Movie Review : Rockstar

Rating : 4/5
Genre : Romance
Year : 2011
Running time : 2 hours 40 minutes
Director : Imtiaz Ali
Cast : Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, Kumud Mishra, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shammi Kapoor, Shernaz Patel, Piyush Mishra
Kid rating : PG-15

Rockstar is director Imtiaz Ali’s 4th directorial venture after Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal (all three make it to my Top Ten List). His reputation now precedes him; if anyone does romances well, it is this man. Rockstar is also a romance. But unlike the first three which were mired somewhat in the practicalities of day-to-day life, Rockstar is a film about an ethereal love, transcending the boundaries of ordinary logic, reasoning and morality.

Janardhan Jhakar, or JJ (Ranbir) is a student of Hindu College, Delhi. A budding musician, JJ can’t seem to find his niche and get his talent noticed. Advised by a know-it-all well-wisher, Khatana bhai (Kumud Mishra), to experience pain and sorrow, for that is the hallmark of great artistes, JJ sets about trying get his heart broken – the easy way, he thinks, to angst. When he hears that soon-to-be-married Heer Kaul (Nargis) of St. Stephen’s college (next door to Hindu) is a heart-breaker, he professes undying love to her. Little does he know that he will get more than he bargained for . . .

Rockstar is JJ’s story. It tells us of how Janardan Jakhar becomes Jordan, the mega rock-star. But at the core of it, this is a true-blue romance. Because wherever Jordan goes, and whatever condition he is in, he is always beset by thoughts of Heer. Imtiaz Ali portrays this love very well, from the nascent attraction that sneaks up on JJ and Heer and takes them unawares, to the irrefutable pull that they both cannot resist, even at the risk of societal condemnation and overstepping the bounds of morality.

The film is told in flashback fashion. Sorta kinda. Director Ali deftly spins through the story, working backwards, until he comes full circle. The beginning shots are of an eccentric, raggedy-looking rockstar Jordan, in full artist mode, sporting baggy, almost salwar like pants and headgear, scuffling, running. Soon, however, we move backwards in time and meet Jordan as JJ. The first-half of the film is build-up; there is Janardhan, in all his middle class glory, resplendent in his high-waisted jeans, garish sleeveless sweaters and dorky haircut in the middle of a Delhi winter, lugging around his guitar. There are sessions in the college canteen with the portly Khatana bhai, who I guess is some kind of clerk at the college. The fabulous attention to detail made me nostalgic for that time and place, and by extension for Delhi itself.

Post-intermission, the lead pair are in the throes of a surreal love. The beautifully composed shots are almost poetry in motion, and the mood is set by some soulful numbers. Ali walks a fine line in depicting this love. It is other-worldly, and beatific, and Jordan and Heer are consumed by it. We get that this is a great romance, but Ali keeps this almost transcendental passion tethered in the real world with a skillful screenplay, so we, as viewers, are still engaged in the pair’s lives. It is proof of Ali’s artistry that he manages to bind together an interesting story with a depiction of such an intense romance, and still keep this film balanced, not letting it bogged down by either the pragmatic or the ethereal.

Credit also goes to Ranbir Kapoor who gives it his all. He is dorky as the young student, suffused with angst as the bearded Jordan, and oh-so-broken-heartedly in love. He lends his character charm and wit and innocence and carries the film. American model Nargis Fakhri will not will any awards for her weak acting skills (but then this is Bollywood, so she might), but she is a luminous beauty, and well-suited to the role. It is not hard to imagine that she, with her glowing good looks, is the object of such an intense passion. Kumud Mishra brought Khatana’s character to life wonderfully, Aditi Rao Hydari has a small role as Sheena, and Shammi Kapoor looked fragile in his last film appearance as Ustad Jameel Khan.

I must also applaud the soundtrack. Rahman is a true genius, but his brilliance comes through in fits and spurts. In Rockstar fortunately, he delivers. “Jo bhi main” is wonderful, and “Kun faya kun” is awe-inspiring; it is of the caliber of his earlier “Yeh jo des hai”(Swades), “Khwaja mere Khwaja”(Jodha-Akbar) and “Jaage hain”(Guru) numbers. With lyrics by Irshad Kamil, and Mohit Chauhan’s voice (among others) this is an outstanding soundtrack.

This was quite a film. I fear that some of you might find the second half a tad “flighty”, but I quite loved it. Go, see it!

Kidwise : Some scenes of semi-nudity, and love-making make it unsuitable for the younger set. Children younger than 15 may not “get” the film, and the whole love rigmarole.

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dozens of crew members. She’d learnt this trick while trying to keep her neighbours from disturbing her at night. The walls in her shared, shabby house didn’t conceal the lovemaking sounds from the next room. She thought she could make some noises of her own. That would shame the husband-wife couple to sleep.

The girl, once Reshma, now Silk of the semi-porn screen, keeps her blouse low, saree lifted up enough, to reveal round breasts, deep cleavage, ‘thunder thighs’ (wherever that expression comes from), besides a jiggly belly, proud girth, chubby cheeks, long silken hair: basically a female form that unites collective fantasies of the provincial male.

The Indian man derives his desires from ancient sculptures, the kinds that make for ruins in caves of Khajuraho or Ajanta-Ellora. Silk is that for the silver screen. This is her story. Or one of the human race, as the narrator says: “Look at history, two things don’t change: man dominates, woman causes aafat (calamity)!” Marx was obviously wrong about class struggles!

This narrator is a filmmaker-actor (Emraan Hashmi), stung by the stunning success of Silk’s odd, soft-core stuff. He’s an honest director. His producer’s a practical man. There is honesty in the porn type material the producer peddles as well. It’s unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a movie because it gave him a hard-on. Female critic will probably sense exploitation. Silk couldn’t care less. She collects only photos of hers that appear in the press.

Her journey to infamy involves a mix of circumstance, coincidence, and her own resilience, as is true for all success stories. In short: she lands up on a film set. Movie urgently needs a back-up dancer. Second-unit director goes nuts shooting her curvy figure. Main director (Hashmi) throws the song away. Producer finds it after the film’s bombed on day one, adds it in. She gets noticed, becomes a star of sorts: lonely, reckless, focused, ambitious. She loses her mind, as many do, only when she begins to take her own myths too seriously.

‘Fem-jep’ (female in jeopardy) is a popular American film genre. Where the heroine goes through man-hell throughout, and supposedly sympathetic male audiences, psychologists suspect, secretly enjoy this without feeling any guilt! Madhur Bhandarkar is the patron saint of this genre in Hindi pics (Chandni Bar, Fashion etc). This is not one of those movies. Silk pretty much deserves what she gets.

How much of this belongs to the suicidal southern phenomenon Silk Smitha, whose life this film is apparently based on, it’s hard to tell. Bharati Pradhan, a veteran film journalist who’d interviewed Smitha before, says the character comes quite close. We spoke at the interval. The difference between Silk in this movie and, say, a Mallika Sherawat or Mamta Kulkarni in real life, is that after tasting moderate success from below-the-radar semi sleaze, most attempt to gentrify themselves through the mainstream: convert infamy into lady-like fame. Silk did not.

She seeks no respect, attaches herself to a top actor, remains protected from other leeches. This is true for so many Indian heroines. Only repressed middle classes pick up glossies to marvel at promiscuous sex lives of filmies. The show-world is what it is.

Anju Mahindru plays a gossip mag editor, chronicling bedrooms of the movie industry. We’re supposed to be in Madras. The location is obviously fuzzy. The time line’s not. It is the ‘80s, and it could well be Bollywood. The vocabulary, 'tuning' (euphemism for getting it on), 'baby' (for the heroine), are so ‘Bollywood’ from the time.

Movies survive on songs shot with earthen pots and hip-shakes (matkas, jhatkas). The track, Ooh la la is so Jeetendra’s Mawali (1983), you want to instantly move to it, in your own dream sequence, as Jack and Jill roll down the hill, oranges fall on the female bosom. Clearly the filmmakers have grown up on these drugs. Memories from adolescence make for purest inspirations. We remember these films now as if they were from another planet. It’s endearing. Societies that leapfrog within a couple of decades find their ancient history too soon.

The film however, even when not mimicking its subject, somewhat retains its ‘80s feel: excessive Decalogue, often loaded with double entendres, some loud scenes with actors always in a state of emergency, and the “serial kisser” (Emraan Hashmi) who must land a Sufi song, and a girl’s lips to satisfy his core audiences. Sometimes we remain suspended too much in disbelief. It starts to match the film within the film! This irony is oddly intriguing. It won’t be lost on anyone.

Meanwhile, the sexy, sexagenarian hero, “one lakh a day, one-take artiste” Smashing Surya (Naseeruddin Shah, hilarious) with black spongebob on his head plays a college boy. He looks for three vital elements in a script: sister, rape, revenge. The well-meaning actor-director (Hashmi) is frustrated still.

Just a few smart male actors can completely change the face of a commercial, star-driven film industry. Looking at the one playing the female protagonist here, Vidya Balan – Paa, Ishqiya, No One Killed Jessica, and this – it appears, that change could well originate from the leading lady instead.  This is Balan’s, or for that matter any contemporary Bollywood heroine's, ballsiest role so far.

Though Conrad Hilton didn’t put it this way, Silk (or Balan) concludes – There are three things you need for a successful film: entertainment, entertainment, entertainment. Over here, “I am the entertainment.” She is absolutely right, beyond first-rate.

The Dirty Picture
Director: Milan Luthria
Actors: Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi
Rating: ***

Desi Boyz Movie Review

There were a few reasons one would have been looking forward to the release of Desi Boyz. Not only did the movie mark the return of the two hunks following the success of Garam Masala in 2005,Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, but it was also heavily anticipated because it would carry on the run of successes of male-centric films. The last few years have seen a number of such films; Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Delhi Belly and 3 Idiots to name a few. With fresh looking promos which have created a lot of excitement, Desi Boyz was sure to be a film to watch… or was it?

The main focus of the movie is the “brother from a hotter mother” friendship between two gentlemen living in London’s Canary Wharf, Nick (John Abraham) and Jerry (Akshay Kumar). Nick, an MBA graduate, has an office job and an apartment where both he and Jerry reside. Jerry, on the other hand, does a few odd jobs here and there but doesn’t have much stability apart from that. The two couldn’t be more opposite. Recession hits them both and they are forced to become male escorts to ensure they both have money coming in and, more importantly, to show Jerry can get custody of his nephew, Veer, following the sad deaths of his sister and brother-in-law. Problems arise when Nick’s girlfriend, Radhika (Deepika Padukone), catches the duo red-handed.

As an overall benchmark, it would be safe to say that the movie has its good and bad moments. The plot is stronger in some places more than others and this is perhaps where the film falls short. Once it grabs your attention, it’s unable to keep it all the time. However, it has to be said that the freshness and contemporary feel given to the sets and locations is effective for the plot. Filmed in various locations in the UK such as Brighton and Docklands, the backdrops of the film are one of the few plus points.

As performances go, Abraham and Kumar share a truly exceptional chemistry on-screen. They both look great in Desi Boyz, good enough to give the newbies a run for their money. Their performances were admirable but it would be wrong to say that the roles were in any way challenging for either of them. Padukone and Abraham’s new jodi is one that should go far. They not only compliment each other in appearance but also seem to tie in well with one another performance-wise. Chitrangda Singh, who plays Kumar’s love interest, is a much-needed breath of fresh air. Her pairing with the Khiladi is also a good one and should be taken notice of. Singh’s performance as a sexy university lecturer ticks all the boxes, but quite frankly, there wasn’t much in the role to be able to judge the kind of talent she will prove to be according to the forthcoming films she chooses to sign. The child-star, Shraman Jain, who plays Jerry’s nephew, truly shines.

The film also incorporates a few cameo appearances that are worth a mention. Sanjay Dutt plays the “owner” of the Desi Boyz brand and the background theme music of Khalnayak makes a dismal attempt at authenticity. Omi Vaidya brings memories of 3 Idiots while playing Radhika’s (Padukone’s) date. British comedian Jeff Mirfak can be seen as the boss of a fast-food joint that Jerry works at.

The soundtrack of Desi Boyz, although consisting of some preppy and feel-good songs, won’t be one that stays in the audiences’ hearts and minds for very long. Having said that, the popularity of the tracks has gathered momentum over the weeks coming up to the release of the film, namely the title track (featuring Abraham and Kumar topless), ‘Jhak Maar Ke’ and ‘Allah Maaf Kare’.

To conclude, it’s wrong to say that Desi Boyz will have you filling up with tears or laughing until your stomach hurts. In fact, it is a movie that sits very neatly between those two extremes in that it will make you laugh out loud in some places and it will also make you feel a little emotional in a few too. Nevertheless, the film’s underlying theme of friendship does well to bring warmth to the heart. Desi Boyz will leave you feeling a little bit more thankful for the friends who remain loyal even behind your back.

East meets west

East meets west

Bollywood star aims to inspire homegrown heroes

MUMBAI — Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for the release of his new special effects-packed film, hoping it will trigger a spate of Hollywood-style superhero movies in India.

"Ra.One", which hits screens at the Hindu festival of light Diwali on October 26, has cost more than one billion rupees ($20 million) to make and is one of the most ambitious -- and expensive -- films in Indian cinema history.

Khan says that the film -- in which he stars as G.One, who saves humanity from evil villain, Ra.One -- has more special effects than James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster "Avatar" and will mark a shift in the domestic movie industry.

"This film is one of a kind," Khan told reporters in India's entertainment capital Mumbai this week. "I feel (it) will take the Indian film industry one step forward from what we have been doing.

"After this film, I feel there will be other Indian superheroes in our films and many more actors to follow."

The 45-year-old is one of the triumvirate of Khans who has ruled Bollywood since the 1990s, carving a niche as a bankable romantic lead through movies like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (The Braveheart Gets The Bride).

But he has been eclipsed recently by his namesakes Aamir and Salman, who have both set box office records with works such as "3 Idiots", "Dabangg" (Fearless) and "Bodyguard".

Shah Rukh Khan's last high-profile film was "My Name Is Khan" in 2009, which was hailed by its studio at the time as Bollywood's first, truly international picture, yet it was more successful abroad than at home.

The "Om Shanti Om" star may say he is not worried about whether his latest venture is a success, but his publicity drive -- from video game launches to marketing tie-ups and a dedicated YouTube channel -- suggests otherwise.

For the time being, he has preferred to talk about how India should have its own superheroes -- and that the country is now well-placed to do so.

"Why should it be that it is only America that has superhero films? We (India) are the largest film-producing country in the world and I feel we need our own," he said.

"We need to make Harry Potters, Supermen and Spidermen here, just like we did earlier in films like 'Krrish' or 'Drona'."

The last big Indian superhero film was "Endhiran" (Robot), starring Tamil-language superstar Rajinikanth. It was dubbed into Hindi and broke box office records.

"Krrish" (2006), starring Hrithik Roshan, was the last successful Hindi-language superhero flick, while "Drona" (Saviour) -- a Diwali offering with Abhishek Bachchan in 2008 -- failed to excite cinema-goers.

Both were big budget productions and made use of domestic firms specialising in computer-generated imagery (CGI), whose post-production expertise has seen them increasingly courted by Hollywood.

Khan's own production and distribution company, Red Chillies Entertainment, has a special effects division.

Previous Western-style superhero films include a version of Hollywood's "Superman" and "Mr India", about a villain who steals a scientist's formula for invisibility.

But Indian directors, television producers and animators have preferred to look to Hindu mythology for their superheroes, particularly the monkey god Hanuman or the battle between kings Ravana and Rama.

For Khan, "Ra.One", which is also being released in 3D, shows how India can now compete with the best in the world.

"'Ra.One' is a salute to India's technical expertise," he told the Times of India newspaper in a September 26 interview. "People across the globe contributed to its making -- but India was the nerve centre."

I've matured as an individual: John

NEW DELHI: They say life is the best teacher and it seems Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham believes in this. The actor is not sulking about his break up with Bipasha Basu and says he has matured over the years as he has learnt to accept the realities of life with a smile.

“I have matured enough in life. It’s not necessarily with a woman, but every relationship in life matures you as an individual. So, I am sitting here before you guys as a much more mature individual,” said John who split with Bipasha Basu earlier this year after an eight-year relationship.

“Earlier, may be three years ago, I would get upset about personal questions asked to me. Today, I am sitting, smiling, answering everything because it’s a fact of life,” said John.

The 38-year-old says he is not sulking and utilising the time to spend some quality time with his parents.

“I am just happy that I have time by myself. Honestly, once I became an actor in 2003, I did not spend enough time with my parents. I will be very honest, when we get into relationships and into our career, we forget that we have parents. We don’t give them time,” he said.

“I am spending as much time as possible with my parents because they are not doing very well physically. So, I am trying to spend as much time to just make out for all the lost time,” he added.

The actor is preparing for the release of his next — “Force”, which hits the screens Sep 30. He will also feature in “Desi Boyz”, “Housefull 2″ and “Shootout at Wadala”.

Bollywood hails Anna Hazare's victory

Anna Hazare ended his 12-day fast Sunday morning and a lot of Bollywood celebrities -- from megastar Amitabh Bachchan to social activist-actress Shabana Azmi -- expressed their, happiness calling it "a moment of greatest pride" and "a new beginning".

Hazare, who began his fast Aug 16 morning, agreed to break his fast after parliament Saturday broadly agreed to three key demands of his civil society group to battle corruption.

The celebrities took to Twitter to express their feelings.

Here is what they had to say:

Amitabh Bachchan: To know that such individuals inhabit our nation is a moment of the greatest pride. But to know what they feel is incredible!! ...all praise to the spirit of the one man... that he inhabits our land and feels for it.

Shabana Azmi: To a new beginning. Let's applaud Anna for leading the people of India into a nonviolent show of strength.I'm proud to be an Indian.Jai Ho

Abhishek Bachchan: One man unites an entire nation. Peacefully. #salute

Bipasha Basu: Anna is our true leader and his spirit has made everyone conscious that we can do away with corruption and need not accept it as a part of our lives. Big step forward for India and all of us!

Raveena Tandon: 'Haazaaron saal jiyo Anna Hazare!!' (Long Live Anna Hazare).

Dia Mirza: Thank you Annaji Hazare for the awakening. I was silent earlier because I was not in an agreement with the method adopted by certain people around Anna. Grateful we've found a middle path! I am proud to have witnessed the India that I have in the last 11 days. Even more proud of parliamentarians who upheld democracy.

Shekhar Kapur: Woke to a new dawn, a new freedom and saw a distant star of hope shining brighter and closer to every Indian heart. Anna can now rest as nation's youth have heeded his call. 64 years of system will not change overnight so we need to be vigilant. Anna's greatest achievement is to show the people of India that they can take charge of their own destiny.

Hrithik Roshan: My respect and congratulations to the people of India!

Shruti Seth: Anna Hazare has done what none of us thought possible. For better or worse that time will tell. You've made the public realise their power.

Riteish Deshmukh: ANNA stands tall today- PEOPLE stand tall today- INDIA stands tall today- a day to remember

Farhan Akhtar: First step taken in the right direction. My heart is full of gratitude for Anna. It is a victory of the people and for the democratic process.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Every generation needs a new revolution. Hats off to Annaji. Jai Hind.

Lara Dutta: Anna's fight is in every home. This will impact everyone of us for years to come! In my life, I hope I'm able to keep this alive in my small way.

Anupam Kher: Thank you Anna. Thank you #Jan Lokpal team. And biggest thanks to the people of our Great Country for their courage and belief. Jai Ho.

Sonu Nigam: Our gratitude and prayers for Anna. Blessed to have met him and rejuvenate him with music on the historical day.

Aarakshan Movie Review

In the very first scene of AARAKSHAN, Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan), while giving a college interview, is made fun of because of his caste. He storms off the room, not before insulting the interviewees and the film begins on a high note. However, as the clock ticks, the graph of the film only heads South.

AARAKSHAN is about Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), who has been the pillar of a private college in Bhopal for more than 30 years. The idealistic principal believes in merit, but at the same time is considerate towards poor students who can't score great marks. Deepak who is immensely helped by Prabharkar, is in love with his daughter, Poorbi (Deepika Padukone). Sushant (Prateik) is a good friend of Poorbi and studies in the same college.

A comment in a newspaper on the Supreme Court's order on reservation lands Prabhakar in a tough spot. He resigns from his post giving way to the scheming Mithilesh Singh (Manometer Bajpai), who's part of the institute but concentrates more on his private coaching classes. Due to his evil plans, Prabhakar and his family are even forced to give up their home. Will Prabhakar be able to reclaim his life, is what ensues.

Based on the social issue of reservation, Prakash Jha's AARARSHAN has its heart at the right place. But it takes so long to convey its message that you run out of patience. The first half, despite taking too long (two back-to-back songs) to get to the central plot, is pretty good. The conflicts between the characters make for a compelling watch. But after the interval, Prakash loses his grip as the narrative just drags. It becomes laborious and repetitive watch, with the story moving at a snail's pace. The climax is too good to be true and fails to have a great impact.

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Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor dies

The Indian actor Shammi Kapoor has died aged 79.

His doctor, Bhupendra Gandhi, said Kapoor was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital two days ago in critical condition. He was on dialysis and died on Sunday of kidney failure.

Kapoor, one of Bollywood's Kapoor acting dynasty – his brothers Raj and Shashi were also successful actors, and his father, Prithviraj, was a theatre personality of the 1950s – was best known for his light-hearted roles.

Shammi Kapoor made his debut in Bollywood in 1953 and appeared in over 100 films including Junglee and Professor. He also appeared in "Brahmchari" and "Janwar."

He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Music Review | Imran Khan Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Movie Audio Review

Team and Expectations:
Coming from the Yash Raj Banner, the music from the album of its latest offering ‘Mere Borther Ki Dulhan’ too was expected to have chartbusters in it. The album was expected to have some sizzling chartbuster hits as it was touted to be a musical film. The music of the film is composed by Sohail Sen who has earlier composed music for ‘What’s Your Rashee?’ and the lyrics have been composed Irshad Kamil.

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Music Review | Imran Khan Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Movie Audio Review

Sonam Kapoor is happy to be experimenting

Last year it was Deepika Padukone who had an eventful year with as many as five of her films releasing one after another. Now the same could well hold true for Sonam Kapoor who started it all with Thank You but would also be seen in 'Mausam' and 'Players' before the end of year. She is happy though that at the least she is changing genres with each of these films and experimenting with her performance and look.  

Sonam Kapoor is happy to be experimenting

Katrina Kaif’s ghostly affair in a live-in relationship!

Mumbai: Imagine how it would feel living with Bollywood’s hottest property Katrina Kaif! A little birdie reveals that Kat has a live-in partner in her apartment and off late she has been keeping busy! And thanks to the privileged ones’ distraction for making the hottie turn up late for events and meetings and making her “Late Kat”!

 Katrina Kaif’s ghostly affair in a live-in relationship!

Jay Sean wants Anushka Sharma in his next video!

 Jay Sean wants Anushka Sharma in his next video!

Emraan Hashmi gets 'dirty' with Vidya Balan

After being tagged as the undisputed serial kisser of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi is now fast earning a reputation of being the biggest prankster too.

During the shoot of Ekta Kapoor's Dirty Picture in Hyderabad, the actor played a 'dirty' prank on the film's leading lady, Vidya Balan.

A source from the crew recounts, "One day, photo shoots were happening with Vidya, Emraan and Tushar (Kapoor) at the studio. While Vidya was shooting pictures in a complete Silk Smitha get up, with a plunging neckline and a short skirt, Emraan was fairly free and just hanging around. To get Vidya in the mood to shoot those sensuous pictures, some English music was being played."

While all this was happening, Emraan decided to pull a prank on Vidya. He held a glass of soft drink in his hands, pretended it was alcohol and started ogling at her. He even started winking and making faces at her.

"Vidya was baffled. Looking at the glass in Emraan's hand, she thought he was drunk and asked him not to distract her. To this, he quickly added, 'But what to do, you are looking very hot.' Vidya got really hassled with his behaviour and complained to the production managers," the source added.

She asked them to whisk him away, or she would leave. Seeing Vidya seething with rage, a production guy couldn't control himself and burst into laughter.

Soon everyone on the sets, including Emraan, joined him.

"Vidya was bewildered to see everyone laughing, but soon realised that she was made a bakra. She turned red with embarrassment, " the crew member said.

We wonder who Emraan's next victim will be.

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Salman, Katrina to join college

 Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif to enroll in Trinity college Dublin for the shoot of ''EK Tha Tiger''.

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Jacqueline dislikes Bollywood celebs on the ramp

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who chose to be in the front row for designer Gaurav Gupta at the ongoing Synergy1 Delhi Couture Week (DCW), feels that Bollywood celebrities are better off sitting in the front row rather than walking the ramp.

Jacqueline dislikes Bollywood celebs on the ramp

Ranbir gets stitches on forehead

 Ranbir Kapoor managed to injure his forehead during the shoot of Anurag Basu's Barfee. The gash was so deep that Ranbir had to get four to five stitches and the mark is permanent.

 

Ranbir gets stitches on forehead - Hindustan Times

Anushka Sharma angry with Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi steals Ranveer from Anushka Sharma in IIFA, Anushka Sharma rehearsed so much for the song ''Band Baaja Baraat'' but she could n't do upto the mark so she was taken out and Sonakshi was replaced this made Anushka so upset and it was before that Sonakshi said i love Ranveer and i love to date him in Karan's show.

To add more fuel Sonakshi replaced Anushka and did a romantic and sizzling song with Ranveer.


In IIFA Lisa Ray pronounced Anushka Sharma's name as Anushka Prasad which made her upset but Saran corrected her in no time.

Anushka Sharma got caught in Airport customs made big buzz all over media and she is all upset now..

Ansuhka Sharma i think Ranveer can console you..where is he ?

sonakshi sinha latest walk, sonakshi sinha ramp walk

sonakshi sinha latest walk, sonakshi sinha ramp walk

Sonakshi Sinha is the first one to appreciate Soonam Kapoor when she saw her walikng in the ramp for Manish Malhotra.

Soonam Kapoor was sizzling on the ramp recently Sonakshi Sinha was shouting awww when she saw her, Soonam could n't control her smile but it ended well.

Soonam Kapoor is so happy nowadays saying yes to whomever asking for a obligation, recently she set the ramp on fire and made everyone's jaw down with her ramp walk.

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Is Don 2 a message from Shah Rukh to Sunny?

 Is Don 2 a message from Shah Rukh to Sunny?

Emraan Hashmi and Mahesh Butt | Emraan Murder 2

 Emraan Hashmi and Mahesh Butt | Emraan Murder 2

Review: ‘Singham’ roars like a lion!

Mention cops in Bollywood and one film that time and again comes to mind is Amitabh Bachchan starred ‘Zanjeer,’ a cult, film noir in Bollywood style, which gave birth to the famous moniker - Angry Young Man. If ‘Zanjeer,’ and of late ‘Dabangg’ is your yardstick, then Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham’ comes out with flying colours, especially for a man who has been dabbling in laugh riots (read ‘Golmaal’ series), making an out-an-out action flick can be a huge challenge.

Starring stalwarts like Ajay Devgn, Prakash Raj and Kajal Agarwal, Shetty’s ‘Singham’ is not an ordinary cop story.

A remake of 2010 Tamil hit, ‘Singham’ is not only loud but also visceral. It has electrifying star cast and some high octane action stunts that leave you agog till the end of the film. It is the battle between good and bad, where Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn) is pitted against Jaikant Shirke (Prakash Raj) – an extortionist who embodies the evil nexus of crime and politics.


When an honest cop shoots himself for being falsely implicated in a case of corruption and his widow accuses Jaikant Shirke, the latter goes unscathed because of his political clout. Somewhere far across in Maharasthra-Goa border, Bajirao Singham is a no-nonsense cop and a one-man army. A venerated figure for the poor, downtrodden and innocent souls, Singham is the fate of criminals. When transferred to the city, Singham becomes the bane for wrongdoers as he beats the baddies to pulp. And yes, our cop has a six-pack too!

‘Singham’ is a masala pot-boiler which draws applause and whistles. The film has raw energy which makes it instantly likeable, thereby beguiling you with its own unique charm. Watch out for the exhilarating performance of Ajay Devgn and Prakash Raj.

Review:Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara opens with a scene in which a young man is on his knees, proposing to a girl he has known for no more than six months. The film ends with three buddies on the run from the bulls of Pampas in an affirmation of freedom from all baggage, professional, emotional and social. It can happen only in Spain.

Read more at: http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?id=637&albumname=Zindagi%20Na%20Milegi%20Dobara&cp

Jacqueline Fernandez sizzles on cover of M

Post the huge success of Murder 2, Jacqueline Fernandez is certainly on a high. The gorgeous Sri Lankan beauty features on the cover page of M magazine in their July issue and we bring you a snapshot of the same.

 Jacqueline Fernandez sizzles on cover of M

Bollywood lines up festival releases

Filmmakers are already looking forward to the festive season. Kicking it off will be Eid-ul-Fitr Aug 31, which will see Salman Khan's Bodyguard hit the theatres as Bollywood keeps up with the belief that festival times are big money spinners.

A few weeks after Eid will be another big festival, Diwali, Oct 26, which will see the release of Shah Rukh Khan's long awaited Ra.One .Read more at:http://movies.ndtv.com/

Rohit Shetty fools Kajal

Southern beauty Kajal Aggarwal who is making her debut opposite Ajay Devgn in the much anticipated SINGHAM directed by Rohit Shetty is generating a lot buzz in B-town already.

The actress who was spotted by the talented director for her brilliant performances in several hit movies down south was kicked and at the same time nervous to work with the Rohit-Ajay duo that she considers a dream team. And to her hard luck, Rohit and Ajay saw this slight nervousness as an opportunity of a prank and took the help of their Assistant Directors on the sets to do just that.

Now it so happened that on one particular day, the ADs were enacting a scene which Kajal was supposed to do along with Ajay. When they handed over the script to Kajal she felt something was fishy as the dialogues seemed a little weird to her at first. However, trusting the assistants and Rohit she went ahead and started rehearsing the scene.

CHECK OUT: SINGHAM Music Review

It was her introductory shot and she was supposed to yell Ajoba and run towards her on screen grand-dad. But Rohit asked her to yell Ajoba Badminton before running. Though skeptical, she did it anyway, only to realize that the unit had burst out laughing and Rohit and Ajay together had pulled a fast one on her.

Nonetheless, it helped the pretty actress to break the ice and get comfortable to working with the entire unit eventually.

SINGHAM is slated for a 22nd July release.

Shah Rukh Khan becomes a millionaire on twitter

He generated over 10,000 followers on Twitter within 24 hours of joining the microblogging site last year. Now, Bollywood's King Shah Rukh Khan has created another record by crossing the one million mark on twitter.

The 45-year-old actor joins the likes of Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, author/politician Shashi Tharoor and actress Priyanka Chopra who have all attained this feat.

“Celebrating the million mark by watching Bambi with my daughter. Feeling the warmth...thanx all. Love u,” Shah Rukh tweeted.

Last month Chopra became the first Bollywood actress to have over a million followers on Twitter. Other Bollywood celebrities who are on the verge of breaking the milion mark on twitter are Amitabh Bachchan who has 897,659 followers and actor Salman Khan with 817,568 followers.

 Shah Rukh Khan becomes a millionaire on twitter

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