Australian cricketer Brett Lee is all set to enter Bollywood with the movie “Victory”, starring Harman Baweja in the lead role.
Besides Brett Lee, a handful of other cricket players like Australians, Brad Hogg, Stuart Clarke and Mike Hussey and Indians, Yusuf Pathan, RP Singh and Pravin Kumar have cameos in the film.
Harman Baweja plays the role of a small town boy who makes it big in the world of cricket and Brett Lee plays himself who helps Baweja’s character achieve his dreams. On working with newcomer Harman Baweja, Lee says it was a whole new experience. “It was a lot of fun. We helped each other out throughout the movie. I taught him a few shots while he gave him me acting tips,” he recalls.
Apart from claiming wickets, Lee shares a passion for music. In the past he did a song and music video for legendary singer Asha Bhonsle’s album.
Next on the anvil, Lee is adding finishing touches to a music video. “There are six to seven songs in Hindi and in English in the album. I had been working on it with friends for the last six months,” he reveals
Zegarra posa al lado de un afiche de "El Padrino", una de sus películas favoritas
Haciendo un repaso de estos últimos 2 años y medio de pobre vida blogueril, nos damos cuenta que en Crónicas de la Farándula Kitsch tenemos muy poco de qué enorgullecernos. Si de algo saca pecho este triste blog basura es de haber tenido como ilustre visitante (y ocasional comentarista, nada menos) al maestro Leonidas Zegarra, mejor conocido en el mundo del espectáculo peruano como "El Director de las Vedettes". Me pregunto, ¿quién querría a Rosa María Palacios, Alejandro Toledo, Susana Villarán, Jorgito Del Castillo, Pancho Lombardi, Vanessa Saba, y demás insulsos y aburridos personajes visitando tu blog si puedes ufanarte de la visita de figuras totémicas de la talla de Susy Diaz, Florcita, Melcochita, Tongo, el "Hijo de Bayly", Maribel Velarde, el Cachorro Zabala (quien encima nos amenazó de muerte), Francis Aimini, Tula Rodriguez, Monique o el mismísimo Leonidas Zegarra? Los otros huevones no valen ni un puto chancay comparados con nuestra querida e invalorable farándula kitsch. Lo cierto es que el maestro Zegarra merece un post aparte, y si bien aún no ha llegado el momento de dedicarle un merecido homenaje en estas vulgares páginas, estoy reservando dicho reconocimiento para más adelante. Sepa que no me he olvidado de usted, maestro.
Luego de su auspiciosa incursión en el cine puneño (de la que nos comentó brevemente en una de sus visitas, dejándonos -por lo menos a mí- con la miel en los labios) y de su muy oportuna limpia espiritual en tierras bolivianas, Leonidas Zegarra (hoy practicante de la Cienciología) vuelve al ruedo con una nueva obra maestra de su autoría, la tantas veces postergada "300 Millas en Busca de Mamá", su visión muy personal de la clásica tragedia griega (¿?) que vive una madre cuando es repentinamente alejada de sus hijos y la odisea de estos en su lucha desamparada por retornar al seno materno. Ya antes el director Zegarra retrató el drama de una sufrida madre en su taquillera cinta del 2004 "Una Chica Buena de la Mala Vida" (el día de su estreno superó en recaudación a Matrix Recargado), en la cual Susy Diaz le daba vida a una prostituta nocturna de alto vuelo que durante el día hacía las veces de abnegada y sacrificada progenitora (mención especial para la pequeña Florcita Polo en su digna interpretación de hija de Susy). Como para no perder la costumbre, y para beneplácito de sus miles de fans (entre ellos, la facción caviar del Club de Fans El Pañuelito y yo), la musa inspiradora de Leonidas Zegarra está de regreso (con kilos, años y cirugías de más) en esta prometedora cinta que mantiene el espíritu del cine hindú; al igual que el gran empresario alimenticio "Mero Loco" en un papel secundario que de seguro hará las delicias de los grandes y pequeños del hogar.
He esperado esta película casi tanto como a The Dark Knight. Ahora que he visto el trailer se me salen las lágrimas de la emoción. Ya me apunté para el estreno en el cine Excelsior del Jirón de la Unión (a pocos metros nomás de la recién clausurada discoteca Cerebro, otrora bastión de la distinguida -y extinta, por cierto- clase intelectual peruana). Allí nos vemos.
Con ustedes, burdos admiradores del cine de Godard, el trailer de "300 Millas en Busca de Mamá". Bon Appétit.
Trailer de "300 Millas en Busca de Mamá" - A Leonidas Zegarra Film -
Las carnecitas del trailer: 1.) Susy y su consabido lema "Vive la vida y no dejes que la vida te viva" (un guiño para los fans). No intento congraciarme con los Pañuelitos (declarados enemigos míos), pero se le ve bien rica a la Susy en esta película. Al mejor estilo de Paris Hilton, lleva un perrito chihuahua (o algo así) en brazos. 9 puntos. 2.) La expresión facial de la señora que dice: "... Hablo con el Crnel. que es mi amigo y en este momento te hago deportar". Atención a futuros trabajos de esta actriz. Veo talento allí. 3.) El Mero Loco: "¿Acaso me has visto cara de estafador a mí?". Me quito el sombrero con esta genial escena. Lo que no me gusta es que al Mero Loco siempre le gusta robar cámara con sus ocurrencias (se nota que tiene cancha en la improvisación), y eso opaca un poco la performance de la excelente actriz boliviana, pero igual me ha gustado lo que he visto. 8.5/10 para la actuación del Mero Loco. 4.) La parte en la que un tipo apuñala a otro por la espalda: "Imbécil, muere". La verdad que me quedé sin palabras. Si bien es cierto que hablamos de una escena de muy buena factura, yo solo espero que no haya tanto gore como en "Mi Crimen al Desnudo", pues se supone que "300 Millas..." es más bien una película para toda la familia. 5.) "Precisamente ayer conocí un amiguito que trabaja en Azángaro, él nos va a ayudar". Esa línea solo podía ser creíble en los labios de Susy. Bien ahí. 6.) Mención honrosa para la escena del atropello. Me parece que la fotografía falló un poquito allí, nada de importancia, quizás algo más de iluminación para la próxima, sin embargo vale de todos modos. Me satisfizo la escena y cuenta con mi aprobación. 8 puntos. 7.) La tía desmuelada que dice: "¡Ojalá te pudras en la cárcel, miserable!". En mi opinión, esa es otra buena toma. El llanto de los niños realza más el caracter dramático de la escena. Buen manejo de cámara y edición. 10 puntos.
Por lo visto, esta cinta tiene de todo. Drama, acción, comedia, intriga, giros argumentales, algo de violencia, logradas actuaciones y villanos muy feos. Mi veredicto es que será la película peruana del año y espero que todo el mundo vaya a verla. Eso es todo por este mes. Fin de la transmisión.
PD: No termino de entender cómo es posible que Hussein Villanueva, el mayor de los siete vá(sta)gos de Melcochita, aparezca en la prestigiosa IMdb.com y que del maestro Zegarra no encuentre uno ni galletas. Así no juega Perú.
Udita Goswami is shocked. And this has nothing to do with her stint in Bollywood. In fact this time around it is sheer lack of sentiments from people which has left a bad taste in her mouth.
The story goes like this. Apparently a few days back she came across a stray puppy near her apartment. Seeing it cry in pain, she enquired about the owner but realized that there was none. Also, from her fellow neighbors, she was informed that the puppy was in such a stage for last many days.
"And to think about it, no one came forward to help it. How could people be so insensitive? I was shocked by people apathy", exclaims Udita who is an avid dog lover and already owns three dogs.
"On inspecting it further, I realized that she was unable to walk at all. Apparently there was some internal injury which had resulted in her being immobile.
I was almost in tears when I carried her to a doc and requested him to inspect her further", details Udita who promptly took the puppy home and made her a part of her extended family of dogs.
"I started nurturing her and in a matter of two days, she was on her feet - Literally! I keep joking with my friends that perhaps she was just acting all this while because she was destined to join my family. Otherwise what else describes her miraculous recovery in 48 hours flat", laughs Udita.
"The dog is now closer to two months old but she is already bullying her much 'senior' three dogs at my place. It is fun to watch them squabble over minor things. In fact I have also hired a trainer to make sure that my four dogs are well behaved", says Udita with a smile.
"Well, the funny part is that instead of the dogs being trained, I am being trained instead on how to understand what they want and to make them understand what I am looking from them.
In any case, I am not looking at 'Tommy, fetch this' or 'Mambo, sit down' kind of commands for them. I want us all to talk and understand a common language and it comes so much handy when I reach back home after a hard day at work."
Talking about the work front, Udita is currently acting in two films - 'The Man' and 'Fox'. Incidentally both the film stars Sunny Deol in the lead though Udita is not wiling to disclose whether she is paired opposite him in any of the two films.
While 'The Man' sees her in a special appearance, 'Fox' features in a full fledged role. The films are directed by Sunny Deo/Neeraj Pathak and Deepak Tijori respectively.
It seems Shah Rukh Khan started the trend and others are happy following it with glee.
Some time back Shah Rukh Khan was seen waist down in a bathtub full of roses as he gave the world of advertisement a new definition by facilitating a role reversal of sorts.
Instead of a woman endorsing a beauty soap, something which has been a trend for decades (and would hopefully remain so in time to come), Khan enjoyed the attention of beauties around him as he soaked himself in wet rose petals.
Now Rahul Bose too has followed suit and done so the same at the behest of Mallika Sherawat. However, this time around, it is not done for a commercial but the film Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam.
For one of the romantic numbers in the film where Bose has tried to demonstrate his six-packs for quite some duration, Rahul and Mallika have shared some cozy moments together. However, it is disappointing for quite a few since instead of Mallika, it is Rahul who enjoys all the pleasures of being treated to a rose petal bath!
The song in question is 'Marmari Bahen' which is the only bon fide romantic track in Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam. Sung by Shaan and Mahalakshmi Iyer, the number reminds of many a romantic track that Mallika has been a part of since her KHWAHISH and MURDER days.
Also, she has gone ahead with a holds-no-bar approach in the song as she proves to be quite an eye candy in her revealing costumes.
No wonder, it must not have required Rahul much persuasion to join the show!
Directed by Sanjay Chhel, Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam is touted to be a riotous comedy which also features Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon other than Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat. A VENUS production with music by Anu Malik, the film is looking at a 22nd August release.
During an interview to television channel recently, Aamir Khan had admitted to enjoying only one film in last few years and it was Anees Bazmee directed No Entry. He had even further said that its unfortunate that no one nowadays offers him such a whacky film.
We found out that just weeks after that interview, also having seen Welcome, the selective Aamir Khan himself approached writer - director Anees Bazmee for role in his film. He expressed his wish to star in comic caper written and directed by him.
An excited Bazmee states, "I was pleasantly surprised and at the same time thrilled when Aamir called expressing his desire to act in a film by me. I had a subject in mind for Aamir.
I then narrated him that story and he even liked it. But, it was a very serious subject. Aamir in turn wanted to to a comedy film with me. So that particular project didn't work out!"
Bazmee further adds, "Aamir is known to work only with complete bound scripts and I am known to never work with one! He actually rightfully asked me to give him a bound script and I am one director who does not believe in bound script.
I have an habit of making last minute improvisations in the script on the sets at times as I am never really satisfied with what I have written before.
If fresh ideas come to my mind then I implement them on the sets itself. So I never really end up bothering to write down a complete bound script." with new ideas.
So I never got down to writing a script. I get frightened sitting alone amidst a lot of white papers while writing a script! But direction is more enjoyable as one is surrounded by various people from varied background. Perhaps thats the reason I have still not been able to write that one bound script for Aamir till now."
Remembering 'Voice of India' contest winner Ishmeet Singh as a 'wonderful', 'down-to-earth' and 'sincere' person, members of the Indian music industry said they were shocked by the drowning of the 'dynamic singer' in the Maldives.
The 19-year-old, from a middle-class family in Ludhiana, Punjab, had gone to the Maldives for a promotional event with the music company with which he had a contract.
The singer left Mumbai Tuesday morning for the Maldives, where he was to perform Aug 1. However, he drowned Tuesday in a swimming pool at a beach resort.
Music composers Jatin Pandit and his brother Lalit Pandit, who co-judged Ishmeet on 'Voice of India' (VOI), told they were shocked by the news of Ishmeet's death.
Jatin said: 'I am shocked. He was an innocent boy. Ishmeet always had it in the back of his mind that he had to be the 'VOI' winner.
I had even been to his house in Ludhiana and had food with his family. I know everyone in his house. I can't believe he is no more. If he would have continued with the same zeal, he would have made his mark in the industry.'
Lalit revealed that he was working with Ishmeet on his album that is still in the composing stage and said the young singer's death 'is a very sad and terrible action of fate'.
'Ishmeet had recorded a song for one of his albums with me and it had turned out very well. I will see to it and ensure that the song is released and his voice reaches the people of India. His death has totally shocked me, ' he said.
Lalit blamed the organisers 'who send such young and talented singers abroad for shows'.
'I am sure there must have been a lapse in security, ' he added.
Ishmeet had Nov 26 last year won the 'Voice of India' singing contest, pipping his closest rival Harshit from Uttar Pradesh in a keen contest. He was given the winner's trophy by melody queen Lata Mangeshkar.
Supporters of the singer voted heavily for him from Punjab during the finals of the contest. Even though Harshit led the votes tally in most regions of the country, the final count went in Ishmeet's favour due to heavy voting from Punjab.
Harshit, who was close to Ishmeet, said: 'It is so sad. I was to perform with Ishmeet on the forthcoming event and was about to fly out on July 31 from India. I wish I was there with him so that such an accident could have been avoided.'
'He always did the right thing in life and I hope God pays him well for his good deeds. May his soul rest in peace, ' he added.
Monty Sharma of 'Saawariya' fame met Ishmeet just 15 days ago and the news of his death has come as a blow to the music director, who is currently judging the second season of 'VOI'.
'I met him for a show in Kolkata. I am shocked to know about him. He was such a down-to-earth and a simple person. I think he was very dynamic as a singer and the country has lost a good voice, ' he said.
TV anchor Mandira Bedi was shooting when she heard of the news and she was left 'aghast'.
'I don't know what to say. Shocked is the word. He was a really wonderful person and an equally good singer. I was confident that he would have a bright future ahead.
But this news is really sad, ' said Mandira, host of the recently concluded music reality show 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar' from which Ishmeet was eliminated before the final round.
Rumours are rife that one of the hottest couples in Bollywood, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, is heading for splitsville. The final blow to their relationship came in the form of the spat between Salman and Shah Rukh Khan on Katrina's birthday.
After splitting from his former girlfriend Aishwarya Rai, Salman had finally cashed in all his emotions on Katrina, but he seems to have lost her too as she is quite upset with him. Industry sources said Katrina is no mood to forgive him for his behaviour with Shah Rukh on her birthday which attracted much media attention.
The sources said that after the incident Salman and Katrina are not on talking terms.
'Katrina is blaming Salman for the entire episode, ' said a common friend.
Katrina opined that Salman should have restrained himself as he was playing the host. 'But certain things are not in anyone's control and it is destined to happen, ' Katrina told a leading TV channel in an interview.
A close friend of Salman said: 'He is good at heart. He took initiative for the party to please Katrina. But everything went wrong.'
Salman and Katrina's relationship was already going through a rough patch. Katrina's ambition is the reason for Salman's anguish. The British-born actress has long stopped taking his advice regarding her professional life, which irked the actor.
Salman, who is known for his hot temper, had objections to Katrina's choice of films, her co stars and even the outfits she wore for some films.
Rosa was heart broken after been dumped by our hunky Saif. She started keeping a very low profile (obviously who won’t), but then again we saw Rosa attending fashion shows, events, premieres, and partying late at nights.
We thought she was quite strong to handle everything by herself. Lesser we knew someone else (who was very close to her) was also there to lighten her problems as well as give her the shoulder.
Yes, Rosa seems to have found solace in someone’s arms. Now who this someone is a mystery. The only thing known about him is the fact that he is not from Bollywood.
Through our sources we came to know that the lucky guy is someone named Chetan Gara. So when we asked about him from Rosa asking if she is in a relationship with him, Rosa’s voice deepened (as if she’s been caught). She said she is in a meeting (please note: she had told us that she is at home in the beginning of her conversation) and added that she can’t talk before hanging up.
Hmmm…We really wonder why is Rosa playing this game of hide and seek with us. She should learn something from Saif who openly told the world about his relationship with Kareena.
For the time been we would like to inform Rosa that playing hide and seek with us won’t matter much because sooner or later that person’s identity will be revealed (as it happens in the end of every game).
Celina Jaitley is presently busy making wedding plans for her brother but she is livid at the rumours of linking her with her Money Hai To Honey Hai and Chai Garam co-star, Govinda.
The ex-Miss India denying the rumour states, "We both are good friends and that's all I can say.
We worked together in Money Hai To Honey Hai and he was involved in my surprise birthday party celebrations on this film's set that is why may be perhaps we have been linked. People have already said so much about us.
But now that I am doing Aditya Dutt's Chai Garam with him, people will say we are going to have kids soon. I simply do not understand these link-up rumours business! Earlier when I did steamy scenes with Aftab Shivdasani in Red, that time how come no one linked us.
I have not even held Govinda's hands in the film let alone being with him anywhere else apart from the film sets. I am paired opposite Aftab in Money Hai To Honey Hai."
Celina has busy year ahead to look forward to. She is eagerly looking forward to Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Returns, Mukta Arts three films. Manohj Tiwari's Hello Darling, Paritosh Painters Paying Guest and one more venture.
There is Aditya Dutt's Chai Garam, Tigmanshu Dhulia's next and Sunil Darshan's forthcoming project. Her list of films does not end here.
She has two English films Love Has No Language and Quest Of Shehzaad added to her long list of films too now.
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Escribí parte del presente post el sábado 19, pero como este cochino blog nunca ha sido ni de lejos una prioridad para mí (no solo eso, considero que tener un blog es más bien motivo de vergüenza y deshonor), lo dejé de lado con la intención de publicarlo durante el transcurso de la semana si es que las ganas y el tiempo alcanzaban.
La escultural Leysi Suárez vuelve a hacer de las suyas en una muy lograda sesión fotográfica realizada para una recién lanzada revista local de espectáculos. Con el oscuro propósito de generar polémica y captar así la atención de los medios y del público en general, el cuestionado empresario Brad Pizza (maquiavélico cerebro detrás de esta magistral jugada) decidió sentar a Leysi sobre un "pure sang" enfundándola en la blanquirroja nacional, registrando cada detalle de este hermoso paisaje para la posteridad. Hasta allí todo bien. No habría por qué preocuparse más del tema, pues pienso que cada quien tiene el entero derecho de (sobre)llevar la peruanidad como mejor le parezca. Pero conociendo la triste idiosincracia del ciudadano de a pie, es probable que las reacciones no se hagan esperar. Y es que en este país podrá faltar cualquier cosa, menos las típicas viejas de mierda que, a añoranza de pinga, gustan de joder la pita por quítame estas pajas, por lo que supongo no tardará alguna en alzar su voz de protesta ante semejante atrevimiento: unas fotos sucias e inmorales que mancillan la bandera de los peruanos, y sobre todo, el (tan venido a menos) honor nacional. Pienso que más grave que el hecho que Leysi Suárez haya puesto su rico culo en contacto con la bandera peruana (inmejorable excusa para ahora sí besar nuestro estandarte patrio), es que haya declarado tan suelta de huesos la siguiente infamia: "Creo que a mis 21 años (wtf...?) he hecho muchas cosas en la vida y me siento casi realizada. Muy pronto, a los 25, me veo con hijos y con familia". Qué pendeja mi Leysi para hablar así. Si la culona tiene 21, entonces Florcita es virgen y a Jimmy Santi le gustan las mujeres.
Actualización - Reacciones Como no podía ser de otra manera, una sarta de viejas de mierda, secundadas por un pelele que nadie conoce, salen de su modorra parlamentaria para ladrar pichulada y media ante la prensa, y pedir, inexplicablemente, la cabeza de media farándula limeña (Nilver Huarac, Brad Pizza y el caballo incluidos), en lugar de justificar su presencia en el Congreso con temas de real importancia para el país. Para perder el tiempo en huevadas sí que son buenos estos putas.
Las fotos de una apetecible Leysi Suárez (cuyo verdadero nombre es Lacey Zamudio Juárez) desnuda montada en un caballo sobre la bandera peruana fueron criticadas por las parlamentarias Mercedes Cabanillas, Cenaida Uribe y María Luisa Cuculiza, además de la ex parlamentaria y hoy Ministra de la Producción Rafael Rey Rey, y del Ministro de Defensa Antero Flores Araoz, quienes aseguraron que incluso Leysi podría tener pena privativa de la libertad por posar con un símbolo patrio. El Congreso de la República remitirá hoy un oficio al Ministerio Público para que se investigue y determine la responsabilidad penal de la bailarina de Agua Bella y los miembros del staff de la revista, quienes contribuyeron a que pose desnuda con la bandera. La noticia la confirmó el presidente de la Comisión de Educación del Congreso, Pedro Santos, al indicar que su grupo de trabajo espera que se sancione penalmente a todas las personas que han intervenido en la realización de las imágenes. De ser condenada, Leysi podría recibir una pena de hasta dos meses y medio de prisión condicional o la realización de servicios comunitarios. "Todo ultraje a la bandera debe ser sancionado", acotó el legislador Santos. Pero la bailarina aseguró no tener miedo y menos sentir culpa de haber posado encima del estandarte nacional. "No tengo problemas con las fotos, tampoco miedo, porque se trata de unas tomas que se hicieron con el debido cuidado y sin intenciones de ofender a nadie", declaró la bella bailarina y actriz.
Con la autoridad moral que me confiere el tener EL blog de farándula peruana más cochino de este país, les digo a ustedes, lectores pajeros, NO VOTEN MAS POR ESTOS CHUCHASUMADRES (en lugar de esos huevones voten por Papá Chuiman, Melcochita, Tongo, Susy Diaz, Percy Arévalo y Paco Ferrer):
Pero pese a las críticas de las "Madres de la Patria" y al oficio remitido por el Congreso, Leysi no debería recibir sanción alguna por usar la bandera para posar desnuda, según afirmaron abogados consultados. Para el letrado Luis Tudela, ella no ha cometido ningún delito por haberse tomado las fotos desnuda con el pabellón nacional. "Las imágenes en sí no demuestran nada, no hay delito, pues no se ve que exista una voluntad de injuriar a la bandera", expresó. "Si se demostrase que hubo intención de ofensa tampoco tendría pena de cárcel efectiva, pues la condena es de apenas cuatro años en estos casos", afirmó el abogado. Por su parte, el abogado del diablo César Nakasaki, resaltó que las fotografías de Leysi Suárez no constituyen delito pues "no pasa de ser una utilización artística de la bandera y forma parte de la libertad de expresión. Usar la bandera dentro de la cultura chicha no lo vería como un delito". Para su colega Mario Camacho Perla, más que una pena legal contra Leysi, todo pasa por el lado de la moral. "Se trata de un símbolo patrio que merece respeto, pero no hay ninguna sanción legal que pueda recaer sobre ella, todo pasa por el tema moral", enfatizó el tristemente célebre abogado de la farándula.
Dólares por calateos "Leysi Suárez recibió un fajo de 500 dólares por las fotos", fue lo que aseguró un informante que prefirió mantenerse en el anonimato (en realidad, se trató de Brad Pizza). Estas no serán las primeras fotos desnudas que hará la actriz, pues tiene una oferta para volver a posar en traje de Eva para una publicación argentina, por una fuerte cantidad de dólares.
Video: Leysi Suárez en Sesión Fotográfica
Bonus Track A direrencia de la noticia anterior, esto sí que es una verdadera ofensa nacional. Francamente indignante el maltrato hacia la audiencia pajeril peruana por parte de este programa de cuarta categoría. Cada vez que Leysi se daba una vueltecita para enseñar el culazo, el cabrón del director de cámaras enfocaba hacia otra parte. Pregunto yo, ¿por qué nos prohiben el sano esparcimiento, malditas basuras? Ay carajo, ya no se respeta a nadie en este país.
No one could anticipate that a star-studded birthday party of Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif would turn into a battle of the two Indian super stars - Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan - dividing the industry into two camps.
The two superstars were caught in a war of words on the July 16 party that Salman threw for current girlfriend Katrina, which later turned ugly.
Salman was reportedly instigating Shah Rukh from the beginning of the party by speaking about their reality shows - "Dus Ka Dum" and "Kya aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?" respectively. Salman claimed that his show "Dus Ka Dum" had garnered more TRPs than Shah Rukh's, said sources.
Salman scoffed at Shah Rukh by saying that in spite of being a super star he could not make his show a hit.
Shah Rukh initially did not pay any heed to Salman's comments. The final blow came when Shah Rukh made a comment on Salman's ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai, inviting a furious retaliation from Salman.
The incident occurred late in the night, when many of the guests had left.
Though Aamir Khan tried his best to resolve the dispute that arose between Salman and Shah Rukh on Katrina's birthday party, the two are not in a mood for compromise as both have got the support from their well wishers in the industry.
Salman, who is known for his loyalty towards friends, got supportive calls from old time friends like Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Khanna, said sources.
Fardeen Khan and Zayed Khan also showed their concern for the actor by calling him.
Ranbir Kapoor, who worked with Salman in "Saawariya", was the only newcomer to jump into the camp fight by calling him to express his sympathy, sources added.
If Salman had his supporters, so did King Khan. Veterans like Yash Chopra and Javed Akhtar called Shah Rukh to enquire about the incident. Besides, Karan Johar, Sajid Khan and Farhan Akhtar once again proved their loyalty towards the actor by offering their support.
Kunal Kohli also called the actor to know about his well being.
"While Salman has the support of actors, Shah Rukh has the support of the directors. It's an advantage for Shah Rukh, " remarked an industry watcher.
The star-studded birthday party of Katrina Kaif was attended by Bollywood bigwigs like Aamir, Kareena, Saif Ali Khan, Karan Johar, Rajkumar Santoshi, Kunal Kohli, Salim Khan, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Nikhil Advani, Prakash Jha, David Dhawan, Anees Bazmee, and Manmohan Shetty, among others.
Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Juhi Chawla, Om Puri, Boman Irani, Vishal Malhotra, Himani Shivpuri, Haider Ali, Shehnaz Anand, Karnvir Bohra, Amit Varma, Dimple Sharma Story: Rahila Mirza Screenplay: Sanjay Chhel, Vibha Singh, Sai Kabir Music: Pritam Chakraborty Director: Aziz Mirza Ratings - *1/2
Maybe there is on one in this world who doesn’t believe in kismet but for that single reason you can’t blame or over emphasize the issue of kismet. But the story of the film depicts little more.
Just like any other Bollywod flick, in this film also, Raj (Shahi Kapoor) and Priya (Vidya Balan) meet each other. But despite feeling love for each other the only thing they develop for each other is pure hatred.
But see the kismet connection hidden in such a chemistry which turns bad luck of Raj, who has been fighting for getting a better work for last five years in the field of Architecture, into a good one. Raj comes to his fortune teller Hassena Banu Jaan (Juhi Chawla) and describes everything to her.
Banu tells him that Priya is his lucky charm and for a better future he should always take her with him to wherever he goes for his job.
Raj agrees on it and takes Priya to a meeting with Batra & Gill, a company that wants to construct a shopping mall. But soon Raj comes to know that the proposed mall is going to be made by demolishing Priya’s community centre.
Priya helps Raj without having any idea about what’s going on. But as soon as Raj gets the project, the reality comes into open for Priya.
For the sake of love Raj proposes Gill (Om Puri) for building the combination of shopping mall and community center but Gill denies it.
At the end of the story Priya’s kismet helps Raj once again and Mr. Batra (Boman Irani), friend to Priya and partner of Batra & Gill, accepts Raj’s proposal of making the shopping mall beside the community centre.
Shahid must remember that audience’s expectation regarding his characters in films has touched the sky after the success of Jab We Met and he must accept films keeping that in mind only.
At the same time he must avoid playing the stereotype characters. On the other hand Vidya has tried her best to live the life of her character but unfortunately the character, especially her outfits, hasn’t suit her level best.
I guess she must not attempt this kind of characters. Juhi Chawla is excellent in the character of Hassena Bano but the lose bangle in her hand made audience think about possibilities that forced her wearing it.
Few scenes with Vidya made us realize like Juhi’s jewelries are put on Vidya. Om Puri and Boman Irani are good as usual. Himani Shivpuri proved with two scenes that character maybe small but it has to be strong. There is nothing to talk about other characters of the film.
Despite its length of 2 and half an hour, the film seemed longer and unusually slow. Aziz Mirza has chosen beautiful locations but he better has understood that beautiful locations cannot make beautiful films. Music and lyrics are not to the marks.
Expectations of watching a good film may drag a lot of audiences to the theatre but they better know in advance that the film has nothing extraordinary to offer the audience. People will surely fail to connect to the film, if not to the stars.
Priyanka was shooting in Miami for Karan Johar's romantic comedy Dostana.And she had a ball.
"I've worked with Abhishek and John before. But never like this. Their bonding is infectious. Dostana was one big party. It's a beachside sporty film. And I'm very much a water babe. The director Tarun Mansukhani's is new but his wit sparkles.He's written a really urbane tongue-in-cheek comedy."
So has she changed her mind about wearing a bikini? "The producer Karan Johar didn't ask me to wear a bikini. And I wouldn't be comfortable in one. But this is a beach movie. So it's only natural that I get into beach-wear. And I don't mind at all. Because everyone else will be wearing even tinier clothes."
Priyanka Chopra can't stop raving about the new love in her life.
"No, his name isn't Harman. It's someone called Boo, a pet robot teedy-bear who accompanies me everywhere in Love Story 2050. He's all pink and the cutest creature on earth. I want to take him home."
Explains the actress, "I was aware of Boo from the time he was conceived. It was Harman Baweja's sister Rowena who thought of Boo. I don't think it'd have happened without her. I've watched Boo acquire a life right in front of me. So it's quite an exciting process."
So attached has Priyanka become to Boo that she wanted to carry him home after the shooting. And the Bawejas who've watched Priyanka stand by their project from the time Kareena Kapoor opted out, would be only too happy to let Priyanka have Boo.
Says Priyanka, "This was one film that's filled with gadgets and electronic toys. But Boo is special. Because he's mine. Love Story 2050 is my second hi-tech film after Krissh. And I'm doing one more Drona.
But Love Story was special because I did my career's first double role with two different looks for the two halves set in two different periods. Boo was part of my futuristic look. I feel this film carried sci-fi in India to another level."
Interestingly Love Story 2050 will be followed by another FX-motivated adventure saga Shankar's Robot. Priyanka had been signed for it when it was a different set-up with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead.
"When FX turned a corner with Krissh I was part of it. Now when it somersaults with Love Story 2050 and Drona I'm part of both.Am I proud to be in these projects, or not?"
Wow! That was my only reaction when I caught a glimpse of all transformed and re-invented Amrita Rao on the covers of the fashion magazine ‘Verve’ this month. The petite-girl-next door has finally changed her ways for better and looks nothing less than a glam diva with sensuality pouring from her eyes on the pages of the magazine. Her painfully delicate frame just makes her perfect.
The girl has had much happening this year with Bollywood films, Pakistani video and a superhit movie in south as well. No, wonder there is a glow on Amrita’s face!
The bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan have now came in the Forbes list of 10 celebrities from all over the world who have helped the mobile companies in increasing the sales of mobile phones to a great extent. US publication Forbes which makes the list of richest persons in the world.
On the one hand Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan is the brand ambassador of Nokia and helped in increasing the sales of Nokia, on the other hand Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan appears in the advertisement of Samsung and Motorola Phones respectively.
The other personalities, who came in this list are football star David Beckham who is trying to increase the sale of Motorola RAZR2 mobile phone, Tennis player Maria Sharpova promote Sony Ericsson phone, car racing driver Danica Patrick and world famous Musician Usher, Andy Lau, Rain and Fergie.
Ishq Vishq girl Shenaz Treasurywala was missing from Bollywood glamour from quite some time but now she can be seen on a TV Show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4’ as a host. This TV show is not only the place to see her but she has recently posed for Monsoon special issue of Savvy Magazine with tag line “Shenaz Treasurywala turns up the heat”.
Check Out the pics of Shenaz Treasurywala for Savvy Magazine’s July Issue.
Well probably Hritesh Deshmukh would have a lot of fun posing for this song in Hey Baby. Here are the awesome clothes dropping captures of Riya Sen from the song Hey baby.
La sexy actriz Sienna Miller encarnará a la voluptuosa Baronesa en la versión cinematográfica de G.I. Joe, infame cowboyada que amenaza con estrenarse a nivel mundial en agosto del 2009 y que la verdad esperamos nunca asome la cabeza por acá. Sucede que tengo 2 razones de peso para mostrar mi entero rechazo hacia este nuevo mamotreto gringo. La primera: no hace falta ser adivino para augurar que la película en cuestión será una reverenda basura por sus cuatro costados (basta ver semejante reparto actoral), una fiel seguidora del crudo estilo Emmerich / De Souza que intentará hacerle la pelea a ese mamarracho llamado "Street Fighter" (inolvidable bazofia protagonizada por Jean Claude Van Damme); y la segunda razón: G.I. Joe me trae ingratos recuerdos, así de sencillo. Recuerdo haber malgastado un par de meses de mis dulces e irrepetibles años mozos coleccionando algunos de los muñecos articulables (porquería de muñecos, si les jalabas un poquito las piernas se les rompía la liga y se quedaban cojos), el mismo tiempo que me tomó casi-llenar el álbum de figuritas de Navarrete (hasta el día de hoy sigo esperando por la N°141), además de ver los dibujos animados que canal 2 transmitía los sábados por la mañana (con pésimo doblaje, el huevón que doblaba a Duke tenía voz de travesti) y hasta incluso cometer el pecado de enviciarme feo con el juego de pinball: un shooter alucinante de 4 jugadores simultáneos (Duke/Snake-Eyes/Scarlett/RoadBlock) que solía jugar pasado de vueltas junto a una sarta de náufragos pezuñentos en el mítico Bam-Bam de Miraflores por el módico precio de 30 céntimos de Nuevo Sol la ficha (Yo Joe!).
No quisiera salirme del tema. Stephen Sommers, director de G.I. Joe, criticó severamente a la actriz Sienna Miller por tener los senos pequeños y caidos, y que estos no se encontraran a la altura de las circunstancias. Como algunos recordarán, Baronesa es una poderosa villana muy entrada en buenas carnes, lo que aquí se conoce como cuerpo de vedette, por lo que a la Miller se le dificultó un poco el tener que rellenar el traje de látex para emular las ricas formas de su personaje. Al no obtener el resultado deseado, Sommers la obligó a usar unos pechos desmontables de caucho con el objetivo de cubrir la demanda y así alcanzar una delantera moderadamente generosa (eso de acuerdo al desviado gusto norteamericano, ya que por esta parte del continente preferimos el style culo-de-placera en detrimento del style ubres-de-vaca-lechera). A Sienna, sin embargo, parece no haberle importado la cruel exigencia de Sommers, pues lejos de amilanarse, y a sabiendas de los buitres que suelen pulular en los alrededores de su dulce morada -paparazzis de fina carroña-, decidió posar completamente desnuda, calatita, sin ropa y sin calzón, parándose como Dios la trajo al mundo frente a la ventana de su habitación, mientras su novio de turno, el actor Balthazar Getty, le metía una punteadita por troya. He aquí las fotos...
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The seventies blockbuster movie Amar Akbar Anthony’s remake will be made by the famous comedy director David Dhawan. The news says that the role of Amar, Akbar, and Anthony will be played by the Khan Brothers Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail.
The original movie Amar, Akbar, Anthony was made by late Manmohaan Desai. It is very difficult to make the remake of this blockbuster movie but if David Dhawan made it possible then it will be really a big achievement for him. This film is counted as one of the favorite film of everyone so David is quite nervous to direct that wonderful film and it is really a great challenge for him. According to David, Salman will play the role of Anthony, Arbaaz that of Amar and Sohail will play Akbar in the movie. Salman’s girlfriend Katrina Kaif will play the role which was done by Parveen Babi in the original film. Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna had done such a wonderful work in the original film that it is very much difficult to copy it. One more negative point in the remake is that Sohail and Arbaaz are not so popular in the acting field. So now we have to see how David Dhawan will remake this great movie? So before accepting this challenge to remake this film, David needs to remember the remake of Ram Gopal Verma’s Aag!
Magazines are trying up to push the popularity by bringing hot Bollywood actresses on their cover and Actresses has found it interesting as an image change source. Maxim one of most reputed men’s magazine has Amrita Arora on its cover for July edition. Amrita Arora is looking hot in shorts with guns in her hand. She had given sexy poses for Cosmopolitan before. Her desi Lara Croft avatar for Maxim is really killing and hot to make everyone drool over these pics.
Check Out the hot pics of Amrita Arora for july edition of Maxim.
As its becomes the trend for the actress in the Bollywood to have the zero size figure like Kareena Kapoor who had already got fame for her zero size figure. But our hot and sexy Woodstock Villa actress Neha Uberoi thinks something different about the zero size figure.
According to her, looking beautiful, hot and sexy is good but to get the zero size figure some actress went to hunger strike which is not good. But I am not so possessive toward my figure. I do work and eat what I like. Beside this I don’t believe in hunger strike for looking sexy. I believe beauty lies in eyes and one need to feel fit and fine to maintain her figure nothing else.
Listening to Neha’s opinion about the zero size figures we hope that many other actresses’ needs to follow Neha advice.
Bollywood hot actor John Abraham has given his voice for the main character Alibaba for the animated film ‘ Alibaba and 40 Thieves’ which is made by Soumitra Ranade.
Soumitra had already made the very famous film ‘Jajantram Mamantaram’ for children few years back and it got good response from the audience. Ranade needed dubbing in the film for the main character Alibaba and for this he is looking for the actor with soft voice. Then John’s name came to his mind. Ranade approached John to dub for his animated film and John gave his acceptance for dubbing at that time and he said that he would be ready to dub whenever he asked him.
Now John has delayed his other projects for few days to dub central character of Alibaba and 40 Thieves so that he can totally concentrate on dubbing for Alibaba.
Before doing the final dubbing, John discussed the whole character deeply with the director of the animated film. This shows his interest for this dubbing.
Ranade said when he started searching name for dubbing for Alibaba character then except John, there was no other name came in my mind.
Now days, John has been busy in the shooting of Dostana for Karan Johar’s production. John’s forthcoming film will be Aashayein in which he plays the role of a gambler
On Monday night, Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy and Farhan Akhtar rocked the stage with their wonderful live performance. This live performance was held at infinity Mall in Andheri. The event of music launch of film Rock On was organized to entertain the public along with media. This is directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. With Rock on Farhan Akhtar and Prachi Desai rock the stage for the first time as an actor. The other stars of the film include Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Shahana Goswami and Luke Kenny.
Abhishek, who is the director of the film, said about the music of the film that our three music director of the film Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy understand the script wonderfully and gave music which comes directly from the heart. It is also very exciting to work with Javed Akhtar. He has his own style of giving lyrics. He is very much excited for film Rock On.
Shankar, Eshaan, Loy, Javed and Farhan together gave wonderful soundtracks in the film. This film contains nine songs in which five songs have been sung by Farhan himself.
Ritesh Sidhwani, the producer of the film comments on the music of the film, and said, “It is really enjoyful journey of creating music for the film. I had already worked with Shankar ,Eshaan, Loy and Javed earlier also and there is no need to worry for the music while working with them.” He further said that Rock On! is a youth oriented movie so there is a need of different sound . To give full justification to the film, all the characters was trained by band members. Purab Kohli trained with Lindsay D’Mello on drums, Arjun Rampal trained with Chandresh from the band ‘Dream out Loud’, Luke Kenny worked with Loy and Farhan trained with Shankar for vocals and Ehsaan rhythm for guitar.
By now the verdict at least in the reviews, is clear. Harry Baweja's ode to the future and to his unmistakably-gifted denbutant son has been savaged by critics.
"I can't understand the viciousness with which my film has been received," harassed Harry says two days after the release.
"I don't know why the negative backlash. Of course people are entitled to an opinion. Whether they find the film cool or not is up to audience. But I've succeeded in at least one-half of my motive for making Love Story 2050.
I didn't only want to make film that audiences will like, I also made it to launch my son. And everyone loves Harman. So at least I've succeeded there."
Harry feels there are factors working against the film. "I've never seen anything like this happen before in all my years as a producer-director. I've made unsuccessful films. But never one that has been so severely savaged.
If my film is so bad why did it get such a spectacular opening? Over the weekend we got Houseful in most places.
There's a wrong perception being created about my film. Why pick on me like this? I shattered right now. I can't think straight."
As far as the films inordinate length goes, Harry and his son Harman have taken a decision to reduce the film's length.
"Yes I agree with that. We've already taken care of that. We realized people were getting restless in the second-half. So we've cut about ten minutes of the film in Mumbai from Friday evening.
By Saturday morning we had made the cuts all over the country. The film has been released in 720 theatres. You can't handpick 20 theatres to prove your point. But I haven't lost the battle yet."
Saif's relationship with Kareena just went to another level.
Last week while she was visiting Saif and the unit of his first production in London Kareena bonded big-time with Saif's parents who were also there.
Says a member of Saif's sprawling production unit, "Kareena looked after Saif's parents as she would her own parents. And it wasn't put-on or done to impress them, or Saif. When she feels affectionate towards people she gives unconditionally."
And Kareena is unarguably the first of Saif's lady-loves whom his parents have taken to so wholeheartedly and unconditionally.
Says a source from London, "Kareena has always been an extremely affectionate and warm girl. It wasn't the least hard for her to bond with Saif's parents who immediately took to her in a way they've never done with any of his earlier companions."
Says Saif from London, "It's true. My parents met Kareena here in London and they really got along well. My parents completely adore her, and not because they respect the space she occupies! Oh no! If they disapproved of her they'd certainly make their displeasure clear."
What Saif leaves unsaid is that his parents, one of them totally non-filmy, have disapproved of his earlier relationships.
"But they adore Kareena, " he says a tad wistfully from London since his ladylove left London for Los Angeles some hours earlier. "My dad think she's lovely. That makes two of us."
With Saif's parents thoroughly approving of their future daughter-in-law, one of the major hurdles in the way of the marriage has been solved.
Now all Saif has to do is win over Kareena's parents. A process that he has already started.
