Thursday, July 16, 2009
Kareena Kapoor’s new make-up
is not sitting idle during her time off from films. Besides losing weight, she has alao mended her relationship with boyfriend Shaahid kapoor’s mother neelima azim. One year back, the grapevine was abuzz with news of Kareena’s fight with Neelima. In fact, Neelima even went to the press attributing her strangement with son Shaahid to Kareena. The actress was also accused of forcing Shaahid to live away from his mother. Soon after, Shaahid became close to his father Pankaj Kapoor. Now married to Supriya Pathak, Pankaj became like family to Kareena as well. However, back then, both shaahid and Kareena chose to remain silent. Now, a year later Kareena seems willing to talk about Shaahid’s family and her alleged feud with Neelima. She, however, refuses to dwell on what transpired between the two in the past, and says, “I would rather reserve my comments on that I am very much on talking terma with Neelima aunty and she is a sweet woman,” Kareena says.
Hansika Motwani: All grown up
From child actor to chic debutante- Himesh Reshammiya’s newest discovery and well kept secret is out. The young actor Ria, making her debut in ‘Aap Ka Suroor– The Movie’ is none other than Hansika Motwani, child star of films like ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and ‘Jaago’.
“We wanted to make sure the female lead was a fresh face,†says the proud mentor. Having dabbled in Telugu films, Motwani will play love interest to a much older Reshammiya and Our very known Mallika Sherawat will portray her greyer shades. So do we expect another ‘Nishabd’ in the making? Wait and watch, says the singer.
“We wanted to make sure the female lead was a fresh face,†says the proud mentor. Having dabbled in Telugu films, Motwani will play love interest to a much older Reshammiya and Our very known Mallika Sherawat will portray her greyer shades. So do we expect another ‘Nishabd’ in the making? Wait and watch, says the singer.
The 10 Top Bollywood Movies you will Never Forget
When it comes to Bollywood, we often talk about Amitabh, Madhuri, Kareena, Aishwarya, Shahrukh, Hrithik roshan and Abhishek. Now-a-days, Bollywood has become synonymous with Aishwarya – Salman –Vivek triangle or the grand wedding of Ash-Abhishek. We hardly recall any movie whenever we talk about Bollywood. However, there are some classics that are much bigger than these stars and the spicy stories. We have come up with the 10 top biggest Bollywood movies that have left great impressions on the viewers forever. These movies will always remain in our memory.
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1. Devdas
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Who can forget Director Bimal Roy’s emotional flick ‘Devdas’, a vivid picture of flaws and emotions in human characters? Released in 1955, rich in imagery and desperation, this cinematic jewel is known for Dilip Kumar’s understated performance as the drunken protagonist blinking hopelessly and painfully love-struck, and some brilliant and poised acting performances by its heroines, Vyjayanthimala Bali and Suchitra Sen.
Devdas (Dilip Kumar) and Paro (Suchitra Sen) are childhood friends who share a love-hate relationship. Each is highly egoistic. These childhood friends grow up to be ardent lovers who are calculated to marry. But Devdas’ father turns down the proposal. Paro gets married to another and Devdas flees to Kolkata falling into bad company and taking to drinking. His friend Chunibabu takes him to the kotha [brothel] where he meets Chandramukhi (Vyjayanthimala). Chandramukhi is touched by the fact that he gives money without wanting anything in return. She falls in love with him. Chandramukhi leaves her profession and changes her life. Though Devdas acknowledges Chandramukhi’s place in his life, he cannot offer her any more. He embarks on a train journey around India in a despairing bid to escape from his demons, from his own self.
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Dilip already was an established tragedy king when ‘Devdas’ was released, but Vyjayanthimala was still struggling to strengthen her foothold in the industry. It was Bengali cinema’s foremost female star Suchitra Sen’s first Hindi film. The film proved to be a milestone for all the stars. It won Dilip Kumar the Best Actor trophy and a Best Supporting Actress award for Vyjayanthimala. Suchitra Sen got wide acclaim for her performance. Composer S D Burman and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi gave excellent and still remembered musical notes for the film. The simple, austere, penetrating, candid and passionately electrifying depiction of subtle human values and sentiments is the hallmark of Bimal Roy’s DEVDAS.
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DEVDAS is based on a Bengali novel and has been remade many times, the most recent being Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s flamboyant remake starring Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit. However, this black and white, old cinematic rendition of Chatterjee’s novel is definitely head and shoulders above Bhansali’s colourful and extravagant flick.
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Dilip Kumar’s demeanor in this heartrending movie is all praise and awe. He was no Dilip Kumar in the film but exact imitation of the role. He outperformed in perfectly getting under the skin of a prodigal Devdas in the first hour of the movie and a profligate Devdas in the last hour. Besides, the very real to life and original performance of Dilip, Suchitra Sen’s weighted speech quality and simple dialog delivery adds resonance to an already touching storyline that goes to the heart of every viewer.
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The direction of Bimal Roy is superbly excellent and all the more imaginative and original. Roy’s ‘Devdas’ should undoubtedly be regarded as an intellectually perfect cinematic sequence in the history of Indian filmmaking.
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1. Devdas
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Who can forget Director Bimal Roy’s emotional flick ‘Devdas’, a vivid picture of flaws and emotions in human characters? Released in 1955, rich in imagery and desperation, this cinematic jewel is known for Dilip Kumar’s understated performance as the drunken protagonist blinking hopelessly and painfully love-struck, and some brilliant and poised acting performances by its heroines, Vyjayanthimala Bali and Suchitra Sen.
Devdas (Dilip Kumar) and Paro (Suchitra Sen) are childhood friends who share a love-hate relationship. Each is highly egoistic. These childhood friends grow up to be ardent lovers who are calculated to marry. But Devdas’ father turns down the proposal. Paro gets married to another and Devdas flees to Kolkata falling into bad company and taking to drinking. His friend Chunibabu takes him to the kotha [brothel] where he meets Chandramukhi (Vyjayanthimala). Chandramukhi is touched by the fact that he gives money without wanting anything in return. She falls in love with him. Chandramukhi leaves her profession and changes her life. Though Devdas acknowledges Chandramukhi’s place in his life, he cannot offer her any more. He embarks on a train journey around India in a despairing bid to escape from his demons, from his own self.
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Dilip already was an established tragedy king when ‘Devdas’ was released, but Vyjayanthimala was still struggling to strengthen her foothold in the industry. It was Bengali cinema’s foremost female star Suchitra Sen’s first Hindi film. The film proved to be a milestone for all the stars. It won Dilip Kumar the Best Actor trophy and a Best Supporting Actress award for Vyjayanthimala. Suchitra Sen got wide acclaim for her performance. Composer S D Burman and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi gave excellent and still remembered musical notes for the film. The simple, austere, penetrating, candid and passionately electrifying depiction of subtle human values and sentiments is the hallmark of Bimal Roy’s DEVDAS.
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DEVDAS is based on a Bengali novel and has been remade many times, the most recent being Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s flamboyant remake starring Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit. However, this black and white, old cinematic rendition of Chatterjee’s novel is definitely head and shoulders above Bhansali’s colourful and extravagant flick.
.
Dilip Kumar’s demeanor in this heartrending movie is all praise and awe. He was no Dilip Kumar in the film but exact imitation of the role. He outperformed in perfectly getting under the skin of a prodigal Devdas in the first hour of the movie and a profligate Devdas in the last hour. Besides, the very real to life and original performance of Dilip, Suchitra Sen’s weighted speech quality and simple dialog delivery adds resonance to an already touching storyline that goes to the heart of every viewer.
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The direction of Bimal Roy is superbly excellent and all the more imaginative and original. Roy’s ‘Devdas’ should undoubtedly be regarded as an intellectually perfect cinematic sequence in the history of Indian filmmaking.
Esha Deol tattooing along
Esha Deol’s love for tattoos was revealed with she being spotted sometime back with a big tattoo of Gayatri Mantra (from Upanishads) on her back. Now the promotional stills of ‘Cash’ do show a tattoo on Esha Deol’s left bosom in one particular still that has her posing in a bikini.
What comes as a big surprise is that this is not a new tattoo. Esha got it seven years ago. Esha says that tattoo on her left bosom is a scorpion (her sun sign) and she got it done in London some seven years ago when she visited the city with a friend of hers.
What comes as a big surprise is that this is not a new tattoo. Esha got it seven years ago. Esha says that tattoo on her left bosom is a scorpion (her sun sign) and she got it done in London some seven years ago when she visited the city with a friend of hers.
Malaika Arora draws her line
Malaika Arora khan is known for her sexy image and even sexier dance numbers. But the lady knows where to draw her line. Even as she appeared on the covers on Maxim magazine which was red hot, she has turned down the offer to walk the ramp in a bikini for for Ms Bikini India 2007 contest.
Sources have it that Malaika asked for a big amount of money from the organizers of the event, which is to be held in Goa in December. Later, Malaika told a Mumbai tabloid that the big money she asked was just a way to refuse the offer. She said she has never worn a bikini either in a film or on the catwalk, and will never do so.
The organizers of the pageant seem very keen to have Malaika for the show. So they are now talking with the actress to either host a segment of the show or be the pageant’s brand ambassador.
Sources have it that Malaika asked for a big amount of money from the organizers of the event, which is to be held in Goa in December. Later, Malaika told a Mumbai tabloid that the big money she asked was just a way to refuse the offer. She said she has never worn a bikini either in a film or on the catwalk, and will never do so.
The organizers of the pageant seem very keen to have Malaika for the show. So they are now talking with the actress to either host a segment of the show or be the pageant’s brand ambassador.
Shahid Kapoor has not forgiven Ashutosh for insulting Priyanka at IIFA
Though Priyanka Chopra chose to stay cool and quiet about it, not many have forgotten Ashutosh Gowarikar’s verbal blow at the actress during IIFA when he commented that not Priyanka, but Aishwarya deserved the best actress trophy.
This has of course not been forgiven by Piggy Chops current boyfriend, Shahid Kapoor too. This is how Shahid chose to express his anger at Gowarikar.
With the completion of ‘Whats Your Rashee’, Ashutosh penned down a new script for his next film and then he approached Shahid for the film. Though Shahid has earlier committed verbally to do Ashutosh’s next film, after the IIFA ruckus he refused to work in the film.
Before Shahid, Gowarikar had also approached SRK but he too turned down the offer. Seems with Ashutosh’s increasing bonding with Bachchans is stealing away his old friends. Beware Ashutosh lest you fall!
This has of course not been forgiven by Piggy Chops current boyfriend, Shahid Kapoor too. This is how Shahid chose to express his anger at Gowarikar.
With the completion of ‘Whats Your Rashee’, Ashutosh penned down a new script for his next film and then he approached Shahid for the film. Though Shahid has earlier committed verbally to do Ashutosh’s next film, after the IIFA ruckus he refused to work in the film.
Before Shahid, Gowarikar had also approached SRK but he too turned down the offer. Seems with Ashutosh’s increasing bonding with Bachchans is stealing away his old friends. Beware Ashutosh lest you fall!
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