Monday, December 16, 2013

Ranbir Kapoor Birthday

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Bollywood's 'Rockstar' Ranbir Kapoor celebrates his 31st birthday.

Though the actor confesses that he is 'shy', by all means his life. Over the time Ranbir Kapoor has received accolades for his performances.

Some Intersting Facts about him :-


1. Ranbir Kapoor was born to actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh on September 28 in Mumbai. He is the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and the grandson of actor-director Raj Kapoor. His elder sister, Riddhima Kapoor (born 1980) is an interior and fashion designer. His paternal cousins Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor are both actresses.

2. Ranbir Kapoor went to Bombay Scottish School. He was a 'naughty kid', who was 'least interested in studies and would always get punished by my teachers'. Ranbir Kapoor also said that at school he was potentially never good at dramatics and was sometimes given one-line roles. "My mother used to cry three times a year and that is when my report card used to come. I always passed but was always in the bottom five and got marks in 50s," he said.

3. Ranbir Kapoor in an interview had disclosed that the troubled marriage between his parents deeply affected him as a child. And it was his early experience of discordant family relations that built a 'reservoir of emotions' in him.

4. Ranbir Kapoor confessed that while growing up, he was 'petrified' of his father, a fact reiterated by Rishi Kapoor. He also admitted that he shares a much closer relationship with his mother.

5. After completing his 10th (Senior Secondary) Ranbir travelled to America to assist his father on his directorial debut 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen' (1999), where he developed a closer bond with him.

6. Ranbir Kapoor is undoubtedly Bollywood's heartthrob and in six years he has carved his image as a Lover-boy'.

7. Ranbir Kapoor was first romantically in a serious relationship with his 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' actress Deepika Padukone.

8. The two began dating when they met on the sets of the film in 2008 and split after a year. It was widely believed that Ranbir's mother Neetu Kapoor was the reason the couple broke up. However, Ranbir clarified on the sets of a TV show that the case was not so. "My mother is also very fond of Deepika Padukone . So, at least this was not the reason for the split," he had said.

9. Ranbir and Deepika say that despite their break-up the two continue to be good friends. "We have been friends since our break-up and shall continue to remain friends," Deepika said. The two recently did a successful movie ' Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' this year.

10. Ranbir Kapoor was next linked to his 'Rockstar' actress Nargis Fakhri and Kingfisher model Angela Johnson. However these rumours died as soon as they came as Ranbir was next linked to another co-star Katrina Kaif.

11. Ranbir Kapoor rumoured to be dating his 'Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani' actress Katrina Kaif. In August this year, Ranbir and Katrina's pictures holidaying in Ibiza, Spain.

12. Apart from the pictures it is believed that in an incident Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have been sighted in an autorickshaw drive after late in Mumbai.

13. The couple has also been spotted arriving together at director Karan Johar's birthday party this year.

14. However, Ranbir who said in an interview that Katrina is 'very special' to him, has neither denied nor confirmed about their current relationship status.

Professional Life:

1. while pursuing a film-making course in New York, Ranbir Kapoor directed and starred in two short films (entitled 'Passion to Love' and 'India 1964'). He then worked as an assistant director to Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the 2005 film 'Black'. In an interview Ranbir said: "I was getting beaten up, abused, doing everything from cleaning the floor to fixing the lights from 7 am to 4 am, but I was learning every day.". He confessed that his main motive for assisting on the film was to ensure that Sanjay Leela Bhansali liked him enough to cast him as an actor for his next project.

2. Ranbir Kapoor made his Bollywood debut in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya' alongside Sonam Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. In an interview, Ranbir said that his role in 'Sawariyaa' was to pay a "conscious tribute" to his grandfather Raj Kapoor. Saawariya failed to make its mark on the Box Office. However, He did fetch the Filmfare Award for Male Debut that year.

3. Ranbir Kapoor was next seen in Yash Raj  Films 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' which was his first commercial success. Ranbir Kapoor romanced not one or two but three actresses – Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba – in the the film. Ranbir broke up with Deepika Padukone soon after this film.

4. In 2009 Ranbir Kapoor featured in three films – 'Wake Up Sid', 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani', and 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'.

5. This year Ranbir won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performances all three films.

6. In 2010, Prakash Jha's political thriller 'Raajneeti' gave Ranbir Kapoor a new persona altogether. His role a conniving politician was a departure from the 'lover boy image' that he was famous for. The film was critically acclaimed with reviewers saying that 'Rajneeti' belonged to Ranbir. The same year, Ranbir Kapoor collaborated with Priyanka Chopra for 'Anjaana Anjaani', which was a box office disaster.

7. Ranbir Kapoor also did a special item number in Salman Khan's production 'Chillar Party' (2011).

8. Ranbir Kapoor's popularity reached its height with Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar' in 2011.'Rockstar' earned Ranbir Kapoor immense praise form critics and audience. In addition, the film was one of the top-grossing Indian films of the year.

9. Ranbir Kapoor's role of a pained musician earned him Best Actor and Best Actor (Critics) trophies at the 57th Filmfare Awards ceremony, along with Best Actor awards at Screen and IIFA.

10. Ranbir Kapoor revealed that he lived with a Jat family in Pitam Pura and "studied their mannerisms" to prepare for his role. He also learnt to play the guitar and practised extensively at A.R. Rahman's studio.

11. More appreciation came Ranbir Kapoor's way with critically acclaimed  'Barfi!', where he played the role of a deaf and mute. 'Barfi!' received praise from the critics, and the performances of the three lead actors (Ranbir, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D'Cruz) were appreciated by all.

12. International magazine Variety noted that "Ranbir, like his famous actor-director grandfather Raj Kapoor, channels Chaplin in tone and affect".

13. Barfi!' was Ranbir Kapoor's first release to earn over Rs 1 billion at the domestic box office.

14. For his portrayal, Ranbir Kapoor was inspired by the work of actors Roberto Benigni, charlie chaplin Charlie Chaplin, and his grandfather Raj Kapoor. With 'Barfi!' Ranbir Kapoor won second consecutive Best Actor awards at the Screen, and IIFA Award ceremonies

15. Ranbir Kapoor achieved further success when he reunited with director Ayan Mukerji and ex-girlfriend Deepika Paukone in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. Ranbir's pairing with Deepika, after their highly publicised break-up, led to a strong buzz surrounding the film's release.

16. In an interview Ranbir Kapoor said that he found his character (Bunny) to be an extension of his real self and thus the biggest challenge in playing the role was to use his own experiences as references... 'without making it boring'.

17. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' eventually opened to record-breaking collections, and emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time with earnings of over Rs 3 billion and Ranbir's third consecutive commercial success in three years.

18. Ranbir Kapoor's second release of 2013 'Besharam' will hit theatres in October 2nd. The film's USP is that it brings Ranbir Kapoor together with his parents Rishi and Neetu kapoor on screen.

19. He has two other films in production for a 2014 release – Vicky Singh's romantic thriller 'Roy', co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez and Arjun Rampal, and Anurag Kashyap's period film 'Bombay Velvet' alongside Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar.

20. Ranbir Kapoor is also set to launch a production company in a collaboration with his 'Barfi!' director Anurag Basu named Picture Shuru Productions. Their first production 'Jagga Jasoos' will feature Ranbir Kapoor and his rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif.

On his birthday, we wish Ranbir luck in all his endeavours.


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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Jackpot Review

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STAR : 3 
Kaizad Gustad, who wowed moviegoers with BOMBAY BOYS, but got it all wrong with BOOM, returns to tell a story after a hiatus. Is his new endeavour, JACKPOT, sharp and intelligent like his first film?

JACKPOT is a thriller with comic one-liners and crazy characters, set entirely in Goa against the backdrop of casino boats. An amateur gang of young Goan con artists plan the perfect con -- no nuksaan, no pareshan. However, it doesn't take long for them to discover that a reverse con has been played back on them...

JACKPOT starts off with a title track that seems highly inspired from the opening credits of a Bond film... also reminiscent of the one in SHAAN. Soon thereafter, we are introduced to the characters, with multiple subplots adding to the mystery... and confusion. Kaizad doesn't spill the beans at the outset and the non-linear depiction of happenings that constantly switch back and forth leave you confused, making you wonder, what's Kaizad up to? Actually, with multiple cons being played simultaneously, the viewer is at a loss when trying to figure out what the original con was.

However, Kaizad links the uneven subplots wonderfully in the second half. With a run time of approx 1.40 hours, the post-interval portions move feverishly and the unanswered questions get an answer. The writing is smart, the pacing is just right, the twists and turns in the narrative are sharp and the culmination catches you completely unaware. Kaizad serves an intelligent thriller, while the DoP does justice to his vision, capturing the lush green spots, grey skies and the downpour with precision. The background score too gives the film an edge.

Kaizad also integrates the songs smartly in the narrative and the romantic track filmed on Sachiin and Sunny, 'Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse', stays in your memory. Having said that, the romantic scenes between the lead pair aren't too convincing. Also, the pacing in the first half is quite erratic.

Sachiin certainly manages to pull off a more convincing job as an actor this time. Sunny also shows a marked improvement in her performance. Naseeruddin Shah is, as always, tremendous. Makrand Deshpande does a stellar job of playing the laidback cop, getting the local dialect right. Bharath, who has a humber of South Indian films to his credit, makes his Hindi debut with JACKPOT. He's first-rate.

On the whole, JACKPOT proves to be an interesting watch with a sharp and clever second half.
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Are Amitabh-Rekha together on screen again?

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Superstar Amitab Bachan  has rubbished reports suggesting that he is in talks to star opposite veteran actress Rekha in a YRF film.

According to reports, Aditya Chopra was said to bring Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan on-screen together again. The two last worked in 1981 hit 'Silsila'.

"I am not doing it. I read it (media report) but there is no truth to it. But if you know anybody there (at YRF) then suggest my name. As today it is difficult to get work," the legendary actor said at a function here.

Earlier, producer Firoz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee were keen to get Bachchan and Rekha together in their upcoming movie 'Welcome Back'. But things did not work out.

Meanwhile, Big B would be seen in a special appearance for Sanjay Dutt Productions' 'Hasmukh Pighal Gaya'. He has performed to the iconic Raj Kapoor song 'Kisiki Muskuraahton Pe Ho Nisaar, Kisi Ka Dard Mil Sake...' from the film 'Anari'.

"It is a film for Sanjay Dutt Productions. There is a situation in the film, where the hero of the film sings a song and I get into in that song," he said.
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Hritik Roshan Divorce

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Bollywood actor HRITIK ROSHAN announced on Friday that his wife Sussanne had decided to leave him.
“Sussanne has decided to separate from me and end our 17-year relationship (13 years of marriage). This is a very trying time for the entire family and I request the media and the people to grant us our privacy at this time.

I do not wish this news to disempower my fans and the people about the institution of marriage in any way. I am a firm believer in this institution and respect and honour it at the highest level,” he said in a statement. "I thank my fans for all the concern and prayers for my health. My treatment is going fine.
I should be able to resume my life in every way very soon,” Hrithik, who underwent surgery for a clot in his brain last month, said.

The two were childhood sweethearts and had a dream wedding after a four-year romance. They have two sons, Hrehaan, 7, and Hridaan, 5. Rumours of trouble in their relationship began to surface with Bollywood gossip linking Hrithik to Mexican actress Barabara Mori. Hrithik's hectic work schedule added to the troubles.

Sussanne herself was subsequently linked with her and Hrithik’s friend Arjun Rampal. She left the Roshan family home three months ago and is currently staying in an apartment with their two children.
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Monday, November 11, 2013

Deepika Padukone Birthday

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Birthday: 5th January, 1986
Zodiac: Capricorn

Awards: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
Trivia: Deepika Padukone played state level badminton till the 10th standard.
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Some Unknown Fact :

1. Deepika Padukone was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her family moved to Bangalore, India, when she was eleven months old.
2. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a retired badminton player of international repute, and her mother is a travel agent.
3. Padukone also has a younger sister, Anisha.

4. Deepika attended Sophia High School in Bangalore, and completed her pre-university studies at Mount Carmel College Bangalore.

5. While in high school she played badminton at the state level.However, she was not keen on pursuing a career as a badminton player.

6. Everyone that she was marked for name n fame and the world of glamour.

7. Deepika was openly dating Ranbir kapoor, and had his initials tattooed at back of her neck. The couple later broke off.

8. Deepika Padukone has appeared in several print and television commercials like Liril, Limca and Close-up.

9. She was the brand ambassador for Jewels of India, a jewellery exhibition and the also face of Maybelline, an international brand.

10. She also appeared in the 2006 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar.

11. In 2006 itself, Deepika made her cinematic debut in the Kannada film Aishwarya opposite actor Upendra. The very next year, Deepika made a successful Bollywood debut with Farah Khan’s blockbuster Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

12. Deepika was then seen romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno opposite Ranbir Kapoor and alongside Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba. The film performed reasonably well at the box office.

13. In 2009, she was once again seen in a double-role along with Akshay Kumar in Chandni Chowk To China. Next she was paired with Saif Ali Khan in Love Aaj Kal. The movie was well received at the box office.
14. In 2010, she had a total of five releases; Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Lafangey Parindey, Break Ke Baad and period film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se. Deepika was seen in Desi Boyz and Aarakshan in 2011; while Desi Boyz did well at the box-office the latter failed to do so.

15. She was perfoming well in Race 2 , Everyone like her in the role and in new look in Cocktail and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express.

16. Now her upcoming movie RamLeela will be blockbuster at box office. Well we wish her "Good Luck" Deepika for future.

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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Mallika Soul Mate

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Mallika and Vijay are Together


Mallika's search of a soulmate came to an end Friday in the dating reality TV show "The Bachelorette India - + Mere Khayalon Ki", aired on Life ok  after the actresses chose Singh as the king of her heart.

After winning, model Vijay Singh, winner of "+The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika", actress Mallika Sherawat may come here on a vacation together.

"We are planning to spend some time together off camera to understand each other," Singh, who is from Dharamsala, told IANS.

"I am planning to return to my hometown (Dharamsala) for a few days Nov 14," Singh said over phone from Pune.

Singh, 24, said in the finale episode of the show: "From now on I will always be there for you. I will do whatever I can to keep you happy."

Singh, who became Mallika's dream man after defeating 29 contestants, said Mallika Sherawat is heading to Los Angeles Los Angeles for a shooting schedule soon.

"After her return to India, we are likely to go for a holiday. It can be of 10 days or more. Even during the shooting of the show, we got enough time to understand each other," he said, adding "she can even come to Dharamsala for a holiday break".

"Choosing a soulmate at this point in time is too immature. That was in screen only, not in real life. He still has miles to go," she said on being asked about his marriage plans.

Before working for this reality show, Singh, who passed graduation from a local college, was a TV anchor.

"Since his school days, he has an interest in modelling and fashion designing. He prefers to spend most of his time in a gym," she added.

Singh, whose father retired from Himachal Pradesh's directorate of health, pipped Karan Sagoo, an NRI restaurant owner from London, in the final round of the TV show.
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