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2009-10-15T02:35:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-15T02:33:00.001-07:00

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2009-10-15T02:25:00.000-07:00

SONGS : RADIO

2009-08-31T12:59:00.000-07:00

Radio

	Mann Ka Radio	DOWNLOAD
	Zindagi Jaise Ek Radio	DOWNLOAD
	Jaaneman	DOWNLOAD
	Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale	DOWNLOAD
	Koi Na Koi Chahe	DOWNLOAD
	Teri Meri Dosti Ka Aasmaan	DOWNLOAD
	Damadji Angana Hai Padhare	DOWNLOAD
	Shaam Ho Chali Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Rafa Dafa Kiya Nahi Jaaye	DOWNLOAD
	Zindagi Jaise Ek Radio - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Mann Ka Radio - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : Vaada Raha... I Promise

2009-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:00

Vaada Raha... I Promise

	Vaada Raha	DOWNLOAD
	Rab Na Kare	DOWNLOAD
	Kubul	DOWNLOAD
	Aaj Aasmaan	DOWNLOAD
	Rab Na Kare - Slow	DOWNLOAD
	Achal Hain Mere Hausle	DOWNLOAD
	Vaada Raha - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Vaada Raha - Theme	DOWNLOAD
	Flying High - Theme	DOWNLOAD
	Lost In Love - Theme	DOWNLOAD

SONGS :Three - Love Lies Betrayal

2009-08-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

Three - Love Lies Betrayal

	Tum Ho Jo Kareeb	DOWNLOAD
	This Beat Is Really Thumping	DOWNLOAD
	Humein Pyaar Karo	DOWNLOAD
	Kabhi Mujhe	DOWNLOAD
	Driving Me Crazy	DOWNLOAD
	Humein Pyaar Karo - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : Love Khichdi

2009-08-31T12:28:00.000-07:00

Love Khichdi

	Jazeeren	DOWNLOAD
	Zarasa Halkasa	DOWNLOAD
	Yo Baby	DOWNLOAD
	Mujh Jaisa Hero	DOWNLOAD
	Kyon	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : Aagey Se Right

2009-08-31T12:18:00.000-07:00

Aagey Se Right

	Maahiya	DOWNLAOD
	Daav Laga	DOWNLAOD
	Hippie Tu Jhoom	DOWNLAOD
	Love Flashback	DOWNLAOD
	More Piya - Tapori	DOWNLAOD
	Hippie - Remix	DOWNLAOD
	More Piya - Bar	DOWNLAOD

SONGS : Wake Up Sid

2009-08-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

Wake Up Sid

	Wake Up Sid!	DOWNLOAD
	Kya Karoon?	DOWNLOAD
	Aaj Kal Zindagi	DOWNLOAD
	Iktara	DOWNLOAD
	Life Is Crazy	DOWNLOAD
	Wake Up Sid - Club Mix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : What's Your Raashee?

2009-08-31T10:10:00.000-07:00

What's Your Raashee?

	Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde	DOWNLOAD
	Jao Na	DOWNLOAD
	Aja Lehraate	DOWNLOAD
	Bikhri Bikhri	DOWNLOAD
	Maanunga Maanunga	DOWNLOAD
	Sau Janam	DOWNLOAD
	Aa Le Chal	DOWNLOAD
	Pyaari Pyaari	DOWNLOAD
	Su Chhe	DOWNLOAD
	Salone Kya	DOWNLOAD
	Dhadkan Dhadkan	DOWNLOAD
	Koi Jaane Na	DOWNLOAD
	Chehre Jo Dekhe Hain	DOWNLOAD

2009-08-19T00:26:00.000-07:00

Karan Johar talks about his deal with Fox for his next directorial venture, My Name Is Khan.

You've apparently inked a deal with 20th Century Fox for an astronomical never-heard-of amount of money?
Let me tell you the amount mentioned is nowhere near being a realistic amount. The deal among Star Fox studios, my company and Red Chillies is an internal matter and can't be discussed in public. What makes this deal so historic is not the money involved but the attempt to cross the diasporas with a Hindi -language film My Name Is Khan. We'll reach out in places where Hindi-language films have not gone before.

I am foxed by the deal…
The Fox guys read the script and have followed the project. They're close enough to it to know what it's all about. I've shared a comfort zone with them from Day 1. Both Shah Rukh and I believe they are the best people to handle My Name Is Khan. They've faith in our brand power and content creation. It's not about money. It's not about mutual respect.

Is Fox trying to give the Islamic world a more positive image in the West by buying a film about Islamic isolation and the western world?
It's not the politics of the film. It's when the film moves you on a human and emotional level that matters. My Name Is Khan endeavors to do just that. I don't think Fox was swayed by the positive message. It's the human aspect that won them over. I believe in the emotional content of both my cinema and personal relationships. Look at the longevity of the association between my company Dharma Productions and Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies and you'll see what I mean.

You are adapting Fox's Stepmom .Will there be more such adaptations of American films produced by Fox?
I'd always want to direct original content. But there're young filmmakers in my company who are excited by the idea of adapting films. Siddharth Malhotra, for example, is doing a Hindi version of Stepmom for our company. He's working really hard on it. An adaptation is as difficult as an original film. And Siddharth is working really hard on it.

What is the final cast of Stepmom?
It's Kajol, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal.

MOVIE: BLUE

2009-08-19T00:23:00.001-07:00

Shahid Kapoor, Katrina Kaif to receive Rajiv Gandhi National Award!

2009-08-19T00:22:00.001-07:00

By Joginder Tuteja Bollywood Hungama News Network

When they began their career with Ishq Vishk and Boom respectively, even Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif wouldn't have thought that a few years down they line, they would be winning a National Award for Best Acting. Well, this has actually turned out to be true as both the actors are the chosen ones for 12th Rajiv Gandhi National Awards. The event would be taking place at National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai, on 19th August'09.

Rajiv Gandhi Awards were initiated in 1995 in an endeavor to keep alive the vision of ex-Prime Minister Mr. Rajiv Gandhi. The event honours the achievers who are a part of India current progress. Since 12 years this platform brings together various fraternities. Other winners this year are Avika Gor (Child Prodigy), Vineet Jain (Industrialist), Ramesh Chandra Agarwal (Journalism), Sam Pitroda (Global Indian), Dr. Narendra Jadhav (Educationist), Dr. G Madhavan Nair (Super Achiever), Krushnaa Patil (Women Achiever), Rajashree Birla (Social Field) and Rohit Kochhar (Young Entrepreneur).

These renowned personalities will be honoured in a grand manner amidst lot of performances & entertainment extravaganza on the eve of Shri Rajiv Gandhi' birth anniversary. The award ceremony will be graced by dignitaries like Kamalnath, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Ashok Chavan, Murli Deora, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ajay Maken, Rajiv Shukla, Priya Dutt, Milind Deora, Eknath Gaikwad, Sanjay Nirupam, Mohd. Azharuddin, Subodh Kant Sahay, Gurudas Kamat, Manikrao Thackray.

Rajiv Gandhi Awards has always had many Bollywood biggies as the performers in the past, including Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Navin Prabhakar, Rakhi Sawant, Vivek Oberoi, Sukhwinder Singh, Koena Mitra, Tanushree Dutta, Aftab Shivdasani, Sunidhi Chauhan, Isha Shravani, Sivamani, Tisca Chopra, Sajid Khan, Anupam Kher, Parizad Kolha, and more.

This year also, many celebrities namely Hrithik Roshan, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chowdhary, Esha Deol, Hussain Kuwajerwala, Priyanka Chopra, Raju Shrivastav, Vishal-Shekhar are to perform in this event

Ranbir teaming up with Imtiaz, hints Rishi Kapoor

2009-08-19T00:19:00.000-07:00

By Joginder Tuteja Bollywood Hungama News Network

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) If things move as per plan, Ranbir Kapoor may soon find himself working with ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, indicates the young actor's father Rishi Kapoor.

"I'm positive that in 2010, Imtiaz and Ranbir would be beginning a film together. They have been meeting on a regular basis and are just looking at finalising on something concrete before they make a formal announcement," says Rishi Kapoor, who was seen in Ali's "Love Aaj Kal".

Prodded further on what the genre, subject, leading lady and production house will be, Rishi denies being in the know.

"I never get involved in the creative aspects of Ranbir's films. He takes all his decisions himself. All I know is that Ranbir working with Imtiaz would be a great decision since I have now witnessed Imtiaz's sensibilities on a first hand basis after working with him," said the actor who was earlier seen in "Delhi 6".

Rishi got quite some appreciation for his portrayal as a Sikh in "Love Aaj Kal".

"While working on the film, I realised that this boy (Imtiaz) is so cultured, sensible and simple. There is a saying that one's character gets reflected in his work. It was there for everyone to see in 'Love Aaj Kal', which was so honest and sincere, just like Imtiaz," Rishi said.

If the project materialises, Ranbir will be working with yet another accomplished filmmaker. He made his debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Saawariya" and later featured in Siddharth Anand's "Bachna Ae Haseeno".

Currently, he is working with Raj Kumar Santoshi in "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", Prakash Jha in "Rajneeti", Shimit Amin for the forthcoming "Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year" and Ayan Mukerji in "Wake Up Sid".

When asked about it, Imtiaz said: "Honestly speaking, nothing has been finalised yet. Yes, Ranbir and I have been meeting each other for quite some time and have been bouncing off story ideas. Still, we are yet to close on a story line.

"I have always placed my story before anything else. Whether it is 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Jab We Met' or 'Socha Na Tha', the story has always been of paramount importance."

So is he or is he not signing Ranbir?

"I definitely want to work with him. However, I will announce my cast once the story is finalised. Making any comments before that would be immaterial and unwarranted," he said.

SONGS : KHALLBALLI

2009-08-16T01:48:00.000-07:00

Khallballi

	Khallballi	DOWNLOAD
	Zhalla Menu Zhala	DOWNLOAD
	Bhuri Bhuri	DOWNLOAD
	Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Zari Di Kurtiyan	DOWNLOAD
	Bhuri Bhuri - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Khallballi - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : GOLMAAL RETURNS - 2009

2009-08-16T01:42:00.000-07:00

Golmaal Returns

	Tha Kar Ke	DOWNLOAD
	Vacancy	DOWNLOAD
	Tu Saala	DOWNLOAD
	Meow	DOWNLOAD
	Meow - English Version	DOWNLOAD
	Vacancy - Kilogram Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Tha Kar Ke - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Meow - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Tu Saala - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Golmaal	DOWNLOAD
	Aage Peeche	DOWNLOAD
	Golmaal	DOWNLOAD
	Golmaal - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Rehja Re - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Golmaal - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : GHAJNI

2009-08-16T01:29:00.000-07:00

Ghajini

	Guzarish	DOWNLOAD
	Aye Bachchu	DOWNLOAD
	Kaise Mujhe	DOWNLOAD
	Behka	DOWNLOAD
	Latoo	DOWNLOAD
	Kaise Mujhe - Instrumental	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : AA DEKHEN ZARA

2009-08-16T01:20:00.000-07:00

Aa Dekhen Zara

	Gazab	DOWNLOAD
	Rock The Party	DOWNLOAD
	Power	DOWNLOAD
	Aa Dekhen Zara - Lounge Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Mohabbat Aapse	DOWNLOAD
	Power - Club Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Gazab - Club Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Aa Dekhen Zara (Neil Nitin Mukesh)	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : EK SE BURE DO

2009-08-16T01:18:00.000-07:00

Ek Se Bure Do

	Ishq Ki Zaat	DOWNLOAD
	Aisa Pehli Baar	DOWNLOAD
	Jaana Jaana	DOWNLOAD
	Ek Se Bure Do	DOWNLOAD
	Meri Har Ada Ke Charche	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : EK AADAT

2009-08-15T23:05:00.000-07:00

Ek Aadat

	Ek Aadat - Mika Singh	DOWNLOAD
	Ek Aadat - Female	DOWNLOAD
	Mujhe Teri Zaroorat Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Kyun Ho Gaya Ye Deewana	DOWNLOAD
	Ab Tere Bin Hum Jee Lenge	DOWNLOAD
	Mere Pyaar Se Gehra Samundar	DOWNLOAD
	Pyaar Kyun Ker Baithe	DOWNLOAD
	Ab Tere Bin Hum Jee Lenge - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Mujhe Teri Zaroorat Hai - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : CHAL CHALEIN

2009-08-15T06:15:00.000-07:00

Chal Chalein

	Shehar Hai Khoob Kya Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Uff Are Tu Mirch Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Tum Bhi Dhoondna	DOWNLOAD
	Gup Chup Shaam Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Jhoom Jhoom So Ja	DOWNLOAD
	Batladein Koi	DOWNLOAD
	Chal Chal Chal Ke	DOWNLOAD

TERA MERA RISHTA

2009-08-15T06:05:00.000-07:00

So many Punjabis are living in Canada that it will not be entirely wrong to call it another Punjab, outside Punjab. And our film deals with a love story that extends from one Punjab and goes up to the another. MEET, a Punjabi boy who lives at Vancouver is a total fun loving chap. Adventure is his second name. High speed bikes, racing cars, under water scuba diving, ice hockey, wild life photography and what not, you name any adventure and MEET is there to rock. He lives along with his Dad who owns berry-farms and his Mom who is into creative product designing business…. He is just an adventurous brat of his highly sophisticated Canadian family. Now lets see our girl Rajjo….. Rajjo is from Amritsar. She is a girl of principles, whose Dad Sardar Wariyam Singh has got stern belief in her morality. Family values & cultural priorities are very close to her heart. Come what may, she will never act in a way that will embarrass her family. A cute girl of her open hearted Punjabi family she is. What happens when MEET and Rajjo, from entirely different worlds come together….!! And fate brings them together for the first time in a punjabi wedding. Sophistication of Canada openly welcomes the openness of Punjab but in a mischevious way.. MEET, who never thinks twice before saying “I LOVE YOU” to a girl. Now meets Rajjo, for whom saying “I LOVE YOU” will be the biggest moment of her life. We progress our screenplay through the colourfull shaadi ka mahoul. As everything was going in a merry way, tale takes a sudden turn when Meet & Rajjo face a problem that they never ever expected to happen… And at this interval point, they got separated…. But destiny has something else to offer….. Meet is not ready to surrender in front of the fate…he will not let his love slip away in front of his eyes… And in his topsy-turvy ride of bringing the sophistication of Canada & openness of Punjab together,,,how he eventually manages to win his Rajjo….is the crux of our screenplay….where both of them just cant help asking each other….. ”TERA MERA KI RISHTA….”

My Name Is Khan isn’t about terrorism - SRK

2009-08-15T06:03:00.000-07:00

It has been speculated that the film is set in the aftermath of 9/11 and has SRK playing a Muslim man who becomes a terror suspect in the US. But the superstar denied it at the unveiling of the film’s first look.

Throwing light on the film’s subject, SRK told the mediapersons at the event: “Unlike the rumors, it’s not about terrorism or 9/11. It’s about a relationship between two people - between an individual and the State, and between an individual and the country. In short, three important components - love story, Islam and a mild form of autism - form the core of My Name Is Khan”

The movie has SRK playing a Muslim character named Rizwan Khan. Half of the film’s story is based on the story of a real couple in the US. The other half has been conceived by Karan Johar and screenplay writer Shibani Bhatija.

The film is slated for release next year.

Salman gives a beggar Rs 25000

2009-08-15T06:02:00.000-07:00

Salman Khan’s story of generosity is unending. He carries a heart of gold and always come forward to help the poor. While shooting at Bandra for Boney Kapoor's Wanted Salman's eyes fell upon a beggar who was lying on the street. He walked down the memory lane and recognized the person, he is the same man from whom he used to buy kites as a young.

Salman’s heart fall for the man, he went to him and asked whether he is the same man. The beggar was shocked to be recognized by the biggest Bollywood star. Salman Khan not only gave him a cash of Rs 25000 but also offered him clothes and food. The beggar was overjoyed to be recognized by him and thanked Salman for his gestures of generosity.

Salman might be called the bad boy of Bollywood but he is always ready to help the poor.

MOVIE SONG : RUSLAAN

2009-08-15T05:13:00.000-07:00

Ruslaan

	Maula Maula	DOWNLOAD
	Pyaar Ki Parsayee	DOWNLOAD
	Har Ek Lamhe	DOWNLOAD
	Maula Maula - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Har Ek Lamhe - Club Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Pyaar Ki Parsayee - Instrumental	DOWNLOAD

UpCOMING MOVIEs

2009-08-15T05:04:00.000-07:00

B.O. update: 'Kaminey' opens with a bang, 'Life Partner' picks up

2009-08-15T05:01:00.001-07:00

As expected, KAMINEY opened to an excellent response, garnering one of the best openings in recent times. Vishal Bhardwaj + Shahid Kapoor + 'Dhan Te Nan' have done the trick. The film is being liked immensely by the youth. The first day collections, excluding Mumbai and Pune, should be huge. Today [15th August] being Independence Day holiday, the business is expected to be superb again.

On the other hand, LIFE PARTNER had a 25% to 30% start across various screens. The film was affected due to the KAMINEY wave, but the business picked up from noon onwards. The 3 p.m. shows showed a jump at several screens and the evening and night shows were even better. The film is being liked by family audiences.

"I got on board with Life Partner while Rock On was still under production" - Prachi Desai

2009-08-15T04:55:00.001-07:00

By Satish Sundaresan, Bollywood Hungama News Network

Prachi Desai is someone, who, besides being an epitome of talent, is also a fragrant bouquet of talent, hard work, sincerity and dedication ...all of which comes gift-wrapped with a smile that cannot just launch a zillion ships, but also has the ability to change the directions of humongous whirlpools!

After having become a household name with the smash hit TV serial 'Kasamh Se', Prachi Desai went onto rock the Bollywood film industry with her smashing debut in Rock On. She is back with her second venture called Life Partner, in which she is paired opposite Tusshar Kapoor.

Bollywood Hungama caught up with this ever-so-chirping girl for an exclusive interview. Here are the excerpts:

Prachi, to start with, how has life been post, Rock On?
Different! It was great when Rock On had released. Everything around me was simply enormous. I just couldn't have asked for a better launch. But now, it feels that I am starting all over again. I am so used to doing TV; that getting adjusted to the medium of films is slightly taking its time. But as I said that the feeling of 'being there, doing that' is simply great!

The promos of Life Partner say that 'Gravity cannot be held responsible for people falling in love'. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement in real life?
I totally agree with the said statement. It's always said that 'Love is blind'. But I would like to rechristen it saying 'Love is blind...but marriage is an eye-opener' (laughs). Nobody ever says 'Rise in love'. It's always 'Fall in love'. It's only after you have been in love, that you gradually realize 'God! I have to be myself all over again!' That's why the promos have it stating even though everybody falls in love, but 'Gravity cannot be held responsible fore people falling in love'! (Laughs)

If it's not gravity, then, what is it?
Even I wonder as to what exactly that is! Whatever it is, I am sure that it's not dependent on the person's age. All that I can say is that everybody should fall in love to realize how wonderful the feeling of love is!

You just said that 'Everybody should fall in love'. So, with whom is Prachi Desai in love with?
It's very sad but true, that I am not seeing anybody right now! I am just 20 years old yaar! It will take me some more time to find the right person. But, I do confess that I have had my share of crushes....

How much of Life Partner's Prachi Jadeja is the real-life Prachi Desai?
Prachi Jadeja is a very contemporary girl having a very modern outlook. She is one girl who will stand up for herself and speak her mind. She is well educated and handles her father's business. And as far as the similarities between me and her goes, I think that 'working aspect' applies to me in real life too, as I too am a working girl. Plus like my character Prachi Jadeja, I too am a Gujarati in real life.

So much for similarities. Now, what is it that separates Prachi Jadeja from Prachi Desai?
Unlike Prachi Jadeja, I will not get into an arranged marriage. While Prachi Jadeja comes from a royal family, I come from a simple middle class family. And while I am in the process of getting my graduation done, Prachi Jadeja is a highly qualified girl from one of the best universities!

Prachi, it's a coincidence of sorts that Genelia's and yours last release (Jaane Tu... and Rock On respectively) were monstrous hits, which only means that people's expectations from Life Partner must be soaring all-time high. Does that make you nervous?
I am feeling very jittery. This time round, the excitement is little more than before. Believe me; I was nervous while shooting for the entire film. As you said, the expectations are bound to soar with Life Partner. While Genelia and I come with a background of super hits, Tusshar also comes with Golmaal Returns while Fardeen has No Entry behind him. In that case, all of us have a humongous hit film behind us. Having said that, I just hope that people go to the theatres with a clear mind and enjoy the film for what it is, rather than hoping for something magical coming out of each one of us. Life Partner is a group effort and not just of any one individual's! I just hope that it does extremely well at the Box-Office.

Life Partner comes from the stable of Rumi Jaffrey, whose last film God Tussi Great Ho was a B.O. disaster. Weren't you apprehensive about signing his Life Partner? And how was it working with Rumi?
I know for a fact that it's the second film that decides any actor's destiny at the B.O. And with me choosing Life Partner to be my second film, I better be sure of my role in this. The fact remains that I got on board with Life Partner while Rock On was still under production! It was pretty early then. But since Life Partner is Abbas-Mustan's first production venture, and also it was my chance to do comedy, as I was doing serious roles all this while, I thought of breaking out by doping this role.

Even though we haven't seen God Tussi..., we were confident of Rumiji, whose earlier ventures as a writer like Chalte Chalte, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi reflects his immense talent, which will be yet again seen in Life Partner.

Since Life Partner happens to be Abbas-Mustan's first stint as producers, how were they?
Frankly speaking, till then, I had only heard people saying that they are the sweetest men. But after I worked with them and spoke to them, I really found out as to why people term them as the sweetest human beings. I would like to call them as the 'Men in white', as they are pretty peaceful. Despite the fact that they are directors themselves, they just did not interfere in the film's proceedings.

There was some news doing the rounds that you were a bit uncomfortable doing some intimate scenes. How much of it is true?
Not really. Ever since this 'news' came in, I too have been wondering as to where did that come from. I would rather say that I felt embarrassed that I made my co-stars a little uncomfortable. Even though there were no intimate scenes in the film, I would say that every newcomer goes through this awkward phase, even at the slightest of an intimate scene. And maybe, it is this 'awkwardness' that the media has blown out of proportion!

Life Partner saw you working with Tusshar, Fardeen, Genelia and Govinda. What was your equation with them?
Since the film was made in a light hearted mode, the overall atmosphere was fun. To simply watch Govindaji perform his character was so much fun. Fardeen comes across and is royal and a pure gentleman, while Tusshar is an extremely hard working guy. Govindaji is hilarious while Genelia is 'Aditi', as that's how I can describe her, as Jaane Tu's memories are still fresh in my mind about Genie (Genelia). All in all, working with the whole gang was absolute fun.

Now that you are full-fledged into films, have you bid the final goodbye to TV?
Right now, I am not looking at going back to TV.

What if someone offers you a path-breaking role like that of Rani in Black or say Kareena in Jab We Met, will you still turn it down?
That would be a tough decision to make. But one thing is certain that, I will say yes or no to the TV offer depending upon what I am doing at that time. If I am free from all my film commitments and the role turns out to be as interesting as you said, then, you never know...

Now that you have worked on both the mediums (TV and films), what do you find as the major difference between the two?
Undoubtedly, it's the working pattern. While a film is planned, shoot, edit et al months in advance, all that it takes is a single Friday to decide if the film will sustain at the B.O. or not. Not just that, the Friday also happens to be a day that decides the fate of the actor from that movie till his/ her next film.
Whereas TV is totally different, whereby we shoot everyday, all the while fighting for the telecast and the TRPs. We do get a chance to improvise on our skill sets and we can also gauge if the serial is catering to the audiences' taste or not.

Every time, there's a film that has 2 heroines, there are always talks about the two heroines not getting along. But there was hardly any news about any friction between you and Genelia?
Touch wood! I am so glad that there are just two weeks for the release; such a story about any 'friction' hasn't come out. If ever any such story comes out, I will be so annoyed, because, I am sure that it will be only for publicity.

I am sure that any stories of friction between me and Genelia will be only for publicity
How does it feel when someone compares you with the two deadly Khans, viz. SRK and Aamir? Because, like SRK, you have proved that TV actors can be successful in Bollywood as well, while you have become as choosy as Aamir while signing films?
(Takes a long pause). I am at a staggering loss of words. I feel that it won't be justified to kind of put me in that position right now. It's also heartening to see Rajeev Khandelwal, who, besides SRK, is successful in making a mark in Bollywood. At the same time, I am happy that I am one of the initial actresses to have made it in Bollywood. And as far as me being compared to the great Aamir, I don't think it's fair at all, as I am not planning to do it that way. As a matter of fact, Life Partner was supposed to get released much earlier!

I am at a staggering loss of words
Lastly, how do you deal with criticism?
One really has to cut off at a certain point as it really makes you lose your head, if you allow all this to enter your system. Sometimes, one has to take things with a pinch of salt. Else, that person will go really mad!

Shah Rukh detained in US airport - over 'Khan' name

2009-08-15T04:52:00.001-07:00

New York/New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan was Saturday questioned for two hours at the Newark airport in the US over his surname and was freed only after Indian diplomats intervened.

The Indian government and entertainment industry reacted furiously after the 43-year-old actor, named by Newsweek last year as one of the world's 50 most powerful men, revealed how he was detained and stopped from even using his mobile telephone.

Speaking to CNN-IBN channel on telephone from the US, Shah Rukh appeared to shrug off the embarrassing episode saying he had suffered similar treatment previously too.

The incident happened as the hugely popular actor, whose fans number millions in India and abroad, was on his way to Chicago to attend an event related to India's Independence Day.

Other Bollywood stars like Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan too are set to attend the function.

"They checked me because I was an Asian," the actor said. "They wanted to know why I came to the US and where I am staying."

Shah Rukh's manager Niloufer Qureshi earlier told IANS over telephone from Mumbai: "He was detained because his surname is Khan. He was kept until officials from the Indian embassy intervened."

Asked if he got into trouble because of his giveaway Muslim name, Shah Rukh, who is married to a Hindu, said: "Certain countries have issues with my name." He quickly added: "I am very proud of my name."

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni denounced Shah Rukh's detention over religious grounds.

"I don't think that this manner of detaining (in the name of religion) is justified. But in the US, several examples have surfaced where frisking takes place more than required," she told reporters in New Delhi. "There should be a tit for tat response."

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, a close friend of Shah Rukh, said in Mumbai: "I am shocked and upset. I am feeling terrible."

Shah Rukh admitted that he became "greatly worried" as the American officials piled him with questions -- mainly about his travel to the US.

The actor said a large number of Indians, including organisers of the Chicago event, were waiting outside at the airport to receive him. Indian diplomats came to his rescue when they heard about his plight.

He said it was ironic that the incident happened on the eve of Aug 15 -- when freedom is celebrated by Indians.

"I personally feel it is over and done," he said, sounding conciliatory. Asked if he felt like reacting in a similar way, he replied: "If they want I can frisk Angelina Jolie when she is here (India)."

Undoubtedly one of Bollywood's biggest and most highly paid stars, Shah Rukh has acted in nearly 70 films in a career spanning 17 years.

Movie Review: Chal Chalein

2009-08-15T04:45:00.001-07:00

By Trade Guide, Bollywood Hungama News Network

Making an effective film that makes a social statement is a task which not many are able to master. It either creates ripples like TAARE ZAMEEN PAR or goes horribly wrong. CHAL CHALEIN attempts to tackle a new and interesting topic - parental pressure on children - but doesn't make much of an impact due to reasons...

* First being that the writer goes overboard and creates a non-believable situation.

* Second, the screenplay is repetitive in the first half. Post-interval too, once the court sessions start, it's repetitive again. The fare moves along at snail's pace. The biggest drawback is that the climax tries hard to throw a hard punch, but comes across as disarranged.

A group of eight boys and girls studying in the eleventh standard, playful, witty, yet rational are jolted when one of their friends Navneet commits suicide because of his parent's [Rati Agnihotri and Kanwaljeet] pressure, as he is interested in literature, but his father wants to see him as an engineer. The friends are worried about children committing suicide. They decide to do something to stop the suicides: They start a movement against parents and government.

A lawyer [Mithun Chakraborthy] helps these kids in their movement. The parents are annoyed obviously. The entire nation supports the children in this movement. Now it's the law that has to react.

Although the film has noble intentions, the film could have been a gripping fare had director Ujjwal Singh tackled the subject more realistically. Barring a few sequences, the film lacks the power to keep you engrossed. Mithun is good enough in his part. Mukesh Khanna, Anoop Soni and Shilpa Shukla enact their parts well. The kids are okay.

On the whole, CHAL CHALEIN is a dull fare with slim chances.

Ramu to make sequel to Agyaat, plot revealed

2009-08-14T04:21:00.000-07:00

Characteristically defiant as hell, Ram Gopal Varma intends to go ahead with a sequel to his just-released shiver giver Agyaat.

The film has garnered extremely mixed reviews. But ask Ramu if he cares.

"I'd have been seriously worried if the reviews had been favourable. The critics were just as harsh on my previous horror film Phoonk. It made enough profits to keep everyone happy."

Agyaat, says Ramu, was made at a budget of Rs 5 crores. The sequel would be marginally costlier to make. But again it would feature no major stars. "The jungle will again be the star of the film."

And the plot? Over to Ramu: "At the end of Agyaat my lead pair Nitin Reddy and Priyanka Kothari come out of the killer jungle. Agyaat 2 will begin with the pair telling the police what happened. Nitin accompanies the cops into the jungle and shows them how brutally the other members of his team were murdered. Now when he returns to the city the creature follows him."

This would be Ramu's second sequel after Sarkar Raj which followed Sarkar. The second film was received far more favourably than the first.

Explains Ramu, "I like to leave my options open. Most of my films are open-ended. I like to carry the story forward. I thought I'd make a sequel to Phoonk. But now I've decided to do a sequel to Agyaat instead. As for the sequel not being received properly I don't think that matters. "

Part of the sequel to Agyaat will take Ram Gopal Varma back to the Sangli jungles in Sri Lanka.

Says Ramu, "In Agyaat the challenge was to not show the murderous creature and still create panic and horror, as in The Blair Witch Project or John Carpenter's The Thing. I think the power of cinema lies in the power of the imagination. I've used the jungle as a subtext for the entity."

Critics have complained about the insubstantiality of the terror and horror in Agyaat. But that according to Ramu is its USP. "The challenge was to create horror from nothing. Ridley Scott once said that if you try to explain a supernatural experience you lose the thrill of it."

Telugu star Nitin Reddy who plays the lead in Agyaat is very excited about the sequel. Apparently he has been instructed to get into Rambo-like physical shape for Agyaat 2. "I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel. It'd be a treat working with RGV again. It was tough shooting in the Sangli jungles. We had a couple of injuries. Let's see what happens this time."

"Watching Kaminey on big screen is something else" - Priyanka Chopra

2009-08-14T03:59:00.000-07:00

"We are very afraid that piracy may affect our collections," says a concerned Priyanka Chopra because Kaminey is not releasing in Mumbai and Pune this Friday due to the Swine Flu scare. "As a citizen I'm worried (about Swine Flu), we all have to be careful and cautious. I hope once it's over people will come and watch the film." As has been reported earlier, due to the Maharashtra Government shutting theatres in Mumbai and Pune, Kaminey shall not be releasing before Sunday.

"The critics have really loved the film and we are hoping that people won't indulge in piracy and instead actually watch the film in theatres because the experience of watching Kaminey with its sound quality on big screen is something else. It will never be the same on pirated version. It's my request, we've put in our blood, heart and soul in the film, just support us, support the film, do justice to the movie," says Priyanka earnestly.

News Bytes Salman and Ranbir planned football match on Independence Day.

2009-08-14T03:37:00.000-07:00

Salman Khan with Ranbir Kapoor planned to spend time together this Independence Day on Saturday. Taking time off from his hectic shoot schedules on August 15, Salman is looking forward to the chutti. He intends to spend the day with his gang of boys playing football. He invited Ranbir when they were chatting at Mehboob Studio on Sunday afternoon.

Word has it that Salman is making sure that everything is planned perfectly for the match. He has already asked his younger brothers Arbaaz and Sohail to spread the word and they too are inviting their friends. As of now, joining the Khan brothers will be Ranbir, Dino Morea, Ashish Chaudhary, Vatsal Seth and music composers Sajid-Wajid. Many more actors and friends are expected to join the list.

Ranbir, of course, was super-excited as he is an ardent football fan. While the venue of the match is yet not known, sources say that the boys will play at one of the Bandra grounds.

SONGS : DADDY COOL

2009-08-14T03:29:00.000-07:00

Daddy Cool

	Daddy Cool	DOWNLOAD
	Nasha Nasha	DOWNLOAD
	Life Life	DOWNLOAD
	Nasha Nasha - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Daddy Cool - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Dekho Dekho Dil Ye Bole	DOWNLOAD
	Miss India Marti Mujhpe	DOWNLOAD

DESKTOP WALLPAPERS

2009-08-14T03:22:00.000-07:00

DESKTOP WALLPAPERS

2009-08-14T03:21:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:20:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:19:00.001-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:18:00.001-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:15:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:13:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:11:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-14T03:02:00.000-07:00

DESKTOP WALLPAPERS

2009-08-14T03:01:00.000-07:00

DESKTOP WALLPAPERS

2009-08-14T02:59:00.000-07:00

SONGS : TOSS

2009-08-13T12:50:00.000-07:00

Toss

	Ruppaia	DOWNLOAD
	Meri Khamoshi	DOWNLOAD
	Aish Aish	DOWNLOAD
	Abe Saale	DOWNLOAD
	Chalte Chalo	DOWNLOAD
	Abe Saale - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Aish Aish - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : DIL BOLE HADIPPA

2009-08-13T12:46:00.000-07:00

Dil Bole Hadippa

	Hadippa	DOWNLOAD
	Disco Wale Khisko	DOWNLOAD
	Ishq Hi Rab Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Bhangra Bistar	DOWNLOAD
	Gym Shim	DOWNLOAD
	Disco Khisko - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Hadippa - The Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : JAI VEERU

2009-08-08T06:13:00.000-07:00

Jai Veeru

	Sufi Tere Pyaar Mein	DOWNLOAD
	Aisa Lashkara	DOWNLOAD
	Agre Ka Ghagra	DOWNLOAD
	Dhun Lagi	DOWNLOAD
	Sufi Tere Pyaar Mein - Version II	DOWNLOAD
	Tenu Le	DOWNLOAD
	Dhun Lagi - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Dhun Lagi - Electro Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Sufi Tere Pyaar Mein - Rock Version	DOWNLOAD
	Tainu Le - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : KISSAN

2009-08-08T06:02:00.000-07:00

Kisaan

	Punjabi Munde	DOWNLOAD
	Humko Rehna Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Jhoomo Re Jhoomo	DOWNLOAD
	Neeche Saari Duniya	DOWNLOAD
	Waqt Ki Dhoop	DOWNLOAD
	Punjabi Munde - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : KAMBAKKHT ISHQ

2009-08-08T05:49:00.000-07:00

Kambakkht Ishq

	Om Mangalam	DOWNLOAD
	Lakh Lakh	DOWNLOAD
	Bebo	DOWNLOAD
	Kambakht Ishq	DOWNLOAD
	Kyun	DOWNLOAD
	Om Mangalam - Reprise	DOWNLOAD
	Lakh Lakh - Electro Dhol House Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Bebo - Club Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Kambakht Ishq - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Kyun	DOWNLOAD
	Welcome To Hollywood	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : NEWYORK (2009)

2009-08-08T05:22:00.000-07:00

New York (2009)

	Hai Junoon - K.K	DOWNLOAD
	Mere Sang	DOWNLOAD
	Tu Ne Jo Na Kaha	DOWNLOAD
	Aye Saaye Mere	DOWNLOAD
	Hai Junoon - Remix - K.K	DOWNLOAD
	Mere Sang - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Sam's Theme	DOWNLOAD
	New York - Theme	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : SHADOW

2009-08-08T05:17:00.000-07:00

Shadow

	Yaariyan	DOWNLOAD
	Masti	DOWNLOAD
	Shadow	DOWNLOAD
	Khumariyan	DOWNLOAD
	Rabba Rabba	DOWNLOAD
	Dil Ke Taar	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : MOHANDAS

2009-08-08T05:14:00.000-07:00

Mohandas

	Apni Khoyi Hui Pehchaan	DOWNLOAD
	Nadi Mein Ye Chanda	DOWNLOAD
	Bol Tu Kaun Hai Be	DOWNLOAD
	Kaho Na Kaho Aise Batiya	DOWNLOAD
	Bol Tu Kaun Hai Be - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Baras Ja	DOWNLOAD
	Janabe Ali - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Shake It - Dhol Mix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : TERE SANG

2009-08-08T04:52:00.000-07:00

Teree Sang

	I Will Be There For You	DOWNLOAD
	Morey Saiyan	DOWNLOAD
	Maula Mila De	DOWNLOAD
	Rab Milya	DOWNLOAD
	Miss Baabloo	DOWNLOAD
	Chal Mera Haath Pakad Le	DOWNLOAD
	Leja Lela	DOWNLOAD
	Laal Quile Ke Peeche	DOWNLOAD
	Tere Bin	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : KAMINEY

2009-08-08T04:47:00.001-07:00

Kaminey

	Dhan Te Nan	DOWNLOAD
	Pehli Baar Mohabbat	DOWNLOAD
	Kaminey	DOWNLOAD
	Fatak	DOWNLOAD
	Raat Ke Dhai Baje	DOWNLOAD
	Go Charlie Go - Theme Music	DOWNLOAD
	Dhan Te Nan - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Raat Ke Dhai Baje - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : LIFE PARTNER

2009-08-08T02:17:00.000-07:00

Life Partner

	Kuke Kuke	DOWNLOAD
	Teri Meri Yeh Zindagi	DOWNLOAD
	Aage Aage	DOWNLOAD
	Gunji Aangna Mein Shehnai	DOWNLOAD
	Poorza Poorza	DOWNLOAD
	Kuke Kuke - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Poorza Poorza - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : LUCK

2009-08-08T02:12:00.000-07:00

Luck

	Luck Aazma	DOWNLOAD
	Khudaya Ve	DOWNLOAD
	Jee Le	DOWNLOAD
	Aasma (Luck Is The Key)	DOWNLOAD
	Lagaa Le	DOWNLOAD
	Khudaya Ve - Radio Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Luck Aazma - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Jee Le - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Khudaya Ve - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : LUV AAJ KAL

2009-08-08T02:05:00.000-07:00

Love Aaj Kal (Original)

	Twist	DOWNLOAD
	Chor Bazaari	DOWNLOAD
	Aahun Aahun	DOWNLOAD
	Dooriyan	DOWNLOAD
	Ajj Din Chadheya	DOWNLOAD
	Thoda Thoda Pyaar	DOWNLOAD
	Main Kya Hoon	DOWNLOAD
	Twist - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Chor Bazari - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Aahun Aahun - Remix	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : FAST FORWARD

2009-08-07T22:02:00.000-07:00

Fast Forward

	Taali Bajao - Fast Forward Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Aankhon Ki Baat	DOWNLOAD
	Dil Mein Junoon (Zubeen Garg)	DOWNLOAD
	Tum Jo Mile	DOWNLOAD
	Namm Nigahon Se - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Aankhon Ki Baat - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Rangli Se Rangli	DOWNLOAD
	Fast Forward	DOWNLOAD
	Let The Music Play - Marascia Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Glassy	DOWNLOAD
	Rise Up Feat. Jaba - Club Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Rhythm Of Night - Original Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Mundiyan To Bach Ke	DOWNLOAD
	Nachna Onda Nei - Revisited	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : FOX

2009-08-07T11:20:00.000-07:00

Fox

	Jashn Jashn	DOWNLOAD
	Yaadein	DOWNLOAD
	Josh Josh	DOWNLOAD
	Advocat De Satan	DOWNLOAD
	Zindagi	DOWNLOAD

SONGS : WANTED

2009-08-07T10:56:00.001-07:00

Wanted
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	Love Me Love Me	DOWNLOAD
	Ishq Vishq	DOWNLOAD
	Dil Leke	DOWNLOAD
	Le Le Mazaa Le	DOWNLOAD
	Jalwa	DOWNLOAD
	Tose Pyaar Karte Hai	DOWNLOAD
	Most Wanted Track	DOWNLOAD
	Love Me Love Me - Mama Papa Mix	DOWNLOAD
	Ishq Vishk - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Dil Leke - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Jalwa On The House - Remix	DOWNLOAD
	Tose Pyaar Karte Hai - Remix	DOWNLOAD

WANTED SONGS

2009-08-07T10:56:00.000-07:00

LOVE ME LOVE ME : DOWNLOAD
ISHQ VISHQ : DOWNLOAD

movies preview : Kisaan, the story of a farmer.

2009-08-07T04:07:00.000-07:00

Movie Preview: Kisaan

By Bollywood Hungama News Network

This sweeping, melodramatic saga of a powerful father, and his two sons, presents an honest view of the rugged life and goals of a simple farming family against the lush green agricultural lands of modern day Punjab.

It begins with a Kisaan, Dayal Singh (Jackie Shroff), a widower who's immersed in the legacy of his ancestral lands as he raises two very different sons; Aman, (Arbaaz Khan) is formally schooled to become a city based lawyer while Jigar (Sohail Khan) through lack of funds and inclination towards anything other than farming is kept by his father's side.

When Sohan Seth (Dalip Tahil), a shrewd businessman, convinces many beleaguered farmers to sell their lands for his commercial interests some by using the violent tactics of the village's heavy hand, Nirmal (Romeo) it shatters the harmony of village life, and Dayal's family is jeopardized. Dayal Singh and his sons are locked into a battle of right; each is focused on their path to success. The brother's are pitted against each other with a different outlook of land and its value as the crisis in the village unfolds. The ground at their feet, is it Motherland or simply Property? It spin tails them down a direction they can never return from, leading to a shocking turn of events as their women Priya (Dia Mirza) and Titli (Nauheed Cyrusi) add to the drama and conflict. In the struggle of land and brotherhood, tragedy befalls forcing each man to re-examine his convictions.

Is blood thicker than water?

Will loyalty and honor outlast stubbornness and pride?

Because land, land will outlast them all.

Kisaan, the story of a farmer.

UP COMING MOVIES

2009-08-07T04:05:00.000-07:00

MOVIE : PERFECT MATCH

2009-08-07T04:03:00.000-07:00

Characters:

Anubhav Anand: Aman
Aman is a talented young architect who has been raised by his loving uncle (Mr.Bhalla) ever since he came to America as a young child. While working toward his dream of having his own architecture firm, Aman life's takes a beautiful turn when he bumps into his perfect match Neha. Not to be bothered by such trivial concerns such as family involvement in his relationship, Aman beings to lose sight of what is truly important while pursuing his career goals. It isn't he realizes the true extent of the love his Uncle has for him that he beings to understand the real meaning of family.

Nandana Sen: Neha
A beautiful, charming and intelligent girl, Neha sweeps Aman off his feet at first sight. As an only child, she feels that her family's opinion on her preferred match is as important as her own. When she realizes that her father (Mr. Patel) is not so crazy about Mr. Bhalla, she and Aman try anything to just get them to get along.

Boman Irani: Mr. Patel
A conventional family man, Mr. Patel runs a motel in suburban Southern California. A proud father of his only daughter Neha, Mr. Patel would go to any extent to keep his daughter happy. Any extent that does not extend beyond his simple, disciplined, vegetarian, alcohol-free lifestyle. All it takes is one meeting with his counterpart Mr. Bhalla to draw the line and call Neha & Aman's perfect match a Mismatch.

Anupam Kher: Mr. Bhalla
A loud and colorful personality, Mr. Bhalla lives a full life with his family in suburban Southern California. The things that drive this family man are great food (non-vegetarian), great jokes and Jack Daniels. Mr. Bhalla has raised his nephew Aman as his own child and is elated to meet the parents (The Patel) of his preferred match. It takes one meeting of the hyper-vibrant Mr. Bhalla and the conventional Mr. Patel for them to realize that this is the perfect Mismatch.

Susan Smythe: Amy
With a lot of spunk, this pretty young lady tries to out everything that's going on in Neha's life. A good friend and a great listener, Amy is enchanted by Neha's colorful stories of her family and relationship.

David E. Webb: Dave
A loyal and true friend to Aman, Dave is almost Indian himself. Finding great joy in being around Aman's family, Dave makes it a point to be at all the family gatherings.

Rashmi Rustagi: Mrs. Patel
An ever loving and caring mother, Mrs. Patel is a bit more lenient than her husband. Coming from a woman's point of view, Mrs. Patel is a little better equipped to understand what her daughter is going though and tries to convince her husband to see the light.

Sheel Gupta: Preeti
The perfect little sister, Preeti and Aman share a close bond. Cute and bubbly, this young lady has an endless supply of love for family and especially her brother helping him thought the toughest of times.

Perfect Mismatch Ranjita Chakravarty: Mrs. Bhalla
An over-protective mother of her daughter Preeti, ever-loving aunt to Aman, and the one keeping the Bhalla house close to sanity, Mrs. Bhalla is someone every lady will relate to.

Synopsis

Aman (Anubhav Anand), a talented young architect, raised by his uncle has all the love and care a family could offer, even if he does take it for granted. While working towards his very own dream, his life takes a beautiful turn when he bumps into the perfect girl Neha (Nandana Sen). The two fall in love, and nothing seems able to come between them.

Nothing, that is, until it comes time for their families to meet. Sparks fly. Every known disaster strikes when the hyper-vibrant Mr.Bhalla (Anupam Kher) and the rigidly-conventional Mr. Patel (Boman Irani) meet and their differences become hilariously apparent. The two are woefully mismatched from the start. Disapproval inevitably comes when the two fathers lock horns, but the lovebirds, true to their feelings, are ready to do anything to make their dreams come true. They must find a way to bring their families together which leads to a comical series of misadventures of the two disapproving, faultfinding fathers.

Between the struggles of making his career dreams a reality and bringing two families together, Aman realizes the true definition of family and what it really means to love someone.

The movie is a passionate view of hilariously star-crossed romance while never forgetting the importance of family, culture, and staying true to one's emotions. Join Mr. Bhalla, Mr. Patel, Aman & Neha, along with their families as they celebrate life, love and everything in between.

Subhash K. Jha on Jashnn .

2009-08-07T04:02:00.000-07:00

Film: "Jashnn"; Cast: Adhyayan Suman, Shahana Goswami, Anjana Sukhani, Humayun Saeed; Director: Raksha Mistry and Hasnain S. Hyderbadwala; Rating: ***

Rejoice! The Bhatts are back with a film that rips a hole in the heart and lodges itself deep into your consciousness...for a bit at least.

It's hard to move away from the territory of trauma that Bhatt perennially creates for his characters. His protagonists suffer because they allow themselves the luxury of feeling and hurting in an utterly self-centred way.

In a marked departure from the sacrificial mother figures of our movies, the film's central character Nisha (played with gut-wrenching brutal honesty by Shahana Goswami) is shown to be a rich man's mistress not because of her kid brother but because, as she roars in one of the narrative's soul-piercing highest-pitched sequences, she has gotten so used to luxuries she can't stand in queue for buses any more.

"Jashnn", like Mahesh Bhatt's "Jannat" before it, wallows in the transparent hunger of today's lifestyle and how far individuals are ready to go in pursuit of the next thrill.

At its heart, "Jashnn" is a simple story about four troubled people tied together in a baffling labyrinth of complicated emotions.

As Adhyayan Suman, rising to the challenge of playing the author-backed role of Aakash -- 'didi's ladla' and destiny's unfavoured wannabe Michael Jackson -- says to his spunky girlfriend (a never-say-why girl who moves in with her guy in his garage music room): "Your brother was supporting my sister. Now you're supporting me. What a family we are!"

Bhatt's people are never afraid of facing the truth about themselves, no matter how ugly. And it can't get any uglier than the sequence where Akaash -- angry, embittered, cornered and moneyless -- steals from a woman's purse in a bar to pay for his drinks.

There is a redemptive counterpoint to this hideous moment of compromise. There always is. And when it comes in "Jashnn", you feel like applauding our young hero's proclivity to look life in all its garish shades straight in the eye.

In what could be considered the best re-launch since Mallika Sherawat in the Bhatts' "Murder", Adhyayan gets a role with a graph and grip that most newcomers fantasise about.

Adhyayan surrenders himself completely to the bum musician's inner world, emerging with emotions that lie buried too deep for tears, fears and jeers. He cries openly and feelingly for his lost and redeemed dignity, he makes love to his girlfriend with the same tender look in his eyes as when he cuts a cake with his sister. He grits his teeth when his sister is insulted for her parasitical life as a rich man's mistress. He rejoices when she is liberated. He's a Mahesh Bhatt hero.

Shahana, the truest new-millennium inheritor of Shabana Azmi's histrionic kingdom, goes through the role of squalid dependency and emotional liberation with a velocity of expressions that expand the screen space into a universe of articulated angst.

Of course, the dialogues help. Shahana's sequence where she tells a cheesy guy she wants to be something better than meat in the market is proof enough of her capabilities.

It's interesting to see Anjana Sukhani turn a routine role of the spoilt but eventually sobered-down heiress into an area of interesting possibilities. The girl is spirited and plays her part with a determined relish.

The film's other protagonist Humayun Saeed hams his way through most of the material. He isn't to be blamed all the time. Some of his sequences lack the insightful intensity of what the writers offer the other principal characters. And to see this villain weeping in repentance at the end kind of takes away from the sting and bite of the tangy dish on contemporary compulsions that the Bhatts have prepared for posterity.

Mention must be made of the actor who plays Aakash's best friend Sukesh. The boy gets the point.

It isn't as though "Jashnn" has something new to say. If you've been observing the cinema of Mahesh Bhatt you'd know they secrete dark recesses of resonant emotions serving more as mirrors for the mores of our times rather than just vehicles to get audiences into titillated submission.

The women in Mahesh Bhatt creations are extraordinarily striking creatures. And there are two such women in "Jashnn". One is a tortured mistress of the night. The other is a wealthy woman who lives with her struggling boyfriend and refuses to abort her illegitimate baby.

A scar is borne. The womb is a wonderfully warm place to tell screen stories about people who manoeuvre out of materialistic morass in redemptive rhythms.

Co-directors Raksha Mistry and Hasnain Hyderabadwala have here created a parable of pain written across the theme of a musician's journey from rejection to victory.

Movie Review: Dekh Re Dekh

2009-08-07T04:01:00.000-07:00

Some stories seem very interesting on paper, but lose their sheen on celluloid. That's the problem with DEKH RE DEKH. The idea could've translated into an engrossing fare, but the story development as also its execution leaves a lot to be desired. Even its short running time doesn't salvage the situation.

Babli's marriage in a rich family has already turned into a nightmare and she is back home after getting divorced. But a robbery involves her childhood friend Shyam into her plan; Shyam also is in need of money to bribe the minister for a government job. At this juncture, one more character joins them, Yadav, a struggling politician in need of money for his party fund to get ticket for election. Since they have no experience of robbery, they plan to involve a professional thief in the mission: Charan.

DEKH RE DEKH establishes the characters well, but the screenplay unravels in such a casual manner that it becomes the biggest drawback as it moves further. One can never tell when the film rolls into flashback mode and back. It's only later that you realize that there actually were flashbacks and by that time, you've already lost track of where the story is headed.

The film's tagline states 'laughter behind darkness' but neither does the film make you laugh, nor is it a dark subject from any angle. The comedy just doesn't evoke mirth. Music is irksome.

Vijay Raaz is the best of the lot. He's excellent. Gracy Singh is plain average. Siddhartha Koirala is just about okay. Raghubir Yadav does a fine job.

On the whole, DEKH RE DEKH is not the type that would catch the viewer's eye.

The first promo of 'Blue' will be unveiled with 'Kaminey' next week!

2009-08-07T03:59:00.000-07:00

The coming weeks will witness the release of some hugely-anticipated films. The first promo of WANTED has met with tremendous response, with the aam junta greeting the promo with rare enthusiasm. This writer is confident that the first promo of Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision's BLUE, directed by Anthony D'Souza, will also be welcomed with whistles and claps. In fact, the first promo will be unveiled on 14th August with KAMINEY.

While on BLUE, a section of the industry feels that the film won't make it in Diwali since the actors have yet to dub for the film and also A.R. Rahman has not recorded the background score yet. It's far from true, since Akshay Kumar has already completed his dubbing, while Sanju and Katrina are expected to dub in the forthcoming week.

Also, the maestro, Rahman, has started recording the background score in Chennai. Sure, the CG work will take time, but the makers are 100% sure that BLUE will hit the screens on the scheduled date, on 16th October. That should put an end to all speculation vis-à-vis the release date of this biggie.

UP COMING MOVIES

2009-08-07T03:58:00.001-07:00

Joginder Tuteja on 'Sankat City'

2009-08-07T03:54:00.000-07:00

Film: "Sankat City"; Director: Pankaj Advani; Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Anupam Kher, Rimi Sen, Chunkey Pandey, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Rahul Dev, Yashpal Sharma, Hemant Pandey, Jehangir Khan, Manoj Pahwa; Rating: ***

"Sankat City" is one of those rare movies that have a dozen odd characters, all of whom are not just connected to one another but even contribute to the film's main plot. This is the reason why none of them can be called a supporting actor since they are all the principal protagonists in the film.

Let's begin with the least known names first. If one leaves out Hemant Pandey (Philip Fattu) then the brain child of the climax of "Sankat City" would go missing. If one ignores Jehangir Khan (Lovely) then the muscle power would lose its meaning. If Manoj Pahwa (Gogi Kukreja) is removed from the plot, then the story won't move forward. And if Yashpal Sharma's (Pachisia) importance is forgotten then the entire 'con' angle would be diluted.

All credit to debutante writer-director Pankaj Advani who brings them all together along with a more experienced star cast and spins a tale that is as original as it gets. Yes, Advani has carefully studied Guy Ritchie's way of filmmaking - "Snatch", "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" - something which clearly reflects in the way he has spun the tale of "Sankat City".

So what you get to see is a series of events that are all related to one another with practically every scene beginning from where the previous one left. There are no 'jump movements' in the narrative, which could have been a possibility had an amateur been at the helm of affairs.

Advani keeps things under check for most part of the film's narrative.

What mars the film to an extent though are the production values, which can be termed below average. Lack of funds is clearly visible in all departments - whether it is art direction, choreography, sets or locations.

Two years back we saw "Johnny Gaddaar", which was again a thriller and made a much better impression since it boasted of neat visuals. In case of "Sankat City", lack of visual appeal proves to be a major hindrance.

But this is compensated by a good storyline that keeps you involved for most of the film. While the initial portions of the movie are a cracker, what with a dozen odd characters being introduced, what keeps the wheels moving is the entire 'money' angle - The way different people are connected to the same amount of money is brilliantly executed.

Around the interval point the grip becomes a little loose while in the second half there is a see-saw in the narrative. The climax is well-spun though and comes with good twists and turns.

Also, the ending of "Sankat City" is a little too sudden. An epilogue would have perhaps made it an even more entertaining watch.

Still, it's the collective prowess of Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon and Rimi Sen that makes "Sankat City" a comfortable one time watch at the least.

UP COMING MOVIES

2009-08-07T03:51:00.000-07:00

JAIL

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2009-08-07T03:46:00.000-07:00

TUM MILE

SIKANDAR

FOX

FAST FORWARD

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2009-08-07T03:40:00.000-07:00

DO KNOT DISTURB

DIL BOLAY HADIPA

DADDY COOL

ALLADIN

ACID FACTORY

'Let Suparn run the show' - Sanjay Gupta advises curious Aftab

2009-08-07T03:35:00.001-07:00

During the shooting of Acid Factory, one of the actors in the action multi starrer, Aftab Shivdasani, challenged director Suparn Verma's entire shot taking approach. He got into a lengthy debate post which producer Sanjay Gupta announced it loud and clear that Suparn was the man in charge and his authority won't be questioned thereafter.

Says a prominent crew member who wished to be unnamed, "This was during the South Africa shoot of Acid Factory. A pivotal scene featuring both Aftab Shivdasani and Fardeen Khan was being shot. It was a high tension scene that involved two cameras - a steadycam and hand held."

"While Suparn was directing the scene, Aftab was very curious to know how he would eventually cut it. He kept challenging Suparn, so much so that the debate went on for a good half an hour."

Though Suparn wasn't quite pleased with the way the entire conversation was going, he kept his cool and had a word with Aftab only after pack up.

"I can understand where he was coming from. It was indeed a very unorthodox way of shot taking and something very different from the routine way of doing things. It was okay for Aftab to have some questions about it", says Suparn who has earlier directed Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena [Fardeen Khan, Koena Mitra, Firoz Khan], again a thriller.

He did make his stand clear though. "When the day's shoot ended, I met him and suggested that whenever he had any doubts in future, he could have a discussion with me after pack up but not on the sets. It isn't fair for anyone to keep the shoot on hold for even one minute."

Suparn informs that he had worked hard on designing the entire film in his mind and he had every single frame cut out for him even before the film's shoot began.

"This is why I was so confident about the film", he adds, "I told Aftab that he didn't have to worry since the entire factory set was custom made while keeping under consideration the shot division. I had spent 3 months with Nitish Roy, the production designer, to get it all right. I requested Aftab to just concentrate on acting and he too was cool once he understood the way I was going to shoot the film. We shook hands, hugged each other and it was back to business the next day."

However, the story didn't end here. There was more to come once the production crew informed Sanjay Gupta, who was at that time stationed in Mumbai for some work, about the entire hold up in film's shoot due to the lengthy debate.

Informs the source, "Once he heard what had transpired on the sets, Sanjay Gupta immediately wanted the message to reach out to the entire cast and crew of the film. He called up Aftab and categorically told him that he had complete confidence in Suparn's abilities."

"Yes, Sanjay did call up Aftab and then later me", confirms Suparn, "That's one call that I cherish most since Sanjay reinforced his trust in me. He told me that he was standing behind me like a rock and wanted me to make the film in the way I wanted it. In fact when he saw the final cut of Acid Factory, his face said it all. He felt really proud of the film. I am happy that I was able to justify the confidence he had shown in me".

All is well that ends well. Ultimately the very scene for which Aftab had his doubts is now the actor's favorite scene.

Laughs Suparn, "We happily chatted about the film once we saw the final cut together. Aftab was candid enough to admit that it turned out to be his favorite scenes from the film. I was truly humbled."

Starring Fardeen Khan, Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani and Danny Denzongpa along with Dia Mirza, Acid Factory is a Suparn Verma film of a Sanjay Gupta production and is all set to hit the screens on 2nd October.