Vidya Balan's 'Kahaani' wins Best Film award in Fiji

Vidya Balan starrer 'Kahaani' has been named the best film at the International Film
Festival in Fiji.
The two-week long film festival, which was partnered with Indian High Commission and organised by Fiji National University and Film Fiji, was held in Labasa.
According to an Indian HC statement today, the Festival had opened with the screening of 'Kahaani'. Over 250 entries were received and out of which about 125 films were screened in Suva and other cities, it said.

The Indian feature and documentary films were also a part of festival where 'Kahaani' received the award in 'Best Film' category.
Director Rajkumar Hirani received 'Best Director' award for his film 'Three Idiots'. A special Jury Best Film award was given to 'Kumavatara', Directed by Girish Kasarawalli and best Documentary Film was given to Urban Ox by AK Bir.
In the Short Film category, the award was given to 'Nirvana & Beyond', directed by Juhi Sinha. Other feature films included 'Sarkar', 'Der Brand', 'My Wedding and other secrets', 'Leaving Baghdad', 'Busong', 'Kashmir Ki Kali', 'Sholay', 'Blush', 'Hum', 'Little Big Soldier', 'Koko the Ghost' and 'Zameer'.
The Fiji Film Festival featured a range of diverse international and local film entries including French, Russian, Middle Eastern films, Bollywood blockbusters and Bengali classics as well.
These films were screened from all over the country from October 5 to 18

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Spicy Actress South Film Industry :Nidhi Subbaiah

Contant To Screen India : The name of my character in Ajab Gazabb Love is Madhvi Singh Chouhan. She’s a kind and free-spirited girl working for an NGO, who despises the rich and stands up for what is right. It is this very quality that leads to a series of comical situations.
Casting Coup
I was shooting for a South Indian film when my manager called me informing me about this movie, and well, the next thing I know is I’m in a meeting with Vashuji (Bhagnani) and auditioning for the role.
Stepping Stone
Prior to Ajab Gazabb Love, I have acted in several Kannada movies. I have done quite a few television commercials as well for brands like Fair & Lovely, Sunsilk, Nescafe and Nokia amongst others.

First Shot
My first scene in the movie was one of the most difficult I have shot for. It was an emotional moment, in which I am supposed to be crying in front of Kirron Kher. I remember stepping into Mehboob Studios all nervous and anxious. Kirronji was a great help, she encouraged me and made me feel at ease.
Stumbling Block
Hurdles? Surprisingly, none at all. Shooting for this film was like a breeze, the environment on set was fun and even though it sounds clichéd, we were like one big family and I hope the camaraderie will show on the screen as well.
Lessons Learnt
This movie has taught me the importance and value of team effort. It is very important for a team to have fun and bond together. That’s how working in this film was. There was no overwhelming sense of hierarchy and everyone put in their best. It is not an actor’s film or a director’s film, it’s about the entire team as a whole.
Matinee Idols
Mr Bachchan, without a doubt! He is such a disciplined person and humble, in spite of all that he has achieved. It was one of his tweets that inspired me the most, where he was talking about a difficult scene he had to shoot the next day— reading it was like a testimony of his humility. I really hope I can imbibe some of his qualities.
Future Projects
Nothing really, There are a few scripts which I’m reading. I want to wait for the movie to release before I sign any other film. Besides acting, I would be pursuing my passion for singing as well.

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Movie "Murder 3" Another Blockbuster in Mahesh Bhatt Camp

Vishesh Film's Murder 3,that is currently under produciton in Mumbai, is set to release early next year. Mukesh Bhatt Confirmed, "We would like to release mumbai Murder 3 on February 15." This third installment in Murder series is directed by debutant by debutant Vishes Bhatt.

The  shooting HNY is scheduled to start in December. Starring Randeep Hooda who plays a photographer, Aditi Rao Hydari and pakistani actress Sara Loren also known as Mona Lizza, Murder 3 has been shot in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Parineeti Chopra thinking About movie "Happy New Year"

There is a strong buzz that Parineeti Chopra is being considered for Farah Khan's Happy New year. parineeti impressed crotics and the audience alike with er spirited performacnes in her film Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and Ishaqzaade. there is a godo chance that she could be finalised for the fun-filed capper to be made in typical farah style. 

According to Farah only shah Rukh Khan and Boman Irani have been confirmed for the cast, but reportedly Abhishek Bachchan has also been finalised. John Abraham who was part of the cast has opted out of the venture.

The  shooting HNY is scheduled to start in December.

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Surprise about Main Lead Role in Movie "Son Of Sardar" :Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawala is Happy to be working with sanjay Dutt and Tanuja in Son of Sardar as the three share a long association. All of them were part of the action thriller Safari in 1999. In Safari, Tanjua ji played my mother and Sanjay dutt, my love interest. it was good to be working together after 13 years. while safari took eight years to complete, all of us laugh about the fact that son of sardar only took eight months," Says Juhi who again plays Dutt's love interest in the film.

What excites her ever more is that she is part of a comedy and a big-budget venturde after a long time. "For a while, I have been doing serious film like I Am in SOS. In fact, when Ajay Devgn came to me with the film he said that he could only imagine me in the role, and I promptly agreed to be a part of it," chirps the actress.

Set in Punjab, the film is about two punjabi families and the story spans over four days. The cast also includes ajay devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjan Bajwa, Mukul Dev and Vindu Dara Singh. Presented by Viacom 18 in association with Eros International, it is produced by Ajay Devgn and directed by Ashwni Dhir. SOS release on November 13.

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Deepika Padukone Lead Role Yash Raj Banner's Movie "Gunday"

There is a strong buzz that it is Deepika Padukone who could be part of Yash Raj Films, Gunday. The film which is being helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar who had made his directorial debut with Mere Brother ki Dulhan has Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor playing the lead. Earlier it was reported that it was katrina Kaif who woild be playign hte leading lady in the period fim set int he 70s and 80s to be shot in Kolkata and Mumbai. But now we hear that Katrina who is already part of three YRF films, Ek the Tiger Whcih released in August, Jab Tak Hain Jaan which released this Diwali and Dhoom 3 which is currently being shot in Chicago was unsure about doing the fourth one with the YRF banner.

And reportedly, Deepika Padukone is the next choice. In fact the actress is alredy on a roll with serveral big banners under his belf. She has her kitty full with Ayaan Mukherji's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Sanay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela, Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express, has just complated the Shooting of Abbas Mastan's Race2. Contant to Screen india

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YouTube and Google Banned Movie "Innocence of Muslims" In India

The Bombay High Court recently directed the state and government to file a reply to a petition and raises the issues of the controversial anti-islam film Innocence of Muslim.

The petition has been filed by a local congress member Ameen mustafa Idrisi, who said the film has hurt the religious feelings of Muslim through its depiction of prophet Mohammed. 

'The film has evoked sharp reactions, including violent protest, across the world after it released on the Internet. The petition seeks action against google and YouTube under sections of the IPC and the Information technology Act 2000.

the directive came after public prosecutor Revati Mohite-Dere told the court that an FIR has been filed in the case and investigations are on. Dere also noted that several sites has been blocked and in some cases recommendation has been received from the cyber cell of the police. the case has been kept for hearing after two weeks.

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Imtiaz Ali's Another Blockbuster Movie "Dekha Indian Circus" Coming January 2013

Imtiaz Ali Who is the presenter of Dekh Indian Circus will be presenting and promoting the film which will open the new Jersey INdepending South Asian Cine Fest 2012 on October 5 Ali, who saw the film, was impressed by the story, which is based in Rajasthan and Portrays the tribulations of a poor family. At the present the movie is being screened at various internaitona film festival where it has received rave reviews. 

the award winning feature film is directed by Mangesh Hadawale and stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee in leading roles. Produced by Anil lad, Chirag Shah and Mahavir Jain Under the banner of sundail Pictures, the film is set to release in India in January 2013.

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Director Sanjay's Movie "Kismat Love Paisa" Re-launching

Sanjay Khanduri, who is returning with 'Kismat Love Paisa Delhi' five years after making his directorial debut with 'Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local', says the new film will be a re-launch for Vivek Oberoi, Mallika Sherawat and himself.
"Today good scripts can make an actor into a superstar. The Vivek and Mallika combination will surely thrill people. We knew that that their pairing would look good; these are two firebrands coming together to create some spark. This will be re-launch film for Vivek, Mallika as well as me," the director said.
Sanjay said that KLPD, starring Vivek as a 25-year-old boy, promises to showcase that side of Vivek which hasn't been seen for long now.

"Vivek has been seen as a gangster as well as biopic characters. However his potential as a lover-boy hasn't been tapped till date. He is a good actor and has a lot of spunk in him. Even before starting the film's shoot when I met him, he came across this nice friendly guy. Now after working with him I can proudly say that this naughty and romantic role of Lucky has suited him well," Sanjay said.

Though just like his debut film 'Ek Chalis...', even KLPD is set in one night and is about a youngster on the run, it promises to be far edgier than the Abhay Deol starrer.

"We wanted this film to be really edgy and commercial. The endeavour was to set an example where we could make an edgy film which also did well commercially. KLPD was designed that way. The final product is a revelation for me because it was always a challenge to set a film in one night, create a new genre and then make something commercially viable." While 'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' was set in Mumbai, KLPD has a Delhi base to it.

"I was raring to make a film on Delhi. When I made 'Ek Chalis....', my budget was restricted. Also, I had to keep the narrative pretty much real time. This time around I had a good budget and also a little more powerful starcast. That allowed me to go all out and shoot the film in a place where I was born and brought up. I could afford to get the perfect ambience on screen."

There is an ensemble cast playing interesting characters as well other than the lead pair of Vivek and Mallika. While Ashutosh Rana plays a Jat baddie with a humorous streak to him, there are others like Anshuman Jha, Navin Kaushik and Bobby Vats playing important roles as well with Neha Dhupia in a cameo.

"KLPD indeed has some unique characters, situations and locations though on a much bigger scale, which is going to be the film's USP," said Sanjay.

Now that his KLPD is releasing, the director said there wouldn't be a big gap for his next film which he intends to mount sooner than later.

"Now I have to make one film every 1-1.5 years. I would continue to be choosy about picking right people for my films. Now KLPD should speak for me as it would allow the right people to come forward so that I can share scripts of my films in future."

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Vivek Oberoi as Negative Role in "Krrish 3" Movie

Actor Vivek Oberoi, who would be a part of upcoming sequel of 'Krrish' as the main baddie, says he loves playing negative characters.
Vivek has played characters with grey shades in 'Company' and 'Shootout at Lokhandwala'.
"I love villain characters...they are so exciting to play. They are so different and challenging. I have played roles with grey shades, but this character in `Krrish 3' is completely black, I am a villain and I am loving it," said Vivek.
'Krrish 3' will continue the story of Rohit Mehra and his superhero son Krrish, after 'Koi...Mil Gaya' and 'Krrish', both of which were hits.
Vivek plays the main villain in 'Krrish 3', against Hrithik. "My role in the film is something that I have never done earlier. Audience will get to see a different side of me in the film. I must say that 'Krrish 3 is a role of a lifetime...of a twisted villain. I had fun doing the film."
It is his first film with Hrithik. "Hrithik is so cool guy. We grew up together, we used to cycle when we were kids. With 'Krrish 3' we were bonding all over again, reconnecting. We used to hang out, go to gym, have dinner together. Even when he was not shooting he used to come on the sets, just to hang out, to help me with the body language...scenes," Vivek said.
Directed by Rakesh Roshan, 'Krrish 3' also stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangna Ranaut, Shaurya Chauhan, and is reportedly set to release in Diwali next year.
Vivek is also looking forward to his another upcoming film: 'Kismat Love Paisa Dilli' directed by Sanjay Khanduri of 'Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local' fame. For the first time, Vivek will be seen opposite Mallika Sherawat.
"It is a comic thriller. We have used the language that youth uses today and approach certain issues but in a fun way. We have tried to tap the current issues in a satirical way. The film is about what all can happen with a guy in one night in Delhi," Vivek said.
The film releases on October 5.
Talking about his character, Vivek said, "I play an ordinary guy who is not a hero, he is sort of cheap, naughty and excited Delhi guy. I was very nervous because I had not done this kind of role earlier."
He said he took efforts to acquire the 'Delhi lingo'.
"I spent time with Delhi University and hostel guys to learn all those words....vocabulary, to start talking like that," he said. Contant By Screen India

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan: Shah Rukh Khan's new song 'Challa' released

Contant To Screen India :Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, who is making his directorial debut with Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' is one of the most talked about films of this year. 'Challa', the first song from the film is also out. Chopra has collaborated with Gulzar and AR Rahman for the music of the film.

The title ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ is a line from the famous climax song of ‘Sholay’, where Basanti dances in front of Gabbar Singh to save Veeru’s life. This movie, however, is a love story based in modern times, with Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. The movie, which is regarded as Chopra’s comeback venture after ‘Veer Zaara’ in 2000, will see a Diwali release. The film will hit the screens on November 13, 2012.

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Salman Khan Come Back as Real Hero The "Dabangg 2"

Content to Screen India :  'Dabangg 2', says he has recreated Salman Khan's larger than life persona for the 2010 action film's sequel in order to relate with the audience. Arbaaz said the heroism of Salman has stayed on with the audience and is remembered the most.

"There is everything in the film that audience would expect from their 'Dabangg' hero. The film by itself has a larger than life setting while Salman too would be seen as a larger than life character. You would see heroism and all that is Chulbul Pandey's trait," said Arbaaz.

This particular image of Salman developed with "Wanted" and has been the mantra for his success in subsequent films like 'Ready', 'Bodyguard' and 'Ek Tha Tiger'.

Arbaaz, 45, who is currently shooting the film in Kanpur, says writing the script of 'Dabangg 2' was a huge task because the first film has already set up the narrative for its sequel.

"The film's basic construction is already in place and we have further built upon that. We know that people are going to expect something spectacular from the film and hence a lot of thought went into the script before the shooting began.

"It is as simple as that, if I am a fan of 'Dabangg' then there are certain elements that I would like to see. So what you see in 'Dabangg 2' is basically a reflection of what I would have liked to see in the film's sequel," he said.

The new series will see Chulbul Pandey (played by Salman) moving to a different space and city and finding himself in the midst of much larger conflicts and confrontations.

Arbaaz says he was cautious of not bringing too many changes in the characterisation because most of them have become iconic in their own ways.

"I have to be true to my earlier film and character. I cannot go around making changes just for the sake of it. In terms of the film's look, feel, ambience and essence of the character, we are going as per 'Dabangg'. However situations and scenarios have definitely changed, hence leading to a new story," he added.

With Sonakshi Sinha opposite Salman, Prakash Raj as the villain and Arbaaz himself also featuring in it, 'Dabangg 2' is set to hit the theatres on December 21.

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Another Romantic Movie with Hrithik Roshan & Katrina Kaif

Contant to Screen India : Actor Hrithik Roshan will be seen romancing Katrina Kaif once again in the Hindi remake of the Tom Cruise starrer Hollywood film 'Knight and Day'. 'Knight and Day' is a 2010 romantic action comedy Hollywood film starring Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The film, directed by James Mangold, had received mixed response.
Now, Fox Star Studios is all looking forward to make the desi remake of the Hollywood film -- 'Knight and Day'. It is reported that the Hindi version of the film will have new twists and a whole different storyline. “We are making that film in Hindi. I can't talk much about the project as it is too early,” Vivek Krishnani, Fox Star Studios, Head of Distribution -- marketing and syndication, said.
Hrithik has been signed up to play Cruise's character, while Katrina, who was last seen on silver screen opposite Salman Khan in 'Ek Tha Tiger', has been roped in to play the role earlier played by Cameron Diaz. “We have signed Hrithik and Katrina for the Hindi remake of the film,” Krishnani said.
The Hrithik-Katrina pairing in Zoya Akhtar's 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' was received quite well by the audience. Presently, Hrithik is busy with his much-awaited project 'Krrish 3'.
“The film will be directed by Siddharth Anand and will go on floors next year,” he said. It is Siddharth's first film since Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Anjaana Anjaani' released in 2010. 

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"Dhoom 3" To be Release with IMAX in Year 2013

Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd. and IMAX Corporation will release Dhoom 3 in the immersive IMAX format. This action adventure headlining Aamir Khan will be digitally re mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience' with proprietary IMAX DMR digital Remastering technology. It  will be released in IMAX theatres across India and select Global locations next year. The film marks the first Indian local-Language production to be released in IMAX. The company currently has 14 IMAX the a tres openor contracted toopen in India.

Speaking about this collaboration , Yash Chopra said, " Imax has always symbolism high quality film entertainment and experience and this vision of the company works very well with the ethos of YRF which has been synonymous with Indian films entertainment over the last four decades. Added to the anticipated thrill that Dhoom 3 Promises, this IMAX experience will give it an all new edge-of-the-seat dimensional."

"Our network growth in India has reached a point where we're now able to present local language films in IMAX, which is paramount to our success in the region," said Greg foster,chairman and president, IMAX filmed Entertainment.

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