3 Idiots grosses Rs 315 crore in 19 days

$70 million (around Rs. 350 crores) globally in a record breakind duration of 19 days since its release, a statement made by Reliance BIG Entertainment, the film’s distributor, said to the news media on Tuesday.

Based on Writer Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller Five Point Someone, this bollywood blockbuster has been produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

“3 Idiots has successfully opened new vistas for the Bollywood Industry . The huge response across continents reinforces our belief that a well-made, well-exploited film can still create magic in the darkened auditorium. We are proud to be associated with Vinod, Aamir, Raju and the talented team of 3 idiots,” said Amit Khanna, chairman, Reliance BIG Entertainment.

Added Chopra: “I am thrilled and humbled that so many people all over the world have loved this film. It proves true Rancho’s (the protagonist in the movie) mantra – chase excellence and success will follow.”

Aamir Khan echoed the sentiment, saying: “As a member of the team I am so happy with the kind of success that the film is achieving. Thanks to Raju (Hirani), for making the film so well, to Vinod for doing such a great job as a producer and to Reliance BIG Pictures for the kind of release they gave the film.”

According to the statement, more that 60 million people have so far watched the film in theatres since its worldwide release on Dec 25. Its box office collections have exceeded the over Rs.260 crore earned by another Aamir starrer, Ghajini, considered Hindi cinema’s highest grosser till date.

Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone has recently candidly revealed the truth

Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone has recently candidly revealed the truth that she loves buying lingerie in an exclusive interview which she gave to the popular Cosomopolitan Magazine’s 13th Anniversary edition.

Deepika Padukone was questioned “With all this attention, what do we still not know about you?” Deepika Padukone gave spontaneous reply, “Hey I thought I’m an open book! :D Okay, here it goes: I love to cook; I’m a very competitive sports player — I get all hot and sweaty playing sports; I am a chocoholic; I love buying lingerie; and I love playing pranks on my friends!

Now you guys better know what to do, Start a store coz you never know when Bollywood Diva Deepika may come to your door to buy a piece. :p

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Katrina reveals unknown facts about Akshay Kumar

Actors Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, who were seen together in Namastey London, Welcome and Singh is Kinng, have teamed up again up in Priydarshan’s De Dana Dan. The two are good friends even off the screen and are often sighted squabbling with each other. Recently, Katrina revealed something about the actor that not many people know of. ’Akshay loves his phone… he is on phone all the time. It is only when the shot is ready that he agrees to hang up.’
Akshay retaliates, ‘Katrina takes so much time to get ready that while she does so, I can can finish all my work and shoot for my bit.’

Aamir makes a surprise stop at Jaipur doctor’s home

Bollywood News : Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan hits the Top Bollywood News list once again with his promotional activities of his latest movie 3 Idiots. Its reported that recently Aamir Khan had to visit a visit to a doctor in the middle of the night after falling sick.
According to a report, The 44-year-old actor was travelling from Ahmedabad to Jaipur by road when he complained of having fever and had decided to visit a nearby doctor in Jaipur at around 3am.
“Aamir Khan came to me with a running temperature suffering from viral and a sore throat. He stayed for 30 minutes, when we discussed a bit about his movies. It was a treat to me and my wife finding Aamir Khan infront of us.” said Dr Punit Saxena, Associate Professor at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital.
The Medicine was administered to Aamir and Saxena said, “We tried to wake up our kids to meet the bollywood actor but they did not believe us.”
Before his departure, Bollywood Aamir Khan left a letter of appreciation for the doctor and a gold ring for treating him.
“I feel sorry for disturbing you in the middle of the night. Thanks for your help and kindly accept the ring as a token of appreciation and friendship,” Aamir wrote in the letter.
The doctor advised Aamir to rest for three days but he left to an undisclosed location. However, the actor invited the doctor and his family for the premier of 3 Idiots in Mumbai.
Aamir, is on a seven city tour to promote the film and has already made visits to Varanasi, Kolkata and Palanpur in Gujarat.

Paa declared tax free by Modi govt

Bollywood News: Gujarat government has today declared Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s Bolywood movie Paa tax free in the state.

Sources in the Gujarat government said that a three-member committee consisting of the Principal Secretary – Finance, Secretary, Youth and Culture and State Information Commissioner recommended exemption of the movie from entertainment tax for all the cimema houses in the state.
The Gujarat government’s decision has come after Amitabh’s AB Corp organised a special screening of the latest bollywood movie for the Chief Minister Narendra Modi in presence of superstar Amitabh Bachchan at a multiplex in Gandhinagar.
Amitabh Bachchan is said to have specially come from Mumbai for screening of the movie and had appealed before the Chief Minister of Gujarat to exempt it from the entertainment tax in the state.
“We have organised the screening of Paa so that the Bollywood film which is based on subject of physically challenged children gets tax exemption,” Bachchan told reporters.
The point to be noted is that there are hundreds of cinema houses including 22 multiplexes in the state of Gujarat and according to a bollywood survey, the annual income from the entertainment tax is around Rs 22-crore.

James Bond could get a Bollywood Makeover

Bollywood News: Seems like the Bollywood Fever is just on its way to sweep away Hollywood this time. JAMES Bond could have a Bollywood-style makeover if a billion-dollar movie deal gets the go ahead.
According to a Daily Star, A Popular News Agency based in UK,  MagaMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which owns the 007 franchise, is in financial turmoil and is set to be bailed out by Indian movie giants Reliance Big Pictures.
Reliance Big Pictures is a company owned by Anil Ambani who wants to snap up MGM for a knockdown price of about $1.5billion. Sources close to the tycoon reckon he wants to buy MGM to help his bid to become the world’s most powerful movie mogul.
Anil Ambani already owns a stake in Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks studio and has struck deals with Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jim Carrey and Julia Roberts to develop their films.
If the deal goes ahead, Ambani will gain the rights to the Bond movies, which could see an Indian flavour in future 007 adventures. A source said: “Anil is desperate to become the biggest mover and shaker in world movies and buying MGM is central to that plan.”