Veteran Actor Shammi Kapoor passes away Today

A prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema during late 1950s and 1960s, Shammi Kapoor passed away today at 5.15 am. He was suffering from Renal Chronic failure and was admitted at Breach candy hospital, where he breathed his last. Born on October 21, 1931 in a Punjabi Khatri family, he is an Indian film actor and director.

Veteran actor Shammi was the second of the three sons born to Prithviraj (the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor). Though born in Mumbai, he spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films. It was in Kolkata that he did his Montessory and Kindergarten. After coming back to Mumbai, he first went to St. Joseph's Convent (Wadala) and then, to Don Bosco School. Shammi Kapoor finished his schooling from New Era School, at Hughes Road.

Extremely versatile actor, he debuted in Bollywood in 1953 with the film Jeevan Jyoti, and went on to deliver hits like Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor,China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris,Bramhachari, and Andaz and Vidhaata. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1968 for his performance in Brahmachari and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Vidhaata in 1982.

In the year 1955, Shammi Kapoor met Geeta Bali, during the shooting of the film ‘Rangeen Raaten’. He was the leading actor and she played a cameo. They fell in love, but since she was a year older to him and had acted with his elder brother and father, they were skeptical about their relation. Four months after they first met, they married at Banganga Temples, near Napean Sea Road of Mumbai. Hari Walia as the sole witness. They informed their parents only after their marriage.

Veteran Actor Shammi Kapoor passes away Today

A prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema during late 1950s and 1960s, Shammi Kapoor passed away today at 5.15 am. He was suffering from Renal Chronic failure and was admitted at Breach candy hospital, where he breathed his last. Born on October 21, 1931 in a Punjabi Khatri family, he is an Indian film actor and director.

Veteran actor Shammi was the second of the three sons born to Prithviraj (the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor). Though born in Mumbai, he spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films. It was in Kolkata that he did his Montessory and Kindergarten. After coming back to Mumbai, he first went to St. Joseph's Convent (Wadala) and then, to Don Bosco School. Shammi Kapoor finished his schooling from New Era School, at Hughes Road.

Extremely versatile actor, he debuted in Bollywood in 1953 with the film Jeevan Jyoti, and went on to deliver hits like Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor,China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris,Bramhachari, and Andaz and Vidhaata. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1968 for his performance in Brahmachari and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Vidhaata in 1982.

In the year 1955, Shammi Kapoor met Geeta Bali, during the shooting of the film ‘Rangeen Raaten’. He was the leading actor and she played a cameo. They fell in love, but since she was a year older to him and had acted with his elder brother and father, they were skeptical about their relation. Four months after they first met, they married at Banganga Temples, near Napean Sea Road of Mumbai. Hari Walia as the sole witness. They informed their parents only after their marriage.

Anil Kapoor Wishes Good Luck To Freida Pinto

Actor Anil Kapoor who superbly bonded with the cast of Oscar nominated SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE has nothing but good wishes and expectations from Freida Pinto’s much acclaimed visual effects extravaganza, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.

The actor who won the admiration of his Hollywood team and led the forefront at the film’s Oscar success in Hollywood is reportedly very good friends with Freida Pinto and is keen to see her in the recently released APES reboot, which also stars James Franco.

Says Anil, ‘I’m so happy to see Freida’s career go from strength to strength. She has worked with some of Hollywood’s best directors in roles that were truly challenging. In doing so she has effortlessly and gracefully made her mark in Hollywood. There has been a lot of anticipation from her film RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. I wish her all the very best and look forward to watching the film!’

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, has been welcomed by critics and fans from all over the world, looks like Anil’s good wishes are working!

Anil Kapoor Wishes Good Luck To Freida Pinto

Actor Anil Kapoor who superbly bonded with the cast of Oscar nominated SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE has nothing but good wishes and expectations from Freida Pinto’s much acclaimed visual effects extravaganza, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.

The actor who won the admiration of his Hollywood team and led the forefront at the film’s Oscar success in Hollywood is reportedly very good friends with Freida Pinto and is keen to see her in the recently released APES reboot, which also stars James Franco.

Says Anil, ‘I’m so happy to see Freida’s career go from strength to strength. She has worked with some of Hollywood’s best directors in roles that were truly challenging. In doing so she has effortlessly and gracefully made her mark in Hollywood. There has been a lot of anticipation from her film RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. I wish her all the very best and look forward to watching the film!’

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, has been welcomed by critics and fans from all over the world, looks like Anil’s good wishes are working!

Salman Khan Has Charged A Whopping 28 Crores For ‘Ek Tha Tiger’

Salman’s gold rush at the box-office has resulted in a steep hike in his fee. Now, for his upcoming film with Yash Raj Films titled EK THA TIGER, which will be directed by Kabir Khan of NEWYORK fame, the superstar has been paid Rs 28 crore to be part of the film.

Our highly placed sources have confirmed this figure. According to our sources, “Salman Khan has been paid a whopping Rs. 28 crore to be part of the film. Though the production house has a strict policy of keeping such details under wraps but this figure is the actual fee Salman will command after the super success of his last few films.”

Salman’s gold rush at the box office that started with WANTED and continued through DABANGG and READY seems all set to make a repeat in his forthcoming film BODYGUARD which is already catching big time public attention. If so, it will be Salman’s fourth mega hit in a row.

Salman Khan Has Charged A Whopping 28 Crores For ‘Ek Tha Tiger’

Salman’s gold rush at the box-office has resulted in a steep hike in his fee. Now, for his upcoming film with Yash Raj Films titled EK THA TIGER, which will be directed by Kabir Khan of NEWYORK fame, the superstar has been paid Rs 28 crore to be part of the film.

Our highly placed sources have confirmed this figure. According to our sources, “Salman Khan has been paid a whopping Rs. 28 crore to be part of the film. Though the production house has a strict policy of keeping such details under wraps but this figure is the actual fee Salman will command after the super success of his last few films.”

Salman’s gold rush at the box office that started with WANTED and continued through DABANGG and READY seems all set to make a repeat in his forthcoming film BODYGUARD which is already catching big time public attention. If so, it will be Salman’s fourth mega hit in a row.

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!

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!

Katrina Kaif to do item number in Bodyguard

In Ready, it was Zarine Khan who heated up the screens with her scintillating performance in 'Character Dheela' along with Salman Khan. And now for his next film Bodyguard, Salman's former flame Katrina Kaif will be heating up the scene.

Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the Katrina won't just be doing an ordinary cameo in Bodyguard. Instead, Kaif is all set to sizzle in a grand item number that will play during the opening credits of the film.

It is said that Salman was so impressed with success of 'Sheila Ki Jawaani', that he requested Katrina to be a part of the opening-credits of the film. The item song in question for the opening credits will be composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Ganesh Acharya will choreograph the song.

If that wasn't enough, we also hear that the item number will be on the lines of James Bond's opening credits.

The song shot on July 26.

Katrina Kaif to do item number in Bodyguard

In Ready, it was Zarine Khan who heated up the screens with her scintillating performance in 'Character Dheela' along with Salman Khan. And now for his next film Bodyguard, Salman's former flame Katrina Kaif will be heating up the scene.

Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the Katrina won't just be doing an ordinary cameo in Bodyguard. Instead, Kaif is all set to sizzle in a grand item number that will play during the opening credits of the film.

It is said that Salman was so impressed with success of 'Sheila Ki Jawaani', that he requested Katrina to be a part of the opening-credits of the film. The item song in question for the opening credits will be composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Ganesh Acharya will choreograph the song.

If that wasn't enough, we also hear that the item number will be on the lines of James Bond's opening credits.

The song shot on July 26.

Kangna Ranaut Might Replace Vidya Balan In Ishqiya 2

Arshad Warsi is keen on having his Double Dhamaal co-star Kangana Ranaut in the sequel of Ishqiya and is pushing filmmakers to cast her.

An industry insider informs, “He has recommended her name to director Abhishek Chaubey and producer Vishal Bharadwaj and Ketan Maroo because he strongly feels that she suits the role and is a perfect femme fatale.”

Both the actors worked together for the first time in the recently released Double Dhamaal and bonded big time.

Another source adds, “After rom-com Tanu Weds Manu and comedy Double Dhamaal, Kangana’s versatility as an actress has been established. These films have proved the audiences have accepted her. All these factors make her a strong contender for the role.”

However, a friend of Kangana says it’s not Arshad but the producer and director of the film who have approached her for the sequel.

Kangna Ranaut Might Replace Vidya Balan In Ishqiya 2

Arshad Warsi is keen on having his Double Dhamaal co-star Kangana Ranaut in the sequel of Ishqiya and is pushing filmmakers to cast her.

An industry insider informs, “He has recommended her name to director Abhishek Chaubey and producer Vishal Bharadwaj and Ketan Maroo because he strongly feels that she suits the role and is a perfect femme fatale.”

Both the actors worked together for the first time in the recently released Double Dhamaal and bonded big time.

Another source adds, “After rom-com Tanu Weds Manu and comedy Double Dhamaal, Kangana’s versatility as an actress has been established. These films have proved the audiences have accepted her. All these factors make her a strong contender for the role.”

However, a friend of Kangana says it’s not Arshad but the producer and director of the film who have approached her for the sequel.

Arshad, Vivek & Sanjay In ‘Zilla Ghaziabad’

Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, who are part of two franchises already, MUNNABHAI and DHAMAAL, would now be seen in a dramatic thriller titled ZILLA GHAZIABAD. This is not all as the film would also feature Vivek Oberoi who earlier locked horns with Sanjay in SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA earlier.

Confirms an industry source, “Yes, the film is happening for sure. It deals with politics and mafia as prevalent in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). Though there have been quite a films set in mafia of Mumbai and some have even explored the underbelly of Delhi, not many films have stepped in this part of the country. ZILLA GHAZIABAD would be reflecting the current socio-political situation there.”

While Vivek has already been confirmed for the part, Sanjay is also more or less confirmed though he is yet to sign on the dotted line. While the two have grey shades to them, the interesting fact is that Arshad plays an out-and-out negative role in the film.

“I can’t talk much about the film as it is yet to go on floors. However, what I can say is that though I am playing a baddie for the first time in my career,” says Arshad who made his debut with TERE MERE SAPNE (1996) close to a decade and a half ago, “I won’t say that other two are any white either. No one is absolutely positive and faraq sirf thode kam-zyaada ka hai. Woh kam bure hain, main thoda zyaada hoon.”

Arshad, Vivek & Sanjay In ‘Zilla Ghaziabad’

Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, who are part of two franchises already, MUNNABHAI and DHAMAAL, would now be seen in a dramatic thriller titled ZILLA GHAZIABAD. This is not all as the film would also feature Vivek Oberoi who earlier locked horns with Sanjay in SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA earlier.

Confirms an industry source, “Yes, the film is happening for sure. It deals with politics and mafia as prevalent in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). Though there have been quite a films set in mafia of Mumbai and some have even explored the underbelly of Delhi, not many films have stepped in this part of the country. ZILLA GHAZIABAD would be reflecting the current socio-political situation there.”

While Vivek has already been confirmed for the part, Sanjay is also more or less confirmed though he is yet to sign on the dotted line. While the two have grey shades to them, the interesting fact is that Arshad plays an out-and-out negative role in the film.

“I can’t talk much about the film as it is yet to go on floors. However, what I can say is that though I am playing a baddie for the first time in my career,” says Arshad who made his debut with TERE MERE SAPNE (1996) close to a decade and a half ago, “I won’t say that other two are any white either. No one is absolutely positive and faraq sirf thode kam-zyaada ka hai. Woh kam bure hain, main thoda zyaada hoon.”

The original Munna-Circuit jodi it is!!!

Last week, we reported that Aamir Khan and Sharman joshi would replace Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi as the the new Munna-Circuit jodi. However, the latest we hear is that there is no truth in the story. and were complete rumors.

Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra finally broke the suspense. Talking to a daily, the official representative of Chopra rubbished the rumours saying, “We are not even ready with the script of the next ‘Munna Bhai’ flick and this is a baseless humour. Vidhu Vinod Chopra doesn’t begin the casting for his films until he completes his script. Besides, Aamir Khan is not free for another two years.”

Aamir Khan also revealed that even if he was offer the role of Munna bhai, he would refuse to take it up. He also says that he was unaware of all these rumors. He added that no one in the industry could essay the role of Munna Bhai, better than Sanjay Dutt.

Shig!! This is seriously a great sign of relief for all the Munna-Circuit fans.

The original Munna-Circuit jodi it is!!!

Last week, we reported that Aamir Khan and Sharman joshi would replace Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi as the the new Munna-Circuit jodi. However, the latest we hear is that there is no truth in the story. and were complete rumors.

Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra finally broke the suspense. Talking to a daily, the official representative of Chopra rubbished the rumours saying, “We are not even ready with the script of the next ‘Munna Bhai’ flick and this is a baseless humour. Vidhu Vinod Chopra doesn’t begin the casting for his films until he completes his script. Besides, Aamir Khan is not free for another two years.”

Aamir Khan also revealed that even if he was offer the role of Munna bhai, he would refuse to take it up. He also says that he was unaware of all these rumors. He added that no one in the industry could essay the role of Munna Bhai, better than Sanjay Dutt.

Shig!! This is seriously a great sign of relief for all the Munna-Circuit fans.

Jay Sean wants Anushka Sharma

After featuring Bipasha Basu in his music video for his hit single Stolen, there's buzz that UK based singer Jay Sean is now smitten by Anushka Sharma.

Sean, who is planning a short tour in the city this month, has expressed his desire to work with Sharma. The singer who's close friends with Priyanka Chopra is believed to be impressed with Anushka's looks and work in her last release.

A source says, "He wants to work with her in his next music video. There is a good chance that the two might be working together in the future."

Jay Sean wants Anushka Sharma

After featuring Bipasha Basu in his music video for his hit single Stolen, there's buzz that UK based singer Jay Sean is now smitten by Anushka Sharma.

Sean, who is planning a short tour in the city this month, has expressed his desire to work with Sharma. The singer who's close friends with Priyanka Chopra is believed to be impressed with Anushka's looks and work in her last release.

A source says, "He wants to work with her in his next music video. There is a good chance that the two might be working together in the future."

Priyanka Chopra turns singer

Universal Music Group and Desi Hits have signed a worldwide recording agreement with award-winning Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra.

As part of this global deal, Priyanka will release her debut music album in North America and other International markets.

A trained western Classical singer, Priyanka is currently writing and recording her debut pop album, which will be sung in English.

Troy Carter, CEO of Atom Factory, who also manages Lady Gaga, has signed with Priyanka to manage her music career across the globe.

"It has been a long cherished dream which is finally coming true", said Priyanka Chopra about her music debut. "Music has always been a passion and now I have been given the opportunity to share it with the world. I am privileged to be a part of the Universal Music - Desi Hits! family and to be working with some of the most illustrious names in the music industry. This is a fascinating new experience for me. I've already started working on the album. It's scary, but so very exciting as I begin this exciting new journey", added Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra turns singer

Universal Music Group and Desi Hits have signed a worldwide recording agreement with award-winning Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra.

As part of this global deal, Priyanka will release her debut music album in North America and other International markets.

A trained western Classical singer, Priyanka is currently writing and recording her debut pop album, which will be sung in English.

Troy Carter, CEO of Atom Factory, who also manages Lady Gaga, has signed with Priyanka to manage her music career across the globe.

"It has been a long cherished dream which is finally coming true", said Priyanka Chopra about her music debut. "Music has always been a passion and now I have been given the opportunity to share it with the world. I am privileged to be a part of the Universal Music - Desi Hits! family and to be working with some of the most illustrious names in the music industry. This is a fascinating new experience for me. I've already started working on the album. It's scary, but so very exciting as I begin this exciting new journey", added Priyanka