One more heroine makes it to Bollywood

Samantha, the heroine in Bana Kathadi and the critically-acclaimed Moscowin Kaveri, has been signed up for a Hindi flick. The actress is excited to bag the offer to star in Bol Bachchan, a film that stars Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.

Samantha says that director Rohit Shetty approached her with the role because he needed a south Indian face to play that particular character. She has two Telugu films – Dookudu and Eega – in her kitty right now. The actress says that she is happy over the way her career is shaping up and is looking to make it big in Bollywood too.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/samantha-abhishek-bachchan-27-06-11.html

Aishwarya Rai Expecting!

Yesterday, Big B confirmed that Aishwarya is expecting!:
@SrBachchan : T 410 -NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!
Yes, pretty sure we all are happy! I personally hope its a girl! :D
Well, my best wishes to the couple(Abhi and Ash)! <3333

PLEASE DON'T MAKE JOKES ABOUT THEIR PREGNANCY, ITS JUST VULGAR AND STUPID. JUST BE HAPPY FOR THEM. THANK YOU.

Puri to direct Abhishek Bachchan

Tollywood's sensational director Puri Jagannadh is going places. His movie with Amitabh Bachchan 'Bbuddah-Hoga Tera Baap' is all set to release in the first week of July. This movie has created a lot of buzz in Bollywood thanks to Amitabh's stylish look. Puri Jagannadh has re-created the angry young man look of Amitabh on the screen.

Puri's work has impressed Amitabh's son Abhishek Bachchan so much that he has requested him to direct a movie for him. Puri has agreed to direct a movie with Abhishek as the hero.

Abhishek Bachchan will produce the movie on his AB Corporation banner. This movie will start shooting only in the first half of next year.

"I am impressed with the work of Puri Jagannadh. I liked Pokiri so much. I am going to work with him soon. He narrated a story to me and we are going to make a movie soon." Abhishek Bachchan said.

Puri Jagannadh is now back in Hyderabad and is gearing up to start shooting for 'The Business Man' with Mahesh Babu as the hero.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/67936.html

I will return to Telugu: Bipasha

Talking to the media at the promotional function of her Rohan Sippy-directed Dum Maro Dum(DMD) in Hyderabad, Bollywood sensation Bipasha Basu said that she is looking forward to act in Telugu films once again.

The actress earlier acted with Mahesh Babu in Takkari Donga (2002). "If the story is really interesting and my role is good, I don't mind acting in any language. I would love to do another film in Telugu but before that I have to gain a good command over the language," she said.

"I have earlier acted in a Telugu film called Takkari Donga opposite Mahesh Babu. Now, I have acted with another Telugu man Rana and it is really a thrill. Dum Maro Dum is a romantic movie in the backdrop of Goa, which is shown as India`s drug capital," Bipasha said. She hoped that the presence of Rana in DMD will bring the Telugu crowds to the theatres in Andhra Pradesh.

Source: http://telugu.galatta.com/entertainment/telugu/livewire/id/I_will_return_to_Telugu_Bipasha_48151.html

Abhishek, Bips, Rana cheering India!

Bollywood superstars Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Telugu actor Rana Daggubati, who are working together for debutant Shippy's upcoming Bollywood film Dum Maaro Dum, are currently at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Maharashtra, cheering up more than 45,000 cricket fans gathered to watch the World Cup cricket match between India and South Africa.

They were seen waving Indian flags and uttering "Come on" and "Chak De!India" from the gallery of the stadium, where the Indian team delivered a magnificent opening by amassing 142 runs in just 17 overs. Tamil-Telugu actor Siddharth was also seen in the crowd.

The Dum Maaro Dum team is promoting an item song during the breaks of the match and this is the first time when a song has been promoted in any World cup cricket match.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Abhishek_Bips_Rana_cheering_India_47786.html

Amitabh and Aamir awe struck by ‘Endhiran’

Whenever he does a big film in Tamil, the super star Rajinikanth screens special shows of the film to his friends in Bollywood. It last happened for ‘Sivaji’ and now the ‘Endhiran’s Hindi version ‘Robot’ is captivating the who’s who of Bollywood.

The super star was in Mumbai and he showed ‘Endhiran - the Robot’ to his friend, guide and philosopher Amitabh Bachchan and his other friends in Bollywood like Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Urmila Matondkar, Shriya Saran, Hema Malini, Vrinda Rai, S. Shankar, Kiran Rao, Karan Johar, Sunny Deol, Yash Chopra and many other celebrities.

After watching the movie all the stars including the Big B was nothing but awe struck came back speech less.

Amitabh has said “I went to see the event of the season - ROBOT! Rajini had called yesterday from Chennai, was holding a show in Mumbai and as was his tradition wanted me to come over to see it along with other friends. And so we went and so we remained awe struck on what transpired and so we came back speechless on the experience. Aishwarya looked smashing and danced like she had never danced before. Rajini … what can one say for this man. He is just unbelievable. The film is a roller coaster ride of fun and ecstasy and events of mammoth proportions.
Amitabh further said “An incredible experience it was. Rajini was incredible, Aishwarya was colorful and danced like a dream and content and delivery was simply extraordinary.”

The man perfect Aamir Khan said after the movie that he wanted to ‘eat his brain’ - Shankars that is - to know how Shankar managed the awesome film.

So the first real Indian International film has arrived.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60539.html

Some Pics of Soundarya's Engagement :D

Abhi and Ash at the Engagement :D <3

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor at the Engagement! :D

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/23396.html

Whos who at Soundarya's wedding

Soundarya Rajinikanth and Ashwin wed early this morning (September 3rd, 2010) at the Rani Meyyammai Hall in Chennai. All the male members of the Rajinikanth family including, the Superstar, his eldest son-in-law Dhanush and co-brother YG Mahendran were sporting a turban. The bride groom was dressed up in a traditional Brahmin style dhoti and angawastram and had a turban. Soundarya looked stunning in the customary Brahmin-wear Madisar type saree.

The event was well attended by a host of celebrities including Kamal Haasan and Gauthami, Suhasini and Mani Ratnam, Bhagyaraj and Poornima, Radhika and Sarath Kumar, K Balachander, Vaiko, and Vijayakumar and family.

Source:http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-10-01/soundarya-rajinikanth-ashwin-03-09-10.html

A really good comparison review of Raavanan and Raavan! :)

RAAVAN (BEERA) & RAAVANAN (VEERA) COMPARISON REVIEW

I always have faith in Abhishek Bachchan, eversince Mani Ratnam kind of re-launch him in Yuva as that “anti-hero” we all appreciate. People started recognizing Abhishek Bachchan as an actor rather than an ordinary man with 10 movie flops , who was is Amitabh Bachchan’s son. He, himself reassured his audience that whenever he does a film with Mani Ratnam it will always be THE MOVIE TO WATCH ! I couldn’t agree more. He gave us YUVA & GURU. Now the character of Beera in the film Raavan makes Abhishek Bachchan look like a sinister. Nothing new there- but he lack that big OOMPH to play Beera. I was disappointed with the film,and the only finger i can point to now is because of Abhishek Bachchan. Now this is a first, because i’ve all praises for this man -but he should not have played Beera.

WHY ?

Yes, i mentioned on my last review of “Raavan” that Abhishek Bachchan gave us something new, he bypass all his other conventional roles- and i applaud him for that. He’s brave to do another anti-hero role with Mani Ratnam. I think he didn’t defined the character as strongly as Vikram ( who played Veera in the tamil version ). As an actor you have got to find and create your own “WALK”, “TALK”, “MOVEMENT(s)”, Don’t start your character off with a name or a physical description. You got to Walk The Talk. If you understand your character well the audience will follow you throughout that journey. Abhishek did not became Beera, he PLAYED BEERA. His reactions to all situation was similar to when he’s being sad/angry/crazy or even vulnerable. So he got me confused.

Funny how i enjoyed watching Veera Than Beera. Funny how i even laugh at Vikram even though i don’t understand a word he’s saying. Funny how i preferred the tamil version than the hindi version. (WITH NO SUBTITLE).

Raavanan Veera

I don’t understand a word in tamil, nor have i watched a tamil film. The whole visceral effect in this film differs from hindi cinema. The cast was solid, and there WAS a STORY. There was a PLOT. How strange ? I think it helps me better understand their character and acting more, without busy reading the subtitile. I did not miss an action, a twitch or a spasm from any of the characters. Aishwarya Rai was so true to the charcter Ragini, because Vikram, Veera allowed her to [take and receive] in other terms to react to the situation and to react when ever Veera annoys the hell out of her. I understand Veera’s character completely. There’s an intention in his actions. Why did he shout ? Why did he lose control ? Most importantly why he kidnapped Ragini, and fell in love with her after ? when you understand that character so strongly nothing else matters.

A weak plot becomes an extension to that rock solid character. And i have to especially mention his essence and importance in the film. How i keep addressing that less is more. The lesser you give in, the more the audience will receive. Don’t spoonfeed us. We’re not babies ! And Vikram- my clothes hats off to you, you sexy beast you Whenever he speaks, there’s truth in whatever he says. It’s so rare to find an actor as sincere as Vikram. I have not watched his previous tamil films- but i think i’ve fallen in love with Vikram acting as Veera!

CAN I TALK ABOUT THE MUD PLEASE !

Abhishek looks like he wore an over the top eye liner and make up saying “Hey! Look at me , yes i’m dirty, i got mud all over me”. Too literal perhaps ? Like i said, i don’t need to be spoon fed.

On the other hand, Vikram looks like he’s one of the tribes. The leader of the tribes. The Veera in all Raavanan. I mean,it’s a character choice on how much mud you want to be in your face. But please KEEP IT REAL. Be truthful. Abhishek looks like he’s making a mockery out of himself. Vikram looks like he blended with the other cast in the song ! Watch the video below. I think you’ll get a rough idea what i meant.

I still love and respect Abhishek. He’s brave, too brave ! But this role ? – NOT FOR HIM!

Oh! and the tamil DEV -Prithviraj Sukumaran. All i can say is Aishwarya Rai is one lucky Bi#%* ! When Prithviraj as Dev and Vikram as Veera fought on that bridge- i was all eyes, ears, mouth and nose.TWO hot guys fighting on the bridge. No fire can be as hot as both of them ! Yes- sadly, i’m still a sucker for hot looking celebrities. I still succumb to them. Fast forward to 3.35min. You can thank me later

GO WATCH RAAVANAN IF YOU HAVE NOT! You don’t want to miss this brilliant piece of cinema. If you have not read my review on Raavan, CLICK HERE

Source: http://tinselgurus.net/2010/06/30/raavan-beera-raavanan-veera-comparison-review/

for the videos mentioned please go to the source :)