Hrithik to act in Hollywood remake

While the buzz is going on over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’, another news has cropped in the circle about Hrithik Roshan’s next.

Sources have it that Vishal Bhardwaj is gearing up to bring a remake of Academy Award winning movie, ‘The Departed’. Hrithik will be playing the character played by Leonardo Di Caprio in the English version. Said a source, “Vishal has got Hrithik’s dates from June after the actor finishes shooting for Sanjay Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’. So far only he has been cast. He plays Leo’s role and so he will have to hone his martial arts skills and gun-totting abilities by taking special classes from professionals.”

The untitled movie will be set in Mumbai and Vishal Bhardwaj is said to be maintaining the original storyline. Hrithik will be featured as a rough-tough undercover cop in this one. The actor is currently recovering from a knee injury and on doctor’s advice, is keeping away from risky actions. Once he is fit, Hrithik will be taking the professional training to try out the stunts in the movie.

Rub your palms, people! We’ll wait for this one!!

Mallika Sherawat’s Hollywood fun continues

At a private screening of new American film THE MESSENGER hosted by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson at the agency representing her film HISSS (William Morris Entertainment), Mallika Sherawat, and Sean Penn, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, John C. Reilly, “Beastie Boy” Adam Yauch, Jeremy Piven, Kelsey Grammer, network TV show host Jimmy Kimmel and a handful of other select guests got a sneak preview of the dramatic casualties-of-war film starring Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster.

Paparazzi photographers snapped away at the Bollywood star as she made her way to the reception held afterwards across the street at Beverly Hills hotspot Prego. Inside, sources claim that Miss Sherawat was seen mingling with the other stars, and exchanged telephone numbers with Mr. Penn, the two-time Oscar Winner for Best Actor.

Mallika and her Hollywood posse were then spotted leaving the scene to meet “CEO of Hip-Hop” Russell Simmons across town at the famed Chateau Marmont, where Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, producer David Permut, Lionsgate Films studio honcho Mike Pastornek, music mogul Andre Harrell and others gathered in support of the film PRECIOUS after its premiere at the American Film Institute film festival.

At the Chateau, Mallika was seen chatting with Oprah and receiving a hug and blessing from the American icon for the former�s new film venture shooting soon in Los Angeles.

Asin says no to Ashutosh

Mumbai: After the disaster of London Dreams Asin (who is just two movie old in Bollywood) seems to become more conscious about her career.

According to the latest report, the actress was offered to act in Ashutosh Gowariker’s next project,‘Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se’, where she was supposed to act opposite to Abhisekh Bachchan.

But she has turned down the proposal citing date problems. It is also in the news that she was very much excited to work with the Bollywood’s most popular director, Ashutosh Gowariker.

The actress did not find the script very interesting.

Though, everything behind the story is the script only, but it seems that the actors have stared loosing faith on Ashutosh after his last debacle of ‘whats your rashi.”

By Rupsa Das

Aladin scores high on VFX

The story of Aladin is legendary and the characters of Genie and Jasmine known worldwide. This is why it requires courage for a film maker to set the film in contemporary times and come up with his own take on their relationship. Film maker Sujoy Ghosh does exactly that as he gets his imagination go wild and spins a tale that ends up relating the past, present and future of these characters

And while Eros International’s Aladin has already worked its charm with the younger audiences, what stands apart for the film is the VFX and special effects that have been receiving rave responses from critics and audiences alike. Most of the film is shot against a green wall which makes Aladin quite heavy on VFX and special effects.

Created by EyeQube Studios, the visuals belong to never-seen-before kinds, with a whole new imaginary world of ‘Khwaish’ being created that gives a beautiful visual appeal to the film. Looking at some of the funnier moments, kids were left in splits when a donkey’s head replaces that of Riteish’s, his guitar turns into a frog and he is thrown in air either after being turned into a balloon or due to electrocution.

The second half of the film is also replete with stunning effects when action and thrills take centre stage and the best of VFX is unveiled. With its superior VFX and impressive visual effects, looks like ‘Aladin’ has set new benchmarks in Bollywood!

Katrina Kaif, the actor, returns

She was one of the shining spots in BLUE, albeit in a small role. And now Katrina Kaif is all set to be seen as a leading lady in as many as two films this November – AJAB PREM KI GHAJAB KAHANI and DE DANA DAN.

For someone who was written off after working with Amitabh Bachchan in as many as two films at an early stage of her career – BOOM and SARKAR – Katrina is one of the strongest contenders today for the Top-3 spots which is currently being occupied by Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai.

Now with AJAB PREM…. and DE DANA DAN, she is enjoying the best of both worlds. While in the former she is paired with the hottest new entrant in the industry, Ranbir Kapoor, who has recently regaled audiences with WAKE UP SID, in the latter she has Akshay Kumar for company with whom she has already delivered five consecutive successful films.

Even though official confirmation is yet awaited on the newer films that she has signed, Katrina is pretty much having a secure 2010 for her with much anticipated RAJNEETI round the corner. With NEW YORK showcasing her acting potential quite well, this political drama/thriller by Prakash Jha should further consolidate her position in the industry which is desperately looking for some fresh faces to make a mark.

Meanwhile, it would be interesting to see how Katrina, who was once labelled as a non-actor, gets the right mannerisms and body language once seen in comedies like AJAB PREM KI GHAJAB KAHANI and DE DANA DAN.

Miss Oops Pedicure in a Bottle

Miss Oops Pedicure in a Bottle Are your heels constantly snagging your hose?  Could builders use your feet to sand furniture? Well if you don’t have time for that pampered pedicure pick me up. Miss Oops Pedicure In  A Bottle saves the day. This all-in-one treatment exfoliates, smoothes, and hydrates rough tootsies. One generous dollop of its shea butter, salicyclic acid, peppermint, menthol, and lavender formulas gives a silky, not slippery-greasy feel.

 

Directions: Apply twice a day until you an no longer sand furniture with your feet. Then apply as needed.

Family bid farewell to Richardson

A private funeral service has been held for actress Natasha Richardson who died after a skiing accident.

Husband Liam Neeson was among the pallbearers who carried her coffin into a small church in upstate New York.

The actor arrived with their sons Micheal, 13, and Daniel, 12, and Richardson’s mother Vanessa Redgrave and sister Joely Richardson.

After a private wake on Friday her coffin was driven to the Hudson Valley farmhouse she shared with her family.

Graveside ceremony

It was emblazoned with an Irish claddagh symbol, signifying love, friendship and loyalty.

From the acting profession, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the mourners at the service, which was held at St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Millbrook, 90 miles north of New York city.

After a graveside ceremony, Richardson was buried in a cemetery close to her maternal grandmother, Rachel Kempson, who died while visiting her granddaughter and Neeson in 2003.

Instead of flowers, Richardson’s family asked for donations to be made to the amfAR foundation for Aids research.

The 45-year-old English-born actress, whose father Tony Richardson died of complications from the disease in 1991, was a long-time supporter of the charity and served on its board of trustees for the last three years of her life.

On Thursday the New York medical examiner’s office said Richardson died of epidural haematoma caused by a blunt impact to the head.

Richardson died in a New York hospital last Wednesday after being injured in a fall during a skiing lesson at the resort of Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada.

Doctors said she might have survived had she received immediate treatment.

Theatres in London’s West End and on Broadway dimmed their lights in tribute to the respected stage actress on Thursday and Friday night.

 

Broadway’s tribute to Richardson

Broadway theatres dimmed their lights on Thursday in honour of the actress Natasha Richardson, who died this week following a skiing accident in Canada.

The lights went down at 2000 EST (0000 GMT), the traditional starting time for evening performances in New York.

The city’s medical examiner’s office said on Thursday night that Richardson had died of epidural haematoma caused by a blunt impact to the head.

Doctors said she might have survived had she received immediate treatment.

According the the medical examiner’s office, funeral arrangements will be made by the Greenwich Village Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Instead of flowers, Richardson’s family have asked donations be made to the amfAR foundation for AIDS research.

The actress, whose father Tony Richardson died of complications from the disease in 1991, was a long-time supporter of the charity and served on its board of trustees for the last three years of her life.

 

Britney’s ex ordered to stay away

Britney Spears father has taken out a restraining order against the singer’s ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, telling him to stay away from her for three years.

Mr Ghalib is a photographer who was involved with the star at the start of 2008, around the time she spent time in hospital and lost custody of her sons.

Her father, Jamie Spears, took over her welfare in February 2008 and fans have since seen a dramatic recovery.

She is now two weeks into a three-month tour, which ends in the UK in June.

Mr Ghalib must have no physical, e-mail or phone contact with the star, her parents or her two sons until March 2012.

The order was brought by Mr Spears and approved by Judge Aviva Bobb at Los Angeles Superior Court during a brief hearing on Wednesday.

Mr Spears has also sought to protect his daughter from her former self-styled manager Sam Lutfi.

Court documents said they had tried to undermine Mr Spears’ control over the 27-year-old singer’s affairs