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OUTSOURCED -- THE FILM -- RELEASE JANUARY 2

WEG Entertainment Pvt Ltd brings to India, Outsourced, an award-winning this Indie-comedy on call centres sees refreshing Ayesha Dharker and Josh Hamilton come together. Interestingly, the film has made waves globally, winning awards and lauds at the Bend Film Festival Audience Award, Best Picture 2007, Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival Audience Award 2007, Cinequest Film Festival Audience Award, Best Feature Film 2007, Dubai International Film Festival Official Selection 2006, Goa International Film Festival Official Selection 2006, Hardacre Film Festival Audience Award, Best Picture 2007, Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles  udience Award 2007, Mumbai International Film Festival Official Selection 2007, Palm Springs Film Festival Best of the Fest 2007, Palm Springs Film Festival John Schlesinger Award 2007, Red Bank International Film Festival Official Selection 2007, Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Award for Best Film 2007, South Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2007, South Asian Indian Film Festival Official Selection 2007, Toronto Film Festival Official Selection 2006, Vancouver International Film Festival Official Selection 2007.
Now, Outsourced finally comes home. The story goes thus…. Todd Anderson (Josh Hamilton) spends his days managing a customer call center in Seattle until his job, along with those of the entire office, are outsourced to India. Adding insult to injury, Todd must travel to India to train his new replacement. As he navigates through the chaos of Bombay and an office paralyzed by constant cultural misunderstandings, Todd yearns to return to the comforts of home.
But it is through his team of quirky yet likable Indian call center workers, including his friendly and motivated replacement, Puro (Asif Basra), and the charming, opinionated Asha (Ayesha Dharker), that Todd realizes that he too has a lot to learn—not only about India and America, but about himself. He soon discovers that being outsourced may be the best thing that ever happened to him. "Outsourced" is a romantic comedy and Dharker plays the woman whose life veers of course with disgruntled Todd entering it. As Ayesha Dharker simply puts it, "Outsourced is a romance between two countries, not just two people." Director John Jeffcoat avers Dharker was a real trouper, turning in "a great performance under some very difficult circumstances, like excessive heat and lighting rigs falling upon her. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat." says Jeffcoat. Touche! Interestingly, according to Variety, Ken Kwapis, of The Office, has reportedly been tapped by NBC to create a television pilot for a potential spinoff of Outsourced. CAST DETAILS - Josh Hamilton (Todd Anderson) A longtime stalwart of the New York theater scene, Josh Hamilton's film and television work includes Alive, Kicking and Screaming (just released on the Criterion Collection), The House of Yes, The Proprietor, On Line, Freak Talks About Sex, The F word, Absolutely Fabulous, Sex and the City, Urbania, Sorry Haters, Margaret, Neal Cassady, Tonight at Noon, Broken English, The Last New Yorker, and Diggers. Among his theater credits are last year's critically acclaimed revival of Hurlyburly, Proof on Broadway, Kenneth Lonergan's plays This is Our Youth and The Waverly Gallery, As Bees in Honey Drown, The Cider House Rules, The Violet Hour, Women and Wallacei, and Eric Bogoson's Suburbia. He most recently worked on Tom Stoppard's trilogy of plays The Coast of Utopia at Lincoln Center with Billy Crudup, Ethan Hawke and Martha Plimpton.

Chal Chala Chal

Deepak (Govinda) is a simpleton. He has been switching jobs as he does not want to succumb tothe corrupt system. since years, with unwavering efforts, financial hardships & an unshaken faith in the judicial systems, he has bee helping his father, omkarnathji, in a legal matter.

Omkarnathji, the ex-principal of a private school, if sighting a court case against the school to get his due provident fund and pension.

Omkarnathji wins the case and school is ordered to give property as compensation, if there is no money in the it's funds.

And thus Deepak's life getsan addition : a bus.

Insted of selling it off, acting on his father's advice, he decides to run the bus. The familymembers - two sisters :Chhaya and Aprana (Upasana singh and amita Nangia) and their Ghar-Jamaaee husbands Vinayak Agrawal, a Lawyer(Mr. Asrani) and U.U. Upadhyay (Manoj Joshi) are aginst it. They feel it's low profile job. Their primary interest is in selling off the huge bungalow and devour their share of property.

But Deepak has immense trust in his father's judgment. Sundar (Rajpal Yadav) a jolly good sweetheart, who is desperately trying for an American Visa, is also an age old friend. He comes hndy with initial investement & they establish a company, Chal Chala Chal transport and so begins the ride of their lives The bus is in dilapidated condition and much of money is gone for the repairs.

 It's roller-coaster ride where mishaps are more than then the commuters. The bus driver, Basantilal (Razak Khan) wears thiks glasses and conductor Harilal (Asif Basra) has a sugar factory in his mouth and an eye for cash.. and add to it like a cherry on the triple decker pastry- Sunder's enmity with a rat which has eaten his passport.

 Corruption chases Deepak in transport business as well U.U.Upadhyay is a chief vehicle inspector. he tried his level best to harass deepak and extort money, raising troubles.  These workers are messing up deepak's life and business, but he can't raise a finger against them. for they under the cushioned wings of the Union Leader Mr. singh (Murali Sharma).  They only relife should have been the lovely lady on the bus Payal (Reema Sen) ,but the bus hits her, fracturing her leg. now she is also in the vengeance mode, extorting money from deepak.  What saves Deepak from these mad house characters, is his faith in his rincipales and his father's love-acting as the strong backbone in bitter sweeet times.

Dara Singh to play coach in Wah Khiladi Wah

 You may call it as comeback for Veteran Actor Dara Singh in film industry. After several years on television, he is playing the character of a sports coach in “Wah Khiladi Wah”, a film produced by Anup Jalota & Chaitanya Swamy."Yes, I am playing role of a coach, who always gives winning tips to his team. Bhojpuri is a very sweet language, and it was pleasure working in a Bhojpuri film," said the veteran actor, on the set of Wah Khiladi Wah.The entire film unit was proud to have Dara Singh on the sets."It's a pleasure to work with him. He is very co-operative, and very dedicated towards his work", reveals Amit Chouhan, director of the movie. Anara Gupta, the controversial Miss Jammu, is playing a guest appearance in this movie as well.The film is produced by Anup Jalota & Chaitanya Swami.. Cast:- Pankaj Keshri, Sweety Chabra, Manoj Tiger, Sweety Dattani,Reena rani , Rahul Srivastav,S.M Tripathi, Umesh, Jai, Riyaz Indian, Jawahar, Awdesh Mishra. Lyrics:- Shyam Ji Shyam – Sachidanand Kabach Pandey, Music :-Aman shlok , Cinematographer:- Ravi Chandan, Dance:- Pappu Khanna, Reshma Khan, Art:- Anjani Tiwari, Action:- R.P. Yadav. The film is being presented by  Bhajan Samrat Anup jalota- Adi Shakti Entertainment jointly  

Farhan Akhtar promotes Yajness Shhetty

Yajness Shhetty, a martial arts expert and the trainer who trained innumerable stars, has been on sabbatical for last 4-5 years on Film Screen. But he is back now with Farhan Akhtar in film ' Luck By chance". He will be seen here teaching Martial Arts to Farhan. The scene with Yajness is so impressive that Farhan has decided to incorporate in all theatrical promos. Farhan is absolutely under sway of his Yajness talent ,therefore you will see Yajness Shhetty in theator in promo of film,’Luck by chance’which is running. It’s luck by chance or Farhan promoting Yajness? 

Marathi Film ‘ Chingi ‘Completed

 After the success of Bhojpuri Film ‘ Shreeman Driver Baboo ’ Israni Production has completed Marathi Film  ‘Chingi ’ based on a very sensitive subject on girl child. Anita Israni presents the film ‘ Chingi ’under banner of P.P. Creations is Produced and Directed by Raj Israni. Story by Shree Kurade, Script, dialogue and Lyrics  by Ashok Patole, Music by Ashok Patki, Cameraman Rafik Latif Shekh, Editor : Aroon Narvekar, Art Director : Baba Patil, choreography : Narendra Pandit –Vrashali Chouhan, Chief Asst. Director : Rouf Bhungadawala and Exec. Producer is Mohit Israni. Cast : Milind Gavali,  Giraja Oak, Ravindra Berde, Ila Bhate, Ujjala Jog, Harshali Zine, Arun Bhadsavle and Guest Artist are Aditi Sarangdhar, Neelam Shirke, Shweta Shinde, Sneha wagh, Charusheela Vachhani, Nagesh Bhosale, Shubhangi Latkar, Dr.Vilas Ujvane, Kanchan Pagare, Sandeep Bhansali. Film is likely to be released next month.

Shilpa Shett on the blog...

After Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan its actress Shilpa Shetty who has launched her own blog.  Shilpa has become extremely popular with the masses after her stint with UK show Big Brother and Big Boss. She's a global icon in terms of fashion and fitness. Fans from all over the world want to get in touch with her. So she has decided to launch her blog. The actress will now pen down her thoughts,
feelings and express her opinion on various issues that concern and perturb her. The blog will give Shilpa's fans access to her most private thoughts. Currently Shilpa is disturbed by the way her loving city has been damaged by terrorists. She has condemned the terrorist attacks and has strongly voiced her opinion on it in her blog www.shilpashettylive.com

‘TOHAR NAIKHE KAUNO JODH TU  BEJOD BADU  HO’ Musically Launched

In last 90s, there was a very famous Bhojpuri Song of Bharat Sharma "Goriya Chand ke Anjoriya niyan gor badu ho, tohar jod kehu naikhe, bejod badu ho..." The song was so popular that even Manoj Tiwari gave voice to the same in one of his movies. The song also appeared in Bharat Sharma’s first Bhojpuri film "Bhai hokhe ta Bharat niyan", which was released last year. Now, a film is being made on the second line of the same song.  
The hottest pair of Pawan Singh & Rani Chatterjee is all set to rock the silver screen in Shree Radhe Shyam Creation’s ‘TOHAR NAIKHE KAUNO JODH TU  BEJOD BADU  HO’WHICH WAS Musically launched this week at  A.B SOUND with a song recording.Producer- R.S Mishra, Writer- Director-  Rameshwar mishra, Co–producer-mahesh patel, Exec-producer- sandeep pandey, Lyric- santosh singh, Music- Aman- shlok, Choreographer- Ricky gupta, Cinematographer- Heera saroj, Action- shakeel sheikh, Editor- gyan prakash. Cast- Pawansingh,Rani chatterji, Prem Nagwansi, Gunjan pant, Niraj tripathi & Brijesh tripathi.The story of the film revolves around Pawan, who is a bank employee, and Rani, a modern & educated girl, who is totally devoted towards her career. The film will go on floor in the month of February 2009. 

Raj Kapoor Special  

A Real 'REALITY' talent-hunt MUSICAL SHOW – inspired by Shri Ravindra Jain and piloted by Deevya R. Jain, Creative Director.  
Ace composer cum lyricist Shri Ravindra Jain conjures up many memories of sensuous, ever-green and ever-lasting tunes he gave to hindi film music. 
More, he has given multiple talents to the music world in the form of Yesudas, Suresh Wadkar, Jaspal Singh, Hemlata & Aarti Mukherjee to name a few in the last 30 years. 
It's therefore only fitting that 'CLOSE-UP PERFORMER' chose Ravindra Jain as the shows mascot and piloting the event to bring to the fore singing talents from various parts of the country. 
The Close-up research team and its judges laboriously heard singers from all parts of the land and selected 100 singers in Mumbai. 
A huge set-up of Close-up Performer has been erected in Mumbai where 30 participants in 6 groups will showcase their singing skills - in different segments - week-by-week. 
The winning singers are assured of singing assignments in movies and tele films assures Mr.Jain whose D.R. Productions is piloting the project. 
The judges on the panel are  : 
1. Mr.Ravindra Jain  2. Mr.Shravan {both composers} and 3. M/s. Madhushree {well known singer}. 
The Close-up Performer show is planned to be a delightful & mesmerizing musical  event providing a whiff of fresh fragrance to the music world in the form of talented singers who remain 'un-discovered' to this day. 
The musical content is a honest and sincere effort to enchant music lovers with passionate music which is closer to the heart. It will be a riveting, engrossing and enjoyable fare promises Ravindra Jain. After giving us great songs from films such as Chitchor, Ram teri ganga maili, Saudagar, Geet gaata chal and in popular tele-serials we can afford to believe the words of Ravindra Jain The anchors of the programme are : Mr.Ravi Tripathi and M/s Shweta Pandit, both playback singers.  

NO SECURITY, NO TAX – Tarun Rathi

Recently entire India, especially every Mumbaikar was very angry as the Government securities failed to protect us from such hideous terrorist attacks.

Thus people are lobbying against the Government of India and security agencies, for their lack of accountability.

Their clear and loud demand to the Government is “provide every common man of Mumbai proper security and only then will they pay taxes” this was aggressively put forward by “Producer and Social Worker MR. Tarun Rathi” who was leading this movement. Some film personalities joined Mr. Rathi in this movement too. Actor Suresh Oberoi clearly stated that the present government has fully failed to give security to a common man.

Tarun Rathi asserted “Now the general public of mumbai is tremendously angry with the poor functioning of this Government”.

During this meeting many gave their opinion on Security and Tax systems. According to Mr. Rathi , 60% of the entire tax of the country comes from Mumbai and still the we Mumbaikar get 0% security”.

In Today’s meeting eminent and responsible citizens of Mumbai along with film personalities voiced out that they are living in a fear built atmosphere and have every right to question their own safety?  They stated that there is every bit a possibility that at any given time, any merciless terrorist can intrude their personal space and hold them hostage.

The government insures the security of all politicians but what about us “the common man??”

This meeting was a platform for common Indians to show their concerns, thus many showed up to insure their solidarity with Mr. Rathi.

They were all deeply hurt, ashamed and furious with the ruthless dance of death that took place in Mumbai on 26^th of this November.

The meeting concluded with a unanimous decision of creating a Non Political Organization, which would create pressure on the Government of India and force them to provide security for every common Indian starting from Mumbai today. Every man present in the meeting took a pledge saying that he will not rest till the last man guilty in and outside the government, responsible for the merciless killings in Mumbai will not be jailed or made accountable.

Mr. Rathi concluded by announcing that this is a non-cooperation movement against the government. NO SECURITY NO TAX!!!!!

The meeting was organized regarding these sensitive issue at Saraswati English School, D.N Andheri (W).

Katrina Kaif: Total workaholic!

 Katrina Kaif is a thorough workaholic! The actress does not like a single minute going waste when it comes to work. So imagine Katrina's disgust when the director is compelled to cancel the day's shooting due to reasons beyond reach. A unit members revealed, "The incident occurred on the sets of Ajab Pyar Ki Ghazab Kahaani. It was pouring cats and dogs that day. Rajkumar Santoshi had no choice but cancel the shooting of the film. While the lead star Ranbir Kapoor and the entire unit rejoiced at the thought of having an entire day off, Katrina was saddened by it. "A day off is such a waste of time," Katrina was heard saying. Katrina wished it had not rained heavily. "She wished work would continue as usual. Katrina enjoys being occupied with work all the time because she puts her heart and soul in it. She always says that there's no substitute to hard work."

Vidya Balan is an excellent mimic!

Guess what! Vidya's an excellent mimic! A unit member revealed, "Vidya can imitate other actors with utmost ease! It's a treat to watch her take off on them." This keeps the unit entertained. "Vidya is the life of our night schedules. She is high in spirits even at 4 in the morning. Neither does she nor does she let other get bogged down by dullness. Vidya is always smiling and cracking jokes. The grueling schedules do not look grueling any more."

Kamal Mahrshi

Kamal Mahrshi was born in the pink city of India Jaipur, While studying only he realized that he was not cut out to be amongst the crowd, but to become something special. He had a talent of singing which made him popular in school and college. But his aim was something else. To make it big, bigger, biggest. To fulfill his dream he went on different parts of the world to learn different form of music, but stopped in London to make his base. But that's not a place for a hindi singer, So after few years he landed in the city of dreams Mumbai. The world was tough here. He kept meeting people but that produced no results. To survive in this city he started working as a copy writer and along with that he also kept doing live shows here and there. He wrote for radio, television and adfilms too. He went on to work with shahrukh, kareena and a lot of big television stars. But his dream of becoming a singer was not getting fulfilled, there was no hope, no sign and he again went back to London, and that was a turning point. He got to perform there with a german band called Simple N-ergy. And that's when they decided to join hands and enter the Indian market. They produced a hindi english and german language album called Brown culture in the studios of Cologne, Germany. And here they are with this amazing album having seven tracks. And a writer finaly turned to become a singer. 

Hottest Lyricist of Today's

Kumaar becomes Bollywood Ka Laadla

with 'Maa Da Laadla Bigad Gaya'

'Maa Da Laadla Bigad Gaya' is the song what made him real Ladla Lyricist of Bollywood. Having come from Jalandhar, Kumaar, the newest lyricist on the Block has made every one dance to his words. His song Ma Da Laadla can be heard everywhere and anywhere. Whether it is a five star hotel's discotheque or a modest beer bar or an auto or ac taxi, this song has been the most played, asked and heard. The remarkable things what is in the words of  these songs are  the  naughtiness and peppiness of young generation without any offend to older generation.    

Before hitting the gold mine with Dostana, Kumaar has written  songs  for TV serials 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi,' 'Pari Hum Main', etc and films like Plan, Bhram, Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama, Ham Se Hai Jahan. Jawani Deewani. Hijack and a few more films. His songs Kabhi Na Aaye Na Rabba (Film: Musafir) and Kyon Dolte Ho Aage Peeche (Film: 'Golmaal' in B& W picturiesed on Paresh Rawal) were also hits but Dostaana's songs Maa Kaa Laadla and Deki Lakh Lakh pardesi girl have given Kumaar the last push which catapulted him into top echelons of Bollywood lyricists.   

This lyricist of today's everyday-taste-changing-time seems to know how to win his listeners by his songs. On what makes his songs so dulcet and an encore-songs, Kumaar says,   "Mukhdas are very important. They are opening the songs. It is very important that   Mukhdas have a hook and at the same time it should not contradict the mood of the song." 

"Raaz 2', 'Jashan ,Toss. 'Lottery'….are some of his soon to be released films which will be remembered for beautiful music and songs, assures Kumaar.

Enough is Enough!  

Radio Offers a platform for Mumbaikars to express themeselves and demand answers!

Red FM throws open its Airwaves for Mumbaikars!

Mayor Shubha Raul promises on-Air to raise listeners’ questions with the authorities!  

In these times of trial, while the whole city is coming to terms with the horrendous activities of the last two days, Radio in its own way has been giving people a platform to express their views & feelings through the medium. Red FM’s RJs were on-air live throughout Wednesday night taking in callers and updating listeners. Red FM’s airwaves have been thrown open to Mumbaikars and the music on-air has been reduced to accommodate the flood of calls from people including victims, families of victims, eye witnesses, staff members of the hotels and the common man who have come forward to speak about their experiences, to send out a plea, to express their anger or to demand answers for their unanswered questions.

While the whole of Mumbai has been watching the drama unfold over the last two days, not too many answers have come forth. Enough has been said about the undying spirit of Mumbai! Enough of innocent lives have been lost too many times! We have had Enough of our ministers coming up with official statements offering their condolences! Mumbaikars are not in the mood to forget and move on yet another time. Its time for answers to some difficult questions, we have the right to know, Why?

RJ Malishka of Morning No.1 on Red FM said, “We love the spirit of Mumbai, but we should not use that as a shield to get up and get on with our lives, like it’s just another day! The end of these few terrorists doesn’t mean the end of terrorism, it’s a long term battle and we citizens will have to fight it. Each and every citizen of Mumbai has a responsibility, in his own little way, to pressurize the system to take action.”

Red FM has thrown open its phone lines & SMS communication for Mumbaikars who want to express themselves through this medium. If you think you have a question to raise feel free to contact the station through:

Phone: 022 66935935 OR SMS Red <Your question> and send to 58558

"Vighnaharta - Shree Siddhivinayak"

to be released on  1^st January, 2009 

Shree Sidhhivanayak Temple Trust and Vistaas Media Private Limited is scheduled to release the temple's first ever Hindi movie "Vighnaharta - Shree Siddhivinayak" on the 1^st of January, 2009. The film is produced by Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust in collaboration with Vistaas Media Private Limited. The film will be a global release based on real life miracles experienced by devotees coming to the temple. The first release of 2009 reflects the belief of the devotees visiting the temple. The storyline revolves around parents offering unconditional love to there children and how the devotees have managed to survive through difficult instances in their lives owing to the indomitable powers of the temple. Hence the film has been tagged as "Mata Pita kii seva hi Siddhivinayak ka prasad" 

Producers – Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust and Vistaas Media Private Limited, Director – Yashwant Ingavale, Cast – Parmeet Sethi, Divya Dutta, Ramesh dev and Ashalata, Music – T-series, Lyrics – Rajesh Johari, Singers –Udit Narayan, Shankar Mahadevan and Tulsi Kumar, Cinematography – Charudutta  Dukhande.

BIG Music launches Gayatri Mantra by Jagjit Singh 

Big Music announced the launch of its latest music album “Gayatri Mantra” by Jagjit Singh.  The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most potent Vedic mantras and is projected as the most powerful mantra known to mankind. Chanting and listening to the mantra ensures a healthy mind, a fit body and a fulfilling life that one has always wanted to lead. The Gayatri Mantra bestows upon its seeker universal knowledge and helps him find eternal wisdom. 

While there are many musical products of similar nature, what sets this album apart is the rendition of the Gayatri Mantra by none other than Padma Bhushan Shri Jagjit Singh. His dulcet voice, emotion-laden rendition and divine expression brings one the closest to experiencing the benevolence of the Gayatri Mantra. 

Jagjit Singh has many devotional & Gurbani renditions to his credit. The success of these albums puts him in a league of his own. The soothing effect that Jagjit Singh's voice has on frayed nerves has often been referred to as a stress reliever. 

The second product differentiator is the musical composition done for this album. Jagjit Singh has set the mantra recitation in Raag Yaman Kalyan which is also popularly known as the ‘Deepak Raag’. The Raag Yaman Kalyan is an Ujwalit (Enlightening) Raag. Composing the Gayatri Mantra in this raag has strengthened its power. 

The Gayatri Mantra is believed to positively affect all our Chakras when heard or chanted along at dawn, noon and dusk.  

The third innovation that Big Music’s release brings to the consumer is that one album contains three musical variations to suit different personalities and lifestyles. 

The first rendition is a pure acoustic version. At times of personal introspection, when all one wants to do is be with one’s self, it is recommend to listen to the acoustic rendition of the Gayatri Mantra. 

The second variation is a Gayatri Mantra recitation with a rhythmic music track, ideal to load on the iPod, laptop or playback in the car. The tempo is faster than the previous piece and is recommended for an outdoor situation like walking, driving a car or working in the office. It can also be set as a Ringtone. 

The third set is a mid-tempo track with rhythm and harmony. It makes the listener feel one with the world. It can be used for playback in public places like temples, offices, schools etc. It is also, ideal for subscription as a Caller Tune.  CDs & cassettes will be available on BIG music at all leading stores. Consumers can download ring tones and caller tunes across major telecom networks. 

Vidya Balan: music to the ears!

When it comes to keeping the unit entertained Vidya's an expert at it. "Vidya takes care that the unit does not get bogged down by mundane work and likes to cheer them up," said a unit member. The actress has downloaded music of various languages that appeal to the unit members. "Vidya has a good year for music. The tunes Downloaded by her are very soothing. It peps her staff and the unit Members. It sees them through the night. The best part is that they Don't feel tired but rejuvenated and look forward to work the next day Too"

ANUJ SAWHNEY – A New Innings and Great looks

The year 2008 found Anuj  involved, simultaneously, in a number of increasingly intelligent and distinguished projects.

A Piscean  - With looks that are  inspiring  countless People now with his new avatar  , Anuj Sawhney  is an actor whose very name will inspire drooling platitude more about male beauty and  about acting also.

Anuj Sawhney is set to l become one of bollywood's hottest properties in times to come, six packs abs ,great looks ,great films what more can a actor ask for says Anuj.

Anuj's ascension to his celluloid throne was a long ,as he never got his due despite doing great films  however there is so many  great meaty roles coming his way now  the cool dude has been signed by zee films for a three film contract. Anuj was  Raised in Delhi , and  enrolled for the MBA abroad , following his academics , he  discovered his love for acting, he landed in Mumbai bagged Naye Padosan and here is no  looking back thereafter then Funtoosh happened ,Naina ,Chingaari ,Tom Dick and Harry ,Life Mein Kabhi Kabhi etc

With chingaari  marked the end of anuj's obscurity, as it was the year he made waves with the film opposite sushmita sen  , it gave the actor a much-needed chance to prove that he had talent in addition to physical appeal, and doubtless drew accolades.

Aunj's next major role did not arrive until early 2008, now   when he  has 3 nights 4 days opposite  Hristaa Bhatt ,Ye Fassa with Tara Sharma abbas  mustan's Mr.Fraud ,Departed etc

He is gorgeously photographed pictures says it all about his new look for the films he is geared up for

Anuj  portrayed a free-spirited, strong-willed character in all the films he has done so far , now he has  greater opportunity to further develop his enigmatic character with the kind of films he has in hand .

Anuj 's penchant for quirk was prevalent with his roles  in the surreal comic roles  carried over into his roles he is excited about his new innings anuj quotes 'I am too loyal to my work and this is my new innings I believe and I am giving y 1000% to it ,with my new looks I am getting amazing response and getting seconks looks from everyone I am enjoying my work and new avtar" Anuj is ready to  enjoy the kind of films he has in hand and hopes it will generate success for the films

AANJJAN'S " YUVVRAA J ".

AANJJAN'S PATIENCE  PAYS RICH DIVIDEND

 Aanjjan Srivastava is really very happy man today and the credit for his happiness should go to Subhash Ghai. Aanjjan's phone hasn't stopped ringing since ''YUVVRAJ'' hit the screen on Friday.The congratulatory messages started coming in with the release of this film and Aanjjan was surprised to see such fantastic feedback. He started remembering the day when on the shooting of this film Ghai had advised him to have faith in his capabilities. "It so happened that this was my first chance to work with Subhash Ghai and as I was not given the complete details of my role,  I was sceptical about its final shape.  So one day I asked Subhashji about the details of my role in the film and he told me to  have complete faith on him as a director. He also told me that  Dilip Kumar had also asked him many questions about his role when the Thespian  was working for the first time  with him and when Subhashji cast him in next film Dilip Kumar didn't ask a question and  totally surrendered to the director. Hearing this, me too decided to surrender  him completely  and started waiting for the result patiently. Now the result is out and I am out with flying colors. "YUVVRAAJ" has done wonders for my career and I will be indebt to Subhashji for this forever".
says Aanjjan whose smile has broaden after "YUVVRAAJ".

PAVAN SHARMA  the actor in the reckoning with "DIA"

Pavan claim to fame is -he has been  directed by vidhu vinod chopra in the hero honda ad  and was seen with Mr Amitabh Bachchan in the pepsi ad. He has recently finished shooting for the film titled "Dia " which is produced and directed by the handsome model of yesteryears Tarun Dhanrajgir ,Pavan says "while shooting for the film he learnt a lot  from the director who he considers his mentor ,,Pavan says he has been lucky to be working with vidhu vinod chopra and amitabh bachhan and now tarun who is an instituin in himself Pavan is very excited about the film and is looking forward for the release of the film ,his birthday falls to be on 21st nov and wants to thank tarun Dhanrajgir on his birthday for which he has planned a surprise for him. Pavan says i owe it all to my director who is a brilliant director and a wonderful human being

Nikita's looks forward to the year ahead

As Nikita Anand, who played a sweet bubbly college student in Prakash Jha's 'Dil, Dosti Etc', celebrates her birthday on November 24, she is also gearing up for a special year ahead.

The ex-Miss India will turn a new leaf in her career this year, as she portrays shades of grey in Partho Ghosh's next film 'Ek Second – Jo Zindagi Badal De' with established actors like Manisha Koirala and Jackie Shroff giving her company.

The actress will also be seen in Nileish Malhotra's 'Monopoly – The Game of Money' where her role is inspired by Bond girl Eva Green's character of 'Casino Royale'. The film has been shot in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi Island in Malaysia, and stars Vinod Khanna's nephew Karan Khanna opposite Nikita.

"The coming year is going to be an important and challenging one for me. Wish me luck. I have my fingers crossed," she says with a smile. Let's see if Nikita manages to turn out with flying colours in her new ventures. On our part, we wish her a very happy birthday and yes, lots of luck.

Washington DC rocks with 'Rock On!!'

Amidst hype, hoopla and applause, the screening of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's latest runaway hit 'Rock On!!' marked the opening of the 2^nd 'Indian Visions' film festival in Washington DC, this week.

The film's director Abhishek Kapoor, who made sure he attended the event, was also presented with the official 'Opening Night Selection Award'. "There was an overwhelming response to 'Rock On!!' from Indians and Americans alike, and I was flattered to witness such frenzy" he quipped after the event. "Abhishek's keen participation brought a lot of cheer to the audience," remarked the festival's director Sukumar Srinivasan. "His presence added a zestful feel to the festival," said the festival programme coordinator Amanda Sodhi.

A lot of independent and international cinema got a chance to be showcased at the festival. Celebrity guests included Brahmanand Singh (of 'Pancham Unmixed' fame), Spandan Banerjee ('The Fiction' and 'Beware Dogs'), Ashish Avikunthak ('Nirakar Chhaya – Shadows Formless' and 'Antaral – End Note'), Mona Kumar ('Between Two Worlds'), Leena Jayaswal and Indira Somani ('Crossing Lines') and Harjant Gill ('Milind Soman Made Me Gay'), whose independent films were screened and applauded.

Other movies which garnered appreciation included Adoor Gopalakrishnan's 'Naalu Pennungal', Aamir Khan's 'Taare Zameen Par', Franz Osten's 'Prapancha Pash', Umesh Kulkarni's 'Valu – The Wild Bull', Mira Nair, Vishal Bharadwaj, Farhan Akhtar and Santosh Sivan's 'AIDS JaaGo' Neeraj Pandey's 'A Wednesday', Nishikant Kamat's 'Mumbai Meri Jaan', Liz Mermin's 'Shot In Bombay', Preeya Nair's 'Quamar – Working to Live', Christopher Mitchell's 'Super 30', Ramesh Mourthy and Raghu Jeganathan's 'Wings of Evolution', Atul Sabharwal's 'Midnight Lost and Found', Atul Taishete's 'Rewind', Dhiraj Meshram's 'Haravele Indradhanush – The Lost Rainbow' and Sidharth Singh's 'The Private Life of Albert Pinto'.

Brahmanand Singh won the '2008 Indian Visions Audience Award' for his documentary film 'Pancham Unmixed'. All in all, it turned out to be a memorable event which Washington DC will remember for long.

MANJARI ON A ROLL!!

She charmed one and all with her antics in the cult film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. The film not only went to become a huge commercial success but also catapulted the careers of all those associated with it. Manjari Fadnis, who played Imran Khan's love interest in the film being one of them.Now,having consolidated her position firmly in Bollywood, Manjari has become the top choice for many producers and is being flooded with offers these days.It's learnt that Manjari is all set to sign a few big banners in the coming time, an underlying act that the star has finally arrived.

GUMNAM THE MYSTRY

GUMNA THE MYSTRY is the stroy of an apiring actress Ria (Mahima chaudhary) who models / acts in music video but has her eyes set on making it big in films as a lead actress. during one of her shoots, she happens to meetr Dev (Dino Morea) a stuntman by profession, who savesa her life during an accident on the set. She's impressed with him, soon love blossoms between them and they are on a romantic high. Meanwhile Ria is offered lead actress roal in a film by casting directeor Rishi Gandhi (Madan) but thecondition is that she has to leace for shimla the very next day. Dev is very happy about her getting the role in the film and sees her off, wishing all the luck. On reaching shimla, shes introduced to the film director Muni Gandhi (Govind Namdeo) who also praises her beauty and appreciates his assistant's perfect choice of Heroine.

Now slowly Ria begins to sese some uususal mystery around her. The director asks her to give a screen test but when she asks for a second take she's refused. His assistant Rishi Gandhi delivers the cassette to remon (suman Ranganath) a rich female staring in huge mansion in shimla. Whos this woman and why the cassette has been delivered to her? what happens after he screen test? how ria rackles the situation and what's de doing i shimla? all this forms the crux of the story of high voltage drama GUMNAM THE MYSTRY

GIRDHARILAL SEKSARIA PRESENTS, PRODUCED BY SHUBIR S. MUKERJI, DIRECTED BY NERAJPATHAK, MUSIC NADEEM SHRAVAN, LYRIC SAMEER

CAST-DINO MOREA,MAHIMA CHADHRY,SUMAN RANGNATHAN,GOVIND NAMDEO

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