Very special day in Bollywood actress Rekha, turns 55

Very special day in Bollywood actress Rekha, turns 55

Bollywood actress Rekha is one of the all time greatest actress of bollywood. Actress Rekha, who turns 55 today. She acted in more than 150 films in bollywood.

The daughter of south star Gemini Ganesan, Rekha started as the ugly duckling in her first film Sawan Bhadon in 1970. She once was and inspires the current actresses.

Actress Rekha's memorable movies in Bollywood : Sawan Bhadon (1970), Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972), Gora Aur Kala (1972), Dharma (1973), Kahani Kismat Ki (1973), Namak Haraam (1973), Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974), Dharam Karam (1975), Dharam Karam (1975), Dharmatma (1975), Aakraman (1975), Do Anjaane (1976), Santan (1976), Kabeela (1976), Alaap (1977), Khoon Pasina (1977), Immaan Dharam (1977).

Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978), Ghar (1978), Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1978), Prem Bandhan (1979), Kartavya (1979), Suhaag (1979), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Jaani Dushman (1979), Aanchal (1980), Judaai (1980), Kali Ghata (1980), Jal Mahal (1980), Khubsoorat (1980), Agreement (1980), Kalyug (1980), Silsila (1981), Umrao Jaan (1981).

Baseraa (1981), Ek Hi Bhool (1981), Vijeta (1982), Jeevan Dhaara (1982), Nishaan (1983),) Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983), Agar Tum Na Hote (1983), Mrs. Neena Mehra/Mrs. Radha Bedi, Bindiya Chamkegi (1984), Utsav (1984), Faasle (1985), Musafir (1986), Locket (1986), Pyar Ki Jeet (1987), Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), Ijaazat (1988), Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), Bhrashtachar (1989), Phool Bane Angaray (1991), Madam X (1994), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Kama Sutra: A Tale Of Love (1996).

She also won the National Award for Umrao Jaan.

Last seen in a cameo for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Om Shanti Om (2007), industry insiders have often spoken of Rekha as a “capable, disciplined actress with immense range, ability and mastery of precise detail

The best form of flattery is criticism' – Rani Mukherjee

Rani Mukherjee, Bollywood's 'Queen of Hearts' becomes the 'Queen of Dance' as she dons the role of a judge in Sony Entertainment Television's Dance Premier League, produced by Cineyug.

Wearing a golden sari with maroon border that beautifully reflected on her dusky skin, Rani did not have to make any effort to blow the breath out of every sane guy in the vicinity. Unabashed even after making the press wait for more than two hours Rani brazenly went on to answer its questions after making a statement of apology for 'the slight delay'.

Over to Rani…

What is the criterion of your judgment of the contestants?
I'm gonna judge them on their passion for dancing, their level of performance. Basically I'm the voice of the people.

What is the importance of dance in your life?
I think dance is something which I have in me right from childhood. I love dancing. I'm very very passionate about dancing and that's the reason why I've learnt Manipuri and Odissi. But I like all forms of dancing (irrespective of my training). When I see somebody dance I'm just charmed into a statue…I just can't take my eyes off that person. Dancing is something which is so beautiful, something that gives a lot of happiness to your soul. Dancing is everything to me! I consider dance and music as two synonyms for me.

Do you think there is scope for classical dance in the present world?
We are trying to include classical dance in DPL. Dance Premier League is representative of all the zones in India - North, South, East, West, Central and NRIs. I'm hoping classical dance is also featured.

Your last film 'Dil Bole Hadippa' was heavily panned by the critics. Why?
You know that question would best suit the critics (laughs). the best form of flattery is criticism, if you're so important that people are criticizing you, it means you as an individual make a difference. I think you should take criticism… not in a light way… but in a way so as to make a change in yourself…in a positive way. You should take it in a way that's gonna help you…work better and do better. If somebody criticizes somebody else on their work…then I think they are just trying to say that we love you and we want you to improve and work harder.

Will there be a 'Judges' performance in this whole show?
No, I think Sony might not be able to afford it after what they've already gotten me onto this show for (laughs). So that's a little dicey question right now.

Can we regard your involvement with DPL as the start of many more on television?
Yes, absolutely! (Smiles)

But don't you think you've delayed your arrival on the small screen just a tad bit?
You cannot arrive immediately on television…it always takes time. (laughs) Television is a medium which reaches out to more that 50 million people. There are a lot of audiences out there who don't prefer to visit the theatre but instead enjoy getting entertained within the confines of their cozy homes. So this is a very good medium to connect to my millions of fans who've given me so much love. But I was just waiting for a chance where I share my interests too. So here its dance and it was but natural that I take this offer up.

How long did it take you to take your decision?
I would say about 127 hours … and 30 minutes… and…. 21 seconds.

Are you going to be 'khadoos' on the show?
No no… I'm not going to be that! (laughs) Like I said I'm the voice of the junta. That is the reason why I've been invited on this show. Because to evaluate the technicalities we have trained choreographers as the judges. What's the position of hands, are the toes pointed enough …all these will be judged by professionals like Shiamak Davar. I'll be seeing the performance like an ordinary person. I'll just see if I'm enjoying the performance… but whether I'm 'khadoos' or not you'll come to know when you watch the first episode.

What serials do you watch on television?
I will not say that because then I'll have to diplomatically say all the serials I watch are on Sony. That's a personal thing for me…what I do in my bedroom and what I watch in my bedroom.

But what kind of shows?
Dance based shows.

Lastly, tomorrow is Mr. Bachchan's birthday. Would you like to wish him?
I would like to wish Amit uncle a 'Very Very Happy Birthday'. He is one of my all time favorite stars and once again, I wish you a very happy birthday uncle!

Lily Allen og Donovan

Donovan ønsker at Allen skal opptre sammen med ham når han legger ut på turne neste år.
– Klart jeg liker Lily Allen og alle de unge gutta og jentene som dukker opp med sine egne sanger. Jeg elsker sangere og låtskrivere. Det ville vært flott å opptre med henne, sier han til BANG Showbiz.
Han håper nå at de to kan turnere sammen.
– Jeg vil komme med en åpen invitasjon til unge låtskrivere i hovedstedene i verden som jeg skal spille i, til å opptre med meg på scenen – så jeg kan få vist fram hva de driver med, sier han.
Donovan kan også avsløre at han foretrekker å arbeide med kvinnelige musikere og ser fram til å oppdage nye talenter når han legger ut på veien.
– Jeg samarbeider stort sett med jenter på grunn av gudinneaspektet. Jenter fungerer bedre med meg enn gutta. Det er mange rundt om i verden som jeg er sikker på at jeg kommer til å oppdage, sier han.
Donovan – som var venn med The Beatles da de var på toppen – mottok tirsdag prisen BMI Icon-utmerkelsen for sitt låtskrivertalent under utdelingen av BMI London Awards. (ANB-NTB

FIRST READ ON PEP: Gretchen Barretto and Pops Fernandez are the subject of threatening text messages

May text messages na kumakalat ngayon sa ilang showbiz circles na nakarating sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kahapon. Umuusok ang tono ng text at binabanggit dito ang mga pangalang "Gretchen," "Pops," "Ana," "Dodie," at "Senator Miriam Defensor."

Sinasabi ng text na "may konting katotohanan sa sinasabi ni Senator Miriam Defensor" tungkol umano sa mga artistang may "percentage ng komisyon sa road safety at road works ng mga raket ni Dodie."

Nang pagtagni-tagniin ng PEP ang mga praseng ito, nabuo namin na ang tinutukoy ng mga ito ay ang isinusulong na hearing ni Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago laban kay Rodolfo "Dody" Puno, dating executive director ng Road Board.

Ang Road Board ay nasa ilalim ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), at ang DPWH ay isa sa pinagtutuunan ng pansin ng Economic Affairs Committee ng Senado, na pinamumunuan ni Miriam Santiago, mula pa noong Setyembre ng taong ito.

Dahil binanggit ang "Gretchen" at "Pops," tinumbok naming ang aktres na si Gretchen Barretto at Concert Queen na si Pops Fernandez ang tinutukoy ng text, lalo pa't sinasabi sa text na "artista" ang dalawa at alam sa showbiz circles na ang dalawa ay malapit sa isa't isa. Dagdag dito, minsan nang na-link si Gretchen kay Dody, at si Pops ay matagal nang kaibigan ni Dody.

Mula roon, madali nang tukuyin na ang "Ana" ay si Ana Abiera, ang matalik na kaibigan nina Gretchen at Pops, at kaibigan din ni Dody. Base sa text mismo, si Ana ang pinadalhan ng text na ito.

Malinaw na idinadawit ng text sender sina Gretchen at Pops sa kontrobersiyang ito. Ayon sa text message, "nakikikomisyon" daw ang dalawang artista sa mga road projects na isinasagawa ni Dody.

KUMPLETONG TEXT. Narito ang kabuuan ng tatlong text message na diumano'y ipinadala kay Ana sa mga petsang hindi pa natutukoy:

Unang text: "Kung meron mas malala kaysa sa mga bagyo na pinagdaanan ng bansa natin is that may konting katotohanan sa sinasabi ni Sen. Miriam Defensor pati ang mga artistang sina Gretchen Baretto at Pops Fernandez ay kasama na nakikikomisyon sa mga proyekto. Mas matindi pa sa buwaya ang mga ito at pati source ng pinahanap nila ay na-123 nila. Kung ebidensya ang pagbabatayan mismong sulat kamay ni Gretchen ang percentage ng komisyon sa road safety at road works ng mga raket ni Dodie.

"Alam ni Gretchen at Pops kung sino ako. Matagal akong nananahimik at nagpapagaling pero ayaw nila akong tantanan. Puwes sa senado kami magkikita. Wala akong kinakatakutan kahit sino pa. Alam ko Ana na humingi kayo ng 500k na advance sa Serena kasama mo si Gretchen. I recorded my conversation with Jenny Munar.

Pangalawang text: "Pakisabi sa dalawa mong alaga, mga putang ina sila! Hindi ko sila tatantanan at hindi ko sila uurungan. Mismong tatay ko binaril ko, mismong anak ko hindi ko inuurungan. Sino sa tingin nyo kayo? Gusto kong malaman kung gaano kayo katapang. Nananahimik ang buhay ko pa-letter-letter pa kayo. Antayin ninyo ang sagot ko.

Pangatlong text: "Tingnan ko lang kung anong presinto kayo ni Dodie babagsak sa mga raket ninyo."

GRETCHEN SA TELEPONO. Nakausap ng PEP editor-in-chief na si Jo-Ann Maglipon si Gretchen Barretto kagabi. Tinanong ni Jo-Ann kung alam nito ang tungkol sa texts na kumakalat.

Inamin ni Gretchen na nakarating na sa kanya ang mga text na tinutukoy namin. Kumakalat na nga raw ang mga ito. Kinumpirma rin niyang ipinadala ang mga ito kay Ana Abiera, at sinabi nitong ang nagpadala ng maiinit na text ay si Mikaela Bilbao.

Si Mikaela Bilbao ay may-ari ng Philosophy by Mikaela Advanced Aesthetic Center, isang beauty and wellness clinic. Naging endorser ng Philosophy si Pops, kasama sina Ruffa Gutierrez at Rufa Mae Quinto. Nag-pose si Pops kasama ang isang malaking ahas para sa billboard ng naturang clinic. Endorser ngayon ng Philosophy si Nadia Montenegro.

Kamakailan lang ay boluntaryong nag-bow out si Mikaela sa Celebrity Duets, ang celebrity singing contest ng GMA-7, dahil daw sa "stress." Isa siya sa siyam na napili para sa contest, na ini-launch ng GMA-7 sa isang malaking press conference sa Annabel's restaurant.

Ito ang pahayag ni Gretchen sa PEP: "Mikaela came to us around February or March this year. Mikaela is a friend of Pops and Ana. Ipakilala raw namin siya kay Dody kasi may contractor siyang kaibigan na gustong ilapit. 'You hook me up with him,' sabi niya. At sinabi niyang may 25 percent to 30 percent daw kaming commission."

Sa pagpapatuloy ni Gretchen: "But nothing prospered. We didn't get anything. The project never happened. Pero eto ngayon siya na nagte-threaten ng kung anu-ano. Gusto ko siyang ipa-blotter at kasuhan. I'm consulting with lawyers now."

Naging maiksi lang ang panayam ng PEP kay Gretchen. Hindi nailinaw ang pinagsimulan ng isyung ito: ano ang motibo ni Mikaela, ano ang proyektong pinag-uusapan, ano ang role nila sa mga business deals ni Dody Puno, ano ang pinagmulan ng gulo.

Ang sabi ni Gretchen, "I will discuss this with you. But it has to be a sit-down interview. This is a long one. And it would be best to have Pops and Ana there."

I want to kidnap Brad Pitt: Dia Mirza

DiaBollywood actress Dia Mirza is a huge fan of Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt and the actress, who plays the character of femme fatale in Acid Factory, says she would love to kidnap Pitt if given a chance.
The 27-year-old actress was in the national capital to promote her upcoming film Acid Factory alongwith Channel V's latest reality show Kidnap. While fielding questions at the promotional event, Mirza was asked whom she would like to kidnap if she got a chance. "Brad Pitt is the most gorgeous man on earth, I would like to kidnap him if given a chance. I would lock him up and grill him with questions," said Mirza. The actress thinks that a reality show reveals the real-self of an actor to the audience, and would love to be a part of one sometime.
"But, if I do ever participate any show on television, it would be something really great," said Mirza. Talking about the similarity between the show and the film, Mirza said, "There is a strong synergy between show and the film's story, since there is a kidnap involved and there is a mystery to be solved too."
Mirza has shed her girl-next-door image in this out and out action flick which is scheduled for release on October 9. The film, directed by Suparn Verma, has the likes of Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani and Danny Denzongpa playing major roles.

Top Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek appear on Oprah

Bollywood is one of the biggest film industries in the world, and Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan rule this particular roost. Bollywood is well known for producing 3 hours films with plenty of action, tears, bright colors, dancing and singing. Of late Bollywood has attracted models and actors from other countries and has influenced some major Hollywood productions such as Moulin Rouge. In turn, some Bollywood celebrities have also been crossing over to Hollywood. We talked about Mallika Sherawat recently, who starring in the Jennfer Lynch "Hisss" coming out soon. Aishwarya Rai is another actress who has been active in Hollywood, not too long after she was crowned Miss World in 1994. We have seen her in Pink Panther 2 most recently, but her biggest US hit was probably Bride and Prejudice. Abhishek has not appeared in major Hollywood movies, but both his parents are famous Bollywood actors. Ash and Abhi as they are called, were both well known actors when they married in 2007.
Ash and Abhi were recently invited to Oprah for a personal television interview. During that interview, when they were asked about their love story, Abhi said, "I was filming in New York for a movie," he says. "And I used to stand on the balcony of my hotel room and wish that, 'One day, wouldn't it be nice if I was together with her, married.'" Much later, when they were actually a couple, they came back to New York City for the premiere of a movie "Guru", and Abhi proposed to her on the same balcony.
About a possible pregnancy, Aishwarya said "I have been proclaimed pregnant already a couple of times. I'm like, 'Okay, is that a hint?'" she says. "People would be watching every little bulge, and I'm like, "Oh my God. If you're not in shape, you're pregnant."
Oprah also asked them about their living arrangements - as they stay with Abhi's parents. "It's normal," Ash says. "It's absolutely natural to us. … I lived with my parents before we got married, so it's a natural thing." Oprah told them she agreed that it was absolutely normal and that she appreciated it. Drawbacks ? Well, they did not say it was a drawback but one of the rules set by Abhi's mom (Jaya) is that if they are all in the city they have to have one meal a day together.

Actor Hopper admitted to hospital

Easy Rider star Dennis Hopper has been taken to hospital with flu-like symptoms, according to his publicist.
The 73-year-old was examined at a New York clinic after complaining of stomach ailments associated with flu.
The Hollywood actor was forced to pull out of a number of interviews to promote his new US TV serial Crash.
Hopper plays music producer Ben Cendars in the drama, an adaptation of the film which was the winner of the best picture Oscar at the 2006 Oscars.
No further details of his condition have been given.
The Oscar-nominated actor is also an accomplished writer, director and artist.
His best-known films include Blue Velvet, Apocalypse Now and Easy Rider, for which he gained an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay.