BOLLYWOOD KHABAR - Siddharth Gupta: March 2009

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Sony Vaio is here..

The Sony VIAO Netbook has plenty of charm, looks that could kill and claims to be the world’s lightest….so what’s the catch?

Fans of the Sony VIAO series, like Apple aficionados, are accustomed to shelling out more cash for their products. Ostensibly, this is not just because these products carry with them an air of sophistication, but because, like our grandma would say, they run “smooth, like buttah…cough, cough”.

The Sony VIAO P Series netbook is an 8-inch bundle of joy and like the rest of the line, carries with it a price tag that might make your eyeballs pop out of your head—$900. For a netbook? Well…Aside from its sharp looks, it is the world’s lightest 8-inch, clocking in at 1.4 pounds. It boasts a 1600 X 783 LED back lit XBRITE-ECO LCD display, a 1.33GH Intel processor, Windows Vista, 802.11n WiFi, 3G Wann, Blue tooth, 2GB of Ram and comes with a fully loaded GPS system. Well, at least this pretty little thing’s giving you GPS for that price.

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I lost my virginity at 15: Ranbir

Despite his famous towel dropping scene in ‘Sawaariya’ and news of his many link ups with the likes of Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Katrina and even older women like Nandita Mahthani, Ranbir Kapoor has had more of a homely boy’s image, one who's totally devoted to his parents, especially mum Neetu and sister Riddhima.

But of late he’s been displaying his naughty side more. There were talks about trouble in his and Deepika’s haven and him getting closer to Sallu’s girl Katrina.

Recently, he posed for the world famous magazine 'GQ' and also made had made some stunning revelations. The mag has been selling like hot cakes since then.

He struck a cool and hot pose and also made it hugely popular by disclosing some hidden facts about his life.

He confessed about doing some mischievous things during his teenage years.

He's said, "There was marijuana, there was alcohol and I also started smoking cigarettes". Surprisingly he also revealed that around 15 years old, he lost his virginity.

Well, well, this one sure is a naughty boy who’s been having the time of his life for years! Belonging to a super rich and famous family sure has huge benefits apart from an easy Bollwood career.

A sneak peek at the Filmfare Awards 2009

With the Oscars just finished and the victorious Indian brigade back, it was time for the Filmfare Awards.

The prestigious awards function held at Yash Raj studios in Andheri had a glittering array of stars from the world of film with stalwarts like the Bachchan family, Rekha, Yash Chopra, SRK, Karan Johar and many more.

Not to be left behind were the fast rising newcomers, who set the pace for the function, with Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan hosting the show.

The highlights of the show were not just the awards but the performances that left the audience in absolute wonder. Here's a quick look at what happened at the Filmfare Awards this year:

Starting off this trail of spectacular showmanship was the Imran and Ranbir, the duo who were the hosts for the evening. Infusing young blood into the age old industry has always thrown up stunning performances.

The duo were quite literally the life of the evening, engaging the audience as well as tickling the funny side of all present, with their constant antics and spoofs on recent hit films.

With Imran as his uncle from the record breaking Ghajini and Ranbir as SRK from Rab Ne…, the act surely garnered laughs and applauds as the cold war between the Khan’s seems to die down.

But if you thought that this was the high point, then you are wrong, as the duo accompanied by Karan seemed to be engaged in a spoof on Dostana.

How can there be any event without a local rock band performance!

They live for the magic in the sound, distorted guitars breaking ground, the drums pounding faster than thy heart, the vocals screaming extreme art, the passion for music drove them forth, the best of it coming from their oath.

The powerful tunes, a spectacular show, the audience screams in ecstasy… that was exactly what it was like, when Farhan Akhtar and group (Ehsaan and Loy) set the sound waves churning with renditions from their film Rock On!

It's not everyday that a newcomer whose film hasn't yet released gets a chance to perform live at an awards nite. But with Jackky Bhagnani the case was a bit different, as he set the tempo racing with an energetic and awe-inspiring dance performance on a track from his upcoming film.

Helping him find a way to the other side will be his film Kal Kissne Dekha, and maybe this aspiring star will reach the zenith of the fame and popularity in films. We wish him luck with his debut film.

In the end we have the star who currently is at the best phase of his career. He is none other than Shahid Kapoor.

After his film Jab We Met, he was bestowed with the nickname Sha-Hit Kapoor. However, it wasn't just his acting that got him that acclaim, as it is visibly evident from his performance that he can quite literally set the stage afire with his dance performance.

Whatever be the case, Shahid gave the audiences a lot to watch and think about with his chiseled physique and stunning moves.

However, the best part of the entire award ceremony was the line up of celebrities. How often will you ever get a chance to see the Bachchan parivaar and the King Khan sit side by side?

Also present were Yash Chopra, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Rekha along with a big array of stars including the Slumdog Millionaire kids.

Check out the telecast of the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009 on Sunday, March 8, at 8 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

Hamari Bahu Aishwarya !!!

Kolkata has just found a new Bahu. When earlier this week he landed in Kolkata for the shooting of Mani Ratnam’s film (tentatively titled Raavan) Abhishek Bachchan got the welcome of a prodigal son. Abhishek’s father is regarded as Bengal’s Jamai Babu, as Jaya Bachchan happens to be Bengali.

A few years ago when father and son Bachchan were shooting simultaneously in Kolkata the senior AB had said, “Earlier they cheered for me. Now they cheer for my son. ”

“Not true, ” says Abhishek. “Even today if we both come to Kolkata together the crowds will be rooting for him. This time I got a super-enthusiastic welcome because this was my first visit to Kolkata with Aishwarya. ”

But Aishwarya Rai Bachchan isn’t even remotely Bengali !

Explains Abhishek, “I think it has to do with the very powerful work she has done with Rituparno Ghosh in Chokher Bali and Raincoat. Bengal has adopted her as a daughter-in-law.

I too have done some very important films in Kolkata Ritu’s Aantar Mahal and Mani Ratnam’s Yuva. And I must say I got a rousing welcome in Kolkata every time. But nothing compared with the way I was received this time. ”

Aishwarya had been shooting gruelling scenes in Kolkata for Mani’s film on the Ganges.

Abhishek describes Kolkata as a big morale booster. “Every time I feel demoralized I should make a trip to Kolkata. They just smother you in their love. ”

Everywhere that Abhishek and his wife go in Kolkata the crowds are sure to follow. “Mani’s film and then Abhinay Deo’s where Aishwarya and I come together again are sure to warmly received in Bengal.” exults Abhishek.

Abhishek who has done two Bengali films and a cameo as his mother’s son in Raja Sen’s Desh is open to another Bengali film. “Why not? I’m half-Bengali and very proud of it. ”

Apparently the Bengalis loved Abhishek in Dostana. “I’m surprised by the popularity and reach of that film.

We didn’t even think it would make it to the awards nominations let alone collect awards. The Filmfare award nomination that I got for Dostana completely took me by surprise.

Normally only dramatic performances get nominated. But the truth is, comedy is very very hard to do. And I’m glad Filmfare realized that. ”

Abhishek had to skip the after-party thrown by Karan Johar because Aishwarya had a very early-morning flight to catch to Kolkata.

Sonam Kapoor- things that you dnt know abt her..!!!

Things you didn`t know about Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor is the daughter of Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor, granddauhgter of filmmaker Surinder Kapoor and niece of producer Boney Kapoor, actor Sanjay Kapoor and Sandeep Marwah.

She is the eldest of three children; the others are sister Rhea and brother Harshvardhan. Kapoor studied at University of East London and then enrolled in the United World College of South East Asia to do her International Baccalaureate.

She later graduated from the University of Mumbai with Political Science and Economics as her majors. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. She has received training in classical and Latin dance forms.

Birthday: June 9, 1985 in Mumbai.

Debut Film: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya (2007).

Second Film: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi-6 opposite Abhishek Bachchan.

Awards: Winner of the Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female for Saawariya.

Upcoming Film: Come on Pappu with Akshay Kumar.

Facts we didn’t know:

She assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the filming of 'Black' and often went to Mumbai's notorious Chor Bazar near Grant Road Railway Station to shop for props.

Favorite brands are Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Dior.

She enjoys reading, shopping, writing, playing squash and basketball, video games and painting.

She went to university at Bombay University (Majoring in Economics and Political Science).

Weighed over 80 kilograms (about 180 pounds) when offered Saawariya (2007). After she returned from Singapore, she got into weight training with Shervir and Monisha as well as artistic yoga with Bharat Thakur.

Sonam was never interested in acting. Direction and writing were her basic interests, but Sanjay Leela Bhansali showed so much confidence in her that he wanted her to be in his film.