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27Mar/090

Jashnn (2009) First Official Trailer

Cast :

Adhyayan Suman, Shahana Goswami, Anjana Sukhani, Humayun Saeed

Synopsis :

On every street, in every home, somewhere in India, there is a 'nobody' who wants desperately to be a 'somebody'. Jashn is the story of one such nobody… Akash Verma, a twenty year old Indian lad, thirsts to become a singing icon that can blaze a trail for himself among the galaxy of existing stars. But though he has dreams in his heart, he has been unable to find that distinctive voice that he can call his own, that will propel him to the top. Only when he's shattered by life and unflinchingly looks at the sordid truth straight in the face – that he is freeloading off his elder sister Nisha, who, in order to offer him a decent life style, has become the mistress of a rich businessman, Aman Bajaj; is he is able to touch his inner core. Call it irony or a twist of fate, but the person who sees him through this dark night and mentors him when he's down and out is none other than the sister of the person who he hates most in the world... Aman Bajaj. It is Sara, Aman's sister, who makes him realize that he is an extremely talented man who is simply going through a bad phase and that the biggest crime a human being can commit, is to give up on himself. Spurred by life's bittersweet lessons, and Sara's genuine love and support, Akash, in the harshest winter of his life discovers an invincible summer within himself… thereby discovering his own voice. With this very special tune which has been soaked with the passion of his lived life, he not only touches his inexhaustible potential and becomes an overnight star but also brings dignity to his beleaguered sister, humbles his biggest detractor Aman Bajaj and in the process, lives up to the faith that Sara had in him all along.

1Mar/091

Vidya Balan decides to stick to what’s natural for her

Vidya Balan as featured in the film

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Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The graceful Vidya Balan has turned a new leaf. After her unsuccessful attempts to revamp her wardrobe in 'Heyy Babyy' and 'Kismat Konnection', the actress has decided to go easy on the glamour quotient.

'It's not as though I'm disowning my efforts to do glamorous roles. I'm proud of 'Heyy Babyy' and 'Kismat Konnection'. But this year I'm doing films that don't need me to stretch my personality. I'm very happy doing roles that come naturally to me. That's what I decided about my career this year,' Vidya told IANS.

Vidya has just given the nod to Nikhil Advani's next film 'Chand Bhai', which would surprise many. It is a raw, realistic and song-less film on juvenile delinquency.

'It's nothing like the high-flying glam stuff that one expects from Nikhil after 'Chandni Chowk To China'. 'Chand Bhai' is a stark, very real kind of drama. And I get to co-star with a very talented actor Akshaye Khanna with whom I was in Nikhil's 'Salaam-e-Ishq' though we had just one passing shot together,' she said.

The actress admits 'Chand Bhai' doesn't feature her in the central role.

'The film revolves around a delinquent boy's character. But I'm very happy to be part of a film that addresses itself an important social issue. This year I think I'm done with searching for various bylanes to my screen identity. All my forthcoming films have a sharp sense of social purpose, and that definitely includes Vibhu Puri's 'Chenab Gandhi', which I'm enormously excited about because it's produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.'

Vidya has been attending costume and reading sessions for 'Chenab Gandhi' and is spellbound by the script. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Hurman S. Baweja.

'I haven't really interacted that much with my co-star Hurman as yet. With Mr. Bachchan, who plays the title role, I share a lifelong bonding. Right from 'Eklavya - The Royal Guard', we've been paired in so many films right up to 'Chenab Gandhi' and now Balki's (R Balakrishnan's) 'Pa'.

'If I did all the films last year that I was offered with Mr. Bachchan, I wouldn't be working with anyone else,' said Vidya, adding she's excited to work with Abhishek Bachchan for the first time in 'Pa'.

'We've never been paired together. It would be interesting to have another interesting co-star to work with,' she said.

Vidya recently saw 'Ghajini' and was bowled over by Aamir Khan.

'I'm dying to work with Aamir. And Shah Rukh Khan of course is my favourite. I said on Sajid Khan's chat show I want to kill Shah Rukh's wife. No one took me seriously. There was no enhancement in the security around her. Sad.'

© Copyright 2009 Indo Asian News Service.

1Mar/090

Baba Ramdev’s latest victim Kangana Ranaut

Swami Ramdev

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Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) After Shilpa Shetty, actress Kangana Ranaut is in line to follow the teachings of yoga guru Baba Ramdev.

'She is of the opinion that Baba Ramdev's pravachans (discourses) are kind of inspiring and sort of revolutionary and help one in becoming healthier,' a source close to the actress said.

Kangana, whose recent film 'Raaz-The Mystery Continues' proved to be a hit, also admires the fact that Baba Ramdev practises and preaches his skills in India itself unlike other such experts who have gone and settled in other parts of the world.

© Copyright 2009 Indo Asian News Service.