Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan insists that his roles in two new films in which he falls in love with women significantly younger than himself are not indications of a mid-life crisis.
The gray-haired star, 64, has taken on a number of Casanova-type roles to keep his acting fresh and get away from being typecast as a father figure, Bachchan said in an interview published on Friday.
``Well, variety is the spice of life. I was getting a little tired of playing the patriarch in all my films,'' he told.``I realized that if I continue to do it then it would be the end of me as an actor.''
In his latest movie ``Nishabd,'' Bachchan plays an aging romantic attracted to his teenage daughter's friend. In ``Cheeni Kum,'' to be released later this year, he plays a chef who falls in love with a woman whose father is younger than himself.
Bachchan - who, in real life, is happily married to actress-turned politician Jaya Bachchan - has played the role of the father figure in many of his recent movies.
He says both upcoming movies deal with genuine emotion and he hoped that his fans will understand that.
``I'm sure once they see the film, the audience will understand the honest and genuine feelings of my character in the films rather than focus on just sex and sexuality.''
Friday, March 02, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Shah Rukh Khan wishes Indian Cricket Team
Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan voiced the feelings of scores of countrymen in India, advising the 'Men in Blue' to "do your best and leave the rest" at a colourful and hearfelt send off for the Indian cricket to embark on their World Cup mission in Mumbai on Tuesday.
" I don't know a lot about sports, but I do know that it is not about winning and losing. It is about the belief that every sportsman ahs and the effort they put in. I just wnat to say to Rahul (Dravid) and the boys, that they should do their best and leave the rest," Khan told almost the entire Indian cricket team, including captain Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, at a function in Mumbai on Tuesday.
As some of India's top artistes include Shankar Mahadevan and Adnan Sami performed some foot-tapping numbers for the scores of fans gathered at the venue, Bollywood's leading actress Priyanka Chopra also put in an appearance to wish the team good luck.
Standing next to Dravid on stage, Khan even apologised to the team on behalf of the media, saying "sometimes we may have said rude and demeaning things about the team when they lose, but let me tell you that we take it all back. We love you and hope you bring back the World Cup".
Looking dapper in a blue India T-shirt, Dravid thanked Khan and millions of fans for the wishes saying "these wishes of a billion people will definitely help us in the World Cup when we go out and do our best".
" I don't know a lot about sports, but I do know that it is not about winning and losing. It is about the belief that every sportsman ahs and the effort they put in. I just wnat to say to Rahul (Dravid) and the boys, that they should do their best and leave the rest," Khan told almost the entire Indian cricket team, including captain Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, at a function in Mumbai on Tuesday.
As some of India's top artistes include Shankar Mahadevan and Adnan Sami performed some foot-tapping numbers for the scores of fans gathered at the venue, Bollywood's leading actress Priyanka Chopra also put in an appearance to wish the team good luck.
Standing next to Dravid on stage, Khan even apologised to the team on behalf of the media, saying "sometimes we may have said rude and demeaning things about the team when they lose, but let me tell you that we take it all back. We love you and hope you bring back the World Cup".
Looking dapper in a blue India T-shirt, Dravid thanked Khan and millions of fans for the wishes saying "these wishes of a billion people will definitely help us in the World Cup when we go out and do our best".
Monday, February 26, 2007
Madhavan as hero in 'Adi Oka Idile…'
Madhavan, who won the hearts of the audiences with an excellent film like 'Sakhi', is playing the hero for a film being produced by Ramgopal Varma on the banner of RGV Factory.
Noted writer who gave stories and dialogues for several films including 'Andarivadu and Venky' is turning a director through this film.
The shooting of the film which was begun recently is going on at a fast pace in Ramoji Film City. 'Adi Oka Idile…' is the title confirmed for this movie.
The film would continue its shooting till the completion.
Sada, who made her debut as heroine through Jayam and won the hearts of the audiences with 'Aparichitudu' is pairing up with Madhavan in this flick.
Noted writer who gave stories and dialogues for several films including 'Andarivadu and Venky' is turning a director through this film.
The shooting of the film which was begun recently is going on at a fast pace in Ramoji Film City. 'Adi Oka Idile…' is the title confirmed for this movie.
The film would continue its shooting till the completion.
Sada, who made her debut as heroine through Jayam and won the hearts of the audiences with 'Aparichitudu' is pairing up with Madhavan in this flick.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Shilpa Shetty back to UK?
Shilpa Shetty is flying back to the UK to save her 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemate Jo O'Meara.
The former S Club 7 singer has confessed to feeling suicidal after being branded a racist due to her treatment of Shilpa on the reality show, and the Bollywood star wants to let her know she is forgiven.
Shilpa told Britain's Daily Star newspaper, "I would like to speak to Jo and make sure she is all right. I am very worried about her."
"I know she is a good person and I hate to think of what she is going through. She doesn't have much self-confidence and I know she must be having a terrible time."
"I just want to speak to her and tell her to try to be strong. I have no ill feeling towards her. My heart goes out to her."
The 31-year-old Big Brother winner has been in India visiting her sick father but is flying back to Britain today to help Jo.
The 27-year-old singer, who has been prescribed anti-depressants, has become agoraphobic since leaving the Big Brother house and has not stepped foot outside her hotel room.
Jo is struggling to cope with becoming a public hate figure after she and friends Jade Goody and Danielle Lloyd were accused of racist bullying against Shilpa during their time together on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former S Club 7 singer has confessed to feeling suicidal after being branded a racist due to her treatment of Shilpa on the reality show, and the Bollywood star wants to let her know she is forgiven.
Shilpa told Britain's Daily Star newspaper, "I would like to speak to Jo and make sure she is all right. I am very worried about her."
"I know she is a good person and I hate to think of what she is going through. She doesn't have much self-confidence and I know she must be having a terrible time."
"I just want to speak to her and tell her to try to be strong. I have no ill feeling towards her. My heart goes out to her."
The 31-year-old Big Brother winner has been in India visiting her sick father but is flying back to Britain today to help Jo.
The 27-year-old singer, who has been prescribed anti-depressants, has become agoraphobic since leaving the Big Brother house and has not stepped foot outside her hotel room.
Jo is struggling to cope with becoming a public hate figure after she and friends Jade Goody and Danielle Lloyd were accused of racist bullying against Shilpa during their time together on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
Sivaji shooting in the final stages
As the final round of shooting for Sivaji is on in America, the entire team of the film is now camped there.
But of course, it is Rajinikanth who is the cynosure of all eyes.
These days the Sivaji crew is camped in New Jersey.
Rajinikanth has been besieged by eager and enthusiastic fans.
Of course, Rajini has patiently obliged almost every one of them by posing for pictures.
The fans, who came expecting Rajinikanth to be moody and standoffish, were pleasantly floored by his spontaneous warmth and easy camaraderie.
Rajini also visited the restaurant of Pradeep Sakthi, who was once a popular villain in Tamil cinema.
Pradeep had acted in movies like Sathya, Nayagan and Brahma. He is now running a well-known hotel for the Indian diaspora.
Meanwhile, Sivaji, directed by Shankar, is veering towards a close and soon Shankar will immerse himself in digital works and other post-production work.
source: IndiaGlitz.com
But of course, it is Rajinikanth who is the cynosure of all eyes.
These days the Sivaji crew is camped in New Jersey.
Rajinikanth has been besieged by eager and enthusiastic fans.
Of course, Rajini has patiently obliged almost every one of them by posing for pictures.
The fans, who came expecting Rajinikanth to be moody and standoffish, were pleasantly floored by his spontaneous warmth and easy camaraderie.
Rajini also visited the restaurant of Pradeep Sakthi, who was once a popular villain in Tamil cinema.
Pradeep had acted in movies like Sathya, Nayagan and Brahma. He is now running a well-known hotel for the Indian diaspora.
Meanwhile, Sivaji, directed by Shankar, is veering towards a close and soon Shankar will immerse himself in digital works and other post-production work.
source: IndiaGlitz.com
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