Is the tide changing for better? Looks like! The last quarter of every year is most crucial, what with Diwali and Christmas being celebrated towards the final quarter of the year. This year was no different, with several biggies getting released in October and November. WAKE UP SID and ALL THE BEST [in October], AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI, 2012 and DE DANA DAN [in November] and PAA [in the first week of December] have infused oxygen in the lungs of an ailing industry. While APKGK and 2012 are supreme hits, DE DANA DAN is scoring well at single screens. In fact, the second weekend of DDD has been equally strong in several circuits - Rajasthan Rs. 40.30 lacs, Bengal Rs. 18.73 lacs, Nizam Rs. 21 lacs, C.P. Berar Rs. 37.6 lacs, Mysore Rs. 18.61 lacs and C.I. Rs. 29.65 lacs. As for PAA, the Monday business has been strong too. In fact, better than Friday at several screens. Here's hoping ROCKET SINGH - SALESMAN OF THE YEAR, AVATAR and 3 IDIOTS end the year on a prosperous note.Dec 9, 2009
The final quarter has enlivened the hopes of the industry
Is the tide changing for better? Looks like! The last quarter of every year is most crucial, what with Diwali and Christmas being celebrated towards the final quarter of the year. This year was no different, with several biggies getting released in October and November. WAKE UP SID and ALL THE BEST [in October], AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI, 2012 and DE DANA DAN [in November] and PAA [in the first week of December] have infused oxygen in the lungs of an ailing industry. While APKGK and 2012 are supreme hits, DE DANA DAN is scoring well at single screens. In fact, the second weekend of DDD has been equally strong in several circuits - Rajasthan Rs. 40.30 lacs, Bengal Rs. 18.73 lacs, Nizam Rs. 21 lacs, C.P. Berar Rs. 37.6 lacs, Mysore Rs. 18.61 lacs and C.I. Rs. 29.65 lacs. As for PAA, the Monday business has been strong too. In fact, better than Friday at several screens. Here's hoping ROCKET SINGH - SALESMAN OF THE YEAR, AVATAR and 3 IDIOTS end the year on a prosperous note.
Milap Zaveri's directorial debut 'Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai' is embellished with good music
Milap Zaveri has been associated with several big-budget films in the capacity of a writer. His work in some comedies especially has come in for all-round appreciation. Now Milap is ready to essay a new role - director. His directorial debut, titled JAANE KAHAN SE AAYI HAI, starring Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ruslaan Mumtaz and Sonal Sehgal, is complete and awaiting an early release. You would expect Milap's debut film to be a laughathon, but JAANE KAHAN SE AAYI HAI is a romantic film with a lilting musical score. This writer had the privilege of watching four songs from the film and one must add, the tracks [composed by Sajid-Wajid and penned by Sameer] are not only tuneful, but also well filmed.Ananth Mahadevan spells out reasons for casting Suniel Shetty
Click above for movie stills Suniel Shetty has never worked in a realistic film, but he's winning accolades for portraying the role of a farmer caught between naxals and police/government in RED ALERT - THE WAR WITHIN, directed by Ananth Mahadevan for producer T.P. Aggarwal. What prompted Ananth to cast Suniel in a serious, realistic, unconventional film? "That's what Suniel asked me," Ananth recalls, "I distinctly remember, Suniel was perplexed when I offered him a 'solo hero' film. But when he read the story, he realized RED ALERT was not one of those films that he had been associated with in the past." Suniel gradually became serious when he started preparing for the role. "He shed all those attributes he's known for and slipped into the role of Narsimha. I feel vindicated now that Suniel has won acclaim and awards for his performance at various international festivals," Ananth states.Live Chat: Neha Dhupia on December 8 at 14:15 hrs IST
Another model turned actor? No she is not. Infact, Neha Dhupia, the former Femina Miss India Universe, is the one who has continuously strived to carve a niche for herself in the industry by doing new and challenging roles. Whether it was a role of struggling actress involved with a goon in Mithya or whether it was a star struck undercover assassin in Singh Is Kinng, Neha Dhupia is a surprise package in every single way and one with traffic stopping good looks. She has time and again proved her acting skills; remember her mind-blowing act of a prostitute in Ek Challis Ki Last Local, yet she refrains from being typecasted. It doesn't take a genius to figure that she is one woman who is raring to go places, and we at Bollywood Hungama are awestruck to have this bundle of energy among us live on Celebrity Chat, going one on and one with all her fans, talking about her latest venture De Dana Dan, making on her own in this industry and the Bollywood dreams she plans to make a reality. Do join her on December 8 at 14:15 hrs IST.A.R. Rahman bags two Grammy nominations
A.R.Rahman has done it again. After bagging two Oscars for his stupendous musical score in Slumdog Millionaire earlier this year, Rahman is now all set to bring home the Grammy. In case you are wondering what we are talking about, it's the big news that A.R. Rahman has been nominated in two categories at the 2010 Grammy awards. Rahman's chartbuster 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire has been nominated for 'Best Song written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media' while the second nomination for the music maestro is under the category 'Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.' This is the first time that the Musical Genius has been nominated for the prestigious Grammys. The Grammy awards will be presented on January 31st 2010 at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. We hope and pray that Rahman emerges victorious once again and brings home the Grammy.Wishing Shekar Kapoor a very happy Birthday
He is a man who hasn't defined perfection, but has given it a whole new definition, in his own sweet ways. He is someone, with whom the term 'Innocent' fits to a 'T'. We are indeed talking about Shekar Kapoor, the man with the 'Midas Touch'. Shekar is also the man who is our 'Birthday Baby' for the day! Having started his career working with a multi-national oil company, Shekar moved to Great Britain in 1970, and worked as an Accountant and Management Consultant. After that, was what one would call as 'Bollywood Calling'. After having acted in many serials and films, he gave Bollywood its first ever taste of 'Innocence' through his first film Masoom, a film that, till today, stands as one of the highlights of the magical tinsel town. Add to that India's evergreen answer to the fantasy genre Mr. India, a film that set unprecedented records. Enter the year 1998; and this man was all over the globe, courtesy his direction of the Academy Award-winning period film Elizabeth. Since then, there has been no looking back for this man, who was recently seen as one of the most poignant judges in a reality show. Join Bollywood Hungama as we wish this man a very Happy Birthday, simply by posting your wishes below:Big B to fly down with Paa for Ilaiyaraja
It's going to be one helluva packed weekend for Big B. On Thursday after the premiere of Paa, which finally wrapped up, he drives down early morning on Friday to Lonavla to shoot for Bigg Boss. After a hectic day of Boss-ing early Saturday morning, the Big B leaves for Chennai with a print of Paa to show to the musical maestro Ilaiyaraja who didn't want to fly down to Mumbai for the premiere. Confirming Big B's Chennai plans Paa director, Balki says, "Raja Sir(Ilaiyaraja)didn't want to leave his work and come. Yes, Amitji is indeed going to be in Chennai on Saturday. And Raja Sir will be watching it. Friday was impossible because of Amitji's Bigg Boss commitment." After recording for Ilaiyaraja last month Big B has become hugely hooked to the musical maestro's talents. The minute he heard that Ilaiyaraja couldn't make it for the Mumbai premiere, he offered to fly down with Paa to Chennai. Says Balki, "When the two recorded a song together recently it was magic. They were like two children discovering a fascinating compatibility that they never knew existed." The super-busy Bachchan is willing to accommodate the musical maestro's commitments and fly his film to Chennai.Serving officers in Pak Army linked to 26/11?
The FBI team that visited India in the wake of the arrest of David Headley and Tahawwur Rana has not only provided their links to 26/11 attacks but also possible contacts with serving officers of Pakistani army.
US takes giant leap on climate
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday cleared the way for regulation of greenhouse gases without new laws passed by Congress, reflecting Barack Obama's commitment to act on climate change.
Babri demolition was planned, cold-blooded act: Govt
Replying to a heated debate on the Liberhan Commisison report, home minister P Chidambaram said kar sevaks and logistical support had been mobilised with the "sole intention" of destroying the Babri mosque.
Delhi gangrape: Ajit Singh Katiyar convicted
A court convicted lone arrested accused in the sensational Dhaula Kuan gangrape case in which a DU student was abducted and raped in a moving car in Delhi. Katiyar may face rigorous life imprisonment.
Mont Blanc's depiction of Bapu on nibs wrong: Govt
A day after Supreme Court sought the response of Mont Blanc and the Centre over pens priced around Rs 12 lakh, the govt said the depiction of Mahatma Gandhi on luxury pen nibs violates Indian law.
I didn't force pilot to land in zero visibility: Rahul
UPCC president Rita Bahuguna Joshi had earlier said Rahul had asked the pilot of the helicopter to land in "zero visibility" to carry out his commitment of meeting people.
Woods' mother-in-law taken to hospital from his home
The woman who was taken to the hospital from golfer Tiger Woods' home in Windermere, Florida, is his mother-in-law, media reports said.
I want to be the world's biggest porn star: SRK
No body can beat Shah Rukh Khan when it comes to taking pot shots at himself.
The unmaking of legend Amitabh
The USP of Paa happens to be Amitabh’s new look as Auro, the 13-year-old suffering from a rare genetic disorder — Progeria. We show a step-by-step procedure on what went into the making of Auro from Amitabh.
Meet Rahul Gandhi, the fitness freak!
Forget about treadmills, steppers and other fancy gym equipment, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi clearly believes in working out anywhere and anytime -- even if it means squeezing in a 60-minute jog at midnight in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi town.
Marrying dancers - 'an invitation for divorce'
Dancers, choreographers, bartenders, massage therapists, are more likely to divorce than vets, agricultural engineers and teachers, says a new research.
No Pakistani players in IPL 3: Lalit Modi
Pakistani players will not play in IPL 3 as their board has failed to obtain their visas before the deadline for confirmation of participation, Lalit Modi said.
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