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First northeast film to be screened at Cannes"Last of the Tattooed Head Hunters", a short English film about the Konyak Naga tribe, has become the first movie from northeast India to be screened at the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival, starting on May 12.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 8:38 am Bollywood seemed funny, yet fascinating: Barbara MoriMexican beauty Barbara Mori, who makes her Bollywood debut with "Kites", says she finds the melodrama and song-dance sequences of Hindi films "funny yet fascinating".Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 8:31 am Salman-Katrina hottest couple, SRK actor of the decade: PollBollywood actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif may be tight-lipped about their relationship status, but they have been voted the hottest couple of the decade in a poll by MSN India that also declared superstar Shah Rukh Khan the actor of the decade.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 8:11 am Big B spends an evening with TabuBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan spent a fun evening with his "Cheeni Kum" co-star Tabu.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 7:02 am Kristin Stewart not aboard 'Paani': Shekhar KapurInternationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has dismissed reports that "Twilight" star Kristin Stewart is working on his film "Paani".Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 6:56 am Aamir Khan launches National School Sanitation Initiative campaign
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In the past, Aamir Khan has been associated with many public awareness and social campaigns, such as the 'Athithidevo Bhava' campaign promoting tourism in India or the campaign to encourage people to go out and Vote. Now the 'Perfectionist' Khan has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the National School Sanitation Initiative by the Ministries of Urban Development and HRD.
Aamir, who in fact was holidaying with his family in France, took a day's break yesterday to return to Delhi and attend a function where he spoke on the importance of creating awareness about cleanliness in schools across the country.
One will have to wait and watch if Aamir's message comes across strongly and helps in bringing about a change in the sanitation levels in schools across the country.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Apr 2010 | 6:38 am SRK explains meaning of the title Ra.One
This year is likely to see the release of two big films with similar sounding titles. Yes...we are indeed referring to Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Shah Rukh Khan's home production Ra.One. However, the two similar sounding films are as different as chalk and cheese when it comes to their plotlines. While Mani's Abhi-Ash starrer is a modern-day adaptation of the mythological epic Ramayan, SRK's flick is a highly stylized film with a lot of gizmos and gadgets.
Coming to Ra.One, while it is known that SRK plays a super-hero kind of character in the film, what is not known is the fact that the title Ra.One is the acronym for 'Random Access-Version One'. This fact has been confirmed by the Superstar himself on Twitter. Says SRK, "Ra.One means Random Access- Version One, u will understand when u see the film. The Superhero is called G.One. Ra.One site will be up soon."
Meanwhile with his close friend and CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment- Bobby Chawla still admitted in the hospital, SRK has to even manage all the work related to production of Ra.One. SRK tweets, "Yes...wish Bobby my friend gets well sooner than soon. He is still in the hospital & the film is soo difficult in terms of production."
Looks like Ra.One is indeed taking a toll on SRK as he not only has to perform some heavy duty action sequences but also has to manage all aspects related to production.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Apr 2010 | 6:11 am Bollywood counts its losses in first quarterStudents and parents aren't the only ones waiting for results.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 6:10 am Illegal downloaders of Housefull, beware!Thinking of downloading Housefull from the internet for a free view? Beware! Director Sajid Khan says he has used an anti-piracy software to avoid any illegal downloads.Source: | 28 Apr 2010 | 5:53 am Khushboo pre-marital sex comments: All cases dismissed
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 5:38 am "Only superstars have huge B.O. pull & I'm nowhere near that standard" - Akshay
Akshay Kumar has stopped being diplomatic. After the onslaught that he faced with the release of Chandni Chowk To China, he decided to call 'enough is enough' and took a front foot during the promotion of Blue. He was quite vociferous about the current trend in Bollywood where negative reviews start floating through SMSes on Thursday night itself. He kept his head high up during De Dana Dan as well and is maintaining the same mood for Housefull as well, which many tout as being all set to fetch the biggest ever opening of Akshay's career.
This appears to be a good follow up to the 2006-2008 phase for Akshay when number of his films worked primarily due to his star presence and knack of going over and above the script. No wonder, it led to soaring expectations amongst the audience due to which they became greedier for content as well rather than just look at Akshay Kumar on screen.
"I see what you are saying, and again I agree that expectations are a very tricky business. But I am only one man", says Akshay, "I will always give my best, but I know I am not always right. I can't rely on my screen effort alone to make a movie successful. There must be content, memorable dialogues, fantastic songs, love, romance, passion, tears, and laughter. But I am just one actor; I am not a professional in all areas when it comes to films. I make so many films that it becomes impossible to put so much attention to detail in everyone that I make. My actual answer is that I know I must give my audience more and yes, I am working on it."
Well, one has to agree when Akshay acknowledges working on too many movies. Last year itself saw the release of as many as five films that were evenly spread out right through those 12 months. Also, except for 8X10 Tasveer and to an extent Chandni Chowk To China, each of his other three releases did take a very good opening. Whether it was Kambakkht Ishq, Blue or De Dana Dan, no one could have really complained as far as the opening weekend was concerned. Still, not many from the trade or industry are willing to acknowledge this box office pull. Why has that been the case, one asks Akshay?
"Because not many people, whether it's the heroes even heroines really want to see others succeed", comes a blunt answer from Akshay, "I am not saying there is anything wrong with that; after all it's just human competitive instincts. I know I had very good openings last year, and so do these actors as well. But then they can't be expected to happily acknowledge that even some of my not so great movies have also fetched such bumper openings."
He shrugs away the mentality of his peers and counterparts. "It's ok if that's the way they wish to be", sighs Akshay, "Actually I reckon the day when our industry comes together and works in unison. Now that will be the day when our industry will become the strongest. No bitching, no bad mouthing, no sabotaging - just pure enthusiasm for each other's work. Of course, it all sounds almost too good to be true, isn't it?"
Talking about his films taking an opening, it is a known fact that for any actor, it's his/her right to claim superstar status as long as a film opens well. After that, it's the product that has to do the talking, right?
"Errr, well I would say 'kind of' actually", says Akshay after a quick thinking, "Yes, it is my duty to pull in the crowds but then it is also my duty to keep them coming film after film. Even if a movie isn't the best as it should be, as a superstar one must be great enough to still convince people that the film is worth seeing even if it is just to see your performance and not the film."
He is quick to admit that he is yet to attain such superstar status.
"That's right, only superstars have that power that results in the kind of box office pull that I was mentioning. I admit that I am nowhere near that standard (yet). Once that happens, then and only then do you really get to be called a Legend. Yup, not lucky, but a real Legend", smiles Akshay before signing off.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Apr 2010 | 5:16 am Scarlett Johansson loves playing strong roles
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 5:06 am Boxed beautyLondon-based female acapella beatbox band, Boxettes, to perform at Blue Frog and the Dharavi National Park.Source: | 28 Apr 2010 | 4:31 am "I freaked out on my 'suhaagraat' song with Akshay" - Jiah Khan
Young Jiah Khan has encountered quite a few road blocks ever since she turned towards the world of films. If her entry into Bollywood was a faux pas of sorts with a missed opportunity in Emraan Hashmi starrer Tumsa Nahi Dekha a few years back, last year was even more disheartening for her as she was replaced by Genelia D'Souza when Shahid Kapoor starrer Chance Pe Dance was almost complete. It didn't take much time for her to wipe off her tears and move on to Housefull. Still, the scars still remain, understandably so, even as she looks forward to far better years ahead with bigger projects and stronger roles in the pipeline. Joginder Tuteja catches up with the young actor who is ready to shock audience with her contrasting portrayal of a simple girl and a seductive siren alternatively Housefull.
After Nishabd and Ghajini, audience get to see the sensual side of Jiah in the 'suhaagraat' song (I Don't Know What To Do) in Housefull. That should keep them happy, right? You know, I was so excited the moment I heard the song. It was so hilarious and you have to closely listen to the lyrics to really know what's happening in the background. I just freaked out in it and there was so much more fun in store when we started shooting for the song.
It could have become a totally sexy song but we have avoided it to become one
Yes, one can see an uncomfortable looking Akshay Kumar trying to make an escape from the bedroom.
True and the best part about Akshay is that he improvises a lot even as the camera is rolling. In fact as we moved ahead in the song's shoot, he only made it look funnier and funnier. It could have become a totally sexy song but we have avoided it to become one.
Well, seems the fun part included whipping Akshay as a part of the entire sexy rendezvous, right?
Oh, I felt so bad about it but then Farah (Khan), who was choreographing the song, wanted me to do that. It was actually a real whip and the idea was to make it all look hilarious on screen as I got the kinky side of affairs on. Akshay was quite a sport though and never complained.
There's no bad blood between Ken and me
It's after ages that one has seen a 'suhaagraat' track and that too with the bride wearing a saree.
This is for the first time that I was wearing a saree and I really enjoyed it. This is what I always meant to do for the big screen. And I guess regarding the 'suhaagraat' sequence being revisited then I guess it's all good because somewhere we are getting a little too serious about movies. We should retain such old world charm from the 80s. It is wonderful to see such entertaining films finally coming out now.
Well, talking about past, last year you shed quite some tears after the entire Chance Pe Dance episode.
(Says firmly) I have completely forgotten what happened last year. See, I have studied films and I understand that sometimes things don't quite work out. Eventually, it is a director's show and it's his film. He knows what is working and what is not and eventually, it is entirely his prerogative. Of course I was quite sad about the entire turn of events, who wouldn't be? But then I do respect all my directors, co-stars and producers; if they decide to so something then I have to abide by that. I am hired to play a role and do my best.
Housefull is releasing soon after IPL and no wonder, it is the most awaited film today
Aah, now see seems like you are taking a diplomatic stand. Really Jiah, have you indeed forgiven and forgotten?
See, it is not about forgiving or forgetting. It was a decision that was taken and one has to move on. Tomorrow, if they ask me to do another movie and it suits me as well, I would do that. Ken (Ghosh), the director of Chance Pe Dance, is a good guy. Though it was reported that there was bad blood between Ken and me, the fact is that there was none. That should set the record straight.
In a way though you must have felt like poetic justice coming your way when the film failed at the box office early this year.
Well, 'poetic justice' would be too harsh a word after all. When I chose the film, it was because I wanted to do it. This is why today even if a film doesn't work; I don't look back it with any negativity. I was quite satisfied with what had come my way and even if today someone would have come to me with that script and setup and asked me to work on it, I would have done that. There are lot of good films that do not do well at the box office. At the end of the day you can never be too sure about audience.
You must be quite sure about Housefull though, isn't it? After all it is your biggest film till date with a promise of good visibility to boost.
Absolutely (smiles). There are a lot of people who are excited about the film and reports have been great so far. I have been getting feelers on Facebook and Twitter from even those whom I don't know. The promotion has been amazing and I look back at the entire experience of doing the film and feel great that I did it. But then as I said, I don't want to be over confident about anything. I would rather wait and watch. Housefull is releasing soon after IPL and no wonder, it is the most awaited film today.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Apr 2010 | 4:31 am Ronit Roy turns chef on small screen
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 4:01 am Sajid Nadiadwala is confident about Housefull - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:59 am Shakti Mohan in Tees Maar KhanShakti Mohan has a Tees Maar Khan to look forward to now. The winner of Dance India Dance Season 2 will be shaking aleg with Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar in the film’s title track.Source: | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:54 am Shahid chooses IPL over dad's film, dances at IPL despite sprained neck
Shahid Kapoor is in acute pain. Some days back he sprained his neck severely. Rather than rest it out, as suggested by the doctors, Shahid performed impromptu at the IPL finals in Mumbai on Sunday.
And the fact that he danced his way through the acute pain made his condition worse.
Interestingly, he was a last-minute addition among the other performers namely A R Rahman and Bipasha Basu. Shahid wasn't really supposed to be performing at the IPL finals.
Says the actor, "My Dad and I were supposed to head to Europe for a short shooting stint of his film (Mausam). Then that volcano eruption happened in Iceland. So all flights got cancelled. In any case we were only supposed to shoot for a few days and I was supposed to come back to Mumbai. So we decided to cancel the stint in Europe."
It was then that Shahid decided he would dance at the IPL after all. "I contacted the organizers the Moranis. And they let me perform. I had never performed in a stadium before. I loved the experience. I interacted with the live cricket crowd, went into the crowds sang with them. Great fun."
Usually Shahid prepares for at least a week for any of his live performances. "But for the IPL finals I was ready in a day. It was a great platform. Dancing to a live cricket crowd and that too a crowd cheering for the Mumbai team, was an experience I wouldn't have liked to miss. So yes, I guess the cancellation of our shooting in Europe isn't something I regret."
Shahid also doesn't regret dancing when he already had a sprained neck. It aggravated his condition manifold.
Trying to play down the pain Shahid says, "I guess there's a downside to being spontaneous .I was in a bad condition."
Shahid was on painkiller injections. "But I don't mind my condition being worsened. I am just glad I performed in front of that live excited audience. People accuse me of not being spontaneous enough. So here I was actually doing something without much though or rehearsals. And I loved it!"Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:51 am Sunidhi wants to be a mentor on Indian Idol 5 - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:47 am Flat-chested Posh struggling to find brasLondon (ANI): Victoria Beckham has lost so much of weight that her assets now barely fill a bra, it has emerged. The singer-turned-fashion designer’s boobs have gone from a sexy DD to a teeny A cup. Onlookers at a wholefood storeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:44 am Sajid Nadiadwala is confident about HousefullSajid Nadiadwala is confident about Housefull. After all the film reunites him with his buddies like Sajid Khan, Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh with whom he has shared a great personal and professional rapport over the years. As the film makerSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:40 am Keep it realAishwarya Rai Bachchan on the Raavan experience, a film that demanded not just sweat and tears, but blood too.Source: | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:38 am Raavan's character is a discovery for me: Aishwarya BachchanSo at last the long wait for Mani Ratnam’s Raavan seems to have come to an end. Film Raavan’s music launch was held recently with great pomp and show. Live performances by Abhishek Bachchan were indeed exuberant. While Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan drapedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:37 am Hrithik signs Paani; Kristen not yet - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:35 am Shahrukh Khan reveals the meaning of Ra.1 - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:35 am Akshay feels he's nowhere near becoming a superstarAkshay Kumar has stopped being diplomatic. After the onslaught that he faced with the release of Chandni Chowk To China, he decided to call 'enough is enough' and took a front foot during the promotion of Blue. He was quite vociferousSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:35 am Midival Punditz's track selected for FIFA World CupIndian rock electronica band Midival Punditz is among the Indian bands that’s making waves with their music. Their song, Atomizer, a rollicking, foot-stomping track from the band's third album Hello Hello is featuring in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup SouthSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:32 am Shraddha Kapoor's animal instinctShraddha Kapoor, who made her splash with her debut Teen Patti, has big plans to work for something other than movies and its animal welfare. We heard that she is a die hard animal lover and has been one ever sinceSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:29 am Aithalakadi set to release in MayProducer MG Ramamurthy's movie Aithalakadi is being made with 108 artists working together. The movie has already completed the shooting and other works and will be releasing in the month of May, according to the film's director JG Krishna and co-producer/leadSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:24 am SRK, Akshay might act together
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:24 am Prakash Raj seeking Vodafone, HLL's help for NNKPrakash Raj is working very hard to attract public attention through publicity and marketing of his debut direction Naanu Nanna Kanasu, which is his co production in Duet Movies with Media House B Suresh and Shylaja Nag.Prakash Raj, who is theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:20 am Nationwide sanitation drive kicks off with Aamir Khan as brand ambassador - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:19 am Shahrukh Khan reveals the meaning of Ra.1This year is likely to see the release of two big films with similar sounding titles. Yes, we are indeed referring to Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Shahrukh Khan's home production Ra.1. However, the two similar sounding films are as different asSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:17 am Hrithik signs Paani; Kristen not yetMaking a film is never an easy task. Who can say this better than Shekhar Kapur, the acclaimed director of some mega big films, who has finally announced his next titled Paani. The film in question has been in the newsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:13 am Ronit Roy turns chef on small screenSeasoned TV actor Ronit Roy is now all set to turn chef for a new cookery show called "Kitchen Champion".Source: Entertainment News | 28 Apr 2010 | 3:04 am Salman-Katrina hottest couple, SRK actor of the decade: Poll - Economic Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Apr 2010 | 2:52 am Tabu to act in Mahesh Manjrekar's WhiteWhen it come to real acting, there are very few options available with the Indain Directors. One such option is Tabu, who is going to act in Mahesh Manjrekar's upcoming movie, White.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 28 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am Khusboo gets relief from SC in Pre-marital sex controversyPRE-MARITAL SEX controversy hounding South Indian actress Khushboo for a long time came to an end today April 28, when Supreme court quashed all charges against her. There were 22 criminal cases filed against her for remarks in various magazines.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 28 Apr 2010 | 12:48 am Mammootty's recommendation for son - Oneindia
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2010 | 3:00 pm Lindsay Lohan is HIV positive, claims Michael Lohan on twitterMichael Lohan father of Lindsay Lohan tweeted that his daughter Lindsay Lohan not only had an affair with music mogul Tommy Mottola when she was 17, but also that she is HIV positive. He also claimed Lindsay is abusing drugs again.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 27 Apr 2010 | 2:23 pm Jonas Brothers launch worldwide tour, schedule, ticketsJonas Brothers have announced a summer worldwide tour alongside friend Demi Lovato. The Jonas brothers will perform at more than 45 shows across North America, before going to Latin America and Europe.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 27 Apr 2010 | 1:45 pm Reality shows have been lucky: Monica Bedi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2010 | 11:17 am Sendhil’s special guestI’ve asked Gurinder to show the film to my friends in India and especially invite Deepika for it, says Sendhil Ramamurthy.Source: | 27 Apr 2010 | 11:11 am Katrina observed Priyanka Vadra for RajneetiIf you think actress Katrina Kaif’s poise and demeanour in the promos of Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti look familiar, you are right.Source: | 27 Apr 2010 | 10:59 am Carey goes punkBritish beauty Carey Mulligan has pipped Twilight star Kristen Stewart to land the role of punk heroine, Lisbeth Salande...Source: | 27 Apr 2010 | 10:01 am Scarlett’s comic movesHollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she was so eager to land a role in Iron Man 2 that she absorbed herself in comic books...Source: | 27 Apr 2010 | 9:57 am Antonio's surprise roleSpanish actor Antonio Banderas has promised to surprise the audience with his role in his new film. The actor admits that he is working on an exciting project...Source: | 27 Apr 2010 | 9:51 am How Nicole helped NaomiActress Nicole Kidman turned out to be the perfect career advisor for her contemporary Naomi Watts, telling her not to give up acting...Source: | 27 Apr 2010 | 9:47 am A Minute With: Katrina KaifMUMBAI (Reuters) - Katrina Kaif, one of Bollywood's most glamorous actresses, is swapping her designer outfits for cotton sarees in what many say could be her toughest role yet.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 27 Apr 2010 | 9:27 am Bleach Episode 268: watch tonight, all detailsThe popular Anime TV shows the Bleach Episode 268 will be seen on April 27, 2010 and this time the title of the Bleach Episode 268 is 'Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime's Dilemma' in English.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 27 Apr 2010 | 9:25 am Hugh Hefner saves Hollywood sign
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2010 | 9:16 am Mia Born Free video banned by YouTube, raises debate on violence, brutalityThe nine minute Born Free video by MIA, also known as m.i.a has raised a lot of attention with the sheer amount of graphic violence included in the nine minute clip, which has offended many. It has even been banned from YouTube for this reason.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 27 Apr 2010 | 8:47 am Hrithik Roshan signed for Shekhar Kapur's Paani
Making a film is never an easy task. Who can say this better than Shekhar Kapur, the acclaimed director of some mega big films, who has finally announced his next titled Paani. The film in question has been in the news for quite some time now, five years to be precise. Bearing witness to this is Shekhar's blog post on August 6, 2005, stating, "Today another dream was rekindled. Paani! A film that has lived in my consciousness for almost 5 years, when I watched 50 women and children standing in the hot sun in Mumbai, with each carrying a bucket, waiting for a tap to start dripping with water.
Paani means Water in Hindi.
I had just come down from a friends place in Pali Hill, one of the more expensive residential areas in Mumbai. My friend had me waiting for half an hour while he showered. He lived on the 30th floor, and the slum where there was no water was just below his apartment building. This inequity in the most basic resource necessary for human survival set me thinking and a story developed.
More later..."
However, after this long hiatus, Shekhar will finally be making the film with Hrithik Roshan in the lead. Confirming this is Hrithik's wife Sussane Roshan's tweet, "H has signed Paani.."
While on the other hand speaking about the rumours of having Kristen Stewart in the film Shekhar tweets, "Kristen Stewart fr Paani: ppl jumpng to conclusions, she's terrific n lv her, bt we have had just 1 conv so far."
On the other hand, Shekhar will also be directing a biopic of famed English explorer George Mallory to be produced by Hollywood star Julia Roberts and director Kevin Townsend. Kapur confirmed the same at the Cannes Film Festival recently.
With the announcement of his next two films, Kapur is all set to jump back in action again and that's surely good news for the film industry.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2010 | 8:42 am All you wanted to know about 'Housefull'
Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala are back together to create magic on screen that's going to make the audience roll back in laughter. Housefull that stars Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Riteish Deshmukh looking like Greek Gods and Jiah Khan, Lara Dutta and Deepika Padukone like sizzling Divas is a complete laugh riot. It is a film about a single man who doesn't have one or two but three wives and whole lot of bad luck and the complete confusion of it. There is so much that's being spoken about this film that Bollywood Hungama dedicates a special page for you to know more about Housefull.
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2010 | 8:02 am Live Chat: Chunky Pandey on April 28 at 1600 hrs IST
He has a sense of humour that is both naughty and notorious. In spite of being in the industry for over 2 decades, this versatile actor has not lost his sheen. Check out his performances in films like Aankhen, Apna Sapna Money Money, Fool-n-Final, Sankat City and De Dana Dan and you will know what we mean.
Now he is all set to bring the house down with his funny antics in Sajid Khan's Housefull. In case you are still wondering who we are talking about, it's none other than the super-talented Chunky Pandey.
Chunky will be live on Bollywood Hungama's Video Chat on Wednesday, April 28, at 1600 hrs IST and this is your chance to have a fun-filled chat-session with the man himself. Don't miss! Laughs Guaranteed!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Apr 2010 | 7:54 am Freida to skip Cannes festival"Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto, who was supposed to be part of the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival, will not be attending the event owing to shooting commitments.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Apr 2010 | 6:24 am "Aamir set record with 3 Idiots and someone has to break it" - Sajid Khan
By now, the famed confidence of Sajid Khan is known across the industry. In fact as the release date of Housefull comes closer; there is an increased sense of confidence in his tone. No nervous pangs here, no butterflies in the stomach, no 'oh I am so excited that I haven't slept for 4 days' quotes are coming from him. Instead, he is breathing and eating Housefull even as expectations have soared by many multitudes. As the film is close to 100 hours away from its release, Sajid Khan converses with Joginder Tuteja on record breaking business that Housefull is expected to create, the coming together of a huge cast and his lack of fear when comes to critics amongst other topics.
Housefull will be the first real biggie that would arrive after 3 Idiots. There was My Name Is Khan and Veer which were solo starrers but this one is a quintessential masala multistarrer. You must be aware about huge expectations that people would have from the film. Doesn't it become scary as well? After all eyes would be on the film to succeed. Quite honestly I would be disappointed if Housefull does not do record breaking business. Heyy Babyy released in 2007 and Housefull is arriving in 2010. In 3 years, business has grown tremendously. I am extremely confident about the film because I know that the biggest hero I have here is the screenplay. This is a kind of movie that people would enjoy watching 2-3 times. For any blockbuster, it is a bare minimum requirement to have repeat value. This is what I kept in mind when I wrote Housefull with three other writers. 3 Idiots wouldn't have been such a huge blockbuster if
people wouldn't have seen it 2-3 times.
This is a kind of movie that people would enjoy watching 2-3 times
Talking about 3 Idiots, there would be obvious comparisons with the film, mainly from box office standpoint, when Housefull opens this Friday. 3 Idiots had broken all records and enjoyed an astonishing journey. Do you think that in 2010,
whether Housefull or any other film for that matter would be able to break
the record created by 3 Idiots? Let me tell you something. I have a lot of friends from the film industry and we indulge into a lot of bets around the box office prospects of a film. Of course these are token bets as we exchange, Blue Ray discs etc. But then, it's fun. Sajid (Nadiadwala), Riteish and I are trade pundits and when it came to 3 Idiots, we all knew that it would be huge. However, none of us could have ever fathomed that it would be this huge. I guess somewhere even the makers didn't know expect such outcome. When a film connects at such a level, even you get surprised.
So you were really surprised with the way 3 Idiots performed? Pleasantly surprised actually and it's a good thing that this happened because it has shown people the way. I am sure 99% people were very happy with it because once money starts coming into films, the rolling begins. It gives a breathing space to other big films in line. It tells people that this kind of business is possible. Ok, so my film is not 3 Idiots but
then it has lots of comedy, has its heart at the right place, is seeing a correct release and boasts of tremendous publicity. I am sure the film will see a great box office response. After all records are meant to be broken. Aamir set the record with 3 Idiots and someone has to break it. So why shouldn't I aim high?
Aamir set the record with 3 Idiots and someone has to break it. So why shouldn't I aim high?
Well, you have actually aimed quite high in case of Housefull. Your film after all boasts of a stunning presence of hot bods like Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta and Jiah Khan. Still Sajid, one wonders if it became a little too much to handle for you
as well. I believe in laying down cards at the very beginning itself. I tell my actors that you either take it or leave it. I don't play favourites with anybody. If I do so, I will end up cheating myself and the film. In case of Housefull, everybody's role has been cleverly balanced. Also, I believe in joint narration. So we had Akshay, Ritiesh, Arjun, Deepika, Lara, Jiah, Boman, Randhir, Lilette and Chunky - everyone sitting together and doing a joint reading.
You actually had a dozen odd actors coming together for a narration? (Smiles) Even Sajid (Nadiadwala) had a similar expression on his face when I shared this idea of mine. He couldn't believe it actually when I pulled it off. Something like this can perhaps happen for a small budget film but when it comes to big budget commercial films, this doesn't quite happen. However, we had a professional setup where we rehearsed for hours in my room. Also, I insist that to get things right onscreen, there should be cordial relationship off screen as well. This is why no one sat in the van by
themselves. We used to sit and eat food together. There was a lot of masti, mazaa, film quizzes, gossips etc. that we indulged in.
So in Housefull, are we seeing a gift from Sajid to Akshay? After all he acted in your Heyy Babyy which was your first film as a director. On the other hand Housefull comes at a time when Akshay is looking forward to a huge blockbuster to his name. I am sure that there is no gifting business happening in case of Housefull. I have a very strong intuition that this would be Akshay's biggest hit till date. Perhaps then I would state that this was Akshay's gift to me.
You seem to be putting on a diplomatic stance...
Really, neither am I am being diplomatic nor am I trying to sound overtly modest. In fact as you can see in the promos of Housefull, the film's tagline reads Heyy Babyy team reloads'. It doesn't read like '....from the director of Heyy Babyy'. Also, one thing that I am sure is that you would never see my film's title followed by 'A Sajid Khan film'. It would always be plain and simple 'Directed by Sajid Khan'. See, I don't live in an illusionary world. At the end of the day, no actor or a director is above a film. They all
work hard to make a film. I am just a medium. After that, a film breaths its own life.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2010 | 4:56 am Malaika features in latest PETA ad
'Wild Birds Don't Belong in the Circus', says the Bollywood bombshell Malaika Arora Khan, better known for her meteoric rise from MTV VJ to supermodel to Bollywood star, the sultry beauty might be flying higher now than ever before. That's because Malaika whose warm heart matches her mesmerising good looks features in a brand-new ad for her friends at PETA India, which was shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar.
Khan poses in a formfitting white macaw ensemble created by top designer Wendell Rodricks. The tagline reads, "Wild Birds Don't Belong in the Circus. Boycott Animal Circuses"
"Robbing birds of flight, forcing them to live in tiny, filthy cages and tormenting them into performing silly tricks are acts of cruelty to animals", says Khan.
Malaika is calling out to all her fans to support the cause. "I ask all my fans to boycott circuses which use animals," says the sultry actress.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2010 | 4:24 am Prateik gearing up for Bollywood
Prateik has gotten over his chicken pox attack. The young actor is back on his feet. And how! Back from the shooting of Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum, he's busy being rigorously trained in Western dance forms under Sandip Soparkar.
Prateik goes on stage for a charity show in aid of destitute kids this week where he'll dance like there's no tomorrow.
Confirming these developments, Prateik's aunt Manya Patil says, "Prateik has been practising hard in all the Western dance forms... the Salsa, tango, waltz, you name it. Filmy dancing was one area he was weak in. Now he's making up in that area."
Continues the proud aunt, "When Prateik did Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, he wasn't sure if he was going to be an actor. The aim now is to be a full-on Hindi film hero. But at the same time Prateik is very much grounded to a reality beyond cinema."
Says his proud and protective aunt, "I take him with me to travel all over the country and outside. I want his world -vision to be broadened and to accommodate all kinds of reality not necessarily born from cinema. At home we don't discuss cinema incessantly. Prateik has to understand that there is a vast world outside cinema."
Not that Prateik hasn't been catching up on movie experiences. He has been avidly watching all the Hindi classics including his mother Smita Patil's, but sometimes seems to enjoy the performances of other actors more than his mother's.
Says his aunt, "Prateik saw Chakra and said he liked his Naseer Uncle better than his mom. I looked at him sternly. But he has his own mind. And uses it liberally. He knows exactly what to do."
Prateik is making more money than most actors of his age, thanks to the upswing in his career. But he still gets the same pocket money at home that he did before he became an actor. Not a penny more not a penny less!
Says his aunt, "Though Prateik's life as a professional has changed and he's making quite a lot of money, at home we haven't allowed him to acquire any outward signs of his new status. So yes Prateik still gets the same pocket money that he used to before he became a star."
Prateik remains close to his mother's family. He apparently, shares a far stronger bond with his aunt Manya's son Kail who's studying in New York than his half-brother Arya Babbar.
Says Manya, "To me there's no difference between Prateik and my biological son Kail." Kail who's studying in New York is approximately a year younger than Prateik. The two cousins share everything from confidences to clothes.
"I've never felt any difference in my feelings for Kail and Prateik," says Manya Patil emotionally.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Apr 2010 | 3:37 am
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