Actor Kareena Kapoor, who on Wednesday unveiled her grandfather Raj Kapoor's specially designed brass statue, said he was biased towards her elder sister Karisma Kapoor.
Saturday 31 March 2012
Sonam Kapoor's fairytale days!
In my really early years, once I was four or five years old, my mum would read out stories to me, and he or she wouldn’t finish them in order that I’d wish to hear the remainder of the tale the following time. That’s where my passion for books started — from my mum.
Sajid-Wajid face the camera!
The makers of Housefull 2 have decided to pack as much entertainment into the film as they may be able to. And the most recent entrants at the sets are composer duo Sajid-Wajid.
Santiniketan wary about Tagore songs for IPL cheer
As Kolkata Knight Riders’ cheerleaders gear as much as groove to Tagore songs in saris on the upcoming Indian Premier League, the Nobel laureate’s own land, Santiniketan, isn't happy about it.
Hrtihik Roshan battles mutants in Krrish 3
Actor Hrithik Roshan’s superhero franchise, Krrish, currently in its third installment, will offer the audience some high-octane stunts and action. And this time, it is going to also feature mutants.
Katrina in awe of Yash Chopra's sharpness!
Actress Katrina Kaif, who's back on the town from London after wrapping up a shooting schedule of Yash Chopra's directorial venture, says she is in awe of the veteran filmmaker's immensely sharp working style.
SRK to assist Charu Khandal financially
Shah Rukh Khan will extend financial help to injured RA.One animator Charu Khandal through Red Chillies. The actor visited her on the hospital after he returned from YRF's London schedule.
Aamir shows Priyanka top secret sets
Priyanka Chopra and Aamir Khan bonded over tea at the sets of the latter’s closely guarded television show at Yash Raj Films’s studio in Andheri last week. Priyanka was also there engaged on an ad film.
Critics' verdict: Blood Money fails to provoke
For a film that may be set against the flourishing diamond industry and broaches on its grey zones, Vishesh Films' latest offering Blood Money is conspicuous by absence of detail and depiction. At the whole, this Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri starrer is old wine with a brand spanking new label.
'Double inuendo dialogue worse than abuse': Manu Rishi
Filmmakers at the present time are that specialize in realistic stories and aren't shying clear of using expletives or double inuendo dialogues. But actor-writer Manu Rishi says this would be worse than direct abuse.
I’m happy and single: Rihanna
Rihanna, who recently made headlines for her alleged eight-week fling with Ashton Kutcher last December, didn't attempt to hide her disgust when a journalist quizzed her concerning the rumoured romance.
Sachin Tendulkar headed to Bollywood?
Sachin Tendulkar may soon be seen dancing around trees as opposed to swinging his bat at the field. Rumours are rife that the Little Master, who recently completed his 100th ODI century, is ready to make his big screen debut in filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Ferrari Ki Sawari.
Akshay believes in love, not violence!
Several Bollywood biggies was serious about brawls but Akshay Kumar has managed to stick clear of such controversies and says he doesn't believe in violence.
Jacqueline to make a Hollywood debut?
After Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's and Bipasha Basu's Hollywood outing, its now model-turned-actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who's ready to make a dash in a Canadian-British venture.
Preity Zinta turns script-writer?
Preity Zinta has just turned producer along with her upcoming film, Ishkq In Paris. The actor has apparently tried her hand at co-writing the Prem Soni-directed film, which he had originally scripted himself.
Anupama Chopra's review: Blood Money
Blood Money, like a couple of other Vishesh films (the Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt banner) before it, notably the match-fixing saga Jannat, is a morality tale concerning the dangers of conspicuous consumption. Anupama Chopra writes.
Vanya Mishra crowned Miss India World
Jalandhar girl Vanya Mishra was last night crowned because the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2012 in a glittering grand finale of the 49th edition of the sweetness pageant.
Item queen Farah returns to old!
After Munni, Sheila and Anarkali, I had almost was an item queen. So it was a welcome relief to visit Kashmir and shoot a love song for Karan Johar's Student Of The Year," says choreographer Farah Khan.
3 Idiots gang reunite for Raju’s next flick!
After the unprecedented success of Raju Hirani’s 3 Idiots, the writer-director is, once again, got to work with the trio — Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan — in his forthcoming film, Peekay.
Imran Zahid debuts as detective in Jism 2
Imran Zahid, who was to play the title role in Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's Chandu, says his dream is finally coming true as he's making his debut of their Jism 2.
IIFA 2012 to happen in Singapore
The 13th International Indian Film Academy celebrations kickstarted today with Bollywood stars like Dia Mirza, Parineeti Chopra, Arbaaz Khan and Arjan Bajwa attending the IIFA voting weekend 2012.
Deepika Padukone enters top ad league?
The truth that she is among the youngest leading ladies in Bollywood appears to be working wonders for Deepika Padukone at the present time. The most recent news is that the 26-year-old actor has apparently been signed on for a whopping sum of Rs 5 crore (for a year) by a well-liked soap brand she endorses.
No cat fights in Housefull 2!
Actor Shazahn Padamsee is on a rumour denying spree at the present time. She rubbishes reports that she’s dating Vinod Khanna’s nephew Akhil Kapoor, denies that she’s getting an ‘A’ tattoo, and refutes that there have been cat fights at the sets of Housefull 2.
First Look: Sunny Leone in Jism 2
The countdown for Sunny Leone's Jism 2 shoot has started. Days before the film goes at the floors, the primary look of Sunny within the film was unveiled. The pornstar turned actor plays Izna, the seductress.
Malaika to accomplish at Super Fight League's opening ceremony
Bollywood’s item queen, Malaika Arora Khan, has scored another hit number with Anarkali Disco Chali from the impending Housefull 2. And the song’s popularity have been instrumental in making the Super Fight League (SFL) organisers rope her in for a performance on the opening ceremony in Chandigarh on April 7.
Manisha Koirala trashes divorce rumours
Manisha Koirala is fuming over false reports of her divorce from husband Samrat Dahal.
Bollywood beats in Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator trailer
Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator trailer has just released and it's already trending on Twitter. Interestingly, the trailer of the spoof film plays to the very talked-about Bollywood song Mundiya Tu Bach Ke Rahi from the film Boom.
Get to understand Mandela at this virtual museum!
His story is person who inspires, and can continue to take action for generations and ages. And now, the life and times of 1 of the world's greatest statesmen was documented online for eternity.
Aishwarya's fake passport found!
In a raid by the special operations group (SOG) at a Vadodara residence, officials found an unexpected document amongst other fake papers.
Kareena Kapoor unveils UTV’s ‘Walk of the Stars’
It was a memorable night for actress Kareena Kapoor on the unveiling of UTV Stars’ ‘Walk of the Stars.’ She unveiled the brass statue of her late grandfather Raj Kapoor and recollected the memories of the time spent with him.
After unveiling the statue, she said, “I am wanting words; what more would I ask for. My father and my grandfather have made me who I'M. Which girl has got this opportunity, guys?”
“Kapoors have acting of their veins and blood. I'M looking ahead to walk down memory lane. What better gift than this to the 100 years of Indian cinema,” she added.
Kareena Kapoor went ahead to take a seat at the lap of the brass statue of Raj Kapoor she unveiled, and added with a splash of humor, “This is the one lap that Saif would allow me to sit down on.”
SRK rescues Katrina Kaif from frenzied crowd
Shahrukh Khan is understood to be very protective of his female co-stars and he displayed this angle of his when he came to Katrina Kaif’s rescue at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport. Both the celebs were in London for the shooting of Yash Chopra’s untitled film. After the 35-day schedule, arrived on the airport in the course of the night but their mere few minutes’ presence created a mini frenzy on the airport.
Katrina upon her arrival decided to stroll straight to her car whereas Shahrukh chose to talk to media about shooting and his blockbuster film RaOne’s animator Charu Khandal.
When the gang pressed too just about Katrina Kaif, SRK quickly came forward and shielded her from the crowd, physically keeping people clear of her. He kept his arms across the actress and escorted her till her car.
It could also be mentioned here that SRK and Salman Khan don't seem to be on superb terms and as Salman’s girlfriend, Katrina had always avoided working with SRK. Now, they're working together under Yash Raj banner and initially, there have been rumours within the media that the SRK-Kat starrer film may be named London Ishq but Shahrukh has denied the sort of claims.
Santiniketan wary about Tagore songs for IPL cheer
By Hindustan Times
As Kolkata Knight Riders’ cheerleaders gear as much as groove to Tagore songs in saris on the upcoming Indian Premier League, the Nobel laureate’s own land, Santiniketan, isn't happy about it. People within the West Bengal town, where Rabindranath wrote most of his literary classics, have slammed the
usage of his poetic pieces for entertainment.
“I am confused, amazed and wondering as to how Rabindranath Tagore’s songs will fit into this sort of commercial sporting event. Cricket, especially IPL, is all about frenzy and madness. I don’t think that is the proper platform to make use of his songs,” says Professor Samit Roy of Santiniketan’s world-famous Visva-Bharati University, which was envisioned by Tagore.
Professor Indrani Mukhopadhyay, principal of Sangeet Bhavan, Visva-Bharati, says, “I’m sceptical about their presentation. I'M HOPING they don’t do anything vulgar and even tamper with the tunes because Tagore songs don't seem to be for party dancing.” Dr Tarak Sengupta, vice-president of Sangeet Bhavan, adds: “I hope those cheerleaders don’t do anything that insults Tagore.”
KKR officials are however, upbeat. Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR, says, “This time, we just desired to add an overly local flavour (to the cheerleading). Playing Tagore songs is solely another step on this effort to maintain everything Bengali, and (the team’s owner, actor) Shah Rukh (Khan) was very passionate about this.”
IIFA 2012 to happen in Singapore
By Hindustan Times
The 13th International Indian Film Academy celebrations kickstarted today with Bollywood stars like Dia Mirza, Parineeti Chopra, Arbaaz Khan and Arjan Bajwa attending the IIFA voting weekend 2012.
Several members of the Indian film fraternity came forward to cast their vote for IIFA Awards 2012, to be held later this year.
Filmmakers Ramesh Sippy, David Dhawan, Sujoy Ghosh, Zoya Akhtar, actresses Genelia D'souza, Urmila Matondkar, composer duo Salim-Suleiman, singer Shaan, actors Vivek Oberoi and Sonu Sood were also present.
"I have already collected ten awards till now, waiting for get an IIFA award in addition. Everyday I keep counting awards. The most productive part about IIFA is that it isn't rigged and there's no favouritism," said Parineeti, who has won the most productive debut trophy in any respect award functions for her performance in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.
Though there is not any official announcement as to where IIFA awards will happen this year, actor Arjan Bajwa, after casting his vote, said, "This year we have now it in Singapore."
Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy said, "WITHIN THE last 13 years IIFA's popularity has increased, it helps trade between two countries - India and where the award ceremonies are held. Tourism also goes up," Sippy said.
When asked who's his favourite star this year, Sippy said, "All I DO KNOW is Vidya will win award."
Dia, who came along with her beau Sahil Sangha, said, "ONCE A YEAR IIFA just keeps recuperating. I'M waiting for the award ceremonies."
Aamir shows Priyanka top secret sets
By Hindustan Times
Priyanka Chopra and Aamir Khan bonded over tea at the sets of the latter’s closely guarded television show at Yash Raj Films’s studio in Andheri last week. Priyanka was also there engaged on an ad film.
“When Priyanka heard that Aamir was shooting next door, she requested her director to take a break in order that she could go and say hi,” a source on the venue says, adding, “Aamir, who usually keeps his shoots under wraps, welcomed her and allowed her to peer the set, the format of the show and a few a part of the shoot as well.”
Last week, Priyanka was seen networking with Raju Hirani at Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s party to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century. The party was held on the Ambani mansion Antilla in Tardeo. Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and the Bachchans were also present. In regards to the recent encounter, Priyanka’s spokesperson confirms, “Yes, Aamir and Priyanka met at YRF.”
The two were earlier spotted together at a screening of Peepli Live and rumours stated that they'd interact in an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s The 3 Musketeers. However the reports weren't confirmed. While Priyanka has worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman and Hrithik, she is yet to work with Aamir Khan.
I’m so homesick, says Imran Khan
By Hindustan Times
Good morning everyone! And good afternoon to these of you who had a late Friday night. I’m thrilled to be back writing my column after what looks as if forever. There’s quite a lot of new columnists, and that i appear to be the one veteran here, so I’d love to take this chance to provide my support to
anyone who needs it. I’ve been at this for a few years now, so I DO KNOW a number of adjectives and stuff.
Today, unfortunately, is a kind of days where adjectives fail me. (Also failing me today are adverbs, but all over the world they’re generally accepted to be the least trustworthy lexical category, so I can’t say I’m extremely surprised).
I’ve spent the past month shooting at the outskirts of Rajkot, in a spot called Wankaner. Most of you won’t be conversant in it, but there’s an especially large palace there, and it makes an attractive spectacular shooting location. The shoot’s been going well, no complaints there, but I MUST say I hate shooting clear of home. You spend a month, two months, sometimes even more, clear of family and friends. You reside in a hotel room (which will get pretty depressing), eating hotel food (which will get pretty heavy) and usually having no life besides work.
Working within the movie business is pretty consuming, and also you generally don’t get much free time… but no less than if you’re shooting in your house city, you get to return in your own house on the end of the day. You'll meet your pals a few times a week, and recharge your batteries (figuratively speaking).
All it is a long-winded way of explaining why adjectives (and people cursed adverbs) are failing me today… I’m utterly drained. I'LL really use some recharging. Looking ahead to hearing from you guys, maybe with some ideas on what I WILL write about for my next column?
First Look: Sunny Leone in Jism 2
By Hindustan Times
The countdown for Sunny Leone's Jism 2 shoot has started. Days before the film goes at the floors, the primary look of Sunny within the film was unveiled. The pornstar turned actor plays Izna, the seductress.
Excited Sunny posts on Twitter, "hehe just shot this picture and its one of the most looks for @jism2. hope i dont get in trouble for showing you this to you!! hehhe" (sic)
Sunny Leone is operating hard for her Bollywood debut. "Sitting on the @Jism2 office learning my lines and hanging out :)" She had posted sometime back.
The newcomer is spending numerous time to sweep up her Hindi skills. "HAD FUN in my hindi lesson today and killer workout. My legs are going to be killing me tomorrow," she tweeted. (sic)
Sunny appears to be loving her Bollywood adventure. She tweeted, "Headed to a different fitting for @Jism2 with @anasingh at her office!! Love her, she's the best!"
"This is how I memorize my lines right now.Sitting in a hectic restaurant w/ people everywhere to distract me and being attentive to classical music. Oh and the uncomfortable feeling of individuals looking@me thinking I'm talking2myself. Haha must look crazy, I DO NOT care because I'm on a mission," (sic) Leone tweeted.
About the film occurring floors on April 1 that is what Sunny has to tweet. "I DON'T THINK on this april fools stuff. @Jism2 is shooting at the 1st of april. :) prepare here we come india."
Vanya Mishra crowned Miss India World
By Hindustan Times
Jalandhar girl Vanya Mishra was on Friday crowned because the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2012 in a glittering grand finale of the 49th edition of the wonder pageant. The Miss India Earth title went to 24-year-old Prachi Mishra of Pune, while Chennai girl Rochelle Maria Rao, 23, was
crowned because the Miss India International.
The trio, selected from 20 finalists, were crowned by last year's winners Kanistha Dhankhar, Hasleen Kaur and Ankita Shorey.
The event was hosted by Ayushman Khurana and Manish Paul.
While 19-year-old Vanya will represent India on the Miss World 2012 Pageant, Prachi and Rochelle shall represent the rustic at Miss Earth 2012 Pageant and Miss International 2012 Pageant, respectively.
Femina won't send the beauties to the Miss Universe pageant because it had decided in 2010 to abstain from the event.
Nargis Fakri and Sonam Kapoor added Bollywood glamour to the ceremony, which was judged by Sonam, producer Ekta Kapoor, film director Rohit Shetty, actor Sonali Bendre, cricketer Harbhajan Singh, designer Raghavendra Rathore, Managing Director of Bajaj FimServ Sanjiv Bajaj, singer Sonu Nigam and television actor Sakshi Tanwar.
The evening began with singer-actor Ali Zafar giving his first dance performance with former Miss Indias Manasvi Mamgai and Neha Hinge.
The Pakistani singer enthralled the audience together with his power packed 'Madhubala' performance.
The grand evening was also graced by Julia Morley, Chairperson of the Miss World Organisation and reigning Miss World Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colimenares.
Former Miss World Ivian Sarcos also attended the development in a surprising lehenga choli.
Hrtihik Roshan battles mutants in Krrish 3
By Hindustan Times
Actor Hrithik Roshan’s superhero franchise, Krrish, currently in its third installment, will offer the audience some high-octane stunts and action. And this time, it'll also feature mutants.
An insider reveals that the filmmakers have roped in foreign stuntmen to play characters like Frog-man, Rhino-man, Scorpion-girl and Cheetah-girl within the upcoming movie. Prosthetic make-up artiste Ritu Janjani was presupposed to work at the film, but needed to pull out on account of her pregnancy. Currently taking good care of her one-month-old baby girl, she says, “It’s a mutant film, featuring different characters. Such a lot of of the actors are sporting elaborate prosthetics.”
The delay to start with of the shoot schedule restricted her from getting involved, admits Ritu. “They were alleged to start shooting in October-November, but they delayed the entire thing. Once they finally started the schedule in Hyderabad, I USED TO BE in my last month of pregnancy and couldn’t fly,” she says.
Apart from Ritu’s revelation, the cast, including Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Oberoi, has remained tight-lipped in regards to the entire affair. When asked concerning the introduction of mutants to the storyline, Kangana exclaims, “How am i able to inform you anything? We have now just finished shooting and that i don’t even know when the film will release. Rakeshji (director Rakesh Roshan) will kill me.”
Despite repeated attempts, producer-director Rakesh remained unavailable for comment.
'Double inuendo dialogue worse than abuse': Manu Rishi
By Hindustan Times
Filmmakers at the present time are specializing in realistic stories and aren't shying clear of using expletives or double inuendo dialogues. But actor-writer Manu Rishi says this is able to be worse than direct abuse.
"I do not believe in double meaning lyrics or dialogue. I always put the character's spirit and image in my lyrics and dialogue. I do abuse (in real life), but I DO NOT sell them (through my writing)," Manu told IANS.
Popular for his role as Bangali within the comedy Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Manu has also written dialogues for Aisha and his forthcoming film Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi.
He says you have to be discreet rather using abuses mindlessly.
"Such lyrics and dialogue don't carry the fitting spirit of the song or the nature. At time it's a must to transcend limits, however it is usually good to bear in mind the nature and the will of the situation," he advised.
Manu has also acted in Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi, which marks the directorial debut of Rakesh Mehta.
"My role within the movie is of a police officer named ACP Chautala. He's a gold medalist and his mother loves him. My character is forced to get transferred to Mumbai but his colleagues and those think that he himself wanted this transfer to earn more money through bribe. My role is filled with humiliation and tension, but served in a comic book and humourous manner," he said.
The actor says he loves humour, adding: "I REALLY LIKE to laugh and make people laugh."
Among Manu's upcoming projects are Mumbai Delhi Mumbai through which he has written the dialogues and he's also part of the cast.
Kya Delhi Kya Lahore is another movie at the anvil. He has penned the dialogues and a song for the film.
No cat fights in Housefull 2!
By Hindustan Times
Actor Shazahn Padamsee is on a rumour denying spree in this day and age. She rubbishes reports that she’s dating Vinod Khanna’s nephew Akhil Kapoor, denies that she’s getting an ‘A’ tattoo, and refutes that there have been cat fights at the sets of Housefull 2.
“I know Akhil really well. We're exquisite friends and feature the similar group of friends. I SUPPOSE if you find yourself seen together, you get linked up,” she says, adding, “The reports concerning the tattoo were just rubbish. I’m not getting any tattoo.”
Talking about Housefull 2, which releases next month, Padamsee says, “Housefull 2 is a brand. I had a good time shooting for the film, I bonded with the women (Asin, Jacqueline and Zarine). We're all quite close. Unfortunately, there have been no cat fights,” she says.
Aishwarya's fake passport found!
By Hindustan Times
In a raid by the special operations group (SOG) at a Vadodara residence, officials found an unexpected document amongst other fake papers.
As the officials were raiding the home of 1 Premchandra Khandelwal after a tip-off, they stumbled on a forged passport within the name of
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai, in line with media reports. The fake passport mentions Aishwarya Rai's passport number, photo, date of birth and birth place.
The photocopy also mentions that the passport was renewed on May 2, 2006. The police are actually investigating the problem to determine how the accused got a duplicate of the actor's passport.
Four persons were arrested in the course of the raid for allegedly using fake documents to send people abroad.
3 Idiots gang reunite for Raju’s next flick!
By Hindustan Times
After the unprecedented success of Raju Hirani’s 3 Idiots, the writer-director is, once again, started working with the trio — Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan — in his forthcoming film. Writer Abhijat Joshi, who had co-written the 2009 comedy, reveals, “I was writing Peekay with Raju. Aamir is acting in it. We’ve completed the script and can sit for narrations soon.”
Aamir, who will start work on Yash Raj Films’ Dhoom 3 in May, admits that they are going to begin shooting Peekay this year. He says, “The film is occurring the floors in October.” Strangely, while his colleagues at the project seem able to start filming, the director himself insists there may be still some work to be done. Raju says, “The script isn't complete yet. We're engaged on the overall draft.”
Press him to show details or the genre of his eagerly anticipated films, and Raju says cryptically, “This is my more or less film. Of course, it has some social message.”
Abhijat also assisted the director when he was scripting producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s next, Ferrari Ki Sawaari, to be helmed by Rajesh Mapuskar. “I didn’t write Ferrari Ki Sawaari, but I USED TO BE helping Raju with it.”
Sachin Tendulkar headed to Bollywood?
By Hindustan Times
Sachin Tendulkar may soon be seen dancing around trees as opposed to swinging his bat at the field. Rumours are rife that the Little Master, who recently completed his 100th ODI century, is prepared to make his big screen debut in filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Ferrari Ki Sawari. And, author Shobhaa De’s tweet suggests it can be greater than only a special appearance.
“There’s a definite impression that Sachint is preparing for a brand new innings. In Bollywood. Fans can be over the moon if that happens,” De tweeted on Friday. After we asked her about it, she said, “I’ve just said that it’s an impression. It’s a remark made by Vidhu Vinod Chopra that he's seeking to ask him to do a cameo, nevertheless it may transform nothing greater than that. Sachin might even take a look at it from a major standpoint and if that happens, it’ll be great.” Sachin’s fans are ecstatic. Director Anees Bazmee says, “I’d like to see him in movies ... I’m sure he’ll do good.”
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, however, says, “Let us be masters of our own field... Are you able to imagine Salman Khan hitting a century?” Cricketers who tried their hand at acting and failed include Sunil Gavaskar and Ajay Jadeja.
Anupama Chopra's review: Blood Money
By Hindustan Times
Direction: Vishal Mahadkar
Actors: Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri
Rating: **
At one point in Blood Money, the nasty boss of a diamond company gifts his protégé, Kunal, an expansive new office and a buxom secretary, with the instruction: Cabin aur Pauline, dono ka maza lo. It was my favourite of many unintentionally hilarious moments within the film.
Blood Money, like a couple of other Vishesh films (the Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt banner) before it, notably the match-fixing saga Jannat, is a morality tale in regards to the dangers of conspicuous consumption. Kunal, played by Kunal Khemu, is a middle-class MBA student who gets a role on the Trinity Diamond Company in Cape Town. We're told that it is the first time he's been on an airplane.
The company boss and his brother do not need much time to talk with him, however the newbie is given a furnished mansion to live in and cash to spend. Cut to: shopping, sightseeing and snazzy new car. Only his wife, Arzoo, played by Amrita Puri, wonders why the home reminds her of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale, wherein the good old woman seems to be a witch.
'Witch' is a real understatement for Kunal's boss, 'Zaveri Sir', played by Manish Chaudhari, who's enthusiastic about every type of nefarious activities and is introduced to us as he drills a hole into his executive's leg. That is the primary scene of the film, so I AM NOT spoiling any mystery here. After Kunal clinches a large deal, Zaveri Sir takes him under his wing, this means that a lifetime of pool parties, private planes and a tryst at the conference room table with a horny co-worker. Of course, Kunal soon finds out that he has made a take care of the devil or, as he so originally puts it at interval point, "I sold my soul."
This standard issue plot worked much better in Jannat since the protagonist was edgier and the backdrop of match-fixing more intriguing. The arena of blood diamonds, as created by debutant director Vishal S Mahadkar here, is essentially comic-book. The screenplay is slowed down by songs and the couple's love story, which in fact takes a beating once Kunal starts to party with the boss. Kunal Khemu works hard to make his character's dangerous dilemma real however the situations he's installed are ludicrous. Within the climax, he sprints through Cape Town with a profusely bleeding stab wound and beats up some burly men for good measure. Funnier still are the villains. Zaveri Sir wears long coats, chomps on cigars and loves to say "superb" with a cruel curl of his lips, while his brother, played by Sandip Sikand, looks comically angry the entire time. Zaveri Sir could also be keen on pronouncements similar to "Imaandari aadmi ko mahal mein nahin, footpath pe le jaati hai."
Blood Money finds some traction within the climax but it's too little, too late. By then, you might be disengaged and debating dinner choices.
Friday 30 March 2012
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Imran Zahid and Sunny Leone in ‘Jism 2′
Imran Zahid is making his debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Jism 2’ within the lead role. “I play a narcotics detective in ‘Jism 2′. I'M waiting for starting work on it. There’s excitement and nervousness,” an elated Imran said adding, “As a youngster, I watched (Mahesh) Bhatt saab’s films. I'M a small town boy. I'M from Bokaro. For me, it’s a large thing to work with someone like him and Pooja, whose ‘Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin’ I watched as a youngster.”
“Jism 2″ is being produced by Pooja Bhatt’s Fish Eye Network and is in news for featuring Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone. Sunny just posted a glance of hers within the film. The pic shows her in a lean avatar with high cheek bones in a black outfit which supplies a touch of her cleavage.
While releasing her look from the film, Sunny tweets, “hehe just shot this picture and its some of the looks for @jism2 . hope i dont get in trouble for showing you this to you!! Hehhe”
Check out Sunny’s look within the film………..
Katrina in awe of Yash Chopra's sharpness!
By Hindustan Times
Actress Katrina Kaif, who's back on the town from London after wrapping up a shooting schedule of Yash Chopra's directorial venture, says she is in awe of the veteran filmmaker's immensely sharp working style.
"You know Yash ji could be very senior and everybody used to mention how young he's at heart. But it's a must to have a look at how sharp he is," Katrina told reporters here.
"He used to select up these very small such things as... if something was disturbing me or I USED TO BE not in an excellent mood, he used to simply pick it up and understand how to cope with it. So I FEEL he's an overly special person and we had a terrific time," she added.
Katrina was in London to work on Chopra's yet-to-be-titled love story opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
This is her first project with King Khan, and that is also the primary time she is being directed by Chopra, whose last venture behind the camera was Veer Zaara in 2004.
Katrina, 27, spoke at the sidelines of the launch of a book in response to her film Raajneeti, which presented her in a non-glamourous avatar and in a formidable role.
She didn't miss the danger to share sweet somethings about her Raajneeti director Prakash Jha too.
"One thing I WILL say about Prakash ji is that with all his knowledge and with all his intellect, he's an especially intelligent person and very knowledgeable...
"... especially at the subjects that he directs... (they can be) very complex subjects, but never for once does he make you're feeling that you're slightly inferior whatsoever to the information of politics or his knowledge of literature," said Katrina.
Last seen in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Katrina could also be working together with her former beau, actor Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger.
Critics' verdict: Blood Money fails to provoke
By Hindustan Times
For a film that may be set against the flourishing diamond industry and broaches on its grey zones, Vishesh Films' latest offering Blood Money is conspicuous by absence of detail and depiction. At the whole, this Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri starrer is old wine with a brand spanking new label.
"Unexpectedly, from a credible, plausible zone, the film deviates right into a hard-to-absorb masala-ridden fare that will depend on heroism and intrepidness to prove some extent. A persuasive culmination, consistent with the quintessence of the film, would've only enhanced the impact of the second one hour. Wish the author was consistent in keeping the viewer absorbed within the subsequent hour as well," writes Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama.
The execution of the film was lower than the mark. "Writer Upendra Sidhye’s story is believable however the execution barely rises above average. Director Vishal Mahadkar extracts decent performances from his cast. Kunal Khemu steals the show as a person caught in personal and professional conflict," feels Blessy Chettiar, DNA
The film also lacked research and detailing. "For a film that may be set against the flourishing diamond industry and broaches on its grey zones, Vishesh Films' latest offering is conspicuous by absence of detail and depiction. With out any research it isn't important whether the tale is about in South Africa or Surat," writes Sukanya Verma, Rediff.
"This one has the entire toppings of a 'Bhatt shocker' - drama, emotion, tragedy and a few sex. Again they push the bedroom threshold - a semi-erotic, steamy scene between two women - every man's turn-on fantasy. Debutant director, (Vishal S Mahadkar), tells the tale well, though some scenes are very stretched, and tries too hard to impress a reaction. A faster pace, stronger dialogues, to not add some more dum in Kunal's voice, and a greater background score - would have had greater impact," says Madhureeta Mukherjee, TOI.
Direction
"Debutant director Vishal Mahadkar had a gripping premise on hand, but what comes across on screen is a potpourri. A COUPLE OF absorbing, attention grabbing moments… a couple of hackneyed, tried and tested formulaic material. Resultantly, Blood Money is neither riveting, nor absolutely undistinguished. It floats somewhere in between!" Writes Adarsh.
"Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri are ideal in character roles, heroine’s sister or hero’s insipid sidekick. But within the lead, two strugglers can’t make a crippled film walk. While the tale and screenplay do little to maintain you seated throughout, the dialogues surely deserve a Ghanta nomination. Following a bitter argument, Arzoo’s friend consoles her, saying, 'Jhagde toh hote hi hain hone ke liye.' Then there are pearls of wisdom like, 'Har deal mein do party hoti hain, ek buyer aur ek seller.' Quite just like the two parties within the hall playing ‘Blood Money’: the projectionist and the usher," writes Kunal Guha, Yahoo.
Performances
"Kunal Kemmu is super-confident and believable. The actor carries the movie on his shoulders, notwithstanding the discrepancies within the narrative. This could be a fresh beginning for this talented young man. Amrita Puri, who stood out with an excellent performance in AISHA, is natural to the core. She delivers a power-packed performance and elevates even a standard scene along with her splendid act," says Adarsh.
"Amrita Puri, for the primary time in a lead role after her impressive Aisha stint, is precisely okay. You wish to take her seriously but lines like “Tumhe mere saath Mumbai chalna hoga. Main yahaan se vidhwa hoke nahi jaana chahti” ruin it can be. a greater script and we will be able to see if she will be able to work some magic at the big screen. Manish Choudhary as Zaveri/Zakharia is “superb”-ly annoying, while the actor playing his brother deserves to be shot for over-acting," feels Chettiar.
"Kunal Khemu displays not one of the charisma, intensity or vulnerability that validates his transition from an pleasant go-getter to a compromised coward. The young man's needless huffing, puffing and folding lips in exasperation only draw attention to his inadequacies. Co-star Amrita Puri publish a lovely show in Aisha together with her funny dialogue delivery. Seems that may be how she speaks. Because the Devil in a Diamond baron's disguise, Manish Chaudhary does well together with his analogies in a temporary lunch scene but is proscribed to sporting a threatening frown for the remainder of his role," avers Verma.
"Proving his acting calibre in Kalyug, Kunal Khemu was an excessively promising actor to this point. Khemu's earnest act in Blood Money can definitely fetch kudos for him. Amrita Puri though pleasant enough, doesn't get much scope within the movie," reports Oneindia.
Conclusion
"On the whole, Blood Money is old wine with a brand spanking new label. A GOOD and absorbing first hour coupled with soulful music are its aces, although the mediocre, outmoded writing within the post-interval portions leave you just a little miffed. At best, a good attempt!" Concludes Adarsh.
"The lead pair salvages the film to an extent, but a limited scope of the script binds them both from making it an entertaining trip. The out of sync sound in lots of scenes makes Blood Moneytechnically unstable. Add to all this innumerable songs," writes Chettiar.
"You should not have to be a diamond expert to inform a gem from a pebble. And so, unless stale stories, bad acting and bungled possibilities capture your fancy, Blood Money is way too sluggish, simplistic and boring to bother," says Verma.
Malaika to accomplish at Super Fight League's opening ceremony
By Hindustan Times
Bollywood’s item queen, Malaika Arora Khan, has scored another hit number with Anarkali Disco Chali from the impending Housefull 2. And the song’s popularity have been instrumental in making the Super Fight League (SFL) organisers rope her in for a performance on the opening ceremony in Chandigarh on April 7.
“For me, the primary reason was SFL’s novelty factor. However the driver behind accepting the offer was the folk who're involved with the sporting event – Raj (Kundra), Shilpa (Shetty) and Sanju (Sanjay Dutt). I DO KNOW they all on a private level. So after they asked me to be part of the event, it went without saying that I MIGHT extend my support,” says Malaika.
Ask the ‘Munni badnaam hui…’ performer about her first gig as Anarkali and she or he chuckles, “I am looking ahead to it. After all, it will likely be my first live show with the song. My son (Arhaan) could also be very thinking about it. He actually desires to see some of the live fights too,” Malaika adds.
Bipasha Basu had performed on the mixed martial arts’ inaugural fight night on March 11 in Mumbai. Kundra explains why they didn’t book the Jism star for his or her opening ceremony too, saying, “Malaika has some great songs, is super sexy and, above all, an even dancer. We strive and select the most productive performers all of the time, and because it’s a televised event, we can’t repeat our entertainers.
That’s why Bipasha wasn’t chosen again.”
While her plate is full preparing for her upcoming live performance, Malaika may additionally be reprising her Munni avatar in Salman Khan’s Dabangg 2.
Ask her in regards to the item number and he or she says with a smile, “We haven’t taken a decision yet. So, I'D only say, ‘let’s wait and watch.’”
Malaika to accomplish at Super Fight League's opening ceremony
By Hindustan Times
Bollywood’s item queen, Malaika Arora Khan, has scored another hit number with Anarkali Disco Chali from the approaching Housefull 2. And the song’s popularity have been instrumental in making the Super Fight League (SFL) organisers rope her in for a performance on the opening ceremony in Chandigarh on April 7.
“For me, the primary reason was SFL’s novelty factor. However the driver behind accepting the offer was the folks who're involved with the sporting event – Raj (Kundra), Shilpa (Shetty) and Sanju (Sanjay Dutt). I DO KNOW they all on a private level. So once they asked me to join the event, it went without saying that I'D extend my support,” says Malaika.
Ask the ‘Munni badnaam hui…’ performer about her first gig as Anarkali and he or she chuckles, “I am looking ahead to it. After all, it is going to be my first live show with the song. My son (Arhaan) may be very fascinated about it. He actually desires to see one of the most live fights too,” Malaika adds.
Bipasha Basu had performed on the mixed martial arts’ inaugural fight night on March 11 in Mumbai. Kundra explains why they didn’t book the Jism star for his or her opening ceremony too, saying, “Malaika has some great songs, is super sexy and, above all, a fair dancer. We strive and select the most productive performers all of the time, and because it’s a televised event, we can’t repeat our entertainers.
That’s why Bipasha wasn’t chosen again.”
While her plate is full preparing for her upcoming live performance, Malaika may additionally be reprising her Munni avatar in Salman Khan’s Dabangg 2.
Ask her concerning the item number and she or he says with a smile, “We haven’t taken a decision yet. So, I MIGHT only say, ‘let’s wait and watch.’”
Katrina in awe of Yash Chopra's sharpness!
By Hindustan Times
Actress Katrina Kaif, who's back on the town from London after wrapping up a shooting schedule of Yash Chopra's directorial venture, says she is in awe of the veteran filmmaker's immensely sharp working style.
"You know Yash ji may be very senior and everybody used to mention how young he's at heart. But you must take a look at how sharp he is," Katrina told reporters here.
"He used to select up these very small such things as... if something was disturbing me or I USED TO BE not in a fair mood, he used to simply pick it up and understand how to cope with it. So I FEEL he's an overly special person and we had an excellent time," she added.
Katrina was in London to work on Chopra's yet-to-be-titled love story opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
This is her first project with King Khan, and that is also the primary time she is being directed by Chopra, whose last venture behind the camera was Veer Zaara in 2004.
Katrina, 27, spoke at the sidelines of the launch of a book in response to her film Raajneeti, which presented her in a non-glamourous avatar and in a formidable role.
She didn't miss the risk to share sweet somethings about her Raajneeti director Prakash Jha too.
"One thing I WILL BE ABLE TO say about Prakash ji is that with all his knowledge and with all his intellect, he's an especially intelligent person and intensely knowledgeable...
"... especially at the subjects that he directs... (they can be) very complex subjects, but never for once does he make you're feeling that you're slightly inferior in any way to the information of politics or his knowledge of literature," said Katrina.
Last seen in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Katrina could also be working along with her former beau, actor Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger.
Critics' verdict: Blood Money fails to provoke
By Hindustan Times
For a film that may be set against the flourishing diamond industry and broaches on its grey zones, Vishesh Films' latest offering Blood Money is conspicuous by absence of detail and depiction. At the whole, this Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri starrer is old wine with a brand spanking new label.
"Unexpectedly, from a credible, plausible zone, the film deviates right into a hard-to-absorb masala-ridden fare that depends on heroism and intrepidness to prove some extent. A persuasive culmination, consistent with the quintessence of the film, would've only enhanced the impact of the second one hour. Wish the author was consistent in keeping the viewer absorbed within the subsequent hour as well," writes Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama.
The execution of the film was lower than the mark. "Writer Upendra Sidhye’s story is believable however the execution barely rises above average. Director Vishal Mahadkar extracts decent performances from his cast. Kunal Khemu steals the show as a person caught in personal and professional conflict," feels Blessy Chettiar, DNA
The film also lacked research and detailing. "For a film that may be set against the flourishing diamond industry and broaches on its grey zones, Vishesh Films' latest offering is conspicuous by absence of detail and depiction. Without any research it's not relevant whether the tale is about in South Africa or Surat," writes Sukanya Verma, Rediff.
"This one has all of the toppings of a 'Bhatt shocker' - drama, emotion, tragedy and a few sex. Again they push the bedroom threshold - a semi-erotic, steamy scene between two women - every man's turn-on fantasy. Debutant director, (Vishal S Mahadkar), tells the tale well, though some scenes are very stretched, and tries too hard to impress a reaction. A faster pace, stronger dialogues, to not add some more dum in Kunal's voice, and a greater background score - would have had greater impact," says Madhureeta Mukherjee, TOI.
Direction
"Debutant director Vishal Mahadkar had a gripping premise on hand, but what comes across on screen is a potpourri. A COUPLE OF absorbing, attention grabbing moments… a couple of hackneyed, tried and tested formulaic material. Resultantly, Blood Money is neither riveting, nor absolutely undistinguished. It floats somewhere in between!" Writes Adarsh.
"Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri are ideal in character roles, heroine’s sister or hero’s insipid sidekick. But within the lead, two strugglers can’t make a crippled film walk. While the tale and screenplay do little to maintain you seated throughout, the dialogues surely deserve a Ghanta nomination. Following a bitter argument, Arzoo’s friend consoles her, saying, 'Jhagde toh hote hi hain hone ke liye.' Then there are pearls of wisdom like, 'Har deal mein do party hoti hain, ek buyer aur ek seller.' Quite just like the two parties within the hall playing ‘Blood Money’: the projectionist and the usher," writes Kunal Guha, Yahoo.
Performances
"Kunal Kemmu is super-confident and believable. The actor carries the movie on his shoulders, notwithstanding the discrepancies within the narrative. This could be a fresh beginning for this talented young man. Amrita Puri, who stood out with an exceptional performance in AISHA, is natural to the core. She delivers a power-packed performance and elevates even a regular scene along with her splendid act," says Adarsh.
"Amrita Puri, for the primary time in a lead role after her impressive Aisha stint, is exactly okay. You wish to take her seriously but lines like “Tumhe mere saath Mumbai chalna hoga. Main yahaan se vidhwa hoke nahi jaana chahti” ruin it can be. a greater script and we will be able to see if she will work some magic at the big screen. Manish Choudhary as Zaveri/Zakharia is “superb”-ly annoying, while the actor playing his brother deserves to be shot for over-acting," feels Chettiar.
"Kunal Khemu displays not one of the charisma, intensity or vulnerability that validates his transition from an pleasant go-getter to a compromised coward. The young man's needless huffing, puffing and folding lips in exasperation only draw attention to his inadequacies. Co-star Amrita Puri publish a satisfying show in Aisha together with her funny dialogue delivery. Seems that may be how she speaks. Because the Devil in a Diamond baron's disguise, Manish Chaudhary does well together with his analogies in a short lived lunch scene but is proscribed to sporting a threatening frown for the remainder of his role," avers Verma.
"Proving his acting calibre in Kalyug, Kunal Khemu was an overly promising actor up to now. Khemu's earnest act in Blood Money can definitely fetch kudos for him. Amrita Puri though pleasant enough, doesn't get much scope within the movie," reports Oneindia.
Conclusion
"On the whole, Blood Money is old wine with a brand spanking new label. A TIGHT and absorbing first hour coupled with soulful music are its aces, although the mediocre, outmoded writing within the post-interval portions leave you a little bit miffed. At best, an excellent attempt!" Concludes Adarsh.
"The lead pair salvages the film to an extent, but a limited scope of the script binds them both from making it an entertaining trip. The out of sync sound in lots of scenes makes Blood Moneytechnically unstable. Add to all this innumerable songs," writes Chettiar.
"You do not need to be a diamond expert to inform a gem from a pebble. And so, unless stale stories, bad acting and bungled possibilities capture your fancy, Blood Money is far too sluggish, simplistic and boring to bother," says Verma.
SRK to assist Charu Khandal financially
By Hindustan Times
Shah Rukh Khan will extend financial help to injured RA.One animator Charu Khandal through Red Chillies. The actor visited her on the hospital after he returned from YRF's London schedule.
Earlier, the production house was unable to do so, as Khandal was not a contractual employee.
SRK said he'll pray for her recovery. "Yeah, it is very unfortunate. I'VE BEEN involved with the office. I WILL BE ABLE TO go and check out her. I WILL BE ABLE TO pray that Allah makes her alright soon," the 46-year-old had told reporters on the airport.
When asked about this, Charu's sister Ritu says, "I WILL NOT touch upon this right now, but I WANT to thank the doctors and Red Chillies Entertainment. From the time the acccident has happened, somebody or the opposite from the corporate is usually by my sister's side. Moral support could also be a large thing."
Charu is battling for all times after a speeding car, with an allegedly drunk driver on the wheel, rammed into the autorickshaw by which she was travelling along with her sister and a pal. The 26-year-old suffered multiple fractures and injuries to her spinal cord within the accident early Sunday.
She also underwent her first surgery on Thursday, which was successful.
Kareena Kapoor has reasons to grin
^With Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Agent Vinod’ riding high at box office, Bebo has reasons to celebrate. The pretty actress has other reasons to grin too. The Kapoor family can be felicitated with tiles and two statues on the inauguration of UTV Stars’ property ‘Walk of the Stars’ on the Bandra Bandstand Promenade here Wednesday. The property, [...]
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Katrina Kaif to head de-glam for Prakash Jha’s ‘Satyagrah’
^Prakash Jha had cast Katrina Kaif in a de-glam avatar in ‘Rajneeti’ and must say that Kaif did justice to her role. Once again, Prakash Jha has roped in Kaif for another de-glam role in his next project ‘Satyagrah’ that is according to the topic of anti-corruption. Reports have it that the film draws [...]
Madhur Bhandarkar is spilt for choice: Priyanka or Vidya?
^Madhur Bhandarkar is understood for making realistic films. After Aishwarya Rai left his project ‘Heroine’ with a doomed fate, Bhandarkar roped in Kareena Kapoor and continued with the project with added zeal. He has already made up his mind for his next venture which might be a a political thriller, based upon the politics in [...]
Ranbir Kapoor in Abhinav Kashyap’s next
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Aishwarya Rai honoured with ‘The Iconic Woman of Worth’ Award
^Motherhood has added the entire more glow and grace to an already charming Aishwarya Rai as may well be witnessed during L’Oreal-Paris Femina Women Awards 2012 on Thursday night. Accompanied by mother Vrinda Rai, Aishwarya graced the function to just accept the ‘Woman of Worth’ award on the gala event. Aishwarya have been closely related to Femina [...]
Hollywood calling for Jacqueline Fernandez?
^Sri Lankan beauty, Jacqueline Fernandez, who's currently awaiting the fate of her forthcoming ‘Housefull 2’, has her eyes set on further horizons. If things go fine, the sizzling beauty might be seen in a Hollywood flick, ‘Definition of Fear’. The flick can be a Canadian-British venture and can mark the directorial debut of producer [...]
Hollywood calling for Jacqueline Fernandez?
Sri Lankan beauty, Jacqueline Fernandez, who's currently awaiting the fate of her forthcoming ‘Housefull 2’, has her eyes set on further horizons. If things go fine, the sizzling beauty could be seen in a Hollywood flick, ‘Definition of Fear’. The flick could be a Canadian-British venture and can mark the directorial debut of producer James Simpson.
Confirming the rumors, Jacqueline told in an interview, “I was approached for that. Talks are on, nothing have been finalized yet.”
At present, Jacqueline is keeping her fingers crossed for the success of Sajid Khan’s ‘Housefull 2? which has a number of stars including Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Asin, Zarine Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty and Boman Irani.
Kareena Kapoor has reasons to grin
With Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Agent Vinod’ riding high at box office, Bebo has reasons to celebrate. The pretty actress has other reasons to grin too. The Kapoor family may be felicitated with tiles and two statues on the inauguration of UTV Stars’ property ‘Walk of the Stars’ on the Bandra Bandstand Promenade here Wednesday. The property, similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, can be launched within the company of Kareena Kapoor and her ‘Heroine’ director, Madhur Bhandarkar.
To begin with, tiles devoted to Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena were installed.
Meanwhile, as ‘Agent Vinod’ is already in its first week now, Saifeena remains to be not able to announce their marriage date yet. “We haven’t really had the time to chalk out anything, not that it’s not on our minds,” says Kareena.
Check out Kareena Kapoor at the covers of Filmfare’s April issue…..
Sajid-Wajid face the camera!
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, March 30 -- The makers of Housefull 2 have decided to pack as much entertainment into the film as they may be able to. And the most recent entrants at the sets are composer duo Sajid-Wajid. The 2 have shot a music video for his or her song 'Right Now, Right Now...' , which the filmmakers plan to make use of for promotions.
"Seeing the recognition of the song, Sajid Nadiadwala (producer, Housefull 2) came up with this idea. The song has become successful some of the youth. It feels great when people acknowledge your success," says Wajid, who shot the video at Chandivali Studio on Wednesday.
Though his brother Sajid has worked with actor Salman Khan within the film Wanted (2008), that is Wajid's first outing at the big screen. "When Sajid acted within the film, everybody asked me what I'D do next. That is the primary time I'M appearing with Sajid in any music video, though it's just made for the promotion of the film," says Wajid.
The duo is worked up on the prospect of starring in a video. Says Sajid, "The song has already got millions of hits on YouTube. It will likely be a treat for our fans to look us performing together."
Has this inspired the 2 to determine an independent album soon? "THE MARKETPLACE FOR independent albums may be very weak in India, so we are not planning that at this time," says Wajid.
Get to understand Mandela at this virtual museum!
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, March 30 -- His story is one who inspires, and can continue to take action for generations and ages. And now, the life and times of 1 of the world's greatest statesmen has been documented online for eternity.
On Thursday, Google Cultural Institute announced the launch of the Nelson Mandela Digital Archive, which essentially is an internet selection of digitised photos, videos and documents centering across the former South African president. At this virtual museum of sorts, visitors can now look through Mandela's unseen diaries, works, letters to friends and family, diary entries made during his 27 years of imprisonment and notes he made while leading the negotiations that ended apartheid in South Africa.
Based out of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Johannesburg, South Africa, the virtual museum was developed with the assistance of $1.25 million in funding provided by the software giant.
"We've worked closely with the NMCM to create an interactive online experience which we are hoping will inspire you up to us. You'll search and skim the archives to explore different parts of Mandela's life and work intensive -Early Life, Prison Years, Presidential Years, Retirement, Books for Mandela Youth and My Moments with a Legend," posted Mark Yoshitake, product manager, Google's Cultural Institute on Google's official blog.
The Nelson Mandela Digital Archive project aims to assist preserve and promote the world's diverse cultural and historical heritage. The multimedia archive is on the market to view now.
Item queen Farah returns to old!
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, March 30 -- After Munni, Sheila and Anarkali, I had almost become an item queen. So it was a welcome relief to visit Kashmir and shoot a love song for Karan Johar's Student Of The Year (2012)," says choreographer Farah Khan.
"The valley was freezing. Bundled up in fur coats, we waddled around like penguins in knee-deep snow as Karan showed me the stairs he wanted. I told him that was exactly what he was not getting."
The two are best buddies and Farah admits that after they're shooting on outdoor locations, they spend numerous quality time together. "We're our own entertainment team at the sets and do not need anyone else," she laughs. The film is a campus romcom and in true Bollywood style, the men -Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra -were warmly wrapped up within the minus five degree temperature when facing the camera while female lead Alia Bhatt was shivering in tights and lightweight jackets.
"That's the bane of being a heroine. Alia was within the snow, while I HAVE BEEN dancing in a gloomy cave, all hot and sweaty," says Farah, speaking about her debut as an actor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Shirin Farhad Ki Nikal Padi. She has choreographed several romantic chartbusters, but insists that there is nothing 'filmi' in regards to the new track.
"It's a refreshingly modern tackle young love, no flinging arms within the air in trademark Shah Rukh Khan style. Nobody except for him should do it," Farah smiles. "I've given the trio new moves that they are able to trademark."
Bollywood beats in Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator trailer
By Hindustan Times
Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator trailer has just released and it's already trending on Twitter. Interestingly, the trailer of the spoof film plays to the very talked-about Bollywood song Mundiya Tu Bach Ke Rahi from the film Boom.
While Cohen is expectedly priceless within the character of General Shabazz Aladeen, a hybrid of General Muammar Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein, the film itself looks rather promising.
The video begins with renowned leaders like USA President Barrack Obama, USA Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UK Prime Minister David Cameron calling for action against the 'tyrant', 'who must step aside'. What follows is an inspiring speech by General Aladeen, the dictator of the Republic of Wadiyan, which requires free press, fair elections and equal rights for wome...err...that's when the action begins.
While Mundiya Tu Bach Ke Rahi plays within the background, we get a glimpse what the dictator is in a position to. In a race where he himself calls the shots, literally, Aladeen randomly shoots at fellow competitors to make sure he wins the race.
The dictator is then invited to Big apple by the United Nations, in the event you please, to handle them. What happens as Wadiyan's dictator is unleashed on America. Watch the trailer to search out out.
Also seen within the film are Anna Faris in a brunette page-boy cut and Ben Kingsley, who plays a suspicious second-in-command to the overall. Incidentally, Hollywood star Megan Fox can be seen playing herself within the film.
The Borat star had generated a substantial amount of buzz in regards to the film and his character when he gate-crashed the 84th Academy awards ceremony in his 'Dictator' avatar. Interestingly, the official site of the film republicofwadiya.com has some interesting bios and links. A must-see.
The film will release on May 11.
Akshay believes in love, not violence!
By Hindustan Times
Several Bollywood biggies was concerned about brawls but Akshay Kumar has managed to stick clear of such controversies and says he doesn't believe in violence.
At a contemporary event within the capital, Akshay's Housefull 2 co-star Zarine Khan asked him how he managed to maintain clear of fights.
He said: "I DON'T BELIEVE violence is the solution. I DON'T THINK in violence. I THINK in pyaar and mohabbat."
Akshay is currently busy with the promotion of his forthcoming comedy Housefull 2, releasing April 5. He'll then gear as much as return to his action avatar with Rowdy Rathore.
My father and my grandfather had made me who I'M: Kareena Kapoor
By Hindustan Times
Actor Kareena Kapoor, who on Wednesday unveiled her grandfather Raj Kapoor's specially designed brass statue, said he was biased towards her elder sister Karisma Kapoor. "My grandfather Raj Kapoor was biased towards Karisma because either one of them had blue eyes. I'VE green eyes as that of my father," Kareena told reporters.
"During summer seasons he would give two mangoes to Karisma and that i would finally end up getting only one. I needed to work flat out to thrill him," she added.
The statue was unveiled on the inauguration of UTV Stars' property Walk of the celebrities on the Bandra Bandstand Promenade.
The event witnessed the felicitation of the Kapoor Khandan, some of the legendary families of Indian cinema.
Kareena was accompanied by father Randhir Kapoor to unveil her grandfather's statue.
"I am wanting words, what more would I ask for. My father and my grandfather had made me who I'M. Which girl has got this chance guys," she said.
"Kapoors have acting of their veins and blood. I'M waiting for walk down a memory lane. What better gift than this to the 100 years of Indian cinema."
Director Madhur Bhandarkar joined Kareena in unveiling the signatures of her great grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Sunil Dutt and Nargis.
Madhur said: "THE BEST WAY Hollywood has its Walk of Fame even the Hindi film industry now has its Walk of Stars."
A special picture was clicked with Kareena sitting within the lap of the statue of her grandfather where she said: "THAT IS the one lap that Saif would allow me to take a seat on."
The event was held at a five-star hotel but simultaneously the tiles devoted to Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Karisma and Kareena were also installed at Bandstand.
A special honour brass statue on a bench of cinema greats Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor was also installed.
Manisha Koirala trashes divorce rumours
By Hindustan Times
Manisha Koirala is fuming over false reports of her divorce from husband Samrat Dahal. “My private life have been unnecessarily dragged into the limelight. I FEEL negative things get exposed way more. One does 10 good things, which go unnoticed, and once you slip once, it gets magnified. I’m really upset,” says the 44-year-old actor, who tied the knot with the Nepalese businessman in 2010.
Manisha not just rubbishes rumours of a divorce but in addition remains tight-lipped about her marriage dealing with a coarse patch. “I don’t need to comment. SO MUCH was discussed already, a lot more than what has actually happened. Let it settle, then maybe, I CAN speak about it,” she says.
The actor, who was last seen within the critically acclaimed film, I Am, is raring on a comeback, and has signed three films back-to-back in three different languages — Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali. “I has been within the industry for greater than 23 years so I WILL NOT do whatever comes my way. I take offers which can be challenging and can make me push my boundaries,” says the actor.
Imran Zahid debuts as detective in Jism 2
By Hindustan Times
Imran Zahid, who was to play the title role in Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's Chandu, says his dream is finally coming true as he's making his debut of their Jism 2.
"I play a narcotics detective in Jism 2. I'M looking ahead to starting work on it. There's excitement and nervousness," Imran told IANS.
Jism 2 is being produced by Bhatts' Vishesh Films and likewise features Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone.
"As a youngster, I watched (Mahesh) Bhatt saab's films. I'M a small town boy. I'M from Bokaro. For me, it is a big thing to work with someone like him and Pooja (Bhatt), whose Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin I watched as a youngster.
"Bhatt saab is sort of a godfather, and i'm really looking ahead to Jism 2," he added.
Imran was first roped in by the Bhatts for Chandu, a biopic on slain Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student activist Chandrashekhar Prasad. Nevertheless it was placed on the backburner.
Sonam Kapoor's fairytale days!
By Hindustan Times
In my really early years, once I was four or five years old, my mum would read out stories to me, and he or she wouldn’t finish them in order that I’d wish to hear the remainder of the tale the following time. That’s where my passion for books started — from my mum. I had an overactive imagination and he or she knew that well, so she figured that methods to channel it was through reading … I MAY use the stories to assume things. And it worked — whenever she read out a story, I grew really fascinated with how the remainder of it could unfold.
Back then, we weren't even allowed to observe TV and whenever I did, it was just Doordarshan at my naani’s place … Chhaya Geet, remember? That’s how I DO KNOW all old songs! So, since there has been little else to do, by the point I USED TO BE 8 or 9, I had read every Enid Blyton book, and the Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys too. I loved Malory Towers and so desired to go there.
And, I had this amazing teacher once I was in my pre-teens ... my elocution teacher. Once every month, she’d take us to a bookstore to pick out a book. I picked a Roald Dahl book, and fell in love with him. I also loved Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling and CS Lewis. And that i can still read Gulliver’s Travels and A BIT Princess and Panchatantra and Baital Pachisi.
All these books you read to your formative years, they provide you a way of empathy and a way of right and wrong. They offer you morals and ethics. While you read Black Beauty from the viewpoint of a horse, you realise you must respect an animal. While you read Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, you realise there are kids who're not as privileged as you. It takes you to a spot you wouldn’t have ever been to … like Alice in Wonderland makes you dream … maybe there’s a mystical place like that which really exists!
I always desired to be part of the Famous Five. I WISHED to be a detective, a teacher, and after I read Great Expectations, I WISHED to be a painter. Books open up this world to you… you're feeling you are able to do much more. I don’t know why today’s kids read strange books or simply don’t read!
I’m happy and single: Rihanna
By Hindustan Times
Rihanna, who recently made headlines for her alleged eight-week fling with Ashton Kutcher last December, didn't attempt to hide her disgust when a journalist quizzed her in regards to the rumoured romance.
The rumours of romance between the 24-year-old singer and Kutcher started making the rounds when she was spotted creating a midnight visit to the actor’s house last week.
At a London press conference for Rihanna’s new movie Battleship, the feminine reporter for British television network ITN the feminine reporter blatantly asked her concerning the status of her relationship, Contactmusic reported.
“You’re so good at connecting with people who I FEEL that we really feel we all know you. Things are clearly going brilliantly to your career. I just wondered if you're as happy for your private life, and can we see a definite Mr. Ashton Kutcher perhaps creating a trip over here?” the reported asked.
Clearly annoyed, the We Found Love singer gave her reply.
“Wow, how disappointing was that question?” Rihanna said.
When the mediator asked if she desired to move directly to the following question, Rihanna agreed "absolutely."
“I’m happy and I’m single, if that’s what you’re really asking,” she added.
Reports surfaced last week claiming Rihanna started seeing Kutcher - who split with wife Demi More last November - eight weeks ago after swapping numbers at a La house party.
Dhanush’s 3 now in Hindi too
By Hindustan Times
The Dhanush-Shruti Haasan Tamil film, 3, that opens on March 30, can be dubbed and released in Hindi in May. Shruti says they had no plans of doing this while they were shooting, however the success of Why this Kolaveri Di… opened the door to an all-India market. “And even if it’s set down South, I’m sure that Ram and Janani’s love story will transcend the language barrier,” asserts Shruti.
Ask whether Kolaveri… will now have a feminine version sung by her and she or he negates the speculation. “It wouldn’t slot in. Kolaveri… is the lifetime of 3 today, however the film has a soul of its own. There’s another song, Kannazhaga…The kiss of love, where you’ll hear me singing in Hindi too. It’s a duet with Dhanush.”
Even though for the last 665 days, she’s been completely concerned with acting, Shruti is a trained musician and lyricist along with her own band.
She’s even composed music for the Tamil remake of A Wednesday (2008). What’s her tackle super singer Dhanush? “For someone who's not trained, he's specialized. Kolaveri… is a funny, catchy song a few loser in love. We had a large number of fun recording it, but honestly no person believed it could become this sort of viral hit. Just goes to turn that Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have brought the sector closer.”
Meanwhile, Shruti is thrilled that her filmmaker-actor father, Kamal Haasan, who saw 3 at a distinct screening, liked it. “When both your parents (Kamal and Sarika) are National Award-winning actors, it’s understandable to be a bit jittery. I NEEDED my father to peer it not as a parent, but because I respect him as an actor. I MIGHT has been very disappointed had he dismissed it. For once, he went beyond Shruti, his daughter, and mentioned my character and the film. Now, I’m hoping my mother, who was very supportive, likes it too.”
Breaking Bollywood
Sivaji (2007) was some of the rare South films that was dubbed in Hindi and have become a blockbuster. And credit for that goes to the Boss. “Rajnikant is the one South star who sells. Sridevi and Jaya Prada used to of their prime, but that’s about it,” says trade analyst Amod Mehra, who zeroes in on Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathi (1991), dubbed and released in Hindi as Dalapathi, and Roja (1992) as two other Tamil films that made an impression within the city of Hindi films. These movies introduced Bollywood to filmmaker Mani Ratnam and composer AR Rahman. Mehra attributes the fashion of dubbing South films in Hindi to a dedicated market in small towns and the interiors for action films. He says, “For this audience, it makes no difference who the hero is, so long as the film packs a number of punches.”
Preity Zinta turns script-writer?
By Hindustan Times
She has just turned producer along with her upcoming film, Ishkq In Paris. Or even as Preity Zinta keeps herself busy with acting and running an IPL cricket team (Kings XI Punjab), it kind of feels she has added another feather to her cap. The actor has apparently tried her hand at co-writing the Prem
Soni-directed film, which he had originally scripted himself.
“Preity have been instrumental in completing the film’s story. So whether it was discussing dialogues or fleshing out scenes, she made every effort to bolster the script,” says Prem, who’s just returned from wrapping up the primary schedule in Paris.
Ask the director if the film is a duplicate — as reported — of Family Man (2000) and Before Sunset (2004), and he says, “That’s complete untrue. Also, I NEED to explain that it’s not an Indo-French collaboration. It’s a normal Bollywood film. The truth that it’s being shot in France and lines a couple of French actors doesn’t make it a foreign film.”
It'd be great if Heroine goes to Cannes: Arjun
By Hindustan Times
Actor Arjun Rampal says he could be happy if Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine or Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar are showcased on the forthcoming Cannes film festival. "I'D like to. That could be a film that deserves to be there. If Heroine may also be showcased there, will probably be great," said the actor.
In fact, Bhandarkar's Heroine was announced with Aishwarya Rai on the Cannes last year. But later, as a result of Ash's pregnancy, the director needed to replace her with Kareena Kapoor.
"There is a Sudhir Mishra film in addition that I'VE just finished, that's also perfect for Cannes. So yeah, if I WILL BE ABLE TO showcase that, great," the 39-year-old said while being presented because the brand ambassador of alcohol brand Chivas.
The actor is anticipated to make an appearance at this year's Cannes festival, which begins May 16 as Chivas is the official partner of the event.
While Heroine stars Kareena within the title role, Inkaar has Chitrangada Singh opposite Arjun.
HeroineTalking about his association with Chivas, he said that in the first place he was sceptical about being related to an alcohol brand but he strongly believes that life is ready experience.
"I considered it myself that are meant to I represent a brand like Chivas because I also represent health, I represent fitness. But, on the end of the day all of it comes all the way down to something - you wish to do everything for your life. My philosophy is that whatever you would like to do, it's a must to do but haven't any habits," said Arjun.
"As long as you haven't any habits you are able to do everything. That habit even means understanding an excessive amount of and being too thoughtful about your diet. It's a must to experience everything, life is set experience," he added.
Arjun also reveals that he didn't drink till he was 21 and had a powerful reason behind it.
"The first time I had a drink was on the age of 21, that's quite late. I USED TO BE training to be an athlete, I had a need to run the 400 meter for India but that did not happen," said the actor.
He is currently shooting for Heroine and is ready to start out work on Prakash Jha's Chakravyuha soon
Deepika Padukone enters top ad league?
By Hindustan Times
The incontrovertible fact that she is without doubt one of the youngest leading ladies in Bollywood appears to be working wonders for Deepika Padukone at the present time. The most recent news is that the 26-year-old actor has apparently been signed on for a whopping sum of Rs 5 crore (for a year) by a well-liked soap brand she endorses.
The actor was the face of the wonder soap for nearly four years. So when her agreement came up for renewal a couple of days ago, the emblem managers went out in their option to retain the Om Shanti Om (2007) actor. Taking into account her youth connect, brand recall and long association with the brand, they apparently made her a proposal she couldn't refuse.
When contacted, ITC Limited that owns Fiama Di Wills refused to touch upon the figure. However, the spokesperson says, “Deepika is an ideal embodiment of a 21st century woman and she or he has gone a ways in building awareness for our brand. She stands for today’s woman’s innate confidence, style and taste.”
Shop talk
Industry experts also feel that the ‘youth factor’ works in Deepika’s favour in terms of ads. “It’s her biggest USP. Way to her age, she has numerous time to head within the industry. Sometimes its beneficial for actors as it also allows companies to strike up long-term deals with them,” says ad guru Prahlad Kakkar. However, consistent with Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media, Deepika has mostly endorsed beauty and cosmetic brands. Calling them “safe options”, in comparison to Kareena Kapoor’s list, which incorporates a number of shoes, gadgets or even two-wheeler brands, she says, “Still, if she was signed on for an enormous sum, it’s not surprising. Brands generally want consistency.”
The actor’s latest pay cheque, meanwhile, has put her at the top of the charts within the ad world. Before this deal, she was within the category of actors who charge no more than Rs 3 crore for an ad. Industry estimates reveal that actor Katrina Kaif currently charges around Rs 4 crore, Kareena is paid about Rs 3.5-4 crore per endorsement and Priyanka Chopra around Rs 3-3.5 crore.
Ra.One animator Charu Khandal's first surgery successful
By Hindustan Times
Charu Khandal, who's battling for all times in Kokilaben Ambani hospital after a drunk Honda City driver hit her, underwent a surgery for the primary time since her accident, today. The surgery was conducted for removing the blockage in her neck, reports NDTV.
Earlier doctors couldn't operate on her as her spine was swollen.
The accident came about within the early hours of Sunday around 1 am, when the 28-year-old victim was returning home within the auto along with her sister Ritu and friend Vikrant Goyal.
The young animator has suffered multiple fractures in her leg and spine besides grave injuries on her head after the black Honda City rammed into the automobile rickshaw, which turned turtle near Sriji restaurant.
Ritu and Goyal also received severe injuries within the accident, police said.
The trio was immediately rushed to a close-by private hospital where Charu is battling for all times and two others are undergoing treatment.
Manoj Gautam, who was behind the wheels of the automobile was arrested on Sunday for rash and negligent driving. He was subsequently granted bail, police added.
Rani Mukherjee in Paan Singh Tomar director's next
By Hindustan Times
If all goes well, Rani Mukherjee will work in Tigmanshu Dhulia's period film. The movie relies at the lifetime of Begum Samru who started out as a nautch girl in 18th century India, eventually becoming the ruler of Sardhana, a principality near Meerut, reports Mumbai Mirror.
“Last week, Tigmanshu had a protracted meeting with Rani at her office in Juhu. She loved the role and agreed in principle,” a source told the tabloid.
The source went directly to explain why Rani was zeroed in on for the role. “The role is tailor made for Rani. Tigmanshu wanted someone who can hold the film on her own,” he said.
Rani too apparently is raring to work with Dhulia. “Rani loves Tigmanshu's variety of filmmaking. He's soon going to move for a recce,” added the source.
Tigmanushu Dhulia has directed films like Haasil, Charas, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster and more recently Paan Singh Tomar.
About Begum Samru
Begum Joanna Nobilis Sombre was popularly referred to as Begum Samru. She started her career as a nautch girl in 18th century India, and finally became the ruler of . She Sardhana, a principality near Meerut. Later on, she played a key role within the political power struggle in 18th and 19th century India.
She was the pinnacle of a professionally trained mercenary army, inherited from her European mercenary husband, Walter Reinhardt Sombre. This mercenary army consisted of Europeans and Indians. She could also be considered the one Catholic ruler in India, as she ruled the principality of Sardhana in 18th and 19th century India.
Jacqueline to make a Hollywood debut?
By Hindustan Times
After Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's and Bipasha Basu's Hollywood outing, its now model-turned-actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who's ready to make a touch in a Canadian-British venture.
The 26-year-old have been approached for Definition of Fear, a project that marks the directorial debut of producer James Simpson.
"I has been approached for that. Talks are on, nothing was finalised yet," Jacqueline told PTI in an interview.
Born in Sri Lanka, the previous beauty queen made her acting debut in 2009 in Bollywood with Aladin alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh, after which again appeared alongside Deshmukh within the romantic-comedy Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. Both the movies were box office duds.
However, her last outing opposite Emraan Hashmi in Murder 2, was one of the vital highest grossing films of 2011.
The actor can be next seen in Sajid Khan's Housefull 2 which has ensemble star cast including Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Asin, Zarine Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty and Boman Irani. The film releases on April 5.
Earlier, Aishwarya featured in a Hollywood film, titled The Pink Panther 2 and Bipasha Basu would soon be seen in Singularity.
Jacqueline has also been signed up for Pravegaya, her maiden outing in Sri Lankan film industry.
"I have always had lot of support from Sri Lanka and those was really nice and supportive. There are many Bollywood fans in Sri Lanka. Right now, our country is shaping up and our glamour and picture industries also are opening up. I WOULD LIKE to be there.. either to turn support or be part of it in some way," the previous Miss Sri Lanka said.
SRK, Katrina mobbed at Mumbai airport
By Hindustan Times
Though SRK and Katrina arrived on the Mumbai airport within the early hours, a mini mob was waiting outside to greet the stars, reports Mail Today. "Shah Rukh and Katrina chose to go away from the principle exit gate, which was strange. They might have left from the non-public exit meant for VIPs. It is usually that the film's publicists want the 2 superstars to be seen together frequently before the release," an eyewitness told the daily.
While Katrina was wearing a loose black lowers teamed with a pale seagreen summer jacket and a sleeveless black tee, SRK wore a black leather jacket, white Tshirt and denims.
The London stint of the film began on February 22 and included filming at Borough Market, Jubilee Walk, the Tower Bridge and Canary Warf.
The yet-to-be titled film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, started shooting for its first schedule within the third week of February in London. It's been making a huge buzz everywhere because the first look was unveiled. And the chemistry between SRK and Katrina who've paired up for the primary time is solely superb!
SRK is worked up about pairing up with Katrina for the primary time. “I’ve just got to work with Katrina (actor Katrina Kaif). She puts in numerous effort to make her character look and sound believable,” said Shah Rukh in a up to date HT interview.
Akshay, Katrina pair up again after Namaste London!
By Hindustan Times
After the success of Namastey London, Welcome and Singh Is Kinng, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif are ready to create the silver screen magic again with AR Murugadoss's next, reports Mumbai Mirror.
Akshay Kumar apparently recommended Kat with whom he has delivered numerous hits. The tabloid has reported that Murugadoss has asked Kat to play the feminine lead in his upcoming project.
“Katrina and Akshay have done six films together. They share an excellent rapport and feature a sizzling onscreen chemistry. Murugadoss was only too happy to take Akshay's suggestion about casting Kat within the female lead for his film,” a source told the tabloid.
The film is scheduled to move on floors in November 2012.
Akki and Kat have worked together in films like Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Namastey London, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, De Dana Dan and Tees Maar Khan.
Thursday 29 March 2012
Talaash Movie Trailer – Will it's successful or a flop?
^Talaash is the name of Aamir Khan’s next Bollywood movie. Written and directed by Reema Kagti, Talaash also stars Rani Mukherji and Kareena Kapoor. It’s a suspense thriller where Aamir plays the role of a cop called Surjan Singh Sekhawat. Deadly! Talaash might just thrill your brains out. Let’s hope it does – the last decent [...]
Amitabh Bachchan, Subhash Ghai patch up after 25 years
By Hindustan Times
Subhash Ghai decided to bury the variations of 25 years with Big B when he visited the megastar recently at Jalsa, reports Mumbai Mirror.
Ghai and large B weren't on talking terms even since creative differences cropped up between the 2 throughout the making of Devaa, reports Subhash K Jha for Mumbai Mirror.
But all that may be a thing of past now, because the filmmaker is now planning to rope in Big B for his next.
“I went to satisfy him at his home without a hidden agenda, simply to meet up with him and want him a speedy recovery. It was long due. I'M his admirer. I’d like to work with him. We'd like a perfect script. I consider him the most efficient actor within the country after Dilip Kumar,” Ghai confirmed to the tabloid. Big B too confirmed that Ghai had visited him.
The megastar however is recovering from his recent surgery and is taking over selective projects. Will he say yes to Ghai?
The forged of ‘Shootout at Wadala’ promote the film
Sanjay Gupta is busy in this day and age along with his next project ‘Shootout at Wadala’ which happens to be a sequel to ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’. The movie is predicated at the real life encounter at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Sangam Nagar, Wadala, Mumbai on November 1, 1982. On this encounter the Mumbai polcie shot dead the infamous gangster, Manya Surve. Slated for a 7 December, 2012, release, the movie stars Anil Kapoor as ACP Isague Bagwan, John Abraham as Manya Surve, Kangna Ranaut as Vidya Joshi, Sonu Sood as Dawood Ibrahim, Manoj Bajpai as Sabir Ibrahim, Tusshar Kapoor as Sheik Munir, Ronit Roy as Inspector Raja Tambat and Mahesh Manjrekar as Inspector Shinde. With such an excellent star cast, the movie is unquestionably an awaited one. Take a look at the forged of the flick on the promotions of the same…..
Ranbir Kapoor in Abhinav Kashyap’s next
With an array of releases and with a few of very promising projects in his kitty, Ranbir Kapoor is probably the most promising actors in our industry at the moment. So, it didn't come as a surprise when Abhinav Kashyap (Dabangg fame) chose him because the central character for his next project. This may be Abhinav’s second directorial venture so one can be based in Mumbai and Ranbir might be seen as a street smart tapori with a pure tapori accent. Abhinav Kashyap himself will co-produce this film with Viacom 18.
With this project in his hand, Ranbir gets the consideration of being the one actor in Bollywood to be under the hands of both Kashyap brothers. He's working with elder brother Anurag Kashyap’s period film Bombay Velvet.
Currently, Ranbir is busy together with his role of a deaf and mute character in Anurag Basu’s Barfee and a romantic role in Ayaan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani.
Vivek Oberoi to play Dawood in biopic
By Hindustan Times
Until a couple of days ago, actor Vivek Oberoi and director Sanjay Gupta were embroiled in a standoff over the role of Dawood Ibrahim in Shootout At Wadala. Sanjay called the star “a joke”, Vivek stated that he read the script but “didn’t just like the role at all”, and had no option but to show it down.
And now, while Sanjay ropes in Sonu Sood to play the gangster in his sequel to Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007), in accordance with the lifetime of gangster Manya Surve, Vivek is readying to behave in Bollywood’s first-ever biopic of Dawood that’s prone to start sometime next year.
The actor is adept at bringing underworld dons to the massive screen. He started his career with a gritty portrayal of Chandu Nagre — supposedly in response to don Chhota Rajan — in Ram Gopal Varma’s Company (2002) followed by a menacing Maya Dolas in Shootout At Lokhandwala.
Producer Amit Chandrra — who's producing Vivek’s upcoming Kismat Luv Paisa Dilli (KLPD) also starring Mallika Sherawat — will back the brand new biopic too. The film aims to solve what gave the gangster cult status, besides showcasing his human side.
“The makers are yet to start out their research for the film. Plans were afoot to start the project sometime in 2012, but since Vivek is caught up with back-to-back films this year, they have got pushed it to 2013,” says an insider as regards to Chandrra. “Amit isn’t in a rush either, since any such project will need extensive homework.”
Vivek’s choc-a-bloc date diary includes films like Krrish 3, Zilla Ghaziabad and Kumar Taurani’s next. When contacted, Chandrra — busy with the post production and editing of KLPD — confirms: “It’s an idea we're all very excited about, but things are still at an overly nascent stage. Let’s see the way it goes.”
On Monday afternoon, Mumbai was reeling under the scorching sun. But a nondescript lane in Khotachiwadi, Girgaum, experienced rains way to a faux drizzle sequence for Kumar Taurani’s next. Tentatively titled Jayanta Bhai, it features Vivek Oberoi and Neha Sharma.
Once we reached the sets amidst a clutch of heritage homes, a drenched Vivek was busy testing his sequence at the monitor, whilst wife Priyanka ate her bowl of pomegranate. The shot in question had Neha running out within the rain, with an umbrella in her hand, before stopping to strike up a talk with Vivek.
“My character is a gangster, but he’s not within the same bracket as Chandu (Company, 2002) or Maya (Shootout At Lokhandwala, 2007). He's a loveable person, who likes to speak in English even though it’s broken and wrong,” says Vivek with a laugh.
Despite the long wait and hot weather, quite a lot of fans, including older women and kids, lined as much as take a sneak peek. All this, as debutant director Vinnil Markan calmly checked out the entire shots at the monitor, while instructing his production team at the minutest of details like Vivek’s hair and Neha’s umbrella. Once the combo shot was okayed, Vivek stepped right into a corner and the unit moved the set around. Neha went in for a break. Soon, a production member informed Vivek of a running sequence throughout the lane. As we were about to leave, a production guy offered Vivek a couple of green chappals, however the actor checked out his blue slippers and said: ‘Yeh continuity ki chappal hai, beta. (These chappals are supposed to be worn for continuity of the scene.)’
Bollywood’s other Dawoods
Akshay Kumar’s character in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 is supposedly according to the D Company leader, but will reveal his romantic side.
Sonu Sood will play Dawood in Sanjay Gupta’s Shootout At Wadala, retelling the gangster’s many brushes with rival Manya Surve within the ’70s.
Emraan Hashmi portrayed Dawood’s rise to power in Milan Luthria’s Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai... (2010). Ajay Devgn’s brooding and rugged character of Malik in Ram Gopal Varma’s Company was also apparently inspired by the feared don.
Let's speak about sex: Kalki Koechlin
By Hindustan Times
I watched Umrao Jaan yesterday. The old version. With Rekha Ji, who hasn’t earned the title Ji just because of her long years in films but in addition as a result of her perfectionist attitude to acting. She’s sublime and mature on this film despite being young on the time.
The film itself is a ‘grown up’ film, potent and tough hitting, stating the facts of lifetime of this young girl who was sold into prostitution. Though the film did average on the box office, it got critical appreciation and turned a classic. (THERE HAS BEEN the remake in 2006, which did poorly on the box office and wasn’t viewed highly by critics either).
It made me think, why, 30 years down the line, is it still difficult to make a movie like Umrao Jaan? Why will we have such trouble portraying prostitution or sex in a mature and easy way?
Sure, we’ve learnt to be ‘bold’. Learnt to turn off long legs in hot pants and using bad language with attitude. However the subject of sex continues to be taboo. Today, a movie can show girls in little or no clothing and men in tight pants gyrating in an item number and that’s accepted as a ‘family’ movie. But a lady and a man fully dressed talking about sex? Now that’s an adult movie. That doesn’t make sense to me.
Sex is everywhere. We didn't get to a population of over a thousand million by wearing bikinis. We got there wearing sarees, salwars, burqas, dhotis and kurtas. It doesn’t matter how covered up we're or aren’t, we're humans and that involves sex.
If a film like Umrao Jaan 30 years ago could speak about sex so explicitly without really showing any skin, what are we doing today after we show only skin and refuse to speak about sex? I don’t know, but something seems off. Maybe what we actually like is to disregard life around us, and dream about things we don’t have. Maybe because today, growing capitalism has taught us to wish what we don’t have. Maybe that’s why gutsier films were made 30 years ago, when it was not really easy to survive credit cards, EMIs and social networking to live our dream life. Maybe 30 years ago, real life needed to be faced. What do you think?
Bollywood blitz at Mukesh Ambani's bash in Sachin's honour
^Bollywood blitz at Mukesh Ambani's bash in Sachin's honour
Pritam to take legal action against Iranian band
By Hindustan Times
Music composer Pritam Chakraborty is strumming a unique tune. After staying tight-lipped on plagiarism charges which have been levelled against him over the years, the 40-year-old is contemplating legal action against Iranian band Barobax, who've alleged that Pritam lifted his track, Pyaar Ki Pungi (from the film Agent Vinod) from the band’s song, Soosan Khanoom. “I am planning to file a case against them. We will be able to be filing all of the appropriate legal action against Barobax including criminal proceedings,” Pritam told us over phone from Muscat.
These developments aside, the composer plans to take a break from work. “I have completely reduce now when it comes to projects. I'M doing less work. I'VE bogged down. Because the last 10 years, I'VE BEEN just running without looking left, right or centre to make a reputation for myself by doing 15-16 projects in a year. But I'VE got bored with doing the similar thing over and over over the process years,” said Pritam. “My next release is Jannat 2. Post June, people will see little or no of me,” he added. On being asked if he plans to show director, Pritam said, “No. I’ll be very bad as a director, writer or actor. I'M good for nothing else but composing music. Right now, I’ll decelerate a bit.”
Meanwhile, we check out a few of Pritam’s famous chartbusters which were ‘inspired’ from other songs.
Song: In Dino
Movie: Life... in a Metro
Copied from: Waqar Ali’s Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat
Song: Ya Ali
Movie: Gangster
Copied from: Ya Ghali by Guitara, a band from Kuwait
Song: Pyaar Ki Pungi
Movie: Agent Vinod
Copied from: Soosan Khanoom by Iranian band, Barobax
Song: Hai Junoon
Film: New York
Copied from: Indonesian band Samsons’ song, Naluri Lelaki
Song: Dhoom Machale Dhoom
Film: Dhoom
Copied from: Jesse Cook’s Mario Takes a Walk and Egyptian singer Amr Diab’s Enta Ma Oltesh Leh
Song: Dil Mein Baji Guitar
Film: Apna Sapna Money Money
Copied from: Middle Eastern group, Miami Band’s Sheloha Shela
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