Bollywood Madness

Dhanush's hush-hush trip to Benaras Post 'Kolaveri Di', Dhanush has now moved on next frontiers and while the shooting of his debut Hindi film RAANJHANAA is still a few months away, preparations have already begun. As per our sources, the actor recently made a hush-hush trip to Benaras to understand the finer points around life and times in the holy city up North and also get into the skin of the character. "There wasn't much hype and hoopla created about his visit to Benaras as Dhanush wanted to mingle with the crowd there and be a 'common man' instead of the star. Though 'Kolaveri Di' is a chartbuster and he is a much known name across the country, he neither has any starry airs around him nor does he wish to carry such persona in public places. Due to that he just wore normal everyday clothes and started walking the streets and spending time on the 'ghats' to understand the milieu of RAANJHNAA better,'' informs a source. Though for Dhanush this was pretty much a first ever experience of a 'live workshop' instead of preparing for a role in the closed hall, those who have worked with director Aanand L Rai say that this was pretty much on the cards. ''Aanand does this with every actor who works with him,'' says his assistant director, ''For TANU WEDS MANU, he had taken Madhavan to Kanpur, Lucknow and other cities up North since the film was set there and he wanted him to become completely familiarised with the places he would be shooting. He wants them to get comfortable with the surroundings, weather and food there so that when the actual shooting begins, it is pretty much like a homecoming for all. Good going Dhanush! Read More...

Kareena Kapoor: Aamir is a maestro Kareena Kapoor is the only actress, who has worked with the mama-bhanja duo of Bollywood, Aamir Khan and Imran Khan. With Aamir she did the blockbuster film 3 IDIOTS and is now gearing up for yet another release TALAASH. Kareena is also set to woo the audience with the young lad of tinsel-town Imran Khan in their upcoming film EK MAIN AUR EKK TU. So the comparisons are inevitable. When probed to Kareena as to who is a better actor, in her diplomatic style the gorgeous actress says, ''Aamir's body of work is unbelievable. He is the maestro of the industry and Imran is just starting out. Working with Imran was lot of fun. He is a marvelous actor and I hope we get to work together in the future too.'' Well, learn it from Kareena how to play it diplomatic! Read More...

Veena Malik emulates Aamir Khan and Salman Khan When Aamir Khan inked the GHAJINI tattoo or when Salman Khan flexed his triceps in BODYGUARD nobody in their wildest dreams would have thought that such manly gestures could be used in an item song. But sexy siren Veena Malik did it and made it look hot in her item number 'Channo' from the film GALI GALI CHOR HAI. Veena Malik flaunts the 'Gajini' tattoo embossed on her left hand. Veena even also tries to emulate Salman Khan's dance move from the film BODYGUARD. After refusing several item numbers in Bollywood, 'Channo' is a song that caught her fancy at the first hearing. "From the styling to the set up, from the tune to the choreography everything in this item number is different," says Veena. Read More...

Abhishek Bachchan to receive Green Globe award from Arnold Schwarzenegger The 4th edition of the Panasonic Green Globe Foundation Awards that will take place at the Taj Palace in Delhi on the 2nd of February will see Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan receive a Green Globe for Outstanding Efforts by a Celebrity for his endeavours toward a greener future. Presenting the award to him will be none other than the star of TERMINATOR, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Governor of California, who has seen a successful film career will be at the day-long 12th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit presided over by Manmohan Singh and will attend the Green Globe Foundation Awards Ceremony that evening. Read More...