Jan 18, 2010
Priyanka prefers Vishal Bhardwaj's Ek Bataa Saat to Rohan Sippy's film
Priyanka Chopra, as we all well know by now, is very keen to be part of Rohan Sippy's film. Rohan who had earlier worked with Priyanka in Bluffmaster was also keen to cast her in his Goan drug-busting film. Sippy wanted to cast Priyanka in a powerful role opposite the Southern star Rana Daggubati. The earlier plan was to cast Priyanka opposite Abhishek. But now a new girl will be paired with Abhishek while Priyanka was seriously considered opposite Daggubati. Says a source, "Unfortunately the dates on which Priyanka was required for Rohan's film clashed with Vishal Bhardwaj's film." After Kaminey, Priyanka has a unique chemistry with Bhardwaj. In Vishal's Ek Bataa Saat (which means '1 into 7') she plays a woman with seven husbands, a big challenge for the actress. Says a source, "There was no way Priyanka could let go of Vishal's Ek Bataa Saat. So she regretfully opted out of Rohan's film." Now Rohan says he would probably have to cast newcomers opposite both Abhishek and Rana Daggubati.Live Chat: Zarine Khan on Jan 19 at 1900 hrs IST
A pucca Mumbai girl, good student, a model and then Salman Khan's muse. That's the Veer actress Zarine Khan for you. The girl couldn't believe it when Salman told her that 'Sweetheart, very soon you will be signing autographs', but here she is, on the verge of her first big release. Comparisons with Karina Kaif apart, this girl is all set to shake Bollywood this week with her grand debut in Veer. Catch Zarine in an exclusive LIVE Video Chat only on Bollywood Hungama on Jan 19 at 1900 hrs IST. Don't miss it!Road, Movie to open 60th Berlin Film Festival
The Opening Night Generation 14plus Gala of the 60th Berlin International Film Festival has been confirmed as Road, Movie from writer/director Dev Benegal, presented by The Indian Film Company (TIFC) in association with Studio 18. The film has already received glowing public receptions in Toronto, Tokyo and Doha before heading to Berlin. Road, Movie will screen in the Generation 14plus competitive programme. The movie is represented by International Sales giant Fortissimo Films, its first Hindi language title. The film will be theatrically released in Germany later this year by Senator Film. Road, Movie is written and directed by Dev Benegal was English, August. His second feature presentation Split Wide Open premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. Road, Movie follows Vishnu played by Abhay Deol, as a restless young man who rejects his father's faltering hair-oil business and hits the road with a Chevy travelling cinema in search of freedom. Along the journey Vishnu ponders his life's priorities as he learns to appreciate his culture and the power of friendship and love. Colourful and full of unforgettable characters, Road, Movie celebrates India's panorama and the pure love of film. Deol is supported by Satish Kaushik and Tannishtha Chatterjee. On having his film invited to open the Generation section, Dev Benegal comments, "I'm thrilled that Road, Movie is the opening film for Berlinale Generation 14plus. It's a story close to my heart; about the young generation, our love for the open road, music and the desire to break free and celebrate independence. It's an honour to be at the Berlinale in its 60th year and I look forward to meeting the young audiences coming to see my film."Irrfan moves from Mira Nair to Deepa Mehta; signs Midnight's Children
Normally actors who work with Mira Nair intentionally or unintentionally end up not working with Deepa Mehta, and vice versa. It therefore comes as a surprise to know Irrfan Khan, a diehard Mira Nair groupie, would be working with Deepa Mehta in Midnight's Children. Deepa met Irrfan Khan earlier this month and offered him a major role. Ironically, this incident happened just at about the same time that Mira's offer to Irrfan to play the lead in her prestigious international project The Reluctant Fundmentalist fell through. Apparently, Mira had discussed the role of the progressive Pakistan protagonist with Irrfan and had even offered him the script. Irrfan doesn't deny the fact that Mira had offered him the talked-about film. "While shooting with me she did bring it up. But that's it. After that there has been no word from her on it. I hold no grudges about it. What Mira has given me in The Namesake and Kosher Vegetarian is incredible. I enjoyed myself thoroughly doing these two films and I'm sure we'll work together some other time." No matter what Irrfan says, facts tell another story. Not a single notable actor is common to the cinema of Deepa Mehta and Mira Nair. As for the Deepa Mehta project, Irrfan has greenlighted it. Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children and Mira Nair's The Reluctant Fundamentalist, both based on literary works, will commence shooting at around the same time. "Deepa has given me the script and I'll read it as soon as my first schedule for Sudhir Mishra's Homecoming is over," says Irrfan. On Tuesday morning he was hanging from a harness from the 18th floor of a building in Delhi in the shivering winter with nothing on except track pants and a vest. Explaining his precarious mid-air plight, Irrfan says, "It's the introduction scene in Sudhir's film. And here I'm half-naked waiting to be pulled up with strings to the 18th floor. Fortunately, I've the physique for it. I developed the build and stamina to try a stunt like this while I was playing the athlete Paan Singh Tomar in my last film." As for the casting of The Reluctant Fundamentalist, its director says, "Its early days yet. I don't have an idea yet. I start casting in Pakistan first and then make my way to India."All terrorists who stormed Taj hotel were Indians: Kasab
Ajmal Kasab told Special Judge M L Tahaliyani that while one of the terrorists of the Taj hotel siege was a Kashmiri, another was from Gujarat. Kasab claimed the third terrorist at Taj was Abu Ismail from Mumbai.
China tried to hack India's computers: NSA
NSA Narayanan said his office and other government departments were targeted on Dec 15, the same date that US defence, finance and technology firms, including Google, reported cyber attacks from China.
Centre to derecognize 44 deemed universities
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it has decided to withdraw "deemed" status to 44 universities alleging these were being run as family fiefdoms rather than on academic considerations.
In '70, a bullet just missed Jyoti Basu | An Era Ends
The life-threatening attack on the CPM patriarch took place on March 31, 1970, at the Patna railway station as he got down from the Delhi Express train.
Indian in Oz accused of raping budding lingerie model
Paul Rajendran used a fake profile to arrange a meeting with the 23-year-old woman in March last year promising her a break in the industry. Rajendran met the model and later raped her in an inebriated condition.
Sachin Tendulkar slams 44th Test century
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar started 2010 with a bang hitting his 44th Test century on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Aman ki Asha: Strategic dialogue is the only answer
The Himalayan ranges, covering an area of about 650,000 sq km, have shaped the culture, politics, religion, mythology, climate and military doctrines of all six countries — Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan.
'Most Caesarean births in India aimed at financial gain'
'Most Caesarean births in India aimed at financial gain'
Kareena effect: Young girls take surgical route
After her sizzling size-zero waist, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor's fatless face look is becoming yet another rage with young girls with some of them even taking the surgical route to get that hollow look.
IPL to reach US in next 18 months: Report
Indian Premier League, cricket's wealthiest and most flamboyant tournament, will soon be played in the United States of America, according to a newspaper.
In Pics: Katrina's long-lost sister?
Many feel that the lead actress of 'Veer', Zarine Khan, resembles Katrina Kaif.
Hospital blunder leaves 1 twin dead, other critical
A premature baby died in the cold at Jalandhar Civil Hospital on Sunday after he and his twin brother were declared dead after birth and left in the open. The condition of the other twin is critical.
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