Bollywood Gossip - I did not want to spoil Abhishek's fun says Ash
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Its said that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was supposed to be there in Dostana but she decided to drop out on her own.
When asked she said that it was her decison drop out coz she felt that the film was actually based on the chemistry and the rapport that John and Abhishekh share. Its not about her love story.
She personally felt that if she would be in the film then the entire focus would be on her and Abhishekh and the main story of the film would be sidelined.
The viewers wold start expecting a love story between them and the fun space and chemistry between Abhishekh John would be neglected.
She also said that as the movie was supposed to be filmed back then and be her first release after marriage she did not want the viewers to start assuming things.
They were seen together in Sarkar Raj but in a serious role but Dostana being a light and funfilled film she did not want to spoil the fun so she decided to walk out.
When asked about the kissing scene between John and Abhishekh all she had to say was finally all that mattered was if the viewers enjoyed the film or not.
- SantaBanta
Labels: abhishek, actress, aishwarya, bachchan, bollywood, dostana, exclusive, films, gossip, gossips, movies, Rai
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Bollywood News - Dostana's special screening for gays
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Bollywood News : Harish Iyer is glad he saw Dostana not surprising as the film helped Harish open up about his sexuality to his 13-year-old sister.
Click here for Dostana Photo Gallery"I took my sister for the film and at the end of the film I told her that I was gay. For a moment there was complete silence and then she asked me are you gay like Abhishek or John?," said Harish Iyer, Event Manager.
Unlike many others who saw this laugh riot, Dostana left Shobha Joshi feeling emotional. She identified completely with Kirron Kher's character in the film who plays Abhishek Bachchan's mother.
Shobha's gay son has found his partner in the United States. "I was very happy when my son found his life partner. In fact I am very attached to him now. I feel like my family is complete now," said Shobha Joshi, housewife.
With constant feedback of how many people have been touched by the film director Tarun Mansukhani feels overwhelmed.
"It's so overwhelming when you hear so many stories. I'm so happy that I went ahead with this script," said Tarun Mansukhani, Director.
Harish Iyer, Shobha Joshi are not just the two lives that have been touched by the film. As Dostana continues to bring in the crowds, the filmmakers hope it encourages more acceptance and openness with a little laughter along the way.
- NDTV MoviesLabels: abhishek, bollywood, current, dostana, gay, gossip, gossips, john, latest, movie, movies, news, photos, pictures
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Wednesday, November 19, 2008 |
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Bollywood News - Abhi, John Sizzle Together
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Bollywood News : Bollywood Actors
Abhishek Bachchan and
John Abraham's jodi may soon give the
Bipasha Basu and John jodi competition. Watching the promos, one can feel the chemistry that's brewing between these two guys.
In fact, in Tarun Mansukhani's Dostana, there is a sequence where Kiron Kher's character dreams that the two are a gay couple. There is even a song to go along with that Maa Da Laadla. In fact, Kiron's character even supposedly imagine them getting married to each other, with John as the groom and
Abhishek as the bride. But jokes apart, the two actors share a terrific rapport on screen and it is just a reflection of the comfort level that they share personally. Obviously, the shooting schedule in Miami, gave them enough time to bond with each other. Also, stylistically speaking, they seem to complement each other Abhi with his laid back style and Bollywood Actor John with his pumped up look. So quite the perfect couple one would say. Incidentally, the song, Maa da Laadla has a remixed version as well which will appear in the end.
- MovieTalkiesLabels: abhishek, abraham, actor, bachchan, bollywood, gossip, gossips, john, latest, movies, news, photos
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - The Perfectionist
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Bollywood Gossip :
Director Samir Karnik and much sought after Cinematographer Binod Pradhan have 
come together to work in Heroes. A particular scene with Salman Khan required him to sit on top of an army truck with the sun setting behind the mountains as a backdrop. In such a situation good lighting is integral if not crucial and since it was a top angle shot the crane had to be maneuvered in order to accommodate the actors and the scenic location. The scene was set but unfortunately the sun had made other plans and promptly went behind the mountains and the moment was lost. And not being a man to compromise Binod Pradhan refused to take the shot. Samir Karnik rues “By the time the crane was moved and Binod ji was ready the light had gone. Binod ji said its too late to take the shot, I still tried to push him to take the shot but there was no light. I was a little upset that we could not do the shot as it would have been perfect take. But alas nature had other plans” Labels: bollywood, current, deol, film, gossip, gossips, heroes, khan, latest, movies, news, preity, s, salman, sunny, zinta
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Bollywood Gossip - Yash Raj Films embroiled in "title" controversy
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Yash Raj Films has once again got embroiled in a controversy over the title of its forthcoming movie 'Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Magic,' which has
Saif Ali Khan and
Rani Mukerji in lead roles.
The film is co-produced and directed by Kunal Kohli.
Actor-producer Saahil Chadha has challenged the title of 'Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Magic,' saying it is similar to the title of 'Thoda Life, Thoda Magic,' which is his first film as a producer and he had registered it with the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) two years ago.
'When I took up the matter with Kunal Kohli last month, he promised me that he would change the title to 'Thoda Magic Ho Jai'. But he went back on his word as the trailer of the movie now being shown with YRF's 'Tashan' bears the title 'Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Magic', which sounds similar to the title of my movie,' Saahil told Friday morning.
Kohli, on the other hand, disputed Saahil's argument.
'As the title registration committee of the Film and Television Producers' Guild of India, with whom the title of our movie has been registered, has cleared it, personally, I have nothing to comment on the matter,' Kunal said, but refused to elaborate further.
Saahil has now lodged a complaint with IMPPA, saying that as his movie, 'Thoda Life, Thoda Magic,' would be released almost simultaneously with 'Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Life,' due on June 27, it would affect his venture the most.
'It is absolutely unethical on the part of Guild that it should flout the industry's established procedures of title registration in order to accommodate the whims of its resourceful members,' Saahil remarked.
The matter has now taken the form of a duel between IMPPA and the Guild.
'Neither YRF nor Kunal can browbeat our member on the basis of their clout. We will ensure that they change the title of their film,' said Anil Nagrath, secretary IMPPA.
Saahil's 'Thoda Life, Thoda Magic,' made under a joint banner of Rissa Entertainment Pvt. Ltd and Fizz Entertainment, has Jackie Shroff, Arbaz Khan, Meera Vasudevan, Parmeet Sethi and Saahil himself in the cast.
Last year, YRF ran into a problem with the title of its movie, 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag'. At the time of the movie's release, a small-time producer, Shripati Mishra, had alleged that YRF had usurped the title he had registered in his name with the Western India Film Producers' Association.
But the matter fizzled out as Mishra's movie had not mounted the sets at the time YRF's 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' was released.
- Indiaabroad, IANS, Yahoo IndiaLabels: actors, actress, bollywood, box office, current, films, gossip, movies, news, yash raj
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Bollywood Gossip - Limited audience for Madhur's FASHION!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Realistic Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's keenly awaited film FASHION will have a limited audience!
The Censor Board of Film Certification has passed
FASHION under 'A' (Adult) certificate after they watched the film. On seeing the movie the censor board on many occasions felt that there were many such scenes which are not fit for family viewing.
As per few reports Bhandarkar was not happy with Censor Board's decision. Madhur who is quite enthusiastic about his dear project FASHION, was expecting an U/A certificate. He even argued for the same with the board members but they stood adamant. They were ready only under one condition, if Madhur deletes few scenes.
When Madhur Bhandarkar refused to do so, the members had no option other than certifying it as 'A'.
When we contacted Madhur to confirm the same he said, "Yeah that's true that Censor Board asked me to delete atleast 6 scenes. But I couldn't agree on the same as the theme of FASHION happens to be out and out glamorous. And deleting scenes from the movie would not have done justice to the film or blend in. I tried my best to convince them that deleting the scenes means removing the integral part from the film and compromising on realistic aspect of the movie. I certainly never expected that the board would give it a 'U' certificate, but I was sure enough to get an U/A certificate."
He further adds, "Since it would not have been a good option to hold the movie for the simple reason of certification, I didn't go for a further revising, though I had an option to appeal to the committee of the board against the Examining Committee's decision."
Now the bollywood film will hit the screens on the assigned date i.e. 29th October.
- Glamsham.comLabels: 2008, adult, bollywood, box office, current, fashion, film, gossip, gossips, latest, movies, news, rating, release, review, sensor
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Bollywood Gossip - Himesh Reshmiya performs live in concert
Monday, October 13, 2008
Bollywood Gossip :
The multi talented man is a rockstar and after Sunday night, he has left no doubts! Himesh Reshammiya performed live in concert for the KARZZZZ Curtain Raiser at Andheri Sports Complex. The event that was hosted by Bhushan Kumar of T–Series and Star Plus.
HIMESH PERFORMS LIVE AT KARZZZZ CONCERT
The packed stadium came up alive with Himesh's grand entry, who performed last and sang couple of his previous songs unplugged. The surprise element was however a colourfully decorated rickshaw that made an entry on the stage. Having called over kids onto the stage, Himesh was having one ball of a time crooning to songs from his upcoming movie along with the kids that made up as his chorus group!
Although Urmila Matondkar and Satish Kaushik were missing, the rest of the cast and crew of the movie came to cheer their hero.
With top Bollywood actresses sizzling on the stage and a rockstar like Himesh, this show nothing lesser than a blockbuster hit. The concert will be telecast on one of the popular channel.
- Bollywood Trade News Network & Glamsham.com
Labels: bollywood, gossip, gossips, himesh, karzzz, movies, news, photos, reshamiya
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Bollywood Gossip - Kareena to launch her own website
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Joining the league of international stars
like Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, Bollywood actress
Kareena Kapoor is all set to launch her own web site.
The site would inform netizens about the actress' latest fashion trends.
"
Kareena Kapoor's official website is going to be on an absolutely tech savvy format. It's going to be on the lines of the sites of international stars like Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Jennifer," a source close to the actress revealed Tuesday.
The source added: "Her website is going to be more fashion oriented. The site will have updates not only of
Kareena's fashion trends but also other trends that take place all over the globe".
The actress has been known for her fashion presence even in the fashion fraternity and looks forward to sharing her trend sense with her fans through the site.
"She has sound knowledge about the fashion industry and the web site will give her a chance to share her fashion knowledge with her fans. There have been a number of occasions when
Kareena Kapoor has even actively participated in designing her own costumes for films," said the source.
Kareena Kapoor is also the brand ambassador of a global fashion retail chain Globus.
-IANS
Labels: actress, bollywood, celebrity, current, films, gossip, gossips, Hot, indian, kapoor, kareena, movies, news, Sexy
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Bollywood Gossip - SRK launches USD 2.1 bn Boulevard in UAE
Monday, October 6, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Bollywood icon
Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday teamed up with a UAE-based real estate firm to launch a USD 2.17 billion signature beachfront residential
project in the gulf country.
The development project, a tribute by King Khan in response to the love and affection shown by the people of the UAE to Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan Boulevard will be located on the Dana Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
This is the latest in the series of endorsements and signature developments that are coming up in Dubai with names such as Brad Bitt, Boris Becker and Tiger Woods continuously doing the rounds.
SRK will work closely with Los Angeles based architect Tony Ashai in the design concept of the beachfront community comprising 10 residential towers, it was announced during a press conference here.
- MSN IndiaLabels: actor, bollywood, khan, king, movies, photos, pictures, rukh, shah, Shahrukh, SRK, superstar
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Bollywood Gossip - Vidya Balan overcomes her fear of driving
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Bollywood Gossip :
Bollywood Actress Vidya Balan had
a phobia of driving until director Vishal Bharadwaj insisted her to learn to drive.
Vidya's last release Kismat Konnection had her ramming her car into Shahid Kapur 's in her introductory scene. That might well have been the case with Vidya in real life as well had she sat behind the steering wheel without overcoming her longlasting fear of driving on busy roads.
Vidya took driving lessons from an instructor in Chembur. She reportedly learnt to drive her own two cars -- Innova and Mercedes.
It took a good number of days for Vidya to learn the skill but today she is happy to have overcome her fears.
- KeralaNext.comLabels: actress, balan, bollywood, class, driving, gossip, gossips, latest, lessons, movies, news, vidya
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Bollywood Gossip - Shoot On Sight banned in Pakistan
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Jagmohan Mundhra's film on Islamist terrorism,
Shoot On Sight, has been banned in Pakistan because the authorities there didn't like their actor Mikaal Zulfikar playing a terrorist. The director says he isn't surprised.
"Yes, they've banned my film
Shoot On Sight because Mikaal, who plays a closet-terrorist, is from Pakistan," said Mundhra,
who is currently shooting a thriller in Mumbai.
"In a dialogue between Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri, it is revealed that the young terrorist (played by Mikaal) is from Pakistan. The Pakistanis didn't like it," Mundhra said.
Shoot On Sight is based on the July 2007 London bombings. The film unfolds the turmoil in the life of Tariq Ali (Naseer), a Muslim police officer at Scotland Yard, who is asked to track down suspected suicide bombers involved in the bombings.
Mundhra is wondering how Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor's "Khuda Kay Liye" got released in Pakistan.
"They had Pakistani actors in Pakistan playing fundamentalists. The only thing is, they didn't show any terrorism. They showed the fundamentalism. But not the terrorist violence.
Shoot On Sight doesn't spare the audience the violent underbelly of fundamentalism. The Pakistanis didn't like that," he said.
- Indo-Asian News ServiceLabels: ban, bollwood, current, gossip, gossips, latest, movies, news, pakistan, shoot on sight
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Bollywood Gossip - My best is yet to come says Amitabh
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's performance in The Last Lear has been tagged as his best ever. But he says that his best is yet to be seen."It would be a terrible day for an artiste if people classify his contribution as his best. That would be the end of his work. There is always an opportunity to work better and the best is yet to come," Amitabh said.He added: "I am a simple actor. As long as I am offered challenging roles, I would like to take them and experiment with acting always."Amitabh was here with his team of The Last Lear including actors Arjun Rampal, Shefali Shah and Divya Dutta, director Rituparno Ghosh and producer Arindam Chaudhuri to promote the film last week.Though Preity Zinta plays a pivotal role in the film, she gave the event a miss, as she was busy shooting for a film abroad.
Labels: actor, amitabh, bachchan, bollywood, gossip, gossips, movies, performance, the last year
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Bollywood Gossip - MTV to make movies with Shah Rukh, Hrithik, Aamir
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Bollywood News : Popular music channel MTV is all set to make three films with the reigning stars of today -
Shah Rukh Khan,
Hrithik Roshan and
Aamir Khan.
All the three movies will be regular commercial productions to be made on a grand scale, a source at MTV told IANS.
Right now, the actors signed by the channel are busy working in their respective movies. Shah Rukh is currently shooting for Yash Raj Films' 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', Hrithik with home production 'Kites' and Aamir with his much-awaited 'Ghajini.'
Since these movies are slated for release later this year, the proposed MTV productions are likely to mount the sets next year. The channel, however, refused to elaborate on it.
MTV India's past attempt at filmmaking, however, was not encouraging. In 2006, the channel made 'Ghoom', a 45-minute spoof on Yash Raj Films' 'Dhoom', but it bombed at the box-offic
e.
- IANSLabels: aamir, actors, bollywood, current, films, gossip, gossips, hrithik, khan, latest, movies, news, Shahrukh
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
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Bollywood Movies - 1920
Friday, September 5, 2008
Labels: 1920, 2008, actor, actress, bollywood, exclusive, film, horror, movies, photos, pics, pictures
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Bollywood Gossip - Sagarika replaces Esha Deol in Raftaar
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Among the whole bunch of girls who acted in Chak De India alongside SRK, probably the one who managed to
draw maximum eyeballs was Sagarika Ghatge. Sagarika, who played the gutsy character of Preeti Sabarwal, also emerged as the highest goal-scorer in the film.
Now it seems Sagarika has managed to strike a goal in her real life too. The actress has been signed by Percept Picture Company for their film Raftaar (working title). The film is directed by noted ad film maker Shamin Desai. Sagarika will be paired opposite serial-kisser Emraan Hashmi in the film. What is interesting is the fact that the role which Sagarika has been signed for was to be originally played by Esha Deol.
Sarita Patil, Head of feature films at Percept Picture Company, said “Yes we have signed Sagarika for Raftaar. She has replaced Esha Deol as we couldn’t agree on the price. After things didn’t work out with Esha, we had a couple of options in mind and our director Shamin had seen Sagarika’s work in Chak De India and felt she would fit the part. Sagarika’s is a full-fledged lead role opposite Emraan Hashmi.”
The film also stars Neha Dhupia and Aditya Panscholi in prominent roles. Shooting for the film is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur and the film is expected to release sometime early next year (2009).
- Bollywood Hungama News NetworkLabels: actress, bollywood, current, ghatke, gossip, gossips, latest, movies, news, photos, pictures, raftaar, sagarika
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Bollywood Gossip - Ramu celebrates Phoonk's Success
Bollywood Gossip :Labels: bollywood, current, events, exclusive, filmmaker, gossip, gossips, movies, news, parties, phoonk, ram gopal varma
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Bollywood Gossip - Katrina laughs off marriage plans
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : "I will marry next year," that's what the bad boy of Bollywood has been telling eveyone who keep asking him questions about his impending marriage with Katrina Kaif.
“I am so bored with this question which I have been asked so many times,” he says. “Every year I say ‘Next Year’ and this goes on.’”
However this year he sounds serious with his plans. Talking to a leading tabloid Sallu again replied, "I’m settling down in 2009 and would like to become a father immediately. "
According to sources, Salman has also popped 'the question' from several quarters: from the media to guests on his show 10 Ka Dum. Akshay made it a point to ask Sallu when he was planning to marry Kat, when he appeared on Khan's show with the actress.
But Katrina who has tasted success at the box-office recently is not as ecstatic.
She laughs off any talks of marriage. The actress says, "I think Salman said whatever he wanted to say. Let people make of it whatever they want. I have never commented on the personal side in the media. I don't wish to start right now."
- SantaBanta.comLabels: actors, actress, bollywood, celebrities, gossip, gossips, katrina, knots, masala, movies, news, rumor, salman, wedding
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
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Bollywood Movies - Bachna Ae Haseeno
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Bachna Ae Haseeno Photo Gallery
Labels: actor, actress, bachna ae haseeno, bipasha basu, bollywood, Deepika Padukone, exclusive, kapoor, movies, photos, pics, pictures, ranbir
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Bollywood Gossip - Ranbir chooses Bipasha over Deepika
Bollywood Gossip : If you thought love makes a man blind, think again. Neither his fondness for
Deepika Padukone nor her place atop Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list can convince Ranbir Kapoor that she is Bollywood's most explosive bombshell. That singular honour, he feels, belongs to
Bipasha Basu.
"I think Bipasha is the sexiest actress in the film industry and for me she will remain the sexiest for another 50 years to come. After working with her in Bachna Ae Haseeno, I realise why she's often described as Bollywood's ultimate sex symbol. I can't think of any other girl who deserves the title more than her," he says.
Ranbir is not deterred by the thought of offending his two Bachna Ae Haseeno co-stars Deepika and Minissha Lamba. Though the dashing young actor insists he enjoyed working with all three leading ladies and stole their hearts, he has no intention of reconsidering his choice. "Even when I compare the three of them, Bipasha is still the sexiest," he says.
According to Ranbir: "Bachna Ae Haseeno is an excellent film and I enjoyed the company of all three girls. We were comfortable working with each other and I hope that the film will really do well at the box office."
Although his debut film failed to set the cash registers ringing, Ranbir hopes for better luck this time. "I remember my nervousness when Saawariya was released. I have the same feeling once again. I guess it happens with most actors. And since I am a newcomer in the industry, I feel even more pressure at the time of a film's release," he admits.
-NoGyan.comLabels: actor, actress, bachna ae haseeno, basu, bipasha, bollywood, gossip, gossips, kapoor, movies, photos, pictures, ranbir
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, August 12, 2008 |
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Bollywood Photos - Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Jaane Tu... Ya jaane naOpposites attract. But they do repel as well. Such is the story of Jai and Aditi, the protagonists of ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’.
Labels: aditi, bollywood, dsouza, genelia, gossip, gossips, imran, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, jai singh rathore, khan, movies, photos, pictures
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Neha’s all set to sizzle!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Bollywood Gossips : Bollywood Actress
Neha Dhupia has successfully managed to place herself in the league of hot actors this year! Her Ponds ad with
Saif Ali Khan and
Priyanka Chopra has been appreciated and so was her bikini shoot for a magazine! Neha Dhupia was also the only Indian actress who Pierce Brosnan had chosen to be a Bond Girl, had he been the casting director of 007, when he was in India!
2008 seems lucky for Neha as she is all set to star opposite Akshay Kumar along with Katrina Kaif in Singh is Kinng. “I play a gangster-girl in the film and the role is very interesting”, said Neha. After Singh is Kinng, Neha will be seen in a thriller called Maharathi, where she will be seen with ace actors like Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri.
But its not just serious roles that she will be seen doing! She will also be seen in Mukta Arts’ light hearted comedy Paying Guest, where she will be seen working with theatre actor Paritosh Painter. Raat Gayi Baat Gayi will be another fun film which the actor is looking forward to as it has Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey in it to give her company.
“I am really looking forward to all my films and am sure people will like them”, said Neha.
With Neha boldly trying out all different genres we wish her all the best.
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- Times of IndiaLabels: bollywood, dhupia, exclusive, gossip, gossips, movies, neha, news, photos
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, August 01, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Katrina, Bollywood's golden girl
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : If
Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar has a slew of recent hits to boast of then touted as a lucky charm she is the golden girl of Bollywood. An actress who has had countless oppurtunities to celebrate for many more reasons than just her birthday.
"I feel blessed, I've done so many things in life, I have so many wonderful experiences. I am really happy," says
Katrina Kaif.
Katrina has got all this year, series of hits, best of brands to endorse and now believe it or not she will now step into the shoes of
Aishwarya Rai taking over as brand ambassador for a jewellery brand Ash used to endorse.
And it is not only the stones that the two women have in common, let us not forget that it was the Ash effect that caused the dust up at Katrina's much talked about birthday bash the actress though remains unfazed by the talk surrounding it.
"The best attitude is to live and let live, try and see the light of these things. One shouldn't give much importance to all thse things. This phase will pass," she says.
Now she is eagerly awaiting a new release or two and this time again she and Akshay aim to prove that their Singh will be King .
She's got the brands, a solid track record at box office and a fanbase growing daily all we can say is with the stones or without this ones determined to dazzle.
- NDTV MoviesLabels: actress, akshay, bollywood, exclusive, films, gossip, gossips, kaif, katrina, kumar, movies, news, photos, pics
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Bollywood Gossip - Shilpa refuses Hollywood to do Bollywood.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says she has turned down a lot of international projects as she wants to focus more on Hindi films.
I refused Hollywood to do Bollywood: Shilpa Shetty
"I have left a lot of international projects to come back to Hindi films. Someone told me I was already out of sight and I did not want to be out of mind too. I want a good end product - a good Hindi film made in India," said Shilpa on the sidelines of an event.
Shilpa also said she has not completely dropped the idea of working in the West.
"If the prospects are lucrative enough in the West, I'll definitely go there. I have an international project, but it is still in the process of scripting," informed the actress.
Recollecting her win on Britain's reality show 'Celebrity Big Brother', she said: "I think 'Big Brother' has been a boon in disguise for not only me but many Asians living abroad. I'm happy with whatever happened on the show. At least, it has changed the perception for Indians living abroad."
Shilpa refrained from making any comments on the rumours of her hosting the second season of 'Big Boss', the Indian version of British 'Big Brother'.
"When any such thing happens, the media will be informed."
Shilpa's next project includes 'The Man' with Sunny Deol in which she would be seen playing the violin for the first time on-screen. Shilpa, who took violin lessons for her role, quipped: "Violin is the single most difficult instrument to play. I am still nursing a bad neck and I do 'bhujangasan' (yoga) everyday to get rid of the pain."
Apart from working in films, she will concentrate on her company S2 Global Productions. She has roped in Manish Jha of 'Matrubhoomi' fame to direct her first home production.
She will also be seen sharing the stage with the Bachchan's at their ongoing 'Unforgettable' tour in London Aug 23-24 at the prestigious 02 Arena, earlier known as the Millennium Dome.
Source: IANSLabels: actress, bollywood, gossip, gossips, hollywood, movies, shetty, shilpa
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Bollywood News - Disney to launch 'Tare Zameen Par' DVD
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Bollywood News : Walt Disney Studios has acquired the home-video rights for Tare Zameen Par for the US market, reports Our Bureau from New Delhi.
The US entertainment major is looking at a mainstream DVD launch of the movie rather than just concentrating on NRI pockets.
As per sources, Disney acquired the rights for an estimated Rs 5 crore. Rather than dubbing the movie in English, Disney would release the movie with English sub-titles.
According to Aamir Khan Production (AKPL) and PVR Pictures, this the first time that an American major has picked up home-video rights for an Indian movie for a mainstream launch.
When contacted, an AKPL official said: "The film has done well on the overseas box office, especially in the US. Now that Disney is planning a mainstream launch for the movie in the US, we hope it does well in the home-video space too."
He added that the movie was picked up by Disney as it caters to children's issues.
- ET BureauLabels: aamir, america, bollywood, current, entertainment, films, gossip, gossips, khan, latest, movies, news, taare zameen par, US
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"Jaane Tu..." rakes in Rs.150 mn first week!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Bollywood News Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) : Romantic flick "
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" has broken the dry spell at the box-office, grossing nearly Rs.150 million in the first week of its release.
This revenue figure could be because of the high-ticket prices in the multiplexes but it is nonetheless a windfall for a movie starring mostly newcomers.
A joint venture of Aamir Khan Productions and PVR Cinema, the film is Aamir's nephew Imran's debut vehicle.
Even for Genelia D'Souza, who earlier appeared in three Hindi movies, "Jaane Tu..." is her first Bollywood hit in a leading role.
The movie's whopping success has firmly consolidated her position in the industry, shadowing her rising career down South.
Incidentally, the box-office dominance of "Jaane Tu..." has created worries for producers whose movies are due for release.
Last week, producer Jagdish Sharma's "Good Luck" and director Mani Shankar's "Mukhbiir" could not be released in many of the multiplexes as the management suddenly increased the additional screens available there for "Jaane Tu..." keeping public demand for the movie
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Vidya Balan at Chai Pani Stall at BIG 92.7FM
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : The actress was in the studio of Big 92.7 FM Mumbai. The channel announced their latest monsoon offering Har Subah with Archana Jani, Ek Superstar Ki Monsoon Kahani.
If the buzz is to be believed then Vidya will be shown in a negative character in Vishal Bhardwaj's production Ishqiiya, which will be directed by his assistant Abhishek Choubey.
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Bollywood Gossip - Vinay Pathak to share screen with SRK
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : His comic timing has been fantabulous. Witty, smart, adorable, and talented, Vinay Pathak is all this and much more. After his stint in
Bheja Fry directors and producers are lining outside his house and
Bollywood Hungama can say this looking at the number of films he has already signed.
In addition to all that, he now has another film in the Yash Raj Film's camp after
Aaja Nachle. Vinay will now appear in Aditya Chopra's
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. "Yes, I have signed Aditya Chopra's
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in which I will be playing an important role. But I cannot divulge into any details as the director and producer have clearly asked me not to do so. And I really cannot break a promise", states Vinay.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will be Aditya Chopra's directorial venture after 8 years. The film has Shah Rukh Khan and debutante Anushka Sharma. His last film was
Mohabbatein. On the other hand, Vinay Pathak has a release next Friday's (June 27) titled
Via Darjeeling.
Labels: actor, bollywood, gossip, gossips, khan, movies, news, pathak, rukh, shah, Shahrukh, SRK, vinay
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Bollywood Gossip - Shahid all set for Kismet Connection
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Bollywood Videos - Sarkar Raj
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Bollywood Gossip - RGV's journey from Satya to Veerapan
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Ram Gopal Varma's penchant for the underworld has led to some memorable bollywood movies like
Satya, Company and
D.
Now the life and times of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan is to be his new subject. The film will track Veerappan's life from his teeange years to his metamorphosis as a chameleon-like monster.
It will trace his marriage to Muthulaxmi, the girl who fell in love with him and will show how the jungles became his home.
It will also tell the story of the nerve-wracking hardships 1,500 policemen faced to hunt Veerappan down.
The film is to be made with the help of his wife who has given valuable inputs for the script. The cast will be composed of new actors to give the film a raw feel in the style of
Satya.
Ram Gopal Varma fascination with Veerappan was evident in references in his film
Jungle in which Sushant played the Veerapan character.
Labels: bollywood, company, current, films, gopal, gossip, gossips, movies, news, ram, satya, varma, veerappan
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Bollywood Gossip - Kajol's yes to Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood Gossip : Bollywood Actress
Kajol has finally agreed to do Karan Johar's next titled 'My Name Is Khan' and feature as Shah Rukh Khan's wife in the film about an Indian couple living in
the US.
The two were last seen as couple in Karan's 2001 family saga 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.
When the media reported the news of her being considered for the role in 'My Name Is Khan' early last month, the straightforward actress had retorted by saying that without reading the script she would not give consent to work in a movie even made by her husband, leave alone Karan Johar or anybody else.
According to a source close to the production house, soon after that she went on a holiday with her family and there was a lull on 'My Name Is Khan' front. Now it is learnt that she has given the green signal to the movie to be directed by Karan.
Though the movie is scheduled to be launched in December, a buzz has already started that Karan has a winner in his. Not only because it has a hit pair heading the cast, but also because the composer trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, has scored some "outstanding" tunes for the movie.
Those who have heard some of the tunes composed with dummy lyrics say that one of the highlights of 'My Name Is Khan' will certainly be its music, as it always is in a Karan Johar production.
The launch of 'My Name is Khan' has been deferred till December because at present Karan is busy with Dharma Productions' other movies, including Bollywood Actors
Abhishek Bachchan,
Priyanka Chopra and John Abraham starrer 'Dostana'. The film is due for release later this year.
Karan is also planning to launch his erstwhile assistant Ayaan as a full-fledged director. Incidentally, Ayaan is Kajol's first cousin.
Source: MSN India & Indo-Asian News Service
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Bollywood Gossip - Sizzling Amisha Patel in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Amisha Patel has dared to bare in the latest offering from the Yash Raj Studios.
In new promo shots for Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, the actress is seen baring plenty of skin and displaying her lush assets to the oomphiest level.
Can anyone find the Censor Board frowning?????
But we are certainly not complaining about this because she has toned up pretty well and looks sizzling sensational in her glamorous and sexy new avatar in the song “Lazy Lamhe“, the sensuous steamy number where Bollywood Actress Amisha seduces Saif Ali Khan.
It isn’t just Amisha''s career that’s doing well, but her personal life as well. Miss Amisha who kept a low-profile since her break-up with long time beau Vikram Bhatt recently stepped out with a new boyfriend (Delhi-based-businessman Kanav Puri).
Looks like Kanav is not only boosting her ego; but his presence is boosting her career as well! We say he’s a keeper!
Good Luck Amisha!!
Labels: ali, amisha, bollywood, current, film, gossip, gossips, Hot, khan, latest, movies, patel, saif, Sexy, sizzling, thoda pyaar thoda magic, yashraj
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Bollywood Gossip - Shamita shoots for 'Hari Puttar'
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Shamita Shetty shot a promotional video for her forthcoming movie ‘Hari Puttar -- A comedy of Terrors' at Madh Island in Mumbai.
Click here for more photos
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I hope Deepika and Ranbir stay together says Kareena
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : "I've five film in various stages of production. Then I've nine endorsements for which I've to shoot ads round the year.
Plus I've all these stage shows that require rehearsals. I can't seem to find the time to do anything properly," she laments from Melbourne where she's shooting for Salman Khan's Main Aur Mrs Khanna.
She has in fact agreed to perform at IIFA in June and is rehearsing as she has never done. "I'm performing a medley of my songs from
Jab We Met and
Tashan. Gone are the days when I'd go on stage with just a little practice. Now I want to be my best in every stage performance."
But where's the time! "Here, at Melbourne I'm rehearsing for IIFA at nights and shooting in the day time. Am I over-worked? I'm exhausted. But what choice do I have? I've decided to take my live performances as seriously as my movies and endorsement,"she says.
She's currently Melbourne and will next move to Los Angeles for a long 40-day spell of shooting for Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambhakt Ishq
"I'll be away from home for more than three months at a stretch. I miss home. I miss my family. I've never been so much out of Mumbai. I'll finish shooting here, then head to perform at the IIFA.
In fact I'm working so hard I hardly get sleep. I'm shooting in the day time and I'm rehearsing during the night.I feel like a I haven't slept for ages."
She'll join Saif in London for a week in London from June 20. Saif will be shooting in the city for his first home production to be directed by Imtiaz Ali. Yup, the same film that Deepika Padukone is doing instead of Kareena.
And
Deepika Padukone is seeing Kareena's star-cousin Ranbir. "I'm so happy for them. I hope they'll be happy together. It feels so nice to have another Kapoor from my generation doing so well.
He was fantastic in Saawariya. He's here's to stay. I feel a sense of pride and belonging for him.The Kapoors and Khans are rocking the industry."
No hard feelings about not being in Saif's first home production?
"None at all," Bebo laughs. "I joked at the Stardust awards about not being in Saif's first production and everyone took it seriously.
Honestly I enjoy meeting him outside Mumbai. At least we can have some privacy. At home me and Saif can't even go out for dinner without people staring at us, constantly judging our behaviour..."
- SantaBanta.comLabels: actress, bollywood, celebrity, current, deepika, films, gossip, gossips, Hot, indian, kapoor, kareena, movies, news, ranbir, Sexy
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Wednesday, June 04, 2008 |
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Bollywood News - Big B, Ash Unveil ‘Sarkar Raj’ Game
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Amitabh Bachchan along with his actress daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the Mauj – ‘Sarkar Raj' press meet held at the JW Marriott. Wireless solutions provider Mauj launched a mobile game on the soon to be released ‘Sarkar Raj'.
Labels: actress, aishwarya, amitabh, bachchan, bollywood, films, gossip, gossips, Hot, latest, movies, news, Rai, sarkar raj, Sexy, unveils
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Bollywood Gossip - Katrina skirts another controversy
Friday, May 30, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Katrina Kaif has just returned from Egypt after shooting a song with her favourite co-star, Akshay Kumar, for the keenly awaited Singh Is Kinng.
And while
Katrina is delighted with the way the song has shaped up, she is even more charmed by Egypt and its culture.
"It's among the most beautiful countries I have visited - the pyramids, the temples and the landscape are absolutely exotic. I even enjoyed the barbecue dinner on a boat on the Nile. We shot in a number of places and I've come back with fond memories of my trip."
Ask her about the song she shot, Jee Karda, she smiles, "Wait and watch. It should be on air later this month. We shot at 4am every day to capture the light and it was scorching. To keep cool we would stay in shades and sip fruit juice or mint tea."
But her recent tour to the African land almost got into trouble when local police reportedly arrived at the scene and objected to Katrina’s outfit that exposed her bare legs while she was shooting against the backdrop of the great pyramids along with Akki.
Egypt is predominantly a Muslim nation and revealing outfits are not accepted in public places.
According to reports director Anees Bazmee, who was determined to shoot at the pyramids, managed to get the matter resolved with the help of others. And another skirt controversy was successfully skirted.
Labels: actress, bollywood, controversy, films, gossip, gossips, kair, katrina, movies, news, photos, pics, rumor, wallpapers
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Bollywood Gossip - Ayesha excited about De Taali
Bollywood Gossip : The charming and bubbly Bollywood actress
Ayesha Takia will walk the ramp for designer friend Vikram Phadnis at the ninth International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, starting June 6 in Bangkok.
"I will be there for Vikram Phadnis, who is a very close friend of mine. He has designed some exclusive collections and it will be great fun to be there for him. Besides, I am also excited for my film
De Taali, said Ayesha.
Seen in films like
Socha Naa Tha and
Sunday, Ayesha will also promote her forthcoming film
De Taali at IIFA.
"IIFA is a great platform where people from various parts of the world get to see a film. It opens the film to the whole world. I think this is an ideal platform to showcase and promote a film. I am very excited about it," she said.
Directed by Eshwar Niwas and produced by Ravi Walia, the film is about love and friendship and presents Ayesha in a different incarnation along with Aftab Shivdasani, Ritiesh Deshmukh and Rimii Sen.
Explaining her role, the actress said: "I play a tomboyish character for the first time in the film. My character is very close to Aftab and Ritiesh,"
Ayesha said.
The three day IIFA weekend will start with the premiere of Ram Gopal Varma's
Sarkar Raj. The political thriller brings together Amitabh Bachchan, who is also the brand ambassador of IIFA, his son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.
The event is expected to draw Bollywood fans to Bangkok from around the region
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Bollywood Gossip - Shahrukh seeks removal of VAT
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Mumbai (PTI): Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan on Tuesday demanded that Value Added Tax and service tax on the entertainment industry be abolished and
industry status be conferred to it. It has become necessary to bring in entertainment industry under the 'concurrent list' so that it can be governed under central rules and enjoy tax concessions announced by the government from time to time, Khan said in a statement here.
At present, the entire entertainment and film industry comes under state government' s jurisdiction as a result of which, it has not been able to enjoy the already conferred dejure industry status on it.
Shahrukh Khan would release a study on the entertainment industry on Tuesday evening highlighting the need for the removal of VAT and service tax.
The study - 'The Entertainment & Media Hub' is done by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
Retaining the industry in the state government list deprives the tax concessions given by the Centre, Assocham said in its study.
According to the Assocham study, the media and entertainment sector would cross a turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore by 2011-12 from Rs 44,000 crore now.
The turnover of the television industry would grow by 22 per cent to Rs 51,900 crore by 2011-12 from Rs 19,100 crore, it said.
Labels: bollywood, entertainment tax, films, gossip, gossips, industry, khan, latest, movies, news, rukh, shah, Shahrukh, value added tax, VAT
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Bollywood Gossip - Sonia Gandhi approves film on her life
Monday, May 19, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved a proposed film on her life that will include
details of her romance with her late husband Rajiv Gandhi during their student days in the UK, its director Jagmohan Mundhra said.
"I have already shared with Sonia ji all the research that I have done on her. She has given me the go-ahead but asked me to hold on until the the next general elections are out of the way," Mundhra said.
The film is scheduled to roll in 2009, he said.
Mundhra's plans to film the real life story about how the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Maino first met in England as students were stalled last year amid protests by a section of the Congress party.
"All that has now been sorted out," said the filmmaker, who is in the Cannes Film Market this year with "Shoot on Sight", yet another film inspired by actual events.
Mundhra was on the verge of making film soon after completing Provoked, which had Aishwarya Rai playing a real-life battered woman who ended up killing her abusive husband.
'Shoot on Sight', starring Naseeruddin Shah, Greta Scacchi and Om Puri, narrates the story of a Muslim commander of the Scotland Yard, Tariq Ali, who must stand up for his values and beliefs in a London shaken by the 7/7 terror strike in a tube station.
The protagonist of the film is modelled on Tariq Gafoor, the Pakistan-born officer who became Scotland Yard's most visible face on television in the aftermath of the underground blasts.
- Press Trust of India
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Bollywood Gossip - Ash Admirer
Monday, May 12, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : At the unveiling party of Ram Gopal Varma's new film Sarkar Raj, the director showered his film's leading lady Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ( who was in Miami with hubby Abhishek Bachchan celebrating their first wedding anniversary) with compliments galore.
He announced:"When we firs approached Aishwarya Rai, I wasn't conscious of the fact that she is a good actor because her beauty overwhelms her brilliant performances. So I had a certain arrogance in me, I thought I would make her perform. But I was surprised."
Ramu further recalled:"There is a particular shot in Sarkar Raj where Amitji is explaining something to her. Due to some complex camera movements, we had to shoot nine takes. What is amaising is that in all the nine takes, she looked as if she was listening to Amitabh for the first time. Only a director can recognise this as an amazing quality in an actor. I became a big fan of her acting after that."
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Bollywood News - Eros Ent. launches Social Networking for Bhoothnath
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Bollywood News : Eros International, the leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector announced today the expansion of its presence on popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Orkut and MySpace with the launch of Eros branded community sites for the upcoming release of ‘BHOOTHNATH’.
Eros has lined up an exciting array of contests for autographed CDs and posters as well as interactive activities such as polls, discussions and exclusive images and videos for the Bhootnath community sites on Orkut, Facebook and MySpace. Eros’ development of film-specific communities on social networking sites supports the company’s ongoing strategy to connect online with Bollywood fans around the world.
“Eros was the first Indian media and entertainment company to partner directly with YouTube as we recognized early the rapid growth in popularity of social networking platforms. Bhoothnath is the perfect film for us to expand our social marketing reach and support as it has such great appeal across all segments of the market with the presence of a leading icon like Amitabh Bachchan as well as being a children’s film”, said Kumar Ahuja, VP International Sales & New Media for Eros International.
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Bollywood Jokes - 10 Rules for Bollywood Film Making
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
1. Two brothers separated in childhood will always grow up on different sides of the law. The law-breaker, however, will suddenly turn over a new leaf before the end, bash up the villain (who is the *real* bad guy), and be pardoned for all his sins before the last-scene family reunion. (This is possible only if he has a heroine - see rule 2 below).
2. If the number of heroes is not equal to the number of heroines, the excess heroes/heroines will a) die b) join the Red Cross and take off to Switzerland before the end of the movie.
3. If there are 2 heroes in a movie, they will fight each other savagely for at least 5 minutes (10 if they are brothers).
4. Any court scene will have the dialogue "Objection milord". If it is said by the hero, or his lawyer, it will be overruled. Else, it will be sustained.
5. The hero's sister will usually marry the hero's best friend (i.e. the second hero). Else, she will be raped by the villain within the 1st 30 minutes, and commit suicide.
6. In a chase, the hero will always overtake the villain, even on a bullock-cart, or on foot.
7. When the hero fires at the villain(s), he will never
a) miss
b) run out of bullets. When the villain fires at the hero, he will always miss (unless the hero is required to die, as in rule 2).
8. Any fight sequence shall take place in the vicinity of a stack of a) pots b) barrels c) glass bottles, which will be smashed to pieces.
9. Any movie involving lost and found brothers will have a song sung by
a) the brothers
b) their blind mother (but of course, she has to be blind in order to regain her sight in the climax)
c) the family dog/cat.
10. Police inspectors (when not played by the hero) come in two categories:
a) Scrupulously honest, probably the hero's father - killedby the villain before the titles.
b) Honest, but always chasing the anti-hero (as in Rule 1), saying "Tum kanoon se bach nahin sakte", only to pat him in the back in reel 23. Usually, this inspector's daughter is in love with the anti-hero.
c) The corrupt inspector, (usually the real villain's sidekick) unceremoniously knocked about by the hero(s) in the climax.
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Bollywood Gossips - Aamir Khan gives nephew moral support
Bollywood News : Imran Khan has been feeling pangs of nervousness before his first promo of
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, which hits the marquee on this Sunday. He called Aamir Khan to share his nervousness, during the conversation Aamir Khan realized that his nephew was nervous and asked him to take the next flight to Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Aamir Khan is going through the most grueling schedule of
Ghajini in Hyderabad. Even with a 14-hour day shift, he took time out to spend most of his time with his nephew Imran Khan between the shots. People, who know Aamir, would know how unusual this is, as when he is shooting he likes to be completely involved in his shooting and not meet lot of people. In fact, director AR Murgadoss was also seen talking and chatting with Imran Khan.
During the conversation, Imran admitted to Aamir that he was worried and a bit nervous about his first photo shoot. So promptly, he called Avi (Avinash Gowarikar) to Hyderabad to have the photo shoot done in Hyderabad next day, where he could be around to give moral support.
Source close to Aamir Khan says, "It was reminiscent of Aamir Khan's launch himself, during the days of QSQT…he would be going through nervous phases and both Naseer Sahib and Mansoor Khan would sit with him and talk to him. Aamir has been through the earlier days of first promo going on air and knows how it feels."
- Bollywood Hungama News NetworkLabels: aamir, bollywood, films, gossip, gossips, Hot, khan, movies, photos, pics, sizzling
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Bollywood Gossip - "I'm not playing Mujibur Rahman" says Amitabh Bachchan
Monday, May 5, 2008
Exclusive Bollywood Gossip : A report in a section of the press stating that Bollywood Actor
Amitabh Bachchan would be playing the role of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has the mega-star completely stumped, puzzled, and amused.
"I've no idea what all this is about. Lots of media persons have been calling since yesterday. I can't say where and how this report originated from. But it is not true," said the Big B from London on Saturday morning just before he boarded his flight back to Mumbai. Not only does the report state with absolute authority that the Big B plays Mujbir Rahman, it also quotes the film's producer as saying that the rest of the Bachchan clan,
Abhishek and
Aishwarya, will also feature in this bio-pic.
Continues the Big B, "I've no clue about this. There's nothing to it. At least not as far as I'm concerned. I'm hearing all this talk about this film for the first time." This isn't the first time that producers have made premature or unfounded announcements about the Big B's presence in a project. But it would have been interesting to watch him play a historical character. In all these years of superstardom, the Big B has never played a biographic figure. The closest he came to it was in Ram Gopal Varma's
Sarkar where his role had shades of Bal Thackeray.
- Subhash K. Jha & Bollywood Hungama News Network
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Bollywood Gossip - Ranbir to perform on Bachna Ae Haseeno
Bollywood Gossip : By now its common knowledge that Ranbir Kapoor's next release
Bachna Ae Haseeno directed by Siddharth Raj Anand borrows its title from his father Rishi Kapoor's evergreen number from
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin. But now the latest heartthrob will even move his feet to a song called
Bachna Ae Haseeno for the film.
Choreographer Ahmed Khan who would be choreographing the Saawariya lad in this film says, “Yes, we are having a song called '
Bachna Ae Haseeno' and it will feature Ranbir along with the 3 girls- Bipasha, Deepika and Minissha. It will be mainly used as promotional number for the film. Since Rishi-ji's number is still a cult hit, they decided to have Ranbir also perform to a song which has similar lyrics. Vishal and Shekhar have composed the music for the song,” he adds.
So how has been the experience shooting with tinsel-town's latest pin-up boy, “It has been great. I shot a song with him in Mumbai at Yashraj studios. It's a commercial Indian song which we did. He is a brilliant dancer. In
Saawariya, baring a number or two, he didn't really get much of a chance to showcase his dancing skills but he has got that rhythm in his genes. His father and uncle Shammi-ji have all been brilliant dancers and even Ranbir has his own style. I would be going to Switzerland and Venice now to finish 3 songs for the film and after we return we would shoot the '
Bachna Ae Haseeno' number,” says the choreographer-turned-director.
We also asked Ahmed on the status of his next film
Paathshala, “The post-production is currently on. We would start the dubbing of the film sometime next month. We are planning a Children's Day release (Nov 14th) so we have ample amount of time on our hands”, he smiles.
Meanwhile Ahmed's wife Shaira Khan who turns producer with
Paathshala is already planning her next project, “Yes, her next film is about what goes on in a girl's heart. It is essentially a journey through a girl's heart and what do girls want from guys and all that stuff etc. The film is a light, fun film on the lines of Drew Barrymore, Meg Ryan, Adam Sandler's kind of flicks. The film would star one girl and three guys. We would be finalizing the names within a fortnight or so,” reveals Ahmed.
With choreographing, direction and now production, Ahmed surely has his hands full.
- Bollywood Hungama News NetworkLabels: actor, bachna ae haseeno, bollywood, dance, exclusive, film, gossip, gossips, kapoor, latest, movies, news, performance, ranbir, song
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Bollywood News - Madhuri Dixit to receive Padma Shri Award
Madhuri Dixit will be receiving the prestigious Padma Shri Award for her contribution to the
Indian India Cinema on May 10. Though Madhuri's comeback vehicle
Aaja Nachle failed to create an impact at the box-office last year, the undisputable queen of Bollywood can still make many hearts flutter with her million dollar smile.
Madhuri Dixit along with her husband Dr. Nene will be coming down from Florida for the award ceremony. And, with Madhuri's birthday being just a few days away, this is going to be real celebration month for the Nene family.
One man who will surely be delighted on hearing this news is artist M.F Husain. After expressing his disappointment over the debacle of
Aaja Nachle, Husain
saab will now have a reason to be happy for Madhuri.
- Bollywood Hungama News NetworkLabels: aaja, actress, award, bollywood, dixit, films, madhuri, movies, nachle, nene, padma shri
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Bollywood Gossip - Chak De girl into international cinema
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Chak De girl Shilpa Shukla is all set to enter the international cinema with a film titled
Extrospection which will be directed, written and produced by Manan Singh Kotohora. It is said that the film is based on Satyajit Ray's
Charulata but set in contemporary times.
The film will be shot in New York with Shilpa playing the lead role of Charu. With all praises for Shilpa Shukla, Kotohora said that he was taken aback by the actress' performance in
Khamosh Pani and
Chak De India. Hence, she was his natural choice for the film.
Kotohora's another project titled
When Kiran Met Karen, which is based on the issue of lesbianism, is in under post production.
Extrospection is expected to go on the floors this year.
- Bollywood Hungama News NetworkLabels: actress, bindia, bollywood, chak de, chak de india, exclusive, film, gossip, gossips, movies, naik, news, shilpa, shukla
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Bollywood Gossip - It's Bachchans vs. Kapoors vs. SRK
Friday, April 25, 2008
Right from the times of the patriarch Raj Kapoor, the Kapoor khandaan has always had a stronghold on the Filmfare awards ceremony. This time it was no different.
This year the Best Actress Award, Filmfare 2008 went to Kareena Kapoor; the Best Debutant's Award to Ranbir Kapoor and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rishi Kapoor. Quite evidently, it was a complete Kapoor sweep once again.
Similar to the Kapoor Khandaan, another khandaan's hoping to make a sweep. Not at the Filmfare, but at IIFA - the rival awards show that has Amitabh Bachchan as the brand Ambassador.
The Abhishek-Aishwarya starrer
Guru is nominated here in almost every category. The other award staples include Yash Raj and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
These families represent Bollywood's traditional film families that have ruled the award ceremonies for years.
From Amitabh to Abhishek, Yash Johar to Karan Johar and Rishi to Ranbir, the stars may have changed, the filmmakers may have changed but the awards keep coming.
Critics of the system say, if you're part of the family, the trophy's yours. If not better luck next time.
According to Madhur Bhandarkar: ''I have got national Award for
Chandi Bar and
Page Three. But I was a little disappointed in the popular awards here. After getting a national award,
Page 3 was sidelined when it came to the popular awards. I didn't know why.''
As Madhur Bhandarkar puts it, the lines are clearly drawn - between who's in which camp and who's on who's side.
So if you're a Shah Rukh Khan, you host Filmfare but don't attend IIFA. And if you're a Bachchan that's the one award you don't miss.
All your friends and those you work with walk the red carpet with you, even hand out and receive awards. And sometimes even if you've got a great film lineage, you may at best get the critics award.
''The cliquism and the incestuousness stops talent. It's again quite the Arjun-Eklavya story, thousands of years after the Mahabharata. Only Arjun can'', says Sudhir Mishra.
According to film producer, Vipul Shah, ''Why is not a film actor or film producer allowed to promote his own family? Because that happens in every business. So why should an actor or director be restricted or be criticised for doing so. Because when a businessman hands over his multicrore empire to a son over a much more learned CEO, nobody makes an issue out of that.''
But of course there are exceptions to the rule. Powerful performers like Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, who came from the outside and built their own families - giving hope to the majority of this industry that has no family backing them.
''See people tell me that you are from Shah Rukh Khan camp, you are from this camp...we all belong to one camp. That is cinema. I am groomed in Mahesh Bhatt's so-called camp. Then I joined Shah Rukh Khan. And I have worked with Shah Rukh Khan for almost 12 years. He is like my local guardian. During these last 12 years I never felt I belong to Shah Rukh Khan's camp. I am friendly with everybody'', says Vivek Sharma, director of
Bhoothnath.
- NDTV MoviesLabels: abhishek, actors, actress, aishwarya, amitabh, bachchan, bollywood, gossip, gossips, kapoor, khan, latest, movies, news, ranbir, rukh, shah, Shahrukh
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Bollywood Gossip - Deepika Padukone tries for Double Role again.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Bollywood Gossips : Nikhil Advani has been shooting with hectic celerity in China for his new comedy cum action film Chandni Chowk To China. He now moves to Bangkok.
Quiz him about the music of the film and he says, "While the rest of the songs by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with a little help from Kailash Kher is completely original, we've used Bappi Lahiri's "Bombay Se Aaya Mera Dost" from the film Aap Ki Khatir. Bappi has reworked and re-sung the song."
The subject shifts to Deepika Padukone. The rumour is that Deepika is doing a double role in Chandni Chowk To China. "That's right," confirms Nikhil. "Deepika is doing a double role in my film." This would be Deepika's third release and her second double role after Om Shanti Om.
- oneindia.in
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Bollywood Gossip - Abhi-Ash to celebrate wedding anniversary in Miami
Monday, April 14, 2008
Bollywood News : Bollywood Actors
Abhishek Bachchan and
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be in Miami for their first wedding anniversary next week. Not that they planned so. 'It just happened,' says Amitabh Bachchan.
'Abhishek is shooting in Miami for 'Dostana' on their marriage anniversary. And
Aishwarya is
going to be with him,' said Amitabh Bachchan.
'We'll get them by a new technology called skyscape to speak from Miami to mediapersons in Mumbai at the launch of
Sarkar Raj - which happens to be on the same evening as their wedding anniversary,' he said.
'Sarkar Raj' director Ram Gopal Verma says it was just a coincidence that the unveiling of his film will take place the same day.
'I didn't even remember it was
Abhishek and Aishwarya's wedding anniversary on April 20. We decided to do the First Look party of
Sarkar Raj on this day because it was six weeks before the release,' said Ram Gopal Verma
'It's just a coincidence. I don't keep track of anyone's birthdays and anniversaries, not even mine.'
Ramu is excited about something else too. 'This is the first time the actors of an Indian film will be connected to the media via satellite. We're doing it through a technology known as skyscape. I think it's very exciting to reach out by modern technology in this way. Aishwarya and
Abhishek will be live from Miami in Mumbai.'
However, Big B will be present at the Mumbai event.
Tell Ramu that the
Sarkar Raj event will be eclipsed by the excitement over its lead pair's wedding anniversary, and he shrugs.
'It doesn't matter. We cannot separate
Abhishek and
Aishwarya's life from
Sarkar Raj. Very soon after the First-Look event we'll have the music release. T-Series is releasing the music soundtrack.'
- Indo Asian News Service.Labels: abhishek, actor, actress, aiswharya, anniversary, bachchan, bollywood, gossip, gossips, latest, miami, movies, news, photos, pics, Rai, unseen, wedding
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Bollywood Gossip - Dostana sizzles with Shilpa and John's presence
Bollywood Gossips : Well, first it was Bollywood actress
Shilpa Shetty, who is believed to have done a really sizzling hot number in Dharma Productions' Dostana being directed by Tarun Mansukhani. And now it's Bollywood actor John Abraham's turn.
No, John is not doing an item number. But he will be flaunting his six packs in Dostana. This is something which will cheer the hearts of his female fans. Apparently the actor will go bare chested for a sequence in the film.
Of course, this is not the first time that he has done so. Even in films like Jism and the more recent No Smoking, the brawny actor was seen bare chested. It seems that producer Karan Johar is not leaving anything to chance in his home production. He has left no stone unturned to ensure that the film grabs attention.
Besides boasting of a cast consisting of Bollywood a John,
Priyanka Chopra and Abhishek Bachchan, he went ahead and roped in Shilpa Shetty for an item number. And that's not all. He is also believed to have roped in actor Bobby Deol to do a special number. He sure does believe in the more the merrier.
- MovieTalkies.coLabels: blockbusters, bollywood, boxoffice, dance, dostana, gossip, gossips, item, john, latest, movies, news, number, photos, pics, shetty, shilpa, unseen
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Bollywood Gossips - Roshans in Trouble!!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Bollywood Gossips : The worst has struck Roshans. Music composer Ram Sampath, who moved court asking for Rs 2 crore as damages from the Krazzy 4 producers for copying his tune to compose four tracks, has won the legal battle today.
Giving its verdict on an appeal filed by 32-year-old ad jingle music composer, the Mumbai High Court has ordered the Roshans to remove the title track ‘Krazzy 4’, before it hits cinema theatres tomorrow.
Sampath, had stated in his appeal that the Roshans copied his 60-second music titled ‘The Thump’. The young composer had created the title for a mobile phone television advertisement last year and the Roshans had used the same tone in the title track of their upcoming flick ‘Krazzy 4’ without his consent.
Apparantly Roshans know that the stakes are too hish and their desperation was evident in court. Within hours of offering Rs 2 lakh per month to Sampath as ad-interim relief, the offer was raised to Rs 25 lakh and then “any amount that the court thinks appropriate”.
In the meanwhile the court instructed the Roshans to delete two songs if they want to release the film tomorrow.
"To my untrained ear, the music appeared to be similar", Justice Karnik, who listened to both Sampath's work for a Sony Ericsson cellphone advertisement, and the two songs composed by Rajesh Roshan for the film, said.
This means that Hrithik and SRK's Break Free item numbers will have to be removed from the film, which seems like a daunting task as the film prints have already been dispatchedfor the overseas release, as well as territories outside Mumbai.
Though Roshans’ lawyer Arif Bookwala pleaded the court not to stay the release of the film on Friday, Sampath’s lawyer Virendra Tulzapurkar said that mere monetary compensation would not suffice. “The SMS-s sent by
Hrithik establish that they knew the music was not created by them. They have done this knowingly and deliberately.”
He added that his client was a “small time artiste” and needed to be protected when his work was plagiarised by such “big people”.
He also presented the opinion of Shiv Mathur, an independent expert, who confirmed Sampath’s allegation of plagiarism. Tulzapurkar added that the defendants were earning Rs 7 crore per month simply from ringtone downloads and Rs 2.5 crore per month from the sale of the music.
But Roshans' woes don't end here. We hear that their Krazzy 4 is a straight copy of the Hollywood film The Dream Team.
The posters of the two movies are similar and both the films are about four mentally unstable men and how they get out of a mental asylum to figure out that the outer world is as crazy as them.
In his defense, director of the film Jaideep Sen said that the similarity in the films is “sheer coincidence.”
- SantaBantaLabels: actor, bollywood, breaking, composer, court, current, films, gossip, hrithik, item, krazzy4, latest, movies, Music, news, numbers, release, roshan, songs
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Bollywood Gossip - I don't want to be called hot says Katrina Kaif
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : Katrina Kaif's sizzling number "Sexy lady" in 'Race' and now an impending item song in the sporty film 'Blue' have given her a sensuous image, but she's surprisingly uncomfortable with it.
Katrina Kaif says she is not hot!
"I want to retain the image of the girl next door. I don't want the hot image. Even in 'Sexy lady' I'm fully clothed. I'm still the girl next door. It's not the conventionally sexy kind of song," Katrina told us.
'Race', where she's pitched for the sensuous sweepstakes against Bipasha Basu and Sameera Reddy, has
Katrina pulling out all the stops to erase the homely image.
But she says: "I don't think so. Everything in 'Race' looks larger-than-life, very fulsome, urgent and exaggerated. The actors are styled accordingly. I haven't done anything like it. Everyone's talking about it. I guess that's a good sign."
Katrina Kaif is equally reluctant to accept she's doing the most expensive item song ever in 'Blue'.
"I wouldn't know about how expensive it is, but I'm doing a special appearance in 'Blue' and the song-dance is part of it. Yeah, I'm part of the film in a unique way. Akshay Kumar got me into it.
"As for the expenses, nowadays so many numbers are thrown into the public's face. I don't think it's right for actors to talk about the financial side of a film," said the actress who gave hits like 'Namastey London' and 'Welcome' last year.
Next, ask her about the status of her relationship with Salman Khan and she clams up. "I'd like to keep that personal."
Is it right to presume she's still with Salman?
"You can presume whatever you like. You can presume I'm an alien from outer space, if you like. Right now I'm in a very happy place.
"Even rumours of us actresses fighting for space in 'Race' is way off the mark. I've my own place in 'Race'. My confidence-level has grown in recent times and, yes, it's partly because of the hits that I've had."
After a number of films where her voice was dubbed
Katrina Kaif finally used her own voice in 'Namastey London'. And now she says she has dubbed for 'Race'.
"I've been working very hard on my diction. I try to speak in Hindi in my daily dealings."
After being with Salman, who patented the name Prem in a series of films, Katrina seems stuck with another Prem, Ranbir Kapoor, who's her co-star in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'.
"I guess they're worth being stuck with," she replied tongue-in-cheek. "I just love the script, my character and Ranbir's role. He's so much into his work. I'm also getting there. For me acting is no longer a hobby."
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Bollywood Gossip - Satish Kaushik hospitalized
Friday, March 28, 2008
Satish Kaushik who's currently confined to bed after a surgery plans to ask his new blue-eyed boy, Himesh Reshammiya, to compose a promotional song for Kaushik's teen romance
Tere Sang.
"
Tere Sang needs a promotional prop. And who better able to provide it than Himesh? Coincidentally, both me and my
Tere Sang hero, Ruslaan Mumtaz, are currently confined to bed. He's so accident prone. While we were shooting
Tere Sang he fell off the bicycle and had a serious injury. Now he has torn a ligament in his knee while I am recovering from a minor surgery. This is a good time for me to work on the music of our film."
Satish Kaushik who has just returned from 35 days of shooting with Himesh Reshammiya and Urmila Matondkar for
Karzzzz in South Africa can't stop praising his two stars. "They're such professionals and so clued in to the technicalities of cinema. I was amazed by Himesh's ability to deliver long dialogues with the right pauses for breath and punctuation. This rhythm in the speech patterns is generally lacking in our film actors. The last time I saw an actor convey the same rhythm in speech was that other singer-actor Kishore Kumar."
As for Urmila, "The last time I worked with her was when I was assisting Shekhar Kapoor for
Masoom. She was just a child then. In-between we were supposed to do a full-on masala film called
Bus Conductor. But she opted out. Now for
Karzzzz, she's so passionately involved."
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First Look: SRK's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'
Monday, March 24, 2008
Bollywood Gossip : The first look of Aditya Chopra -
Shahrukh Khan blockbuster combo 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' is a studio still since the movie is yet to start. As is apparent it is mint fresh and oozing with youthful buoyancy. The king spins the world on his finger while that dimpled smile raises indescribable emotions in millions of hearts. Don't be surprised if new box office records are created this year once it is released on December 12.
The wait is over. Eight years after he last directed a film, Aditya Chopra is back helming a Yash Raj Films production. Even as his directorial debut ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ continues its record breaking run in its 13th year, Aditya is ready to direct his third film.
After directing his second film, ‘Mohabbatein’, back in 2000, Aditya had taken a conscious break from direction to set up and develop India's first studio model making Yash Raj Films a name to reckon with. In the years that followed, YRF, under the keen eye of Aditya, produced such blockbusters as ‘Dhoom’, ‘Dhoom 2’, ‘Hum Tum’, ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, ‘Salaam Namaste’, ‘Fanaa’ and ‘Chak De India’. While Aditya was the creative producer in all these films, he also kept up with his creative juices by writing his father Yash Chopra's directorial venture ‘Veer-Zaara’ in 2004, and the stories of other films.
Aditya’s third directorial venture would be titled ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ that would star the formidable Shah Rukh Khan... indeed the jodi of Adi and
SRK would once again be a treat for film audiences the world over.
Aditya would introduce a new girl opposite King Khan in the film. The hunt for a new girl is on.
The film, to be produced by Yash Chopra, would be written and directed by Aditya Chopra.
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Bollywood Gossip - I've been dating Deepika for a few weeks: Ranbir Kapoor
Monday, March 17, 2008
Bollywood Gossips : Newcomer Ranbir Kapoor of 'Saawariya' fame is seeing Deepika Padukone and is "happy to be part of
her life."
"I've been dating
Deepika for a few weeks" says Bollywood Actor
Ranbir KapoorRishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, said: "We have been dating for the past couple of weeks. "She has simple needs, she is caring. And she respects her family. I really like that," the Kapoor scion said.
He takes pride in the fact that she is an independent career woman at 22.
"She has achieved so much in so little time. I am so happy to be part of her life," he says. However, marriage is not on their minds at the moment.
The duo came close to each other while shooting in Australia for a month for 'Bachna Ae Haseenon'. They later shot a Pepsi ad together in Mumbai.
- MSN India
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Bollywood Gossip - Will Esha finally create some'dhoom'?
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Bollywood Gossips - It was way back in August 2005 that Bollywood Actress
Esha Deol had a hit film to her name. The movie in question was NO ENTRY and though she hardly had a part to play in the film's success, this
Aneez Bazmee flick did account for a green mark in her Filmography.
Commercially, it has only been downhill over last three years for
Esha though critically she has been appreciated for her growth as an actress. Still, if one looks at her Bollywood scorecard, she hasn't had a single bona fide success to her name. And that too after working in films belonging to varied genres.
So whether there were romantic comedies like SHAADI NO. 1 and PYAARE MOHAN, marital and extra marital dramas like JUST MARRIED and ANKAHEE or thrillers like CASH and DARLING, a hit film has still been quite some distance away from her.
Now as she appears in an out and out comedy ONE TWO THREE, she would certainly be pining all her hopes on this Kumar Mangat produced film. As the most experienced female actors in the film when compared to Sameera Reddy, Tanissha Mukherjee and Neetu Chandra, Esha indeed has quite some stakes in the film.
Come 28th March and it would be seen if the 'dhoom' girl manages to create some more 'dhoom'!
- Glamsham.comLabels: bollywood, deol, esha, films, gossip, gossips, latest, movies
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Bollywood Gossip - Nadiadwala takes Akshay Kumar to Hollywood
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Bollywood Gossip - After doing back-to-back comedies last year, it looks like Bollywood's star Akshay Kumar is hell bent on making 2008 his year of actioners.
Nadiadwala takes Akshay Kumar to Hollywood
In producer Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Kambakth Ishq', he plays a Hollywood stuntman and it will be shot in Universal Studios.
"This would be the first Indian film to be shot within Universal Studios. We've got the permission not only to shoot within the studio but also to use their logo. Akshay plays a stuntman from Universal Studios. We also had amazing superstars from Hollywood. We're working out the legal aspects," Nadiadwala said.
Apart from that, Akshay would be seen in Nikhil Advani's full on action flick 'Chandni Chowk to China'.
'Kambakth Ishq' is to be shot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and the producer has roped in a new director Sabir Khan to helm the film.
"It'll also star 12-15 leading actors from Hollywood in various parts. It's a candyfloss, 'safe' film. We had to bring in an extra gloss in the backdrop. That's why Hollywood.
"When I produced 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', it was the first beach film in Bollywood. After that we had dozens of beach films in Hindi. Likewise my 'Jaan-e-Mann' was the first romantic comedy with visual effects. While making full-on commercial films we need to change the backdrop."
Nadiadwala agrees shooting 'Kambakth Ishq' in Hollywood won't be an easy task.
"It will be expensive, yes. We'll have 40-50 crewmembers flying to LA. We're thinking of chartering a flight from Mumbai. It'll be more economical. Or maybe we should just buy a jet," he joked.
This is Nadiadwala's most ambitious film to date with a budget of Rs.600 million. Kareena Kapoor plays a brand model.
Why a new director for such a lavish film?
"Sabir Khan has grown up in front of me. He assisted in my production 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. He is very hardworking and if you're suggesting that I should've first let Sabir make a smaller film then let me say I don't make small films. I've dreamt 70mm dreams from before that format was invented."
Recently, the producer has been signing a lot of new directors.
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Bollywood News - B'wood wary of strong leading ladies
Sunday, March 9, 2008
In Balu Mahendra's
Sadma and Shashilal Nair's
Grahan,
Sridevi and
Manisha Koirala played women who surrendered to men, almost regressing to being children. In this era of women-in-charge it's difficult to find real life women immersing themselves in such surrender but not in films from Bollywood, which still shy away from strong women protagonists.
Oh, how we love to watch women weep on the floor and dance on the rooftop. But what about women of substance - do we ever embrace them without fear? And do filmmakers ever take to them without a backward glance at how the male members of the audience react to their assertive women?
In Madhur Bhandarkar's
Corporate, for instance, Bipasha Basu got into an executive suit and played the male game in the corporate world. Finally, though she ended up taking the rap for her man and goes to jail to save his cowardly skin.
An instant and immediate hark-back to Nutan in
Bandini 45 years earlier when the actress goes to jail for love. Of course, Nutan wore a crumpled sari, not a chic suit and
Bandini was no chic flick. But under the apparel has the leading lady really changed?
The woman of substance seems to have drowned in acres of skin show. What would Nutan think of her niece Tanisha romping around with nothing much on besides the I-pod in
Neal n Nikki? Who was the last truly dignified woman we saw on screen and what was she thinking?
Nostalgia isn't the only reason why we find women from the past so appealing. Nargis in
Mother India and Meena Kumari in
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam were removed from one another by almost a generation. And yet they were equally enchanting portrayals of the Indian woman in all her splendour.
In the 1980s Shabana Azmi did a series of films about contemporary women. Among them was Mahesh Bhatt's
Arth. The modern but maudlin saga of a deserted wife had major impact - but not on men. It was women who repeatedly saw
Arth and made it a hit.
Shabana's other, more bravura, effort at portraying a deserted wife in Pravin Bhatt's
Bhavna went unnoticed. She becomes a call girl to bring up her son - the archetypal fallen woman rising to become Mother India. Cut to Pradeep Sarkar's
Laga Chunari Main Daag where Rani Mukherjee becomes a prostitute to support her family. The audience rejected both the films.
Gradually in the 1990s female-oriented cinema lost its sheen. Outstanding films about the Indian woman's sexuality like Aruna Raje's
Rihaee, Ketan Mehta's
Mirch Masala, Shyam Benegal's
Zubeida and Madhur Bhandarkar's
Satta bombed.
Only Yash Chopra's
Chandni and Bhandarkar's
Chandni Bar clicked.
When was the last time you saw a female oriented film doing well?
- Subhash K Jha, IANS & NDTV Movies
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Bollywood Gossip - Shyam Benegal turns to comedy
The veteran filmmaker, who is trying his hand at comedy after a span of almost 25 years with his soon to be released
Mahadev Ka Sajjanpur with talented actors Shreyas Talpade and Amrita Rao in the lead, says he had been looking forward to make a comedy film for years.
"I was looking for the right timing to make a comedy film but due to my professional and personal commitments, I was not getting the time to make it." This film is based on the life of letter writers in village post offices and their importance in the rural scenario, he said.
Benegal is also working actively on an international project named
Gautam Buddha which will be funded by the Sri Lankan government and will be entirely shot in the island nation.
Denying that actors Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan were approached for the film, Benegal said he was in touch with some of the Bollywood biggies for the same.
"It's an international project and in this movie we are going to show Siddharth's journey towards Buddhism. I am in touch with some of the leading stars of the industry to play pivotal roles in this movie," he said.
Benegal, who has always been considered as a pioneer of serious film-making, has changed a lot over the years and attributes it to the changing scenario of the Indian film industry.
"I have changed a lot over these years as it has been demanded by the diversification of our Indian film industry. To keep pace with the young lot of directors, you need to change, but then I have a wide range of diverse subjects, which interests me a lot and I will make films on my own
conditions," said Benegal.
- NDTV MoviesLabels: benegal, bollywood, comedy, commedy, dhumor, filmmaker, films, gossip, gossips, latest, movies, news, shyam
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Bollywood Gossip - Saif and Deepika are eagerly waiting for Christmas 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
It's Saif all the way.
In real life, he has been having a great time with
Kareena Kapoor. Meanwhile on screen in RACE he has much to look forward with his 'Touch Me Touch Me' girl - Katrina Kaif. Well, this is not all, as his eyes would soon be set on another beauty -Deepika Padukone - as he gets ready to face the camera for his next film, which would be directed by Imtiaz Ali of JAB WE MET fame.
A romantic tale which pairs the two much-in-demand actors for the first time ever, this yet untitled film would be shot in India as well as abroad. What makes it further special is the fact that the release plan for the film has already been base lined even before as the shoot is yet to begin.
As of now, Thursday, 25th December, is the D-day for the film to arrive. With the success of WELCOME, Christmas season has become hot favorite for popular films to arrive and with a combination like Imtiaz-Saif-Deepika, it indeed would be Merry Christmas for everyone involved with the project.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, March 03, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Kareena to sizzle with Aamir Khan!!!
Friday, February 29, 2008
She is the undisputed 'Queen' of Bollywood! She is also known as the 'Endorsement Queen of Bollywood'! Yes, we are talking about the gorgeous Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor who is growing from strength to strength as she occupies the No.1
Status with series of big banner films in her kitty.
Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor is now on course to set the record books on fire as she is to become the 'only' actress in the new generation of actresses to share screen space with the 3 biggest 'Khan's in the industry..
Having worked with big names like Bollywood Actors Salman and Shahrukh Khan, the actress has now signed a film opposite Aamir Khan! The film to be directed by 'Munnabhai' series director Raju Hirani, will have Aamir-Kareena jodi sizzle on screen.
With a series of films like 'Tashan' with Yashraj, 'Agent Vinod' with Saif, 'Golmaal returns' with Ajay Devgan, 'Kambakth Ishq' with Akshay Kumar, a film with John Abraham and a film with Karan Johar production, Kareena is surely the Number 1 Actress in Bollywood.
Apart from films, the 'Enodorsement Queen' has some high profile brands like Globus, Anne French, Emami, ICI Paints, Vivel of ITC soaps, Head & Shoulders, Boro plus cream, Citizen watch, Perfume, a Jeans line with her.
Holding the tag of being the highest paid actress in Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor has also dominated the Award Season this year, with Star Screen, Stardust and Filmfare awards placed in her Trophy stand.
A perfect blend of talent, grace and 'Charisma', Kareena is right there at the top in Bollywood!!
Best of Luck Kareena!!
- SantaBantaLabels: bollywood, filmfare, films, gossip, gossips, kapoor, kareena, latest, movies, news
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, February 29, 2008 |
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Sushmita Sen at "Samsara" DVD Launch
Monday, February 25, 2008
The DVD of director Pal Nalin's critically acclaimed aand commercially successful film ‘Samsara' was launched with a bash at Rock Bottom.
Sushmita Sen, Bollywood's sexy and sultry actress, graced the do along with Anurag Kashyap and Gary Richardson.
Labels: bollywood, DVD, exclusive, films, launch, movies, parties, photos, samsara, sen, sushmita
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, February 25, 2008 |
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Bollywood News - Ajay's advice to Kajol regarding SRK!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Well do not get excited and jump to
conclusions after reading our headline, as we are not about to indulge in yellow journalism! This is a rather interesting incident that took place between Bollywood Actors
Ajay Devgan,
Shah Rukh Khan and
Kajol. It is quite in contrast to the recent stories involving Kajol's hubby Devgan and her advice seeking SMS to Bollywood Actor
Shah Rukh Khan, concerning Raju Hirani's film. And we go!
As per Mumbai based media sources, Kajol was wondering as to why her close friend Shah Rukh Khan had not replied to her SMS about doing Rajkumar Hirani's film. Seeing Kajol being worried about the same, loving hubby
Ajay Devgan told her (rather coolly) to call SRK and find out, instead of getting worried the whole day and staring at her mobile, while waiting for a reply from King Khan. Needless to add that Kajol took her husband's intelligent advice rather seriously and did the same. And we know her decision regarding the matter.
For those who are still clueless, as of the moment, Aamir Khan is the only actor finalised for Rajkumar Hirani's next project based on the Indian education system.
- Bollywood Trade News NetworkLabels: ajay, bollywool, devgan, gossip, gossips, kajol, khan, latest, movies, news, rukh, shah, Shahrukh, SRK
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Amitabh & Rekha together?
Bollywood Gossip - Even we were equally surprised as you are on reading this title. Well that was the news, from a section of media reporting about reel life hit jodi Amitabh & Rekha's comeback in a film titled ALADDIN, to be directed by JHANKAAR BEATS fame director Sujoy Ghosh. The yesteryear-superhit jodi will appear onscreen after almost a gap of more than two decades (around 26 years). But sadly the news will settle only as headlines and will not turn out to be a reality as the director, Sujoy, denied about they being together in ALADDIN, when we contacted. Further he also confirmed that it's only Big B who is signed for the film, playing the character of 'Gini' and not Rekha. Well all those brokenhearted fans can at least enjoy the news, if not the movie.
- Bollywood Trade News NetworkLabels: acting, amitabh, bachchan, bollywool, exclusive, film, gossip, gossips, latest, movies, news, rekha
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Karishma back to Bollywood?
Monday, February 18, 2008
Mumbai 18th Feb, 2008: She came, she mingled, she vanished. Bollywood star Karisma
Kapoor made a fleeting appearance on Saturday to campaign for better immunity for Mumbai residents, and it seemed only appropriate on this occasion to urge her to share her own health tips.
"I eat every thing and I am not choosy-that is the secret of my health. If our immunity is strong then we won't fall ill or suffer stress," she said.
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That hourglass figure, the peaches-and-cream complexion very much in place, it's a shame she doesn't seem to want to return to the movies. Clearing the air on that, Karisma said a return to the studios is imminent. But not just yet.
"Every body asks me when I am returning to films. I have been getting a lot of offers and there are lot of scripts coming my way. When I feel I can leave my baby, home, husband and get back to the studio then I will surely do a film," she said.
Until she gets back to the song and dance routine though, she seems content tasting the joys that motherhood and domestic life have to offer.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, February 18, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Every day with Abhishek is Valentine's Day: Aishwarya
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) : Valentine's Day didn't turn out the way Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan had hoped for, but they are not complaining. For the couple, every day is full of romance.
'What a wonderful Valentine's Day gift (the
premiere of '
Jodhaa Akbar'). Everyone who has seen 'Jodhaa Akbar' feels it is the perfect love story. And it doesn't really matter if Abhishek couldn't make it. For us, every day is Valentine's Day. Every time we're together, it's Valentine's Day,' Aishwarya told IANS.
Eyebrows were raised and whispers began when Aishwarya showed up with her in-laws Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan for the premiere of Ashutosh Gowariker's epic romance Thursday. There was no Abhishek. He arrived at the end of the event because of a delayed flight.
Aishwarya admits that spending quality time with her husband is a problem.
'His schedules are gruelling and so are mine. We're trying to spend as much time together as possible. Whenever I've some time off I join him wherever he is shooting. I've been to Jaipur where he has been shooting for the past few months,' the actress said.
'We make time. We find time for one another. We need to be happy with whatever is available. Just how happy or unhappy we make the situation is entirely in our hands,' she added.
Abhishek compensated for his absence on Valentine's Day at the Delhi premiere of 'Jodhaa Akbar' Friday. He was by his wife's side before flying back to Jaipur to join Rakeysh Ompraksah Mehra's 'Dilli 6' unit.
In Delhi, Abhishek, Aishwarya and Hrithik Roshan were an inseparable threesome, laughing joking and basking in the success of the movie.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, February 18, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip-Deepika, Sonam disqualified!
Monday, February 4, 2008
While the bollywood film industry is abuzz with bollywood rumours of VJ Bruna being cast
opposite Bollywood Actor
Hrithik Roshan in his next, the film's director Anurag Basu is only too amused. Not only does he deny the reports, he maintains that even Bollywood Actress
Sonam Kapoor and
Deepika Padukone do not fit the bill.
When asked to clear the air, Anurag Basu said, "I am still searching for a girl. In fact, we have been auditioning really hard for a perfect girl. I don't understand how Bruna's name cropped up considering that I have definitely not signed her yet and she is not the only girl to have auditioned!" So what exactly is he looking for in his heroine? "The film requires a Spanish speaking girl who can dance well," said Anurag Basu. "That's the reason why we are having so much of difficulty in finding the right girl," he added. Then what about the reports that Anurag had also approached the current sweethearts of the industry -
Sonam Kapoor and
Deepika Padukone?
Anurag rubbished the claims saying, "As I said I am looking for a girl who speaks Spanish, they immediately disqualify." Interestingly, amidst this entire hullabaloo, a source very close to Bruna still holds by the claim that she has actually been signed up and they are maintaining a low profile as of now.
"She has been signed, but probably has been asked not to talk about it as yet," said a source. Waits to be seen who will finally win the race to be
Hrithik's arm candy in this one.
- AOL India EditorialLabels: bollywood, deepika, films, gossip, gossips, hrithik, kapoor, latest, movies, news, padukone, roshan, sonam
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, February 04, 2008 |
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King Khan learning French kissing
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Being a versatile actor Shah Rukh Khan has played a variety of characters, but has been most popular in romantic roles. Everyone, including the directors and the audience are aware of this and they know how effectively King Khan can express
love through his telling eyes. What is, however, significant is that despite acting in numerous romantic films, Shah Rukh has never done a kissing scene!
It is not that King Khan was never offered a kissing scene, but the fact remains that our Bollywood icon cannot endure witnessing him kissing on screen. However, it seems that it is time that Shah Rukh will break the legacy as he has himself confessed recently that he is so influenced by French kiss, that he cannot express it in words. Believe it or not, Shah Rukh says that during his childhood days he used to secretly watch French films just to see those exciting and intimate French kisses! In those days itself, our Bollywood icon had decided to learn the art of French kissing some day or the other.
King Khan humbly says that while he has managed to master the art of acting to a certain extent, he is yet to learn the art of French kissing. Although it's entirely a personal affair to know on whom he has practiced the art of French kissing, we presume it must be his better half Gauri.
Shah Rukh is keen to experiment new roles each time and so, we are of the opinion that there is nothing to be surprised if someday we see him plant a French kiss on screen on any of his heroines. Now who can have any objection if King Khan breaks the rules he has set for himself? Now the question is whether King Khan will plant the French kiss on his heroine with the same passion that he expresses his love through his eyes for his leading ladies on screen.
- Glamsham Enfotainment MagazineLabels: actor, bollywood, films, french, gossip, gossips, kiss, latest, movies, news
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Sunday, February 03, 2008 |
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Aamir's charm at Jaipur Literary Fest
Monday, January 28, 2008
This was surely a festival of 'thinking men'. Aamir Khan was the flavour of the day at the Jaipur
Literary Festival on Saturday. The
Taare Zameen Par star spoke about his films , the creative process and how he is willing to take risks and deliver with perfection.
"People all over the world will acknowledge India as a cinematic destination. We have the potential to entertain the whole world. We can be the numero uno but I do not want others to be left behind", he said to the crowd.
"Through
Taare Zameen Par, I have tried to say that when we imbue children with a competitive feeling, then they tend to lose sensitivity. Being ahead in the rat race at all costs makes them apathetic towards those who are less privileged", he added.
Speaking mostly in Hindi, he also said that he would like to share his experiences of learning the art of film-making as a teacher, in the future.
- NDTV MoviesLabels: aamir, actor, bollywood, films, gossip, khan, latest, movies, news, stories, taare zameen par
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, January 28, 2008 |
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Aishwarya to pair with Rajnikant in 'Robot'
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Finally it is Bollywood Actress
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan! The glamorous actress is to star opposite Tamil film icon Rajnikant in sci-fi film "Robot" though there is no official confirmation from either the producer or director.
In other words, you can define it as a Bollywood Gossip
Aishwarya told the media that she would be pairing with Rajnikant in the movie being directed by Shankar. This will be her second project with Shankar after "Jeans", which released in 1998. She had starred opposite Prashant in "Jeans".
Two weeks ago, Shankar had signed up superstar Rajnikant for the lead role in "Robot". Since then, the media has speculated on Aishwarya or Deepika Padukone for the lead opposite Rajni.
According to the film industry sources, Shankar was in Mumbai with the script and the former Miss World responded positively after "having gone through the script thoroughly".
Even for Shankar's "Sivaji: The Boss", rumour mills had predicted
Bollywood Actress Aishwarya as the female lead opposite Rajnikant, but low-profile Shriya Sharan was roped in at the end.
One of Rajnikant's daughters is also named Aishwarya.
After the success of "Sivaji: The Boss", Shankar announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor in "Robot" - a Rs.1 billion film, which the industry predicts will be a greater success.
Both Rajni and Shankar are reportedly keen on "Robot" becoming an international success.
Maestro A.R. Rahman will compose the music. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages and will be distributed by London-based Ayingaran International.
- MSN IndiaLabels: actress, aishwarya, bachchan, bollywood, films, gossip, gossips, india, latest, movies, news, Rai, rajnikant, rajnikath, robot, south
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossips - Did Abu Salem love Sushmita
Friday, January 25, 2008
Did you know that the gangster Abu Salem, now undergoing imprisonment in an Uttar Pradesh jail, has confessed that he was smitten by actress Sushmita Sen
the very moment he saw her in Dubai in 1995?
The story goes back to 1994 when Abu Salem was organizing shows in Dubai where Bollywood stars were regular performers.
It is during one of these shows, that he met the former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen in 1995. It was a time when Sushmita had just entered the film industry and was introduced to the gangster by her friend Amir Shaikh from Bahrain. And Salem was charmed by the actress.
The two first met in person in a restaurant Wadi Kabir in Muscat in 1999 for a show there and again in Chicago after Abu Salem moved to the US in 2000.
However, the gangster’s first wife Samira Jumani did not like of his association with Sushmita and they often quarreled over his relation with the actress. However, he clarified that he did not have an affair with the actress.
While this has been confirmed from the intelligence records of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, the police have said that the actress had no connection whatsoever with the gangster’s business.
However, Abu Salem has told the police that he has high regards for Sushmita Sen. The two met several times at different places and on different occasions between 1999 and 2000, but the actress refuses to tell anything on this.
- SantaBanta.ComLabels: actress, bollywood, films, gossip, gossips, Hot, latest, masala, movies, news, rumor, rumour, sen, stories, sushmita
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, January 25, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Kareena Kapoor thrown out
If the rumors in the industry circles are to be believed, despite here resounding success during 2007, especially ‘Jab We Met’, and hiked performance price, Kareena Kapoor has been dropped from director Imtiaz Ali’s next film.
Rejecting Kareena for a role in his film, Imtiyaz Ali has chosen the currently hot Bollywood glamour girl Deepika Padukone for the film.
Worse still, in a recent interview, director Imtiyz Ali has told a magazine that he had taken Kareena Kapoor for ‘Jab We Met’ even without liking the actress’ acting qualities and he stressed that Kareena is not a good actress at all.
Incidentally, Imtiaz Ali, who was the director of ‘Jab We Met’, has even ignored the recommendations of Saif Ali Khan the hero of his next untitled film, and rejected his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor to opt for Deepika Padukone.
More interestingly, Saif Ali Khan is not only the hero of the film, but it is going to be Saif's first film production!
Sources said that Saif Ali Khan had recommended Kareena Kapoor for their new film, but the director rejected Saif’s pleas.
Going by the standards in Bollywood, this is something significant as normally the directors seldom have the guts to ignore the requests of the hero and more so when he is also the producer of the movie.
But many here would want to know if the director would have the same guts to reject a request either by Shah Rukh Khan or Aameer Khan!
- SantaBantaLabels: actress, bollywood, films, gossip, gossips, Hot, kapoor, kareena, latest, masala, movies, news, rumor, rumour, stories
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, January 25, 2008 |
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Mallika is now Rs one crore girl too
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Mallika Sherawat had quite a successful 2007 with a hat-trick of box office successes to her name. However, even though 'Guru', 'Aap Ka Surroor - The Moviee' and 'Welcome' were all money spinners, Mallika only had
supporting roles or cameo appearances in each of the three films.
While in 'Guru', she gyrated to the tune of chartbuster track 'Maiyya Maiyya', in case of 'Aap Kaa Surroor - The Moviee' there were rumors about her charging a whopping Rs one crore in fees for a short appearance.
In the film, she had an item track 'Mehbooba' in addition to a few scenes as a woman who had much more than just a crush on Himesh Reshammiya.
Even though she was promoted as a vamp in the film, she hardly seemed to be the one as the film progressed.
Meanwhile, the latest release 'Welcome' is her biggest blockbuster of all times. Even as she made an appearance only in the second half of the film, her arrival only made the proceedings livelier.
Her naughty antics with Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor managed to get the house down with her 'Kiya Kiya' song and dance number with the two veterans turning out to be a chartbuster.
Says a source closely associated with the actor, "The year 2007 has gone quite well for Mallika even though she didn't have a lead role to play in any of the three films.
After 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', her fans have obviously been asking for more. After a consistently good run, in the form of three super hit films, she is all set to enter 2008 with a lot more confidence."
The year 2008 is indeed special for Madame M as she would be seen in at least three high profile projects - 'Ugly And Pagli', 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam' and a Tamil film 'Dasavatharam'.
Reveals the source, "'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam' is all set to remind the audience of the great chemistry that Mallika shared with Rahul Bose in 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects'. The film is a wonderful package.
Not only does it comes from the house of Venus who are looking at making a comeback after the debacle of 'Aap Ki Khatir'; it also has Sanjay Chhel as a director who wrote such superb one liners in 'Partner'.
Actors like Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon in the cast only make this yet another more comedy to watch out for in 2008."
Another comedy which Mallika's fans can expect from her this year is 'Ugly And Pagli'.
A Pritish Nandy Communications' production, the film, as per its producer Rangita Pritish Nandy, is 'Bollywood's quirkiest, kinkiest and funniest romance'.
To be directed by debutant Sachin Khot, the film sees Mallika paired opposite Ranvir Shorey who had a supporting role to play in 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects'. A romantic comedy, the film has music by Anu Malik.
Before the year comes to a close, Mallika would be also seen in her biggest and costliest Indian project ever - 'Dasavatharam' (which stands for 'Ten Incarnations').
She is said to be playing a CIA agent in the film that has Kamal Hassan in the lead with as many as 10 characters to portray.
With three major films up her sleeves that would feature Mallika in different roles as a leading lady, 2008 could well be the year that acts as her calling card!
-SantaBanta
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Thursday, January 17, 2008 |
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Rani ends her Whore trilogy!
After playing the archetypal whore with a heart of gold in her last two films Rani Mukherjee is all set to do a moral about-turn.
In her new under-production Yashraj film directed by Kunal Kohli Rani plays an angel who descends down to look after business-executive Saif Ali Khan's children
Quite a leap of fate. And why not? For an actress who has always taken grave risks with her career.
How does it feel to be playing an angel?
"Right now I'm not allowed to talk about Kunal's film. But yes, any opportunity to surprise yourself and the audience is welcome," says Rani.
Some of her critics have sniggered at Rani's back-to-back roles as a prostitute in Laga Chunari Mein Daag and Saawariya.
But Rani is unfazed. "What's the big deal? An actor's job is to play a variety of challenging roles. And I don't think anyone
has the right to question any actor for his choice of oarts.
I can't be happy doing just good-women or bad-women roles. Luckily for me I got to play three different kinds of prostitutes in The Rising, Laga Chunari… and Saawariya.
You can call it my prostitute trilogy. I hope people will remember my three different portrayals of the Fallen Woman with affection."
For now Rani is happy playing the angel in Kohli's film. She's currently shooting for the film with Saif Ali Khan in Bangkok.
-SantaBantaLabels: actress, bollywood, exclusive, film, gossip, gossips, Hot, latest, masala, model, movies, mukherjee, news, prostitute, rani, scoop, Sexy
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Thursday, January 17, 2008 |
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Sush rubbishes Randeep Rumours
A rumour that Randeep has not only taught Sushmita horse-riding to play Jhansi Ki Rani but also be playing a role in
Sushmita's production of Jhansi Ki Rani has both of them chuckling in disbelief.
"Where do you hear all this? It's complete rubbish," says Sushmita. "The casting is still in the preliminary stages. No names have been locked in yet."
Randeep who's currently shooting for a new film with another Bengali beauty Raima Sen (his co-star in his next release Ru-ba-ru is another Bengali Rituparno Sengupta) is even more forthright.
"I don't know where these reports are coming from. I'm caught up in my shooting and haven't been in touch with Sushmita at all.
No talk about roles or horse riding between us. We haven't spoken for quite some time. I'm barely mastering the art of horse-riding. Where am I equipped to teach anyone the art?
In any case, I don't recommend horse-riding for Sushmita. There's a lot of dust and pollen from the grass and hay that could cause severe allergic attacks."
As for being offered a role in Rani Laxmibai Randeep says, "I've had no offer from her to be part of her film. If I do get one I'd consider it professionally like any other project."
In the meanwhile Sushmita and Randeep's only film together Karma Confessions & Holi produced by Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and in the pipeline for the last two years, is being readied for release, long after the lead pair's relationship is over.
Says a source, "Why not? If Jab We Met could turn out to be such a rage after Shahid and Kareena separated, why not Karma
Confessions & Holi after the lead pair has gone their separate ways?
Maybe splits are lucky for movies. Mughal-e-Azam became an all-time classic. Dilip Kumar and Madhubala had split during the film.And when Kamal Amrohi made Pakeezah Meena Kumari was long-divorced from him."
However the rumour the Karma Confessions & Holi is going straight to a DVD release is strongly refuted by B.R Sharan, Chief Creative Officer, SaReGaMa films.
"It's a very prestigious film for us. Hence we've taken our time to put in place a marketing and publicity plan that's appropriate for a film that tackles very modern very human emotions and stars a former Ms Universe Sushmita Sen, supermodel Naomi Campbell, Robert de Niro's daughter Drena, Randeep Hooda, Deepal Shaw, besides Suresh Oberoi, Rati Agnihotri and Suchitra Krishnamoorthy.
We're almost ready and Karma Confessions & Holi should be in theatres by April/May 2008."
Randeep Hooda is however, unaware of the film's release plans.
-SantaBantaLabels: actress, bollywood, exclusive, gossip, gossips, latest, masala, model, movies, news, scoop, sen, sushmita
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Thursday, January 17, 2008 |
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Hrithik to refrain from action scenes
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Indian superhero Hrithik Roshan, who has just recovered from a serious knee injury, says he will avoid doing stunts for some time.
"I need to be very careful for a while. No serious stunts and action scenes for a while. My body has served its warning rather effectively. I had no choice but to obey the warning signals. It would be some time before I get back into full-on action scenes," Hrithik, who turned 34 last week, told us.
"I pretend it's not a special day. But it never turns out that way," laughed Hrithik.
Apparently, Hrithik gets the maximum birthday greetings in Bollywood.
"I wouldn't know. But, yes, the quantity of love that I receive on this day is overwhelming," laughed Hrithik shyly.
He was up and about from early in the morning.
"I wanted to make sure I answered each one of the greetings personally before Hrehaan gets up."
Alas, Hrithik proposes, Hrehaan disposes. The scion of the Roshan family was up and about claiming Papa's attentions. And Hrithik was happy to give it all.
"The last year I've really had no time for the family. The injury has given me a chance to be at home and spend time with my wife and son."
And how was the birthday celebrated this year?
"Every year I like to do something associated with my work on my birthday. As luck would have it, on the evening before my birthday, it was the launch of my 'Jodhaa-Akbar' music. I loved that.
"It was one of the most well-organised music functions of my career. After that it was friend Ambika Hinduja's engagement party. So we went for that. Then we were home for the rest of the evening."
So where was the cake and the rest of the birthday trappings?
"Oh! All that happened. Suzanne always makes sure my birthdays are special."
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, January 15, 2008 |
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Bollywood Gossip - Rani to play angel
Sunday, January 13, 2008
After playing the prostitute with a heart of gold, Rani Mukerji is set for a U-turn. In Kunal Kohli's new film, she plays an angel who descends down to look after business-executive Saif Ali Khan's children.
Quite a leap of fate for an actress who has always taken grave risks with her career!
How does it feel to be playing an angel?
"Right now I'm not allowed to talk about Kunal's film. But, yes, any opportunity to surprise yourself and the audience is welcome," Rani told.
Some of the critics have sniggered at Rani's back-to-back roles as a prostitute in
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and
Saawariya. Rani is unfazed.
"What's the big deal? An actor's job is to play a variety of challenging roles. And I don't think anyone has the right to question any actor for his choice of parts. I can't be happy doing just good-woman or bad-woman roles. Luckily for me I got to play three different kinds of prostitutes in
The Rising,
Laaga Chunari... and
Saawariya. You can call it my prostitute trilogy. I hope people will remember my three different portrayals of the fallen woman with affection.", Rani said.
For now Rani is happy playing the angel in Kohli's film, which is being produced by Yash Raj Films. She's currently shooting for the film with Saif in Bangkok.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Sunday, January 13, 2008 |
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Ajay, Vidya Grace ‘Halla Bol’ Premiere
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The premiere of Raj Kumar Santoshi's ‘Halla Bol' was held at Cinemax. The film's lead pair Ajay Devgan and Vidya Balan was among the celebritries present.
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Music of ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ Launched
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The music of the most-awaited film, Ashutosh Gowariker's ‘Jodha Akbar' was launched at a grand function held at the Grand Hyatt. The film's entire cast and crew were present including the lead pair, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. The invitees also included Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Akbar Khan. Labels: actor, actress, aishwarya, akbar, amitabh, bachchan, bollywood, film, gallery, hrithik, jodha, launch, movies, Music, photo, Rai, release, roshan, songs
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Thursday, January 10, 2008 |
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Disney plans to venture into Bollywood
Sunday, January 6, 2008
The Walt Disney Company is planning to announce a joint venture with Yash Raj Films to create animated films voiced by Indian movie stars. The agreement would make at least one animated film per year. Disney is trying to change its international strategy by making films in local markets instead of selling its US products.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Sunday, January 06, 2008 |
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Vidya clears air about Shahid
Saturday, January 5, 2008
As Vidya Balan turned a year older on New Year's day she brought in her birthday the way she liked best… in the company of her family.
She was In Delhi visiting her sister. Her parents joined the sisters. And Vidya had herself what she considers a perfect birthday.
"I've great faith in myself. I'm happy to get what
I do.Of course there're tough times. But God has brought me to them he'll take me through them. That's what keeps me going. Last year there were lessons to be learnt.
Professionally I've learnt to say no to projects I don't want to do. I'm no longer apologetic about voicing my opinion.I guess I've become more confident and therefore assertive. At times I didn't know how to say no to a filmmaker.
I'd wonder how they'd react to me rejecting their creativity. Now that painful process has become less difficult. If I say no to a project I don't see that as a rejection of an inividual's creativity. I just see the project as as being non-relatable with me."
In 2008 Vidya is looking at something different to do. "At the same time I want to have fun. My two releases in the first-half this year Halla Bol and Lucky Charm are very different from one another. For this year I've only signed a Bengali film so far.I like where I am."
She laughs her musical laughter when her Lucky Charm hero Shahid is mentioned. "I've been linked with practically every co-star I've worked with.
I get along famously with all of them. And I am single. So people are looking for masala to make my life and theirs, more interesting," she laughs heartily.
"Spice apart, I got along very well with Shahid during our schedule in Toronto. People just wanted to say there was more to our dosti than meet the eye. Honestly even I like to gossip. Most of us enjoy it.
Someone must have reported that we laughed a lot together on the set. It's like saying, 'If an actress gives a really good performance she must be having an affair with the director.'
Likewise if Shahid and I were having so much fun we must be a couple."
So what is Vidya's rapport with Shahid? "The way Aziz Uncle (director Aziz Mirza)'s team worked was very very friendly. Everyone in the unit went for dinner together.
All of us went for walks together. I guess the two of us were high-profile. So….But Shahid never shared confidences with me."
What about Vidya playing hostess to Shahid's screenings of Jab We Met?
Vidya groans loudly. "Oh God! I went to one screening of Jab We Met. Over there I met my Heyy Babyy writer Milap Jhaveri and had chai nashta with him.
The next day when reports of Shahid and me came out Milap wondered how this could be true when I wasn't anywhere near Shahid throughout the evening."
- SantaBanta.ComLabels: actress, affairs, babe, balan, bollywood, celebrity, gossip, gossips, Hot, indian, kapoor, latest, movies, news, photo, romance, Sexy, shahid, stars, vidya
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Saturday, January 05, 2008 |
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Mallika no more a sex-kitten!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Believe it or not, sex kitten Mallika Sherawat is all set to step into Madhubala's shoes for her soon to be released comedy flick 'Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam' produced by Venus Records and Tapes Pvt Ltd.
The film has got two things in similar to the classic 'Mughal-E-Azam'. Apart from its title, there is a song 'Pyar kiya to darna kya.'
Written by Sanjay Chhel and composed by Anu Malik, the song is in a completely different format.
According to Anu Malik, "The song ‘Pyar kiya to darna kya’ is one of the greatest songs in the history of Indian films. No one can ever make such a beautiful song, nor can anyone copy Madhubala or even forget her performance in the song."
As the film is a comedy flick, the song will be picturized as one of the stage performances done by the cast of the film.
The film’s producer Ratan Jain says, "The song has been picturised on Mallika and though the song is based on the classic song 'Pyar kiya to darna kya', it will be in a completely different tune.
Anu Malik adds, "As it is a comedy film and the cast play stage performers the song has many funny lines in it and is not meant to hurt anyone."
Well, even as we are waiting to see Mallika do a Madhubala in the new song 'Pyar kiya to darna kya' in a comic style, one wonders how many kisses will be there in the movie.
And if the director has provided enough clothing to the actress to cover herself up decently on the screen as the legendary Madhubala always did.
- SantaBanta.ComLabels: actress, babe, bollywood, celebrity, gossip, gossips, Hot, indian, latest, mallika, movies, news, photo, seducing, Sexy, sherawat, sizzling, stars
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, January 04, 2008 |
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Bollywood explores bolder themes
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Remember Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai where the veteran actress Suhasini Mulay played a distressed mother who watches in dismay as her son, played by Akshaye Khanna, falls for an older woman?
In Naseeruddin Shah's Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota, Suhasini played a woman who becomes the object of adoration of a much younger man, played by Irrfan Khan.
There have been films like Dil Chahta Hai, Anmol and Being Cyrus - all featuring Dimple Kapadia - where a 40-plus woman has fallen for a much younger man.
Producer Sudhish Rambhotla of Hyderabad's ColorChips production house is currently planning a film with Sammir Dattani that is based on The Summer Of 42. Rambhotla wants Rekha, Shabana or Dimple to play the romantic lead opposite the young actor.
"Why not?" said Irrfan. "Hindi cinema is maturing and it's wonderful to be part of a film like Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. I played opposite Suhasini. I'm a guy who looked for a mother figure in love. It was definitely a departure from the way
man-woman relationships are depicted in films these days."
Irrfan played a working class man in his 40s totally besotted by an older woman.
"My character adored the woman to the point of worship. She's very classy and I'm nothing but a diversion for her. She'd happily make love to another man if she found someone more interesting," said Irrfan.
"Suhasini and I shared a very important lovemaking scene, a part of which was edited in the final cut. But the scene combined food and sex. We went into this whole sensuous culinary mood...
"It was bizarre and fascinating. I had never done anything like this," confessed Irrfan who started his career making violent love to Dimple Kapadia in Govind Nihalani's Drishti.
- Subhash K Jha, IANSLabels: action, actors, actress, bold, bollywood, dil chahta hai, films, gossip, gossips, latest, movies, release, scenes, sex, themes
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Saturday, December 29, 2007 |
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Taare Zameen Par goes tax free
Friday, December 28, 2007
Taare Zameen Par is in news not only because it is the first film Aamir Khan has officially directed, but also because it is the only movie that has been declared tax-free just five days after its release.
Despite the film having a bold and unconventional theme like Dyslexia, a learning disorder from which several children suffer,
Taare Zameen Par has turned out to be a box office hit.
Making films with strong social or national messages tax-free is a popular trend. Recently,
Chak De India was also made tax-free thanks to its message of unity in diversity.
Other films that were declared tax free in the past include
Lage Raho Munnabhai, Guru, Pooja Bhatt's
Dhokha, Rang De Basanti, Lakshya, Koi Mil Gaya and the list goes on.
In fact, Anurag Kashyap's
Hanuman Returns has been declared tax-free even before its release.
- NDTV.comLabels: aamir, bollywood, childhood, gossip, gossips, khan, latest, movies, news, release, taare zameen par
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Bollywood raises rare toast to childhood with 'Taare Zameen Par'
Friday, December 21, 2007
New Delhi/ Mumbai, Dec 21 (ANI): Focussing on children's dilemma and their unique world, Bollywood's latest offering 'Taare Zameen Par' delves into the world of a special child for whom the colours of flowers and kites hold more appeal than grades, but the child's talent is understood only by a sensitive teacher.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan explores the children's world in "Taare Zameen Par" (TZP), which marks Khan's debut as director.
"I think my biggest challenge as a director was to translate honestly what was on paper on to the screen. I think that's what I tried to do," said Khan.
The film is about a boy aged around eight years with dyslexia, the learning disability, who retreats into a shell rather than face a world of stiff parental expectation and academic competition.
At a boarding school, where he is sent to be disciplined, he meets a teacher who doesn't expect him to score top grades and shares his world of colours, fish, dogs and kites.
"TZP is a film about children, not a children's film," writes Khan in his blog to promote the movie.
Khan, who is sometimes compared by critics to Hollywood's Tom Hanks, appears in the film as the sensitive teacher.
Khan is known as a perfectionist, who chooses his scripts with care.
Aamir felt pleased that his work had been appreciated, but he was cautious about high expectations that people have from his film.
"Well I know that high expectations bring a lot of responsibility and I'm aware of that. I'm also happy these expectations indicate to me that my previous work has been liked and appreciated a lot and that's good to know. I do the work which I enjoy doing," said Aamir.
There was a mixed reaction to the movie from a cross-section of people, but most seemed to be in its favour.
"The child acted very well. It is an emotional film. I will love having a teacher like Aamir," said Salil, a child.
Delhi-based fashion designer Gauri Karan was in favour of this movie and said, "This film is absolutely brilliant. I also want to add that it's a nice film."
The film had its share of problems when activists in Gujarat protested against the screening of 'Taare Zameen Par' over the alleged anti-Narmada dam remarks of Khan last year.
Khan's remarks against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as well as his opposition to the Narmada dam had evoked violent protests across the state last year. (ANI)
Labels: aamir, bollywood, childhood, gossip, gossips, khan, latest, movies, news, release, taare zameen par
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, December 21, 2007 |
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Salman did not interefere, says Anees
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Katrina Kaif
Director Anees Bazmee has scotched rumours about actor Salman Khan interfering in girlfriend Katrina Kaif's latest film, Welcome. Bazmee remain unperturbed by the rumours and has dismissed it as loose talk.
It will be remembered that there were reports of the superstar being upset with Katrina for wearing short skirts for the film's promos. But Bazmee insists that Salman is like a good friend of his and is sure that if he was truly upset he would have definitely spoken to him about it.
Bazmee has worked with Salman in No Entry and says that the actor never interefered in that film as well. The only time that he came to the sets of Welcome was when Bazmee wanted to narrate a story to him.
As for his future plans, at the moment, Bazmee is also directing Vipul Shah's Singh Is King. which features Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. He says that he would love to make a love story starring his favourites Ajay Devgan and Kajol. At the moment he is all primed for the release of Welcome, which takes a funny look at the mafia.
- Movietalkies.com
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, December 18, 2007 |
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Eros International’s ALADIN by Sujoy Ghosh goes on floors
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Eros International, the London AIM listed leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector, has announced the launch of Sujoy Ghosh’s modern day Aladin, the evergreen Arabian Nights story in a big Bollywood format which has recently gone on floors. With Aladin, Eros also makes a foray into visual effects with their recently launched EyeQube Studios handling the same for the film.
Eros International in association with Sujoy Ghosh’s production company Boundscript is producing the hi-end special effects film, which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Riteish Deshmukh and will introduce Jackie Fernandez opposite Riteish.
As part of its 360 degrees presence strategy, Eros International recently announced the launch of EyeQube, a visual effects company that is headed by international talent Charles Darby, the man behind the remarkable visual effects of several Hollywood blockbusters like Titanic, Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Matrix, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon etc. EyeQube will create specific teams to handle individual film projects and exclusively handle top-end visual effects for Aladin.
Aladin has just wrapped its Rajasthan schedule and the second schedule is presently being shot in Mumbai at Filmcity & Mehboob Studios. The film is aiming for a 2008 release.
Aladin comes as part of a five-film deal between Eros International and Boundscript. All five films will be high-end visual effects driven and each film will be aimed at raising the visual effects benchmark.
- Eros International Press ReleaseLabels: bollywood, eros, gossip, gossips, international, latest, movies, news, press, release
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Thursday, December 06, 2007 |
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Mallika 50 lakhs ‘n’ Bipasha 90 lakhs!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
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 lakhs what Mallika Sherawat did last year for 50 lakhs. Yes, 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!!
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, December 04, 2007 |
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Vidya Balan eager for doing comedy roles
Looks like 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. Compliment her on her looks and she says rather modestly, "Thank you for the compliment. I am working hard to change my appearance and hope my fans like it." The actress was criticised for her costumes in her last film
Heyy Babyy. "I have accepted all the criticism that came my way. I had been a little lazy, but not anymore. I won't give my fans a chance to criticise me henceforth," she assures and adds, "In fact, I find myself comfortable wearing slacks with T-shirts and cotton 'salwar kameez'. I like to wear very less make-up. I like to appear as a simple girl-next-door."
The actress has been playing 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."
Quiz her about her role that appears to be small in this totally male dominated film and Vidya says, "I agree it is a small character, but being associated with a film like this in itself was a very special proposition for me. Better subjects are coming to the fore now, but the kind of films that Gulzaar saab or other makers attempted - movies with social conscience - are not made very often in today's times. 'Halla Bol' is such type of film. Rajkumar Santoshi is known for making such films and I enjoy being a part of it. Ideally, I feel films like 'Munnabhai', which are entertaining and yet carry a social message, should be made frequently as the audiences also prefer seeing such movies."
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.
- AOL India EditorialLabels: actress, balan, bollywood, comedy, film, gossip, gossips, Hot, movies, news, photos, pictures, roles, rumor, rumours, Sexy, vidya, wallpapers
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, December 04, 2007 |
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Eros International bags awards at DVD Summit
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
London, November 27, 2007: Eros International, the London AIM listed leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector has won three awards at the DVD Entertainment India Summit held on 24th Nov 2007 in Mumbai.
The event was organised by India’s leading magazine publishing group Infocast Systems Pvt Ltd. which publishes Studio Systems, Optical Disc Systems, Cinema Systems, Pro Sound Systems magazines.
Eros bagged awards in three categories including Best technical Interactive menu design for ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, Direct to Disc Special Interest for ‘Bollywood Bodies’ featuring John Abraham and Bipasha Basu and Best documentary/Educational (Instructional) for Shiamak Davar’s ‘Bollywood Jazz’
Commenting on this occasion Mr. Hanif Khatri, Senior Vice President, India Operations, Eros International said ‘”We at Eros International are constantly upgrading our technologies to meet the ever growing consumer demand and we hope to excel our own caliber in the future.”
- Eros International Press ReleaseLabels: bollywood, eros, gossip, gossips, international, latest, movies, news, press, release
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
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Hrithik Roshan signs up lead role for Eros - Carving Dreams Production Venture
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
London, November 26, 2007: Eros International, the London AIM listed leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector and Carving Dreams Motion Pictures, a division of Carving Dreams Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the country's leading talent agency have signed Bollywood Superstar Hrithik Roshan as
the main lead for their debut co-production venture.
Kishore Lulla, Chairman & CEO, Eros International further added, "We are happy to be working with Carving Dreams, one of the best outfits in the business of celebrity and entertainment marketing. I am delighted that Hrithik Roshan will be playing the lead role. That has elevated out first project together to an entirely different level. We are looking forward to a wonderful relationship & many more such ventures and specifically giving this particular film a great global distribution and marketing platform pulling our entire group's resources together."
Announcing the deal, Bunty Bahl, Director, Carving Dreams Motion Pictures said, "We are very pleased to be collaborating with Eros International, who are clearly the market leaders in film production and global distribution today. Having worked closely with Hrithik Roshan as his business mangers for over two years now, we hope to be sensitive to his creative needs and expect him to be involved in our film beyond the boundaries of an actor. As we foray into film production, Hrithik was the most natural choice for us to fortify our relationship further. The Hrithik-Carving Dream-Eros combo is sure to create waves."
Hrithik Roshan confirmed the news and said, "Yes, I am positively excited about this venture and am looking forward to work with two of the best in our industry. Carving Dreams entertainment p ltd, manage my business profile in terms of endorsements, appearances etc... hence agreeing to do their debut film production project is a step towards strengthening our existing relationship. While Eros International is known for their excellent film production and global distribution network, so it helps to work with the best. I am confident that this union is definitely going to be a winner. "
- Eros International Press ReleaseLabels: bollywood, eros, gossip, gossips, hrithik, latest, movies, news, press, release, roshan, rumor, rumours, signs
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
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John, Bipasha At ‘Goal’ Premiere
Friday, November 23, 2007
Mumbai 23rd Nov : The lead pair Bipasha Basu and John Abraham, along with the rest of the cast, attended the Mumbai premiere of ‘Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal' at PVR. John was informally dressed in light blue faded jeans with a silk shirt and a gray silk two-button coat. The stars cut a cake shaped like a football playground.
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Despite SRK, Deepika makes impact in 'Om Shanti Om'
Monday, November 12, 2007
Although 'Om Shanti Om' is an out-and-out Shah Rukh Khan film, newcomer Deepika Padukone shines through. Be it her grace, poise, dignity and class as a '70s diva or as the spunky contemporary girl in the latter half, the actress plays both roles with commendable finesse and elan.
The film, released Friday, had a phenomenal opening, thanks to the pre-release publicity.
The lovely Deepika, former world badminton champion Prakash Padukone's daughter, literally lights up the screen whenever she comes on. She holds her own in every frame, even when pitted against the larger-than-life superstar Shah Rukh. The newcomer has a beautiful smile and expressive eyes, which she uses to mirror the character's feelings.
"Deepika's performance is so good that you forget she is a newcomer. She is very fresh and her body language exudes oodles of confidence," says Anuradha, who saw the film on Diwali day.
"Shah Rukh's energetic performance is not able to overshadow Deepika. Her emoting is faultless. She carries off the '70s look as well as micro minis equally well," said Geetika Sahai.
While Shah Rukh's fans have lapped up the film, critics too have given favourable reviews. But most seem to have skipped commenting on the film's flaws. They have deliberately brushed its weaknesses under the carpet. But, never mind, the film on the whole is entertaining.
While in "Chak De! India", Shah Rukh slipped under the skin of his character and wowed with his stupendous performance, he disappoints in 'Om Shanti Om'. The superstar is repetitive and does overact at times in the first half. He needs to curtail his unwarranted superstar mannerisms even in a total masala film like 'Om Shanti Om'.
Apart from Deepika, another actor who makes an impact is Arjun Rampal. Farah Khan has done justice to the model-turned-actor by giving him a negative role in which he has proved his mettle. Arjun is able to bring the same kind of
unscrupulous cold-blooded feel to his character just like villains of the early '70s.
He plots to kill Deepika, a successful actress who is secretly married to him, because she is pregnant and it poses a threat to his ambitions and career, and succeeds.
Talented Shreyas Talpade, as Shah Rukh's chum, is equally impressive.
'Om Shanti Om' is entertaining, but script-wise weak. Director Farah Khan could have worked on the script a little more to make the takeoff on the '70s golden era funnier. The imitation and spoofs are enjoyable, though at times weak. The finer details of that era are missing.
The film doesn't look like an ode to the golden era of Bollywood, as Farah claims it to be; rather it looks like a satire.
- MSN IndiaLabels: actress, appearance, bollywood, deepika, gossip, gossips, khan, movies, news, om shanti om, oso, padukone, performance, reviews, rukh, shah, Shahrukh
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, November 12, 2007 |
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Ranbir to change phone number
Ranbir Kapoor is flying high with the rave reviews he has got for his debut performance in Saawariya. So inundated has the actor been with calls and messages that he has had to change his phone number.
A close family member of Ranbir said, "The volume of calls and messages since the promotional clippings went on TV to the time of the film's release has gone up so much that poor Ranbir had no choice but to change his number.
"I really didn't want to do that," confessed Ranbir, "I love all the attention. I like being complimented for my performance. I feel I'm not getting enough."
And that is not all. Within 12 hours of the premiere of
Saawariya, four major filmmakers offered him the lead role in their next film.
He starts shooting for Yashraj Films' next project, to be directed by Siddharth Anand, from Nov 24.
"But what I am really crossing my fingers for is another film with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He just has to say when and I am on. He has taught me everything I know about acting," said the grateful protégé.
Apparently Roberto Benigni in Life Is Beautiful inspired Ranbir's character of the street-smart do-gooder who would do anything to win over the sullen, searching girl.
"Sanjay sir saw me like a human version of a poodle, out to please the one I love at any cost. I sing, dance, juggle, jiggle, waltz, tap-dance, jump puddles, climb up pipes...any and everything for Sonam's character, just like Roberto Benigni in Life Is Beautiful.
"She, on the other hand, remains blissfully unimpressed most of the time. And the more withdrawn she becomes, the harder I try to please her," said Ranbir.
His co-star Sonam Kapoor isn't lagging behind either. Her classic looks are being compared with Waheeda Rehman and Rekha.
Said Priyanka Chopra: "I've known Sonam for a long time. She's a friend. And I like her father (Anil Kapoor) from the time we worked in Salaam-e-Ishq. She's such a beautiful girl with a great body.
"As for Ranbir, he's a complete scene-stealer. His performance is so warm and endearing, you just want to hug him. It's hard to believe this is his first film."
- MSN IndiaLabels: bollywood, gossip, gossips, kapoor, mobile, movies, news, number, phone, ranbir, reviews, saawariya
posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, November 12, 2007 |
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Eros announces worldwide release of Dus Kahaniyaan
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Eros International, the leading integrated company within the Indian media
& entertainment sector announced the global release of ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’, which will take place on 23rd November 2007.
Eros International’s and White Feather Films’ first project together ‘Dus Kahaniyan’, is a sensational film with a huge lead cast. An unusual concept, ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’ produced by Sanjay Dutt and Sanjay Gupta has ten spectacular stories directed by six different directors including Apurva Lakhia, Hansal Mehta, Jasmeet Dhodi, Meghna Gulzar, Rohit Roy and Sanjay Gupta himself.
Dus Kahaniyaan’ is releasing in cinemas worldwide on 23rd November 2007.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Wednesday, October 24, 2007 |
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Smash Hit opening for Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Monday, October 22, 2007
Bhool Bhulaiyaa Reaches UK Top 10 & US Top 25
Eros International, the leading integrated company within the
Indian media & entertainment sector announced a smash hit opening of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ overseas. In just its opening weekend, the film has shown collections of $ 512,000 on 55 prints climbing to US top 25 on the charts. The film has also entered the UK Top 10 grossing over £ 290,000.
‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Paresh Rawal, Amisha Patel and Rajpal Yadav released across cinemas worldwide on 12th October 2007.
‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ is a thriller-comedy directed by Priyadarshan, the talented director behind super hit comedies like ‘Hungama’, ‘Hulchul’, ‘Bhagam Bhag’ and ‘Malamaal Weekly’. ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ tells the story of a young couple arriving at an ancestral mansion. Ignoring the protests of their superstitious uncle, they move into the mansion, where unusual and supernatural events begin to happen.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Monday, October 22, 2007 |
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Eros International aligns with Rakesh Roshan for Krazzy 4
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Eros International, the leading integrated company within the
Indian media and entertainment sector announced the acquisition of the international rights of Rakesh Roshan’s Krazzy 4 produced by Film Kraft Productions and directed by Jaideep Sen. Krazzy 4 stars Juhi Chawla, Dia Mirza, Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Rajpal Yadav and Suresh Menon.
Krazzy 4 is a comedy with a social message and is a wholesome commercial entertainer, which will appeal to every section of audiences. The film is based around the four characters played by Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Suresh Menon and Rajpal Yadav who form the crazy foursome with key supporting roles by Juhi Chawla and Dia Mirza.
Following tradition of all Rakesh Roshan films, Krazzy 4, currently under production, also begins with the letter K and will have music by Rajesh Roshan.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
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Rituparna Sengupta features in Mittal V/s Mittal
Friday, October 12, 2007
Bollywood Actress Rituparna Sengupta is all set to portray the role of a victim of domestic violence in Karan Razdan’s next venture titled
Mittal V/s Mittal. Rohit Roy has been roped in for male lead who will play Ritu’s husband’s role.
Mittal V/s Mittal is a story of a woman whose life takes a 360 degree turn as soon as she gets married. Her desire of a perfect marriage despite marrying to her love interest shatters. Feeling proud to have got an opportunity to play such a sensitive character Rituparna says, “My character is of a simple woman who ends up getting married to a man who is both mentally and physically sick who sexually exploits her.” She also adds, “Her miserable life compels her to file a case against her in-laws and finally emerges as the winner.”
Suchitra Krishnamurthy will play Ritu’s lawyer’s role. The film also stars Gulshan Grover and Reema Raghav. Shamir Tandon has composed the music for the film.
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, October 12, 2007 |
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Bhool Bhulaiya - Movie Review
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Ameesha Patel, Shiney Ahuja, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Vineet, Asrani, Tarina, Rasika Joshi, Vikram Gokhale
Director: Priyadarshan
Producor: Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar
Music Director: Pritam
Rating: **1/2
In Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Priyadarshan has attempted an image makeover. A director known for comedy, Priyadarshan tries to come up with something different. But the question would be: Is the new product good enough?
The film takes off with the director establishing the place with some jerky shots, each fading out and giving a clear view of a religions river bank – Varanasi. And then we are directly taken into the haunted haveli about which the story is all about.
Siddharth Chaturvedi (Shiney Ahuja) who stays in America comes back to his village with his newly-wed wife Avni (Vidya Balan). Being a guy with modern outlook he would not believe in ghosts and decides to stay in the palace. Things take a turn when Avni unlocks the door to a forbidden room. Suddenly people hear and see things. Inside the room, they believe are two spirits. One was a court-dancer and the other her lover. The king had killed the lover and locked the dancer in the room where she committed suicide. Nice setting for a traditional ghost movie.
Siddharth's friend Aditya (Akshay Kumar) is a world renowned psychiatrist who also has vast knowledge in paranormal science. He lands up at the palace from America to solve the puzzle. And he goes on to reveal who is the ghost and how things are happening.
The film goes on to show that it's Avni who has been creating the problem. And Aditya pulls in all his scientific gyaan on this case to prove things. Avni apparently feels so much of the old dancer that she starts imagining that she is the dancer herself. She shows a case of multiple persona and tries killing Siddharth, who she perceives as the king. Aditya does cure her after creating an elaborate set up – which is very much against scientific practices. And as soon as this drama is over, the other girl, who has never uttered a word ever since she had supposedly seen the ghost as a child, is fine too.
With the film's explanation of being possessed being answered scientifically, there are very subtle and almost invisible, if at all, reference to how this girl took possessed and later cured. There certainly was no Avni around when she had seen the ghost. Also one thing that beats the audience is Avni speaking in Bengali as she had never been to Bengal. And Priyadarshan choses to keep this unanswered.
The film is a mixture of the regular Priyadarshan brand comedy and thrill. And both the thrill and comedy is derived from the same aspect – the fear for ghosts. However the humour at times goes overboard.
Especially during the first fifteen minutes where we see Asrani and Paresh Rawal trying too hard to make us laugh. There are also too many characters in the film, of which the last couple introduced just don't add anything to the movie. The arrival of the married couple makes things better as the story unfolds at the faster rate. Yet, we still have outlandish comedy here and there. The film gives a chill down your back at certain instances like when Akshay Kumar tries to find who's dancing so late at night. The background music or silence is used really well for this. The last scene where Akshay tries his hypnotic skills on Vidya Balan in a dark room is funny. Do you really need to place your hand over the patient's face to complete the process!
One thing that stands out in the film is the photography, that's done really well. And the choreography, especially the last song where Vidya Balan shows her classical dancing skills is done well.
The performances of the actors look somehow hiked up. Asrani overacts, so does Paresh Rawal. Mahan Joshi is fine. Ameesha Patel still has to frown everytime she speaks. Shiney is good, but he should never lip sync to songs. That doesn't suit him. Akshay Kumar comes up with another great performance and so does Vidya Balan, who is wonderful in the last few minutes.
Priyadarshan attempts to make a psychological thriller falls short due to some simple problems in the script. It's neither a Bhoot nor is it an Aks. Bhool Bhulaiyaa is confusing.
-AOL India Editorial
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posted by Bollywood Gossips at Friday, October 12, 2007 |
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