Amy-Prateik breakup!

Buzz is that Amy and Prateik have called it quits on their relationship. The couple fell in love with each other in their movie Ek Deewana Tha.

Sources say that Prateik was madly in love with Amy and was helping her to get settled in the film industry. Soon Amy had moved to Prateik’s apartment.

The duo was quite open about their relationship and often made public appearances in many events. They had even gone to the extent of tattooing each other's name. Amy's tattoo reads, “Mera Pyaar Mera Prateik", while Prateik's reads, "Mera Pyaar Meri Amy".

Amy even had Prateik introduced to her family and they seemed to be happy with her choice. According to the rumours, it was Prateik’s over possessiveness that led to the break-up.

However, Amy’s representative rubbished all the rumours.  “Amy and Prateik are very much together, and stay in touch. The two are concentrating on their respective careers, and are shooting for their films in Tamil and Hindi. So, it`s not possible for them to meet up every other day. But they do make it a point to chat with each other during breaks. Moreover, Prateik is not a possessive person and Amy genuinely likes him for what he is. The two of them haven`t fallen apart. They are now on a break,” said the representative.

Hope everything is well between the two!

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- Unknown Updated at: Saturday, August 04, 2012

Sushmita And Madhuri Honoured

Sushmita Sen and Madhuri Dixit has been recognized individually for the excellence in the fields they have been carrying out. The former Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen was honored with women entrepreneur award, for the organization, I AM SHE, which works beside models to acheive their dreams. The beauty queen, Madhuri Dixit was honored with the Platinum Diva award for her contribution to the film Industry. 

It was also the night when other upcoming and famous personalities got conferred with honorary awards for their contribution and efforts. 

"I am very proud and honoured after receiving the award. It reiterates the fact that people still look at me with integrity. I have come here with a lot of hard work," said Madhuri, who was accompanied by husband Sriram Nene, after receiving the award.

While thanking for the honour, Sushmita said: "It has been a journey for me. I won Miss Universe in 1994, got to do my first film Dastak in 1996 and now I receive this woman entrepreneur award for I AM SHE, which I opened two years ago."

Sen said she opened it with the idea of making "our Indian beauties capable enough to win international titles. All you people have been a source of great strength".

Actors, Parineeti Chopra and Prateik Babbar received rising star female and rising star male awards, respectively. "Just a year ago I was not even planning to become an actress. I was working in corporate industry. I always thought of becoming a banker. But I think destiny has its own role to play," said Parineeti who is enjoying new found fame after the success of Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl and Ishaqzaade.

"It feels really good that I have been getting so many awards. I promise to keep working harder and I hope to keep everybody happy," she added.

Prateik, who has films like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, My Friend Pinto and Aarakshan to his credit, dedicated his trophy to the people he has worked with so far.

"This is really encouraging. I would like to dedicate this to all the people who I have worked in all my films," he said.

Theatre veteran Tom Alter was given an award for exemplary contribution to Indian theatre while recently crowned Miss Asia Pacific Himagini Singh Yadu was honoured with the title of inspirational youth icon.

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna was given an award in the category, India Ki Shaan- culinary. People from various corporate and marketing fields were also honoured at the awards ceremony. The event saw the unveiling of Planman's second edition of Powerbrands, a research-driven book, which talks about 100 most powerful brands of India

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- Unknown Updated at: Friday, June 29, 2012

One Movie,Two different climaxes !!!!

One of the most awaited movies of 2012, Ek Deewana Tha, starring Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, is all set to hit the screens today.

A different love story, which revolves around a mechanical engineering graduate, ardent about being a film maker and his neighbour, who is a year old than him. Its all about the trials and tribulations they face in their love. This movie is a remake of the director's own Tamil movie, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (VTV) starring Simbu and Trisha which was remade in Telugu as Ye Maaya Chesave starring Naga Chaitanya and Samantha. But it is said that Ek Deewana Tha is going to be very different from the Tamil and Telugu version.

It's quite amusing to know that Ek Deewana Tha will have two endings, yes TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS WITH TWO DIFFERENT ENDINGS !!!!! For the first time in our country, a Bollywood film is releasing with two different climaxes at once!!! While the most popular ending will be the one at the theaters, elite screens will have what can be called the 'Director's Cut' (as the director feels there are quite a few audiences who would love the director’s cut) which will be screened only at selected theatres.

But Why is the climax different from the Tamil and Telugu version ? Gautham Menon says, "No two men think alike !!! So when it came to catering to my core audience, I had to think differently each time. It was like three different directors working on the same story. The Tamil audience is more receptive to unusual endings. Thus we had a coming-of-age climax for that audience. The Telugu version had a feel-good climax because the audience there prefers happy endings. However, the climax of the Hindi version will warm the viewer's hearts, will be very endearing.... it is going to be something unexpected". 

Gautham Menon has shot three different versions of the climax and is unwilling to reveal the one he is going to use. What could be the climax ??? 

Stay tuned to know more about the movie reviews....



Author : Suja, a management trainee, programmer, movie enthusiast and a fashion critic who loves to enjoy each moment of her life and is crazy  about music! She calls herself the freak!

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- Unknown Updated at: Friday, February 17, 2012

Prateik and Amy takes it to another level

Deewana on reel has gone real now, as Amy and Prateik is bonding tighter if the news are to be believed, the pair is often seen together in parties and the young actor seems to enjoy the company of Amy very much. Amy Jackon and Prateik Babbar is pairing together for  Gautham Vasudev Menon's movie 'Ek Deewana Tha'.

There had been recent pics of Prateik and Amy enjoying a party and getting bit sensuous through the game. Since he's in a steady relationship with someone after a while, he wants to go out and have fun. While he plans to surprise Amy, we hate to be spoilsports and say that friends reveal he plans to fly her out of the country on the big day!

Now thats a good and new one Prateik!

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- Unknown Updated at: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Hosanna Trouble for AR Rahman

No, its not a joke, the CSF or the Christian Secular Forum has a problem with the song and they have asked the producers to avoid the use of the word 'Hosanna' from the song(seriously?) plus want a public apology from the composer and lyricist for the use of the word. The news spread out as the song of the movie 'Ek Diwana Tha' which stars Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson has gained publicity. The song has the soul resided on the word 'Hosanna' which is the controversy now.

The CSF, Mumbai has issued an email statement to the lyricist Javed Akhtar, composer A R Rahman and the members associated with the movie from Fox Star Studios and Sony Music India, expressing the concern over the word and have also asked a public apology for using the holy word in the song. 

According to CSF, the word 'Hosanna' is a prayer used in Bible and is widely used by Christians and Jews. The forum finds that the song uses the sacred word in wrong context. The CSF also plans to move court against Fox Star Studios and Sony Music as well as file a police complaint against those concerned.

Now seriously thinking, why should this be a issue at all? Is it the fame game? This will have gone out as one of the best songs by A R Rahman but still there has to be a controversy. The same song in Tamil went out to be a super duper hit minus the controversy! 

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- Unknown Updated at: Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Amy And Prateik are 'just' close friends!

Amy Jackson, British model, who is making her debut in Bollywood with the movie 'Ek Diwana Tha', the upcoming flick of Prateik Babbar has rubbished the rumors of her dating Prateik. She said that they were just close friends. "He's a good friend and he made me very comfortable on the sets. He's a very dedicated guy and he influenced me a lot. We worked together on this movie and we grew pretty close during the shoot," says Amy. 

Ek Diwana Tha is a remake of South Indian flick 'Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya' and will be directed by the same director, Gautham Vasudev Menon. The movie also is highlighted with mesmerizing songs of A. R. Rahman. Another buzz is that Amy had edged out Trisha Krishnan for the role, who has reportedly opted out off the movie due to personal reasons. "She was meant to play the part, but there were some issues and the role finally came to me. She is a brilliant actor. I've watched some of her films and liked them," says Amy, who will play a conservative Malayali Christian in the film.

Amy had made her debut into movies through South Indian flick Madraspattanam, which went out to gain much appraisal for the actress. When it came to changing looks, she said she is all ready for the changeover ""As an actor, I am prepared to change my hairstyle, the colour of my eyes, and wear a sari. I hope it will have a big impact and hope the audience will like it." However, there is one thing she still has to master - her Hindi diction. "I didn't know a word of Hindi the whole time we were shooting the film," says Amy candidly, adding, "But I memorized my lines and lip-synced, which made it a lot easier. My diction is improving by the day." 

She has also confirmed that she will be ready to do item numbers too, so that will be a treat to watch "I've watched a few songs on TV and the girls look fabulous, but I feel their role has to be interesting as well." 

The actor, who will soon start shooting for Vikram's Thandavam in February, confirms that she hasn't been signed for Bala's next film. "Those are all rumours. So far, nothing is confirmed," she clarifies.

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- Unknown Updated at: Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Prateik's Changeover for Pinto!

rateik Babbar has undergone a major change over for his upcoming movie 'My Friend Pinto', the director and producers are extremely excited for the movie and expect it to be the greatest change in Indian cinema, from the current trends. The debutante director Raaghav Dar feels that "The film is extremely racy and is about a young musician who comes to Mumbai from Goa to visit a friend. He is a simple, innocent guy who gets lost in the city and has a one night adventure with people from different walks of life".

"Prateik is a extremely friendly guy but he takes time to open up, he worked extremely hard on his body language and has somewhat become extroverted" adds the director.

The movie is produced by UTV motion pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali production. The character played by Prateik is reminiscent with the characters played by legendary heros Raj Kapoor and Charlie Chaplin. "The movie is in the same league as the legendary actors have done, but in a more contemporary style. Prateik is also a natural talent as these veteran actors, some shots of this movie might remind you of Raj Kapoor in Jaagte Raho, where the actor tries to help others but instead of helping he puts them into more trouble and brings trouble to himself. There are many comic situations to the movie" Says the director.

The lady love for Prateik in this movie is Kalki Koechlin. "It is an unusual pairing but they do look great together. I always had them in my mind when casting for the movie" Says the director. Adds Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has made a comedy for the first time as producer, "This pair will herald a new style of acting. It is very cleverly structured and yet casual and effortless in the performance. Prateik is goodness personified. He is a wonderful actor."

Bhansali further states that though he makes intense films he was so enamoured by this script that he wanted to be associated with it in some way. "It has a funny take on almost everything!"

My Friend Pinto releases on October 14.

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- Unknown Updated at: Wednesday, October 05, 2011