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GARAM MASALA INTERVIEW/BOLLYWOOD GOSSIPS Priyanka Chopra’s father Dr. Ashok Chopra no more Source: Glamsham. com Vinita Singh Elenoa Adi Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra’s father Dr. Ashok Chopra, who was critically ill and battling with cancer for quite some time, passed away today. As per the reports, his father breathed his last today. He was admitted at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. It is believed that he was suffering from cancer since 2008. It was in 2005, when Priyanka was shooting for Rohan Sippy’s Bluffmaster, her father fell ill. Priyanka Chopra who was juggling with her film assignments and attending to her father, was exceptionally close to him. She was said to have been extremely anxious and worried about her father’s health. In fact, Priyanka put aside all her work assignments to give her time to ailing father. It is heard that Priyanka even had organized a Puja at her home for dad’s recovery. Dr. Chopra’s condition deteriorated last week and despite the stress, Priyanka went about fulfilling her work commitments until her father was admitted to the hospital. It is ironic that Priyanka Chopra’s father passed away when Father’s Day just round the corner (June 16) Our heartfelt condolences to Priyanka and her family at this distressing time! ght) with Priyanka Chopra’(ri hok Chopra. her late father Dr. As Johnny Lever Can’t stay away from comedy Assuring fans that his role as a CID officer in the forthcoming action thriller “Enemmy” will provide adequate humour, popular Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever Thursday said he cannot stay away from comedy. “Mai comedy se dur nehi reh sakta (I can’t stay away from comedy). Yes, you will see me doing adequate comedy in the action thriller. This role will show that even a person who makes others laugh can get angry,” Lever told reporters here at a promotion for his forthcoming flick “Enemmy”. Directed by Ashu Trikha, “Enemmy” is a cop action drama, which features Mithun Chakraborty and actor Suneil Shetty in lead roles. Also, Mithun’s son Mahaakshay plays a CID officer in the film. Lever has played endearing characters providing comic relief in films like “Kaho Naa Pyar Hai”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Golmaal 3″ and “Yamla Pagla Deewana” among others. “I definitely want to work in comedy films, as you see I look more like a comedian. The audience also likes me in that way and even if I am not delivering any dialogue my face makes them laugh,” said Lever. Slated to release June 21, “Enemmy” also features Kay Kay Menon and Yuvika Chaudhary of “Om Shanti Om” fame. Johnny Lever Pancholi protects his son, Suraj Source: Times of India Jiah’s Khan’s suicide has created a sorrowful atmosphere and Aditya Pancholi’s family is being targeted for the tragic loss. Suraj Pancholi, son of Aditya Pancholi and the late actress’ boyfriend is being labelled the reason for Jiah Khan’s suicide. Jiah Khan, 25 hung herself in her Juhu home on June 4 and Suraj was questioned for the same as reports emerged that the actress was 2 depressed due to her not so blooming Bollywood career and a sad personal life. “If Suraj is to be blamed then please make him the villain,” says protective father Aditya. Shobhaa De , in her blog post commented, “Like father, like son” in reference to Aditya and Suraj Pancholi with which Aditya is very unhappy. “What’s Shobhaa De’s problem with me and my son? What does she mean by saying, ‘Like father, like son?’ Let the truth come out. If Suraj has done some wrong, let it come out. But don’t condemn him in your column for something he hasn’t done. Everyone has children,” said the hurt father. Suraj Pancholi, (left) son of Aditya Pancholi. He said: “Suraj ki kya galti hai (What’s Suraj’s fault)? They’re probably looking for a villain in this story, and Suraj has been selected as the villain of this story. If you take Raavan out of the ‘Ramayan’, it loses its impact. What is Sholay without Gabbar Singh?” “For the last three days, Source: Bollywood Celebden I’ve done what I could do as a concerned father and the head of my family. Now I’ve the space to see what loss has Jiah’s family suffered. We were there – my son Suraj and I, for the funeral. Not for a second did we think we should stay away just to avoid trouble. “Jiah and her mother (ac- tress Rabiya Amin) are our friends. We are not going to turn our backs on them just because some questions are being asked by some people who don’t know the truth and are only interested in being judgmental,” he added. According to Aditya, even his son is going through a tough phase losing Jiah Khan. “Suraj is very hurt and shaken. But what can he do? I know Suraj will be fine. But what about Jiah’s mother and sisters? Would they ever be normal again? Looking at Suraj’s grief, I am reminded of Jiah’s family’s grief,” he said. Aditya also believes it’s wrong to blame only the broken relationship between Jiah and Suraj as the reason for her suicide. “There must be other factors. Jiah bottled up all her emotions. Suraj tells me she never raised her voice. He says the maximum she ever raised her voice to say was, ‘Suraj, this is not done’. “I want to request people to not try to make my son the villain. It’s circumstances that played villain in Jiah’s life. If that one moment when she took that drastic step had been averted, she’d still be alive,” he added. Well, blaming someone for someone’s death is very hurting and without any practical evidence it is cruel too. We hope Jiah’s family recovers from their tragic loss and this matter settles down in the best way possible for both the families. GARAM MASALA LOCAL/BOLLYWOOD GOSSIPS Legendary singer Manna Dey admitted to hospital, condition stable Source: Hindustan Times The condition of legendary playback singer Manna Dey is now stable and there’s hope he will be cured within a few days, said his doctors on Sunday. The 94-year-old singer was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore due to chest infection on Saturday. Prabodh Chandra Dey, popularly known as Manna Dey has been suffering from chest infections and respiratory problems and was admitted to Narayana Hrudayalaya in Hosuru Road on the outskirts of Bangalore. The Dadasaheb Phalke awardee is currently undergoing treatment there. Dey currently resides in Bangalore with his relatives, after spending more than fifty years in Mumbai. Having recorded more than 3,500 songs in a number of languages including Hindi and Bengali, he regaled generations of listeners with his romantic ballads, intricate raga-based songs, Qawwalis and fast-paced modern numbers, lending his voice to a number of Hindi and Bengali film stars. His popular tracks include ‘Poocho Na Kaise Maine’ (Meri Surat Teri Aankhen), ‘Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen’ (Waqt), ‘Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli’ (Anand), ‘Yeh Dosti’ (Sholay) and ‘Ek Chatur Naar’ (Padosan). Dey was being treated at his home for the past couple of weeks. Legendary singer Manna Dey (middle). Anupam Kher Anupam Kher gorges on ‘Purani Dilli’ delights Source: Bollywood Celebden A movie’s shooting in old Delhi gave veteran actor Anupam Kher the chance to gorge on local delights like Mughlai food and jalebi. “Night shoot in Old Delhi means having to deal with amazing Mughlai food, jalebi, kulfi faluda and raat ki rani ki khushboo (fragrance of jasmine). Wah Purani Dilli,” tweeted Anupam. The actor is shooting in the capital for Sanjeev Sharma’s “Saat Uchakkey”, which is being produced by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s banner Friday Film Works. Manoj Bajpayee was also present for the movie’s shooting, and he says he had a great time. “(Anupam Kher is) One hell of a gem! Got him the best Mughlai food and he felt sleepy after having all of it,” tweeted Manoj. There’s another actor missing the different culinary and thirst-quenching flavours that Delhi offers. Sandhya Mridul tweeted: “Janpath Depaul’s, Lajpat Nagar’s Lassi, Chanakya Nirula’s, Defence Colony’s Moet’s, South Extension Chaat, Prince Masala Banta, Pandara’s Gulati… Remembering My Delhi.” Jeetendra’s 40 year journey in the film industry can be scripted as a legendary one. He is definitely one of the pioneers of Bollywood cinema. Hope he continues delivering brilliant movies through his production house and entertain all of us. 3 GARAM MASALA BOLLYWOOD NEWS Pitobash Tripathy: Not just me, every actor has to struggle Source: Times of India Having won awards for his portrayal of Mandook in the film ‘Shor In The City’ and as Bhaggoo in ‘Shanghai’ singing Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Pitobash Tripathy says he has finally a made a place for himself in Bollywood, albeit with difficulty. A small town-boy from Orissa, Pitobash is a qualified engineer who quit his job and came to Mumbai to study at the FTII. “My parents were not happy with my decision initially because they thought that acting was not a stable career. But now, when they see me, they are happy,” says Pitobash who was in Lucknow recently as part of the cast of Craig Gillespie’s Million Dollar Arm. “I was lucky to get this role. I had seriously never thought I could be part of a Hollywood film, but now I am extremely happy because my character is a significant one and I will be going to Atlanta to shoot next month,” says the actor who has also been part of films like Chitkabrey, Joker and I Am Kalam. Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan Shahrukh, Amitabh to work together in a film Source: Bollywood celebden Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, the two coveted superstars of Bollywood might be seen together sharing screen space in R Balki’s next flick. Both the actors haven’t been seen together in a film for five years, since 2008 and if at all have they been seen in the same film, it might just be for a special appearance. Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, the two coveted superstars of Bollywood might be seen together sharing screen space in R Balki’s next flick. Both the actors haven’t been seen together in a film for five years, since 2008 and if at all have they been seen in the same film, it might just be for a special appearance. Pitobash Tripathy. Pitobash says, “My coming to Mumbai wasn’t easy. My parents are humble people and I am the youngest among six children. Right from my childhood I wanted to be an actor. I was quite active in dramatics in school and college and in fact at age 12 I got the National Balshree Award from the then President of India, Late Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma in Creative Performance. It’s as if I knew I would end up becoming an actor so I self-trained in western and contemporary dance. But just to satisfy my parents, I did my engineering from Kolkata and I also got a job but I quit that once I got through FTII, Pune, which was like a dream come true,” says Pitobash. But the struggle was just about to begin as Pitobash spent several years making rounds of producers offices before he bagged a role. “I’m not the only one. Every newcomer in Bollywood struggles. Mine was more because firstly the industry does not have too many from my state, so there were not many examples for me to quote from. Dam gains weight for next film Source: Mid day.com Paoli Dam had to put on a few kilos for her role in Suhail Tatari’s upcoming film.”I follow a strict gym Paoli Dam routine and also maintain a diet I am an actress and for me to look good on screen is vital. However, I have always trained myself to be flexible and work as per my role’s instructions. It’s very important to look natural on screen and I want to give my best as an actress,` says Paoli. `I don’t mind losing few kilos or gaining for the role I play in a project.` Rishi Kapoor: Cast members of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Ranbir and his mother Will Ranbir be seen in ad with mom Neetu? Source: Mid Day.com After doing an ad with his father Rishi Kapoor, there’s buzz that Ranbir will now be seen in an ad with his mom Neetu They will be seen together in Abhinav Kashyap’s upcoming film as well. Looks like this filmi family is together at home and work. 4 All are equally responsible for YJHD success Source: Hindustan Times After Anurag Basu’s Barfi! (2012), Ranbir Kapoor’s recent release, director Ayan Mukerji’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) is the actor’s second film that has crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark at the box-office. In fact, YJHD reached the magic figure in just seven days of its release. Based on these figures, the reports might give the entire credit to Ranbir for the film’s success, but his father Rishi Kapoor states that his son was only a part of the team that made the film such a hit. “I think the credit should go to Ayan and Karan Johar (producer of YJHD). Ranbir has worked hard on this film as he does for all his films, but the whole team has worked towards the success of YJHD. Be it Ranbir, Deepika Padukone and Kalki Koechlin (co-stars), or Pritam (music director of YJHD) — all of them are equally responsible for making the film a hit,” says Rishi. However, the veteran actor is proud that his son’s film is buzzing at the box-office currently. “Being Ranbir’s father, I am very happy to see the response to YJHD. I am getting hundreds of calls throughout the day for it,” says Rishi. Talking about response, the trailer of Rishi’s upcoming film D-Day, directed by Nikhil Advani, has been getting a positive reaction on YouTube too. “My film, which hasn’t even released yet, has already got over a billion hits on YouTube. I am very happy seeing the response,” says Rishi, who is currently shooting for Subhash Ghai’s Kaanchi. GARAM MASALA BOLLYWOOD NEWS Mithun Chakraborty: My son better dancer than me Source: Times of india National Award winning actor Mithun Chakraborty, hailed as the “disco dancer” of Bollywood, has asserted that his son Mahaakshay is a better dancer than him. “My son is a better dancer than me. I always try to encourage him in his endeavours,” Mithun told reporters at a promotion for his forthcoming flick Enemmy. Sharing screen space with his son in the forthcoming action thriller, he will be seen as a senior CBI officer, with Mahaakshay portraying young CID recruit. However, son Mahaakshay contradicted his father, averring that there can be “only one original disco dancer”. “I believe that there is only one original disco dancer, and I think that is my dad. But I have tried my best to do a different kind of dance theme here. I have danced with my father in a promotional song in the film and I hope the audience will like it,” said Mahaakshay. Mahaakshay made his acting debut as Mimoh with the film Jimmy in 2008 and later he was seen in movies like Haunted 3D and Loot. But he could not get a strong foothold in the industry. Mithun, who doubles as grandmaster or Maha Guru (MG) in the hit TV reality show Dance India Dance, likened late popstar Michael Jackson (MJ) as ‘god’ and said it was unfair to compare him with MJ. “I don’t think I can be compared to MJ in any way. He is god and I am MG, and I can’t dance like MJ,” said Chakraborty. Directed by Ashu Trikha, cop action drama Enemmy also features Suneil Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, and Yuvika Chaudhary of Om Shanti Om fame. It is slated to release June 21. Ranveer Singh (right), is ispired by veteran actor Dev Anand’s (left), movies to learn the art of expressing through his eyes. Dev Anand’s work inspired ‘Lootera’ Ranveer Source: Mid-Day.com For his forthcoming movie “Lootera”, actor Ranveer Singh watched veteran actor Dev Anand’s movies to learn the art of expressing through his eyes. Ranveer, 27, has always played high-on-energy roles in his previous films. But for “Lootera”, director Vikramaditya Motwane wanted him to portray maximum emotions through his eyes, and not via body language. “’Lootera’ is a tribute to 1950s. We have styled our romance on Dev Anand,” spokesperson of the film said in a statement. Co-produced by Phantom Films and Balaji Motion Pictures, “ Lootera” also stars Sonakshi Sinha. It releases early next month. Naseeruddin Shah. Naseer looking forward to Dedh Ishqiya with Madhuri Source: Mid Day.com Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is delighted to team up with Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Dedh Ishqiya, and says he is looking forward to their working together. It’s a really funny script. What Vishal Bhardwaj and (director) Abhishek Choubey have come up with is quite gorgeous. And I’m really looking forward to doing this film. I am very happy to get to work with Madhuri. Whatever work we’ve done together so far has been very sketchy,” said Naseer. Recollecting his past collaborations with Madhuri, Naseer said, “Madhuri and I have worked together in Rajkumar, which was not so nice. And then we did Gaja Gamini together. Maybe you should ask Madhuri what Gaja Gamini was all about. I still haven’t been able to figure it out. We did Tridev but didn’t have any work together in this film.” Talking about their roles in Dedh Ishqiya, Naseer said, “We play two con-persons trying to constantly out-con each other.” Dedh Ishqiya is a sequel to 2010 film Ishqiya starring Vidya Balan, Naseer and Arshad Warsi. While Naseer and Arshad would reprise their roles, Madhuri has taken Vidya’s place. 5 GARAM MASALA PROFILES/BOLLYWOOD GOSSIPS Paresh Rawal to play Om Prakash’s role in Chupke Chupke Paresh Rawal’s profile Source: koimoi.com Date of Birth: May 30, 1950 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Birth Place: Gujrat Religion: Hindu Education: Narsee Monjee Institute of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Marital Status: Married Languages: Hindi, English, Gujarati Spouse: Swaroop Sampat Filmography Debut Film: Arjun Famous Movies: Garam Masala, Bachke Rehna Re Baba, Hulchul, Aitraaz, Shankar Dada MBBS, Poochho Mere Dil Se, Aan: Men at Work, Fun2shh, Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji, Baghban, Aanch, Hungama, Dil Ka Rishta, Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baa, Chor Machaaye Shor, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Aankhen, Moksha, Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar, Nayak, Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega, American Chai, Shikari, Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, Deewane, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Hera Pheri, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Bulandi Latest Movies: Garam Masal Film Awards: National Award for Sardar, Tammanna, Filmfare Awards For Best Comedian, Filmfare Award for Best Villian Other Facts: He has performed in Telugu & Punjabi Movies Also. Favourite Actor: Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Amitabh Bachchan Source: Metromasti Filmmaker Umesh Shukla has roped in actor Paresh Rawal to step into Om Prakash’s shoes for the new version of the cult classic, Chupke Chupke. “So far we have only finalised Paresh Rawal, who will play Om Prakash’s role,” Shukla, who had directed Oh My God with Paresh in the lead role, told IANS. “Needless to say Pareshji is a wonderful actor and I share a good bonding with him. It will be fun to work with him again,” he added. The 1975 Hrishikesh Mukherjee-directed lighthearted drama, Chupke Chupke, saw stellar performances by the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bhaduri, Om Prakash and Asrani. And who can forget Dharmendra’s antics in the film! “We have made many changes in the script and it’s not a remake it is an adaptation of Chupke Chupke,” said Shukla. The rest of the cast is yet to be decided. “Writer Sajid and Farhad have written the script and the film is in its final draft stage. It’s a fun-filled Shabana Azmi’ profile Source: koimoi.com Name: Shabana Azmi Birthday: 18th September 1950 Zodiac: Virgo Marital Status: Married to renowned poet, script writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar in 1984. Earlier in her career, she was linked to director Shekhar Kapur. Shabana Azmi (top right) Azmi is four times doctor Source: Hindustan Times Shabana Azmi is the most academically qualified actress in India by far and now the veteran actress is all set to receive another doctorate, this time from the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver Wednesday. This would be the “Masoom” actress’s fourth honorary degree. Earlier, she has received the same honour 6 from Leeds University in Britain, the Jamia Millia Islamia and the Jadavpur University. “It’s good to be honoured in a domain away from my home ground. For the academic world to acknowledge my contribution is gratifying. Yes, this is my fourth doctorate,” said the actress known for her roles in “Junoon”, “Sparsh”, “Saaz” and “Earth”. Awards: Shabana Azmi has been honored with the National Film Award for Best Actress for a total of five times, making her the most awarded actress in the category. Besides these, she has been the recipient of the Filmfare Best Actress Awards and nominations for the same for many of her films. She has also been honored with internationals awards in film festivals like Taormina Arte Festival (Italy), Chicago International Film Festival and L.A. Outfest. Shabana Azmi has been conferred with prestigious honors like Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India, Martin Luther King Professorship award by the University of Michigan, and Mumbai Academy of Mumbai Academy of Mumbai Image. Trivia: Shabana Azmi was among the first actresses of parallel cinema, which is famous for its realistic content and serious approach. One of the finest actresses of the industry, she has been a part of many foreign films and projects as well. Besides proving her acting prowess, she has also been actively engaged in social work, especially for women’s rights. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, and also the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund. Biography: Born in a Muslim family to poet Kaifi Azmi and veteran theatre actress Shaukat Azmi, Shabana had a natural inclination towards intellectual growth. The socially active environment she had at home helped her develop interest in social and human values, paving the way for her to be associated with social activities later in life. She completed her schooling from Queen Mary School, Mumbai and graduation in Psychology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She also pursued a course in acting from Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune in 1973. GARAM MASALA PROFILES/BOLLYWOOD GOSSIPS Zohra Sehgal Source: Wikipedia Date of Birth: 27 April 1912) Birth Place: aharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Religion: Hindu Languages: Hindi, English Zohra Segal started her career as dancer with dancer Uday Shankar in 1935 and worked with him for the next eight years. She has appeared in many Bollywood films as a character actor as well as in English language films and television series. She also appeared in Bhaji on the Beach (1992), The Mystic Masseur (2001), Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Dil Se.. (1998) and Cheeni Kum (2007); and the TV series, The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Tandoori Nights (1985–87), Amma and Family (1996).[2] At the age of 90, she got the lead character around whom the story revolved in 2002 film Chalo Ishq Ladaaye, where she had stunt sequences, emotional scenes etc. Considered the doyenne of Indian theatre, she acted with Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) and Prithviraj Kapoor’s Prithvi Theatre for fourteen years, during the period traveled over India, with the troupe.[3] Early life and education As a girl she was a tomboy fond of climbing trees and playing games. Zohra lost vision in her left eye as she contracted glaucoma at the age of one year old. She was referred to a hospital in Birmingham where she was treated at a cost of £300. She lost her mother while still young. As per their mother’s wishes, she and her sister were sent to Queen Mary College, Lahore. Strict purdah was observed there and the few males invited to speak did so from behind a screen.[5] As a result of seeing her sister’s failed marriage, she decided to pursue a career, rather than get married. Upon graduating, her maternal uncle, Sahebzada Saeeduzzafar Khan, who was based in Edinburgh to study medicine, arranged for her to apprentice under a British actor. So they started from Lahore by car and, en route, crossed Iran, Palestine, before reaching Damascus, Syria, where she met her cousin. Then they traveled into Egypt and caught a boat to Europe in Alexandria. Career Zohra Sehgal (bottom left) part of the Uday Shankar Ballet Troupe, ca (1935–37). While still in Europe, she received a telegram from Uday Shankar: “Leaving for Japan tour. Can you join immediately?” On 8 August 1935, she joined his troupe and danced across Japan, Egypt, Europe and the US, as a leading lady, along with French dancer, Simkie. When Uday Shankar moved back to India in 1940, she became a teacher at the Uday Shankar India Cultural Centre at Almora. It was here that she met Kameshwar Sehgal, an young scientist, painter and dancer from Indore, eight years her junior, belonging to the Radha Swami sect. There was initial opposition from her parents, but they eventually gave their approval to marry. They married on 14 August 1942. Jawaharlal Nehru was to attend the wedding reception, but he was arrested a couple of days earlier for supporting Gandhi’s Quit India Movement. After her husband’s death in 1959, Zohra first moved to Delhi and became director of the newly founded Natya Academy. She then moved London on a drama scholarship in 1962. Here she met Ram Gopal, a India-born Bharatnatyam dancer, and starting 1963, worked as a teacher in the “Uday Shankar style” of dance at his school in Chelsea, during the short period of its existence. Her first role for British television was in a BBC adaptation of a Kipling story, The Rescue of Pluffles, in 1964. She also anchored 26 episodes of BBC TV series, Padosi (Neighbours; 1976–77). Her career in the next almost two decades remained sporadic, despite several small appearances in many films. Year Title 1946 Dharti Ke Lal 1946 Neecha Nagar 1950 Afsar 1956 Heer 1964 The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling 1964–1965 Doctor Who (TV series) 1967 The Long Duel 1967 Theatre 625 (TV series) 1968 The Vengeance of She 1968 The Expert (TV series) 1969 The Guru 1973 The Regiment (TV series) 1973 Tales That Witness Madness 1974 It Ain’t Half Hot Mum (TV series) 1978 Mind Your Language (TV series) 1983 The Courtesans of Bombay 1984 The Jewel in the Crown (TV series) 1985 Tandoori Nights (TV series) 1985 Harem 1986 Caravaggio 1987 Partition 1987 Never Say Die 1989 Manika, une vie plus tard 1989 The Bill 1991 Masala 1992 Firm Friends 1993 Bhaji on the Beach 1994 Little Napoleons 1995 Amma and Family (TV series) 1997 Tamanna 1998 Not a Nice Man to Know 1998 Dil Se.. 1999 Khwaish 1999 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 1999 Dillagi 2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa 2001 Landmark 2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2001 Zindagi Kitni Khoobsoorat Hai 2001 The Mystic Masseur 2002 Bend It Like Beckham 2002 Anita and Me 2002 Chalo Ishq Ladaaye 2003 Saaya 2004 Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya? 2004 Veer-Zaara 2005 Chicken Tikka Masala 2005 Mistress of Spices 2007 Cheeni Kum 2007 Saawariya 7 8 GARAM MASALA Interview with Madhuri Dixit Ram doesn’t control my career Source: Times of India M adhuri Dixit is the second actor in Hindi cinema after Amitabh Bachchan to have skillfully resurrected her slipping career. And just as the Big B, she has also been given a warm welcome back by people around. Post marriage with US-based doctor Shriram Nene in 1999, Madhuri stayed away from the greasepaint, arc lights and cameras, but a Yash Raj film Aaja Nachle (2007) lured her back from the picturesque Denver, USA to the gritty Mumbai studios and almost nailed her chances of a career revival. But Mads proved stronger than her unfavourable circumstances. She rose from the ashes, shrugged off the ‘has-been’ dust and bounced back with renewed energy. TV has given her the centre stage with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and in movies, Karan Johar breathed a new life into her career with the hit ‘Ghagra’ number that’s currently topping the charts. Her chemistry with a younger co-star Ranbir Kapoor (in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’s ‘Ghagra’ song) is another proof. Tell her that and she launches her famous smile. There are endorsements deals and more movies to talk about. But what she is most excited about is her new venture online that promotes dance — the reason for Madhuri’s being. We meet her at Filmistan Studio to wrap up this long pending big interview. Let’s start with your new song ‘Ghagra’ in Karan Johar’s film. The chemistry between Ranbir and you was incredibly palpable. How did you manage that? Ranbir’s fabulous expressions lend an additional value to anything he does. In this case, it added a good proportion of ‘mirchi’ (hot quotient) to the song. He has got very infectious energy. It was like a ched-chaad (playful teasing) between Ranbir and me. Also I guess the fact that we enjoyed each moment of the dance and were pretty comfortable with each other, made a difference to the song. And then there was Karan (Johar), Farah (Khan), Ayan (Mukerji) and the whole team. What if you were offered to do a movie whose script revolved around an older woman and a younger man? Would you do it? I can’t say now. I have to listen to the script. It depends on how it is treated. Everything depends on the treatment. doing my Kathak and I rehearse every day. Also, I’m eating right and keeping in shape. I’m a non-smoker and non-drinker and essentially a happy person. That’s what counts the most. Your well-being is reflected in your personality. ‘There’s a great amount of professional growth in this city for Ram and me’ Now that you’ve permanently moved to Mumbai from Denver which according to you provides a more quality life? They are two different kind of lives, so a comparison would be unfair, but I would say there is thrill here and serenity out there. Mumbai is like Manhattan. There’s a certain pace, a social life and the thrill of a professional life. Given our background, there’s a great amount of professional growth in this city for both Ram and me. We have our roots in India, in this city and an infrastructure in place to kickstart something in a big way. So naturally I see much more opportunity here than in Denver. In Denver, I was a homebody, and that’s a life I’d chosen with great happiness. I wanted that break from the arch lights and focus on building a lovely home, have some fun, look after my kids and do things that I had missed out on while pursuing my dream. But I miss Denver, especially the mountains, the cool air and the sprawling space. and live those moments completely. You will not get back this time again, so live every moment you get. You must have seen Ranbir Kapoor as a teenager? I don’t know how old or young he was then! I have a great amount of respect and admiration for him as an actor. He is such a fine actor! To have stepped out of the shadows of his famous parents (Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh) n Continued on page 10 Like what? Out there I had enrolled myself into a guitar class, I learnt driving and cooking, and I would go shopping to the neighbourhood vegetable market. We built a gourmet kitchen in our house in Denver. And I even had the time to indulge in small talk with my neighbours. At hindsight, it was so much fun! I guess life offers you opportunities to live your dream. We just have to accept what comes our way Is it true that Ram has full control over your career now? No, he doesn’t. My movie career is far from Ram and my production house RnM. That’s my area of expertise and the decisions are made by me. His management is restricted within our production house. Dance With Madhuri is our big project together and this is where Ram takes care of the technology and I take care of the artistic side. I go to our office for a few hours as all decisions are made there. But he is my husband and I discuss everything about my life with him. Do you find Ranbir charming, naughty or shy? He is all this and much more. He can be very charming and I heard that he is naughty on the sets. But I felt that he was very shy. When I was on the sets I didn’t hear a sound from him. He was always in the background, either watching the shots or rehearsing the dance. You’ve been looking younger and stunning of late. What’s your secret? I’m suddenly dancing a lot. My new endeavour, Dance With Madhuri, requires me to wear my dancing shoes almost every day. I’ve started 9 GARAM MASALA n From page 9 who are fabulous actors themselves, and create his own identity so early in life truly is commendable. He is very professional and inspiring for his co-stars and directors. Having actors like him encourages filmmakers to make different kind of cinema. He is a fearless actor in every sense. Who is your personal favourite amongst the young actors today? It’ll be very unfair to comment on that as I haven’t seen everyone’s work. I have seen most of Ranbir’s work, like Rockstar (2011), Wake Up Sid (2009), Rocket Singh (2009) and Barfi! (2012). I have seen Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor’s work in Jab We Met (2007) and they were fabulous. So were Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in Ishaqzaade (2012). I’m yet to see Varun Dhawan or Siddhart Malhotra’s acting and I don’t know what their capacity is. So what are your plans now? I have a long and exciting road ahead. Right now, I am busy with my upcoming film Gulab Gang’s post production work, and in a few more days my next film Dedh Interview with Madhuri Dixit Ishqiya will be complete. I’m shooting for Jhalak every day and I’ve signed few more new endorsements. And of course, there is my new undertaking — my passion project — an online dance academy website which enables you to be a dancer. You can learn from the video uploaded on the website, shoot yourself dancing and then put up the video on the website too. We didn’t know you were interested in the tech world. Actually my husband (Ram) had his own software company before he did medicine, so he has experience in this field. I am a very passionate dancer. So we clubbed our expertise and decided that the digital space would be the best place. I want to take this art form to every house. This is my way of giving something back to my fans. So I’ve just embarked on it. I can only say, Inshallah! I want my website to be like Wikipedia. I’ll try hip hop, Bollywood dance or Indian classical — you name it and it’s all going to be available under one umbrella. I’m getting Mahagurus, the best in their field of dance, to teach online. I recently had Pt. Birju Maharaj share his dancing experiences online. No monetising plan? At some point we would get into the revenue generating mode, though we finally you’ve realised your dream? and teach every form of dance. Be it freestyle, salsa, haven’t fleshed out how and when. Even if we do, it’ll be affordable. And whatever is earned from it, a part of it will go back into the project, while the rest will go to charity. Right now, I am treating it as a passion and trying to reach out to as many as people I can. Is this also another step towards film production? There’re bigger plans, but right now we’re on the digital platform and want to expand. I believe all the screens, be it digital or TV, are going to be one soon. And with 4G coming in, digital is clearly the future. About producing a film, we would love to do that at some point. When we hear some good script, we will get some good actors together. Will you remain an actor forever? Right now, I don’t see myself giving up acting as this is an interesting time in cinema. Hindi cinema is celebrating actors of all age groups and giving opportunities to explore their talent in full splendour. However, it’s interesting to see that I’m enacting diverse roles and exploring many dimensions of my professional life. I’m an actor and a judge, and I am teaching dance, so in a sense I am a Guru to my pupils and there is other stuff. It’s an exciting time for me. So, yes, I don’t see myself as an uni-dimensional professional. Give us a sneak peek into Gulab Gang and Dedh Ishqiya. I play a strong woman in Gulab Gang. The movie is about women empowerment and women education. Basically, it’s about a group of vigilantes who solve problems existing in society which are not particularly pertaining to women. Whereas in Dedh Ishqiya, my role is very vulnerable, of a very soft and different kind of a woman. You said you have no problem doing intimate 10 scenes in movies? Oh, that was said in the context to Dedh Ishqiya. You’ll have to watch the movie to understand what I meant when I said it. Having said this, I don’t mind doing romantic scenes provided the treatment is aesthetic. And everything would depend on what the subject is and the sensibilities of the director. If I feel squeamish about doing a romantic scene, I’ll not do it. Your co-stars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan are ruling Bollywood today, whereas their female counterparts aren’t as prominent as them. It’s great to see them up there. All of them have worked hard. I still remember when I was working with Akshay, he wasn’t that big, but was getting there. And all of sudden he has come up. He deserves the success. Look at the phenomenal rise of Salman. He deserves every bit, especially because he never bothered about slots and positions in spite of working very hard. That’s the best part about him. People ask me if I want to work with these co-stars. Why wouldn’t I if a suitable role comes my way? Do you want to share your diet plan with our readers? Sure. I have five small meals throughout the day. My morning starts with a small breakfast that consists of oatmeal or three egg whites and toast, followed by tea. I’m a tea drinker and I need minimum two cups a day. And then I have a mid-meal comprising nuts or curd with half a fruit. Lunch is usually a piece of chicken, some vegetables and carbs (I prefer roti to rice and bajre ki roti is my choice). A little amount of carb is necessary during the day as we’re involved in physical activity. In the evening, I have an egg-white and a cup of tea or some form of protein. I have an early dinner which is by 7.30 pm and it includes a bowl of salad, grilled fish or chicken and vegetables. I want to act with Salman Khan In a nice commercial potboiler, something like Hum Aapke Hai Kaun part 2. Shah Rukh Khan In a nice romantic film, with a perfect romantic setup and beautiful music. Akshay Kumar In a good action thriller or maybe a spy film. Aamir Khan In a nice social drama, based on relationships. In short, in a meaningful and popular film. Ranbir Kapoor In a crime thriller! There has to be some unspoken electricity between us, more on the lines of partners- incrime where one is constantly trying to outdo the other. It’ll be good fun. GARAM MASALA Bollywood gossips/news Junaid Khan Aamir Khan’s son takes a new direction Source: times of India Vishakha Singh isn’t slowing down as she is the only leading lady in Bajatey Raho which is produced by Eros and has Tusshar Kapoor as the male lead. Vishakha Singh: I am not Katrina Kaif to take it easy Source: times of India When it rains, it pours - This could well be true for Vishakha Singh who has as many as three films of her lines up for release in quick succession. As a matter of fact, two of these films - Fukrey and Ankur Arora Murder Case - would be releasing on the same day! ‘’Actually, I got these films backto-back. Last August I started working on Vikram Bhatt’s Ankur Arora Murder Case and then in September, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani offered me Fukrey. When filmmakers like these offer you films, you don’t think too much. Moreover when the scripts by themselves are so fantastic, there is no reason to go slow,’’ says Vishakha who had her share of waiting period after making an impressive appearance in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey two and a half years back. Meanwhile she isn’t slowing down as she is the only leading lady in Bajatey Raho which is produced by Eros and has Tusshar Kapoor as the male lead. ‘’This film came my way in January. I guess it has all come well as a part of a flow. I didn’t even have time to think whether I should slow down at all. In any case, I am not a major star like a Katrina Kaif to take it easy and be selective. Bajatey Raho is such a cool comedy and after playing an emotional part in Ankur Arora Murder Case and a sorted character in Fukrey, it was good to find myself in a fun zone,’’ details Vishakha. While Fukrey and Ankur Arora Murder Case release this weekend, Bajatey Raho is slated for 26 July release. Meanwhile Vishakha would soon be beginning a film down South as well. Aamir Khan’s 18-year-old son, Junaid, is all grown up. And Khan Junior has followed his star father into Bollywood. But unlike Aamir, Junaid hasn’t taken to acting (yet). Instead, he’s taken up the role of an assistant director to Rajkumar Hirani on his upcoming film, Peekay. Aamir is also starring in the film. “It was my suggestion that he learns something about cinema and gets a new experience in life before he makes his choices. It will help him in the long run. Let him discover it and tell us what he wants to do in the future. “Once he has a little understanding of the craft, let him choose. It’s too early to assume that he will end up in movies. It could be acting or directing; everything is going to be his choice. He is doing his B.Com now,” Aamir had told HT in an interview late last year. Looking good, and with a wellmaintained physique, we welcome Junaid into Bollywood. Riya Sen Suicide’s a cowardly act: Riya Sen Source: times of India Vishakha Singh. Bollywood actress Riya Sen is saddened with Jiah Khan’s suicide who hung herself from her a ceiling fan in her apartment in Juhu on 3rd June (2013). It is believed that Jiah took this drastic step due to many reasons, including her break up with Aditya Pancholi’s son Sooraj. A six page suicide letter was also found which was addressed to Sooraj Pancholi. Expressing her shock Riya says, “It’s upsetting to think that such a beautiful and talented girl like Jiah who was just 25 had to commit suicide, which is such a cowardly act. I’m sure life must have had so much more to offer her in due course of time. Also though easier said than done, I think one must learn to be bigger than a situation rather than fall into it. But each to their own. We are no one to judge. What I really feel sad about is that one shouldn’t always give up everything just because of failure in life. 11 GARAM MASALA BOLLYWOOD lyrics Bheegey Hont from Murdeer Bheegey Hont Tere, Pyaasa Dil Mera Lage Abrah Sa, Ha Mujhe Tan Tera Chamke Barsa De, Mujh Par Ghataye Tu Hi Meri Pyaas, Tu Hi Mera Jaan Kabhi Mere Saath, Koi Raat Guzaar Tujhe Subah Tak Mein Karoon Pyaar Wo...O..O..Oh...Ho... Saans Se Aanch Teri, Tan Aag Tera Cheene Neendh Meri, Hey, Loote Chaina Mera Kaala Jaadu Kare, Lambe Baal Tere Aankhen Jheel Teri, Dore Laal Tere Kabhi Mere Saath, Koi Raat Guzaar Tujhe Subah Tak Mein Karoon Pyaar Wo...O..O..Oh...Ho... Aankhen Keh Rahi, Jo Na Hum Kahen Use Sun Le Tu, Jo Na Lab Kahen Tu Na Soye Aaj, Mein Na Sowoon Aaj Tujhe Dekhoon Aaj, Tujh Mein Khowoon Aaj Kabhi Mere Saath, Koi Raat Guzaar Tujhe Subah Tak Mein Karoon Pyaar Wo...O..O..Oh...Ho... Bheegey Hont Tere, Pyaasa Dil Mera Lage Abrah Sa, Ha Mujhe Tan Tera Agar Tum Mil Jao from Zeher Agar Tum Mil Jao Zamana Chod Denge Hum... (3) Tumhe Paakar Zamane Bhar Se Rishta Tod Denge Hum ( Agar Tum Mil Jao Zamana Chod Denge Hum )... (2) 14 Bina Tere Koi Dil Kash Nazara Hum Na Dekhen Ge... (2) Tumhe Na Ho Pasand Usko Dobara Hum Na Dekhen Ge Teri Surat Na Ho Jis Mein... Teri Surat Na Ho Jis Mein Wo Sheesha Tod Denge Hum Agar Tum Mil Jao Zamana Chod Denge Hum Agar Tum Mil Jao Zamana Chod Denge Hum Tere Dil Mein Rahenge, Tujhko Apna Ghar Banaye Ge... (2) Tere Khwaabon Ko Ghenno Ki Tarha Khud Par Sajaye Gein Kasam Teri Kasam... Kasam Teri Kasam Taqdeer Ka Rukh Mod Denge Hum Tumhe Hum Apne JismJaan Mein Kuch Aise Basa Lenge... (2) Teri Khusboo Apni Jism Ki Khusboo Bana Lenge Khuda Se Bhi Na Jo Toote... Khuda Se Bhi Na Jo Toote Wo Rishta Jod Lenge Hum Agar Tum Mil Jao Zamana Chod Denge Hum Tumhe Paakar Zamane Bhar Se Rishta Tod Denge Hum ( Agar Tum Mil Jao Zamana Chod Denge Hum )... (2) 15 GARAM MASALA Hollywood gossips/news I’ve got you bro! Wayne Rooney shares picture of son Kai looking after his little brother Klay Source: Daily mail When an only child is confronted with a new sibling it can be a hard adjustment. But Kai Rooney seems to be embracing the fact that he has a brotherly addition to the family. And clearly the three-year old is more than happy to look after his 4-week old baby brother Klay, lovingly holding on to him in a sweet portrait. His is footballer father Wayne, 27, posted the photo online with the caption: ‘Kai looking after his little brother’. And that is obvious as Kai supports Klay’s head while he rests in his older brother’s lap, wearing a cable-knit cardigan and a white babygro. The three-year old wore a grey polo shirt with its red collar flipped upwards, a signature style for the eldest son of Brotherly love: Kai Rooney holds baby Klay in an affecColeen and Wayne. tionate family photo posted by father Wayne Denzel Washington to star in Shovel Ready Source: The SUn Actor Denzel Washington has entered negotiations with Warner Bros to headline its film adaptation of Adam Sternbergh’s sci-fi novel, Shovel Ready. The award-winning actor and father of four is offered to lead the film, the feature adaptation of a forthcoming sci-fi novel by New York Times Magazine culture editor Adam Sternbergh, reported Ace Showbiz. In a way similar to Washington’s, Man on Fire, the plot of upcoming movie centers on a garbagemanturned-hitman, who is hired to kill the daughter of a powerful, maniacal evangelist. Ultimately, the killer becomes the girl’s protector. It is set in a dystopian future of New York City. As of now, the project already gets Erwin Does Will Smith’s new film prove he’s a scientologist Source: The SUn Will Smith was the most bankable star in Hollywood – his movies were surefire smashes. But not now — and questions are being asked if the jug-eared one’s latest turkey has flopped because of its apparent references to Scientology. Some critics believe sci-fi snore After Earth has effectively outed Men In Black star and rap icon Smith as a follower of the controversial cult. Will came up with the story idea and produced the £84million movie. Co-starring his son Jaden, 14, it is about their spaceship crashing on a post-apocalyptic, abandoned planet Earth. Will, 44, who plays General Cypher Raige, lies dying in the cockpit and relies on 13-year-old son Kitai (Jaden) to go off in search of the rescue beacon which broke off their craft. 16 Stoff on board to be the producer. The actor himself is already committed to, The Equalizer, which unites him and young Hollywood star Chloe Moretz. But the intrepid lad must first fight admit they were encouraged to do. off a ferocious alien Aura monster. Samantha Domingo, 46, from Kent, Gripping stuff. Or maybe not, judgwas a member of the cult for 20 ing by the disappointing £17million the years and film took on its first says: “In weekmy opinion end After in the Earth is US. about And scientolsome ogy. reckon “Supthe pressing reason your for the true flop is that emoit appears tions to be less is part science of the fiction than scientology Tom Cruise with scientologist fiction. Pals ... Will Smith The film’s tag “Danger church’s very powis real, fear is a erful indoctrination process.” choice”, a line Cypher tells Kitai, may But the religious ramblings may not be a first clue to the scientology subend there. At the centre of the wasteplot. land Kitai tackles is a volcano — just For bottling up fear and emotion is like the cover image of scientology something that former scientologists bible Dianetics. Jennifer Aniston and fiancé Justin Theroux Aniston, Theroux move into dream mansion Source: The Sun Jennifer Aniston and fiancé Justin Theroux have finally moved into their dream Bel Air home. Renovations to the mid-century home are said to have cost £8million on top of the £13.5million the former Friends star paid for the mansion last year. Updates include a retractable roof, a 1,600sq ft wine cellar and a special margarita fountain for mixing her favourite drinks. Also on the giant property is a million-dollar Korean clay spa for Jen and a man cave for actor Justin equipped with top-of-the-range gadgets. The couple hope the palatial pad includes enough space and entertainment for each of them so they can enjoy a happy marriage without getting in each other’s hair. And if it doesn’t work, I hope Jen makes him sign a pre-nup. Imogen Thomas It might be time to give up glamour modelling: Imogen Thomas Source: The SUn Imogen Thomas has stripped off to reveal her postbaby bikini body. The mum-of-one, who posed in just a neon pink swimsuit for a new mag shoot, has been working hard to shed her pregnancy pounds since giving birth to baby Ariana four months ago. Imogen, 30, says she felt she had to lose weight quickly to get back to her day job, glamour modelling. But now the former Big Brother star, who put on 3st during her pregnancy and went from a size 10 to a size 16, has revealed it might be time to give up the glamour shoots for good. Asked if she felt under pressure to slim down after Ariana’s birth, the Welsh star told Now magazine: “When I saw pictures of myself, I was the biggest I’d ever been. “I wanted to get the weight off – but there’s added pressure when you’re being photographed. “I’ve been modelling for years and just wanted to get back to it.” But now Imogen, who has appeared in dozens of lads’ mags shoots, says she has had a change of heart. She said: “It feels like it might be time to give up glamour modelling, even though it’s been my life for so long. “It’s my income and I love it. But I’ll still do my calendar.” 17 GARAM MASALA Hollywood gossips/news Freeman falls asleep during interview Source: Hindustan Times Morgan Freeman dozing off, not once but a couple of times as his fellow acting legend talked about all the neat magic tricks the movie’s magician characters pull off without computer effects. Veteran Hollywood star Morgan Freeman was caught dozing off in the middle of an on-air interview with a news channel. The 75-year-old actor may have been woken a bit too early as he was seen sleeping on his chair while his ‘Now You See Me’ co-star Michael Caine trailed off enthusiastically about their new film, reported New York Post. Freeman woke himself up about halfway through the satellite chat, but still had a hard time keeping his eyes open. Emma Watson Emma Watson back to Brown University to finish degree Source: Hindustan Times Emma Watson has revealed that she will be returning to Brown University this fall to complete her degree. The 23-year-old actress told Rookiemag.com that she has been in charge of her own education since she started out on ‘Potter’ when she was just 9 or 10, the New York Daily News reported. The star said, referring to her university studies, that she liked the fact that she could design her own major and could even take independent studies if she wanted to, on subjects that weren’t necessarily in the curriculum. The flame game ... Rihanna Rihanna sparks more controversy with dodgy ‘ciggie’ snap Source: The Sun Rihanna lights up a suspicious looking cigarette as she unwinds in her hotel room. In snaps posted by her best pal Melissa Forde, the pop superstar is seen wrapped up in a Bob Marley blanket and appearing to smoke marijuana. It’s not the first time she’s been willingly caught on camera partaking in such recreational antics, prompting outrage from parents of impressionable young fans. Explaining her decision to promote her drug use on social network sites, Rihanna recently said: “I’m posting pictures of myself smoking pot to tell the truth about myself. “I’ve got so much to think about, why bring all this extra s*** by being dishonest?” Further defending her actions, the chart-topper revealed that she refuses to exercise censorship when it comes to posting images online. She told Elle mag: “Well, I Instagram everything about my life, whether it’s smoking pot, in a strip club, reading a Bible verse — how crazy, I know!” However, her habit of documenting her weed-smoking has triggered some angry responses. Earlier this year, she was targeted after uploading a snap of herself puffing on a questionable roll-up. One angry Twitter user wrote: “Why r u teaching other girls who look up to you to do this?” Hours later, she responded: “I don’t really give a f***.” Ted Dwane Ted Dwane set to undergo emergency surgery Source: Daily mail ‘Our little princess!’ Source: Daily mail They’ve done their best to keep daughter Alaia-Mai out of the spotlight since her birth on May 20th. But now Rochelle and Marvin Humes have finally shared a picture of their little girl on Twitter. Admitting they had been somewhat ‘over protective’ since their daughter’s birth, the pair are seen sitting proudly alongside AlaiaMai in an adorable picture. Marvin captioned the shot: ‘We know you guys have been wanting to see a picture of our little Princess. Mummy and Daddy are very over protective but here’s a precious picture, she’s a little camera shy x’ In the image, the 18 three-week-old tot is seen looking super-cute in a white dress with diamond bow detail, with Rochelle clutching little girl’s hand with one arm, and with the other wrapped around Marvin. Protective Marvin is seen holding up AlaiaMai’s head, tweeting fans that their daughter is a little ‘camera shy’. The family portait comes after Rochelle and Marvin stepped out with their daughter last week. While the Saturdays singer Rochelle looked sleepin for the outing, she looked in great shape and happy as doting father Marvin followed behind with their daughter in his arms. Our little princess! Marvin Hum es posted a shot of himself and wife Rochelle with their daughter Alai a-Mai on his Instagram page Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane has been rushed to hospital after a blood clot was discovered on his brain. The musician, who had been ‘feeling unwell for a few days’, is set to undergo emergency surgery to remove the clot. The folk-rockers, who announced the news in a statement via their website, have been forced to postpone three gigs in the US while the 28-year-old receives necessary care. It reads: ‘Our friend and bandmate Ted has been feeling unwell for a few days, and yesterday he was taken to a hospital to receive emergency treatment. ‘The scans revealed a blood clot on the surface of his brain that requires an operation. Ted is receiving excellent care and we are being assured that he will recover quickly from surgery.’ The award winning group signed off their announcement wishing him a ‘speedy recovery’ and ‘much love.’ Due to the operation they have been forced to cancel headline dates this week in Dallas, Woodland and New Orleans. However they have reassured fans that all of the dates will be rescheduled and they have no plans to reschedule or cancel any more. GARAM MASALA Kelly Clarkson - catch my breath I don’t wanna be left behind Distance was a friend of mine Catching breath in a web of lies I’ve spent most of my life Riding waves, playing acrobat Shadowboxing the other half Learning how to react I’ve spent most of my time Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won’t be told it’s supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain’t got time for that Catch my breath, won’t let them get me down, it’s all so simple now Addicted to the love I found Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud Making time for the ones that count I’ll spend the rest of my time Laughing hard with the windows down Leaving footprints all over town Keeping faith kinda comes around I’ll spent the rest of my life Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won’t be told it’s supposed to be right HOLLYWOOD lyrics Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain’t got time for that Catch my breath, won’t let them get me down, it’s all so simple now You helped me see The beauty in everything Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won’t be told it’s supposed to be right Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life, I won’t be told what’s supposed to be right Catch my breath! Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain’t got time for that Catch my breath, won’t let them get me down, it’s all so simple now (it’s all so simple now!) Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won’t be told it’s supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain’t got time for that Catch my breath, won’t let them get me down, it’s all so simple now Feel So Close Lyrics Calvin Harris I feel so close to you right now It’s a force field I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal Your love pours down on me, surrounds me like a waterfall And there’s no stopping us right now I feel so close to you right now [Dance beat plays] I feel so close to you right now It’s a force field I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal Your love pours down on me, surrounds me like a waterfall And there’s no stopping us right now I feel so close to you right now [Dance beat plays] And there’s no stopping us right now And there’s no stopping us right now And there’s no stopping us right now I feel so close to you right now... 19 GARAM MASALA Movie of the week Man of Steel is an upcoming 2013 American superhero film directed by Zack Snyder, produced by Christopher Nolan, and scripted by David S. Goyer Cast n Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El: n Amy Adams as Lois Lane:[19][20] n Michael Shannon as General Zod: n Kevin Costner and Diane Lane as Jonathan and Martha Kent: n Laurence Fishburne as Perry White: n Russell Crowe as Jor-El: n Antje Traue as Faora: n Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van: n Harry Lennix as General Swanwick[40] [41] n Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy[40][42] n Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton Man of Steel not altering tornado depiction Source: wikipedia In the upcoming film, Man of Steel, Superman faces off against ruthless outcasts from his home planet. The last son of Krypton also encounters a more realistic force of nature on earth: a deadly tornado. Man of Steel director Zack Snyder said there was never any discussion about altering the pivotal scene involving a twister following recent deadly storms in Oklahoma. “He’s changed by those events,” said Snyder during an interview to promote the movie. “If anything, we feel like our Superman has a connection - not to make light of it - to the kind of grief that happens during those kinds of natural disasters. Also, in a sad way, even Superman can’t change that.” A top-of-the-scale EF5 tornado hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on May 20, killing 24 people. Another round of violent storms that produced a separate EF5 tornado struck last Friday, leaving nearly two dozen people dead. “It’s a terrible tragedy, mother nature doing its thing,” said Henry Cavill, who plays Clark Kent and Kal-El. “I hope that everyone who can salvage things can salvage things, grieve if they need to grieve, move on from stuff and repair and rebuild, if they have the opportunity. I can’t even imagine what it’s like.” The tornado scene in Man of Steel, can briefly be spotted in the latest trailers for the Warner Bros. film, which is set for release June 14. Earlier this year, Warner Bros. released Gangster Squad after delaying the shoot-’em-up movie so filmmakers could rework a key scene involving an attack on a theater after the deadly shooting at a midnight screening of, The Dark Knight Rises, in Aurora, Colo. 20 21 GARAM MASALA PROFILES/HOLLYWOOD GOSSIPS Profile: Robert De Niro Born: August 17, 1943 Citizenship: United States and Italy Education: High School of Music Art, Alma mater Stella Adler Studio of Acting Occupation: Actor, director, and producer Years active:1959–present Spouse(s): Diahnne Abbott (m. 1976–1988) Grace Hightower (m. 1997) Children: 6 (including Drena De Niro) Parents: Robert De Niro, Sr. and Virginia Admiral Early Life Robert De Niro was born in Greenwich Village, New York City, the son of Virginia Holton Admiral, a painter and poet, and Robert De Niro, Sr., an abstract expressionist painter and sculptor. His father was of Italian and Irish descent, and his mother was of English, German, French, and Dutch ancestry. His Italian great-grandparents, Giovanni De Niro and Angelina Mercurio, emigrated from Ferrazzano, in the province of Campobasso, Molise; and his paternal grandmother, Helen O’Reilly, was the granddaughter of Edward O’Reilly, an immigrant from Ireland. De Niro’s parents, who had met at the painting classes of Hans Hofmann in Provincetown (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, divorced when he was three years old. De Niro was raised by his mother in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan, and in Greenwich Village. His father lived within walking distance and Robert spent much time with him as he was growing up. De Niro attended PS 41, a public elementary school in Manhattan through the sixth grade, and then went to Elisabeth Irwin High School for seventh and eighth grades, the private upper school of the Little Red School House. He was accepted at the High School of Music and Art for the ninth grade, but only attended for a short time before transferring to a public junior high school.He began high school at the private McBurney School and later attended the private Rhodes Preparatory School, although he never graduated from either. Nicknamed “Bobby Milk” for his pallor, De Niro hung out with a group of street kids as a youth in Little Italy, some of whom have remained his lifelong friends. The direction of his future had already been determined by his stage debut at age ten when he played the Cowardly Lion in a school production of The Wizard of Oz. Along with finding relief from shyness through performing, De Niro was also entranced by the movies, and he dropped out of high school at age sixteen to pursue acting. De Niro studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory, as well as Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio. Career Acting De Niro’s first movie role, in collaboration with Brian De Palma, was in 1963, at the age of 20, when he appeared opposite his friend Jill Clayburgh in The Wedding Party; however, the film was not released until 1969. He then played in Roger Corman’s 1970 Bloody Mama, which starred Shelly Winters as Ma Barker. He gained popular attention with his role as a dying Major League Baseball player in Bang the Drum Slowly (1973). That same year, he began his collaboration with Martin Scorsese, when he played the smalltime crook Johnny Boy, alongside Harvey Keitel’s Charlie, in Mean Streets (1973). De Niro at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival In 1974, De Niro had a pivotal role in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Part II, playing the young Vito Corleone – the director having remembered his previous auditions for the roles of Sonny Corleone, Michael Corleone, Carlo Rizzi and Paulie Gatto, in The Godfather. His performance earned him his first Academy Award, for Best Supporting Actor,[2] although Coppola accepted the award, as De Niro was not present at the Oscar ceremony. He became the first actor to win an Academy Award speaking mainly a foreign language, in this case, multiple Sicilian dialects (although he delivered a few lines in English). De Niro and Marlon Brando, who played the older Vito Corleone in the first film, are the only actors to have won Oscars portraying the same fictional character. Brando and De Niro came together onscreen for the only time in The Score (2001). After working with Scorsese in Mean Streets, he had a successful working relationship with the director in films such as Taxi Driver (1976), New York, New York (1977), Raging Bull (1980), The King of Comedy (1983), Goodfellas (1990), Cape Fear (1991), and Casino (1995). They also acted together in Guilty by Suspicion and provided their voices for the animated feature Shark Tale. Taxi Driver was particularly important to De Niro’s career: his iconic performance as Travis Bickle shot him to stardom and forever linked De Niro’s name with Bickle’s famous “You talkin’ to me?” monologue, which De Niro largely improvised. The role of Travis Bickle earned him his first Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor. In 1976, De Niro appeared, along with Gérard Depardieu and Donald Sutherland, in Bernardo Bertolucci’s epic biographical exploration of life in Italy before World War II, Novecento (1900), seen through the eyes of two Italian childhood friends at the opposite sides of society’s hierarchy. In 1978, De Niro played Michael Vronsky in the acclaimed Vietnam War film The Deer Hunter, for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Fearing he had become typecast in mob roles, De Niro began expanding into occasional comedic roles in the mid-1980s and has had much success there as well, with such films as Brazil (1985), the hit action-comedy Midnight Run (1988), Analyze This (1999), opposite actor/comedian Billy Crystal, Meet the Parents (2000) and Meet the Fockers (2004), both opposite Ben Stiller. Other films include “True Confessions” (1981), Falling in Love (1984), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Mission (1986), Angel Heart (1987), The Untouchables (1987), Goodfellas (1990), Awakenings (1990), Heat (1995), The Fan (1996), Sleepers (1996), Wag the Dog (1997), Jackie Brown and Ronin (1998). In 1997, he re-teamed with Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta along with Sylvester Stallone in the crime drama Cop Land. De Niro played a supporting role, taking a back seat to Stallone, Keitel, and Liotta. In 1993, he also starred in This Boy’s Life, featuring then-rising child actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. Around this time, he was offered the role of Mitch Leary in In the Line of Fire, opposite Clint Eastwood. However, due to scheduling conflicts with A Bronx Tale, he turned the role down in favor of John Malkovich, who, himself, received an Academy Award nomination for the role. De Niro would later reference In Line of Fire, along with Dirty Harry and Magnum Force, two more of Eastwood’s films, in Righteous Kill. In 1995, De Niro starred in Michael Mann’s police action-thriller Heat, along with fellow actor and long-time friend, Al Pacino. The duo drew much attention from fans, as both have generally been compared throughout their careers. Though Pacino and De Niro both starred in The Godfather Part II, they shared no screen time. De Niro and Pacino once again appeared together, in the crime thriller Righteous Kill. In 2000, De Niro played the role of Master Chief Billy Sunday opposite Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the George Tillman, Jr. biographical film Men of Honor, based on the life of Carl Brashear, the first African American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver. 23