Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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Posted: 16 Nov 2010 08:33 AM PST

, who has been working hard for his forth coming flicks, is all set to rock the silver screen with his presence as a crime busting cop in the flick Dum Maro Dum.

Abhishek Bachchan has indeed been a great actor in his cop roles. Like his cop avatar in Dhoom had everyone going crazy over his no nonsense attitude so much so that he was praised to the hilt for his stance like never before!

Thus in his forth coming flick Dum Maro Dum,Abhishjek is ready to get some critical acclaim with the role of a cop who is on a mission to get to the bottom of a case involving a drug racket set in Goa. There are reports comparing this role with the role of his dad Big B's in Zanjeer, where his portrayal of the cop on screen had got him rave reviews.

Thus, going the reports, it really seems that this time Abhishek Bachchan has bagged the role of a lifetime, and from here onwards he will again get onto the top list of stars in B town. The flick will also see Abhishek performing some very great martial arts moves, with élan Reports are that he was trained for months on end by experts to learn this special type of fighting art.

Well, seems like Aby's baby is all set to make his fans go crazy over him once again!

Courtesy:NO

Threat against Aishwarya Rai, Sanjay Leela Bhansali over smoking posters

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 06:29 AM PST

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish has run into controversy ahead of its release, with National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) taking objection to film posters displayed across Mumbai, showing actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan smoking a cigarette.

The anti-tobacco NGO, has threatened to issue a legal notice against Aishwarya and the producer-director.

“The innumerable posters and banners of film ‘Guzaarish’ displayed all over Mumbai shows Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai smoking a cigarette. There would be scores of other scenes which could be displayed to convey the storyline of the film. Yet the producer has chosen this particular one, quiet oblivious to its after effect,” NOTE India general secretary Dr Shekhar Salkar told PTI.

Salkar, who in past had dragged Amitabh Bachchan to high court for similar offence during the promotion of Family, said a legal notice would be issued against Aishwarya and producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali by Wednesday.

The NGO has demanded withdrawl of posters showing smoking scenes from the publicity campaign of the movie, scheduled to release next week.

He said, “the display of posters showing Aishwarya smoking raises worries in our mind that such depictions could be trend-setter.”

Salkar, a practising Cancer surgeon, said that NOTE firmly believes that there is unscrupulous and callous use of film stars, who are considered as icons and even deities by their millions of fans, to propagate smoking.

He said it may not be intentional but it leaves a lasting impression on the minds of the fans ultimately bringing them more closer to the damned product (cigarette) and a chance to contract cancer.

NOTE India had in the past knocked every door to prevent the clandestine proliferation of tobacco by using Bollywood stars,” Salkar said adding that they had even taken the legal recourse in their attempt to convince Amitabh Bachchan.

“Sadly our contention could not convince the Goa bench of the Bombay high court and it held Bachchan innocent of any wrongdoing,” he added.

Courtesy:DNA

Goa to host a mega shopping and food festival

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 04:55 AM PST

In an attempt to replicate the Dubai shopping festival model for the event, extensive discounts will be offered at over 200 retail establishments and restaurants.

Jazz artists, jugglers, caricature artists, fire eaters, acrobats, food courts serving Goan delicacies and a grand shopping hunt! The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2010 will have more than just movies this year.

The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), which hosts IFFI, has partnered with the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to create a mega shopping and food festival to be held between Nov 22 and Dec 2 coinciding with IFFI 2010. The two major towns of Goa - Panaji and Margao - will don a festive look and play host to the shopping and food festival.

In an attempt to replicate the Dubai shopping festival model for the event, extensive discounts will be offered at over 200 retail establishments and restaurants. The Grand Shopping Hunt, a treasure hunt with over 100 participants is the highlight of the shopping festival. Additionally there will be contests and games held everyday for children as well as adults.

Said Manoj Srivastava, CEO, Entertainment Society of Goa "This year IFFI synergizes global participation, high profile glamour, world-class entertainment and internationally applauded films. We want to extent that excitement and buzz beyond the theatres to the people of Goa. The shopping and food festival will embody the spirit of IFFI with the perfect mix of fun, entertainment, and great cuisine".

Elaborating further on the film festival, said S.M. Khan, Director, Directorate of Film Festivals, " Yash Chopra will inaugurate IFFI 2010. In addition we have a total of 450 entries for the Cinema of the World section. The competition section will have 15 films from 15 countries and 3 films from India. The Master Class series will feature Oscar winner Rasul Pukutty and Boman Irani" While Pukutty will conduct a session on sound technology on the 27th of November, Boman Irani will elaborate on the evolution of comedy in cinema on the 1st of December.

"There has been perfect planning and coordination between DFF and ESG. The efforts of the last months will come to fruition this IFFI 2010 where we look forward to showcasing the best of films amidst lots of fun and excitement", he added.

Courtesy:IIFL
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