Live Earth India cancelled after Mumbai attacks

Organisers called off the environmental gig after security fears made Bon Jovi and others pull out


The organisers of Live Earth India have cancelled the concert because of security fears after last week's attacks in Mumbai.



Gunmen opened fire at hotels, a railway station and other sites across the city, killing more than 170 people. Although the authorities have brought the situation under control, Bon Jovi and other acts were quick to cancel travel plans - prompting organisers to call off the sold-out charity gig.



Bollywood stars such as Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan had been scheduled to perform alongside western artists Will.I.Am and Roger Waters at the Andheri sports complex on December 7. The concert was designed to highlight environmental concerns and India's Light a Billion Lives solar energy programme.



Organisers of Live Earth India said in a statement that they were "shocked and saddened" by the attacks.



"We always felt very welcomed and safe as we spent more time on the ground in Mumbai to finalise plans," they wrote.



British artist Amar Dhanjan, who was booked to perform, agreed with the decision to cancel. "It's just not important compared to what's happening there right now," she told BBC 6 Music.



The Live Earth concerts were masterminded by former US president Al Gore and partner Kevin Wall. They have taken place around the world, including gigs in London, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney















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Hrithik Floored By Kangana’s Catwalk

Hrithik Roshan, who is currently working with Kangana Ranaut on their forthcoming movie Kites, is really floored by Kangana’s performance in Kites.



“Kangana’s entry in Fashion with the catwalk was simply amazing. I was blown away and complimented her. I think she is so far the best model on the ramp. I have nicknamed her ‘catwalker’ for such an electrifying walk. She has done complete justice to her character,” he exclaimed.



Hrithik’s film Kites is due release in the mid-2009, he plays a teacher in the film and Kangana is one of her students.















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Hrithik Roshan smooches Barbara Mori....

Hrithik Roshan has dared and bared again after Dhoom2 in his upcoming flick Kites, he does death defying stunts and smooches his co-star Barbara Mori with utmost ease.



Apparently Hrithik Roshan in a stunt had to kiss his co-star Barabara Mori on cheek, but later it was turned into a smooch.



Hrithik confirms saying , “We were both supposed to jump off from a rooftop at an impossible height. Before we did so director Anurag Basu suggested that I kiss Barbara since we were doing something death-defying and dangerous.



I kissed her on her cheek to which she turned around to ask, ‘Given the same situation with your wife Susanne would you kiss her on the cheek?’ I was floored by her logic. The scene was reshot and I kissed her the way real-life couples would in the situation.”



Then Hrithik adds, “Is kissing such a big deal? Hasn’t our cinema grown up? There are kissing scenes in Kites but nothing to make me squirm. I’d be more than happy watching those scenes with my wife, son and parents.”



Hrithik also revealed the importance of the smooch in the movie, he says, “Kites is a love story about people in love. How do people in love express their feelings? Barbara made me realize how silly we look on screen while shying away from expressing love naturally.”



Well lets see if Hrithik manages to stir some controversy with this kiss like his previous kiss.



















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HRITHIK Inaugurates Nanavati Hospital..........

NJOYYY !!!

It is not easy to be a special child: Hrithik Roshan

It was a hugely emotional experience for Hrithik Roshan when he inaugurated the Audio and Speech therapy wing at the Nanavati Hospital and donated Rs.2 million for the treatment of special children. The actor met his old doctor, Ramesh Ojha, who treated him for his speech impairment.



'All the memory of my past difficulties came spilling out at Nanavati. When I met my doctor who treated me at age 14 for stammering I could barely control my emotions. It's not easy to be a special child,' Hrithik, who inaugurated it Sunday, told IANS.


'You may be called 'special' to make you feel less troubled about your disability. But only a child who goes through the physical or psychological disability knows the trauma,' said Bollywood superhero Hrithik.


Sharing his own trauma at Nanavati was a cathartic experience.


'As someone who has a certain standing I feel it's my duty to tell kids with disabilities to chill. 'It's okay, guys. I got over it. So will you.' I think it's very important for me to convey this message far and wide and I want to do it more often.


'When I stood there at Nanavati thinking of all those kids who would benefit by the facilities provided by my money, I felt very good about myself. It's all very well to look after your own immediate family and care for friends. But I believe money should also be used for the larger good. That's what I realised Sunday evening.


'I feel charity is a very selfish thing. I feel so good after doing it. I'm sure those who will benefit from my donation wouldn't feel as good about life as I do.'


The wing has been named after his grandmother Ira Roshan.


'I shared some great times with my daadi (grandmother) during my childhood and growing years. Today, seeing my name and hers being associated with such a project, she must be smiling down,' said Hrithik.





















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Hrithik Roshan to play lord Ram?

If things go as planned, we might see Hrithik Roshan playing Lord Ram in a movie to be made by his father-in-law Sanjay Khan .



That Hrithik exudes a royal charisma is a fact. Ashutosh Gowarikar tapped on that very charisma to extract a superb performance from Hrithik in Jodhaa Akbar . Now, Hrithik’s father-in-law, Sanjay Khan, wants him to play Lord Ram in a movie called ‘The Legend of Rama’.


Khan, who last directed Taj Mahal , has reportedly been working on this project for the last three years. Also in collaboration is the UK-based writer Farrukh Dhondy. The script is being written jointly by Khan and Dhondy. Khan will produce the film.




While Hrithik has been finalized to play the part of lord Ram, Sanjay has chosen his own son Zayed Khan to play Laxman, Ram’s younger brother.


According to Dhondy, both Hrithik and Zayed are perfect for the said parts.


Amitabh Bachchan has been finalized to play the king Dashrath. However, it is not clear whether the superstar has given his consent.


According to Dhondy, ‘The Legend of Rama’ will be made in the same genre as ‘Lord of the Rings’. It will be Ramayana adapted to a modern format.


It will be interesting to see who plays the other pivotal characters of Sita, Hanuman and Ravan.




















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Farhan's Luck By Chance has got an interesting mix of characters

Farhan Akhtar's next as an actor post his rocking debut in Rock On!! is Luck By Chance which is the debut directorial venture of his sister, Zoya.



The film was scheduled for a 23rd January 2009 release date
but it seems the makers have postponed the film release by a week all thanks to multiple releases (Raaz 2 , Shortkut) happenining around that time. The film stars Farhan opposite Konkona Sen Sharma.



Luck By Chance which has the Hindi film industry as the backdrop has an interesting mix of characterizations. Farhan is playing the role of a struggling actor who wants to strike big in Bollywood. Konkona plays the role of an upcoming starlet. Hrithik Roshan's supposed special appearance in the film is not really a special appearance after all. The Jodhaa Akbar star has almost a parallel role to that of Farhan's. He is playing a Bollywood superstar in the film. His characterization is going be very close to that of his real life persona. Rishi Kapoor enacts the role of a typical Punjabi producer while Juhi Chawla plays his wife. Sanjay Kapoor making yet another comeback to acting plays Rishi Kapoor's younger brother. Sanjay is shown to be an actor whom Rishi is now giving break as a director. Isha Shar­vani, last seen in U, Me Aur Hum is playing a big film heroine. Dimple Kapadia to be seen after a real long time on screen is playing the typical star mother of Isha.



That apart the film has a host of special appearances including those from Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan.



Zoya incidentally had made her acting debut in a short cameo role in Mira Nair's Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) playing a courtesan in Rasa Devi's (Rekha) court.















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'''...HRITHIK in Magazine coverzz.....

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