Farah Khan's body of work continues to find global followers. Come 22nd October and The Mayfair Media Club, London, would be hosting a reception to celebrate her award winning career as a Film Director and Choreographer. The event would be held at The May Fair Hotel, London.
Confirms Farah Khan who is getting ready for travel, "They are holding a reception for me and I would also be interviewed on my life and work. They wish to speak to me about my love for Hindi cinema and also about my inspirations, role modes, favorite actors and directors I have worked with."
As per insiders, the event would also feature a wide variety of footage from the films that Farah has been involved in and would showcase her work as a choreographer on some of the most memorable Bollywood films and international productions including Vanity Fair, Monsoon Wedding, Bombay Dreams and Shakira music video.
This won't be all as the exclusive event would also hold a Farah Khan Masterclass on 'A Unique & Detailed Insider's Perspective on Bollywood' on 24th October.
"Here, I am required to present an in-depth Masterclass on working within the Indian film industry. From script development, producing and directing through to distribution, casting and choreography, this is required to be a thorough, comprehensive insight into the specific dynamics of Bollywood", adds Farah Khan.
This Masterclass, which promises to be a mix of presentations, screenings, discussions and an interactive Q&A session, would see Farah sharing tips on 'Bollywood and the Wider Indian Film Industry: Structures and Hierarchy', 'Breaking into & Surviving in Bollywood', 'Raising Finance & Producing', 'Casting & Directing', 'Choreography: The relationship between Lyrics and Image', 'Female Directors in India & beyond' and 'The future of Indian Cinema' amongst other topics.
London holds reception to celebrate Farah Khan's career
The New Director of Bollywood
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Rani Mukherji
Rani Mukerji is currently working on a Yash Raj film with first-time director Anurag Singh. The yet untitled film is based around a cricket match and stars Shahid Kapoor. Recently, the cast and crew had a schedule in Amritsar where they shot major portions of the film.
Sources reveal that Rani is quite unhappy with the way the film is shaping. It is learnt that she's taken to directing major sequences herself. A source adds, "Anurag has been an assistant to Rakesh Roshan in the past on Koyla, Karan Arjun and other films. This is his first time directing big stars like Rani and Shahid."
Apparently, Rani isn't too happy with the way Anurag lights up the scenes and with his style of working.
Onlookers from the sets reveal she often walks to the monitor checking her scenes. If she isn't satisfied, then she directs the scene herself. "There have been a couple of instances when Anurag has okayed the take, but Rani has incorporated changes on her own. However, whenever she's happy with Anurag's takes, she goes and congratulates him."
It is clear that Rani doesn't want to take a risk with a newcomer and wants to make sure the project is a success for her.
'Ash is just a pretty face'
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Aishwarya Rai
Ash just has a pretty face… but can she act too?These comments on Aishwarya Rai have reportedly come from Russel Peters, a leading Canada-born stand-up comedian of Indian origin.
Peters says he dislikes everything about Bollywood and will not watch a Hindi film ever. He feels there is nothing except singing and dancing in these movies. Story is absolutely missing.
Speaking on Aishwarya Rai he says she is the best example of bad acting. In fact, she is one person who has proved that bad acting can do wonders and she has become a big name in the industry just by having a pretty face, Russel has said.
Russel Peters will be in India shortly and is scheduled to perform in Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi in the last week of October.
Health trouble predicted for Shah Rukh
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Sharukh Khan
Renowned numerologist Sanjay B. Jumaani had predicted Amitabh Bachchan will have 'stomach trouble', and that too on his birthday.
Though unfortunate, Bachchan was hospitalised owing to stomach trouble on October 11, validating Sanjay's prediction which he had done two days prior.
After Big B, Sanjay has now predicted health trouble for Shah Rukh Khan.
"Shah Rukh is entering his 44th year and the addition of 4 + 4 amounts to number 8, which represents Saturn or Shani that can cause over anxiety, stress, blood pressure and diabetes.
“Again I am hoping I am wrong. I was, of course, very moved by Mr. Bachchan's plight and conveyed my concern to his family," says Sanjay Jumaani.
Well, only time will tell if SRK will go under the weather or sail through the not-so-favourable times ahead. We truly hope he does!
Prying cameras upset Amitabh
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan says that prying cameras disturbed the Karva Chauth, a festival that celebrates wedded bliss, at his house."The prying electronic media positioned themselves at vantage points to invade private space inside our home. It is callous, abhorrent act. Our privacy was invaded without our consent," Amitabh told IANS.
Karva Chauth was on Friday and Amitabh was discharged from Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai the same day after being treated for six days for an abdominal condition. This was his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai's second Karva Chauth.
"Otherwise, the ladies of the house were happy and content. They involved themselves with all the rituals connected with the occasion and the evening went off delightfully well," he added.
On Aishwarya's first Karva Chauth too secret TV cameras planted behind bushes ruined the solemnity and sanctity of the occasion.
Sanjay Dutt now charges Rs. 15 crore per film, signs 28 movies deal
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is on a signing spree and accepting new projects at a price he never commanded before - a staggering Rs.15 crores/150 million per film.
Even at his new price Sanjay is now booked till the end of 2010 for 28 assignments, so much so that director Rohit Jugraj will be able to start his bio-pic with the actor only in 2011.
The new rate is thanks to good friend and colleague Suniel Shetty, who generously hiked Sanjay’s price when he signed on the actor for a multi-film deal for his production house Popcorn Entertainment.
Dharam Oberoi, CEO of Sanjay Dutt Productions, confirmed it to IANS: “It is true Anna (Suniel) raised Baba’s (Sanjay) price in the market. Before that Baba was being taken for granted price-wise by all and sundry. Anna was adamant about Baba’s price and started a new precedent by paying him far above what Baba got from others.”
He added: “Suniel is one of his dearest friends and responsible for initiating the remuneration that you’ve quoted.”
Having completed “EMI” with Suniel, Sanjay has now signed another big project with his company that will feature the two actors as warring heroes locked in a dramatic conflict. The big-budgeted Sanjay-Suniel action drama is to go on the floors soon, all thanks to Sanjay who magically accommodated the new assignment into his schedule even if it meant working a little harder.
“Anything for Suniel is Baba’s motto,” said Oberoi. “Yes, Baba has accommodated a new assignment with Anna into his schedule at a time when he couldn’t afford to. It means he has to work harder.”
Suniel is co-producing “EMI” with Ekta Kapoor and the film is being directed by debutant Saurav Kabra.
Sanjay recently suffered a leg injury in the gym, but he left for Bangkok to do action scenes for director Anthony D’Souza’s “Blue” against doctors’ orders. He was advised by doctors to let the limb heal itself out.
“Baba can’t afford to delay any project. In fact, he was really concerned when he had to cancel a small portion of the dubbing for Anna’s ‘EMI’ on the day he injured his leg. While he was on the cycle something gave way in his leg and Baba was in acute pain. In his typical way, he tried to brush it off as no big deal. But then the pain got unbearable and it came to a point where he could barely walk.
“With his tight schedule and his typical attitude of bravado, Baba refused to take the injury seriously. But he was forced to undergo tests. It was revealed that there was severe swelling in his leg that would take quite some time to heal.”
Disregarding doctors’ diktats Sanjay zipped off to Bangkok to join the already-waiting cast of “Blue” even if the stunts slowed down the healing process of his legs.
“That’s Baba for you. Even when going underwater was potentially harmful to his already weak lungs he went 40 feet under for ‘Blue’ in the Bahamas. And now he’s doing stunts in Bangkok with his injured leg with Akshay Kumar.”
Akshay buys 8.5 crore property in Bandra
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Akshay Kumar
kshay Khiladi Kumar seems to be playing his moves deftly in his career as well as his personal life, as the superstar will reportedly be shifting to his new plush 4k square feet duplex in Bandra. The wonderful hearth will cost Akki a whopping Rs 8.5 crore, as claimed by the builder.
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“Akshay and we are working out on the details of his new residence. We are on the verge of sealing the deal, which will fix around Rs 8.5 crore,” builder Neeraj Gorwani confirmed.
The Bollywood Khiladi is bent on growing his property, as he already owns property in Likhandwala and a beach house in Goa. He is also reported to own property in Mauritius, where he often visits for holidaying.
This new addition to his assets is located near Turner Road, overlooking the Guru Nanak Park. Akki had long wanted a house in Bandra and this would sure beat all dreams of a ‘homely hearth'!For Gossips And Mirch Masala Log On To Bollywood Paradize
Minissha's switches from 'bikni' to 'saree'
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Minisha Lamba
Minissha has become the talk of the town. This wonderful actor is constantly slipping her image. Initially in Bachna Ae Haseeno we saw her sweet girl next door act and everyone thought she could only play sweet, innocent kind of roles. However, her sizzling look in Sanjay Gadhvi’s ‘Kidnap’ proved everyone fallacious. After her ‘bikini’ girl image, speculation was that she would be keener to carry this image forward.
However, she continues to flip and once again, she surprises all her fans by slipping into a saree. Yes, the actor features on the cover of fashion & style magazine ‘Seventeen’ shot by ace photographer Subi Samuel, in the October issue and even though she is donning a pink saree with golden yellow polka dots, she just looks stunning.
In this issue, Minissha talks about her experience of romancing some of the hottest guys of bollywood, shares some of her experience of her high-school days memories and even gives some invaluable advice to all girls of her age.
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