Chinese people keen to embrace mesmerising Indian culture: Liu Jianchao

China has said that the 'Glimpses of India Festival', the biggest cultural event being held all over the country this year, will unravel the "mysterious and mesmerising" Indian culture to Chinese people who are "keen to learn and embrace" it.

Throughout the millennium the Indian and Chinese civilisations learnt from each other and made tremendous achievements together, China's Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao said while inaugurating the festival here last night with dance performances by artists from famous Chennai-based classical Indian dance institution, the Kalakshetra.

"Even today, the Chinese people are mesmerised by the mysterious culture of India and also eager to learn more about the oriental wisdom, spirit and charm embodied in the Indian civilisation," he said at the show attended by over 1,600 people, mostly the Chinese, at the Poly theatre.

"I believe that the activities during the Glimpses also offer an opportunity and window to Chinese people to learn about India, get close to India and embrace India," Liu said about the festival which will be held in 12 cities in China in phased manner this year.

He said the Chinese and Indian dreams are closely linked to each other and mutually reinforcing and both countries have jointly established a strategic cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity...

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Director Siddharth Anand beefs up security on 'Bang Bang' set in Abu Dhabi

Director Siddharth Anand is ensuring tight security during the Abu Dhabi schedule of "Bang Bang". He has not just called for close to 30 security personnel on the set, but has also requested crew members to deposit their mobile phones at a counter before coming for the shoot.

A source close to the development said: "It is very difficult to control information during outdoor shoots. Siddharth is currently filming some of the most crucial scenes from the film in Abu Dhabi. Some of these scenes are part of the thrill in 'Bang Bang' and thus, Siddharth had no option but to ramp up security."

The source further said that the almost security personnel are maintaining "strict vigil for people with mobile phones". ..

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From ibnlive News

Amitabh, Jaya to share screen in 'Leader'

The first look of the film was unveiled by Big B and Gulshan Grover recently. Along with them, the star cast of the film includes Jaya Bachchan, Pakhi Hegde and Dinesh Lal. The film is produced by Deepak Sawant and it has been written and directed by Abhishek Chadha.

Sawant has been the personal makeup man of Big B for over two decades. It is learned that Bachchan decided to help out Deepak when he expressed his desire to produce a film. It is to be noted that the megastar has already acted in four films produced by Sawant. Three of his films were in Bhojpuri, while one was in Marathi. The names of the four films produced by Deepak are Ganga Devi, Ganga , Gangotri and Akka.

Talking about the new film, Sawant said: "As far as Mr. Bachchan is concerned, he always plays a pivotal character in my films. So does Jayaji. The story of the film is about an honest man and his struggle against the evils of the society and how the he turned the leader of the common men in the process."..

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Rani Mukerji returns from Italy sans hubby Aditya Chopra

Newly-wed actress Rani Mukerji was spotted at Mumbai airport on Sunday while returning from Italy, but hubby Aditya Chopra was no where to be seen.

Yes, Aditya Chopra once again beat us in his favourite game, hide-and-seek. Aditya reportedly took a separate flight to give paparazzi a slip.

Dressed casually in jeans and jacket, Rani was looking her effervescent best.

Keeping up with their secrecy record, Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra refused to be clicked at the party they hosted for their close friends on Sunday night.

Since the day Rani and Aditya got married, the tabloids have pulled all stops to grab an opportunity to shoot them. From spying on to their bungalow to crouching 24x7 at the airport, photographers are doing all they can to catch a glimpse of the couple..

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From indiatoday News

Movie review: O Teri is not worth watching

O Teri is a perfect example of an exciting trailer and a terrible final product.  Debut director Umesh Bist makes a travesty of the 1983 cult classic Jaane Bhi do Yaaro. Unlike that film O Teri does not have a single redeeming feature.

Two good-for-nothing TV journalists AIDS (Bilal Amrohi) and PP (Pulkit Samrat) have been fired by their boss Monsoon (Sarah Jane-Dias). In order to rise to instant fame they are looking for that ultimate scoop, which is hard to come by their way.

The film seeks inspiration from factual events that have occurred in the country. At the heart of O Teri is the misappropriation of funds that that took place in the 2010 Common Wealth games and the corrupt ways in which contracts were allotted by the organising committee. 

O Teri's noble intentions end there. We don't think they were serious in any case. Calling you lead character AIDS is not funny.  The film's writing, characterisation and editing is so slip shod that you are left wondering what the makers were thinking. Its two protagonists who are supposed to be journalists behave as if they would have been better playing street side Romeos or gym rats.

A dog is worshipped for its power to predict the future, a politician is discovered indulging in an homosexual escapade behind closed doors and there is even a bridge which collapses. The two journalists happen to be at the site when bridge comes down. The filmmakers had enough matter to turn it into a riveting screenplay. Alas, they focused on vulgar jokes, unnecessary songs and some juvenile slapstick moments. What you get at the end of it all is a shoddy product which is not worth watching even if someone paid for your ticket.

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From intoday News

Dishkiyaoon review: Harman Baweja leaves as little impact as he has before

Movie Review Dishkiyaoon

Star Cast: Sunny Deol, Harman Baweja, Anand Tiwari, Prashant Narayanan, Ayesha Khanna, Aditya Pancholi;

Director: Sanamjit Singh Talwar

When a film is called ‘Dishkiyaoon’, you know that the people involved with it were clueless about what to name it. Two and half hours later (the running time of the film), I’m equally clueless about many things, but mostly this: just why was it made?

It has no discernible story that I could see. Just a bunch of people trying their hand at ‘gangstergiri’, whipping out guns, and spouting ‘tapori’ dialogue. And spraying bullets, but not one of them with a ‘dishkiyaoon’ sound attached to it, which was the least they could do if they really wanted to match the title.

Viki Kartoos (Harman Baweja) wants to become Gangster Number One. To this end, he takes tips from his guru Tony (Prashant Narayanan: when will this actor get the roles he deserves?), and gets into a face-off with a rival goon, and his cohorts. Meanwhile, he has a little romance going with a singer (Ayesha Khanna), to whom he introduces himself thus : “ I am a gangster”. The girl, instead of being sensible and turning her back on him, turns her cheek to him.

Seeking a comeback, Harman Baweja is given a stubble and an unsympathetic father and a misunderstood childhood. Despite all of this, he leaves as little impact as he has before. Sunny Deol plays a Haryanvi ‘dada’, but doesn’t get to display his `dhai kilo ka haath’, sadly. He has a game hand, and is called ‘Lakwa’ just in case we didn’t get it.

This is the kind of film where everyone refers to themselves in the third person (“Gujjar ne kaha kaali diary mein likh dey” : Gujjar being a bad guy and ‘kaali diary’ a black notepad, got it?), and wanders about biding time till the next meaningless shoot-out and killing.

Who writes this kind of tripe?

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Photos: Salim Khan, Shashikala, Tabassum and others at Nanda's funeral

The last rites of Nanda, popular actress of Bollywood, were performed on March 25 in Mumbai. Several celebrities collected at the venue to bid adieu to the veteran actress.

Salman Khan's father and popular writer Salim Khan was also present at Nanda's funeral.

Source: Entertainment News in Hindi

After Sunny Leone's Baby Doll, here's Baby Deol!

Sunny Leone's Baby Doll, the hit number from Ragini MMS 2 has a hit parody now. Called Baby Deol, a spoof with Sunny Deol lookalike is going viral on web.

It opens with hilarious lyrics 'Meri hairy chhati air laata, Mainu dance karna nahi aata', where a Deol lookalike seductively shaves his leg and admits that though he can't dance, he is no less desirable than adult star Sunny Leone!

In the original song, Leone gyrates to the tunes composed by Meet Brothers and Anjaan to the lyrics Baby Doll main sone di.

The song has become a party hit, ruling the charts and the dance floors across the country.

Watch the spoof video and Sunny Leone's chartbuster.

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From indiatoday News

First look of Saif Ali Khan's 'Humshakals': Get ready to laugh and roll

The first look, motion poster, of Sajid Khan's Humshakals is out, and if it is anything to by, the film seems like quite an entertainer. Humshakals stars Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Ram Kapoor in three different avataars, which sets the premise of the film.

A whacky comedy, the film brings back talented actors Saif Ali Khan and Riteish Deshmukh from a long hiatus, and we hope Riteish recreates the magic of Kya Kool Hain Hum.

The film also boasts of three Bollywood hotties — Bipasha Basu, Esha Gupta and Tamannaah Bhatia — opposite the men.

The film, produced by Vashu Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment, is presented by Fox Star Studios. Humshakals is scheduled to hit the screens on June 20, 2014.

While we wait for the film's release, take a look at this motion poster and tell us what you think of it.

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From DNA News

Actor Rhea Chakraborty molested in Mumbai

Video Jockey and actor Rhea Chakraborty had filed a NC complainant at Khar police station on Tuesday alleging that a man groped her inside her building premises. She tweeted 'aggressive' about the incident urging the police to take the issue seriously and nab the culprit.

However, the police said that initially she didn't tell them about the molestation. They said that she told them that she had an argument with a well-dressed man while they were standing outside the building lift and she kicked him after he misbehaved with her.

The actor's PR stated that she narrated entire incident on her tweet and it was a case of molestation. "It was serious incident and he molested Rhea. Entire incident was captured in the CCTV footage of the building. We expect that the police will take serious action in the incident" said the PR.

Later, in a statement released, she said, "I would like to thank everyone for their support and encourvvaging words I have tweeted about this unfortunate incident only to highlight the dismal reality and ask all women to be more aware. The police are doing their job and I am confident they will get to the bottom of this matter."

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From TOI News

There's an audience for films I do: Rajeev Khandelwal

Rajeev Khandelwal, who made an unconventional film debut with "Aamir", will be seen in Rajshri Productions' "Samrat & Co.", a detective thriller, and he is confident that there is an audience for the kind of films he does.

"I am prepared for every film I do. I know my films have made money. 'Aamir', 'Shaitaan' and 'Table No.21', all have made money. I know there is an audience and if you have liked the trailer (of 'Samrat & Co.'), then I guarantee you the film is better," the 38-year-old said here Tuesday at the first look launch of the film.

"Samrat & Co." is produced by Sooraj Barjatya's cousin Kavita and directed by Kaushik Ghatak.


Rajeev hopes the film does good business and is also loved by the audience.

"The film will rock and I am hoping that it is really loved by the audience. I hope the producer makes money. The best thing is when a film makes money and it is loved by the audience. Sometimes films make money, but people don't like it," Rajeev said.

The film is expected to release April 25. ..

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From ibnlive News

Did Ranbir out of respect for Salman, declined the Bigg Boss 8 offer?

Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor seems to stay in good books of Bollywood's bad boy Salman Khan. As he has reportedly refused to step into Salman Khan's shoes.

According to reports, Ranbir Kapoor has declined the offer of playing the host of India's most controversial reality show Bigg Boss season 8.

Bollywood bad boy Salman Khan has been hosting the show for last four seasons and has become a popular face now. During t he season 7 of the show Salman Khan made some indirect remarks that he won't be hosting the season 8 of Bigg Boss.

According to reports, Salman had shown aggravation over being the show's host and claimed not to host the next season of India's most controversial reality show Bigg Boss.

Ranbir and Salman Khan's relationship has always been a topic of discussion as Katrina Kaif is the common factor between the two hunks.

Watch this space for more! 

Source: Entertainment News & Box Office Report 

From indiatvnews News

Sonakshi Sinha makes singing debut with Hollywood film 'Rio 2'

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has not just dubbed, but also sung a few lines for Hollywood family entertainer "Rio 2", which releases here in April.

The vivacious actress has lent her voice for the Hindi dubbed version of the movie. She has given voiceover for a character named Jewel, a macaw, while Imran Khan has done the same for another character.

Sonakshi has even sung a few lines for "Rio 2" for an interesting party sequence and she enjoyed the experience of dubbing for the film.

"I enjoyed dubbing for 'Rio 2' because firstly, it's such a fun film, and secondly, because I felt like Imran (Khan) and I were perfect for the characters of Blu and Jewel," the "Dabangg" girl said in a statement.

"There's a scene where Jewel is dancing and singing, so they made me sing a few lines as well. It was such a new experience! I would have even loved to sing more but unfortunately I am only just a bathroom singer," she added.

The English version of the movie has voiceover of Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg.

"Rio 2", an adventure comedy set in the Brazilian city of Rio De Janeiro, is releasing in 3D here in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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Kajol wants to know when are Rani-Aditya getting married

Actress Kajol, who has acted in several hit films in company of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, thinks Ranbir Kapoor scores higher than her long-time good friend Aamir Khan in terms of acting capabilities.

In an upcoming episode of popular TV chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’, the host, filmmaker Karan Johar, asks Kajol to rank – talent and acting ability wise – Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Aamir, Ranbir and Hrithik in order of preference.

The ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ actress was quick to crown Ranbir, the junior-most among them, as No 1, though the two have not yet shared screen space.
“On the top I would say Ranbir…I think he is fantastic.”

On second position Shah Rukh and Aamir are on par with each other…there is no up or down in that. Then we come to Salman and so on.”

To another question, Kajol said she would like to ask the Bollywood badshah about his frankness in airing his views. “Why are you so candid all the time? Don’t you know people like to hear nice…pretty lies once in a while.”

From her cousin-actress Rani Mukherji, Kajol wants to know when is the ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ star getting married, a query she would pose to producer-director Aditya Chopra too...

Source: Entertainment News & Box Office Report

The Amazing Spider Man 2 to hit theatres in India before US

Hollywood film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will release on Indian screens on May 2, a day before it hits theatres in the US.

The movie will release here in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu; the audience can view it in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D.

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone will reprise their roles as Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy in the second film of this franchise.

“The release date will take advantage of the fact that most states have a public holiday on May 1," Kercy Daruwala, managing director, Sony Pictures India, said in a statement.

“As it is, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 releases during the opportune school and college vacation period which is ideal for our audience," he added.

The Spider-Man franchise is said to have garnered a larger box office than any other Hollywood superhero franchise in India.

The Amazing Spider-Man had minted Rs. 34 crore during its opening weekend in 2012, beating the record earlier set by Avatar.

The first movie showcased the struggle between the ordinary obligations of actor Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man.

But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter confronts an enemy far more powerful than him.

And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) returns, Peter realises that all of his enemies have one thing in common the dreaded corporation OsCorp.

Source: Entertainment News & Box Office Report

From authintmail News

Shah Rukh Khan rushed back for Bobby Chawla's funeral

Shah Rukh Khan was in the midst of the music launch of Kochadaiyaan in Chennai when he heard of Bobby Chawla's demise. He was shaken, yet he stayed put at the event and later rushed to be at his friend's funeral in Mumbai.

Shah Rukh was in Chennai Sunday as the music and trailer launch of the new Rajinikanth-starrer Kochadaiyaan was to be launched in the presence of the megastar himself. SRK flew into Chennai by a chartered flight as special guest, and he was accompanied by Rajinikanth's co-star Deepika Padukone.

However, just when the music launch started, Shah Rukh heard of his former Red Chillies' CEO Bobby Chawla's death.

Bobby, who was Juhi Chawla's only sibling, had been in coma since 2010. He was not just Shah Rukh's associate, but also his close friend.

On hearing of his death, Shah Rukh was deeply shaken. "He wanted to fly back immediately. But out of respect for Rajini sir, he stayed back till the end of the event and then rushed back in time for Sanjeev's (Bobby) funeral at 4 p.m. on Sunday," said a source from Chennai.

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From HT News

Manish Malhotra opens LFW with Sonakshi on ramp

The audience gave his collection a standing ovation as Sonakshi walked the ramp in a midnight blue ensemble here Tuesday night.

Malhotra said his line is "influenced by the romanticism that exists in today's day and age."

"Summer 2014 for me is about the feelings and emotions this modern day romance evokes," he said.

The designer incorporated colours like pink, powder blue, beige and ivory along with navy and grey on different prints and embroideries. From zip saris and summer skirt lehengas with pockets, to dress-styled kurtas and easy slim pants, the collection is apt for fashion forward youngsters.

The men's collection introduced print on print and different textures in contemporary Indian jackets. Sherwanis were overruled by bandis, and kurtas got a makeover as shirt kurtas by the designer in his latest range.

The front row was completely packed with some known faces from tinsel town - Kangana Ranaut, Kajol with sister Tanisha Mukherjee, Sonali Bendre, Urmila Matondkar, Ameesha Patel, Zarine Khan and Zayed Khan, Lisa Haydon, Sophie Choudry, Esha Gupta, Richa Chaddha, Swara Bhaskar, Tusshar Kapoor, Punit Malhotra and Hard Kaur.

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From TOI News

Sunny Leone’s Ragini MMS 2 orgasm app: Listen to her sexy voice!

A sex app for promoting her Bollywood movie! What else could we expect from Sunny Leone, the pretty pornstar who turned to B-town to redeem herself? Yes, that’s the latest marketing trick from Ekta Kapoor’s stable for Ragini MMS 2.

The film releases on March 21 and no marketing gimmicks have been spared. Whether it’s her sex scene videos, sleazy messages on auto rickshaws, or even sounds of Sunny’s fake orgasm on the set! And now, there’s the online Big O application where you could ‘…listen to Sunny Leone’s sexy voice like never before’.

We don’t know if Sunny is simply saying ‘hi’ to her Indian fans in the app, or she is putting in her moaning sounds on the app. Download the Big O app here and figure out for yourself!

Sigh! It seems Sunny’s gonna end up doing a lot of the stuff in Bollywood that she anyways did in the US. So much for turning over a new leaf!.

Source: Entertainment News & Box Office Report

From india.com News

Salman Khan is the soul of 'Bigg Boss', says Pratyusha Banerjee

TV actress and former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Pratyusha Banerjee believes Bollywood star Salman Khan, who hosts the reality show, is its soul. She says that without him, the show won't make any sense.

Her reaction was in response to rumours that Salman may not host the next season of the controversial show.

During an interview, when Pratyusha was asked to name any other Bollywood actor who could take over from Salman as the 'Bigg Boss' host, she said:" I think 'Bigg Boss' just starts and ends with Salman Khan....Salman is the soul of 'Bigg Boss'."

"If he is not there in the show, then I think 'Bigg Boss' does not really make any sense. We all want Salman Khan to host it," she added.

Salman joined 'Bigg Boss' in its fourth season and hosted even its last season 'Bigg Boss Saath 7'. However, he reportedly has refused to host its next (eighth) season.

Since then, names of various other Bollywood actors are doing rounds to host the next season of this controversial show. However, superstar's reason not to host 'Bigg Boss' is still being speculated.

Meanwhile, Pratyusha's good friend and actress Kamya Punjabi, seen in the seventh season of 'Bigg Boss', also wants to see Salman as the host for the show.

"Although I have watched each and every season of 'Bigg Boss' but I remember it since Khan saab (Salman Khan) started hosting it. Infact I eagerly used to wait for the weekend just to watch Khan saab's episodes of the show," Kamya said in an interview...

Source: Bollywood News

From IBN news

Wedding bells for Bipasha Basu, Harman Baweja?

Bengali beauty Bipasha Basu is all set to get engaged to her beau and actor Harman Baweja. according to reports.

If reports are to believed, the ‘Raaz’ actress will exchange rings with Harman Baweja after the release of his film ‘Dhishkiyaoon’, which is produced by Shilpa Shetty Kundra.

Bipasha is currently shooting for Sajid Khan’s ‘Humshakals’ in Mauritius,

According to reports, Bipasha and Harman’s parents have met and have also given their nod to relationship.

Earlier this year, Harman Baweja went on record to confess his love for Bipasha to an English daily, while Bipasha Basu took to Twitter to make their relation public.

Bipasha Basu was earlier in a relationship with John Abraham, which ended after nine long years. While Harman was earlier dating actress Priyanka Chopra.

Source: Entertainment News  & Box Office Report

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