^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 [...]
Friday, 30 March 2012
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.”
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