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Abhay, Irrfan, Farhan...Unlikely heroes shine in BollywoodThey aren't conventionally goodlooking, can't always shake a leg and their movies are not larger than life.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 9:32 am I am not the ambassador of Kochi team: Vidya Balan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 9:29 am Romance brewing on the sets of 'Pratigya'Usually lead pairs of TV shows are seen romancing each other, but the stars of "Pratigya" have found a way to put a twist even in this tale.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 9:23 am Ratan Rajput's broken dancing dreamsTV actress Ratan Rajput of "Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo" is upset after she couldn't do STAR Plus' reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha".Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 9:17 am Ammaji of 'Laado' turns stuntwomanActress Meghna Malik, who plays the powerful and intimidating 'Ammaji' in "Na Aana Iss Des Laado", pulled off a brave stunt by participating in a horse race without a body double.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 9:12 am TV actress Sangeeta Ghosh tired of good girl rolesShe has always been seen as an ideal daughter or a dedicated lover on the small screen.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 8:22 am It'll be Shahid-Ayesha vs witchy old lady: Varma
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 8:17 am Shahid visits his Paathshaala in Delhi
As a part of the promotions of his latest film Paathshaala (which releases today), Shahid Kapoor took a trip down memory lane and visited his own 'Paathshaala' in Delhi.
Dressed in a black jacket and sporting the much talked about bearded look, Shahid visited his old school- Gyan Bharti Public School- in Delhi, wherein he studied till the 4th grade. He met up with the students and the entire faculty of the school who welcomed him and took him on a short tour of the school. The star also had an opportunity to visit his old classroom which brought back memories of the days when he used to just be a carefree kid who enjoyed his school days. Shahid also got to meet two of his teachers who reminded him of his school days when he was a naughty but lovable child.
The kids from the school went crazy on seeing Shahid and were screaming for autographs and photographs with their favorite star. The school children had also organized a special programme for Shahid and the actor along with principal R.C. Shekhar enjoyed every minute of it.
After visiting his school, Shahid visited his old residence in the Press Enclave which is just a few blocks away from the school. Shahid grew up in Saket, South Delhi, where he used to live in a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flat with his maternal grandparents. The star went to the flat he once lived in and gave a pleasant surprise to the tenants who now stay there. They welcomed him home and the star had a pleasant conversation with them over some fresh home-made 'sherbet'.
Well, Shahid couldn't have asked for a better way to remember his 'Paathshaala' days.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Apr 2010 | 7:23 am Genelia D'Souza is latest brand ambassador of Margo Soaps
It's a common adage that 'Bollywood is the place where fate changes every Friday'. The same fact can also be reflected on the ever-changing ad arena. On one hand, where (almost) every single brand is trying to enhance its image by appointing Brand Ambassadors dime a dozen, even the Bollywood actors are also having a field day, under the sun!
In a place where 'replacement' seems to be the key word, comes yet more news which only reinstates the said term. India's most popular (natural) soap Margo, till late, which was endorsed by Rani Mukherjee. But, according to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, she has been replaced by the 'bubbly-cious' Genelia D'Souza. With this endorsement, it will be the ninth brand in the girl's kitty. For starters, the brands that she is endorsing includes the likes of Spinz, Cadbury's Perk, Fanta, Virgin Mobiles, LG Mobiles, Fastrack watches, Dabur hair Oil and Garnier.
To sum up, Genelia seems to be the flavour of every season and every reason!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Apr 2010 | 6:58 am It'll be Shahid-Ayesha vs crow-witchy old lady: VarmaRam Gopal Varma's spooky thriller "Phoonk 2" will compete with "Paathshala" this week and the filmmaker says it has to be seen whether audiences choose Shahid Kapoor-Ayesha Takia or his film's crow and a witchy old lady.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 6:39 am Talvin Singh takes on Punjabi folkThe ustad of British Asian Underground, is now rediscovering his roots through Punjabi poetry.Source: | 16 Apr 2010 | 6:09 am Krantiveer, once moreDirector Mehul Kumar is ready with a sequel to his 1994 blockbuster Krantiveerbut Part 2 doesn’t feature Nana Patekar or Dimple KapadiaSource: | 16 Apr 2010 | 5:56 am Bollywood needs experiments in Horror: RGV
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 5:40 am Gurinder Chadha's big fat Punjabi weddingGurinder Chadha’s It’s A Wonderful Afterlife revolves around a wedding. Interestingly, several of Chadha’s films, whether it’s Monsoon Wedding, Bride And Prejudice ...Source: | 16 Apr 2010 | 5:39 am Bruce Willis is sick of being a tough copHollywood actor Bruce Willis talks about his cop movies, his latest action flick Cop Out, retiring from music, his inspiration, being an action star and more. Here' the actor in an exclusive chat.Source: | 16 Apr 2010 | 5:25 am Help, horror stalks Bobby and MugdhaBobby Deol in a horror film? It’s true. And debutant director Rajeev Virani insists that the reason the actor was easy to convince was because this was one genre he hadn’t dabbled in earlier.Source: | 16 Apr 2010 | 5:16 am Asin rushed to hospitalAsin was in her make-up van, readying for the shoot of her Tamil film Kaavalkaran in Karaikudi, when a weird smell wafted around her and made her suddenly uneasy.Source: | 16 Apr 2010 | 5:03 am "Phoonk 2 is a horror film while Phoonk was definitely not" - Milind Gadagkar
Yet another debutant director gets ready to realise his big screen dreams today. Milind Gadagkar, a 30 something young man who had written Phoonk, is having some nervous moments as his debut directorial effort plays on screens starting today. Though the first in the series was directed by Ram Gopal Varma, when Milind came with the idea of Phoonk 2, he was given a free hand to also direct it. Milind put things together entirely by not just bringing the original cast (Sudeep, Amruta Khanvilkar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Ahsaas Channa) together but also wrapping up the principal shooting in a record time (37 days). Hours before the release of the film, Milind gets chatting with Joginder Tuteja about the 'horror' of Phoonk 2, the lack of black magic element in the sequel and how he doesn't believe in either ghosts or God.
Milind, Phoonk had black magic as it's USP and it was one of the major reasons why it struck a chord with the audience because it was something new being offered. In Phoonk 2, is the same theme of black magic being explored or do we see something different here?
There is absolutely no black magic element in Phoonk 2. Let me tell you how the story moves ahead here. See, this family headed by Sudeep is happy all over again after the story came to a positive ending in Phoonk. However, this woman (Ashwini) who was killed now returns as a ghost and totally terrorises this family. The kind of fear which sets in is far more complex this time around.
There is absolutely no black magic element in Phoonk 2
And how have you projected this fear?
See, none of us has ever seen a ghost. We don't quite know what it is capable of doing. So the basic context of Phoonk 2 is that if a ghost exists then there are so many evil things that it can do which are totally unimaginable to us and unexplored. Personally even I haven't seen a ghost. Moreover, I don't even believe in ghosts. Or for that matter God. So the question is - 'If anything supernatural actually exists, then how badly can it terrorise? Can you even expect what is going to come your way? Do you know what is going to happen next? Can you plan anything at all? Can you escape something which is so dangerously and cunningly laid out in front of you?' You are rendered helpless.
Before the release of Shaapit, Vikram Bhatt had apparently challenged the entire theory around 'scaring people in an empty theatre'. He had said that the real challenge lied for someone to be scared while sitting with hundreds of other people. What do you have to say?
Honestly, I haven't read any such statement. However, I totally subscribe to the theory that the real test for a person is to sit alone in a horror movie. Otherwise typically in a packed auditorium when a scary film starts, people start giving those false cry. They do that in order to control the fear within them. However, watching a movie alone is a different experience altogether. A person has to be really brave.
Personally, for you too it must have been a brave decision to helm Phoonk 2, right? After all there are many out there who would be expecting something far better than Phoonk here.
It was never a challenge thrown to me by anyone, including Ramu, to make the sequel better and prove anything to the world. In any case, Phoonk 2 is a horror film while Phoonk was definitely not. It was mainly a scary film that projected the state of mind of worried parents who were going through unpleasant incidents in their lives. What had truly happened was that when Phoonk became a hit, a couple of writers including me got the structure of Phoonk 2 in place. Since I had a certain conviction around the story, Ramu told me that I was the best person to direct it as well. Neither did he throw me a challenge now was I expecting one from him. The point is that since he had so much confidence in me, I saw no reason why I should not have any confidence in myself.
Phoonk 2 is a horror film while Phoonk was definitely not
Now that the film is releasing today, how confident are you?
Well, I am confident for sure. The film is just 1 hour and 50 minutes. We have tried to keep it slick and to the point. Ramu has seen the film and loved it. That's reassuring as well.
But then you do arrive along with Paathshaala. Don't you see any competition there?
I don't know much about this competition business yaar. May be after I have done 2-3 films, I would truly get an idea of what really is competition. Since this is my first film, I am not even thinking about the other film. I totally believe though that every film finds its own audience if it deserves so. We all know that Lagaan and Gadar released on the same day and still they were huge. Now how do you explain that? No, I am not trying to compare my film with these classics but the fact is that if a film is good, it will do well. In any case I have been so busy till yesterday as well that I haven't had time to think about competition. And honestly, I don't care either!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Apr 2010 | 4:44 am Shekhar Kapur on Cannes Festival juryInternationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be on the jury panel at the prestigious 63rd Cannes Film Festival, being held from May 12 to 23.Source: | 16 Apr 2010 | 4:32 am "It is true that I was offered a role in The Matrix" - Lara Dutta
After having getting tremendous response to the first part of the interview with Lara Dutta, we though that nothing in the world can be more apt than to bring to you the second part of this heartfelt interview of the Diva who also celebrates her birthday today! In this part of the interview, a candid Lara speaks about how she ended up watching Maine Pyaar Kiya a whopping 16 times, her tryst with The Matrix and much more, including the never-before told secret about her tattoo! All this and mush, mush more. Read on to discover the real Lara Dutta!
Was there any time in your life, when you encountered a 'Housefull' board for the film that you madly wanted to see? If yes, what did you do? Did you resort to buying tickets in black?
Many, many times. My sister, who is much older to me, was dating someone (her current husband) when I was in my fifth standard. And all thanks to her, I landed up seeing the film Maine Pyar Kiya a whopping 16 times! And it was for this film, when I saw the 'Housefull' board many times. As far as me buying any ticket in black, there are only very few films whose tickets I have bought myself!
When I was in my fifth standard, I landed up seeing Maine Pyar Kiya a whopping 16 times!
Past-ghost rumors have it that you were offered a role in by-now-cult Hollywood blockbuster The Matrix and that you turned it down? If true, then why?
Lets face it that it will only require a fool's brains to be turning down the role because of the script. But the fact is that it is true, I was offered a role in The Matrix. But this happened during my 'Miss Universe' days. I turned it down as my mother fell really sick during that time (December 2001, to be precise) and I very badly wanted to come back home and be with her.
Talking about Hollywood, will you ever say yes to a role of a Bond's girl?
I don't mind being a Bond girl, but, at the end of the day, I do have my reservations. I don't think that I am comfortable enough taking off my clothes for the screen. So, it obviously has to be a role that doesn't entitle that.
A very stark observation that two of your superhit films Andaaz and No Entry had your name as Kajal. Did you ever 'recommend' that name to any of your producer?
I have never recommended the Kajal name to my directors saying that, "Yeh picture mein mera naam Kajal rakho, picture superhit hoga". I do agree that Kajal was indeed a lucky name for me. As a matter of fact, my name was Kajal even in Dosti, if I am not wrong!
I have never told my directors that, "Ye picture mein mera naam Kajal rakho, picture superhit hoga".
What's the status of Banda YeH Bindaas Hai?
Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai is releasing this year. And yes, I am eagerly looking forward to my role in the film. And for the records, Banda Ye Bindaas Hai is not entirely an adaptation of My Cousin Vinny. This is adapted to the Indian audience's sensibility. As you rightly said, it is indeed a very special film for me.
What about the sequel to Partner?
Nothing as of now. At this point in time, it's still in the development stages. I don't think that any final decision has been taken in that regards.
Having spoken about the 'present' and 'future', let's get a bit nostalgicâ¦straight into your Miss Universe days. Your introduction as Miss India on stage said that "You want to direct documentaries on wildlife do white water rafting and check the Himalayas." How much of these aspirations have seen the face of reality? Or do they still exist in your 'to-do' things?
I have done white water rafting. I haven't checked the Himalayas as yet. I do still want to direct a film, as I feel that it's the but-obvious natural transition of where I will eventually head. For the records, I am NOT directing a film as was reported in a leading daily. I don't think that I am equipped to direct a film right now as I still am learning at every point. And when I want to go behind the camera, I will make sure that I am well versed to do so.
Now, for the last of the 'nostalgic' questions from your Miss Universe days. Are you in touch with your 'Angels' Suzy, James and Christen, and Tony and Minda, your friend, philosopher and guide?
Yes. I am in touch with some of the girls and a lot of people from the Miss Universe organization.
Can you touch upon what's the habit of '8 @ 8' that you religiously follow?
I am on twitter and it really becomes very difficult to answer people individually. So, I noticed that most questions have a pattern and that many of them are repetitive. So, I decided that the easiest way to really interact with your fans who are sincerely following you on twitter is to do a session called '8 @ 8'. Under this, I religiously answer 8 questions at 8 pm every night. Let me confess that I haven't done '8 @ 8' for a while now as I have been extensively traveling. I have been in the US for almost a month. But, I will be back soon, restarting the '8 @ 8'.
I decided that the easiest way to really interact with your fans who are sincerely following you on twitter is to do a session called '8 @ 8'
In an industry, where there are no permanent enemies and friends, is there anyone whom you can term as your '3 am friend'?
I do have my 3 am friend but not from the industry. They are from outside the industry.
Now for a question that every fan of yours must have been dying to ask, but didn't know how to ask. So, here it is. What is the significance behind the rose tattoo that's on the ankle of your right leg?
The tattoo that I have is a rose with a twine. While the rose signifies fragility, the twine signifies strength. Both of these form my personality!
Give us three reasons as to why Housefull is a good watch?
Firstly, if you don't go, you will miss the biggest entertainer of the year. Second is that if you want to watch Riteish, Akshay and me crawling around with our hands and knees before the tiger that's sitting in the living room of our house, then, you should go and watch this film. And the last reason is that it's an incredibly fabulous looking cat performing some incredibly fabulous looking comedy in an incredibly fabulous house! (laughs)
Amongst all this, does Lara Dutta form the icing on the cake?
You bet!
In conversation with Lara Dutta - Part 1Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Apr 2010 | 4:05 am Salil Ankola ordered to vacate flatCricketer-turned actor Salil Ankola is once again in the news for his alcoholism. After barely managing to hold onto his family Ankola’s errant ways has reportedly cost him his accommodation in Mumbai. According to a report, Ankola was asked to vacateSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:44 am Kamal Hassan's Nayagan is Murali's favourite filmIt looks like the International cricketers of Srilankan team have great affinity for Indian films. Previously, we had one of the top-charting players from this team approaching Hrithik Roshan for a super-hero project. Surprisingly, much impressed with the script, the B-TownSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:42 am Gopika gives birth to a baby girlVersatile actress Gopika and Dr.Ajilesh have been blessed with a baby girl yesterday (April 15). Both the mother and the baby are in good health. Her parents Anto Francis and Tessy Anto will be joining them soon.Gopika married Dr.Ahilesh, who practicesSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:41 am Pattinson is too young to play Kurt Cobain, says LoveCourtney Love said that Twilight actor Robert Pattinson can not fit in the role of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain in his proposed biopic. Cobain’s widow described the idea of roping in RoPattz for the biopic as 'stupid'. The singer said thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:41 am Genelia D'Souza in Rani's shoesIt's a common adage that 'Bollywood is the place where fate changes every Friday'. The same fact can also be reflected on the ever-changing ad arena. On one hand, where (almost) every single brand is trying to enhance its image bySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:34 am I have ideas till Phoonk 33: Ram Gopal Varma - Times of India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:29 am Shahid going on long bike rides to spend some time alone for Mausam
Shahid has been wrenched away from the 'thick' of things. Just when he needed to feel like a solitary brooder for his father's film where he plays an air force officer and hence a man who spends many hours flying high above the noise and bustle of day to day life, he had shooed back into noisy civilization.
The double dose of publicity for his two forthcoming films Paathshaala and Badmaash Company have come in the way of Shahid's deep and purportedly uninterrupted preparation for his father's film Mausam.
Shahid who plays a romantic loner in Mausam was just getting into his solitary space taking long mo'bike rides in the night to understand what it feels like to be completely on his own, when he has been yanked back into the thick of things with a series of never-ending publicity and promotion for two films.
Shahid is constantly in and out of interviews. Sometimes he gets so confused he wonders which of the two films he's meant to be talking about.
And this is the last distraction he needed when he wanted to be alone.
To prepare for his part in Mausam, Shahid wanted to be completely on his own, a luxury that he can't afford at the moment. At the same time he doesn't want to lose the thread of the lonely lover-boy's character that he is playing in Mausam.
To remain within the character's comfort zone, Shahid nowadays takes off on those long night-time mo'bike rides of his cutting into darkness at a lightning speed.
Shahid says going off on his mo-bike is the only way to understand the full significance of solitude in Mumbai. And he's applying it to the fullest at this moment.
Says the method actor. "Yes I love biking on my own. I often take off in Mumbai on my bike during the night. Riding my mo'bike relaxes me, opens up my mind and helps me understand myself better as a human being and an actor."
He admits the role in Mausam requires him to be on his own. "But even otherwise I like going out riding on my own anonymously. It helps me unwind. I think every actor likes to be alone. In any case I am not a group person. I don't move around with 25 hangers-on. I have 3-4 close friends. They are the ones I spend my time with besides my family."
Shahid does get recognized even in the middle of the night when he takes off his helmet at a traffic signal. "Sure I get recognized on the streets. But no one really bothers me. And really, you can't stop doing what you have to out of the fear of being recognized."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:18 am Gopika's family welcomes a new memberGopika is very well remembered as a homely girl in most of her films. Her done roles in movies like Veruthey Oru Bharya, Swa Le, Mayavi..all denote her like a girl next door. With her out-standing performances in films, she wasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:17 am Bharti's dream comes true with LapataganjBharti Achrekar is a renowned actress from the Marathi/Hindi film and Television industry. She had always harboured a dream to work with SAB TV. Well, eventually it paid off and she will be seen playing a prominent character in SAB TV’sSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:11 am Thrilled to sing after 40 years of composing: Rajesh RoshanHe has been in the industry for about 40 years and churned out soulful tunes like "Jab koi baat bigad jaye" and "Dil kya kare".Source: Entertainment News | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:05 am Salman's 10 Ka Dum starts from Sept 4The channel and Salman’s fans, both are waiting for the third season of ‘Dus Ka Dum’, the game show on Sony TV. Rumors where out regarding the launch of the show in the July but Salman himself cleared the air withSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:48 am MEET: Five men in Ash's life - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:37 am Wishing Lara Dutta a very happy Birthday
"I think pageants like the Miss Universe pageant give us young women a platform to foray into the fields that we want to, forge ahead, be it entrepreneurship, be it the armed forces, be it politics. It gives us the platform to voice our choices and opinions and makes us strong and independent that we are today."
The above mentioned lines might just pass off as 'mere words' to many, but for today's Birthday girl Lara Dutta, it means the Universe to her, for it was this answer that got (read 'earned') her the much coveted Miss Universes crown! Lara, as they say, is definitely God's best ever gift to mankind! There's nothing that's imperfect about this damsel. One look at this girl and even the term 'imperfect' gets itself split into 'I M Perfect'! A few of Lara's 'hearti-facts' in Bollywood can be witnessed ( read 'experienced') in films like Andaaz, Khakee, Masti, Kaal, No Entry, Partner... to name a few. The fact also remains that the whole of Bollywood is waiting for the release of this PYT's next biggie titled Housefull, more eagerly than scientists waiting for the Halley's Comet
Please join Bollywood Hungama as we wish Lara Dutta a very happy birthday, by posting your wishes below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:34 am Oprah Winfrey to star in her own reality showWashington (ANI): Oprah Winfrey will be starring in her own reality show featuring the last season of her talk show. Winfrey, 56, is saying goodbye to the talk show that has dominated the airwaves for 24 years, and every moment ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:34 am Shahid is now busy with MausamShahid has been wrenched away from the ‘think’ of things. Just when he needed to feel like a solitary brooder for his father’s film where he plays an Airforce officer and hence a man who spends many hours flying high aboveSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:28 am A Housefull of birthday wishes for Lara Dutta - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:52 am Paathshaala : Movie review'Paathshaala', sharing its release with RGV's Phoonk 2 hits the cinema houses today on April 16. The film under the direction of Milind Ukey has a topical story highlighting the problems in education institutions.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:21 am Prince an unexpected hit? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 15 Apr 2010 | 4:36 pm Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels get separatedThis Hollywood break up has surprised everyone because Melissa and Tammy were very happy together. Few years back Michaels helped Etheridge to save her life when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. 'When it was over, I came home to abouquetSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Apr 2010 | 4:01 pm Kate Hudson breast implants: Looking hot in latest photos,check out.'I have small breasts, obviously,' Kate said back 2002 Golden Globes. 'It's nice to be able to wear a plunging neckline and have it be elegant.' But now the lady will not feel like that. According to sources Kate went through breast implant surgerySource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:16 pm Peter Steele died: Type O Negative band confirmsMike Renault member of his band wrote an e-mail to an news website that 'Peter passed away last night. As of now it appears to have been heart failure,' and included that, 'That's all the details we have right nowSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Apr 2010 | 1:09 pm American Idol 2010 Results: Check who is eliminated.In American Idol 2010 the episode of April 14 waved off two contestants. Katie Stevens was the first one to be eliminated from the show and the other was Andrew GarciaSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Apr 2010 | 12:45 pm All isn’t well with AnnaBritish actress Anna Friel has moved in her West End co-star Joseph Cross into her Los Angeles mansion. She earlier insisted that they are good friends, but...Source: | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:39 am Regional cinema finds niche in Bollywood-crazy IndiaMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood may be the buzz word for the Indian film industry but bolder themes and corporate funding are signalling a rebirth for regional cinema in the country.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:38 am Preview: How To Train Your DragonLong ago, up North on the Island of Berk, a young Viking named Hiccup wants to join his town’s fight against raiding dragons.Source: | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:21 am Shekhar Kapur on Cannes feature film juryInternationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be on the jury panel at the prestigious 63rd Cannes Film Festival, being held from May 12-23.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:16 am Indian director's debut film selected for CannesVikramaditya Motwane's directorial debut "Udaan", featuring popular TV actors Ronit Roy and Ram Kapoor, is the only Indian movie to be screened at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival being held between May 12-23.Source: Entertainment News | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:06 am Check Out: Gang of Golmaal 3 having blast in Goa
After two super-hit films in the Golmaal series, Rohit Shetty and Dhilin Mehta once again team up to bring the third installment- Golmaal 3 which is all set to release this Diwali. Apart from Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Kareena Kapoor, this time around you also have Mithun Chakraborty, Kunal Khemu, Ratna Pathak Shah and Johnny Lever joining the madness.
An interesting aspect of this film is the special look given to the various characters. While Ajay will be seen in a completely new look with an amazingly toned and tattooed torso, even the rest of the guys like Arshad, Tusshar, Shreyas and Kunal will be seen in some really hatke avatar. As for Bebo, rest assured she will bring her own style quotient to this star-studded film.
So, until the film's promos come out, we leave you with this memorable pic that features the cast and crew of the film who are currently having a blast shooting for the second schedule of the film in the sun-clad beaches of Goa.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:59 am Films hitting theaters todayPhoonk 2 and Paathshala are going to battle it out at the BO. Different genres but the films have one thing in common – RGV and Shahid are both hungry for a hit. Will this be their lucky day. The numbers will tell. Also releasing today...Source: | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:48 am Preview: Paathshala
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:16 am KJo asks followers on Twitter to come up with title for Stepmom remake
Karan Johar's official remake of the Julia Roberts- Susan Sarandon starrer Stepmom is yet to find a title and like always the ever-popular filmmaker has come up with an innovative way to zero in on a suitable title for this film. Karan, who is extremely active on social networking site Twitter, has asked his many followers to give him suitable options for this Siddharth Malhotra directed film that stars Kajol, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in lead roles.
A few days ago, Karan had tweeted, "Hey all...any title suggestions for our official Stepmom adaptation film. Hindi titles preferably. Will be grateful forever if any of u can help." Needless to say there were quite a few creative minds who started tweeting various title options and four such titles seem to have caught the fancy of KJo and his team. "Hey...our shortlist for Stepmom title options...which one do you like... Love You Maa...We Are Family...Hamesha and Forever...and Ghar?"
Even Arjun Rampal who stars in the film seems to be asking for title options from his fans on Twitter and has even promised to take the one who comes up with the perfect title for dinner and a private screening. In Rampal's own words, "Think of other titles for Stepmom, forget the ones sent, the winner I will take for dinner and the private screening. Lol."
One will have to wait and watch if the makers go ahead with one of these four titles or still wait for more interesting titles from their followers on Twitter.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:45 am Pixion VFX glitters Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Produced by Warner Bros & People Tree Films and directed by the debutant Milap Zaveri, Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is another romantic-comedy which illustrates love, in an innovative way. What adds glitter to the movie is the vfx executed by Mumbai based VFX house Pixion.
Boasting of around 600 shots, the movie extensively consists of chroma replacements and CG properties. Says Viral Thakkar, CG head at Pixion, "The main idea behind using VFX in the movie was to make the narrative of the film better. CG props, environment etc used in the movie helped director and his team to bring out their imagination at their best."
The film revolves around Ritesh Deshmukh who finds no worldly girl that fascinates him and Tara (Jacqueline Fernandez), an alien from Venus who comes to find love on earth.
"Basically, most of the shots were shot using green plates, as it would have been tiresome to do so without it, and since Ritesh and Jacqueline had done a vfx film earlier, the crew didn't have to put in any extra effort. The main task was planning out the shots thoroughly before we take it to the sets", adds Milap.
In this exclusive case study, Bollywood Hungama brings you a shot breakdown of some the best shots from the movie, courtesy, People Tree, Warner Brothers and Pixion.
Click on the thumbnails below to check out the shot breakdown:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:34 am "Paathshaala is about problems that are happening today in schools" - Milind Ukey
He has directed the acclaimed Marathi film Devki which won 27 awards, he is also the director of India's most successful animation film Hanuman and now he is all set to make his mainstream Bollywood directorial debut with the Shahid Kapoor- Ayesha Takia- Nana Patekar starrer Paathshaala. He is none other than Milind Ukey. Milind was live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat to interact with his fans. For all those who missed this fun-filled session, here are the excerpts:
Milind Ukey: Hi. This is Milind Ukey only on Bollywood Hungama.com
R A J E : so how was it making the film?
Milind Ukey: it was a great experience. To make a film based on real issues and social issues though not easy on a commercial setup, but nevertheless we were well prepared to make this film and what we thought we captured on screen... Hope people like it.
Mrbean : kaise hain aap milind jee?
Milind Ukey: I am fine thank you
Milind Ukey: Mrbean...it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Shahid is a very intelligent and creative actor. His inputs to the film are invaluable. When you watch him in the film, you will never see him as Shahid Kapoor but the character Rahul Prakash Udyawar.
angle : so whats Paathshaala like?
Milind Ukey: Paathshaala is about the problems that are happening right now in schools, that the students and parents are facing, problems that the teachers are facing. WE have a lot of shortcomings in the education system which we are trying to point out in this film.
Mrbean : how was it working with Shahid?
Milind Ukey: Mrbean...it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Shahid is a very intelligent and creative actor. His inputs to the film are invaluable. When you watch him in the film, you will never see him as Shahid Kapoor but the character Rahul Prakash Udyawar.
HANDSOME : what inspired u to make a film like Paathshaala?
Milind Ukey: Ahmed has originally thought of the idea and we got in touch through a common friend. He narrated it to me and I liked the idea immediately. As I was also doing research on the similar problems in the education system
Mrbean : tell us bout ur experience shooting the film?
Milind Ukey: shooting this film was a bit hectic becos we had to erect a huge set at Film city and we had to finish the film within minimum days. Secondly we had to shoot with almost 100 kids everyday and some days there were even 500 childen. Another thing was the availability of limited dates of Shahid , Nana and Ayesha. So it was indeed a big challenge to finish such a high quality film within 36 days. we were well prepared on the papers before the shoot began and at times we shot with 2 - 3 cameras, so though it was a hectic affair we are satisfied with the outcome.
faizan ali : sir will ur film be releasing here in Pakistan?
Milind Ukey: thats yet not decided faizan but I hope that it releases there too
Mrbean : and what about ayesha takia sir
Milind Ukey: ayesha is a very natural actress.She needs minimum brief to portray her character. She is a very sensitive human being so for me it was very easy to work with her. As a teacher Anjali Mathur, Ayesha comes across as a very lovable character on screen
Milind Ukey: ya...they are doing very well right now. Aye Khuda is hitting the top of the charts both sales wise and in terms of ringtone downloads. Though Hanif is a new music director, his quality of music is at par with any established music director at present. The tone is very modern and melodious, it cant escape any musical ears.
faizan ali : the songs of ur movie is fab
Milind Ukey: ya...they are doing very well right now. Aye Khuda is hitting the top of the charts both sales wise and in terms of ringtone downloads. Though Hanif is a new music director, his quality of music is at par with any established music director at present. The tone is very modern and melodious, it cant escape any musical ears.
Mrbean : ohh great sir aapka agala movie kounsa hain?
Milind Ukey: i am still writing a script and waiting for Paathshaala to release so that I can create a right set up for my new screenplay
Mrbean : who do u think is the best in the industry as of now?
Milind Ukey: there are many but one person I deeply admire is Aamir Khan. I find him not only a great actor but a complete filmmaker. A visionary and a lot to learn from.
malika : what bout shooting with the kids did u screen test them all? how did u select them if not?
Milind Ukey: malika...we screen tested all the kids and we had a wonderful time during the audition. Few kids like Swini Khara, Ali Haji, and Dwij didnt need to go through the auditions as they are already established actors
Mrbean : where did u shoot for the film?
Milind Ukey: we constructed a huge 20000 sq feet set in Film City. Entire film was shot in one set.
sania:::)) : what made u choose shahid and ayesha?
Milind Ukey: shahid and ayesha are childhood friends of ahmed khan and when ahmed wanted to make his first production along with his wife Shaira Khan, the old friendship came forward to give the shoulders.
leolo : sir what do u think is going to be the audience reaction to the film?
Milind Ukey: leolo...this film speaks the genuine and real life problems of parents, teachers and students. And the way we have picturised it , Paathshaala will hit straight to the hearts of people and I am sure its going to be a memorable film for years to come.
faizan ali : will you make an sequel of pattshalla?
Milind Ukey: that's an interesting qtn faizan...probably college ha ha ha... it all depends on the success of this film
Milind Ukey: malika...we screen tested all the kids and we had a wonderful time during the audition. Few kids like Swini Khara, Ali Haji, and Dwij didnt need to go through the auditions as they are already established actors
**** Mike **** : who would u like to cast in ur next film?
Milind Ukey: Aamir Khan
amirah khan : How is Nana Patekar to work with...is he temperamental?
Milind Ukey: Nana Patekar is a very methodical actor, a seniormost actor. So you have to be very well prepared and your home work has to be thorough. his creative levels are of very high standards which we have to match up to. so if any shortcomings are there, he would naturally question in his own way. What people call tantrums but I call it his right as an actor.
I WANT NOBODY : WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEXT MOVIE NAME
Milind Ukey: The War Of Panipat
leolo : ur a writer too? any film written yet?
Milind Ukey: no I have not written any film but I would be writing new script
Ankush : why did it take so long to release??
Milind Ukey: Ankush...any big film takes its own time to complete so one and half years for completion is a good time. It also took a little extra time to find a suitable release period which had to be the summer vacations
bhavi : how is avika gor in film
Milind Ukey: when avika gor started to act in the film, she had not done Balika vadhu. She was relatively new and thats why her role is smaller in the film but very nice and impt.
leolo : If not a writer director then what?
Milind Ukey: leolo...thats a good question...hmmmm I would be lost.
I WANT NOBODY : sir do u read? what are ur hobbies?
Milind Ukey: I read a lot particularly on socio-political issues, philosophy, listening to music. In short, anything and everything related to the films.
Mike : Would you ever venture into horror films?
Milind Ukey: I wont call them horror films but maybe I'd make a supernatural thriller to depict the forbidden truths about life and death.
Milind Ukey: I wont call them horror films but maybe I'd make a supernatural thriller to depict the forbidden truths about life and death.
sam24 : sir, which is ur best film till date?
Milind Ukey: Paathshaala
Mike : you made an animation film...but really our animation is still way behind hollywood ...why?
Milind Ukey: we dont have the budgets and enough creative ideas.
sam24 : Do you think this film is a breakthrough for you as a director as well?
Milind Ukey: Certainly Yes Sam becos it creates for me a big platform in the commercial film industry
Arun : whats your favourite hollywood film and why?
Milind Ukey: Arun...so many of them but I would say The Hurt Locker moved me deeply for last so many days.
IMwhatIM : Sir....Whoz that cute kid nr U?
Milind Ukey: ha ha thats my son Krishng
Deepali : whose your favourite bollywood actress...
Milind Ukey: Deepali...all time fav is Madhubala
Milind Ukey: Deepali...all time fav is Madhubala
faizan ali : can you make a movie on MUGHAL EMPIRE??
Milind Ukey: in fact The War of Panipat would be somewhere near portraying the Mughal culture
Arun : i did watch hurt locker and didnt see anything moving in it... i think waltz with bashir is better... ur coments?
Milind Ukey: I have yet not seen it
IMwhatIM : Whch s ur fav song?
Milind Ukey: so many of them yaar but I like Zara Zara from RHTDM
Praful : considering your experinece pathshaala is abig film for you...r u nervous?
Milind Ukey: yes a bit Praful. How much ever hard work you do but its peoples verdict that finally matters and thats what makes us nervous
I WANT NOBODY : if he is grown up for example would u like your son to be an actor
Milind Ukey: rather i would like him to be a director becos he already asks me questions which are more like a director
Kooool : Hi milind first of best of Luck for your Upcoming movie...! can i ask that why you have titled it as "Paathshaala" like a typical hindi???
Milind Ukey: the film deals so much with the inherent issues of education system and they are so much Indian in their nature that the name should immediately reflect ingenuity of the subject matter
leolo : are you on any networking site? what do you use it for?
Milind Ukey: facebook
SANIA.....:) : sir wht do you think about shahrukhkhan
Milind Ukey: he is a great showman
I WANT NOBODY : which grade is your son studying,sir?
Milind Ukey: he is in 1st std
Arun : Do you think celebs talking abt their movies and the details before release on social networking sites is a good idea?
Milind Ukey: todays media interaction is completely changed compared to the earlier times. Now there are too many options for entertainment than films, hence film cast and crew need to create a direct communication with their audiences which will help enough grounds to receive the film in the correct light.
IMwhatIM : Howz d Promotion f Paathshala gng?
Milind Ukey: as you see on the television, its all over the place and we have wonderful hoarding displays in Mumbai plus our music is a hit on the radio so in all we have top class promotions carried out by EROS Intl and PaperDoll Productions
I WANT NOBODY : i thik your next film will be superhit all the best
Milind Ukey: thank you very much..so sweet of you
I WANT NOBODY : has he watched the film yet?
Milind Ukey: yes he has just seen the film and he cried in the film and he said he loved the film and would love to show all his friends. He asked me one qtn- How do I know about the dreams of the characters in the film and how do I take that scenes of that dreams onto the screen? If you can answer that qtn pls let me knw
IMwhatIM : what are ur plans post the release of the film? will u go on a vacation?
Milind Ukey: I need a vacation very badly but lets see
sam24 : if u have to remake any movie from hollywood which one it wud be ?
Milind Ukey: i dont believe in remakes
IMwhatIM : DO you think we should do away with lip sync...its so yesterday...
Milind Ukey: no not yet. Our Indian films are still has its unique form and we still have a strong musical culture which should be preserved inform of lip sync songs
Milind Ukey: guys it was great fun chatting live with all of you....will come back after the film is released and share more. Do catch Paathshaala at a theatre near you this friday april 16th...love...MilindSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:18 am Jamie Foxx gets animated
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:50 am Ashutosh Gowariker's next on life of Gautam Buddha
Having made epic films like Swades, Jodhaa Akbar and Lagaan; after having worked with the likes of Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, Ashutosh Gowariker has set off on another tryst, which from his previous track record isn't just another run of the mill, but yet again a film of gigantic scale.
Ashutosh isn't keen on taking an established actor to play this role as he believes their star value will affect come in the way of the character. He is looking out for a fresh face to play the part. One who can do justice to the innocence of the character of Siddhartha. Gowariker is going the web way, as he calls out actors around the globe to log onto the site named Buddha-movie.com and download the sample scene and upload their audition videos and pictures.
The story focuses on the life of Prince Siddhartha and his journey to enlightenment where he becomes Gautam Buddha. In the vein of the film Gladiator, Buddha is an historical epic story that appeals to young as well as mature global audience.
Producer Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi says, "This will be the first global film coming from India for the global audience about the man who brought India to the world map and the philosophy that will make the world live as one family."
Further he adds, "This film is long overdue and the need of the hour in the world we all are living in. The search for Siddhartha's character in the film will be one who the youth of the world can connect with."
While Ashutosh Gowariker says, "I have always been fascinated with the story of Prince Siddhartha who renounced his life of luxury and family, in search of an answer to what causes human suffering and subsequently attained enlightenment and came to be known as Buddha. To portray the innocence of Prince Siddhartha and the compassion of the 'enlightened one', I am looking for a fresh face, and hence, this nationwide, worldwide search."
Here is an opportunity for all those who've been garnering a dream to work with Ashutosh Gowariker, as he gets set to make another epic film that is bound to appeal to audiences young and old across the globe.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:59 am Peter Steele dead? Died because of heart attack?Peter Steele, the forty-eight year old frontman of the gothic rock band, Type O Negative has died from heart failure. It was reported that Peter had a heart failure on April 14, 2010. Peter was the lead singer for the Type O Negative.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:44 am SRK and KJo to host first ever IPL Awards
Best buddies Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar have co-hosted many Bollywood award functions in the past and now for the first time ever the duo will be seen hosting the grand IPL Awards scheduled to take place on April 23rd in Mumbai this year. The announcement was made by IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi at a function in Mumbai yesterday.
With the whole nation being gripped by the IPL frenzy, the organizers have decided to come up with the first ever IPL Awards which will recognize the best performances and honour the best players of the IPL. Some of the categories are Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Fielder, Best IPL Debutante, Most Consistent Performer, Most Dramatic Performance and Breakthrough Performance. The winners in these categories will be selected by an esteemed jury comprising of Lalit Modi, Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, Harsha Bhogle, Javagal Srinath and umpire Simon Taufel. Apart from the jury awards there is also a separate section for the Viewers' Choice Awards where cricket fans will get to vote for their favorite performers from the IPL.
In true IPL style, the evening will be a fusion of cricketing and entertainment excellence, with some of India's biggest names, including AR Rahman, Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan, set to deliver their trademark energy and style. Besides, the event will also feature performances by some leading cricketers, who will show they are equally talented off the field too.
With the who's who of the cricketing and entertainment world in attendance, this high profile event surely seems like the perfect finish to what has been a fantastic 45 days of non-stop entertainment.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 4:39 am Deepika opens up on her 'relationship status' with Siddharth Mallya
One catches Deepika Padukone in a fiery mood. And rightly so. Right after a very public break up with Ranbir Kapoor, she has found herself in the midst of one rumour after another. Whether it was her alleged proximity to Farhan Akhtar during the making of Karthik Calling Karthik (something which was rubbished in no uncertain terms by both the actors) or her so-called refusal to work with Ranbir (which was again passed off as idle gossip by people close to the actor), Deepika had to face an unnecessary storm when she would have rather spoken about her work.
In a happy professional scenario that she is currently enjoying with a line up of projects round the corner, she is also (unnecessarily) forced to spend her time and energy in response to insinuations that she could well be dating Siddharth Mallya. For the uninitiated, Siddharth is the son of liquor baron Vijay Mallya who is also the owner of Royal Challengers Bangalore, an IPL team for which Deepika Padukone is the Brand Ambassador.
"If I am sitting with the owner of my IPL team, there is no reason why I should be linked up to him", Deepika flares up the moment this topic of discussion opens up, "If I am the face of the team, isn't it obvious that I would be sitting up with? I would be there with him supporting my team, right? It's but obvious that I would also be photographed. But does that mean I am going around with a guy? Come on, let's grow up. All of this just doesn't make any sense at all."
Perhaps this is also because of her current 'single status'.
"You know, all of this has become way too predictable", Deepika forces a smile here, "Every fortnight there is one link up or another. Today, even if I go out with my cousin brother, I am sure to see a headline next morning with announcement of yet another new relationship of mine. Really, it's all such a big joke now."
How are her parents reacting to such 'jokes'? Don't they get furious when stories about her daughter fill tabloids for all the wrong reasons when instead she should have been in news for the plethora of work that she currently had in hand.
"I think even my parents have really given up now", she sighs, "There is absolutely nothing for my parents as well to react at all. There are no clarifications required. All they want now is to read about the work that I am doing and this is what they expect from people as well. Of course initially it used to bother them as well me. I used to clarify about these news pieces and everyone would understand that eventually there was no truth in it all. However, now since I have been in the industry for 3 years now, all of us understand that most of the written word is untrue after all."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 4:17 am
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