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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Hiten Gauri Out of Nach Baliye 2- A Gloomy Farewell
Siddharth - The Prisoner
He re-engages with the outside world, hoping that the new book will restore his reputation and also reconcile him with his estranged wife, Maya.
Fate has other plans for Roy, when his briefcase gets exchanged at a cyber café with a similar briefcase containing a large sum of money. Roy looses the only copy of his new manuscript, while Mohan, the cyber café manager, comes under pressure from mob bosses to recover the lost money.
In the midst of growing despair about the lost manuscript, Roy is reconciled with his three year old son through a scheming housemaid.
Based on the ancient text of the Rig Veda, the film explores the theme of renunciation (of desire) as the true path to enlightenment and freedom.
Teree Sang
While Kabir is a 17 year old typical teenager, - aspiring, arrogantly negligent, clueless and rebellious, unreasonably demanding, loving yet not romantic, suppressed yet self-assured. He comes from a family that's at the lower end of society yet beautifully bonded.
Like most youngsters Maahi and Kabir become friends. While Maahi loves the small town - suburban life style of Kabir's family, Kabir finds the urban, up market life style that Maahi is living exciting.
As the relationship grows, so does the intimacy. On a camping trip on New Year's Eve, after just getting a little tipsy - the young couple in all their innocence give in to their hormonal drives & Maahi gets pregnant.
What follows is a journey of accepting one's mistakes & owning up to it, a tale of courage & determination. It's a cry for help by those numerous Kidult couples that have & are facing such a dilemma in their lives at this very moment.
It's an attempt to bring to light an issue... teenage pregnancy... which is rampant & is growing exponentially in the current Indian society - modern & rural.
Billu Barber
Rating: ***1/2
Priyadarshan is synonymous with ha-ha-thons, but the talented storyteller has been equally proficient while handling intense dramas like SAZA-E-KALA PANI, GARDISH and VIRASAT. Like VIRASAT and MALAMAAL WEEKLY, Billu, the accomplished director's new outing, is also set in a hamlet.
Although the story has been attempted in Malayalam (KADHA PARAYUMBOL) and Tamil (KUSELAN) earlier, the story actually takes its inspiration from the legendary friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama. In this case, the story talks of the friendship between a superstar and an ordinary mortal who runs a salon.
Billu is a simple story about simple people, told in the most simplistic manner. There's a generous dose of glamour as well, given the fact that the protagonist's friend happens to be a superstar, but what actually works for the film is the simpleton's story. He wages a daily battle to make ends meet.
Although the film is engaging, Priyadarshan reserves the best for the finale this time, when the superstar reminisces about his childhood friend and the deep bond that they shared. The end is remarkable and is sure to strike a chord with all sections of moviegoers.
Final word? Billu is amongst Priyadarshan's finest works. And also Irrfan and SRK's. This tale of friendship is sure to steal your heart!
Ten minutes into the film and you get absorbed into Billu's small world. The salon is in bad shape, the family is facing tough times, the neighbours and acquaintances are fair-weather friends... Billu's life gets grim with each passing day.
The story takes an interesting turn when Billu's life collides with the superstar's. And the assorted characters -- right from an aspiring poet/lyricist (Rajpal Yadav), to a stingy money lender (Om Puri), to the principal of the school (Rasika Joshi) -- everyone wants favours from Billu. These characters only make Billu more interesting.
SRK's track is equally fascinating and only spices up the proceedings. In fact, Priyadarshan has amalgamated the three songs (featuring SRK with Deepika, Priyanka and Kareena) in the narrative smartly. Not once do you feel that you're watching two stories concurrently.
Priyadarshan is adept at handling relationships and with Billu, he proves he can handle emotions with as much flourish as comedy.
To tell a simple, uncomplicated story, without the usual frills, is an arduous task indeed and Priyadarshan tackles the material with remarkable ease. The humour here is subtle, not loud, and a constant smile remains on your face all through.
Mushtaq Shiekh and Priyadarshan's screenplay is foolproof. In fact, the writing never loses focus and the highs and the lows in Billu's life are sensitively penned by the duo. Manisha Korde's dialogues are simple, gelling with the mood of the film.
Pritam's music is energetic. The songs, promoted aggressively prior to the release, only get an impetus thanks to the presence of the three actresses.
'Mar Jaani' and 'Love Mera Hit Hit' are, of course, the pick of the lot. V. Manikandan's cinematography is top notch. The locales (Pollachi) are breath-taking.
In the recent years, Irrfan has emerged as a force to reckon with, his performances have appealed to all strata of moviegoers and his work in Billu will only cement his status as a remarkable actor. Shah Rukh Khan needs to be admired for two reasons.
Also, he has chosen to opt for a film that's not one of those run-of-the-mill types. In terms of performance, SRK shows his true potential towards the finale.
Lara Dutta springs a pleasant surprise. She goes through her part with complete understanding. Om Puri is excellent.
Rasika Joshi is too good. Rajpal Yadav is really funny in the penultimate scene, when he recites a film song of an SRK film. Asrani and Manoj Joshi are passable.
On the whole, Billu is a sweet-n-simple film that lingers in your memory even after the show has concluded.
The final 20 minutes are the highpoint of the enterprise and that elevates the status of the film to great heights. The film has the potential to grow with a strong word of mouth. Recommended... Take your family for this one!
Luck by Chance
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Music: Shankar, Eshaan & Loy
Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar
Director: Zoya Akhtar
Sona (Konkona) arrives in Bombay with dreams of becoming a film star. Wide eyed and ambitious, she does whatever it takes to make it. She lives on her own in a rented flat, spending her time with loyal friends whose lives are also entwined with Bollywood - each one of them in search of a bigger dream.
Vikram (Farhan) has just moved to the city, leaving the comforts of his parents' Delhi home. He is helped by Abhimanyu (Arjun Mathur), a friend working for a television station, who puts Vikram up during his initial struggle. Vikram is also used to getting what he wants and is smart enough to know when to demand it. Luck By Chance
Sona begins to enjoy Vikram's attention and affections. They soon develop a romantic relationship.
Rolly (Rishi kapoor) is a successful, though superstitious, producer who only works with the biggest stars. He's making a potential blockbuster, launching Nikki Khurana, the 18-year-old daughter of 70s superstar, Neena.
The hero of the film, Zaffar Khan (Hrithik) is Rolly's favourite superstar. He was launched by Rolly and went on to become a huge draw at the box office.
The wheels of fate continue to spin favourably for Vikram when havoc spreads on the sets of producer Rommy Rolly's new film. Vikram is called in for an audition and makes the most of his opportunity.
Whether he becomes a successful movie star or defeated in his desperate attempt, forms the crux of this colourful Hindi musical.
A galaxy of Bollywood stars are said to make a special appearance in a song sequence very similar to the one in Om Shanti Om. These include Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty.
Zoya Aktar makes her directorial debut with Luck By Chance, while her brother, Farhan Aktar plays the lead.
The movie is predicted to take the box office by storm. This is mainly due to its unusual storyline, the use of Farhan Akhtar in the lead and the presence of a galaxy of stars in a special song sequence.
Deepika More Beautiful Than Angelina Jolie?
Deepika is more beautiful than Angelina Jolie… thats what Rob Cohen believes. Rob Cohen is the Hollywood director who directed films like The Witches of Eastwick and The Fast and the Furious.
After Danny Boyle’s success in India with Slumdog Millionaire, Cohen wants to make a film in India called the Jewel of India. A source reports, “The film will be made worldwide in Hollywood, Dubai and Bollywood and the plot revolves around the Kohinoor diamond, the magnificent jewel that may have been discovered in India as long as five thousand years ago and which now forms the centerpiece of the British Crown Jewels – or does it? The movie’s script begins with the tantalising suggestion the jewel that sits in the Tower of London is in fact a fake.”
The source adds, “In India last week, Rob spoke to potential cast members Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham on the male side – and on the female side, he also spoke to Katrina Kaif. But it appears to have been Deepika Padukone who has caught his attention even though he has yet to meet her.”
“I love Deepika Padukone!,” he exclaims, “I think one of the characters may be a dancer and we may find her in a club or something, which would incorporate some Bollywood dance sequences. I saw her in Chandni Chowk to China and I thought she was, in both characters, perfect. She’s gorgeous! I think she is more beautiful than Angelina Jolie,” Cohen is quoted saying.
The source also reports that the lead role has been discussed in principle with John Abraham.
“Though John has agreed in principle, to be part of the cast, the other details are still being worked out,” says a source, “The film is being made on a whopping 300 crores budget and will also have stars from Hollywood,” the source adds.
Bollywood Celebden Redcarpet Award Goes To…
We’ve zeroed in on ladies who looked their best at the event for the Bollywood Celebden Redcarpet Award. Who would you vote for? Any favorites?
Sallu’s Veer in trouble
Salman Khan starrer multi big budget flick Veer is in trouble as their location for flick Amber fort is causing problems for the whole flick.
A few days before the wall of the historical fort collapsed resulting in few people being injured, which made the Rajasthan High Court to intervene into the matters and stop the shooting. Now rumors are abuzz that the film unit and Fort workers brought animals into the fort and even drove some wooden blocks into the walls of the fort which is strictly against the regulations of the fort.
However a unit member says, , “I’m surprised to see the reports. While erecting the sets, we have left an inch’s distance from the historical structure, and wherever touching the heritage building is unavoidable, we have used carpets to make sure that the fort doesn’t get damaged. The work is going on under the supervision of the engineers and the experts of the Amber Development Authority. While shooting at heritage spots, we also offer the services of our carpenters and other workers to lend a hand in repairs.”
Well we hope no more problems and troubles come in our Sallu’s and Veer’s way!!
SRK discharged today
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently underwent a shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy Hospital and has been discharged today.
Dr Sanjay Desai, shoulder specialist who headed the surgery says, “He resumed his normal diet and had a sound sleep. We have permitted him to go home.”
SRK left the hospital with a smile on his face and his hand in a sling, he waved to his fans and media waiting eagerly for his glimpse outside the hospital.
It will take almost four to six weeks for SRK to switch back to his action mode.
Bebo To Start A School For Handicap Kids!
Kareena Kapoor has many plans for her future. Apart from collecting a showcase full of awards, she wishes to start a yoga school for underprivileged and handicapped children.
Apparently, sister Karisma Kapoor also plans to join in with Bebo. When asked about the same, Kareena gave a reluctant reply –
“I am uncomfortable talking about such things. I feel it’s best to talk when the time is right and they happen. Lolo and I have plans some of building a school for underprivileged and handicapped children. We have such schools all over but we need to have specially equipped ones with people fully qualified to take care of the children and their special needs. It’s been a dream for both of us to have such a school but these are plans which will take shape much later — all in good time.”
Ghajini Movie Review
Before venturing into this film, I made sure to watch Christopher Nolan's Memento with great detail so that I would be able to determine exactly how "inspired" Ghajini is by this great Hollywood film. I can safely say that besides using the basic plot of a man suffering from anterograde amnesia and driven by revenge, Ghajini takes a road less travelled and is in fact quite a different film. In fact, it's hardly Memento at all, which is a great relief to someone like me who sternly looks down upon Hollywood remakes.
The film's narrative unfolds in flashbacks. As we meet Sanjay Singhania (Aamir Khan), his bulging eyes and introverted nature introduce us to a man with intense anger waiting to be unleashed. He is plagued by a condition known as anterograde amnesia, which only allows him to store new memories for an extremely short amount of time. Despite his condition, he has manages to come up with a system that allows him to continue functioning efficiently, with an ultimate goal in mind. We quickly realize that he is a dangerous killer who is slowly combing through a hit list in order to get to one man—Ghajini. Several instances take us into his past and show us that this inexplicable rage is driven by a lost love, Kalpana (Asin), whose death must be avenged.While it's obvious that the plot has been taken straight from Memento, almost all of the proceedings as well as the narrative technique are completely different. Director A.R. Murugadoss, who also directed the Tamil version of the film, has chosen to make most details quite clear to the viewer rather than let them figure things out for themselves. He has also given great scope to Sanjay's past, giving us ample opportunity to realize the motive behind Sanjay's goal of avenging his dead lover's brutal death. This, in fact, is one of the film's greatest strengths although it does get tedious in the first half. The viewer becomes to intimately drawn to Sanjay and Kalpana's love story that when it is shattered, we along with Sanjay feel angry. Thus, we are able to empathize with him and despite the fact that he goes to violent lengths to seek revenge; you root for him until the credits roll.
Initially the film seems to start off on shaky ground with some scenes seeming choppy and almost amateur, but the film gets better and better as the minutes pass by. By the thrilling climax, you are left sunken in your chair, breathless. When a film makes your heart pound like Ghajini does, you know it has something going for it. Even with a running time of three hours, you hardly feel like there is room for any editing besides the useless yet catchy songs. If anything, it's A.R. Rahman's peppy tracks that get in the way by failing to aid the story in any way. While the background music is at times very amateur, the cinematography is excellent.The film itself is very creative, and the way it unfolds is unusual for a Bollywood film which usually has a straightforward narrative style. The flashbacks allow the viewer to reel from the intense scenes that take place in the present tense. If the first half of the film allows you to sit back and enjoy, the second half makes you sit up and take notice. Take notice of Aamir's brilliant performance, Murugadoss' great vision and a Hindi film that finally thrills you like any great entertainer should.
At this age, Aamir Khan has achieved what hardly any of his contemporaries have managed to do. He has struck the perfect balance between being one of the biggest superstars of the country and still managing to maintain the right to call himself an actor in every sense of the word. His passion for his work is so incredibly clear in Ghajini that you almost have to wonder whether this is the same person that starred in Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan or Rang De Basanti. I can't quite call this the best performance of his career because I know for a fact that he will out-do himself time and time again. He's right when he says he's his own competition.Asin makes a strong debut in the Hindi film industry. Just like the film, she starts off a bit uneasy but later grows on you. It's in the dramatic portions that she shines. What's great about her is that even if she isn't always extraordinary, she's charming and is a refreshing change from many of our size-zero heroines. The lead pair's chemistry is great too! As a student who gets involved with the wrong people, Jiah Khan is confident and proves that Nishabd was no fluke. This analysis would be incomplete without mentioning Ghajini himself, played by Pradeep Rawat, who makes you hate him every second of the film. That's a compliment, by the way.
Despite its flaws of a few holes here and there, Ghajini works because of its great themes that are consistent throughout the film. Although the film centres around vengeance, at its core is a passionate love story gone wrong. Also, it seems vital to mention the excellent action scenes that look believable for the most part and would satisfy any action fan. We haven't really had a great action flick in a while, so while the film may be part-drama, part-romance and part-action, you can safely say that it doesn't falter in any department. Clearly, this is a masala flick that the public will absolutely love.When you walk out of Ghajini, you feel completely satisfied as an average movie-goer. At the end of the day, that's what we all are. Whether we are critics or simply someone who goes to see a film for a night out, we all go for the purpose to be entertained by a film that doesn't question our intelligence and managed to keep us glued for a good two or three hours. Ghajini does exactly that, and to top it off you bear witness to an astounding performance by Aamir Khan, who has raised his own bar this time around. You better get into Ghajini mode because there's definitely no stopping this one.
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye Music Review
Now, let's see if Lalit can create the same magic he did countless times before with Jatin.
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye album includes 8 songs comprising of the talents of Shaan, Shreya Ghosal, Alka Yagnik, Anuska Manchanda and Lalit himself. The lyrics have been penned by Javed Akhtar.
The album commences with Pathron Ke Bane In Shahron sung by Shaan. It is a somewhat situational number about the harshness of the city life, well written by Akhtar. However, the melody and the music is very old-school and not in a good way. It is as if the song was an outtake from a 90s album and re-surfaced from a time-capsule in 2009. Nevertheless, Shaan sings the number exceptionally well and does not disappoint his fan-base.Next is Pehle To Meri In Aankhon Mein sung by Shreya Ghosal. The track gets off to a promising start with a beautiful yet edgy flute solo and violins but falls flat when Shreya starts singing. It is an enthusiastic song, relatively fast paced, even danceable but Shreya does not look the part or rather, does not sound the part. The song would have been better performed by someone like Sunidhi Chauhan or Anushka Manchanda who are much more suited to a song such as this. Musically, the track is still stuck in the 90s to an extent. That being said, the musical arrangements are still entertaining. Lalit's fusion of dhols and flutes against a modern backdrop is worthy of commendation. Meanwhile, Akhtar pens quite mediocre lines for this track, letting us down the song in the lyrical department.
Sehmi Sehmi is next, a melodious romantic number sung by Shaan, Alka Yagnik, Lalit, Runa Rizvi and Clinton Cerejo. It is a well made track with excellent performance by the singers with relatively good music as well. However, the song sounds like something who have heard countless times before. It contains nothing to distinguish it from the crowd and hence the song gets lost with all the other riffraff out there. It is quite a delight to hear Alka Yagnik though. Jatin-Lalit had always given her excellent material and she had always performed to an optimal level. This time round she does the same even though the song is so run-of-the-mill. Akhtar's same old lyrics do not help either. 'Sehmi Sehmi' also appears as remix at the end of the album that neither improves nor hinders the original track.
As mentioned previously, Anushka Manchanda is one of the it-girls when it comes to singing lively and youthful numbers. She has proven this with 'Ek Hockey Doongi Main Rakh Ke' and obviously the award-winning 'Everything's Gonna Be Golmaal'. Lalit made the right choice putting her behind the mic for Kabhi Kabhi. It is a contemporary number about sometimes living life on the edge and taking risks for a change. The track's low point is that Anushka's enthusiastic vocals are no match for music which lacks the power and life that Anushka's vocals have. While the lyrics paint a lively picture, the music fails to meet the songs motivational requirements.Kab Talak is easily the worst of the lot. What was supposed to be an emotional number high on melancholy falls flat on its face. Caralisa's expressionless vocals combined with the equally soulless music writes this track off completely. Rohit Bhatia, if he has a day job, is advised not to give it up in favour of pursuing a career in writing songs.
Next is Zindagi Mein Nayi Baat Hone Ko Hai, a track straight out of the 90s. Lalit opts for the clichéd dhols for percussion and makes a pithy attempt to be modern by throwing a little bit of techno in. Regardless of being stuck in a time warp, Aishwarya manages to deliver a good performance. Hopefully, he gets a better gig soon. Akhtar disappoints majorly in the lyrical department once more.The album draws to a close with an Instrumental which just a reproduction of the low quality music heard previously.
This album is utterly useless to the music bazaar, unless amidst all the mediocrity you can hear it saying 'the 90s just called and they want their songs back'. It is unbelievable that someone who gave Indian Cinema some of its greatest songs could create something so dreadful. When it comes to Jatin-Lalit, there are no truer words than: United we stand, divided we fall.
The music of Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye is a total failure. If you loved the 90s than maybe this album holds some appeal for you, but for the rest of you who like living in the present, give this one a miss
42 Kms Music Review
The album has six songs with Gayatri Ganjawala, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya Ghosal and Sonu Nigam making the playback singers list.
The album commences with the inspirational Chaand Zameen Par sung by the extremely talented KK whose vocals do not fall short of the emotions and expressions that is crucial to a motivational song such as this. The music is relatively modern and trendy as it has shades of rock and rap through-out. Fortunately, the rapper does not blabber on gibberish, a well deserved breather for all the listeners out there. Allahabadi's lyrics are slightly clichéd and lack the power the song needs. However, the lyrics are saved by KK's intense rendition which invokes strong emotion in every word.Next is Zara Aankhon Mein by Sonu Nigam and Gayatri Ganjawala. Sonu is heard in a different avatar after a long time. Hip and trendy numbers like this have not come Sonu's way for a while as he has been relegated to romantic and melancholy numbers. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' will definitely get Sonu fans a tad bit nostalgic as we'll reminiscent the 90s and Sonu's Indipop days when every Sonu number was packed with a punch. Gayatri Ganjawala can give her husband, Kunal, a run for his money because she is right up there with him when it comes to oozing oomph and attitude into a song. Tubby and Park score bonus points with pulling off such a trendy number with utmost ease. Allahabadi's lyrics are strictly okay. Once again, the English lyrics interspersed throughout the song do not act as a hindrance or a turn-off. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' also appears as pumped up remix at the end of the album.
After the two up-beat numbers, the album cools down with the melodious Ae Meri Jaan. Like 'Chand Zameen Par' it is also an inspirational number, however it aims to cheer you up in a sweet and affectionate manner. Roopkumar Rathod, who has been winning hearts all over with the recent blockbuster 'Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai', sings this beautiful number with the talented Mahalaxmi Iyer. Rathod and Iyer sound great together and the sincerity in their vocals is amazing. The soft number is well composed by Tubby and Parik with a nice blend of western and traditional music. Lyrics by Allahabadi while simple prove to be effective.The next track, Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan's Tumse Milke Hua, is a definite let down. The song is a mediocre, musically and lyrically. Allahabadi pens the same old romantic lines that Bollywood has been generating since the dawn of time. Tubby-Parik compose a routine romantic number with a sweet melody, a little peppiness and crooning backup singers. Sunidhi Chauhan, who is incapable of singing a bad song, is the high point of the song. Her partner Shaan, on the other hand, sounds a tad bit pretentious.
The last track other album is Aate Jaate, a desi number rendered by the reliable Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghosal. Again, the music is very run-of-the-mill, especially the percussion. The silver lining of the track is its lyrics, well penned by Allahabadi. The song narrates a person's relationship with their surrounding regardless of how vague it sounds, and Allahabadi's choice of words is brilliant. Udit and Shreya work hard at resuscitating the lifeless melody Tubby-Parik provided them with but sadly fail.In summary, Tubby and Parik make a genuine effort to be innovative and creative but their success only lasts for the first three tracks and everything goes down the drain after that. The fact the 42 Kms has not been in the public eye may also hinder the album's chances. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' is without a doubt the strongest track of the lot. The other tracks are relatively good but they ultimately sound like something you have heard before. That is why 42 Kms does not make it to the finish line.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh in hospital for operation
MUMBAI (AFP) — Indian Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to hospital in Mumbai on Monday for an operation on his shoulder, which he injured during filming last year, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The 43-year-old actor -- popularly known as King Khan -- was hurt while acting in the movie "Dulha Mil Gaya" (I Found my Groom), in December.
"Shah Rukh is set to undergo surgery later today," a spokeswoman for the Breach Candy hospital told AFP.
The star is expected to be discharged by the end of the week, but could be out of action for more than a month.
Shah Rukh flew back from London on Sunday night after promoting his latest film "Billu."
Aamir Khan : Biography
One film at a time, one shift a day, he decided for creative integrity. He is the highest paid star in hindi cinema. The flip side is that he won't reduce his price for anyone. Despite his bulging pay packet and superstar status the tag we put on him is Actor. Aamir Hussain Khan, the PET-SHOP boy of the bollywood, was born on 14th March 1965 to Tahir and Zeena Hussain Khan. He is having one younger brother Faizal who is a VJ and an Actor and two sisters Nikhat and Farhad. He was married to Reena Dutt and having two children son Junaid and daughter Aira. But in 2002 he was legally separated with his wife. Aamir Khan, is known as AK everywhere, although his first movie was Holi, but his debut film as a Hero Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak turned out to be a blockbuster of 1988 and set a new trend in cinema. In 1996, he has got the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in Raja Hindustani which was a smash hit at the box office and he has placed himself among the top heroes of the Bollywood. Sarfarosh and Dil Chahat Hai were again the blockbuster films. He has got the best actor award for Dil Chahata Hai. This movie created a new trend of hairstyle and beard for youngster. He set trends with every film, including his last film Lagaan His next release will be The Rising in which his character name is Mangal Pandey. Aamir Kha
n: MoviesRang De Basanti ( Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddartha), The Rising ( Aamir Khan, Toby Stephens, Amisha Patel, Rani Mukherjee, Coral Beed), Dil Chahta Hai ( Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Dimple Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni), Lagaan ( Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley), Rangeela ( Urmila Matondkar, Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff), Dil ( Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher), Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ( Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla), Raja Hindustani ( Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor), Mann ( Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala, Sharmila Tagore, Deepti Bhatnagar), 1947: Earth ( Aamir Khan, Nandita Das, Rahul Khanna, Maia Sethna, Kitu Gidwani, Gulshan Grover), Mela ( Aamir Khan, Faisal Khan, Twinkle Khanna), Sarfarosh ( Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonali Bendre, Mukesh Rishi).
Johnny Lever
Personal Profile (Personal Biography)Original Name: Johnny Rao
Nick Name: Lallu
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Andhrapradesh
Religion: Christian
Education: Andhra Educational Society
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Hindi, English
Contact Address: R 303 Marvel, Shashtri Nagar Hsg. Soc., Near Lokhandawala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053
Spouse: Sujata
Sohail Khan
Personal Profile (Personal Biography)Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: India
Religion: Muslim
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Hindi, English
Mother's Name: Salma Khan
Brother(s): Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan
Sister(s): Alvira Khan, Arpita Khan
Spouse: Seema Sachdev
Son: Irfaan Khan
Film Background (Filmography)
Debut Film: Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
Famous Movies: Fight Club, Aryan, Jeet: Feel the Force, Mazhab: The Religion, Raakh, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Krishna Cottage, I Proud to Be an Indian, Lakeer Forbidden Lines, Darna Mana Hai, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
DIA MIRZA'S CRAZE HER DREAM ROLE
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Are you satisfied with your present status in the industry?
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What's your latest movie?
I am making an appearance in Rakesh Roshan's 'Krazzy 4'.
How come this fact didn't come out in the open?
I am the surprise package of the film. This was deliberately kept a secret. Rakeshji didn't want the audience to know that I am featuring in the film, as they wanted to give the viewers a surprise.
What's your role vis-à-vis lead actor Juhi Chawla?
I play a journalist in the film, trying to reform the four crazy people. It's an important role. Juhi Chawla plays a psychiatrist and I am a journalist. Though the film is a comedy, I play a very serious role to play.
Isn't your role in 'Krazzy 4' quite different from your earlier roles?
You are right. I played a journalist in Apoorva Lakhia's 'Shoot Out At Lokhandwala' in the past. But the two roles are poles apart. Here I am shown doing a lot of social work.
What else?
I am also doing Ashu Trikha's 'Zindagi Tere Naam', where I will also be performing an item song. Sanjay Gupta's 'Alibaug' is also a wonderful film. I am doing another comedy - 'Fruit and Nut'. Then there is Soojit Sircar's 'Shoebite' with Amitabh Bachchan, but it is too early to talk about this.
What are you looking forward to?
I am now looking forward to National Award-winning director Manmohan Mahapatra's 'Bits and Pieces'.
BOLLYWOOD MOVES TO HOLLYWOOD
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Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif
Date of Birth (Birthday): 16 July, 1984
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Hong Kong, China
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English, Poor Hindi
Mother's Name: british
Spouse: boyfriend Salman Khan
Film Background (Filmography)
Debut Film: Boom
Famous Movies: Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Sarkar, Boom
Latest Movies: Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya
Other Facts: She is half indian
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai : Biography
Aishwarya Rai was born in the South indian state of Karnataka in Manglore on 1st Nov 1973. She was younger of the two siblings, her brother being 3 years elder. When she was about 4 years old, her family moved to Bombay permanently. Her father worked as a merchant navy officer. Aishwarya did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz. Academically, she did very well and earned her position as the head girl of her school. Ash chose the science stream while at DG Ruparel College, her favorite subject being Zoology. Aishwarya wanted to do medicine, but circumstances didn't let her. Instead she chose Architecture and passed the interview at Raheja College with flying colors. By this time, Aishwarya had started getting modelling assignments. She then decided to take a break from architecture and concentrate on modelling. This green-blue eyed beauty stole ads for many prestigious firms, the ones which brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the pepsi ad. Crowned Miss femina '94 runner up, she was a hot favorite to win the miss world title, which she did ! Her beauty and charm made her India's darling. She bagged Filmfare Award for best actress for her performance in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) as Ajay Devgan's wife who is in love with another man. She also won rave reviews for her performance as a rape victim in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000). In 2003 she bagged another filmfare award for best actress for the role of paro, she portrays in film Devdas. She had a well publicised affair with Salman Khan which lasted 2 years. Apparently his endless tantrums traumatized her enough to give a press conference in spring 2003 where she declared that she would never work with him again for personal reasons. In April 2003, she suffered an accident on the sets of Khakee (2003). She broke a bone in one foot and suffered severe cuts. The incident rekindled the discussion about poor safety standards on Bollywood film sets. Aishwarya's bagged a parallel role opposite 'Meryl Streep' in French director 'Coline Serreau's' Chaos. 2003 has been her annus mirabilis. On the jury at Cannes, the international festival circuit with Chokher Bali, the crossover sets of Bride And Prejudice, the cover of Time magazine. And now she's all set to waltz into Hollywood. The film trade traditionally treats its heroines as completely interchangeable assets. Aishwarya Rai is the only Indian woman in world's Top 10 looking women. Aishwarya Rai: Movies
Mohabbatein ( Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Uday Chopra, Jugal Hansraj, Jimmy Shergill, Shamita Shetty, Kim Sharma, Preeti Jhangiani, Aishwarya Rai), Shabd ( Aishwarya Rai, Sanjay Dutt, Zayed Khan), Khakee ( Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Tusshar Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai), Raincoat ( Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgan), Kyon, Ho Gaya Na ( Aishwarya Rai, Vivek Oberoi, Amitabh Bachchan), Bride and Prejudice ( Aishwarya Rai, Martin Hendersen, Namrata Shirodkar, Meghna Kothari, Peeya Rai Choudhary, Naveen Andrews, Anupam Kher), Chokher Bali ( Aishwarya Rai, Raima Sen), Kuch Naa Kaho ( Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai), Dil Ka Rishta ( Aishwarya Rai, Arjun Rampal, Priyanshu Chatterjee), Devdaas ( Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit), Hum Kisise Kum Nahin ( Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai), Albela ( Govinda, Aishwarya Rai, Jackie Shroff), Dhai Akshar Prem Ke ( Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai), Taal ( Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor), Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai ( Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Bendre), Josh ( Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Priya Gill, Chandrachur Singh, Sharad Kapoor), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ( Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgan). Aishwarya Rai Photo Gallery
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International Stardom Devdas, in which Aishwarya joined Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and
Madhuri Dixit, was a huge hit, lavishly produced as it was. The film attracted overseas attention as well, receiving a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Rai was becoming an international star rather than simply a Bollywood one. In 2003, Rai was a member of the jury at Cannes. In 2004, she was chosen by TIME Magazine's Asian Edition as one of Asia's "100 Most Influential People." Rai was the subject of a 60 Minutes profile on January 2, 2005 - "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World." A month later she appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, and on April 25, 2005, she was featured on Oprah's "Women Across the Globe" segment. A wax figure of Rai is on display in London's Madame Tussaud's wax museum.
Although frequently the subject of gossip column speculation about an imminent Hollywood career, it was only in 2004 that Rai finally acted in a foreign film. British director Gurinder Chadha hired her to play the heroine in Bride and Prejudice, a Hollywood-funded but Bollywood-ized version of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. The movie did well at the box office and Aishwarya's Hollywood profile rose a notch. Rai is now said to be signed for another Hollywood movie, Rolland Joffe's project Singularity. She will star opposite Brendan Fraser.
She is in the cast for The Last Legion co-starring Colin Firth and Ben Kingsley.
She recently (summer of 2005) completed filming on director Jagmohan Mundhra's film Provoked. She is co-starring with Nandita Das. The film was shot mainly in Britain.
| Profesion | Actress & Model |
| Nick Name | Aishu |
| Also Known As | Aish |
| Date of Birth | November 1, 1973 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Place of Birth | Mangalore, India |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Eyes | Blue-Green |
| Favorite Car | Mercedes |
| Favorite Film | Casablanca |
| Fluent in | English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil & Urdu |
| Food Habits | Not fussy about food at all. |
| She Loves | Honesty, Family, Friends, Dignity, strength of character, and Chocolates! |
| She Dislikes | Gossip, hypocrisy & Cockroaches. |
| Her Dream Man | Real! |
| Idea of Love | What her parents share |
| Worst Weakness | Willingness to take people at face value. |
| Best Strength | Self assurance |
| Best Quality | Genuineness! Nothing about her is plastic |
| Philosophy | It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice |
| Favorite Perfume | Sporty colognes for the day while working. Exotic, oriental and woody fragrances for the evenings |
| Turn On's | Razor sharp intelligence, witty repartees. |
| Idea of Sexy | A combo of vulnerability and intelligence. |
| She Admires | Strength of charector |
| She Bbelieves in | God above everything else and then herself |
| Family | Father: Krishnaraj Rai Mother: Vrinda Rai Brother: Aditya Rai |
| Favorite Compliment | A child at an orphanage told her that her warmth over shines her beauty. Also, that she is "REAL" inside and out. |
| Favorite Colors | White & Blue |
| Favorite Actor | A.B, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor |
| Favorite Actress | Madhubala & Nargis |
| Education | Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz, Bombay, India |
| Academic Record | Excellent |
| College | DG Ruparel College, Matunga, Bombay, India |
| Message | Life’s a stage, and we’re all characters. So play your part and play it well! |
Trivia Was positioned at number 3 in the Filmfare Top Ten Actress' List.[1]
Praised by several people, including Julia Roberts ([2], [3]) and film critic Roger Ebert ([4]) as the most beautiful woman in the world. Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista is reported to have called her "stunning".
She is said to have been offered a stint as a runway model for Roberto Cavalli.
Is the highest paid actress in the Bollywood film industry.
India Times named Aishwarya #1 on the list of the "100 Most Beautiful Indian Women in the Past Century".
Was featured in the 2004 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
L'Oréal signed her as its new international brand ambassador, on April 2003.
Was placed number seven on "The World’s 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies On Earth".
Is fluent in languages such as English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.
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