Amit Sadh held up for 6 hours at Los Angeles Airport

It is not uncommon for people from the sub-continent to be detained in Europe and USA at security check, celebrities and politicians alike.  Actor Amit Sadh is the latest victim of this security scrutiny. The actor took off for LA on 9th August,14. As tradition state in India, Amit was carrying quite a few things for family and friends living abroad. One of these gifts was a Kirpan (Knife) that Amit was carrying for his childhood friend. Amit got this Kirpan especially for his friend a few months back, when he was visiting Amritsar as he had specifically asked for it. The Holy Knife was blessed at the revered Golden Temple.

Little did Amit know that his faith shall be tested once he landed. During the baggage check, the Kirpan was found. After some initial questing, the actor was asked to wait while they ‘processed’ his documents. What was supposed to be a routine flight, turned out to be a 6 hour wait at the airport.  Amit could have given away the Kirpan but held onto it and hence his wait at the airport security was so long.

"After the security check, Amit was asked to wait. Later the security officer came and asked him for his passport and his bag. They inspected the bag and removed Kirpan, and they weren't ready to give it back. After a long wait of 6 hrs, and lot of argument finally they let Amit go with the Kirpan" says the official spokesperson

After a very long travel and an equally long wait at the airport the actor was finally let off.

Amitabh Bachchan praises Faisal Khan aka Maharana Pratap!

Sony Entertainment Television’s popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati’s  new season is just a while  away from its telecast. Amidst thousands of admirers the show was shot live for the first ever time in Surat. Mesmerizing viewers with the grandeur and the scale of the show many celebs also performed keeping the entertainment level high through the evening. One such talented actor is young Faisal Khan who performed in his Kunwar Pratap avatar leaving the audiences shocked with his stunts and dancing skills. His performance was highly appreciated by the live audiences.

Though the biggest compliment for Faisal came from the legend himself Mr.Amitabh Bachchan. Faisal who was also rehearsing for his performance in Surat had never met Mr. Bachchan before. But as destiny had it, AB praised the young boy and appreciated his dedication and his work on Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap. Recounting his experience an elated Faisal said, “I had always wanted to meet the great Amitabh Bachchan. But when I saw how busy he was himself with all the preparations and rehearsals for the Surat event, I thought I will not get an opportunity this time. Yet one of the crew members made it possible and once I was in front of him I had no words! Mr. Bachchan appreciated my role as Pratap and also mentioned that he watches my show Maharana Pratap. His blessings mean a lot and I will cherish each and every moment of that day!”

Shemaroo Entertainment pays tribute to Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winner – Gulzar Releases “Hits of Gulzar” – a song compilation DVD

He has penned lyrics for a number of melodies and has directed several critically acclaimed films. Known for his tremendous gift for writing - whether it is poetry, dialogues or scripts, Gulzar’s contribution to Hindi Cinema will always remain unparalleled. He was recently conferred with the prestigious Dadsaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema. Shemaroo salutes the versatile genius Gulzar who turns 78 on 18^th August, 2014 and releases Hits of Gulzar, a song compilation dvd to celebrate the occasion.

Hits of Gulzar – covers his repertoire, right from Kabuliwala (1961) & Bandini (1963) to Ishqiya (2010) and Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and features original videos of the songs penned by him. It also includes songs from films directed by him like Aandhi, Parichay, Khushboo and Meera. Gulzar’s fans can also enjoy his rare on-screen appearance in a song from Griha Pravesh. Additionally, the DVD has three audio tracks from Dedh Ishqiya, thus making it a rare combo of audio as well as an audio-visual treat.

The first copy of the compilation dvd was recently presented to Gulzar ji.

Hits of Gulzar is economically priced at Rs 99/- only. So grab your copy of the DVD today.

Tamanchey producer Suryaveer Singh lashes out at Bharat Ratan.

Tamanchey producer Suryaveer Singh reacted to sporadic media reports concerning Bharat Ratan, who has been making fraudulent allegations.

While the said individual claims to have directed Tamanchey-Pyar Mein Dil Pe Mar De Goli and has stated that he has directed almost the entire film before his services were terminated.The producer clarifies that nothing can be further from the truth.
Says producer Suryaveer Singh, “ So far we have maintained a dignified silence and tried to ignore his actions, but in many sections our silence is being misconstrued as admittance towards his wild,baseless and diabolical allegations.He knows that I am a individual producer who has put everything at stake for this film and any delay or obstacle will hurt me financially and he will succeed in blackmailing me then.”

If sources are to be believed, the said individual approached the producer with a script with the claim of having written it indigenously in 2011. He had already got the consent of Nikhil Dwivedi to play the main lead but the actress was still to be finalized. Survayeer immediately entered into a contract with him and on his insistence paid him the full amount for the script and the team started work on the pre production.

Adds Suryaveer Singh, “All along during pre production I was told by my crew and lead actors at various times that he didn't know his job but I ignored all that but once the shoot of the film started my worst fears came true, this particular individual was no director, for not having even the basic knowledge of the craft of film making. It was my lapse of judgement that I did not heed to the warnings of my crew and lead actors to which now I fully admit  and I still decided to give this individual a chance to prove himself. After three days of shoot, the editor of the film certified that the shot footage was unusable. This caused me a huge financial loss plus my principal crew threatened to leave the film. I was also about to lose my actors and I had to do what was in the best interest of the project at that time. I terminated the services of the said individual legally and as per the contract.”
Official sources confirm that a new director was appointed and the shooting began all over again with a fresh slate. The final product that everyone sees today was created by a different set of crew and had no connection with this individual whatsoever.

While the said individual has approached the directors association, producer Suryaveer Singh has approached the producers association and the matter was left to the two associations to sort.

Clarifies Suryaveer, “A few weeks later we received a legal notice from this individual staking claim as director of the film, in his petition he asked the court to put a stay on all further work on the film including the release on completion,not only was that a rude shock but we were at our wits end that why would an individual stoop to this level and blackmail us so.It is ridiculous that he is raising these issues over 2 years later at a time the film is releasing. We were left with no option but to respond in court wherein the Honble Judge at the very first hearing itself dismissed his case and issued an order in our favour on October,2012.”

Subsequently another writer staked claim on this script, he further filed a complaint against the said individual with the writers association and the association after examining the complaint has ruled against the said individual asking him to pay the original writer.
There is also a complaint of fraud and cheating filed against the said individual at Amboli police station.

Exclusive Singham Returns Merchandise for Fans Launched Across India!!

On 15th August, Integrity, Honor and Respect will revisit the big screen as India’s beloved Cop Bajirao Singham mightily roars at the box office this Independence Day!

The film is the second installment of the 2011 blockbuster hit ‘Singham’ franchise from the super hit Jodi of actor-director duo Ajay Devgn & Rohit Shetty.
With the franchise being taken forward Singham Returns promises to highlight some of most current and deep rooted issues, the aam aadmi faces today, on a new edgier and thrilling platform!
To connect with the passionate and dedicated fans, Singham Returns team has launched various merchandises for their fans, right from T-shirts to laptop bags, caps, sling bags, logo pendant and much more. The idea behind to launch these personalized Singham goodies was to make the fans come as close to Singham as possible.
The merchandise is available on a leading website portal and will be available to one and all at affordable prices.
When asked Ajay Devgn, he said, “Its great to have unique Singham Returns merchandise made specially for all the fans out there, I myself have taken the well crafted tshirt and tiffin boxes for my children! We hope to connect further with our audiences through an extension of the movie with the merchandise".
Singham Returns will not only see the powerful hit maker duo Devgn-Shetty play on their home turf, but will also see Kareena Kapoor play the love interest of Ajay Devgn along with other talented new cast such as Amole Gupte, AnupamKher, and many more.
The lion is all set to roar as Singham Returns releases this Independence Day 15th August.

Reliance Entertainment presents Singham Returns, directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Reliance Entertainment, Ajay Devgn Fflims and Rohit Shetty productions, to release on 15th August.