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Anil Ambani – Making Inroads into the Bollywood Scene
June 7th, 2007
Reliance has acquired stakes in Adlabs and other companies. They have also signed joint ventures with several Bollywood producers to make movies.
They have stepped into the distribution field and have acquired several movies for distribution.
Now they are all ready to launch their own FM radio channel called The Big FM.
It seems as though they are well and truly on the Bollywood bandwagon.
Emraan Hashmi – First International Stage Show
June 7th, 2007
He is very excited these days and on pins and needles all the while as 2 of his movies are set for release in June.
The Train will have a premiere show during the IIFA award function. Awarapan – his movie by Mahesh Bhatt will have a worldwide release on the 29th of June. At the same time he is preparing for a stage performance for the IIFA awards in UK.
Dharmendra will be honored with the lifetime achievement award. Shilpa Shetty will also receive an award for her global impact she made in the Big Brother Show.
U, Me Aur Hum
June 7th, 2007
This is the name of Ajay Devgan’s home production. He has just completed the first shooting schedule. The entire cast and crew had hired a luxury liner for this. They have now returned to Mumbai to complete the movie.
Mahima Choudhary – Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
June 7th, 2007
Not many of us knew that Mahima Choudhary is married – leave alone pregnant. It seems to have been a well kept secret and has taken the industry by surprise.
She was married on the 19th of March last year. Apparently she had gone to make an appearance in the hotelier’s conference in Las Vegas. Her husband –Bobby is a divorcee, he is also a close friend of her brother.
She had a registered marriage, which was attended by a few close friends and her sister Akansha. The same evening there was this huge function and dinner hosted for the Indian hoteliers and their families.
She was dressed in red and naturally it was understood that she was just attending the function.
She is very happy and enjoying her pregnancy. She feels very beautiful and fat and glowing. Both she and her husband would love to have a girl, but will be happy with a healthy child.
Pa
June 6th, 2007
The success of Cheeni Kum has left director R Balki in a euphoric state and now he is all charged to start his new venture- Pa.
He wants the real life father and son – Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek to play the role of father and son in the movie. It is a light comedy about the trials and tribulations of the relationship. Vidya Balan will play the lead female role.
He wants to launch the movie with the same producer – Sunil Manchanda and for the musical score, he would like to repeat Ilayaraja.
A Promise Kept - Shahrukh’s Biography
May 26th, 2007
Anupama Chopra – wife of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is ready to release her biography “ King of Bollywood – Shahrukh Khan” on the 9th of September.
It has taken her 4 years to write the biography. When she started writing, she approached Shahrukh Khan about it – at first he felt his life did not warrant writing about and he was already halfway through an autobiography. Later he promised Anupama that he would wait for her book to be completed before he would release his autobiography.
He was unaware that it would take Anupama 4 years to complete her book, but he kept his promise all the same. Her book will be the first Indian book to be released by an American publishing channel – Grant Central Publishing.
Anupama has known Shahrukh since she first interviewed him for Yes Boss in 1996.Though she does not know him intimately, she feels that he has definitely become more calm and mellow now, but he is as energetic as always.
The book is about a middle class Muslim lad from Delhi, who takes the Bombay film industry by storm and goes on to become a super star. She follows his career in the Bollywood film industry, where, you have dreams, obsessions, spotlights, jealousies, extortion and corruption.
Shahrukh has skimmed through her book, just so that it did not overlap with his own autobiography. He was very happy with her work.
Unbeaten Dedication
While on Shahrukh Khan, it bears mention that very few actors are as dedicated to a role as him.
He takes his roles very seriously, and works hard to achieve the right effect. His role in Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om requires a chiseled look, and to achieve this he is working out.
In fact he has bought an expensive fitness machine worth over 3 lakhs called The Power Plate. Though this machine has not yet been launched in India – The authorities made an exception for Shahrukh and saw that it was shipped out for him ASAP.
Prashant – his fitness trainer – is all praise for Shahrukh’s zeal and dedication for training.
Star Wars
May 26th, 2007
Ever since Shahrukh Khan took Amitabh Bachchan’s seat in the popular game show – Kaun Banega Crorepathi, this superstar has been a target for the media in competition with Big B. If one were to believe the press they are supposed to be archrivals.
They are working together in Ravi Chopra’s Bhoothnath. Ironically, during the entire movie, by accident or design, they have not shared the screen for a single shot, nor have they exchanged a single dialogue.
What does one make of that? Ravi Chopra laughs it off, saying that the script was such that Amitabh is in the pivotal role and is the ghost in the movie, and Shahrukh cannot see him, he can interact with him only through a child.
Director Vivek Sharma says that though they do not share a single frame – they are good pals, the media seems to have its own perception.
Shahrukh Khan is said to have taken the promotion of Priyanka Chopra as a personal challenge. Rumours have it that the famous watch brand where Shahrukh plays brand ambassador, introduced a female ambassador – Priyanka – only on Shahrukh’s recommendation.
It is said that Sushmita was replaced with Priyanka in Don only on Shahrukh’s say so.
When Aamir was searching desperately for a suitable female lead for his forthcoming movie – Gajagamini – again Shahrukh has put forth the name of Priyanka and said that he could vouch for her.
I’m sure Priyanka is thrilled at the honor.
Sanjay Dutt turns Scriptwriter with Kaante 2
March 10th, 2007
It seems that the trend for making sequels has seriously set in. Sanjay Dutt will be the co-producer, along with White Feather Films, For Kaante 2.
He is writing the script for the sequel. The star cast will include, Sanju Baba of course, and will also star, Arjun Rampal, Suniel Shetty, and Fardeen Khan. Sanjay Dutt will try to rope in Amitabh Bachchan also.
Sridevi makes a Comeback to Bollywood
March 10th, 2007
Sri Devi –who was popularly known in the industry as Thunder Thighs – is all set to make a comeback. She was the reigning queen in the eighties, with hits like Mr. India, Chaalbaaz, Sadma, Laadla, Lamhe, Khuda Gawah etc.
She made a foray on the TV screen as a come back, when she did the Malini Iyer serial for Sahara channel.
On the 24th of February she staged a simply superb performance for the 52nd Filmfare awards function. She danced a medley of the 80’s and was mind blowingly beautiful and graceful.
A sequel to Mr. India is being planned, and Yash Chopra is also planning a movie in which she will star with Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwariya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. Her husband Boney Kapoor is also planning a big movie for her comeback.
17 years after Chandni and with two beautiful daughters - Jhanvi and Khushi, Sri Devi has still maintained the charm and glamour that surrounds her persona. For an actor with such flair and talent, which is evident – it would be impossible to keep her away, from the call of the spotlights.
So both the yesteryear queens - Madhuri and Sri Devi, will be back to rock Bollywood.
