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Shilpa Shetty hogs at WasabiDiet and fitness conscious Shilpa Shetty hogged so much at Japanese restaurant Wasabi that she ended up loosening her trademark belt that she wears to keep her waistline in check.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:49 am Priyanka Chopra loses her grandmotherBollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's paternal grandmother expired and she had to rush to the capital.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:45 am I want to run around trees and sing with Shah Rukh: Manasvi MamgaiThe newly crowned Miss India World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai says Bollywood can wait for sometime, but deep inside her heart she wishes to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:41 am Doing my beard is my latest obsession: ShahidApart from promoting his upcoming movie "Badmaash Company", which is releasing on Friday, actor Shahid Kapoor says he is obsessed with his beard nowadays.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:40 am After Big B, IÂm the best host on TV: Rohit RoyPopular actor Rohit Roy says after Amitabh Bachchan, he is among the best television show hosts in the country.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:31 am Swedish model who exposed Goa drug mafia was in BollywoodSwedish model Lucky Farmhouse, whose spycam videotapes helped bust one of the biggest drugs mafia-police nexus here, had a stint in Bollywood before her brush with the narcotics mafia in Goa, according to a local TV news channel.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:27 am I want to run around trees and sing with Shah Rukh: Manasvi MamgaiThe newly crowned Miss India World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai says Bollywood can wait for sometime, but deep inside her heart she wishes to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 8:06 am I adore Scarlett Johansson: Paltrow
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 7:39 am "In one year that I'll be on Mausam, I'll get to learn lot from Dad" - Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor talks about his upcoming films and more with Subhash K Jha.
Badmaash Company is giving you a real badmaash actor's reputation, interfering, bullying, non-co-operating?
Nahin yaar. Why don't you ask the director Parmeet Sethi if there's any truth to all this? We don't argue about ganjis and tee-shirts. We focus on my acting, not on accessories. Of course I do contribute to my films. Even the simplest of moves are turned into disputes. But the limit was when it was reported that me and Vishal Bhardwaj came to blows over Kaminey. Can you imagine me coming to blows with anyone?
Badmaash Company is the first film where you're doing so many disguises?
This is the first time I've so much makeup. In about twenty minutes of the film I change into various disguises. We didn't know what I should look like. So we tried all kinds of stuff. My favourite disguise is that of a balding guy. No one could recognize me, not even my co-stars Anushka Sharma, Meiyang Chang and Vir Das.
My favourite disguise is that of a balding guy
You've never done an ensemble film before?
Yes it's not like I am the Badmaash and they are the company. All four of us are equally important in the plot. I think one matures with every film. When I read the script of Badmaash Company I thought it'd take me into a new space as an actor. I had never done a con caper or an ensemble piece. I think all of us make a great team.
How has it been shooting for Anushka Sharma in Badmaash Company?
We were all very young in the cast and we did a lot of outdoor shooting together. I think it's very important to get along with the people I work with. Anushka, Vir Das, Meiyang Chang and me got along really well. I got myself a Harley Davidson in the US and rode all over the place all on my own.
Not too many know about your penchant for mobikes?
Yes I love biking on my own. I often take off in Mumbai on my bike during the night. 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. Riding my mo'bike relaxes me. 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.
You seemed to be having a lot of fun playing the teacher in Paathshaala?
That's partly acting (laughs). But I love kids. It was quite a task for the director Milind Ukey and producer Ahmed Khan to handle that large bunch of kids. But the children were so spontaneous. I had fun learning from them. I actually unlearnt a lot of notions about acting watching them. They took me back to the basics of acting.
Were you disappointed when Paathshaala didn't do well?
Not really yaar. It was a very small film. I worked in it for just seven days. It was never meant to be pitched as a Shahid Kapoor starrer. By the time the film came out I decided to go out and promote it a little. Though my friend the film's producer Ahmed Khan felt my role should not be publicized, we all finally felt, why not go out and promote a film we all believed in? It has finally recovered its cost. That's what counts. It was never meant to be a blockbuster. I'm glad Ahmed and his wife started off their production company on a positive note.
I got myself a Harley Davidson in the US and rode all over the place all on my own
Are you enjoying this phase of being without any film on hand except your father's Mausam?
I've phases when I'm happy I've time to do other things besides movies. Then I go through phases of being depressed that I'm not doing enough work. I've come to realize that I really love doing movies, and that's all I want to do. I'll be shooting Mausam till the end of December. But I'm already looking at scripts for next year. I've realized I don't like sitting at home and look forward to doing more work.
You've two releases coming up.
Yes Badmaash Company Then there is Milenge Milenge. My days are pretty packed with dubbing, promotion and other activities. I've just shot for ad for PETA and a music video for Badmaash Company. I've been keeping myself awake on black coffee, my only vice. I'm finishing a lot of stuff, meeting a lot of people.
How is it getting ready for Mausam?
I'm getting into my dad's film. I'll of course accept another film if something truly exceptional comes along. Otherwise nothing until dad's film finishes. As an actor I'd consider myself lucky if I get one good script a year. Hit films don't necessarily mean good films. I think it's very important for me to work with good scripts and good directors.
So far how has your preparation for you dad's film Mausam been?
We did a few workshops. I spent 4-5 days discussing acting with Dad. At the moment I'm the spotboy-cum-assistant-cum-odd job boy. At the same time I've also started a little bit of work with my Dad on the script. There's so much to do. Yeh to ghar ki picture hai. I'm responsible for everything. I'm really enjoying this process. In the one year that I'll be on Mausam, I'll get to learn a lot from Dad.
In the one year that I'll be on Mausam, I'll get to learn a lot from Dad
And your leading lady is Sonam?
I am not supposed to talk about it. The producers will make a formal announcement.
What's your biggest challenge in this film?
It is a love story. And I'll be playing a complete romantic hero. The challenge would be to do something different in a way Dad would want me to do it, and still be the conventional romantic hero.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 May 2010 | 6:41 am Sandra Bullock wants James' in son's life
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 5:39 am Divya Dutta to go to Cannes with MallikaWhat happens when the leading lady’s brother is also the producer of the film? Actress Divya Dutta feels that there is bound to be insecurity, given that the ‘leading lady’ will get more visibility.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 5:11 am Priyanka Chopra's grandmother passes away
All things in life must change. The beginning of something new means the end of something that was; however, it hurts when it's personal. Priyanka Chopra is mourning the loss of her paternal grandmother. The actress who was shooting in Coorg for Vishal Bhardwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf got the news of her grandma's demise on Sunday night.
A very sombre Priyanka tweeted, "Hi guys. Lost my dadi day before. Had to fly in to Delhi urgently.. It's so tough losing grandparents. First my nana and now dadi. RIP dadi.."
Bollywood Hungama offers condolences to the Chopra family.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 May 2010 | 5:11 am Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy to rock on overseasMusic aficionados of the Indian community overseas have reason to sway. Bollywood composer trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy will soon be leaving on their first-ever film world tour, joined by Mahalaxmi Iyer and Richa Sharma.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 5:07 am RK films to start producing soonHe’s just made a comeback of sorts, after a long hiatus, in Sajid Khan’s Housefull as a Sindhi businessman in London. Now, Randhir Kapoor admits that his home banner will start producing films, once again.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 4:59 am Five Asian films in Cannes' prize raceAsian cinema has a long history of success at the Cannes Film Festival and that's a trend which may well continue this year at the 63rd edition of the world's most prestigious film gathering.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 4:53 am Dropping it dirtyUK’s grand master of electronic house, Dirty Vegas, was in town for a concert last week.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 4:51 am Enrique, Lionel team up for new songLionel Richie has collaborated with Enrique Iglesias on the Spanish singer's new English-language single I Like It. The upbeat song features a sample of Richie's 1983 hit single All Night Long.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 4:50 am Frank Gambale to play in MumbaiSandeep Chowta is hosting the jazz guitar legend for a second time, live in concert, tonight.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 4:40 am Jimmy Sheirgill to endorse Aliva chips
In his very first film Maachis, he impressed the audiences even though the role was not of the main lead. In his next big release, Mohabbatein, he managed to hold his own despite sharing share screen space with two of the biggest stars in Indian cinema- Big B and SRK. He is none other than Jimmy Sheirgill, who is one of the most talented actors in Bollywood and of course a very famous face.
As far as endorsement deals go, Jimmy has been signed to endorse Aliva chips. Readers may note that, prior to Jimmy; it was the svelte beauty Chitrangada Singh who was endorsing the brand. Jimmy remained unavailable to comment. One of his close associates said that Jimmy has gone abroad for more than a month, and hence he cannot be reached.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 May 2010 | 4:36 am Katrina says 'paa' to Big B - IndiaGlitz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 May 2010 | 3:57 am I copy common people: Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar's just released "Housefull" has broken the dry spell at the box office by earning Rs.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 3:55 am Shimoga film festival is a grand successIn the first week of April, the Shimoga Film Festival a four-day festival of award-winning Kannada films was organised by the Department of Information, district administration and Shimoga Belli Mandala, unit of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 May 2010 | 3:54 am Chase marred by another controversy
Chase has released and if the ongoing tussle between director Jagmohan Mundhra and producer Anuuj Saxena wasn't enough, there is more addition to the drama. One of the lyricists in the film, Prashant Vasl, is miffed with the makers since his name has gone missing from the credit details on the music album. Worse, his name has been replaced by a much established Jalees Sherwani, something which continues to puzzle the lyricist who has been knocking the doors of Bollywood for some time now.
"I have written the much talked about song 'Raat Ki Sanson Mein Uljhi Hai Koi Baat', a song of seduction picturised on Udita Goswami. However, to my shock, the crediting has gone to Jaless Sherwani. The song is a turning point in a film but on the contrary it has turned out to be a sad point for me", says Vasl.
The song plays in the film when Udita comes up with a sensual song and dance performance to confirm if the character played by Anuuj Saxena is indeed in a comatose state as projected by him.
Incidentally, it was Sherwani himself who informed Vasl about the error. "Yes, it was Jalees who informed me about it. He was extremely shocked & embarrassed to see his name in my place. Jalees bhai assured me that he is ready to tell the truth and do all that was required", says Vasl.
So what did the miffed lyricist eventually do?
"Well, I spoke to Jag Mundhra, Executive Producer Krishna Banerjee and music composer Udbhav Ojha about this", says Vasl, "They all are quite concerned about it. I also sent a SMS to Anuuj about this, bringing to his knowledge 'the error!' Soon after that, Pooja Kashyap, COO, Maverick called me and said she was quite sorry for the mistake (!)."
This was not an error which was noticed by all only last week. In fact it was way back on 16th April when Vasl had brought up this topic at the music launch party of Chase.
"I had observed then itself that my name didn't appear amongst lyricists. Udbhav took up the matter with Pooja Kashyap to which she told him - 'I will make the corrections immediately'. When Udbhav suggested that it could be announced from the stage that 'by mistake' Prashant Vasl's name has been omitted, she told him - 'In that case Anuj will be very angry as he isn't aware of this'. I took her point & despite being called on stage, I never mentioned anything about it. Even when I was leaving, I didn't say anything to Anuuj who came to see me off. I did all this just to save Pooja of any embarrassment", says Vasl in a hurt tone.
Later, Pooja and Vasl did have a conversation where the latter advised her to take care of the error by way of the production house publishing 'the unintentional error' and regretting in trade magazines and internet. "Yet again, Pooja assured me that she would do the needful. I hope she does it now", signs Vasl.
When informed, Anuuj regretted the episode. He apologised to Vasl for the mistake and assured him that this would indeed be taken care of. "Yes, I am aware about these proceedings", says Anuuj, "I apologised to Prashant for this glaring mistake. I have committed to issue a note/release to all the trade papers. Also, the next lot of CDs will also carry the corrected crediting. I am feeling quite bad for this mess up."
Hope this should keep Vasl happy and settle the controversy once for and all.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 May 2010 | 3:45 am Barbara Mori reveals future plansSince she signed Kites opposite Hrithik Roshan, Mexican actor Barbara Mori has been constantly in the news, thanks to her sizzling chemistry with Roshan, both on and off screen.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 3:42 am All eyes on Housefull - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 May 2010 | 3:38 am Barbara Mori reveals future plans - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 May 2010 | 3:30 am I have a 'badmaash' streak in me: Shahid KapoorHe played a bad guy in dark thriller "Kaminey" and will now be seen as a conman in "Badmaash Company".Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 3:28 am Sajid's lucky date ensures good Housefull openingNow this is more than a coincidence! There's something about 30th April and the Khan siblings, Farah Khan and Sajid Khan, will vouch for it. Farah's directorial debut Main Hoon Na was released exactly six years ago, on 30th April andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:21 am Actress Lynn Redgrave dies
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 3:20 am Chase lyricist miffed with its makersChase has released and if the ongoing tussle between director Jagmohan Mundhra and producer Anuuj Saxena wasn't enough, there is more addition to the drama. One of the lyricists in the film, Prashant Vasl, is miffed with the makers since hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:19 am Aretha Franklin accused of owing tax officials £7,300London (ANI): The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who was accused of owing more than 7,300 pounds in back payments, has agreed to settle the debt with tax officials. Michigan authorities filed a lien against Franklin, 68, in March this year,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:13 am Michael Douglas convinced prison will save son’s lifeLondon (ANI): Actor Michael Douglas has revealed in an interview that had his son Cameron not been sent to prison he would have lost him to drugs. Cameron, 31, had been detained on drugs charges last year following a police raidSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:13 am Sylvester Stallone kills Rambo 5 plansLondon (ANI): Action hero Sylvester Stallone has killed plans of starring in the fifth Rambo movie, insisting it would be seen as 'mercenary'. Stallone, 63, who first starred as troubled Vietnam veteran John Rambo in 1982, had previously hinted that theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:10 am Dum Maro Dum to again crack into non-diaspora global market
After Shah Rukh Khan in My Name Is Khan, it is Abhishek Bachchan's turn to be marketed on a global platform by Fox Star.
The company plans to unleash the Abhishek starrer Dum Maro Dum on the same level globally as Khan. Goa, Bachchan and Bipasha Basu are the heady mix that Fox are counting on to entice an international audience.
In the meanwhile, Fox Star and their global equivalent Fox Searchlight are hoping to see My Name Is Khan (MNIK) do a Slumdog Millionaire in the US, thereby paving the way for the second Bollywood release Dum Maro Dum from Fox.
Fox's CEO Vijay Singh is super-optimistic. "We're only releasing MNIK in 2 New York theatres on May 5, But please remember, Slumdog Millionaire was initially released in only 5 theatres in New York. We hope to add more theatres to Khan after the first week."
The film then goes to France in May, Germany in June, Spain in July, Russia in August and Italy in September.
All the centres barring Germany would screen the original film in its shortened version with English subtitles.
Informs Vijay Singh, "Germany is traditionally a country that accepts dubbed versions of films from all over the world. In other countries the subtitled versions work better."
Having tested the water Fox Star, is now ready to market Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum on the same global pattern as MNIK.
Says Singh, "We feel Dum Maro Dum has the same potential to appeal to a global market as Khan. Goa where the film is set being the focus of interest. Also the young trendy cast should appeal globally."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 May 2010 | 3:08 am Raghav out with new single 'So Much'Musician Raghav made quite an entry into the Urban Desi scene with a distinctive sound and vibe that was rather inimitable. Raghav is now back with his first North American single, ‘So Much’, after he was away from the limelight toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:04 am Jimmy Shergill replacing Chitrangada SinghIn his very first film Maachis, he impressed the audiences even though the role was not of the main lead. In his next big release, Mohabbatein, he managed to hold his own despite sharing share screen space with two of theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:00 am Sevakudu - 'No Judgment, Only Punishment''No Judgment, Only Punishment' is the tagline for Srikanth and Vimala Raman starring movie Sevakudu. The shooting of the film is in brisk progress in Hyderabad. Director Samudra says, "We have recently shot one fight and some key scenes on Brahmanandam,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 3:00 am Sunder C's Guru Shishyan gets postponed againSundar C-Sathyaraj starrer Guru Shishyan was supposed to hit screens on April 16 and later got postponed to May 7. Now it looks like the release date maybe is further more postponed due to unavailability of theatres.The film is directed bySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 2:57 am Classic Indian films on Muslim themes coming to New YorkThe prestigious Film Society of Lincoln Centre in New York is presenting a new film series focusing on Indian cinema on May 19-27 highlighting classic films showcasing Muslim themes, performance idioms and lyric traditions.Source: Entertainment News | 4 May 2010 | 2:57 am Madrasapattinam-A new tale of romanceIt’s turning to be a heavy downpour of romantic entertainers in Kollywood now. Followed by the grand successes of Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya, Angadi Theru and Aval Peyar Tamilarasi, here’s a new-patterned tale of romance in Madrasapattinam. Set in backdrops of ancient ChennaiSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 May 2010 | 2:55 am Deepika wants to be at par with Priyanka - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 May 2010 | 1:37 am Wii Sports Resort: Nintendo's new offering for US at less priceNintendo Co. is gearing up to expand it sales of the 'Wii' in the U.S. market. It is planning to add extra game in its MotionPlus accessory for making the console's motion sensing wand more precise. To make its console more catchy it will offer black casiSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 4 May 2010 | 1:30 am Priyanka bereaved - Times of India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 May 2010 | 11:58 pm Second time lucky
Now this is more than a coincidence! There's something about 30th April and the Khan siblings, Farah and Sajid, will vouch for it. Farah's directorial debut MAIN HOON NA was released exactly six years ago, on 30th April and now, Sajid's HOUSEFULL opened to packed houses, also on 30th April.
Like Christmas has proved lucky for Aamir Khan time and again and at a point of time, Diwali was considered lucky for Yash Raj, seems like 30th April holds significance in Farah and Sajid's life. Expectedly, Farah seems to be in a celebratory mood. "I am happy for Sajid. I genuinely think that he has evolved as a director with his new film. Now pray that my film [TEES MAAR KHAN] opens equally big this Christmas," Farah smiles.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 May 2010 | 11:17 pm 'Abhishek is a very daring actor' - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 May 2010 | 11:12 pm Marathi blockbuster in Bengali
Mahesh Manjrekar is exploring newer territories. Literally! The talented director, who has so far made films in Hindi and Marathi languages, has now decided to make his first film in Bengali. The film will be a remake of Manjrekar's blockbuster Marathi hit ME SHIVAJIRAJE BHOSALE BOLTOY and will star Mithun Chakraborty in the role that Sachin Khedekar had essayed in the Marathi smash hit.
"He [Manjrekar] has a 3-film deal with Dar Pictures and the Bengali film will be made by Dar," Arun Rangachari, Chairman of Dar Group, confirms the news. But does Manjrekar know Bengali, to do justice to the Bengali version? "Oh yes, he understands Bengali well. Besides, we have Mithun-da to guide us," Rangachari states. Manjrekar had essayed the pivotal role in the Marathi version himself, but who will enact his role in the Bengali version? "Let that be a suspense," Rangachari smiles.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 May 2010 | 10:59 pm Charlie Sheen, wife won't split, divorce talks offCharlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are not divorcing, according to their attorneys Mark Burg and Yale Galanter. The lawyers in a joint statement said that the divorce reports were over-speculation. The duo may be re-examining their pre-nup agreement.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 5:48 pm Dadagiri returns - this time to fight terrorism
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 May 2010 | 5:18 pm Wiill Brett Michaels appear for Celebrity Apprentice Live Finale: Latest updatesBret Michaels managed to survive another week on Celebrity Apprentice when, as project manager of his team with Sharon Osbourne and Maria Kanellis on last night's episode, he won the task of writing three 30-second radio commercials.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 4:54 pm The Simpsons starts with Kesha's Tik Tok: saw the video?Last night's show didn't open with the familiar adorable matching and swooping shot over Springfield we all know and love. Instead, we got Lisa Simpson jumping out of bed and grabbing Milhouse's glasses, complete with Groundskeeper Willie brushing hSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 3:21 pm Lynn Redgrave, Oscar nominated actress dies from cancerFilm and stage star Lynn Redgrave, 67, 'passed away late last night at her home in New York. Lynn Redgrave funeral is expected to be held later this week. Lynn Redgrave was nominated for two Academy Awards twice.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 2:38 pm Halo Reach Beta Launch 4 version out: New Features, detailsSome other important changes to the all new 'Halo: Reach' is the addition of a complete character customization system. At the end of a match, players will earn credits which can be spent to unlock specific pieces of armor.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 2:08 pm Clare Grant gets married to Seth Green, all detailsSeth Green got married to his longtime girl friend Clare Grant this weekend. According to some sources, the couple got married at a private vineyard in Northern California.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 2:05 pm Amitabh in pain due to hernia, may go for surgery
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 May 2010 | 1:30 pm Anurag Kashyap tuns actor - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 May 2010 | 12:58 pm Actress Lynn Redgrave dies, sister Vanessa calls it a fateful yearLynn Redgrave, the famous British actress has died at the age of sixty seven. The member of the Redgrave dynasty passed away after battling with breast cancer for seven years. Redgrave's publicist Rick Miramontez said that her son Ben and daughters PSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 12:32 pm Chely Wright gay revelation: Is her timing fishy?Chely Wright came out publically and announced that she is a lesbian. She broke her silence and confirmed the news to the People magazine. The singer said that she had kept quiet till now because she did not want to be the first gay country singer.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 3 May 2010 | 12:10 pm Cole named world's sexiest woman
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 3 May 2010 | 11:43 am Full house for HousefullAkshay Kumar starrer comedy Housefull has set the ticket windows buzzing again by grossing Rs.64 crore in its opening weekend worldwide.Source: | 3 May 2010 | 11:14 am Amar goes to MollywoodSamajwadi Party leader Amar Singh will reportedly play a Hindustani classical singer in the Malayalam film Bombay Mittai.Source: | 3 May 2010 | 11:06 am Randhir and Aditya Raj Kapoor star in Rahul Dholakia's Society
The offspring of the legendary Kapoor family are soon to be seen in a film that is titled Society quite befittingly. This Rahul Dholakia film will have Randhir Kapoor and Aditya Raj Kapoor, grandchildren of Prithviraj Kapoor, doing a small cameo. This will be the first time that these two Kapoors will be seen together in the same frame.
Even Dimple Kapadia will be seen in the film doing a special appearance. Talking about the scene that was shot recently, Aditya Raj Kapoor says, "I am playing an art collector who has thrown a party to showcase my art and Dimple and Randhir, who play a couple in the film, too are invited. But they think of playing a prank on me and try to sell me a book of Kamasutra. They are trying to fool me. It was extremely fun shoot and we enjoyed a lot doing it." Well this sure must be a fun film to watch.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 May 2010 | 9:40 am John Abraham to endorse Van Heusen?
The very name of John Abraham is someone, with whom we can always associate 'style', 'elan' and 'poise'. It is the same John Abraham with whom the brands can be associated by a ton. A few names that can be rattled include the likes of Pepsi, Garnier, Yamaha etc.
We are sure that the following news will surely take everyone by surprise. Bollywood Hungama's ever-so-reliable sources told us that this hunk is now all set to endorse the clothing brand Van Heusen VDot. The source also added that the ad will be most likely shot either in the second or third week of May.
While repeated attempts to establish contacts with the John remained futile, we have to confess that we simply can't wait to see John, the hunk in action with this brand!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 May 2010 | 9:34 am Bobby Deol and Mugdha Godse scream Help
When you are in urgent need of assistance, the first word that you use is 'Help'... which also happens to be the name of the upcoming film that stars the never-before tried pair of Bobby Deol and Mugdha Godse.
According to the confirmed sources, Help is a supernatural horror film that draws upon the story of a malevolent spirit that refuses to leave the human world. The source also added that Bobby Deol plays the role of a successful horror film director in Bollywood who is married to Mugdha Godse. The couple are having marital problems and in the midst of their troubled marriage, they have to rush Mauritius to visit Mugdha's ailing father. Little do they know that there's something ancient and dark that remains still, hidden and silent in the old house where Mugdha grew up.
Talking about the film, Bobby says, "The film has been beautifully shot and I must say it's one the finest horror films that the audience will see. It's chilling, gruesome and the kind of horror which gives you goose bumps. Help will take the horror genre in India to another level. My character in the film is extremely well defined and I am sure people will like the new Bobby in the film."
Mugdha, on the other hand says, "I have done glamorous roles as well as de-glam roles in the past but with Help, you will see me in a role which is much more acting oriented. It is the role of a lifetime and I had to prepare really hard to inhabit the skin of the character I was to play."
All in all, Help seems to be a film to watch out for!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 May 2010 | 8:09 am Check Out: Salman and Sonakshi shoot at Dubai Metro for Dabangg
Salman Khan is busy shooting for his next flick Dabangg where he co-stars alongside debutant Sonakshi Sinha. The film directed by Abhinav Kashyap is being produced by Arbaaz Khan.
After a long and gruelling schedule in Wai, the cast and crew moved to the UAE to shoot a song and some important portions. Apart from shooting at the magnificent Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, they also shot inside the Dubai Metro, a first for any film-unit. Says Arbaaz Khan excitedly about this shooting experience on Twitter, "We shot inside the Dubai Metro. First time ever a film shoot allowed here. We got blanket permission to shoot anywhere. Quite a novelty."
Looks like Arbaaz - the producer and Salman - the actor have indeed pulled a lot of strings to manage this unique feat.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 May 2010 | 8:06 am Saif Ali Khan talks about women and relationships in latest edition of GQ
"I was never the tallest guy in the room. But, I did have a sense of humor... girls like it when you cut the bullshit". Well, these words from the wise are 'direct-dil-say' from Prince Of Hearts, Saif Ali Khan, in the latest edition of GQ. This issue is something that really promises to be a cracker, right from the word go.
In this issue, Saif Ali Khan touches upon areas like 'Knowing thyself', 'Familiarity breeds...naughtiness', 'Line and length when you decide to enter into a long term relationship with a woman.' He also goes onto say that "It's incredibly fun not being attached. It should be messy. You can be messing around with the girl upstairs and the one downstairs." He also talks about the cheating aspects, father figure and woman, being single and digging deep into relationships.
All in all, a must-mast issue this month's GQ! Al that we can say is that it's totally a 'Saif' bet!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 May 2010 | 7:30 am Check out: Sonam Kapoor shooting for Thank You in Canada
We saw her as the girl who is bitten by the love bug in Saawariya, then we saw her as the bubby girl who wants to break the shackles of the society in Delhi 6, and now Sonam Kapoor is charging into the unexplored territory with Anees Bazmee's Thank You, a comedy flick to the core. In this film, Sonam will be seen as a tennis player. A-la Sania Mirza is it? The star cast ranges from Akshay Kumar to Bobby Deol to Suniel Shetty and even Miss Celina Jaitly would be part of the film. The super excited Sonam has been posting pictures from the sets of Thank You to keep her twitter followers in the loop...and shall we say Sonam is completely glowing.
Sonam started the shoot for the film yesterday in Canada and made sure her fans know that she is off to do a fun film as she tweeted saying " Taking off guys...gonna start my super fun, super commercial movie Thankyou...directed by Anees Bazmee...yaba daba doooo." This one would sure be fun as we will get to see Sonam doing something closer, lighter than her earlier roles.
Here's the picture of her in Canada with her friends/crew members or as Sonam puts it in her tweets "First Day on Thankyou set with my girls ...who make me look faaaaab".
For the first time Sonam would get to let her hair down and put the funny cap on. Now in Vancouver for the shoot, we wish the Kapoor girl the very best of luck and also a big Thank You from her fans who would get to see their favourite star in something different.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 May 2010 | 5:49 am "Housefull isn't just random buffoonery" - Arjun Rampal
You dial his mobile and you hear, 'Apni Toh Jaise Taise'. Then you start to think that Arjun Rampal is in a splendid mood. He'll give you time, enough for you to finish the side A of your recorder. Suddenly the caller tune stops and you hear the voice. The same voice which ladies go ga-ga- about. Then you notice that Mr Rampal is what he always is - relaxed and composed...like a lion sitting in his den awaiting his prey. That's Arjun. I like to call him the warrior. This untamed actor has everything in control, for the moment - his films and his female fans, and despite all the plaudits, a fire still burns inside Arjun Rampal as he fights it out in the career of eternal battle for perfection. And that says it all in his revised resume - he is a National Award winner now. Yipee! You call him for an interview and he speaks of the role with extraordinary passion, a highly accomplished actor who thinks deeply about his craft and is happy to talk of it. The way he warms to the subject makes it clear his aim in every film is to try to 'be' the character. So, we let him 'be' who he is...the actor...the character. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent talks to the lion without visiting his den because you just don't want to fall prey to his intelligence, attitude and good looks. Envy has a new name - Arjun Rampal.
Is this the right song to play on your phone as the film is having Housefull boards all across the globe? (Laughs) It certainly is. Yes, I am very happy with the response what Housefull is getting. It's bringing back the 'Houseful' boards out again after a long, long time. I also think that this is the song which everyone should have on their caller tunes.
It's bringing back the 'Houseful' boards out again after a long, long time
And you've finally shaken a leg in the song too.
Yes, the song is written really well and doesn't look forced from any angle. I think Farah Khan has done a great job in choreography for this song with the music directors Shankar Ehsaan Loy. It's not a remixed track but a re-version of a classic. I hope Amitabh Bachchan will be fine with it (laughs).
And what about Arjun Rampal's humour?
(A long pause) I think you'll have to sit down with me after two drinks and find out (laughs).
...and a mad man like Sajid Khan who comes across as a serious person?
I've known him for quite a while now and initially the perception you get of Sajid from the outside is that he is a crazy guy which is not wrong. It's absolutely right. But there is also an intelligent side to Sajid. He is a complete film buff and when he is directing the film, he directs it as if he is an audience. It depends on how he is going to react, what he is going to do, etc. He has a great imagination and there is lots of madness in him too. But there is a lot of sense in that madness. I've never seen anybody like Sajid. He can even predict the T-20 matches. That's how mad he is and he is right eight out of ten times. A complete conviction, that's Sajid Khan.
What's the feedback you received from your kids?
I was so pleased that they liked Housefull. After Rock On, this is the film I've taken them to see. They enjoyed a lot and laughed a lot. But I guess they'll have to wait for a bit now because the next two to three films I'm doing are going to be a bit serious and may not be fit for them (laughs).
Sajid is one director who sticks to the safe route, isn't it? Then you see directors like Dibakar, Farhan, Anurag Kashyap, Shimit, etc who tread different paths. Whoever the filmmakers and whichever the film, I feel at the end of the day, any film has to be entertaining. And entertainment doesn't only mean 'laughter'. Forest Gump, Rain Man, Avatar, etc are films with strong messages but they all are entertaining. Dev D was entertaining, Rock On was too and so is Housefull. Each films aesthetics and style can be different but at the end of the day, all filmmakers work towards making an entertaining film. Sajid has done the same.
Three gorgeous ladies in the film and their confession - Arjun Rampal is hot.
(Laughs) They're hot too (laughs). I got to know more of Lara while filming Housefull. I've done a film with her called Elaan. With Deepika, it was a re-union after Om Shanti Om. She is fantastic. She has blossomed. Jiah is a surprise package in the film. Some of her scenes with Akshay in the film are fantastic. I think Sajid has justified each character very well.
So, laughter is the best medicine?
I don't believe in it. But if it s medicine that makes you laugh, I don't mind having it (laughs). Stupid laughter doesn't make sense. I don't really like slapstick comedy even though there are situations in Housefull where there are scenes with such humour. But overall, it's a complicated plot. Housefull isn't a film where you leave your brains at home and come. Housefull isn't just a random buffoonery.
Akshay Kumar is?
Very handsome
Riteish Deshmukh is?
A darling
Jiah Khan is?
Sexy
Deepika Padukone is?
Gorgeous
Lara Dutta is?
One of the boys.
Sajid Khan is?
A good loyal friend.
And Arjun Rampal is?
A warrior, a fighter (laughs).Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 May 2010 | 5:14 am Karan Johar in New York for non-diaspora release of MNIK
Karan Johar is currently in New York for the release of the English version of My Name Is Khan in two theatres of New York on May 5.
"It is meant for the non-NRI audience. Its crisper sharper cut and we hope to create a new market for Bollywood films," says Karan.
Karan Johar who left for New York for three weeks on Tuesday night has discovered a new side to his personality that he never knew existed. Hosting the show Lift Kara De which ended last week, he discovered how little people from privileged classes gave to the needy.
Says Karan, "I don't know how successful the show was. But it put me in touch with the real world. The show was about philanthropy and I understood the joy there is in giving. To meet all those needy individuals who came on the show connected me to a reality that most of us in the entertainment industry are cut off from the outside world."
Karan was also bowled over by the amazing connectivity between the audience and the stars.
Says Karan, "Akshay Kumar with whom I recorded my last episode of Lift Kara De has such an amazing and genuine bonding with his fans. Who says stars don't care for the common man?"
Though the TRPs of Lift Kara De were not too encouraging Karan decided after hosting the show is to make a cinema that is reflective of a far larger truth than the elitist lifestyle his characters almost always assume.
Immediately on the anvil after his return from New York is Season 3 of Koffee With Karan. "I start work on that in July. But it won't be in the same chatty mood any more. I think two recent events my film My Name Is Khan and to a lesser extent the TV show Lift Kara De has made me less self-centered. They've made me look outward into the world outside."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 May 2010 | 3:26 am
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