Asin received the Pride of South Indian Cinema award at an event in Dubai recently.
The event specially celebrated South stars which made Asin particularly happy to receive the honours from Dhanush.
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Friday, 20 September 2013
Asin brings Pride of South Indian Cinema
Asin received the Pride of South Indian Cinema award at an event in Dubai recently.
The event specially celebrated South stars which made Asin particularly happy to receive the honours from Dhanush.
Bizarre but True: Why Hrithik is not part of Shekhar Kapur's 'Paani'
Sources say Hrithik Roshan and the producers of Shekhar Kapur's much-delayed project 'Paani' parted ways over a pow-wow on profit sharing
With buzz about Sushant Singh Rajput being roped in to play the lead role in Shekhar Kapur's much-delayed Paani, one can't help but wonder why Hrithik Roshan, who apparently had been signed for the film initially, lost out on the opportunity to work with the celebrated director.
Insiders say that it could have something to do with the production house's unwillingness to part with their profit-share with the actor. One may recall how Hrithik had apparently announced during the Marrakech International Film Festival in April this year that he was part of the director's grand project.
Says a source, `Hrithik was offered the film but the production house, Yash Raj Films, was not okay to give him a profit-share in the film which led to both the actor and the production house to part ways.`
A friend of the star comments, `Paani has been in the making for a very long time and we hope the film finally goes on floor.` The official spokesperson of the production house rubbishes the buzz that Hrithik was ever approached for the film, `It is completely untrue.` Hrithik remained unavailable for comment.
The other version
An excerpt from Shekhar Kapur's blog however paints a very different picture:
Shekhar Kapur: `Which Director in his right mind would ever give up a chance to work with Hrithik Roshan? He has been one of the most exciting actors in Hindi Cinema for a long time. And a huge star to boot. And years ago, as I sat down to write Paani, I had one image in mind to play the male lead. Hrithik Roshan.
The character I described in the script was completely Hrithik. His manner, his inner world, his conflicts .. were all Hrithik. I sat with AR Rahman and as we composed music together, I always would ask him to imagine Hrithik.
But then the years passed. I got involved with Hollywood. Other projects ensnared me away from the project that was my deepest passion .. Paani. And as the years passed, and the script kept evolving.. changing. And Hrithik changed too... To what Hrithik is today. The Super Hero.
The man who is the protector, the man who can take on the world single handedly. The man who knows he can take on the world singlehandedly. Hrithik evolved into Krish. And I realized I had left it too late.... So while I lost the chance to cast Hrithik in Paani, I hope that he would still agree to be in one of my next films...` (sic)
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Sridevi's next a bilingual?
Ace Telugu writer Kona Venkat claims that Sridevi was so impressed with his story of his next, but untitled film, that she instantly agreed to work in it.
He also said that her husband and filmmaker Boney Kapoor has expressed an interest to produce the project in three languages.
"(I) had the privilege of meeting the lady superstar of all times Sridevi and narrated a story for her. It's on. Boney Kapoorji will produce this film in three languages. Director and other details will be revealed soon," posted Kona Venkat on his Twitter page.
Sridevi made an impressive come back on the big screen with "English Vinglish" and after seeing her perfoamnce in the film, many felt that "once an actress, always an actress".
Meanwhile, as a writer Venkat is known for Telugu blockbusters "Dookudu", "Don Seenu" and "Ready"
He is popular for his collaboration with director Srinu Vaitla, but he recently parted ways after the release of Telugu action-drama "Baadshah".
If not Kat, then Ranbir is afraid of whom?
Ranbir Kapoor says he doesn't fear anything or anyone except his actor father Rishi Kapoor. The young Bollywood star, however, says he would be fearful the day some of the top directors stop wanting to work with him.
"I don't fear anybody except my father. I am fearless. I will fear if I don't get opportunities...if tomorrow Imtiaz doesn't want to work with me or Anurag Basu doesn't want to work with me then I will be scared," Ranbir told in an interview.
Post his debut film "Saawariya", Ranbir has been tasting success film after film.
"I don't let success go to my head. It's (acting is) my job and I try to do my best," he said.
Ranbir has shared the screen space with his parents - Rishi and Neetu Kapoor for the first time in the forthcoming film "Besharam".
"I was nervous before. It's been 30 years, and even today main apne papa se aankhen milake nahi baat kar paata (I can't talk to him eye-to-eye). I'm quite scared of him.
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Akshay Kumar’s fans organised blood donation camps on his birthday
As part of Akshay Kumar’s 46th birthday celebrations (September 9), the star’s fans have been organising blood donation camps across the country
His Nagpur fan club had 56 members donate blood besides celebrate his birthday at a local orphanage. The Khiladi’s fan club at Solapur had 36 members donate blood followed by a food and books distribution drive for needy kids.
The West Bengal Fan Club is also arranging a blood donation camp in Hooghly. Touched by the gesture of his fans, Akshay stated on his micro-blogging site, `Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Saying it as many times won’t be enough.
Blessed to get so much love… saw so many of you celebrating my birthday as if it was your own… cutting cakes, treating friends But what touched me most was how some of you celebrated my birthday at orphanages and even organised blood donation camps. Thank you for making BOSS ka birthday memorable. Love you all.`
Courtesy By: Mid-Day
Is Saif listening? Imraan would have been a better life partner for Kareena
Although Kareena is married to Saif but during the promotion of “Gori Tere Pyaar Mein” movie producer Karan Johar could not stop himself from sharing his latent desire to see Imraan and Bebo as couple.
While talking to media person Karan quipped that the actor duo would have made a great couple in real life.
Karan even stated that,”"I feel they both look gorgeous, stunning together. I feel they must be together. I wish they were married,” Amused over Karan’s remarks Bebo stated reverted by saying that,”What will happen to Saif ?”
Endorsing the Karan’s words even Imraan quoted that, “Bebo reminds hiom of his wife Avantika.”
Kareena and Imraan were earlier seen in 2012 movie “Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu” and now have once again teamed up for Karan’s productional and Punit Malhotra’s directional venture “Gori Tere Pyaar Mein”, the film releases on November 22.
Deepika took revenge of losing Ranbir from Kat?
With her recent record at the box office, as expected Deepika Padukone has raised her endorsement fee
Insiders from the ad world say that Dippy recently charged a whopping Rs 6 crore for greenlighting a beauty soap ad, taking over the mantle from Katrina Kaif.
Sources from the company say Kat was paid Rs 4 crore while she was the face of the brand.
An insider says, `We were in talks with Deepika since many days and things finally fell into place. She has signed the contract and asked for R 6 crore. Considering her recent success, we agreed to pay her the amount.`
Just a while ago, Sonam Kapoor and her Raanjhanaa co-star Dhanush shot for an ad for the same brand. Insiders say Ms Kapoor was paid a little upward of Rs 2 crore for her dates for the shoot. Deepika remained unavailable for comment.
Sunday, 28 July 2013
For Priyanka change is the spice of life
After establishing her acting credentials, Priyanka Chopra is keen to take the world of music by storm
Coming a long way from being a Miss World to a much-admired actor, Priyanka Chopra has found another outlet for her penchant for creativity: singing.
The movie Fashion was a turning point in Priyanka's career. Shooting to further critical acclaim after her role as an autistic girl Jhilmil in Barfi and deranged serial killer/lover in 7 Khoon Maaf, Priyanka is now donning the acting and singing hats with elan.
Was Priyanka's decision to take up singing prompted by a desire to seek insurance against the future, especially in a milieu where heroines have a limited shelf-life, compared to heroes? No, as she once told the Forbes magazine: `My music is simply an extension of my creativity.`
Though not a professional music artiste, Priyanka Chopra started her singing career with Tollywood movies. She found the inspiration to take up singing in her late father, with whom she was deeply attached. Singing live on the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Priyanka produced her first single album In My City, in September 2012, thus becoming the first Indian actor to make the big leap into the competitive world of pop music.
For her latest high-energy, infusion pop, dance track Exotic, Piggy Chops has teamed up with Pitbull, the famous rapper of America -- considered as the daddy of rock. Besides lending her mellifluous voice, the 30-year-old Indian beauty has looked really exotic in the album.
Recently, she caused massive fan frenzy in West Hollywood as she launched a celebrity milkshake The Exotic Shake, inspired by her album with Pitbull.
Interestingly, it was international musical sensation, Pitbull who gave Jennifer Lopez her top three hits on the US charts in the last decade. Though, it must be acknowledged that Exotic is not that much of a success to top the US charts.
Nevertheless, Priyanka has chosen to straddle the two worlds of acting and singing and encounter all the challenges that the sailing in two boats entails. After making her mark as a pop diva, the day is not far when she does the playback for Bollywood songs. Best wishes from Santa Banta family, Piggy Chops
SRK enthralls fans in Kolkata
The actor visited the city for promotions of his upcoming film 'Chennai Expressed and was over whelmed by the response of fans. He speaks about women's safety, the need to educate children to respect women, surrogacy and more...
Overwhelmed by the turnout while promoting his forthcoming movie 'Chennai Express', Shah Rukh Khan gushed about not wanting to leave his "favourite city".
"I love you Kolkata... I mean this is extremely overwhelming. I tour the whole country for my films but when I come here, you need to pass a law here that you adopt me and keep me here. I don't want to go from here," he said at an event.
Thousands of fans braved the monsoons to get a glimpse of the Badshaah of Bollywood as strains of Shah Rukh's hits like 'Chaiyyan Chaiyyan' revved up the energy level of the crowd.
As part-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, the actor has a huge following in the city.
"Thank you for supporting the cricket team," said Shah Rukh as he elapsed in to the team's anthem 'Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo'.
As King Khan waved and threw bouquets amid the throng, there was a mad scramble to pick up the flowers, prompting SRK to say "be careful, don't fight."
A star-struck crowd ogled at the star, as he enlivened legions of fans by dancing to 'Chennai Express' hit number 'One two three four!', dressed in a dark grey shirt and black vest with the customary hat that he dons in the movie.
Praising city-based dance group Crescendo for their performance, Shah Rukh stated that the youngsters performed "even better" than what the actor did in the film.
He also mesmerised the audience by repeating popular dialogues from his films 'Devdas', 'Don 2', 'Om Shanti Om' among others.
Wooing denizens with the popular phrase from 'Chennai Express', "Dont underestimate the power of the common man", SRK jazzed up the atmosphere further by distributing hats among the spectators.
Defending Kolkata in the wake of the rising incidents of crime against women in the city, Shah Rukh said not only Kolkata, but the whole world had issues when it came to the safety of women.
Khan, who is the state's brand ambassador, came to his "favourite" city's rescue by pointing out that safety of women is a global concern, "This is very personal. You can't pick on a city because it's easiest to blame the system. The whole country, the whole world actually has issues as far as safety of women is concerned."
The star also stressed the need to teach children to respect women.
"We can always turn around and say that it's sad, but I think the younger people, and I feel I am young, we must change the concept of how we bring up our children at home. The thing is the mentality of not telling the boys how to be gentle, and good and respectful. So I have started doing that," Khan said.
"When I talk to my son about girls, I don't talk about girlfriends. I tell him, 'Don't break a girl's heart, treat it gently and there is no way that you can look at an atrocity done on a women and if you do that you will not be forgiven by your father and mother'. So we should start from there," Khan said.
Downplaying the issue of surrogacy and his new born, SRK cleared the air by stating, "I didn't do it to promote surrogacy in the country. I did it to have a baby. I don't know how to explain that."
Directed by Rohit Shetty, 'Chennai Express' is slated for an August 9 release. It stars Deepika Padukone as the lead actress.
Look for whom Salman is a lucky mascot?
After "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", director Rajkumar Santoshi has once again roped in superstar Salman Khan for a cameo in his forthcoming film "Phata Poster Nikhla Hero". He says it's a mere co-incidence and not because he considers the actor his lucky mascot.
"I don't think like that. It was more a need of the script," Santoshi said here Friday at a press meet of the film.
"In that film ('Ajab...'), Katrina (Kaif) was a big fan of Salman and an incident happens where Salman comes in front of her. In this film, Shahid has been shown as a big fan of film stars, particularly Salman, one of the most happening stars today.
"So it is just a co-incidence, not because of the lucky mascot thing," he added.
However, Santoshi says if "Phata Poster Nikla Hero" works, then he will definitely start calling Salman his lucky mascot.
"I wish it happens, success repeats itself. Then third time I will definitely go to Salman saying that you are lucky for me, come in my film and do a scene," he said.
"Phata Poster Nikhla Hero" stars Shahid Kapoor in the lead besides Ileana D'Cruz. The film hits theatres Aug 23.
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Bollywood mourns the death of Jiah Khan
Bollywood fraternity express their grief over the demise of 'Nishabd' actress Jiah Khan who committed suicide. Here's what the say...
Amitabh Bachchan: What! Jiah Khan? What has happened? Is this correct? Unbelievable!
Farah Ali Khan: No one knows the sadness behind the smile of a pretty face. RIP Jiah Khan . You shouldn't have taken your life. There are always choices.
Vir Das: It's just incredibly sad when anyone so young takes their own life. R.I.P Jiah Khan.
Arshad Warsi: Shocked to hear about Jiah Khan, she was too young to give up on life. RIP
Shweta Pandit: Deeply saddened to know about Jiah Khan. Was such a delight to have known her. She was so genuine and full of fun. RIP
Chitrangada Singh: Jiah Khan was full of life. So sad that something drove her to take this extreme step. RIP
Farah Khan: Can't register that Jiah is no more. Worked with her in Housefull and she was so beautiful and such a good soul.Too young to go Jiah.
Sonam Kapoor: RIP Jiah Khan. Terrible tragedy. Very very shocking and disturbing news. Nobody should be in so much pain and a state of such hopelessness. I hope her soul finds some respite in death.
Sanjay Gupta: RIP Jiah. And the rest of the world shut the fuck up about analysing her death.
Mahesh Bhatt: A writer who ended his life wrote: The idea of suicide is a protest against life; by dying, I would escape this longing for death.
Aashka Goradia: Such a voluptuous girl. Why would you take off like that. May you find that for which you gave up what you found already life. RIP Jiah Khan
Esha Deol: RIP Jiah Khan! We will miss you!
Shruti Haasan: RIP Jiah Khan. So sad to hear this news this morning. May she find her happiness somewhere.
Sayali Bhagat: So shocked another this week. Jiah...RIP.
Anupam Kher: Jiah Khan was full of life when I worked with her long time back. So sad that something drove her to take this extreme step.RIP
Sonu Nigam: Got to know about the tragic suicide of Jiah, at night. Prayers for her soul and her family. God bless you girl. RIP
Shruti Seth: Too young to die. RIP Jiah Khan.
Tara Sharma Saluja: Extremely sad to read Jiah Khan committed suicide. Hadn't met and didn't know her but we saw some films and she seemed so full of life. RIP
Divya Dutta: Shocked to hear about Jiah Khan!
Amrita Arora: RIP Jiah Khan..Too young too beautiful to be gone so soon!
Celina Jaitly: Cannot fathom what led her to such an unfortunate end. What must she be going through. Rest in peace in arms of God Jiah. Adieu!
Roshan Abbas: Heard of Jiah Khan's untimely death. RIP
Riteish Deshmukh: Nothing worse than waking up to bad news- shocked and dumb struck- RIP Jiah. Worked with Jiah in Housefull- she was full of life n had incredible sense of humour. She was a friend and will miss her. Am deeply saddened.
Ram Gopal Varma: Shocked and choked to hear about Jiah. Just cant believe that someone as young and so full of life is just dead. Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd. No matter what her problem was I just so wish she applied her on screen philosophy of Nishabd to her own life which is to 'take lite'. The whole unit of Nishabd was literally in love with Jiah.
Sonu Sood: Shocked by Jiah Khan's news. Had met her recently,was full of life. Too early to go. RIP.
Dia Mirza: RIP Nafisa(Jiah) Khan. You were too young and beautiful. I was too shocked to say more last night. This is no way to go! Life is too precious. The worst phases pass. They do. Never give up! #Jiah
Soni Razdan: One more young life snuffed out. My deepest condolences to her mother and family. Tragic that she took this step. RIP Jiah
Manoj Bajpayee: It's shocking to hear that a young one has commited suicide.may your soul rest in peace Jiah Kan! Too young to go!
Sandhya Mridul: Oh god why... RIP Jiah. May you find love and joy wherever you are.
Neha Dhupia: Shocked and saddened by the news. Gone way too soon. RIP Jiah Khan
Mini Mathur: I'm disappointed to hear about Jiah Khan. Life is more important than all of us. We didn't choose it. It chose us. Gotta respect that.
Kunal Kohli: What she must've gone thruogh to take such a step we'll never know. May her soul rest in peace. #JiahKhan
Sophie Choudry: In absolute shock. We just caught up at SAW trial and always had a London connection. RIP Nafisa (Jiah). Gone too soon. Wish it wasn't true
Munmun Dutta: Shocked to hear the news of Jiah khan's suicide.God ! Such a young soul. Wat is happening around? Unbelievable. Terrible.
Urvashi Sharma Joshi: Very shocking! RIP Jiah Khan.
Rohit Roy: Woke up to the terribly sad news about Nafisa.. Such a sweet girl. No age and surely no way to go. First Ritu da, then Abir. Now Jiah. RIP
Shahid Kapoor: Shocked and saddened to hear about Jiah Khan. Very disturbing. RIP. May her soul rest in peace
Bipasha Basu: RIP Jiah Khan! God bless her soul!
Kunal Kapoor: So shocked and saddened by this terrible news! May your soul find peace Jiah Khan
Mika Singh: Very sad and very bad news for all of us. Jiah Khan is no more. R.I.P Jiah Khan..
Minissha Lamba: Jiah Khan... peace be upon your beautiful soul
Sarah-Jane Dias: I never knew her but I'm wrecked at hearing this. RIP
Koena Mitra: Numb! Jiah you pretty girl - too young, too early - why ? Life's ugliness, too difficult to handle at times. Be at peace! RIP. So disturbing. Not getting sleep. Strength to her family!
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
Amisha goes gaga over Shiamak's style
Actress Ameesha Patel is so impressed with choreographer Shiamak Davar and his style of dancing that she calls him the "pioneer of new dance forms"
"Shiamak (Davar)ji is a pioneer of new dance forms. Earlier, dance uses to be typical Bollywood, but it is Shiamak, who has brought the modern dance forms mixed with filminess," Ameesha said here at an event organised by Shiamak where her "Shortcut Romeo" co-sar Neil Nitin Mukesh was also present.
The two were there to promote Susi Ganeshan directed thriller "Shortcut Romeo".
"He is the one who brought the acceptability that we can also do something different, can also compete with Hollywood," added Ameesha, who had last year performed with the choreographer at Apsara Awards.
Known for contemporary style of dancing, Shiamak has choreographed dance sequences in movies like "Taal", "Kisna", "Bunty Aur Babli" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".
In fact, Shiamak is credited to be the first Indian to popularise contemporary jazz and western forms of dances in the country through his school SDIPA (Shiamak Davar Institute for the Performing Arts).
Concluding, she said: "Year after year, Shiamakji improves himself. He has great energy, there is never any sign of tiredness over his face, no lack of enthusiasm. He keeps encouraging."
Neil, who has been a student of Shiamak's, too, heaped praises on the choreographer.
He said that he is able to dance, "because of one man and that is Shiamak Davar," Neil, who has showed his moves in the songs like "Aa Dekhen Zara" and now in "Shortcut Romeo".
"There is a beautiful thing that he has probably taught his students - keep a smile on your face because that's a curve line that puts everything straight," added the 31-year-old.
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
Jiah Khan suicide case: Aditya Pancholi's son to be probed
Taking an aggressive stance in actress Jiah Khan's alleged suicide case, now Mumbai Police is planning to interrogate actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj, with whom Jiah was reportedly going around.
If reports are to be believed then Sooraj and Jiah had been good friends and were often seen hanging out at parties together.
Even the apprehension of Jiah's mother, about her slipping into depression are confirmed by some of the industry insiders but holding a totally different predisposition to the whole issue.
Some of the industry insiders on the condition of anonymity have revealed that, Jiah actually was mentally disturbed ever since, Sooraj called off his association with Jiah. And primarily, it was their break up which disturbed the actress. To top it was her continuous struggle to get any decent work.
Inspite of being Aditya Pancholi's son, Sooraj's claim to fame was his being under tutelage of a superstar of Bollywood. He was also tipped to be launched by this superstar.
If sources from Mumbai Police department are to be believed, then Jiah's last communication on phone was with Sooraj!
Friday, 17 May 2013
Sneak Peek: Parineeti narrowly avoids Oops moment!
Parineeti Chopra narrowly avoids an oops moment at her recent brand endorsement event
Crossing your legs in a mini skirt risks too much exposure of your thighs
Parineeti Chopra did exactly that seated atop a high stool at a brand endorsement event. Luckily there was a cushion to avoid any oops moment.
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
Ishq Ki Maa Ki: Shabana declares war on Vulgar sexualisation
A number entitled Ishq ki maa ki so infuriated Shabana Azmi that she called up an FM channel playing the song.
Says a source, `Ishq ki maa ki was playing on a FM channel. When Shabanaji heard the number she immediately called up the radio jockey and demanded to know why such a song was being played. She also tweeted angrily against the song and the lyricist. `
Shabana's tweet which invited a lot of responses read, `I cannot believe the song Ishq ki maa ki has been written by a woman Pallavi Mishra. Revolting shameful disgusting and condemnable. `
Hate-tweets against Pallavi Mishra including some comparing her to Honey Singh were posted.
Tragically the song that offended Shabana is not written by Pallavi but Amit Kasaria who has written the song and directed the film I Don't Luv You which contains the song.
Kasaria stands up stoutly against Shabana's tirade.
Says Amit, `I have the highest regard for Shabanaji. She doesn't seem to know that I wrote the song that has offended her. And I wonder why it has offended her!I am a young and new filmmaker, so I am an easy target.
Vulnerable sections of people are easy scapegoats to justify moral attitudes. My song is not the least offensive. I'd say Bhaag DK bhaag and Teri keh ke lunga are the songs she should be targeting. `
Thursday, 2 May 2013
IPL girl Preity to shoot ‘Bhaiyyaji Superhitt’ in July
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta says she will start shooting her next film “Bhaiyyaji Superhitt” from July
As of now, she is busy with the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and with the promotions of her film production “Ishkq in Paris”.
“I am doing ‘Bhaiyyaji Superhitt’. I will take a one-month break after ‘Ishkq in Paris’ and IPL. We will start shooting from July, ” she said at a press conference here Tuesday.
“Bhaiyyaji Superhitt”, to be directed by Neeraj Pathak, will see her opposite Sunny Deol.
Preity said she is also a part of another project, but “we will wait for the producer to announce the details”.
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Movie Review: Watch ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ for Emraan, Konkona & Kalki
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Huma Qureshi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kalki Koechlin, Pawan Malhotra
Directed by: Kannan Iyer
Review by: Faisal Saif
Ratings: * * 1/2
Ek Thi Daayan makes us take a walk in the world of Black Magic, Myths, Witches and of course the stories which were told to us by our parents or grand parents during our childhood.
They used to tell us these stories when we were very mischievous, out of control and refused to sleep during our bed-time. Do ghosts, spirits, witches exist? What is black magic? Some might believe it, Some may not.
The tells the story of Bobo (Emraan Hashmi) who is India’s leading magician. But unknown to even his girlfriend Tamara (Huma Qureshi), Bobo’s life is falling apart. His regular hallucinations leave him with no option but to seek psychiatric help.
Bobo had a dark and spooky childhood past.
A terrifying story about his childhood surfaces involving a powerful with called Daayan (Konkona Sen Sharma). She has not only destroyed his family, but also promised to return to haunt Bobo. They say her life lived in her long hair! Bobo chooses to ignore it and move on with his life. Bobo is having a wonderful love-life and amazing career. Enters the gorgeous and breath-taking Lisa Dutt (Kalki Koechlin). Bobo is convinced that she is the same Daayan. And this time she is back to take everything what she left behind earlier.
Emraan Hashmi rocked as usual, Despite of the presence of three other female actresses. The actor only grows in every film with his wonderful performance. But the film totally belongs to both Daayan’s. Konkona Sen Sharma is just amazing and superb. This is her first film in Horror genre, And she is terrific. Kalki Koechlin looked perfect in her character with the right kind of attitude. The only irritating actress in the movie was Huma Qureshi.
Somehow, The actress looked very over-confident in her scenes. Pawan Malhotra, Rajatava Dutta (The one who played Emraan’s doctor) were remarkable.
Director Kannan Iyer chose a wonderful script but somehow it did not looked convincing on the screen. There were lot of confusions with Kalki Koechlin’s character towards the climax. The film is too long after the Interval point. A Film maker looses his battle when the viewers starts to feel when will this film gets over! This is what exactly happens when Ek Thi Daayan proceeds with it’s second half.
On the Musical side, The songs of the film are good. Especially, Yaaram, Kaali Kaali and Main Lautungi sound out of this world. Background score of the movie too deserves special mention. It helps the spooky atmosphere. The camera-work of the film is of first rate.
Ek Thi Daayan only and only works for the superb performances of Emraan Hashmi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Kalki Koechlin. I have my own doubts if the film will become a Cult or a Classic. The film may identify with viewers but the confused second half will make the viewing uneasy.
Directed by: Kannan Iyer
Review by: Faisal Saif
Ratings: * * 1/2
Ek Thi Daayan makes us take a walk in the world of Black Magic, Myths, Witches and of course the stories which were told to us by our parents or grand parents during our childhood.
They used to tell us these stories when we were very mischievous, out of control and refused to sleep during our bed-time. Do ghosts, spirits, witches exist? What is black magic? Some might believe it, Some may not.
The tells the story of Bobo (Emraan Hashmi) who is India’s leading magician. But unknown to even his girlfriend Tamara (Huma Qureshi), Bobo’s life is falling apart. His regular hallucinations leave him with no option but to seek psychiatric help.
Bobo had a dark and spooky childhood past.
A terrifying story about his childhood surfaces involving a powerful with called Daayan (Konkona Sen Sharma). She has not only destroyed his family, but also promised to return to haunt Bobo. They say her life lived in her long hair! Bobo chooses to ignore it and move on with his life. Bobo is having a wonderful love-life and amazing career. Enters the gorgeous and breath-taking Lisa Dutt (Kalki Koechlin). Bobo is convinced that she is the same Daayan. And this time she is back to take everything what she left behind earlier.
Emraan Hashmi rocked as usual, Despite of the presence of three other female actresses. The actor only grows in every film with his wonderful performance. But the film totally belongs to both Daayan’s. Konkona Sen Sharma is just amazing and superb. This is her first film in Horror genre, And she is terrific. Kalki Koechlin looked perfect in her character with the right kind of attitude. The only irritating actress in the movie was Huma Qureshi.
Somehow, The actress looked very over-confident in her scenes. Pawan Malhotra, Rajatava Dutta (The one who played Emraan’s doctor) were remarkable.
Director Kannan Iyer chose a wonderful script but somehow it did not looked convincing on the screen. There were lot of confusions with Kalki Koechlin’s character towards the climax. The film is too long after the Interval point. A Film maker looses his battle when the viewers starts to feel when will this film gets over! This is what exactly happens when Ek Thi Daayan proceeds with it’s second half.
On the Musical side, The songs of the film are good. Especially, Yaaram, Kaali Kaali and Main Lautungi sound out of this world. Background score of the movie too deserves special mention. It helps the spooky atmosphere. The camera-work of the film is of first rate.
Ek Thi Daayan only and only works for the superb performances of Emraan Hashmi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Kalki Koechlin. I have my own doubts if the film will become a Cult or a Classic. The film may identify with viewers but the confused second half will make the viewing uneasy.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Indian SC gives Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender
The apex court granted partial relief to the actor on "humanitarian" grounds, a day before the deadline for his surrender ended on April 18.
Sanjay Dutt had sought a six-month extension to allow him to complete shooting of seven films worth Rs.278 crore.
"Considering the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case and reasons stated in the petition, we are not inclined to extend the time by six months. However, we extend the time by four weeks from tomorrow. It is made clear that no further extension will be granted," a bench comprising justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan said.
The court said that the actor would not be entitled to any further extension of time hereafter.
The bench also noted in its order that senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for Dutt, has agreed to the same that no further extension will be sought.
The CBI opposed the extension of time but was silenced by the court, which asked, why didn't the agency file an appeal against Dutt's acquittal from TADA charges by the trial court?
In its order on March 21, the apex court had upheld Dutt's conviction under the Arms Act for possessing illegal arms.
However, it had reduced his sentence from six to five years.
Sanjay Dutt has completed one-and-half years in jail and has to serve the remainder three-and-half years of his sentence.
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Shah Rukh Khan launches collector’s edition of Filmfare to mark 100 years of Indian Cinema
Shah Rukh Khan has officially launched a special
collector’s edition of the renowned magazine Filmfare, which is
celebrating 100 Years of Indian Cinema. The cover features
Shah Rukh, Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar and hence; Filmfare have
created history by uniting these three legends to pose in a single frame. Shah Rukh attended the press conference this week in Mumbai where he spoke about his experience of shooting for this unique cover. “It was great to be in the company of two of the greatest beauties who still remain unrivalled by time, by films or even by fans. So it was beautiful to just be there and for me it’s a moment complete and I’m extremely thankful for that.”
Shah Rukh also thanked Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu for allowing the shoot to take place at their residence. On the day of the photo-shoot, Shah Rukh was filming in Wai and took a helicopter to fly to reach Dilip Kumar’s residence on time. At the press conference, Shah Rukh said that if he was told to walk down from China to attend this photo-shoot, he would have done so without a thought.
Bollyspice correspondent Charla Manohar attended the press conference and saw the euphoria that was filling the room during the launch of this historic issue. Undoubtedly, this is indeed one issue that cannot be repeated again. Hence, make your way down to your local newsstand to pick up this edition of Filmfare Magazine.
Check out the pictures and video from the press conference below!
Shah Rukh also thanked Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu for allowing the shoot to take place at their residence. On the day of the photo-shoot, Shah Rukh was filming in Wai and took a helicopter to fly to reach Dilip Kumar’s residence on time. At the press conference, Shah Rukh said that if he was told to walk down from China to attend this photo-shoot, he would have done so without a thought.
Bollyspice correspondent Charla Manohar attended the press conference and saw the euphoria that was filling the room during the launch of this historic issue. Undoubtedly, this is indeed one issue that cannot be repeated again. Hence, make your way down to your local newsstand to pick up this edition of Filmfare Magazine.
Check out the pictures and video from the press conference below!
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