Showing posts with label World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek: Most loved couple in the world?

Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan always mingle their professional commitments with their personal ones.

As got evident once again in London on 20th June. They take great delight in indulging.

In each others’ blissful company seeking time for each other in midst of their hectic, gruelling schedules.

So, why should they resist the yummy idea of going out for a dinner in a posh London restaurant.

If destiny itself hatches such a romantic appointment? So, the duo (who are lovingly addressed.

As AbhiAsh pretty much on the lines of Brangelina) headed to dine at Cipriani and were spotted leaving hand in hand by the hungry cameras.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Bollywood stars shine at "Raavan" world premiere in London


Hundreds of screaming fans lined the red carpet at the British Film Institute with the two screen stars fully appreciating the enthusiasm and growing international popularity of Bollywood movies under a new genre of filmmakers.

"It's wonderful. Look at the reception we've got. We are feeling on top of the world and so happy that we came to London to premiere the film," Bachchan, 34, told Reuters Television. In the film Aishwarya Rai, 36, a former Miss World, plays a dancer and wife of a police inspector who is abducted by a ruthless bandit (Bachchan) and held hostage at his jungle hide-out.

The actors performed their own stunts in the film but Aishwarya Rai said the production was as taxing emotionally and creatively as it was physically. Two versions of the movie were filmed back to back - one in Hindi and one in Tamil.

"We talk about how hard it was physically but, that apart, it was creatively challenging for all of us and that's the kind of challenge actors enjoy. So we truly cherished this entire experience," she said.

Also attending the world premiere to lend some family support were Bachchan's parents, the legends of Bollywood cinema Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bhaduri.

"I've never seen anything like this before and it just shows the love and affection that people outside of India have for our films," said Bachchan Snr.

The film also stars Tamil actor Vikram in his Bollywood debut as the police inspector. The actor said he hopes to make a mark with a new audience.

The Mumbai film industry, home to Bollywood, has been the face of commercial Indian cinema for several decades, relegating non-Hindi films to the sidelines.

"This is my first Hindi film so I'm very excited because I'm going to get a totally new audience that kind of gave me a thrill," he said.

A boost in investment in the Bollywood film industry in recent years and a new breed of filmmakers has seen Indian movies receiving much wider global distribution.

Last May the Bollywood film "Kites" had the widest ever release for any film production to date.

Director Mani Ratnam, who is to be honoured with the "Glory to the Filmmaker" award at the next Venice Film Festival, said Bollywood films had become popular in Britain first but this interest was now spreading in Europe and North America.

"I think the UK has always been open to Indian films and is getting more and more so now. It becomes a platform where we can showcase (our movies) to the rest of the world," he said.

"Raavan" opens in British cinemas on June 18.

Deepika Padukone: FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World

Deepika Padukone was named The Sexiest Woman in The World by FHM in their 2010 special issue cover story - FHM's 100 sexiest women in the world.

Deepika, who features on the magazine's cover in a black sequined backless gown and a bouffant hairstyle, was ranked 6 last year.

The 24-year-old is currently filming for Break Ke Baad in Mauritius with co-star Imran Khan. Alongside, the adventure sports enthusiast is also learning scuba with.

An aim to be certified a deep sea diver. She aspires to learn sky diving next! Deepika believes her pursuit of adventure sports could stand her.

In good stead in her professional career. "I feel nothing you learn in life goes for a waste. Maybe I will get a film that involves me doing stunts in the ocean.

And then I will have no hesitation to take the plunge and do a better job than others," Deepika told DNA. On screen, we will next see a gun touting Deepika in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey opposite Abhishek Bachchan.

The film is set in the 1930s. In it, Deepika portrays the character of Kalpana Datta who braves all odds to take part in the Freedom Movement - She takes a gun in her hands, fights alongside the men and manufactures bombs to fight for the country.