Bhaiyya'. It's the toughest role of my career. I had to be larger-than-life but not over-the-top. This man I play is whimsical, flamboyant and audacious. He can do anything. His kid-brother has gone abroad to study. My character has stayed back in India to create his own unpredictable world. He's in own space, though not spaced out. "
Arjun was guided by his director Prakash Jha in interpreting the character. "Rock On which took my career to another level and got me National award was a dream role. I got to play a rock star! This man in Raajneeti is completely alien to me. He's a man who does the unthinkable. Do I expect another National award? No performance can be tailored for recognition."
Arjun will also be doing unthinkable things in Anubhav Sinha's Ra.One where he plays the arch-villain. The main antagonist opposite Shah Rukh Khan, though he isn't required to talk about it. But before that there's Housefull which Arjun says was a laugh riot. "But it also has very emotional moments. As a director, Sajid Khan is so wonderfully clued in to what his actors can do. I worked with Farah and now her brother Sajid. Both were fun."
Such was the joy of working with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan and the whole cast that Arjun has forgotten he injured his back during the shooting of Housefull.
"It was yoga and physiotherapy that helped heal my back completely, "says Arjun Rampal. "I was working out at the gym when I suffered a massive slipped disc. I was required to lose considerable weight so as to not burden my back."
On a more cheerful note Arjun has lately been shooting with Kajol and Kareena Kapoor for Karan Johar's adaptation of Stepmom. He says he enjoyed being sandwiched between two women who light up the screen.
"While Kajol has always been my favourite actress, Kareena is more a buddy. Kareena and I started our careers almost together, so we both bond as colleagues' friends and fans of Kajol."
In Stepmom, Arjun stars as Kajol's husband and Kareena's lover. "It's wonderful to have two such gorgeous actresses as my co-star. But honestly, today I'm confident enough to create my own space in a film."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:31 am Live Chat: Vivek Oberoi Today at 1330 hrs IST
He is one talented actor who has acting 'embedded' in his genes. He is none other than Vivek Oberoi. Having started off his career with the smash hit Company, Vivek went onto reach towering heights, courtesy his impeccable acting skills. He later went on to do a wide variety of roles in films like Saathiya, Masti, Dum, Yuva, Omkara, Shootout At Lokhandwala, Kurbaan... to name a few.
This man is back again to rule your hearts with his forthcoming action film Prince. Bollywood Hungama gives you an opportunity to get up, close and personal with Vivek Oberoi only on Celebrity Video Chat on Today, April 06, at 1330 hrs ISTSource: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:49 am
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