Saturday, November 20, 2010

Akshay: From Khiladi to Khan

Akshay Kumar's new name is fast becoming his most popular name. After being called 'Khiladi' for decades, now, Akki is known by the name of Khan in industry circles. Yes, TEES MAAR KHAN, the name of his upcominReveals a source close to the actor, "These days everyone in the trade is calling Akshay by his new name: TEES MAAR KHAN. His earlier title Khiladi is fast being replaced by this new name. The new Khan in B-Town is making waves for all the good reasons. Many in the trade also believe that this new name might stay with him as the film is getting good response from the audiences and the trade alike."
With already four Khans in town: SRK, Aamir, Salman and Saif, let's welcome Akki to the club.
g film is also becoming his new name in bollywood.

KAALO wins best film award at SA Horror fest

The Yash Patnaik produced and Wilson Louis-directed horror film KAALO has won two awards at the South African Horrorfest held at Cape Town from 27 October to 5 November. The film won the best feature film award and also the best cinematography award.
Said Wilson Louis, 'Getting an international recognition that too for a horror film to an Indian filmmaker like me gives me an opening and a thought process to hence forward make films in which I am apt in.'
Other films that lapped up awards were THE TAINT that received the most outrageous award, Ken Foree won the best male award for ZONE OF THE DEAD while Kristina Klebe annexed the best female lead award for the same film.
The best screenplay award went to Adam Mason and Simon Boyes won the best screenplay award for BLOOD RIVER, Pushpank Gawade won the best cinematography award for KAALO.
While THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA that won the audience choice award, WALKING DISTANCE won the best special FX make-up award.
Short film STAY got a special mention for the best scare film while Joe Spinell got an entry into the Hall of Fame for MANIAC.

Anushka ready to do ten more films for YRF/Aditya!

All set for a hat trick of hits with her upcoming film BAND BAAJA BAARAAT (carrying a very positive response), Anushka Sharma is certainly overjoyed, elated and extremely confident. Her first two films, RAB NE BANA DI JODI and BADMAASH COMPANY, for Yash Raj Films have been successful (more so RAB NE.. which is a blockbuster and BADMAASH COMPANY a hit) and trade is pretty confident that Anushka will weave her magic with BAND BAAJA BAThere was news that Anushka's three film contract with Yash Raj Films which she had signed has now ended and so she is free to sign new films. Rubbishing the reports Anushka says that that there was no contract whatsoever and clarifies that she had signed Nikhil Advani's PATIALA HOUSE even before BAND BAAJA BAARAAT.
She however accepted that it was a mutual agreement that she would do three film with Yash Raj but no one stopped her from signing films with any outside banner. She also added that if Yash Raj Films and Aditya feel that her presence is required in any movie she would be glad to be a part of even ten more films as she owes everything to them.
Certainly it's heartening to see such attitude, especially from youngsters, which shows that loyalty and gratitude still exists in Bollwyood, after all we have seen so many examples when big stars deserted their mentors after success.
ARAAT as well.

ISHQIYA selected at 10th River to River Florence Indian Film Festival

ISHQIYA - the thrilling love story, continues its saga of success. It gets selected in the 10th River to River Florence Indian Film Festival that will be held at Florence in Italy. The film is not only a success in India but has also received recognition worldwide. With the increasing popularity of ISHQIYA, Bollywood too is making its presence felt too the world.
ISHQIYA has also participated in Munich - International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, IFFL, Bollywood and Beyond, The Indie Fest, 34th Cairo International Film Festival and Dainik Jagran Film Festival.
Hiren Gada, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment, shares his thoughts on the occasion. "We are glad to know that our efforts are recognized worldwide. The film has travelled across the boundary of language and culture differences and has been appreciated in every festival it has participated in."
River to River, Florence Indian Film Festival is held at Florence in Italy every year. The festival had its first edition in October 2001 at the Rond� di Bacco Theatre of Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The aim of the festival is to promote only films from and about India, and it is the first Festival of this kind in the world. This year the festival is scheduled from 3rd to 9th December 2010.

Kangna to be 2nd BeYu Fashion Awards' showstopper

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will be the showstopper at the 2nd BeYu Fashion Awards 2010 event, which is produced & directed by Maverick Productions, Film and Entertainment Company.
The two day fashion extravaganza 'The BeYu Fashion Awards 2010' ceremony being held on November 19 and 20, 2010 in the IT hub Bangalore will witness showcasing of latest collections of young well known designers from India and abroad. International Make-Up artist Diego Schober adorns models with BeYu cosmetics.
"The second 'Be Yu fashion awards 2010' ceremony to be held at Bangalore will be presented by a premium clothing brand shall be attended by the who's who of the fashion and glamour fraternity. 'The BeYu Fashion Awards' is an annual event which bestows special honors to a diverse group of rising stars and fashion industry leaders. Kangana Ranaut's presence as a showstopper will add a lot of value to the event", says Anuj Saxena, Owner of Maverick Productions.
The weekend fashion extravaganza is being organized by Elder Health Care Ltd for its German premium cosmetic brand BeYu. The show is choreographed and put together by fashion choreographer and stylist Guru, Prasad Bidapa and associates...
"During the Fashion event, a mix of emerging and eminent designers including Julie Kagti, Bibi Russell, Sharbari Datta, Anjalie Sharma, Ritu & Rochana, Nimrita, Satkrit, Amanda Bacchali, Stringhopper, Sneha, Raj Shroff and Sanchita will be showcasing their collections which will set the trend for 2011," Said Anuj Saxena.