Aishwarya delivers baby girl

All eyes are on the legendary Bachchan family not for any of their upcoming films but for the latest addition to their family.

The news is that Aishwarya has delivered a baby girl today morning. Tweeting about this, father Abhishek Bachchan announced, "IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! :-)))))". While Amitabh Bachchan obviously overcome with the joy of being a grandfather said, "I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl !!"

Chitrangada brings sexy professor look back!

Remember Sushmita Sen as the sexy and stylish college professor in "Main Hoon Na"? Now Chitrangada Singh is set to recreate the same magic as a uber chic economics professor in "Desi Boyz". Chitrangada's character required her to look edgy, smart, stylish and yet mature. So her stylist went with fringes for her hairdo. According to a source, a renowned stylist from London was approached to design her get-up for the film. The look turned out to be so classic that when Chitrangada met an Indian lady, who teaches mathematics at London's Trinity College, she came and asked the actress if she was really playing a university professor in the film. "The professor told Chitrangada - 'Well, we look nothing like you, so can I get a picture with you', " said a source. "Desi Boyz", which also features Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, releases Nov 25.

Chitrangda sues Arjun Rampal for harassment

The dusky actress plays a predatory woman who falsely accuses her boss in Sudhir Mishra's upcoming film. Did anyone say, Aitraaz? Sudhir Mishra's new film has distinct echoes of 2004 Priyanka Chopra-starrer Aitraaz, in which Chopra played an ambitious woman in the corporate world. In Mishra's film, Chitrangda Singh plays a woman who gets carried away by her ambitions and ends up accusing the man she loves (played by Arjun Rampal) of sexual harassment. Said Mishra, "I haven't seen Aitraaz. But a woman who loses her sense of self in a corporate set-up to pursue her ambitions can be very dangerous." In the director's words, Singh plays a 'slut' in the film. On the sets then, Mishra had a simple brief for his leading pair: Hate one another. "A role of a woman, who tries to destroy the man she loves, has never been done in Hindi films. And Viacom 18, the producers are running scared . They want the character's greyness to be toned down, and prefer it if Chitrangda is shown repenting towards the end of the film. Even Priyanka Chopra did at the end of Aitraaz, " said a source. But Mishra is reportedly unwilling to take things down a notch. "It's a film describing sexual dynamics in the corporate world. Chitrangda plays a woman who gets carried away by her ambitions. By contemporary definitions of womanhood, her character would be called a slut and she is unapologetic about the ruthlessness of her ambitions, " he said.

How did Ranbit get Katrina and Deepika under the same roof?How did Ranbit get Katrina and Deepika under the same roof?

Ex-beau to both Deepika and Katrina, Ranbir invited them to a special screening of his film It is widely known that Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone cannot see eye to eye. But for rockstar Ranbir, it looks like the two women were ready to fine-tune their personal equations. Both the actresses were seen under the same roof after a long while, as Ranbir arranged an exclusive screening of his film Rockstar for his friends from the industry. Says an eye-witness, "Deepika, Katrina and even Anushka were at the film's screening at Yashraj over the weekend. Ranbir was keen that all his closest friends watch it." Apparently, Deepika and Anushka were seen chatting up and having a good time, while Katrina preferred keeping to herself. However, there is little doubt that Kat was there to watch the film. Adds the source, "For Ranbir, at the moment, what's most important is to know what people think of the film. He has always maintained a very cordial relationship with his exes. Deepika recently invited him for her housewarming party as well. As far as Katrina goes, she is someone whose opinion would matter to him as well. There were points during the film where onlookers caught Deepika crying." However, Dippy and Kat apparently made sure they didn't cross paths and Anushka acted as the buffer. "Anushka doesn't really have any history with Ranbir so she was comfortable. The tension between the other two girls was reduced." Ranbir, Imtiaz and their gang headed back to choreographer Ahmed Khan's house to party through the night, but the girls chose to stay away. They left the venue in their respective cars post the screening."

Rs 100 crore to protect RA.One

Apparently, the film even beats '3 Idiots' with its whopping insurance cover With RA.One releasing today amidst much festive frenzy, it is learnt that actor-producer Shah Rukh Khan is equally aggressive about insuring his film. Industry sources reveal that the film has been insured for over Rs 100 crore. And this, even before Yash Patnaik sued the production team, for using his story to make the movie. Considering that the film cost about Rs 150 crore to make, SRK opted for the insurance to safeguard the interests of his film well in time, says our source. "As the creator and owner of the content, Shah Rukh has protected himself not just against production liabilities, but also Errors and Omission (policy). The Yash Patnaik issue is covered and not a cause for concern, " explains our source, adding that Sunil Lulla's company which is distributing the film is also guarded by the policy that covers Distributors' Loss Of Profit (DLOP). Interestingly, SRK's aggression vis-a-vis insurance is evident on the basis of the Rs 100 crore plus insurance policies that protect the movie, as compared to about Rs 75 crore for 3 Idiots initially. But that's not to say that the cover for the industry's biggest hit was any low. "What makes you think that the fees of Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani and Vinod Chopra were slashed to compromise on the film's budget? 3 Idiots was an expensive film, " states our source, adding that after the release, the DLOP policy was almost doubled in a week. Therefore, after RA.One's release, it won't be a surprise to hear of Sunil Lulla's company enhancing the policy to cover their losses, up to 60 days. "RA.One is SRK's most ambitious project. And whether in India or abroad, no Hindi film has been marketed and promoted like this, " he concluded.

Lov Ka The End (2011) *Dvd Scr RIP* Watch Online/Download

Yash Raj's first attempt at making a self-proclaimed full-blown anti romantic-comedy seems more of a half-hearted attempt at taking the route less-traveled by the banner. The idea seems inspired but the execution isn't much exciting.

Rhea (Shraddha Kapoor), defined as a sweet simple college virgin in the film, is in love with the filthy-rich Luv Nanda (Taaha Shah). But Luv is not only cheating on Rhea but also involved in a cyber race of uploading explicit videos of girls and winning brownie points for his exploits. When Rhea realizes this, she soon gets over being a crybaby and decides to get even with Luv.

Dharti (2011) *DvdRIP* Watch Online/Download

Serious Political Suspense Thriller, that is what Dharti is and I don’t think I’m mistaken while saying that this is the first time a Punjabi film has fallen into this category. Its a pleasing thought that such a film has been made and on such a large scale. In more than normal way this shall be considered a risk on the part of producers to grab upon such a theme. It is a bold step in Punjabi Industry and it signifies the trust of big production houses in the audience of Punjab that they are mature enough to accept a movie like this. However the film was promoted as something largely associated with Air Force, but it didn’t have much to do with that. It’s just that Jimmy Shergill’s background comes from Air Force as he is the Squadron leader. Apart from that he is mostly wearing his Air Force uniform and wears Aviators. Nothing more than that. This was a letdown as I was hoping it to be a patriotic film on national level. In truth the film is largely based on politics in Punjab.

Haunted 3D (2011) *DVDRip Watch Online/Download

Haunted 3D
A; Horror
Dir: Vikram Bhatt
Cast: Mahaakshay, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur, Mohan Kapur, Arif Zakaria
**

What's it about: There's something about this genre that fascinates Vikram Bhatt. We don't blame him, he's made a couple of horror/romantic thrillers in the past and seems like he's developed an affinity towards creaking doors and foggy hill stations.

With Haunted he tries to do many things at the same time create horror at the centre of a love story and use the 3D medium to raise the scare-o-meter. Beginning in Ooty, the film revolves around a haunted house that has a murky story dating 80 years back in time.

Mahaakshay (formerly Mimoh) heads this spooky hunt as he's sucked into the shady past of the house and its residents. There's ample of blood, gore and ghost busting lasting over two hours.

What's hot: Bhatt knows how to create the right setting to start the drama. This is his playground and he uses all the familiar elements well to create suspense and intrigue. As soon as we enter the haunted house the action starts.

Even though he gives away too much right in the beginning, it still keeps us engaged to know what might happen next. Spirits with unfinished business is a common peg to hinge your plot on, but here we get transferred to a lengthy flashback that explains the whole phenomenon well.

Cinematography and background music adds to the drama. Special effects and make up are remarkable, especially in the case of Zakaria and Kaur who must have gone through strenuous hours to look like that.

What's not: Haunted is way too clich ©d in many places to appreciate it as a cohesive work. The dialogues, scenes and scares have been done before. Even though the medium (3D) is new, Bhatt fails to capitalize on it. When Hollywood films like SAW are using it to its advantage we yet are confused with this technology.

Everything starts on the right foot, but soon there's way too much happening. When we get transported back in time, the story becomes predictable. Some scenes will raise chuckles when not expected. The rape scenes are cringeworthy and extended for no reason whatsoever.

Once we see the ghosts in their form and shape they lose the element of surprise. Major pain is the climax that goes over the top in every department.

Dialogues are corny and regressive. Mahaakshay fits the role, but needs to loosen up a bit. He has the same sullen expression through out, but lights up when he breaks into a popping-locking dance routine. Tia has the looks but lacks the ability to grasp your attention for long.

Arif and Achint deliver exactly what's expected from them. The music is below average and none of the tracks stay with you after the end.

What to do: Haunted fails in the attempt to come out as a solid effort, but has a few moments of genuine scare that are far and few.

Naughty 40 (2011) *Dvd RIP* Watch Online/Download

Govinda Ala Re!, playing his age for the first time and yet a boy at heart. Whoopee! Naughty @ 40 directed by Jagmohan Mundra finally releases and brings to you the same buoyant and bubbly Govinda of yore. But the movie is new, and Govinda portrays a character who is trying to lose his virginity at the age of 40 with the help of two oddballs. So, would you like to know what this naughty man at 40 is up to?

First things first. How on earth could a 40-year-old man remain a virgin? Does it ring a bell with you? Yes, the movie is inspired from the Hollywood hit Forty year old virgin, but since it’s a Bollywood film things are a bit different here. Govinda is not the man with whom the audience would like to sympathize, but he is a mischievous man and likes to be vulgar rather than vulnerable.

The storyline - In his drive to be a complete man, he has his father Anupam Kher and a loyalist Shakti Kapoor as the experienced guides; the two love to device every kind of devious set-up for Govinda, but what transpires turns out to be a bit tragic for our hero. He is still far from his life’s goal. Then a small family outing in Manali helps the man to get married to a much younger girl, played by Yuvika Chaudhary. Though the girl is sweet her childishly impish ways make Govinda feel bored of marriage. So our naughty man gets physical to a firang babe. Yes, his biwi does come to know about this. A knotty situation for this naughty man.

Not again! - The second half of the film is a tad similar to many of Govinda’s earlier films where he is shown easily juggling the two ladyloves. The songs of the film lack the punch, and the jokes at times can be tagged pedestrian if not nasty. Too much of Govinda can also make you feel tired, almost like a forty someone feeling twice his or her age.

The enjoyable moments! - When the movie comes alive with a splatter of animated adult jokes, but you have to search for those moments in the haystack of the plot. Govinda’s awesome with his comic timing especially when he breaks into loud laughter. Gosh! The man still bursts with vim and vigour; he is dyed-in-wool entertainer, indeed a charmer and he still dances his way to the audience’s heart. Effortless!

Performances - Nothing is wrong with Govinda - virgin at 40, he is insane, inane and innocent, all in this movie. Yuvika Chaudhary, who is seen for the first time as a lead actress, tries to be like one of Govinda’s heroine. She does leave an impression with her acting, gesticulations and bubbly onscreen persona. And what to expect from the actors like Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor and Sanjay Mishra, who are natural and just spontaneous.

By now you must have understood that Naughty@ 40 is strictly a Govinda affair, and if you don’t let your mind get boggled by silly-wally bawdy jokes, you can enjoy this film. Jagmohan Mundra of Provoked fame has tried to deviate from socially relevant cinema and comes up with a nice rib-tickler.

Entertaining in parts and fits, Naughty@ 40 is for those who are either die-hard Govinda buffs or are looking for some naughty fun this weekend.

Shor In The City (2011) *Dvd Scr RIP* Watch Online/Download

A mixed bag- terrific, experimental cinema with cinematic delicacy but could have been exceptional.

By Jyotsna Kumar

Delhi 6, Dhobi Ghaat they both had themes, they both lacked story in particular yet they spoke to us, some ignored but some understood and now Shor in the City joins this league, as it tried something similar. One maddening city and three different stories, Shor in the City is a social fabric on the city Mumbai-the city where there is so much noise that doesn’t allow you to even hear your own sound at times, and at times you need the noise to absorb all other noises.

You must have noticed those curious faces of your friends and family the moment you step out of a theater after watching a recent flick. They all want to know the story of the film but is that trend still on or is it a passé? Hard to tell, because these days a whole lot of movie-makers are experimenting with different narratives on different subjects and so there’s hardly any story to converse but lot to discuss with respect to the theme. Shor in the City is one such flick where the theme overpowers respective plots in the film.

The narrative flags-off with the chronicles of Ganesh Chatturthi where Abhay (Sendhil Ramamurthy) –the NRI, trying to set-up a small business. In his quest to earn profit he’s encountered with unfriendly trio who forcibly offer him help only to reveal their murkier side to extort hefty extortion money.

On the other side, there is another bunch of threesome- Tilak (Tusshar Kapoor), Mandook (Pitobash Tripathy) and Ramesh (Nikhil Dwiwedi) who hopelessly engage into petty thefts and one day manage to slip out a bagful of arms and a bomb from a shady guy in a local train. The movie has explored the eccentricities and craziness of these characters to the hilt. When at one instance, Mandook needs some thrill in life as he decides to explode the bomb live in the city as he’s never seen anything being blown-up alive, and so the trio goes ahead with the plan. The dichotomy of the situation is when they have to travel the length and breadth of the city on Tilak’s motor-bike to locate an empty spot as Mumbai is never empty. And when they finally narrowed down a spot, the place still finds a kiddo roaming around. Also, during the climax, amidst the animosity, the trio provides a their every bit of humour when at the time of bank robbery Tilak quickly withdraws and says-“Main sirf moral support ke liye aaya hoon” and

Ramesh is disappointed to see only eight thousand rupees in the bank, and so, he waits for the bank manager to open the locks.

The third angle of the film revolves around an aspiring cricketer-Savan (Sundeep Kishan) who is hopelessly in love with his neighbour who is soon to be wed and on the other hand, needs ten lacks to give as a bribe to one of the T20 match selector.

The chaos and madness are the very substance of Shor in the City but somewhere the soul of the film, a concrete story is missing. The characters were well etched out where you feel sympathy for Abhay-caught up in the cobweb of hooligans. Sincerity in the eyes of Tilak, who runs a pirated publishing business but despite of it displays high degree of principles and moral values. Also, Tilak’s simplicity comes across naturally when he finds out ‘the deep philosophy’ of life in the pages of The Alchemist. Savan’s frustration and helplessness is relatable. But on the other hand, Tilak’s wife Sapna and Preeti Desai, Sharmili and Radhika characters are not given much attention hence; their characters are lost in the film. The music is fabulous especially the track Sahibo and Karma is a bitch, only if they were used well. The editing could have been sharp. The writing is refreshing, the screenplay is engaging on many instances comedy is not forced and is situational. The cinematography is ok and the sound is one department that deserves all applause especially after the bomb explosion sequence. The performances are exceptional but it was Pitobash Tripathy performance as Mandook that takes the cake. His peculiarities are so convincing that you beg for more screen time of his.

All in all, after long time, good news for the cine-goers but my only suggestion is that don’t keep your hopes so high and for those who come with the expectation that it’s a dark comedy then it’s not. And now a big round of applause to Ekta Kapoor and her banner who give us a daily dose of tears through her Saans-Bahu drama on idiot box but on the other hand treat us to the terrific, experimental cinema as cinematic delicacies. Woman, you are complete paradox in that retrospect. Final word for the director duo- Raj-Krishna, a very good attempt which could have been exceptional.