Ever since the Lady Luck has started smiling on Anees Bazmee, there has been no looking back for him. He is what one would call as the man with the 'Midas Touch'. Testimonies to this, stand in the form of blockbusters hits like Singh Is Kinng, Welcome, No Entry... to name a few. Anees, who is busy with his next magnum opus No Problem, that has a gigantic cast of all the possible topnotch names, is now all set to roll his next film titled Thank You that stars Akshay Kumar. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Anees confirmed the news saying "Yes. I am starting UTV's Thank You. And so far, I have just signed Akshay Kumar. The rest of the star cast is yet to be finalized. All that I can say right now is that it will be a romantic comedy." When we spoke to Vikas Behl, Chief Operating Officer- UTV Motion Pictures, he said "We are thrilled to have Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar on board for Thank You. It's an absolutely delightful story and will be a hilarious comedy. We hope to take comedy to the next level with Thank You." Here's hoping that Anees 'Midas Touch' Bazmee continues his golden marathon run with Thank You at the Box- Office.Jan 17, 2010
Anees Bazmee signs up Akshay Kumar for Thank You
Ever since the Lady Luck has started smiling on Anees Bazmee, there has been no looking back for him. He is what one would call as the man with the 'Midas Touch'. Testimonies to this, stand in the form of blockbusters hits like Singh Is Kinng, Welcome, No Entry... to name a few. Anees, who is busy with his next magnum opus No Problem, that has a gigantic cast of all the possible topnotch names, is now all set to roll his next film titled Thank You that stars Akshay Kumar. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, Anees confirmed the news saying "Yes. I am starting UTV's Thank You. And so far, I have just signed Akshay Kumar. The rest of the star cast is yet to be finalized. All that I can say right now is that it will be a romantic comedy." When we spoke to Vikas Behl, Chief Operating Officer- UTV Motion Pictures, he said "We are thrilled to have Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar on board for Thank You. It's an absolutely delightful story and will be a hilarious comedy. We hope to take comedy to the next level with Thank You." Here's hoping that Anees 'Midas Touch' Bazmee continues his golden marathon run with Thank You at the Box- Office.
Akshay Kumar chosen as the Brand Ambassador for Dollar banian
Bollywood is all about synonyms. While Aamir Khan is synonymous with Perfection, Salman Khan is synonymous with brawn and generosity, the one word (which says it all) synonymous for the 'Smooth Operator' Akshay Kumar 'Machismo'. One has to give it to Akshay Kumar when it comes to 'Machoism'. Be it the silver screen or the product endorsement arena, Akshay Kumar has handled both with equal ease. After having endorsed a million products like Levis, Thums Up etc..., the latest one in his kitty of endorsements is 'Dollar banian'. According to Bollywood Hungama's confirmed sources, "Keeping the said brand's positioning and image in the market, Akshay Kumar was an obvious choice". Repeated attempts to contact Akshay Kumar proved futile.Imran Khan and Avantika Malik to get engaged today
The young and once available heartthrob of Bollywood is now unavailable, and it's official. Imran Khan, the sweet chocolate faced hero, from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na will get engaged today to his long time girlfriend Avantika Malik. If you're wondering why no hype and hooplah was made about this one, well, that's simply because the couple have planned the engagement party to be a quiet family affair. The couple has always been very candid about their relationship and have always been spotted attending parties and social dos together. It was therefore an obvious step to take this commitment to the next level and Bollywood Hungama wishes the two the very best.Rajeev Khandelwal is the lead in Joker
With the director Sourabh Narang of Rajeev Khandelwal's next project falling seriously ill, the actor has now gone to another project entitled Joker which starts shooting on 20th January. To be directed by Kumar Gaurav's cousin Vikram Tuli, the film, the story of a father and his young son was earlier supposed to be made with Javed Jafrey in the lead. Sportingly Rajeev admits the role was earlier offered to Javed. "Joker has gone through many changes. I'm aware Javed Jafrey was offered the role." Earlier when Javed was doing it, the son was to be 7-year old. With Rajeev in the cast the son's age is now 4. The film to be shot at a stretch from 20th January to 20th February in New Zealand will star Rajeev with Prachi Desai playing his leading lady. Rajeev begins this film in lieu of Sourabh Narang's Return Gift which has now got indefinitely postponed until the director recovers. There's just one hitch. The title Joker belongs to Shirish Kunder who is all set to start a film by that name. The makers of the Khandelwal film were hoping to get the title from Shirish. But with Shirish apparently ready to make a film of that title, Rajeev says their project will have to seek another title. "We don't know what to call it because Joker was the most suitable title," Rajeev says helplessly, hoping for the ailing director of Return Gift to recover shortly. "Sourabh was about to start his film when this happened. We're all waiting for him to be well enough to start the film."Rahul, Konkona and Sophie to run at Mumbai Marathon
It's that time of the year again when the bustling city of Mumbai takes time out to put on their trainers and run, yes its time for the Mumbai Marathon. This year Bollywood as usual will be there on the track with Sophie Choudry, Rahul Bose and Konkona Sen Sharma who will be running the dream run. Sophie will be running the marathon for the cause 'Seeing is Believing', while Rahul and Konkona will be accompanied by 6 kids from the Andaman. Speaking about this, Sophie says, "Sometimes we really don't value just how important vision is. I have seen my own grandma suffer due to age and it upsets me because she is so strong and active but her deteriorating vision has become an issue. 'Seeing is Believing' cause is fantastic and can help so many people in need. They have already restored sight to well over 2 million people and provide help in slums and under-privileged areas. I also would like to support CRY and Ehsaas in anyway I can. They are fantastic and protecting the rights of children. It is something I am very passionate about."Priyan to direct two films under 100 cr deal with US based Ent. Fund
With all the major Bollywood film houses making production and distribution deals with their foreign counterparts, it's now the turn of super successful director Priyadarshan's production house 'Four Frames' to go international. The decade old production house has inked a deal worth $20 million with Woodpecker Holding Inc, a US based entertainment fund. The production house will produce two Hindi feature films for the American firm, both of which will be directed by Priyadarshan. The first film is set to go on floors in April 2010 with a typical start-to-finish schedule in Lucknow.Found: Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend in Raajneeti
If you were wondering who the blonde girl in Raajneeti's promos is, she's 30-year-old Sarah Thompson Kane, who plays Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend in the film. In the first look of the film, Sarah's character is described as "an innocent who wanted nothing, but lost it all". Indeed, the buzz is that in the film, the US-returned Ranbir abandons his girlfriend to continue his family's political legacy. Sarah's decade long career in Hollywood includes many films and TV series including Cruel Intentions 2 and the 2008 biopic Hansie. The actress is said to have been selected after multiple round of auditions to select the right face. It's the first time Ranbir will be doing the jig with a non-Indian lady, onscreen, of course!Neil Nitin Mukesh plays biker in YRF's next directed by Pradeep Sarkar
Tearing a page from his adopted-bhaiyya John Abraham's boyz' book of badmashi, for four consecutive nights last week, Neil Nitin Mukesh has been cruising the streets of Mumbai on a bike. But while John likes to skid off on his foreign-made bike in the middle of the night for fun, Neil was doing it for a movie. In Yash Raj Films' new production directed by Pradeep Sarkar Neil plays a biker cruising the streets of Mumbai with co-stars Kay Kay Menon and Piyush Mishra. Though the production unit tried to keep it a secret, Neil was seen shooting right through the night in various parts of Mumbai including Kings Circle, Ballard Pier, Marine Lines and the Asiatic Library. Though the security bandobast at all the shooting spots was foolproof, at Marine Lines, a large group of oglers and hecklers surrounded Neil. Even as the security guards tried to fob off the unwanted mobs, matters got progressively sticky for Neil and he had to be whisked away from the venue. Says Neil, "Luckily Yash Raj's security arrangements are impeccable. We never knew there would be so many people on the streets post-midnight. Mumbai in the dead of the night was a new experience for me. This was the first time I was shooting on the streets of Mumbai since Sudhir Mishra's Tera Kya Hoga Johnny." Though Neil isn't revealing much about the role in Sarkar's film, it's learnt that he plays a biker and has many dangerous biking stunts to perform. These never-before action scenes are being co-ordinated by action director Shyam Kaushal. Neil has apparently had several close shaves on the skidding wheels this week. Laughs Neil, "I'm not telling you anything beyond the fact that our film is at the moment titled Production No 37. Don't ask me why. I don't think Yash Raj has made 36 films. And yes if my parents hear about me doing dangerous stunts they'll freak out." Neil can't wait to work with Deepika Padukone. The two are paired together for the first time in Pradeep Sarkar's film. "Deepika and I vibe very well. I've known her from the time she was seeing Ranbir Kapoor. We've gone out for dinner. Deepika and I have been rehearsing rigorously for this film for one month. She's a lovely co-star. I'm looking forward to working with her. She starts shooting at the end of January."Elite US forces to counter Pak nuke hijacks: Report
The US army is training a crack unit to seal off and snatch back Pak nuke weapons in the event that militants get their hands on a nuke device or materials that could make one, a media report said. However, Pakistan has termed the report "outlandish".
Former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu dies at 95
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SP chief Mulayam Singh accepts Amar Singh's resignation
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FBI uses Spanish lawmaker's pic for Osama's poster
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Mattoo resigns as Hockey India president
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Attacks on Indians caused 'great hurt': Hayden
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Kareena effect: Young girls take surgical route
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No birthday party for busy bee Minissha
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India's top spot safe for now
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"We are still not out of the Test"
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Elated Shakib pats Bangla bowlers
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"India favourites for WC"
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Davies lays down the gauntlet
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Murray: I'm not a complete player
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Fergie hopes for old and new blend
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Benitez grateful for fans' support
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Watson expects Australia success
Shane Watson expects Australia to wrap up another series whitewash over Pakistan in the third Test in Hobart, so long as the weather is on side.
Sachin goes past another milestone
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Live - Sunday's Premier League
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