Quick Gun Murugan -releasing today - mind it I say

"Quick Gun Murugun is an unlikely Superhero with Guntastic powers. He is a sincere South Indian Cowboy who considers it his duty to serveand protect. The movie revolves around mis-adventures of Quick Gun Murugun and his fight with his arch villain Rice Plate Reddy!" - QuickGunMurugan.com

Mind it I say - The QuickGun Murugan promos have generated quite an interest. Many have however failed to understand if it is a South film got to Bollywood or a Hindi Movie made for the Bollywood fans who have been finding Madrasi comedy fun right from the days of Padosan or even before. QuickGun Murugan is definitely an experiment on different lines in today's times of big budget high voltage dramas with a glittering star cast.

For those who came in late this role was offered to Aamir however, he could not take it up due to some commitments. Aamir however, did make it for the preview of the film which releases in a theatre near you today, the 28th of August, 2009. This is what Aamir had to say about the film in his blog "Just saw 'QUICK GUN MURUGAN'. Really enjoyed it. I think fans of the Channel 'V' character Quick Gun Murugan will love it. Its got so many rib cracking moments. And a very well pitched performance by the lead actor Dr Rajendra Prasad, and all the other cast. Its releasing on 28th so dont miss it if you are a Quick Gun fan".

Presented by Fox Star, the film has our very own Lola Kutty and the sexy Rambha playing the love interest of Quick Gun Murugan.Quick Gun Murugan is played by the South star Rajendra Prasad. Quick Gun Murugan is a fun comedy film with a South Indian cowboy for the lead:) and his issue here is protecting the cows and thus, begins the war with RicePlateReddy, a vegetarianism vs non-vegetarianism drama. Do the non-vegetarians or the vegetarians have any objections to raise here? With so many controversies on before and after a Bollywood film release, the films have been finding a way to raise an issue and have been actually thriving on the interest generated by controversies. This movie sure is a big change one that comes clean from controversies and is just going to be plain fun ....or do the South Indians have a point to make? Anyway I am surely going to make it to the theatres for this one:). The countdown begins and thegame of wait and watch.....

Rakhi and Elesh Parajunwala do not gel

At last the turn of events as we expected has taken place. Rakhi Ka Swayamvar the first reality show of its kind on Indian television that had Rakhi choosing her life partner Elesh Parajunwala on the show has a new ending. Rakhi chose her partner in the grand finale and created quite an interest online as well as had several people watch the show with great curiosity. She said she would eventually marry the man after getting to know him better. However, just a few days after the grand finale news has it that Rakhi and Elesh don't get along. Rakhi said "I have met Elesh just twice after the show. Once we went out for a coffee and next when he came over to my house on Sunday for a party I had thrown for friends. I hardly know him well enough. How can I say he is the one for me?".

So Rakhi we all know that it is difficult to choose a life partner in just a few meetings and that too with the world watching every move. So did she and the reality show makers make a fool out of the public? Isn't this a unfair way to increase TRPs? With the commercial success of the show there would soon be many to follow suit and with reality shows would never remain anywhere close to reality. With many reality shows already using different means (both fair and unfair) to create controversies and generate public interest, we are left with the question of what have we come to for making money?

By the way now starts Rakhi's new role in a new reality show where she pairs up with Elesh and also guys Rakhi is said to have converted to Christianity. So the drama continues.....

Dil Bole Hadippa – sizzling Rani with Shahid Kapoor

Rani has proved everyone wrong with Dil Bole Hadippa. All those talks about her weight gain and Rani having problems with the Yash banner have all been put to rest. Rani surely has been sweating it out in the gym to loose all that extra kilos that she had gained in between and is looking hot and sexy in the all new role. Rani loosing out on popularity with the youth and Genelia winning the title and also the munch and Fanta campaigns is all now history. Rani makes a comeback and this may just be the beginning of a new innings for Rani Mukherjee. The film has Rani playing the role of Veera Kaur who dons a role of a Sardar (Veer Pratap Singh) to fulfill her dream of playing cricket.

Rani looks hot in the Dil Bole Hadippa number and has been ready to experiment (the dare to bare attitude) in the film. Rani is the Yash banner favorite, she has not however, been able to give them a hit recently, Dil Bole Hadippa might just mark the turning point for both Rani and the Yash banner. The film is directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film also has Rakhi Sawant and Anupam Kher playing important roles.

Rani and Shahid Kapoor play the lead role in Dil Bole Hadippa and Rani looks great as a Sardar. Rani is rumoured to be wearing a bikini for her role in the film. A romantic comedy this has surely generated some interest with the promos itself. some interest. Shahid Kapoor has many releases lined up in the coming months. Kaminey is to hit the theatres on the Friday the 14th of August. The film is a love story with Shahid Kapoor playing the role of a cricketer, Sherlyn Chopra a model and Rani playing the role of a Sardar. In the midst of cricket and all the confusion, Shahid and Rani fall in love. For more surely have to make it to the theatres on the 18th of September. Here’s is a video for all the Rani and Shahid fans who are eagerly looking forward to the Dil Bole Hadippa release.

Aishwarya-Shahrukh to recreate Devdas magic in Rajiv Menon’s next

Devdas saw gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan creating magic with Shahrukh Khan. After Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas there have been several ups and downs in the SRK-Aishwarya relationship…what with Chalte Chalte and all. However, reports have it that cinematographer cum director Rajeev Menon now plans to get the two together in his next film. Rajeev Menon flew to London recently to discuss the project with SRK and Shahrukh it is reported seemed interested and has given the go ahead signal. Aishwarya Rai had worked in Rajeev Menon’s previous film, the Tamil block buster “Kandukonden Kandukonden” and so has been definitely interested in working in Rajeev’s new project.

The ace cinametographer and director, Rajeev Menon has been concentrating on his chosen field of advertising for the past many years. After the super success of Kandukoden Kandukoden featuring Aishwarya Rai and Tabu there has been a long silence and much speculation as to what would be Rajeev's next. He has finally put an end to all speculation and with SRK having given the nod for the film, the fans can expect some fireworks soon. This would be one film worth looking forward to.

Priyanka's 12 different looks in What's Your Rashi?

Priyanka plays 12 different roles and has 12 different looksin Ashutosh Gowatrikar's next "What's Your Rashi?". She looks fabulous in the 12 different looks. Releasing on the 25th of September 2009, the film has Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra playing the lead roles.

Based on the novel Kimball Ravenswood by Madhu Rye, the film has Priyanka playing 12 roles of 12 different sun signs.

Harleen of Love Aaj Kal is a Brazilian Model

Bollywood where news is always leaked by someone or the other managed to keep a big secret with Love Aaj Kal. The crew and cast of the film managed to keep tight lipped the that Harleen the character in Love Aaj Kal is a Brazilian model, Giselle Monteiro. She looks so convincing as a Punjabi kudi that no one would really be able to tell. Probably if the news had leaked people would have been a little skeptical about a Brazilian model playing a Punjabi kudi…whether she would be actually able to carry it off or not? The news came only after the release and has actually added to the film’s attraction with many wanting to see her.

Imtiaz Ali says "She is actually a Brazilian girl named Giselle Monteiro. How come a Brazilian girl stepped into an old-fashioned Punjabi girl's role? Well, I was auditioning girls from all over the country to play the Punjabi girl opposite the Sikh Saif. I couldn't find the right girl to play the 1965 ki 'gali mein rehne wali ladki, purane zamane ki". Giselle Monteiro came in for another role but Imtiaz's wife felt she fitted this role perfectly and the rest is here for us to see. The film is a hit and probably its more because of the way the subject is treated by director Imtiaz Ali. Of course after Jab We Met the expectations were very high. The reviews for the film have been good and the very miserly critics of the leading newspapers have given it a good rating too. A fresh feel and the songs too are good. And to see Saif has really maintained himself well. Especially when we see that he is close to 20 years older than his co-star Deepika Padukone. Good going Saif baba.

Here's a video interview with Harleen (Giselle Monteiro) revealing the big secret.

Rakhi Saawant chooses life partner Elesh Parujanwala on Swayamvar

When Swayamvar was announced it definitely did create a big stir. Reality shows have come to be a common feature on today’s television however choosing your life partner from a reality show was one that made news. More because the person to choose her life partner was Rakhi Saawant. After 26 episodes and from a long list of 16 contestants Rakhi has finally made her choice and it is Elesh Parujanwala from Toronto. The actress said that she has been watching Elesh and that he has come out to be a guy who has been consistent and caring. The other two who made it to the finals were businessman Chhitiz Jain and Manas Katyal from New Delhi.

She further added that today is the engagement and the marriage as per the traditions would be performed soon. She just needs some time to know Elesh better and this time without the cameras tracking them. Dressed in a gold and red lehenga designed by Neeta Lulla she shined with all the kundan jewelry and looked a great bride. So will she go on to the next stage of marrying Elesh or was this all just a publicity stunt to be broken off soon. Anyway alls well that ends well…channel happy with all the publicity and viewership, Rakhi happy with so much attention and publicity and people have got a great going watching the dramatic events for the last so many weeks. Rakhi had the people hooked to their seats and now whether she decides to stick to Elesh or go their own different ways….it is all up to her. She has managed to create a stir in the world of reality shows…will there be more to follow on these lines?

Narrow escape for Abhi and Ash

It was a real narrow escape for Abhi and Ash on the sets of Mani Ratnam’s Raavan. Mani Ratnam’s Raavan has been in the news but not for pleasant reasons really. Earlier it was the director having chest pain and the shootings being postponed and now a tusker creates trouble turns dangerous. Shooting has been on for the film in the jungles of Kerala and Abhi and Ash have surely been enjoying their time together in the serene locales. However the other day was one of shock. A tusker on the sets of the film went totally out of control and killed the mahout, destroyed a lot of property including equipment like lights and props. Abhi and Ash had a very narrow escape. Blocking the road, the tusker prevented the crew from going back to the hotel. It was after a great ordeal which lasted for a long time that the forest authorities could bring the big monster under control.

The forest authorities made arrangements for the crew including our very own Abhi and Ash to move to a safer location. Hoping that there are no more untoward incidents and that Mani Ratnam’s Raavan finishes the schedules on time and hits the theatres. With this incident having send a terrible shock wave everyone on the sets too would want the film to be completed as soon as possible.