Yes, I’m back’ – Yash Chopra

An aggressive and aspiring entity wouldn’t keep away from the passions they’re always adhered to. Doubtlessly, the ace auteur of Indian cinema – Yash Chopra can be brought under the spotlights as the best exemplification… When most of the filmmakers do plan about getting relieved from filmmaking tasks in accordance to age factors, Yash Chopra is likely an exception.

After delivering the most cherishing flicks of all seasons – ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Chandni’, ‘Silsila’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Deewar’ and ‘Veer Zaara’, Yash Chopra is all set to wear the director’s hat again.

It isn’t a mere buzz, but something confirmed straight from shoulders of Yash Chopra as he received 55th National Awards representing his son Aditya for ‘Chak De India’. Interacting with media channels, the ace filmmakers cleared the airs saying that he will start the project by December. This romantic-entertainer will feature happening stars of B-town in lead roles and official confirmation is scheduled to be made in November…

Abhi-Ash come together for ad, first time

Finally here is the Bollywood’s most lovey-doevy couple gracing the ad scenario. Lux, the prominent soap brand, has roped in Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for its new range of soaps with beauty oils. Birdies have it that the couple were paid a huge amount for the commercial. Abhishek and Aishwarya will be seen together for the first time here as a couple, although they have given few movies together.

JWT Mumbai has handled the commercial and the ad is said to be directed by Stephen Mead. The background score has been given by composing trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Whereas, the costumes are done by designer Aki Narula and make-up by Mickey Contractor.

Going over the concept of the commercial, the makers of the ad wanted to show the couple in a way that they had never been seen before. According to Tista Sen, (executive creative director and senior vice-president at JWT India), “It’s a side of the couple that has never been seen before; it’s young, fun and in keeping with their real characters.”

The husband-and-wife celebrities will be featured in a very playful and naughty mood. Watch out for the ad releasing this month, people!

India vs Australia -- Players to watch

The seven-match one-day international series between India and Australia starts in Vadodara on October 25, 2009 and ends at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on November 11. While Australia are coming off a thumping 6-1 victory against England before winning the Champions Trophy, India will look to make a fresh start after crashing out in the league stages of the CT in South Africa.

Virender Sehwag

Swashbucking Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag missed the Compaq Cup tri-series in Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy as he was recovering from a shoulder injury. Sehwag got back into action at the 2009 Champions League, and a couple of his performances in that tournament for Delhi Daredevils show that he has fully recovered and is raring to make a statement on his return to international cricket against the Australians.

Prabhu Deva to launch Nayantara in Bollywood!?!

The grapevines are excited with the latest buzz. Our sizzling Nayantara is said to step into Bollywood!

Pokiri’s Hindi version ‘Wanted’ went on to become a huge hit and now the rumour mills are going over the movie’s sequel, titled as ‘Most Wanted’.

According to sources, the producer Boney Kapoor was keen to repeat the success magic by working with the same team again. So the director Prabhu Deva believed to have suggested Nayantara’s name for the female lead.

Boney, who knows about Nayantara’s fame down here, was glad to have her on board. However, the producer stated that nothing has been finalised as of now and they are still working on it.

Hmm, earlier we had it that Nayantara had specially travelled to Mumbai for Wanted’s screening for her beau. And now this news adds more spice to the couple’s relationship.

President to honour Prakash Raj today

The biggest names in Indian cinema will gather in New Delhi today for the 55th National Film Awards to be presented by President Pratibha Patil. From legendary singer Manna Dey to veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan to versatile actor Prakash Raj, a host of prominent faces will be honoured by the Government of India at a colourful function this evening.

Prakash Raj will take home the best actor award for his role in ‘Kanchivaram’(Tamil). This category saw stiff competition from the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Tamil film ‘Kanchivaram’, a period drama about silk weavers of the south, will receive the Best Feature Film award at the function.

Says Prakash Raj, “I am on cloud nine. It is a honour to be honoured by the President of India.” For Priyadarshan, the award would motivate him to make more such meaningful movies in the future.

While Manna Dey would be conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, director Adoor and actress Umashree, National Award winners for 2007, will collect their coveted trophies. Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Chak De India’ will receive the award in Wholesome Entertainment Category.

Adoor will receive the Best Director's award for his film ‘Naalu Pennungal’. This will be his seventh National award. Seasoned Kannada film actor Umashree will be honoured with the Best Actress award for her performance in Girish Kasaravalli's Kannada film ‘Gulabi Talkies’, which depicts the transformation of the people of a small fishing village after their exposure to cinema.

Ravi Teja- Krishna Vamsi movie 'Kandhireega'

reative director Krishna Vamsi came in with his recent release ‘Mahathma’ and while the movie has been getting mixed responses, he has signed up for another venture.

This time, he is pairing up with his regular favorite, crazy star Ravi Teja. Sources reveal that the film has been titled ‘Kandhireega’ and this one is slated to be a full entertainer with fantasy elements.

The producer for this is Bellamkonda Suresh and it is expected to hit the floors during late November.

It is also said that Ravi would be seen doing the role of great grandson of the historic king Sri Krishnadevaraya. Currently, the other details are being worked out such as the heroine and other crew

London Dreams & Co to perform live

The entire star-casts of ‘London Dreams’ Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Asin along with the music director trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have decided to perform live in London October 28. The film is slated to hit screens on October 30 and is completely based on a rock band performing stage shows.

With accordance to film’s theme, producer Vipul Shah has decided to get along for innovative promotional activities.

In the film, Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn have performed at Wembley Stadium, London. But the team couldn’t get the same venue for the live performance due to short notice. Now the venue has shifted to London Excel Arena which has the capacity of about 40,000.

According to the sources, the crewmembers have planned to reach London a day prior to event while Salman Khan will join them directly on the day of event. Later, the entire team will be flying down to Mumbai on Oct 29 and in Pune on the day of film’s release.

It’s worth mentioning that even Aamir Khan had laid similar plans of performing live for the promotion of his upcoming film ‘3 Idiots’.