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High court refuses stay on release of film ‘Shanghai’

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:26 AM PDT




The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking stay on the June 8 release of Bollywood film "Shanghai", saying there was nothing insulting in its song "Bharat Mata ki jai" and it merely depicted "the existing state of affairs" in India.
A division bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rajiv Shakdher said: "We do not find anything objectionable in the said song. In a democracy, every person has a right to voice his views and opinions… the same right to speech and expression cannot be curtailed except under some circumstances.
"The author of the song has merely sought to portray the existing state of affairs in India, once considered a golden bird… is now infested with diseases like dengue and malaria. The petition is dismissed," the bench opined.
Tejinder Pal Singh Bagga, president of Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena, filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an interim stay on release of "Shanghai" until its song "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" was deleted.
Counsel Vikas Padora, appearing for Bagga, alleged that the song used insulting and outraging words, and that it "hurt many people who are patriotic in nature".
Seeking a complete ban on the song from the political thriller, starring Emraan Hashmi, Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin, the petitioner asked the government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take steps to ban the sale of audio CDs of the film.
Padora contended that the term 'Bharat Mata' has been presented in the most "humiliating, outrageous and insulting manner" in the song and it showed the writer has no "love and respect" for India and the term 'Bharat Mata'.
The song showed that its writer had no respect for India, he argued, adding that the song depicted India as the land of the homeless, full of misery and despair.
Disagreeing with the contentions of petitioner, the Justice Shakdher said: "Similar kind of accusations were being made against great film maker Satyajit Ray that he used to sell the darker side of India abroad," adding that "you cannot restrict artistic freedom".
The petitioner sought a "complete ban on playing/broadcasting of the song on TV channels, radio, internet portals or any other platform".
"The song has been written with clear intentions to outrage national honour and pride," the petition said. The film is directed by Dibakar Banerjee. – IANS

Bollywood’s young blood to rock IIFA in Singapore

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:20 AM PDT




The Lion City is set to roll the green carpet for Indian cinestars. From bigwigs like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Bipasha Basu as well as young guns like Sonakshi Sinha and Abhay Doel – Bollywood's gliteratti is set to rock at the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend and awards starting here Thursday.
There's lots more – the evergreen Rekha, effervescent couple Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, maverick filmmaker Ramesh Sippy and a whole gamut of filmmakers, writers, actors and singers will enthrall film fans at the three-day cine event.
As Bollywood head towards serving the youth last year, this edition of IIFA is focussed at providing a platform to new and fresh talent, says Sabbas Joseph, director of organisers Wizcraft International Entertainment.
"The freshness in this year's edition, is across multiple perspectives. It is a much younger approach, something that represents the youth of the country on global platform," Joseph told IANS.
True to its approach, the gala will see young and budding talent taking centrestage. Shahid and Farhan Akhtar are set to entertain the audience with their wit and humour as the hosts of the glitzy awards ceremony.
The pre-finale celebrations will include a race on Singapore's F1 track co-inciding with the promotions of "Ferrari Ki Sawaari".
Writers like Javed Akhtar and Prasoon Joshi, composer Shantanu Moitra and filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, will host music workshops, where they will discuss what goes behind creating music for a Bollywood film.
The other highlights include a world premiere of Dibakar Banerjee's "Shanghai". Also, excerpts of Neha Dhupia-Sonu Sood starrer "Maximum" and Kamal Hassan's "Vishwaroopam" will also be showcased during the weekend.
IIFA Rocks, a fashion and musical night, featuring designers like Masaba Gupta, Suneet Varma and Varun Bahl, will be held a day before the main award function.
VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana and actress Chitrangada Singh have been roped in to host IIFA Rocks, where new kids on the block — Nargis Fakhri, Zoa Morani, Aditi Rao Hydari and Shazahn Padamsee will take to the ramp as showstoppers.
The awards night Saturday will witness star-studded performances by Shahid, Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Bipasha and Ranbir Kapoor. What's more? The dances are choreographed by Indian Michael Jackson Prabhu Deva.
Other Bollywood stars expected to attend the event include Vidya Balan, Preity Zinta, Malaika Arora Khan, Rani Mukerji, Parineeti Chopra, Dia Mirza, Emraan Hashmi and Anil Kapoor. – IANS
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Akki-Tina not bonding with SRK-Gauri!

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:49 AM PDT



Contrary to reports Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle are not bonding with Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri! A recent story about Akshay and Twinkle watching Rowdy Rathore at Shah Rukh Khan's residence along wih his wife Gauri are not true.

Rowdy Rathore aka Akshay Kumar may be thrilled at the success of his film today but he's fuming at a recent report which alleged that he and his wife Twinkle had gone to Shah Rukh's home for a private screening of Rowdy Rathore. The report said that Akshay and wife Twinkle were special guests of SRK and Gauri and the two couples spent an evening bonding together watching the film. Some people even felt that this could be even be the start of a new friendship in B-town. But a source close to the couple insist that the story was, in fact, not true and had upset Akshay and his wife when they came to hear about it.

However a source close to Akshay refutes the story categorically. "When the story came out Akshay and Twinkle were shocked! Akshay even told his wife jokingly that he perhaps had forgotten when they went so could she remind me the exact day? She said she had no clue... Then they realised maybe Rowdy Rathore producer Shabina Khan who is a good friend of Gauri's had perhaps organised a screening specially for Gauri and SRK at Mannat. Shah Rukh and Gauri are known to have their own private trials with their family and close friends there often."

The source adds, "Though initially Akshay and Twinkle were a little upset as the story was completely untrue about their going to Mannat but later the couple had a good laugh about it and decided to ignore the matter.

While it is a known fact that Akshay and Shah Rukh recently bonded at an IPL match the fact remains that though Gauri and Twinkle are cordial towards each other they are not friends and right now at this stage it's a little difficult for them to suddenly bond also. Both being strong, intelligent women are known to also have strong likes and dislikes and their own group of friends who swear loyalty to them. Also while Twinkle is an established interior designer Gauri has just started out.

Triple cake for Sonakshi Sinha on her birthday!!

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:38 AM PDT


It rained Birthday cakes for beautiful Sonakshi Sinha as the lady turned 25 on June 2. Celebrations began with the cake cutting on the sets of 'Son Of Sardaar' with her co-stars Ajay Devgan and Tanisha.
Sonakshi Sinha tweeted: One more surprise on the sets of #SoS!! Thank u @ajaydevgn and @tanishaa003! What a birthday this has been… Makes me wonder, whats next in store before the day ends!!
Next, the lovely lady got a special cake from her 'Rowdy Rathore' co-star Akshay Kumar. Sonakshi tweeted about it saying: My Rowdiest co-star @akshaykumar, who claims I hit him – got me the yummiest cake!! Sharing it with you'll ;)
There was yet another birthday cake cutting in the evening in the presence of her father Shatrughan Sinha, mom Poonam Sinha and two brothers Luv and Kush. Sonakshi's last flick 'Rowdy Rathore' has been a rage at the box office and sure enough the team from the film including Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Prabhu Deva and designer Shabina Khan joined Sonakshi in the celebrations.
Twinkle Khanna looked gorgeous with a baby bump in a simple black dress. The baby is reportedly due in September. With Akshay Kumar's birthday on September 9 and Aarav's birthday too in September, if the baby comes in the world on time, the Kumar family will be having three birthdays in Septemer.
Check out an all beaming Sonakshi in her celebration mood!!

Ranbir Kapoor in legal clutches for smoking in public

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:31 AM PDT


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After Shahrukh Khan and Ajay Devgan, another Bollywood star to join the brigade of those facing a legal lash for smoking in public happens to be Ranbir Kapoor. Ranbir was captured by the camera while he was smoking on the sets of his film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in Udaipur and these clicks found a place in a local daily. Offended by these pics, the Udaipur resident Harish Vaishnav filed a complaint against him and now, Ranbir has reportedly been summoned by a local court in Udaipur on June 26 for smoking in a public place.
Ranbir's crime falls under the violation of Section 5 of the Rajasthan Prevention of Smoking Act, according to which if a person is found guilty of smoking in public places, he can be sentenced to a maximum imprisonment of six months or a fine of Rs. 200.

Sunny Leone’s lingerie for auction…… How many takers out there?

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:29 AM PDT


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To auction the wardrobe and lingerie worn by the cast of a film is a common one in Hollywood, but this is for the first time in Bollywood that the clothes worn by the stars will be auctioned for charity!! Talking about Pooja Bhatt's forthcoming 'Jism 2', one can easily guess about the prices they will fetch given the fact that the items will also include the lingerie worn by Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone.
The official Twitter page of Jism 2 posted a hot pic of Leone with the update which read: "Sunny Leone's lingerie along with other clothes of her and other actors up for auction for charity… any takers?" Any? We guess many!
As a response, a fan wrote: "this is a great way of promoting de movie as well as doing charity! U marketing guys truly rock, I'm learing a lot frm U."
The official Jism 2 page also added: "Sneak peek of the garments to be auctioned online for charity. Disrobing never got more noble"!
Well, for those who want to have a look at what the auction has to offer, we give you the pic posted on the official twitter page of 'Jism 2'!!

Madhuri Dixit unveils ‘Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi’

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:28 AM PDT


Bela Bhansali Sehgal is making her directorial debut with 'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi' with Farah Khan and Boman Irani in the lead. The movie is being co-produced by Eros International and Bhansali Productions and the film promises to be very different. The first look of the film was unveiled by none other than Madhuri Dixit herself who placed her confidence in the movie and said, "It is such a pleasure to be here today. My association with Sanjayji (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) goes back to 'Devdas'. I have interacted with Belaji too. It is such an unusual story. When you think of Shirin and Farhad, you think of a classic love story. But here they are two very cute characters and I think it will do really well. I wish it all the best."
"I want to wish Farah and Bomanji all the best. I had interacted with Farah during my film 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam". She was the choreographer. She is fun to work with and I really love her work," she added.
Bhansali thanked the dancing diva for her time and commitment and said: "I want to thank Madhuri for being here. It is a very special gesture. It is very difficult to make Madhuri Dixit to say yes. I know because I have gone through it. It is a very special moment for me."

Check out Veena Malik’s red hot Salsa moves for ‘Stay On’

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:25 AM PDT


Veena Malik gets red hot and sensuous for the latest ad of 'Stay On'. She has shown some steamy salsa moves with a co-dancer in the new ad for the aphrodisiac product of 'Stay On'.
Her moves in the ad have been choreographed by Longinus Fernandes. Fernandes has the choreography of "Jai Ho" for Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire and "Pappu Can't Dance Saala" for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na to his credit. The choreographer is all praises for Veena and goes on to say that she is crazy about dancing.
"Dancing is my passion and salsa is a new thing for me. I am quite nervous and excited about this project. Salsa is like good music, it elevates the spirit and it's an exhilarating freedom," Veena said in a statement.
Veena has made an impressive start in Bollywood. She not only manages to grab headlines through her steamy romances, controversial statements and racy photo shoots but is also busy with quite a few projects, some of them being Mumbai 125 km, Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai, Zindagi 50-50, Rajani Ki Toh Lag Gayi, Supermodel and also the Kannada version of The Dirty Picture.
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I'm glad more people are wearing sari: Vidya Balan

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:41 AM PDT




Has 'The Dirty Picture' actress inspired women to take up the Indian traditional wear?

Vidya Balan is basking under the glory of her films and is enjoying every bit of it. The actress was recently chosen as the brand ambassador of The Melbourne Film Festival and more recently was felicitated by Namaste America, an Indo-American Association for Art and Culture.

There is still some time before she starts her next film Ghanchakkar. "It will be my first comedy film and so I'm very nervous about it", says Vidya. However for the uninitiated, Vidya Balan had started her acting career with a comedy show Hum Paanch that turned out to be a big hit. Ghanchakkar reunites Vidya Balan with her Dirty Picture costar Emraan Hashmi. "Ghanchakkar will release next year since we haven't started work on it yet. We are hoping to start shooting in August".

Meanwhile one thing that has almost become synonymous with Vidya Balan is sari. Ask her about her sari fascination and she says, "I love wearing the sari. I can sleep in a sari. I can live in a sari". Does she believe she has inspired women to take up the Indian traditional wear? "I don't know if I have inspired women but I'm glad more people are wearing sari", she smiles.

Tiger Shroff trains Aamir for Dhoom 3

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:26 AM PDT



 
Though the shy Tiger Shroff is reluctant to talk about it, fact is Aamir Khan has been taking the young wannabe debutant's help in re-building his physique for his part in Dhoom 3.

Says a source very close to the project, "Since Aamir plays a gym instructor in Dhoom 3 it isn't just a great physique that he needs to work on. He also needs to understand various physical-training technique in the gym. Aditya Chopra and Aamir discussed the role. They both came to the conclusion that the character needs to look convincing in body and technique. Aamir needed a particular kind of physique to look convincing as a physical trainer. He also needed to learn the art and technique of physical training in the gym. This is where Aamir without hesitation sought the help of Tiger."

Tiger and Aamir have been bonding for two years now. In fact Aamir has told Tiger's father Jackie Shroff that he is keen on producing the boy's launch film.

When Aamir asked for Tiger's help in getting familiar with gym protocol, Tiger was initially very embarrassed. But soon he agreed. The superstar and the star-son have so far had one long training session. More are to follow as soon Aamir gets some breathing space from his television show.

Says Tiger with self-effacing candour, "Yes, he was kind enough to invite me for a workout with him. But what could I possibly offer Aamir Sir?"

When pressed further for details on the first of their proposed workout sessions Tiger revealed, "We did some functional and core-related workouts. They were basically exercises that engage and recruit your abdominal muscles."

Tiger also adds that Aamir has a trainer over from the US. "Aamir Sir has a trainer that's come down from the States to get him to look a particular way for his role Dhoom 3. As for me I'm just happy to be called whenever he asks me."

Soha Ali Khan on FHM June 2012: It’ll send Saif into Orbit!!

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:16 AM PDT


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Soha Ali Khan is busy these days with the shooting of Tigmanshu Dhulia's upcoming 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 2' in Devgarh Baria, near Vadodara in Gujarat. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Pravesh Rana and Deepraj Rana alongside Soha. Raj Babbar, who played Kareena Kapoor's father last year in 'Bodyguard' will play Soha's father this time.
On her personal front, Soha Ali Khan may tie up knots with her long-time beau and actor, Kunal Khemu, this year. The couple looked very much in love and happy together at Karan Johar's 40th birthday bash.
Meanwhile, you check out Soha Ali Khan in her sport look for FHM June 2012 issue. We bet, Soha never looked sportier or fitter than this before!!
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