Wladimir Klitschko has laid down the gauntlet to David Haye by saying: "You can't run away from me forever".
Apr 13, 2010
"Haye can run, but he can't hide"
Wladimir Klitschko has laid down the gauntlet to David Haye by saying: "You can't run away from me forever".
Martinez hopeful over duo
Roberto Martinez is hopeful injured duo Emmerson Boyce and Hendry Thomas can recover ahead of the clash with Portsmouth.
Sorensen targets top ten finish
Thomas Sorensen has set his sights on Stoke finishing in the top half of the Premier League after they created history.
McCarthy hails "terrific" Craddock
Mick McCarthy hailed the performance of Jody Craddock who helped Wolves take another step towards Premier League survival.
Ferrero goes through in Monte Carlo
Juan Carlos Ferrero negotiated a tough match with Marcel Granollers to reach the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Liverpool face Torres wait
Liverpool will have to wait to discover the full extent of Fernando Torres' knee injury after he was examined by a specialist.
Delhi coach banking on batsmen
Delhi coach Greg Shipperd was optimistic that his strong batting line-up would get its act right against hosts Mumbai.
India to get access to Purulia arms drop mastermind
India will have access to Purulia arms drop mastermind Kim Davy alias Niels Christian Nielsen but the bargain struck with Denmark appears too lop-sided for India to have complete satisfaction.
Mirzas advanced Sania-Shoaib wedding date to silence protesters
Sources said that the Mirzas were scouting for options to end the controversies around their daughter’s wedding and they felt it was best the nikah was conducted even before other pre-marriage ceremonies started.
Delhi whiz Ajay Banga becomes MasterCard CEO
An entirely India-educated financial pundit climbed a world corporate pinnacle on Monday with MasterCard Inc naming Pune-born, Delhi-educated, IIM-Ahmedabad alum Ajay Banga as its CEO.
Deccan beat RCB by 13 runs | Scorecard
Deccan Chargers bowled out Royal Challengers Bangalore for 138 to register a thrilling 13-run victory in the IPL encounter at VCA Stadium.
IPL Kochi franchisee spat sets up Modi-Tharoor clash
IPL-Kochi franchisee controversy has set stage for a face-off between Lalit Modi and minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor.
Help me clear I-T dues: Mayawati's father to Pranab
Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati’s octogenarian father Prabhu Dayal has moved an emotional plea before finance minister Pranab Mukherjee saying he wants to settle all his tax dispute cases in his lifetime.
Obama pressed Pak on terror at India's insistence
India's subtle reproach of the US that it was not pressing Pak sufficiently on terrorism had the immediate effect with President Obama telling Pak PM Gilani to act against the 26/11 perpetrators and roll up LeT.
South Asian Literature prize richer than Asian Booker
A new prize for South Asian Literature, instituted in January this year, is open for entries. The prize money is not a sum to sneeze at: $50,000.
Aamir Khan wants to learn Marathi
Bollywod star Aamir Khan is keen to take lessons in Marathi. And this is not just a gimmick; he is serious about it.
I want iPad because it's cute!
Like most Apple product launches, the company's recent Tablet, iPad, too has been hogging headlines. While some reviews raved it, others termed it a disappointment.
Wearing the wrong cup size?
It has emerged that a number of average sized women with above average bust lines is increasing.
Ayesha Siddiqui 'framed' me too: US businessman
Chicago-based businessman Feroze Jalal says Ayesha Siddiqui is no pained wife, and that she tried to con him the same way she 'framed' Shoaib Malik.
Now, a website to fulfill your dreams
A social networking website where anyone can express a dream and the members commit themselves to fulfilling it is drawing thousands of people in Spain.
SEBI restores status quo on ULIP sale
SEBI, IRDA have agreed to seek legal mandate on the ULIP issue and restore status quo of the insurance companies in the interim period, says Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
Bihar could serve as a role model: NYT
From being a state whose name "captured everything that was wrong with the old India" to being a textbook case of how leadership determines development, a New York Times article says Bihar has changed.
Has CRPF suspended anti-Maoist drive in Bastar?
"Dantewada attack has shocked the CRPF. While we are continuing offensive against Maoists in the forest areas of Bastar, the CRPF is not giving us the usual support - for now," the Chhattisgarh Police sources said.
Making of My Friend Ganesha 3
After the release of 2D composite animation film My Friend Ganesha part 1 and 2, children all over have pondered and eagerly awaited for the next sequel of this flick. Titled as My friend Ganesha 3 (MFG3), the film has a stimulating effect and has garnered decent reviews from all over. Being touted as one of the best Indian 3D animated composite film, we also get to see India's most loved deity Ganpati Bappa doing an Item number and dancing with real actors. The film boasts of casting well known Marathi actors like Sayaji Shinde, Makrand Anaspure, Himani Shivpuri, along with Baba Sehgal, amongst others. Directed by Rajiv Ruia, the film was produced by Baba Arts and animation was executed by Radiant Animation. Emphasizes Rajiv, on the fact that shooting a 3D composite film wasn't as easy as compared to the 2D versions, "As a director the challenge was to frame the shots and compositing live action characters with the CG Ganesha. Let it be a Dolly, Jimmy-jib or a Crane shot, tracking was a typical task whenever the camera moved with the characters," Ajhai Acharya, co-producer of the trilogy adds, "We have already started pre-production for My Friend Ganesha 4 which we're considering completely in 3D. The last film was in composited 2D and which gave us enough experience to take our next product to the international level." In this exclusive My Friend Ganesha 3 case study, Bollywood Hungama brings you an in-depth coverage of the making, courtesy, Baba Arts, Ajhai Acharya and Rajiv Ruia.Live Chat: Ahmed Khan on April 13 at 1200 hrs IST
After being a well known choreographer for some seventy plus films, having acted in a few films as a character actor, also being a director for two films namely Fool N Final and Lakeer, Ahmed Khan is all set to be the writer - producer of his next film Paathshaala which is being co-produced by his wife Shaira Khan. Having been part of this industry for ages, there is little that Ahmed does not understand about Bollywood and filmmaking. An art that he feels passionately about, Bollywood Hungama proudly brings to you a whole book on filmmaking when we invite Ahmed Khan on our celebrity video chat on Tuesday, April 13 at 1200 hrs IST. Don't miss this opportunity to speak with the man who got many actors to dance to his tunes...quite literally!Live Chat: Milind Ukey today at 1700 hrs IST
Remember Hanuman? The epic animation film from India which caught on like forest fire? The story and the dialogue writer of that film, Milind Ukey, is all set to embark on another educational journey of sorts with his upcoming next, Paathshala. Directing some of the most incredible stars of our industry in a film surrounding the issue of discipline and education, has to be an eventful journey for Milind. The film will see Shahid Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Ayesha Takia taking the lead. The rest you must hear from the director himself, as Bollywood Hungama brings him on board on our own Celebrity Video Chat today, April 12 at 1700 hrs IST.Sajid Nadiadwala gets underworld threats
On Sunday morning two days after his office in suburban Mumbai was visited by goons allegedly attached to the alleged gangster Ejaz Lakdawala, producer Sajid Nadiadwala, no stranger to attacks, is calmly ensconced in his home. "It's not so much me but the ladies in my family, my mother wife and my daughter who are pareshaan. I keep assuring them I am fine. Nothing will happen. I've full faith in the Maharashtra police. Last time in January when there was a crime situation at my home the cops had acted swiftly and the culprits were nabbed. This time too they've leapt into action. I feel I'm in safe hands." On Friday morning the goons barged into the compound of Nadiadwala's office and left number allegedly linked to Lakdawala. "I guess it was about money. Luckily it was too early in the morning for me to be in the office. They asked me to call up on the numbers. I immediately called the cops," says Sajid trying to keep his tone normal. The one most alarming thought in Naidiadwala and other film producers' minds is that this could signal the return of underworld threats to Bollywood. Remarks Sajid cautiously, "I do have a big release coming up (Housefull). Earlier these calls used to come whenever one of us producers had a big release. I could take this to mean that my film is being perceived as big...It's my sense of humour that has always kept me going through every crisis. But jokes apart, I do hope this is a one-off threat and not the renewal of a very frustrating and frightening trend." At the moment Sajid is confined to his home amidst heavy security bandobast. Says the producer, "My security both at home and in the office has been beefed up considerably. I don't feel unsafe. But yes, such an incident does weigh on your mind and hampers your work. I was busy with the mixing of Housefull when this happened. I can pretend everything is normal. But it has affected me."In Entertainment acquires Hindi remake rights of Gautham Menon's film
IN Entertainment (India) Limited (INE), the Hinduja Group initiative for Content Business, has acquired Hindi remake rights of Tamil film VINNAITHANDI VARUVAAYAA. Helmed by director Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film, co-produced by Gautham Menon and S. Elred Kumar, released worldwide in February 2010 and is still running successfully. A.R. Rahman has composed the music of the film. The film was also made in Telugu as YE MAYA CHESAVE and continues to run successfully in Andhra Pradesh. Simbu and Trisha have enacted the lead roles in Tamil, while Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth have enacted the lead roles in Telugu version. The Hindi remake of the film will be directed by Gautham Menon and will have music by A.R. Rahman. The Hindi remake will be co-produced by INE and Photon Kathaas. The producers of the Tamil version, Gautham Menon and S. Elred Kumar, will be co-producers on the Hindi remake. The lead cast for the Hindi remake is still to be finalized. Gautham's associate, Satish Fenn, who has earlier worked on Mani Ratnam's GURU and RAAVAN, will be associated in the production of the Hindi remake. VINNAITHANDI VARUVAAYAA means 'Will you Cross the Skies for Me.' The film, a romantic-musical, is about a young aspirational film-maker, who falls head over heels in love with his neighbour, a mathematics graduate. Against all odds, he must convince the girl to marry him and also convince his parents along with pursuing his dreams of becoming a film-maker.
Vidya Balan to play Silk Smitha?
Vidya Balan has time again managed to bag roles which any other actress would give her right hand for. Whether it was the sensual performance in Parineeta, or playing the bold and sexy woman in Ishqiya or playing mommy dearest to Amitabh Bachchan himself in Paa. So when casting for a film based on a strong yet sensual woman is being done, it's hardly a surprise that Vidya Balan seems like an obvious choice. Sure enough then Ekta Kapoor's next film, that chronicles the life of the infamous actress Silk Smitha, is into pre- production, the lead is being discussed and the buzz is that it's Miss Balan herself who will play the dare all Silk Smitha in the film. Unlike what seems to be the obvious, the film does not revolve around the sleazy image that this late actress got stuck with, instead it's about how the industries complexity, stress and the eventual loneliness that led to her death. Silk Smitha was a south siren, a cult figure that defied conventions and made it on her own, circumstances and alcohol drove her to what is believed to be a death by suicide. Milan Luthria, who is currently making Once Upon A Time In Mumbai for Ekta's banner will be directing this film. Vidya Balan however hasn't confirmed the news. But one thing is for sure, if Vidya is the one who would be playing this part, the film is a winner already."I'm getting married on June 19 but its not arranged marriage" - Manisha Koirala
After her marriage Manisha Koirala will now spend more time in her home-town Kathmandu than in Mumbai. One of Bollywood's most beautiful and footloose divas, Manisha Koirala is all set to get married finally. Just back in Mumbai after an extensive shoot in Kerala for Malayalam film Manisha can barely contain her excitement. She says, "Yes, I'm getting married to Samrat. He's from Nepal, like me. But please, it is not an arranged marriage. Yes, our families know one another for some years now. So there was a comfort level between me and Samrat for a very long time. Gradually the bonding grew from friendship to love. And when Samrat asked me to marry him I agreed." Manisha returned to Mumbai from Kerala on Wednesday morning to the news of her marriage all over the place. She laughs, "I was totally cut off in Kerala shooting for Shayam Prasad's Malayalam film. I had no idea my marriage plans were being discussed in my absence. Now I see dates and venue in the papers. Like I said the wedding is on June 19. It will take place in Kathmandu and will be attended by Samrat's and my close family and friends." Manisha will now spend more time in Kathmandu. "That's where Samrat is based. He is into many kind of business ventures including a project in alternate energy. So yes, one thing will change. Mumbai used to be my first home. Now Kathmandu will be my first home. But I'll continue to be a Mumbai girl at heart and will have a home here." So is her dream of a home in Paris over? "No way!" says the fiery Nepali beauty. "My dream home in Paris has just been postponed for a while. Now instead of me alone it will be my husband and I sharing a Parisian home." In fact the couple plans to honeymoon in France. Speaking on cutting down her work Manisha says, "I've been cutting down my assignments for a few years now. So it's not as if I've been working frantically. I will continue to do selected films after marriage." As forthright as ever, Manisha volunteers the information that she broke up with her last boyfriend, the American Chris Dolan long ago. "We split quite some time ago. But we continue to be friends. That's the way I like it in my life. Even when a relationships ends the friendship continues. I don't like any negativity around me. I'd like all my friends to wish Samrat and me a happy married life." Samrat apparently is shy of the limelight. "He had his picture removed from a social networking website as soon as our marriage was announced. Samrat will have to get used to public attention after we get married."John and Asin to star in Vipul Shah's next
All of you, who wondered where John Abraham had disappeared, will be in for some real good news. The hot Dostana hunk, who has a body to die for, is getting an even shapelier body for himself. If you're drooling already, then, we feel that it's time for some clarity. This Greek God of Bollywood is all set to do a film to be produced by Vipul Shah. The film is an adaptation of a Tamil film called Kaakha Kaakha in Hindi. While the original (Tamil) film had the south superstar Surya alongside Jyothika, it will be Asin who will be doing the honours in the Hindi remake. This film will be directed by Mumbai Meri Jaan director Nishikant Kamat. John, who plays a tough officer of a special squad, is getting in shape for the role. So, don't be surprised, but just be ready to swoon every time he comes on the screen. This film is likely to hit the floors by May or June this year.Madhavan's son Vedaant makes his small screen debut
It's a dream of every father to see his son prosper, and in case of actor R. Madhavan, satisfaction has come fast and in a small package. Folks we are talking about Madhavan's son Vedaant. The young lad is soon to make his small screen debut along with his proud father for a social cause. With this advertisement hitting the screens, it will be the first time the father-son duo will be seen together on screen for a social cause. However, the details of this advert are being closely kept under wraps for the moment since the advertisement is still in its shooting stages. But on the other hand, with the makers being tight lipped about the ad, we to hear that, just 5 years old Vedaant is already showing a lot of potential and has great screen presence just like his father. Reveals a source, "This being Vedaant's first stint in television, Maddy is very proud of him. The boy has great potential and is a lot like Madhavan." Well if this is anything to go by then we sure hope it will be a classic case of like father like son.
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