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NEWS: Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh to play siblings

2013-10-03T11:45:00.000-04:00

Contrary to reports, it is Priyanka Chopra, a trusted and luscious lieutenant of Farhan Akhtar's production company (she is the resident heroine of their Don series), and not Anushka Sharma who has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Zoya Akhtar's next directorial venture.

The film is a story of a strong bonding between a brother and a sister. And Priyanka's brother in Zoya's film would be played by none other than Ranveer Singh.

A bit of an odd casting calculation, considering the two play paramours in Yash Raj Film's 'Gunday'. Says a source close to Ranveer, "They are both very accomplished young talents. They will look as convincing as siblings and lovers."

To rewind a bit, Zoya wanted to cast real-life cousins Ranbir and Kareena Kapoor as siblings in her film. The two rejected the offer as too gimmicky.

Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor to shoot for Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Haider'

2013-10-02T12:00:00.000-04:00

Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and Tabu have been roped in for Vishal Bhardwaj's ambitious next in the Shakespeare triology 'Haider', which is an Indian adaptation of Hamlet.

While Tabu has already been a part of this triology as the Lady Macbeth in Vishal's 'Maqbool' in 2003, Shahid will be pairing up with the director after the 2009 film 'Kaminey'. The Kapoor boy will be essaying the lead role of Hamlet while Shraddha and Tabu's role are still being kept under wraps. Hamlet is the story of a son of a former king who takes revenge from his uncle and the then King Claudius for snatching away the throne by murdering his father.

The Indian version of this Shakespearan tragedy will be shot in the beautiful locales around Kashmir and is slated to go on floors by the end of 2013.

Deepika Padukone ‘The People’s Queen’

2013-09-20T16:12:00.000-04:00

According to a recent survey conducted online Deepika Padukone has been declared as the most searched-for actress across various search engines.

Deepika has been hitting the news and acquiring new titles, expanding her list of achievements incessantly. 2013 for her has been a list of blockbusters such as ‘Race 2’, ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ and the recent ‘Chennai Express’ boasting her mark as the first actress to have a hat-trick in a single year. Surpassing the 500crore mark with ‘Chennai Express’ she now has Sanjay Leela Bansali’s ‘Ram Leela and ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ with Rajinikant lined up. Both upcoming movies have already left a wave of their presence on the web world. One of the most coveted actresses in Bollywood, it is no surprise that she tops the list as the most searched-for person.

Her string of titles including World’s Sexiest Woman (FHM), Most Desirable Woman (TOI), Most Fashionable Star (Filmfare) and now with the most searched-for actress online, she for sure has left the public enchanted. With a smile that lights up the silver screen and eyes that leave all mesmerized, Deepika’s recent hat-trick has set a wide gap between her and her rivals. Acting skills, 3 record-breaking hits in a year, stunning looks and devotedly crazy fans, this Bollywood actress truly has it all.

Rishi Rich Project Reunion Party

2013-09-20T15:44:00.000-04:00

Rishi Rich Project Reunion Party

VIP’s were out in force to witness the reunion of the three biggest music icons that the UK has ever produced! Jay Sean, Juggy D and Rishi Rich gathered with 100’s of family and friends to celebrate 10 years of the Rishi Rich Project at a secret venue in the heart of London’s West End.

The Rishi Rich Project made huge noise back in the early noughties with the hit single ‘Dance With You’ (Tere Naal Nachna) that reached number 12 in the official UK charts in 2003 paving the way and inspiring numerous other Asian artists to reach into the mainstream music market.

Rishi says of the adventure: “It’s been one hell of a ride and It’s amazing being back with Jay and Juggy. We’re now working on some new tracks for the UK as well as some stuff for India and the US. Good vibes!”

Jay added: “It’s so brilliant being back in the studio with my brothers. We knew we had to celebrate RRP style and throw a party to mark the 10 years since we first entered the national charts. It was a perfect evening spent with family, friends and some industry people too”.

The party rocked into the early hours with ‘Panjabi Hit Squad’ behind the decks as well as the original Rishi Rich Project DJ ‘Mr Mak’ and ended up with the RRP trio randomly taking to the stage to deliver a live rendition of Dance With You followed by Don Dee and Juggy D singing another huge hit ‘Nahin Jeena’.

Juggy summed up the event: “Fantastic evening! We've all had an amazing ten years both together and individually, It was inevitable that we were gonna get back together and what better way to announce our reunion than on our 10year anniversary. We are grateful for all the support that we have had over the years and thanks to everyone who attended".

The team at ExclusiveCakes4U provided a delicious three-tier cake adorned with images of the stars and sparklers to conclude the evening.

Guests on the night included Mentor, Ameet Chana, Preeya Kalidas, Annie Khalid, Ash King, Raj & Pablo, Radio 1 DJ Nihal, Corrie from Damage, H Dhami, Navin Kundra, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Radio LDN’s Sunny & Shay, Madhu of Signature Dancers, Abbas Hasan, Kanika Kapoor, Alan Sampson, Jags Klimax and a host of others

SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT TO PLAY THE MALE LEAD IN YRF Film

2013-09-17T00:42:00.001-04:00

SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT TO PLAY THE MALE LEAD IN

YASH RAJ FILMS & SHEKHAR KAPUR’S “PAANI”

Monday, 16 September 2013: The hunt for the male lead in PAANI is over!

Close on the heels of his outstanding and realistic performance in SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE, both Shekhar Kapur and Aditya Chopra had no hesitation in confirming Sushant Singh Rajput to play the lead in PAANI.

Speaking about the actor, Shekhar Kapur said, “Sushant is one of the most inspiring young actors to emerge out of India. It’s going to be an exciting director-actor collaboration with him on Paani.”

The film is based in a future world where wars over water have broken out. Water is now owned by International Corporations who use thirst as a weapon of control. In one such future city, a young love story breaks all the rules and in the ensuing war, water flows back to its people. The film will have a strong Indian and Western star cast. Sushant will be joined by a young leading actress from the west.

The film, Produced by Aditya Chopra and Directed by Shekhar Kapur, will be shot in India and overseas. Music is by A. R. Rahman.

PAANI goes on floor mid-2014.

NEW POSTER: Ramleela

2013-09-16T03:25:00.001-04:00

SPECIAL: Bollywood express their shock over Jiah Khan unexpected death

2013-06-04T11:15:00.001-04:00

NEWS: BollywoodHungama.com Journalist FARIDOON SHAHRYAR shows his true Talent

2013-04-29T01:14:00.000-04:00

Hey guys

Hope you are doing well.

My good friend and your very own Bollywood Hungama Coorespondent FARIDOON SHAHRYAR recently released a music video of his track 'Palkon Ko Bhigoyen Kaise', a ghazal written by his father Prof
Shahryar (Jnanpith Award winning Urdu poet and the lyricist of
Muzaffar Ali's Umrao Jaan). The music has been given by his friend
Navneet while his wife Aarefa has directed the video and he has sung it.

The video has been shot in Tokyo (Japan), Sarawak (Malaysia) and
Mumbai.

Check out the links of his music and photos of Faridoon interviewing top Bollywood Celebrities below and let spread the word :)

Bollywood Hungama Link

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/showing/specials/sort/What's%20New/id/1792606
YouTube Link on Artist Aloud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-S2YOQx2w

Five Ghazals/Nazms of my father have been launched by India's premiere
online music portal artistaloud.com as part of an online Ghazal/Rock
album 'Palkon Ko Bhigoyen Kaise'

1) Palkon Ko Bhigoyen Kaise
2) Shab-e-gham Kya Karen
3) Naseem-e-soobh Ro Rahi Hai Waadiye Gulaab Mein
4) Khwaab Se Rishta
5) Wo Andheri Raat Ki Chaap Thi

1) itunes for people who want to buy it in the overseas territory

https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/palkon-ko-bhigoyen-kaise-ep/id598692127

2) Artist Aloud for people who want to buy in India

http://www.artistaloud.com/artists/Faridoon-Shahryar/36904

3) SMS FARIDOON to 54646 for mobile downloads within India

Sanjay Dutt goes to Jail for 5 Years

2013-03-21T15:19:00.004-04:00

The Supreme Court delivered a final verdict on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's part in the bomb blasts that ripped Mumbai apart in 1993 has. Dutt, who was charged with illegal possession of arms and was sentenced to six years in jail in 2007, has now been handed a reduced term of five years. He has already served 18 months of his sentence.

The son of actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, Sanjay Dutt was born on July 29, 1959 and went to The Lawrence School, Sanawar. He burst upon Bollywood in 1981's Rocky, and was hailed as the next big thing. Three days before the film's premiere, his mother Nargis died after a long and painful battle with cancer. Dutt then starred in a string of hit films including Vidhaata, Main Awara Hoon, Naam and Kabzaa. His performances in Sadak and Saajan were singled out for praise.

In June 1993, Sanjay Dutt's role as the ant-hero in the superhit Khalnayak earned him praise from the critics and he received a Filmfare Best Actor nomination. But, just three weeks before the film released, he was arrested and charged with involvement in the bombings Sanjay Dutt was in and out of jail over the next four years and was finally released on bail in 1997. All the while, films he'd already shot for continued to release. These included Aatish and Vijeta. Dutt made a comeback in Ram Gopal Varma's Daud, opposite Urmila Matondkar, now considered a cult classic. In 1999, the award-winning Vaastav fetched Sanjay Dutt a Filmfare Best Actor award for playing a gangster, a role that he would be frequently cast in, most recently as crime lord Kancha Cheena in 2012's remake of Agneepath.

Despite settling into the role of Bollywood's favourite tough guy, Sanjay Dutt also displayed a flair for comedy in the blockbusterMunnabhai films, and for drama in Parineeta and Shabd. He is often part of ensemble casts, in movies like Shootout At Lokhandwala, Dus and Department. This year, Sanjay Dutt has already shot for Peekay and the remake of Zanjeer. He is meant to star in Munnabhai Chale Delhi, the third in the hit series co-starring Arshad Warsi.

Sanjay Dutt also has a failed tryst with politics. In 2009, he announced that he would fight the Lok Sabha elections as a Samajwadi Party candidate. He withdrew his candidacy when the Supreme Court refused to suspend his conviction in the Mumbai blasts case and was appointed General Secretary of the party instead. The next year, he quit the party - and politics, in general.

Sanjay Dutt has been married thrice. In 1987, he married actress Richa Sharma who died nine years later of a brain tumour. Their daughter, Trishala, lives in the United States. In 1998, Dutt married model Rhea Pillai. They divorced in 2005. In 2008, he married Maanyata. Twins Iqra and Shahraan were born in 2010. Sanjay Dutt's sisters are Congress MP Priya and Namrata, who is married to former actor Kumar Gaurav.

PROMO: Babli Badmaash

2013-03-14T23:05:00.000-04:00

TEASER: Badmaash Babli

2013-03-12T13:44:00.003-04:00

NEWS: Bollywood Superstar ShahRukh Khan keeps promise to India's Got Talent runner up

2013-03-12T00:36:00.000-04:00

Bollywood Superstar ShahRukh Khan keeps promise to India's Got Talent runner up

Gangtok, March 11: Shah Rukh Khan has kept his promise to 12-year-old Deepraj Rai.

The superstar had said he would to gift the first runner-up of India’s Got Talent a car when the boy said he wanted to buy one for his father, a state government driver.

“I heard from Kirron Kher (one of the judges on the show) about your desire to buy a car for your father. If you don’t mind, I would like to step in and gift a vehicle to you,” said Shah Rukh, just after Deepraj’s performance in the grand finale in Mumbai on November 25 last year.

That car, a Hyundai Eon, Deepraj got today. The local Hyundai showroom called the Rais up yesterday and told Dilip, the boy’s father, that the car was ready for delivery.

Deepraj, who without any formal training in music had become the first runner-up, was studying. On hearing the news, Dilip said, his son threw his books and started jumping in joy. Deepraj, who studies in Class V at the Sai Gurukul Academy in Gangtok, ran out to tell his friends: “Shah Rukh uncle has kept his promise.”

The boy had sung Tu na jaane aas paas hai khuda (film Anjaana Anjaani) in the grand finale of India’s Got Talent and won Rs 5 lakh.

Deepraj had said on the show “I want my father to have his own car”, when asked by one of the anchors what his dream was.

Today, when the car arrived and Deepraj was given the keys — it is a white D Lite — the boy thanked Shah Rukh “uncle”. “My father drives a government vehicle and runs a family. I always wanted to become a good singer and buy a good car for him. I am very happy that my dream has been fulfiled so early. It is all because of Shah Rukh uncle.”

Dilip, who is a driver for the department of urban development and housing, said: “There are no words to describe how we feel right now. In our wildest dreams we had not thought that Deepraj’s car would come so soon. Shah Rukh Khan has kept his promise. He is a superstar above all and he has proved that he is a man who never breaks his promise.”

Asked which Shah Rukh film was his favourite, Deepraj named Chak De India.

Dilip said Shah Rukh’s office had called from Mumbai last month to tell him that the car would reach them soon.

Karma Bhutia, the sales manager of the Hyundai showroom in Gangtok, said: “We had received a mail from the head office in Mumbai in the mid-week of February to deliver the car to Deepraj. We could not deliver the car earlier as the model which Shah Rukh had requested for was not available at that time.”

The finalist’s 14-year-old sister, Dipika Rai, said: “I am very happy for my brother and I am looking forward to taking a family drive in the car.”

NEWS: ShahRukh Khan to put Deepika's name first

2013-03-11T01:56:00.001-04:00

NEWS: ShahRukh Khan to put Deepika's name first

On the occasion of Woman’s Day, King Khan gave a pleasant surprise to his leading lady Deepika
Padukone. The superstar announced that starting from Chennai Express; all his films will have the
leading ladies’ names appearing before his in the credit titles.

In Chennai Express, Deepika will be sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan for the second time
after her big debut against the superstar in Om Shanti Om. She gladly acknowledged the senior actor’s
chivalrous gesture, "small thoughts bring about big changes. It's a wonderful initiative not to prove that
women are more powerful than men but to create awareness that men and women are equal in all fields
and professions. Shahrukh has always believed woman are equal...not only in the way he interacts
with us but also in his films. I've experienced that first hand with Om Shanti Om and now on Chennai
Express,and I believe this gesture of his is an extension on that.Thank you Shah." And this, probably,
resolves the rumor hounding their fans about their tiff!!

FIRST LOOK: Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI

2013-02-18T16:29:00.002-05:00

NEWS: Harvard University invites Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan

2013-02-11T01:25:00.003-05:00

NEWS: Harvard University invites Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has already delivered lectures at Yale University. Now, reports suggest that the famous Harvard University has invited Shah Rukh Khan to deliver a lecture. Mumbai Mirror reported on Tuesday that the actor has received an invitation to deliver a lecture at Harvard University. Shah Rukh Khan is yet to finalise the dates for the lecture, the report further said.

Shah Rukh Khan, who is an economics graduate and has been an icon of success in the business of making films, is likely to talk about the economics of filmmaking to the students, the Mumbai Mirror report added.

Shah Rukh Khan visited Yale University in Connecticut to deliver a lecture last year.

The visit, however, turned ugly for Shah Rukh Khan. SRK was detained for over two hours at the White Plains airport in New York by immigration authorities

He was travelling in a private plane and was accompanied by Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

NEWS: 'Race 2' collects Rs.79.6 crore in first week

2013-02-06T02:05:00.000-05:00

'Race 2' collects Rs.79.6 crore in first week

Abbas-Mustan's action thriller "Race 2" has raked in Rs.79.6 crore net in its opening week at the domestic box-office. The film is also minting money in the overseas market.

Co-produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films, "Race 2" had earned Rs.51.35 crore over first weekend. In the following days, film earned Rs.7.5 crore Monday, Rs.6.5 crore Tuesday, Rs.5.75 crore Wednesday, Rs.5 crore Thursday and Rs.3.5 crore Friday.

The first-week total on the domestic box office sums up to Rs.79.6 crore, while in the international market, "Race 2" grossed over $4.25 million in its opening week.

Made for Rs.60 crore, the film features an ensemble cast of Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Jacqeline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor and Ameesha Patel

NEWS: Workaholic Deepika

2013-02-05T19:10:00.004-05:00

NEWS: Workaholic Deepika

Actress Deepika Padukone has been working on back-to-back movie projects, with barely any time for herself. But she seems to be enjoying the busy schedules.

She has a number of movies lined up for release this year - "Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani", "Chennai Express", "Ram Leela" and "Kochadaiyaan".

After finishing promotions for her recently released "Race 2", she is now busy shooting for her next movie "Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani" in Kashmir.

"Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani" is directed by Ayan Mukherjee. She plays the lead role opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

She is also simultaneously shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" and has just wrapped up Rohit Shetty's "Chennai Express".

PHOTOS: Anokhi 10th Anniversary Red Carpet Event 3

2013-02-04T18:46:00.003-05:00

PHOTOS: Anokhi 10th Anniversary Red Carpet Event 2

2013-02-04T18:41:00.000-05:00

PHOTOS: Anokhi 10th Anniversary Red Carpet Event

2013-02-04T18:27:00.002-05:00

PHOTOS: Priyanka Chopra at Bramalea City Centre to promote IN MY CITY

2013-02-02T18:10:00.000-05:00

Priyanka Chopra at Bramalea City Centre to promote IN MY CITY

Photography by: Azmat's Photography

PHOTO: Priyanka Chopra with Fans in MONTREAL

2013-01-31T21:32:00.000-05:00

Official Video: IN MY CITY by Priyanka Chopra Feat Will.I.AM

2013-01-30T16:21:00.000-05:00

Piya", a musical masterpiece created by Shweta Subram, Karthik,

2013-01-30T02:12:00.001-05:00

Canada's singing sensation, Shweta Subram, winner of Shankar Mahadevan's singing competition and Salim-Sulaiman's pick for IIFA 2011, has now released "Piya" featuring the South Indian powerhouse and winner of multiple Filmfare awards, Karthik. Music has been provided by Pravin Mani, a long term associate of the Oscar Academy Award winning music director A.R. Rahman. "Piya" is a musical masterpiece developed across global borders using creative and innovative measures to bring together three internationally renowned musicians and their vision.

A friendly Skype conference between Pravin, Shweta, and Karthik and an hour was all it took to come up with the concept of "Piya". They continued to work online between Chennai, Dubai, Hamburg, and Toronto to create an urbanized world-fusion track incorporating smooth classical singing by the talented duo laced with drums and bassgrooves. A slick video featuring the artists and Canadian actors has been shot by the Canadian director, Pras Lingam.

Shweta, Karthik, and Pravin combine their diverse talents to bring forward a musical experience unlike any before. "Piya" is Shweta's first release featuring a singer from India, the first non-filmy Hindi track by Karthik, and the first official release through Pravin's and Pras' production house, Funky Maple Canada.

They say marriages are made in heaven – however, this marriage of talent and musical brilliance took place in cyberspace.

EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra to visit Bramalea City Centre this Friday

2013-01-29T13:01:00.002-05:00

EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra to visit Bramalea City Centre this Friday

Siren Music and Public Mobile in partnership with Universal Music Canada presents:

Priyanka Chopra Live Q+A and Autograph Session

Friday Feb. 1st at 7pm at The Bramalea City Centre, Bay Court

Hosted By CP24’s Breakfast Television’s Nalini Sharma

Please visit one of these select Public Mobile locations for your chance to get a wristband. While quantities last.

Bramalea City Centre, 25 Peel Centre Dr
Shopper’s World, Brampton, 499 Main St. S.
Square One, Mississauga, Corner of Hurontario St. & Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
1098 Peter Robinson Blvd., Corner of Torbram Rd.
239 Queen St. E., Corner of Kennedy Rd. S.
83 Kennedy Rd. S., South of Clarence St.
519 Ray Lawson Blvd., Corner of McLaughlin Rd. S.
3437 Derry Rd. E., West of Goreway Dr.
2895 Derry Rd. E., Corner of Airport Rd.
720 Bristol Rd. W., Corner of Mavis Rd.
Woodbine Centre, Hwy 27 and Rexdale Blvd.
5010 Steeles Ave. W., Corner of Kipling Ave.
Cedarbrea Mall, Markham Rd. and Lawrence Ave. E.
Bridlewood Mall, Warden Ave. and Finch Ave. E

Visit our blog for more information: http://blog.publicmobile.ca/blog/2013/01/25/an-exclusive-opportunity-to-meet-bollywood-superstar-priyanka-chopra/