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A.R. Rahman to leave Bollywood for Hollywood?




A R Rahman’s international career which has taken off in a biggish way after Slumdog Millionaire, keeps encountering snags, thanks to long-pending assignments back home.

It's Official: Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu are in Love




Kunal Khemu officially outs his relationship with Soha Ali Khan
After Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan were spotted at a fashion event in Delhi last week they decided there was no point in hiding their relationship any longer. When asked 'why now?' he explains, "We were not hiding it earlier as well.

Deepika: Ranbir is not off the list




Deepika Padukone, the model-turned actor is presently all smiles, thanks to the success of Housefull, however contrary to popular belief she had to go through the grind as well.

Lara Dutta Endorses PETA

Lara Dutta goes vegetarian as she joins hands with animal welfare organization PETA. Catch this gorgeous beauty as she says no to meat. Check it out!

Shahid and Kareena – Will they meet at the Box Office?


Today, if a new film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor would have been announced, it would have made a huge noise for sure. However, that is missing in case of ‘Milenge Milenge’ because the stars themselves are not quite leading from the front for the film’s promotion. Shahid Kapoor is in UK shooting for ‘Mausam’ while Kareena Kapoor is off to Morocco to complete a quick schedule for ‘Agent Vinod’. Incidentally, both these films are their home productions.

Australian actress Emma Brown turns Blonde for Bollywood Movies


Australian actress Emma Brown Garrett, who has already debuted in Indian movies with Bengali film Shukno Lanka, has to turn blonde for her Bollywood debut movies.

Emma will be seen in Rohan Sippy’s movie Dum Maaro Dum, which stars Abhishek Bachchan. She will star opposite Sunny Deol in Yamla Pagla Deewana, which also stars veteran actor Dharmendra.

Sonam Kapoor in a 30 million dollar Hollywood film?


Will Anil Kapoor's daughter, who has two solid H-Town offers, bite the bait?

Anil Kapoor wooed Hollywood. And now it is his daughter Sonam to be wooed by the west. She has been offered two Hollywood films in the space of six months.

Says a source, "While in LA, Anil met Ben Stiller to exchange ideas for a production company they want to launch together for a joint production. During one such talk, the actor told him about his home production Aisha, starring his elder daughter.

Ben asked to see the film's show reel as he was casting for the role of Kate for his production house's (Red Hour Films) 30 million dollar film. Titled 30 Minutes Or Less, it is directed by Reuben Fleischer and stars Jesse Eisenberg and Danny MacBride.

After Stiller saw the show reel, he sent an e-mail to Anil saying he thought Sonam was 'fantastic' and that he wanted to cast her."

Lara Dutta goes Vegetarian, the PETA way







What's common to Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Mahima Chaudhary, R Madhavan, Rajneesh Duggal, Aditi Govitrikar and... the super gorgeous Lara Dutta? Well, we do agree that, all of them have been achievers and super-achievers in their own right of the word. But, besides all of this gyaan, the one word that binds them all with Lara Dutta is PETA.

You got it right. Readers may recollect that Bollywood Hungama had broken the news of Lara being chosen the latest ambassador of PETA. Well, now, we bring to the images of the sultry Lara in a spectacular full-length gown made of lettuce leaves and other vegetables. For starters, it's the ace Gavin Miguel who has designed the dress, while it's the ace fashion photographer Jatin Kampani, who is to be complemented for shooting the ads.


Speaking about PETA, the sensuous Lara said, "Even seemingly small choices can have a big impact on our health, our community and the world around us. Going vegetarian is one of the easiest ways to improve our health, help countless animals and protect the Earth."

We just couldn't argue on that! After all, how can anybody argue with perfection? Way to go, Lara!

Hrithik Roshan to play Big B’s role in ‘Agneepath’ remake


Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan immortalized the character of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in the 1990’s movie Agneepath. After two decades, filmmaker Karan Johar is going to revive the character with today’s superstar Hrithik Roshan.

Although, it was a dream of Big B’s son actor Abhishek Bachchan to play the role but he was not even offered. Hrithik is supposed to be Karan’s first choice to play this role, where he will be seen playing an international gangster. This role of ‘Dina Nath’ earned a national award for Big B.

The remake version of Agneepath will be directed by Karan Malhotra. Earlier, it was thought that Abhishek will be playing the role played by his father and Jaya Bachchan will be seen in the role of his mother.

Tere Bin Laden postpones its release in USA


The release of Walkwater’s film Tere Bin Laden, directed by Abhishek Sharma, has been delayed in US due to an apprehension that it may raise some controversy over there. The name of the film has already been changed from Tere Bin Laden to just Tere Bin in Pakistan so that the sentiment of audience there is not hurt.

Talking about the concern, Pooja Shetty, producer of the movie, conveys the reason behind the delay. “We are going to release the movie in India, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and in some more western countries by 16th of this month. But we would release the movie in US after a month. We would like to observe the response of the movie in these countries first. If no untoward controversy pops up there, we would be glad to release the film in US.”

Even though it is a comedy film, what if the actual Laden watches it? Replying to this Abhishek Sharma, the director of the film, says, “As it is a comedy, even if the movie is watched by the actual Laden, he too will enjoy it and will not have any issues on it”.

Ranbir Kapoor’s first Hush-Hush party at home


On Saturday, Ranbir Kapoor threw his first- ever bash at his bungalow Krishna Raj in Pali Hill.

It looks like childhood friend, director Siddharth Anand can make Ranbir Kapoor do things which no one else can. Otherwise Ranbir throwing a party, and that too at his home where not too many guests are allowed? No way!

Looks like miracles do happen! On Saturday night Ranbir had a wrap-up party for the cast and crew of his new film Anjaana-Anjaani where everyone from host Ranbir to his dost Siddharth to his delectable co-star Priyanka Chopra, plus the entire unit including the American actors who had flown down to Mumbai to shoot a club song for Anjaana Anjaani last week, had a blast till the wee hours on Sunday morning.

Shahid – Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Milenge Milenge’ destined to flop


As per the promos running across channels, the makers of this film are hell bent on bringing Shahid and Kareena back together with its ‘Forgive and Forget’ theme.

Whether they will ‘meet’ in ‘real’ life is their personal call but will the film ‘meet’ people’s expectations?

Our in-house expert and very own celebrity astro numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi unravels the mystery –

“The title ‘MILENGE MILENGE’ adds up to Number 52 ( 7 ) – this octave of Number 7 is an unfortunate number. It is symbolized by the signs of revolution, upheaval, strife, failure, prevention and is not a fortunate number if it comes out in calculations relating to future events” explains Bhavikk.

Shakti Kapoor's daughter Shraddha is next Yash Raj girl


The well-known Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor's daughter Shraddha Kapoor made her debut with the movie Teen Patti starring Big B. The movie could not do well at the box office but Shraddha got noticed by the filmmakers and the actress has now signed a three-film contract with Yash Raj Films.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhanderkar had to suffer the toll of this alluring deal. After getting the offer from YRF, she backed out of Bhandarkar's next movie Dil Toh Bacha Hai Jee, in which she was cast opposite Ajay Devgan. However, Madhur did not take it as offence and signed Shazahn Padamsee in her place.

Shraddha informed Madhur that Yash Raj wanted exclusivity so she cannot continue with his film.

According to a source, “Yash Raj has been promoting new faces since last few years. Earlier, they signed Anushka Sharma for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shah Rukh Khan and then they launched the newcomer Ranvir Singh.

John Abraham- Main Aamir Khan Banna Chahta Hoon


John has found a perfect role model. And it's Aamir Khan whose career strategies are rapidly becoming the most emulated in tinsel town.

Most of John's friends and Bipasha Basu think he has given his career's best performance in Abbas Tyrewala new love story earlier entitled 1-800-Love now entitled Call Me…Dil after song in Tyrewala's film.

Now that the date for the film has been locked in -- it's October 15--John is setting aside a large chunk of the year just to nurture and promote what he considers to be the most important film of his career.

John will personally supervise every aspect of the film release from publicity stills and posters to the chain of theatres to be selected, to the festivals that the film will be sent to before its commercial release.

If the diligent singleminded release strategies remind you of a certain meticulous perfectionist of a Khan them the resemblance is certainly not coincidental. John is definitely inspired by Aamir, and he has no qualms in admitting it.

Dhoni’s wedding was planned – Bipasha Basu


Contrary to rumors that cricketer Dhoni decided to get married on the spur of the moment Bipasha Basu, a close friend of the cricketer, says the wedding was planned months in advance.

Says Bipasha, “The wedding on Sunday night was all planned. But no one was supposed to know about it. Whatever the truth, we must all be happy for the couple. It’s party time!”

Alas, Bipasha’s party for Dhoni’s wedding would have to wait. She is shooting and couldn’t join her boyfriend John Abraham for Mahendra Singh dhoni’s wedding.

Says the sad actress, “I couldn’t go for the wedding, because I’m shooting in Diu for Priyadarshan’s Aakrosh. But John is there. He will be back on Monday. I’ll celebrate with Dhoni and his wife when they return to Mumbai”.

Kangana Ranaut at the launch of Alcatel ICE 3 Mobile phone







Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut at the launch of Alcatel ICE 3 Mobile phone held at Taj Lands End, Bandra.

Sonam Kapoor Graces Filmfare Magazine (July-2010)


Sonam Kapoor – Filmfare Magazine (July 2010). Sonam Kapoor graces the cover of Filmfare Magazine for the month of July 2010. Sonam Kapoor is hoping to get first hit movie for her as her upcoming movie “I Hate Luv Storys” starring opposite Imran Khan is all set to hit the screen on July 2nd, 2010. Till time none of Sonam’s movie dis any sort of magic at box office and both the movies were flops. Lets see , will Sonam make hat trick of flops or not. Checkout Sonam Kapoor Filmfare Magazine

Ranbir helps Prakash Jha, Nana Patekar to patch up


You’ve seen Ranbir Kapoor give sterling performances in film after film. But Ranbir, the Peace-maker is a new role he adopted to bring Prakash Jha and Nana Patekar together after their very public fall-out.

Apparently Ranbir, who got along like a house on fire with Nana during the shooting of Raajneeti in Bhopal didn’t quite relish the uneasy silence that prevailed between “two of my most favourite people” . He decided to end the cold war between Nana and Prakash when on an impulse, he dialed Nana’s number from Hong Kong where Ranbir , Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpai and Prakash had gone for a Raajneeti event.

When Nana answered the phone Ranbir quickly handed it over to Prakash .

10 crore offered for Aamir Khan’s Peepli Live


Aamir Khan seems to now be the most guaranteed good returns brand in India. Having super bumper hits like Ghajini and 3 idiots under his belt, his produced movies too, carry a stamp of quality. So it is no wonder that a TV channel has offered his soon to release film Peepli Live a whopping Rs.10 for the satellite rights. Now the amount in itself is much higher than the actual cost of the film including its expected spending on promotion and release.

Our sources inform, “Despite Aamir Khan not acting in the film, it has become hot property. But then the high price offered for TV rights is not merely because the film is produced by Aamir Khan. The channel has given such a wonderful offer to a non-star cast film after they saw the film.”

Our source further adds that Aamir Khan is also contemplating adding a song for the end credit titles of the film.

Salman Khan gives green signal to ‘Andaaz Apna Apna’ sequel


Salman Khan is one actor who stands by his producers and directors in need. This time veteran Producer Vinay Sinha approached the actor to work with him. It has been heard that the veteran producer has been going through a bad patch and when he approached Salman to do a film with him, the actor immediately agreed.

Salman met the producer and they had lengthy discussions as to the script of the movie. Finally they both settled on the sequel of their 90’s hit Andaaz Apna Apna. The film starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon in the lead and was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

Since Salman and Aamir have taken their relationship forward and have been bonding together of late, they have shown interest in working together too. Hence producer Sinha now plans to approach director Rajkumar Santoshi and Aamir Khan for the remake. Producer Sinha says “Yes I approached Salman and he agreed immediately. I was touched by his gesture. I plan to approach Rajkumar Santoshi and Aamir now. Hope everything works out fine.”

Ajay and Bipasha reaches Diu to shoot for Akrosh


Director Priyadarshan has roped in Bollywood star Ajay Devgan and the hot Bipasha Basu for his latest movie Akrosh. Both the stars have reached the beautiful location of Diu to start shooting for the movie.

According to the office sources of Diu Collector, the director and the actors have reached the Diu airport yesterday. They will be staying in the union territory for next six days, the source added.

Singh Is Kinng 2 ready to roll, Katrina Kaif’s dates awaited


Before the brand runs out of steam Akshay Kumar has decided to run into the next installment of Singh Is Kinng.

Vipul Shah who was in two minds, has decided to direct the sequel since Anees Bazmi seems too busy to do the needful.

Says Vipul, “Yes, after much planning and plotting and two years since the first film, we’ve finally cracked an idea that works. My writer Suresh Nair and I are happy with what we’ve come up with. And yes, I’ll be directing the sequel.”

Though Vipul is not willing to reveal much of the plot for the sequel at this juncture—at least not on record—it’s reliably learnt that the sequel would begin where the first Singh Is Kinng trailed off , namely in Australia and then move on to another country, apparently Canada which is Akshay’s second home.

Akshay’s haste to start Singh Is Kinng 2 has a root cause. While playing a mona Sardar in Patiala House in London last month, he was repeatedly asked by his Sikh fans in Great Britain when they’d get to see him as Singh again.

Neil Nitin Mukesh makes his Dad’s dream come true


Veteran singer, Nitin Mukesh who turned 60 on Sunday got his life’s most cherished gift from son, Neil Nitin Mukesh

A Mercedes of the new CGI series.

The Mercedes is a car that the senior Mukesh wanted to own all his life.

Says Neil excitedly, “You had to see his expression when I took him by the hand, blindfolded to the garage where the car was parked and showed him his dream car. He jumped up and down and squealed like a child. He then ran to his best friend’s apartment and got him down to see the car. The two of them were like a couple of excited school kids on their first outing to Disneyland. It was full paisa –vasool for me.”

Mr. Bhatti on Chutti (August 20, 2010) Release Date



This is a story based in 2005-06, the times of military aggression and war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Set in this time is our central character of Mr Bhatti (Anupam Kher) a bank clerk, a lovable yet lonely nerd. Mr Bhatti dares to do what we prefer to discuss with our morning cuppa and forget soon after. He has the passion to implement his peace plan aimed at 'Saving the World'. And he will not stop at anything until he achieves it...

The key to that plan is Mr. George W Bush whom Mr. Bhatti has been trying to contact at the White House from his bank telephone, so that he doesn't have to pay for the ISD calls!

But strange things are happening to the man who wants to save mankind… this delusionary man is being followed and photographed. Wonder who these guys are?

Khatta Meetha (July 23, 2010) - Under Production





Characters:

Akshay Kumar: Sachin Tichkule
A road contractor in small town, in Maharashtra. He is a simple Marathi manoos who wears sunglasses, formal shirt-pant, belt, chappals, always carries a handbag & an umbrella and travels in autos.

Trisha Krishnan: Gehna Ganpule
She is playing a role of a Municipal Commissioner in the same town Phaltan. She is mature & strict in her work, and doesn't allow corruption.

Markand Deshpande: Azad Bhagat
Azad Bhagat, a common man... His wife & son die in bridge accident. He believes that the bridge collapsed because of bad construction. He is an honest man who understands the politics & wants to expose the criminals behind this scam.

PEEPLI [Live] (August 13, 2010) - Release Date




Natha a poor farmer from Peepli village in the heart of rural India is about to lose his plot of land due to an unpaid government loan. A quick fix to the problem is the very same government's program that aids the families of indebted farmers who have committed suicide. As a means of survival Farmer Natha can choose to die!!!

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Show me one couple that don't Kiss


Koena Mitra is one of those select few actresses in the industry, who has been an epitome of sensuality right from her foray into Bollywood. Announcing 'Khullam Khulla Pyaar Kare' pretty much loud and clear more than seven years ago in 'Road' (2002), Koena, has indeed come a long way.

No wonder, her sensibility and maturity makes her feel amused about the entire hoopla that is created when actors kiss on the screen or expose for the camera.

"I guess we should move out of this mentality and do it real fast. The way the media reacts to something as common as kissing is really strange", says Koena in an exasperated tone.

"In Hollywood, kissing is no big deal at all. If Richard Gere kisses on screen, no one goes and pulls him up by saying that he is doing something odd because he is older today.

But here in India, we end up making such a big deal about it even if a young couple is kissing. Come on, show me one couple that doesn't kiss?

Not just that, I think we also make so much hoopla when someone wears a bikini", continues Koena who is quite pleased with the way she has been presented on the screen so far.

Koena is particularly amused when actors themselves enjoy the mileage that they gain after doing a kissing scene for a film.

Smiles Koena, "The moment the media asks an actor a question around the 'experience' of a kiss or whether he/she was comfortable doing the scene, some of us jump at the opportunity and come up with these quotable quotes.

It's one thing to kiss and another to go and actually start discussing about it on national television. Now how amusing can that get."

Well, looking at the way Koena thinks that Bollywood should move ahead, rest assured that there would be many more quotable quotes following from the fraternity.

Kareena Kapoor is Online NOW!


When Bollywood stars are busy tweeting, actress Kareena Kapoor has launched her official website and promises to update her fans regularly.

"This is my own site, my own space. I like the idea of leaving Post-it notes for my fans. I have created a special fan book where fans can write to me directly, " Kareena, 29, said in a statement.

One of the notes on her website www.kareenakapoor.me said: "Club Kareena is my official fan club. Check out Club Kareena on Facebook and Twitter."

Another recent development in Kareena's professional life has been her association with FIFA 1 GOAL, an International campaign on Education for all. She has become the first Indian actress to be associated with FIFA 1 GOAL.

She has joined the likes of Matt Damon, Jessica Alba, Kevin Spacey, and Hillary Clinton and believes her website would help the campaign to reach people, who don't know much about Indian cinema.

"1 GOAL campaign will reach a number of people who are not familiar with Indian cinema. This site will be a window to India and Indian cinema, " she said.

Meanwhile

For those who thought that the stunning Kareena Kapoor keeps away from food to maintain her famous size zero figure –think again!

The Czarina of Bollywood who is currently in Hyderabad shooting for Rohit Shetty's Golmaal 3 has taken a break from her diet to freak out on the local biryani that topped on her crave list.

Reveals a source “ Post pack up, Kareena would call for the typical Hyderabadi Biryani. She didn't compromise on her yoga sessions but did gorge on delicious food. Kareena is a true blooded Kapoor after all!

Recently voted as People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman –Kareena Kapoor joins Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Khemu for the lethally comic Golmaal 3

Trisha can't get enough of Mumbai's night life


Trisha Krishnan, one of the leading ladies down south can't seem to get enough of the city ever since she started shooting for her Bollywood debut –Priyadarshan's 'Khatta Meetha'.

Says Trisha, “Mumbai truly never sleeps. It feels so safe to just take a stroll even in the middle of the night. I especially love binging on the street food here “

Trisha who stars alongside Akshay Kumar in Khatta Meetha has been singing the praises of the city right from the street food and the night life, to the people and their lifestyle.

“I personally love the city and can't get enough of it. I vow to visit it whenever time permits” adds Trisha.

Ranbir makes Prakash Jha, Nana Patekar patch up


By Subhash K Jha

You've seen Ranbir Kapoor give sterling performances in film after film. But Ranbir the Peace-maker is a new role he adopted to bring Prakash Jha and Nana Patekar together after their very public fall-out.

Apparently Ranbir who got along like a house on fire with Nana during the shooting of Raajneeti in Bhopal didn't quite relish the uneasy silence that prevailed between “two of my most favourite people”.

He decided to end the cold war between Nana and Prakash when on an impulse, he dialed Nana's number from Kong Kong when Ranbir , Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpai and Prakash had gone for a Raajneeti event.

When Nana answered the phone Ranbir quickly handed over the phone to Prakash.

Says a source, “On Ranbir's urging, Prakash and Nana spoke when Parkash was in Hong Kong. That's how the ice thawed between the two.”

Nothing succeeds like success. After the public bickering and open display of hurt anger and resentment between the two, Nana Patekar and Prakash Jha have sorted out their differences.

And now Nana is in constant touch enjoying the heady success of Raajneeti and sharing his joy with the director.

Prakash admits the cold war with Nana is over. “We are once again connected. Nana is delighted by the success of Raajneeti and is keeping tabs on the film's progress. He didn't come for the Raajneeti celebration on Wednesday night. But he called to say he wouldn't come because he never attends functions.”