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Soha in no hurry to team up with mom againSoha Ali Khan, who has just finished her first film with her mother Sharmila Tagore, is in no hurry to repeat the experience.Source: Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 8:46 am Larry King calls off divorce
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 8:03 am Karan Johar to launch a new faceFilmmaker Karan Johar, known for hits like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" and the recent "My Name Is Khan", has announced that he wants to launch a new face under his banner Dharma Productions.Source: Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 7:25 am My caste is Indian, declares AmitabhWhile the debate over caste census intensifies with most parties rooting for it, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan is clear where he stands on the controversial issue.Source: Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 6:52 am Tarun Mansukhani gives sneak peek at Dostana 2
Director Tarun Mansukhani is currently busy writing the script of his next film which happens to be the sequel to his smash-hit flick Dostana. Tarun, who is quite active on social networking site Twitter, recently posted a pic of the first page of the script of Dostana 2 for viewers to see and read. However, when excited viewers clicked on the link, it turned out to be nothing more than this pic which shows just the front cover stating 'Karan Johar presents Dostana 2â¦Written and Directed by Tarun Mansukhani'
While Tarun surely must have had a hearty laugh over this joke, we hope that the gags in his forthcoming film are funnier than this one.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2010 | 6:49 am Soha doesn't want to work with mom Sharmila
Though Soha is most excited about is her first film with her mother the ever-gorgeous Sharmila Tagore in Sangeeta Dutta's Life Goes On surprisingly working with her mom is something Soha doesn't want to do again in a hurry.
Says Soha excitedly, "It's my first film with mom. Hopefully, we won't have to face the camera in a hurry again. In spite of having years of experience playing her daughter the experience of doing it for the camera just unnerved me."
This, in spite of the fact that Sharmila chose to be very restrained on the sets. "Normally when it comes to shooting, my mom is usually very hands-on. But this time she just let it be. She did take a keen interest in my clothes makeup, etc. But once we faced the camera she let the director Sangeeta Dutta do all the directing."
Soha listened to her mother about the clothes. "Because she has great taste. But it's so morbid I've become petrified about losing my mother after doing a film on a daughter losing her mom."
As for love, Soha isn't naming anyone. But she admits she's not single. "I'm seeing someone. It's still in the early stages. And it's great fun."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2010 | 6:37 am Akshay hits cop car in Canada by mistake
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 6:36 am Sonam tells 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai...Tum Nahin Samjhoge' to Imran in IHLS
Only couple of days ago producer Karan Johar and debutant director Punit Malhotra had revealed the first look of their forthcoming film I Hate Luv Storys (IHLS) on popular social networking site Twitter. The first look featuring the lead pair of Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor at their casual best fetched an awesome response from one and all.
Building up the curiosity towards the film, director Punit Malhotra today revealed yet another poster from the film. This one shows a full-on romantic Sonam holding flowers and saying the evergreen romantic line "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai...Tum Nahin Samjhoge!!!" even as Imran looks bored and disinterested. Even though the film's release is still a while away (July 2nd), looks like the makers are leaving no stone unturned to promote their film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2010 | 5:20 am Twinkle Khanna chosen to endorse Micromax Mobiles?
If the sources close to Bollywood Hungama are to be believed, then the gorgeous Twinkle Khanna, who had taken a sabbatical from the tinsel town, is back. This time round, she will be seen in a commercial for Micromax Mobiles.
It is the same brand of cell phones endorsed by Twinkle's hubby dearest Akshay Kumar. The same source also added that the ad will be directed by the ace director Anurag Basu and that it's supposed to be a fun ad which will show the glamorous and funny side of Twinkle at the same time."
We simply can't wait to see Twinkle's comeback.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 May 2010 | 5:13 am "Isn't it natural that Ajay Devgn & I make an action film?" - Rohit Shetty
Everyone knows Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan is one of the foremost action-coordinators in the entertainment industry.
What is not that well-known is the fact the Ajay's favourite director Rohit Shetty is also the son of a famous action-coordinator. Rohit is the son of Shetty, the well-known stunt director and actor of the 1970s.
Shetty was not only the biggest most in-demand stunt director of the 1970s and 80s, but he was also famous for his villainous roles which he performed in tandem with his behind-the-camera job as an action director.
In a film that Rohit Shetty will direct in the second-half of 2010 with Ajay Devgn in the lead, the two men pay homage to their fist-friendly fathers who specialized in action sequences.
Says Rohit Shetty, "Isn't it only natural that Ajay and I get together for an action film? Action and stunts are in our genes. Ajay began his career with an action flick Phool Aur Kaante. In fact in Golmaal 2 I had replicated the scene of Ajay perched between two speeding motorbikes, his entrance scene in Phool Aur Kaante. During that film I was an assistant and that's where our friendship started."
The most interesting part of this action flick would be that all the action sequences and stunts would be directed by Rohit Shetty, with huge inputs from Ajay.
Says the director, "Yes me and my team will be directing the action. I believe the director knows best how the action scenes will carry the story forward. And I don't want the action scenes to be like items. They'll be carrying the story forward. By the way even my songs look aggressive enough to be considered action scenes."
Rohit says the stunts that Devgn will perform in this action film will be unlike anything seen before.
Says Rohit, "Like I said action is in my blood. I started my career in direction with an action film Zameen, and then did comedies. But you can't keep the Shetty out of me."
This action film will be dedicated to Ajay and Rohit's fathers.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2010 | 4:44 am I grew up watching Bollywood films: Noureen DeWulf
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 4:36 am "I have not antagonised Karan" - Sajid Khan [Part 1]
Housefull is a success and a huge money spinner at that. Still, rather than being ecstatic or seen jumping with joy, director Sajid Khan can be caught in a rather calm and composed mood. Maintaining the stance of 'I never had doubts around the success of Housefull and hence I stay on to be what I was before the film's release', Sajid Khan replies to some of the most pertinent queries that have come his way in the recent past. In the first of this two part conversation with Joginder Tuteja, Sajid Khan talks about the sheer differentiation factor between a hit and a flop film, the challenge that lies ahead in the biggies that would follow in 2010, some brickbats that he has faced for the climax of Housefull and rumours of him antagonising Karan Johar.
On the success of Housefull
The film has done exceptionally well across the world, People are watching it again and again. Eventually, it is business which is the most important factor because it indicates that people are liking the film. Business indicates that the film has become a blockbuster. I have been to cinemas and I can see that audiences are having a blast. My quotient is that blockbuster film means that people have liked it. A flop means that people haven't liked it. It's as simple as that. No good film can ever flop. Also, no bad film (with rarely an exception or two) can ever be a hit.
On his confidence as a filmmaker
I am extremely confident about the kind of films that I made. I don't think I would ever be stepping into a zone where I am unsure of a film's success. It should not be tricky. People expect general entertainment from films. I would rather play safe and make a blockbuster rather than not being safe and have my investors worrying.
On antagonising Karan Johar by stating that his Housefull will be the biggest money spinner of the year, hence pushing aside My Name Is Khan
I have not antagonised Karan. He and I have been friends for 15 years. Same holds good for Shah Rukh too. I would never ever dream of saying something that would hurt a friend. I am friend's friend. What happened was that on being asked whether Housefull would be the biggest hit of the year, I said 'Yes, I am confident'. When I was further told that so far, MNIK was the biggest hit with Rs.74 crore in India, I again said that at least in India, Housefull will do much more. I also said that in overseas I had no chance because there, Karan and Shah Rukh are a multi billion dollar entity. By no means I was looking at antagonising anyone. And if I have done that, then I am sorry. In fact Karan and I spoke about this two days back and had a hearty laugh over it.
In overseas I had no chance because there, Karan and Shah Rukh are a multi billion dollar entity
On challenging biggies like Kites, No Problem and Tees Maar Khan by marking Housefull as the biggest hit of 2010â¦
By no means am I challenging the makers of these films. If these films do well and break Housefull record then that would be good. It would mean that money is coming in. The matter of the fact that nobody in the industry will ever be happy with a flop, whether it's his own or someone else's. Everyone should be good and happy with films working well. When 3 Idiots did so well, I was so happy. Today, with Housefull doing well, it has sent positive signals that audience are coming back to theatres.
The matter of the fact that nobody in the industry will ever be happy with a flop
On the climax of Housefull which has seen quite some criticism coming his way
I can completely agree with that. Still, I would say that I am proud of the film's climax. See, I could have taken a typical climax where people were hanging from houses or could have got a similar effect by indulging into group slapstick. I didn't do that and thought of laughing gas episode. Now the fact is that whether audience have liked it or not, they have certainly not ignored it. This is something about which I was very sure. I knew that people would talk about it. It's a very performance oriented climax. When have you ever seen characters mouthing off serious lines with a laugh? Even in my future films, I would have a similar approach of something that has been never seen before.
(Visit this space again for part 2 where Sajid would talk about his perceived war with critics, fulfilling the promise of giving his actors the biggest success of their career, accusations of being termed as arrogant and why it doesn't matter to him if he is not winning many friends in the industry)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2010 | 4:23 am 3 Idiots wins 8 IIFA technical awards
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 4:05 am 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag': Scripting the amazing Milkha Singh storyRakeysh Omprakash Mehra is working on one of his most ambitious projects "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" and says he wants to break linguistic barriers with the film on the greatest Indian athlete Milkha Singh so that the whole world will know his story.Source: Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 4:00 am Aamir's 3 Idiots sweeps IIFA Awards - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 May 2010 | 3:29 am "I don't know why Zokkomon is held up" - Darsheel Safary
Darsheel's super-hero film Zokkomon was expected to hit theatres ahead of his other release Bumm Bumm Bole.
So how did Bumm Bumm Bole end up getting first priority?
Says Darsheel, "I don't know why Zokkomon is held up. Both the films were clashing. I don't know why Bumm Bumm Bole is coming first. I just want my fans to love me in both films. I don't know when Zokkomon is releasing. At the moment these are the only two films I have on hand. After Zokkomon I may not have time off from my studies. So I may not be able to do another film for a while."
In fact Darsheel's family was keen that the child prodigy's other solo starrer Zokkomon release before Bumm Bumm Bole. Darsheel constantly spoke about Zokkomon as his post-Taare Zameen Par release.
Percept Ltd had to step in and rush-release Bumm Bumm Bole before Zokkomon.
Says Shailendra Singh of Percept, "We did indeed take steps to make sure our film comes first. When we heard Zokkomon was releasing first we revved up our release. We wanted Bumm Bumm Bole to be Darsheel's first release after Taare Zameen Par. We were not sure how audiences would react to Darsheel in a film about an ordinary child's extraordinary adventures in Bumm Bumm Bole after being seen as a super-hero in Zokkomon."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2010 | 3:27 am Sanjay Chhel expresses his views on film makingAnswering to the large questions Sanjay Chhel gave all those tips to the students which they can adapt and practice to be a good writer. The exercise motivated them to large extend.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 12 May 2010 | 3:17 am NNK is about father-daughter relationship: Prakash RajPeople go behind the success, but very rarely we see a person, who is chased by success. Here is a person, who established himself as a south Indian star with Kannada roots. He started his career as a theatre artiste andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 3:16 am Manmohan Singh is an ideal Prime Minister: Ranbir - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 May 2010 | 3:15 am Aamir's 3 Idiots sweeps IIFA AwardsAamir Khan's 3 Idiots is in the news again. After bagging six awards at the Filmfare Awards, it has swept the the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards 2010 to be held in Sri Lanka from June 3 to 5. ItSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 3:11 am Cowell looks good with Hussainy, says Louis WalshLondon, (ANI): Louis Walsh has claimed that Simon Cowell's fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy is 'much too nice' for the music tycoon. Walsh said that Cowell looks good with Hussainy, as she makes him look younger with her make-up skills, reports the DailySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 3:09 am ‘He was a hero in real life’Says Raveena Tandon on her uncle, Mohan Makhijiani aka MacMohan who passed away on Monday.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 3:05 am ‘I had to ruin my body for this role’Rajpal Yadav, who will be seen fighting The Great Khali in Kushti, will always remain a student of acting.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 3:01 am I grew up watching Bollywood films: Noureen DeWulfIndian origin Hollywood actress Noureen DeWulf, who has been featured on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, is keen on doing Bollywood films as "it'll be like going back to her roots".Source: Entertainment News | 12 May 2010 | 3:00 am Dr. Manmohan Singh is an ideal Prime Minister: Ranbir KapoorBollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has completed the shooting of director Prakash Jha’s upcoming movie Raajneeti and is eagerly waiting for its release, has said that he has leaned a lot about politics but he is not qualified enough to enterSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 2:57 am Sonam says to Imran, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”!Only couple of days ago producer Karan Johar and debutant director Punit Malhotra had revealed the first look of their forthcoming film I Hate Luv Storys (IHLS) on popular social networking site Twitter. The first look featuring the lead pair ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 2:53 am Larry King, wife call off divorceNew York (ANI): CNN star Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick have reportedly decided to put their divorce on hold and give their marriage a second chance. According to TMZ, the news came after Southwick's sister Shannon Engemann revealed that sheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 2:49 am Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots swept 55th Filmfare AwardsBollywood actor Aamir Khan did not attend the 55th Filmfare Awards function on Saturday night (he prefers to keep away from film awards) but his film 3 Idiots swept the event by bagging six awards.Besides being adjusted the best film, awardsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 2:42 am Metal band Scribe pays ode to Andaz Apna ApnaVocalist Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, talks to us about the band’s album, Mark Of TejaSource: | 12 May 2010 | 2:30 am Kites releasing as scheduled despite court stayFilm lovers must be wondering if the much-hyped film Kites would be released as scheduled on May 21 following a stay order on its release by a Bihar Civil Court. However, the producer of the film Rakesh Roshan has cleared theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 2:22 am ‘Satish uncle believed in me when I was just starting out’And that’s why Shahid Kapoor is saying Milenge Milenge again to once good friend Kareena KapoorSource: | 12 May 2010 | 2:19 am ‘LAP may soon open in Mumbai’After Delhi, National Award Winner Arjun Rampal now plans to open his second nightspot in the city.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 2:08 am Restored Indian film to be premiered at CannesMrinal Sen’s Khandhar to be premiered in classics section for old works in restored prints.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 2:01 am Red alertDeepika Padukone is looking forward to her first appearance on the Cannes red carpet.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 1:55 am No assistance, only instinctsHrithik Roshan followed his gut feeling while acting in Kites, even stopped checking his takes on the monitor.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 1:50 am "Isn't it natural that Ajay & I make an action film?" - Rohit ShettyEveryone knows Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan is one of the foremost action-coordinators in the entertainment industry. What is not that well-known is the fact the Ajay's favourite director Rohit Shetty is also the son of a famous action-coordinator. Rohit isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 1:46 am Bollywood freaks out over Twitter bugA Turkish hacker caused havoc on the portal, and the follower count of celebrities went down to zero.Source: | 12 May 2010 | 1:46 am Neil Bhatt follows his ancestral trendNeil Bhatt, who debuted with Arslaan on Star Plus and was later seen as Abhinav of 12/24 Karol Bagh (Zee TV) had jumped into acting without a second thought. Acting is his childhood passion, but he has been torn between actingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 12 May 2010 | 1:42 am Shah Rukh's loo tales! - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 12 May 2010 | 12:54 am Last living star of Ziegfeld Follies dies at 106The last living star of the legendary Broadway dancing girls, The Zeigfeld Follies, has died at age 106. Doris Eaton Travis passed away, according to a family statement issued by nephew Joe Eaton. Source: | 12 May 2010 | 12:23 am 'He was a hero in real life' - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 May 2010 | 11:41 pm Arshad earns approval for apology for smoking in public - Mid-Day
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 May 2010 | 9:32 pm Actor Arshad Warsi will not smoke in public again
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 7:10 pm Shahid shines again with Badmaash Company
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 7:03 pm Kathryn Bigelow's new film Triple Frontier angers South AmericaAfter successfully portraying most volatile zone of world, Iraq, Oscar winner director, Kathryn Bigelow is finding it tough to impress the South American authorities about her next movie tentatively titled 'Triple Frontier.'Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 5:42 pm Lindsay Lohan fights with Avril Lavigne, denial afterwardLindsay Lohan, 23, is denying the media reports that she got into a fight with Avril Lavigne in Hollywood.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 4:47 pm Cannes film festival opens: Preview, list of movies, celebritiesTHE SIXTY third Cannes Film Festival unfolds on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 and goes on till May 23,2010.. More than four hundred companies from nearly hundred countries are participating in the Cannes Film Festival this year.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 4:37 pm Panel suggests changes to national film awards selection - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 May 2010 | 4:36 pm Dancing with the Stars: Era night performances, scoreboardON MONDAY the remaining five contestants on Dancing With the Stars performed on some old songs and dance styles which included ballroom dance and a Latin dance of the early sixties.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 4:10 pm Mani Ratnam not to send Raavan to IIFA Colombo
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 4:00 pm Hope Dworaczyk to be in 3D centerfold of PlayboyHope Dworaczyk, the pride of port Lavaca, will be in the centerfold of Playboy magazine. Playboy has announced it is coming issue will be in 3D.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 3:39 pm Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton to marry soonCountry music's hottest singers Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, are tying a knot soon.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 3:33 pm In collection of books, memorabilia, a tribute to Tagore - Expressindia.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 May 2010 | 3:16 pm No love brewing over coffee: Anushka - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 May 2010 | 2:50 pm CMT Music Awards 2010 nomination: Taylor Swift, other nomineesThe Country Music Association (CMT) Awards 2010 nominations have been announced. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, each received three nominations for the CMT Awards 2010.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 2:12 pm COLUMN - My name is not Khan and I'm not your audienceRecently in New York city, I sat behind a motley group of New Yorkers as they settled in to watch Karan Johar's "My Name is Khan", an epic film that's been declared a global hit with a message of peace that as some press nugget said "has spread across the world".Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 11 May 2010 | 2:07 pm Blake Shelton proposes Miranda Lambert, announce engagementBlake Shelton proposed Miranda Lambert near her home in Tishomingo, Okla where she immediately accepted the proposal for marriage. It is not surprising because Shelton and Lambert have been together for five years.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 1:57 pm Taylor Swift to get songwriters Hall of Fame at 20Taylor Swift will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the songwriters Hall of Fame Awards on June 11 in New York City. The Hall of Fame at the age of 20, strange, but true in case of Taylor Swift.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 11 May 2010 | 1:19 pm What's cooking between Ranbir and Bipasha? - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 11 May 2010 | 12:38 pm Crowe threw log at British Prince on Robin Hood set
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 11:00 am Kim Cattrall vows not to remarry
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 10:58 am Abhishek Bachchan supports Chelsea's search for Asian starBollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has come out in support of Chelsea's quest for an Asian star and asked the Asian origin young players to join the project.Source: Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 10:05 am Shahid shines again with 'Badmaash Company'After three back-to-back duds "Dil Bole Hadippa!", "Chance Pe Dance" and "Paathshala", actor Shahid Kapoor has risen again with his latest outing "Badmaash Company" that has got a decent opening at the box office.Source: Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 9:40 am I want to play Aamir Khan's grandmother: Daisy IraniDaisy Irani, well-known child artist of 1950s-60s who has teamed up with children in her forthcoming movie "Vroom", says she enjoyed working with kids but is keen to play Aamir Khan's grandmother and Shah Rukh Khan's mother on screen.Source: Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 9:35 am Actor Arshad Warsi will not smoke in public againAfter being caught by an anti-tobacco watchdog for smoking in a college campus in Goa, Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has vowed not to smoke while making a public appearance.Source: Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 9:30 am Anurag Basu to return to TV with new showHe might be riding high on his film career but Anurag Basu has no plans to bid adieu to the small screen.Source: Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 8:22 am Rajneeti is modern day Mahabharat says Prakash Jha
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 11 May 2010 | 8:12 am Sophie Choudry chosen as brand ambassador for Madame' range of clothing
Sophie Choudry is someone who is not just hot, but someone who can enthrall the audiences with her mesmerizing acting skills. If that wasn't enough, then, this lady is also known for melodious voice who has recently also released her music album.
And now, Sophie has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the prestigious range of Madame' clothing brand. She is currently doing a photo shoot for the same. Tweets Sophie, "On my way 2 shoot my 1st campaign for the clothin brand I endorse #Madame. Excited!"
Atta' girl, Sophie! Way to go...Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 May 2010 | 7:06 am Vidhu Vinod Chopra to launch book division documenting screenplays of classics
In the West, it's quite common to get hold of books featuring the screenplays of some of the really popular films. However, closer home, the trend of releasing the official screenplay of a film in the form of a book is not too common.
Late last year, Vidhu Vinod Chopra launched the book 'Lage Raho Munnabhai- The Original Screenplay' which featured the complete screenplay of the cult classic. Now the maverick filmmaker plans to continue this tradition even further and plans to release books of not just films made under his banner but also of timeless classics like Mother India, Pyaasa, Kagaz Ke Phool etc. These books will not just feature the original screenplay of the film but also sections such as deleted scenes, casting process and everything else that went into the making of the film. The books will be released through a new division created under Vidhu Vinod Chopra's banner.
The first film to be catalogued in this form will be Chopra's blockbuster 3 Idiots. When contacted, Vidhu Vinod Chopra confirmed the news saying, "Yes, I wish to catalogue the screenplays of classics."
One will have to wait and watch if other filmmakers also follow suit in documenting the screenplays of their films in the form of a book.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 May 2010 | 6:47 am Sajid Khan's next to be an 'emotional action entertainer'
Sajid Khan is ready to embark on his next outing. After making a family entertainer Heyy Babyy and an out and out comedy Housefull, both of which have seen good revenue being generated at the box office, Sajid Khan will now be beginning work on, in his own words, an 'emotional action entertainer'. The filmmaker will soon be beginning narration with actors and a formal announcement is pretty much on the anvil.
Confirming the information, Sajid nods in agreement. He says, "Yes, I have the basic idea ready and now that Housefull has released, I am setting up narrations with actors. This film won't really be a comedy per se and I would be getting into something which is more large scale action and emotion. Having said that, overall the film would be an entertainer with comedy being a part of it."
Sajid maintains though that the film would be mounted on a huge scale. "It will be a big budget entertainer for sure", he says.
While he tags the film as an 'emotional action entertainer', what exactly does that signify?
"See, I don't believe in action without emotion", he begins to elaborate, "An action scene always holds more credibility when it comes along with emotions. Let me state an example. When Sunny Deol removes a pump from the ground, audience gets charged because there is so much emotional connect in that scene. You can't have action just for the sake of it. It should not be mindless."
Just like Heyy Babyy and Housefull, would his third film also see Sajid Nadiadwala as the producer?
"I am absolutely cool about making a film with him again", Sajid says in a matter of fact, "If Sajid asks me to do a film for him; I will go ahead and begin work. Frankly, he is one of the Top-3 producers that we have in the industry today. The way he mounts the film and the manner in which he brings it to public is an art by itself."
Still, Sajid doesn't deny that he is open to the idea of working with other production houses. "Absolutely", he smiles, "As long as I get the right production house, I will be game for it."
And would Akshay Kumar be a part of his film? Yet again? "Well, I hope that he agrees to work with me again", winks Sajid before signing off.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 May 2010 | 4:06 am Veteran actor Mac Mohan passes away
One of the evergreen dialogues that has made and shaped Bollywood as to what it is today happens to be 'Arre O Samba...Kitne aadmi the'... from the evergreen cult film Sholay. The irony of life is that while this dialogue happens to be immortal, the mortal 'Samba' in question, passed away yesterday, as he lost his battle to the dreaded cancer.
While Samba was his screen-name in Sholay, his original name was Mac Mohan and he remained famous for his most stylish beard even then. Having started his 'Bollywood ka safar' with the film Haqeeqat in the year 1964, Mac Mohan acted in over 190 films over a period of a whopping 46 years. Some of the most prominent films in which he acted include Don, Sholay, Karz, Satte Pe Satta, Zanjeer, Rafoo Chakkar, Shaan... to name a few. His last film was Bombay To Goa: Laughter Unlimited, however, he also did a cameo after that in Luck By Chance. Very few people know the fact that, besides being one of the finest actors, Mac Mohan also happens to be the maternal uncle of Raveena Tandon.
We at Bollywood Hungama pray to the Lord Almighty to give strength to his family and that may his soul rest in eternal peace.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 May 2010 | 3:45 am Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif visit IIM Bangalore
Ever since he lost the opportunity to be a part of Raj Kumar Hirani's 3 Idiots, Ranbir Kapoor has been looking for a reason to visit the Indian Institute Of Management (IIM) in Bangalore where the film was shot.
Ranbir has been telling friends, he didn't mind missing out on the movie. But he did mind not being able to visit the IIM campus in Bangalore.
The opportunity to do so fell into Ranbir's lap. He visited the IIM Bangalore on May 10 for an inter-face with students on the subject of Youth & Politics.
And Ranbir took no chances. He had been preparing hard for the big day in Bangalore.
The topic of discussion was, 'Should graduation be a compulsory qualification for entering politics?'
Katrina and Ranbir argued against it, that graduation need not be compulsory.
While Katrina Kaif who accompanied him to the IIM preferred the casual extempore approach, Ranbir wanted to get all the statistics on the subject so that he didn't end up looking silly and ill-informed in the academic atmosphere.
Director Prakash Jha who accompanied Katrina and Ranbir is very impressed by Ranbir's homework. "In fact he has been working the hardest to promote our film Raajneeti.
While the rest of the cast has missed a couple of events, Ranbir has made sure he is there for everything. In fact when one or the other of our team is missing, Ranbir grumbles about why he's the only constant."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 May 2010 | 3:19 am
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