Hollywood’s reigning star Brad Pitt missed the opportunity of romancing Indian beauty Aishwarya Rai in “Troy”, but with the growing presence of Indian films on the world stage, he says he might just decide to surprise fans by grooving in true Bollywood style any time.
“Indian cinema seems to be growing very well at its own pace. I would love to work in a Bollywood film as there is so much drama and colour in the films there,” Pitt told IANS in an email interview.
“The filmmaking, I hear, has evolved a lot in India and of late we have witnessed some good films making a presence at the Oscars and the world stage,” added the actor.
The presence of Indian films and their artists has witnessed a boost in the western world in recent times. International premieres, opportunities for actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan, as well as A.R.Rahman’s Oscar-winning feat for “Slumdog Millionaire” have drawn international interest in India’s cinematic offerings.
“That tells you a lot about the quality of the actors and the films. You never know when I might decide to work in a Bollywood film and do one of those dance numbers with the whole crew in the backdrop,” quipped Pitt, who shot in the country for 2007 movie “A Mighty Heart”.
The 48-year-old actor, who has been named among the sexiest men in the world multiple times, is especially fond of former Miss World Aishwarya. He says he is open to work with her.
“Given a chance, I would like to work with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan because she’s a versatile actor. She has worked brilliantly in films like ‘The Mistress of Spices’, ‘The Last Legion’, ‘The Pink Panther 2′ and ‘Provoked’ to name a few,” said Pitt.
“She is one of the most popular actresses of Bollywood, who has achieved huge acclaim in the west for her style, beauty and acting skills. I think we missed an opportunity to be cast together for the movie ‘Troy’,” he added.
Aishwarya was reportedly offered to essay the historical part of Briseis, but she turned down the offer by director Wolfgang Petersen. “Troy”, released in 2007, continues to be one of Pitt’s best performances till date.
Meanwhile, Pitt has finally decided to enter wedlock with his lady love Angelina Jolie, with whom he makes up the popular ‘Brangelina’ brand. The couple have six children. Though his wedding date is yet to be fixed, the actor has wished India’s ‘Saifeena’ – Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor – all the best for their D-day next month.
“To be honest, I really think Saif and Kareena can be called Bollywood’s sexiest couple so far. I am glad to know they are getting married soon. I wish them all the success for a happy married life,” he said,
Pitt is currently eager for the release of gangster movie “Killing Them Softly”, set to hit the screens Oct 5.
” ‘Killing Them Softly’ has a political agenda – one that it isn’t too keen on hiding. It is an adaptation of a George V. Higgins novel about two low lives who make the unwise decision to rob a mob-funded card game and the hitman tasked with taking them down,” he said of the movie.
“Indian cinema seems to be growing very well at its own pace. I would love to work in a Bollywood film as there is so much drama and colour in the films there,” Pitt told IANS in an email interview.
“The filmmaking, I hear, has evolved a lot in India and of late we have witnessed some good films making a presence at the Oscars and the world stage,” added the actor.
The presence of Indian films and their artists has witnessed a boost in the western world in recent times. International premieres, opportunities for actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan, as well as A.R.Rahman’s Oscar-winning feat for “Slumdog Millionaire” have drawn international interest in India’s cinematic offerings.
“That tells you a lot about the quality of the actors and the films. You never know when I might decide to work in a Bollywood film and do one of those dance numbers with the whole crew in the backdrop,” quipped Pitt, who shot in the country for 2007 movie “A Mighty Heart”.
The 48-year-old actor, who has been named among the sexiest men in the world multiple times, is especially fond of former Miss World Aishwarya. He says he is open to work with her.
“Given a chance, I would like to work with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan because she’s a versatile actor. She has worked brilliantly in films like ‘The Mistress of Spices’, ‘The Last Legion’, ‘The Pink Panther 2′ and ‘Provoked’ to name a few,” said Pitt.
“She is one of the most popular actresses of Bollywood, who has achieved huge acclaim in the west for her style, beauty and acting skills. I think we missed an opportunity to be cast together for the movie ‘Troy’,” he added.
Aishwarya was reportedly offered to essay the historical part of Briseis, but she turned down the offer by director Wolfgang Petersen. “Troy”, released in 2007, continues to be one of Pitt’s best performances till date.
Meanwhile, Pitt has finally decided to enter wedlock with his lady love Angelina Jolie, with whom he makes up the popular ‘Brangelina’ brand. The couple have six children. Though his wedding date is yet to be fixed, the actor has wished India’s ‘Saifeena’ – Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor – all the best for their D-day next month.
“To be honest, I really think Saif and Kareena can be called Bollywood’s sexiest couple so far. I am glad to know they are getting married soon. I wish them all the success for a happy married life,” he said,
Pitt is currently eager for the release of gangster movie “Killing Them Softly”, set to hit the screens Oct 5.
” ‘Killing Them Softly’ has a political agenda – one that it isn’t too keen on hiding. It is an adaptation of a George V. Higgins novel about two low lives who make the unwise decision to rob a mob-funded card game and the hitman tasked with taking them down,” he said of the movie.
Cameron Diaz strips down to her undies in the first trailer for Gambit, reported British daily The Sun on Friday.
The stunning blonde, who turned 40 last month, shows off her perfect figure in saucy leopard print knickers and a black bra.
And she’s not the only one shedding their clothes in the Coen Brothers comedy.Alan Rickman shocks Colin Firth by greeting him naked in his office before putting his feet up on the desk, exposing more than his employee wants to see.
Even Brit star Colin seems to spend a lot of time losing his trousers in the new promo.Oscar winner Colin stars as hapless art curator Harry, a role played by Michael Caine in the 1966 original.
After years of ill treatment from boss Lionel Shahbander, played by Rickman, he decides to get his revenge by playing an elaborate hoax.
He ropes in the services of PJ – Cameron’s sassy cowgirl taking the place of Shirley MacLaine’s dancer in the original – to sell his boss a fake Monet.
The stunning blonde, who turned 40 last month, shows off her perfect figure in saucy leopard print knickers and a black bra.
And she’s not the only one shedding their clothes in the Coen Brothers comedy.Alan Rickman shocks Colin Firth by greeting him naked in his office before putting his feet up on the desk, exposing more than his employee wants to see.
Even Brit star Colin seems to spend a lot of time losing his trousers in the new promo.Oscar winner Colin stars as hapless art curator Harry, a role played by Michael Caine in the 1966 original.
After years of ill treatment from boss Lionel Shahbander, played by Rickman, he decides to get his revenge by playing an elaborate hoax.
He ropes in the services of PJ – Cameron’s sassy cowgirl taking the place of Shirley MacLaine’s dancer in the original – to sell his boss a fake Monet.
To Rome with Love, directed by Woody Allen makes for an interesting watch. Four different plots, weaved into one big story....too many characters in the script is one big drawback of the film. Well, that doesn't mean that To Rome with Love is an utter disaster, but at the same time, it's no Midnight in Paris,Manhattan or Hannah and her sisters (Woody Allen's Oscar-winning films).
Woody Allen has directed and written the script for the film as well. He also plays a pivotal role in the movie. To Rome with Love tops on the 'performance' front. A 'not-so-impressive' script with some terrific performance by the huge star-cast - this is what To Rome with Love is all about. There is a feel-good factor combined with the scenic beauty of Rome, which makes it an endearing flick.
Story
There are four sub-plots.....
1) A young Italian couple who arrive in Rome for their honeymoon. They are funny, and provide ample dosage of adult humour.
2) A retired opera director (Woody Allen) and his wife (Judy Davis) who come to Rome to meet their future son-in-law, instead end up talent hunting.
3) Architect (Alec Baldwin) who gets nostalgic and travels down memory lane, thanks to a young architecture student (Jesse Eisenberg) living in Rome.
4) A local resident of Rome (Roberto Benigni) who one fine day finds himself a part of the elite crowd.
Performance
Woody Allen, as usual, doesn't let you down, and once again proves that he is a terrific actor. Penelope Cruz looks very glamourous and convincing as a young married lady. As said earlier, the film rocks because of the performance by all the stars. So, it would be unfair to single out any particular actor. Power-packed performances by all!
Overall, To Rome with Love can be watched once for sure.
Woody Allen has directed and written the script for the film as well. He also plays a pivotal role in the movie. To Rome with Love tops on the 'performance' front. A 'not-so-impressive' script with some terrific performance by the huge star-cast - this is what To Rome with Love is all about. There is a feel-good factor combined with the scenic beauty of Rome, which makes it an endearing flick.
Story
There are four sub-plots.....
1) A young Italian couple who arrive in Rome for their honeymoon. They are funny, and provide ample dosage of adult humour.
2) A retired opera director (Woody Allen) and his wife (Judy Davis) who come to Rome to meet their future son-in-law, instead end up talent hunting.
3) Architect (Alec Baldwin) who gets nostalgic and travels down memory lane, thanks to a young architecture student (Jesse Eisenberg) living in Rome.
4) A local resident of Rome (Roberto Benigni) who one fine day finds himself a part of the elite crowd.
Performance
Woody Allen, as usual, doesn't let you down, and once again proves that he is a terrific actor. Penelope Cruz looks very glamourous and convincing as a young married lady. As said earlier, the film rocks because of the performance by all the stars. So, it would be unfair to single out any particular actor. Power-packed performances by all!
Overall, To Rome with Love can be watched once for sure.
LONDON: Actress Milla Jovovich has described her character as a “badass” in W.S. Anderson’s “Resident Evil”.
The 36-year-old, who plays protagonist Alice in the movie franchise based on the horror video game of the same name, understands her character better now after portraying it for eight years.
“There were definitely a couple of things that I was like, ‘I don’t care how many times you show that to me – that does not look real – this isn’t ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’, you know what I mean? People have to buy it – like she (Alice) could really do this. I’m a badass but I can’t be a magical badass,” contactmusic.com quoted Jovovich as saying.
The 36-year-old, who plays protagonist Alice in the movie franchise based on the horror video game of the same name, understands her character better now after portraying it for eight years.
“There were definitely a couple of things that I was like, ‘I don’t care how many times you show that to me – that does not look real – this isn’t ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’, you know what I mean? People have to buy it – like she (Alice) could really do this. I’m a badass but I can’t be a magical badass,” contactmusic.com quoted Jovovich as saying.
Hollywood star and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie Friday said she was concerned about the plight of Syrian refugees fleeing the unrest in their country.

“I share everyone’s concerns about the winter approaching… with the violence showing no signs of easing up and the number (of refugees) growing,” Jolie was quoted as saying in Turkish capital Ankara.
Accompanied by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonia Guterres, the Oscar-winning actress held meetings with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and high-ranked Turkish officials.
On Thursday, Jolie visited two Syrian refugee camps in Turkey.
She met some of the 12,000 refugees at Oncupinar camp in Kilis city, and joined Syrian children who were singing in Turkish.
Jolie also visited Islahiye in Gaziantep province that is sheltering nearly 8,000 Syrians.
According to UN figures, the Syrian crisis has forced some 235,000 Syrians to flee to neighbouring countries, with 80,000 taking shelter in Turkey.
Jolie and Guterres were in Lebanon Wednesday where they discussed the refugee issue with Lebanese officials.

“I share everyone’s concerns about the winter approaching… with the violence showing no signs of easing up and the number (of refugees) growing,” Jolie was quoted as saying in Turkish capital Ankara.
Accompanied by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonia Guterres, the Oscar-winning actress held meetings with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and high-ranked Turkish officials.
On Thursday, Jolie visited two Syrian refugee camps in Turkey.
She met some of the 12,000 refugees at Oncupinar camp in Kilis city, and joined Syrian children who were singing in Turkish.
Jolie also visited Islahiye in Gaziantep province that is sheltering nearly 8,000 Syrians.
According to UN figures, the Syrian crisis has forced some 235,000 Syrians to flee to neighbouring countries, with 80,000 taking shelter in Turkey.
Jolie and Guterres were in Lebanon Wednesday where they discussed the refugee issue with Lebanese officials.
LOS ANGELES: Actress Kristen Stewart is going through tough times, and she is finding solace in her “Twilight” co-star Taylor Lautner’s “unconditional love”.

Lautner has been giving support to Stewart after her affair with “Snow White and the Huntsman” director Rupert Sanders, and subsequent break-up with actor Robert Pattinson.
He is ready to give his assistance to her during promotion of “Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″, reports contactmusic.com.
“Kristen is still extremely fragile. She is not sure who she can trust so she is leaning on just a few of her closest friends. One of those friends is Taylor Lautner. He has been by her side every step of the way, offering his support and unconditional love,” said a source.
“They have always been really close friends. Kristen knows he has her back behind-the-scenes and will be there for her during all the ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 2′ publicity tours,” the source added.
However, Lautner doesn’t want to take sides, and is also in touch with Pattinson. “It’s not like Taylor is taking sides. He also really cares about Rob Pattinson, but he knows Rob is already getting tons of support plus he has always been better friends with Kristen. They have a very special bond,” the source told

Lautner has been giving support to Stewart after her affair with “Snow White and the Huntsman” director Rupert Sanders, and subsequent break-up with actor Robert Pattinson.
He is ready to give his assistance to her during promotion of “Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″, reports contactmusic.com.
“Kristen is still extremely fragile. She is not sure who she can trust so she is leaning on just a few of her closest friends. One of those friends is Taylor Lautner. He has been by her side every step of the way, offering his support and unconditional love,” said a source.
“They have always been really close friends. Kristen knows he has her back behind-the-scenes and will be there for her during all the ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 2′ publicity tours,” the source added.
However, Lautner doesn’t want to take sides, and is also in touch with Pattinson. “It’s not like Taylor is taking sides. He also really cares about Rob Pattinson, but he knows Rob is already getting tons of support plus he has always been better friends with Kristen. They have a very special bond,” the source told
Justin Bieber may only be 18 years old, but in a new interview with Radio Disney’s Celebrity Take with Jake, he proves that he’s wise beyond his years when it comes to knowing the key to a successful relationship. For Bieber, the secret ingredient to a healthy love life can be summed up in just one word: honesty.
“You just have to be honest, that’s the first thing, because if you’re not honest, then the relationship is just not a good relationship,” Biebs shares. “At the end of the day, your girl would appreciate you being honest more than lying to her and vice versa.”
Bieber, whose latest single “Boyfriend” hit the airwaves on March 26, also went on to describe a few other qualities that help make him suitable boyfriend material for his adorable girlfriend Selena Gomez, who he began dating in 2010. “I’m loving and patient and kind and gentle,” the pop singer admitted. No wonder Gomez, 19, and the rest of the world, is so smitten with the Biebs.
The rest of Hollywood would do well to follow in this couple’s wise footsteps. If their relationship can survive apaternity scandal and fandeath threats at such a young age, then they just might be able to seriously withstand the Hollywood test of time.
“You just have to be honest, that’s the first thing, because if you’re not honest, then the relationship is just not a good relationship,” Biebs shares. “At the end of the day, your girl would appreciate you being honest more than lying to her and vice versa.”
Bieber, whose latest single “Boyfriend” hit the airwaves on March 26, also went on to describe a few other qualities that help make him suitable boyfriend material for his adorable girlfriend Selena Gomez, who he began dating in 2010. “I’m loving and patient and kind and gentle,” the pop singer admitted. No wonder Gomez, 19, and the rest of the world, is so smitten with the Biebs.
The rest of Hollywood would do well to follow in this couple’s wise footsteps. If their relationship can survive apaternity scandal and fandeath threats at such a young age, then they just might be able to seriously withstand the Hollywood test of time.
Dwayne Johnson and Gina Carano are back in action on Fast & Furious 6. The final film will either be called Fast Six or Fast & Furious 6.The Fast and the Furious is a series of action films which centres on illegal street racing and heists. Produced by Universal Studios, the series was established in 2001 with the eponymous first instalment, which has since been followed by five sequels, and two short films that tie into the series.
Justin Lin has directed the film. In fact, he turned down Terminator 5 to make two more Fast & Furious films. Joining the likes of Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker and Michelle Rodrigues this time around is Gina Carano.
Dwayne Johnson recently tweeted the first picture of Fast & Furious 6. The picture shows him suited and booted besides Gina Carano.
Fast & Furious 6 is expected to release this summer.
Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson is said to have sold his 5.8 million-dollar home in Los Feliz. Reports suggest that the Twilight star has taken this decision following the news of his ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart's cheating scandal with director Rupert Sanders. Robert's friend reveals that the actor is sad to give up his Los Angeles estate.

According to sources, Robert Pattinson wanted to set up house with Kristen Stewart in the UK in late 2012, but he changed his plans after she betrayed him for Rupert Sanders. Now, RoPa is reconsidering relocation plans that he made earlier in the year.
Talking to the Star magazine, a friend of Robert Pattinson revealed, "There's too many memories there for him." He added, "He loves that house, but he keeps thinking of that day when she snuck away for her make out session with Rupert, leaving him in front of the telly thinking she was having a business meeting."

According to sources, Robert Pattinson wanted to set up house with Kristen Stewart in the UK in late 2012, but he changed his plans after she betrayed him for Rupert Sanders. Now, RoPa is reconsidering relocation plans that he made earlier in the year.Talking to the Star magazine, a friend of Robert Pattinson revealed, "There's too many memories there for him." He added, "He loves that house, but he keeps thinking of that day when she snuck away for her make out session with Rupert, leaving him in front of the telly thinking she was having a business meeting."






