Saawan Kumar once again geared up touse his movie magic

Yes that is what SaawanKumar - producer/director/writer/lyricist all rolled in one is planning to dowith his magical art of storytelling and bringing his characters to life onscreen with conviction. He is going on floors with his latest comical venturetitled ‘Baniye Ki Moonchh’.  
This is the time whensuper successful film makers like Yash Chopra, Aziz Mirza etc have once againmade their foray into film direction. Rakesh Roshan has continued to give hitsunder his direction. This is also the time when films from old school of filmmaking are once again making it big at box office, he knows that viewers are lookingfor good cinema that is big in entertainment value and has high doses ofsentimental family quotient thrown in with modern day treatment and approach.Hit films like Body Guard, Dabang, Agneepath, Singham, Wanted, Singh Is King,Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Kismet Konnections etc all had either loads of old fashionaction where one hero could make a mince meat out of 20 burly huge gundaas and throw them around in air orthey were emotionally melodramatic where latest technology is used for bestproduction values.   
From his first film Naunihal in 1968 to his otherblockbusters like Gomti Ke kinare, Hawas,Ab Kya Hoga, Sajan Bina Suhagan, Oh Bewafa, Sajan Ki Saheli, Sauten, Pyar KiJeet, Sauten Ki Beti, Chaand Ka Tukda, Sanam Harjai to Sanam Bewafa - Sawan Kumar has been producing and directing goldenand silver jubilee cinema. He has been responsible for giving super duper hitsto actors like Rajesh Khanna, Salman Khan, Padmini Kohlapure, Rajendra Kumar,Nutan, Rekha, Meena Kumari,  Neetu Singh,Tina Munim etc.

TV STARS ON HOLI AND WOMEN'S DAY

ON HOLI CELEBRATION
Vishal Malhotra aka Dr Rangnath of Kuch To Log kahenge- I will play holi this year with my wife, family and friends at my residence. It will be Dry Holi because of scarcity of water in some parts of our country. My most memorable Holi was in 2011, it was my first holi after marriage. It was too beautiful.
Ishita Sharma aka Anji of Kuch To Log Kahenge-
I've grown up in Dehradhun where I used to play holi with my family and relatives, with lots of colors and balloons. My brother and I used to play with eggs and tomatoes; we really enjoy the festival to the fullest.
Mohit Malhotra aka Kartik of Bade Acche Laggte Hain-
I always celebrate Holi with my family and friends. I still remember my Holi when I was in school, I was in Delhi, my friends and I went out to play on streets, and we colored everyone and threw water balloons and eggs on everyone came our way.
Eva Grover aka Niharika of Bade Acche Laggte Hain -
I always celebrate holi at my home by worshipping god. Usually I don’t play holi, but since my daughter loves it, we play with plain water. I don’t like playing Holi with colours.
Rupaly Ganguly aka Pinky of Parvarrish-
I love holi, it’s my favourite festival. I've always played very wild holi with my friends and family using tomatoes, eggs and colours. I still remember once I had fever but still I played holi with water and not only that I also ate laddu which were full of bhang. Now you can imagine how my holi would be?
Chahatt Khanna aka Ayesha Sharma of Bade Acche Laggte Hain
Holi- it’s my favorite festival since. Holi is a festival of colours. My last holi was the best one, it was my memorable holi. This year also I will celebrate with my family and friends and will surely rock.
Karan Wahi aka Rohan of Kuch To Log Kahenge- I never play holi, so this year also I'll do what always do, I will sleep and will play cricket. But I still remember my first holi in mumbai when I was drunk and everyone was laughing at me.
Vivek Mushran aka Lucky of Parvarrish- - I will play holi with my friends, with colors and it will be a dry holi, I don’t want to waste water. And will surely enjoy with delicious lunch.
Anchal aka Raavee of Parvarrish- I will play holi with my building friends. Last Holi was my most memorable holi, it was also my mom’s birthday that day. But I am very scared of playing with permanent color. So always play with water or gulal.

ON WOMEN'S DAY
Vishal Malhotra aka Dr Rangnath of Kuch To Log kahenge - I adore womenhood, I think they are superior than men in every way. They are the backbone of everything. I want to thank all the women in my life. Women are very special and they don’t desereve only one day dedicated to them, everyday is theirs
Ishita Sharma aka Anji of Kuch To Log Kahenge - I don’t believe in Women’s Day, why only one day is dedicated to womenhood. For me all days are same & every day should be treated as women's day. I want to convey a message to all house wives that since there is a day called women’s day, so enjoy your day with family & friends.
Eva Grover aka Niharika of Bade Acche Laggte Hain - I just want to tell all the women in India to become independent. We alone are good enough and can do everything by ourselves. So don’t feel weak and be stronger both emotionally and physically.
Rupaly Ganguly aka Pinky of Parvarrish- I think we cannot define a day for women, for me every day is a women’s Day. And I am proud of being a woman. We have extraordinary life and every housewife should celebrate that they are women. And to all Indian woman I just want to say help at least one woman who need help. And that would be the greatest achievement for a woman by a woman.
Chahatt Khanna aka Ayesha Sharma of Bade Acche Laggte Hain-
I think in today's time women have proved that they are best. And i want that all women who are living in a restricted condition should have an independent identity.
Karan Wahi aka Rohan of Kuch To Log Kahenge- It’s a very important day. There are two important women in a men’s life - his mother and his wife. They are the reason for his success. I have very lovely and sweet mother. I really feel good that people are realizing their importance.
Vivek Mushran aka Lucky of Parvarrish- I appreciate and salute women as they are always multitasking, they hold a family’s knot. I just want to say thank you for everything.

Riteish to don 3-D glares in Housefull 2

All eyes were on RiteishDeshmukh as he flew down to Thailand, Krabi Island only to land on the sets ofSajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 2 all drained out to shoot for a group song titled“Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai” alongside co-actors Akshay Kumar,John Abraham and Shreyas Talpade. 
Fatigued with the marriagearrangements in his family – Riteish turned up with dark circles and puffedeyes that couldn’t be camouflaged with make-up.Quick thinking on director SajidKhan’s part – Riteish was asked to wear glares in the song. 
Says a source “Riteish wasbusy in co-ordinations for his wedding as well as his brother Dheeraj’s – He stillmanaged to fit the song shoot in between his hectic schedule however turned upwith obvious dark circles given the lack of sleep .Sajid suggested he sportglares in the song and he readily agreed – it gives Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai aquirky twist” 
Confirms director Sajid Khan “Theglares Riteish is wearing in the song are cool 3-D glasses and since none ofthe other are wearing glasses in the song we all had a good laugh”
Directed by Sajid Khan ,starring an ensemble cast -Akshay Kumar, John Abraham ,Riteish Deshmukh, ,Shreyas Talpade , Asin ,Zarine Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez ,Shazahn Padamsee ,Rishi Kapoor ,Randhir Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty , Sajid Nadiadwala and ErosInternational’s Housefull 2 comesto a theatre near you April,2012.

Sujoy Ghosh all praise for Vidya Balan

As Viacom 18’sKahaani nears its release, director Sujoy Ghosh couldn’t be more excited andcredits a huge portion of the film to lead protagonist Vidya Balan, statingthat the film is more “her baby” than his own. 
Viacom 18’s suspense thriller Kahaani tellsthe tale of a seven month pregnant Vidya Bagchi in search of her missinghusband alone in a festive city, with nothing to rely on except fragments fromher memories about him and when it comes to casting a woman of substance, thedirector could look no further than Vidya Balan. 
Says Sujoy Ghosh" The story demanded a pregnant woman in the central role. We wanted awell known face since it is the demand of the film and we got it in Vidya. Sheis a delight of an actress because you just can't find any flaws in heracting." Not holding back on praise towards his lead actress he adds“Kahaani' is more of Vidya's baby than mine today. She had a certain belief inthe film and today she is proud of it. She was not just an actor on the film;she was much more than that. She knew everything about what was happening onthe production front. At times she even managed crowds when things became alittle unruly while shooting” 
Ifthat wasn’t all ,the film’s script-writer Advaita Kala too says she developed thecharacter keeping Vidya in mind and always knew that the actress would dojustice to the roll – Says Advaita “I thought of Vidya as the 'hero' of my filmeven before 'The Dirty Picture' was released. I believe in telling storiesabout strong women.” 
Ask director SujoyGhosh whether he is a bundle of nerves in the release week and he is quick toreply “There is no set formula that tells you whether a film will work or not.I wanted to work with Vidya and I have achieved that." 
Directed by SujoyGhosh,Viacom 18’s Kahaani comes to a theatre near you 9th March2012.

Unveiled: The Mystery Girl on the Poster of Hate Story

Stirring up tremendous buzz was the mystery girl whohas caught the nation’s eye balls in the brand new bold poster of VikramBhatt’s next ‘Hate Story’directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
The daring poster had created quite a swirl in theindustry with only her tattooed bare back and a gun, with the makers keepingmum on the identity of this unknown woman for a long time.
Well they have now decided to break their silence and unveilthe personality of the bare back...it belongs to a Bengali bombshell, Paoli Dam!!!
The actress is all set to take Bollywood by storm starring inVikram Bhatt’s next bold movie titled ‘Hate Story’ which has been pennedand produced by him solely. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the movie is based ona woman’s vengeance and how she uses her sexuality as a lethal weapon. The filmalso stars Nikhil Dwivedi and Gulshan Devaiah

Paoli is an Indian Bengali Actress, whomade her debut with the Bengali film Agnipariksha in 2006. Shecame into limelight in 2009 when she won several accolades for her Bengali film- Kaalbela, directed by notableDirector Gautam Ghose and has also received an award for Shera Bangali New Face2009.
She has also shared screen space with Bipasha Basu in Shob Charitro Kalponik directed by Rituparno Ghosh. Paoli was recently in thenews for her nude scene in the movie titled “Chhatrak” which waspremiered at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. Thesultry actress raised a lot of eyebrows from several quarters forthis explicit scene containing full frontal nudity. In fact, she is the firstBengali actress to have done such a sensational scene in a Bengali movie!
Her B-town debut ‘Hate Story’ hits theatres on 20th April, 2012!
Watch this space for more updates onthis bombshell!