John Abrahma is busy these days with his debut production venture ‘Vicky Donor’. The film is a small-budget project on the subject of infertility and sperm donation. The first theatrical promo and first look of the film was launched at a suburban multiplex in Mumbai on March 7. The film stars VJ Ayushmann Khurrana and [...]
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Well, Poonam Pandey is one starlet who believes in creating buzz not by her work but by her controversial pics and statements. Sure enough, the actress generates somewhat harsh comments from her colleagues and others. After a war of words with Tasleema Nasreen, it was Chitrangada Singh who started it all with her comment on [...]
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Seems like Vidya Balan is getting just too desperate to be in the run for the sexiest actress of the year. She has already done quite a few topless and backless photo shoots for 2010 issue of FHM and Dabboo Ratnani’s calendar and she does it once again for March issue of FHM this year. [...]
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Hot off the success of The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan is all set to appear in yet another female-centric role with her next Bollywood movie, Kahaani. If there’s one thing that Vidya seems keen on, it’s bringing variety into the roles she portrays on screen. From a sexy item girl in Dirty Picture, she will now transform into a hapless pregnant wife.
Kahaani is the story of Vidya Bagchi, played by Vidya Balan, who comes from London to Kolkata in search of her missing husband. There are several difficulties which she must face before she can unravel the truth about her spouse. For one, she is 7 months pregnant and absolutely new and alone in the festive city of Kolkata. Absolutely adamant on locating her lost hubby, Vidya begins a ruthless search. That too with only fragments from her memories about him to rely on.
Every clue and lead seem to reach a dead end. Everyone she meets seem oblivious to the whereabouts of her husband and tell her husband does not exist. Slowly, Vidya realises that the waters are deeper than they seem. In a city steeped in lies, Vidya is hell-bent on finding out the truth about her husband, even if it’s for unborn child. And she’s willing to stake her own life.
Vidya Balan in shown as Goddess Kali on the poster of Kahaani
So that’s the kahaani of Kahaani. Seems quite the gripper, this one. Let’s hope the story and screenplay keep us involved enough to forget our boring drab, insipid lives. We’re quite skeptical though for Sujoy Ghosh has few notable films to his credit (Aladin, Home Delivery and Jhankar Beats).
Says Vidya Balan:
“It’s one of the few characters that I could perform with utmost ease and effortlessly because I’d joke with my friends as to how differently women walk when they are pregnant. I also tried to copy the way they take deep breathes in between.”
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Watch the intriguing trailer of Kahaani below:
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Shilpa Shetty has already played quite a few diverse roles successfully from being a ramp scorcher to a successful actress, a smart business woman to a dedicated home maker. Her new venture into motherhood has not dampened her spirit in any way for she has multiple projects in her hand at the minute. While Shilpa’s [...]
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The son of yesteryears Bollywood super stars, late Smita Patil and Raj Babbar, Prateik Babbar has shown the potential of growing into a big star. His versatile acting and pleasing looks have won him many hearts already and he looks to be heading in the right direction.
Born on 28th November 1986, Prateik featured in a few television commercials before making his Bollywood debut in Aamir Khan’s production Jaane Tu.. Ya Jaane Na. He played the role of Genelia D’Souza’s brother Amit in the movie that also launched the career of Imran Khan. The role may not have been a big one but his flawless performance didn’t go unnoticed. He was nominated for and received a few awards for it as well.
Prateik Babbar – The Prodigal Son
Following that, Prateik starred in Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed directorial debut Dhobi Ghat. Once more he worked with Aamir Khan, but this time shared screen space with him too. The story revolved around four main characters one of whom was that of a dhobi Munna. Yet again, his delivery of the role was realistic and impeccable.
Prateik Babbar then came in Dum Maro Dum , Aarakshan and My Friend Pinto. In Dum Maro Dum he played Lorry, a football player who is on the verge of following his girlfriend to a US university. But when his scholarship gets rejected his life threatens to spiral out of control. That’s until he meets a smooth talking hustler who promises to bring it back on track.
Prateik Babbar in Dhobi Ghat
My Friend Pinto was a romantic comedy where Prateik played the role of Michael Pinto. The film was decent but recieved a very lukewarm reception at the Bollywood box office. Prakash Jha’s Aarakshan, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padokone however, was quite well received and Prateik’s role in the film was commended by others.
Prateik Babbar will now be seen opposite Amy Jackson in Gautham Menon’s Ekk Deewana Tha, which is a remake of Menon’s Tamil film, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (VTV).
A contemporary of Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, Prateik may not enjoy the fan following that they do but his silent demeanor has impressed many in Bollywood. His talent and promising acting skills haven’t gone unnoticed. Even though his parents were associated with the film fraternity, it hasn’t been the sole factor behind his big break in Bollywood. While his mother passed away due to post-partum complications soon after his birth, his father Raj Babbar has taken to politics full time. In that regard, much of what he has achieved so far has been purely due to his own acting abilities.
The fact that he is so comfortable on screen is reflected in the ease with which he seems to fit into the shoes of his characters. And it is surprising that he has been able to do that already considering he’s only three movies new in Bollywood.
As the year draws on, we look forward to seeing more of Prateik Babbar on screen and hope that the rest of his films also bring accolades his way.
Follow Prateik on twitter @prateikbabbar.
Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi the Dirty Picture actors is reported that they all set to to pair up again for Ghanchakkar. The ‘Dirty Picture’ couple Vidya and Emraan will be reuniting in new comedy Ghanchakkar. It is heard that the actress is little nervous about her new film where she have to laugh the [...]
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Superstars is an adjective which is rarely attached to new actors in 21st century Bollywood. There are stars and actors and there are prodigies and immensely talented youngsters, but can you name a single actor who can be termed a superstar? Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are perhaps the only current actors who can be called superstars in the true sense of the word.
Amitabh and Dharmendra in 'Sholay'
If you’re like me and you like watching old Bollywood movies, I am quite certain that you switch on Set Max or Zee Classic every once in a while to watch reruns of Bollywood movies from 40 years ago. A different sort of feeling rises within – the pace is slower, the dialogues are better, the impact much more powerful. Those are movies from the golden age of Bollywood when superstars such as Vinod Khanna, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand, Dharmendra and of course, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan ruled. Popular actresses such as Parveen Babi, Hema Malini and Rekha donned film posters all over India.
Today, these very names are often remembered with the term ‘superstar’ and there is no reluctance in saying so.
Many of these superstars who ruled then have faded away, some gracefully, some not so gracefully. Most have opted to retire to a life of memories, spending their years in peace and quiet. There are very few who still remain and who have managed to remain a part of the filmy scene.
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the oldest and most endearing superstars of yesteryears. This phrase is not quite apt for him, since he is a superstar of present times also, but when we recollect the fact that his first film was released over four decades earlier, we realize that he is definitely the most enduring star of all times. Even today he can command his own price and roles which seem to have been written specifically for him.
Hema Malini can also be counted as one of the most enduring superstars of many decades. She still looks graceful and beautiful, and her acting is flawless as always. Baghban brought her back on the box office stage with a bang and we look forward to many more years of fine performances.
Waheeda Rehman and Sharmila Tagore do not come on the silver screen as often as we would like them to, but that may be due to their own choices in life. But whenever they do star in a film, they shine with an incandescent glow.
Rishi Kapoor is another actor who despite having become nice and round, does a great job as the avuncular uncle or father in the newer films. He carries years of experience and tradition on his shoulders, and his joy in his craft is evident in every role.
Mithun Chakravarty, the ultimate Disco Dancer, has become popular as a reality show host. He may no longer be very nimble on his feet, but he still has the grace and the expertise to guide the newer aspirants who would like to step into his dancing shoes.
There are many more superstars who we would like to see once again, even though it may be for short scenes or roles. Dev Anand does keep coming back with new flop shows, but he only seems to remind us of the fact that he is no longer a superstar, just a mockery of his old self. Naseeruddin Shah was never a superstar, but he along with Amol Palekar has managed to retain his own niche as a phenomenal character actor. We miss Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz and many others – they were the true superstars and in their heyday they could give any of the new “stars” a run for their money.
Shivaratri lord Shiva festival in India is celebrated by devotees by observing fast on the most auspicious day, enjoy the bhakti by listening to lord Shiva devotional songs, bhajans, mantras, mp3. Here is popular God Shiva song Har Har mahadev song sung by one of the greatest singers of all time and the Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. Har Har mahadev by Jagjit Singh [...]
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