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Blue Umbrella -An introspection 2007-08-19 05:40:00 Pure and unadulterated -- two words that do justice to Vishal Bhardwaj's cinematic adaptation of Ruskin Bond's novella THE BLUE UMBRELLA. That Vishal is an adept storyteller is known by now. In THE BLUE UMBRELLA, he goes back to his directorial debut. If MAKDEE was about a village girl and a witch, THE BLUE UMBRELLA is about an umbrella that becomes the object of envy in a hamlet in Himachal Pradesh. Stories like the one narrated in THE BLUE UMBRELLA are a rarity today, since the focus is on a large canvas and larger than life stars. THE BLUE UMBRELLA is set in a hamlet and essentially revolves around an umbrella, a kid and a tea stall owner.The handling of the subject material is interesting, but the fact remains that the film has its limitations. It caters to a small section of moviegoers, the connoisseurs of cinema, thereby restricting its appeal to select multiplexes in select cities. The story unfurls with the discovery of a vibrant blue umbrella by Biniya [Shreya Sharma], an e ...

Gandhi My Father -An insight 2007-08-19 05:36:00 “The greatest regret of my life…Two people I could never convince --My Muslim friend Mohammed Ali Jinnah andMy own son Harilal Gandhi.”Making a film based on true events is difficult. Not only does it entail lots and lots of research, but to recreate the bygone era and get the right set of actors to enact the characters is another challenge. It's all the more tough if the film is based on Mahatma Gandhi. And a far bigger challenge is to present the relationship shared by the Mahatma and his son Harilal. Everyone knows about Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, but not much is known about him as a father to his children. GANDHI MY FATHER tells the story of Harilal Gandhi and the relationship he shared with his parents, more particularly with his father, the great Mahatma. GANDHI MY FATHER leaves an indelible impression on the viewer. Since the story of Harilal is not known to many, you absorb every incident like a sponge absorbs water. It's an enlightening experience ...

Marigold An Adventure In India 2007-08-19 01:22:00 Sallu bhai plays the love interest of American actress Ali Larter in director Willard Carroll’s film ‘Marigold’. Character Sketches:Ali Larteras MarigoldBeautiful and bad tempered, she suffers no fools and nobody can suffer her attitude. But then she meets Prem, who is different from anybody she has met before and loses her heart and her foul temper.Salman Khan as PremTalented and hard working, he has left his privileged life behind to follow his dreams. Then he meets Marigold who drags him back to the family he’s left, little knowing what cataclysmic consequences this will have for both of them.Ian Bohen as BarryHe plays Marigold’s boyfriend. He arrives in India unexpectedly, and finds Marigold emotionally drained but still very much in love with Prem.Suchitra Pillai as RaniShe’s got her head firmly on her shoulders and is one of the first persons in India to befriend the foul tempered Marigold.Nandana Sen as JhanviThis pretty girl has spent years away from India, stud ...

Chak De India-An phenomenal release 2007-08-19 01:12:00 Well Sh akrukh's recent release create a history in Indian movies. The main theme is entirely based on the idea-wining is everything.The film is fabulous which can bring forth your emotions for the country.This film is really special in every aspects.Even the idrector have atleast tried to think in a different track other traditional cheap bollywood movies.Shahrukh of course, is the main sailor of the boat. He is a revolution in this film with his unique acting skills and once again gained edge over all his contemporaries.I cannot recall a single boring moment of this film. Every portion of it is equally interesting and entertaining. During this ‘Chak De’ ride, you go through myriad emotions. You empathize with the pain of the protagonist, cherish the clashes and camaraderie of the girls, and you are filled with an uplifting, charged-up feeling as you see the underdogs rise to the occasion.To cut to the chase, ‘Chak De India’ keeps you on the edge of your seat, even though it ...

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu reported to have split 2007-08-18 20:03:00 It might be tough to realize but looks like it is all over between John Abraham and Bipasha Basu. Timesnow quoted Rocky S, Bipasha’s designer friend, saying the lady declared, “I am single for the first time in ten years.” First it was rumors of John having flings with his co-stars and then it was Bipasha’s friendship with Saif Ali Khan that got the media talking too much about the rift between the couple. After Bipasha’s smooch with the famous sports person Ronaldo, media went berserk about the split rumors. Looks like, finally the media has been successful in splitting the couple. But we wish the Bollywood’s hottest couple would get back strong enough to burry the media speculation forever. ...

Is Shilpa Shetty the next Bond Girl? 2007-08-18 19:57:00 Bond movies are sure a rave in India and there have been rounds of talks in our tinsel town that Ash might be one of Bond’s favorite ladies in the coming movies. But those talks have always gone into oblivion. However, a new candidate, a highly likely one I suppose, has been chosen for talks by the producers of the bond film. And the new candidate is none other than our very dear Shilpa Shetty! The producers and Shilpa’s team are having secret talks on the 23rd Bond movie with Daniel Craig as Bond. Sources have been quoted saying, “Shilpa is having secret talks with the top brass who are working on the next movie. As far as they are concerned, she has it all — she is beautiful, feisty and a great actress. But they also want someone who is a big star…which Shilpa is…She has a huge following in Bollywood as well as a number of fans in the Western world - especially in Britain - so she will be great for box office sales.” While the 22nd bond movie is being shot with C ...

Is Preity Zinta getting married to Ness Wadia? 2007-08-18 19:53:00 August 18 : The latest gossip doing the rounds is that Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is set to tie the knot with Ness Wadia, the great grandson of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.The award winning Indian actress started dating Ness, son of Bombay Dyeing owners Nusli and Maureen Wadia, in February 2005, reports the Daily Times.The couple's relationship went through a bad patch earlier this year aftter singer Suchitra Krishnamurthy blamed Preity for her divorce with Shekhar Kapur.Krishnamurthy alleged that the actress was having an affair with her director husband.The news of the wedding has come after several reports of cold vibes between Zinta and Wadia's mother Maureen had been circulated by the media. ...

Aishwarya and Abhishek deny rumors of Baby Bachchan 2007-08-15 04:50:00 Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan are in news again. Once again media speculation has become ambitious enough to predict that the golden couple is expecting a baby!!! Surprised? Well, the news can be true as Ash dear has cancelled her trip to New York where her wax statue from Madam Tussauds will be for public to view on the occasion of Indian Independence Day at the Museum.Last time when the media speculated their so affair, the couple retracted initially but then eventually got married. So let us hope that even this time the media’s stories are true. Stay tuned on more updates on Abhishek-Aishwarya baby!!! ...

Priyanka Chopra back on the ramp with Madhur Bhandarkar 2007-07-31 11:18:00 Madhur Bhandarkar had been out of news for quite some time now. But he made sure that he comes with a bang! After his Traffic Signal flopped badly at the Box office , Bhandarkar was out of scene preparing for his next introspective film ‘Fashion Show’. As all of his films, Bhandarkar reveals the darker side of the Fashion world in this film. And guess who stars the movie. None other than the former Miss World and the most sought after heroine in Bollywood-Priyanka chopra And this time around Bhadarkar makes sure that his film crosses a big budget – a whopping Rs 20 Crore! Let us see what new, apart from gay designers and cut throat competitions, has to be revealed about the fashion world. ...

Sanjay Dutt gets Jail for 6 years 2007-07-31 11:14:00 The axe has struck on Sanjay Dutt! The court has announced six years Rigorous Imprisonment to Sanjay Dutt for illegal possession of weapons in the 1993 blasts. The verdict by Judge PD Kode came as a shock to the actor and all his supporters. Bollywood believes that the court was harsh on the actor. Though the actor was acquitted on terrorism accusations three months back, this verdict was real shock for Sanjay Dutt. The actor can still ask Supreme Court’s intervention in the case. Let us hope Sanju baba seeks the apex court’s help and gets acquitted once and for all. ...

Deepika Padukone hits headlines for love 2007-07-26 09:01:00 Deepika Padukone is not just making news because of her debut with Shah Rukh Khan but also because of her love life, which looks very vibrant. First the damsel was found in the arms of Nihar Pandey, but after she met Ranbir Kapoor the wind seemed changing tracks. However, Nihar stayed as a good friend. Now that the kapoor family is very unhappy about the close relation, Deepika is back in Nihar Pandey’s arms. And Ranbir is just her friend. Hmm…life is not a Bollywood story baby! If you ask me these are teach tactics…but who’s asking me. I am just a writer! ...

Shah Rukh to feature in wildlife conservation campaign 2007-07-23 04:59:00 Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in a wildlife conservation awareness campaign shortly. Sanskara Development Trust, along with the Asian Conservation Awareness Programme (ACAP) / WildAid, will launch a national educational awareness campaign on wildlife conservation. The campaign is a multi–media education and awareness campaign that aims to protect the future of the world's endangered wildlife by drastically reducing consumer demand for endangered species parts and products. With the support of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), the campaign will run on leading television networks like Doordarshan, National Geographic, Discovery/Animal Planet, CNN IBN, NDTV, India TV, among others. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Ministry of Civil Aviation, and Parliamentarians in India have also supported the campaign that will start with the broadcast of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's message across all international and domestic airports. Shah Rukh highlights the challenges faced by forest ...

I swear I am not married yet: Rakhi Sawant 2007-07-23 04:25:00 Rakhi Sawant’s heart bleeds for the under-privileged. In a chat with TWF correspondent Vickey Lalwani, Rakhi talks about her traumatic childhood, her boyfriend and lots moreHow did you think of donating computers?I have earned some money in life. Now, I want to do some charity. So, I gave away four computers to a municipal school- Gyan Sagar Vidyamandir- which is near to my house in Oshiwara.Also, I made sure that they would be using it for the student fraternity and not for their personal use. I took a letter from the school declaring that. Only then, I called for the computers and went with Lion Governor Raju Mavani to the school to give them away.Why computers per se? You wanted to donate some computers in jails too but weren't allowed...Yeah. Today, I see the whole world working on computrs. Not that my job requires to work on computers, but the tragic fact is that I don't know anything about computers except that I can check my mail. Main nahin chahti ki koi bhi bache ki mere ...

Singer Himesh Reshammiya to star in three more films! 2007-07-23 04:21:00 The ‘big banners’ are under wraps for now but the announcements are likely soonIt is still hot news that Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Aap Kaa Surroor’ has met with an unprecedented success all over and continues to set the cash registers jingling. The film was not just an opening weekend wonder and has held on quite well for last three weeks to emerge as a big hit.The latest piece of information as per reliable sources is that the super successful composer/singer and now an actor is on the verge of signing three new projects as a lead hero with some of the biggest names in the industry.“With the support of my fans, blessing of my parents and the grace of God, ‘Aap Kaa Surroor’ has been a smash hit and yet again proved that destiny plays a major role in an individual’s success. The offers are aplenty from the biggest and the best in the business,” he comments while being tight-lipped about his signing of films, formal announcement for is expected to come in ...

Interview: Sienna Miller On India And Bollywood 2007-07-23 04:14:00 Sienna Miller is in Mumbai to promote her short film Global Cooling which also stars Amitabh Bachchan and has been directed by Shekar Kapur. Here is her interview of her where she talks about her love of India Do you like India?I love India, I love the Indian food and I love Indian people!Is this your first visit?No, I had visited Darjeeling about eight years ago with my sister. It’s lovely there, but it is obviously very different from MumbaiYou’ve been involved in several causes including cancer awareness. How do you choose these causes and why are you so passionate about ‘Global Cool’?Every cause is close to my heart, but I am very passionate about ‘Global Cool’ because I want to have children and I want them to live in a safe place. I didn’t know that each of us could make a lot of difference.Like just putting the air conditioning down by one degree we help towards the cause, okay in my case it is the heater. We all know that global warming can cause huge problems lik ... Bollywood