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'Prince of Persia' - Good to beat the summer heatAmerica is a strange nation.Source: Entertainment News | 30 May 2010 | 8:41 am Dennis Hopper, creator of hit Easy Rider, dies
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 30 May 2010 | 7:24 am ‘Bollywood is incomplete without poetry’Pritish Nandy, who recently launched a book of poems, is soon to write a Bollywood biography through the eyes of ‘nasty’ critics.Source: | 30 May 2010 | 5:50 am Lara Dutta starts voice bloggingHey! I just started Voice Blogging, you can dial *5148* from your Airtel number to listen to me. Catch you all there, Lara posted on her microblogging site Twitter. Read on...Source: | 30 May 2010 | 5:38 am Bugs in loveSpecial trip to rural village to witness the brilliance of fireflies mating.Source: | 30 May 2010 | 5:27 am Emraan’s narrow escapeLooks like Emraan Hashmi is keen to shed his ‘serial kisser’ image and break into the action hero mould.Source: | 30 May 2010 | 5:22 am Remaking history?Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s daughter, Jhanavi, likely to debut opposite Chiranjeevi’s son, Ramcharan Teja.Source: | 30 May 2010 | 5:17 am ‘Sendhil is the ideal choice’Udaan producer, Sanjay Singh’s next film underway, hopefully with the Heroes star.Source: | 30 May 2010 | 5:08 am ‘Martin Scorsese directs like a lover’Sir Ben Kingsley on working with the legendary filmmaker, Amitabh Bachchan and a Disney movie.Source: | 30 May 2010 | 4:54 am SRK, Ash not teaming-up for Yash Raj's next
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 30 May 2010 | 4:50 am Still waiting for right script after '3 Idiots': Sharman JoshiAfter the super success of "3 Idiots" last year, Sharman Joshi says he is still waiting for a script that he would love to work on.Source: Entertainment News | 30 May 2010 | 3:40 am Akshay Kumar-Priyanka Chopra in competition - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 May 2010 | 3:33 am Is Aamir Khan ready for TV? - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 May 2010 | 3:33 am Hrithik, Suniel to lead IIFA cricket teams - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 May 2010 | 3:08 am Emraan's narrow escape - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 May 2010 | 2:07 am Hrithik, Suniel to lead IIFA teams against Sri Lankan cricketersThe International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) will organise charity cricket matches in Colombo between Indian celebrities and Sri Lankan cricketers to help rehabilitate former Tamil Tiger child soldiers.Source: Entertainment News | 30 May 2010 | 12:56 am The femme fatales of Bollywood! - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 May 2010 | 12:55 am Amitabh Bachchan humbled by Kutch's welcome - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 May 2010 | 11:56 pm Manish Malhotra to design Mumbai police's new uniformDesigner Manish Malhotra, who is to craft a new uniform for the Mumbai police, is excited about the project but will not disclose any details, saying the project is in its early stages.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 4:38 pm Miracles do happen: Anu MalikBollywood music director Anu Malik talks about the therapeutic quality of music and his experiences in the spiritual realm.Source: | 29 May 2010 | 4:18 pm Easy Rider actor Dennis Hopper dies at 74Dennis Hopper, the legendary actor passed away on Saturday May 29 morning at his home in California at the age of 74, from prostate cancer.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 3:59 pm Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt split: Is it a rumor?Well known for her part in 'The Hills', Heidi Montag has split with her husband Spencer Pratt. Heidi has supposedly moved out of their home and will be living with her girlfriend Jennifer Bunny.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 3:56 pm Kendra Exposed video:Watch, download for free, all detailsKendra Exposed video is now available for free download on internet, in which she has been shot with her former Playboy model boyfriend Justin Frye and which has become one of the highly searched topics and huge hit on the internet these days.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 3:22 pm Sajid Nadiadwala disembarks from Salman's private flightA chartered flight carrying Salman Khan's friends and family - including Arbaaz, Sohail and David Dhawan - to Dubai for his 'Being Human' concert was delayed by almost an hour after producer Sajid Nadiadwala suddenly took ill and had to disembark.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 3:06 pm SRK, Ash not teaming-up for Yash Raj's nextBollywood actors Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan will not be seen together in Yash Raj Films (YRF) next project, a spokesperson from the production house said today.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 2:58 pm Plea for criminal case against Amitabh BachchanA woman village-head in Uttar Pradesh today sought a local court's intervention to get a criminal case registered against Amitabh Bachchan in Barabanki district, where the megastar has bought land to build a women's college.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 2:52 pm Eurovision 2010: Which country will win the award?This year around 39 countries will participate in the competition. Last year 42 countries had participated. It was because of financial crisis that many European countries did not participate this year.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 2:42 pm Dennis Hopper, veteran director-cum-actor dies at 74The Veteran director-cum-actor, Dennis Hopper, died last night, May 29 (Saturday) in Venice, at the age of 74.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 1:30 pm Ash, Tharoor talk poetry - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 May 2010 | 12:47 pm Kendra Exposed Video: Watch, download video for freeKendra Exposed torrent is hitting the top searches across the world of internet. Netizens are searching for the link to download Kendra Exposed tape.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 12:39 pm Bayou Country Superfest for Memorial day 2010 Weekend : All detailsSince Memorial Day 2010 is round the corner (May 31), Bayou Country Superfest has organised a star-studded music festival scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 12:22 pm Joanna Garcia gets engaged to New York Yankees Nick SwisherIt seems the New York Yankees are getting bowled over by Hollywood hotties as yet another link-up after Minka Kelly and Yankee Derek Jeter's , has come to the fore, regarding Joanna Garcia, the 'Privileged' and 'Welcome to the Captain' star.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 29 May 2010 | 11:19 am Lohan wants Chanel to decorate her alcohol-monitoring bracelet
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 10:58 am Quick Gun Murugan to tickle TV audience now!
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 10:56 am Sallu, Kat did meet in Jaipur! - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 May 2010 | 10:51 am Kareena not playing truant for Milenge Milenge promosThe makers of Milenge Milenge have denied reports that actress Kareena Kapoor is playing truant with producer Boney Kapoor in doling out shooting dates for the promotional video and publicity shoot of the film.Source: | 29 May 2010 | 10:00 am Russell Brand hopes next movie gets him an OscarBritish comedian Russell Brand says he should get an Oscar for his performance in Get Him to the Greek.Source: | 29 May 2010 | 9:57 am IIFA to be held in Colombo, no change in venue
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 9:34 am Manish Malhotra to make his directorial debut
Coco Chanel once said, "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." For starters, you know what's happening in the world of Fashion? No? Well, here's the ice breaker for you then. India's numero uno fashion designer Manish Malhotra has shown interest in directing a full length feature film. An avid movie buff and having spent two decades in the Indian Film Industry, Manish Malhotra is all set to gear up for his directorial venture. He reveals, "I am planning to make a commercial, glamorous, glossy, popcorn film which I would go to see it. I have a dance film in mind and I've always wanted to do that kind of a film. The producers and the cast is too premature for me to speak about at this given point in time." He further quotes, "I don't only love fashion but also films. I have grown up watching Hindi films and the time has come that I show my prowess behind the camera. At the moment, it's a ssshhh."
Having known Manish and his celebrity friends list, we won't be surprised if we do see the wish list including Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, and many more from the filmy fraternity roped in his debut film. And will it break any records for most number of celebrity special appearances? Oh yes, we're sure!
Watch this space for more from Manish Malhotra on Robot, I Hate Luv Storys, Anjaana Anjaani, Rockstar and Ra-One.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2010 | 8:47 am Clint Eastwood tired of seeing himself onscreen
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 8:42 am Emma Roberts to play the lead in Scream 4?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 8:04 am Cooper struggled to play Saddam Hussein
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 8:01 am The final word - The Hindu
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 May 2010 | 7:09 am Montag, Pratt headed for splitsville
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 6:26 am Kareena not playing truant for Milenge Milenge promos
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 5:56 am Sayali Bhagat features in G2 magazine
Despite Sayali Bhagat having had a slow start in Bollywood, this girl still continues to name news. After having starred in The Train and a couple of other films, Sayali is back to freshen your minds this summer, with her role of a 'cover-girl' in 'G2' (The Global Gujarati) magazine.
In this issue, she takes the readers through her childhood, her entry into Bollywood, her formal training in acting, her definition of an 'ideal man', her dream heroes and her dream roles. She also clarifies the rumors that had her shifting base to the south.
All in all, this issue of 'G2' surely serves as an eye cooler during the time when the sun refuses to show mercy in the earthlings!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 May 2010 | 5:30 am Sajid Nadiadwala de-boards Salman's private flight due to health issues
A chartered flight carrying Salman Khan's friends and family including Arbaaz, Sohail, David Dhawan to Dubai on Thursday for his 'Being Human' concert had to be delayed by almost an hour when Sajid Nadiadwala suddenly took ill.
Apparently, there was alarm and panic on-board. A doctor had to be rushed to the flight, on examining him the doctor announced that Sajid was not fit to travel and was advised to de-board.
Salman's flight had to leave without Sajid.
News of the Housefull producer's sudden illness spread like wildfire in the industry. After repeated attempts to contact him Sajid finally answered the phone on Friday afternoon.
Sounding pale and weak the producer said, "It was a condition I had been trying to suppress for some time now with antibiotics. Apparently, the antibiotics turned hostile on me, and I didn't even know it. On Thursday, when I was ready to take off for Dubai with Salman, I suddenly had an acute pain in my stomach. I just couldn't bear it."
The doctor got him off the flight and suggested a series of complicated tests.
Says Sajid, "Apparently my white blood-cell count has shot up at an alarming rate. That needs to be checked immediately. Now I'm completely house-bound and bed-ridden for some time."
Has this suddenly withdrawal from Salman's entourage miffed the star?
"Not at all!" protest Sajid. "In fact he was the most concerned and persuaded me to stay back."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2010 | 5:14 am Congress worker sends Prakash Jha 'polite' warning, Jha won't be intimidated
A Congress party worker from Mumbai has sent Prakash Jha a long and comprehensive letter warning him against portraying the Gandhis in an unfavourable light in Raajneeti.
Apparently, this is the first of a number of well-worded warnings that Prakash has received during the last one week.
The incensed and impatient director sees these as nothing but desperate efforts by over-zealous party workers to get noticed.
Jha has found the easiest method of dealing with these politicians' intrusions.
"Why give such people importance? Please don't mention his name. I simply don't react. When I got the letter from the party worker who shall go unnamed, I read it and tore it up. And I called up the gentleman and said, 'If you think I'm going to respond in writing to your letter so that you can get mileage and publicity out of it then you're mistaken. I want to thank you for your concern. But I've nothing to say to you.'
Jha says he won't respond to any of the politicians trying to get into the picture to please their high command and get publicity.
"If the Congress high-command has doubts about the content of my film they're most welcome to watch it when I'm ready to show it to them. Before that there's nothing to be said to anyone."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2010 | 5:11 am Exploring 20 years journey of Ajay Devgn [Part I]
In this special three part feature, Joginder Tuteja would be taking readers through the 20 years journey of Ajay Devgn which actually has been a pretty stable affair instead of being a roller coaster ride.
Part I of this feature touches upon how Ajay Devgn has not only managed to survive in the industry for full 20 years but also made a definite place for himself alongside other
contemporaries like Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman and Akshay - all of whom started
around the same time.
First question:
If one looks at Bollywood today, there are how many actors who have survived as a lead actor despite spending 20 years in the industry? Four or at maximum five? Well, the answer is - Other than the three mighty Khans - Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman - only Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have managed this feat. This was of course an easy question and an obvious answer.
Now is the time for a second question:
How many actors have survived as a lead actor for 20 long years despite 'not giving' a single 50 crores collections worth solo starrer? Well, the answer is - Ajay Devgn.
Each of the top guns from the past and present (mainly Hrithik Roshan) have at least one solo blockbuster to their credit. The kind of film which has done phenomenal business across the country and hence brought in ton loads of moolah. Shah Rukh, Aamir, Akshay, Salman and Hrithik have number of such films to their name. In fact another actor from the same generation, Saif Ali Khan, too has enjoyed a Love Aaj Kal lately. Relative newcomers like Ranbir Kapoor (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani) too has smashed records as far as a 50 crores runner is concerned. However, the only actor who still hasn't given a
single solo blockbuster is Ajay Devgn. In fact his lone 50 crore runner is Golmaal Returns and that was a multi starrer.
Still, the man has survived, and how.
Now let's analyse what is it that makes the man tick? What makes him popular amongst masses and of course the filmmakers, distributors and exhibitioners? It's simple. He isn't someone who works in films that are designed as 40 crore, 50 crore or 60 crore mega spinners. He plays it safe, sound and intelligently. He works in films that require decent investments and ensure definite gains. The margin of profit is always higher, the margin of risk always much lower and guarantee of success certainly higher.
That's Ajay Devgn for you who has been enjoying consistent success over the years and more often than not enjoyed returns that have been beneficial for everyone in the supply chain. No wonder, his track record says it all. Let's explore.
20 years. A hit every year. And still counting.
Pick up any of the top aforementioned actors. Whether it is Shah Rukh, Salman, Akshay or Hrithik - Each of them has gone through a phase when none of their films has worked at the box office in one particular year. In fact Aamir Khan has even gone absent for full four years between the release of Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Mangal Pandey (2005).
Now let's look at the track record of Ajay Devgn which is nothing short of enviable as there have been just three years in two decades when he hasn't delivered a hit.
1991 (Phool Aur Kaante), 1992 (Jigar), 1993 - (Divyashakti), 1994 (Dilwale), 1995 (Haqeeqat), 1996 (Jaan), 1997 (Ishq), 1998 (Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha), 1999 (Kachche Dhaage), 2002 (Company), 2003 (Qayamat), 2004 (Khakee), 2005 (Apaharan), 2006 (Golmaal), 2008 (Golmaal Returns), 2009 (All The Best) and 2010 (Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge) - In each of these years, there has always been something really worthwhile to show for Ajay Devgn; at least when it comes to commercial gains.
The only years which have been really bad for Ajay have been 2000, 2001 and 2007 but still a 85% success rate (if one looks at 17 good years out of 20) isn't a bad deal at all!
(Visit this space again for Part II of this feature where readers would be taken through two important facts - 1. He has never been out of business and b. He is someone who has always believed in volumes)Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 May 2010 | 4:30 am Sanjay Gupta and Abbas Mustan lock horns over remake rights of Spanish film
Sanjay Gupta is assured that there won't be any roadblocks in the journey that he has taken towards remaking the Spanish film Ladron Que Roba A Ladron. Though Maroos from Shemaroo too have their eyes set on this action thriller which is on the lines of Oceans series and have made their intentions clear about remaking this film with director duo of Abbas-Mustan, Gupta is amused at the very thought of it. Reason being that his company White Feathers has officially procured rights to the film while Shemaroo (apparently) doesn't have any legal right around remaking the film.
"I guess this is very preposterous on the part of Shemaroo to be making a statement that they will make this film instead of me doing it", smiles Gupta, "I am not bothered with what they have to say because I have been negotiating with the makers of this Spanish film for over 6-7 months now. In fact we also clinched the deal 2 months back. So where is the question of anyone else thinking about officially remaking the film?"
In fact the story goes that quite a few Bollywood makers were in queue to pick this Spanish thriller which was one of the few major flicks to get a major mainstream release in USA and manage a successful box office run.
Says an industry insider who has been closely following the interest quotient that has been on display for last few months regarding this film, "Here is a film which has been seen and liked by many. In fact it is not just White Feathers and Shemaroo who were hopeful of getting hold of rights to officially remake the film. There were other top Bollywood film makers as well who were trying their luck. In fact some people from the industry who are quite big and reputed also tried to talk out Sanjay into letting go off the right but he had to politely decline because even his hands were tied."
This happened because Gupta's work in the past turned the tables in his favour. Makers of Ladron Que Roba A Ladron were holding on to their horses and wanted to be careful about handing over the rights only to the director who could go ahead and do justice to this slick thriller. Once they saw Gupta's earlier work like Kaante, Musafir and Zinda, they were assured that he was the man for the job. Their only condition was that Sanjay Gupta won't just produce but also direct the film. This is what got Gupta out of a hibernation period of 5 years (his last full fledged directorial outing was Zinda).
"Well, the very fact that they gave my company the rights to make the film pretty much establishes the trust and confidence they had in us. I was actually busy writing my own script but since they wanted only me to direct, I had to do consent to that. Of course I am sure that I am going to enjoy my comeback in a big way", says Gupta who has almost finalised the cast of the film and is ready to announce it in quick time.
But Ketan and Raman Maroo seem to be quite sure about Gupta handing over the film to them? What is Gupta's take on this?
"I don't think it was arrogant on any part. Perhaps they have been misquoted", says Gupta in a diplomatic tone, "May be issme bhi unka ek apnapan hai. I guess because I share a good personal equation with Maroos, they feel that woh mujhe manaa lenge and I would hand over the rights to them. As I said, the makers of Ladron Que Roba A Ladron want only me to direct. When I can't rope in some other director from my company itself to make the film, how is it possible to allow any director from another company to do that?"
Meanwhile, how is he looking at addressing the issue around Abbas Mustan going ahead with the Shemaroo version of the film.
"Well, having known Abbas Mustan for so many years and belonging to the filmmaker fraternity, I am sure that they would be the last people on the face of this planet to indulge in hanky-panky like this", says Gupta in an assured tone, "They have been in the business for long enough not to involve themselves into something like this. I have the highest regards for them and their reputation is unblemished. They are as white as the clothes they wear."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2010 | 4:29 am Emraan Hashmi - Neha Dhupia starrer Raftaar 24X7 shelved?
Launched with much fanfare exactly two years back with a budget pegged at 25 crores, Raftaar 24X7 was one of those couple of dozen films which came into existence when the industry was at it's peak. The term recession had not yet made its presence felt and every reputed production house and actor was more than glad to make huge announcements. There was widespread excitement around the film since a 25 crore budget allocated by Percept Picture Company meant that Raftaar 24X7 was all set to be Emraan Hashmi's biggest venture till date.
All seemed to be quite well during the earlier schedules of the film as first time filmmaker Shamim Desai joined the principal cast of Raftaar 24X7 in Maldives for a 'test shoot'. This was one of its kinds experiments as the week long trip worth Rs. 1.5 crore was planned to get the cast and the crew familiar with each other.
Says an industry observer, "Those were the days when good money was flowing into the industry. Corporate houses did everything to entice their actors and create an impression amongst the investors that their film was all set to be a lavish affair. No one could foresee that industry was headed for a doom in the year to follow."
A major schedule of the film was later shot in Delhi where for the first time ever in his career, Emraan Hashmi featured in a guerrilla shoot.
However, there was not much movement in the interim. As things stand today, both Emraan Hashmi and Neha Dhupia have not just completed multiple films in the interim (Raaz - The Mystery Continues, Tum Mile, De Dana Dan, Raat Gayi Baat Gayi) but also have their date diaries pretty filled up for the rest of the year. Emraan is looking at the release of Once Upon A Time In Mumbai and is also shooting for Crook: It's Good To Be Bad which is looking at arriving before the close of year. Neha has films like With Love To Obama and Pappu Can't Dance Saala ready for release and has a biggie in the form of Action Replayy lined up next.
"I think mostly the delay in release of Raftaar 24X7 is due to monetary issues and people at the top are trying to sort it out", says Neha hopefully, "I hope that important people feel as good about the film as I do. I truly believe we have something really good in hands."
Well, one looks forward to see whether Percept too shares similar sentiments here.
The production house Percept has been hit hard with back to back box office failure of 8X10 Tasveer (Akshay Kumar), Jail (Neil Nitin Mukesh) and Jumbo. Their offbeat films like Kanchivaram, Firaaq and Ramchand Pakistani have primarily succeeded in fetching only good reviews. Their recent release Bumm Bumm Bole, despite the association with Priyadarshan, too has been a disaster at the box office and hasn't seen much appreciation critically as well. Release plans of John Abraham starrer Aashayein and Nagesh Kukunoor directed Bemisaal are uncertain too. As for their newer films, Malamaal Weekly 2 hasn't moved beyond the announcement stage. While one looks forward to Percept reviving itself and unleash their line up of films to favourable results, the current status of Raftaar 24X7 continues to be shrouded in mystery.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 May 2010 | 4:05 am 'Anjaana Anjaani' inspired by 'Friends': Siddharth AnandDirector Siddharth Anand says his new film "Anjaana Anjaani", which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is inspired by the hit American sitcom "Friends".Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 3:28 am 'Paan Singh...' shows pitiful condition of Indian athletes: DirectorHis long-awaited film "Paan Singh Tomar", about the soldier-turned-athlete who went on to become a bandit, is in its final stages and director Tigmanshu Dhulia says the biopic will highlight the pitiful condition of athletes in India.Source: Entertainment News | 29 May 2010 | 3:17 am
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