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 BOLLYWOOD

CHALO ZARASA MASTI HO JAYE

"Part of the success of 'Slumdog' lies in that fact that Hollywood must have realized that Bollywood is one filim industry that has survived all crises."

......Randy Roberts (Pop culture Historian)

3 Idiots 

3 Idiots fell shot of the legendry Aamir Khan's 8 packs by two awards, but director and co-writer Raju Hirani's memorable words while accepting the best director award can easily add up the two: "Dreams are not what you see when you are asleep dreams are what don't let you sleep."

Facts you should know

Actor Rajendra Kumar had turned down to act in a film opposite actress Mumtaz because he didn’t like her nose.

Danny Denzonpa was the original choice for Gabbar’s role in Sholay. But Danny opted out.

When Rajesh Khanna was reigning superstar, a textbook prescribed by Bombay University contained an essay titled The Charisma of Rajesh Khanna.

The Royal Albert Hall, London has recorded the graph of Lata Mangeshkar’s voice with the help of a computer which is by far the most perfect in the world.

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Aishwariya Rai's marriage plans have worried her ardent fans the world over.

Model Deepika Padukone is making an entry into Bollywood in a film with Sharuk Khan

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Tit bits 

Director Vishal Bhardwaj to shoot AIDS film with Hollywood cinematographer Guillermo Navarro (of Stuart Little & Spy Kids Farm).

The famous Aussie girl band will up the eye candy quotient in Sajid Khan's 'Heyy Baby'.

Director Aishwarya Rai and Shilpa Shetty are on Bill Bannerman's wish list as the protagonist for his film, 'Unveiled.

Marriages made in heaven or on TV

Will she? Won't she? Rakhi Sawant moved from being an outspoken item girl to a coy bride, and now the question whether she will actually get married through her televised 'swayamvar' has middle class India in a thrall. 

Good movies need emotional director – David Dhawan

Bollywood's most successful comedy makers directors, David Dhawan, says a filmmaker has to be emotional to make a good movie. He also admits to getting stressed even now before the release of each of his films. 

Knock, Knock

Big Pictures and Vashu Bhagnani's Puja Films will tease the audience with David Dhawan's 'Do Knot Disturb'...Fun Lies Behind Closed Doors, during the release of Love Aaj kal,. A laugh riot, it will otherwise release on September 25, worldwide. 

Eating joint

Neha Dhupia wants to start an eating joint. A friend of Neha said, "The very thought of people eating makes her very happy. Neha's always been a good host. She likes people coming over to her house for meals. What's more, she loves feeding them. She feels that starting a restaurant will be ideal." Well, she certainly looks good enough to eat. 

Wednesday again

Unlike what would be expected, he isn't still basking in old glory. Neeraj Pandey is back at work, considering a prequel to A Wednesday, which swept a slew of honours at the various movie award functions earlier this year. The filmmaker was not, in fact, the one to come up with the idea.

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DID YOU KNOW

Erstwhile actress Waheeda Rahman made her debut in the Telugu film Rojulu Marayi in the early fifties.

Singer and actress Salma Agha is the cousin sister of Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor.

Raj Kapoor abstained from alcohol and non-vegetarian food prior to the release of Satyam Shivam Sundaram, starring Zeenat Aman and Shashi Kapoor.

The first Indian film in English was made in 1932. It was 'Noor Jahan' directed by Ezra Mir and was a remake of his Hindi version of the same film.

Hrithik Roshan used to stammer while speaking during his childhood days.

That in India, Ben Kingsley is better known as Krishna Bhanji.

That Gulzar sang the song 'Tujshe naaraz nahin zindagi hairaan hoon main' for Shabana Azmi in Shekar Kapur's 'Masoom'.

That Balraj Sahani was jailed for six months by the government as part of the campaign against communists in the early 50s.

That music director R.D. Burman actually played the mouth organ for Jai (Amitabh Bachahan) in Sholay.

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FILMI QUOTE

" Lakshya is the toughest film of my career..."..........Preity Zinta

"Roles without substance do not attract me"........Rinkie Khanna

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FILMI TALK 

The flamboyant Khan - Janbaaz Feroz Khan produced the following films: Mela- 1971, Apradh- 1972, Dharmatma- 1975, Kala sona- 1975, Qurbani- 1980, Janbaaz- 1986, Dayavan-1988, Welcome- 2007.

Sajid teams up with Sajid -- One is an acclaimed filmmaker, while the other, an acclaimed commedian-cum-host and together, they are out to tickle our funny bones. We are talking about filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala and popular TV host Sajid Khan. Being best friends, both of the are now coming together to make a film. And no prizes for guessing what the film will be all about. Comedy, what else. 

Filmmaker David Dhawan, known for his comedies, has already started working on his next film titled 'Partner'. And though the film boasts of an impressive star cast -- Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta, the one person that David is most glad about getting back on board is actor Vindu Dara Singh, whom the filmmaker considers to be his lucky charm these days.

Rajkumar Santoshi will launch hisjoint venture with Sami Siddiqui on April 9. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Tusshar Kapoor, Fardeen Khan and Nana Patekar.

Percept Profile has registered the title Shivaji, but the film will not be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. His film on the Maratha King with Smitha Thackeray has been shelved.

Malaysians are crazy about Shahrukh Khan. The country doesn't allow film shoots on its airport, especially at nights. Samar Khan's Kuch Meeta Ho Jaaye, which features SRK in a cameo, is the only exception to the rule.

Newcomer Shirya Saran last seen in Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum, is now awaiting the release of Anupam Sinha's Shukriya. This effervescent actress has also featured in a couple of music videos and commercials.

Pakistani actress Meera asked the government for protection after receiving death threats for reportedly filiming a kiss in a Bollywood movie. Meera said she had been targeted by 'extremist elements' and added that she had done nothing to be ashamed of in the film.

Manisha Koirala and music composer Sandeep Chowta have become great pals. The composer-turned-director is so impressed with Koirala, that he has decided to compose the background score of Manisha’s home production for less money. Chowta and Koirala even go partying these days. They are not seeing each other or anything but are just friends. Chowta will be directing friend Nagarjuna and Tabu in his film for iDream Production.

Amitabh Bachchan is like an over enthusiastic newcomer on the sets. Even at 60 you can find the superstar of the millennium humming songs either from his films or some old films. Just the other day on the sets of Khakee, when Ajay Devgan was celebrating his best actor award by cutting a cake, Bachchan came out of his van to be part of the celebrating and even cheered Devgan.

Rabir Kapoor is in no hurry to face the camera. He wants to learn the technical side of filmmaking before giving his first shot in front of the camera. The charming son of Rishi Kapoor has joined Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an assistant and will be helping him in his next two films, namely, Black and Bajirao Mastani. This does not mean that Ranbir is not interested in acting but the young Kapoor feels there is still some time before he makes his debut as an actor.

Leena Chandravarkar is making a comeback to films. The reason is definitely monetary. The former actress, who quit industry after her marriage, is now meeting up producers for a role. She even met up with Rajkymar Santoshi for his Abhishek Bachchan starrer and showed keen interest to be a part of the project. She has even approached Indra Kumar, brother of her close friend Aruna Irani, for a role in Khujli. Let’s see if her comeback makes any impact.

Katrina Kaif finally made her first public appearance with the Khan family at the launch party of Jo Bole Sonihal. This is surprising because till date she has claimed that she doesn’t know Salman, though the actor, in one of his interviews, said that he is friends with Katrina and that Bhansali wanted to cast her in Bajirao Mastani. One really wonders why she has to hide her friendshio when sallu has no problem with it.

Manisha Koirala has opted out of Pritish Nandy Communications Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Although the director of the film has not been finalized. Nandy has spoken to star like Salman and Kreena Kapoor who have shown interest in being cast in the film. In all likelihood Madhuri will essay Meena Kumari role in the film. Nandy intends to dub the film in Bengali also. Manisha and Salman Khan have previously worked together in Khamoshi but apparently the two didn’t share very good vibes.

Is all not okay between Vivek and father Suresh Oberoi? It does look like the father who is supposed to be the spokesperson for Vivek doesn’t know half the thing his son is doing these days. Although Oberoi Sr denied that Vivek has any plans of turning producer, one has learnt that the actor approached Rajkumar Santoshi to direct a film. Apparently Vivek is still keen on acting in The Invaders while the father has given away the dates to Indra Kumar for his film Khujli.

Much is bring written about how the story of Salman Khan’s next release Tere Naam is similar to that of his real life love story. But Sanjay Kapoor, the original choice for the role, denies this. One joke doing the rounds of the industry is that since Salman Khan’s hairstyles in the film is much like that of Abdul Kalam President of India, Tere Naam could well vie for a tax-free certificate.

It is now going to be Dimple Kapadia vs Manisha Koirala. Both the actresses are playing the same character in two different films based on the same subject. Both are thrillers and inspired by Nicole Kidman’s the other. Dimple’s film is being directed by K.Ravishankar and Manisha’s film is being directed by newcomer Harry Fernandes. Manisha apparently has finished shooting for the talkie portion of the film in one and a half months, only the songs remain to be shot.

Ayesha Takia is the next new thing to hit Bollywood, she might have lost an opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan in Main Hoon Naa, but we learn that this Abhi Nahin Abhi Karo Intezaar girl (she did the remix album of this song) has already signed Abbas-Mastan’s next film being producer by Gorwardhan Thanwani. Also, Ayesha has often been spotted with Manisha Koirala’s brother Siddharth.

Strange are our film industry wallahs. While poor Salman is busy drowning himself in grief, his producers are busy cashing in on him. The Tere Naam guys have started promotion the film as if it is Salman Khan’s autobiography. Wonder how much of it is going to be true. Agreed that Salman did shave off his head to be with his lady love Aishwarya, which eventually didin’t happen, but he landed himself in the role of Sethu in Tere Naam. But one does not really think it is the right way to promote a film. And God forbid, let’s hope he does not land up in an asylum like he does in the movie!

Call it coincidence or whatever, like his father, Abhishek Bachchan has finally found appreciation from critics, and public in general, for his performance in Sooraj Barjatya’s Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. It may be recalled here that Amitabh Bachchan too found acceptance as an actor from Zanjeer. Unlike his father, Abhishek Bachchan has a long way to go before he’s accepted as a star. He has about seven releases this year. Let’s see if that happens this year!

Barbara Bradford’s case against Karishma has scared a lot of aour Hindi filmmakers. There were planning to make a copy of Bruce Almighty with some big stars. But after they saw what happened to Sahara guys no one wants to take the risk again. Besides, even the Hollywood films are now reseasing in India a couple of weeks after they are screened in the US, which has become all the more scary now! But a director like Guddu Dhanoa should be sued for ruining a script like Entity, which was a scary movie… here too he has turned it in to a comic film.

Will Amitabh Bachchan be a part of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Move 5? When Chopra conceived the movie he wanted Bachchan Sr to be a part of it, but now since the latter has committed to so many movies that it doesn’t seem he will find time for Chopra. The film will be co-produced by Outlaw Productions which made films like Training Day and Sex, Lies and Videotape. The casting of the film hasn’t been finalized as yet… only once the list is out shall we know if Mr. Bachchan is taking the role. Chopra hasn’t really got the chance of working with SRK and Bachchan although he always starts off his projects taking these two actors into consideration.

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TEN FILLUM TRACKS

1. Hum Tum.................................................6. Yuva

2. Lakshya...................................................7. Mujshe Shaadi Karogi..

3. Main Hoon Na..........................................8. Tere Naam

4. Murder.....................................................9. Masti

5. Kal Ho Na Ho..........................................10. Asambhav

(Courtesy : Music World)

NOSTALGIA

Sohrab Modi………..Little-Known Facts

The wizard of historical films (remember ‘Pukar’, ‘Sikandar-e-Azam’, ‘Prithvi Vallabh, ?) Was, frankly speaking, shattered after the disastrous failure of his magnum opus ‘Jhansi Ki Rani,. Nevertheless, he did not lose heart and went on to plan yet another historical, this one on the life and times of Ashoka the Great.

After finalising the script, he arranged a meeting with all his financial friends to discuss the project. Just as he finished briefing them about it, one of the guys asked: “Modi Sahab, who will play the little role of Ashoka?

He was stunned. Because nobody had ever before questioned him about the casting in his films. They would only ask whether or not he would be directing the movie and, the moment he nodded his head, they would give him the money.

The shock question made him realise that these people had lost faith in him as a film-maker. That was why they wanted to know who would be playing the pivotal role. The realization that his reputation as a film-maker was being questioned shook him up.

In his own words, “I was terribly upset and immediately scrapped the project. After this, I pledged, I will never make a movie again.” And he never did!  

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 Doodh Me Dhule Hue Mukesh

Mukesh……A Soulful singer.

Mukesh Chand, as Raj Kapoor always affectionately called him was a 'Dilli ka Kayasth'. Raj Kapoor came up with the one-liner 'doodh mein dhula hua Mukesh'. Soon the entire film industry began referring to him by this name. Did you know that Mukesh harboured a deep desire to become not a singer, but an actor ? That he eloped with his wife Saral in pucca filmi style ? Saral belonged to a wealthy, conservative and traditional Gujarati family. And that he was literally dragged out of a bar by music director Anil Biswas to sing 'dil jalta hai to jalne de', a track that became immortal in Indian film music history ? In 1959 'Anari' proved to be a major landmark in his career. Mukesh was nominated for the best singer award, which he won. Always described by Raj Kapoor as 'my soul'. Mukesh recorded his last song for Satyam Shivam Sundaram on July 26, 1976, just a day before he left for America to join Lata Mangeshkar's USA and Canada concert tour. Mukesh never returned to India. He passed away in Michigan in the United States of America on 27 August 1976. Though his son, Nitin Mukesh sounds like him, he has not been able to achieve what Mukesh did in his life-time.

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Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna…

Kishore Kumar……A man of various facets.

It’s been sixteen years when on that  dreadful evening of Tuesday the 13^th October 1987 around 5.20 p.m. Kishore Kumar the vocal acrobat who had livened Hindi film music breath his last. He was an unconventional personality. A unique inimitable character, who was virtually a ‘one man industry’. From a singer to an actor, director, producer, music director, story writer, lyric writer, editor and distributor as well! All rolled into one. He was infact the only second person to handle so many departments of film making after the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’ Shri Dada Saheb Phalke. Born on 4, August 1929 in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh , Kishore Kumar’s only ambition in life was to become the greatest singer of India. Hence day in and day out he used to sing songs of his idol, the famous K.L. Saigal and dream of becoming the top singer.

After completing his education, Kishore Kumar ran to Bombay where his elder brother Ashok Kumar was then a superstar and wangled him an introduction  to K.L. Saigal, whom he idolized. However, destiny had something else in store for him. Hence he neither got  the chance to meet K.L. Saigal nor he got the break as a singer. Instead he was put in front of the camera. Left with no option he accepted the offer.

His first movie as an actor was Bombay talkies ‘Muqaddar’ in which he had a minor role. In the following year in 1953 he was cast as hero in “Andolan’ directed by Phani Majumdar. But his rare break came when he starred in A.V. M’s “Ladki” opposite big stars like Vyjantimala and Bharat Bhusha. In 1954 he established himself as a star with movies like ‘Adhikar’ ‘Lizam’ ‘Naukri’ becoming big hits.

In fact during the period of 55’and 56’ he was the most sought after actor, movies like ‘Delhi Ka Thug’, ‘New Delhi’, Shararar’, ‘Aasha’ Bhai-Bhai etc. celebrated jubilees. During this period he acted with almost all the leading actresses of that time from Meena Kumari (Shararat); Nimmi (Char Paise); Madhubala (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi); Nutan (Delhi Ka Thug); Vyjantimala (New Delhi); Anita Guha (Chacha Zindabad); Shashikala (Krorepathi) etc…

It was during this period that he went into production also with ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’. The movie was a run away hit and remains as the best comedies in the annals of Indian cinema. After the success of this movie Kishore Kumar tried few more movies like ‘Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein’’, ‘Door Ka Rahi’ etc. but they failed miserably. Also on the other hand his acting career got a set back with movies like ‘Half-Ticket; ‘Mem Saheb’; ‘Dal Mein Kala; ‘Albela Mastana’; ‘Duniya Nachege’ ‘Shreeman Fantosh, etc. failing at the box office.

While his acting career was slowing fading his singing career seemed to be slowing beginning. And the credit for this goes to actor, Dev Anand who gave him a break in ‘Munimji’ to sing ‘Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Rahi’. The song became a run-away hit. Following this came ‘Nau Do Gyara’ in which Kishore Kumar sang all the songs for Dev Anand – Remember ‘Mana Janab Ne Pukara Nahi’ and ‘Chod Do Aanchal Zamana Kya Kahega… Soon Kishore Kumar become famous as an ideal singer for Dev Anand just as Mukesh was for Raj Kapoor and Mohd. Rafi for Dilip Kumar.

Though it’s true that Khemchand Prakash first gave the break to Kishore Kumar as a singer but it was music director S.D. Burman’s music in ‘Aaradhana’. Kishore Kumar won his first ‘Filmfare Award’ as best singer for the song ‘Meri Sapno Ki Rani’ and became a phenomena. Further movies like ‘Kati Patang’ , ‘Julie’, ‘Amar Prem’, ‘Tere Mere Sapne’, ‘Kora Kagaz’  established him as a singer par excellence. Actors who avoided him also took him as their play back singer. For instance even Dilip Kumar who insisted on having only Mohd. Rafi’s voice, took his voice in ‘Sagina’.

Kishore Kumar was gifted with a rich voice that could cover a fairly wide range. He could put into  each song that extra bit which made all the difference and accounted for the great liveliness that enabled him to win a maximum of seven Filmfare Awards for movie like ‘Aradhana’ (69); (80); ‘Namak Halal’ (82); ‘Sharabi’ (84); and ‘Sagar’ (85).

Towards his end Kishore Kumar had expressed his desire to quit films and settle down in his native Khandwa but instead he quit the world. With the sad demise of entertainer par excellence, Kishore Kumar, the Hindi film industry lost it’s limb. The hundreds of songs which he has immortalized by his melodious voice ensures that he stays in our ears and more importantly in our hearts.

To conclude remember Kishore Kumar’s last request;

“Chalte Chalte

Mere Heh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Kabhie  Alvida Na Kehna

Kabhie Alvida  Na Kehna”

So shall it be, Kishoreda.

Courtesy: Screen  

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FILMI MASALA

Ek Khat Aapke Naam...........

Dear My Sapno Ki Rani,

KYA KEHNA the first time I saw you, I asked my self HUM APKE HAI

KAUN,feeling that KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI so I decided to forward you a PUKAR

From DIL SE. I thought that by the way HUM TO MOHABBAT KAREGA...so with my DIL TO PAGAL HAI, I dream to be your HERO No.1 and I'll make you my BIWI No.1. You might  think that I am fooling you as BADAL but remember JHOOT BOLE KAWA KATE.  Please JANAM SAMJA KARO that PYAAR KOHI KHEL NAHIN and I admit that DIL DE CHUKE SANAM. I trust AAP MERE HAI SANAM. I believe that HUM APKE DIL MEIN  REHTE HAIN for HAMESHA. Remember JAB PYAR KISSI SE HOTA HAI why not AA ABH LAUT CHALEIN and you can come SAAJAN KI BAHON MEI. There is SIRF TUM in my life. If you say YES BOSS, then I will become your JORU KA GULAM. Don't worry be happy, DHOLI SAJA KE RAKHNA because DILWALE DULHANIYA LE JAYENGE.

 KAHO NA PYAR HAI, MERE SANAM.

Yours Sincerely,

DEEWANA MASTANA.

(Here is the REPLY of the letter............................)

 Dear Deewana Mastana,

 Thank you for your love letter. However I feel HADH KUR DI AAPNE for

HUM  APKE HAI KAUN? DIL CHAHTA HAI, I should tell you I think you're a

JAANWAR  and a SHREE 420! I have to tell you I know your MOHABBATEIN are false. How dare you look at me you COOLIE No. 1! if you were here in front of me I'd hit you with my chappal so hard your head will spin with these YAADEIN. You  said KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI every time you think of me but I know you feel  HASEENA MAAN JAYEGEE to every girl you see. RAM JAANE what I'll do to you if  I catch you. If you have any KHAUF you will feel DARR from me. You're a  KUNWARA leading a RANGEELA lifestyle, with friends saying CHAL MERE BHAI  spending all your nights on the SADAK . I am sure the SHOLAY in your heart you say burn for me is nothing but indigestion from too much eating and  drinking. Describing yourself as BAADSHAH and HIMMATVAAR, you sound like  JUNGLI to me. You say you want to make me your BIWI No. 1 however I say you  lack INSANIYAAT! I cant believe you think I'll turn to you and say KAHO NA PYAR HAI! I'd much rather kiss a BICHOO than go near you! Any of AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY would be better suited to me than you. DILWALE

DULHANIYA LE JAYENGE you said but I say your DIL TO PAGAL HAI. Don't you realize that ANDAZ APNA APNA  and that their cant be no EK RISHTA between us. We are like a MOHRA in the game of life and its always KABHI KHUSHI KABHI GHUM. The open FIZA with its changing weather is testament to that so please leave it as AKELE HUM AKELE TUM. Besides I'm already engaged to a guy with ROTI KAPDA AUR MAKAAN.  He's no KHAL NAYAK like you. And he's my real HERO, my real JIVAN SAATHI.  And with him I really know YEAH RAASTE HAI PYAR KE and there can be no space in my ZINDAGI for anyone but him. You'll only end up causing an AFLATOON  because he's a MAJOR SAHAB in the Army working on the BORDER and he'll kill  you if he finds out so save yourself from becoming the foundations of a  DEEWAR and leave me alone.

 Yours Faithfully,

  GHAR WALI BHAHAR WAL

Courtesy: RITA RAO, ABU DHABI, U.A.E.  

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NEW RELEASES

# Bride and Prejudice

# Shukriya

# Wajahh - A reason to kill

# Collateral

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Rani Mukherjee

Her Birthday.................................21^st March
Her height....................................5’ 3”
Her weight...................................53 kgs.
Colour of her eyes.........................Black.
Her favourite actor........................Amitabh Bachhan.
Her favourite actress.....................Rekha
Her favourite dress........................Sarees, Jeans & Trousers.
Her favourite pass time..................dancing and playing cricket
Her favourite  food........................Dal, rice and pickle.
Her favourite season.....................Rainy season.
Her favourite singer.......................Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik.
Her favourite films........................Raja Ke Aayegi Baraat.
Her first hit film........................... Ghulam
Her favourite tourist spot...............London
She likes to.................................eat and eat
Her address...........................11/1, Janki Kutir, Juhu,
                                         Mumbai – 400 049

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Anil Kapoor.

• He was born on 24th December...

• His Height is 5'.11".

• His average weight 75 kgs.

• His favorite Bollywood actors -- Balraj Sahani, Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Reheman & Madhuri Dixit.

• His Favorite Hollywood actors -- Merlyn Streep, Julia Roberts & Kevin Costner

• His Favorite Films --
  Mughal-e-Azam & Lamhe

• His Favorite Directors --
  Subash Ghai, Hrishikesh Mukerjee, Bimal Roy, Rajkumar Santoshi, & Yash Chopra.

• His Favorite Dress --
  Black & Blue Jeans, Colourful shirts & Cotton T-Shirts.

• His Favorite Food--
  Butter Bread & South Indian Food.

• His Favorite Picnic Spot --
  Place where one can spend with fun.

• He is Happy --
  when his work is done properly.

• He Hates --
  People who don't help the poor.

• His Ambition --
  To be remembered as a good actor.

• His Message --
  Always do good so that others learn from you.

• His Address --
  Shrungar Presidency
  Gulmohar, Cross Road No. - 7,
  J.V.P.D Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai-49.

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Script Banks in Bollywood

UTV

Script in the vault - 150-200.

Send your idea to www.utvnet.com

I-Dreams

Script in the vault - 600-700.

Send your idea to www.idreamproduction.com 

Kaleidoscope

Script in the vault - 50-60.

Send your idea to www.kaleidoscope.com

NFDC

Send your idea to www.nfdcindia.com 

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Star Profile

SHABANA AZMI

Shabana Azmi was launched into films after a training in acting from the FTII. Her regular presence in new wave films like Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Genesis, Ek Din Achanak, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai, Sparsh, Arth and Godmother has made her the most prominent star spawned by the new Indian cinema. Her other face is that of a courageous political activist and a Rajya Sabha member.

VASUNDHARA DAS

She was the lead in Monsoon Wedding and has the pop album Meri Jaan to her credit. Vasundhara Das is now balancing a career in playback singing and films. And naturally, Vasundhara claims that her most memorable moment has been her first live performance.

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Spot the difference  ……

Film Remakes

Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai ... ... My Best Friend’s Wedding

Mujhse Dosti Karoge ... ...You’ve Got Mail

Hum Kisise Kum Nahin ... ... Analyze This

Humraaz ... ... The Perfect Murder

Raaz ... ...  What Lies Beneath

Pitaah ... ...  A Time To Kill

Awara Pagal Deewana ... ...  Whole Nine Yards

Ek Chhotisi Love Story ... ... A short Film about Love

Kaante ... ...  Reservior Dogs

Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai (to be releases) ... ... American Pie

Shakti ... ... Not without My Daughter

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Television Shows

Movers and Shakers/SimplyShekhar ... ... Jay Leno Show

Bachke Rehna Zara Sambhal Ke ... ...  Russian Roulette

Bol Baby Bol ... ... Small Talk

Kisme Kitna Hai Dum  ... ... Night Fever

Khulja Sim Sim ... ... Lets Make a Deal

Kamzor Kadi Kaun ... ... The Weakest Link

Kaun Banega Crorepati ... ...  Who Wants to be A Millionaire

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Music Remix

Dil Vil PyaarVyar/Jhankar Beats ... ... RD Burman

Totally Folked Out ... ...  Rafi and Manna Dey

The Grand Daddy Remix ... ... Kishore Kumar

Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan ... ... Amitabh Bachchan hits

EK Haseena Thi ... ... Hindi songs

Garage Remix ... ...  Film remix

Jalsa ... ... Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remixed  

Aishwarya Rai is rumoured to be locking lips with Vivek Oberoi in Kyun Ho Gaya Na. She is also said to have similar scenes with Martin Henderson in Gurinder Chadha's Bride and Prejudice.

Aamir Khan too had the chance of smooching Karisma Kapoor and Juhi Chawla in Raja Hindustani and Ishq respectively.

Naseeruddin Shah shocked everyone when he kissed Tara Deshpande in Bombay Boys.

Rahul Bose and Laila Rouass' passionate smooch in Dev Benegal's Split Wide Open created equal furore.

John Abraham has kissed Bipasha Basu and Udita Goswami in Jism and Paap respectively.

The longest kissing scene till date has been picturised for the silent film Karma (1926). It was between Himanshu Rai and Devika Rani. It lasted about four minutes on screen.

The quintessential khadoos saas of Hindi cinema, Lalita Pawar had a kissing scene in Pati Bhakti (1922)

Dilip Kumar and Madhubala 

Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's romantic liaison provides a backdrop for a tragic love story. Their romance began on the sets of 'Mughal-e-azam', but never got a chance to culminate into marriage. The actress' father, a conservative Pathan, opposed their love as he thought it would cut off all the privileges her family enjoyed from Madhubala's huge paycheck.

Dev Anand and Suraiya

This is another love story that ended as dramatically as it began. They met on the sets of 'Vidya' and sparks flew. In exemplary dare-devilry, Anand saved Suraiya from drowing. In a scene straight out of a flick, Suraiya thanked Anand saying, "If it was not for you, I would not have been alive today." To this, Anand replied, "Would I have lived after seeing you die?". Interestingly, Anand loved the sobriquet "India's Gregory Peck" because the Hollywood actor was Suraiya's favourite. On the sets of 'Jeet', Anand gifted his ladylove a diamond ring which was thrown into the Arabian sea by Suraiya's grandmother.

Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman

Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman's romance was low profile but, undoubtedly, legendery. Dutt was always smitten by Waheeda's glowing beauty and good looks. But songstress wife Geeta Dutt was the proverbial kabab mein haddi. So angry was Geeta Dutt with her hubby film maker that she refused to sing for Waheeda in 'Sahib Biwi aur Gulam'. The love story had a tragic end when Guru Dutt committed suicide.

Raj Kapoor and Nargis

Raj Kapoor was a popular hero and a happily married man when he fell in love with Nargis, who later married Sunil Dutt. They starred together in many RK films. They were the most sought after pair, cine-goers of the time loved to watch. The tension it caused in the Raj Kapoor family brought to an end another love story. Raj Kapoor was also linked to Vijayantimala. That is another love story.

Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha

This is among the most discussed about off-screen liaisons. Yash Chopra's 'Silsila' came too close to Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha-Jaya Bhaduri's own personal love triangle. Most of the time, the duo met regularly at a secluded bunglow, which belonged to Rekha's friend. Their affair was low key until Bachchan roughed up a guy who tried to misbehave with his ladylove on the sets of 'Ganga ki Saugandh'. Till today, Rekha hasn't confessed her love to Bachchan in public, neither has the superstar spoken about the fling.

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