Saturday, August 29, 2009

Kylie goes to Bollywood

Kylie is totally rocking it right now, she’s beefing up her profile as she begins her long awaited tour across the US.  Here are some more amazing shots of her from Blackbook Mag interview.  I recommend you go over there and read it.

And this is just totally awesome, Kylie goes Bollywood, she totally rocks!

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Love,

Sassi

Your Pop Culture Gossip Girl

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Friday, August 28, 2009

SOTW: Jaaneman Jaaneman Tere Do Nayan

Song: Jaaneman Jaaneman Tere Do Nayan

Movie: Chhoti Si Baat (1975)

Music Director: Salil Chowdhary

Singer(s): Asha Bhosle and Yesudas

Lyrics: Yogesh

This bubbly, playful song stuck with me the first time I heard it. The song is from the movie Chhoti Si Baat, a light-hearted comedy with Amol Palekar as the naive,  seedha-saada guy who is trying to woo Vidya Sinha. Ashok Kumar, who makes a late entry in the movie, helps Amol Palekar win his lady love. Asrani also plays a role in the movie and contributes to the comic factor.

The song is unusual for its singers. Ashaji and Yesudasji in a duet! How unusual can it get? Yesudas is known for his classical, serious type of songs and was probably the worst choice for this song, but he pulls this one off with ease. I personally feel he is overshadowed by the effervescent Ashaji, but that’s my opinion.This is a true duet song wherein the singers are having a conversation. One questions and the other answers. One states and the other disagrees. I love these kind of duet songs.

The song is sweet on your ears and is pleasant to watch too. The sweet, innocent romance of Amol and Vidya unfolds in this song. Amol is watching a movie with Dharmendra and Hema Malini on screen and he starts fantasizing about his own lady. Why am I talking about the picturization? Watch it yourself.

PS: Another beautiful song from this movie is the title song.

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Nollywood: Nigeria's film industry

Nollywood is Nigeria’s Hollywood. Or, we should say, Nigeria’s Bollywood. Surprisingly the lesser heard-of Nollywood is actually one of the biggest industries on earth. Not only that, but it has also surpassed Hollywood in the number of titles released per year. It comes in at second place after Bollywood. Hollywood is at number three.

The industry is not fledgling, but actually very well-established and releases movies all over Africa. All of them are straight-to-video, but the format hasn’t stopped this industry from releasing 872 movies last year. that’s 387 more titles than the US.

44% of the movies are made in English, which is why the industry is booming. It is estimated that the film industry is worth $250 million in Nigeria. The quality of films might not be up to par to both Hollywood and Bollywood, but they’re nascent movie-makers. I want to watch one. Any recommendations?

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Enjoy the calm Vanganga Lake

Vanganga Lake is the beauty spot of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The beautiful lake has an Island garden. Vanganga Lake is a famous location for several Bollywood movies. The most sought out destination for Honeymooners. The sights of lovers, elders and children enjoying the beauty of the Lake are common. The quite and calm Lake is ideal for spending a fun filled vacation. There are pedal boats coursing through the serene Lake seamlessly. The Vanganga Lake is more like a painter’s canvas.

Mumbai airport is the nearest airport; a 120 km journey in a cab is the easiest way to reach Silvassa to watch and enjoy Vaganga Lake. Vapi railway station is the nearest one to Silvassa, which is just 17 km away from the destination. There are resorts and hotels in and around Silvassa for over night stay.

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Shahid Kapoor and his horoscope

Shahid Kapoor born on 25 February, 1981 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India is guarded with the horocope for 2009 that says all his wishes will be fulfilled. The actor will be meeting with people and expanding his social network quite fascinating.

In the month of September the actor will find a precious bond if undergoing hardships, and will need to be patience, tolerant of others’ views and cooperative. Matters of heart yield positive result if dealt with rationally. At the same time the actor will be involving himself in retrospective analysis on the the events that occurred during the past. Romance is still strong, but he has to remain realistic.

Shahid’s career graph is replete with prospects of financial gain and windfall. All the best Shahid and have a wonderful year ahead….

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