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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Amitabh Bachchan amazed by technology, selfie culture

Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan , who is an avid blogger and social media user is actually amazed by the power of technology. The 72-something veteran actor is equally in awe of the selfie culture that has captivated many, across all age groups.
Big B took to Twitter Monday night to express his views on technology and how people are driven by it.
His tweets read:

T 1786 - Of this I am certain .. future generations shall never be short of photographic references for their posterity ! SELFIES zindabad !

11:06 PM - 2 Mar 2015

All eyes on acting, Kareena says no to designing, filmmaking

New Delhi: At a time when actors are exploring new arenas of the glamour industry -- be it fashion, production, direction or turning into a singer, actress Kareena Kapoor says she stays away from all such offers to focus on her passion -- acting.

"I have been offered to start my own fashion line, but right now I don't want to deviate from films as acting is my passion. And I don't think I can wear a producer's hat as there is a lot more that goes on than just adding your name.

"I don't think I have that kind of time or level to take that responsibility. Moreover, I'm not interested in any part of filmmaking apart from acting," Kareena, who is married to actor Saif Ali Khan said during her visit to the capital for the launch of Magnum ice-cream here.

Meanwhile, the 34-year-old is prepping up for Kabir Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Udta Punjab', a film on prevalent drug menace in Punjab.

'Udta Punjab' is being helmed by Abhishek Chaubey. Kareena said that though she strives to work with new people, the script is the deal-breaker for her.

"I love to work with new people. I'm working with directors that I have never worked with before -- whether it's Kabir or Abhishek or Rajkumar Gupta. They are people that I have never worked with in 15 years of my career.

"So I always try to work with new people, but according to the script that I like," she added.

Both the films are expected to treat cinema-lovers with a different storyline. In 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Kareena will be seen with 'Dabangg' star Salman Khan, while in 'Udta Punjab' she stars alongside her former beau Shahid Kapoor.

Monday, March 2, 2015

kya kool hain hum songs : Shakti Kapoor romances Meghna Naidu

Shakti Kapoor romances Meghna Naidu

Shakti Kapoor and Meghna Naidu were seen having a great time shooting for their upcoming movie Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 where the two wereseen enjoying a jet ski sequence. The Kaliyon Ka Chaman girl was earlier seen in Fear Factor. According to sources, both the actors will be seen in pivotal roles in the movie. Shakti plays Tusshar Kapoor's father in the film and will be seen in a tharki role. He has two wives in the movie and Meghna plays one of them. The two will have a real hate relationship where they will be on a constant war with each other.

Listen to the songs of Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 on Gaana.com

Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 also features Tusshar Kapoor, Aftab Shivdasani and Krushna Abhishek in prominent roles.

Qissa actors interact with film students after a special screening

Tisca Chopra, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Duggal, director Anup Singh and editor Param Kamdar hosted a screening of their film Qissa at Whistling Woods International film institute recently. At the end of the film, the team also engaged with the students in an interactive session filled with humorous anecdotes.

Anup called himself the actual ghost of the film and the source of the title. Tillotama and Rasika recalled how they felt clueless with the uncanny guidelines that baffled them in the beginning. Tillotama also shared her experience of learning mannerisms of a man by watching Dilip Kumar'sAan and Tarana.

Tillotama plays Kanwar Singh, a girl who is raised as a boy by Umber Singh (Irrfan) because he desires a male child after his wife gives birth to three daughters. Complications arise when Kanwar is married to Neeli (Rasika).

The film has been winning laurels and awards on the international film circuit starting with the Toronto International Film Festival, 2013.

Ranbir Kapoor in no hurry to tie the knot!

Mumbai: A lot has been said and written about the relationship between Ranbir Kapoor andKatrina Kaif . The two, who have firmly remained tight-lipped about their relationship status, have often been under media scrutiny, for all obvious reasons. They are certainly Bollywood’s unofficial ‘it’ couple.

According to a leading daily, the Kapoor lad is in no hurry to enter matrimony with his ‘partner’ Katrina. The two are believed to be in a live-in relationship though.

Ranbir, 32, apparently is least perturbed by his 'age-clock'. He doesn't feel that time is running. He will only marry when he and his partner truly wish to formally exchange the rings and not because of any obligation.

So, for all those who are awaiting Ranbir’s wedding ceremony, you will have to wait longer for sure.

Shah Rukh Khan’s tribute to Raj Kapoor on his TV show

Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid tribute to late actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, popularly known as the ‘Showman’, on his reality TV show ‘India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun?’

Years back, Raj Kapoor narrated the life of a joker in a circus through his popular movie ‘Mera Naam Joker’, hinging on “The show must go on” notion.

It was when SRK saw one of the contestants from Delhi with a joker’s nose that he trailed back to the golden era of cinema, dominated by the likes of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand.

The 'nose' reminded Shah Rukh of late Raj Kapoor’s iconic character from movie ‘Mera Naam Joker’, which released in 1970.

Shah Rukh, who has been tagged as 'Bollywood badshah' after carving a niche for himself in the industry with hits like ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ and ‘Dil Se..’, also tried on a 'joker's nose'.

The ‘Happy New Year’ actor got nostalgic as he remembered the legend of Bollywood cinema.

Another interesting scoop is that the &TV channel show, which will premier on the small screen on Monday, has been shot in RK Studio.

Raj Kapoor was only 24 when he launched his own studio, RK Films, and became the youngest director of his time with ‘Aag’ in 1948.

He went on to taste success by producing, directing and acting in successful movies like ‘Barsaat’ (1949), ‘Awara’ (1951), ‘Shree 420’ (1955), ‘Chori Chori’ (1956).

One of his popular song ‘Pyar hua iqrar hua’ with a hat, jacket and a shirt with the legend standing under an umbrella with co-star Nargis, is still one of the most remembered song of the yesteryear cinema. In fact Shah Rukh created the magic of the moment in his movie ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ for the song ‘Phir milenge chalte chalte’.

Watch: Alia Bhatt's smart reply when asked about Sidharth Malhotra

Alia Bhatt is a smart girl and she proved it once again at a recent music event. Want to know how? The story goes like this.

Alia and Sidharth Malhotra's dating rumours are talk of the town these days. The duo have been spotted together quite a lot. The two were also seen together at a recent concluded event where Sidharth took camera from a photographer and started taking pictures of Alia.
Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra
Few days after this episode, Alia attended a music event alone. There she was asked about her relationship status by a journalist. At first, she said it was nothing more than a launch. When the journalist insisted her to talk about it, Alia gave a tactful reply.

Alia Bhatt at a recent event.
Here's what she said, "What are you doing tomorrow night and with whom at home? Will you tell me? See this is not the place to talk about this, and either way because I love you guys so much, I will tell you that me hanging out with my friends is not a big deal. We joke, we have fun. He took the camera because they had already taken so many pics and he said, 'Give it to me. You want more pics, I will click it for you.' So that way."

Smartly handled Alia!

Happy Birthday Tiger Shroff

Happy Birthday Tiger Shroff:

7 Lesser known facts about the actor

He is not just Jackie Shroff's son but the actor has made a name for himself in Bollywood. Tiger Shroff made his debut last year with Sabbir Khan's Heropanti and since then there has been no looking back for this actor. He has not just won many best debut awards but has also bagged some meaty roles in his next upcoming films. As the actor turns 25 today, we give an insight into his life and some of the lesser known facts about the actor.

Born in 1990, Tiger Shroff turns 25 today

1. Tiger Shroff's real name is Jai Hemant Shroff, Tiger is the name given by his father. Jackie said he named Tiger so because he would bite like one when he was small.

2. Tiger is incredibly talented. He possesses excellent skills in martial arts, gymnastics and dance. Tiger is one up against all the new comers in Bollywood at the moment.

3. Fair skin, light eyes, chiselled body and a dream dancer. What else could Tiger ask for. Well one thing he wants is a few inches extra. The 25-year-old has only one regret is that he is not as tall as his daddy.

Tiger Shroff made his debut in Bollywood with Heropanti

4. There are no prizes for guessing that Tiger idolises Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson. But what's not known is that among desi icons, the Heropanti finds only Aamir Khan worth hero-worshipping. He says, "Aamir is not only the best actor in the industry but he is one of the best human beings too. The mammoth star that he is he is humble. I wish even if I get 50pc of the stardom he has, i have 100 pc of his simplicity and humanity."

5. While we are on Aamir, here's one more fun fact. Tiger helped Aamir Khan during his gym workout sessions for his role in Dhoom 3.

6. Aamir was so impressed by Tiger that he wanted to launch him in Bollywood. But since that didn't work out, Aamir released the trailer of Heropanti.

7. You all watched him perform international level martial arts in Heropanti, right? But tiger did not employ any firang trainer to learn the art. The actor trained under Ziley Mawai, a national level gymnast from Haryana for close to three years. His training involved back layout, front pike, 360 degree-backward twist, wall flips and leaps.

Smita Patil 'forced' Nana Patekar to join film industry

Acclaimed actor Nana Patekar says he enjoyed doing plays on stage, but late actress and "very good friend" Smita Patil forced him to enter the film industry.

"I used to do plays and I was very happy there, but Smita Patil forced me to get into films. Smita recommended my name to Ravi Chopra for the film 'Aaj Ki Aawaz'.

"She was a very good friend of mine. Now, she is not with us anymore and I really miss her," Nana, who acted with Smita in movies like "Awam" and "Giddh", told reporters in a group interview.

Meanwhile, Nana, whose latest film film "Ab Tak Chappan 2" released Friday, says he doesn't like to attend parties.

"I don't like to attend parties because I feel parties are attended by those who don't have the guts to speak directly and then they speak out after getting drunk and the next day they go and apologise to them.

"I don't like to sit with such people so neither I go nor my family attends it. I am a very simple man," he said.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Salman Khan to undergo swine flu tests following Sonam's scare

**Actor Salman Khan will undergo tests for swine flu after his co-star Sonam Kapoor tested positive for the H1N1 virus on Friday, the Indian Express reported on Sunday.**

The two are set to star in Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo. However, shooting had to come to a halt as Kapoor had tested positive for the H1N1 virus. She was then flown to a Mumbai hospital where she will be undergoing treatment.

Kapoor was admitted to a hospital in Rajkot after she complained of sore throat and high fever.

“Sonam Kapoor tested positive for swine flu today [Friday] and she is being treated at Sterling hospital in the city,” Rajkot district collector Manisha Chandra said.

There were also reports of the actor not having swine flu, rather suffering from a cold and flu, according to a source close to her.

Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez rejoices 1 million fans on Instagram

Bollywood's `chittiyan kalaiyan` girl Jacqueline Fernandez who has got her kick post `Kick` and `Roy` is grinning from ear-to-ear.

Reason being that the fair lady has gathered 1 million followers on photo-sharing website, Instagram.

The thrilled Jackie took to Twitter to share her happiness and express her joy on this.

If one follows the 29 year-old leggy lass on Insta, one can see that she is quite active on the it and keeps her fans updated of her daily life.

Hope Jackie gets more and more followers in the coming days.

Watch: Mani Ratnam's take on modern romance in 'OK Kanmani' trailer

Ace director Mani Ratnam is back with another romance. The last time it was 15 years ago - 'Alaipayuthey' which is still considered as one of the most romantic movies of recent time. This time the director brings back the modern touch with 'OK Kanmani'.

The trailer of the movie is out and the bar has been raised high. Watch for yourself -

OK Kanmani - Trailer - Mani Ratnam, A R Rahman... by bloomtalk

Starring Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen in lead roles, the movie is going to be released on April 14 (Marking the 15 years of 'Alaipayuthey' too).
A.R. Rahman has composed for the film while PC Sreeram is going to be behind the camera for Ratnam after almost a decade.

`Badlapur` mints over Rs 37 crore in first week

Varun Dhawan starrer `Badlapur` has clean-bowled not only the viewers and critics with the rave performances but also is a a clear winner at the Box-Office.

`Badlapur`is running strong at the BO and it has minted over Rs 36 crore in its first week.

According to reports, the collections stand as, Fri Rs 7 cr, Sat Rs 8.50 cr, Sun Rs 8 cr, Mon Rs 4.05 cr, Tue Rs 3.35 cr, Wed Rs 3.01 cr, Thu Rs 2.40 cr, Fri Rs 1.5 crore coming to a total of Rs 37.76cr.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's ingenious act is another highlight of the movie.

The crime drama has occupied the third highest opening week spot at BO after `Roy` and `Baby`.

It is still far away from the 100 crore mark, but at least it is doing better than the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer `Dum Laga Ke Haisha`.

Saturday, February 28, 2015

I can never say no to SRK: Kapil Sharma

Stand-up comedian and "Comedy Nights with Kapil" host Kapil Sharma has refuted rumours that he has refused to be a part of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming TV show titled "India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kauna.

He says he can never say no to Shah Rukh.

"I don't know where these baseless rumours r coming from. I can't say no to u ever @iamsrk bhai.. Love u always :)," Kapil posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

It is well known that Shah Rukh and Kapil share a good bond. In fact, SRK has readily made appearances on Kapil's comedy show.

Shah Rukh's new show is based on the popular international show "Who's Asking?" and it is about judging one's common sense and seeking answers to random questions. So far, Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar, Farah Khan, Alia Bhatt and Anushka Sharma have shot for his show, which will be aired on &TV.

Shruti Haasan gets into work mode

The “All work and no play” ideology doesn’t stand true for actress and singer Shruti Haasan, who believes in merging the two.

She says that though her film "Welcome Back" is nearing completion, she is enjoying the process of making the film.

“Back to the sets of 'Welcome Back' in Mumbai!!! Almost done with the film!! #shooting #workmode #fun," Shruti posted on Twitter Saturday.

A sequel to 2007 hit comedy "Welcome", "Welcome Back" features Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal.

Bhavna Chauhan joins 'Razia Sultan'

Actress Bhavna Chauhan, who has previously played character roles in films like "Jai Ho" and "Hasee Toh Phasee", will portray Princess Sazia in forthcoming historical TVshow "Razia Sultan".

Sazia is the elder sister of Razia Sultan -- first women ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She will play a bubbly elder sibling of Razia, who cherishes the passion for dressing up, unlike Razia.

Interestingly, Bhavna was initially offered the role of Razia Sultan. However, the moment she heard of Sazia's character, she realised how similar she is like the latter in real life.

"I can never relate myself in the typical saas-bahu genre. I have always been attracted towards the mythological and historical shows and I'm happy to be part of 'Razia Sultan'," Bhavna said in a statement.

Apart from "Razia Sultan", Bhavna will also be seen playing Om Puri's daugther in an upcoming untitled comedy film, which will also star Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra and Chitrashi Rawat.

"Razia Sultan" will be aired on the new channel &TV starting March 2.

'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' rakes in Rs 1.10 cr on first day

'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' is basking in the appreciation from the critics and to a great response from the audiences.

The Ayushmann Khurrana starrer film recorded an estimated opening of over Rs 1.10 crore on the opening day at the Box-Office, according to a tweet by a leading trade analyst.

However, movie's collections are expected to improve over the weekend through word of mouth.

The film features Ayushmann as well as debutante Bhumi Pednekar in pivotal roles.

The film also features Sanjay Mishra, Alka Amin, Seema Pahwa as well as Sheeba Chadda in key roles.

Rajinikanth spends time with fans on wedding anniversary

On his 34th wedding anniversary Thursday, superstarRajinikanth briefly spent some time with his fans here at his residence.

Several of his fans came to convey their wishes to the 'Thalaiva'.

"Rajini sir spent a few minutes with his fans assembled outside his residence. They met and greeted him on his anniversary. People had come with garlands, gifts, photos and life-size cutouts. He thanked them for showering their love on him," a source said.

The superstar will celebrate the day with his family and friends.

Rajinikanth married Latha Feb 26, 1981. They have two daughters -- Aishwarya and Soundarya.

The 64-year-old, who has over 100 films to his credit, was last seen in Tamil film ‘Lingaa

Remo D'Souza to put on his dancing shoes for 'ABCD 2'

Remo D'Souza, who is busy with his directorial "ABCD 2", says the audiences will not only get to see a glimpse of his dancing in the film, but also a lot of international dance.

"This film ("ABCD 2) is very special to me and I have given in (a lot of) myself (to it) as well. I'm trying to give such stuff to the audiences that they won't have seen yet," Remo said here at the success party of "Badlapur".

"Audiences will not only get to see my dance in 'ABCD 2' but international dance as well," he added.

"ABCD 2" is a sequel to Remo's directorial venture "ABCD-AnyBody Can Dance" and features Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Lauren Gottlieb, Prabhudheva and others.

Meanwhile, Remo revealed that "ABCD 2" will have many special performances.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Priyanka Chopra joins drama pilot 'Quantico'

Indian actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra will feature in ABC drama pilot “Quantico” as a FBI trainee, reports deadline.com.

The 32-year-old, who signed a one-year TV deal with the US-based studio in December 2014, will play Alex Weaver, a brilliant but haunted Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) trainee whose past boils to the surface soon after her arrival at Quantico.

The pilot revolves around a group of young FBI recruits, all with specific reasons for joining, who battle their way through training at the Quantico base in Virginia. One will launch a devastating terrorist attack on the US.

The drama is produced by Mark Gordon, Josh Safran and Nick Pepper.