Abhishek Bachchan: The Acid Test With The Release Of ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’

Abhishek Bachchan is the actor in B town who is right on an acid test with the release of the Ashutosh Gowarikar flick ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’. Abhishek has had quite a trying time with his not so blooming career in films in recent times. The actor has appeared in this period film in a very asserting role of a protagonist named Surjya Sen who becomes the inspiration behind a group of youngsters into joining the freedom movement.The most inspiring tale in history has been dealt with in the film as the Chittagong uprising during the 1930’s has been used as the basic backdrop of the film.Abhishek Bachchan, who had been bestowed with quite...

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Priyanka Chopra:The Challenging Role In ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’

Priyanka Chopra ,the hot shot gal in tinsel town who has the big project ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’,a  Vishal Bharadwaj flick amongst her upcoming projects has done considerably well in the movie as the woman who marries seven different men, killing  them one after the other. The movie has her in a very different role of an ambitious lady who aspires to be quite independent in her thoughts and actions. There have been reports of Priyanka saying that this film has been one of the toughest ever for her in terms of performance.If the grapevine is to be believed, the challenging role in the movie has Priyanka in her best performance on screen...

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Farah Khan: Her Gut Feeling Inspires Music Duo Vishal Shekhar

Farah Khan the ace director of B town is also known for her great taste in music. According to reports, the director who has her movie Tees Maar Khan soon to be released has some of the best numbers in it. The music in the movie has been given by the popular music composers of Bollywood, Vishal- Shekhar. This duo has a very good rapport with the director and they have delivered their goods in the right perspective in the film.The music duo have gone on to say that their music for the songs in the film becoming such a rage is due to the fact that the director Farah Khan kept wanting a new and catchy tune each time they came up with something....

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Salman Khan- The star With The Golden Heart Made Sanjay Leela Bhansali Go Weak In The Knees

Salman Khan the hunk with a Golden heart has gone against the wind due to his comment on the Sanjay Leela Bhansali flick Guzaarish. Recently, Salman Khan had said that not even a mosquito had gone to see the flick. Now something like this coming from a man of Salman’s stature was quite a shock for everyone connected with the flick, to say the least. This comment made Sanjay Leela Bhansali go quite weak in the knees. Reports are that he was quite hurt as Salman Khan is amongst his best friends, and they have worked together too with the movie Hum Dil Chuke Sanam being one of the most popular hits.Reportedly Sanjay Leela Bhansali said...

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A R Rahman at GIMA: "My Dad Used To Look At Lata Mageshkar’s Photo Every …

The first edition of Global Music Indian Awards (GIMA) has become a platform of emotional outburst for all the Indian musicians. It has started a trend and set a landmark in the Indian music industry that will be remembered for years. The renowned names of the music Industry was present at the event and they shared their feelings on the occasion. Academy Award winner Indian music maestro A R Rahman also got very emotional when he was entrusted with the responsibility of presenting the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Her famous sister Asha Bhosle was also called upon the stage to accompany Rahman...

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Koffee With Karan: Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor’s Shocking Revelations!

Karan Johar has invited many Bollywood stars this season at his chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ and this week the viewers will see Bollywood’s hottest couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor in a chit chat with the witty filmmaker. The host knows very well how to dig out the weird things from the stars and he has done with Kareena also. He gave Bebo an option to choose the sexiest man from the list of Shahid Kapoor, John Abraham, Arjun Rampal, Hrithik Roshan and Imran Khan. The witty lady also knew well what the audience and the host wants to hear from her so she also took Shahid’s name instantly. Saif was probably not prepared for the shock so...

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'Supernatural' 6.11 Preview: Dean Is Dead

Sam's soul will leave his body in the next episode of "Supernatural". The older Winchester would technically be dead when he seeks out Death to help get Sam's soul back. Death tells Dean he will help Sam if Dean will agree to act as Death for 24 hours. Meanwhile, Sam decides he doesn't want his soul back and asks Balthazar for a protective spell to keep his soul out of his body. Balthazar tells Sam he needs the blood of his father for the spell to work and since John Winchester is dead, Sam decides Bobby is the next best thing. "Appointment in Samarra" airs December 10 on The CW. Title of the episode is taken from an old folktale where...

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'The Apprentice' Finale Part 1: And Then There Were Two

The first of the two-part finale on "The Apprentice" immediately saw the firing of Liza Mucheru. The December 2 episode started right after Steuart Martens was fired, during which Donald Trump ordered the three remaining contestants to come back to the boardroom for a second elimination. Based on personalities, Trump decided to let go of Liza because while she was "outstanding in every way" she lacked on the interpersonal skills that would make her suitable for the Trump empire. After the elimination, Liza said, "I really value Mr Trump's opinion and to hear that he didn't think I get along with people really hurt. It's hard to know...

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'Walking Dead' Producers Deny Firing and Reveal Season 2 Plan

"The Walking Dead" producers are debunking the rumor about staff firing and confirming a Fall comeback at the same time. Gale Ann Hurd who works with Frank Darabont as executive producers said the story originating from Deadline is not true, saying his co-worker is not firing the writers staff for the option of freelancers. In fact, co-creator Charles "Chic" Eglee is not dismissed but he left on his own accord. "[In] the writers' room, there are people that have set up other projects that will be their first priority if their own series is picked up as a pilot or if it's a series. I think [Eglee] just decided that he wants to run his...

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'Grey's Anatomy' January 2011 Return Preview

Recently away for a Thanksgiving break, "Grey's Anatomy" once again takes a long hiatus to return with a new episode on January 6, 2011. ABC gives no reason to this apart from announcing that game show "Wipeout" would accompany it upon return at 8/7c. Meanwhile, star Chandra Wilson takes the opportunity to shed the light on the planned musical episode. "Everyone keeps calling this a 'musical episode,' but really it's about the music of Grey's Anatomy," Wilson told People at the Hollywood premiere of "Frankie and Alice". "We're basically taking iconic songs from the show, songs that everyone knows, or has heard, and we're going to...

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'Vampire Diaries' 2.11 Preview Reveals Stefan-Katherine Hookup

Last night on "The Vampire Diaries" Stefan sacrificed himself to save Jeremy from the Tomb, resulting in him stuck inside with Katherine. But things do not go as awful as one expects for the vampires decide to "make the best of it". The synopsis of the December 9 episode says Stefan and Katherine play mind games on one another. Nina Dobrev told TV Guide, "I have an especially steamy scene. I won't tell you which of my characters is involved or who her partner is, but it is sexy and shocking!" The preview below reveals all. Also in the episode, as the full moon approaches, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for the transformation he is...

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Ann Ward Wins 'America's Next Top Model' and Confidence

Ann Ward was crowned the winner of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 15 winner on Wednesday, December 1. The 18-year-old is the 6 ft., 2 in. model with the "tiniest waist" Tyra Banks had ever seen. Ward, originating from Dallas, now reveals that she gains not only prizes but also confidence through the victory. "Going into the competition I was super insecure about myself. I had just gotten out of high school about a year ago, so I'd been through all the teenage drama, bullying and stuff," Ward tells Billy Bush and Kit Hoover of "Access Hollywood Live" Thursday morning. Ward said growing up, she was taunted about her tall frame. "It...

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First Footage of 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4' Shared, Fifth and Sixth Films Planned

A trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is promised to be released this December 13, but a look at some footage from the film has been obtained in a form of behind-the-scene video from Entertainment Tonight. It shows Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow in action, standing on a carriage and jumping to another one. Penelope Cruz's Angelica is also seen in the making of another scene. While this fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" film is not going to be released until May 20, 2011, Walt Disney Pictures has reportedly planned to make two more sequels. According to HitFix, the studio "has begun quietly telling cast and crew to set...

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First Promos of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler Judging 'American Idol'

"American Idol" finally gives away the first video of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as the show's new judges. The two 45-seconds promos released by Ryan Seacrest compiled the footage of audition rounds where it is emphasized that "Everyone deserves a chance" and "Every voice deserves to be heard". Hearing a few worthy voices, Lopez and Tyler sometimes bob their heads along. Both of the promos only show the good auditions with different types of voice. Lopez says to one of the contestants, "I like it, I like you. I feel like your spirit comes out in your voice." Tyler is heard saying to the same contestant, "Okay, I'll say yes". The...

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Oprah Appears in New OWN Promo

Absent from Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) promo the first time, Oprah Winfrey personally introduces her giant project in the second one. The promo uses a new song by Winfrey's favorite Black Eyed Pea, will.i.am, which is aptly titled "Own It" and would appear as the official theme song for the new network. True to Oprah's vision of what the network will be about, will.i.am croons in the song about dreamers, believers and tomorrow's leaders. Oprah says in the video, "What if I could take every hero who inspired me; every lesson that motivated me; every opportunity that was ever given to me; and give it to you?" OWN is kicking off January...

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'Spider-Man' to Get New Villain and Parents

"Spider-Man" has gotten its second villain. After casting Rhys Ifans as an unnamed villainous character, Columbia Pictures reportedly will book Irrfan Khan ("Slumdog Millionaire") to portray another nemesis for Spider-Man named Van Atter. He will be joined by Annie Parisse ("Rubicon") as Van Atter's wife, The Hollywood Reporter says. Moreover, Campbell Scott ("Damages") and Julianne Nicholson ("Law & Order: Criminal Intent") are going to join the production too, portraying Peter Parker's father and mother respectively. The characters, who were secret agents but died in a plane crash, are rarely seen in the comic book series and have...

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A Touching Trailer for Brad Pitt's 'Tree of Life' Is Out

The first trailer for highly-anticipated "The Tree of Life" which is attached to "Black Swan" has hit the web in bootleg version. It is dominated with scenes featuring a boy named Jack, following him from the day he was born until his childhood. A glimpse of adult Jack who is portrayed by Sean Penn is also inserted. Jack is raised by parents who teach him two different things. "There are two ways through life, the way of nature and the way of grace. You'll have to choose which one you'll follow," Jessica Chastain's Mrs. O'Brien says to her son. Meanwhile, Jack's father who is portrayed by Brad Pitt urges him to "always be strong, always...

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DreamWorks Plans More Sequels for 'Madagascar', 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'Dragon'

DreamWorks has planned long journeys for their beloved animations. Jeffrey Katzenberg, in an interview with Empire Online, confirms that there are multiple sequels mapped for "Madagascar", "Kung Fu Panda" and "How to Train Your Dragon". The DreamWorks Animation chief says fans could look forward to another "Madagascar" film after upcoming "Madagascar 3", "Yeah, there's probably a fourth there." He states, "So today I can tell you pretty succinctly where 'Madagascar' goes. Ultimately they will come back to New York, and they will come to terms with that, which they will do in this next chapter. Because of the way that movie concludes...

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Simon Cowell Deemed 21st Century Jesus

Simon Cowell's bold comments on various reality singing contests make some people hate him, but that trademark lands him an honorable title at the same time. Evangelical magazine Re has dubbed the 51-year-old British a modern-day Jesus for his straight-talking and drive is believed to be just like The Messiah's. The journal for the Assemblies of God church even uses a picture of the messianic music mogul on the cover. "Jesus, the one we think of as being meek and mild, gentle and loving and full of compassion, had the ability to talk tough. For some his words were hard to swallow - just like Cowell's - but he spoke truth and doesn't...

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Cee-Lo Becomes a Grandfather at 35

R&B singer Cee-Lo has become a grandfather at the age of 35. The "Forget You" hitmaker's 20-year-old step-daughter Sierra recently gave birth to a baby boy and the star is thrilled with the new addition to his family. He tells U.S. talk show host Chelsea Handler, "I'm a grandfather. I'm 35. She had a son so I have a grandson." Sierra is Green's step-daughter from his marriage to Christina Johnson. It's not the only good news Green is celebrating - the singer was nominated for five Grammy Awards on Wednesday, December 1. His single "F**k You", edited to "Forget You", lands him three Grammy nominations at the 53rd annual awards...

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Vanessa Williams: Eva Longoria Will Be Fine Because She's Survivor

Actress Vanessa Williams has assured fans her "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria is recovering well following the news of her marriage breakdown, branding the Latina "a survivor". Longoria sent shockwaves through Hollywood last month when she filed for divorce from basketball star Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences. Reports suggest the TV beauty moved to end her three-year marriage to Parker after discovering he had been unfaithful. But Williams insists her pal is working through her pain and is confident she will bounce back from the personal crisis in no time. Speaking on U.S. chat show "The Talk", Williams...

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Take That Receive $3 Million Bonus From Label Bosses

British band Take That will ring in the New Year with a massive pay day - they're reportedly set for a $3 million bonus and will celebrate with a special gig for record company bosses. Robbie Williams recently rejoined the group for an album and an upcoming 2011 tour, marking their first full shows with the original line-up since the "Angels" hitmaker left in 1995. Now they're set to put on a massive concert in Barbados on New Year's Eve as part of a private party for bosses at record label Universal - and they will pocket a huge end-of-year bonus ahead of their reunion tour, according to Britain's Daily Mirror. A source tells the...

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Bigg Boss 4: Manoj Tiwari’s Surprise Eviction

The reality show ‘Bigg Boss 4′ on Colors is witnessing a host of unpredictable events almost every day inside the house.The last episode was quite a topsy turvy ride for all the inmates as the Manoj Tiwari was the victim of the eviction process. Since it was a Ashmit Patel vs Manoj Tiwari competition, there was quite a rumor that it would be Ashmit Patel who would leave since Manoj Tiwari is quite a popular star in the Bhojpuri film industry, whereas Ashmit Patel has not yet bagged such big projects to prove his stardom or have a fan following in the Hindi film industry.However, the fact that Tiwari had to leave due to the public voting...

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Mike Tyson Trained Hard for Dance Moves in Bobby Brown's Spoof

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson spent weeks preparing to film a spoof video of Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" promo - insisting he nearly "had a heart attack" as he practiced the tricky dance moves. The former sports star stunned fans by showing off his fancy footwork in a recreation of Brown's hit 1980 film, which was posted on Will Ferrel's Funny Or Die website. Tyson was seen dressed in tight black Lycra and dancing with comedian Wayne Brady, while Brown also made a cameo appearance in the clip. But the retired boxer admits he struggling in training for his dance debut. He tells newsman Larry King, "I'm insane. Come on, I don't...

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The Script Singer Turned Down Cameron Diaz

The Script star Danny O'Donoghue once turned down the chance to go on a date with Cameron Diaz - because he already had a girlfriend. The singer reveals Diaz handed her personal phone number over to the group's management team after they both appeared on America's "The Today Show". But O'Donoghue never called the actress as he's happy with his longtime partner. He tells Britain's Daily Star, "Cameron Diaz once asked me out, it was when we were both in New York on The Today Show." "She gave her number to my management. I didn't call her though. I'm happy with my girlfriend. To be honest I wasn't even tempted. If me and my girlfriend...

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Justin Bieber Drew Fake Mustache and Played Helicopter

 Justin Bieber became the center of attention during dinner at a posh London restaurant on Thursday, December 2 night, by drawing a mustache on his face and playing around with a toy helicopter. The pop star has been in the British capital for a promotional visit and took a break from work to visit upmarket Mayfair restaurant La Porte Des Indes. But the 16-year-old singer proved he is still a child at heart by messing around during the meal, scrawling a fake mustache on his upper lip in black ink and using a remote control toy. He was pictured leaving the posh eaterie with the fake mustache still visible and flying the helicopter...

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Justin Bieber Auctions Off Meet-and-Greet and Personal Stuffs for Charity

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is giving fans the chance to meet him backstage on his upcoming U.K. tour to benefit a British children's charity. The "Baby" hitmaker is lending his support to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity by auctioning off a special meet-and-greet package for his 2011 concerts. Devotees can also dress like Bieber - the singer is selling off T-shirts, jackets, jeans and pairs of sneakers from his own closet as part of the auction. The sale kicked off on eBay.co.uk on Thursday, December 2 and will continue until December 12. Bieber will embark on his first U.K. tour in March 2011, with dates in...

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Lady GaGa's 'Digital Life Sacrifice' Campaign Struggling to Raise Money

Star-studded "Digital Life Sacrifice" campaign to raise money for Alicia Keys' Keep a Child Alive reportedly is struggling to meet its $1,000,000 goal. By Thursday, December 2 at 7:30 P.M. EST, it gained only around $180,950, according to The Wrap.  When this fund-raising effort, which includes Lady GaGa, was first announced, people behind the cause were confident that it would get a casket full of cash in short time since GaGa alone has more than 7.2 million followers on Twitter. On December 3, the singer reminded her Little Monsters that she needs help to be back on the digital world, tweeting "Lady GaGa is still dead. Text...

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Chaplin comes to India this X-Mas in high definition

Indian fans of Charlie Chaplin can rejoice as movies of the legendary English comic actor are being released here this Christmas in high definition (HD) on DVDs. Eagle home entertainment in collaboration with the MK2 group is bringing out a compilation of the actor-filmmaker’s famous full-length feature films here like ‘The Kid’, ‘Modern Times’ and ‘The Circus’, etc. ‘Eagle home entertainment is making the collection of Chaplin movies available in Indian market… not only the collection is being available in DVDs but also is available in HD,’ read a statement by the company. Remembered worldwide for his mime, slapstick and other visual...

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Ashmit Patel beats Manoj Tiwari in Bigg Boss 4!

When Bollywood actor Ashmit Patel was pitted opposite Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari for nominations in Bigg Boss this week, Manoj had gloated in the reality show saying, Ashmit was no match for him. An egoistic Manoj even went on to bad mouth and criticize Ashmit. He raked up the old MMS issue, insisting that nobody liked him. But now, facts and figures have proved otherwise. The viewers have voted for Ashmit.In a surprising twist of events, the Bhojpuri superstar has had to face an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the upcoming actor. “Mr Tiwari underestimated the power of youth. The youngsters connect with Ashmit, Veena Malik and...

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Dev Anand’s 1961 classic ‘Hum Dono’ in colour

Evergreen star Dev Anand’s classic hit “Hum Dono” (1961) will release in a digitally coloured version in India in February next year. The movie that saw the veteran in a double role opposite Nanda and Sadhana 50 years ago, will first release overseas on Jan 28 and hit the Indian screens in the first week of February.“Where ever I go, people talk to me about the film. It’s nostalgic, I am releasing the colored version of the film in January for all my fans,” Dev Anand, 87, said in a statement.Produced by Dev Anand’s Navketan Films, it was written by his younger brother Vijay Anand and directed by Amarjeet.“This is the 62nd year of Navketan...

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I’m not starring in ‘Desi Boyz’: Anushka Sharma

Petite actress Anushka Sharma has denied rumours that she is a part of upcoming action comedy “Desi Boyz”. “No I am not starring in Desi Boys and I don’t want to comment on anything further,” the 22-year-old told IANS.Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Suniel Shetty, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh, it is the directorial debut of David Dhawan’s son Roh...

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Akshay surprises Lara Dutta by shooting non-stop for 20 hours

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently surprised friend Lara Dutta by shooting for almost 20 hours at a stretch for her home production in spite of having to work round the clock. Lara approached Akshay Kumar for a cameo in her home production to which he readily agreed. The scenes required three days from the actor, however, he couldn’t comply to the schedule since his film “Tees Maar Khan” is up for release this Christmas and he is also busy shooting for his next “Desi Boyz”.Instead he shot from 8 a.m. in the morning to 6 p.m. the next day at a stretch since he had committed to the film.“As a friend and as an actor Akshay kept to his...

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Prakash Jha seeks blessings at Tirupati for future projects

Prakash Jha has got into the holy mode after the success of his last outing “Raajneeti”. The Bollywood filmmaker is now on a “trip to Tirupati to seek blessings from the Lord” for his upcoming production venture “Turning 30″ and next directorial project “Aarakshan”. While “Aarakshan” goes on floors in mid January, “Turning 30″ is also slated to tentatively release around the same time, according to a statement by the films’ publicist.“Turning 30″ is the directorial debut of Jha’s long time assistant Alankrita Shrivastava. A modern chick flick about the coming of age of a woman amidst the complexity of urban life, it stars Gul Panag and...

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Rakta Charitra 2 Review

Movie: “Rakht Charitra2″; Star cast: Suriya, Vivek Oberoi, Priyamani, Radhika Apte; Directed: Ram Gopal Varma; Rating: *** ½ – better than part I.  In this sequel to Ram Gopal Varma’s month-old film about gangwars during the time of politics and elections we get to see for the first time in a Hindi film Suriya, an actor of searing intensity and devastating emotional velocity. Suriya takes the frontseat in the sequel to create an ambience of implosive violence. Yes, we’ve never seen an actor so controlled in his intensity for a long time. Suriya’s vendetta spree certainly lends an added sheen to the proceedings.Whether expressing...

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I was sexually rabid and desperate for sex at 14, says Shelia Hancock

In a rare interview, actress Shelia Hancock has revealed how she was ’sexually rabid’ as a 14-year-old, and only a lack of contraception stopped her being promiscuous. The 77-year-old said she had been ‘desperate for sex’ as an adolescent and as early as the age of 14, reports the Telegraph. In an interview with the Radio Times, published on Friday, Hancock recalled how she met a local boy on a trip to France in 1947 and ‘fell in love’ with him. She said the young Frenchman, who resembled the late American actor Danny Kaye, was the first boy she kissed. But instead of ‘enjoying it’ she said she had become ‘anguished’ by the fear of becoming...

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Jay Bhanushali admires Salman’s style, Aamir’s professionalism

 Television actor Jay Bhanushali admires Bollywood star Salman Khan for his style of anchoring and follows Aamir Khan’s when it comes to taking up new assignments. ‘I am a big fan of Salman bhai. He’s the one whom I look up to for inspiration. He’s great. What I really like about him is that when he’s hosting a show, he’s just like a common man. He does everything like a common man and this what connects him to the audiences,’ Jay told IANS. Salman is currently hosting the fourth season of reality show ‘Bigg Boss’. ‘I also try incorporate that aspect in my anchoring. I like his casual attitude. Moreover, when I started my career,...

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