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Ever since Asin signed for the Aamir Khan starrer 'Ghajini' the young actress has been in the news rather consistently. With 'Ghajini' slated for worldwide release on Christmas day, the actress has spoken to the press about her Bollywood experience. Asin who starred alongside Suriya in the Tamil version has essayed the same role in the Aamir Khan starrer as well. Reacting to loads of news that emanated recently about Aamir giving her Hindi tuitions and the way her character has been designed in the Hindi version Asin said that her character is pretty much the same as it is in Tamil. As for Aamir giving her Hindi tuitions, the actress said she needed absolutely no tuition as her Hindi is quite fluent. 'I studied in Naval Public School and my Hindi is quite good' she declared. On how she was selected for 'Ghajini' (Hindi version), the actress said that Aamir was impressed by her performance when a special screening of the film was arranged by direct

The film industry and movie buffs are pinning their hopes on Shah Rukh Khan to deliver the next big hit of the year with the upcoming ' Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ', the advance bookings of which have been 'terrific'. 'The response for bookings is terrific,' Sanjeev Kohli, director and CEO of Yash Raj Films, the production company behind the film, told IANS. According to a source from multiplex chain PVR, the bookings for 'Rab Ne...', which has a running time of three hours and 46 minutes, are much better than the past few releases. 'The situation has been quite gloomy in the past weeks except for bookings for 'Dil Kabaddi'. So, we are looking forward to this film ('Rab Ne...'). It might be a saviour in these times and be the next hit of this year,' the source said. Most multiplexes like PVR and Satyam have reserved multiple auditoriums and time slots for the screening of the film and are receiving a positive response for advance booki

It was too much for Emraan Hashmi and he stormed out of the sets of ‘ Raaz 2 ’ when he was kept waiting on the sets while Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman were locked in their vanity van. The duo had been there for about two hours despite the fact that they were required for the shoot. Initially, Emraan waited patiently for them. Director Mohit Suri also sent some production guys to knock on the vanity van’s door to remind them of the shoot. But when the wait stretched for over two hours, Emraan was fuming and unstoppable. He abandoned the sets leaving the shoot in a huff. When Kangana and Adhyayan realized their folly, they were embarrassed and apologized profusely but Emraan had already left the sets.

Both Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor were out of the country busy shooting for their upcoming films when the unfortunate incident took place in Mumabi. The duo have expressed their anger, grief and bitterness through letters. Have a look at what they have to say:- Kareena Kapoor writes : 7000 miles away and very, very angry. On Wednesday, 26th November, when the terrorists attacked Mumbai, I was getting ready to start my day 7000 miles away in Philadelphia. I got a call from my sister saying there are bomb blasts in Mumbai. It was an eerie feeling. Seven years ago, we were in India following the news coverage of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. Today, I was in the US, following the news coverage of the 26/11 attack on India’s financial capital. CNN was carrying live coverage of the attacks. In the days that have followed the 26th of November, I have felt a surge of mixed emotions. Sadness at the loss of lives and property. Admiration for our police, armed fo

It was the huge crowd gathered in Mumbai near Taj Hotel protesting against the Mumbai killing and casual attitude of the government that led to the 26th November 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai. Diya Mirza along with Neha Dhupia and other celebrities from the city took with common mass of the city to express their solidarity and condolences with people who were killed in the heinous act of fanaticism. The protestors were marching through the city bearing signs and flags with an appeal to the people of the nation to rally against the country’s politicians. Though the rally was more focused on a need for peace yet it displayed anger and disappointment within the people and against the government.

Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif has now won the coveted title of sexiest Asian woman in the world this year in a weekly based in the UK. Last year's topper, actress Bipasha Basu has now fallen to number two. Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has now won the coveted title of sexiest Asian woman in the world this year in a weekly based in the UK. Last year's topper, actress Bipasha Basu has now fallen to number two. Kaif landed on the top of a list of ten in a yearly roundup held by the Eastern Eye, a leading Anglo Asian publication. The judging panel included Brianna Ragel, editor of Asian Woman Magazine and FHM India's former editor Farhad Dadyburjor. According to Hamant Verma, Eastern Eye's editor, "Katrina Kaif's natural beauty and easy charm has enabled stock to rise in Bollywood. This has resulted in a number of lucrative offers, and appearances in films that proved to be box-office hits." Katrina, who grew up in the British capital, landed one notch

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has now won the coveted title of sexiest Asian woman in the world this year in a weekly based in the UK. Last year's topper, actress Bipasha Basu has now fallen to number two. Despite her sweet girl next door looks and endearing smile, Katrina Kaif is a fiend when it comes to work. The actress does not like a single minute going waste during a shoot. So imagine Katrina's disgust when the director is compelled to cancel the day's shooting due to reasons beyond reach. Despite her sweet girl next door looks and endearing smile, Katrina Kaif is a fiend when it comes to work. The actress does not like a single minute going waste during a shoot. So imagine Katrina's disgust when the director is compelled to cancel the day's shooting due to reasons beyond reach. A unit member recalls an incident on the set of Ajab Pyar Ki Ghazab Kahaani . "It was pouring cats and dogs that day. Rajkumar Santoshi had no choice but cancel the shooting

The overseas marked for Indian films, so far largely confined to North America, UK, Middle East and Australia, now include a lot of Europe as Shah Rukh Khan's increasing fan base craves for 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.' The overseas marked for Indian films, so far largely confined to North America, UK, Middle East and Australia, now include a lot of Europe as Shah Rukh Khan's increasing fan base craves for 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.' Photo Credit: YRF December 08, 2008, (Sawf News) - The overseas marked for Indian films, so far largely confined to North America, UK, Middle East and Australia, now include a lot of Europe as Shah Rukh Khan's increasing fan base craves for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi . Bollywood films have become increasingly popular in UK and USA thanks to the growing Indian Diaspora and most films are released in these two countries on the same day as in India. In recent years, the Middle East, as well Australia and New Zealand have also emerged as flourishi

The hero : Hrithik Roshan, who was seen this year in just one flick Jodhaa Akbar , was the first guest at Farhan Akhtar's talk show. The show will be on air soon at NDTV Imagine.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is a favourite icon of Polish youth and all his films are lapped up eagerly in Poland. Now, a biography of the Indian actor has been translated in the Polish language and received very well. Massive publicity has been given to film journalist Anupama Chopra's book King of Bollywood throughout Poland. Lifesized posters of Shah Rukh Khan with the book title, King of Bollywood , have been displayed at the underground stations in Warsaw and all important places in big cities. Word of mouth publicity is also adding to the book's sales. Shah Rukh's popularity among Polish youth began with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham when it was released in January 2005 with Polish subtitles. It was the first megahit from Bollywood that enchanted the Polish people. Since then most of Shah Rukh's films have been superhits in Poland, whether it was Dil Se , Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna or the evergreen Main Hoon Na . To cash in on Shah Rukh's popularity, the most

Priyanka Chopra has hit the bull’s eye with Dostana and Fashion and now the Desi Girl is maha excited about her upcoming Ashuthosh Gowarikar’s movie ‘What’s your Rashi’ with Harman Baweja. The reason behind the excitement is that, Priyanka will be seen enacting 12 unique characters that are based on 12 rashis- zodiac signs. Priyanka reveals, “It’s a romantic comedy and my character is something nobody’s ever played in Indian cinema, no female heroine for sure.” Well the news does sound interesting, I hope the movie turns out interesting too.

Hansika Motwani recently suffered from a broken ligament and hence has been advised bed-rest, but the pain did not let down Hansika’s spirit as she enjoyed her graduation day. 17-year-old Hansika says, “Mom allowed me to become an actor on the condition that I would continue with my studies. So that’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m only too happy to be a graduate now!” Graduate at the age of 17??? I wonder which course she got herself rolled into that made her a graduate really fast.

Ayesha Takia was supposed to wed restaurateur Farhan Azmi on Christmas Eve but her wedding has now been postponed to mid-2009. All this thanks to the terror attacks in Mumbai. The groom, Farhan confirmed the news saying,”Ayesha is currently in Greece shooting a song for Boney Kapoor’s Wanted. The groom-to-be confirms, “When Ayesha heard the news of the attacks, she broke down. Dad (SP party leader Abu Azmi), was in a hospital recuperating from an operation; he too started crying when he heard about the terrorist attacks. None of us are in the mood for any celebrations this year. Our mood is too grim and somber. There can be no wedding celebrations as of now maybe mid-2009 and that too it will be a small and private affair.” Farhan adds, “We are all shaken up by what happened. I saw it happening next door, as Nariman House is seven buildings away from our home and very close to the Taj and Oberoi hotels. When the Oberoi was sealed, many guests came from there to Koyla and Café Basili

Aamir Khan had written that he was shocked, heartbroken, helpless and angry post the Mumbai terror attack that killed around 200 people. Now, the sudden death of his sound engineer H Sridhar has only added to his depression. Reliable industry sources say, Aamir has temporarily suspended all the promotional activities revolving around the release of his forthcoming film Ghajini. "Aamir was shooting the night when the terror attack happened. He went back home immediately. He was in front of the television looking at the tragedy unfold and obviously he got depressed looking at the gory massacre. He did not go to work the next day despite having lots to do as he was just not in the right frame of mind to work," says an insider. The source adds: "He doesn't seem to have revived from the shock as he cancelled his official meetings on Ghajini. He was of the opinion that he cannot work and carry on his routine life when in one part of the city people were getting affected an

Sharman Joshi, who will reunite with 'Rang De Basanti' co-star Aamir Khan in Rajkumar Hirani's upcoming venture 'Three Idiots', says working with the superstar "is purely a treat." "Working with Aamir all over again is truly a treat. He is a superb actor. We had a great time working in 'Rang De Basanti' and in this film we have kind of taken up from where we left off," Sharman told IANS in an interview. "We had lots of fun, on and off the sets of 'Three Idiots'. It's kind of a reunion since R. Madhavan who was with us in 'Rang De...' is also a part of the film," he added. The film, which is loosely based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller "Five Point Someone", is being produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and stars Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani also in pivotal roles. Sharman made his film debut in 1999 with 'Godmother', which had Shabana Azmi in the title role, and received rave reviews for hi

Corporates may deny and individual producers may pretend that nothing is amiss but the fact is that all is not well. Every corporate is re­thinking about its commitments and, if need be, even backing out of committed films which it had contracted to either produce jointly with individual producers or distri­bute all over India. Eros is tight-lipped about Vijay Galani’s 'Veer', starring Salman Khan and being directed by Anil Sharma, but the fact is that the company is reworking on the budget. If the period film has to move forward, the stars and technicians, it is learnt, would have to slash their prices. Eros has also kept several other productions on hold. Big is asking the produ­cers with whom it had entered into joint venture deals, to look for distributors as it may not be inclined to release the film in the various territories. Indian Films has reportedly taken a decision internally, to lie low and refrain from acquiring films for worldwide distribution, no matter what!

It is believed that producer Boney Kapoor used to have butterflies in his stomach when his lead actor Salman Khan used to run off early in the evening from the sets of Wanted Dead Or Alive . But what made Salman do that? If you think he used to spend evenings partying with his friends then you are wrong. Salman was shooting in Greece with actor turned director Prabhu Deva for Wanted Dead Or Alive . “He loved the natural beauty that Greece had to offer and that inspired Salman Bhai to get into some landscape painting. He used to disappear in the evening from the set as soon as they finished the shoot. Salman thoroughly enjoyed painting in Greece,” reveals a unit hand. Apparently Salman, who has earlier made semi religious paintings, has changed his style. This is for the first time he indulged in landscape painting which he has never done before. It is believed that a painter conveys his feelings through his paintings, it’s only after we have a look at Sallu’s paintings

Bollywood superstar SRK today became the first Indian actor to be conferred on a prestigious Malaysian title. Wearing a traditional black and gold Malay outfit (Baju Melayu and samping) and headgear, Khan received the title of "Datuk" (equivalent to British Knighthood) from the governor of Malaysia's southern Malacca state. Baju Melayu is similar to a kurta pajama, while 'samping' is a piece of cloth men tie around the waist and which falls to the length of the long shirt. The 43-year-old actor, who has a large fan base among the Malays, held the estimated 1,000 guests at the investiture spellbound as he received the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM), conferred on him and 76 others. The actor kept waving to his fans as he was escorted into the hall. The Bollywood icon was the focus of attention as media and fans clicked away using cameras from their seats. The actor will be referred to as Datuk Shahrukh Khan in Malaysia and will be addressed as Datuk. Each Malaysia

Aamir Khan’s hindi version of ‘Ghajini’ is the most awaited film of this year, which will be released on December 25, 2008. Moreover, Aamir Khan’s macho look in the movie has impressed audiences a lot. Seems like many others, sleek promos of ‘Ghajini’ and Aamir Khan’s look have left an impact on SRK’s mind. The rumor is that Bollywood Badshah has now zeroed in on Aamir and he is very much excited to do a film with Mr. Perfectionist. Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran who has shot the actor’s projects ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ and ‘My Name is Khan’ is said to have recommended Murugadoss. A few people from Shahrukh’s Red Chillies Entertainment met him recently to talk about some screenplays. But, things would be decided by first week of January 2009 after the finals results of ‘Ghajini’ are out. In fact South Indian Actress Asin, the female actress in ‘Ghajini’, has given her sanction that she would give her dates to the project. Reportedly the filmmaker had plans to work with Southern a

The rise of unheroic heroes may well be attributed to the current climate in the Hindi film industry, where every producer, distributor and exhibitor is driven by the numbers game, writes Derek Bose We have had actors. And we have had stars. We have also had star-actors like Balraj Sahni, Sanjeev Kumar and Naseeruddin Shah. Others like Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan could perhaps be called ‘acting-stars’, since they have already attained stardom and are only now concentrating seriously on their craft as actors. But what would you call such emerging talent as Vinay Pathak, Kay Kay Menon, Shreyas Talpade, Ranvir Shorey and Rajat Kapoor? They are no doubt gifted artistes. But they have not been around long enough for audiences to gauge their versatility or histrionic strengths in adequate measure. Moreover, they do not possess the looks, charisma or the fan following most established stars enjoy. And yet, they are showing up unfailingly in every other Hindi film hitting the screen the

India's top Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan will star in a new movie exploring the issue of Islam in the post 9/11 world and the misperception that all Muslims are terrorists. "My Name is Khan" tells the story of six people with Muslim surnames who suffer suspicion and prejudice years after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. "The movie is about a Muslim person's strife (in telling) people that 'my name is Khan but I am not a terrorist'," Khan told reporters after being conferred the governors' award in the southwestern Malaysian state of Malacca in recognition of his 2001 film "One 2 Ka 4", which was set there and boosted its profile as a tourist destination. The Indian Muslim actor, whose wife is Hindu, also condemned religious fundamentalism and denounced acts of violence, saying that the Koran does not preach terror. "Islam does not in any which way tell you to be violent," he said. "I think the wh

Bollywood biggies Amitabh Bachchan family and Shahrukh Khan were attacked by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray recently, terming them as anti-Maharashtrians. Now, another Bollywood superstar is being attacked, and he is Controversy King Salman Khan. But this time, it is the Muslim organisations and not the MNS that is targeting him. Salman is an embodiment of tolerance. He celebrates all festivals every year be it Id, Christmas, Diwali or Ganesh festival. This year is no exception. He celebrated Ganesha in a grand manner at his residence recently. However, the Muslim leaders have come down heavily on him this time around. Mufti Manjar Hassan Khan Ashrafi Misbahi, the chief of Darul-Uloom Hijaziya Chishti, has issued fatwa against the entire Khan family. Salman is keeping silent over the issue but his father Salim Khan is not happy. He said on a television channel that people's religious beliefs should not be questioned. He added that the organisations should iss

Woh pehla crush, woh ragging ka darr Canteen ki cutting chai, lectures and professors hai hai Exams ke din rona, aisa humare sath kyun hona? Star One brings back the best days of each of our lives in the form of a brand new hip and happening show Miley Jab Hum Tum! Set against a vibrant and young backdrop, Miley Jab Hum Tum showcases the spectacular journey of 6 young people, their anxieties, their insecurities, their apprehensions to fit in the college crowd. Above all, the show also gets the 6 new college goers to experience first love and the joy of being in such a situation. Love in college being the central theme of the show, the twist comes in with the clash of cultures and growing of love between the cool Mumbaite crowd vs. the modest small town crowd. Miley Jab Hum Tum produced by Sunshine in association with Endemol, revolves around the lives of 6 college goers, Samrat played by Mohit Sehgal, Gunjan by Sanaya, Nupur by Rati, Mayank by Arjun Bijlani, Dia by Navina Bole and U

Salman Khan has crossed the 40 mark and several hair implants have failed to bring his youth back but he never runs out of luck when it comes to hot and sexy young girls. Bruna Abdalah is passe now. His focus at the moment is Lisa Lazarus. Want to know who Lisa is? Well, Lisa won the Miss Bikini Great Britain title in 2006 and represented UK in this year's Miss Universe pageant. And she is currently studying Radiography at Hertfordshire University. This very British beauty has come to Mumbai to romance non other than our Bollywood hunk Salman Khan. Salman's latest film Veer produced by Vijay Galani is a period drama set in the British-ruled India. In the film, Lisa plays an English girl who falls in love with Salman while on a visit to India with her father. The film features newcomer Zarine Khan in the female lead role. Katrina Kaif will surely go red if she learns that her beau is romancing two young hot babes.

Cast: Irfan Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Rahul Bose, Konkona Sensharma, Rahul Khanna Director: Anil Senior Like Woody Allen's sharp ensemble piece Husbands And Wives -- of which it is a shameless, shameless copy -- Dil Kabaddi is a biting satire on marriage and fidelity. Propelled by its characters and the shifting dynamics of their relationships, the film abandons the conventional three-act structure in favor of a more fluid narrative. Irrfan Khan and Soha Ali Khan play a couple that has decided to amicably separate after two years of marriage. This news comes as a shock to their seemingly happily married best friends, played by Rahul Bose and Konkona Sensharma, who, encouraged by their friends' separation, decide to pursue their own individual desires. Whacking not just the premise, but practically every plot point and every scene from the original film, Dil Kabaddi follows each of the four characters as they head out to seek happiness. Irrfan literally jumps into a sexually lib

The sounds, smells and culture of India filled Roth Cafe on Tuesday evening as Campus Dinning hosted an in-depth look into Bollywood cuisine. The occasion featured a henna tattoo artist, arts and crafts and a traditional Bollywood band. "The event was to celebrate the Indian culture and let students learn about it," said Laura Young, a campus dining representative. The International Marketplace featured a special meal in honor of the event. Tikka Masala, one of the traditional Indian cuisines, included basmati rice and naan. "The food was very authentic and tasted amazing," said D.Q. McCray, a freshman. "I felt like I was in a real Indian restaurant." Students painted elephant piggy banks and created rangoli art at the arts and crafts table. Rangoli art, a form of sand painting, was the most popular form of artwork. Students also crafted glittery designs that could be used as wall or floor art. Two artists busily painted students' arms and hands with H

CNN-IBN is bringing an exclusive interview with the King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan this weekend. In the candid interview with Rajeev Masand, Star goes beyond his movies and speaks about the recent spat with Salman Khan and even talks about how the economic slowdown is hitting Bollywood. The interview brings across the larger image of Shahrukh Khan as he speaks about his life and his stature as an icon. Catch the exclusive interview with Shahrukh Khan only on CNN-IBN Saturday, 6th December at 10.30 pm and Sunday, 7th December 1.30 pm. The interview captures the star as his first movie of the year "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" is all set to release, the movie is scheduled to release on December 12

Live Earth India, a benefit concert taking place on December 7th for various solar energy plans has been cancelled due to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26th. The following statement was released by the organizers of the event, Rjaednra Pachauri, former Vice President Al Gore, and Kevin Wall: "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are saddened to announce that Live Earth India has been called off," the statement read. "We were all in the course of finalizing plans for Live Earth India, scheduled for December 7, when we were struck with the news. Together, we will continue to work for solutions to the climate crisis for the good of the people of India and around the world. But for now, our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims of this terrible attack, with the bereaved, [and] with the people of Mumbai and everyone across India." The scheduled concert was to included artists Will.I.am, Anoushka, and Indian emcee Hard Kaur amongst others

Review By: Radhika Jit Music by: AR Rahman Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi Singers: Suzanne D'Mello, Karthik, Javed Ali, Sonu Nigam, Benny Dayal, Pravin Mani and Shreya Ghoshal The expectations behind Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini' are immense! First of all Aamir Khan is a huge name in itself and then you add in ace music man AR Rahman and the expectations hit the roof! In fact, many are claiming it's the biggest soundtrack of the year. After hearing the first snippets of 'Guzarish' which was the first trailer released, my curiosity peaked and I knew if the song was a precursor to the rest of the album, it would no doubt be a winner. So did it live up to my expectations? Read on to find out! 'Guzarish': The teaser track hit the airwaves not too long ago and it's already creating waves. The beautiful track is brilliant and there's not doubt it will be playing in my iPod way beyond the films release. Everything in the track melds beautifully, from

Kangana Ranaut along with others including actress and model Brinda Parekh, newly launched My E-Bike. The Indian actress happily posed with friends, family, and of course bikes at this recent event which took place at the beautiful Vie Lounge a Mumbai location overlooking Juhu Beach. The bikes are earth friendly and boast a rechargeable battery lasts 4-6 hours and can go up to 45 km.

Aamir Khan is known for his acting prowess, production skills and his obsession with perfectionism. But one thing he's definitely not known for is gracing magazine covers, and giving in depth interviews. So it comes as a surprise that Aamir is featured on the December issue of men's magazine GQ India! That's not the only surprising thing. The fact that Karan Johar, who's pro Shahrukh Khan, is the contributing editor, as well as the interviewer for Aamir's piece makes it all that more special. It should be interesting to read about what the two chatted about. Aamir graced the cover to promote his new film, 'Ghajini' which hits theatres on December 25th.

Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan had expressed their anger on their blogs when the terrorists attacked prominent places in Mumbai including Oberoi and Trident Hotels , Nariman House and Taj Hotel. Shahrukh Khan, who has been keeping silent all this while, has finally opened up. Shahrukh said on BBC radio show Love Bollywood that the terror attacks in Mumbai that took about 200 lives and injured over 300 people has angered him. He added that youngsters need to understand Islam and respect it. King Khan pleaded that people be given the freedom to run what they want in terms of politics, government and jobs and make sure that the next generation denounces any element of communalism. He added that work should be the religion of the generations to come.

Shah Rukh Khan has finally talked about the Mumbai terror attacks. He speaks openly about why he has not talked about the attacks till now Shahrukh Khan said, “I have tried to keep away from commenting on this as there are no words to express a situation like this because our feelings are mixed with anger, pain and sadness. It is a big loss for all of us and my appeal to all is can we run what we want in terms of politics, government, jobs and teaching our children with the prime motive of taking communalism out of it.” He further added, “The religion our children are born with should be something they practice as a discipline and work should be developed as the new religion. I think no agenda should be attached to any kind of religion. I can not believe that anyone can do such grave things in the name of religion.”

Shahrukh Khan could not contain his excitement after the 'humbling experience' of being awarded a Datukship by the state of Malacca. The Bollywood megastar, who had apologised for not being able to fly down to Malaysia to receive the honour owning to his tight schedule and faltering health , said he couldn't be thankful enough for the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) which carries the title "Datuk". "I would also like to thank the Malaysian government, my friends, fans and Malaysians who have showed me so much love," the Star Online quoted him as saying. "After I heard about the award, I have not stopped telling everyone around the world - in the United States, Britain and South Africa - that I have been knighted. What made this honour so profound was that it was given by a country that does not even speak my language. I have so much love for Malaysia. I shoot my movies there, take my family for holidays and visit my friends. This special honour is

It all started as he picked out Christopher Nolan's 'Mementoes' from stores and it just took 120mins transcending his life in tinsel town. Yeah! Murugadoss' tongue wouldn't stop singing appraisals for Hollywood's versatile filmmaker Christopher Nolan as it has inspired him vividly. Couple of years back, Murugadoss adapted the unique and never-seen-before theme of 'Short Term Memory Loss' with 'Ghajini' that shot him to fame across far-flung corners of globe. Well, it was then we had our Mr. Perfectionist inviting him to remake it in Hindi with the same title 'Ghajini'. With the film hitting screens universally on December 25, Shah Rukh Khan has already zeroed down on this filmmaker. Some of the officials from King Khan's Red Chillies met him recently to discuss the scripts. However, things would be finalized by first week of January (once box office results of Ghajini are out). South Indian Actress Asin , who performs female lead in

International model, pin-up girl and Canadian-Indian phirangi phataka Rachel Wood has been signed on by the US-based, start-up firm Purple Fire Films for an international Hindi film project. Rachel who has done several modeling assignments abroad and has also featured in more than 10 Punjabi videos (all shot in Canada and the US) is of Indian origin. She is a third generation Canadian-Indian and has lived all her life in Canada and the US. Rachel has featured on the covers of most international men's magazines. She is also a pin-up and bikini model and is a regular at most Auto and Bike shows. Besides, Rachel, the producers have approached John Abraham, Dino Morea and Rahul Bose as prospective co-stars. However, the male lead for this project starring Rachel has yet to be confirmed, said sources. Co-incidently, Rachel has also done some "not-worth-mentioning Indian print ads, which she did during her short holiday visits to India in the past to earn some extra pocket money,&q

The ripple effects of the militant attacks on Mumbai are being felt by the city's Bollywood film industry, with premieres and new releases postponed until fear subsides. Glitzy parties and even celebrity weddings have also been put off, as India's entertainment capital reels from the assaults that claimed 188 lives and left 313 others injured. Red carpet premieres -- usually held here on Fridays -- and other screenings have been cancelled as filmgoers stay away from cinemas and other public places. "I have never seen this low turnout of audiences in theatres," said Vishal Anand, marketing vice-president of the Fun Cinemas chain. "The fear has taken over people's minds. On Friday, only 30 people turned out in one of our theatres in Mumbai. Business has been hit very badly." The attacks also hit movies that had just been released. Box office takings of two big films that made their debut as the tragedy unfolded were badly affected, leading industry analyst

Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan voiced excitement about accepting a Malaysian honorary title equivalent to a British knighthood, despite claims by some Malaysians that it is wrong to honour a foreigner. Khan is scheduled to receive the title of Datuk on Saturday from the governor of Malaysia's southern Malacca state in the presence of 1,000 invited guests. "After I heard about the award, I have not stopped telling everyone around in the world - in the United States, Britain and South Africa - that I have been knighted," Khan told The Star newspaper. "What made this honour so profound was that it was given by a country that does not even speak my language," The Star quoted Khan as saying in a phone interview from Mumbai. According to Malacca's chief minister, Khan is being given the title because six of his movies were shot on location in the historical state and helped boost its tourism. The move has stirred controversy, with Malaysians writing letters t

Ram Gopal Verma and Riteish Deshmukh made a visit to see how Hotel Taj had been destructed by the terror attack along with CM Vilasrao Deshmukh on Sunday. We asked Bollywood celebs for their reaction to RGV and Riteish’s tour of Taj. Farhan Akhtar - It’s an unbelievable act done by CM and Ram Gopal Verma! I really don’t know what to comment on this whole act. Harry Baweja- It was an unnecessary visit and I’m completely disturbed with what is happening to our city. I was completely shocked when I saw Ram Gopal Verma on every news channel. Pooja Bedi- In Bollywood there are so many films which are made on real life stories like Shootout At Lokhandwala, Black Friday but why Ram Gopal Verma went with Vilasrao Deshmukh I cannot understand. He should have gone at some other time as every common man is curious to know what exactly happened but I don’t know what happened to Vilasrao Deshmukh that he took Ramu to the site! Arjan Bajwa- This is not the correc

Bollywood director Subhash Ghai has found a new fan in M F Husain. The renowned painter watched Ghai's latest offering 'Yuvraaj' twice in the theatre and has offered to make a painting on the film. Husain's appreciation of the film has left Ghai honoured, says the director whose multi-starrer family drama received mixed reviews at the Box Office. "Yuvraaj is the kind of movie we get to see once in many years. I have always been extremely fond of Subhashji's work and Yuvraaj is one of the finest movies I have seen in a long time," the painter said. "I wonder on what basis are the people criticizing the movie; I feel it is a beautifully made film with extremely melodious music and some brilliant performances," he said in a statement released by the film's producers. Subhash Ghai was very ecstatic with the overwhelming response by the noted painter. "Yuvraaj has been a marvelous experience. I am flattered by Husain ji's appreciation fo

There is a news that Mallika Sherawat will act in an American film called The Aquarian Gospel. Mallika Sherawat will play Saraswati, one of Yeshua’s (Jesus) loyal friends whom he bonds with while he travels through India. The director Drew Heriot is helming the film and the script is written by John F Sullivan and William Sees Keenan The Bible is silent on Christ’s life between 13 and 30, and down the centuries, many theories have been constructed about what he did in these years. Among the more popular beliefs is that Christ visited Kashmir. According to Drew Heriot, “Mallika is not only just gorgeous but also she is versatile and has a background in philosophy and what I think she will perform well and give her best.” Mallika Sherawat who has done bold movies such as Khwaish and Murder, feels The Aquarian Gospel also breaks a different kind of taboo by discussing the “lost years” of Jesus. Saraswati is a celibate ‘yogini’ (brahmacharini. Commenting on the news Mallika

The buzz is that Amitabh Bachchan has turned down an invitation of former US president Bill Clinton to participate in his Clinton Global Initiative after the terror strikes in Mumbai. The Clinton Global Initiative was supposed to be held on the 2nd and 3rd of December and global leaders of different backgrounds across the world were to meet and discuss different topics of energy. Amitabh Bachchan said, ” I am not going to leave my country in this troubled hour to travel to a foreign land to lend cause to a foreign initiative , patronized and guided by a foreigner, for his benefit. I need to see initiative here in my country.” Big B also cancelled his participation in Live Earth. It was supposed to be taking place on the 6th and 7th of December in Mumbai where lots of other Bollywood celebrities including Abhishekh, Aishwarya, Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar will be performing by lending their voices to promote the cause of preventing global warming. Big B further added,

The relationship between Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif is the talk of the town. There is no doubt that exuberant personality and he is the heart throb of almost everyone. Katrina kaif He has a good body outside but he has Salman Khan may look tough on the exterior but he has a shortcoming and Katrina Kaif knows very well about it. The people who have worked with Salman Khan always praise hi. But no one knows him better than Katrina. She knows the strengths and pitfalls of Salman Khan . Katrina says, “Salman likes to act tough but it is so easy to win him over. Anyone who wants to get close to him only has to act helpless and say, ‘I have no friends and no one loves me’, then Salman will adopt that person.” According to Salman’s close friends, Katrina is spot on in her revelation. Just a few days back, Subhash Ghai talked about Salman Khan and called him a man with “a heart of gold”.Ghai unveiled that he was cheerless after the failure of his last few films when Salman t

Subhash Ghai’s musical ‘Yuvvraaj’ has flopped and the response of the film was not good. This film was called the come back of Subhash Ghai but the film pulled from the theaters after only a week. Salman Khan Industry sources said, “The film opened to 30-40% in all the major multiplexes on Friday but the collections actually dropped down further as Sunday came. Then on Monday it went lower to a poor 20-25%. Later, as the week progressed one saw just 30-40 people. At some places the response was so low that the shows of the film had to be cancelled.” The big stars in the film ‘Yuvvraaj’ could not make it successful. There is also a news that the film has been criticized by many people and the owners of the theatres are now in no mood to run it further. The sources further added, ” These days Salman Khan’s career graph is not good and his film ‘God Tussi Great Ho’ was also not successful and disappointed the people. It is learnt that some portions of the film have been re-edi