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Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar together 2008-02-26 02:13:46 Vipul Shah is gradually spreading his wings. An accomplished director himself, Shah surprised everyone when he entrusted the directorial reins of his new film, SINGH IS KINNG, to Anees Bazmee. This was much before WELCOME happened to Anees and AkshayKumartogether
.Now Shah has gone ahead and signed David Dhawan to direct his forthcoming venture. “Both Anees and David are in the same league, in the top bracket. After making a film with Anees, you ought to remain in the same bracket,” the soft-spoken producer informs me.Will it star Shah’s fav hero Akshay Kumar in the lead? “It’s too early to comment on it. Actually, it all depends on the script. The moment we lock on the script, we’ll look into that aspect,” he clarifies. Indeed, Shah is going from strength to strength!
Aishwarya Rai thinks she has put on weight 2008-02-26 02:10:05 Actress Aishwarya
Rai is said to be on a weight losing spree as she prepares for her next lot of films – Shankar’s Robot and Mani Ratnam’s next.The actress is apparently on a strict diet and exercise regime as she wants to get back in to shape – the way she was before marriage.“Ash thinks she has put on a lot of weight after the wedding. So she is working very hard as she wants to go back to her earlier shape and weight. She is going to the gym regularly and is on a very strict diet,” says a close friend.And it’s not just the Bachchan bahu who is on a weight loss mission. She has also roped in hubby Abhishek Bachchan.“Abhishek has also put on some weight recently. He wants to get back into shape and in fact build some muscle. He wants to have a six pack ideally. Right now, Read more:Aishwarya Rai
Rakhi Sawant’s prayers answered finally 2008-02-26 02:06:10 Rakhi Sawant’s prayers
has been answered finally. The sultry siren will be soon seen in a Yash Raj flick, to be directed by Anurag Singh, where she will be playing the role of a dancer from Bhand Samaj doing Nautanki.Nevertheless her talent looks to be catching public attention initially with Rakesh Roshan’s Krazzy 4 and now Yash Raj.When asked about the movie, Rakhi showed a complete surprise and asked, “Who told you about this? I don’t want to comment on this.”She adds “It’s my dream to work with Yash Raj. I am dying to work with them and if I get an opportunity to work with them, it would be like a dream come true.”While Yash Raj sources has confirmed that they have signed Rakhi for their film. “Yes, Rakhi Sawant has been signed for YRF production in a Shahid Kapoor an Read more:Rakhi
, Rakhi Sawant
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Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor win Filmfare awards 2008-02-26 02:03:47 Mumbai, (IANS) Superstar Aamir
Khan Saturday night won the Filmfare
Best Director Award for “Taare Zameen Par”, which was also adjudged the best film, while Shah Rukh
Khan (”Chak De! India”) and Kareena Kapoor
(”Jab We Met”) won the awards for the Best Leading Actors in the male and female categories respectively.The glittering 53rd Fair One Filmfare Awards ceremony at the Yash Raj Studios here went on till wee hours of Sunday. It was here attended by leading Bollywood celebrities.The Critics’ Award for Best Film went to Shimit Amin’s “Chak De! India”. The film also won the Best Cinematography Award. In the Critics’ Award series, Tabu was named the best actress for “Cheeni Kum” and child artist Darsheel Safari (”Taare Zammen Par”) was named the Best Actor.Rish Read more:Aamir Khan
, Kareena Kapoor
, Shah Rukh Khan
Fashion for me is more of individual choice: Neha Dhupia 2008-02-26 02:01:41 Last seen in the critically acclaimed Mithya, the hot yet charming Neha Dhupia
shares with us her fashion fundas.My Fashion
Statement“Fashion for me is more of individual choice and it’s most important to be comfortable with whatever you think is fashionable. First I used to wear what others used to suggest. At that time, so many fashion accessories were ‘in’ so I tried out a lot of such stuff without thinking how I would look in them. But now I feel that I have improved a lot.”‘I don’t like my face’“I do not consider myself beautiful. I think my face is normal or above average. Lisa Ray, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - these are real beauties. Beauty is not skin deep. Actually, if you ask me beauty means how a woman carries herself – elegant, charming and little bit smart.”
Danny Boyle is not too impressed with the ‘Bollywood ka Badshah’ Shah Rukh Khan 2008-02-26 01:58:33 Danny Boyle
, the internationally acclaimed film maker is not too impressed with the ‘Bollywood ka Badshah’ SRK!The Bitch reports that when Danny Boyle was hell-bound in casting either Big B or Shah Rukh
Khan to play the talk show host in his international movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ as the two big stars held the big reputation to have hosted the very successful ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, talks with SRK fell flat as the actor did not find the honest intentions of the film impressive indeed.While the reasons behind Big B’s unavailability still remains unconfirmed, the Bitch’s source claims, “When Danny Boyle went personally to meet Shah Rukh Khan
at his Mannat residence to talk him thro’ the role, it was very surprising that the Super Star actor did not even have time to si Read more:Danny
Jodhaa Akbar seem to be unending 2008-02-26 01:56:16 The woes for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar
seem to be unending. Now it’s the turn of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh (MP), who have suspended the screening of the film. MP’s Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the film has been suspended since they fear a law and order problem in the state.If that wasn’t enough, some theatres in Punjab and Bihar have also banned the film from being screened and a low-intensity blast was reported outside a Mumbai theatre, which was screening the film.Meanwhile, the UTV sent out a press release stating, “We have today moved to the Madhya Pradesh (MP) High Court to lift the suspension on the screening of Jodhaa Akbar and we will take the matter to the Supreme Court if need be. The entire film
One time most loved couple Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha together again 2008-02-26 01:54:25 The latest buzz doing the rounds is that Bollywood’s one time most lovedcoupleAmitabhBachchan
and Rekha will be seen together
in Sujoy Ghosh’s Alladin.The last time two acted together was in Yash Chopra’s Silsila 27 years ago.Apparently, Rekha has a critical role in the film and will even be seen sharing screen space with Amitabh.Alladin has Big B playing a genie while Riteish Deshmukh is Alladin. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt and Saahil Khan.During the 80s, there were strong rumours about Bachchan’s extra marital affair with Rekha. This was at it peak during Silsila following which the two never acted together.Bachchan and Rekha’s magical pairing was seen in films like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, Mr Natwarlal, Ram Balram etc.
One look at the action packed of films in 2008 2008-02-26 01:51:18 One look at the line up of films in 2008 of some of the top stars of Bollywood and you realise they are moving more towards action films than continuing with the box office friendly trend of comedies as it had been since the last 2-3 years. Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and even Akshaye Khanna, who had never done any hardcore action flicks, shall be seen in them this year.2008’s first big release, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Jodhaa Akbar, an epic love story has considerable amount of action with Hrithik Roshan shown indulging in battle scenes, one on one sword fights and the now popular taming of the wild elephant scene. Hrithik has Krrish 2 lined up but the superhero sequel may make it to the theatres only in 2009 as its shoot is yet to begin.Akshay Kumar, who delivered four back to back hits la
Shah Rukh Khan pays 4.4 crore to his captain, Preity Zinta pays 4.3 crore 2008-02-26 01:40:03 The ‘hotshots’ of Bollywood are now part of the who’s who of cricket as well. While Shah Rukh
Khan had got the ownership of Kolkatta franchise, Preity Zinta
got Mohali franchise, few weeks back to form their cricket teams. The bidding for the players opened yesterday. Among the bidders were other biggies like Vijay Mallya, Mukesh Ambani and the likes, who own other IPL franchises. However, the investment of B-town stars in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surely added on to the glamour quotient.After Preity’s ‘bhangra’ performance and SRK making ‘cool’ uniforms for his team, came the ‘D’ day of the actual bidding for players. On February 20, Wednesday, the bidding began and stopped at nothing less than millions. Shah Rukh got Sourav Ganguly, Shoaib Akhtar, Ricky Pont Read more:Shah Rukh Khan
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Bollywood first ever film with budgeted close to 100 crores 2008-02-26 01:36:36 Bollywood may soon have its first ever film that may be budgeted at close to 100 crores. If writer-director Sujoy Ghosh is to be believed, his next film with Sanjay Dutt and four other leads would have a budget which would surpass the 50 crores benchmark by a big margin.Recently, there were reports that Sujoy had been signed as a director by Sanjay Dutt for his debut home production. Though Sujoy hadn’t denied the story earlier, he hadn’t made a conformation statement either. “There was no point talking about it earlier since it was just a basic idea that was being developed. But anyways, let me confirm now that yes, indeed the film is happening. It is going to be something which Bollywood has never seen before. Mr. Dutt has given me a full accountability to develop the script furthe
Shah Rukh Khan dances for Krazzy 4 2008-02-26 01:33:50 After his association with films like Koyla and Karan Arjun. King Khan aka SRK is back with Rakesh Roshan for his forthcoming production, Krazzy 4 in a sizzling item number!!!The film directed by debutante Jaideep has music by Rajesh RoshanKrazzy 4 stars Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Suresh Menon, Juhi Chawla and Rajpal Yadav and is set for release on April 11, 2008. Read more:Shah Rukh
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First ever Pakistani film Khuda Ke Liye to be released in India 2008-02-26 01:20:25 Indian theatres are all set to give a wholehearted welcome to the Pakistani
film, Khuda Ke Liye on March 28, which also happens to be the first ever Pakistani film to be released
in India. The film produced and directed by Shoaib Mansoor has Pakistani stars Shaan and Imaan Ali in the lead roles. The film also stars Naseerudin Shah in a very pivotal role.The film showcases the complex conditions of Pakistanis post 9/11. It highlights the cruel fact of West immensely suspicious about Muslims where they themselves are split between fundamentalists and Liberals.Naseerudin Shah playing a role of clergy claims that the film is a must watch for the masses and has been appreciated after being shown in Pakistan, London and Dubai. The film also had its screening in Goa film festival. Read more:India
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Race drawn huge response for the fashion 2008-02-26 01:16:25 One of the most awaited films this year is Abbas-Mustan’s multi starrer Race. Set amidst horse racing and betting in South Africa, the promos of Race which are currently on air have drawn
huge response for the fashionable yet edgy look of the film. We spoke to Anahita Shroff Adajania, who was given the job of giving each of the six stars a look of their own but yet look a part of the entire ensemble.The entire film has a very rich look to it. The money and style shows but its all very understated. As a stylist my job was to make each of them look like they knew exactly what was in fashion and on the ramps but still give them each their own distinct identity. And so we shopped and picked up things from everywhere. The entire world was my shopping complex!Saif is extremely open to suggesti
Juhi Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan and Aziz Mirza are still very much together 2008-02-26 01:06:51 Business partners or not, stars never leave their ‘Konnection’. Although Dreamz Unlimited, a production house jointly owned by Juhi Chawla
, Shah Rukh
Khan and Aziz Mirza
, may have bombed, they are still very much together
.While SRK and Juhi have joined hands for the IPL, she will be a surprise package in Aziz Mirza’s Kismet Konnection. She is to play the role of a gypsy fortune-teller, which would mean a complete makeover for Juhi. She has to be dressed in loud, gaudy, and glitzy clothes. This transformation will surely be worth the wait. Read more:Shah Rukh Khan
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai team up again 2008-02-26 01:02:14 Mumbai, (IANS) After “Guru”, AbhishekBachchan
and Aishwarya
Rai will team up again for Mani Ratnam’s next venture. Based on real life characters, the movie will be an intense love story.This will be Abhishek and Ratnam’s third film together. After the terrific partnership they shared during “Yuva”, which Abhishek describes as his career’s first turning point, and “Guru”, which he acknowledges as his second turning point, it doesn’t require much calculation to see the creative and commercial viability of the Abhishek-Ratnam pair.Ratnam will start shooting for the film in Sep with Abhishek and Aishwarya.According to a source close to the project, “It’s going to be a very intense love story. ‘Guru’ was more of a biopic with a cavalcade of characters claiming scree Read more:Abhishek Bachchan
Meraj-ur-Rehman’s the first husband of Manyata Dutt 2008-02-26 01:00:42 Mumbai, (IANS) A Mumbai court Wednesday afternoon directed the Mumbai police to submit by Feb 25 its report on inquiry into Meraj-ur-Rehman’s claim that he is the first husband of Manyata, now wife of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt.Meraj, who is in police custody for sending obscene messages to Bollywood actresses, has in a written complaint to the Bandra metropolitan magistrate contended that Manyata’s marriage to Sanjay Dutt Feb 11 was illegal, as he has not divorced her yet.According to Meraj, he married Manyata in 2003 and has a son from her. The son is now in Dubai with Manyata’s relatives.Meraj, who has been a struggling writer in the film industry, told the police he only wanted custody of his son and was ready to legally divorce Manyata.This is not the only complication that the
Hrithik Roshan is really happy for Jodhaa Akbar 2008-02-26 00:58:32 Mumbai, (IANS) When Rakesh Roshan
, currently in Los Angeles, saw “Jodhaa Akbar
”, he did what he had never done before. He told his son that he has given his best performance to date and the young star can’t stop smiling.“Dad completely floored me. He has never complimented me to my face,” Hrithik
told IANS.“Whatever his opinion of my performance he never expressed it openly so far. It was always an understanding between us that he appreciated my performances. But this is the first time he has come out so openly to support my performance. I’m overwhelmed,” he added.Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the magnum opus focuses on the formative years of Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Akbar and his marriage of alliance with Rajput princess Jodha. Hrihik is paired with Aishwarya Rai in the Read more:Hrithik Roshan
Jodhaa Akbar sets to open for public 2008-02-26 00:57:04 The majestic sets of Ashutosh Gowariker’s historical JODHAA AKBAR have been the topic of discussion, within and outside the industry. The magnificent palaces and forts, the grandeur, the splendor, the opulent look seems to have caught the attention of moviegoers within and outside the country. That, in turn, has prompted its makers and also the creator of those sets, Nitin Chandrakant Desai, to open the gates of the studio [N.D. Studios, where the film was shot] for public.“I decided against dismantling the sets after DEVDAS,” Nitin Chandrakant Desai tells me, “After having watched the sets on screen, a lot of people were keen to visit the studios and watch them in real. It’s also heart-breaking to dismantle the sets that have been painstakingly created over a period of time. Tha Read more:Akbar
‘I believe in characters not in roles’ Kay Menon 2008-02-26 00:55:22 Kay Kay Menonbelieve
s in characters and not in roles
. Right from Paanch to Bhopal Express and Black Friday to Sarkar, the talented actor has played an array of interesting characters. The method actor spoke to us about his characters in his upcoming releases and much more.You are known more for your serious roles and now you are making a sudden shift to comedy with Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam? “I’ve have done comedy before with Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. I like to take my characters seriously instead of making myself serious. Actually I am a seriously funny guy. In Honeymoon Travels my character is the same. Hope you have noticed that. I will play characters in accordance with films and that’s why I am experimenting with different characters these days. I hope the serious tag will soon
Some proud fathers in Bollywood 2008-02-26 00:52:09 We spotted some proud fathers with their sons at various events. Here is a glimpse of some father-son duos in their best moods. Style Icons (Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan)Whether its pa Bachchan or beta Bachchan, both manage to attract attention with not only their style but also with their deeds. Here pa and son pose in a similar manner for the camera.Apney Toh Apney Hote Hai (Dharmendra, Bobby and Sunny)Three actions packed Deols are still in the race. Father and sons prove the family which eats together, drinks together is always happy together!Naam Kiya Hai Roshan (Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan)This son is eagerly trying to live up to his and his proud father’s last name. They very rarely give people a chance to raise a finger against them.Khan-daan (Aamir Khan and Tahir Hussain)Though,
Sanjay Dutt sign in Maanyata Dutt first film 2008-02-26 00:44:38 As Sanjay
Dutt prepares to launch his own production house, Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt Productions, Maanyata has already started exhibiting she is the boss! Not only has she taken charge of every single department related to his company but is also actively involved in the script approvals for Dutt.A producer, who wanted to sign the Munna Bhai star for his film, narrated, “I was directed to Maanyata first when I went on to sign Sanjay Dutt
. She heard the story narration and declined to forward our proposal to Dutt, calling it not worth of the actor’s stature!”“We were in for a shock to what Maanyata said because it was a fairly good two hero project with an estimated budget of Rs 18 crore. She also reasoned that she thought the role did not suit Dutt. We wanted to meet him as well bu
Jean Claude Van Damme’s daughter in film Veer with Salman Khan 2008-02-26 00:43:00 Vijay Galani’s Veer directed by Gadar director, Anil Sharma, is a big budget extravaganza. The film has been in news because of its hero Salman
Khan charging a never-heard-before packet of Rs 25 crore as his fee. Now, the Bollywood Hungama news break on the film is a strong possibility of Hollywood star Jean Claude
Van Damme
’s daughter starring in the film in a crucial role. “Yes she is here, but I wouldn’t want to talk about it. She is a big man’s daughter. Har cheez finalise nahin hui hai,” says director Anil Sharma.Sharma isn’t willing to disclose anything about the film except that “It’s a period film based in 1800.” He somewhat confirmed Salman’s reported pay packet for the film and also said that Salman has been working hard on his physique. It seems he has to e Read more:Van Damme
Aishwarya Rai says Every day with Abhishek is Valentine’s Day 2008-02-26 00:41:30 Mumbai, (IANS) Valentine
’s Day didn’t turn out the way Bollywood stars Aishwarya
Rai and Abhishek
Bachchan had hoped for, but they are not complaining. For the couple, every day is full of romance.“What a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift (the premiere of ‘Jodhaa Akbar’). Everyone who has seen ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ feels it is the perfect love story. And it doesn’t really matter if Abhishek couldn’t make it. For us, every day is Valentine’s Day. Every time we’re together, it’s Valentine’s Day,” Aishwarya told IANS.Eyebrows were raised and whispers began when Aishwarya showed up with her in-laws Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan for the premiere of Ashutosh Gowariker’s epic romance Thursday. There was no Abhishek. He arrived at the end of the event because of a delayed flight. Read more:Aishwarya Rai
Aftab Shivdasani has turned producer 2008-02-26 00:40:05 Mumbai, (IANS) “Mast” boy Aftab
Shivdasani, who has failed to become a bankable star after many films, has turned
producer - to create opportunities for himself that won’t come otherwise.“Yes, I’m turning producer this year. I’ve set up my company Rising Son Entertainment. And the first film goes on the floors in June-July,” the actor said.“I’m turning a producer to create opportunities for myself, to do roles and films that would otherwise not come to me. In fact, the director has also been finalised. I can’t announce his name because he hasn’t been signed as yet,” Aftab told IANS.Interestingly, Aftab isn’t only producing the film, but also writing it.“I discovered I had it in me to write a script when I waited on the sets while shooting. Instead of wasting tim
Sanjay Dutt collapses while working out on Saturday 2008-03-10 23:13:38 Six days after starting his rigorous fitness schedule with US trainer Lawrence to develop his 8-pack, Sanjay
Dutt collapsed on Saturday
. Dutt is getting himself ready for his next action flick, Blue.A Mumbai tabloid reported, “On Saturday evening, Sanju baba collapsed while exercising and was asked to immediately stop his workouts.Baba had pulled his muscles badly while working
on a particularly strenuous exercise. It was so painful that Sanju couldn’t even move his limbs.The doctor was summoned immediately and Sanju was advised complete bedrest for a week. His wife Maanayata has been attending to him and seeing that Sanju doesn’t strain himself too much.Since he’s not exercising for a few days, Maanayata makes sure he doesn’t put on weight and takes care of his diet as well. Cur Read more:Sanjay Dutt
Rakhi Sawant’s item song for Rakesh Roshan’s ‘Krazzy 4′ 2008-03-10 23:12:23 Item girl Rakhi
Sawant is all set to enter the A league of Bollywood with her item song for Rakesh Roshan
’s “Krazzy 4″.It is directed by Jaideep Sen and he is all praise for Rakhi, who is always in a controversy for something or the other.He said: “Rakhi Sawant
is professionalism personified. She danced for almost 12 hours with just a two-hour break in between. She was very happy to be part of the film and we are very impressed with her dance performance in this song.”The trailers of her song “Dekhta hai tu kya” have hit the screens and the item queen is back to what she does best - scintillating songs.Apparently Rakhi was thrilled to be approached by Rakesh Roshan since it was for such a prestigious cinema house like FilmKraft Productions“Krazzy 4″ stars Arshad Warsi, Ir
Aamir Khan’s feast for Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor 2008-03-10 23:10:57 Recently Aamir
hosted a private screeing of Taara Zameen Par over dinner for Saif and Kareena.Aamir Khan
and Kareena Kapoor
, who are all set to star opposite each other for the first time in Raju Hirani’s next, met to discuss the film? Aamir and Kareena, along with current flame Saif Ali Khan, engaged in a lengthy discussion. That’s when Bebo told Aamir that she hadn’t watched Taare Zameen Par yet. Aamir wasn’t too amused with this. Without wasting time, he organised a private screening of his film especially for Bebo and Saif at his Pali Hill residence, according to a tabloid report.The paper quoted a source as saying, “They all watched the film together and while Bebo cried copious tears throughout the film, Chhote Nawab kept pacifying her. They told Aamir how much they loved t Read more:Kareena Kapoor
Lara Dutta is on a fast track now 2008-03-10 23:09:32 Lara is on a fast track now. There’s a new determination in her to overcome her inhibitions, whatever they might be worth. While she prepares to do her first ever avant-garde film Devdas with Sudhir Mishra where she intends to change her entire image and get-up to play a modern-day Paro, in a new sporty film entitled Blue, Lara has gone several steps further. She has actually managed to overcome her fear of the underwater to do some serious scuba- diving with the ever-sporty Akshay.For years now Lara has been petrified of taking the plunge. Akshay urged her to not only accept a film that needed her to go against her ingrained fears, but also helped her out of the dive-despair.Laughing throatily, Lara admits she has gotten over a lifelong fear. “But I can’t speak about what it is. Yes Read more:Dutta
, Lara Dutta
Bipasha Basu’s hot look especially the eyes, in “Race” 2008-03-10 23:07:33 Mumbai, (IANS) Everybody is talking about Bipasha
Basu! Her hot look, especially the eyes, in “Race” is a turn on. The smoky look of the extended eyeliner a la Sophia Loren has sparked off a trend not only in the film industry but also in the modelling circle.Bipasha said, “Eyes speak volumes! You don’t have to say anything at that point of time! It is the eyes that talk! They say, ‘Samjhnewale ko ishara kafi hai!’ Anaita has done a great job of styling me in ‘Race’ and trying the new make-up trend by extending my eye liner.”Yesteryear glamour icon Sharmila Tagore was the first actress to have started that trend.Bipasha has also been open to experiments and is always willing to try out something new when it comes to her looks and character in films. “Race” gave her th Read more:Bipasha Basu
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