Sonakshi makes way for Kamal

Sonakshi had the offer to star in a south film with Kamal Haasan. Now she has signed on the dotted line agreeing to play the South superstar’s wife. She will sport two looks in the film — Indian and Western. She leaves later this month for a 45 day schedule to London. The film is said to be an Indian version of Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore’s Hannibal. To accommodate the film that takes off this month, she had to bow out off a few other projects. Her schedule is a mess right now, and she actress will now have to work overtime when she returns to Mumbai. The actress confirms, “I’m happy that an actor of his caliber has noticed my performance and wants me to share screen space with him. I've grown up watching films of his like Sadma, Ek Duje Ke Liye, Appu Raja and Chachi 420 and have immensely appreciated his performances. Things always manage to fall into place for me as has this. I landed up with this film during a break after the first schedule of Joker so it was all very convenient for me.”
Source:TOI

Aadesh’s new collaboration

Aadesh Srivastava is on a high these days. After several foreign collaborations with noted international artistes, he has upped the ante yet again. Says Aadesh, “Hip hop star T Pain and me collaborated on a new track and are jointly going to release a club track worldwide and its totally for the youth and very upbeat in nature. We recorded the song in the Hit Factory studios in Miami. I have nothing but praises for T Pain. He’s such a trained singer and has a very high pitch and is totally dedicated to his craft. The track has a working title but we have yet to firm up a pucca title. We recorded it in November.”
Source:TOI

Shahana’s a criminal?

Shahana Goswami has a penchant for finding roles that stand out and she is hoping that her character in Game, Tisha Khanna, will wow all. “It is a very different character that I’m playing. It’s grey. I play a crime reporter, who has wasted a lot of time in her life because of the unsettling past. She drinks too. Suddenly, she gets a call to cover a big scoop and gets drawn into the plot of the film. And then someone gets killed. Because of my traits, people might think that I’m incapable of killing someone but are they right? Do they know me? That’s the kind of thriller the film is and I love the twists and turns and the screenplay. The story really drew me to the film and I immediately said yes to it,” the acclaimed actor says. Meanwhile, she also reveals that she is a sucker for thrillers. “I have always loved the genre. It just grips me and gets me going and I have read a lot of them too.”
Source:TOI

Actor Udita Goswami speaks about her Hollywood experience, moving bag and baggage to Los Angeles, Mohit Suri and much more

Now that you are back from Los Angeles, tell us how was the experience? 
It’s been two days since I’m in India and trust me I already want to go back there. I had a wonderful time.


So was the trip productive in anyway? Absolutely. I was supposed to be there for 21 days but I ended up staying for two months. I had a lot of work lined up for me in India. But when I was invited to the Oscar week festivities, which is a big deal there, I decided to stay on. Honestly, I thought it is a once in a lifetime chance and I shouldn’t miss it. Thanks to my stay there, I met a lot of people from Hollywood, hired a manager, publicist and lawyer. So it was extremely productive. 


So are you planning to shift base now? Yes. I have plans of going back there in August or September. I have done my groundwork. I’ve looked at places I could shift to and plan to take driving lessons. My secretary here almost wanted to kill me when I was delaying my return to Mumbai because I was having so much fun there. The only reason that I’m back in India is to work on my American accent. 


Considering most of our top actors have failed to make a splash in Hollywood films, why are you willing to take such a risk? 
For someone like me, who hardly does any work here, I think it’s a good idea to move to LA. The thing that works for me there is that I don’t look Indian. Here, this was my biggest disadvantage because my looks didn’t fall in the Vidya, Rani and Konkona bracket. The kind of roles that I have been offered in Hollywood is of the exotic variety. I could pass off as a Spanish woman according to them. Plus there aren’t many Indian roles happening in English movies. Since I don’t have the typical‘Indian beauty’ look and don’t have much work here, I don’t see the reason why I shouldn’t move there. 


Back home, reportedly your ex Mohit Suri and Vishal Mahadkar came to blows over you. Mohit has blamed Vishal for his split with you. It’s very strange. I just got back two days ago and here I am reading about this in the papers. It is interesting to know that two men are fighting over me. But let anyone fight, I don’t care anymore. 


Buzz has it that you have become very pally with actor Gerard Butler, who was rumored to be dating Priyanka Chopra? Why just Gerard? I’ve made friends with a lot of folks from Hollywood. I’m in touch with them constantly. I discovered that they are a lot sweeter and simpler than many of our B-Town people. Plus, I’m not into the name dropping game. You don’t go to a private party and micro-blog your pictures from there — with Gerard or any other celeb. It’s cheap and tacky.
Source:TOI

Charity begins at home for Asin

Whatever her charitable activities are, actor Asin and her family maintain that they would rather be quiet about it. Asin had previously initiated an eye check-up camp in strife-torn Sri Lanka and also runs a school for the under-privileged in India.
"Asin has never really spoken about her charitable activities because she believes that these things are not an ideal way to grab headlines. So, even if she is doing something for the poor, she feels that she would rather not talk about it," says her father Joseph Thottumkal.

According to Joseph, Asin does believe in charity and turns to lend support to several organisations from time to time. "She believes in doing something for the poor and we are happy that she thinks that way. She has our full support. But we are happy about the fact that she chooses not to talk about it. It's a value that she treasures," her father adds. Asin has reportedly ear-marked a small portion of her income towards charitable causes, which is regularly sent towards the institutions that she backs.
Source:DNA

'Yamla Pagla Deewana' sequel on: Bobby

After the stupendous success of comedy caper Yamla Pagla Deewana, actor Bobby Deol has revealed that work on the sequel to the film has started.

"We are definitely coming out with a sequel to the film, it's a dream for us to make a sequel but the work is still on so I can't say much about it. Meanwhile, I am just enjoying the success of the film," Bobby said at the launch of model-turned-actors Milind Soman and Rahul Dev's fitness and spa centre Breathe at South Extension in New Delhi on Friday.

The film saw all the three Deols Sunny, Bobby and their father veteran actor Dharmendra tickling audiences' funny bones with their impeccable comic timing.

Since Bobby was not well he made a brief appearance at the launch and left early. "I have not been keeping well for sometime but Rahul is a very good friend of mine and I had promised him that I would come. I didn't want to disappoint him, so I am here," Bobby said. Although Milind was missing from the launch, Rahul along with his younger brother actor Mukul Dev made sure that they attended all their guests personally.

Source:IANS

Movie Review: Yeh Faasley

Movie: Yeh Faasley
Director: Yogesh Mittal
Rating: *1/2 (Review by Anupama Chopra)

Yeh Faasley is the torturously long and convoluted story of a young girl unravelling her mother's mysterious death.

Arunima, played by Tena Desae, returns home after a long stint in boarding school. Her father Devinder, played by Anupam Kher, is generous and loving but slowly Arunima discovers that his version of how her mother died isn't the whole truth. Devinder has hidden from Arunima many aspects of their troubled marriage - the two met in college and she, a Rajasthani princess fell in love with a "Jath-mazdoor," as he describes himself. Arunima begins to investigate and finds herself torn between her love for her father and her duty to her dead mother.

There is a sliver of a story here but director Yogesh Mittal has twisted and stretched it into a tale of mind-numbing foolishness and boredom. It feels like Mittal couldn't decide what he was making - a thriller, murder mystery or family drama - and so bunged in a bit of everything: we have the spooky hill station house where the incident happened; the scared servant who may or may not be telling the truth; another man - Pavan Malhotra posing as Rajasthani royalty - who may or may not have been in love with the mother. None of this is very interesting to begin with and the amateurish acting and direction only makes it worse.

Fine actors like Malhotra and Seema Biswas are wasted. Anupam Kher tries hard to portray the complexities of a man who is passionately in love with his wife and yet deeply insecure but he is also mostly reduced to screaming and curling back his lips.

And what can I say about the dialogue? At one point, Devinder says he hated his wife's passion for music because: hum mazdooron ko music se kya lena dena and at another, Kiran Kumar, playing his lawyer says: Ek ek jam baap beti ke pyar ke naam.

The tragedy is that Yeh Faasley isn't even unintentionally funny so it doesn't make the grade of so-bad-that-it's-good. It's just pure tedium. I'm going with one and a half stars.
Source:NDTV

Amitabh Bachchan shoots for a documentary on Hi-Fi

Superstar and ‘Indian film ambassador’ Amitabh Bachchan is shooting for a documentary on the Indian film industry. Directors Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Shekhar Kapur are a part of the movie as well.

Bachchan said on Twitter, “Getting set for a docu interview for Cannes on Indian Cinema. Rakeysh Mehra and Shekhar Kapoor are here for the docu. Will shoot with them and then make more preparations for the recital tomorrow.”
Source:HT

Ash, Kareena, Priyanka in run for fun, fearless award

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) beauties Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are in the run for Cosmopolitan Magazine's fun, fearless awards, to be held in Mumbai. The three actresses are competing in Fun, Fearless Female All Time Reader's Choice Award this year.

Other categories include - Fun, Fearless Power Couple award, for which the nominees are - Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan; Hrithik Roshan-Sussanne Khan and Arbaaz Khan-Malaika Arora Khan. There is also a Fun, Fearless Male 2010 Reader's Choice Award, and Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, and Arjun Rampal are competing for the title in this category.

The event, in its third edition now, takes place annually in India, Britain and the US. 'The Fun, Fearless Female Awards is a cult, one-of-its-kind event that celebrates all that's iconic of the Cosmo woman - her attitude, drive, and the never-say-never spirit,' Nandini Bhalla, editor of Cosmopolitan, said in a press statement.

The organisers are expecting a star-studded turnout at the event at the Taj Land's End, Mumbai. 'The response has been tremendous - from readers, Hi-Fi favourites, and the industry. The Fun Fearless Awards are a pat on the back to women (and some special men) from different areas of life-acting, music, theatre, and more.

'Last year's awards saw a great turnout - Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and more. And this year's awards promise to be bigger, better, and more Cosmo than ever,' said Mala Sekhri, chief operating officer, Lifestyle Magazines, India Today Group.
Source:IANS

Mallika's Oscar Red Carpet Boo-Boo

 Mallika's eagerness to reach the Oscars red carpet early didn't pay off. The actress reached the world famous red carpet when there was no one around! Even most of the reporters, TV crews and photographers who capture the stars, had not reached.

The reason for Mallika's boo-boo was her eagerness to reach the venue ahead of time. "The invite read '3 pm onwards' but stars usually show up after 4 pm. In fact the television crews and photographers start putting up their paraphernalia only after 3 pm knowing fully well that the stars start descending around 4.30 pm," said a source. The Hisss  actress, however, arrived at 2.50 pm when only a few early reporters and photographers could capture her.

The source added: "Normally it takes at least an hour and a half for a star to walk the full carpet, pose for photographers, give bytes and be interviewed  till they reach the Kodak theatre. But Mallika completed the red carpet in just 30 minutes as there was hardly anyone around."

Mallika remained unavailable for comment but her brother Vikram Singh says, "Mallika has got coverage worldwide. She was there on the red carpet and at the after-party. She has been so busy with the Oscars that she has not had a chance to tell us what happened. She is expected back in Mumbai next week." While Mallika's manager said: "I am not aware of her reaching before time."

The source explained:  "This is the reason why her snapshots did not get splashed immediately after the event as only a few had clicked her. It was only later that her pictures did the rounds." Sources said that Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai who were also on the red carpet at the Oscars did not want a run-in with Mallika Sherawat. They had told their agents to make sure they weren't around at the same time as Mallika.

The Bachchans arrived on the scene only after 4.30 pm by that time the overzealous siren had already finished her walk.

Source:Mid-Day

Sandip Soparrkar to perform at Will-Kate's Reception

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) will meet English Waltz at the 'wedding of the decade', with Indian choreographer Sandip Soparrkar performing at the London reception of UK's Prince William and fiance Kate Middleton.
      
Soparrkar and wife, model Jesse Randhawa, will perform at the reception which will be attended by 600 of the world's most high profile leaders and celebrities, said sources close to the dancing couple. "They received an enquiry about performing at the reception of Will and Kate and after discussing the price, it was confirmed that Sandeep and Jesse will perform. The organisers wanted a combination of Hi-Fi and English Waltz," said the source.
      
The choreographer has already made a selection of 10 Hi-Fi numbers and the organisers will choose four songs from the repertoire for the performance. "Hi-Fi is a big thing in the UK thanks to the Indian diaspora and the performance will be the last dance and they wanted it to be a fun way to end the evening," added the source. Soparrkar and Randhawa had earlier performed at popstar Katy Perry's Indian nuptials with British comedian Rusell Brand and at 'Queen of Pop' Madonna's fiftieth birthday party.
      
The royal wedding, to be held at the Westminister Abbey, will be a grand affair with a budget of 12 million pounds and sticking to royal protocol, about 200 political figures and 100 foreign royals and dignitaries have been asked. But Soparrkar will perform during most exclusive part of the day, a dinner dance hosted by Prince Charles, which according to reports will be held at the Buckhingham Palace.
      
The dancer had met the Prince of Wales when he visited he sets of 'Mangal Pandey' in 2005 and had received a letter of recognition from the British royal for his work in promoting ballroom dancing in India.

Source:PTI

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan not in guest list

The inaugural ceremony of World Kannada Meet is likely to lose some glitter with the name of  Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan not figuring in the extended list of guests released by chief minister B S Yeddyurappa here on Thursday. 


"We have decided not to include the Hi-Fi star in the opening ceremony as it is likely to give undue importance to one individual than the event," said an organizer. 


The names of cricketers G R Vishwanth, Syed Kirmani, Anil Kumble and J Srinath, besides other sportspersons Aswini Nachappa and CWG medal winner Aswini Shetty figure in the list. Yesteryear Sandalwood stars Ambarish, B Sarojadevi, Jayanthi and Bharti Vishnuvardhan are also included.
Source:TNN

Actor Goga Kapoor passes away

One of Hi-Fi's (Hindi Film Industry's) most popular villains, actor Goga Kapoor, passed away on Thursday morning. He was 70. 
Actor Gajendra Chauhan said, "He was ailing for nearly six months. It was a natural death. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. His youngest daughter, Payal, is an actor. He was one of the most active committee members of Cine Artistes' Association." 
Goga's career started with English plays, including one with Amitabh Bachchan. While the latter got a break in films earlier, Goga, who got his first break with Jwala in 1971, acted in over 120 films. His most popular role was as Dinkar Rao in Agneepath with Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. He worked with Amitabh in nearly a dozen films including Shakti, Coolie, Satte Pe Satta, Yaarana, Laawaris, Dostana, Shaan, Mr Natwarlal, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Hera Pheri and Zanjeer. He also worked in regional films and TV serials in the 90s. Some other films to his credit are Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Pathar Ke Phool, Phool Aur Kante and Run. 
Source:TNN

It's official! Arbaaz Khan to direct Dabangg 2

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, who has been on a high ever since his debut production Dabangg turned out to be a blockbuster, will now take the reigns as the director for the sequel of the masala action movie. Director Abhinav Kashyap, who helmed Dabangg, has decided against directing the sequel, for reasons unknown.

"Hey guys it true, I will be directing the sequel of Dabangg. Abhinav for some personal n professional reasons opted out (sic)," Arbaaz posted on his Twitter page Thursday. Arbaaz, who couldn't make it big as an actor thanks to flops like Daraar and Hello Brother, hit the gold with his first production venture. "Scripting has already started, the filming starts by early january. Start sound, camera, action. Inshallah Dabangg 2 will live up to all the expectations and be a huge blockbuster because of you all. God bless . Allah hafiz. Dabangg ho!," added the 43-year-old.

Rumours that Kashyap won't direct the Dabangg sequel began doing the rounds in November last year itself. At that time, Kashyap had denied the news, and told IANS: "This is just a rumour. I want to know if I am not making it, then who is making it? I even spoke to Arbaaz (Khan)...even he doesn't know from where these rumours are coming." It was speculated that either Arbaaz or his brother Sohail would be directing the movie, and the news has now turned out to be true.

Dabangg, starring Salman Khan and debutant Sonakshi Sinha, was the highest Hi-Fi grosser of 2010. 

Source:IANS

SRK ropes in Martin Scorsese for film

SRK has roped in the legendary Martin Scorsese to co-produce his dream Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry)-Hollywood project, Xtrme City. Courtesy SRK's friend and Ra.One screenwriter Mushtaq Shiekh, Xtrme City is already making waves for its international cast and crew. Reportedly, Scorsese will co-produce along with David Weisman. The film also stars Leonardo DiCaprio.

Shiekh confirmed to Mid Day, "It's true. We are all elated. This is the best news I have heard in a long time. Martin loved the script and it meant the world to me as the writer of the film along with Paul Schrader. But when he comes in as the producer of the project, then I am thrilled as it takes the film to another level completely. Inshaallah, all goes well from here onwards. Fingers and all parts of the body crossed."

After many delays and glitches, the project is finally underway. A source told the tabloid, "The sheer logistics of merging two great film-making cultures seemed overwhelming, until a secret meeting took place on February 12 at last year's Berlin Film Festival between SRK, Leo, Martin, David, Paul and Karan Johar when Shah Rukh was in Berlin for the world premiere of My Name Is Khan and the H-Town actor-director duo were there for the premiere of their Shutter Island premiere the following night."


The meeting between the cinema stalwarts from differnt parts of the globe was a high-energy affair. The source added, "The meet-and-greet over coffee was simply intended to break the ice between the international artists who admired and respected each other's work. It quickly turned into a high-energy encounter. Topics of discussion included Scorsese's love for Hi-Fi cinema and the need for the preservation of its classic works." The Xtrme City screenplay was officially presented to SRK, Martin and DiCaprio. "Apparently, the camaraderie evolved from that event. The bonding between the superstars took everyone by surprise."

If all goes well, the dream Hi-Fi - Hollywood project will finally happen.
Source:HT

My Dad does not fight my battles: Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor has denied she is having ego problems with her 'Mausam' co-star Shahid Kapoor and that her actor father Anil Kapoor helped her iron out the differences.

The actress, who is shooting for Abbas Mustan's Players in New Zealand, says she does not need her father to fight her battles. "Shahid and I are both grownups. If we had problems we would sort them out without the involvement of our parents. My dad has never fought my battles," Sonam said.

Reacting to the controversy over her comments on Ranbir Kapoor on 'Koffe With Karan', Sonam maintains that she did not say anything nasty about her 'Saawariya' co-star. Ranbir's father Rishi was furious with Deepika and Sonam. "Imran and I are good friends and hopefully we will be doing a film together soon. I do not think that I said anything nasty about Ranbir. All I said was that I do not find him sexy and he said the same about me when Imran and Ranbir came to the show but it did not upset me," Sonam added.

Sonam has three films lined up for this year 'Thanku' with Akshay Kumar, 'Players' with Abhishek Bachchan and 'Mausam' with Shahid.
Source:PTI

Zokkomon To Release On 22nd April

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures presents Zokkomon, an action packed adventure of an ordinary boy who rises from despair and solitude to meet unexpected challenges!

 Directed by Satyajit Bhatkal (directorial debut, part of Lagaan production team, author of Spirit of Lagaan), the film is set for release in India on 22^nd April 2011 and stars Darsheel Safary in the lead along with veteran actor Anupam Kher and Manjiri Phadnis (of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fame).

Zokkomon is an action adventure film about an ordinary boy who overcomes extraordinary challenges. Kunal, played by Darsheel Safary, is an orphaned boy, who discovers how cruel life is when he is abandoned by his heartless uncle. Left to fend for himself, Kunal discovers the hero within and begins his epic journey of adventure and transformation to become Zokkomon.

The music of the movie has been composed by the famous musical trio Shankar, Ehsaan, Loywith Javed Akhtar’s lyrics. The Screenplay of the movie is given by Lancy Fernandes, Svati Bhatkal, Satayjit Bhatkal and Choreography by Shiamak Davar and Raju Sundaram. 

Catch the family fantasy flick as Zokkomon hits theatres 22^nd April 2011! 

Source:BOI

Onir's 'I Am' to open London Asian Film Festival

Director Onir's I Am, a tale of four stories woven together that takes audiences through issues and dilemmas that bruise modern Indian society, will open the 13th London Asian Film Festival, starting on March 18th. Touching upon subjects like sperm donation, child sexual abuse and homosexuality, the film, starring Nandita Das, Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Suri and Rahul Bose, also marks the acting debut of directors Anurag Kashyap and Anurag Basu.

Sanjay and Onir's I Am is an unique film as it has been co-produced by over 400 people from 35 cities across the world and comes to a theatre near you on April 22nd.

Other films to be showcased at the London Asian Film Festival, which ends March 27, are Cooking with Stella, Peepli Live, Gandhi, When Harry Tries to Marry and Pankh.

Source:IANS

'Housefull 2' will see fresh pairs on screen

Director Sajid Khan is all set to shoot part two of his successful comedy Housefull and says he will not only present fresh   pairings on screen, but also bring together the Kapoor brothers - Randhir and Rishi - on screen.

"I've paired Asin (Thottumkal) for the first time with Akshay, John Abraham for the first time with Jacqueline Fernandez. We're looking for a leading lady for Riteish Deshmukh," he added the director who will also shoot Housefull 2 in Chile, Argentina, Britain, Phuket and Hongkong.

Sajid is also excited about bringing the two brothers Randhir and Rishi Kapoor together in Housefull 2. "I'm their huge fan. I had so much fun working with Dabooji in Housefull. And Chintuji is arguably the most natural entertainer we've ever had in our films. And guess what? I'm naming them 'Daboo' and 'Chintu' in the film," said Sajid.

Sajid is in principal against sequels. "I dropped plans of doing a sequel to my Heyy Babyy. But Housefull is a franchise. My producer Sajid Nadiadwala and I want to carry it forward. We've retained the name and the basic premise of a house crammed full with character, chaos and comedy. Everything else is completely different from  the first Housefull.
Source:IANS

Vinay, Ranvir to dub for 3D Hollywood film

Actor Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey are set to lend their voices to upcoming 3D animation film RIO. Directed by Carlos Saldanha of Ice Age fame, the Hollywood film is set in the city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rain forests of Brazil. It revolves around Blu, a rare macaw, who thinks he is the last of his kind. When Blu discovers a female bird of his kind he leaves the comfort of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. The film will be presented by Fox Star Studios.

Hi-Fi's (Hindi Film Industry's) favourite comical pair Ranvir and Vinay will be dubbing for the characters Nico and Pedro, Blu's friends. RIO will release worldwide April 8 and in India, it will be released in English and Hindi. It will also have Hindi songs sung by Shaan.

"The spectacular 3D visual effects and exciting story line of RIO will be a treat for film enthusiasts and to make this adventure even more exciting for Indian audiences we have roped in talented artistes like Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak and Shaan," Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios India said in a statement. "We are sure they will add their own charm to the amusing characters and take the experience of this film to a whole new level!" he added.

Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan had lent his voice to animation film The Incredibles. With voice-overs from renowned actors like Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Will.I.Am, Robin Thicke, George Lopez and Tracy Morgan, RIO is touted to be one of the biggest Hollywood movies this year.

Source:IANS

Aishwarya Rai sparkles at Oscar

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) beauty Aishwarya Rai added some Indian glamour to the Oscars with an on-trend shimmery number at the 83rd Academy Awards where sequins dominated the red carpet.

The 37-year-old actress sparkled in a bronze Giorgio Armani Prive gown with rows of amber sequins and beaded detail at the waist, while husband Abhishek Bachchan stuck to a traditional black tuxedo.

The actress teamed the shimmery gown with a Jimmy Choo clutch, vintage jewellery and smoky eyes.

Like Abhishek, musician A R Rahman who walked the red carpet with wife Saira, too wore a tuxedo while his partner chose a flamboyant fusion ensemble consisting of a golden sherwani and cigarette pants. 
Source:PTI

Tanu Weds Manu Has Decent Weekend

Tanu Weds Manu had a decent weekend of around 11 crore nett. The  breakdown was 3.30 crore nett on Friday, 4.10 crore crore nett on Saturday and 3.50-3.75 crore nett on Sunday (Early Estimate).

The film lost around 1 crore nett on Sunday due to the cricket match. East Punjab has scored very well with 1.50 crore nett and so has delhi/UP with around 3 crore nett.

The week can finish anywhere in the 15-18 crore nett range depending on Monday but trending at prime centres allowing for cricket suggests it should finish towards the higher end of the range.

Source:BOI

Where are the cat fights?

Guess who's actor Shilpa Shetty's new fan? Well, believe it or not, it is actor Katrina Kaif. Kat recently said that according to her, nobody in contemporary Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) can beat Shilpa when it comes to dancing. The actor was recently fielding questions about who she thought was the best dancer in Hi-Fi. She replied, "In my opinion, Shilpa Shetty is the best dancer in Hi-Fi and when it comes to the heroes, I think it is undoubtedly Hrithik Roshan."

Later Katrina said that she's no match for Shilpa who, she says, can match any step that is given to her by the choreographer. "I don't consider myself a great dancer. I am okay (as a dancer). But if you ask me who's the greatest dancer in Hi-Fi then it has to be Helen aunty. She is extremely versatile and whenever I watch her dance I want the time to freeze," says Katrina.

Shilpa apparently even texted Katrina thanking her for her compliments. However, Shilpa has reserved her best compliments for actors Priyanka Chopra and R Madhavan. Never mind the poor box office verdict for PC's latest release, Shilpa recently saw the film and felt that PC has excelled in all departments. "Watched 7 Khoon Maaf last night. Well directed. Priyanka Chopra rocked. (It was) really complex role but you (Priyanka) did a great job effortlessly. You go girl. All the best," Shilpa tweeted.

However, actor Kangna Ranaut never found a mention when Shilpa tweeted about another recent release in which she stars. In her tweet Shilpa only mentions R Madhavan and the director. "She doesn't know Kangana that well. Maybe that is why she didn't mention her in her tweet," says a friend of Shilpa. But is it because of the cold vibes the two actors shared recently where Kangna didn't even come up and say a 'hi' to Shilpa? Well, no one can know for sure… 
Source:DNA

Bebo can’t part with Saif’s private number

Saif Ali Khan has put one of his cellphones into a drawer and thrown the key away. That’s right! The Junior Nawab of Pataudi usually gets grouchy and out of reach when he is shooting a film. The actor, as everyone knows is on a start-to-finish schedule of Aarakshan in Bhopal. And, he doesn’t wish to be disturbed. Of course, he still has another cellphone number on which he stays connected with his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor, his children-Sarah and Ibrahim and his parents. Now Bebo is in a dilemma because people who cannot reach Saif are constantly calling her. They want her to part with Saif ’s private number. The actress knows she can hardly say that she doesn’t have Saif ’s number. Yet at the same time she has been asked by Saif not to give his number away! What will she do?
Source:TOI

Bal Thackeray’s smitten by Madhubala!

Matoshree, residence to Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray resounded with a different noise. The usual roaring of the Tiger was replaced by the resonance of laughter as joviality marked the place, thanks to Rahul, son of Smita Thackeray who made his career choice in movies and the family went to seek blessings from the Thackeray patriarch. The Tiger was in his element as he rose to the occasion and blessed his grandson and the young team of his film Raada Rox, Rahul’s directorial debut in Marathi cinema. It was a pleasant sight to watch the Sena supremo joke, laugh and share anecdotes from his youthful days with a bemused audience, when he worked as a production assistant in the film industry. 


“On one occasion while I was busy with my work, Madhubala happened to pass by me. I was dumbstruck and stared at her like a zombie. That one incident made my day and my work as an assistant worthwhile,” recalled the old man of Sena politics, amidst huge cheers and hoots. Balasaheb also gave some cinematic tips to his young grandson and asked him to focus on good editing, meaningful and witty visuals and most importantly audiences’ interest. 


He also took the opportunity to take a jibe at youngsters’ fashion sense, mostly emphasising on the ‘long 
locks’ look sported by guys today. The team later shifted to a suburban lounge for the music launch which was graced by Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) diva Madhuri Dixit. If Balasaheb was a Madhubala fan, grandson Rahul grew up idolising the dhak dhak girl. He says about his idol. “I have always admired her sophistication and her attention to detail in her art. So, naturally I was struck when I first met her but the fact that she graced the function that begins my career was a dream come true. She’s a legend and who wouldn’t want to cast her?” admitted a smiling Rahul.
Source:TOI

Just good friends?

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) watch out! The on-screen sparks between Jackky Bhagnani and Puja Gupta do seem too hot to handle in the promos of Vashu Bhagnani’s F.A.L.T.U. The shirtless boy and the sexy ex-Miss India are steaming it up onscreen and from what we gather, their off-screen chemistry too is terrific. The story goes that Jackky spotted Puja at a common friend’s party and asked her to audition for the part of his leading lady. The actor admits that she fits the bill perfectly. 


But, while Jackky refuses to take credit for her presence in his film, Puja gushes, “I’m in F.A.L.T.U because of him!” Wait, we also heard that the actress wasn’t too happy about the share of attention Jackky was getting as compared to her. “I would say it should be Jack (as she fondly calls him) who should be feeling jealous of me,” Puja laughs and adds, “I was the only girl on the sets and Vashuji was very partial towards me.” Looks like the gal doesn’t want to hear anything against her costar, which makes us wonder what’s cooking between the two! 


“We’re just good friends,” Jackky says. “We enjoy each other’s company and often hang out together after work but that’s all.” Puja admits that people have already started linking them but as long as she and her family know the truth, the grapevine buzz doesn’t matter. “I’ve found my best friend in Jackky and I won’t let rumours spoil this friendship,” she states firmly. Let the buzz continue. We’ll leave the audience to give their take on this screen couple’s terrific chemistry when the film hits the theatres on April 1!

Source:TOI

Rahman fails to win Oscar

A.R. Rahman performs 'If I Rise' at 83rd Academy Awards

A. R. Rahman failed to recreate his ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Oscar magic this year, losing out in the Best Original Score and Best Song categories at the 83rd Academy Awards here on Monday.

Indian hopes were further dashed when NRI editor Tariq Anwar failed to bag the Best Film Editing trophy for the British drama ‘The King’s Speech’, which went to Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter of ‘The Social Network’.

Rahman, dressed in a black sherwani, performed his nominated track ‘If I Rise’ from the Danny Boyle film ‘127 Hours’ with British popstar Florence Welch to much applause. But the 45-year-old lost the Best Song trophy to Randy Newman who won for his composition ‘We Belong Together’ from ‘Toy Story’ 3. The golden statuette for the Best Original Score went to composer duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross who won for their soundtrack in ‘The Social Network’.

Rahman was hoping to repeat his golden run at the 2009 Oscars, where he won two statuettes for his music in another of Boyle’s film, the Mumbai based potboiler ’Slumdog Millionaire’. The ‘Mozart of Madras’ missed the golden trophy last year too, after his song ‘Na Na’ (from ‘Couple’s Retreat’) failed to get a nomination despite being in the long list for the ‘Best Song’ category.

Earlier this year, the ‘Jai Ho’ hitmaker had lost out on a Golden Globe for Best Score to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, but won a Critics Choice award for the “haunting tracks” and “wonderful crescendos” of ‘127 Hours’. Rahman had won a BAFTA nomination for the same, but had lost the trophy to Alexandre Desplat, who won for his score in ‘The King’s Speech’.

Rahman, who was honoured with a Padma Bhushan last year, had also enjoyed a golden run at the 52nd Grammy Awards, where he had again bagged two gramophones for his music in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
Source:PTI

Police play spoilsport at Shahid Kapoor's birthday bash

Police played spoilsport at HI-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) actor Shahid Kapoor's 30th birthday bash at a restaurant that was going on till the wee hours today after locals complained about loud music.

The 'Kaminey' star celebrating his special day with close friends had to call off the party at Olive restaurant in suburban Khar as the police reached the spot at 3:00 AM following complaints of noise pollution by some locals.

"The party of actor Shahid Kapoor was stopped after police reached there," ACP (West) Amitabh Gupta said. The manager of the restaurant was fined Rs. 5,000 for playing loud music till wee hours and thus violating noise pollution norms and the rules set for late night parties, senior inspector at Khar Police Station Mangesh Pote said
Source:IE

Bipasha on being accused of child labour

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) damsel Bipasha Basu landed herself in a big trouble when she posted a picture of two children tying her shoelaces and tweeted, "I need to learn to tie shoe laces ASAP! Embarrassed that I can't! No patience grrrrr! Promise I am not spoilt! Will learn soon."


This news spread like a fire and people started accusing the actor of child labour. "Bipasha should be arrested for this act. Only then these film studios will not do any child labour," posted a follower. Another tweet read, "Disgraceful Bips - cannot believe you are dumb enough to add this photo on Twitter!"
Bips later deleted the picture and justified the act by saying, "Well the ppl helping me in the pix r my friend n sister, Who I help often with the same! So am sorry if it hurt anyones sentiments! (sic)"


But her fans didn't buy this explanation. In the deleted tweet she confessed she doesn't know how to tie laces and in her explanation she stated she does the same (tie laces) for the children in the pic.


Bipasha was in the capital for an event. When quizzed about the twitter controversy, she stated, "I think you should read my post on twitter. It's not child labour, that's all I can say."
Source:HT