Sherlyn Chopra as GOOD SANTA and BAD SANTA.

Aditya Roy Kapur was shocked at the passion of his fans.

Aditya Roy Kapur was shocked at the passion of his fans. Recently when he was shooting for Habib Faisal's Dawat e Ishq in the outskirts of Lucknow, he was taken aback by the reactions he was getting from the crowed which has gathered around.

Aditya Roy Kapur never released how popular his character of RJ from his huge solo hit Aashiqui 2 had become. They were shooting a Holi scene on a bridge very similar to last bridge sequence of Aashiqui 2.

To get Aditya’s attention, a lot of guys would scream RJ and jump off to replicate the most talked about scene from Aashiqui 2.

Aditya Roy Kapur got really worried as someone could easily get hurt so he walked up to the youngsters, had a chat requesting them not to do this to gain his attention. After a conversation, lots of pictures, all of the fans satisfied walked off very happy. Only after that did Aditya resume his work.

For Aditya his role of RJ has become an alternate identity where people often call or refer to him as RJ.

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

No one really knows the power of the private dreams inside our heads  . . . until they inspire our reality.  That’s what happens in Ben Stiller’s contemporary rethink of one of the most influential fantasy stories of all time –James Thurber’s THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY.   Starring an elite ensemble cast of Ben Stiller, Kirsten Wiig, Sean Pean and others, The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is all set to hit Indian theatres on 3^rd January, one of the first biggies to start the year with.

Ben Stiller directs and stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, James Thurber's classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.

With early reviews effusing praise on the flick, The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is a phenomenal feat for Ben Stiller who not only acts in the film but has helmed the direction and production as well!  THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY took Stiller to places he has never been before, both in front of and behind the camera. It is at once his most visually adventurous epic and his most stirringly human tale. 

Miss Lovely

"After releasing in India release, Miss Lovely gears up for the US release" reveals Ashim Ahluwalia at the unveiling of the first look of Miss Lovely

"After releasing in India release, Miss Lovely gears up for the US release" reveals Ashim Ahluwalia at the unveiling of the first look of Miss Lovely

Mumbai, 23 December, 2013:  The first look of Ashim Ahluwalia's Miss Lovely which is set in the sleazy world of Mumbai's C grade film industry of 1970's was unveiled at Aurus Resto-bar in Juhu, Mumbai. Present at the launch was lead cast, Nawazuddin Siddique, former Miss India Niharika Singh, Zeena Bhatia, Anil George, Menaka Lalwani, and the cinematographer K U Mohanan.

After releasing in India on January 14, Miss Lovely is also gearing up for the US release in March 2014. The debutant director Ashim who was visibly excited said, "It is the first Indian film to have such a mass release in the US. The other film which has released in the US like this was Slumdog Millionaire and it was not made by Indians. It is a big achievement for us that a film from Mumbai will release in US, Germany, Japan, and France."

Interestingly, Miss Lovely happens is Nawazuddin Siddique's first role as a protagonist. Talking about what drew him to the film Nawaz said , "When I met Ashim for the audition and I found the script  riveting. I related to the world of C-grade movies." Nawaz revealed, "The reason I immediately connected with the film is because I have been part of C grade film world. Not many people know that when I came to Mumbai initially, I worked in a few C-grade movies so I know how that world functions, their mind-sets, the parties. Ashim did not want a conventional performance. Miss Lovely has given me the experience of a raw and realistic performance."

While interacting with press, the debutant director Ashim said he had a tough time finding his leading lady. He said many actresses turned the role down because they didn't understand the space of the film. He revealed, "When I approached mainstream actresses, they thought it was a C-grade film and one of them even sent me a message saying that she would file an FIR against me if I sent her a script again as she thought I wanted her to do sleaze.  I needed actors who would completely understand the space of the movie because it is completely new and different; it is not Bollywood or a sleazy flick." "I came as a  surprise when Niharika readily agreed to do the film. I asked her many times if she was sure about doing the film and if her parents knew what is she doing in the film." he added jokingly.

The former beauty queen who makes her acting debut in the film says, "I am glad that Miss Lovely has turned out to become my debut film and it will release before my other movies. the other movies that I have done.  It is a pathbreaking film in many ways. This movie is a cinematic experience that has taught me a lot about cinema and how to engage with cinema. It has opened up my mind. This film is like an intense Russian novel which sucks you into its drama."

Divulging on the sexual content of the film Ashim said, "Though Miss Lovely is high on sexual content, it does not promote sexual violence against women. Women are molested on a daily basis everywhere. India is very interested in sexuality and the repression of that leads to crime. The Censor Board cuts everything sexual in movies and we pretend that there is no sexuality in our lives. I feel the more we talk about and discuss sex, the less the sex-related crimes will be."

The film has been given A certificate by Censor board. "The Censor Board started with 157 cuts and after four reviews, we just have 3-4 cuts. I think the Censor Board has been reasonable. We don't want to mislead anyone. This is not a family film and we are not releasing 5,000 prints. I want people to watch this film to know what the world of C-grade cinema is like."  Ashim added candidly.

Miss Lovely has travelled to over 30 prestigious film festivals worldwide including Toronto International Film Festival, the Rotterdam Film Festival. It won the the Best Film Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival (2012) and the Best Film Award at the Los Angeles Indian Film Festival (2012). It has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Official Selection category.

The film about the two brothers who make C-grade sex-horror films is based on many true and gritty stories.

Christmas Quotes by SAB TV Artistes

Christmas Quotes by SAB TV Artistes

Shubhangi Atre Poori aka Koel of ‘Chidiya Ghar’

“Every year on Christmas I bake a cake for my daughter, this year also I will bake unfailingly, even though I will be shooting for Chidiya Ghar this year. I play Santa to my daughter and my husband plays Santa to me. I am very vocal about my wishes; I announce my wishes aloud so that I don’t miss the gifts from my Santa due to any communication gap.”

Dev Joshi aka Balveer of ‘Baalveer’

“I write a letter to Santa and keep it under my pillow along with a pair of stockings and I get all that I wish for. I know my parents are my Santa but still I like to pretend as if I don’t know who keeps the gifts for me. My favorite Christmas present till date is the life size Teddy Bear that I got last year. Baalveer’s directors birthday also falls on 25^th of December so we party on the sets.”

Rubina Dilaik aka Jeannie of ‘Jeannie & Juju’

“I’ve never celebrated Christmas but given a choice I would just elope and pamper myself. I don’t have a Santa, so I will become my Santa and gift myself all the goodies.”

Shama Sikander aka Bhayankar Pari of ‘Baalveer’

“I didn’t celebrate Christmas in a very fancy way in my childhood the way people celebrate it now. I’m the Santa to my nieces and nephews and I want to make Christmas grand for them and make them experience what we did not when we were children. I’ll get a Christmas tree at my place, decorate it and get everyone gifts. I don’t have any Santa but I’m a blessed soul. I have more than I had ever wished for and the people around me are my angels who make me feel special always.”

Anurag Kashyap Hosts A Special Screening Of The Wolf of Wall Street

Anurag Kashyap Hosts A Special Screening Of The Wolf of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street has been creating massive buzz worldwide for all the right reasons, starting from the pairing of Oscar Winning Director Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio. Well the film now seems to have also caught B’Towns fancy as all the who’s who were seen attending a special screening of the film held last night hosted by none other than Anurag Kashyap.

Kashyap & Scorsese share a very mutually admiring relationship; keeping that in mind Anurag hosted this screening of Scorsese’s upcoming release The Wolf of Wall Street.

Ranbir Kapoor & Katrina Kaif made a timely entry together; right after Anurag Kashyap and Kay Kay Menon. Followed by Anushka Sharma, Imtiaz Ali, Arjun kapoor, Ayan Mukherji. Even Nasserudin Shah along with son Vivaan Shah & wife Ratna Pathak were a part of the screening followed by none other than Kiran Rao.

Some other stars who were also a part of this occasion were Abhinav Kashyap, Abhishek Kapoor, Goldie Behl, Arunoday Singh, Sarah Jane Dias & Vikas Bahl. It was no surprise to see such a wonderful turnout for the occasion as Martin Scorsese is one of the most revered directors in the cinematic fraternity today coupled along with Leonardo DiCaprio it had to be just pure magic on-screen.

The Wolf of Wall Street releases in India on the 3^rd of January 2014

The iconic movie Sholay has been given a new format to make it appealing to the youth. The movie is soon going to be releasing in the 3D version.

The iconic movie Sholay has been given a new format to make it appealing to the youth. The movie is soon going to be releasing in the 3D version. The makers decided to remix and launch the classic dance number Mehbbooba.

This would not only make the song more exciting but also appeal the youth audience.

During the meeting with Salim-Javed for the trailer launch of the movie the makers discussed the idea with the icon duo.

Mahbooba being an evergreen hit, they were of the opinion that the song original song should remain as it is. The remix version will only disturbe the glory of the sassy dance number of Helen.

So the makers have come up with an idea of creating a mash up of the 4 four songs from the movie.

The makers will be using the mash up for the promotional and marketing purposes.

The 3D version will be hitting the silver screen on 3rd January.

Jayantilal Gada of PEN said, "We want the entire cast of Sholay to happily be a part of our 3D initiative. So we decided to drop the idea of remixing Mehbooba and made a mashup of 4 songs."

Mahabharat Jodies

The animated film Mahabharat is bringing together a multifaceted cast to give voice. Mahabharat is India's first animation film that has used expression as well as voice of stellar actors. The movie has also bought together some of the much appreciated duo of Bollywood - Amitabh Bachchan (Bheeshma Pitamah)-Shatrughan Sinha (Krishna), Anil Kapoor (Karna)- Jackie Shroff (Duryodhan) and Ajay Devgn (Arjun)-Manoj Bajpayee (Yudishtir).

·         Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrugan Sinha who will be seen playing Bheeshma Pitama and Krishna will be working together after 40 years. Both have been one of the most memorable duo onscreen. They have starred in some epic movies like Dostana and Kaala Patthar.

·         Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff who will be seen playing Duryodhan and Karan have been best known for their role as Ram Lakhan. Both the actors have made a remarkable Jodi in Ram Lakhan which they continued in some other movie like Trimuti and 1947 A Love Story.

·         Ajay Devgan and Manoj Bajpai who will be seen playing Arjun and Yudishthir who will be seen as brothers in the movie have given great performances in movies like Raajneeti and Satyagraha.

We have learnt that film critic Karan Anshuman will be turning director with the comedy 'Bangistan', being produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. The film will have Riteish Deshmukh and Pulkit Samrat playing young guns with ordinary talent and lofty ideologies. It will go on the floor in May 2014 and will have the two boys follow the lives of blundering terrorists on a mission to change the world. Whether Riteish and Pulkit manage to change the world or not, they will make us laugh for sure.

Abhay Deol, who turns producer with his forthcoming film "One By Two" has forayed into production for the very first time. However, the Deol family advised Abhay to not getting into production at such an early stage.

Abhay Deol, who turns producer with his forthcoming film "One By Two" has forayed into production for the very first time. However, the Deol family advised Abhay to not getting into production at such an early stage.

The actor's family was keen for him to continue with acting and try more films. They were worried about him but at the same time encouraged him to do what he wanted to with their support always being there.

 As Abhay has done some quite unique films in past, his performance has always been appreciated by the audience. The actor has attempted on doing different role each time. Manorama six feet under and Dev D are such examples.

Abhay's family (Dharmendra and Sunny Deol) advised him on focusing on acting at present. But Abhay was quite keen on doing something different with giving a platform to new talent in terms of directors, actors and writers.

He wants to try his hands onto production and continue with acting parallely. The film "One By Two" stars Abhay Deol and Preeti Desai in lead roles. Preeti, who is making her debut with this film, will be seen opposite Abhay for the very first time.

Abhay adds "My family advised me not to get into production. They did not want me to venture into production right now. But producing One By Two has been a great experience with my long time friend Amit Kapoor who has co-produced it and my friend and supporter Sanjay Kapoor"

One By Two, which was initially set to release on 7th Feb, but because brother Sunny Deol's forthcoming film is also set to release on the same day, Abhay pre-poned the films release.

The films trailer was recently released and has received positive feedback. It is set to hit theaters on 31st January'14.

Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam's forthcoming film "Total Siyapaa"

Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam's forthcoming film "Total Siyapaa" that revolves around a love story of an Indian girl and Pakistani boy have some hilarious moments in the film. A glimpse of that has also been featured in the trailer.

Also Pakistani cricketer, Shahid Afridi's name has been used in the film.

The cricketer recently saw the trailer of the film and after learning this, he is very keen to know as to in what context have the makers used his name.

Afridi has also written to Reliance Entertainment expressing his wish to know in what context has his name been used in the film.

The makers are quite confident of this being taken in absolute jest. 

The film is an interesting romance between a Pakistani boy and an Indian girl. Neeraj Pandey, producer  and Eniwas, the director have bought together a unique starcast which also includes Anupam kher and Kirron Kher.

Audiences have given positive feedback on the trailer and are now awaiting for the release of the film

Ali Zafar says, "The banter shown in the trailer is just a part of a conversation between the lead actors and it surely doesn't end there. There is a lot more in the film than just that. I am sure people are going to have a lot of fun watching Total Siyapaa.. Wait and watch it.."

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES THE GALAXY GRAND 2 WITH CLUB SAMSUNG

 

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES THE GALAXY GRAND 2 WITH CLUB SAMSUNG

·         New compact smartphone brings optimal large-screen experience in a portable size

·         Launch of Samsung’s first digital entertainment store with Indian infotainment content

 

Mumbai, December 23, 2013 – Leading mobile phone manufacturer, Samsung Electronics, today introduced the GALAXY Grand 2, the latest update to the Grand product line. A successor to the extremely popular GALAXY Grand, the new Samsung GALAXY Grand 2 delivers an improved HD viewing experience, more powerful multitasking features, a premium experience through design and entertainment on the go. Samsung has for the first time introduced a single destination - Club Samsung - for its Indian infotainment content. The Club Samsung digital entertainment store features Music, Movies, Gigs & Live TV– all optimised for high-quality display on Samsung devices.

Speaking about the launch Mr. Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Mobile and IT, Samsung India said, “At Samsung, we keep innovation and customer centricity at the core of developing products to meet the evolving needs of our customers. GALAXY Grand 2 with a vivid HD screen offers a premium viewing experience and enhances multitasking abilities with its Multi Window feature. Along with this, the introduction of Club Samsung will significantly elevate user experience in terms of features, content and services. Our new offerings are a testimony of our commitment to offer differentiated products to all our valued customers."

‘Grand’ Experience

The GALAXY Grand 2 has a 13.3cm (5.25) HD screen which is perfect for watching movies, playing games and reading books. The GALAXY Grand 2 also allows users to fully utilize the large screen with the new Multi Window feature and My Magazine. With Multi Window, users can enhance their multitasking capabilities as they toggle seamlessly between applications without closing the window or opening a new page. Consumers can also run one application in two windows at the same time, allowing for enhanced productivity and collaboration across programs. My Magazine interface provides personalized news, social media and entertainment content experience in a modern and dynamic magazine-style layout.

In addition to these advancements, GALAXY Grand 2 also presents a new premium look and feel. Expanding on the modern GALAXY design approach, GALAXY Grand 2 adds a soft and textured-touch back cover and delicate stitching to its looks. Slimmer and lighter at 8.9 mm and 163 gram, the GALAXY Grand 2 will be available in three colours - Black, White and Pink.

Rich Content and App Integration

To provide a more engaging user experience, Samsung has launched its first digital entertainment store with Indian content in Music, Movies, Live TV & Gigs – ‘Club Samsung’. A single repository, Club Samsung allows a user to access language content across 5000 Movies, 4 Lakh Songs, 500 Gigs and even Live TV with 90+ channels. Unique to Club Samsung is content recommendations through “Discovery” – an intelligent algorithm which lets you select a playlist according to mood, era, language or genre and auto updates the playlist when fresh content is added to the store. Club Samsung supports content in Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati. As part of its introductory offer, all GALAXY Grand 2 customers will get unlimited free content for three months.  Additionally, Galaxy Grand 2 also supports wide array of apps in all the languages mentioned above across categories like social, astrology, messenger, e-commerce, news via Samsung Apps.

High Performance

Equipped with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS and powerful Quad Core 1.2GHz processor, GALAXY Grand 2 delivers an enhanced and unmatched smartphone experience. The 1.5GB of RAM and 2,600mAh battery allows users to seamlessly multitask by delivering up to 10 hours of video playback or 17 hours of calls. GALAXY Grand 2 also comes loaded with Smart Dual-SIM capabilities that ensure that users never miss a call.

Several smart features in the GALAXY Grand 2 sets it apart from other smartphone devices in its category. The device includes an array of pre-loaded Samsung apps, including Story Album, which can organise pictures by timelines; S Translator, the company's proprietary translation service; and Trip Advisor, which offers guides and travel details. The GALAXY Grand 2 also comes with Sound & Shot that enable you to record up to nine seconds of audio with your photos and Group Play, which lets multiple users play the same music or games together, or share the same documents.

Customer can also now maximize their mobile experience with the GALAXY Grand 2’s 8-megapixel autofocus HD rear camera and a 1.9-megapixel HD front-facing camera. The rear camera includes enhanced camera features such as Best Face, Best Photo and Continuous Shot, Sports Dual Shot and Shake Detection that enable users to crisply capture every image, even in low light or active situations. The GALAXY Grand 2 is also capable of recording full HD videos.

The GALAXY Grand 2 comes with 8GB inbuilt storage, which is further expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. Connectivity options on the GALAXY Grand 2 include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ AGPS, micro-USB and 3G (HSPA+). The Samsung GALAXY Grand 2 will be available in India from January 2014. Consumers can also pre-book the device on the Samsung mobile e -store starting today.

The product will be available (up for sale) in January 2014 and price will be between Rs. 22,990 to Rs. 24,990/-.

About Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Galaxy Grand 2 Product Specifications

Network	- 3G Quad (HSPA 21/5.76), EDGE/ GPRS Quad
Processor	Quad Core 1.2GHz
Display	5.25” HD (1280x720) TFT
Memory	1.5GB (RAM) + 8GB (Internal Memory) + microSD (up to 64GB) ＊User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
Camera	8MP (HD) AF + LED Flash / 1.9MP (HD)
OS	Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n, BT4.0, GPS + Glonass, USB 2.0
Sensor	Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Hall Sensor
Additional Features	Club Samsung, ChatON, Samsung Hub, Group Play, Trip Advisor, S Translator, Samsung Link, Story Album
Dimension	146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 163g
Battery	2,600mAh



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