January 14th 2010 The 16th annual Nokia Star Screen Awards
The 16th annual Nokia Star Screen Awards was held with usual glamour and glitter. Amitabh Bachchan won the award for best actor for his latest film “Paa”, and Vidya Balan won the best actress award for ‘Paa’ again. Best director award was won by Rajkumar Hirani and the best screenplay award was won by Abhijit Joshi each for the film “3 Idiots” which won the best film award.
The best female singer award was won by Kavita Sethi for her song “Ek tara” from “Wake Up Sid”, and the best male singer award was won by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for “Aaj din chadeya” from movie “Love Aaj Kal”. Imitiaz Ali bagged the best story award for “Love Aaj Kal”. A.R. Rahman won the best music award for “Delhi 6?.
The award for the best performance in a comic role went to Omi Vaidya for “3 Idiots”, while the award for the best actor in a negative role went to Boman Irani for “3 idiots”.
‘ 3 Idiots’ was undoubtedly the star of the ceremony as it bagged the awards in most of the categories. Check out the stars as they dazzle in the Star Screen Awards 2010.
The best female singer award was won by Kavita Sethi for her song “Ek tara” from “Wake Up Sid”, and the best male singer award was won by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for “Aaj din chadeya” from movie “Love Aaj Kal”. Imitiaz Ali bagged the best story award for “Love Aaj Kal”. A.R. Rahman won the best music award for “Delhi 6?.
The award for the best performance in a comic role went to Omi Vaidya for “3 Idiots”, while the award for the best actor in a negative role went to Boman Irani for “3 idiots”.
‘ 3 Idiots’ was undoubtedly the star of the ceremony as it bagged the awards in most of the categories. Check out the stars as they dazzle in the Star Screen Awards 2010.
January 14th 2010 ‘Stardust’ brings together Katrina and Kareena on the same cover
In Bollywood, the leading actresses always share a cat-fight with each other. Hardly do we see actresses sharing a comfortable vibe with her competitor. This time, the film magazine ‘Stardust’ has taken an initiative to make two hot Bollywood actresses share a single cover.
Before you wonder how this could be made possible by the magazine, let us tell you that the actresses haven’t shot together for the cover. This January issue of the magazine has actually merged two of their different images convincingly to bring out this unique cover with the title, ‘Kareena & Katrina: Bollywood queens race to the top.’
Temperatures are sure to be soaring with two most desirable ‘K’ ladies together vying for the reader’s attention!
Before you wonder how this could be made possible by the magazine, let us tell you that the actresses haven’t shot together for the cover. This January issue of the magazine has actually merged two of their different images convincingly to bring out this unique cover with the title, ‘Kareena & Katrina: Bollywood queens race to the top.’
Temperatures are sure to be soaring with two most desirable ‘K’ ladies together vying for the reader’s attention!
January 11th 2010 Bipasha Basu celebrates birthday without John Abraham
Bipasha Basu was in Delhi for her birthday celebrations on January 7, but unfortunately without hubby John Abraham. Though John was in Delhi, but he preferred spending time with cars than her lady love on her birthday. However, the couple flew back together to Mumbai to be there for Bipasha’s special family birthday lunch.
Giving the details, the bong beauty says, “This was my first birthday in Delhi. I’ve very special links with that city. I was born in Delhi. So when I got a chance to be in the Capital for my birthday I grabbed it. To make it even better it was seriously cold in Delhi. I love the winter weather.
It was the Auto Expo and as you know John loves anything on wheels, but hates birthdays. So he was just happy being around some of the best cars in the world.”
However, Bipasha stands by her lover and explains, “John runs the other way when it comes to cutting cakes. I spent my whole birthday cutting cakes with different groups of family members and friends. I couldn’t take all the calls and sms. But I answered all of them on the day after my birthday.”
Talking about the family lunch on her birthday, Bips says, “It’s an annual ritual on my birthday, and one I won’t miss for the world. This time one of my sisters was not here for my birthday. She’s studying. We really missed her. But my parents and my other sister, brother-in-law and nephew were home for my birthday.
When I returned from Delhi my house was filled with flowers. You’ve no idea how wonderful flowers look in a newly-renovated house. My home was fragrant and attractive. My two sweet maidservants had arranged all the bouquets all over the house.”
Giving the details, the bong beauty says, “This was my first birthday in Delhi. I’ve very special links with that city. I was born in Delhi. So when I got a chance to be in the Capital for my birthday I grabbed it. To make it even better it was seriously cold in Delhi. I love the winter weather.
It was the Auto Expo and as you know John loves anything on wheels, but hates birthdays. So he was just happy being around some of the best cars in the world.”
However, Bipasha stands by her lover and explains, “John runs the other way when it comes to cutting cakes. I spent my whole birthday cutting cakes with different groups of family members and friends. I couldn’t take all the calls and sms. But I answered all of them on the day after my birthday.”
Talking about the family lunch on her birthday, Bips says, “It’s an annual ritual on my birthday, and one I won’t miss for the world. This time one of my sisters was not here for my birthday. She’s studying. We really missed her. But my parents and my other sister, brother-in-law and nephew were home for my birthday.
When I returned from Delhi my house was filled with flowers. You’ve no idea how wonderful flowers look in a newly-renovated house. My home was fragrant and attractive. My two sweet maidservants had arranged all the bouquets all over the house.”
January 9th 2010 Remake of ‘The Italian Job’ to star Katrina and Priyanka together
Sometime back, Abbas-Mastaan had expressed their intentions of doing the remake of the popular Hollywood movie ‘The Italian Job’. The rumor mills churned out that the flick would star Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor together, along with Neil Mukesh and Katrina Kaif.
Now, the news is back in circulation again with some changes which include that the remake would not star Kareena and will also have Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Khanna and Kunal Kapoor. The script has been penned down by Rohit Jugraj with a lot of changes from the original one. However, the producers and Abbas-Mastaan have already bought the remake rights.
“For one, the stakes for the heist are much higher. The situations, fights and adventures are all different - and so are the characters,” said Jugraj. Revealing about the casting, the duo stated that they have not yet locked in the entire cast, but are indeed in talks to rope in the above mentioned stars. “It’s a very big project and we need to get the biggest names in place before we start,” said the filmmakers.
Now, the news is back in circulation again with some changes which include that the remake would not star Kareena and will also have Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Khanna and Kunal Kapoor. The script has been penned down by Rohit Jugraj with a lot of changes from the original one. However, the producers and Abbas-Mastaan have already bought the remake rights.
“For one, the stakes for the heist are much higher. The situations, fights and adventures are all different - and so are the characters,” said Jugraj. Revealing about the casting, the duo stated that they have not yet locked in the entire cast, but are indeed in talks to rope in the above mentioned stars. “It’s a very big project and we need to get the biggest names in place before we start,” said the filmmakers.
January 9th 2010 A grand reception for Raj-Shilpa at the House of Commons
They got married two months back. They had a long honeymoon at the Bahamas and yet an extended one at the yacht, but the celebrations do not end year for the celebrity couple- Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra.
A grand reception was hosted at the House of Commons in London for the couple by a star struck British MP Kieth Vaz. “We are celebrating our wedding and the honeymoon just continues. I am very happy,” an elated Shilpa said adding that looking at the kind of enjoyment they are having, she should have gotten “married earlier”.
Speaking from London, Shilpa said, “I don’t know why I didn’t get married earlier! Marriage is wonderful when the man whom you marry is good, and mine is wonderful! Touch wood, I’m loving every minute of the marriage.”
Shilpa had informed about this reception much earlier saying, “The House of Commons reception is being thrown for Raj and me by British MP Keith Vaz who’s a dear friend of ours.”
Shilpa also added that she is eager to get back to Mumbai on Jan 8. “I’m missing Mumbai and can’t wait to get back.”
A grand reception was hosted at the House of Commons in London for the couple by a star struck British MP Kieth Vaz. “We are celebrating our wedding and the honeymoon just continues. I am very happy,” an elated Shilpa said adding that looking at the kind of enjoyment they are having, she should have gotten “married earlier”.
Speaking from London, Shilpa said, “I don’t know why I didn’t get married earlier! Marriage is wonderful when the man whom you marry is good, and mine is wonderful! Touch wood, I’m loving every minute of the marriage.”
Shilpa had informed about this reception much earlier saying, “The House of Commons reception is being thrown for Raj and me by British MP Keith Vaz who’s a dear friend of ours.”
Shilpa also added that she is eager to get back to Mumbai on Jan 8. “I’m missing Mumbai and can’t wait to get back.”
January 9th 2010 Deepika Padukpne goes bold for Dabboo Ratnani this year
Much awaited star studded annual calendar of the renowned photographer Daboo Ratnani for 2010 has been out and this year it features Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Kangna Ranaut, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor. Imran Khan, Genelia D’Souza and Asin have also posed for the first time in Daboo Ratnani’s calendar which has only black and white pics this year.
The photo which is creating buzz this year is that of the bold and beautiful Deepika Padukone whose pose in the sofa gives an illusion that she is wearing nothing. Last year, Deepika had appeared in the calendar with a saree.
“I wanted to make her look sensual, but aesthetic. Last year, I had shot her in a sari, so this is in total contrast. She strikes a thinking, dreamy pose, and I have used lighting to match her mood,” said Ratnani.
The photo which is creating buzz this year is that of the bold and beautiful Deepika Padukone whose pose in the sofa gives an illusion that she is wearing nothing. Last year, Deepika had appeared in the calendar with a saree.
“I wanted to make her look sensual, but aesthetic. Last year, I had shot her in a sari, so this is in total contrast. She strikes a thinking, dreamy pose, and I have used lighting to match her mood,” said Ratnani.
January 7th 2010 First Look - Karthik Calling Karthik
‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ is a psychological thriller revolving around four main characters- Karthik Narayan (Farhan Akhtar), Shonali Mukherjee (Deepika Padukone), Mr. Kamath (Ram Kapoor) and Mrs. Kapadia (Shefali Shah). Written and directed by Vijay Lalwani and produced by Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, the movie brings together Deepika and Farhan as a pair for the first time. The music is given by the trio Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa and the flick has given a completely new look for Deepika. The first look of the movie is out. Have a look at it!!
January 4th 2010 Kareena Kapoor celebrates New Year with sis Karisma
Kareena Kapoor is quite happy and satisfied with the way 2009 went by for her. Her love life was rocking as ever and so was her professional front. She feels especially proud of her performances in ‘Kurbaan’ and ‘3 Idiots’. “Both films are very precious to me. Kurbaan was intense, 3 Idiots was more fun. In 2010 I did films with all the Khans…. Salman, Aamir, Shahrukh (I had a song with him in Billu) and of course Saif.”
As the last section of the year was quite busy for her as it meant running around for the promotion of ‘3 Idiots’, she has taken a break and has flown to Delhi to be with her sister Karisma for New Years.
“I’ve been running around frantically promoting my film. And then I was ailing for a week. I decided I had to be well for the festive season. Christmas was a very special occasion for my mom and sister. But we never get to be together for the occasion. This time I was adamant. I made sure I took time off from work so that all of us girls could spend time together. My mom and I were here in Delhi to spend time with my sister and niece,” she says adding, “Karisma and I don’t get to spend that much time together. She has her home and husband in Delhi. My career takes me all over the place. Mom cribs we’re never together. This year-end reunion was something we had promised ourselves from long before.”
So appreciated was her chemistry with Aamir Khan, that the pair is in talks with two leading filmmakers including Mani Ratnam who is apparently all set to revive his Aamir-Kareena project Lajjo. AR Rahman and Gulzar have even recorded the songs.
And of course, she is also looking forward to ‘Ra 1′. Though she is not saying it yet, the buzz is that she has more or less signed on the dotted line for this Shah Rukh Khan starrer sci-fi super hero film which is being directed by Anubhav Sinha of ‘Dus’ fame.
Meanwhile, you check out this red hot scan from the January 2010 edition of GQ magazine.
As the last section of the year was quite busy for her as it meant running around for the promotion of ‘3 Idiots’, she has taken a break and has flown to Delhi to be with her sister Karisma for New Years.
“I’ve been running around frantically promoting my film. And then I was ailing for a week. I decided I had to be well for the festive season. Christmas was a very special occasion for my mom and sister. But we never get to be together for the occasion. This time I was adamant. I made sure I took time off from work so that all of us girls could spend time together. My mom and I were here in Delhi to spend time with my sister and niece,” she says adding, “Karisma and I don’t get to spend that much time together. She has her home and husband in Delhi. My career takes me all over the place. Mom cribs we’re never together. This year-end reunion was something we had promised ourselves from long before.”
So appreciated was her chemistry with Aamir Khan, that the pair is in talks with two leading filmmakers including Mani Ratnam who is apparently all set to revive his Aamir-Kareena project Lajjo. AR Rahman and Gulzar have even recorded the songs.
And of course, she is also looking forward to ‘Ra 1′. Though she is not saying it yet, the buzz is that she has more or less signed on the dotted line for this Shah Rukh Khan starrer sci-fi super hero film which is being directed by Anubhav Sinha of ‘Dus’ fame.
Meanwhile, you check out this red hot scan from the January 2010 edition of GQ magazine.
January 4th 2010 New stills from Aishwarya-Rajnikanth starrer ‘Endhiran’
Aishwarya Rai did not have a single release in 2009, but before you thought that her career in Bollywood had come to an end, the lady is up there to challenge you with three mega releases in 2010- ‘Action Replay’ opposite Akshay Kumar, ‘Raavan’ opposite hubby Abhishek Bachchan and last but not the least ‘Endhiran’ aka ‘Robot’ opposite Rajnikanth.
‘Endhiran’, produced by Sun Pictures and directed by Shankar, pairs South superstar Rajnikanth and Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai for the first time. Recently, Rajinikanth did a daring stunt sequence for the movie in Lonavala which was choreographed by stunt director Peter Heins. This powerful fight scene that was shot on a train and Endhiran’s lead lady, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also present during the shoots.
‘Endhiran’, produced by Sun Pictures and directed by Shankar, pairs South superstar Rajnikanth and Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai for the first time. Recently, Rajinikanth did a daring stunt sequence for the movie in Lonavala which was choreographed by stunt director Peter Heins. This powerful fight scene that was shot on a train and Endhiran’s lead lady, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also present during the shoots.
January 4th 2010 Rani Mukherjee wins V. Shantaram awards
There was a time when Rani Mukherjee was the reigning queen of Bollywood and any award function was incomplete without she bagging an award, but the scene is a bit different now and she has been missing critical acclaim for her performance since a long time. Even, ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ could not do any magic to revive her sinking career. Nevertheless, she has bagged in the V Shantaram awards for best actress for ‘Dil Bole Haddipa’. Rani Mukherji said “Dil Bole Haddipa” was close to her heart because she had worked hard portraying a cricket crazy sikh boy and also learnt the sport. Check out Rani Mukherjee at the event.
January 4th 2010 Bipasha Basu & Celina Jaitley at the New Year Bash
This year Bollywood stars who shook a leg at various venues for the New Year bash included Bipasha Basu and Celina Jaitley. Where Bipasha performed at the Sahara Star in Mumbai for a whopping amount of about Rs. 2 crores, Celina danced at the Country Club for a charge of about 60 lakhs. Joining Bipasha was starlet Anjana Sukhani, who performed in Mumbai for the first time. Where Bipasha rocked on some of her hit numbers from ‘Race’ and others, Celina too danced to popular numbers including Bipasha’s Beedi Jalayle and got the crowds to dance along with her. Check out the pics as they groove for their New Year performance.
December 31st 2009 Deepika Padukone has dinner at the PM’s residence
Deepika Padukone has a huge fan following around the world and what would be a better proof to this than the fact that Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his wife Miyuki Hatoyama are a big fan of Deepika.
When they were in India, they expressed their desire to meet Deepika and what followed was a grand dinner in the honor of the Japanese PM and his wife in which the pretty lady gave company to Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and his ministers at the PM’s residence. Dressed in a saree by Manish Malhotra, the dusky beauty carried herself with poise and grace at the event.
Not to mention here that Deepika was just too pleased at this honor. She said, “It is a privilege and honour for me to be invited for this dinner. I am excited and nervous at the same time.”
Later, Hatoyama, who happens to be a big Bollywood fan, also went around exploring the Film City, Goregoan and visited other movie sets as well.
When they were in India, they expressed their desire to meet Deepika and what followed was a grand dinner in the honor of the Japanese PM and his wife in which the pretty lady gave company to Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and his ministers at the PM’s residence. Dressed in a saree by Manish Malhotra, the dusky beauty carried herself with poise and grace at the event.
Not to mention here that Deepika was just too pleased at this honor. She said, “It is a privilege and honour for me to be invited for this dinner. I am excited and nervous at the same time.”
Later, Hatoyama, who happens to be a big Bollywood fan, also went around exploring the Film City, Goregoan and visited other movie sets as well.
December 29th 2009 Top chartbusters of 2009
The year 2009 had been a great year for the music lovers as the industry churned out various hits each with a different style ranging from soft romantic numbers to rustic numbers, youthful songs to fun-filled light music. Let us have a look at the songs which topped the music charts in the year which is dying off.
Emotional Atyaachar
This song from ‘Dev D’ was an unexpected hit and was liked by younger generations because of its uniqueness and difference. The song has been sung by Bony Chakravarthy. Composed by Amit Trivedi, it echoes the music and energy of marriage bands. It is by far the greatest hit of 2009 and stands out among other songs released during that period.
Emotional Atyaachar
This song from ‘Dev D’ was an unexpected hit and was liked by younger generations because of its uniqueness and difference. The song has been sung by Bony Chakravarthy. Composed by Amit Trivedi, it echoes the music and energy of marriage bands. It is by far the greatest hit of 2009 and stands out among other songs released during that period.
Masakalli
Oozing freshness in every way, this expressive number from A.R.Rehman swept the music lovers off their feet. This fun-filled light number from the film ‘Delhi-6′ sung by Mohit Chauhan is still a hot favorite of music channels.
Oozing freshness in every way, this expressive number from A.R.Rehman swept the music lovers off their feet. This fun-filled light number from the film ‘Delhi-6′ sung by Mohit Chauhan is still a hot favorite of music channels.
Dhan Te Nan
This edgy, energetic, and rustic number from ‘Kaminey’ has a touch of rock to it. Composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the song has been sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Vishal Dadlani. This rocking number has topped the music charts of 2009.
This edgy, energetic, and rustic number from ‘Kaminey’ has a touch of rock to it. Composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the song has been sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Vishal Dadlani. This rocking number has topped the music charts of 2009.
Tera Hone Laga Hoon
This is by far the most romantic and soothing number of 2009. Pakistani Singer Atif Aslam has sung this song with Alsiha Chinoi. Pritam has composed a beautiful love ballad for the recently released film ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’.
This is by far the most romantic and soothing number of 2009. Pakistani Singer Atif Aslam has sung this song with Alsiha Chinoi. Pritam has composed a beautiful love ballad for the recently released film ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’.
All Izz Well
This youthful, campus number from ‘3 Idiots’ has given a perfect ending to the year. This fun track has raw energy and is filled with whistles in the background. Sung by Sonu Niigaam, Swanand Kirkire and Shaan and composed by Shantanu Moitra, it is a hot favorite among all music channels.
This youthful, campus number from ‘3 Idiots’ has given a perfect ending to the year. This fun track has raw energy and is filled with whistles in the background. Sung by Sonu Niigaam, Swanand Kirkire and Shaan and composed by Shantanu Moitra, it is a hot favorite among all music channels.
December 28th 2009 SRK rescues Asin from getting mobbed
Shahrukh Khan becomes a savior yet again for beautiful ladies in trouble, this time in the real life though. He came around as a savior for Asin when she was about to get mobbed at an event in Mumbai.
Asin was backstage and as she was about to get ready to go on stage, a mob of about 300 people gathered around her, some of them getting too close to her. The actress had no security around her apart from her spokesperson.
Fortunately, SRK was godsent for her as he spotted her and immediately came for rescue. He came along with his bodyguards and reached Asin piercing the crowd. The bodyguards instantly formed a circle around Shahrukh and Asin and whisked them away from the maddening crowd.
SRK even calmed and consoled Asin, who was shocked by the incident. He talked to her for sometime and even advised her to keep a few security guards for all public functions.
Asin was backstage and as she was about to get ready to go on stage, a mob of about 300 people gathered around her, some of them getting too close to her. The actress had no security around her apart from her spokesperson.
Fortunately, SRK was godsent for her as he spotted her and immediately came for rescue. He came along with his bodyguards and reached Asin piercing the crowd. The bodyguards instantly formed a circle around Shahrukh and Asin and whisked them away from the maddening crowd.
SRK even calmed and consoled Asin, who was shocked by the incident. He talked to her for sometime and even advised her to keep a few security guards for all public functions.
December 28th 2009 Ranbir sings for ‘Anjaana Anjaani’, Priyanka to follow
Many Bollywood biggies like Salman, SRK, Big B, Farhan Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt have sung for their films. Now, Ranbir Kapoor has joined the list as he has recorded a song for music director Vishal Shekhar in ‘Anjaana Anjaani’. The recording for this peppy number took place at Vishal Shekhar’s studio in Bandra at 1 am on Wednesday and Ranbir took everyone by surprise as he completed the recording within 45 minutes and was on his way back home before 2:00 a.m. Both Vishal and Shekhar were taken aback by Ranbir smooth, comfortable and confident singing.
The composer Dadlani confirms the news saying, “Yes Ranbir has sung for a sequence in the film. He is going to blow away a lot of people when they hear him.”
Reports also have it that even Priyanka Chopra who stars opposite Ranbir in the film has been proposed to lend her voice for a song in the movie but she is yet to muster up the courage to sing.
Says Dadlani, “Shekhar and I have been talking to PC about singing for us got a long time. It will happen when it happens. We’ll see.”
The composer Dadlani confirms the news saying, “Yes Ranbir has sung for a sequence in the film. He is going to blow away a lot of people when they hear him.”
Reports also have it that even Priyanka Chopra who stars opposite Ranbir in the film has been proposed to lend her voice for a song in the movie but she is yet to muster up the courage to sing.
Says Dadlani, “Shekhar and I have been talking to PC about singing for us got a long time. It will happen when it happens. We’ll see.”
Shah Rukh Khan And Salman Khan Came Under One Roof For Aamir Khan 26.12.2009
Some sort of firework was expected at the premiere of ‘3 Idiots’, where the 3 super Khans – Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman – were present. However, the two arch rivals of filmdom, SRK and Sallu, who came under one roof for Aamir, somehow managed to keep their cool and sparks flying around them didn`t cause any major fire.
Nevertheless, reports reveal that the cold vibes between the two superstars were quite evident. Although Salman seemed all geared up to pick up a fight, as he was reportedly looking angrily at King Khan throughout the evening, Aamir made sure he keeps him engaged in something or the other.
Well, considering the way they conducted themselves at the evening, a possibility of SRK-Salman patch up seems least likely.While SRK was invited for the event by producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sallu was personally invited by Aamir himself.
Nevertheless, reports reveal that the cold vibes between the two superstars were quite evident. Although Salman seemed all geared up to pick up a fight, as he was reportedly looking angrily at King Khan throughout the evening, Aamir made sure he keeps him engaged in something or the other.
Well, considering the way they conducted themselves at the evening, a possibility of SRK-Salman patch up seems least likely.While SRK was invited for the event by producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sallu was personally invited by Aamir himself.
December 25th 2009 The biggest box-office collectors of 2009
The year 2009 was great for the box-office and our desi films fared quite well despite competition from some very good Hollywood blockbusters like ‘2012’ and ‘Avataar’. Barring ‘3 Idiots’ which will release today and considering other releases of 2009, the movies which gained biggest collection at the ticket window can be listed down as:
Wanted
Starring Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia this film has been the highest grosser of the year with a collection of Rs. 75 crores. This film is a directorial debut of Prabhudeva and has Salman Khan play the character of a sharp shooter and Ayesha Takia his lady love. The film is a remake of the Tamil and Telugu hit ‘Pokiri’ and is a brilliant combo of humor, action and romance.
Wanted
Starring Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia this film has been the highest grosser of the year with a collection of Rs. 75 crores. This film is a directorial debut of Prabhudeva and has Salman Khan play the character of a sharp shooter and Ayesha Takia his lady love. The film is a remake of the Tamil and Telugu hit ‘Pokiri’ and is a brilliant combo of humor, action and romance.
Love Aaj Kal
The movie is a debut of Chhote Nawab Saif Ali Khan as a producer and ranked as the second highest grosser of the year with a collection of over 66.5 crores. Starring Saif, Deepika Padukone and Brazilian model Gisele Montero, the movie has been made under the direction of Imtiaz Ali and deals with the love story of two generations and how the concept of love changed through the years.
The movie is a debut of Chhote Nawab Saif Ali Khan as a producer and ranked as the second highest grosser of the year with a collection of over 66.5 crores. Starring Saif, Deepika Padukone and Brazilian model Gisele Montero, the movie has been made under the direction of Imtiaz Ali and deals with the love story of two generations and how the concept of love changed through the years.
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
This Rajkumar Santoshi’s directorial venture is an easy combination of light hearted comedy and hush-hush romance. Ranbir Kapoor makes an excellent pair with Katrina Kaif. Being the third highest grosser of the year, the movie’s box office collections were Rs. 63 crores and deals with the story of Prem (Ranbir), an easy-going character, who understands his responsibilities when he falls in love with Jenny (Katrina).
This Rajkumar Santoshi’s directorial venture is an easy combination of light hearted comedy and hush-hush romance. Ranbir Kapoor makes an excellent pair with Katrina Kaif. Being the third highest grosser of the year, the movie’s box office collections were Rs. 63 crores and deals with the story of Prem (Ranbir), an easy-going character, who understands his responsibilities when he falls in love with Jenny (Katrina).
New York
This Kabir Khan’s project deals with the sensitive subject of terrorism and how it affects innocent people’s lives. Based on the plight of Muslims in the US after 9/11, the film tells the tale of Samir Shaikh (John Abraham) who is wrongly imprisoned and tortured for nine months, post 9/11. When he’s released, he decides to take revenge. His college friend Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh) is forced to become a police informant and keep an eye on Sam’s activities. He gets some help from Sam’s wife Maya (Katrina Kaif). The film had cash registers ringing at the box office with a collection of Rs 55.5 crores.
This Kabir Khan’s project deals with the sensitive subject of terrorism and how it affects innocent people’s lives. Based on the plight of Muslims in the US after 9/11, the film tells the tale of Samir Shaikh (John Abraham) who is wrongly imprisoned and tortured for nine months, post 9/11. When he’s released, he decides to take revenge. His college friend Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh) is forced to become a police informant and keep an eye on Sam’s activities. He gets some help from Sam’s wife Maya (Katrina Kaif). The film had cash registers ringing at the box office with a collection of Rs 55.5 crores.
All the Best
Based on comedy, the maker of Golmaal series, Rohit Shetty, comes up with yet another hit in ‘All the Best’. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu and Mugdha Godse. This multi-starrer light hearted comedy scored a collection of over 45 crores at the box office.
Besides the above mentioned flicks, there have been many other projects which rained gold at the box-office- De Dana Dan, Paa, Kaminey, and Kambakkht Ishq to name a few.
Based on comedy, the maker of Golmaal series, Rohit Shetty, comes up with yet another hit in ‘All the Best’. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu and Mugdha Godse. This multi-starrer light hearted comedy scored a collection of over 45 crores at the box office.
Besides the above mentioned flicks, there have been many other projects which rained gold at the box-office- De Dana Dan, Paa, Kaminey, and Kambakkht Ishq to name a few.
December 25th 2009 Priyanka streaks blue for the Asmi commercial
Priyanka Chopra was liked by her fans in the leading mobile company’s commercial where she played herself as a model-cum-actress. Now, the actress will again be seen playing herself for Asmi jewellery which has recently signed Piggie Chops as their brand ambassador.
Priyanka will be seen revealing about herself in the lines, “I believe everyday is a test where I must prove myself.” She will also be seen here winning the Miss World title and receiving film awards. Priyanka’s look for the ad has been styled by Gavin Mingul. The ad will have her sport a girl next door, de-glam look and in the final shot, she walks up to a mirror; checks out her diamond necklace and her earrings and says, “I believe in myself and… I believe in Asmi.”
Check out Priyanka and her blue streaks for the Asmi commercial!
Priyanka will be seen revealing about herself in the lines, “I believe everyday is a test where I must prove myself.” She will also be seen here winning the Miss World title and receiving film awards. Priyanka’s look for the ad has been styled by Gavin Mingul. The ad will have her sport a girl next door, de-glam look and in the final shot, she walks up to a mirror; checks out her diamond necklace and her earrings and says, “I believe in myself and… I believe in Asmi.”
Check out Priyanka and her blue streaks for the Asmi commercial!
December 25th 2009 When Ash and Vivek sat too close for comfort
Aishwarya Rai has been having close and uncomfortable encounters with her ex-lovers this month. On December 17, she crossed paths with Salman Khan in a Mumbai studio. Now, she had an uncomfortable seat just too close to ex-lover Vivek Oberoi at a Mumbai police event named ‘Jashn 2010-Dhamaka Bollywood Ka’ held on December 17.
People’s paths often cross in a close knit industry like Bollywood. No harm in that as long as two people aren’t ex lovers no longer on talking terms with each other.
As h had arrived at the event with father-in-law Big B and Vivek was there with designer Manish Malhotra. Unfortunately, the organizers had placed Vivek’s seat very close to Ash in the first row. There was only one seat between the two and to add to the woe, Manish, who was supposed to sit between the two, wasn’t on his seat for quite sometime. Vivek was obviously hesitant to sit there and even as he sat there after persuasion by the organizers, his discomfort was evident. Thankfully, Manish sensed their discomfort and rushed back to his seat. Vivek still wasn’t comfortable and after a few minutes he left his seat.
Seems, the two haven’t forgotten their past!!
People’s paths often cross in a close knit industry like Bollywood. No harm in that as long as two people aren’t ex lovers no longer on talking terms with each other.
As h had arrived at the event with father-in-law Big B and Vivek was there with designer Manish Malhotra. Unfortunately, the organizers had placed Vivek’s seat very close to Ash in the first row. There was only one seat between the two and to add to the woe, Manish, who was supposed to sit between the two, wasn’t on his seat for quite sometime. Vivek was obviously hesitant to sit there and even as he sat there after persuasion by the organizers, his discomfort was evident. Thankfully, Manish sensed their discomfort and rushed back to his seat. Vivek still wasn’t comfortable and after a few minutes he left his seat.
Seems, the two haven’t forgotten their past!!
December 24th 2009 Kareena Kapoor is suffering from food poisoning
Although being a fitness freak, the fashion diva of Bollywood has taken ill just a few days prior to the release of her much awaited ‘3 Idiots’. She felt sick on Saturday, while she was shooting for a commercial at the Mehboob studios. She completed the shoot somehow and headed for home. She was diagnosed with food poisoning and has been advised rest. Having cancelled all her media interactions for Sunday, Kareena is taking rest and very soon we will see our beauty back into action.
Check out Kareena’s scans for the December issue of Filmfare….
Check out Kareena’s scans for the December issue of Filmfare….
December 24th 2009 Shilpa Shetty will hail the New Year on a cruise
Shilpa Shetty is celebrating life these days. The actress has just returned from Bahamas after a long honeymoon with her London-based- businessman husband Raj Kundra and is packing her bags yet again for the New Year celebration with family on a cruise through the Mediterranean.
“Really excited about the Mediterranean cruise we are taking with the family, my first ever, making it even more special. I will be out at sea for the next two weeks… Will be bringing in New Year on the ship,” said the excited leggy beauty.
Talking about her honeymoon, Shilpa refers to it as a dream in her blog and says, “Back to reality, the last couple of weeks felt like a dream — from the sunny Bahamas back in London for the last couple of days… There’s no place like London when it comes to celebrating Christmas.”
“Here’s wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a fantastic love filled, healthy and prosperous New Year ahead,” she wrote.
“Really excited about the Mediterranean cruise we are taking with the family, my first ever, making it even more special. I will be out at sea for the next two weeks… Will be bringing in New Year on the ship,” said the excited leggy beauty.
Talking about her honeymoon, Shilpa refers to it as a dream in her blog and says, “Back to reality, the last couple of weeks felt like a dream — from the sunny Bahamas back in London for the last couple of days… There’s no place like London when it comes to celebrating Christmas.”
“Here’s wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a fantastic love filled, healthy and prosperous New Year ahead,” she wrote.
December 21st 2009 Deepika Padukone unveils Kingfisher Swimsuit 2010 Calendar
Deepika Padukone has created stirs when she was a part of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar in 2006. Now, this Sunday, the actress unveiled the 2010 edition of Kingfisher’s swimsuit special calendar and she is very proud of it. She says, “In the beginning of my career, I was a part of the calendar and it’s becoming better every year. Girls in this calendar have done a fantastic job. It’s of international standards and it’s one of the best calendars in the world.”
“I am very proud of 2010 edition of the Kingfisher swimsuit special,” said Vijay Mallya, UB group chairman, adding that the calendar has given an opportunity to many young models from India and the world, and he hoped to continue the trend.
This year, noted photographer Atul Kasbekar has taken the photographs for the calendar which will feature five stunning models and has been shot in the exotic locales of Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili at Six Senses resort in Maldives. The calendar will be launched in January 2010 in Mumbai.
“I am very proud of 2010 edition of the Kingfisher swimsuit special,” said Vijay Mallya, UB group chairman, adding that the calendar has given an opportunity to many young models from India and the world, and he hoped to continue the trend.
This year, noted photographer Atul Kasbekar has taken the photographs for the calendar which will feature five stunning models and has been shot in the exotic locales of Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili at Six Senses resort in Maldives. The calendar will be launched in January 2010 in Mumbai.
December 19th 2009 Bollywood stars jazz up ‘Lux Sabse Favorite Kaun 2010′ red carpet
The Indian Television Star Gold Lux Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards is the only Bollywood awards decided by the audience. The red carpet ceremony for ‘Lux Sabse Favorite Kaun 2010’ was jazzed up by the B-Town celebrities with their style and panache. The guest list included the likes of Akshay Kumar, Bipasha Basu, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Farah Khan, Arshad Warsi, Dia Mirza, Mugdha Godse, and other television actors.
Akshay Kumar, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Ritesh Deshmukh, Shruti Haasan, Prachi Desai and Mugdha Godse performed for the awards night and were also honored for their work.
The winners for ‘Lux Sabse Favorite Kaun 2010’ awards have been selected through a voting campaign spanning across 30 cities along with multiple brand activation and a multitude of voting techniques like the SFK Websites, SMS, among others. The show got a overwhelming response with a collection of over 1.7 crore votes from across the world.
The best part of the night was the wrapping up of it marked by an electrifying performance by Khiladi Kumar who hip-hopped to the hit track ‘Paisa Paisa’ from ‘De Dana Dan’ and later on the remix from ‘Blue’.
Akshay Kumar, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Ritesh Deshmukh, Shruti Haasan, Prachi Desai and Mugdha Godse performed for the awards night and were also honored for their work.
The winners for ‘Lux Sabse Favorite Kaun 2010’ awards have been selected through a voting campaign spanning across 30 cities along with multiple brand activation and a multitude of voting techniques like the SFK Websites, SMS, among others. The show got a overwhelming response with a collection of over 1.7 crore votes from across the world.
The best part of the night was the wrapping up of it marked by an electrifying performance by Khiladi Kumar who hip-hopped to the hit track ‘Paisa Paisa’ from ‘De Dana Dan’ and later on the remix from ‘Blue’.
December 19th 2009 Salman & Ash - When their paths crossed
The sad ending of Salman Khan and Aishwarya’s love affair has not yet been forgotten by people even after so many years. The ex-lovers too have sore wounds to heal, it seems, as the two could not hide their uneasiness when they bumped into one another while they were shooting at Mehboob Studios, Bandra for their respective films. Ash was there shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’, where as Salman Khan was at Mehboob shooting a promo for his movie ‘Veer’.
As per the reports, as Salman got off from his car and marched ahead talking on his mobile, at the same time Ash stepped out of a studio and walked towards her van. As their paths crossed, and the two actors noticed each other, they did stop for a moment, looked into each other’s eyes and then immediately turned the other way.
While, Aishwarya went into her van, Salman’s uneasiness was quite obvious. Post the incident, Salman wasn’t too keen to shoot, but did so anyway, and didn’t speak too much.
As per the reports, as Salman got off from his car and marched ahead talking on his mobile, at the same time Ash stepped out of a studio and walked towards her van. As their paths crossed, and the two actors noticed each other, they did stop for a moment, looked into each other’s eyes and then immediately turned the other way.
While, Aishwarya went into her van, Salman’s uneasiness was quite obvious. Post the incident, Salman wasn’t too keen to shoot, but did so anyway, and didn’t speak too much.
December 18th 2009 Red and Black press meet of ‘My Name is Khan’
The press meet of SRK-Kajol starrer ‘My Name is Khan’ took place at JW Mariott in Mumbai and as the leading protagonists of the movie unveiled its first look, The fans were impressed by the efforts each took in maintaining the color code- Red and Black.
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December 17th 2009 Bollywood stars get together to support Mizwan welfare society
This Tuesday, Bollywood fraternity came together to support the cause of girl child education by walking the ramp in the fashion show named ‘Mizwan - Sonnets in fabric’. The show was organized by Shabana Azmi, was conceptualized by Namrita Goyal and styled by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra and Anita Dongre. The funds raised from the event will be given to the Mizwan welfare society, founded by eminent poet Kaifi Azmi, father of Shabana Azmi, for the empowerment of girl child.
The stars showcased the designs of the young students of five renowned fashion institutes of Mumbai. The likes of stars like Urmila Matondkar, Tushar Kapoor, Prachi Desai, Amrita Rao, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Raima Sen, Soha Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Celina Jaitley, Abhishek Bachchan, Konkona Sen, Malaika Arora Khan, Diya Mirza, Abhay Deol and R. Madhavan set the ramp afire.
Also present there was the Bachchan Bahu Aishwarya Rai, who said, “Very honestly we are here for Shabana Azmi. I think the fact that she is doing something so noble and fulfilling her father’s dream is definitely is very moving. We are here to support her to support her fathers’ dreams of all the accomplishments of Mizwan welfare society,” she said.
“What to me is very-very interesting is that you get generation next to get the opportunity of lifetime. They could never dream that while they are students all these leading stars would showcase their clothes and you connect it to a small little girl child that is still waiting to be empowered in Mizwan the village in which my father was born. His focus was the education of girl child,” said Shabana Azmi.
The stars showcased the designs of the young students of five renowned fashion institutes of Mumbai. The likes of stars like Urmila Matondkar, Tushar Kapoor, Prachi Desai, Amrita Rao, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Raima Sen, Soha Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Celina Jaitley, Abhishek Bachchan, Konkona Sen, Malaika Arora Khan, Diya Mirza, Abhay Deol and R. Madhavan set the ramp afire.
Also present there was the Bachchan Bahu Aishwarya Rai, who said, “Very honestly we are here for Shabana Azmi. I think the fact that she is doing something so noble and fulfilling her father’s dream is definitely is very moving. We are here to support her to support her fathers’ dreams of all the accomplishments of Mizwan welfare society,” she said.
“What to me is very-very interesting is that you get generation next to get the opportunity of lifetime. They could never dream that while they are students all these leading stars would showcase their clothes and you connect it to a small little girl child that is still waiting to be empowered in Mizwan the village in which my father was born. His focus was the education of girl child,” said Shabana Azmi.
December 17th 2009 Bipasha to get 2 crores for her New Year performance
There could not be a better way for Bollywood stars to welcome the New Year than with a grand extravaganza and walking away with pockets full of money for a one night performance. This is exactly what our Bong beauty Bipasha Basu is set to do for 2010 with her performance in hotel Sahara Star for which she is charging a whopping 2 crore.
The announcement was made in an event organized by the hotel Sahara Star where Mr. Vivek Kumar, CEO, Hotel Sahara Star said, “Hotel Sahara Star bids goodbye to the year gone by and lures you into the New Year with Seduction 2010- the happiest, happening and most sought party of the year, with none other than the dusky diva- Bipasha Basu, who will be performing on the evening of 31st December.”
What has been kept under wraps by the hotel is the song on which Bipasha will rock and the names of other stars who will perform apart from Bipasha.
The announcement was made in an event organized by the hotel Sahara Star where Mr. Vivek Kumar, CEO, Hotel Sahara Star said, “Hotel Sahara Star bids goodbye to the year gone by and lures you into the New Year with Seduction 2010- the happiest, happening and most sought party of the year, with none other than the dusky diva- Bipasha Basu, who will be performing on the evening of 31st December.”
What has been kept under wraps by the hotel is the song on which Bipasha will rock and the names of other stars who will perform apart from Bipasha.
