Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Aamir-Anusha Rizvi Fight goes on!

Well the Aamir Khan and Anusha Rizvi war is not yet coming to an end.
Earlier also they both clashed as Anusha felt that Aamir is taking all the credit for her debut direction film ‘Peepli Live’
The latest buzz is that Aamir khan is preparing to promote the film ‘Peepli Live’ at Los Angeles for Oscar Nomination
But director Anusha Rizvi doesn’t want any kind of lobbying for the Oscar level.
She feels that audiences all over the world already know what the film is about and why they should watch it and saying anything more about the film on international platform is just embarrassing
Where as Aamir has been to Oscars earlier for Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par and knows how vital the whole lobbying process before Oscar nomination is. But he doesn’t want to take any chances and wants to give Peepli Live his best shot
Co-producers UTV are now in a fix as they cannot ignore Aamir’s plans for the Oscar nominations and even Anusha Rizvi’s views cannot be bypassed
Well we hope that Aamir and Anusha who are loggerheads with eachother for the Oscar issue soon come up with some solution

Dusky Beauties Of Bollywood

Earlier Bollywood was only known for the fair and gorgeous divas like Hema Malini, Madhubala,
Rekha etc. Being dusky was considered as good as being ugly. But some of the dusky actresses broke this myth and are today some of the most successful bollywood actresses.
Smita Patil was the most dusky actress of her era. She left some of the actresses of her era behind with her award winning performances. She made her dusky complexion her strength and that’s the reason she was considered the dusky beauty of her era. Her powerful acting and her dusky complexion both contributed for her success in the stardom. Even today she is remembered as one of the best dusky beauties.
Kajol entered the tinsel town with the film Bekhudi but the film didn’t work that well at the box office. She was later appreciated by the critics for her performance and her dusky looks in the film Baazigar.
Bipasha Basu showed the actual meaning of sexy to the audience as soon as she entered bollywood. She entered the film industry with Ajnabee and since then there is no stopping for the Bengali Beauty. She had also won the title of World’s sexiest Woman earlier. Her dusky complexion compliments her sexy body and long legs. No wonder John is so much in love with her.
Chitrangda Singh entered the industry with Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. She was not only appreciated for her performance in the film but was also admired for her looks and compared with Smita Patil for her dusky complexion. She was also approached by a film maker when she was in class 9 for playing the young Smita Patil
Nandita Das had actually started her career with a theatre group. Today she is not only an actress but also a director. As an actor she was very much appreciated for her roles in Fire and in Deppa Mehta’s 1947 Earth. She has been known for her movies which are based on some social issue. Unhone Best Actress ke awards bhi jeete hai film Bawander aur Amaar Bhuvan ke liye.
So these are some bollywood beauties who have set a benchmark in the film industry despite their dusky complexion

Sanjay Plays The Bad Guy In Agneepath

We all know that Rishi Kapoor and Karan Johar had a fall out recently. All this happened because of Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor’s remarks against Rishi Kapoor’s son Ranbir Kapoor in Karan Johar’s show ‘Koffee With Karan’
Rishi Kapoor who was going to act as Villain in Karan Johar’s remake of Agneepath. He was going to play the character which was originally played by Danny Denzongpa.
The film has only two main characters, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan and the bad guy Kancha Cheena.
But since Rishi Kapoor has broken all the ties with his family friend Karan, Sanjay Dutt has now taken his place in the film. He will play the negative character in the film
This is the first time Sanjay Dutt is working with Dharm a Productions.
Sanjay Dutt will be shaving off his head for the film. He is currently busy shooting for other films. Once he is done shooting for those films, a special team of make up artists will come down to India to give him the bald look
Well Karan Johar surely didn’t comment much on this as he wanted to make a big announcement and he did not want Rishi Kapoor to know about it as it may give rise to another fight
Sorry Karan we have already spilled the beans!

Kapoors Mad At KJo

The Koffee With Karan episode featuring Ranbir Kapoor’s ex-flames Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone has surely spoilt the relations between the Kapoor family and show host Karan Johar
Ranbir’s ex-girlfriends Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor poked fun at Ranbir Kapoor throughout the show with their remarks and in fact they went quite overboard about Ranbir on the show
This has angered the Kapoor family.
Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor after she heard the comments passed by Ranbir’s ex ladies on the show actually called up Karan Johar and fired him for allowing this kind of talks on the show
Karan Johar happens to be a very close friend of the Kapoors and the Kapoors least expected this from him. The Kapoors have decided not to keep any relations with him henceforth.
Rishi Kapoor who is equally upset with Sonam & Deepika’s comments on the show advices the two ladies to concentrate on their careers and behave maturely
When asked Karan about the Kapoor Family’s reaction to the whole episode he denied the reports that Neetu Kapoor called him and fired him for the show. He said that they are all rumours and he has also spoken to Ranbir about the same and Ranbir is absolutely cool with it
Well we hope Karan they are all just rumours and all is well between you and the Kapoor family

All is not well between Katrina and Ranbir

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif may not be open about their relationship to the media but the latest reports are that all is not well between the love birds
Katrina Kaif has not been talking much with Ranbir as she is insecure about Ranbir’s growing friendship with his Rockstar co star Nargis Fakhri
Not so long ago it was reported in the newspapers that Ranbir was spotted outside a club getting intimate with Nargis
The two have been spotted spending time together quite a number of times
Katrina thus feels that something is fishy between the two as she feels Ranbir’s attitude has changed towards her and doesn’t behave the same with her the way he used to do it earlier.
But Ranbir maintains his stand that he is just good friends with Nargis and there is no relation between the two
Earlier Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s relationship went sour on the same grounds as at that time Ranbir was getting quite close with Katrina which brought an end to Deepika and Ranbir’s relationship
Looks like history is repeating and Katrina is sailing in the same boat as Deepika today

Ameesha Joins Salman’s Camp

Ameesha Patel is struggling really hard to make her mark in the film industry.
Ameesha broke up with her long time boyfriend Kanav Puri around last year as she wanted to give another chance to her sinking acting career
Ameesha will do anything to get her career back on track
She is now trying to be really good friends with the macho man Salman Khan
And we all obviously know why
Salman Khan is known for recommending his friends to filmmakers.
Actresses who have worked with Salman Khan have gone miles in the industry. For example Katirna Kaif who worked with Salman first in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya is one of the most successful actresses now-a-days. Similarly Sonakshi Sinha who has just entered the industry and did her first film with Salman Khan in Dabangg is flooded with movies and filmmakers are keen to cast her in their films
So Ameesha probably sees a ray of hope in Salman to re-launch her career
Well, Ameesha you have tried your level best to re-launch yourself in the industry and we hope that the man with a big heart Salman Khan surely helps you for that!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Shahrukh-Bhansali Friends Again

Two years back Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shahrukh Khan had a fight when Shahrukh’s remarks against Bhansali’s film ‘Saawariya’ had disappointed Bhansali.
Bhansali had in turn passed some remarks against Shahrukh’s film ‘Om Shanti Om’ which released on the same day Saawariya released.
Since that day the two were not on talking terms with eachother.
But with the success of Bhansali’s film Guzaarish, everything has changed.
On Friday night during the private screening of Guzaarish, Shahrukh called Bhansali and they spoke for about 20 minutes
Shahrukh complimented Bhansali on the success of Guzaarish and also told him that Devdas was always his best
Bhansali was also very happy to speak to King Khan after almost two years.
So now the two have buried the past and are friends again.
So as we say there are no permanent friendships or enemies in Bollywood

Hrithik Hospitalized!

Hrithik Roshan who was celebrating the success of his recently released film Guzaarish was rushed to the Kokilaben hospital on Sunday afternoon
Hrithik suddenly suffered some problem in his lungs and his face was also swollen. He couldn’t breathe as well
Actually Hrithik had taken an anti-biotic as her was suffering from chest infection which led to a strong allergy
But it seems it’s quite a while now since Hrithik isn’t keeping well
Even a week before Guzaarish released, Hrithik was suffering from temperature, back ache, muscle pain etc. He even reported late for the promotion of Guzaarish on the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
But the Roshan family told the media that Hrithik is now out of danger and will be discharged from the hospital soon.
We wish Hrithik for a speedy recovery!

Akki to leave Rajni and SRK behind

Looks like khiladi no one Akshay kumar is all set to give a takkar to the bollywood badshaah Shahrukh Khan and the God of Indian Cinema Rajnikant
He has signed Shirish Kunder’s film ‘Joker’ which will be produced under his production banner Hari Om Productions
Recently Rajnikanth entertained the audience with his film Robot. The film wwas mainly appreciated for its technical aspects
Even Shahrukh Khan postponed the release of his film Ra.One as he wanted to work more on the technical part of the film and wanted to leave Rajnikanth’s Robot behind
Now Akki is gearing up to leave both Shahrukh’s Ra.One and Rajni’s Robot behind. According to Akshay, Joker will be a 3D film and one of the most technically advanced films of bollywood and will be enjoyed by the audience of all generations.
The actor is also all set to romance the youngest girl of bollywood Sonakshi Sinha in the film
The Dabangg girl is surely pretty lucky as she got the chance to work with one superstar Salman Khan in Dabangg and now she is all set to work with the Khiladi of bollywood Akshay Kumar and is also very excited to work with him
So whether Akki will be able to beat Rajni and Shahrukh or not, lets wait and watch!

Shahid Out Of Mira Nair’s Film

Just few days back directors Mira Nair and Deepa Mehta were fighting over signing Shahid Kapoor for their film. And Shahid had chosen to work in Mira Nair’s film ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’
But now the buzz is that Shahid Kapoor is out of Mira Nair’s film.
Actually Shahid has no dates available for Mira Nair’s film as he is too busy shooting for his daddy dearest Pankaj Kapoor’s debut direction ‘Mausam’ along with Sonam Kapoor.
He didn’t even inform Mira Nair about the non-availability of dates.
Mira Nair wants to start shooting this film early next year.
Thus after getting no news from Shahid for the dates, she started auditioning some fresh faces like Prateek Babbar, Ali Zafar and Rehan Khan without even informing Shahid.
Well if Shahid was a part of this film, this would have been his offbeat role than the roles which he has played in the past
But after Shahid showed so much disinterest, why would a renowned film maker like Mira Nair even wait for him to revert back.
Anyways Shahid better luck next time!

Saif wants to do 'Dream Sequence'

Saif Ali Khan who had refused to work in Vishal Bharadwaj’s film ‘Dream Sequence’ which is produced by Ekta Kapoor is eager to be back in the film
Not so long ago Saif told Bharadwaj that he will agree to do the film only if Bharadwaj agreed for a barter deal. The deal was that bharadwaj would have to direct a film under Saif’s production banner Illuminati Films and that the Chote Nawab would choose the script of the film himself
Vishal was obviously not game for this deal and this is what made saif walk out of ‘Dream Sequence’.
Saif wants to get back in the film. Even Bharadwaj and Ekta are ready to have him on board.
But Bharadwaj has not agreed for the barter deal and even Saif is not stuck with the deal anymore.
But actor Abhay Deol who had almost stepped into Saif’s shoes after he left the film, is not happy with this recent development
Abhay who was very excited to do the film knows that his chances to be in the film are very few.
Bharadwaj and Ekta Kapoor will decide soon whether who is better fit for the film amongst the two actors
So may the best man win!!

Priyanka too sexy to play a nurse

Priyanka Chopra might be the desi girl of Bollywood
But she does have that Oomph factor in her
She got everyone crazy in Dostana by flaunting her sexy curves in the golden swimsuit
It is this oomph factor and sensuality which is making Karan Johar work again on her role in Agneepath remake
Priyanka was supposed to play the role of a nurse which was played by Madhavi in Agneepath. But Karan finds Priyanka too sexy for this role
According to Karan the role played by Madhavi originally is too boring for Priyanka as she is known for her sensuality quotient
So now Priyanka’s character is now being re-written and she will be portrayed in a character which will go with her sensuality quotient
So one thing is for sure Priyanka will not be seen as a nurse in Agneepath 2!

Saif-Bebo at Karan’s rescue

Karan Johar’s illness has caused a lot of problems mainly for his chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’. He had recorded four episodes before his illness but the new guests are yet to be decided.
This time Karan wanted to call upon celebs who wanted to promote their films on his show. Like Aamir Khan agreed to come on Koffee with Karan with wife Kiran Rao to promote his film Dhobi Ghat.
Similarly he wanted his favourite director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hrithik Roshan to be the guests on his show on the evening of the release of Guzaarish.
But both couldn’t make it on his show.
But Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan came to Karan’s rescue. After Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hrithik Roshan refused to come on the show Karan immediately approached Kareena and Saif to be the guest on his show and they immediately agreed.
When asked Karan whether what was the other way out if Saif and bebo didn’t agree to be on his show, he said that he would interview himself on the show.
Thanks to Saif and Bebo that the show went on!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Diwali Is Lucky For Bollywood Directors!

Diwali is not only considered the festival of lights but also a festival of good gains especially in terms of wealth and prosperity. Diwali is a big festival for bollywood industry as well especially for the producers and the directors. Bollywood's big filmmakers always queue up to release their films during Diwali so that their films make good profit at the box office. Diwali release is a big event in film circles. the Hindi film industry looks forward to Diwali to set the cash registers ringing.

This year we have two blockbuster films releases for Diwali. One is Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 3 starring Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and Kunal Khemu and the second is Vipul Shah’s Action Replayy starring Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Let’s take a look at the earlier films which have released at the box office and also made good profit at the box-office:
Last year in diwali we had Rohit Shetty’s All The Best starring Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt and Fardeen Khan along with Mugdha Godse and Bipasha Basu. This film made average gains at the box office
Earlier Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal Returns and Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion had made great profit at the box office in 2008 during diwali.
In 2007, we had two big block busters from two renowned film makers, i.e Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. Farah Khan desperately wanted her film to release during diwali as she considered it lucky and she thus took the risk of competing with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the risk was truly fruitful
Even Farhan Akhtar’s Don starring Shahrukh Khan had ruled the box office in 2004 in diwali.
Yash Chopra’s Veer Zaara starring Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta which released in 2003 during diwali worked well at the box office mainly because of the music which is based on old and untouched compositions by the late Madan Mohan. At the same time Sterling Investment Corp Pvt Ltd released the colored version of the 1960’s epic film Mughal-e-azam directed by K Asif. This film was again was huge success and ran for 25 weeks at the Box Office.
Similarly Yash Chopra’s Mohabbatein starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan made the theatres housefull during diwali in 2000. Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt starrer Mission Kashmir directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra at the same time was an average hit at the box office
In the year 1999, Suraj Barjatiya’s multi starrer film ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ and Eeshwar Nivas’s critically acclaimed direction ‘Shool’ starring manoj Bajpai and Shilpa Shetty has set the cash registers ringing during diwali
Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and David Dhawan’s Bade Miyan Chote miyan were also a big hit at the box office in the year 1998 in diwali.
Yash Chopra’s Dil Toh Pagal Hai, starring Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karishma Kapoor ruled the theatres in 1997
The milestone amongst all these films is Yash Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge starring Shahrukh khan and Kajol which released in diwali in 1996. It not only gained huge success at the box office but it has created a history as it is still running in Maratha Mandir theatre.
Similarly Suraj Barjatiya’s Hum Aapke Hain Kaun starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit which released in 1994 was also running in the theatres for pretty long time made huge profits
Yash Chopra’s Baazigar starring Shahrukh Khan in the negative role was also a major box office hit in the year 1993 in diwali
So these were some films which released during the diwali festival and are considered as Diwali blockbusters. So let’s see whether this diwali proves to be lucky for Vipul Shah and Rohit Shetty for their respective films

Monday, August 2, 2010

John's Male 'Live-In' Partner

Who isn’t aware of John Abraham’s special bonding with Abhishek Bachchan? Even his girlfriend Bipasha Basu is cool with this dostana and infact calls Abhishek as john’s male lover.
But now we are sure very soon Bipasha will have problems with John dostana with men. Oh Yes! Now Abhishek is not the only person in this list. Someone new is now on John’s dostana list.
Guess what!! John has now got a male live in partner. Oh no! its not the way you are thinking, everything is absolutely normal here. Actually, The Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na director Abbas Tyrewala is moving in to John’s house. No he is not homeless. Abbas Tyrewala blames the media for this
It seems he was tired of the reports saying that there are lot of problems between him and John Abraham which is not at all true. So to prove the media wrong he decided to move in to John’s place till the media stops writing about them.
John also has no problems with Abbas moving in with him.
Well we know the reason what Abbas gave sounds really weird, so Abbas next time please think of a better reason. As of now, we don’t know how Bipasha is going to react to this.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Priyanka Chopra On Vacation

Desi girl Priyanka Chopra who has been really busy shooting for Saat Khoon Maaf, is all set to leave her desipan aside.

Priyanka Chopra along with some close friends is going for a much deserved vacation. But she is absolutely not ready to disclose the place where she is going because she wants to be away from the media for sometime. All she disclosed is that she is going to a beach side place.

Priyanka who had gained weight for Saat Khoon Maaf has now come back in shape and thus her she is carrying 12 bikinis in her baggage. So she is going to leave her desipan and flaunt her curvy figure wearing the bikinis which according to her she can’t do it in Mumbai.

She is not even carrying a camera with her. She is making sure that no camera follow her and no one even else except her close friends know where she is and what she is doing.
But Priyanka sorry to disappoint you, a source close to you has disclosed your secret that you are off to Thailand, so in case if you see any media walahs following you there, please don’t be surprised.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Retro Parade In Bollywood

Bollywood industry seems to be smitten by the 70’s era. The now-a-days dressing style and make up trends especially the eye make up, the music and yes! Also the Lambretta scooty bring back the memories of the golden era.

From ad gurus to fashion designers and musicians, everyone seem to be adopting the retro trend. This trend is the symbol of the rebellious youth spirit of the 70’s.

Lately Ekta Kapoor’s film ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’ has become the talk of the town because of its story which is based on the underworld dons and mainly because of the costumes. The stars of this film will be seen in a complete 70’s look especially Kangana Ranaut and Prachi Desai. The make up artists of this film have worked a lot on Kangana Ranaut’s looks which are inspired by yesteryear actress Madhubala’s looks. It seems an amount of about 20 lakhs is only spent on the wigs which will be used for Kangana’s make over. Even Prachi Desai’s looks are inspired by Dimple Kapadia’s looks in Bobby.

Vipul Shah’s ‘Action Replay’ starring Akshay Kumar and Bachchan Bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has also been in news as Aishwarya and Akshay are giving a tribute to the hit jodi’s of the 70’s

Evergreen actor and director Dev Anand is also planning to remake ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ and Rohan Sippy is planning to remix the song ‘Dum Maro Dum’ in his next film starring Abhishek Bachchan.

Even Kainaat Arora does a Dimple Kapadia in a song from the film ‘Khatta Meetha’. Her attire is similar to Dimple Kapadia’s attire in the song ‘Jhooth bole kawa kate’ from the film Bobby. Madhur Bhandarkar film ‘Heroine’ starring Kareena Kapoor also will be based on the actresses of the 60’s and 70’s

Earlier also some movies have adopted the retro style. Ekta Kapoor’s first film ‘Kucch Toh Hai’ also had a song in which Esha Deol and Tusshar Kapoor were seen in a retro style attire. Farah Khan’s film ‘Om Shanti Om’ starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone had completely recreated the 70’s magic on screen. The song ‘Hum hain rahi pyaar ke phir milenge chalte chalte’ from the film ‘Rab ne banadi jodi’ also had the same retro flavor to it.

Even the remix of the song ‘Chod do aanchal’ by Bombay Vikings showed the 70’s style of fashion and romance. And the list will go on and on.

The styles, music, charm of that era has continued to be the part of the trend of every generation. This shows that the retro trend can never die as it gets recreated in some or the other manner. But does this mean that bollywood has run out of ideas or this is just another way of connecting with the audience.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Hrithik Makes His Way To Madame Tussauds

Look who has made his way to the famous wax museum Madame Tussauds. He is none other than the heartthrob with the Greek God looks Hrithik Roshan

After bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan will be the fifth bollywood star whose wax statue will be installed at the prestigious museum.

Roshan who started his career with his dad Rakesh Roshan’s film ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’ has completed a decade in the film industry and is the first from the Roshan family to make his way at 200 year old tourist fixation.

Daddy, Rakesh Roshan’s happiness has no bounds after the family received an official letter 3 days back from the museum.

Hrithik Roshan is currently shooting for Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara at Spain. The Madamme Tussauds team will be in Mumbai in January to take the measurements of the heartthrob. The statue is expected to be installed in early 2011.

This is indeed a proud moment for the Roshan family as well as the film fraternity as the other actors took longer time to get this honour.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

From Choreography To Direction


Since the era of Bollywood films started there was no such profession called choreography. The directors themselves would direct the songs according to the script or the lyrics of the song. Later choreography was recognized and thus became a well-defined career. Choreography and direction always goes hand in hand and thus probably a lot of choreographers have been taking up film direction projects.

The latest in this list is none other than Shaimak Davar. As a choreographer Shaimak made his debut with Yash Raj banner’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ and now all set to direct his first film which will be called ‘A Slumdog Millionaire Goes Dancing’. Oh no! it’s not a sequel to Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Millionnaire’. Shaimak always wanted to make a film which is based on dancing and thus his film will revolve around a bunch of slum children who are trained to participate in a dance competition.

Earlier also some of the choreographers went behind the camera to experiment their direction skills. When we think of a Choreographer turned Director, the first name which comes to our mind is the one who has choreographed more than 100 songs in over 80 hindi films, Farah Khan. Farah Khan started her career as a choreographer with the film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander’. She made her debut as a director with the film ‘Main Hoon Naa’ starring Shahrukh Khan which was well praised by the bollywood critics. She later directed ‘Om Shanti Om’ again with Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.

Ahmed Khan is the one who brought the grace in Urmila Matondkar’s dance moves in the film Rangeela. Then films like Satya, Ishq Vishk and Salaam Namaste and Kaminey showed his versatility as a Choreographer. He started his career as a director with the film ‘Lakeer’ and later he directed ‘Fool N Final’ but both the film did not gain much popularity at the box-office.

Prabhu Deva, the one who is known as rubber body because of his dance moves and has choreographer for more than 100 movies including south and bollywood films. His dance moves emerged him as an actor as well. With the film ‘Wanted’ starring Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia Azmi Prabhu Deva emerged as a director. The film worked really well at the box-office leaving ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ behind which released on the same day.

From Big B to Hrithik Roshan, Ganesh Acharya has made everyone dance on his tunes. Ganesh Acharya may be obese but has tremendous energy and sets the dance floor on fire with his amazing moves. He started his career as a Choreographer in the year 1992. With ‘Swami’ Ganesh emerged as a Director. He later directed ‘Money Hai Toh Honey Hai’ but both the film did not do great business at the box-office

Ramesh Gopi who is more popular is Remo D’Souza started his career as a Choreographer by assisting choreographer Ahmed Khan. He started choreographing independently with Sonu Nigam’s album ‘Deewana’. With ‘Kaante’ Remo became more popular as a choreographer. With Bengali film ‘Lal Paharer Katha’ he made his debut as a director. He is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with the film titled as ‘Faltu’

So these are some of the choreographers who went behind the camera to direct a film but only a few of them proved themselves to be good directors as well

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Forgotten Directors Of Bollywood

Now-a-days we have a lot of directors who are making debut in the film industry with a lot of new concepts and technique which appeal all the age groups.

Punit Malhotra is the latest on the list with his fresh new concept in the film ‘I hate love storys’. The film is a big hit at the box office and the director’s debut direction is also appreciated by a lot of bollywood film critics

But there are some directors who absolutely disappeared after they made their debut in the industry and yes! Their films worked really well at the box office. Lets take a look at some of these directors.

Saket Chaudhary made his debut with the film ‘Pyaar ke side effects’. The film was more in news because of the odd pair Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose. But Saket managed to hit the jackpot at the box office and was also critically appreciated. But its been 3 and a half years now since he is not in picture

Homi Adajania made his debut with the film ‘Being Cyrus’ starring Saif Ali Khan. The film psychological drama revolving around a Parsi family. The film was appreciated for its cinematography and camera angels. Its been four years now but Homi Adajania has not yet come up with any new concept...he’s probably still thinking to do something new

Reema Kagti’s debut direction Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd had a lot of actors acting in it, the film had great script except for the superhero concept of Abhay Deol and Minissha Lamba but Abhay Deol’s acting covered it all. Inspite of all this Reema has not come up with her second film

Nishikant Kamat was in headlines because of his Marathi film ‘Dombivali Fast’. It was only then that UTV signed him to make Mumbai Meri Jaan and this is how he made his debut in the hindi film industry. This film was based on the 7/11 train blasts in Mumbai. Nishikant Kamat was praised for make such a sensitive film. But the film industry is still waiting for his second film

Neeraj Pandey made his debut with the film ‘A Wednesday’. The film had a very strong scripts which made you hold on to your seats till the end. The film showed how a common man went out of his way to prove his point after the 7/11 serial blasts. The film was loved and praised by all the age groups. Pandey did sign a lot of films but yet no sign of him.

So these are some of the directors whose first films gained popularity but since then there has been no sign them. The film industry is eagerly waiting for some more fresh concepts from these directors.

Mahi's Filmy Affairs

Mahendra Singh dhoni’s ‘chat mangni pat byaah’ has put a full stop to all the speculations made about his romantic relationships in the media.

Mahi was mostly paired with a lot of actresses from the film industry. Lets take a look at those actresses with whom Mahi was paired.

First he was mostly paired with Lakshmi Rai who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. He was paired with her as soon as he entered the cricket squad. They both were caught spending a lot of time together but he never really confirmed on those reports.

Then Deepika Padukone came in the picture when she was about to make her debut in the film ‘Om shanti Om’. Deepika Padukone spent a lot of time him during the T20 world cup in 2007 and had also invited him for the premiere show of Om Shanti Om but later both denied the reports by calling eachother ‘Just Friends’ like all the other celebrity couples.

The recent in the list was the Bollywood actress who made her debut with Ghajini and the one who has London dreams, Asin Thottumkal. After Mahi’s team Chennai Superkings won the IPL he paid a visit at Asin’s Navi Mumbai house which gave rise to the rumours about them.
But now Mahi has now married Sakshi Rawat who is a Hotel Management student, who recently finished with her training at the Taj Bengal’s front office. So all the rumours about his relationship with the ladies above have been proved false. And am sure with this move Mahi has broken the hearts of a lot of his female fans including me!

But anyways now that he is married can’t do much about it! I Hope he leads a successful married life.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Rakhi Ka Swayamvar Part 2

Oh My! for almost two months there were no updates from the controversy queen and the child of reality shows Rakhi Sawant was not in picture. Rakhi who had big plans to enter the production business and be an expert in direction, scripting and almost everything under the sky now returns back to her favorite place and that is the 'reality shows' and most of you wont be surprised to know that she is again going to the same reality show which gave her too much fame 'Swayamvar'.

Everyone were anyways predicting that Rakhi might land up having another swayamvar. Rakhi who calls herself 'Jesus Ki Beti' is feeling very lonely these days (especially after Elesh broke up with her) and is now knocking the doors of the same reality show to choose another partner for herself.


Well Rakhi we hope the reality show helps you find your Mr Right who wont run away after seeing all your nakhras!


We Wish You All The Best!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Girls, Be Alert!

If you find any child crying on road asking you to take it home and show you an address, take it to police station and please don't take it to that address. This is the new trick of the rapists to rape girls. When the girl takes the child and rings the doorbell, a high voltage of electricity gets released through the bell making the girl unconscious.
Please whoever are reading this post, kindly inform all your female friends about it. Be alert and safe!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Samiir Dada: An Inspiration

We all know that everyone has some or the other problems in our lives. Life is easy for no one. The moment one lands up in a mess he or she thinks, I wish I was a child and life would be so easy, no one to scold me, being pampered all the time. But everyone has to grow up and learn to face life as it comes.
Life is not the same for everyone. We all might be going through some minor problems, like something related to job sphere, family, love, and we even think at times, man I wish I could die instead of facing this problem.
But what most of us fail to learn is to live life to the fullest. Well I am a kind of girl who tends to get upset with minor problems but yeah I handle myself very well but at times I really tend to get very frustrated. Recently I was really frustrated in life, let’s not get into the details about why I was frustrated but I was very depressed with things which were happening in life and had no patience for things to come back on track.
When all these problems coming one after the other I met this very sweet person Samiir Halady when I went for Korigad Trek with some colony friends.
Now you all might be thinking that when I am speaking about life in general how does Samiir come in the picture. Because he taught me how to live life. You know why he’s so different from the others? Samiir Dada suffers from a major kidney problem, he’s on dialysis. I don’t know the exact term what it is called. He is a regular trekker in spite of the kidney problems. Yes he’s not advised to do so due to his condition but no matter what goes wrong with him he doesn’t stop himself from doing what he wants to and living life the way he wants to. But yes he surely takes good care of himself. He is someone who takes life as a challenge. Sometimes I feel is he writing his own destiny. Friends its not that this man isn’t facing problems in his life, kidney problems are not any minor problems, he awaiting a kidney transplant since past few years, so life is more tough for him but he hides it with a smile on his face always.
He also works as a Business Development and Consulting Executive for a Consulting Firm at Lower Parel. He blogs regularly on http://adventuretourist.blogspot.com which has been recommended by the UK Kidney Research Foundation to inspire other kidney patients.
Read his blogs friends, trust me, your attitude towards your life will surely change. This is what we fail to do in life. We have no patience, little problems and we break down. We should learns from people like Samiir Dada who lives life happily no matter what.
Samiir Dada, people like you are very few. Its only because of you that I have started facing life with a smile. I owe this new attitude to you. Hats Off to You, Proud of you!

My Ashu Dids

Well there is lots to write about Ashu but I am kinda short of words.
I always told Ganpati Bappa that I wanted an elder sister, well I have an elder brother though who is really loving and caring but thought I should have an elder sister as well with whom I could share everything going on in my life ( even my latest crushes)
Finally god granted my wish. He gave me an elder sister Ashu in the disguise of a best friend. And I guessed it that she's my dids I always wished for.
I know her since past 2 and half years now. Yeah I know not very long time but seems like we know eachother since ages.
She met me for the first time in my cousin's animation class. A tall, slim female (well that time she was slim) short hair, wearing specks. And we became best friends since day one.
I hardly remember whether we ever fought though we did but dont really remember them.
Oh yes we did sometimes argue about whether Shahid is great or Shahrukh is great! hehehe
Well fellas trust me, since the day I met this girl has always been there for me whenever I needed her. Whenever I was feeling low she was the first person to come and console me. She has been a guide for me when I needed guidance. If someone points a finger at me she's the one who will fight for me. And yeah she also helps me in shopping, hehe!
Well I am writing all this as today she's the birthday girl and I was thinking what special can I do for her. Then I thought why not write something for her and let the world know that am so lucky to have a sister like you.
Ashu Wish You Many Many Happy Returns Of The Day. You are the best sister. You are god's gift to me which I always asked for. Believe me, today life wouldn't have been same without your presence. Life is really incomplete without you Dids.
I pray to Ganpati Bappa, that no matter whatever happens in life, I don't want to lose you.
May god give you success and happiness in every aspect of your life. Love you loads,
Muaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Huuuugggggggggggggggggggggg!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Abhishek:Friend, Brother, Guide

Oh well please don't go by the title, we dont have any blood relation but for me Abhishek is as good as an elder brother
Well I still remember, I met Abhishek at the Radio City premises where we had been to give our entrance exams for the RJ course. Hardly I had any idea that some day we are gonna be such great friends.
It's almost a year since we are friends now.
Unlike his name which means royal, Abhishek is absolutely down to earth. Only one quality I think which he has like a king. He takes care of everything and everyone around him just like a king takes care of his Kingdom.
You all might be thinking what is making Abhishek so special for me. I remember that when I was applying places for jobs and everywhere I got the same response that I am a fresher and thatthey have no vacancies for freshers. This is what had really depressed me. I couldn't show at home how depresses I was as I didn't want my family to take much tension. At that time Abhishek was the only person with whom i shared my problems.
Abhishek had shifted to surat for his new job. But not a single moment was such that he made me feel that I am alone over here. Being in Surat he took good care of me. He was like a guiding torch. He used to make me understand things just like an elder brother would do. The moment I used to get negative about my career, Abhishek helped me think positive.
And today its only because of him that I have a job and a focus on what I want to do in life.
I am sure you all might be thinking why am I writing so much about him. Well fellas thanks to my forgetful attitude, I forgot his birthday which was on the 13th of February.
Well no, please I am not writing this blog to butter him. dont worry Abhishek the Punishment is still due. i wont forget. Neither will I forget your gift which I am gonna buy for you from my first salary. But just wanted to tell you that I am very sorry and I wont forget your birthday next time.
Please dont think that i forgot you. That is not the case. I never forget you. I always remember you.
The memories that we all spent together will be cherished throughout my life. So please whenever this dumb sister of yours makes a mistake please scold her but please don't leave her.
I always miss you. And the only reason I am writing this blog today is to show you as well as the whole world how special you are and how lucky I am to have a brother like you.
Tc Abhishek, Miss you always. :)

Friday, February 19, 2010

My Colony Paltan!

Well I am gonna describe my colony friends one by one. And its a long list cuz its a big group. Infact a big crazy group. So this is how it goes,

Purva Mallya: The Sweet One

We call her by too many names. Some of them are Chirkut, Pshevanti, Chirki...etc. But someone who is very down to earth and very very very sweet. Sum1 who doesnt get angry easily infact she hardly gets angry even when we pull her legs. And yeah she is a hardcore SRK fan!

Rachana Pai: The Cute One

We call her Chotu. Thanks to Facebook which suggested this name for her. She's too cute. She's very famous for her one liners, for example, 'Itni hawa mein tumlog patang kaisa udayega'

Ankita Wadekar: The Entertainer

Ankita urf Yedi is actually an entertainer of the group. She knows very well how to bring a smile on everyone's face. She's very good at imitating people especially the BBC ladies of the colony

Tanvi Mallya: The Intelligent One

Tanu is actually someone who has loadsa knowledge about diverse fields. She's a great cook. I stil remember the cake she prepared for the New Year Party. Something what I really like about this girl is that she's very straight forward. She says what she feels. She's not from one of those who pretend.

Raksha Mallya: The Talkative One

Raksha urf Tingdi Mingdi is someone who is really talkative, she can talk for hours and hours non-stop, she's very addicted to her cell. And yeah she's the Yellow Pages of the group. She knows everyone in and outside the colony.

Rashmi Mallya: The Creative One

Rashmi urf Bhai is the Creative girl of the group. She's a great photographer. Someone who is really really simple.

Neelambari Wadhavkar: Laughter challenge

Mini the girl with the Kangana Ranaut looks really doesnt need a reason to laugh at all. I describe her in just two words, Laughter Challenge

Ankit Chandavarkar: The Poet

Ankit urf Radda is actually the funny one. Always carrying a smile on his face. I was supposed to name him the funny one but he's recently turned a Poet and trust me he's too good at it. Well that's still a mystery whether whom are his poems dedicate to.

Shivanand Prabu: The Uddu Chopra

Shivanand urf Shiva is the Uddu Chopra of the group. Uddu Chopra is his looks are very much like Uday Chopra. Well I am Shiva's first friend in the colony.

Anand Kamath: The one with a biiig tummy

Anand aka Kanat, well that's what we call him, is the one with a big tummy. Well he's good at giving suggestions, always laughing and good at cracking jokes.

Prasad Nadkarni: The lazy one

Prasad urf Phantar, is the really lazy guy of the group. Trust me his laziness can spread to every1 just like a Chicken Pox Virus :P. But a very sweet friend and very practical.

Varun Heble: The innocent one

Varun urf Badak is really one of the most innocent guys i have ever come across. Someone who is really passionate for trekking. He is a really sweet brother.

Rohan Kamath: The Firang

Rohan aka Buddha, no he's not actually a buddha (only for GIRLS) but i think the eldest in the group and that y we call him so. My brother's very best friend and a total firang!

Amit Shenoy: The Tall Guy

Amit aka Michael, is so so tall. Amitabh Bachchan ko competition hai vo, but a really sweet guy, very obedient friend.

Sumedh Bondal: The Target always

Sumedh aka Bondi, my dear darling brother, the reason I have named him as target cuz he's actually a target when we all wanna play some prank on facebook. But a really good brother who is as good as a best friend.

So as I said, its a big list. This is a really crazy group but love them all, how ever they are. Rightly named by Radda, Crazy People, Crazy Lives. Love u all

Monday, February 15, 2010

MNIK Controversy Continues

Inspite of all the controversies, My Name is Khan finally released and is also a big hit at the Box-office. But the SRK-Sena fuss is piling up day by day, thanks to the Sena's language of Violence things have been getting worst with no signs of improvement.
And the Pune blast plotted by the TERRORISTS has made it even more worst. Now the SENA claims that SRK is responsible for the blasts. There are a lot of questions which I wish to ask the SENA.
Why did you start you whole issue? What did SRK do? Just shared his point of view, that's it? I am not backing SRK because even I am not with the idea of Pakintan team players playing in the IPL. But all SRK did was shared his point of view and he has the complete right to do that because India is a democratic country and he's a citizen of our very own country INDIA, he's an INDIAN. The Sena also has a view point which hardly any Indian supports and that is 'Mumbai is only for Maharashtrians.' You all have not only shared your views about it but also have tried to prove your point right by creating hell lot of violence. So if you can share your views about Mumbai only for Maharashtrians than why cant SRK share his views about IPL? You are saying that SRK is a traitor so as you all are. Infact I am so surprised that you all are talking about India and etc. People who are not maharashtrians cant even stay in Maharashtra, thanks to you all. Isnt Maharahstra a part of India? It is only because of you people that SRK had to keep strict security at the multiplexes. You are thus the one who had made the way clear for the terrorists. Because of your unnecessary violence, the Terrorists have danced on the given chance.
Sena, let me be very honest, i have always supported your views, but absolutely not the way you all implement them. Violence and Violence, is that all you people know? You people even ransacked the Red Chillies office. Do you people know how much money and effort goes in making everything and you all spoil everything only in seconds. If you all cant make things you have no right to break them as well. Learn to talk and solve the issues. Learn to use your oratory skills for some peaceful talks. You always talk about the benefit of Mumbai and the whole of Maharashtra, where were you all during 26/11, 7/11 serial blasts? There was absolutely no sign of you people. Then in what way are you taking care of Mumbai? And now comes the most important question, I am a Maharashtrian who loves the Indian Cricket team, but after the Indian players if there is any team which i really like then its the Pakistani team. The players are too good, If i say today that some players of the team should be allowed to play in IPL, are you all gonna come and attack me as well saying that I am a Traitor?
If this is the way, you all are going to take care of Mumbai, then I am sorry to say, I pity the future of Mumbai.

By,
An Angry Maharashtrian.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The MNIK Fuss

Well the Sena-SRK controversy is getting worst day by day. I feel both the SENA and SRK are right at their own places. I dont know who is actually right in this whole issue but I persoanlly dont feel that the Sena should cause so much hustle-tustle. Its taking away the peace of Mumbai. I dont even know whether this is a mere publicity stunt from the team of MNIK, but a humble request, do not create problems in the city because of this.
Any problem can be sorted out by talking peacefully face to face rather than threatning people to prove their point right. If you are right voice out your opinion, no need to create so much commotion.
Let the peace remain as it is in the City of Mumbai!