Deepika Padukone to endorse Garnier

Actress Deepika Padukone have been signed directly to endorse a brand new product under the logo Garnier Skin Naturals. The product is geared toward the fashionable Indian woman, and the actress hopes she will motivate women to deal with their skin.

“Through my association with Garnier I'M HOPING to assist women around the country obtain the easiest looking skin they’re all in search of,” Deepika said in a statement.

Deepika was chosen to endorse the product as she “represents the young, contemporary and intelligent Indian woman who's well conscious about her skincare needs and can take the fitting measures to maintain it beautiful and healthy in any respect times,” says Nathalie Gerschtein, general manager, Garnier at L’Oreal India Pvt. Ltd. – IANS

Bollywood stars at Madame Tussauds Washington

Madame Tussauds museums are widely known world over for his or her lifelike wax statues of popular world icons. Because the Indian cinema went global in past few years, there was a rise within the selection of wax figures of widely known Indian actors on the Tussauds museums. The newest addition is available in the shape of the introduction of famous Bollywood stars wax statues so as to be on display at Madame Tussauds, Washington DC.

The exhibit with the intention to run during the end of the year as a part of a travelling Bollywood exhibit on the famed wax museum features Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor.

The Washington DC exhibit as a way to be unveiled today will feature two dancers in turquoise and glossy gold sequined outfits performing a fusion of traditional and modern Indian dances.

Jahnu Barua conferred Bhupen Hazarika award

Eight time National award winner director Jahnu Barua was conferred the primary ever Bhupen Hazarika award to recognize his contribution to Indian cinema. The award, instituted within the memory of the late musical icon by Pune-based organization Sarhad, known for its work in border areas and conflict zones, was presented to the Assamese filmmaker at a ceremony last evening by former Assam Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta.

An alumnus of the celebrated FTII here, Barua spoke about his days in city as a movie student and the way he managed to be informed Marathi. "NOBODY would have thought that an award made within the name of Bhupen Hazarika who hails from Assam be initiated by a Pune-based organization. With this, Sarhad proved that there would not be boundaries in terms of art and culture," Sarhad president Sanjay Nahar said the award is an effort to improve people-to-people contact and supply a lift to development within the northeast.

Paris Hilton during her visit to ‘Ashray’ orphanage

Paris Hilton during her visit to ‘Ashray’ orphanage. Socialite Paris Hilton, who’s on 2nd visit to India, went to Ashray, part of the Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT) in suburban Bandra.

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Salman Khan asked to look in Mumbai court on December 27th

Actor Salman Khan have been directed to look in a Mumbai court on December 27. The Police have also been asked to wait. The court issued notice to Salman Khan and to the cops in response to a report that the police faked documents and evidence to assist Salman Khan in a hit-and-run case. The case was filed by lawyer-activist Abha Singh.

Salman Khan had rammed right into a bakery in suburban Bandra, killing 1 and hurting 4 others resting on a roads, Sept 28, 2002. The case continues to be being tried. Claims against the actor include quick and negligent driving. In March this year, Salman Khan had registered an application within the Bandra city court desirous to sell his car as he doesn’t need it any more.

However, the court declined the applying because the car is an explanation within the case and the trial isn’t over.

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Kareena won’t cut her hair to play TV reporter

Actress Kareena Kapoor is in no mood to chop her shiny hair to get into the role for Prakash Jha’s movie Satyagrah. The actress, who’s planned to begin filming early next season, will essay the nature of a TV reporter within the movie.

Reportedly her role is predicated at the worldwide popular TV reporter Christiane Amanpour who’s recognized for her reporting abilities from strife-torn countries. Also, Christiane is renowned for her stylish office attire and short locks.

“I’m more likely to perform a very glamourous character within the flick. I CAN'T be slicing my locks needless to say. Long, flowing hair is without doubt one of the USP of an actress be it in songs or in a film. Also, I endorse a shampoo company, so how am i able to slice my locks,” said Kareena.

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Bollywoods first music release flash mob

Flash mobs became quite a rage around the world. Hollywood films and studios have used this unique way of promotion up to now where a number of individuals wind up at a pre-decided public place and break into an impromptu song.

Now, Bollywood may have their first ever flash mob for the music release of Mumbai Mirror starring Sachiin Joshi. The film that's slated to release on January 18 can have its music launch in a novel way. That is the primary for a Hindi film to advertise itself through such an activity. A source engaged on the film says, "Sachiin Joshi, the principle lead actor, will join the dancers who will perform at the track 'Dum Pe Lakdi' that's in accordance with his character of a cop."

"The flash mob will happen at a well-liked suburban mall in Mumbai. The team is presently engaged on planning the main points and rehearsing at the song with numerous people," adds the source.

Nawazuddin to play biz tycoon in Black Currency

It looks as if there's no stopping this man called Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who's churning stellar performances one after another! Along with his recent performance in Talaash also hitting the jackpot, it's no wonder that his bag is full with challenging roles. While on one hand, he has Ketan Mehta's Mountain Man, at the other, he was signed up for Black Currency. On this film, he's going to be playing the role of Hassan Ali Khan, the Indian businessman who's speculated to have stashed away billions in Swiss accounts.

The film, that is being directed by Sanjay Sharma (Anil Sharma's brother), can have Nawazuddin's character in keeping with the cash laundering tycoon. Talking concerning the role, Nawazuddin said that, unlike his other roles so far, for the primary time, he's going to be seen in expensive Savile Row suits traveling in his private jet, getting off choppers for prime level meetings on exotic islands and can be surrounded by glamorous women.

For someone hailing from a humble background and having Amitabh Bachchan's role in Trishul as his dream role, Nawazuddin feels that Black Currency is the nearest he has come to special B's role in Trishul.

After daughter’s death, Asha Bhosle finds solace in music

Asha Bhosle represents the wondrous spirit of human resilience in all its sonorous splendour. Within not up to two months of her daughter’s death, the singer has pulled herself up and has found solace in music.

Asha’s only daughter Varsha committed suicide Oct 8 and ever because the veteran singer were lying low. In fact, family and friends say she had gone into depression, which apparently gripped her with frightening intensity.

However, way to music, Asha has gradually begun to heal and become emotionally healthy.

“If it wasn’t for music, the tragedy would have destroyed her. Ashaji has immersed herself completely into music,” a source with reference to the singer said.

“She has again started doing riyaaz religiously every morning and evening like an eager student of music. It has helped her to regain her composure, given her hope, strengthened her resolve to hold on,” the source added.

She now plans to carry a comeback concert in January, which might be devoted to her daughter Varsha.

Moreover, the veteran singer’s debut film “Mai”, which was delayed due to the bereavement, is ready to hit the screens in January.

“Ashaji has completely submerged her grief in her music. She sounds better today than she did six months ago. It’s a miracle. But then she is an excessively strong woman,” said the source. – IANS

‘Talaash’ mints Rs. 49 crore with Aamir’s Midas touch

Aamir Khan’s Midas touch appears to be working again. The actor’s suspense-thriller is raking within the moolah on the domestic box-office earning Rs.48.99 crore within the opening weekend.

Directed by Reema Kagti, the film, featuring Aamir, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor, was made at the cheap of Rs.40 crore and its satellite rights were also sold for Rs.40 crore. “Talaash” released across 2,500 screens.

The film opened with rave reviews and its first weekend breakup is – Rs.14.52 crore (Friday), Rs.16.37 crore (Saturday) and Rs.18.1 crore (Sunday).

Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines, Mumbai, says the response to the film is sweet and it's attracting more of a category audience.

“It is more for sophistication audience instead of masses. The weekend was superb and the movie is doing great in multiplexes compared to single screens,” Thadani told IANS.

A lot of families also are coming to observe the suspense thriller, said Jaspal Dhingra of Nanaksar Enterprises.

“In three days, the movie has earned approximately Rs.3.75 crore in Punjab. This can be a weekend-plus picture and is predicted to do better. Families are coming and liking the movie,” said Dhingra.

Unlike his previous films, Aamir, who's also the producer of the film together with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, chose to maintain the promotions low-key as they didn’t wish to ruin the suspense of the film.

And his business plan perceived to have worked on the subject of attracting footfalls.

“The footfalls are exceeding and the movie has almost 80-90 percent occupancy. All age groups are coming,” said Rahul Singh, senior vice president, PVR Cinemas.

However, Singh says weekdays will decide its longevity.

“The weekdays will decide the way it does in future because the word of mouth spreads. Movies like ‘Khiladi 786′ and ‘Dabangg 2′ will release so we will be able to must wait and watch,” he said. – IANS

Aarav free to selected career path, says Akshay Kumar

Actor Akshay Kumar doesn’t need to push his son Aarav into filmdom and says he has full freedom to make his own career choices.

“If he desires to become an actor, he can. He's just 10 years old. He can become whatever he wishes to, when he grows up. He will need to become a health care provider or lawyer or anything, I don’t wish to pressurise him on the moment,” said Akshay.

Married to actress Twinkle Khanna, the couple has two kids – Aarav, 10 and daughter Nitara, born in September.

With a career span of over two decades, the actor is calling better with each of is films.

Asked in regards to the secret behind it, Akshay said, “I don’t do anything in life as opposed to smiling. It's been proven in science and real life to boot that crucial thing is to make others smile and laugh.”

“I read and save the entire jokes, which I receive on my phone. I LOVE when people laugh,” said Akshay, who made his Bollywood debut with 1991 film “Saugandh”.

With films like “Rowdy Rathore” and “Housefull 2″ making it to the Rs. 100 crore-club, this year have been very successful and emotionally draining for Akshay.

“First, I lost my father-in-law superstar Rajesh Khanna, which have been the most important loss for my family. Also the demise of Yash Chopraji, A.K. Hangal, Ashok Mehta – all this was an enormous loss for the industry,” he said.

The 45-year-old popularly referred to as ‘Khiladi Kumar’, is asking forward to the discharge of his new film “Khiladi 786″. Directed by Ashish R. Mohan, the film also features Asin Thottumkal. It releases Dec 7. – IANS

Star system has helped Bollywood flourish: Zoya Akhtar

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar strongly believes in Bollywood’s star system and feels it has helped the industry build an identity within the map of global cinema.

“Star system is very important. In case you see worldwide, India, Hollywood and China — a lot of these three (film) industries have a celeb system. Remainder of( the film) industries like Europe and other countries don’t have stars and their (film) industries are dying,” Zoya told IANS in an interview.

Having directed film stars Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol and her younger brother Farhan Akhtar, Zoya said India has survived Hollywood because “we now have our language; we have our own style, so our audience would wish to peer a Shah Rukh Khan and never Tom Cruise”.

“Our star system has made our industry grow. So I definitely have numerous respect for that and that i understand that,” the 40-year-old said.

Then, who consistent with her is a movie star?

“They are called stars because it doesn't matter what the film is, they get a gap. Stars pull people. But having said that, stars need to cater to their audience by doing what has worked before. So that you can’t make too many films with them because they (stars) don’t wish to experiment. They would like that safety and that's the problem,” said Zoya.

“In this case, Aamir Khan is somewhat different,” she said, on her experience of working with him in “Talaash”, which released Nov 30.

Zoya co-wrote the film with director Reema Kagti, experimenting for the primary time with the suspense genre.

“My challenges were to maintain the tale engaging, give depth to the characters and in addition do something about their emotional chord. Our audience relate to emotional quotient. So, if you happen to don’t connect them emotionally, they won't watch (a film),” she said.

Zoya, the daughter of poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar and script writer Honey Irani, has written and directed “Luck By Chance” (2009) and “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” (2011).

She said she would really like a balance of commercially viable and critically acclaimed projects.

“I feel both are important. Commercial success is very important. But when I make a movie and it makes money, but when the audience says they didn’t find it irresistible at all, I'LL BE disappointed. I NEED everybody to look at my films and prefer it,” she said. – IANS

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Ajay Devgn to endorse Dabur Hajmola

Ajay Devgn is one star whose stardom is growing with each passing year. His latest film Son Of Sardaar being successful on the Box Office.

Needless to mention that, Ajay is a 'superhit' not only amongst the filmmakers, but additionally amongst the logo managers besides! In line with Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, Ajay Devgn has now been roped in to be the emblem ambassador of Dabur Hajmola.

The official announcement of the similar is being awaited.

Salman summoned by Mumbai Metropolitan court

Salman Khan's woes and misery relating the infamous 2002 hit and run case in Bandra are removed from over. The actor have been ordered by the Mumbai Metropolitan Court to look for a hearing on December 27 (which incidentally happens to be his birthday) following a complaint filed by lawyer cum activist Abha Singh.

Abha claims that the cops curious about the case had faked the evidence and documents referring to the case as a way to manipulate the trial. The court has also asked the cops involved to be present for the hearing in conjunction with Salman.