New Delhi, November 28: Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has denied that he is appearing in an Indo-French film titled “I Am Kalam”. But actor Gulshan Grover insists Kalam “has given a shot as himself in the movie”.
Kalam’s office said in a statement: “Kalam has no plans to act or associate with any film. The news is only a speculation and it is the individual’s imagination with a business motive.”
Panaji, November 28:The story of “Red Alert”, a film based on Maoist violence in India, was inspired by a news report published in a leading national daily, says its director Anant Mahadevan.
“Actually I was inspired by a true story that appeared in The Hindustan Times about a farmer who got inadvertently trapped with a group of Naxalites,” Mahadevan told reporters during a media interaction here Saturday.
“Red Alert”, which stars Suniel Shetty, Seema Biswas, Naseeruddin Shah, premiered at the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India.
Mumbai, November 28: Prakash Jha, who already had a lot of trouble facing Nana Patekar’s ire on the sets of Rajneeti had another issue. He had a hard time explaining continuity to Katrina Kaif, the lead actress of the film.
Mumbai,November 28:Neha Dhupia has been around for more than six years now and has done films as diverse as “Mithya” and “Julie”. But she neither believes in boasting about her body of work nor is she keen to approach leading actors and filmmakers to rope her in for their films.
“This is the way I have been throughout my career. I am not the type who would go and tell everyone what I have done in the past,” Neha told IANS.
After having debuted opposite Ajay Devgn in “Qayamat” (2003), she has worked in close to 30 movies.
Mumbai, November 27: AR Rahman is scaling one milestone after another. The ‘Mozart of Madras’ performed at the White House in front of President Barack Obama and Indian PM Manmohan Singh to mark the latter’s three-day visit to the US.
Sings two of his hit tracks from Slumdog Millionaire at the White House.He sang two tracks — Jai Ho and Dreams on Fire — from his Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.
As part of an initiative by the government authorities, Rahman performed with Indian and western artistes to welcome Singh in the US.
New Delhi, November 27: Amid speculation that the second season of the controversial reality show ‘Sach Ka Saamna’ is in the offing, Government today warned Star Plus to keep in mind the Indian ethos and culture while formatting a programme based on an international format, failing which it could invite stringent action.
Hyderabad, November 27: Noted Telegu filmmaker Teja is in seach of a new teenage face for his forthcoming film ‘Atu Itu’.
Teja is on the lookout for a 18-year-old boy to cast him in the lead role in the film. He is also planning to introduce around 40 new talented artists through the romantic drama.
“‘Atu Itu’ produced by Jayam movies is an unusual love story. It revolves around a teenage girl who falls in love with a boy who leads a luckless life. What follows is a gripping tale of surprising trials and inexplicable emotions,” director Teja said in a press statement.
Tirupati, November 27: (PTI) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and husband, London based businessman, Raj Kundra today offered prayers at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here.
The couple, who tied the knot recently, visited the temple along with other family members to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara participating in an hour long celestial bath (Abhishekam) conducted every Friday to the main deity.
Mumbai, November 27: Akshay Kumar behaved naughty in Bigg Boss by violating Bigg Boss rules. The participants were asked to pen down letter to their family and friends and Akshay Kumar was asked to deliver the mail of the lucky winner but Akki on looking at the sad faces picked up all the letters and decided to deliver all of them.
Mumbai, November 27: During a recent promotional interview for Paa, Abhishek Bachchan admitted to admiring his co-star Vidya Balan, when they worked together for Guru.
He claims to be so wowed with her performance in one of the scenes in Guru that he almost forgot that he too had to act in the scene.
Vidya has also made her admiration for AB Jr. very clear by stating that he is a dream co-star. She added that when she looks into his eyes, something unplanned just happens which makes it all the more exciting for her to work with him.
Mumbai, November 27: After her stunning performance in the legendary movie Jodha Akbar, Aish is ready to do yet another historical role in the movie titled Mumtaz Mahal. And guess what she does the role of Queen Mumtaz, for whom Taj Mahal was made.
Mumbai, November 27: John Abraham has signed on to be the face of the ‘I Pledge’ campaign organised by Smita Thackeray’s Mukti Foundation. Says John, “She messaged me asking if I wanted to be the face of the campaign. I immediately agreed as I found it credible.
Mukti Foundation has been doing it for 11 years. Sometimes there’s a sense of discomfort for people living with AIDS or HIV affected people, so Mukti is opening up special counselling centers for them.”
Mumbai, November 27: It looks like it will be another year at least after 3 Idiots and his own home productions Dhobi Ghat and Delhi Belly before Aamir Khan will sign another new film.
Since the release of Ghajini in December 2008 Aamir has not signed on the dotted line for any project. In fact, he had decided to take one full year off after Ghajini to rejuvenate himself. After the tough physical and emotional preparation for Ghajini, he just wanted to relax and spend time with his wife and children.
Mumbai, November 27: Recently, Salman Khan hosted a trial of Veer for his father, Salim Khan. Salman was waiting to see how his father would react to the film but the latter simply left the screening without a word.
Thinking that his father perhaps didn’t like the film, Salman got worried. He was overwhelmed when his father called him at 2 am to tell him that the film as well as he was outstanding. The actor then got nostalgic about the way his father had reacted to his debut, Maine Pyaar Kiya.
Mumbai, November 27: Bollywood’s hit pair Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif looks inseparable at least a few weeks prior to the release of their films. We have seen it before the release of their hit films Namastey London, Welcome and Singh Is Kinng. Surprisingly, they are poles apart even as their latest film De Dana Dan makes it to the theatres.
Katrina couldn’t accompany Akshay when he needed her the most. She has been advised complete bed rest for a few weeks after being diagnosed with jaundice. So, Akshay was left with no other choice but to promote the film without her.
Mumbai, November 27: If you were at Marine Lines late on Wednesday night and saw a frenzy of people and shutterbugs, well, it was because of the presence of King Shah Rukh Khan.
But the actor wasn’t there for a shoot, nor was he promoting a film; he was there not as Shah Rukh Khan but as a responsible Mumbaiite. The actor drove all the way from his house in Bandra at 11 pm on the eve of 26/11 to write a heartfelt message as a tribute to the victims and martyrs of last year’s terror attacks on Mumbai.
Mumbai, November 27: Many have talked about Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan from his looks to his acting prowess but not his odour, and not even his wife Gauri Khan.
Upcoming actress Anushka Sharma, who had the chance to get so close to him in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, just can’t stop talking about his smell.
It’s quite a while since her Bollywood debut film was released but Anushka is yet to get over the smell of King Khan. She said in an interview recently said that one thing she just can’t forget about Shahrukh is his smell.
Mumbai, Nov 27: It’s been a mixed bag this year for the feisty Kareena Kapoor— her fashionable romp in Kambakkht Ishq didn’t exactly garner rave reviews. Nor did Main Aurr Mrs Khanna which she did for “friends”. Neither did justice to the talented actor. But her outing in last week’s Rensil D’Silva-directed Kurbaan has Kapoor redeemed.
Mumbai, November 27: Aamir Khan in 3 IdiotsTaare Zameen Par, Ghajini and now 3 Idiots, Aamir Khan clearly considers Christmas week the best time to release his films, but the superstar says it is a co-incidence and not superstition that has resulted in the trend.
Despite his claim, Khan does agree that the date has worked wonders for him and now hopes to be a third time lucky.
The actor’s directorial debut Taare Zameen Par which was released on Christmas in 2007 went onto win a National Award while last year’s December release Ghajini broke all box office records.
Mumbai, November 27: Amitabh Bachchan says “Paa” was crucial for his production company AB Corp and says son Abhishek has done a remarkable job as a producer by wrapping up the film within a Rs.15 crore (Rs.150 million) budget.
“Any film that a producer makes is crucial for him financially. And we completely recognise that. We can only hope that ‘Paa’ does well. This time Abhishek has managed all the production hassles and I am glad he has done it with a high level of maturity,” Amitabh told IANS in an interview on phone from Mumbai.
Mumbai, Novmeber 27: From Shahrukh Khan who turned painter for the occasion to Amitabh Bachchan joining a chorus of singers, India’s film fraternity paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the 26/11 terror attacks.
Khan joined a unique attempt to remember those who lost their lives on the eventful day by painting on a wall at Marine Lines even as Bollywood remembered the day the city was hit by one of the most bloody attacks in it’s history.
Mumbai, November 28: Singer Adnan Sami’s mother, Naureen Sami Khan, 61, on Thursday was stopped from boading a Pakistan-bound flight at Mumbai airport for leaving the country without the session court’s permission. However, Sami’s lawyer said that she has a valid visa and will move the court on Friday regarding this.
Mumbai, November 27: Director David Dhawan dismisses as “baseless” media reports that his film “Hook Ya Crook” won’t release in theatres but would instead arrive directly on DTH.
“Where did you hear this one now? Nothing like this is happening at all. I am not surprised by such rumours though. With so many news channels and other media forums to be fed, there is something that has to be written about day in and day out,” Dhawan told IANS.
New Delhi, November 26: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says Shah Rukh Khan left him in a jovial mood after the latter called him to confirm his presence at the premiere of upcoming film “Paa”.
“Shah Rukh has remained with me in the late afternoon. He is a very funny man and shakes me into joviality when I inform him about the premiere and his absolute presence there. He tells me, ‘He is already there, black suited and with anticipation of seeing ‘Paa’,” Amitabh posted on bigb.bigadda.com.
“Aamir too communicates today and confirms his presence,” he added.
Mumbai, November 26: The very name of Minissha Lamba not just reflects beauty and grace, but also poise and magnetism.
After having glorified the silver screen with her presence in Bollywood and after having launched a thousand products merely by saying ‘cheese’, the camera’s favourite girl is now all set to add yet another product in her kitty of endorsements.