The dispute is over. Viswanathan Anand is world chess champion without a shadow of a doubt. The Indian overcame a spirited challenge from Vladimir Kramnik of Russia by drawing Game 11 of the 12-game series in Bonn on Wednesday to put at rest questions about his ability to perform against quality opposition in match-play.
A 6.5-4.5 win in the series against Kramnik gave him the world title for the third time, his first in match-play.
When he won the world title in Tehran (2000) and Mexico (2007) in tournaments, he had not got the credit he deserved. On the first occasion, Kasparov was still active, winning in classical chess. In 2007, Kramnik had already become a champion having beaten Kasparov in 2000 and subsequently other contenders as well in match-play.
Even when Kramnik finished behind Anand in the 2007 world championship, Kramnik had challenged Anand to beat him in the 2008 unification match to be acknowledged as the real world champion. "I have lent Anand the title temporarily," he had declared then.
Anand’s retort was over the board and not through words. He planned his assault perfectly, prepared well for the match in Bonn and won in style. He would probably regain his No 1 world ranking soon, though his Bonn victory would not give him more than 12 or 15 points. More significantly, he has added a new dimension to his chess and can claim he is currently the best all-round player at the moment.
"A great job done, my son", exulted the proud father of Vishwanathan Anand who retained the world chess crown defeating Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in Bonn on Wednesday.
Vishwanathan said the family had been tense for the last few days and the result is a great relief. The father said "it was a lone battle Anand had fought. Today, he has the entire nation behind him".
Anand’s achievements so far:
1985: Arjuna Award, Outstanding Indian Sportsman (Chess)
1987: Padma Shri, youngest ever recipient
1991-92: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, first ever recipient
1997: Chess "Oscar" Best Chess Player of 1997
1998: Chess "Oscar" Best Chess Player of 1998
1998: Sportstar Millenium Award, from India’s premier Sports magazine for being the sportperson of the millenium
2000: Padma Bhushan, for being the first Asian to win the World Championship
2003: Chess "Oscar" Best Chess Player of 2003
2004: Chess "Oscar" Best Chess Player of 2004
2007: World Chess Champion (undisputed)
2007: Was awarded the second highest civilian award of India, the Padma Vibhushan.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
NTR and Kalyan Ram on cold war?
According to sources, a cold war is now going on between siblings NTR and Kalyan Ram to secure a ticket for their follower. The bone of contention is the Gannavaram assembly ticket. While Kalyan Ram is keen on securing the ticket to his follower Dasari Balavardhan Rao, NTR is keen to see that the ticket goes to his friend and producer Vamsi Mohan.
Kalyan Ram is conducting a road show in Gannavaram in support to Balavardhan Rao. On learning about this, producer Vamsi Mohan, who is now making a film with NTR directed by VV Vinayak, swung into action immediately. He has now managed to convince NTR to conduct a road show in Gannavaram in the second week of November to drum up support for his candidature.(chitramala)
Kalyan Ram is conducting a road show in Gannavaram in support to Balavardhan Rao. On learning about this, producer Vamsi Mohan, who is now making a film with NTR directed by VV Vinayak, swung into action immediately. He has now managed to convince NTR to conduct a road show in Gannavaram in the second week of November to drum up support for his candidature.(chitramala)
Yuvatha Promo and Trailer
Yuvatha Audio Promo and Movie Trailer.
Puri Jagan speaks about Yuvatha and its director, Parasuram.
This is followed by an awesome trailer of the movie.
Enjoy
Puri Jagan speaks about Yuvatha and its director, Parasuram.
This is followed by an awesome trailer of the movie.
Enjoy
Maheshbabu and Nagarjuna to receive NANDI awards on nov 8th
Andhra Pradesh Government's prestigious 'Nandi Awards' presentation for telugu film industry will take place this year on 8th of November. The venue for this function is the NTR Stadium in Hyderabad. The Nandi Awards will be presented to films, which are selected for the years 2005-2006, in various categories. Mahesh Babu is selected as the Best Actor 2005 for 'Athadu', and hero Akkineni Nagarjuna was selected as the Best Actor 2006 for 'Sri Ramadasu' and will be receiving Nandi Awards on this stage. On this occasion, the recipients of 'NTR National Award', Krishna for 2003, Ilayaraja for 2004 and Kannada actor Ambareesh for 2005, actress Wahida Rehman for 2006 will be presented with the award. So, also the recipients of prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, MS Reddy for 2005 and Dr. D Ramanaidu for 2006 will be felicitated with the awards on the same stage.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Sneha Chosen For The Nandi Award
Popular actress Sneha has been chosen for the prestigious Nandi award a prestigious from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her critically applauded first-rate performance in Radha Gopalam (2005). The film which had Srikanth and Sneha in lead roles was directed by Bapu and music was by Mani Sharma.
The award would be presented to Sneha at a grand function to be held in Hyderabad on the 28th of November.
An elated Sneha thanked the producer and director of the film. She said, "It is a coveted honor. It is an encouragement and motivation for me to get more acclaim in the future".
The award would be presented to Sneha at a grand function to be held in Hyderabad on the 28th of November.
An elated Sneha thanked the producer and director of the film. She said, "It is a coveted honor. It is an encouragement and motivation for me to get more acclaim in the future".
NTR as BRAHMIN in Vinayak movie
The regular shooting of a film in the combination of young tiger NTR and Ileana under the direction of VV Vinayak, presented by Kodali Nani and produced by Vamsi was launched in Hyderabad on October 24. It is already aware that NTR is playing dual roles in the film. One character of NTR is a Brahmin’s role, while the other character will be a mass character. Ileana is pairing up with brahmin role NTR.Ramaprabha is playing the grandmother of NTR, Sayaji Shinde is playing DGP role.One more heroine is to be roped for this flick to cast opposite NTR in his mass character. Kajal aggarwal name is under consideration for second heroine role.Devi sri Prasad is scoring for the flick and the producer is making efforts to release the film by next summer.
Blade babji is getting good collections than KBL
Blade babji is getting better collections than kotha bangaru lokam in B,C centers.In A centers KBL already got a very good response and its collections are damn good.KBL is very class film where as blade babji is a complete mass masala entertainer.
Blade babji has lots of good humourous scenes and story is also good.Though the climax of the film is little bit dragged, overall it is a worth watching film and in B,C centers it is running with good collections.
On the other hand,KBL is getting poor response in B,C centers.The story looks like 10th class and notebook films.Though the first half is good,it has lots of double meaning dialogues and it is sure that watching this film with parents feels lots of discomfort among children.Its second half is boring with loads of sentiment in it.Prakashraj character is the only hightlight of the movie.This is the response getting from B,C centers youth.Some college guys from a B class center said "we have lots of expectation on this film as it is coming from dil raju banner,but it never met our expectations either in first half or second half"
Overall for this diwali KBL ruling A centers where as BladeBabji ruling B,C centers.
Blade babji has lots of good humourous scenes and story is also good.Though the climax of the film is little bit dragged, overall it is a worth watching film and in B,C centers it is running with good collections.
On the other hand,KBL is getting poor response in B,C centers.The story looks like 10th class and notebook films.Though the first half is good,it has lots of double meaning dialogues and it is sure that watching this film with parents feels lots of discomfort among children.Its second half is boring with loads of sentiment in it.Prakashraj character is the only hightlight of the movie.This is the response getting from B,C centers youth.Some college guys from a B class center said "we have lots of expectation on this film as it is coming from dil raju banner,but it never met our expectations either in first half or second half"
Overall for this diwali KBL ruling A centers where as BladeBabji ruling B,C centers.
Chitapatalade Bhamalu Anushka and Mamtha Mohan Das about Chinthakayala Ravi
Chitapatalade Bhamalu
Anushka and Mamtha Mohan Das about Chinthakayala Ravi
Anushka and Mamtha Mohan Das about Chinthakayala Ravi
Deepavali spl chit chat with Kothabangarulokam cast & crew
Deepavali spl chit chat with Kothabangarulokam cast & crew
Bhajji, Sreesanth show off their dancing skills - Video
Bhajji, Sreesanth show off their dancing skills - Video
Kajal Agarwal opposite NTR
Heroine Kajal Agarwal is slowly going up on the steps of success. After acting with small heroes like Sumanth, Navadeep, Siva Balaji and Kalyan Ram she is now acting with big heroes like Ram Charan Tej, Allu Arjun and Ntr.
Kajal Agarwal is right now acting with Ram Charan Tej in a movie which is being directed by SS Rajamouli. This movie is still in shooting stage. She is playing the lead heroine role in this movie.
According to our reporter Bannu, Kajal is selected as the second heroine opposite Ntr in VV Vinayak film. This role will be of the second heroine while the first heroine is Ileana. The rumour is that Ntr is playing dual roles in this movie in which one is a brahmin boy role for whom Ileana is the heroine while the other is a mass boy role for whom Kajal is the heroine.
Kajal who is right now busy shooting for Ram Charan Tej movie is trying to re-shedule her dates to accomodate Ntr film.(cinegola)
Kajal Agarwal is right now acting with Ram Charan Tej in a movie which is being directed by SS Rajamouli. This movie is still in shooting stage. She is playing the lead heroine role in this movie.
According to our reporter Bannu, Kajal is selected as the second heroine opposite Ntr in VV Vinayak film. This role will be of the second heroine while the first heroine is Ileana. The rumour is that Ntr is playing dual roles in this movie in which one is a brahmin boy role for whom Ileana is the heroine while the other is a mass boy role for whom Kajal is the heroine.
Kajal who is right now busy shooting for Ram Charan Tej movie is trying to re-shedule her dates to accomodate Ntr film.(cinegola)
Sting on Chiranjeevi creates ripples in Praja Rajyam
A sting operation showing actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi making some off-the-cuff remarks against politicians in a closed-door meeting set off ripples in his fledgling Praja Rajyam Party on Wednesday.
In a secretly filmed video, whose origin was not known, Chiranjeevi was seen telling a group of young IT professionals that they should be wary of politicians willing to join Praja Rajyam Party.
"The change we want to bring in the system will not be achieved if we open flood gates to politicians. They may be inevitable for the party in some places because of their experience but they don’t bring in freshness," he told the gathering of his followers in his chambers in the highly-guarded party office here.
The nine-minute video was sent by unidentified persons to local TV channels which aired the footage and was also available on the internet.
Soon, the bloggers went cracking, posting a flurry of comments for and against the episode.
It is not clear who is behind the sting operation and what could be the purpose behind it.
The video showed Chiranjeevi in a relaxed mood, exchanging views with a group of his young fans on a wide range of issues including SEZs, political corruption and organisational matters.
Speaking to them informally, he virtually suggested to them to "spy" on the politicians desiring to join the party and wanted politicians to be kept out of the finer details of the new party.
The meeting was said to be aimed at discussing strategies for building the party organisation.
"We need young people like you who are selfless, dedicated and committed to bring in change in the society. You are my inspiration. You should appear to be closely working with politicians but at the same time keep a tab on them," Chiranjeevi, was seen telling the gathering.
Justifying Chiranjeevi’s comments, senior party leader Harirama Jogaiah, himself a veteran politician, said there was nothing wrong in cautioning against politicians who were out to play spoilsport.
Citing the instance of matinee idol and TDP founder president late N T Rama Rao being "ditched" by politicians close to him, Jogaiah, who recently quit Congress to join Praja Rajyam, said there was nothing disparaging about Chiranjeevi’s comments.
In a secretly filmed video, whose origin was not known, Chiranjeevi was seen telling a group of young IT professionals that they should be wary of politicians willing to join Praja Rajyam Party.
"The change we want to bring in the system will not be achieved if we open flood gates to politicians. They may be inevitable for the party in some places because of their experience but they don’t bring in freshness," he told the gathering of his followers in his chambers in the highly-guarded party office here.
The nine-minute video was sent by unidentified persons to local TV channels which aired the footage and was also available on the internet.
Soon, the bloggers went cracking, posting a flurry of comments for and against the episode.
It is not clear who is behind the sting operation and what could be the purpose behind it.
The video showed Chiranjeevi in a relaxed mood, exchanging views with a group of his young fans on a wide range of issues including SEZs, political corruption and organisational matters.
Speaking to them informally, he virtually suggested to them to "spy" on the politicians desiring to join the party and wanted politicians to be kept out of the finer details of the new party.
The meeting was said to be aimed at discussing strategies for building the party organisation.
"We need young people like you who are selfless, dedicated and committed to bring in change in the society. You are my inspiration. You should appear to be closely working with politicians but at the same time keep a tab on them," Chiranjeevi, was seen telling the gathering.
Justifying Chiranjeevi’s comments, senior party leader Harirama Jogaiah, himself a veteran politician, said there was nothing wrong in cautioning against politicians who were out to play spoilsport.
Citing the instance of matinee idol and TDP founder president late N T Rama Rao being "ditched" by politicians close to him, Jogaiah, who recently quit Congress to join Praja Rajyam, said there was nothing disparaging about Chiranjeevi’s comments.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Obama assassination plot thwarted
US authorities have arrested two white supremacists for threatening to kill Democrat Barack Obama during a "killing spree" of more than 100 African-Americans, officials said Monday.
The two men planned to kill some 88 people and decapitate 14 African-Americans, before in a final act assassinating Obama, bidding to be the country’s first black president, the documents revealed.
Daniel Cowart, 20, and Paul Schlesselman, 18, were arrested Wednesday in Tennessee for possession of firearms, threats against a candidate running for president and conspiring to rob a gun store, the Department of Justice said.
The men discussed a "killing spree to include targeting a predominantly African-American school," Brian Weaks, an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives told a Memphis court Monday.
"They further stated that their final act of violence would be to attempt to kill/assassinate presidential candidate Barack Obama," he added, as the two men appeared before the federal court.
The Obama campaign declined to comment on the case.
Cowart, from Bells, Tennessee, and Schlesselman, from Arkansas, met via the Internet a month ago and have "very strong beliefs and views regarding ‘White Power’ and ‘Skinhead’ views," Weaks told the court.
Cowart had bought one rifle and stockpiled two handguns, both stolen from his grandfather. They planned to steal another high-powered rifle from a gun store in Jackson, Tennessee, as well as a series of robberies to finance their bloody actions.
"Schlesselman stated that they planned to drive their vehicles as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows," Weaks said.
"Both individuals stated they would dress in all white tuxedos and wear top hats during the assassination attempt. Both individuals further stated they knew they would and were willing to die during this attempt."
Acting US Attorney for western district of Tennessee, Lawrence Laurenzi, said: "The allegations set forth in this criminal complaint are serious and will be treated as such.
"The public can rest assured that federal, state, and local law enforcement are diligently working together to investigate and prosecute the alleged activity," he added in a statement.
The two men will be brought back to the Memphis federal court on Thursday.
Obama, who has made history by becoming the first black presidential nominee of a major political party, is already under secret service protection having received it much earlier in the campaign than any other presidential candidate.
In late August, the alarm was also raised when it was revealed three men were arrested with a weapons cache in Denver, Colorado where the party convention was being held. US attorneys later said there had been no credible threat against Obama.
The Memphis court was told that just before their arrest Cowart and Schlesselman had bought food, nylon rope and ski masks.
They also shot out the window of a local church in Brownsville, Tennessee, before driving back to Cowart’s grandfather’s home where they chalked racist words and symbols, including a Swastika and the numbers 14 and 88 onto the hood of Cowart’s car.
"It is critical that the alleged plot was interrupted," said James Cavanaugh, special agent in charge at the ATF. "All forces of law enforcement have come together to stop this threat."
The two men planned to kill some 88 people and decapitate 14 African-Americans, before in a final act assassinating Obama, bidding to be the country’s first black president, the documents revealed.
Daniel Cowart, 20, and Paul Schlesselman, 18, were arrested Wednesday in Tennessee for possession of firearms, threats against a candidate running for president and conspiring to rob a gun store, the Department of Justice said.
The men discussed a "killing spree to include targeting a predominantly African-American school," Brian Weaks, an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives told a Memphis court Monday.
"They further stated that their final act of violence would be to attempt to kill/assassinate presidential candidate Barack Obama," he added, as the two men appeared before the federal court.
The Obama campaign declined to comment on the case.
Cowart, from Bells, Tennessee, and Schlesselman, from Arkansas, met via the Internet a month ago and have "very strong beliefs and views regarding ‘White Power’ and ‘Skinhead’ views," Weaks told the court.
Cowart had bought one rifle and stockpiled two handguns, both stolen from his grandfather. They planned to steal another high-powered rifle from a gun store in Jackson, Tennessee, as well as a series of robberies to finance their bloody actions.
"Schlesselman stated that they planned to drive their vehicles as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows," Weaks said.
"Both individuals stated they would dress in all white tuxedos and wear top hats during the assassination attempt. Both individuals further stated they knew they would and were willing to die during this attempt."
Acting US Attorney for western district of Tennessee, Lawrence Laurenzi, said: "The allegations set forth in this criminal complaint are serious and will be treated as such.
"The public can rest assured that federal, state, and local law enforcement are diligently working together to investigate and prosecute the alleged activity," he added in a statement.
The two men will be brought back to the Memphis federal court on Thursday.
Obama, who has made history by becoming the first black presidential nominee of a major political party, is already under secret service protection having received it much earlier in the campaign than any other presidential candidate.
In late August, the alarm was also raised when it was revealed three men were arrested with a weapons cache in Denver, Colorado where the party convention was being held. US attorneys later said there had been no credible threat against Obama.
The Memphis court was told that just before their arrest Cowart and Schlesselman had bought food, nylon rope and ski masks.
They also shot out the window of a local church in Brownsville, Tennessee, before driving back to Cowart’s grandfather’s home where they chalked racist words and symbols, including a Swastika and the numbers 14 and 88 onto the hood of Cowart’s car.
"It is critical that the alleged plot was interrupted," said James Cavanaugh, special agent in charge at the ATF. "All forces of law enforcement have come together to stop this threat."
Tabu’s unfilfilled Sexual desires
Immensely talented Tabu will be seen in Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s upcoming film. The film is set in the backdrop of the reign of Emperor Ashoka.
The film resolves around the relationship between Emperor Ahoka and his son, Kinal. Tabu’s new avtar is a bit controversial in the film, as she plays a sexually deprived woman, thereby allowing a good deal of sexual connotation. She is cast opposite of Amitabh Bachchan and will be seen as sexually linked with Kunal, played by Arjun Rampal.
As in the Director’s word, ‘She’s unable to achieve sexual fulfillment. Desire when uncontrolled, plays havoc with the mind. That’s Tabu’s story’ in the film. He also quotes that her character suffers from ‘ kama tanha’ or ‘sexual isolation’.
The sexual yearning of Tabu’s character is contrasted with another character of the film, the character of Kanchanmala, Kunal’s wife, to be portrayed by Amrita Rao. According to Dwivedi, if Tabu’s character implies ‘thirst’, Amrita’s character implies ‘purity’. There seems to be quite a good opportunity to set a dramatic confrontation between these two leading ladies in the film.
The film resolves around the relationship between Emperor Ahoka and his son, Kinal. Tabu’s new avtar is a bit controversial in the film, as she plays a sexually deprived woman, thereby allowing a good deal of sexual connotation. She is cast opposite of Amitabh Bachchan and will be seen as sexually linked with Kunal, played by Arjun Rampal.
As in the Director’s word, ‘She’s unable to achieve sexual fulfillment. Desire when uncontrolled, plays havoc with the mind. That’s Tabu’s story’ in the film. He also quotes that her character suffers from ‘ kama tanha’ or ‘sexual isolation’.
The sexual yearning of Tabu’s character is contrasted with another character of the film, the character of Kanchanmala, Kunal’s wife, to be portrayed by Amrita Rao. According to Dwivedi, if Tabu’s character implies ‘thirst’, Amrita’s character implies ‘purity’. There seems to be quite a good opportunity to set a dramatic confrontation between these two leading ladies in the film.
Sunil to take up direction
Sunil came to Hyderabad with a view to get a chance in any department in the film industry. Incidentally, he became a comedian and earned a star image. Not only as a comedian, he turned a hero too and his film ‘Andala Ramudu’ was a big hit those days. However, he continued to remain a comedian, but did not attempt to do any role that comes in his way. Again he is playing a hero in the direction of SS Rajamouli now. Though many other established heroes are vying for a chance to work under Rajamouli, Sunil bagged the opportunity.
Meanwhile, a gossip is doing rounds that Sunil is going to take up direction. Moreover, it seems the film is going to be produced by Trivikram Srinivas. Rumours say that the film is likely to start rolling in summer next year. If this gossip is true, Sunil would create a record of working with four directors in one year as hero. As per information, Sunil is going to play hero under Rajamouli’s direction, with Mullapudi Vara providing the story. Chandrasekhar Yeleti penning the screenplay. Besides, he is going to direct the film with Trivikram Srinivas.
Meanwhile, a gossip is doing rounds that Sunil is going to take up direction. Moreover, it seems the film is going to be produced by Trivikram Srinivas. Rumours say that the film is likely to start rolling in summer next year. If this gossip is true, Sunil would create a record of working with four directors in one year as hero. As per information, Sunil is going to play hero under Rajamouli’s direction, with Mullapudi Vara providing the story. Chandrasekhar Yeleti penning the screenplay. Besides, he is going to direct the film with Trivikram Srinivas.
Udaya Bhanu, Suma rule the roost
Udaya Bhanu and Suma continue to reign as best anchors of Telugu television, the list of awards announced by A.P. Cinegoers’ Association say.
The association which presents annual awards has zeroed on Suma as the best anchor for the year 2006 and Suma for the year 2007.
An exhaustive award list to honour almost 30 individuals and initiatives has been released by the association which include Suresh (Maa Inti Mahalakshmi) and Monica (Radha Madhu) as the best actor and actress for 2006 while for next year, the honours goes to Nanda Kishore (Chi.Lo.Sow.Sravanthi) and Jayalalitha (Ammamma.com).
For a change, the awards for best showing in villainy and comedy go to actress in the list.
While Preeti Nigam is best villain for her performance in ‘Chandramukhi’, the best comedian award is to be presented to Ragini for ‘Radha Madhu’.
Their outstanding contribution to the television has the seniors, Ranganath and Devdas Kankala being chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Awards for these two years.
And S.P.Balasubramanyam is adjudged best playback singer for ‘Sri Bhagavatham’ on ETV for 2007 while the earlier year’s award goes to Nitya Santoshini for ‘Nagastram’, also on ETV.
The award presentations for talent covering music to post-production to dubbing and camera work, is scheduled to be held at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan on November 15, association general secretary B.Kishan says.
They perhaps never imagined of getting so busy with work. But Anchors these days are truly the busiest lot. They hop from one studio to another and from one channel to another and recent addition of new channels has landed the successful ones with more than what they can actually get anchored to.
From cookery to beauty to game shows, one finds these bubbly hosts dishing out a wide and varied fare.
Such is the frenetic pace of content generation that one anchor says she is working almost 28 to 29 days a month!
Surely a major change from a situation where anchors used to wait for days and weeks for a shoot. (Hindu)
The association which presents annual awards has zeroed on Suma as the best anchor for the year 2006 and Suma for the year 2007.
An exhaustive award list to honour almost 30 individuals and initiatives has been released by the association which include Suresh (Maa Inti Mahalakshmi) and Monica (Radha Madhu) as the best actor and actress for 2006 while for next year, the honours goes to Nanda Kishore (Chi.Lo.Sow.Sravanthi) and Jayalalitha (Ammamma.com).
For a change, the awards for best showing in villainy and comedy go to actress in the list.
While Preeti Nigam is best villain for her performance in ‘Chandramukhi’, the best comedian award is to be presented to Ragini for ‘Radha Madhu’.
Their outstanding contribution to the television has the seniors, Ranganath and Devdas Kankala being chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Awards for these two years.
And S.P.Balasubramanyam is adjudged best playback singer for ‘Sri Bhagavatham’ on ETV for 2007 while the earlier year’s award goes to Nitya Santoshini for ‘Nagastram’, also on ETV.
The award presentations for talent covering music to post-production to dubbing and camera work, is scheduled to be held at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan on November 15, association general secretary B.Kishan says.
They perhaps never imagined of getting so busy with work. But Anchors these days are truly the busiest lot. They hop from one studio to another and from one channel to another and recent addition of new channels has landed the successful ones with more than what they can actually get anchored to.
From cookery to beauty to game shows, one finds these bubbly hosts dishing out a wide and varied fare.
Such is the frenetic pace of content generation that one anchor says she is working almost 28 to 29 days a month!
Surely a major change from a situation where anchors used to wait for days and weeks for a shoot. (Hindu)
Minister: Diwakar Reddy took bribe
In what could turn out to be a major political embarrassment for the Congress Government, two senior Ministers – G. Surya Rao (Small Scale Industries) and J.C. Diwakar Reddy (Panchayat Raj) – publicly traded charges of corruption.
The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, on Sunday took a serious note of the rivalry between two of his Cabinet ministers, Mr J.C. Diwakar Reddy, and Mr G. Surya Rao. The Chief Minister asked veteran ministers, Mr K. Rosaiah, K. Ranga Rao and Geetha Reddy to go into the details of the controversy and submit a report to him as early as possible.
Mr. Surya Rao alleged at the Zilla Parishad meeting that his fellow Minister took bribes to the tune of Rs. 7 crore in sand mining contracts and forced the officials to purchase a car exclusively for his use whenever he visits the district. “Ever since his appointment as the Minister in-charge, Mr. Diwakar Reddy’s behaviour had lowered the party’s prestige in the district,” he said.
Mr Surya Rao told mediapersons that the minister bought a new car worth Rs 12 lakh with the money given by some traders of East Godavari district.
According to sources the differences between the two ministers intensified a few months ago when a woman mandal parishad development officer of Upplaguptam was transferred against the wishes of Mr Surya Rao. Mr Rao’s supporters also wanted to protest against the transfer when Diwakar Reddy last visited Kakinada.
Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao who felt that the issue was sure to dent the party’s image and prospects wanted the Chief Minister to take immediate damage control measures.
Minister Pilli Subash Chandra Bose, who also belongs to East Godavari, demanded that Mr. Surya Rao withdraw his remarks as they tantamounted to character assassination of Mr. Diwakar Reddy. He opined that the matter could be inquired, if necessary, but it was not fair on the part of Mr. Surya Rao to castigate Mr. Diwakar Reddy in such a brazen manner.
ZP Chairman Ch. Venugopala Krishna felt that the comments without verifying facts would damage the party’s reputation when it was gearing up to face elections. (Hindu)
The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, on Sunday took a serious note of the rivalry between two of his Cabinet ministers, Mr J.C. Diwakar Reddy, and Mr G. Surya Rao. The Chief Minister asked veteran ministers, Mr K. Rosaiah, K. Ranga Rao and Geetha Reddy to go into the details of the controversy and submit a report to him as early as possible.
Mr. Surya Rao alleged at the Zilla Parishad meeting that his fellow Minister took bribes to the tune of Rs. 7 crore in sand mining contracts and forced the officials to purchase a car exclusively for his use whenever he visits the district. “Ever since his appointment as the Minister in-charge, Mr. Diwakar Reddy’s behaviour had lowered the party’s prestige in the district,” he said.
Mr Surya Rao told mediapersons that the minister bought a new car worth Rs 12 lakh with the money given by some traders of East Godavari district.
According to sources the differences between the two ministers intensified a few months ago when a woman mandal parishad development officer of Upplaguptam was transferred against the wishes of Mr Surya Rao. Mr Rao’s supporters also wanted to protest against the transfer when Diwakar Reddy last visited Kakinada.
Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao who felt that the issue was sure to dent the party’s image and prospects wanted the Chief Minister to take immediate damage control measures.
Minister Pilli Subash Chandra Bose, who also belongs to East Godavari, demanded that Mr. Surya Rao withdraw his remarks as they tantamounted to character assassination of Mr. Diwakar Reddy. He opined that the matter could be inquired, if necessary, but it was not fair on the part of Mr. Surya Rao to castigate Mr. Diwakar Reddy in such a brazen manner.
ZP Chairman Ch. Venugopala Krishna felt that the comments without verifying facts would damage the party’s reputation when it was gearing up to face elections. (Hindu)
How intimate are Meher Ramesh and Hansika?
All those who watched ‘Desamuduru’ just could not ignore the 16-year-old beauty which was like a cute doll. No one can just forget the bubbly face of the heroine Hansika Motwani. However, there was a comment in the film industry that this cute girl embarrasses the film-makers while adjusting her dates at times. However, ‘Kantri’ director ‘trapped’ her perfectly.
In fact, it was Meher Ramesh, who succeeded in recommending her to ‘Desamuduru’ and introduced her to the Telugu film industry. Later, he convinced her to play heroine in ‘Kantri’, the debutant film for Meher Ramesh as director. Again, the same director got the dates of Hansika for his next movie with Prabhas as hero, the remake of successful Tamil film ‘Billa’. Though Hansika is known for troubling the producers in adjusting dates, how Meher Ramesh is able to gain an upper hand has become a million dollar question. Some people in the industry started investigation into the intimacy between the heroine and the director. (nonstopcinema)
In fact, it was Meher Ramesh, who succeeded in recommending her to ‘Desamuduru’ and introduced her to the Telugu film industry. Later, he convinced her to play heroine in ‘Kantri’, the debutant film for Meher Ramesh as director. Again, the same director got the dates of Hansika for his next movie with Prabhas as hero, the remake of successful Tamil film ‘Billa’. Though Hansika is known for troubling the producers in adjusting dates, how Meher Ramesh is able to gain an upper hand has become a million dollar question. Some people in the industry started investigation into the intimacy between the heroine and the director. (nonstopcinema)
Is NTR’s mom holding him back?
t turns out that Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu’s political problems are embedded deeper within the NTR clan. Shalini, the mother of Junior NTR, is believed to be putting her foot down at the political forays of her son and has made it clear that he has to focus on his Tollywood career rather than politics at this juncture.
According to highly placed sources, it is Shalini who has prevailed upon 25-year-old Junior NTR against campaigning for Naidu. While TDP sources maintain that it is purely a motherly concern about the future of his son, insiders say that the reality is much more than that. “Shalini had been ostracised by the NTR family. In fact, it was Ch Ramoji Rao who gave a break to Junior NTR, not the family. The family started wooing him only after he made his mark in Tollywood, all on his own,” said one insider. Junior NTR is still a bachelor.
Ramoji Rao did launch Junior NTR, but the film ‘Ninnu Choodalani’ did not make any impact. It was the second film, ‘Student No. 1,’ that launched Junior NTR’s film career, and very shortly, hits like ‘Aadi’ and ‘Simhadri’ ensured that the ‘unaccepted’ grandson of NTR, and his closest look-alike, has arrived.
TDP insiders say Shalini had not forgiven the NTR clan on the one hand, and Naidu on the other, for the initial treatment meted out to her and son. While Junior NTR was virtually ignored by the NTR clan despite being the son of Harikrishna, she was not accepted in the Nandamuri clan because she was the second wife of Harikrishna.
Thus while the NTR clan is posing problems for Naidu by projecting Balakrishna as their leader rather than the TDP president, Shalini’s prevailing on Junior NTR to concentrate on his career rather than lend a helping hand to Naidu can act as a big blow to Naidu’s comeback dream. “With so many problems within, Naidu is relying on Balakrishna to sort things out but it is doubtful whether Junior NTR would listen to him as the latter considers his mother as the only person who stood by him through the thick and thin,” one insider remarked.
According to sources, Naidu has urged Balakrishna to prevail upon the clan to project a united picture at least at the ‘Yuvagarjana’ rally in Guntur on November 5. “Junior NTR’s absence would be a big blow for Naidu as the actor has a seizable following in the coastal region, the battleground where Chiranjeevi is threatening Naidu’s domain. Rather than Balakrishna, if Naidu wants Junior NTR at the Guntur rally, he should approach Shalini. But is he willing to do it is the question,” said a TDP leader. (TNN)
According to highly placed sources, it is Shalini who has prevailed upon 25-year-old Junior NTR against campaigning for Naidu. While TDP sources maintain that it is purely a motherly concern about the future of his son, insiders say that the reality is much more than that. “Shalini had been ostracised by the NTR family. In fact, it was Ch Ramoji Rao who gave a break to Junior NTR, not the family. The family started wooing him only after he made his mark in Tollywood, all on his own,” said one insider. Junior NTR is still a bachelor.
Ramoji Rao did launch Junior NTR, but the film ‘Ninnu Choodalani’ did not make any impact. It was the second film, ‘Student No. 1,’ that launched Junior NTR’s film career, and very shortly, hits like ‘Aadi’ and ‘Simhadri’ ensured that the ‘unaccepted’ grandson of NTR, and his closest look-alike, has arrived.
TDP insiders say Shalini had not forgiven the NTR clan on the one hand, and Naidu on the other, for the initial treatment meted out to her and son. While Junior NTR was virtually ignored by the NTR clan despite being the son of Harikrishna, she was not accepted in the Nandamuri clan because she was the second wife of Harikrishna.
Thus while the NTR clan is posing problems for Naidu by projecting Balakrishna as their leader rather than the TDP president, Shalini’s prevailing on Junior NTR to concentrate on his career rather than lend a helping hand to Naidu can act as a big blow to Naidu’s comeback dream. “With so many problems within, Naidu is relying on Balakrishna to sort things out but it is doubtful whether Junior NTR would listen to him as the latter considers his mother as the only person who stood by him through the thick and thin,” one insider remarked.
According to sources, Naidu has urged Balakrishna to prevail upon the clan to project a united picture at least at the ‘Yuvagarjana’ rally in Guntur on November 5. “Junior NTR’s absence would be a big blow for Naidu as the actor has a seizable following in the coastal region, the battleground where Chiranjeevi is threatening Naidu’s domain. Rather than Balakrishna, if Naidu wants Junior NTR at the Guntur rally, he should approach Shalini. But is he willing to do it is the question,” said a TDP leader. (TNN)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
NTR Vinayak movie Updates
NTR & VV Vinayak film shoot has started and currently Vinayak is filming child episodes in the film . Then he will be picturising a couple of scenes on NTR in a slum area at Hyderabad.The shoot will be continued till next month 12th.Hero introduction fight will be shot in a big set.Then a song will be filmed on NTR and Ileana in a huge set erected at RFC.This is third film in the combination of VV Vinayak and NTR after Aadi and Samba.According to sources,NTR is playing a double role in the film.A Beautiful bollywood heroine will be playing second lead in the film.
Ruthika’s new strategy
The Taraka mantram that Bhuwaneshwari realized some years ago is now in Ruthika’s hands. The Mantra is that Sex and comedy sell well. People will pay to watch either and if they come in a package who would say no? Bhuwaneshwari sells comedy and a lot of cleavage.
Films like ’Donga Ramudu and Party’ have her touch. Now Ruthika after all those desperate housewife roles has gone ballistic. In the latest offering Blade Babji she combines a little navel and cleavage exposure with some comedy. She seems to be doing well based on the audience response.
Ruthika’s role in Blade Babji is in some ways very similar to the one played by Bhuvaneshwari in ’Donga Ramudu and Party’. Ruthika also seems to be committed to enthrall audiences in time to come with her new found mantra. (andhracafe)
Films like ’Donga Ramudu and Party’ have her touch. Now Ruthika after all those desperate housewife roles has gone ballistic. In the latest offering Blade Babji she combines a little navel and cleavage exposure with some comedy. She seems to be doing well based on the audience response.
Ruthika’s role in Blade Babji is in some ways very similar to the one played by Bhuvaneshwari in ’Donga Ramudu and Party’. Ruthika also seems to be committed to enthrall audiences in time to come with her new found mantra. (andhracafe)
Surya s/o krishnan releasing on nov 14th
Surya s/o krishnan is releasing in telugu on 14th november.The film casts Surya and sameera reddy in main lead.After dasavatharam, oscar films producing this film.Surya six pack body,scenes picturised in russia,afganistan, harris jairaj music are the main attractions of the film.After seeing the promos of the film the expectations on the film has raised.People now expecting another ghajini from surya.Surya speaking to media said that this film will become one of the best films he has ever made.Already tunes from harris jairaj is topping all the chartbusters.Lets hope movie also brings smiles to Surya and sameera reddy.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Colors swati is in love?
Color’s Swathi started her career through the Maa TV and slowly entered into tollywood.With her latest film “Ashta Chamma” declared to be a success at the box office. She is now getting good offers both in tollywood and kollywood.
Swathi’s latest “Subramanyapuram” completed its century run in kollywood recently with big profits. Swathi’s marriage was to be held on August 27th, but was canceled due to various unknown reasons. According to film nagar rumors Swathi was in love with her co-star and so the marriage was canceled on her consent. Actor Jai, who emerged as a hero in Tamil recently is said to be in love with Swathi and it was he who proposed Swathi on the sets on Subramanyapuram. Swathi after considering the love proposal accepted it.These are the rumours going around now in filmnagar circles.
Swathi’s latest “Subramanyapuram” completed its century run in kollywood recently with big profits. Swathi’s marriage was to be held on August 27th, but was canceled due to various unknown reasons. According to film nagar rumors Swathi was in love with her co-star and so the marriage was canceled on her consent. Actor Jai, who emerged as a hero in Tamil recently is said to be in love with Swathi and it was he who proposed Swathi on the sets on Subramanyapuram. Swathi after considering the love proposal accepted it.These are the rumours going around now in filmnagar circles.
How old is Mallika ?
There have been discprencies about Mallika’s age for a while now.
Not very long ago, a news channel reported about how Mallika’s been lying about her age. They aired details about how she was 23 when she was working as an air hostess in 1994. They splashed proof too!
So how come she is turning 27 and not 37 in 2008 after 14 long years? Some websites have reported that Mallika’s celebrating her 27TH birthday on October 24!
There were even talks about the dame being married for a while and how she still claimed to be a virgin, making her the first married virgin on earth!
We know that she has achieved quite a lot in life with her very own bold style and has given good performances in movies like ‘Murder’ and ‘Pyar Ke side effects’.
Well, she’s also well maintained for a middle aged woman and has a great body and all that, but does it give her the right to lie about her age?
Well, it must have a lot to do with the film industry being age conscious. Mallika is kind of doing what the likes of Bipasha, Vidya and Sherlyn etc are doing!
So it will be better if she stops the talks about being different and all that! -(SAMPURN)
Not very long ago, a news channel reported about how Mallika’s been lying about her age. They aired details about how she was 23 when she was working as an air hostess in 1994. They splashed proof too!
So how come she is turning 27 and not 37 in 2008 after 14 long years? Some websites have reported that Mallika’s celebrating her 27TH birthday on October 24!
There were even talks about the dame being married for a while and how she still claimed to be a virgin, making her the first married virgin on earth!
We know that she has achieved quite a lot in life with her very own bold style and has given good performances in movies like ‘Murder’ and ‘Pyar Ke side effects’.
Well, she’s also well maintained for a middle aged woman and has a great body and all that, but does it give her the right to lie about her age?
Well, it must have a lot to do with the film industry being age conscious. Mallika is kind of doing what the likes of Bipasha, Vidya and Sherlyn etc are doing!
So it will be better if she stops the talks about being different and all that! -(SAMPURN)
Jennifer Hudson’s Mother, Brother Found Dead
The mother and brother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were reportedly found dead in Chicago around 3PM Friday. The two adults were found fatally shot — Darnell, 57, and older brother Jason. The bodies were discovered by a cousin who lived nearby. Jennifer is currently en route to Chicago.
Hudson, 27, became famous after appearing on American Idol in 2004. She later went on to pick up an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls.
Hudson, 27, recently got engaged to boyfriend David Otunga. The actress stars in the current film, The Secret Life of Bees.
Update: Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859. (TMZ)
Hudson, 27, became famous after appearing on American Idol in 2004. She later went on to pick up an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls.
Hudson, 27, recently got engaged to boyfriend David Otunga. The actress stars in the current film, The Secret Life of Bees.
Update: Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859. (TMZ)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Puli to Komuram Puli
Power Star Pawan Kalyan latest movie Puli has changed its name from Puli to Komuram Puli. This name change was informed by Pawan himself in an interview to a daily news paper, though the reason for this change in the name was not answered by Pawan Kalyan. It should be known only to him and the director SJ Surya.SJ Surya who earlier directed Pawan Kalyan in Kushi is directing this film. 30% shooting of Puli is complete and the remaing part is being shot at a very brisk phase. London based Indian model Nikesha Patel is playing the lead heroine role in this movie. Pawan Kalyan plays the role of a sinciere and strict Police Officer role in Puli aka Komuram Puli. Theres a dual role by Pawan Kalyan in this movie.
Did Kareena turn down role opposite Johnny Depp ?
Our Kareena Kapoor is supposed to have declined a role in Gurinder Chadda’s next film which might have cast her opposite Hollywood’s No 1 star, Johnny Depp.
The Bride and Prejudice NRI filmmaker reportedly offered Kareena a role in the film which promises to be a lavish, international production. Gurinder is also in talks with Depp for this film. But, tut-tut, Kareena said no. She’s got no dates. And, she’s unimpressed by Hollywood offers she got so far.
She’d rather do meaningful and bigger roles in Bollywood, like the ones she's doing right now — 3 Idiots with Aamir Khan, Kambaqt Ishq with Akshay Kumar, and Main Aur Mrs Khanna with Salman Khan. We salute the talented actress and the smart lady. Why be a slave in Hollywood when she’s the czarina of Bollywood!
The Bride and Prejudice NRI filmmaker reportedly offered Kareena a role in the film which promises to be a lavish, international production. Gurinder is also in talks with Depp for this film. But, tut-tut, Kareena said no. She’s got no dates. And, she’s unimpressed by Hollywood offers she got so far.
She’d rather do meaningful and bigger roles in Bollywood, like the ones she's doing right now — 3 Idiots with Aamir Khan, Kambaqt Ishq with Akshay Kumar, and Main Aur Mrs Khanna with Salman Khan. We salute the talented actress and the smart lady. Why be a slave in Hollywood when she’s the czarina of Bollywood!
Yuvraj in ugly spat with Orissa ex-minister’s son
: In an incident that certainly won’t enhance his off-field reputation, Yuvraj Singh was involved in an ugly spat with Sandeep Ray, son of former Union minister Dilip Ray, at a hotel owned by the politician here late Tuesday evening.
Yuvraj, who is in the Orissa capital to take part in the three-team Challenger Series, was reportedly playing pool with other players around 10.30pm when the incident took place. Hotel sources said Sandeep, who was sitting in the vicinity with his wife, took strong exception to certain indecent remarks allegedly made by the 26-year-old cricketer.
Following Yuvi’s remarks - which hotel sources said did not behove an international player of his stature - Sandeep is believed to have brushed against the cricketer, leading to an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation. Both men were heard hurling abuses at each other in Hindi and English.
Tempers cooled after about 15 minutes following the intervention of senior hotel staff. Both men then shook hands, sources said. In December 2006, Yuvraj had reportedly got into a brawl with a guest at a party thrown to celebrate the star batsman’s birthday in Gurgaon.
The left-handed batsman, who is captain of India Blue team in the Challenger Series being played in Cuttack from October 23 to 26, had arrived in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. All cricketers playing the tournament, including a number of Internationals and India hopefuls, are lodged at the plush Mayfair Lagoon owned by businessman and Congress leader Ray.
Yuvraj, busy playing the India Blue versus India Red match on Thursday, could not be accessed for comments despite repeated attempts. Sandeep admitted he was involved in "a minor problem" with the cricketer. "We didn’t know each other. There was a misunderstanding. But we have sorted it out," he told TOI.
The hotel management, wary of the issue snowballing into a controversy ahead of the November 26 One-day International between India and England at Cuttack, preferred not to comment. "We have no official version on this," a hotel spokesperson said. (TNN)
Yuvraj, who is in the Orissa capital to take part in the three-team Challenger Series, was reportedly playing pool with other players around 10.30pm when the incident took place. Hotel sources said Sandeep, who was sitting in the vicinity with his wife, took strong exception to certain indecent remarks allegedly made by the 26-year-old cricketer.
Following Yuvi’s remarks - which hotel sources said did not behove an international player of his stature - Sandeep is believed to have brushed against the cricketer, leading to an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation. Both men were heard hurling abuses at each other in Hindi and English.
Tempers cooled after about 15 minutes following the intervention of senior hotel staff. Both men then shook hands, sources said. In December 2006, Yuvraj had reportedly got into a brawl with a guest at a party thrown to celebrate the star batsman’s birthday in Gurgaon.
The left-handed batsman, who is captain of India Blue team in the Challenger Series being played in Cuttack from October 23 to 26, had arrived in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. All cricketers playing the tournament, including a number of Internationals and India hopefuls, are lodged at the plush Mayfair Lagoon owned by businessman and Congress leader Ray.
Yuvraj, busy playing the India Blue versus India Red match on Thursday, could not be accessed for comments despite repeated attempts. Sandeep admitted he was involved in "a minor problem" with the cricketer. "We didn’t know each other. There was a misunderstanding. But we have sorted it out," he told TOI.
The hotel management, wary of the issue snowballing into a controversy ahead of the November 26 One-day International between India and England at Cuttack, preferred not to comment. "We have no official version on this," a hotel spokesperson said. (TNN)
Gilchrist slams Sachin, calls him a ‘bad sport’
MELBOURNE, Oct 24: Former Australian wicketkeeper/batsman Adam Gilchrist has slammed international cricket’s highest run-getter Sachin Tendulkar of not being gracious in defeat in his autobiography True Colours.
Gilchrist says that Tendulkar shirks from a handshake if he ends on the losing side. Describing the dramatic final moments on the final day of the Sydney Test, which India lost narrowly, Gilchrist says: "We went into the Indian changing room and shook hands. Not all their players could be found, which points to another subtle cultural difference. In the Australian mentality, we play it hard and are then quick to shake hands and leave it all on the field. Some of our opponents don’t do it that way. Sachin Tendulkar, for instance, can be hard to find for a changing room handshake after we have beaten India. Harbhajan can also be hard to find."
Gilchrist’s views make it clear that he isn’t a fan of Tendulkar, who has been a hugely admired figure in Australia ever since he first played in the country as a teenager in 1991-92.
Gilchrist not only accuses Tendulkar of being a bad sport, but also goes on to criticise his role in the ’monkeygate’ scandal involving Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds earlier this year in Australia.
He blames Tendulkar for not sticking by his story about the episode. At the first hearing Tendulkar claimed he hadn’t heard what Harbhajan had said and during the second he supported his teammate’s version that he had used a Hindi swear word that sounded similar to monkey.
"Tendulkar, who’d said at the first hearing that he hadn’t been able to hear what Harbhajan had said - and he was a fair way away, up the other end, so I’m certain he was telling the truth - now supported Harbhajan’s version that he hadn’t called Symo a ’monkey’ but instead a Hindi term of abuse that might sound like ’monkey’ to Australian ears," Gilchrist writes.
His charges against Tendulkar are likely to fuel the already acrimonious relations between the two cricketing superpowers. Australia are currently in India playing a four-match Test series an have lost the second Test at Mohali by India 320 runs to trail 0-1 in the series.
A major portion True Colours, an extract of which appears in Friday’s Good Weekend, revolves around India’s 2007-08 tour to Australia which saw one of the most acrimonious on and off the field exchanges between the players of the two teams.
While Harbhajan and Symonds were involved in the monkeygate controversy, the Test match at Sydney which Australia won was marred by charges of gamesmanship and poor umpiring.
The tour was almost on the verge of being called off before better sense prevailed.
He also accuses the Board of Control for Cricket in India of "playing politics" on monkeygate and blames Cricket Australia and the ICC of "caving in" when original charge of racism against Harbhajan was downgraded and his suspension lifted.
Gilchrist’s comments have not been welcomed by the experts in the cricketing world. Former chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar slammed Gilchrist for his comments against Tendulkar and believes that it is just another way of building curiosity ahead of the release of his book. He said, "Gilly’s comment is a marketing strategy to sell his autobiography."
Meanwhile, India’s media manager during the Australian tour — MV Sridhar, who was present at both the hearings of the name calling incident said that Gilly’s comments are uncalled for. He added, "Why do you have to mention words in the middle of the series. This comment is highly uncalled for and I think this is quiet sad that such comments are being made."
Australian Journalist Jon Pierik is of the opinion that Gilly’s comment about Tendulkar might inflame tensions between the two sides. He said, "Sachin is regarded as a great man in the cricketing world and since Gilly does not play anymore, not much of an action will be taken. The issue may not be as explosive as its made to be."
Infact one of the witness of the name calling row, Matthew Hayden has said that everyone involved in that incident has moved on and has gone onto praise Harbhajan Singh saying that the off-spinner is a true star in terms of spirit of the game. He said, "I admire Harbhajan Singh and the way he has played in this series. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch him play and has been a great challenge for the batsmen. Everyone has however, moved on from the last summer." (inputs from IBNLive)
Another comedian daring to be a hero
Tollywood comedians are daring their way, entering into the big competition as heroes. It is known that Ali, Venu Madhav, Suneel, Krishna Bhagavan, and Brahmanandam have tried their hands in this transition. Latest in the que is ’Satyam’ Rajesh, who was introduced as a comedian with ’Satyam’ that starred Sumanth as hero.
The new film casting ’Satyam’ Rajesh as hero will be produced by an industrialist from Vizag. A young director is said to be introduced with this film.
Earlier this year Ali in ’Somberi’, Venu Madhav in ’Hungama’ & ’Premabishekam’ , Suneel in ’Andala Ramudu’, Krishna Bhagavan in ’John Apparao 40 plus’ and the comedy king Brahmanandam’s ’ Brahmanandam Drama Company’ have tried their hands in becoming heroes. But looks like transitions don’t always come easy, and they all failed to impress.
Ironically, these comedians have carved a niche for themselves in Telugu filmdom and drew applause even in star-centric films. May be it is a case of the actors have chosen bad scripts. Whatever it is, a niche attains itself for people of different strata in the filmdom and if comedians wish to make it to stardom, it would be one big task to attain this transition. - (indiaglitz)
Chiranjeevi calls on Dasari in hospital
HYDERABAD[Hindu]: Actor-turned-politician and Praja Rajyam president K. Chiranjeevi on Thursday evening called on producer-director and former Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) here and spent about half an hour enquiring after his health.
Mr. Rao was admitted to hospital for a problem that was diagnosed as ‘gall stone induced pancreatitis’. Hospital sources said doctors began draining out pus from the gall bladder. Once this was done, the former Union Minister will undergo a surgery.
Mr. Chiranjeevi was accompanied by wife Surekha and brother-in-law and film producer Allu Aravind.
CPI Secretary K. Narayana also called on Mr. Rao.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Sexy Raasi makes a comeback!
The buxom babe Raasi has been out of action after hwr marriage. She produced a film with her cinematographer husband as director but th film bombed at the box office. It was reported that Raasi was contemplating retuning to films.
She has made a comeback, but not as an actress but as a dubbing artist. Raasi dubbed for the debutant heroine Ishaani for the film Keka The film hit the screens today. But for Raasi fans, it is her presence on screen that excites them and not just her voice behind the screen. - (bharatwaves)
She has made a comeback, but not as an actress but as a dubbing artist. Raasi dubbed for the debutant heroine Ishaani for the film Keka The film hit the screens today. But for Raasi fans, it is her presence on screen that excites them and not just her voice behind the screen. - (bharatwaves)
Parvathi Melton is Trivikram’s niece
Parvathi Melton is Trivikram Srinivas’s niece from her maternal side and this is a fact now. A few months ago, when JALSA was released many big gossips were in circulation about the two link up. But, now the real fact has come into light. Parvathi Melton is a niece to Trivikram Srinivas and so Trivikram was looking after her well about all these days.
Recently, a bungalow worth 3 crores was purchased by Trivikram and was presented to Parvathi. This news spread like a wild fire in the Telugu film industry. But now the truth is out and is clear as a crystal without any scandals..
Coming to Trivikram’s latest movie with Mahesh the movie will start its shoot from November 3rd and will be done in two schedules. The first one will last for 1 month and the second one will be in the mid of 2009.
Recently, a bungalow worth 3 crores was purchased by Trivikram and was presented to Parvathi. This news spread like a wild fire in the Telugu film industry. But now the truth is out and is clear as a crystal without any scandals..
Coming to Trivikram’s latest movie with Mahesh the movie will start its shoot from November 3rd and will be done in two schedules. The first one will last for 1 month and the second one will be in the mid of 2009.
Swathi cancels her marriage due to a love affair
Color’s Swathi is one pretty face who gathered all the glitter through the small screen. Her latest film “Ashta Chamma” is declared to be a success at the box office. Coming to her Tamil film commitments, Swathi’s latest “Subramanyapuram” completed its century run recently and has successfully gathered huge profits at the box office.
In personal front, Swathi’s marriage was held on August 27th, but was cancelled due to various unknown reasons. But now the cat is out of the bag and sources close to Swathi mention that the chirpy actress was in love with her co-star and so the marriage was canceled on her consent.
Actor Jai, who emerged as a hero in Tamil recently is said to be in love with Swathi and it was he who proposed Swathi on the sets on Subramanyapuram. Swathi after considering the love proposal accepted it and now the whole Kollywood is discussing about the new love birds.
For this reason Swathi canceled her marriage and disclosed the same in her house before her marriage. Now, it is discussed that the elders of both sides are happy with the marriage alliance and soon the good news will be disclosed by Swathi. - (telugucinema news)
In personal front, Swathi’s marriage was held on August 27th, but was cancelled due to various unknown reasons. But now the cat is out of the bag and sources close to Swathi mention that the chirpy actress was in love with her co-star and so the marriage was canceled on her consent.
Actor Jai, who emerged as a hero in Tamil recently is said to be in love with Swathi and it was he who proposed Swathi on the sets on Subramanyapuram. Swathi after considering the love proposal accepted it and now the whole Kollywood is discussing about the new love birds.
For this reason Swathi canceled her marriage and disclosed the same in her house before her marriage. Now, it is discussed that the elders of both sides are happy with the marriage alliance and soon the good news will be disclosed by Swathi. - (telugucinema news)
Keka - Review
KEKA
Review
Rating: 2.0/5.0
Banner: Chitram Movies
Cast: Raja, Anup Kumar, Ishana, Dharmavarapu, Ralla palli, Duvvasi Mohan etc
Lyrics: Sirivennela, Veturi, Chandrabose
Editor: Shankar
Choreography: Shankar, Suchithra
Cinematography: PC Sri Ram
Music: Chakri
Story-Screenplay-Dialogues-Producer-Director: Teja
Story: Arjun (Raja) and Sujatha (Ishana) fall in love- Kiran (Anup) and Arjun are best buddies, all the three Study in the same college. Parents of Sujatha and kiran are family friends and they fix the marriage of sujatha with Kiran. Arjun leaves the city, as he doesn’t want to come in between them. What happens next?? Who will get married??? forms the rest of the story.
Performances: Arjun is o.k. as the debutant. Anup needs to improve but suited well to the role. Ishana has the grace and charm. She is good as the heroine. The remaining cast is new and none has given a memorable performance. The Editing is good. The Music is o.k. The cinematography is very good. The story is old formatted one .The screenplay is bad. The direction is also predictable.
Analysis: Teja has come up with yet another meaningless love story that has no soul and feel. The narration technique followed by him is new to some extent but failed miserably in sustaining the grip/Audience Interest. The Screenplay is so bad. He lost the track some where in the middle and tried to link completely two different backdrops---- of college and Street children in kolkata. There is not even a single Scene where the Audience gets entertained--- Added to it there are pages & Pages of Bengali/Hindi dialogues supported by Telugu Subtitles which irritate the Audience. The story itself is out dated. The love Scenes doesn’t deliver any feel. The film is completely in contrary to the hype created by Teja.
The Music is o.k. The songs “Love you” and “ Adigave maatayina” are very melodious and hum able. At last Chakri has come up with something new that he hasn’t done before. The back ground Score too is o.k. to some extent. The only best part of the film is Spectacular Cinematography by P.C.Sriram. The frames are Stunningly good. The lighting Scheme followed is fantastic. The reverse action Scenes are well shown in the Song “ Adigaave maatayina” .The locations in Calcutta are very well exploited. If any one can touch/reach the visual Standards set by P.C.Sriram is none another the master himself.
Teja casted mostly new faces except a few actors like Ralla palli, Duvvasi & Dharmavarapu whom we find in almost every film of his. Raja (Lyricist Sirivennela Seeta Rama Sastry's son) is o.k. , He has done a decent job for a debutante. He has to improve a lot in his expression, overall an average show. Anup's performance is ok and Ajay's dubbing suited well. Heroine Ishana resembles Neha Jhulka (Okkadunnadu fame) and Illeana in many a frames-she is o.k and has good screen presence. If the over action in emotional scenes is overlooked she has done reasonably o.k job. Like Teja’s previous films titles this title ‘KEKA’ also is no way related to the story- he has just gone by his sentiment of having a two-lettered Movie title (he has been following).
Previous Teja films at least have the immature love Subject as center theme and revolve around the youth-this film lacks that too……… Keka is a Big Disappointment
Plus: Cinematography, A couple of Songs
Minus: Weak Story line , bad narration, lack of entertainment
Verdict: Strictly Avoidable – Flop
Reviewed By
Vinay
Review
Rating: 2.0/5.0
Banner: Chitram Movies
Cast: Raja, Anup Kumar, Ishana, Dharmavarapu, Ralla palli, Duvvasi Mohan etc
Lyrics: Sirivennela, Veturi, Chandrabose
Editor: Shankar
Choreography: Shankar, Suchithra
Cinematography: PC Sri Ram
Music: Chakri
Story-Screenplay-Dialogues-Producer-Director: Teja
Story: Arjun (Raja) and Sujatha (Ishana) fall in love- Kiran (Anup) and Arjun are best buddies, all the three Study in the same college. Parents of Sujatha and kiran are family friends and they fix the marriage of sujatha with Kiran. Arjun leaves the city, as he doesn’t want to come in between them. What happens next?? Who will get married??? forms the rest of the story.
Performances: Arjun is o.k. as the debutant. Anup needs to improve but suited well to the role. Ishana has the grace and charm. She is good as the heroine. The remaining cast is new and none has given a memorable performance. The Editing is good. The Music is o.k. The cinematography is very good. The story is old formatted one .The screenplay is bad. The direction is also predictable.
Analysis: Teja has come up with yet another meaningless love story that has no soul and feel. The narration technique followed by him is new to some extent but failed miserably in sustaining the grip/Audience Interest. The Screenplay is so bad. He lost the track some where in the middle and tried to link completely two different backdrops---- of college and Street children in kolkata. There is not even a single Scene where the Audience gets entertained--- Added to it there are pages & Pages of Bengali/Hindi dialogues supported by Telugu Subtitles which irritate the Audience. The story itself is out dated. The love Scenes doesn’t deliver any feel. The film is completely in contrary to the hype created by Teja.
The Music is o.k. The songs “Love you” and “ Adigave maatayina” are very melodious and hum able. At last Chakri has come up with something new that he hasn’t done before. The back ground Score too is o.k. to some extent. The only best part of the film is Spectacular Cinematography by P.C.Sriram. The frames are Stunningly good. The lighting Scheme followed is fantastic. The reverse action Scenes are well shown in the Song “ Adigaave maatayina” .The locations in Calcutta are very well exploited. If any one can touch/reach the visual Standards set by P.C.Sriram is none another the master himself.
Teja casted mostly new faces except a few actors like Ralla palli, Duvvasi & Dharmavarapu whom we find in almost every film of his. Raja (Lyricist Sirivennela Seeta Rama Sastry's son) is o.k. , He has done a decent job for a debutante. He has to improve a lot in his expression, overall an average show. Anup's performance is ok and Ajay's dubbing suited well. Heroine Ishana resembles Neha Jhulka (Okkadunnadu fame) and Illeana in many a frames-she is o.k and has good screen presence. If the over action in emotional scenes is overlooked she has done reasonably o.k job. Like Teja’s previous films titles this title ‘KEKA’ also is no way related to the story- he has just gone by his sentiment of having a two-lettered Movie title (he has been following).
Previous Teja films at least have the immature love Subject as center theme and revolve around the youth-this film lacks that too……… Keka is a Big Disappointment
Plus: Cinematography, A couple of Songs
Minus: Weak Story line , bad narration, lack of entertainment
Verdict: Strictly Avoidable – Flop
Reviewed By
Vinay
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ileana Refuses To Act with Venkatesh
Hour Glass Beauty Ileana, one of the most wanted heroines, so far acted only with young heroes with the exception of Ravi Teja. She has not been cast opposite any senior heroes till date. For the first time she was declared as the heroine in Venkatesh – Sreenu Vytla’s Film. But it’s learnt through unconfirmed sources that she is now refusing to act with Venkatesh, the reason being that he is an aged hero. If this is true, then what is the logic behind her acting with Ravi Teja?
‘Satyameva Jayathe’, a remake of Hindi ‘Khakee’
Lara Dutta and Rajasekhar to Begin Romance
‘Satyameva Jayathe’, a remake of Hindi ‘Khakee’ has Rajasekhar playing the lead role while his wife Jeevitha is directing this flick. To note here Rajasekhar on one hand has sizzling sexy beauty Sanjana as his lovelady and on other hand he is making efforts to rope in miss universe and bollywood hot & sexy actress Lara Dutta to play an item number. It seems Rajasekhar wanted to use the same song for his film which was performed by Lara in Hindi version. All said and done hero Rajasekhar and director Jeevitha will decide whether to proceed with the original song for the Telugu version or reshoot it again with Lara Dutta.
‘Satyameva Jayathe’, a remake of Hindi ‘Khakee’ has Rajasekhar playing the lead role while his wife Jeevitha is directing this flick. To note here Rajasekhar on one hand has sizzling sexy beauty Sanjana as his lovelady and on other hand he is making efforts to rope in miss universe and bollywood hot & sexy actress Lara Dutta to play an item number. It seems Rajasekhar wanted to use the same song for his film which was performed by Lara in Hindi version. All said and done hero Rajasekhar and director Jeevitha will decide whether to proceed with the original song for the Telugu version or reshoot it again with Lara Dutta.
Denies rumours about sizzling scenes
Poonam Kaur denies rumours that her sizzling scenes with debutant Surya Tej in her upcoming film Vinayakudu are too hot.
"On the contrary it is aesthetically and elegantly captured sans any vulgarity," clarifies the attractive damsel, who claims that refreshing theme and appealing narration are the USP of her much-awaited film.
She also claims to have received a couple of offers after her last success Souryam but she is not open to the ’sister’ act per se. "I did that role since the story revolved around me," reasons the former Miss Andhra, who also thumbed down a second lead role in a big star film. "I want to be very selective," informs the up and coming actress, who has her priorities right. -(indiabuzz)
"On the contrary it is aesthetically and elegantly captured sans any vulgarity," clarifies the attractive damsel, who claims that refreshing theme and appealing narration are the USP of her much-awaited film.
She also claims to have received a couple of offers after her last success Souryam but she is not open to the ’sister’ act per se. "I did that role since the story revolved around me," reasons the former Miss Andhra, who also thumbed down a second lead role in a big star film. "I want to be very selective," informs the up and coming actress, who has her priorities right. -(indiabuzz)
Caught in the act!
Upcoming actress Shaurya Chauhan turned the tables on a man who tried to take her for a ride promising her a role in his ’directorial debut.’ Shaurya smelt a rat when the
man called her to a five-star hotel to narrate his script and began requesting her for money saying he lost his credit card.
The man got in touch with Shaurya through her public relations manager Alok Mathur. Calling himself Ravi, he told Mathur that he was looking for an actress for his directorial debut. He told Mathur that he ’had worked with Rajkumar Hirani’ (of Munnabhai fame).
The man then called Shaurya saying he wanted to see her pictures. Later, she got a message in which Ravi said, ’You are confirmed for my Tamil film starring Arya.’ (Arya is a top actor from the South.) A couple of days later, the man called Shaurya again to tell her that ’he is in Chennai and is coming to meet her’.
Shaurya told us, "He was full of himself. He said that Michelle, who is Hrithik Roshan’s hair-dresser, would style my hair in the film. He even claimed that Michelle is his ex-girlfriend. During the course of the conversation, he told me that he had lost his credit card and had no money."
Shaurya paid the bill and left.
On Sunday, they met again at a hotel in Mumbai. Shaurya says, "He told me that Michelle would also be coming. He pretended to make a few calls and told me that Michelle has met with an accident, but it would be great if I could give him Rs 10,000. He claimed he had to give the money to Michelle, saying his brother would deposit Rs 10,000 in my account in an hour and asked for my account number. However, I suspected foul play and chose to wait (for the money to be deposited in my account).
Meanwhile, we drove down till Bandra as he wanted to be dropped there. I kept checking my account but even after an hour, I hadn’t received any money in my account. When he got down, he asked Rs 4,000. By then, I strongly suspected foul play. Nevertheless, I gave him Rs 700 after which he got down from the car and suddenly started running."
That convinced Shaurya that she had been taken for a ride. She decided to teach him a lesson. "He must have done this to many other aspirants in the film industry. I called him and asked him to meet me again on Monday. He came." According to our photographer who was present in the hotel, the man became suspicious on seeing Mathur accompanying Shaurya. After a brief conversation, he tried to run away but was caught by Mathur. On being questioned, he claimed his name is M Kumarappan from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The duo took him to the police station.
Mathur said, "We have registered an non-cognisable complaint." Shaurya also told us, "After I sent my pictures to Kumarappan, he messaged me that he had finalised me for a Tamil film. I was quite surprised, as he had not seen me in person. I don’t want any other girl to be trapped again in this manner." So, what did Kumarappan have to say? "I did this because I am in dire need of money." -(TNN)
man called her to a five-star hotel to narrate his script and began requesting her for money saying he lost his credit card.
The man got in touch with Shaurya through her public relations manager Alok Mathur. Calling himself Ravi, he told Mathur that he was looking for an actress for his directorial debut. He told Mathur that he ’had worked with Rajkumar Hirani’ (of Munnabhai fame).
The man then called Shaurya saying he wanted to see her pictures. Later, she got a message in which Ravi said, ’You are confirmed for my Tamil film starring Arya.’ (Arya is a top actor from the South.) A couple of days later, the man called Shaurya again to tell her that ’he is in Chennai and is coming to meet her’.
Shaurya told us, "He was full of himself. He said that Michelle, who is Hrithik Roshan’s hair-dresser, would style my hair in the film. He even claimed that Michelle is his ex-girlfriend. During the course of the conversation, he told me that he had lost his credit card and had no money."
Shaurya paid the bill and left.
On Sunday, they met again at a hotel in Mumbai. Shaurya says, "He told me that Michelle would also be coming. He pretended to make a few calls and told me that Michelle has met with an accident, but it would be great if I could give him Rs 10,000. He claimed he had to give the money to Michelle, saying his brother would deposit Rs 10,000 in my account in an hour and asked for my account number. However, I suspected foul play and chose to wait (for the money to be deposited in my account).
Meanwhile, we drove down till Bandra as he wanted to be dropped there. I kept checking my account but even after an hour, I hadn’t received any money in my account. When he got down, he asked Rs 4,000. By then, I strongly suspected foul play. Nevertheless, I gave him Rs 700 after which he got down from the car and suddenly started running."
That convinced Shaurya that she had been taken for a ride. She decided to teach him a lesson. "He must have done this to many other aspirants in the film industry. I called him and asked him to meet me again on Monday. He came." According to our photographer who was present in the hotel, the man became suspicious on seeing Mathur accompanying Shaurya. After a brief conversation, he tried to run away but was caught by Mathur. On being questioned, he claimed his name is M Kumarappan from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The duo took him to the police station.
Mathur said, "We have registered an non-cognisable complaint." Shaurya also told us, "After I sent my pictures to Kumarappan, he messaged me that he had finalised me for a Tamil film. I was quite surprised, as he had not seen me in person. I don’t want any other girl to be trapped again in this manner." So, what did Kumarappan have to say? "I did this because I am in dire need of money." -(TNN)
Tarun hopes on ‘Sasirekha Parinayam’
Tarun, who played child artiste in several films, turned a hero with ‘Nuvve Kaavali’. The film was a big hit and after that, he had several other hits to his credit. However, he went into oblivion as he was running bad time and most of his films turned flops. After a long gap, again Tarun started his second innings and is eagerly awaiting for a break once again. In this backdrop, Tarun had got an opportunity to work for a film ‘Sasirekha Parinayam’ under creative director Krishnavamsi’s direction, who bagged a big hit with ‘Chandamama’ recently. Tarun is working so hard for the film that he is making some producers to wait to give his dates. He had reportedly decided to take a decision on accepting the offers by the producers only after the release of ‘Sasirekha Parinayam’. It is learnt that Supreme Raju’s movie with Tarun is also depending on the success of ‘Sasirekha Parinayam’ of Krishnavamsi.
Sneha ullal replaces Aishwarya rai in hollywood film
Sneha Ullal is about to play the female lead role in a Hollywood film for which Aishwarya Rai was the first choice. Actor-producer Tom George Kolath, winner of the Best Feature National award is all set to foray into Hollywood with his directorial debut 'Gandhi Park'.
The director admitted that Ash was the first choice to play the female protagonist Priyanka, now being played by Sneha. "Ash had date problems". When asked whether he had cast Sneha because of her resemblance to the former beauty queen, Tom said, "I did not give a thought to this resemblance. I just wanted a beautiful Indian girl who could take on the role".
The director admitted that Ash was the first choice to play the female protagonist Priyanka, now being played by Sneha. "Ash had date problems". When asked whether he had cast Sneha because of her resemblance to the former beauty queen, Tom said, "I did not give a thought to this resemblance. I just wanted a beautiful Indian girl who could take on the role".
Stage set for Nandamuri Balakrishna to enter politics
The stage is set for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘political Entry’ on Nov 5th. The actor will make his debut on the political stage with a public meeting to be held at a 60-acre vacant site near Acharya Nagarjuna University with the much-publicised TDP’s ‘Yuvagarjana’ rally here.
The local TDP leaders are expecting not less than over 10 lakhs for the meeting. Not only Balakrishna, NTR Jr and other members of the NTR clan would be in full attendance during the meet.This would be another biggest meeting after tirupati where megastar entered politics.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Teja Keka obtains U certificate and releasing on 23rd
Teja made films with newcomers and they are all now big names in the industry. Director Teja now made a new film Keka with an all new start cast. He selected stars through a big talent hunt on Maa TV to select the artistes for his film.
Today the film got censored and obtained a clean U certificate from censor board. They objected for a single dialogue which was removed later. The censor board appriciated photography work and music of the film. Keka is going to release worldwide on 23rd of this month.
Today the film got censored and obtained a clean U certificate from censor board. They objected for a single dialogue which was removed later. The censor board appriciated photography work and music of the film. Keka is going to release worldwide on 23rd of this month.
Is this pawankalyan's Puli Storyline?
Pawan Kalyan is powerful and sincere Police officer . He takes the Security responsibilty of Prime Minister's Meeting and saves Prime Minister from a terrorist group attack. After seeing the sincerity of this police officer, Prime Minister presents a Gold medal and asks what is his desire. So, Pawan expressed his desire to eradicate terrorism and asks for some special powers with Prime Minister.
Prime Minister sanctions special powers to Pawan and he forms a group of officers for chasing the terrorists.How he eradicates terriorism is the storyline of the movie. Heroine Nikesha Patel is also playing the role of Police officer.
Prime Minister sanctions special powers to Pawan and he forms a group of officers for chasing the terrorists.How he eradicates terriorism is the storyline of the movie. Heroine Nikesha Patel is also playing the role of Police officer.
Naa Girlfriend Baaga Rich releasing in Nov first week
Post productions works of Naa Girlfriend Baaga Rich directed by M. Nagendrakumar and produced by Kumar Brothers on the banner of K.B Cinema is going on at a brisk pace. The film has Sivaji and Kaveri Jha in the lead.
Producer of this film said "dubbing works were completed recently and other works are in progress. �We are planning to launch the audio very soon. Director brought out the film with a nice screenplay and added several commercial elements in an attractive manner. We are sure that the lead pair would enthrall the audiences�. All the songs are quite melodious to listen and their choreography is also very attractive."
Anand of Mantra fame has scored music for this flick. The film tries to portray the present generation youth and their ideas for easy earning of money. The producers are making efforts to release the film by the end of October or in the first week of November. Brahmanandam, Ahuti Prasad, Aiswarya, Vijay Sai, Kamal, Babloo and others are in the cast.
Producer of this film said "dubbing works were completed recently and other works are in progress. �We are planning to launch the audio very soon. Director brought out the film with a nice screenplay and added several commercial elements in an attractive manner. We are sure that the lead pair would enthrall the audiences�. All the songs are quite melodious to listen and their choreography is also very attractive."
Anand of Mantra fame has scored music for this flick. The film tries to portray the present generation youth and their ideas for easy earning of money. The producers are making efforts to release the film by the end of October or in the first week of November. Brahmanandam, Ahuti Prasad, Aiswarya, Vijay Sai, Kamal, Babloo and others are in the cast.
Watch Hasthina lo TelanganamMonday, October 20, 2008
More work for Shraddha
The Nishabd girl Shraddha Arya who stepped into Tollywood, with Godava opposite Kodanda Rami Reddy’s son has more work coming her way.
It is a well-known fact that irrespective of the rating of her debut film at the box office, many Tollywood producers want to feature the pretty girl in their films, as she has the Bollywood advantage and is game for more than just acting. Moreover, the actress has the experience of acting with Bollywood’ superstar Amitabh Bachchan, and this certainly is a plus point for her.
Now, this pretty girl is paired with Aryan Rajesh in the film Romeo. "The story and the script are interesting," said Shraddha. She added that many offers are coming her way but she is waiting for the right scripts. Srihari is playing Shraddha Arya’s brother in this flick. "My debut film was a slightly glamourous one, but this one has scope for performance too," said the actress. - (TNN)
It is a well-known fact that irrespective of the rating of her debut film at the box office, many Tollywood producers want to feature the pretty girl in their films, as she has the Bollywood advantage and is game for more than just acting. Moreover, the actress has the experience of acting with Bollywood’ superstar Amitabh Bachchan, and this certainly is a plus point for her.
Now, this pretty girl is paired with Aryan Rajesh in the film Romeo. "The story and the script are interesting," said Shraddha. She added that many offers are coming her way but she is waiting for the right scripts. Srihari is playing Shraddha Arya’s brother in this flick. "My debut film was a slightly glamourous one, but this one has scope for performance too," said the actress. - (TNN)
I’m not in Padmasri Edukondalu: Tammanaah
Tamannaah has denied media reports that she is doing a film titled Padmashri Yedukondalu a comedy film with Allari Naresh to be directed by newcomer Vijaya Saradhi and produced by Mupparapu Satyanarayana.
A peeved Tamannaah told, “I am in no way involved in this film and I just can’t figure out why the makers have announced my name in it. I have just one film with Siddharth on hand in Telugu. Everyday I get an offer but my hands are full for the year”.
Meanwhile, her dad Santosh Bhatia who looks after her career says that he was flooded with calls from Andhra and he is upset with the media who report without clarifying things with him. Says the doting father: “It remains a mystery how a producer could go to the extent of announcing a project without the consent of his leading lady”-(sify)
A peeved Tamannaah told, “I am in no way involved in this film and I just can’t figure out why the makers have announced my name in it. I have just one film with Siddharth on hand in Telugu. Everyday I get an offer but my hands are full for the year”.
Meanwhile, her dad Santosh Bhatia who looks after her career says that he was flooded with calls from Andhra and he is upset with the media who report without clarifying things with him. Says the doting father: “It remains a mystery how a producer could go to the extent of announcing a project without the consent of his leading lady”-(sify)
‘I Don’t Mind Lip Locks’
Preeti Jhangiani had made quite an arrival in Tollywood with smashing hits like Narasimhanaidu but later resolved to test her luck in Bollywood.
Despite receiving more than 20 offers post Mohabattein, she couldn't make it big, though she had her share of BO-success with Awara Paagal Deewana, Anarth and LOC. Even her image makeover couldn't give a fillip to her career. Now, she makes a comeback to Tollywood with two author-backed roles to prove she isn't just a flash in the pan.
On lip locks & being single
After playing an orthodox girl in her debut film Mohabbatein, she boldly indulged in a lip lock with actor Abbas for a music album. "Could you imagine such scenes in Rajshri's banner before? I think this album reflected their adaptation to changing times," says the actress, who has a few steamy scenes to her credit. "Personally, I dislike it, but since it's part of my job, I don't mind," reasons the actress, who believes that only aesthetically shot scenes will find audience patronage. "If makers use it only to titillate the audience, it would rebound," she says. She is still single since her focus is on work. "I am just thinking of grabbing meaty roles, so my personal life can wait."
On her comeback bid
Despite hits Tammudu and Narasimhanaidu in Tollywood, she failed to cash in on it. "I did get lot of offers but I couldn't spare dates due to my Bollywood commitments," she says. Now, in her comeback film Nakshatra, she plays an archaeologist. "It's the first time that I am doing such a challenging role," says Preeti, who has also agreed to do another author-backed role with director Pratap. "Again, it's a well-designed role with good scope," informs the lady who is on the verge of signing a third female-centric film, hoping everything falls in place. "I did an item number in Yamadonga. I may consider doing another if the offer is exciting," she says.
On Bollywood
She had a promising start in Bollywood with a runaway hit Mohabbatein but couldn't really make it big. "I received 20 offers after Mohabattein, but probably didn't pick the right ones," reasons the actress, who puts it down to luck. "Even today, I don't have a PR manager," informs the actress. Nevertheless, she had her share of Bollywood roles with Awara Paagal Deewana, Anarth, Aan and LOC. "My varied roles include a princess, a widow, a dutiful wife and a negative role in Victoria No.203," says the actress, who feels satisfied with most of her roles. She is equally excited about her upcoming Hindi film Haseena and describes it as a ‘decent entertainer’.
Despite receiving more than 20 offers post Mohabattein, she couldn't make it big, though she had her share of BO-success with Awara Paagal Deewana, Anarth and LOC. Even her image makeover couldn't give a fillip to her career. Now, she makes a comeback to Tollywood with two author-backed roles to prove she isn't just a flash in the pan.
On lip locks & being single
After playing an orthodox girl in her debut film Mohabbatein, she boldly indulged in a lip lock with actor Abbas for a music album. "Could you imagine such scenes in Rajshri's banner before? I think this album reflected their adaptation to changing times," says the actress, who has a few steamy scenes to her credit. "Personally, I dislike it, but since it's part of my job, I don't mind," reasons the actress, who believes that only aesthetically shot scenes will find audience patronage. "If makers use it only to titillate the audience, it would rebound," she says. She is still single since her focus is on work. "I am just thinking of grabbing meaty roles, so my personal life can wait."
On her comeback bid
Despite hits Tammudu and Narasimhanaidu in Tollywood, she failed to cash in on it. "I did get lot of offers but I couldn't spare dates due to my Bollywood commitments," she says. Now, in her comeback film Nakshatra, she plays an archaeologist. "It's the first time that I am doing such a challenging role," says Preeti, who has also agreed to do another author-backed role with director Pratap. "Again, it's a well-designed role with good scope," informs the lady who is on the verge of signing a third female-centric film, hoping everything falls in place. "I did an item number in Yamadonga. I may consider doing another if the offer is exciting," she says.
On Bollywood
She had a promising start in Bollywood with a runaway hit Mohabbatein but couldn't really make it big. "I received 20 offers after Mohabattein, but probably didn't pick the right ones," reasons the actress, who puts it down to luck. "Even today, I don't have a PR manager," informs the actress. Nevertheless, she had her share of Bollywood roles with Awara Paagal Deewana, Anarth, Aan and LOC. "My varied roles include a princess, a widow, a dutiful wife and a negative role in Victoria No.203," says the actress, who feels satisfied with most of her roles. She is equally excited about her upcoming Hindi film Haseena and describes it as a ‘decent entertainer’.
Hero Vishnu engaged to Veronica
Hero Manchu Vishnuvardhan Babu, son of veteran actor Mohan Babu, got engaged to Veronica Reddy (Chief Minister Y. Rajashekar Reddy's niece). The engagment ceremony took place at Hitex on October 19 evening and all the big wigs attended the grand ceremony from Tollywood and political parties.
Both Vishnu and Veronica have been in love. Veronica is daughter of YS Sudheekar Reddy and granddaughter of CC Reddy. Chief Minister YSR and opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu sitting together and putting politics aside caught attention of everyone.
YS Rajashekar Reddy, TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu, PRP leader and Mohan Babu's arch-rival Chiranjeevi, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Loksatta's Jayaprakash Narayana, Eenadu MD Kiron, Sakshi Chairperson YS Jaganmohan Reddy, BJP leader Venkaih Naidu, Home Minister Jana Reddy, Senior congress leaders like M Satyanarayana were prominent guests attended the function.
Other guests from film includede AVenkatesh, NTR, Ram Charan Teja, Charmee, Priyamani, Tamannah, Raghavender Rao, Sumalatha, Ravi Teja, Rajashekar, Jeevitha and others.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Nisha Kothari loves to be part of controversies
Nisha debuted with a cameo in Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar followed by a full-fledged role in his crime thriller James. She also featured as Basanti in Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, a remake of the 1975 hit Sholay. She was also in the news for her skin show on screen, but the actress doesn’t regret it.
When her career didn’t take off in Bollywood, she reverted to her original name Priyanka and moved down South. But, her first Telugu film Okka Magaadu, in which she was paired with Balakrishna, bombed badly at boxoffice.
Actress Nisha Kothari says, she loves to be in the centre of controversies. “I don’t feel bad when my name figures in controversies" she said. However, she doesn’t like it when she is romantically linked with her mentor Ram Gopal Varma. “Don’t relate varmaji and me. Varmaji was only a director to me, and I remained an actress of his films,” explains nisha.
Lets hope she will get some good breaks in film industry.
When her career didn’t take off in Bollywood, she reverted to her original name Priyanka and moved down South. But, her first Telugu film Okka Magaadu, in which she was paired with Balakrishna, bombed badly at boxoffice.
Actress Nisha Kothari says, she loves to be in the centre of controversies. “I don’t feel bad when my name figures in controversies" she said. However, she doesn’t like it when she is romantically linked with her mentor Ram Gopal Varma. “Don’t relate varmaji and me. Varmaji was only a director to me, and I remained an actress of his films,” explains nisha.
Lets hope she will get some good breaks in film industry.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Roja says people would believe only if developments are shown -- Video
Roja says people would believe only if developments are shown -- news
Siddardh’s KIKK on Jan 14 release
Siddardh and Tamannah starrer Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (KIKK) has completed 70 percent of its shooting. Directed by newcomer Kishore (Dolly) and produced by Bujji, the film will be released on January 14, 2009. Says Bujji: “We will be coming this Sankranthi as romantic entertainers always work big time in that season. We would be ready by December end. Music will be out by December 15th.”
Bollywood’s top music directors trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are making debut in South India with this movie.
Bollywood’s top music directors trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are making debut in South India with this movie.
“I am in love with Pawan and Mahesh”, says Bindu
Bindu Madhavi the latest sensation of tollywood is eagerly waiting for the release of her debut film “Aavakaaya Biryani”. Bindu Madhavi was born in madanapalli which is located in Chittor District. Sources close to Bindu say that the pretty girl who is 23 years in age was interested in acting form her school days. When she participated in several plays in her schools her teachers used to label her as a born actress.
Shekhar Kammulla discovered this beauty when she finished her bio Technology degree and was busy with her modeling contracts in Chennai. She was offered the role in January and grabbed it at the first go.
Bindu is the only Telugu speaking girl who is now in tollywood. She has the classy looks and also the intoxicating eyes to seduce the mass crowds.
Speaking to our correspondent, Bindu revealed that she is interested in working with Prince Mahesh Babu and Power star Pawan Kalyan because she loves them and admires them from her teenage days.
Sensational film director Teja has offered Bindu the lead role in his next movie and Trivikram Srinivas is also considering her modeling portfolio’s presently. - (telugucinema)
Shekhar Kammulla discovered this beauty when she finished her bio Technology degree and was busy with her modeling contracts in Chennai. She was offered the role in January and grabbed it at the first go.
Bindu is the only Telugu speaking girl who is now in tollywood. She has the classy looks and also the intoxicating eyes to seduce the mass crowds.
Speaking to our correspondent, Bindu revealed that she is interested in working with Prince Mahesh Babu and Power star Pawan Kalyan because she loves them and admires them from her teenage days.
Sensational film director Teja has offered Bindu the lead role in his next movie and Trivikram Srinivas is also considering her modeling portfolio’s presently. - (telugucinema)
NTR to be an ‘MLA’ soon
He is going to roar in the campaign of the Telugu Desam in Guntur very soon. Immediately on noticing the heading of this piece of news item, everyone would be confused whether NTR is really jumping into active politics by contesting to an Assembly seat. But it is not the case. ’MLA’ is the title of the latest film to be produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) with NTR as hero. The film is likely to go to sets in February next year. The expansion of MLA here is ’Manchi Lakshanalunna Abbayi’. Harish Shankar would be the director. Presently story discussions are in progress. While Rajendra Prasad is playing the hero’s father.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Siddhartha & Shamili’s Film Progresses
Shamili, introduced as a child artist, earlier bagged many awards and rewards for her films in Telugu and Tamil. She has now debuted as a heroine with a film, based on a love story, in Telugu. 'Bommarillu' fame Siddhartha as hero, introducing Anand as director, DVV Danayya is producing the flick on Universal Media banner.
The regular shooting started recently, and completed 10 days of shooting on a brisk pace in the locales of Hyderabad.
The audiences are needed to wait for some more months to watch how this popular child artist looks as a heroine on the screen.
Shamili paired up with Siddhartha has spurred a lot of interest as the hero has a niche for himself through the movies, ‘Nuvvostante Nenodantana’, ‘Bommarillu’ and ‘Aata’.
Tollywood awaits to see if this new pair would create a magic in the tinselville.
The regular shooting started recently, and completed 10 days of shooting on a brisk pace in the locales of Hyderabad.
The audiences are needed to wait for some more months to watch how this popular child artist looks as a heroine on the screen.
Shamili paired up with Siddhartha has spurred a lot of interest as the hero has a niche for himself through the movies, ‘Nuvvostante Nenodantana’, ‘Bommarillu’ and ‘Aata’.
Tollywood awaits to see if this new pair would create a magic in the tinselville.
AVM’s production with Varun Sandesh in 3rd phase
Hero of dual hits 'Happy Days' & 'Kotha Bangaru Lokam', Varun Sandesh is paired up with the Malluwood heroine Vimala Raman for a tentatively titled movie. Debuting Marthand K Shankar as director, M.Saravanan & MS Guhan are together producing this film on AVM Productions banner.
Varun Sandesh earlier made hits with his romantic themes amalgamated with real life portrayal and this movie is also said to be on the same amiable vein bearing a script line that is based on love.
Till now, two schedules of the shooting had been completed. The third schedule is going to begin from 18th of this month. 'Idea Venkat' is the title being tentatively considered for this film. It is known that, along side this Varun Sandesh is going to work for a remake of 'Polladavan', a Tamil movie in which Dhanush played the lead.
Varun Sandesh earlier made hits with his romantic themes amalgamated with real life portrayal and this movie is also said to be on the same amiable vein bearing a script line that is based on love.
Till now, two schedules of the shooting had been completed. The third schedule is going to begin from 18th of this month. 'Idea Venkat' is the title being tentatively considered for this film. It is known that, along side this Varun Sandesh is going to work for a remake of 'Polladavan', a Tamil movie in which Dhanush played the lead.
50 lakhs set for Allu arjun sukumar arya2
Allu Arjun’s Arya 2 is progressing at very brisk pace. Directed by Arya fame Sukumar, the movie has recently commenced its regular shoot. Allu arjun is doing the role of a software engineer in the movie. A lavish set of a software firm costing 50 lakhs rupees has been erected at Annapurna Studios where the current shooting is progressing. The film is produced by BVSN Prasad and Aditya Babu and has music by Devi Sri Prasad. Navadeep is doing the second lead in the movie.
Sachin World Record - Video
Sachin broke Lara's world record in Mohali Test.
After his mission incomplete in Bangalore, Tendulkar redeemed himself in Mohali in his 152nd Test and West Indian legend Brian Lara was toppled from the highest Test run-accumulator's pedestal.
Test debutant Peter Siddle sent down the first ball of the post-tea session. Tendulkar glided it to third man for three runs to surpass Lara's record of 11,953 runs and raise the bar even higher for posterity.-NDTV
Thursday, October 16, 2008
‘Dream Girl’ beats Sensex in web pages on her B’day
Indians wake up to identity thefts, still reluctant to reactNew Delhi, Oct 16 : ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini was the most searched topic in web pages on Thursday by netizens, as she turned 60, beating the already battered Sensex that turned up second in search engine Google's hot trends.
Like she ruled the tinsel world years ago, She conquered the virtual world in terms of volume of internet search conducted through Google.
Search for news related to Air India, whose CMD on Thursday said that about 15,000 employees could be considered for leave-without-pay for up to five years if the staff wishes so was also in the top-ten, according to the Google Hot Trends data for the day.
Another airline, Spicejet, also made it to the top ten list after announcing cut in its airfares. Besides Sensex at the second, another related term, "BSE Sensex" figured at the fourth place. Netizens' quest for the upcoming Karva Chauth festival, where women keep fast for their husbands, was at the third place.
While, The Mobile Store bagged the fifth place followed by Spicejet, Diwali Greetings, Mehandi design, Air India News and RPL in the top ten.
According to the Google data, maximum number of search queries for Sensex has come from Gujarat this month, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi. PTI
Like she ruled the tinsel world years ago, She conquered the virtual world in terms of volume of internet search conducted through Google.
Search for news related to Air India, whose CMD on Thursday said that about 15,000 employees could be considered for leave-without-pay for up to five years if the staff wishes so was also in the top-ten, according to the Google Hot Trends data for the day.
Another airline, Spicejet, also made it to the top ten list after announcing cut in its airfares. Besides Sensex at the second, another related term, "BSE Sensex" figured at the fourth place. Netizens' quest for the upcoming Karva Chauth festival, where women keep fast for their husbands, was at the third place.
While, The Mobile Store bagged the fifth place followed by Spicejet, Diwali Greetings, Mehandi design, Air India News and RPL in the top ten.
According to the Google data, maximum number of search queries for Sensex has come from Gujarat this month, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi. PTI
Attack on TV5 CEO Karim
TV5 CEO Karim has been attacked by his wife's Father and Brother with Acid on his face and steel rod. Karim who eloped and married sirisha (an ex-anchor of TV9 currently working in TV5) few months back, the heart broken father and brother are waiting for thier chance. Doctors says that he may probably loose his eyes as the attack is severe. This is the 6th attack facing by Karim. Few months back CM's relative Eswar reddy attacked Karim in the matter of land settlement for demanding bribe to subside the news.
Source: apmediatruthblog
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