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Iss Raatgets sequelDirector Sudhir Mishra is ready with the sequel to his 1996 film, Iss Raat ki Subah Nahin. The sequel called, 2 Days, 2 Nights and a Morning, will have his current favorite- Chitrangda Singh, playing the lead. The remaining cast includes Irrfan Khan and Arunoday Singh, grandson of politician Arjun Singh. The prequel featured Smriti Mishra. According to Sudhir, the sequel is different from Iss Raat ki Subah Nahin, because while the latter had a number of different characters; the sequel is about two people and is set over a period of three days, while the first one was set in one night. Produced by Reliance Big Pictures, the film will be shot in Delhi and Haryana. I love the attention, says ‘Balika Vadhu’ starMUMBAI - Eleven-year-old Avika Gor became a household name ever since she started working in the popular series “Balika Vadhu” as child bride Anandi and says she enjoys all the attention she gets. My show starts with Salman, ends with Shah Rukh: Farah KhanNEW DELHI - Bollywood choreographer-director Farah Khan says it was a conscious decision to start her new television chat show with actor Salman Khan and his mother Salma, who has never given an interview before. And interestingly, the “Tere Mere Beach Mein” series ends with none other than Shah Rukh Khan. Tamil version of “Jab We..” will be a hit: Imtiaz AliCHENNAI - Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says that Kannan, who is directing “Kanden Kadhalai”, the Tamil remake of “Jab We Met”, has carefully avoided the mistakes he made in the original version. Saif, Kareena spend quality time with Pataudi, SharmilaMUMBAI - With the stress of his first production “Love Aaj Kal” finally over and elated with the positive audience response, Saif Ali Khan decided to unwind by spending time with his parents. And girlfriend Kareena Kapoor joined in, making it a real cosy affair. Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor endorses jewellery brand in MumbaiMUMBAI - Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor endorsed a jewellery brand here on Monday. Top models sashayed down the ramp dressed as the bride and the groom, at a fashion show organized to mark the occasion. I want ‘Love Aaj Kal’ to break all records: Kareena KapoorMUMBAI - Her recent release “Kambakkht Ishq” has seen the best opening of 2009 so far. But Kareena Kapoor wants boyfriend Saif Ali Khan’s “Love Aaj Kal” to even surpass her film’s record and enjoy phenomenal success at the box office. Kareena to cut hair, go on global shopping expedition
I get depressed when people try to pull me down: Kareena KapoorMUMBAI - Kareena Kapoor admits she gets upset when uncharitable remarks are made about her or her performance. Though the actress doesn’t mind healthy criticism, she isn’t amused when comments are made without any provocation or reason. Young, urban and draped in that six-yard wonderNEW DELHI - The traditional sari is making a stylish comeback in the wardrobes of young women in cities, with corporate honchos, politicians and actresses inspiring the new generation to drape it not only as evening wear but also to office. Imran Khan keen to work with Kareena, not AishwaryaNEW DELHI - He is the latest heartthrob in tinsel town and there are many actresses who would love to be paired opposite him. But the two-film-old Imran Khan would rather share screen space with Kareena Kapoor than Aishwarya Rai. Katrina concerned about global warming (Film Snippets)MUMBAI - Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who is riding high on the success of her recent hit New York, may not be worried about her career graph, but is sure concerned about global warming. Kareena will be part of ‘Race 2′: Saif Ali KhanMUMBAI - Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was so keen to revive the “Race” magic with Abbas-Mustan that he has convinced the producers to rope them in as directors. He reveals that girlfriend Kareena Kapoor will also feature in the movie. On Akshay and John’s mutual admiration societyMUMBAI - Guess who have turned the latest buddies in Bollywood? None other than Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. Elated with the success of their films “Kambakkht Ishq” and “New York” respectively they can’t help singing praises for each other. Kareena recommended Imtiaz Ali: Saif Ali KhanNEW DELHI - Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who has turned producer with his forthcoming film Love Aaj Kal, says it was Kareena Kapoor who recommended Imtiaz Ali as director for his first production venture. Sajid Nadiadwala’s fond gesture for TabuMUMBAI - Those who’ve seen “Kambhakkt Ishq” were surprised to see Vindu Dara Singh resurfacing after such a long time in a fairly substantial role. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala apparently cast him for old friend Tabu’s sake. Producer Saif was non-existent, only actor Saif was present: Imtiaz Ali (Interview)NEW DELHI - Imtiaz Ali, who has directed Saif Ali Khan’s maiden production venture “Love Aaj Kal”, says the actor neither behaved like a typical producer nor interfered on the sets of the forthcoming film. Kisses and expletives, but ‘Love Aaj Kal’ a family film: DirectorMUMBAI - Imtiaz Ali openly admits that his upcoming “Love Aaj Kal”, which stars Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, has unabashed kissing scenes and shows the lead actors mouthing expletives, but the director insists that it will still be a complete family entertainer. John, Katrina voted most eligible single celebritiesMUMBAI - Bollywood actors John Abraham and Katrina Kaif have been voted as the most eligible single celebrities in an online poll. Neeraj Vora rubbishes reports of Aamir’s presence in his next (Film Snippets)MUMBAI - Rubbishing rumours that Bollywood star Aamir Khan will be seen in his next film, writer-turned-director Neeraj Vora has said that he hasn’t even met the actor yet. Movie Review: Kambakkht Ishq (2009) Kambakkht Ishq: Falls short of expectations
Can comedies spin magic again at the box office?NEW DELHI - Making a comedy became a sure-shot success formula at the box office in 2008, but it hasn’t worked well for filmmakers so far this year with biggies like “Chandni Chowk To China” and “Billu” biting the dust at the ticket window. ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ advance booking opens SundayMUMBAI - The advance booking for Akshay Kumar’s lavishly shot “Kambakkht Ishq”, releasing Friday, is said to have started Sunday. Despite flops, Akshay finds praise from Kareena, KatrinaNEW DELHI - It doesn’t matter if Akshay Kumar has not delivered a single hit this year, he continues to find support and words of praise from his oft repeated co-stars Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, who have not lost confidence in one of their “favourite co-stars”. Film industry waits for bailout with Akshay’s ‘Kambakkht Ishq’MUMBAI - He was written off after the debacle of “Chandni Chowk To China” and “8X10 Tasveer”, but Akshay Kumar is back to entertain audiences with his full-on masala act in the action-thriller “Kambakkht Ishq” that experts hope will pull the industry out of the dumps. I see part of myself in Kareena: Raveena TandonNEW DELHI - She is known to be outspoken. National Award winning actress Raveena Tandon makes no bones about naming her favourite actress in the new brigade, saying she likes Kareena Kapoor in whom she sees a part of herself. My mother didn’t like me in bikini: KareenaMUMBAI - Mum is the word for Kareena Kapoor and the actress would go to any length to keep her mother happy. So she has decided to stay away from bikini scenes as her mother, yesteryear heroine Babita, didn’t like her in a two-piece suit in “Tashan”. Shahid Kapoor voted sexiest vegetarianNEW DELHI - After Kareena Kapoor, actor Shahid Kapoor has been voted the sexiest vegetarian in Asia by a new poll conducted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The star says that his selection has broken the myth that “fitness cannot be achieved by eating vegetarian food”. Akshay, Saif go double-role way, cross time zones tooMUMBAI - What is common between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan? The two are playing double roles, their characters belong to two different time zones in their forthcoming films, and the two have to spend hours preparing for their double makeover. ‘Kal Kissne Dekha’ - of love and supernatural powers (IANS Preview)NEW DELHI - “Kal Kissne Dekha”, producer Vashu Bhagnani’s launch pad for his son Jackky, is the first film to roll out from the Bollywood stables after the resolution of the revenue-sharing row between producers and multiplex owners, ending the dry spell at the box office. I’ve got my dream role in ‘Rakta Charitra’: Vivek OberoiNEW DELHI - Vivek Oberoi says he didn’t know what his dream role would be like until filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma asked him to play Paritala Ravi, the lead role of a rebel-turned-politician, in his “Rakta Charitra”. Rajesh Khanna to receive IIFA lifetime achievement awardNEW DELHI - Yesteryear’s superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau next month. Aishwarya to perform at IIFA again (With Image)NEW DELHI - Aishwarya Rai is all set to dazzle audiences with her dance moves at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards night in Macau, China, next month - her second such appearance at the glamorous event. |