Rani eager to work with Aamir in Karan Johar film

Rani Mukherjee who was last seen in <I>Dil Bole Haddipa</I> is eager to work with KJo again and wishes to be paired opposite Aamir Khan. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:12 pm

Elizabeth Hurley lands her own reality TV show

Hollywood actress Elizabeth Hurley is all set to document life on her farm in the English countryside, in a new reality show.<br><br>The <i>Bedazzled</i> star will be seen working on her organic farm in Gloucestershire, which she purchased five years ago with her husband Arun Nayar where the couple now breeds pigs, geese, cows and sheep, The Sun reported online. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 8:43 am

Julianne Moore poses nude with two lions

Hollywood actress Julianne Moore has posed nude with along with two lion cubs for a new advertising campaign.<br> <br>Moore, who will turn 50 in December, has shed her clothes in a series of sizzling poses in her birthday suit for Bvlgari's Fall-Winter 2010-2011, AceShowbiz reported online.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 8:19 am

Akshay charters plane to fulfill 'mannat'

Akshay Kumar likes to seek out places of worship to visit and find solace, wherever he is shooting, particularly in the unexplored interiors. Be it a small gurdwara tucked away in the bylanes of Amristar or a temple on a hill in Manali, the star will climb that extra mile to get there.<br><br><br><br>So it was in Baramati, Pune,where he discovered a small temple in a far-off place that he immediately felt a connect with.  

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 7:54 am

Nepal Maoist movie wins battle with Indian censors

An Indian journalist's documentary film on the Maoist uprising in Nepal has finally won its battle with the Indian censors after a panel, headed by veteran Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore, gave it the green light.<br><br><br><br>It was a moment of triumph for Anand Swaroop Verma, whose 125-minute documentary, <i>Flames of the Snow</i>, was approved for public screenings . 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 7:47 am

Meet the hot 'n' happening Ali Zafar

The <i>Tere Bin Laden</i> newbee can sing, dance and make you laugh. He's hot, married and won't leave Dubai for Mumbai. Ali Zafar has churned out pop albums, and today he's making his B-Town debut in Pooja Shetty Deora's <i>Tere Bin Laden</i>.<br><br>He has managed to impress most people who have seen the film. Karan Johar has been raving about him ever since he watched it. Not surpringly, Ali has already been swamped with offers. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 7:46 am

Is Abhi-Ash jodi no longer hot and happening?

A leading newspaper carried a story yesterday on how the Abhi-Ash jodi is no longer considered 'Hot' in the trade circles after the debacle of Raavan. The duo had a lot of hopes on this Mani Ratnam biggie but it all came crashing down as the film turned out to be one big turkey at the ticket window. Now, a lot of filmmakers are having two minds in casting the husband-wife duo together. Rajiv Menon, who was supposed to start his musical Dhun with Abhi-Ash, is yet to kick-start his project. While we really don't know the reasons behind the delay of that film, what we would like to know from you - the junta janardhan- is whether you indeed feel that the Abhi-Ash jodi has lost all fizz or are you still excited to watch them together on the big screen. You may post your opinions in the comments section below:
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jul 2010 | 7:44 am

Salman prefers Deepika over Katrina

Buzz is that Atul Agnihotri's remake of the South flick <i>Bodyguard</i> with brother-in-law Salman Khan will star Deepika Padukone. Katrina Kaif was Atul's first choice but Sallu feels the Om Shanti Om girl is more apt for the role. <br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 7:04 am

Akshay gets kiss from Gangubai

As part of his film <i>Khatta Meetha</i>'s promotions, Akshay Kumar will be the celeb guest for the finale of <i>Chak Dhoom Dhoom</i>.<br><br>The show's little host, Saloni (better known by her Gangubai act) was super excited to meet her superhero and even gave him a peck on his cheek!<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:53 am

Priyanka goes on a holiday for 28th birthday

Priyanka Chopra takes off to a 'beachy place' today to bring in her 28th birthday on Sunday. Even though the location is undisclosed, a source reveals it is either Bali or Thailand.<br> <br>The actress is going with her girl pals for a seven-day trip. The source says, &quot;PC is excited about the trip. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Race 2 casting on hold

<br><br><br><i>Race 2</i> has got its leading men Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham in place, but their leading ladies are being kept under wraps.<br><br><br><br><br>Director duo Abbas-Mustan are not talking about the casting of the girls because his producer Ramesh Taurani is now in Colombo for his daughter's wedding. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:46 am

"Khatron Ke Khiladi will be launched in September" - Priyanka Chopra

She is lovely, vivacious with an undying spirit. Priyanka Chopra is a bundle of positive energy with a smile that lights up a room. Easily one of the most busiest Bollywood Stars, she did make the time To come to Bollywood Hungama's celebrity chat to have a one-to-one with all her fans. As scores of fans logged in, Piggy chops spoke about her movies, her likes and dislikes all with ease. If you missed out, here are the excerpts from the chat just for you. priyanka chopra: Hey this is Priyanka Chopra only on Bollywood Hungama.com Nur_KK : Hey PC, did u get my package from Faridoon? priyanka chopra : yes i did Nur...thank you Abhishek1233 : shezz..is here..hiee priyanka..which look of urs u like most..and of which movie..... priyanka chopra : abhishek...Dostana and Kaminey BeautifulRain : Happy Bday PC! Love you lots. Big Hugs! Hope you always remain smiling. Its a precious sight. priyanka chopra : thank you...you just made me smile SMit @ priyanka : dyinnnnggg to chat wid uuuu priyanka chopra : me too rida_ridz : HOW R U DOING?? U R THE BESTTTT I LOVE U ALOTTT!!! priyanka chopra : i am doing fab...so r u priyanka chopra : I would encourage girls to do whatever they want to do. Theophil : What is most memorable experience from your childhood? priyanka chopra : theophil...being my parents daughter GillPrincess : Do you encourage girls to participate in Miss world? priyanka chopra : I would encourage girls to do whatever they want to do. Srishti : where is PC priyanka chopra : I am here Srishti Theophil : Any plans of coming to Sydney? priyanka chopra : not any time soon Parthiv12 : Hey Priyanka.. u r here.... yippieeee priyanka chopra : yeaaaaaaaaaah Nur_KK : Which website do you visit often besides twitter? priyanka chopra : Nur...my email yogirt : when ur movies gone released? priyanka chopra : Anjaana Anjaani is on Sept 24th and Saat Khoon Maaf is December some time priyanka chopra : Anjaana Anjaani is on Sept 24th and Saat Khoon Maaf is December some time Marianne96 : I am so proud of you for finishing what again has been one of your most challenging roles! priyanka chopra : thank you so much PuteriNurul : would u take the chance to do an english film? priyanka chopra : of course at some point...I love movies...so language doesnt really matter tapan : @ PRIYANKA CHOPRA when DON 2 goes on floor ?? priyanka chopra : October y2367 : hi Priyanka, are you looking forward to working with Lara again after so many years? priyanka chopra : i am very excited to work with Lara again...I love Lara paaji jalebox4e : hey Priyanka are you at home now? priyanka chopra : nooo priyanka chopra : i am very excited to work with Lara again...I love Lara paaji rida_ridz : PRIYANKA I HAV WATCHED EACH AND EVERY FILM OF URSS!!!!! priyanka chopra : thank you so much..i hope you continue watching Qaisar_Imtiaz : HOW WAS MEET N GREET SESSION/ priyanka chopra : Qaisar...it was too much fun... priyanka chopra : sorry guys eating my lunch while chatting with you...hope u dont mind nisha : wut do u think about the makeup for the role of an old lady? priyanka chopra : nisha...its very scary to look at myself like that SHIVANGI : HI PRIYANKA THIS IS UR VERY VERY BIG FAN SHIVANGI priyanka chopra : Hi shivangi Nur_KK : Hey PC! Happy, Happy, Happyyyy Bday in advance! Hope the BH party went well and that you enjoyed it! priyanka chopra : Nur...it was superb anirban : twitter is much better at least u can sent ur message cooly priyanka chopra : i can still send my msgs coolly deepak : hi Priyanka, this is your biggest fan from Nepal priyanka chopra : hi deepak Marianne96 : What's the one experience that stands out in your mind above the rest, whilst shooting for SKM? priyanka chopra : Mariaannne...the ageing process BeautifulRain : What is it about KAMINEY that interested you? priyanka chopra : Vishal Bhardwaj Moizee : i have not taken lunch yet to talk with you priyanka chopra : how sweet Moizee...eat lunch saatth saath...thats what i am doing yogirt : you look awsome in all ur movies priyanka chopra : thank you yogirt dr_ganny : You ve Not answered... vikram or abishek? who was better in Raavan..?????? priyanka chopra : I have'nt seen Raavan AUMN95 : UR BEST MOVIE IS FASHION priyanka chopra : Thank you very much AUMN desamoye : i am your biggest fan from Nigeria priyanka chopra : hello to you from Nigeria Priyankafan : hey pri.. Which sex in the city ladies is your favorite ? priyanka chopra : Samantha Moizee : i love watching your film andaaz priyanka chopra : i am glad moizee SMit @ priyanka : plzz cum at some mall.....wanna see u...atleast once priyanka chopra : i will soon Marianne96 : Firstly, I hope you re having an aweffome day at BH! priyanka chopra : having a great time MArianne JIGGAVEER : is this the video r u seriious? priyanka chopra : yeah its me nisha : can u please have the movie appear in cinemas at modesto, california, u.s....cuz dats the closest 2 i priyanka chopra : ill try and tell my director rida_ridz : HOW WAZZ UR EXPERIENCE WORKING WID RANBIR KAPUR? priyanka chopra : superb...ranbir is great Dkhan : Hi from Italy Priyanka : )Your next movie is Anjaana Anjaani, what kind of movie is it? priyanka chopra : Dkhan...anjaana anjaani is a love story godexter91 : Hey, when is the shooting of Don 2 Scheduled to start? priyanka chopra : October Srishti : What kind of sunscreen do you use? priyanka chopra : SPF 75 priyanka chopra : Srishti...id be an engineer Moizee : what is your favourite place in india priyanka chopra : Home Italia : I loved Kaminey and Dostana very much, your performances were brilliant. What made you choose a role priyanka chopra : Kaminey for Vishal Bhardwaj, Dostana it was the story JASMINE : HEY PRIYANKA! WILL YOU EVER SHOOT A MOVIE IN CANADA? priyanka chopra : Jasmine...of course Id love to...I shot HERO in Canada SANJAAY : when priyanka u come in indore priyanka chopra : not any time soon Srishti : If you weren't what you are today (actress, model), where do you think you would be in life? priyanka chopra : Srishti...id be an engineer Prats : hey priyanka u lokin very very cute! priyanka chopra : thank you prats JIGGAVEER : plzz plzz plzz if you said hi to me it would make my life priyanka chopra : hi jiggaveer Theophil : What was your most memorable film and why? priyanka chopra : yet to come abhinav : What r u eating?? priyanka chopra : Kebabs towhid : hayy whts ur fav colour ? priyanka chopra : RED panoti : how do you feel about your zodiac sign cancer? priyanka chopra : I think we are very boring, too emotional and I want to be a scorpion priyanka chopra : I think we are very boring, too emotional and I want to be a scorpion polycool : do you think to do any films with shahid or amrita rao priyanka chopra : not any time soon dr_ganny : What chewing gum r u chewing????? priyanka chopra : i am eating kebabs not chewing gum priyanka chopra : and also rajmal chawal krisg : which is your favourite english song? priyanka chopra : Havent met you yet...Michael Bubbble khushu : hey pc where do u live in Mumbai??? priyanka chopra : thats for me to know and you to find out khushu GillPrincess : OMG! this is soo cool.. .okay.. uhm.. what are your favorite books? priyanka chopra : havent read anything interesting as of yet in recent past khushu : do u went to any acting classes ??? priyanka chopra : khushu...never i wish i could nikki : your haircut is awesome !! priyanka chopra : nikki...thank you Prats : Priyanka better if u write names to whom r referring to priyanka chopra : i am Jerry : Priyanka...If you had the opportunity, would you consider transitioning to Hollywood? priyanka chopra : Jerry...i love films...doesnt matter which country priyanka chopra : Jerry...i love films...doesnt matter which country abhinav : When r u coming to Jamshedpur? priyanka chopra : abhinav...not soon sandhya : Hello priyanka chopra.. how are you? You really rock. I am your very loyal fan... priyanka chopra : sandhya...i love loyalty...thank you panoti : hey priyanka, at what age do u plan to get married? priyanka chopra : panoti....when i find the right guy Sukhi : heyy priyanka i loved ur performance in fashion..when u comin to Toronto..lots of love Sukhi..muahh priyanka chopra : sukhi....thanks...not soon Dkhan : I'm an Italian fan of Hindi cinema, have you ever been in my country? priyanka chopra : no dkhan Aswin : Can u tell something about saath khoon maaf?? priyanka chopra : aswin...SKM is a very interesting dark comedy BeautifulRain : Who has been the most fun-nest co-star? priyanka chopra : lots of fun costars...abhishek and ranbir SHIVANGI : YOUR FAVOURITE DANCE STYLE?? priyanka chopra : shivangi...hip hop M_A_Y_A_N_K_1986 : I M UR BIG FAN BUT U NEVER REPLY ME AT TWITTER WHY? priyanka chopra : sorry mayank ill try yatharth : do you know that we both share the same birthday 18th july priyanka chopra : yathrth...also nelson mandela JIGGAVEER : why arent u typing priyanka chopra : so that i can eat jiggaveer Manu Khanna : Hey Priyanka, nice 2 see u on Video, hope u r doin grt.. priyanka chopra : manu..thnk u Shabneez : hi priyanka!!wat are your hobbies?? priyanka chopra : shabneez...hobbies are reading, singing and dancing Mitali_pc : Which is ur own fav. Movie? priyanka chopra : mitali...oh i dont like my own films Sumaita : is it true u r doing a movie w/ kareena soon priyanka chopra : no sumaita khalid : hey chopru chora india rockstra/shero and female srk priyanka chopra : thank you khalid Priyankafan : What is your favorite city? priyanka chopra : tough call priyanka chopra : priyankfan tough call HEY JOHNEY : SO HOW IS WORKING WITH ZAYED KHAN priyanka chopra : johney...zayed is a super rockstar TEQUILA : HEY PRIYA...DO YOU STIL HAVE THAT SILVER SARI FROM DOSTANA? priyanka chopra : tequila....yes i do vinayvintu : hi hw abt saath khoon maff co-satrs?? mohanlal is dere in your film or not? priyanka chopra : vinay... no he is not there BeautifulRain : Charlie or Guddu? priyanka chopra : beautiful rain...charlllllllllllliiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee ria kataria : WOULD YOU LIKE TO WRK WITH DEEPIKA priyanka chopra : ria...i d love to work with deepika Gaurav : any new plans for birthday? priyanka chopra : gaurav...going on a holiday with my friends for a week Parthiv12 : Hey Priyanka.. After THAMIZHAN, no movies in down south!! Any plans to come back priyanka chopra : parthiv...i would love to...no film has excited me FAIZAN : WHTS UR NEXT MOVIES NAME? priyanka chopra : faizan...anjaana anjaani Srishti : Who did you have the most fun working with, Akshay Kumar, or Salman Khan? priyanka chopra : srishti...tough call Italia : Who is your favourite leading lady in the history of Hindi Cinema? priyanka chopra : Italia...Madhuri Dixit sweety : You look very pretty in the video priyanka chopra : sweety....thank you ieo_1inamillion : wts ur fav holiday spot ??? priyanka chopra : home nisha : how was ur experience working as an old lady...would u like 2 do it again? priyanka chopra : nisha....no baba... Priyankafan : you are awesome! #1 on twitter! What is your favorite thing to do with your family? priyanka chopra : Priyankafan...sit and watch movies or just chat and gossip GillPrincess : Are you a good swimmer? priyanka chopra : gill..fantastic swimmer naina : hello ji! its been delight watching you everytime! priyanka chopra : naina...thank you Nur_KK : How was the party PC? Wish I could be there.. hehe but Im glad my package made it! Love ya! priyanka chopra : your package is superb...love you nur nickname : hi how are you you are so beautyful priyanka chopra : nickname...ask my mom PuteriNurul : any advice for gr8 acting? priyanka chopra : puteri...do it from ur heart Italia : Which is your favourite movie of 2010, right now? priyanka chopra : italia....i am dying to see toy story 3 priyanka chopra : italia....i am dying to see toy story 3 anand : hey, by any chance are you coming to switzerland in near future?? It will be nice to see you in person priyanka chopra : anand...maybe to visit my brother SMit @ priyanka : wannaa meet u...can come barefoot walkin if u want priyanka chopra : smit...hahah...dont need to khalid : chopra how is ur dad these days ? priyanka chopra : khalid...he is doing superb @shahkamesh : PC you are everywhere, on my wall, my desktop wallpaper, on google page, you are my IDOL priyanka chopra : shahkamesh...wow i am blushing thank you Qaisar_Imtiaz : HEY PC CAN U SAY HI TO ME priyanka chopra : hi qaisar ANKITA KHURANA : are u the real one omg omg priyanka chopra : yes its me ankit...Da Real Deal aisha : priyankayr acting was awsome in fashion priyanka chopra : thank you aisha GillPrincess : Are you a hockey fan? priyanka chopra : i am not really a sports fan priyanka chopra : i am not really a sports fan BeautifulRain : What is the sweetest thing a fan as done for you? priyanka chopra : beautiful rain....too many sweet things...ask priyankachopra.org viczen : are u on facebook also priyanka chopra : yes viczen Great : how many days you work throught out the year ? priyanka chopra : 400 days Prats : and priyanka any chance of coming to bangalore priyanka chopra : i just came to bangalore prats sandhya : Priyanka, myself, my nience is a great fan of you...esp Fashion! You were fab!! priyanka chopra : thank you sandhya angel : When are you coming to Dubai? priyanka chopra : not soon angel Marianne96 : Hey! What?s the one experience that stands out in your mind above the rest, whilst shooting for SKM? priyanka chopra : Marianne...the ageing process towhid : u on orkut ??????? priyanka chopra : yes towhid Sangeeta : Hey Priyanak... am a big fan of you and even i come from defence background.. really looking forward priyanka chopra : we r the best sangeeta SINGHTHING : any plans for a concert? priyanka chopra : next year singhthing...world tour iniro : You are such an inspiration to all of us, and we admire the strength and courage that you have shown priyanka chopra : iniro...now i have biceps also..ha ha ha rehan... : i saw u in dubai for fashion promotion u came ther u was too beautiful priyanka chopra : rehan, thank you yogirt : do u have ur official website??? priyanka chopra : well be launching it next month Dinku : wht type of movie u like?????????/ priyanka chopra : dinku...romantic soppy films reema : Priyanka, which female actors do you get on with in the industry? priyanka chopra : reema..almost all of them SNEHA : WILL U DO ANY TELUGU MOVIE priyanka chopra : sneha...i would love to tamilan : hi priynka..when u r going to act in tamil films? i am ur big fan.. priyanka chopra : soon tamilan Srishti : What beauty tips would you give to a girl version of Abhay, from Pyaar Impossible? priyanka chopra : just believe that you are beautiful and you will be priyanka chopra : just believe that you are beautiful and you will be sam_23 : what kind of roles you would like to do?....negative??...lol priyanka chopra : all kinds sam KRISHNA : can u plz wave for all of is in the cam priyanka chopra : i waved for you krishna gilisen : ur fav scene from kaminey? priyanka chopra : Toh Kya Rape Kiya Hai Tumhara scene priyanka chopra : Toh Kya Rape Kiya Hai Tumhara scene ria kataria : MISSED U AT IIFA priyanka chopra : me too ria youngbuzzkashif : hi mam..... tell us abt ur experiences in saat khoon maaf priyanka chopra : it was a very difficult film Abhishek1233 : priyanka..my girlfrnd luks lyk u..and she is fan of urs too.. can u talk to her once plzzzzzzzz...... priyanka chopra : of course abhishek whats her name Qaisar_Imtiaz : CONGRATS ON FINISHING SKM PC priyanka chopra : thank you qaisar tapas : so how was ur experience in coorg? priyanka chopra : tapas...coorg was too beautiful PuteriNurul : hey mate, u look fab still wit the same hairstyle priyanka chopra : no its diffferent now...its all curly snowflake0555 : Who is the guy sitting next to you? priyanka chopra : he is nikhil from bollywood hungama...he is typing for me so that i can eat and chat cellphone : hey priyanka ..how did u get into miss india contest? priyanka chopra : femina PriyankaWorshiper : are you seeing someone? priyanka chopra : no i am single priyanka chopra : no i am single archit : I WENT IN DEPRESSION WHEN WHATS YOUR RASHEE DIDNT DO WELL priyanka chopra : awww...me too archit Tinju : someone else helping you to type ryt.. priyanka chopra : ya tinju becos i am eating lunch abhinav : When r u nxt coming with SRK? priyanka chopra : don 2 nisha : hi priyanka...can i plz get a flying kiss from u on the screen...would mean a lot 2 me!! priyanka chopra : there you go nisha towhid1 : plz say a lil hi towhid ur my fav actress n person in the whole world wil b jumping all day plzzzzzz priyanka chopra : hi towhid snowflake0555 : Were you and Shahid Kapoor ever dating? priyanka chopra : i dont talk abt my personal life Vinay Kumar : priyanka u luk cutest with shahid kapoor, best couple of bollywood priyanka chopra : thank you vinay ANKITA KHURANA : kabhi to aapke bal chote ho jaate hai aur kabhi bade aisa kaise priyanka chopra : kaat deti hoon phir badha deti hoon Nur_KK : A special request here PC, can u give Marianne and I flying kisses priyanka chopra : only for my special rockstars marianne and nur Srishti : What is your favourite feature about yourself? I love my hair. priyanka chopra : my special feature is my smile i think priyanka chopra : my special feature is my smile i think viczen : hi i am frm pink city with yellow flower 4 u priyanka chopra : thats funny viczen GillPrincess : Do you believe in natural beauty? priyanka chopra : yes very much SNEHA : WILL U DO SOUTH INDIA FILMS? priyanka chopra : id love to sneha Qaisar_Imtiaz : HOW WAS LEARNING & DOING TANGO XPERIANCE/ priyanka chopra : very difficult but its an amazing dance form DelennDax7 : What is your favorite storyline to do & have you done it yet? priyanka chopra : not yet delenn aveenjealal : This chat is great!! priyanka chopra : i am so glad aveenjealal priyanka chopra :I m launching my website next month swapneel shainee : Hey Priyanka my dad was also in Army priyanka chopra : we r the best shainee SMit @ priyanka : please wear your shades once....i wanna see if this is live priyanka chopra : this is for you Moizee : Hi priyanka, what do you think about world end in 2012 priyanka chopra : i dunt believe its true moizee vnaina : wishing you a very very happy birthday in advance.love you a lot. priyanka chopra : thank you naina ABHISHEK : WHEN R U AGAIN WORK WITH AKSHAY KUMAR priyanka chopra : hopefully soon abhishek Swapneel : helloooooooo piggy when r u launching ur website??????? priyanka chopra :I m launching my website next month swapneel subhadeep : Hi priyanka...nice 2 cu online priyanka chopra : thank you subhadeep Parul : Hello Priyanka.. great to see stars interacting with fans. I am a big fan of yours. You are beautifu priyanka chopra : thank you parul anirban : hey where is your Ipad priyanka chopra : its at home anirban Nur_KK : How would you explain your state of mind right now? priyanka chopra : i am very excited nur ieo_1inamillion : do u believe in the brands u endorse priyanka chopra : always ieo...i am very particular abt that Dkhan : What kind of actress are you? Instinctive or a thoughtful one? priyanka chopra : spontaneous ANKITA KHURANA : u know what i missed my school only to chat with u..i luv ur movies priyanka chopra : u r the best ankita....thank you Nur_KK : Some actors complain that they have to pay a high price for fame. Do u agree? priyanka chopra : nur...not at all priyanka chopra : its a lot of hard work Theophil : What was the best compliment you have recieved? priyanka chopra : theophil...my national award financehr : When u will go to ur hometown bareily? priyanka chopra : i go every year financehr y2367 : How many different languages can u speak? priyanka chopra : y2367 I can only hindi and english...i pretend to speak Punjabi priyanka chopra : y2367 I can only hindi and english...i pretend to speak Punjabi Sukhi : heyy priyanka wat brand t-shirt u like wearing priyanka chopra : sukhi...alll kinds viczen : when working again with salman khan u both lukin best jodi priyanka chopra : viczen...thank you aisha : priyanks how u keep yr body fit? priyanka chopra : aisha...working out Sekhar : mam irecently the best was pyaar impossible which i like priyanka chopra : thank you very much sekhar ashish : hey dear,,!!! i jst want that every gal has to inspire frm u. and do wt they want priyanka chopra : i hope so ashish Parthiv12 : Hey priyanka.. wat abt ur new show KHATRON KI KHILADI?? priyanka chopra : parthiv...KKK will be launched in sept priyanka chopra : parthiv...KKK will be launched in sept sumitsam : hey priyanka first of all u r looking gorgeous n may i knw which is your favourite moment of life..? priyanka chopra : sumit...when my brother was born siddharth : hey priyanka DO U HAV ANY SISTER WORKING in SOUTH FILMS?? priyanka chopra : no siddharth GillPrincess : Do you listen to hindi music or english music more? priyanka chopra : both gill @shahkamesh : PC you told me that you like science, which one was your favorite subject? priyanka chopra : chemistry JASMINE : HEY PRIYANKA HOW WAS IT BEING MARRIED TO 7 MEN. MOST WOMEN HAVE TROUBLE FINDING 1! priyanka chopra : ha ha ha...me too jasmine...i have the same problem SINGHTHING : Priyanka, by any chance, are you the moderator for this chat as well? priyanka chopra : no i am not singhthing kavit : much excited to see u paired wid ranbir....how was yor experiance?? priyanka chopra : it was too much fun kavit Vinay Kumar : PRIYANKA ITS VINU HERE FROM CHANDIGARH, HAPPY BDAY IN ADVANCE priyanka chopra : thank you vinu zenzaibi : what would be your most awaited moment, in terms of career priyanka chopra : yet to come zen BeautifulRain : A big wave with that stunning smile please? panoti : how old do you turn this year? priyanka chopra : didnt your mom tell you not to ask a girl her age priyanka chopra : didnt your mom tell you not to ask a girl her age shambhaviluvPC : PC pls reply me on twitter @shambhavisingh priyanka chopra : ill try shambhav angelfrench : you will come one day in France? priyanka chopra : of course angel Sekhar : mam we r three bothers all are teen still we r a great fans of yours priyanka chopra : thank you sekar JIGGAVEER : hey pc can you big me a big kiss thru the camera priyanka chopra : there you go jiggaveer Deval Thakkar : what do think about the TWITTER SAGA priyanka chopra : i love it deval Italia : Who is your favourite hero in the history of Hindi Cinema? priyanka chopra : Shah Rukh Khan chintan : priyanka your chiild hood picture is very cute priyanka chopra : thank you chintan Anushree Agar... : Hey which is that one film from past you would like to be a part of? priyanka chopra : DDLJ SamY.. : Hey Priyanka, have u ever been to Maldives??? priyanka chopra : yes samy y2367 : Hey priyanka, would u like to work with Govinda in a comic role? I think u would be great with him. priyanka chopra : i would love to work with govinda priyanka chopra : i would love to work with govinda ragzrichez : make a peace sign if ur really there priyanka chopra : there you go ria kataria : I HV A TUITION PLZZZ REPLY ME priyanka chopra : hi ria Pehzad Viraf ... : Hi I really want to know how you get time away from work to chat with us? priyanka chopra : just pehzad...i enjoy it skumar99 : what inspires you to act priyanka chopra : skumar....i love my job Meghana Kelkar : Hey Priyanka!! Your biggest fan from Honalulu!! priyanka chopra : thank you meghana kanha : what is your favourite food? priyanka chopra : Rajma Chawal Gaurav : hey priyanka do u wear designer clothes everyday? priyanka chopra : not really gaurav priyanka chopra : ok guys...it was an awesome afternoon...i had so much fan talking to you guys...will chat with you on twitter now...signing off...thanks for all your wishes and sorry i couldnt reply to all the qtns...BIG Hug...XOXO...Priyanka priyanka chopra : bye guys.....will miss yall c u on twitter..@priyankachopra
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:42 am

"Realistic films are easy, glam films are tough" - Bipasha Basu

'Oh this film has been the toughest in my career so far as it belonged to the real world' 'Because I had to go totally de-glam in the film, I had to work extra hard to gain audience attention' 'Working in this set up was the biggest challenge ever as it made me come out of a comfort zone and do something that was far closer to real life' And so say most of the leading ladies when they act in a realistic film, deal with an issue based subject and go totally de-glam for a role. However, Bipasha Basu has a different take on the state of affairs and this is what makes her stand apart from the crowd. Making no big deal about doing films where she is required to wear minimal make up, she instead goes on to state that working in such films is far easier than the 'fantasy world' of hardcore commercial blockbusters. "Because of the kind of person that I am, I am constantly on the edge while working in commercial entertainers. When you do something which is frothy and frivolous, you are really conscious because there are some intellectuals who are out there to judge you. It becomes a far tougher setup than a realistic one", says Bipasha who has made her career out of being an ultra glam woman who definitely knows her style statement. "But I had to learn on the job", says Bipasha who is currently in the 10th year of her professional career, "I wasn't brought up in a surrounding where I was in the midst of film talks and filmy people 24X7. Acting also just happened by chance. Even when I decided to take on acting as a full profession, I didn't go to any acting school. I learnt everything on the sets. It took me a lot of time to break my inhibitions. When I look back, I am actually glad about all that I had to go through." She is not convinced with the theory that actors worldwide are taken far more seriously once they do realistic films. "That's wrong actually", she says immediately, "This has happened to me first hand though. When Corporate happened, quite a few people said that I have proved myself as an actor. Then when my Bengali film Shob Charitro Kalponik arrived, there were all the more praises that came my way. But still, I stand by my statement that these films were easier to do. Reason being that these are much more believable and humane. They didn't put much stress on me." It's a different world though for Bipasha when she acts in an out and out commercial entertainer. "When I have to go glam, do dance numbers and create this fantasy like world, it becomes really tough for me", she admits, "Having said that, I feel that whatever I do means a lot to me as an actor. Some of these commercial flicks may not be serious cinema but then there is a lot of credibility required since you are entertaining audience at the end of the day. This is the reason why every film is like a challenge to me." Now that she is on her way to complete a decade in Bollywood, is she looking at taking a deep breath and figuring out how exactly does she wish to plan the decade to come? Says Bipasha after a hearty laugh, "Can I shatter your illusion and say that 'No, I haven't really thought on these lines'? Really, I am not so deep with such far fetched thoughts and plans. I am a very grounded person and have enjoyed my life the way it has been. Nothing has been planned in my professional career so far and I have gone by guts. Am I enjoying it all? Oh, of course yes. Now that I am enjoying it all, I am not into any planning mode. Till all of this stays interesting enough for me, I am on. What I am clear about though is that once the going gets bad, I am not going to be a part of this world."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:58 am

Kashinath wants his son to fight for Kannada films

Recently, the recording of songs for the movie 12 AM was held at Chamundeshwari Studios on last Saturday. The movie has two songs and poplar musician V Manohar has composed music for them along with the background score. Introducing the cast
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

Without six-pack abs I survived in industry for 4 years: Yogesh

After series of failures in the trot, actor Yogish a.k.a Loose Maada has taken a long break from shooting and enjoying the leisurely. He has done retrospection and found out that lack of the promotion was the reason behind the failure
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am

Kangna's real life role model in OUATIM revealed

There is no denying the fact that Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai has fast turned out to be one of the most awaited films of the season. Credit it to the Ajay Devgn factor as he seems to be walking in straight from the days of Company, the charm of Emraan Hashmi who seems to be on a role reversal of sorts after Gangster, the music by Pritam which has everything going right for it, the Bobby nostalgia that has been created by Prachi or the mystery called Kangna Ranaut which seems to follow her film after film. Kangna Ranaut - a mystery, something that led to names like Madhubala and Meena Kumari being thrown around as the reference points for the role of an actress that she plays in this Milan Luthria directed film. Still, there was no concrete information coming in from any quarters. Now that the film is just a few days away from release, a couple of shocking truths have been revealed. First and foremost, it has been declared that Kangna's character is indeed based on an actual heroine from the 70s. Secondly, the actress in picture is neither Madhubala nor Meena Kumari but a small time actress whose name was Sona. A girl who had actually acted in a couple of Bollywood films in the 70s, Sona was also the love of Haji Mastan on whom Ajay Devgn's role in the film is based. Since Kangna plays the female lead opposite him, it was obvious that the reference point was Sona. "Well, I have been told that Haji Mastan was in love with this girl called Sona", Kangna says in a hush-hush tone, "She was a Madhubala look-alike and a struggler during the 70s. When the two came together, they became romantically involved. He even went on to make a movie for her." A quick Google search assures that Kangna's claims were indeed true. Sona did actually work in a couple of films though the one which was notable was Raj Khosla's Kuchche Dhaage where she had Vinod Khanna, Moushumi Chatterjee and Kabir Bedi for company. Incidentally, another striking factor about this casting and the film was that Moushumi's screen name here was, as you guessed it right, Sona. Cut to 2010 and there are obvious similarities in Kangna's characterisation. As Rehana - an actress, she plays the love interest of Sultan (played by Ajay Devgn) who is a don in the Mumbai of 70s. "Rehana is basically a cross between Madhubala and Sona. She is really desired and is madly loved by Sultan", confirms Kangna. Unlike Sona though, Kangna gets the perks of playing a superstar instead of a struggler in the film. "Ajay's character feels connected to her because he knows her only through the big screen. Once the two fall in love, Rehana becomes really vulnerable. You can say that while Ajay is the positive force of the film, Emraan is the negative force and I am the romantic force." Of course Kangna, we would like to believe that!
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

"Ex-militant carried an AK 47" - Rahul Dholakia

Rahul Dholakia is a National Award winning director but he is not wearing this as an ace up his sleeves. His Parzania was an issue-based film and so is Lamhaa. However, the filmmaker has no qualms in admitting that he wanted
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

No birthday celebrations for Katrina! - GlamSham

No birthday celebrations for Katrina! GlamSham The gorgeous Katrina Kaif turns a year older today. Though she is shooting far away in Spain her fans cannot stop being excited about this day. On her birthday, Katrina has no special plans lined up except celebrating with her crew members who include ... Katrina changes birthday plans for Zoya's filmNDTV.com Katrina's 26th Birthday On 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'koimoi Salman is not Katrina's love anymoreIndiainfo.com Times of India -Apun Ka Choice -Sawf News all 47 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am

Sunil bags another film to his kitty

Just a week after bagging a lead role in Ram Gopal Varma's production, Telugu actor Sunil has fetched another film, which is produced by Ganesh Indukuri under the banner of Sanvi Productions. Now, the Tollywood star is eagerly waiting for the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am

‘India is a great idea’

Nick Warren, Godfather of progressive house, wants to put Indian beats on his next compilation
Source: | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am

Pooja Shetty Deora has novel plans

Pooja Shetty Deora and Aarti Shetty’s Walkwater Media may have a lot of co-productions in the pipeline, but Deora says that they’re focusing on making their own films now.
Source: | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am

Gibson's ex-wife says she and kids never faced ill treatment

Washington (ANI): Mel Gibson's estranged wife has reportedly filed a declaration in the court saying she and her children never faced any ill-treatment by the ‘Braveheart’ star. A source told the Associated Press that Robyn Gibson has filed the statement in
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Road, Movie screenplay makes it big

The very name of the film Road, Movie raised many an eyebrow, thanks to the unique title that it enjoys. As you all know by now, that the film starred the suave dude Abhay Deol opposite the very talented Tannishtha Chatterjee
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Post FIFA, cinemas offer choicest films

July 16 will see three Bollywood movies, Vikramaditya Motwane’s Udaan, Abhishek Sharma’s Tere Bin Laden and Rahul Dholakia’s Lamhaa, in an all-out battle for audience attention.
Source: | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Gig Alerts

Dj Ivan will rock the floor of Shiro. Shiro is a disco night playing retro dance and music.
Source: | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

A week before b'day Priyanka winds up Vishal's SKM! - GlamSham

SantaBanta.com

A week before b'day Priyanka winds up Vishal's SKM! GlamSham This birthday (July 18) is going to be very special for top actress Priyanka Chopra. Not only has she got the coveted National Award for FASHION but she has also wrapped up Vishal Bhardwaj's SAAT KHOON MAAF in a record time. ... Priyanka on her next film saat Khoon MaafNDTV.com Priyanka's 12-bikini vacationTimes of India Priyanka cannot control herselfIndiainfo.com Indiainfo.com -Hindustan Times -Bollywood Spice all 12 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:26 am

Lamhaa review: The statistics move you more than the film - Sify

Indian Express

Lamhaa review: The statistics move you more than the film Sify You're wondering how seriously you should take this film, when bang in the middle of talks of murder plots and violence, Sanjay Dutt says to Bipasha Basu: Ek aur baat, aap behad khoobsoorat hain. They are no longer the characters they set out to play, ... Lamhaa: One of the Best Kashmir films so farRediff Komal Nahta's Review: Lamhaakoimoi Review: Sanjay-Bipasha starrer 'Lamhaa' lacks substanceSpicezee Daily News & Analysis -Hindustan Times -FV Current Waves all 168 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Lamhaa movie review

With raw bluntness in its approach, Rahul Dholakia who had earlier directed Parzania, inimitably recaptures the old tell tale of the war strife Indian state on which many power hands have their eyes and armies on.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:12 am

Milan chooses Emraan for his next thriller

Milan Luthria the director of Once Upon A Time In Mumbai is simply on a roll. Deep into promotional activities for his film, he already has the platform set for his next. A project that is ready and slated to go
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:06 am

Race 2 casting on hold, won't feature real life star couples

No Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu for Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham in Race2 because it is felt that real-life pairs don't work. This is what has been decided by the producer and co-directors of Race 2. "Kareena is to be paired with John because they've never been teamed together before. This depends on the two resolving their personal differences. But Bipasha is a no-no with John and with Saif because that pairing was done in Race. The idea is to bring in fresh pairs. So while Kareena would be with John, Asin might be teamed with Saif in Race 2," says a source very close to the project. There is no information on who would be paired with Anil Kapoor. Race 2 has got its leading men - Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham in place. But the three top leading ladies are being kept under wraps. Abbas-Mustan are not talking about the casting of the girls because his producer Ramesh Taurani is now in Colombo for his daughter's wedding. No one from the film industry is expected to attend the wedding on 18 July. Taurani, it seems, has flown in only close friends and family. In the meanwhile the final call on the female casting of Race 2 is frozen. Says director Abbas, "We'll take a final decision once Rameshji returns from Colombo. We've got two back-to-back action films Italian Job and Race 2 to shoot for two different production houses (Studio 18 and Tips, respectively). It's a big responsibility because both are big-budgeted multi-starrers to be shot in eye-catching locations and with huge action scenes. Luckily for us, Italian Job is heist film and Race 2 is a caper. So there's no overlapping."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:03 am

Numerologist predicts Tere Bin Laden to rock at BO

There are some ‘small’ but different films with interesting titles, concepts, bunch of actors etc. which instantly catches your attention from the day their promotion starts and you know it – “I wanna watch this one, for sure!” at your nearest
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:02 am

Surya watches Singam with his fans in Bengaluru

Kollywood star Surya was recently the center of attraction for all when he landed in Bengaluru to be present at the magnificent launch of the film Jogayya. The film is his friend Shivaraj Kumar’s 100th flick.He was seen at the Urvashi
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:59 am

Vijay's Velayudham launched in style

Vijay’s 52nd film Velayudham was launched this morning at the Centenary Hall in Madras University with thousands of Vijay fans gathering for the occasion. It turned out to be a lavish affair with the fans being gifted with T-shirts worth Rs
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:57 am

Meet the hot 'n' happening Ali Zafar - NDTV.com

Telegraph.co.uk

Meet the hot 'n' happening Ali Zafar NDTV.com The Tere Bin Laden newbee can sing, dance and make you laugh. He's hot, married and won't leave Dubai for Mumbai. Ali Zafar has churned out pop albums, and today he's making his Bollywood debut in Pooja Shetty Deora's Tere Bin Laden. ... Numerologist predicts Tere Bin Laden to rock at BOOneindia Post FIFA, cinemas offer choicest filmsHindustan Times Pak film distributors want 'message of peace' 'Tere Bin Laden' ban liftedSify Times of India -Spicezee -StarBoxOffice.com all 232 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:36 am

Mel Gibson still has visitation rights with daughter - Daily News & Analysis

Washington Post

Mel Gibson still has visitation rights with daughter Daily News & Analysis Washington, DC: Actor Mel Gibson still possesses visitation rights and can thus continue meeting his daughter. According to a source, judge in the Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva's custody battle is keeping the status quo, which means that Gibson ... Gibson's ex-wife says she and kids never faced ill treatmentOneindia Mel Gibson calls ex-girlfriend 'B*tch, c*nt, wh*re, gold digger'Sify Gibson in child custody hearingBBC News NDTV.com -Los Angeles Times -Toronto Sun all 3,282 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:10 am

Salman prefers Deepika over Katrina - NDTV.com

NDTV.com

Salman prefers Deepika over Katrina NDTV.com Buzz is that Atul Agnihotri's remake of the south flick Bodyguard with brother-in-law Salman Khan will star Deepika Padukone. Katrina Kaif was Atul's first choice but Sallu feels the Om Shanti Om girl is more apt for the role. A source says, "Salman is ... Katrina not to marry Salman?Hindustan Times Salman Khan chooses Deepika over KatrinaBollywood Mantra Salman Khan Prefers Deepika Padukone Over Katrina Kaifindia-server.com Indiainfo.com all 8 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:54 am

Wishing Katrina Kaif a very happy Birthday

They say that there is no question in this world that is without an answer. But, we tell you that there indeed is a certain question that even Gods fail to answer! And the question is that 'Where on Earth did the Lord Almighty get the patience and the right amount of perfection when He made Katrina Kaif, the phenomenon who celebrates her birthday today!' For starters, Katrina is the very same lady, who was born to a Kashmiri Muslim father and a British Christian mother. Katrina, before her graduation from the prestigious Harvard University, got a life changing opportunity to say Cheese to the glam world. Lucky we! And the rest they say is history. The year gone by has seen Katrina rising high and higher. Right from the films that she does till her brand endorsements, she is superhit by all means. You too can be a superhit fan, by simply posting your wishes for Katrina below:
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:04 am

Anil Kapoor is Hollywood bound - Hindustan Times

Online Latest News (blog)

Anil Kapoor is Hollywood bound Hindustan Times After more than three decades in Bollywood, Anil Kapoor is now heading West. The TV show 24 that opened in the US in February, has fetched him more “worthwhile” roles. “There are no mavericks in Hollywood,” he asserts. “They are all filmmakers and ... Fashion forward for Bollywood with AishaNDTV.com New chick in flickDeccan Herald The credit goes to my wife: Anil KapoorDeccan Chronicle Times of India -Indiainfo.com -indiablooms all 42 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:48 am

Shahid Kapoor tired of being single - Hindustan Times

Sydney Morning Herald

Shahid Kapoor tired of being single Hindustan Times Shahid Kapoor wants to fall in love again. “I'm tired of my single status. May be I will run into my dream girl in Edinburgh,” says the actor who is currently in this picturesque part of UK, shooting for his father, Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut ... Shahid Kapoor In Search Of His Dream Girlindia-server.com Milenge Milenge becomes a curse for Boney KapoorOneindia MILENGE MILENGE collects 7.5 cr in opening weekendGlamSham Screen Weekly -Apun Ka Choice -Rediff all 50 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am

Hindus laud Sheryl Crow for promoting school kids yoga

Titled 'Yoga Revolution', its other contributing artists include Sarah McLachlan, Sting, Ziggy Marley, Peter Gabriel, Seal, Michael Franti, Krishna Das, Anjelique Kidjo, Guru Singh, Donna De Lory, and Anoushka Shankar.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:57 pm

Milenge Milenge: Movie review

'Milenge Milenge' is badly written and looks amateur. The way Priya's character is established in the opening credits is quite passé. Subsequent series of events completely bore you. The film has stereotyped characters and monotonous dialogues.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:41 pm

Tere Bin Laden movie review, film banned in Pakistan

The story revolves around a Pakistani news reporter, who strives to make it big and realize his great American dream. In order to do so, he bumps into an Osama look alike and then the story is presented in a satirical manner about the after events.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 10:48 pm

Vonetta McGee, blaxploitation actress dies at 65

Vonetta McGee, an actress whose big-screen roles during the blaxploitation era of the 1970s included leading roles in 'Blacula', 'Hammer' and 'Shaft in Africa,' has died.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 3:59 pm

Ryan Reynolds gets injured on Green Lantern sets: Check out images, videos, pictures

The thirty three year old Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has reportedly dislocated his shoulder.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 3:39 pm

Green Lantern movie actor Ryan Reynolds injured movie set: All details

Actor Ryan Reynolds has been injured on the 'Green Lantern' movie set. Ryan Reynolds, who is playing the Green Lantern himself, separated his shoulder while shooting action scenes.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 2:21 pm

Lindsay Lohan stays at Pickford Lofts, Robert Shaprio is new defense attorney

Lindsay Lohan who has been ordered to report to jail by next Tuesday, has found it most appropriate to adjust herself into Pickford Lofts, a sober-living house in Los Angeles
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 12:48 pm

John Corbett's new movie Ramona & Beezus in theatres from July 23rd

Corbett is encouraging real-life fathers to check out this film-which also stars Selena Gomez and Bridget Moynahan. He says, 'I hope that when dads see this movie with their kids they just want to be a little closer and want to do things with their k
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 12:33 pm

Kendra Wilkinson autobiography 'Sliding Into Home' a best seller

Reality TV Girl next door Kendra Wilkinson is in is in different world these days. Her autobiography 'Sliding Into Home' made the bestseller list.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:12 am

Katrina's birthday plans get cancelled, she'll now be shooting for Zoya's film

There was nothing that Katrina would have liked better on her birthday on Friday, than to be with her family in London. In fact, she had planned and plotted for months and weeks to make her birthday wish come true. But then, 'Star proposes…Producer disposes'. Just when Katrina took a break from her shooting in Spain from Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara to spend the days leading to her birthday in London her plans were thwarted. Now Katrina has to return to shoot in Pampolona for Zoya's film a day before her birthday. Trying hard to conceal her disappointment about being deprived of her annual family get-together, Katrina says, "Yes, I had planned well in advance to spend my birthday with my family in London. But some scenes for Zoya's film have been rescheduled, and I've to go back on Thursday, a day ahead of my birthday, to Spain. Never mind. I'll be working on my birthday and that's the best way to bring in my birthday." Looking at the brighter side, Katrina says, "My two youngest sisters, Isabella and Sonia, are coming back to Spain with me, so I have a part of my family with me. And I couldn't hope to be with a better unit on my birthday. Zoya Akhtar is one of the coolest directors I've worked with." Looking at the year that was Katrina says, "I got to work with two women directors Zoya and Farah Khan this year. And they were both such fun to work with. I also had a big hit Raajneeti. I couldn't have asked for more. In the coming year, I hope to find love. Every girl needs someone to share her life with." Katrina returns to India next month to face one of her biggest challenges as an actress. On August 11, she has to perform an item song with Akshay Kumar for Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan. Sighs Katrina, "It is like no other item song. It will have elements from both Indian and western dance forms. It will blend various styles and give me a chance to perform what could possibly be my most challenging on-screen dances. I can't wait to return and start rehearsing for the number."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Jul 2010 | 8:54 am

"Bollywood writing is entertainment style, not cinema style" - Dibakar Banerjee: Part 2

So here's how Dibakar Banerjee describes Ram Gopal Varma - 'A game changer'. Next up, Mani Ratnam - 'Epic', Abhay Deol - 'Revolution' and Anurag Kashyap - 'Indispensable'. So the question - How does one describe Dibakar Banerjee? The answer - 'A mix of all the above'. Need I say more? UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel brings you Part 2 of Dibakar's quest for cinema. Film Festivals Whenever I go to the film festivals around the world, I look out for the documentary type of films and small films which are alternate cinema. There were two films which caught my attention at the Munich Film Festival. One was an Italian film called Videocracy. It's about the power of television in trusting a political agenda down on the people of the nation as the political propaganda. The second one was a docu-drama called Defiant Brasilia. It's about a girl from a lower middleclass neighbourhood in Brasilia who wants to be a participant in Big Brother. It follows the journey of this girl. I was looking for films like these. Both these films prepared me for the political thriller I'm making next. Bollywood writing is entertainment style, not cinema style Writers in Bollywood Writing in Bollywood is changing. I can say this because I am speaking from my personal experience. Let's say, Urmi, my co-writer on Oye Lucky... became the creative producer on LSD and she will be writing my next political drama. She will also be a producer on my future film which she and I are developing. When you see writers like Jaideep Sahni or Anjum Rajabali, who are on the top of their game since years. They have enough professional goodwill to dictate their terms on what they are doing. They are changing their style of writing too. Bollywood writing is entertainment style...not cinema style. Political thriller My next film is a political thriller. A true life incident that happened in Greece in 1963. A book was written about the same in the year 1966 and we have negotiated the rights for that book and are adapting that into an Indian story. It's about a political assassination but it also portrays an underlining message that how politics means different things to different people. Approachability Whoever calls me, I ask them to simply send me a registered screenplay. You will be surprised, only five to ten percent follow it up. Most of them are about the guys who want to narrate me a story or an idea or a concept. That doesn't work for me. I would rather work on my own concept and own story. It takes time to build a concept into a story and that into a screenplay. It takes a year and a half to do that. I am most welcome to new writers writing for me as long as I get what I want. Within six or seven months of reading the script, I definitely send a feedback. For the content to find the right form, the story has to be with me for a year at least. There are some films which shoot the script and there are some which filter the script. The latter is the kind of film I would like to make. Imran Khan Imran isn't a young protégé. He is a young talent of our industry. I wanted to work with him on a political thriller, but at that time, he was looking for a romantic comedy to work on. Therefore, it didn't work out. It doesn't also mean that because I've worked with Imran Khan on two Coke commercials, that I'll jump on to him to do a feature film together. The actor too has to look at his own career graph more than just say 'yes' to all films coming to him. It doesn't also mean that because I've worked with Imran Khan on two coke commercials, that I'll jump on to him to do a feature film together Abhay Deol I really want to work with Abhay Deol on this one (political thriller) and am trying to work the dates out. There is a surprise casting that I'm hoping to pull it off opposite Abhay Deol. And that I will reveal when I find that person and lock him or her in. Click here to read the first part of this feature
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Jul 2010 | 8:11 am

Road, Movie screenplay goes to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The very name of the film Road, Movie raised many an eyebrow, thanks to the unique title that it enjoys. As you all know by now, that the film starred the suave dude Abhay Deol opposite the very talented Tannishtha Chatterjee alongwith the multitalented Satish Kaushik. Sources close to Bollywood Hungama have said that the screenplay for Road, Movie has been selected by the permanent collection of The Margaret Herrick Library at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Satish Kaushik confirmed the news and said, "It's a great feeling that I experienced when Dev Benegal told me the script of the film has been selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. I am aware of the fact that this is a place that's home to many big films. And with the inclusion of Road, Movie, our film has got an immense boost. Also, it's a great opportunity that the film has been appreciated all over the world. Lastly, I would like to say that Dev has got a great thing going for him with this achievement."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jul 2010 | 7:32 am

Angelina is perfect spy: 'Salt' director

Australian director Phillip Noyce of "The Bone Collector" fame loves telling spy stories.
Source: Entertainment News | 15 Jul 2010 | 5:47 am

'Lamhaa' banned in UAE - director

MUMBAI (Reuters) - A new Bollywood film that puts the spotlight on the Kashmir issue has been banned in the UAE, the director of the film said.
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 15 Jul 2010 | 5:18 am

Milan Luthria's next will be thriller starring Emraan Hashmi

Milan Luthria the director of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is simply on a roll. Deep into promotional activities for his film, he already has the platform set for his next. A project that is ready and slated to go on floors in September will feature Emraan Hashmi in the lead. Says Milan, "A lot of expectations are attached to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai that carries on to my next. Emraan and my combination works and therefore he is a natural choice. This film will be a crime thriller set in contemporary Mumbai." When asked about the story line of the film Milan says "It's a kind of a trilogy that started with Taxi No 2011. That too was a story set in Mumbai and so is Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. The three films are not connected but are separate stories, though they have the same feel of Mumbai city. This third story is quite interesting and has a novel and unexpected ending." While this one is all ready to go on floors, there is another film with Ekta Kapoor that Milan is in the talks for. Says the director, "Yes Ekta discussed an idea with me for a story. It's called The Dirty Picture. Ekta and I are very comfortable with each other. So it was natural for us to work together." But that isn't all; Milan has the ball rolling for yet another project as he talks about a prospective film with Ajay Devgn. "Good offers are coming my way. Ajay and I have always worked together. I shared the story with him and he liked it very much. It's too early to talk about it but I can tell you that it will be a multistarrer."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 15 Jul 2010 | 4:20 am

"I'd like to act in a film next" - Punit Malhotra

Punit Malhotra who's just helmed a hit for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions is hoping someone would notice him and cast him as a leading man next. "I won't cast myself in my next directorial project. I can't direct and act together. But I'd like to act in a film next. An actor is what I came here to be," says Punit. Would he be willing to be cast in a film written by Shobha De? Punit passes. "I'd get spanked on the sets every day." But before that, Punit is off on a holiday. Is the I Hate LUV Storys (IHLS) director joining his leading Sonam Kapoor in Edinburgh where she is shooting for Mausam? The buzz about the director seeing his leading lady just got stronger with people close to the two whispering that after the film's success, the film's director is off to spend quality time with her in Edinburgh. Though Punit, euphoric with the success of IHLS, admits he's off on a holiday, he completely denies he is love-bound. "I am not going to Scotland. I am going to the US for my holiday. I've lots of friends there, I want to catch up with before I begin to plan my next film. If you want, I can send you pictures of me posing at the Statue of Liberty," he offers. Apparently, the success party has also been put off until Punit returns from his holiday. The fact that Sonam too will be back home in a month is just a coincidence. Once Punit returns, he will start work on his next film. "It won't be a rom-com," he promises. But yes it will star his pals Imran Khan and Sonam again. And if you thought the young filmmaker would be embarrassed and apologetic about his run-in with columnist -writer Shobha De who threatened to spank him after watching IHLS, you are quite wrong. In fact Punit says he removed his shrivelling retort to Shobha's comment only because his mother asked him to. "My mother gave me hell about my remark on Shobha De. She wanted to know how I could talk someone my mother's age that way. Of course I wouldn't say such a thing to anyone! I've been brought up to respect my seniors. But if you going to talk about spanking a 28-year old, you better be prepared to face the music." Punit says he has no problems with the bad reviews for his film. "It's a free country. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. And I respect everyone's opinion. But you can't spank me if you didn't like my film. We aren't living in the Taliban. No, I am not at all apologetic about what I said."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 15 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am