Madhuri Dixit To Launch Her Official Website

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit is soon going to launch her official website. Currently Bollywood stars like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu and others own their official websites. Now is going to join this club. Currently she is working on it. This website has a picture of Madhuri in black outfit.

"Here is the first reward... Official Madhuri Dixit website teaser! You can connect now. Looking forward to hearing from you!," she wrote on Twitter.

 "Official teaser site is www.madhuridixit-nene.com! Planning a media rich experience w
exclusive content for you! Thank you for your support!," Madhuri further tweeted

Ram Charan To Pair With Deepika Padukone In Zanjeer Sequel!

It is known news that Ram Charan is all set to debut in Bollywood with the sequel of Amitabh Bachchan starrer blockbuster Zanjeer (1973). Now the latest news is that, film makers planning to rope hot actress Deepika Padukone for the lead heroine role. Movie is expected to start from April 2012.

The title of this sequel would be Zanjeer 2. Apoorva Lakotia will direct this movie. The original version was directed and produced by Prakash Mehra. Now his son Amit Mehra, Reliance Entertainment and Eros Ram Mirchandani are jointly producing this movie.

As per the sources, the sequel will have some important changes in roles and characterisations. Chiran Bhatt (cousin of Vikram Bhatt) will compose the music for 'Zanjeer 2'.

The production house Reliance said that the movie will be a bilingual which will be made in Hindi and Telugu with a budget of Rs 70 crore.

Aryan Rajesh Engagement album !!

The engagement of late director EVV Satyanarayana's elder son is all set to tie knot with Subhashini (d/o Kantipudi Amarnath). The couple got engaged on Monday at the girl’s village Jegurupadu in East Godavari district. Prominent film personalities of tollywood, relatives, friends and well-wishers attended the
function. The wedding will take place on February 10th in Rajahmundry.


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Why Hrithik's Agneepath REALLY worked?

When superstar Amitabh Bachchan's Agneepath released in theatres in 1990, it flopped at the box office.

Years later, when Agneepath got remade and released in theatres, it got the best opening ever, and is well on its way to becoming a blockbuster.

So what clicked?

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh explains, "When the film released in 1990, Amitabh Bachchan's voice was very different. The audience thought that there was some technical problem and actually started walking out of theatres. After the initial reactions, Bachchan dubbed for the film again but the damage had already been done."

Media professional and industry observer Abhijit Mhamunkar adds that the film was very unconventional and ahead of its time. "People were not ready to accept Amitabh Bachchan in such an avatar," he says.

Journalist Shaikh Ayaz compares both films: "The original Agneepath was a character-driven film, to such an extent that we only remember Amitabh Bachchan and his once-in-a-lifetime great performance.

"The new Agneepath focuses on the plot and gives each character its due. For instance, the first half belongs to Rishi Kapoor, not Hrithik Roshan. On his part, Hrithik plays Vijay Dinanath Chavan differently -- he doesn't speak much, has a simmering anger and is boiling from within. Amitabh's pain could be seen while Hrithik's is hidden," he says.

"What really clicked for the new film was its name, Agneepath," Taran Adarsh adds. "It has a tremendous recall value. Amitabh Bachchan's Agneepath may have flopped but it has achieved cult status over the years."

The ensemble cast of the new film is another reason why it worked. "Amitabh Bachchan created magic when he played Vijay Dinanath Chavan," says Taran Adarsh, adding, "When Hrithik stepped into Bachchan's shoes to play Vijay, he did complete justice to the character."

Besides Hrithik, Sanjay Dutt's Kancha Cheena and the introduction of Rishi Kapoor's character made the audience curious. 

Adarsh says "Rishi Kapoor's character took everyone by surprise. He was exceptional as Rauf Lala. Sanjay Dutt was mind-blowing too. His evil look in the promos had created a lot of anticipation amongst his fans." 

Mhamunkar agrees that it was the star cast that pulled the audience into cinema halls. "Everyone is talking about Rishi Kapoor's role in the film," he says. "Agneepath's power lies in director's vision and the scriptwriters. They did not let the film loss its original flavour." 

Mhamunkar also feels that it has been a while since audiences have seen a masala movie. 

"Don 2 released last month and did not attract a lot of audience," he says. "This month, we have seen very few big releases. Players opened to a lukewarm response. Agneepath came at the right time."

The film's promotion was another vital factor that worked in its favour. 

"The film was promoted as Agneepath, rather than a Hrithik Roshan film," Mhamunkar says. "The promos were popular, and the Chikni Chameli  song, picturised on Katrina Kaif [ Images ], added to the hype. The film is backed by Karan Johar, which automatically increases the anticipation amongst the audience."

Hansika,Anushka in Surya’s Singham 2,starts Mar 12

Hearsays are that the dazzling Hansika Motwani has begun her year 2012 with great luck and has bagged one of the lead female roles in Surya’s Singham 2. It is said that she is totally excited about being a part of this movie and is eagerly waiting to work with the booming combo pair Surya and Hari.

This 20 year old actress Hansika Motwani claims to be a great admirer of Surya and marks herself fortunate to be acting with him in this film. She is also certain that the filmmaker is always motivating his actors to give their best, which will help her to a large extent. Anushka Shetty is also featured in this movie as a key female lead. Grapevine has it that this film will probably go on the floor in March 2012.

How Riteish and Genelia fell in love!

She's chirpy. He's chilled. Together, they are perfect.

And yet, unlike most couples who spend half their career discussing their love lives in print, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza didn't breathe a word.

After going steady for nearly nine years, the duo has decided to walk down the aisle on February 3.

We compile a timeline of their togetherness.

2003

The romance blossomed on the sets of Tujhe Meri Kasam, a remake of Malayalam hit, Nirom marking the debut of former Maharashtra Chief Minister, Vilasrao Deshmukh's son with Genelia, best known for her Parker commercial with Amitabh Bachchan.

The duo played childhood best friends oblivious to their true feelings about each other in the movie, which did ho-hum business at the box office.

The courtship period engaged in more fun and frolic on the sets of Indra Kumar's silly comedy, Masti, wherein two played a newly married duo -- she's controlling, he's hen-pecked. The film also starred Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivadasni and Amrita Rao.

Masti scored big on the box office and brought Riteish notice for his droll comic timing but failed to do Genelia any favours.

The new few years turned into a career-building exercise for Riteish and Gen even as they dated on a sly.

Riteish worked around his humourous appeal to star in films like Kya Kool Hain Hum, Bluffmaster, Malamaal Weekly, Apna Sapna Money Money, Dhamaal and Heyy Babyy.

Genelia became a household name down South with her bubbly avatars in Telugu flicks like Samba, Sye, Bommarillu, Mr Medhavi and Santosh Subramaniam.

No matter how much they guarded their privacy, the grapevine couldn't help speculating about their togetherness.

All the more after Genelia's return to Bollywood with a bang, courtesy her much liked portrayal of Aditi in Abbas Tyrewala's Jaane Tu... Yaa Jaane Naa opposite debutante Imran Khan.

The star-studded premiere, interestingly, also featured boyfriend Riteish on the guest list.

Genelia, on her part, obliged by posing on the red carpet for Ritesh-starrer Aladin's premiere. But when we asked her to comment on the relationship, Genelia stuck to her 'good friends' stance.

Sometime in May, Gen and Ritz were spotted having a private dinner with a bunch of friends at a restaurant in Mahim, a Mumbai suburb.

Onlookers revealed to snooping paparazzi how the pair appeared relaxed and much-in-love.

And there were some who even snapped a few shots on a cell phone camera. Reportedly, they were celebrating Deshmukh Sr's appointment as the Central Minister of Heavy Industries.

In the seventh year of their relationship, things didn't appear too hunky-dory.

Following their constant denial about each other, rumours of link-ups with other co-stars began to surface.

If Genelia was asked about her equation with reel-life sweethearts of Chance Pe Dance and Force, Shahid Kapoor and John Abraham, Ritesh's proximity to Sri Lankan import, Jacqueline Fernandes, with whom he worked on Aladin and Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, didn't go unnoticed.

Rumours of a strained relationship and subsequent patch-up circulated for a while only to die a natural death after the couple posed together at Mumbai Police Umang red carpet in December.

Guess true love conquers all.

And the duo was back to their vivacious selves arriving separately for the same event in popular celebrity fashion.

Like Shah Rukh Khan's Holi party in March. They put in a show together for Akshay Kumar's bash to celebrate the release of home production, Speedy Singhs but no one suspected anything.

Two months later, even as they readied to release their third film together, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Ritesh announced his intentions to marry his longtime lady love in the romantic month of February next year to a local newspaper.

From hand-in-hand appearances to gushing about each other in print to enjoying all possible attention -- be it on social networking sites or pre-wedding bashes hosted by friends, Riteish and Genelia are clearly living it up before they officially turn man and wife on February 3.

Join us in wishing this level-headed couple a happily married life.

Who Is Shirish Kunder?

Shirish, 38, is an electronics engineer by training and worked for Motorola before hitting Bollywood.

The first film he worked on as an editor was the Sunny Deol and Manisha Koirala-starrer Champion that released in 2000.

He edited films like the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Aankhen (Director: Vipul Shah) in 2002, Farah Khan's Main Hoon Na and Imtiaz Ali's first film Socha Na Tha.

It was in the editing room when he was cutting Main Hoon Na with Farah that love came-a-calling.

Farah and Shirish married in 2004. Two years later, the movie editor turned director with Jaan-E-Mann in 2006, starring Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. The film didn't do well, though it had some good songs.

Salman and SRK were still friends then; their falling out would occur a couple of years later at Katrina Kaif's birthday party.

Farah was one of SRK's best buddies -- there was even talk that Shirish and she would move into an apartment in the building SRK was building behind his mansion, Mannat.

Somewhere down the line, for reasons that are as cloaked in mystery as Karisma Kapoor's break-up with Abhishek Bachchan, Shirish got SRK's goat.

Farah and SRK parted ways on a rather sour note when the superstar turned down Tees Maar Khan, which Shirish had written.

Farah had to make a choice between the father of her triplets and the man who had made her a big director. She chose hubby.

Just before Sunday's incident at the Agneepath party, the Mumbai Mirror newspaper claimed SRK mentioned that he had promised his children he would slap Shirish for that hurtful tweet.

Farah Khan denied that her husband had provoked SRK, but newspaper accounts pieced together from guests present early on Monday morning alleged that Shirish had needled the superstar.

The morning after he finally made the front pages, the Joker director tweeted: 'Some of your jokes on the incident were very funny. Including the ones on me. Keep up the humour. I'll be back soon.'

Farah and Shirish do not plan to file a police complaint against SRK. 'Thanks for all your concern & wishes,' Shirish tweeted. 'We are very grateful. Contrary to rumours, we have no intention of filing a FIR or police complaint.'

When the maar-peet was going on, newspapers reported that SRK told Shirish to tell his 'friend' that he would take care of him too, not so politely, of course.

Will said Shirish buddy, who lives about 1.5 miles from SRK's home, now take up the challenge?

Why Cast Feeling For Heros

Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is the one who always speaks his mind and doesn't mince words. He expressed his honest opinion on the 'never-ending' caste based division between the fans in the Telugu Film Industry.

Recently, one of his enthusiastic fans questioned him - Why not all the Heroes in the Industry come on one platform and show their unity to put an end to the caste based division?, Rajamouli replied,"Such a gesture has been done by Heroes many times but sadly caste is too deeply ingrained in the minds of people".

"This is not something new in Tollywood. It is a common practice. The fans worship the heroes who belong to their caste and will abandon the films of others, indulge in mud-slinging activities and finally end up creating unhealthy environment. This happened in the past, happening now and will happen in future as well," said a film critic.

Sadly, the well educated people were active members in the 'discrimination of caste', which is prevailing in our so-called modern society. Though we are in the 21st century, people still think, dream and eat caste. Killing a man's thought is more important than killing him. So, Let's Kill Caste Feeling!

Shahrukh Khan and Shirish Kunder episode

Farah Khan is extremely upset with the brawl that took place between Shahrukh Khan and her husband Shirish Kunder at Sanjay Dutt’s party. Farah Khan expressed her shock in the following words, "Shah Rukh has always told me that physical abuse is the worst way to sort out a problem and that it means the person who is hitting has either a professional or personal crisis going on and it saddens me to see him doing the same," Farah said in an official statement.

Shirish Kunder denied filing any complaint against Shahrukh Khan, he said, "Thanks for all your concern and wishes. We are very grateful. Contrary to rumours, we have no intention of filing an FIR or police complaint," tweeted Kunder.

Shahrukh Khan arrived at the party around 4:30 am straight from the filmfare awards with his three bodyguards when everyone was having a ball. He went straight to Shirish, pulled him down through his long hair. "We didn't know what was happening. We saw SRK enter. Then we saw him head towards Shirish from behind the director. SRK pulled Shirish down to the ground by his long hair. We were all shocked. We had never seen SRK behave this way before," said an eyewitness.

"Before anyone could react, Baba Dewan, the owner of Aurus, ran in and intervened. SRK told Dewan to keep out. Dewan said the place belonged to him and he must intervene. The fight would've been prolonged had Sanjay Dutt not pulled SRK away from the ugly scene," the eyewitness added.

Farah Khan came to know about the uncanny incident in the morning as she was shooting the entire night for Bela Sehgal's ‘Shirin Farhad Ki Nikal Padi’. Shahrukh and Farah Khan had a fall-out years back when SRK refuses to star in Shirish Kunder’s ‘Joker’ and also when Kunder poked fun at Shahrukh’s ‘Ra.One’

Actress Sangavi Marriage details

Actress Sanghavi a native of Mysore and daughter of a well known doctor in Mysore Medical College Government Hospital is allvset to be married to a practicing Doctor now settled in USA. Sanghavi is also a relative of former actor Arathi now settled in Bengaluru. Sources say that Sanghavi had a close relationship with US Doctor for more than two years.

Sanghavi has acted in films of all the four South Indian languages and has acted in more than fifty films. She was introduced in Kannada films in ‘Love 94′. directed by Mudduraj. Before that she had acted in two Tamil films with Ajit Kumar and Vijay. Her Kannada films included Diggajaru with Dr. Vishnuvardhana, Rayara Maga with Jaggesh and Dheera with Rockline Venkatesh. In Tamil film industry she was introduced through the film Amaravathy with the then young actor like Ajith.

In Tamil and Telugu film industry, she was known to be a glamorous actress has been in the film industry for the past twenty years. She was a heart throb of many fans and was also linked romantically with many heroes during her career. Recently after losing out many opportunity in films she did work in Tele serials also.

In one of the interviews Sanghavi explained why she was not getting married despite getting completing more than thirty five years. She explained her decision for late marriage was because she does not want to take menace of any separation or divorce after the marriage.

Hence she is looking for a man who can understand her profession, life style and would prefer to live with her entire life.

Riteish-Genelia sangeet at Bollywood galore

From Sanjay Dutt, Gauri Khan to Karan Johar and Abhishek Bachchan -- the who is who of Bollywood gathered for the sangeet ceremony of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D`Souza at the Taj Lands End here.


Genelia looked gorgeous in white lehenga with peach embellishments, while detailed stone work on her lehenga and chunni added elegance to her attire. Her beau Riteish looked striking in a royal blue Sherwani.

Before going for the ceremony Tuesday, Riteish told reporters that his "brother and his family members will perform," adding that "I would love to dance with Genelia if she says yes."

The couples are all set to tie the knot Feb 3.

At the ceremony the family members of both Riteish and Genelia let their hair down.

Among friends and colleagues, Arshad Warsi and Jacky Bhagnani were the first ones to arrive at the venue in Bandra.

When asked Arshad who does he feel should settle down next, pat came the reply, "Salman should get married now."

Jacky, who had worked with Ritesh, said: "I am here from the boy`s side. Riteish is my close friend."

"I don`t know who all are getting married this year only hope I don`t get married for next five years," he further added.

The guest list included Bobby Deol, Karan Johar, Abhishek Bachchan, Soha Ali Khan, Suniel Shetty, Asin Thottumkal, Sonali Bendre, Rishi Kapoor, Nitu Singh, Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker, Shreyas Talpade, Priyadarshan, Milan Luthria, Aftab Shivdasani and Shweta Pandit.

Prabhu Deva turns singer and Music Director with music album!

The multi-talented artist Prabhu Deva who is well known for this various roles like actor, director, choreographer, and dancer is now ready to show his new skill. Prabhu Deva is ready to release his music album soon. This album will have 5 songs.

Prabhu Deva is not just composing the tunes for all the five songs he is also singing them. The audio of the album will be released on February 14 2012 and the video version will be released on April 3 2012.

As per the news Prabhu Deva is taking help of choreographer Pony Verma for this video. The video of this album and it will be shot using a 7D camera. Post-production work will take place in Mumbai.

Siddarth and Amalapaul's Love Failure Movie Story

Actor Siddhartha’s who has tasted an average with OMF at Box-Office is striking back with new kind of romantic entertainer story ‘Love failure’ movie is all set for February 2012 release. The beautiful heroine Amala Paul of Bezawada fame is leading the female role in this flick. Balaji Mohan is directing this film under k. Venugopal and Siddharth’s production company.


Love Failure is a romantic comedy entertainer. All love stories from history till now have left Depression, but this flick is quite different from that. Amala Paul who is doing parvathi character is beautiful and intelligent girl, Siddhartha will fall in love with her like devadas. But she will reject his proposal and says she don’t like these nonsense. At that situation, what decision does the hero is going to take will be the story of Love Failure. Siddharth is very confident that the movie surely entertains the present youth with good emotions and comedy.

Recently released audio featuring music scored by Thaman is getting good response from public and Youth. Amala Paul who had a flop Bezawada in her kitty is looking forward for the release of the Love Failure movie, she pinned lot of on this film.

Balakrishna's Socio-Fantasy Kalki Launch Details

Nandamuri Balakrishna who is waiting for the release of his upcoming mass entertainer Adhinayakudu is soon going to mesmerize his die-hard fans with Kalki avathar.

As we already knew that Balakrishna has signed a project with Ravi Chavali of Samanyudu fame. Kalki is the tentative title for this project, but there is no official conformation from producers. Produced by Ramesh Puppala on Yellow Flowers banner the movie touted to be a socio-fantasy movie has Parvathi Melton playing female lead in this film.

Latest update is that the film is going to be launched formally on 6th of February and the movie will hit the floors shortly. Balayya is going to portray the character of different dimensions and it is learnt that the role was specially designed by director Ravi Chawali to NBK. Balakrishna’ starrer Adhinayakudu is set to release in this February; producers didn’t confirm the actual date. It is expected that makers will announce the theatrical release date of NBK Adhinayakudu in this weekend.

Ram Charan Attracted Towards Parul Yadav

Mega Power Star Ram Charan is willing to cast a kannada actress in his upcoming movie.

Latest updates are that after spotting the actress Parul Yadav who belongs to Sandalwood at CCL match between Telugu Warriors and Karnata Bulldozers the star actor of Tollywood Charan has recommended her to Producer DVV Danayya and VV Vinayak as female lead in their combination movie of him.

If all the things goes well then we can witness the beautiful Parul Yadav beside Ram Charan. Actually she will be roped in to play the second heroine as Kajal Aggarwal has been already zeroed as lading lady in this movie in which Ram Charn Tej is donning the double roles.

Ram Charan and V.V Vinayak combo movie will hit the sets in March and makers are planning for Dussera release. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music this mass entertainer.

Ntr-Trisha's Dammu First Look on Valtentines Day

Young Tiger of Telugu cinema NTR starrer forthcoming flick Dammu’s first look is going to be launched on February 14 on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. However, the audio album and trailers of the film will be released in the month of March.

Currently Ntr’s Dammu is progressing at pollachi where movie unit is canning some action episodes and couple of songs on lead pair. Trisha and Karthika are portraying the female lead roles while Keeravani is composing music for this high octane action flick. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu Ntr starrer Dammu is said to be a powerful revenge drama with interesting hero characterization and action episodes.

Pawan Kalyan To Release Audio Of Nithiin's ISHQ Movie

Power Star Pawan Kalyan will attend as chief guest for the audio launch of Nithin, Nithya Menon starrer Ishq on February 2. This news is confirmed by Nithin in his twitter account.

 Nithin tweets, "Audio of ISHQ releasing on 2nd feb and POWERSTAR vl launc d audio of ISHQ!!. am super duper bumper excitd!! yay."

Ishq is said to be a commercial movie which contains romance and action. Sindhu tulani and Ajay are playing an important role in the film. Vikram Kumar is directing is this movie, under the shreshta Movie Banner. Anoop Rubens is
scoring music and cinematography by P. C. Sreeram for this movie.

Mahesh, Sukumar's New Movie Starts From February 12

It was earlier reported that Mahesh Babu and Sukumar teaming up for a new movie. Sukumar has finished the script work of the film. Now the latest news is that, this movie will launch on February 12 in Ramanaidu Studios and regular shooting start from the last week of February. 14 Reels Entertainment which earlier produced Dookudu will produce this new movie.

The buzz is that Mahesh would be seen as lecturer in this movie. Tamanna is playing lead lady role in this film. Devisri Prasad would compose music for this

Mahesh Babu Income In 2012

Mahesh Income In 2012, here is the video....

Farhan Akhtar runs to Pakistan

Farhan who plays Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's forthcoming 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is geared up to shoot in Pakistan. Rakesh Mehra wants no stone left unturned to add authenticity for his biopic of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh.

Rakesh Mehra plans to shoot at Muzaffargarh district in Pakistan, where Milkha Singh was born.

As we all know 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is the biopic of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh. He was born in Muzaffargarh near Multan in Pakistan. Later, he crossed the border to Ferozpur and then travelled to Delhi by train with other refugees, after witnessing his parents being killed in a massacre during the partition.

Rakesh Mehra confirms, "We are keen to shoot on the borders of Pakistan to add more authenticity to the film since Milkha was born in one of the villages there. We will be applying for permissions (to shoot there) soon."

Interestingly however, the production team which has done extensive research along the border areas of Pakistan as well as India, feels that since the topography of both countries is similar, they would be able to shoot in India without major problems. "But Rakeyshji is keen to apply for permissions before taking this call," says the source from the unit.

Farhan, on his part, has devoted all his energy to getting ready to play the Flying Sikh. Over the past few weeks, the actor has been going through rigorous training schedules to get into shape. In fact, he has already started growing his beard and hair to play the part authentically. Mehra's film also stars Sonam Kapoor in a special role and is likely to hit the floors in March.

Mahesh Bhatt's Second daughter debuts in Bollywood with Raaz 3

Shaheen Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt's second daughter would be working with the Vikram Bhatt as an assistant director. It is known that Vikram Bhatt is directing Raaz 3 in which Bipasha Basu, Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez are playing lead role.

Mahesh Bhatt posted on twitter, "My daughter Shaheen begins her journey as an assistant with Vikram Bhatt who was once my assistant!"

"Vikram Bhatt is directing the film. Shagufta Rafique has written 'Raaz 3'. It is a brave script which explores the horrors of the human heart," Mahesh informed.

"Reporting live from 'Raaz 3' set. Today (Sunday) is the first day of our shooting. Bipasha and Emraan are on the sets. Vikram Bhatt is directing the film. Shagufta Rafique has written 'Raaz 3'. It is a brave script which explores the horrors of the human heart," Mahesh Bhatt posted.

Sunil's Poolarangadu Once Again Postponed!

Comedian turned hero Sunil’s upcoming film 'Poola Rangadu' was supposed to release for Pongal, but it is postponed to February first week then after February 10. Now the latest news is that, movie once again postponed to February 18th due to delay in post production works.

Poolarangadu is being directed by Veerabhadram Chowdary of Aha Naa Pellanta fame. Movie is said to be a action cum comedy entertainer. Sunil is pairing up with Isha Chawla, who has debuted with Prema Kavali in Tollywood. Other cast includes Kota Srinivas Rao, Ali, Pradeep Rawat, Raghubabu and Dev Gill. Anoop Rubens has scored the music and Prasad Murella has done the camera work

'Agneepath' is a clean hit

It was predicted in this column last week that 'Agneepath' would enjoy opening collections in the range of 60 crores. The film's acceptance went as per the script, what with the Karan Johar production raking in over 62 crores at the box office in it's extended four day weekend.
The film's journey was nothing less than a thrilling ride though. The first day collections were a staggering 22 crores, hence creating a new opening day record while eclipsing the earlier record set by 'Bodyguard' less than six months ago. The film crashed in a big way on the very next day with a fall of 50%, hence sending shock waves in the industry. However just when it seemed that all predictions would fall flat and there won't be any redemption round the corner, the Hrithik Roshan starrer recovered on Saturday and then went on to record a very good Sunday, hence bringing the collections back to a very healthy number.

While Hrithik Roshan would be content that he has now enjoyed the biggest ever opening of his career and is all set to celebrate his first 100 crore earner in the running, it is yet to be seen that whether the film covers any greater distance than that. Reason being that word of mouth is largely mixed and even those who haven't seen Amitabh Bachchan's 'Agneepath' have diverse views. On the other hand bumper opening of the film has ensured that a 'hit' tag is already in it's kitty and a superhit could well be on the cards if weekdays stay on a decent note.

The film has an advantage of a relatively easy week ahead ('Gali Gali Chor Hai' is the sole competition) which means 'Don 2' record of 105 crores is all set to be beaten. However whether the film would surpass the 115 crore set by 'Ra. One' and 'Ghajini' would be decided only on the basis of how the weekdays perform.

Katrina Kaif to romance Kamal Haasan?

Bollywood hottie Katrina Kaif has certainly struck a purple patch! The hottie might turn out to be that lucky girl to romance not just one, but two of India’s greatest veteran actors from south.

Rumours are abuzz that Kat is being considered to play Rajinikanth’s love interest in ‘Kochadaiyaan’. But even before she is about to make an entry into Kollywood, speculations are rife that the actress is being discussed for Kamal Haasan’s next ‘Thalaivan Irukiran’.

If the latest buzz that is doing the rounds is to be believed then Tamil film star Ajith too might be a part of the film. The film will be produced by Aascar Ravichandran.

When a daily contacted Ravichandran, he refused to divulge details about the film but did not deny considering the Bollywood babe for the film.

Katrina seems to be all set to raise the already hot temperature soaring down south!

'Zanjeer ' sequel by Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan

Veteran Telugu actor Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan Teja is all set to make his Bollywood debut with a remake of 1973 blockbuster ‘Zanjeer’. The 27 year old actor will be playing the iconic character of Vijay, portrayed by legendary Amitabh Bachchan in the Prakash Mehra production.


Talking to a tabloid, a source said, “The 27-year-old Ram Charan is already a youth icon in the south Indian film industry. His film ‘Magadheera’ has become one of the biggest hits of all times in the Telugu industry. In his five year long film career, Ram Charan has done just five films and is known to be extremely choosy. He has finally decided to work on the remake of ‘Zanjeer’, which will go on floors in the next couple of months.”

Teja’s spokesperson confirmed the news to the tabloid and said, “He has given his nod to the project. However, we would like the producers to make the official announcement for the film.”

Looks like Bollywood is keen on erasing language barriers to widen its horizon.

Here’s welcoming Ram to B-Town.

Actress Reema Sen is Getting Married on 11th in Delhi

Actress Reema Sen is getting ready for marriage. She was recently appeared in Vikram’s Veedinthe movie. Now she is all set to marry on March 11th, 2012 with her long time boyfriend Shiv Karan Singh in New Delhi.Shiv Karan Singh is a Delhi-based restaurateur and he is the owner of hot city hangouts such as Shroom, Smoke House Grill and Mocha.Reema Sen and Shiv Karan Singh have been dating since two years.



As per the reports, Reema Sen is already busy in her wedding preparations. She bought many dresses and jewellery from the choicest of shops in Delhi and the lady was seen Trousseau shopping at Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Tarun Tahiliani stores.

The wedding will takes place at Shiv`s farm house and the ceremony will be a mix of Punjabi and Bengali rituals.Several celebrities and who`s who of Delhi along with Reema`s close friends is expected to attend the wedding ceremony.

I had my own questions about ‘Dirty Picture’ role: Vidya

Basking in all-round appreciation for her performance in ‘The Dirty Picture’, actress Vidya Balan has said she had her own share of questions about the role initially, but eventually the film turned out to be a life - changing event for her.

In ‘The Dirty Picture’, directed by Milan Luthria, Vidya has portrayed the character loosely based on Silk Smitha, a Southern actress noted for her erotic roles.

Asked if she was confident or sceptical about doing the movie, she said, "I had my share of questions. There was one thing that I knew - that if I was going to do it then I must give it my all. If I felt I won`t be able to give it my all

then I won`t have done the film."


"I am glad I did not let it pass and did this film because it has been life-changing for me in more ways than one," the 34-year-old maintained.

Vidya has bagged the Best Actress trophy for ‘The Dirty Picture’ at almost all award functions, but ask which co-actor`s work she admires besides her, and pat comes the reply, Priyanka Chopra.

"I like Priyanka...she is an actress whose work I like. She is always trying to do something different which I appreciate. I am not going by any of her particular performance but I like Priyanka."

Vidya is touched by the appreciation coming from fans and industry friends. "I feel humbled that people think I must get Best Actress award. My first award was for my debut (Hindi) film (Parineeta). It will always remain special. It feels nice to receive an award, it is a form of appreciation which remains with you forever," she said.

This year, Vidya will be seen in Sujoy Ghosh`s `Kahani`, where she plays a pregnant lady staying abroad, who comes to India in search of her husband.

"`Kahani` is a mystery film and I won`t be wrong if I say that in Hindi cinema we have not had a mystery film for a long time. `Kahani` is edgy, pacey and we have got great response from the promos," she said.

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Sanjay Dutt's top ten Performances!!

10. Eklavya

Pot-bellied, out of shape and seemingly corrupt, Dutt's Inspector Pannalal Chohaar showed us a different side of the actor, one unafraid to give up the glamour and enter the character's skin.

Hats off to director Vidhu Vinod Chopra for making it happen.

9. Sadak

Mahesh Bhatt was a director who used Dutt well, always exploiting his lean, hungry look, his sleep-deprived eyes, his junkie swagger.

In Sadak, a strange but effective Taxi Driver rip-off, Dutt played Ravi, a cabbie who falls in love with a prostitute.

8. Haseena Maan Jaayegi

Dutt's action roots were always strong, but the actor showed genuine comic spontaneity in this David Dhawan caper, the first of several where he went toe-to-toe with funnyman Govinda and more than held his own.

7. Mission Kashmir

In this Vinod Chopra film, Dutt played Inayat Khan, a tough cop dealing with terrorism and familial baggage, having lost a young son in a tragic accident.

A subtle performance with an appropriately stiff upper lip, Dutt did very well in the film, stealing leading man Hrithik Roshan's thunder.

6. Saajan

This Lawrence D'Souza romance saw Dutt play a limping orphan, an introverted poet hiding behind the bluster of his friend, Salman Khan.

Khan had the role of the charmer but it was Dutt, uncharacteristically quiet and sober, who walked away with the girl (Madhuri Dixit) and the applause.

5. Naam

This Mahesh Bhatt hit saw Dutt frequently getting into trouble with the law, a youngster gone astray and eventually forced to work for a smuggler.

Dutt did very well to convey both boyish cocksureness and, later, helplessness as he descended into crime.

4. Khalnayak

This Subhash Ghai film sees Dutt at his most charismatic, playing an outrageous -- but frequently frightening -- villain called Ballu, a gangster who enjoys gamesmanship.

Equal parts terrifying and amusing, Dutt showed mammoth screen presence in the film.

3.Vaastav

Apparently based on the early life of Chhota Rajan, this Mahesh Manjrekar film saw Dutt at his most intense.

In a role that took him from a smiling pav bhaji seller to one of Mumbai's most feared gangsters, Dutt displayed conviction and range in one of his best performances.

2. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

How do gangsters fall in love?

Rajkumar Hirani's masterpiece saw Sanjay Dutt's Munna flounder for answers as he learnt about Gandhi, started speaking with the father of the nation, and tried to woo a radio jockey with all his heart.

It's a performance solid enough to keep us smiling, sometimes even with moistened eyes

1. Munnabhai MBBS

While Hirani's sequel might have been the better film per se, Dutt struck gold in the original.

A lovable gangster soaked in optimism who doles out magic hugs?

It's a preposterously tall order, but Dutt, at the height of his abilities, made it work -- and made it look effortless.