My dance ka keeda is thanks to Chaiyya Chaiyya – Sonakshi Sinha

Chaiyya Chaiyya made me fall in love with dancing – Sonakshi Sinha

If there is something that Sonakshi Sinha is unabashedly passionate about then it’s dancing. The gorgeous actor’s repertoire boasts of some of the best dance numbers Bollywood has ever seen! However, the actress recently revealed the song that triggered her dancing obsession on the set of Indian Idol Junior and its none other than Shah Rukh Khan’s hit number Chaiyya Chaiyya!

It so happened that one of the contestants Ajay Brijwasi performed on the cult 90’s song and Sonakshi couldn’t help but get up and dance. That’s when the actor revealed that it is one of her all-time favourite songs and she attributes her dancing ka keeda to the chartbuster. The diva didn’t think twice before joining Ajay on stage and was seen performing on the signature steps.

To catch the beautiful actor shake a leg, tune in to Indian Idol Junior this Saturday, August 1^st at 8:30 only on Sony Entertainment Television

STAR-STUDDED VIDEOCON d2h IIFA WEEKEND 2015 ALL SET TO TAKE KUALA LUMPUR BY STORM

BOLLYWOOD’S FINEST SLATED TO BE PART OF THE 16^TH IIFA WEEKEND

ANIL KAPOOR,FARHAN AKHTAR, SHAHID KAPOOR, ARJUN KAPOOR, RANVEER SINGH, PRIYANKA CHOPRA, JACQUELINE FERNANDES,ANUSHKA SHARMA, SONAKSHI SINHA,CHITRANGADA SINGH, PARINEETI CHOPRA, BIPASHA BASU, RITEISH DESHMUKH& MANY MORE TO FOLLOW

TICKETS TO THE IIFA 2015 AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR SALE

New Delhi 15th May 2015: The 16th edition of the most spectacular celebration of Indian Cinema globally, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards today announced the hosts for some of IIFA’s most awaited sub-events and performances that will take place at the IIFA Weekend this year. The Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 5-7 June 2015.

What started off as a one night awards show has grown into a mega three day weekend extravaganza in order to accommodate the myriad magical elements that Indian Cinema has to offer. The IIFA movement has taken the world by storm by bringing a spectacular weekend to a new locale every year filled to the brim with film-festivals, workshops, exhibitions, film-showcases and premieres, global business forums and sporting events.

The IIFA Weekend this year will also see a night exclusively dedicated to fashion which will be hosted by Friend of IIFA, Neha Dhupia. IIFA Rocks, the exclusive music extravaganza will see a host of fantastic musical performances by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Mika, Ankit Tiwari, Kanika Kapoor, Jawed Ali and theNooran sisters. Superstars Jacqueline Fernandes, Aditi Rao Hydari, Lisa Hayden and Lauren Gotlieb will also take the IIFA Rocks stage for some incredible performances.

At the 16th Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend, the IIFA Gala Screening on 6th June in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will feature the highly awaited star-studded film Dil Dhadakne Do. The film is a bittersweet comedy drama about a family that takes a trip which changes them forever. With an ensemble cast of Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka Sharma, the film is directed byZoya Akhtar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.

Speaking on the occasion, Andre Timmins, Director – Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, said, “We have some incredible performances all set for the IIFA stage this year including some of the biggest stars of Bollywood in film as well as music. Huge preparations are on to manage the backend, airlines, hotels, different venues and other logistics and we are happy that the Malaysian Government is laying the red carpet to make this a spectacular event.”

Speaking on the occasion, Anil Kapoor, Actor and Friend of IIFA said “Through time, IIFA has grown from a mega awards ceremony into an iconic global platform for Indian films and culture while showcasing to the world the best that Indian cinema has to offer. I am looking forward to the film media briefing of Dil Dhadakne Do which will be a part of the Weekend this year and I am delighted to see IIFA return to Malaysia, this timeto the vivacious city of Kuala Lumpur.”

Saurabh Dhoot – Executive Chairman, Videocon d2h said, “Videocon d2h has had an extremely successful innings with IIFA and we are pleased to continue this association with them for the 4th year. The common link of wholesome entertainment brings IIFA and Videocon d2h together. Our recent listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange, bears testimony to our global outlook & tremendous growth. Videocon d2h will continue to bring unique content, new mediums of delivery and innovative services to our consumers.”

The event will be telecast on India’s leading Hindi entertainment channel Colors with foot printsin over 140 countries.

Raj Nayak – CEO, Colors said, that “IIFA is the World’s biggest Global Indian Event, where the entire industry comes together to showcase Bollywood & India.  We at Colors are proud to be associated with IIFA and we promise our viewers, in true Colors style Bollywood entertainment like never before.”

Mr. Anil Khera – CEO, Videocon d2h said, “We thank our 6.5 crore consumers for making us India’s Fastest Growing DTH Service. IIFA is a pioneer in recognizing excellence in entertainment and Videocon d2h blends perfectly with the platform due to relentless desire to innovate & excel with a winning attitude. We are committed to providing the best technology to our consumers and delighting them always. Our continued partnership with IIFA is an endeavor to strengthen this association and take the wholesome entertainment experience across the globe.”

Speaking on the association with IIFA, Mr Pankaj Munjal, Co Chairman and Managing Director of Hero Cycles said, “IIFA awards are one of the most eminent and widely popular awards for Hindi cinema. We are pleased to associate with this mega event as cause partners for our campaign 'Cycling Heroes'. We believe this is a great opportunity to connect to a larger audience to spread the message of taking up cycling to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Sedentary lifestyle of the present generation is one of the biggest causes of many lifestyle diseases. It is our endeavour to encourage people, across various age groups to take up cycling as their first step towards staying fit”

Tony Nagamaiah, General Manager of Malaysia Major Events said “As excitement heightens, we are proud to host the 16th IIFA Celebrations 2015 and welcome its entire contingent to Malaysia. Being host city, Kuala Lumpur anticipates the weekend’s buzz as it shall be among our biggest showcases for the year in conjunction with the Malaysia Year of Festivals (MyFest) 2015. The city's dazzling setting will imprint the Bollywood family and fans with spectacular experiences in a truly diverse environment.”

According to Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior Vice President, South Asia & Middle East, Mr. Azahar Hamidsaid, “It is an honour for Malaysia Airlines to be a part of this glamorous event and flying in some of the best Bollywood stars to our home ground, Kuala Lumpur. The airline’s extensive network and world-class service makes it a desirable partnership with IIFA.

“It is our commitment to provide the best service and we look forward to welcoming the celebrities from the Indian Film Industry and fans of the IIFA awards on-board Malaysia Airlines,” he added.

Tickets for the biggest celebration of Indian Cinema abroad are available for sale. Log on towww.myticket.asia or call 03-8080 8700 or 017 2447139. Patrons wishing to purchase VIP Hospitality Tickets can send an email to viphospitality@iifa.com.

IIFA Awards 2015 will be held at Stadium Putra, the Official Hospitality Partner is JW Marriot/The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines is the Official Airline Partner for the 16th edition of the IIFA celebrations.

Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd promotes the IIFA Weekend & Awards globally each year and travel to new, exciting and beautiful destinations, taking the film fraternity with it to unite and celebrate the best of Indian film and culture, thereby taking Indian Cinema& India to a wider audience.

About IIFA (International Indian Film Academy)

Conceptualized and produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and supported by the key members of the Indian film fraternity, IIFA is the most appreciated South Asian film academy. Also, the IIFA Awards is India's biggest media event. With a viewership of almost 800 million, it is among the world's most-watched annual entertainment events. From a one night celebration in 2000 at the Millennium Dome, London, the last sixteen years have seen the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) movement grow into a cine-packed weekend of film-festivals, workshops, exhibitions, film-showcases and global business forums, all of which climax into the highlight of the Weekend, the IIFA Awards. www.iifa.com

Holiday – Hindi film review

A Soldier Is Never Off Duty

Rating: ***

Holiday begins with a weak introduction where a family is waiting at the station for the hero to return home from his posting at the front. A train load of soldiers arrives and out hops Captain Virat Bakshi (Akshay Kumar), an army man who is back home to Mumbai for his holidays. 

The heroine part in the story is out of place, a caricature of a Mumbai Police Sub Inspector has become a norm of the day, all this to project that the hero was larger than life.

Holiday has a hackneyed humour. In fact it comes out intentionally in the climax when the terrorist exulting the mastermind to just finish the game.

Akshay Kumar does his part well. It is difficult to find out flaws in his performance. Sonakshi Sinha isn’t given much to perform. Aackruti Nagpal makes her impressive comeback as Sonakshi Sinha’s sister. Debutant Freddy Daruwala leaves a mark.

The film pays a tribute to Indian Army’s fearless and courageous soldiers who even when not on duty, are dedicated and ever willing to sacrifice their lives for their motherland. And that’s it nothing more.

- Read full review and see more pics at: 

http://www.filmytown.com/movies/holiday-hindi-film-review/

Bullet Raja - Bollywood Film Review

Rating: **

Raja Mishra (Saif Ali Khan) is a Brahmin boy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh looking for a job but gets involved with goons, and when he is chased, Raja sees a wedding procession and joins it. 

It is the local strongman's daughter's wedding and the procession is headed towards the strongman’s haveli, where Raja instantly befriends the bride's cousin, Rudra Tripathi (Jimmy Shergill). Within hours, Rudra and Raja become best of friends, and Raja becomes a part of rest of the functions and events of this Lucknowi wedding.

Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Bullet Raja has unrealistic gunfights, goons openly ruling the city, depicting incompetence of police force and a mishmash of love, politics and the underworld. It is a below average film.

Full review of Bullet Raja and more pics at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/bullet-raja/

Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara

Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara is a sequel to the 2010 film Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. It has Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan in leading roles and Sonali Bendre plays a supporting role.

The story begins from where the previous film ended with Shoaib Khan (Akshay Kumar) who is the reigning don after successfully eliminating his mentor Sultan Mirza (played by Ajay Devgn in the previous film).

The first part has some beautiful locales of Sultanate of Oman where Shoaib has set up base after fleeing Bombay. Shoaib Khan is a charismatic and suave man who has extended his empire upto the Middle east in the west. Mumtaz (Sonali Bendre) plays his old-time love and amongst his close companions are Javed, who oversees his illegal works and Aslam (Imran Khan), who is in Bombay.

Aslam was spotted by Shoaib during one of his visits to the slums in Bombay in the eighties. Shoaib had once spent his early years of his life in Bombay.

Now Aslam (Imran Khan) is a grown up handsome youth who is trustworthy for the Don. Shoaib is aware that till the time his arch rivals Vardha and Arun are ruling Bombay, he cannot attain supremacy in the Bombay underworld.

The only obstacles on Shoaib’s path to supremacy in Bombay are two enemies of Shoaib, Vardha and Arun.

A police officer joins hands with Vardha and Arjun with the understanding to eliminate Shoaib Khan’s whatever empire is left in Bombay.

Shoaib Khan lands up in Bombay, being his first love, with the intention to clean up his rivals. There is a struggling starlet Jasmine (Sonakshi Sinha) who is come all the way from Kashmir to Bombay for making it big in the film industry.

Shoaib gets obsessed with Jasmine and yearns to have her. While Jasmine is gradually beginning to fall in love with Aslam who works for Shoaib.

Now it is a love triangle leading to a rift between Shoaib and Aslam as they both vie for Jasmine’s love. What then follows is conflict of love interest, test of loyalty and courage.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/time-mumbai-dobaara/#sthash.eZmh6JF7.dpuf

Full review and more pics of the film at : http://www.filmytown.com

Lootera Trailer launch at Liberty Cinema

Lootera’s first look launch took place yesterday, Friday the 15th of March at Liberty Cinema

The evening started with the starcast making an entry in a vintage car, Impala. The crowds were humongous near the theatre.

Ranveer and Sonakshi made headway to the stage where they performed a brief act which was choreographed from the film. Giving way to the unveiling of the film’s poster by Sonakshi and Ranveer.

These hot Females will rule in Bollywood in 2013

Here is a report on the A listers, Bollywood actresses who have sketched their line up for next year.

Ruling the rooster is the badminton ace’s daughter Deepika Padukone with – Race 2, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Kochadaiyaan, and Chennai Express.

Top international sensation Priyanka Chopra is not far behind, featuring in Gunday, Krish 3, Mary Kom and Zanjeer. Priyanka is known for her shrewd acumen of opting for the tried and trusted banners.

Closely following we will see the Masakali girl Sonam Kapoor who has Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Raanjhnaa and Khoobsurat which are to release the next year.

One of the most inked hottie for endoresements, Katrina has only one film lined up as of now for 2013 which is Dhoom 3. Does she have any other plans?

Kareena Kapoor – who impressed with the role of a hooker in Talaash, and Sonakshi Sinha have two films releasing each.

While Kareena has Puneet Malhotra’s next and the other one titled “Satyagrah” and Sonakshi will be seen in Once upon a Time in Mumbai 2 and Lutera.

Anushka Sharma will be seen in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.

That’s all information we have as of now. Filmy Town wishes them a rocking 2013.