Shabana off to Britain for 'Happy Birthday Sunita'
Mumbai, Aug 24 : Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says she will be in Britain for two months to be part of an English play titled “Happy Birthday Sunita”.
Created by Pravesh Kumar and Harvey Virdi, the family comedy drama is British Asian Theatre Company Rifco and Watford Palace Theatre’s production.
“Leaving in a few hours for UK for 2 months 2 act in @Rifcoarts Happy Birthday Sunita. wish me luck friends. Theatre is a different ballgame,” Shabana tweeted Sunday.
While her fans wished her luck, actress-producer Dia Mirza, who worked with her in “Tehzeeb” also replied to her tweet saying: “@AzmiShabana @Rifcoarts You will shine! Have a wonderful time :)”.
The “Fire” star also shared that rehearsals will start Aug 26 for the first show Sep 19.
- I don't think Aditya wants me to slow down: Rani Mukerji
Mumbai, Aug 24 Newly wed actress Rani Mukerji says her husband and director-producer Aditya Chopra is quite okay with her working in films after marriage.
Post marriage, it is often seen that actresses in Bollywood slow down their work but that does not seem to be the case with Rani, who is seen playing role of a tough cop Shivani Roy in her latest release 'Mardaani'.
"It is said that the first year of marriage is honeymoon period.
Post marriage, it is often seen that actresses in Bollywood slow down their work but that does not seem to be the case with Rani, who is seen playing role of a tough cop Shivani Roy in her latest release 'Mardaani'.
"It is said that the first year of marriage is honeymoon period.
Salman, Aamir, Ranbir- Karan Johar casts all but not his 'best friend' Shah Rukh, why? (view pics)
New Delhi: Filmmaker Karan Johar is making new relations and rejuvenating old one but at the same time is embracing his long term associated friend Shah Rukh Khan.
Gone are the days when the filmmaker’s indestructible oath of tagging Shah Rukh in each of his flicks was considered to be the best sign of friendship in Bollywood. The filmmaker is moving on with all other B’wood actor sans King Khan.
Four years it’s been but no association of Shah Rukh is witnessed in any of Karan’s production. He didn’t deserve even a cameo appearance in Karan Johar’s last directorial ‘Student Of The Year’.
And similar approach is going to be witnessed in Dharma Production’s flicks covering next two years and it’s going to have other big Khan- Salman & Aamir, Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Emraan Hashmi and lastly Ranbir Kapoor with no Shah Rukh Khan.
According to media report, Karan didn’t approached Shah Rukh for any of his four to five flicks creating a buzz for a soar relationship between the two. Have a look at his projects:
Shuddhi- The flick is going to be Salman Khan’s comeback in Dharma Production after ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and will be directed by Karan Malhotra. After reputedly being denied by Hrtihik Roshan, Johar even approached Aamir Khan but finally it was Salman who won the race. Shah Rukh didn’t come in the frame for once.
Brothers- The official remake of the Hollywood flick with the same title is going to have Sidharth Malhotra and for the first time ever Khiladi Kumar-Akshay in the lead role. The flick once again will be directed by Karan Malhotra.
Badtameez Dil- Serial Kisser Emraan Hashmi too for the first time ever will be working with Karan Johar and will be romancing Kareena Kapoor Khan. Badtameez Dil will be directed by Akshay Roy.
Ram Lakhan- Recently announced was a big news by the coveted house that the 1989 super hit will be remade and none other than action master Rohit Shetty is going to direct it. Speculations are that Gunday duo Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor will be Ram and Lakhan in the remake.
KJo’s another venture will have Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and will be directed by Ayan Mukherji while other flick will star Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan.
So, while new members are joining in the family, Karan Johar seems to have diluted the relationship with the older ones.
What the reason behind it is not clearly known but one thing is sure that the long association between Karan and SRK is on its extreme edge!
Gone are the days when the filmmaker’s indestructible oath of tagging Shah Rukh in each of his flicks was considered to be the best sign of friendship in Bollywood. The filmmaker is moving on with all other B’wood actor sans King Khan.
Four years it’s been but no association of Shah Rukh is witnessed in any of Karan’s production. He didn’t deserve even a cameo appearance in Karan Johar’s last directorial ‘Student Of The Year’.
And similar approach is going to be witnessed in Dharma Production’s flicks covering next two years and it’s going to have other big Khan- Salman & Aamir, Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Emraan Hashmi and lastly Ranbir Kapoor with no Shah Rukh Khan.
According to media report, Karan didn’t approached Shah Rukh for any of his four to five flicks creating a buzz for a soar relationship between the two. Have a look at his projects:
Shuddhi- The flick is going to be Salman Khan’s comeback in Dharma Production after ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and will be directed by Karan Malhotra. After reputedly being denied by Hrtihik Roshan, Johar even approached Aamir Khan but finally it was Salman who won the race. Shah Rukh didn’t come in the frame for once.
Brothers- The official remake of the Hollywood flick with the same title is going to have Sidharth Malhotra and for the first time ever Khiladi Kumar-Akshay in the lead role. The flick once again will be directed by Karan Malhotra.
Badtameez Dil- Serial Kisser Emraan Hashmi too for the first time ever will be working with Karan Johar and will be romancing Kareena Kapoor Khan. Badtameez Dil will be directed by Akshay Roy.
Ram Lakhan- Recently announced was a big news by the coveted house that the 1989 super hit will be remade and none other than action master Rohit Shetty is going to direct it. Speculations are that Gunday duo Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor will be Ram and Lakhan in the remake.
KJo’s another venture will have Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and will be directed by Ayan Mukherji while other flick will star Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan.
So, while new members are joining in the family, Karan Johar seems to have diluted the relationship with the older ones.
What the reason behind it is not clearly known but one thing is sure that the long association between Karan and SRK is on its extreme edge!
400 protestors booked, Imran asks Sharif to resign for a month
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign for a month during which a probe into the alleged poll rigging will be completed, even as 400 PTI protestors were booked for anti-government rallies and blocking traffic in Punjab province, media reported Sunday.
Imran Khan made this demand Saturday after the third round of talks between the government and PTI faced a deadlock over the issue of Sharif's resignation, the Nation reported.
Addressing supporters in Islamabad, Imran Khan reiterated his resolve to continue his sit-in in front of parliament till Sharif's resignation and the initiation of new elections.
He said he would not let his party function till the government meets his latest demand.
He said Sharif could return to his office after 30 days if the judicial commission could not prove the allegations of rigging against him.
On Saturday, a group of PTI lawyers joined Imran Khan to protest against the government.
The PTI chief asked the lawyers to file petitions against the government's illegal activities including blocking of roads.
Imran Khan once again asked supporters to gather in Islamabad Sunday, saying he would make an important speech.
Meanwhile, at least 400 PTI protestors were booked for staging anti-government rallies and blocking traffic for five hours in Faisalabad city of Punjab province.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was scheduled to organise a pro-government rally in Faisalabad Sunday.
The protests that began Aug 15 went on for the ninth day Sunday.
Addressing supporters in Islamabad, Imran Khan reiterated his resolve to continue his sit-in in front of parliament till Sharif's resignation and the initiation of new elections.
He said he would not let his party function till the government meets his latest demand.
He said Sharif could return to his office after 30 days if the judicial commission could not prove the allegations of rigging against him.
On Saturday, a group of PTI lawyers joined Imran Khan to protest against the government.
The PTI chief asked the lawyers to file petitions against the government's illegal activities including blocking of roads.
Imran Khan once again asked supporters to gather in Islamabad Sunday, saying he would make an important speech.
Meanwhile, at least 400 PTI protestors were booked for staging anti-government rallies and blocking traffic for five hours in Faisalabad city of Punjab province.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was scheduled to organise a pro-government rally in Faisalabad Sunday.
The protests that began Aug 15 went on for the ninth day Sunday.
KBC winners return to show as experts
It was deja vu time for two young men from Bihar who had hit the jackpot at Kaun Banega Crorepati three years ago.
Sushil Kumar, who was the first contestant on the show to win Rs.5 crore, and Anil Kumar Sinha, who earned Rs.1 crore in the same season, have returned to the latest season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, which went on air recently, to relive their memories with Amitabh Bachchan. This season they are helping the contestants on the hot seat win the prize money.
"It was an amazing experience to return to the sets of KBC which changed my life," said Sushil, "It was great to interact with Bachchan Sir again."
Contestant Sushil Kumar, who was the first to win `5 crore on TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati, with host Amitabh Bachchan.
Sushil, whose episodes are being telecast this week, said that he was nervous because he realised that the contestant looked up to him with a lot of hope. The 30-year-old unassuming man said, "In 2011, when I had won the top prize, I was myself on the hot seat, but this time I was an expert expected to solve the questions put before a contestant," he said.
Contestant Sushil Kumar, who was the first to win `5 crore on TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati, with host Amitabh Bachchan.Sushil, whose episodes are being telecast this week, said that he was nervous because he realised that the contestant looked up to him with a lot of hope. The 30-year-old unassuming man said, "In 2011, when I had won the top prize, I was myself on the hot seat, but this time I was an expert expected to solve the questions put before a contestant," he said.
Sushil, whose episodes are being telecast this week, said, "I was aware that one wrong answer of mine could cut someone's big dream short."
Anil Kumar Sinha had wonRs.1 crore on the show in 2011.
Like Sushil, Anil too was called to don the mantle of an expert in the latest KBC season. "It was an unbelievable experience for me to be part of the show," he said.
Anil Kumar Sinha had wonRs.1 crore on the show in 2011.Like Sushil, Anil too was called to don the mantle of an expert in the latest KBC season. "It was an unbelievable experience for me to be part of the show," he said.
A bank employee from Patna who is currently posted in Kolkata, Anil said, "Big B talked about my book, Kaise Bane Crorepati, which I had written after winning Rs.1 crore on the show."
Anil, who will feature in the episodes during the third week of the show, said that he had even requested Big B to release his next book on KBC. "I requested Bachchan Saheb to kindly spare time to release my next book which I am writing at present," Anil said. "It was enough for me that he at least inquired about it."
Both Anil and Sushil said that they were touched by Big B's humility. "I felt great that he remembered us and enquired about us," Sushil, who has appeared in the National Eligibility Test (NET) this year in his bid to become a college lecturer in Psychology said.
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