Friday, March 30, 2012
Prince Harry moves in with Kate and William at Kensington Palace
Prince Harry, who is back from Jamaica after his royal tour as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, has secretly moved in with his newly-wed brother and sister-in-law at their new official residence, Kensington Palace.The 27-year-old royal shipped his belongings over from his old room at Clarence House last week, shortly after returning from his hugely successful first solo tour.Far from reminding the prince that “three’s a crowd”, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed Harry
Rihanna is beautiful: Jessie J
Singer Jessie J admits she still has a crush on pop star Rihanna. “Rihanna’s always up there — I love her swagger. I’ve met her a few times, she’s really lovely and so beautiful in real life,” contactmusic.com quoted the 24-year-old bisexual singer as
Not one frame changed in Titanic 3D, says James Cameron
James Cameron, who is considered to be a perfectionist movie maker, has revealed that while he discovered a few minor mistakes in his original Titanic, he hasn’t changed one frame in his re-mastered 3D version.Cameron worked with 300 computer artists, who spent 7,50,000 man hours giving one of his most iconic films a third dimension. It was a process he called “horrific” and “mind-numbing”.“There was a moment when I thought fleetingly I could correct the film and actually have it
Vivek Oberoi booked under Tobacco Act
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi and 23 others have been booked under the Tobacco Act following a surprise check in a restaurant at suburban Vile Parle, where cops stumbled upon hookah smoking, the use of which is banned in public areas, police said on Friday.The 35-year-old actor, who is incidentally the ambassador for World Health Organisation's anti-smoking movement, denied smoking hookah but probe will reveal the details, police said.During a round up, a Social Service team of Mumbai police had
Theatrical trailer: Vicky Donor
Ayushmann Khurrana in Vicky DonorVJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana will make his big screen debut with an unconventional film Vicky Donor that tackles sperm donation. Vicky Donor is actor John Abraham's maiden production venture. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the releases on April 20.
Amy Winehouse's fortune goes to parents
Singer Amy Winehouse did not leave a will as a result her nearly £3 million fortune will automatically go to her parents — Mitch and Janis.Winehouse had more than £4,257,580 in assets, with £2,944,554 remaining after taxes and unpaid bills, reports Sun.co.uk.“There aren't many 27-year-olds that make a will — and Amy didn't either. She had no idea how much money she had and it certainly wasn't the top of her priority list,” saida source.“The way things are, Mitch and Janis have been
Snapped: Gorgeous Kareena Kapoor inaugurates Walk of the Stars
(L-R) Randhir Kapoor joined daughter Kareena Kapoor as they unveiled Walk of Stars the Bollywood equivalent of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Our shutterbug managed to catch the three generations of the Kapoor family in the same frame. Here Randhir and Kareena are seen sitting cozily beside a statue of Raj
Shilpa Shetty excited about mom's new film
Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra is taking a break from her hectic schedules to enjoy her pregnancy. But when it comes to projects that are close to her heart, Shilpa still doesn't mind going that extra mile.A source close to the actor reveals that the actor is making extra-effort to promote her mom Sunanda Shetty’s film, The Desire — A Journey of a Woman. The film sees Shilpa in a girl-next-door avatar and in some portions of the film, the actor is even bald."Shilpa was very gung-ho about the
Time pass on the TV
If you’re in the mood to be a couch potato, here are some things on the telly to pick from.Man Vs FoodHost Adam Richman travels to different cities and visits local eateries and the people behind them. Watch on as Adam stretches the limits of human stomach to polish off mouth watering delicacies.Today, 10pm,
Why there will be no Kolaveri in Mumbai today
The Tamil movie 3, starring Dhanush, has been one of the most awaited movie of the season, thanks to the internet sensation, Why this Kolaveri Di. But, while the movie releases worldwide today, it won't release in Mumbai. Fans in Mumbai will have to wait until the last week of April or the first week of May to catch the movie, and that too a dubbed Hindi version of the love story.A source in the know said, “The Tamil version of 3 hits theatres on March 30. Hindi audiences will have to wait
No pain, no gain for John Abraham
It seems like actor John Abraham is in no mood to let his foot injury slow him down. The actor was recently in Indore as part of a cross-country promotional tour for his upcoming film Housefull 2 and according to sources, despite being on his feet all day long, was extremely gung ho about interacting with fans. “His doctor has advised him bed rest, but he’s hardly rested even for a few hours since the injury. Even on his trip to Indore, despite his pain, he didn’t back out of any of his
Happy birthday, Eric Clapton
Legendary singer and musician Eric Clapton turns 67 today. Touted as an unparalleled guitarist, Clapton has had 18 Grammy Awards to his credit. Like many other music geniuses, Clapton too is said to have lived like a junkie for most of his life, even at the time when he rolled out some much loved tracks that have now become epic anthems. For the longest apparently, women were just one of the many addictions for Clapton.Clapton’s selection of electric guitars has been quite intriguing and
Review: Bumboo
Film: Bumboo Director: Jagdish RajpurohitCast: Kavin Dave, Sharat Saxena, Sumit Kaul, Mandy Takhar, Sanjay? MishraRating: *Yes, there is a movie called Bumboo and it released this week. You may not have known about this because the makers have largely depended on word-of-mouth to promote it.Bumboo, which carries a simple message of ?life can screw you anytime, anywhere?, opens with caricatures and an extremely catchy song by Mika. Don?t let this fool you.The story unfolds in the form of three
Elizabeth Hurley's not coming to India?
Those of who were expecting some more of the Shane Warne-Elizabeth Hurley excitement at the upcoming cricket season this year as they had been a witness to last year, may be in for a disappointment. The Hollywood hottie has tweeted that she won’t be coming to India for this year’s cricket season. “No, to Indian followers...sadly @warne888 and I will not be (there) this year. Sob,” tweeted Liz. Last year around, Liz had flown in to cheer for her beau’s team, but with Shane apparently
Deepika Padukone's big brand leap
Buzz is rife in the industry with reports of actress Deepika Padukone apparently being paid an astronomical price of Rs5 crore for renewing a contract of the product that she has been endorsing for the past four years now. Market harpers point out that it’s probably one of the highest remunerations being paid to an actress for renewing a brand contract here. An insider reveals, “A recent study showed that Deepika’s advertising campaign had increased sales by 15 per cent giving the company
All is well with Prateik
Actor Prateik, who has been in the news off late for being replaced by actor Imran Khan in a Tigmanshu Dhulia film, is upset with news that he apparently had a fall out with the film maker and subsequently walked out of the project. While Tigmanshu is on a high after Sahib Biwi aur Gangster, he apparently decided to rope in Prateik for Milan Talkies after seeing his performance in the past couple of films. News that Tigmanshu was pursuing Prateik was making the rounds but shortly after that it
Kate Winslet's fears over nude scene in Titanic 3D
Actress Kate Winslet is apprehensive about how her naked scene in the 1997 film Titanic will look in the movie's forthcoming 3D version."I'm not going to look. I'll be in the bar by that point. I wish I hadn't shown so much flesh but I was young and I knew I had things to prove," Winslet said of the nude scene with Leonardo DiCaprio, reports Thesun.co.uk.The 36-year-old was at the London premiere of the 3D version of Titanic, in which she stripped for a sex scene with DiCaprio.However, Winslet
Leonardo DiCaprio embarrassed by Titanic performance
Kate Winslet & Leonardo DiCaprio in TitanicActor Leonardo DiCaprio was embarrassed when he recently revisited his 1997 blockbuster Titanic.Director James Cameron and DiCaprio's co-star Kate Winslet on Tuesday attended the premiere of the new 3D version of the film in London.DiCaprio never made it to the red carpet, but Cameron revealed his former leading man was left red-faced when he recently re-watched the film.“I wish Leo could be here but he's shooting a film. It would have been great for
Hrithik Roshan doesn't want his action films to be compared
It was after long that actor Hrithik Roshan returned to the action genre when he opened his innings at the BO this year withthe blockbuster Agneepath. The actor himself admits to having missed not having done it in a long while till Agneepath happened. So is he making up for all the lost action by pushing the envelope further with the Krissh installment? “I see it as pushing the envelope as an actor, not in a particular genre though,” he says. Explaining further, he adds, “The action in
Shilpa Shetty's Gung-Ho
Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra is taking a break from her hectic schedules to enjoy her pregnancy. But when it comes to projects that are close to her heart, Shilpa still doesn't mind going that extra mile. A source close to the actor reveals that the actor is making extra-effort to promote her mom Sunanda Shetty’s film, The Desire — A Journey of a Woman. The film sees Shilpa in a girl-next-door avatar and in some portions of the film, the actor is even bald. "Shilpa was very gung-ho about
Nervousness is good, says Pulkit Samrat
Bollywood debutant Pulkit Samrat is nervous ahead of the release of his film Bittoo Boss, and rightly so! He says nervousness helps in performing better everytime, and he hopes the jitters remain with him lifelong."There is nervousness and there is a lot of excitement. There is equal amount of fear and confidence and I think it is going to stay lifelong,” Pulkit said here.“I hope that I get a chance to entertain people again. This (nervousness) will go on till the end of my life, because if
Is Megan Fox pregnant?
Actress Megan Fox, known for her role in Transformers, is reportedly pregnant.The 25-year-old is expecting her first child with husband Brian Austin Green and the couple are said to be thrilled, reports thesun.co.uk.“They just found out and are incredibly excited,” said a source.It is said that the couple shared the good news with just close family and friends.“It’s still early, so they are only telling close friends and family members. Megan has become a great stepmom, and Brian knows
Indian-American makes it to top 24 on US music reality show
Sharon Mathai, an 18-year old Indian-American, might just be the next big thing in America's music circuit as she has made it to the top 24 in NBC's reality show The Voice.Sharon, whose parents hail from Kerala, said it was not easy for her to convince them about letting her pursue her dream of making it in the music field.Born into a family of doctors, Mathai's father is a psychiatrist and mother a nurse, she said her parents "laughed her off" when she told themshe has decided her calling in
Acting and me? Why not: Karan Johar
If filmmaker Karan Johar seems to be smiling more than usual these days, he certainly has enough reasons to do so. Theproducer’s had two back-to-back hits in the first two months itself, with one of them, Agneepath, kickstarting the 100-crore bankroll at the box office this year, and has a host of releases lined up ahead. And while buzz of the filmmaker teaming up with actor Hrithik Roshan again for his ambitious big-screen adaptation of the book The Immortals of Meluha with the star,
The Tatler: Kareena Kapoor to do an item number
Joining the long list of actors to shake a leg to item numbers is actress Kareena Kapoor. The actress will apparently be seen in one in Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film, Heroine. Kareena was in the news for apparently demanding eight crore rupees as her remuneration for doing the film and she is once again in the spotlight for doing the item number. The item song is apparently titled, Halkat jawani. The actor, recently unveiled the Walk of the Stars in Mumbai with Madhur Bhandarkar and the
The Tatler: Revisiting films on the big screen
Starting today, a chunk of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's films will be released theatrically as part of a retrospective, for those who want to experience his cinema on the big screen all over again. Films like Parinda, 1942 A Love Story, Pareenita, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots will be showcased. A source tells us that the production house will celebrate a retrospective of their films made in the last 30 years. "The movies will be screenednationally from today
Scarlett Johansson doesn't like sex symbol tag
Actress Scarlett Johansson doesn't like being called a sex symbol and wonders why has she been given the tag."I don't know, I don't think of myself that way (sex icon). It's alright for now. I'm convinced that obviously in a couple of years' time it will be somebody else. I won't be as interesting that way," she said.Johansson was previously married to Ryan Reynolds. She doesn't think her sex symbol status has been cultivated by her films because she doesn't consider many of the characters she
Finally, wedding bells for Rani Mukerji?
Actress Rani Mukerji, who’s been linked to filmmaker Aditya Chopra for the past couple of years, has know to be rather guarded about her personal life. But of late, she seems to have thrown caution to the wind and has been spotted with him, the first of one such instance being while returning with Aditya and his family after New Year celebrations abroad. More recently, she wasapparently in London to celebrate her birthday, and was spotted with the filmmaker there. Does all this mean that the
I want my kids to try out drugs in moderation: Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson, who doesn’t seem to be stressing about keeping her kids away from the temptations of Tinseltown, has revealed that she is in favour of legalised drugs.In a “diary” entry entitled Intuitive Parenting, posted on her website last year, the Baywatch beauty wrote about her desires for her young ones to “learn to eat right”, honour their instincts” and “never bully”.“We want them to practice safe sex, drink and experiment with drugs in moderation, find true love,”
Red hot Mugdha Godse
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Review: Blood Money
Kunal Khemu & Amrita Puri in Blood MoneyFilm: Blood MoneyDirector: Vishal MahadkarCast: Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri, Manish ChoudharyRating: **Blood Money’s trailer gives out the film in 2.05 minutes. And if those posters of Kunal Khemu in the pool with a bunch of babes are stimulating enough to drag you to the theatre, think twice.Kunal Kadam (Kunal Khemu) is a fresh MBA who bags a job with Cape Town-based Trinity Diamonds. Headed by businessman Zaveri (Manish Choudhary), Trinity Diamonds deals
Kareena Kapoor to do item number in Heroine
Actress Kareena Kapoor will turn item girl for her much-awaited film, Heroine.Kareena would do an item song titled, Halkat Jawani for the Madhur Bhandarkar-directed film."We are doing an item song, titled, Halkat Jawani. It is a wonderful song and would be filmed on Kareena. I am sure people will like the song," Madhur told reporters here.Reportedly, the song is composed by Salim-Sulaiman. Halkat is a Mumbaiya slang word which means nasty.It is reported that for the item song, Kareena would do
Cheryl Cole targets ex-beau in new track?
Singer Cheryl Cole has reportedly targetd ex-husband Ashley Cole in a new track, entitled 'Screw You'.The 28-year-old divorced the footballer in September 2010 amid allegations he had cheated on her and now she released a song that claims that he "never gave a ****" about their marriage, reports Femalefirst.co.uk.Cheryl sings: "Can't believe all the s**t I did for you, was so caught up in the love I felt for ya. I was never enough, I never got your love."I loved you so much but you never gave a
Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra to team up again
After setting the box office on fire with their 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan and Vidhu Vinod Chopra will team up once again.3 Idiots, a comedy-drama, was directed by Hirani and produced by Chopra.The film starring Aamir, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya and Boman Irani was loosely adapted from the novel 'Five Point Someone' written by Chetan Bhagat.Reportedly, Aamir has signed Hirani's tentatively titled film PK, which is to be produced by
Elton John says he was bullied despite fame
Sir Elton John has revealed that he was bullied even after becoming famous by some “important” people in his life and career.The 65-year-old singer, who has one-year-old son Zachary with partner David Furnish, admits that he was tormented by some of the key players in his career, and was even hit by one.“It was about control and them being able to keep me under their thumb, and I was the perfect candidate for it. Even though I was famous and a big deal, it doesn’t matter, it’s who you
Review: Wrath of the Titans
Film: Wrath of the TitansCast: Sam Worthington, Rosamund Pike, Toby Kebbell, Edgar Ramirez, Liam Neeson, Ralph FiennesDirector: Jonathan LiebesmanRating: **Sequel to the 2010 Clash of the Titans, not many were waiting for Wrath of the Titans with bated breath. In the sequel a decade older Perseus (Sam Worthington) is pursuing a quiet humanly life as a fisherman with his son Helius in a village, while a godly battle rages in the deep cavernous underworld of Tartarus.The three brothers, Zeus
I've become a photocopy machine: Riteish Deshmukh
Actor Riteish Deshmukh’s onscreen performances have earned him both hits and accolades, but the actor prefers to credit it all to his directors. “It may sound cliched, but it’s a fact. I’m completely a director’s actor. As soon as I sign a film, I become a photocopy machine and follow the director’s instructions to the T,” laughs Riteish. However, he’s quick to point out that there are improvisations along the way too. “It’s difficult to not let a little bit of your
Serial scan: Pavitra Rishta
When a popular serial takes a generation leap, it has come to mean that the serial is petering off to a gradual end. Not many serials with its generation leaps are able to recapture the flush of success enjoyed before it. But with Pavitra Rishta, the 18-years leap has the opposite effect. The serial takes a gen leap when a misunderstanding between Manav (Hiten Tejwani) and wife, Archana (Ankita Lokhande) is beyond repair. Manav goes abroad with his two daughters and foster son. Archana’s
Court quashes assault case against Salman Khan
A local court has quashed a case of assault against actor Salman Khan and six others.The chief metropolitan magistrate on Friday quashed the case on the basis of the final report submitted by Kakadeo police station, where the case was registered on November 29 last year.According to the complaint lodged at Kakadeo police station by an NGO, its members had tried to hand over an 'Anna cap' to Salman during his visit to Kanpur on August 24 during the promotion of his movie Bodyguard but instead of
Natalie Portmans doing TV, why can?t Katrina Kaif?
Television, it seems, is not such a dirty word for A-listers of Hollywood. Consider British actor, Kate Winslet who flaunts her TV awards for Mildred Pierce as much as her Oscars. Another Oscar-winning actor Natalie Portman, too, is reportedly set to work in mini-series soon.Recently, television also saw the new series Missing premiering with Holly hottie Ashley Judd in the lead role of the mother in search of her missing son. Keifer Sutherland in the cult series 24 reportedly became the
Preity Zintas turned script-writer!
Actress Preity Zinta’s upcoming film Ishq in Paris not only marks her debut as a producer, but insiders reveal that the film even sees her make a debut as a script-writer. “Yes she has co-written the script of the film and it is for the first time that she has tried her hand at it,” confirms an insider, revealing that she will be seen sharing her name with director and writer Prem Soni in the credit roll as well. “Preity has been extremely involved in the film right from the scripting
Scarface bust in home of Italian mafia drugs suspect
A life-size bust of Al Pacino in one of his most celebrated film roles has been found in the home of an alleged mafia drug lord during a raid by Italian police.The bust, which depicts Pacino as Tony Montana, the fictional Cuban drug dealer in the 1983 film Scarface, was found in the home of Carlo Padovani. The 34-year-old was arrested on suspicion of running a large drug dealing operation at Boscoreale, a grimy urban area on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, outside Naples.More than 30 others were
Grandfather was biased towards Karisma: Kareena Kapoor
Actress Kareena on Wednesday said her grandfather Raj Kapoor and father Randhir Kapoor inspired her to be in the showbiz; and that the grandfather was biased towards elder sister Karisma.Kareena on Wednesday unveiled Raj Kapoor's brass statue at UTV Stars-promoted `Walk of the Stars' in Mumbai."I am very proud to be born in Kapoor family. My grandfather and father inspired me to be here. I am what all because of them," Kareena told reporters here."But I must say that my grandfather was biased
Heroine not based on Manisha Koirala's life: Madhur Bhandarkar
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has quashed reports that his dream project, Heroine is inspired by Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala's life.The film revolves around the life of a once successful film actress Mahi Khanna, played by Kareena Kapoor, whose career is on a decline.Grapevine suggested that the film is inspired by former actress and Nepali beauty Manisha Koirala's life. It was also reported that the life of Mahi is more or less similar to the lives of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe and
Justin Bieber dedicates new single to girlfriend Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber with girlfriend Selena GomezSinger Justin Bieber has confirmed that his new single is a tribute to his girlfriend Selena Gomez.The 18-year-old released 'Boyfriend', the first single from his upcoming album Believe, this month and the song features the lyrics, "If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go... got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow..."Fans had speculated the song was about his long-running romance with singer Gomez, and Bieber confirmed it one of his
Yash Chopra is a sharp person: Katrina Kaif
Actress Katrina Kaif, who is shooting for Yash Chopra's untitled film in London, has said the veteran Bollywood filmmaker has a sharp mind.After a gap of eight years, Chopra has returned to direction with the Shahrukh Khan-Katrina starrer romantic film, which is slated for Diwali release."We had a shooting schedule in London...it was extremely nice. The weather was cold out there but we had a nice time," Katrina told reporters here last evening at the launch of a book based on one of her films,
Emma Stone to star in Into The Woods?
Actress Emma Stone has reportedly been approached to show off her musical skills in big screen adaptation of fairytale stage show Into The Woods.Director Rob Marshall will be directing the movie. Marshall and Stone were spotted having dinner together in New York, reports
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Megan Fox wants to have babies
Actress Megan Fox has her sights set on becoming a mother.The actress has told friends that she is desperate to start a family with husband Brian Austin Green and is willing to put her movie career on hold to make her dream come true.“Megan is very broody right now. She always said she would wait to start a family but with Brian in his late thirties and her career back on track she feels it might happen sooner rather than later,” showbizspy.com quoted a source as saying.“Megan has matured
I play a very ambitious Bondgirl in Skyfall: Naomie Harris
Bondgirls are known for their beauty and glamour but actress Naomie Harris, who plays field agent Eve in 23rd 007 movie Skyfall opposite Daniel Craig, promises to bring "brains and ambition" too to the role."It is one dimensional when Bondgirls are just glamorous and beautiful. As Bond becomes more human, women in his life have to evolve to match this change."They need to have more potential for a man like James Bond to fall in love with them. He will not be attracted to a woman who is merely
I like being called Inspector Teri-ma-ki Khan: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Had it not been for oodles of patience and belief in his ability, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui wouldn’t have stayed on in Mumbai for a little more than 10 years, waiting for the right time. And now finally, he can see things brightening up professionally. Following a stellar performance in Kahaani, Nawaz (as he’s referred to) has been recognised like never before.First things first, he seems to have been rechristened after his tough cop act in the film. “A lot of people call me Inspector
Theres a life beyond the camera!: Kareena Kapoor
Keen to keep their personal life away from their professional outings, actor Kareena Kapoor and beau, actor Saif Ali Khan had unanimously agreed to bring up the ‘M-word’ only post the release of their film together. And though the film’s already in its first week now, seems like they are still not ready to announce the date yet (at the time of going to press). “We haven’t really had the time to chalk out anything, not that it’s not on our minds,” says Kareena as we catch up with
Lewis Hamilton could bag role in F1 movie
Lewis Hamilton has been considered for a role in Ron Howard’s latest movie about battles between Formula 1 drivers.The Oscar-winning director wants to give the 27-year-old a part in Rush after he was impressed by the McLaren driver’s work as a consultant in the film.“Lewis is great. The most impressive thing about him is that he came from a humble background and climbed to the top of his game,” the Sun quoted Howard as saying.“I had a long chat with him while starting work on the
Anil Kapoors panga with Priyadarshan
Buzz is that actor Anil Kapoor apparently got into an argument with director Priyadarshan recently. Though actors and directors having tiffs over creative differences is nothing new, what was surprising here is that the actor was fighting for pal, actor Ajay Devgn, who’s also starring in the film Tezz.“Anil, who usually never interferes with the director, felt that Ajay be given more screen space and told Priyan about it. Interestingly, Ajay himself was unaware of any such argument but was
Justin Bieber wants to be an actor
Singer Justin Bieber wants to act and is working on scripts with producer Mark Wahlberg.“We’re working on scripts right now. Mark Wahlberg and I are working on a script right now. It’s not fully done, but we’re going to be doing a movie together soon,” showbizspy.com quoted the 18-year-old as saying.“After I finish my album and my album comes out, I’m going to rehearse for my tour and then I’m going to go on tour. So probably… this summer. End of summer,”he
Katrina Kaif: The new desi girl
Actor Katrina Kaif may have lived in London before she stepped into B-Town but she apparently always harboured ambitions to be a part of this industry. Ever since her first film, Kat has usually been offered roles that highlight her Anglo-Indian side, but she has apparently been waiting to play a typical Indian heroine for a while now.A source close to her reveals this side of Katrina. “Kat is dressed in a western attire in most of the films she’s done so far. They were the girl-next-door
I become a photocopy machine: Riteish Deshmukh
Actor Riteish Deshmukh’s onscreen performances have earned him both hits and accolades, but the actor prefers to credit it all to his directors. “It may sound cliched, but it’s a fact. I’m completely a director’s actor. As soon as I sign a film, I become a photocopy machine and follow the director’s instructions to the T,” laughs Riteish. However, he’s quick to point out that there are improvisations along the way too. “It’s difficult to not let a little bit of your
Looks on Campus: Mariah – Elon University
Written by Victoria - Elon University “You look so cute! Where did you get ALL of your clothes?!” This is what I say to Mariah almost every time I see her! After spotting her in the Communications building and at dinner on multiple occasions, I knew that I actually had to sit down and talk with her about her fashion sense. Mariah’s style is just like her personality: bold, classy, and a little quirky.Name: MariahHometown: Cary, North CarolinaCollege: Elon UniversityYear: JuniorMajor:
Madonna joins Twitter for one day to promote new album
Madonna joined Twitter on Monday for just one day, to talk about her new album which is her first in four years.To kick off the promotion of her 12th studio album, ‘MDNA’- set to be released on March 27 - the 53-year-old singer talked directly to her fans, the New York Daily News reported.The pop queen’s website announced the news and the Twitter handle @MadonnaMDNAday first sent a tweet out Sunday to promote the chat. Followers could submit their questions to the singer by using the
Sundar C Babu makes an entry into Kannada films
After delivering a massive hit last year, the makers of Vishnuvardhana are back with Charulatha. While Vishnuvardhana was an out and out commercial pot boiler, Charulatha is a suspense thriller.Priyamani, who featured in a prominent role in Vishnuvardhana will be seen playing the lead in this film. Cast opposite her is newbie, Skanda. The lead pair started shooting for the film on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi. Apart from Priyamani, the film has roped in yet another performer. We are talking
Fashion Inspiration: Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Written by Shelby - Rollins College Photo CreditThe Happiest Place On Earth, otherwise known as Walt Disney World, has been one of the most popular US vacation spots for about forty years. And Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom may not be the original, but it certainly is a favorite among young and old folks alike. With its six themed lands, the park is filled with fun attractions and rides for everyone’s tastes. You may even spot a character or two along the way!Even if you may not be
Priyanka Chopra-Salman Khan: Friends again?
Days before they sizzle at an upcoming cricket event in Chennai next Tuesday, it seems like actors Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra have decided to bury the hatchet. Once good friends and co-stars who worked in a few films, they apparently couldn’t see eye-to-eye after working together last in Salaam-E-Ishq in 2007. But, it seems like they have decided to start afresh. If sources are to be believed, then their recent meeting at a bash thrown for cricketer Sachin Tendulkar by Mukesh and Nita
No delay in Dhoom: 3: YRF
The shooting of Dhoom: 3 will begin in May and Aamir Khan will join the cast and crew as per schedule, clarifies Yash Raj Films (YRF).A leading daily reported that the shooting of the film had been indefinitely postponed and that it would be shot after Aamir completes work on Rajkumar Hirani's next."This is absolutely baseless," said a press statement issued by YRF Tuesday. "Dhoom: 3 starts shooting in May 2012 and Aamir Khan joins the schedule in June as per plan."Produced by Aditya Chopra,
Neil Nitin Mukesh?s grey side
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who has played characters with grey shades in most of his movies so far, has now signed a new film with the director of Shaitan fame, Bejoy Nambair. The actor, who is currently shooting for the last leg of Shortkut Romeo with actor Ameesha Patel is super-excited about being a part of Bejoy’s film. Titled David, the film will also star South superstar Vikram. A source close to Neil reveals, “Neil has seen Bejoy’s work and he loved it. He is a great fan of his style
5 Ways to (Still) Ace Your Classes this Semester
Written by Amanda - University of Texas at Austin {Photo Credit}It’s smack dab in the middle of Spring, so understandably we college students are bound to be distracted … with break, looking forward to summer, and shopping for a fantastic new new Spring wardrobe, priorities get muddled. Things get put off. And before you know it, your brain is screaming “5 alarm fire!”Procrastination is pretty much a rite of passage in college – nearly everybody has experienced those uncomfortable
A not-so-successful film made me wise, says Neha Sharma
Her debut film, Crook ? It?s Good To Be Bad, with Emraan Hashmi, sank without a trace in the box office. But after the sudden jolt, things seem to be looking up for Neha Sharma. Her next film, Kya Super Kool Hai Hum, releases this year and she?s soon to start work on a Tips film with actor Vivek Oberoi.?I never thought Crook wouldn?t work with the audience ? in fact, no actor ever has that in mind especially when it?s a debut film. It was shocking initially but I had to move on,? she
Mukesh Ambani celebrates Sachin's 100 tons with party
Virender SehwagIt was one of those events where the who’s who of Mumbai dropped by. From Bollywood to sports, socialites and even politicos arrived for this do hosted by Mukesh and Nita Ambani, in honour of Sachin Tendulkar's latest feat. The guest of honour Sachin was one of the first ones to arrive with his wife Anjali; soon followed by his fellow teammates Virat Kohli, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh with Geeta Basra. Then came the Bollywood brigade which included the
Farah Khan Ali has a family with fashion in their DNA
(Clockwise from top) Farah Khan Ali, Zarine Khan and FizaaJewellery designer Farah Khan Ali, mother, interior designer Zarine Khan and daughter Fizaa, who at seven is already aiming her toddler sights on a career in designing, are three generations of women, who aptly describe themselves as strongly individualistic and ambitious, yet loving and nurturing. Laughs Farah, “We are a creative bunch, but our tastes are quite different. If we were to head out to shop for a particular item, we’d
Celebs get together to watch Jon Landau?s Titanic
Vivek Agnihotri, Bhushan Kumar, Goldie Behl, Rohan Sippy and Nikhil Advani attended the screening of Jon Landau’s
Hunger Games cast hit by racist tweets
Hunger Games cast members became the subjects of offensive and racist tweets, as fans of Suzanne Collins’ blockbuster young adult novel took a dig at some of the actors’ races.According to Jezebel.com, both the characters of Rue and Thresh are described as having “dark brown skin” in the book, but some fans object that both Amandla Stenberg and Dayo Okeniyi, who play these roles in the film, are black.“Why does rue have to be black not gonna lie kinda ruined the movie (sic),” Us
Snapped: John Abraham promotes his production venture
Gurmeet Chaudhary celebrates success Pix: Bollywood stars dazzle at Riteish-Genelia's reception Puneites, look where the pani in your pani puri comes from Eat smart: Kokum for flatulence & coconut for immune
First Look at Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse
Written by Ashley - Flagler College Two looks from Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse | Courtesy of Macy’sDepartment store Macy’s has teamed up with Italian designer Alberta Ferretti for the store’s latest Impulse collection, which features designer-made goods without the sky-high price tags.Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse will include everything from floor-length dresses to peasant blouses, priced between $49 and $119.Alberta Ferretti described the inspiration behind her
James Cameron takes voyage to the deep
The film director James Cameron surfaced yesterday Monday from the first solo dive to the bottom of the world's deepest ocean to declare that it looked like a desolate lunar landscape.During his mission to explore the dark, freezing waters of the Mariana Trench - 35,576ft below the surface of the Pacific - Cameron found few signs of life apart from some inch-long prawn-like creatures.Using a specially-designed submarine, he became the first human to cast eyes on the place known as Challenger
Would You Wear… a Scalloped-Edge Bikini?
Written by Caitlyn - FIDM Scalloped-edge bikinis seen on fashion blogs and available for purchase at Net-a-Porter and ASOSFess up: We know you’ve been daydreaming about swimming in the ocean and sunbathing (with SPF, of course!) instead of . With summer well on its way and warm temperatures right around the corner, we had to slip in a swimwear trend post. If you’re in the market for a trendy and totally cute swimwear choice, scoop up a scalloped-edge bikini and get ready for some sun.What
The Tatler: Remo collapses on sets
The weekend was not a quiet affair for choreographer-turned-director Remo D’Souza, who collapsed on the sets of his new film ABCD. The filmmaker apparently passed out after rehearsing non-stop under the sweltering sun for over four hours and had to be rushed to the hospital. Sources insist that he was suffering from fatigue but is now recuperating well. The film is touted as a first of its kind dance-based 3D flick and insiders reveal that the filmmaker is leaving no stone unturned to make
DIY Nail Art Tutorial: Breton Stripes + Gold Glitter
Written by Samantha - Georgetown University {Blazer – H&M. All other photos by me}Nothing says spring to me quite like the Breton stripe. Every time warm weather rolls around, I find myself reaching for this adorable classic, and with temperatures already hovering around 80 degrees here in D.C., my yearly stripe binge has officially begun. But this season, instead of just throwing on a nautical top, I’ve been on a striped manicure kick.A few weeks ago I showed you guys how to create a nail
Color Combo to Try: Red + Pink
Written by Ashley - Flagler College 1. Honor Pre-Fall 2012, 2. Emma Stone, 3. Jessica of What I WoreIf you ever find yourself stuck in a style rut, playing with fun new color combinations is a great way to liven up your wardrobe. Bright and bold shades are definitely in for spring and one of my favorite color combinations to wear at the moment is red and pink.Red and pink are oftentimes considered “clashing colors,” but since they’re actually analogous colors (next to each other on the
From CollegeCandy: 5 Easy Ways to Make Food Healthier
Written by Zephyr - CF Editor Editor’s note: The following post was written by our friends at CollegeCandy. Before clicking over to read the second half, know that some readers found CC’s content/ads to be non-work-safe – just a heads up if you’re at the office or around parents!Photo CreditEating healthy isn’t always easy. But writing the Intro to Cooking column, and making up new recipes every week, has taught me a few things about making my favorite foods — like spaghetti,
Justin Bieber gives tips on being a good boyfriend
Justin Bieber with girlfriend Selena GomezJustin Bieber believes that admitting when one is wrong is the key to being a good boyfriend. The 18-year-old ‘Boyfriend’ hitmaker - who has been dating former Disney star Selena Gomez since 2010 - thinks the best way to deal with relationship conflict is by simply saying “sorry”.“To be a great boyfriend you just have to have patience and ... you’re always wrong when it comes to girls, you’re always wrong, so just say sorry when things are
Shootout At Wadala is my Vaastav: John Abraham
John Abraham says his upcoming movie, Shootout at Wadala, in which he will be seen as gangster Manya Surve, will be a career defining film."People ask me what is this film for you? I say that this film is my Vaastav (which had Sanjay Dutt in the lead role). On a serious note, it's a career defining film and it's something that I have taken very seriously," the 39-year-old, who has lately been seen in comedies and dramas, said at an event here.Directed by Sanjay Gupta, Shootout At Wadala also
Fabulous Find of the Week: Walmart Royal Blue Dress
Written by Katie - Flagler College I’ve been really obsessed with royal blue lately. It’s a vibrant color that’s universally flattering – what more can you really ask for?That’s why, when I saw this royal blue dress from Walmart for only $12, I was in HEAVEN. The ribbon belt is a little plain, but that’s an easy fix – swap it out for one of your favorites and style away! Here’s some fashion inspiration.Knit Dress w/ Bow Ribbon Front – $12 at WalmartDress, Belt, Sandals,
Beauty Video: Drugstore Makeup Tutorial
Written by Imani - Cosumnes River College Being a college student on a budget, I know how hard it is to fund things like mani/pedis, makeup, and cute clothes. It’s always hard making that decision between eating and buying that new mascara… Just kidding. (Kinda.)Anyway, this week, I decided to create an entire makeup tutorial using nothing but drugstore makeup. My goal is to prove that you don’t need a bunch of expensive makeup to create a stunning look.Note: The only portion I left out
Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Usher, Isla Fisher, and Elizabeth Olsen
Written by Demi - University of Maryland Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, I was inspired by Usher, Isla Fisher, and Elizabeth Olsen. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.Photo: Pacific Coast NewsSo, I may have thrown you guys off with this first choice! Usher? Yes, Usher. Inspiration is everywhere, even in menswear! And I have to say, this week, Usher caught my attention with his
Ask CF: How do I Dress a Pixie Cut Without Looking Like a Man?
Written by Jessica - UCLA Photo CreditWelcome to the latest edition of Ask CF! Every couple of weeks, we select a reader fashion question and answer it here on the site. Do you have a specific fashion question for us? Scroll to the bottom of this post to learn how to send it our way!Dear CF,I have very short cropped hair, a.k.a., a pixie cut. I often wear it in a mohawk. I love my hair, but at times it can be hard to dress. What are some suggestions for dressing a pixie cut, without looking
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Preity Zinta loves to debate
Actor Preity Zinta loves a debate and a healthy one at that. The dimpled actor spent a good chunk of her time on Saturday, encouraging her followers on micro-blogging site Twitter to choose a topic for discussion to indulge in sometime today.A source close to the actor says that Preity is always game for a good debate. "She likes to hear other people's opinion and imbibe from that too. Those close to her will vouch for the fact that PZ doesn't like to back out of a debate," says a source.
Inshallah, Football: Banned, and then celebrated
A still from Inshallah, Football that won the National award for Best Film on Social IssuesIn 2010, a documentary about a young Kashmiri footballer who waited two years for a passport that would allow him to travel to and play football in Brazil just because his father was an ex-militant was initially given an A certificate by the censor board. Just when Ashvin Kumar?s Inshallah, Football was ready to release, the censor board decided to ban the film. Kumar had no choice but to circulate the
In five years, I see myself as a farmer: Monster.com MD
For Sanjay Modi, managing director, Monster.com, taking out time for his family is something he’d never compromise on — irrespective of all the work related travelling and corporate pressures. And even though work does keep him on the go mostly, weekends are kept aside for his wife, 17-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son.“As a family, we like travelling to places that aren’t too crowded. The backwaters of Kerala are a favourite — an ideal place to just laze about. If it’s the
Salman Khan to team up with Jackie Chan?
According to the latest buzz doing the rounds in cyberspace, Bollywood actor Salman Khan is apparently teaming up with Hollywood action star Jackie Chan for an ambitious project being helmed by South filmmaker Venu Ravichandran. The buzz that went viral over the weekend, was apparently fuelled by reports that the filmmaker was in talks with Jackie to make a film on the lines of the actor’s Armour of God. Some websites even claimed that the filmmaker, who has been in negotiations with the star
Ali Zafar gets adventurous
Actor Ali Zafar has been globetrotting a lot lately. We are not just referring to his new film London, Paris, New York, in which he was seen jetting from one place to another constantly. The actor has apparently been so busy with his shoots of late, that he didn’t even have the time to enjoy any kind of adventure sports during his stay in foreign locations.But now Ali seems to have learnt the tricks of the trade and is determined to have a good time whenever he visits a new locale. Sources
Regional cinema news
Imphal to have film festival The Action for Social Advancement (ASA), Manipur, will be organising the first ever Imphal International Short Film Festival (IISFF)-2012 in partnership with Legend Studio, Manipur, from April 15 to 18 at Imphal. The event will screen over 30 short films from within and outside India under the theme ‘Explore, Enjoy and Share’. The festival will give away awards in the Best Short Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best
Milind Soman celebrates a coffee shop anniversary
Jai Soni; Alex O’Neil and Shama SikanderIt was a fun bash as Milind Soman cut the cake to celebrate the anniversary of this coffee shop. Joining in the fun were telly brigade’s Shama Sikander who came in with Alex O’ Neil, Hanif Hilal, Karishma Tanna and Jai Soni.Shruti Seth seemed to be enjoying the do as well, and was seen chatting up with Aryan Vaid and Milind. A relaxed outing for all those present, the guests even mingled with the regulars who dropped
Joker is the most challenging film of my career: Shreyas Talpade
He has tackled many comic as well as serious roles in his seven-year-old acting career, but Shreyas Talpade says his character in the 3D film Joker is the toughest one ever as he is having to sketch it himself. Directed by Shirish Kunder, the upcoming multi-starrer fantasy-adventure will see the 36-year-old actor playing a character called Babban that has not been written by Kunder in his script."My character Babban has got no character sketch in Kunder's script. He just had the name in his
Amitabh Bachchan finds being back in front of the camera strange
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was taking time off from workfollowing surgeries, recently faced the camera after a long gap for the promo shoot of the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 5 and says he felt "strange".The 69-year-old will host the opening ceremony of IPL 5 to be held in Chennai April 3."So back in front of the cameras for the promo shoot of IPL a bit strange, but never too strange ... a spring in the step and mind," Amitabh tweeted."Familiar surroundings, vanity van, ever
Not that free a market
Kareena Kapoor in Dil mera muft kaNot a single woman I know has a nice thing to say about it. Even the men are non-committal. But in my estimation — for whatever that’s worth — Dil mera muft ka from Agent Vinod goes a long way in bringing sexy back. You could, of course, dismiss it as just another failed item in a vast menu of eye-catchy numbers, but you’d have missed the point and missed it by a mile.The success of Muft lies in the fact that it brings back to the relationship of the
Bollywood bids farewell to Mona Kapoor
Several Bollywood personalities on Monday offered their condolences at the demise of Mona Kapoor, the first wife of filmmaker Boney Kapoor.Mona passed away on Sunday at the Hinduja Hospital here after battling multiple organ cancer. She is survived by two children - daughter Anshula and son Arjun. The latter is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with Yash Raj Films Ishaqzaade.The last rites were performed this morning at the Pawan Hans crematorium here.Besides family members, B-town
Sachin Tendulkar in support of the award winners
Lance KlusenerThis awards do saw a fine mix of Bollywood biggies and biz honchos step out to show their support to the achievers who walked away with the laurels.There was also a lavish dose of some cricket glamour added as well in the form of Sachin Tendulkar who came in with wife Anjali. Aamir Khan was seen enjoying some candid moments with some kids on stage, while Nita and Mukesh Ambani looked on.Hema Malini looking gorgeous in a white sari was seen exchanging polite conversation with the
Stunning Priyanka Chopra poses for shutterbugs
Rekha QAs soon as the red carpet was rolled out, a host of B-Town biggies hit the zone and posed for the shutterbugs at this awards do. The soaring temperature outside didn’t prevent the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Nargis Fakhri, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shazahn Padamsee, Deepshikha Nagpal from attending. Rekha also made a brief appearance in her usual glamourous best.The TV world was not to be overshadowed as Sakshi Tanwar, Pooja Misrra, Rohit Roy with Manasi Joshi Roy, Karanvir, Teejay Sidhu,
Vivek Singh: The spirit alive
I have always been a fighter. I don’t know how to live a life of failure. Main ladoonga.” And fight he did against cancer, bravely and focussedly, like he did playing hockey. While Vivek Singh eventually succumbed to the dreaded disease in early 2005, these words continue to bring tears to his fellow Olympian and brother Rahul Singh, to this day.Along with braving the dreaded C, Vivek’s bigger struggle during life’s end was the government’s apathy. And yet, while it might be late,
Big screen fun for SRK-Kat?
Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, who are currently in London shooting for Yash Chopra’s romantic flick, apparently made the most of their free time in between shoots over the weekend, by catching a Bollywood film in a theatre there. Some fans who apparently spotted the two stars catching the latest Saif Ali Khan spy thriller, accompanied by Katrina’s sister, and a few crew members, even posted pictures of the actors’ outing online. Reports claimed
Why choose between Shah Rukh and Salman? asks Malaika Arora-Khan
The item number scene may have been run over by the leading ladies in B-Town in recent times, with almost all top actors stepping into the dancing shoes of the item girl, but Bollywood’s original item girl, diva Malaika Arora Khan is unfazed by all competition. “I don’t look at anyone as competition. I am comfortable in my own space and I’m really secure about what I do, so there’s no question of worrying about other entrants in the picture,” says Malaika, whose Anarkali disco chali
B-towners sizzle at a weekend musical extravaganza
Shweta SalveIt was the perfect way to kickstart a weekend musical extravaganza. With this event happening for the first time in Mumbai, many B-Town celebs took this opportunity to party harder as they let their hair down. A host of actors, models, DJs and cricketers like DJ Shaan, VJ Ramona, Simran Kaur Mundi, Shama Sikander and Alex O’ Neil, Rohit Roy and Mansi Joshi Roy, Mrinalini Sharma, Neeti Mohan, Shakti Mohan, Natalie Di Luccio, Shweta Salve and Lakshmipathy Balaji, were seen at the
Freida Pinto to head to home sweet home
Actor Freida Pinto, who is apparently living a charmed life after her debut in Slumdog Millionaire, is now settled in Los Angeles. Though the actor says that she has come up the hard way and insists that her journey has been extremely eventful so far. "It is a bit of a whirlwind ride, and it’s amazing — what has happened so far. I think it has taken me almost a year and a half to figure out what Slumdog was all about. It just happened so fast to someone who had never seen a red carpet
Randeep Hooda's passion for Polo
This polo match seemed to have many takers as several popular faces turned up at this eventDelna
Avatar 2 not delayed as no release date fixed: Producer
Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau has rejected rumours about delay of Avatar 2, saying there is no question of delay as a date for its release was never set.In India to oversee the 3D release of Titanic, Jon told IANS," Avatar 2 has not been delayed. We never set a date for it to delay it. We are in very early stages of pre-production and we want to put all the pieces together before we formally announce a date."Jon is James Cameron's partner in producing both Titanic and Avatar.And like the
Sujoy Ghosh: Sonnys death was the turning point in The godfather
When I watched Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather for the first time, I hadn’t read the book then. I was a teenager, but the memories are vivid. I remember being spellbound, sucked into the drama and left with my mind blown. Not having read the book, every part of the drama was a surprise to me.As soon as I was introduced to Michael Corleone, I liked him. Honest, simple and innocent, Al Pacino brought a vulnerability so required for the role. You couldn’t help but root for the
Marriage is far away from the horizon: Jacqueline Fernandez
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who’s been linked to filmmaker Sajid Khan in the past couple of months, has been dodging rumours of her engagement with him. Though they have been snapped together on several occasions, she refuses to talk about her personal life and denies all rumours linking her to Sajid.“If I was in a relationship, there is no reason for me to want to deny it. Being in love is a beautiful feeling, and I would never be ashamed to accept it. But here, it is frustrating to keep
Arshad Warsi and Boman Iranis laughing mornings
Actor Arshad Warsi apparently dislikes early morning shoots. Khabru says that Arshad prefers to wake up to breakfast in bed and spend mornings with this wife and kids instead. In fact, he had such an early morning shoot just the other day and being the professional that he is, Arshad did turn up on the sets on time. But he was far from complaining that day. Why? Because he had actor Boman Irani on the sets with him for company. And khabru says that both Boman and Arshad have a blast, cracking
The Tatler: Minisha Lambas health woes
Actor Minisha Lamba, who was recently the emcee for a sporting event in the city, apparently wasn’t keeping too well on the scheduled day. But khabru says that the actor, who had promised to be present throughout, stayed on even after the game got over to just dub for her portions. The actor was apparently scheduled to attend a party after that but she gave that a miss to make sure the dubbing goes on smoothly as the match is scheduled to be aired in this week. The organisers of the event are
Umesh Kulkarni, the honest filmmaker
In a central Mumbai hotel, Umesh Kulkarni welcomes guests for the music launch of Masala — a film he is producing in partnership with his writer-actor friend Girish Kulkarni. The duo seems to have a knack of making films that are critically acclaimed as well as commercially successful. These include Deool, which won the National Award earlier this month, and Valu (2008), where a bull plays the lead role. Only Vihir (2010) failed to get a commercial release despite getting rave reviews in the
I'm ready for another innings in action: Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar took a well-thought break from kicking and boxing in films, but now is back to the action genre with Rowdy Rathore. The Khiladi of Bollywood says he is absolutely geared for the new innings. “It’s been some two to three years that I have stayed away from action movies. It’s because when my son (Aarav) was two years old, I was scared that what if something happened to me…that’s why I was off action,” Akshay said here Monday night. The 44-year-old established himself as
No cell-phones on Remo D'Souza's sets!
With the rise in cases of shoot leaks happening from film sets these days, where footage recorded on mobile cameras being uploaded on online sites is not unheard of, it seems like filmmaker Remo D’Souza is in no mood to take any such risks. The choreographer-turned-director is at present shooting for some elaborate dance sequences for his film ABCD (Any Body Can Dance) with his lead actor Lauren Gottlieb (of So You Think You Can Dance fame) admits to being wary of his sequences finding their
Honey, I shrunk the poster
The minimalist posters DDLJ alongside the original postersThe beaten up hero looks at his lover from a train that has just started to pull out of a station in rural Punjab. The woman pleads with her authoritarian father to set her free. The patriarch suddenly lets go of her arm. The woman flips her hair back and runs towards the hero, who now has his hand outstretched. Their palms finally touch. The hero pulls her into the train compartment. A nation sighs and box office history is made.To the
Shahid Kapoor: Version 2.0
First came reports of actor Shahid Kapoor’s wild partying ways in Goa, even as rumours of a link-up with actor Shraddha Kapoor abound back home. These were soon followed up with talks of the actor dating Bolly newbie Nargis Fakhri and there was also buzz that the two had been spending days together at the actor’s bachelor pad. Though there’ve been no confirmations of the actor being in a serious relationship with either, these recent escapades of the actor have set tongues wagging in
'Kolaveri Di' crosses 50 million hits
"Kolaveri Di" Monday crossed 50 million hits on YouTube, revealing that music lovers have yet to get over southern superstar Dhanush's unusual song. Till Monday afternoon, 50,086,633 hits were recorded.Thanks to its peppy, catchy tune and bilingual lyrics, the song went viral when it was launched on the internet Nov 16 and got more than a million hits within a day of its release. Dhanush, who is Tamil matinee idol Rajinikanth's son-in-law, penned the lyrics in English and Tamil and even sung
Shazahn Padamsee plans to get inked?
Recently, actors Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson declared their love for each other by getting each other’s name inked on their hands. It seems like young actor Shazahn Padamsee is keen to follow suit, as she apparently plans to get the alphabet ‘A’ carved on her.If gossip mongers are to be believed then the name of her love interest begins with the alphabet A. This comes after recent reports suggested that Shazahn has got a new man in her life.“A few weeks back, Shazahn was apparently
Isha Sharvani: Like breath itself
If she can boggle you with her extremely pliable, gravity defying antics on stage, offstage, Isha Sharvani can leave you equally pleased you with a rather patient ear and well-thought out answers to your questions.A performer with a calendar choc-a-bloc with scheduled performances around the country and the world — she was all set to take off to Muscat for an international film festival when we caught up with her — Isha is really looking forward to April for the M.A.D Festival. An open-air
Nicole Scherzinger wants Lewis Hamilton to propose
Nicole Scherzinger with Lewis HamiltonNicole Scherzinger is reportedly looking forward to the day when boyfriend Lewis Hamilton will propose to her as she is keen to marry him and have his babies.The ex-Pussycat Doll’s wish to settle down with the McLaren driver was what reportedly led to their split last year.However, Scherzinger, 33, who is back with former love Hamilton, hinted she wanted Formula 1 driver to propose.“I would like to get married one day but it’s not just up to me,”
Raveena Tandons love for Rajasthan
Actor Raveena Tandon loves natural beauty as opposed to man made ones, and she experienced pure bliss when she visited the state of Rajasthan recently.In fact, the actor was so impressed with the serenic beauty there that she just couldn't stop posting updates through her account on micro-blogging site Twitter. She apparently loved everything about the state — right from the new Jaipur airport to the Birla mandir, the tea gardens and the peace and calm there. "In the hotel gardens, nip in the
How National Award winning actor Appukutty waited on success
Appukutty in a still from Azhagarsamiyin KuthiraiMoviegoers might find themselves recollecting the plot of the1964 Tamil film Server Sundaram when they realise that Appukutty, now a National Award-winning actor for his turn in Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (The Horse of Azhagarsami), had worked in several hotels and restaurants as a cleaner and server before he turned to acting.“Life was not kind to me,” says Appukutty, whose real name is Shiva Balan. Originally from Nathan Kinaru, a remote
No shame in auditioning!: Aarya Babbar
Actor Aarya Babbar, who has been a part of several critically-acclaimed films and Box Office hits in recent times — from Ready to Guru to Jail — is maha-excited about finally having bagged a project with his dream director. Apparently, the actor, who has been signed on by Vishal Bhardwaj for the Imran Khan starrer Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Man Dola, can hardly wait to begin shooting for this one. This, despite the fact that he’s not had a long break in a while now. According to a source, the
Rakesh Omprakash Mehra's great pains for cross border shoots
When you are making a film on a real life person or instance, the locations used to shoot become of utmost importance in giving an authentic feel to the movie. Filmmaker Rakesh Omprakash Mehra is one of the few directors who is known to go to great lengths to bring that authenticity to his films. But this time he surprised his entire team with the extent he went to get permissions to shoot at a particular location.“Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is based on the legendary sprinter Milkha Singh’s life.
Up close and personal with Shekhar Kapur
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is on mission Qyuki, and no, it’s not a new film. Qyuki (which means becausein Hindi) is a social media initiative, where people make a chain of stories by sharing it in whatever form available to them — video, audio and so on. Joining him in this new form of enterainment is none other than music maestro AR Rahman. “The world is shrinking and soon there will be no borders and boundaries as it’ll become one big ‘Blogistan’. I know it sounds a tad weird, but I
Zayed Khan spotted at a night club
Several celebrities were spotted at a suburban nightclub in MumbaiAshish Sajnani (left) and Hanif
Gurmeet Chaudhary celebrates success
Sashi and Sumeet Mittal hasted this do to celebrate the success of their recent shows and also announce the launch of their upcoming showKritika
Networking is important, says Prachi Desai
For actor Prachi Desai, networking was all about going out and meeting her friends, until an imposter on micro-blogging site, Twitter, prompted her to rethink her decision to join the bandwagon. She reveals, “I am not on Twitter yet but I am going to join in a few days. When I was shooting with Abhishek (Bachchan) in Jaipur, he casually asked me if I was on Twitter because he saw my name on the website. Abhi is very tech savvy and he said the person on the website didn’t sound anything like
Bollywood actresses rule the box office!
Ever since Bollywood’s witnessed a sudden surge in the number of films entering the elusive 100-crore club in recent times, this most-coveted bracket is now emerging as the benchmark of success in the industry. But it’s not just the big boys of B-Town, who are walking away with the laurels of being strong players of the 100-crore club. Trade suggests that actresses too are increasingly being credited as being just as important players in the market, if not more.In pic: Kajal
Arnab Ray: Today, I shall tell you the story of Agent Vinod
Did you know that this Saif Ali Khan is not the first Agent Vinod… that there was someone before him?I thought not.The original Agent Vinod was a character in a movie called, surprise of surprise, Agent Vinod, released in 1977.Article continues below the advertisement...It was a landmark year for international intrigue. Times were so bad that Iftikaar, known to play the staid police commissioner who encircles the bad guys from all sides (“Police ne tumhe chaaron taraf se gher liya hai”),
Model Miranda Kerr on top of the game
Australian models Miranda Kerr, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Jennifer Hawkins and Elle Macpherson have all made it to the top earning model list. An international magazine has come up with a list of the 11 highest paid models in the world. According to the list, the Melbourne-born model earns 100,000 dollars a week, making her one of the highest paid models on the planet, the Daily Telegraph reported. Supermodel mum Kerr has a net worth of 11.4 million dollars, while Hawkins earns 5 million dollars a
Is Rihanna dating Ashton Kutcher?
Singer Rihanna will reportedly join Ashton Kutcher's Kabbalah group after it was revealed that she has been secretly dating the actor since December.It is said that they have been seeing each other for two months after having exchanged numbers at a party in December. Also Rihanna is contemplating joining Kutcher's Kaballah group whilst she works in Los Angeles to produce her new album as she is fascinated with the religion, reports the Sun.co.uk.“They are two single people having a fling, so
The Silent Poet Borun Thokchom's ode to Irom Sharmila
It took him four years to make a film that lasts only 17 minutes. But the effort was worth it for Borun Thokchom, a journalist and budding filmmaker from Manipur, who won the National Award for best debut director for his documentary, The Silent Poet, which highlights the poetic side of Manipur?s iron lady, Irom Sharmila Chanu.The film shows footage of Sharmila?s life under custody ? her scribing a notebook inside a highly-guarded hospital prison. The human rights activist has been charged with
I'm still single: Nargis Fakhri
Pakistani-American actress Nargis Fakhri rubbished rumours of a romantic link-up with Shahid Kapoor and says she is still single. "That was pretty interesting because I woke up in the morning and didn't even know that I had moved into somebody's house. Everything is a rumour. I am still single, unfortunately because I would love to meet someone lovely," the 32-year-old said. Nargis attended Shahid's birthday celebrations in Goa, supposedly sparking off the rumours."Yeah, there were a lot many
Little doses of humour
For a play that is tagged as an out-and-out comedy, Little Did They Know doesn’t really leave you in splits, except for the one-off moments which, by the way, don’t spring up too often in the two-hour long ‘comedy’. But little did we know!The plot, in this Out of the Box production, that relies solely on a five-member theatre group headed by a not-so-efficient and rather docile Sindhi director tends to become a tad boring and dull — till the entry of Dominique Everest — a salesman
Nobody owns me!: Akshay Kumar
Actor Akshay Kumar seems to balance between his solo-starrers and films with ensemble casts, just as seamlessly as he juggles between action and comedy. And just like he points out that there are no favourites between the two genres, Akshay insists that he has no hang-ups about sharing screen space with other actors. But though he doesn’t mind working with some of them many times over, he refuses to belong to any camp. As we catch up with the star for a quick tete-a-tete, Akshay gets candid
Friday, March 23, 2012
Career can be lonely: Jennifer Lawrence
Actor Jennifer Lawrence says her life can be lonely because she is so busy with her career.The 21-year-old, who said she enjoyed travelling around the world to promote her movies, also admitted she misses her family and friends, reported contactmusic.com. “You stay in these amazing hotel suites and I love the travelling and the people I work with, but yes, it’s a lonely lifestyle,” the actress told Stylist magazine.“It took me years to find the friends I’ve got. I’ve got five or six
Socialising is a full-time job, says Prachi Desai
Actor Prachi Desai, who made an efflortless transition from television to films, is now pretty much settled, in terms of the choice of films and the roles she is being offered.The actor, who is currently shooting for Bol Bachchan with actor Abhishek Bachchan, says this film is very special for her. Besides her co-star, what she’s most excited about is a special dance number that she recently shot for the film. “I personally look at item numbers as any other trend. When I was in school, it
In pics: World's richest lingerie models
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KK's first album Pal is his favourite, still
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Why me, asks Genelia Deshmukh
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Jayanthi and Anu Prabhakar pick out their favourite Ugadi moments
Mention Ugadi and veteran actress Jayanthi gets into flashback mode.“Fond memories of my mother are attached with Ugadi. When I was a young girl, it was a huge affair. Nowadays people just prepare the bevu-bella (neem and jaggery) and get done with the festivities. But back then my mother used to prepare a special drink made of neem, mango and jaggery as well and serve it along with the customary bevu-bella,” she recalls.And did she also fuss about eating the bitter neem leaves? “Actually
I?m fed up of sequels, says Riteish Deshmukh
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Kangna Ranaut follows Rekha and Smita Patil's footsteps
Actress Kangna Ranaut, who plays John Abraham's girlfriend in Shootout at Wadala, is in awe of her character in the underworld movie and says it is similar to what Smita Patil and Rekha did. "I play John's love interest. My character is similar to the characters played by Smita Patil and Rekha in the 1970s and 1980s," the 24-year-old said here at a party organised for the film. The National Award winning actress, who is working with John for the first time, is happy to have got the opportunity.
Aniruddha Guha reviews Agent Vinod
Film: Agent VinodDirector: Sriram RaghavanCast: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Adil HussainRating: **“Sharaabi hai, laundibaaz hai. Ek gandi aadat aur hai. Imaandaar hai.” These lines played out in one of the Agent Vinod promos, with shots of Saif Ali Khan beating up goons, serenading women, the works. It’s a different story when you watch the film. Our man rarely ever reaches for the bottle, and is never in bed with a lady. Not a hint of badass-ness, no wile. Heck, even the line’s not
Lavni fever on Pavitra Rishta
Buzz is that there’s much celebration in store for the audience on today’s episode of Zee TV’s Pavitra Rishta, as the characters gear up to celebrate Gudi Padwa. According to sources, there will be a sequence where actors Mrinalini Tyagi and Asha Negi will be seen performing a Lavni.But while the sequence was canned without a hitch, a source reveals that it was not all hunky- dory initially, as the two actors were completely unacquainted with the traditional Maharashtrian dance style and
Anil Kapoor not shy of taking cop roles
It’s not the first time that actor Anil Kapoor will be seen playing a cop on the big screen, in his forthcoming films, Roger Donaldson’s Cities, as well as in Tezz and Sanjay Gupta’s Shootout At Wadala. But like the actor is quick to point out, all the roles couldn’t be more different. “I don’t think they can be compared. All are far too apart in terms of the story, character and the backdrop,” says the actor. But ask him if he enjoys getting into a cop’s shoes and Anil
No catfights for Zareen Khan
Contrary to popular belief that two actresses cannot be friends, actor Zareen Khan has been bonding with not two, but three of them. The actor, who is a part of a multi-star cast in an upcoming film is apparently extremely friendly with all the girls in the movie.Zareen may be relatively new to the industry, but she apparently bonded very well with her co-star Asin, who is doing her first multi-starrer Bollywood film. Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is equally new to the industry and so is Shazahn
Clash of the Bollywood biggies
The last quarter in Bollywood calendar is also considered the most exciting one, what with a majority of the biggies lined up at the BO during the Diwali to Christmas phase. And this year, the excitement seems to have multiplied by several notches, as industry insiders and trade are predicting a takkar at the BO like never before.In pic: Salman
Adele on mission to slim down
Adele wants to lose weight and is reportedly on a fitness routine to drop two dress sizes before summer.Having shed several pounds after undergoing surgery on her vocal chords last year, the ‘Someone Like You’ hit maker has also quit smoking and is said to been keen to continue her good work.“Adele has found so much more energy now she’s quit smoking. She really wants to get healthier, now that she’s halfway there,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling Sun newspaper.“She had
I dont need stars for my films: Abhishek Pathak
Fresh faces: Amita Pathak and Pulkit SamratHe?s a young industry boy. And when his first production, Pyar Ka Punchnama (PKP), turned out to be a sleeper hit, Abhishek Pathak had already planned his next course of action ? Bittoo Boss. The name and the promos have already attracted quite a bit of attention, what with the bright colours, fresh faces and all the naach-gaana. And if the title rings a bell, no, there?s no similarity to anything seen or heard before.?The title of the film came with
Jacqueline Fernandez?s animal affair
We hear a lot about B-Town celebs and their love for animals. Same is for actor Jacqueline Fernandez, whose love for animals is a known fact.But the actor has taken it upon herself to take this love and turn it into something productive. The actor is now urging her friends in the industry to turn their affection into protection and safeguard of animals.Jacqueline is an avid animal lover, who not only has her own pets but is associated with other welfare organisations for animals too. “She
Pakistan ban won't affect Agent Vinod revenues: Saif Ali Khan
Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan isn't perturbed over Pakistan banning Agent Vinod, saying that very little revenue would be lost by the restriction imposed on his home production, which is releasing Friday."We have lost some revenue, just around Rs1 crore. They are always banning our movies. Kurbaan was also banned," Saif told IANS adding that "We also shot in Pakistan without their permission.""Agent Vinod is for Indians but it is not against Pakistanis," said Saif and added with a smile: "But I
Kangana Ranaut shines at special kids' felicitation
Bollywood hottie Kangana Ranaut joined other celebs to felicitate special kids of an NGO, on the occasion of the NGO’s 15th anniversary. The event also saw these celebrities coming together to celebrate politico Sachin Ahir’s birthday. But it was Kangana, who grabbed all the attention in her demure look, as she interacted with the kids and gave away the awards to them. She left early, while comedian Raju Shrivastav kept everyone entertained. Others who were present included Kishen Kumar,
Music without bars
What started as a mission by two visually impaired, but musically blessed, youngsters, is now an established entity in the music loop. Founded by Keval Liladhar Haria and Deepak Govind Bedsa, rock band Udaan is now a 10-member band — comprising of proficient singers, percussionists, pianists, guitarists and sitar Players. The band is a culmination of the fervent dream of these 10 members, to take flight in the world and reach out to people through their music. Their versatile repertoire
Neil Nitin Mukes takes a break
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is partying in Goa. But this is not a filmi party, in fact, the actor is holidaying there with his nephews. Neil, say sources, often rues about how he doesn't get enough time to spend with his nephews, so he finally took some time off from the shooting of Shortcut Romeo and headed to Goa."His nephews are thrilled, to say the least. Neil took five days off and kept his promise of spending quality time with them. But we're sure that Neil will have withdrawl pangs once he
Priyanka Chopra to patent her smile?
Actor Priyanka Chopra who likes to flash her pearlies is apparently considering a unique way to ensure that no one copies her toothy grin. If sources are to be believed, then PC these days is apparently having lengthy discussions with her brand lawyers to figure a way to patent her smile. You read right — the actor apparently wants to make sure that her smile is not commercially exploited by dentists. “Priyanka recently got to know that a bunch of dentists are promising young girls to come
A Minute With: Irrfan, formerly Irrfan Khan
Irrfan is probably India's most successful export to Hollywood, having tasted success with experimental roles in several critically acclaimed films such as Slumdog Millionaire and A Mighty Heart. But the 40-something actor said he has no plans to move to Hollywood. His last Bollywood outing, Paan Singh Tomar, based on the true story of an Indian athlete who turns into a dreaded outlaw, pleased critics and was a sleeper hit at the Indian box-office this month. Irrfan spoke to Reuters about
Govinda joins in for Birthday cheers
Bonny Dugal celebrated his birthday with friends from the industryAditya Raj Kapoor (L) was seen bonding with Natalia
Alfred Hitchcock bombarded Tippi Hedren 'with crude sexual overtures'
Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren The Birds star Tippi Hedren has revealed that Alfred Hitchcock had become dangerously obsessed with her during his 40-year career.She also claims that Hitchcock’s blondes lived in fear of the ‘sadistic’ director.Hedren, a former model, was then 34 and more than 30 years his junior, the Daily Mail reported. She had a six-year-old daughter — now the movie star Melanie Griffith — and was about to get married to a second husband, her agent Noel
Ugadi: Lifes a bitter sweet symphony
Aayush and Aishwarya listen as Priyanka tells them the story of UgadiUgadi is here and like the rest of Bangalore, actor Upendra’s household is also buzzing with activity.The entire family has gathered to herald the new (Hindu calendar) year and Uppi’s actor wife Priyanka is at the helm of affairs. “Uppi, who has been very busy of late, has taken a day’s break to be with the family today. We will perform a pooja, seek the blessings of elders and then distribute bevu-bella (neem and
Eva Longoria to meet Baradk Obama
Actor Eva Longoria will visit President Barack Obama next week in Washington to discuss education, immigration and the economy. And she is nervous. “I’m always nervous (about meeting him). It’s the president of the United States. You should always get nervous,” people.com quoted Longoria as saying.Longoria recently celebrated her 37th birthday. “I feel very excited about my life and I’m excited about things to come,” she added.
Salman Khans wedding photographer finalised!
Salman Khan may not have finalized his bride yet but the photographer for his wedding is said to have been booked.The latest addition to actor’s brigade, Pulkit Samrat, has reportedly offered to shoot the actor’s marriage.Pulkit will be making his debut with the forthcoming film ‘Bittoo Boss’.He plays a wedding photographer and has been trained well for his part.
Julia Roberts pretty high on Tarsem Singh
Julia Roberts with Tarsem SinghPretty Woman actor Julia Roberts has said the chance to work with Indian-origin film director Tarsem Singh was one of the big draws of Mirror Mirror.Roberts admits she is a big fan of Singh, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “It was just Tarsem. I’m so crazy about that guy, there’s no two ways about it. He’s so remarkable and his point of view is so original and massive. I really just wanted to have lunch with him,” the actress told moviehole.net. “I didn’t
Lady Gaga is afraid of rodents
Lady Gaga has said that her parents’ posh apartment in New York is infested with rats and they leave her screaming whenever she encounters them.The hugely successful pop star was born and brought up in New York City. She revealed that the rodents turn up when she’s cooking.“There are no longer cockroaches, there are now more mice,” the Sun quoted her as saying. “They sometimes pop up in the kitchen when I am cooking, and you hear me screaming,” she
Responsibilities, renewal, and all that is in-between
Today’s Gudi Padwa. And it stands for auspicious new beginnings, a time of renewal. Which might be very welcome, in the current climate, given the gloomy environment around, both at home (mixed reactions to the budget) and globally (Europe’s financial woes have got other countries edgy too).The weather’s not helping spread cheer either, now that summer’s sweltering has finally gripped us, late March. Traditionally, March has not exactly been a spread-the-cheer month, what with exams and
Jennifer Lopez denies secret wedding to beau Casper Smart
Jennifer Lopez has dismissed reports claiming that she married toyboy Casper Smart in a secret ceremony.The superstar found a photo of herself on the cover of this week’s Star magazine alongside the headline, J.Lo Married in Mexico!The accompanying article alleges the singer and actress married dancer Smart in a low-key ceremony onboard a yacht - with no guests in attendance. The story also suggested Lopez had signed a prenuptial agreement promising her new husband 1 million dollars a year
Bollywood biggies overload
The last quarter in Bollywood calendar is also considered the most exciting one, what with a majority of the biggies lined up at the BO during the Diwali to Christmas phase. And this year, the excitement seems to have multiplied by several notches, as industry insiders and trade are predicting a takkar at the BO like never before.Never mind the doomsday theories predicting the world’s end on December 21, apna B-Town’s all excited about the big ticket releases ahead. In fact with Shah Rukh
Why Katy Perry taped down her breasts
Katy Perry has undergone major transformation for her video ‘Part of Me’ which is the lead single of her ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’.In her latest video, which is to accompany her new single the ‘Firework’ hitmaker is seen furiously hacking off her hair.In Ben Mor directed video, the Popstar sports a dramatically different haircut and is also seen taping down her breasts and putting on a hooded jumper after deciding to join the marines following an emotional break-up
SC serves notice to Subhash Ghai in land allocation case
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Maharashtra government, Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai, PIL petitioner Rajendra Lakshman Sontakke and others on a plea by union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh challenging the "extremely grave strictures" passed against him by the Bombay High Court in a land allocation case when he was chief minister of Maharashtra.Union cabinet Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh had moved the Supreme Court challenging the "extremely grave strictures" passed against him by
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