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'Kites' at Cannes

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sun, 17 May 2009 06:55:00 +0000

Big Pictures, Motion Pictures brand of Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd unveiled the Fist Look of 'Kites', its tent pole International production at a press conference held in Cannes.

Present at the conference were Indian Superstar Hrithik Roshan, Mexican Actress Barbara Mori, Director Anurag Basu, and writer producer, Rakesh Roshan. The cast and crew also unveiled trailer and also some key posters of the film.

On unveiling the first look, Hrithik Roshan said, "Kites is a story of love that goes beyond barriers, boundaries and cultures. With an Internationally renowned crew and crisp story telling we have attempted to create a film which we feel has a scope to reach wider world audiences and set new benchmarks."

Director Anurag Basu added, "I am glad Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan entrusted me with an opportunity to direct Kites. It has been an enriching experience to shoot the film with an International team across world cities. I am happy Kites is getting such great exposure at Cannes Film Festival, the world's biggest film market."

'Kites' also stars Kangana Ranaut, Nick Brown and Kabir Bedi in pivotal roles. Two versions of the film are getting ready for release in the last quarter of 2009.

In the International markets, 'Kites' will release in the English version while in India the film will release in the Hindi version, which has been shot simultaneously.

Here comes The Cannes Tamasha

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:50:00 +0000

The Cannes tamasha has begun and so has the string of controversies linked to it. But to begin at the beginning, as we all know, Rakesh Roshan and his son Hrithik are there to promote their film Kites, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan too is there as the brand ambassador of L'Oreal. And so is Anil Kapoor and daughter Sonam.

According to reports, Barbara Mori, the hot Mexican heroine of Kites is there in Kites as well for the film's promotion. That should be enough to send tongues wagging about the alleged affair between her and Hrithik. Of course, Papa Roshan is believed to be going red in the face denying that there is anything going on between the two. Then of course, there is the rising star Sonam Kapoor. She may be just two films old, but she has managed to grab quite a few prestigious brand endorsements, including L'Oreal. It was reported that she would be walking the red carpet along with Aishwarya, who is the French company's international brand ambassador. But it seems that Ash put her dainty foot down and refused to share the limelight with the newcomer. So Sonam's plans of making a red carpet entry were nixed. Well, better luck next time Sonam. So while Abhi Ash made their red carpet entry yesterday, it seems that Hrithik and Barbara will be doing the same today. As for Sharmila Tagore, who is also in Cannes, she is too dignified to be a part of any controversies. Anyway, as is befitting her position as one of the jury members at this prestigious festival, she is keeping to her business.

Big Pictures unveils first look of KITES

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:47:00 +0000

BIG Pictures, motion pictures brand of Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd today unveiled the first look of KITES, its tent pole international production at a press conference held in Cannes.

Present at the conference were Indian superstar Hrithik Roshan, Mexican actress Barbara Mori, director Anurag Basu and writer, producer Rakesh Roshan. The cast and crew unveiled a teaser trailer and some key art posters of KITES.

Sunir Kheterpal, Chief Operating Officer, BIG Pictures, says, ''KITES brings together India's premier production house (Filmkraft and Producer Rakesh Roshan), Top Acting Talent from India (Hrithik Roshan) and Mexico (Barbara Mori), International Crew and India's most well known name in the global filmed entertainment business (BIG Pictures). We are extremely proud to be associated with Filmkraft for marketing and distributing KITES and have put together a diverse team with relevant international experience to take the Film to the widest possible international audiences. Cannes 2009 is the beginning of this exciting journey''.

Producer Rakesh Roshan adds, ''Filmkraft is India's most, forward looking film production house. With each of our film we have tired to push the envelope with path breaking technique, story telling and novel presentation. A film like KITES has never been attempted in India before. This is our attempt to tap the mainstream international audience and we are hopeful that with an able partner like BIG Pictures, we will be able to meet this objective''

Director Anurag Basu says, ''I am glad Rakesh Roshan and Hritik Roshan entrusted me with an opportunity to direct KITES. It has been an enriching experience to shoot the film with an international team across world cites. I am happy that KITES is getting such great exposure at Cannes Film Festival, the world's biggest film market.''

Actor Hrithik Roshan says, ''KITES is a story of love that goes beyond barriers, boundaries and cultures. With an internationally renowned crew and crisp story telling we have attempted to create a film which we feel has a scope to reach wider world audience and set new benchmarks.''

Actress Barbara Mori says, ''KITES is my first international experience of working in a film with Indian cast and I must say it has been extremely overwhelming. I have cherished every moment of being a part of this film...it's been like being part of a family. I am glad KITES is being marketed at the Cannes film festival and looking forward to the response the film gets.''

KITES is being marketed extensively across international platforms. BIG Pictures is leaving no stone unturned in promoting the film at the Cannes Film Festival. The cast and crew of the film will be present during all activities related to KITES at the Cannes Film Festival.

KITES also stars Kangana Ranaut, Nick Brown and Kabir Bedi in pivotal roles. Two versions of the film are being readied for release in the last quarter of 2009. In the international markets, KITES will release in the English language version where as in India, the film will release in the Hindi version, which has been shot simultaneously.

Ghai introduces Student films at Cannes

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:45:00 +0000

Subhash Ghai, Abhishek Bachchan and Sushma Singh ,Secretary- Ministry of Information inaugurated the Indian Film pavilion at the Cannes International Film Festival to promote Indian cinema to the international market and showcase some of the prominent films and short films at the festival. After the inauguration, Assocham headed by D.S Rawat held a press conference with prominent personalities including Subhash Ghai, Amit Khanna, Anurag Basu, Bobby Bedi, Manisha Koirala, Dipti Naval and many others.

At the press meet, Subhash Ghai expressed his confidence to media that though India has not had a strong presence at Cannes so far in terms of participation in the competition section, Cannes will soon see great films from India. The youth today are getting more educated about World Cinema and are preparing themselves for International competition by getting professional training for a long term career in schools like Whistling Woods International (WWI).

Mr. Jerome Paillard, Exec. Director of the Cannes festival expressed that Indian filmmakers will shine in the coming years. Christian Jeune, Director of Film Department and Deputy Director Delegate of the Cannes festival, welcomed the constant endeavors by Indian film makers and Assocham to bring Indian cinema to the rest of the world.

Nine short films made by the first graduating batch of Directors from WWI are being showcased at the Short Film Corner this year and some of the broadcasters have already shown their interest in acquiring few films out of these.

Shaam's long journey!

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:44:00 +0000

By galatta
Friday May 15 6:25 PM

Shaam was a model in Bangalore, and aspired to be in movies one day. As fate would have it, his first tryst with the camera was in Kushi, where he played a small role as Vijay's friend. He soon burst into Kollywood with 12B, directed by late Jeeva. He further went on to star in several films, including Ullam Ketkume, Iyarkai, Thoondil and Inba. Shaam's performance was appreciated in Tamil, and now the actor has decided to try his luck in Telugu with Kick, which just released and also stars Ravi Teja and Ileana. The film is an action adventure flick with Shaam playing a cop's role. Kick is directed by Surinder Reddy. Shaam agrees that the offer was very exciting and came as a pleasant surprise. Shaam performed very well in the action scenes and his dedication has won many admirers in Tollywood. The director is so impressed with Shaam that he has been offered a lead role in his next film. Last week, the film had a great opening and is on its way to becoming a blockbuster.

Ride music released

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:43:00 +0000

By galatta
Friday May 15 6:26 PM

The audio of director Ramesh Varma's forthcoming Ride, starring Tanish, Nani, Shweta Basu Prasad and Aksha in the lead roles, was released by veteran actor Balakrishna on Friday in an impressive function in Hyderabad. Notably, Balakrishna's most memorable mass masala song 'Danchave menatha koothura' from Mangammagari Manavadu (1984) is remixed in Ride. Music is distributed by Aditya Music. Noted singer Hema Chandra is the music director. Lyrics are by Bhaskarabhatla. Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh under the banner of Sri Sai Ganesh Productions, Ride has already completed shooting and is all set to grace theatres soon. Camera is by Shyam K. Naidu, editing is by Marthand K. Venkatesh, art is by Chinna, while story, screenplay and direction are by the director himself. Ride has Ahuti Prasad, Viswanath Kasi, Tulasi, Sudha, Gourav, Brahmanandam, Hema, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Rajitha, Deekshitulu, Gayatri and Ushasri in the cast.

Sneha to get married?

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:42:00 +0000

By galatta
Friday May 15 6:25 PM

Sneha, is one versatile actress who is capable of slipping into any role that she is assigned . A gifted actress and an artiste par excellence is what one say about her. She continues to amaze her audience with her performance and has received appreciation from several quarters for her contribution to Indian cinema. Vijayanthi IPS is one of the famous movies of Vijayashanthi, and now Sneha will portray a tough cop in Bhavani IPS, which is a remake of the yesteryear hit. When she sat with Galatta, for a special chat, one of the questions she was asked was if she was getting married anytime soon, to which Sneha replied that marriage in not on her mind for the moment! She also added that marriage is a personal choice and she cannot be forced into it. Sneha being a sensible actress, knows when to take the right decision. At the moment the busy actress is shuttling between Hyderabad and Chennai and is working overtime to complete her pending assignments. Marriage is definitely not on the cards at least for the moment for Sneha, and it looks like all hopeful suitors will have to wait to know!

Shreyas Talpade learns why women take time to dress up

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:44:00 +0000

By indiaabroad
Wednesday May 13 2:45 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) 'Iqbal' fame actor Shreyas Talpade says he couldn't understand why women take hours to get ready until he had to dress like one himself for his role in Paritosh Painter's 'Paying Guest'.

The actor says it wasn't an easy task.

'Getting into a girl's get up is not easy at all. Those who believe that girls take unnecessary time to get ready and most of the time they are just being fussy, let me tell them that they don't make a fuss about it at all, it really does take that long,' Shreyas said in a press release.

According to a unit source, it used to take Shreyas two and a half hours to wear make-up and get his hair set for the role.

He had once even surprised his wife Deepti with his new avatar.

'When Deepti first saw me in a girl's get up, she was surprised. She couldn't believe that I was her husband. She was so impressed that she jokingly commented that if she would have been a boy, she would have proposed to me,' he said.

Produced by Subhash Ghai, 'Paying Guest' is a comedy and also features Ashish Chaudhary, Javed Jaffrey, Vatsal Seth, Neha Dhupia, Riya Sen and Sayali Bhagat.

Know how Namitha celebrated her b’day!

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:00 +0000

Namitha, after a gap of four years, celebrated her birthday with her family in Mumbai. The actress said that she had been busy all these years but her grandpa insisted that she celebrate her birthday this year with the family. Namitha cut a huge cake amidst her family members on May 10th (her birthday) at her family home.

Meanwhile, elaborate arrangements were made by her fans’ association in Tamil Nadu for her birthday. Namitha Fans’ Association president Selvam and PRO John made all the necessary preparations.

In Chennai, sweets and lunch were served to the orphans at the Kakkum Karangal Orphanage in Kodambakkam. InPuducherry seven tuition centers were instituted on behalf of the Namitha fans' association wherein teachers conduct tuition classes for the poor students. In yet another tuition center established in Coimbatore, where 76 students are presently studying, three computers were donated on behalf of the fans’ association.

Namitha thanked all her well wishers and fans for making her birthday celebrations a grand success as well as for their wishes. Behindwoods wishes Namitha a very happy birthday. May her good work continue!

KITES is BIG's tent pole movie at this years festivals

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:29:00 +0000

If it's Reliance ADAG, it has to be 'BIG'! Following BIG Pictures' successful launch at the Cannes Film Festival last year, the company is going back to Cannes this year with a wide range of new films. In fact BIG Pictures would be marketing the largest number of new films by an Indian film company, during the festival starting May 13th, 2009.

KITES is BIG Pictures' tent pole international movie at the festival this year. KITES stars Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kangna Ranuat, Nick Brown and Kabir Bedi in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Rakesh Roshan's Filmkraft, India's leading production house and directed by Anurag Basu.

BIG Pictures is also marketing various films in world cinema and popular cinema categories, directed by world renowned, international award winning and acclaimed Indian film makers. These include films in various Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam and Kannada amongst many others, all with universally appealing stories.

BIG Pictures' World Cinema slate

Famous Malayalam director Shaji N. Karun's latest film KUTTY SRANK starring Mammootty, Padmapriya, Kamalini and Meena Kumari. In 1989, Karun's film PIRAVI won awards at Cannes Film Festival and Locarno Film Festival.

Bengali film director Baddhadeb Dasgupta's JANALA starring Tapas Paul, Swastika Mukherjee, Indranil SenGupta. In 2000, Dasgupta's UTTARA won the Best Director award at Venice Film Festival and in 1993 his film CHARACHAR won the Golden Bear award at Berlin Film Festival.

Rituparno Ghosh's two films, ABHOMAAN and SHOB CHARITRAO KALPONIK. ABHOMAAN stars Dipankar De, Mamta Shankar, Jisshu Sengupta. SHOB CHARITRAO KALPONIK stars Bipasha Basu and Prosenjit Chatterjee. In 2000, his BARIWALI won the NETPAC award at Berlin Film Festival.

Kannada Director M S Sathyu's IJJODU starring Meera Jasmine, Anirudh, Srivatsa, Nagkiran and Arundhati Jathakara. Marathi film actor and director Amol Palekar's SAMAANTAR starring Amol Palekar and Sharmila Tagore.

All of these films are ready and will not only be promoted to international buyers and distributors but also be showcased to various festival directors who are keen on inviting these films for their festivals later this year.

BIG Pictures' Popular Cinema slate

Popular cinema films such as SIKANDAR directed by Piyush Jha, comic capers DO KNOT DISTURB directed by David Dhawan, WELL DONE ABBA directed by Shyam Benegal and CHALOO MOVIE directed by Vinod Pande, Punjabi film CHAK JAWANA directed by Simerjit Singh and MIRCH directed by Vinay Shukla, which are in various stages of production and release will also be promoted at the festival this year.

BIG Pictures' catalogue also includes the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema GHAJINI, the cult film ROCK ON!, 2009's acclaimed films LUCK BY CHANCE and 13 B and many more films.

Jordan's much-publicized night club pal is 'gay'

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:28:00 +0000

If reports are to be believed, Jordan's much-publicized night club pal, thought to be responsible for the wreckage of her marriage to Peter Andre, is gay.

Apparently, it was after Jordan was pictured canoodling with Spencer Wilton, 36, a one-time national dressage champion in a nightclub, that Peter called it quits.

However, Wilton's friend and ex-partner Carl Hester said there was "no chance" that he was having an affair with Jordan because he is gay.

"They are absolutely not having an affair of any sort. It's out of the realms of possibility - Spencer's gay," the Daily Express quoted Carl as saying.

Meanwhile, Jordan and estranged husband Peter, 36, have issued a joint statement confirming their split after almost four years of marriage.

Katie has said that the decision lies entirely with her husband. (ANI)

Megan Fox's language is not as attractive as her

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:27:00 +0000

American actress Megan Fox's language is apparently not as pretty as her, for the Transformers star reportedly uttered a series of foul words after she was told that she was too pretty for serious movie roles.

"It p***es me when people f***ing complain that I'm too beautiful to get a part," the Sun quoted the 22-year-old as saying.

"That's bulls***.

"And if I weren't attractive I wouldn't be working at all," she said.

Fox was also asked whether it was worth isolating herself in order to escape the madness of Hollywood.

"Yeah, it's worth it," she said.

"Because if it was - if I wasn't making that decision I wouldn't, I would be f***ing, not literally f***ing away my career, but I'd be s***ting away my career," she added. (ANI)

Megan Fox says she's bisexual and would only sleep with lesbians

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:09:00 +0000

Actress Megan Fox has admitted that she is attracted to women as well as men.

The Transformers beauty - who has an on/off relationship with former Beverly Hills, 90210 actor Brian Austin Green - has confessed that she is drawn to sexy women too.

However, she refuses to date another bisexual female because she wouldn't want a male's 'dirty' leftovers.

"I have no question in my mind about being bisexual," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Esquire magazine.

"But I'm also a hypocrite: I would never date a girl who was bisexual, because that means they also sleep with men, and men are so dirty that I'd never want to sleep with a girl who had slept with a man," she added.

Rachel Weisz 'to play '40s movie icon Hedy Lamarr in biopic'

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:40:00 +0000

British actress Rachel Weisz is loosely attached to play Hedy Lamarr, the 1940s screen siren who combined beauty with brains, in Amy Redford's indie tale 'Face Value'.

The biopic centers on Lamarr's eccentric life, particularly her less publicized second career as a scientist.

Discovered by Hollywood boss Louis B Mayer and signed with MGM studios, Lamarr was born in Vienna and began her career in European cinema. Her films include White Cargo, Ziegfeld Girl and her most famous role of all in Cecil B DeMille's Samson and Delilah, reports The Telegraph.

But she was also a typical example of "beauty with brains." The stunner helped to create a method of changing frequencies - known as frequency-hopping -that became a forerunner to modern wireless communications.

Lamarr made her last film in 1957 and died in 2000.

Weisz, 38, is in negotiations for the role in the film directed by Redford, daughter of Robert Redford.

Weisz was recently cast in "The Whistleblower," the story of a Midwestern police officer who travels to post-war Bosnia and exposes atrocities.

An interview with Ram Gopal Verma

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:54:00 +0000

By glamsham
Thursday May 7 11:05 AM

Bollywood Trade News Network

Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma always believed in speaking volumes through film's content than using songs as a medium of expression. But this time around, with RANN, which is being touted as the most ambitious film of Ramu, he has devised a striking video by the name 'JANA GANA RANN'. The song, in question, is a modified version of our National Anthem. We wonder what made Ramu stumble on such hard-hitting idea. Let's know it from the mastermind itself.

Isn't' it morally wrong to demean the national anthem?

Of course it is morally wrong and completely unpatriotic to demean the national anthem. However this song isn't and shouldn't be misconstrued to be an aberration on the National Anthem. It's a song by itself that in a way tries to depict the current situation in the country. The reference to the national anthem is also for the same.

It is illegal to dissect the national Anthem and use it for your own purpose such as this. Please comment.

This song, only depicts what some characters of this film feel is the current state of affairs in the country. If one was to notice carefully, it isn't a dissection of the national anthem nor is it an attempt to do so. Yes, for obvious reasons it sounds like it, but if one was to notice carefully, the national anthem talks a completely different language and this song talks of the battleground that our land has become today.

How was this song conceived?

This song stemmed out from the fact that today freedom of speech is actually curtailed and the freedom that we actually fought for somewhere is back to being controlled and manipulated in the hands of someone or the other.

What is the idea behind the song?

The idea behind the song is strongly tied in with the premise of the film. The film showcases the lengths people would go in order to secure the all consuming power of controlling the people's mind space. The song talks about, how this largest democracy in the world runs the greatest risk of being manipulated by a few minds to promote their personal interests. It tells how a nation once regarded as the most secular, cohesive and peaceful is now being broken down to pieces. Are we awake to this fact or just sleepwalking through it? Is it victory or death?

What is your (Artiste) take on this?

Well I think this is a song that resonates the very thought of the film. No one should misconstrue this song as meaning anything else or as one that is meant to offend anyone's sentiments.

What do you believe will be the mass reaction to this song?

They would appreciate it. Everyone understands and realizes the current state of affairs of our country.

Is this a publicity stunt?

It's a creation meant for and lending support solely to the premise of the film. We believe the audience today is intelligent and don't fall for so called 'stunts'.

Is this supported or endorsed by any political party?

This is not a song pro or against any political party or any political element. It is very clear if you listen to the lyrics. It's not meant to be provocative nor is it meant to violate. It's the state of the nation the song highlights and if anything it would be accepted by each and every Indian.

What if the censor board does not issue a certificate for this song?

We believe in this song and what it stands for in the context of the film and we know in our hearts that there is nothing wrong in this song in the way it is going to be depicted in the film.

Will this song be broadcasted as a promotional song? Is it going to be sent to anyone?

This song will be made available to anyone and everyone. It's not something to be apologetic about, but something that you listen to, understand and acknowledge. It's the state of the nation and every Indian should know it, so that he or she can do something about it.

Why do you think this is a relevant song in today's time?

This song is extremely relevant simply because it voices the truth, the real sorry state of today's affairs. Yes we have great economic growth and are the rising superpower, while the world talks of that, here we lie warring amongst each other, looking for excuses, sparking communal violence. In this situation we have lost our voice, this song merely states that.

An interview with Nagesh Kukunoor

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:52:00 +0000

By glamsham
Tuesday May 12 10:40 AM

Ritesh Sharma, TWF, Bollywood Trade News Network

Nagesh Kukunoor's last film 8X10 TASVEER drew lukewarm response at the box office, but that doesn't bother the filmmaker who has two more films up for release this year besides a third film - a biopic on Kishore Kumar - in the pipeline. The director speaks to our correspondent on the Kishore Kumar biopic, TASVEER and his upcoming releases.

8X 10 TASVEER released but it did not quite get a healthy response...

I am happy and excited that TASVEER released but as far as the business the film did, everything wasn't in my hands. The problem between multiplex owners and distributors started just at that time.

So, are you now looking forward to AASHAYEIN? Even it has got delayed by a long time now.

But it won't get delayed any longer. It will release soon...within a couple of months if everything goes fine. I have pinned a lot of hope on this film too and like all my film this film too is completely different.

News is that you are making a film on Kishore Kumar and have already started working on it.

Oh yes... (Laughs)... that is one film I long wished to make. I have been a great fan of Kishore Kumar and have always thought of making a film on him. But you know it isn't that easy. Given the magnanimous personality of Kishore Kumar one has to be very cautious and careful. There shouldn't be any error and I am taking utmost care to give a great entertainer.

It seems you have already started your research work!

The research work isn't that easy. It is a long and tedious process but yes I am doing a lot of research to make everything look as real as possible. I will soon start shooting for it.

So, who plays Kishore Kumar?

My choice is Shreyas (Talpade). I think he will be great and after all he too is a great Kishoreda fan like me. Just like me Shreyas too knows a number of Kishoreda songs by heart and I would ideally like him to play Kishoreda. Let's see what happens finally?

But it will be a great responsibility on the actor to live up to the expectations of the audiences

I know it is but Shreyas would be good. I don't want a big star because then the actor's image will interrupt Kishoreda's image. See right now, I am researching on Kishoreda and then have to talk to the producers before everything is finalized...so it wouldn't be fair talking much about it.

Tell me something... despite always giving something new with every film of yours, last year didn't go that well, as BOMBAY TO BANGKOK didn't create any buzz.

But that's not in my hands. (Laughs) It was a good film but after making a film you don't have any more control over the film. It is then completely up to the audiences. I have always believed in giving something new to the audiences with every film. None of my films bear any resemblance with other. Right from HYDERABAD BLUES to ROCKFORD, TEEN DEEWAREIN, IQBAL, DOR and now TASVEER -all the stories are completely different from the other.

Okay, now AASHAYEIN too has been stuck for a while. Are you feeling restless with luck not going your way?

There had been some problems, which delayed AASHAYEIN...say for around seven months but now that everything has been sorted out it will release soon. I am actually thrilled that after a long time, now all my films will release one after the other and what I can promise is that every film and every story will be different.

There are a lot of things doing the rounds, like you had problems with the producers...

I have stopped listening and reacting to rumours. These things never seem to stop so the best thing is to ignore them.

In fact, it is also said that you had some major problems with Akshay Kumar on the sets.

Oh! No... no... that's completely wrong. In fact I am really impressed with Akshay's performance and plan to work with him again.

What can we expect from AASHAYEIN?

Watch out John in a completely different role in this film. It will be a revelation for his fans and I am sure John too is expecting a lot from this film. In the meantime, I am also giving the finishing touches to YEH HAUSLA and that releases sometime by August.

Gordon Ramsay's show condemned for 115 times F-word use

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:46:00 +0000

Acclaimed chef Gordon Brown's 'Great British Nightmare' show drew some flak after the F-word was used for a whopping 115 times in 40 minutes.

Viewers witnessed the most "aggressive" scene occur at 9.30pm, when a chef shouted the word "f***ing" 30 times in less than two minutes.

Many complaints were filed against the show because viewers found the use of foul language offensive.

"I can handle a swear word from Gordon but is it really necessary to have this in every other word from all involved? The show's overuse of the word f*** is unreal," t heDaily express quoted a viewer as complaining.

However, Channel 4 has said that Gordon only exposes the truth and delivers frank advice.

The channel also said that with just 5 days to turn around Silversmiths eatery in Sheffield, Gordon had no time for niceties or gentle persuasion.

The watchdog received 51 complaints, and said a number of regular viewers were shocked. (ANI)

Arya 2 Renamed to Akrandana?

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Allu Arjun's ongoing sequel to his super hit Arya (2004), which was tentatively titled Arya 2, is rumoured to have been renamed Akrandana. Quite unhappy with the title Arya 2, Allu Arjun was in search of another suitable title. Being directed by newcomer Rallabandi Srinivas, Akrandana is produced by R.S. Vasu under the banner of Sri Venkataramana Creations. Tamil actor Arya plays the villain in this film, which will have Shraddha Das, the latest entrant to Tollywood's glam department, playing a key role. Recently launched in Hyderabad, Akrandana is a love story set in the backdrop of a murder mystery. Gundu Hanumanta Rao, Jenny, Tilak, Vinod, Junior Relangi, M. Shyamsundar, Annapurna and others are in the cast. Music is by Gorantla Krishna, while cinematography is by Muralikrishna. The film is expected to hit screens in August.

Nakul’s philosophy of love!

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:39:00 +0000

If there’s anything more than what meets the eye in the blazing chemistry between Nakul and Sunaina on the sets of Masilamani both were quick to deny it smearing it with a ‘we are only friends’ label. Nakul met the media at the AVM Studios where his Masilamani is being shot and answered a few posers.

He started off saying that the movie is shaping up really well, thanks to the amazing chemistry between him and Sunaina since they have already worked together – unknowingly triggering a bunch of questions targeting at that topic.

He was quick to respond with a no when asked if he was in love with Sunaina. Nakul also had to explain himself about what he meant by chemistry a little while later. “I consider love to be quintessential in one’s life. But I have no place for love at the moment since I’m pretty focused on my career,” he wriggled out of the subject.

Director Manohar clarified that the movie has no unique storyline. “We are dealing with the age old story of a rich girl meeting and falling in love with a poor boy. But the screenplay is what to look for,” he stated. Masilamani is produced by Kalapathy Agoram productions.

My son has a cleaning fetish: Christina Aguilera

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:29:00 +0000

Pop singer Christina Aguilera says her 16-month-old son, Max Liron, is a cleanliness freak.

'He has a cleaning fetish and he loves to run around with a rag and dust and clean, and he loves to clean his high chair after he has done eating. It is so cute. When I lift him down, the first thing he does is to take a rag and clean off his chair. He is mommy's little helper,' femalefirst quoted Aguilera as saying.

Aguilera, 28, says Max is a fast learner and she and her husband, Jordan Bratman, have to be a little cautious because he absorbs everything like a sponge.

'He is absorbing everything like a sponge right now. We have to be cautious what we are saying around him. He is speaking a little Spanish too. He said mama and papa months ago,' said Aguilera.

'Ever since I have become a mom, I feel I have more knowledge and that makes me feel beautiful. I feel more centred, which makes me feel confident and sexy,' she added.

Jason Bateman bashful about onscreen kiss with Jennifer Aniston

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:08:00 +0000

Hollywood Actor Jason Bateman might have kissed a lot of actress onscreen, but as far as his onscreen kiss with Jennifer Aniston in 'The Baster' is concerned, he is pretty bashful.

Though Bateman did not emphasize much about the kiss he definitely lauded Jennifer's kissing abilities.

"It felt ... It was a good scene, I'll say that. It was a good scene," People magazine quoted him as saying.

Bateman revealed that he had been friends with Jennifer since he worked with her in the 'Break-Up'.

He also said that working with Jennifer again was fun.

"It's nice to finally work together. I think we just had one scene in The Break-Up. It's been a lot of fun," he said.

'The Baster' is about a single, 40-year-old woman who decides to have a child via a sperm donor, but her friend (played by Bateman) surreptitiously replaces her donor's semen with his own. (ANI)

It is Make or Break for Rani

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:59:00 +0000

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Tuesday May 12 12:13 PM

Rani Mukherjee has been finding the going tough these days. With so many young heroines on the scene, the actress finds herself out in the cold. Of course, there is also the fact that she has not had any decent success at the box office for a long while. Hence, it's not surprising that it all rests on her next release, Hadippa.

Hadippa, which is produced by good friend Aditya Chopra, has Rani cast opposite Shahid Kapur. Realising that it is make or break for her, the actress has been going all out for the film. The one good thing that has happened is that she is has suddenly make very weight conscious and has been working out religiously with her trainer. In fact, those who have recently seen her, cannot stop raving about her looks. The actress has lost oodles of weight and is looking better than ever before. But it seems that actress is so obsessed about her training that she has been getting her trainer to accompany her on sets so that she can work out between shots. Good friend Aditya has also allotted her some space where she can do her workout. Since it's make or break time, Rani wants to leave no stone unturned in her attempt to make her way back in the reckoning.

I haven't embarrassed BJP by filing for divorce: actress

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:54:00 +0000

Kannada actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Shruthi says she is ready to resign as chairperson of the Karnataka State Women and Child Welfare Board if the party wants her to do so after her petition seeking divorce from filmmaker S. Mahendar created a stir in political circles.

Shruthi filed for divorce from her husband of 11 years Mahendar, who is also a BJP leader, two weeks ago but said party leaders have assured that her personal decision would not affect her standing in the party.

'Many party leaders, including the state party chief Sadananda Gowda, have spoken to me and they never indicated that they are unhappy with my (divorce) decision. There are some women leaders from the Congress Party who are making hue and cry over a crisis in my personal life. I'm prepared to resign from the post the moment the party asks me to do so. I don't think I have embarrassed the party by deciding to file this divorce petition,' Shruthi told IANS.

Shruthi, who last week said she will be marrying journalist-turned-director Chandrachud alias Chakri after her divorce is through, had earlier told IANS that filing for divorce was a difficult decision, but an inevitable one due to a 'lot of pain' in her married life. She has an eight-year-old daughter with Mahendar.

Mahendar said he and his family members were 'shocked' by Shruthi's decision to file for divorce. He added that their relationship was never strained, as claimed by Shruthi.

Women leaders from various parties are campaigning against Shruthi ever since she filed for divorce and revealed her plans to marry again.

Former BJP legislator and noted legal luminary Prameela Nesargi, also the former chairperson of the board, has expressed her displeasure over the recent developments.

According to party sources, some BJP women leaders have urged the party high command to remove Shruthi from the post as she has brought disgrace to the party.

Gowda is reported to have assured the women leaders that a decision would be taken after consultations with Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and other party leaders once the results are announced for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Jalaja Naik, leader of the Congress Party's women wing, has also demanded that Shruthi should be removed from the post immediately.

'We feel that the interests of the women will be threatened by such people who occupy premier positions in government, that too connected to women,' Naik told IANS.

But Shruthi says that she doesn't see any connection between her being the chairperson and her decision to seek divorce.

Yoko Ono holds back tears at press unveiling of Lennon's NY exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:32:00 +0000

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono kept her tears from pouring while speaking about a forthcoming New York exhibition in honour of the late Beatle.

The exhibition, entitled John Lennon: The New York City Years, will feature the singer's personal possessions public for the first time at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex.

Items like guitars, a posthumous Grammy Award, and the star's iconic New York City T-shirt are set to go on public display.

And Ono, who held herself together while discussing Lennon's love for the city in which he was murdered, continues to get upset when the tragedy is mentioned.

"It (the bag) was hard to include. And I thought it might be criticised as well," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

"I know it's a kind of a sad and very poignant kind of paradox that he loved this place so much and this is where he was killed. I still get affected by it. If it (his death) was a slow a process we could have talked about it or something," she said. (ANI)

'Harry Potter' bird breeder lands in jail for neglect

noreply@blogger.com (shrek) — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:28:00 +0000

A falconer who provided birds of prey for the filming of the 'Harry Potter' franchise has landed in jail after pleading guilty to neglect.

Kenneth Lea was put behind bars for 12 weeks on 17 charges involving more than 51 specialist birds.

The 50-year-old fell under the court scanner after officials at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) received a tip about the "filthy" conditions, reports Contactmusic.

The creatures, including owls, falcons and hawks at his farm in Bradford, England, were found in an emaciated state and plastered in blood and dirt.

Lea supplied nine of the birds for various scenes in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. (ANI)