Amitabh Bachchan Shares His Thoughts On Shammi Kapoor

Amitabh Bachchan, who was friends with deceased Shammi Kapoor and was seen teary-eyed at his funeral, tweets sombre thoughts remembering the actor.
“Miss a birthday, a wedding, but never a funeral, an advice given by a friend. Seeing the turnout at Shammi ji’s confirmed my opinion,” the megastar tweeted.
“It is an irony of life that one person is able to collect an entire industry only when he is not there to notice it!” the star observed.
“Jodi tor dak shune kayu na aashe tobe ekla chalo re..!! When no one hears your call, walk alone.. Gurudev Tagore,” the star signed off with the tweet.
Earlier he has spoken about his time and interactions with the ailing Shammi Kapoor.
“Shammi ji and I worked together in a few films and it was moments that can never be forgotten. His verve for life, its excitement, its energy was infectious. He would enter a room and suddenly everything would electrify. You were happy in his company and his optimism. Spending a few moments with him could pump up the adrenalin to its maximum degree,” Big B said.
Amitabh had also said that the charismatic actor, who was on dialysis for quite some time before his demise, was “tired and could not take it anymore”. Source
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Shahid, Imran & John Take On Salman Khan

Come September and it would be known to one and all that kisme kitna hai dum. Month of July has been extraordinary for Bollywood with four huge hits in a row. However September could well be the most defining month of 2011 when it comes to youngsters taking the forefront and rising up to the challenge. Shahid Kapoor, Imran Khan and John Abraham - three Gen X actors on whom Bollywood future is dependent would be vying for attention right through the month, hence claiming their spot under the sun.
Says a filmmaker who has a knack for launching newcomers, “This is the most crucial period for the industry since all three actors are at a very crucial juncture of their career. Shahid has to score a big hit with ‘Mausam’ so that after ‘Kaminey, ‘Jab We Met’ and ‘Vivah’, he can stake further claim in the bracket of top stars. Ditto for Imran Khan who has to now strike hard with ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ now that his positioning is hot after ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Break Ke Baad’ and ‘I Hate Luv Storys’.”
The man who can be expected to be the most anxious of all is John Abraham who has some catching up to do after ‘Jhoota Hi Sahi’. However with ‘Force’ looking good, he now needs to reclaim his ‘New York’ and ‘Dostana’ positioning.
“The biggest fun though lies in seeing how coming together of this young blood takes on the might of Salman Khan,” a trade pundit quips, “Don’t forget that his ‘Bodyguard’ would be a solid threat for everyone who dares to come in September. Though his film opens on Eid, it would see full fledged release only on 2nd September. Especially Imran can’t take him too lightly as he arrives only a week later.”
One wonders how the fun element would have only accentuated further had Ranbir stuck to his original plans for September arrival of ‘Rockstar’! Now that would have resulted in some battle of supremacy for sure. Source
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Shammi Kapoor Passes Away

Legendary actor Shammi Kapoor, whose last rites were performed on Monday, loved to reminisce on his era, his times. A Q&A session with him was always fun. His answers were razor-sharp and witty. “I’ll tell you a story,” would be his opening line. And then the superstar would gift you with precious nuggets and anecdotes. “Tali ho” would be his parting shot.
For instance, Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957), a Nasir Hussain flick, was not meant for Kapoor. “Devsaab was to do Tumsa…. However, he wriggled out of the project as he was paired opposite a lesserknown actress. So, producer S Mukherjee asked Hussain to audition me,” he once told this correspondent. And the rest is history. Tumsa… catapulted Kapoor to stardom. Professor and Ujala confirmed his credentials as a successful actor while Junglee turned him into a youth icon. ‘Yaahoo’ resonated the angst and abandon of the Ovaltine generation of the 1950s. Source
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Ameesha Patel Is Very Confident Of Chatur Singh Two Star

Ameesha Patel is happy that with Sanjay Dutt starrer ‘Chatur Singh Two Star’, she would be seen on the big screen again after ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’. However one still can’t deny the fact that original plan for ‘Chatur Singh…’ was to release at least two years ago. Isn’t she worried about the delay?
“See, first and foremost this wasn’t something that any of us had planned. There was delay in production that further led to release date getting pushed. However does this mean that is dated? No, not at all as its look as well as the music too are very contemporary. Moreover the story is such that it would have worked 10 years ago or even 10 years down the line. No, I am not worried or depressed at all. On the contrary I am really excited about the film’s release now since it has shaped up so fantastic,” says Ameesha in a confident tone.
Also starring Anupam Kher, Gulshan Grover, Satish Kaushik and Suresh Menon in principal roles, ‘Chatur Singh Two Star’ is directed by Ajay Chandok and releases all over this Friday. Source
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Aishwarya Rai Is Keeping Her Baby Bump Secret

News has it that many international magazines are trying to get the very beautiful Aishwarya Rai and Lara Dutta to flaunt their baby curve for their covers.
But if news is to be believed, Aishwarya is at present not interested because the Bachchan family is not too keen on it.
While on the other hand, Lara is still giving it a consideration.
Do you think it is right moove for these beauty queens to show off their baby bump?
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Hrithik Roshan Speaks On Shammi Kapoor

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan says that the deceased actor Shammi Kapoor will not be forgotten.
“Tum mujhe yun bhula na paaoge” the song from Shammi Kapoor’s film Pagla Kahin Ka rings so true now that he’s left us. Hrithik Roshan, who is a great fan of the late actor, says a life like Shammi Kapoor’s should be rejoiced not mourned.
“Legends like Shammi Kapoor do not die…he lives, inside us, around us. A journey such as his should be rejoiced, not mourned. Of course, we’ll miss his physical presence terribly, but his magic lives on within you and me…and I will make sure my sons know the superstar their dad admired and loved the most,” Hrithik said in a press statement on Monday.
Hrithik has two sons: Hrehaan, five, and Hridhaan, three.
Hrithik even says it’s not appropriate to use tributes like RIP (Rest In Peace) for Shammi Kapoor.
“For you I don’t want to say R.I.P, but rather D.I.H …dancing in heaven now…I love you,” Hrithik added.
Shammi Kapoor passed away on Sunday at the age of 79. He was cremated on Monday morning. Source
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Akshay Kumar - As Fit As Fiddle

Akshay Kumar’s stars have surely been shining brightly. Being on the cover page of India’s two popular film magazines, in a month, wasn’t distinguishing enough that now the prestigious international publication, People Magazine, has bestowed Akshay with the ‘Fittest Body’ title.
Akshay Kumar, as usual though, remains highly modest about the honor that has been bestowed upon him, saying, ‘I’m not what you call good-looking. Our industry just happens to have excellent directors of photography.’ But the fact remains that Akshay has always been lauded as one of the fittest Bollywood actors around and his co-actors, as we hear, have often run to him for fitness tips and mantras.
Appreciating him for his all-rounder image, the People magazine undoubtedly believes in Akshay’s athletic looks as they had even named him as the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2008.
Akshay Kumar thus dons the cover of the People magazine for this month’s edition as he speaks about his fitness mantra and reveals the secret behind his lean and powerful body. ‘Sexiest Man Alive’, ‘Fittest Body’, AK fans can now eagerly wait for the next title that he shall will honored with!
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Additional Police Protection Provided To Amitabh Bachchan

Police cover has been beefed up for Amitabh Bachchan. About two dozen additional policemen have been deployed today outside Bachchan’s homes, Prateeksha and Jalsa.
The additional deployment is a precautionary measure to tackle any law and order issues which may arise in the wake of the release of Prakash Jha’s controversial film, Aarakshan. The film releases tomorrow, August 12. Mr Bachchan stars in the film, along with Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Manoj Bajpai.
Police have also been deployed outside Saif Ali Khan’s home as a precautionary measure.
Earlier today, the Punjab government has also imposed a ban on the release of Aarakshan in the state following apprehensions that some scenes and dialogues may trigger trouble.
The Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government said the ban will remain in force till screening committee constituted by the state  previews the movie and submits its report.
The decision to ban the Amitabh Bachchan-Saif Ali Khan starrer was taken after receiving reports that Aarakhshan. has certain scenes/dialogues which may inflame the passion of some communities in Punjab, an official spokesman said today.
Yesterday, the Mayawati government had banned the film in UP for two months on the grounds that it could create law and order problem in the state.
The decision to ban the film which is due to hit the screens on Friday was taken following a recommendation by a high level official committee set up by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government.
“The main theme of the movie is about commercialization of education followed by several objectionable dialogues against people from backward communities. There is no discussion on reservation in its second half. We have asked the Censor Board to make necessary changes in it,” National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman P L Punia said.
The Punjab government has constituted a seven-member committee consisting of Samir Kumar, IAS, Secretary Home, Raj Kumar Atihai, Chairman Safai Karamchari Board, Punjab and Vijay Danav, Chairman, Scheduled Caste Welfare Board and a member of the Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission. Source
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Katrina & Imran At The Music Launch Of ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’

The title song of MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN left everyone charmed and captivated during the music release event of the film that was held at YRF Studios in Mumbai.
The event went on along the same lines as that of the theme of the movie - fun and endearing.
The music launch event also saw the stars of MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN perform to these two numbers. Imran Khan danced away to the title track while the ‘boldest dulhan’ as Katrina Kaif appears in the movie, performed on Dhunki track.
MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN is the 50th movie to be released under the YRF banner, Sohail Sen as the music director has kept the songs light and well in-sync with the mood of the movie. The songs and lyrics are quirky and meaningful at the same time and are an instant hit with the youth who connect to them immediately.
MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN has a lot to look forward to and with the music release itself being a success, expectations from the movie have only risen further. Source
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No Shahrukh & Kareena At Dubai Eid Concert

It was one of the most anticipated shows of the season, but unfortunately Shah Rukh Khan and gang will not be performing at the Shoppiesta grand finale Eid concert in Dubai on September 4.
The last minute cancellation has come as a huge disappointment for everyone eagerly awaiting performances by SRK, Kareena and Arjun Rampal.
Says Mohammad Morani, who co-ordinates show for SRK, “Khan’s Eid concert was announced without confirmations.”
But the buzz is that the Ra.One gang along with Priyanka Chopra and American rapper 50 Cent were set to light the stage on fire to commemorate the Muslim festival in Dubai, until this last minute development.
Apparently, it was Kareena who first opted out of the show citing date issues.
A source adds, “Kareena is supposed to promote Bodyguard in the last two weeks of August, and it’s going to be impossible for her to travel during that time.”
Her reasons are understandable, considering Salman Khan seems to have allotted just 10 days from his super busy schedule for the promotion of his home production.
Once Kareena was out, both SRK and Rampal opted out as well.
But all hope is not lost for Bollywood buffs in Dubai. Priyanka is still part of the show.
What’s more, former boyfriend Shahid Kapoor will join in the party. Adds the source, “Now it’s Priyanka, Shahid and 50 Cent who will be performing at the concert.”
However, fans of King Khan need not be disappointed, as SRK will definitely make a trip to Dubai for another concert called We Are One as part of his promotions for Ra.One.
Adds Morani, “Dates for the We Are One live in concert are yet to be finalised.” Source
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