Wednesday 3 April 2013

Annual IPL jamboree kicks off on Tuesday

Annual IPL jamboree kicks off on Tuesday (© PTI)

Dogged by myriad controversies but glamorous nonetheless, the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League will kick off on Tuesday with what promises to be a glitzy opening ceremony featuring Bollywood stars and international rapper Pitbull.

Flying drummers, Chinese percussionists, fireworks, and some of the biggest film stars in the country, including Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, will perform at the ceremony at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Never before in cricket has any private tournament been as successful as the IPL and it is expected to be a rollicking affair once again when the nine franchises lock horns for the coveted title.

The Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, have earned the right to host the opening ceremony.

KKR will also host the IPL opener, on Wednesday, when they take on Delhi Daredevils at the Eden Gardens that will also witness the summit clash on May 26.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will make their debut replacing Deccan Chargers, terminated by the IPL Governing Council following a breach of contract.

Known for controversies, the upcoming IPL has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons following Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalitha's ban on Sri Lankan players' involvement in the Chennai leg of the tournament.

Jayalalitha, in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, refused to host the Lankans in view of the growing political tensions, stemming from the treatment of ethnic Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Bowing to the intense political pressure, the IPL GC asked the 13 Lankan players, three of them franchise captains, not to play in Chennai that will host 10 matches, including two eliminators.

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IPL-6 opening ceremony: In pictures

IPL-6 opening ceremony: In pictures (© BCCI Image)

IPL-6 opening ceremony: In pictures (© BCCI Image)

IPL-6 opening ceremony: In pictures (© BCCI Image)

IPL-6 opening ceremony: In pictures (© BCCI Image)

IPL-6 opening ceremony: In pictures (© BCCI Image)


Tuesday 2 April 2013

Pawan Kalyan to produce Gabbar Singh 2

Pawan Kalyan Ready With Gabbar Singh-2
Pawan Kalyan has decided to turn producer.! The superstar will be producing the sequel to his blockbuster — Gabbar Singh (the official Telugu remake of the Salman-starrer Dabangg) — under his own banner, which he plans to launch with this film. Sources close to the actor say thatPawan Kalyan has decided to rejig the entire cast and crew for the film and plans to rope in a fresh team on board for the sequel. Harish Shankar, the director who wielded the megaphone for Gabbar Singh, might not direct the sequel due to his current commitments. Buzz also has it thatGabbar Singh 2 will not be a remake of Dabangg 2, but an original creation from Pawan Kalyan's production house.

A source close to the production unit, tells us, "Pawan Kalyan always wanted to play a character called Gabbar Singh. He even sported a similar Khaki-clad, irreverent cop avatar in the introductory scene of Gudumbar Shankar (2004). And when Salman's Dabangg released, Pawan decided to blend his idea of Gabbar Singh with Dabangg style. He created his own mannerisms and style for the official remake, which went on to become a box office hit. And now, he wants to recreate that magic in Gabbar Singh 2," says the source, adding that Pawan Kalyan will take the final call about the director, heroine and other cast and crew after finalising the script, which is being worked upon now.

Interestingly, Pawan Kalyan wanted to produce the first Gabbar Singh film too and had in fact, released the film's first look poster under his banner's name. However, things took a different turn and Bandla Ganesh, who made Teenmaar with Pawan, ended up producing the film.
 source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Monday 1 April 2013

First look of Aadi starrer Sukumarudu

       All about Sukumarudu                                           

Here's the first look of Aadi-starrer Sukumarudu. The romantic entertainer is gearing up for a release in March. The film has wrapped up the major parts of the shooting schedules and is left with final schedule which will be completed shortly.

Nisha Agarwal is playing the leading lady in the film while superstar Krishna and Saradha are doing prominent roles. Sukumarudu is directed by G.Ashok and produced by K Venu Gopal under Soudhamini Creations. Anup Rubens composed the musical scores for the film and the audio is scheduled for a launch in February. The first look and posters of Sukumarudu have been unveiled by the makers

source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/First-look-of-Aadi-starrer-Sukumarudu/articleshow/18257103.cms