FILMS PREVIEWS

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Paan Singh shows pitiful condition of Indian athletes Director

Paan Singh shows pitiful condition of Indian athletes Director




His long-awaited film "Paan Singh Tomar", about the soldier-turned-athlete who went on to become a bandit, is in its final stages and director Tigmanshu Dhulia says the biopic will highlight the pitiful condition of athletes in India.


"It's ('Paan Singh Tomar') a tragedy about Indian sports. Basically it's a sports film and not a dacoit film. It's another story about another unsung hero," Dhulia told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.

Arjun Rampal to miss IIFA

Arjun Rampal to miss IIFA





Actor Arjun Rampal will not attend this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards as he is busy promoting his upcoming film "Raajneeti".

"Will not be going to IIFA, have a charity event in Hong Kong for 'Raajneeti' that day," Arjun wrote on microblogging site Twitter.

The actor, who will be seen playing the role of a politician in the film, says he prepared for the role by observing young, educated politicians like Rahul Gandhi and Sachin Pilot for his role in the much-awaited "Raajneeti".

"I have observed many politicians especially young guys like Sachin Pilot, Milind Deora, Rahul Gandhi as well as the young Rajiv Gandhi and the young Sanjay Gandhi."

"You see them to know how they moved and what their body languages were. You don't really copy or emulate them. In this film, we are all educated politicians," he said.

The film, slated to release June 4, also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgn, Naseeruddin Shah, Manoj Bajpai and Nana Patekar.

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'Anjaana Anjaani' inspired by 'Friends': Siddharth Anand

'Anjaana Anjaani' inspired by 'Friends': Siddharth Anand






Director Siddharth Anand says his new film "Anjaana Anjaani", which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is inspired by the hit American sitcom "Friends".



"I remember when I watched 'Friends' I wanted to meet and know every character. That's how I want audiences to feel about Ranbir and Priyanka in 'Anjaana Anjaani'. When 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' came out, you wanted to feel and touch Raj and Simran. That's how I want audiences to feel about Ranbir and Priyanka...everyone in the team has given his or her best to this film," Anand said.

'Anjaana Anjaani' has been scripted by author Advaita Kala.

"She wrote a chick-lit novel called 'Almost Single'. I asked her to develop a story by my wife Mamta. Ranbir and Priyanka had no reference points in any film for their performance...These are characters going through extraordinary, not easily relatable circumstances. It's about few days that two strangers spend together."

Siddharth shot in Central Park's skating rink. "We shot in iconic New York. We had the skating rink shut down for our shoot for three days. Then we shot with Ranbir and Priyanka in New York's Café Lalo where Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks met in 'When Harry Met Sally'."

And they also needed to shoot on a bridge and they finally headed to Kuala Lampur to do that.

"We needed to take over a bridge completely for three-four days. Because of 26/11, we couldn't get the necessary permission. We finally got the bridge in Kuala Lumpur. They made it as easy for us as shooting in Goregaon. Thanks to our producer Sajid Nadiadwala, we could shoot anywhere I wanted," said Anand, who has made films like "Salaam Namaste" and "Bachna Ae Haseeno".

The whole film was shot in live sound and is set to release Oct 1.

Contrary to expectations, Ranbir's singing debut won't be part of the film's CD.

"Ranbir has sung a one-and-half minute track. But it is part of a comic scene. So he will only be singing in the film. We needed Ranbir's character, not Ranbir, to sing. So those who want to watch him sing will have to wait for the film," Anand said.

"I did my first film 'Salaam Namaste' in 2005. If I'm doing another romantic film it better be even cooler and more contemporary. 'Anjaana Anjaani' is the riskiest film ever. I've experimented with the style and performances.

"If audiences believe in the couple, they'll come back repeatedly to watch them. If they don't they'll reject them completely. It's so character-driven. If their performances don't work, the film doesn't," he added.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Katrina still undecided about home production

Katrina still undecided about home production








Media reports hinted that Katrina Kaif will start work on her first production venture after the release of her political thriller "Raajneeti", but her spokesperson says that the reports are not true.

"Katrina is just going over details and is in talks regarding her debut production but nothing has been finalized as of now," says the actress' spokesperson.

There were also reports that Katrina will play an army recruit in it.

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Bipasha dubs in Urdu to play Kashmiri Muslim girl

Bipasha dubs in Urdu to play Kashmiri Muslim girl






Bipasha Basu is dubbing for her next film "Lamhaa" and is trying her level best to drop her anglicised accent and diction to sound like a Kashmiri Muslim girl that she plays in the movie.

This, of course, is easier said than done. Even when Bipasha had done Bengali film "Sob Charitro Kalponik", she had been forbidden by director Rituparno Ghosh from dubbing her own lines although Bengali is her mother tongue.

This time Bipasha is however determined not to allow her voice performance to suffer on grounds of her accent. For months the actress has been secretly practising her lines.

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Ranbir, Imtiaz on location hunting in capital

Ranbir, Imtiaz on location hunting in capital






Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and director Imtiaz Ali were spotted club hopping in Delhi Wednesday and sources claim it was part of location hunting for their next film "Rockstar".

"Imtiaz and Ranbir went to F Bar, LAP (actor Arjun Rampal owned club) and then checked out Agni (bar) and Aqua (lounge bar) at The Park hotel," a well-placed source told IANS.

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I was blushing through making of Action Replayy

I was blushing through making of Action Replayy Akshay






Bollywood star Akshay Kumar says that "Action Replayy" is his first romantic comedy with Aishwarya Rai and he was blushing through the making of the retro cool movie.

"It is my fifth film with director Vipul Shah and definitely another one to remember. Ash and I had a brief romantic interlude in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Khakee', but 'Action Replayy' is our first romantic comedy together. Believe me, I was blushing through the making," Akshay said in a statement.

"There's a lot I wish to tell my audience about. But Vipul wants me to keep things under wraps for the moment."

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Friday, May 7, 2010

Shahid competes with Akshay for best action hero title

Shahid competes with Akshay for best action hero title






Bollywood's latest heartthrob Shahid Kapoor is competing with stars Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan for the AXN Action award for best action hero.

All three are competing for their respective films - Shahids "Kaminey", Akshay's "Kambakkht Ishq", and Salman's "Wanted".

Other categories include best actor in a negative role, best action film, best director and best action sequence.

"Slumdog Millionaire" actor Anil Kapoor will be given the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to cinema at the awards night, to be hosted by Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia.

Viewers can vote for the award through www.axnactionawards.com till May 31.

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Katrina learns dirt biking for Zoya Akhtar's next

Katrina learns dirt biking for Zoya Akhtar's next




Actress Katrina Kaif, who will be seen as a politician in her forthcoming release "Raajneeti", is learning dirt bike riding for Zoya Akhtar's "Running with the Bulls".

The actress is said to be impressed with the script and is throwing herself into all sorts of stunt training to prepare for her role.

"Though Katrina is in London visiting her family, she is making time to meet deep sea diving instructors. She is very kicked about the stunts in the film - be it dirt bike riding for which she has already started training or deep sea diving for which she is soon to enroll in classes on her return from London," a source close to Katrina said in a press statement.

"Katrina has never attempted anything like this before but has already started preparing for her role," added the source.

The cast of "Running with the Bulls" also includes Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol.

Friday, April 30, 2010

I followed Priyanka Vadra, not Sonia Gandhi: Katrina Kaif

I followed Priyanka Vadra, not Sonia Gandhi: Katrina Kaif




t's not Congress president Sonia Gandhi but her daughter Priyanka Vadra whom Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif followed to prepare for her role in the dark political thriller "Raajneeti". But her character is not based on either of them.

"As part of the basic exercise I followed Priyanka because she is a very strong person. I feel she is very independent and a right blend of modern values, ethics and everything. And she is young," Katrina, 25, told IANS in an interview.

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Ash inspired me to do Hindi 'Raavan': Vikram

Ash inspired me to do Hindi 'Raavan': Vikram






He is a southern superstar. As Vikram steps into Bollywood at the age of 44 with "Raavan", he is acutely aware of going where perhaps no Indian actor has gone before - playing the hero in the Hindi version and the villain in the Tamil edition.

He admits to being initially scared to be part of the Hindi version of director Mani Ratnam's "Raavan" but says his co-star Aishwarya Rai's brilliant performance in the Tamil venture boosted his confidence.

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Deepika will think twice before talking of relationship

Deepika will think twice before talking of relationship





Deepika Padukone seems to be once bitten, twice shy. The model-turned-actress says that after her break-up with Ranbir Kapoor, she would reconsider revealing private matters in public.

Sporting a leaner-than-ever look on the cover of the May issue of Vogue India magazine, courtesy "religious workouts", and a glow on her face, the 24-year-old actress doesn't regret coming out about her affair but confesses to having second thoughts about revealing such details in the future.

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It's a scary wakeup call for Rohit Bal: Arjun Rampal

It's a scary wakeup call for Rohit Bal: Arjun Rampal







Model-turned-actor Arjun Rampal says his mentor and pal, designer Rohit Bal, will now be more cautious about his health and exercise restraint, having suffered a heart attack two months ago.

"It was a scary wakeup call for Rohit. He is recovering. But it will take time. He will now be far more cautious about his health. Who doesn't want to live? We all need to exercise restraint and keep regular hours," Arjun told IANS.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Salman-Katrina hottest couple, SRK actor of the decade: Poll

Salman-Katrina hottest couple, SRK actor of the decade: Poll



Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif may be tight-lipped about their relationship status, but they have been voted the hottest couple of the decade in a poll by MSN India that also declared superstar Shah Rukh Khan the actor of the decade.

The two have beaten the likes of Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu-John Abraham and Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor.

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And now Hrithik-Barbara starrer 'Kites' in Spanish

And now Hrithik-Barbara starrer 'Kites' in Spanish




Get set to hear Hrithik Roshan speak in Spanish. Besides the two-hour-10-minute Hindi and one-hour-30-minute English versions of "Kites", the film will be released in Spanish as well.

Confirming this development Sanjeev Lamba, CEO of Reliance Big Picture, said: "Yes, we are indeed on the verge of closing a deal for a Spanish version of 'Kites'. While the Hindi and English versions would cater to a mass audience across the globe keen on seeing Hrithik Roshan, we must not disregard Barbara Mori's fan following in the Spanish belt."

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Bollywood seemed funny, yet fascinating says Barbara Mori

Bollywood seemed funny, yet fascinating says Barbara Mori





Mexican beauty Barbara Mori, who makes her Bollywood debut with "Kites", says she finds the melodrama and song-dance sequences of Hindi films "funny yet fascinating". She is also amazed at the brouhaha kissing scenes generate in India.

"I knew nothing about Bollywood when ‘Kites’ came to me. Rakesh Roshan (producer) and Anurag Basu (director) narrated the script to me and the only thing I felt was that this was such a different film," Barbara, who will be seen as Hrithik Roshan's love interest in "Kites", told IANS in an exclusive interview.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Aamir Khan is sanitation ambassador, mobbed by students

Aamir Khan is sanitation ambassador, mobbed by students



Bollywood star Aamir Khan was Tuesday appointed sanitation brand ambassador to promote cleanliness in all Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools across India - but not without being mobbed by his young fans.

"We are happy to have Aamir as our brand ambassador. We hope, he will help this scheme become a success," Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal said after launching the National School Sanitation Initiative at Vigyan Bhavan here.

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Freida to skip Cannes festival

Freida to skip Cannes festival








Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto, who was supposed to be part of the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival, will not be attending the event owing to shooting commitments.

The actress was expected to walk the red carpet with the stars of "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" directed by Woody Allen.

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Illegal downloaders of 'Housefull', beware

Illegal downloaders of 'Housefull', beware









Thinking of downloading "Housefull" from the internet for a free view? Beware! Director Sajid Khan says he has used an anti-piracy software to make sure there are no illegal downloads of the film.

Sajid said that "Housefull" has used an anti-piracy and corruption software called Republique to avoid illegal downloading on the Internet.

"If anyone tries downloading it, not only will the files get corrupted but their IP address too will pop up and they will be prosecuted with all charges against them as per the anti-piracy law," he said.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Now Shilpa Shetty's 'Yoga' DVD in Tamil

Now Shilpa Shetty's 'Yoga' DVD in Tamil








After the success of Shilpa Shetty's "Yoga" DVD in Hindi, English and Malayalam, it will now be released in Tamil.

"We want these DVDs to reach out to the masses so that people can actually understand the value of yoga in their life and lead a healthier life," Hiren Gada, director of Shemaroo Entertainment, said in a press release.

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Now I'm confident about doing more Tamil movies: Aishwarya Rai

Now I'm confident about doing more Tamil movies: Aishwarya Rai






Aishwarya Rai started her film career with Mani Ratnam's Tamil film "Iruvar" in 1997, but says she feels "confident" about doing more Tamil films only now after the multilingual "Raavan" with the National Award winning director.

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Will respect sentiments of all, Amitabh assures Tamil protesters

Will respect sentiments of all, Amitabh assures Tamil protesters







With Tamils in India and Canada saying they are "very disturbed" by Amitabh Bachchan's proposed visit to Sri Lanka to host the India International Film Awards (IIFA) function, the megastar Monday said he would respect everyone's sentiments.

"The sentiments of all must be respected and I hope that we can plan and execute that with understanding, peace and grace," Amitabh, the IIFA brand ambassador, posted on his blog referring to the protests by Tamil groups.

Friday, April 23, 2010

I am totally hosting IPL awards, says Karan Johar

I am totally hosting IPL awards, says Karan Johar





Director-producer Karan Johar says he is going ahead with plans to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) Awards despite the controversy surrounding the cricket extravaganza, which he describes as one of India's most "prestigious brands".

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

All is well between Barbara Mori and Sussanne Roshan

All is well between Barbara Mori and Sussanne Roshan



All seems well between Hrithik Roshan's wife Sussanne and his "Kites" co-star Barbara Mori after the two actors were linked together last year.

Sussanne says "it's great" to have Barbara back in India.

"Hey...I have been busy entertaining our 'Kites' team. Barbara is finally here and it's great to have her back again! Full power 'Kites'!" Sussanne posted on her Twitter page Wednesday.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

TV has proven lucky for me: Shilpa Shetty

TV has proven lucky for me: Shilpa Shetty




Actress Shilpa Shetty, who is soon to appear in a dance reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha" to be aired on STAR Plus, admits that television shows have proven lucky for her and after marriage she wanted to do something which didn't take much of her time.

"Judging is always a huge responsibility and TV has always been something that has proven lucky for me," Shilpa told reporters.

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Leaked climax of 'Kites' is wrong: Director

Leaked climax of 'Kites' is wrong: Director




Director Anurag Basu says he is offended and disturbed by the reported leak of the climax of his "Kites" even though that is not how the film ends. He also believes the movie should not get an A-certificate by the censors as it has "no such intimate scenes".

"The climax that got leaked was thankfully wrong," Basu said, reacting to reports that lead actor Hrithik Roshan and Mexican actress Barbara Mori, who play lovers in the movie, die in the end.

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IPL case has been over-politicised: Shilpa Shetty

IPL case has been over-politicised: Shilpa Shetty




Actress Shilpa Shetty, who is the co-owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) Rajasthan Royals team, Tuesday said the IPL case had been "over-politicised" and that IPL commissioner Lalit Modi should not be judged guilty until proven so.

"I don't want to be rude or curt, I just want to say that it is an IT probe and not a media probe. I think things have been over-politicised," Shilpa told reporters.

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Cinema is a great integrator: Amitabh

Cinema is a great integrator: Amitabh








Cinema is a great integrator, says Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, here to announce Sri Lanka as the 2010 destination for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards.

"I have always believed that cinema has been a great integrator. When we stand in the line to buy a ticket, we never ask who is giving us the ticket or who will be the person who will be sitting next to us in the hall, whether he will be a Sikh or a Buddhist," said the actor at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel Tuesday.

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Akshay, Ash look terrific together: Vipul Shah

Akshay, Ash look terrific together: Vipul Shah




Director Vipul Shah, who is perhaps the first one to present Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai as romantic pair in his upcoming film "Action Replayy", is surprised with their terrific on screen chemistry and wonders why they weren't cast together earlier.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Sister Shweta gifts Abhishek Bachchan an Apple iPad

Sister Shweta gifts Abhishek Bachchan an Apple iPad



Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan recently got a belated birthday gift - an Apple iPad - from his sister Shweta Nanda which is not yet available in the Indian market.


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Salman Khan is latest actor to join Twitter

Salman Khan is latest actor to join Twitter




Bollywood star Salman Khan is the latest actor from tinsel town to have joined the micro-blogging site Twitter.

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We bring Aishwarya's first full-on comedy: Vipul Shah

We bring Aishwarya's first full-on comedy: Vipul Shah





Aishwarya Rai has three very different films coming up this year, but director Vipul Shah says his film "Action Replay" will bring to the audiences her first full-fledged comedy.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Why Farah Khan refused to judge 'Zara Nachke Dikha'

Why Farah Khan refused to judge 'Zara Nachke Dikha'





Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan was very keen to judge the upcoming season of STAR Plus' reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha", but she turned it down because its dates clashed with her next directorial venture "Tees Maar Khan".

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'Prince' succeeds over 'Jaane Kahan...' at box office

'Prince' succeeds over 'Jaane Kahan...' at box office






Vivek Oberoi starrer "Prince" has proved to be a shot in the arm for the actor as the film has got above average response at the box office. The film has also elbowed out Ritesh Deshmukh-starrer "Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai" that fell flat courtesy its weak content.

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I have an obsession to scare people: Ram Gopal Varma

I have an obsession to scare people: Ram Gopal Varma




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Monday, April 12, 2010

Remixes in 'Kites' earning revenue: T-series head Bhushan Kumar

Remixes in 'Kites' earning revenue: T-series head Bhushan Kumar







It was not a cakewalk for T-series head honcho Bhushan Kumar to get remixes included in the "Kites" album. He had a tough time convincing producer Rakesh Roshan, who finally agreed to have three remixes in his forthcoming film to good results.

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Shahid Kapoor growing beard for 'Mausam'

Shahid Kapoor growing beard for 'Mausam'







Actor Shahid Kapoor, who held a clean shaved chocolate boy image until director Vishal Bharadwaj's "Kaminey", is yet again donning a new look, wearing a beard for his father Pankaj Kapoor's next film "Mausam" where he plays a role of an air force pilot.

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

I think in two years I will get married: Katrina

I think in two years I will get married: Katrina









New Delhi, (IANS) Katrina Kaif, who is busy promoting her forthcoming film "Raajneeti", says she may get married in the next two years.

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Shahid excited to relive early days, thanks 'Paathshaala'

Shahid excited to relive early days, thanks 'Paathshaala'








New Delhi, (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is set to relive his childhood days with a visit to his school and an old house in Delhi where he lived for over 10 years as part of a promotional tour for his upcoming film "Paathshaala".
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Unwell Priyanka gives work high priority

Unwell Priyanka gives work high priority







New Delhi, (IANS) Even though actress Priyanka Chopra is unwell, she went for the shooting of her forthcoming film "Anjaana Anjaani".

"On my way to work... woke up with a headache today, but work always makes me feel better. On my way to shoot for 'Anjaana Anjaani'... Yay fun," the actress posted on micro blogging site Twitter.

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Friday, April 9, 2010

Preity Zinta 'washes off sins' in Ganga

Preity Zinta 'washes off sins' in Ganga









Bollywood actress Preity Zinta had the most "adventurous day" Thursday, as she went to Haridwar to take a dip as part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, and "washed off" all her sins in the Ganga.

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Aparna is true inheritor of Satyajit Ray: Shabana Azmi

Aparna is true inheritor of Satyajit Ray: Shabana Azmi




Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who came for the premiere of "The Japanese Wife" despite a fractured foot, believes director Aparna Sen is the true inheritor of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

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Abhishek to take day off on mom's birthday

Abhishek to take day off on mom's birthday






Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, currently busy shooting in Goa, plans to be back in Mumbai Friday to celebrate the 62nd birthday of his mother, who is recuperating from a stomach infection.

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'The Japanese Wife' is Rahul's best film: Konkona

'The Japanese Wife' is Rahul's best film: Konkona







Konkona Sen Sharma believes that "The Japanese Wife" is Rahul Bose's best film so far.

"I think this is Rahul's best film. This is a very poignant, sweet and sad love story. It's very unusual. This kind of film we don't get to see always," said Konkona who worked with him in "Mr & Mrs Iyer".

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Akshay Kumar inaugurates Pankaj Dheer's acting academy

Akshay Kumar inaugurates Pankaj Dheer's acting academy







Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar Thursday inaugurated his friend, veteran actor Pankaj Dheer's acting academy here.


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Thursday, April 8, 2010

John Abraham to host TV show

John Abraham to host TV show








After creating magic on big screen, John Abraham now makes his debut on television as the host of the show "STAR CINTAA - Superstars Ka Jalwa".

John will host one episode of the show that will be aired on STAR Plus Sunday. He will be accompanied by popular TV actress Rakshanda Khan on the episode where action star Akshay Kumar will feature as the showstopper.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Akshay, Aishwarya to pay musical tribute to 70's couples

Akshay, Aishwarya to pay musical tribute to 70's couples










Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai will take the audiences down memory lane in a song in "Action Replayy", a musical tribute to leading Bollywood couples of the 1970s.

"This song, which will be shot in Manali, starts in a playful manner and then goes on to salute the stylish romance that was a trademark of the 1970s," said director Vipul Shah in a press statement.

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I'd like to learn marketing from SRK, Aamir: Hrithik

I'd like to learn marketing from SRK, Aamir: Hrithik







Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is doing every bit to promote his upcoming film "Kites", but admits he doesn't know how to market a film and would like to learn it from his seniors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.

"I don't know about the strategy and the marketing side of films. I'm still young in that space and still need to learn from my seniors and people who have inspired me like Shah Rukh and Aamir," said Hrithik on a recent trip to the capital.

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'Paathshaala' is about the education system: Director

'Paathshaala' is about the education system: Director







"Paathshaala" director Milind Ukey is tired of people constantly comparing his film with Aamir Khan's "Taare Zameen Par" and says he is highlighting macro issues of the "education system at large".

"People are comparing 'Paathshaala' to 'Taare Zameen Par', but when they see the film they will realise both are very different," Ukey told IANS in an interview.

" 'Taare Zameen Par' was about one child suffering from dyslexia and my film talks about the education system at large. Our issue and scope are bigger," he added.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

Indian stars will be truly global soon: Shah Rukh Khan

Indian stars will be truly global soon: Shah Rukh Khan











With younger Indian filmmakers exposed to western cinema and western culture making different types of films, Indian stars will be truly global, "much sooner than anyone would expect", says Bollywood's superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

"The younger filmmakers, I think are completely new-thinking people. They have learned the technique and technology, and writing from the western world," Shah Rukh told CNN in an interview telecast here Sunday.

Youth "in our country now is also understanding different kind of cinema, because they're also exposed to because of television, Internet," he said. "So, they're like, OK, we can compare.

"And somehow Indians at this juncture feel, you know what? To be really proud, we need to make films which make a mark in the world," Shah Rukh said.

Asked if he imagined there maybe a time when Indian stars will be truly global, he said: "Much sooner than anyone would expect, most certainly" even though "all the main standard in the world becomes how much dollar value that finally the business brings, and that's how you're big."

"But I can see it happening in the next five or six years, very easily," Shah Rukh Khan said seeing the use of Hindi language in Indian films as another problem giving Hollywood "a big advantage" as they speak in English.

"But the time is coming now, because ...if you see a new Indian film, you'll realise that the language is more 'Hinglish'" he said referring to the use of liberal use of English terms in Hindi films.

"You know, we're using, and we don't have to translate it anymore, everyone understands it. And everyone uses it every day."

Shah Rukh also agreed India may soon be able to present its own world cinema. "Absolutely," he said noting that with globalisation "the language as a barrier will start breaking down. Culture as a barrier will start breaking down."

"So, all that will break down and other cinemas will come over, will come, and they'll use the technology and a lot of technicians from here," he said.

"But stories, every country has a story to tell. And once it reaches a certain standard in terms of technique, I think the world would like to watch it."



Source : dhangout.com