Sonam Kapoor Hot Look on Verve

Sonam Kapoor these days is almost seen on every other magazine cover, credit it to her stunning looks. She graces the cover of the latest issue of Verve as she soaks and sizzles in Maldives. Definitely hot!!

Priyan's Kanchivaram on March 13.

Priyadarshan’s critically acclaimed Kanchivaram will have a theatrical release in Chennai on March 13.
The film has been screened at all the major film festivals in the world where critics have gone ga-ga over it. The film is also an eye opener to how communism had its roots in Tamilnadu through the weavers of Kanchivaram.
Says Priyadarshan: “ It is my best film till date and my team of cameraman Thiru, art director Sabu Cyril and music director M.G Sreekumar have also done a brilliant job.”
The film produced by Percept Picture Company in association with Four Frames is releasing in four Chennai screens.

'Love 4 Ever' shoots at New Zealand

Directed and produced by Jayant C Paranji under the banner of Laughing Waters Entertainment Love 4 Ever is introducing Ranadeep and Mridula in the lead. The film had recently completed 34 days of shooting in New Zealand.Giving details, producer cum director says, "It is a love story that runs with grapes orchard in the backdrop. We want to portray that love story in a different angle. As it is a delicate love story that runs between two clean hearts, it needs good cinematography for perfect presentation on the celluloid. So, we summoned Jayanan Vincent who was presently staying in Canada and off to the film industry. He earlier worked for two of my films, 'Takkari Donga' and 'Premante Idera' and bagged Nandi awards for both the films too. That is why I gave him the responsibility of handling the camera."The unit shot four songs in New Zealand besides some scenes on hero and heroine. Over 75 per cent of the shooting was complete with the abroad schedule. The film unit is planning to complete the shooting in February, post-production work in March and release the film on April 9th as summer gift. The film would be released in two languages – Telugu and Hindi – simultaneously. Story is by Anwita, dialogues are by Rajasimha, music by Ram Sampath, editing by Marthand K Venkatesh, art by Krishnamaya, while base story, screenplay direction and production are handled by Jayant C Paranji.(source:2dmovie.com)

Kamal and Rajini at the Kannada Film Platinum Jubilee

On the first day of the Platinum Jubilee function of the Kannada film industry, Kamal Haasan was the chief guest, it was Rajini’s turn on the second day. Kamal was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka Yedurappa, with a shawl and a silver memento. Kamal during his speech said that he would like to participate in the 100th year celebrations too. Speaking at the function, Rajini said that he is keen to work in a Kannada film. The superstar added that such an opportunity would be godsend.
Rajinikanth said in the Tamil film industry movies are mostly based on the novels of well-known authors, but this trend has not caught up with the Kannada film world. The actor disclosed that he wanted to don the role of Muddanna from the novel Raktha Rathiri. Are the producers and directors listening? (behindwoods .com)

Asin to learn Kalaripayattu

Miss Best Debutante of Bollywood will now be Miss Martial Arts of India! Asin, the breezy girl who mesmerized hearts in Hindi cinema with her chirpy girl looks in Aamir Khan-starrer Ghajini, is all set to learn the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu (stick fighting). She will soon return to her home state Kerala to learn the art from a group of traditional Kalaripayattu gurus.
Why is she suddenly learning Kalaripayattu? The good news is that Asin will be starring in 19th Step , a Indo-Japanese romance where she will be sharing screen space with Japanese star Tadanobu Asano. A Bharat Bala production, 19th Step will portray Asin as a traditional Indian girl well-versed in martial arts and dance. To be made in Japanese and Tamil, the film will be later dubbed in Hindi.
Ask her how does it feel to go back to Kerala, her motherland? Instantly she gushes with excitement. “I needed to learn Kalaripayattu. It is considered the mother of all martial arts. Back home, I'll have a group of traditional Kalaripayattu gurus teaching me the ancient form.”
What about coming back to Tamil? Is she not worried about losing her recent fame in Bollywood? “No, I'm really not worried about not being seen often in Bollywood. Just because my Hindi film did well doesn't mean I do only Hindi films. I liked this particular Tamil film, and so I'm doing it. And I must tell you this Tamil project has been in the pipeline for three years, since the time I was busy with the Tamil Ghajini. Now, Walt Disney is producing the film and we start later this year,” says a confident Asin.
Asin's training begins in April this year.(source:tamil.galatta.com)