Eye-The Sunday Express – September 2012

Eye-The Sunday Express – September 2012

Sridevi on the cover of Eye-The Sunday Express.

Why is Emraan Hashmi being compared to Salman Khan?

Emraan Hashmi is now being compared to Salman Khan! Reason: Like Salman Khan, almost all Emraan Hashmi films have become a hit at the box office.

Emraan feels honored to be compared to the star.

“I hope my films keep becoming hits, and being compared to Salman is a huge honour,” the 33-year-old said.

“I think I have got a lot of work to do, I have been in the industry for just nine years. He is a senior and very encouraging,” added Emraan.

Emraan Hashmi’s latest movie Raaz 3, which released on Friday, is going strong at the BO.

Wondered why the actor has always featured in bold films only??

Well, Emraan said: “No one gives me such (universal) films. When someone gives me a universal subject, I’ll do it.”

Emraan’s forthcoming films include Ghanchakkar , Ek Thi Daayan and Unglee.

First Look Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 is a sequel to the 2011 hit flick Yamla Pagla Deewana. The film is written by Jasvinder Bath and directed by Sangeeth Sivan.

Besides Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, the film stars Neha Sharma, the Russian beauty Kristina Akheeva, Anupam Kher, Annu Kapoor, Johnny Lever and Sucheta Khanna.

priyanka chopra style

priyanka chopra style

It was Zara printed jeans with a black one shoulder top for PeeCee at the promotions of Barfi!

We loved her look.

You like it.

Ek Tha Tiger expected to earn record-breaking Rs 200 crores

Seems like Bollywood superstar Salman Khan does it again! After giving back-to-back super hits Wanted, Dabangg, Ready andBodyguard, he has hit the bull’s eye once again with Ek Tha Tiger which has broken records of opening day collection by earning Rs.33 crores.

The romantic thriller released on Independence Day and trade pundits are expecting the collections to increase during the long weekend, thanks to Eid, which is Monday, and make more new records.

The Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif starrer film’s cost is said to be above Rs.50 crores and Ek Tha Tiger marks director Kabir Khan’s third collaboration with Yash Raj Films after Kabul Express in 2006 and New York in 2009. Rajesh Thadani, Multimedia Combines, Mumbai, says the film has received the highest opening ever.

“Salman‘s movie Ek Tha Tiger is doing very well all over. It has been the highest opening ever. In first two days, the film has collected around Rs.47 crores all over India. On the opening day, the film collected Rs.33 crores. It is the highest collection till date for any Indian film,” Thadani told reporters.

“In Mumbai the film collected close to around Rs.17 crores on opening day. There is possibility that the film will break all records and collect Rs.200 crores,” he added.

Vinay Choksey of VIP Exhibitors, Mumbai, seconds Thadani and said: “The film is expected to maintain the craze and the collections will go up during weekend.” The film that revolves around an Indian secret agent named Tiger collected almost Rs.17 crores on the second day.

Anant Verma, director and business head of DT Cinemas, says “Ek Tha Tiger opened with 98 percent occupancy”. “The movie is doing excellent business. There was a lot of hype about it because of which we have had 45 percent online and advance bookings,” Verma told Reporters.

“From families to couples, college students to working class came to watch the movie and they are liking it. We are waiting for the weekend and expecting increased footfalls,” he added.

Salman, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer, romances Katrina (Zoya), an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in the film.  “Ek Tha Tiger” shows the tumultuous journey of the dark world of intelligence that forbids its soldiers from falling in love. The story is by Aditya Chopra and the film’s screenplay has been co-written by Kabir Khan and well-known journalist-turned-lyricist-writer Neelesh Misra.

“I don’t want the national award” : Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor who is gearing up for her best performance of her life in ‘Heroine’, says that she has put in her best for the movie and hasn’t done it to win awards.

“I don’t want the national award… I seriously don’t need any such thing. I would only want the audience to go and watch the film once and that will be more than enough for me. Once everybody should see the movie and say it is a good watch.” Bebo said in a recent interview.

Anushka or Deepika for Salman???

Salman Khan’s career is at its peak. Leave aside directors and producers, even actresses are desperately wanting to work with him. Salman is in demand. We hear that Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma are in the race to be paired opposite Sallu, in Kick.

Now, when it’s a Salman starrer flick, it definitely has to be in news.

Buzz has it that both, DP and Anushhka are trying their best to to win the role of the female lead in producer-director Sajid Nadiadwala Kick.

Chances are that Anushka may mange to get the role as Deepika is a busy lady these days with too many projects in her kitty.

If Anushka gets the role, she will become one of those few actresses who have worked with all the three Khan’s. This will also shoot up her career graph.

The final decision is still pending. Do stay tuned to our site to know more about ‘Kick’!

Meanwhile you tell us who would look better opposite the Tiger Khan- Deepika or Anushka???

Emraan-Bipasha's Raaz 3 opens to very good response at Box Office

Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's much-hyped movie Raaz 3, the third installment in the Raaz series, has had a very good start at the Box Office in India. Trade analysts say that its early trends show that Emraan Hashmi and Bipasha Basu starrer horror movie would set a new record at the collection centres in the country.

Raaz 3, which hit the screens worldwide today (September 7), has received a decent response in the paid preview held on Thursday evening. Its occupancy was doubled in the morning and matinee shows on its opening day. The movie has registered 75% to 85% occupancy at both single screens and multiplexes across the country. It is expected to fetch a big figures on the first day of its release.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says that the viewers response for Raaz 3 is at par with Ek Tha Tiger. The noted film critic tweeted, "Raaz khul gaya... #Raaz3 opens to extraordinary response. One of the biggest starts of 2012. "#Raaz3 opening at places, specifically in Rajasthan, is at par with #EkThaTiger. Yes, you read it right!"

However, the first two movies of Raaz series were hit at the Box Office and their success had increased a lot of curiosity about Raaz 3, which has been creating waves ever since it was announced. In addition, the makers have had massive promotions for the movie, which has resulted in good response. Stay locked to this space to read about its first day collection.

Kareena Kapoor on the Cover of Maxim India

Maxim India, September, 2012

Kareena Kapoor on the Cover of Maxim India

Maxim India, September, 2012

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Asha Bhosle to make her acting debut at 78 with ‘Maaee’

Bollywood News: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who is all set to make her acting debut at a ripe age of 78, with ‘Maaee’, says the movie is a sureshot tear-jerker.

The Hindi film, directed by debutant Mahesh Kodiyal tells the story of a woman abandoned by her only son and then goes to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

“I had great time working for this film. As far as my performance goes I think you all should see and tell me how I am. All I can say is that if every woman doesn’t cry when she watches the film, then I will change my name,” Bhosale told reporters here last night.

The veteran singer has done many music videos but it is for the first time that she is doing a lead role in a movie. The film also stars Padmini Kolhapure, Ram Kapoor, Navin Kaushik and Shivani Joshi. Produced by Subhash Dawar-Nitin Shankar the film is slated to release on November 23.

The versatile songstress feels that there is no one in the industry today who can take her place. “There is no one because I have sung all types of songs in different styles, in different languages. I have sung Russian, English …I have sung songs in Malayalam and all types of songs. I haven’t seen anyone who has done that,” she said.

Bhosle, who would turn a year older on September 8, wishes to get love and support from fans for the rest of her life. “I am thankful to the audience and my fans for their love and support. I wish whatever love and support I received from them should stay with me till my last day,” she said at a birthday celebration organized last night.

Several musicians like Anu Malik, Sulaiman Merchant, Sukhwinder Singh, Suresh Wadkar and others from the music industry who were present on the occasion were all praise for Bhosle.

“I remember when I was 16, I went to her place. She asked me why I had come. I told her I want her to do a song for me. She was so busy but still took out time and agreed to sing my song. The day she said yes I will sing for you, I can never forget it. She has helped so many singers like me. It is tough to get someone so talented again,” singer-composer Anu Malik said.

Singer-composer Salim Merchant who was one of the judges of singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 6′ is elated to have shared the stage with Bhosale. “I think I am lucky to spend so much time with her during ‘Indian Idol’. Also, I got to learn so much from her. I connected with Ashaji so well in ‘Indian Idol’,” he said.

Playback singer Suresh Wadkar performed on song ‘Sapne Mein Milti Hai’ from Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Satya’, for which Bhosale also had lent her voice.

Rani changes date of her film’s release

The actress is rumoured to have become very superstitious

Ever since she was linked with Aditya Chopra, talented Rani Mukherji’s career more or less came to a standstill. Earlier, producers thought she was keen on only doing Aditya’s films and now age is not really on her side. But that doesn’t stop Rani from making every possible attempt to resurrect her career. Fortunately for her, she has two promising films in hand, Aiyya with Malayalam superstar Prithviraj and Reema Kagti’s Talaash with Aamir Khan. But Rani is making sure that nothing goes wrong this time. Apparently Aiyya was scheduled to release on October 24, but Rani requested the producers to release it earlier on October 12 as she considers 3, her lucky number. The producers complied and the film will be released on the date of her wish. 

In Talaash, Reema Kagti wanted Rani to be completely de-glam. Feeling a bit vulnerable at this phase of her career, Rani was worried that she might not look so appealing on screen so she requested Reema to at least use minimal make-up. But Reema stuck to her ground and Rani, rather reluctantly, will be seen without even a trace of make-up in the film!

For her sake, we hope all these stunts work.

Sonakshi to romance Saif now

Her fascination for older heroes continues

She has been paired with much older heroes like Salman Khan in ‘Dabangg’ and Akshay Kumar in ‘Rowdy Rathore’. But it looks like Sonakshi Sinha’s penchant for older heroes is far from over. The 25-year-old actress has been signed opposite Saif Ali Khan, 42, in Tigmanshu Dhulia's ‘Bullet Raja’. Interestingly, for the film that is based on the UP mafia, the actress who has portrayed the rustic northern belle in her previous ventures will be seen as a Bengali damsel.

"As soon as Saif returned to Mumbai, Tigmanshu had a lengthy meeting with him to discuss the heroine. He was very keen to have Sonakshi on board and was convinced that she could pull off the role with ease," a leading daily reports.

Sonakshi, on the other hand is excited about this new project. "She loves Tigmanshu's films and is looking forward to working with him," a source told the daily. Apparently, the actress is excited to play a Bengali girl, which would be different from her village belle avatar in ‘Dabangg’ and ' Patna ki phuljhadi' role in ‘Rowdy Rathore’

Priyanka Imitates Akshay

She makes a dare-devil entry on a bike at an event

Priyanka Chopra’s taste for adventure off and on screen is well known. But what she did recently (no, we are not talking about her alleged visit to Salman Khan’s house in the dead of night) was quite a surprise. At a recent award ceremony (Young Entertainment Awards), she made an entry on stage riding on a super bike. For actors like Akshay Kumar and company, this might be a regular thing, but never before has an actress attempted something like this. It looks like the action in her personal life is not enough for this ‘jungli billi’

Meanwhile, PC’s cousin, Parineeti suddenly finds herself with no action at all. Parineeti, who was touted as the next big thing, after her scintillating performance in ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl’ and ‘Ishaqzaade’, is apparently sitting at home twiddling her thumbs and waiting for some offer to come her way. Yash Raj Films can be partly blamed for Parineeti’s unemployment as they have signed her for a three-film exclusive deal. But the film that she was supposed to have done with them is stuck and might not get revived. All she has for company now are some awards that she received for being the best newcomer of the industry. She needs more lessons from cousin Piggy – imitating Akshay on stage on a bike does get results.

Esha Gupta takes tips from Emraan Hashmi in "Raaz3"

Emraan Hashmi who played a director in The Dirty Picture, will be seen once again as a filmmaker in Raaz3. But he says this time around he just looks at the profit and doesn’t consider film making an art.

He said, “In ‘The Dirty Picture’, I played an artistic director and here I play a 2012 director. He (the character in ‘Raaz 3′) is more contemporary and relatable. He only wants box office success and there (in ‘The Dirty Picture’) he had complete contempt for commercial cinema, he used to think that commercial movies are not good. So both are very different.”

Raaz3 is the story about the downfall of an actress and how she uses black magic to try and get her position on the top back. Produced by Mukesh Bhatt and directed by Vikram Bhatt, Emraan Hashmi will be seen romancing Bipasha and Esha Gupta.

Talking bout Esha Gupta, Emraan said, “In her first film (‘Jannat 2′), she didn’t get to act much, but in this film she did. Her role is very difficult because it is of a rising star that is vulnerable and loses control of who she is.” adding he gave her tips whenever required.

“She doesn’t need me to be her idol and I think she is a good actress. Whenever I get the chance, I used to give her tips.”

Aamir Khan on the cover of ‘Time’ magazine

He is the fourth Indian actor to be featured on the cover

Aamir Khan's hugely successful TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’, that focused on burning issues facing India and ways of tackling them, has landed him on the cover of prestigious Time magazine as India's first superstar-activist.

"He's breaking the Bollywood mold by tackling India's social evils. Can an actor change a nation?" asks the blurb on the cover of the Asia edition of the September 10 issue of the US magazine, which features a close-up of the actor looking intensely into the camera.

Tracing the rise of Aamir Khan with the 1988 blockbuster hit ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, Time's Bobby Ghosh notes that over the past decade the 47-year-old actor has acted in, directed and produced a string of movies that artfully straddle the demands of popular cinema and that desire for grace.

"Now, with his groundbreaking TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ (Truth Alone Prevails), he has dispensed with commercial considerations to indulge his conscience," writes Ghosh. 

"With it, Khan has taken on the mantle of the country's first superstar-activist.”

"The show, in equal parts chat and journalism, casts an unblinking spotlight on some of India's ugliest social problems," he says of the show of which Khan is "creator, producer and host, and he has invested it with his star power - and his credibility.

"Can a movie star affect the mores of a nation of 1.2 billion?" asks Ghosh and suggests "It might just be possible in India, where a national obsession with cinema, unparalleled in the world, gives popular actors an influence beyond the imagination of Hollywood scriptwriters.

Aamir Khan is the fourth Indian actor to be featured on the cover of Time magazine. Shah Rukh Khan was on the cover in 2004, Aishwarya Rai made it in 2003 and Parveen Babi was featured in 1976.

Preity Zinta’s film to have a French premiere

Preita Zinta who has turned producer with the film ‘Ishkq in Paris’ has apparently chosen to screen her maiden production in Paris and not in Mumbai as was earlier planned. Reports say actress Isabelle Adjani's Indian look in the film has created quite a stir there. Isabelle has been featured in saris, ghagra-cholis, bindis and bangles in top French publications, including the country's largest-selling news weekly ‘Paris Match’.

So much so the film's makers have decided to hold a grand Indo-French premiere in Paris instead of Mumbai as was earlier planned. And governments of both countries are being taken into confidence to ensure a smooth event that comes across as a symbol of cultural amity between India and France.

Director Prem Raj Soni confirmed the news and said, "We're now going to have the premiere in Paris. Isabelle has been all over France in her Indian look. There's tremendous buzz about India and Indian cinema in France. We'd like to be part of this excitement. Ours is the first Indian film to be covered in the mainstream French press."

He said a list of invitees is being readied. "Isabelle will draw up the list of invitees from Paris. Preity will be taking care of the list of guests from India who will be attending the Paris premiere."

Meanwhile, a source revealed, "Ishkq In Paris is being premiered on October 4 or 5 in Paris. Political dignitaries from the highest level from India and France are expected to attend. Isabelle is even using her clout to invite the French President Francois Hollande for the premiere."

Shirish Kunder thrown out of ‘Kick’

Whatever the reasons, the last we heard Farah Khan is hopping mad at this turn of events andBollywood has always had its fair share of tiffs. But the whole industry is divided into two factions, after that infamous birthday fight between powerhouses, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Looks like the repercussions of the fight continue till date. The latest victim is Shirish Kunder. Farah Khan’s editor-turned-director has been unceremoniously dumped from ‘Kick’, starring Salman Khan. According to sources, Salman was not too happy with Farah Khan rekindling her friendship with Shah Rukh Khan.

However, looks like there is more to the ouster than the old rivalry. Akshay Kumar, clearly in Salman Khan’s camp and also very close to Sajid Nadiadwala, the producer of ‘Kick’, is said to have a big hand in getting Shirish kicked out. Akshay and Shirish had major misunderstandings during the making of ‘Joker’. Akki was so unhappy with Kunder that he refused to promote the film and it tanked big time. Akshay is said to be so peeved by Kunder that he has decided to get him out of directing movies altogether. So he is said to have put in a request to pals Sajid and Salman to get the man out of the scene and they were only too keen to comply. is defending her husband all over again! While Shirish is said to be sulking big time and has gone underground for a while!

Today loverboy Rishi Kapoor turns 60

Today loverboy Rishi Kapoor turns 60

One of the most popular romantic heroes of Bollywood, Rishi Kapoor celebrated his 60th birthday today. 

Wishing Kapoor, actor Chandan Roy Sanyal tweeted: "Happy birthday mr . rishi kapoor for the glorius 60 and the royal 40's in cinema..cheers" 

Singer Sweta Pandit wished: "Happy Birthday to one of our finest actors Rishi Kapoor. He's always been my fav."

Model and television presenter, Priya Wal, wishing the actor posted on the micro-blogging site: "Happy birthday to the most handsome person Rishi Kapoor ji". 

The actor, who hails from a filmy background, is the son of legendary Bollywood star Raj Rapoor and brother of actor Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. 

He made his debut as a child artist in MERA NAAM JOKER, where his father played the lead role.

The actor's first film as a hero was BOBBY with Dimple Kapadia, which became a major hit. 

He starred in films like KARZ, PREM ROG, COOLIE, SAAGAR, NAGINA, CHANDNI, HENNA, BOL RADHA BOL, DEEWANA, HUM TUM, FANAA, NAMASTE LONDON, LOVE AAJ KAL and PATIALA HOUSE. 

Kapoor won a National Film Award in the category of Best Child Artist for MERA NAAM JOKER, and a Filmfare award for BOBBY. 

The actor's pairing with his wife Neetu Singh Kapoor has always been admired. 

The couple together was seen in superhit films like KHEL KHEL MEIN, KABHIE KABHIE, AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY and DOOSRA AADMI. 

The actor's son Ranbir Kapoor is equally successful as his father and is the new generation heartthrob.