Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with her parents & daughter

Hrithik Dheere Dheere song

Hrithik Dheere Dheere 

Manjhi: The Mountain Man

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte and Tigmanshu Dhulia 

Director: Ketan Mehta

Rating: 4.5/5 

Story: The story starts off with a conversation between Dashrath Maanjhi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and a humongous mountain, in which he cries his heart out before the mountain with all the aggression. The heat of his conversation is so much that it sparks off a fire! The story then gets into a flashback mode wherein it shows all the events that lead him to the present day situation. The flashback shows Dashrath, who hails from a totally backward class, getting married to Phaguniya (Radhika Apte) during childhood itself. Because of his father's inability to pay the debts, he plans to leave Dashrath with the village's merciless Mukhiya (Tigmanshu Dhulia) as his domestic help. But the self-respecting Dashrath bites off his father's hand and runs away from the village itself... only to return after a gap of seven long years. While he sees that things haven't changed much in the village in terms of progress, his love life blooms the very moment he sets his eyes on Phaguniya. His joy knows no end when he discovers that Phaguniya is no one else but the same girl whom he got married to in his childhood. After all the drama that takes place because of his unemployment, Dashrath and Phaguniya run away from the clutches of their parents, only to live a peaceful life forever. Dashrath loves her so much that his life becomes impossible without her. After the delivery of their first child, Phaguniya conceives for the second time. The dutiful wife that she is, she climbs the hilly mountains to bring lunch for Dashrath, who works incessantly in order to give his family a happy life. One day, pregnant Phaguniya, while climbing the hills, slips from there and passes away after delivering her second child. Unable to bear the grief of the sudden death of her wife, Dashrath feels that the hilly egoistic mountains are the killers. In order to teach these mountains a lesson that they will never forget, he starts cutting them with an axe ... all single handedly, totally devoid of the people's reactions and perceptions towards him. Does he succeed in taking his wife's death's revenge from the mountains, does he have a change of heart, and does the government or anyone else help in his 'uphill task' endeavour is what forms the rest of the film. 

The veteran film maker Ketan Mehta makes a comeback as a director and a screenplay writer (alongwith Mahendra Jhakar) with MANJHI - THE MOUNTAIN MAN. He needs to be applauded for translating a real life story into a film with utmost ease and conviction is his characters. Even though the film starts looking like a docudrama at certain places, the film's screenplay and the leading characters' flawless performances raises the film's standards superlatively. Full marks to Ketan Mehta for having shown such confidence in Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte that it starts showing in their enchanting and endearing performances every time they come on screen. 

In the process of ensuring that film's plot establishes itself in the first half, Ketan Mehta leaves no stone unturned while narrating the film's engaging second half, despite the fact that the film becomes a constant reminder about the Hollywood flick 127 HOURS a la Bihar style. 

As for the performances, Nawazuddin Siddiqui comes a clean winner in the title role of Dashrath Maanjhi. The level of his performance in the film is so superlatively high, that you just cannot imagine any other actor performing this role with the kind of conviction, confidence and effortlessness that he exhibits in the film. One just cannot afford to miss the scenes wherein he and Radhika Apte emerge out of the mud, him cutting his toe after snakebite, his filling his hunger and thirst by licking the moss and eating leaves. All in all, his performance in the film is what one would call as shaandaar, jabbardast, zindaabaad'. Radhika Apte, on the other hand, offers able support to Nawazuddin Siddiqui as his ever-dutiful, loving, caring, understanding and inspiring wife. All of this, without being at the risk of going overboard. The onscreen chemistry that she exudes with Nawazuddin Siddiqui is something that needs to be seen in order to be believed. The rest of the film's characters in the form of Tigmanshu Dhulia, Pankaj Tripathi, Gaurav Dwiwedi and others, offer their support in taking the film to its well deserving climax. A special mention to Deepa Sahi (in a cameo) who does a near-to-being-perfect role of the late leader Indira Gandhi. 

Despite the fact that the film does not boast of having any chartbusting music, the music  is very situational and does not look out of place. Even though the film's editing  could have been a bit tighter, it is the film's cinematography  and the Art department

that takes the cake. 

On the whole, MANJHI - THE MOUNTAIN MAN is a good film but will appeal mainly to Nawazuddin's fans. However, the film has potential to grow with word of mouth.

Hrithik Dheere Dheere Audio is On September

Ahmad Khan and T-Series have associated one more time for one more music video. While his previous two music videos featured Tiger Shroff (and Kriti Sanon in one of them!),the next one will have Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor romancing each other in the picturesque locales of Turkey. And we've just heard now that the music video will be launched amidst a lot of fanfare on

 September 1.

"Hrithik and Sonam have dazzled in the Oppo ad. They are back and how!" claims an insider from the sets. The song chosen is the iconic Dheere Dheere Se from Aashiqui, and will be presented as a tribute to T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar's father Shri Gulshan Kumar. "Yo Yo Honey Singh has sung the song and Ahmad has choreographed it."

Everyone is searching for Sunny Leone

Indo-Canadian adult movie actress Sunny Leone is proud to learn that she is the most searched personality online, in India.

The actress was named the most searched celebrity in Google’s annual Zeitgeist list.

The second position went to veteran actor Rajesh Khanna, who passed away in July this year.

“It is a very proud moment for me. Me and my husband Daniel Weber have worked really hard to get recognition and it is really overwhelming that people and my fans are searching me online,” Sunny told.

“I consider myself lucky. I am just one film old in Bollywood and despite that I have achieved so much,” she added.

The actress made her Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s “Jism 2″ and will next be seen in Ekta Kapoor’s “Ragini MMS 2″.

Sunny said she always wanted to achieve such recognition, but thought it was impossible.

“I always wanted to be here but thought it is not possible. But after being here I feel anything is possible. It is so amazing. It is indeed a proud moment for me and my husband Daniel,” she added.

Shah Rukh Khan honoured with BrandLaureate award in Malaysia

Shah Rukh Khan honoured with BrandLaureate award in Malaysia

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohammad’s birthday where was also awarded the prestigious BrandLaureate Legendary Award.

The 47-year-old actor was given this honour by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry and as India’s foremost brand ambassador.

The Jab Tak Hai Jaan star was humbled by the honour handed to him on Thursday by Founder of Lord’s Tailor Robert Loh, President of The BrandLaureate KK Johan and Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohammad.

“It is an honour to be given the Brandlaureate Legendary Award. It is always a pleasure to be amongst friends and to be given so much love and motivation to do better,” said Shah Rukh in a statement.

“Got honoured at Dr Mahathirs function & a beautiful digital Koran. Now to India. Way I travel I could be the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,” the actor later tweeted.

The BrandLaureate Legendary Award has been earlier given to the likes of Dr Nelson Mandela, Nobel Laureate recipient Mohammad Yunus, Ratan Tata, Steve Jobs, Marck Zuckerburg, Michael Schumacher and more.

In 2008 Shah Rukh had become the first Indian actor to be conferred with the prestigious Malaysian title of Datuk (equivalent of the British Knighthood) by the governor of Malaysia’s southern state of Malacca for promoting tourism through his movies in that region.

Sonakshi Sinha wants a Beach Wedding

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha says that she wants to be a simple bride whenever she gets married.

The actress walked the ramp for designer Jyotsna Tiwari Thursday on the second day of the India Bridal Fashion Week 2012, held in Mumbai.

“I want to be a simple bride when I get married. I want a beach wedding where I am running around on the sand in a white dress,” she said after the show.

The collection was called ‘Mystical Romance’. It showcased a variety of bridal pre- draped saris, sari gowns, anarkalis and lehengas in colours like black, gold, amber, coral, blue and red.

“One speciality of this collection is that it is a mix between a modern and a traditional bride,” the actress added.

Sonakshi looked spectacular in a red bridal lehenga-choli with heavy goldwork and gold jewellery.

The show was followed by a live advertisement by Saif Ali Khan for Sansui’s TV commercial for brush series. The advertisement came as a surprise with fireworks on the ramp and models dancing to peppy music as they came to the head ramp.

The actor looked handsome in a pearl white suit with a baby pink shirt. Laser lights which danced to the music made the show truly memorable.

Designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed showcased his collection next. The designer said his collection was inspired by French classical music among other things.

“I was inspired by French classical music of the 1900s. It has been inspired by the elegance of ballet as well. It is about the emotion behind the sound and not the sound itself,” he said after the event.

The collection had bridal wear for men and women as well. With saris, suits and jackets for women and heavy sherwanis and jackets for men.

The sets added to the look and feel of both the shows with six chandeliers hanging on the ramp.

Akshay Kumar crosses 400 crore mark in 2012

It has certainly been a good year for Akshay Kumar who is riding high on success with back to back hits at the box office. With his latest Khiladi instalment opening to a good response at the box office, Khiladi Kumar has broken into the 400 crore mark in a calendar year.

The year started well for Akshay Kumar whose Housefull2, Rowdy Rathore and OMG: Oh My God! raking in moolah at the box office.

The big screen had to wait for 12 long years to see Akshay Kumar put on his Khiladi shoes with Khiladi 786. Akshay Kumar who burst into the lime light with Khiladi has come a long way.

Audiences and critics’ alike have given thumbs up for the movie and it is running to packed houses in single screen theatres and doing reasonably well in multiplexes. It is no surprise that it is the same franchise which takes him into the 400 crore mark.

Akshay has surely ended the year on a high note and his fans are eagerly waiting to watch Khiladi Kumar in his upcoming films!!

Sunny Leone refused house in Mumbai

She may be one of the most popular face worldwide but could not get a house to live in. Going in to details, Sunny Leone who started her second innings as actress with Jism 2 is planning to continue in Bollywood as she is getting good offers here. She is currently staying in a hotel in Mumbai and wants to rent/buy a house there.

But no housing society is ready to give her a house as she is a porn star. Sunny Leone is in contact with biggest brokers in the city and is ready to shell out huge amounts but in vain.

Heroine Movie Collection Openings at Box Office

Kareena Kapoor’s most-awaited movie Heroine, which has been directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, has received a good opening at the Indian Box Office on the first day of its release. But its opening response is much lower than that of Vidya Balan’s last releases like Kahaani and The Dirty Picture which were also female-centric movies.

Heroine is one of the most-hyped movies of 2012 and it was expected to begin with an earth-shattering note at the Box Office. Trade experts predicted that the film would get better occupancy than that of Kahaani and The Dirty Picture, which had an occupancy ranging between 85% and 90%. But Kareena Kapoor starrer has registered average of about 60% occupancy in the morning and matinee shows across India.

Heroine has been in news ever since Madhur Bhandarkar started hunting for its lead cast. The makers have had massive promotion prior its release. Moreover, the promos of the movie have created a lot of curiosity among the movie buffs, who were desperately waiting to watch it. What went wrong with the film?

However, Heroine has received negative reviews from film critics. The movie suffers from week direction, disastrous music, bad editing, old plot, lengthy, monotonous and dragging narration. It is reported that several viewers walked out in the middle of its screening in many theatres. It should be seen whether it would beat the collection record of Kahaani and The Dirty Picture.

Stay locked to this space to read updates on its collections.

English Version of Barfi

Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana starring Barfi is doing exceedingly well at the box office and is improving its BO potentiality every day. The movie had got good ratings from the critics and is also in the Film federation short list for Indian nominations to Oscar. And now the director Anurag Basu had been toying the idea to make the English version on the movie to reach out non Hindi audience. The movie was screened in Pusan and Marrakesh film festivals. The only reason it isn't at the Toronto Film Festival is because the makers were too busy releasing the film worldwide to take it to Toronto.

The makers are considering the idea of adding subtitles to the Hindi prints and will also dub the movie in English and release with some prints in selected areas

Barfi 5th Day Collection at Box Office

In urban centers and metros “Barfi!” scored big on Day one with humongous collections as well as response. This movie was expected as film was released in 300 plus single screens in comparison to 1300 plus multiplex screens.

Barfi 1st Day Collection is 10.75 Crores

Barfi 2nd Day Collection is 11.85 Crores

Barfi 3rd Day Collection is 10.25 Crores

Barfi 4th Day Collection is 9.10 Crores

Barfi 5th Day Collection is 9.00 Crores

Total Collection is 50.41 Crores

Sexy Meera Chopra becomes Nag's sister

Bangaram fame Meera Chopra is making a come back in to Telugu after long long time. She is playing a role in Nagarjuna’s latest film Love Story. She is reportedly playing Nagarjuna's sister in the movie. Nagarjuna has left to Europe on the night of 15 September to do the latest schedule of this film.


Nagarjuna will be seen as an NRI who comes to India for the first time. Nayantara is pairing up with Nagarjuna in this movie. Second time after Boss. Dasarath is directing Love Story and D Sivaprasad Reddy is producing the film on Kamakshi Kala Movies banner. Thaman is composing the music.

Kajal's interest on Vada Pav

The top most heroin Kajal Agarwal is busy in Europe for her southern projects. missing Mumbai's spicy street food, especially the good old Vada Pav, terribly. She even tried to find this item in many of Indian restaurants. But she failed to have the exact taste of it.

Kajal has been signed to feature opposite Akshay Kumar in Bollywood movie "Special Chabbis", directed by Neeraj Pandey. 

Razz 3 has Both Horror and Thriller

"Raaz 3" offers all such Thrill, fear, love, jealously, insecurities and much more when it releases Friday. It has got “A” certificate from the censor board and will be releasing in “3D”.

The outline of the story is, the struggle of an actor's life to attain fame and success. This main aspect is being brought on screen through Shanaya (Bipasha Basu). She is offered best roles and wins all the awards she's nominated for. In addition, she also has a passionate affair with a handsome director Aditya (Emraan Hashmi).

When all the good times come to an end Shanaya's career  takes a nose dive when young actress Sanjana (Esha) makes her debut. Soon, Aditya also leaves Shanaya for Sanjana, and Shanaya sees her career fading away and she slowly becomes crazy.

To get her name and fame bach she turns to black magic and makes it her goal in life to destroy Sanjana and get back the man she loves, Aditya.

This film is produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt.                     

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani releasing soon

After Student of the Year, next movie releasing under the banner of Dharma Productions is ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy and Kalki Koechlin.

Directed by Ayaan Mukherji, this is the second movie where Ayaan and Ranbir will work together. Before this, they did Wake Up Sid which was again a Dharma Productions movie. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani has already created buzz around and recently Karan Johar announced that the movie will be release in January, 2013!

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Veena Malik to shake her legs on the lines of Madonna

Bollywood sex siren Veena Malik is now shaking her leg on the lines of Madonna. She was inspired by Madonna Salsa dance moves which we will see in her upcoming advertisement. Veena is doing an ad for “Stay on” where she will be  seen dancing on Salsa.

Excited Veena Malik Said, “Dancing is my passion. I love Dance and a Salsa is a new thing for me. I am quite nervous and excited about this project. Salsa is like good music, it elevates the spirit and it's an exhilarating freedom”. Oscar Award winning colossus of choreography, Longinus Fernandes, who choreographed the dance for the song ‘Jai Ho’ from the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is choreographing Salsa Dance for Veena Malik.

Longinus Fernades said, “Veena is crazy about dancing. She is a good dancer and has a skill to adapt a dance move and present it beautifully. She is dancing star.”

We seen Veena as channo where she had shown her Latka Jhatkas in the song and now she is ready to give a new taste of dance. Veena has completed her upcoming movies Mumbai 125 kms, Dal main Kuch Kala Hai and now she is busy shooting for an ad of Stay on. She has shown her dancing skills in this ad.  

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Bollywood Star Devshi Khanduri and Anup Jalota attend Samu Vivah Sammelan

Jaipur the pink city of India knows as the city which is the capital of the royalty. The structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. The city always make History and now once again Jaipur shown his colour by creating a new Trend.

It is first time in India were Hindu-Muslim and other caste gather at one place to find their soul mate in Samu Vivah Sammelan which organized by the “Help People Foundation” chairman Afreen Ritu Rajwat.

Help People foundation chairman Afreen Ritu Rajwat Said, “it was first time this kind of marriage happening in Jaipur and I think if this kind of trend people follow so there will be no discrimination on caste and creed. Citizen Feel saves and there will be a peace everywhere.”

Many Bollywood Celebrities including Devshi Khanduri (Heroin of Chargesheet), singer and musician Anup Jalota attended Marriage ceremony and blessed the couples for their successful future.

Devshi Khanduri said, “I enjoyed this unique kind of marriage ceremony and I appreciate the initiative took by the help foundation and I am glad that person like Afreen Ritu has done a great job which is an example for us to make a unity in our country.”

Singer and Musician Anup Jalota by sharing his experience said, “It was great full movement were I have seen a new think which is happening in India and I think It should be followed by every citizen in good manner.”  

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Cocktail to release ‘Daaru Desi’ after a storm views on trailer & music video

After a successful trailer & 1st music video launch of Cocktail, the makers of the movie have launched the second song, ‘Daaru Desi’. Cocktail trailer and music video of ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ have created a storm on the digital platforms and now after the release of ‘Daaru Desi’; it seems like the buzz for Cocktail is going to be on a completely different level.

The trailer of Cocktail has over 2 million views and ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ music video has over 1 million views on official YouTube channel. The latest release, ‘Daaru Desi’ is another fun filled song which features the chemistry and bonding between the three friends Gautam, Veronica & Meera which is played by Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty respectively.

Cocktail is all set to release in July, 2012. The movie is directed by Homi Adajania.

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Be a part of Ferrari Ki Sawaari at Cinemax- Malad

All you Mumbaikars, here’s an opportunity coming your way to pose with a Ferrari. Yes, you heard it right. Cinemax at Malad will witness an augmented reality thing where the Ferrari display would be there and fans can take a picture with the setup. These photos will be displayed on Digital media platforms of Ferrari Ki Sawaari.

It will start from tomorrow morning at 11am and would go on till Monday. You got ample time to visit the mall and be a part of this joyride. This joyride on the Ferrari will help the audience connect with the movie Ferrari Ki Sawaari which stars Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and Vidya Balan doing a already famous Lavani song. The movie has constantly creating a buzz first with the storyline and now with the music of the movie.

Apart from this the unit of the film is also actively promoting the movie and this joyride at Cinemax- Malad will be one of those gathering where people can connect themselves with the movie. For all you fans waiting for the movie to release, the release date is slated on 15th June, 2012.

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