Gautam Gambhir will lead India in a one-day series against West Indies with regular skipper Mahendra Dhoni rested.
May 14, 2011
Gambhir leads India in ODI series
Gautam Gambhir will lead India in a one-day series against West Indies with regular skipper Mahendra Dhoni rested.
Liu takes on Oliver in Shanghai
Liu Xiang will be looking to end David Oliver's 20-race winning streak in the 110m hurdles at Sunday's second Diamond League meeting of the season in Shanghai.
Spain GP to test rules - Hamilton
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Leinster 18-3 Ulster
Leinster secure an 18-3 victory over Irish rivals Ulster in the Magners League play-off semi-final in Dublin.
RFU U-turn puts Woodward in frame
Sir Clive Woodward is back in the frame to return to English rugby after a second U-turn by the Rugby Football Union over its new performance director role.
Naseeruddin Shah attends Imaad's rock concert at Kathmandu
The great Naseeruddin Shah is doing for his son's career what he has never done for his own. Lending his presence at strategic places to promote his elder son's new film 404. Imaad who is also a rock musician, has been performing live at various venues in different cities. For Imaad and his rock-band's concert in Kathmandu on Friday evening, people were pleasantly surprised to see Naseeruddin Shah turn up all the way in Kathmandu to lend moral support for his son.According to members of Imaad's crew, no one was aware that Naseeruddin Shah would show up since Imaad himself is not in favour of letting his father's towering reputation take over the youngster's concerts. And neither does Naseer like to come into his children's range of activity. Says a source, "But this time Naseer was adamant. He knows his presence makes his son self-conscious. So he decided to slip in quietly and sat through the entire evening watching Imaad with parental pride. The concert at the open-air restaurant 1905 in the Kanthipath area of Kathmandu was for a very restricted audience. The concert got delayed because of inclement weather. But Naseer sat patiently in an unobtrusive corner quietly the entire evening. When Imaad and his band finally started performing at 9 pm Naseer's face was glowing with happiness." Significantly, Naseer did not allow the limelight to be shifted away from his son. Says the source, "When local people who were excited to see such an awesome actor in Nepal, approached him to greet him, Naseer's annoyance was visible. They soon let him be. The evening clearly belonged to Naseer's son and there was no way the stalwart actor would allow the attention to be deflected." Confirming the proud father's presence on Friday in support of Imaad at the rock concert in Kathmandu, the director of 404, Prawaal Raman, said, "Yes Naseer Saab came to watch Imaad perform in Kathmandu. It was a big moment for all of us. Because we all know he never promotes his own films." Naseer who is just back from Kathmandu confirms, "Yes, I attended Imaad's concert in Kathmandu. I made sure it remained his evening. So when people at the concert began to approach me--very sweetly, I might add--I had to turn down their requests for attention. It was my son's evening. I was just a spectator who happened to be a proud father."
Dilip Kumar hospitalized and later discharged
The legendary yesteryears actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Breach Candy hospital today morning. The actor is apparently suffering from jaundice. The thespian has been ailing for a few days now and was not responding to medication which had resulted in him becoming weak. However the good news is that Dilip saab is now on the road to recovery and as per latest reports has even been discharged. We at Bollywood Hungama pray for his speedy recovery.Shaan appointed brand ambassador for anti-tobacco campaign
He has entertained us for a long time with his melodious voice and now singer Shaan is doing his bit for the society too. Shaan has been roped in as the brand ambassador for an anti-tobacco campaign launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The playback singer also unveiled a special track called 'Life Se Panga Mat Le Yaar' which aims to inspire the youth to quit smoking. The song has been written by Rekha Nigam. At an event held at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Shaan said that he really felt closely attached to the cause of eradicating smoking habits and consumption of tobacco. He also expressed grief on losing his father to the evil that has engulfed the present society, and causes almost 1.6 million global deaths every year. Hope Shaan's message reaches out loud and clear to all the smokers out there!Bipasha calls her taped conversation with Amar Singh as fake
Audio tapes of a vivid conversation apparently between politician Amar Singh and Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu were "leaked" on the internet recently. The audio which has shocking conversation between the two has managed to garner the actress's ire. Tweeting vehemently against this, Bipasha posted, "Pls request u all to go n hear d conversation 1st n then if u still think its me, I openly challenge anyone to prove it is me!" The transcripts of the tapes involving the former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader's phone conversations were barred from being published in media until now, but the Supreme Court lifted the ban Wednesday. Not holding anything back, Bipasha lashed out again, saying, "There is a limit of making up stories at the cost of a celeb! Sensationalising ridiculous and untrue stories is not ethical at all!" "A celeb takes beatings of all kinds but if my dignity is challenged, I am ready to take this issue up in a stronger manner! There is a limit of making up stories at the cost of a celeb! Sensationalising ridiculous and untrue stories is not ethical at all," she added.Aamir to launch Delhi Belly theatrical promo with director Abhinay Deo
He is known as the perfectionist Khan, Aamir has always been regarded as one celeb who goes all the way. Of late Aamir has been in the news for his forthcoming film Delhi Belly, which stars his nephew Imran Khan along with Kunal Roy Kapoor and Vir Das. For quite sometime, there were rumours which suggested that all wasn't well between Aamir and the director of Delhi Belly Abhinay Deo. However, to prove that this is far from true, Aamir has decided to launch the theatrical promo of the film along with director Abhinay Deo. Though one would've expect Imran to be the star face of the promo launch event, Aamir seems to have chosen Abhinay to put all rumours to rest. Now that this matter is settled, we can focus on the Delhi Belly promo now.Mahima Chaudhary to star in Mumbhaai-The Gangsters
Mahima Chaudhary, the pretty actress who made a smashing debut opposite SRK in Pardes, and after a few films, faded into oblivion is now planning a comeback of sorts. The actress who was last seen in Gumnaam-The Mystery would be seen in film titled Mumbhaai-The Gangsters. The film, directed by Wilfred Lobo and produced by Pahel Entertainment, is inspired by the 2001 fake encounter of gangster Chhota Rajan's right-hand man Avinash. Besides Mahima, Mumbhaai-The Gangsters also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Om Puri and Arya Babbar.Kay Kay's character based on Vijay Mallya in Bheja Fry 2
The previous instalment of the film Bheja Fry was a laugh riot with Rajat Kapoor and Vinak Pathak putting up a stellar performance. Now Vinay's character, Bharat Bhushan, is back with a bang in Bheja Fry 2 directed by Sagar Ballary, where this time he is going to fry yet another bheja, that of a business tycoon, played by Kay Kay Menon. Kay Kay Menon's character is of a rich flamboyant businessman who has his businesses and services spread globally. But what's interesting to know is that while Kay Kay is replacing Rajat in the film, his character is rumoured to be has been modelled based on the Indian business tycoon and liquor baron Vijay Mallya. Well let's see if Kay Kay manages to pull of the role with aplomb perfection, something that he is well known for.Subhash Ghai to make documentary on Anand Bakshi
Anand Bakshi who wrote more than 4500 lyrics during his long career of 40 years, out of which at least 3000 songs were superhits, would now be a part of a comprehensive documentary that his close friend and creative collaborator Subhash Ghai will make.Research on the man and poet whose longevity defies all definition, has already begun. Says Ghai, "At the moment I am in the process of putting together the pieces of Bakshi Saab's life. But yes, I don't want to make a dry boring staccato documentary that no one would watch. This was a man who wrote some of the most entertaining songs for our films. I want the documentary on Bakshi Saab to be seen by generations that have not grown up with Bakshi's Saab's words in the mouth, as we have." Ghai wants to humanize Bakshi in the documentary. "I've put together a team of like-minded Bakshi fans. We're not going to only praise him with boring monotony in the documentary. We will bring out his human side even if it means opening up some uncomfortable questions about creative property." It is believed that some of Bakshi's most popular numbers attributed to renowned composers, were actually Bakshi's tunes. Ghai will expose Anand Bakshi's deep-rooted and far-reaching impact on Hindi film music. "He had a storehouse of Punjabi numbers from his childhood. Many of the superhit Punjabi-styled songs he wrote were secretly composed by him, for example 'Bindiya Chamkegi' (the 1970 chartbuster sung by Lata Mangeshkar for the film Do Raaste which has officially been credited to Laxmikant-Pyarelal). He had a vast knowledge of music and songs. In fact he was keen to become a singer and had sung a duet 'Baghon Mein Bahaar Ayee' for the film Mome Ki Gudiya with Lataji." Bakshi spent hours discussing his poetry and his life with Ghai. Recalls Ghai emotionally, "Bakshi Saab began writing all my lyrics from my third onwards Gautam Govinda. We began as professionals. Then we became a team. Then he was my friend and finally my brother. I know exactly how his mind and heart worked." Apparently, Bakshi was unhappy for his lyrics not being acknowledged for their poetic quality.
Says Ghai, "You must understand Bakshi Saab was a lyricist first, then a poet. He understood the requirement of film lyrics better than any other lyricist. The songs had to be integrated into the script. I'd narrate all my screenplays to Bakshi Saab and he would immediately start writing out the songs into my screenplay. That's how close we were. While other great lyricists like Sahir Ludhianvi, Javed Akhtar and Gulzar came into lyric-writing as poets, Anand Bakshi was a lyricist first then a poet. And what poetry he wrote! People didn't seem to realize that his simple words conveyed the most profound truth about existence. Take Bakshi Saab's 'Sari Duniya Ka Bojh Hum Uthatay Hai Log Aate Hain Log Jaate Hain Hum Wohi Pe Khade Reh Jaaate Hain' in Manmohan Desai's Coolie. This was not just a song about a porter. It expressed a profound truth about life." To Ghai it was remarkable how much Bakshi understood the film song. "Bakshi Saab was a proud film lyricist. So much so that when he used the poetry by poets as a starting point to his lyric, he would acknowledge the source within the song, for example 'Beshaq Mandir Masjid Todo, Bulleshah Yeh Kehta, Par Pyar Bhara Dil Kabhi No Todo Iss Dil Mein Dilbar Rehta'. In this song for Raj Kapoor's Bobby, Bakshi acknowledged the contribution of Bulleshah." Ghai has a startling anecdote to tell about the song 'Ek Rut Aaye Ek Rut Jaaye Mausam Badle Na Badle Naseeb' that Bakshi wrote for Ghai's Gautam Govinda." Recalls Ghai, "The song was filmed on Shashi Kapoor. When Raj Kapoor Saab (Shashi's brother) saw it, he sought out my phone number and called to congratulate me for the way it was shot. I told Raj Saab I did nothing...it was the way the song was written. If I had messed it up, I'd have never forgiven myself." Ghai is currently consumed by the idea of making a comprehensive and complete documentary on Bakshi. He will speak to people who were closely associated with Bakshi, like Pyarelal, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Amit Kumar. Sighs Ghai, "I miss Laxmikant (the other half of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo) and Anand Bakshi. I feel like Guru Dutt in Pyaasa...'Dekhi Zamaanen Ki Yari Bichde Sabhi Bari Bari'."Yuvraj looks to cement Test spot
Batting mainstay Yuvraj Singh said he is eyeing a return to the Indian Test squad with a good all-round display in the upcoming in the West Indies.
Rugby: Super League Weekend Preview
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Li Na cruises into semi-finals in Rome
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Boxing: Murray aiming for title shot
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Glock vows to honor Virgin deal
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Kaiserslautern vs Werder Bremen Preview
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Wenger and Ancelotti defend Ferguson
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Rafael Nadal still world number one
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Carlo Ancelotti: This is not the end
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Stoner sets the pace at Le Mans
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Wenger dismisses Merson's claims
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed suggestions by former midfielder Paul Merson there was anything untoward in the club's medical treatment.
Birmingham vs Fulham Preview
Birmingham's goalkeeping coach Dave Watson admits Ben Foster's injury problems mean he cannot play non-stop football for 12 months.
Blackburn vs Man United Preview
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is expecting a raucous atmosphere at Ewood Park for the visit of Barclays Premier League champions elect Manchester United.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview
Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal's shortcomings this season can be solved both on the training pitch and in the transfer market.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew faces a big decision ahead of Sunday's trip to Chelsea after skipper Kevin Nolan underwent ankle surgery.
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