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Kandasamy Movie Ttrailer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:53:00 +0000

Vikram is finally a relieved man now. His Bheema has finally seen the lights after a gap of three years. Talking about this the actor says that he did Bheema for its unique climax.

After Majaa, Vikram did not do anyother movie because of his commitment to Bheema. The price he paid was almost 12 crore, the actor says. He had a one and half crore personal loss and upto 10 crore loss for not accepting anyother movies during this time. The film Bheema has been sold for 23 crores and is expected to fetch a distributors share of 1 crore in Tirunelveli-Tanjore belt, which normally happens only for blockbusters.

The actor is open to all kinds of roles and is willing to experiment his roles, but wants to work only with experianced directors. Kanthasamy will be a childrens oriented movie and will be a treat to them. Cheeyan Vikram will next do a movie with Selvaraghavan.

Young heroine Nila says give time a brake for romance

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:08:00 +0000

Continuous disputes with the producers and directors fades the shining of Nila in Kollywood. Her hopes are shattered in Telugu filmdom also. After realized her position, she is now sincerely learning Tamil language to understand the people and strengthen her hold in the industry. And she is not going to get married in the near future. The fact is that she has no time romance before marriage.

These, she is mixing with producers and directors freely. This change in attitude has earned her three films in Tamil. Her film Killadi with Bharath is releasing soon. “Story is very important to a film’s success. Success is the only mantra in any language to survive. An actress must be affluent with the language she is acting to understand the culture and flavor of the region better. That is the main reason for my Tamil tuition,” said Nila.

Talking about her Marriage, she said, “I will never marry anybody secretly. I will inform my marriage to my friends, each and every person in the film world. In fact, I’ll make it public on television when time comes to tie the knot. Since I haven’t committed any mistake, why should I hide my marriage? I will declare my marriage within 2011. Till then, my concentration will be on cinema only. There is no place for love and romance before marriage. My parents will never accept for a love marriage.”

Tamil Film Producers Council has decided to suspend members from Karnataka

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:34:00 +0000

A joint meeting of the South Indian film Chambers, Tamil Film Producers Council and South Indian Artistes Association has decided to suspend members from Karnataka. The suspension will last till the problem was solved, a release said. No cooperation would be extended to film crews from Karnataka when they come here for film shooting, editing and re-recording, it added.

President of South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce, KRG while talking about this has said that if the situation will not recover its normalcy, all those members will be out from the chamber permanently.

In another incident two fast food restaurants, belonging to a business house from Karnataka, were ransacked allegedly by a group of advocates here on Wednesday, in an apparent retaliation to attacks on cinema halls showing Tamil movies and Tamil Sangam office in Bangalore in the wake of the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka standoff on Hogenakkal water project.

Rajinikanth is under fire

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:26:00 +0000

Rajinikanth is under fire now from pro-Kannada outfits and political party leaders for making remarks against Kannadigas during his speech during the fast observed by Kollywood on friday.

Even after Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi’s decision to put the Hogenakkal issue on the backburner, until an elected government assumes office in Karnataka the fire over the remarks made by Rajinikanth has not gone out. The Akhila Karnataka Gadi Horata Samithi (AKGHS) has said that it won’t allow superstar Rajinikant to ’step into the state’ or his films to be screened until he offers a public apology for remarks on Karnataka and Kannadigas!

Rajinkanth on his part has denied offending the sentiments of people of Karnataka. “It is a malicious propaganda unleashed against me by some people. I am not an unwise person to pass remarks that offend the sentiments of the people of Karnataka,” he said in a recorded statement released to some regional television channels in Bangalore.

He clarified that while addressing the fast held by Tamil Film industry in Chennai on Friday, he only decried those who have been creating trouble, asking such people to be “kicked” (Odaikanum) and was not referring to all.

“I have not done any wrong. But I am not averse to tendering apology, if I had committed any wrong”, he said, adding “if stalwarts like Parvathamma Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan, Girish Karnad demanded my apology, I will certainly tender”.

Yaradi Nee Mohini movie gallery (set1)

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Actress Monica Photo gallery set2

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:20:00 +0000

Actress Monica Photo gallery set1

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Silanthi tamil movie gallery

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In the film Industry divorce rate is rising high

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:22:00 +0000

In the film Industry as fast as people are getting married, the divorce rate is also rising high. The lastest to join the list of movie stars filing for divorce is actor Prakash Raj. Prakashraj visited the Family court in Egmore and sought divorce from his wife and Lalithakumari.

Prakash Raj is rumored to be having an affair with his personal secretary, choreographer Boney Verma, and also with another actress. However Prakash Raj speaking briefly to the media after filing for divorce rubbished the rumors and said there is no such thing going on. Prakash also has requested the court for the custody of his daughter.

Lalithakumari has not yet filed for the divorce petition as it is said that close family and friends are hoping for the reconciliation of the couple. In 1993, he did do love-marriage with his love Lalithakumari, who is the sister of the famous, glamour artiste of Tamil filmfield called ‘Disco’ Shanthi. Prakashraj-Lalithakumari couple has one daughter by name Pooja.

Sei edhavathu sei sollathathai...Billa Songs Lyrics (Song4)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:13:00 +0000

Billa 2007 Movie

Movie : Billa (2007)
Cast: Ajith, Nayantara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman
Direction: Vishnuvardhan
Production: L Suresh
Music: Yuvanshankar Raja

Song 4: Sei Edhavathu Sei
Singer: Neha Basin, Pradeepalla

Sei edhavathu sei sollathathai sei seiyathathai sei
sei kuddathathai sei sudavathi sei edakudam sei
chillai naanchillai naan marukinren ourmullai
sellai uyir kollai ennai oduruva va billa
unnai meithu meithu uyir koithu koithu vidda naan vanden

Sei edhavathu sei sollathathai sei seiyathathai sei
sei kuddathathai sei sudavathi sei edakudam sei

undu erukava
en uyiruku theriyetri
udhathuku nerupetri
basmamakava
kannai erukava
un uruvaukul neerutri
karuvukul verindri kondusellava
senpulamnaipol anpulam serka
unpulam aainthil enpulam muzhga
endru endrume nindru nindru
unnau kondru kondruvidava
chillai naanchillai naan marukinren ourmullai
sellai uyir kollai ennai oduruva va billa
unnai meithu meithu uyir koithu koithu vidda naan vanden

muthedukava
men manjangal kudaisaiya
vanjangal kulirkaya unnai kenjithe
othuzaikava
un kambeeryam thangamel
samsariyam vangamal anbal venguthe
karmanin motcham kamasavedam
andasarasam penin villasam
atra atra ennai pattra pattra
unnai utra utra ariven

Sei edhavathu sei sollathathai sei seiyathathai sei
sei kuddathathai sei sudavathi sei edakudam sei
chillai naanchillai naan marukinren ourmullai
sellai uyir kollai ennai oduruva va billa
unnai meithu meithu uyir koithu koithu vidda naan vanden

Vel Vel.... Billa Songs Lyrics (Song3)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:09:00 +0000

Billa 2007 Movie

Movie : Billa (2007)
Cast: Ajith, Nayantara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman
Direction: Vishnuvardhan
Production: L Suresh
Music: Yuvanshankar Raja

Song 3: Sevval Kodi
Singer: Chorus, Vijay Yesudas

Vel Vel
Vel Vel
Sevval Kodi Parakuthada sendu idi idikathada
Velumpadi eruthada velaiya
kaka kaka kakumada noka noka nokumada
parka parka paravumada murugaiya
tamizhanuku mupantham muragan than entha
mupathan engaluku thalaivanthan
ne kattukulla nadamadi kattukula mudisudi
veetukula vantha enga velaya
na pattukula unnavachi padata
na pattukula unnavachi padata
Sevval Kodi Parakuthada sendu idi idikathada
Velumpadi eruthada velaiya
kaka kaka kakumada noka noka nokumada
parka parka paravumada murugaiya

Kandanukku arogara muruganuku arogara kumaranuku arogara
Kandanukku arogara muruganuku arogara kumaranuku arogara

Therukuthu tamilanuku munthalattam
Puli vesham yengalluku pugazhal kootum
veeram than kanthanuku thaipaalu
suranayum sulkedutha namaalu
vedanada vedan evan thanigai mala naden
veranada veran nam Kanthauku peran
adhi tamizhan andavan aanaan
meethi tamizhan adimaikal aanaan
ne kattukulla nadamadi kattukula mudisudi
veetukula vantha enga velaya
na pattukula unnavachi padata
na pattukula unnavachi padata
Sevval Kodi Parakuthada sendu idi idikathada
Velumpadi eruthada velaiya
kaka kaka kakumada noka noka nokumada
parka parka paravumada murugaiya

Manushanthan muruganoda avathaaram
veeramtha thathedutha sivagaram
velkutthi adumpothu veriyeram
velsutthi odumpothu poriyadum
erumalai yeru enga annan azahiparu
arumugam yaru namma nanbanthane kuru
tamizh pesum tamizh kula vilaku
vaetru mozhiyil archanai ethuku
vinnum mannum thadathadaka
katrum puyalum kadakadaka
varan varan malaiyeri vellaiya
velum maiyulum paraparaka
Kadum malaiyum vedavedaka
vara varan varisaiyele murugaya
tamizhanuku mupantham muragan than entha
mupathan engaluku thalaivanthan
ne kattukulla nadamadi kattukula mudisudi
veetukula vantha enga velaya
na pattukula unnavachi padata
na pattukula unnavachi padata
na pattukula unnavachi padata
na pattukula unnavachi padata
Vachi padata

Vethalaiya potendi…di…di…di Songs Lyrics (Song2)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:07:00 +0000

Billa 2007 Movie

Movie : Billa (2007)
Cast: Ajith, Nayantara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman
Direction: Vishnuvardhan
Production: L Suresh
Music: Yuvanshankar Raja

Song2: Vethalaiya potendi
Singer: Shankar Mahadevan

Vethalaiya potendi…di…di…di
puthi konjam maruthadi…di…di…di
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

aye oocchipotu therika ulla vedi vedika
aathikitu pochi vitumanam thuddika
ratham ratham sudakum pitham pitham thalaierum
sitham sitham thadumarume..

Vethalaiya potendi puthi konjam maruthadi
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

Vethalaiya potendi puthi konjam maruthadi
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

aye rende rendu kuruvi kuruvi kottha varuthu enna enna
kudapidicha kuthalame vaa..aye Naanaducha maththalame vaa
aye onne onnu nazuvi nazuvi suthi varuthe enna enna
kudapidicha kuthalame vaa ..aye Naanaducha maththalalame vaa
aadi adangatha en nanjai
adaka adaka adakathan…

Vethalaiya potendi puthi konjam maruthadi
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

Vethalaiya potendi puthi konjam maruthadi
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

Tuckaruna Tuckaruthan topu tuckaru tukaruthan

mukkaal vaasi nanenjen nanenjan
muzusa naniya naan eppo thuninjen
nanathan naanum irrunthen ninathan vanthu vizhunthen
odi pona thorathi varuthe thorathi patha odividuthe
pulivala naanthan pidichen aiyyayo sikki thavichen
adi palasellam marrakathan pudhusu pudhusu epponaan

Vethalaiya potendi puthi konjam maruthadi
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

aye oocchipotu therika ulla vedi vedika
aathikitu pochi vitumanam thuddika
ratham ratham sudakum pitham pitham thalaierum
sitham sitham thadumarume..

Vethalaiya potendi puthi konjam maruthadi
puthi konjam marayela sakkti konjam eruthuadi

adi summa summa asathum adhu suthi suthi meratum
adi summa summa asathum adhu suthi suthi meratum
adi summa summa asathum adhu suthi suthi meratum
vikkuthadi vikkuthadi enaku eppo vikuthadi
suthuthadi suthuthadi bhoomi yennaku suthuthadi
vikkuthadi vikkuthadi enaku eppo vikuthadi
suthuthadi suthuthadi bhoomi yennaku suthuthadi

My Name is Billa Songs Lyrics (Song1)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:02:00 +0000

Billa 2007 Movie

Movie : Billa (2007)
Cast: Ajith, Nayantara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman
Direction: Vishnuvardhan
Production: L Suresh
Music: Yuvanshankar Raja

Song1: My Name is Billa
Singer: Naveen, K.K

Billa….
My name is billaaaaa….vazhkai yellaaam
My name is billa…vazhkai yellam
naanum parkatha aal illa
pogatha oru illa ayya
nalla nanban illai yenral
engum ponalum vidamatten
nanaga thodamatten ayya…ho…oh

Heyy…yaarukkum yaar shontham ellai
natpin mel nambikai ellai
nerangal vedangal kudda
thevaikal oninthale ooda
vazhu uukum saavukum naduil thaan naan sellum paadhai
seri enna thavarena evarukum ethuvendum seivom

My name is billa…vazhkai yellam
naanum parkatha aal illa
pogatha oru illa ayya
nalla nanban illai yenral
engum ponalum vidamatten
nanaga thodamatten ayya…ho…oh

vantharkal ponarkal netru
yarukum suvadillai endru
nee enna naan enna bantham
oravilla oravillthan inbam
mansukkum arivukkum thoorangal erunthalthan Nanmai
ingulla evanukum yedamillai ethuthune unmai…

My name is billa…vazhkai yellam
naanum parkatha aal illa
pogatha oru illa ayya
nalla nanban illai yenral
engum ponalum vidamatten
nanaga thodamatten ayya…ho…oh

The "Potter" film franchise has pulled in $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:22:00 +0000

he final book in the wildly successful series will be made into two films, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

Producers are expected to announce Thursday that J.K. Rowling's last "Potter" installment, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be split into two parts on the big screen. The first film is slated for release in November 2010, with part two following in May 2011.

"It was born out of purely creative reasons," producer David Heyman told the Times. "Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book."

The two final "Potter" films will be shot concurrently, much like the blockbuster trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings."

Another famous Tolkien tome, "The Hobbit," is also being split into two live-action movies set for back-to-back shooting to begin next year.

Filming on the sixth "Potter" flick, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," began in September.

"It's been brilliant," said star Daniel Radcliffe. "It's also, I think, the funniest of the films so far."

The "Potter" film franchise has pulled in $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office.

Gary Busey meant no disrespect to Ms. Jennifer Garner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:04:00 +0000

Gary Busey has apologized for embracing Jennifer Garner on the red carpet at the Oscars last month.

During a live E! pre-show broadcast, Busey repeatedly interrupted while Ryan Seacrest was interviewing Garner and Laura Linney. At one point, Busey embraced Garner, who looked annoyed.

"I meant no disrespect to Ms. Jennifer Garner when I met her at the Oscars and apologize if I made her uncomfortable," the 63-year-old actor said in a statement e-mailed Monday by a publicist for his attorney, Vicki Roberts.

By the time he realized Garner and Linney were being interviewed, Busey said he tried to step back but "suddenly Ryan introduced her to me."

Calls to Garner's publicist, Leslie Sloane-Zelnik, weren't immediately returned.

"I simply greeted both actresses with joy and open arms, which is the way I would greet anyone I'm happy to meet," Busey said. "Everyone has experienced a handshake or hug which has turned awkward, and this was no different."

Busey, an Oscar nominee for his role in 1978's "The Buddy Holly Story," has parodied his eccentric reputation on the HBO comedy "Entourage."

App allowing parents to keep those kiddies safe.

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:34:00 +0000

That sound you hear? A million rabid iPhone users crying. After teasing us with mountains of glorious SDK features and apps, Apple dropped the bomb that we won't be getting any of those features until the iPhone / iPod touch 2.0 software update, which arrives as a free update in June and includes App Store. Selected developers will get a chance at a beta version of 2.0 to test their new applications out as of today, and we have a funny feeling somebody's going to be putting in some hours to try and crack this thing for the rest of us. In addition to the SDK-related features, the 2.0 update brings parental controls, such as allowing parents to turn of Safari or the App Store to keep those kiddies safe.

Electronic Arts SPORE for iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:24:00 +0000

Just in case you didn't catch the blip earlier between Steve's announcement of the iPhone SDK and the App Store, here's some fantastic news for the thumb-happy sect: Spore is coming to the iPhone. In fact, the EA Mobile title will go down as "the first 3rd party game on the iPhone." Sadly, it won't actually be available until September, but at least you've got a month to circle on your calender, right? Additionally, EA affirmed that there were "other games in early stages of development," and that it was "actively using the new iPhone SDK to develop games for the iPhone OS." Jump on past the break for the full release.

As anticipated, today Electronic Arts announced that:

- The first 3rd party game is SPORE for iPhone but we have other games in early stages of development

- The iPhone's touchscreen and tilt sensitivity is perfectly suited for SPORE and it will be available to play on iPhone in September

- We are actively using the new iPhone SDK to develop games for the iPhone OS

- As the leading publisher of mobile games world wide, we are thrilled to extend our relationship as a developer of games for various existing Apple products (Mac, iPod nano, video iPod) and now iPhone & iPod touch

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello Quote: "The animation technology in the iPhone OS enables us to build awesome games," said John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts. "I think iPhone consumers are going to be blown away by the games we create for this platform."

OLPC founder Nicholas Negroponte stepping down as CEO of the organization

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:18:00 +0000

After a stay that's been anything but uneventful, OLPC founder Nicholas Negroponte has announced that he'll be stepping down as CEO of the organization, and that he's now searching for a successor, although he'll be staying on as Chairman.

That word comes from an interview Negroponte gave to BusinessWeek, where he admitted that "management, administration, and details are my weaknesses," and even went so far as to say that the organization needs to be managed "more like Microsoft." He also revealed that the search for a new CEO had actually begun last year, but had ratcheted up in recent weeks, during which time the organization was also reorganized into four operating units, including technology, deployment, market development and fund-raising, and administration. No word on any contenders for the top spot just yet, but Nick Neg described the ideal candidate as someone with a "leadership profile similar to that of Kofi Annan," adding that he hopes to have the search concluded by April or May.

Today nobody has the sensibility to make a historical epic

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:35:00 +0000

New Delhi, (IANS) Bollywood writer-director Muzaffar Ali, whose period film “Umrao Jaan” still stirs the souls of viewers, says nowadays no Indian director has the sensibility to make a historical epic.

“Poetry, painting, designing, writing all comes into a film, isn’t it? But it is not easy to make a film,” he said.

“Today nobody has the sensibility to make a historical epic. They lose out on the passion. To make a masterpiece, a filmmaker has to be charged with passion,” Ali told IANS in an interview.

Ali refrained from directly commenting on Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama “Jodhaa Akbar”, which was released this month and has invited controversy over alleged distortion of facts.

But he said filmmakers should take extra care while dealing with history to avoid hurting sentiments.

“The broader objective of films is to unite human beings. It is a way of understanding humanity and its ethos. If you are not sensitive to it, it (film) is the wrong medium for you and you might end up hurting someone’s sentiments,” he said.

“Filmmakers must be extra cautious about the feelings of others because you are not writing history. Instead, the subject is about those who were victorious,” the filmmaker said.

The artist, who is also a painter and designer, ventured into Bollywood with “Gaman” and most of his movies cater to niche audiences.

“I am trying to reinvent a new cinema for the world. I believe that the world would recognise me because of my work and the kind of work that I do.”

Kareena will wear Bikini inTashan Yash Raj Film

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:03:00 +0000

Yash Raj Films is all set to kick off the year 2008 in splendid style through “TASHAN”. The movie directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who was the screenplay & dialogue writer of mega hits like “Dhoom”, its sequel “Dhoom:2” and “Guru”, marks the return of one of the most loved on-screen pairs of Bollywood- Akshay Kumar & Saif Ali Khan.

With TASHAN, even Anil Kapoor makes a comeback to Yash Raj banner after a long gap of 15 years. His last film with the banner was “Lamhe” (1992), which also starred Sri Devi, Waheeda Rehman & Anupam Kher. The movie will also have Kareena Kapoor playing a very glamorous role. She will play the romantic interest of Akshay and Saif in the movie.

Akshay Kumar & Saif Ali Khan had a spate of successes, the biggest being Yash Raj’s very own “Yeh Dillagi”(1994) & director Sameer Malkan’s “Main Khiladi Tu Anaari” (1994). Apart from this, the pair was seen together in “Tu Chor Main Sipahi” (1996), “Keemat” (1998) and “Aarzoo” (1999). Saif has already been a regular with Yash Raj (“Hum Tum”, “Salaam Namaste” and the much recent “Ta Ra Rum Pum”), but Akki’s last flick with them was “Dil to Pagal Hai” (1998).

Anil Kapoor will be seen playing a negative role in the film. Although, he has played characters with negative shades but it would be his first role as a villain.

Director Vijay Krishna Acharya, also known as “Victor”, has journeyed from films to television to films. He became assistant to Kundan Shah on “Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa” starring Shah Rukh Khan. Then he moved to television and scripted non-formulaic serials like “Son Pari”, “Just Mohabbat” and the popular “Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi” (he was the creative & story supervisor for the first 260 episodes). But he couldn’t resist himself and returned to big screen while lending his credits to “Dhoom”, “Dhoom:2”, “Pyaar Ke Side Effects” and “Guru”. TASHAN would be his debut as a director.

Best of satellite radio

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:29:00 +0000

MSN India brings the best of satellite radio, online for you. This is your final destination for all those unforgettable old Hindi film tunes, the richness of Indian Classical music and a bevy of regional channels bringing the best of music and culture to you. Add to this programme guides, profiles of your favourite RJs, blogs, forums and more. All of 10 channels are now available, absolutely free for 3 days. Tune in, have a listen and subscribe to keep all the entertainment coming. 10 channels, one website!

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Priyanka Chopra Profile

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:20:00 +0000

Priyanka Chopra was born on 18th July 1982 to the family of Capt. Dr. Ashok
Chopra & Dr. Madhu Chopra, an event that transformed the life of every one around her. This first born girl child of a large extended family was welcomed like a star. With large twinkling eyes and the most fascinating smile she was a winner.

Priyanka had a very varied upbringing . Having joined an Army family, she
moved from Leh-ladakh in the north to Kerala in the south from Bombay in the west to Jamshedpur in the East . She imbibed the ethos of the multicultural Indian society. A family favorite she grew up in the warmth & Love offered by her grandparents, aunts & uncles. All of this went into the making of a very warm,
loving & confident personality.

She started her Education from La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow as a
resident student, A short stay at Maria Goretti College in Bareilly prepared
her for further studies in the USA. Having completed class 10th from Boston USA
she decided to become a software Engineer or a Criminal Psychologist. Suddenly life took change with the Femina Miss India contest, which she won with aplomb.

HOBBIES:
Have been varied at different times. Singing & Writing poetry has
been her all times favourite. She started performing at musical shows since
three years of age along with her father & uncle , who are both singers of
great repute.

AMBITIONS:
She aims for the stars after completing her education. She intends
taking up a social cause closest to her heart. She is a movie Buff and would
love to join the galaxy if a good offer comes.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. The only Indian in USA to have been selected at state level for the National opus Honour choir.

2. Extensive charity work back in India & USA
a. Joined the CAF & CII in their literacy programme and is their ambassadors.

b. Member of the support group for the thalassaemic children in U.P., India.

c. Participated in the Adult education awareness program with the NGO's
in the peripheral areas of Bareilly.

d. Joined the Indian Govt. sponsored Polio Eradication Programme as a volunteer.

e. She raised funds for the destitutes at Boston USA by participating in their Church programme " Priyanka is a genuine, selfless, down to earth, warm and loving personality A very special person",.

Birthday: 18 July 1982

Zodiac: Cancer

Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, Bihar-India (Bareilly-town in Rohelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh)

Petname: Sunshine and Mimi

Height: 5'7 1/2"

Stats 35-24-34.

Weight 53 Kgs

Drives a White Mercedes

High School
Newton North High School-Newton, Massachusetts
Graduated from Cepar Rapids, Iowa's John F. Kennedy High School

College
La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow
Maria Goretti College in Bareilly

Family
Father-Dr. Ashok Chopra is a doctor; he retired from the Army. He was a medical administrator at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai until some time ago, but he gave it up because he wanted to go back to surgery. He is a surgeon now.
Mother-Dr. Madhu Chopra-a gynocologist who practices at Kasturi Polyclinic, Andheri.
Brother-Sidharth Chopra (Younger)
Paternal Grandmother-Mrs Champa Wati Chopra and Late Sh. Kasturi Lal Chopra.
Maternal Grandmother-Mrs Jyotsana Akhauri and Dr.Akhauri.

Favourite song / MusicVideo:
Careless Whispers, I will always love you....

Favourite Movie star(s)
Mel Gibson, kishore kumar

Favourite food
Dish Lasagna, Makki roti and sarson kasaag

Favourite Dress
Saree

Favourite Book
Shakespeare's Romeo Juliet and
Sidney Sheldon's - Tell me your Dreams

Magazine
Femina and Readers Digest

Favourite movie
Pretty Woman
Walk in the Clouds

Hobbies
Singing & Writing poetry

Achievements
National Honour roll in New York '97 Opus
Honour Choir Representative for Iowa's J.F.K.

High School
Topped school in English

Won prize for Extempore Speech and awards for singing and dancing

Bollywood Actress Prianka Chopra ...

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:07:00 +0000

Miss World 2000

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:50:00 +0000

It’s hard to express in words how wonderful my 365 days of glory, fame and responsibility as Miss World 2000 have been.

The beauty and glory of the crown as it sat on my brow inspired me to help as many people as I could during my reign. But nothing preoccupied me so much as disadvantaged children - a cause that’s always been close to my heart - and I was proud to use my position to help in any way I could. In fact, I was never happier than during my work helping children as an honorary Ambassador of the Society for Education and Betterment of the Girl Child, in India. I was particularly moved by the sight of young girls working or bringing up children rather than getting their education. I was determined to help people understand that a woman can offer much more to society than babies and recipes. A woman has within her the power to create, nurture and transform. If she is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted then she can achieve anything!

I visited schools, hospitals, families and orphanages, trying to show people through my own example what women can achieve. If I can do it - anyone can! Above all, I am proud that I could contribute in my own small way to many different causes.

In a world that is torn apart by hunger, terror and distress, I truly believe that the voice of our soul is the only guiding light to a better tomorrow. Mother Theresa herself chose to lead by example and gave everyone hope - particularly in my country. This most revered saint blessed the people of this world by treading paths that were not left in the dark. I am a regular visitor to her "Prem Niwas" in my hometown, where my brother and I have celebrated festivals and Christmas with the residents, ever since we were children.

That sanity I stand for. That tolerance I stand for. And that I stand for.

Miss World has reinforced my belief in giving back to society. Sharing some of the goodness and privilege that I have been blessed with. In essence, I speak for peace, love, tolerance and sanity. I feel strongly that we should love our fellow man, and respect the flora and fauna of this world. Only then can we keep our planet healthy and happy.

I have travelled the world on the shoulders of a giant - the Miss World organisation. During my amazing year I have met incredibly glamorous, privileged people as well as witnessing the hopelessness and despair of the disadvantaged. And the contrast is sobering. But hopefully through our efforts to alleviate suffering we have been able to bring some hope to those less fortunate than ourselves. It makes me wonder - can we ever strike a balance? A penny for your thoughts…I feel like I’ve gained a lifetime’s experience in one short year. And I am proud to be a part of the Miss World Family, continually striving to be a beauty with purpose! As I relinquish my crown and my reign, I pledge my continuing support and goodwill to this organisation and everything it stands for. I am there with you in spirit. My love, my support and my sense of duty will always be there. Thank you to everyone for the great learning experience Miss World 2000 has been. It has made an invaluable contribution to every aspect of my life. But above all, this year has confirmed one belief: that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world… Thanking you, I remain, yours sincerely.

Priyanka Chopra

BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE

Beneath the glamorous image one of the world’s best known pageants there is a serious purpose and key objective.

PAUL HUNWICK talked to the Miss World Chief Executive JULIA MORLEY, about the mission behind the image.

Sitting in her modest office in Soho’s Golden Square - the headquarters of the Miss World Organisation - Julia Morley, dressed immaculately in a black trouser suit, is looking remarkably calm. She doesn’t look like a woman who, by the time you’re reading this, will have co-ordinated around a hundred contestants, teams of linguists and completed the scores of other tasks that have gone into putting on this very special 50th Miss World. Just how nerve wrecking is it?

"Oh, things in the run up to the event rarely happen exactly how one plans but it will work out in the end. As it does every year", enthuses Julia with the confidence of a woman who has pulled off the same mammoth task time after time.

ENLIGHTENED MISS WORLD

But it isn’t the glamour aspect that concerns Julia on this particular day. She’s more excited about learning, this morning that "little Sam" is going home after her successful operation at the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Four-year-old Samanja Timilsina arrived in the UK some months ago with her father in the hope that surgeons at Great Ormond Street would be able to correct her deformed jaw. Her deformity was so severe it made eating almost impossible. This is just one example of an operation made possible - in part at least - by the efforts of Julia and her team of tireless Miss World helpers. Hence, the enlightened Miss World tag: "Beauty with a Purpose".

HELPING TO SAVE LIVES

Many people still don’t realise that behind the glamour of Miss World is a team of people constantly raising funds for worthy causes such as "Little Sam’s". After spending just ten minutes in Julia Morley’s company you realise the glamour factor is in fact just a small part of her job and an even smaller part of her motivation. "We know it’s a show with razzmatazz and glamour and we want to keep it that way but there’s a depth behind it. You have to have fun with fundraising so, beneath it all, what we are doing is helping to save lives," explains Julia with a warm determination.

"Whether it’s 1,000 children being educated in India, getting kids on the surface instead of down a coal mine or surgery such as Sam’s. It all matters. We don’t scream and shout about it but we are quietly very proud of the fact that many children’s lives have been saved thanks to the efforts of the Miss World Organisation and it’s supporters," confides Morley with modesty. Julia is also the International Vice President of the Variety Club International.

"So far we have raised over £100 million for children. We created the first children’s ward and King College Hospital. It has liver transplanting and grafting facilities and treats children from all over the world."

REMEBERING EL SALVADOR

"I remember one year in El Salvador after an earthquake," say Julia, "A makeshift children’s hospital had been placed in an unfortunate position at the base of a valley where the heat was over 42 degrees. Babies were laying five abreast in the cots. I knew I had no one on hand to help so I called several former Miss Worlds - and we put together a fashion show. The girls turned up at the hospital in jeans, all ready to work. One particular Miss World had just received her firs commission as an architect to build a six storey building in her home-land when I called, but she still came to offer her help despite that," explains Julia, revealing the determination and compassion of the girls.

"Before the show the children gave a service of thanks in the local church. The church itself was falling down but the sisters had promised God was on our side and not to worry. We agreed we wouldn’t weep at the service but one former Miss World simply couldn’t hold back the tears. The children rushed to comfort her and they said to me in Spanish "I expect she’s lost her mummy and daddy too."

ON A MISSION

"We went on to raise enough funds to build six pre-fabricated rooms to serve as a hospital," Julia explaines. "You can’t buy the feeling that kind of achievement gives you. There is a depth in this kind of work that is immeasurable. It wasn’t perhaps the slickest show in the world, that fashion show, but it is one example of what people can achieve if they work together."

"I’ve always been interested in people’s minds and communication as much as the fun aspects of life. If someone says something is impossible, that excites me. I think "let’s make it possible." The key is communication. Nothing is impossible."

To Julia Morley it is the challenge that leads to achievement, and it is her and her team’s achievements that help so many who need help.

Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai

noreply@blogger.com (24x7showtimes) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:38:00 +0000

Sun City, they call it ...and with my first visit to this exotic location in young, free South Africa, dawned a new chapter in my life. one with the coveted title of "Miss World 1994-95", an experience that has been enriching, enhancing and one that I shall truly treasure for a long time to come.

I was a second year student of architecture and a professional model when I came to represent my country on an international platform along with 86 other young girls from countries all over the world. And what more could one ask for than an audience with President Mandela himself, a man deservedly admired and respected the world over for his contributions towards humanity. With the end of this dream-like period of a month with such special beautiful girls (many of whom have remained friends), began my life as Miss World.

Media calls, fashion shoots, interviews and the beginning of a whirlwind lifestyle had begun.

My world travels included many countries, each one being special, unique and memorable in its own way: attending glamourous evenings in France and Germany, or raising funds in London for the women and children in Bosnia; fashion shoots and shows in Amsterdam, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and visits to Houston, Jamaica and exotic countries like Bermuda and South Africa was a treat; attending a peace conference in Sri Lanka and the Telethon in Iowa through Variety International; a state visit to Lithuania was very interesting, what with it being a relatively new country, as was the visit to Nepal, where meeting the Queen Aishwarya was memorable, since we share the same first name.

The year also broadened my horizons in every sense, helping me to truly break free of the barriers set up by man, of nationalities, gender, age and status, and helped me evolve as a person. It has undoubtedly opened doors to many opportunities, but it has also given me tremendous confidence as this year has brought me closer in touch with myself. This has given me a clearer perspective, as I now look upon life as a world-person, and I am glad to be part of the Family, created solely by an experience like the Miss World Contest.

Yes, it has been a very busy year and I've tried my best to do full justice to the privilege I was given and from it I have taken the wealth of knowledge and experience and am now ready to transcend into the reality of next year, glowing, enthusiastic and excited about yet another beginning, constantly pursuing excellence.