Karan Johar takes potshots at his own mushy movies

Karan Johar has matured. And how? In his forthcoming production venture <i>I Hate Luv Storys</i>, he actually takes potshots at the mushy kind of cinema that he and his filmmaker friends like Aditya Chopra and Kunal Kohli made. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 9:12 am

Lindsay Lohan goes blonde and swaps vodka with tea

Lindsay Lohan seems to have pledged to turn her life around after her much publicised court appearance for driving under the influence of alcohol. The troubled star has gone for a make-over, dying her hair peroxide blonde and drinking organic tea, instead of her usual vodka, reported Daily Mail online. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 8:17 am

Jacqueline on films, India and her childhood dream in this month's Vogue

Jacqueline Fernandes is one heroine who happens to be one of the latest seven seas' export to Bollywood. She is surely one of the newcomers in Bollywood to watch out for! And to make things merrier, you can catch this eye candy on this month's edition of 'Vogue'. It is in this issue, where she does confess, "I still don't know how to drape a sari. Man, how do they dance in them." And when asked about what she wanted to be, pat comes the reply, "I wanted to be the mermaid". She also goes onto say, "I am not normal"... only to clarify that what she really meant was that, "I love having people around me and I am loud and cheerful. But on my own, I am really quiet." All this and much mush more verbal exotica with Jacqueline Fernandes, only in the latest edition of 'Vogue'. Don't miss this cooler!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 May 2010 | 8:14 am

Karan Johar takes potshots at his own mushy movies

Karan Johar has matured.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 7:26 am

Sonam and I are just friends: Punit Malhotra

No romance was brewing on the sets of "I Hate Luv Storys", says Punit Malhotra, who has been linked with Sonam Kapoor, the female lead of his ready-to-release directorial debut.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 7:02 am

Vidhu Vinod Chopra happy with 14 nominations for '3 Idiots'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of the blockbuster "3 Idiots", is excited that his film has been nominated in 14 categories at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards and says that he is really looking forward to the event.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 6:59 am

Hrithik, Farhan, Abhay, Katrina, Kalki and Ariadna in Zoya's ZNMD

They say 'Two's company, three's crowd. But, Zoya Akhtar is all set to change that. She has got not one, not two, not three, and not even four but a whopping six lead actors in her next film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD). Top lining the cast of this multi-starrer are Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Spanish actress Ariadna Cabrol and the svelte Kalki Koechlin. Even though everyone associated with this film is so very tight-lipped about this project (and they have every reason to do so), there are strong rumours that this film may just be a sequel to the cult film Dil Chahta Hai. With Zoya not in a mood to entertain any such rumours, one will only have to wait and watch if such speculation is indeed true. All that one knows for now is that the shoot of the film gets underway in Spain on June 7. From the very look of it, this film is definitely our bet for the next year! What say guys!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 May 2010 | 6:42 am

Manish Malhotra recommended cast for 'I Hate Luv Storys'

Ace designer Manish Malhotra says he was not instrumental in getting his nephew Punit his directorial debut "I Hate Luv Storys".
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 6:32 am

Floundering Kites faces yet another blow!

The string of the Rakesh Roshan's ambitious project Kites has been severed yet again! The film's Bihar distributor is reportedly filing a case against the producers for selling it as a Hindi film.
Source: | 27 May 2010 | 5:59 am

Ranbir, Imtiaz on location hunting in capital?

Ranbir Kapoor and director Imtiaz Ali were spotted club hopping in Delhi Wednesday and sources claim it was part of location hunting for their next film <i>Rockstar</i>. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 5:40 am

I deleted steamy scenes from Raajneeti: Prakash Jha

Prakash Jha's Raajneeti, which is all set to hit theatres next week, has finally got a U/A certificate from the Censor Board. The film reportedly had references to homosexuality besides violent scenes.

Source: | 27 May 2010 | 5:33 am

Katrina plans to turn producer

Katrina Kaif, who is keenly awaiting release of her political thriller <I>Raajneeti</I> next week, plans to turn producer. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 5:23 am

Surya starrer Singam to be biggest Tamil release in US

South Indian superstar Surya's <i>Singam</i> will be the first Tamil film to be released on a unprecedented scale across US.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 5:19 am

Bullock's husband blames affairs on troubled childhood

Sandra Bullock's estranged husband Jesse James is convinced his troubled childhood contributed to his bad behaviour as an adult alleging his father beat him as a kid. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 5:14 am

Prakash Jha cuts Raajneeti to fit UA certificate

The tension over the censoring of Raajneeti is over. But not without some vital scenes featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Rampal getting the chopper. Arjun Rampal's love-making scene with Katrina has been reduced drastically. Says the director Prakash Jha regretfully, "It was a very aesthetically shot love making scene. Arjun and Katrina are two very beautiful people. And they made love to the camera. The Tribunal felt it was a bit too explicit for a 'UA' audience. I didn't argue." However, Katrina who had dropped her normal inhibitions for the sake of her role and character is none too pleased with her labour of love-making going to waste. But the director can breathe easy now. Prakash Jha's week- long battle with the censor board ended on Tuesday with the Tribunal viewing the film and granting it a 'UA' certificate. Jha had challenged the censorboard's decision earlier last week to grant Raajneeti an 'A' certificate with cuts. Apparently, the censorboard had earlier objected to two sequences one showing the rigging of elections by fitting ballot boxes with specially designed gadgets and the other showing a female politician offering sex in exchange for an election ticket. Jha wouldn't listen to any talk of cuts with the censorboard. Says Jha, "An 'A' certificate brings on a specific mind-set on the audience. They think the film has sleazy content. So I preferred to let the film be referred to the Tribunal." Jha sees the reduction of the Katrina-Arjun love-making scene as a blow. "The love scene was absolutely essential. Unlike other directors I had not shot extra footage so that the censors could take away whatever portion they liked. I had shot the love-making scene exactly the way it was meant to be. I've had to reduce it by half." Says Jha, "It's a disappointment to all of us. I've also had to beep out the F... word uttered by Ranbir and Arjun Rampal in two different places in the plot. Ex-justice Usha Mehra who headed the Tribunal requested me to do away with the F... word. It didn't make a difference." Incidentally several recent Hindi films were plastered with expletives in Hindi and English. Also Arjun's volatile character in Raajneeti shouts lurid and graphic expletives in Hindi at a police officer. These remain intact while the 'F' word is gone.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 May 2010 | 5:12 am

Serena Williams and Common split

Rapper Common and tennis ace Serena Williams have called off their two-year relationship. <br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 5:12 am

When Gisele Bundchen was a unpopular model

She may be the highet paid model in the world but Gisele Bundchen wasn't always popular with fashion magazine editors, according to photographer Mario Testino, because she was curvier than the other models.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 5:06 am

Manish Malhotra recommends nephew to KJo?

The ace designer, however, rubbished the rumour by saying that he was not instrumental in getting his nephew Punit his directorial debut I Hate Luv Storys.
Source: | 27 May 2010 | 4:58 am

Bipasha dubs in Urdu for Lamhaa

Bipasha Basu is dubbing for her next film <i>Lamhaa</i> and is trying her level best to drop her anglicised accent and diction to sound like a Kashmiri Muslim girl that she plays in the movie. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 4:53 am

Big B to play Rabindranath Tagore

After playing a 13-year-old energetic kid in Balki's Paa, Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly set to step into the shoes of Rabindranath Tagore, India's first Nobel laureate.
Source: | 27 May 2010 | 4:22 am

Martin Scorsese – Rock Star!

Martin Scorsese's contribution to the medium of cinema via his own output is monumental as it is, but his involvement in the conservation and restoration of other people’s cinema is hugely magnanimous too.
Source: | 27 May 2010 | 4:09 am

Ronnie Wood thanks girlfriend for sobriety

London (ANI): Rocker Ronnie Wood has credited his new girlfriend for his 60 days of sobriety. The guitarist, who has endured a hard battle with alcohol addiction and entered a rehabilitation centre seven times over the last 30 years, hasn't touched
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 3:58 am

‘Positive about Brett’s cut’

Despite the falling box office collections, Rakesh Roshan and Anurag Basu are enthusiastic about Brett Ratner’s Kites — The Remix arriving in India in June.
Source: | 27 May 2010 | 3:45 am

John Hannah enjoys Roman orgy in Spartacus

London (ANI): Four Weddings and a Funeral star John Hannah will be seen in a new series ‘Spartacus’ – which is being called the 'most explicit' ever made. The series is about a gladiator who leads an uprising against the Romans.The
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 3:40 am

John Travolta and Kelly Preston expecting twins

Sydney (ANI): John Travolta and Kelly Preston are said to be 'ecstatic' after learning they will welcome two babies into the world, it has emerged. The couple lost son Jett 16 months ago. He was 16. A source close to the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 3:38 am

Floundering Kites faces yet another blow! - Hindustan Times

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Floundering Kites faces yet another blow! Hindustan Times The string of the Rakesh Roshan's ambitious project Kites has been severed yet again! The film's Bihar distributor Gopal Bhartiya is reportedly filing a case against the producers for selling it as a Hindi film. Gopal Bhartiya apparently is not amused ... Bollywood HollywoodScreen Weekly Indian-Mexican Bhelpuri with Salsa Sauce!Rediff Kites RepriseBollywood Spice Express Buzz -GlamSham -bollywoodhungama all 288 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 3:17 am

KJo takes pot shots at his mushy films in I Hate Luv Storys

Karan Johar has matured. And how! In his forthcoming Imran-Sonam starrer I Hate Luv Storys directed by debutant Punit Malhotra, the producer actually takes huge potshots at the mushy kind of cinema that he and his closest filmmaker friends like Aditya Chopra and Kunal Kohli made in their earlier phase. There are pointed and precocious references to Karan's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Aditya's Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and other mushy films of the romantic genre that created box-office history a decade ago. I Hate Luv Storys is Karan Johar's first film on the film industry. There are references in the plot to the record-breaking romantic films by all of Karan Johar's colleagues including Karan's pal Aditya Chopra. Of course Karan doesn't spare himself either. Apparently, the film's diehard Bollywood-hating hero Imran Khan keeps making digs at Karan Johar and his kind of cinema. Significantly, I Hate Luv Storys comes after Karan has shifted from romance to a serious political-human statement in My Name Is Khan. He's ready to make that creative shift away from the genre he is identified with. In fact I Hate Luv Storys goes all out to emphasize the fact that Karan Johar has outgrown mush. Says Karan sportingly, "Of course I've outgrown mush. And if I've to make Kuch Kuch Hota Hai today I'd do it in a completely different way. Yeah I've outgrown mush. But I've not outgrown love. In I Hate Luv Storys Imran Khan plays a diehard cynic, one of those upper-class Mumbai dudes who looks down on Bollywood. And he keeps making barbed comments on mushy movies." Karan admits the film takes potshots at him and his cinema. "But that's okay. A new generation of directors like Puneet Malhotra who directs I Hate Luv Storys have come in. They've their own take on love. And somewhere what I did in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai may seem outdated now." While Karan is happy about potshots being taken at his cinema in a film produced by him, one wonders if Karan's colleagues would be as sporting about being spoofed.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 May 2010 | 3:16 am

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London - Rediff

Brisbane Times

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London Rediff Tom Cruise poses for photographers with his Screen Icon award at the National Movie Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Wednesday. The actor was presented with the award by Gwyneth Paltrow. 'It's a real honour for me to be here tonight. ... Tom Cruise opens up about bizarre couch-jumpingHindustan Times In Pictures: National Movie AwardsBBC News Tom takes career advice from daughter SuriTimes of India Sydney Morning Herald -Ninemsn -Fresh News all 257 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 3:14 am

Bipasha dubs in Urdu to play Kashmiri Muslim girl

Bipasha Basu is dubbing for her next film "Lamhaa" and is trying her level best to drop her anglicised accent and diction to sound like a Kashmiri Muslim girl that she plays in the movie.
Source: Entertainment News | 27 May 2010 | 3:13 am

Jesse James blames childhood abuse for marriage break-up

New York (ANI): Jesse James has claimed in an interview that childhood abuse provoked him to break off his five-year marriage to Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock.“I grew up with a huge amount of shame and fear and abandonment on my shoulders
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 3:09 am

I deleted steamy scenes from Raajneeti: Prakash Jha - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

I deleted steamy scenes from Raajneeti: Prakash Jha Hindustan Times Prakash Jha's Raajneeti, which is all set to hit theatres next week, has finally got a U/A certificate from the Censor Board. The film reportedly had references to homosexuality besides violent scenes. When contacted to know his side of the story, ... Raajneeti gets U/A certificateNDTV.com Raajneeti issued U/A certificate with few cutsOneindia 'Raajneeti' gets U/A certificateTimes of India Total Filmy -Calcutta Telegraph -India.com all 24 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 3:07 am

I Hate Luv Storys makes a spoof of Karan Johar - Oneindia

Hindustan Times

I Hate Luv Storys makes a spoof of Karan Johar Oneindia Karan Johar has matured. And how! In his forthcoming Imran Khan-Sonam Kapoor-Sammir Dattani starrer I Hate Luv Storys directed by debutant Punit Malhotra, the producer actually takes huge potshots at the mushy kind of cinema that he and his closest ... I Hate Luv Storys music leaked before release?Hindustan Times Imran Khan, Sonam Kapoor – The hot Jodi in 'I Hate Luv Story's'Entertainment and Showbiz! I wrote 'I Hate Luv Storys' with Imran in mind: DirectorNDTV.com Rediff -IndiaGlitz -Mid-Day all 123 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 2:57 am

I Hate Luv Storys makes a spoof of Karan Johar

Karan Johar has matured. And how! In his forthcoming Imran Khan-Sonam Kapoor-Sammir Dattani starrer I Hate Luv Storys directed by debutant Punit Malhotra, the producer actually takes huge potshots at the mushy kind of cinema that he and his closest filmmaker
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 2:56 am

Aamir Khan attends his staff's wedding

Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan knows how to maintain relations with staff members and be there with them in their good and bad times. Last Friday, he had shown a very sweet gesture to one of his staff members Sachin Gowda by
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 2:54 am

Bipasha Basu speaks Urdu for Lamhaa

At this very moment Bipasha Basu is going through the biggest challenge of her career. She has to drop her anglicized-Bengali accent and diction completely to sound like the Kashmiri Muslim girl she plays in Rahul Dholakia’s Lamhaa.Even when Bipasha had
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 2:52 am

Katrina concentrating on her home production - Oneindia

Total Filmy

Katrina concentrating on her home production Oneindia Recent reports claimed that after Raajneeti, Bollywood's lucky mascot Katrina Kaif is all set to play a female army recruit in her debut production. But contrary to popular belief there is no such confirmation yet. A source reveals, “There is no truth ... Katrina still undecided about home productionTimes of India Katrina plans to turn producerNDTV.com Katrina not in the mood to produceIndiaGlitz Total Filmy -Stardustco.in (blog) -India Infoline.com all 41 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 2:50 am

Katrina concentrating on her home production

Recent reports claimed that after Raajneeti, Bollywood’s lucky mascot Katrina Kaif is all set to play a female army recruit in her debut production. But contrary to popular belief there is no such confirmation yet.A source reveals, “There is no truth
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 2:45 am

Mahanagar@Kolkata to be screened at Munich Film Fest

Kolkata: Bengali movie Mahanagar@Kolkata will being screened at the Munich Film Festival (June 25 to July3). The movie, which has been renamed as Metropolis@Kolkata for the international screening, stars Chandan Roy Sanyal in the lead role.Earlier Chandan had played the role of
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 2:39 am

Making amends, SRK-style! - Rediff

The First Reporter

Making amends, SRK-style! Rediff Post Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, almost all his films -- Main Hoon Na, Swades, Veer Zara, Don -- were super hits. The occasional box office dud (Paheli) didn't really matter in the larger scheme of things. Endorsements, home productions, overseas ... How dare I, Mr. Bachchan: Shah RukhTimes of India Shah Rukh Khan spend some great moments with his own 'Gang of Girls'The First Reporter Shahrukh teaming up with HrithikOneindia MSN India -NDTV.com -Hindustan Times all 78 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 1:43 am

Sopparkar's dance trance for Idol contestant

By: Upala KBR, Mid-Day Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Choreographer and dance instructor Sandip Soparrkar has been grooming contestants for Sony's Indian Idol. Putting the debacle of Pooja Bhatt's Holiday behind him, Soparrkar tells Mid-Day he is looking forward to the future...
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 27 May 2010 | 1:26 am

Lee Dewyze is new American Idol - Oneindia

ABC News

Lee Dewyze is new American Idol Oneindia By Raymond Ronamai It was a very close contest but Lee Dewyze walked away with the American Idol title at the end of the day, beating fellow contestant Crystal Bowersox. Lee, a paint salesman, became the American Idol Finale 2010 Winner with 51% votes. ... How DeWyze won 'American Idol'The Associated Press The Real Idol Leaves the StageNew York Times Lee DeWyze wins 'Idol' on Simon's last nightPhiladelphia Inquirer Entertainmentwise -The Sun Daily -Beatweek Magazine all 4,523 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 1:19 am

Poor Kareena Kapoor Hui Bimaar - SantaBanta.com

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Poor Kareena Kapoor Hui Bimaar SantaBanta.com Kareena Kapoor has been suffering from high fever but continued shooting for Golmaal 3 in spite of the doctor's advice not to. Says a source close to the actress, "Seeing Bebo suffer, the cast of the movie felt bad for her and cancelled the shoot and ... Bebo agrees to do 'Milenge Milenge' shoot!Times of India Which other Khan praised Kareena's beauty?Indiainfo.com Bebo Misses Cheryl Cole's PartyReal Bollywood (blog) all 6 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 12:49 am

Sherlyn Chopra posts nude pics of herself on Twitter - SantaBanta.com

SantaBanta.com

Sherlyn Chopra posts nude pics of herself on Twitter SantaBanta.com Apparently, the actress has been approached by Playboy to do a photo session. And now she wants feedback from the twitterati about how she looks in the buff. Her dare-bare pic is clicked by Vishal Saxena, a leading fashion and celebrity photographer ... In pics: Sherlyn Chopra goes nude!Times of India Sherlyn posts nude pics on TwitterIndia Today Sherlyn Chopra bares all on TwitterHindustan Times Sify -Bollywood Mantra -News4i.com all 22 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 12:49 am

BIG Cinemas plans biggest Tamil release with Singam - Sify

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BIG Cinemas plans biggest Tamil release with Singam Sify BIG Cinemas, a division of Reliance MediaWorks and member of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group has announced that it will release and market the theatrical screening rights of Suriya's Singam in the United States. Singam is Surya's 25th film. ... Suriya starrer 'Singam' to be biggest Tamil release in USThe Hindu Surya all excited about SingamOneindia Big Cinemas to market Surya starring 'Singam' in USADaily News & Analysis Times of India -Galatta.com -MSN India all 33 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 May 2010 | 12:41 am

AAFT launches new courses in cinema with specialisation

Asian Academy of Film And Television (AAFT) and Asian School of Media Studies have proved to the media world that good education can lead to success in the industry. Academy has the strongest placement cell.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 27 May 2010 | 12:15 am

Malaika becomes munni badnaam for husband Arbaaz Khan's film

Three years after her superhit item number <I>Honth Rasile</I> in <I>Welcome</I>, Malaika Arora is going to put on her dancing shoes again. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 26 May 2010 | 7:00 pm

Bristol Palin says Levi a stranger, Tripp is only male in life

As a single mom to baby Tripp and the new owner of her own Anchorage condo, Bristol Palin has become domestic. But when the 19-year-old mentions 'dirty laundry,' what she's referring to is her past with Tripp's father, Levi Johnston.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 5:13 pm

Crystal Bowerson or Lee DeWyze - who will be American Idol 2010

Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze, who will win the grand finale of the most popular TV reality show American Idol season 9. The grand finale of the most popular TV reality show American Idol season 9 will telecast live on Wednesday May 26.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 3:52 pm

Veteran TV host Art Linkletter dead

Art Linkletter, whose 'People Are Funny' and 'House Party' shows entertained millions of TV viewers in the 1950s and '60s with the funny side of ordinary folks and who remained active as a writer and speaker through his ninth decade, died Wednesday. He wa
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 3:44 pm

Sandra Bullock becomes first woman to receive MTV Generation Award

Sandra will attend the MTV award function on June 6. The actress, 46, will accept the MTV Generation Award. She is the first female recipient to be honored with this award for her contribution to the film industry. Her rep confirmed that she will att
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 2:53 pm

Who will win American idol 2010, DeWyze or Bowersox

Game is over, performance over, judges verdict sealed. But most powerful of all, viewers vote will make all the difference in result of American Idol 2010. Crystal Bowersox stormed back against Lee DeWyze in the American Idol performance finale.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 2:50 pm

Art Linkletter, Radio & TV show host dies today

Art Linkletter, popular TV shows host died at the age of 97 on Wednesday May 26 at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles, his son-in-law Art Hershey confirmed this news.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 2:44 pm

Jesse James Nightline Interview: Speaks out about Sandra Bullock

Jesse James spoke his heart out and told everybody the reasons for cheating on his wife Sandra Bullock during his interview with Vicki Mabrey on Nightline.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 2:41 pm

Are Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy dating each other?

Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy finished third. But it's not the only news about the couple. After weeks of dancing with each other and captivating their fans with their chemistry are Erin and Maks dating each other?
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 2:38 pm

Australian film fest comes to capital

"The Dish", "Lantana", "Ten Canoes" and many more films will be showcased at the two-day Australian Film Festival that begins in the capital on June 5.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2010 | 12:54 pm

Katrina still undecided about home production

Media reports hinted that Katrina Kaif will start work on her first production venture after the release of her political thriller "Raajneeti", but her spokesperson says that the reports are not true.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2010 | 12:48 pm

I'm starting my own production house: Suresh Menon

After having worked in the film industry for almost a decade and exploring his passion for radio jockeying, actor Suresh Menon is now going to start a production house of his own.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2010 | 12:34 pm

Silvia Mena says Albert Haynesworth impregnated & abandoned her

The current buzz in the entertainment industry is about Silvia Mena, New York's exotic dancer. She sued Redskins defensive tackle, Albert Haynesworth for allegedly impregnating her four months ago and then abandoning her.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 26 May 2010 | 11:39 am

I was blushing through making of 'Action Replayy': Akshay

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar says that "Action Replayy" is his first romantic comedy with Aishwarya Rai and he was blushing through the making of the retro cool movie.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2010 | 10:15 am

'I was blushing through making of Action Replayy'

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar says that Action Replayy is his first romantic comedy with Aishwarya Rai and he was blushing through the making of the retro cool movie. Read on to know more.
Source: | 26 May 2010 | 9:49 am

Review: Of Gods and Men

Of Gods and Men could not have been more timely in France where a debate between secularism and Islam is now raging. In what appears like a little footnote, the work reveals that both faiths do share a common concern for humanity.

Source: | 26 May 2010 | 9:46 am

Zoya to shoot Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara in Spain

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says his sister Zoya's next directorial venture Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara will be shot extensively in Spain. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan along with Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin.
Source: | 26 May 2010 | 9:37 am

Kunal Kohli plans romantic film with Saif

After charming one and all with Hum Tum, filmmaker Kunal Kohli and actor Saif Ali Khan are looking forward to work together in another romantic film. 'Yes, Saif and I are planning another love story,' Kohli wrote on his Twitter page.
Source: | 26 May 2010 | 9:21 am

'Dum Maaro Dum' to release in February 2011

The Abhishek Bachchan-Bipasha Basu-starrer thriller "Dum Maaro Dum" will release on Feb 4 next year, its producers say.
Source: Entertainment News | 26 May 2010 | 8:34 am

Akki-Ash go retro with Action Replayy

The year 2010 heralds somewhat of a comeback for the beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, with quite a few films in the bag including the Akshay Kumar starrer Action Replayy. The film, which is being directed by Vipul Shah, will see Ash teaming up director Vipul Shah for the first time together. The film, which involves a certain theory of time travel, has the actors sporting a retro 70's look. Bollywood Hungama gives you a sneak peek at Ash and Akshay in a total retro look mounted on the once famous Lambretta Vespa scooter with hearts. Heightening the 80's look is the entire flower power print dress Ash dons, while Akki does his bit wearing a blush pink floral print shirt topped off with checked bell bottoms, quite the rage then. With the look and feel coming through so boldly, we certainly think the film will manage to take the audience down memory lane to the days of the flower power.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 May 2010 | 7:25 am

Kunal Kohli plans his next directorial venture with Saif

Kunal Kohli may be busy handling the production of Imran - Deepika starrer Break Ke Baad (directed by debutant Danish Aslam), but that hasn't stopped the talented filmmaker from announcing his plans for his next directorial venture. Apparently Kunal's next directorial venture will be starring none other than good friend Saif Ali Khan. Saif and Kunal have earlier worked in Hum Tum and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Says Kunal on popular social networking site Twitter, "Yes… Saif & me planning another love story. Redefine the metro sexual look. Love in unexpected places. It's a fun, young film, loads of romance, laughs, tears. Not yet locked heroine, might be a fresh pairing is all I'm saying for now." Well one hopes that Saif and Kunal are once again able to come up with a winner just like they did with Hum Tum 6 years back.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 May 2010 | 7:05 am

"Ranbir is deliberately lightening up the atmosphere" - Prakash Jha

Ranbir Kapoor has been uncharacteristically boisterous at his recent media events to promote Raajneeti. Most people close to him have noticed the radical change in his promotional strategy. Is it love, or is it something far less personal? Gone is the serious, respectful actor speaking in clipped tones. Even while promoting a fun film like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Ranbir was dead serious allowing only a hint of a smile once in a while. For Raajneeti, we see Ranbir bantering flirting and joking in full public view with his cast and the media. What has brought on this change in the otherwise sober almost sombre actor? According to a very close friend of Ranbir, the intelligent young actor has taken on himself the daunting task of making Raajneeti look youth-friendly. Says the friend, "Prakash Jha's strategy of taking the political message of Raajneeti to various educational institutions and on so-called 'serious' public platforms has Ranbir worried. He doesn't want the audience to think Raajneeti is a political drama filled with real-life political tensions. Ranbir is employing every strategy he knows to divert attention from the politics of Raajneeti." The actor is deliberately employing the flippant fun-filled strategy at media events. Prakash Jha doesn't deny that there's a dramatic change in Ranbir's public conduct for Raajneeti. "There's a definite attempt by Ranbir to lighten the atmosphere, to bring an element of masti into our public discussions. But Ranbir and I have not planned any strategy. He is instinctively very sharp, focused and funny. He knows which button to press to get the gathering revved up. So yes, I'd say Ranbir is deliberately lightening the atmosphere. But he isn't messing with the gravity of the discussions." Jha is all praise for Ranbir's intuitive grasp of the present day youth's aspirations. Says the director, "In Bangalore while discussing the youth and politics, Ranbir said it's definitely preferable to have people with basic common sense rather than plain education to run our country. It brought the house down." According to the close friend, Ranbir wants Raajneeti to be seen as an entertaining follow up to his earlier film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani with Katrina. Says the friend, "He knows Raajneeti is poles apart from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. But he wants the audience to know it's a very entertaining and watch-able drama. Ranbir's strategy sometimes goes against Prakash Jha's sales-pitch. The director has been trying to focus on the political content rather than the stars. Ranbir's antics during the recent press conferences (hiding from TV cameras behind Katrina, sketching funny pics during a press conference, telling the curious media humorous anecdotes about Raajneeti) countermand the director's attempts to highlight the theme of present-day politics." In fact Ranbir has other lighten-up-the-atmosphere plans for forthcoming media functions. He also wants Katrina get seriously flippant at Raajneeti events but she isn't biting the bait. Says the pal, "Ranbir plans to discuss anything but politics. The point he wants to prove is, he's just playing a politician. It doesn't mean he has to have the answers to the ills of the nation. Prakash Jha has been a politician in real life. So he knows and empathizes with Indian politics. For Ranbir and Katrina playing politicians is fantasy. Just as he played a salesman in Rocket Singh Salesman Of The Year, Ranbir is playing a politician in Raajneeti."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 May 2010 | 6:54 am

Katrina Kaif to endorse Yardley perfumes

Bollywood never had it so good, as the gorgeous Katrina Kaif, on one hand, is delivering big hits back to back. While on the other hand, Katrina has become a hot property when it comes to brand endorsements. After having lent her name and face to many a leading FMCGs like Slice, Pantene, Kodak, Panasonic, Olay ...the list is endless..., she has now become the face of the internationally famous Yardley perfumes. With this, she also becomes the first Asian face to endorse the product. Way to go, Katz!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 May 2010 | 6:49 am

Bipasha works on her accent to sound like Kashmiri girl in Lamhaa

At this very moment, Bipasha Basu is going through the biggest challenge of her career. She has to drop her anglicized-Bengali accent and diction completely to sound like the Kashmiri Muslim girl she plays in Rahul Dholakia's Lamhaa. Which is easier said than done. Even when Bipasha had done a Bengali film, Rituparno Ghosh's Shob Charitra Kalpunik, she had been forbidden by the director from dubbing her own lines although Bengali is her mother tongue. This time, though, Bipasha was determined to not allow her voice-performance to suffer on the grounds of her accent. For months, the actress has been secretly practicing her lines. And now when the dubbing is finally on, Bipasha with the help of the sound recordist Manoj Sikka is giving the Urdu her best shot. According to her director Rahul Dholakia, who's constantly supervising Bipasha dubbing, the actress has made the strongest effort possible to sound like an authentic Kashmiri -Muslim girl. Says Dholakia, "At the moment I'm simultaneously doing two very different jobs on two of my very different films. While I'm editing my social satire Society, I am supervising the dubbing of my film on Kashmir - Lamhaa. Dubbing the dialogues of a film with as vast a historical-political canvas as Lamhaa is very tough. I wish I could devote more attention to Bipasha. But she's doing a fine job." Says Bipasha, "It is tough, really tough because I don't really understand Urdu. But I'm never one to shun the urge to learn. I find it great fun. And my director Rahul Dholakia is very patient and chilled out." The sound recordist Manoj Sikka has been given the job of monitoring Bipasha's diction. Says Bipasha, "I'm putting my trust in Rahul's team and the sound recordist." Since the film tackles the sensitive issue of Kashmir militancy, director Dholakia is pretty adamant on getting every nuance right. While Sanjay Dutt who plays an outsider can get away with his characteristic drawling dialogues, Bipasha Basu and Kunal Kapoor who play Kashmiris have had to slog to do away with their Bengali and Punjabi twangs.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 26 May 2010 | 4:47 am

"I want Sanjay Leela Bhansali to see Udaan" - Vikram Motwane

Vikramaditya Motwane whose debut film Udaan has cracked Cannes wants to return to India and show his film to his mentor Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Interestingly, Vikram's mother Deepa and Sanjay were business partners before Sanjay became a filmmaker. Recalls Bhansali, "Much before I began assisting Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Vikram's mother Deepa and I had formed a company Triton to make ad films. I made several ad films for automobiles, etc then got bored of it and the company dissolved. But during those years, Vikram, who was just 5 when I first met his mother, would be running around in shorts. So I've virtually watched him grow up in front of me." It was inevitable that Motwane would start a career in the movie business by assisting Sanjay Bhansali. However, Sanjay was not kicked by Motwane's first script for Udaan. And Motwane reluctantly took the project to Anurag Kashyap. Says Sanjay, "It doesn't matter who produced it. I'm so glad Vikram's film has made such a wide impact." Although Vikramaditya Motwane's directorial debut Udaan has been criticized by some reviewers for not quite being worthy of being part of Cannes' prestigious 'Un Certain Regard' section, Vikram couldn't have hoped for a better response. Speaking from Cannes, he said, "Everywhere on the streets here, me and the film's actors Ronit Roy and Ram Kapoor are being stopped and congratulated. Everyone wants to meet the boy in the film (Rajat Barmecha)." Sanjay Leela Bhansali's blue-eyed boy and favourite protégée Vikram Motwane whose film Udaan is the first Indian entry at Cannes in a competitive section in the last seven years is dazed and sleepless in Cannes after three days of being honoured feted and toasted. But Motwane is alert enough to make one promise from Cannes. "I want Sanjay Bhansali to see Udaan. His approval is very, very important to me. I've literally grown up in front of him. And if he likes my film, I'd be happy. I'm aware some critics back home have criticized the selection of Udaan for Cannes. I don't care. I can't please everyone. As long as the people I care for approve of my film, my work is done." Though quite numbed by the Cannes experience this isn't Motwane first visit. In 2002, he had accompanied Sanjay Bhansali to Cannes for the premiere of Devdas. Recalls Bhansali, "Vikram assisted me on Devdas. He handled everything for me in Cannes in 2002. Every detail was taken care of by Vikram. I don't think I've ever been closer to any of my assistants."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 26 May 2010 | 3:39 am