Sunday, 6 July 2014

Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Parkar dies of heart attack in Mumbai

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Parkar died of heart attack in Mumbai on Sunday.
Haseena Parkar, who is commonly known as Haseena Apa, faced charges of extortion in the past.
Reports say Dawood Ibrahim has not been informed about his sister's death yet.




: Aditya Roy Kapur joins Shraddha Kapoor at Ek Villain’s success bash


Entire team of Ek Villain was present at the success bash of the film last night in Mumbai. However, all eyes were on Shraddha Kapoor’s alleged boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapur, who also came to celebrate the success with the actress.
 
Apart from Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya, Sidharth Malhotra, Mohit Suri, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, KRK and Aditya Roy Kapoor were also present at the bash.
 
 Ek Villain is expected to enter the Rs. 100 cr club soon, and the entire team of the film is on cloud 9. Mohit Suri is celebrating the success every alternate day with his entire star cast.

Shah Rukh excited about Amitabh's 'Yudh', Big B thanks him for his wishes


Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is gearing up for the launch of his debut fiction TV show Yudh, has thanked superstar Shah Rukh Khan for his wishes for the series.

Shah Rukh, 48, had previously taken to Twitter to express his excitement for Yudh and said the show will be 'path breaking'.

He tweeted: "@SrBachchan waiting for Yudh. Am sure it will be path breaking as all your other endeavours have been."

In return, the 71-year-old actor, said, "Thank you SRK for your wishes for Yudh. Whether it will be path breaking or not is not known (sic).

I want someone just like Alia's character in HSKD: Varun Dhawan


Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt
Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan says he and actress Alia Bhatt are just friends and they share a love-and-hate relationship.

"We have spent so much time with each other that we are comfortable with each other. Ours is a love and hate relationship. We keep fighting a lot on various small things. But we are friends," Varun said in an interview here. "We get little shocked when people say that there is an intense amazing chemistry between us. Chemistry is needed in a love story but we did the film as actors," he said.

Recently, Alia said in an interview that 'Varun gets angry on her because he loves her'. On this, the 27-year-old actor replied, "It is friendship-wala love only. There is nothing like that."

Varun also made it clear that he is not dating anyone. However, in real life he would want to have a life partner like Alia's character, Kavya in their upcoming film 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'. "I want someone who is just like Alia's character in the film ('Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'). She should be very helpful, protective and ambitious. You need that person in your life who pushes you to do something. She should be beautiful from within and outside," Varun said.

Varun has teamed up with Alia for the second time in the upcoming film after making their debut in Karan Johar's 'Student of The Year'. "We hope our on screen 'jodi' works then we will do other films. We have heard that our on screen chemistry is good but there was no pressure as such when we were doing the film. Chemistry is important in love stories," Varun said.

Varun said that Alia has become better as an actress. "As an actress she (Alia) has grown a lot. She has become a very good actress. I liked her in 'Highway'. After 'Highway' she knows what things will work and what not. She is doing amazing work," he added.

After the release of the promo of Varun's debut film 'Student of the Year', superstar Salman Khan had appreciated him and said he will be the next big kid on the block. "I am inspired by him (Salman) but it's not me alone I think that a lot of people get inspired by him. I think he is a role model for everyone," Varun said.

Varun said that he shared an honest relationship as a student with his mentor and filmmaker Karan Johar. Varun had worked as assistant director to Karan for 'My Name Is Khan'. "We (Karan and I) share a good bond with each other. We share an honest relationship of a teacher and student. I learn something new every time from him. He has been there during good and bad times and I know he is always there for me," the actor said.

Though Varun has expressed his desire to do a lot of hit films for Karan's home production company, Dharma Productions, he also said that he will not accept every acting offer just because it is from his mentor. "I can say no to him for a film. He does not force you to do a film if you say no for a film. He is rather happy for you for being honest," Varun added.

'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' is said to be modern day tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. Varun thinks their film will remind people of the epic love story of Raj and Simran. "I am not playing a character like Raj who is an NRI. I am a Delhi guy and even Alia's character is not like Simran. But there is a flavor of DDLJ and it will remind people of this film," Varun said. "We know people are going to compare it. I am not that worried about it. Our film is a modern day tribute to this film (DDLJ)," he said.

Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan, 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' is scheduled for July 11 release.





Saturday, 5 July 2014

After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor,Preity Zinta shoots with Saif for 'Happy Ending',Akhil Iyer, The Bangalore Guy In Bollywood!


Akhil Iyer, The Bangalore Guy In Bollywood!

 Lekar Hum Deewana Dil not only marks the debut of Kareena and Ranbir's cousin, Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth. The romantic comedy movie also marks the debut of an aspiring actor, Akhil Iyer. Akhil played the role of Mahesh (Deeksha's fiance) in his debut film, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Very little is known about the actor as Armaan and Deeksha gathered all the limelight. Akhil Iyer who shot to fame with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is a Bangalore guy who used to be in theater before making his big Bollywood debut. He has worked with talented stars like Arundhati Raja, Prakash Belawadi and Sharanya Ramprakash to name a few. READ REVIEW OF LEKAR HUM DEEWANA DIL Akhil doesn't hail from a filmy background like Armaan Jain. He got a call by a Bollywood casting director and gave his audition from home, that too in a mobile! His brother and sister-in-law helped him shoot the audition shot on the mobile camera. The team liked it and he got selected. Rest is all history now! Akhil Iyer made his Bollywood debut in Arif Ali's directorial debut, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Akhil Iyer is an engineer by profession, but he always wanted to become an actor. Apart from making his debut in Bollywood with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, Akhil Iyer is also working in some Tamil films which are in post-production stage. The aspiring actor wants to work in both the Tamil and Bollywood film industries. Here are some interesting facts about Akhil Iyer who played Mahesh in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil.

Preity Zinta shoots with Saif for 'Happy Ending'

Preity Zinta shoots with Saif for 'Happy Ending'
Mumbai: Actress Preity Zinta shot with actor-friend Saif Ali Khan for an upcoming film 'Happy Ending'.
 
The actress, who has been in news for her complaint against former boyfriend Ness Wadia for alleged molestation, shared pictures from the shoot of the film where she has a cameo.
 
"Last picture taken with the crew of Happy Ending. Couldn't have Saif in this picture as he was not dressed for the occasion," she posted on Twitter.
 
Preity, 39, said she was sad her shoot was over as it took her in another world. "Best thing about being on a film set is that you can lose yourself in another world. Sad that my short and sweet stint with Happy Ending is over," she said.
 
The actress recalled that she and Saif, 43, first worked together in 'Kya Kehna'. "On the sets of Happy Ending. Cannot believe that the first time we shot together was 16 years ago! Unbelievable."
 
'Happy Ending', a romantic-comedy directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and produced by Saif's Illuminati Films, features Govinda, Ranvir Shorey, Ileana D'Cruz, Kalki Koechlin and the actor himself in key roles while Preity and Kareena Kapoor Khan appear in cameo.
 
Preity and Saif's most successful film together was 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' with Shah Rukh Khan. They also starred together in 'Salaam Namaste' and 'Dil Chahta Hai' where she was paired opposite Aamir Khan. 

After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor


After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor
Mumbai: Shraddha Kapoor, who began her Bollywood journey with films like "Teen Patti" and "Luv Ka The End", made it big only with "Aashiqui 2". The actress, who is loving all the attention she's getting with her latest release "Ek Villain", says she has no regrets about her past choices.

In an interview, the young actress speaks about her journey, her films and future plans:

Excerpts:

Q. "Ek Villain" has got huge attention from the public and the press.

A. I was more excited and nervous about "Ek Villain" than "Aashiqui 2". The buzz after the promos was very strong. The director Mohit Suri and I both had to prove ourselves after 'Aashiqui 2'.

Q. So isn't that good?

A. It's wonderful! My only regret is, I've found myself cut off from my family. I'm in and out of my house with barely time for a hug for my parents. I communicate with them more on the phone than in person. Every time I am out of the house, I get a hug from my parents, saying they are proud of me. That keeps me going through the whole day. Just to see them glowing with pride when they look at me is my biggest reward. Every child wants to make her parents proud. If I have succeeded, I am blessed. To see them smile, makes my day.

Q. "Aashiqui 2" was almost like a debut film for you. So "Ek Villain" was crucial?

A. Yes, if you look at it that way then yes, "Ek Villain" is like the post-debut film. But I did three films before "Aashiqui 2". And I am proud of all of them. If I hadn't made my debut in Leena Yadav's "Teen Patti", I wouldn't have done "Aashiqui 2". "Teen Patti" gave me a taste of failure. Then followed all the rejections. I was replaced in some films. Of course a lot more people saw me in "Aashiqui 2" than "Teen Patti". I had a fab role in it. My character in "Aashiqui 2" got me so much attention.

Q. How different was it working in "Ek Villain" as compared with "Aashiqui 2"?

A. In "Aashiqui 2", we were one small family working hard to make a name. That film changed our lives on one Friday.

Q. It made you affluent?

A. If you mean money-wise, then I am just getting there. Though I've to admit in "Aashiqui 2", I wasn't paid anything close to what I got for "Ek Villain" (laughs). Emotionally, "Aashiqui 2" made me very rich. And that's the best wealth money can't buy.

Q. Suddenly you've come into your own?

A. I am grateful for what I've received after "Aashiqui 2". After the first flops, I could've disappeared. Nowadays, I love the way my name comes up in projects. But I don't get flattered when my name is announced without my confirming the projects. Premature announcements tend to confuse the trade. It also creates ill-will and bad blood. I am not one for false news reports at all. Good or bad, untrue reports embarrass me, no matter how flattering. And gossip about my personal life just makes me so sad. They are so unfounded.

Q. You are very particular about your image?

A. And why not? I would like to be known for being someone who says and does things that she means. So before you ask, the only forthcoming projects that are certain are Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider" and Remo D'Souza's "ABCD 2". I'll be shooting "ABCD 2" in Las Vegas

 





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Wednesday, 2 July 2014

No ulterior motive behind molestation case: Preity Zinta, 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' star cast comes to New Delhi, SRK on French honour, Fernandez accept a flat from Salman Khan?,

Why would Jacqueline Fernandez accept a flat from Salman Khan?


Mumbai: Even before the release of her first `big’ film Kick, Jacqueline Fernandez is already making headlines. A few days ago, there reports about her co-star Salman Khan gifting her a 3 bedroom flat in Bandra’s posh locales.
Salman who has always been known as the large hearted guy in the industry, has been famous for indulging his close friends and associates by gifting them swanky cars, hi-end bikes and designer watches. Recently, he walked in actor Siddharth Malhotra’s party and gifted him a high-end watch. But the bigger news was about Salman allegedly gifting Jacqueline a flat as a token of his appreciation.
Apparently, team Kick has rubbished the allegation. “Jacqueline has done enough work and made enough money to buy her own house. Why would she accept such expensive gifts from Salman or anyone else? Currently, she is living in a rented flat in Bandra and does want to buy her own house but there are no such immediate plans,” 

Mother would have been extremely happy: SRK on French honour

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was Tuesday conferred the Knight of the Legion of Honour, France's highest honour, said it was his mother's birthday and if she were alive, she would have been extremely happy.

"It's my mother's birthday. If she was alive, apart from being extremely old, she would have been extremely happy that her son has got the highest and the most prestigious honour in the world... so thank you on behalf of my mother," Shah Rukh said.

The honour was conferred on the actor in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cultural diversity across the world.

Created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the honour is the highest award given for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality of the recipient.

Shah Rukh also said a few lines in French during the award ceremony here.

'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' star cast comes to New Delhi

New Delhi, July 2: The star cast of upcoming romantic film Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth were recently spotted interacting with the media to promote the film in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion lead actor Armaan Jain spoke about his character. While the leading lady of the film Deeksha said that her transition from Telgu to Bollywood has been very pleasant. Directed by Arif Ali the film is scheduled for a 4th July release.

  • No ulterior motive behind molestation case: Preity Zinta
New Delhi, Jul 2  Breaking her silence over questions raised in the molestation case against her ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta today said there was no ulterior motive in her police complaint and that she did not need "cheap publicity".

As the Mumbai Police continues its investigation in the molestation case, 39-year-old Preity took to Facebook to "set the record straight" in the wake of her filing the FIR against the industrialist.










defends sources close to her.
“Who gifts flat to colleagues?” asks Salman’s close associate. “Normally, people give Id-i to family and friends. Being the eldest of the 3 brothers Salman will give Id-i to his nieces and nephews not his co-actresses.”

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Had to unlearn so many things for 'Madras': Karthi,Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt living it up in Kolkata,Sidharth Malhotra spies on his 'Ek Villain' audience,Alka Yagnik's niece Garima debuts as singer


Alka Yagnik's niece Garima debuts as singer

Alka Yagnik's niece Garima debuts as singer
 Garima and Bappi Lahiri

Playback singer Alka Yagnik's niece Garima is making her debut as a singer in 'Mumbai Can Dance Saala'. 


It was a usual recording session at music composer Bappi Lahiri's studio. Garima had accompanied aunt Alka. And while Garima was discussing her ongoing singing training, the producer Ranjeet Sharma and director Sachindra Sharma asked her to sing for them impromptu. Garima actually ended up singing. 

Listen to Alka Yagnik songs on Gaana.com 

She said, "I having been training for classical singing since the age of four. And now it feels great to be working and am thankful to Bappida and producer Ranjeet Sharma for entrusting me with a track and showing confidence in me.
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Sidharth Malhotra spies on 


his 'Ek Villain' audience


Sidharth Malhotra spies on his 'Ek Villain' audience

Mumbai, Actor Sidharth Malhotra seems to be keen to take a first-hand account of the reactions of the audience to his latest Bollywood release "Ek Villain". He has been visiting cinema halls here to do so.

The film, which released June 26, also features Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh.

Sidharth's idea is to gather unbiased reactions and he is liking the experience.

"I have been visiting theatres to catch first-hand audience reaction. It was wonderful and a one of a kind experience," he said.

The "Student Of The Year" actor was nervous before the film's release especially because in "Ek Villain", he is not seen as the loverboy that the audience is used to seeing him as. He is instead seen doing hardcore action and stunts.

Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt living it up in Kolkata



Pix: Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt living it up in Kolkata

HUMPTY AND HIS KAVYA

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt have been living it up in Kolkata while promoting their coming film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. 

After two back-to-back hits, Varun Dhawan is looking forward to his forthcoming "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania" and says the movie is a modern-day version of the 1995 cult film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ). 

He explained that the film showcases contemporary Indian family and is devoid of melodrama that used to dominate the screen earlier. 

"It is a modern-day tribute to DDLJ... it is a modern 2014 version of DDLJ... so there's no melodrama... today's youth reacts very differently to authority. So, it's not a copy... it's a humble, small tribute," Varun Dhawan told reporters Tuesday while promoting the film in Kolkata. 

PHOTOS: Varun Dhawan helps Alia Bhatt on crutches for first Mumbai Metro ride 

"This is a 2014 family film. India has progressed a lot...almost a revolution happened... the youth brought about a big change...there's a lot of fire...lots of angst... so we are bringing out that part. So we are trying to show what a modern-day family film is...” he said. 

Produced by Karan Johar, and directed by Shashank Khaitan, "Humpty Sharma..." hits theatres July 11. 


Had to unlearn so many 


things for 'Madras': Karthi


Had to unlearn so many things for 'Madras': Karthi

Chennai: Actor Karthi, who had worked with a young team in upcoming Tamil actioner "Madras", says he had to unlearn several things while working on the film. He says he also had to let go of the trappings of a star actor.

"Sometimes in your career as an actor, you have to let go of comforts of being a star. I had to do that in 'Madras', for which I also had to unlearn whatever I've learned so far in my career so that I could learn again," Karthi told IANS.

"Since we shot mostly on real locations with real people, I had to learn to mingle with them and act. They're so friendly that they would forget you're a star and at times even mouth your dialogues when you're trying hard to remember. It was a whole new experience," he added.

Directed by Ranjith, "Madras" is set against the backdrop of north Madras. It also features Catherine Tresa in an important role.

 




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