Manorama Six Feet Under

Manorama Six Feet Under - Movie Synopsis
Manorama Six Feet Under’ is about an amateur detective in
a small town who finds himself caught in a web of lies, deceit and murder.

Satyaveer Singh (Abhay Deol) is a government engineer but his real ambition has always been writing detective fiction. Unfortunately, his maiden attempt, a novel called Manorama, sank without a trace and he has been reduced to writing for cheap pulp magazines.

Stifled by the dreariness of small town existence and frustrated by his failure, Satyaveer's life changes when the wife (Sarika) of a powerful local politician (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) arrives at his doorstep with an irresistible offer.

It is a chance for Satyaveer to play a real life detective by spying on her husband. Intrigued and tempted by the opportunity to redeem his self worth, Satyaveer accepts the offer.

Upon completion of his assignment, things take a turn when Satyaveer discovers that the woman is not who she claims to be. The situation gets further complicated when she is killed in a mysterious accident.

Sensing foul play, Satyaveer begins investigating her death only to discover that nothing is what it seems to be and that redemption doesn't come easy.

Jab Wet Met

Jab Wet Met - Movie Synopsis - Jab We Met is the story of two strangers who meet on a train and as time passes they realise that they are something more than just strangers.

Industrialist Aditya (Shahid Kapur) feels defeated as the girl he loves is getting married. He drifts out of the gathering, and finds himself on a train, speeding away into the night. A young girl Geeta (Kareena Kapoor), who is leaving Mumbai to elope with her boyfriend, meets Aditya. She irritates him to the point of leaving the train. They are stranded on a desolate station, without luggage or money. They reach Ambala, her house, through highs and lows, only to be mistaken as lovers by the family. Geet then plans to run away to Manali to meet the man of her dreams.

By Manali, he has begun to see her in a different way. To realize later that her boyfriend had not accepted her. And she was missing. Her family traces him to get her back.

It is up to her to tell her family the truth. Only that she realizes that the misconception was the truth.. And they are meant to be together, always.

Rakeysh Mehra comes full circle on 'Dilli 6'

It is like coming back to the place you started from. Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is apparently close to finalizing the male lead for his movie Dilli 6 .

Even though one and a half years have gone past since his last release Rang De Basanti , Mehra has not yet begun shooting his semi-autobiographical film Dilli 6 , which is set in Chandi Chowk area (with pincode 6) where Mehra grew up.

So much shuffling in the cast has happened that at one point it began to seem doubtful if the movie would ever be made.

Abhishek Bachchan was Mehra’s first choice to play the male lead in ‘Dilli 6’. He was then replaced with Hrithik Roshan , who expressed interest in the project but demanded certain changes in the script. Hrithik, too, was dropped and in his place Siddharth was roped in. But Mehra’s search was still far from over. Siddharth opted out of the project for reasons better known to him. Thereafter, Mehra reportedly considered Ranbir Kapoor but dropped the idea because he wanted a mature looking actor for the role.

Now, if the latest buzz is to be believed, Mehra has once again approached Abhishek Bachchan.

While Abhi has still not officially signed the film, sources say he is interested in the project and there is a strong chance that he would do the film.

'Om Shanti Om' hysteria builds up in Germany

Although more than a month remains for Shah Rukh Khan’s movie Om Shanti Om to hit the theatres, hysteria is building over the film in Germany.

Shah Rukh Khan has a substantially large fan base in Germany, even though the fans there may not understand a word of Hindi. The dubbed version of his home production Main Hoon Na was very well received in Germany.

And now, SRK fans in Germany are eagerly awaiting ‘Om Shanti Om’. As many as ten thousand fans have reportedly sent a petition to the director of the Berlin Film Festival, requesting the screening of ‘OSO’ in the next fest.

A media report quotes the movie’s director Farah Khan as saying that the movie’s official website has got at least two lakh hits and posts from Germany, France, Russia, Austria and Poland.

Responding to the demand, decision has already been taken to release ‘OSO’ in Germany alongside its worldwide release on November 9. So there won’t be any need to screen the film at Berlin Film Fest because the fest comes in February 2008.

On the other hand, Farah Khan has reportedly asked the film’s distributors, Eros International, to release the movie in Russia as well to tap a wider market.

Apart from this, a German magazine called Rapid Eye is coming up with a book on the making of ‘OSO’, media reports say.

‘Om Shanti Om’ is set in two time periods – 1970s and year 2007. The movie has SRK playing a junior artist in 1977 who falls in love with a famous heroine. But their love remains unfulfilled. The second part of the film shows SRK reincarnated as a superstar in 2007.

‘OSO’ introduces newcomer Deepika Padukone as SRK’s heroine.

Tech Tags: Manorama+Six+Feet+Under Gul+Panag Raima+Sen Vinay+Pathak

Saawariya

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Dus Kahaniyaan

Dus Kahaniyaan - Synopsis
The visions of seven directors merge in Dus Kahaniyaan. Epic in scale yet meticulously observed, Dus Kahaniyaan boasts of an extraordinary ensemble cast.
A highway symbolized two friends' companionship, their tacit love, but its unpredictable and volatile turns would radically change their lives.

A writer is driven to madness after he makes a startling discovery about the woman he loves.
Five friends start spinning stories in a story that will spin them around. Through an internal conflict between an underworld Don and his best friend, we weave through a stylish game of friendship and betrayal...

Dus Kahaniyaan takes you on a tour of expansive highways and modern romance, of kindly strangers, of lives lived in the realms of power and lives freed from the gloom of oppression. Fortunes are made and squandered, honour betrayed and redeemed, and love lost and rediscovered.

Dus Kahaniyaan's themes run the gamut from loss and betrayal to uprootedness and alienation, and that makes for irresistibly absorbing entertainment. The tales discover poignant moments of connection in one of White Feather Films' most inimitable and ambitious creations.

Tech Tags: Sanjay+Dutt Nana+Patekar Arjun+Rampal Aftab+Shivdasani Jimmy+Shergill

Mona Chopra Nude MMS Controversy !

A two minute MMS clip, which allegedly shows upcoming actress Mona Chopra undressing, has created a controversy in the Mumbai film world.

Chopra says she has not seen the MMS.

The clip allegedly shows a woman taking off her clothes as she argues on the phone with someone from the production unit over the choice of outfits she is required to wear.

Chopra, who made her debut in Timepass, is known for her dare-bare poses and quotable quotes.

Sex-comedy film Naughty Boy, which shows her being courted by father-son duo Rahul Roy and Hitesh, is due for release soon.

Calling it a serious breach of her privacy, Chopra said she plans to take legal advice from her lawyer.

Interestingly, Chopra is reportedly doing a nude scene in Red Swastika, which has been directed by Vinod Pande of Sins fame.

Meanwhile, rumour mills are agog that this may in fact be a publicity stunt to hog limelight.

A New Film Launched With An Odd Pairing Of Mamatha Mohandas And Nitin

Nitin is a guy with boyish charm and looks younger than he is... Mamatha Mohandas is a glamorous heroine but with matured looks better suited besides senior heroes... But they both are teaming up for their new film which was launched at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Ravi who directed Samanyudu will be directing this new movie after a long hiatus... Regular shooting will commence from October 3rd. Sindhu Tolani and Sashank also play a parallel second lead in the film. The film's music is by Chakri. The movie is being produced by Venkat. And it is a given thing that Mohandas would sing a song in the movie... So might be one more chart buster song in the making for Mamatha Mohandas.

Tech Tags: nitin Mamatha+Mohandas Athidhi telegu kollywood tollywood

Much Awaited Mahesh Babu's Athidhi Audio On Sep, 16/17th...!

Athidhi is one of the most awaited movies of Tollywood in the second half of the year. It is not yet confirmed officially but the grapevine is that Mahesh Babu and Amrita Rao starrer Athidhi's audio might be launched on 16th or 17th of September. The music is composed by Mani Sharma. It is a well known fact that somehow Mani Sharma always reserves his best score for Mahesh Babu... I hope you all remember Okkadu, Athadu and Pokiri... Producer Ramesh Babu is planning the Audio launch in a grand fashion. As for the movie's shooting progress is concerned, some patch work of action sequences is being filmed at Shankarapalli village in Hyderabad and also an item song will be shot over the next week.

Sherlyn Chopra is all set to release her own music album

Actress Sherlyn Chopra is all set to release her own music album, titled 'Outrageous - End of The Beginning'. The album is all about 'brings to fore deep and hidden desires that humans harbor, but refuse to acknowledge'. She has written the lyrics for 6 tracks and composed them. Adman Prahlad Kakkar will be directing it. On the controversy of exposing herself onscreen, she clarifies, "The problem here is that people tend to mix up morality with sexuality.

Tech Tags: Sherlyn+Chopra Sonam+Kapoor Saawariya Sonali+Kulkarni

Rajnikant, Kamal Haasan to act together?

The whole of Kollywood is awash with the speculation of the big two of Tamil screen coming together.

It could well be the casting coup of the year if it comes about, that is. You find the suspense killing?

Then, here is the big news from Kollywood. The tiding is that Tamil superstars Rajnikant and Kamal Haasan would act together after a long gap!

The talk of the town is that ace director Mani Ratnam will cast the top two in his forthcoming film.

According to the grapevine, Rajni and Kamal have already had a few rounds of discussions about the project.

The duo has acted in a number of films like ‘Apoorva Ragangal’ and ‘16 Vayathinile’, says the buzz.

A final decision would be taken soon. Kollywood is waiting with bated breath!

Bollywood stars pose for fashion magazine L'Officiel

Ace fashion magazine L'Officiel is focusing on Bollywood stars for the first time in its next edition.

The upcoming edition of the magazine will feature topnotch Bollywood stars in the unique ‘concept’ photoshoots in which photo sessions had a theme each.

DEVDAS
The magazine recreates the magic of Devdas in its next edition. No, it is not Shah Rukh Khan who poses as the tragic hero. Rather, it is Kunal Kapoor playing Devdas for the mag. Amisha Patel , dressed in a white saree (with red border), poses as Paro and Urmila Matondkar (in a dazzling green, embroidered outfit) poses as Chandramukhi.
“I had suggested them to turn Devdaas into a Punjabi and make him wear a turban. But my suggestion was turned down,” a broadly smiling Kunal told a news channel.

KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI
Another theme of the photoshoot was Karan Johar’s movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai .
Shamita Shetty posed in a new tomboyish avatar as Kajol. Amrita Arora poses as Rani Mukherjee. And guess who plays SRK’s part – Dino Morea .

The idea of this concept probably came from Karan Johar , who is the guest editor of the magazine and also the film’s director. The costumes for the photoshoots were designed by Manish Malhotra .

SRK
Reports also have it that the cover of the magazine features Shah Rukh Khan in a black suit and white shirt, symbolizing the theme ‘Reincarnation’ of his upcoming film Om Shanti Om . The ‘black and white’ signifies the transition from darkness to light.

THE RED CARPET
The magazine also has Priyanka Chopra appearing for a photosession titled ‘The Red Carpet’, in which Priyanka is shown dressed as a celebrity in dazzling outfits and walking the red carpet for an elite event.

This Bollywood special issue of L'Officiel will be out on September 20.

Tech Tags: Kunal+Kapoor Bollywood+stars Shamita+Shetty Amrita+Arora

'Maxim'mum exposure by Malaika Arora Khan

Malaika Arora appears on the cover of this month’s edition of Maxim magazine.

Malaika is unarguably the hottest mom in Bollywood. She still scorches the ramps at fashion shows, still shakes her booty in item songs (the latest one was in Heyy Babyy ) and she still can make many heads turn with her beauty and sex appeal.

And now she has posed for Maxim. Titled ‘Black Velvet’ the photographs show Malaika in black lingerie, striking provocative poses on a couch.

The concept of the shoot is by Wendell Rodericks while photographs are snapped by Farroukh Chothia.

Talking about her wildest experience, Malaika told the magazine that it was swimming with sharks.

When asked about the stupidest pick-up lines guys have tried on her, Malaika said she cannot remember many. She added she gives out an aura that intimidates guys when it comes to pick-up lines.

When asked about what she sleeps in, Malaika said: “Hot pants, Satin nighties or old pyjamas”.

Malaika also said that she sees it as a compliment to be seen both as a mother and a sex symbol.

Nana Patekar Hot Bed Scene with Ayesha Jhulka

Ayesha Jhulka & Nana Patekar Photo

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag - Synopsis
Badki(Rani Mukerji) and Chutki(Konkana Sen Sharma)live a fun-filled life in Banaras, playing pranks, sneaking off to see a forbidden mujra, and soaking up all the excitement that goes on the ghats of the Ganga. Badki is aware that the family is in dire straits, but she and her mother protect Chutki at all costs. When things get worse, Badki decides to go to Mumbai and seek a living for the family. Alone and unsupported in the midst of the urban jungle of Mumbai, Badki battles with dark forces, keeping her focus on her purpose to support her family and continue Chutki's education.

She deliberately morphs into someone else, leading a secret life full of murky compromises. When Chutki comes to Mumbai to work, things take a dramatic turn. Badki's life turns into a minefield, as she has to hide her secrets from Chutki. Chutki finds success at work, and love that delights her heart. Badki finds the magic of love, but lets it slip away before it can blossom, as she believes it's not in her destiny. She battles menace and blackmail alone, not letting these dark shadows fall on Chutki or her family.

But her dual life is revealed, and the two sisters are face to face, in a confrontation neither had expected. And when love beckons Badki again, the whole family is thrown in a tumultuous storm. Everything threatens to explode in their faces, destroying all of them.

Tech Tags: Jaya+Bachchan Rani+Mukherjee Konkona+Sen+Sharma Abhishek+Bachchan Kunal+Kapoor

Priyamani : A Simple Girl or Sexy Siren

We have seen her playing a simple, homely girl in her early films. But then, we have also seen her in sexually provocative roles. So what really is Priyamani up to?

Priyamani's active acting career in Tollywood began with Jagapathi Babu's 'Pellinakothalo' and soon she acquired the onscreen image of a homely girl. And she did simple, low-key role in "Toss".

But to grab more opportunities in the tinsel town Priyamani started thinking seriously about the way her acting career should be. And so we saw shedding her homely image and swap those suits and saris for skimpy dresses and low-necks.

What is the point of shuttling between the two different images?

Priyamani acknowledges that she underplayed in 'Yamadonga' due to her scope with character. She doesn't rule out the possibility of doing bold roles.

"I had never made any conscious effort to do only conservative roles. I think one must play different roles," Priyamani quoted.

By the way, Priyamani 's next movie will be a Tamil remake with Tarun, titled 'Nava Vasantham' in Telugu, which is a family drama. Hope this time she gets lucky.

Tech Tags: Telugu+movies sindhu+menon Pavan+Kalyan Tamil+Song bollywood+movie

Isha Koppikar knows well to kick and punch

Actress Isha Koppikar has been training in Taekwondo for many years now.

The sexy Koppikar gal doesn’t believe in subjecting her body to rigorous workout regimes in gymnasium. She prefers the grace and toil of martial arts, which, besides building body, also provides spiritual upliftment, says Isha.

Isha has been training in Taekwondo for the last four years. She has acquired a red belt and she knows many moves well.

Has she ever got a chance to use her Taekwondo skills in real life?

Isha says that occasion hasn’t come yet. Perhaps her reputation of being a Taekwondo fighter precedes her and keeps the troubles away.

Apart from Taekwondo, Isha has recently begun training in another form of martial art called Hapkido, which is less violent and involves subduing the opponent with the use of several body locks. Isha says even an armed opponent can be made to give up with a skilled use of Hapkido.

Isha’s personal opinion is that Hapkido can be very useful for women.

Master Sardar Sheikh is instructing Isha in Hapkido.

Well, given Isha’s deftness in martial arts, she is certainly suited for action roles in films. Are Bollywood filmmakers listening?

Film awards announced; Rajini, Kamal chosen best actors

CHENNAI: Actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have been chosen for a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for 2005 and 2006.

While Rajini won the best actor award for his performance in ‘Chandramukhi,’ Kamal won the honour for ‘Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu’.

Actor Jyothika, who portrayed the role of a split personality in ‘Chandramukhi,’ was adjudged the best actress for 2005, and Priya Mani won the award for 2006 for her acclaimed portrayal of a lively rural girl in ‘Paruthi Veeran’.

‘Chandramukhi’ won the first prize in the best film category for 2005, while ‘Veyil’ was adjudged the best film for 2006.

Actors Vijay (‘Thirupachi’), Surya (‘Gajini’), Meera Jasmine (‘Kasthuri Maan’), Karthi (‘Paruthi Veeran’), Fakru and Sandhya (‘Dishyum’) won special awards. The awardees were selected by a committee headed by former Supreme Court judge S. Mohan.

The list of awardees for 2005:

Best film: Chandramukhi, Gajini (first prize), Anniyan (second prize), Dhavamai Dhavamirundhu (third), Priyasaki (special), Kasthuri Maan (special category for glorifying womanhood).

Best actor: Rajinikanth (Chandramukhi), best actress: Jothika (Chandramukhi), best actors (special): Vijay (Thirupachi), Surya (Gajini), Meera Jasmine (Kasthuri Maan), best villain: Prakashraj, best comedian: Vivek, best director: Shankar, best music director: Harris Jayaraj, best playback singers: Sriram Parthasarathy, Mumbai Jayashree.

For 2006: Best Film: Veyil (first prize), Paruthi Veeran (second), Thiruttu Payale (third), Ilakkanam (special), Kadale En Kadale (Special award for glorifying womanhood).

Best actor: Kamal Haasan (Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu), best actress: Priya Mani (Paruthi Veeran), best actors (special): Karthi (Paruthi Veeran), Fakru (Dishyum), Sandhya (Dishyum), best villain: Pasupathi (E), best comedian: Vadivelu (Pulikesi), best director: Thirumurugan (Em Magan), best music director: Yuvan Shankar Raja, best playback singers: Madhu Balakrishnan and Shreya Goshal.

Tech Tags: Rajinikanth Jothika Vijay Surya Meera+Jasmine Kamal+Haasan Priya+Mani

RGV Ki Aag pulled off some theatres

It's not just a dud for Ram Gopal Varma but one of the biggest flops of recent times. Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag is now being pulled off theaters.

"I will go down in the history of cinema anyhow. If the film clicks with the audiences then I will be the man who remade Sholay and if it doesn't then I will be the man who will ruin Sholay," said Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma.

Hearing this, one can say, that Ramu was prepared to give a flop with his latest film.

In Sholay, Gabbar had asked Kaalia: "Kitne aadmi the". After a string of flops Ramu could well ask: "Kitne flops the."

But the filmmaker has broken one record. He made the most disastrous film of the year and one of the biggest flops in recent history.

"This film is the biggest flop. Films like Razia Sultan and Umrao Jaan have been flops over the years, but this beats them all. It didn't even have a decent starting," said Trade analyst Amod Mehra.

Now, since Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag is making no money, it is being taken off the screens.

"I don't know what to say about the film. It's just been disastrous. We can't go beyond this week because the auditoriums are literally vacant," said Rakesh Sharma, GM, Cinemax, Sion.

In the coming days two more Ramu films hit the screen, his horror flick Darling and the sequel to Sarkar.

Hopefully the man who gave Hindi cinema films like Satya, Company and Sarkar will get it right at the box office this time.

Shahid-Kareena together forever

Even though they may not have too many films in hand, nothing seems to deter the Shahid-Kareena jodi, including the recent break up rumours. They are more than happy to live up to their mast status and be patient for their almost dormant filmi career to kickstart.

"It has become like a national crisis that Shahid and Kareena have to have on-screen chemistry. They will take us to gallows otherwise," said Bebo.

'Modesty thy name could never be Kareena', but perhaps we can excuse the overstatement. Much has been said about the lack of on-screen chemistry between Bebo and her boyfriend Shahid Kapur, but of course the question is does he still retain the boyfriend status?

As the rumour mills rumble just about a month before the release of their new film, Jab We Met, one wonders whether their 'so called' split is another publicity stunt. But during the shooting of the film, they both seemed optimistic not just about the film but for each other as well.

"We have done four films together out of which some were good some were bad. I think an actor shouldn't be blamed for films they do because ultimately lot of things don't turn up the way it has been told to an actor. I think we have not been given an opportunity to work in a great script," Kareena stated.

The often joined at the hip couple relive a simple 'boy meets girl' story in Imitiaz Ali's latest film Jab We Met. Though their career graph may not have been all that smooth, it doesn't seem to worry either of them.

Shahid,who has signed two films with UTV could not have asked for more. "I think UTV is a fantastic production house. I am very impressed with the kind of cinema they are making," said Shahid.

Kareena sounds very optimistic about her future. "I have been shooting for two films simultaneously. Imtiaz's film is over and I am working on Yash Raj Film's Tushan which has Saif and Akshay in it. I am really excited about it. It is going to release next year."

Kamal Haasan feels good as 'Dasavatharam' crosses legal hurdle!

It is feel good time again for Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan , according to the grapevine from Kollywood.

Why not? The legal cloud that had engulfed his latest film, Dasavatharam has lifted much to the relief of the versatile actor.

‘Dasavatharam’ ran into legal trouble when one Senthil Kumar filed a petition in the Madras High Court charging Kamal with plagiarism.

Senthil's argument was that ‘Dasavatharam’ was based on his story, which he had handed over to Kamal. The superstar had promised money and assistant director's post in return, Senthil argued.

Kamal's counsel however, rejected the plagiarism charge and said Kamal himself had written the story of ‘Dasavatharam’.

The High Court subsequently dismissed the petition.

Now that the legal hurdle has been removed, ‘Dasavatharam’ shooting will slip into the fast track, according to the buzz from Tamil film world.

The film has Kamal essaying ten roles - a world record. It has Asin , Mallika Sherawat and Jaya Prada among the heroines. Music has been composed by the reigning rage of Bollywood, Himesh Reshamiyya .

Tech Tags: kamal+hassan Dhoka Amitabh+Bachchan Fardeen+Khan Vidya+Balan Nisha+Kothari

Preity Zinta impressed by Big B's oratory

The actress is pretty impressed by the superstar’s oratory skills in Rituparno Ghosh’s movie ‘The Last Lear’.

It is not that Preity Zinta has not worked with Amitabh Bachchan before. But never has she done a movie in which she could observe and appreciate Big B’s command over English language.

In The Last Lear Mr. Bachchan plays an ageing Shakespearean actor. Most of his dialogues have Shakespearean poetry.

Even though Preity has worked in sync sound films before (where dialogues are recorded live during the shoot), she still found it difficult dubbing for ‘The Last Lear’. But it was Big B’s oratory that bowled her over.

“Dubbing for my first English film with lengthy lines was tough. To top it all, there’s Mr Bachchan with his booming baritone. What an orator he is,” Preity is quoted as saying in a media report.

‘The Last Lear’ has Preity playing an actress. She will be seen in a very non-glamourous avatar in the film.

The movie also stars Arjun Rampal , Divya Dutta and Shefali Shah.

‘The Last Lear’ is set to premiere at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival on September 9.