Thursday, September 16, 2010

[ItzToday.com] Hirani, Chopra get 3rd National Award for 3 Idiots in a row

[ItzToday.com] Hirani, Chopra get 3rd National Award for 3 Idiots in a row

Hirani, Chopra get 3rd National Award for 3 Idiots in a row

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 03:48 AM PDT

Hirani, Chopra get 3rd National Award for 3 Idiots in a row"3 Idiots" was Wednesday declared the most popular film providing wholesome entertainment at the 57th National Film Awards and proudcer Vinod Chopra says it's a very proud moment for his production house.

This is Rajkumar Hirani and Chopra's third national honour as director and producer respectively. Earlier their films "Munnabhai M.B.B.S." and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai" too had won the national award.

"It's an overwhelming feeling. I have just returned from the US where I was working on pre-production of my next film. I landed here two days back and I am welcomed with such an overwhelming news. It's really a proud moment for our production house," said Chopra.

Hirani added: "It's extremely humbling when the audience loved and cherised this film so much and now we are also getting recognised by getting a National Award."

Swanand Kirkire was declared the Best Lyricist for penning the song "Behti hawa sa" for "3 Idiots".

Aamir Khan starrer "3 Idiots" had broken all records by grossing over Rs.450 crore.

'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3' opening TRP ratings breaks record

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 03:16 AM PDT

'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3' opening TRP ratings breaks recordThe third season of action adventure show "Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi 3", hosted by Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra, has beaten the opening ratings of the previous two editions.

TAM media research findings say that the launch episode of the show saw a 26 percent jump in ratings over last year which were 4.4. Thanks to the show, the Colors Channel saw an increase in overall reach - from 18.4 percent last year to 19.2 percent this year.

This is the highest launch for a Bollywood star since 2008 according to the TAM Data - Week 37. The first two seasons of the show were hosted by Akshay Kumar.

"After two successful seasons of 'Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi', we are encouraged by the overwhelming viewer response to the third season. The exceptional show rating which is higher than the earlier two seasons indicates that the content and the format have been accepted well by viewers," Rajesh Kamat, chief operating officer, Colors, said in a statement.

"We have taken the show to the next level in terms of scale, credibility and delivering value to our advertising partners," he added.

The ongoing season was earlier supposed to have cricketers as contestants but now male celebrities from differen walks of including, actors Dino Morea, Rahul Bose, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Karan Singh Grover, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, car racer Armaan Ebrahem and squash champion Ritwik Bhattacharya, are see doing daredevil stunts in it.

Each male celebrity is teamed up with a non-celebrity female contestant.

Karan Mehra, Nisha Rawal set for theatre debut

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 02:58 AM PDT

Karan Mehra, Nisha Rawal set for theatre debutTV actor Karan Mehra, better known as Naitik of "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", is set to make his theatre debut along with his girlfriend, model-actress Nisha Rawal.

The actors will feature in two different plays -- "Poore Chand Ki Raat" and "Ichha" -- which have been created by Mehra's acting school Reel In and Reel Out Acting Studio, and directed by actor-turned-director Praveen Hingonia.

"Ichha", featuring Nisha, will deal with the issue of AIDS and has the support of Mukti - a Smita Thackeray foundation that fights for an HIV-free nation.

Karan will feature in six different avatars in "Poore Chand Ki Raat".

Both the actors are extremely excited.

"It is for the first time that Nisha and I are working together. We are thrilled about these two plays. Nisha is also emotionally attached to the project as it's our acting school's first theatre venture. We have worked together off screen, but never had an opportunity to be in the same frame. It is nice to see each other performing live," Karan said in a press statement.

For Nisha, who has earlier featured in TV commercials, and two films "Rafoo Chakkar: Fun on the Run" and "Hastey Hastey - Follow Your Heart", theatre is a very challenging medium.

"There are no re-takes, cuts or editing gimmicks in plays and they have their own charm. Working with Karan is a unique experience altogether. We are really lucky to get supporters like Smitaji," she said.

Bollywood siren Asin's charity work for girl education

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 02:45 AM PDT

Bollywood siren Asin's charity work for girl educationGiving expression to her humanitarian side, southern actress Asin Thottumkal has decided to fund the education of Radhika, an eight-year-old orphan girl from Kerala.

"I have been working for children's education and child rights for a long time and yes, it is true that I have taken over the entire education cost of this eight-year-old," Asin said in a statement.

The 24-year-old will financially support the child right up to her college.

"Not just her, I have been looking at taking care of many other children. I have plans of expanding my boundaries and help as many people as possible," she said.

On the professional front, the actress, who featured in Bollywood films like "Ghajini" and "London Dreams", has been recently roped in to endorse Lux soap.

Her other endorsements include Mirinda, Big Bazaar, Sure - Anti perspirant, Tata Sky, Clinic All Clear, and Fairever Fairness cream.

Shruti Haasan says she's blind almost 90 percent

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 02:38 AM PDT

Shruti Haasan says she's blind almost 90 percentShruti Haasan may be seen as fit as a fiddle but she confesses her eyesight is extremely weak and that she heavily depends on spectacles and contact lenses for her vision.

"I'm almost ninety percent blind without my glasses. I can't see something that is two cms away from me," the 24-year-old posted on her Twitter page. "Usually I never wish people because I don't see them… and then of course the apologies and the sorrys and the how are yous flow freely," she added.

Shruti, daughter of veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, had a bad day Wednesday thanks to her weak eyesight.

"Yesterday I wished the wrong person! Also walked into a glass door! Everything was a massive blur…not a nice feeling at all!! Long live contacts and glasses," she posted.

Shruti, who is also a singer, made her Bollywood debut with "Luck" opposite Imran Khan, and will be seen next in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji". She is also working on a Tamil project.
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