Glamourous roles require acting too – Deepika Padukone

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is usually seen in glamorous roles like in “Housefull” and “Break Ke Baad”, argues that it is a misconception such roles do not involve serious acting.
“It’s a misconception that glamourous roles don’t involve the actor to act. This is not true because in the West you have Julia Roberts doing really glamorous roles and you still notice her performance and notice how great she looks,” Deepika told reporters here.
The 25-year-old actress will next be seen in Prakash Jha’s film “Aarakshan”, based on caste-based reservations.

Amitabh Bachchan, never to make special appearances anymore…

Amitabh Bachchan has decided, never to do cameos or make special appearance in any film now onwards. The first flick to be Ram Gopal Varma’s Department.
Earlier, Big B who was set to play a small yet powerful role in the film. But now, he is the lead actor in the film. There are a few action sequences planned for him too.
Says a source, “Mr Bachchan’s role of a gangster-turned politician is now central to the plot in Department. It always was, actually.
But now more scenes have been written. There will be far more visibility for him now.”
Ram however says, “Mr Bachchan’s role is as substantial as what he deserves and what is required of him. I begin shooting at the end of June.
I’ve begun pre-production work on Department. My crew is now handling post-production of Not A Luv Story.”

Bollywood babes bitching in open!

Karan Johar's TV show, 'Koffee with Karan', has become the battleground for the Bollywood starlets. In the recent episode when Biapsha and Lara made a dazzling entry on the sets, they showed no hesitation in giving a mouthful to Amisha Patel, who earlier made a comment about her inability to pull a role like Bipasha's Jism in her movies.

"Amisha clearly lacks the body and oomph to do something like Jism," argued bong bombshell.

Lara too reacted sharply on Karan's show. Settling the score with the gujju lass who dismissed her as 'inconsequential' Dutta said, "Amisha has found nothing as important as the many problems in her professional and personal life."

Now hear what Amisha has to say to the firebrand hotties.

"I completely agree with Bipasha. She's right - I don't have the frame for a film like Jism. I am petite and pretty, but maybe not sexy enough. I am not hot. I don't have a body like hers and I know my limitations. I think every actor fits into what they are meant to look good in.

"I know my limitations and have therefore opted for more substance-oriented roles like the one I'm doing in The Rising. Just like others can't do a Rising, Gadar, Kaho Na Pyar Hai or Humraaz, similarly I cannot justify roles where I don't fit into the look and feel of the character," she says.

On her feud with Lara she comments,"We were there together in Elaan and had a great professional relationship. The fact is we mostly interact on the sets while shooting. After pack-up, each of us goes their separate ways. Since I don't socialise much and most of my time is spent travelling and shooting, I rarely get a chance to meet my co-stars." she says.

Seems like it's only Karan who is having fun at the moment. Hey Karan... how how about divulging some more details over a cuppa Koffee? 

'D.K. Bose' is clear winner in 'Delhi Belly' album (Music Review)

By Ruchika Kher, Film: "Delhi Belly"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya; Singers: Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath, Keerthi Sagathia, Suraj Jagan, Chetan Shashital and Tarannum Mallik; Rating: ** and 1/2

After a light, youthful album for "Luv Ka The End", composer Ram Sampath goes all experimental with his next soundtrack for the film "Delhi Belly" and from the compositions he has created, the song "D.K. Bose" stands out, becoming quite a rage these days among youth.
The album offers 10 tracks of diverse kinds.
It opens with the song that is on everyone's lips nowadays - "D.K. Bose". Crooned by Sampath himself, the track with quirky, interesting and double meaning lyrics has already become quite popular. With a rock-infested composition and an energetic, pacy feel, the song has become a favourite of youth and has become an instant chartbuster.

Next is "Nakkaddwale disco, udhaarwaley khisko", a very different kind of track with unusual lyrics. It has been sung by Keerti Sagathia and is only an average number.

"Saigal blues" brings back the era and style of legendary singer K.L. Saigal. The track that has Chetan Shashital behind the mike is sung in Saigal's style but with a contemporary touch. The composition is under the genre of blues that bring about a certain poignancy in the song. On the whole, it's a mix of today and the eras gone by.

"Bedardi raja" by Sona Mohapatra is a rustic, masses song and seems to be an item number in the film. It's a simple composition and offers nothing great.

The track also has a grind mix, which has more beats than the original but the basic character and the pace of the song remain the same.

Another eccentric track "Jaa chudail", sung by Suraj Jagan, is a rock track from the word go. It might be liked by hard rock lovers.

"Tere siva", the only soft, love track of the album, has been voiced by Sampath and Tarannum Mallik and is a simple romantic number with a touch of rock. However, the orchestration is not very strong. A good hear.

"Switty tera pyaar chahida" is a Punjabi music lover's delight. Strong beats, Punjabi lyrics and lots of energy make this track a total dance number. Crooned by Keerthi Sagathia, this song gets the listener hooked and is quite likeable.

It also has another version called "Switty punk" that has the addition of Sampath and is higher in energy and fun.

Then there is "I hate you (like I love you)" that is a song by Keerthi Sagathia again with ample support from Sona Mohapatra. It is a mix of various genres of music and multiple influences. Starting as a slow-paced Indianised track, it goes on to become fully Western in its feel, music and lyrics, then takes the guise of a typical Bollywood song in the 1970s and finally ends like a qawwali. Very experimental and energetic at the same time.

On the whole, the music is unusual, breaks monotony and is far from being typical.

Sony announces launch of world's biggest singing show in India

Mumbai, May 28 : Sony Entertainment Television today unveiled 'X Factor India' the Indian version of the No.1 singing show globally X Factor.

A worldwide phenomenon, THE X FACTOR is a competition series developed by Simon Cowell that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next musical megastar.

THE X FACTOR is a runaway hit in 24 countries with over 500 million viewers, the Big Daddy of all singing shows in size and scale.

The show will showcase Xtraordinary talent from across the length and breadth of the country like never seen before.

The X Factor India, a show, lavishly mounted in exotic locales and spectacular sets raises the bar and takes the initial auditions to an exciting and explosive new level as the hopefuls will audition not only for the judges, but also in front of a live audience of thousands in venues across the country.

The concert-like atmosphere will bring a new dimension to the performances, giving the contestants an opportunity to prove they have the whole package - vocal ability, charisma and stage presence - from the moment they step on stage.

Those contestants who survive the first auditions graduate to "boot camp" and will then be divided into three categories: 16 - 25 years, individuals over 25 years and groups.

Produced by Freemantle India, THE X FACTOR proven ratings success story, across the globe with the recent U.K. finale capturing a phenomenal 20 million viewers.

There’s a real Ragini: Ekta Kapoor

By Hindustan Times
Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor has shed a lot of things. Including her obsession with the letter K and loads of weight. What she hasn’t lost, however is her undying faith in astrology. “I have too much faith in astrologers. My so called superstitions are even helping me shed the extra kilos,” quipped the Balaji Telefims honcho on a visit to the HT City office on Thursday.
Proudly showing off the ten rings on her fingers and several lucky bracelets, she said the K-factor worked well for her while it lasted. “It was working well for me, so I stuck to it. I was told that I had a mangal dhasha for nine years. Once that ended, I dropped the letter. As you can see, my new film, Ragini MMS doesn’t start with K.”
Adding that Ragini MMS, due to hit theatres on Friday, the 13th of May, is based on a true incident of a girl whose boyfriend tried to shoot a sex MMS with her. “Contrary to reports that my film was based on the infamous DPS MMS scandal in Delhi a few years ago, it’s based on another true incident. In fact, the real Ragini will be revealed to the world on May 5.” The horror film has been shot in ‘grabbed footage’ style of the 2009 cult film, Paranormal Activity.
Change topics from her work and Ekta gets a bit fidgety. “My work has completely sucked me in. There’s hardly any time left for anything else,” she says. Not even time for marriage? “I’m still a baby. The minute I grow up mentally I know I’ll find the right guy. Then, trust me, everyone will hear about him,” she says.

Two films can't bring change, 20 can: Rahul Bose

By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Rahul Bose, known for his meaningful cinema as well as social activism, believes a handful of films cannot bring change in society. For that, there should a collective effort by filmmakers and government bodies to educate the masses.
"Change only happens with people who are ready to change, and the masses are not ready as yet. Changes happen at the outer boundaries, at the most at the wisest edge of the spectrum of people. You have to first look at them, then the next levels," the 43-year-old told IANS.
"Two films can't make the change. It has to be 20 films. Government has to step in and do lots of direct advertising. There should be public education; there should be education at the younger level. There should be other artistic ways like dance and theatre to spread the same message. The message has to come from seven-eight directions," said Rahul who features in "I AM" releasing Friday.
Director Onir's film "I AM" takes up the issue of discrimination against gays, women and other sections of society.
"The idea is to say any kind of discrimination is bad. If somebody walks away out of the film understanding that it's unfair to judge people by the colour of their skin, religion or sexual orientation, or their caste, then I would think the film has done its job," said Rahul who directed in 2001 "Everybody Says I'm Fine!", which won for him the John Schlesinger Honorable Mention Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
In the same breath, Rahul, however, says government should do the bigger job of taking such message to the masses.
"Take that to the masses. And that's for another film, for government to do... It doesn't have to be a small art-house film like 'I AM' to take unfair responsibility," he said.
Since his impressive debut as Agastya Sen in "English, August" in 1994, Rahul has done many meaningful roles - "Mr. and Mrs. Iyer", "Jhankar Beats", "Chameili", "Tahaan" and "Anuranan".
Despite the long innings and impressive body of work, he maintains he doesn't take films as a career.
"I don't have a career, I have films. People think of their career. I never think of the next film or whether I want to do it in terms of role, director, story or in terms of what I can bring to it. A career just happens. How much can you calculate it as an actor? Someone has to call you and cast you," said Rahul who is also a rugby player.
Why does he stick to art house cinema?
"If I go back to commercial films, it would be only to take part in certain films which I haven't done before like 'Lethal Weapon' where I may be Danny Glover to somebody like Mel Gibson or an action film or can team up with a superstar and do something.
"I can't carry the budget of a mainstream film; so I will always be part of the supporting cast, which I am quite willing to do if the role is great," he said.

Brett Lee link-up news stale, says Preity Zinta

New Delhi, May 28: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta seems to have got quite bored with her constant link-up to Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who now plays for her Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab.

The actress, who was earlier dating industrialist Ness Wadia, took to micro-blogging site Twitter to tell her friends and fans that she is just friends with Lee.

"I think being romantically linked to Brett every year is outdated and stale news now! So sorry to say folks NO NEWS here! FRIENDS yeesss (sic)," posted Preity.

The duo was recently spotted together at a restaurant in Mumbai, and according to reports, they chose to exit separately to avoid paparazzi.

Lee has expressed on many occasions earlier that Preity is his favourite actress. 

Sneak peak into Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Ragini MMS’

Bollywood Gossip: Ragini MMS is an upcoming 2011 Bollywood horror/thriller film. The film revolves around a nude video taken of a girl named Ragini. It is produced by Ekta Kapoor, who produced critically acclaimed films Love Sex aur Dhokha and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. It is also produced by her mother, Shobha Kapoor. It is slated for release on Friday the thirteenth of May.
The story of Ragini MMS movie revolves around a young couple who enter a house to spend a romantic weekend vacation. However, the couple is not aware of the fact that the house is fitted with cameras at each and every corner and therefore will capture every private moment that they share inside the house. However, the twist in the tale comes when the recorded love-making scenes reveal something that normal human beings will fail to understand.
And it is in these hidden camera shots that the paranormal element of the film comes out.
To be directed by Pavan Kripalani with Alt Entertainment, the production house which came to limelight with Love Sex Aur Dhokha, is co-producing ‘Ragini MMS’ which said to have been based upon a real life story.

Reference: http://www.bollywoodgossips.net/bollywood-gossips/sneak-peak-into-ekta-kapoor-ragini-mms.html

Esha Deol: "I don’t like men who wax"

May 27, 2011 - 04:00 PM

Esha Deol is back! In shipshape with renewed confidence. It’s the time for fresh tidings for the actor who had almost gone missing in action. Her home production Tell Me Oh Khuda is nearing release, putting her back in the spotlight. That her sabbatical got a little extended had the grapevine buzzing with rumours of her having undergone plastic surgery.

There was also talk of her having been through a rehab programme in the US. “I don’t know who started those rumours. I’m living with my mother. I’m a classical dancer and maintain a strict lifestyle. Initially, my baby fat was written about. Thanks to that today I’ve a toned body,” she says with poise. “I debuted in Razia Sultan,” reveals she. “My mother was carrying me in the horse riding scene!” she laughs. And while mom Hema Malini always regretted not having been able to plan a blockbuster debut for her daughter, she’s now re-launching her in their home production Tell Me O Khuda (TMOK). The film also features father Dharmendra, “I was a little tense about how we’d pull off the scenes,” says Esha. She plays Tanya, a girl in search of her identity in the film shot across Turkey, Rajasthan and Goa. “At home she’s a pucca mother, she’ll love you, pamper you. But on the sets she’s a professional.

PAPA KEHTE HAIN…
It was fun discovering things about papa Dharmendra too. “He once caught me yawning on the set. He got very upset and warned me, ‘You can’t do that at work’.” She continues, “Dad’s like an excited kid before the camera. If Hrithik Roshan and he were to do a film together, it would never get made.  Both of them would forever be in front of the monitor.” Dharmendra plays a Goan don in the film. Unquestionably, she’s her papa’s greatest fan and has his huge photograph in her bedroom. “My dad’s hot! Women still go crazy over him. He’s maintained himself well.

She shares a fond childhood memory. “Once we were abroad for a vacation. Mom, being a shopaholic, had run off for shopping. I woke up, started crying and kept asking for her. Dad gave me a bath, dressed me in a party frock, combed my hair and even put a black tikka. But I continued to howl. When she returned she was shocked at my appearance,” she laughs. Dad’s more like a friend. I’ve had some of the most amazing conversations with my father.

MAMA MIA
She has some fun memories of her star mother too. “As a kid I broke a lipstick every day. I’d insist that I be given one while mom was getting ready for shooting. I used to hate going to school and wanted to accompany her. “If I saw mom with another hero or dad with another heroine, I’d switch off the TV. Esha confesses to having watched Seeta Aur Geeta a thousand times.

SIBLING TALES
Esha believes that she being a Scorpio and her younger sister Ahana a Leo make for ‘a lethal combination’. “Mom is a Libran, so she balances everything,” she smiles. They have their sisterly spats. “Mostly, we fight over clothes. “But I do confide in her. She’s a friend that I have at home.” There were reports of Ahana also facing the camera but the elder sister denies them. “Nothing has been finalized yet. Esha’s also fond of her ‘protective’ Deol brothers - Sunny, Bobby and Abhay. “Sunny bhaiyya is soft and affectionate like dad. Bobby is emotional and more of a brother. But Abhay is a friend.

WAITING FOR LOVE
Esha has a life apart from films where she likes to take off to London or Chicago. “I love walking on the roads and playing football on the beach,” she says. But wouldn’t all this be more beautiful when shared with a companion? “I don’t want to be single. I need a nice guy in my life. All my friends have boyfriends,” she rues. “I’d like someone who is honest. “I’d be put off by someone who is self obsessed, someone who looks into the mirror more than I do. I don’t like men who wax.

Reference: http://www.filmfare.com/articles/esha-deol-i-dont-like-men-who-wax-2427.html

Ranbir and Angela not an item

May 27, 2011 - 12:00 PM

The grapevine may say anything about Ranbir Kapoor dating Angela Jonnson. But we know the truth. And the truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Fact is that Ranbir Kapoor isn’t dating Angela Jonsson as is being stated by all and sundry. The actor has met the upcoming model just about two times and not more than that. The rest of course is the figment of the gossipmongers’ rather fertile imagination, of course helped along tremendously by Ranbir Kapoor’s reputation of being a ladies man. We hear that Angela is quite an ambitious young thing, who’s looking to get a foothold in the industry. Last heard, there were talks that she was being rather friendly with Shahid Kapoor. Really now.

Reference: http://www.filmfare.com/articles/ranbir-and-angela-not-an-item-2430.html

Preity is miffed with the media

May 27, 2011 - 11:00 AM

Preity Zinta is angry. And she has reasons to. The actress is mighty upset with reports that have been floating around about the actress. One tabloid said she was getting back with Ness Wadia. The other said she had a 22 year old stashed away in New York and she’d even bought a six bedroom flat for him. The actress is seeing red. She has vehemently denied about getting back with Ness. He’s nothing more than a business partner today. As for a 22 year old in New York, she was downright appalled at such malicious stories. She clarified that she had actually rented the apartment and not bought it. And that it was currently being occupied by her brother who dabbles in real estate.

Kangna and Asin at loggerheads?

The claws are out! And the catfight is about to begin or so our sources say. Kangna Ranaut and Asin are apparently at loggerheads. Yes, they’re fighting over Salman Khan. No in the way you think. It seems Kangna is mighty upset with Asin. She feels Asin is the one responsible for spreading stories about her (Kangna) and Salman Khan. The actress insists that there’s nothing on between her and Sallu. That these are the figment of one actress’ imagination, nothing else. We believe you Kangna. So what you doing at Sallu’s house every second day? No, just asking.

Sushmita Sen back with her ex?

So what is this we hear? A case of what goes around comes around? Cupid it seems has struck Sushmita Sen once again. Hmmm. That the secret about the glow on her face these days. And the object of her affection in none other than her ex-flame Manav Menon. Apparently the two met up recently and the latent sparks flew once again. The attraction was instant on both sides. Ever since the couple has been together. Good luck to them.

Abhishek misses Aishwarya in Russia

Abhishek Bachchan is quite a homeboy. And this was very evident when he started complaining of homesickness in Russia. He’s in Russia shooting for Players and is not able to enjoy the cold weather of the country. He’s been cringing to get back home to be with Ash and his parents. Sweet!

Is Bipasha down and out?

Bipasha Basu’s single status doesn’t seem to do wonders for her. Most of the actors in B-town feel that she's over and done with. Also the actors in question want to work with  younger actresses and not Bipasha who has already crossed 30. One director even had trouble finalizing a lead actor opposite her because none of the actors consented.

Priyanka made Kareena wait

Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor

On Friday evening, Kareena Kapoor drove down all the way from Pune to Mumbai for shooting her televised act for an award ceremony. What should have ended in a few hours took them forever, thanks to Priyanka Chopra.

Bebo finished with her make-up and hair and arrived on the stage to see that it was already occupied by Priyanka Chopra. She had to wait for four hours before she could actually shoot her performance.

A source present at the awards revealed, “Kareena landed at Yash Raj Studios around midnight; she found that the stage was occupied by Priyanka. She waited patiently for sometime. On spotting her, PC came down from the stage and told her that she could not give the stage until 1 am (although Kareena was assigned the stage at 12 am).”

PC continued to rehearse till 4 am, by that time, the exhausted Kareena had left for home.

The next morning, Kareena asked her manager Zahid to cancel the shooting (with Salman for Bodyguard), which was scheduled on Saturday in Pune and then came back to the studio to finish her song.

Normally, the fiery Bebo would have flared up because she was kept waiting for more than four hours. Although, she was smarting with humiliation, she maintained her cool. Later, she gave a call to the organizers and gave her piece.

They explained it to her that because of some technical problems, Priyanka’s act took a longer time.

PC’s spokesperson said, “Priyanka was not aware that Bebo had to wait for hours. Not that I am aware of. Priyanka had a long act with many changes.

Preity tries to break the world record, but fails

Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta has finally taken a first step towards her television debut. She has started shooting for the promos of Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega, the show that she will be hosting on Colors Channel.

The actress tried to break an international record at Film City herself!

In a promo video while pulling a truck she says, “Australia ka Derek Boyer ka Guinness World Record aaj main toodoongi.”

Later she stated, “Chaliye main naa kar saki toh kya hua? India kar ke dikhadega. Ab garv se har Hindustani bolega, Guinness World record, Ab India Todega.”

This is a desi version of the international show, produced by Miditech and will be aired later this year.

According to the channel, the never-say-die attitude of Priety echoes the concept of the show and it also represents the spirit of new India. She will try to encourage all the viewers to take a plunge to make or break records.

Surily Goel will be styling Preity for this show. Surily says, “I am excited to style Priety for her television debut. A show like Guinness World Records will be a great platform to experiment with various looks. Her personality is quite sporty, energetic and adventurous, and hence, I will style her keeping her personality in mind. I have given her a waistcoat over a casual shirt teamed with boots and gloves especially for the promo shoot.”

Reference: http://www.bollywoodhott.com/

Leopard enters Hema Malini’s bungalow

A leopard strayed into the bungalow of Bollywood actor Hema Malini here Friday morning, triggering panic.
The leopard, believed to have come from the adjoining Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), was spotted by a security guard in the premises in Dindoshi area of northwest Mumbai.
The actor was not at home at the time of the incident.
Neighbours immediately alerted the park authorities who sent a team equipped with tranquilizers and a cage to trap the wild cat, Chief Conservator of Forests S. A. Thorat told IANS.
The park, spread over around 100 square km, has over five dozen leopards and other wild animals living in the thick forests.

After Amrita, it’s Sonakshi to lose diamond jewellery…

Sonakshi Sinha’s diamond jewelery worth lakhs went missing from her vanity van on the sets of her upcoming movie, Joker.
The theft occurred when the actress stepped out for a while during a late-night shoot.
Says a unit source, “She looked around in the van. But she was sure that she had kept it along with her other stuff. She then asked around but nothing came of it.”
Adds the source, “However, Sona remained calm. She did not want to raise a ruckus and delay the shoot.
No one would own up immediately and it would be an exercise in futility. In any case, the unit realised about the theft much later.”
Director Shirish Kunder says, “My birthday was on May 24 and the cast and crew were ushering it in on the sets. Akshay (Kumar) had planned a celebration.
This is when Sonakshi’s diamond solitaire earrings went missing from her vanity van. The theft occured at Film City. Sonakshi’s diamond solitaire earrings were stolen. A police complaint has been launched.”
However, Poonam maintains, “There are so many people who lose things or have their stuff robbed. Let Sonakshi be, so what if she is a star? I can only laugh about it now. Nothing was stolen.”

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