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Veteran actor Prem Chopra, best known for his negative roles in films like “Kati Patang”, “Dostana”, “Kranti” and “Phool Bane Angaarey”, says films nowadays don't feature “purely dark villians” as they are showed in more of “grey shades”. “There are no more purely dark villains. Like heroes, the negative character are also in the shades of grey today,” Prem said in a statement. The 80-year-old will next be seen in “Udanchhoo” playing the role of 'Baba G'. He and actress Bruna Abdullah were shooting for a 'Pravachan' scene earlier this week here. “When you see the scene, you will not be able to guess who is the bad guy, given the calm composed smile I have on my face through the scene. The real colours are shown off the stage by Baba G,” said Prem. In the sequence, Prem is seen sitting on a grand thrown, on a stage decorated with garlands and flowers, dressed in imperial blue robe and a yellow lustrous stole. Directed by Vipin Parashar, “Udanchhoo” is a layered comedy and is inspired from real life events. The protagonist and his family are sucked into the devious plot of the greedy ‘Baba G’. Apart from Prem, the film also stars Rajneesh Duggal and debutante Sayesha Saigal.
Bruna's 'costume ideas' for her next
Actress Bruna Abdullah, known for her sense of style, spent a lot of time with Fahad Khan and Swati Singh -- the costume designers of Vipin Parashar's’film "Udanchhoo". "Both Fahad and Swati are very talented and were receptive. They readily agreed when I discussed my costume ideas. In the whole film, I wear just one type of costume with different colours. When Vipin approached me for the role, I immediately got hooked on to the role and said yes," Bruna said in a statement. Produced by Ravindra Singh of R-Vision, the film stars Rajniesh Duggal and Saisha Sehgal in lead roles, and is slated to release later this year.
Ghajini's new avatar in 'Grand Masti'
After winning accolades for essaying the powerful and fearsome villain in hit film "Ghajini", actor Pradeep Rawat is back on screen as the lead antagonist in forthcoming adult comedy "Grand Masti". In "Ghajini", Pradeep played a villain of the same name. He will now be seen as a college principal in "Grand Masti". He sports a very classy European look with checked jackets and berets, and plays a stern character throughout the film, said a source. "Mr. Rawat portrays the main negative character in the film. He was last seen in 'Ghajini' and the entire team felt that the kind of fear factor needed for this role, would be wonderfully brought out by him," the source added. Directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria, "Grand Masti" is a sequel to 2004 release "Masti". The film also features Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani along with Sonalee Kulkarni, Maryam Zakaria, Manjari Phadnis, Bruna Abdullah, Kainaat Arora and Karishma Tanna. The film will release Sep 13.
'Grand Masti' to release Sep 6 this year
“Grand Masti”, a sequel to the 2004 adult comedy “Masti”, will hit theatres Sep 6 and actor Vivek Oberoi says it will be another laugh riot for the viewers. “The countdown begins! 'Grand Masti' releases Sep 6! Get ready for a riot because the 'masti' boys are back,” Vivek tweeted. Indra Kumar, who directed "Masti", helmed "Grand Masti" and teamed up again with Vivek, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh for the film. While Amrita Rao, Tara Sharma and Genelia D'Souza played the female leads in the original, "Grand Masti" will feature Maryam Zakaria, Kainaat Arora, Bruna Abdullah, Manjari Phadnis, Karishma Tanna and Sonali Kulkarni.
Sophie goes international with WILL.I.AM
There's lots happening in Sophie Choudry's life and what we are about to reveal is sure to make other female singers go green with envy. William, better known as Will.I.Am, of Black Eyed Peas, has zeroed in on Sophie Choudry for a song of his next album. The duo that has been friends for over a year now, met up in London recently where Will.I.Am discussed the song that has been heavily inspired by Hindi film music. Will.I.Am, who has been the main singer of the rock band Black Eyed Peas, has always been inspired by India and Indian idols. His earlier album Elephunk was inspired by Lord Ganesha and Monkey Business by Lord Hanuman. Sophie said that she was looking forward to record the song with Will. "He feels that Indian singers are the next big thing on the global map." Will.I.Am and Sophie will record the song at a studio in Bahrain that is owned by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Besides this, Sophie has just completed recording an album with international singer Rishi Rich along with Bappa Lahiri. There's more! The actress will also crack a deal with a musician from the Middle East that will be in Hindi, English and Arabic. But there's something special that Sophie aims for! "I want to crack a deal with a French Production as I am fluent in French too." Sophie, who began her career as a VJ will soon be branded as the only actress who is an actor, singer and a businesswoman. For those who don't know, Sophie, along with her mother plans to launch her production house soon.
Hema Malini got Vitasta Award 2006
Bollywood Dream Girl Hema Malini got Vitasta Award 2006, but this time for her Classical Dancer Incarnation. Renowned Bollywood actress Hema Malini, Girija Devi, were facilitated with Vitasta Award 2006 by Sopori Acadamy of Music And Performing Arts, at a spectacular event Sa Ma Pa Sangeet Sammelan 2006 organized by Pt. Bhajan Sopori held at Kamani Auditorium. Girija Devi received this award for her vocal expertise. Hema Malini was facilitated for her best out put in Classical Dance 'Bharatnatyam. One more award is introduced this year to facilitate exponents exclusively in the field of Light Music and Folk. Sa Ma Pa Sher 'e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohd. Abdulla Award. Consisting of Rs.25, 000 reward. This award received by Singer Gulam Hassan Soofi. Event was started with Saraswati Vandana by Ragini Ranjan. Chief Guests Mangat Ram (Labor Minister of J&K)Omar Abdullah (Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha) & Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S.K.Sinha( PVSM, Governor of J&K), Gulam Nabi Azad (Hon'ble Chief Minister J&K) along with his Singer wife Shameem Azad. Guest of Honour Jugal Kishore, (Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, J&K) A.R. Shaheen (Hon'ble Minister of Parliament, Lok Sabha) and R. C. Bhatt (Ex.DDP all India Radio),Dr.Farooq Abdullah (Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha) At this event many exponents from Classical World Sunanda Sharma (Vocal), Rajendra Prasanna (Flute), Meeta Pandit (Vocal), Fahimuddin Dagar, Dr. Shanno Khurana , Sitar Mastro Prateek Choudhary, Punjabi Pop Singer Jassi, Aparna Sopori W/o Bhajan Sopori were made their presence to give more glitter to the evening. Awards were given by Shamboo Nath Sopori to Hema Malini and Girija Devi. Sa Ma Pa Vitasta Award consists of Rs.50, 000. Audiences enjoyed the remarkable & melodious Performances of Abhay Sopori (Santoor), Bhajan Sopori (santoor) Rajan Sajan Mishra (Vocal), Srinivas Joshi (Vocal) S/o Pt.Bhimsen Joshi performed Raag Priya Darshini, Bhajan-Govardhan Giridhari Rakhna Laaj Hamari, along with their team mates Dalchan Sharma (Pakhavanj), Mehmood Dhaulpuri (Harmonium), Akram Khan (Tabla) Deepak, Harcharan (Tanpura). Under 'Tabla Ke Baaj' different Gharanas from (Benaras, Delhi, Lucknow, Ajarada, Farrukhabad, Punjab) gave their performances coordinated by Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra. Girija Devi performed the Miya ke tode Payaliya more Baje, Paar Karo Re More Nayya, Thumri 'Aap to Videsh me Chaye Sajana, Bhajan- Hari tum Kahe Preet Lagayee. Shovna Narayan with Performed 'Shivardhanarishwar' Nritya Natika, Sakhire Bhojpuri Nritya Natika, Kavi Eaisa Geet Bana along with her team mates Mahaveer (Pakhavat), Vijay Sharma (Sitar), Shakeel Ahmad (Tabla). Speaking to media Omar Abdullah Said that, Nowadays Youth is spending their time in other than Cultural & Classical activities; at this juncture Sopoti Academy is spreading the fragrance of Music by training the youth in classical music. Sopori Acadamy of Music and Performing Arts has celebrated this event much grandly than last year. The evening also saw the eminent people from different fraternity at the event were Australian Ambassador Jutta Stephen with her husband Peter Stephen. This event was organized with the objective to promote and support talented and unknown musicians of all age groups across the Nation. It was a cultural evening to revive old and dying music forms & styles in India.