Showing posts with label Amitabh Bachchan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amitabh Bachchan. Show all posts

Sunday, 30 March 2014

Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif invited for cultural conference in Lahore

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Katrina Kaif have been invited for the annual Literary and Cultural Conference to be held in Lahore, organisers said.
According to a report in Dawn newspaper, Amitabh Bachchan, 71, and Katrina Kaif are among the many foreign dignitaries, who may attend the event organised by the Lahore Arts Council.
The organisers are hopeful that both Bachchan and Kaif will attend the proceedings in Lahore.
“We have sent invitations to 12 personalities from India, mostly writers, including two prominent faces from Bollywood-Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif. Hopefully they will attend the conference,” Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi, Programmes Deputy Director, said.
Other personalities who have been sent invitations include Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi and Shamim Hanfi.
This year, the conference is themed around nostalgia, and the title is ‘Beetay Huway Din Yaad Atay Hain’.
Renowned people from all fields have been invited to speak at the conference, which will be held from May 24-26 at the Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall.

Friday, 28 March 2014

Kapil to celebrate his birthday with Amitabh Bachchan?

While there were reports speculating about the appearance of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan on Sunil 'Gutthi' Grover's show, Mad In India, other reports claims comedian Kapil Sharma of 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' still has the one-up.


According to a leading daily, come April 2, Amitabh 'Shahenshah' Bachchan will pay a visit to the funny man on his popular show. What makes it a double win for Kapil is the fact that April 2 is also his birthday. What more could one ask for?
Preeti Simoes, creative director of the show has reportedly confirmed the development saying they've recently shot the promos for the show. Big B was reportedly glad to know about Kapil's birthday, and we suspect a little celebration along the lines of 'Party Toh Banti Hai' from Bhootnath Returns.

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Deepika Padukone beats Amitabh Bachchan, invites 15 million Facebook fans for live chat

Deepika is currently gearing up for her Diwali release 'Happy New Year'. 
Deepika is currently gearing up for her Diwali release 'Happy New Year'.
Actress Deepika Padukone today invited her 15 million Facebook fans for a live web chat as a way to express her gratitude for their support and love.
Deepika, 28, also celebrated her more than 15 million fan following on Facebook beating superstars like Salman Khan (14,811,718 likes), Aamir Khan (11,597,563 likes) and Amitabh Bachchan (10,518,577) among others.
The ‘Chennai Express’ star even updated her cover photo one hour prior to the live chat with her fans.
“Celebrating 15 million crazens. Live Chat with Deepika now,” read the caption on the picture.
Deepika is currently gearing up for her Diwali release ‘Happy New Year’, which also stars Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani and Sonu Sood. The action comedy-drama is being directed by Farah Khan.

Amitabh Bachchan is my inspiration: Varun Dhawan

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Varun Dhawan said he is deeply inspired by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he considers his idol.

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan said he is deeply inspired by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he considers his idol.
“I am not in the race for Rs 100 crore club. For me the most important thing is that the audience enjoys my film and feel that the movie was worth spending,” Varun, 26, who was in the city to promote his upcoming film ‘Main Tera Hero’, told reporters.
The romantic-comedy film, which is slated to release on April 4, is directed by the actor’s father David Dhawan. It also stars Ileana D’Cruz and Nargis Fakhri.
The actor said he tries to bring humour and entertainment in the lives of the audience, who have to deal with a lot of stress in their everyday life.
Varun said he has started taking criticisms in positive sense. “Initially I used to have a problem with criticisms but now I take them positively and try to improve myself,” he said.
The actor, who made his acting debut with Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year’ said he too had to struggle to make a name in the industry inspite of being the son of an established filmmaker.
“I also had to struggle in the industry inspite of being the son of David Dhawan. My first film was directed by Karan Johar and he is not even my father’s friend,” he said.
On being asked about his father, Varun said that he is a tough filmmaker, who wants one to concentrate on work during the shoot.
The actor said he would definitely cast his vote and urged the youngsters to do the same.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Emraan Hashmi or Jackky Bhagnani: Who is an inspiring leader?


Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Emraan Hashmi or Jackky Bhagnani: Who is an inspiring leader?

The general elections are just around the corner. Young India is in search of dynamic leaders who can pull the country out of the relentless social and economic gloom with their awe-inspiring leadership skills. Cinematically speaking, many B-town heroes have given us hope with their incredible endeavours. Take a look at these stalwarts from reel life and tell us who can become a role model in real life too when it comes to inspiring young minds and bring about a much-needed change

With election being the buzz word, our B-town movie makers are eager to cash in on anything that can bring about a social change, for the better. From the baap of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan using his supernatural prowess in his forthcoming movie Bhoothnath Returns to contest an election to bring some order in the politically and morally corrupt society, young lad Jackky Bhagnani is eager to introduce a movement of sorts to place India on the global map and give the country its rightful due. And then there are two rookies- charged with tremendous confidence and incredible passion-who are all set to do a pardaahfash and to set the country in order with their might as journalists. Yes, Atul Agnihotri’s forthcoming movie O Teri will see duo Bilal Amrohi and Pulkit Samrat unearthing some shocking scams.
Take a look at these onscreen leaders who gave us a cinematic hope with their heroism and tell us who inspired you the most?
Amitabh Bachchan in Bhoothnath Returns: With his towering personality, megastar Amitabh Bachchan will unleash his funny as well as intimidating streak in the sequel to 2008 horror-comedy Bhoothnath. As the friendly neighbourhood ghost, Big B’s Bhoothnath will be seen fighting the elections. His helpful presence will be seen only by children while adults remain blind to his magnanimous personality. Mr Bachchan will employ his rich baritone, his tall frame and the generosity of his ‘spirit’ to best effect to deliver justice.
Jackky Bhagnani in Youngistaan: The young dude brings the energy and perspective of the youth with his personality for positive changes India has been craving for long now. A young and dynamic leader with a vision to build India is what the country needs and Jackky is playing a strong character in his forthcoming release Youngistaan. The lad wants to put India on the map with his zest and meticulous planning.
Amitabh Bachchan in Satyagraha: The veteran played a Gandhian in Prakash Jha’’s political drama Satyagraha. Big B might have played a traditionalist who walks the path of truth and honesty, but he is equally modern with his approach when it comes to fighting against the system to clean up the mess. He uses the power of social media to spur a political movement that snowballs into a corruption hatao aandolan. But the path to a clean and corruption-free state is straddled with many challenges, dirty politics and blood-bath. And yet the veteran actor chooses to fight till he takes the battle to its logical conclusion.
Salman Khan in Jai Ho: The Being Human actor upholds some really inspiring qualities in real life. We all know that Salman is kind, generous and compassionate. The 48-year-old took a leaf out of the book on his own life, so to say, to portray an ex-army officer in Jai Ho who is on a mission to create a chain of goodness for the betterment of humanity.
Emraan Hashmi in Shanghai: Dibaker Banerjee’s Shanghai traced corruption in India at its regressive best, masquerading in the garb of economic progress. Emraan Hashmi played the pot-bellied, 30-year-old Rajput struggling to make a life, resorting to the easy way out as a porn videographer. But the sudden transformation in his grey character-when Hashmi decides to take on the system with all his worth was jaw-dropping. It simply showed the might of a commoner who can turn things around if something within him gets stirred.