Sunny-Kangana-Madhavan in T Series' next

T Series' Bhushan Kumar-produced, Radhika Rao-Vinay Sapru-directed untitled films will star Sunny Deol, Kangana Ranaut and Madhavan in the lead roles. The film is slated to go on the floors later this year, and the producers are working on a suitable title for the romantic flick. Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao had earlier directed Lucky with Salman Khan. The current film will be shot in Chicago later this year.Says T Series' head honcho Bhushan Kumar, "we have been flooded with calls asking us if the film is called Happy New Year. And now, we get news reports that confirm the same on their own without even making a call to us. Let me put all queries to rest at one time. No, our film is not called happy New year." So what will it be called then? "When we decide, you will be the first to know," he smiles.
by Rajendra Ganotra, mumbai

"Wake Up" has a social message

Last Sunday was no holiday for the students of St Thomas Academy, M.G.Road, Goregoan (W) as they had to watch an educational film in the morning, especially screened for the students of 10 and 11th standard. The 25 minutes short film "Wake Up" has a social message as most youngsters ruin their life due to certain vices they fall prey to.Presented by Mr. D.S.M. George, Directed by Mr. Amjad Khan and Produced by Mr. Jayesh Gandhi the film "Wake Up" reveals the story of an aspiring boxer who becomes a victim of drugs and ruins his life. Prior to screening of the film, Principal of ST. Thomas Academy, Fr. Effifenney said "This film is shown with a particular purpose, these days children and students like you want to have lots of fun without realizing its implications. While the parents toil hard to provide fine education to children and take all the pains to make them happy, the children with their peer group are driven towards all types of vices, hence ruin their life and all the hopes and aspirations of the parents are completely shattered. I want you to watch the film carefully and write as what message that you could derive from this film and what have you learnt from it".
The protagonist of the film as the boxer is played by upcoming model and actor John Reegan. The character Neeraj, played by John Reegan, is determined to make it big as a boxer but his father dissuades him and wants him to continue his family business, The boxer is influenced by his friends and starts consuming drugs and gets addicted to it and destroys his life completely. John Reegan has played a boxer as well as the drug addicted character with his heart out. He had done a lot of study for playing this role in his very first short film. He steals the show no doubt. He is a very talented actor. He looks superb and has a very good screen presence with a great physique. Everyone liked his performance and gave a standing ovation after the screening. This is the entry of John Reegan to Bollywood. Regarding the tragic ending John Reegan says "The ending is deliberately tragic as youngsters should realize that if they get addicted to any vice, it is dangerous, hence this movie proves a lesson for everyone". John Reegan intends to show this film in major festivals and as an actor he already has some interesting projects lined up including south Indian films.
By VIJAY SHANKER Goregoan, Mumbai

Poonam Jhawer the Indian Elektra

The ravishing Poonam Jhawer is all set to come out with a new album very soon which she promised to be fully packed with action. "I am going to be the Indian Elektra in it" says Poonam. But why Elektra when you already have such a hot image in the music industry. "I always wanted to do something new and with this album I am exploring something different that's yet untapped." she replies. The sensuous beauty has worked hard on getting a new look for the album video that's attracting her lot of attention from various quarters. To which a blushing Poo says, "I love my body and I have worked hard to give a new shape to it but yes I don't want a SIZE ZERO." Yes indeed you are looking much hotter now Poo. She admits to getting a lot of offers from foreign magazines like "PLAY BOY" and many more other MAG. for photo shoots. apart from offers from Bollywood filmmakers and even filmmakers from down South! Also, Poonam has totally revamped her personal website and got it modeled on the lines of Hollywood singing stars. The multi talented actress cum singer cum producer believes in change that comes along bringing something refreshingly new.

by Rajendra Ganotra

Bhushan-Salman combo to weave celluloid magic

After the musical association with Salman starrers of the likes of Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya, Partner, Tere Naam, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and their production Lucky, music mogul Bhushan Kumar and Salman come together yet again. This time with a film that will be directed by Anees Bazmee. Bhushan and Salman are known to share the common musical chord and while Salman known Bhushan's musical acumen, Bhushan likes the humility of Salman and the respect is mutual. It is this respect that has translated into a relationship over years.The current film is said to be an interesting musical with a difference, considering that it will be under the T Series banner, and produced by Bhushan Kumar. It is slated to go on the floors post in August 2009."Our relationship with Salman Khan goes back a long time. We have always shared a great relationship and this film just adds on to that," says Bhushan Kumar who is looking forward to the Salman film making waves in the musical market yet again.Says Salman, "I went in for the film because I share a long, frutiful relationship with T Series." Here is looking forward to a musical extravaganza from the Salman-Bhushan-Anees Bazmee combo.
by INDIA BUREAU

Audio release of Kaash Mere hote

"Audio Release in style"Salman Khan releases the audio of Shravans Entertainment Films 'Kaash Mere Hote' on the sets of film 'Yuvrraj' at filmcity. He gave time to Shravan & the cast of the film for audio release. Kumar Saahil was very excited after getting some tips from Salmanbhai. Shravan came with Kumar Saahil, Sanjeev (Music Director), Satyaprakash (lyricist) Rohit (Exective Producer), Shashank Singh Baba (Singer), Jhonny Lever & Labh Janjua (singer). The Audio was released casually in afternoon at filmcity. Labh janjua gave his best wishes to Kumar sahil and Shravan for their debut film. Sneha Ullal the heroine of the film could not make to the function as she was shooting for a south film in Hyderabad. The film aslo stars, Rajesh Khanna & Sana. Salman took time out and listened to the music which he appreciated and also saw the publicity designs of the film.
by INDIA BUREAU

Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi

Still from 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi'

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"RAMAYANA", the greatest epic of India

Experience the Ramayana, the greatest epic of India. This classic has been told and retold a million times over. By our parents and their great grand parents. Yet, the one thing that remains undiluted is the essence of this story . What gets underlined right across generations is the undisputed morals of this epic. Doing the right thing. Making the right decisions. Imbibing the greatest virtues of self respect and obedience.
by INDIA BUREAU

Blender's Pride Magical Nights launches the unique party tour

Seagram's Blender's Pride Magical Nights redefines partying by leading one long swish party to 8 cities. Hosted by Style Guru Rocky S., India's first multi city party circuit started grooving on August 20th 2008 at Delhi's ultimate party haunt –The F Bar. The party in Mumbai on 9th September with host Rocky S was one of the city's best parties in 2008!! In his own personal playground, Rocky's friends from Fashion and Bollywood gathered and partied through the night and completely enjoyed his Club Collection. Seen dancing till late in the night, while Dj Megha Kawale played the latest tracks were celebs like Sophie Chowdhary, Anupama Verma, Karan Wahi, Deepti Gujral, Ashish Raheja, Jasveer Kaur, Rocky S, Vikram Phadnis, Tulip Joshi and Hard Kaur. Mr. Subrata Roy from Sahara India Pariwar was also spotted enjoying Rocky's show at the elegant Hi Lounge, Sahara Star

by INDIA BUREAU

Shradha Sharma... Working with full shradha

Shradha Sharma is not dependant for introduction now. All apart she have just signed three films of G.P.Sippy one of them with Sidharth Koirala [Younger brother of Manisha Koirala ] . All that can be said about is that if any one does anything with full shradha (commitment and dedication) then best results are natural. Take the example of the glamour girl of film industry. They work with full dedication in front of the rolling cameras, and thereafter with same dedication they know how to give exposing photographs. Shradha Sharma too has been included in that list. Despite her busy film schedules she continues to get a lot of invitations for stage shows. Recently she did a stage show with Kumar Sanu and Himesh Reshamiya in Jaipur. The show was organized by Live Creations, famous event Management Company at Jaipur. She performed on famous item dances of three glamour girls in this stage show held at Golden Palace of Jaipur. The song dances were Bidi Jalaile Piya of Bipasha Basu, UP Bihar lootane of Shilpa Shetty, and the third one was from Welcome by Katrina. This show got a good coverage due to the exposing dances of this bindaas girl. After this successful performance she has got dozens offers for stage shows and she is due to present her next show at Hyderabad. Now it can be said without reservations that Shradha Sharma is fast emerging as challenge to actresses like Bipasha, Shilpa Shetty,a nd Katrina.

Shraddha Sharma is working in Tera Pyar Meri Zindagi at present. According to Shradha, she has got a double role in this film and is now aware of the hardship faced by living a double life. She has to perform harder to portray the two different types of characters. To top it all, she also has to look after stage shows and now has offers from southern films too.
Keep it up Shradha! There is no shortcut to success.

by INDIA BUREAU

Vidya Balan : Hit Machine

Vidya Balan's on a roll. Post the success of Kismat Konnection the actress' kismet is really shining. Swhe's just back from a month long trip from New York where she had gone for a fund raiser and she's all set to shoot for her next set of exciting projects, namely Pa with Amitabh Bachchan and AB junior and Vishal Bharadwaj's production. She's choosing her new films with care as always but one thing she's sure of is ' no more fluff roles for her.' Obviously the actress can afford to pick and choose cos she's the only girl who has had nine big hits out of the total twelve films in her filmography.

A trade expert spills the beans on this "Can you beat that? Vidya Balan is actually a hit machine. Vidya has had one big blockbuster every year. All her films have been hits or super hits with the exception of Eklavya, Halla Bol and Salaam-e- Ishq where her role was smaller than the audience in the theatre! She was appreciated even in these flop films and she's had flak imagine for being part of the biggest blockbusters of last and this year, namely Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiya and this year, Kismet Konnection. All thanks to her wardrobe! C'mon even icons like Madhuri and Ash have been criticized for their dress sense at some point or the other. But that didn't stop their success. Likewise none of this criticism has actually affected her box office status. She's still most popular with the family and the women audience."

Another fashion expert seconds the sentiment, " Vidya is very popular inspite of all this flak she has got. She is a classical beauty in the mould of Hema Malini, Kajol, Rani Mukherjee and an exceptionally gifted actress. She has the most expressive eyes and she is different from the new lot of girls"Obviously its Vidya's classical Indian beauty that captivates everyone including her fans at the box office. So flak or no flak, Vidya continues to go from strength to strength. A friend of the actress remarks, "Vidya has sportingly taken all this criticism in her stride and chooses to learn from it. Criticism spurs her on and it's the reason for her success!" Says Vidya, " I love my critics. They have helped me grow."

by INDIA BUREAU (Pic Courtesy: Tips - Kismat Konnection)

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.