Saturday, February 7, 2009

Chal Chala Chal Review



February 7th, 2009

Chal Chala Chal sees Govinda doing what he does best. In the film, Govinda plays Deepak, who changes jobs after every six months as he refuses to indulge in any kind of corruption. At the same time, he is helping his father Omkarnath (Om Puri) in a legal matter. Omkarnath, an ex-principal, is fighting a case against his school to get his pension and provident fund.

Omkarnath wins the case, but the school lacks funds. As a compensation, he is handed over the school bus. Omkarnath gives it to Deepak, whose family members wish to sell the bus. However, Deepak follows Omkarnath's advice and starts a transport company Chal Chala Chal with financial help from his friend Sundar (Rajpal Yadav). Deepak faces crazy problems in his new journey and, once again, relies on his father's principles to fight the hurdles.

The fact that the audience has lost faith in Govinda's typical run-of-the-mill entertainers can be seen from the dismal opening the film took on the first day, attracting just a handful of viewers. Die-hard Govinda fans, however, did not mind watching him do the same thing, those looking out for some different were surely disappointed. Rajpal Yadav was praised for his supporting role. Overall, the poor opening indicates director Rajiv Kumar's debut film has no chance at the box-office.

India’s Filmfare Award ceremony in Mumbai on Feb 28

February 7th, 2009

MUMBAI: The 54th ceremony of India’s Filmfare Awards will be held in Mumbai on February 28, Tarun Rai, CEO of Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd, the publishers of Filmfare magazine, announced last night.

Talking on the ocassion, Filmfare Magazine Editor Jitesh Pillai said the nominations for the awards would be announced in a week in all the 35 categories.

Actress Deepika Padukone, who was also present on this occasion, said that she had won two Filmfare awards last year and also performed at the show.

She said she would love to perform this time if asked otherwise she would be happy to attend the ceremony.

Regarding her forthcoming movie “Love Aaj Kal”, Deepika said that this film looked at the theme of love in a modern context.

Nayantara out of trouble


February 7th, 2009

Nayantara is now in the safe zone as the Tamil Film Producers Council and the South India Film Actors Association has issued the green card today on 7th February. She was earlier condemned with a red card by the associations for not returning the advance amount paid to her for 'Paiya'.

Following several controversies, the actress finally returned the amount today to one of the director of Thriupati Bros Film Media Ltd, Subash Chandrabose. After a joint meet, the issue was settled in am amicable manner. The associations held a brief talk and issued a green card for Nayantara withdrawing the ban, letting her act in Tamil movies once again.

For now, Nayantara is completely out of trouble. Rather than going head over heels, it will be advisable if the actress concentrates more on her job than the remunerations.

Bipasha turns singer

February 7th, 2009

Mumbai: Bipasha Basu has been cajoled into singing for her next film Aa Dekhein Zara.

The sultry actress is going to record a song with co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh. Bips had earlier refused to sing point-blank when she was approached by the film’s producers, but later gave into Neil’s request. Bipasha couldn’t say no when the young, handsome Johnny Gaddar turned on his charms.

Noted environmentalist Erin Brokovich felicitates Kareena Kapoor


February 7th, 2009

Mumbai : Renowned environmental activist Erin Brokovich presented Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor with an award for her contribution to art and cinema.

She said that it was indeed an honour to receive the award from none other than Erin Brokovich, an American legal clerk, who was well portrayed by Hollywood's Julia Roberts in the film 'Erin'.

Speaking to the media, the candid young lady sent a message out to the youth that one should have faith in oneself to achieve new heights.

"I think this is a great honour that they have chosen me for this award, but it definitely gives me a lot of strength and confidence to continue to do what I have always done which is believe in my heart and believe in myself and of course my dreams. I tell the entire youth of this country that follow your heart and follow your dreams because that makes you achieve what you actually want to," said Kapoor.

Interestingly, Kapoor seems to be happy with the fact that women in India are now making it to the top.

Congress Party Chief Sonia Gandhi has been listed as one of the most powerful women of the world, has found a new admirer in Kapoor.

With time she has proved her mettle and earned accolades for her character role in films like 'Chameli'. She won the first Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in 'Jab We Met'.


February 7th, 2009

Mumbai : Looks like Rani Mukerji is losing her fizz after all. For the actress, who has been out of scene since long has now been dropped out of yet another ad campaign. After getting replaced in the ‘Titan Raga’ campaign, the Bong bombshell has been thrown out of the ‘Fanta’ advertisement too.

It seems Mukerji's decreasing visibility in the public eye has started taking a toll on her endorsements. If that wasn’t all, the more unnerving news is the fact that she has been replaced by the much younger Genelia D'souza.

According to reports, there are several reasons for the replacement. It is believed that Rani’s frivolous ways and the manner in which she’s been handling her career are the major causes. Rani has almost stopped doing films for anyone other than Aditya Chopra, her past films have not done to well at the Box Office and to top it all she’s keeping away from the media for unknown reasons.

It can be said that the one time numero uno is fading in the public memory. On the other hand, Genelia D'souza, who garnered accolades for the BO hit ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’, is being touted to have a good connect with the young crowd.

Genelia still waiting for a Valentine



February 7th, 2009

When the entire world celebrates Valentine's Day this year, bubbly Genelia will be working. The actress who enchanted Hindi audiences in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na apparently has no love life and so, no programmes on February 14th.

Genelia is still basking in the success of her Hindi film which fetched her appreciation even from the great Amitabh Bachchan.

The Boys actress is the latest heart throb of boys in South India and her performances in the Tamil film Santosh Subramaniam and Telugu film Sasirekha Parinayam reinstated her popularity.

Although single, there were rumours that Genelia and Hindi actor Ritiesh Deshmukh are romantically involved.

Genelia is currently working in the Hindi film Its My Life, remake of the Telugu film Bommarilu.