Orissa dance group wins ‘India’s Got Talent’ contestMUMBAI - Orissa-based The Prince Dance group was declared the winner of TV reality show “Indias Got Talent at the grand finale here late Saturday night after several relatives and friends of the group, apart from state Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, corporate houses and social activists joined hands to vote en masse for them. Shahid Kapoor: superstar on the ascendantNEW DELHI - It’s all about Shahid Kapoor these days. His portrayal of the morally-incompatible twins - the ruffian with the endearing lisp and the simpleton who stammers - in “Kaminey” has catapulted the chocolate hero into an A-lister and audiences can’t stop raving. Designer says ‘Fashion’ was bad, plans Shahid Kapoor starrerNEW DELHI - He was so disappointed with Madhur Bhandarkar’s celluloid take on the fashion industry that designer Rahul Jain has decided to wield the megaphone himself. He wants to sign Shahid Kapoor to play the lead role. All credit goes to me for ‘Dhan te nan’: BharadwajMUMBAI - Commercial success has at last come the way of multifaceted director Vishal Bharadwaj thanks to the dark thriller “Kaminey”. Its music too is a hit, especially “Dhan te nan”, and he doesn’t want to share the song’s success with anyone, not even actor Shahid Kapoor. 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. Abhinav Bindra, Shahid Kapoor get Rajiv Gandhi AwardMUMBAI - India’s first Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif and other young achievers were felicitated with prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Award here on Wednesday. I can never be like my father: Shahid Kapoor (Film Snippets)NEW DELHI - He has bagged kudos for his outstanding performance in the latest hit “Kaminey”, but Shahid Kapoor says he can never match his father Pankaj Kapoor when it comes to acting. Toronto film fest to have strong Indian flavourMUMBAI - The forthcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), starting Sep 10, will have a strong Indian presence — while two mainstream Bollywood films “Dil Bole Hadippa” and “What’s Your Rashee?” will have their world premieres, Dilip Mehta’s “Cooking With Stella” has been selected for a screening in the prestigious Gala section. ‘Kaminey’ going strong at box officeNEW DELHI - Vishal Bharadwaj’s unusually titled and much-awaited dark thriller “Kaminey”, starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is turning out to be a strong player at the box office. 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. Vishal Bharadwaj is a dangerous director: Shahid Kapoor (Film Snippets)MUMBAI - Shahid Kapoor says it a challenge to work with Vishal Bharadwaj but at the same time he admits that the director brings out the best in an actor. Punjabi flavour dominates in ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ music (IANS Music Review)Album: “Dil Bole Hadippa”; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricist: Jaideep Sahni; Singers: Mika Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, KK, Rana Mazumder, Shreya Ghosal, Sonu Nigam, Alisha Chinoy, Hard Kaur and Joshilay; Ratings: *** Why do we underestimate our audiences, asks Priyanka ChopraMUMBAI - Since moviegoers in India today are exposed to world cinema in a big way, Priyanka Chopra is surprised that quite a few Bollywood filmmakers still follow the escapist route. But she says her new film “Kaminey” doesn’t fall in that category and audiences should come with their thinking caps on. ‘Kaminey’ releasing worldwide, barring in swine flu hit MumbaiMUMBAI - Mumbai will have to wait. With Maharashtra in the grip of swine flu and the country’s entertainment capital’s malls and multiplexes shut down for three days, much awaited films such as “Kaminey” and “Life Partner” will give the city a miss as these are released worldwide. Release of Kaminey, Life Partner postponed in Mumbai, Pune due to swine flu threatMUMBAI - The released of Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra starrer Kaminey and Life Partner, featuring Genelia Desuza and Fardeen Khan, has been postponed in Mumbai and Pune, as all cinemas and multiplexes in the state will remain closed for three days due to the swine flu scare. Shahid Kapoor talks about his forthcoming film ‘Kaminey’MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor on Thursday said that it was a challenge to achieve a completely different look for his upcoming film ‘Kaminey’. Two Bollywood films to be premiered at Toronto film festTORONTO - Yash Raj Films’ “Dil Bole Hadippa” and Ashutosh Gowariker’s “What’s Your Rashee?” will have their world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) here in September, organisers have announced. Naseer loses weight, dyes hair to impress Vidya Balan
I used to be a terrible actress: Priyanka Chopra (Interview)
Shahid Kapoor to receive Rajiv Gandhi AwardNEW DELHI - After eminent personalities like Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani, Sunita Williams and Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor becomes the latest recipient of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Award. What was Shahid addicted to as a child? (Bollywood Snippets)
Priyanka turns 27 Saturday, wants a quiet birthday
Shahid Kapoor has inherited his dad’s ability of acting: Amol GupteMUMBAI - Shahid Kapoor apparently took inspiration from his illustrious dad Pankaj Kapoor to play the role of morally-incompatible twins in forthcoming thriller “Kaminey”. And his co-star Amol Gupte feels the young actor has indeed inherited his father’s acting skills. 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. I can wear chiffon sari for Yash Raj’s next: Anushka Sharma
My film is not called ‘Yahoo’: Ken GhoshMUMBAI - As reports of Ken Ghosh’s Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D’Souza starrer being called “Yahoo” fill the papers, the director is one worried man. No marriage for the next 10 years: Amrita Rao
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. Rani Mukerji turns ’sardar’ for Yash Raj’s nextNEW DELHI - Rani Mukerji has not been seen on the big screen for a quite a while now. And she is set to surprise her fans with her new look in Yash Raj Films’ next Dil Bole Hadippa - the actress will play a sardar complete with a beard and a turban. Arjun is difficult boy to make happy: Mehr Jessia (Snippets)NEW DELHI - Arjun Rampal’s wife Mehr Jessia says it is not easy to please the actor when it comes to clothes. 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”. Shahid’s new love? There’s a new prankster in town, and believe it or not, it’s the quiet and reserved Shahid Kapoor. Lately choreographer Ahmad Khan and director Ken Ghosh have been getting distracted on the sets of their current film. The reason is Shahid’s new found love for photography. Shahid has just bought himself a spanking new camera set up worth a couple of lacs, the D50 from Cannon with some sophisticated lenses and accessories, and he has been on a shooting spree ever since. Lately every day Ken and Ahmad get blinded by flashes thanks to (cameras are not allowed on sets usually), only to realize that its none other than Shahid taking candid shots of theirs without their knowledge, much to the unit’s amusement. |
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MUMBAI - So far he has refused to colour his hair even for a film, but now Naseeruddin Shah has not only dyed his hair, he has also shaved his beard and lost a lot of weight to look like an eligible 40-year-old for Vidya Balan in “Ishqiya”. The veteran actor says he is having the time of his life shooting the movie.
MUMBAI - She is one of the reigning stars in Bollywood, but Priyanka Chopra says she was a very bad actress when she debuted with “Andaaz” six years ago. While the former Miss World has set high goals for herself and is experimenting with roles like never before, she is also clear about what she is looking for in her ‘Mr. Right’.
MUMBAI - The one thing that Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor couldn’t resist as a child was playing video games - he was so addicted that he used to spend all his pocket money on them.
NEW DELHI - She is one of the leading actresses in tinsel town and turns 27 Saturday. But Priyanka Chopra says she is not a party animal and would like to just have a quiet birthday with her near and dear ones.
MUMBAI - She was not introduced with the poise and glamour associated with typical Yash Raj heroines. But newcomer Anushka Sharma, who danced her way into audiences’ hearts with Shah Rukh Khan in “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”, says she can always glam up for her next film for the banner.
NEW DELHI - She was rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapoor and then Hurman Baweja. But there is no one “special” in her life right now and she won’t think about marriage for the next 10 years, says actress Amrita Rao, who is all set to don a glamorous avatar in “Short Kut”. “I’m not getting married for the next 10 years. I don’t have anyone special in my life at the moment and my complete focus is on my work,” Amrita told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
