July, 2011

Dinesh Vijan’s Birthday Party was the setting for 2 of Bollywood’s top Heroines Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone to overcome their Cat Fight that has been going on since the past 2 years. The two pretty actresses were seen bonding Big time and the Cat fight amongst them seemed a thing of the Past.

The movie ‘Love Aaj Kal’ featured Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor’s current Boyfriend Saif Ali Khan. The chemistry between Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan made Kareena Kapoor very insecure. Deepika Padukone when asked about Kareena Kapoor aka Bebo’s insecurity had said "Well that’s her insecurity I can’t do anything about that. But we’ve had no problems." What further irritated Kareena Kapoor was Deepika Padukone’s comment about her being the original choice for the item number ‘Chammak Challo’ from Superstar Shahrukh Khan’s Home Production ‘Ra One’.

It seems like both Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor have matured and are now comfortable in their own spaces.

Hema Malini’s home Production ‘Tell Me O Khuda’ got another boost when Bollywood Super Star Salman Khan decided to make a cameo appearance in Esha Deol’s Comeback Launch Vehicle ‘Tell me O Khuda’. If sources are to be believed then the Super star Salman Khan himself put forth this idea of making a cameo appearance to support Esha Deol.

The film already has a big star cast that includes Esha Deol’s father Super star Dharmendra along with Vinod Khanna, Farooq Sheikh and Rishi Kapoor. The film also stars another flop actor and Priyanka Chopra’s former boyfriend Arjan Bajwa. Hema Malini has personally supervised the whole production of ‘Tell Me O Khuda’ and was said to be delighted at Salman Khan’s initiative.

‘Tell Me O Khuda’ releases on 30^th September this year and the Deol’s are hopeful that this whole hearted effort on everyone’s behalf will finally resurrect Esha Deol’s Bollywood career.

Salman Khan never gets tired of brawls and keeps making newer foes everyday due to his hot tempered nature. The latest brawl by him was at Sanjay Dutt’s wife Manyata Dutt’s Birthday party. This time it was the turn of Producer Bunty Walia to face the music. Superstar Salman Khan got into an argument with Bunty Walia and Salman Khan’s close associate had to step in to stop the situation from turning ugly. Salman Khan is known for his generosity in Bollywood but also is enfant terrible when in a foul mood. The most famous tiff that Salman Khan has been involved in is his brawl with another Superstar Shahrukh Khan at Katrina Kaif’s Birthday Party in 2008. Shahrukh Khan was so pissed at Salman Khan’s antics that day that he vowed never to talk to Salman Khan again. The common friend of both Khans’ Superstar Aamir Khan tried to make peace between Salman and Shahrukh but to no avail. Salman Khan needs to keep control on his temper otherwise he will run out of friends very quickly.

Bollywood and Fashion always go hand in hand. Arjun Rampal who was a top model before he began a not so successful Bollywood innings returned to ramp yesterday at the Delhi Couture final show by ace Fashion Designer Rohit Bal.

The ramp was full of Jasmine Flowers and Arjun Rampal walked the Ramp as a showstopper in a stunning Black suit. His shirt displayed the word ‘Showstopper' ‘. Arjun Rampal upped the excitement when he playfully showered flowers on the audiences and broke into a dance jig.  The theme of the show was peace or and the show was titled ‘Shanti’. The actor teamed up his outfit with ‘black shades’ and dropped them while walking on the ramp. Reacting to this incident the actor said “Fashion should be fun. As long as you add the fun element in it you will be creative. Rohit came to me with the shirt written 'Showstopper' on it and asked me to wear it with my black shades; the idea of wearing the shade was to look serious. But in the process of looking serious my shades fell on the ramp”. No one ssemed to mind this minor hiccup and Arjun Rampal’s return to the ramp was well received by the excited audience.

Ace Director Prakash Jha has run into problems with the Uttar Pradesh Government. The government sees Prakash Jha’s upcoming film ‘Aarakshan’ as an anti Dalit film and is taking every possible effort to block the release of ‘Aarakshan’ in Uttar Pradesh.

What has further aggrieved the Director is the denial of permission by the Lucknow University to host a seminar on the ‘Reservations’ issue by the Aarakshan team. Super Star Amitabh Bachchan plays the lead role in the movie ‘Aarakshan’. Amitabh Bachchan’s character in this film is about a Collage Principal who has to deal with Reservation and Caste Issues in the Collage.

Uttar Pradesh is the biggest market for Prakash Jha’s brand of film making and in a move to make a headway to clear all obstacles before the film’s release Prakash Jha has reportedly sent a note to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, showing his intent and willingness to arrange a special screening of ‘Aarakshan’ for her. It’s ironical that Prakash Jha has mooted a step to reserve a screening for the chief minister in order to get the government machinery to co operate and not create any further hindrance before, during or after ‘Aarakhan’s’ release.

Dabangg Girl Sonakshi Sinha and Young Bollywood Style icon Sonam Kapoor are Best of Friends. The camaraderie between 2 of Bollywood’s young stars was revealed at the Synergy One Delhi Couture Week where Sonam Kapoor sashayed down the runway for ace designer Manish Malhotra. Sonakshi Sinha was seated in the front row and cheered Sonam Kapoor’s appearance on the ramp all the way. "I love it, was Sonakshi Sinha’s reaction the moment Sonam Kapoor stepped on the runway.

This is a one off instance of friendship, something that is rarely seen between 2 contemporaries trying to make a mark in Bollywood. The secret behind the friendship between Sonakshi Sinha and Sonam Kapoor could be the fact that both the stars have known each other for a very long time before entering the Bollywood World. What perhaps is also a factor is the fact that both of them come from Bollywood families and know how everything works in Bollywood. Whatever may be the reason for their friendship but Sonakshi Sinha’s open appreciation about her Competitor takes our respect towards her several notches higher.

Onlookers at Whistling Woods International film school at Mumbai got a wonderful surprise when the stunning actress Katrina Kaif rode a Bike as part of the Publicity Stint to promote her latest released movie, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.

Katrika Kaif was dressed in a perfect Biker’s outfit and if it weren’t for the Bodyguard team that rode alongside she would have looked like a stylized biker out to run the mean machine on the streets. Katrina Kaif is known for her discipline and this was obvious when she rode with a Helmet giving out a perfect social message to the young crowd, as well as drawing attention to Zoya Akhtar’s well made movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’. Famous Bollywood hair stylist ‘Aalim Hakim’ rode pillion with Katrina Kaif.  Super star Hrithik Roshan who also plays a significant role in ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ joined this Bikers gang later.

With Katrina Kaif now becoming an expert Biker wonder what the Boys gang in Bollwood is planning next? Are they Happy to see a Katrina Kaif join the Bike lovers’ gang or do they still prefer pretty heroines like her to be pillion riders?

Singham, Director Rohit Shetty’s latest flick has opened to full houses this week. Singham is a remake of the Tamil Super hit film ‘Surya’. Ajay Devgn’s gamble of switching from Comedy to the Action Jaunre has paid off. Estimates say that the film will make anywhere between Rs 30 to Rs 32 crore in the first week itself. Singham’s budget is slated to be around 50 cr but trade analysts confirm that the film will recover the expenses and also go on to make a hefty profit.

The release of ‘Singham’ yesterday is a well timed move by the Producers. The audiences in general are downcast due to recession, corruption and also the latest Mumbai Bomb Blasts. They are therefore ready to embrace ‘Singham’ to see a flick where god triumphs the bad. The other factor that also would help the film is the fact that no other big Banner film has hit the theatres this week. ‘Singham’ is a well made Masala movie and is on its way to become a blockbuster.

Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta has been in news more for her personal life than her professional life. Lara Dutta was accused by Mahesh Bhupati’s first Wife Shvetha Jaishakar for being responsible her breakup and subsequent divorce with Tennis Star Mahesh Bhupati. Both Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupati had come out with strong denials about this alleged claim. Then there were stories about Mahesh Bhupati and Lara Dutta’s whirlwind romance that finally culminated into marriage.

There has been a rumor about their marriage hitting rock bottom in recent months. And now the latest rumor is that Lara Dutta is pregnant. Lara Dutta has refused to confirm or deny the news and is said to be waiting for the mandatory 3 month waiting period before announcing her pregnancy. Close family sources however confirm that Lara Dutta is indeed Pregnant and her relationship with Tennis star Mahesh Bhupati is just great.

Though the official announcement is yet to be made we wish the couple all the very best for their future and all wish the baby good luck.

Name of the Movie: Singham

Star-Cast: Ajay Devgan, Prakash Raj

Producer: Reliance Entertainment

Music Director: Ajay Atul

Genre:  Action

Release Date: 22^nd July, 2011

Story of Singham

Singham features Ajay Devgan as a no nonsense cop always ready to help people in distress. He is transferred to the city from a rural area and beats the pulp out of the goons. The movie also portrays a battle between the Good and the Evil with Ajay Devgan (Singham) being pitted against Jaikant Shirke (Prakash Raj) who is his uncle and an extortionist.

Music Review

Ajay Atul the Music Composers from the Marathi Film industry are the hottest Music Directors in Marathi Cinema. They have recreated the same enthusiasm in their first ever Bollywood Movie as Music Composers. The Title track of Singham is already creating ripples and looks like the duo is here to stay

Story Treatment

Singham is an out and out Action Film. The Film sees Ajay Devgan doing some heart stopping action sequences. It’s a fast paced film that will keep you on your toes with all the Masala and emotion of Good vs Evil being stuffed beautifully to make this a high energy booster kind of a movie

Why to see

Amazing Action sequences along with sterling performances from Ajay Devgan and Prakash Raj.

Bwreveiws.com Ratings: 4 / 5