The two-time National award winner and Bollywood's most regarded actor Ajay Devgan celebrates his 40th birthday today.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wish Ajay Devgan Happy Birthday
'Cheers...' celebrates dad's 50 years in Bollywood: Sunny Deol
By Robin Bansal, New Delhi, April 2 : After 'Apne', Sunny Deol is once again teaming up with dad Dharmendra and younger brother Bobby for 'Cheers - Celebrate Life'. The actor-filmmaker says the film is a celebration of his father's 50 years in Bollywood.
Shoojit Sircar's next film on Sri Lanka
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, April 2 : Shoojit Sircar, who went to Kashmir to film his love story 'Yahaan', is geared up to can his next movie 'Jaffna' in war-hit Sri Lanka and claims it is the first Hindi film to be made on the problems of the conflict-torn island nation.
Men my age get better roles: Farida Jalal
By Ruchika Kher, New Delhi, April 2 : She has played mother to the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Akshay Kumar in Hindi films, but veteran actress Farida Jalal has now returned to the small screen with 'Balika Vadhu'. She says a lack of good roles for women her age in Bollywood led her to turn to television.
Interesting Facts and Figures: Amrita Arora
Amrita Arora was born January 31, 1981 is a Bollywood actress.
Arora was born in Mumbai, India to a Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp and a Punjabi father, Anil Mehta.
She is 5' 4 1/2" tall,
The funny story behind a memorable song
Veteran lyricist Verma Malik passed away few days back on March 15th.
He had written a quiet a good number of memorable songs and one of the most famous amongst them has been the Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai number from Devendra Goel’s Aadmi Sadak Ka which released in the year 1977. This song has been a perennial favourite of all the bands that play during the weddingread more @ news dloadmp3.com
Shahrukh v/s Salman
Again there is a clash between our Khans but this time it is nothing personal but the box office.
Both Shah Rukh and Salman Khan’s movie is releasing on the same day, 3rd of July, Shah Rukh’s Dulha Mil Gaya and Salman’s Wanted Dead or Alive. Both the Khans are not sharing a healthy relationship since Katrina’s birtread more @ news dloadmp3.com
Who will win SRK’s heart?
Shahrukh, Juhi, Shiamak join Sourav Ganguly in a glittering finale.
They have the Energy, Style, Poise, Personality, Attitude, Grace, Rhythm, and Fire within themselves to make it to SRK’s Kolkata Knight Riders cheeread more @ news dloadmp3.com
Prabhu Deva’s hoping to shine
Actor- Dance maestro- director Prabhu Deva has proved his mettle as an actor here too but his B –Town directorial debut, 'Wanted' has been in the making for long.
Wanted - Big budget money spinners; not small successes
By Joginder Tuteja, I write this piece with a lot of hope. And an optimistic man that I am, I am quite sure that tide will change for better as Bollywood moves out of first quarter of the year.
Nagesh Kukunoor Turns Akshay Kumar’s Stunt Director
By Subhash K Jha, When during a long Canadian schedule of his ambitious project 8 By 10, the non-Indian stunt director turned out to be a bit of fraud the director Nagesh Kukunoor decided to direct some of the stunts himself. And rightly so,considering Akshay Kumar’s plays Nagesh’s doppelganger in the film.
Not Fair: Fair-Skinned Neil Being Forced To Look Shades Darker
By Subhash K Jha, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif looked so gora together on screen in Kabir Khan’s New York that one of them had to tone down the fairness-quotient.
Arjun Mathur’s hat-trick with Shah Rukh Khan
Arjun Mathur who made a mark with his recent releases Luck By Chance and Barah Aana is working with Shah Rukh Khan in My Name is Khan.
But this is not the first time the newcomer has got in the same frame with the superstar. In fact Arjun’s managed a hat-trick working with the King Khan so early in his career.
Abhay Deol admits being in a relationship
New age cinema’s new poster boy Abhay Deol has a girl friend tucked away in New York but the actor is shying away from revealing about it.
Asin’s London Dreams
London Dreams is surely regarded as most anticipated film of Asin after the success of Ghajini.
Here in London Dreams, Asin is love interest of both Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.
We spoke to close source from the movie about her role and more,
Filmmaker Prakash Jha declares assets worth Rupees.550 million
Patna, April 2 : Filmmaker Prakash Jha, contesting from the Bihar's West Champaran constituency, has declared in an affidavit that he has personal assets worth Rupees.55 crore (Rupees.550 million).
Voting must be made compulsory in India: Aamir Khan
An extract of an interview with Aamir Khan
At the press conference held for an NGO called ADR (Association of Democratic Reform) Aamir Khan was very candid on his views about the upcoming Loksabha elections and many things related to politics. Here is a brief tête-à-tête with the actor-filmmaker.
Snoop Dogg latest to join the Slumdog Millionaire bandwagon
Controversial American rapper Snoop Dogg is the latest international celebrity to join the Slumdog Millionaire bandwagon.
Bani still remembers Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se concluded this month on Zee TV and even though Prachi Desai was no longer with the show when it wrapped up, the original Bani still misses her debut show.
Nikhil Advani follows Anil Kapoor to Hollywood
Anil Kapoor has signed up with the Los Angeles based talent agency International Creative Management (ICM), whose clients include Megan Fox and Mickey Rourke.
Happy Birthday Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan rings in his 40th birthday today. Actor, producer, director son, boyfriend, husband, father, he has played all these roles to the hilt in his life and can proudly state that he is man with few regrets. Life has so far been quite good for Devgan.
A Disappointed Sanju Goes on Film Signing Spree
So finally the Supreme Court announced its decision and Sanjay Dutt has been barred from contesting the elections from Lucknow on a Samajwadi Party ticket. A disappointed Sanju is believed to have gone on a film signing spree.
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She is someone whose eternally glowing face makes even the sunshine suffer from an inferiority complex. She is none other than the 'sorted' Tisca Chopra, whose superlatively superlative performance in the smash hit Taare Zameen Par earned her accolades by a ton, and still continues to do so.
"If I'm told I can't fight the election, I'll continue to work with Amar Singhji" - Sanjay Dutt
The Supreme Court verdict barring Sanjay Dutt from contesting elections came as a big blow to the actor and his supporters in the Samajwadi Party, particularly Amar Singh.
"Please stop comparing my film with Provoked" - Deepa Mehta
Deepa Mehta is fed up of being asked if her film Heaven On Earth is similar to Jagmohan Mundhra's Provoked.
Asin appears in dual role as her second Hindi film gets ready to release
There is good news for all Asin fans. After being seen in Ghajini, she would be seen in Dasavatharam which releases next Friday. Though the Tamil version was released worldwide in June last year, the dubbed Hindi version is arriving after a gap of nearly a year.
Wishing Ajay Devgan a very happy Birthday
Its basic general knowledge that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. But today's Birthday boy is one 'son' who will never set; instead he has set many guidelines for others to follow and attain success! We are indeed talking about the one and only Vishal Devgan aka Ajay Devgan, the illustrious son of the ace fight master Veeru Devgan.
Neil Nitin Mukesh had to get a tanned look for Aa Dekhen Zara & New York
Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif looked so gora together on screen in Kabir Khan's New York that one of them had to tone down the fairness-quotient.
Nagesh Kukunoor turns Akshay Kumar's stunt director
When during a long Canadian schedule of his ambitious project 8X10 Tasveer , the stunt director turned out to be a bit of fraud, director Nagesh Kukunoor decided to direct some of the stunts himself. And rightly so, considering Akshay Kumar plays Nagesh's doppelganger in the film.
Aamir Khan launches Voter Awareness campaign
On the eve of the parliamentary elections, actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan launched a nationwide Voter Awareness campaign in association with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW).The campaign's theme 'Sache ko chune, Achche ko chune' means 'Vote for integrity, Vote for good people' and urges citizens to make an informed choice.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Imran, Farhan Come Together for a Cause
It was the 200th show of Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal's Vagina Monologues and Imran Khan, Farhan and Zoya Akhtar had been invited to take part in this show to raise awareness about violence against women.
Katrina is a Barbie Doll Now
The Lakme Fashion week has got off to roaring start with the controversy regarding the Barbie doll. It seems that originally it was to have been Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was to take to the ramp as Barbie. But she has pipped by Katrina Kaif.
Mehul Kumar to Make Krantiveer Sequel
Close on the heels of Vishesh films Raaz 2, the second in the series, other producers and directors too seem to have been bitten by the sequel bug. Of course, besides Raaz, there was the Dhoom series as well. The news is that producer Mehul Kumar too seems to be keen on making a sequel.
Bipasha Looking for Big Films
Actress Bipasha Basu has been around for quite a while now and really does not need to prove herself. The actress, who recently has a release in Aa Dekhen Zara, where she was cast opposite Neil Nitin Mukesh, is now looking for big films.
Hook Ya Crook Not Based on Hollywood Flick
The rumour doing the rounds is that David Dhawan's Hook Ya Crook, which has been written by writer turned director Rensil D'Silva, is actually based on Hollywood flick, The Longest Yard. But Rensil is believed to have denied it.
Ajay, Fardeen and Mugdha wish ALL THE BEST for Car Rally to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Cast members Mugdha Godse, Ajay Devgan and Fardeen Khan wish 'ALL THE BEST' and flag off car rally to support Breast cancer awareness campaign by Lavassa Women's Drive, an initiative by the Tata Memorial hospital.
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Mallika Sherawat to endorse Playboy?
She came, she saw (or is it 'showed'), she conquered! We are indeed talking about the one and only Mallika Sherawat. After having won everyone's hearts alike with her superlative performance in Murder, Mallika went onto become one of Bollywood's most prized and desirable possession, a tag that she carries with her till today, with elan!
Percept makes payments to T-Series to save Tasveer 8x10
If the present day recession wasn't enough, Bollywood had almost faced yet another setback in the form of the stalling of the release date of Akshay Kumar's most awaited film Tasveer 8 X 10. For the uninitiated, the film's release date had almost got postponed due to bouncing of the cheque of Rs. 6.67 crores, which was issued by Percept Picture to T-Series.
Bollywood back to square one looks at Akki for that elusive hit
It's back to square one for Bollywood as the beginning of second quarter of 2009 sees eyes set on Akshay Kumar all over again.
8 x 10 TASVEER claims to be original
From quite sometime there have been talks going around that Nagesh Kukunoor's 8 X10 TASVEER being similar to Aamir Khan's recent hit GHAJINI.
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Aishwarya & Akshay receive Padmashri
It was a proud moment for Bachchans & Kumars here on Tuesday morning when their respective family member - Bollywood's two jewels - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Akshay Kumar were conferred with the prestigious Padmashri awards at a function in New Delhi. The function took place at Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Advance booking opens for 8X10 TASVEER
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Ajay Devgan to spend his birthday with family
Ajay Devgan is currently busy shooting for his home production film ALL THE BEST in Lonawala. It is heard that 2nd April being Ajay's birthday, he won't be shooting and spending all his time with the family.
Bollywood box-office report of the week
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Gul gets disciplined
Gul Panag is one of the principal protagonists in RANN. However, there is an interesting story that goes behind her preparation for the film. Apparently, every day, before reporting for her 9'o clock call for the shoot, she goes for a quick run, a regime that she has been following throughout her professional stint.
angna to sue a leading publication
This is to place on record that a completely false and defamatory article appeared today on Kangna Ranaut, in one of the leading publication stating the actor was claiming to be younger than she really is. The article displayed an obvious intention by sources quoted to damage the reputation of Kangna Ranaut.
Kareena to flaunt her body once again!
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Sajid Nadiadwala praises Kareena
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Sajid spends 8 lakhs on Kareena!
The big budgeted movie KAMBAKKHT ISHQ has even got bigger. For a dance sequence Sajid Nadiadwala specially ordered a dress from Paris for Kareena.
When Vivek compared Vaishali with Madhuri & Kareena
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No new project for me now: Irrfan Khan
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, April 1 : He is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, but for now Irrfan Khan has stopped signing on new assignments because he wants to focus on the role of a steeplechase runner in Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Paan Singh Tomar'.
'Bipasha Bollywood's most experimental dresser'
By Shilpa Raina, New Delhi, April 1 : He has dressed Bollywood divas like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, but designer Gavin Miguel says Bipasha Basu outshines them all when it comes to experimental dressing. She will surprise everyone with her new look in forthcoming film 'Pankh', he predicts.
John Abraham makes diet chart for Shreyas Talpade
New Delhi, April 1 : John Abraham, whose sculpted body is something most youngsters desire, is busy helping actor Shreyas Talpade to get into shape these days.
Rishi’s back with Russian co-star
In Raj Kapoor’s classic’ Mera Naam Joker’, Rishi Kapoor played the younger version of his dad. In the film, which was made way back in 1970, Russian artist Kseniya Ryabinkina was one of the leading ladies.
Hrithik- Imtiaz’s new team
Hrithik Roshan’s been experimenting with the kind of films he’s doing and after Anurag Basu in ‘Kites’ he’s set to work with Imtiaz Ali now. But of course after finishing another interesting project with Sanjay Leela Bhansali opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Munnabhai banned from Lok Sabha Elections
It’s sad news to all Munnabhai well-wishers and Samajwadi party leaders that Sanjay Dutt won’t be contesting this year's Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow.
Rubina’s going places too
It’s not just Freida Pinto who seems to be getting a lot of attention (some of it undue) post ‘Slum Dog Millionaire’.
Sajid Nadiadwala praises Kareena.
Sajid Nadiadwala’s 'Kambakkht Ishq' is already creating ripples. The audiences are liking the Hollywood feel that the movie displays also they are liking the chemistry between Akshay and Kareena.
Tasveer claims to be original
Well, there have been some talks about Nagesg Kukunoor’s ‘8 x10 Tasveer’ being similar to Aamir Khan’s recent hit ‘Ghajini’.
Kareena’s Role Being Fleshed Out In Agent Vinod ….Sriram Raghavan Wants It Real, Saif-Kareena Want The Spy Drama Hot
By Subhash K Jha, Now that Kareena Kapoor is finally going to be part of Saif Ali Khan’s production plans no stone is being left unturned to ensure her presence is justified in the Khan-produced venture.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Shonali Nagrani’s absence from IPL 2
Shonali Nagrani who last year anchored IPL season 1, will not be seen this time.
“There will be no woman around,” she said sadly. This sexy model (Runner up Miss India 2003) has always been associated with cricket on Max. “I was there for the Champions Trophy (2006), World Cup (2007) and IPL first season. I just love this gentleman’s game", she gushes.
Abhay Deol’s professor role
No, he's not playing such a role in a movie. Actually Abhay Deol’s having the time of his life in the US. From being a welding student, he’s now giving lectures too there.
I am not comfortable exposing on screen – Enrica Fernandes
An extract of an interview with Enrica Fernandes.
Enrica Fernandes who plays Riddhi Dogra’s younger sister in Real ‘s Hindi Hai Hum is quite happy with her character.She says, "Sweety is a very happy go lucky college kid who is totally into her own self. Coming to Mumbai is a dream come true for her. She has always heard about big city girl’s wearing mini skirt's and jeans, but has never seen seem them."
Irrfan Khan Puts His Career On Hold To Cross Major Hurdle
By Subhash K Jha, For now, Irrfan Khan is saying no to every assignment being offered to him to focus on the toughest and most challenging role of his career.
Tisca walks the ramp
Tisca Chopra who is basking the success for her performance in the recently released Nandita Das movie 'Firaaq', will be flaunting her style quotient as the show stopper on Saturday for new designer, Rohit Kamra at the Lakme Fashion Week held at Grand Hyatt.
Koi Na Mitra.
Koena Mitra, the item girl from Bollywood makes a surprise entry on Sony's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 this week.
She has stirred a hornet’s nest at Jhalak House the moment she arrived. She had a comment to make on each and every contestant.read more @ news.dloadmp3.com
Big B proud of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Last year it was dhak dhak girl Madhuri Dixit-Nene who received the prestigious award Padma Shri from the President of India and now this time around its going to be Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who would be honoured with this award.
The Week That Was at the Box Office
This week turned out to be good week at the box office for all the films that released on Friday. Even though the returns from the box office were not fantastic, but they still would have brought in some kind of relief.
Stars Hit the Poll Trail
With the IPL having been moved out of the country and the current ban on film releases coming into effect from April 4 onwards, our stars have finally decided to turn their attention to their next favourite past time, politics. Many of the stars have already jumped into the fray and will be contesting the elections, while many others will be seen campaigning for their preferred party.
"Hook Ya Crook is not a copy of the Longest Yard" - Rensil
Rensil D'Silva who wrote one of the most original films ever Rang De Basanti is being accused of plagiarizing the screenplay of David Dhawan's Hook Ya Crook from the Adam Sandler film The Longest Yard.
India Catches the Fancy of Hollywood
Sajid Nadiadwala has managed quite a coup when he roped in Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards and Brandon Routh to star in his film, Kambakkht Ishq. The film also stars Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor and the producer has spared no effort, in terms of money, to make it a memorable movie experience for the viewers.
Karan Johar to also make Public-Interest films
The entire music video from Karan Johar's Dharma Productions featuring young A-listers from Hollywood asking the young in India to vote was put together in two days flat.
When Aishwarya left Amar Singh speechless
Such is the oomph that Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai exudes that it can even leave speechless a hard-bitten politico like Amar Singh who has mastered the turn of phrase and is used to being surrounded by TV reporters eager for a sound byte.
Sanjay Dutt barred. Will Manyata contest LS polls
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Sanjay Dutt barred. Will Manyata contest LS polls
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The secret Sanjay Dutt-Anil Kapoor meeting
By Subhash K JhaSomething is brewing between arch-enemies turned jaani friends Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor.
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SRK is upset with me? Shah Rukh's pal hits out
By Joginder Tuteja
Shah Rukh Khan's biographer and close friend Mushtaq Sheikh, who has co-written films like "Om Shanti Om" and "Billu", says he hates being used by those who have personal grievances against the superstar.
Who wants to wash dirty linen in public?
By Taran Adarsh
Adnan Sami is in the midst of a raging controversy. His personal life is out in the public domain. But the troubled marriage hasn't spilled over to his personal life.
Big B - Nana together?
By Taran Adarsh
Nana Patekar, Amitabh Bachchan Mehul Kumar made a couple of films with Nana Patekar (TIRANGAA, KRANTIVEER, KOHRAM).
This guru of Abbas-Mustan (yes, the director duo assisted Mehulbhai for couple of years before they turned independent) has also made a few films with Amitabh Bachchan. Now Mehul is making the sequel to KRANTIVEER, called KRANTIVEER - THE REVOLUTION.
I gave a very spicy shock to Neil Nitin Mukesh
The shapely actress cum singer Sophie Chaudhary can be quiet a prankster on her sets if she decides to. She has been using her innocent looks to fool her co-stars nowadays on her film's sets.
Revealing about her pranks on her co-star of new release Aa Dekhen Zara, Sophie told us, "I made a bakra out of Neil Nitin Mukesh.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Shilpa's London housing dreams come true
Shilpa's seeing London based Indian millionaire Raj Kundra for a while now and visiting London has become quite a normal thing for her.
Stallone emulates Sunny's GADAR act in KI!
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This DEV D is also a cartoonist
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Blockbuster KRANTIVEER's sequel launched
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FAME Cinemas launches Heritage property
The Fame chain of multiplexes, that are making their presence felt all over the country, launched 'Fame Shankarnag Chitramandira' a heritage property in the heart of the city. Fame has been a pioneer in this business of multiplexes and one of the first to introduce the concept of no-holds-barred luxury in cinema halls. With the addition of this property, Fame now owns a total of 21 properties in India. People of Bengaluru, can now look forward to exciting times and the most extraordinary movie viewing experiences.
KAL KISSNE DEKHA teaser creates a splash
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Nagesh Kukunoor & Salim Sulaiman connection!
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Nagesh Kukunoor & Salim Sulaiman connection!
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Neil Nitin Mukesh: Whatever I do, it's because of Bipasha
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Preity Zinta's most harrowing experience
Preity Zinta narrated to us the most harrowing experience she had while shooting for the climax scene of Deepa Mehta's VIDESH - HEAVEN ON EARTH. For that particular scene in the climax, Preity was required to put her hand in a snake hole take out the big snake and put it round her neck. That time even director Deepa Mehta was not sure Preity would manage it.