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Screening of Hrithik's Kites disrupted in Chennai
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 8:55 am 'Raavan' set for London premiereAbhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai's much-awaited film "Raavan" will have its world premiere June 16 in London.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 8:34 am Nikhil Dwivedi denies baring all for 'Raavan'Two-film-old Nikhil Dwivedi has shunned rumours that he bared all in the forthcoming movie "Raavan" as "only speculations".Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 8:30 am Nikhil Dwivedi denies baring for Raavan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 8:14 am Raavan set for London premiere
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 7:23 am Injured Aftab will skip cricket match in ColomboAftab Shivdasani won't be able to participate in the charity cricket match to be played between Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers as part of the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) extravaganza in Colombo.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 7:05 am Russell Brand gives birth to black baby in new movie
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 6:16 am Anupam Kher gets Presidential Award at IIFASeasoned Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has been honoured with the Presidential Award at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy weekend for his contribution to cinema.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 6:11 am Claudia Schiffer photograph provokes fashion race row
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 6:04 am 'Lamha' about Kashmiris, not government: Rahul DholakiaNational Award winning director Rahul Dholakia on Thursday said his film "Lamha" depicts the travails of Kashmiris living in the state, not the government's view-point.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:45 am Gig alerts: June 4Here are few special series from the world of Indian music and dance, in recognition of their artistic prowess and contribution to the art form.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:40 am Kristen Stewart slammed for rape remarks
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:32 am ‘I’m busier than I’ve ever been’Ma Faiza, Pune-based electronica artist, reveals her thoughts on India’s young clubbing scene on a tour for her 40th birthday.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:29 am Satish Kaushik - After Brick Lane, will he forever remain Pappu Pager?
In the world of journalism, a first person account of affairs is pretty much considered as blasphemous (well in most of the cases). However, after watching Brick Lane, I couldn't resist doing so. A major reason behind doing so is the fact that the write up which is going to follow isn't a review per se. It is the experience of watching the film as a viewer, without wearing the hat of someone who is required to critically deconstruct it.
Honestly, the first thought that came in my mind after watching a couple of scenes featuring Satish Kaushik, the leading man in Brick Lane was - 'Is he the same person who has been immortalised as 'Pappu Pager'? Or 'Calendar'? Or 'Mutthuswami'? And for those select few who may be unfamiliar with these character names, they are from the films Deewana Mastana, Mr. India and Saajan Chale Sasural respectively, three of the biggest successes of Satish Kaushik as an actor.
So why are references being brought to these films? Because each of them has been comedies and more than 90% of the characters enacted by Satish Kaushik in his 75 films and 30 years of acting experience have been comic. No wonder, it is a revelation of sorts to see him into a different zone altogether when he plays the role of a middle aged lower middle class Bangladeshi who is searching for dignity in a foreign land - UK - as seen in Brick Lane.
As someone who is semi-educated, doesn't quite have perfect command over English despite being in the land of Queen for decades, is yet to settle down in life, isn't quite the perfect husband for his wife (Tannishtha Chatterjee) but has his heart in the right place when it comes to taking a stand on religion, Kauhsik is (surprisingly) restrained. He carries the kind of command which one expects from a seasoned actor and though one never doubted his standing as a comic actor, a different side of his personality does make one stand up and notice.
A role like the kind seen in Brick Lane where he is selfish to the core of having sex with his wife rather than caring about making love, mildly hitting his teenage daughter in due course of an argument and having his chauvinist attitude pretty much apparent by being unhappy about her choosing to work could easily have taken a negative connotation.
In fact that has been the problem for most of the films set in the NRI world where a male protagonist is projected as someone out and out black. Remember Provoked or Videsh? Nothing wrong with a character; after all this is what a film maker may be trying to tell through a story. However, the humane side of a regular protagonist is something that has gone amiss in most of the films belonging to this genre and setting so far.
In this regard, Kaushik plays it just right. He keeps it all under control, doesn't make his character looks beastly or ferocious and still makes the suffocation faced by Tannishtha justifiable. No wonder, when she decides to separate from him in due course of time, you feel relieved for her but in turn also quite sympathetic for Kaushik.
This is where the writing of Brick Lane and execution by Kaushik comes in handy because nothing quite goes overboard here. Staying on course is not restricted just to the dramatic scenes but also the light moments that are interspersed into the narrative. And by the way, this doesn't happen through humour where actors get into a 'ha-ha-hee-hee' mode. Instead, all of this comes through the character detailing, mainly because of Kaushik who is shown to be living in his own world.
No wonder, one fine day he thinks of switching over jobs and becoming a cabby, the next day he proudly proclaims that 'soaps are the future' and thinks of starting a business on the same lines, on another day he feels that being a professor is much in demand while on a particular instance, he buys himself a computer because 'this is where the world of knowledge lies'. Frankly, I have seen such characters in real life and hence it was quite easy to identify with someone like Kaushik who keeps juggling between different professions while having a self belief that his dignity would be restored in due course of time.
Will the screen name of Chanu Ahmed turn out to be as memorable as 'Pappu Pager', 'Calendar' or 'Mutthuswami'? I strongly suspect that would ever be the case. After all each of these characters has belonged to mainstream films and has been immortalised over decades. On the other hand Chanu is someone who features in an offbeat film like Brick Lane which hasn't even found a proper release in India despite international acclaim.
Though there would be hardly any people who may catch this truly different act of Kaushik, in his mind and heart he would indeed be happy enough to have attempted something new and done immense justice to it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:26 am Sandra Bullock not adopting again
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:24 am "I call Anil Kapoor Bombay Daddy" - Rana Daggubati Rana Daggubatti who has just completed one schedule in Goa for Rohan Sippy's Dum Maaro Dum started the film's second schedule in Mumbai from June 1.
Rana now hopes to make a real connect with Bollywood. "Though I've shot for a Hindi film, I don't feel like a Bollywood actor because we shot it in Goa, and in a totally relaxed atmosphere on the beach. Now in Mumbai I plan to do my liaison work."
One of the first people Rana wants to re-connect with in Bollywood is Anil Kapoor.
Says the Telugu-going-into-Hindi star, "My father (producer D Suresh Babu) and Mr. Anil Kapoor share the same birthday. I call him 'Bombay Daddy'. I've known him from when I was 5. He used to be in Hyderabad constantly shooting for my grandfather's (D Rama Naidu) films. Strangely I never met Sonam Kapoor until we were both much older. Anil Kapoor and his family are like my family."
He's much pleased with his role as a musician in Dum Maaro Dum. After having got himself two coaches on location, at the last minute Rana got himself a new guitar coach. "I had two guitar coaches to make sure I made all the right moves on the strings. But when I was not satisfied with my progress I got the composer Pritam Chakraborty's guitarist Atanu who's from Assam, to teach me the right licks. I think I look like real player."
Apparently, Bipasha who co-stars with Rana took a great shine to him. The two got along like a house on fire.
Rana admits he had fun. "We were shooting on the beach. Between shots we'd just be lounging around near the water. It was all very calm and soothing. Now in Mumbai we shoot in a studio. Not that I mind. I grew up in studios. I love the smell and the feeling inside studios."
After Dum Maaro Dum, Rana returns to Telugu cinema for two films. While one is a home production to be directed by a new director the other directed by Selvaragavan is a huge period film set during the Indus civilization.
"So you see I'm quite busy, and I've absolutely no time for a personal life. For this, I blame Rohan Sippy and Selvaragavan."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:23 am Sanjay Dutt felt nostalgic while filming "Lamha"Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is starring in Rahul Dholakia's issue-based film "Lamha" said that he felt nostalgic when they went to shoot scenes in Kashmir.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:18 am Heidi Klum and Seal turn relationship adviser
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:17 am Bipasha misses John at IIFADusky beauty Bipasha Basu, who is present in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to attend the IIFA awards, revealed that she is missing the company of her beau, John Abraham.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:10 am Lara Dutta attends IIFA extravaganza with Mahesh BhupatiAfter attending the Filmfare awards together, actress Lara Dutta and tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi gave another hint of their relationship by together attending the fashion extravaganza at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend here.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 5:07 am Gary Coleman died a divorcee
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:55 am Aftab Shivdasani's injury puts his sports flick on hold
Aftab Shivdasani's plans to star in a cricket film has been postponed.
It was meant to be a very hush-hush sports film revolving around the game of cricket.Ironically it was a game of cricket that has caused a delay in Aftab's very secret plans to play cricket for his own film.
Not only is his ambitious sports film delayed, Aftab Shivdasani who left on Thursday morning for the IIFA in Colombo would have to skip the benefit cricket match because of the hand injury he suffered while playing cricket for Salman Khan's Being Human team in Dubai last week.
Wincing in pain Aftab explains, "Thankfully it isn't a fracture. Just a small crack in the bone and soft-tissue damage. But that's painful enough. I've to rest my hand for at least ten days. But I'm off to IIFA, though I can't play the cricket match."
Replaying the incident leading to the injury, Aftab says, "I was batting in Dubai against Pakistani actors when I got a beamer. I tried to fend it off with my hand. The ball hit the bone on the side of the palm of my right hand."
The pain was so acute that Aftab had to be rushed to the hospital. "It was painful. I went directly from the stadium to the hospital for an x-ray. There it was discovered I have a small crack in the finger. I've to wear a splint for two weeks."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:30 am Edward Maya comes to MumbaiThe Romanian musician and DJ Edward Maya of Stereo love fame, is on his first India tour.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:28 am Ajay opens up on diversion of Raajneeti promotions towards Ranbir-Katrina
You need to have a couple of conversations with Ajay Devgn before a mutual comfort level sets in. Yes, he has opened up with media but his intrinsic nature still doesn't allow him to go overboard yet (all for the right reasons though). You have to give the man his space, await reactions and probe to an extent that it stays within the zone. On the eve of the release of his much awaited film Raajneeti, Ajay Devgn talks to Joginder Tuteja about the 'event' factor attached to a Prakash Jha film, how it is different from Yuva and his thoughts around the promotion which saw a diversion towards Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.
A Prakash Jha film appears to be an event in itself. We have seen it in the past, whether it is Apaharan or Gangaajal. However, in case of Raajneeti, the buzz and hype has scaled an altogether different high. Are we actually looking at a high profile event in the form of Raajneeti?
See, Prakash Jha makes films which are realistic and have a strong element of truth to them. However, he has also learnt over a period of time that he has to tell a story in an entertaining manner so that people don't get the sense of a docudrama. He knows how to excite audience and has found that knack. There are very filmmakers who even attempt the kind of films that Prakash Jha makes. This is the reason why when once in a while a film like Raajneeti arrives; it takes the shape of an event.
Prakash Jha makes films which are realistic and have a strong element of truth to them
Well, in an event like Raajneeti, there are also points where it seems that your character is a take off on what you did in Yuva. Are there any comparison points here?
None at all; you can't even think of any comparisons whatsoever. In case of Yuva, the character I played was quite honest. He was trying to get into politics because he wanted to cleanse the system. In case of Raajneeti, this character doesn't come with any such aspirations. He is already a politician and his characteristics are certainly not white.
So how does the Mahabharata angle comes into picture?
I play Karan in Raajneeti. Remember him? He was someone who was not a bad guy. But then uske saath galat hua tha aur uske paas koyi choice nahi bachi thi siwaay iske ki woh galat ka saath de. He made a promise and refused to come on the right side. He was selfless though and this is what my character is in Raajneeti as well.
Well, you also seem to be quite selfless in real life too. One can see that despite the film seemingly a hardcore political drama, there has been quite some focus on songs between Ranbir and Katrina. They ('Bheegi Si', 'Mora Piya') are good but don't you feel this was distracting audience from the real essence of the film?
What happens is when you make a film like this, you have to give in to promotion of music. You have to sell your film and for that songs have to be promoted. Yes, in the course of this happening, a film does take a backseat. Well, that's a hazard with our film industry and we have to live with this.
You have to sell your film and for that songs have to be promoted. Yes, in the course of this happening, a film does take a backseat
But then audience may not really be looking at music within the narrative of a film like Raajneeti?
I think so. Wahi toh main keh raha hoon, yeh hamaari majboori hai. Aisa nahi hona chahiye but there is not much choice actually.
Having said that, it is not a matter of choice when it comes to watching the film. There are many out there waiting to catch up on Raajneeti. One question though - Earlier in the year, we have seen a serious film like Rann, which despite being well
made failed at the box office. Doesn't that lend you a scary feel for Raajneeti?
As I stated earlier, Prakash now understands that audience ko entertain kaise karna hai. Also, a film like Gangaajal being popular till date is a testimony to the fact that a good film always finds its audience. I am told by so many that when it comes on TV, people do not switch on to the other channel. They say that they have seen the film not 5, 10 or 15 times but 20 times. It would be great if there is similar response in theatres this time around for Raajneeti.
Meanwhile, promotion of your next film Once Upon A Time In Mumbai is also picking up steam. Some good feelers here?
Yes, reactions to the first look have been pretty great so far. I have been told that the buzz is indeed catching up for the film. I have seen portions of the film and truly believe that there is some good stuff that we have in our hands here.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:28 am Subhash Ghai back as directorTwo years after Yuvvraj, Subhash Ghai is gearing up to direct another movie. Buzz is that it will be his most ambitious film yet, with a Rs 100-crore budget and a A-list cast.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:16 am Kareena Kapoor rated as India's Most Beautiful Woman by People
A legend once said that 'If there's anything that's equivalent to Perfection, then, that's perfection itself'. Likewise, 'If somebody can be as beautiful as Kareena Kapoor, then it has to be Kareena herself!'
What more justification does anyone need when you have People magazine titling her as 'India's Most Beautiful Woman'. The issue has Kareena Kapoor running the readers through her growing up years. She throws light on questions like 'When do you feel most beautiful?' Her biggest mistake that she has ever made is she for the glam look or natural one. The firebrand that she always is, Kareena goes on record to say, "I believe that you are what you eat which is why I don't eat meat. Your stomach is not a graveyard. It's been more than five years since I gave up meat and I can see the difference". So, do we Bebo.
All of us have been witness to the magical transformation of Kareena the girl to Kareena the most gracious woman!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:08 am Emraan returns as Australian City Council denies permission for Crook shoot
It's turning out to be more bad than good for Emraan Hashmi starrer Crook: It's Good To Be Bad. On Wednesday, the cast and crew of the film were forced to return from Australia to India two days before end of schedule. Reason? Australian City Council denied the film any further permission to shoot and despite repeated requests, didn't budge from their stand. While this definitely meant loss of productive days for the team of Crook, it also left a bad taste in the mouth for everyone involved.
Says a senior unit member who accompanied Emraan, Mohit (Suri) and others on their way back home, "It was very disheartening for all of us to come back without completing the shoot of Crook. The idea was to wrap it up all and then come back to India mainly for post production and other patch work, if required. However, we were stopped from shooting which threw a spanner in our plans."
While the reason behind the denial of permission is not yet known, the fact remains that Crook is seeing its fair share of trouble and controversies right through its making.
Since it is a known fact that the film touches upon the topical issue of racial discrimination against India in Australia, one can expect some heated debates around the time when Crook would be ready for release. Also, even as the crew members were aspiring to complete the shoot in record time, an unfortunate accident on the sets a few days back resulted in broken camera equipment and a close shave for Emraan.
When contacted, Emraan Hashmi too sounded disappointed with the turn of events. "Yes, I am back in town. We were thrilled about finishing the shoot of Crook in Australia itself but it is so unfortunate that we couldn't do that", he says.
Adds the unit member, "Well, our worry now is around completing the pending portions of the film now. It has been a straight loss of two days of shooting. Though procuring dates from all involved may not be that tough, we may have to change certain sequences in the film. Reason being that there is no intention of going back to Australia which means that the scenes, which were originally written for that part of the world, may have to go through some changes. Now we would have to hunt for some indoor locations within Mumbai to finish the shoot."
A Bhatt production, Crook marks the debut of Neha Sharma and also stars Arjan Bajwa. With music by Pritam, the film is aiming for a release in September/October timeframe.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Jun 2010 | 4:06 am Paris Hilton denies dating Pauly DLondon, (ANI): Socialite Paris Hilton has denied rumours that she is dating Jersey Shore star Pauly D. Hilton, 29, who was linked to the TV personality, real name Paul DelVecchio, last month when they were photographed together on a night outSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:58 am All you wanted to know about 'IIFA Awards 2010'
If there's one place, where the stars come shine, shine and shine, then, it has to be the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), the place where excitement and glamour knows no crescendo. After an enchanting and enticing series of memorable years, the IIAFA journey continues to grow by leaps and bounds and how!
After enchanting audiences in The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel last year, this year, IIFA is being held at the palatial country of Sri Lanka. And it took the stature of none other than 'Mr. Bollywood' himself Shri Amitabh Bachchan to announce the official launch of the 11th IIFA Awards. These awards are being held in the exotic Emerald Island from June 3rd till June 5th 2010.
Continuing the tradition of excitement and super excitement, the IIFA Weekend, Sri Lanka will be a culmination of mega events that brings the Indian cinema to the world. It includes the hi-profile FICCI IIFA Global Business Forum, the IIFA Fashion Extravaganza, the IIFA Foundation celebrity cricket match, world premieres of Indian films and the climax of the Weekend, the spectacular IIFA Awards. Needless to say that, with all of this, the IIFA Awards is the biggest South Asian media event and is considered among the most-watched global annual events.
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- IIFA Awards 2010 announces Technical Awards winners
- Salman Khan becomes brand ambassador of IIFA Charity Initiative
- 'Raajneeti' premiere in Mumbai, not at IIFA
- Colombo, Sri Lanka to host the celebrated IIFA Weekend
- Hrithik won't perform at IPL & IIFA due to knee injury
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First Look Of 'Help' Unveiled At IIFA 2010
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- Salman And Jacqueline At The IIFA Hands For Humanity Inauguration In Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol And Aftab Shivdasani Leave For IIFA Sri Lanka
- The First Media Briefing Of IIFA Awards 2010 In Sri Lanka
- Sanjay Dutt And Other Stars Leave For IIFA Sri Lanka
- Salman, Sohail And Sonakshi Leave For IIFA Sri Lanka
- Stars Arrive At Colombo For IIFA Awards 2010
- Dia, Sharman, Zarine And Designers Leave For IIFA Sri Lanka
- Vivek, Lara, Ritesh and others leave for IIFA
- IIFA Cricket And Fashion Media Meet
- Salman, Lara, Ritesh And Boman Grace IIFA Charity Initiative Media Meet
- Amitabh Bachchan Inaugurates The IIFA 2010 Voting
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- Mr. Bachchan Inaugurates 'IIFA Voting Weekend'Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:52 am Abhishek Awasthi pairs with Daljit KaurDon’t get shocked! Daljit Kaur is not going to enter Star Plus’s ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’ on the contrary, our guy Abhishek Awasthi is going to sizzle outside ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’. Where? Read more.A source informs, “Daljit Kaur and Abhishek Awasthi willSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:44 am NYT Review: Raajneeti
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:43 am Karan Kundra joins workshop on acting - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:42 am Screening of Hrithik's Kites disrupted in Chennai - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:40 am Karan Kundra joins workshop on actingStar Plus’s ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’ is the show where Karan Kundra sizzles. But what after the rehearsals of the show? Our guy gets plenty of time after the show and rehearsals which made him utilize his time productively by joining anSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:40 am Shilpa Agnihotri inspires Jyoti!Jyoti is taking an interesting turn with every episode and this time it is sure to create an interesting twist as the very charming Shilpa Agnihotri will be entering the show. Shilpa will be playing the character of Ritu who isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:36 am Ayesha Takia ready for another movieAll those who insisted that Paathshala would be the last time one saw Ayesha Takia on screen post her marriage to restaurateur Farhan Azmi, can now be silenced.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:30 am No Raavan or Ra.One at IIFAOne day before the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards begun, Vivek Oberoi did it again. On being asked to comment upon the absence of IIFA’s ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan, he said, “No one is bigger than the awards.”Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:25 am This is the best time to release 'Milenge Milenge': Satish KaushikHis film might be six years too late but director Satish Kaushik feels that this is the right time to release his long pending "Milenge Milenge", with Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, who have since climbed the success ladder to become big time stars.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:19 am Can Raajneeti recover its Rs 60 crore investment?Prakash Jha’s modern-day Mahabharata has entered the battlefield today, with Rs 60 crore riding on it, and sky-high expectations. Reports mixed, prospects under scrutiny.Source: | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:14 am My image has changed after two directorial hits: Sajid KhanWith both his films, "Heyy Babyy" and "Housefull", declared super hits, anchor-turned-director Sajid Khan feels he might have outgrown his image of the funny-guy-next-door and may not be able to fit the comic host role any more.Source: Entertainment News | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:07 am Manisha Koirala is happy being Nayantara’s momManisha Koirala is getting lots of offer from Regional films. She is was last seen in Tamil film Mumbai Express way back in 2005. She also acted in few Telugu and Bengali films. presently she is doing a role in donningSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 3:00 am Nikhil Dwivedi denies baring for Raavan - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:59 am Deepika Padukone ready to go international - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:55 am Deepika Padukone ready to go internationalLast month, Deepika Padukone walked the red carpet at Cannes film festival. While for her, it was just a matter of few hours spent in an international arena, back home there were widespread conversations around her moment of glory.Currently stationed inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:53 am BP morons turn down James Cameron’s oil spill help offerLondon (ANI): ‘Avatar’ director James Cameron proposed to help BP in stopping the US oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico by offering sub-sea vehicles. However, BP officials declined the helmer’s offer. "Over the last few weeks I've watched, asSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:49 am Amy Winehouse goes on strangers-kissing spree!London (ANI): British singer Amy Winehouse has been in a good mood ever since a new man came into her life, and she was seen spreading the good cheer by snogging random strangers of both sexes. Winehouse, 26, enjoyed a wildSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:42 am Lady Gaga's cannibal-style murder act irks Brit fansLondon (ANI): Popstar Lady Gaga has come under fire from Brit fans for mimicking a cannibal-style murder in her latest stage performance. The singer, 24, pretended to be killed and eaten in front of audience comprising thousands of schoolkids.Snarling male dancers,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:27 am Amitabh not with wife on wedding anniversaryAmitabh Bachchan is currently busy shooting for the tourism related advertisement in Gujarat. But the brand ambassador of Gujarat tourism doesn’t plan on staying there for long.Big B is well known for his professional attitude. Here’s an example for you. YesterdaySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:19 am Amitabh not with wife on wedding anniversary - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jun 2010 | 2:15 am Bipasha misses John at IIFA - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jun 2010 | 1:55 am Salman snubs Vivek at IIFA - Hindustan Times
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Sajid Khan is definitely one man who can very easily give the term 'comedy' a huge inferiority complex, as with his latest film Housefull, he enthralled the audience in laughter.
Sajid was recently live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat with viewers, where they spoke about everything under the sun. For all those of you who missed it, we bring you the excerpts from the chat session.
Sajid Khan: Hi friends... This is Sajid Khan...only on Bollywood Hungama!!!
PriTesH: Hello Sajid sir- first of all congratulaions for ur blockbuster HoUseFulL & rest chat follows den
Sajid Khan: Pritesh, thanks a lot.
Marium Khan: hi Sajid good to see you.... loved ur film housefull...
Sajid Khan: Marium, unfortunately, its now not a vdo chat. Its a regular chat as there is some technical error with the webcam. But, nevertheless, thanks a lot fr liking Housefull.
~zeus~: so what next after housefull now????
Sajid Khan: zeus, now, I am working on a couple of ideas. Mostly not a comedy. Nevertheless, still an entertainer.
PriTesH: came to know at ur upcoming project is action packed thriller? know us sumthing about dat!!!
Sajid Khan: pritesh, I cant conform on that as yet. But, I promise you it will be Paisa Vasool.
jahanzeb: im from pak you have sad in the interview that u didnt watch low budget films in theater but why
Sajid Khan: jahan, yes. Its true. I have a state of the art hi definition home theatre. Where I watch all movies low budget and big budget when they are available legally on DVD or Blu Ray. I think that going to the cinema (which is a very xpensive affair), shud be an experience to watch big films. Big in budget, big in star value, big in entertainment. Y shud I pay 350 rupess to watch a small budget art house film when I can enjoy that particular film more at half the cost legally on DVD. I like watching big screen films in cinemas.
CHIKU: Hi Sajid..what you think..HeyBabby was having a good music or HouseFull?
Sajid Khan: chiku, definitely Housefull.
Niraj: What is your opinion about Raj Kapoor,Guru Dutt,B.R.Chopra who gave message with entertainment?
Sajid Khan: niraj, they are legends and have made legendary cinema.
PriTesH: Sajid bhai - how to get in touch wid u s ur not on Twitter or on FB?
Sajid Khan: pritesh, I am nt active on twitter anymore. Its been more than a month.
aliya shaikh: Hi sajid which is ur fav song in the movie housefull
Sajid Khan: aliya, Papa Jag jaayega
sonu123: i really admire you for what u have done to bollywood. U r da 1st persn to brng blu-ray to bollywood
Sajid Khan: sonu, thanks. And now, I have just raised the bar. The Blu Ray of Housefull has 16 hours of interactive features!
anupam: sajid did houseful beat mnik collections as claimed?
Sajid Khan: anupam, I have been informed by the trade pundits that in India, it has. Overseas, MNIK has beaten every film including mine hands down.
aliya shaikh: do u like to cast hrithik in any of ur movie sajid
Sajid Khan: aliya, which director wouldnt!
Housefull: I am glad your sister Farah Khan is working with Akki for Tees Maar Khan .. it will be HUGE !
Sajid Khan: housefull ( is that really ur username?), yes Ihave a feeling that TMK will be a blockbuster.
sonu123: you should get the award for outstanding contribution to hindi cinema
Sajid Khan: sonu, every show of Housefull which is housefull with ppl enjoying themselves is my award. I dnt need any other.
Niraj: sajid ji, have you seen the Hindi films of 30s,40s and 50s?Who are your favourite makers of that era
Sajid Khan: niraj, Sohrab Modi, B. R. Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Mehboob Khan.
Niraj: Do you agree that the quality of hindi film music is going down post 2007?
Sajid Khan: niraj, I just feel that somewhere most of our film makers are trying to please teh wrong section of the audience.
Emma_: What was the more complicated scene in Housefull to shoot?
Sajid Khan: emma, the climax.
Niraj: sajid ji,was it necessary to show the bird killed by vaccum cleaner?I found it tragic,not funny
Sajid Khan: niraj, if u see the scene again, I have never shown the bird being killed. Its very much alive. only featherless
Sameer Khan: Tell Farah that we love her and are looking forward to her next, Yous too, (my sis name is Farah too
Sajid Khan: sameer, then, ur sis is my sis.
chinya: hy sajid will u ever make a film with emraan hashmi?
Sajid Khan: chinya, dont think so .
Sajid Khan: hey guys sadly there was some technical issues but not i gotta run... it was nice chatting with all of you. Regards, Sajid.
The very mention of the song 'Dil Hai Chhota Sa...Chhoti Si Aasha'... not just brings absolute vivid memories about the scenic beauty that Mani Ratnam had enigmatically captured in his iconic film Roja, but also the image of a girl who was 'innocence personified'. She was Madhoo, the very name who became an instant talk of the town and country, all thanks to her true-to-life performance in the said film.
For past few years, even though Madhoo was seen in a few small films, no one really took a note of it. But, it seems that actress is now all set to change this equation. She is making a grand comeback with Hema Malini's much talked about film Tell Me Oh Khuda. Madhoo will be playing Vinod Khanna's daughter-in-law, who is pregnant for the second time in the film. Her role is that of a Rajasthani woman who has to fight the bias against the girl child in the state.
It'll be interesting to see if Madhoo manages to make an impact again in Bollywood with her aunt, Hema Malini's, film, which is also a re-launch of sorts for Esha Deol.
He has been in the film industry for almost a decade now, and has garnered rave reviews for his performances in most his films. He made a grand debut with RGV's Satya that shot Manoj Bajpai into the limelight with his portrayal of one of the most memorable characters of Bhiku Mhatre. There was never looking back for Manoj after that.
The talented actor is now all geared up for his forthcoming film Raajneeti. The film which is directed by Prakash Jha centres on the political scenario in India, and is set for release this Friday. Bollywood Hungama gives it users a chance to get up close and personal with Bajpai with on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Video Chat this Saturday, June 5, at 1500 hrs IST. Don't miss it.
As we had told you before, Bollywood stars never had it so big, the way they are shining this season! Gone are the days of cameo appearances, ribbon cuttings etc... These days, the stars are being lapped up left, right and centre for endorsing FMCG brands.
After we reported that John Abraham was being signed for Van Heusen (remember, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that), here's yet another news on the star. He has now been signed up by the electronics major Haier India, to be their brand ambassador. Sources close to us informed that this association will be for a span of two years and that John will be representing the entire product portfolio of the brand, including LCD TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and small kitchen appliances.
Looks like John Abraham is all set to make the fortunes of Haier India with his infectious smile.
Salman Khan's ambitious plans to bring all the three Khan brothers together in a modernized remake of Manmohan Desai's Amar Akbar Anthony has fallen through.
While most other problems of remaking such a popular film could be surmounted, the one hurdle that no one could find a way out of was to make Salman step into the Big B's shoes without looking presumptuous.
The Khans and David Dhawan had planned to cast Arbaaz, Sohail and Salman as Amar (played originally by Vinod Khanna), Akbar (played by Rishi Kapoor in Desai's film) and Anthony (played by the Big B). While re-casting the first two actors was a breeze, getting Salman to do the Big B's role proved impossible.
Apparently, Salman himself begged off from the huge responsibility.
Admitting that the remake of Amar Akbar Anthony is now a dead project, David says, "It was just impossible to do it again. Can you imagine anyone else except Mr. Bachchan as Anthony Gonsalves? It's role he has made his own for as long as time exists."
With Amar Akbar Anthony shelved, the sequel to the 2007 blockbuster Partner is now being revived by the Khans in right earnestness.
A story idea has finally been cracked and Partner 2 is to go on the floors early next year in lieu of Amar Akbar Anthony.
Dhawan admits Partner 2 is on the way, "We've got an idea and we're developing it. While the core cast of Salman and Govinda will remain all the other actors will change."