Starring: Boman Irani, Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh

Director: Rajkumar Hirani

Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Official Website: http://www.idiotsacademy.com/

Theater Listing: http://www.reliancebigpictures.com

Synopsis: 3 Idiots is based upon Chetan Bhagat’s novel Five Point Someone.

Newly appointed Bollywood singer for Akshay Kumar in Kambakkht Ishq Navin performed for the very first time in live, unplugged, acoustic sets on BritAsia TV on Saturday, February 14, 2009. There were three songs and an interview that were taped on this special night. All videos are the courtesy of BritAsia TV
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Due to his whirlwind lifestyle, it has been some time since we have been able to catch up with Navin. Busy promoting his new chart-busting club song ‘Love Thing’ is only one of the many projects he has on his plate at present.  His loving and supportive fans recently nominated Navin as a contender for the prized UK Asian Music Awards in the Best Newcomer category (held on Thursday, March 5, 2009).

If that were not enough to set his world on fire, the news of filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala choosing him to be the playback singer for Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in his new film ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ (Incredible Love), in which Kareena Kapoor plays opposite Kumar, sealed the deal. It is a romantic comedy. An Indian stuntman takes Hollywood by storm but he cannot find true love.

Definitely a dream come true for Navin, as in the very first interview I conducted with him almost 2 years ago, he said, “I have grown up listening to playback singers all my life and that is how I developed my singing and love for music. If the opportunity for playback singing came my way, I would definitely consider it.” Well now, he is having his cake and eating it too, as they say.

ICB – Please tell us how ‘Love Thing’ was created.

NAVIN – I remember being introduced to producer Mushtaq by my manager earlier last year and one of the first pieces of music he played for me was an instrumental draft of the track which we developed into ‘Love Thing’.  We created a fusion using the famous Bollywood sample ‘Bindiya Chamkegi’ with a heavy urban beat and I started writing to the track straight away.  It was summertime here in the UK so I was in a feel good mood and wanted the track to reflect the same.

I knew that after ‘Tukde Tukde’ and ‘Zinda Hoon’, which were well appreciated, I had to come back with something different. Working with a different producer helped me achieve that new sound.  Lyrically I wanted to mix Punjabi and English while riding the famous Hindi sample.  It was important that both the Punjabi and English parts were performed authentically on the track. That is perhaps why everyone keeps asking me ‘who is singing the English part?’ Laughs!  It’s an interesting mix of influences blended into one track and I am really pleased with the way it turned out.

ICB – Response toward this song?

NAVIN – So far the response has been fantastic!  I was nervous before exposing the song because I thought that the people who heard ‘Tukde Tukde’ really would not expect me to switch it up and come out with a track like this … and I was right!  Nevertheless, I have gained more exposure to new audiences with ‘Love Thing’, particularly younger music lovers, and that has broadened my fan base.  I have also been performing the track nationwide and the response has been brilliant.  There are some new remixes for the single coming out too, so keep a lookout for them!

ICB – How does it feel to be chosen as the playback singer for Akshay Kumar and how did this come about?

NAVIN – It feels awesome!  I have grown up listening to Bollywood music and I am a big fan of Akshay Kumar, so to be given the opportunity to sing for him still feels somewhat unreal.  This came about through producer Rishi Rich. Rishi was working with Bollywood music director Anu Malik and he played a song that I had recorded for my new album.  Anu Malik liked my voice, so Rishi rang me up and casually said, “Come down to the studio. Anu Malik is here and wants you to record for Akshay Kumar on his next Bollywood movie.”  I was like … what???” I thought he was playing a prank on me but it was for real and it was an awesome experience recording with them!  I hope that you will hear the soundtrack soon.

ICB – What other future hits can we look forward to in the near future – Club? Classic?

NAVIN – A mixture – I could never just do one type of music because it would get boring after a while for both the listeners and myself.  I love experimenting with new sounds and using different influences to keep my music fresh, innovative and contemporary.  I believe that people love listening to all kinds of songs, but they only get to hear what is accessible to them.  I want to give them access to a broader range of music, while challenging myself as a singer to stretch my voice further and write quality songs.

ICB – How do you decide which genre of songs to do? Any specific method?

NAVIN – There is no real method. It all depends on time. My mood and the inspiration at that moment also play a huge role.  I do not really sit down and think “now I’m going to compose a track for the clubs.” To be honest, I quite often end up forgetting that the tracks I am working on are going to be released to the public. I just enjoy the creative process.  My manager Nyrone Persaud has also been a key factor in guiding the shape of my new music.

ICB – Is your album coming out anytime soon so that all your fans can start lining up at the various music stores around the globe?

NAVIN – It is coming out this year but I do not have a release date yet. As soon as I do, I will let you all know!

ICB – International worldwide tour in the near future?

NAVIN – Absolutely! We are already in talks with companies about an international tour – so all in good time!  I love performing live and meeting the people who I make the music for!

ICB – Over 100,000 hits on your myspace musician’s page (http://www.myspace.com/NavinKundra), with ‘Love Thing’ being played almost 6,000 times! What do you say to that?

NAVIN – It is brilliant and I am really pleased with the support from my fans.  I am always updating my website with new material so they come across something new every time.

ICB – Your debut song ‘Tukde, Tukde’ has been played over 20,000 times and your second hit ‘Main Ha Tere Naal’ over 13,000 just on your site, not to mention the hits generated on You Tube, Facebook, and several desi music sites. Amazing! Besides this, you have been nominated for Best Newcomer on the UK Asian Music Awards 2009 (http://www.theukama.com/). Way To Go!

ICB – How can your fans help with this?

NAVIN – It is all about representing, supporting and votes!  They all need to log onto www.theukama.com, select voting, register and submit their vote for me under the Best Newcomer category.  The more friends and family they can get to vote for me, the more chance we have of winning. It is quick, free, and every vote counts, so please make your voice heard and while you are there, vote for your favorites in the other categories too.

ICB – Speaking of your fans … Do you have a personal message that you would like to share with them?

NAVIN – I just want to say that you are awesome! The reason I am here doing what I do is because of YOU!  Thank you so much for all your love and support and I hope 2009 brings you all much happiness, love and success!

ICB – Anything else you what to add?

NAVIN – Just a reminder to please vote for me on the UK AMA website. It is because of my fans that I am up for this award so I really feel that we are in this together.  If we win, it will be something for us all to be proud of … it is all in your hands now.

ICB – Thank you so much Navin for taking the time to be with us. We wish you all the best and much success from all of us here at I Crave Bollywood!

NAVIN – Thank you Simran.

Download Love Thing now on iTunes.

Check Out Navin’s New Music Video ‘Love Thing’ – Right Here!

Shah Rukh, Kareena Kapoor and cricketer Yuvraj Singh performed at the award function of Li’l Star Awards Show, which is a show for the kids. The award function was hosted by Shreyas Talpade and Javed Jaffrey.

With this children’s awards show, Shah Rukh Khan’s production company Red Chillies Entertainment that churned out hit films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, has now ventured into television production.

Karan Johar has been refused permission to shoot in stations in London so his untitled film starring Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi, had to be relocated to Philadelphia, USA.

The film, which also stars Saif Ali Khan in a guest role, is about life in the western world today. Johar is expected to release the film middle of 2009.

What: Times Food Awards 2008
Where: ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai
When: November 16, 2008

Mumbai’s foodies and celebs got together at the Times Food Awards 2008 to salute chefs, restaurateurs and bartenders.

Our Oscars of Food Awards’ the Times Food and Nightlife Awards 2008-09, was held at the ITC Grand Central in Parel. And that’s where the stars descended Sunday evening. To give away awards; to sample the exotic dinner laid out by 30 of Mumbai’s best restaurants; to perhaps wine and dance; and, to come close to the real stars of the culinary world Mumbai’s celeb chefs, wicked bartenders and flamboyant restaurateurs, the people being honoured by The Times of India for making life a celebration of the tastebuds.

B-Town’s IT couple was undoubtedly the biggest draw at the Delhi Marathon and Saif-Kareena made sure they reveled in all the attention – of each other’s, that is! A love-struck Saifu was seen canoodling Kareena and she, too, played the devoted darling. The Tashan actress kept sipping water from her beau’s bottle even after she was offered a separate one. Guys, we know you are too much into each other but there’s a world beyond too.

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Kareena Kapoor is a professional when it comes to work. The beautiful lady shot for a song in Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal Returns’ despite high temperature.

The song, cheekily called ‘Meow’ (and currently on air), features her in a complete catty look! Kareena had 104 temperature but regardless of this fact the sultry siren shot for the song choreographed by Bosco-Ceasar in Mehboob Studios recently.

After all, a cat has nine lives right?

They haven’t shared space on the big screen but Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor will finally share screen space together on television. The siblings will feature together in an episode of Star Plus’ ‘Nach Baliye 4′ on which Karisma is one of the judges alongside Arjun Rampal and Farah Khan.

Kareena is likely to shoot for the episode in Mumbai on Monday 20th October. She will be the celebrity guest representing the entire cast of her forthcoming comedy, ‘Golmaal Returns’. It is believed that Kareena may even dance to the chartbusting ‘Tu Saala Kaam Se Gaya’ track from ‘Golmaal Returns’ and Karisma may shake a leg with her.

The episode is slated to air on October 24, days before the theatrical release of ‘Golmaal Returns’.

It is learnt that when Kareena was informed about the plan, she was thrilled and agreed without even a moment’s hesitation. She maintains that she had a blast shooting for ‘Golmaal Returns’ and wants all her fans and the audience to have a blast watching the keenly anticipated comic caper this Diwali!

It is an Indian Films – Studio 18 worldwide release.

It was revealed that Kareena Kapoor’s character in Golmaal Returns is called Ekta, and not surprisingly, she plays a fan of saas-bahu serials!

Now Kareena has taken her fondness for Ekta to the next level by deciding to hold a special screening for the television czarina next week once the prints are out. Ekta is also said to be keen to have the director of Golmaal Returns, Rohit Shetty, direct the much-awaited sequel of Kya Kool Hain Hum.

Golmaal Returns was cleared on Friday by the Indian censors with a ‘U’ certificate and no cuts.

Kareena’s special screening will be attended by her friends Lovely Singh (who gave her It’s Rocking), sister Karisma Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, among others.

Golmaal Returns is out in cinemas on Wednesday 29th October. It is an Indian Films – Studio 18 worldwide release.