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It's a wrap on 'Amar Must Die'!

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Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza's action thriller "Amar Must Die" has been wrapped up in just three weeks.

The team is now closely working with a team of Hollywood editors to put together a slick flick. Actors Rajeev Khandelwal and Zarine Khan will soon come back together to dub for the film.

The team was shooting in Kalyan, and experienced hiccups during the shoot, including an accident and unfavourable weather, said a source. However, since an international team had to get onto the post-production work, the team was desperate to stick to schedule and wrapped up ahead of time.

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Music is vital for Sonakshi

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Actress Sonakshi Sinha, whose songs often manage to be among the chart-busters, says she is herself a big fan of music.

The "Lootera" actress was roped in as a guest editor on popular Indian music service Saavn, and she was more than happy to be in charge of the content on the online service for one full day.

"Music plays a big role in my life, and I'd like to thank Saavn's listeners for always supporting me. I hope they enjoy the music I've chosen, and then enjoy my film 'Lootera' as well," Sonakshi said in a statement.

Her "Lootera" released July 5 to positive reviews, especially for the actress's performance.

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It looks regressive: Anand Gandhi on TV content

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Filmmaker Anand Gandhi, who penned popular soaps "Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii" for the small screen, is dissatisfied with TV content as he feels it lacks structure and coherence.

"Everything is lacking in TV today. There is no content, no structure, no coherence, no meaning, and no craftsmenship... it looks regressive," Gandhi told IANS in an interview.

Currently in the news for his internationally acclaimed film "Ship Of Theseus", he feels medium has not been exploited fully.

"TV as a medium has not been exploited and understood by anyone in our country. There is a huge audience, which has not been catered to. I don't have a single friend in my life who in the last seven years has seen a single Hindi TV show," he said.

"Ship Of Theseus" will release July 19 in India in five cities and Gandhi said the film was "an enlightening experience" for him.

"It was transformative in the most literal sense. I went through a serious shift of my views on the world. It was interesting," he said.

"Ship Of Theseus" is a serious film and Gandhi said it was a conscious decision to keep it like that.

"It was a conscious decision to make a film which is not frivolous, to make a film that is entertaining and profound. Hopefully, engaging and inspiring. It is stimulating while being entertaining. It has to be stimulating enough to inspire an active participation from the audience," he said.

Earlier, Gandhi made short films.

"My previous film were short films. You could call them parallel to the main stream medium... There is a huge audience in India, which is not being catered to, who like to think," he said.

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It's age of good story, strong marketing: Madhureeta Anand

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Independent filmmaker Madhureeta Anand, who made "Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye" and documentary "Wheel of Time", says importance of stars is reducing and focus is shifting to producers and directors and this is the reason why so many newcomers are getting a chance in the industry.

"It's not just today, the star system has always been extremely important. It is one of the key elements to define a film industry. I actually feel that today the star is way less important than he or she was before," Anand told IANS.

"What we are seeing today is the rise of the producer and director. This is the reason that we have so many new actors... 25 new leading men have been introduced in the past year itself. This a huge number."

"I think it's the age of a good story combined with some strong marketing," she added.

Anand is ready with her next film "Kajarya" that deals with women-related issues and stars some real people.

Talking about film and documentaries, she said: "They are extremely different forms of the same art, which is the art of filmmaking. While TV has immediate reach and is very deadline driven, documentaries and feature films can afford time and space to craft. I greatly enjoy both documentary and feature films and I try to alternate between the two."

After "Kajarya", she will make a romantic film.

"Since the release of my first film until I started work on 'Kajarya', I wrote a lot. So, I have three ready scripts that I am absolutely eager to make. The next in the line after 'Kajarya' is a romance set in Mumbai. Plus, I have a film festival that I run and I am working on my documentary on the Naga Sadhvis. So, my plate is full and I'm not complaining," she said.

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Sonu Nigam feels composer shouldn't yearn to sing

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Singer Sonu Nigam, who has turned music director, says a composer should not crave to sing songs.

"I feel a composer should not crave to sing songs because songs itself decides its voice. The films where I have given music, I have kept my option for the last. Many singers have sung the song in my music. I like to make music and not necessarily I should be singing all the songs," he said.

He has composed music for "Jal" with Vikram Ghosh. He has also given music for "Super Se Upar" and "Singh Sahab The Great" where he has done the title song. "I get a lot of offers. Many people asked me to give music."

Known for singing mesmerising numbers “Suraj hua maddham, "Kal ho naa ho" and "Saathiya", the singer admits his passion for singing is intact.

Sonu, who also tried his hand at acting, says at that time the audiences were not ready to accept singers as actors.

"I feel I was the first one to set this trend but that time people were not ready to accept a singer as an actor. But now audiences are ready," said Sonu, who featured in the 2004 movie "Love In Nepal".

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No bail for dancer-actress Shalu Menon

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Dancer and actress Shalu Menon Monday was refused bail by a court here and was sent to police custody till Wednesday evening in a cheating case.

Her counsel argued that she was a victim of media trial.

She was arrested from her house near Kottayam Friday for her links to a con-couple who cheated people by offering them solar panels. She was sent to judicial custody Saturday.

After collecting large sums from investors in the name of a company called Team Solar, the couple - Saritha S. Nair and her live-in partner Biju Radhakrishnan - would fail to deliver the solar panels. The couple was arrested last month.

Menon had allegedly given Radhakrishnan her car to leave the state. She had also given him her mobile phone.

Radhakrishnan was arrested from Coimbatore, and Menon's mobile phone was recovered from him.

Last month the actress claimed she had no role in the scam.

However, a resident of Thiruvananthapuram registered a complaint against Menon, saying she had accompanied Radhakrishnan when he took more than Rs.20 lakh from the complainant.

Police are expected to question Radhakrishnan and the actress together to ascertain if she siphoned off money. The con-couple allegedly defrauded people of Rs.5 crore.

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Kangana Ranaut heads to Milan

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Kangana Ranaut -Bollywood's poster-girl for high street fashion is currently in Milan, as she plans to dress-to-kill while promoting her upcoming projects -Queen and Krissh 3.

The versatile actress and style icon travelled to the fashion capital of the world in July ,to shop for her public appearances while promoting Queen and Krissh 3 as the new Fall Collection will be introduced-

Says a source, "While Kangana's friends and family are urging her to pick outfits from her current collection,the actress is very keen on reinventing her wardrobe with the latest in Milan fashion for which she decided to travel there this month where her friends from LA and London will join her".

Confirming the news says Kangana, " Yes fashion and styling really excite me since I'm an unconventional dresser...Milan is the best ,most ideal place to shop and I try to make a trip there every year. I can't wait to pick up some great stuff".

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Pakistani actress Meesha makes her Bollywood debut with Farhan

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Pakistani model, singer and actress Meesha Shafi, who made her movie debut in Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, will now be seen in her first Bollywood venture. The actress is playing a character named Perizaad, best friend to Farhan Akhtar’s Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Excited about her upcoming movie, Meesha says, “Our cultural heritage and stories are so deeply rooted that it is only natural to relate to the cinema being made here. Art is definitely a universal language and just as Bollywood has a huge audience in Pakistan, Pakistani music has a vast listenership in India.” Further, she adds, “Both countries are doing an immense service by bridging gaps and reaching out to the people. In fact I would say that Bollywood and Pakistan have an age-old relationship.”

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and ROMP Pictures, releases July 12.

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Casting Dolly as heroine in 'Bajatey Raho' wasn't risky: Director

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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Roping in Dolly Ahluwalia as the leading lady for "Bajatey Raho" didn't entail any risk, says director Shashant Shah and adds that she is running the show.

"I was very clear about it. I wanted a very strong woman in the film and I was convinced that Dolly will pull off the role very well. She is the heroine of my film who is running the entire film. I didn't see any risk factor in casting her as the lead in my film," Shah told IANS.

He further added: "Hats off to Eros, backing the project, who agreed to my idea. I told them, I want her to be in the front in all the posters. She is the mastermind in the film."

Dolly, who had wowed everyone with her performance in "Vicky Donor", will be seen sharing screen space with Tusshar Kapoor, Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak in "Bajatey Raho".

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Faisal Khan shoots classical dance sequence for 'Maharana Pratap'

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Actor Faisal Khan is back to what he loves -- he has performed a classical dance sequence for TV show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", in which he plays young Maharana Pratap.

Faisal rose to fame as winner of dance reality show "Dance India Dance Li'l Masters Season 2", so he loves the fact that he is getting to showcase his skills on TV again.

He performed for the sequence under the tutelage of veteran choreographer Madhav Kishenji, 73.

"I'm happy to go back to dancing and Madhav Kishenji is so energetic at this age too. It was an honour to learn from him," Faisal said in a statement.

The show airs on Sony channel.

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Purab Kohli's basic approach to look fit in commercial

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Actor-anchor Purab Kohli, currently seen in a seductive shirtless avatar in a television commercial for a soap brand, tried basic techniques to look fit in the advertisement.

In the commercial for Wild Stone's soap for men, Purab goes shirtless while playing football with children. However, the actor was surprised when he was approached to feature as a tough man with sex appeal.

"I'm glad to have worked with an esteemed brand like Wild Stone and talented director Bharat Sikka. I was surprised when they imagined me as rugged, masculine, modern and seductive," Purab, who has worked in movies like "My Brother...Nikhil", "Bas Ek Pal" and "Rock On!!", said in a statement.

"This is the first time I went shirtless for a TVC and to achieve the form one sees in the commercial I went down to basics with traditional free hand workouts and natural diet," added the actor, who has become the new face of Wild Stone's ad campaign.

The commercial has been directed by Bharat Sikka.

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Brides walk in style with designer stilettos

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A bride just cannot do without her elegant wedding ensemble and stylish stilettos. Keeping in mind comfort and preference, designer Swati Modo has launched an exclusive range of light-weight crystal studded footwear.

The collection titled Neeayti and Swanky comprises stilettos in varied colours like green, neon, yellow and pink. The footwear are created using soft leather, lightweight flexible soles and have other adjustability features that help create the perfect fit.

Swati has an outlet in the capital called Masaya Lounge.

"We introduced Neeayti and Swanky collection so that there's something for everyone and for every occasion this summer. All these are retailed at exclusive Swati Modo outlets. First of its kind coming up in Amritsar and we project 10 such stores by the beginning of 2014," said Modo in a statement.

The price range starts from Rs.2,500 and goes up to Rs.8,000.

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We proved sequels can succeed: Suriya

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Actor Suriya Sivakumar believes the success of his latest release, Tamil action-drama "Singam 2", has managed to break the myth that sequels don't work.

He also says the movie's success doesn't belong to him entirely.

"I can't take credit for the success of "Singam 2". It was a team effort and in the process, Hari (director) and I proved that sequels can succeed," Suriya told reporters at the "Singam 2" success meet here Monday.

"Singam 2", which released July 5, is the sequel to highly successful "Singam". It also features Hansika Motwani, Anushka Shetty and Danny Sapani in important roles.

Suriya agrees the success of the film couldn't have come at a better time.

"I badly needed a hit. My last two films didn't do well and I was afraid that it might continue. I'm glad audiences made this film a bigger hit," added Suriya, who is happy that his wife enjoyed the film more than any of his past projects.

"Jo (Jyothika) watched the film four times. She enjoyed the film so much that she even applauded my performance for the first time," he said.

Directed by Hari Gopalakrishnan, "Singam 2" has reportedly netted over Rs.20 crore in the opening weekend worldwide.

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At IIFA, Lisa Haydon realised impact of Indian cinema

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Model-actress Lisa Haydon got a taste of the the impact that Indian cinema has on the audience abroad, thanks to the recently concluded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards and weekend in Macau.

"One of the nicest things about IIFA was realising how far-reaching the affects of Indian cinema actually are. When you're working every single day and heading to studios, you don't realise how many people in the world do your films actually affect," the 27-year-old said here Monday at an event by hair care group Schwarzkopf.

"So, to interact with all the foreign media and foreign fans and they all know your name... that felt really good," she added.

One of Lisa's forthcoming films, "Santa Banta", also starring Vir Das and Boman Irani, was heavily promoted at the three-day extravaganza. A press conference was held for the actors to share an insight about the film, and Lisa says it was "really special".

Before entering the film world with "Aisha" in 2010, Lisa was a successful model. Post "Aisha", she was seen in "Rascals", and she has even done an item number in a Telugu film titled "Rachaa".

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'It's the most exciting time for the film industry'

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As Indian cinema celebrates its century, director Nikhil Advani says this is the most exciting time for filmmakers as they are experimenting and getting creative freedom thanks to flexible audiences.

Earlier, filmmakers were apprehensive about trying out new themes because audiences were inflexible, but today's movie buffs are open to new subjects spelling a boom time for creative minds.

"I would not change from where I am for Rs.100 crore (movies). It's the most exciting time for the industry," said the 42-year-old who started as an assistant director in Sudhir Mishra's "Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin" (1996).

"I have been in the industry for 20 years and in the 20 years, everyday I used to think there will be a day when people will start understanding what we want to do, and the cinema will change. But we forgot that audiences have always accepted great and different films. The last two and a half years have only proved that.

"The kind of films that have been made only proves that every time you give something different to the audiences, they will accept it with open arms."

The box-office successes of women-centric thriller "Kahaani", dark comedy "Peepli Live" and sperm-donation-based comedy "Vicky Donor" have proved that viewers are accepting change.

"I am very happy that the studios are today going to the directors who they wouldn't even look at in normal circumstances. It's the best time to make films.

"I want to thank the audiences and say that the more you accept it, the more we will give you different stuff, the more we will keep thinking differently and boldly," Advani added.

Advani's first full-fledged film as a director was Shah Rukh Khan-Priety Zinta-Saif Ali Khan-starrer hit "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003). After that he went behind the camera for "Salaam-e-Ishq", "Chandni Chowk To China" and "Patiala House", but they couldn't replicate the success of "Kal Ho.."

He however hit the bull's eye with his animation film "Delhi Safari", which won a National Award.

The filmmaker also feels today's youth "is asking for a difference, whether it's difference in politics, leadership, music, fashion or cinema".

He admits that the demography of people looking for different films is lower than the masses sticking to certain subjects. "That's why you will always have a 'Rowdy Rathore' or 'Bodyguard' or 'Dabangg' still working (at the box office).

"But the niche audience has grown over the past few years and that's very gratifying and helps filmmakers like us to make something different."

Over the years, the definition of romance has also changed.

"In 2003, when I made 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', the generation then believed that at the end of the day Shah Rukh will give up the love of his life for Saif... but today's generation is not like that, they will simply not accept it."

His next is "D Day", a film on cross-border terrorism, in which a bunch of RAW agents is assigned to bring a terrorist back to India from Pakistan. The film, starring Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan, Arjun Rampal, Shurti Haasan and Huma Qureshi, is coming out July 19.

"I am making another romantic comedy next year. But it's the kind of romantic film that I think this generation would identify. So it's not going to be in the same space of 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', but it will be a romantic film," he added.

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TV is easiest, quickest way to reach audience: Imran Khan

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Actor Imran Khan took to the TV show "Punar Vivah" to promote his upcoming film "Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara!". He believes television is the easiest way to reach the audience.

"The TV audience in this country is so huge that whatever it is you want to promote, a film or a product, you have to reach out to the TV audience. It is the best, easiest and the quickest way," the 30-year-old said here Monday.

Imran is open to follow the footsteps of his uncle and superstar Aamir Khan by becoming part of a TV show, provided he gets something interesting.

"Till now I have not got any exciting offers. But if I do get something, then I would love to do a TV show," Imran said.

Aamir made his small screen debut with TV show "Satyamev Jayate", which gave out shocking facts and figures associated with social issues.

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We need to nurture short-film makers: Director Vikraman

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Efforts should be made to nurture makers of short films and their work, urges director Vikraman, the newly elected president of Tamil Nadu Film Director's Association.

He even calls on fellow directors to helm short films once in a while in between their feature movies.

"As part of the association, we plan to buy more cameras for filmmakers. This way, established directors and their assistants can make short films whenever possible. Short films can't be taken lightly as it happens to be the current trend," Vikraman told IANS.

"In the past one year, several short-film makers have become full-fledged film directors. Short films no longer are films made for fun. Some of these films are even powerful and well-executed than so many other regular films," he added.

Some short-film makers who turned full-fledged directors in Tamil cinema include Balaji Mohan, Karthik Subbaraj, Nalan Kumarasamy and Arun Kumar.

"Films made by these short-film makers-turned-directors have not only been successful, but have garnered critical acclaim. The trend is catching on and we will see more short-film makers wield the megaphone in the near future," he said.

Vikraman, who saw "Mullin Nizhalum Kuthiru", a Tamil short film, at a private screening recently, was impressed by the film.

"Films like these need to be served to larger audiences. It is only possible when they are made into feature films. There are several short films available online, but how many people actually take the effort to see them?" Vikraman asked.

"Mullin Nizhalum Kuthiru" is a story about a drought-inflicted district in southern Tamil Nadu. It is directed by Bala Aran.

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Tamil filmmaker Rasu Madhuravan is dead

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Tamil filmmaker Rasu Madhuravan, who was suffering from throat cancer, breathed his last here Tuesday, said his family friend. He was 44.

"He was undergoing treatment for throat cancer for quite sometime and he was set to undergo a surgery. He passed away this morning," the family friend told IANS.

Madhuravan was being treated at Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, where he passed away. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Madhuravan was known for making films such as "Poomagal Oorvalam", "Pandi" and "Goripalayam". His last film "Sogusu Perundhu" was under production.

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Prakash Jha adds item number in 'Satyagraha'

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Filmmaker Prakash Jha hasn't missed adding one sizzling item number in his forthcoming drama "Satyagraha". He has roped in model-actor Natasa Stankovic to groove to a thumri-electronic fusion number called "Aiyo ji hamri atariya mein" for the movie.

The filmmaker believes that such songs contribute to certain sensibilities and add to the story.

"Such numbers contribute to certain moments and sensibilities. They (dance numbers) help the story too," Jha said in a statement.

Earlier, Manyata Dutt, wife of actor Sanjay Dutt, did an item song called "Alhad mast jawaani" for Jha's 2003 released film "Gangaajal". Also, television actor Barkha Bisht performed to an item song titled "Ishq barse hai boondan boondan" in 2010 film "Raajneeti".

"Manyata's song helped in establishing the psyche of debased people. In 'Satyagraha', the item song creates the ambience of affluence and the bonhomie of corrupt people," added Jha.

He also admits that peppy songs such as these help to draw attention to a film.

"They do entertain; and entertainment happens to be the most important part of filmmaking. At the same time, when used cleverly, they can also be meaningful," said Jha.

Natasa, who has previously shot for a few ads in India, is also excited about the number.

"In October 2012, I went (came) to Mumbai, where I started to do shows, TV commercials, billboards. My favourite job was my advertisement for Johnson's Baby collection...Now, I hope that the song will be a hit, and my game will come to the fore," she said.

"Satyagraha" features Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn and Arjun Rampal. The film hits theatres Aug 23.

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Cosmetic giant Bobbi Brown comes to India

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, an exclusive beauty line developed by celebrated international makeup artist Bobbi Brown, has opened its first retail store in the country here.

The store is located at Select Citywalk, an upscale south Delhi mall.

It offers a full range of colour cosmetics, brushes, and skincare products. Other offerings also include face care products like BB Cream, tinted moisturiser, foundation sticks, long wear foundation, skin foundation, sheer finish pressed powder, corrector and creamy concealer.

In the skin care range, one can choose from hydrating eye and face cream, makeup remover, eye makeup remover and soothing oil, said a statement.

The products are priced at a starting tag of Rs.1,390.

Bobbi Brown, an American businesswoman, is said to have revolutionised the global beauty industry in 1991.

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