I'm stunned with dad's performance in 'Happi': Shahid

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor says he was left stunned by his father Pankaj Kapoor's performance in the comedy "Happi".

"Saw some footage of dad's next as an actor called 'Happi... Just stunned with what I saw... Amazed at how he creates a new person with every role he does," Shahid posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

"Happi" is being directed by Bhavna Talwar who had cast the veteran actor in her debut movie "Dharm".

The young actor is currently shooting for his dad's directorial debut "Mausum" in Edinburgh with Sonam Kapoor.

"I feel like I'm looked after by dad... No better feeling both as an actor and a son," he wrote.

Bollywood: Everyone's Off to SA!

New Delhi, June 10 -- Shah Rukh Khan has booked his ticket to the soccer World Cup in South Africa. And he's not alone. As football fever grips India, Bollywood stars are keen on taking off to South Africa to witness the sporting extravaganza. Expected to join SRK there are actors John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea.

Declaring his plans on Twitter, Khan posted, "Taking kids for the matches in S Africa." Abraham, too, tweeted, "I'm going to be at the final if I don't have prior commitments." His girlfriend Bipasha Basu says, "If everything falls into place, I may attend the semi finals or finals." Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his blog, "My home enthusiasts... well just one... Mr Abhishek Bachchan has expressed his absolute desire to be there for the final."

Back home, celebs are also picking their favourites, with most - including Kareena Kapoor, Celina Jaitly and Sharman Joshi - backing Brazil. The mega event has musicians crooning, too. While Kailash Kher has recorded a song for an album associated with the FIFA World Cup, singer Bappi Lahiri has also unofficially released a song for FIFA, titled Football Fever.

Among international performers at the opening ceremony, Shakira will perform the World Cup song, Waka Waka. Other acts expected to join her include Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas.

'Bollywood hasn't reached its potential': Sanjay Grover

Mumbai, May 26 -- Most star kids can be expected to argue over how their daddy is the biggest hero, but in the case of Sanjay Grover, Gulshan Grover's son, he stood on a different pedestal.

"When I was young, my father never let me watch his films. Later when I saw him in his villainous get ups, I was amazed," says Sanjay, who's currently the head of business expansion for MGM studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles. "Because he is nothing like that in real life, I realised what a great actor he must be and my respect and appreciation for his work grew."

Even though his father has been involved in a lot of international film projects, Sanjay has never tried to convince him to move to Hollywood altogether. "What he has achieved for himself and for other Bollywood actors is to be able to work in Hollywood and not have to live here. He is an important part of the ongoing Hollywood-Bollywood synergy."

Structuring Bollywood

Having grown up at the heart of Bollywood, it has been quite a journey becoming a part of a Hollywood studio. When asked what their perception of the biggest industry in the world in terms of churning out films is, he says, "Indian cinema has not fully reached its strength and potential according to Hollywood. So, it has not translated well into Hollywood. There is confusion about the Indian way of working, people being late, star tantrums, bad accounting and reporting of money, in short -chaos. They feel Indian film industry lacks some sort of institutionalisation. But projects like Slumdog Millionaire and the recent giant strides have started to bear results."

Movie nexus

When asked about plans of setting up base in India, like most other studios, Sanjay explains what they have in mind. "They understand that the synergy, if done properly with some guidance from the headquarters, would works wonders, as our Indian market is booming. Other studios have set up base there, but the top bosses in India have no communication with the bosses here in Hollywood. They have appointed me as the director- programming and administration- India. I can't reveal much about our developments, but all I can say is my mentor's (at MGM) love for India is growing day by day."

Bond will return

Following speculations regarding MGM Studios' bankruptcy, news of the next Bond film being put on hold, and Hobbit, too, not seeing any light at the end of the tunnel, only made rumours stronger.

Sanjay clears the air and gives all those Bond fans out there some good news: "Presently there is a restructure going on. When a company is going through a change, projects are halted; decisions are delayed, as the direction of the company as a whole is being decided. The top bosses are in the process of changing banks and trying to figure out other viable ventures that make MGM a stronger corporation. With a history like MGM's, plus the humongous library that they have, this company is not going to just disappear into thin air."

'I may be there for the finals': John Abraham

Mumbai, June 8 - At this point, football crazy, John Abraham is going to watch the World Cup, starting last Friday, he in the media room at home.

Asked him what his plan is for the World Cup began on June 10, he said: "Preparations are under way, in a war based on a sophisticated media Roo, complete speaker, surround sound , plasma screen, of course, plenty of room, lounge around at home. I intend to catch as many games as from South Africa, and I want to be comfortable, but when I see Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil Kaka to play. I can not wait any longer. "

Commitment

John Abraham, who has just returned from filming Vishal Bhardwaj's Sartre Khoon Maaf admitted that he has a plan to the World Cup finals in Johannesburg on July 11. "Of course, it ultimately will depend on my schedule. If I did not promise in advance waiting for me back at the week, I am sure will capture the action in South Africa 'live'," asserted Abraham.

You want to know why the actor, who is the brand ambassador for the FIFA will not be in the opening match in Johannesburg?

"I want there, but I can not avoid the commitment of my career. I have the opening date around the block with meetings and other obligations, so that this city's limits. I am very cool, as long as I catch all the games I luxury media room in the home, "smiled Abraham.

He invited colleagues to make his company? "My father was a I want to accompany me, when I watch football. He is the one who gave me hooked on the game when I was a child. So, this year I have to catch up with the best match with him," asserts actor. 'My father would wake me up early in the morning watching the World Cup'

You said your father, Abraham, who bought you a football addict.

Yes, usually, you will find parents and the children go to bed early. But my father or me awake or wake me up early morning watching the World Cup. I started watching football on television before a small Diego Maradona had his magic on the golf course. I then captain of my school and university teams. I even hit the country.

Why did you resign?

Because the system of honor. I can choose to continue with my research and development between career and my passion. In view of that era, I chose the MBA for the emergence of a common entrance examination. I clean up, and drift to higher education. Today, if I can put the clock back, I want to be an athlete. No MBA degree, this model or even an actor. If you have your heart in motion, I advise you not to follow your mind to another industry.

What is your plus sign as a football player?

I was a good dribble and sprint athletes. (Laughs) speed and skills are lethal combination. Even before I moved to an MBA, and later became a model, an actor, I continue to follow the game, because it is a great leveler. It teaches you to accept victory and defeat .. elegant. It will never let your self-expansion. A campaign can make you a hero, even after you become a screen.

Who is your role model, you are captain of your school and university side?

The great Pele, who played football we worship him. But when it comes antics, or is simply great, it has been Diego Maradona. I love him, and he is so cute.

Maradona has announced he will dance in the streets naked if his team in Argentina has brought qualifiers.

Yes, this will be a sight. Unfortunately, the work may not allow me to go to Buenos Aires to see him as 'live'. But I will not miss the show. I will stick in my TV screen, if it occurs. Do you think today's time to play? Of course, the step ladder will not play until the World Cup. I do not want to miss any games. However, I would recommend anyone who does not like the game until the ideal time to enter this field. You have to steal time from the conference, according to your passion. My passion is football and cycling, I always make time for them. (Laughs) Actuallly, each movement is a big appeal to me.

Obviously, you plan the initiative, will be football and cycling in the same platform.

Yes, this is the plan. But I still have a couple of details, so I can lock the formal announcement of the program.

Ahmed Khan, general director of football movies you want, but after Dhan Dhana Dhan goal, he changed his mind?

I do not know any football movie, Ahmad had plans with me. I Dhan Dhana Dhan goal, because I know the game well. It shows we played in the film. The only reason is that many people do not connect the film set. If it has some places in India, or perhaps Goa, instead Southall, the film may have a better job.

Recommend a dynamic film worth seeing this weekend. (Thoughtful pause) ah, there are so many of them. Any given a Sunday, another great classic, The Great Escape. Oh, how can I forget, remember the time.

Why do you think there is so little understanding of football in India? I blame the bureaucracy to do so. If we can somehow eliminate middlemen, the game will receive due attention. We need a cleaner system in place. If this happens, we will not just a Baichung Bhutia in the country. Will Baichung every 'Gary' in India.

Ranbir Kapoor becomes brand ambassador for Nissan Motors

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) has recognized consumer brands, a few Bollywood actors RanbirKapoor Nissan Motor Company has become the brand ambassador of India.

"I feel very good, it gave me a big brand that responsibility. This is indeed a good, comfortable car that does not mean you are," Laimbeer told reporters here today after the first Nissan locally manufactured car launch - Nissan Micra.

In the past 6 months the consumer, such as the International Trade Centre 3, John Players, Pepsi and Panasonic brand giants to draw him as their brand ambassadors.

"I am an actor, to concentrate on. When a brand to think that I am responsible enough, the ability to sell their products, I am happy to do so. Of course, they pay well," actor says with a smile.

He was driving about love, Ranbir said: "The night to attend an event, what is the most treatment. This is when I can think of my days, what I how to do," Laimbeer said.

Actor who has been a lot of praise in his recent performance reviews "Rajneeti" that is not in the film industry political.

"In my generation of actors and directors, have a lot of enthusiasm. Certainly have some competition, but I have not seen any yet Rajneeti, I am not willing to believe in the film industry as Rajneeti," Laimbeer said.

Stories like this one there will be a legendary singer Kishore Kumar and Ranbir biopic may play a leading role. Actor does not rule out this possibility, but that has not yet been finalized.

"In a long time, negotiations have been on the film, but nothing is decided yet. Kishore Kumar is a legend in our industry, when a film is his way of it must be correct . The Council is also too early to talk about it, because nothing has yet to be finalized, "Laimbeer said.

Ali Zafar In Tere Bin Laden,Bollywood Movie

ALI ZAFAR is finally debuting in Bollywood with the movie TERE BIN LADEN. Ali Zafar will be seen in a role of Ali Hassan who is a small-time reporter, wants to make the bigtime and produces a fake Osama video to this end.

The famous Pop Star, Actor, Model & Painter Ali Zafar said in an interview : “the script sounded intelligent and fun, out of the box and over the top. Also the story revolves around Pakistan and a Pakistani, something that people over here could relate to and enjoy on a whole new level. It was fun to see our culture recreated in Mumbai on the sets ofthe film.”

Sania Mirza & Shoib Malik Nikah Reception

Sania Mirza Shoaib Malik wedding pictures. Sania Mirza’s wedding pics have been released showing the beautiful Indian female tennis star and her Pakistani cricketer groom. Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik say they will live Dubai. She’s 23, he’s 28. In a statement recently Mirza said: “My wedding is going to be the biggest day of my life.” And clearly Mirza was all smiles.