27.11.09 / Bollywood / Author: timepasss / Comments: (0)
Sammir Dattani seems to be on a high these days, ask him why and he says
“It’s this buzz in the air!”
And once he starts speaking you can almost feel that ‘buzz’ too because he just can’t stop talking. There are many reason for his excitement, firstly is the Dubai Film Festival he will be going for.
Says Sammir, “Right now I’m looking forward to going to Dubai for the Film Festival on December 9 where Mr. Shyam Benegal’s Well Done Abba is being screened. To be part of a film by Shyam Babu is any actor’s dream come true. The experience was fabulous the people were fabulous and I got chance to shoot with one of my favourite actors of all time, Boman Irani.”
Well Done Abba is the second film to bring Sammir and Minissha Lamba together. “I had a guest appearance in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Corporate with Minissha. For Shyam Babu’s film, we spent a lot more time together. Minissha is extremely sweet and genuine. But working with Shyam Babu? Now that’s something else!”
That’s not all; there is more reason to the excitement, which happens to be the shoot for Karan Johar’s I Hate Love Stories with Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan. Speaking about the Karan Johar (Dharma) experience, Sammir says, “Yes the shoot in on full swing in Mumbai but all I’ll say is, this is the most comfortable unit I’ve worked with since my debut with the Rajshri’s Uff…Kya Jadoo Mohabbat Hai. The director Punit Malhotra knows exactly what he wants. And Sonam is loads of fun to work with. We are all pretty much a bunch of youngsters on the set having fun and working very hard at the same
time.”
Sammir was constantly in and out of Mumbai as he’d been shooting in 3 cities. “Sometimes I wake up in the morning not knowing where I am. I was in Chennai shooting with Shreya Saran for a film. For this film we were travelling to and fro from Mumbai to Chennai to a place close to Vishakhapatnam where there was no airport. Then I had to rush to Jodhpur for a longish stint of Percept Pictures 8. Now I’m back in
Mumbai for IHLS.”
He adds laughing, “You know what I can’t sleep without unpacking my luggage no matter what time of the night I reach my destination. People around me think it’s an OCD, but I say I’m just plain organized! Lately with my schedule each time, I unpack I wonder why I even try, because soon it’s time to pack again. I think I’m going to
at least try to learn how to live out of a suitcase for a change!” As though waking up in a different city every other day was not enough, Sammir underwent a series of spooky experiences while shooting in a Fort in Jodhpur for Percept Pictures’ supernatural
thriller 8.
“I don’t know what it was; maybe it was the atmosphere of the place or just the atmosphere on set that I carried with me to my room. But I’d constantly feel a presence in my room and caught myself scanning the room a number of times just to make sure it was just me there. I’m not superstitious but when I heard one of the king’s dancers had died in that room, I demanded a change.”
“I know every other place from forts to schools have such legends, but if am working on a horror film I’m not carrying a part of it back with me just in case the dancer girl decides to haunt me for life, just because I decided to share her room,” laughs Sammir.
27.11.09 / Bollywood / Author: timepasss / Comments: (0)
Vogue has always been known as the fashion bible across the globe, their cover pages are ones to behold. The December issue of Vogue India sees a striking Kareena Kapoor all in white, with signature kohl lined eyes looking more than just beautiful, pretty or sensuous, in fact she looks confident, enthralling and a complete superstar. It’s what’s behind the picture that makes this Kareena Kapoor cover page special than the one she did before with Vogue. The editor herself says, “When Kareena did her first Vogue cover with us; she was coming into her own and was clearly on the cusp of stardom. But the Kareena on the cover of our December issue is a full blown star – a more confident and grown up version of that girl before. Whether she is modelling the season’s most glamorous party dresses or making candid confessions on her life’s essentials, she does it with a spontaneity and spirit that is as beguiling as dazzling.”
In conversation with Vogue, Kareena shares her love for food, Saif and her family. If you’re wondering what’s different, here’s an excerpt to give you the drift, talking about Saif and herself, Kareena said, “Saif and I are mirror images. Like me, he’s a bit eccentric. We are very similar and that works for us. Of course, if both of us are in a bad mood, then I have to be the mature one, even though he is 10 years older. I think that’s a woman thing. That’s why we are so special.” To know what more is in store, go grab your own copy.
27.11.09 / News / Author: timepasss / Comments: (0)
Robbie Williams has proposed to his girlfriend, the pop star’s mother Jan has confirmed.
Williams asked actress Ayda Field to be his “betrothed for the end of time” on an Australian radio show, but it was initially perceived to be a joke.
However, Jan Williams told BBC Radio 5 live that her son had revealed his proposal plans to her “a week ago”.
She said she was “really pleased” for the couple, adding: “I’ve always wanted a daughter-in-law.”
However, it is still not clear whether the radio proposal was for real – or whether Williams had popped the question beforehand.
Asked when she thought the wedding would be, Mrs Williams said: “I don’t think it will be that far in the not-too-distant future, but that’s all I’m going to say on that.”
‘Lovely match’
She added: “I’m very excited. I’m really pleased. They’ve been together for nearly three years, so it’s about time.
“She’s a great mate, as well as a lover. She’s got all the qualities that he needs in a girl. It’s a lovely match.”
Williams was appearing on the Australian radio station 2Day FM, when breakfast show host Jackie Henderson told him that Sydney had a reputation for celebrity proposals.
Ayda Field has been with Robbie for nearly three years
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Turning to his girlfriend, the 35-year-old said: “Ayda Field, I love you so much. Do you mind being my betrothed for the end of time?”
Field, who was in the studio at the time, laughed before saying: “I would love to be your betrothed ’til the end of time.”
He then borrowed Henderson’s frog ring and slipped it onto Field’s finger. However, Mrs Williams told the BBC her son had already purchased a genuine engagement ring.
For the remainder of the show, Williams accepted the congratulations of fans who phoned in to speak to him.
But when one caller asked Williams to divulge the last lie he had told, he replied: “I told one this morning.
“I mainly just tell people the truth. With the exception of a few white lies here and there.”
Earlier this month, Williams told Jonathan Ross on his chat show that he thought he was “going to be a bachelor” until he met Field.
“I was introduced to Ayda and things just changed. She’s a wonderful person and I’m in love. She’s really broody and I’m getting there,” he said.
27.11.09 / Bollywood / Author: timepasss / Comments: (0)
Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif share blockbuster chemistry in the De Dana Dan steamy number ‘Gale Lag Ja’. But for all
the eager fans hoping to soak-in the fireworks, there’s a twist in the tale. “I am keeping the song away for a little time. It will come in the theatres maybe after three or four days. It’s my bonus,” says director Priyadarshan who is very confident that the film will strike Platinum at the Box Office.
De Dana Dan is a very important film for Akshay considering that his last four releases of the year, Chandni Chowk To China, Tasveer 8X10, Kambakkht Ishq and Blue have failed to add luster to his career. But the positive reports carried by De Dana Dan may just help him end the year on a high. “I believe I’m a part of Akshay’s success. And I strongly believe that he has always stood with me and I’ve paid him back. This time also I’m 100% sure that I’ll pay him back. I have had only one actor like him in my life and that is Mohanlal. He never asked me any time what are you doing with me. He never even asked me what the story of the film was. When someone trusts you like that then you have to pay it back. I have tried hard to do that and I hope God will be with me,” says Priyadarshan.
De Dana Dan releases in theatres across the world today.
27.11.09 / Bollywood / Author: timepasss / Comments: (0)
De Dana Dan releases today and Akshay Kumar is happy to talk about a variety of topics revolving around him, his work and his personal life. Whether it is his superstar status, underperformance of Blue, friends in the industry, the games people play, the Friday suspense, diplomatic stands, detractors – Akshay talks about all of this and a lot more in a candid conversation with Joginder Tuteja.
Even though Blue and Kambakkht Ishq took a very good opening, there have been questions around your superstar status. Doesn’t that bother you?
There will always be questions around my ‘Super Star’ status. This honour/ label doesn’t come with a box of marshmallows and a trophy; this label comes with a few slaps from some rotten fish and a dead mouse in your bed nearly every Friday.
Those who don’t like my work can feel free to have an issue with it
It is said that the barometer of star popularity is if he can get an opening. After that it is up to the film to perform. Can one expect a similar trend for De Dana Dan as well?
Yes, it is my job to bring in the crowds and leave the rest to the magic of the movie. Those who don’t like my work can feel free to have an issue with it. That’s the way I would learn. I am forever indebted to those who appreciate my effort. And lastly, those who couldn’t care whether I dropped off the face of this earth, well, I will keep trying for your praise one day.
Talking about opening, Blue took a very good start when it released this Diwali. In fact it was one of the best ever. However, by your own high standards, it underperformed. Have you tried analyzing the reason?
Oh, I could analyze the movie until the cows come home. No movie is perfect, even the best ones for that matter. I know what could have been better and I know what to work on but as of now, that’s between the director and his actor. To my high standards it was Bollywood’s best attempt at an underwater adventure and no one can take that away from the film. The rest, I agree, is questionable, but that entirely depends upon whether you are the type to walk into a theatre and rip movies apart for the sake of it. Or whether you just like to enjoy good cinema!
Meanwhile, you don’t seem to be having too many friends in the industry though. It seems like they are waiting for a movie of yours to crash so that they can attack you. Any thoughts?
Let’s be cognizant of the fact that no one is anybody’s friend in this industry. It’s impossible actually, and everyone knows it. People befriend people to get somewhere in life. This is not a dig, it’s purely human nature. “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine, now come over for dinner while I charm you and your wife” – this is how every industry works.
No one is anybody’s friend in this industry. It’s impossible actually, and everyone knows it
You don’t seem to be holding back…
I know what I am saying is harsh but then if you ask me a blunt question, I can only give a blunt answer. I wasn’t brought up with politician blood in me, I am peas and carrots. Do not get me wrong. No doubt people have immense respect for each other in this industry. It’s actually very humbling to witness it. It’s just that I hold my dearest friends very high in my life and I don’t like the word being thrown around like a ping pong ball.
How about the attacks on you?
As for attacking me, no one could ever hurt me. Words are words, opinions are opinions and life goes on. Centuries back, we were convinced that the world was flat! It’s up to the people who and what do they listen to. You just have to stay calm and remember that your family loves you and that’s all we ever need.
