Cheryl Cole goes psychic to save marriage

<I>Girls Aloud</I> singer Cheryl Cole has turned to a psychic for advise after failing to take a decision about ending her marriage to cheating husband Ashley Cole. <br><br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 9:44 am

Shilpa Shetty to campaign for British MP

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is reportedly one of a number of Indian actors expected to lend Bollywood glamour to British MP Keith Vaz's campaign trail.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 9:34 am

Quentin Tarantino eager to cast Lindsay

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino is eager to cast singer Lindsay Lohan in his upcoming movie.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 9:33 am

I feel bad for Pitt, says ex Gwyneth Paltrow

He is one half of the world's most famous couple but superstar Brad Pitt's ex-fiancee, actress Gwyneth Paltrow says that she feels bad for him.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 9:21 am

Darsheel better than superstars: Priyadarshan

Veteran director Priyadarshan says <I>Taare...</I> star Darsheel Safary is a much better actor than many of the superstars in Bollywood. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 9:19 am

Wood's wife participant in scandal?

Hollywood actor Jim Carrey feels that golfer Tiger Woods' wife must have known about his infidelities and could have been a &quot;willing participant&quot; in the scandal.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 8:22 am

Being single mother is hard: Lopez

Hollywood actress Jennifer Lopez feels being a single mother, which she plays in her new movie <I>The Back Up Plan</I>, is a hard job and is not sure if she would have been able to handle the role in real life. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 8:19 am

I hope Indians appreciate 'Hurt Locker': Kathryn Bigelow

Kathryn Bigelow, the only woman to win an Oscar for direction, hopes her film <I>The Hurt Locker</I> - on a US bomb disposal squad in Iraq - will make Indian audiences &quot;understand that soldiers are acting as nation builders and peacemakers&quot;. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 8:08 am

Beyonce obsessed with garlic

Singer Beyonce is obsessed with garlic and wants a lot of garlic dishes in her rider when she's performing.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 7:34 am

Elizabeth Taylor to marry for ninth time

Hollywood screen legend Dame Elizabeth Taylor is reportedly all set to tie the knot for the ninth time. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Apr 2010 | 7:29 am

"I don't know if Raj-Rahul in me have woken up today" - Riteish Deshmukh

Years after making his debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam, Riteish Deshmukh is being seen in a romantic film all over again. Of course there is a strong element of humour which is an intrinsic part of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. Still, it is a welcome change to see Riteish get into a zone where he has been given ample space to woo his girlfriend, something which was neither in the case of his comic hits like Masti, Heyy Babyy and Apna Sapna Money Money nor in the recent serious release like Aladin. Though Riteish is certainly hoping that this Milap Zaveri directed film turns out to be a success at the box office, he isn't willing to restrict himself to a particular genre. Moreover, he is still not shying away from doing serious or dramatic roles and reaffirms that given an opportunity; he would jump into them all over again. "I have never let anything else dictate my choices, whether my hits or failures. What has been of utmost importance for me is whether I am suiting in a particular character or not. Ok, so fair enough that audience has accepted me in some roles and not so much in others. But still, I will definitely try to do other things as well", says Riteish as he lives out of a suitcase by frequenting multiple cities for the promotion of his newest release. "Having said that, I will certainly do comedy as well as romantic films because I like doing that. However, if I get another serious film and it is good enough then I won't shy away from that. Regarding box office, it is a different thing altogether and no one can really see what's going to happen there", says Riteish whose last release Rann, despite some good critical acclaim coming it's way, just couldn't stand up at the box office. "That's okay, we all grow and learn more about how to market a film", Riteish keeps his head high here, "All those who have seen Rann have appreciated it. But then perhaps we didn't market it well enough to create good enough curiosity amongst audience to check it out at theatres on its release. It's a collaborative effort when it comes to first making and then marketing a film. I am sure we would be doing better with every passing year." No wonder, he is going all out for the promotion of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai by going through more than half a dozen city tours across the length and breadth of India. Not just that, he is also making use of every other forum, whether online, print or satellite to create huge awareness around the film. "This is something that one should learn well and learn really fast", says Riteish, "Making a film is all fine but what also matters is that how does one actually promote it so well that people get hungry enough to step into a theatre. See, in today's time, such effort is pretty much the need of the hour. Some films are star driven where an Akshay (Kumar) or a Shah Rukh (Khan) could pull audience all by themselves. On the other hand there are others where you have to get people in theatres just out of sheer merits of the product in hand." Coming back to the fact that he is doing a romantic film after seven long years; one can't help but ask that what made him wait for so long? "It's as simple as that - I never got a chance again", he smiles, "Today, I have got a chance to do a rom-com. Having said that, today I feel that I am much more confident than my first film. I can express and understand really well about what the character is going through." Elaborating on the character played by him in the film, Riteish says, "He is someone who is really innocent and simple. There are so many things that go in the mind of this guy but somehow he is just not able to say that. In a few scenes, he is just talking to God and ends up crying. It's after a long time that I got a chance to portray such a character. There are films that offer you meat not just to perform but also just become a character and end up holding the film in entirety. Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is one film which has got it all." Aah, now looks like there is a new lover boy in the town now. So do we see a Raj or a Rahul in Riteish waking up in a big way? "Raj aur Rahul ka toh abhi kuch pata nahi abhi tak", Riteish gives a full throated laugh here, "See, I have lived in the generation of Shah Rukh Khan and it is a part of the upbringing to be familiar with Raj and Rahul. I am sure for people belonging to Shah Rukh's generation; it would be the character of Vijay that would have enjoyed similar status. Personally, for me it is great if I am playing a romantic character today." Talking about romance, now that he is working with Jacqueline Fernandez a.k.a. in Jaane Kahan Se... again after Aladin, one can well expect that there must have been an enhanced comfort level of sharing screen space with her, right? "Absolutely", says Riteish promptly, "Even in Aladin, we got along very well so while doing Jaane Kahan Se.... , it was like being in a Part 2. Milap, Sujoy (Ghosh), Jackie and I are great friends and we all hang around together. So yes, there is this great comfort level that comes in."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Apr 2010 | 7:26 am

Subhash K. Jha on Prince

Look what the cool cat dragged in! It's not a bird (though he does fly across the sky). It's not a plane (though many of those in many shapes and sizes are seen hovering in the film's spectrally-shot skyline). And it's definitely not Superman. Though, Mr Oberoi wouldn't mind being one. Hey guys, it's our own Vivek Oberoi, playing hard-ball with various girls' gadgets, gizmos and gimmicks. Vivek plays Prince, a James Bond on a mission not quite impossible travelling at a speed faster than sound. Prince has no choice. He has lost all his memory which has been sucked out of him like juice gone through a sugarcane grinder. To his credit, Oberoi carries off the ceaseless stint with the stunt with arresting aplomb. Most often, because of his memory loss, we see him wearing a look like he just smelt something foul in the kitchen and isn't sure if it's the milk got burnt or his mom's favourite recipe simmering in a pot. Oh, there are no weeping moms in the potty plot. Only screeching wheels, high-octane stunts and high-octave songs shot mostly like music videos rather than as integral parts of the story. And then there are the 3 Mayas, each trying to outdo the other in the stunts and the clothes, or lack of them. They are all seem to love our hero to death, an entity which lurks in every slick corner of this emotion-less but attractive package of oomph and wallops. Where, you are not allowed to wonder, is the plot leading to? Why is Prince so hyper about his memory-loss? It will come back to him, like a blast from the past. Quite like the bolt that finally hits the film's arch villain Sarang (played by someone called Isaiah, whatever!). Oberoi's Prince goes into convulsions of self-doubt quite like Shakespeare's Prince of Darkness who often wondered, To Be or Not to Be? But hush! Bringing Shakespeare into this film is like comparing Dhoom to Kabhi Kabhie. Be warned. Prince is more the Bourne territory than Ghajini. The expertly-executed stunts (Allan Amin, you are the man!) frequently see our hero jumping down high-rise buildings in breathtaking leaps of fate, with the camera (Vishnu Rao) pulling back in respectful awe. Of course our Prince is essentially shock-proof and crease-free. Don't mind the bruises scratches bandages and, yes I forgot, the memory lapse. Prince is invincible!!! So when was the last time you viewed a film where the heist-happy hero undertakes fifty adventures in museums and banks, stealing diamonds and merchandise worth trillions? John Abraham in Dhoom, Hrithik Roshan in Dhoom 2, Ajay Devgn in Cash?? You get the drift. Just float away in the stylish mumbo-jumbo that debutant director Kookie Gulati serves up with the swaggering flamboyance of an arms-merchant who loves his guns. Prince wears its super-cool shirt with the slogan 'Come Watch Me' with a little bit too much aggression. But if you love popcorn crunching adventure stories watch Vivek Oberoi play the hero from the hemisphere of hijinks. And he pulls it off effectively.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Apr 2010 | 4:17 am

Rama Rama Krishna Krishna music release, songs download

RAMA RAMA Krishna Krishna is expected to entertain the Tollywood fans sometime this summer. With Ram and Priya acting opposite each other, RRKK has been produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateshwara Creations with the direction by Srivas
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

Akshay's situation in Housefull has uncanny resemblance to Shoaib-Sania affair

This has to be an extremely uncanny co-incidence ever to have happened in Hindi cinema: Just when we have Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik being accused of bigamy on the eve of his wedding to Sania Mirza, there is Sajid Khan's Housefull coming up with situation that bears an uncanny resemblance. In the comedy, Akshay Kumar's wedding to Deepika Padukone is rudely interrupted by a woman, played by Jiah Khan, claiming to be his wife. When questioned about the similarity, Akshay Kumar says, "I never thought of it. Now that you've pointed it out I guess there's a resemblance. Actually I've three women claiming to be my wife in the film." But the actual sequence where Akshay's wedding to Deepika is interrupted, is too close to the happenings in the life of the Pakistani cricketer and Indian tennis player to be just a coincidence. Protests the director Sajid Khan, "What can I say, except that this is a case of life imitating art? We do have a sequence where Akshay's wedding is interrupted by a woman claiming to be his wife. Compounding the similarities with the real-life situation which are grabbing headlines is the fact that the first wife's claims are not as simple as they seem. But I repeat the similarities are coincidental. I wrote my script two years ago." Be as it might, the similarity between Shoaib Malik's and Akshay Kumar's predicament seem to be a case of perfect timing.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Apr 2010 | 4:09 am

Aishwarya wants Jaya to join Twitter - Total Filmy

Hindustan Times

Aishwarya wants Jaya to join Twitter Total Filmy by Jasmine - April 10, 2010 - 0 comments Reportedly, Blue-eyed Bollywood actress and Bachchan bahu, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan is busy convincing her mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan to join twitter. "A big hello from maa, I am insisting her 2 join Twitter," ... Aishwarya urges mom-in-law to join TwitterNDTV.com Abhishek to take day off on mom's birthdayHindustan Times Aishwarya sparkles on 3rd anniversary issue of HelloOneindia MSN India -Entertainment and Showbiz! -Desi Hits! all 56 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Apr 2010 | 4:01 am

Sania-Shoaib's wedding remains a mystery

Yesterday's breaking news regarding Sania-Shoaib's wedding date being preponed turned out to be a sheer rumour.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Apr 2010 | 3:56 am

Remembering Shakti Samanta

Shakti Samanta, one of the pioneers of popular Indian cinema would be remembered for his zeal of superiority. The unforgettable journey of the icon speaks about quality and commitment. He died last year on this day -- 9th April 2009.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Apr 2010 | 3:49 am

Rashid Irani's Review: The Hurt Locker

Satisfying from the first frame to the last, The Hurt Locker ranks among the most accomplished contemporary war films. Read on for full review.
Source: | 10 Apr 2010 | 3:46 am

A Minute With: Prakash Jha on 'Rajneeti' - Moneycontrol.com

StarBoxOffice.com

A Minute With: Prakash Jha on 'Rajneeti' Moneycontrol.com Politics and Prakash Jha are a good match. In his films, the award-winning writer-director has often explored the dark underbelly of India's regional politics. Whether it is caste oppression in "Damul" or Bihar's infamous kidnapping racket in ... Prakash Jha on RaajneetiStarBoxOffice.com No Raajneeti here!Times of India Raajneeti Press ConferenceBollywood Spice all 5 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Apr 2010 | 3:10 am

Krishnudu to play hero in ‘Play’

Thota Kranti Kumar, who had produced Muhurtam is planning to bring out his next project Play on the banner of Sea Horse Entertainment, with Krishnudu as hero and Anil Gopireddy as director. Talking about the the film Play, he says, “It
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 2:30 am

PM embarks on his US visit to attend N-summit 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh embarks on US journey to represent India at the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) on Saturday,10th April,2010. The US president Barack Obama has invited Dr.Singh among other 42 leaders of various other countries.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 10 Apr 2010 | 2:28 am

I hope Indians appreciate Hurt Locker: Kathryn Bigelow

Kathryn Bigelow, the only woman to win an Oscar for direction, hopes her film The Hurt Locker - on a US bomb disposal squad in Iraq - will make Indian audiences 'understand that soldiers are acting as nation builders and peacemakers'.
Source: | 10 Apr 2010 | 2:25 am

Additi Gupta back again on Zara Nachke Dikha

The sizzling Additi Gupta who sizzled the stage with her style in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and is back again to repeat the history with Star Plus ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’.After a hectic journey to Karjat for a promotional shoot
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 2:03 am

God and Sex is not be a biopic on the sex life of Nithyananda: RGV

Ram Gopal Varma, who is busy with his movies like Phoonk 2 and Raktha Charitra, has said that his next film God and Sex is not be a biopic on the sex life of Swami Nithyananda. RGV tells Jyothi Venkatesh that
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 1:57 am

Elizabeth Taylor gets engaged for the ninth time

Washington (ANI): Actress Elizabeth Taylor has reportedly got engaged to Jason Winters of Sterling Winters Management at the age of 78. It will be Taylor’s ninth marriage, if she decides to walk the aisle with the 49-year-old man. Winters has famous
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 1:54 am

In Entertainment acquires Hindi remake rights of Gautham Menon's film

IN Entertainment (India) Limited (INE), the Hinduja Group initiative for Content Business, has acquired Hindi remake rights of Tamil film VINNAITHANDI VARUVAAYAA. Helmed by director Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film, co-produced by Gautham Menon and S. Elred Kumar, released worldwide in February 2010 and is still running successfully. A.R. Rahman has composed the music of the film. The film was also made in Telugu as YE MAYA CHESAVE and continues to run successfully in Andhra Pradesh. Simbu and Trisha have enacted the lead roles in Tamil, while Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth have enacted the lead roles in Telugu version. The Hindi remake of the film will be directed by Gautham Menon and will have music by A.R. Rahman. The Hindi remake will be co-produced by INE and Photon Kathaas. The producers of the Tamil version, Gautham Menon and S. Elred Kumar, will be co-producers on the Hindi remake. The lead cast for the Hindi remake is still to be finalized. Gautham's associate, Satish Fenn, who has earlier worked on Mani Ratnam's GURU and RAAVAN, will be associated in the production of the Hindi remake. VINNAITHANDI VARUVAAYAA means 'Will you Cross the Skies for Me.' The film, a romantic-musical, is about a young aspirational film-maker, who falls head over heels in love with his neighbour, a mathematics graduate. Against all odds, he must convince the girl to marry him and also convince his parents along with pursuing his dreams of becoming a film-maker.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Apr 2010 | 1:13 am

Jacqueline Fernandez imitates Big B - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Jacqueline Fernandez imitates Big B Hindustan Times Background score is a medley of old Bollywood tracks. The hero and his friend are flunkies in a film crew. Walls of his room bear posters of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenga and the movie is... Joginder Tuteja, Press Trust Of India Sri Lankan beauty ... Riteish-Jacqueline link-up was deliberately plantedSantaBanta.com Jacqueline to do an item numberNDTV.com "I don't know if Raj-Rahul in me have woken up today" - Riteish Deshmukhbollywoodhungama Times of India -GlamSham -IBNLive.com all 177 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Apr 2010 | 1:13 am

Liam Gallagher has no desire to reconcile with Noel

London (ANI): Lead singer of English rock band Oasis Liam Gallagher has revealed that he has no desire to reconcile with his brother Noel, and that even if he met him, it would end in a fight. Oasis split last year
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:51 am

Miley Cyrus plans to marry Liam Hemsworth

Sydney (ANI): Miley Cyrus plans to marry her boyfriend/actor Liam Hemsworth soon, sources say. The actress apparently hopes to tie the knot as soon as she turns 18 in November this year."She's convinced she'll spend the rest of her life with
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:50 am

Myleene Klass back for third jungle reality show

London (ANI): Fans will again get to see the hot Myleene Klass sporting a white bikini as the star is set to re-enter the jungle for a BBC kids' series. Klass earlier wowed fans with sexy appearances in I'm A Celebrity.
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:48 am

Perry, Brand kissing scene dropped - NDTV.com

Indian Express

Perry, Brand kissing scene dropped NDTV.com PTI Pop star Katy Perry's famous kissing scene with comedian Russell Brand, which was the starting point of their romance, has reportedly been axed from the new movie 'Get Him to the Greek'. The 34-year-old British funnyman - who reprises his ... Russell Brand, Katy Perry kiss dropped from movieSify Katy, Russel to marry in India: RihannaHindustan Times Katy Perry posts picture of Russell Brand wearing wedding dress on TwitterDaily News & Analysis Oneindia -The Sun -Daily Mail all 291 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:37 am

Jordan, Alex Reid to release sex guide

London (ANI): Fans can soon spice up their sex lives drawing on Jordan and Alex Reid’s experiences in bed – the couple are set to unveil a sex guide based on their love life. Jordan, 31, is already a successful author
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:16 am

Antharthma sets new record in advance ticket booking

Director Shekhar’s film, Antharthma is the first Kannada film ever to have garnered 2 lakh viewers paying for the tickets one month in advance. Even before the film’s release, the movie has been raking in cash. The team of Antharthma also
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:11 am

Masand: 'Prince' is marvellously moronic - IBNLive.com

Hindustan Times

Masand: 'Prince' is marvellously moronic IBNLive.com Action thriller Prince is a marvellously moronic movie that uses visual effects to fake everything from stunt scenes and explosions, to hi-tech gizmos and even the Mumbai skyline. Why then, may I ask, must we endure all that over-the-top acting from ... Prince Movie ReviewGlamSham PrinceTimes of India 'Confidence become arrogance'Express Buzz Rediff -The Hindu -NDTV.com all 112 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Apr 2010 | 12:10 am

Katrina Kaif to marry in 2 years - Oneindia

SantaBanta.com

Katrina Kaif to marry in 2 years Oneindia Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif never speak about her love life though it's an open secret that she is going steady with Salman Khan, forget about talking about her marriage. But she has let the cat out of the bag this time around. ... "I think in two years I will get married" — Katrina KaifTotal Filmy I think in two years I'll get married: KatrinaThe Hindu 'I may get married in two years'Rediff Spicezee -Bollywood Mantra -Galatta.com all 59 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Apr 2010 | 11:51 pm

Vidya Balan to enliven bombshell Silk Smitha on screen

Vidya Balan is reportedly set to play yet another strong character after 'Paa' under the banner of Balaji Production. 'The Dirty Picture' the latest production venture eyed by Ekta Kapoor is to focus on the tragic end of Silk Smitha, a bombshell almost a
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Apr 2010 | 11:49 pm

I’m preparing myself to enter politics! says Vijay

Actor Vijay, who was normally keeping away from media, has now issued a press statement with a declaration: "Yes... I ’m preparing myself to enter politics!" The Tamil actor seems to have made it a habit to talk about politics prior
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Apr 2010 | 11:46 pm

Kobad Ghandy's trial to start April 15 - Sify

Kobad Ghandy's trial to start April 15 Sify Top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy's trial under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act will start April 15. A city court Friday transfered his case to a sessions judge for further proceedings. Ghandy will be brought before the court April 15. ... Abhishek Bachchan is Veera in RAAVAN, resembles Kobad Ghandy!!stardustco.in Abhishek Bachchan plays a Naxalite in 'Ravana'Spicezee Abhishek to play Maoist leader Kobad GhandyTimes of India Daily News & Analysis -Mid-Day -Press Trust of India all 22 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Apr 2010 | 10:51 pm

Sania-Shoaib out Sushmita-Wasim in

SEEMS CRICKET is in the air with maidens getting bowled over by Pakistani cricket captains. In yet another instance of romance across the LOC doing the rounds in the gossip mill Sushmita Sen, former Miss Universe and Wasim Akram, former Pakistani Cri
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Apr 2010 | 10:08 pm

Sculpting in ice

Director-producer Shivajee Chandrabhushan and cinematographer-scriptwriter Shanker Raman have managed to tell a rare tale in a never-before language. The duo has done it through three storytelling choices.

Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 4:33 pm

Elizabeth Taylor all set to marry for the ninth time?

Elizabeth Taylor and her talent manager Jason winters have now been linked for several years. It is rumored that they both will marry soon. The two were reportedly enjoying a vacation at Hawaii when they fell in love and decided to tie the knot. If the ru
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Apr 2010 | 3:13 pm

Kate Gosselin says won't give up - a tough cookie at DWTS

Despite the continued discouragement, Kate gosselin maintained poise and said that she would not give up however tough things may get. Kate is determined to be on Dancing With The Stars. Kate said that she was not bothered by the harsh comments since she
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Apr 2010 | 2:03 pm

RR Patil finds drink and duty concoction hard to swallow - Daily News & Analysis

Oneindia

RR Patil finds drink and duty concoction hard to swallow Daily News & Analysis Mumbai: Home minister RR Patil has announced that the government would be strict against errant officers in the police force. Police personnel and officers found drunk on duty would be punished with not less than termination of service, Patil told the ... Cops face suspension if illegal dance bars continueHindustan Times Maha HM vows to suspend DCPs over dance barsOneindia DCPs will be suspended if dance bars function, says PatilMumbai Mirror Sakaal Times -Press Trust of India all 22 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Apr 2010 | 1:43 pm

Houston Toyota Centre to have Lady Gaga-tickets,details

Lady Gaga has announced that she will be playing at the Houston Toyota Center as part of her much talked about Monster Ball Tour. She will also be performing on Septmeber 5 at Pittsburg. Do buy the tickets before its too late.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Apr 2010 | 1:26 pm

Garcelle Beauvais-My husband is a cheat,I have been duped

Actress Garcelle Beauvais has called her husband a cheat. Her husband CAA agent Mike Nilon was allegedly cheating on her and added that her sons don't deserve that.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Apr 2010 | 1:00 pm

LSD: Lies, sex and dhokha

Dibakar Banerjee, the director of Love Sex Aur Dhokha got a rude shock when he found legit DVDs of his film on the stands this week.
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 12:31 pm

Vidya to play sex siren

Actress Vidya Balan will reportedly bring back sex-siren Silk Smitha’s life on the screen.
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 12:11 pm

New ball game for Jackman

Australian actor Hugh Jackman will be playing a man whose testicles are located under his chin in an upcoming movie opposite actress Kate Winslet.
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 12:05 pm

Mayank Shekhar's Review: Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

Background score is a medley of old Bollywood tracks. The hero and his friend are flunkies in a film crew. Walls of his room bear posters of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenga and the movie is...
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 11:48 am

Shahid excited to relive early days

Shahid Kapoor is set to relive his childhood days with a visit to his school and an old house in Delhi where he lived for over 10 years, as part of a promotional tour for Paathshaala.
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 11:05 am

Drew Barrymore on her film - Whip It

The Charlie's Angels star admits that while the movie features themes of relationships, friendships and love, it is not just a film for girls
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 10:56 am

Subhash K Jha on Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

They don't make 'em like they used to. Those wholesome take-home-to-Mama type of chicks .And they don't make such innocent yeh-kahan-aa-gaye-hum rom-coms either. So naturally, or not so naturally, writer-turned-director Milap Zaveri gets his heroine, the toothy, endearing wholesome and fetching Jacqueline Fernandez to fly down to earth from Venus, one-way, business-class. Women, we were always told, were from Venus. Now we've proof of that. Many of this pleasant film's most likeable moments send out inoffensive echoes of Hollywood comedies about ladies from another world, like Splash and My Girlfriend Is An Alien. The final brew is aromatic in scent and minty in taste. The effect lasts fleetingly, though. The situations that crop up, once the alien beauty lands, range from the predictable to strained. No one in this film is in it for posterity. It's a film done with a wink and a chuckle that communicate itself to the audience effectively. Everyone in Zaveri's film is looking for love. Riteish Deskhmukh, more so than others. Apparently love has been eluding his character since infancy. Baba's searching. There's a touch of Ram Gopal Varma's Rangeela in the way the vagaries and eccentricities of the film industry are brought into play. Strangely Milap's writing skills, so much on display in many of the most successful comedies in recent times, is missing in the scenes set within the Bollywood film industry. Sure. We get a good dekko at well-known stars. But they aren't woven into the script as they were in other films about the film industry like Guddi and Rangeela. The scenes where Riteish courts the delectable ingenue from outer space lack subtlety but get marks for grace. Riteish Deshmukh, a competent performer in any given circumstance, is engaging in the comic moments, but a little awkward doing the full-on roses-and-moonlight stuff. Matinee idol making girls faint, Deshmukh ain't. Ruslaan Mumtaz, as his adversary in love, is a pleasant surprise. Over the handful of films that this young actor has done he shows a definite growth as an actor. He plays the 'superstar' as a stereotype but with a dash of the human quality. Could we see more of Ruslaan in forthcoming films, please? Jacqueline's is more a presence than a performance. She is that mermaid with wings who flies at an altitude where the desi rom-com is comfortably positioned as a family affair. Absence of vulgarity and double-meanings is not always a virtue in cinema. In Jaane Kaahan Se Aayi hai, it is the papier-mache pristine quality that props up the pleasant proceeds. Don't expect to be swept off your feet. This one is meant to tickle your fancy. And it doesn't fall short.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2010 | 10:54 am

A Minute With: Prakash Jha on "Rajneeti"

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Politics and Prakash Jha are a good match. In his films, the award-winning writer-director has often explored the dark underbelly of India's regional politics.
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 9 Apr 2010 | 10:44 am

Boney Kapoor awaits Kareena to promote film

Shahid Kapoor has done his bit for the publicity of Milenge Milenge and producer Boney Kapoor says now the film's release depends upon leading lady.
Source: | 9 Apr 2010 | 10:26 am

Anupam Kher signed up as the Brand Ambassador for P&G's 'Project Shiksha'

If there was an award for someone who works 25 hours rather than the instituted 24 hours and lives and eats 'acting' day in and out, it has to be indeed the one and only Anupam Kher! Wonder where on earth he gets so much of energy from! Having started as an old man (G.V. Pradhan to be precise in the historic Saaransh), Anupam Kher went onto do films which made him into a legend of the highest order! After having made his mark in Bollywood in various arenas (actor, producer, director etc...), this actor par excellence has now been signed up as the Brand Ambassador for Proctor & Gamble's 'Project Shiksha'. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Anupam said "Its P&G's campaign about child education. I have worked with a lot of children's causes. That's why they asked me to be the brand ambassador for 'Project Shiksha'. It's a project which deals with girl child in general. As the brand ambassador, I will be bringing in awareness regarding the importance of education and now with government introducing the Education Bill; it only further facilitates the cause." As a famous philosopher once remarked "One cannot just improve perfection!" Likewise, there's so much to Anupam Kher that one falls short of words to praise him. All that we can say is that along with Bollywood, Bollywood Hungama is also proud of you, Anupam!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Apr 2010 | 8:29 am

Vidya Balan to play Silk Smitha?

Vidya Balan has time again managed to bag roles which any other actress would give her right hand for. Whether it was the sensual performance in Parineeta, or playing the bold and sexy woman in Ishqiya or playing mommy dearest to Amitabh Bachchan himself in Paa. So when casting for a film based on a strong yet sensual woman is being done, it's hardly a surprise that Vidya Balan seems like an obvious choice. Sure enough then Ekta Kapoor's next film, that chronicles the life of the infamous actress Silk Smitha, is into pre- production, the lead is being discussed and the buzz is that it's Miss Balan herself who will play the dare all Silk Smitha in the film. Unlike what seems to be the obvious, the film does not revolve around the sleazy image that this late actress got stuck with, instead it's about how the industries complexity, stress and the eventual loneliness that led to her death. Silk Smitha was a south siren, a cult figure that defied conventions and made it on her own, circumstances and alcohol drove her to what is believed to be a death by suicide. Milan Luthria, who is currently making Once Upon A Time In Mumbai for Ekta's banner will be directing this film. Vidya Balan however hasn't confirmed the news. But one thing is for sure, if Vidya is the one who would be playing this part, the film is a winner already.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Apr 2010 | 5:52 am

Riteish demands Ruslaan to take centre stage - Literally!

Time and again one hears of how actors tend to short-change their colleagues, especially when they happen to be junior in experience. Talks about roles being cut and egos taking over the proceedings are not uncommon. It was a different situation though in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai where things were just the other way round. During the choreography of 'Nacha Mein', a dance number in the film where entire cast of the film participates, Riteish was the natural choice to lead from the front. Reason being that he is the main lead of the film and seniority as well as relevance of his role dictates that the focus stays on him. However, Riteish surprised everyone, including choreographer Bosco and director Milap Zaveri, when he suggested that it should instead be Ruslaan Mumtaz, the second lead in the film, who should hold the centre stage for this fusion club number that has a 'bhangra' base to it. Riteish's logic was simple; he wanted to go by the characterisation for the film rather than the real life standing in the film industry. Since Ruslaan plays a superstar in the film while Ritiesh is an Assistant Director, he felt that it would just be right if the song picturisation focused more on Ruslaan. Though this impromptu decision surprised quite a few, it definitely brought on a smile on the face of Ruslaan who was humbled by the entire experience. Confirms Milap, "Yes, this indeed happened during the shoot of 'Nacha Main'. We were all set for the shoot and were through with rehearsals and all. Just when we were about get into an actual take, Riteish came up with this idea of putting Ruslaan in the front. Everyone was pleasantly surprised." Amazed by this gesture of Riteish, Milap adds, "Riteish and I have been friends and share a great comfort level where we do bounce ideas to each other. However, on that day it was the respect factor which came in as I further realised that he is not just a fantastic human being but also a team player who thinks more about the film than his own self. This is my first film as a director and though I have just heard stories of actors playing truant on the sets, an incident like this made me feel happy that I am at the right place with right set of people." On a lighter note, he adds, "It's a different matter though that my choreographer Bosco had to re-conceptualise the entire sequence all over again. Since Ruslaan was in the front, Riteish had to go behind him; something which changed the entire sequence of steps." Riteish just smiles it all away when asked about this gesture of his, "It's not a big deal actually. Yes, I did suggest this but its okay. One has to look at things practically rather than going by egos. In 'Nacha Main', it would have looked awkward had Ruslaan been off focus. Someone who is playing a superstar should lead from the front."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2010 | 4:45 am

"I'm getting married on June 19 but its not arranged marriage" - Manisha Koirala

After her marriage Manisha Koirala will now spend more time in her home-town Kathmandu than in Mumbai. One of Bollywood's most beautiful and footloose divas, Manisha Koirala is all set to get married finally. Just back in Mumbai after an extensive shoot in Kerala for Malayalam film Manisha can barely contain her excitement. She says, "Yes, I'm getting married to Samrat. He's from Nepal, like me. But please, it is not an arranged marriage. Yes, our families know one another for some years now. So there was a comfort level between me and Samrat for a very long time. Gradually the bonding grew from friendship to love. And when Samrat asked me to marry him I agreed." Manisha returned to Mumbai from Kerala on Wednesday morning to the news of her marriage all over the place. She laughs, "I was totally cut off in Kerala shooting for Shayam Prasad's Malayalam film. I had no idea my marriage plans were being discussed in my absence. Now I see dates and venue in the papers. Like I said the wedding is on June 19. It will take place in Kathmandu and will be attended by Samrat's and my close family and friends." Manisha will now spend more time in Kathmandu. "That's where Samrat is based. He is into many kind of business ventures including a project in alternate energy. So yes, one thing will change. Mumbai used to be my first home. Now Kathmandu will be my first home. But I'll continue to be a Mumbai girl at heart and will have a home here." So is her dream of a home in Paris over? "No way!" says the fiery Nepali beauty. "My dream home in Paris has just been postponed for a while. Now instead of me alone it will be my husband and I sharing a Parisian home." In fact the couple plans to honeymoon in France. Speaking on cutting down her work Manisha says, "I've been cutting down my assignments for a few years now. So it's not as if I've been working frantically. I will continue to do selected films after marriage." As forthright as ever, Manisha volunteers the information that she broke up with her last boyfriend, the American Chris Dolan long ago. "We split quite some time ago. But we continue to be friends. That's the way I like it in my life. Even when a relationships ends the friendship continues. I don't like any negativity around me. I'd like all my friends to wish Samrat and me a happy married life." Samrat apparently is shy of the limelight. "He had his picture removed from a social networking website as soon as our marriage was announced. Samrat will have to get used to public attention after we get married."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Apr 2010 | 4:12 am

"I should be a designated tourist ambassador for Venus" - Jackie

Jacqueline Fernandez a.k.a. Jackie has learnt the tricks of the trade and done so really fast. Not to be disturbed by thousands of rumours and link up stories making the rounds, Jackie is smiling it all away and having fun in Bollywood. For someone who stepped into the world of movies 2.5 years back and began her career with Aladin, Jackie has come a long way with Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai up for release, an item number in Housefull being much talked about and a major soft drink commercial (featuring her along with Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt) currently on air. As she dominates air space week after week, Jackie talks to Joginder Tuteja about her special film, the difference between working in JKSAH and Aladin and many other things. If aliens really look like you, rest assured there would be many out there who would love to visit Venus. (Laughs) Yeah, I know, whether you could go there or I could ask my friends from Venus to fly down to Earth. Jokes apart, I am so happy with all the response that I have fetched for Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai ever since the promos hit air. There have been hundreds of messages on Twitter with queries like whether girls really look like me in Venus. You know the kind of silly harmless questions that teenagers ask. I think I should really approach authorities at Venus and ask them to make me their designated tourist ambassador. Seems, there is quite some curiosity about the planet today. I thought that perhaps I would be have to wear those long alien like ears as attachment True. However, when the film came to you, weren't you worried about how the makers would present you on screen since you are playing an alien being? I was really expecting some terrifying things (says in mock horror). I thought that perhaps I would be have to wear those long alien like ears as attachment. You never know about this young team of Milap (Zaveri), Nikhil (Advani) and Riteish, they are capable of doing anythin (smiles). On a serious note though, the fact is that you always carried a dream of working in a quintessential Bollywood film. Aladin may have been a lost opportunity for you but I am sure JKSAH must have fulfilled that desire of yours? Yes, JKSAH is indeed a quintessential Bollywood film; it has the kind of elements that you expect from a Bollywood romcom. Aladin was a very different film; it had a different scale and note to it and honestly, it never actually felt like a core Bollywood outing. In fact, this is my way of complimenting Sujoy (Ghosh). However, in JKSAH there are songs and dances, emotional scenes and a lot more fun which fits into the Bollywood bracket. In the film you are wearing some short clothes. Were you comfortable with the thought, especially so because in Aladin you were covered from top to bottom? See, Aladin was more of a family entertainer and it was great doing it. It's because of that film that I have all my kiddie fans today. However, JKSAH is more for young adults and hence you have to cater to them. Was I worried about my clothes? Not at all because when you have Nikhil as a producer, you know that styling would be taken care of as he has great sense of styling. One cannot look vulgar for sure. Also, there is a way to wear a particular dress because vulgarity comes in when you portray stuff wrongly. Also, a lot has to do with your character and personality. Now these were some things that were pretty much taken care of in the film. Well, there is a scene in the film where you are wearing lingerie over your clothes... And isn't that hilarious? I mean this is a real example of how something looks cute rather than being risqué! This particular shot as well as many others that are devised around my shopping sequence were written impromptu on sets. We would come to the sets, read scenes and then add our own bit. There was a lot of improvisation involved and if you look at the original script and the final product, you would see so many changes. If you look at the original script and the final product, you would see so many changes Talking about hilarious things, I guess there is lot more humour that the trio of Riteish, Vishal (Malhotra) and you indulged in, both on and off the screen. Oh, how hilarious Vishal is (says animatedly). There are so many scenes featuring the three of us and I couldn't help myself laughing. The minute they would say their lines, I would just crack up. In the film, both Riteish and Vishal compliment each other so very well. Riteish is obviously believable as a simple and sweet lover boy. On the other hand Vishal gets the comic quotient bang on in his own whacky way. In that sense, kudos to Ritiesh because the most difficult thing to do in a comedy is to remain serious. Well, Milap and you appear to be having a serious mutual admiration society building up... (Laughs) I keep telling Milap that he has given me a dream role. The script written by him is so amazing and in fact when he had handed it over to me, I did ask him if he felt I was capable enough to do it. But he put so much of faith in me. See, not everybody gets such a good role in her very second film but I got it. Of course it is mutual that I worked even harder to ensure that I live up to the expectations. I owe so much to Milap; in fact I kind of kind of adore him. Well, talking about adoration, there have also been talks about that 'special something' brewing between you and Riteish. While it has become a trend of sorts to have talks about an affair between the lead pair days before the release of a film, doesn't it become a little too annoying after a period of time? The only thing that matters is my family and the people I work with and I get really concerned when such news pieces start making rounds. I get worried about what they would be thinking about their daughter. Also, I don't want industry people to get any wrong ideas because I have to interact with them for many more years to come. I am here for work and people should understand that I am serious about work rather than involving myself in any frivolities.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Apr 2010 | 4:06 am

Sultry Vidya to play sexy Silk Smitha - Times of India

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Sultry Vidya to play sexy Silk Smitha Times of India Believe it or not, Vidya Balan will soon play the doomed sex bomb Silk Smitha. Sounds incredible? But producer Ekta Kapoor's biopic on Silk Smitha titled The Dirty Picture will not focus on the sleaze but the tragedy behind the mask of the sex symbol ... Silk Smitha death tragedy is script for new movie starring Vidya Balaninfocera Vidya Balan to play screen siren Silk Smitha?Sify Vidhya Balan in Sexy Silk Smitha Biographical MovieIndian Viral Galatta.com -IndiaGlitz -Oneindia all 23 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Apr 2010 | 3:21 am