Bollywood film - Om Shanti Om is better than Saawariya

Om Shanti Om is based on the idea of incarnation. It surely is more lively and interesting than Saawariya. The opening of Om Shanti Om was really good. The advance bookings of both the movies were good but according to the people who watched the movies most of them felt that Om Shanti OM was better than Saawariya. The vice president of fun republic said that ‘Om Shanti Om has an edge over Saawariya this weekend but Saawariya too has opened up well.’ Vinod Mirani who is a film trade analyst says that Festival season is benefiting both the films, but eventually the better will sustain and Om Shanti Om is a better bet and mass appealing’.

If we see according to the plot then also OSO is better because it has a plot whereas Saawariya does not have a proper plot.

It is said that many people opted to watch Saawariya because they could not get the tickets for OSO. The movie has just been released let us see how the battle between Saawariya and OSO goes on in the coming days.

Maduri dixit who made her comeback into bollywood with the film Aaja Nachle

Maduri dixit who made her comeback into bollywood with the film Aaja Nachle is praising Konkana Sen and Vidya Balan for their acting skills.she also praised Kangana for her acting and says that the career of these three is reflecting her past life.

Madhuri also spares no chance to introduce the Indian culture to her two kids Arin and Ryan . She says that she had a dream of settling in America and is enjoying every bit of it .

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she says that she did not sign any film yet and is waiting for a good script which has some life in it.

Mallika Vs Bipasha Basu, Bipasha getting 40 lakhs more than Mallika

On 31st December, every year, filmstars perform for events and functions which adds extra weight to their cash boxes. This year Bipasha Basu will do it in J.W.Mariott for 90 lakhs what Mallika Sherawat did last year for 50 lakhs. Yes, talking about New Year eve’s programme held every year in this five-star hotel, this year they have dusky beauty Bipasha to rock the audience with a 30 minutes performance.

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Before this, Bipasha had never said yes for such programmes, but seems that the lucrative offer of 90 lakhs was too much to resist!!

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Kareena Kapoor has made a great show of her friendship with Amrita Arora

She was there for her when her career was going through a slack, she was there when her relationship with Shahid was on a roll and she is still there when her career has taken an upward swing and she has decided to confidently move ahead with royal Saif Ali Khan… In the tinsel town where loyalties change every hour, Kareena Kapoor has made a great show of her friendship with Amrita Arora and has decided to pay back to her friend who has been with her through thick and thin.

Kareena Kapoor has signed ‘Golmaal Returns’ opposite Ajay Devgan to be backed by Asthvinayak Productions. We know that Bebo had developed a good rapport with the production house during the making of their ‘Jab we Met’ and has also signed a 3-movie deal with them.

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So when director Rohit Shetty was in the process of finalizing an actress to play opposite Arshad Warsi, Kareena was quick to request Rohit to sign her good friend Amrita for the role. The producers could not refuse Kareena.

So Amrita is now on board and the two girls are all set to do some ‘Golmaal’.

Mayawati has requested the Prime Minister to impose a ban on the Aaja Nachle film

After Yash Chopra rendered an unconditional apology, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has agreed to lift the ban on his production Aaja Nachle. The film, which ran into trouble because of certain lyrics, will now be screened in all theatres without the controversial line.

"We have just received a formal apology from Yash Chopra, who has agreed to not only remove the objectionable portions from the title song but has also assured us that he will not use those lines in any of his future films. In view of the apology and his assurance, the state government has decided to lift the ban. Movie halls will begin screening the film by Saturday evening."

The film was slapped with a total ban in Uttar Pradesh and in the National Capital Region of Noida.

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Chief Minsiter Mayawati said that the ban was in keeping with the sentiments of the various Dalit groups that found certain languages and lyrics in the film objectionable. There were also reports that Mayawati has requested the Prime Minister to impose a ban on the film all over the country.

Bollywood Film Saawariya Movie Review

Saawariya Movie Review :The fate of much awaited film Saawariya is almost known ,it is an average love story woven around a girl Sonam and a rich dude Ranbhir Kapoor. It has been premièred in USA and is said to be an average film . the star cast is Ranbhir Kapoor who is the only son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh is the star hero and Sonam who is a daughter of Anil Kapoor is the heroine . Saawariya is directed by the famous Sanjay Leela Bhansali who made it big by the films Hum dil De chuke Sanam and also by Devdas. . Sanjay was almost in look out for the star cast from the past two years and zeroed on Ranbhir and Sonam as he thought these both were very apt for the storyline. Ranbhir and Sonam were close pals from their childhood and readily agreed for the acting in Sanjay’s Saawariya .

Sanjay with their both elders permission started to shoot and was happy by the way the Saawariya has crafted . The story is a simple love story which has been portrayed in a different manner . Sanjay made no less effort in this making as he used lavished sets & lavish costumes as he is known to do in his past films . He never compromises with either the stars performance or the sets ,costumes, the make-up and squeezes out the acting skill from the performers . Yet in making this super hit he also portrayed Salman khan in the second half of the Saawariya and Rani was paired in a different character than she usually does .

Well the story is that ranbhir kapoor is a rich and over pampered kid who can sing and dance and nothing else as his life is shown in an narrowed way . he happens to meet the heroine Sonam kapoor and he loves her at the first sight . she is cute with her smile and looks gorgeous in her costumes but Ranbhir loves her innocence and also falls for her attitude . but the problem starts when the girl is waiting for her fiancé before she meets Ranbhir .

Then there starts the story as how they fall in love within a fortnight and how they happen to express and the rest is same old rough patch followed by the smooth climax . Ranbhir though this is his debut film has shown no signs debuting actor . he was more looking like a regular senior actor who has immense acting talent and full of confidence. He was looking charming with his fresh looks and is already a pinup boy in the young girl rooms . he dared to expose his butt in one sequence of the song which made him even more popular in the teenage girls hearts . Throught the film he acted well and showed no signs of debutant . this is a credit which must be given to director Sanjay who stimulated Ranbhirs acting talent and got what he wanted from Ranbhir . Sonam who is also acting in her first film is also looking gorgeous in her churidhars not only this she with her charming smile stole the hearts of many young guys . she showed 100 % acting skill in the film and also must be applauded .

This is also the credit of Sanjay Leela bhansali who carefully portratyed her as a girl who is the grand daughter of fair maiden.To add to the spice the handsome hunk Salman is introduced in the film with a twist . He adds the spice and interest to the film . as usual he gave a applauding performance as per the scripts demand . And Rani who was a glamour doll makes the story a bit interesting . But as simple Rani has given her character 100 % posiitivity to her character in Saawariya . Saawariya songs are also very much soothing . the songs were composed to the situation and were also well picturised. The camera work and the art work must be appreciated a lot . as they add 45 % to the films success and which otherwise wold have been a pale dull film.

Saawariya Drawbacks

* The story was much dragged in the second half and it was too sentimental.

* The songs though were situational were also a lot time consuming and were unnecessary in some situations ,

* The portrayal of women as prostitutes who are their only to dance and sex were also not required by the script .

* In some places unnecessary lights and paint were glaring on the screen which was only a crazy thinking of the director sanjay

* Even the story was a oversahadowed by the storylines of the films “Black” and “Devdas” which was clearly seen by some heavy dialogues which were like depicting an historical film like Moghule -azam image

Simbu Film Kaalai Release on Pongal

Simbu’s forthcoming project Kaalai is almost nearing its completion. The shooting started last month and the actor’s co-operation has helped the director a lot to complete the project much before its schedule. The movie produced by NIC Arts Chakravarthy and directed by Tharun Gopi, the director of blockbuster Thimiru.

Recently Simbu said that the crew of Kaalai would fly off to Russia soon to shoot a couple of songs in the Siberian locations. Apart from the present hotties Nila and Vedika, the yesteryear beauties like Seema and Sangeetha of Uyir fame are also in the film. In every film, Simbu introduces new actresses. He was the one who brought Mandira Bedi and Yana Gupta to the Tamil screen. Now in ‘Kaalai,’ he introduces Suchitra. You will be able to identify this lady if referred to Radio Mirchi Suchitra. She can no more be called that since she has quit working as an RJ.

She is now working for a private TV channel and is concentrating on cinema. She is dancing for a song with Simbu in ‘Kaalai. The movie has shaped up well. Simbu has penned and sung a song Kutti Pisasu in the movie which was shot in Venice, Amsterdam and Rome.

The World Premiere of Om Shanti Om brought London

Bollywood fever gripped Leicester Square as the World Premiere of Om Shanti Om brought London's West End to a standstill. Shah Rukh Khan created traffic jams when he graced the red carpet at the World Premiere of 2007's most anticipated Bollywood blockbuster release.

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Walsh not keen on diets

GREY'S ANATOMY star Kate Walsh is not a fan of diet plans - because they simply encourage her to eat more.

The sexy actress, 39, attempted to lose weight before her marriage to movie boss Alex Young earlier this month (Sep07), but her efforts left her in worseshape than when she first started.

She tells OK! magazine, "I went to work out with Alex before the wedding, but it just made me feel flu-ey! Any time I try to get in shape it backfires and I end up eating more.

"More often than not I'd get into my sports bra, wear it around the house and never get on the treadmill."

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Musical Hit of A R Rahman and Vijay Pair

The combination of Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay and A R Rahaman is not heard very often. The last time they came together was for Udaya where Vijay was paired with Simran. Though the film did not do well, the music also was not much talked about. It was surely a damp squib for Vijay’s fans.

Now this duo is coming together for Vijay’s next film (after Pokkiri) Azhagiya Thamizh Magan. According to sources close to these people, Rahaman has vowed to make this film a musical hit thereby trying to make amends for Udaya.

He is said to be seriously working on it. This film is expected to have soul stirring music from him. Fans are waiting anxiously for this musical feast.

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Surya Efforts in Vel after a long back... Waiting for result

Time has come for Surya to shine again. The actor is currently busy with preparing himself for two films, Vel and Varanam Aayiram. With Varanam Aayiram is slated to hit theatres only in 2008, Vel, which is being directed by Hari would be released this Deepavali, say sources.

Proving this, Hari was seen offering prayers at Thiruchendur Murugan temple, a practice which the director had never failed to do before starting any new film. On Vel, Hari says, 'the script has been well crafted with all sharpness like its title. Surya, well known for his dedication is equipping himself to fit into the sheme of things.'


Produced by Raja Kaliamman Media Works, Asin plays opposite Surya in Vel. Yuvan Shankar Raja takes care of the musical part with Nasser and Vadivelu acting in important roles.

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Shankar schedule in Tollywood?

At the time when director Shankar is biting his nails with anxiety with just a couple of weeks is left for the release of Sivaji, rumour mills are working overtime saying that Shankar would soon direct a Telugu movie, with Mahesh Babu in the lead role.

However, circles close to the director said that he had never had the habit of committing his next project before the release of his film. 'After taking a break with his family in an abroad country, Shankar will normally announce his next film,' says a former assistant of Shankar.

Meanwhile, it is also said that preliminary talks are over for the making of Mahesh banu starrer in Shankar's direction and official announcement would come in the middle of July. Will cat come out of the bag? Well, time has to say.

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Director Shankar - Biography

Name : S.S.K. Shankar

Profession : Writer, Producer, Director

Native place : Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India

Date of Birth : 17th August 1963

Nationality : Indian

Education : Diploma in Engineering

Family :

Father-Mr. Shanmugam
Mother -Mrs. Muthulakshmi
Wife and two daughters

First job in the film world :

* As Director S. A. Chandrasekaran's assistant
* Pavithran's Chief Assistant Director in 'Vasantha kAla paravaigal'...

Director Debut : Gentleman- Tamil

Blockbusters : Gentleman, Kadhalan, Indian, Boys, Anniyan

Controversial film : Boys

Produced :

* Veyil
* Kaadhal (2004)
* Imsai Arasan 23 M Pulikesi (2006)

Inspiration : The film 'Mullum Malarum'

Lucky number :8

Budget for his films :

Sivaji- 35 crores
Jeans: 24 crores

Trademark :

* expensive, visually beautiful action movies with the use of latest visual
technology
* Temple Towers in Chennai appears in most of his films
* whenever a TV channel is featured in the film, it is called QTV.
* His heroes are larger than life characters.

Own Productions :

S films (produced 'Mudhalvan')
S-pictures (Produced 'Kadhal' and 'Veyil')

Motto of S Pictures : It is a place for new talents.

Appearance in films :
Appears in a dance scene in "Sivaji" for a fleeting moment (just 40 seconds).

Rules :
* Any member of the cast should not talk about the film to any outside sources.
* that either of the lead pair should not begin another project until his project is completed

Car : Toyota Land cruiser

About his films : They are like a ‘buffet’ of entertainment with a wide variety to choose.

Facts :

* Never releases his films on holidays or festivals
* Always likes 'glitz and glamour' both in his films and in his office
* his script waiting for the daylights is `Azhagiya Kuyilae'
* is the only director to have a combined gross collection of over Rs. 100 crores
* plans to make lively stories about lifeless objects
* His film 'Indian' was India's official entry to the Oscars in 1996 and 'Jeans' in 1998
* It was only during the Shankar saga,director's cut-outs were placed in theaters instead of actors.
* Initially he wanted to be an actor
*The highest collecting dubbed film in India, Aparachitudu, the Telugu version of Anniyan in Andhra.

Address :
No. 8, Hanumathan St, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.

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Deepavalai kollywood (tamil) movie release

This year (2007) diwali/deepavalai tamil movie release

Vijay’s Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
Suriya - Asin starrer ‘Vel’
Madhavan’s ‘Evano Oruvan‘
Jeevan’s ‘Machaakkaran‘
Sathyaraj’s ‘Kanamoochi Yaenada‘
Dhanush ‘Polladhavan‘

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu will be working together

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu will be working together for Vivek Agnihotri’s film Goal. The two of them are very excited about the movie and they have been shooting for a promotional video. The movie is about Football. Well, I think that’s what is going to be the target in movies. After the success of movies like Lagaan and Chak De India, there is huge scope for many more movies to come up which will be centered on sports? John and Bips have not got a chance to work together after Jism, this will be a nice chance to see them together. Previously John and Bipasha were offered many roles together but they wanted to an interesting movie and they found the script of Goal very interesting.

Bipashe said in an interview that when she heard the script of the movie Goal she liked it and she was very keen on doing it. She knows that the audience has lot of expectations from her because she and John are not just on-screen couples but they are also off-screen couple and people would love to see that chemistry between them.

John and Bipashe will be seen together after a long break of three years and the audience will be very keen on watching them together. It is said that the idea of story of Goal has been taken from a Telugu movie. But anyways what we want is good performance from both the HOT actors.

Shah Rukh Khan - the King of Bollywood with Lakshmi Mittal

SRK:He isn’t called the King Khan for nothing, and it’s this status which enables him to makes stand and interact with top political leaders and industrialist alike. And guess who paid him a visit at his bungalow Mannat recently? None other than , one of world’s richest men, steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal. “Over the weekend Mr Mittal was in Mumbai and he met with Shah Rukh Khan at a party and SRK invited him to his house so before flying out to London on his private plane, Lakshmi just droppedin to pay a courtesy visit,” says a source. When Shah Rukh Khan was asked about it he confirms the news and says “I met Mr Mittal at a partyand just invited him home, so on the way to the airport he just droppedin for a cup of tea.

All those who came in late, King Khan once drew flaks for taking money and dancing at the wedding of Mittal’s son, Aditya, in Kolkata four years ago It was rumoured that SRK was paid a whopping £300,000 to dance at the reception and this continues to haunt SRK.

Kollywood Actor Dhanusha's Next Film

Dhanushâ's next movie is Saddam Hussain

Ram is going to direct this movie.

Kollywood Film's ready for Deepavali race

Film : Azhakiya Tamizh Magan

Actors : Vijay (Duo Role), Sheriya, Namitha

Director : Bharathan

Story : Detective story. One Vijay can sense the future but cannot able to stop the problems. Second one interferes and solves the problems. "PonMagal Vanthal Porul Kodi" song is remixed in this film.

Film : Vel

Actors : Surya (Duo role), Asin, Vadivelu

Director : Hari

Story : Sixth sense can solve any problem which cannot be done by violence.

Film : Yevano Oruvan

Actors : Madhavan, Sangeetha, Seeman

Director : Nishikanth

Story : A middle class family man suffers in the society when facing the life. This film is remake of National award Marathi movie. Madhavan is producing this movie.

Film : Kannamoochi Yenada

Actors : Sathyaraj, Radhika, Prithiviraj, Sandhya.

Director : Priya . V.

Story : A love which should start at teen age starts at later age of a man's life. This is the story and this one is family based comedy film. In this film they have re-mixed the song "Andru Vanthathum Ithaey Nila" song.

Film : Machakaaran

Actors: Jeevan, Kamna

Director : Tamizhvaanan

Story : A guy who didnt get anything in a life and a girl who gets everything in her life meet each other. As usual both faces alot of problem when they meet each other.

Film : Pollathavan

Actors : Dhanush, Dhivya.

Direction : Vetrimaran

Story : Son loves his father alot, to fullfill his father's dream he face alot of problems in his life. To fullfill he become pollathavan 3 hours.

Kollywood Hero Ilayathalapathy Vijay Azhagiya Thamizh Magam

Azhagiya Tamil Magan Movie
Director : Bharathan
Music : A R Rahman
Cast : Vijay, Shreya
Production : Swagachitra Appachan

Vijay seems to be more excited about his forthcoming flick Azhagiya Tamizh Magan that is slated to hit the screens for Diwali. He says that this flick would be more different from his previous ones and that’s the reason he opted to take up this project. He said that this story was narrated by Bharathan while Vijay was shooting for the film Ghilli directed by Dharani. Bharathan worked as an assistant director with Dharani for the film Ghilli and that’s how he happened to narrate the script to Vijay.

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Vishal observe vijay fan's toward him

Vishal is making to the top, with his tremendous performance in the film Chellame and his following films like Sandakozhi, Thimiru, Sivapathikaram and Thamirabharani.

Buzzes is that he is slowly getting the fans of Vijay.Vishal would rise to a great position, if Malaikottai with good trailers and songs hits the box office. Next film is Sathyam, where he plays an encounter specialist and Nayanthara starring him opposite.

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Simbu Next film titled as "Vengai"

Little super star’s kitty seems to be filled till the brim. Currently he is busy shooting for Kaalai and Kettavan after which it has been said that he will be involved in a film titled Vengai to be directed by Lingusamy’s assistant Panneer. Vengai has an interesting tagline of ‘Veliye Varudu’. Initially Panneer was touted to be handling story, screenplay, dialogues and direction for Vengai. But now it has been finalized that Lingusamy will take over the screenplay department alone for the film.

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The Cutest Couple in the industry

The two new upcoming stars are said to be the cutest couple in the industry. Well im talking about Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. They are very few on screen pair in the industry who look really cute together. The much talked about pair is the lead pair of Saawariya. It’s the most awaited movie and everyone is looking forward to see how the new cutie pair performs. Before the release of the movie itself it has been rated as a good movie and Sonam and Ranbir have no shortage of fans. By now they have thousands of fans who are waiting to see them on screen.

I know how difficult it is to wait for such a movie but we don’t have to wait long as the movie will release soon and the legend will unfold. Lets see hoe the movie goes on……… and does it goes on according to the people’s expectations or not.

Amisha in a brand new role

The actress will be a part of a conference for the United Nations, and will be addressing the issue of ‘human trafficking’ in New Delhi, along with Bollywood hunk,John AbrahamShe is one actress whose wings are spread beyond films.Amisha Patel, these days is busy with something more serious and meaningful. The actress will be a part of a very prestigious conference for the United Nations, and will be addressing the issue of ‘human trafficking’ in New Delhi, along with Bollywood hunk, John Abraham, Renuka Chaudhary, Oscar Fernandes amongst others.

This programme, followed by a dinner will be attended by industrialists, corporate honchos, politicians and several prominent personalitites from other South Asian countries.

"It’s a very prestigious thing for me. While doing my research to talk on it, I was shocked to find out that, in the entire South of Asia, human trafficking problem is much more than even the dreaded drugs problem. The intensity to which countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan and India are involved is shocking. So if I can, with my platform as an actress, help create awareness amongst people, I will be happy,” she says.

Her interest in the subject of human trafficking started years ago, through one of her university professors.“He later joined the UN. He had introduced me to this. I remember taking keen interest in it and even preparing a special report and all that. Now that I will be talking on it in a conference organsied by the UN, looks like life has come a full circle. I am really happy,” she adds.Meanwhile, the petite actress is waiting for her next release Bhool Bhulaiya with Akshay Kumar, Shiney Ahuja and Vidya Balan. Recently reports were rife that Amisha was upset with the makers for not promoting her like the rest of the cast. But now, with her attention getting diverted towards more concrete stuff, Amisha, we hope will forget and move ahead. Patience does pay someday. What say Amisha?

Abhishek: Who says Rani & I have differences?

Putting aside all the rumours about Rani Mukherjee being ostracized from the Bachchan empire because of the supposed hostilities between Aishwarya and Rani, Abhishek in an exclusive tete-a-tete from Namibia where he's shooting for Goldie Behl's Drona, gives Rani a clean and amiable chit.

Movie stills: Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

"Who says Rani and I are at loggerheads? Such talk hasn't affected our friendship at all. Strangely we've played husband and wife in most of our films together. Rani is a superb actor and we've done some truly challenging work together. You have to see us in Laga Chunari Mein Daag together. I hope to do many more films with her."

It's not just the pleasure of working with his favourite co-star—alright, second-favourite co-star after wife Aishwarya—that made the latest Abhishek-Rani film special. "I got to work with mom (Jaya) . I had done a cameo in a Bengali film as her son. Mom and Pa are two different actors and human beings. It's a sheer pleasure to share screen space with mom. I hope to do as many films with her as I've done with Pa."

Abhishek: I'm Aishwarya's biggest fan

Ask him what's the main difference between working with his two parents, and Abhishek ponders, "In-between shots Pa and I chill out, have fun. Ma is constantly mothering and fussing over me when the camera is switched off. Though I pretend not to like it I secretly love it."

There was big-time bonding on the sets with co-star Kunal Kapoor. "Kunal and I grew up together. He belongs to the same Juhu circle that I do. He's a terrific guy and an even better actor. His performance in Laaga will surprise a lot of people. I also admire Konkona and got to work with her for the first time.She's great fun."

Images: Song & dance in Bhansali’s movies

As for director Pradeep Sarkar, "I did a number of ads with him before I finally got to be in a feature film with him . His zest for his work in unparalleled. I saw no difference in his enthusiasm level on sets of our feature film. I want to work with him again," Abhishek ends from Namibia.

Preity Zinta need baby with dimples

Preity Zinta in search of a child actor who have both dimples on her both cheeks. This is because she needs a role to be played by the child actor in the earlier part of Har Pal. But the problem is here that they could only find the little girls with a dimple on one of the cheek or the face that doesn’t suit preity. Preity in her interview said that they r trying hard to find a child artist who resembles her face and until then the childhood portion is on hold.

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