Anything for my sis!

Actor Tusshar Kapoor is extremely busy these days. And we aren't just talking about his hectic shoot schedules. Tusshar is helping sister and TV czarina Ekta Kapoor with her upcoming awards function.

Tusshar, though busy with his upcoming projects Shorr, Love You Mr Kalakar, Me and Shabana and Run Bhola Run, has taken time out to help Ekta. Says a source, "Tusshar is a complete family guy and wanted to help out in anyway he could with the awards event. He is a good multi-tasker and is making time for his film commitments as well as helping in the arrangements for the awards."
It's the second time that Ekta has ventured into this terrain, after the success of their last award ceremony held in 2008

Source:DNA

Kangna loves her scars, refuses surgery

Actor Kangna Ranaut doesn't fear blemishes or scars. The pretty actor was shooting in Kanpur sometime back, when she met with an accident on the sets, after falling off a bike while shooting for a sequence in her upcoming fim.

Kangna, who was a bit hesitant at first, gave in to the charm of riding the Bullet. However, riding this colossal bike in the narrow lanes of Kanpur was perhaps not as easy as she thought it would be. The actor, while shooting, fell off the bike and got deep cuts on her left foot. Owing to this, the shoot was called off for a couple of weeks.

Apparently, the director and producer of the film volunteered to sponsor a plastic surgery to get rid of the scars, but Kangna turned down the offer. "I love scars and I will preserve them," said the tough actor. What most people do not know is that she also has some scars on her lips and nose. And surprisingly, she has never thought of getting them corrected.

"Each scar on my body is a memory. Getting rid of them means wiping off those memories forever. That disturbs me and I'm not keen to erase any memory from my life," says the pretty actor.

Source:DNA

'I never held grudges against anybody': Actor Katrina Kaif speaks on her relief at being given the clean chit post the income tax raids

"Yes, I am relieved," says actor Katrina Kaif, as she slumps down on the couch for a chat in her hotel suite after a hectic day in the capital. Referring to the income tax raids, she says, "I have been given a clean chit (by the IT department) and I am really happy about it. I have never held any grudges against anybody. I know that they (income tax officers) were just doing their jobs," says Katrina, playing with her hair.

After maintaining a stoic silence about it, Katrina finally reveals that her younger sister Isabelle is planning to make her Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) debut soon. Ask her if she's ready to help little sister land a film with herself and she shoots back, "With me? I hope not. On her own… Yes, she is considering something. I don't want her to be pushed into anything but I feel that the time has come for her to be a little serious in life," says the concerned elder sister, admitting that Isabelle can act like a spoilt brat at times. "She (Isabelle) is completely spoilt. That's why I tell her to do the usual rounds (seeking opportunities from filmmakers as a newcomer, without her help) anyway," adds Katrina.

Though Katrina is not active on any of the social networking sites, she doesn't rule out joining the Twitter bandwagon. "I never say 'never'. I am very active on the Internet, but I am not on social networking sites. I know that I'm one of the most searched names on Google (last year she topped Google's top-searched people's list)," says the actor, set to judge an online dance competition for Etihad Airways on Facebook soon.

Always open to experimenting with career options, Katrina reveals she could even take up directing an ad film someday. "I don't think I am ready to make a feature film yet but an ad film? Definitely! There are so many things that I want to do and so many visuals that I would want to create. And making an ad film seems to be an ideal proposition," she smiles.

Source:DNA

'I love Shah Rukh Khan': Miss South Africa, Nicole Flint reveals her love for India, Hi-Fi and King Khan

She greets you with a polite Namaste as she settles down for her interview. Nicole Flint, all of 22, crowned Miss South Africa for the year 2009 -2010, is currently touring India. The pretty lass, who has been exposed to various cultures, thanks to her stint at various beauty pageants is extremely excited to be in India. "I love India and everything about the place. It's so beautiful to see so many colours around. The people here are so warm and hospitable. I already dread going back."

Ask her what she best likes about India and she is quick to add that it's a toss up between the country's spicy food and films. Nicole is a self-confessed foodie and admits that she has been gorging on the spicy Indian cuisine ever since she landed here. "I have had some of the most amazing kebabs and chicken here," she says smacking her lips.

As a global ambassador, Nicole thinks it is important to stand up for issues that need support. The causes closest to her heart include education and rehabilitating the homeless. "I am a very family oriented person. Also, I feel education is really important. I am what I am, because of my education."

Nicole, admittedly, swears by Hindi films. She squeals, "I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan and I have seen Devdas and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He is incredibly huge in South Africa. I am hoping to meet him," she says, adding, "I just switch off the television if Shah Rukh Khan is dying in a film. It is too much of a heartbreak for me." Films aside, she absolutely enjoys watching cricketer Sachin Tendulkar score.

The model is hoping to come back to India and, if given a choice, get married here. "Oh, I'd love to get married in India. My father would be the happiest if I got married to an Indian guy." Ask her if she has a special someone in her life? "Well, I have a guy, but he didn't come with me to India. If I had my way, I would get married to Shah Rukh," she winks.

Source:DNA

Mugdha gets judgemental

Model-turned-actor Mugdha Godse has added a new feather to her cap. The leggy lass who made her debut with Fashion, has now turned judge on a reality show for Zee Marathi. Mugdha, however, is quick to clarify that this move should not be construed as her looking for more work on television. "I know they say never to say never. But I'm really not interested in TV. I took up this show because I looked at it as an opportunity to encourage talent in Maharashtra to come to the fore," says Mugdha.

The actor is judging the show along with well known theatre and personality Makrand Deshpande. Talking about her experience as a judge she says that she was pleasantly surprised to see so much talent in the state. "The experience has been fantastic! I feel privileged to help pick real talent and see it unfold on such a big platform. A few episodes have already been aired and I truly feel that I've reached everyone's houses through this show," says an ecstatic Mugdha.
Ask the actor if she will consider participating in a reality show, since there are many actors out there who are taking part in a variety of dance-based shows these days and she says a flat "No."

She explains, "I took up the role of a judge on this show only because of my love for Marathi. But participating in a reality show is a different ball game. I'd rather stick to acting. Also, I've really struggled to reach where I have today. I've faced my share of anxiety pangs and I'm not prepared to go through that feeling again by standing in front of a panel of judges waiting for them to rate my performance."

Ask her what is happening on the film front and Mugdha says that she has a few offers in her kitty, but insists that she will speak about them only when the time is right.

Source:DNA

Film-maker Madhur Bhandarkar says that he wants to explore all genres of films now

Film-maker Madhur Bhandarkar's gamble — of switching genres from hard-hitting films to comedy — has paid off. His latest film, the Ajay Devgn-Emraan Hashmi starrer got a fairly decent response at the box office. However, the multiple National Award winning director feels that, be it comedy or serious, his films can be slotted in one genre — that of realistic cinema. "Serious issues or not, my films depict reality. That's what I have done in this film too. There were real situations and it tracks real people," he says. And though the director admits that he enjoys watching film-maker David Dhawan's style of slapstick comedies, he is quick to add that he personally can't relate to making them. "I have nothing against such films, but as a film-maker, I don't see myself directing one ," he says.

His inspiration, he says, has always been late film-maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee. "I don't think anyone can make the kind of comedies he did. But we can definitely try."

Still basking in the praise coming his way, the director reveals that he hasn't started work on his next film yet. "I am happy with the kind of response the film's generating, though I wish the censor board had not given me such a hard time," he smiles.
But wasn't he apprehensive about taking such a huge risk with his image as a serious filmmaker? "No, ya. I am a film-maker and I enjoy making films. The image is not created by me and as long as I am making good films, who cares what people call me?" he says.

Though there's speculation of him making sequels to his hit films right from Chandni Bar to Corporate and Fashion, Madhur reveals that nothing's finalised yet. "Right now I'm not sure what my next will be," he says, adding, "In fact, I might just make a kiddie film next. Why not?" he ends.

Source:DNA

Music Launch of Classic Film 'HUM DONO'

India's flagship music company and film production house,Saregama India Ltd, is all set to go back in time and re-launch the music of the classic film Hum Dono.

The movie was a box office hit in Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry), produced and acted in by the legendary Dev Anand Saab co-starring Nanda and Sadhana.. The movie is now digitally being made in color and will soon be releasing across all theaters nationally.

The music from the movie was famous and a great hit during its time, after all it had melodious songs by legendary artistes, Lata Mangeshkar and Rafi Saab and then the ever hummable "Main Zindagi ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya" by Mohammed Rafi and the evergreen song sung by Lataji - "Allah tero naam". It also had the timeless duet by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi called "Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar".

All the above hits can now be heard on stereo a format. The most unique and exciting feature of this album is that after each song, Nandaji and Dev saab have give their commentary, sharing their experience and anecdotes on how it was while shooting for the particular song, their rapport with each other and their own personal opinion on the music and the film.

Says the Music head of Saregama, Adarsh Gupta, “Hum Dono Rangeen is an interesting way for us to market this iconic soundtrack to a whole new generation of listeners. The evergreen DNA of Dev Sahab comes through in the new stereo sound of this film’s music, giving it a whole new lease of life. The music marketing is focused on the eternally popular “lighter” tune being pushed as ringtone”

With Saregama re-launching the music of the film, seems to have ensured that it won't just be the movies visual experience, that will be coming to color, but even the audio and music of the movie will be keeping up with the times, though it can be said that the music of the movie already is timeless.

Source:BOI