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Who would have thought that Martin Scorcese, a master of loud violence and the maker of bloody classics such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Departed, would come up with a taut masterpiece as dark as the best of David Lynch?
The second sequel to the popular 2006 teen-oriented musical, Step Up 3D sticks close to the formula. There are no surprises in the story — that's not the point here — the film's whole raison d'etre lies in the pants-popping dance moves.
The best way for our superstars and small-time actors to grab headlines continues to be their gimmick of either rubbing shoulders with an international star.
Sajid Nadiadwala’s Anjaana Anjaani that brings together for the first time Gen-X stars Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor is a zingy romantic comedy which starts out as people meeting as strangers before they fall in love with each other.
Not only did the 2 actors have a blast while shooting for the film but were [...]
He is someone for whom fun means business. He is none other than Bollywood's funny young man Ranvir Shorey! Well, post his famous VJing stint with Channel (V), films was a natural progression for this man. Add to that his impeccable pairing with Vinay Pathak, made them one of the most wanted 'on-screen couples' as far as comedy is concerned. Ranvir will be live Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat speaking about his upcoming movie The Film Emotional Atyachar on Monday, September 6, at 1600 hrs IST.
Just sometime back, in fact just in August, it was announced that Kangna Ranaut would be starring in Deepa Mehta's adaptation of the novel Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie. However, time changes a lot and so has the star cast of this film. The latest is that Kangna has dropped out of the said project. Kangna's spokesperson said, "Yes Kangna has actually opted out of the film Midnight's Children which is being made by Deepa Mehta. The reason for this change is Kangna is really busy and her dates are clashing with that of Deepa's film." With Kangna out of the film, Deepa will probably have to go star hunting once again in Bollywood.
Actress Juhi Chawla, who has given voiceover for Sita's character in 3D animation film Ramayana - The Epic, said she hasn't quit the film industry and will soon make an appearance in director Onir's I AM.
Siddharth Malhotra, who wanted to team up with Kajol for his second film after We Are Family, will now make a father-daughter comedy with Rishi Kapoor.
Well, it's a clear case of 'Na Na Karte Pyaar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe'! True to this song, celebrity couple Ranvir Shorey and Konkana Sen Sharma, after denying their affair a million times before the media, have ultimately decided to walk up to the altar and say 'I do' to each other, today. The couple has done quite a few films together from Aaja Nachle, Fashion, and Traffic Signal etc In simpler words, actor Ranvir Shorey is all set to wed Konkana Sen Sharma in Mumbai today. A very hush-hush affair; no media has been let on to the news or cover the event. Only close friends and family have been invited and the whole celebration is well, very intimate. It's double celebration for Ranvir whose movie The Film Emotional Atyachar also releases today, well let the bubbly pop. Bollywood Hungama wishes the couple all the very best for this new beginning.
After working with Ranbir Kapoor in two films, director Siddharth Anand feels the young actor has the potential to follow in the footsteps of megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the "complete Hindi film hero".
Sajid Nadiadwala's ANJAANA ANJAANI that brings together for the first time Gen-X stars Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor, is a zingy romantic comedy which starts out as people meeting as strangers before they fall in love with each other. Not only did the two actors have a blast while shooting for the film but were so keen during the making that they even helped out in other departments. Sources reveal that when Ranbir and Priyanka weren't in front of the camera they would
Pradyuman Singh who played Osama Bin Laden in TERE BIN LADEN had marked his entry into Bollywood with his fantabulous performance. For all those who have missed the movie there is good reason to cheer as you can catch this on DVD/VCD's, which hit the stores. The talented actor had shot for a special promo as Osama Bin Laden in which he is requesting the audiences to stop/avoid piracy as you don't get the complete entertainment in comparison with the original DVDs. The new prom
The 2011 edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) will be held in the North American city of Toronto. The four-day event will take place between 16 and 19 June next year. Besides, the actual awards ceremony, the event will also have an industry conference and will also host a film festival. The awards will be a great opportunity for Toronto to make a name for itself on the world stage. As many as 40,000 tourists are expected to descend on the city when
The Accordion, opened an important section of this Italian Film Festival, called Venice Days. Director Jafar Panahi could not attend the screening. The Iranian regime did not allow him to travel.
As the date of Salman Khan's home production inches closer, it seems the whole show is being run by only the three family members - Salman: who is the lead in the film, Arbaaz: who's producing the film and Malaika Arora: the new definition of item girl. This leaves one of the crucial members Sohail Khan out of any big role. Sohail Khan is not only getting fewer offers from the film producers but his brothers too have decided to cut his role. When asked about it, Sohail adds smi
The DVD of RAAJNEETI was launched recently. It comes in two different packs. The first one is a single pack with just the movie and the other being a twin pack. This twin pack has one CD with the movie and the other CD with a lot more action. This CD offers to you the making of the movie. It also has making of two of its songs: ISHQ BARSE and the much liked MORA PIYA. Not only that, it also has Prakash Jha and Anjum Rajabali in a candid conversation. And to top it all it has 25
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who turned 34 Friday, couldn't have asked for a better birthday - he celebrated it with his fiancee Priyanka Alva.
Fox Star Studios is all set with its 2010 Trade Show to bring the industry and it's stakeholders up to date with their slate of releases. An interactive session between Distributors, Sub-distributors and key exhibitors from various parts of the country, this summit is a big learning curve for the Industry majors. Happening for the first time in India, Industry majors are travelling from all over the country to be part of this trade show and talking to the top brass of Fox Star Studios. In fact Sunder Kimatrai who is the Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, Fox Studios, is the key speaker and is specially flying down for this event. Fox will be showcasing 75 years of their cinematic journey for the first time for those present and give an insight into their proud legacy. The distributors will be introduced to the upcoming films from the Studios. From the line up are films like Unstoppable, Wall Street, Gulliver's Travels, Danny Boyle's 127 Hours, X-Men: First Class, Rise of the Apes, Darkest Hour and The Chronicles of Narnia. This would be followed by showcasing the success story they have made in Bollywood and that includes My Name Is Khan, also announcement of their forthcoming slate for Vipul Shah production's next untitled movie starring John Abraham directed by Nishikant Kamath; Rohan Sippy's Dum Maaro Dum and Aatish Kapadia's Khichdi slated to release on Oct 1. Vijay Singh of Fox Star Studio explains the reason of this summit as he says, "At Fox Star Studios, we look upon our trade partners as important stakeholders. And the trade show is an important platform to share our key releases across Bollywood and Hollywood over the coming 6 months."
AR Rahman's theme song for the Commonwealth Games Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto has been widely panned as just average, but lyricist Mehboob says the anthem will pick up momentum.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A.R. Rahman's theme song for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto' has been widely panned as just average, but lyricist Mehboob defends his work and says people forget it's an anthem and not a commercial Bollywood song.
For Karan Johar, the past few weeks have been very stressful. He has hardly been getting any sleep, and has even put his next directorial venture on hold as he is busy with the promotions of his production, We Are Family.
Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth's younger daughter Soundarya on Friday tied the knot with Ashwin, a city-based entrepreneur at a high profile ceremony in Chennai.
Earlier in the month of May this year, Ajay Devgn earned the wrath of director of health services, Dr Rajnanda Desai, for smoking in a public place in Goa. The actor was shooting then for his forthcoming film Golmaal 3 and was caught puffing away near the Inox cinema hall in Panaji. While the complaint against the actor was filed then by National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), it's only now that he has been asked to pay a penalty of Rs.200. Ajay, through his representative, did pay the fine of Rs.200 earlier this week on Wednesday. The fine was levied for smoking in a public place which is in direct violation of section 4 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA).
Remember the scene in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (DDLJ) when Kajol hides under a towel? Of course you don’t. It wasn’t in the film! The footage is now available on YouTube, and fans are lapping it up.
If there was an Arjun who was the central character of Mahabharata, there is an Arjun, who is playing a central role in the movie business these days. Well, we are indeed referring to the sexiest hunk of Bollywood Arjun Rampal, who is currently enjoying a dream run in Bollywood with all his films shining at the BO! Rampal will be seen with Kajol and Kareena in We Are Family which releases today. The film is already getting positive response and Arjun as always is being highly praised for his performance in the film. Bollywood Hungama finds immense pleasure and honour to have Arjun Rampal on Celebrity Chat on Saturday, September 4, at 1500 hrs IST. Do not miss it!
For those who have been wondering where Ram Gopal Varma's prized discovery Mohit Ahlawat vanished, the young 'gym-toned' actor made his debut in Ram Gopal Varma's James in 2005. He had the guts to tell his mentor in his face that his script for the remake of Sholay would never work. Mohit paid heavily for his outspokenness. He was banished not only from Ram Gopal Varma's production house but also from Bollywood. Last heard he had walked out of Ghajini because he found his role (of the cop) too inconsequential. Thereafter, Mohit seemed to disappear from the face of earth. His phone number has changed and apparently he has gone back to his family business in Panipat and Delhi. But now one sees him part of the ensemble cast in debutant director Akshay Shere's Emotional Aatyachar. Mohit and Shere go a back a long way, to their days together in Ram Gopal Varma's production house. Even Shere seems unaware of Mohit's whereabouts. But he does let out that Mohit was in hospital lately. "I think it is for some intestine or stomach problem. Too much work-out has taken its toll on him," informs the director. Ironically, the bout of ill health has deprived Mohit of the little bit of attention that his new film would have got him. Even more ironically, director Mohit Shere says Mohit plays, "A businessman who meets some bizarre people." Sounds like Mohit's own story.
Producers of The Film Emotional Atyachar were in a soup recently due to the resemblance between their movie title and the show on UTV Bindass which goes by the same name. UTV Bindass and Genx Entertainment had filed a case against the film's producers Purple Haze Motion Pictures, seeking Rs. 20 crore as compensation and a stay order on the release, as they claimed that UTV had the copyright over the name 'Emotional Atyachar'. According to the UTV, they have registered the title in 2008 with the association of TV producers. However, the film which stars Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey and Kalki Koechlin, bears no resemblance to the show what so ever while Purple Haze Motion Pictures claimed that they have registered the title with the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association. In view of both sides of the story, the Bombay High Court ruled out the judgment in the favour of the film and has given a go ahead for its release and has asked the producers to display a disclaimer stating that the film is not associated with the reality show 'Emotional Atyachar'.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) She hit the gym with a vengeance when a tabloid infamously declared her 'fat'. Now Bipasha Basu, who completes 10 years in filmdom, says she is here to stay with her rigorously achieved best look ever.
Well known lyricist Gulzar who has given bollywood some of its most soulful songs was admitted in a city hospital after he was running with high fever. The veteran writer and filmmaker has been kept under medical observation for some time. According to reports, Gulzar had been running with high fever for some days and now the doctors have advised him complete rest for the time being. Gulzar was admitted in the hospital late yesterday evening.
Akshay Kumar only for Sajid Nadiadwala...That's the amicable agreement that Sajid Khan reached with his friend and producer before walking into an outside project. While showbiz is expressing exaggerated shock over Sajid Khan's decision to work with producer Vashu Bhagnani after Sajid Nadiadwala produced two hit films for the director, Khan and Nadiadwala are cool about the arrangement. In fact the two Sajids have now come to an understanding. Sajid Khan is free to direct films for other producers. But Khan will direct Akshay Kumar only for Nadiadwala. Says Nadiadwala, "I think it's only fair that I give my directors the freedom to work with other producers. If I showed trust in Sajid Khan by giving him a break in Heyy Babyy and then Housefull, Akshay Kumar also showed trust in Sajid Khan. So we've decided not to break the team. Whenever Sajid Khan will direct Akshay I'll produce." The trio already have a project ready to go on the floors in the middle of 2011. Nadiadwala confirms, "Sajid Khan is working on a script for Akshay. And we hope to start in mid-2011 after Sajid finishes his film for Vashu Bhagnani." Both Vashu Bhagnani and Sajid Khan took Nadiadwala's consent before working together. Says Nadiadwala, "They both took my blessings. And I was most happy to give it to them as long as their project didn't star Akshay."
Buoyed by the appreciation he has been receiving from friends and film folks, WE ARE FAMILY director Siddharth Malhotra has said that his next would be a father-daughter family comedy and would feature Rishi Kapoor as the father. Though the daughter's role is up for grabs, the director wants to create cinematic history by casting Kareena Kapoor as the daughter. Confirming the developments, Malhotra said, "Though I wanted to make my next with Kajol, but she won't be doing an
Buoyed by the appreciation he has been receiving from friends and film folks, WE ARE FAMILY director Siddharth Malhotra has said that his next would be a father-daughter family comedy and would feature Rishi Kapoor as the father. Though the daughter's role is up for grabs, the director wants to create cinematic history by casting Kareena Kapoor as the daughter. Confirming the developments, Malhotra said, "Though I wanted to make my next with Kajol, but she won't be doing an
Since Siddharth Malhotra's mentor and role-model Kajol is on maternity leave, the director is looking at casting his best friend Shahid Kapoor in his next film. Shahid has been Siddharth's best friend for years. The star watched the debutant director's film at a special screening on Wednesday. Says Siddharth, "I was waiting for Shahid to watch it. He has been my best friend for years. He watched it along with Sooraj Barjatya and Raju Hirani. Shahid absolutely loved my film." That's the kind of love and loyalty Siddharth believes in. A self-declared Kajol bhakt he is ready to go to any lengths to be loyal to his muse and guardian angel Kajol. After keeping a life-long mannat for Kajol agreeing to do his first film, Siddharth has now gone a step further. He has postponed his next film with Kajol in the lead because of the actress' impending motherhood. Kajol intends to take at least one full year off before returning to acting. Rather than cast someone else in the role that was written especially for Kajol, Siddharth has now decided to make another film next. The director's next would be a father-daughter family-comedy featuring Rishi Kapoor as the father. The daughter is yet to be cast. But the buzz is that Siddharth wants to create cinematic history by casting Rishi's niece Kareena as his daughter. Confirming these developments Siddharth Malhotra says, "I did want to make my film with Kajol next. But she won't be doing any film for a year and a half. So I'm making a family comedy. I've completed this other script. Rishi Kapoor plays father to a much younger girl. I'll make this family comedy before my film with Kadz." Siddharth has had a family screening of We Are Family. Karan Johar is apparently so proud of his protégé that he has agreed to let Siddharth make whichever film he wants to next. Shahid and Siddharth have been best friends since the time Shahid starred in Sooraj Barjatya's Vivah. Recalls Siddharth, "I was the associate director of Vivah. Shahid and I have been close since then. Now we're even closer. I really value his judgement." About casting Shahid in his Rishi Kapoor film, Siddharth Malhotra says, "I don't want to commit myself to casting Shahid until Karan Johar reads my script. But I know one thing. I'll present Shahid like no one else."
Karan Johar, whose film WE ARE FAMILY releases today, is a very emotional man at heart when it comes to his films. The acclaimed filmmaker was in tears recently after watching some of the sequences of his film. According to Karan he could help himself get through the high intensity emotions of his actors' who according to him have done absolute justice to the film. WE ARE FAMILY brings together Kajol and Kareena in powerful roles and the film has been one of the most awaited
The much talked about cold chemistry between Shahrukh Khan and Arjun Rampal has come to an end. If the latest reports are to be believed, it is known that SRK and Arjun Rampal melted their differences recently when they bonded over SRK's dinner party recently. Earlier, it was reported that Arjun refused to be part of some films starring SRK since he wanted an increase in his fee. But, all this seems to be a thing of the past now. Arjun is now looking forward to his next rele
In real life, Kajol is said to be quite moody while Kareena is a livewire. Since Arjun has worked with the two actresses for the first time ever in WE ARE FAMILY, did he have any problems breaking the ice? "See, Kajol is an introvert and we all know that", agrees Arjun, "She likes to have her own space and one should respect that. Having said that, she is a wonderful person and is pretty much in her elements when she decides to let her hair loose. As for Kareena, she is someone
After a good outing in 2010 with successful I HATE LUV STORYS and a loveable and appreciated performance in AISHA, Sonam has more or less gotten over the debacles of SAAWARIYA and DELHI 6. Additionally she has also endorsed a number of top brands. Sonam is now concentrating on her next, the Anees Bazmee directed THANK YOU. Before leaving for TORONTO to join the cast of the film, Sonam informed that she is very excited about THANK YOU, for more reasons than one! She disclosed
Hollywood actress Paula Patton has signed up to play the female lead in the new Mission: Impossible sequel. Read on to know more about the cast and sequel.
Suneel Darshan is sitting on a fortune estimated at Rs 100 crore plus. In a career spanning 23 years, he has produced 10 films and chosen not to sell the satellite rights of any of them.
Vasuda Sharma, who broke into the music scene in 2003 with the pop group Aasma, has been selected from 420 musicians, including renowned Indian bands like Demonic Resurrection, Junkyard Groove and Shkabang, to open Popkomm 2010.
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who has given voiceover for Sita's character in 3D animation film 'Ramayana - The Epic', said she hasn't quit the film industry and will soon make an appearance in director Onir's 'I AM'.
Akshay only for Sajid Naiadwala-- that's the amicable agreement that Sajid Khan has reached with his friend and producer before walking into an outside project.
When Rajnikanth catches a bullet mid-air and shoots it back at his adversaries, it's not just cinema halls in South India that resound with wolf-whistles and cat-calls; the mustachioed superstar has his fans all over the country.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) They paved the way forward in an alien industry, holding hands through difficult times and inspired them towards success. For Teacher's Day (Sep 5), Bollywood celebrities recall their gurus and inspirations, who shaped their careers.
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak's 'Meghe Dhaka Tara' completes 50 years this year. Sadly, despite critics globally considering it to be one of a handful of most important films from India, the excitement is not palpable.
Salman Khan says he is still at loggerheads with Shah Rukh Khan, with whom he had his infamous public spat two years ago, and that they can never be friends again.
After working with Ranbir Kapoor in two films, director Siddharth Anand feels the young actor has the potential to follow in the footsteps of megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the "complete Hindi film hero".
It seems Ram Gopal Varma is not worried about the death threats he is getting as he is moving around in Hyderabad unescorted and says he isn't being brave, just practical.
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Ek minute... My buzzing kaaliberry is demanding immediate attention now. Turns out it's a trade types khabru claiming to know why Ranvir Shorey is not featuring in the sequel to Bheja Fry. Nah, it has nothing to do with his reported September 3 wedding plans with Konkona Sen Sharma... but the reasons are strictly financial.
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Now a jasoos from Juhu has dropped in to give me some khabar on Ameesha Patel. Thank God for small mercies... if I hear any more of Priyanka Chopra's television show, I'll S-C-R-E-A-M.
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Aha, yeh hui na baat! A parinda from Andheri's Lokhandwala complex has now dropped by to give me a chatpata item on Kim Sharma. And the taazaa khabar about the lissome lass is that she has tied the knot.
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Oi oi... what is this I'm hearing now? Sher Lock bhai tells me there's more dope from Samba land. This one is about Dino Morea, who seems to be a favourite with the local gals in the crew. And he doesn't hide enjoying their attention either. I'm told that the Morea man has been charming gals with his Italian looks and attitude.
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Salaam my salsa-dipped nachos! What's up with you this weekend? I'm off to Goa for the next couple of days. Reason: my saheli who's down from Greece is hosting a party at her beach house there and insisted that I attend just for her. Bur first, of course, your sizzling and spicy scooplets for today. Read on dahlings... For starters, I've just been informed that Priyanka Chopra's freedom has become rather limited of lated. Kyun?
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Although it was speculation so far, Ali Zafar confirmed his role in Yash Raj's next on Twitter yesterday. The singer-actor, whose debut film, Tere Bin Laden, became one of the year's biggest hits, wrote on his microblogging site, "Next film under Yash Raj banner with Katrina (Kaif) and Imran (Khan). Director shares my name. Should be fun. Looking forward."
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- Preity Zinta has been sweating it out at the gym and working out aggressively over the last few weeks to shed the few extra kilos she thinks she has put on.
The actor, currently in the US, is working to get fit for Bollywood again. "I don't think I have been to the gym so much in my entire life as I have this year. Getting ready to start making films now," says Zinta. She goes on to add, "Actually in Salaam Namaste, Saif (Ali Khan) and I would work out for over two hours plus in the gym everyday. It was like a competition and I loved it!"
Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- After Dabangg, Salman Khan is supposedly facing an interesting proposition. The actor is in a bid to revive India's first spy, Gunmaster G9, most likely to be directed by director Nikhil Advani.
Played by Mithun Chakraborty in the 1979 classic Surakshaa, Gunmaster G9 was the nation's answer to James Bond, famously played by actors Sean Connery and Roger Moore.
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) After working with Ranbir Kapoor in two films, director Siddharth Anand feels the young actor has the potential to follow in the footsteps of megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the "complete Hindi film hero".
"The day Ranbir does an action film and does it well, he has the potential to fill the void that Bachchan created," said Anand who teamed up with Ranbir for the second time for his new romantic comedy "Anjaana Anjaani" releasing Sep 24.
Chitrangada Singh assures that with Yeh Saali Zindagi, she is back in Bollywood for good
In a suburban hotel coffee shop, where one can spot more celebrities than stewards, Chitrangada Singh still manages to turn heads as she breezes in.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday declined to grant an injunction against the release of the film Emotional Atyachar following a copyright dispute with UTV production house.
Emmy Award winner Archie Panjabi feels television, as compared to films, made her a better actor
While the media across the US, UK and India celebrate her Emmy win, Archie Panjabi ? like her character Kalinda Sharma in the CBS show The Good Wife which won her the award ? maintains her poise even as she talks to us about the coveted prize.
He is someone for whom fun means business. He is none other than Bollywood's funny young man Ranvir Shorey! Well, post his famous VJing stint with Channel (V), films was a natural progression for this man. Add to that his impeccable pairing with Vinay Pathak, made them one of the most wanted 'on-screen couples' as far as comedy is concerned. Ranvir will be live Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat speaking about his upcoming movie The Film Emotional Atyachar on Monday, September 6, at 1600 hrs IST.
Just sometime back, in fact just in August, it was announced that Kangna Ranaut would be starring in Deepa Mehta's adaptation of the novel Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie. However, time changes a lot and so has the star cast of this film. The latest is that Kangna has dropped out of the said project. Kangna's spokesperson said, "Yes Kangna has actually opted out of the film Midnight's Children which is being made by Deepa Mehta. The reason for this change is Kangna is really busy and her dates are clashing with that of Deepa's film." With Kangna out of the film, Deepa will probably have to go star hunting once again in Bollywood.
Well, it's a clear case of 'Na Na Karte Pyaar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe'! True to this song, celebrity couple Ranvir Shorey and Konkana Sen Sharma, after denying their affair a million times before the media, have ultimately decided to walk up to the altar and say 'I do' to each other, today. The couple has done quite a few films together from Aaja Nachle, Fashion, and Traffic Signal etc In simpler words, actor Ranvir Shorey is all set to wed Konkana Sen Sharma in Mumbai today. A very hush-hush affair; no media has been let on to the news or cover the event. Only close friends and family have been invited and the whole celebration is well, very intimate. It's double celebration for Ranvir whose movie The Film Emotional Atyachar also releases today, well let the bubbly pop. Bollywood Hungama wishes the couple all the very best for this new beginning.
Earlier in the month of May this year, Ajay Devgn earned the wrath of director of health services, Dr Rajnanda Desai, for smoking in a public place in Goa. The actor was shooting then for his forthcoming film Golmaal 3 and was caught puffing away near the Inox cinema hall in Panaji. While the complaint against the actor was filed then by National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), it's only now that he has been asked to pay a penalty of Rs.200. Ajay, through his representative, did pay the fine of Rs.200 earlier this week on Wednesday. The fine was levied for smoking in a public place which is in direct violation of section 4 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA).
If there was an Arjun who was the central character of Mahabharata, there is an Arjun, who is playing a central role in the movie business these days. Well, we are indeed referring to the sexiest hunk of Bollywood Arjun Rampal, who is currently enjoying a dream run in Bollywood with all his films shining at the BO! Rampal will be seen with Kajol and Kareena in We Are Family which releases today. The film is already getting positive response and Arjun as always is being highly praised for his performance in the film. Bollywood Hungama finds immense pleasure and honour to have Arjun Rampal on Celebrity Chat on Saturday, September 4, at 1500 hrs IST. Do not miss it!
For those who have been wondering where Ram Gopal Varma's prized discovery Mohit Ahlawat vanished, the young 'gym-toned' actor made his debut in Ram Gopal Varma's James in 2005. He had the guts to tell his mentor in his face that his script for the remake of Sholay would never work. Mohit paid heavily for his outspokenness. He was banished not only from Ram Gopal Varma's production house but also from Bollywood. Last heard he had walked out of Ghajini because he found his role (of the cop) too inconsequential. Thereafter, Mohit seemed to disappear from the face of earth. His phone number has changed and apparently he has gone back to his family business in Panipat and Delhi. But now one sees him part of the ensemble cast in debutant director Akshay Shere's Emotional Aatyachar. Mohit and Shere go a back a long way, to their days together in Ram Gopal Varma's production house. Even Shere seems unaware of Mohit's whereabouts. But he does let out that Mohit was in hospital lately. "I think it is for some intestine or stomach problem. Too much work-out has taken its toll on him," informs the director. Ironically, the bout of ill health has deprived Mohit of the little bit of attention that his new film would have got him. Even more ironically, director Mohit Shere says Mohit plays, "A businessman who meets some bizarre people." Sounds like Mohit's own story.
Producers of The Film Emotional Atyachar were in a soup recently due to the resemblance between their movie title and the show on UTV Bindass which goes by the same name. UTV Bindass and Genx Entertainment had filed a case against the film's producers Purple Haze Motion Pictures, seeking Rs. 20 crore as compensation and a stay order on the release, as they claimed that UTV had the copyright over the name 'Emotional Atyachar'. According to the UTV, they have registered the title in 2008 with the association of TV producers. However, the film which stars Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey and Kalki Koechlin, bears no resemblance to the show what so ever while Purple Haze Motion Pictures claimed that they have registered the title with the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association. In view of both sides of the story, the Bombay High Court ruled out the judgment in the favour of the film and has given a go ahead for its release and has asked the producers to display a disclaimer stating that the film is not associated with the reality show 'Emotional Atyachar'.
Akshay Kumar only for Sajid Nadiadwala...That's the amicable agreement that Sajid Khan reached with his friend and producer before walking into an outside project. While showbiz is expressing exaggerated shock over Sajid Khan's decision to work with producer Vashu Bhagnani after Sajid Nadiadwala produced two hit films for the director, Khan and Nadiadwala are cool about the arrangement. In fact the two Sajids have now come to an understanding. Sajid Khan is free to direct films for other producers. But Khan will direct Akshay Kumar only for Nadiadwala. Says Nadiadwala, "I think it's only fair that I give my directors the freedom to work with other producers. If I showed trust in Sajid Khan by giving him a break in Heyy Babyy and then Housefull, Akshay Kumar also showed trust in Sajid Khan. So we've decided not to break the team. Whenever Sajid Khan will direct Akshay I'll produce." The trio already have a project ready to go on the floors in the middle of 2011. Nadiadwala confirms, "Sajid Khan is working on a script for Akshay. And we hope to start in mid-2011 after Sajid finishes his film for Vashu Bhagnani." Both Vashu Bhagnani and Sajid Khan took Nadiadwala's consent before working together. Says Nadiadwala, "They both took my blessings. And I was most happy to give it to them as long as their project didn't star Akshay."
Since Siddharth Malhotra's mentor and role-model Kajol is on maternity leave, the director is looking at casting his best friend Shahid Kapoor in his next film. Shahid has been Siddharth's best friend for years. The star watched the debutant director's film at a special screening on Wednesday. Says Siddharth, "I was waiting for Shahid to watch it. He has been my best friend for years. He watched it along with Sooraj Barjatya and Raju Hirani. Shahid absolutely loved my film." That's the kind of love and loyalty Siddharth believes in. A self-declared Kajol bhakt he is ready to go to any lengths to be loyal to his muse and guardian angel Kajol. After keeping a life-long mannat for Kajol agreeing to do his first film, Siddharth has now gone a step further. He has postponed his next film with Kajol in the lead because of the actress' impending motherhood. Kajol intends to take at least one full year off before returning to acting. Rather than cast someone else in the role that was written especially for Kajol, Siddharth has now decided to make another film next. The director's next would be a father-daughter family-comedy featuring Rishi Kapoor as the father. The daughter is yet to be cast. But the buzz is that Siddharth wants to create cinematic history by casting Rishi's niece Kareena as his daughter. Confirming these developments Siddharth Malhotra says, "I did want to make my film with Kajol next. But she won't be doing any film for a year and a half. So I'm making a family comedy. I've completed this other script. Rishi Kapoor plays father to a much younger girl. I'll make this family comedy before my film with Kadz." Siddharth has had a family screening of We Are Family. Karan Johar is apparently so proud of his protégé that he has agreed to let Siddharth make whichever film he wants to next. Shahid and Siddharth have been best friends since the time Shahid starred in Sooraj Barjatya's Vivah. Recalls Siddharth, "I was the associate director of Vivah. Shahid and I have been close since then. Now we're even closer. I really value his judgement." About casting Shahid in his Rishi Kapoor film, Siddharth Malhotra says, "I don't want to commit myself to casting Shahid until Karan Johar reads my script. But I know one thing. I'll present Shahid like no one else."
