• MUSIC A R Rahman
• TRACKS 14
It takes a real rockstar to create music for the reel one. Wafting through the album of the year and one of A R Rahman’s best Hindi scores, makes it clear that the maestro has a world of enchanting music still left in him. (Download bollywood movie rockstar songs, video)
Unlike the synthetic Rock On!! — Bollywood’s only attempt at rock music — which neatly dished out Cerelac rock-n-roll, hindi movie Rockstar takes the hard road to glory. Tracks stacked with elaborate instrumentation, unconventional tunes and unusual song (Free download here) structures demand attention, putting Rahman’s music-that-grows-on-you feature to a test like never before. This, especially because the typical Hindi film music audience hasn’t tasted this style and genre before. (free Download bollywood movie rockstar songs, video here)
Take Kun faaya kun for starters. Not an uncomplicated, stirring qawwali like Khwaja mere khwaja, yet it touches you as deeply with its tablaharmonium-guitar composite. Rahman lays bare his sufi sensibilities with such soul that you discover new depths with each listen. (free Download bollywood movie rockstar MP3 songs, video here)
Mohit Chauhan’s first of nine songs, Phir se udd chala soars; it has introspective lyrics, reverb strings and free-flowing melody.
Save for those bewitching Coke Studio performances, you may not have recently heard such tight drumming and crazy acoustic bass work as you would in Naadaan parinde. Besides, the Rahman-Mohit jam works wonders. (free Download bollywood movie rockstar songs, video here)
The most complex and the chirpiest track, gypsy number Hawaa hawaa with its exotic sounds and king-queentale lyrics will have audiophiles in raptures. From Spanish guitars to surround synth, Cajon (percussion) to Cymbalum (strings), the piece captures Prague’s folksy spirit. (free Download bollywood movie rockstar songs, video here)
In Aur Ho, Mohit voices a tortured artiste’s poetry of pain (Aur ho, aur ho, saans ka shor ho, aanch ki aur badhey) while Bosnian singer Alma Ferovic’s haunting wails stay with you. Tum ko and Tum ho are pleasant, but not extraordinary.
Nor are they instantly likeable as Jo bhi main — soothing guitar riff, Mohit’s trippy vocals and live audience participation. But what makes it really special is its comfort with minimalism and how Rahman lets the mood take over the music.
While Kateya karoon explores Punjabi folk territory, the authentic percussions and string sections take it further than the usual fare. Sheher mein does well as a comical pisstake on the Nadeem-Shravan school of generic music. (free Download bollywood movie rockstar songs, video here)
The icing on the masterpiece is, of course, Saadda Haq (free donwload rockstar songs here), the high-energy youth anthem that gives Bollywood its first angst-ridden rock number, complete with edgy power chords, solid drumming and blistering solos by Australian guitarist Orianthi. Rousing chorus and Mohit’s set-theworld-on-fire vocals are hard not to fist-pump to. However, one wishes Rahman had cranked up the guitars for a chunkier sound instead of keeping the only heavy song ‘more accessible’. (free Download bollywood movie rockstar songs, video here)
A FINAL NOTE:
Mohit shines through with his versatility, Irshad Kamil’s lyrics make simplicity seem profound and Rahman shows who’s the boss. Respect.
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Bollywood actress Vidya balan and silk smith dirty pictures
Vidya Balan lacks the oomph of Silk Smitha, says a south actor
Jamie Foxx picked up an Oscar for playing the rhythm-and-blues musician Ray Charles. And Leonardo DiCaprio won awards and accolades for playing the young Howard Hughes in Martin Scorsese’s 2004 flick The Aviator. Both actors only had a passing resemblance to the real-life characters they portrayed on screen.
It may be best argued that while making biopics, a lot is left to cinematic liberties. Case in point is that of bollywood actress Vidya Balan’s portrayal of the sultry screen icon Silk Smitha. Silk, as everyone knows, got her name because she captured the imagination of most Indian men with her sexy dance numbers in the 80s.
Ever since the first poster of Milan Luthria’s bollywood film The Dirty Picture was posted online, the film has managed to get more than its share of media hype and trade curiosity. Says a leading Bollywood distributor, “There are four or five people who are keen to buy the worldwide theatrical rights of the film, for 18-19 crore reportedly. It is only a matter of time before the deal is closed.’’
A south actor, who has acted with Silk in a couple of films and who knew her up close says, “Vidya looks sexy in the poster of The Dirty Picture. But she is nothing like Silk. Her physical attributes don’t add up. Silk was dusky, was slightly over 5 feet 7 inches tall, her eyes were big, and when she did those sexy movements of licking her thick, luscious lips and rolling her eyes in a dreamy way, she gave men something to think about. In Vidya’s case, she appears to be much shorter, say 5 feet 2 inches tall. She has small eyes, is petite and has a wheatish complexion. Silk managed to fill the screen with her broad shoulders and long legs. Vidya is tiny and her torso doesn’t quite add up.’’
The actor adds, “Vidya is a fine actor. She may make up for the lack of physical attributes with her acting skills. But she’s going to have to work hard to bring the sizzle and sensation that Silk brought to the screen.’’
Bollywood actress Aishwarya pregnancy pictures
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai and her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, are expecting their first child together! Here are the exclusive pictures of Aishwarya rai prenganent pictures.
The happy news was broken by Abhishek’s father, bollywood actor and producer Amitabh Bachchan, who tweeted excitedly, “T 410 -NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!”
This is the first child for bollywood queen Aishwarya, 37, and Abhishek, 35. The couple married back in 2007.
Aish stepped out earlier in the month for the 162nd Prix de Diane horse race - did you spot a baby bump under her Elie Saab dress? See below Aishwarya rai's baby bump pictures.
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi marriage pictures
The Bangalore chapter of the B-town wedding of the year closed on October 30. Here’s how the Vivek Oberoi-Priyanka alwa wedding panned out.
Not even than a year ago, bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi told in an interview that he dodges his mom’s requests about marriage. But on the evening of October 29, one saw a different Vivek — his eyes only on Priyanka Alva — his bride-to-be within the next few hours. It was as if he couldn’t wait for those interim hours to pass. There was a delay in the schedule — the reception began about three hours late — but all that was forgotten once the bridegroom arrived.
With a group of baraatis in their trademark pink seheras, Vivek entered the main hall hand-in-hand with Priyanka, where over 1,000 people were waiting to greet and meet the couple. Dressed like an Indian prince, in a red, intricately embroidered Tarun Tahiliani ensemble that matched Priyanka’s crimson flared lehenga (sources claim it weighs at least 15 kilos), Vivek was gleeful and in bliss, even stopping to wipe off some make-up on Priyanka’s face that was smudged. Priyanka was all aglow with bright red lipstick, red eye shadow along with kohl-lined the eyes. She had mehndi on her feet and wore a ring on one of her fingers. Vivek had Priyanka’s name in mehndi on his palm. Standing under the banyan tree set-up, the couple met all the guests who had come to wish them. Personally greeting a sea of people is no mean task. Hence, after a while, the couple had to sit.
The meet-and-greet session lasted longer than expected, and the couple arrived at the shaadi mantap only after midnight. So, technically VO got married on October 30. First Vivek entered the mantap, playfully winking at a few and eversmiling. Then came the bride and friends holding the train of the lehenga.
A team of around 10 pujaris sat around the hawand kund in the gorgeously lit mantap, complete with crystals and white flowers, created especially for the wedding. Rituals, including for the parents of the couple, were performed after an uttariya that was placed between the bride and the groom was removed and the varmala was exchanged. Vivek whispered sweet nothings to the blushing bride — all captured on the plasma screen right outside the mantap where guests were seated.
Soon it was time for the pheras, and the couple locked pinkies to walk around the holy fire. Vivek also put a necklace around Priyanka’s neck after which rings were exchanged. And then, he put the sindoor on her maang and also gave her a ring. External affairs minister SM Krishna and wife Prema blessed the couple, after which it was time for family and friends to bless them with kumkum.
According to sources, the bidai took place the same night and that the couple will leave for Mumbai this evening.
I hate love stories - Bollywood Music review
Jab mila tu is delightfully bouncy; tremendous vocals by Vishal, and sparkling interludes! Bin tere has everything going for it, barring that ennui of offering yet-another track to Shafqat that reminds one of his previous tracks; Shekhar’s unplugged version is enthralling though.
The title song is addictive and lively, along with a catchy hook that is oh-so-familiar, while Shreya’s extraordinarily sweet voice saves the otherwise predictable Bahara – the ‘chill version’ by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a clear winner, but.
The innovatively paced, melancholic song, Sadka hua is an instant winner; Suraj Jagan rocks with his vocals. Thoroughly engaging soundtrack! Free download songs here.
Bollywood Movie Review - Kites
DIRECTOR: Anurag Basu
ACTORS: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kangna Ranaut, Nicolas Brown, Kabir Bedi, Yuri
RUN TIME: 140 mins
CERTIFICATION: U/A
After being bombarded by endless marketing, the much awaited bollywood movie Kites remains a disappointing film, despite the heavyweights involved. Right from superstar Hrithik to producer Rakesh Roshan, who has himself delivered a series of hit films, to Anurag Basu, a competent next generation director not to forget Barbara Mori, the latest of a seemingly endless series of firangis who demand our attention with their curves and carefree ways. Hey, hang on, what happened to all our beautiful Indian actresses, huh.
The major problem with bollywood film Kites is its mixed parentage, which leaves you feeling cold as a viewer. The film lacks soul, while none of the characters really reach out and connect with you. That’s probably because the film is a mix of Hindi, English and Spanish with subtitles, while it has a story that has been told often before. The only difference in Kites is that the film is totally situated abroad, but the story is the same old Bollywood yarn shot in fancy locations stuffed with cool looking people in designer clothes.
Hrithik plays Jay, a Los Angeles based hustler with a hat, who teaches dance by day, song coming up, while waiting to strike it rich at the casinos. As he looks for the jackpot, he sells DVDs and for a fee, marries immigrants looking for a green card. So far he has done 11 fake marriages. One of his ditzy students, Gina Grover [Kangna Ranaut] falls for him, and proceeds to reveal it in true psychopathic style. One evening Hrithik lands home to find Kangna there. Turns out she stole his key, made a copy, broke in and now wants to clean up his dirty house. Whaaat? A zapped Hrithik thows her out, till he sees her stretch limousine parked outside. Oooh, she is loaded, being rich casino owner Bob Grovers’ [Kabir Bedi] daughter. So he starts wooing Kangna for her money.
Hrithik gets invited for Kangna’s brother’s marriage to their fancy palace by the sea. Brother Tony [Nicolas Brown], who speaks and dresses like a real bad dude, is about to wed the luscious Natasha [Barbara Mori]. Turns out Barbara was earlier Linda, a Mexican immigrant, and one of the 11 women Hrithik had married. Well, now he falls hopelessly in love with her, for reasons unexplained. Since Barbara only speaks Spanish and the couple can’t even have a basic conversation, my guess is it’s pure lust, surely a worthy cause. So they run off, leaving an enraged Tony to chase them all over America. Now, for the rest of the film, there are non-stop action sequences, as Tony and his thugs chase the runaway couple. Kangna disappears, while the couple get involved in a bank hold up, a hot air balloon ride till they finally end up being chased by bounty hunters, cops and brother Tony. In between, the duo romance in a jungle, even get married in her village in Mexico, but their romance doesn’t quite spark off. After lots of repetitive sequences, the film ends with our hero denied his victory.
Kites is shot beautifully, produced lavishly and has some decent action sequences. However, the music remains average, while the background score is a bit too operatic. The major problem however, remains the ordinary story, and the garbled screenplay that follows. Hrithik looks and acts like a bronzed god, Barbara sizzles in the right parts, while Kangna should stop playing psychopathic any more, though she is clearly a natural. In the end Kites suffers from trying to cater to a diverse audience, Indian and international, which is the latest fad amongst the big boys of Bollywood. It’s a bit like eating makke ki roti with salsa, which may be novel, but is definitely not tasty.
-- REVIEW BY: MINTY TEJPAL
Bollywood Movie Kites Songs Lyrics
Lyrics Song List:
Zindagi Do Pal Ki
Dil Yeh Kyun Mera
Tum Bhi Ho Wahi
Kites in the sky
Fire
Fire English Version Song
Lyrics Song: Zindagi Do Pal Ki Song
Singer: K K
Zindagi…Do Pal Ki
Zindagi…Do Pal Ki
Intezaarr Kab tak hum karenge bhala
tumhe pyaar kab tak na karenge bhala
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Zindagi…Do Pal Ki
Dil mein tumhare chuupa di hai
maine toh apni jaaaan
ab tum hi isko sambhalo
hamein apna hosh kaha
bekhudhi… do pal ki
Zindagi…Do Pal Ki
Intezaarr Kab tak hum karenge bhala
tumhe pyaar kab tak na karenge bhala
ek chota sa vaada
is umar se jaada saccha hai sanam
har modh par saath
is liye rehte hai ab dono
dosti….do pal ki
Zindagi…Do Pal Ki
Intezaarr….. Kab tak hum karenge bhala
tumhe pyaar kab tak na karenge bhala
Zindagi…Do Pal Ki
Zindagi…
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Kites Lyrics Song: Dil Yeh Kyun Mera
Singer: K K
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Idhar Nahin Udhar Nahin
Teri Or Chale
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Idhar Nahin Udhar Nahin
Teri Or Chale
zara der mein yeh kya ho gaya
nazar miltey hi kaha kho gaya
zara der mein yeh kya ho gaya
nazar miltey hi kaha kho gaya
bheed mein logo ki woh hai waha
or pyaar ke mele mein akela kitna hoon mein yaha
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Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Idhar Nahin Udhar Nahin
Teri Or Chale
shuru ho gayee kahani meri
mere dil ne baat na maani meri
shuru ho gayee kahani meri
mere dil ne baat na maani meri
hadh se bhi aagey yeh gujar hi gaya
khudh bhi pareshaan hua mujhko bhi yeh kar gayaaaa
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Kare
Idhar Nahin Udhar Nahin
Teri Or Chale
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Lyrics Song: Tum Bhi Ho Wahi
Singer: Vishal Dadlani & Suraj Jagan
Tum Bhi Ho Wahi
Hum Bhi Hai Wahi
Baat phir yeh kyun
ab lagti hai nayee
kya hua galat or kya saahi
dono saath hai sach toh hai yahi
yaadein bahut si reh gayee peeche kahin
yeh pyaar ab aagey hamein kheenchein kahin
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ke duur tak bechain hai sab raastey
is haal mein tu muskura mere vaaste
Tum Bhi Ho Wahi
Hum Bhi Hai Wahi
Baat phir yeh kyun
ab lagti hai nayee
kya hua galat or kya saahi
dono saath hai sach toh hai yahi
ab din dhale chaahe jahan ab shaam ho
parwah kya ab chaahe jo anjaam ho
woh aasmaan ho ya zameen
humne likha pyaar ka har kahin
sheeshe ka hai har ek pal
is mein chuppa hai apna kal
tute na yeh sambhalo ise
sheeshe ka hai har ek pal
is mein chuppa hai apna kal
tute na yeh sambhalo ise
Tum Bhi Ho Wahi
Hum Bhi Hai Wahi
Baat phir yeh kyun
ab lagti hai nayee
kya hua galat or kya saahi
dono saath hai sach toh hai yahi
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Kites Lyrics Song: Kites in the sky
Singer: Hrithik Roshan & Suzanne D Mello
I want to fly
with you tonight
Kites in the sky
soaring together
lovers forever
forever is a lie
Who
holds the twine in his hands
what has destiny planned
will the heart understand
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kites in the sky
soaring together
lovers forever
forever is a lie
this love
is killing me
i can feel it
but why cannot touch it
i want to fly
with you tonight
let me enjoy
this moment
kites in the sky
lovers forever
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Lyrics Song: Fire
Singer: Rajesh Roshan, Vishal Dadlani , Anirudh Bhola & Anushka Manchanda
Love and lust can make you bechain
yeh na pooch kyun ya when
yeah fire
pyaar is hell
gotta sell
sell your soul
love is the game you play
and dard is the price you pay
if you wanna go all the way
you’ve got to go for it today
don’t listen to the words they say
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forever is an old cliche
jitna karoge tum pray
love is never gonna stay
fire…fire
love is hell…gotta sell
sell your soul sell your soul
sell your soul
love nd lust can make you bechain
yeh na pooch kyun ya when
yeah fire…fire
pyaar is hell gotta sell
sell your soul fire….fire
pyaar is hell gotta sell
sell your soul sell your soul
sell your soul
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Lyrics Song: Fire English Version Song
Singer: Rajesh Roshan, Vishal Dadlani , Anirudh Bhola & Anushka Manchanda
love and lust can make you go blind
devil playing with your mind
yeha fire…fire
love is hell got to sell
sell your soul sell your soul
sell your soul Fire…fire
love is hell got to sell
sell your soul sell your soul
sell your soul
love and lust can make you go blind
devil playing with your mind
love is the game you play
ad pain is the price you pay
if you wanna go all the way
you got to go for it today
dont listen to the words they say
for ever is an old cliche
no matter how hard you pray
love is never gonna stay
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fire fire…
love is hell got to sell sell your soul
sell your soul…sell your soul
love and lust can make you go blind
devil playing with your mind
yeah….fire fire
love is hell got to sell
sell your soul…fire…fire
love is hell got to sell
sell your soul…sell your soul…
sell your soul
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar to host a reality show based on the hit American show Top Chef
After hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is ready to return back to his first love through a new television show. The chefturned-actor will host his next reality show, which is on the lines of the American competition show Top Chef.
A source reveals, “Akshay was the face of Khatron Ke Khiladi. But then, suddenly one heard that Priyanka Chopra will be hosting the third season of Khatron Ke Khiladi. In fact, there were rumours that Akshay had suggested her name. After Priyanka replaced him in the third season of the adventure reality show, Akshay had announced that he would be back on television and that he was considering several ideas. Buzz was that the actor was keen to turn producer with his next TV show.”
“The Bollywood actor has finalised on the idea of hosting Top Chef. Talks are on with a production house and things are slowly but surely getting finalised. Akshay is currently working out the show details including the changes they need to make in the show format so that the new version suits Indian sensibilities,” adds the source.
Bollywood actor Akshay immediately agreed to host this show as it’s a fresh format quite unlike the various dance and music reality shows on television. Contrary to the tough image he is associated with, Akshay will project a far more interactive and friendly image in the new show. According to the show format, there will be a panel of judges, which might include some actors and also professional chefs, and participants from all across the country.
Akshay is currently shooting for Anees Bazmee’s Thank You in Canada. “The show should start by August first week by when Akshay is expected to work out his dates,” adds the source.
The channel neither confirmed nor denied the news. Akshay Kumar was unavailable for comment.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Top Chef is an American reality competition show, which started in 2006. The show has chefs competing against each other after which they are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notable people from the food and wine industry. The American version is currently in its seventh season with hosts Katie Lee Joel and Padma Lakshmi. So far there have been 61 guest judges on the show. Of these, 20 have won the Food and Wine Best New Chef Award.
Ready to soar high - Bollywood much awaited film Kites
Reliance BIG Pictures’ and bollywood director Rakesh Roshan’s eagerly-awaited romantic film Kites will release on May 21 in over 2,300 screens worldwide. Of these, 1,850 screens are in India and 450 screens overseas, making Kites the largest ever release in India and overseas. Not just that, we hear, some exhibitors are very keen to have shows at 6.30 am, while some want to schedule as many as 35 shows of the film in one day. The West Bengal territory for the film has been sold at Rs 3-3.5 crore, an amount that no other Bollywood film has commanded so far. The film will premiere in New York on May 16 and in London on May 18.
Bollywood Hottie Mallika Sherawat creates hisstory
Bollywood (now hollywood) actress Mallika Sherawat is enjoying the company of snakes. The actress, who plays a snake-woman in her forthcoming film Hisss, brought real snakes to unveil the film at the ongoing 62nd Cannes Film Festival. “All the Sssnakes have just entered the Majestic Hotel in Cannes! Hissstory is being made:) (sic!),” Mallika wrote on her Twitter page.
“Headed to the Vanity Fair event at hotel Du Cap... For 2morro’s Hisss event, @NuclearMango is gonna live-stream me and the Sssnakes:) (sic!),” she had written in an earlier post on the micro-blogging website.
Directed by Hollywood’s Jennifer Lynch, the film also stars Irrfan Khan and Divya Dutta. Mallika is also promoting her other new film, Love, Barack, which will be screened at the film festival. A romantic comedy directed by Doug McHenryset, it is set during Barack Obama’s campaign for the US Presidency and the shooting of the film was completed in Los Angeles last month.
Mallika is having a gala time at Cannes as she has found a new friend in Hollywood actress Salma Hayek, with whom she had dinner. “Hung out last nite with my new friend Salma Hayek. Adore her!!” Mallika tweeted.
RAAVAN - Music Review
Beera, in true Rahman style, takes a spirited, free-flowing life of its own; the energizing tune, completely fresh vocals of Mustafa Kutoane’s literally African sound and Vijay Prakash’s spritely rendition…it all adds up perfectly. Behene de is gorgeous! Resembling the style of Taj Mahal’s Kuliridhu is a massive advantage, even as it takes many fascinating turns midway. Karthik is in dazzling form in this track!
Thok di killi’s exotic sounds and energy have it in great stead even beyond those occasionally predictable Arabic’esque phases, thanks in large doses to the energiser bunny-level liveliness of Sukhwinder Singh. The way it ends, in almost a frenzy, is a nice touch! Ranjha ranjha, with its methodically ascending orchestration and earthy vocals by Rekha Bharadwaj, offers instant gratification.
Add to that, Javed Ali’s polished vocals, some scintillating interludes and sheer lyrical drama by Gulzar – this is a clear winner! Khili re is Rahman-template in every note…that semi-devotional, heartfelt rendition by a lady – sounds functional, but is also the sole mildly-appealing track. Kata kata is a euphoric victory, but immediately catchy and hummable, with enough mindboggling layers hidden to unravel on multiple listens. Mani, as always, continues to bring the best out of Rahman!
A formula to bollywood copy right act
A possible solution regarding the amendment in the Copyright Act is that producers and authors/composers can decide their share of royalties by signing a contract before a film goes on the floors.
After the war of words between Aamir Khan and Javed Akhtar, and Sonu Nigam and Vidhu Vinod Chopra over the amendment in the Copyright Act, there now seems to be a solution in sight.
On Wednesday evening, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra went to Delhi to meet HRD minister Kapil Sibal to discuss the pending royalty issues. During the two-hourlong meeting, Chopra explained to Sibal that the proposed solution by the music fraternity of 50 per cent of the royalty amount being with the producer while 25 per cent each will be shared by the music director and lyricist was not feasible.
Among various solutions, Sibal and Chopra decided that a possible solution could be that the producer and author/composer can decide their share of royalties and other fees by a contract signed prior to a film going on the floors. Acting on the proposed solution, every member of the committee has received a copy of the proposed settlement on Thursday.
According to the proposed solution, it is now clear that the right to negotiate and arrive at mutually acceptable terms is with the negotiating parties i.e. the producer and the author/composer. This will be part of the contract that the parties will enter into prior to making a film. The parties are free to do business any which way they desire.
Chopra said, “We as an industry really appreciate Kapil Sibal’s efforts. This is for the betterment of the industry.”
Music Review - LAHORE
LAHORE (HINDI – MM KREEM PIYUSH MISHRA AND WAYNE SHARPE)
Ab ye kaafila is atmospheric and lilting enough except for those cringe-worthy English phrases; Karthik, KK and Kreem himself pitch in fantastic vocals to lift this lively track. Daler Mehndi is roped in for crooning Musafir and he does a breathtaking job of the sweeping melody going against his usual ebullient self — Kreem’s orchestration, in particular, blends beautifully with the vocals.
Rang de, in reality, sounds more like Daler material, but Shankar Mahadevan does a remarkable job in this chestthumping Punju track that despite treading awfully familiar material, packs enough punch to distinguish itself. It is in his vocals that Kreem scores big time, in Saaware, with an almost Rahman’ish sparseness to the haunting tune and orchestration. His version of Musafir too adds just that touch of melancholy over Daler’s attempt, that sounds enormously appealing.
Piyush Mishra’s lone track, O re bande, with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shilpa Rao is his trademark sound with a qawali’sh, discordant rhythm that is highly addictive.
Not to be outdone, composer Wayne Sharpe score stupendously with his instrumental theme that has Lisbeth Scott’s soaring vocals even as the tune rises even higher to a stunning crescendo! Completely unexpected gem of a soundtrack
Now, Vidhu Vinod Chopra abuses telented bollywood singer Sonu Nigam
The royalty battle has thrown up a new set of adversaries — Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Sonu Nigam traded insults; may never work together again.
The committee formed to tackle the royalty issue between the producers and the music fraternity finds that the cause is being sidelined. After the much talked about face-off between Javed Akhtar and Aamir Khan, they’re dealing with another war of words between Sonu Nigam and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Apparently, they got into a heated debate and Vidhu abused Sonu, who in turn retaliated spiritedly. Some members of the committee had to intervene to settle the fallout.
Our source said, “Sonu proposed that the producer should keep 50 per cent of the royalties, while the music director and the singer
should keep 25 per cent each. Vidhu disagreed and stated that the music directors or singers should take on the losses as well. When Sonu stuck to his guns at the meeting held at a five star hotel in Mumbai, Vidhu lost his cool and abused him. He told Sonu to ‘f*** off’, and a shocked Sonu was visibly upset. He told Vidhu to mind his language. An incensed Vidhu said that Sonu is making so much money and most of his songs are from his (Vidhu’s) films, so he should give some of the amount to him. Finally, Vidhu said that he will not work with Sonu. The singer shot back that it is entirely Vidhu’s loss. The matter wouldn’t have ended there had Madhur Bhandarkar and Ken Ghosh not intervened.” Sonu Nigam gave us his side of the story. He said, “We are not supposed to talk about what has happened, but since you called, I do not wish to negate it. Vidhu got a little excited and he has the habit of speaking in that manner. I don’t want to hold it against him as I have heard worse abuses from Vidhu. All I can say is that main saste mein chhoot gaya.” When asked about his reaction to Vidhu’s decision about not working with him again, Sonu said, “That’s my decision completely. I know that I am a good singer and no one is doing a favour to anyone. Yahan koi kissi ko banata nahin hai. We all are students of this art and if someone does not want to acknowledge anyone’s work, it’s their problem.” Sonu finally added, “After the meeting, he came up to me and the matter got resolved. Vidhu is known to be like this and uske moonh se gaali nikal gayee, toh humne bhi de diya jawab. However, he is known for this, so I won’t hold it against him.” Vidhu Vinod Chopra remained unavailable for comment.
Filmfare awards 2009
FROM THE NOSTALGIA OF YAMMA YAMMATO THE DEADLY COMIC TIMING OF SRK AND SAIF, THE 55TH IDEA FILMFARE AWARDS ROCKED
The drum roll was thundering in everyone’s mind as the 55th Idea Filmfare Awards kicked off in grand style on Saturday night at Mumbai’s Yash Raj Studios. Among the timely arrivals on the red carpet was Gauri Khan. Shah Rukh, who was already inside for final rehearsals, took a break, stepped out and escorted her in himself.
A radiant Nandita Das arrived with her new husband Subodh, while the solo entries included Harman Baweja, Deepika Padukone, Sameer Reddy, Celina Jaitley, and a rather pensive looking Tabu. Quite wisely, Shruti Haasan traded her rock chic avatar for a feminine body-hugging Gucci gown instead. Kalki Koechlin, however, tried on a saree for a change and her companion Anurag Kashyap looked extra pleased.
Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi made a red carpet announcement of their relationship with their joint arrival. Former boyfriend Dino Morea didn’t even have Nandita Mahtani for company.
Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were beaming on the red carpet and their smiles grew even wider when they spotted Omi (Mr Chatur of 3 Idiots) arrive with his mother. Even Minissha Lamba had her mother for company. Arya Babbar was sporting a giant moustache, his look in Tees Maar Khan. One surprise guest was former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes, who even paid Shahid Kapoor a visit backstage.
While all the stars were arriving from the rear entrance and making their way to the red carpet, Rahman’s car dropped him straight on the red carpet. One of the last to arrive was Rekha, in a trademark golden Kanjeevaram saree. Inside, at the cafeteria, the foursome of Imtiaz Ali, Karan Johar, Kunal Kohli and Prasoon Joshi were chatting away like long lost friends. Karan was overheard saying, “I’m the filler on stage when Shah Rukh and Saif go to change.” Sanjay Gadhvi and Mukesh Bhatt were spotted having a long, serious chat, oblivious of everything around them.
When the show started, it was electric stuff with Shah Rukh and Saif Ali Khan in their element. Shashi Kapoor received a Lifetime Achievement Award and the action started flowing thick and fast after that.
Best Action : Vijayan Master (Wanted)
Design & Art Direction : Helen Jones, Sukanta Panigrahi (Dev.D)
Best Background Score : Amit Trivedi (Dev.D)
Best Cinematography : Rajeev Ravi (Dev.D)
Best Visual Effects : Govardhan Vigharan,Vinay Singh Chuphal (Kaminey)
Best Choreography : Bosco-Caesar, (Chor Bazaari, Love Aaj Kal)
Best Sound : Manas Choudhary (Firaaq)
Best Editing : Sreekar Prasad (Firaaq)
Best Costume Design : Vaishali Menon (Firaaq)
Best Lyrics : Irshad Kamil (Ajj din, Love Aaj Kal )
RD Burman Award : Amit Trivedi
Best Playback Singer : Kavita Seth (Iktara,Wake Up Sid) & (Female) Rekha Bhardwaj (Genda phool, Delhi-6)
Best Playback Singer : Mohit Chauhan (Masakali, Delhi-6) (Male)
Best Music : AR Rahman (Delhi-6)
Best Story : Abhijat Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani (3 Idiots)
Best Screenplay : Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani & Vidhu Vinod Chopra (3 Idiots)
Best Dialogue : Abhijat Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani (3 Idiots)
Best Debut (Female) : Zoya Akhtar (Luck By Chance)
Best Debut (Male) : Ayan Mukerji (Wake Up Sid)
Best Supporting Actor : Kalki Koechlin (Dev.D) (Female)
Best Supporting Actor : Boman Irani (3 Idiots) (Male)
Best Film (Critics) : Firaaq
Best Actor Female : Mahie Gill (Dev.D) (Critics)
Best Actor Male : Ranbir Kapoor (consistently outstanding (Critics) performances for Wake Up Sid,Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani & Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year)
Best Actor in a Leading : Vidya Balan (Paa) Role (Female)
Best Actor in a Leading : Amitabh Bachchan (Paa) Role (Male)
Best Director : Rajkumar Hirani (3 Idiots )
Best Film : 3 Idiots
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Khayyam & Shashi Kapoor
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HRITHIK IN HOLLYWOOD?
After Kites, Hrithik Roshan is flooded with offers for Hollywood romcoms
Since 2001, we have been hearing that Hrithik Roshan will act in a Hollywood film. Reportedly, Hrithik was to act in a film titled Aditya, to be produced by Los Angelesbased James Killough and to be directed by Tarsem Singh, who made to Hollywood’s Alist with The Cell. But the film never went on the floors. Now, Hrithik’s splash in Hollywood doesn’t look like a very distant dream.
Seeing the trailers and promos of Kites, Rakesh Roshan has been getting calls from Hollywood filmmakers. These makers are impressed by Hrithik’s performance in Kites and his sizzling chemistry with his co-actor, Barbara Mori.
“Hrithik and Barbara have ignited a never-seen-before
passion on screen. This has particularly caught the eye of many Hollywood directors,” said a source.
Interestingly, quite a few of these offers are for romantic films, some are even romantic comedies. “These offers have come in just early this week. Hrithik is dwelling on them,” added the source. Rakesh Roshan did not deny the story. Unwilling to reveal the names of the Hollywood filmmakers who want to make a film with Hrithik, Roshan senior simply said, “It is too early to comment on this.”
However, Hrithik’s official spokesperson confirmed the news and said, “Yes, Hrithik has been getting a lot of feelers from Hollywood recently.”
Ranbir wants Deepika back
Ranbir has been messaging Deepika to say that he wants her back while there are indications that Shahid and Priyanka may kiss and make up
There are strong rumours within the industry that Ranbir Kapoor has been frantically sms-ing Deepika from the US where he’s shooting, saying that he wants her back in his life.
Though a friend of Deepika’s says her dignity dissuades her from talking about her past, there’s a distinct possibility of reconciliation. Says the friend on condition of anonymity, “It was Ranbir who told Deepika that the relationship was off. She took it on her chin and moved on, keeping the hurt to herself. But the minute Ranbir heard about rumours linking her to Shahid Kapoor, he started sms-ing Deepika and their mutual friends, asking if the rumours were true.”
Shahid, on the other hand, has been mulling over other matters. His relationship with Priyanka Chopra ended on a rocky note a few days before Christmas last year, but both are apparently in the mood to rekindle their ‘friendship’.
While they had never officially announced that they were dating last year, their fondness for each other was obvious, if their very public interaction on social networking sites is anything to go by. However, things are a tad different this time as the two are not opening up about rediscovering their feelings for each other. And now they are connecting again, but through long phone chats.
While it is not clear who broke the ice, Priyanka and Shahid, who stay in the same building Raj Classic on Mumbai’s Yari Road, are frquently calling each other and sending text messages.
A source says, “Priyanka is still very fond of Shahid and if there is any girl who is on Shahid’s mind right now, it’s Priyanka.”
Incidentally, Priyanka’s parents are also quite fond of Shahid. A few days ago, Shahid called up Priyanka’s parents to wish them on their wedding anniversary. “They feel he is a gentle and well-mannered boy,” adds our source.
So why did Priyanka not reply to Shahid’s message congratulating her on the National Award for Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion? “Who says she didn’t reply? She did reply, but after some time. It was reported that she had been rude to him and had deliberately not answered his text message. Priyanka is not here to rub anybody the wrong way,” says our source.
Aditya Narayan moves out of father Udit’s shadow
Nothing is permanent in Bollywood. Udit Narayan’s son Aditya, who will be making his debut with Vikram Bhatt’s Shaapit soon, has moved out of his father’s house. Apparently he doesn’t want to be associated any longer with his father — all is definitely not well.
Our source said, “Everything was fine till Aditya started shooting for Shaapit. In fact, Uditji had even come for the first day’s shoot. Now Aditya has bought himself a house in Oshiwara (Mumbai) and is staying there. He has categorically told his father that he wants to create his own identity and told him not to interfere with his career.” Vikram Bhatt, the director of Aditya’s film, said, “I can’t comment on the father-son relationship as I am not aware about anything amiss. His father called me after he saw the promos and I am sure he is very happy for Aditya.”
But Aditya didn’t mince words. “I don’t want my father to promote me. I have my own house and studio and I want it to be my solo effort. He has brought me up but I have always taken my own decisions, be it the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa show or Shaapit.”
Asked why his father is not seen by his side these days, Aditya said, “He was present on the sets on the first day of the film. Why would I want my father to visit my sets everyday? He helped me take a decision when I wanted to sign the film. That’s about it.”
Udit had a different version to why Aditya has moved out of the house. “Aditya is my only son and he has been working since he was a 5-year-old. He believes in doing his own thing. After he came back from London after completing his studies, he did a TV show and made some money. He told me that he wanted to buy a house nearby where he also wants a room for his studio. I had no issues because it is his money. He is making his debut as a singer-actor and I hope and pray God gives him success. I’ll always be proud of him.”
It’s Hrithik, not Ranbir for Katrina
Katrina opts out of a Ranbir Kapoor-starrer to act opposite Hrithik Roshan
A recent development in Bollywood gives a new twist to the Katrina Kaif-Ranbir Kapoor business. The actress has apparently pulled out of a film with the Kapoor scion by Imtiaz Ali in favour of hottie Hrithik Roshan in Zoya Akhtar’s next. The reason? Katz could not give dates to both directors. She’d love to do Imtiaz’s film with Ranbir, but Zoya offered her a role with a co-star Katz couldn’t say no to. Yes, Katrina and Ranbir are cute on screen, but she and Hrithik will be a hot, new jodi. Katz will begin shooting for Tees Maar Khan soon and then Dostana 2. But the industry is wondering whether Hrithik will have hot kissing scenes with Katz after his experiences with Latino bombshell Barbara Mori in Kites.
Ex-lovers Shahid and Kareena finally had a conversation
For the first time since they broke up, ex-lovers Shahid and Kareena finally had a conversation in full public view at Shah Rukh’s party.
Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had hugged and patched up, even Kareena ended her cold war with Aishwarya — it all happened at Karan Johar’s birthday party last year. And Karan is now taking his gift of playing Bollywood peacemaker to the next level. Last week he played the catalyst, making Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor not only acknowledge each other’s presence but actually strike up a conversation, and a pretty warm one at that. The venue for this patch up was Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow, Mannat, where King Khan had hosted a celebration for My Name Is Khan. Says a source, “Shahid and Kareena came face to face and everyone thought they would simply ignore each other like they have on so many occasions in the past. But this time, Karan happened to be present right there and instead of marching past each other, they slowed down for a bit. And the rest, as they say, is history.”
Even after the ice was broken, neither Shahid or Kareena seemed in a rush to get back to more comfortable company. They had a pretty warm exchange and a little later even Saif, who was present at the party, joined them.
“Shahid and Kareena have finally decided to leave their acrimonious past behind them. This was very evident in the manner all three of them — Shahid, Kareena and Saif — interacted with each other at Shah Rukh’s party,” adds our source.
While both Shahid and Kareena could not be reached for comment, Kareena’s official spokesperson said, “Kareena has no problem with anybody, including Shahid.” For the record, Shahid and Kareena, who were in a serious relationship for three years, parted ways in 2007, a few days before Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met hit the theatres.
