Archives for 11 October 2006

The legend that is Amitabh Bachchan

11 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

The superstar of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan, who celebrates his 64th birthday Wednesday needs no introduction. His deep baritone has become synonymous with success and fame. Amitabh is probably the only actor in the history of Indian cinema, who even in his sixties, continues to give stiff competition to younger actors. …
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Vishal-Shekhar to replace Rahman for Om Shanti Om

11 October 2006 | Music | No Comments

Vishal-Shekhar has replaced A R Rahman for Farah Khan's forthcoming film Om Shanti Om, which is being produced under Shah Rukh Khan's banner, Red Chillies Entertainment. It is said that Shah Rukh is not happy with the tunes that Rahman had composed. It is also believed that Rahman demanded a huge amount as his fee […]

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Every filmmaker learns from Amitabh, says Bhansali

11 October 2006 | Actors | 1 Comment

Well-known Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, a big fan of Amitabh Bachchan, feels no director's portfolio is complete without working with the legendary actor who turns 65 Wednesday. "He's one of the finest human beings I have ever met. He works 20 hours a day and yet remains charged and passionate about his job. In […]

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“In ‘Don’, to limp was difficult” - Arjun Rampal

11 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

Who could have ever imagined Arjun Rampal filling up Pran's shows in the remake of 'Don'. Well, Farhan Akhtar obviously thought so and here we have Arjun Rampal ready to be seen in one of his most interesting roles ever. So how was the feeling when the role was offered to Arjun? He says, "Wonderful…but […]

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“Umrao Jaan is an emotional journey” – Aishwarya Rai

11 October 2006 | Actress | No Comments

Umrao Jaan was not an easy performance for Aishwarya Rai, who has essayed the same role which was played by veteran actress Rekha. Aishwarya is all set to surprise the audience through her latest film.
This is an emotional journey that follows an entire arch. It goes through all the possible emotions that being a […]

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Suniel Shetty asked to pay duty for Hummer

11 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

Actor Suniel Shetty has been directed by the settlement commission of the customs and central excise to pay 100 % duty, along with a penalty and interest at 15% on the total sum of duty evaded while importing a Hummer car from the United States. Sources said the commission observed that wealthy and reputed people […]

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No big birthday bash for Big B

11 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

This year's birthday will be one of the saddest birthday he ever had. With his ailing mother in the hospital for quite some days now Big B is in no mood to celebrate his birthday today. To add to the sadness, he lost a very close friend Lalit Suri, 2 days ago.
"Arrey, what birthday? There's […]

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Amitabh Bachchan turns 64

11 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments

As the legend of Indian cinema Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older, his fans seem to want more of their favourite superstar. And why not? This legend has given the industry something that no other actor has. His style of acting and dialogue delivery are incomparable. He is the patriarch of Indian cinema, a role […]

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Kat’s out, Sush in : Sholay Remake

11 October 2006 | Actress | No Comments

Katrina Kaif, who was to play the role of Radha, (essayed by Jaya Bachchan in the original) is out of Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay. (RGVKS). This is the latest buzz doing the rounds and the replacement is most likely to be Sushmita Sen.
The reason for the Kats being dropped seems to tbe a diction […]

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