April 2007
Monthly Archive
Vande Matharam is Aruvadai in Tamil
Posted on Apr 29 2007 | Tagged as: Tamil World, Mallu World, Tamil Movies, Malayalam Movies
After a long time, Mammootty is acting in a bilingual film. Directed by Karthi, a debutante, the film has Sneha doing the female lead.
The first schedule of the film Aruvadai titled Vande Matharam in Malayalam was completed in Chennai last week.
The director was considering the same title initially for the Tamil version, but it looks as if he backed off when he realized that the name isn’t Tamil enough to claim tax exemptions.
And so he finally fixed the title of the Tamil film as Aruvadai.
I am not ready for serious cinema…..(Priyanka)
Posted on Apr 29 2007 | Tagged as: Bollywood-Indian
There was a rumour that you didn’t want to be associated with Big Brother after the release.
Big Brother was the film where I gave the first shot of my career, so it’s a special film. I still remember that shot. I was 18 then and terribly nervous. I cried because I was afraid I might not have done it well. But we re-shot almost the entire movie over the last six months before its release last week. And now, even that scene has been redone.
How was it reinterpreting the same character after a gap of three years?
I understood my character a lot better when we re-shot the film. It’s a very real character, unlike many of my other roles. This is a girl from a simple middle class family, grounded, strong, and one who tries to hold on to her family through tough situations.
Big Brother’s director Guddu Dhanoa has said that after three years, he found you have become a one-take actress. Do you take that as a compliment? Or would you rather be a perfectionist, who insists on multiple takes?
I was doing the film a second time. I knew the story and character well and so I could bring an intensity to my characterisation. I take the director’s observation as a compliment because you cannot be a one-take actor if you are not a perfectionist.
How was it working with Sunny Deol? Is there any actor you would want to be paired with?
Working with Sunny Deol brought back special memories, as he was my first co-star. But two actors I would like to work with are Saif (Ali Khan) and Aamir (Khan). They are the only two current actors with whom I haven’t worked yet.
You have been a judge at various beauty pageants and are a former winner yourself. Do you agree that these contests are nothing more than tickets to Bollywood?
Winning a beauty pageant gives you access to Bollywood. But beyond that, you are still a newcomer till you gain the audience’s acceptance and prove your worth. It’s not a ticket to Bollywood. So, as a judge of the recent Miss India beauty pageant, I made sure that we picked the girls who had the brains and who deserved to win. I think it’s very important to have intelligence. Being an actor today is not just about mouthing lines. It is also about image management and tackling the media.
Your somersaults at a recent award show had Karan Johar calling you India’s Lara Croft. Is it a conscious decision to do your own stunts?
I am very fond of adventure sports, which encourage you to push yourself to the extreme. I do my own stunts because as an actor I think I am able to understand my character better than a stuntperson. I do my stunts as far as permissible. For instance, for my character in Drona, I had to learn a Sikh martial art called gatka, which needs precision skills. It involves a lot of complex movements using the kirpan. As part of my training programme, I had to fight an entire group of people using a sword.
I haven’t yet reached the point where I can go the serious cinema way. Though I have finally had box-office successes, I still have to do a lot to consolidate my position as a commercial actor.
What matters to you more the banner or the script?
The banner definitely comes before the script. If you have a good script but not the wherewithal to make it, then it’s a waste. A big banner has the potential to market and pull a film through, which is very essential today. And a great banner has to have great scripts to keep its reputation intact.
Does Aitbaar remain a one-off experiment as of now?
I am yet to come across a script
with negative shades that are as engaging as Aitbaar. Once that happens,
I really don’t mind playing any character, whether it’s grey, black, white,
blue or pink.
Are you acting in the sequel to Krrish, beginning next year?
That’s still under consideration, so I can’t say anything now.
After Salaam-e-Ishq and Big Brother, what’s on your platter this year?
I am playing a female bodyguard in Drona. It’s an unconventional role that your average Hindi film heroine doesn’t get to do. I think women can be as good bodyguards as men though we don’t have many role models. I am also doing Love Story 2050, a sci-fi film set in Mumbai and New York, and Rumi Jaffery’s God Tussi Great Ho with Salman Khan and Amitji.
Is there any particular genre you would like to do?
I haven’t done a completely romantic film yet. I would really like to do a period film as well.
You were supposed to do Meena Kumari’s role in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Is it still on?
Sahib Bibi’ has run into a roadblock at the producer’s end though I am still keen on the project.
Which are the Indian actresses you consider your role models?
My all-time top three favourite actresses are Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi and Kajol. I also admire Jaya (Bachchan) aunty and Nargisji a lot.
Asin moves to Mumbai…………..
Posted on Apr 29 2007 | Tagged as: Tamil World, Tamil Movies
Asin, the ‘numero uno’ Kollywood heroine is all set to take Bollywood by storm! The actress has moved lock,stock and barrel from Chennai to Mumbai, as Asin gets ready to be the heroine of Aamir Khan in A.R Murgadoss directed Hindi remake of his Tamil blockbuster Ghajini which starts rolling from May 7.
And the big news according to Bollywood grapevine is that Asin is also being considered by Boney Kapoor (Sridevi’s husband) to star opposite Salman Khan for his remake of Pokkiri her big Tamil hit with Vijay early this year. Besides these two mega projects, Asin is the front runner for hot-shot director Rakesh Mehra’s (Rang De Basanti fame) ambitious project Dilli-6, with a top hero.
Namitha Hot Pictures……
Posted on Apr 28 2007 | Tagged as: The Tamil Actress, Namitha Photos, The Telugu Actress, Namitha Photos
Of the latest crop of glam dolls, Namitha is quite the rage with a bagful of films. Namitha is presently doing a Telugu film called Aiyta Enta. It means ‘So What?’ Wonder so what? Well, the shooting for a particularly raunchy song in the movie was held closed doors in Hyderabad. The grapevine has it that Namitha demanded and was paid Rs. 5 lakhs extra for this song. We wonder where she is heading for!
Namitha Closs Up Images….
Posted on Apr 28 2007 | Tagged as: The Tamil Actress, Namitha Photos, The Telugu Actress, Namitha Photos
Namitha is reportedly upset about this fact and has even agreed to reduce her fees if cast opposite any of the leading young stars. Namitha’s wish has been granted in a film called Taxi driver, where Namitha plays the lead opposite Prashanth. GTV which is Prashanth’s favorite banner is producing this film as well. The comedy track is performed by Vivek who plays the role of a Mumbaiwala.
Abhi Ash Marriage Ceremony Images……..
Posted on Apr 28 2007 | Tagged as: Bollywood-Indian, Bollywood Moviez, The Bollywood Actress, Aishwarya Rai photos
The big day has finally arrived and the bride Ash and groom Abhi are contented and happy to tie the knot. The festivities began on 18 April and will culminate with the wedding on 20 April. There was revelry and celebration bollywood style for the sangeet, mehndi and now for the wedding too. Only a select few like Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Sanjay Dutt, Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Sonali Bendre etc from bollywood were invited for this happy but private occasion. The media and crazy fans were kept at bay. However no one could exclude themselves from this joyous occasion and fans from all over the city trooped in to catch a glimpse of Ash, Abhi and other bollywood celebs.
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Shilpa Shetty Images………..
Posted on Apr 27 2007 | Tagged as: The Bollywood Actress, Shilpa Shetty Photos
At the age of 31 years, Shilpa Shetty got an opportunity to be a part of the highly popular British Realty TV show ‘Celebrity Big Brother’. Celebrity Big Brother 2007 was the fifth series of the United Kingdom reality television series Celebrity Big Brother, a spin-off of Big Brother. Shilpa Shetty was reportedly paid close to 1 million dollars to be a part of this show. Shilpa Shetty was also the first Indian origin participant of the show since its inception. Little did Shilpa Shetty stand a chance of winning this show when she first entered it and she was tipped to be one of the first housemates to be evicted. Other star housemates included Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd, Jack Tweed, Jermaine Jackson (brother of Michael Jackson), Dirk Benedict, Singer Ian “H” Watkins and former S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara. Bookmakers in UK gave her the lowest chance of winning the show.
Nisha Kothari Hot Images…
Posted on Apr 27 2007 | Tagged as: The Bollywood Actress, The Tamil Actress, The Telugu Actress, Nisha Kothari Photos, Nisha Kothari
Ram Gopal Varma is known for pairing up with Urmila and Antara Maali off screen. They claim that they have been in industry only with the blessings of RGV. Now, Nisha Kothari joins the list.Nisha Kothari is now acting in three films on Factory Banner. They are ‘Darna Mana Hai’, ‘Shiva 2006′ and ‘Go’.
While Nisha Kothari is playing a sexy ghost in the film ‘Darna Mana Hai’, Nisha Kothari would be a Crime News Reporter in ‘Shiva 2006′. And in the film ‘Go’Nisha Kothari is playing the role of an 18 year old girl. Gossips make rounds that Nisha is not at all claiming any remuneration from RGV but takes whatever he gives. The loyalty is making her continue with more offers on ‘Factory banner.
Nisha says that she likes the films Bombay, Roja and Dilse and watched those many a time ever since their release.
