Aug 25, 2011
I'd not have done Sri Rama.. but for Bapu: Balayya...!!!
Speaking about how Sri Rama Rajyam happened to him, Balakrishna said that had it not been for Bapu he would not have done the film. Hailing the directorial sense and wisdom of Bapu, the star, who plays Lord Rama in the soon-to-be-released film, noted that Bapu is a dab hand when it comes to giving shape to such stories on the celluloid.
He also took the opportunity to talk about the film's music rendered by Illayaraja. Balayya averred that the listeners are liking the music a lot and that the Teluguites are finding the songs impressive.
"Ramayana, the great epic, reminds us of our values and the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam (all world is one family)," he said. The Nandamuri hero also expressed confidence that the film matches the expectations of one and all.
Srikanth, who plays the role of Lakshman in the film, said that he felt happy to share screen space with Balayya. His first-ever full-fledged mythological film will, the actor hoped, will surely mesmerize the audience.
Mohan Babu announces ambitious 'Raavana'...!!!
"It has been my dream to do a film on Raavana and it would be challenge to do that role that was wonderfully enacted by Late NTR and SVR earlier," he said.
"Several leading actors from Indian film industry will be joining this mammoth movie and we are going to film in 3D too," he added.
The film will go to the floors next year.
Money Money More Money is a FREE MAKE of DBR which is REMAKE of AGS
JD Chakravarthy, who is busy with his job as a director in the recent past, is banking upon remakes rather doing original films. His previous films Homam and Siddhamare freemakes of The Departed and Ab Tak Chappan respectively. Even his latest filmMoney Money more Money is a freemake too!
JD wanted to cash upon the Money franchise and hence he is selling it of as a sequel to Money and Money Money. Let's see if this plan could fetch him his first hit or not.
Lata Mangeshkar to be felicitated today...!!!
The most respected and revered female playback singer from the country, Lata Mangeshkar, is to be felicitated today at a ceremony in Mumbai with the “Sangeetha Ratna” award. Maharashtra Governor Shankar Narayanan would be doing the honours and the award is being presented by the Pazhassi Raja Charitable Trust.
Spritual guru Shri Ravishankar, C.P.Krishna Nayar, head of the Leela Group and Ramoji Rao, head of the Eenadu group will also be felicitated at the ceremony.
Veera Pazhassi Raja, King of Kottayam is regarded as the first Indian ruler to wage a war against the imperial British rule. Pazhassi Raja had a long and bitter war with Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and the British much before the first Indian war of independence. The charitable trust has been established to foster Indian national pride and awareness in the citizens.
Happy B'Day Mr. BOND...!!!
Thomas Sean Connery was born on August 25, 1930 in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. His mother, Euphamia C. Maclean, was a cleaning lady, and his father, Joseph Connery, was a factory worker and truck driver. He also has a brother named Neil Connery, who works as a plasterer in Edinburgh. Before going into acting, Sean had many different jobs, such as a Milkman, lorry driver, a laborer, artist's model for the Edinburgh College of Art, coffin polisher and bodybuilder. He also joined the Royal Navy, but was later discharged because of medical problems. At the age of 23, he had a choice between becoming a professional footballer or an actor, and even though he showed much promise in the sport, he chose acting and said it was one of his more intelligent moves.
No Road Back (1957) was Sean's first major movie role, and it followed by several Tv-movies such as Anna Christie (1957) (TV), Macbeth (1961) (TV) and Anna Karenina (1961) (TV) and guest appearances on TV-series, and also films such as Hell Drivers (1957), Another Time, Another Place (1958), Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959), The Frightened City (1961). In 1962 he appeared in The Longest Day (1962) with a host of other stars,
His big breakthrough came in 1962 when he starred as secret agent James Bond in Dr. No (1962). He played James Bond in six more films: From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Never Say Never Again (1983). All movies were big box-office hits, if not critically acclaimed as well. Among his many distinctive "Bond girls" were Ursula Andress, Lana Wood, Barbara Carrera Jill St. John and Kim Basinger.
Sean's awards include an academy award for Best Supporting Actor in the 1987 movie The Untouchable.
After and during the success of the Bond-films he has maintained a successful career as an actor and has appeared in films, such as Marnie (1964), The Hill (1965), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Time Bandits (1981), Highlander (1986), The Name of the Rose (1986), The Untouchables (1987) (which earned him an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Rising Sun (1993), The Rock (1996), Finding Forrester (2000), and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003).
Sean married actress Diane Cilento in 1962 and they had a son, Jason Connery, born on January 11, 1963, he followed in his father's footsteps and also became an actor. The marriage ended in divorce in 1973. In 1975 he married Micheline Roquebrune and they have stayed married, they have no children together. He is also a grandfather. His son, Jason and his ex-wife, actress Mia Sara had a son, Dashiell Quinn Connery, in 1997.
2001 | William Wallace Award, Washington, DC | ||||
2001 | Palm Springs Film Festival, Lifetime Achievement Award | ||||
1999 | Kennedy Center Award, Washington, DC | ||||
1999 | National Association of Theater Owners, ShoWest Lifetime Achievement Award | ||||
1997 | Film Society of Lincoln Center Gala Tribute | ||||
1991 | The Freedom of the City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland | ||||
1991 | Legion D'Honneur, France | ||||
1988 | Honourary Doctor of Letters, University of St. Andrews, Scotland | ||||
1987 | Commandeur Des Arts Et Des Lettres, France | ||||
1984 | Fellowship - Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow, Scotland | ||||
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| AWARDS:: | |||||
1998 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), British Academy Fellowship. The highest award presented by BAFTA for achievement in world cinema. | |
1996 | Cecil B. DeMille Award, Golden Globe, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Presented for outstanding contribution to the entertainment field. | |
1992 | American Cinematheque Award, The Moving Picture Ball, Los Angeles. Presented to an extraordinary artist currently making a significant contribution to the art of the Moving Picture. | |
1992 | Rudolph Valentino Award, Italian Board of Film Critics and Essayists, Los Angeles. In honor of an outstanding actor and actress who, like Valentino, have reached the pinnacle of success. | |
1991 | Scot of the Year, Awarded by BBC Scotland. | |
1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Lifetime Achievement Tribute Award. Special BAFTA silver mask given to a British actor or actress who has made an outstanding contribution to world cinema. | |
1990 | Man of Culture Award, Rome, Italy. | |
1988 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), BEST ACTOR for the film "The Name of the Rose". | |
1988 | Golden Globe Award, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR for the film "The Untouchables." | |
Finally The Legend is BACK but ........
Remember Aravind Swamy? The handsome actor who acted in Mani Ratnam’s film like Bombay and Roja!
Arvind has won several awards, popular and critical, for his films. He was also reviewed by Time Magazine and was appreciated by the magazine for his 'soulful' performance in the film Bombay.
Arvind Swamy retired from acting in 2000. In spite of his superstar status, he decided to quit acting and pursue other interests.
Arvind Swamy is the first Actor in Tamil Nadu who gave open press statement to all his fans, "Do not open any 'Fan Club', I am doing my Job, so you should do your Job and take care of your family. Do not waste your time and effort with such a worthless activity"
He has gone into hibernation for many years after doing few flop films in Tamil. He was last seen in news when his marriage was on rocks.
Aravind Swamy is now planning to make a comeback into filmdom with vengeance. He will be making his reentry with Vishal’s bilingual that will be directed by Thiru.Trisha is the female lead in this film.
If the buzz is to be believed, Aravind Swamy will be playing the villain role in this film. That will definitely be one of the selling points of this film, wouldn’t it?
Prakash Raj 2 introduce Mugdha Godse 2 South (6 pics)
Prakash Raj produced many meaningful films in Kollywood and we can expect his directorial venture to be something special. This film is being produced by Prakash Raj in Tamil and RR Movie Makers in Telugu.
Bollywood beauty Mugdha Godse is making her South debut with this movie. Mugdha shot to fame with Fashion in Bollywood and went on to do few notable films there. She banks on Prakash Raj to make a successful entry in South cinema. Let’s welcome her.
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