180 MOVIES TO BE SCREENED AT BENGALURU FILM FESTIVAL

The fourth edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival got underway in Karnataka’s capital.
The event was inaugurated by Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda in the presence of personalities from Kannada film industry. Renowned Bollywood actor Om Puri was also present on the occasion.
South African film ‘Lucky’ was the inaugural film. Actor and Rajya Sabha MP B Jayashree has a key role in the film.
About 180 films across various genres from several countries would be showcased in the eight-day movie extravaganza. The films would be screened at five theatres in the city and also at the information department.

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CHITRANGADA APPEARS ON COVER OF PRESTIGIOUS MAGAZINE ‘MAXIM’

Bollywood actor Chitrangada Singh unveiled the new edition of men’s magazine ‘Maxim’ in Mumbai.
The Indian edition of the magazine features her as the cover girl in the latest (December) issue.
The dusky actor said she was elated to feature as the cover girl for the magazine in a very flattering look.
When asked about her career graph in 2011, Chitrangada said she had really fared well. Her two releases ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’ and ‘Desi Boyz’ were well received by the audience and her work too was appreciated, said.
She also talked about her film projects in 2012.  When asked about her New Year plans, she said she would like to celebrate the occasion with her family and friends.

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ANUPAM KHER TRIES TO WHIM UP ANNA’S SUPPORTERS AT FAST VENUE

Veteran actor Anupam Kher supports social activist Anna Hazare and states that the fight will continue against corruption.
Reaching MMRDA Ground where Anna is sitting on a 3-day fast, Anupam slammed political parties who seem reluctant to pass the Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. He said, “The Congress and UPA government is not giving their best efforts for a strong Lokpal Bill.” He added that the Bill shouldn’t be made in haste and it should be discussed rationally.
Besides, Abhishek Bachchan too came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare and said he would support anyone who is fighting for corruption.

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MALAIKA, SONAM KAPOOR JOIN SAROJ KHAN ON DANCE REALITY SHOW

Bollywood divas Sonam Kapoor and Malaika Arora Khan have joined eminent choreographer Saroj Khan in ‘Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan’ dance reality show.
The show which is creating a lot of buzz will feature Sonam Kapoor and Malaika Arora Khan dancing to her steps.

Speaking to media about their own favourites, Sonam Kapoor named Shri Devi, Madhuri Dikshit and Malaika Arora Khan as her favourite dancers.

Meanwhile Saroj Khan said that she has been a teacher to Sonam Kapoor who has danced to her steps.
Saroj Khan is known to be strict towards her students at the reality shows and only time will tell if these two actresses will be treated in the same manner or not

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VIVEK OBEROI ALL SET TO ROCK NEW YEAR EVE BASH

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is all set to shake a leg at the New Year eve bash at Country Club in Mumbai.
The actor said he was elated as it was his first ever performance during the New Year eve in Mumbai.
The actor said he would perform on a medley of all the hit songs of his films that had especially been created for the show.
Vivek said he hoped that the audience would love his performance.


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MAKING OF MOVIE ‘PLAYERS’

Bollywood heist flick ‘Players’ is all set to hit screens on Friday (January 06).The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor and Bipasha Basu in the lead roles.
‘Players’ is  based upon Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Italian Job’ which was released in 2003.  The film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Aftab Shivdasani , Sikander Kher and Omi Vaidya among others.

It has been directed by Abbas-Mustan and the music has been scored by Pritam. The lyrics have been penned by Ashish Pandit.
It will be the first release of the year 2012.

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