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Earlier this year, Ranveer Singh made headlines with the announcement of him starring in the Hindi remake of the 2009 Telugu hit, Magadheera. But a few months later, the film seems to have run into rough weather. According to the Band Baaja Baraat (2010) actor, the film “is not happening now” (with him).
“To start with, Lootera is coming up (for release). And now, I have started shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela that will be followed by Gunday. As for the Magadheera remake, it’s not happening now. I can only talk about films that I am working on,” says the actor, who is currently working with Deepika Padukone on Ram Leela.
Although the real reason behind Ranveer not doing Magadheera isn’t clear, the makers claim the film itself is very much on. The historical-drama-love story is supposed to be produced by Phantom (a company helmed by Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena and Vikramaditya Motwane).
“We are busy with four films (Lootera, Ugly, Queen and another film). So the Magadheera remake — which is very much on — will be taken up later,” says Mantena. And will Ranveer star in the film? “Please wait for the announcement, which should be made within the next 15 days,” he says. Interestingly, Ranbir Kapoor’s name had also done the rounds for the same role, initially.
Magadheera has been dubbed and released in Malayalam as Dheera — The Warrior and in Tamil as Maveeran. The lead actress and the director, besides the male lead, are yet to be finalised. The Hindi version is reportedly being made with a budget of Rs. 50 crore.
Ranveer, on his part, is busy with Ram Leela, following which he will start Ali Abbas Zafar’s Gunday, which is set in yesteryear Kolkata. The film will see him teaming up with Arjun Kapoor. The leading lady for the Yash Raj Films production is yet to be finalised.
“To start with, Lootera is coming up (for release). And now, I have started shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela that will be followed by Gunday. As for the Magadheera remake, it’s not happening now. I can only talk about films that I am working on,” says the actor, who is currently working with Deepika Padukone on Ram Leela.
Although the real reason behind Ranveer not doing Magadheera isn’t clear, the makers claim the film itself is very much on. The historical-drama-love story is supposed to be produced by Phantom (a company helmed by Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena and Vikramaditya Motwane).
“We are busy with four films (Lootera, Ugly, Queen and another film). So the Magadheera remake — which is very much on — will be taken up later,” says Mantena. And will Ranveer star in the film? “Please wait for the announcement, which should be made within the next 15 days,” he says. Interestingly, Ranbir Kapoor’s name had also done the rounds for the same role, initially.
Magadheera has been dubbed and released in Malayalam as Dheera — The Warrior and in Tamil as Maveeran. The lead actress and the director, besides the male lead, are yet to be finalised. The Hindi version is reportedly being made with a budget of Rs. 50 crore.
Ranveer, on his part, is busy with Ram Leela, following which he will start Ali Abbas Zafar’s Gunday, which is set in yesteryear Kolkata. The film will see him teaming up with Arjun Kapoor. The leading lady for the Yash Raj Films production is yet to be finalised.
Yash Chopra is known for his cinematic grandeur, and the title of his much anticipated film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma is following that trend.
Titled Jab Tak Hai Jaan, the film promises an epic saga of undying love.
For the longest time, Shah Rukh fans had to make do with the title, 'A Yash Chopra Romance'.
Even in the trailer of the film, this title raised many eyebrows and hiked curiosity worldwide.
After all, Jab Tak Hai Jaan marks the comeback of Yash Chopra as a director after eight years.
For Shah Rukh fans, they now have a name to pin their hopes to.
As the day progressed, Jab Tak Hai Jaan took to trending worldwide on Twitter with numerous fan clubs and tweets spilling all over the social media site.
Known for his larger-than-life screen depictions, Yash Chopra seems to have planned the film publicity too in a similar way. We woke up to a full-page spread of Gulzar's lyrics for the title track and a suave Shah Rukh Khan, dressed as an army man looking regal on his Royal Enfield motorcycle.
-By HT
Titled Jab Tak Hai Jaan, the film promises an epic saga of undying love.
For the longest time, Shah Rukh fans had to make do with the title, 'A Yash Chopra Romance'.
Even in the trailer of the film, this title raised many eyebrows and hiked curiosity worldwide.
After all, Jab Tak Hai Jaan marks the comeback of Yash Chopra as a director after eight years.
For Shah Rukh fans, they now have a name to pin their hopes to.
As the day progressed, Jab Tak Hai Jaan took to trending worldwide on Twitter with numerous fan clubs and tweets spilling all over the social media site.
Known for his larger-than-life screen depictions, Yash Chopra seems to have planned the film publicity too in a similar way. We woke up to a full-page spread of Gulzar's lyrics for the title track and a suave Shah Rukh Khan, dressed as an army man looking regal on his Royal Enfield motorcycle.
-By HT
Wedding preparations have begun in full swing for Saif Ali Khan's impending marriage with Kareena Kapoor. Sharmila Tagore, who had announced the wedding date as October 16, has started sending out the invites.
Sharmila Tagore had disclosed to Mid Day last month that the wedding will be attended by close family members only and the ceremonies will be held in Delhi and Mumbai. Rumours about Copacabana or Maldives being the wedding venue were put to rest.
Kareena will be wearing Sharmila's bridal Sharara on her wedding day and is expected to wear Manish Malhotra's creations for other ceremonies. "We are yet discussing what functions she's going to have. Just the other day I was at her house and I was discussing with her. So it's on the way," the designer had said during Delhi Couture Week last month.
Saif and Kareena have been dating for five years now. The couple had officially declared that they will tie the knot in the beginning of 2012 after the release of their film Agent Vinod but that was postponed.
The 41-year-old actor has two children, son Ibrahim and daughter Sara, from his previous marriage to actress Amrita Singh. The actress, too, dated Shahid Kapoor for three years before committing to the Nawab of Pataudi.
-By Hindustan Times
Sharmila Tagore had disclosed to Mid Day last month that the wedding will be attended by close family members only and the ceremonies will be held in Delhi and Mumbai. Rumours about Copacabana or Maldives being the wedding venue were put to rest.
Kareena will be wearing Sharmila's bridal Sharara on her wedding day and is expected to wear Manish Malhotra's creations for other ceremonies. "We are yet discussing what functions she's going to have. Just the other day I was at her house and I was discussing with her. So it's on the way," the designer had said during Delhi Couture Week last month.
Saif and Kareena have been dating for five years now. The couple had officially declared that they will tie the knot in the beginning of 2012 after the release of their film Agent Vinod but that was postponed.
The 41-year-old actor has two children, son Ibrahim and daughter Sara, from his previous marriage to actress Amrita Singh. The actress, too, dated Shahid Kapoor for three years before committing to the Nawab of Pataudi.
-By Hindustan Times
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We hear very interesting news. It seems Rajinikanth’s blockbuster Chandramukhi is going to have a sequel.
If reports are to be believed, Ajith will be the lead of the film, if Rajinikanth doesn’t take up the role. P Vasu, who has already made a sequel of Chandramukhi in Kannada, will direct the film.
Chandramukhi had Nayanthara, Jyothika, Prabhu, Vadivelu and Nassar doing pivotal roles. Jyothika was highly praised for her role in the film.
The biggest question that arises now is, will this sequel bring Jyothika and Vadivelu back to the silver screen"
Source: Behindwoods
If reports are to be believed, Ajith will be the lead of the film, if Rajinikanth doesn’t take up the role. P Vasu, who has already made a sequel of Chandramukhi in Kannada, will direct the film.
Chandramukhi had Nayanthara, Jyothika, Prabhu, Vadivelu and Nassar doing pivotal roles. Jyothika was highly praised for her role in the film.
The biggest question that arises now is, will this sequel bring Jyothika and Vadivelu back to the silver screen"
Source: Behindwoods
Amala Paul is embracing her glamorous side of late in her films like Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal and her Telugu movies.
She intends to look even more dashing and toned in her future films like the bilingual Nimirndhu Nil and her Telugu movie Naayak opposite Ram Charan Teja.
To realize her objective she has hired a personal trainer and has also started following a strict diet regimen.
She has been hitting the gym regularly and is optimistic that her fans would love her new look.
Source: Behindwoods
She intends to look even more dashing and toned in her future films like the bilingual Nimirndhu Nil and her Telugu movie Naayak opposite Ram Charan Teja.
To realize her objective she has hired a personal trainer and has also started following a strict diet regimen.
She has been hitting the gym regularly and is optimistic that her fans would love her new look.
Source: Behindwoods
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have been selective with Tamil films as they are very busy with their Hindi projects. They are among the best in the business with so many hit numbers over the past decade.
With Kamal Haasan s Vishwaroopam, they are making a comeback to the Tamil industry. Shankar Mahadevan has claimed that the music has come out very well and that they have drawn from different ethnic styles of music. They have given a global feel to the music of Vishwaroopam.
The mixing and mastering have been done and the trio is also excited like fans for the audio launch of the movie. Shankar as well as Kamal have sung a song in this album, which is expected to be out soon.
On their experience of working with the ace actor, they consider him to be a very innovative director and said that Kamal s rich experience in music has made the experience pleasurable.
Source: Behindwoods
With Kamal Haasan s Vishwaroopam, they are making a comeback to the Tamil industry. Shankar Mahadevan has claimed that the music has come out very well and that they have drawn from different ethnic styles of music. They have given a global feel to the music of Vishwaroopam.
The mixing and mastering have been done and the trio is also excited like fans for the audio launch of the movie. Shankar as well as Kamal have sung a song in this album, which is expected to be out soon.
On their experience of working with the ace actor, they consider him to be a very innovative director and said that Kamal s rich experience in music has made the experience pleasurable.
Source: Behindwoods
During the screening of her film Heroine, actor Kareena Kapoor will warn viewers about the dangers of smoking, through a voiceover, says director Madhur Bhandarkar.
The decision has followed the government’s new diktat, which allows filmmakers to show smoking scenes in movies, albeit with an actor warning the audience that smoking kills. A 20-second anti-smoking promo will be screened thrice during the film’s showcase. “In the beginning and end, Kareena will address the warning, and also for the interval part as well. We are implementing it,” said Bhandarkar.
Kareena feels that the voiceover is a relief from the earlier rule, which asked filmmakers to run a scroll below the smoking scene. Many filmmakers had expressed it could be a distractive practice.
“I’m happy we don’t have to write the scroll down. That’s one thing we were worried about. I have recorded the voice for the beginning of the film, for the interval and end of the film,” said the actor, who brings alive the behind-the-scenes life of an actor for the audience, through the drama.
The decision has followed the government’s new diktat, which allows filmmakers to show smoking scenes in movies, albeit with an actor warning the audience that smoking kills. A 20-second anti-smoking promo will be screened thrice during the film’s showcase. “In the beginning and end, Kareena will address the warning, and also for the interval part as well. We are implementing it,” said Bhandarkar.
Kareena feels that the voiceover is a relief from the earlier rule, which asked filmmakers to run a scroll below the smoking scene. Many filmmakers had expressed it could be a distractive practice.
“I’m happy we don’t have to write the scroll down. That’s one thing we were worried about. I have recorded the voice for the beginning of the film, for the interval and end of the film,” said the actor, who brings alive the behind-the-scenes life of an actor for the audience, through the drama.
Salman Khan has always been a trendsetter. Whether it’s his long hair from Tere Naam (2003), Being Human tees and more recently, or the chequered scarf from Ek Tha Tiger, everything has been copied by his fans. For his next TV outing with reality show Bigg Boss season 6, he will be seen sporting a French beard and a new wardrobe and has even shot the promos in this avatar.
Salman’s sister Alvira Agnihotri and designer Ashley Rebello have ensured that the star looks hot on the small screen. Rebello spills the beans on Sallu’s latest style, saying, "Salman Khan's look is more formal as compared to the previous seasons. He will sport a more structured look with a mix of two-button suits, jackets in colours such as lemonade yellow, mustard and salmon pink, and a lot of black shirts with trendy ties. Also, he will be seen flaunting a brand new element, which will create a rage.” But the designer stays mum on it claiming that it’s a surprise, which will be revealed later.
His fans have mixed reactions about his new look. Neela Mehta, a 35-year-old architect, says, “Salman's new look reminds me of Amitabh's from KBC."
Alisha Rodriguez, 25, writer, echoes her saying, “The French beard is weird and makes him look old.”
However, Sapna Ganjawala, 16, student feels that he looks really smart with the French beard and can carry off any look.
Another positive response comes from designer Sanjiv Mimani, 45. “The look is different and a good attempt. It might take a while to get used to it, as he’s always been fuzz free,” he says.
Hair it comes
Aman Verma: “The new look looks promising as he has always been cleanshaven. It’s a different appereance.”
Tina Datta: “Salman has an ingrained sense of style. Formal suits paired with sunglasses will make him look every bit the Bigg Boss man!”
Nandish Sandhu: “I met him while he was shooting the promos and right then I’d said that he’s looking cool.”
Mahek Chahel: “India’s hottest man Mr Salman Khan looks cool. He will rock BB 6 again.”
-By Hindustan Times
Salman’s sister Alvira Agnihotri and designer Ashley Rebello have ensured that the star looks hot on the small screen. Rebello spills the beans on Sallu’s latest style, saying, "Salman Khan's look is more formal as compared to the previous seasons. He will sport a more structured look with a mix of two-button suits, jackets in colours such as lemonade yellow, mustard and salmon pink, and a lot of black shirts with trendy ties. Also, he will be seen flaunting a brand new element, which will create a rage.” But the designer stays mum on it claiming that it’s a surprise, which will be revealed later.
His fans have mixed reactions about his new look. Neela Mehta, a 35-year-old architect, says, “Salman's new look reminds me of Amitabh's from KBC."
Alisha Rodriguez, 25, writer, echoes her saying, “The French beard is weird and makes him look old.”
However, Sapna Ganjawala, 16, student feels that he looks really smart with the French beard and can carry off any look.
Another positive response comes from designer Sanjiv Mimani, 45. “The look is different and a good attempt. It might take a while to get used to it, as he’s always been fuzz free,” he says.
Hair it comes
Aman Verma: “The new look looks promising as he has always been cleanshaven. It’s a different appereance.”
Tina Datta: “Salman has an ingrained sense of style. Formal suits paired with sunglasses will make him look every bit the Bigg Boss man!”
Nandish Sandhu: “I met him while he was shooting the promos and right then I’d said that he’s looking cool.”
Mahek Chahel: “India’s hottest man Mr Salman Khan looks cool. He will rock BB 6 again.”
-By Hindustan Times
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Actor turned director Madhupal is all set to release his next film titled Ozhimuri, after the well-appreciated Thalappavu, this weekend. Produced by P N Venugopal, Ozhimuri has been scripted by Tamil writer Jeyamohan.
Lal, Asif Ali, Bhavana, Swetha Menon and Mallika play the lead roles in the film. Lal is playing a character called Thanupillai, whose various stages in life has been portrayed in the story.
Asif plays Sharath, his son, who hates his father for the ill treatment meted out to his mother. Bhavana plays a lawyer named Balamani. Azhagappan wields the camera. Biji Bal is the music director.
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Lal, Asif Ali, Bhavana, Swetha Menon and Mallika play the lead roles in the film. Lal is playing a character called Thanupillai, whose various stages in life has been portrayed in the story.
Asif plays Sharath, his son, who hates his father for the ill treatment meted out to his mother. Bhavana plays a lawyer named Balamani. Azhagappan wields the camera. Biji Bal is the music director.
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She’s upped the ante as far as acting is concerned, with Mynaa, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi and now her Malayalam film Run Baby Run which is the Onam winner at Kerala box-office.
Amala has surprised everyone with her range and love for experimenting with her roles.She was seen in a completely different avataar in Run Baby Run as a young, ambitious, feisty Televison journalist who will go to any extreme to get an “exclusive news”!
Her on-screen chemistry with Mohanlal was rocking and the sensuous number Aattumanal payayil… picturised on the pair has become one of the chartbusters.
“Thanks to my career, I have met a lot of television reporters and anchors. So I didn't have to meet any one specific for my characterisation in the film. Joshiy sir just wanted me to be like one of them in the film and he helped me improvise a lot on the sets” she said.
And on Sunday evening, she was given a rousing welcome by hundreds of Mohanlal fans at Saritha theatre in Kochi where she watched the film, addressed the gathering and even cut a cake.One thing is sure that Amala has the masses eating out of her hands!
Amala has surprised everyone with her range and love for experimenting with her roles.She was seen in a completely different avataar in Run Baby Run as a young, ambitious, feisty Televison journalist who will go to any extreme to get an “exclusive news”!
Her on-screen chemistry with Mohanlal was rocking and the sensuous number Aattumanal payayil… picturised on the pair has become one of the chartbusters.
“Thanks to my career, I have met a lot of television reporters and anchors. So I didn't have to meet any one specific for my characterisation in the film. Joshiy sir just wanted me to be like one of them in the film and he helped me improvise a lot on the sets” she said.
And on Sunday evening, she was given a rousing welcome by hundreds of Mohanlal fans at Saritha theatre in Kochi where she watched the film, addressed the gathering and even cut a cake.One thing is sure that Amala has the masses eating out of her hands!
Comedy King of Tollywood Dr.Rajendra Prasad, who was admitted in Care Hospital after he complained of chest pain.
The doctors performed angioplasty on him.Now the actor is fine and he was discharged from the hospital on today after two days of medical care.
Rajendra Prasad’s wife, daughter and son were with the actor while discharging from the hospital
"His health condition is much better now and the doctors have confirmed that he’s fit to go home.
There’s absolutely no need to worry and he will resume work soon," the actor’s secretary Naga Raju said to media.
Rajendra Prasad acted in more than 200 Telugu films and recently he acted in Julayi and Onamalu movies.
The doctors performed angioplasty on him.Now the actor is fine and he was discharged from the hospital on today after two days of medical care.
Rajendra Prasad’s wife, daughter and son were with the actor while discharging from the hospital
"His health condition is much better now and the doctors have confirmed that he’s fit to go home.
There’s absolutely no need to worry and he will resume work soon," the actor’s secretary Naga Raju said to media.
Rajendra Prasad acted in more than 200 Telugu films and recently he acted in Julayi and Onamalu movies.
Kollywood actor Surya’s upcoming Tamil film "Maatran" is releasing in Telugu with the title "Brothers".
The movie is said to be a bilingual movie and producer Bellamkonda Suresh bagged the Telugu version rights of the film and Initially he planned to put the ’Duplicate’ as the movie title for Telugu version, but now producer Suresh has decided to go with the title "Brothers" for this film.
The film is based on conjoined twins and hero Surya plays two roles in the movie as Siamese Twins. Kajal Agarwal is playing the female lead role opposite Surya in the film.
This movie is being directed by KV Anand of Rangam fame and Harris Jeyaraj is composing the music for this film.
The film is expected to hit the big screens on October 12th!!
The movie is said to be a bilingual movie and producer Bellamkonda Suresh bagged the Telugu version rights of the film and Initially he planned to put the ’Duplicate’ as the movie title for Telugu version, but now producer Suresh has decided to go with the title "Brothers" for this film.
The film is based on conjoined twins and hero Surya plays two roles in the movie as Siamese Twins. Kajal Agarwal is playing the female lead role opposite Surya in the film.
This movie is being directed by KV Anand of Rangam fame and Harris Jeyaraj is composing the music for this film.
The film is expected to hit the big screens on October 12th!!
Taapsee has said that she is nervous and excited about beginning work on her Vishnuvardhan film with Ajith, Arya and Nayanthara.
She revealed that the costumes have been readied and discussions with the cast and crew are also done and she is all set to commence her portions in a big way today.
It is Taapsee s 14th film but given the high voltage nature of the project she has butterflies in her stomach like a debutante!
This project promises to be huge as Vishnuvardhan has had successful collaborations with Ajith, Arya and Nayanthara in the past and needless to say, it is an Ajith film!
She revealed that the costumes have been readied and discussions with the cast and crew are also done and she is all set to commence her portions in a big way today.
It is Taapsee s 14th film but given the high voltage nature of the project she has butterflies in her stomach like a debutante!
This project promises to be huge as Vishnuvardhan has had successful collaborations with Ajith, Arya and Nayanthara in the past and needless to say, it is an Ajith film!
Rajini makes it a point to appreciate good movies irrespective of language or star cast. Many movies have earned the stamp of approval from the Superstar himself.
Recently, he was floored by Eega and now it is the turn of another Telugu hit to bowl over the Endhiran star.
Sudigadu, the Telugu adaptation of Thamizh Padam, has won universal acclaim thanks to the roaring spoof comedy much like the original.
Superstar evinced an interest to see the film and a special screening was done for him at his residence and he enjoyed Allari Naresh s antics to the core. He appreciated the director as well.
The Sudigadu team must be on cloud nine for sure.
Source: Behindwoods
Recently, he was floored by Eega and now it is the turn of another Telugu hit to bowl over the Endhiran star.
Sudigadu, the Telugu adaptation of Thamizh Padam, has won universal acclaim thanks to the roaring spoof comedy much like the original.
Superstar evinced an interest to see the film and a special screening was done for him at his residence and he enjoyed Allari Naresh s antics to the core. He appreciated the director as well.
The Sudigadu team must be on cloud nine for sure.
Source: Behindwoods
Movie: Raaz 3
Director:Vikram Bhatt
Cast: Bipasha Basu, Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta
Erotica, human drama, gorgeous ladies, and Emraan Hashmi—Raaz 3 has all the elements that go in the making of an archetypal Vikram Bhatt horror film.
A superstar with her career on a downward spiral, Shanaya (Bipasha Basu) cannot stand the success of new star-on-the-block Sanjana (Esha Gupta). Insecure and weighed down by a childhood grudge (the two actresses are step-sisters), Shanaya is unable to bear history repeating itself.
In Shanaya’s mentally unstable mind, Sanjana is the cause of her lost childhood, and is now threatening her career. She meets Tara Dutt (Manish Chaudhary) who calls himself a spirit “na is paar, na uss paar”. A black magic expert, he tells Shanaya that her problems can be solved.
Shanaya ropes in unwilling boyfriend Aditya (Emraan Hashmi) to help her. Together, they play this deadly game against the unsuspecting Sanjana.
The film delves into the insecurities that come along with a showbiz career. However, it’s a highly dramatized, even if entertaining, portrayal.
The horror element is present, but is not overboard. More thrills than chills, it’ll have you genuinely scared only in a couple of scenes. The other scenes are the kind that’ll have you let out nervous laughter. There is the usual paraphernalia of candles, flowing curtains, echoing laughter, talks of spirits, strong religious overtones, and a tantrik.
The use of dark imagery and symbolism is very interesting. For example, you have the evil spirit in human form nestled in murky water full of trash. Again, the visualization of the good spirit imprisoned in a water-filled room (signifying the source of the magic) is superb.
The 3D quality is excellent and the use is surprisingly subtle. The scene where a character has to deal with creepy-crawlies is the film’s highlight.
The characters in typical Bhatt style are contemporary but perplexingly speak in an archaic tone. So you have these young characters use words like talluk, veham and haqueekat. Again in portions that require an extreme response, all Emraan’s character can come up with is, “this is really stupid.” These scenes are unintentionally hilarious.
Bipasha Basu excels as the unstable Shanaya. Despite the character being downright evil, she manages to bring a hint of vulnerability to the performance. Interestingly, she thinks of herself as the victim and in her own head has justified her deeds believing that “she has no choice”. Esha Gupta is awkward as the film starts but manages a fairly impressive performance. Emraan Hashmi gives a weak performance and gamely lets the ladies take center-stage.
Director Vikram Bhatt (1920, Haunted-3D) makes a horror film that’s unapologetically formulaic, but adds in newer elements like the grey characters, unusual imagery, and understated 3D usage.
Worth a watch for the thrills and chills and bravura performances by the ladies!
Rating: Three stars
Director:Vikram Bhatt
Cast: Bipasha Basu, Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta
Erotica, human drama, gorgeous ladies, and Emraan Hashmi—Raaz 3 has all the elements that go in the making of an archetypal Vikram Bhatt horror film.
A superstar with her career on a downward spiral, Shanaya (Bipasha Basu) cannot stand the success of new star-on-the-block Sanjana (Esha Gupta). Insecure and weighed down by a childhood grudge (the two actresses are step-sisters), Shanaya is unable to bear history repeating itself.
In Shanaya’s mentally unstable mind, Sanjana is the cause of her lost childhood, and is now threatening her career. She meets Tara Dutt (Manish Chaudhary) who calls himself a spirit “na is paar, na uss paar”. A black magic expert, he tells Shanaya that her problems can be solved.
Shanaya ropes in unwilling boyfriend Aditya (Emraan Hashmi) to help her. Together, they play this deadly game against the unsuspecting Sanjana.
The film delves into the insecurities that come along with a showbiz career. However, it’s a highly dramatized, even if entertaining, portrayal.
The horror element is present, but is not overboard. More thrills than chills, it’ll have you genuinely scared only in a couple of scenes. The other scenes are the kind that’ll have you let out nervous laughter. There is the usual paraphernalia of candles, flowing curtains, echoing laughter, talks of spirits, strong religious overtones, and a tantrik.
The use of dark imagery and symbolism is very interesting. For example, you have the evil spirit in human form nestled in murky water full of trash. Again, the visualization of the good spirit imprisoned in a water-filled room (signifying the source of the magic) is superb.
The 3D quality is excellent and the use is surprisingly subtle. The scene where a character has to deal with creepy-crawlies is the film’s highlight.
The characters in typical Bhatt style are contemporary but perplexingly speak in an archaic tone. So you have these young characters use words like talluk, veham and haqueekat. Again in portions that require an extreme response, all Emraan’s character can come up with is, “this is really stupid.” These scenes are unintentionally hilarious.
Bipasha Basu excels as the unstable Shanaya. Despite the character being downright evil, she manages to bring a hint of vulnerability to the performance. Interestingly, she thinks of herself as the victim and in her own head has justified her deeds believing that “she has no choice”. Esha Gupta is awkward as the film starts but manages a fairly impressive performance. Emraan Hashmi gives a weak performance and gamely lets the ladies take center-stage.
Director Vikram Bhatt (1920, Haunted-3D) makes a horror film that’s unapologetically formulaic, but adds in newer elements like the grey characters, unusual imagery, and understated 3D usage.
Worth a watch for the thrills and chills and bravura performances by the ladies!
Rating: Three stars
Movie: Joker
Director: Shirish Kunder
Producer: Ronnie Screwvala, Farah Khan
Music: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Minisha Lamba, Shreyas Talpade
Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Gaurav Dagaonkar
Here's a film that had great potential for an equal measure of comedy and drama. What could have been a delightful, fantastical fable turns out to be a damp squib full of flat jokes.
Circa 1947: When the maps of India and Pakistan were being drawn, an oversight ensured that the village of Paglapur didn't find a place in either country.
The village had the distinction of housing the largest mental asylum in the region and in the melee that ensued during Partition, the asylum inmates broke loose, drove away the villagers and established their own republic in Paglapur.
And that's how it stayed for the next 60 years! While the world outside changed, Paglapur remained isolated.
Tides turn when, when Agastya (Akshay Kumar) and wife (Sonakshi Sinha) arrive in the village. Agastya is working on a top secret project for creating a device to communicate with aliens.
When he tries to better the life of the villagers and solve the water crisis, he is shunted from one government office to the other. Agastya begins to think of ways to put his village back on the map, even if it means involving aliens.
The humour is poor. Why would you laugh at a man who speaks gibberish, another who thinks he is a lamp post and everyone else who think Mahatma Gandhi is still around, fighting for independence? Apart from being impolite and objectionable, these gags are simply not funny!
Then there are other jokes like Akshay's character calling UFOs an "udta, phirta omelette" or the sentence "Humaara mazaak mat udaao" is translated literally as 'don't fly our jokes'.
While one admires that Kunder has kept the comedy clean and devoid of vulgarity, it does not excuse the comedy turning bland.
Writer-editor–director Shirish Kunder (Jaan-E-Mann) makes a film that probably sounded better on paper. The film, touted as India's first extra terrestrial comedy, falls flat and doesn't deliver its promise.
If you're planning to take the kids for the novelty of seeing an alien movie, please keep in mind that the aliens aren't as interesting as they should have been.
The portion where an alien shakes a leg to songs could have been so adorable, but here it's just garish.
What works for the film is the lead pair. Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha are great sports and play along with the bizarre script. Their chemistry is the highlight of the film.
Akshay does well, but dialogue-based comedy is not his forte.
Sonakshi looks ravishing and has the familiar likeable screen presence that the audience loved in Dabangg.
Another thing that elevates the film are the lavishly choreographed songs, especially the I Want Fakht You song picturised on Chitrangada Singh.
An extra-terrestrial film sounded interesting. One wishes the film was as fun as the core idea!
Rating: 1.5 stars
Director: Shirish Kunder
Producer: Ronnie Screwvala, Farah Khan
Music: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Minisha Lamba, Shreyas Talpade
Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Gaurav Dagaonkar
Here's a film that had great potential for an equal measure of comedy and drama. What could have been a delightful, fantastical fable turns out to be a damp squib full of flat jokes.
Circa 1947: When the maps of India and Pakistan were being drawn, an oversight ensured that the village of Paglapur didn't find a place in either country.
The village had the distinction of housing the largest mental asylum in the region and in the melee that ensued during Partition, the asylum inmates broke loose, drove away the villagers and established their own republic in Paglapur.
And that's how it stayed for the next 60 years! While the world outside changed, Paglapur remained isolated.
Tides turn when, when Agastya (Akshay Kumar) and wife (Sonakshi Sinha) arrive in the village. Agastya is working on a top secret project for creating a device to communicate with aliens.
When he tries to better the life of the villagers and solve the water crisis, he is shunted from one government office to the other. Agastya begins to think of ways to put his village back on the map, even if it means involving aliens.
The humour is poor. Why would you laugh at a man who speaks gibberish, another who thinks he is a lamp post and everyone else who think Mahatma Gandhi is still around, fighting for independence? Apart from being impolite and objectionable, these gags are simply not funny!
Then there are other jokes like Akshay's character calling UFOs an "udta, phirta omelette" or the sentence "Humaara mazaak mat udaao" is translated literally as 'don't fly our jokes'.
While one admires that Kunder has kept the comedy clean and devoid of vulgarity, it does not excuse the comedy turning bland.
Writer-editor–director Shirish Kunder (Jaan-E-Mann) makes a film that probably sounded better on paper. The film, touted as India's first extra terrestrial comedy, falls flat and doesn't deliver its promise.
If you're planning to take the kids for the novelty of seeing an alien movie, please keep in mind that the aliens aren't as interesting as they should have been.
The portion where an alien shakes a leg to songs could have been so adorable, but here it's just garish.
What works for the film is the lead pair. Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha are great sports and play along with the bizarre script. Their chemistry is the highlight of the film.
Akshay does well, but dialogue-based comedy is not his forte.
Sonakshi looks ravishing and has the familiar likeable screen presence that the audience loved in Dabangg.
Another thing that elevates the film are the lavishly choreographed songs, especially the I Want Fakht You song picturised on Chitrangada Singh.
An extra-terrestrial film sounded interesting. One wishes the film was as fun as the core idea!
Rating: 1.5 stars
Movie: Ek Tha Tiger
Director: Kabir Khan
Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranvir Shorey
For an action film, Ek Tha Tiger is surprising subtle; unexpectedly sweet. The romance is old-worldly with the hero-heroine exchanging timid, hesitant hugs instead of passionate kisses. Their conversations hold weight, and we cannot help but take their romance seriously.
‘Out of more than 200 countries in the world, why did you fall in love with a Pakistani,’ thunders Shenoy (Girish Karnad) to his protégé RAW agent Tiger (Salman Khan). You see, this workaholic of an agent has done the unthinkable—asked for a desk job after doing field work continuously for 12 years. This had something to do with the last mission he went to. The Tiger got tamed and fell in love with a Pakistani girl.
Flashback to the last mission: In order to get close to his subject—a whimsical university professor in London, Tiger befriends his home caretaker and dance student Zoya (Katrina Kaif).
Finding him a bit square, Zoya calls him a “kaddu”, and asks him to “get a little cooler” for a night-out with friends. He complies, ditching the coat for a jacket, and she appreciates the gesture. As their endearing friendship develops into a romance, we see the sights-and-sounds of London—its wonderful street culture and eccentricities.
The humour is understated, most evident when Salman’s character takes a self-deprecating dig at the name Tiger. And the scene involving a chase and a complicated door knob.
The film is a treat for fans of the stars. Salman Khan oozes charm and that inexplicable star quality throughout. Perhaps it has to do with a certain vulnerability and humour he brings in, even for regular, dry action scenes. The styling works and this is the best he has looked in a long time. Katrina has an interesting, meaty role as well, and the actress impresses with her earnest performance. She excels in the challenging action scenes, and is evocative in the emotional ones. Plus she’s looking like a zillion bucks throughout.
The film is technically proficient. The moody cinematography and dexterous editing are commendable. The songs are pretty good as well.
Director Kabir Khan, deviates from the trend of making content-heavy films to come up with one that’s light and airy. The film’s simplicity (the story can be capsuled in a single sentence), is refreshing and that is its biggest strength. It is to the credit of the makers, that they’ve kept the lines clean, and not gotten into self-indulgent sub-plots and a plethora of extraneous characters. Neither does it fall into the item-number trap that many commercial “family films” fall into.
Kabir Khan’s storytelling is sure-footed and he manages to tell the story intelligently without compromising on the film’s entertainment value. While many have pre-booked their tickets for the film, there are still a sizeable number of fence-sitters who are in no mood to revisit a Wanted or Bodyguard—a brand of films that has become synonymous with Salman.
Rest assured, this is the kind of film that doesn’t get into the high or low-brow argument. It’s a simple story, told with conviction and with enough star-value and action to keep everyone happy. Go for it!
Rating: 3.5 stars
Director: Kabir Khan
Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranvir Shorey
For an action film, Ek Tha Tiger is surprising subtle; unexpectedly sweet. The romance is old-worldly with the hero-heroine exchanging timid, hesitant hugs instead of passionate kisses. Their conversations hold weight, and we cannot help but take their romance seriously.
‘Out of more than 200 countries in the world, why did you fall in love with a Pakistani,’ thunders Shenoy (Girish Karnad) to his protégé RAW agent Tiger (Salman Khan). You see, this workaholic of an agent has done the unthinkable—asked for a desk job after doing field work continuously for 12 years. This had something to do with the last mission he went to. The Tiger got tamed and fell in love with a Pakistani girl.
Flashback to the last mission: In order to get close to his subject—a whimsical university professor in London, Tiger befriends his home caretaker and dance student Zoya (Katrina Kaif).
Finding him a bit square, Zoya calls him a “kaddu”, and asks him to “get a little cooler” for a night-out with friends. He complies, ditching the coat for a jacket, and she appreciates the gesture. As their endearing friendship develops into a romance, we see the sights-and-sounds of London—its wonderful street culture and eccentricities.
The humour is understated, most evident when Salman’s character takes a self-deprecating dig at the name Tiger. And the scene involving a chase and a complicated door knob.
The film is a treat for fans of the stars. Salman Khan oozes charm and that inexplicable star quality throughout. Perhaps it has to do with a certain vulnerability and humour he brings in, even for regular, dry action scenes. The styling works and this is the best he has looked in a long time. Katrina has an interesting, meaty role as well, and the actress impresses with her earnest performance. She excels in the challenging action scenes, and is evocative in the emotional ones. Plus she’s looking like a zillion bucks throughout.
The film is technically proficient. The moody cinematography and dexterous editing are commendable. The songs are pretty good as well.
Director Kabir Khan, deviates from the trend of making content-heavy films to come up with one that’s light and airy. The film’s simplicity (the story can be capsuled in a single sentence), is refreshing and that is its biggest strength. It is to the credit of the makers, that they’ve kept the lines clean, and not gotten into self-indulgent sub-plots and a plethora of extraneous characters. Neither does it fall into the item-number trap that many commercial “family films” fall into.
Kabir Khan’s storytelling is sure-footed and he manages to tell the story intelligently without compromising on the film’s entertainment value. While many have pre-booked their tickets for the film, there are still a sizeable number of fence-sitters who are in no mood to revisit a Wanted or Bodyguard—a brand of films that has become synonymous with Salman.
Rest assured, this is the kind of film that doesn’t get into the high or low-brow argument. It’s a simple story, told with conviction and with enough star-value and action to keep everyone happy. Go for it!
Rating: 3.5 stars
Brad Pitt was mum about his forthcoming nuptials with Angelina Jolie when he attended a special screening of his new film ‘Killing Them Softly’ in London.
Despite fevered speculation that the couple have been busy readying their estate at their home, Chateau Miraval in the South of France, the 48-year-old actor insisted that there weren’t any plans, a leading daily has reported.
Arriving at the screening of the film at the May Fair Hotel, he said, “No plans yet. Other than, we’re gonna do it.”
The father-of-six was going for a smart-casual look in a beige and cream combination of slacks, T-shirt, blazer and shirt, with his hair pulled back in a small ponytail.
The celebrity couple are parents to six children - Maddox, 11; Pax, nine; and Knox, four, Zahara, seven; Shiloh, six; and Vivienne, four.
ANI
Despite fevered speculation that the couple have been busy readying their estate at their home, Chateau Miraval in the South of France, the 48-year-old actor insisted that there weren’t any plans, a leading daily has reported.
Arriving at the screening of the film at the May Fair Hotel, he said, “No plans yet. Other than, we’re gonna do it.”
The father-of-six was going for a smart-casual look in a beige and cream combination of slacks, T-shirt, blazer and shirt, with his hair pulled back in a small ponytail.
The celebrity couple are parents to six children - Maddox, 11; Pax, nine; and Knox, four, Zahara, seven; Shiloh, six; and Vivienne, four.
ANI
‘PS I Love You’ star Gerard Butler`s upcoming action drama ‘Motor City’ has been put on the shelves until the film`s backers could settle the schedule.
Directed by Albert Hughes and starring Butler, Mickey Rourke and Adrien Brody, "Motor City" will not start production on September 17 as it was reported earlier, reported Ace Showbiz.
However, the picture is not canceled entirely.
"Faced with the realities of a very short post-production schedule and complicated visual and special effects, the producers have decided to push back production on Albert Hughes` Motor City," a spokesperson for the producers and financiers said.
"We are dedicated to delivering top-tier productions such as 2 Guns starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg which is currently in production and Peter Berg`s Lone Survivor which is in pre-production.
The circumstances surrounding this project made it impossible to meet the firm March 31st delivery date without compromising the quality of the film," he added.
Directed by Albert Hughes and starring Butler, Mickey Rourke and Adrien Brody, "Motor City" will not start production on September 17 as it was reported earlier, reported Ace Showbiz.
However, the picture is not canceled entirely.
"Faced with the realities of a very short post-production schedule and complicated visual and special effects, the producers have decided to push back production on Albert Hughes` Motor City," a spokesperson for the producers and financiers said.
"We are dedicated to delivering top-tier productions such as 2 Guns starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg which is currently in production and Peter Berg`s Lone Survivor which is in pre-production.
The circumstances surrounding this project made it impossible to meet the firm March 31st delivery date without compromising the quality of the film," he added.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg`s science-fiction masterpiece "ET: The Extra-Terrestrial" with a special screening.
The Science and Technology Council of the Academy has teamed up with the Palo Alto International Film Festival (PAIFF) to present a screening of the 1992 release on September 28 at the Outdoor Festival Village Stage in Palo Alto, a release said.
Termed as Spielberg`s "most personal film" and considered by many to be a benchmark in the science fiction genre, "E.T." continues to delight audiences with its emotional story of the intense relationship between the young Elliott (Henry Thomas) and the lovable alien who is trying to return to his home planet.
The film also stars Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote in prominent roles.The blockbuster was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won four.
It may be one of Spielberg`s most celebrated works but the director faced allegations that the film was inspired from a 1967 script `The Alien` by Indian director Satyajit Ray, which he could not make.
PTI
The Science and Technology Council of the Academy has teamed up with the Palo Alto International Film Festival (PAIFF) to present a screening of the 1992 release on September 28 at the Outdoor Festival Village Stage in Palo Alto, a release said.
Termed as Spielberg`s "most personal film" and considered by many to be a benchmark in the science fiction genre, "E.T." continues to delight audiences with its emotional story of the intense relationship between the young Elliott (Henry Thomas) and the lovable alien who is trying to return to his home planet.
The film also stars Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote in prominent roles.The blockbuster was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won four.
It may be one of Spielberg`s most celebrated works but the director faced allegations that the film was inspired from a 1967 script `The Alien` by Indian director Satyajit Ray, which he could not make.
PTI
Kerala state film award winner for the best actor Dileep was honoured at a grand ceremony held in Kochi.
The cast and crew of director Akku Akbra's Vellaripravinte Changathi, which made Dileep eligible for the award, came together at IMA Hall on Sep 3. Choreographer Shanthi and make up man Sudevan, who also won awards for the film, were honoured at the event.
The next project from the film's producers Chand V Creations, Romans, was also launched at the function.
State Minister K Babu, a few MLAs, Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Akku Akbar, Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Niveda, Boban Samuel and the producers Arun Ghosh and Bijoy Chandran were present at the occasion.
Source :Sify
The cast and crew of director Akku Akbra's Vellaripravinte Changathi, which made Dileep eligible for the award, came together at IMA Hall on Sep 3. Choreographer Shanthi and make up man Sudevan, who also won awards for the film, were honoured at the event.
The next project from the film's producers Chand V Creations, Romans, was also launched at the function.
State Minister K Babu, a few MLAs, Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Akku Akbar, Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Niveda, Boban Samuel and the producers Arun Ghosh and Bijoy Chandran were present at the occasion.
Source :Sify
Actor Jyothirmayi, who was not much seen doing commercial entertainers during recent times, is back with debutant director Linson Antony's House Full.
The film has Tini Tom playing the male lead, as a traffic constable. He gets married to Emily, the character of a saleswoman at a textile shop, played by Jyothirmayi.
The couple waits for a child and Emily gives birth to four kids on her first delivery.
Jyothirmayi says that she has done two films during recent times, Urava and Sthalam. She hopes to be busy again, after House Full.
Source : Sify
The film has Tini Tom playing the male lead, as a traffic constable. He gets married to Emily, the character of a saleswoman at a textile shop, played by Jyothirmayi.
The couple waits for a child and Emily gives birth to four kids on her first delivery.
Jyothirmayi says that she has done two films during recent times, Urava and Sthalam. She hopes to be busy again, after House Full.
Source : Sify
It seems Power star Pawan Kalyan and his second wife Renu Desai have decided to part ways following, Pawan Kalyan’s alleged relationship with Darah Marks. It is reported that the couple had been living separately, since Pawan Kalyan hit the news for the wrong reasons.
Apparently, Renu is now living with her parents in Pune and it is heard that the actor is living with Darah Marks in his bungalow in Hyderabad. It is also reported that their two children are shuttling between Hyderabad and Pune.
According to reports, the actor has agreed to pay Renu Desai Rs 40 crores as compensation. It has to be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had broken up with his first wife, Nandini in 2008 and married Renu in 2009 following murmurs about his affair with the latter.
Source: Behindwoods
Apparently, Renu is now living with her parents in Pune and it is heard that the actor is living with Darah Marks in his bungalow in Hyderabad. It is also reported that their two children are shuttling between Hyderabad and Pune.
According to reports, the actor has agreed to pay Renu Desai Rs 40 crores as compensation. It has to be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had broken up with his first wife, Nandini in 2008 and married Renu in 2009 following murmurs about his affair with the latter.
Source: Behindwoods
Recently, Priety Zinta was caught on camera by the increasingly growing and obsessive papparazzi.
The actress did not show her face to the camera and it was attributed to her look sans makeup.
An otherwise camera-friendly Preity Zinta made sure that photographers didn’t get her at the Mumbai airport on Sunday.
The cameras were stationed outside the airport because the buzz was that Ashton Kutcher would be seen, but the cameramen spotted an unsuspecting Priety Zinta in a loose tee and pyjamas and ran after her.
Priety is supposed to have hid her face with whatever she could, her hands, her face, her staff.
Clearly, her not-so-warm reception has not gone down well the Indian papparazzi.
So today, in a storm of aggressive tweets, the usually straightforward actress lashed out at the photographers and everybody who has criricised her for the incident.
In her first two tweets, @realprietyzinta says, "Sitting at home with a twisted ankle post the airport assault by photographers. First I shoot all night & get on the plane n then get pushed " and "Pushed n jumped on at the airport. It was raining so I slipped. Wasn't hiding my face was trying 2 recover frmthe shock of 40 camera flashes."
Next she tweets, "If photographers ask me politely I will oblige buy next time I will either attack some1 or then file a police complaint cuz THIS IS NOT FAIR."
Priety Zinta is known to be camera-friendly and this kind of behaviour seems unlikely from her. Maybe next time she will take some serious action if something similar were to recur.
With palpable rage, she then tweeted, "I am a human being not some animal in the ZOO ! If my security would have pushed them then news would report my staff assaulted the media!"
The generally chirpy actress tweeted, "And yes in the end I was pissed off so then I definitely didn't want 2 show my face. Last time my car was scratched n the side mirror broke"
She concluded with, " Telling u all this cuz all of u asking why I was hiding my face. Every story has 2 sides so here is my side of the story ... Grrrrrrrrr!" and "Thank god shooting for Ishkq in Paris is over otherwise I'd be hopping around with a twisted ankle. Now in meetings all day..(sic)."
Preity Zinta's tweet
Priety Zinta is coming back on the big screen after a hiatus with her home production Ishkq in Paris, co-starring Rhehan Malliek and Isabella Adjani, with Shekhar Kapoor and Salman Khan in cameos.
Priety Zinta is known to speak her mind and is rather appreciated in Bollywood for that. Let us see how many celebs support her on this one.
-By Hindustan Times
The actress did not show her face to the camera and it was attributed to her look sans makeup.
An otherwise camera-friendly Preity Zinta made sure that photographers didn’t get her at the Mumbai airport on Sunday.
The cameras were stationed outside the airport because the buzz was that Ashton Kutcher would be seen, but the cameramen spotted an unsuspecting Priety Zinta in a loose tee and pyjamas and ran after her.
Priety is supposed to have hid her face with whatever she could, her hands, her face, her staff.
Clearly, her not-so-warm reception has not gone down well the Indian papparazzi.
So today, in a storm of aggressive tweets, the usually straightforward actress lashed out at the photographers and everybody who has criricised her for the incident.
In her first two tweets, @realprietyzinta says, "Sitting at home with a twisted ankle post the airport assault by photographers. First I shoot all night & get on the plane n then get pushed " and "Pushed n jumped on at the airport. It was raining so I slipped. Wasn't hiding my face was trying 2 recover frmthe shock of 40 camera flashes."
Next she tweets, "If photographers ask me politely I will oblige buy next time I will either attack some1 or then file a police complaint cuz THIS IS NOT FAIR."
Priety Zinta is known to be camera-friendly and this kind of behaviour seems unlikely from her. Maybe next time she will take some serious action if something similar were to recur.
With palpable rage, she then tweeted, "I am a human being not some animal in the ZOO ! If my security would have pushed them then news would report my staff assaulted the media!"
The generally chirpy actress tweeted, "And yes in the end I was pissed off so then I definitely didn't want 2 show my face. Last time my car was scratched n the side mirror broke"
She concluded with, " Telling u all this cuz all of u asking why I was hiding my face. Every story has 2 sides so here is my side of the story ... Grrrrrrrrr!" and "Thank god shooting for Ishkq in Paris is over otherwise I'd be hopping around with a twisted ankle. Now in meetings all day..(sic)."
Preity Zinta's tweet
Priety Zinta is coming back on the big screen after a hiatus with her home production Ishkq in Paris, co-starring Rhehan Malliek and Isabella Adjani, with Shekhar Kapoor and Salman Khan in cameos.
Priety Zinta is known to speak her mind and is rather appreciated in Bollywood for that. Let us see how many celebs support her on this one.
-By Hindustan Times
All is well between Big B and Madhur Bhandarkar It’s said that there are no permanent friends or enemies in Bollywood. This adage has proved true once again. Amitabh Bachchan seems to have made peace with Madhur Bhandarkar, after last year’s controversy surrounding the film, Heroine. It was first announced with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead.
But after the news of her pregnancy, she was replaced by Kareena Kapoor. The change in casting made the Bachchans unhappy. But now, all seems to be well. Big B has wished Kareena a happy birthday in an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (to be aired on September 21) and even wished her luck with Heroine.
Shooting for the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has already started. And it seems that one of the first things Amitabh Bachchan has done is mend some apparently burnt bridges with director Madhur Bhandarkar and the team of his next film, Heroine.
While shooting for an episode, contestant Sameer Kumar told Bachchan that he was a huge fan of Kareena Kapoor.
A source tells us, “Sameer mentioned he wanted to wish the actor on her birthday. As this particular episode is scheduled to air on Kareena’s birthday, Bachchan called up Kareena to make Sameer’s wish come true. Bachchan himself wished Kareena and gave his blessings for Heroine. The chat between the two stars lasted a few minutes, with everyone on the set listening.”
It seems that Kareena herself was initially supposed to go on KBC as a guest, but that didn’t work out due to her hectic schedules.“So when this opportunity to interact with a contestant on the show came her way, Kareena agreed to interact with her fan and with Big B.”
This is the first time that Amitabh or anyone from the Bachchan family has shown support towards Heroine after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was replaced by Kareena in the film’s lead role. It hints at a reconciliation between the Bachchans and Madhur and Kareena. In fact, Madhur met Bachchan recently on the sets of an ad film, and they had a long chat. “Everything is fine between them now as the makers of Heroine prepare to release their film on September 21,” says the source.
-By Hindustan Times
But after the news of her pregnancy, she was replaced by Kareena Kapoor. The change in casting made the Bachchans unhappy. But now, all seems to be well. Big B has wished Kareena a happy birthday in an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (to be aired on September 21) and even wished her luck with Heroine.
Shooting for the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has already started. And it seems that one of the first things Amitabh Bachchan has done is mend some apparently burnt bridges with director Madhur Bhandarkar and the team of his next film, Heroine.
While shooting for an episode, contestant Sameer Kumar told Bachchan that he was a huge fan of Kareena Kapoor.
A source tells us, “Sameer mentioned he wanted to wish the actor on her birthday. As this particular episode is scheduled to air on Kareena’s birthday, Bachchan called up Kareena to make Sameer’s wish come true. Bachchan himself wished Kareena and gave his blessings for Heroine. The chat between the two stars lasted a few minutes, with everyone on the set listening.”
It seems that Kareena herself was initially supposed to go on KBC as a guest, but that didn’t work out due to her hectic schedules.“So when this opportunity to interact with a contestant on the show came her way, Kareena agreed to interact with her fan and with Big B.”
This is the first time that Amitabh or anyone from the Bachchan family has shown support towards Heroine after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was replaced by Kareena in the film’s lead role. It hints at a reconciliation between the Bachchans and Madhur and Kareena. In fact, Madhur met Bachchan recently on the sets of an ad film, and they had a long chat. “Everything is fine between them now as the makers of Heroine prepare to release their film on September 21,” says the source.
-By Hindustan Times
He already has the image of the serial kisser but this time Emraan Hashmi seems to have surpassed even himself! In his upcoming film Raaz 3, the actor has indulged in a 20-minute long lip lock with co-star Esha Gupta, not to mention the multiple kisses with his other co-star Bipasha Basu.
In the past, too, the actor has shared several long kisses with his co-stars in films like Murder, Tum Mile, Jannat 2 and many more but this is probably his longest on-screen smooch. Not that uncle Mahesh Bhatt minds. “Emraan’s kissing scene is the icing on the cake that we offer in the film to all his fans. I would call this a marathon kiss,” Mid-Day reported.
Known as Bollywood's serial kisser, Emraan Hashmi may have decided to do a family film but feels it would be foolish of him to alienate himself from the kind of cinema he is known for doing.
Emraan-Esha's kiss in Raaz 3
When asked about revisiting his image, he said: "We have upped the stakes. There is normally one heroine, but here there are two. The sinful experiences on screen have increased," the 33-year-old said here in an interview.
"I have a core constituency, an audience who want me to do such films. Every actor has an image and you would be a fool to let go of that. Yes, you can occasionally do other films but if you let go of your core strength then the relatability drops.
"Within that realm you should try other genres. Like I do Raaz, I also did 'Shanghai' and it received critical acclaim. Of course, this is my core strength and I want to do such films and Raaz 3 is a film which brings all those strengths together," he added.
Other long lip locks
Aamir Khan-Karisma Kapoor in Raja Hindustani
Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2
Emraan Hashmi-Soha Ali Khan in Tum Mile
Kareena Kapoor-Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots
Hrithik Roshan- Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobaraa
Imran Khan-Poorna Jagannathan in Delhi Belly
Randeep Hooda-Mahie Gill in Saaheb Biwi Gangster
Randeep Hooda/Arunoday Singh-Sunny Leone in Jism 2
Emraan Hashmi-Esha Gupta in Jannat 2
-By Hindustan Times
In the past, too, the actor has shared several long kisses with his co-stars in films like Murder, Tum Mile, Jannat 2 and many more but this is probably his longest on-screen smooch. Not that uncle Mahesh Bhatt minds. “Emraan’s kissing scene is the icing on the cake that we offer in the film to all his fans. I would call this a marathon kiss,” Mid-Day reported.
Known as Bollywood's serial kisser, Emraan Hashmi may have decided to do a family film but feels it would be foolish of him to alienate himself from the kind of cinema he is known for doing.
Emraan-Esha's kiss in Raaz 3
When asked about revisiting his image, he said: "We have upped the stakes. There is normally one heroine, but here there are two. The sinful experiences on screen have increased," the 33-year-old said here in an interview.
"I have a core constituency, an audience who want me to do such films. Every actor has an image and you would be a fool to let go of that. Yes, you can occasionally do other films but if you let go of your core strength then the relatability drops.
"Within that realm you should try other genres. Like I do Raaz, I also did 'Shanghai' and it received critical acclaim. Of course, this is my core strength and I want to do such films and Raaz 3 is a film which brings all those strengths together," he added.
Other long lip locks
Aamir Khan-Karisma Kapoor in Raja Hindustani
Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2
Emraan Hashmi-Soha Ali Khan in Tum Mile
Kareena Kapoor-Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots
Hrithik Roshan- Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobaraa
Imran Khan-Poorna Jagannathan in Delhi Belly
Randeep Hooda-Mahie Gill in Saaheb Biwi Gangster
Randeep Hooda/Arunoday Singh-Sunny Leone in Jism 2
Emraan Hashmi-Esha Gupta in Jannat 2
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September is a special month for Priyanka Chopra. Barfi!, her film with Ranbir Kapoor, releases on September 14. Apart from that, her debut single, ‘In my city’(from her maiden international album), featuring Will.i.am and produced by RedOne and Brian Kennedy, will open at the National Football
League, the biggest football event in the US, as the league’s theme song.
“Priyanka is promoting Barfi! and the single simultaneously. She has decided to work on the film’s promotions during the day by attending reality shows and launches with Ranbir. Once that’s done, she will be with another team to promote her single and the music album through interviews,” says a source.
While PC remained unavailable for a comment, her spokesperson confirms, “Priyanka is managing the schedule for Barfi! and the launch of her single as both are extremely close to her.”
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League, the biggest football event in the US, as the league’s theme song.
“Priyanka is promoting Barfi! and the single simultaneously. She has decided to work on the film’s promotions during the day by attending reality shows and launches with Ranbir. Once that’s done, she will be with another team to promote her single and the music album through interviews,” says a source.
While PC remained unavailable for a comment, her spokesperson confirms, “Priyanka is managing the schedule for Barfi! and the launch of her single as both are extremely close to her.”
-By Hindustan Times
The shape which Aishwarya Rai is in five months after her pregnancy has generated unusual public interest with the Bachchan bahu coming in for some criticism for the "oodles of weight" gained by the actress. But some celebrites who have been associated with the 38-year-old Bollywood star including Designer Sabyasachi defended her, saying that like any other woman the new mother would definitely take some time to shed pregnancy weight.
The trigger for the reactions came following the publication of some pictures of the former Miss World while emerging out of a party hosted by eminent industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai last week. Married to Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya gave birth to her first baby, a daughter, on November 16, 2011.
The pictures set off a buzz on the internet and in the social media with articles, videos, blogs and tweets highlighting her "oodles of weight", "double chin" and calling the photos of the beauty queen "shocking".
Some social media writeups sought to suggest that the star is not taking her weight gain seriously. However, some blogs and tweets too have come out in Aishwarya's defence with comments that the focus on her post-pregnancy weight gain was pathetic.
A video compilation of her recent photos attracted comments like: "She is a Bollywood actress and being a part of showbiz it is her duty to look good and fit. Till now she has been praised for her beauty, so it is only fair that she should also be criticized if she is not able to live up to it.
She needs to learn from people like Victoria Beckham who are back to size zero weeks after their delivery! She needs to lose that weight... its been close to 5 months already!"
On the other hand, there are many who believe that five months is not enough time to shed weight and that the comments on her figure are "harsh".
Designer Sabyasachi, who made Aishwarya's costumes for Raavan, said, "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has just delivered a baby and like any other woman she would definitely take time to put off that weight."
"She's a super celebrity and I think she is doing a commendable job by showing her real side to the media. Earlier, she was criticised for being unreal and plastic," Sabyasachi told PTI.
Aishwarya looked a lot slimmer at the press conference conducted by the Bachchans at their residence, Jalsa, immediately after the baby's arrival. But in recent photographs, Bollywood watchers say it seems as if she is heavier by five to six kilos.
Designer Rina Dhaka says that a new mother gains weight especially when she is taking care of her baby.
"It is very difficult for a woman to shed that weight. I think the media is being very harsh on her. They are deliberately printing those photos which are taken at an angle which makes her look fat or highlights her double chin," Rina said.
Designer Rocky S lashed out at the critics. "Why people are obsessed with Aishwarya's weight. This maternity weight takes time to lose. Being an internatianol celebrity she is not hiding her face, rather she is enjoying her motherhood. She should not be pressurised and she doesn't have to look perfect at this moment."
Even blogs and tweets have come out in Aishwarya's defence.
"Focus on Aishwarya's post preg weight gain pathetic. Glad she's not a celeb bimbo who's wheeled in2 plastic surgery straight frm labour room," said one Twitter user, while another wrote, "Reports in some parts of the media about Aishwarya's weight gain are vile and irresponsible. Let the woman be."
"Utterly gross & sexist commentary in sections of the media on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Makes me sick with anger at how we deconstruct women," said another tweet.
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