Mika and DJ Sheizwood patch up

mika and dj sheizwood have patched up after 2 years.DJ Sheizwood was with Rakhi Sawant at Mikas birthday party where a small fiht took place and he got hurt.Mika hit album song something something was remixed by DJ Sheizwood only three years back.Mika toldus hat music has no barears.He is playing the main role in film tom dick and harry.mika has given two songs of that film to DJ Shiezwood to remix.DJ Shezwood was very happy after they met at a party recently.Music is the main thing who got both of them together.
by Rajendra Ganotra mumbai

REGA REZZA-A NEW PLANET DISCOVERED

Generation-y kids are being targeted by most of the Animation Filmmakers till date. But here is something for the adults also along with the kids. Sounds interesting!!! We are talking about India's first 3D animation movie "Rega Rezza".
"Rega Rezza" is a 3D animation film in the genre of space- fiction. The film is designed and directed by Aashu Patel and produced by Fire Films & Media Pvt. Ltd. Three media professionals- Sanjay Saagar, Sanjay Trivedi and Aashu Patel from different fields teamed together to discover the new Planet "Rega Rezza"."We came up with this unique idea which led to the launch of the new-age virtual film stars. Previously we were planning to sign leading film stars and approached few stars for their face and voice. But we decided to use our own virtual stars in our first film", says Sanjay Saagar, chairman of Fire Films & Media Pvt. Ltd. "We will launch our virtual stars through a grand function" adds Sanjay Saagar.
The makers are leaving no stone unturned to use as much authentic information possible in this science fiction and for this they have roped in J.J. Rawal, founder and former director of Nehru Planetarium and President of Indian Planetary Society as a special advisor. The film unfolds on three different planets including the one created by the maker.
The quality of VFX and the animation of "Rega Rezza" is as per with Hollywood standards, which all done at the Fire Films & Media's High End Studio. There is no need to travel all the way to LA to get animation done in future.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLZZ CONTACT:-SANJAY SAAGAR: CHAIRMAN OF FIRE FILMS & MEDIA PVT. LTD.
by Rajendra Ganotra mumbai

SYNOPSISMahadev is one of the few educated young men from Sajjanpur. His ambition is to be a novelist but finds it easier to make a living by writing letters sitting next to the post office. His ability to write persuasive letters makes him popular with the largely non-literate population of the town. Aware of this power, he soon uses his talent to manipulate people with amusing and sometimes not such amusing results.One day, an attractive young woman Kamala, wants to get a letter written to her husband who has migrated to Mumbai to make a living. It turns out that she was in school with Mahadev when they were children. The kiss he demanded from her for writing her notes in his excellent hand gave his teacher apoplexy. All along, Mahadev has believed that she was removed from school by her parents because of his indiscretion. Seeing her, Mahadev's latent love for her is awakened. In order to make her fall in love with him, he writes to her husband in ways that will alienate both of them from each other. He almost succeeds in his plans until an event takes place that transforms him from a villainous cad to a copy book hero.With this as the narrative frame, Welcome to Sajjanpur shows in an entertaining, musical, and comedic way, characters, and events, that are at once hilarious and poignant.A delightful satirical take on a contemporary Indian village.CAST & CREWProducer - Ronnie Screwvala.Co - Producers - Zarina Mehta, Deven Khote, & Siddharth Roy Kapur.Story & Direction By - Shyam Benegal.Director of Photography - Rajen Kothari.Music - Shantanu Moitra.Lyrics - Awanand Kirkire & Ashok Mishra.Screenplay & Dialogue - Ashok Mishra.

Rohan S, has been working in Mumbai for more than a decade as a versatile performing artist, both as an anchor fluent in native as well as western languages ( his impeccable english being his forte! ) as well as a talented singer who performs to live audiences with his band GenX. He also doubles as a studio artist for jingles and voice overs. His USV is his ability to sing every genre of music from western influences to the current trend of bollywood.As a performer, he is known to connect to his audiences and get the vibe going to build up with his high energy delivery that never fails to set many a pulse racing.. He has been loved by people not just all over India but also Internationally and he continues to charm and entertain as he has been doing so for a long time.Besides his foray into entertainment, he is a entreprenuer with a sucessfull professional business setup up that forays into technology consultation, finance planning and manpower consultation and services which are collectively run under the banner of GenX Global. He believes in harmonising a perfect blend of business and talent and thats what prompted him to setup on his own post a successful stint as an executive in the corporate world after having completed his education as a topper from St. Xaviers College and The Institute of Science with a double post grad of M.Sc and MBA.His belief in a simple living and high thinking and his desire to leave a lasting imprint in the minds of people has fuelled his passions and desire to keep raising the bar in an endless pursuit of acheivement..A belief in giving back to society what the world has been generous to offer in return is a thought that every human needs to understand and is his drive to dedicate his efforts towards various social causes...
by Rajendra Ganotra mumbai

Im Shooting with Govinda & Sunil Shetty - Urvashi Sharma

Urvashi Sharma was born and brought up in Delhi and started modelling at the age of sixteen. She comes from very humble beginnings and it is her guts, perseverence and immense talent which are totally responsible for her success today. Urvashi has always been one the most sought after faces in the advertising world but within a very short span of moving to Mumbai she also managed to sign up an eight movie deal with the prestigious film production house, Tips. Under this agreement Urvashi will do a guaranteed 8 films under the Tips banner and will also be promoted to other banners for their projects. Urvashi made her film debut in 2007 with Tips Films' romantic thriller "Naqaab, directed by Abbas Mastan. This dream role, which revolved around the female protagonist (Urvashi), starred two popular heros of Indian cinema - Akshaye Khanna and Bobby Deol. Urvashi's performance was applauded by all.
Some of the great campaigns that Urvashi can be seen in are: Ponds, Garnier, TBZ, Globus and Red Tape. She has also featured in two music videos - "Say Something, Something.." with Mika and as the hearbroken young girl in the Atif Aslam song "Doorie". Urvashi surprised everyone during the shooting of Naqaab in Dubai when she insisted on performing her own stunts despite a body double being present. She is a fitness freak and loves her Yoga sessions everyday.Recently, she wowed the country with her fearlessness on ‘Fear Factor Extreme : Khatron Ke Khiladi’. Leaping off buildings, battling sub- zero temperatures and surviving through dog attcks – these were a few of the challenges she had to overcome en route to finally being declared the first runner up on the show. Her grit and determination made her win the maximum number of ‘safety bands’ on the show. Urvashi has recently been signed up by Bajaj Almond Drops as the brand ambassador. Currently, she is shooting for ‘Chai Garam’ with Govinda and Sunil Shetty.
(Urvashi is seen here at Arshi's music album release Again Dekh Jawani Dekh in mumbai.)
by Rajendra Ganotra mumbai

Singer Javid Raza

Javid hails from a very elite family of Hyderabad, India.His father, Mr. Hashmath Raza was the Chief/State Architect of Andhra Pradesh, India. His father's uncle was the Governor of Maharashtra, India.Javid had a devout inclination to singing/music from childhood. His inborn talent for singing is a God's Gift. He was given the title of a "child prodigy" by his Gurus in music. He received formal training in music by Ustad Tasadduq Hussain Sahab. His favorite raagas are "Raag Yemen" and "Raag Darbari". A few of his favorite numbers are "Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi Wo Barsaat Ki Raat" (Raag Yemen) and "O Duniya Ke Rakhwale" (Raag Darbari). His Ustaad always recommended him to join the Hindustani College of Music for theoretical training in music, but his parents wanted him to become a doctor as he excelled in academics especially Science. His schooling was done from the prestigious Hyderabad Public School formerly known as the "Jagirdar College".During his college years, he worked part time at AIR - All India Radio Station, Hyderabad for almost a year, where he met famous maestros, musicians, singers and other artists from all over India.He was offered a job of a version singer by a head hunter to work with the musical maestros Laxmikant-Pyarelal Ji. He declined that offer as he was in his final year of his Masters degree. Later, he moved to Dubai. And then came an offer from the famous Music Director, Ravi Sahab in his talent hunt for a new voice. Unfortunately, Javid was unable to take this opportunity due to his newly acquired job restrictions.Javid was always an ardent fan of the "Great Legend - Rafi Sahab". Now, Javid resides in Darien, Connecticut, U.S.A.. He works for a reputable European Airline and has a full time job. He performs on the week ends. He juggles his time between work and music, which is his all time most revered hobby.Music has always been a solace for him. He has traveled all over U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Panama, Caribbean Islands, South America, Middle East, Pakistan and India and given numerous shows with famous Bollywood and Pakistani artists. He has been bestowed with several trophies and awards as the "Voice of Mohammed Rafi". But Javid is a very down to earth person who feels that "QUDRAT KO SIRF AIK HI RAFI DARKAAR HAI' and nobody can equal legends like Rafi Sahab.Like all professionals need to learn constantly to update themselves, Javid strongly believes in ongoing learning in the field of music He says, "Bin Guru Gyaan Kahan Se Paoon, Dee Jo Daan, Hari Gunn Gaoon". He has a natural talent of writing poetry, which he probably inherited from his uncle who is a renowned Shaayar "Akbar Hyderabadi" currently residing in London.Javid has three CDs to his credit. The first one is titled "TADAP", the second one is "IBTEDA" and the third one is "Memorable Songs of Rafi". He gave playback for the movie "Bandhak", which was produced in USA. He sang a religious couplet/Ashlok for a Television Documentary, "Diya Jyothi" He sang for a TV serial "Mausam", which was telecast on "Zee TV".These are his redeeming qualities - humble, modest, soft spoken, polite and extremely kind hearted, which coincidentally are identical to his role model, Rafi Sahab. He is very content with what God has bestowed him with.

More about Javid Raza can be found at his website http://www.javidraza.com/

by Qamaal Mustafa Sikander

Sallu my dear - Poonam Jhawer

Poonam Jhawer is a well-known Hindi Film (Bollywood*) actress, model, singer and film-maker. She has been recently in the news for being approached by Playboy for doing a Nude Photo Session and whether she will be the wild card entry in Big Boss. The news has neither been confirmed nor denied by Poonam Jhawer. She has neither given her email id nor her telephone number on her website and apparently the only way to contact her is through her PR for industry people or by writing in her guest book at her website which she regularly reads.
How did Bollywood happen?
After an initial stint as a model with Advertising commercials, the producers of Hindi flick MOHRA saw me in one of the ad commercials. I got a call from the producers and was screen tested for a major part in the film and selected. That's how my journey into Bollywood began.
What kind of music do you prefer?
Depending where I am and what is the mood… from Ghazals to Pop, everything interests me. Infact I have a huge collection in all the genres… basically in Hindi & English.
What's sexy to you?
Me and myself… Lol…. jokes apart anything which catches my interest and kick starts my imagination… its all in mind. I know the way I can carry myself, it makes me look hot. To look sexy, I don't need to become nude. I can do it in my very own style.
Your sex appeal lies in?
Obviously I can't brag about myself… Isn't it? If you are reading this you should answer this… I will love to hear from you rather.
What (How) do you do to keep in shape?
Eat healthy, yoga, gymming and…… well rest is a secret. (not to be revealed)…What's your ideal guy like?Tall, Handsome and of course RICH… filthy rich with a heart of Gold. Hahaha…. I am serious about it.What's the dumbest thing a guy's ever done to get your attention?During a music video shoot, a guy requesting me to autograph on his forehead.
What should a guy do to win your heart?
Buy me a island…. Island of kindness, honesty and purity of heart.Have any females made passes at you? How have you handled those?
Happens almost every day…. I smile and move on.Which is the sexiest place on the planet for you, that just thinking about it turns you on?
Answer is reserved for the person who wins my heart.You feel you look the hottest in?Everything.If your man's playing hard to get, what would be your strategy to get him back?I am not experienced in this... till now no one has done this to me.What should a guy do to ensure a second date with you after the first one?
Win my heart in the first one to get a second date.What are your future plans?Work hard towards my goal and keep searching for my dream man.What comes to your mind first when you hear these words -Food - HealthSex – Divine HappinessMusic – Relaxation and FunFilms – Me and My dreamStar – I want to shine like the STARsJourney – Beautiful and Relaxing holiday Friend - TrustWild - DiscoWet – Dance in the RainsHappiness – Togetherness with my Family and Friends. If given a chance, who would you like to audition on your casting couch as a Bollywood Producer ?
The one and only ... Salman Khan ...Sallu my dear!Your favourite Bollywood Heroines ?
In the current generation, I love Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor. From the past, I like Hema Malini, Rekha, Shri Devi and Madhuri Dixit.Here's what Poonam Jhawer has to say about herself at her official website
http://www.poonamjhawer.com/

Swastik Pictures

Melody Queen ASHA BHOSLE'S 75th Birthday

Saregama India Ltd, launched Asha Bhosle's album, " Precious Platinum", a tribute to the melody Queen on her 75th birthday. The album is a compilation of tracks that promises to take the listeners back to the golden era's immortal melody. Comprising of 9 melodious tracks, the album is extremely special owing to its launch on the legendary singer's 75th birthday. The tracks to be watched out for are Tum Jo Mile, Jab Shyam ki and Yeh Nazar Jo Jhuk Rahi HAi. Nitin Shankar who leads Ashaji's current band has been the sole composer of this album. He has worked with Ashaji extensively in the past thus resulting in mellifluous compositions for Precious Platinum.
By Rajendra Ganotra & Qamaal Mustafa Khan

People Pictures' 99 launched

People Pictures' 99 – Part Fact. Part Fiction. Pure Fun, the company's first filmi offering, was formally launched on September 1 at Shatranj Napoli, Versova. Produced by Anupam Mittal and Aditya Shastri, the film, directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and starring Kunal Khemu, Soha Ali Khan, Boman Irani, Cyrus Broacha, Simone Singh, Mahesh Manjrekar and Vinod Khanna among others.Avers Anupam Mittal, "At People Pictures we wanted a film that is cool, stylish, genre busting in content and a pure entertainer. Our search ended with 99."Adds Aditya Shastri, "Slick fast-paced, realistic and importantly, very funny, 99 is an original story inspired by real events. It is as much "what could have been" as it is "what really happened." In other words, it is historical fiction – fiction being the keyword."99 is the story of two different men in two different cities, who are bound by a common feeling of always being stuck at '99'. They never seem to make it to a 'century'- figuratively speaking. It is a journey of two men who want to break away from the rut and 'strike it big'.What follows is an unpredictable and hilarious ride through two cities with extremely likeable and very grounded characters, unbelievable circumstances, real twists of fate, small-time crooks, big-time conspiracies, fateful car crashes, ups of friendship, downs of love and a climax that will keep everybody on the edge of their seats."The stars of the film, Kunal Khemu, Boman Irani, Soha Ali Khan, Cyrus Broacha, Simone Singh, directors Raj Nidimuro-Krishna DK and producers Anupam Mittal and Aditya Shastri besides a horde of celebs of the likes of Aanchal Kumar, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Suchitra Pillai, Varun Badola and a horde of celebs joined them in their celebration.
by INDIA BUREAU mumbai

Music Release of "Drona"

Drona Music of Drona was released yesterday at a glittering event held at The Leela Kempinski. Celebrities present included Jaya Bhaduri (Bachchan), Director Goldie Behl, Abhishek Bachchan who plays Drona , Priyanka Chopra who plays the female lead, music director Dhruv Ghanekar, singer Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonali Bendre among others.
Here are a few photographs & a video from the event.
by India Bureau Team

pics by: Qamaal Mustafa Sikander

A slice of history itself!

Mumbai, September 5th, 2008: Saregama India Ltd, part of RPG Enterprises and India’s flagship music company, will host a music exhibition from the September 6th to 30th , 2008 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly, the Prince of Wales Museum) . The legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar will inaugurate the exhibition that aims to take the visitors through the transformation of Indian music in the past 110 years .Commenting on this initiative, Harsh Goenka, Chairman RPG Enterprises said, “Saregama is extremely proud to be a driving force behind this exhibition- an effort to spread the immortal & rich music heritage that we house and we are happy to have the association of the city’s museum which offers an ideal setting. No music lover should miss it”.The month long exhibition, is a walk through the past few decades of Indian music. Right from the first machine to record sound – the rare Edison’s Phonograph to modern gadgets, the researched presentation is an era wise display of music, musicians and audio technology. Although, the mention of the words ‘history’ and ‘museum’ coming from a century old company brings out dull imagery, care has been exercised to design the entire exhibition with a highly engrossing feel. The aesthetic feel of the past is a beautiful part of the exhibition. There will be several “listening stations” where visitors can listen to historic recordings like the first ever song to be recorded, sung by Gahaur Jan and also the original recordings of great speeches by Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Nehru and other national leaders. There is even nostalgic music from regional languages as well. Early period record players, record cutting machines, earliest microphones, coloured records and many other artefacts will also be on display.CSMVS Museum Director Mr Sabyasachi Mukherjee is looking forward to the exhibition’s opening. “It is a very unique exhibition and the Museum is happy to bring to life some of the most loved sounds and musical heritage of the country from the beginning of the recording era. I am sure it will be a big attraction”, said Mr Mukherjee.Karaoke and a recording studio will add flavour to the environment. It will enable the understanding of the recording experience where one can actually record and playback one’s own voice through different eras in recording. . Workshops on various forms of music will also be conducted on weekends by distinguished musicologists in the field. Prominent singers like Suresh Wadkar, Bhupendra Singh, Sonu Nigam & Kavita Krishnamoorthy will also be a part of the exhibition in the form of special interactive public meetings.To carry back memories of the exhibition, Saregama will be offering special exhibition commemorative CDs for sale at the venue at a special price. The exhibition is curated by Kushal Gopalka.The exhibition will also mark the launch of Pasand Meri, Geet Sathiyon ke- a handpicked collection of Lata Mangeshkar’s favourite tracks. Commenting on this elaborate display of culture and the extremely special occasion owing to the launch of her album, Lata Mangeshkar, says, “I have always liked to hear some of my own colleagues like Manna Dey, Mohd. Rafi and also amongst the new generation singers I like to listen to Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy. I am delighted that Saregama India Ltd has thought of this unique concept by releasing an album of my favourite tracks sung by some of my favourite singers.”The inaugural function, for special invitees only, is also marked by a music concert by the renowned vocalist Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj at the enchanting Key Gallery of the CSMVS museum.About Saregama: Saregama India Ltd, formerly known as 'The Gramophone Company of India Ltd., is India’s foremost music company and is a member of the RPG group. It is rapidly transforming into an entertainment company from being India's largest and best-known music company with a library of over 25000 hours of the best South Asian music. The Company has been intimately associated with the development of Indian music from the time the first recording was made on Indian soil. Saregama owns the largest music archives in India, one of the biggest in the world. It is now an emerging player in quality cinema, TV software, radio content, events and digital exploitation.
by Qamaal Mustafa Sikander

200 variety of cocktails at "PENINSULA GRAND"

In a first of its kind initiative ever taken by any Mumbai Hotel, "PENINSULA GRAND", will showcase and serve over 200 variety of cocktails. The huge variety adds an exciting new element that will put guests in the spotlight with a sophistic and fun experience they can find only at Bar of Peninsula Grand Hotel. The guests can find unique blends including Acapulco gold, Ultimate Suntan, and Peach Pleasures.Cocktail Culture includes the custom Renaissance Cocktail Blocks-- an exciting and fun way for guests to interact at the bar. Each block features different cocktail ingredient "building blocks", including Spirits, Barware, Fresh Ingredient, Method of Preparation and Flavor Profile. Guests experiment with the blocks and the bartender by rolling different combinations to create a signature cocktail. The bartender then picks the winning combination, named for the guest who created it, and features it as the drink of the evening. for all to try.Peninsula Grand in the suburbs is more than just a deluxe business class hotel. With its genuine warmth, impeccable service, and quiet efficiency, it is everything one can wish in a Classy Business Hotel. It is far removed from the frenetic pace of the city. Yet, it is no more than 15 minutes away from the International and Domestic Airports, and majorarterial highways.

by INDIA BUREAU, mumbai

After Ramu's 'Phoonk', 'ROOH' will come

Once it was Ramsey Brothers who indulged in horror movies, but now other big makers have shown their inkling towards this scary genre.Ram Gopal Varma made "Phoonk" and now Sanjay Khandelwal is coming with "Rooh". This is musical suspense thriller. This Suresh Sharma presented and Sanjay Khandelwal directed film has less stress onroutine horror elements like masks etc. Film shows black power i.e .unsatisfied soul creating havoc. If some one gets killed before his wish is fulfilled, his "Rooh" complets the unfinished job. This a rule of nature.Let us see how much this Rooh of Sanjay Khandelwal is liked by the audience.

by Rajendra Ganotra, mumbai

Singing with Dancing "LIZA MALIK"

Liza malik who was well known performer now turned singer with her new album simply liza. This album album is unique as the title track of the album is sung by liza and remixed by none other than pop king Mika. Mika also featured in the video. The album was released by Yogesh Lakhani, Mika, Ratnakar Kumar and Navin Prabhakar at a suburban restaurant. Liza came early for the function. She also performed on the video track. Mika was the last to come for the function. He came in style. Other who came for the party were Aryamaan, Sanjeev Darshan, Surendra Bhatia, Bobby Darling, Dj Sheizwood, Nandini Jumani, Sheena,Rahul Arora, Poonam Jhawar, Sukhdev,Vipin Sachdeva, Arshi. The party went till vee hours. Mika told the media that Liza is great artist and singer. Mika and other guest wished her all the best for new profession.
By IB Correspondent
pics by: Ramakant Munde

Again Dekh Jawani Dekh

Apple Music Launches the remix version of the hit album Again Dekh Jawani Dekh performed by "ARSHI". Arshi has once again brilliantly performed in this album under the able making of Eye Candy films - Shareen Mantri at breathtaking locations in Bangkok.
Arshi has learnt acting & dancing from Kishore Namit Kapoor's Institute and aced in it since. She is now being signed by Aman Films Production & Apple Entertainment for their forthcoming Hindi Feature films.
Apple Music is started by Mr. Mohd. Isrrar Ansari aiming at providing platfrom to artist of all genres and varied talents
by INDIA BUREAU mumbai

"Lagi Lagan" By MADHUSHREE

Lagi Lagan is a thumri based album, which has 9 tracks all in different mood. We have kept originality of thumri and have built the music around this by using contemporary style. Thumri at present is not known by the youth and bringing these beautiful melodies in to day's trend makes sense not only for the youth but also for the traditional thumri listeners.This album is produced by Royant music and presented by BIG MUSIC of reliance Group. From the 9 tracks there are only three new compositions and the rest are traditional thumris, which we have blended in todays trend.The album is released by A.R.Rahman at A.M.Studio in Chennai on the 08.08.08 with other celebs, MANI RATNAM, ABBAS TAYERWALLA, GULZAR SAHEB AND PLAYBACK SINGER SHAAN.
By Rajendra Ganotra BOLLYWOOD FOX mumbai

Al Pacino-Robert De Niro hit the Indian marquee with Moserbaer!

Moserbaer plays pioneer yet again. This time bringing to India, the two titans RObert De Niro and Al Pacino together in the simultaneous release of adrenaline fueled psychological thriller that stars timeless Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as a pair of veteran New York City police detectives on the trail of a vigilante serial killer. It is a long time since the two veterans and coming with each other, and this makes the move a much-awaited one.The film is carrying excellent reports and is expected to be a box office juggernaut across the globe.And Righteous Kill gets simultaneous release on Indian screens, due to the efforts of Moserbaer.Says Mr Harish Dayani, Chief Executive, Moserbaer Entertainment, "the film is a thriller that transcends boundaries. And the Academy Award winners have come out with superlative performances. Hence, we are going all out to make Righteous Kill release in India a no-expenses spared effort."Interestingly, tripevine tells us that Robert De Niro has specially asked for a DVD of Sarkar Raj as he wanted to see the performance of most popular actor in the world as proclaimed by BBC in the desi Godfather RGV flick. Will the Big B brave being mobbed to get to watch De Niro on the silver screen? Watch this space for more…In the meantime, here is more on Righteous Kill. Written by Russell Gewirtz (Inside Man), and directed by Jon Avnet (Fried Green Tomatoes, Red Corner 88 Minutes), the cast also features hip-hop superstar Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson (Get Rich or Die Tryin'), Carla Gugino (American Gangster), John Leguizamo (Love In The Time Of Cholera) and Donnie Wahlberg (Saw II, III, IV). Veteran stage actor Brian Dennehy (Death of A Salesman) joins newcomer Trilby Glover (The Starter Wife). Rob Dyrdek of MTV's hit show Rob & Big makes a cameo appearance, as well as Dan Futterman (A Mighty Heart) who was nominated for an Oscar for his adapted screenplay of last year's Capote.The story begins when highly decorated Detectives Turk (DE NIRO) and Rooster (PACINO) of the NYPD face retirement which neither of them are ready for. Before they can hang up their badges, they are called to investigate the murder of a notorious pimp, who appears to have ties to a case they solved years before. Like the original murder, the victim is a suspected criminal whose body is found accompanied by a four-line poem justifying the killing.When additional crimes take place, it becomes clear the detectives are looking for a serial killer - one who targets criminals who have fallen through the cracks of the judicial system. His - or her - mission seems to be what the cops aren't able to do—take the culprits off the streets for good. The similarities between the recent killings and their earlier case raise a nagging question: Did they put the wrong person behind bars?Joining Director Avnet behind the scenes are Cinematographer Denis Lenoir, ASC, AFC (Uprising, 88 Minutes), Production Designer Tracey Gallacher (Emmy-nominated for The Starter Wife, 88 Minutes), Costume Desi gner Debra McGuire (Superbad) and Editor Paul Hirsch (Ray).The movie is produced by Avi Lerner and Boaz Davidson of Millennium Films with Randall Emmett, Daniel M. Rosenberg, Alexandra Milcham, Rob Cowan and Lati Grobman. Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short and George Furla are Executive Producers with Marsha Oglesby serving as Co-Producer.Brian Frankish is the Line Producer.
by INDIA BUREAU, Mumbai

Journey to The Central of The Earth

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"SCRABBLE" for Digital Screens

On Tuesday, 2nd of September 2008, a panel discussion was held in Mumbai, panelists present at this press conference were, Mr. Ranjit Thakur, CEO, Scrabble entertainment Pvt Ltd, Mr. Amitabh Vardhan, CEO, PVR Cinemas, Mr. Kanwal Preet Singh Brar, Sales Manager, India – Christie Digital Systems and Mr. Vishal Kapur, CEO, Fun cinemas.Ranjit Thakur, CEO, Scrabble Entertainment, said “Our 2 K Digital Platform will change the way movies are shown in India. This unique business model is a win – win for the entire industry. The exhibitors will have increased revenue and lower operational costs while the content providers will have a substantial savings on print cost and eventually benefit in a big way as piracy will be curtailed with our mass deployment. ”“ Hollywood Studios will be also be largely benefited as this will enable them to have Day and Date Releases in India at a much lower cost and Digital will help them show case 3 D content as well. ”“You will get a glimpse and recognize the potential of 3 D when Journey to the Center of the Earth is released digitally in 3D by E-City Ventures”Exhibitors for some of the movies are already using the technology. For instance, PVR Cinemas - Juhu, Inox - Nariman Point have tested this technology to showcase all the films released recently and got a tremendous response.Mr. Amitabh Vardhan , CEO , PVR Cinemas, said “ We will now be able to maximize our advertisement revenue, get better show placements & also be able to show case alternate content. Also PVR’s revenue from Hollywood Content is the highest in the industry and the fact that we will be getting more day and date releases from theHollywood studios & with the opportunity to play 3 D Movies, it will definitely add to our bottom line. PVR sees this as the future of exhibition & will completely support Scrabble in their effort to digitize India”PVR today has 19 screens running on 2 K Digital with no analog back up. It plans to install atleast 30 to 40 Digital Screens every year.
By IB correspondent Mumbai

Promo "Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang"

Cartoon Film

"Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang" (promo 90 sec.)

Now The Film "Vignaharta Shree Siddhivinayak"

The film also includes very popular aartis of Siddhivinayak Temple that have been sung by all main pujaris of Siddhivinayak Temple in this film besides having the voices of eminent vocalists, Shankar Mahadevan, Tulsi Kumar, Shilpa Pai , Ravindra Bijoor, Ravindra Sakhi, the music is by Anil Mohile, Rajesh Johri has given the lyrics and Yashwant Ingavle is the director."The film is for a cause. And to reiterate the presence of a power above us all that makes a difference and brings peace to our soul. The genuineness of cause was important and the first musical company that came to our mind when it was time for audio release is Gulshan Kumar's T Series. And they welcomed us with open arms. We are equally proud of the association," says Rajiv Sanghvi of Vistas Media Pvt Limited.Adds Bhushan Kumar, MD – T Series, "we feel privileged and honoured that we have been chosen by the trust to release the audio of this devotional album. And we are doing our best to make the aartis available for the devotees during the festive occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi."Currently, the Vignaharta Shree Siddhivinayak audios and CDs will be available at all leading stores for Rs 50 for CDs and Cassette Rs 35 for audio cassettes, keeping in mind that the music is for all classes of Siddhivinayak devotees alike. The main temple aarti is also available on ringtones and can be downloaded on the net as well. The film will be released at a post-Diwali release. The film stars Divya Dutta, Parmeet Sethi, Ramesh Deo, Ashalata, Gracy Singh, Naveen Prabhakar among others.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

by IB Correspondent, Mumbai

Hitech Shiva, ABN Style!

Art curator Ashish Balram Nagpal celebrated the new look of the Lord Shiva through the eyes of the artist Rajat Kaanthi Dharr at Tetsuma, Colaba on Sept 1.Rajat had earlier depicted the teenage Krishna with a rustic look with dark skin, a muscular body and without jewellery. This time he depicted Shiva with modern gadgets and powers.When asked about Rajat and his work Ashish Balram Nagpal says- "God dwells within me, like he dwells in all of us! This is how I see him. It is Rajat's interpretation that makes his works interesting."Manoj Bajpayee who has followed Rajat's works of art keenly said "I like the artist's justifications of the theme."Besides Manoj Bajpayee,Kim Sharma, Aamir Ali, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Mohsin Akhtar, Deepak Sandhu that is Nakul of Mahabharat, Harshwardhan Rane of Left Right Left, model Karan Thakkar, director Saurabh Sengupta, Atul Kasbekar, painters Ganga Kadakia, Sanjeev Khandekar, Kadambari, Vipul and Savia, socialites Dolly Thakore, Meenakshi, Hriday Nagpal, Mukteshwari, Madhusudan, Niranjan, art collector Mittal, Razvin Namdarian of bCA gallery and a whole horde of art. Film and television fraternity shared Ashish Balram Nagpal's celebration at Tetsuma, Colaba on 01Sep 2008.
by INDIA BUREAU, Mumbai

Have Feet Will Dance - SHIYAMAK DAVAR

The word “institute” brings to mind visuals of strict spectacled teach hers, neat rows of students sitting on benches and punishment for not adhering to rules. Shiamak Daver-the pioneer of modern dance in India decided to do exactly the opposite of that when he started his classes in 1986.With a motive to help the young and the young at heart discover and enjoy creative expression through dance, Shiamak Davar’s Institute For The Performing Arts or SDIPA, as it is popularly known, teaches Jazz, Hip Hop, Rock N Roll, Afro Jazz ,Salsa, Shiamak’s Indo Jazz and Shiamak's Bollywood Jazz styles of dance. SDIPA conducts dance classes in nine cities in India, reaching out to thousands of students every year.
SDIPA encourages more and more people to speak the language of dance, and also gives potential students the opportunity to explore arts as a profession.
Q) How will you describe about you?
A) I have always been a passionate kind of person, an extrovert, some one who loves to express myself. Dance is an extension of what I am, of what I can do.
Q) What is dance according to you?
A) Dance is a therapy. When you dance, you sweat; your feel-good hormones come out. People get so much out of the class and then we put the people on stage to perform. Every three months all my students come on stage and perform, all shapes and sizes. Performing on stage gives some self-worth, self-confidence. It gives you something more than dancing in class.
Q) When did you start all?
A) It all begins 25 years ago.
Q) Who is the best Bollywood dancer according to you?
A) Helen, There is nobody like her. Helen is Helen .I have never seen such movements, and in those days, no technical wizardry, nothing. She was so mind blowing.
Q) What is Victory Arts Foundation?
A) VAF is a not-for-profit organization committed to making dance a meaningful experience for “all”. VAF endeavors to use the power of performing arts, especially dance, to bring joy to the underprivileged, specially challenged, visually impaired and others. Bringing a smile on their faces and adding a bounce in their stride, VAF takes the mission of HAVE FEET, WILL DANCE.ONE STEP FURTHER. Any one can send donation to VAF at TARDEO office.
Q) What is the meaning of SHIAMAK?
A) SHIAMAK meaning “Prince”, the “Prince of Hearts”, the “Prince of Joy”, the “Prince of Simplicity”. Dancing is my true being; it is my sole nature and my soul nature, my only existence.
Q) Your Bollywood films as a Choreographer?
A) Song-Nach Baliye, film- Bunty aur Babli, staring Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerjee. Song- Chak Dum Dum (Koi Ladki Hai), film- Dil To Pagal Hai, staring-Shahrukh khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma KapporSong- Kahin Aag Lage,film- Taal , staring Aishwarya Rai.Song- BnBrap, film-Bunty aur Babli, staring Amitabh Bachchan. Song-My Dream Comes True, film-Kisna, staring-Antonio Bernath and Vivek Oberoi.
BY RAJENDRA GANOTRA AND VIJAY SHANKER.

JEENA TO HAI... Bollywood movie Hollywood Style

[ Rating ** ]

Its Rock Production Ltd by N.R.I. Ravi Chettiah and Franca Battista (U.K). The stars of the movie are Rishabh Takoo, Roushika Reikhi, Ricky, Needhi Gill, Ravi Chettiah, Ricky and Shebaaz khan.The story starts with an Indian girl Needhi Gill sudenly appears at the door step of a guy whom she has been harassing for a while and after a breif chat they decide to go for a meal. Then like a bomb she drops the news that she is the sister of his friend Pankaj, a friend from University. Amazed and confused Rishabh Takoo starts to ask more questions. Needhi Gill tells the bad news about what happened to her brother, Pankaj in India, who has been kidnapped by gangsters, who want a heavy ransom or else they will kill him. With tears and sadness in Needhi gill's eyes, she manages to get Rishabh to understand but the ransom is such a large amount that they need more help. They then have to track down all the lost friends on the last day of University, that who ever may be in trouble really begins. Ravi Chettiah who is living a cool life style and Roushika Reikhi, working at the Indian Embasy finally meet and decide they should help.The music by Uttsava Anand is excellent. Roushika Reikhi performed her role very well and she deserves the best role in her career. Rishabh Takoo, a model turned actor is also promising actor and his future is very much bright. Needhi Gill and Ravi Chettiah did their job very well.

By INDIA BUREAU Mumbai

Interview Tall & Sexy Roushika Reikhi

Roushika Reikhi is a winner of several beauty titles like Miss Chandigarh, Miss North, Miss Airforce and Elegant Queen, Miss Mumbai Queen, Miss Slimnasium and has done lots of fashion shows, with a passion for acting and dancing Roushika Reikhi has playing the lead role in Bollywood and Tamil films, besides featuring in some international projects and participating in some prestigious advertisements Roushika Reikhi has also danced in music albums for T series, Tips, Zee Music etc. Roushika has been V J for Zee Channel. Tall and sexy Roushika Reikhi is Bipasha Basu look alike and she feels that she can prove her passion for acting provided she gets suitable opportunities. In an interview with Rajendra Ganotra, Roushika reveals her secerts.

Q) Tell me about your work experience?

A) I have done several commercial ads films like Rupa Bumchams and Rupa Bruna, Pretto shoes, Gold Jewellery, Ads and Hair Shampoo. I also done video music album for T.series, Tips, Zee Music and Finetouch. I have been anchor for Zee Channel for long time.

Q) Tell me about your films in Bollywood, Tamil and French Movie?

A) I have done Sudhakar Bokadia”s” Hands up”, Harry Baweja “s “Bluffer”, Rock Production’s “Jeena Tu Hai”, French movie “Le Moulin and Vent” and two Tamil films by Vikrant and Aihattian.

Q) Your Press ads ?

A) I have worked for Reign Shampoo, Health cover and video album covers, B.H.T Sarees posters, Lipstic and Bleach cream, Hollywood Hairwash and several others.

Q)What’s the story of this movie “Jeena To Hai” in which you are playing the lead role?

A) An Indian girl, Reeva suddenly appears at the doorstep of a guy whom she has been harassing for a while and after a brief chat they decide to go out for a meal. Then like a bomb she drops the news that she is the sister of his friend Pankaj, a friend from University. Amazed and confused, Rishi starts to ask more questions. Reeva tells the bad news about what happened to her brother, Pankaj in India, who has been kidnapped by gangsters, who want a heavy ransom or else they will kill him. With tears and sadness in Reeva’s eyes she manages to get Rishi to understand, but the ransom is such a large amount that they need more help. They then have to track down all the lost friends from university, who made a promise on the last day of university, that who ever may be in trouble in the future, they must come to the aid of each other. And then the whole trouble really begins. Akash whos is living a cool life style and Somya, working at the Indian Embassy finally meet and decide they should help.

Q) Name of other co-stars in this movie ”Jeena To Hai”?

A) Rishabh Takoo, Needhi Gill, Ravi Chettiah, Ricky and Shebaaz Khan.

Q) Do you have any role preferences?

A) I liked to do all types of roles, roles that give me a chance to act with lot of comedy in it. I do not like to be type casted with particular type of roles.

Q) Your future projects?

A) I have some interesting proposals on hand but I can’t give you the details at present.

I am Rakhi Sawant's Brother but... - RAKESH SAWANT

Rakesh Sawant is a young and brilliant director who believes in his convictions and vision which he desires to give it a universal outlook through his medium of making films. Rakesh believes that he may not be the best but would like to do his work differently, thereby creating an individual statement of his own. In an exclusive interview with Rajendra Ganotra, Rakesh Sawant reveals his aspirations and talks about his oops Sister RAKHII SAWANT and much more…

Q) In your latest film “Wafaa”, the leads role is played by Rajesh Khanna. Why did you offer him the lead role?
A) I consider Rajesh Khanna a super star even today and possibly he is the most romantic hero I have ever seen. Hence I felt it was befitting for me to offer the role he deserves.Q) Initially did you have any difficulty in convincing Rajesh Khanna to do the lead role?A) After I narrated the script Kakaji was quite pleased to do the main role and I also felt privileged to work with such a great actor.

Q) During the course of shooting did you have any difficulty with Kakaji?

A I did not have much difficulty but he used to interfere with all the scenes that he was supposed to act in. Infact Kakaji wanted some changes as far as his character was concerned which I didn’t agree with, otherwise the whole story of the film would change. I convinced him and gave a logical reason as to why scenes shouldn’t changed. Hence he was convinced.

Q) Do you like to be known as Rakhi Sawant”s brother?

A) Rakhi Sawant is my elder sister.So I don’t mind being known as her brother and moreever initially I did a lot of ground work for her because of which she is well-known today.First controversy broke out in the film “Hot Money”, when I suggested that she should wear the unusual costume of coins embedded on the blouse and on the skirt too. This was the first time that an iteam girl wore such a costume and we received lot of media attention. Although Rakee Sawant is my sister I would like to established my identity as the director—RAKESH SAWANT.

Q) Are you a family person?A) Yes, I give lot of respect to my mother and father. I am very much family type of person. I hate parties and love to be with my family.Q) What is the message to the viewers?

A) Always give respect to your parents. Never forget them and take care of them till they are alive.

by Correspondent Mumbai

Rupali Dalal's "BADRA" Launch by "JEETENDRA"

Rupali Dalal's album BADRA was released by famous film star Jeetendra at a gliterring function attended by famous film and music personalities from Bollywood. Rupali is a versatile vocalist, one of the few prominent women exponents of the prestigious Kirana Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music, who has also gathered acclaim for her ventures into several other genres of music.The album is released by Times Music, the music is composed by Sanjeev Darshan, sons of prominent Music Director Shravan of Nadeem Shravan fame and the lyrics have been written by famous lyricists Sameer. The function was also attended by Shravan, singer Bali Brahmabhatt, VJ Pooja Misrra, singer Roop Kumar Rathod among others.
by Qamaal Mustafa Sikander (BOLLYWOOD FOX mumbai)

Vikash Bhalla selebrated "RAT RACE ENTERTAINMENT"

Hosts Puneeta and Vikas Bhalla and Krishna Tamang of Chinagate Global Fusion celebrated the success of Vikas Bhalla's production house Rat Race Entertainment over global fusion cuisine at Bandra's latest haute food place Krishna Tamang's Chinagate Global Fusion at Link Square Mall,Linking Road.An array of celebs of the likes of Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Jeetendra, Arbaaz Khan,Aroona Irani,AShmit Patel, Ashish Choudhary, Ayesha Julka, Bhagyashree, Javed Jaafri among others celebrated the occasion with the hosts with champagne, sushi, an awesome array of dimsums and over 250 dishes that tantalised their tastebuds.Interestingly, Vikas's grandfather Madan Mohan Bhalla and his mother-in-law Uma Prem Chopra falls on 31st August. Vikas Bhalla says," I would term it an excuse to spend time with close friends, family and all those who love us at Rat Race Entertainment. The party is simple a way to say thankyou you to all those who have been with us on this journey."Krishna Tamang of Chinagate says, "I am happy that Chinagate Global Fusion celebrates Vikas's success. The cuisine includes an amazing array of mouth-watering authentic global fare and this seemed to be synonymous with the way the television and film industry in India has gone global.

by INDIA BUREAU mumbai

Adopts Children "CRY" - ROHIT VERMA

Internationally acclaimed and Lokhandwala based fashion designer Rohit Verma has adopted two children from the CRY organization and is quite delighted about it. With complete humility Rohit says “ the society has offered me so much, I must return something to the society and this is the least I can do. Children are the future citizens of India and childhood is an important phase in one’s life, that is the reason why I decided to do so. Please do not ask too many questions about the children as I believe a good deed should always be done secretly” Incidentally Rohit is quite busy designing clothes for the forthcoming Dubai fashion fiesta and is excited about the great response he gets whenever he participates in a fashion show. With a dramatic gesture Rohit says “You will surprised that am a big name in Dubai as am constantly featured on the media and my impresario John Mathew does a great job and we enjoy a wonderful rapport”. Interestingly for the first time Rohit will be designing clothes for the biggest reality show on Sahara TV “Saas Vs Bahu”. It has been an unusual task to deisgn clothes for the typical Saas and Bahus but interesting and challenging too.. Fashion according to Rohit is fine mixture of both comfortability and self confidence. Rohit’s collection are a fine combination of ethnic quality with a modern touch to suit the sensitivity and sensousness of the woman who wears it. Rohit proudly claims that his fashion shows starts and ends with Jessy Randhawa/. Rohit has participated in several fashion shows internationally in cities like Paris, San Francisco., New York, Sydney. Dubai/ etc Rohit feels although the audiences are different., there are people who recognize my garments before my name could be announced. Rohit is happy that he is about to make an individual statement in the world of fashion. Last year Rohit went through lot of trauma in his personal life but friends like music director Harry Anand and Sanjit Anand came to his rescue and assured him about the beautiful aspect of life.
by INDIA BUREAU mumbai

Dard-E-Sherlyn - SHERLYN CHOPRA

Music album of Dard-E-Sherlyn. Never scared of trying new experiments in music album, Sherlyn is now entering into another dimension with a brand new album. The powerful compositions on the album depict an amalgamation of various genres. Sherlyn excels in all genres of music. This unique talent has promoted Sherlyn as a dance icon and has distinctly placed her in the spotlight, apart from other artists. The new album is an extension of artist's personality. The same has been beautifully depicted in a music video that captures stories of this girl.

by INDIA BUREAU mumbai

blue-eyed boy "CHAMKU"

Chamku is the journey of a boy Chandrama Singh ailas Chamku whose family had been brutally murdered and was brought up and trained by Naxalities in Southern interiors of Bihar. He was later picked up under a covert govt program jointly conceived by RAW and IB. Chamku was trained to kill. Best in the business, operations encounters and political assassinations, he soon become the blue-eyed boy. He was given the toughest jobs Which he tackled with ease. His life changes when love enters his life and makes him realize how beautiful life is. But his past comes and stands on his face.
by INDIA BUREAU mumbai