'Slumdog Millionaire' takes Oscars Academy Award 2009

"Slumdog Millionaire" won eight awards in total, including for best adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound mixing, film editing, best original score and best song. Indian composer AR Rahman, who received two Oscars Award 2009 for best song and best score praised the city which inspired the book and subsequently the film "Slumdog Millionaire"AR Rahman hailed "all the people from Mumbai and the essence of the film, which is about optimism and the power of hope and our lives". Indians crowded around television sets in dorm rooms, restaurants and homes, exhaling in relief as Rahman's name was announced as the winner. They high-fived each other, hugged and wept. Here is the full list of winners Oscar 2009 Academy Awards:Best picture: Slumdog...

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Slumdog Millionaire Bollywood reviews

Director: Danny BoyleCast: Irfan Khan, Anil Kapoor, Dev Patel, Freida Pinto.Information: Contains strong language and violenceRunning time: 120minsRelease date: 9 January 2009 by Pathe Distribution Ltd.Rating: 5/5Slum kid cum call-centre chaiwala, Jamal (Dev), is about to answer the last crucial question to win the jackpot on the television show, "Kaun Banega Karod Pati" - India's version of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' game show.English director, "Danny Boyle", skillfully and meticulously flits between glamour and glitz of the television show to the dark, dingy makeshift slums of Mumbai.Full credit goes to writer Simon Beaufoy for a heart-rending script shockingly depicting child abuse and exploitation. Dev Patel is sensational as a struggler...

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Bollywood reviews Chandni Chowk To China

Director: Nikhil AdvaniCast: Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Deepika PadukoneInformation: Contains moderate violenceBBFC certificate: 12ARunning time: 154minsRelease date: 16 January2009 by Warner Bros PicturesRating: 3/5Foolish but naïve potato peeler, Sidhu, is fed-up of living a dreary existence on Chandni Chowk’s roadside food-stall. Regularly thrashed by his surrogate father, Dada (Mithun), for his idiotic ways, Sidhu is forever seeking to improve his lifestyle.When he accidentally stumbles across two Chinese strangers, Sidhu is mistaken as the reincarnated soul of Chinese warrior, Lui Sheng. So, with the help of devious translator, Chopstick (Ranvir), an unfortunate Sidhu dreaming of wine and women is whisked away to the Great Wall...

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Bollywood news Shahrukh Khan

Newcomers debut in Kal Kisne Dekha with Khan!!Vashu Bhagnani's son, Jacky to make Bollywood debut in "Kal Kisne Dekha" which stars "ShahRukh Khan".Producer Vashu Bhagnani’s son will soon be making his Bollywood debut in one of the most anticipated movies of 2009. Directed by Bhootnath director, Vivek Sharma, Kal Kisne Dekha (meaning who has foreseen the future) will star Bhagnani’s son, Jacky.Jacky is said to have worked on his appearance for the movie by going on a strict fitness and diet regime. Taking his lead role seriously, Jacky also went on an acting course in New York and trained in motorcycle stunts in Melbourne before the film’s shooting."Kal Kisne Dekha" is about a young lad who can see the future and is based on director Vivek Sharma’s...

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Kareena to receive award from "Erin"

Erin Brokovich is flying all the way to Mumbai to award Kareena Kapoor for her contribution to art and cinema:Kareena Kapoor has all the reason to smile these days. Her invaluable contribution to art and cinema will finally be acknowledged with a prestigious award.What’s more, environmental activist "Erin Brokovich" is flying all the way to Mumbai for this ceremony. Fans will recall Hollywood actress Julia Roberts playing the character of Erin Brokovich in the film which won her an Oscar for Best Actress.kareena kapoorKareena’s releases for 2009 include "Main Aur Mrs Khanna", and Raju Hirani’s "Kambakkth Ishq""3 Idiots" all of which are big Bollywood titles predicted to do well at the UK box office upon relea...

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Singh is Kinng nominated for RAAM Award

Box office hit, Singh Is Kinng has been nominated in the Best Foreign Language film at the RAAM awards.One of the biggest money spinners of 2008, Singh is Kinng, has added another feather in its cap. It has been nominated in the Best Foreign Language film category at the forthcoming "RAAM Awards" to be held in London this February.The blockbuster, released by Studio 18, will be contending for the award along with Spanish film, "El Orfanato" (The Orphanage) and Yash Raj’s "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi".RAAM Awards" enjoy a unique position within the UK and Irish cinemas. These awards provide an opportunity for exhibitors, distributors and industry suppliers to recognise and reward success and achievement across all parts of the cinema industry.'With...

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Priyanka shoots for toughest dance sequence

Priyanka Chopra found it a real challenge whilst filming for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s "What’s Your Raashee"Priyanka Chopra faced her toughest challenge recently whilst shooting for director Ashutosh Gowarikar’s "What’s Your Raashee" that meaning "what’s your zodiac sign?".She shot for a song sequence lasting 22 hours. The song sees Priyanka in twelve different characters representing the signs of the Zodiac. She had to get the right costumes and make up for her different characters."What's Your Raashee" is a romantic comedy dealing with the tradition of arranged marriage. The film sees Priyanka starring alongside Harman Baweja of the recently released Victory fame.The movie revolves around a young man (Harman) who must find his dream girl within...

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Lara Dutta Biography-Filmography-Sexy Photos

Lara Dutta Profile:Name: Lara DuttaDate of Birth: April 16, 1978Birth Place: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.Nationality: IndianHeight: 5′ 8″(1.65 m)Hair color: BlackEye colour: BrownFather: L.K. DuttaMother: Jennifer DuttaBrother: 2 older sisters,Schoool Days: Frank Anthony Public School,Bangalore.College Days: Graduated in economics from Bombay University at Bangalore.Launguages known: English, HindiProfession: Actress, ModelDebut movie: AndaazAwards:*** 2004, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Andaaz.*** 2004, Filmfare Debut Award, Andaaz.Lara Dutta Biography:Lara Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on April 16, 1978. Her father L.K. Dutta is a retired Wing Commander and mother is a British national named Jennifer Puddi....

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Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat Profile:Name : Mallika SherawatBirth Name : Reema LambhaSex : FemaleBirth Date : 24 October 1981Height : 5'6½"Sun Sign : ScorpioNationality : IndianProfession : Actress, ModelEducation : Jindal public school Rohtak, Haryana; Miranda House, Delhi UniversityPrevious Profession : Air HostessFavourite Films : Sholay, Silsila and Masoom.Debut Film : "Khwahish "Debut International Film : The Myth (Chinese) in 2005Debut Music Video : Lak Tunoo (Surjit Bindrakhia)Claim To Fame : Simran Saigal in Murder (2004)Mallika Sherawat Biography:Mallika Sherawat (born October 24, 1981 as Reema Lamba) is an Indian actress and model from the Hisar and Rohtak area of the state of Haryana. She has a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi...

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Madhuri Dixit Biography-Filmography-Sexy photos

Madhuri Dixit Profile:Name: Madhuri DixitPet Name: BubblyBorn on: 15th May 1967Place of Birth : MumbaiHeight: 5'4"Debut Film: AbodhFirst hit film: TezaabAward:** Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil (1990)** Filmfare Best Actress Award for Beta (1992)** Filmfare, Star Screen Best Actress Award for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994)** Star Screen Award Best Actress for Raja (1995)** Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil To Pagal Hai, Star Screen Award Best Actress for Mrityudand (1997)** Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female for Dil To Pagal Hai (1998)** IIFA Best Actress Award for Pukar (2000)** Filmfare, Star Screen Best Supporting Actress Award for Devdas,Mailing Address:Vijaydeep, 3rd FloorIris Park, Juhu,Bombay 400049, IndiaMadhuri Dixit Biography:Madhuri...

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Kareena Kapoor Biography-Filmography-Sexy Photos

Kareena Kapoor Profile:Full Name: Kareena KapoorNickname: BeboBirth Date: September 21, 1980Height: 5'5"Profession: ActressHair: BrownStar Sign: VirgoFather: Randhir KapoorMother: Babita KapoorSister: Karishma KapoorGrandpa: Raj KapoorGrandma: KrishnaStatus: SingleFavorite Films:Awaara, Sangam,Bobby, Kal Aaj Aur Kal.** Favorite Actor: Raj Kapoor** Favorite Actress: Nargis, of course, after Babita.** Favorite Co-Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Abhishek Bachchan.Address:2-B/110 Excellency,4th Cross Road,Lokhandwala Complex,Andheri (W),Mumbai 400 061.Kareena Kapoor Biography:Kareena was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor on September 21, 1980 in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister,...

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Mahima Chaudhary Biography-Filmography-Sexy photos

Mahima Chaudhary Profile:Name : Mahima ChaudharyBirth Name : Ritu ChaudhurySex : FemaleBirth Date : September 13, 1973Birth Place :British Columbia, CanadaZodiac Sign : VirgoHeight : 5' 5" (1.65 m)Profession : Modol,ActressEducation : schooling from Loreto Convent, Darjeeling (Spouse : Bobby MukherjeeDebut Film : Pardes (1997) Mahima Choudhary Awards:** Lux New Face of the year 1997, ** Lux Zee Cine Best Female Debutant Award 1997 (Pardes), ** Filmfare Best Female Debutant Award 1997(Pardes)Mahima Chaudhary Biography:Mahima Choudhry was Born on 13th September 1973 at Delhi. Her real name is Ritu Choudhry. Mahima Chaudhry was a model before she became an actress. She was overshadowed by Aishwarya Rai in a Pepsi commercial.Her first breakthrough...

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Diya Mirza Biography-Filmography-Sexy photos

Diya Mirza Profile:Name: Diya MirzaNick Name: DeeDate of Birth: 9 December, 1981Star Sign: SagittariusHeight: 5′ 6Hair Color: BlackAwards: Miss Asia-Pacific 2000Debut film: Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil MeinAddress:402, Flamingo Apts.,Veronica Rd.,Bandra (W),Mumbai 400 050Diya Mirza Biography:Dia was born in December 9, 1981 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her dad's name was Frank Handrich, a German National, and an Interior Designer by profession, and her mom, Deepa, is Bengali-speaking.At the age of 16, after completing her 10th standard, she got a job with Sriven Multi-Tech in Hyderabad. This job paved her way to modeling assignments with Lipton, Emami amongst others. With this exposure she was encouraged to participate in the 2000 Femina...

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Preeti Jhingiani Biography-Filmography-Sexy Photos

Preeti Jhingiani Profile:Date of Birth : 18 Aug 1980Place of Birth : Mangalore, KarnatakaMarital status: SingleHobbies: Watching romantic movies, web browsing and listening music.Occupatin: Fashion model, bollywood actress.Debut film: "Mohabbatein"Address:Preeti Jhangiani17 Seamist,14 Pali Road,BandraMumbai-400050.Preeti Jhingiani Biography:Preeti Jhangiani was born on 18th August 1980. When she first made her as the wispy "chhui mui girl" in a music video, everyone whispered, "Who's that girl?" And when she made it to the list of three newcomers to be introduced in the eternal romantic Yash Chopra's star bonanza, "Mohobbatein", cine-goers knew that Preeti Jhangiani had arrived. Her goody-two-shoes image, her...

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Gracy Singh

Gracy Singh Profile:Name : Gracy SinghSex : FemaleBirth Date : 20 July 1980Birth Place : Delhi, IndiaProfession : Model,ActressDebut Film: "Lagaan"Film Awards: Zee Cine Best Debutant Award for "Lagaan". Address: Gracie SinghSalvadore, 7th floor, Flat No. 702,Shastri Nagar,Near Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W)Mumbai 400 053. Gracy Singh Biography:Gracy Singh was born in Delhi in a Punjabi family and even before she started her acting career. Gracy was a part of the dance group "The Planets". During one of the shows, she was introduced to Sanjiv Bhattacharya and that’s how she got her first acting job as "Dinky" in the soap opera Amaanat.For the screen test of "Lagaan", Gracy was asked to dance to the song "Hothon pe aisi baat" from the movie...

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Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu Profile:Name: Bipasha BasuPetname: BonnyDate of Birth: January 7, 1979Height: 5'8.5" Hobbies: Dancing, reading.Claim to fame : Sonia Khanna in 'Jism'Debut Film: Ajnabee (2001)Address: 105/B,Ashiyana Estate,John Bapist Road,Bandra(w),Mumbai-50.Awards:** Filmfare Best Debut Award, Ajnabee( 2001).Bipasha Basu Biography:Bipasha Basu born on January 7th, 1979 in New Delhi, India is a marvelous Bollywood actress and a celebrated supermodel. The dusky Bengali beauty, Bipasha Basu, was born in Delhi, grew up in Kolkata and now is based in Mumbai. She wanted to be a doctor since childhood. She compelled her to participate in the Famous Ford Supermodels Contest in 1996. She won the contest at 17 years of age and the rest is history. Bipasha...

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