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Saif, Preity and Javed Jafferi make this one a hit.

Film: "Salaam Namaste"; Starring Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, Jugal Hansraj, Kunal Vijayakar, Javed Jaffri; Directed by Siddharth Raj Anand. Ratings "My heart goes mmmmmmmm..." Thats one of the eminent tracks in this romantic film that hums and sings songs of urban relationships...It could well be the anthem for debutant Siddharth Anands film. A dishy look at mores, sexual or otherwise, in the extremely urban setting of mouth-watering Melbourne, "Salaam Namaste" bends the rules of mainstream Hindi cinema. It flows against the currents by going fiercely current.

Film: Salaam Namaste Starring Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, Jugal Hansraj, Kunal Vijayakar, Javed Jaffri Directed by Siddharth Raj Anand Ratings "My heart goes mmmmmmmm..." Thats one of the eminent tracks in this romantic film that hums and sings songs of urban relationships...It could well be the anthem for debutant Siddharth Anands film.A dishy look at mores, sexual or otherwise, in the extremely urban setting of mouth-watering Melbourne, "Salaam Namaste" bends the rules of mainstream Hindi cinema. It flows against the currents by going fiercely current.

Mumbai, Sep 23 : Celebrated writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is a little surprised at his long-time friend and singer Ila Aruns resentment - all over a show.Akhtar, a judge on popular talent hunt "Fame Gurukul", has a running feud with the "Gurukul headmistress" Ila Arun, but this time their row is a bit more serious, or so believe those following the show.

Celebrated writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is a little surprised at his long-time friend and singer Ila Aruns resentment - all over a show.

Celebrated writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is a little surprised at his long-time friend and singer Ila Aruns resentment - all over a show.

We know him as the poet par excellence. But did you know Javed Akhtar is a very sentimental humanbeing

We know him as the poet par excellence. But Javed Akhtar is also a very sentimental human being....

Bollywood and Lollywood are at the friendship best.After Meera, Shoaib Akhtar and singer Faakhir entertaining the Indian masses, actress Neha Dhupia is all set to do a Pakistani film.Though an item number, the actress describes it as situational song integral to the film.The song has been set in Rajasthan, where Pakistani hero Muammar Rana encounters her. The film titled, Kabhi Pyaar Naa Karna is directed by Javed Raza.Neha is also excited about her upcoming film Siskiyaan in which she plays a journalist.

Javed Sheikh, the Pakistani superstar will finally be making his Bollywood debut with John Matthans Shikhar. He will be playing Shahid Kapoors father.

Bhopal, Dec 1 : As fans of ailing Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan prayed at a Hindu temple here Thursday for his recovery, the elaborate religious ceremonies were led by a look-alike of the star - Javed Khan, a Muslim.

As fans of ailing Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan prayed at a Hindu temple here Thursday for his recovery, the elaborate religious ceremonies were led by a look-alike of the star - Javed Khan, a Muslim.

After a no-show in Dus where most of his scenes were chopped off at the editing table, Pakistani superstar Javed Sheikh would soon be seen in not one, but two Bollywood movies.

Javed Akhtar, who was till now known for his brilliant writing skills will now display his acting talent.

Javed Akhtar, who was till now known for his brilliant writing skills will now display his acting talent. The famous lyricist, poet and writer will make his acting debut in Madhur Bhandarkars forthcoming film, Corporate.

Star Pluss dance show, Kaboom that has created an alluring niche in the viewers hearts of all age groups, has just finished final where Sri Devi judged the event with Javed Jaffrey and Prabhu Deva.

Audio Interview With Neeraj Shridhar Of Bombay VikingsLast week Indiaglitz brought you an audio interview with Suneel Darshan, director of Dosti, and this week, we continue the innovation with yet another audio interview: This time round, with  Bombay Vikings’ lead singer Neeraj Shridhar, whose latest album Zara Nazaron Se Keh Do Ji is due to be released by T Series on 2nd January 2006.  Here, he speaks about why  he chose Zara Nazaron Se Keh Do Ji from all of Hemant Kumar’s songs to redo, and why he gave the song a Hip Hop style for the album. And also about some original songs  from the album like I Want To Be Your Man, Kasam Se, and Tere Khayalon Ke Saaye. Neeraj also says what he feels about unwarranted criticism of his work, with reference to a Javed Akhtar interview on a TV channel recently, and why he preferred to go with T-Series instead of Universal for this album. Listen to it now!!!

Shikhar, the much-awaited from respected director John Matthew Mathan starring Ajay Devgan, Shahid Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Amrita Rao and Pakistani Superstar Javed Sheikh among others is just that indeed much awaited.

Mumbai, Jan 6 : At last, the lady reveals the truth. The role of the girl rapidly degenerating into a schizophrenic that Konkona Sen Sharma plays in Aparna Sens "15 Park Avenue" is based on someone very close to them. "This is too close for comfort," reveals Aparna about her latest film that released Friday. "But the role of the schizophrenic girl is designed on someone we have known and seen suffering." Lyricist Javed Akhtar broke down after seeing the film. "Initially I thought he didnt like the film. Then he just looked at me and said, Please dont make movies about such pain," Aparna told IANS in an interview.

Mumbai, Jan 8 : Seasoned actress Shabana Azmi says she played her natural self in Aprana Sens "15 Park Avenue"."I look the closest that I do in real life. I have worn a lot of my own clothes. Javed said I have never sounded like I do in 15 Park Avenue," she said.The actress talks highly about her director: "I think shes an auteur in the true sense."Commenting upon Mahesh Dattanis "Morning Raga", which has been nominated for the Oscars, she asserted there was a market for offbeat films."Smaller films like Morning Raga should be allowed to remain in theatres for at least four weeks for the word-of-mouth to spread."

Lata Mangeshkar fan Javed Akhtar, who started his career as a film lyricist with Latas Yeh kahan aa gaye hum and Dekha ek khwab in Silsila, has teamed up with the indomitable singer for an album of ghazals.

Mumbai: In a historic coming together, Lata Mangeshkar fan Javed Akhtar, who started his career as a film lyricist with Latas "Yeh kahan aa gaye hum" and "Dekha ek khwab" in "Silsila", has teamed up with the indomitable singer for an album of ghazals.

Javed Jafri is selective when it comes to acting in films and even more selective when it comes to portraying a comic character.

Shashi Kapor released the book launch of Shaukat Kaifs memoirs Yaad Ki Rahguzar. Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Om Puri, Naseerudin Shah, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Ishita Arun and many other celebrities from theatre and movies graced the venue Crosswords book store in Juhu. Tabu surprised all when she came with her sister former actress Faarah and her husband.   

There was a lot of news around the presence of Pakistani veteran actor Javed Sheikh in John Mathew Mathans Shikhar.

He is enacted almost all the roles in super successful career in Bollywood. But there is one for Amitabh Bachchan , which is thought to be the perfect by a famous lyricist-scriptwriter.And that famous lyricist-scriptwriter is none other than Javed Akhtar – the man behind the persona of Bachchans Angry Young Man.But there is one role that Akhtar feels that has not yet been written for Bachchan – that of a lawyer and if Akhtar were to pen a role for Big B, it would be that of a lawyer.

Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar chatted with rediff readers.

Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar chatted with rediff readers.

Well its time to clap for him for he makes a grand comeback with his most trusted names Javed Akhtar and Amitabh Bachchan. His film is untitled, the cast and crew is not finalized yet.

Pakistani superstar Javed Sheikh hasnt been having great luck as far as his Bollywood appearances have been concerned.

Rani Mukherjee launches Music Album Eight Stages Of Love by Javed Aktar and PT. Shivkumar at Crossword Juhu Mumbai

Mumbai, Bollywood superstar Rani Mukherjee launched Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and lyricist Javed Akhtars new album Eight Stages of Love in Mumbai recently.

Shehzad Roy is today popular amongst the music lovers for his super hit track Salli that features him along with Pakistani superstar Javed Sheikh.

Today is the last gala round of Top 2 Indian Idol finalist. Yesterday was the final gala round for Karunya, which had been judged by the trio of Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan and there was a special celebrity judge - renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar who thoroughly enjoyed his performance and singing.

Mumbai: Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant and lyricist Javed Akhtar are finding it difficult to decide on who deserves to win the Indian Idol 2 singing contest - N.C. Karunya or Sandeep Acharya.