Bollywood Paradize

Riya Sen - Once a leading lady now just an item

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She was last seen as a leading lady way back in 2006 when she appeared opposite Shreyas Talpade in Apna Sapna Money Money. The film was a success but Riya Sen was in mood to get into a signing spree.

Waiting patiently for the right roles to come her way, the pretty young girl who has also been seen in successful films like Shaadi No. 1, Plan, Qayamat, Jhankaar Beats and last but not the least Style, has been keeping herself busy by being a part of item songs.

Her mini appearance amongst a horde of girls was definitely noticed as she burnt the dance floor in the sizzling title song from the film Heyy Babyy (2007).

The song turned out to be a chartbuster and Riya was noticed once again in spite of presence of a dozen odd sexy sirens like Celina Jaitley, Koena Mitra and Amisha Patel alongst others.

Now she has got a platform set for herself to make a further impression with the film Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein where she has got an entire item song shot exclusively on her.

Titled 'Sajan Mera', a number where Riya is seen in yet another sizzling avtar of hers, it also features the film's lead Sarwar Ahuja who appears to be all pensive and troubled as per the demand of the situation in the song.

Along with Sarwar, who had debuted with Khanna & Iyer last year, the film also stars Tabassum's grand daughter Khushi who would be making her debut as a leading lady. The film is produced by Rajesh Gupta and directed by Manish Goel.

Incidentally Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein was recently in news since the makers had gone on record to state that Riya wasn't cooperating with them for the promotion of the film.

Apparently Riya, who has a cameo role in Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein, felt that the makers only wanted to cash in on her name and popularity to promote the film. This is why she was demanding close to Rs 3 lakh just to promote the film.

Though there hasn't been an official word on this from Riya, the makers have made it clear that they won't bow down to her demands since the film's promotion was planned with an extremely tight budget due to Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein being a small-budget film.

When Aishwarya and Abhishek had a huge fight

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Well, the things are not always the same as they look like. This is how the B-town trend has been growing since its puberty.

Take for example the Bollywood couples who flaunt their giggling happiness in front of the media, quarrel and fight while those clicking flashes get away. I know you must be ready to give example of the recently hot couple Abhi-Ash.

Even I would be happiest with their example. But, you see, it’s Bollywood and no one can compare between matters of parde ke aage and parde ke pichhe.

You must be thinking of it as some kind of gag but I am in no mood to do so. Even you will get serious knowing about the matter.

Actually, there’s news that this beautiful couple who had gone to attend IIFA awards function, created a hell lot of a drama in the lobby of a hotel.

It’s been heard that Jr. Bachchan wasn’t happy about Ash getting a little loud while they attended the award function and wanted her keep a low profile. But Ash ignored him and continued to be her real self.

This gradually got into Abhi’s mind and by the time they reached their hotel the things got out of control and they had an open discussion regarding the problem. Later, it’s said that Abhishek asked his personal security guards to escort Ash to their room.

Hoops! No one should have ever expected things like that from a nice and understanding couple like theirs; especially when Big B always is found escorting and guiding his favourite bahu.

Should we think a little further about the Abhi-Ash future? Will Abhi again shout at Ash? Well, you still look doubtful! But you must understand that Abhi-Ash always look greener on the other side of the camera.

Raima is as crazy as I am

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No one could bring Karisma and Kareena Kapoor together. The last time two Bollywood sisters came together it was for proud-mom Shobhana Samarth's Hamari Beti.

Even there Nutan and Tanuja, the first pair of famous screen- sister in Bollywood, didn't come together as sisters.

And when Deepak Tijori cast Shilpa and Shamita Shetty together in Fareb, they played rivals in love!

Big mistake. With a super-active media images from celebrities' real lives define their celluloid roles in audiences' minds.

"If I do a film with Esha I'd have to play her mother. Nobody would accept us otherwise, " says Hema Malini.

For the first time the two hot and in-the-news Bollywood sisters Raima and Riya have decided to come together as sisters. And the director chosen for the task is young Vicky Chopra.

Riya is eminently kicked by the idea. "I've been dying to work with my sister. Although she's a year older to me and although we look very different (she looks like my grandmom Suchitra Sen, I'm more like my mom Moon Moon) Raima is like my twin.

We've been staying together in Mumbai for three years now. And there's not a thing about our lives that we don't share."

Riya and Raima have been waiting for the right opportunity to come together. "We had offers earlier. But nothing worth considering seriously. It made sense for us to be cast together only when we played sisters.

I don't think audiences would accept us together as anything but siblings. We're going to have a whale of a time playing sisters."

Vicky Chopra is Vir Chopra's son and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's nephew. The idea of casting the two Sen sisters together came to him when Raima worked with Vinod in Parineeta and Eklavya.

Says Riya, "Most people think Raima is the sober sister while I'm the wild one. Little do they know. Raima is as crazy as I am."

Meet the surprise package of JTYJN

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While Imraan Khan continues to hog the limelight for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa with Genelia D'Souza making her presence felt with her trademark smile, there is one face which is quietly waiting for it's turn to be noticed with the film's release this Friday.

It's the face of Manjari Fadnis who is the second leading lady in this Abbas Tyrewala debut directorial ventGenelia D'Souzaure and is already being touted as the surprise package in the newest romcom to hit the screens.

"And to think of it, I was the last person to be signed for the film, much later than all other major characters had come on board", says Manjari who is self admittedly quite nervous as the D-day has arrived.

"I had to go through a stringent process though to be a part of the film", confesses Manjari who had made her debut as the leading lady with Rok Sako To Rok Lo four years back, "I am told that there were quite a few girls who had auditioned for the role. Guess my hard work, luck and last but not the least, patience, eventually paid off."

Patience is one virtue that Manjari has certainly demonstrated since apart from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa and I Am 24 (which she has completed), she is waiting for the response to JTYJN.

As per sources, she plays the love interest of Imran Khan who has Genelia for company as his bum-chum pal. It is in the course of their journey that Imran and Genelia come closer which results in a love triangle of sorts with Manjari involved.

"Let me not comment on the film's storyline as it is for you to check out", teases Manjari.

"I am not in a hurry to sign any films as Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa is a big project", says Manjari whose Bengali film Faaltu recently won a National Award for itself, "I didn't want any inconsequential film to arrive in the time when I believe that Jaane Tu... would help shape my career in a big way. I am waiting for the big day which is now just a few hours away and looking forward to how audience and industry reacts."

Imraan is bored by uncle Aamir

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Knowing to be perfectionist, Aamir Khan may have been going all out to promote nephew Imraan’s debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na but Imraan doesn’t look to be impressed by his uncle’s acting style.

“Perfectionists are boring. Aamir is so irritating. He is perfect. Sometimes that is a bore. I can’t be that good really,” utters Imraan Khan. The young boy also feels that Aamir has grown too old to portray the character of a hero. “I call him old man sometimes. And he gets angry at that. Recently he got a hamstring, I SMSed him ‘serves u right ol’ man. You should play your age now - a father,” jokes out Imraan.

Well, this lad surely seems to have a lot of guts otherwise who other newcomer would have dared to utter any such thing against superstar Aamir Khan! Maybe he is taking a much to advantage of being Aamir’s nephew.

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Review

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Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, a fair attempt by Kunal kohli, with a good combination of peppy music, laughter, pyar and magic for the kids! The story is about Ranbir Talwar(Saif Ali Khan), a cold and emotionless businessman who has from the beginning of his life been subjected to loss of love. Losing his mother at a young age, he is much accustomed to being the one who takes his award and leaves the party first. But one night, when he is the cause of an accident resulting in the death of two other people, leaving their children orphaned, the court decides to give custody of the children to him, to take care of and be responsible for.

Along with his bimbo girlfriend (Amisha Patel), whose primary concern in life is the new release of Prada bags, he takes up the responsibility rather lightly. But on the other side, the four children - Vishisht, Iqbal, Aditi and Avantika are waiting to meet the mThoda Pyaar Thoda Magican who brought them to this state, and at any price, take their revenge. One day when the children can tolerate it no longer, and they pray to god to get them out of staying this way, God (Rishi Kapoor) listens in, and sends down his favourite angel Geeta (Rani) to help them. Ranbir brings in the Nanny (Rani) for them, and THAT is where all the magic begins. From how he finally gets them to like him, to the "thoda" pyar right at the end.

Saif and Rani have done a good job on the acting, and while the movie is an entertainer, it does tend to bring a sense of Tara Rum Pum deja vu along with it, with the kids and the "rona dhona" that comes with it... The songs however are in no way crying material, what with Shankar Ehsaan and Loy outshining themselves with the tracks in this movie! Nihaal ho gayi being immediately one of the favourites, and Lazy Lamhe with Amisha Patel sizzling it out is another favourite. While the other tracks like Bulbula and Beetey Kal se, with Rani dancing it out aren't as peppy, they do get the mood of the movie set in place!

Over-all, a good movie, a good watch for children and Rani Mukerji fans. But if you didn't enjoy Tara Rum Pum, chances are, you're not going to enjoy this too much. Nothing too unpredictable about the story line here, so don't expect too much suspense! The love between Rani and Saif kicks in only in the last 20 minutes of the movie, so let's not expect too much romance either! A clap for the songs, and a one time watch for this one!

Love Story 2050 Review

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It’s the same age old Love Story set in 2050

Director: Harry Baweja
Producer: Pammi Baweja
Music: Annu Malik
Lyrics: Javed AkhtarLove Story 2050
Screenplay: Harry Baweja, Rowena Baweja
Dialogue: Mayur Puri
*ing: Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Dalip Tahil, Archana Puran Singh, Harsh Varisth, Mehzabin Sarela and others

It’s a beautiful dream for those who love living in the dreamlands only; but what about the audience who are quite bored with repetitive Bollywoody love stories!

Karan Oberoi (Harman Baweja) is the only son of famed businessman Mr. Oberoi (Dalip Tahil). Karan is not happy with his father as because his father is more interested in cars, business and achievement than his only son. Being very lonely and having the thought in mind that his unfortunate accidents would bring no loss to anyone, Karan always prefers to play with danger. In the course of the mundane story, Karan meets Sana (Priyanka Chorpa) and for obvious reasons (love, I mean to say) they decide on getting married. And here comes the twist. Sana meets an accident and she dies leaving Karan all alone.

On the other hand the Love Story has Karan’s uncle, Dr. Yatinder Khanna (Boman Irani), who by profession is a scientist. Dr. Khanna has been working on a time machine for last fifteen years so that he can poke into the future to how the things will change (obviously).

Karan meets Dr. Khanna and recapping Sana’s dream about entering the year 2050, they go to the year 2050 with the time machine. Entering the future Karan comes to know that Sana is now the best rock-star of the world living in Mumbai and is named as Zaisha. Ultimately Karan succeeds in getting his love, Sana alias Zaisha, back to the present with the help of QUTY and BOO, two robotic dolls taking care of Zaisha.

Harry Baweja has beautifully taken care of direction as well as the story but at some places the story becomes little slow. Music and lyrics of the film looks nice but at the same time it appears little difficult to say that songs will look something like that with flying cars in the year 2050. Priyanka has worked well in accordance with her character. Whether Harman’s resemblance with Hrithik is a bane or boon is a quiz immaterial but his impact on the screen is quite impressive. Boman Irani has depicted his character quite well. Archana Puran Singh looks good in her charaPriyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja in Love Story 2050cter of Priyanka’s mother.

The first part of the film is based on the love story between Priyanka and Harman and the funny thing is the second part of the film is also based on their love story. The only difference is the second part happens in the year 2050.

Coming to the much hyped special effects, Harry has proved it a mark in Indian film history but it’s quite difficult to say whether the world, especially Mumbai, will look somewhat like that in the year 2050. This possibly is the first Indian film that marvels in special effects and people seem really amazed but at the same time few people are inclined to believe it a copy of some Hollywood flick. Being neutral it’s better to buy both the opinions. One funny thing is, even in 2050, corruption remain our inseparable characteristic. On the other hand the robot snake shows the fatal future of today’s reptiles (?).

QUTY and BOO show the great creative status of the director but the size of BOO is little small than what people have expected it to be. The film, flaunting a budget of fifty crore, must have earned a cool amount from Lux and Lawman. At the same time, the brand owners must be feeling good thinking about how their brands will be famous among stars even in 2050.

Well, it’s time to say adieu to you all but before signing off it’s better to say that you must watch the film once to witness Harman’s acting, special effects and not to forget, Mumbai in 2050.