Thursday, October 30, 2008
Aamir ousts Shah Rukh and Salman from his guest list
The infamous Salman-SRK spat that had cast a dark spell over Bollywood leaving it divided into two blocks has clearly had no effect over Aamir Khan. Unlike the rest of Bollynation, busy proving their loyalties to one of the two czars, Aamir has decided to ignore the two Khans altogether.
The perfectionist Khan, who is known for hosting a big Diwali bash each year, slashed out both SRK and Salman from his guest list.
According to insiders, Aamir did not invite any of the two Khans as he did not want any awkward moments at his party. The actor held a pre Diwali bash at his residence that was attended by close friends and family.
So who all were invited?
The guest at the party were Aamir’s cousin and Imran’s mother, and close friends like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Kunal Kapoor, Prasoon Joshi, and Aamir’s pals Amin and Karim Haji among others.
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The perfectionist Khan, who is known for hosting a big Diwali bash each year, slashed out both SRK and Salman from his guest list.
According to insiders, Aamir did not invite any of the two Khans as he did not want any awkward moments at his party. The actor held a pre Diwali bash at his residence that was attended by close friends and family.
So who all were invited?
The guest at the party were Aamir’s cousin and Imran’s mother, and close friends like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Kunal Kapoor, Prasoon Joshi, and Aamir’s pals Amin and Karim Haji among others.
To read the full article, click here..
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http://epaper.kashmirtimes.com/KT/KT/2008/10/30/index.shtml
Labels: Aamir Khan, bollywood star, Diwali, guest list, ignore, invited, Kunal Kapoor, loyalties, Prasoon Joshi, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, slashed
Monday, June 16, 2008
Howzzat! Rani Mukherji takes cricketing lessons
After playing an angel in ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic', actress Rani Mukerji is all set to do another unconventional role - she plays a cricketer in Yash Raj Films' next venture and is busy practising on the field!
‘I don't know if any actress has played a cricketer before. But I'm playing one for sure. In fact, I've been learning cricket regularly on the field for the past two months. I can most certainly play the game convincingly now, though not as good as professionals yet. It's a very big challenge for me,' Rani told reporters from her swanky new home here.
So is she equipped to join the Indian Premier League now (IPL) now?
‘I don't know about that.But I'm definitely enjoying it. My practical sessions are on in full swing.
' She will also for the first time be paired opposite Shahid Kapur in the film that will be directed by debutant Anurag Singh.
Rani says she is hungry for new roles. ‘At this stage of my career I feel I need new challenges. When Kunal Kohli offered me an angel's role, I was kicked. I don't now of any actress who has played an angel before.
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‘I don't know if any actress has played a cricketer before. But I'm playing one for sure. In fact, I've been learning cricket regularly on the field for the past two months. I can most certainly play the game convincingly now, though not as good as professionals yet. It's a very big challenge for me,' Rani told reporters from her swanky new home here.
So is she equipped to join the Indian Premier League now (IPL) now?
‘I don't know about that.But I'm definitely enjoying it. My practical sessions are on in full swing.
' She will also for the first time be paired opposite Shahid Kapur in the film that will be directed by debutant Anurag Singh.
Rani says she is hungry for new roles. ‘At this stage of my career I feel I need new challenges. When Kunal Kohli offered me an angel's role, I was kicked. I don't now of any actress who has played an angel before.
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Labels: Angel, Bollywood actress, bollywood star, cricketing lessons, IPL, Kunal Kohli, Rani Mukherji, Shahid Kapoor, Yash Raj Films
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Dev Anand to build Bollywood studios in Scotland
Picturesque Scotland may soon host the first permanent Bollywood studios in Europe.
With its picture-postcard lakes, rivers, mountains and hills, the province is a particular favourite of Bollywood veteran Dev Anand, who is planning to shoot his next film in Scotland, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Dev told The Times he is looking for an office and studio on the outskirts of Inverness, the main town on the northern reaches of Scotland that is known as the Highlands.
He said the Highlands would become a permanent hub for the Indian film industry, adding: "I discovered Scotland for Bollywood when I went there 10 years ago. Others will follow me.
When it rains," he said.
Eight Bollywood films were shot in Scotland between 2000 and 2003, after Dev wrote the script for ‘Main Solah Baras Ki' in the small Scottish town of Pitlochry in 1998.
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With its picture-postcard lakes, rivers, mountains and hills, the province is a particular favourite of Bollywood veteran Dev Anand, who is planning to shoot his next film in Scotland, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Dev told The Times he is looking for an office and studio on the outskirts of Inverness, the main town on the northern reaches of Scotland that is known as the Highlands.
He said the Highlands would become a permanent hub for the Indian film industry, adding: "I discovered Scotland for Bollywood when I went there 10 years ago. Others will follow me.
When it rains," he said.
Eight Bollywood films were shot in Scotland between 2000 and 2003, after Dev wrote the script for ‘Main Solah Baras Ki' in the small Scottish town of Pitlochry in 1998.
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Labels: bollywood star, Bollywood studios, Dev Anand, Europe, first permanent Bollywood studios, Main Solah Baras Ki', Scotland
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Let them attack, I'm not leaving Mumbai: Big B
Pained by the campaign launched against him by Raj Thackeray's MNS, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has said he was not an outsider in Mumbai by any stretch of imagination and would not budge from the city.
"I am not leaving this city (Mumbai) and going anywhere. Let them chuck a thousand bottles. Let them burn my effigies and conduct morchas in front of my house. Let them blacken my film posters and stop screening of my films. Let them attack me with stones and laathis or whatever else is there in their arsenal," Bachchan told a city tabloid.
"Let them abuse me in the print and electronic media.Let them implicate me in false cases. I am not budging," he said before leaving for a film shooting abroad.
He said nobody can force him to leave Mumbai or to change the course of his conscience.
Bachchan spoke emotionally on the attacks on his reputation and integrity, and on being labelled an outsider in a city where he spent a major portion of his life.
"I am not an outsider by any stretch of imagination.This land is my land as much as it is every other citizen of our beloved country.I came to Mumbai in 1968 to pursue a vocation. I did not need a visa to come here," Bachchan said.
Raj Thackeray targeted Bachchan two months back saying that the actor showed more interest in Uttar Pradesh, his home state, than Maharashtra, where he attained stardom.
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"I am not leaving this city (Mumbai) and going anywhere. Let them chuck a thousand bottles. Let them burn my effigies and conduct morchas in front of my house. Let them blacken my film posters and stop screening of my films. Let them attack me with stones and laathis or whatever else is there in their arsenal," Bachchan told a city tabloid.
"Let them abuse me in the print and electronic media.Let them implicate me in false cases. I am not budging," he said before leaving for a film shooting abroad.
He said nobody can force him to leave Mumbai or to change the course of his conscience.
Bachchan spoke emotionally on the attacks on his reputation and integrity, and on being labelled an outsider in a city where he spent a major portion of his life.
"I am not an outsider by any stretch of imagination.This land is my land as much as it is every other citizen of our beloved country.I came to Mumbai in 1968 to pursue a vocation. I did not need a visa to come here," Bachchan said.
Raj Thackeray targeted Bachchan two months back saying that the actor showed more interest in Uttar Pradesh, his home state, than Maharashtra, where he attained stardom.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.kashmirtimes.com
Labels: Amitabh Bachchan, bollywood star, his reputation, integrity, leave Mumbai, Raj Thackeray
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