Habib Faisal to direct for Yash Raj Films
After directing the feel-good film Do Dooni Chaar, which received a lot of appreciation from one and all, writer-director Habib Faisal is now all set to direct a film for Yash Raj Films (YRF).
Habib, it may be recalled has been closely associated with YRF in the capacity of a writer, on various films such as Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Band Baaja Baaraat and even the forthcoming flick Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl.
YRF’s official spokesperson confirmed the news and said that further details of the project will be announced in due course of time.
Top-secret Weisz wedding for Bond star Craig
June 28, 2011 by Trend PK
Filed under Entertainment
NEW YORK: James Bond actor Daniel Craig and Oscar-winning fellow-Brit Rachel Weisz have married after a whirlwind six-month romance, her spokesman said.
Craig, 43, and Weisz, 41, tied the knot Wednesday in an ultra-secret New York ceremony. Reports said only four guests were in attendance, two family friends acting as witnesses, Craig’s teenage daughter and Weisz’s young son.
Weisz’s publicist Megan Moss confirmed to AFP that the couple had tied the knot.
The pair team up in the forthcoming “Dream House”, playing a married couple who relocate to a quaint New England town only to discover that their idyllic new home has been the scene of horrific murders.
Craig and Weisz have reportedly been friends for years but began a largely hush-hush romance on the set of the film, which is to hit cinemas in September.
Craig, star of Bond flicks, “Layer Cake,” “Munich” and later this year “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” has a daughter from his previous marriage to Scottish actress Fiona Loudon.
He was engaged to long-term film producer girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell for five years before they split in 2010.
Weisz, who won a supporting actress Academy Award for her performance in the 2005 drama “The Constant Gardener,” has a son from her nine-year relationship with “Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky.
Their relationship also ended last year.
Craig has had two outings as MI6 agent 007, “Casino Royale” (2006) and the “Quantum of Solace” (2008). He is due to reprise the role in a 23rd Bond instalment, which is being directed by another Brit, Sam Mendes, and is due out in November 2012.
Inspired by Big B, Prakash Jha also joins Twitter
By now, its common knowledge that Amitabh Bachchan is an avid blogger and also very active on popular social networking site ‘Twitter’. In fact during the shooting of his forthcoming film Aarakshan, so inspired was director Prakash Jha by Big B’s dedicated tweeting and blogging that he too decided to join the social networking community.
Prakash Jha, curious to see what the fuss is all about, has recently started tweeting from his handle @prakashjha1.
In one of his early tweets, Jha shares an exclusive still from his upcoming film Aarakshan. It is the picture of Amitabh Bachchan walking in the rain.
Along with the picture, he also re-tweeted Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet dated 8 March “T 300 -Somebody from the crowd, after seeing me getting wet in rain shot after shot, yelled to director -’Look after our son-in-law, please !’”
Whether he looked after Bhopal’s son-in-law is a matter of speculation, but for now, lets all welcome Prakash Jha onto the Twittersphere.
Katrina shoots tapori item number for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
The last time Katrina Kaif shook her legs to an item number, it ended up becoming a national anthem of sorts. Yes…we are indeed talking about the chartbusting ‘Sheila Ki Jawani‘ track from Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan which had Kat looking her sexiest best.
Now the latest buzz is that in her forthcoming film-YRF’s Mere Brother Ki Dulhan – Katrina is all set to outshine her last effort by performing the baap of all item songs. The song is a full-on tapori number and will have Katrina dancing at a roadside dhaba.
Sohail Sen has composed the music while ace choreographer Bosco will be making Kat dance to his tunes. It will be interesting to see if this item numbers manages to surpass the mass hysteria created by Katrina’s last item song ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’.
Kangna gets a makeover in Tanu Weds Manu
January 9, 2011 by Trend PK
Filed under Entertainment
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut is going to start the new year with a fresh new avatar in the forthcoming release ”Tanu Weds Manu”. Shedding her neurotic image, Ranaut will be seen in a bubbly and lively character in the movie.
The 23-year-old actress plays the role of Tanu, a small town girl having a zest for life. Always seen playing neurotic and depressed roles, the ”Gangster” actress will offer a new look for the audience in the movie opposite actor R. Madhavan.
“Yes Kangna plays a small town, wild girl. She is shown as a very bindaas character, and it is a role that Kangna has never portrayed before. Kangna was amazing at the way she pulled off the character of Tanu,” said Director Anand Rai.
Kangna has managed to grab eyeballs during the promos of the movie with her free spirited look.
Live Chat: Sayali Bhagat on January 5 at 1500 hrs IST
After ruling the ramp for many years, Sayali Bhagat made her big screen Bollywood debut opposite Emraan Hashmi in The Train. She was later also seen in films like Halla Bol, Good Luck and Paying Guests.
Now, Sayali is all excited about her forthcoming film Impatient Vivek which releases this week. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Sayali on Wednesday, Jan 5, at 1500 hrs IST. Don’t miss!
Wishing Vidya Balan a very happy Birthday
The very name of Vidya Balan brings to us the image of a sweet and homely girl, whom everybody wants to take home before their mothers! Vidya is someone for whom every color in the world holds lots of significance. Her career will surely be ever-green with many sensational films under her belt. Let’s face it…looking at her glowing and growing career, there are many heroines out there, who go green with envy!
Well, the good news is that it’s her birthday today and everyone in the world wants to be a part of this auspicious day! Be it her ‘simply sensational’ debut in Parineeta or her role of a distressed sister in the forthcoming mega flick No One Killed Jessica Vidya has been there, done that! What more can one ask for than to kick start the New Year with the Goddess of beauty herself!
You too can join Bollywood Hungama as we wish this graceful lady a very happy Birthday by posting your messages below:
Live Chat: Neha Dhupia on November 30 at 1500 hrs IST
This former Miss India made a stunning Bollywood debut with the Ajay Devgn starrer Qayamat. She further raised the mercury levels with her bold, sensuous act in films such as Julie, Sheesha and Garam Masala. Post that, she followed it up with memorable performances in films such as Shootout at Lokhandwala, Mithya, Singh Is Kinng and De Dana Dan. She is none other than the gorgeous Neha Dhupia.
Neha is all excited about her forthcoming film Phas Gaye Re Obama in which she plays a female gangster. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Neha Dhupia on Tuesday, November 30, at 1500 hrs IST. Don’t miss it.
Yash Raj Films to launch Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun Kapoor
In the recent past Yash Raj Films has launched actors such as Anushka Sharma (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) and Ranveer Singh (Band Baaja Baaraat). Now the latest actor to be launched by YRF is none other than Arjun Kapoor (son of producer Boney Kapoor).
When contacted YRF’s spokesperson said, “Yes…Arjun Kapoor has been signed up for a film with YRF. However, as mentioned earlier, we will be making an announcement of all our forthcoming films in Jan 2011.”
Celina Jaitly on jury of Cairo Film Festival
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It’s by now common knowledge that Celina Jaitly, the brand ambassador of Egypt, has been doing a good job at that. Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise to know that she has now been chosen to be on the jury of the forthcoming Cairo Film Festival.
Egypt, which also happens to be one of this Celina’s favorite destinations, holds not just lots of significance, but also a special place in her heart. Talking about this development, Celina said that she is looking forward to being the jury on one of the most esteemed film festivals of the world.
It simply seems like Egypt is the way to go for this ‘Indian bred – Egyptian beauty’! What say, Celina?
