Saturday, November 15, 2008
Shilpa injured, doctors advise three-month rest
Shilpa injured, doctors advise three-month rest
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has injured her wrist and she doesn't know when it happened. Doctors have advised her to take a three-month rest.
"Either it happened because I was practising cartwheels for my new action film or it could be because of the wear and tear that happens in weight training," Shilpa said.
Despite the injury, the actress will continue shooting for the second season of reality show 'Bigg Boss' and the movie 'The Man'.
"I'll wear a long sleeve top for 'Bigg Boss' and I'll wear a thick kada (bangle) for 'The Man'," she said.
While resting at home, Shilpa is reading scripts.
"I have started reading scripts that I did not have time to read earlier. But I am going to be very careful about what I say yes to. I want to do films where my character is exceptionally well developed. I don't want to do multi-starrers," she said.
Shilpa has turned producer and her first production venture will be a high-budget action comedy. She says she doesn't want to take any risks for the project.
“That's the reason why I haven't opted for top stars because getting their dates would be a problem. Besides, financers want filmmakers to cut down on costs. How can that be possible? I don't want to compromise on the quality of my film to save a few bucks,” she said.
Source: IANS
Anil Kapoor plays autistic role in 'Yuvvraaj'
After the success of 'Taare Zameen Par', now Anil Kapoor will be seen as an autistic in his forthcoming movie 'Yuvvraaj'.
Anil Kapoor plays autistic role in 'Yuvvraaj'
"Anil plays elder brother to Salman and Zayed Khan. Subhash Ghai had been meaning to incorporate a physically-psychologically challenged character into his script for a long time. It was Anil who told Subhashji the story idea for 'Yuvvraaj'," a source told us.
If sources are to be believed Anil's reference point in 'Yuvvraaj' is Tom Hanks in 'Forrest Gump'.
This isn't the first time that Anil is playing an autistic role. In K. Vishwanath's 'Eeshwar' too he was cast as a slow, saintly man who wins over a village widow. Anil has self-admittedly copied Raj Kapoor in 'Eeshwar'.
Shah Rukh Khan too plays an isolated Muslim suffering from an autistic disorder in Karan Johar's 'My Name Is Khan'.
Source: IANS
I would never default on my work: Sushmita Sen
Model-turned-actress Sushmita Sen seems to be courting rumours - first, she was dealing with false reports on her marriage and now about missing a shoot for a shampoo ad.
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"What do I do with false stories about me? Let them spoil my day? No way! I leave the rumour mongers to deal with their own conscience. That's how well the media knows me," Sushmita told us.
Sushmita says she no longer endorses the product whose ad shoot she's supposed to have ditched.
"I'd never default on my work. And party while work waited?...This is toooooo outrageous to be funny. I had no contractual obligation. My contract with the product ended in July. In fact, the last shoot for the product took place in July.
"The best part is I don't endorse that product any longer. My deal with them ended long back. So which Sushmita Sen were they supposed to be waiting for? But then this is small compared with marriage plans that are made for me every month."
"I couldn't allow my life to be spoilt by such absurd reports. First, they say I couldn't attend the shoot for the ad because I was partying the previous night. Then they say the people who were supposed to shoot the ad kept trying to reach me. Anyone who knows me would know I never switch off my cell. And why would they try to get in touch with me? Wouldn't getting to me via my manager be much easier?
The actress is currently busy with her home production 'Rani Laxmibai' in which she will play the title role.
Source: IANS
For Sonu Nigam, acting is more satisfying than singing
He is one of the most successful and popular playback singers in Bollywood, but it is acting that gives Sonu Nigam greater happiness.
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"I admit my films did not do well, but my work was appreciated. Acting gave me great happiness. Not a single critic wrote bad things about my performance. I think it is better to be appreciated in a flop than to be a part of a hit film where your work is not recognised," Sonu told us.
Sonu said he still gets acting offers, but can't accept them.
"I am busy with my singing assignments which include shows, playback singing and private albums. Right now I am busy with my shows abroad and also a few albums. So, I have put aside my acting offers. But I am open for it and will perhaps do a project a year later."
In the recent past, he had shows in Birmingham, London and Manchester in Britain and in various cities in the UAE.
Sonu, who has won 33 awards for playback singing including the Filmfare award, says initially music directors were hesitant to work with him.
"I was never the first choice for the best compositions. Music directors used to give all the good compositions to singers like Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and Abhijeet. I was only offered qawali or songs that needed a voice like Rafi," said Nigam, who has recorded the highest number of songs of Mohammad Rafi in T-Series's "Rafi Ki Yaadein" series.
Today he is singing for top league actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan, among others.
Sonu, who started his career as a playback singer with Gulshan Kumar's "Aaja Meri Jaan", also clarified that Kumar was not his mentor.
"Gulshan Kumar gave me the much-needed break, but he was not responsible for shaping my career."
However, Sonu admits Gulshan Kumar gave him the chance to survive in the playback world.
"Gulshan Kumar was the reason for me and my family shifting to Mumbai from Delhi. Regular work opportunities from T-Series helped me to survive in the city."
Source: IANS
Movie Review: Dostana
Movie Review: Dostana
Love in all its forms
Rating: 4/5
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, Bobby Deol, Kirron Kher, Sushmita Mukherjee, Boman Irani
Director: Tarun Mansukhani
When you walk into a film that’s a Dharma Production and is being directed by someone who has been an AD to Karan Johar for years, you expect the best but you don’t want to see another KJo film. And thankfully Dostana does just that – it gives you the glam quotient you associate with Karan and all his films but it also gives you the edgy and hatke thinking of a new director on the circuit.
The film set in gorgeous Miami revolves around nurse Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and hotshot photographer Kunal (John Abraham). Coincidentally the two are on the look out for an apartment and land at the same house at the same time. But the landlady refuses to take two hot macho men into her home that also houses her niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra). So to ensure that they get the place they pretend to be gay.
In walks Neha who is sexy, young and beautiful. Soon enough the three of them are inseparable and become the best pals ever. Neha is one of the boys and the boys, according to her, are one of the girls! And just when you think this is one happy and gay friendship, things begin to heat up in Miami – and no we aren’t talking about the weather.
Sameer and Kunal both realize that they have feelings for Neha and each of them wants her to himself. Both the boys try to outdo and outwit one another ending into a big fight. However, Neha takes the fight as a lovers’ tiff! Now just when the two are about to spill the beans, in walks Abhimanyu Singh (Bobby Deol) – Neha’s new boss. Abhimanyu maybe Neha’s boss but all his affections for her are more than boss-like. Neha too begins to like him. This obviously poses a problem for our two loverboys – Sameer and Kunal- who now hatch a plan to get rid of Abhimanyu from Neha’s life by hook or by crook.
Playing all sorts of pranks they do get rid of Abhimanyu but also lose their best mate Neha in the bargain. The big question is will they be able to get their desi girl back? That’s what Dostana is all about!
So is it worth a trek to your theatre?
Absolutely and unequivocally yes! Tarun has delivered a simply love story to simply lovely story with an absolutely funny and have-you-constantly- in-splits script. John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, both of who badly needed a hit, will get immense boost from their performances. For all the times John gives us a peak of his new and yummy body, it’s enough to keep all the women going back for more! Priyanka Chopra sets the screen on fire. Controlled and perfect acting couples with Manish Malhotra’s magic in costumes, Piggy Chops leaves you spellbound.
And it’s not just the main leads who leave you smiling from ear to ear. Watch out for Boman Irani who gives you such a cute performance. The entire theatre was in splits throughout his presence! Kirron Kher as the typical Punjabi mom obsessed with her son is superb. The scene where she finds out her son Sameer is gay is hilarious. You actually want to pause and rewind and watch it all over again! Sushmita Mukherjee, as Priyanka's aunt, does her part well.
All in all Tarun Mansukhani has made sure that people will sit up and take notice of him. It’s definitely going to be a busy busy year ahead for the little man because if his first film is this good… imagine what else he can deliver! The man is definitely here to stay!
Love in all its forms
Rating: 4/5
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, Bobby Deol, Kirron Kher, Sushmita Mukherjee, Boman Irani
Director: Tarun Mansukhani
When you walk into a film that’s a Dharma Production and is being directed by someone who has been an AD to Karan Johar for years, you expect the best but you don’t want to see another KJo film. And thankfully Dostana does just that – it gives you the glam quotient you associate with Karan and all his films but it also gives you the edgy and hatke thinking of a new director on the circuit.
The film set in gorgeous Miami revolves around nurse Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and hotshot photographer Kunal (John Abraham). Coincidentally the two are on the look out for an apartment and land at the same house at the same time. But the landlady refuses to take two hot macho men into her home that also houses her niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra). So to ensure that they get the place they pretend to be gay.
In walks Neha who is sexy, young and beautiful. Soon enough the three of them are inseparable and become the best pals ever. Neha is one of the boys and the boys, according to her, are one of the girls! And just when you think this is one happy and gay friendship, things begin to heat up in Miami – and no we aren’t talking about the weather.
Sameer and Kunal both realize that they have feelings for Neha and each of them wants her to himself. Both the boys try to outdo and outwit one another ending into a big fight. However, Neha takes the fight as a lovers’ tiff! Now just when the two are about to spill the beans, in walks Abhimanyu Singh (Bobby Deol) – Neha’s new boss. Abhimanyu maybe Neha’s boss but all his affections for her are more than boss-like. Neha too begins to like him. This obviously poses a problem for our two loverboys – Sameer and Kunal- who now hatch a plan to get rid of Abhimanyu from Neha’s life by hook or by crook.
Playing all sorts of pranks they do get rid of Abhimanyu but also lose their best mate Neha in the bargain. The big question is will they be able to get their desi girl back? That’s what Dostana is all about!
So is it worth a trek to your theatre?
Absolutely and unequivocally yes! Tarun has delivered a simply love story to simply lovely story with an absolutely funny and have-you-constantly- in-splits script. John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, both of who badly needed a hit, will get immense boost from their performances. For all the times John gives us a peak of his new and yummy body, it’s enough to keep all the women going back for more! Priyanka Chopra sets the screen on fire. Controlled and perfect acting couples with Manish Malhotra’s magic in costumes, Piggy Chops leaves you spellbound.
And it’s not just the main leads who leave you smiling from ear to ear. Watch out for Boman Irani who gives you such a cute performance. The entire theatre was in splits throughout his presence! Kirron Kher as the typical Punjabi mom obsessed with her son is superb. The scene where she finds out her son Sameer is gay is hilarious. You actually want to pause and rewind and watch it all over again! Sushmita Mukherjee, as Priyanka's aunt, does her part well.
All in all Tarun Mansukhani has made sure that people will sit up and take notice of him. It’s definitely going to be a busy busy year ahead for the little man because if his first film is this good… imagine what else he can deliver! The man is definitely here to stay!
- Harshita Kohli, Hill Road Media
- Friday, November 14th, 2008.
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