Archive - 2012

December 29th

Jacqueline Fernandez and Anil Kapoor in Bigg Boss 6 to promote Race 2

The three (Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Anil Kapoor) dance to the song
Jacqueline Fernandez and Anil Kapoor were on the sets of Bigg Boss 6 (Colors) to promote their upcoming movie - Race 2. While Anil and Salman went back in time to the days of 'Tezaab' and Salman made Anil say a dialogue from his old movie, the two had quite a lot of fun with Jacqueline around. The three danced together on the song 'Lat lag gayi' from the movie. Anil ensured that all that Jacqueline said in English was translated by him in Hindi. The two men also competed with each other for a task, to which Jacqueline played the referee.

Shweta Tiwari's 'insecurity' led to Kamya Punjabi and Ashish Kaul's exit from Parvarrish?

Shweta Tiwari, Ashish Kaul and Kamya Punjabi
Here’s some spice from the sets of DJ'S A Creative Unit’s Parvarrish airing on Sony Entertainment Television. We have learnt that all’s not well between Shweta Tiwari and Kamya Punjabi.

Chinese whispers with Pooja Bedi at Sampan

Pooja Bedi
Click on the pic to view slideshow Call her a single mother/socialite/columnist/actor or reality TV show participant but my guest for the day, Pooja Bedi is undoubtedly a warm and friendly person to know. I have met and interacted with her on several occasions earlier but in the course of my Eating Out column I got to know much more and believe me, every aspect about the agony aunt is positive and touching.

2012: Newsmakers In Bollywood

2012: Newsmakers In Bollywood
Looking back with much affection and profound regret 2012 seems one of the most decisive years in the history of Hindi cinema. If it was the year when at least 12 films acquired blockbuster status (Agneepath, Rowdy Rathore, Ek Tha Tiger, Barfi, Housefull 2, Bol Bachchan, Oh My God, Kahaani, Raaz 3, Cocktail, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son Of Sardaar) it was also the year when showbiz luminaries fell like ninepins. Rajesh Khanna, Yash Chopra, Dara Singh, A.K Hangal, Jaspal Bhatti …Bichde sabhi baari baari… Here’s looking at the top newsmakers of the year

Dabangg 2 is opening attraction of Mukta Arts' multiplex in Gulbarga

After four screens in Vadodara and an equal number of screens in Ahmedabad, the third multiplex of Mukta Arts Limited successfully began its operations at Gulbarga today under Brand Name of Mukta A2 Cinemas with Dabangg-2, Sarocharu (Telugu) and Yaare Kugadali (Kannada) as its opening attractions. Located at the heart of the city, the three screens multiplex has 1252 seats and has a 2K Digital with 3D projection system which is first of its kind in Gulbarga. It also boasts of hi-tech Dolby Digital surround sound.

Zoya Akhtar signs Hrithik, Kareena, Ranbir and Katrina for her next

Zoya Akhtar
In a casting coup of sorts, Zoya Akhtar has upstaged Karan Johar at his own game and signed Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif for her forthcoming film. The film that traces the relationship between a brother and sister, to be played by real life cousins Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor, will also star Katrina Kaif opposite Ranbir.

Dharma Productions launches Facebook application

Dharma Productions Movies
Keeping in mind the popularity of its filmy characters, Dharma Productions has come up with a unique Facebook application to celebrate this festive season. The application allows their fans to wish their friends and family in Dharma style. The user gets an option to choose from the ten most iconic Dharma characters and type out a wish for their friend or loved one. This application that got live on the eve of Christmas has till yet got a spectacular response as Dharma fans are making the most of it in this celebratory season.

Kasab hung again: Shooting sends chills up unit's spine, actor playing Kasab freaks out

The Attacks Of 26/11
Last week when Ram Gopal Varma shot Kasab’s execution for his film The Attacks Of 26/11 Sanjeev Jaiswal, the theatre actor who plays Kasab, was traumatized in a way that is not unknown to method actors. Dilip Kumar while playing Devdas had to consult a psychiatrist. Jaiswal, one hears, was so heavily into his character that, in the words of a crew member, he “lost it completely” when the hanging sequence was being done.

Saroj Khan's choreography scrapped; Vishal Bharadwaj takes charge of Oye Boy Oye Boy Charlie song in Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola

Saroj Khan and Vishal bhardwaj
In her long and illustrious career this must be the first occasion when choreographer Saroj Khan’s work has been scrapped. But the need of the hour was a change of choreography. It is with some amount of shock and disbelief that we hear of the legendary Saroj Khan being relieved of her choreographic duties, and that too after she had completed her work for Vishal Bharadwaj’s Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola.

Aashka Goradia eliminated from Bigg Boss Season 6

Aashka Goradia
After Karishma Kotak’s sudden disappearance (elimination) by way of magic, this Wednesday, brought some nervous moments in the Bigg Boss house, tonight’s elimination (28 December) will be yet another surprise package to the audience.