Sonam-Dhanush unite again! August 20, 2013 19:44
Fresh off the success of 'Raanjhanaa', Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush are back to recreate the magic again, albeit this time for a beauty soap commercial. Surprised! Well, cashing in on the unusual but unmistakable chemistry of Sonam and Dhanush is beauty soap brand Lux that has previously teamed up with B-town biggies like Madhubala, Hema Malini, Kareena Kapoor Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan among others. Confirming the news, Sonam tweeted, "Shooting for lux with @dhanushkraja! Super duper fun!" AW: Suchorita Dutta
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Salman-Katrina to shake it up again? August 20, 2013 19:41
Exes Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif may not be an 'item' in real life, but that doesn't make them any less desirable on the reels. Buzz is that the duo has been roped in to shake a leg for an item track in Atul Agnihotri's upcoming next. Previously, Kat had teamed up with Sallu for a special song “Aaya Re Aaya” in “Bodyguard” on request of Salman's sister Alvira and husband Atul. This time too, Atul has managed to rope in the duo for yet another encore. The audio track of the item song is currently under production. Although the entire crew of the movie are hush-hush about the Kat's cameo in the film, insiders reveal that Kat has accepted the offer. Atul, on the other hand, says that the song is still being worked upon and no leading lady has been approached for it yet. "Guest appearances in movies usually translate into songs. But, honestly, we are still working on the track. Until that is done, I do not have anything else to say," he concludes. Apparently the movie in question is a rom-com starring Pulkit Samrat and Sarah-Jane Dias. Nearly 80% of the movie has already been shot. AW: Suchorita Dutta
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Bappida becomes director? August 20, 2013 16:01
Disco king Bappi Lahiri has made his directorial debut accompanied by a English documentary on world peace. Interestingly, the documentary is titled 'World Peace, Love And Harmony'. Disco king expressed that as much as he love singing and have tried acting too, direction is something that he always wanted to endeavor which he have. In fact, it is overwhelming that his first ever venture has won a nomination for a prestigious award. Due to that reason it has motivated him to do much more. The film has voice-over by actor Kabir Bedi. Interestingly, Disco king has also sung as well as composed music for the film. Having it prominently that it has been selected for the Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival that commences on August 24. Congratulations Bappida! (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Parineeti has an addiction August 20, 2013 15:23
Parineeti Chopra known to be having an addiction. Yes, at the same time the actress just was not to sacrifice it even while shooting for her film Shudh Desi Romance. Parineeti is addicted to chai! Interestingly, Parineeti’s domination of one's thoughts was up-to that degree that filmmaker Maneesh Sharma had to make this habit of the young actor’s a part of her onscreen character. As well as in precedence of anyone jump up with anything more, its prominently know that Parineeti is addicted to chai! Yessss, the actor is such a tea fan that she would sip the stuff in between scenes, irrespective of even seeing what time of day it was. This inspired her director so much that he made it a part of her character in the film, a gal called Gayatri, which genuinely must have made Parineeti happy. At the same time judging by the promos as well songs that they have seen, they are true to its actuality that the bubbly character that Pari seems to be portraying in the film had to be inspired by the young lady herself! While Parineeti was delighted accompanying this use of her real-life passion for her reel-life character, they wonder if all that chai is the actor’s secret to newly found especially gracefully slender in figure as well as fitness in totality! Watch out the exciting promo! Hope you all enjoyed the promo, by the way, what's your addiction??? Let us know! (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Salman in Lai Bhaari August 19, 2013 17:55
Absolutely exciting fact has come into prominence that Salman Khan will make a special appearance in Riteish Deshmukh’s second Marathi production venture Lai Bhaari. Lai Bhaari is being directed by Nishikant Kamat and is being co-produced under Deshmukh’s Mumbai Film Company and Cinemantra Entertainment. Deshmukh said in a statement that it was extremely compassionate of Salman to himself offer to be part of their film Lai Bhaari. Deshmukh expressed that it was splendid to do a Marathi scene with him. Furthermore to go, according to a source, Deshmukh and Khan have known each other for many years. Interestingly, both were shooting in Hyderabad at Ramoji Film City for their respective projects, Khan for Mental and Deshmukh for Lai Bhaari. After the shoot, they would sit together as well as chat. The source added that Khan was very intrigued by Deshmukh’s approach to his production venture and enjoyed hearing about the film and the story. He then came forward and suggested being part of Deshmukh’s production venture. Deshmukh was overjoyed with the idea and spoke to Kamat and created a special sequence for Khan which will be one of the highlights of Lai Bhaari. Subsequently a successful stint as an actor, Deshmukh turned producer with Marathi film Balak Palak making it a great one at the box office. (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Watch-out for Dhoom 3 motion poster August 14, 2013 18:17
Motion posters seems to be new prevailing tendency in Indian film industry. At the same time it's commencement from small films to star hero films are affecting as a consequence this new trend of posters. Dhoom 3 motion poster and logo revealed Watch-out the motion poster of Dhoom 3 movie starring Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan , Uday Chopra playing main characters in the movie. To move ahead, third series of Dhoom is written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. He has written other Dhoom series films as well. Dhoom 3 is anticipated to showcase on silver screens this December. Aamir khan Dhoom 3 motion poster Excitement at it's best! (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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No Emraan, Kareena will kiss only her husband August 14, 2013 14:48
Kareena Kapoor has disappointed both Emraan Hashmi and 'Batammez Dil' producers by refusing to kiss Hashmi on screen. For someone whose films scored hits every time he kissed his co-stars, Emraan will not have that USP now. The serial kisser is known to have shared intimate scenes with almost all of this co-stars, who have interestingly not repeated again. It is always a new girl for the actor. However, he missed his chance with Kareena Kapoor. Kareena said no to the intimate scenes in Batameez Dil, being produced jointly by Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor. (AW: Sruthi)
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A R Rahman to produce a Hindi film August 13, 2013 17:39
aSeems Academy Award winning composer A R Rahman is bored of composing music! The double Oscar winning musician will soon be seen trying his hands in other genres of cinema. Buzz is that the singer-lyricist-music director will produce a Bollywood movie under his banner YM Movies. Not just that, the multi-talented Rahman will also provide the story for the film. Rahman will co-produce this yet-to-be-titled movie with Eros International. "For the first time, A R Rahman has conceived the movie and written the basic story... It is a young sensual movie based on love, art and self-discovery," a release said. "It is a 16 year relationship with Eros and this time it is extending the role a bit more.It is about exploring the other side of creative partnership," Rahman said. On his production venture, Rahman said YM Movies was born out of sheer aspiration to create movies which could bring a "lot of joy, fulfilling the artistic and cinematic demands." "..It is with great pleasure that we announce this very special venture with him. With this film, we wish to present music and cinema at its best and entertain fans and audiences with an unforgettable experience," Eros International Media Managing Director, Sunil Lulla said. AW: Suchorita Dutta
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SRK looted! August 13, 2013 17:31
King Khan is on Cloud 9 these days and he has every reason to fly high! With his "Chennai Express" crossing the 100 crore threshold in just three days of its opening, what more could the actor ask for? To share the great success, SRK recently took to the streets of Mumbai. It was during one of his promotional visits to one of the city cineplexes when he was robbed off his muffler, lovingly gifted to him by Rohit Shetty. An emotional Shah Rukh wrote on his Facebook page: "In all this madness somebody pulled off my muffler that Rohit had given to me during the shoot. Wear it with love snatcher. #ChennaiExpress" Ever since the film went to the floors, Shah Rukh Khan and Rohit has been inseperable. Rohit was not only seen at Shah Rukh Khan Eid party on August 10 but was also a part of Eid celebrations at Mannat on August 9. AW: Suchorita Dutta
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Chennai Express enters Rs 100 crore club August 12, 2013 18:52
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika's unusual romance in Chennai Express has hit the mark. The film has entered the Rs 100 crore club within just 3 days of its release, thereby breaking records and making history. Chennai Express took away Rs 6.75 crore with just the paid previews, Rs 33.12 crore on the opening day, which is the highest for an opening day, and promptly crossed Rs 100 crores after the weekend. This sets very high standards for future films looking to break a record. It is said that Chennai Express may also break the record of 3 Idiots as the highest all-time grossers at the rate it is going. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, The film is a laugh riot with Shah Rukh battling native Tamilians to win over his Meenamma. (AW: Sruthi)
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Case filed against SRK! August 09, 2013 19:32
The news was brought into prominence that a complaint has been filed in a local court questioning action against Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan along with his wife Gauri and others under the Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act in connection with a child born through surrogacy to the couple. Furthermore, the complaint, filed by lawyer Varsha Deshpande yesterday, declared that the child's gender had been determined in precedence of birth which has genuinely resulted being violating the sections of the Act. To move ahead, the 47-year-old actor's third child was born to a surrogate mother of late occurrence at a private hospital, the complaint explained and demanded as a right that gender testing was banned under the Act. The lawyer said she had earlier filed a complaint with health department of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following media reports regarding a child being born to the couple through surrogacy in the middle of accusation that gender test had been conducted. Within a short period after this, civic officials visited the actor's house on June 17 to assure the facts. Nevertheless, the team was sent away at the same time the actor had rubbished affirmation that the stipulation of the Act had been violated. The complainant declared that the civic officials had experienced failure to take action against the couple and therefore she moved the magistrate's court accompanying a fresh complaint. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Uday Padwad has fixed the matter for hearing on September 12. In the intervening time, the court has issued notices to the couple, civic health officials and other defendant. Now, only time will say what's the hidden secret, behind the scene. (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Did you get your ticket? August 08, 2013 17:01
Chennai Express is an upcoming 2013 Indian action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan under her production banner Red Chillies Entertainment. The film features Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. In actuality this is the second collaboration between Khan and Padukone subsequent to the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om and the first between Khan and Rohit Shetty. Now, coming to Chennai Express, it's is about a man's journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram as well as what happens along the way after he falls in love with the daughter of a local don. Principal photography commenced on 27 September 2012 while the filming commenced in October 2012 and was wrapped-up by May 2013. Enjoy the Chennai Express official trailer here: The film has been scheduled to release one day ahead of time in the United Kingdom and the United States on 8 August 2013 and worldwide on 9 August 2013. (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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