Top 10 Action Movies of hollywood coming in 2014

2014 promises to be a year of boom, bang and kapow. With several big ticket action movies releasing in the second half of this year, we decided to compile them in this Top 10 Action Movies list so that you won’t miss any. Mark the dates ladies and gentlemen, for here comes the decisive list on action movies that will keep your adrenaline pumping!

1)    Guardians of the Galaxy

Release Date: July 21, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy are another Marvel comic movie which revolves around an American pilot who steals and orb and is man-hunted throughout the Galaxy. (Seriously, what’s with the Americans?)

2)    Hercules

Release Date:  25^th July 25, 2014

Dwayne the Rock Johnson very fittingly essays the role of this mythical hero. IN the movie, Hercules turns from hero to mercenary to purge his past sins but realizes that do so, he must live to the legend of his name – Hercules

3)    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Release Date: 8^th August (USA)

The TMNT have their task cut out for them as New York is in the grip of evil and needs to be resuced from Shredder and his evil Foot Clan. Facing some demons of their own, Raphael, Michaelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello will face their worst adversary yet.

4)    Expendables 3

Release Date: August 15, 2014 (USA)

With a line-up of action heroes such as Harrison Ford, Arnold Scwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone, this movie is the ultimate action movie fans dream come true. Barney (Sly) and his team must face Stonebanks (Gibson) who once founded Expendables together with Barney.

5)    Sin City –A Dame to Kill For

Release Date: August 22

When you know that Frank Miller has directed a movie, you just can’t go wrong with it. With stars such as Eva Green, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Joseph Gordon Levitt in the mix, be rest assured that his movie will blow your mind.

6)    The Prince

Release Date: August 22

Bruce Willis is back again in action. The story revolves round a retired assassin who must get back in the game to face his former rival to save his kidnapped daughter.

7)    The November Man

Release Date: August 27, 2014

Former 007 Pierce Brosnan is back to playing a spy with this movie. From playing a member of the British Secret Service to now playing a ex – CIA operative, Pierce Brosnan will leave you asking for more in this movie.

8)    Fury

Release Date: November 14, 2014

The movie stars Brad Ptit and Shia LaBeouf as soldiers in World War II. Do you need any more reason to watch this film?

9)    The Hunger Games  - MockingJay Part 1

Release Date: November 21, 2014

Jennifer Lawrence is back to raise Hell for the Capitol as Katniss in the first installment of the last book of the Hunger Games series, as she leads the districts in a rebellion.

10)  Exodus: Gods and Kings

Release Date: December 12, 2014 

This is a war movie of epic proportions, literally. It revolves around Moses’ hand in leading the Israelite slaves out of Egypt. With Christian Bale playing Moses is enough reason for people to flock to the theatres to watch this movie.

Goa Tourism to organize Goa Wedding Show

Goa Tourism to organize Goa Wedding Show in New Delhi

~ This first of its kind event will be held on August 16 and 17 in New Delhi

~ The Goa Wedding Show brings together exhibitors, vendors and wedding planners under the same roof

~ The aim is to showcase the potential of Goa as the ideal wedding destination

Friday, July 25, 2014: With a wide range of options right from beaches to quaint churches, picture perfect beaches and majestic forts serving as a backdrop for couples to live their dream wedding, the wedding tourism market in Goa is definitely on an upward swing. Realizing the potential that this market holds and to strengthen the state’s presence in the segment, Goa Tourism has decided to host its first ‘Goa Wedding Show’ on August 16 and 17, 2014 at The Grand Ballroom, Delhi. This was announced at a press conference in Mumbai this evening, which featured Shri Dilip Parulekar, Hon. Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Goa, representing the title sponsor Satyug Gold as its chairperson Ms. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, CEO of Satyug Gold Mr. Raj Kundra, celebrated fashion designer Mr. Wendell Rodricks, Mr. Nilesh Cabral, Chairman – Goa Tourism Development Corporation and Mr. Nikhil Desai, Managing Director – Goa Tourism Development Corporation.

The Goa Wedding Show 2014 aims at boosting tourism in Goa by tapping into the emerging destination wedding market in India. Exhibitors will include wedding planners, hotels, event managers, vendors, fashion designers, spas, travel agencies, hotels, photographers/videographers, hair and make-up artists and artist managers. The organizers hope that this experience will help increase trade opportunities for local vendors in Goa.

Shri Dilip Parulekar, Hon. Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Goa, said “The Indian wedding market is valued at $38 billion a year and is expected to grow 25-30 percent annually. We hope that this initiative will serve as a platform to bring together the best of Goa and showcase what makes the state such a viable wedding destination. We are optimistic about the success of this event and plan to make it an annual property.”

Ms. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, added, “A wedding is one of the most important moments in a girl’s life and the destination is as important as the occasion itself. Goa is one of my favourite destinations. The best part about this state is that you have everything right from beaches to history and a lot of nature. I have attended several weddings in Goa and each has been different from the other. And every time I have returned with a sense of amazement that redefines my perception of a dream wedding.”

Goan fashion designer Mr. Wendell Rodricks, who has witnessed and been a part of several weddings in Goa, remarked, “Organizing your dream wedding takes a certain amount of time and it is heartening to note that you can get all that you want under one roof in Goa. According to me, this along with the state’s natural beauty and varied landscapes makes it a dream wedding destination.”

From its spectacular architecture to its dreamy beaches, Goa has emerged as one of India’s best wedding destination, providing hundreds of picturesque locations and unique experiences. The Goa Wedding Show 2014 will serve as an optimum marketing tool that will give access to potential clients within a short period of time.

For more details, kindly contact Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Panjim, Goa or log onto www.goa-tourism.com

Mary Kom Trailer launch

Dawaat-E-Ishq.

Aditya Roy Kapur essays the role of a Lucknawi chef in his upcoming release Dawaat-E-Ishq. 

His character 'Tariq' is highly different from his previous ones.

In his next, Aditya will be seen wearing surma. Surma is very common in the City of Nawabs, and Aditya felt that wearing surma will complete his look. He thought that it would help him get a feel of the character.

Among his contemporaries, Aditya is the first actor to wear surma. He believed that surma added authenticity to his Lucknawi character.

Aditya is the only actor from gen-Y to wear surma for his film.

Like Aditya, the following actors, who belong to the older lot have also worn surma to fulfill the demands of their character:

• Hrithik Roshan in Jodhaa Akbar :

Hrithik Roshan who plays the role of a Muslim Mughal Emperor Akbar, in the Indian historic romantic drama , wore surma to get into the skin of his character.

• Aamir Khan in Fanna:

Aamir plays a muslim tourist guide in Delhi. Mr.Perfectionist wore surma to make his character come out as real.

• Saif Ali Khan in Omkara:

Saif played the role of Om Shukala- a goon in Omkara, an Indian crime drama  film adapted from Shakespeare’s Othello

• Ranveer Singh in Ram Leela:

He plays the character of Ram, a Gujarati boy, belonging to the Rajadi class.

• Ranbir Kapoor in Chillar party:

Ranbir Kapoor wore surma for an item song in the film Chillar Party.

• Manoj Bajpai in Gangs of Wasseypur:

He plays a coal mafia in the film, named Sardar Khan.

The Official Jersey Of The Jaipur Pink Panthers!

Abhishek Bachchan Unveils The Official Jersey Of The Jaipur Pink Panthers!


25th July,Mumbai :Actor Abhishek Bachchan, the owner of the Jaipur Pink Panthers, introduced the team members of his Pro-Kabaddi League franchise and unveiled the official jersey of the team in Mumbai today, at a press conference held at the ITC Grand Central.

While the players of the Jaipur Pink Panthers were recently introduced to the Jaipur media, they were officially introduced to the audience in Mumbai as the League soon flags off across eight venues in India, starting with the Jaipur Pink Panthers v/s U Mumba at the NSCI Stadium in Mumbai.

At the press conference ,Abhishek Bachchan proudly unveiled the jersey of his team and spoke at length about his association with Kabaddi and the Pro-Kabaddi League.        

Addressing the media, Abhishek said, “It's a huge honor to be associated with the Pro-Kabaddi League and an even bigger honor to introduce to you the players of the Jaipur Pink Panthers - We have some amazing talent here today as the Jaipur Pink Panthers get ready to roar at the games".‬

Supriya Parulekar’s novel BFF: Best Friends Forever

Sonali Kulkarni and Manish Paul launched Supriya Parulekar’s novel BFF: Best Friends Forever

Leadstart Publishing and Landmark Bookstores hosted the book launch on a monsoon evening of July’14. The evening saw the book launch of Supriya Parulekar’s novel BFF: Best Friends forever. The book was unveiled by Sonali Kulkarni and Manish Paul.

The event set the tone of a causal, light and a very lively atmosphere. Said Supriya Parulekar “BFF: Best Friend Forever is a story to which most of the teenagers can relate to. The book takes you through the journey of the protagonist’s struggles in a boarding school. Love is an emotion that every youth experiences and talks about how it complicates friendship. The characters are inspired from people I come across in my journey and have incorporated their personality trait. The book has an emotional connect and the youth will easily relate to it.”

Actress Sonali Kulkarni said, “I am happy that I am called for the book launch. The highlight of the book is its story and characters. I enjoyed reading the book and I am sure the audience will like it too.”

Manish Paul said, “I would like to congratulate Supriya on her new book launch. The book is very well conceptualized. The writing is so powerful that you actually believe that you are living the protagonist’s life. I wish her good luck and success in all her future endeavors.”

Mr. Swarup Nanda, CEO, Leadstart Publishing excitedly stated “Leadstart Publishing is extremely happy to associate with Supriya Parulekar.  She is a writer who pays attention to small details. We sincerely thank Manish Paul and Sonali Kulkarni for being a part of the event.”

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes to Hongkong Disneyland!

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a popular TV series that focuses on the day to day lives of the members of Gokuldham society.

After entertaining the audience with GPL 3 and a nail-biting thriller sequence with adept C.I.D officers, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has now integrated with Disney India to take the entertainment to the next level. In the upcoming episodes, the cast of Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma will be seen enjoying at the Hong Kong Disneyland, an all-expenses paid trip that Tapusena wins by buying Disney branded products.

Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal Gada said, “We had an amazing time in Disneyland while enjoying the different rides and attractions of the park. We even got to witness the stunningly beautiful fireworks display and be a part of the famous parade! Altogether we had a great experience and took some fond memories back with us.”

Disha Vakani who plays Daya Gada said, “There was a lot of excitement amongst the cast when we got to know that we were going to Disneyland. We have previously shot in foreign locations but this time, it was double the fun and masti as Tapu Sena was also visiting Hong Kong Disneyland with us. I too, had a wonderful time as I got a chance to meet my favourite Disney cartoon characters Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse.”

The show is produced by Neela Telefilms; conceived and designed by Asitkumarr Modi. Watch the members of Gokuldham society have a gala time at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Tune into Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to catch all the fun and excitement from Monday to Friday at 8.30pm only on SAB TV!

Shahid receives best compliment from dad

The trailer of Shahid Kapoor’s next Haider has earned him accolades from all quarters.

Since the shoot the film has been high on radar. Shahid’s look garnered immense traction and now his role and performance is being highly talked about.

While the film is currently being edited and worked upon, Vishal  Bhardwaj organized a special screening for Pankaj Kapoor to take his feedback.

Vishal and Pankaj have an excellent working relationship and hence he was keen for him to watch the film.

When Shahid got to know, he reached out to his dad for honest feedback. Pankaj who has been in the industry for 40 years is very candid and honest in his review and Shahid was sure he will get a reaslistic overview.

He was infact nervous because he dint know what to expect. So when Shahid asked him, Pankaj thought over it for a couple of minutes before speaking anything.

While Shahid’s anxiety grew, Pankaj confessed to him that he is at a loss of words. He was not able to describe Shahid's performance in words he said.

The father - son duo share a friendly relation and are critical of each other's work.

Shahid was humbled and felt this is the best compliment he has ever received.

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