Good chunk recovered

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Notwithstanding Anees Bazmee’s last dud NO PROBLEM and the string of flops to Akshay Kumar’s credit, UTV’s new film THANK YOU has met with a favorable response from distributors. Though UTV has its distribution offices across the globe, the corporate entity has sold the theatrical distribution rights of the film for various territories like Punjab, Rajasthan, CP Berar, Nizam, Mysore, Bihar and Bengal. “The deals were clinched at a formidable price,” UTV’s Gaurav Verma informs me.

UTV is in the process of closing deals for a few more territories in the coming days, thus recovering a major chunk of their investment prior to the film’s release.

Rice Yield May go Down by 3pc

Rice prices may go up by 3 percent for the rice generation may decline in the next one and a half year owing to the worst flooding that hit the country this year.

Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand are the only countries that produce good rice catering to around 3billion people around the globe.
The massive destruction wrought by the floods affected countrys yield hugely.

All eyes on ‘Ra.One’

RA.ONE seems to be the most awaited film. Going by the discussions on the film, even though SRK is yet to release the first look of his home-production, it is evident that viewers across the globe are awaiting this SRK film for more reasons than one. The discussions across message boards/forums pertain to varied topics, right from the special effects to SRK’s look in the film to the release date of this keenly anticipated movie.

Initially slated for release in June 2011, it is speculated that the film will now release in the second half of 2011, although the producers are yet to finalize a date. That’s because the VFX will take time to achieve the desired results. In fact, Anubhav’s tweet says it all: “The VFx team and I are still figuring when we can deliver the film. Then my friends, The Producer will announce the date. But soon now…”

The question is, with DON 2 slated for release in December 2011, will RA.ONE arrive a few months earlier or a few months later? After all, there has to be a sufficient gap between two biggies starring the same actor. Even the launch of the promos should be planned accordingly, so that they don’t overlap each other.

With Rajnikant’s ROBOT setting the standards, one expects RA.ONE to go a step forward vis-à-vis the special effects and wow the audiences across the globe. And knowing SRK and his penchant for perfection, one is more than sure that RA.ONE will turn out to be a visual delight, at par with the Hollywood counterparts.

Ask your questions to Mallika Sherawat

She is one of the hottest actresses in Bollywood who re-defined the term ‘sexy’ with her film Murder. Post that, she has not only managed to create a name for herself in India but is a well-known figure all across the globe. She is none other than Mallika Sherawat.

Mallika is gearing up for the release of her next film Hisss in which she plays a ‘naagin’. For all you Mallika Sherawat fans, we at Bollywood Hungama are giving exclusive chance you a chance to ask your questions to this sexy actress. Post in your questions in the comments section below and we’ll get them answered from Madame Sherawat herself.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy create their own iPhone application

Acclaimed musical trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy have created yet another milestone as they announced their association with technology giant Apple by creating a special application that will enable them to reach out to fans across the globe!
SEL, renowned for their fabulous musical scores in movies like Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Wake Up Sid, Taare Zameen Par, Rock On and Housefull, have now become the 1st Indian music composer group to have a customized application on the iPhone, enabling fans all over the world to stay updated with the latest from the band.
The application will also allow access to exclusive content, backstage videos and music from the talented musicians. And if this was not enough, it will also help fans across borders to come together and be a part of the exclusive Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy community.
This exciting tool is not only available to all iPhone users across the globe but is also compatible with the iPod touch and the iPad.
Commenting on this initiative, the trio said, “We’ve had a very dynamic journey so far and it’s now time to up the ante and move into other areas of music and song-writing with the help of newer & popular platforms like the internet, mobile and other digital mediums. The SEL iPhone application is one small step towards making our music available globally and to a varied demographic of music lovers”
The application is created by OML Digital, an Indian company that specializes in building technology for entertainers.
Girish ‘Bobby’ Talwar, Founding Director, OML Digitial says, “We at OML have always wanted to provide artists the ability to reach out to their audiences in the most direct manner possible and with the highest quality of interactivity that technology can offer at that point in time. Through the SEL iPhone application that the OML Digital team has built we believe we have created, for the first time, a product that allows musicians to do that in a manner like never before.”
Besides connecting with their fans worldwide through this exciting new platform, the trio recently returned from their US tour named ‘Inspiration’ that turned out to be a thumping success. They played to crowds of approximately 4000-7000 people across the country; garnering applause from fans all over & leaving them wanting for more.
That ‘Music has no boundaries’ has just been affirmed by SEL as the trio is all set to leave its musical footprints across the globe through this new and innovative medium.

World Anti-Narcotics day today

KARACHI: The World Anti-Narcotics Day being marked in Pakistan and other parts of the globe today to reiterate the commitment to fight against narcotics and create greater awareness among the masses about the menace.

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Madhavan to host TV show titled Big Money

Madhavan will host Imagine’s new reality show called Big Money – Chota Parda, Bada Game. The game show in question is related to anything and everything as seen on television – soaps, advertisements, news, films etc, which gives viewers an opportunity to participate and win a cash prize of Rs. 10 million (Rs. 1 crore).

In just four days of the announcement of Big Money, Imagine has received over 18,063 calls and 8,384 online registrations from families across the globe to participate in the show.

Apparently, the overall response has been extremely pleasing from the viewers across the globe. In a first of its kind reality show where even the kid in the family can contribute towards winning the prize money makes Big Money a buzz in the world of all television addicts.

Produced in association with Big Synergy, the show will begin mid-July on Imagine.

IMF okays aid tranche for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said its board agreed to release $ one billion and 130 mln in aid for Pakistan and waive some of its requirements.

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Australian teen completes round-the-world sail

SYDNEY: After a seven-month journey that spanned the globe, an Australian teen sailor crossed the finish line of her round-the-world journey Saturday, becoming the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world.

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Ashutosh Gowariker’s next on life of Gautam Buddha

Having made epic films like Swades, Jodhaa Akbar and Lagaan; after having worked with the likes of Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, Ashutosh Gowariker has set off on another tryst, which from his previous track record isn’t just another run of the mill, but yet again a film of gigantic scale.

Ashutosh isn’t keen on taking an established actor to play this role as he believes their star value will affect come in the way of the character. He is looking out for a fresh face to play the part. One who can do justice to the innocence of the character of Siddhartha. Gowariker is going the web way, as he calls out actors around the globe to log onto the site named Buddha-movie.com and download the sample scene and upload their audition videos and pictures.

The story focuses on the life of Prince Siddhartha and his journey to enlightenment where he becomes Gautam Buddha. In the vein of the film Gladiator, Buddha is an historical epic story that appeals to young as well as mature global audience.

Producer Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi says, “This will be the first global film coming from India for the global audience about the man who brought India to the world map and the philosophy that will make the world live as one family.”

Further he adds, “This film is long overdue and the need of the hour in the world we all are living in. The search for Siddhartha’s character in the film will be one who the youth of the world can connect with.”

While Ashutosh Gowariker says, “I have always been fascinated with the story of Prince Siddhartha who renounced his life of luxury and family, in search of an answer to what causes human suffering and subsequently attained enlightenment and came to be known as Buddha. To portray the innocence of Prince Siddhartha and the compassion of the ‘enlightened one’, I am looking for a fresh face, and hence, this nationwide, worldwide search.”

Here is an opportunity for all those who’ve been garnering a dream to work with Ashutosh Gowariker, as he gets set to make another epic film that is bound to appeal to audiences young and old across the globe.

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