Live Webcast Of 'Ready' Premiere In Dubai On Bollywood Hungama

Bollywood On My Mind (May 31, 2011)


These are exciting days for Bollywood. IPL is over, lots of big ticket movies lined up and the stakes are really high. Well, to start off with, lemme share this info: We at Bollywood Hungama are doing the live webcast of the Dubai Premiere of 'Ready' on Wednesday June 1. There will be a press conference in the afternoon and then the premiere in the evening. We are also doing the live webcast of Salman's concert in Bombay on June 2. There are four press shows lined up for 'Ready' this thursday. Its quite an unprecedented event in itself. Lets wait and watch as to how the media reacts to the film.

Here's the link where you can see the Live Webcast of 'Ready' Premiere in Dubai

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/livetv/ready/index.html

A friend of mine saw the first look promo of Rohit Shetty's 'Singham' recently. He says, its mindblowing and worth whistles and claps. My friend told me that Ajay Devgn is looking very different from what he has ever done before. In fact, there's a deluge of promos that will be showcased with 'Ready'. You guys have to watch out for the theatrical trailer of 'Delhi Belly'. Aamir has showed it to the media and its one of the most irreverent and quirkiest promos that I've seen in a long time. Shit Happens...and how!

Shahrukh Khan will be unveiling the theatrical trailer of 'Ra.one' at a Bombay multiplex today. We wanted to do the live webcast of this event but the theatre doesn't have a wi fi facility and the chances of internet connectivity via data card is less too. Shahrukh unveiling the theatrical of his much talked about film right before Salman's big release post 'Dabangg'...is it a mere coincidence or is the game meant to gauge as to who will become the bigger talking point of the week?

Several star birthdays coming up in June. We wanted to celebrate the birthday of an actress who on her debut last year delivered one of the biggest hits of all times. Her publicity team says that the actress would like to have a quiet birthday. Hmmmm...

Haan Yaad Hai (A Song On My Dad's 75th Birthday)

Here's a song written by me and my wife Aarefa on my dad's 75th birthday. I have composed and sung it while my friend Savio Vora has done the music arrangements and also played the guitar. Hope you like it:

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_8796271

Baarish toofan mein kandhe par bitha kar hotel tak jaana yaad hai
Vo khaana khilaana, hasna hasaana, khisse sunaana yaad hai

Filmon ki baatein ho ya shayri, khwabon ki duniya haqiqat nahin
Common sense is something uncommon, kaha tha kabhi...yaad hai

Vo saadi si khushi, vo aadhi si hasi, nasihat pyaar ki bas kami izhaar ki
Khamoshi ki dhun, sannatein len sun, hulchul ka sukoon, beniyaz hai junoon

Lamba ho safar chahe mushkil dagar
Saath hain jab hum sab to kaahe ka dar
Zindagi ki lazzatein kam nahin, tum dhoondo to sahi

Ek aas hai, kuch khaas hai, ahsaas hai

Baarish toofaan mein kandhe par bitha kar hotel tak jaana yaad hai
Vo khaana khilana, hasna hasaana, khisse sunana yaad hai

Ek aas hai, kuch khaas hai, ahsaas hai...

Haan yaad hai...

Book Review: R D Burman: The Man, The Music

Check out the book review of 'R D Burman: The Man The Music'. We've tried to bring forth some vital information about the phenomenal music talent. Hope you like it.


http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Special-Features/dyENaB65/3/Bollywood-Hungama-Book-Review-R-D-Burman-The-Man-The-Music.html

Salman Khan To Act In Farah Khan's Next Directorial Venture?

Interviewing Farah Khan is always good fun. She was at Film City shooting for the dance show Just Dance. And once she starts talking, you know that its gonna be an entertaining show. This was the story that came out today morning where Choreographer Ganesh Hegde lashed out at Farah for allegedly spreading rumours that she was earlier supposed to choreograph a song in Ra.one which is now being done by him. Hegde raises questions on Farah's credibility as a Choreographer. When I posed the question to her, she said that Ganesh should see a doctor. She did not want to dignify Hegde's verbal assault


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ganesh-Hegde-lashes-out-at-Farah-Khan/articleshow/8483757.cms

Farah also spoke about her present relationship with Shahrukh and how they met during Apsara and Filmfare Awards. She also took the entire blame for Tees Maar Khan's non performance. As she talked about Shirin Farhad where she is playing the main lead as an actress opposite Boman Irani, it was obvious that she was happiest while talking about this venture. She also spoke on the tiff she had with Sanjay Leela Bhansali (during the release of OSO and Saawariya) who's now the Producer of Shirin Farhad. So, can we see Salman Khan starring in her next directorial venture? What does she have to say about her TV shows Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega and Just Dance? Don't miss Farah Khan's Bollywood Hungama Exclusive coming on Monday May 23.

Live Webcast Of Salman's Concert

Bollywood On My Mind (May 20, 2011)



Ragini MMS is a spooky film that sends a chill down your spine. The setting is realistic and the performances are good. Both Raj Kumar Yadav as the devious boyfriend and naive Kainaaz Motivala have delivered spirited performances. The background music is very effective and keeps you on the edge. Director Pawan Kriplani has been ignored because of the entire controversy surrounding Ekta Kapoor and the original Ragini. It is unfortunate that one doesn't event know how Kriplani looks like. He is a talent to watch out for.

Stanley Ka Dabba is not your regular film desperate to attract attention anyhow. It has a laidback pace and for most parts nothing really happens in the film till you reach the climax and get hit by the unpredictable ruthlessness of life. Amole Gupte is in superb form as writer, director and actor. Yes, the film has its loose ends but they are worth overlooking in the over all context of the film. Gupte's son Partho is a natural actor and a wonderful find.

Pyaar Ka Punchnaama is a funny recipe on how women make tamed poodles out of bindaas men but the excessive length and the melodramatic last half an hour dents the effervescence of the film. It is the answer to last decade's Dil Chahta Hai. The dialogues are witty and very relatable but the silly mush spoils the fun. The young starcast has delivered credible performances especially Divyendu who plays Liquid. It caters to a niche audience but watchable for sure.

At the press conference to announce 'Ready' concert on June 2, Salman was in a boisterous mood. According to Zoheb, Khan had fun at the expense of music director Pritam and didn't even excuse the media as he gave tongue in cheek answers to their queries. We are planning to do a live webcast of this concert. Will confirm soon if we finally go ahead with it.

Winking Sweat

As I walk
Through the jungle,
Scared, and yet,
Awestruck,
The eyes
Stay glued
To the
uneven road ahead.

I find solace
In the bird song,
Cautious of
The rustling leaves,
Anticipating eeriness.

There's dust on the leaves
Or is it a disease;
Thirsty faces
Pledging honesty;
Sweat, winks coquetishly,
Unseen blood, flows...

Live Webcast Of Shahrukh's Event On Bollywood Hungama

We at Bollywood Hungama will be doing a Live Webcast of the music launch of 'Always Kabhi Kabhi' on May 18 at 3:30 pm (IST) where Shahrukh Khan will be present. So, if you want to watch the live action from Bombay, then Bollywood Hungama should be your destination. See you there!