Sheriyn gets outrageous

Remember SHERLYN CHOPRA? Yes, Bollywood's new dare-to-bare bare bombshell who has taken the whole nation, especially the male population.

On a wild chase and has become a rage on the net. Chopra has gone ahead and added another feather to her cap and this time, the outrageous sensation of Bollywood is allo set to shoot for a video for her album Outrageous-End Of the Beginning.

"It will gbe a kick ass album and my fans will get to see some of my outrageous dance moves. Just wait and watch. how the album shapes up," she promises.

And, when asked more about it, She says ace fashion designer WENDELL RODERICKS will be styling her look and ASHLEY LOBO will be teaching her some wild outregeous dance moves for her album.

Raima Sen is all set to Kill Chabbra

She may have walked the ramp but is all set to get back to business.
Actress RAIMA SEN will soon begin shooting for ONIR BAHN's next film interestingly titled Kill Chabbra. Filmmaker Onir, who's made movies such as My Brother Nikhil and Bas Ek Pal, is coming up with a thriller called Kill Chabbra. Since, the film is in the conceptualisation stage, Onir isn't saying much. It's a revenge story.

Fast-paced and apt for today's youth. is all he's willing to give away. The movie will be co-produced by actor SANJAY SURI, too.

"I've already signed on Raima Sen, GUL PANAG, MANISH KAUL and Sanjay Suri, and I'm on the lookout for another male actor." says Onir. The film will be directed by ASHWINI MALLICK. About turning producer, Onir says,

"This way we can work with projects of our interest. It'll make life more interesting."

WHY DOES jAVED LIKE VADA PAV?

Another comeback actor, who is getting maximum applause, is JAVED JAFFERY. He has not only made a late comeback into mainstream cinema, but is getting both, aplause and roles.

We caught up with him recently and he told us. "It feels great when people come to me and appreciate my roles, the more recent Dhamal and now close to this I'm doing another comedy called Vada Pav.

It is Mumbai's staple diet and I ahve grown up gorging on it." We wonder what's next on his menu!

Rishi Kapoor to play himself again

After Om Shanti Om , Rishi Kapoor will be playing himself (the actor) in another film to be produced by Bobby Bedi. But unlike in Om Shanti Om where he just does a cameo, in this film he has a full-fledged role. The film titled Hadbahedi will be directed by actor Annu Kapoor’s elder brother Ranjeet Kapoor. Ranjeet Kapoor has been a popular writer and has written dialogues for several films including Mangal Pandey, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Lajja, Bandit Queen, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.

“Yes, Rishi Kapoor will play himself in the film”, says Ranjeet Kapoor who more recently has written the film Halla Bol .

“The film is based in a village called Hadbahedi , hence the title. The village is quite neglected as compared to the rest of the country so they are quite underdeveloped. But there are no problems whatsoever in the village as people are very honest".

So where does Rishi Kapoor fit into all of this? “People of the village find out that the great Rishi Kapoor was born in this village. So they invite him to the village and it is when he accepts their invitation that all the chaos in the village begins.

It is basically a mixture of illusion and reality”, says the director.

Apart from Rishi Kapoor, the film also stars Priyanshu Chatterjee, Kulraj Randhawa and Annu Kapoor apart from a number of students from The National School of Drama (NSD).

Rishi Kapoor to play himself again

After Om Shanti Om , Rishi Kapoor will be playing himself (the actor) in another film to be produced by Bobby Bedi. But unlike in Om Shanti Om where he just does a cameo, in this film he has a full-fledged role. The film titled Hadbahedi will be directed by actor Annu Kapoor’s elder brother Ranjeet Kapoor. Ranjeet Kapoor has been a popular writer and has written dialogues for several films including Mangal Pandey, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Lajja, Bandit Queen, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.

“Yes, Rishi Kapoor will play himself in the film”, says Ranjeet Kapoor who more recently has written the film Halla Bol . “The film is based in a village called Hadbahedi , hence the title. The village is quite neglected as compared to the rest of the country so they are quite underdeveloped. But there are no problems whatsoever in the village as people are very honest.

So where does Rishi Kapoor fit into all of this? “People of the village find out that the great Rishi Kapoor was born in this village. So they invite him to the village and it is when he accepts their invitation that all the chaos in the village begins.It is basically a mixture of illusion and reality”, says the director.

Apart from Rishi Kapoor, the film also stars Priyanshu Chatterjee, Kulraj Randhawa and Annu Kapoor apart from a number of students from The National School of Drama (NSD).

Mumbai Salsa journeys the lives of four men and women

For guys, it’s never so easy getting laid and for you women getting marriage proposals is like buying ice from an Eskimo. At least that’s what Manoj Tyagi’s Mumbai Salsa suggests.

Mumbai Salsa journeys the lives of four men and women. The eight hang out in a night club called Mumbai Salsa and that is where two lost-in-love people Rajeev (Vir Das) and Maya meet (Manjari Fadnis). After a drunken one night stand, the two decide to date. But what happens when Rajeev gets a job in Singapore? The stories of their friends too are based on relationships. While one has a commitment problem, the other yearns to be loved. While one is completely traditional in thought of marriage the other is married.


Quite a bit of the screenplay is lifted from various episodes of the American Sitcom Friends which is clearly an influence from the writer’s point of view. In fact even the plot line can be easily fitted into the ten seasons of friends.

One good thing about the film is that it doesn’t drag. However, some of the double meaning jokes do not even generate a smirk on your face.

We have been there, seen that. Multiple stories with relationship problems are getting old especially when there is nothing new to offer. It was digestible in Jhankaar Beats, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Salaam-e-Ishq, Metro but the audience has witnessed this long enough.

But one thing is for sure... Immediately when I see Vikram Bhatt’s name as the presenter I expect this to be one bad movie but Manoj Tyagi is definitely more competent than Vikram Bhatt.

The director has written films like Page 3, Apaharan, Corporate , etc. but one wishes that he had chosen a fresh theme like the ones in these films for his directorial debut.

Mumbai Salsa is a near below average film. The target audience will get bored and the front benchers will be disappointed as well.

Aishwarya refuses item number in Abhishek’s film?

Abhishek and Aishwarya after marriage were hot property as a couple onscreen as well as off screen. The Bachchans onscreen worth was already proved by the national hit number Kajrare in Bunty Aur Babli which featured the Bachchan trio together. But what many do not know is that Aishwarya wasn’t too keen on the item number and gave in to the demand after a lot of thinking on her part.

Goldie Behl perhaps had similar plans. The director through hubby Abhishek seemingly offered an item number to Aishwarya though Priyanka Chopra was the lead heroine for Drona . But with some minor consideration Aishwarya reportedly put down both the director and her husband.

Considering the fact that Aishwarya’s kitty is now filled with some prestigious projects and international films like Pink Panther 2 , it is not surprising that the former Miss World quietly refused the offer from Goldie Behl rendering more importance to her individual career than wanting to add zing to Abhishek’s film.

The duo of Abhishek and Goldie Behl reportedly then went and approached the dusky damsel Bipasha Basu for the item number in Drona . Besides the fact that Bips shares a good friendship with Abhishek!

But things turned awry again when Bipasha wasn’t too confident whether Priyanka would edge her out as the main highlight in the film. That forced Bipasha to step back and refute her presence in Drona .

So while Aishwarya is focused on Hollywood films for the time being and with Abhishek’s professional and personal life going forward in the right direction, the search for Goldie Behl’s item girl continues.

Ranbir Kapoor signed for Rajkumar Hirani’s next?

After the tremendous response that Rajkumar Hirani’s Lage Raho Munnabhai got last year, he became one of the most celebrated actors in the industry.

Though ‘Munnabhai’ didn’t go for Oscars, it was highly appreciated by audiences and everyone has been eagerly waiting to know for what Raju has to offer next.

There have been a number of revelations about Hirani’s next project, starting from the film being based on Chetan Bhagat’s successful novel, Five Point Someone. The project got bigger when Shah Rukh Khan’s name got associated with it.

But then came a rumour that SRK is not a part of the film anymore and Shah Rukh confirmed of not doing the film in one of his latest interviews. Everyone remained clueless as to who will be the lead in Hirani’s next.

However, according to a source, we have learnt that Ranbir Kapoor has been finalised to play the lead role in Rajkumar Hirani’s film. Though the official announcement is yet to be made, the source confirms that Ranbir is almost finalised as the lead actor for the film.

Ranbir Kapoor will be marking his debut with Saawariya on November 9. Apart from Hirani’s film, he is also said to have signed Siddharth Anand’s next with Yash Raj Films.

Kareena and Shahid's farewell kiss!

In all probability the two lovers had their last lip-lock on the sets of 'Jab We Met'.Now that both Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur have admitted they have separated, the picture is becoming clearer as to when they began drifting apart.


According to sources, the rift appeared mid-way through the making of 'Jab We Met'. When Shahid and Bebo began shooting the film they used to be upbeat and inseparable on the sets. Half way through the film they were not the same anymore.

However, sources say, the two actors never let their personal differences affect their work.So when director Imtiaz Ali asked them to shoot a passionate kissing scene, the two did not show any reservations.

Members from the film's crew say Shahid and Bebo had no difficulty in stoking up passion and giving a perfect kissing scene.Alas, it was only later that the news of their split came to the fore.So that was most likely the last time Shahid and Kareena kissed each other.

Smoking in public lands Shah Rukh Khan in trouble

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been issued a legal notice by an NGO for smoking in public during two recent events - the Twenty20 cricket match in Mumbai and Hindustan Times Summit in Delhi.The NGO, National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) issued legal notice to SRK for smoking in public during two recent events.

NOTE, an anti-tobacco NGO, which is already into a legal battle with mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan over his movie posters showing him smoking cigar,issued legal notice through its lawyer Friday.

The NGO has threatened to sue the King Khan for promoting smoking in public places, which is banned under the Anti-Tobacco Act.The notice to SRK has been issued under Sections 4 and 5 (3) of cigarette and other tobacco products (prohibition of advertisements and regulation of trade and commerce, production, supply and distribution) Act, 2003."Images of Shah Rukh Khan inhaling smoke were shown on Doordarshan during its telecast of the Twenty20 cricket match in Mumbai on October 20. The national television channel's telecast of such outrageous images is another act worth condemnation, "NOTE general secretary Dr Shekhar Salkar said.

Prior to this incident, SRK was shown sitting on the dais with a lighted cigarette in his hand during the Hindustan Times Summit in Delhi on October 12 and 13, NOTE said.

Incidentally, notice to SRK came on the day of the release of Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking, starring John Abraham.The film depicts the hazardous effects of tobacco consumption.

Amitabh Bachchan is a favourite actor of Egyptians

Celina Jaitley who has been made the Brand Ambassador of Egypt by the Egyptian Board, says that Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan is the favourite actor of the local people.In a release in Mumbai, Celina also said the Egyptians are also big fans of Bollywood films.

According to the release, Celina made a trip down to Cairo to see the dynamic metropolis, which is also the largest city in the Middle East.This also happens to be her first trip to Egypt.

"I was not sure how popular our Bollywood films were there. But to my surprise, they seemed to be big fans of our movies and Amitabh Bachchan happened to be their favourite actor.

Most of them wanted to know if I had acted with Mr.Bachchan and asked me all sorts of questions about him," she said.

The highlights of Celina's visit were a visit to the Giza Pyramids, few meetings with the tourism authority of Egypt to create India-Egypt relations especially in the field of entertainment.

She was completely awestruck by the tallest structure in the world standing for over 3,800 years.

It is a narrow passage, which measures about 3-1/2 feet wide by almost 4 feet high. It can be tiring and dangerous but Celina checked in while many of her friends backed out, the release added.

Shah Rukh calls 'Robot' with Shankar

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly called off 'Robot' with South Indian director Shankar.

There was a lot of talk about the film but now due to creative differences between the King Khan and Shankar, the two have decided to part ways amicably and are not doing the film together anymore.

The Superstar admits that he will not be doing 'Robot' saying, "Yes, we have called it off. We were not happy with a few things; his take on the film was completely different from mine.

We had worked very hard on the film and it is sad that we had to call it off. Both Shankar and I decided that we won't make it together."

His next project will be Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 2', the sequel of 'Don', which will begin at the end of 2008 and his next release will be 'Om Shanti Om'.

Arshad Warsi turns film producer

Even though Arshad Warsi confesses he does not have sharp business acumen, he admits being a creative artist. Arshad is now turning producer.

The talented actor is set to launch his production company named Shooting Star Pvt Ltd.Not just producing, Arshad is also working on the script, screenplay and dialogues of what will be the first film to be produced by him.

The actor says he has been writing the script for some time and a rough draft is ready.It is learnt that big corporate houses are showing interest in investing money into films to be produced by Arshad.

The first project will reportedly be directed by Raja Sen, who is presently directing 'Krazy 4' for Rakesh Roshan.However, Arshad refuses to confirm anything. He says an official announcement will be made once the final draft of the script is ready.

SRK, Kajol to star together

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly said that he is free for some time as he is not doing Shanker's Robot and Raj Kumar Hirani's next venture. He will now be working on Karan Johar's next film titled 'My Name Is Khan'.The shooting will begin by the end of December with a shooting stint in the US where the film is based.

It is said that Karan wants to capture the US winter as it is a part of the script. Sources reveal that the film brings together Kajol opposite him after a gap of over six years.

An industry source says, "The film 'My Name Is Khan' is about how people with Muslim names are viewed with suspicion internationally after the terror attacks in the United States.

The King Khan is extremely excited about this project and has been equating his personal experiences as a Muslim traveller abroad with the film's subject."

AKSHAY KUMAR's Bhool Bhulaiyaa breaking all records

Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a remake of the 1993 Malayalam blockbuster Manichitratzu. Priyadarshan was once an assistant to director Fazil and he has faithfully adapted Fazil's film, scene by scene. In fact at one point, both Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar, playing psychiatrists, break into almost the same English dialogue-I'm going to break all conventional boundaries of psychiatry.

What the psychiatrists are attempting is to unravel the mysterious happenings in a large, ancient residence, in which, once upon a time a nobleman imprisoned a beautiful dancer, beheaded her lover and was forcibly going to marry her but she committed suicide.

Her beleaguered soul seems to be hovering around so crockery shatters by it self, people are inexplicably injured and of course the sound of gunghroos is heard all night.

Eddie Murphy used to do this great comic riff about why you never see Black people in a horror movie. Because, he said, black people are too smart. As soon as the first door creaks, they'll get the hell out of there.

Which is what the America-returned couple in Bhool Bhuliya should have done. But despite firm warnings, Siddharth and Avni, played by Shiney Ahuja and Vidya Balan, persist on staying and straying into locked rooms.

SRK: The real hero?

It was Saturday night fever all right. Only, the venue was Brabourne Stadium and not a swish nightclub and the guests were thousands of Indian cricket fans, who had come to see T20 World Champs India get their sweet revenge (and sweet it sure was!) against Australia at the first international T20 match in India. So what if Team India lost the ODI series, this win camouflaged all the bitter memories of the past.

The stadium was packed (blue was the most seen colour in the stands), the mood was electric and the DJ did a terrific job of playing the right music at the right time. Needless to say, ‘Chak De’ was the most played song, but there was a good mix of ‘Dhoom Machale,’ ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom,’ ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ and in the second last over of the match, ‘The Heat is On.’ And believe us, it couldn’t have gotten hotter!

'93 blasts: Sanjay Dutt surrenders

Actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, received his judgement copy on Monday afternoon and was remanded to judicial custody by the Special TADA court.

Dutt, who was out on bail received the copy of the judgement following which he surrendered before the TADA court.

Earlier on Saturday, he had got a minor reprieve as he did not receive his judgement copy, because it was not ready then.

However, court had handed over the 4,340-page judgement to 13 convicts, including 10 who have been awarded death sentence, that day.

Dutt, who was sentenced to six-year rigorous imprisonment on July 31, had spent a few weeks in Pune's Yerawada jail before being granted interim bail by the Supreme Court.

The apex court, while granting him bail, had instructed him to surrender once he received a copy of the judgement.

Himesh Reshammiya:Girl troubles!

Music director HIMESH REHSAMMIYA has turned actor, but we hear that the man is having trouble finding a girl opposite him in the karzre make to be directed by SATISH KAUSHIK However, members of the unit dismiss these rumours by saying that they haven't even made an effort to begin looking for the lead actress.

" We are looking at launching a fresh face, and that's not an easy job. Mostly fashion pageant contestatns-like a Miss World. will be considered. But absolutely nothing has been finalized. Satish Kaushik is still scripting for the film," says a source.

Who will be the next HANNSIKAA MOTWANI opposite this actor with a topi, that's the question!

HRITHIK ROSHAN Lost few kilos(Lean & leaner)

Ask Hrithik Roshan what he is up to these days and the answer is "work. work and more work. I have been really busy with my upcoming movie. " And when will people get to see that work on screen? "Every good thing makes you wall. Well, the movie is finally over and I am glad about that. It took its time because we were aiming for perfection." he says

After achieving 'perfection', is he sure that he has a winner on his hands? " The promos have got a good response and that is the first battle won.

However, it is difficult to predict something like this and I don't easily jump to conclusions. I just hope that after seeing the film, the audience well feel that it was worth the wait, " he says.

For that, the audience will surely have to wait, but the amount of weight he has lost for the film is for all to see. And then we see him biting in some chocolate! So, finally it is time to indulge? "You can allow yourself to indulge in stuff like this, once in a while.

What you have to account for is the maintenance. One has to work out and make sure that the calories are burnt. If you know how to take care of your health then you may indulge. " he says

Age Shouldn't be mentioned says "HEMA MALINI"

She was far from the madding crowd on her birthday yesterday, but one mention of her age and Hema Malini is perturbed. "Why do you have to remind me how old I am? Age shouldn't mentioned at all, " she chides us. She's enjoying a quick getaway with hubby Dharmendra and daughters Esha and Ahana. "I want to be with my family, Nowadays people celebrate birthdays for other's sake, not for themselves, says Hema Malini.

At 59, she's still every bit the dream girl that she used to be. And her secret to staying evergreen is dance, says Hema. "Dance excites me. Plus, I think I'm still a child at heart and never shy away from letting that child run free. I don't care what people think about the way I act.
Sometimes I act younger than my daughters. But that's when they say, 'Mama,stop it!" she laughts She's planning to give direction another shot, but is irked by reports about the casting for a project in the pipeline. "Pata nahin kahan se wah log Rekha aur Abhisek Bachchan ka naam le aaye. Even the script hasn't been done yet. Only Esha's name is final. "

she confirms.Beside films, the other constant in Hema's life is her dance perfornamces. "I'm performing Durga at the Mysore Palace for Dusshera," she says.

History repeats itself for lyricist Sameer

Talk of histroy repeating itself for Bollywood's leading lyrist SAMEER. He wrote the lyrics for RISHI KAPOOR's movies and now he has penned the lyrics for SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI's Saawariya, which happens to be the launch vehicle for Rishi's son RANBIR.

"Almost 10 years ago when I was working with Rishi for his home production Aa Ab Laut Chalen. I did tell him that I would like to work with him when he launches his son Ranbir. However, Ranbir made his debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie and meanwhile Sanjay asked me to pen the lyrics for the movie. I feel that destiny has brought Ranbir and me together for his debut movie," say Sameer.

FILMS ARE MY ESCAPE ZONE

John Abraham can't understand why everybody keeps asking him the same old question. "Why do people have to keep asking about Bipasha? I am not single and that says it all. I find that question boring now, " he says. For all those who are still wondering if the couple has parted ways, here is news. The due hangs out together, and also keep constantly in touch.
Moving to other things then after bikes and Bips on them, what else is he crazy about? "Chess. I love chess and life is more or less like chess. It is important to know what you want from life and how you want to go about it. The destination always remains the same but it is the journey that matters. "he says.
John also feels that he has found his right calling in cinema. " I used to work as a media planner in an advertising company when modelling happened to me. And i know I would not have been a media planner for long. But I can be an actor for long. Acting is my escape zone. Yiou can stop being yourself and start living someone else's life. " he says.

The Stylised Thriller from the house of AAMIR KHAN titled Seven Hours

After Taare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan is all set to produce a film titled Seven Hourse. It is said to be a psychological thriller and will be directed by A R Murgadoss. The script of film is ready and is scheduled to go on the floors in early 208.

A source says, “Aamir Khan loved the idea of this psychological thriller and discussed it with Murgodoss. The film is a stylized thriller and will be shot overseas with a Hollywood cameraman. The story talks about a thriller that spans seven hourse with a lot of action.

At present Aamir is busy with the post-production of Taare Zameen Par and the shooting of Gajani, which is being produced by Madhu Varma. Aamir is also considering his wife Kiran’s script who is giving the final touches for the film. However, Aamir has preferred to start Seven Hours after completing work for Gajani

Says the source, “The music will be provided by A R Rahman and choreographed by Ahmed Khan. Naturally, Aamir Khan will be playing the lead role while the female lead will finalized soon.” Aamir Khan remained unavailable for comment.

SANJAY DUTT’s belive in God Says God knows

Three days before Sanjay Dutt got the copy of TADA judgment that would sentence him for six years of imprisonment on October 20. Sanjay has organized a mata ki chouwki at his residence today from 7 to 10 PM. A source close to the Dutt family says, “Nearly 20 people are invited. Only Sanjay’s close friends and relatives know about it. “Sanjay’s beloved Manyata is looking after the entire proceedings.

When contacted, Sanjay confirms, “Yes, I am having a mata ki chowki at my house on October 17. My family believes a lot in mata. Since Navratri is on, it is good to have a chowki during these days. We observe the nine days of Navaratyri religiously.”

Our source adds that Sanjay’s close friends are like his extended family. They are always with him through thick and thin-his brother-in-law Kumar Gaurav(Namrath’s husband) and Owen Roncon(Priya’s husband). His buddies, Ajay Arora, Ajay Marwah, Bunty Walia and Nitin Manmohan

Ever since Sanjay has been out from Yerawada jail, he has visited many temples. He visited Vaishnodevi. Tirupati, Dagdusheth in Pune and Shingnapur in Aurangabad. He even drove down to Karni Mata temple in Pushkar along with Manyata

I recite the Hanuman Chalisa befor every performance

We remember her as the boyish figure from hit videos such as ‘Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi’ and ‘Maine Payal Hai Jhankaai’.

And of course, her voice-sweet and sonorous, mixing child-like innocence with sensuality.

Falguni Pathak- a name synonymous with ‘Dandiya’ as well as Indiapop. Surprisingly though, this honey-voiced artiste never thought that she would make it big in music

“My father gave me a good beating, after my first professional performance at nine. My parents, originally Amdavadis, and settled in Mumbai, were quintessential middle-class folk.They wanted me to become a doctor or an engineer. But,I stuck tro my guns, which is why I am here today.”

Pathak does admit though, her lack of formal training being a big handicap. But her aim to become a singer and entertain people propelled her on. “I am a self-taught artiste. It was very difficult in the beginning. I mainly learnt by listening to others’ performances and trying their techniques on my own vocal chords. “Her being a powerful vocalist and energetic performer is testimony to this statement. Of course, she has learnt a lot since then. “I am trained under Bhavdeep Jaipurwale for sometime and am currently training with Sohini Sharma.”

Ask her about what she is offering this Navratri season, and she says, “Most of it is what you had last year. But there some new Garba number, some new folk songs and some new hit Bollywood ones too in “Dandiya”.

"Kamal Kamaraju" I've Been Listening To

Music is my passion. Currently. I am listening to Jab setere naina…from the movie Saawariya and all songs from Omkara. I like original tracks than remixes. I lobe listening to the numbers of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley.

I am also fond of Kailash Kher’s Teri Deewani… and Jhoomo Re… Among the BollyWood singers, I like listening to the numbers of Sonu Nigaam Shaan, and Alka Yagnik. Lata Manageshkar, Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar are my all time favourites.

I love listening to old melodies of Muskesh like Main pal do pal ka saayar hun.., and Kahin dur jab din dhal Jaye… from the movie Anand.

Anupam's surprise Hollywood guest!

And as we start this week, there was a surprise guest who was spotted in Bollywood.Celebrated British director

DANNY BOYLE, who is in town to shoot his latest6 opus, visited ANUPAM KHER’s acting school.

He held an interactive session with students of the school during which he was quizzed on several aspects of acting and direction. “Can acting be taught, what you expect form an actor, why it is that only a handful of aspirants become successful actors…”

These were some of the questions that were fielded to the acclaimed director, who has won 24 international awards at last count. “Exhilarating and inspirational, “were some of the comments of the students who counted that morning as a defining moment in their professional life.

“I never knew that such an acting school measuring up to international standards existed in Mumbai,” said Boyle, after the session. Danny Boyle is best known for his films Trainspotting, Millions, The Beach, Sunshine, 28 Days Later and its sequel, 28 Weeks Later

A li'l salsa in my dandiya!

There is a different rhythm to dandiya this year. Rather than go for the plainol' dandiya setps, the with-it young-sters are indulging in some mix 'n' match. The big thing this year is salsa dandiya. As Hemal, a student,says, "if you have to stand out, you have to put in extra effort. While I have go my clothes form Gujarat, I also wanted my dance steps to be exclusive. That's why Iateended a course in salsa dandiya before Navratri."

Nanda Kundu, director of a dance academy, is surprised by the sudden rush of youngsters honing their dance skills this festive season. “There has been a great response to this new genre of dance. It is a fusion of classical rhythm and contemporary styles,” he says.

The clientele of these dance institutes include corporate along with housewives and youngsters. Sohina Chopra, Employed with a leading consultancy company, says, “Professional salsa instructors are training our employees for a Navratri function being organized by the company in a few days time. More than 60 employees signed up for the week-long workshop.” Actress Kim Sharma is also enamored of this fusion of dance styles. “I am not too much of a dandiya enthusiast but this fusion style fascinates me,” she says.

dhol

This is the story of four bachelors who are desperate for money. They realize that the easy way to become rich is to corner a rich girl and make her fall in love. They square up on Ritu (Tanu Sri Dutta) who moves to their neighborhood. She along with her grandparents come to their town to search more about the details behind the suicide of Ritu's brother. The rest of the story is all about how these guys get mixed up in a mafia tangle.
First half of the film is fun and second half has suspense element. Climax should have been better. This film offers quite a few comedy sequences. Though it is not a great film, Priyadarshan's Dhol could be watched at your leisure. It is a typical multiplex comedy.
Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Tanushree Datta, Rajpal Yadav, Om Puri, Payal Rohatgi, Arbaaz Khan & Murli Sharma









Story of the film is an old one and the telugu film titled 'Madhura Nagarilo' that came around 15 years back.Direction by Priyadarshan is very typical. He succeeded in generating laughs in few episodes.

Preity Zinta, Amithabh in Rituparno ghosh's film

Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal and Amitabh Bachchan will be seen together in Rituparno Ghosh's forthcoming English film.
The yet untitled film, which is being produced by Planman Motion Pictures, will also feature Shefali Shah, Bengali actor Jishu Sengupta and Divya Dutta.
According to the Arindam Chaudhuri (chairperson of Planman Motion Picture)"I am extremely happy with the finalisation of the cast. A great script and good actors are an extremely exciting proposition. I am sure the film will shape up wonderfully. After all, Ghosh is a magician of a director.
"An integral part of the film would be shot abroad, for which we are exploring several location options. As soon as the formalities are done, we will finalize the international schedule," said Bhattacharjee

bachchan's family in "sarkar raj"

Director Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Part-2 has been titled as "Sarkar Raj",
. Three Bachchans : Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya bachchan is taking part in this film and they are in the lead. Apart from the Bachchans, "Sarkar Raj" features mostly unknown faces. As the director want the film to look fresh he took lot of stage and theatre actors in this movie. Director is working with Aishwarya for the first time. Ramgopal verma and Amitabh are working in three films this year, they are : Nishabd, Sarkar Raj and Sholay

"Sarkar Raj" : Bachchans coming together -

Director Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Part two has been titled "Sarkar Raj", varma preferred the title Sarkar Raj than Sarkar 2 or Sarkar Again. Three Bachchans : Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya bachchan is taking part in this film and they are in the lead. Apart from the Bachchans, "Sarkar Raj" features mostly unknown faces.

As the director want the film to look fresh he induct lot of stage and theatre actors in this movie. Director is working with Aishwarya for the first time. Ramgopal verma and Amitabh are working in three films this year, they are : Nishabd, Sarkar Raj and Sholay

Priyanka chopra in her new film drona

Priyanka Chopra the bollywood queen is too busy in shooting of her new film Drona. She got injured in Mumbai and Nambia while shooting for drona.
Fortunately,priyanka has her mother to look after her.
As for signing Madhur Bhandarkar's "Fashion", she said: "The details, including my dates, have yet to be figured out. But, yes, I'm on. Though I'm not sure when." As per Priyanka she is still sweet 16. "Just work, work, work! Marriage? No chance for a long while. Psychologically I'm still 16." she added.

Sarika And Kamal Haasan´s Daughter To Debut In Films ?

Though they may not be living together anymore, but rumours are rife that Sarika and Kamal Haasan's daughter is on the threshhold of an acting career.

As per the buzz, the pretty girl, Shruthi, is all set to debut in films. We just wonder if it will be a Hindi film or a Tamil one?

Preity Zinta need baby with dimples

Preity Zinta in search of a child actor who have both dimples on her both cheeks. This is because she needs a role to be played by the child actor in the earlier part of Har Pal.

But the problem is here that they could only find the little girls with a dimple on one of the cheek or the face that doesn’t suit preity.

Preity in her interview said that they r trying hard to find a child artist who resembles her face and until then the childhood portion is on hold.

Lara Dutta with Govinda

Lara Dutta is on a high. After the success of Partner, she is starring alongside Govinda in Ravi Chopra’s new film. The pretty actress feels that she is finally taking the right steps to further her career."I’m making the right career moves.

She feels lucky that she is getting the opportunity to work with senior actors. "It’s a great challenge to match comic timing with Govinda.

I think it is a huge compliment to my abilities when they come to me with roles alongside stalwarts like Boman Irani, Paresh Rawal and Govinda," the actress said. However, she claims she has no friends in Bollywood.
"You suddenly realise that there are no friends out here. Everyone is here to do his or her work," Lara said.

Aishwarya rai Hubbi and Vivek oberoi together in "Mission Istanbul."

Abhishek Bachchan and Vivek oberoi are going to share screen in Apoorva Lakhia's film "Mission Istanbul." Talking about their working together, producer Suneil Shetty says that they have no problems about it.
"Why should they have any problems? They are both thorough professionals. Ane weren't they both part of "Shootout At Lokhandwala"? "They do have scenes together in our film. And I am sure there will do them splendidly" he adds.

The film "Mission Istanbul" casts Abhishek Bachchan, Viveik Oberoi, Bobby Deol, Shabbir Ahluwaliah and Tusshar Kapoor. Mr. Shetty is going to spend around 25 crores for this action-packed film.

They are going to get the top-of-the-line technicians from Hollywood to work for the film. The leading female roles are being finalized at the moment.

Kareena to work with SRK?

Riding on a string of flops, Kareena Kapoor seems to be desperate to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the hope of a hit.

Kareena hasn’t had a real hit to her credit in her entire career, but still she is among the top actresses in Bollywood. What she is desperate for is a solo hit to her credit and in pursuance of that, Kareena is very eager to be part of Shankar ’s SRK starrer, Robot .

So much so that Kareena paid a personal visit to SRK to convince him that she is just right for the role.

After Asoka , Kareena hasn’t had a chance to act opposite SRK. The buzz is that she really wants to act opposite SRK.

Ever since Kareena heard that SRK was the leading man of ‘Robot’, she immediately made up her mind to do that film too.

Kareena visited SRK’s Bandra home, Mannat, and in the presence of Gauri Khan, said that she should be considered for the female lead in ‘Robot’.

Kareena has always openly admitted that she is an ardent SRK fan. In fact, earlier, she went out of her way to accommodate ‘Asoka’ in her schedule to be part of the SRK project. They were then seen in Karan Johar ’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham but they weren’t opposite each other.

Since then, Kareena wanted to work with SRK. Shankar’s ‘Robot’, she felt, was a good opportunity to work with SRK once again.

Shankar had originally planned ‘Robot’ with Kamal Haasan in the lead. However, the role finally went to SRK. It is a futuristic and stylish movie.

Known to prepare painstakingly for roles, Kareena doesn’t shy from doing what it takes to deliver her performances.

Shahrukh Khan's experience at T20 Finals

The world saw him out there at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday, cheering the Men in Blue, shouting “Chak De, India” and punching the air in triumph as M S Dhoni’s Demons demolished Pakistan to win the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup. Shah Rukh Khan spoke to BT after the euphoria had sunk in.

His trip wasn’t planned. The BCCI and Sharad Pawar had invited him. “It was kind of them,” said SRK. “I was sitting at home doing nothing because of the Ganpati holiday. The game was just for three hours, I could make it. I would never have been able to go for a daynight Onedayer. My son Aryan wanted to go. And I was glad I could take him for a World Cup final, everything just fell into place,” he added, explaining his presence at the stadium.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif had mentioned earlier that it was SRK’s presence that inspired Dhoni and his men to victory. He was the ‘X’ factor that lent that extra edge to a team that was already riding a wave of confidence with Lady Luck alongside them. Amused at being described as Team India’s lucky mascot, Shah Rukh Khan said, “That’s not true at all. Success isn’t about one person, it’s a collective effort. Let’s not take away from the boys their dues. This success belonged solely and only to Dhoni and his boys.
But did he not think that his role as hockey coach Kabir Khan in Chak De India had inspired all of India to compete at whatever it was doing more fiercely and proudly? “Well, yes, Chak De has enthused India with a new spirit.
But Chak De, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai are defining movies of my career. I am glad to be able to contribute through them. But, in this case, I was another Indian among the spectators cheering the boys with my mind, body, heart and soul.

His role as the hockey coach has emboldened SRK to offer this tip to the new One-day captain M S Dhoni: “It’s important to instill confidence in the team. A captain has to be in sync with his players. Success is all about team spirit. Treat every player as an adult who has his own mind. Leave them with responsibility and you see magic.

Sushmita Sen found a new boy friend?

Just when everyone was talking about Sushmita Sen and Bunty Sachdeva, it seems new rumours are now floating that Sushmita is dating her director of Dulha Mil Gaya Mudassar Aziz whom she has known for quite a while.

A source claims “Sushmita and Mudassar have been dating ever since she broke up with Bunty about a month ago. They have known each other for a long time and of late the friendship has blossomed into romance. They have been spotted going out together often.”

Mudassar though says “I am very fond of Sushmita as an actor. We are very good friends. We share a great rapport but it’s not a romantic association.”

He also admits that they have gone out together but he claims it was perhaps to discuss work.

Mudassar will be directing Sushmita in ‘Dulha Mil Gaya’ which also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Fardeen Khan .

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "SAAWARIYA"

Sony Pictures Entertainment and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali are jointly releasing SAAWARIYA, the first Bollywood production from a Hollywood studio. This musical love story features the debuts of Ranbir Kapoor (son of Rishi Kapoor) and Sonam Kapoor (daughter of Anil Kapoor) alongside Indian superstars Rani Mukherjee and Salman Khan. After directing the Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya Rai blockbuster “Devdas” and the critically acclaimed drama “Black” starring Mukherjee and the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, Bhansali returns to the big screen with SAAWARIYA which will be released in theaters worldwide on November 9 for the Diwali holiday weekend.

SAAWARIYA is a story of two young star-crossed lovers whose passions almost consume their will to the brink of self-destruction. In this eternal tale of an ode to romance, stand two lonely souls whose childlike innocence and candor only obscures their inner turmoil, anger, anxiety and desperate wait for love. An artist, a free spirit, an idealist and dreamer, Raj, is certain that he has found his ultimate dream when he arrives at a quaint picturesque town.

One silent bright and starry night, he spots a mysterious girl draped in black, standing alone at a bridge. This chance encounter introduces him to Sakina, a shy and quiet, melancholic and enigmatic girl who continues to intrigue him. Thus follows the beginning of a new friendship, where Raj with his most charming ways and an undying spirit tries to win Sakina’s heart.

Through Raj and Sakina’s journey together, we are reminded of the fragility of the human heart. In the couple’s anguish and test of faith, is revealed the power of unconditional love through a thousand layers of tumultuous emotions. {Based on the story of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s ‘White Nights’

Shah Rukh Khan gifted expensive hampers to 30 stars featured on a song for OSO

30 Bollywood stars are featuring on a song for 'Om Shanti Om'. Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Rekha, Shabana Azmi, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, Kajol, Karisma Kapur, Govinda, Riya Sen, Celina Jaitley, Koena Mitra and Bobby Deol among others have made an appearance in it.

All of them refused to accept money. To thank them Shah Rukh Khan sent them a hamper, which contains a watch (from an international company for which SRK is brand ambassador), a N-series cell phone, a gold coin and an OSO T-shirt and a personalized letter written by SRK and Farah Khan. "We all can do anything for SRK. It was a pleasant surprise to get this hamper.


I am extremely happy since it will be a rocking song. Farah has really done a good job," offers one of those actors.

Aamir to show off his 6 packs

Aamir has been working out since a year and will be showing off his 6 pack abs in the Hindi remake of Ghajini.

Aamir who always experiments with his look is said to be doing this as his role in the film is that of a 21 year old and he wanted it to look authentic.

Mallika Sherawat fusses over Ranvir

Ranvir and Mallika have worked together earlier in Pyar Ke Side Effects and now will be seen in Rangita Nandy's Agli Aur Pagli.

It is said that the hot bod Mallika took care of Ranvir when he was not keeping well during the shoot of Agli...

We wonder what Konkana has to say about that?