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Vivek’s homework for fourth coming film... January 11, 2013 17:26
Of course, Actor Vivek Oberoi might have made certain mistakes choosing certain projects that fetched him nothing, at a very crucial stage of his career as an Actor... but, the star also has films like 'Company; to his credit... Vivek is now working to prove himself as an versatile Actor. For his next film, jayantabhai ki luv story vivek has decided to dress like the character jayantbhai does and roam in public watching the fourth coming film, matru ki bijlee ka mandola. Why? Because the actor strongly feels jayantabhai is strongly inspired by matru. Vivek wants to seek public opinion on his look as jayantabhai and so have decided to do homework to his character in the above way... will public accept jayantabhai???
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Madhur focuses on Vidya Balan... January 11, 2013 17:22
Right from her debut flick, 'Parineeta' to the latest 'Dirty Picture' and 'Kahaani', Vidya Balan has always proved to be the right choice for those film makers who pen the characterization of the lead lady in their films to be most powerful... The Actress who recently got married to her love, UTV's one of the Heads Siddarth Roy Kapoor, has been bonding with director Madhur Bhandarkar and according to the sources, Madhur had decided to pen a woman oriented film ka script, keeping Vidya in mind. Some sources have to say even Vidya is in loop about all the developments that are going on in regard to the script and Madhur will officially approach the actress with the final version script... So, yet another powerful woman oriented film by Madhur starring Vidya...
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Remembering the "Rare and exquisite" January 11, 2013 15:46
"Pather Panchali" is a novel written by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and which was translated into English and was published in 1976, as part of the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works. Later on it was adapted into a film of the same name by the legendary Film maker "Satyajit Ray." Pather Panchali was named in English as "Song of the Little Road." Pather Panchali deals with the life of the Roy family, both in their ancestral village in rural Bengal and later when they move to Varanasi in search of a better life, as well as the anguish and loss they face during their travels which was wonderfully depicted by Ray. The first published novel was originally published in 1929, after being written by the author which was followed in 1932 by a sequel Aparajito and then Apur Sansar. Later on in the year 1955, India, 115 min, B/W film in Bengali was released with subtitles. "Pather Panchali" was Ray's debut film, and the first film of his 'The Apu trilogy' for which he was honoured by "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" with an honorary "Oscar" in 1992 for Lifetime Achievement. The remaining two films of the trilogy, Aparajito and Apur Sansar, follow Apu as the son, the man and finally the father. "Pather Panchali" has a universal humanist appeal. Though the film deals with the grim struggle for survival by a poor family, it has no trace melodrama. What is projected in stead is the respect for human dignity. The most loveable character is that of Indir Thakrun, an old, cynical, loving and storytelling aunt of Apu and Durga. It was played by an 80-year-old "Chunibala", a retired theatre performer who relished coming back into the limelight after 30 years of obscurity. The sequences of Apu and elder sister "Durga", exploring their little world and sharing secrets are most remarkable aspect of the film. These include the scenes of-discovery of train by Durga and Apu in field of white Kash flowers, the candy seller sequence, and Indir Thakrun's death. In the inspired 'candy-seller' sequence, as Durga and Apu secretly relish tamarind paste, their mother is complaining about hardships to their father. Durga hears a faint bell. She knows it is the candy-seller. Both go out and look longingly at the the pots with sweets in them. Durga sends Apu to ask for money from their father. Mother intervenes, and Apu returns empty handed. But the site of the pot-bellied candy-seller caring two bobbing pots of sweets is too tempting to resist. Both start following him. A stray dog joins the procession as it is reflected in a shimmering pond. The film develops its characters and the atmosphere slowly and resolutely. The narrative builds up to a powerful climax as we begin to empathize with the characters. Some critics found the film to be too slow. Satyajit Ray wrote about the slow pace - "The cinematic material dictated a style to me, a very slow rhythm determined by nature, the landscape, the country. The script had to retain some of the rambling quality of the novel because that in itself contained a clue to the authenticity: life in a poor Bengali village does ramble." Towards the end of the film, after death of Durga, we see Apu brushing his teeth, combing his hair... going about performing tasks, which would have involved his sister or mother. Sarbajaya (mother) has a lost look... Harihar returns, unaware of Durga's death. In a jovial mood he calls out his children. Without any reaction, Sarbajaya fetches water and a towel for him. Harihar begins to show the gifts he has brought for them. When he shows a sari that he has bought for Durga, Sarbajaya breaks down. We hear the high notes of a musical instrument "Tarshahnai" symbolising her uncontrollable weeping. Realising Durga's loss, Harihar collapses on his wife. We see speechless Apu, for the first time taking the centre stage in the story. Till now the story was seen through the point of view of either Sarbajaya or Durga. It is only in these final moments that we see Apu as an independent individual. In the USA, Pather Panchali played at the 5th Avenue Playhouse for a record 36 weeks, breaking the previous record held by The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The film "Pather Panchali" has won numerous prestigious awards. To mention, President's Gold & Silver Medals, New Delhi, An honorary "Oscar" in 1992 for Lifetime Achievement 1955, Best Human Document, Cannes 1956 , The Government of India honoured him with the Bharat Ratna in 1992. Diploma Of Merit, Edinbugh, 1956,Vatican Award, Rome, 1956, Golden Carbao, Manila, 1956, Best Film and Direction, San Francisco, 1957, Selznik Golden Laurel, Berlin, 1957, Best Film, Vancouver, 1958,Critics' Award - Best Film, Stratford, (Canada), 1958, Best Foreign Film, New York, 1959, Kinema Jumpo Award: Best Foreign Film, Tokyo 1966, Bodil Award: Best Non-European Film of the Year, Denmark, 1966. Whenever we watch the movie even today, it takes us into a different journey through life while giving us the most practical elements about life, itself! (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Aishwarya in a mood to sort out issues??? January 10, 2013 19:42
No matter a star or a new comer, it is important for one and all to be in good books with their colleagues and others who are ruling the same profession they are in... Film Industry is no exception to the same. Aishwarya had to face a tough time handling Madhur Bhandarkar's anger and UTV being upset on her as well, when the actress announced her pregnancy after being committed to work in the film maker's 'Heroine'... from then, even recently, all was not well between the actress-production house and the Director... of course, it is known that Aish has returned the advance payment that she has taken from UTV, right when she decided to opt for her motherhood, keeping her film commitment aside. Now, the actress has decided to be in good books of one and all... Aish has attended to the recent post wedding bash of UTV's head Siddarth Roy Kapoor and Actress Vidya Balan... Aish seemed to have sorted out things with not only the production house, but also with Director Madhur Bhandarkar, who was very much present at the event. So, can we expect Aish doing a film with the production house and director, in near future?
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Prabhu all praises for Varun... January 10, 2013 19:19
The 'Student of the year' ka one of the student, Varun Dhawan was really touched by a compliment given to him by none other than, Dance Icon, successful director Prabhu Deva... it was during the recent Award function, when Varun was performing a dance sequence at the dais, Prabhu noticed the dancer in Varun and complimented on his dance skills. Not to mention in particular, that Varun was also touched by Prabhu's compliments... we have as such noticed the dancer in Varun right in his debut film, 'Student of the Year'... Now, is this compliment of Prabhu on Varun might help Varun getting the opportunity to work with Prabhu, in near future?
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Aishwarya Rai Bacchan...very much in demand... January 10, 2013 19:15
Very few actress are as lucky as Aishwarya Rai Bacchan... post her marriage and motherhood, the charm, name, fame and craze for this Actress has not got down, instead increasing each day… recently, Aish has bagged another prestigious honor… Aish has bagged an Award announced by Film Fare this year, for not even getting nominated in at least one category… Well, Film Fare this year, has changed its look… the black lady has turned Gold this time. Aishwarya has been honored recently in this regard as the actress even launched the new look of Film Fare Awards this year… appeared in the Golden Dress, at the launch event, Aishwarya looked very much in shape and more than anything, Happy for what she has been honored for… luck ho toh Aish jaisa…
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The 3rd 'Student' gets lucky... January 10, 2013 19:11
Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year' just remained to be a average success... but, all the 3 debutants in the film, Aliya Bhatt, Siddarth and Varun Dhawan are on their way finding the next projects… Ailya Bhatt signed for Chetan Bhagat’s project, Varun will be doing a film, produced by Ekta Kapooor and directed by David Dhawan… and Siddarth has also bagged a fair project enough… The news is out that Karan Johar has collaborated with Anurag Kashyap and set up an production house Panthom films… a debutant director, Vinil Mathew has come up with a love story and Siddarth will be playing the lead role in this film. Sid is paired with none other than Ishakzaade star Parineeti Chopra in this love entertainer that is all set to go on location.
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The He-Man of Bollywood speaks about his dream girl January 10, 2013 18:08
When being asked about his upcoming venture, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, Dharam paaji expressed that they shot for three and half months in England and everything went very well and that he hopes this film will do better than the last. The film in which Bobby and he play two goons whom Sunny tries to take on which is totally a different story having beautiful situations according to him. He says that guided his sons when they needed it. Now they've grown up and can take their own decisions. Still, he is very lucky that both Sunny and Bobby are deeply rooted in our culture and tradition and that they give him utmost respect and still feel cautious when I'm around. Even though, while we're on the set, we act like professionals. Then Bobby doesn't feel awkward saying dialogues like kameena and all he laughs! Now, stressing on the name "He-Man of Bollywood", he says that he is still honored with many titles and he feels happy that even today people have kept me in their hearts. While speaking about his physical fitness even at the age of 77 and about his romanticism and action roles in the films, changing trend in bolly wood and so on, when being asked about his dream girl he admits that she is a wonderful person and of course she is still his dream girl, even today! That's indeed a bright example of honest feelings from the classic actor" Dharam paaji, for the very graceful, "Hema Malini". (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Ash is pregnant again? January 10, 2013 17:30
While everyone is busy discussing about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's post-pregnancy weight issues, another rumour doing the rounds is about her getting pregnant again which is why she is not bothered to shed flab anytime soon. Moreover, reports say that she may just lengthen her break from the films to have another baby. So, all her fans out there who are expecting to see the beauty hit the silver screen, it looks like it's not going to happen anytime soon. Some reports say that a noted critic who is a very good friend of Ash is believed to have disclosed that Aishwarya is planning her second child very soon. Aishwarya recently travelled with her five-month-old baby to Dubai for an event and now she is attending the Cannes Film Festival with her daughter Aaradhya. In fact, inspite of many promising projects that have come to Aishwarya's way have not been shown interest because the new mommy is not interested to commit to any long tern project. After all, it's all about love and care for one's child! (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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Favorites for the Oscar! January 10, 2013 16:50
Best-Picture favorites for Thursday morning's Oscar nominations include the history-based Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty, Les Miserables and Argo. Among other prospects are Django Unchained and Life of Pi. Moreover, this year's nominations have come earlier than usual in Hollywood's long awards season, leaving the awards picture a bit murkier. By the time Oscar nominations come out most years, the Golden Globes already have given their trophies, helping to sort out prospective front-runners for show business' biggest night. To say, the nominations this time preceded the Golden Globes ceremony, which follows on Sunday. Thursday's nominees will be announced at 8:40 a.m. EST by Emma Stone and Seth MacFarlane, the host of the Feb. 24 Oscar show. Experience the magic of oscar soon, as the countdown has already started! (AW:Samrat Biswas)
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"Sun" is on the top January 10, 2013 13:42
19 years old "Suraj Sharma",lead star in the movie Life of Pi, is the only male nominee on the shortlist, selected by a judging panel including Sherlock Holmes actor Benedict Cumberbatch and director Kevin Macdonald.…
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Please don't believe in Wikipedia! January 10, 2013 13:36
The actress, who turns 31 today, corrected everyone who wished her through a post on her Twitter page. She in fact stressed not to believe in wikipedia because of this spread of wrong information, perhaps…
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