BIG B PLAYS FOOTBALL ON SETS OF ‘TE3N’
Amitabh Bachchan who was shooting at the famed club grounds Mohammedan Sporting Club in Kolkatta for TE3N also had quite some fun kicking around the ball during breaks! Post the shoot, the club has bestowed upon Mr Bachchan honorary life membership! The Club which celebrates 125 years of its inception, has inducted Mr Bachchan in their club. Mr Bachchan was quite nostalgic when he was shooting at the football club grounds as they have been the same benches since 1950s! He used to often attend matches, sometimes straight from the train station upon arrival, given the passion Kolkatta has for football! It brought back many fond and nostalgic memories for him on the sets. Endemol, Reliance Entertainment, Cinemaa, Kross Pictures and Blue Waters Motion Pictures, have come together for ‘TE3N’, an emotional thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with Vidya Balan in a pivotal guest appearance. The film, which has Sujoy Ghosh as creative producer and Ribhu Dasgupta as its director, is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 10th, 2016.
VIKRAM OF ‘JULIE’ FAME SEEN AT THE PREMIERE OF ‘AAKHRI SAUDA’ AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HIATUS
The premiere of AAKHRI SAUDA- THE LAST Deal, an action packed suspense thriller laced with music as well as romancer produced by Mukesh Malhotra and Padmakar Athawale and written and directed by Sandeep Kumar had its grand premiere at the Movie Star, Goregaon (West), in the presence of Vikram, the leading man of the super duper hit film of the 70’s – JULIE. The film stars Aryan Chopra, Zuber K Khan, Tanvi Arora, Soniya Bajwa, Pooja, Mushtaq Khan, Ehsaan Khan etc. Aryan Chopra is also acting right now in a Tamil film while Zuber K Khan has already acted in HUM DEEWANA DIL and is now acting in THE DREAM JOB. Sandeep Kumar, who has written and directed the film AAKHRI SAUDA THE LAST DEAL is the nephew of the late actor Pradeep Kumar and son of the producer -director Kalidas who had produced and directed films like HALF TICKET, BHEEGI RAAT & ISI KA NAAM ZINDAGI. Sandeep Kumar had earlier directed EK HI BHOOL, LOVE YOU CRAZY GIRL, besides the TV serial SAI BHAKTON KI SACHCHI KAHANIYAAN.
DESIGNER DUO BHUMIKA & JYOTI COME UP WITH INDIA’S 1ST ZERO WASTE FASHION STORE
Designer brand Bhumika & Jyoti launched India’s 1st Zero Waste Fashion store in the high streets in Mumbai on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya . Though Rani Mukerji was abroad, her mum Krishna Mukerji played the perfect host. Also present was the yesteryears actress Reena Roy, who normally rarely makes an appearance coming to wish the fashion duo. Also spotted were Farha Khan, Bhagyashree, Rhea Pillai, Sheeba, Shefali Jariwala with her husband, Deb Mukerji, Karishma Modi etc. The designer duo also launched their debut collection Forest Greens. The designer duo passion for ethics, believes in recycling ‘Zero waste designs by using every last scrap, and yet conjure up some inspiring and innovative designs that would refuse to sacrifice super – cool style for sustainability. They add “Are you aware that approximately 20 percent of fabric is wasted in the manufacture of a typical design? When a pattern is cut out, the leftover scraps are usually considered useless because they’re too small to sew into anything else. But our brand which represents ethical fashion will ensure that every remnant fabric will become a luxurious embellishment that will add value to the designed outfit or accessories!
RANDEEP HOODA’S A MMA FIGHTER NOW!
Randeep Hooda, who surprised everyone with his incredible weight loss a month back, has yet another dramatic look in store for his fans! The maverick and macho actor will now be seen as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in his upcoming romance-drama film DO LAFZON KI KAHANI. The actor got a hardcore MMA training in Mumbai itself where experts were called from Bangkok. He worked out and trained for nearly 4 hours a day despite his hectic schedule to get into the skin of his character. To get the best out of him, he was trained under the supervision of India’s best MMA fighter Irfan Khan. Randeep looks as a MMA fighter. Well, we would not be surprised if we hear about him actually participating in a match soon, given his extreme levels of dedication! Directed by Deepak Tijori, DO LAFZON KI KAHANI starring Randeep Hooda and Kajal Aggarwal will release on 10th June, 2016.
DEEPIKA PADUKONE, BRAND AMBASSADOR LODHA BELMONDO
Deepika Padukone is all set to endorse Lodha’s premium weekend home development around a riverside Greg Norman golf course. Located on the Mumbai-Pune expressway, this exclusive enclave is a short pleasure drive from both Mumbai and Pune. This weekend development will be a home where residents can go relax, play a game of golf, spend some quality family time by the riverside promenade, entertain friends and family over the weekends and indulge in outdoor sports. Deepika believes in working really hard but she also believes in giving herself time to unwind.“ Although it was a hectic 2 days, I enjoyed it so much because it didn’t feel like I was working. It was more like enjoying 2 days of my weekend, experiencing this exclusive enclave playing golf, relaxing at the spa, sitting by the river and watching a movie.” This weekend project of the Lodha group will be seen offering a luxury living experience bringing together the finest privileges of life.
L’ORÉAL PARIS AMBASSADOR AISHWARYA BACHCHAN GOES FOR GOLD WITH HER APPEARANCE AT CANNES 2016
Celebrating her 15th year, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – the reigning queen of the Cannes red carpet, left everyone stunned with her spectacular appearance on day 3 of the festival. Looking infallible in a gorgeous golden Ali Younes beaded cape couture gown, Aishwarya was the cynosure of all eyes as she owned the red carpet with her ethereal beauty, grace and inimitable style. Adding a dash of edgy glamour to her look, Aishwarya lined her upper lid with a bold turquoise blue liner, complementing it with a smokey blue eye shadow and beautiful bold lashes. Leaving no stone unturned to create the perfect red carpet style statement; she styled her hair in loose waves and kept the rest of the make-up nude and luminous.
A BIOPIC ON APJ ABDUL KALAM COMING SOON!
After biopics on Milkha Singh, Mary Kom, Sarabjit Singh etc, it’s the life story of Former Indian President Late APJ Abdul Kalam that’s attracted the film industry. Pramod Gore who made the Marathi film RETI has taken up the herculean task. “It will be complete rags to riches story where a boy from a small village rose against all odds to become not just the talented scientist that he was but also our President. I was amazed how a story as great as this still remained untold,” says Pramod Gore, who went to the lengths of travelling till Rameshwaram, Kalam’s native place, met his elder brother who is now 99 years old along with is nephew who is 66 to get more insight into the life that APJ Kalam lived. “I had to seek permission from his family before going ahead with this film. I have also bought all of his 22 written works including the likes of Ignited Minds, Wings of Fire, India 2020, The Kalam Effect and more to have enough material. It’s not easy to weave an entire life into a two and a half hour film and I want capable hands on board for it. I have already registered the title of the film APJ with IMPPA. I was so moved by the story of Kalam that when I went to visit Kalam’s native place and saw the conditions in which his tomb is placed, I resolved to give all the revenue I would make out of the film into developing that land. I want to build a library there too and do my bit in the name of Kalam. The biopic goes on floors in July will be releasing in 2017”.
ANIL KAPOOR & YAMI ANNOUNCED GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADORS
Qutone, a popular brand in the tile industry does it once again. It has launched a completely new, never seen before range of products called imarble. The company will be manufacturing the product line at Asia’s first of its kind, state – of – the – art plant using European technology based at Gujarat. Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam graced the occasion and were announced the “Global Brand Ambassadors” for Qutone. Manoj Agarwal expressed his exhilaration and said, “Our primary aim at Qutone is to launch new products at regular intervals and offer the consumer a vast and technologically sound product range.” Anil Kapoor adds, “I give my confirmation on any brand when I am confident enough to endorse it. Team Qutone have smartly collaborated European Technology with Indian warmth and the result is this beautiful collection. “ Yami Gautam exclaims, “I love decorating my house and when I was introduced to the world of Qutone, I instantly wanted to use almost all their products as they are so beautiful, maintenance free and cost effective at the same time.”
JABRA FAN SINGER TURNS MUSIC COMPOSER WITH ‘MISSING ON A WEEKEND’
Nakash Aziz (of songs like Saari ke fall sa, Pungi, Selfie le le re and Jabra Fan) has now turned a music composer for MISSING ON A WEEKEND which will mark debut of singer Hariharan’s younger son Karan as an actor. Nakash will be composing music for the film alongside Shaan and Akshay Hariharan. Nakash will also be working on the background score of the film. After singing for Pritam and A. R. Rehman, Nakash is looking forward to compose for this movie. Working with A.R. Rahman and Pritam who are known for their commercial approach towards their songs, Nakash says that he has learnt a lot. “It feels great when people acknowledge your work and you get an opportunity to extent your hands in the field which you love the most. I am amongst the lucky few who have worked with both the masters, Rehman sir and Pritam da. Assisting the legend, A.R. Rahman, to playback singing and now entering the world of music composers in Bollywood, it would be not wrong to say that Nakash has come a long way in his musical journey.
KHAYYAM & HIS WIFE JAGJIT KAUR DONATE THEIR ENTIRE WEALTH TO FWICE
The veteran music composer, Padma Bhushan Khayyam and his wife Jagjit Kaur have donated their entire life earnings and wealth back to the film industry from where it was earned by forming a trust called Khayyam Jagjit Kaur KPJ Charitable Trust that annually provides a designated sum of money to the FWICE forever to support artists, workers and technicians of the film industry. Khayyam and his wife Jagjit Kaur announced the same at Maheshwari Bhavan in Mumbai in the presence of Subhash Ghai, Nitin Mukesh, FWICE President Kamlesh Pandey, FWICE General Secretary Dilip Pithwa, Talat Aziz, Bhupinder and Mitali Singh, Uttam Singh, Mukesh Sharma, actor and Hon. Secretary of CINTAA Sushant Singh etc.
SAURABBH ROY: FROM ACTION TO ROMANCE THIS GUY GOT IT ALL
Saurabbh Roy who entered Bollywood with the movie LUV PHIR KABHI will be seen soon in A TIME TO LOVE ISHQFEHMIYAAN, produced by Amrit Sinha and directed by Shorya Singh. After being a part of BCL and BCL Punjab, Saurabbh says, “I am open to explore myself more and more as an actor with every successive film. The script of ISHQFEMIYAN is so strong that it won’t let you leave the screen even for a second. Being a part of BCL was fun. I have also played for Delhi Ranji team”. While you can see Saurabh playing in BCL from Pune Anmol Ratan team he is also seen hitting some big shots in BCL Punjab which will give you a glimpse of Punjab where he says that his team Royal Patialvi is filled with some great Punjabi singers. It’s going to telecast on 9x Tashan and 28th May is the date when action begins. The actor best remembered for his roles are as Mahesh Babu in AMITA KA AMIT and Draupad in MAHABHARATA. He was also seen in KHATRON KE KHILADI 4 with Smita Bansal, besides a lot of print and TV commercials.
TANUJ VIRWANI AND AKSHARA HAASAN TO RECREATE THE MAGIC OF EK DUJE KE LIYE
Tanuj Agnihotri and Akshara Haasan will be seen together in the intense romantic short film SCENT OF A WOMAN. Their parents Rati Agnihotri and Kamal Haasan played onscreen lovers in EK DUJE KE LIYE (1981). Kamal Haasan’s youngest daughter, Akshara Haasan, who had her debut flick SHAMITABH. Recently the poster of the movie was launched where Akshara was looking menacing and her mysterious eyes are apparently seeking some kind of revenge. SCENT OF A WOMAN is a story of Akira played by Akshara who finds herself caught between an unfaithful boyfriend and an uncertain future. Tanuj has written, acted and directed the short film. Tanuj Said, “I like making short films as it keeps my creative juices flowing. In between I have taken the break because of my work commitments. In my short film, I fell upon this interesting idea of how this girl continues existing in a wrong relationship as she doesn’t have the courage to break away from it. And how sometimes we just need that one person, a catalyst to come and push us into making a much needed and overdue decision. I sounded off the idea to Akshara and she loved it.”
CLAUDIA CIESLA DEBUTS AS A WRITER WITH “KEEP EATING KEEP LOSING WEIGHT”
Om Books International is all set to release “Keep Eating Keep Losing’ by actress and nutritionist, Claudia Ciesla. It is a holistic strategy that will assist the readers redesign the map of their life by making good health their compass. Claudia’s concept rides on three components—Healthy Eating, Exercise and Rest –which benefit all spheres of life. If anyone has reached a dead end in weight loss journey, this book will help you find your way back. It is time to rediscover a time-tested and efficient way to healthy living! Says Claudia said ‘I have learned over the years, through my experiences as a child and days in Bollywood, the importance of food. The ways in which it has changed me, defined me, and empowered me are immeasurable. I came to understand that the concept of healthy living is the secret to a happy, content life. I took my passion for food to a new level and today I’m a certified nutritionist. However, I often found a distinctive trait in people—an unhealthy eating pattern it worried me to see how they abused their bodies and treated it with disrespect. Sadly, I realized that people gave more importance to their materialistic possessions like their phone, TV, laptop, etc, and gave ZERO importance to their most valuable possession—their body”.
RJ SHADAB KHAN TO DEBUT IN ACTING WITH LOVE LIFE & SCREW UPS!!
New Delhi’s popular RJ Shadab Khan will be debuting in acting with the web series called LOVE, LIFE & SCREW UPS!!! It has one of the most interesting ensemble cast comprising of actors from films, TV, theatre and modelling world, like Zeenat Aman, Mita Vashisht, Dolly Thakore, Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Yuvraaj Parashar, Diandra Soares, Sushant Divgikar and Akshay Sethi who are making their digital debut with it. It is a cool and trendy romantic comedy on relationships. Zeenat Aman will be seen again in her glamorous diva avatar. It is written and directed by Kapil Kaustubh Sharma. Music is by Nikhil Kamath. Bappi Lahiri has sung one cool peppy number.
