Top Bollywood News: March 2009

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Shazahn will debut opposite Ranbir

Well, that’s the name of another lucky girl who will share screen with the hottest newcomer of bollywood. If reports are true, Shazahn Padamsee, daughter of famous ad-guru-cum-theatre personality Alque Padmasee and pop star Sharon Prabhakar, will make her dream debut in Bollywood soon.

Shazahn, who has been auditioning for several roles for quite some time, is reported to have clinched the lead role opposite Ranbir Kapoor in an upcoming Yash Raj Films production directed by Shimit Amin .

Many a heroines auditioned for the next venture of Chak De fame director Shimit Amin, and the crew selected Shazahn, who, according to them, had the right particulars.

For over a span of months, Yash Raj has been auditioning actors for the leading lady's role. There are very few young actors who would fit the bill of a leading lady opposite Ranbir. After weeks of auditioning, it seems that Yash Raj has settled down on Shazahn Padamsee, thanks to her credentials.

Ask Shazahn about this and you have a surprise 'wow' for an answer. She is surprised at how information regarding her role reached the media. On further insistence, she says, I have gone for a lot of film auditions and this was one of those. But there has not been any confirmation yet. It would be wrong on my part to talk about it, because the production house would get quite upset about it.
Smilingly, the to-be-star adds, I am getting a lot of offers and I am considering a few of them. When I sign my first one, I will definitely let you know.

You may recollect that Shimit Amin, director of the yet-to-be-named flick, rose to fame with the previous YRF production Chak De India. Earlier, it was rumoured that Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor may be roped in for the film. But now, reports say only Ranbir has been signed for the movie. Hope the movie hits the floors soon and Shazahn has a dream debut in Bollywood.

Bollywood desperate for a hit in 2009

It's not just the big banners that are failing at a regular rate this year. If CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA, BILLU and DELHI 6 have turned out to be hugely disappointing, then even smaller films haven't been able to capitalize much on the open market. Something which has been reflected with the release of KISSE PYAAR KAROON and SIDDHARTH - THE PRISONER.

None of the two films had much of a competition at the box office since not just did they have an open week ahead for themselves, there
wasn't much competition from DELHI 6 either that has seen a constant decline over the last few days. Still, both the films that belong to comic and drama genre respectively fell on their face at the box office with near to negligible collections.

While KISSE PYAAR KAROON was dated and had released sans much fanfare (even the stars didn't have much to talk about during the film's promotion), SIDDHARTH - THE PRISONER, primarily a festival film till now, saw a sudden release at the theaters.

Result? There was just no excitement amongst the audience to watch any of the two films. Infact, the audience which didn't really have much problems with Arshad Warsi's last slapstick comedy GOLMAAL RETURNS was just in no mood to venture into theaters for KISSE PYAAR KAROON which also starred Ashish Vidharthi and Yash Tonk along with Udita Goswami. The dated feel was on-your-face and post the fall of numerous biggies in the last few weeks, a walk into the theaters was too much to expect from audience.

On the other hand SIDDHARTH - THE PRISONER came virtually unannounced with zero buzz, hype and promotion. It made a silent entry and will died a silent death. The name Rajat Kapoor hasn't been good enough to attract the audience and the result is crystal clear with the film neither finding good reviews coming its way nor any audience

Then came 13B, Aloo Chat, Gulaal and Barah Aana. Except 13B, none has left an impact.

We are waiting for Akshay Kumar's 8X10 Tasveer, Bobby Deol's Ek - The Power Of One and Preity Zinta's Videsh...Heaven on Earth in the month. As from 3rd April, producers guild has decided not to release any film and the strike may last long.

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Big B’s hidden secret revealed to Aamir

Aamir Khan is surely lucky…not just for he is a superstar. We are talking about something more interesting.The actor is the only one in the whole Mumbai city to have witnessed megastar Big B's startling new look in his forthcoming film Paa.

What happened was that Aamir made a surprise visit last week to the Big B at Film City, while he was shooting for R. Balakrishnan's Paa that also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan . Interestingly, Abhishek is playing father to Big B in the film.

Visitors are strictly not allowed on the film's sets, but Aamir was soon escorted to Amitabh's make-up van. Balakrishna, who is popularly known as Balki, is skeptical about his leading man's looks being leaked out and he swore Aamir to secrecy.

"We don't allow a single visitor, not even close relatives or friends of crew members on the set. Phones of course are a complete no-no,"
Balki said. The secret behind the Amitabh's make-up is none other than international make-up artist ,Stephan Dupuis, who did Robin Williams' make-up in Mrs. Doubtfire. And he takes a good four hours to get it correct. While Aamir got a look at Big B's unique never-before look, Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor who dropped in the next day were not that lucky. While Sanjay met up with Amitabh when he was not in his special get-up and costume, Ranbir had to be turned away after being appeased by a photograph of the Bachchan senior's look .

Balki, who has earlier worked with Amitabh in Cheeni Kum, says he will soon move the shooting of Paa to Malaysia to protect the actor's look from prying eyes not because they require a foreign location. But because they need to shoot without the fear and embarrassment of visitors."We can't afford to take any risks. If Mr. Bachchan's look leaks out, the plot is out. In any case Aamir is a man who understands the exigencies of cinema. He will hardly be expected to leak the look out," he added.

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Anushka Sharma Biography

Anushka Sharma who was born in 1989 in Bangalore, Karnataka grew up dreaming of becoming a super model. Anushka Sharma finally realized her dreams at the age of eighteen.

She was the hot find of internationally acclaimed Goan fashion designer Wendell Rodricks. He spotted her while she was moving around in a clothes showroom in Bangalore. Their chance meeting resulted in her moving to Mumbai.

Anushka Sharma began her modeling career at the Lakme Fashion Week and was a show-stopper at Wendell Rodricks Les Vamps Show. Within a year this absolute 5' 9"stunner became a sensational model in India. She has modeled for famous brands like Whisper, Fiat Palio, and Silk & Shine.

Soon Anushka Sharma's refreshing beauty and her vibrant gait has attracted the attention of a renowned bollywood filmmaker Aditya Chopra, who in the past has given blockbuster hits like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" {1995} starring Shahrukh Khan and "Mohabbatein" {2000} starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan & bollywood queen Aishwariya Rai.

Aditya Chopra soon cast Anushka Sharma in a leading role in his super-hit bollywood movie, "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" {2008} starring bollywood king, Shahrukh Khan. She has received rave reviews for her scintillating performance in her very first movie "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" {2008}.

Hot bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is pursuing her graduation studies in economics through correspondence studies as she is too busy with her modeling assignments and acting career.

Profile

Name: Anushka Sharma

Birth Date: 1989

Birth Place: Bangalore

Height: 5' 9" [1.75 m]

Sex: Female

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Light Brown

Nationality: Indian

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Profession: Model and Actress

Languages: Hindi, English, Kannada

Education: Studying economics through correspondence

Relationship: Zoheb Yusuf [Indian model]

Debut Film: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi [2008]

Claim to Fame: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi [2008]

Major Credits: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi [2008]

Favorite Pastime: Reading, Spending time with friends

Ash’s Bhabhi is Mrs. India runner-up

Shrima Rai – Ashwairya Rai's Bhabhi (sister-in-law) is the current Mrs. India runner-up. She won Gladrags Mrs. India 2009 pageant over the last weekend.

Ashwairya’s brother Aditya's wife – Shrima, 27-year-old lady, has no modelling experience. Wonder if she harbours acting aspirations like her sis-in-law? Lending Shrima support at the event were Aditya with his parents Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai.

Shrima enjoys full support from her family. Her in-laws Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai and hubby Aditya were present there for the event and Ash chose not to so that she doesn't steel the limelight. Isn't that cool!!! It was after a long gap that Krishnaraj, Ash’s father who is a cancer patient made a public appearance.

But Ash was missing at the event. Guess she did not want to take the spotlight away from her bhabhi. She probably followed Ash’s footsteps, who also was, the first runner-up at the Miss India contest in 1994. But the question is, “will B-Town summon Shrima, too”?

Ghajini star ‘Asin’ features on Verve

As summer draws near, the days get hotter, and so do our very own folks in B-Town. Fashion magazine – Verve’s March edition will show us, how to take a refreshing break with an issue that ushers in spring and style this summer.

In store for readers this season is the actress muggy as sin, Asin, as the cover girl who brings a whiff of the beautiful south to tinsel town. After her glittering award-winning Bollywood debut with Ghajini, she is being touted as the flavour of the season and has been inviting comparisons with the renowned yesteryears actress from south – ‘Sridevi’.

Read about her no-holds-bar spirit and her chameleon-like ability to adapt to different situations and roles in ‘The Enchantress of Kochi’.

Verve’s 2009 Fresh List continues the tradition of toasting budding talent from the arts, entertainment and fashion. This year featuring a diverse horde that includes actress Frieda Pinto , saxophonist Rhys Sebastian, singer Alisha Bath, filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, designer Sinjini Mukherjee and many more.

Together, they are young, trendy, inexorable and all set to go. Also, in this issue, Zoya Akhtar tells us how she manages to hold her own as a young woman director in Bollywood. All this and much more in the March issue of Verve.

Bollywood Actrees Amrita Rao Celebrities Photos, Biography

Amrita Rao Biography

The cameras love the fresh-faced, delectable Amrita Rao. Numerous ads, ten and odd films and a huge fan base, in a span of ten years stands testimony to this.

A peek into the

Amrita Rao’s birthday is on the 7th of June. She was born in 1981 in Mumbai. Her father is Deepak Rao who runs an advertising agency. Her mother tongue is Konkani.

She studied at C.G. High School and later graduated with a degree in Psychology from Sophia College.

Besides working in ads and films, Amrita has to her credit the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. She is also the muse of the bare-footed artist M.F.Hussain.

The face that launched many ads

Her first brush with the cameras was when she worked in the Fairever Face Cream ad while still in college. It was followed by Nestle Bru Coffee, Cadbury’s Perk, Close-Up, Parachute Hair Oil, Domino’s Pizza, Wriggly’s Chewing Gum, Pantene and Clean & Clear facewash, to name a few. She’s also the brand ambassador for D’Damas gold jewelry.It was hardly surprising that she was noticed by Ken Ghosh who offered her a role in Ishq Vishq.

New Roles

Amrita’s debut was with Raj Babbar’s son, Arya Babbar, in Ab Ke Baras which released in 2002 followed by a cameo in The Legend of Bhagat Singh. She shot to stardom in 2003 with the release of Ishq Vishq with Shahid Kapoor, and she won a nomination for the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her role as struck-by-cupid Payal Mehra.

In 2004, she was part of the multi-starrer Main Hoon Na with Shah Rukh Khan, Zayed Khan and Sushmita Sen. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Her films in 2005, Vaah! Life Ho Tho Aisi and Shikhar didn’t get a good reception at the box office. Vivah in 2006, with Shahid Kapoor, became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.

Bollywood didn’t see a lot of Amrita Rao in 2007, except for a brief appearance in a song in Heyy Babyy. She did a Telugu film Athidhi with Mahesh Babu, which was a big success down south.

Her 2008 releases include My Name is Anthony Gonsalves with Mithun Chakraborthy, Lilette Dubey and Nikhil Dwivedi which didn’t do well. Her performance as Kamala in Shyam Benegal’s comedy Welcome to Sajjanpur was praised and the film enjoyed rave reviews.

Her next release is Victory, revolving around cricket with Harman Baweja.