The
New Noyna She's been a ramp regular for a while. But Noyonika
Chatterjee is taking no chances. The model with the trademark curls
is now producing software -- 15 minutes of desi style daily -- for FTV's
Michael Adam Presents India Fashion, in addition to some other stuff she's
got lined up with FTV and music
channel B4U. Of course, this means less of the lovely Noyna on the
catwalk. "I do miss the ramp sometimes," she sighs. "It was
easier in a way, just about looking good and performing well on stage.
Production is a lot more taxing, there's much more responsibility
involved." Doesn't hurt to move on though.
Patel Pop He
wanted to be a film star. And he's getting there. Gujarati stage actor Devang
Patel is starring in the videos for his just-released debut Hindi
pop album Patelscope, a string of spoofs on recent international pop hits.
The collection includes Bamboo No. 5, a take on Lou Bega's Mambo
No. 5; Chaloo girl from Aqua's Barbie girl; and more.
"I just want everyone to laugh and enjoy themselves," he
gurgles. And if they laugh at him instead? He'll risk it.
A Little Bit of Monica... "The
stars are smiling on me," says Monica Bedi,
"I knew I was good." Either that, or she's just plain darned
lucky. The actress who's so far been confined to what the industry
disdainfully dismisses as B- and C-grade films, has finally got her big
break. Two of them, to be precise. She's playing the lead in director
Rajiv (Tridev, Mohra, Gupt) Rai's next film Pyar, Ishq aur
Mohabbat. Bollywood's ultrasuccessful creator of comedies David Dhawan
has signed her on too. She's right, the stars are smiling.
Rest Assured It's
the film to watch out for this autumn. But that's not the only reason why DDLJ
guy Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein is
making news right now. The Amitabh Bachchan-Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya
Rai-starrer has become the first Bollywood film to claim insurance. The
project was insured for Rs 12 crore. And as it turned out, it ran into
losses when shooting was delayed because Ash was injured in an accident.
The Chopras are claiming Rs 15 lakh from the insurance company. Says
producer Yash Chopra, Adi's dad: "It's not such a big deal as
everyone is making it out to be. We incurred losses but the film is
complete and will be released on October 27." Still, it's news.
The
New Noyna
channel B4U. Of course, this means less of the lovely Noyna on the
catwalk. "I do miss the ramp sometimes," she sighs. "It was
easier in a way, just about looking good and performing well on stage.
Production is a lot more taxing, there's much more responsibility
involved." Doesn't hurt to move on though.
He
wanted to be a film star. And he's getting there. Gujarati stage actor Devang
Patel is starring in the videos for his just-released debut Hindi
pop album Patelscope, a string of spoofs on recent international pop hits.
The collection includes Bamboo No. 5, a take on Lou Bega's Mambo
No. 5; Chaloo girl from Aqua's Barbie girl; and more.
"I just want everyone to laugh and enjoy themselves," he
gurgles. And if they laugh at him instead? He'll risk it.
"The
stars are smiling on me," says Monica Bedi,
"I knew I was good." Either that, or she's just plain darned
lucky. The actress who's so far been confined to what the industry
disdainfully dismisses as B- and C-grade films, has finally got her big
break. Two of them, to be precise. She's playing the lead in director
Rajiv (Tridev, Mohra, Gupt) Rai's next film Pyar, Ishq aur
Mohabbat. Bollywood's ultrasuccessful creator of comedies David Dhawan
has signed her on too. She's right, the stars are smiling.
It's
the film to watch out for this autumn. But that's not the only reason why DDLJ
guy Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein is
making news right now. The Amitabh Bachchan-Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya
Rai-starrer has become the first Bollywood film to claim insurance. The
project was insured for Rs 12 crore. And as it turned out, it ran into
losses when shooting was delayed because Ash was injured in an accident.
The Chopras are claiming Rs 15 lakh from the insurance company. Says
producer Yash Chopra, Adi's dad: "It's not such a big deal as
everyone is making it out to be. We incurred losses but the film is
complete and will be released on October 27." Still, it's news.