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If for nothing else but unabashedly ogling at him for two and a half hours, I seldom miss a John Abraham film. Granted, he happens to have starred in quite a few of my favorites, which I won’t disclose at this point, and does a rocking job with quirky roles. Also, some of his best work has been in those “arthouse” movies - I don’t like the word either but bear with me - where he’s surrounded by great actors, a good script and gets to play against type. His type, for anyone who skimmed over the first sentence of this piece, or those who have been living under a rock, is GORGEOUS.
Aashayein is yet another of those films where Abraham shines. Maybe it’s the role, which taps into his typically concealed anger but which we can all feel lies dangerously close - read: perfectly HOT! - to the surface ...
Undeniably, South Asian elegance sits at the very top of every fashionistas’ wish-list. Defined by their glamour and graceful class, designers from India and Pakistan have been influencing their Western counterparts for as long as man - and woman of course! - has worn clothing. Just think of the simple Kurta and how often that element has been, and continues to be used in American, French and Italian fashion lines… And Indian style always embodies the true definition of Couture: hand-made, exquisitely tailored and one-of-a-kind.
It is exactly because of the transnational power of fashion that Engendered has decided to pair fabulous South Asian cinema with some of the most outstanding fashion icons from the region for I-View Film 2010. It is a combination that will prove absolutely once and for all why the world must look to the East for all its inspiration.
These fashion events will include two spectacular fashion ...
August 16, 2010 – ANVITA MISHRA of Lincoln, CA, correctly spelled the word ‘naumkeag’ during the 2010 South Asian Spelling Bee Finals to clinch the title of National Champion. During the event on August 14, which was taped live for broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television, Anvita Mishra along with 17 other finalists competed for the title. Sukanya Roy from South Abington, PA was the first runner-up and Sriram Hathwar from Painted Post, NY was the second runner-up.
Eighteen top spellers from the 9 regional centers gathered at North Brunswick High School Auditorium to battle it out for the title of champion and a $10,000 prize. It took a total of 17 grueling rounds of spelling words like gebrauchsmusik, hygrodeik and sdrucciola for the winner to emerge.
The event was organized by leading South Asian advertising firm, Touchdown Media Inc. and sponsored by MetLife, insurance, employee benefits and financial services. This year the ...
Hiding Divya is an important, momentous film. It’s an enthusiastic and well thought-out first feature by a talented filmmaker - Rehana Mirza - we’ll be sure to hear loads more about in the years to come. And the film deals honestly and openly with the subject of “Bad Blood” which most in the Desi community, as my own Italian people also prefer to do, would like to sweep under the rug. You see, this “Bad Blood” refers to that big unspoken secret - Bipolar Disorder - and carries with it the stigma always attached to mental illness within tight-knit communities.
In my own culture, seeing a psychiatrist, or even a therapist to talk out some issues, is seen as a sign of weakness and the first stop on the road to being confined for life in a Sanatorium. Anti-depressants carry their own dishonor and the Italians would rather grin and bear ...
John Abraham set out to do what he had promised.
John Abraham was supposed to climb up a billboard and unveil the first look of Jhootha Hi Sahi. The billboard in question was at a height equivalent to a four storey building.
John was very thrilled at the chance of doing such an adventurous stunt. So he suggested that he should do the unveiling without any safety gear. However, the producers Saregama, Madhu Mantena and director Abbas Tyrewala refused to take such a big risk and were very firm on John doing the jump with all the safety precautions in place.
But because of the safety gear during the climb, John looked a little awkward. Once John climbed the billboard, he unveiled the first look of Jhootha Hi Sahi in the literal sense.
But the surprises didn’t end there; the first look of Jhootha Hi Sahi was such that no one could recognize John. ...
Cinergy Productions unveiled the first look of their forthcoming film “Rakhtcharitra”, on 14th Aug. at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. To do the honours, joined in, the director Ram Gopal Varma and Producer Sheetal V. Talwar. The lead cast Vivek Oberoi, Suriya, Priyamani and Abhimanyu Singh were also present to grace the occasion.
Rakhtcharitra is a story inspired from the life of Paritala Ravi, who was inarguably the most feared individual ever in the history of the blood-ridden faction politics of South India, who got assassinated in January 2005. He was a prime accused in innumerable murder cases and also survived numerous assassination attempts. Ravi’s name sent shivers up the spines of not only his rivals but even the law enforcement agencies. He was a rebel, a feudal lord, a robin hood, alleged killer of hundreds and saviour of thousands till the day he was gunned down by a death squad allegedly ...
The wax statue of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Times Square, New York City, on August 12th coinciding with the DVD release of the award-winning actor’s latest film MY NAME IS KHAN which is now available in stores.
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Yash Raj Films is pleased to announce its next project, written and directed by debutant Ali Abbas Zafar.
Produced by Aditya Chopra, the still untitled film will star Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif as the lead pair.
This romantic comedy goes on floor mid-September and is scheduled for release in 2011.
Ali has been with the Yash Raj Banner for many years and has assisted on films such as Badmaash Company, New York, Tashan and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.
Raghav’s new single ‘So Much’ is taking the UK by storm this summer. The Canadian born pop star has been on a nationwide tour in the last few weeks, setting stages alight and sending fans into a frenzy. His recent trip to the UK has seen him perform in London, Manchester, Nottingham and Leicester, with more dates to be added soon.
The London Mela’s BBC Introducing stage plays host to Raghav’s next showcase and an extra special treat is in store for all Raghav fans as he prepares a world exclusive collaboration with Bhangra superstar H Dhami. The star pair will perform the Desi remix of ‘So Much’ which features Dhami and is produced by the UK’s producer of the moment Labrinth.
The world first performance takes place on Sunday 8th August on the BBC Introducing stage, hosted by Bobby Friction. The remix will then be available to download from iTunes on ...
Actress Deepika Padukone plays the role of Kalpana Dutta in the Ashutosh Gwariker’s next Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey which is based on a true event. The film which is a period thriller is based on the book DO and DIE written by Manini Chatterjee.
Speaking about Kalpana Dutta director Ashutosh Gowariker said, ” Kalpana Dutta was just 17 when the Chittagong Uprising took place. She was a voracious reader and was inspired by stories of the youngest revolutionaries. Along with her friend Pritilata Wadadar, she played different roles within the revolutionary movement, including that of a courier - transporting acid from Calcutta to Chittagong. After her arrest, the court took into consideration her age and sex and she was given transportation of life. After she got released in May 1939 she got married to Shri P. C. Joshi (General secretary of the Communist Party of India). The author Manini Chatterji ...