Sunday, July 31, 2011
Rajendra Prasad back in 4 Avatars
After taking the film world by storm in his colourful Quickgun Murugun avatar, veteran actor Rajendra Prasad is all set to surprise once again.
But this time he is losing his comic side. The 210 film-old actor will be seen in a "medical thriller" titled "Dream", which is touted to be the first of its kind in Tollywood. Prasad plays a retired Army officer who is going through a peculiar phase in his life.
"The movie is a journey into the protagonist's mind," says debutant director Bhavani Shankar whose script impressed Rajendra Prasad so much that he agreed to do the movie almost instantaneously.
The actor is excited about his new avatar. "If all the 200-odd movies I did are on one side, this is on the other side, holding its own," says Rajendra Prasad, adding that he is thrilled about the way he has been styled in the movie.
The actor has four distinct looks in the film. "There were moments of hesitation, especially when it came to the African braid look and the rocker look. But Rajendra Prasad is a director's actor. He believes in giving you the freedom and letting you be. When he understood why each of his four looks was important to bring out different personalities of his character, he agreed to experiment," says Shankar, who first shot to fame when he won a national award in 2009 for "I vote for", a short film. "The only challenge was to keep him from slipping into his comic moods, since all his movies have been comedies," he quips. The director, who plans to take this film to international film festivals, including Cannes, roped in stylists who have worked on Big B to style Rajendra Prasad. And once the Telugu version is out, talks are on to make it in Bollywood too.
Courtesy: TOI
But this time he is losing his comic side. The 210 film-old actor will be seen in a "medical thriller" titled "Dream", which is touted to be the first of its kind in Tollywood. Prasad plays a retired Army officer who is going through a peculiar phase in his life.
"The movie is a journey into the protagonist's mind," says debutant director Bhavani Shankar whose script impressed Rajendra Prasad so much that he agreed to do the movie almost instantaneously.
The actor is excited about his new avatar. "If all the 200-odd movies I did are on one side, this is on the other side, holding its own," says Rajendra Prasad, adding that he is thrilled about the way he has been styled in the movie.
The actor has four distinct looks in the film. "There were moments of hesitation, especially when it came to the African braid look and the rocker look. But Rajendra Prasad is a director's actor. He believes in giving you the freedom and letting you be. When he understood why each of his four looks was important to bring out different personalities of his character, he agreed to experiment," says Shankar, who first shot to fame when he won a national award in 2009 for "I vote for", a short film. "The only challenge was to keep him from slipping into his comic moods, since all his movies have been comedies," he quips. The director, who plans to take this film to international film festivals, including Cannes, roped in stylists who have worked on Big B to style Rajendra Prasad. And once the Telugu version is out, talks are on to make it in Bollywood too.
Courtesy: TOI
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Siddharth should apologize says Dasari
Veteran filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao seems to have made it his mission these days, to cut down to size young stars, who he thinks have become too big for their boots.
The latest on his hit list is actor Siddharth who earned the wrath of just about everyone for his abusive tweet that reads - "3rd grade 'N'ews channels will sell their families to make up an hour of TV. Clarifying their garbage & lies is not worth our time. Ignore!"
According to sources, Dasari decided to step into the ring and take on the actor, following a complaint from the Film Newscasters Association of Electronic Media (FNAEM). The Association alleged that despite lodging a complaint against Siddharth with the Movie Artiste Association (MAA) and Andhra Pradesh Producers Council, no action has been taken so far. Rubbing salt on their wounds was MAA president Murali Mohan who attempted to downplay it by saying that "Siddharth's comment is not against the Telugu media specifically".
Angered by the inaction, P Raghu, president FNAEM says, "We haven't received any reply from the Producers' Council so far, we've only been told that the letter has been forwarded to producer Dil Raju, who is making a film with Siddharth. We haven't even received a verbal assurance from the council and so we approached Dasari Narayana Rao. He assured us that justice will be done."
And Dasari has taken the issue very seriously, we learn. "He immediately called MAA president Murali Mohan and told him that Siddharth should apologize. When Murali Mohan tried to persuade Dasari that Siddharth's comment was not against the Telugu media, Dasari insisted that the actor should apologize as he is a popular actor in Telugu and currently he is doing mostly Telugu films," reveals our source.
It is also learnt that Dasari spoke firmly with Dil Raju. "Dasari told Raju clearly that if Siddharth does not tender an apology he would take the issue very seriously and make it a 'national issue' because if the comment was not intended for the local Telugu media it must have been for the national media!" adds the source
Industry watchers feel that Siddharth should react before his career in Tollywood is jeopardized. Meanwhile, the FNAEM is planning to approach the Human Rights Commission with regard to Siddharth's derogatory comments. The war is only getting hotter. Watch this space for more.
Courtesy: TOI
The latest on his hit list is actor Siddharth who earned the wrath of just about everyone for his abusive tweet that reads - "3rd grade 'N'ews channels will sell their families to make up an hour of TV. Clarifying their garbage & lies is not worth our time. Ignore!"
According to sources, Dasari decided to step into the ring and take on the actor, following a complaint from the Film Newscasters Association of Electronic Media (FNAEM). The Association alleged that despite lodging a complaint against Siddharth with the Movie Artiste Association (MAA) and Andhra Pradesh Producers Council, no action has been taken so far. Rubbing salt on their wounds was MAA president Murali Mohan who attempted to downplay it by saying that "Siddharth's comment is not against the Telugu media specifically".
Angered by the inaction, P Raghu, president FNAEM says, "We haven't received any reply from the Producers' Council so far, we've only been told that the letter has been forwarded to producer Dil Raju, who is making a film with Siddharth. We haven't even received a verbal assurance from the council and so we approached Dasari Narayana Rao. He assured us that justice will be done."
And Dasari has taken the issue very seriously, we learn. "He immediately called MAA president Murali Mohan and told him that Siddharth should apologize. When Murali Mohan tried to persuade Dasari that Siddharth's comment was not against the Telugu media, Dasari insisted that the actor should apologize as he is a popular actor in Telugu and currently he is doing mostly Telugu films," reveals our source.
It is also learnt that Dasari spoke firmly with Dil Raju. "Dasari told Raju clearly that if Siddharth does not tender an apology he would take the issue very seriously and make it a 'national issue' because if the comment was not intended for the local Telugu media it must have been for the national media!" adds the source
Industry watchers feel that Siddharth should react before his career in Tollywood is jeopardized. Meanwhile, the FNAEM is planning to approach the Human Rights Commission with regard to Siddharth's derogatory comments. The war is only getting hotter. Watch this space for more.
Courtesy: TOI
Deepika wants act with Ranbir Kapoor
Dimple Deepika went a lengthy way. She’s behaved with nearly every large banner and large star inside a tiny length of time. Gossip posts were built with a area day about her relationship with actor Ranbir Kapoor and Baron Siddharth Mallya.
Deepika stated that they is keen to utilize former love Ranbir. They separate not long ago and there have been some snide comments.
Exactly what does current boyfriend Siddharth say? Apparently he doesn’t interfere…it’s her very own call. ‘I’m keen to perform a film with Ranbir. And he’s just like keen to utilize me. I understand that like a pair, people loved us together.
But we haven’t got a appropriate script after Bachna Ae Haseeno. We’d like to interact again,’ stated the beautiful actress.
Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor are pairing together once more
Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor may be spotted discussing screen space in Ekta Kapoor’s approaching follow up towards the blockbuster hit ‘Once Upon A Period In Mumbaai’. However the duo won’t be romantically paired opposite one another.
Apparently, Shahi Kapoor emerges the role to experience the 2nd lead within the film.

Akshay Kumar continues to be roped directly into continue Emraan Hasmi’s role within the film that was those of Don Dawood Ibrahim, and Kareena has almost given a jerk to experience Dawood’s love interest ‘Mandakini’ within the film.
Shahid, however, hasn’t confirmed doing the follow up but when he is doing, Kareena and Shahid is going to be seen on the watch’s screen together publish their super hit ‘Jab We Met’.
Shahid, if states yes, will portray ‘Chhota Rajan’s’ story about the big screen. The actor has not done such roles which certainly is really a lucrative offer to stop.
Apparently, Shahi Kapoor emerges the role to experience the 2nd lead within the film.
Akshay Kumar continues to be roped directly into continue Emraan Hasmi’s role within the film that was those of Don Dawood Ibrahim, and Kareena has almost given a jerk to experience Dawood’s love interest ‘Mandakini’ within the film.
Shahid, however, hasn’t confirmed doing the follow up but when he is doing, Kareena and Shahid is going to be seen on the watch’s screen together publish their super hit ‘Jab We Met’.
Shahid, if states yes, will portray ‘Chhota Rajan’s’ story about the big screen. The actor has not done such roles which certainly is really a lucrative offer to stop.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Lisa Kudrow

Kourtney Kardashian

She is the oldest child of Kris Jenner and defense attorney Robert Kardashian, the sister of socialites Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Rob Kardashian.
Lindsay Lohan
Her career was interrupted in 2007 as two driving under the influence (DUI) incidents and three visits to rehabilitation facilities led to the loss of several movie deals. Resuming her career, she guest starred in the TV series Ugly Betty in 2008, starred in the 2009 comedy Labor Pains, and appeared in Robert Rodriguez's Machete in 2010. Lohan launched a second career in pop music in 2004 with the album Speak and followed up with A Little More Personal (Raw) in 2005. She has attracted significant publicity, particularly surrounding her personal life.
Lohan was born on July 2, 1986, in New York City and grew up in Merrick and Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island, New York. She is the eldest child of Donata "Dina" (née Sullivan) and Michael Lohan.Lindsay has three younger siblings, all of whom have been models or actors: Michael Jr. (who appeared with Lindsay in The Parent Trap), Aliana ("Ali"), and Dakota ("Cody"), the youngest Lohan child. Lohan is of Irish and Italian heritage and was raised as a Catholic. Her maternal family were "well known Irish Catholic stalwarts" and her great-grandfather, John L. Sullivan, was a co-founder of the Pro-life Party in Long Island. Lohan attended Cold Spring Harbor High School, where she did well in science and mathematics until grade 11 when she started homeschooling.
Lohan's parents have a turbulent history. They married in 1985, separated when she was three, and later reunited. They separated again in 2005 and finalized their divorce in 2007. Her father, Michael, is a former Wall Street trader and businessman who inherited his father's pasta business and has been in trouble with the law on several occasions,while her mother, Dina, is a former singer and dancer.
Lohan remained in the role for a year, before leaving to star in Disney's 1998 family comedy The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 movie. She played dual roles of estranged twins who try to reunite their long-divorced parents, played by Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. The film earned $92 million worldwide, and critic Kenneth Turan called Lohan "the soul of this film as much as Hayley Mills was of the original", going on to say that "she is more adept than her predecessor at creating two distinct personalities". The film won Lohan a Young Artist Award for best performance in a feature film as well as a three-film contract with Disney.
At the age of 14, Lohan played Bette Midler's daughter in the pilot episode of the short-lived series, Bette, but resigned her role when the production moved from New York to Los Angeles.She also starred in two Disney television movies: Life-Size opposite Tyra Banks in 2000, and Get a Clue in 2002.
Lohan starred as Anna Coleman alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the 2003 family comedy Freaky Friday. At Lohan's own initiative, her character was rewritten and changed from a Goth style to be more relatable. Critic Roger Ebert wrote that Lohan "has that Jodie Foster sort of seriousness and intent focus beneath her teenage persona". Freaky Friday earned Lohan the award for Breakthrough Performance at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards and, as of 2010, it remains her most commercially successful film, earning $160 million worldwide as well as an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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