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Friday, September 07, 2007
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Friday, September 07, 2007 |
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Vikram versus Kenny HOME PAGE Home is where his heart is Ask Shekar Suman about his 12,000 sq. ft house, and he goes blah, blah, blah
A fresh shower -- ThoovaanamStoryline A story of young lovers who part ways only to unite and …Bottomline More an urbanite’s look at love!Just a cursory glance at the imposing names that comprise the technical team and you know ... 
Bh-aag! -- AagStoryline A cop hires two buddies to capture the dreaded gangster Babban Singh Bottomline Miracle cure for insomnia David Dhawan made Jodi No.1, as a cheeky tribute to Sholay. Though irreverent, that ...
Haute shots Here’s a cinematographer who prefers to change his style for every script. Meet Manikandan
In a different logamThere’s a period feel about the set at Prasad Studio. Massive pillars with motifs of elephants, dazzling chandeliers, gleaming thrones, beautiful water bodies and a bed of roses transport you to another world. In the midst of the clutter ...
Team up with the stars Online games based on films allow fans to get up-close with their favourite actors 
Ayesha Takia in Vijay-starrerBollywood actor Ayesha Takia has been signed up to do a Tamil film opposite Vijay. The film is slated for production early next year. It will be directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by London Karunas. Vijay and Prabhu Deva had earlier ... CAPSULE What is CinemaScope? Conventionally films are shot in the 1.33:1 ratio, which means the width of the frame is one-third more than the height. CinemaScope anamorphic lens introduced in 1953 helped filmmakers achieve twice that width (2.66:1) by squeezing images ... 
Mumbai expressThe Munnabhai series saw actors Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi display excellent camaraderie. But the duo will now be seen as arch foes. Sanjay will be seen chasing Arshad, who he thinks is a criminal in Indra Kumar’s ... 
Coming soon...Ad-man-turned-director Kaushik Roy explores issues on parenting with his psychological drama styled like a fable. Starring Irrfan Khan, Shobana, Rajat Kapoor and newcomer Dhruv, the film is about an autistic 15-year-old whose parents decide to ... 
Chennai set for the rains!The name rings a bell. Earlier it was announced as a project with Surya in the lead. So when Gautham Menon says he’s completed a 15 day-shoot for Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikaalam, with Trisha and two other girls (Nikita from Telugu and ... BLAST FROM THE PAST Navaratri 1964 Sivaji Ganesan, Savithri, Nagesh, Manorama 
Fame is hell!Teen queen Hilary Duff has started following the Hollywood trend of moaning about how hard it is to be famous. The Material Girls star, who turns 20 next month, is complaining about the hardships of life in the public eye but admits she prefers ... 
Oops! The news is out!Christina Aguilera is getting her pals to go baby shopping for her. The sexy singer is set to announce that she is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman soon. “Everyone knows Christina is pregnant, it just needs her to ... 
Gwyn’s bonusIt is an unexpected perk for Gwyneth Paltrow who plays Pepper Potts in Iron Man opposite Robert Downey Jr. She is going to be made into dolls, an added bonus of being in the action romp. “I guess it means my kids will get to play ... 
Wooden? Is she?Keira Knightley had no problem acting stiff in the Thirties drama Atonement because her critics think she’s wooden anyway! The Pirates of the Caribbean star says she jumped at the chance for a part in the low-budget romantic ... 
Russell goes bananas!Russell Crowe has put his tough man image to rest for good by revealing his passion for the TV show “Bananas in Pyjamas”! The Gladiator star admits to being hooked on the quirky children’s show after tuning in to it with ... 
Baby keeps me fit!Jennifer Garner has come up with a new work-out that’s perfect for Hollywood mums - baby lifting. The Alias star, got back into shape after the birth of her and husband Ben Affleck’s first baby, and she is keeping fit with the ...
RADIO ACTIVE 
Student RJsIt’s non-stop majaa with this consumer connect initiative. College students were invited to participate and based on the overall response, ten colleges were finalised for the Challenge. They include Loyola, WCC, SRM and Anna ... RADIO ACTIVE 
Travel bytesRJ Preksha, who spells out travel options to listeners, will share her experiences about her visit to Singapore and Malaysia. From the awesome Genting Highlands and Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia to the exciting Night Safari and Sentosa Island ... RADIO ACTIVE 
The Big ShowFor entertainment-seeking youngsters, RJ Thenali is a good companion during those after-work hours. In his show “BIG Choice”, listeners can SMS their favourite songs and he plays it for them. Thenali also gives details and trivia ...
Kollywood goes the corporate way Move over independent producers. The big boys of the corporate world are here to play, says Sreedhar Pillai 
Major playersHere’s a list of films being made by the corporates. While some are being funded, the others are in various stages of finalisation.Pyramid Saimira Films under production: Sattam Podathe, Vaazhthukal and Njaan ...
My first break -- BharathDirector Balaji Saktivel’s dedication was amazing! And the script was wonderful. I still remember Saktivel’s words when he first met me for the film. “This is a do-or-die film for me. It should work as much as Ek Dhujje Ke ... LOVE/HATE 
Why I like...It was true to life and emotionally powerful. The best part of the film was that the filmmaker didn’t try to take sides. It was shot objectively. So, there are actually times in the film you feel sorry for the bad guys, and sometimes, ... LOVE/HATE 
Why I hate...If you are planning to watch the film, spend an hour just looking at the ticket because that piece of paper will have more depth than the film itself. It’s an extravagant film. It was a big budget film, made for the studio to say: ...
AIR SUPPLY Koffee with Anu Nandaa and Shireen, stars of the Tamil film, Urchaagam, and Ramana and Madhumitha, stars of Naayagan, will have Koffee with Anu this week. Nandaa and Shireen talk about their experiences working for Urchaagam, while ... AIR SUPPLY 
RahasyamAn investigation into the case throws up bewildering and misleading clues that are bound to keep viewers in suspense. Directed by Janardhanan, the serial is rooted in issues that made headlines in Kerala. Raghavan, Mallika Sukumaran, ... AIR SUPPLY January K. K. Rajeev is back with a new serial that takes a close look at the relationships that define families. Unexpected twists in the storyline promise to make each episode a cliff hanger that also tugs at the heart strings of viewers. ... AIR SUPPLY Cinema: Awara Paagal Deewana The movie revolves around a mafia don (Om Puri), who after his death, leaves a will that initiates a war between his son-in-law, Guru Gulab Khatri (Akshay Kumar) and his son, Vikrant (Rahul Dev). The will states that diamonds worth crores, ... 
Mullum MalarumHere’s a new mega serial that pays tribute to womanhood. As the title suggests, “Mullum Malarum” (Thorns and flowers) depicts the sad and happy sides of a woman’s life. What happens when marriage which is ... |
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