Bollywood stars to attend opening ceremony of cricket’s Indian Premier League

The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League of cricket is set to take place at YMCA College of Physical Education in Chennai, on 3rd April. You may be asking, what does that have to do with movies? Well, Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan are going to be part of the ceremony, which means that it should definitely be a good one to watch. This information has come from an IPL release, and is exciting news for many people, who will both be looking forward to seeing the stars, and to welcoming the start of the sporting tournament.

This event will be great for those who usually follow the IPL, but are also interested in Bollywood movies. Even if it is just to watch one after playing a game of FoxyBingo or before dinner, Bollywood movies are usually very entertaining. So to have two stars of the film genre taking part in the opening ceremony of the IPL, will be very exciting. Amitabh Bachchan will be the one hosting the ceremony, and he has said that he is both nervous and excited to be meeting all the captains and teams. Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan will both be performing at the ceremony, and they will be joined by actor-director Prabhu Deva.

For those interested in the IPL, it will consist of a total of 76 matches. These will be held over a period of 54 days, spanning April and May and being played among nine teams. With the announcement of these Bollywood stars’ attendance, the opening ceremony is shaping up to be a very exciting occasion, with something that should be of interest to many people. It is always nice when stars are welcomed into the line-up of sporting ceremonies, as it adds variety to the event and allows their fans to see them in a different setting than they are used to.

5 best movies of famous Bollywood actress Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan the next big thing in Bollywood these days have had a very rocky patch in the journey of her career up till now. Starting off with Parineeta which was a huge success for a fresh actress Vidya took many roles which were challenging and bold and has proved she to be the finest amongst all the new entries in the industry and is now considered as the leading contemporary actress.

Taking about her five megahit movies it is not difficult to pin them out because she has done only a few good films since 2005 and most of them were not so appreciated by the Indian cinema despite Vidya’s acting in it. So according to the statistics and the box office records Parineeta, Lage raho munna bhai, Paa, Ishqiya and Dirty Picture are Vidya Balan’s best movies.

Pareenita was a musical for which Vidya won her first Filmfare award as a newcomer and was nominated as a best actress of the year at the Filmfare Awards. Second mega Hit was Lage raho munna bhai Vidya’s biggest commercial success which was a sequal to Munna bhai MBBS received great appreciation. Ishqiya was a very bold move for Vidya as it changed her whole image from a girl next door to a player. Paa on the other hand was another stand out role for Vidya as she performed very well as a single mother of a diseased child and a divorcee. Then came the most awaited movie of Vidya that is The Dirty Picture in which audience was surprised by her boldness and loved her side they never saw before, it received a mind blowing opening and is positioned among the top five movies of year 2011. 

Bollywood Movies: Variety played by Vidya Balan in her roles

In 2005 starting with Parineeta till now in the dirt picture, famous Bollywood actress Vidya has played different roles in her movies. She debut as Lalita a simple idealistic girl in Parineeta who was the heart and soul of the story. Then in 2006, she portrayed the role of Jhanvi in the movie Lagay Raho Munna Bhai, as a radio-jockey for that she met and observed real radio jockeys at work. She worked as a supporting role Guru as a woman suffering from multiple sclerosis. Her next release was a multi-starrer romance Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love in which Balan played the role of a television reporter, Tehzeeb Hussain, suffering from a memory loss condition for her performance she got positive reviews saying “Vidya’s transformation from a self-assured working woman to a helpless, vulnerable person is superb.”

Then in the movie Bhool Bhulaiyan she performed splendidly well as a woman suffering from dissociative identity disorder. In the movie Paa she played the role of a young independent gynecologist who is also a single-mother struggling with her 12-year-old son’s progeria syndrome, this role was a turning point of her career and won her Filmfare Award for Best Actress and a Star Screen Award for Best Actress, among other awards.

Her next film was Ishqiya in which she played sexually manipulative abandoned wife. Her character was described as a femme fatale, and her performance was applauded by critics and brought Vidya Balan Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress and a second consecutive Star Screen Award for Best Actress.

In her movie No One Killed Jessica Vidya Balan played her first real-life character, that of Sabrina Lal, Jessica’s reticent sister who struggled for years to get justice. She portrayed anguish and strength through her performance. And then came The dirty picture in which Vidya played controversial and provocative actress role who struggles hard to stay on the top and get viewers approval.

Bollywood actress, Vidya Balan is the new number one?

It is said that ‘either it is an actor that makes a film or it is a film makes an actor’; in Vidya’s case we can clearly say that she has made her movies through her dedication and finding her path in the industry. Facing the impossible odds i.e. belonging to a middle class family having no links in the industry and with no extra ordinary looks; Bollywood popular and hot actress Vidya started off with a great film with huge co-actors but later lost her path in the industry by signing up for roles that were not meant for her but she did not lose hope and fought it with the aim to become India’s number one. So she focused on her acting skills where other girls would have focused on glamour. From Bhalo Theko (debut Bengali film) to Parineeta (Debut Hindi film) and from there to Dirty Picture she has been trying so hard to fit in the Cinema getting weak roles and low budget films Vidya got lost in the Industry. She was willing to start over from scratch to find her way and prove her and so she did. Now she has proved herself as Hindi Cinema’s most courageous and most versatile Bollywood actress of the present era.

With her bold and seductive on screen performances in the movies like Parineeta, Ishqiya and Dirty Picture she has broken her simple girl next door image and is now the subject of most discussions. Who needs a ZERO figure when you have such a great talent and when you can actually act? Though Kareena and Katrina are the Bollywood’s most desirable majorly because of their looks Vidya is desired because of her versatility in acting and so that makes her the new number one leaving Kareena and Katrina behind.

Bollywood Awards: 2011 Filmfare Awards (56th Filmfare Awards)

Bollywood has shown tremendous growth in the recent past. Not only the number of films made in India has increased over time, but also the budgets and celebrations related to the cinema world. Like the other stuff, Bollywood awards have also grown in number. Many film magazines are now honoring the acting talent of Bollywood actors every year. Filmfare Awards are however the oldest and the most respected awards in Indian film industry even today. Filmfare awards 2011 were the 56th filmfare awards. The ceremony of Bollywood filmfare awards 2011 was as colorful as ever.

The 2011 Fimlfare Awards were hosted by Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. Movies like Dabangg, udaan, My Name is Khan, Rajneeti, Guzaarish and Band Bajaa Baarat did a good business on box office. Here is the list of 2011 Filmfare Awards winners is as follows:

Filmfare Award winners in 2011

• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Film 2011: Dabaang
• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Director 2011: Karan johar, My Name Is Khan
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2011: Sharukh Khan, My Name Is Khan
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2011: Kajol, My Name Is Khan
• Filmfare Award for Best Music 2011: Lalit Pandit, Sajid Wajid for Dabangg
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor 2011: Ronit Roy, Udaan
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 2011: Kareena Kapoor, We Are Family
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male 2011:Ranveer Singh, Band Baaja Baaraat
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female 2011: Sonakshi Sinha, Dabangg
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Male 2011: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female 2011: Mamta Sharma,  Munni Badnaam hui

Bollywood Awards: 2010 Filmfare Awards Winners (55th Filmfare Awards)

Filmfare awards of Bollywood are still the most prestigious and awaited awards of the year in India. The fans and the artists have great respect for these awards. 55th Filmfare Awards were held in 2010. 2010 has experienced a lot of block busters so as expected, there was a huge competition for awards in the 55th filmfare awards ceremony. It was a colorful ceremony. As usual, Shahrukh Khan’s hosting the awards makes it different, more important and bigger than the other award shows. All in all, Bollywood Filmfare awards 2010 which were the 55th Filmfare awards were full of fun and light. A must watch event.

Held at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai, 2010 Filmfare Awards had 30 categories out of which 3 were critics awards, 3 special awards and 24 main awards for Indian cinema. With 60 nominations in top 10 categories, the awards were hosted by Saif Ali Khan and Shahrukh Khan. Movies like 3 Idiots, Paa, Dev D, Love Aaj Kal, Kaminey, Luck By Chance and New York got overwhelming response from the audiences. 2010 Filmfare Awards winners list is as follows:

Filmfare Award winners in 2010

• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Film 2010: 3 Idiots
• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Director 2010: Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2010: Amitabh Bachchan, Paa
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2010: Vidya Balan, Paa
• Filmfare Award for Best Music 2010: A R Rahman, Delhi-6
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor 2010: Boman Irani, 3 Idiots
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 2010: Kalki Koechlin, Dev. D
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Male 2010: Mohit Chauhan, Masakali
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female 2010: Rekha Bhardwaj, Genda Phool

Bollywood Awards: 2009 Filmfare Awards Winners (54th Idea Filmfare Awards)

Bollywood awards are becoming more and more colorful with each passing year. 2009 Filmfare Awards (which were the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards) were no exception. The event was star studded as expected. More than any other awards show, Filmfare awards get a lot of attention due to the fact that usually the ceremony is hosted by Shahrukh Khan with Saif Ali Khan but this year it was different.

Idea Cellular and The Times Group presented these awards. Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor hosted these Awards at Yash Raj Studios. Jodha Akbar and Rock On won the most number of awards. The most nominated movies in different categories were Rock On and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. In addition to these, movies like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Dostana, Ghajini and Rashion did a brilliant business and provided the much wanted Indian masala, drama and melodious songs. 2009 Filmfare Awards winners are as follows:

Filmfare Award winners in 2009

• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Film 2009: Jodhaa Akbar
• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Director 2009: Ashutosh Gowariker, Jodhaa Akbar
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2009: Hrithik Roshan, Jodhaa Akbar
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2009: Priyanka Chopra, Fashion
• Filmfare Award for Best Music 2009: A R Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor 2009: Arjun Rampal, Rock On
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 2001: Kangana Ranaut, Fashion
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male 2009:Farhan Akhtar, Rock On
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female 2009: Asin Thottumkal, Ghajini
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Male 2009: Sukhwinder Singh, Haule Haule
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female 2009: Shreya Ghoshal, Teri Ore

Bollywood Awards: 2008 Filmfare Awards Winners (53rd Filmfare Awards)

Bollywood awards are grooming fast and Filmfare awards are no exception. 53rd Filmfare Awards were held in 2008. The award ceremony was colorful and most of the Indian film stars attended this show. Aamir Khan, one of the leading actor from the famous Khan trio of Bollywood missed these awards as usual. Although Aamir Khan’s movie had earned many nominations, he still didnt take part in the award shows like many years in past. Bollywood’s 53rd Filmfare in 2oo8 thus had “Taare Zammen par” but aamir was missed!

India’s most prestigious awards, Filmfare Awards were held at Yash Raj Studios and hosted by Saif Ali Khan and Shahrukh Khan. The Times Group and Idea Cellular presented these awards. Taare Zameen Par and Guru received the most number of awards. Om Shanti Om was the most nominated movie of the year. Here is the detailed account of 2008 Filmfare Awards Winners:

Filmfare Award winners in 2008

• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Film 2008: Taare Zameen Par
• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Director 2008: Ami Khan, Taare Zameen Par
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2008: Shahrukh Khan, Chak De India
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2008: Kareena Kapoor, Jab We Met
• Filmfare Award for Best Music 2008: A.R. Rahman, Guru
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor 2008: Irrfan Khan, Life In A Metro
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 2008: Konkona Sen Sharma, Life In A Metro
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male 2008:Ranbir Kapoor, Saawaraiya
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female 2001: Deepika Padukone, Om Shaanti Om
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Male 2008: Shaan, Jab Se Tere Naina
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female 2008: Shreya Ghoshal, Barso Re 

Bollywood Awards: 2007 Filmfare Awards Winners (52nd Filmfare Awards)

Bollywood movies are facing a decline of creativity in the recent past. Despite the ever improving technical facilities in Indian film making, the quality of work is on the decline. 2006 was however a year of great creativity and a lot of great movies were made in this year. Bollywood Awards of 2007, especially 2007 Filmfare awards (52nd Filmfare awards) displayed a huge competition among the best and most creative in Bollywood.

The 52^nd Fair One Filmfare Awards ceremony was the most prestigious awards ceremony of India. It was presented by Fair One and The Times Group. The venue of these awards was Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. Karan Johar, Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Juhi Chawla hosted the show. Some of the best Indian cinema movies entertained the audiences. The story lines were brilliant and offered everything from national issues to domestic surprises. Omkara, Rang De Basanti and Lage Raho Munna Bhai were the exclusive movies of the year. 2007 Filmfare Award winners are here:

Filmfare Award winners in 2007

• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Film 2007: Rang De Basanti
• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Director 2007: Rakeysh Omprakash mehra, Rang De Basanti
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2007: Hrithik Roshan, Dhoom 2
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2007: Kajol, Fanaa
• Filmfare Award for Best Music 2007: A.R. Rahman, Rang De Basanti
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor 2007: Abhishek Bachchan, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 2007: Konkona Sen Sharma, Omkara
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Male 2007: Shaan/Kailash Kher, Chaand Sifarish
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female 2007: Sunidhi Chohan, Beedi Jalaile

Bollywood Awards: 2006 Filmfare Awards Winners (51st Filmfare Awards)

51st Filmfare Awards were held in 2006. Although there were many other actors who were honored in this award show, the show was actually stolen by Amitabh Bachchan the legendary Indian actor. Amitabh Bachchan outclassed himself and the movie Black not only won critical acclaim but also was a huge box office hit. 

Year 2006 was a black year. Yes, the movie Black by Sanjay Leela Bhansali won the hearts of audiences. Indian cinema which is famous for masala and melodramatic directions accepted and welcomes the movie Black in which Rani Mukherjee played a role of deaf, dumb and blind. Amitabh Bachchan giving his tremendous performance did justice to his role and claimed many awards. In addition, this year came up with other Indian blockbuster movies like Bunty Aur Babli, Parineeta, Sarkaar and critically acclaimed Mangal Pandey. Here is the list of winners of 2006 Filmfare Awards:

Filmfare Award winners in 2006

• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Film 2006: Black
• Filmfare Award for Best Bollywood Director 2006: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Black
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2006: Amitabh Bachchan, Black
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2006: Rani Mukherjee, Black
• Filmfare Award for Best Music 2006: Bunty aur Babli, Shankar Ehsaan and Loy
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor 2006: Abhishek Bachchan, Sarkar
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 2006: Ayesha Kapoor, Black
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male 2006: Shiney Ahuja, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
• Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female 2006: Vidya Balan, Parineeta
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Male 2006: Himesh Reshammiya for Aashiq Banaya Aapne
• Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female 2006: Alisha Chinai for Kajraa Re

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