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Eva Grover in 'Jhansi Ki Rani'Actress Eva Grover has bagged a prominent role in Zee TV's popular historical show "Jhansi Ki Rani".Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:53 am Sajid Khan, Kirron Kher's face offFilmmaker Sajid Khan walked out of the set for auditions of "India's Got Talent Khoj 2" following a heated argument with Kirron Kher.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:47 am Anjan Srivastava to enter 'Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabad Wale'Actor Anjan Srivastava is set to enter SAB TV's comedy show "Mrs.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:38 am Big B's unexpected reference in 'Once Upon...'Mafia don Haji Mastan's biopic "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", directed by Milan Luthria, makes a reference to superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a very unexpected way.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:22 am Big B's reference in 'Once Upon...'
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:16 am Zac Efron enjoys racy night out at strip club
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:43 am Miranda Kerr is pregnant
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:40 am Clooney's girlfriend in cocaine scandal
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:28 am Aamir invites Shah Rukh for the premiere of Peepli Live
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:23 am Justin Timberlake to star in 'I'm.mortal'?
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:23 am Wishing Sanjay Dutt a very happy Birthday
Birthdays are very special days, they mark the day we came into existence, and so celebrating them isn't a question... it's a must. Today is special for this Bollywood star better know for his films like Rocky, Vidhata, Jeeva, and more recent films like Lamhaa, Luck and Blue. He is none other than Sanjay Dutt.
Sanju baba ( as he is fondly called), who has been in the news for quite some time now, turns 51 today, and Bollywood Hungama takes this opportunity to wish him a very Happy Birthday and many more to come. You too can send in your birthday wish by just posting them in below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:22 am Jolie's racy new photos surface
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:16 am Jennifer Love-Hewitt has a new man
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:01 am Vivek Oberoi in Big Boss?
Rumours seem to be following Vivek Oberoi month after month. Even as the actor is neck deep into working with Ram Gopal Varma and ensuring that his next release Rakta Charitra gets just the right release and promotion, there have been new found rumours around him making a big splash on TV. Believe it or not but after the name Shah Rukh Khan was spoken about in hush hush tone, the newest entrant is Vivek Oberoi who has apparently been approached to host the new season of Big Boss.
"Of late there has been some buzz surrounding how Vivek too has come close to biting the television bug. Earlier there were talks about being approached to participate in the new season of 'Swayamvar' after Rakhi Sawant and Rahul Mahajan. Now there is a buzz in the air that he could well be hosting the new season of 'Big Boss' too as well", says an insider from the television industry who wished to be unnamed.
However, the truth is that as of now Vivek has no plan of doing Big Boss or any other television show.
While Vivek was unavailable for comment, a source close to him said, "What? Vivek is hosting 'Big Boss'? Now that's some news because Vivek is definitely not doing the show. Yes, there have been some murmurs around him hosting the show but none of that is true."
There can't be any smoke without fire though. It is hard to imagine that the news would have originated out of nowhere.
"Well, one can't be too sure", says the source in a careful tone, "However, it can be stated with confidence that Vivek is not even remotely contemplating getting into television. He has things to look forward to in the world of movies. There is Rakta Charitra getting ready for release. Also, there is a film happening with Mani Ratnam. He would like to totally concentrate on that rather than getting his attention diverted to other mediums."
Well, for all the late night television addicts out there who could have hoped for Vivek to be entering their living rooms on a daily basis and bring to fore the inside gossips of the 'Big Boss' inmates, there is going to be some wait for sure.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:52 am Priyanka sports grungy look for 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'After showcasing her svelte figure in films like "Fashion" and "Dostana", Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is set to sport a grungy look to host Colors' adventure reality show "Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi 3".Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:44 am Kangana wants to play Anarkali
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:38 am Big B's unexpected 'guest appearance' with Ajay Devgn
The buzz about Milan Luthria's Haji Mastan bio-pic Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is that Amitabh Bachchan makes a guest appearance in a very unexpected way.
When asked about the Bachchan presence in the film, director Milan Luthria says, "I don't know where you heard this. But it's true. In the course of the film Ajay's character's girlfriend played by Kangna Ranaut mentions to him that there should be a film made on his life. To this Ajay replies, 'Now you want me to turn into an actor?' Kangna then tells Ajay about this young intense actor named 'Ami' who is just right to play Haji Mastan."
The Big B had played Haji Mastan in Yash Chopra's Deewaar which was released in 1975. Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is set in the 1970s. Interestingly Devgn, who plays Mastan in Milan Luthria's film was often compared to the Big B when he started his career, even by Jaya Bachchan.
Luthria says the Big B is not mentioned by name.
Says the director, "I'd never make any reference to Mr. Bachchan that can be considered even remotely disrespectful. But yes, Kangna refers to him as 'the young intense actor'.
Besides the fact that they both play characters inspired by the same real-life character, the interesting part of the Bachchan reference in Devgn's context is that the younger actor has perpetually been compared with the Big B's for the dark and brooding intensity.
In fact, Jaya Bachchan had long ago singled out Devgn as the successor to her husband.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am Paris Hilton idolises Kylie Minogue
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:26 am A prince lives his Bollywood dreamsHeir to the erstwhile princely state of Bhareh in Uttar Pradesh, Anant Narayan is all set to make his Bollywood debut and says his royal background "never stopped" him from living his dreams, be it as a journalist or as an actor.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 5:38 am Barcelona Palau to train city kidsA concert tomorrow will feature children from Zubin Mehta-run foundation taught by Spanish choir directors.Source: | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:53 am Ben Affleck & Tom Cruise in Salt 2?Salt director Philip Noyce wants to make a sequel of the film and what's more, buzz is that he wants to cast Ben Affleck and Tom Cruise in the film. Read on for more.Source: | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:53 am This is a very good time for actors: Shabana AzmiA whole lot of independent cinema and a variety of mediums have made this a very good time for actors of all ages, especially those looking for meaningful roles, says respected film and theatre artist Shabana Azmi.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:49 am Munnabhai back in 2011The affable Munnabhai is back! Rajkumar Hirani, who has previously decided to abandon the third installment of Munnabhai has decided to complete the movie. Read on for details.Source: | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:29 am Ram Kapoor turns full time Bollywood actorUdaan’s critical acclaim helps him score roles in Sriram Raghavan and Sooraj Barjatya’s nextSource: | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:25 am Thank you for making life seem funnier than it is - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:03 am Ranbir Kapoor takes active interest in Anjaana Anjaani music
A rounded up view of his films - this is one expects from a superstar once he achieves a certain status in the industry. His opinion is being sought, his thoughts are being listened to, his view points considered and his suggestions acknowledged. Of course it is a different situation when an actor is just seeing a rise up the stairs. In fact most of the times, any expression of thoughts during the making of a film may well be considered as interference and dismissed pronto. However, success comes with its own perks (read: confidence and active involvement) and this is what Ranbir Kapoor truly enjoyed when the music of his next release Anjaana Anjaani was being written.
"As is a known fact, after films like Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year and Raajneeti, the need of the hour for Ranbir is to fast work on a romantic musical outing. Yes, there has been a Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani that has kept his stocks moving in the world of romcom affairs, hence keeping his young fan base growing exponentially. However, a hat trick of relatively serious films means that Ranbir had to get something truly frothy and funny rolling for him", says a trade follower, "Anjaana Anjaani was just the right film at the right time with the right co-star (Priyanka Chopra) and with a willing producer (Sajid Nadiadwala) who was more than happy to spend mega bucks in order to get the right vibes flowing around, sky was the limit for Ranbir."
Add to this the fact that he had friends for company helped his cause further. Adds a friend of Ranbir, "Siddharth Anand has been a close buddy of Ranbir ever since the days of Bachna Ae Haseeno, the actor's first success in Bollywood after the debacle of Saawariya. Also, he shares a great comfort with composer duo of Vishal and Shekhar, especially after the fun they had during the making of Bachna Ae Haseeno songs that went on to be huge hits, especially the title song and 'Khuda Jaane'. No wonder, once this team came together again for Anjaana Anjaani, it was imperative that an active collaboration took place."
"Yes, I did want Ranbir for his inputs on the music of Anjaana Anjaani", confirms Siddharth Anand, "Ranbir and I have keen music sense and with Vishal-Shekhar coming up with multiple ideas, I was happy to bounce them off to Ranbir as much as possible. Since his bungalow was pretty close to the studio where the music was being made, it wasn't difficult to handle logistics either since it was a quick walk down the road."
Vishal Dadlani too doesn't have any hesitation in acknowledging the fact that it was a collaborative effort after all. "Ranbir and Siddharth are buddies so it was imperative that they used to have discussions around the music. Ranbir was very interested in hearing what we were making", he says.
In fact for the title track of Anjaana Anjaani, Vishal and Shekhar came up with two options, each of which was altogether different from the other. "Siddharth, Ranbir, Shekhar and I sat together in the room and played both the options that had already been recorded", adds Vishal, "The idea was to go around the room, ask for opinions and pick one of them. Ranbir liked one of them. His choice is welcome because he is in tune with what the younger generation likes."
Well, come August - once the music hits the stands - and we will know!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am Cyrus: We men were a scared lot in AISHA - GlamSham
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am "I am not back to a normal life, but an extraordinary life" - Lisa Ray
Subhash K. Jha speaks with Lisa Ray about her health, career and life.
Is your illness completely gone? How far are you back to your normal life?
My disease, Multiple Myeloma, is in remission. We don't take the attitude that it is ever gone completely, but we monitor regularly and now I'm leading a particularly healthy life. However, that's why research is so important in the field of Multiple Myeloma- the next drug could be the one that saves my life. Someone told me, 'healing begins when you realise there's no cure'. I am not back to a normal life, but an extraordinary life because of the insights I've gotten and the changes I've made to my lifestyle. In a word: simplified.
'Healing begins when you realise there's no cure'
The tenor of regular life beckons you, Lisa. Have you fully surrendered to it?
I am engaging with the world, but with a different quality now. I do my best not to get stressed or over-extend myself, as was my habit before. I don't think there's such a thing as 'regular life'- there's just life with many different shades. So I'm doing a variety of things, but on my own terms. And I'm trying to invest in the things that I enjoy. I'm also still recovering from the stem cell transplant, so I have to take it slow at times.
One reads that you are going through some severe post-illness trauma. How are you coping?
I'm coping as anyone does. I have good days and bad. Also what I'm going through is not unusual- so many people go through similar experiences post- cancer. I don't want to sensationalise any of it, but perhaps just to share and raise awareness. I also think it's wrong to expect that everything will roll out in the manner we want. I'm learning a lot and mostly about how to practise compassion with myself.
You had spoken of spending time in India. When is that happening and how long will you be here?
I am in no rush and on no set schedule. I expect I will be travelling to India shortly for Rado- who have been steadfast in their support of me in this time. I will also probably be promoting 1 minute in India, with a view to donate some of the proceeds towards Multiple Myeloma research.
Have you gradually gotten back into the full swing of your career?
I don't believe in a swinging career. I believe in living my life to the fullest and career is just one small aspect of this. I think I sacrificed a lot of my life for my career to date and its time to balance this out now. Cancer is a huge wakeup call. Having said that, I'm exploring new creative opportunities. The point is to chase joy. I've also had some unexpected honours recently. I was invited to MC a luncheon for the Queen here in Toronto and I was also seated at the head table. It was a great experience. I'd also like to raise a lot more awareness for Cancer, Multiple Myeloma and stem cell technology. That will be an integral part of my career. As well as writing a book.
I don't think there's such a thing as 'regular life'- there's just life with many different shades
Your film Cooking With Stella would be releasing soon. It would be considered a memorable experience for more than one reason. How do you look back on the experience?
Cooking with Stella was memorable and enjoyable as it gave me the opportunity to work with Dilip Mehta. I loved shooting in Delhi.
Have you signed any more films?
I haven't yet signed another film. I'm in no hurry. I don't want to spread myself too thin as I'm getting offers to appear as a speaker across North America and I use this as platform from which to raise awareness for Multiple Myeloma.
Finally you are about to share your experience of going from illness to good health at a prestigious forum in California. Looking forward to that?
As for the California forum, I have already made an appearance in LA to support the screening of Cooking with Stella at the IFFLA. The proceeds from the opening night screening went towards Dr Berenson's Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research in LA.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am Marathi film gets American castDebutante filmmaker Samruoddhi Porey has the Americans speaking her language, literally. In her film, tentatively titled Mala Aai Vhayacha Aahe, Porey has cast Americans in speaking roles for the first time in Marathi cinema.Source: | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am Wishing Sanjay Dutt a very happy Birthday - bollywoodhungama
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:28 am Aamir invites Shah Rukh for the premiere of Peepli Live - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:04 am Ke$ha impresses men with homemade tattoosLondon (ANI): Singer Ke$ha has revealed that she astonishes men by inking homemade tattoos on their skin with sewing needles. The TiK ToK hitmaker admits she shows off her creative skills to potential partners by offering to adorn them with herSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:59 am T-Series bags Ra.One, Anjaana Anjaani and RockstarContinuing with its aggressive acquisition spree which started two years ago with music of all A grade films being released under T-Series followed by the acquisition of Reliance Big Music catalogue in December last year, the music major has now hitSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:56 am Kylie Minogue set for ‘Neighbours’ cameoMelbourne (ANI): Australian singer/actress Kylie Minogue may return to the soap ‘Neighbours’ for a cameo to mark its 25th anniversary. Insiders revealed that Minogue is negotiating with the producers of Australia’s longest running drama ‘Neighbours’, to play a cameo role inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:49 am Once Upon A Time In Mumbai expected to open bigIn a year, there are those 8–10 films that give out right signals right from the time the first promo hits the air. Once Upon A Time In Mumbai is one such fortunate films that has treaded just the right pathSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:44 am Ramanaidu to do cameo in Parama Veera ChakraVeteran producer Dr D. Ramanaidu, who has been enlisted in the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific producer with 110 movies, is going to do a cameo role in the Telugu movie Parama Veera Chakra.Well-known Telugu actor Balakrishna isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:41 am Munnabhai part 3 will start rolling next yearThe very popular Munnabhai series is going to be back on the big screen, if a certain buzz is to be believed. The Munnabhai series has so far released Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai.The director Rajkumar Hirani says, everywhere heSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:40 am Shahrukh thinks of his wife Gauri everydayBollywood megastar, Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan have been married for the last 19 years and yet there is no reported news of domestic discord. In fact, with every passing day, SRK seems to re-fall in love with hisSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:39 am Tanaaz Irani calls her hubby Jaadu!It was a fantastic time when all the married women of our small screen industry came together and had a huge informal talk with each other, bitching and having fun on the marriage special episode of ‘Meethi Chhoorii No 1’. AndSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:38 am "Cancer is a huge wakeup call" - Lisa RayThis correspondent speaks with Lisa Ray about her health, career and life. Here are the excerpts of the interview. Read on:-Is your illness completely gone? How far are you back to your normal life?My disease, Multiple Myeloma, is in remission. WeSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:34 am Hello Darling - Music ReviewEXPECTATIONSIt is ironical that despite the name Pritam attached to the soundtrack of Hello Darling, you play on the album with minimum expectations. There are couple of reasons for that. First and foremost it is not a quintessential romantic tale whereSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:31 am Neil shares his first on-screen kiss with Deepika - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:17 am KBC 4 on Bachchan's birthday - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 1:43 am Salman Khan can dance, says choreographerNot everyone swears by Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan's dancing prowess.Source: Entertainment News | 29 Jul 2010 | 1:29 am Mastan just a reference in Once Upon A Time: Ajay - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 12:49 am Dimpy Ganguly defends her husband - Indiainfo.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 12:43 am Salman Khan can dance, says choreographer - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Jul 2010 | 11:37 pm Ileana in the race for 3 Idiots remake - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 28 Jul 2010 | 11:12 pm Walt Disney to market, distribute UTV's key movie titlesEntertainment major, UTV Motion Pictures, today said that it has inked a deal with Walt Disney (India) for home entertainment distribution for some of the key titles of UTV Motion Pictures studio.Source: | 28 Jul 2010 | 1:41 pm New music awards for Indian music fraternityStar Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA), a joint initiative of Wizcraft International Entertainment and Star Television Network, aims at honouring talent across film and non-film music and its varied genres on a global platform.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jul 2010 | 1:20 pm Yash Chopra conferred honorary doctorateKudos to King of Romance! Ace filmmaker Yash Chopra has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by a UK College for his remarkable contribution to cinema.Source: | 28 Jul 2010 | 11:44 am Madhavan turns down 3 Idiots remake offerMadhavan will not be an idiot again! The actor has turned down the offer to repeat his role in the Tollywood version of 3 Idiots.Source: | 28 Jul 2010 | 11:36 am My wife didn't leak the pics, says Anjaana Anjaani directorTaking offence to a story about the pandemonium in producer Sajid Nadiadwala's office over the leakage of pictures of the film Anjaana Anjaani, director Siddharth Anand said...Source: | 28 Jul 2010 | 11:10 am 'Indian Idol' contestant records song for Bappi LahiriNineteen-year-old Swaroop Khan, an "Indian Idol 5" contestant who is a folk singer from Rajasthan, has already got a break in Bollywood.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Jul 2010 | 10:54 am Haji Mastan's daughter files affidavit against BalajiMafia don Haji Mastan's daughter Shamshad Supariwala filed an additional affidavit in a city court against Balaji Telefilms, the producers of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, demanding...Source: | 28 Jul 2010 | 10:38 am SRK gets 'politically correct', gives birthday wishes to Shiv Sena supreme
Not too long ago, SRK was in the headlines for his heated tiff with Shiv Sena supreme, for his "support" towards the Pakistani cricketers in the IPL matches, around the time of his release My Name is Khan. Now he's back but this time it's for his gesture of friendship.
Shah Rukh's company has given a half page advert in the popular Sena mouth piece, Samna, with a congratulatory message. Though the advert doesn't mention it directly, it is for wishing Uddhav Thackeray on his 50th birth anniversary. The advert in question is sponsored by his company Red Chillies Entertainment that reads, "With Best Compliments From...Red Chillies Entertainment."
With this precisely "politically correct" gesture, we hope the ugliness between politics and films gets buried.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Jul 2010 | 8:35 am Live Chat: Ajay Devgn on July 29 at 1530 hrs IST
Two times National Award winning actor, director, producer Ajay Devgn, has someone who has broken clichés time and again. From being touted as an action hero, to being unbeatable at comedy, carrying strong characters in drama genre to reinventing himself for every role, Devgn has outdone himself time and again.
With Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, Ajay is all set to show once again his ability to shine as an actor. From donning the role of a Don to enacting a character from an era gone by, Ajay is simply unstoppable.
Join Ajay Devgn on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Video Chat exclusively on Thursday, July 29 at 1530 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jul 2010 | 7:54 am Check out: Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor's 'French Connection'
The perplexing questions about women, that men always seem to find fascinating is, exactly why, do women have to go to the powder room in a group? If not that then, why do women check out other women, also, why can't one woman compliment another? Well, that's been done to death, woman too have a few queries in tow. Number one; why are men so obsessed about their moustache. It's strange, but true, how men can have meaningful conversations about the style, length, cut and shape of their moustache. Check out Salman and Anil showing off theirs on twitter. Sallu in fact went one step ahead asking his followers, "Bhala meri goatie iski (Anil Kapoor) goti se safed kyon hai?"
While women may have asked their beaus this question ten million times, it still reigns supreme - 'Do you think I am fat?' Of course the new age versions are "do you think my arms look fat? Do you think this dress has become tight to me? Do you think my bum looks big?" Men on the other hand were and will never find fault with the way they look, if they have it, they'll show it off and even if they don't have it, they will still show it off. Check out Sallu and Anil showing it off. Perfect bumchums aren't they?Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Jul 2010 | 7:43 am Check out: Mallika Sherawat goes topless for Hissss
From the time the film went into production, to the time Mallika Sherawat walked the Cannes in her 'ssssnake' inspired outfit, Hissss has been in the news.
Whether it was a sign of Miss Sherawat going Hollywood or the fact that this film could be Mallika's big ticket Hollywood, there were speculations of all kinds. But neither have we seen the film, nor has Sherawat announced any new big projects officially! But what we do get to see are some interesting pictures of hers, every now and then. Last was when she walked in with a snake spiralled around her neck for Cannes. And now on the popular networking site - twitter, she has posted a topless picture of her.
In the typical Mallika style, she has asked for comments on twitter saying, "Is it too much?" Well! Mallika ...is it ever??Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Jul 2010 | 6:56 am Actor Ravi Baswani passes away
What's common to the films Chasme Budoor, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Lucky-No Time For Love, Bunty Aur Babli, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya and terms like 'comedy', 'class acting' etc... Well, we would have loved to say that the common factor that 'connects' all of the above is 'Ravi Baswani'. The sad news is that Baswani who redefined comedy in his own way in Indian films passed away yesterday.
It is indeed a tragic loss not just to Bollywood, but also to mankind, he was also known to be a simple and down to earth man. Ravi suffered a massive heart attack. We at Bollywood Hungama pray for the departed soul, thus wishing that may His soul rest in eternal peace.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jul 2010 | 4:22 am Pritam in music video for Akshay, Ajay or John?
After a relatively quieter first half of 2010, prolific composer Pritam is back in the limelight yet again. He has just delivered a chartbuster soundtrack in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, the songs of which can be heard from all nooks and corners. Moreover, he has a jam packed second half of the year ahead, what with biggies like Action Replayy, Golmaal 3 and Crook: It's Good To Be Bad in the offing.
While it is a given that there would be at the least a couple of chartbusters in each of his forthcoming films (well unless law of averages proves otherwise), there also has been a strong buzz around him doing a few promotional music videos. This is not something new for him though since in the past, he has faced the camera while shooting songs for films like Life In A Metro and Mukhbir.
No wonder, it didn't sound improbable when news started making the rounds that he, along with one of his favourite singers Neeraj Sridhar, was roped in for promotional tracks of Action Replayy and Golmaal 3. While Pritam is working for the first time with Vipul Shah - the maker of Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai starrer Action Replayy - he has been a constant fixture with Rohit Shetty after Golmaal Returns and All The Best.
However, when enquired, Rohit dismissed the theory about Pritam being used as a face of the music as well. "No, he is not doing any music video of Golmaal 3. There was never even a plan for this so it is surprising that such a piece of news has actually floated around. In fact I am hearing it for the first time", he says.
On the other hand Vipul couldn't hide his amusement when 'informed' about the presence of Pritam in his upcoming film.
"Now this is really funny", he says in amazement, "How could this be even a possibility? Especially so when I have Akshay and Aishwarya in my film. They are enough to be the face of the videos here. Pritam has done well in the studio while recording music and that's good enough for me."
Well, further investigation reveals that Pritam has indeed done a music video along with Neeraj but that's neither for Action Replayy nor Golmaal 3. It is in fact for 'not so usual suspect' Aashayein (starring John Abraham), the music of which has just hit the stands. The song in question is 'Mera Jeena Hai Kya' which features both Pritam along with Neeraj in a specially designed music video. This is not all as there is another song in the album as well that has a promotional music video made around it. Titled 'Dilkash Dildaar Duniya', it features Shaan.
Incidentally, Pritam is the guest composer of the film and has contributed only two songs in an album that mainly has Salim-Suleiman as the prime composers. Pritam was unavailable for comment.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jul 2010 | 3:16 am Priyanka performs heart-in-the-mouth motorbike stunts in Bangkok
Priyanka has just returned from shooting stunts in Bangkok, and she's super-excited. "I rode a dirt bike. I shot with an alligator and a bull. It was fun."
Now she's looking forward to providing a huge distraction to the contestants on Fear Factor. "That's what my intention is. To make them so distracted they won't be able to do their stunts."
After a rejuvenating birthday holiday in Phuket, Priyanka Chopra flew to Bangkok to shoot the promotional video for Khatron Ke Khiladi (Fear Factor).
About the holiday, Priyanka says, "Apart from the mishap that happened when I dropped my phone in the water and couldn't receive any birthday greetings, I had a fun time. Like I had told you before I left, I was generally not recognized. But even if I was I didn't mind. Being recognized is part and parcel of what I do." Priyanka feels a change within herself. "I feel I've become reclusive. I like to be within myself."
The stunts involved a motorbike race where Priyanka challenged a group of punks to a race through a terrain that would scare even a Grand Prix winner. Priyanka had to ride through some of the most impossibly-rugged terrain. According to crew members who had gathered to shoot the video, the male mo'bike members used for the film were all professional riders used to riding at high speed through the most rugged hinterland.
Priyanka not only had to ride with these experts, she had to look better than them on camera. She had been secretly practising for the heart-in-the-mouth mo'bike stunts for weeks. The channel had offered to get a body-double to do the really intricate portions in the shooting. But Priyanka insisted on doing the entire mo'bike stunt-stint on her own.
So excited and charged did she get that she shot for a full twenty hours on the first of the two days of shooting in Bangkok.
Says Priyanka, "There is no challenge in half-measures. You either do the whole thing or don't do it at all. I've always been fascinated by mo'bikes. I love mo'bike stunts. When I had seen Tom Cruise do the mo'bike stunts, my first thought was, 'Gawd if only I could get to do that.' I guess my wish came true."
The ride was not all fun and games. Priyanka has returned to Mumbai with quite a number of bruises. "But the pain was worth it. You can't be one of the boys on the bike and not get your share of bruises."
She intends to wrap up all her assignments by October before heading for the shooting of Don 2 in Berlin.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 28 Jul 2010 | 3:09 am
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