Latest Gossips And Movie Reviews

Ra.one's Official Website Got Hacked!

2011-06-04T00:12:00.000-07:00

Recently Shahrukh Khan got a taste of the fickle cyberspace world as the official website of Ra.one was hacked. It was hacked on Thursday and all the other similar fan pages and Ra.one related websites were hacked too. But now everything is back on place. There was a note left by the hackers saying “SeeKer was here!!!”. This breach took place because of the poor programming and servers that were running unpatched operating system versions. While some people believe its true, some people are thinking of this attack as publicity stunt to promote their official website. Here is the address of the official website: www.raonemovie.com

James Arness Dies

2011-06-03T23:55:00.000-07:00

James Arness, who is known for his iconic Marshal Matt Dilon character on American TV Series “Gunsmoke”, died on Friday. He made is first appearance in 1947’s The Farmer’s Daughter. He also appeared in TV movies “Red River” and “The Alamo” after the cancellation of “Gunsmoke”. His brother Peter Graves passed away last year and his sister Jenny Lee Arness passed away in 1975.

Best Unknown Coffee Places in Denver

2011-06-03T23:42:00.001-07:00

You might have heard and went to the over advertised coffee shops of Denver but do you know that there are other small and unique coffee shops in Denver which you don’t even know about? They are unknown because they are run by the local people of Denver and these coffee shops are not much advertised. They are very popular in that neighborhood but not many people know about them. By reading this article, you will get to know those places where you can go to get a nice cup of coffee.

The first best coffee place in Denver you should know about is Curious Coffee and Catering situated at 225 E.16th Street. Over the last 2 two years, it’s getting popular amongst people for their regular or special brews along with their mouth-watering pastries. You will understand why Curious Coffee and Catering is getting popular just by visiting it once.

If Curious Coffee and Catering is too far for you to go, you can think about going to the Enchanted Grounds which is located to the south of Highland Ranch. They are renowned for their special NOVO coffee. The ingredients come from Boulder Tea line and a local roasting company. If you live near 8800 S. Colorado Blvd. you shouldn’t miss their NOVO coffee. You can go with your family to spend a happy family time as they have a Gameporium there with lots of puzzles, books, games and toys for kids.

But if you are living in Centennial which is a new city of Colorado and go to the above places only for a nice cup of coffee, don’t worry! Carino Coffee at 20971E Smoky Hill Rd. is the best option for you. Along with their delicious coffee, they have other features too. While you are enjoying their delicious cup of coffee, you can enjoy their free wireless internet. Enjoying their nice Kaladi Brothers Coffee while hearing live music and enjoying free wireless Internet with your pet in their pet-friendly patio and with the mouth-watering smell of Empanadas is the reason of their increasing popularity. Their friendly Latino environment and a wide collection of books available for anyone to read make this coffee place a bit different from others.

But if you are looking for an experience of delightful foods with tasty coffees, you can visit Paris on the Platte, which is an old and famous coffee place in Denver. As it’s situated in 1986, it is really popular amongst the coffee lovers. But their environment is a bit notorious which is not liked by some people. But you can always think about tasting their in-house roasted coffees by visiting this old coffee shop.

If you want to know more about the popular and unknown coffee shops in Denver or if these places are already visited by you and now you are looking for visiting some new coffee shops, you can visit Mile High Buzz dot com for more detailed information on the best coffee shops located in Denver.

Connecticut Review

2011-03-04T07:57:00.001-08:00

The Land of Steady Habits, Connecticut is a state situated in the northeastern part of United States. It is surrounded by Massachusetts, New York, Long Island Sound and Rhode Island. The name Connecticut came from the Algonquian word “quinatucquest” and it means “upon the long river”. The first European explorer who came in Connecticut was Adriaen Block. He explored it in 1614. In 1630s, English established their first major settlement. As Connecticut has a long coastline on Long Island Sound, it has a temperate climate. It has an area of 5,543 square miles which makes it the 48th largest area in the US. It has ranked 29th in the US for its population of 3,518,288. The capital of Connecticut is Hartford. Some part of Connecticut has a humid continental climate and the rest of the parts near the shoreline have a humid subtropical climate. The capital city, Hartford has a humid continental climate. If you are thinking about making a trip to Connecticut, you should make a list of things to do as there are lots of things to enjoy in Connecticut. If you want to see visual arts, visit Weir Farm National Historic Site, IF you want to unveil life of the oceans, visit the Maritime Aquarium, if you want to enjoy Cabaret and off-broadway, you can visit the Fairfield Theatre. You can visit the world-class museums of Connecticut which will keep you busy for a long time. There is a lot to explore in Connecticut to make your trip fun and exciting.

Colorado Review

2011-03-04T07:56:00.001-08:00

The Centennial State, Colorado is located to the Western parts of United States. Its area includes the northeastern part of Colorado Plateau, Southern Rocky Mountains and the western edge of the Great Plains. Spanish explorers named the red colored river “Rio Colorado” and the name Colorado came from it. Jefferson Territorial officially decided this name in 1861. Colorado is surrounded by Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, New Mexico and a small portion of Oklahoma. It is known as the heart of the American Southwest as the four states of Colorado has a common point where all the states meet. It doesn’t have any natural borders which makes it one of the three U.S. states without borders.

Colorado is known for its mountains, mesas, plains, canyons, rivers and desert lands. People living in Colorado are known as Coloradans. The climate of Colorado is not very predictable if you compare it with the other states in United States. Denver is the capital of Colorado and also the most populous city of Colorado. It is the eighth largest state in US with an area of 104,094 square miles. Colorado provides a healthy and active lifestyle for the people of living in there. People love skiing, hiking, playing water games, fishing when visiting California. If you are thinking about visiting Colorado, don’t forget to visit Mesa Verde National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Royal Gorge Bridge, The Colorado Railroad Museum and Fiske Planetarium and Science Center to make it a memorable trip!

Delaware Review

2011-03-04T07:54:00.003-08:00

The Small Wonder in United States, Delaware is situated on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is surrounded by Pennsylvania, Delaware River, Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and New Jersey. This name “Delaware” is taken from an English nobleman named Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr. It has an area of 2,490 square miles which makes it the second smallest state in United States after Rhode Island. As most of the part of Delaware is near to the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the ocean affects the climate moderately. The climate is divided in continental climate and humid subtropical climate. But the southern part of Delaware is different from the other parts of this state.

The largest city of this state is Wilmington and the capital of Delaware is Dover. 90.5% people living in Delaware speak only English and French is the third spoken language after Spanish. Its agricultural product includes soybeans, dairy products, poultry and corn. Its industrial outputs include automobiles, processed foods, rubber and plastic products, chemical products and paper products. The transportation system is supervised by the Delaware Department of Transportation which is also known as DelDOT. If you are planning a trip to Delaware, make sure you include Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, Brandywine Zoo, Rockford Tower, Old Swedes Church, Hagley Museum and Library and Wilmington and Western Railroad. Visiting these places with your children can make your trip both exciting and educational. If you are thinking about making a trip but confused where to go, you can consider Delaware as one of the best option!

Alabama Review

2011-03-04T07:53:00.001-08:00

The Heart of Dixie, Alabama is the thirtieth largest state in United States situated in the Southeastern region. The other states surrounding Alabama are, Gerogia, Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi. The members of Muskogean speaking tribe who lived near the Tallapoosa and Coosa Rivers were known as the Alabama. People believe that the word Alabama came from the Choctaw language. But the sources get confused when it comes to the meaning of Alabama. The originated ideas about the meaning by the experts so far are here we rest, clearers of the thicket and herb gatherers.

The total land area of the Yellowhammer state is 52,423 square miles and 3.19% of this land is water. The North of Alabama is mostly filled with mountains and the beautiful Tennessee River which increased the beauty of Alabama with lots of streams, mountains and lakes. Alabama has a humid subtropical climate containing hot summers and mild winters. It is known as one of the hottest states in the United States in summers. But the winter is mild with a less frequent amount of snowfall.

Alabama is filled with cultural heritage site which makes it perfect as a vacation destination. If you are thinking about making a trip to Alabama, you should visit Russell Cave National Monument, US Space and Rocket Center, Southern Museum of Flights, Anniston Museum of Natural History and DeSoto Caverns Park. It can be a great educational tour for your children if you visit the places mentioned above. Once you go to Alabama, you won’t find it difficult to look for the places you can visit.

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Air Jordan 1 Flight Mid

2011-02-13T07:59:00.005-08:00

Air Jordan 1 released a shoe which is based on their classic Jordan series’ silhouette. It’s a high top shoe which is the primary feature of this shoe and it followed the white leather style from their previous silhouette design. This brand under Nike already stopped making numbered models of Air Jordan series but they are still producing new models and hybrids which are based on the previous Air Jordan series as inspiration. The red patent leather looks ravishing and stunning which is placed on the upper front and the behind area of the shoe to increase the look more beautifully. It also comes with the black accent which surrounds some selected area of the shoe which brings a touch of creativity you can notice easily. Along with its look, Nike took care of the other things like performance, quality and durability to maintain the standard they provide with all the other shoes as they are always concerned about their customers and always tries to satisfy their customers in every possible way. As the name goes, you will find it very light in weight and you will feel like you are flying in the air and that’s why it’s named as flight. It’s an experience you can’t imagine by yourself without trying it by yourself. They placed their Air and Air Jordan logo nicely around the shoe which also helps to make it look nice and cool. They are available and you will find it at the Nike suppliers.

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UK Movie Industry Claiming Losses While Profits Soaring

2010-08-02T11:13:00.001-07:00

It is widely known that rights owners prefer keeping quiet when talking about online piracy. Those listening attentively could notice many times how movies raked in record breaking profits, but at the same time the entertainment industry kept arguing that it’s facing total collapse and blaming illegal downloading for that.

The movie industry sticks to the old argument to justify excessively strict copyright laws, blaming piracy for “killing” the entertainment industry and calling the government to stop it or face the collapse of the movie industry. The surveys carried out by the industry prove it is losing millions if not billions dollars in profits. However, this figure should be reconsidered from another point of view – different from the premise of each download meaning one lost sale, as it have repeatedly been acknowledged a flawed argument.

Industry executives might wonder why there are no headlines screaming that the industry is doing quite well, and the answer to that was given above – it keeps quiet.

The story is similar in all other countries – for example, the United Kingdom. The information from the UK Film Council is the following: the movie industry grossed $2 billion at box office in 2009, with takings at record-breaking levels of about £1 billion in the country last year, which is up 62% as compared to decade ago. Moreover, the total of territory box office for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland altogether surpassed £1 billion for the first time last year.

If we look at the investments in UK movies, they seem to be hugely successful, as every £1 invested has generated £5 at the box office. People are interested in visiting cinemas more than before – more that 170 million people visited theaters in the UK last year, which is up 30 million from decade ago and the highest figure since 2002.

As we can see, the British movie industry breaks revenue records by striking £1 billion at the box office, experiencing an increase in 62% over the last decade. And at the same time it dares to complain that it’s dying because of billions in losses (of course, estimated by the flawed logic of each download meaning one lost sale). How that came that we have to be sympathetic for the entertainment industry over money now – the industry, pushing lawmakers to pass excessively restrictive legislation like “three-strikes” regime in the country?

Bond Screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz Passes Away at Age 68

2010-08-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

Tom mankiewicz, best recognized for his work as a screenwriter on several of James Bond's 1970s films, passed away on July 31st after losing a struggle with cancer. Mankiewicz, son of All About Eve screenwriter Joseph Mankiewicz, has his name on the screenplays for Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die, The Man With the Golden Gun, Ladyhawke, and Dragnet, but that was hardly the extent of his career. In addition to being a regular Bond writer, the L.A. Native was also a television writer and director who worked on such projects as Bob Hope Presents, Movin' With Nancy, Hart to Hart, and Tales From the Crypt.

Mankiewicz was also one of Hollywood's great script fixers, often lending his talents to movies without official receiving an official, on-screen credit. As a "creative consultant," he was responsible for various duties on The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, Superman 1 & 2, Gremlins, War Games, and Batman.

The Bond-enthusiast fansite MI6.co.uk has a rather extensive and loving remembrance of Tom Mankiewicz, a definite read for fans. Our best wishes go out to his friends and family.

Lohan Walks Free From Jail

2010-08-02T04:39:00.000-07:00

Lindsay Lohan is a free woman again - the troubled actress was released from jail on Monday after serving just 13 days of her three-month sentence.
The Mean Girls star, who was sentenced to 90 days behind bars for violating her probation relating to a 2007 DUI arrest, was freed from the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California in the early hours of Monday morning.
Lohan was released at approximately 1.30am local time (Pst), according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The actress is expected to report to a rehab clinic within 24 hours to begin a court-ordered 90-day treatment program.

Bebo, Ranbir to act together?

2010-08-01T04:51:00.000-07:00

The race is on in Bollywood between filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala and director Rohit Jugraj to see who can get Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor in a film together first.
The fact that the two cousins, Bollywood’s hottest properties, cannot romance each other on screen has gone down very well indeed with Imran Khan — the new sensation after the success of I Hate Luv Storys. Exploiting the situation, Imran began an ‘I Love Bebo’ campaign that has worked, and the young actor is already signed on to do a film for Karan Johar opposite Kareena. But there is hope for the cousins, yet.

Sajid Nadidwala, whose Anjaana Anjaani Kareena had to opt out of because it starred Ranbir, is planning a film with the two. “We don’t have to think of a romantic pair all the time. There are so many wonderful films where the lead pair is not romantically involved, like Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in Sadma and Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore in Amar Prem,” said Sajid.
And there’s Rohit Jugraj who is currently writing a script called Cousins which he has designed specially for Kareena and Ranbir. At the moment, all he will reveal is that it’s the story of first cousins who get together to fight for a common cause. Kareena had once said, “I would like to work with Ranbir. He is so talented. I know we can work magic together. But he is my brother. How can I star opposite him? Maybe it was never meant to be.” But, in Bollywood you never say never…

Aish to shoot with Kate Winslet

2010-08-01T04:47:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seems to be reaching new heights with each passing day. The scintillating beauty, who has been gathering accolades for her mesmerising act in ‘Raavan’, will now be seen rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stunner Kate Winslet.
Believe it or not, but the two divas will be seen in a commercial for a brand that they both endorse.
Confirming the news, a source said, “Aishwarya will be working with British actress Kate Winslet in a commercial, to be shot in Italy. This is for a brand Ash endorses.”

However, this isn’t the first time Ash will be seen opposite a Hollywood biggie. The actress has been seen with actors like Jean Reno, Steve Martin and Emily Mortimer in the past.
Talking about Ash’s excitement over the ad, a source close to the actress said, “Aishwarya is very excited to meet Kate and moreover shoot with her for the ad. Ash is headed to Italy sometime next week. The ad will be shot over two days.”
As for Aishwarya, the actress has met Kate in the past and was reported to have said that she finds her “very pretty”. Shooting with Kate is something Ash is eagerly waiting for, says a source close to the latter.

Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan in Rome

2010-08-01T04:23:00.000-07:00

'Freida Pinto not marrying Dev Patel'

2010-05-29T02:07:00.000-07:00

Freida Pinto's spokesperson has rubbished reports about the Slumdog Millionaire actress marrying her co-star Dev Patel.

Earlier, there were reports that the two were spotted enquiring about a wedding cake at a bakery and making arrangements to fly it to India for their forthcoming wedding.

"These rumours are complete rubbish and baseless. There is not even an ounce of truth in it," Divya Tejuja, Freida's spokesperson said.

The two met in 2008 on the sets of Slumdog Millionaire and started dating some time later. But they kept their romance low-profile and didn’t appear in public together until late last year.

Katrina Kaif beats Shah Rukh Khan in mobile search

2010-05-29T02:06:00.000-07:00

Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif is the most searched celebrity on the mobile phones and has beaten the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Aishwarya Rai.

The research was conducted by mBit Infotech, a Value Added Service(VAS) provider.

Among the Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, Katrina is on the number one spot followed by Angelina Jolie, Kareena, Shah Rukh, Salman, Bipasha, Aishwarya, Monica Bellucci and Aamir Khan.

Commenting on the results, Raghavendra Agarwala, CEO of mBit Infotech, said: "It is amazing to see that Katrina Kaif is ruling the charts with a major pie, presumably implying that Katrina’s popularity is mounting for both national and international audiences."

The research is based on the searches performed by over 120,000 users of mBit in the first quarter of 2010 (Jan to April) and it also found out that "sex" is still the most popular searched keyword followed by music where mostly international music icons like Akon, Linkin Park, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Rihanna and Michael Jackson top the list.

Lawyers to Tiger Woods: No Dating Allowed!

2010-05-29T00:06:00.000-07:00

At this point, it's looking like a matter of when, not if Tiger Woods gets divorced from wife Elin. But until that happens, his handlers want him under lock and key.

According to reports, the golfer's legal team told him he won't be able to date until the split is completely finalized. The reason? Well, it's kind of obvious, right?

Says a source close to the situation:

"Elin's building a character case [based on serial philandering]. Elin's team is watching Tiger's every move. She wants more money than Michael Jordan's ex got."

Jordan's ex-wife reportedly received $168 million. Elin is said to want $750 million (!) which may be a stretch, but even if she gets a quarter of that ... wow.

Despondent

Tiger's reaction to being barred from dating was likely similar.

She certainly has enough material on Tiger to make a compelling case as it is. If he were caught mauling Joslyn James or that Elin Woods look-alike, though? Wow.

As for custody of the couple's two small children?

"They'll share it, but she wants the ability to take them to Sweden whenever she wants," says the insider. Tiger wants the right to object in court - here or abroad.

Things are already getting ugly, too. His other main hangup? He wants this confidential - now and 'til the end of time. As in no interviews or books by Elin. Ever.

She's balking at that so far. Stay tuned ...

Gary Coleman Taken Off Life Support, Dead at 42

2010-05-29T00:03:00.000-07:00

R.I.P. Gary Coleman (1968-2010).

Former child star and actor Gary Coleman of Diff'rent Strokes fame has died. He was 42. He was taken off life support earlier today and passed away.

The diminutive Coleman passed away at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo after suffering a brain hemorrhage and losing consciousness.

A resident of Santaquin, Utah, Coleman had been hospitalized Wednesday and lost consciousness the next day. He was on life support until this afternoon.

Born with failed kidneys, Coleman had undergone two transplants by age 14 and his growth was permanently stunted by the side effects of dialysis.

He was a precocious, chubby-cheeked Coleman was 10 when Diff'rent Strokes debuted on NBC in 1978. The popular show lasted for eight seasons.

The scene-stealing Gary quickly became a pop-culture icon, whose recurring line "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" became a national catchphrase.

At the height of his TV series success, Coleman reportedly earned $64,000 per week and is said to have made some $18 million during his heyday.

His acting career as an adult fell far short of his glory days, however, with only occasional guest appearances and small roles in films and TV movies.

Coleman has had encounters with the law in recent years, including just this February, when he accepted a plea deal on domestic violence charges.

That stemmed from an incident with wife Shannon Price, who took him off life support today. Gary's health problems also escalated in recent years.

Hopefully he is now at peace. Our condolences to Gary Coleman's family, friends and fans in this difficult time. He will be remembered and missed.

Amitabh Bachchan to play Rabindranath Tagore?

2010-05-29T00:02:00.000-07:00

If the reports are to be believed then the iconic Big B might portray the life of another icon, the great Rabindranath Tagore, India's first Nobel laureate. The movie is titled ‘The Sound of Silence’ and Mr. Bachchan has been approached for the role of Rabindranath Tagore for the biopic.

The movie talks about the life of Tagore after he won the Nobel Prize and it deals with his life at Shantiniketan.

It will be a perspective of the students like Indira Gandhi, Satyajit Ray etc. who studied at Shantiniketan.

The film will be directed by Ujjvwal Chatterji, who has earlier directed films like ‘Escape From Talibaan’ and ‘Laal Salaam’, produced by Kirshnedu Sen; whereas Javed Akhtar will be penning the script, dialogues and lyrics for the movie.

Mr. Bachchan has been approached to play Tagore in his older age.

The film is likely to go on floors by the end of this year.

Sudhir Mishra ready to bow before Kareena

2010-05-28T23:58:00.000-07:00

Kareena Kapoor’s stupendous performance in her films has driven many filmmakers crazy and one among them is director Sudhir Mishra. Mishra ardently wants Kareena Kapoor in his film titled, ‘Dhruv’, a modern version of ‘Devdas’. He wants Kareena Kapoor to play the role of Paro. To get Kareena’s acceptance, Sudhir Mishra is even ready to go down Kareena’s knees.

Mishra initially wants Chitrangada Singh for the role but later he shifted his choice to Bebo because he feels that Kareena is best suited for the role. Confirming the news, Mishra said, “It works only with Kareena, no one else. I’m willing to go down on my knees to get her to do the film. But she can’t say no. It’s a role specially written for her,” says Mishra.

Kareena is not sure about signing the film because it’s a Farhan Akhtarproduction and named after his character in the film. “We call the film ‘Dhruv’, but her character Pooja is as important. ‘Devdas’ is now ‘Dhruv’ and Paro is Pooja. It’s now more like Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ than ‘Devdas’. I can’t imagine anyone but Kareena in the role,” adds Mishra.

Hope, Kareena accepts the role.

Aamir Khan to host KBC 4!

2010-05-28T23:55:00.000-07:00

Perfectionist Aamir Khanis rumored to be hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 4. Talks are going on and Aamir Khan is in the top of the list. Question that arises about hosting KBC 4 is that since it was earlier hosted by Amitabh Bachchanand Shahrukh Khan, comparison is bound to take place. “These things simply don’t matter to Aamir. The only way he would come on television is by doing a show that caters to social cause. At the moment, he’s got two projects in hand – both by BIG Synergy. If KBC doesn’t work out, then Aamir is likely to take up the other reality show currently untitled. The common thing with both is that their principal aim is social cause. It’s precisely this thing that has evinced Aamir’s interest in coming to television,” said a source.

If Aamir gives his nod then there will be a change in the format, it will be something resemblance to ‘Slumdog Millionare’. The show will aim towards doing some social cause. Throwing light on the issue, the source says, “Yes, earlier there was such a format wherein you would invite one contestant from the slums to earn rupees I million in a day. However, that’s been done away with now. New format, new rules will be in place, but one thing constant will be the social factor.”

If Aamir says yes then it would his debut venture in television.

First photos of adult Harry, Ginny Hugo Weasley,Tom Felton& Potter family from Deathly Hallows epilogue

2010-05-25T23:59:00.000-07:00

The epilogue for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is currently being filmed this week at King's Cross station in London. While there have been several photos of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson covered and walking to the station, the very first image of Dan and Bonnie Wright aged in their mid-30s has been released, and can be seen below.

UPDATE: The first photos of Albus and James Potter with their mother Ginny (Bonnie Wright), has been released as well, along with a better shot of Dan as older Harry:

UPDATE #2: The first photo of director David Yates with the young actor playing Albus Potter can be seen in our galleries.

Additionally, the first image of Dan with his on-screen daughter, Lily Potter, can be seen below.

The first images of Ron and Hermione's youngest child, Hugo Weasley, as well as shots of Tom Felton and Jade Gordon heading into King's Cross from earlier today have been released, courtesy of Rupert-Grint.us, and can be seen below.

Deathly Hallows epilogue filming will continue to be shot at King's Cross in London until
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be out November 19, 2010 and July 15, 2011.

Wedding bells for Freida Pinto and Dev Patel

2010-05-25T21:47:00.000-07:00

Yes, It's True!! The stars of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Freida Pinto and Dev Patel are going to take their relationship to a next level. The couple is getting ready to tie the knot. Their romance made headlines couple of times. Freida and Dev came closer during the shooting of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. With the success of the film, they became overnight stars. Like their love, their career also jumped high. Their career just took off but they have decided to marry as soon as possible.

According to a source, they will marry in a traditional Indian style. The news of their marriage blow up as they reportedly ordered the wedding cake from the same bakery, Sweet Lady Jane bakery in Los Angeles at which they have dated for the first time.

Before Freida starts off her filmy career, she was officially engaged to her publicist Rohan Antao but later called off as she wanted to concentrate on her career and started dating Dev Patel.

They are yet to declare their wedding officially.

Farah snubs SRK, casts Sallu in OSO sequel

2010-05-25T21:37:00.000-07:00

Farah Khan and Shahrukh Khan are no longer good friends. Though they claim to be friends, truth is that they are rivals more than friends. Farah Khan’s inclination towards Shahrukh Khan’s enemy is a proof of this. Now-a-days, Farah Khan bonds with Salman Khan. Their friendship was quite visible at a dance reality show on TV where Farah Khan appeared as a judge and Salman Khan as a special guest. On that show, the camaraderie between the two was seen. On the show, Salman joked about him being the first choice for Farah's directorial ventures, ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘"Om Shanti Om" and Farah posed to be serious and she was quick to admit that it was true. Farah then assured Salman to be in both the sequels.

Though it was said in a joke, it did not impress SRK. When media caught King Khan and asked him to comment of Farah-Salman’s latest comment on his films, he preferred to ignore them and did not comment on the issue. Sources present at the venue narrates, “One look at SRK and you could tell he was miffed. He had been in a good mood, answering all our queries, but just when someone touched upon the Farah-Salman chapter, the smile on Shah Rukh’s face faded.”

It seems Bollywood will never get over enmity.

Ash, Bebo Preity together in Bhansali’s next

2010-05-25T21:15:00.000-07:00

Hearing the star casts, one would definitely say Woh! Hard to believe but the three reigning ladies of Bollywood, Aishwarya RaiBachchan, Kareena Kapoorand Preity Zintawill be sharing screen space in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next flick titled, ‘Heera Mandi’, based on the famous red light area in the walled city of Lahore.

The project was in Bhansali’s mind for a long time but at one point of time, he has decided to dump it but Bhansali again set up his mind to work on the subject. Earlier he had Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukherjee and Sonam Kapoor in mind but later he has shifted to Ash, Bebo and Preity.

He will start working on the project as soon as he wraps up the shooting of ‘Guzaarish’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai.

Lara Bags Don 2!

2010-05-25T21:03:00.000-07:00

Lara Dutta is the latest star to join Farhan Akhtar’s Don 2. The actress has been cast alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampal — all three who have been retained from its prequel Don.

And though producer Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan are tight-lipped about her role, a source revealed that the actress is touted to play a femme fatale in this slick-flick. However, whether Lara will be seen vying for SRK’s attention alongside Priyanka remains to be seen. A source said, “Lara’s not replacing Eesha (Koppikhar). She’s a completely new addition to the cast with an entirely new part written for her. But yes, the role will require Lara to learn some form of martial arts and she is very kicked about doing an action role.”

For Lara, it may just be a dream come true, as she had not too long ago revealed her wish of doing a hard-core action-oriented role. Incidentally, with Lara and Priyanka on board, the film teams two former Miss Indias (Universe and World, respectively) who had made their debut together in the 2003 Akshay Kumar starrer Andaz.

Aamir Khan to direct Amitabh Bachchan in sci-fi flick

2008-07-11T03:34:00.001-07:00

Aamir Khan is secretly planning a big budget sci-fi flick for which he has approached legend Amitabh Bachchan to co-star.

Apparently, the two actors met at the recently held premiere of Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na and shared interest in acting alongside each other. Amitabh was impressed by Aamir’s debut directorial Taare Zameen Par and then the rigorous promotion of Jaane Tu… Ya Jaan Na.

Aamir then immediately went to his laptop and started drafting a story for which he is now seeking a script writer.

Aishwarya Rai was Will Smith's first choice for 'Hancock'

2008-07-11T03:11:00.000-07:00

The gorgeous Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was Will Smith's first choice for 'Hancock' over Oscar winning Charlize Theron but the actress declined.

Smith, who by his own admission is a great fan of Ash, is not disappointed and believes that they will share good on screen chemistry."I would love to work with Aishwarya. She is gorgeous. I had even offered her roles with me. In fact for 'Hancock' also she was my first preference over Charlize," he said in an e-mail interview.

The actor is still hopeful that would work together in future.

"I received denials all the times, may be she had some justified problems. But of course, I will do anything to work with Aishwarya," says a hopeful Smith.

The 'Independence Day' actor, whose latest superhero flick 'Hancock' is all set to release in India today is also a huge fan of Indian films industry and is currently exploring possibilities of working in an Indian film.

Smith is in love with Bollywood and believes that the future of international cinema lies in a conjugal tie between the world's two largest entertainment industries.

"I think a marriage between Bollywood and Hollywood would yield outstanding results," Smith said.

"I would love to work in an Indian film. I have seen a couple of Bollywood movies, which had impressed me a lot. I also had a word with Karan Johar . Let's see what's there in store," says the actor.

"I love Indian cinema and its actors. Their energy level is just incompatible. The songs and dances in Bollywood movies are just amazing," he added.

Ask about his favourite Indian actors, and Smith, who was last seen in the much acclaimed 'Pursuit of Happiness' comes up with a list of top most actors in Bollywood. Of course, Ash figures on top followed by Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan .

"Amitabh Bachchan is a rocking man. Witnessing him and his mania all over India, I too have decided to rename myself to Big W. Shah Rukh Khan is another actor who is a great buzz there," says Smith.

Already popular among Indian cine-fans, the actor is all praise for the Indian audience and hopes his latest flick will also enjoy similar love from them.

"I thank them with all my heart for watching my films with a keen interest and hope the same for 'Hancock' too. Indian audience are very sensible and I expect that my film will receive warmth in manifolds."

Touched by Indian hospitality, Smith says he had a fun time during his last visit here and would love to visit India again.

"I received a lot of love and a hearty welcome from all in India. I would surely love to be back to India and try and deal out something really good.

"The one word which I could learn very easily and which touched my heart is for all the Indians -- Namastey India," he says.

In 'Hancock', Smith plays the character of a superhero who saves countless lives but in the due course also unwittingly inflicts jaw-dropping damages to public property.

Directed by renowned Hollywood film director Peter Burg 'Hancock' is an action genre made on a budget of over USD 150 million. Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron and actor Jason Bateman also star in the movie.

Shah Rukh to do Qawwali for Dulha Mil Gaya

2008-07-11T03:06:00.000-07:00

Shah Rukh to do Qawwali for Dulha Mil Gaya

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will complete his scenes for Vivek Vaswani’s Dulha Mil Gay later this year.

According to reports, most of Khan’s scenes have already been shot, but there is a pivotal Qawwali number yet to be filmed. This can be done over a course of 2 or 3 days, and Khan has agreed to provide dates to that effect. It has also been reported that Cricketer Brian Lara has also been approached for a cameo.

Dulha Mil Gaya’s main stars are Sushmita Sen, Tara Sharma and Fardeen Khan.

Prachi Desai Bags Abbas-Mustan's Film Life Partner

2008-07-11T03:00:00.000-07:00

By now its common knowledge that TV actress Prachi Desai (of Kasamh Se fame) is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Farhan Akhtar in Rock On. However, even before her debut film hits the screens; Prachi has already bagged her next film.

The buzz has it that Prachi has been signed as one of the female leads in Abbas-Mustan's home production Life Partner. The film which stars Fardeen Khan, Govinda, Tusshar Kapoor and Genelia D'Souza is directed by Rumi Jaffrey. Prachi confirmed this piece of news. "Yes, I have signed the film but it's too early to talk about it. I can't reveal many details about Life Partner. All I can say is that when I heard the script, I loved it and am happy that I am a part of it," signed off the bubbly actress.

With two big banner films on hand, looks like Prachi is all set to kick-start her Bollywood career with a bang.

Aamir Khan signed as brand ambassador for Tata Sky

2008-07-11T02:50:00.000-07:00

The good times seem to continue for actor-producer-director Aamir Khan. After having impressed one and all with his directorial venture Taare Zameen Par last year, Aamir has managed to deliver yet another hit as a producer with his nephew Imran's launch film Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na.

What's more, Aamir who is currently enjoying the success of Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na has also been roped in by DTH operator Tata Sky as its brand ambassador. The 'Perfectionist' Khan would feature in all Tata Sky brand and product communications including advertisements in T.V, print and radio.

An interesting fact is that Tata Sky's main rival, Dish TV, has Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador. In the past too, Aamir and SRK have endorsed competitive products like Nokia & Samsung mobiles and Coke & Pepsi to name a few. Well, with this endorsement, the competition between the two Khans only heats up as Aamir would now be seen more frequently on the T.V. screens.

Imran Khan maybe pranky but he can’t forget perfection!

2008-07-10T03:20:00.000-07:00

Imran Khan Making a successful debut with Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, Imran Khan may look like a simple, quiet and cute boy, but in reality this youngster is indeed very mischievous. While shooting for the film, the actor made life hell for his co-star Manjari Fadnis by his scary pranks.

“Imran is a prankster on the sets. We had a ball, all of us,” says Manjari, recollecting the time when Imran scared her out of her wits in an eerie villa where they were shooting by making ghostly noises in the dark.

“I am not the type that gets easily scared by the word ‘ghosts’. I have read a lot on after-life, But this was one experience that really made me scream,” she grins recollecting the event.

Well, everything is right while it’s done by stars and it’s more so while there is someone like uncle Aamir behind you all the while. But there is something that Imran should always take care of. Guess what? As uncle Aamir doesn’t like anything which is not perfect to the core and he is the man behind making Imran a superstar, Imran should at least keep playing on the chord of perfectionist in everything he does. Even while plotting a prank!

Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt’s underwater stunt

2008-07-10T03:11:00.000-07:00

Sajay DuttAkshay Kumar seems to be the perfect choice by Colours for hosting their upcoming reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. This dare devil, who’s known for performing dangerous stunts in his films, had a close encounter with an accident which would have proved fatal. Another actor who was accompanying Akshay in this dangerous stunt was our very own Sanjay Dutt.

The two Bolly-stars accompanied by their photographer Peter Zuccarini were filming an underwater scene in Bahamas while a ship blasted to create special effects for their upcoming film Blue, produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision and directed by Anthony D’Souza. Even though Akki, Sanju and the photographer were fifty feet under the sea, they felt the burning sensation and had to quit shooting and come out of the water.

Sanjay Dutt ditches Kangana Ranaut for a film opposite Aishwarya Rai

2008-07-10T03:07:00.000-07:00

Sanjay Dutt has left the makers of his yet untitled film opposite Kangana Ranaut in the lurch after an offer from Mani Ratnam for a film opposite Aishwarya Rai, also starring Abhishek Bachchan. Sanjay was committed to do the candy floss romantic film produced by T-Series film starring Kangana which was being directed by the duo Vinay Sapru – Radhika Rao who had earlier directed Lucky - No Time for Love (2005) for T-Series. The T-Series film was to be shot extensively in the US with also some portions to be filmed in India.

While the T-Series production house officials are maintaining a brave stand by telling us that Dutt is still “on” for their project, Dharam Uberoi, his business manager, has stated that he was never confirmed for the T-Series film. Our sources, however, confirm that Dutt has no inclinations to do the T-Series film anymore.

Our sources reveal, “Dutt was not the first choice for the role. South superstar Vikram was chosen for the part by Mani. But the not so exciting response to the Abhi-Aish jodi in Sarkar Raj made Mani rethink. Instead of opting for a completely unknown star for Bollywood along with the couple he decided to go in for Sanjay Dutt and reduce the business risk for the film.”

“Dutt jumped at this opportunity by a maker like Mani Ratnam immediately and committed to the film without even going through the script. He allotted all the committed dates of his T-Series film to this film,” the source adds.

This will be the third time Sanjay Dutt be starring opposite Aish. He was earlier seen opposite her in Hum Kissi Se Kum Nahi (2002) and Shabd (2005). Both of these were massive flops at the box office!

Scared Harman Rescued By Priyanka

2008-07-10T03:02:00.000-07:00

Scared Harman Rescued By Priyanka
Gone are those days when the actresses were found screaming for their lives and whoosh…there came the hero to rescue and protect them. With the changing time, the situations have changed too. Heroes now stick to their brave and beautiful girlfriends for protection, of which, the most recent example is Harman Baweja. While shooting in Bangkok, Harman recently handed Priyanka Chopra a loose python as he was too scared to hold it. When asked about this, the actor went red and said,

“They handed over the python to me and I handed it to Priyanka and she took it. I’m thankful to her for that, because I’m not too excited about holding Pythons in my hands. But you know when you have that thing hissing in front of your eyes — it’s quite scary.”

Well, nice that the guy had his bold and beautiful girlfriend for defence.

Bachchans to produce 'Pa'

2008-07-10T03:01:00.000-07:00

The refreshingly different CHEENI KUM released more than a year ago, but even before the film could hit the screens, Balki had expressed a desire to work with Big B again. "He's addictive. Once you work with him, it's difficult to look elsewhere," Balki had remarked then.

Balki had plans of bringing the father and son duo of Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan in PA. Well, the dream has finally realized, for A.B. Corp has decided to produce the project. Also, besides the Bachchans, Balki has also confirmed Vidya Balan and Paresh Rawal for pivotal roles.

"We begin filming in February next year and hope to wrap up the shoot by May. PA deals with the father-son relationship," Balki divulges. Sunil Manchanda and Balki will execute the project.

Rakhi finally bags a posh Yashraj Film

2008-07-10T02:52:00.000-07:00

Rakhi Sawant is about to be turned into a typical Yashraj heroine. And the man given the seemingly-impossible job is Manish Malhotra.

After creating a constant stir off screen with her mediatized antics Rakhi Sawan's career as a film actor is finally moving forward.

Cutting across the state of stagnancy brought on by her item-girl image Rakhi has now bagged a full-fledged dramatic role in Yashraj Films' new film being directed by debutant Anurag Singh. The film also stars Rani Mukherjee and Shahid Kapoor.

Rakhi can't stop purring and preening. "So far my career in movies didn't take off because I don't have a lobby to support and sign me. That's the only explanation I have.

Lekin mere peeche junta ka haath hai. People love Rakhi Sawant. Now I've finally got a film I'm proud of with the best banner Yashraj.

After this I'm sure I'm going to flooded wuth good offers, and not just to do item songs, although I've no godfather on the film industry."

Rakhi is excited about working with Rani."She's my favourite actress. I love Rani. She's a superstar but so normal. I'm going to take blind instructions from Rani about how to do my scenes.And I've no ego about it."

It wouldn't be improper to here point out that Rani Mukherjee had borrowed many of Rakhi's mannerisms and speech patterns to play the tart with a golden heart in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya.

Rakhi starts shooting with Rani and Shahid on 17 July. "I've already started rehearsing. Do I play cricket in the film. My lips are sealed. Do I have item songs in the film? Hmmmmm…That would be telling.

But yes I don't have just one dance. I've three dances in this film choreographed by the one and only Vaibhavi Merchant. They're not just ordinary item songs.

And I'm being dressed up by the king himself Manish Malhotra. I'm so excited about working with him."

So will Rakhi be playing cricket along with Rani in this film about women's cricket?

Turning demure Rakhi purrs, "Darling if I reveal everything now why will you pay money to see the film when it's released?

All I know is, that the offer came to me without any lobbying. They saw my item song in Krazzy 4. I guess they liked what they saw. All the credit goes to Jesus Christ, Mother Mary, Shani Bhagwan and Ganpati. These are the four pillars of my destiny.

Nothing in my life has come easily to me. But now I'm very happy with my life. Thank you, junta. And thank you, media. Main media ki beti hoon."

The Complan Boy and the Complan Girl

2008-07-10T02:47:00.000-07:00

Small kids have always been a favorite with advertisers since time immemorial. After all, your heart immediately melts when you see a small child talking about his / her favorite product. Two such kids (one a small good-looking boy and the other a cute little girl) were seen many years ago in one of the most popular commercials for a popular health and energy drink - Complan. While the boy proudly exclaimed “I am a Complan Boy” even the girl was not one to be left behind and said “I am a Complan girl”. The ad is still etched in our memories but what's interesting is that today that very good-looking boy and cute girl are among the teen heartthrobs of the nation.

Yes we are indeed talking about the super cool Shahid Kapoor and the glamorous Ayesha Takia. Years after they did the Complan commercial together, Shahid and Ayesha have managed to make a mark for themselves in the big, bad world of Bollywood. What's more, the duo was even romantically paired opposite each other in films like Dil Maange More and Fool-N-Final. They would also be seen in Ahmed Khan's forthcoming film Paathshala.

And just in case you are wondering what happened to the Complan, well one look at Shahid and Ayesha's respective debut films (Ishq Vishk and Socha Na Tha) and you'll surely agree that it was only Ayesha on whom the Complan actually worked.

Akshay Kumar jumps off Bangkok’s tallest building

2008-07-04T04:46:00.000-07:00

Could there ever be a better host for the Indian version of 'Fear Factor' than Akshay Kumar, the Bollywood synonym for daredevilry?

Akki flew to Bangkok, the city that taught him a few lessons in Oriental Cuisine, to show Thailand what he had learnt in Bollywood. He jumped off the tallest skyscraper of the city, and skated all the way down through thin air!

This Khiladi stunt was caught on camera and will be part of the promotional film on the Indian version of ‘Fear Factor’, to be aired on COLORS TV, premiering in July 2008. Shot on the lines of a Bollywood movie trailer, the promo flick gives a foretaste of what is to hit the small screen as ‘Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi’.

Says Akshay: “With something as crazy and exciting like ‘Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi’ you have got to start at Bangkok. I truly enjoyed being on skate board, straddled between two of the tallest buildings in Thailand - just to give a preview of the show to my viewers. It sounds easy on paper, just take a look for yourself and enjoy the ride with me. You don’t have to be a daredevil to enjoy this show - it’s packed with me of course, but also with love, friendships, deadly stunts and a lot of fun.”

Rameet Arora, Marketing Head, COLORS, says, “This film for ‘Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi’ represents drama that will be unmistakably different. Setting the tone for a ‘never seen before’ campaign, you can look forward to a unique synergy between Bollywood and television. And that too, with India’s favourite action hero & television entertainment. It’s an un-missable start.”

‘Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi’ takes the game show to the highest level of physical and mental challenge, making it more gritty and edgy than ever before. Another attraction of ‘FEAR FACTOR - Khatron ke Khiladi’ is going to be the 13 Bollywood beauties, who’ll compete with each other, to be the last-lass-standing: Yaana Gupta, Aditi Govtrikar, Pooja Bedi, Sonali Kulkarni, Anita Hasnandani, Meghna Naidu, Tapur Chatterjee, Tupur Chatterjee, Nethra Raghuraman, Anjana Sukhani, Dipannita Sharma, Vidya Malvade and Urvashi Sharma. The show will be shot entirely in South Africa, over a period of one month and is being produced by Endemol India, one of India’s finest production houses.

Shilpa learns violin for The Man

2008-07-04T04:32:00.000-07:00

Actress-cum-yoga guru Shilpa Shetty is now learning to play the violin for her role in Sunny Deol's The Man

"I have to play the violin in The Man and to make it look real, I am taking lessons. Trust me, it is very difficult to play the violin. I am having a tough time. My instructor tells me that it is the most difficult instrument to play and he is quite right," said Shilpa in a press statement.

Although Shilpa is finding her lessons tough, her instructor Sandeep, who is based in Goa, says he is impressed with her sincerity.

"Every evening after pack up, Shilpa takes two hour lessons to play the violin. She is shaping up to be a very dedicated student," he stated.

In The Man, Shilpa Shetty is portraying a girl who rises to instant global stardom - very similar to her real life experience.

"Her character has an interesting side to it - she is a violin expert just like pop sensation Vanessa Mae. Her violin playing portions in the film have been styled just like a Vanessa Mae video. Since Shilpa wanted to lend authenticity to her character, she decided to learn to play the violin," a source close to the actress stated.

The actress was last seen in Life... In a Metro.

Rock On Exclusive Trailer Ft. Farhan Akhter,Arjun Rampal,Prachi Desai

2008-07-04T03:35:00.000-07:00

John lacks Aashayein!

2008-07-04T03:15:00.000-07:00

John Abraham is back in Mumbai after a long schedule of Dostana in Miami and is still finding it difficult to make some time to promote his film Aashayein.

The film which was supposed to have released on May 9 but was postponed to June 20, is now scheduled to release on September 12!

If sources are to be believed, the film was postponed since the producers wanted to avoid any sort of clash with films like Love Story 2050 and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Also Yash Raj’s Bachna Eh Haseeno is set to release in August and considering the film might eat into the business of Aashayein, the film was further pushed to September!

An industry insider told us, “John is not keen on promoting the film, since it is not finding ample takers, given its serious subject. Besides John’s previous off beat films have not done exceedingly well at the box office either. No Smoking, Zinda, Baabul, Salaam-E-Ishq and even Goal failed to create Dhoom at the box office when compared to his debut film Dhoom!”

“People have always liked John in a glamorous role and Aashayein will not see him like that. John too is apprehensive about the film to a certain extent revealed a close friend of John’s too.

But it’s not just the actor or the producers who have been dodging the film for a while, even director Nagesh Kukunoor has decided to concentrate on his next film Bemisal which stars newcomer and former Miss India 2005 Sindura Gadde.

“Nagesh has already started the pre production work for Bemisal and is giving all the attention to it. Seems like he has even stopped bothering about Aashayein, since it has been delayed a little too long”, said a unit hand of Bemisal.

All we can suggest to Nagesh and John right now is to have some hope for their film which is titled Aashayein!

Love Story 2050 - Movie Review

2008-07-04T03:12:00.000-07:00

Love Story 2050 - Movie Review

Director: Harry Baweja
Cast: Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani
Rating: 1/5

Picture this. It’s 2050. The world’s transformed into a screensaver. There are airborne automobiles all over but filmmakers continue to build castles (read movies) in air. Robots have substituted companionship and are not just implanted with artificial intelligence but also embedded with fake feelings. Humankind emerge from holograms as customer care executives and you literally feel like calling for help. The heroine is red-headed but the director wins an empty-headed tag for serving us with a no-brainer. Product brands of today manage to survive four decades down the line and perhaps so will the standard of scripts that refuse to show any signs of upgrading.

Picture this. It’s 2006. Filmmaker Harry Baweja considers making a science fiction but assumes that the audience is too inexperienced to accept the genre unconditionally. So he manipulates an obsolete love story believing that the viewer would now digest the assorted subject more willingly. And in his flawed hypothesis he ends up with a muddled mess which is something between a lackluster love story and a semi-science-fiction. Add to it, neither appeals!

Picture this. It’s 2008. Harman Baweja attempts to make a dashing debut (literally) as he bangs his father’s swanky car. Daddy dear is a business tycoon who has no time for his motherless son Karan (Harman). Now how many times have we seen such banal bonding before? Nevertheless, real-life father Harry Baweja has all the time to launch his son (again literally, through flying cars) in a futuristic film which unfortunately isn’t ahead of its time.

The Story:
Karan meets Sana (Priyanka Chopra), chases, dates and sings with her, gets separated and reunites and attempts every possible act to stretch the screenplay till the interval. The director has dedicatedly devoted the first half merely for the love story. 2050 appears only in the second half where the techno-savvy world comprises of touch-screen gadgets and perhaps India is again ruled by foreigners as most inhabitants of Mumbai resemble firangs .

Sana dies in the first half and our hero is pretty sure that she will be reborn in 2050. His scientist uncle (Boman Irani) who is a confused combination of an astrologer-cum-astronomer reaffirms his faith. Uncle Frankenstein has designed a time machine which transports them into future. Sana is Zeisha now and suddenly the modern day sci-fi takes an ancient Bollywood turn with the reincarnation theme. This Karan has no Arjun but with just one song he rekindles memories of past life in his lifeless romance with Sana.

Meanwhile the director also inserts an archetypal villain though he chooses to keep his face covered for reasons unknown. This faceless bad man looks like the first cousin of Mogambo and suspiciously sounds like Gulshan Grover. Is Grover resorting to barely dubbing for films or did the director midways mistake his film to be an animation attempt? Expectedly, the villain is in search of the time machine which assures a climax combat with the hero.

The screenplay grilled by multiple writers is a clear case of too many cooks spoil the broth. The first half is long-drawn-out with a lousy love story while scenes are specially written in the second half only to accommodate brand endorsements. The special effects aren’t shoddy but not of the exceptional variety either. However that doesn’t affect much as the effects are almost relegated to the background while the romance takes preventable prominence. Moreover the visual graphics remind of several Hollywood films like The Fifth Element, Total Recall and The Star Wars series. Also the villain’s vicious intentions are clearly derived from Krrish .

Performances:
Of the performances, Boman Irani hams hysterically. Priyanka Chopra overdoes the Pooh image to irksome effect. Archana Puran Singh repeats her Punjabi act for the zillionth time. Harman Baweja, intentionally or unintentionally, has a strong Hrithik Roshan hangover in his looks, performance, body-language, mannerisms, action, dancing and dialogue delivery but surprisingly it works to his advantage. In the pre-climax party scene he also derives a lot in his act from Shah Rukh Khan. But a confident charm works to his merit.

Verdict:
Through the film, Harman keeps repeating a line ‘I don’t need luck, I have love’. Perhaps an overdose of love will surely make him seek some luck, now.

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Movie Review | First On Net

2008-07-04T03:09:00.001-07:00

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Movie Review First On Net

The common question comes to mind when aamir khan is producing a film will be, how the movie is going to be? Coming to jaane tu ya jaane na, will it live up to the expectations?

Story:

While Jaane Tu is Imran’s debut vehicle, it is really Genelia who steals the show. The actress is a real livewire on screen and conveys those annoying feelings of jealousy, confusion, irritability and fake happiness without any problem.

Within the gang, who sport very Bombay nicknames such as Rats (Jai), Meow (Aditi), Bombs (Sandhya), Jiggy (Jignesh), the guys fare much better than the girls. Jiggy delights as the Gujju while Rotlu and Bombs together are smashing as the couple who discover each other as soul mates when left solo by their crushes, Jai and Aditi.

Supporting cast members like Ratna Pathak Shah as Jai’s mum, Paresh Rawal as the police inspector, Naseeruddin Shah, as Jai’s dead Rajput father who speaks from his portrait hold, fort magnificently.

Even the sub-plot of Jai’s rite of passage as a true male Rathore from Ranjhore family by fulfilling three conditions - beating up a person, spending time in jail and riding a horse - is largely saved and made palatable by way of the safe casting of the Shahs and Arbaaz and Sohail Khan, who appear as Rathore boys in the guise of dancing cowboys.

On a whole jaane tu ya jaane na is a lovely cute movie honestly.
Its not a story which never heard or seen but then just like aamir said, It does revive good old college days and bring us a nice love story..

Performances:
Coming to acting, every character has performed well enough.
Debutant Imran looks cool and acting is admirable.
I am not too much in favour of genelia but still she was good in the movie...
It's a love story we all have seen earlier as well. But Abbas Tyrewala made it in such a way that movie looks fresh and touching.

Music: was as expected and well picturized. Thanks to Rehman. Imran would surely notch up a hit with this debut. The movie will surely have a decent opening.

Overall a sweet movie..

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2008-07-04T03:06:00.000-07:00

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