Archives for October 2007

Farhan Akhtar makes his acting debut

31 October 2007 | Actors | No Comments

Much has been written about Farhan Akhtar's ambitious projects Don 2, Kismet Talkies, etc. However, the first film from their stable, which hits the floors early next year, is about a band of boys. Apparently, the script (written by Abhishek Kapoor) made its way to Farhan's office a few months back. A thrilled Farhan not […]

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Rahman’s ‘qawwali’ dropped from JODHAA AKBAR

31 October 2007 | Movies | No Comments

It may come as a shock to many that a spectacular 'qawwali' by the maestro, A R Rahman, has been dropped from Ashutosh Gowariker and UTV's republic week release, JODHAA AKBAR.
The traditional 'qawwali', from the movie that features the 'Indian Greek God', Hrithik Roshan and timeless beauty Aishwarya (Rai) Bachchan, had been extravagantly picturised, a […]

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Jiah Khan to promote Wrangler jeans

31 October 2007 | Actress | No Comments

The star who created waves with her Bollywood debut, Jiah has signed up as brand ambassador for Wrangler jeans. The nubile bollywood star made an impressive debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan in the critically acclaimed but a dud of a film, Nishabd. She joins John Abraham in promoting the brand.
She is now sporting a new lean […]

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Shahrukh awarded Maha Style Icon at MTV Lycra Style Awards

28 October 2007 | Film Awards | No Comments

Superstar Shahrukh Khan received the Maha Style Icon award at the star studded MTV Lycra Style Awards 2007 last Thursday night. I am honoured to receive the award,” said Shah Rukh, waving to enthusiastic crowds.
The Most Stylish Film Award going to “Dhoom 2″. The stars of the movie Aishwarya and Hrithik Roshan were awarded the […]

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No Smoking : Review

27 October 2007 | Movies, Movie Reviews | No Comments

The movie begins innocently enough. K (John Abraham) is a heavy smoker and an unapologetic one at that. His wife Anjali (Ayesha Takia) is fed up with his habit and is set to leave him. There are early signs of the trouble ahead, when K, in his bathtub, has a surreal dream of being lost […]

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The Odd Couple

26 October 2007 | Movies, Actors | No Comments

Shahid Kapur and Katrina Kaif have been paired in a film that Raj Kumar Santoshi plans to embark on after Halla Bol. The untitled venture is being produced by PVR cinemas. Confirming the news Rajkumar Santoshi says, "It is true that Shahid and Katrina are doing my next film. Though they have been signed the […]

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John got Bipasha interested in football

26 October 2007 | Actors | No Comments

Though she plays a doctor in her forthcoming release "Goal", Bipasha Basu didn't miss out on kicking football in the movie and gives credit to boyfriend John Abraham for teaching her the game. "I've been a soccer fan for five years. I got interested in the game because my boyfriend likes it. John taught me […]

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Jab We Met : Review

26 October 2007 | Movies, Movie Reviews | 1 Comment

Aditya [Shahid Kapur], an industrialist, is heartbroken as the girl he loves is getting married to someone else. Unable to muster up the courage to return home, he drifts out of the gathering and aimlessly boards a train, bounding away into the night. As destiny would have it, he meets Geet [Kareena Kapoor] — a […]

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SRK-Shreyas’s crackling chemistry in OM SHANTI OM

26 October 2007 | Movies, Actors | No Comments

The IQBAL of Nagesh Kukunoor's film of the same name has come of age. With some excellent performances in films like DOR, APNA SAPNA MONEY MONEY and the recent success, DIL DOSTI ETC., Shreyas has proved that IQBAL was not a flash in the pan.
The only thing lacking in Shreyas's arsenal was a real big […]

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Shah Rukh Khan burns his fingers smoking in public

26 October 2007 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Obscure Panaji based National Organization for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) is savoring yet another moment of fame this time having served a legal notice on Bollywood Actor Shah Rukh Khan for smoking in public. NOTE issued the notice to Shah Rukh for smoking during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit earlier this month and at the recent […]

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Salman Khan signs Rs 24 crore deal with Ashtavinayaka Films

25 October 2007 | Actors | 1 Comment

In the recent past, many actors have signed multi-crore multi-film deals, but Salman Khan has gone ahead and created a record of sorts. The enfant terrible of our filmi duniya has just reached an agreement with Ashtavinayaka films: Sallu will make a never-heard-of Rs 24 crore in his next.
These figures are difficult to digest even […]

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Salman Khan gets reprieve in poaching case

25 October 2007 | Actors | No Comments

Salman Khan must be somewhat relieved now, as the Rajashtan High Court has given him a reprieve in the chinkara poaching case. The court seems to be saying that the human poaching issue needs to be handle first, as it is more critical.
So, Salman may be out for years, before he is asked to […]

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