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"Me? Mrs Gandhi? Hang on…" - Madhuri Dixit
21 November 2009 1:14 AM, PST
At the moment Madhuri Dixit is more bothered with her son's upset tummy than playing Mrs. Gandhi For the last two days we've been hearing about Madhuri playing Mrs Indira Gandhi in a 2-part bio-pic. But Madhuri has not given her consent as yet. Far from it. Speaking from her home in Colorado Madhuri says, "The thing is, Krishna Shah approached me for the role. He's very keen that I do it. He came home, met me and showed me all the research that he had done. I was impressed by his preparation. But nothing has been finalised. We're still in negotiation." The ever-cautious actress was last seen in Yash Raj Films lukewarmly received Aaja Nachle. The director Krishna Shah's enthusiasm is understandable. But so is Madhuri's guardedness. Playing Mrs. Gandhi won't be easy even for an actress of Madhuri Dixit's stature. And we aren't talking about »
- Subhash K. Jha
Live Chat: Rensil D' Silva on November 23 at 1200hrs Ist
20 November 2009 7:09 AM, PST
The award winning writer of the classic Rang De Basanti is surely one with sensibilities that that will redefine the Indian film industry. Trust Rensil D'Silva to engage with untouched, contentious topic and make a thought provoking film out of it. Even though his latest film Kurbaan might have ruffled a few feathers, the credit of making a film based on terror bombing in a sensitive and extraordinary way has to be given to this man. Bollywood Hungama has the adman-filmmaker Rensil live on Celebrity Chat especially for you. Catch him on Monday, November 23, at 1200 hrs Ist as he answers all your queries. »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Karisma Kapoor chosen as brand ambassador for Aromaz range of beauty products
20 November 2009 4:58 AM, PST
After having endorsed anything and everything ranging from colas, cosmetics, sarees, the original 'Rani Hindustani' Karisma Kapoor is back with a bang. This time round, she has been chosen as the brand ambassador for 'Aromaz' range of beauty products, which includes a wide range of products ranging from Tamarind oil control face wash, face & body exfoliating scrub, rejuvenating facial mask, hydrating toner and moisturizing lotion. According to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, the actress has been paid a whopping amount for signing the dotted lines. The source also added that the said product range is slightly different from other existing cosmetic products that are available in the market as they are based on the principle of "treatment with aroma" with constituents of distinct essential oils extracted from plants & flowers that help in rejuvenation and curing of skin and body. The source also added that there could be a possibility of a Tvc being shot with Karisma, »
- Satish Sundaresan
Madhuri Dixit to play Indira Gandhi in Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story
20 November 2009 3:01 AM, PST
She has been the eternal 'Dhak Dhak' girl who ruled every human heart with her 'Ek Do Teen' number! She is none other than the eternal gorgeous Madhuri Dixit, who is now all set to play the role of the iconic (late Prime Minister) Indira Gandhi, in the biopic that is being made by the renowned director Krishna Shah. The two-part motion picture titled Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story was announced on her 92nd birth anniversary, which was on November 19th. If the market buzz is to be believed, then, Hollywood stars Tom Hanks (as Lyndon Baines Johnson) is most likely to be a part of the film. Not just that, Tommy Lee Jones is being told as someone who was approached for an important role (to play Richard Nixon) in the film. On the Bollywood front, news has it that, Dharmendra, Abhay Deol and Nana Patekar have been approached to play Motilal Nehru, »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Wishing Tusshar Kapoor very happy Birthday
20 November 2009 2:01 AM, PST
He is the son of the famous superstar Jeetendra, who is better known as the eternal 'Jumping Jack'. No prizes for guessing as we are indeed talking about the one and only Tusshar Kapoor, who is Bollywood Hungama's birthday baby for the day! Having studied at the University of Michigan & graduated with a gleaming Bba degree from the prestigious Stephen Ross School of Business, Tusshar worked his way up to climb the success ladder of Bollywood to reach wherever he is today. Having made his dream debut with the smash hit Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, this dude went on to do films that have redefined him from a mere debutante to one of the top league actors! In a very short period of time, Tusshar has done such diverse roles that many actors take decades to achieve. If on one hand, if Tusshar was the chocolate boy in Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa, »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Brett Ratner helps in giving finishing touches to English version of Kites
19 November 2009 6:05 AM, PST
Reliance Big Pictures and Rakesh Roshan's eagerly awaited film Kites is all set to make its mark not only in India but even in the international arena. Directed by Anurag Basu and starring Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori and Kangna Ranaut in lead roles, Kites will be released in two versions - Hindi and English. To make the English version suitable for an international market, the makers of Kites have roped in Hollywood director Brett Ratner (of the famous Rush Hour series). Brett is currently working on the English version of Kites and tailoring it to appeal the international audience. In the international markets Kites will release with the English and Hindi version simultaneously whereas in India, the film will release in the Hindi version. Kites is expected to cut across national boundaries and sensibilities to achieve a universal appeal. The film will see the widest possible release, both at national and international level. »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Abbas-Mustan sign Abhishek, Neil and Katrina for Italian Job remake
19 November 2009 1:13 AM, PST
Lady Katrina seems to be on a roll and there seems to be no stopping her! After pairing successfully with Ranbir Kapoor in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, she has now been signed for yet another biggie. Abbas-Mustan has finished casting the main leads for the much talked about action thriller which will be the remake of Italian Job. The director duo has cast Abhishek Bachchan, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif for this film. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Abbas (of Abbas-Mustan jodi) confirmed the news saying, "We have just signed the trio of Abhishek Bachchan, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif, for the remake of The Italian Job, whose rights we have acquired from Paramount Pictures. As you know, The Italian Job was a cult film in Hollywood. In the remake, we will maintain that cult factor, except that we will add the Indian element. However, the rest of »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Gulzar, Shahid, Priyanka conferred with Teacher's Achievement Awards 2009
18 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, the 4th largest spirits company in the world recently held the 9th Annual Teacher's Achievement Awards. Priyanka Chopra won the award in Entertainment category, the People Achiever Award was bestowed to actor Shahid Kapoor, while veteran lyricist Gulzar was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Other winners included Iqbal Mohammed for Communication (Photography) and Saina Nehwal for Sports. Over the last few years Teacher's Achievement Awards has bestowed honour and recognition to individuals for their achievements in fields of Business, Communication, Entertainment and Sports. Saluting & Celebrating achievement at the highest level is a platform that Teacher's has invested in for many years and the Teacher's Achievement Awards have been a manifestation of the same for past 9 years. Speaking on the occasion Matt Shattock, President & CEO, Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc. said, "At the onset, I congratulate the winners of the Teacher's Achievement Award 2009 and extend my »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol to star in Zoya Akhtar's next
18 November 2009 5:51 AM, PST
Zoya Akhtar, who earlier this year made an impressive debut with Luck By Chance, is all set to start her second directorial venture Running With The Bulls (working title). While her first film had quite a few bigwigs of Bollywood make a fleeting appearance, her second film too has quite a stellar cast. Running With The Bulls stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol in lead roles making it an extremely interesting casting coup of sorts. Shooting for the film begins in January 2010 at various locations such as Greece, Turkey, Thailand, UK and India. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banner Excel Entertainment, the film will have lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Other crew members include Carlos Catalan as the Dop, Suzanne Caplan Merwanji as the Production Designer, Nandini Shrikent as the Casting Director and Arjun Bhasin as the Costume Designer. The film is expected to release »
- Nikhil Ramsubramaniam
"Aamir, Srk to attend Paa premiere" - Big B
18 November 2009 5:28 AM, PST
They say Bollywood is one big family. And attending premieres of each other's films certainly a part and parcel of the ways of the tinsel town. In a latest, Amitabh Bachchan has confirmed that Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan will grace the premiere of Paa, where Big B plays a 13-year old boy afflicted by the rare disease progeria. Bachchan writes on his blog, "And now for the bad news. The London and Dubai premieres stand cancelled. Several issues have cropped up and it would not be prudent to go ahead with it, under such uncertain pressures and circumstances. But Mumbai is on ... at the IMAX Wadala on the 3rd of December and Aamir and Shah Rukh have both assured me of their presence there, today, as I begin to send out letters and requests to block said date from the Industry." In the same post, Bachchan praised the »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra to move opposite Bachchans' residence after marriage
18 November 2009 4:10 AM, PST
Since the marriage couldn't be postponed any further, thanks to the moody stars (we mean the ones above, not down below) Shilpa Shetty and her soon-to-be bridegroom Raj Kundra will move into a smaller brand-new place in a high-rise owned by Vashu Bhagnani in front of the Bachchans' residence Jalsa, until Shilpa Shetty-Kundra's dream home in Juhu is fully done up by Sussanne Roshan. Dream house or no, the marriage couldn't be held off any more. After the marriage Shilpa and Raj Kundra will fly off to an unknown destination for their honeymoon. They shift into their Juhu residence in February or March. Immediately after the wedding Shilpa and Raj will leave for Tirupathi and then to the 'Oneness University' in Chennai too see Shilpa's spiritual guru's blessings. "It was Sri Amma (the spiritual guru) who had predicted that Shilpa will get married this year. She almost did earlier this year. »
- Subhash K. Jha
Tum Mile screenings stopped in Ahmedabad
18 November 2009 3:16 AM, PST
Films, they say, are instruments that mirrors reel life with real! This couldn't have been more true in the case of Mahesh Bhatt and his by-now-famous son Rahul Bhatt. Little did Rahul knew that his father's recently released film Tum Mile (starring Emraan- Soha) will be affected in a big way, due to the his acquaintance with David Coleman Headley, the Us national, who arrested by FBI for allegedly plotting terror attacks in India at the LeT's (Lashkar-e-Tayyaba) behest. The theatres in Gujarat pulled off Bhatt's Tum Mile from the theatres following a demand by the Mahagujarat Janta Party (Mjp) that wanted a state-wide ban on the film. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Anand Chennur, Manager- Devi Multiplex, Gujarat said, "I got a call from the local Police Inspector asking me to pull the film off, in order to avoid any controversy. Since I have been in the film business for more than 35 years, »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Ghazab vfx for Ajab Prem...
18 November 2009 2:39 AM, PST
Riding high on its box office success, the Ranbir - Katrina starrer Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is getting excellent response for its hilarious script, the stars' performances and its entertaining and lively jokes. But being more than just staple Bollywood masala, the flick also has some extraordinary visual effects (vfx) executed by Mumbai based vfx studio Prime Focus. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, , Prime Focus Chief Creative Director Merzin Tavaria, talks about the 270 vfx shots that were worked on by 80 artists, "The brief required us to make sure that the director's vision of making the movie hilarious should come alive on screen. With the help of vfx, we made an attempt to make the scenes look realistic and we are glad to have achieved the same." "I think the film was a real fun to work on. The vfx is well done and blends with the film seamlessly. Sequences like the spinning fx, »
- Money Sharma & Mrigank Dhaniwala
Ghazab vfx for Ajab Prem...
18 November 2009 2:39 AM, PST
Riding high on its box office success, the Ranbir - Katrina starrer Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is getting excellent response for its hilarious script, the stars' performances and its entertaining and lively jokes. But being more than just staple Bollywood masala, the flick also has some extraordinary visual effects (vfx) executed by Mumbai based vfx studio Prime Focus. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, , Prime Focus Chief Creative Director Merzin Tavaria, talks about the 270 vfx shots that were worked on by 80 artists, "The brief required us to make sure that the director's vision of making the movie hilarious should come alive on screen. With the help of vfx, we made an attempt to make the scenes look realistic and we are glad to have achieved the same." "I think the film was a real fun to work on. The vfx is well done and blends with the film seamlessly. Sequences like the spinning fx, »
- Money Sharma & Mrigank Dhaniwala
Tusshar Kapoor to star in Shor to be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures
18 November 2009 2:02 AM, PST
Tusshar Kapoor is currently going through a super phase in his life. The actor, who was last seen as the obedient Gujju boy in Life Partner, has a spate of interesting films in his kitty. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Tusshar said, "My next release would be Run Bhola Run directed by Neeraj Vora. My co-stars in the film are Govinda, Ameesha and Celina Jaitley. The film is releasing on 22nd January 2010." Later this year, Tusshar starts shooting for a film with Sagar Ballary (of Bheja Fry fame) and in January next year, he also starts a new project for his home production Balaji Motion Pictures called Shor. "Yes I am doing a film called Shor which will be produced by Balaji. It's a slightly edgy kind of a thriller and has an ensemble cast. The film will be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk (who earlier this year directed 99). Post that in March, »
- Nikhil Ramsubramaniam
Tusshar Kapoor to star in Shor to be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures
18 November 2009 2:02 AM, PST
Tusshar Kapoor is currently going through a super phase in his life. The actor, who was last seen as the obedient Gujju boy in Life Partner, has a spate of interesting films in his kitty. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Tusshar said, "My next release would be Run Bhola Run directed by Neeraj Vora. My co-stars in the film are Govinda, Ameesha and Celina Jaitley. The film is releasing on 22nd January 2010." Later this year, Tusshar starts shooting for a film with Sagar Ballary (of Bheja Fry fame) and in January next year, he also starts a new project for his home production Balaji Motion Pictures called Shor. "Yes I am doing a film called Shor which will be produced by Balaji. It's a slightly edgy kind of a thriller and has an ensemble cast. The film will be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk (who earlier this year directed 99). Post that in March, »
- Nikhil Ramsubramaniam
Tees Maar Khan will be Farah Khan's next film starring Akshay Kumar
18 November 2009 1:29 AM, PST
After having said Heyy Babyy, the time has come for Akshay Kumar to say 'My name is Khan... Tees Maar Khan'! Well, yes, Tees Maar Khan is the title of the Khiladi Kumar's next film which will be directed by Farah Khan and produced by her hubby dearest Shirish Kunder. Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Shirish confirmed the news saying, "Tees Maar Khan's story was written by me, keeping Akshay Kumar in mind. And the reason why I chose Akshay was because; he suits the character to a 'T'. Initially, I was supposed to direct the film, but, since it's our first home production (Three's Company Production Pvt. Ltd.), Farah and I decided that the film will be produced by me and she shall direct it. We shall start shooting for this film in March next year." The actress who is to play the romantic angle opposite Akshay is yet to be finalized. »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Tees Maar Khan will be Farah Khan's next film starring Akshay Kumar
18 November 2009 1:29 AM, PST
After having said Heyy Babyy, the time has come for Akshay Kumar to say 'My name is Khan... Tees Maar Khan'! Well, yes, Tees Maar Khan is the title of the Khiladi Kumar's next film which will be directed by Farah Khan and produced by her hubby dearest Shirish Kunder. Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Shirish confirmed the news saying, "Tees Maar Khan's story was written by me, keeping Akshay Kumar in mind. And the reason why I chose Akshay was because; he suits the character to a 'T'. Initially, I was supposed to direct the film, but, since it's our first home production (Three's Company Production Pvt. Ltd.), Farah and I decided that the film will be produced by me and she shall direct it. We shall start shooting for this film in March next year." The actress who is to play the romantic angle opposite Akshay is yet to be finalized. »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Live Chat: Emraan Hashmi on November 19 at 16:45 hrs Ist
17 November 2009 7:07 AM, PST
He is definitely Bollywood's most bankable star, one who gave us Murder, Jannat, Ashique Banaya Aapne and now Tum Mile. The most priced possession of the Bhatt camp, Emraan Hashmi has experimented with his roles just as much as he experimented with his looks. Never the one to shy away from daring controversial roles, he made a name for himself in B-town by playing characters that were challenging to say the least. Tum Mile saw Emraan as a complete lover boy, and that's new for this reel life heartbreaker. Clever, quick witted, comfortable in his skin and a complete lady charmer, Emraan is going to be on the Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Thursday at 16:45 hrs Ist, talking about life, films and everything in between. Don't miss it. »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Live Chat: Emraan Hashmi on November 19 at 16:45 hrs Ist
17 November 2009 7:07 AM, PST
He is definitely Bollywood's most bankable star, one who gave us Murder, Jannat, Ashique Banaya Aapne and now Tum Mile. The most priced possession of the Bhatt camp, Emraan Hashmi has experimented with his roles just as much as he experimented with his looks. Never the one to shy away from daring controversial roles, he made a name for himself in B-town by playing characters that were challenging to say the least. Tum Mile saw Emraan as a complete lover boy, and that's new for this reel life heartbreaker. Clever, quick witted, comfortable in his skin and a complete lady charmer, Emraan is going to be on the Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Thursday at 16:45 hrs Ist, talking about life, films and everything in between. Don't miss it. »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
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