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`Bend It Like Beckham' actress to launch pop career"Bend It Like Beckham" actress Preeya Kalidas will launch her pop career at an annual festival here that showcases South Asian arts, entertainment, dance and food.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:40 am UTV conducts online survey among teenagers as part of marketing plan for Udaan
In a unique way to promote its forthcoming film Udaan, UTV Motion Pictures conducted a large scale online among youngsters in the age group of 12-19 years. The idea behind this survey was to get an insight into the minds of a teenager and understand their behavioural patterns. Moreover since Udaan talks about the story of a father-son relationship and depicts what a teenage mind goes through, the makers thought that conducting such a survey would be a great idea to create awareness for their film. The survey was conducted across major Indian cities such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi / NCR.
Following are some of the results of the survey:
Around 30% of teens said that if given a chance they would like to change their study stream / career
30% of the teens said that they were not comfortable talking to their parents about the problems faced by them
40% of boys had smoked in their teens
40% of girls and more than 50% of boys admitted to having consumed alcohol in their teens
More than half of the teens wanted the official age to drink to be lowered to 16
Around 45% of teens admitted to having stolen money from their parents without them knowing
2 out of every 3 boys admitted to having watched a porn film by the time they were 16 years old
1 out of every 4 girls admitted to having watched a porn film by the time they were 16 years old
1 out of every 3 boys admitted that they had bunked school to watch an adult film
Every second teen has already kissed someone of the opposite sex
15% of boys and girls acknowledged getting intimate with somebody in their school/ college loo
One out of every 5 teens (both boys and girls) claimed to have had sex
9 out of 10 boys and 7 out of 10 girls are ok with premarital sex
45% of teenage girls felt that if they got pregnant, they would go for an abortion without ever letting their parents know.
Nearly 1000 teenagers have already taken part in this survey and the makers UTV plan to incorporate the results on the posters, promos and other marketing campaign of their forthcoming film Udaan.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:09 am Bend It Like Beckham actress to launch pop career
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:01 am 'Desi Girl' Roshni Chopra now eyes Hollywood
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:00 am I can't cry like Shekhar Kapur: Sajid Khan
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 7:20 am I can't cry like Shekhar Kapur: Sajid KhanDirector-comedian Sajid Khan promises to be fun on "India's Got Talent" rather than cry like acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur whom he has replaced as a judge on the second season of the talent hunt show.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 7:16 am Working with Freida will be awkward: Dev Patel
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 7:10 am Shraddha Kapoor bags 3 film deal with Yash Raj Films
Her debut film Teen Patti may have bombed at the Box Office but that hasn't deterred Shraddha Kapoor one bit. The pretty looking daughter of veteran villain Shakti Kapoor has apparently been signed by none other than Yash Raj Films and that too for a 3 film contract.
While details of the projects are yet to be confirmed, this one is surely a big deal for Shraddha Kapoor who is all set to make her presence felt in the big, bad world of Bollywood.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:40 am I've always found women superior: Anil Kapoor
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:22 am Imran Khan and Karan Johar join hands once again after IHLS
After the encouraging and positive response to his latest release I Hate LUV Storys, Imran Khan is back in business. The actor has finally found that one hit that was eluding him for a while now and it has come courtesy this rom-com from the Dharma Productions banner.
Even as I Hate LUV Storys continues to run to packed houses, Karan Johar has already gone ahead and signed Imran for yet another film. The film in question will be directed by debutant director Shakun Batra who has worked as an assistant director on films like Rock On and Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na. Meanwhile, the buzz is that Kareena Kapoor may come on board as the female lead for this project. If that happens then it will indeed be a casting coup of sorts.
Imran, who has always confessed to being a huge fan of Bebo, will surely be super excited at the prospect of working with her that too in a Karan Johar production. Let's hope this one gets rolling soon.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:19 am Longest-running Indian-American TV show goes national"Darshan", the longest-running Indian-American television programme in the US, has launched a new nationally-broadcast weekly half-hour programme called "Darshan America".Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:12 am Working with Freida again will be awkward: Dev Patel"Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel has ruled out any plans of working with girlfriend and co-star Freida Pinto again as he says it would be "too awkward".Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:10 am John Travolta to treat fans
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:08 am No takers for meaningful cinema: Mithun ChakrabortyVeteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is upset that of small-budget meaningful films in India find "no takers".Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am Tigmanshu Dhulia moves on from 'Paan Singh Tomar'His biopic on soldier-turned-athlete-turned-bandit "Paan Singh Tomar" might be still awaiting a release but director Tigmanshu Dhulia has moved on to two more projects - a love story and a film on boxing.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 5:54 am Aamir doesn't have time to babysit me: ImranHe might be basking in the success of his recent hit "I Hate Luv Storys" but Bollywood's chocolate boy Imran Khan rues the absence of superstar uncle Aamir Khan in his career.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 5:48 am Peepli Live song refers to rising petrol pricesAamir Khan's Peepli Live addresses the same issue the Bharat Bandh yesterday addressed - the escalating petrol and diesel prices that have hit the consumer hard with household budgets going haywire.Source: | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:44 am "I don't want to be No. 1 or No. 10" - Sonam Kapoor
Imran Khan calls Sonam Kapoor a drama queen in real life. He also believes that she is a far better actor in real life than in reel life. All in good humour though. I don't know whether this is perfectly true or not. However, during a conversation with her, you do realise that she is one of the most expressive people from the film fraternity. No, it is not just the case of emotions oozing out. But Sonam is someone who hears you out and then comes up with her own take on the state of affairs. Of course with an expressive touch to it. You soon realise that Imran is right. One can be rest assured that the moment you press 'off the records' button, Sonam makes for an even brilliant copy. However, as of now, presenting the readers an 'on the records' version of the conversation that happened between her and Joginder Tuteja!
Your own career has now seen an up with IHLS though it was relatively down after Saawariya and Delhi 6, both of which failed at the box office.
Firstly, neither Saawariya nor Delhi 6 had failed. It's all a media perception. Please checks figures and facts, both of them did recover money eventually. Secondly, when I look back, it is so disheartening because all it takes is one write up to pan a film. They don't realise that there is so much that goes into the making of a film. No one wants to do any 'chaalu kaam' in the industry. Each one of us wants to come up with a good film and make it work.
Ok, but I am sure you would have expected much more from these films. Wasn't it heartbreaking since expectations were not met?
Films don't fail; it's the budget that fails. Saawariya and Delhi 6 may not have been blockbusters and could have been better but I am very proud of these films. I made some great relationships due to these films. I don't carry any heartbreak whatsoever. Also, I don't believe in looking backwards.
Well, your future does look exciting, what with Aisha, Thank You and Mausam being next in line. Quite some work happening here?
Yeah, I don't have a personal life currently (smiles). But that's ok. I am fortunate to have some good films coming next. I hope audience too likes them all. I am playing a variety of roles and I wish to continue working and acting all my life. I strive to do better with each of my outings.
...and aim to make a march towards that top slot?
See, quite a few actors say that they want to be number one and all. Some say that they are in the profession only for money. However, I don't want to be No. 1 or No. 10. Yes, if something good happens then that's a great plus point but I am not working to achieve that. I am here because I wish to be remembered for my work.
One hopes that you do get remembered, just as is the case with Imran who is seeing widespread appreciation coming his way ever since the release of IHLS.
Really, I have never met a person like Imran. I am happy for him. He carries with him the kind of integrity that I have seldom seen in many. There is nothing grey about him as he is very correct. He tells you what he feels in his heart. He is not someone who takes anything that you say in a wrong light.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:17 am Anil gatecrashes Aisha's music launch! - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:46 am Karan Johar signs Imran Khan once againAfter the encouraging and positive response to his latest release I Hate LUV Storys, Imran Khan is back in business. The actor has finally found that one hit that was eluding him for a while now and it has come courtesySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am Tapasee showered with offers!Actress Taapsee has been showered with offers even before her debut movie Jhummandi Naadam got released. In fact her performance in Jhummandi Naadam has received rave reviews and it keeps her to be busy for next 12 months.If reports areSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:36 am Mani Ratnam's wife to direct AishwaryaMani Ratnam and Amitabh Bachchan's relationship might have soured of late. But it seems, it has not affected their family. Now, the latest buzz is that Mani's wife Suhasini Ratnam is planning to direct a film, where she is planning toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:32 am John Abraham's new role model is Aamir Khan
John has found a perfect role model. And it's Aamir Khan whose career strategies are rapidly becoming the most emulated in tinsel town.
Most of John's friends and Bipasha Basu think he has given his career's best performance in Abbas Tyrewala's new love story earlier entitled 1-800-Love now entitled Call Me...Dil after song in Tyrewala's film. Now that the date for the film has been locked in - it's October 15 - John is setting aside a large chunk of the year just to nurture and promote what he considers to be the most important film of his career.
John will personally supervise every aspect of the film release from publicity stills and posters to the chain of theatres to be selected, to the festivals that the film will be sent to before its commercial release.
If the diligent single minded release strategies remind you of a certain meticulous perfectionist of a Khan, then the resemblance is certainly not coincidental. John is definitely inspired by Aamir, and he has no qualms in admitting it.
Apparently, John was keen to release this film during Aamir's magical Christmas week. But the producers who have already suffered huge losses because of the postponements couldn't wait that long.
Since the film's director and producer are both close to Aamir (Tyrewala's debut film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na was produced by Aamir and producer Madhu Mantena's blockbuster Ghajini starred Aamir) they've no objections whatsoever to John's Operation Aamir.
That isn't all. Apparently like Aamir, John has decided to stay away from all awards function, in India and abroad. Though he makes it clear he's friendly with all the awardees, John has also made it known that he won't attend any of the awards functions.
John confirms all his Aamir-inspired marketing manoeuvres. "Aamir is truly inspiring in the way he conducts his career. And his success ratio is mind-boggling. Who wouldn't want to follow in his footsteps? I certainly do. And I'm trying. In my own humble way I've been repeatedly taking risks with my career. Like Aamir I don't believe in staying in the comfort zone. As for awards, I think the endorsement that your performance gets from the audience provides more satisfaction for an actor than anything else."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am 'I Hate Luv Storys' is boring and predictable - IBNLive.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:18 am Deepika clean bowled DhoniBy: Raymond Ronamai Thursday, October 11, 2007 Deepika Padukone : Wallpapers | GallerySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:17 am Aziz Ansari is the next big thing: ForbesIndian American actor comedian Aziz Ansari has been named "The Next Big Thing" among 17 stars to watch by the US business magazine Forbes.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:06 am Hrithik's house monitored with 9 CCTV camerasRakesh Roshan has recently installed nine CCTV cameras to monitor his house. Recently, a 31 year old man Jai Anand claimed that in 2009, he entered the star’s home and ran away with Rs 10 lakh cash and also jewellery worthSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:03 am Aamir pokes fun at himself for 'Peepli Live'MUMBAI (Reuters) - Aamir Khan is having a laugh at his own expense. Promotional campaigns for his next home production "Peepli Live", a satire on the urban-rural divide, poke fun at the Bollywood actor.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:01 am I have never met a person like Imran - Sonam KapoorImran Khan calls Sonam Kapoor a drama queen in real life. He also believes that she is a far better actor in real life than in reel life. All in good humour though. I don't know whether this is perfectly trueSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:54 am Anil Kapoor's daughters storm BollywoodWho says only boys carry forward the legacy of a family? With Kapoor family, it's totally a different matter. Anil Kapoor is proud to have two daughters who are carrying forward his success legacy.Kapoor Family is all set to rule Bollywood.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am Samantha Ronson still loves Lindsay LohanMelbourne (ANI): Actress Lindsay Lohan’s ex lesbian lover DJ Samantha Ronson has admitted that she still has strong feelings for her. Ronson had an on-off 16-month relationship with the troubled actress from the start of 2008.“I love her as a humanSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:46 am Dev Patel rules out working with Freida Pinto againWashington (ANI): Actor Dev Patel has no plans to work with his Slumdog Millionaire co-star Freida Pinto in the future. The British star rose to fame in director Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film and found love with his movie girlfriend Pinto afterSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:44 am Craig competing with Bloom, Hardy and McGregorHollywood star Daniel Craig is one of the top names under consideration to play the role of Jack Regan in the movie remake of 1970s television police drama ‘The Sweeney’.The James Bond star is competing with the top actors like OrlandoSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:41 am I've always found women superior: Anil KapoorActor-filmmaker Anil Kapoor is happy to see that women are finally getting their due in male-dominated Bollywood.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:39 am Hrithik watches you now… - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:25 am Who's trying to sabotage Asin's Bollywood career? - Times of India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:10 am Desi Girl Roshni Chopra eyeing Hollywood - Hindustan Times
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:13 am 'Agneepath' script, director finalised
The suspense is over! Karan Johar has finally okayed the script of the new-age AGNEEPATH, the cult film that won Amitabh Bachchan a National Award for his brilliant performance as Vijay Dinanath Chavan. While Karan is yet to take a call on its casting, he has finalized the director of the film -- Karan Malhotra -- who was the associate director in MY NAME IS KHAN.
Karan Johar confirms the news, "Yes, Dharma has green-lit the remake of AGNEEPATH. But it's not a scene to scene remake of the original that was produced by my father [Yash Johar]. It's an adaptation and restructured version of that film, which has been penned by Karan Malhotra along with two more writers."
There's talk that Karan has already approached Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor for the principal roles, but he denies it. "We were waiting for the script to get completed. The next step would be to approach the actors. However, we haven't approached anyone yet," Karan sets the record straight.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:51 am 'Red Alert' will open in four versions simultaneously
That RED ALERT - THE WAR WITHIN tackles a topical, burning issue is well-known by now. Realising the topicality of the film, its producers, T.P. Aggarwal and his son Rahul Aggarwal, have decided to take the film forward and have dubbed it in three languages -- Telugu, Chhattisgarhi and English. In fact, the producers have decided to release all four versions simultaneously this Friday -- Hindi, Telugu, Chhattisgarhi and English.
The English version will be released at select screens internationally in the first round. "We are releasing it as art house cinema at select screens in the Overseas market. We're not doing a mainstream release there," Rahul Aggarwal confirms. In fact, every actor in the film, which includes Suniel Shetty, Vinod Khanna and Naseeruddin Shah, have dubbed their lines themselves, which only goes to show how excited they are about the film.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:48 am A host of films take a deeper look at the sociopolitical realities of India - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:38 pm Box office collection of 'IHLS' is Rs 23 crore: Karan JoharFilmmaker Karan Johar has said that his latest production "I Hate Luv Storys" has collected Rs 23 crore net at the Box Office.Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:30 pm Lady Gaga in the list to have highest fan following on FacebookGlam pop singer Lady Gaga is bound to become the first living person to have 10 million fans on a single social networking site.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:19 pm Jeremy Piven gets a No from Kim KardashianApparently Jeremy sauntered over to Kim, who he met several years ago when she made a cameo on Entourage, and hit on her by offering her a bigger part on the show.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:03 pm Jenna Fischer tied the knot with Lee Kirk, Johnathon Schaech hitched with Jana Rae KrameThe wedding season seems to be in the air as while most Americans barbecued and went to the beach this weekend, at least four people celebrated July 4 in the most romantic way possible; by getting married.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 3:18 pm 'Den Brother' Starring Hutch Dano releasing soonDISNEY CHANNEL's unique Movie 'Den Brother' is about to release its first trailer. It has its Premier on 13th August, with Hutch Dano in the main lead, whereas 'Brother' follows Alex Pearson who is suspended from the hockey team.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:46 pm Miley Cyrus back with a bang with her non-Hannah imageMiley Cyrus was a young unknown making her debut on a Disney Channel comedy series, 'Hannah Montana,' with her real-life father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, playing her dad on the show.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 1:34 pm Eilat Anshel: Lindsay Lohan's new girlfriend?The Eilat Anshel Lindsay Lohan love affair supposedly started when the two spotted each other for the first time at Los Angeles, when the cupid struck. Whereas the matter got a serious turn only a month ago or so.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:39 pm "Dhoni's wedding was planned" - Bipasha Basu
Contrary to rumours that cricketer Dhoni decided to get married on the spur of the moment Bipasha Basu, a close friend of the cricketer, says the wedding was planned from months in advance.
Says Bipasha, "The wedding on Sunday night was all planned. But no one was supposed to know about it. Whatever the truth, we must all be happy for the couple. It's party time!"
Alas, Bipasha's party for Dhoni's wedding would have to wait. She is shooting in the back of the beyond and couldn't join her boyfriend John Abraham for Dhoni's wedding.
Says the saddened actress, "I couldn't go for the wedding because I'm shooting in Diu for Priyadarshan's Aakrosh. But John is there. He's back on Monday. I'll celebrate with Dhoni and his wife when they return to Mumbai."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:10 pm Ask your questions to Priyanka Chopra
Bollywood is a dream world where careers and fortunes can be made and lost over night. She is one actress however, who has made it to the top with her stunning beauty and razor sharp wit that leaves one speechless. She is Priyanka Chopra.
Priyanka started out with modeling and after winning Miss World title, later progressed into films. But ever since then there has been no turning back for her. She has impressed both masses and critics with some of her recent films like Fashion and Kaminey. And now, she is soon going to be seen with heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor in Anjaana Anjaani. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance of a lifetime to ask the hot babe anything and everything under the sun, moon and the earth! All you need to do is post your questions below and Priyanka will answer your questions on video.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:04 pm Eric Johnson 49ers dating actress-singer Jessica SimpsonJessica Simpson is in a romantic link up with former NFL tight end Eric Johnson 49ers.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:03 pm Strike affects shooting of movies, serialsBollywood and the TV industry cancelled their shooting shedules today due to the nationwide strike called by the opposition parties against the hike in fuel prices.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:56 am Rent A Friend redefines social networkingRentAFriend website allows you to rent local friends from all over the United States and Canada.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:39 am Daniel Craig to star in The Sweeney remake?Hollywood actor Daniel Craig is reportedly been considered to play Jack Regan in the movie remake of British television police drama The Sweeney.Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:38 am Imran and Kareena to be cast together?Reportedly the cinegoers will get to see yet another fresh pairing, that of Imran and Bebo. There's buzz that for the first time in both their careers, the two would play lovers in Karan Johar’s next.Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:33 am Salman to play a widowed father?Perhaps the original bad boy of Bollywood is ready and willing to mend his ways. Apparently Salman Khan is set to move out of his comfort zone, for the actor is all set to play a...Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:27 am Asin to be bannedAfter Salman Khan, Bollywood actress Asin has offended South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) by shooting for the movie Ready in Sri Lanka. Read on for details.Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:23 am Scissor Sisters believe in pop musicHere’s what you want on your iPod, recommends Luke Kenny...Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:18 am Vishal Bhardwaj ropes in Ash for his nextEven after the debacle of Raavan, critically acclaimed filmmakers continue to adore Aishwarya. Vishal Bhardwaj who's known for metamorphosing the career graph of actors, has signed Ash for a woman-centric project.Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:45 am ‘I don’t think of my past with Atif’Goher Mumtaz, member of Pakistan’s popular pop band, Jal, says the band has moved on after lead singer Atif Aslam turned to Bollywood. Read on.Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:37 am Imran's solo movie fares better than Ranbir's at BOImran-Sonam starrer I Hate Luv Storys has opened to the collections of almost Rs 7 crore nationwide on Friday. Imran's latest movie has garnered more moolah than arch rival Ranbir's last solo-hero movie...Source: | 5 Jul 2010 | 5:14 am Vishal Bhardwaj ropes in Ash for his next - Hindustan Times
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