Bollywood News

Amithab bachchan and rekha together in "marma yogi"

2008-06-25T09:13:00.000-07:00

Glamourous Rekha who was ruled the Bollywood with her magic is now again coming back with Amithab Bachchan in Walt Disney Production "Marma Yogi".She has been like shining diamond in the silver screen.

Amitabh and Rekha,one of the hottest pair in film industry on 1970's is again coming on to the screen together.

Bachchan and Rekha – the couple that defined on screen chemistry back in 1970 with several of their movies being hits.They all together did 11 movies amongst which KHOON PASINA, DO ANJAANE, MUQUADAR KA SIKANDAR, the blockbuster SHOLAY & the unforgettable SILSILA. They ignited the screen with their elegance.
And now also they are going to make a big hit with their action in "Marma Yogi".Kajol and southern sensation Kamal Hassan are in lead roles.

Bachchan in an interview said that" he would not mind working with Rekha if a suitable role came my way."
Going back in a flashback, Rekha had once even written that ‘the wait to be able to be co star against Amitji is worth a wait. That everything happens for the right reason at the right time."

Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha

2008-06-25T06:27:00.000-07:00

Rekha who was ruled the Bollywood with her magic is now again coming back with Amithab Bachchan in Walt Disney Production "Marma Yogi".
Amitabh and Rekha,one of the best on screen pair in film industry on 1970's is again coming on to the screen together.
Bachchan and Rekha – the couple that defined on screen chemistry back in 1970 with several of their movies being hits and now also they are going to make a big hit with their action in "Marma Yogi".Kajol and southern sensation Kamal Hassan are in lead roles.
Bachchan in an interview said that" he would not mind working with Rekha if a suitable role came my way."
Going back in a flashback, Rekha had once even written that ‘the wait to be able to be co star against Amitji is worth a wait. That everything happens for the right reason at the right time."

ASIN IN BOLLYWOOD TRACK

2008-06-18T22:35:00.000-07:00

Asin, the prominent pretty actresses of Tollywood is currently busy with her Bollywood projects.Basically katrina kaif was the orginal choice but afterwards repalced by Asin. Asin is acting in this film opposite to salman khan and ajay devagan .This film is produced by Vipul Shah.

London Dream will be a musical film about an Asian rock band struggling to make a name for itself in London. It is quite obvious that Salman would play a rocker in the movie.
Asin role in 'Dasavatharam' with Kamal Haasan has started fetching accolades from audiences.Asin might probably make her position strong in bollywood like sridevi who was a south indian.
She has also signed a film to be directed by Priyadarshan opposite Akshay Kumar. However official confirmation is yet to come.

Salman Khan finally broken his silence

2008-06-17T21:50:00.000-07:00

Bollywood super star Salman Khan finally revealed the matter of love between him and his long time girl friend Katrina Kaif.He said that he will marry katrina but no time has been fixed for their marriage.
More over the Bollywood super stars was revealed rumors surrounding their relationship.Rumors of their marriage have been in the news many times but this time it seems official, with Arbaaz Khan saying that Salman could surprise any time.

Recently katrina spent time with Salman and his family at his Panvel farmhouse for his 42nd birthday on December 27. Katrina has been with him during all the tough time.

Salman Khan has a host of releases hitting theaters by the end of this year which include God Tussi Great Ho, Wanted Dead And Alive, Yuvraaj and Heroes.

GLIMSES OF STARS IN IIFA AWARD 2008

2008-06-10T20:58:00.000-07:00

BEST ACTOR-SHAH RUKHKHAN

Mallika and Ranvir Shorey in Sachin film Ugly Aur Pagli

2008-06-09T20:50:00.000-07:00

Mallika Sherawat is acting in other film under the direction of Sachin Kmalakar Khot Raanvir opposite to Ranvir Shorey.
This film is all about different love story .The producer of the film is Rangita Pritish Nandy, Pritish Nandy and this film is done under the banner of Pritish Nandy communications Ltd.

In Ugly Aur Pagli , Mallika Sherawat is paired opposite Ranvir Shorey. The duo also worked together in Pyaar Ke Side Effects but is paired for the first time in this film.
Coming to the film kabir(Raanvir Shorey) has been studying engineering for the last ten years but his life goes for a sixer when he meets quirky and kinky Kuhu(MallikaSherawat).he always want a girl to love but he never in his wildest dreams thought he would encounter a girl who could make him dance around circles, run semi naked, ride cycles without seats, wear high heeled ladies shoe.

The other characters are Manish Anand, Tinu Anand, Sushmita Mukherjee,
Vihang Nayak, Bharti Achrekar, Sapna Bhavnani.
The comedy film is releases in this year 2008.

The Ninth IIFA Awards Ceremony.

2008-06-09T02:45:00.000-07:00

The ninth IIFA awards ceremony was held on 6th-8th June 2008 at the Siam Niramit complex in the heart of Bangkok city,Thailand. Nominations are announced by Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday at New Delhi.

The nominated films are Jab We Met, Chak De India and Guru.
Bollywood Superstar King Khan ShahrukhKhan won the 'best actor ' award for "Chak De India" and a sports film that has many themes of religion and class "Chak De India" in which Shah Rukh Khan did the inspiring role as a hockey coach,won the 9 IIFA awards in various categories. Chak De was adjudged as the 'Best Film' of 2007.

Film producer Yash Chopra collected the 5 awards for the film "Om Shanti Om".
Kareena Kapoor recieved the award for her best acting in the film "Jab We Met" and made her credit as a 'Best Actress and Katrina Kaif won the Glamorous Diva title.

The rest of the awards for different categories other than 'best actor' and 'best actress' are
Best Film - Chak De
Best Music Director - A R Rehman (Guru)
Best Male Playback Singer - Shaan (Saawariya)
Best Female Playback Singer - Shreya Ghoshal (Guru)
Best Director - Shimit Amin (Chak De)
Best Story - Jaideep Sahani (Chak De)
Best Screenplay - Jaideep Sahani (Chak De) and Anurag Basu (Life in a Metro)
Best Debutant (Male) - Ranbir Kapoor (Saawariya)
Best Debutant (Female) - Deepika Padukone (Om Shanti Om)

Best Actor in a Negative Role - Vivek Oberai (Shootout at Lokhandwala)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Irfan Khan (Life in a Metro)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Konkana Sen (Life in a Metro)
Best Lyricist - Javed Akhtar for the song 'Main Agar Kahoon' (Om Shanti Om)
Best Actor in a Comic Role - Govinda (Partner)
Best Cinematography - Chak De
Best Sound Recording and Sound Re-recording - Chak De
Best Editing - Chak De
Best Dialogue - Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met)
IIFA honour from Thailand - Akshay Kumar
Idea Style Icon Trophy - Abhishek Bachchan

Glamorous Diva Title - Katrina Kaif

The Idea Fresh Face of the Year - Neil Nitin Mukesh (Johnny Gaddar)
Lifetime Achievement Awards - Shyam Benegal and Mumtaz
The nearly three-hour extravanganza was marked by scintillating performances from Govinda, Katrina, Kareena, stars of films like Acid Factory, Mission Istanbul, De Taali and Love story 2050.

The highlight was the finale by Akshay Kumar who made a dashing entry on stage by sliding down a cable from a corner of the auditorium. He performed a number from his forthcoming film 'Singh is King'.

A R Rahman with Kamal Hassan in his home production

2008-06-07T02:14:00.000-07:00

A R Rahman who entered into film industry as musician for the first film Roja caught the fame for his melodious music and become the music director.Now he is interested in film making adding a new feathers to his profession

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He is doing this movie with none other than Kamal Hassan. In this movie kamal hassan is acting with two roles that is as a director and actor and the title of the movie is Maramyogi.
Rahaman is giving music for his first home production Maramyogi.This film will made in Hindi language.

John Abraham was awarded with Ecowarrior award-2008

2008-06-07T00:51:00.000-07:00

Bollywood actor John Abraham was awarded with Ecowarrior award-2008 for his social responsibility in maharashtra by Vice President of India Mohommad Hamid Ansari on Thursday.It is organized by Earth Matters Foundation here.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the EcoWarrior awards were given out as recognition and to honour the crusaders who worked towards the cause of environment silently.The award function coincided with World Environment Day.
Vice president said that awareness is just about beginning and there is a need to carry this message to every classroom, every office and to everybody.
The award holder john reported that,this award will create awareness in the people and also said that every good work starts with silently and grows day by day which is helpful for the environment and also for human beings.John was the only one from bollywood from 15 people.

John Abraham said that "They are the real heroes who have gone ahead and done great things for the environment".Speak up for animals and take action to stop abuse when you see it. If you don’t, who will? You are the animals’ only hope.
Animals want to live just as much as you or I do. They have feelings, just like us. They feel happy, sad, jealous and in love. Animals deserve to live a life free of torture. The least we can do is allow them that freedom.

Environment conserver, Mike Pandey and Chief Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati, B.S.Lalli, also joined on the occasion.

Love Story 2050 Songs and Wallpapers download

2008-05-31T21:26:00.000-07:00

Director : Harry Baweja
Producer : Pammi Baweja
Cast : Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Archana Puran Singh, Harsh Vasisht, Mehezabeen Sarela, Rachit Trehan & Karan Verma
Music Director : Anu Malik & Harry Baweja
Lyricist/s : Javed Akhtar

Amir Khan is an Best Actor of Bollywood

2008-05-25T03:56:00.000-07:00

And when Aamir Khan's nephew Imran makes this statement, you can have no doubts as to who he is referring to...

Imran Khan is taller at 5'11, and he's got a leaner, softer and dreamier look. Whereas Aamir Khan, his famous uncle, well if you've seen him lately, gives every indication of going the Mike Tyson way.

He's raw energy and all chunky, rippling muscle; very intense, yet without Iron Mike's crazy killer expression.But Aamir has got into the skin of a role. He's in character for his new action film Ghajini.

And as nephew Imran, a keen follower of the Aamir Khan method of acting, puts it, "Maamu doesn't act, he understands the character, gets a grasp on what he's supposed to do, and then just flows."

Aamir has produced Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, but he's not acting in it, and nor is he launching Imran."If I wanted to present Imran with anything, I'd give him a car, not a film," says Aamir with a touch of exasperation.But, yes, Aamir is very interested in how Imran's role is shaping up.

He was generous enough to share Imran's first photograph with his fans on his blog recently. Till then, nobody outside Bollywood had seen his nephew."I thought I'd introduce him to my fans," says Aamir. The response was instantaneous.

"He has an unusual personality on screen, the camera likes him, he's got a lot of screen presence, his personality suits the script and his character," says Aamir.

How does it feel to be an actor? "I don't feel like a star, if that's what you mean," he replies. "For me, acting is just another day at work. I like my work, but acting is in the family, making films is our business."

He's grown up watching his Maamu evolve as an actor. "In his first film, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he wasn't so good I thought. But now, he's Bollywood's best actor. What impresses me is Maamu does it with such ease, he's not really acting, but he applies himself, he gives everything he's got, there's no compromise."

So, is Aamir his favourite actor? "Hrithik also is," admits Imran, "I study everything he does, even his ads, he knows what sells, he's sincere to his craft, he has a connect with the audience, and talent — that Hrithik has 110 per cent, what a winning combo!"

Incidentally, Imran has played the young Aamir in films like Qayamat Se... and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander."You can see his butt on screen," Aamir laughs, "the scene in Jo Jeeta... has him riding a cycle and somebody pulls down his shorts!"

"Maamu was a royal pain when I was growing up," remembers Imran. "He shaved me bald in my mother's absence. She was furious."And Aamir smirks, "I used him to get dates with girls. They would find him cute and come up to pinch his cheeks. And I would chat them up!"

A.R. Rahman Follows the Trend of Remix for Amir

2008-05-25T03:34:00.001-07:00

A.R. Rahman has been one of the musicians who have been opposing the new age remixes. The ace music director doesn’t really like it when the DJs remix the already wonderfully tuned songs.
Rahman who had made a wonderful music composing for the Hindi movies were apritiated by world wide who now wants to remix his own musical hit songs for the amir who wants to do that in his coming movie. He also composed some music for the hollywood films and some private videos.

A.R.Rahman is the living Legend of the film industry in composing the hit music his composed music was top in the market now also,he started as a music director for the mani ratnam film Roja and he never seen back from there in the part of the music.

But this is the first time he has agreed to remix his own songs for the film “Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na”. The ambitious producer Aamir Khan had insisted Rahman to remix the songs as the movie deals with the youth, and they would like the songs in a peppy tunes and feet tapping beats.

The maestro had prepared a catchy remix number which won the hearts of the team and so it was decided that Rahman would remix his songs himself without even any assistance by the DJ.
Now this is a musician who is not jack of none and master of all.

K3G Director Karan Johar Turns 36 on May 25th

2008-05-25T02:44:00.000-07:00

The director Karan Johar, turns 36 on May 25th. Though on his birthday, he wishes to find himself a life partner and also nice house with sea view. And both are, as he says, on his mum’s demands as of now.

He make some well directed movies like Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Guma and Kabhi Alividha Na Kahana they were the bluckbustor movies all over the world. SRK was one of his Best Freinds on the Film Industry and they both were worked for some of the movies which were great movies.

At 36, he says that he feels much older and wiser with the age. All we wish is a Happy Birth Day to this not so old, but wiser for sure bachelor

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to hit its 600th week.

2008-02-17T04:20:00.000-08:00

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge the most romantic films of all the films Yash Raj Films has ever Produced Directed by the Most Successful Director MR.Aditya Chopra the story is about human relationships. The splended performance of the bollywood best and top pair Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, and surely they both had achieved everyone's favourite proved that it truly deserves the best of honors.

The story is based on the love and emotions like ,Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) is a London based immigrant. He, along with his wife Lajwanti (Farida Jalal) and two daughters Simran (Kajol) and Chutki (Pooja Ruparel) have been living in London for the past several years. A true Indian at heart, Chaudhry Baldev Singh is a man of great morals and has tried to imbibe the very same in his daughters. He has brought them up with the belief that they are strangers in this foreign land and are here purely for financial reasons. They will all return one day back to Punjab, back to his roots, his land, his culture, one that he so strongly believes in.

The film has finished its 600th week at Maratha Mandir in Mumbai broking all the records by running for 12 consecutive year.The film had long broken the Ramesh Sippy's record Movie Sholay which had runned for 5 consecutive years.According to the Executive Director of Maratha Mandir,Manoj Desai the film has a collection of above 60 percent in the weekly days and 100 percent on weekends

These film will remain as a unique record in Cinema's history and it is still running to his reputation.According to the review done on April 2007.

Kareena Kapoor wants Slim enough

2007-12-31T12:39:00.000-08:00

If you thought Kareena Kapoor was slim enough, let us tell you that the actress hopes to lose more weight in 2008.Kareena was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor on September 21, in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister, Karisma.

She is born in a family that have been actors for generations, including her paternal great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor; her grandfather, Raj Kapoor; her paternal uncles, Shammi, Shashi, Rishi, and Rajiv; as well as aunt, Neetu Singh, & Jennifer Kendall.

The wives of Rishi and Shashi respectively. On her maternal side, her grandfather, Hari Shivdasani, and aunt, Sadhana, have been actors in their own rights

As a child she studied in Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Bombay, and thereafter was enrolled in Dehra Dun's prestigious Welham Girls' Boarding School. Then she re-located to Harvard for approximately 3 months to take a course in Information Technology and Microcomputers.

Upon her return to India, she joined the Government Law College in Churchgate, Bombay, but left it after one year, to enroll in the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting School.

When we bonded with Bebo on the sets of Golmaal Returns , and asked of her New Year resolution, she said, “I want to lose more weight, I really want to see myself slimmer in 2008.”

Well, the gorgeous gal is seen and heard now, but with further weight loss, one wonders if she’ll be seen at all.

Kareena Kapoor wants slim enough

2007-12-31T11:48:00.000-08:00

If you thought Kareena was slim enough, let us tell you that the actress hopes to lose more weight in 2008.

When we bonded with Bebo on the sets of Golmaal Returns , and asked of her New Year resolution, she said, “I want to lose more weight, I really want to see myself slimmer in 2008.”

Kareena was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor on September 21, in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister, Karisma.

She is born in a family that have been actors for generations, including her paternal great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor; her grandfather, Raj Kapoor; her paternal uncles, Shammi, Shashi, Rishi, and Rajiv; as well as aunt, Neetu Singh, & Jennifer Kendall, the wives of Rishi and Shashi respectively.

On her maternal side, her grandfather, Hari Shivdasani, and aunt, Sadhana, have been actors in their own rights.As a child she studied in Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Bombay, and thereafter was enrolled in Dehra Dun's prestigious Welham Girls' Boarding School.

Then she re-located to Harvard for approximately 3 months to take a course in Information Technology and Microcomputers. Upon her return to India, she joined the Government Law College in Churchgate, Bombay.

But left it after one year, to enroll in the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting School.Well, the gorgeous gal is seen and heard now, but with further weight loss, one wonders if she’ll be seen at all.

Celina Jaitley is planning to take a break for her family's wedding

2007-12-31T11:12:00.000-08:00

Meanwhile Celina Jaitley is planning to take a break from her and his preparing for the grand wedding in the family. Now for all those curious guys out there, she isn't getting married, but it's her dear brother's marriage that she is looking forward to and she's ecstatic.

Celina when literally translated means the goddess of moon. How prophetic of her parents who named her so! Today she shines like a moon on the skyline of glamour world, having made it big in India and missing the top slot in the world by a small margin.

She was fourth runner up in the Miss Universe beauty pageant of year 2001, held in Puerto Rico. Celina is one of the latest additions to India’s ever growing list of defence personnel’s daughters who made it big in beauty pageants and then entered the film world.

She is daughter of a Punjabi father who was an Indian Army officer. Her mother is an Afghan and is a child psychologist by profession. She was born in 1981, and stands 5”6’ in socks. Celina’s past five generations have served the army and there was a point of time in her life, when she was also tinkering with the idea of taking the Combined Defence Services exam.

But destiny willed otherwise. She graduated in Commerce and fetched her a marketing job for a Cell phone company in Kolkatta. This gave her a boost and she sent her pictures for the Miss India contest.

Just a day before the preliminary rounds were to begin Celina got the invitation to participate. Soon she walked away with the coveted, Miss India crown bagging almost every title from Best Skin to Best Clothes to MTVs most wanted.

"I will make sure that this will be the most memorable marriage in our family. I'm so happy for my dear brother who works in the army that I have no words to express," she says "Right now everything is on the hold and my priority No 1 is my brother's marriage.

I have informed all my producers to grant me leave for the wedding of the decade." what about her marriage? "Ha ha, it can wait, but I know after my brother's marriage, my parents will now put pressure on me, but I'm too involved in my work to even think about marriage right now," she avers Congratulations to the Jaitelys.

Shah Rukh Khan image is also spreding in down south

2007-12-31T10:50:00.000-08:00

Shah Rukh Khan has gone where no Hindi film actors have gone before. The trade reports coming in from Kerala have it that SRK’s Om Shanti Om has been doing roaring business in Kerala.

Shah Rukh Khan also known as SRK or King Khan, born November 2, 1965, New Delhi, India, is a popular Bollywood actor. Born into a Muslim family of Pathan origin in Delhi, he has a Masters Degree in Mass Communication from Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi.

He is married to Gauri Khan who is a Hindu. They have two children his son, Aryan Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan. His family’s main residence is in the Mumbai suburb of Bandra.

Shah Rukh Khan started his career appearing on various television series, particularly when playing the role of ‘Abhimanyu’ in the war drama series Fauji (Soldier) in 1988, a minor role in Circus in 1989, which depicted the life of circus performers etc.

The acting stint in Fauji caught the attention of Hema Malini who is said to have recommended his name for his film debut in Dil Aashna Hai which was to be directed by Malini.

However his debut film was the 1992 film Deewana opposite the late actress Divya Bharti which was a big hit. His first film was actually supposed to be Dil Aashna Hai but due to a delay Deewana released first.

The same year he appeared in films such as Chamatkar and the controversial art film Maya Memsaab. This film was very controversial because it had an “explicit for Bollywood” sex scene between Khan and actress Deepa Sahi.

In fact, it has done better business than their local films released during the same time. King Khan is a big hit down south too. Mind it!

Pritam Same tune for two films made magic

2007-12-15T08:10:00.000-08:00

PRITAM has given the music for the hit "Hare Rama" in "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" as well as "Ishq ka kalma" in "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal", but both sound uncannily similar. But Bhushan Kumar of T Series is unfazed.

Another point of similarity is that both have been sung by Neeraj Sridhar of Bombay Vikings.

"The two songs belong to the same family, otherwise they aren't the same. Even 'Thodasa pyar hua hai' and 'Kuch kuch hota hai' sounded similar. Yes, we did use the same voice, and we're very proud of Neeraj who has overnight become so popular. After 'Hare Rama', he's doing shows non-stop," Kumar told IANS.

However, Pritam has a different story to tell.

"While composing the two songs I never noticed they were similar. It was my wife who pointed out the similarities to me. Then it was too late. Once I realised the two songs sounded similar, I wanted Mika and not Neeraj to sing 'Ishq ka kalma'. But my suggestion was shot down by the music company.

"Never mind. One is a bhajan and the other a love song. Also, both the tunes were used as promotional videos and not in the film. So it doesn't matter."

The "Hare Rama"-"Ishq ka kalma" run-in reminds one of the "Jhumma chumma" and "Tamma tamma" battle when the two numbers from "Hum" and "Thanedaar" respectively in the 1980s fought a high-pitched battle on the charts.

Pritam claims the "Goal" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" tune are original. I want to do more films where music is integral to the basic format of the narration, and not thrust on as a music video or an item."

Priyanka Chopra will be the busiest actor in 2008

2007-12-15T07:15:00.000-08:00

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra will be one of the most busy actors in 2008 when she would have six of her films released.

Speaking at the launch ceremony of ''Spice Local Lingo'' SMS service by Spice Telecom for which she was the Brand ambassador, the actor said, ''''last year I had a sort of sabbatical year and this year just two releases. But 2008 will be my busiest calendar as I would be acting in six films. I have acted in about 20 films in my four-year-old cinema career so far and 2008 will be the busiest.'''' On the controversy over her rumoured marriage with a Bollywood actor, she said she was now clear of the ''unfounded'' controversy.

She said the new releases coming out in the next one year, included ''Drop the Cigarette'', with Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, ''Love Story 2050'', ''Drona'' with Abhisekh and Jaya Bachchan, Madhu Bhandarkar''s ''Fashion'', ''Chaku'' and yet to be named film with John Abraham and the Big B as co-stars.

Priyanka said there were some calls from the Hollywood to act in English films, but she first preferred to ''master'' acting in Indian films. ''''Bollywood has broken barriers and with the money seen in the Hindi films now-a-days Hollywood is very interested in Indian films.

Uvika Choudhary says SRK & Farah has changed my life

2007-12-15T06:57:00.000-08:00

Uvika Choudhary came into limelight first with 'Zee Cinestars Ki Khoj' and then with the television serial 'Astitva'.

After a number of ads, she appeared in the big Diwali hit 'Om Shanti Om' in a small but noticeable role. Next up for the Delhi girl is the lead actress role in 'Summer Of 2007' opposite Sikander Kher.

Kareena's think towards her projects

2007-12-10T04:55:00.000-08:00

Kareena had been lying low for the longest time before ‘Jab We Met’ happened. She says, “I truly wanted my work to talk. I know everyone around is indulging in PR exercises to keep themselves in the limelight. They go to parties and kind of manipulate their way through to get roles.

Today good PR seems to have become the most important thing. I simply cannot do that.

It is tough waiting for the right role to come your way, but I would still opt for that rather than just doing roles where you have to stand next to a superstar, just to be a part of the film. That’s not my scene. I would rather put my heart and soul into a role. God has been kind to me. I have been approached with meaty roles, always.”

I also believe in taking risks. ‘Jab We Met’ has kind of changed the rules, because it did well despite being a small film and woman-centric.

Geet (her character in the film) is the soul of the film.” Kareena says even if she does a film purely for money, she will have no regrets as she is not answerable to anyone.

“I am impulsive enough to do a film just because I want to make money at that point of time, but right now I don’t want to do that. I have dabbled in everything and come out a winner. But now that work is happening at a fast pace, Kareena is pining for a holiday.

“I am greedy for roles, and my next year is going to be exceptionally busy, with ‘Golmaal 2’, ‘Kambakht Ishq’ and one more film. I would love to go on a holiday and put my feet up. But my mom says now is the time to work hard, I can always holiday later,” she says with a smile.

After Saif came into her life, she has given a huge hit. Would she call him her lucky charm? Laughing loudly she says, “If people want to believe that, so be it. But frankly, that would be taking the credit away from Imtiaaz and my hard work.”

Aishwarya Bachchan launched Longine's sports collection.

2007-12-10T04:44:00.000-08:00

Aishwarya Rai gets sporty Mahalaxmi Race Course.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the launch of Longine's sports collection.
She was also there to launched a sporty version of the Longines watch brand.

Sonam Kapoor second entry into Delhi 6

2007-12-10T04:22:00.000-08:00

Sonam Kapoor is second time lucky ,Although her debut vehicle "Saawariya" slumped at the box office. She has bagged Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Delhi 6".

"I'm second time lucky. If I had to choose one filmmaker after Sanjay Leela Bhansali, I'd have chosen Rakeysh Mehra.

I haven't seen his 'Aks', but I fell in love with 'Rang De Basanti'. I went beyond conventional definitions of the heroine in 'Saawariya'. I hope to do the same in 'Delhi 6'. It's a great follow up," Sonam told IANS in an interview.

Asked about other offers, she said: "They're all coming to my father. He's so proud of me. He keeps saying he never knew I could be such a capable actor and handle the media with dignity and grace."

While her father is scanning all the offers, Sonam is concentrating on "Delhi 6".

"How can I think of anything else right now? I need to focus on my second film. I'm going into a different mood and style here."

Aftab Shivdasani returning to comedy.

2007-12-10T04:11:00.000-08:00

Aftab Shivdasani has decided to return to the farcical fold with "Aankh Micholi"after trying serious marital drama in "Ankahee",

After two comic hits "Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega" and "Masti" and turning down several offers to get seriously funny, Aftab has decided to swerve back into a familiar lane.

Aftab revealed that "I'm going back to comedy with Anant Mahadevan's film which is tentatively titled 'Aankh Micholi'. It's a fun film featuring Fardeen Khan and me,"

"Then there's another comedy with E. Niwas featuring Riteish Deshmukh.

People have enjoyed watching me with Fardeen in 'Love Ke Liye...' and with Riteish in 'Masti'. So I suppose you'd call it a winning combination."

However, the actor doesn't sound too happy about returning to comedy.

"I'm still all for doing different films". But I've to do work that audiences watch. If it's comedy that they want, I'll just have to do that genre for now."

Dino Morea has got attention mainly from women on his 33rd birthday

2007-12-10T04:01:00.000-08:00

Dino Morea's birthday on Sunday is an especially memorable occasion because he has got attention mainly from women, for his appearance in "Dus Kahaniyaan".

Dino told IANS after the accolades he has got for his 10-minute appearance in the story "tits On The Beach" in "Dus Kahaniyaan".

"Dus Kahaniyaan" strings together 10 different stories directed by six directors.

While on the personal front he remains single, on the professional front he couldn't have hoped for a better deal.

His 10-minute appearance has fetched him long stretches of hectic 'hits'. And we aren't just talking about his website. Apparently, the erotic content of the story has had its effect.

Dino's next release "Brahm" too finds him in various compromising positions on screen.

"I do have some lovemaking scenes in 'Brahm'. I don't mind getting intimate on screen as long as it's done tastefully. I wouldn't jump into bed with my co-star as an item in the script."

"We had shot a paint ad with Karan Johar and Kareena and we're shooting half a dozen other ads with top ad filmmakers. My feature films will start shortly. I'm in negotiation with top names. Though some of my productions will feature me, not all.

"i have a number of outside assignments on the floors or in late stages of negotiation."

And does he have anyone special in life? "I brought in my birthday with close friends. No one special in that sense. But I'm looking out for someone to share my life with. Yeah, I'm ready to settle down."

Esha presented her dad a suitcase of clothes on his 72nd birthday Saturday.

2007-12-10T03:41:00.000-08:00

Daughter Esha Deol has taken upon herself the responsibilities of his dad darmendra and even gifted him a suitcase full of clothes on his birthday.

Esha told IANS that "i have been shopping for him all around the world for many months now, collecting the clothes that suit him and he likes to wear. In fact, in the last six months since he has come into the limelight again, I have become his costume designer".

Esha presented her dad a suitcase of clothes on his 72nd birthday Saturday.

"Actually, I don't like shopping for myself. I like shopping only for my dad and my little niece," she added.

"No, dad is not a baby. He's very tough, though with a very soft heart," said the proud daughter.

"He's a hard act to follow. I look for my dad in my male friends and find them quite inadequate. Dad is my teddy bear. I hug him and the world seems a nicer place."

"But not as much as my younger sister Ahana. No one in our entire family resembles dad as much as Ahana. I think he sees a lot of himself in her face, her nose, her eyes, etc."

Ahana, a painter by choice, made a beautiful painting for her father's birthday.

This year Dharmendra was seen in "Life... in a Metro" and "Johnny Gaddar".

Two of Boney Kapoor's productions with no title

2007-12-10T03:27:00.000-08:00

Boney Kapoor's productions are being readied for release in the second half of 2008 - one of them has Salman Khan in the lead and the director is looking for an apt title for the movie.

Boney told IANS that "The Salman starrer which we earlier titled 'Wanted Dead And Alive' is now without a name. We have completed the entire talkies portion in Hyderabad last week. Now only four songs remain to be complete,"

The "No Entry" star plays a cop in the movie, which is a Hindi remake of the Tamil hit "Pokhiri". Other than Salman, Ayesha, Om Puri and Mahesh Manjrekar play important roles in it.

Contrary to rumours my film never got delayed because of Salman. We have been moving ahead on schedule. Salman has been extremely cooperative.

Boney's other production, featuring Nana Patekar and Harman Baweja and directed by Anees Bazmi, is also nearing completion.

"Again there's no title for the film. We like to create an aura of mystery around our projects."

I'm as anxious about Sri's comeback as all her fans. Why wouldn't I want to utilise such talent and beauty from my own home. But we can't put her in any project. The script has to justify Sri's presence. And we're working on it."

So, watch out for Sridevi's comeback vehicle soon.

on Katrina mobile phone salman name is displaced as YAAR

2007-12-10T03:13:00.000-08:00

Salman has confirmed that he may marry katrina. But from Katrina’s side there was no confirmation that she is interested in marrying salman.

There are rumors that Salman and Katrina have split but are denied by both the stars.

Recently when few of the media persons where with her ,said that her mobile phone kept on ringing and the name on the display was YAAR .

While wondering who is her so called ‘Yaar’, the journo’s were later clarified by the fact that it was Salman whose name is stored as ‘Yaar’.

‘Yaar’ seems a bit doubtful word. If Katrina would have been in true love with sallu then why did she store his name as ‘Yaar’ and why not Jaan or Jaanu.

Soha Ali Khan as ‘Chandramukhi’

2007-12-10T03:01:00.000-08:00

Director was keen on casting Soha as ‘Chandramukhi’ in his modern interpretation of ‘Devdas’. Soha Ali Khan developed a good rapport with Sudhir Mishra while shooting for ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’.

However, Mishra’s film will be entirely different from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdaas and is set in the political world. Paro plays a simple girl who evolves into a shrewd politician. Chandramukhi is not a courtesan but an investment banker.

Mishra regrets missing out the chance to work with his favourite actress Soha once again, but he looks forward to make another film with her soon.

Actor Shiney Ahuja and Lara Dutta have been finalized for the role of Devdas and Paro, but incidentally Soha has been dropped from the project because the makers want an international face to play Chandramukhi in the film.

Raghavan does not have a title for his film

2007-12-10T02:44:00.000-08:00

Sriram Raghavan,does not have a title for his film who is the director of films like "Ek Hasina Thi" and "Johnny Gaddar", is now directing a love story and he is stuck at the title for his film and thus cannot get the title song either!

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have been roped in to do the title song and some other tracks. "But I may have to find another composer to supplement their input as they don't have adequate time for the full score," said Sriram.

"Unless I find a title for my film how can my music composers create a title song which I urgently need for my film?" Sriram told IANS as he prepares for the John Abraham-Aishwarya Rai starrer.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have been roped in to do the title song and some other tracks. "But I may have to find another composer to supplement their input as they don't have adequate time for the full score," said Sriram.

"Ek Hasina Thi" and "Johnny Gaddar" were anti-romantic films where the director celebrated revenge and crime.

Admits Sriram: "The John-Aishwarya film would be my first actual romantic film. The characters will lips-sync the songs. And I'm scared! It's the easiest thing in the world to have songs in the background, as I did in my first two films. But to have the characters actually sing on screen is a frightening prospect for me."

My producer Rohan Sippy, my writer Sridhar (who's Sriram's brother) and I have zeroed in on a few options."

Shah Rukh Khan in london

2007-12-05T02:50:00.000-08:00

Even before Om Shanti Om hit theatres across India on Friday, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer had its world premiere in London on Thursday night.

And Shah Rukh mania was visible at the Empire theatre in Leicester Square Garden among Asian and non-Asians alike.

Braving the bad weather, the crowds waited for SRK and the stars to arrive for the red carpet premiere.

Actors Arjun Rampal and Deepika Padukone too invited their fair share of attention, but it was SRK with his six-pack that drew the majority of the crowds.

Feroz khan and Anilkapoor together in Welcome

2007-12-05T02:15:00.000-08:00

this December, Anilkapoor and Feroz khan will reunite on the silver screen in the comedy film, Welcome.

Anilkapoor and Feroz Khan were first seen onscreen together 21 years back in the hugely controversial hit, Jaanbaaz.

For cine buffs who loved the veteran duo in Jaanbaaz, it will be nostalgic to see them essaying serio-comic dons in Welcome. Smiles Anil Kapoor.

"It was fantastic working with Feroz Saab after so long. He played my elder brother in Jaanbaaz and he is playing my elder brother in Welcome as well. I hope we create magic again!"

Remarks director Anees Bazmee, "I'm glad we managed to cast them together. It was completely coincidental and unplanned. I had worked with Anil in No Entry earlier.

Welcome releases worldwide on December 20.

Paceman Brett Lee in "Victory" a film on cricket

2007-12-05T01:59:00.000-08:00

Lee will star in "Victory", a film on cricket to be produced by Vivek Aggarwal and Ajit Pal. Starring alongside Lee is Australian cricketing great Allan Border and fellow Australian cricketers Mike Hussey and Jason Gillespie.

Paceman Brett Lee has long expressed his desire to act in a Bollywood film and now fans of the Australian cricketing legend can look forward to soon seeing him in action on the big screen.

"I am excited to be making my Bollywood debut in 'Victory' and I'm hopeful playing the role of a cricketer will come naturally to me!" said Lee, 31, who earlier this year released "You're The One For Me", a duet with Asha Bhonsle.

Not long ago, Lee had said: "I would love to appear in a Bollywood movie one day soon. I have had a couple of offers but my schedule at the moment is primarily focused on cricket and family. The time will come and I can't wait!"

The shooting of the film will commence in Australia in January 2008 during the India-Australia cricket series and will feature more than 20 current and recent cricket stars from around the globe

"This is a huge boost to Indo-Australian film trade and follows the success of 'Heyy Babyy' and the anticipated release of 'Love Story 2050', both of which were shot in Australia," said the film's Australian producer, Anupam Sharma of Films and Casting Temple.

In "Victory", Ajit Pal makes his directorial feature debut. The film will be presented by one of the leading Indian production houses, AdLabs.

International cricket stars include Simon Jones and Saj Mahmood from England and New Zealand's Craig McMillan, Daryl Tuffey, Nathan Astle and Martin Crowe.

The lead actor is Harman Baweja, who recently shot his debut futuristic film "Love Story 2050" set in South Australia. The film stars Anupam Kher, Amrita Rao and Gulshan Grover among others.

Amitabh Bachchan's compliment on Saawariya

2007-12-05T01:43:00.000-08:00

Amitabh Bachchan will remain the highest compliment received by “Saawariya” stars Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor with a letter and a beautiful bunch of flowers

“Have you heard Beethoven’s symphony? There’s a loud orchestra followed by a thin flute sound…This was the genius composer’s interpretation of desire and destiny…

The destiny loud and ominous, the desire soft and gentle. It’s like the two protagonists in ‘Saawariya’,” says Amitabh.

“Ranbir is the storm. Sonam is the soft breeze. Ranbir’s presence is a storm, and Sonam is the graceful, calm, gentle breeze that flowed around him.

The narrative is almost like a Beethoven symphony, where the thunderous sound of the orchestra is always followed by the soft thin flute - a symbolic interpretation of gentle desire and overpowering destiny.”

Himesh Reshammiya's songs in Halla Bol

2007-12-05T01:24:00.000-08:00

songs of the latest Rajkumar Santoshi film is all at good track.

Halla Bol starring Ajay Devgan, Pankaj Kapoor and Vidya Balan.
The film is all set to move you with its story line like all other Rajkumar Santoshi films and has some real good tracks to listen to as it has been composed by none other than Himesh Reshammiya.

Amrita Rao backed out of the Yash Raj movie

2007-12-05T00:52:00.000-08:00

Amrita Rao has denied doing a Yash Raj films .

This seems little vibrating and the reason to this has been said that there is a sequence in which the hero and the heroine get to be involved in a passionate lip 2 lip kiss and due to this scene amrita has denied the total film offer . The hero in this film is said to be Ranbhir kapoor .

But when questioned about this, amrita said that these are all rumors and said that she backed out of the movie due to other reason and not due to the kissing scene.

This film will be directed by Sidharath Raj Anand .

Vidya Balan waiting to play a completely funny character

2007-12-05T00:34:00.000-08:00

Vidya Balan is trying hard to transform her looks and the serious image that she portrays onscreen by making a conscious choice of not only different characters but also different attires and hairstyles.
Watch out for her upcoming flick, Aziz Mirza's Lucky Charm, where she is pitted opposite Shahid Kapoor.

The actress has been playing in serious characters in almost all her ventures right from Parineeta, to Lage Raho Munnabhai, Heyy Babyy and now Bhool Bhulaiyaa. "Makers haven't offered me full fledged comedy roles yet, but I am hopeful that some good director, keeping faith in my comic abilities, would offer me such a role. I am dying to play a completely funny character," says Vidya.

Speaking about her forthcoming venture Halla Bol she says, "The story of this film is actually the journey of a man (Ajay Devgan) from being a reel hero to a real life hero. I play his wife, who stands by him throughout this journey. He stands up for what he believes in, though it is a difficult choice for him to make. I always hold up a mirror for him. There is certain consciousness that my character carries for him. Our families often do that and that is exactly what this girl, Sneha, does for him." Speaking about Ajay Devgan she says, "Undoubtedly he carries a 'serious actor' tag along with him, but he has also done some good comedies, which reflect more often in his off-screen behaviour on the sets when he is forever up to some prank on his co-stars.It was good fun working with him."

Ask her on her being linked to her co-stars John Abraham and now Shahid Kapoor, Vidya admits, "Frankly speaking these rumours troubled me earlier. I used to be very upset and angry. Sometimes I cried along as to why my name is being associated with something that is completely false. Now, I have overcome all that. I realised that as long as I am single my name will always be linked with my male co-stars to create some controversy or the other. It's the cost that we as celebrities have to pay". She signs off.

Halla Bol is postponed by two weeks.

2007-12-05T00:29:00.000-08:00

after success of “Saawariya” and “Om Shanti Om” at the box office, director Rajkumar Santoshi is playing safe by postponing the release of his new movie “Halla Bol” by two weeks.

Though the director was out of the country when the producers took the decision to shift the film’s release, Santoshi is all for it as “Taare Zameen Par” and “Welcome” were to be released on the same day

“Since there’re two other big films scheduled for Dec 21, I see no harm in being cautious and shifting “Halla Bol” forward. The film’s leading man, Ajay Devgan, sat down with the producers and decided this. I agree completely with their decision,” said Santoshi.

Santoshi is currently in Los Angeles finalising the technicians for his two lavish period films, one on emperor Ashoka, which he will begin shooting in the beginning of 2008, and the “Ramayan”, which comes at the end of next year.

Both the films have actor Ajay Devgan in the lead.

Saif Ali Khan does not keep in regular touch with Sharmila Tagore .

2007-12-05T00:14:00.000-08:00

Sharmila Tagore grouse against son Saif Ali Khan. She says he does not keep in regular touch with her.

“On his birthday he complained to Soha that he hadn’t heard from either of his parents. In fact, both the parents had sent him a birthday SMS, father (Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi) from Delhi and mother from Toronto, to both his New York and Indian numbers. But you can’t hold grudges against Saif. He’ll charm you within moments.”

At least when I SMS my daughters Saba (Ali Khan) and Soha (Ali Khan) they reply immediately. But Saif is impossible. He gets in touch at three in the morning when he’s in trouble. But when I want him he’s nowhere to be found,” Sharmila told IANS.

With Saif blossoming into one of the finest actors in the country and Soha coming into her own with films like “Rang De Basanti”, Sharmila is one proud mother.

Well, we all know who her favourite actor is as she just can’t stop talking about “Omkara” and Saif.

“From ‘Hum Tum’ to ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ to ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Omkara’…the diversity is admirable. I really pray for him because he has to get better and better,” said Sharmilaoha, her mother says, initially showed no inclination to be in movies. “After she worked in a bank, she wanted to act. And my husband and I didn’t discourage her.”

“She’s dealt quite well with the strange and professional atmosphere and the hurtful criticism like, ‘You look like your mother and you’ve the acting talent of your father’.”

But Sharmila adds: “Come to think of it, Saif had to go through the worst barbs when he came in. To a large extent he has prepared the way for Soha.”

Sharmila knows that her kids have to find their own way of life.

Sharmila and Soha will be seen in Aparna Sen’s film “Jewel Box”.

“That project will happen if the finances are in place. I love my character. If it’s made I’ll have a ball doing it.”

“It’s very culture-specific drama, about three different generations of Bengali women and what jewellery means to them. For my character it means better bargaining power in the household. For the second generation jewellery is an investment. For the third generation it funds a vision. Like ‘Omkara’, Aparna’s film is culture-specific. It’ll work only in Bengali.”

She speaks highly of her co-stars - Govinda and Konkana Sen Sharma - in the project.

But apart from this project, Sharmila does not have any films. Her charity work, gardening and reading keep her busy.

“At the moment I don’t have any other films on hand. I keep myself busy with my work for Unicef and with gardening and reading which are my passions. And of course meeting my children, which I don’t get to do that often.”

Akshay's upcoming venture ”Welcome”

2007-12-04T23:55:00.000-08:00

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar,ending this year 2007 with his upcoming venture ”Welcome” which is a comedy of the year.

His successful tryst of this year in box office are”Namastey London”, ‘Heyy Babby” and ”Bhool Bhulaiyaa”

”Welcome”, directed by Anees Bazmi, a multi starrer comedy is set for release on December 20 on the eve of Eid and Christma.

The film marks the return of the Akshay-Katrina pairing for a third time, besides assembling the biggest ensemble cast comprising Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Feroz Khan, Nana Patekar and Mallika Sherawat.

Akshay, who is presently shooting for ”Singh Is King” says, ”Earlier, everyone said I was synonymous with action.

Akshay said he was not bidding adieu to comedy. ”Comedy comes as naturally to me as action. Next year I have a variety of films on the anvil. I am getting back to action with ‘Chandni Chowk To China and Tashan’ . But for now I want everyone to concentrate on ‘Welcome’ and welcome the new year with a bang,” he said.

Bipasha Basu performanceon31stdec

2007-12-04T23:38:00.000-08:00

Bipasha Basu is going to rock the audience on 31st December.

Every year, filmstars perform for events and functions which adds extra weight to their cash boxes. This year Bipasha Basu will do it in J.W.Mariott for 90 lakh.

Mallika Sherawat did last year for 50 lakhs.Talking about New Year eve’s programme held every year in this five-star hotel, this year they have dusky beauty Bipasha to rock the audience with a 30 minutes performance.
Before this, Bipasha had never said yes for such programmes, but seems that the lucrative offer of 90 lakhs was too much to resist!!

Madhuri plan to a new film

2007-12-04T23:01:00.000-08:00

Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film “Aaja Nachle” already attracting the crowds - and controversy - there is talk on her next movie

“I haven’t signed anything new. I haven’t planned any new project as yet. And it isn’t because I want to see how my so-called comeback is accepted,” Madhuri told IANS.

“The box office outcome of ‘Aaja Nachle’ has nothing to do with my future in films. I’ll sign another film if I like it,” she said.

She pondered for a while and said, “We’ll see how it goes. Maybe I could again shoot in India during the kids’ vacations. Or then the film could be shot in the US.”

The actress said: “What rubbish! Yashraj Films and I had decided that I should be here 15 days before the film’s release. I think two weeks is a decent period to acquaint people with a film.”

Madhuri admits she had never gone all-out for any of her earlier films. “Times have changed. Now you need to tell people to come and see your film. It’s like inviting guests for a daughter’s wedding. And you know what? I’m enjoying it.”

Vidya Balan'sthink towards George Clooney

2007-12-04T22:45:00.000-08:00

Stars like Brad Pitt, Enrique and Tom Cruise keep coming and going… but George Clooney will always be there,” Vidya says with a huge smile on her face.

He is very charming and unfortunately, very inaccessible,” says the actor.

This discussion on men begins when Vidya is asked why she is always linked with her co-stars. “I am single and therefore an easy target. But if people have to link me, I would rather they do it with Clooney,” she laughs.

Ranbir Kapoor will be the face of Raj Kumar Hirani’s next movie.

2007-11-19T11:00:00.000-08:00

Although his debut hasn’t exactly set the cash registers ringing, RANBIR KAPOOR seems to have caught many directors attention. The latest is that Ranbir has been finalized to replace Shah Rukh Khan in Raju Hirani’s next.

This will be Ranbir’s third film after his dream debut with Bhansali and Yashraj’s next. The film is based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, Five-Point Someone. Shah Rukh opted out of the film when differences cropped up between him and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Raju Hirani, we hear, is much relievaead after Ranbir gave him the nod Our source says, “Raju Hirani was in a fix as his Munnabhai 3 is stuck due to Sanjay Dutt’s legal problems and Shah Rukh Khan opted out of his other film.

Hirani held detailed narration session with Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachan, yoo. Out source reveals.Both of them were keen to do the film. However, Abhishek’s dates were already booked for Dilli 6, and Hrithik was busy with the pre-production of his films with Anurag Basu and Krrish 2 respectively.

The moment Hirani saw the promos of Ranbir’s debut, he made up his mind to approach him. He Says

I make my own Impression.

2007-11-19T10:48:00.000-08:00

If her B-town image is taken into cognizance, KATRINA KAIF seems to have taken over the ice-maiden tag from AISHWARYA herself. Looking aloof most of time, and not allowing the mention of SALMAN KHAN. But take off a few layers and Katrina opens up.

It is her family that remains her favorite topic. My mother lives in Chennai and I have six sisters, In fact, I’ve never felt the need to have girl friends because I’m very close to my sisters. All of us bond together like great buddies. I’m closest to my second oldest sister CHRISTINE. She is very kind and stable and has really influenced my life, Kat says.

So, does that mean she has no really close friends in Bollywood or elsewhere “Actually, I have made a lot of friends in Bollywood. VIPUL SHAH and I get on really well. SAJID NADIADWALA and DAVID DHAWAN are two friends who keep coming home and we let our hair down, she says.

Jackie Shroff’s next movie to him BoxOffice

2007-11-19T10:37:00.000-08:00

The JACKIE SHROFF starrer, Bank ready to hit the screens in the next few weeks. Directed and produced by a rookie, ARUN KUMAR, Bank, is a suspense thriller that involves around a multi crorebank robbery.

RAGHUVARAN, RAHULDEV, ABBAS and ARCHANA are playing the lead roles in the film that was shot extensively in Hyderabad and Mumbai. Jakie is playing the villain who masterminds the Rs 50 crore bank heist.

I am thankful to Jackie Shroff, Rahul Dev, Raghuvarn, Abbas and Archana for their ready acceptance to do the film. It’s fast paced thriller that revolves around a bank robbery. I hope the audience likes the film, says Arun Kumar.

Why Aadesh made music for B-grade films

2007-11-19T09:55:00.000-08:00

The music director is going to Hollywood, but what is it that stopped him in Bollywood? AADESH SRIVASTAVA, Who has composed music for high profile film like Baabul and Baghban has surprisingly spent most of his time making music for B-grade films.

When we recently spoke to the music man, he had a surprising answer to give, “I won’t beg anyone to let me make music. It doesn’t suit my temperament.

The music industry is dominated by a handful of people who listen to English music and copy their tunes. This is not my goal. I have values that set me against all this. “Talk about not compromising!.

Why Aadesh made music for B-grade films

2007-11-18T06:27:00.000-08:00

The music director is going to Hollywood, but what is it that styopped him in Bollywood? AADESH SRIVASTAVA, Who has composed music for high profile film like Baabul and Baghban has surprisingly spent most of his time making music for B-grade films.

When we recently spoke to the music man, he had a surprising answer to give, “I won’t beg anyone to let me make music. It doesn’t suit my temperament. The music industry is dominated by a handful of people who listen to English music and copy their tunes.

This is not my goal. I have values that set me against all this. “Talk about not compromising!.

Nana Patekar goes bare-chested

2007-11-18T05:18:00.000-08:00

SALMAN KHAN is all set to play Tarzan, but actor NANA PATEKAR, we hear, has beaten him to it. Apparently, Nana has already performed Tarzan-like stunts for a film titled Horn Ok Pleasss,

And besides going bare-chested for the stunts, Nana has adorned the Gandhi cap while performing the action sequences.Wondering how a bare-chested Nana will look? Well, let us tell you that he stunned the unit members when he removed his shirt and performed all those rope stunts.

However, he has a well-toned body and can give any fitness freak a run for their money.

Hrishitaa:The art of leaving

2007-11-18T05:01:00.000-08:00

KAMAAL KHAN's venture Deshdrohi is in trouble again. Not so long ago, GRACY SINGH gave grief to Khan when she fled from Dubai and returned to Mumbai leaving his hoot half way.
Now,HRISHITAA BHATT is threatening to quit the film.

If sources are to be believed, Hrishitaa is miffed with Khan for filming a song on Gracy, which was meant to be picturised on her. Khan admits that Hrishitaa is very upset with him. He said that she had rehearsed on that song in Mumbai, but he finally decided to shoot the same song with Gracy in Dubai, before she left.

That's only because he felt that the song suited Gracy more. So, that settles the matter for now. What She says

Dino's apologies to neighbour's

2007-11-17T23:15:00.000-08:00

Diwali time brings nostalgic moments for DINO MOREA. He said that as a child, he loved bursting crackers and the mischievous kid that he was.

He used to take great pleasure in shooting rockets into people's homes!Now that he is all grown up, he can't quite believe what he did as a kid. I really that what I did then was so harmful.

And I'd crackers cause harm to the environment.They contribute to global warming, which is not a good thing,"That's why this Diwali too, Dino preferred staying away from all the revelry Sensible, na?

Hrithik’s way to Hollywood

2007-11-17T11:48:00.000-08:00

BRAD PITT’s management firm of 25 years, has recently made an offer to India’s heartthrob HRITHIK ROSHAN to Cast him in HOLLYWOOD. The actor, apparently, has been approached numerous times by many Hollywood firms and roles in films such as Pink Panther 2, but he’s rejected all previously-presented opportunities.

Hrithik, however, has agreed to pursue this firm’s office His spokesperson from the US announced that Hrithik was reassured of being considered in a category no less than Brad Pitt’s.

We were told Hrithik is not in negotiations yet to do any film but is currently review in a number of screenplays being sent to him by his new managers in Hollywood for his debut project.

He is taking his time and being selective to ensure the quality os his debut film in Hollywood. Let’s watch this man take India places.

Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor way to Friends again

2007-11-17T11:29:00.000-08:00

Nothing is permanent here, not friendship, not enmity. And that’s why we didn’t raise our eyebrows when we heard about the patch-up story of friends-turned-foes-turned friends PRIYANKA CHOPRA and KAREENA KAPOOR.

One hears that better sense has prevailed and the firls have called for a truce. For all those who came in late, Priyanka, HARMAN BAWEJA, Kareena and SHAHID KAPUR once made a friendly foursome and were oftenspotted standing ruined their friendship.

And recently post the Kareena-Shahid split, the two girls met at SRK’s birthday bash at SANJAY KAPOOR’s place and decided to break the ice and made up So, till the next round, it’s ceasefire…

Lara Dutta launches her website

2007-11-17T11:21:00.000-08:00

Actress LARA DUTTA’s popularity is soaring. And the girl, who was in Paris recently for a book launch, is determined to maintain good relations with one and all, and even with most of all her fans. For this, she has launched her own official websites and will interact with her admirers through the internet.

“I’m here because of them. It’ll be a good experience interacting with my fans and what better way than the internet?” she says.

Amrita on Farah’s special screening

2007-11-17T11:12:00.000-08:00

FARAH KHAN wanted AMRITA RAO to be part of her latest venture and make an appearance in the song that features 31 actors. But, Amrita was caught up with shooting and couldn’t quite adjust her dates, so she had to give the cameo a miss.

However, what she wasn’t going to miss was the special screening of the film. Farah invited her for it, and as luck would have it, the actress was shooting for ANIL KAPOOR’s Short cut, but fortunately, within the city.

So, Amrita quickly dropped in during the interval, said a quick hi to everybody. That’s because she had shooting the next day. And SRK or not, she too has to be professional, na!

Will Saif,Shahid work together?

2007-11-17T11:04:00.000-08:00

The non-friendly vibes between SHAHID KAPUR and FARDEEN KHAN is an old story. But with SAIF and KAREENA’s new-found love story, one wonders if these two handsome heroes will ever share screen space together?

Reportedly, KEN GHOSH who made Ishq Vishq and Fida starring Shahid Kapur in the lead role wanted to cast both Saif and Shahid together in his next film. However, Ghosh is quick to clarify, “No that’s not true. I have not worked with Saif till now and I did not think of casting him in my next movie. Shahid is apt for the role, and so, I have cast him only in my next film.” We wonder if the two SKs will even be seen working together?

Karan:Keep gossip away…

2007-11-17T11:00:00.000-08:00

Guess whom we spotted at a restaurant recently? None other than KARAN JOHAR with SAIF ALI KHAN, ARJUN RAMPAL, BIPASHA BASU and others. And while they were busy talking, KJo noticed that a table close by was being given away.

So he quizzed the manager about this. Now, we’ve heard that Karan likes his privacy and prefers to have empty tables around him at such places. After all, he wants to keep gossip at bay,na?

Sheriyn gets outrageous

2007-10-28T02:09:00.000-07:00

Remember SHERLYN CHOPRA? Yes, Bollywood's new dare-to-bare bare bombshell who has taken the whole nation, especially the male population.

On a wild chase and has become a rage on the net. Chopra has gone ahead and added another feather to her cap and this time, the outrageous sensation of Bollywood is allo set to shoot for a video for her album Outrageous-End Of the Beginning.

"It will gbe a kick ass album and my fans will get to see some of my outrageous dance moves. Just wait and watch. how the album shapes up," she promises.

And, when asked more about it, She says ace fashion designer WENDELL RODERICKS will be styling her look and ASHLEY LOBO will be teaching her some wild outregeous dance moves for her album.

Raima Sen is all set to Kill Chabbra

2007-10-28T01:53:00.000-07:00

She may have walked the ramp but is all set to get back to business.
Actress RAIMA SEN will soon begin shooting for ONIR BAHN's next film interestingly titled Kill Chabbra. Filmmaker Onir, who's made movies such as My Brother Nikhil and Bas Ek Pal, is coming up with a thriller called Kill Chabbra. Since, the film is in the conceptualisation stage, Onir isn't saying much. It's a revenge story.

Fast-paced and apt for today's youth. is all he's willing to give away. The movie will be co-produced by actor SANJAY SURI, too.

"I've already signed on Raima Sen, GUL PANAG, MANISH KAUL and Sanjay Suri, and I'm on the lookout for another male actor." says Onir. The film will be directed by ASHWINI MALLICK. About turning producer, Onir says,

"This way we can work with projects of our interest. It'll make life more interesting."

WHY DOES jAVED LIKE VADA PAV?

2007-10-28T01:19:00.000-07:00

Another comeback actor, who is getting maximum applause, is JAVED JAFFERY. He has not only made a late comeback into mainstream cinema, but is getting both, aplause and roles.

We caught up with him recently and he told us. "It feels great when people come to me and appreciate my roles, the more recent Dhamal and now close to this I'm doing another comedy called Vada Pav.

It is Mumbai's staple diet and I ahve grown up gorging on it." We wonder what's next on his menu!

Rishi Kapoor to play himself again

2007-10-28T01:11:00.000-07:00

After Om Shanti Om , Rishi Kapoor will be playing himself (the actor) in another film to be produced by Bobby Bedi. But unlike in Om Shanti Om where he just does a cameo, in this film he has a full-fledged role. The film titled Hadbahedi will be directed by actor Annu Kapoor’s elder brother Ranjeet Kapoor. Ranjeet Kapoor has been a popular writer and has written dialogues for several films including Mangal Pandey, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Lajja, Bandit Queen, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.

“Yes, Rishi Kapoor will play himself in the film”, says Ranjeet Kapoor who more recently has written the film Halla Bol .

“The film is based in a village called Hadbahedi , hence the title. The village is quite neglected as compared to the rest of the country so they are quite underdeveloped. But there are no problems whatsoever in the village as people are very honest".

So where does Rishi Kapoor fit into all of this? “People of the village find out that the great Rishi Kapoor was born in this village. So they invite him to the village and it is when he accepts their invitation that all the chaos in the village begins.

It is basically a mixture of illusion and reality”, says the director.

Apart from Rishi Kapoor, the film also stars Priyanshu Chatterjee, Kulraj Randhawa and Annu Kapoor apart from a number of students from The National School of Drama (NSD).

Rishi Kapoor to play himself again

2007-10-28T01:07:00.000-07:00

After Om Shanti Om , Rishi Kapoor will be playing himself (the actor) in another film to be produced by Bobby Bedi. But unlike in Om Shanti Om where he just does a cameo, in this film he has a full-fledged role. The film titled Hadbahedi will be directed by actor Annu Kapoor’s elder brother Ranjeet Kapoor. Ranjeet Kapoor has been a popular writer and has written dialogues for several films including Mangal Pandey, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Lajja, Bandit Queen, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.

“Yes, Rishi Kapoor will play himself in the film”, says Ranjeet Kapoor who more recently has written the film Halla Bol . “The film is based in a village called Hadbahedi , hence the title. The village is quite neglected as compared to the rest of the country so they are quite underdeveloped. But there are no problems whatsoever in the village as people are very honest.

So where does Rishi Kapoor fit into all of this? “People of the village find out that the great Rishi Kapoor was born in this village. So they invite him to the village and it is when he accepts their invitation that all the chaos in the village begins.It is basically a mixture of illusion and reality”, says the director.

Apart from Rishi Kapoor, the film also stars Priyanshu Chatterjee, Kulraj Randhawa and Annu Kapoor apart from a number of students from The National School of Drama (NSD).

Mumbai Salsa journeys the lives of four men and women

2007-10-28T00:56:00.000-07:00

For guys, it’s never so easy getting laid and for you women getting marriage proposals is like buying ice from an Eskimo. At least that’s what Manoj Tyagi’s Mumbai Salsa suggests.

Mumbai Salsa journeys the lives of four men and women. The eight hang out in a night club called Mumbai Salsa and that is where two lost-in-love people Rajeev (Vir Das) and Maya meet (Manjari Fadnis). After a drunken one night stand, the two decide to date. But what happens when Rajeev gets a job in Singapore? The stories of their friends too are based on relationships. While one has a commitment problem, the other yearns to be loved. While one is completely traditional in thought of marriage the other is married.

Quite a bit of the screenplay is lifted from various episodes of the American Sitcom Friends which is clearly an influence from the writer’s point of view. In fact even the plot line can be easily fitted into the ten seasons of friends.

One good thing about the film is that it doesn’t drag. However, some of the double meaning jokes do not even generate a smirk on your face.

We have been there, seen that. Multiple stories with relationship problems are getting old especially when there is nothing new to offer. It was digestible in Jhankaar Beats, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Salaam-e-Ishq, Metro but the audience has witnessed this long enough.

But one thing is for sure... Immediately when I see Vikram Bhatt’s name as the presenter I expect this to be one bad movie but Manoj Tyagi is definitely more competent than Vikram Bhatt.

The director has written films like Page 3, Apaharan, Corporate , etc. but one wishes that he had chosen a fresh theme like the ones in these films for his directorial debut.

Mumbai Salsa is a near below average film. The target audience will get bored and the front benchers will be disappointed as well.

Aishwarya refuses item number in Abhishek’s film?

2007-10-28T00:43:00.000-07:00

Abhishek and Aishwarya after marriage were hot property as a couple onscreen as well as off screen. The Bachchans onscreen worth was already proved by the national hit number Kajrare in Bunty Aur Babli which featured the Bachchan trio together. But what many do not know is that Aishwarya wasn’t too keen on the item number and gave in to the demand after a lot of thinking on her part.

Goldie Behl perhaps had similar plans. The director through hubby Abhishek seemingly offered an item number to Aishwarya though Priyanka Chopra was the lead heroine for Drona . But with some minor consideration Aishwarya reportedly put down both the director and her husband.

Considering the fact that Aishwarya’s kitty is now filled with some prestigious projects and international films like Pink Panther 2 , it is not surprising that the former Miss World quietly refused the offer from Goldie Behl rendering more importance to her individual career than wanting to add zing to Abhishek’s film.

The duo of Abhishek and Goldie Behl reportedly then went and approached the dusky damsel Bipasha Basu for the item number in Drona . Besides the fact that Bips shares a good friendship with Abhishek!

But things turned awry again when Bipasha wasn’t too confident whether Priyanka would edge her out as the main highlight in the film. That forced Bipasha to step back and refute her presence in Drona .

So while Aishwarya is focused on Hollywood films for the time being and with Abhishek’s professional and personal life going forward in the right direction, the search for Goldie Behl’s item girl continues.

Ranbir Kapoor signed for Rajkumar Hirani’s next?

2007-10-28T00:27:00.000-07:00

After the tremendous response that Rajkumar Hirani’s Lage Raho Munnabhai got last year, he became one of the most celebrated actors in the industry.

Though ‘Munnabhai’ didn’t go for Oscars, it was highly appreciated by audiences and everyone has been eagerly waiting to know for what Raju has to offer next.

There have been a number of revelations about Hirani’s next project, starting from the film being based on Chetan Bhagat’s successful novel, Five Point Someone. The project got bigger when Shah Rukh Khan’s name got associated with it.

But then came a rumour that SRK is not a part of the film anymore and Shah Rukh confirmed of not doing the film in one of his latest interviews. Everyone remained clueless as to who will be the lead in Hirani’s next.

However, according to a source, we have learnt that Ranbir Kapoor has been finalised to play the lead role in Rajkumar Hirani’s film. Though the official announcement is yet to be made, the source confirms that Ranbir is almost finalised as the lead actor for the film.

Ranbir Kapoor will be marking his debut with Saawariya on November 9. Apart from Hirani’s film, he is also said to have signed Siddharth Anand’s next with Yash Raj Films.

Kareena and Shahid's farewell kiss!

2007-10-28T00:24:00.000-07:00

In all probability the two lovers had their last lip-lock on the sets of 'Jab We Met'.Now that both Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur have admitted they have separated, the picture is becoming clearer as to when they began drifting apart.

According to sources, the rift appeared mid-way through the making of 'Jab We Met'. When Shahid and Bebo began shooting the film they used to be upbeat and inseparable on the sets. Half way through the film they were not the same anymore.

However, sources say, the two actors never let their personal differences affect their work.So when director Imtiaz Ali asked them to shoot a passionate kissing scene, the two did not show any reservations.

Members from the film's crew say Shahid and Bebo had no difficulty in stoking up passion and giving a perfect kissing scene.Alas, it was only later that the news of their split came to the fore.So that was most likely the last time Shahid and Kareena kissed each other.

Smoking in public lands Shah Rukh Khan in trouble

2007-10-28T00:21:00.000-07:00

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been issued a legal notice by an NGO for smoking in public during two recent events - the Twenty20 cricket match in Mumbai and Hindustan Times Summit in Delhi.The NGO, National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) issued legal notice to SRK for smoking in public during two recent events.

NOTE, an anti-tobacco NGO, which is already into a legal battle with mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan over his movie posters showing him smoking cigar,issued legal notice through its lawyer Friday.

The NGO has threatened to sue the King Khan for promoting smoking in public places, which is banned under the Anti-Tobacco Act.The notice to SRK has been issued under Sections 4 and 5 (3) of cigarette and other tobacco products (prohibition of advertisements and regulation of trade and commerce, production, supply and distribution) Act, 2003."Images of Shah Rukh Khan inhaling smoke were shown on Doordarshan during its telecast of the Twenty20 cricket match in Mumbai on October 20. The national television channel's telecast of such outrageous images is another act worth condemnation, "NOTE general secretary Dr Shekhar Salkar said.

Prior to this incident, SRK was shown sitting on the dais with a lighted cigarette in his hand during the Hindustan Times Summit in Delhi on October 12 and 13, NOTE said.

Incidentally, notice to SRK came on the day of the release of Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking, starring John Abraham.The film depicts the hazardous effects of tobacco consumption.

Amitabh Bachchan is a favourite actor of Egyptians

2007-10-28T00:13:00.000-07:00

Celina Jaitley who has been made the Brand Ambassador of Egypt by the Egyptian Board, says that Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan is the favourite actor of the local people.In a release in Mumbai, Celina also said the Egyptians are also big fans of Bollywood films.

According to the release, Celina made a trip down to Cairo to see the dynamic metropolis, which is also the largest city in the Middle East.This also happens to be her first trip to Egypt.

"I was not sure how popular our Bollywood films were there. But to my surprise, they seemed to be big fans of our movies and Amitabh Bachchan happened to be their favourite actor.

Most of them wanted to know if I had acted with Mr.Bachchan and asked me all sorts of questions about him," she said.

The highlights of Celina's visit were a visit to the Giza Pyramids, few meetings with the tourism authority of Egypt to create India-Egypt relations especially in the field of entertainment.

She was completely awestruck by the tallest structure in the world standing for over 3,800 years.

It is a narrow passage, which measures about 3-1/2 feet wide by almost 4 feet high. It can be tiring and dangerous but Celina checked in while many of her friends backed out, the release added.

Shah Rukh calls 'Robot' with Shankar

2007-10-28T00:11:00.000-07:00

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly called off 'Robot' with South Indian director Shankar.

There was a lot of talk about the film but now due to creative differences between the King Khan and Shankar, the two have decided to part ways amicably and are not doing the film together anymore.

The Superstar admits that he will not be doing 'Robot' saying, "Yes, we have called it off. We were not happy with a few things; his take on the film was completely different from mine.

We had worked very hard on the film and it is sad that we had to call it off. Both Shankar and I decided that we won't make it together."

His next project will be Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 2', the sequel of 'Don', which will begin at the end of 2008 and his next release will be 'Om Shanti Om'.

Arshad Warsi turns film producer

2007-10-28T00:08:00.000-07:00

Even though Arshad Warsi confesses he does not have sharp business acumen, he admits being a creative artist. Arshad is now turning producer.

The talented actor is set to launch his production company named Shooting Star Pvt Ltd.Not just producing, Arshad is also working on the script, screenplay and dialogues of what will be the first film to be produced by him.

The actor says he has been writing the script for some time and a rough draft is ready.It is learnt that big corporate houses are showing interest in investing money into films to be produced by Arshad.

The first project will reportedly be directed by Raja Sen, who is presently directing 'Krazy 4' for Rakesh Roshan.However, Arshad refuses to confirm anything. He says an official announcement will be made once the final draft of the script is ready.

SRK, Kajol to star together

2007-10-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly said that he is free for some time as he is not doing Shanker's Robot and Raj Kumar Hirani's next venture. He will now be working on Karan Johar's next film titled 'My Name Is Khan'.The shooting will begin by the end of December with a shooting stint in the US where the film is based.

It is said that Karan wants to capture the US winter as it is a part of the script. Sources reveal that the film brings together Kajol opposite him after a gap of over six years.

An industry source says, "The film 'My Name Is Khan' is about how people with Muslim names are viewed with suspicion internationally after the terror attacks in the United States.

The King Khan is extremely excited about this project and has been equating his personal experiences as a Muslim traveller abroad with the film's subject."

AKSHAY KUMAR's Bhool Bhulaiyaa breaking all records

2007-10-22T09:26:00.000-07:00

Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a remake of the 1993 Malayalam blockbuster Manichitratzu. Priyadarshan was once an assistant to director Fazil and he has faithfully adapted Fazil's film, scene by scene. In fact at one point, both Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar, playing psychiatrists, break into almost the same English dialogue-I'm going to break all conventional boundaries of psychiatry.

What the psychiatrists are attempting is to unravel the mysterious happenings in a large, ancient residence, in which, once upon a time a nobleman imprisoned a beautiful dancer, beheaded her lover and was forcibly going to marry her but she committed suicide.

Her beleaguered soul seems to be hovering around so crockery shatters by it self, people are inexplicably injured and of course the sound of gunghroos is heard all night.

Eddie Murphy used to do this great comic riff about why you never see Black people in a horror movie. Because, he said, black people are too smart. As soon as the first door creaks, they'll get the hell out of there.

Which is what the America-returned couple in Bhool Bhuliya should have done. But despite firm warnings, Siddharth and Avni, played by Shiney Ahuja and Vidya Balan, persist on staying and straying into locked rooms.

SRK: The real hero?

2007-10-22T09:19:00.000-07:00

It was Saturday night fever all right. Only, the venue was Brabourne Stadium and not a swish nightclub and the guests were thousands of Indian cricket fans, who had come to see T20 World Champs India get their sweet revenge (and sweet it sure was!) against Australia at the first international T20 match in India. So what if Team India lost the ODI series, this win camouflaged all the bitter memories of the past.

The stadium was packed (blue was the most seen colour in the stands), the mood was electric and the DJ did a terrific job of playing the right music at the right time. Needless to say, ‘Chak De’ was the most played song, but there was a good mix of ‘Dhoom Machale,’ ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom,’ ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ and in the second last over of the match, ‘The Heat is On.’ And believe us, it couldn’t have gotten hotter!

'93 blasts: Sanjay Dutt surrenders

2007-10-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, received his judgement copy on Monday afternoon and was remanded to judicial custody by the Special TADA court.

Dutt, who was out on bail received the copy of the judgement following which he surrendered before the TADA court.

Earlier on Saturday, he had got a minor reprieve as he did not receive his judgement copy, because it was not ready then.

However, court had handed over the 4,340-page judgement to 13 convicts, including 10 who have been awarded death sentence, that day.

Dutt, who was sentenced to six-year rigorous imprisonment on July 31, had spent a few weeks in Pune's Yerawada jail before being granted interim bail by the Supreme Court.

The apex court, while granting him bail, had instructed him to surrender once he received a copy of the judgement.

Himesh Reshammiya:Girl troubles!

2007-10-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

Music director HIMESH REHSAMMIYA has turned actor, but we hear that the man is having trouble finding a girl opposite him in the karzre make to be directed by SATISH KAUSHIK However, members of the unit dismiss these rumours by saying that they haven't even made an effort to begin looking for the lead actress.

" We are looking at launching a fresh face, and that's not an easy job. Mostly fashion pageant contestatns-like a Miss World. will be considered. But absolutely nothing has been finalized. Satish Kaushik is still scripting for the film," says a source.

Who will be the next HANNSIKAA MOTWANI opposite this actor with a topi, that's the question!

HRITHIK ROSHAN Lost few kilos(Lean & leaner)

2007-10-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

Ask Hrithik Roshan what he is up to these days and the answer is "work. work and more work. I have been really busy with my upcoming movie. " And when will people get to see that work on screen? "Every good thing makes you wall. Well, the movie is finally over and I am glad about that. It took its time because we were aiming for perfection." he says

After achieving 'perfection', is he sure that he has a winner on his hands? " The promos have got a good response and that is the first battle won.

However, it is difficult to predict something like this and I don't easily jump to conclusions. I just hope that after seeing the film, the audience well feel that it was worth the wait, " he says.

For that, the audience will surely have to wait, but the amount of weight he has lost for the film is for all to see. And then we see him biting in some chocolate! So, finally it is time to indulge? "You can allow yourself to indulge in stuff like this, once in a while.

What you have to account for is the maintenance. One has to work out and make sure that the calories are burnt. If you know how to take care of your health then you may indulge. " he says

Age Shouldn't be mentioned says "HEMA MALINI"

2007-10-22T08:18:00.000-07:00

She was far from the madding crowd on her birthday yesterday, but one mention of her age and Hema Malini is perturbed. "Why do you have to remind me how old I am? Age shouldn't mentioned at all, " she chides us. She's enjoying a quick getaway with hubby Dharmendra and daughters Esha and Ahana. "I want to be with my family, Nowadays people celebrate birthdays for other's sake, not for themselves, says Hema Malini.

At 59, she's still every bit the dream girl that she used to be. And her secret to staying evergreen is dance, says Hema. "Dance excites me. Plus, I think I'm still a child at heart and never shy away from letting that child run free. I don't care what people think about the way I act.
Sometimes I act younger than my daughters. But that's when they say, 'Mama,stop it!" she laughts She's planning to give direction another shot, but is irked by reports about the casting for a project in the pipeline. "Pata nahin kahan se wah log Rekha aur Abhisek Bachchan ka naam le aaye. Even the script hasn't been done yet. Only Esha's name is final. "

she confirms.Beside films, the other constant in Hema's life is her dance perfornamces. "I'm performing Durga at the Mysore Palace for Dusshera," she says.

History repeats itself for lyricist Sameer

2007-10-22T08:10:00.000-07:00

Talk of histroy repeating itself for Bollywood's leading lyrist SAMEER. He wrote the lyrics for RISHI KAPOOR's movies and now he has penned the lyrics for SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI's Saawariya, which happens to be the launch vehicle for Rishi's son RANBIR.

"Almost 10 years ago when I was working with Rishi for his home production Aa Ab Laut Chalen. I did tell him that I would like to work with him when he launches his son Ranbir. However, Ranbir made his debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie and meanwhile Sanjay asked me to pen the lyrics for the movie. I feel that destiny has brought Ranbir and me together for his debut movie," say Sameer.

FILMS ARE MY ESCAPE ZONE

2007-10-22T08:01:00.001-07:00

John Abraham can't understand why everybody keeps asking him the same old question. "Why do people have to keep asking about Bipasha? I am not single and that says it all. I find that question boring now, " he says. For all those who are still wondering if the couple has parted ways, here is news. The due hangs out together, and also keep constantly in touch.
Moving to other things then after bikes and Bips on them, what else is he crazy about? "Chess. I love chess and life is more or less like chess. It is important to know what you want from life and how you want to go about it. The destination always remains the same but it is the journey that matters. "he says.
John also feels that he has found his right calling in cinema. " I used to work as a media planner in an advertising company when modelling happened to me. And i know I would not have been a media planner for long. But I can be an actor for long. Acting is my escape zone. Yiou can stop being yourself and start living someone else's life. " he says.

The Stylised Thriller from the house of AAMIR KHAN titled Seven Hours

2007-10-22T07:59:00.000-07:00

After Taare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan is all set to produce a film titled Seven Hourse. It is said to be a psychological thriller and will be directed by A R Murgadoss. The script of film is ready and is scheduled to go on the floors in early 208.

A source says, “Aamir Khan loved the idea of this psychological thriller and discussed it with Murgodoss. The film is a stylized thriller and will be shot overseas with a Hollywood cameraman. The story talks about a thriller that spans seven hourse with a lot of action.

At present Aamir is busy with the post-production of Taare Zameen Par and the shooting of Gajani, which is being produced by Madhu Varma. Aamir is also considering his wife Kiran’s script who is giving the final touches for the film. However, Aamir has preferred to start Seven Hours after completing work for Gajani

Says the source, “The music will be provided by A R Rahman and choreographed by Ahmed Khan. Naturally, Aamir Khan will be playing the lead role while the female lead will finalized soon.” Aamir Khan remained unavailable for comment.

SANJAY DUTT’s belive in God Says God knows

2007-10-22T07:54:00.000-07:00

Three days before Sanjay Dutt got the copy of TADA judgment that would sentence him for six years of imprisonment on October 20. Sanjay has organized a mata ki chouwki at his residence today from 7 to 10 PM. A source close to the Dutt family says, “Nearly 20 people are invited. Only Sanjay’s close friends and relatives know about it. “Sanjay’s beloved Manyata is looking after the entire proceedings.

When contacted, Sanjay confirms, “Yes, I am having a mata ki chowki at my house on October 17. My family believes a lot in mata. Since Navratri is on, it is good to have a chowki during these days. We observe the nine days of Navaratyri religiously.”

Our source adds that Sanjay’s close friends are like his extended family. They are always with him through thick and thin-his brother-in-law Kumar Gaurav(Namrath’s husband) and Owen Roncon(Priya’s husband). His buddies, Ajay Arora, Ajay Marwah, Bunty Walia and Nitin Manmohan

Ever since Sanjay has been out from Yerawada jail, he has visited many temples. He visited Vaishnodevi. Tirupati, Dagdusheth in Pune and Shingnapur in Aurangabad. He even drove down to Karni Mata temple in Pushkar along with Manyata

I recite the Hanuman Chalisa befor every performance

2007-10-16T09:08:00.000-07:00

We remember her as the boyish figure from hit videos such as ‘Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi’ and ‘Maine Payal Hai Jhankaai’.

And of course, her voice-sweet and sonorous, mixing child-like innocence with sensuality.

Falguni Pathak- a name synonymous with ‘Dandiya’ as well as Indiapop. Surprisingly though, this honey-voiced artiste never thought that she would make it big in music

“My father gave me a good beating, after my first professional performance at nine. My parents, originally Amdavadis, and settled in Mumbai, were quintessential middle-class folk.They wanted me to become a doctor or an engineer. But,I stuck tro my guns, which is why I am here today.”

Pathak does admit though, her lack of formal training being a big handicap. But her aim to become a singer and entertain people propelled her on. “I am a self-taught artiste. It was very difficult in the beginning. I mainly learnt by listening to others’ performances and trying their techniques on my own vocal chords. “Her being a powerful vocalist and energetic performer is testimony to this statement. Of course, she has learnt a lot since then. “I am trained under Bhavdeep Jaipurwale for sometime and am currently training with Sohini Sharma.”

Ask her about what she is offering this Navratri season, and she says, “Most of it is what you had last year. But there some new Garba number, some new folk songs and some new hit Bollywood ones too in “Dandiya”.

"Kamal Kamaraju" I've Been Listening To

2007-10-16T08:57:00.000-07:00

Music is my passion. Currently. I am listening to Jab setere naina…from the movie Saawariya and all songs from Omkara. I like original tracks than remixes. I lobe listening to the numbers of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley.

I am also fond of Kailash Kher’s Teri Deewani… and Jhoomo Re… Among the BollyWood singers, I like listening to the numbers of Sonu Nigaam Shaan, and Alka Yagnik. Lata Manageshkar, Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar are my all time favourites.

I love listening to old melodies of Muskesh like Main pal do pal ka saayar hun.., and Kahin dur jab din dhal Jaye… from the movie Anand.

Anupam's surprise Hollywood guest!

2007-10-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

And as we start this week, there was a surprise guest who was spotted in Bollywood.Celebrated British director

DANNY BOYLE, who is in town to shoot his latest6 opus, visited ANUPAM KHER’s acting school.

He held an interactive session with students of the school during which he was quizzed on several aspects of acting and direction. “Can acting be taught, what you expect form an actor, why it is that only a handful of aspirants become successful actors…”

These were some of the questions that were fielded to the acclaimed director, who has won 24 international awards at last count. “Exhilarating and inspirational, “were some of the comments of the students who counted that morning as a defining moment in their professional life.

“I never knew that such an acting school measuring up to international standards existed in Mumbai,” said Boyle, after the session. Danny Boyle is best known for his films Trainspotting, Millions, The Beach, Sunshine, 28 Days Later and its sequel, 28 Weeks Later

A li'l salsa in my dandiya!

2007-10-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

There is a different rhythm to dandiya this year. Rather than go for the plainol' dandiya setps, the with-it young-sters are indulging in some mix 'n' match. The big thing this year is salsa dandiya. As Hemal, a student,says, "if you have to stand out, you have to put in extra effort. While I have go my clothes form Gujarat, I also wanted my dance steps to be exclusive. That's why Iateended a course in salsa dandiya before Navratri."

Nanda Kundu, director of a dance academy, is surprised by the sudden rush of youngsters honing their dance skills this festive season. “There has been a great response to this new genre of dance. It is a fusion of classical rhythm and contemporary styles,” he says.

The clientele of these dance institutes include corporate along with housewives and youngsters. Sohina Chopra, Employed with a leading consultancy company, says, “Professional salsa instructors are training our employees for a Navratri function being organized by the company in a few days time. More than 60 employees signed up for the week-long workshop.” Actress Kim Sharma is also enamored of this fusion of dance styles. “I am not too much of a dandiya enthusiast but this fusion style fascinates me,” she says.

dhol

2007-10-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

This is the story of four bachelors who are desperate for money. They realize that the easy way to become rich is to corner a rich girl and make her fall in love. They square up on Ritu (Tanu Sri Dutta) who moves to their neighborhood. She along with her grandparents come to their town to search more about the details behind the suicide of Ritu's brother. The rest of the story is all about how these guys get mixed up in a mafia tangle.
First half of the film is fun and second half has suspense element. Climax should have been better. This film offers quite a few comedy sequences. Though it is not a great film, Priyadarshan's Dhol could be watched at your leisure. It is a typical multiplex comedy.
Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Tanushree Datta, Rajpal Yadav, Om Puri, Payal Rohatgi, Arbaaz Khan & Murli Sharma

Story of the film is an old one and the telugu film titled 'Madhura Nagarilo' that came around 15 years back.Direction by Priyadarshan is very typical. He succeeded in generating laughs in few episodes.

Preity Zinta, Amithabh in Rituparno ghosh's film

2007-10-16T04:28:00.000-07:00

Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal and Amitabh Bachchan will be seen together in Rituparno Ghosh's forthcoming English film.
The yet untitled film, which is being produced by Planman Motion Pictures, will also feature Shefali Shah, Bengali actor Jishu Sengupta and Divya Dutta.
According to the Arindam Chaudhuri (chairperson of Planman Motion Picture)"I am extremely happy with the finalisation of the cast. A great script and good actors are an extremely exciting proposition. I am sure the film will shape up wonderfully. After all, Ghosh is a magician of a director.
"An integral part of the film would be shot abroad, for which we are exploring several location options. As soon as the formalities are done, we will finalize the international schedule," said Bhattacharjee

bachchan's family in "sarkar raj"

2007-10-16T04:12:00.001-07:00

Director Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Part-2 has been titled as "Sarkar Raj",
. Three Bachchans : Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya bachchan is taking part in this film and they are in the lead. Apart from the Bachchans, "Sarkar Raj" features mostly unknown faces. As the director want the film to look fresh he took lot of stage and theatre actors in this movie. Director is working with Aishwarya for the first time. Ramgopal verma and Amitabh are working in three films this year, they are : Nishabd, Sarkar Raj and Sholay

"Sarkar Raj" : Bachchans coming together -

2007-10-16T04:12:00.000-07:00

Director Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Part two has been titled "Sarkar Raj", varma preferred the title Sarkar Raj than Sarkar 2 or Sarkar Again. Three Bachchans : Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya bachchan is taking part in this film and they are in the lead. Apart from the Bachchans, "Sarkar Raj" features mostly unknown faces.

As the director want the film to look fresh he induct lot of stage and theatre actors in this movie. Director is working with Aishwarya for the first time. Ramgopal verma and Amitabh are working in three films this year, they are : Nishabd, Sarkar Raj and Sholay

Priyanka chopra in her new film drona

2007-10-16T03:54:00.000-07:00

Priyanka Chopra the bollywood queen is too busy in shooting of her new film Drona. She got injured in Mumbai and Nambia while shooting for drona.
Fortunately,priyanka has her mother to look after her.
As for signing Madhur Bhandarkar's "Fashion", she said: "The details, including my dates, have yet to be figured out. But, yes, I'm on. Though I'm not sure when." As per Priyanka she is still sweet 16. "Just work, work, work! Marriage? No chance for a long while. Psychologically I'm still 16." she added.

Sarika And Kamal Haasan´s Daughter To Debut In Films ?

2007-10-12T09:59:00.000-07:00

Though they may not be living together anymore, but rumours are rife that Sarika and Kamal Haasan's daughter is on the threshhold of an acting career.

As per the buzz, the pretty girl, Shruthi, is all set to debut in films. We just wonder if it will be a Hindi film or a Tamil one?

Preity Zinta need baby with dimples

2007-10-12T09:57:00.000-07:00

Preity Zinta in search of a child actor who have both dimples on her both cheeks. This is because she needs a role to be played by the child actor in the earlier part of Har Pal.

But the problem is here that they could only find the little girls with a dimple on one of the cheek or the face that doesn’t suit preity.

Preity in her interview said that they r trying hard to find a child artist who resembles her face and until then the childhood portion is on hold.

Lara Dutta with Govinda

2007-10-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

Lara Dutta is on a high. After the success of Partner, she is starring alongside Govinda in Ravi Chopra’s new film. The pretty actress feels that she is finally taking the right steps to further her career."I’m making the right career moves.

She feels lucky that she is getting the opportunity to work with senior actors. "It’s a great challenge to match comic timing with Govinda.

I think it is a huge compliment to my abilities when they come to me with roles alongside stalwarts like Boman Irani, Paresh Rawal and Govinda," the actress said. However, she claims she has no friends in Bollywood.
"You suddenly realise that there are no friends out here. Everyone is here to do his or her work," Lara said.

Aishwarya rai Hubbi and Vivek oberoi together in "Mission Istanbul."

2007-10-12T09:51:00.000-07:00

Abhishek Bachchan and Vivek oberoi are going to share screen in Apoorva Lakhia's film "Mission Istanbul." Talking about their working together, producer Suneil Shetty says that they have no problems about it.
"Why should they have any problems? They are both thorough professionals. Ane weren't they both part of "Shootout At Lokhandwala"? "They do have scenes together in our film. And I am sure there will do them splendidly" he adds.

The film "Mission Istanbul" casts Abhishek Bachchan, Viveik Oberoi, Bobby Deol, Shabbir Ahluwaliah and Tusshar Kapoor. Mr. Shetty is going to spend around 25 crores for this action-packed film.

They are going to get the top-of-the-line technicians from Hollywood to work for the film. The leading female roles are being finalized at the moment.

Kareena to work with SRK?

2007-10-12T09:49:00.000-07:00

Riding on a string of flops, Kareena Kapoor seems to be desperate to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the hope of a hit.

Kareena hasn’t had a real hit to her credit in her entire career, but still she is among the top actresses in Bollywood. What she is desperate for is a solo hit to her credit and in pursuance of that, Kareena is very eager to be part of Shankar ’s SRK starrer, Robot .

So much so that Kareena paid a personal visit to SRK to convince him that she is just right for the role.

After Asoka , Kareena hasn’t had a chance to act opposite SRK. The buzz is that she really wants to act opposite SRK.

Ever since Kareena heard that SRK was the leading man of ‘Robot’, she immediately made up her mind to do that film too.

Kareena visited SRK’s Bandra home, Mannat, and in the presence of Gauri Khan, said that she should be considered for the female lead in ‘Robot’.

Kareena has always openly admitted that she is an ardent SRK fan. In fact, earlier, she went out of her way to accommodate ‘Asoka’ in her schedule to be part of the SRK project. They were then seen in Karan Johar ’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham but they weren’t opposite each other.

Since then, Kareena wanted to work with SRK. Shankar’s ‘Robot’, she felt, was a good opportunity to work with SRK once again.

Shankar had originally planned ‘Robot’ with Kamal Haasan in the lead. However, the role finally went to SRK. It is a futuristic and stylish movie.

Known to prepare painstakingly for roles, Kareena doesn’t shy from doing what it takes to deliver her performances.

Shahrukh Khan's experience at T20 Finals

2007-10-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

The world saw him out there at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday, cheering the Men in Blue, shouting “Chak De, India” and punching the air in triumph as M S Dhoni’s Demons demolished Pakistan to win the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup. Shah Rukh Khan spoke to BT after the euphoria had sunk in.

His trip wasn’t planned. The BCCI and Sharad Pawar had invited him. “It was kind of them,” said SRK. “I was sitting at home doing nothing because of the Ganpati holiday. The game was just for three hours, I could make it. I would never have been able to go for a daynight Onedayer. My son Aryan wanted to go. And I was glad I could take him for a World Cup final, everything just fell into place,” he added, explaining his presence at the stadium.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif had mentioned earlier that it was SRK’s presence that inspired Dhoni and his men to victory. He was the ‘X’ factor that lent that extra edge to a team that was already riding a wave of confidence with Lady Luck alongside them. Amused at being described as Team India’s lucky mascot, Shah Rukh Khan said, “That’s not true at all. Success isn’t about one person, it’s a collective effort. Let’s not take away from the boys their dues. This success belonged solely and only to Dhoni and his boys.
But did he not think that his role as hockey coach Kabir Khan in Chak De India had inspired all of India to compete at whatever it was doing more fiercely and proudly? “Well, yes, Chak De has enthused India with a new spirit.
But Chak De, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai are defining movies of my career. I am glad to be able to contribute through them. But, in this case, I was another Indian among the spectators cheering the boys with my mind, body, heart and soul.

His role as the hockey coach has emboldened SRK to offer this tip to the new One-day captain M S Dhoni: “It’s important to instill confidence in the team. A captain has to be in sync with his players. Success is all about team spirit. Treat every player as an adult who has his own mind. Leave them with responsibility and you see magic.

Sushmita Sen found a new boy friend?

2007-10-12T09:42:00.000-07:00

Just when everyone was talking about Sushmita Sen and Bunty Sachdeva, it seems new rumours are now floating that Sushmita is dating her director of Dulha Mil Gaya Mudassar Aziz whom she has known for quite a while.

A source claims “Sushmita and Mudassar have been dating ever since she broke up with Bunty about a month ago. They have known each other for a long time and of late the friendship has blossomed into romance. They have been spotted going out together often.”

Mudassar though says “I am very fond of Sushmita as an actor. We are very good friends. We share a great rapport but it’s not a romantic association.”

He also admits that they have gone out together but he claims it was perhaps to discuss work.

Mudassar will be directing Sushmita in ‘Dulha Mil Gaya’ which also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Fardeen Khan .

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "SAAWARIYA"

2007-10-12T09:34:00.000-07:00

Sony Pictures Entertainment and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali are jointly releasing SAAWARIYA, the first Bollywood production from a Hollywood studio. This musical love story features the debuts of Ranbir Kapoor (son of Rishi Kapoor) and Sonam Kapoor (daughter of Anil Kapoor) alongside Indian superstars Rani Mukherjee and Salman Khan. After directing the Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya Rai blockbuster “Devdas” and the critically acclaimed drama “Black” starring Mukherjee and the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, Bhansali returns to the big screen with SAAWARIYA which will be released in theaters worldwide on November 9 for the Diwali holiday weekend.

SAAWARIYA is a story of two young star-crossed lovers whose passions almost consume their will to the brink of self-destruction. In this eternal tale of an ode to romance, stand two lonely souls whose childlike innocence and candor only obscures their inner turmoil, anger, anxiety and desperate wait for love. An artist, a free spirit, an idealist and dreamer, Raj, is certain that he has found his ultimate dream when he arrives at a quaint picturesque town.

One silent bright and starry night, he spots a mysterious girl draped in black, standing alone at a bridge. This chance encounter introduces him to Sakina, a shy and quiet, melancholic and enigmatic girl who continues to intrigue him. Thus follows the beginning of a new friendship, where Raj with his most charming ways and an undying spirit tries to win Sakina’s heart.

Through Raj and Sakina’s journey together, we are reminded of the fragility of the human heart. In the couple’s anguish and test of faith, is revealed the power of unconditional love through a thousand layers of tumultuous emotions. {Based on the story of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s ‘White Nights’

Shah Rukh Khan gifted expensive hampers to 30 stars featured on a song for OSO

2007-10-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

30 Bollywood stars are featuring on a song for 'Om Shanti Om'. Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Rekha, Shabana Azmi, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, Kajol, Karisma Kapur, Govinda, Riya Sen, Celina Jaitley, Koena Mitra and Bobby Deol among others have made an appearance in it.

All of them refused to accept money. To thank them Shah Rukh Khan sent them a hamper, which contains a watch (from an international company for which SRK is brand ambassador), a N-series cell phone, a gold coin and an OSO T-shirt and a personalized letter written by SRK and Farah Khan. "We all can do anything for SRK. It was a pleasant surprise to get this hamper.

I am extremely happy since it will be a rocking song. Farah has really done a good job," offers one of those actors.