Archive for August 26th, 2009
Rajnikanth @ Theatre Fest
Posted on: August 26, 2009
The superstar reminisced his humble beginning as a theatre artiste. “I started my career on stage. I have done over 25 plays in Bangalore. When my friends saw my performance on stage, they encouraged me to act in films. The first thing I did was to come to Chennai and join the film institute.”
Rajni also remembered the day he was denied permission to enter the premises of Nadigar Sangam. “In 1979, I was denied entry on the Nadigar Sangam premises when I came on my scooter to watch the play ‘Ashok Chakravarthi’ featuring Sivaji Ganesan,” he said.
Rajnikanth praised the contributions of MGR, Sivaji, Manorama, Vijaykanth, Sarath Kumar and Radha Ravi towards Nadigar Sangam.
Anjali Devi, M N Rajam, Manorama, Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, Radhika and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar were among the attendees.
A play featuring Sarath Kumar, Radharavi and Swathi was staged at the function.
Source: http://www.filmysouth.com
Vikram in ‘Yaavarum Nalam 2’
Posted on: August 26, 2009
‘Yaavarum Nalam’, a horror thriller had Madhavan and Neetu Chandra in the lead. The sequel will open with the same family, says Vikram Kumar. Ileana may be roped in to play the female lead.
Vikram, very happy with the success of his mega release ‘Kanthaswamy’ will also be acting in the next film by Selvaraghavan.
Source: http://www.filmysouth.com
Kamal Express flagged off
Posted on: August 26, 2009
A. V. M. Saravannan, Ramanarayanan, Kamal’s younger daughter Akshara Haasan and Gowthami’s daughter Subbulakshmi were among those present at the function. The bus is part of the programmes, ‘Ulaganayagan Kamal 50 – Oru Thodarum Sarithiram’, organised by Vijay TV to mark the occasion.
Rare photographs of Kamal Haasan, including one from his debut film ‘Kalathoor Kannamma’ (1960), are exhibited inside the bus. Two such buses will tour the entire Tamil Nadu. Cinegoers can get in and see this pictures and documentaries when these buses halt at pre-determined places.
Source: http://www.filmysouth.com
‘Vinayakudu 2’ is complete
Posted on: August 26, 2009
The film is produced and directed by Saikiran Adavi under the banner Moonwater Pictures. The film stars Krishnudu and Saranya in the lead.
In ‘Vinayakudu’, Krishnudu played a fat youngman who fell in love with a slim college girl. In the sequel, he will be essaying a similar role. The film is set in the backdropp of Godavari, in the village.
Rao Ramesh, Joginaidu and Yandamuri Virendranath are among the cast. Mahi pens the story and screenplay is by Ramana Salva and Saikiran Adavi.
Source: http://www.filmysouth.com
Sridevi, one of the biggest woman stars India has ever seen, was last seen in an important role in ‘Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin’ (2004). She will reprise the role immortalised by Srividya in the orginal.
Suraaj, who scored a hattrick of hits with ‘Thalainagaram’, ‘Maruthamalai’ and’Padikkathavan’, directs the movie. Tollywood star Hansika Motwani will pair up with Dhanush in the lead. The shooting is scheduled to start in October.
Source: http://www.filmysouth.com
The superstar will be honored by the industry publication at its annual Women in Music event.
Past “Woman of the Year” honourees were Ciara and Reba McEntire.
Beyonce will be on hand to accept her award at the Oct. 2 event in New York City. It’s been yet another big year for the entertainer. She had the smash hit “Single Ladies,” sang at President Obama’s inauguration, had a No. 1 movie with “Obsessed” and embarked on an arena tour.
Source: AP
The three-year-old Shiloh told friends: “I want to do what mummy and daddy do.” The couple is now thinking of signing her up for acting classes.
“Shiloh’s a mix of the two best-looking actors in the world — she was born to be a star. Brad and Angie were worried about her interest in acting, however they vow to let their kids pursue their dreams. They’re thinking about enrolling her in a performing arts school. Shiloh is the most famous child in tinseltown and was the first baby to get a waxwork at Madame Tussaud’s — she even has a Twitter page in her honour,” said an insider.
“Brad and Angie can’t help notice how Shiloh constantly poses in the mirror,” added the source.
Source: IANS
Cooper, 34, has taken Zellweger, 40, to meet his parents in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania to inform them about their engagement.
Zellweger and Cooper are working together in upcoming horror-thriller ‘Case 39’ and recently they were photographed getting cosy during a stay in Barcelona, Spain.
Source: IANS
McAfee said fans searching for the actress have a one-in-five chance of ending up at a Web site designed to damage one’s computer. Its the third annual report on the subject from McAfee, which last year found that Brad Pitt was the “most dangerous” celeb online.
“Cybercriminals are star watchers, too,” said Jeff Green, senior vice president of McAfee’s product development. “They latch onto popular celebrities to encourage the download of malicious software in disguise.”
Following Biel in the report, in order, were Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady and Jessica Simpson. McAfee noted President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are curiously safe searches, ranking no. 34 and no. 39, respectively.
Source: AP
The film is titled ‘Anjaana Anjaani’, and will star Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.
We spoke to Siddharth to confirm the same. “Yes my next film is called ‘Anjaana Anjaani’. It’s a romantic comedy starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. We start shooting in October and the film would be shot in New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas.”
Music of the film has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar who has incidentally composed the music for all of Siddharth’s past three films.
Source: Bollywood Hungama
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