Friday, November 23, 2007

SRK launches a book on Om Shanti Om

Shahrukh Khan is known to have a knack of taking every remark and criticism to his stride. However, recently when a BCCI official remarked that SRK shouldn’t use the cricket ground as a means of promoting his films, Shahrukh was obviously upset.

On the occasion of the release of a book on the making of Om Shanit Om, Shahrukh said, “I have never used any platform for the promotion of my film, unless the platform was specifically meant for it. I am not so by nature. The fact is that God, this country and its people have given me so much that I do not have to go and praise myself or my work on somebody else’s platform.”

He also explained his talking about Om Shanti Om during the match. He said, “I’d been there to watch a match. There, I was asked by Rameez Raza that his family wanted to watch my film. Now I find it quite odd, if a film actor won’t talk about his film, then what does he talk about?

Release of the book written on the making of Om Shanti Om. “I think there should be some accountability and notability on how a film is made. It’s about films. Not about me.”

At the book launch, the leading lady of Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone, was also present. She said, “I am very happy and proud of the fact that I’m on its cover. I liked the movie experience.”

Arjun Rampal and Farah Khan also made their presence felt on the occasion. Farah said, “For me it is like a personal diary as we had such a good time making the film. Also, I always wanted somebody writes a book on my film.”

SRK, who was visibly happy with the book, commented on some bits of the book. He spoke about a particular section dedicated to the junior artistes in the film industry. SRK said, “Mushtaq has written a chapter on junior artistes and there is a beautiful line by him that says ‘We don’t dream as dreams don’t come true’. I would like to dedicate this book, Mushtaq’s writing and Farah’s creation to those people who haven’t got their place in the sun.”

Reports of Shahrukh’s Villa in Dubai had been making rounds since quite some time. It is said that the house is so big hat it can be even spotted from the moon. Also, as neighbours SRK has Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for company. On being asked about these reports, he said, “It’s not a wrong report. The Naqeel developers had gifted it to me three years back. I don’t know who my neighbours are and I have yet not taken possession of the house yet. I just need some privacy. So I hope my neighbours are as private as I am.” He further quipped, “I have never been to the moon. I would love to go there and check it out though.” Well, here is one actor who sure knows how to deal with the inquisitiveness of media and his fans.

Bollywood focus: Geeta Basra



Born to Indian parents, Geeta Basra was raised in UK. She came down to India, to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a Bollywood star. An ardent admirer of Madhur Dixit, Geeta has always aspired to become like her.

Born to Indian parents, Geeta Basra was raised in UK. She came down to India, to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a Bollywood star. An ardent admirer of Madhur Dixit, Geeta has always aspired to become like her.

She used to mostly dance on Madhuri Dixit’s songs and her first stage show was at an early age of two.

When Geeta heard that Ram Gopal Verma was making Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, she desperately wanted to take up that role, except for a small hitch that she was stillbased in London.

However, before long, she decided to make her dream a reality. She came to Mumbai and joined the renowned Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting school, where quite a few established stars were trained. Once she finished her training she went back to London and hired a manager for herself.

Her debut film, Dil Diya Hai, made by Aditya Dutt had Emraan Hashmi as the lead actor. In this movie she co-starred with Emraan Hashmi. The film didn’t do well and she went on to do The Train. The film did moderately well.

Nothing seems to dampen her spirits though. She believes that she’ll prove her mettle and will be the next Madhuri Dixit of Bollywood.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Lara Dutta



Lara Dutta, the first Miss Universe of the new millennium, was born to Wing Commander L.K. Dutta and Jennifer Dutta, in Ghaziabad.

Lara Dutta, the first Miss Universe of the new millennium, was born to Wing Commander L.K. Dutta and Jennifer Dutta, in Ghaziabad. Lara is a model by profession. At the age of 16 she moved from Bangalore to come to Mumbai and realize her dreams.

Before Miss Universe happened, she was a successful print and ramp model. She was first discovered by Gladrags' annual modeling competition. After winning Miss Intercontinental in Germany, she started to build up a very successful modeling career on a national scale. She appeared in ads for Synergy, Ceat, Coke and Sprite which made her popular. She participated in the Miss Femina India contest and won the title which paved her way to the Miss Universe Crown. A mix between Punjabi and Scottish parents, this stunning beauty always emerged a winner.

Lara has embarked on another path the road to stardom in Bollywood. As the reigning Miss Universe, she traveled across the world on behalf of the Miss Universe Organisation to promote their official cause of building AIDS/HIV awareness.

Till recently she was dating model-actor Kelly Dorji. However, they recently broke-up, owing to her alleged affair with her Jhoom Barabar Jhoom co-star, Bobby Deol

Kim Sharma judges Best Dressed Girl contest

After Tusshar Kapoor, it was the turn of Kim Sharma to judge the best dressed girl contest. Kim selected one among the ten contestants. She also gave these teenagers her dressing tips. Kim was in her best wardrobe.

For this event, her co-judge was designer Rocky S. However, the designer arrived when the event was over. Teh creative designer couldn’t get creative with his excuse though. Rocky said, “The traffic in our city is to much and some time you try hard to make it but still you can’t reach”

Bipasha claims to be the spice of Goal

With Chak De India, seems like the sports fever has hit Bollywood with full force. John Abraham and Bipasha Basu’s Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is all set for the release. For one of the promotional events of Goal, Bipasha spoke about the movie, her role and more.

From the proms of this male dominated film, Bips has managed to captivate the viewer’s attention with her style. She says, “Actually to complete every good thing, a woman’s presence is required. So definitely Rumana’s part is very important in the film. She is the spice of the film.”

Goal has had quite a lot of controversies related to it. To begin with, Bipasha and Arshad Warsi had faced racial discrimination while shooting for the movie abroad. Bipasha says, “It has nothing to do with popularity or money. I think racism exists. Prior to this incident, we didn’t know that people who live their face racism and it is actually sad.”

Further on she talks about the game of football and her boy friend and co-star, John Abraham, who according to her can beat anybody in the game of football. Well, this lady sure seems to be smitten about her boy friend. Let’s wait to watch their chemistry on Goal, after their alleged break-up during the shooting of the film.

Krrish to be remade with a child artiste

A well known production house is planning to remake Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish. However, this one is going to be titled a junior Krrish. The production company has sent a proposal of this film to the original Krrish’s producer – director, Rakesh Roshan. They are also trying to buy the remake rights of the film.

The production house has earlier made the animated film, Hanuman, which was quite a hit amongst the children. This film will be based on an eight year old child with special powers. Currently, they are working on the appearance of the child.

Every detail of the film will be given to Rakesh Roshan as he is quite possessive about this brand and wants to look into the smallest aspect of the remake. It’s heard that the company is so excited about this film that even if Rakesh doesn’t produce this film, they will go on with the making. Well, seems like kids are soon going to have a child super hero to look up to.