Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 28th October 2013

HOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Rihanna poses naked with snakes for magazine cover

Los Angeles: R&B singer Rihanna has gone topless for the cover of British GQ 25th Anniversary Issue.

The photo, which was shot by Mariano Vivanco, shows the singer covering her chest with her forearms and small snakes with various colors cover her hair, while a big snake is around Rihanna`s neck, reported Ace Showbiz.

The `Diamonds` hitmaker also shared the photo on her Instagram.
Another picture on the photo-sharing website shows her posing seductively, biting a finger with a snake is on her head.

The 25-year-old singer is currently on her Diamonds tour. The magazine is out on October 31.

Miley Cyrus' modesty surprised TV crew

Los Angeles: Singer Miley Cyrus impressed one and all with her down to earth nature when she appeared on the `Saturday Night Live` show.

Cyrus, who has been in the news for twerking on stage, posing naked in her video, was expected to be full of attitude, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Everyone expected Miley to show up with major attitude - but were stunned when she turned out to be a major sweetheart," said a source.

"She went out of her way to be kind to everyone - just plain old nice - posing for pictures backstage and signing autographs for the crew," the source added.
Cyrus appeared on "Saturday Night Live" earlier this month.

Spice Girls stay connected: Mel B

London: Singer Melanie Brown says that even though her band Spice Girls has disbanded, all the members are very well connected with each other.

Apart from Brown, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm were part for the band, which performed for the last time at the closing ceremony of 2012 Olympics here.
"We`re all really good friends and supportive of what each other does," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Brown as saying.
"Emma`s got a great radio show in the UK, Mel C just released another single, Victoria`s got an amazing fashion line and Geri`s in Australia doing `Australia`s Got Talent`, so we`re all over the place, but very connected still," she added.

Eva Mendes cheating on Ryan Gosling?

London: Actress Eva Mendes has reportedly been cheating on her boyfriend Ryan Gosling with filmmaker George Augusto.

The actress is allegedly not ready to fulfill Gosling`s dreams of marriage and having kids at this point of time, reported Showbiz spy.

"Eva has been arranging trysts with George Augusto, the Peruvian filmmaker she dated from 2002 to 2010 and who is also her business partner in the Vida homewares line.


"Ryan`s friends know he is ready to settle down, 100 per cent... Eva loves Ryan, but she`s very nontraditional when it comes to what she wants. She`s phobic about commitment. That`s the root of the problem," a source said.

From Taylor Swift To Childish Gambino: 5 Tracks You Need To Hear This Week

From an unlikely but inspired superstar collaboration to a tribute to a talent show winner, here's a look at five of the best new tracks to have been unveiled over the past seven days.

Taylor Swift – "Sweeter Than Fiction"
America's sweetheart confesses her unlikely admiration for Britain's Got Talent's winner Paul Potts on a peppy '80s-tinged slice of bubblegum pop co-written with fun.'s Jack Antanoff specifically for the opera sensation's equally unlikely big-screen biopic.



Lady Gaga feat. R. Kelly – "Do What U Want"
Just when the whole ARTPOP campaign appeared to be on the verge of disaster, Gaga pulls this instantly addictive synth-led R&B riposte to the press out of the bag to prove that when she's on form, there are few better superstars out there.



Chromeo – "Sexy Socialite"
An utterly ridiculous but highly enjoyable Prince-esque jam, the second single from their fourth album White Women only re-affirms Chromeo's status as electro-funk's most endearing goofballs.



Dido – "NYC"
The hits may have dried up but as with last year's return-to-form, Girl Who Got Away, Dido once again shows she's far from a spent force with a shimmering electro number worthy of sitting alongside the likes of "Here With Me" and "White Flag" on her forthcoming Greatest Hits.



Childish Gambino - "3005"
Suggesting anything Drake can do, Childish Gambino can do just as well, the Community star does his best Drizzy impression on an engaging blend of futuristic synths, sparse funk beats and introspective but still typically witty lyrics.

Lady Gaga bares all for new single artwork

London: Lady Gaga has stripped naked for the artwork of her upcoming single `Venus`.

The three artwork covers that the 27-year-old singer posted on Twitter, shows her topless with a scorpion balanced on her head in one pic, in another she is seen standing naked with a kebab where her mouth would be, while the third shows a pic of a bat, Metro.co.uk reported.
The covers for her latest ARTPOP single are the results of collaboration with designer Steven Klein, who had earlier worked with Gaga on the visuals for Alejandro.
The `Poker Face` hitmaker is expected to perform Venus for the first time on `The X Factor`.

Jennifer Lawrence got sick, halted shoot

Los Angeles: Actress Jennifer Lawrence reportedly had to halt the shooting of her movie when she fell nauseous.

The 23-year-old was shooting for upcoming movie `The Hunger Games: Mockingjay` with co-star Liam Hemsworth when it happened. She was shooting for a special effects pool, where she was being hit by simulated strong waves, and the motion made her feel sick, reports contactmusic.com.

"Suddenly shouting that she was going to be sick, Jen ordered the special effects guys to stop rocking the boat," National Enquirer magazine quoted a source as saying.
The actress returned to her dressing room to recover and returned to shoot the scene shortly.

I'm pretty cool with my body: Daniel Radcliffe

London: `Harry Potter` star Daniel Radcliffe says he is getting comfortable with his body as he is growing older.

Radcliffe, 24, said he has become an obsessive gym-goer after doing `Horns`, reported Digital Spy.

"`I`m quite cool with my body, more so as I get older actually. When I did Kill Your Darlings, I was just skin and bone. I`m a lot stronger right now.
"I did this movie Horns last year and the director asked me to get to the gym. I did and now I`m an obsessive gym-goer," he said.
The actor will next be seen in new film `Kill Your Darlings`, where he has got some raunchy scenes.
"It`s definitely a lot easier on film than it is on stage. I`m not too fussed about the nudity stuff. If you take the job, you sign up for what you read in the script. You can`t then get to the set and suddenly have a freak out and say, `I can`t do this`."

Jack Sparrow Hawks Nail Polish: Weirdest Movie Make-Up Tie-Ins

A nail polish collection inspired by Burlesque, we understand. The glitz, the glam, our fleeting interest in the Christina Aguilera vehicle – all perfect for a Limited Edition run of shades. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, on the other hand? That's a stretch. Cosmetics companies and studios are teaming up more and more often to market tie-in collections. Some make sense, but even more are weirdly incompatible.

The Amazing Spider-Man Nail Polish 
In 2012, repeat movie tie-in offender O.P.I. released a collection of colors inspired by the Spidey reboot. A little incongruous, sure, but names like "My Boyfriend Scales Walls" and "Just Spotted the Lizard" make up for it.

Covergirl and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire In The Hunger Games, the dramatic make-up and clothing worn in the Capitol represent the detioration of society by materialism and the intense economic disparity in Panem. So, clearly, a make-up line celebrating that glamour (which, again, represents the status quo that Katniss and the District rebels are uniting to take down) totally works. (It doesn't work.) 

The Muppets Nail Polish When you want your laquered digits to conjure up images of felt-covered frogs, bears, and whatever Gonzo is, O.P.I. has the collection for you. On the other hand, The Muppets are just the best, so why not? 

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and NYX
A line inspired by a YA-lit film adaptation isn't too crazy, but unfortunately, NYX bet on the wrong horse. The movie bombed at the box office, wiping away hopes for a Twilight-style juggernaut franchise. Cute gloss though. 

Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides Nail Polish At this point, we wouldn't be surprised if Johnny Depp himself swept into the O.P.I. offices and mixed these colors himself. We'd say that pirates and make-up don't mix, but Captain Jack's expertly smudged eyeliner would beg to differ.

BOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Kareena Kapoor receives whopping amount for her dance gig?

New Delhi: One of the leading Bollywood heroines- Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has danced at successful dance numbers like- ‘Fevicol se’ and ‘Halkat Jawaani’ - has been paid an enormous amount for a TV dance performance.
According to a tabloid, the 33 year-old actress has recently raked in Rs 1.5 crore for dancing on a reality TV show `Arab`s Got Talent` in Lebanon. It is said that Kapoor was holidaying in Beirut, Lebanon, when she was made the offer for a dance performance.
“Bebo performed the opening act on the show and also attended the launch of a new channel the next day. She had also been promoting her upcoming film `Gori Tere Pyaar Mein` but managed to take some time off,” a source said.
Amidst the promotion of her upcoming film opposite Imran Khan, Kapoor was able to demand this enormous amount given her popularity in the Middle East.
“Kareena is immensely popular in the Arab countries. The organisers also went home happy as they received a great response from the audiences,” a source from the show revealed.
Well, this is what we call a win-win situation for both the parties.



Producer Shilpa Shetty excited for her gangster film

Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty is quite excited about her upcoming film `Dishkiyaaoon`, which is set in the backdrop of Mumbai underworld.

Shilpa has donned producer`s hat for the film, which stars Sunny Deol, Harman Baweja and debutante Ayesha Khanna.
"It is full-on masala entertainer. It is an interesting film on underworld, imagine Shilpa Shetty making a film on Mumbai underworld, it sounds bizarre. But I loved the script. It is the story of a guy who wants to make it as a gangster... the struggle of this one guy. It is an emotional story. It has beautiful songs," Shilpa said in an interview.
Many underworld films these days are inspired by real-life gangsters from Dawood Ibrahim to Manya Surve. But Shilpa is not willing to share who the protagonist of her film is based on.
"I can`t comment on that" was all she said.
The film is set to release on January 10 next year. Reportedly, Sunny Leone-starrer `Ragini MMS 2` is likely to release on the same day.
"We are not shifting the release date. I would be worried if an action film would have got released (simultaneously), ours is an action entertainer and `Ragini MMS 2` is a horror film and there is space for every film," she said.
There is a buzz about sequel to her hit film `Dhadkan`.
"Obviously I can`t do it. Ratan Jain (producer) is looking forward to do the film and I wish him all the best," she said.
Acting is not her priority now as she wants to be with
her son Viaan. "I would not work (act) for another one and half years as it is the most crucial time with my child. I don`t miss acting.... There is no time to miss it as there is so much happening in my life these days. I do few things on-screen for creative satisfaction," Shilpa said.
"I can`t be unfair to a film and I don`t want to be unfair to my filmmakers. I can`t live without my child.
"Every day he is saying something new, he is doing something crazy. Now he has got this obsession of beach. Every day is a new thing, new day and I don`t want to miss any single moment with him," she said.


Mandira Bedi needs a break!

Mumbai: Working in TV show, running her own line of saris, and looking after her two-year-old son - all this is taking a toll on Mandira Bedi and she confesses she is craving for a break before starting anything new.

"There is `24`, there is saris and there is my son. That`s all I can do right now. There are talks about new seasons of both the shows - `Indian Idol Junior` and `24`," the 41-year-old said here at the launch of her sari store.

"Right now, I just want to breathe because since March I have not rested, I have not slept, I have not had even a minute of me time. I need a little bit of a break before I take on anything else," she added.
Mandira is playing an Anti-Terrorist Unit officer in the TV show `24` produced by Anil Kapoor, who also plays the lead in the show.

Saif Ali Khan, Sajid Khan to team up second time for a comedy film

Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khan will be doing a multi-starrer comedy film with director Sajid Khan.

Saif Ali Khan and Sajid Khan are presently working on `Humshakals`, in which Saif is playing a triple role. The duo recently completed the first schedule of their first film together.

And now, they have decided to work on another film, the duo will work together again in a comedy film.
"After the release of `Humshakals` on June 20 next year, we will start work on my next film. It will be a multi-starrer comedy with Saif in the lead. It will be produced by UTV," Sajid said.
The film will be produced by Disney-UTV and it is likely to go on the floors at the end of next year. Apparently as of now only Saif and Sajid have been confirmed for the film.



Subhash Ghai set to direct Salman Khan, again

Mumbai: After the box office dud `Yuvvraaj`, Subhash Ghai is gearing up to team up with Salman Khan after five years and says he will direct the Bollywood superstar again in his next venture.
"We have committed for a film, but right now he is busy with some other projects. We will sit down together and talk about it soon. I will be directing Salman Khan in my next film," Ghai said.

The filmmaker, who has given the rights of his 1983 blockbuster `Hero` to Salman, says the 47-year-old is family for him.
The director of hits like `Karz`, `Saudagar` and `Khalnayak`, said: "Salman is a family to me. He said he would like to remake my film and I said go ahead. He said how much should I pay you and I told him, you just make the film. It`s very simple."
`Hero` is still remembered for it songs `Lambi judai` and `Nindya se jaagi bahaar`.
Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri played the lead roles in the original, while Aditya Pancholi`s son Sooraj and Suniel Shetty`s daughter Athiya are expected to feature in the remake.

Ranbir excited to work with Govinda in 'Jagga Jasoos' 

Mumbai: `Jagga Jasoos` will bring together 1990s hit star Govinda, known for his dance and comic timing, and current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor together on the screen as father-son and Ranbir is quite excited to see `Hero No. 1` as his on-screen dad.
Ranbir said: "I am very excited about the film because we all somewhere have been influenced by Govinda as an actor and dancer. For me, he playing my step-father is really an exciting opportunity for me."
"I hope with `Jagga Jasoos`, we can give him the right platform to his talent," added the 31-year-old.
`Jagga Jasoos` marks Ranbir`s foray into production, but the Kapoor scion doesn`t feel any pressure.
"I don`t have any pressure as a producer. I am working with Anurag Basu again and we have certain ideology about films. We are here to make a good and entertaining film," said the actor whose last film `Besharam` fell flat at the box office.
This will be Ranbir`s second film with Basu post the success of `Barfi!`, and he will team up with Katrina Kaif again in the film after `Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani`.


Superstars do not guarantee success: Rajkumar Yadav

Mumbai: Rajkumar Yadav, whose film `Shahid` on human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi recently hit screens, feels that having a superstar on board for promoting or presenting a movie does not necessarily guarantee success.

Much before the film released superstar Aamir Khan had seen the trailer of the film and decided to support the movie.
The actor-filmmaker had also posted the film trailer on his official Facebook page.
"Every film has its own destiny. We were happy when he (Aamir) supported our film. But I feel having a superstar doesn?t guarantee success. We have seen in the past films of superstar have not done well commercially.. So there is no guarantee. We are proud of the film," he told reporters.
The 29-year-old played the central character of Shahid in Hansal Mehta`s film which released on October 18 and was made at a budget of Rs 86 lakh and has approximately earned Rs 3.40 crore.
"We were confident while making the film. We are happy with the response that we are getting for `Shahid` and my hard work is appreciated. Even Shahid Azmi`s family have liked the film?it feels nice. Commercial success is definitely important for any actor but I would want both respect and commercial success of films," he added.
The actor agrees that the recently concluded Mumbai
Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) did hamper the business of `Shahid` as movie buffs were busy watching films at the festival here.
But he also seems optimistic as the film is still running in cinema houses and audiences can go and watch it.
Raj Kumar will be seen next opposite Kangana Ranaut in `Queen`, a comedy-drama directed by Vikas Bahl and `City Lights` by Ajay Bahl of `B A Pass` fame.
"In `Queen` Kangana and I play a couple who later have some problem in their relationship. It is a sweet, cute love story. I had great time working with her, she is nserior to me work wise but she never made me feel it. He made me feel comfortable and respects my work. She is talented and grounded and I think `Queen` is going to be her best film and performance," Raj Kumar said.
"`City Lights` is about a couple from a small town of Himachal Pradesh coming to Mumbai. I am looking forward to both the films," he added.


If I attempt a 'DDLJ', I'll fail: Tigmanshu Dhulia

New Delhi: Be it the ravines of Chambal Valley in `Paan Singh Tomar` or the murky lanes of Ghaziabad in `Shagird`, Tigmanshu Dhulia`s films have been rooted deeply in the interiors of India and he admits he doesn`t have a knack of making films like `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge` that require glamorous locations and pretty faces.

Having grown up in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, the filmmaker tries to incorporate his small-town experience in his cinematic presentation.
"I come from this kind of background and I know it well. To say that I will make a film like `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge`(DDLJ), I will fail at it," Dhulia said in an exclusive interview.
High on grit and determination, the director wasn`t deterred from his chosen path even when his earlier films like `Haasil`, `Charas` and `Shagird` didn`t do much at the box office.
Finally, recognition came his way.
First it was with the success of his crime saga `Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster` franchise and later he cemented it with Irrfan starrer `Paan Singh Tomar`, about the former national steeplechase champion-turned-bandit. It fetched him a National Award.
" `Paan Singh Tomar` was a game changer for me. Things are way easier for me now," admits Dhulia.
With the recognition came also opportunities of working in films with bigger budgets and a starry cast.
His forthcoming `Bullett Raja` is in that league - focussing on mafia based in Uttar Pradesh, the film starring Saif Ali Khan in the title role.
"When you know the budget of a film will be more than Rs.50 crore, then you require a star. This is economics...you need a star for these kinds of films," said Dhulia who is eagerly waiting for the release of `Bullett Raja` that has another star, Sonakshi Sinha, in the cast.
"When we were writing `Bullett Raja`, we knew what kind of scale we are looking at and what kind of budget the film will require," he added.
Many feel that the stars come with their specified image, but Dhulia argues that the trend is changing.
"Cinema is changing and stars are willing and ready to experiment with different images. They don`t just want to continue doing what they are doing. They are also ready to change and experiment with different characters," he said.
The filmmaker is aware that there is no secret to success in the industry.
Dhulia feels that franchises work well with the audience.
"I feel that franchises work. There is so much competition in the market that everyone is using it now. Hollywood is also functioning because of franchises. As long as your work is original, there is nothing wrong with it," he said.
Filmmaking is a tricky skill, he says.
"You have to strike a balance between your creative satisfaction and the producer`s satisfaction as well. `Bullett Raja` justifies both. The film is all about attitude...but the scenes and dialogues also have some weight as well," he said.

Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 7th October

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Jennifer Lawrence struggles with fame

London: Actress Jennifer Lawrence says she can relate to her ‘Hunger Games’ alter ego Katniss Everdeen because she understands how hard it can be getting recognised in public.

The 23-year-old actress was catapulted into the spotlight with her role as leading lady Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’.

In the film`s sequel ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’, Lawrence`s character fictional alter-ego also becomes famous in her hometown, reported Daily Mirror.

"There is the connection in that she doesn`t feel like she`s part of town anymore. Now everyone treats her like a celebrity.

"Whereas she still feels like she`s part of them. I get that a lot. I`ll go and get a coffee where I always get coffee and all of a sudden there`s this weird mood, and I`m like `Come on, I still get coffee here, just say hello`," Lawrence said. 

The V.I.L.T.F, Part II: Female Vamp Babes

They rule the night, they know how to party, people part in their paths, and they dress like vamps. All Hail, the Queens of the Night.
Parker Posey in Blade Trinity
Sexy, for sure, in a Lower Manhattan kind of way. But she's all kinds of crazy, and where I come from, that level of sick demands a little worship.








Monica Bellucci in Dracula 
Monica Bellucci is gorgeous in her tiny role as Dracula's bride in Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 remake of the classic vamp thriller. The visuals make up for it, but there is one thing missing. Her voice, her molten voice.


Evan Rachel Wood in True Blood 
She's beautiful, but that's not what she's so blazing. It's power, pure power, coming out of every pore of that super-pale skin.



Aaliyah in Queen of the Damned 
Her leer is super-weird, almost borderline-creepy, and her accent is hilariously unsexy. But admit it: she's a scorcher, and fangs look a-mazing on her.



Lucy Liu in Rise: Blood Hunter 
It's not just that she's smokin', dead or alive. It's that she proves that revenge is equally as delicious served cold or hot.




Hollywood celebs spill sex scenes secrets

Melbourne: Hollywood actors, like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman and Hugh Grant, have shed light on what they do to prepare for a sex scene.

The former `Friends` star has claimed that sex scenes can be nerve racking, but unavoidable so the best thing to do is keep them under 30 seconds, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Mila Kunis has revealed that she was extremely self-conscious about her body, and while shooting `Friends With Benefits` with Justin Timberlake, she got through the steamy scenes "by keeping it fun and through rehearsing".
Kate Winslet confessed that she relied on memories of her love scene with Leonardo DiCaprio in `Titanic` for her topless love scene in `Iris`.
While Hugh Jackman asserted that having an understading partner, like his wife and actress Deborra-Lee Furness, makes it easier to do such scenes, Hugh Grant admitted that he doesn`t fear sex scenes, but actually enjoys them and finds them extremely arousing.
And Salma Hayek said that she struggles with love scenes because she keeps thinking about her family seeing her nude.

The Beckhams sell Beckingham Palace?

London: Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reportedly sold their Beckingham Palace home.

The superstar couple raised their sons Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, and Cruz, eight, at the home, reported Digital Spy.

"David in particular was desperately sad to sell the family home as there are so many memories. They have had years of happiness in the home, but practically now there is no need to keep it. It`s the beginning of a new era for the family," a source said.

The home and several cars have been sold for 12 million pounds as the couple look to raise their family - including two-year-old daughter Harper - in London and take them to Los Angeles for the school holidays
"The Beckhams love both England and LA. They want the Californian sunshine for the kids but the education system of the UK - so they`re getting the best of both worlds.
"It`s an exciting time for the Beckhams as they enter a new chapter of family life," the source added.

Cher finds Lady Gaga's meat bag gorgeous

Los Angeles: Singer Cher says she felt weird when she was asked to carry pop star Lady Gaga`s meat bag, but admits that she found it gorgeous.

The 67-year-old first thought it was a new designer bag, reports contactmusic.com.

"I thought it was hysterical. I didn`t realise what it was at first and then she said, `Hold my meat purse`, and I thought it was a new designer I didn`t know," Cher said.

"Then I looked down and thought, `Woah this is strange`. It felt very weird, but the design was gorgeous and it was really a work of art," she added.

The Most Supportive Rom-Com BFF Performances: Where My Girls At?

The job of a romantic comedy best friend may look easy. But these ladies (and dudes) have the difficult gig of supporting every scheme, participating in every song and dance number, and occasionally ending up with the romantic hero's less dashing compatriot, all while doing their best not to steal the leading lady's spotlight. Here are a few of the BFF performances that are a credit to the genre.
Kit in Pretty Woman
Vivan gets all the "hooker with a heart of gold" credit. But what about Kit (Laura San Giacomo) who, instead of being jealous of her best friend's luck, encourages her to go live her fairy tale?
Becky in Sleepless in Seattle
Becky (Rosie O'Donnell) gives Annie a reality check when she expects her real life to play out like a movie, but will still be sitting next to her for every hundreth viewing of An Affair to Remember, sharing a box of tissues.
Marie in When Harry Met Sally
Sometimes the role of the rom-com sidekick is to make the heroine feel more together by comparison. Before getting together with Harry's best friend, Marie (Carrie Fisher) is stuck on a married guy who she, Sally, and pretty much everyone knows is never going to leave his wife.
Kate in Only You
It's helpful for a leading lady to have the kind of friend who has no qualms about making snap decisions that most normal people would find insane, like when Kate (Bonnie Hunt) drops her entire life to tag along with Faith on an impromptu trip to Italy.
Penny in The Wedding Planner
Cute, spunky, and high-strung, Penny (Judy Greer) is there to take care of business when Mary runs off in search of love, or whatever.
George in My Best Friend's Wedding
George (Rupert Everett) doesn't know he's the sidekick and steals every scene he's in. But all is forgiven when he shows up at Michael's wedding and quite literally sweeps a defeated Jules off her feet.

Is It Even Worth It For Sinead O'Connor To Chastise Miley Cyrus?

There has been a series of online back-and-forths between Sinead O'Connor and Miley Cyrus lately. First O'Connor, who was perturbed at how the teen sensation has been acting, posted something in a mentorly sort of fashion, warning her that the entertainment industry was going to use her for her sexual image until she burned out and then just wind up spitting her out. Cyrus responded by retweeting some earlier things O'Connor had posted. O'Connor then went ballastic, venting heavily at the twerking pop star. Is the former '90s sensation just wasting her breath? I think so.
The problem for O'Connor is that she doesn't stand a snowball's chance in hell to get through to Cyrus, since the younger artist thinks she knows everything. I was a teenager once. I thought I was a worldly sort and oh so mature. The people who were my current age? Fogeys. Stick-in-the-muds. Cyrus is probably thinking, "O'Connor is OLD. She's closer to 50. Man, what does she know?" No matter how much of a rebellious youth she was, the Irish singer represents the status quo. Everybody is like that. Well, with the exception of Alice Cooper. He'll never be a square even if he lives to be 150.
O'Connor could devote her time to doing much more beneficial things. Like banging her head repeatedly against a brick wall. Cyrus is going to do what she's going to do regardless of what people say. Let's just ignore the fact that the teen is trying to be a Madonna clone (Madonna is the one who gave Britney Spears a full-out lip-lock at those same awards a decade or so ago).
Eventually about 20 years or more will pass and Cyrus will be the one watching a young star make a fool of herself. She may find herself being the one wanting to dispense advice though whatever media is available then. Perhaps she will look back at her own antics and wish she had listened to her elders at the time and O'Connor's words finally will not have been in vain.

Shane Warne battles to win back Liz Hurley

London: Former cricketer Shane Warne has been battling to win back his ex-fiancée Liz Hurley with heartfelt messages on Twitter.

Warne posted a gushing message describing his ex-fiancée as an `angel` after seeing pictures of her without her engagement ring at a breast cancer charity event in New York, reported

"Well done on all the wonderful work you do. Hope the week was another huge success. Very proud of you angel. (sic)," he tweeted.

The couple reportedly split because the 44-year-old retired sportsman wouldn`t set a wedding date, but he is said to be `desperate` to win the actress back.

"Shane has hated seeing pictures of Liz without her ring and is desperate to win her back. He`s been reluctant to admit things are over and is missing her," a source said.

BOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Aditya madly in love but Shraddha Kapoor hesitant to commit?

New Delhi: A few months back we reported the new found love between ‘Aashiqui 2’ couple Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur and how the couple has been going about painting the town red.

However, fresh word has it that while Aditya is madly in love with the pretty babe, Shraddha, on the other hand, is afraid of committing to the new man in her life.

An online entertainment tabloid reports that there could be two possible reasons for Shraddha’s non-committal attitude - a) Aditya’s wild past considering he has had his share of romantic liaisons and b) her own romantic past which she is still hanging on to.

The tabloid reports that Aditya is trying his best to win over Shraddha and shower his love on her. Now we have to wait and watch if all that chivalry helps Shraddha in making her mind about the relationship.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Temptation Reloaded' makes comeback to Sydney after 9 years

Melbourne: Sydneysiders are preparing itself to witness the biggest Bollywood event of the year when Shah Rukh Khan will perform at the extravagant musical show `Temptation Reloaded`.

A part of Paramatta`s arts festival - `Parramasala`, the show, which will happen today,has already sold 10,000 tickets till now.

Khan, 47, is currently travelling with a team of Bollywood stars including Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukherjee, Jacquelne Fernandez.
The?concert has been relaunched after 2004 and has already been creating huge buzz in Down Under.
We have already recorded over 10,000 sold tickets?and hopefully by evening it will touch over 12,000 mark," said a spokesperson of `Temptation Reloaded`.
In an interview to a local ABC channel, Khan, dubbed as a Bollywood`s Brad Pitt, said how Bollywood cinema is different from other foreign film industry.
"It`s a hundred years old industry. I think its the earliest industry in the world," Khan said, adding, "Somewhere down the line the fantasy and escapism we offer in our cinema is somewhat real like getting a job or buying a car or settling down with a happy family. Its not like we go and blow up a meteor with the earth. We don`t have superheroes as yet. Our heroes are superheroes who fight against the system. It`s deep rooted of what the society is going through."
Khan also discussed his love for cricket and the Australian connection through the game.
Mentioning about Brett Lee, Khan said `I keep joking with him if he does not take 10 wickets then he has to come and sing and dance in films. Australian players are extremely warm and friendly people. They are great cricketers."

Acting needs to be learned, practised: Anupam Kher

New Delhi: Acting might come naturally to many, but it is an art that needs to be "learnt" and "practised", says veteran actor Anupam Kher, whose acting academy has been included in a documentary series about incredible schools around the world.

He argues that reproducing emotions in front of the public needs work, which is something acting schools teach.
"Practice makes an actor excel. It is like cycling and motor driving. It is an art, which can be learnt and practised," Anupam said in a phone interview from Mumbai.
"You express all emotions in your daily life. An actor, who can act out these emotions for the public, needs to practise that," he added.
Anupam runs acting school Actor Prepares and teaches acting as a lifestyle.
"Our tag line says, `We bring out the actor in you`. In day-to-day life, our brain sends lots of signals. In acting, there are no signals. You have to believe in what you are trying to portray," he said.
"Our school not only makes you an actor, it makes you understand who you actually are as well... it gives you discipline and punctuality. It also teaches you a way of life," he added.
Actor Prepares has been selected to feature in a documentary series about incredible schools around the world by a Montreal-based production company Eurêka Productions.
The series titled `Schools Like No Others` will broadcast on TV5 in Canada next year.
"The school, which I started eight years ago, for that to be recognised is not only a great honour for me individually but also a great honour to the country...To achieve this in a short period of eight years is a great feeling," Anupam said.
The actor is excited that his school has been discovered on its own.
"It was not like we sent any entry. They have discovered us on their own. They got in touch with us a few months back; at that time I had no idea who they were," he said.
A versatile actor, Anupam has been seen in a mix of art-house and commercial films like `Saraansh`, `Daddy`, `Karma`, `Darr`, `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge` and `Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara` in Bollywood.
He has been a part of crossover projects like `Bend It Like Beckham` and `Bride And Prejudice`.
Recently, he was seen in Hollywood film `Silver Linings Playbook`, which stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
The actor also featured in television thriller series, `24`, the desi version of American show by the same name.
He firmly believes that series like `24` will spark off a new tradition of Indian modifications of international fiction shows.
"Somebody has to take a risk and start that tradition. Others follow it. I am sure after `24`, a lot of foreign fiction series will be made in India," he said.
The actor has many films in his kitty such as David Dhawan`s `Mein Tera Hero`, Punit Malhotra`s `Gori Tere Pyaar Mein` and Yash Raj Films` `Daawat-E-Ishq`, which stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Parineeti Chopra.

'RSVP' music review: Peppy and entertaining

Director Vijay Kumar Arora`s forthcoming romantic drama ‘Ronde Saare Vyah Picho (RSVP)’ is replete with fun and entertaining songs. It`s certainly for the masses.

The first track is ‘RSVP’title song. Sung by Jaspreet Jasz, the peppy number is perfect as the introductory song of the movie. The mixing in the song is impressive. The female rapping is done by Nikita and she sounds as happening as Jaspreet. This one may not be essentially a performance number, but perfect for free style dance.
Then comes "Aibo". Singers Lambar Hussain and Tarranum Malik add fun to the song with their vibrant voices. The track has typical dhol beats and is based on the word "Aibo", a common term used while flying kites.
"DJ waale veera" is well composed song and singer G-Deep croons the celebrations song. Don`t be surprised if it goes on to become a must-have song during Punjabi weddings. In short, a complete entertainer.
Next is "Tu vi ni", the only slow number in the album. Sung by Navraj Hans, it is a romantic song and the composition is beautiful. Ideal for those who enjoy soothing music.
One might think that "Channa ve" is a fast paced boyish track. But singer Sandeep Bankeshwar gives soft rendition and the beautiful melody makes it an amazingly soothing song. A sad song, it expresses the emotion of the male character who is missing his lover.
Then there is "Manno". The song starts with electric beats and it has rap, style and class. This one can be a favourite for the Punjabi youth. The rap in the song has international feel to it and might become popular among men folk.
The album also has "Kudi on fire", a fun dance number sung by G-Deep. The track has peppy beats that woo dance lovers.
The best thing about songs of ‘Ronde Saare Vyah Picho’ is the length of the tracks. They are short, crisp and high on entertainment quotient. Punjabi music lovers must listen to all the tracks as the album offers something for every mood.

'24' deserves all awards: Kunal Kohli

Mumbai: So far only two episodes of Anil Kapoor`s maiden TV show `24` have unfolded on the small screen and it was enough to impress filmmaker Kunal Kohli who feels that the suspense thriller deserves all the awards.

Kohli, who directed movies like `Mujhse Dosti Karoge!`, `Hum Tum` and `Fanaa`, also believes that it is time to revamp television, which is dominated by saas-bahu sagas.
"`24` has me hooked. Deserves all the awards this year, except best jaithani-devrani. Re-tweet if you agree that Indian TV needs a major re-haul," Kohli posted on Twitter.
He had previously tweeted about the show, saying: "`24` is new dawn on Indian television."
`24`, the Indian version of the popular US suspense thriller of the same name, went on air Friday. The show stars Anil as Jai Singh Rathod, the Indian version of Jack Bauer. He is joined by the likes of Tisca Chopra, Anupam Kher and Mandira Bedi in the cast.
Well-known actress Shabana Azmi will also be seen in a cameo in the show.
Kohli, whose last directorial venture was Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer love saga `Teri Meri Kahaani`, has also raised questions about the preferences of television audiences.
"I don`t believe Indian audiences only want to see shows about family sagas. Why then are only those made? It`s like a national epidemic," he wrote.

Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 4th October 2013.

Hollywood Updates

Hollywood Needs to Stop Telling Jennifer Lawrence She's Fat

America — no, the entire world — is in love with Jennifer Lawrence. It's no secret, it's been reported on over and over. So, it's no surprise that in Lawrence's new interview, she once again captures our hearts and our heads when she speaks out against the over-the-top expectations in Hollywood, and how she refuses to conform.
In the November issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, Lawrence says she is still facing pressure from Hollywood to be stick thin. When she was just starting out, the first overweight comments began, but she brushed it off as, "It was just the kind of s**t that actresses have to go through." But Lawrence explains it quickly began to get more personal. "Somebody told me I was fat, that I was going to get fired if I didn't lose a certain amount of weight. They brought in pictures of me where I was basically naked, and told me to use them as motivations for my diet. They thought that because of the way my career had gone, it wouldn't still hurt me. That somehow, after I won an Oscar, I'm above it all." Lawrence goes on to explain that it doesn't matter what kind of compliments or awards you get, an insult is an insult. Thankfully, Lawrence tries to not let it bother her anymore, instead claiming, "If anybody even tries to whisper the word 'diet,' I'm like, 'You can go f**k yourself.'" Hallelujah Jen.
Lawrence goes to gain our eternal adoration by explaining her love of chips, Cheez-Its and on-set catering. "My bodyguard Gilbert, right before they call 'action,' I’m like, 'If there aren’t Cheez-Its here by the time they call cut, just go home.' And he’ll start running. It cracks me up how seriously he takes it…. It’s not my performance that is motivating me. I want to get the on-set catering."
While Lawrence is arguably the most vocal about her hatred of the Hollywood body standard, other actors have also refused to conform to the unrealistic demands. For instance, Jennifer Love Hewitt got serious backlash in 2007 when she was photographed on vacation looking normal, as opposed to airbrushed to "perfection," in a bikini. Hewitt spoke out saying, "I know what I look like, and so do my friends and family. And like all women out there should, I love my body. To all girls with butts, boobs, hips and a waist, put on a bikini -- put it on and stay strong."
Demi Lovato is another famous face that has publicly dealt with her body issues. At the age of 12, Lovato developed an eating disorder, and after going to rehab, Lovato has returned to the spotlight looking healthy and happy. She says she now knows, "It's OK to love your body the way it is and it's OK to reach out and ask for help."
We seriously hope this this trend of standing up for all body types will continue, and that other Hollywood actors will come forward to criticize the unreleastic Hollywood standards... or at least get photographed eating a burger once in a while. Until then, I'll leave you with this awesome clip of the refreshingly normal J.Law telling Ryan Seacrest she's "starving" on the Oscar red carpet. Check it out below.



Lady Gaga may pull out of 'The X Factor'

London: Singer Lady Gaga has reportedly threatened to pull out of her special performance on show ‘The X Factor’ after judge Sharon Osbourne`s crude remarks against her.

Osbourne is said to have called Gaga vile, a bully and a hypocrite in her new autobiography.

Osbourne has claimed that Gaga had encouraged her fans to torment her daughter Kelly, 28, with online abuse. This has not gone down well with Gaga, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Gaga, 27, reportedly hit back saying that she was "in no mood" to be in the same building as Osbourne, said the former`s friends.

"Sharon didn`t hold back in her comments and there is now a very real concern Gaga might just pull out of the show," said a source.
However, producers are ready to take extreme measures to keep Gaga`s performance on track.
"I am sure we will be doing all we can to make Lady Gaga feel welcome," said a source close to show bosses.

Sinead O'Connor pens open letter to Miley Cyrus

Los Angeles: Irish singer Sinead O`Connor has written an open letter to Miley Cyrus, warning her about the evils of music industry.

Cyrus, who was criticised for a naked video of track ‘Wrecked ball’, said that it was inspired from Connor’s 1990’s track ‘Nothing compares 2 u’.

In the open, letter O`Connor wrote: “I am extremely concerned for you that those around you have led you to believe, or encouraged you in your own belief, that it is in any way ‘cool’ to be naked and licking sledgehammers in your videos.”

“It is in fact the case that you will obscure your talent by allowing yourself to be p***ed, whether it’s the music business or yourself doing the p***ing,” she added.

Cyrus rose to fame by playing famous teenage singer ‘Hannah Montana’ in the Disney channel’s show.
O`Connor has shared with Cyrus that shedding clothes will not help her let go of her image of a child star.
“As for the shedding of the ‘Hannah Montana’ image, whoever is telling you getting naked is the way to do that does absolutely not respect your talent, or you as a young lady.
“Your records are good enough for you not to need any shedding of Hannah Montana. She’s way gone by now...Not because you got naked but because you make great records,” she added.

Helena Bonham Carter's partner cheating on her?

London: Actress Helena Bonham Carter`s longtime partner Tim Burton has been spotted embracing a mystery woman following a cinema date in Hampstead.

The ‘Edward Scissorhands’ director is dressed in jeans and a jacket as he follows the blonde, who looks younger than him, into the cinema, reported Showbiz spy.

Burton, 55, has been in a long term relationship with Bonham Carter for 12 years.

The couple were last seen together in public in March of this year when they attended an event with their children Billy and Nell, just days after they went to a Save The Children fundraiser.

Sneak Peek: Amy Poehler Disses Kristen Bell in 'Parks and Recreation' Clip

In the newest episode of Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler's fiesty Leslie Knope is ready to put up a fight against Kristen Bell's snooty Eagletonian. The clip shows Leslie slamming the guest star with insults upon insults, because as Leslie says, "Eagleton sucks."
Bell plays City Councilwoman Ingrid de Forest from Eagleton (the neighboring town that Leslie despises with a passion) who is "Leslie's equivalent, but richer and better dressed," according to Entertainment Weekly's interview with executive producer Michael Schur.

Bell is only one of many guest stars that are slated to appear in this season of Parks and Recreation. Following Heidi Klum and Henry Winkler's appearances in the season premiere, we'll see Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Sam Elliott (The Big Lebowski), and Billy Eichner.

The 'Twilight' Effect: Teen Girls Attempt To Recapture That Box Office Magic

The Twilight trilogy has lovingly left its sparkle in Hollywood, leaving behind a trail of movies to proceed in its dust, sometimes shining bright and sometimes burning out. Achieving that sparkle, or promising to, is known as the Twilight Effect. Studios can’t seem to buy scripts fast enough hoping to cast the next Bella, taking young female leads to new heights.
Gone are the days of the popular football jock discovering the hot bod of the nerd under her big sweaters.
Now the adolescent girls roar their battle cry, “Give us blood! Give us guts! Give us the soulless creatures only we can save! Give us this or give us nothing at all!”
The hero, young Bella, gave grunge girls everywhere hope that they too might score an older, wise, charming, virtuous and strong, blood sucker that looked torn from the pages of a GQ magazine...admittedly, a lot to live up to.
Enter Katniss Everdeen. With her girl-next-door looks and badass attitude, she has come the closest to touching Bella’s allure. She isn’t just saving her sister when she volunteers for the annual Hunger Games, she is uniting her society that was previously hopeless.
Julie Grigio isn’t afraid to get her hands a little dirty. She doesn’t merely ignite a beating heart in the once lifeless body of R in Warm Bodies, she saves an entire race of people from being massacred by the ever disgusting-have-been-zombies-too-long Boneys.
Beautiful Creatures perhaps missed the beat on providing the strong female role Twihards have come to need. But the beautifully-woven story about a girl entering into puberty and facing the choice of good or evil can’t be completely dismissed, especially after seeing the lovely Emmy Rossum due her evil thing.
It isn’t just teenage girls being swooned by the sensational Twilight Effect. Studio executives are seeing the power behind the angst-ridden females. They are listening. “We just want to be loved...loved by dead, pale day-walking blood-sucking vampires who will carry us to the top of trees and beyond.”

All That Glitters: The Swarovski Vampires of Twilight

It’s been a weird decade for the undead. In the restless quest for new slants on vampirekind, bats and coffins have been ousted by day walkers and vegetarians. No worries, it's all good. Writers need to feel free to invent.
Besides, vampire orthodoxy has always been in flux. Debates still rage over whether Bram Stoker ever said daylight was lethal to fangsters, or if it was an idea cooked up by F. W. Murnau for Nosferatu. So vamp insiders know there is a lot of play between living in the sun and dying in the sun. But sparkling in it?
In the Twilight ethos, vampires glitter like diamonds, and that's why they avoid the day. They shimmer like disco balls, making male vampires even more irresistible to pubescent female mortals. What: tall, wan and handsome isn’t hot enough any more?
Ridiculous. And I blame it on the fact that the scrapbooking generation had barely been weaned off glitter when Edward Cullen went shirtless.
Me, I miss the days when vamps were vamps, and avoided bright light for the same reason any sensible adult does: when you’re over 100, you look better at night.




Celebrity-Inspired Halloween Costumes

This is a difficult time for adults everywhere, as many of us are faced with a very serious problem known as the super-cool, grown-up Halloween costume. Because, basically, once you're out of your teens it can look a little ridiculous if you're not careful. But we're here to help! Some of the best costumes are celebrity-inspired and we can think of a handful of celebs who are just begging us to dress up like them for Halloween this year. Here are a few costume ideas for the celebrity-obessessed.
Applause Lady Gaga
It's very simple. Step 1: Get some face paint. Step 2: Smear said face paint liberally all over your face. Step 3: Wear whatever else you want, just make sure your heels are six inches-plus. Step 4: Look really, really pleased with your personal, sexual, and artistic life choices at all times and voila! You are Lady Gaga promoting her "Applause" single!
Met Gala Kanye West & Kim Kardashian
Who can forget the moment Kanye West and Kim Kardashian hit up the 2013 Met Costume Gala? Nobody can, which means that when you and a friend/partner show up dressed like the most talked about celebrity couple of the year, you'll be a huge hit. This costume is also fairly simple -- one of you wears a tux (and an inflated -- though perhaps well-deserved -- sense of self-importance), and the other wraps a lovely floral curtain around themselves repeatedly. Or uses the actual floral fabric from an actual couch, since that's what everyone compared to Kim's Givenchy gown.
MTV Video Music Awards Miley Cyrus
Okay, here's what you do. First, you get bold enough to actually go out in public wearing nothing but nude-colored underwear (if you can get ahold of some plastic underwear, and you can bear the chafing, then go for it). Then you do your hair à la Cynthia doll from Rugrats. Next, get a giant foam finger and... well... you know what to do with it.
Great Wall Of China Justin Bieber
This is also an extremely simple costume to pull off, if you have two willing friends. Make sure your friends are bigger than you, although it's not necessary that they be as large as Justin Bieber's bodyguards. And then get them to carry you around on their shoulders for the entire night, including (especially) up and down any stairs. You could also wear a hat or name tag that says "Biggest Pop Culture Douche Ever," in case people need clarification.

'Scandal's Jeff Perry Talks Season 3 & the Inner Life of Cyrus Beene

Scandal’s Jeff Perry is in real-life the co-founder of the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre as well as a film actor, TV director, and acting teacher. We talked to Perry about all things Cyrus and what we can expect as Season 3 of Scandal starts tonight on ABC








The 'Twilight' Effect: Teen Girls Attempt To Recapture That Box Office Magic

The Twilight trilogy has lovingly left its sparkle in Hollywood, leaving behind a trail of movies to proceed in its dust, sometimes shining bright and sometimes burning out. Achieving that sparkle, or promising to, is known as the Twilight Effect. Studios can’t seem to buy scripts fast enough hoping to cast the next Bella, taking young female leads to new heights.
Gone are the days of the popular football jock discovering the hot bod of the nerd under her big sweaters.
Now the adolescent girls roar their battle cry, “Give us blood! Give us guts! Give us the soulless creatures only we can save! Give us this or give us nothing at all!”
The hero, young Bella, gave grunge girls everywhere hope that they too might score an older, wise, charming, virtuous and strong, blood sucker that looked torn from the pages of a GQ magazine...admittedly, a lot to live up to.
Enter Katniss Everdeen. With her girl-next-door looks and badass attitude, she has come the closest to touching Bella’s allure. She isn’t just saving her sister when she volunteers for the annual Hunger Games, she is uniting her society that was previously hopeless.
Julie Grigio isn’t afraid to get her hands a little dirty. She doesn’t merely ignite a beating heart in the once lifeless body of R in Warm Bodies, she saves an entire race of people from being massacred by the ever disgusting-have-been-zombies-too-long Boneys.
Beautiful Creatures perhaps missed the beat on providing the strong female role Twihards have come to need. But the beautifully-woven story about a girl entering into puberty and facing the choice of good or evil can’t be completely dismissed, especially after seeing the lovely Emmy Rossum due her evil thing.
It isn’t just teenage girls being swooned by the sensational Twilight Effect. Studio executives are seeing the power behind the angst-ridden females. They are listening. “We just want to be loved...loved by dead, pale day-walking blood-sucking vampires who will carry us to the top of trees and beyond.”

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When Deepika Padukone visited an ailing Ranveer Singh

Mumbai: Deepika Padukone visited Ranveer Singh, who has been undergoing treatment for dengue in a hospital since Friday last week.

The lead actress of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Ram-Leela’, which is slated to release on November 15, had special permission to meet her co-star and dear friend.

Reportedly, even Deepika is not in the best of her health as she injured herself while shooting for a sequence of Bhansali’s magnum opus.
Ranveer was running with high fever while he was shooting in Durgapur near Kolkata for ‘Gunday’ last week. The actor apparently, continued to shoot despite fever in order to avoid any inconvenience and loss to the production, his official spokesperson said in a statement.
The actor underwent tests after returning to Mumbai and was diagnosed with dengue.
Here’s wishing the young and talented actor speedy recovery.

‘Besharam’ review: Ranbir Kapoor fails to impress!

‘Besharam’, Ranbir Kapoor’s latest release has a basic problem - it does not live up to its name.
When you watch Ranbir you do not expect an out and out ‘Besharam’ comedy. However you do expect some smart assery if that is what is projected in all its promos. Good performances, the Kapoor clan, and some good humour could not really create the magic that you expect from the entire crew. The young Kapoor is a teen heart throb, here he tries to be more, and doesn’t really do too well.
‘Dabbang’ was a great make of classic masala film making that came from Abhinav Kashyap, and was pulled off with élan by Salman Khan. Salman stood out in his archaic 1990s hero avatar, delivering loudmouthed-applause-inducing dialogues looking as if he spoke like this every day. Despite Ranbir’s refreshing acting skills, he falls short – probably because he looks just out of ‘Wake up Sid’ cuteness.
Humour is just spattered insufficiently and inconsistently. The parts where you end up enjoying the most are Rishi and Neetu Kapoor’s sequences, and by the end you are disappointed that they did not have as much screen time as you would have liked. It looks like Abhinav wanted to work with a plot that involved all three, but his ambitions stopped short right there. He did not bother with a plot line which was fantastical enough to accommodate all three of them sharing the screen space and make a compelling must watch blockbuster.
The story revolves around a good hearted orphan, Babli (Ranbir), who has grown up to be a car thief. He falls for the ‘beauty’ Tara Sharma (Pallavi Sharda). Rishi and Neetu play a slightly corrupt, cop couple - Chulbul and Bulbul Chautala. The movie has a predictable plot, atypical of masala flicks, using stereotypes of every kind. The love story between Babli and Tara is unconvincing. Not that you need a why and a how, but it doesn’t build up at all.
Also, one major grouse I had with the movie was that I was waiting to understand why Babli was called Besharam in the first place. By the standards of how Indian movie heroes are generally shown wooing ladies, Babli was quite a softy, giving flowers to the leading ladies mom, carrying her grocery. Apart from what you have seen in the promos, Ranbir never goes beyond pulling out socks from his pants.
The other two Kapoors are fantastic. Every time Rishi and Neetu appear on screen they manage to entertain. From the first chase sequence to the climax, the few minutes that they have, they have pulled off the chemistry that they were known for back in the 70s. Neetu Kapoor plays gutsy, stands on equal footing as Rishi, and has a good comic timing. She jibes and jokes with Rishi, who is equally cute with her whenever they are seen together. It’s like watching an old endearing couple still in love who have managed to keep the fire alive because of their romance infused in a sense of humour.
The first half of the movie is rather floppy, but the second half of the movie picks up the plot. But the climax is worth watching. Rishi, Neetu and Ranbir fight side by side; Rishi Kapoor takes the centre stage and you realise Kashyap probably made the movie only for this scene.
The music of the movie comes from Lalit Pandit who is the part of the 90s famed Jatin-Lalit duo. ‘Dil Ka Joh Haal Hai’ which is filmed near the traditional lahlahate sarso ke khet sounds like a track straight out of that decade. Another refreshing track is ‘Love ki Ghanti’ which reminds you of Kishore Kumar’s fun songs from the 60s. It has a conversation structure and sounds really fun! The title track and the other tracks, even though nothing to write home about are more or less enjoyable.
As Ranbir fan, one would not really mind the movie. But it does not make an impact as ‘Dabbang’ moment for the hero. The superstar in the making is probably is a much better actor than a masala entertainer and that’s something that he has proven in his previous movies. The filmmaker did not have a proper vision for an actor of Ranbir’s calibre and this one is certainly not the best for either of them!

If I ever have a child, I wish it’s a girl, says Salman Khan

Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan, who is busy shooting for his film ‘Jai Ho’, has managed to take out time to create awareness of the ‘Girl Child, Women Empowerment’ programme, and says if he ever has a child, he wishes it should be a girl.

"If I ever have a child.. Insh`allah I will... I wish its a girl. I want a girl child," Salman said at the press conference of the social cause.

Salman Khan is supporting the cause along with Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and Sanjana Jon who is in India for 10 days for the awareness programme.

Salman asks how can you kill the child even before its birth.
"How can you kill a child even before its birth... It’s not about awareness, its about your mentality. If you kill the girl child, eventually there will be no mothers and sisters and guys will have no women to marry. Women play a huge role in our lives."
The actor further revealed he is glad that he has two sisters who are taking care of his parents better than any of them.
"Women are ruling today... how can they be a burden. In my family I have two sisters and they takes care of my parents more than any of us. I am glad I have two sisters."

Ranveer unwell, 'Ramleela' music launch cancelled

Mumbai: The music launch of `Ramleela` has been cancelled as the film`s lead actor Ranveer Singh is down with dengue.

The decision has been taken by the film`s director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

A source close to the team revealed: "It was Bhansali`s decision to cancel the music launch as he felt there is no point in releasing the music of `Ramleela` without Ram (played by Ranveer). For Sanjay, Ranveer`s health is more important than anything else."

Ranveer, who has been diagnosed with dengue, was undergoing treatment in a hospital here. He will be discharged Thursday.

`Ramleela` will see Ranveer romancing Deepika Padukone.

Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Krrish 3' release date advanced

Mumbai: Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan Thursday confirmed that his much-awaited movie ‘Krrish 3’ will now release Nov 1 instead of Nov 4.

"It was a decision taken by the distributors and exhibitors that the film should come on Nov 1. I agreed with them, so now the movie will release on Nov 1," Rakesh Roshan said.

Diwali falls Nov 3, which is a Sunday.

"Diwali is coming on a Sunday, so it is good to release the film before that," he added.
‘Krrish 3’, the third film in the franchise that began with ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ in 2003, features Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Vivek Oberoi and Kangana Ranaut in key roles.

Don't want to join politics, says Salman Khan

Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan, who is actively involved in various social causes, says he will never join politics and would rather focus on some social issue.

"I don`t want to join politics but I will definitely join some social cause. Politics for me is social work... there is a man who takes care of the constituency. Its social work," Salman said.

Salman and his Being Human foundation have been actively involved with various social causes.