Horn... Ok... Pleassss Movie Preview

Produced by Samee Abdol Siddiqui under the banner of Sunrise Pictures Pvt Ltd, in association with Sarang films HORN OK PLEASSS...... is will create riots of laughter. It's a situational comedy of errors where the problems are all grim for the characters, but hilarious for the audience.

Directed by Rakesh Sarang it stars Nana Patekar, Rimi Sen, Muzamil Ibrahim, Ali Asgar, Shaurya Chauhan, Nirmiti Sawant, Mukesh Tiwari, Vrijesh Hirji, Rakhi Sawant and Satish Shah.

The music has been scored by Lalit Pandit and lyrics penned by Salim Bijnori and Sajid Farhaad.


Synopsis :

The truck tycoon Govinda (Nana Patekar) is a simple, humble and loving but self made millionaire. He had started life as a truck driver, so he prefers to remain connected to his roots. Inspite of owning a Mercedes, he prefers to travel in the comfort of his truck...... He loves his wife Ria (Rimi Sen) to distraction. He believes life is all about love.

So when he saves the life of a disillusioned heartbroken young photographer Ajay (Muzammil Ibrahim), who is trying to commit suicide on learning that the love of his life Ria is already married, Govinda shares his life's mantra with him.

Govinda convinces Ajay that if the girl is also in love with him, the only solution is for Ajay to kill the girl's husband, a plan which Govinda chalks out for him.

However, the joke is on him because Ajay is in love with Govinda's wife.

Enters Rocky, who looks just like Ajay and has a girlfriend of his own. Add to this uncle Balam, brother Champak and a few more characters who also want to kill Govinda. Irony is that the master brain hatching his murder is Govinda himself.

Will Govinda succeed in killing himself????????

Will Ajay get the love of his life????????

Who is Vijay and will he clear the confusion????????

To know more about it just stay tuned till 10th October 2008.

Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors Movie Preview

"He is only a kid." is something that is heard ever too often. But when a kid displays the valour and wit that is no child's play and the presence of mind that belies his age, it certainly is no kidding matter. Hari Puttar is the awe-inspiring story of one such kid.

Hari Prasad Dhoonda (Zain Khan) or Hari Puttar, as he is fondly called, is a bright 10 year old who has recently moved from India to the U.K. with his parents (Sarika and Zakir Khan). His father, Prof. Dhoonda is assigned to work on a secret project with the Defense Forces at a remote location in the U.K. He has access to confidential information that is stored on a chip and safely kept at his house.

Within days of their arrival in London, Hari's aunt (Lilette Dubey) and uncle DK (Jackie Shroff) visit the Dhoonda residence with their own as well DK's boss' children. Suddenly, the house is filled with the effervescence of no less than ten kids. At this point, everything goes for a spin for Hari Puttar. Not only is he thrown out of his room to accommodate the girls, he is also ragged and ridiculed by all the other kids for being too naive. Hari Puttar suddenly feels unwanted, undermined and unappreciated.

To top it, even as DK arranges a vacation for the entire family, one night before they take off, Hari's mother sends him off to the attic bedroom as a punishment for no big fault of his. As luck would have it, the next morning, the whole family leaves in a tearing hurry, forgetting that they have left something integral behind - Namely Hari and his little cousin Tuk Tuk (Swini Khara). But this realization does not dawn until they are halfway into their journey.

When Hari and Tuk Tuk discover that they have the large house to themselves, they begin to enjoy the sudden freedom.

Meantime, an infamous don, Kali Mirchi, assigns two bumbling burglars (Saurabh Shukla and Vijay Raaz) to steal the secret formula chip from Hari's house. Hari accidentally discovers the mission of the burglars and is determined to save the secret formula from being exposed.

The so called naive Hari Puttar embarks on a journey of great adventure and suddenly discovers the self-confidence, creativity and gumption that he did not know he possessed. With his innovative plans , determined wit, and with able support from Tuk Tuk, Hari Puttar manages to not only save the secret chip but also captures the two unsuspecting thugs.

Hari's mother in the meanwhile, desperate to get back to Hari goes through her own adventure to reach back home. And when she does, she finds that she had left behind a son .and had come back to a little hero.

Flashbacks Of A Fool Movie Preview

PVR Pictures is all set to release FLASHBACKS OF A FOOL on 2nd October.

Written and directed by Baillie Walsh FLASHBACKS OF A FOOL is a 2008 British drama film about a Hollywood actor who reflects upon his life following the funeral of his best friend. It stars Daniel Craig, Felicity Jones, Harry Eden, Claire Forlani, Emilia Fox and Eve.

The film was mainly shot in South Africa's Cape Town city.

Synopsis:

Joe Scott (Daniel Craig) is a washed up Hollywood star, whose hedonistic lifestyle of sex, drugs, and celebrity has taken its toll. Handsome even in his drug-addled 40s, he leads a directionless, lonely life in his opulent Malibu mansion whilst outside the tide of public opinion has turned firmly against him. Only when confronted by tragedy is he forced to face up to the ghosts of his past.

Flashback to 1970's England and small town life set to the beat of Roxy Music and Bowie. Joe's rites of a passage as a young man (Harry Eden) in a tiny British seaside community lay the foundations for the Hollywood dream he goes on to experience. His budding sexuality, his boyhood camaraderie, the untoward advances of a voluptuous older woman, and his teenage actions lead to unforeseen, tragic consequences, which will ultimately force him to flee in search of a new life.

Lindsay Lohan's girlfriend hospitalised with depression

London, Dec 22 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson has been admitted to a hospital in California. She is reportedly suffering from exhaustion and depression.

According to contactmusic.com, Ronson is said to have called doctors to her Los Angeles home Sunday and was subsequently taken to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.


'She's been suffering from depression and from lack of food and sleep. Lindsay Lohan has been helping her through this, as she has been through it herself two years ago,' said a source.

Madonna dating Jesus Luzb?

London, Dec 22 (IANS) Pop diva Madonna has been reported to be having a fling with Brazilian model Jesus Luzb, whom she met on a magazine shoot in Rio de Janeiro.

According to thesun.co.uk, she even invited him on the first leg of her Sticky and Sweet tour.


'She was very interested in him. He's there with her now and photographer Steven Klein is helping him get along with everyone,' said a source.


Another source added: 'Everyone knows they are ficando - which is a Portuguese expression that means they are kissing and doing other things but without any obligation of being faithful or getting into a relationship afterwards.'

Hollywood director Robert Mulligan dies at 83

Los Angeles, Dec 23 (DPA) Robert Mulligan, the director of the movie classic 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which brought the issue of entrenched racism in the US South to the screen, has died. He was 83.

Mulligan died Friday of heart disease at his Connecticut home, according to an announcement by his family Monday.


Though he never won an Oscar himself, he directed five different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Gregory Peck and Mary Badham in 'Mockingbird', Natalie Wood in 'Love with the Proper Stranger', Ruth Gordon in 'Inside Daisy Clover' and Ellen Burstyn in 'Same Time, Next Year'.


Mulligan was born Aug 23, 1925, in New York and worked briefly on the copy desk of The New York Times before starting his show business career as a messenger boy at CBS.


He soon became a director of live television shows before moving to film.


The classic 1962 adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was named the No 25 film of all time by the American Film Institute. Both Peck, who played Atticus Finch, the lawyer and father in the film about racial injustice, and Badham, who played his daughter, are deceased.


Harper Lee, 82, who wrote the book on which the movie was based, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom of the United States for her contribution to literature in 2007.

Spoilsport SMS reveals 'Ghajini' climax

New Delhi, Dec 22(IANS) Just when the audiences started queuing up for booking their tickets for Aamir Khan-starrer 'Ghajini', a chain SMS started playing spoilsport by revealing what could possibly be the climax of the film.

'Someone killed Aamir's girlfriend and he lost his memory. Then he tries to find out the killer. Suspense… Aamir himself is the killer. Now enjoy 'Ghajini'!' says the SMS that has been doing the rounds on the mobile phones for the past few days.


Whether the SMS is true would only be clear once the film releases Friday. However, several people have received this SMS through known as well as unknown sources.


Says 22-year-old Surbhi Pant: 'I received this SMS a few days back. I was very irritated after reading it because I wanted to watch the film. Now I don't know if it is true or not. Just in case this is the story of the film, I would be really disappointed, as I know the plot now. Eventually, I thought I should forward it to all my friends.'


The film is the much-hyped Hindi remake of director A.R. Murugadoss' Tamil hit with the same name.


While the original 'Ghajini' featured southern actor Surya Sivakumar along with actress Asin Thottumkal, Murugadoss cast Aamir to play the main lead in the Hindi version and repeats Asin in female lead.


'Ghajini' is the love story of a rich businessman Sanjay Singhania (Aamir) and a model Kalpana (Asin). The story takes a U-turn when Kalpana is murdered and Sanjay suffers temporary amnesia due to a brain injury. Sanjay's character sets out to take revenge from those responsible for Kalpana's death.


While in the Tamil version of 'Ghajini', Sanjay finds the murderer and completes his revenge by killing him; the ending has been altered in the Hindi version.

Amitabh Bachchan is No 1, says Aamir Khan

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Amid the war of words between the three Khans - Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman - the 'Ghajini' star Aamir has declared that it is none other than superstar Amitabh Bachchan who is still the number one in Bollywood.

'For me Amitabh Bachchan is No 1. Do Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan say they are number one? No one who sits on the top needs to say he is number one. Others keep claiming to be there,' said Aamir.


Recently, Shah Rukh sparked a controversy by proclaiming himself the biggest brand and saying there cannot be any competition with him.


Commenting on that Aamir said: 'I don't believe in competitions with others. I only compete with myself.'


After a phase of cold war with his contemporary Shah Rukh, Aamir says he can't dare to fight with him.


'Do you think I could dare to fight with Shah Rukh. He is a good friend and so I can't fight with him. I respect him a lot,' said Aamir, who was in capital over the weekend to promote his forthcoming film 'Ghajini'.


The actor, who was is town giving his fans the 'Ghajini' cut at an event, was in a jovial mood but tried his best to avoid queries about his cold war with Shah Rukh.


He joked that by turning into a barber for a day, he was even promoting Shah Rukh's next venture 'Billo Barber'.


His antics did not just end at that.


Aamir's forthcoming ventures is titled 'Three Idiots' and the actor said the title should be rightfully given to the three Khans of Bollywood - including himself, Shah Rukh and Salman.


'My forthcoming film after 'Ghajini' is Rajkumar Hirani's 'Three Idiots' and I play the character of an idiot with R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. But I think Shah Rukh, Salman and I are truly the three idiots of Bollywood,' Aamir said.


He also cast a dig at Salman when he asked the crowd whether they want him to flaunt his body that he has toned up especially for 'Ghajini'.


'Who wants to see my eight packs?' he asked. But when there was a loud 'Yes, we want to' from the audience, Aamir said: 'Only Salman can show his packs. I can't do it. It's not my cup of tea.'

'De Dhana Dhan' cast ill after shooting underwater

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) The entire cast of director Priyadarshan's forthcoming comedy 'De Dhana Dhan' had been shooting non-stop underwater at Film City here for two weeks and most of them are unwell.

'Though the water is clean, it isn't exactly the aqua-blue swimming pool water. And it's taking its toll on all of us. We're coughing, huffing and wheezing,' said a member of the cast on condition of anonymity.


Katrina Kaif, who left the shooting for two days to be in Singapore, rejoined the unit recently. She has been down with a severe cold and cough for a fortnight now and has been on antibiotics.


Suniel Shetty, who is cast opposite Sameera Reddy in the film, admits the cast has been shooting underwater for two weeks.


'But the water is clean. It's been disinfected every day. Priyan is very clear about that. But it isn't easy. I mean I love the water and swimming. But this is tough. These underwater sequences being shot at Film City are supposed to be part of the sequences in Singapore. We'll be shooting the rest of the sequences there,' Suniel told IANS.


Added another cast member: 'Though it is very difficult being underwater for hours, we have a lot of fun. It's Priyan's film and nobody questions his vision, but we could do with a break.'

After 'A Wednesday', Naseer, Anupam flooded with offers

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) After the success of 'A Wednesday', Naseeruddin Shah, 58, and Anupam Kher, 54, are flooded with offers for films highlighting the adventures of the fifty-plus brigade.

While the former isn't biting the bait, Anupam is making hay while the sun shines.


'I keep telling Naseer we're the new rock stars of Bollywood,' joked Anupam. I'm so happy that 'A Wednesday' has made such an impact,' Anupam told IANS.


'I'm at this very moment shooting for 'Carry On, Pandu' with Om Puri. Om and I earlier did a remake of 'Victoria 203' with us playing Ashok Kumar and Pran's parts. I think it should've come after 'A Wednesday'. 'Pandu' is being directed by very well-known Marathi director Chandrakant Kulkarni,' he added.


Hindi filmmakers are planning several films with the two new 'rock stars', including a sequel to 'A Wednesday'

Scripted the next Bollywood hit? Now wait for a contact

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) 'I'm very busy now', 'Call me after three years' or 'Who are your references?' - these are some of the common replies that budding scriptwriters get from filmmakers when they attempt to gain an entry into Bollywood.

Those looking for a launch platform accuse producers and directors of double standards when they complain about the dearth of new talent.


'They say one thing in public and say something else when we approach them. They are no better than politicians,' Rajesh Kumar, a budding scriptwriter, told IANS.


Kumar said he had approached various directors, but none of them even agreed to listen to his script's synopsis.


At a recent conference organised by the Screenwriters' Association and attended by many wannabe writers, one of the main topics for discussion was the dearth of good writers and original scripts. But many delegates who attended the conference complained that the biggies who spoke of originality and providing a platform to newcomers, were not open to giving fresh talent a chance.


The meet was attended by established directors, producers and writers including Kamal Haasan, Govind Nihalani, Rajkumar Hirani, Abbas Tyrewala, Amol Palekar and Sriram Raghavan.


When this IANS correspondent pretended to be a writer and approached directors at the meet with a script, there was not a single positive response. Some of the replies were:


Tyrewala: 'Oh! not now. I was looking for scripts some time back, but now I have 22 scripts and there is no chance of getting something more for at least a couple of years.'


Bharadwaj: 'I'm very busy with my film now. So please call me at my office some time after February.'


Hirani: 'I can't think of anything beyond my film 'Three Idiots'. Once I'm through with my film, I can give you time. Call my office after two-three months.'


Sanjay Gadhvi: 'I am not doing anything now. But I have my scripts. So I don't think there is a fair chance. We entertain new writers if there is some sort of reference. It's very difficult to entertain one and all and so if there is any writer who comes with a reference we take him seriously.'


Palekar: 'I am so busy with my work that I cannot look right or left for at least three years. Please call me after three years.'


Prathamesh Sharma, who has just started his career in scriptwriting and has written a few short plays, got similar replies from filmmakers.


'It's very difficult to make them hear our concepts and ideas as they don't know us personally. I have tried to explain my concept to them, but they cite different excuses and avoid me.'


Pradtyoth Pandit had the same experience.


'I have many original ideas and concepts, which I am confident they will like if they listen. But I don't know how to make them listen,' Pandit said.


'They always ask me to e-mail my concept, which I did several times, but there was no response from their end. I'm really frustrated by their double standards,' he added.


Abhijaat Joshi, who writes for Raj Kumar Hirani, suggested at the conference: 'The best way to make an entry for a budding writer is to take part in contests which provide a decent platform.'


But one of the delegates dismissed his suggestion. 'I have participated in several contests and won a few too. But nothing really happened. It's all about the contacts one has in the industry,' he remarked.

Slumdog Millionaire' jumps into North American Top 10

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) British director Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire', based on a book by Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup, has jumped into the North American Top 10 and also taken home more awards as well as several nominations for British Indian actor Dev Patel.

Patel gets a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a male actor in a supporting role from the Screen Actors Guild Awards along with nominations for Outstanding Performance by a cast in a motion picture.


Shot in Mumbai, the film that also stars Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor tells the heart warming story of an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai who goes on to win a staggering Rs.20 million on India's 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' game show. Dev Patel plays the protagonist Jamal as a teenager.


It has earned six nominations including British Film, Director, British Director, British Actor (Patel), Young British Performer (Patel), and Screenwriter from the London Critics' Circle Film Awards.


The film has won the Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Most Promising Performer (Patel) award from the Chicago Film Critics Association.


It has also won Best Picture and Best Director awards from the Detroit Film Critics Society and Florida Film Critics Circle. The latter has also given it an award for Best Screenplay.


After five strong weeks in limited release, 'Slumdog Millionaire' expanded to more than 500 theatres all over the US and jumped into the North American Top 10 for the first time, finishing number eight for the weekend.


With its weekend gross rising to $3.15 million, up 45 percent from last weekend, the film has to date earned a total gross of $12 million

Priyanka Chopra launches Tag Heuer Carrera Collection in Chennai

As the rain gods unleashed their fury on Chennai, Bollywood's leading lady Priyanka Chopra arrived as a ray of sunshine in the city. She was here to launch the latest Carrera collection of watches of Tag Heuer, the leading international watch brand. The collection is inspired by Motor Sports and is a beautiful amalgamation of style and technology. Present at the occasion were Mr. Manishi Sanwal, General Manager, LVMH watch and jewellery; Mr. Ashok Doshi, Managing Director, The Helvetica; and Ms. Manmeet Vohra, Marketing Director, Tag Heuer. Also present was Mr. Prabhu of Accolade PR who handled the PR for the event in Chennai. The event began with VJ Cary welcoming the guests. Mr. Sanwal explained about the collection. Priyanka spoke about her association with Tag Heuer. She has been the brand ambassador for Tag Heuer for two years now. She also answered questions from the audience which ranged form her endorsement of the brand to her films. The star of Fashion and Dostana mesmerised the audience with her straightforward answers and down-to-earth persona When asked whether she would be interested in doing Tamil films, the gorgeous actress replied that she had made her debut through Tamil films (Tamizhan opposite Vijay) and Tamil Cinema was always very dear to her. So all of Priyanaka's fans can surely hope to see her in Tamil films! Galatta.com managed to get an exclusive video interview with this former Ms. World. Though she was on a flying visit to Chennai and had a flight to catch immediately after the event, she took the time to talk to us.

Don't miss Neenyaare

Neenyaare comes as a breath of fresh air at a time when the Kannada film industry is facing a serious dearth of good films. Though it was released with no publicity and little expectation, Neenyaare is a fast-paced love story with good dialogue, brilliant photography and excellent musical composition.

Sure, there are some loopholes in the plot; but kudos to debutant director Sindesh for demostrating the ability to weave an interesting narrative, complete with exciting, unexpected twists and turns.

In fact, the film has numerous tantalising moments, coming one after the after, that will leave you at the edge of your seat throughout. But where it really shines is in the second half, when the film truly takes off, moves at a rapid pace and ends with a well crafted climax.

It's important to mention the impressive performances of Sambhrama and Ramya Barna. Because they're both debutants, their strong acting abilities will surely surprise the audience.

As for the director, Sindesh, he's done very well for himself here. The dialogue is crisp, commecial elements are effortlessly introduced and the two songs are well timed and well shot.

Cinematographer Vishnuvardhan and music director V Manohar have done their respected parts to enhance the quality of the film. V Manohar, in his hundredth film as a music director, delivers another admirable performance and certainly does not disappoint. In particular, his treatment of the lyrics is downright jawdropping .

To come to the story, Surya, an orphan, is looked after by a good hearted couple. Megha, the daughter of the couple, quarrels with Surya all the time. But, when Surya saves her from a huge embarrassment, Megha changes her ways.

Meanwhile, Surya is in search of Sinchana, who sends him messages constantly. She in fact plays hide and seek with him. What happens to Sinchana is revealed in the climax.

Suraj, who had earlier acted as a hero in the unforgettable Shivani, proves his mettle once more. The two heroines have also performed very well. Sharath Babu, Thulasi Shivamani and many young artists have added strength to the film. In fact, the whole cast contributes.

Watch Neenyaare for its novel presentation, fantastic visuals, good music and fine performances.

The Fastest Rising Stars

With their laddish good looks, these heartthrobs of today have what it takes to be the sexy men of tomorrow. PEOPLE India magazine makes a list of the hottest rising stars. We take a look.

Prateik Babbar, 22
Status: Single

A scrumptious little nugget about this lanky and brooding actor from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na -- he can cook. "I can whip up a great omlette."

He also has a taste for sexy scents. "I use Calvin Klein's Crave after a shower. It is the most delicious thing in my life."

For now, the newcomer is relishing his successful debut. "I knew people will notice me in the film. I had a good feeling about it."

Forget everything... even the 'inspired' tag

All those expecting Ghajini to be a take on Memento better keep their hopes in check.

Sure, the first publicity stills from the film show [Images] channeling both some over-steroided WWE wrestler as well as the hero from Christopher Nolan's fantastic 2000 thriller. The similarities are too obvious -- clues and leads tattooed across the body, polaroids of hints captured before memory flits away -- and even if Khan is bulked up like a human growth hormone advertisement, the makers of the upcoming release admit that he suffers from short term memory loss in a way pretty much identical to the anterograde amnesia showcased in Memento.

Yet going in expecting a fresh, nouveau-Bollywood spin on one of the most groundbreaking thrillers in years would be asking for... not too much, but too predictable a product. And Ghajini's [Images] setting itself to offer you a whole different brand of masala.

People are now able to put a name to my face

Bringing up the rear of a long line of journalists interviewing a celebrity is always tough. The person is tired, and are on auto-pilot by then. The answers more often than not tend to sound rehearsed and repetitive.

But south Indian star Asin Thottumkal, who will be making her debut opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini, is only too enthusiastic to chat. Grace and elegance personified, Asin talks at length about her new film, Aamir Khan, and rumours of bad blood with Jiah Khan.

Aamir turns barber for a day

Aamir Khan adopted a new way to promote his film, Ghajini [Images]. He put up a pair of scissors and gave some fans a haircut, similar to his own Ghajini cut.


The actor set up a barber shop in Bengali Market, New Delhi [Images], on Sunday, and tried an alternate career for a few hours.


Earlier, Big Cinema's employees flaunted Ghajini hairstyles, which is steadily becoming a craze among youngsters.


Aamir's Ghajini look has been designed by his loyal hairstylist Avan Contractor.

Rajni's look revealed in Endhiran

Shankar's movies always make news. More so, if it stars Tamil superstar Rajnikant. Even today, people talk about the hype their earlier film together, Sivaji, created. Shankar was to direct Robot next, with Shah Rukh Khan. To be made in Hindi by his production house, the film was officially announced as well. But creative differences made them fall apart.

Akshay Kumar runs for a 'special' cause

Akshay Kumar took part in a special torch run organised in New Delhi on Sunday for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. The special Olympics is aimed at empowering specially-abled individuals to take active part in sports training and competition. Akshay Kumar, who led the Indian leg of the torch run flagged off by New Delhi Chief Minister Sheela Dixit, said that there is a need to encourage the specially-abled individuals to be a part of the main stream society.

Hit Song of 2008

Kabhi kabhi Aditi, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

My gift is my song and this one's for you? Look who has done Elton John proud! Our very own Abbas Tyrewala. The Aditis of the world owe the writer-turned-director a big one for this glorious gift of a song. Bring on a super-endearing picturisation of the same on bouncy younglings -- Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza. Without any question, A R Rahman's young, animated cheer-up ditty, sung spiritedly by Rashid Ali, is full of beans and spunky beat.
In fact, the entire soundtrack is more than happy to rest on the strength of Rahman's feel-good concoctions and left-footed Pappus.