Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi has double celebration up her sleeve.

Huma's birthday is around the corner and she is looking forward to this one.

Her birthday is on 28th July and usually falls during Ramzan and so the actor never really celebrates.

Huma observes Roza and hence her birthday is very low key.

This time around her birthday in all probability will be on Eid.

She will get a chance to celebrate both together Eid and her Birthday which is a double innings.

Huma's parents will be coming to Mumbai over the weekend.

She has asked her mom to prepare all the favourite dishes and it will be festive and celebratory. She loves the biryani her mom makes.

She is looking forward to her Eidi and birthday presents and plans to go shopping too.

Says Huma 'This year Ramzan ends on my birthday and my parents will be there with me. I am expecting to have a festive birthday.'

Pocket Films to showcase short films on NDTV Prime

Pocket Films to showcase short films on NDTV Prime

Mumbai, July 2014: Pocket Films in association with NDTV Prime is all set to launch a new show ‘Prime talkies with Pocket Films’ to showcase short films, documentaries and other alternate content by young and aspiring film makers and students.

Starting 31^st July, the show will be aired every Thursday from 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Every episode will telecast 3- 4 films that are critically acclaimed spread across various themes like love, passion, patriotism, etc.

Pocket Films is India's leading aggregator and distributor of alternate content that helps short films, documentaries, indie films, etc., find their target audience on internet and mobile platform. Their aim is to provide a platform to upcoming and new filmmakers who are passionate about short films and documentary genres and are looking for a window to showcase their talent.

All big things have small beginnings’ is the core behind every Pocket Films’ endeavor. ‘Prime talkies with Pocket Films’ is just what the budding film makers need to get noticed and inch closer to a coveted big break. This Pocket Films initiative along with NDTV Prime will prove to be an encouraging pat on the back for many novice film makers and talented students.

Pocket Film’s portfolio of short films is studded with gems like Tubelight Ka Chand and The Joy of Giving By Shlok Sharma, an Anurag Kashyap Production film, Salt and Pepper by Mohinder Pratap Singh starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Padmini Kolhapure, The Break Up by Bahaish Kapoor and 2B or Not 2B by Samvida Nanda among others.

According to Mr Saameer Mody, Managing Director, Pocket Films, “Pocket Films along with NDTV is pleased to launch this initiative to throw the spotlight on talented film makers on a national platform which will prove to be a starting point to become big. The viewers too will benefit as they will now be able to enjoy interesting stories offering varied perspectives along with being entertained.”

Pocket Films has always been associated with promoting talented film makers via various mediums. Screening of these films on television is one big step in providing national visibility to such budding talent.

Kriti flooded with invites

​Off late newbie Kriti Sanon has been getting a lot of invitations from award ceremonies and college events.

The tall and pretty Kriti Sanon who made her dream debut with Sajid Nadiadwala's super successful Heropanti, is basking in all the praise coming her way.

Kriti got very good reviews from critics and audiences.

Recently she attended the Life OK Awards and gave her first power packed stage performance.

Although she doesn’t belong to a filmy background, she has made her space in this industry and is getting noticed.

Kriti is also invited for the Vogue beauty awards and will be receiving an award there.

The young and vibrant newbie has a strong youth connect.

Kriti recently also walked the ramp for Mahabir Jewellers at IIJW 2014, and looked absolutely stunning.

The actress has another interesting film in her kitty, Singh is Bling after her first outing and will star opposite Akshay Kumar in it.

She has started prepping for her next and is taking Salsa lessons.

P.K. - What’s in the name?

With a lot of speculation around the title of the film we now have got to know the actual plot of Rajkumar Hirani’s P.K.

Aamir Khan starrer P.K. has been creating a lot of confusion over the title change. The film which had its title Peekay got changed to only two initials P.K. which looked like initials of a person’s name.

The reason behind the name change was very simple. The makers did not want to give away the plot of the film. As the first title suggested the film is about a drunkard which will be played by Aamir.

Raju wanted to keep the mystery around the film so he decided to camouflage it by changing the name of the film.

And if we go with the sneak peeks of the film, Aamir’s looks will sure make you think of him as a drunkard.

This will be the second time Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani will collaborate after enjoying the huge success of 3 Idiots.

The film is set to release on 19th December 2014.

Deepika is missing Mumbai rains

Deepika is missing Bombay rains as she is away shooting for Tamasha for a long schedule in Corsica, France. While she is away, the actress is missing the Mumbai rains.

The city has been witnessing heavy showers this month but Deepika left for her shoot in July and has been there since.

Deepika loves the monsoons. She loves the view from her house during the rains.

She stays in a high-rise building which also overlooks the sea and the view from there is splendid.

She usually sits in her balcony in the mornings with her filter coffee and watches the rain.

The ace actor will be back in Mumbai by August.

However she will have little time to herself because once she wraps shooting for Tamasha, she will start shooting for Shoojit Sircar's Piku.

Juggling between work she is keen to spend some 'Me' time watching the rain.

Says Deepika "I love the monsoons and I thoroughly miss being in Mumbai during this time. I'll try and make the most of it on my return."

Bang Bang teaser

Bang Bang teaser trailer gets a roaring response

2.33 million views in 24 hours - a new record!

Bang Bang teaser gets 2.33 million views in 24 hours, is the most watched teaser/trailer ever in the history of Bollywood!

Bang Bang teaser has got an unanimous response - it's super-hit! The Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer launched its teaser at 8 am on Wednesday and by 8 am on Thursday it had crossed 2.33 million views! It smashed all previous records set by other movies and is now the most watched teaser/trailer (in the first 24 hours) in the history of Bollywood.

It is the fastest Bollywood teaser/trailer ever to have crossed 2 million views in just 18.5 hours and is also the fastest to reach 1 million views - having achieved that in just about 13 hours! Hrithik and Katrina has received tremendous support and appreciation from the industry and their fans and audiences for the action-packed high octane teaser.

The teaser has lived up to its anticipation as it dishes out some of the most breath-taking, death-defying action stunts, performed by both Hrithik and Katrina, that Bollywood has ever seen.

The teaser took the twitter world by storm, and the industry hasn't stopped talking about it ever since. Here are some of the responses.

Karan Johar: No this is what you call a TEASE!!!! #BangBang The mind is blown!!!!!

Priyanka Chopra: Love the teaser of Bang Bang!! Katrina @iHrithik and Siddharth anand!! Killing it!!!

Arjun Kapoor: @iHrithik wish I cld list the words I have used in 60secs...F**K what a teaser #BangBang

Parineeti Chopra: What an amazinggggg teaser!!! Beacause you're Happyy tananananana @iHrithik

Sonam Kapoor: Why are they so good looking!! iHrithik This is too hot!

Fox Star Studios and Director Siddharth Anand promise edge of the seat excitement and adrenaline pumping action when the film releases on October 2!

Fun Cinemas

Fun Cinemas all set to mesmerize movie goers in Andheri

Mumbai, July, 2014: Movie-goers in Mumbai have a reason to cheer as their favourite multiplex, Fun Cinemas in Andheri west undergoes a makeover. And this is no ordinary makeover, it’s revolutionary. The brains behind the premier cinema chain have carefully planned to ensure every bit of class, comfort and entertainment to its loyal base of cine-goers.

For the seekers of high-quality cinematic experience India’s leading cinema brand Fun Cinemas has a double dose of celebration. At first, the property goes a notch above in its seating quality. Capacity of Auditorium 1 descends from 382 to 256 and that of Auditorium 2 from 252 to 200 offering spacious seating and added comfort. The high-end viewing experience and finesse is assured with best-in-class seating at this property that has no ‘ordinary’ seats.

The new interiors are sophisticated and stylish infused with a contemporary touch. The thoughtful planning of Fun Cinemas’ architecture and design team reflects in the perfect harmony between boldness of entertainment and minimalism of contemporary architectural design. It has been created with today’s well-travelled consumers of Mumbai.

Further, the property is now equipped with state-of-the-art Dolby ATMOS technology that offers a life like three-dimensional sound for an immersive movie experience. The movie aficionados are in for the finest treat to their senses with this cutting-edge sound experience which is only the third such system in the city and the first in the immediate vicinity. That’s not all. The Barco B series 2K projectors and high gain silver-screen are the other world-class additions that ensure a superior 3D visual experience.

For Shirish Handa, Senior VP, Marketing & Business Development, Fun Cinemas, this upgraded movie infrastructure is a step towards the promise of best Bollywood & Hollywood cinema experience at suitable prices. “Andheri West is the hub of our movie industry and we wanted to re-do the property to match the expectations. I’m confident that what we have created will exceed such expectations. Sure we have the revolutionary Dolby ATMOS sound, world-class projection systems and best-in-class seating, but we’re most excited about how stylish the property now looks from inside.” 

One of the pioneers of the industry, Fun Cinemas started operations in 2001. It operates 83 screens at 24 locations across India. With a strong presence in North India, Fun Cinemas contributes as high as 20% - 25% of the contribution from all multiplexes in Delhi / UP / Punjab circuit. It also runs the country’s largest cinema loyalty program – Fun Rewards with over 3.5 lac active members nationwide. Always one to embrace technology early, Fun Cinemas has its own e-commerce website, mobile site, mobile apps and a self-service ticket kiosk service. 

Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do

The poster of the much anticipated film, Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do is out. 

Touted to be one of the most awaited films of 2015, the film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Sharma, Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah.

The poster features the cast sitting on the sunny deck of the ship with a dog in the centre. 

The film marks Zoya Akhtar's return after Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, this time with a Punjabi family on a cruise trip across the Mediterranean.

The cast and crew were in a long shooting schedule on the cruise on the Mediterranean sea travelling across Tunasia, Turkey, France, Spain and Italy.

Dil Dhadakne Do is set to release on 5th June, 2015.

Nargis shares her Beauty Secrets

Nargis shares her Beauty Secrets this Monsoon

Nargis Fakhri is getting rave reviews for her item song ‘Yaar Naa Miley’ from the movie Kick where she shares screen space with Salman Khan for the first time. Looking hot in the black dress in the song, we ask this Kashmiri beauty to share her beauty regime with us.

Below is Nargis monsoon checklist. Follow these and have a hassle free monsoon this season.

·        Ditch those high heels and time to get those colourful flip flops

·        Must haves in your bag to cope with the monsoons are an umbrella, a lip balm, coconut hair oil, waterproof eyeliner, few tissues and a moisturizer

·        Cotton and synthetic clothes are the best options during monsoons as they dry out quickly, women can experiment with floral skirts, shorts and leggings as they are easy on comfort and are apt for the rains

·        Hair care becomes more important during monsoons as the rains make your hair frizzy and dull. I ensure to regularly indulge in coconut oil massages for my hair. The magical laurites that coconut has helps in giving my hair the conditioning it needs in monsoon. I am impressed with the multi beauty benefits that coconut as an ingredient has!

·        Do not forget to keep your feet clean and go for those regular pedicures and manicures

·        Drink lots of water as hydration is important even during monsoons

लॉरेन गॉटलिब

लॉरेन गॉटलिब के झलक दिखलाजा में खूब बटोर रही है वाह वाही।

लॉरेन गॉटलिब जिन्होंने यूटीव्ही और रेमो डिसूजा की सुपरहिट डांस फिल्म एबीसीडी (एनी बड़ी कैन डांस) में अपने अभिनय के साथ डांस से भी सभी को मोह लिया था,अब वे डांस रियलिटी शो झलक दिखलाजा में नियमित रूप से नजर आ रही है। 

लॉरेन और उनके कोरियोग्राफर पार्टनर सलमान युसूफ खान इस शो में सीजन के हर हफ्ते चैलेंजर्स बने है। और उनकी पॉपुलैरिटी के चलते वे हर हफ्ते बतौर चैलेंजर होगे।

लॉरेन और सलाम की बात करे तो पिछली पर्फॉर्मन्स में चैलेंजर्स बन कर हर किसी का दील जीत लिए यह दिमाग में रखकर उनकी पॉपुलैरिटी और डांस स्किल देख निर्माताओ ने यह फैसला किया है यह जोड़ी हर हफ्ते शो में दिखेगी।

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Lauren Gottlieb, who starred in UTV and Remo D'souza's superhit dance flick ‘ABCD’ (Anybody Can Dance) will now be 

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regularly seen on dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa.
 
Lauren and her choreographer- partner Salman Yussuf Khan had been appearing on the show as this season's challengers every other week. They will now appear on the show as challengers every single week due to their popularity and public demand.
 
A source said, “Lauren and Salman’s last performance as challengers won everyone’s hearts and keeping in mind their popularity and dance skills, the makers of the show decided to have them appear on the show every week.”

Khoobsurat Trailer Launch

KICK review by ANIZ FILMVALA

KICK

 review by

 ANIZ FILMVALA 

*****

 

Salman Khan the Greek god of Indian cinema is back yet again with a masala mix for his tradional Eid release. More action and music but no story or logic as usual, just a mindless huge action drama with no strings attached to justify the script and the characters.

Begins with:

A middleclass boy Devilal singh [Salman Khan] a Civil Engineer or a Crusader busy with his mission to get Kick out of anything which he does, as to change the bad attitude of people around him. On a chase to get two lovers settle for their marriage he encounters Dr.Shaina [Jacqueline Fernandez] and with no fire work they get passionate for each other, next a formal meeting with Shania’s father Saurabh Shukla ends their love for social stigma of Devilal being a jobless guy. Devilal affably exits to return with big money as his next Kick.

Second half:

Out of the blue the crusader is now a big time Robin Hood [a burglar with style and steals millions with ease] and rechristened with a new name Devil. Himanshu [Randeep Hooda] a cop who’s ultimate mission is to incarcerate the Robin Hood is on a wild goose chase to catch him is on lookout for him in all different part of globe.

·        Nawazuddin Siddiqui a millionaire is the next target will he succeed this time?

·        How a middleclass crusader became s smart gadgetry thief?

·        Will he get his girl back?

·        Why Nawazuddin is his target?

The turbulence ends with a high octane action and a conclusion of next Kick 2. Is it worth waiting for? Jacqueline does a Lois Lane in vain. Scene stealers are Hooda and Nawazuddin with their commendable act towards are crackpot of a role.

Anthem of the nation is ‘Tere bina kick mujhe milti nahin…’ Yo Yo Honey Singh has done it again with an electrifying song featuring Nargis Fakhri is surely an Eid KICK for the audiences to rap on.

Cast

Salman Khan as Devilal

Jacqueline Fernandez as Shaina Mehra

Randeep Hooda as Himanshu

Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Firoz

Saurabh Shukla as Minister

Mithun Chakraborty as Vidvan Singh

Action Making Launch of Kick

Two days before the release the Kick team launched the a special action making video of the film.

Since the launch of the trailer the action which featured in it created a lot of excitement.

From walking in front of the train, fighting the bad guys to the 40 floors high jump the film has promised a lot of edge of the seat action.

Along with Salman Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and Jacqueline Fernández the making of the stunning action was launched yesterday at Mehboob Studio.

The video garnered a lot of appreciation from the media.

Sajid Nadiadwala directed Kick is set to release on 25th July 2014.

Hate Story 2 collection

Hate Story 2 remains steady on Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Collects 2.57 Cr on Tuesday and 2.46 Cr on Wednesday taking the total to 23.56 Crore nett.