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Bhandarkar turns actor on Smita Thackeray's insistenceCritically acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who will be seen in a special appearance in Rahul Dholakia's "Society", says he agreed to act in the movie on producer Smita Thackeray's behest.Source: Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 8:56 am Big B, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in Raj Kumar Santoshi's action film
Two of our busiest stars Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn have agreed to be part of a hurriedly-designed mega-project, only because Amitabh Bachchan plays the lead.
Raj Kumar Santoshi's The Outsider with Amitabh Bachchan has been temporarily postponed for the lack of proper permission to shoot in the US where it was situated.
Rather than allow the Big B's dates to go to waste, Raj Santoshi has moved to another crime thriller for the same producer Feroze Nadiadwala.
This crime thriller will also feature Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in stellar roles and would be shot both in India and abroad.
Devgn and Dutt both extremely busy stars in their own right agreed to be part of the project at such short notice because of the Big B's presence. Devgn and Dutt gave the project a nod without even hearing the script when they were told it was the Big B playing the main lead. Neither of the two stars showed any hesitation in saying yes at the last minute.
Explaining the overnight shift in plot location and project, Santoshi says, "The other project The Outsider was not working out on time. It has become very difficult for Indian filmmakers to shoot in the US. Rather than allow the dates to go to waste I put forward the new project. It's a thriller about a vigilante. And yes Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt are also part of the project."
The shooting starts in the next couple of months to coincide with the dates that the Big B had allotted for the other project.
Says Santoshi, "It's an out-and-out action film. Mr Bachchan plays a vigilante. Ajay and Sanjay Dutt also have very powerful parts."
This is the first time Santoshi would be working with Sanjay Dutt . They were to collaborate on a historical about the Partition. But period films are pretty much a no-no at the box-office.
Says Santoshi, "The responsibility of doing justice to Mr. Bachchan and Ajay whom I've worked with earlier and Sanjay Dutt whom I'm working with for the first time, is the same."
Surprisingly, Santoshi's one-time favourite action-star Sunny Deol doesn't feature in the cast although Deol has shown interest in getting back together with Santoshi.
Reacting to Deol's cynical observation that Santoshi is allowing the market to dictate to his creativity. Santoshi says, "The market does dictate the films I do. It's a reality .And we must all face it."
Adds producer Feroz Nadiadwala, "We'll be shooting the film in India and Dubai. Mr. Bachchan will be seen as a master of disguises. For his special disguise we're getting makeup persons from Hollywood. And he'll be performing stunts like we've never seen him perform. We're getting stunt co-ordinators from some of the top names who have done the action in A-grade Hollywood films recently. I can't reveal names of the stunt guys and the makeup guys from Hollywood because we're under negotiation. And you've to hear the dialogues Raj Santoshi has written for Mr. Bachchan. They're the best I've heard since Deewaar."
About Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn the producer says, "When it's a writer-director of Raj Santoshi's calibre, he'll make sure he does justice to actors of Sanjay and Ajay's calibre."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 May 2010 | 8:05 am Bollywood welcomes Sachin on Twitter
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 7:59 am Bollywood hits back with biggies
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 7:45 am Lara Dutta's sizzling avatar in Marie Claire
"Nobody can do what I do" says Lara Dutta, in the latest issue of Marie Claire. It is in this issue, wherein, this 'confident and sassy frame' girl gives a lowdown of what makes her what she is today: a top contender to the Numero Uno spot.
Lara, in this issue, talks about her age and the reality check with that. She says "My 30s gave me a sense of liberation from my 20s, with all that angst and confusion." She also speaks the eternal truth of life, with her trademark confidence. "As you grow older, there are fewer people in your life who you can be yourself with, those you can cut the bullshit with." She also gets philosophical about life stating, "If I have to go, I have no qualms. I have lived a full life." And when asked about her films, she easily quips in saying, "I might take a sabbatical from comedy and flex some other muscles".
Lastly, as for the eternal question about her 'love status', she says "My relationship is still a fledgling. Give me a chance to figure out my life." Given... Lara!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 May 2010 | 7:18 am UK Premiere of Kites on May 18
On Tuesday, May 18, the stars of one of the most ambitious and truly international films to emerge from India will bring a touch of Bollywood romance, Latino passion and Hollywood action-adventure to the Red Carpet in London's Leicester Square Odeon West End cinemas. On the red carpet, you'll see the who's who of the world cinema including actor Hrithik Roshan, Mexican beauty Barbara Mori, director Anurag Basu. Producer Rakesh Roshan, Hollywood director Brett Ratner, Music composer Rajesh Roshan and some renowned British celebrities who'll be heating up the proceedings in London.
This is the first of the many world premieres coming from Reliance Big Pictures and what better way to kick start the proceedings from the U.K. After the biggest Bollywood premiere which took place a good three years ago where we saw the gorgeous Shilpa Shetty grace the red carpet with Anurag Basu for their film Life In a Metro, this is Basu turning big and lucky the second time in London. What's to be seen is, will Shilpa Shetty and her U.K based husband Raj Kundra be one of the many who'll be walking down the red carpet? Come May 18, we'll soon find out.
Kites is the widest ever release for any Indian film production to date and heralds a new milestone in international filmmaking. The film is directed by Anurag Basu (Life In A Metro, Gangster), one of the most forward-thinking directors to emerge from India, fearless in his vision of breaking the conventions associated with Indian filmmaking, Kites stars Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan who sets screens ablaze with the on-screen chemistry he shares with smoldering Mexican beauty, Barbara Mori, the South American screen icon who has been creating waves across the international film circuit.
Kites will be released across the UK by Reliance BIG Pictures on May 21, 2010.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 May 2010 | 6:47 am Bollywood hits back with biggiesBollywood has heaved a sigh of relief with the success of Akshay Kumar-starrer "Housefull" and has lined up more impressive biggies - "Badmaash Company", "Kites", "Raajneeti" and "Raavan" - to scorch the summer screens.Source: Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 6:37 am Kerala film distributors suspend strike
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 5:58 am Madhur Bhandarkar turns actor, features in Smita Thackeray's Society
Madhur Bhandarkar has turned actor. And he was teased mercilessly by his co-stars Dimple Kapadia and Sarika who ganged up against poor Madhur for as long as he shot. Agreed he did walk-on parts in Ram Gopal Varma's Rangeela and his own film Fashion. But in Rahul Dholakia's Society, for the time Madhur has a clearly-etched part with a character who speaks lines.
Madhur who shot for the film on Tuesday, says it was on producer Smita Thackeray's insistence. "My first reaction was to refuse. I can't act! But nobody says no to Smitaji. Besides, she told me I had to play myself. Also the director Rahul Dholakia is a dear friend. I really liked his work in Parzania."
But it was the cast that finally clinched it for Madhur. "When I heard I had scenes with Om Puriji, Dimple Kapadiaji, Sarikaji and Seema Biswaji I felt I had reached heaven. I mean...my god! These are stalwarts I grew up worshipping and watching. I never thought I'd be acting with them one day."
Madhur plays himself, the director Madhur Bhandarkar, who comes to the housing society to research on a film he's making on the water scarcity in Mumbai.
The fun part was the endless ribbing Madhur underwent in the hands of the playful duo Dimple Kapadia and Sarika.
"They insisted on running to the monitor to watch my shots and comment on them. It was like a dream come true to be working in front of the camera with these two beautiful actresses," says Madhur.
And now Madhur wants to cast Dimple and Sarika in his next film, a romantic comedy which he is going to start in July ahead of the film he plans to make with Kareena Kapoor in September.
Quips Madhur, "I had a walk-on parts in Rangeela and Fashion. Both were hits. I hope I prove the lucky mascot in Society. Then I can start charging money for my screen appearances."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 May 2010 | 5:42 am Freida Pinto's skincare tipsDrink lots of water and eat fruits and vegetables to have a glowing skin, says "Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto who says she is not fond of cosmetics.Source: Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 5:41 am KJo gets Muslim Public Affairs Council Award in LA for MNIK
With 'Candy Floss Romance' as his middle name, expectations reached its ultimate crescendo when Karan Johar announced his next film with SRK and Kajol, the ever-so-bankable pair, who, along with KJo have been instrumental in delivering some of the massive hits that Bollywood has ever seen. At such a time, KJo shocked everyone by making the never-before attempted genre in My Name Is Khan, a film that garnered mixed reviews post its release. While some of the critics panned the film, there were others who felt that KJo did full justice to the subject.
Now that the film is released and has made all its associates happy with its commercial success globally, its time for the awards. And to start with, KJo received his first award for MNIK in the form of Muslim Public Affairs Council Award (MPACC) in Los Angeles. Talking about the award, KJo said that the award was truly a matter of great pride not only because it was MNIK's first award, but also because it has come from such a special organization.
KJo has yet another reason to rejoice as MNIK will be screened at prestigious art house The Angelika Film Center in New York. Way to go, KJo and MNIK.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 May 2010 | 5:27 am Charlize Theron dating Keanu Reeves?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 5:14 am Jiah Khan signs two Hollywood films
She made her debut in Bollywood by featuring opposite none other than Amitabh Bachchan himself. Jiah Khan, did quite a bold act of a teenage seductress in Nishabd and followed it up by featuring with another big superstar, Aamir Khan, in Ghajini. And now she is back looking hot as ever in the multi-starrer Housefull.
Talking about the reactions she has been getting post the release, Miss Khan, says "It's been amazing, my life has completely changed after this film. People are appreciating the song featuring me. I see people laughing in the cinemas at the jokes, and whistling at the song."
Jiah's career surely seems to be touching an all time high as she just got a huge hit in the form of Housefull, and also the actress has now bagged not one but two Hollywood films.
Talking about the Hollywood projects Jiah says "Yes I am doing the two films but I can't talk much about them except that one of them is an adaptation of a classic English play." Well we do hope she isn't heading towards moving base. In all, it seems like a good phase in the actress' life. We wish her luck!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 May 2010 | 5:10 am "In Raavan we have used a lot of African vocals and sounds" - A.R.Rahman
He is a man of few words yet his music does all the talking. Directors from Bollywood as well as Hollywood wish to have him compose music for their films yet his super-busy schedule allows him to green-light only a handful of projects. Over the last couple of years, he has bagged every possible award from the Padma Bhushan to the BAFTA's and the Grammy to the Oscars yet he remains as humble as ever. Last week he once again gave his millions of fans a reason to cheer in the form of the spectacular musical score of Raavan. He is none other than Allah Rakha Rahman- the man who eats, breathes and (whenever he) sleeps music. Bollywood Hungama's Nikhil Ramsubramaniam caught up with the Musical Maestro for an exclusive interview to talk about the experience of composing music for Raavan, his special bonding with Mani Ratnam, his much talked about world tour and much more. Read on...
18 years after debuting with Mani Ratnam's Roja, you are back once again with Mani for Raavan. How has the journey been?
It's all been very good and exciting. The thing with Mani is that he receives every idea with great respect. It's not just the usual "Give me 5 tunes for my film" We try to explore various avenues while composing the music in the interest of the film.
In spite of your super-busy schedule you always manage to take out time for a Mani Ratnam project. You have composed music for all his films. What is it about Mani that makes it difficult for you to say 'No' to him?
After a point I think you understand exactly what a person needs and what is it that he actually wants. It's pretty much the case between Mani and I. However having said that, getting such vibes and sharing such a comfort level with someone is easier said than done. By the grace of God we've pulled it so far and continue to do so in the future (smiles).
In case of Raavan, we have used a lot of African vocals and sounds in some of the songs keeping with the mood and theme of the film
The one word synonymous with your music is Experimentation. So what kind of experimentation have you tried in Raavan?
I don't think in terms of experimentation in each project that I do. I just go with a theme that will make the project sound exciting. In case of Raavan, we have used a lot of African vocals and sounds in some of the songs keeping with the mood and theme of the film.
The music of Raavan released last amidst much fanfare. There are 6 tracks in the album. Could you take us through each of the tracks in your own words and explain the essence of songs...
When we set out to compose 'Beera Beera', we didn't want to make the song or the character seem dark. We wanted 'Beera' to be liked by everyone
'Beera Beera'
'Beera' is a song that describes the lead character played by Abhishek Bachchan. When we set out to compose this song, we didn't want to make the song or the character seem dark. We wanted 'Beera' to be liked by everyone. He is someone who has a point of view, it may be wrong according to some sections of the society but when you see the film you will realize his justification for the same. The song is like a celebration of his character.
'Behne De'
Karthik sang this song as a scratch. At that point in time, we didn't know if we were going to retain it but everyone seemed to like the version and we did retain it. We also added some background vocals by Mohammed Irfan to give a different edge to the song. It's not your usual typical song.
There is a different version of Ranjha Ranjha sung by Ila Arun and Richa Sharma that features in the film
'Ranjha Ranjha'
'Ranjha Ranjha' is an idea that I had done earlier but gave it a skip. It's poetry of Baba Bulleshah. Though the song that you hear in the album (sung by Rekha Bhardwaj, Javed Ali and Anuradha Sriram) doesn't feature in the movie, we have created another version of the song that is sung by Ila Arun and Richa Sharma which would be featured in the film. This version has been shot beautifully and works better for the film.
'Thok De Khilli'
'Thok De Khilli' of course has Sukhwinder at his energetic best. He is simply a powerhouse of energy and talent. However, in this song he didn't get a chance to improvise a lot as he had to fit his vocals to match the form of the song. In spite of that he has done a fabulous job
'Kata Kata'
'Kata Kata' is a very typical Mani Ratnam style song. In every film of his you have this folk celebration kind of song like you had 'Chalka Chalka Re' in Saathiya or for that matter 'Rukmani Rukmani' in Roja. However, this time we have given it a different feel and it was really an enjoyable process composing this track
'Khilli Re'
'Khilli Re' has been sung by Reena Bhardwaj who earlier sang 'Yeh Rishta' from Meenaxi. She has got a beautiful voice which suited the song perfectly. She is a very talented singer who certainly deserves more opportunities in the future.
During the music launch you also surprised everyone by composing and singing a new additional song 'Jaa Re Udd Jaa Re'. Is that song going to be added later in the album or featured in the film?
The song was a very last minute addition. I saw the movie and felt like adding a song to a particular situation in the film. The lyrics of the song were ready for a while however I had to yet compose the tune. Meanwhile we had already planned our music release for the 24th of April so we didn't want to delay or postpone that because of one song. The song may be later added to the album; however it would feature in the film.
There is a certain kind of affinity that Gulzar saab has for Mani and me. When he works with us, he is always very happy. I think when you are happy working as a team, it shows on the result of the end product
In every album of yours a striking aspect is zeroing in on the right singers for the right song. How do you manage to do that?
Well...to be honest, I don't know (smiles). Most of the time, it's not planned. I just look at who would suit the song and more importantly who is available at that point of time.
So do you have multiple singers recording scratch versions and then you taking a call on whom to consider for the final version?
Well... No we don't actually do that. Usually its just one or two times that we rehearse the song before recording except for directors like Abbas Tyrewala who is very particular about getting the right voice. Most of his songs are recorded about 6 - 7 times (smiles)
In Raavan, you once again re-unite with Gulzar saab after the Oscar winning score in Slumdog Millionaire. How is it working with him time and again?
There is a certain kind of affinity that Gulzar saab has for Mani and me. When he works with us, he is always very happy. I think when you are happy working as a team, it shows on the result of the end product.
I am really excited about the world tour as its going to have some really spectacular and different production values
In June, you embark on your world tour called The A.R.Rahman Jai Ho Concert...The Journey Home. Tell us something about that and why is it called 'The Journey Home'
It's called The Journey Home because even though it's a World Tour, it's going to feature a repertoire of songs from my 18 year old career. We are not going to go with the obvious way of mainly performing English songs just because it's a world tour. I am really excited about the tour as its going to have some really spectacular and different production values. A lot of money has gone into that and a lot of Western artists have been working on giving the tour a whole new feel. The show is also directed very differently giving a whole new perspective to my music and to our country.
So who are the singers who are going to be a part of this tour?
There is Hariharan, Javed Ali, Shweta Pandit, Benny Dayal, Blaaze besides my usual troupe comprising of Sivamani on percussion, Naveen on the flute etc.
Over the last couple of years Rahmania has reached an all time high with you bagging the BAFTA's, the Golden Globes, the Oscars and the Grammys. Closer home there were awards like the Padma Bhushan, Indian Of The Year etc. Is there a special section where you keep all your awards?
There is a place in the office for them but once you get an award it's a thing of the past. You just keep marching on and look forward to the future
Now that the music of Raavan has released, what are your future projects?
After Raavan, there is a Telugu film called Puli. Then there is Shankar's Robot and Abbas Tyrewala's 1-800 Love.
Are you also composing the music for Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar?
Yes...we've just started. In fact we just finished out first sitting. It's a great experience working with a team comprising Irshad Kamil and Imtiaz Ali.
After Raavan, there is a Telugu film Puli, and then there is Robot, 1-800 Love and Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar
How is your pet project KM Music Conservatory doing?
It's doing really well. We just signed up with Middlesex University to oversee the whole education. We are expanding and going to a larger campus very soon.
Finally we know that you listen to all kinds of music. So what's currently playing on your iPod?
Well...I've been listening to Susan Boyle's album, Kumar Gandharva's songs and Coldplay. Besides I am always listening to my songs while mixing (smiles).Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 May 2010 | 5:04 am Abhishek competing with Aishwarya?Abhishek Bachchan happily acknowledges that his father found Aishwarya better than him in the Raavan promos and there are no ego hassles.Source: | 5 May 2010 | 4:51 am Hrithik-Barbara to walk the red carpet - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 May 2010 | 4:08 am "I would want sequel of Singh is Kinng to do much better" - Anees Bazmee
When Singh Is Kinng was approaching it's release date, there was a definite buzz in the air that this Akshay Kumar starrer would be seeing a sequel soon after. However, immediately after the release (and success) of Singh Is Kinng, there were murmurs that all was not well between the film's producer Vipul Shah and director Anees Bazmee.
Both being established filmmakers in their own right, they had their own take on affairs as far as visibility and popularity post the film's release was concerned. It was said that ego issues had cropped up between the two men and though on the face value they didn't quite (thankfully) wash the dirty linen in public, there certainly were rumours about tension brewing between the two.
Meanwhile, everyone associated with Singh Is Kinng moved on with their respective projects in months to come. While the idea for the sequel never died down, there was no concrete progress being made. In fact it was also being said that there was no real work being done on even the scripting of the sequel and the much cherished project, which was bound to be accepted with open arms by the audience, had taken a firm backseat.
As Vipul Shah got busy with London Dreams, Akshay Kumar moved on to his half a dozen other projects and Anees Bazmee too kick started work on No Problem. This led to speculation that Singh Is Kinng 2 was going to be the story of the past. Now this was quite disheartening for audience as well as industry because in a recession hit situation where a safe project is hard to come by, revival of Singh Is Kinng series could well have been a huge shot in the arm.
When questioned if there was any progress being made on the sequel, Anees Bazmee confirms that no one has approached him to yet to direct the sequel. However, in his heart he is sure that he just needs an indication and he would be all game to begin work on the film.
"Would I love to direct the sequel? Oh, of course yes. After all these were the characters thought by me and I am very attached to them. There could be so many ways to take these characters forward", continues Anees for whom Singh Is Kinng stays on to be one of his three biggest blockbusters other than Welcome and No Entry.
Since Anees has his bag full currently, what if Vipul goes ahead and either directs the film himself or rope in some other director? Won't it be a setback of sorts for him since it is basically his own baby that would be handed over to someone else?
"You can be attached to a film but not to this extent that you can't see someone else taking care of it", Anees doesn't allow any hint of emotion coming on his face, "I won't feel bad if he or someone else directs the film. Its okay, one moves on. Yeh meri jageer thodi hi hai ki main usse apna maan ke jaane hi naa doon!"
By this time around one can well sense that Anees Bazmee is trying hard to camouflage his emotions. Though he is keeping a tough stand on the exterior, one can sense that he does carry a soft corner for the film. This is the reason why he only wishes the film good luck rather being nonchalant about it.
"No, I won't say that I have nothing to do with the film because the fact is that I have a lot to do with it. So even if someone else directs the film, my best wishes would be with him. Let me state this from the bottom of my heart that I would actually want the sequel to do much better business than the first in the series and turn out to be a much bigger hit", says Anees with a smile.
Extending on his logic behind allowing himself to disconnect from the film, Anees says, "See, the matter of the fact is that I got my money for making Singh Is Kinng. That was my job as a writer-director and I gave my all to ensure that I justify decision of the producer to have roped me in. As a producer, Vipulji is great. Main dil se dua karoonga ki picture chale because kahin na kahin mera naam bhi film ke saath juda hua hai.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 May 2010 | 4:06 am All you wanted to know about 'Badmaash Company'
Yash Raj Films is back with its latest offering Badmaash Company starring Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Vir Das and Meiyang Chang in lead roles. Directed by actor turned director Parmeet Sethi, Badmaash Company tells the story of 4 friends who want to make it big in life. How they manage in doing all the wrong things the right way forms the crux of the story.
The promos of the film have caught on big time and with the film releasing on May 7, expectations are only increasing with each passing day. We at Bollywood Hungama bring you all that you wanted to know about Badmaash Company in this exclusive special page. Enjoy!
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- Jingle Jingle (Badmaash Company)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 May 2010 | 3:55 am Lara and Deepika are no competition to Jiah in bikini - Indiainfo.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 May 2010 | 3:54 am The Total Eclipse of The Heart: Lyrics and videos'The Total Eclipse of The Heart', one of the hit chartbusters, in States, Australia, Canada and U.K which recorded path breaking success, is presented before you with all its lyrics.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 May 2010 | 3:53 am I was inspired by Lata Mangeshkar: Farida KhanumPakistan-based ghazal exponent Farida Khanum, who mesmerized the audience at a packed theatre with a two-hour concert, paid homage to Bollywood playback queen Lata Mangeshkar saying "the Indian nightingale was one of the music legends who had inspired her among several big names".Source: Entertainment News | 5 May 2010 | 3:44 am Twilight Saga: Eclipse to be screened at LA Film FestivalThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse, third installment in the teen vampire series will have a world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival. It will be premiered at the Nokia Theater which has a capacity of 7000. The Nokia Theater premiered MichaelSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 3:42 am "Shah Rukh and Farah can't ban each other from working with others" - Akshay
If not for its camps, Bollywood wouldn't have been what it is today.
Yash Chopra and Karan Johar can't make their films without Shah Rukh Khan. Anees Bazmee, Vipul Shah and Sajid Khan swear by Akshay Kumar. Papa Roshan works mainly with beta Roshan. Mahesh Bhatt and Co. know that it is Emraan Hashmi who delivers most when it comes to their medium budget films. Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt used to be a team till there was a crack in their friendship. Aamir Khan works in well, a camp which is owned, driven and managed by only one man - Aamir Khan. And then there is Salman Khan who works with anyone and everyone depending upon which side of the bed he wakes up one fine morning.
So what happens when someone is 'accused' of penetrating his way into a camp? A camp which has delivered two mega money spinners of the current decade. A camp which had built it's foundation on a decade of friendship. A camp where no 'outsider' was allowed, especially if this very outsider happened to be an arch rival by himself. A camp comprising of Farah Khan and Shah Rukh Khan that had managed to keep all competition at bay after Main Hoon Naa and Om Shanti Om after a certain Akshay Kumar made his way in with Tees Maar Khan.
It has been months since news broke about Akshay Kumar 'sneaking' into this camp. Though all kind of accusations and conspiracy theories made headlines for weeks at stretch, the man of the moment kept quite and didn't utter a word, whether on or off the records. He continued to keep himself busy in close to half a dozen other films that he was involved in the capacity of both as an actor and a producer. He smiled it all away even as all around sinister comments were being made.
Today, he has decided to open up. No, he isn't indulging himself into any malice. He is not uncovering any big secrets. He is also not coming charging down on all the random voices that were being heard up close or from a distance. He is just sharing his point of view. A workaholic who has seldom spent his days off the sets, Akshay Kumar is surprised with all the murmurs and rumours. As the actor puts in his own words - 'Everyone has the right to earn a living'. All that he is doing is just earn a living!
"It is beyond me when some people think that Farah shouldn't have the right to work with anyone that she wants to", says Akshay in an exasperated tone, "Yes, Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan mean a lot to each other. But then neither can he ban her from working with others, nor can she ban him from working with other directors."
In fact Akshay had shared the same logic even earlier when Vipul Shah made a one off choice of working with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn in London Dreams. Since Vipul and Akshay were a pair with three successful films - Aankhen, Waqt and Namastey London, there were quite a few eyebrows that were raised once Vipul moved to a different actor for his dramatic musical. However, at that time Akshay was one of the first to quash the rumours and maintained that he and Vipul harboured no ill will. Since they were anyways simultaneously working on Action Replayy, there wasn't much scope for scoop searchers as well to dig deeper.
However, the fact remains that despite this, so much has been said and written about Farah Khan opting for Akshay instead of Shah Rukh Khan in Tees Maar Khan. Really, doesn't he too feel that a lot is being read into something which is nothing but a plain and simple professional decision?
"Aah, now finally there is someone asking me a question with an open mind", Akshay brings on a smile here, "Yes, this is being made into something which it is not. At the end of the day, work is work after all. Everyone has the right to earn a living."
Now that should set the records straight.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 May 2010 | 3:36 am Abhinav returns mid-way from trekkingAbhinav Shukla, who is seen playing the bad guy Dev in Star One’s current show Geet is quite the adventurous guy in real life. Abhinav, who’s love for bikes is a known fact, is also equally in love with adventures. TheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 3:34 am Hrithik-Barbara to walk the red carpetOn Tuesday, May 18, the stars of one of the most ambitious and truly international films to emerge from India, will bring a touch of Bollywood romance, Latino passion and Hollywood action-adventure to the Red Carpet in London's Leicester Square OdeonSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 3:32 am Morrissey’s tribute to late superfanLondon (ANI): Singer Morrissey expressed his deep sympathies in a tribute that he penned for a long time fan who passed away last month. After being told by DJ Janice Long of her death, the former The Smiths frontman paid homageSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 3:23 am Trisha celebrates her birthday meaningfullyTrisha, one of the leading actresses in South has celebrated her birthday meaningfully in Chennai on May 4th, Tuesday. Some of her family members and close friends have attended the party and shared their joy with the actress. In keeping withSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 3:20 am When reel life agent Kiefer Sutherland met a real CIA agentLondon (ANI): ‘24’ star Kiefer Sutherland went red in the face after he met a real life terrorism expert during a skiing trip. The English-born actor had to share a ski lift during a recent break with an operative who hadSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 3:14 am Sushant Rajput hospitalised againSushant Singh Rajput is quite a household name these days after 'Pavitra Rishta' and ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’. He definitely has not left any stone unturned in his efforts to please his fans. TellyCafe.com had, in our earlier report, told you aboutSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 2:46 am Kim Kadashian admits her crush on BieberMelbourne, (ANI): Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has admitted that she has a crush on teen sensation Justin Bieber. The Sun reports, Kardashian declared her love for the singer on Twitter just hours after she met him at the 2010 WhiteSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 2:32 am Krishnudu's Pappu audio to release very soonKrishnudu, Subbaraju and Deepika are playing the lead in Pappu. The tagline of the film is ‘Mr. Intelligent’. Sapan Pasuparthi is directing the film and Nalla Praveen Reddy and and Nagesh Yadav under the banner Aarya Entertainment.The producer says, "The strengthsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 2:30 am Vivek Oberoi hides to evade encounter with SalmanVivek Oberoi’s weird and embarrassing encounters with Salman Khan have not been hidden from the public eye. Repeated attempts of apologizing and creating a friendly atmosphere with Salman have almost gone in vain for this Prince.Vivek would not have had anSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 5 May 2010 | 2:28 am Kareena refuses to cower in fright - Oneindia
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It maybe a very dreamlike, glitzy glam world, this film industry, but if you thought an actor's life was all about partying and socialising and looking pretty then think again. The most adored and loved actor of our industry, who is a power house of talent and versatility is facing what may just be called the occupational hazards. Long working hours and stressful work schedules that is the part of this industry has obviously taken a toll on Amitabh Bachchan who is in some serious pain due to what is being suspected as multiple Hernia in his lower abdomen. The lower abdomen has swollen up and there is an acute sharp pain every time he takes exerts himself. The doctors advised the mega star to go in for a surgery for the same but due to a busy schedule and work pressure the Big B refrained.
Speaking about his ordeal, Amitabh blogged recently "... a stomach surgery, indeed two in quick succession always have the possibility of hernia developing. And that is what is of concern now. There are now two urgent hernia in the lower abdomen which have swelled up dangerously and cause me problems." The two he mentioned in his blogs was the one he underwent during the shoot of Coolie, when he met with an accident on the sets. Further he reveals, "Sharp pains when I stand for too long or walk too much. During dance and action scenes there is huge pain and I counter that with a hernia belt which is temporary and not really a cure. So the doctors have been after me for a surgery, well two actually on either side of the abdomen and I have been avoiding it because of my busy schedule. But I shall have to take care of it now, and now after my third surgery of the stomach a few years back, when I was diagnosed for diverticulitus, there is another hernia that is developing. Of that later, say doctors. Because of the several times that the stomach has been opened up, there are lesions, and they at times stick and cause problems."
Bollywood Hungama wishes Mr. Bachchan a speedy recovery.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 May 2010 | 10:45 am Shakira is most popular Latin musicianThe Hips Don't Lie singer topped the download charts in more than 35 countries and leads a list of the most successful Latin American stars, compiled by Nokia's Ovi Music.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 10:24 am Hollywood-boundAfter three Bollywood biggies — Nishabd, Ghajini and Housefull — Jiah Khan is Hollywood bound.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 9:47 am Sajid Khan refuses to read Housefull reviewsFilmmaker Sajid Khan took a vow just before the release of his comic caper Housefull – he would not read any reviews of his film.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 9:34 am I have a badmaash streak in me: Shahid KapoorShahid Kapoor says playing characters with a negative streak in Kaminey and Badmaash Company is an 'escape route' from his good-boy image in real life.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 9:20 am I copy common people: Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar, who's Housefull has broken the dry spell at the BO in the opening weekend, says the secret of his success as a comedian is that he mimics common people around for most of his roles.Source: | 4 May 2010 | 8:51 am 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 adore Scarlett Johansson: Paltrow
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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 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 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
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