Kareena Kapoor The New Face of Kurkure

Kareena Kapoor has been appointed by the PepsiCo foods India as the new brand ambassador for its famous Kurkure range of snack foods.

Juhi Chawla had been the face of Kurkure for 5 years but she hasn’t been replaced by Kareena. Kareena will endorse Kurkure’s sub-range Desi Beats.A source reveals,”Kareena, being the face of the young, Gen-Next India has been roped in to promote ‘Kurkure Desi Beats’. In fact the TVC has Kareena playing a character similar to popular story book character ‘Cinderella’.She is shown as the maid of the house, while her stepsisters have all the fun. The ‘desi’ twist in the story is when singer Ila Arun comes to the rescue as her godmother.She offers Kareena a packet of ‘Kurkure Desi Beats’ to spice up her life. The Englishmen and her stepsisters are having a boring dance, when ‘desi’ girl Kareena arrives in Indian attire and adds the much needed spark to the party. The ad film ends with the tagline - ‘No Fun, Without Desipann’.”

Thats our Desi Girl!

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Pictures

Shahrukh Khan is sporting two different looks in his forthcoming film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi which is releasing on 12th December.A source reveals, “Aditya Chopra had written the role of Anushka Sharma with Preity Zinta in mind but since Preity is above 35 years old and couldn’t fit the bill. They decided to drop her and take Sonam Kapoor instead. But Shahrukh wasn’t comfortable in romancing his fellow co-star Anil Kapoor’s daughter so they dropped her again and cast Anushka Sharma.”

Lata Mangeshkar cries for Mumbai

Melody queen of India, Lata Mangeshkar, reveals that the disaster that struck Mumbai recently is the most disturbing phase of her life as she wept almost 300 times in those three terrifying days.Lata says, “I can’t express my emotion in words. I never felt so disturbed in my life. I have been watching TV constantly for the last three days wept and 300 times.”The legendary singer adds,  “I had a premonition that after Gujarat and Delhi, Mumbai could be the next target. Even I discussed it with my family members. I never imagined something like this can happen.”“I don’t think this is the last attack by terrorists. We have to become more careful and cautionary.”We all are going through the same ordeal Lataji, and we hope to bounce back and up our security forces to avoid any such further incidents.

Akshay Kumar gets Jumbo

Check out the movie wallpaper of Animated film Jumbo. Akshay Kumar lends his voice to the elephant Jumbo.

Soha on her films

Soha Ali Khan who will be shortly seen opposite veteran Irrfan Khan in upcoming comedy Dil Kabaddi will be seen donning the role of a cosmetic surgeon who has strange obsessiveness for cleanliness.Soha says, “When you have done one kind of role, you obviously want to do something else. My idea is to play a character or to have a scene or an emotion or a moment in a film, whereby you can perform or do something different.”Soha when asked what kind of movies she prefers, says, “It’s difficult to specify one thing, but I appreciate working with directors like Rituparno Ghosh and Sudhir Mishra who make female-oriented films.“All their women are strong, ambitious and passionate and that needs to be more accurately reflected in Indian films. Bollywood is slowly perhaps getting there but still not there.”Watch out this bold yet innocent actress in her flick Dil Kabaddi releasing on December 5.

Terrorists Kill Ashish’s Sister; Celina Gives Details

Celina Jaitley is a very good friend of Ashish Chaudhary and his wife Smita Bangargi. Ashish Chaudhary’s sister and his brother-in-law who where taken as hostages in the Mumbai’s Oberoi Trident Hotel on Wednesday have been killed by the terrorists among many others.Celina Jaitley tells us more, “I didn’t know Ashish’s sister that well. But I know that they all doted on her and her husband. What a terrible tragedy. Where will all this end?”“One girl from his sister’s dinner group had run out and somehow fled from the attack out of the hotel. However, she was heavily sedated and Ashish couldn’t get any information from her and kept hoping against hope,” Celina said.“Poor Ashish. He rushed to the hospital, only to see it wasn’t his sister. His hopes were dashed as hours turned into days.”Security forces revealed that almost all the diners at the Trident’s restaurant Tiffins were killed by the terrorists.

Our condolences to Ashish Chaudhary for his loss.

Riteish helps Ruslaan

Riteish Deshmukh has made a strong foothold in Bollywood owing to his funny bone and now he is helping new comer like Ruslaan by easing their nervousness on the first day of his shoot.

On the very first day for the shooting of Nikhil Advani’s Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, Ruslaan a trained dancer, kept on forgetting his steps, however Riteish came to his rescue.Ruslaan says, “But all thanks to Ritiesh Deshmukh. “RD saw that I was damn uncomfortable with the steps. I mean the choreography was great but it wasn’t my style.That’s when Ritesh asked choreographers Bosco and Caeser to change them. I think it was such a nice and thoughtful gesture.”

Well Ruslaan must be seriously in awe of his senior now.

Priyanka’s ideal man

Priyanka Chopra in Dostana was constantly wooed by both Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham.

When asked which actor was more of her type, she says, “Neither!”Then goes on adding, Both!” “John is very sweet and good-natured.So, I’d like that quality of his in my man, and Abhishek’s energy and sense of humor is enviable. It’d be nice if my guy could have as wicked a sense of humor.” Is certain Harman listening to Piggy-Chops demands?

Jiah Khan banegi Astronaut

Jiah Khan, who will be soon seen sharing screen space with Aamir Khan in Ghajini revealed her strong desire of becoming an astronaut.Jiah says, “Yes there was a time when I was seriously thinking of being an astronaut and explore the universe, but here I am! A star,”Jiah revealed that she is still in love with astronomy and hence pursuing the subject,  “I am studying astronomy and archaeology. In my spare time I study planetary changes and constellations as well as ancient history of art an artifacts.”She adds, “I am studying the subjects because I want to know more about the universe and history of the world,”Well looks like this newbie is ready to conquer all stars.

Madhur fascinated by Mugdha

Mugdha Godse impressed one and all by her great screen presence in Fashion and now Madhur has included her again for his next flick Jail.

Although Jail is all about men, but Mugdha has an important role in the flick. Apparently Madhur has told Mugdha not to reveal much about her role.When quizzed, Mugdha did not comment on it, saying, “I can’t comment on it, you will have to ask Madhur about it. I am happy that my work has been appreciated the in Fashion.”She adds, “Madhur is a talented filmmaker and I would like to work with him again.”Well looks like life is going very Madhur (sweet) for Mugdha

Bollywood Actors’ Take on Terrorist Attack On Mumbai

Mumbai has seen probably the worst terrorist attack in the last two decades and everyone is talking about it. Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan have expressed their concerns on their blogs and here is what some of the others have said -

“I am in total disbelief and shock! It is high time the govt stops appealling to us to remain calm after such things happen. It is no point remaining calm. It is now time to react! I have been glued my television set all night watching it all unfold. I think it is a failure of our Intelligence department,” said Farhan Akhtar.

While Sonu Sood said, “It’s horrible. I could not get a wink of sleep last nite. What is the world coming to? What a cowardly act it is. Killing the innocent will get them nowhere. It has been shocking. Last nite I was attending an event at the Marriot when I heard the news. We left early. It’s a shame that a few of them are killing people randomly for their own needs. What will they achieve by doing all this? I pray for all the people who have been held hostages. I hope they will be out soon.”

“It’s been a terrible night. I have not slept the whole night. One of my good friends was stuck in Oberoi when it all began. She gave me a call at 2 am and sounded very scared. But luckily she managed to escape out after that. With all this things happening around at regular intervals, the world no longer seems a safe place. This disaster has literally brought our Mumbai to a grinding halt,” sighed Prachi Desai.

Celina Jaitley said, “I was glued to the TV all night. I couldn’t sleep a wink. My dad was in a state of panic and kept on calling from Lebanon wondering what was happening to all of us! Throughout our ordeal, I was continuously in touch with my family and friends.”

Oye Lucky Lucky Oye Movie Review

Oye Lucky Lucky Oye is very very intelligent film bound to be underestimated and ignored for the lack of big stars and exotic locations. The depth in the film’s plot, setting and narrative under the surface of a comedy really amazed me.One critic said, “Oye Lucky…” is a sly, shimmering mirror of a dysfunctional society always craving for more… not knowing where the greed to be upwardly mobile finally ends. The all-consuming impulses of the Indian middle-class, their craving to be seen on television and their desire to be heard above the daily din is used really well by director Bannerje.

The narration is miraculously liberated from the claustrophobia of middle-class ambitions to take us on a joyous bumpy caper ride. Not for a second do we feel the weight of the morality tale that lurks under the crowded front of the middleclass need and greed.”

Its a story of Lucky who grows up desiring everything that his childhood did not offer him at the suburbs of Delhi. He becomes a thief there by.

Unlike other crime capers, the director doesn’t want to justify Lucky, nor does he want us to judge him. He just keeps unfolding the story in which Lucky’s life as a thief is neither glamorous nor too much fun. Its not even squalid.

Abhay Deol does full justice to his role. He  is definitely one of the most underrated actors in the industry. Paresh Rawal is like wine and gets better and even better with every film. Every movie is like his best performance so far and that way I think he has even better to come.
I don’t want to give away too much. Go watch this film to see how an intelligent filmmaker can come up with an intelligent film break stereotypes and shunning cliches with the most simple ingredients.

Worth a dekho!

Rating - 3.5/5

Sorry Bhai Movie Review

Interesting films to watch this weekend. Sorry Bhai is one of them. Onir once again proves that his best skill is sensitive handling of turbulent relationships.”‘Sorry Bhai’ is the story of how a shy but charming young scientist Siddharth Mathur (Sharman Joshi), who travels to Mauritius for his elder brother Harshvardhan’s (Sanjay Suri) wedding, finds himself irressistably drawn to his brother’s fiancée Aaliyah (Chitrangda Singh) who also experiences the same feelings. They try their best to douse these feelings, but they keep coming back with renewed vigor, leading to several complications,” says Onir.Performances are amazing. Boman and Shabana need to special praise for their performances. They are actors par excellence. They have the same Honeymood Travels Chemistry between them which is a delight to watch. Shabana’s scenes with fiesty Chitrangada are also entertaining. Much subtle and enjoyable than telly’s saas-bahu drama.Chitrangada is one actress who I dunno why we dont see in mainstream cinema. She is beautiful, she is sexy and she is an amazing actress - she can definitely give all our reigning queens a run for their money. She is a wonderful mix of Smita Patel’s rawness, Shabana Azmi’s fiery and Tabu’s honesty.

Overall, this a movie that you should definitely watch after a cosy dinner on a chilly November Sunday, savouring a hot mug of coffee.

Rating 3/5

Sonali Bendre A Happy Home Bird

 

We’ve seen the gorgeous Sonali Bendre on come back to small screen as a stylish judge at the Indian Idol show. The lady as pretty and gorgeous as ever yet she has no plans of making a comeback to Bollywood. She is very much happy being a home bird and a yummy mummy for her son.“Nothing will make me come back to films. My three-year-old needs me more. I want to be home for my child. I’m definitely not looking at a commitment that will take me away from home,” said Sonali.Thats sad! Wish we could see her sizzle on screen all over again!

Ghajini Music Review

Ghajini’s music album has been finally released. Couldn’t wait to hear the full version of Guzarish when I saw its trailer with Aamir Khan looking his best with his six-pack abs and chiseled chest singing in the middle of the desert.As expected Ghajini’s music is good. It is similar to A.R Rahman’s recent compositions like Taare Zameen Par, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Yuvvraaj and Adah. The lyrics were penned down by Prasoon Joshi, as in Taare Zameen Par and an obvious influence of Gulzar sahab’s imagery and lyrical style is seen.The first song of the album called Guzarish is an extremely romantic number. Javed Ali as a vocalist offers a new fresh feel to the song. While we have Sonu Nigam humming in the background.The second song is Kaise Mujhe a rythmic number with soul-touching lyrics with Benny Dayal and Shreya Goshal singing the great composition to perfection. This is one song you would feel like dedicating your soul-mate.Aye Bachchoo sounds wierd out of the context of the film. It rather comes as a shock after the soulful Kaise Mujhe.Latoo brings forth Shreya Goshal’s versatility as a singer who sing all kinds of songs with great ease and perfection. This song has a gentle mix of hip hop and soft music. Its a foot tapping and a jazzy track.The last song is Behka which is more appealing visually with Aamir Khan in six different avataar. Its an average song otherwise.On the whole Ghajini’s music album offers you refreshing and entertaining film music that will grow on you eventually as you keep hearing it.

Its a must buy.

Cosmopolitan Awards 2008 for Fun and Fearless

On 26th November, the Cosmopolitan magazine hosted an Award function for the most fun and fearless people in India.Amongst celebrities, Ranbir Kapoor and Bipasha Basu won the awards for Most Fun Actors while Sushmita Sen and Shahrukh Khan won awards for Most Fearless Actors. Farah Khan was the Most Fun Director and Sania Mirza was awarded the Most Fearless Sportsperson awards.