SRK’s and Priety’s IPL teams promotion in Filmi Isshtyle

SRK and Priety Zinta are leaving no stone unturned to promote their respective IPL cricket teams.

The King Khan plans King like promotion for his Kolkatta Franchise of IPL. SRK is working on a music video, made exclusively for his Kolkatta team. Through the promotional music video SRK is planning to grab the attention of one and all to his star-studded team before the beginning of the IPL tournament on April 18.

SRK has zeroed on music director duo Vishal-Shekhar to render the composition for the theme song. SRK has gone a step ahead and roped in choreographer Ganesh Hegde to choreograph the music video, which will feature some star players of his team. SRK will also make a brief appearance in the video to boost its promotional appeal.

Priety Zinta, who owns the Mohali team, is not lagging behind of SRK as she has signed music directors Sajid-Wajid to compose the theme song for her Mohali team. Priety wanted the theme song to have a Punjabi touch, as it would gel well with the Mohali team. The song is sung by Daler Mehendi and written by Jalees Sherwani.

You will be able to catch the music videos on your TV sets soon before the IPL tournament kicks off.

By Ram Tiwari

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Shahid Kapoor bangaya crorepati

Ever since Shani, I mean Kareena Kapoor has gone away from Shahid’s life; his career has been soaring to unending heights. Shahid who is reportedly bagged films with ace filmmakers like Vishal Bharadway, Ken Ghosh and Yash Raj, has also been signed for ( hold your breaths ! ) a awesome Rs 15-20 crore deal with a leading banner. The banner has been chasing Shahid for a long time, and was finally able to grab hold of him. Looks like Kareena was really unlucky for Shahid, and now since he is single he his making his way to the top.
All the best Shahid, show the world what you are capable of.

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Shweta Tiwari In yeh Hai jalwa On 9x

After crossing the big Kasautii, Shweta Tiwari has taken up a new Challenge. She has been seen acting, dancing, singing and now she will also be seen mentoring. No, she will not teach acting, but this beautiful dancer will be seen choreographing and motivating her team to dance in the new reality show on 9X, Yeh Hai Jalwa.

Here is the actress talking of the reality show, her team 'Bahu Ki Behnein' and her plans ..........

Tell us something about Yeh Hai Jalwa?

Yeh Hai Jalwa is a dance reality show that has a unique concept and is completely different from all other reality shows. In this show, we celebrities are not only going to participate, but mentor as well. Here we get a chance to showcase not only our talent as dancers, but also as choreographers.

You have done it all; acting, dancing and singing and now you’re doing mentoring, so how does it feel?

It feels great as it is something different. I have never tried my hand at mentoring. I always try and make it a habit to do something different. I took part in Nach Baliye as I love dancing. I cannot sing for nuts, but yet I participated in Jjhoom India. And now I am doing Yeh Hai Jalwa. Having so much versatility keeps me charged.

You say you love dancing but are not a good dancer, so what strategy are you going to use to train your team?

Yes I love dancing but I am not a very good dancer. Many a times I miss my own steps while performing on stage. I plan to rehearse a lot with my team and make sure that they learn the steps and perfect them as they are housewives who are pretty clueless when it comes to dancing.

Tell us something about your team – the Bahu Ki Behnein?

My team is Bahu Ki Behnein which comprises of housewives, they are not professional dancers. They have danced only at functions and have never faced the camera.

How did the selection process happen?

There were a lot of contestants from whom I had to select five people to be part of my team. The selection was mostly based on their coordination. There were some who danced well, but they did not have good facial expressions, while others had expressions but were not very good in dancing. I selected them based on their hand and body coordination.

So who is your biggest contender in the show?

No-one. I am the weakest competition in the show (laughs). So nobody should have a problem with me.

There are so many new reality shows coming up on television. Don’t you think it is becoming too monotonous for the viewers?

No actually I think people like reality shows better then all the dramas. The fiction shows are what have become too monotonous nowadays. People are tired of seeing the same old stories and faces in the serials happening on all channels. In fact I feel reality shows are better because at least here the audience gets rid of the person they don’t want to see.

Kasauti Zindagi Kay was one of the longest running shows and appreciated by the audience, so was it the right time for it to wind up?

Yes it was the perfect time for the show to end. It had been running for the last seven years and now people were starting to get bored with it. So it was time to wind up the show. And the show wound up with a perfect last episode too.

You were in the show right from its inception; did you not find it monotonous after a certain point of time?

Well yeah it did get boring after a certain point of time. I mean anybody gets bored if they have to follow the same routine day in and day out. That was the same that happened with me when I was doing Kasauti Zindagi Kay. But no matter what, I enjoyed doing the show.

So what are your future plans?

There is nothing finalized yet. So far all the offers I have received have the same concept and I don’t see anything different in them. When I find something different I will take up the offer. And I am not ready to do anything new right now either. I plan to concentrate on this show and by the time it winds up, I will be rejuvenated to take up a new offer.

By Ram Tiwari

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Abhishek Bachchan’s beautiful married life

Abhishek Bachchan has great expectations from the year 2008, with four releases in the pipeline; Abhishek is surely on cloud nine.

The junior Bachchan said “I am lucky that I am working in a industry in which I can start the year with a film like Sarkar Raj, then go on to Drona, Dilli 6 and finally Dostana. They are all completely different films with different characterisations. Even the genres are different.”

But the most awaited one is Sarkar Raj, where Abhishek stars with his wifey Aishwariya Rai for the first time post marriage. Sarkar Raj also stars Amitabh Bachchan.

Abhishek says about the family drama on the sets, “A family get together happens everyday but it was wonderful that it got extended on to the sets. It was the first time that the three of us were working together and it was a wonderful experience. We have enjoyed it thoroughly.”

Come April, Abhishek and Aishwariya will celebrate their first marriage anniversary. When asked about his experience, Abhishek described it in one word - “beautiful.”

When quizzed, if the absence of Bachchan family at the Filmfare night was coz of the fact that he would not fetch any trophies for Guru, the star said, “It’s not about winning awards. I know it sounds very clichéd but just the fact that at the end of the day if you say Guru was my best performance then that is my real award,”

Oops! Abhi then you haven’t won the real award, coz we didn’t say so!

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What’s up between Salman Khan and Bruna Abdalah

Guys, there is something fishy going on between Salman and Bruna, the way he is promoting her. Bruna a Brazilian model is a currently a VJ in India, she was first seen in Shekhar Suman’s album Kuch Khwaab Aise and has also done an item song Reham Kare in Anubhav Sinha’s Cash. Bruna is also rumored to cast opposite Hrithik Roshan in Anurag Basu’s upcoming flick. According to a leading Mumbai tabloid Salman was seriously promoting Bruna in the film industry, as he has been mesmerized and hypnotized by her beautiful looks.

When Bruna was quizzed about her friendship with Salman, the pretty model said, “I’m very good friends with Salman, but there’s nothing beyond that. I’m not doing any film with him and am focusing only on being a VJ.” Ahaan! Smart lady knows how to handle the press.

Katrina Kaif who was recently buzzed by the media regarding Bruna and Salman, was pretty miffed up,”You know you guys need to understand one thing and I am going to say this now. You guys need to learn that when someone is standing before you, you have to treat that person with respect. Ridiculous. It is a ridiculous question - (she repeated) and you guys need to draw the line.”

Oh! We are sorry Katrina but we are really worried about you and Sallu. But judging by the looks guys, Bruna’s beauty is nothing when compared to beautiful Kartina. Do you all agree with me?

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King Khan’s answer to the Perfectionist Khan

Aamir Khan must be cursing his stars, for making a remark against the King Khan, SRK. Aamir Khan who recently quoted that SRK was next to him, got a witty reaction from the King Khan himself, who described it as a great compliment.

When SRK was asked about his feelings, to be labeled as number two, SRK said: I just want to tell you, Aamir is a dear friend of mine and I consider it a compliment for him, oops sorry, compliment for me, that was a genuine slip of tongue. It is indeed a great compliment that he at least considers me second to him.”

SRK also revealed that he can’t say anything against Aamir as he doesn’t want to upset his wife ( Gauri Khan is said to be a great fan Aamir ), “I and Aamir are completely opposite persons. He is an intelligent, intellectual person whereas I am more of an instinctive man. He does more of the thinking and I do more of the acting.”

SRK also revealed since both of them are ‘Khans’ they have great regard for each other, “We are very good friends and we both have a good sense of humor. I know his jokes and he knows mine. And, he is hundred per cent No. 1.”

The King Khan ended it up on a humorous note and said, “I said I love K-K-K-K-K-Kiran and he really loves K-K-K-K-K-Kiran.”

Next time King Khan se panga nai lena ka. Samjhe!!

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Aamir’s birthday gift to himself

Aamir Khan turned 43 years old yesterday, yes guys it was his birthday yesterday. Aamir made his birthday memorable by an unusual gift he gave himself. The gift that Aamir gave himself is a bald look. Yesterday was the day when Aamir shaved off his hair to get in the skin of his character in his forth-coming film Ghajini.

Aamir Khan, the ace perfectionist has always been known for his zara-hatke movies, and his great performance. He has delivered the finest hits of Bollywood. Recently he proved his directorial mettle too, by making a blockbuster movie like Taare Zameen Par.

He has spent almost 20 years of his life as a Bollywood actor, but he never looks repetitive in any of his roles, he goes to every extent to make his reel-character look as real as possible.
We wish Aamir Khan a great year ahead, and may this 43rd year of his life add all zing, chutzpah and color to his life.

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Kareena: I don’t diet

Folks, you all must know about Kareena’s weight obsession, crash dieting and how she collapsed on Tashan’s set. But the actress has denied being on crash diet, and obsession for size zero figure.

Kareena said, “I am not thin. The media makes me out to be. I don’t diet. One look at me and you know I am quite healthy.”

Despite collapsing and crash dieting, Kareena still manages to make her self glow, we might think the result is because of her relationship with Saif, but the actress retorts, “It is the success of my films that’s making my skin glow.”

I always believed box-office successes makes the actors grow, but in Kareena’s case they are making her glow.

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I want to be a good role model: John Abraham

Under normal circumstances real-life couples tend to stay away on screen from each other. But going against the norm John Abraham decided to work with girlfriend Bipasha Basu in Goal.

Vivek Agnihotri is directing the film.

Explaining his decision to act with Bipasha again, John told IANS: "Bipasha and I just didn't have the opportunity to come together. What was being offered wasn't tempting. Both Bipasha and I feel Goal works as a whole.

"Besides I've played A-division soccer, I captained my football team in school and college. Soccer is in my blood, just like bikes."

So which sport does John prefer now?

"Soccer was a favourite in school. Bikes now. I never rode bikes in school, so football was my passion then. Doing Goal is like catching up with my past. Bipasha and I are shooting it in a three-month schedule in London."

After finishing Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking in mid-January John took a small break.

"I took a small break and then went into Goal. I didn't need to practice too hard on my soccer. So I was chilled in London, in more ways than one."

As for the resurgence of sports films, John is all for it.

"It feels great to have sports films. If after watching Shah Rukh Khan in Shimit Amin's Chak De India girls start playing hockey and if after watching me in Goal kids take up football, then great! Cricket brings out the passionate patriot in all Indians, why not soccer?"

As a youth icon John takes his responsibilities very seriously.

"As an actor it's important for me to be a very good role model. Whenever I consider an offer this responsibility is always in the back of my mind."

But what about the villain in Dhoom and the chain-smoker in No Smoking?

"My role in No Smoking won't send out the wrong signal. When people will see the larger picture, they won't imitate my smoking. My character goes through so many upheavals in the film.

"And Anurag is so confident about every shot. No Smoking is different from every film I've done. I didn't mind working for 18-20 hours at a stretch because it feels like family."

Interestingly, John used to be a smoker.

"I quit. Then I took up smoking for No Smoking. But I'm strong enough to not become a smoker. Everyone on the sets smoked quietly. Since it's banned on the sets, we used to sneak into a corner collectively for a smoke."

The actor, who is multitasking, is happy with his roles in life.

"I'm happy with my clothes brand, calendar and my movies. I want the brand John Abraham to outlive the man. It's important for me to build a brand name for myself."

By : - Ram Tiwari

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Santoshi happy with ‘Halla Bol’ release postponement

Subhash K. Jha: Taking a cue from the clash of “Saawariya” and “Om Shanti Om” at the box office, director Rajkumar Santoshi is playing safe by postponing the release of his new movie “Halla Bol” by two weeks.
Though the director was out of the country when the producers took the decision to shift the film’s release, Santoshi is all for it as “Taare Zameen Par” and “Welcome” were to be released on the same day.

“Since there’re two other big films scheduled for Dec 21, I see no harm in being cautious and shifting “Halla Bol” forward. The film’s leading man, Ajay Devgan, sat down with the producers and decided this. I agree completely with their decision,” said Santoshi.

Santoshi is currently in Los Angeles finalising the technicians for his two lavish period films, one on emperor Ashoka, which he will begin shooting in the beginning of 2008, and the “Ramayan”, which comes at the end of next year.

Both the films have actor Ajay Devgan in the lead.

He said: “Both these films require tremendous pre-production detailing. I can’t afford to think about ‘Halla Bol’ at the moment. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve done my best.

“Contrary to reports, the movie is not set in the film industry. Yes, the hero is a film actor and there’re passing references to stars and events. But Ajay could be any professional. ‘Halla Bol’ , a wakeup call for our collective conscience.”

By : - Ram Tiwari

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