Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Haven't blogged in a while....
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Twitter - Desi celeb version
If you don't have Twitter yet...why not? It is the safe way of stalking celebs now, hehe. Now, I understand that some people may not want to join. Most people join because of a certain celeb.
I'm *not* going to lie because I'm guilty too. Jay Sean is the reason for me joining. For those who want to add me on Twitter, it is http://twitter.com/apunbindaas
Since so many celebs are joining Twitter now, I thought I'll just list the Desi celebs. Please feel free to add on to this list.
All of the following have been confirmed one way or the other. I tried my best to list some noteable films/music of each star, along with well-known people in his/her life.
Special thanks to Kiran & Filmizest for more celebs' Twitters
In Alpha order by names they go by....

A.R. Rahman
Film Composer/Musician/Singer - Dil Se, Lagaan, Saathiya, Taal [Hindi]; Bombay, Iruvar, Kannathil Muthamittal, Roja [Tamil]; Slumdog Millionaire
http://twitter.com/arrahman

Abhay Deol
Uncle - Dharmendra
Cousin of the Deol's - Sunny, Bobby, Esha
Actor - Dev D, Manorama Six Feet Under, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Socha Na Tha
http://twitter.com/AbhayDeol

Abhishek Bachchan
Parents - Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan
Wife - Aishwarya Rai
Actor - Bunty Aur Babli, Dhoom, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Kuch Naa Kaho
http://twitter.com/juniorbachchan

Akshay Kumar
Wife - Twinkle Khanna
Actor - Andaaz, Garam Masala, Mohra, Singh Is Kinng
http://twitter.com/akshaykumar

Allu Sirish
Father - Allu Aravind
Brother - Allu Arjun
Magazine - Southscope
Producer - Ghajini [Hindi]; Happy, Jalsa, Magadheera [Telugu]
http://twitter.com/allusirish

Amrita Rao
Actress - Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na, Vivah, Welcome to Sajjanpur
http://twitter.com/Amritarao17

Anushka Sharma
Actress - Patiala House, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
http://twitter.com/anushkasharma01

Anupam Kher
Wife - Kirron Kher
Actor - Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, The Mistress of Spices [non-Hindi]; Dil Bole Hadippa!, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Wake Up Sid, Veer-Zaara [Hindi]
http://twitter.com/AnupamPkher

Arjun Rampal
Wife - Mehr Jessica
Actor - I See You, Moksha, Rock On!!, The Last Lear
http://twitter.com/rampalarjun

Ayesha Takia
Actress - Dor, No Smoking, Socha Na Tha, Wanted
http://twitter.com/Ayeshatakia

Celina Jaitley
Model - Miss Femina India 2001, Miss Universe 2001 - Fifth Place
Actress - Golmaal Returns, Khel, No Entry, Red
http://twitter.com/CelinaJaitly

Deepika Padukone
Actress - Bachna Ae Haseeno, Chandni Chowk to China, Aaj Kaal, Om Shanti Om
http://twitter.com/DeepikaCalling

Devi Sri Prasad
Music Director - Aata, Arya, Arya 2, Bommarillu, Jalsa, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Pournami [Telugu]; Kutty, Sachien, Singam Villu [Tamil]
http://twitter.com/ThisIsDSP

Dino Morea
Model - Gladrags Manhunt 1995
Actor - Acid Factory, Plan, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, Raaz
http://twitter.com/DinoMorea9

Divya Spandana
Actress - Kadhal 2 Kalyanam, Kuththu, Polladhavan, Vaaranam Aayiram [Tamil]; Abhimanyu, Amrutha Varsham [Telugu]; Amrithadhare, Jothe Jotheyali, Just Math Mathalli, Mussanjemaatu [Kannada]
http://twitter.com/divyaspandana

Emraan Hashmi
Uncles - Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Naseem Ismail Mukesh
Cousins - Pooja Bhatt, Smiley Suri, Mohit Suri
Actor - Gangster, Murder, Tum Mile, Zeher
http://twitter.com/emraanhashmi

Fardeen Khan
Father - Feroz Khan
Wife - Natasha Madhvani, Mumtaz's daughter
Actor - Darling, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Khushi, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya
http://twitter.com/khanff

Farhan Akhtar
Director - Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Lakshaya
Actor - Karthik Calling Karthik, Luck By Chance, Rock On!!
http://twitter.com/FarOutAkhtar

Genelia D'Souza
Actress - Chance Pe Dance, Hook Ya Crook, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Life Partner [Hindi] Boys, Chennai Kadhal, Sachien, Santosh Subramaniam [Tamil]; Bommarillu, Dhee, Happy, Mr. Medhavi [Telugu]; Satya In Love [Kannada]
http://twitter.com/geneliad

Gul Panag
Model - Miss Femina India 1999, Miss Universe 1999 - 6th place & Beautiful Smile Winner
Actress - Dor, Hello, Manorama Six Feet Under, Rann
http://twitter.com/gulpanag

Imran Khan
Uncle - Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan
Actor - Delhi Belly, I Hate Luv Storys, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Kidnap, Luck
http://twitter.com/1mrankhan

Jay Sean
Musician - "Eyes On You," "One Night," "Stolen" (Me Against MySelf); "Maybe," "Ride It," "Stay" (My Own Way); "Do You Remember," "Down" (All or Nothing)
http://twitter.com/jaysean

Jiah Khan
Mother - Rabiya Amin
Actress - Nishabd, Ghajini, Housefull
http://twitter.com/jiahkhan

Jugal Hansraj
Director - Pyaar Impossible, Roadside Romeo
Actor - Aaja Nachle, Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe, Masoom, Mohabbatein, Salaam Namaste
http://twitter.com/jugalhansraj

Hansika Motwani
Actress - Aap Ka Surroor, Koi Mil Gaya, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai [Hindi]; Billa, Desamuduru, Jayeebhava, Maska, Seetharamula Kalyanam [Telugu]; Maapillai[Tamil]
http://twitter.com/starhansika

Konkona Sen Sharma
Mother - Aparna Sen
Husband - Ranvir Shorey
Actress - Aaja Nachle, Omkara, Page 3, Wake Up Sid [Hindi], 15 Park Avenue, Amu, Mixed Doubles, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer [non Bollywood]
http://twitter.com/konkonas

Karan Johar
Director - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna , Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, My Name is Khan
Producer - Dostana, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kurbaan, Wake Up Sid
Actor - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om
http://twitter.com/kjohar25

Ken Ghosh
Director - Chance Pe Dance, Fida, Ishq Vishk
http://twitter.com/kenghosh
Kunal Deshmukh
Director - Jannat, Tum Mile; Assistant Director - Kalyug, Woh Lamhe, Zeher
http://twitter.com/kunal_deshmukh

Kunal Kapoor
Actor - Aaja Nachle, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Lamhaa, Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
http://twitter.com/kapoorkkunal

Kunal Kohli
Director - Fanaa, Hum Tum, Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
http://twitter.com/kunalkohli

Lara Dutta
Model - Miss Femina India 2000, Miss Universe 2000 Winner
Actress - Andaz, Blue, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, No Entry
http://twitter.com/DuttaLara

Lisa Ray
Model - fashion
Actress - Kasoor [Hindi], Takkari Donga [Telugu], Yuvaraja [Kannada], Bollywood/Hollywood, I Can't Think Straight, The World Unseen, Water [non Bollywood]
http://twitter.com/Lisaraniray

Madhavan
Actor - 13B, Guru, Rang De Basanti, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein [Hindi]; Aayutha Ezhuthu, Anbe Sivam, Evano Oruvan, Kannathil Muthamittal [Tamil]
http://twitter.com/ActorMadhavan

Mallika Sherawat
Actress - Hisss, Murder, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Ugly Aur Pagli [Hindi], Dasavathaaram [Tamil]; Preeti Yeke Bhoomi melide [Kannada]; The Myth [Hong Kong]
http://twitter.com/MallikaLA

Madhur Bhandarkar
Director - Chandni Bar, Corporate, Fashion, Page 3
http://twitter.com/mbhandarkar268

Mahesh Bhatt
Brother - Mukesh Bhatt
Daughter - Pooja Bhatt
Nephew - Emraan Hashmi, Mohit Suri
Niece - Onjolee Nair
Director - Arth, Duplicate, Dushman, Gangster, Janam, Murder, Naam, Raaz, Saaransh, Woh Lamhe, Zakhm
http://twitter.com/MaheshNBhatt

Meiyang Chang
Indian Idol Contestant Season 3 - Fifth Place
Actor - Yash Raj's untitled film with Shahid Kapur & Anuksha Sharma
http://twitter.com/meiyangchang

Minissha Lamba
Actress - Bachna Ae Haseeno, Kidnap, Shaurya, Yahaan
http://twitter.com/Minissha_Lamba

Mrinalini Sharma
Actress - Apaharan, Beyond Purgatory, Awarapan, Showbiz
http://twitter.com/mrinalinisharm

Mumzy Stranger
BBC Asian Network's Unsung competition 2005
Musician - "One More Dance," "Showgirls"
http://twitter.com/MumzyStranger

Neil Nitin Mukesh
Actor - Aa Dekhen Zara, Jail, Johnny Gaddaar, New York
http://twitter.com/NeilNMukesh

Neha Dhupia
Model - Miss Femina Miss India 2002, Miss Universe 2002 - Fourth Place
Actress - Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Mithya, Qayamat
http://twitter.com/Neha_Dhupia

Nikhil Siddharth
Actor - Ankit, Happy Days, Pallavi & Friends, Yuvatha [Telugu]
http://twitter.com/actor_Nikhil

Preity Zinta
Actress - Dil Se, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kya Kehna, Veer Zara
http://twitter.com/realpreityzinta

Priyanka Chopra
Model - Miss Femina India 2000, Miss World 2000 - Winner
Actress - Andaaz, Fashion, Kaminey, Karam
http://twitter.com/priyankachopra

Raghav
Musician - "It Can't Be Right," "So Confused," "This Can't Be Right," (Storyteller); "Humrahee," "My Kinda Girl" (Identity)
http://twitter.com/raghavmathur

Rahul Khanna
Father - Vinod Khanna
Brother - Akshaye Khanna
Actor - 1947: Earth, Elaan, Love Aaj Kal, Wake Up Sid [Hindi] 3AM, Bollywood/Hollywood, The Emperor's Club [non Bollywood]
http://twitter.com/R_Khanna

Raima Sen
Mother - Moon Moon Sen
Sister - Riya Sen
Movies - Eklavya, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Manorama Six Feet Under, Parineeta [Hindi]; Anuranan, Choker Bali, Swapner Din, The Japanese Wife [Bengali]
http://twitter.com/raimasen

Rajat Kapoor
Director - Mithya, Mixed Doubles, Raghu Romeo, Tarana
Actor - Corporate, Dasvidaniya, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Khoya Khoya Chand
http://twitter.com/mrrajatkapoor

Ram Gopal Verma
Director - Bhoot, Rann, Rangeela, Satya
Producer - Dil Se, Ek Hasina Thi, Road, Sarkar
http://twitter.com/rgvzoomin

Ramzi
Arguably, he is really not Desi but Lebanese, by ethnicity, but I am including him because I first heard his music on a Bhangra cd and wanted to spread my love for his music
Musician - "Aone," Love is Blind," "Say Goodnight" (Chapter One)
http://twitter.com/Ramzionline

Ranvir Shorey
Wife - Konkona Sen Sharma
Actor - Aaja Nachle, Mithya, No Smoking, Ugly Aur Pagli
http://twitter.com/ranvirshorey

Rishi Rich
Music Producer for 2Kool, Jay Sean, Juggy D, VR1, Veronica
Solo albums - Simply Rich, The Project
http://twitter.com/rishirichprod

Riteish Deshmukh
Actor - Apna Sapna Money Money, Kya Kool Hai Hum, Masti, Rann
http://twitter.com/Riteishd

Riya Sen
Mother - Moon Moon Sen
Sister - Raima Sen
Actress - Apna Sapna Money Money, Jhankaar Beats, Silsiilay, Style [Hindi]; Good Luck, Taj Mahal [Tamil]; Nenu Meeku Telusa [Telugu]; Ananthabhadram [Malayalam]
http://twitter.com/riyasen24

Sameera Reddy
Sisters - Meghna Reddy, Sushma Reddy
Actress - Musafir, Naksha, Race, Taxi Number 9211 [Hindi]; Jai Chiranjeeva [Telugu]; Vaaranam Aayiram [Tamil]; Ami Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala, Kalpurush [Bengali]
http://twitter.com/reddysameera

Shahrukh Khan
Actor - Baazigar, Chak De India, Darr, Devdas, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Don, Kal Ho Na Ho, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, My Name is Khan, Swades
http://twitter.com/iamsrk

Shahid Kapur
Actor - Dil Bole Hadippa!, Ishq Vishk, Jab We Met, Vivah
http://twitter.com/shahidkapoor

Shekhar Kapur
Director - Dushmani, Mr. India, Joshilay, Masoom [Hindi]; Elizabeth, New York, I Love You, The Four Feathers, The Guru [non Bollywood]
http://twitter.com/shekharkapur

Siddharth
Actor - Rang De Basanti, Striker [Hindi]; Aata, Bommarillu, Chukkallo Chandrudu, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Oy! [Telugu]; Aayutha Ezhuthu, Boys [Tamil]
http://twitter.com/Actor_Siddharth

Shreya Ghoshal
Winner of Sa Re Ga Ma
Playback Singer - "Barso Re" (Guru), "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" (Jism) "Piyu Bole" (Parineeta), "Yeh Ishq Hai" (Jab We Met) [Hindi]; "Neeke Nuvvu" (Modati Cinema), "Pillagaali Allari" (Athadu) [Telugu]; "Munbe Vaa" (Sillunu Oru Kaadhal) [Tamil]; "Ninna Nodalenthu" (Mussanjemaatu) [Kannada]; "Pherari Mon" (Antaheen) [Bengali]; "Jiv Dangla" (Jogwa) [Marathi]
http://twitter.com/shreyaghoshal

Shruti Haasan
Parents - Kamal Hassan, Sarika
Lead Singer of the alternative rock band, The Extramentals
Actress - Luck [Hindi]; Hey Ram, Unnaipol Oruvan [Tamil]; Yodha [Telugu]
http://twitter.com/ShrutiHaasan

Sonam Kapoor
Father - Anil Kapoor
Uncles - Boney Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Sandeep Marwash
Aunt - Sridevi
Actress - Aisha, Delhi 6, I Hate Luv Storys, Saawariya
http://twitter.com/sonamakapoor

Sophie Choudry
Music Albums - Le Le Mera Dil (2001), Sophie & Dr. Love (2003), Baby Love (2004), Sound of Sophie (2009)
Actress - Aa Dekhen Zara, Aggar, Shaadi No. 1, Speed
http://twitter.com/Sophie_Choudry

Sonu Nigam
Playback singer - "Dheere Jalna" (Paheli), "Sau Dard Hai" (Jaaneman), "Suraj Hua Maddham" (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham), "Tanhayee" (Dil Chahta Hai) [Hindi]; "Enaagali Mundhe Saagu Nee" (Mussanjemaatu); "Ninnindale Ninnindale" (Milana) [Kannada]
Pop Albums - Chanda Ki Doli, Classically Mild, Pariyon Se, Yaad [Hindi]; Colours of Love, Kurie Mili Hai Kamaal [Punjabi]; Neene Bari Neene [Kannada]
Actor - Jaani Dushman, Kaash Aap Hamare Hote, Love in Nepal, Taqdeer
http://twitter.com/sonuniigaam

Tarun Mansukhani
Assistant Director - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Director - Dostana, Koochie Koochie Hota Hain, Dostana 2
http://twitter.com/Tarunmansukhani

Tina Sugandh
Singer - "Break it Down" The Clique, "River of Dreams" Around The World In 80 Days, "There Is No Alternative (T.I.N.A.)" Ice Princess, "White Christmas" Christmas With The Kranks
Album - TablaGirl
http://twitter.com/TinaSugandh

Uday Chopra
Assistant Director - Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Hum Tum, Parampara
Director - Pyaar Impossible, Yeh Dillagi
Actor - Dhoom, Dhoom 2, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai , Mohabbatein, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Neal 'n' Nikki, Pyaar Impossible
http://twitter.com/udaychopra

Vishal Krishna Reddy
Actor - Sathyam, Sivappathigaram, Thamiraparani, Thoranai [Tamil]
http://twitter.com/indianactor

Vivek Oberoi
Actor - Company, Kisna, Omkara, Saathiya
http://twitter.com/vivek_oberoi
Please feel free to add on to this list. All of the following have been confirmed one way or the other.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Wow, I'm behind
Last time was a mini-review on 12/11/2009. I could do another one since I've seen several films since then, even tweeted about it.
I'm also not going to tweet that much anymore either. For the past few weeks, I've been having trouble logging in. When I'm finally on, it takes me forever to catch up. Maybe in a few days (or weeks), I will clean up and tweet again. In addition, I tried texting from my phone, and it hasn't been going through.
Oh my goodness, I haven't posted the pictures up from seeing Jay Sean! I did *not* get the chance to meet him this time :( But it was good to be there. The pictures are posted on FaceBook for those who are my friends.
I had this list for a month but haven't published it here in Blogworld. Bollywhat had a thread to list their 10 films of the decade but instead listed them for each year. I thought that was different and decided to tackle it myself so here it goes...
2000

Mission Kashmir
2000 is the year of Hrithik Roshan. Even though Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was more well know, I preferred Mission Kashmir instead. It touched on the sensitive topic of Kashmir. Although I would have liked to see more of Hrithik-Preity, the songs made up for it.
2001

Dil Chahta Hai
One of my fave films ever. Lagaan comes a close second. I could just watch Dil Chahta Hai over and over. Aamir rules, still! The modern male bond is what made the film. I swear after DCH, Saif was in better films, but what happened Akshu?
2002

Raaz
Bollywood finally made a good horror. Of course, the Bhatt's rule with music. Oh yeah, it starts my fave gal, Bips! I have blogged about it with screencaps :)
2003

Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula
The year that gave us Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Ek Hasina Thi, Munnabhai MBBS...and I decided to choose a film that hardly anyone knows, right? Got that right!! It is such a cute love the story. I blogged a bit about it before for one of my fun posts.
2004

Swades
Fave film of Shahrukh. If you haven't seen it yet, why not?
2005

Karam
Fave John Abraham film ever. I have blogged about it with screencaps :)
2006

Pyaar Ke Side Effects
Just like the other "pyaar" movie I listed in 2003, I picked another film that no one would have thought I would. Just like that, I even blogged a bit about it before for one of my fun posts. I loved the modern love story, never thought Rahul Bose-Mallika Sherawat jodi would work.
2007

Taare Zameen Par
Aamir is a genius, nothing more I can say, I looove it. Some thoughts were blogged :)
2008

Jodhaa Akbar
A longer-than-usual epic movie but worth it for me. Some thoughts were blogged :)
2009

Wake Up Sid
I swear, I freaking looooove this film, saw it at least 10 times. I tweeted about it so much also. Ranbir is close to knocking John Abraham off my love list :) 2009 is the year for Ranbir (although I know he ain't gonna get an award for it). Still haven't seen Rocket Singh but saw Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, thought it was cute.
For 2009, my top 5 fave films are....
5. Kaminey
mini-review
4. Dev D
mini-review
3. Tum Mile
Nothing blogged yet but need to
Emraan is underrated and underappreciated
2. Luck By Chance
mini-review
1. Wake Up Sid
look above, Ranbir
Didn't want to go all the way to 10 yet. Still waiting to watch Rocket Singh, 3 Idiots, Kurbaan, Paa, and a few others??
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