New book chronicles the making of Guru Dutt's Pyaasa

She chronicled the lives of Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in her documentaries and Nasreen Munni Kabir's latest offering is a book which narrates the making of Guru Dutt's evergreen masterpiece Pyaasa.

The actor-director's 1957 film is considered a cult classic and the book titled The Dialogue of Pyaasa takes a detailed look at both the man and his work.

Kabir had earlier helmed In Search of Guru Dutt, a three-part documentary on the legendary Indian actor, writer, director and producer to mark his 25th death Anniversary.

The Dialogue of Pyaasa presents a detailed look at the film's making with it's famous dialogues and evergreen songs.

Pyaasa is widely regarded as Dutt's best work and the film was a masterpiece thanks to Abrar Alvi's flawless script and Dutt's deft direction and performance as Vijay, the struggling poet with Waheeda Rehman playing his love interest, Gulabo, the prostitute.

Sahir Ludhianvi's lyrics were brought to life in songs like 'Jaane kya tune kahi', 'Hum aap ki ankhon mein', 'Jaane woh kaise log the jinke', 'Jinhe naaz hai Hind' and 'Yeh duniya agar mil bhi jaaye', composed by SD Burman.

The book, which will be luanched on Wednesday, includes extensive commentary by Kabir and is is available in Hindi, Urdu and English.

PTI

56th Filmfare Awards – a night of glitz and glamour

The stars came down in all their glory. It was a night to be remembered as everyone looked on with pride and admiration at the coveted Black Lady was presented to the deserving winners. A true celebration of excellence in Indian Cinema, the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2010 held at the YRF studios in Mumbai on the 29th of January, 2011 was a larger than life spectacle, a glorious representation of its legacy of over five decades.

Through the years, Filmfare has become the most awaited event in the industry as everyone looks forward to this night of nights. With a slew of performances by the biggest names in filmdom, the annual Idea Filmfare Awards is now an extravagant gala of glitz, glamour, excitement and entertainment.

This year, the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards was hosted by the new kings of cool – the very suave Imran Khan and charming Ranbir Kapoor who bought the house down with their wit and humour. The performances were power packed with the beautiful Madhuri Dixit unleashing her magic and spellbinding the audience as she danced with Shahrukh Khan to hits from their movies like Devdas and Dil To Pagal Hain. Kareena Kapoor had everyone dancing to her tunes with a medley of songs from 3 Idiots, Golmaal 3, and Jab We Met. Priyanka Chopra set pulses racing and raised the temperature a good few notches with her tribute to Madhuri Dixit. she danced to hits like Ek Do Teen, Choli Ke Peeche and Dola Re.

Amongst the other performers were the melodious Sonu Nigam, Bollywood’s new blue eyed girl, Sonakshi Sinha, Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh who performed on a medley of songs from last year’s box office hit Band Bajaa Baraat.

Celebrating 25 years in the film industry, Madhuri Dixit was presented a special honour by the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; whilst Yash Chopra and Shahrukh Khan honoured Bollywood icon, Mr Amitabh Bachchan commemorating his 40 years of absolute dedication to the Indian film industry.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to legendary singer Manna De who received the honor amidst accolades and praise for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema. The 56th Idea Filmfare Awards would be telecast on the 6th of February 2011 exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television.

Latest Pictures of Jennifer Lawrence in Barbie Pink at the SAG Awards

Rising starlet Jennifer Lawrence brightened up the red carpet at the SAG Awards this evening in this shocking pink number. She totally pulled it off -- but it definitely stood out!

Actually, she and Hailee Steinfeld were both dressed in neon pink for the occasion. The True Grit star rocked a mermaid style gown with orange, pink, and black stripes. It was quite the statement dress and we're guessing the critics will be split on yays and nays.

Other standouts on the red carpet included Julie Bowen in a pantsuit, and Sofia Vergara in a beautiful cobalt blue gown with a plunging neckline. Ooh la la!

Latest Pictures of Kim Kardashian on the Red Carpet at the SAG Awards

Kim Kardashian dressed to impress at the SAG Awards this evening in a gorgeous plum Marchesa gown. The dress was beautifully embellished with silver sparkles, which matched her blinging Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Kim apparently spent most of the day getting ready, and tweeted to her fans during the whole ordeal -- especially when it came to choosing a hairstyle.

She wrote at first that she didn't want to go with fake hair or lashes, then she questioned her decision. She tweeted: "Or what do u think? Should I do a retro look, but I'd have to clip in fake bangs, which are always fun!"

Arjun Rampal to be brand ambassador of Gillette

Arjun Rampal is one cool dude who also happens to be the all-time sexiest hunk of Bollywood. He is also someone who is, by and large, enjoying a dream run in Bollywood with all his films shining at the BO.

And for those who live breathe and smell Arjun Rampal, here is some news for you. This man has now been chosen to be the brand ambassador of Gillette.

Arjun also tweeted about the same saying "Yes guys I am the new brand ambassador (of Gillette). Wonderful to make this association. So all of you get ready for a shave."

That's surely the way to go, Arjun boy!

Preity Zinta celebrates her 36th birthday

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta celebrates her 36th birthday today. She is not from film background but forayed into Bollywood through Dil Se in 1998 after graduating in Criminal Psychology. There was no stopping for this bubbly actress after tasting the Bollywood waters.

Preity has acted in over 30 films till date. Some of her hit films include Soldier, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, Mission Kashmir, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Na Ho, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Heroes and others. And she gone beyond films to entertain the public. Yes, being the owner of IPL team Kings XI Punjab, she is entertaining the masses in the form cricket, which is like religion in India.

Shilpa ‘at peace’ after Shirdi visit (Movie Snippets)

New Delhi, Jan 31 – Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is happy after getting a chance to visit the holy town of Shirdi in Maharashtra.

‘Visited Shirdi aftr tryin hard a few times this year, and then it just happnd! Jus goes to show, there has to b a ‘calling’ frm God. At Peace (sic),’ Shilpa posted on her Twitter page after a visit to the Sai Baba shrine in Shirdi .

The 35-year-old, who is married to businessman Raj Kundra, has been missing from action for sometime – both on the big as well as small screen. 

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Shirish wants to make dance film

Film editor-turned-director Shirish Kunder, who is currently working on casting for his next project ‘Joker’, says he wants to make a film which will be high on dance.

‘Wanna make a full on dance film next,’ Kunder posted on his Twitter page Monday.

A dance film perhaps won’t be a tough nut for him, given that his wife Farah Khan is among the most successful Bollywood choreographers. His dance film apart, Kunder is currently focusing on ‘Joker’, which has Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Shreyas Talpade in key roles.

‘The heroine opposite Shreyas Talpade in ‘Joker’ has been finalised. I should be able to reveal it tomorrow. ‘Joker’ has a very unusual premise. Nervous and excited about it,’ he added.

Kunder also promises to make innovative films in future.

‘There is no way I can know the box office fate of the films I direct. All I can assure is that I will always try something innovative,’ he added. 

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Vikas Bhalla set for TV comeback

Actor-singer Vikas Bhalla, who has taken a break from the small screen, is to be back with Zee TV’s ‘Sanjog Se Bani Sangini’.

The actor, who failed to create waves in Bollywood, will enter the show as the manager of a bank where the show’s protagonist Gauri works. Vikas is quite happy.

‘There usually is always the ‘other’ woman who becomes the third wheel in the relationship, but here I will be playing the part of the ‘other’ man in Gauri’s life. It should make for an interesting role, especially when I get to be the troublemaker,’ said Vikas, who was earlier seen in shows like ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin’ and ‘Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny’. 

IANS