Sherlyn Chopra's Images Banned On Twitter

Bollywood Sexy Actress Sherlyn Chopra has always been in the news for the wrong reasons. Where ever she goes, and what ever she does creates a storm. Proving this was her recent ban from the micro blogging site Twitter. If what we hear is to be believed then the seductive Sherlyn Chopra has been banned from posting images on Twitter.

This comes after Sherlyn had posted naked images of herself on the site, saying that they were from a photo-shoot she had done. While not too long ago, she tweeted saying,

“Where has my pic disappeared!!! This is strange! Can Twitter kindly let me know where my pics are? Is there a censor board on Twitter?” It turned out that the censors for content on Twitter deleted her images and also banned her from posting of images.

Later Sherlyn updated, “Twitter has banned me from uploading pics…My Team is trying 2 get in touch with Twitter to sort out the matter.”

Sherlyn Chopra has also suggested that she will quit the social networking website if the problem doesn’t get resolved soon.

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Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan feature in July issue of Vogue

The fashionable couple, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may not have been successful in winning the audience's heart with their latest movie, but when it comes to style, the two always manage to make a statement. And finally, this 'it' couple ofBollywood will be seen on the cover of the July issue of Vogue.

Needles to say that they are looking a million bucks! As is seen on the cover, Abhi has donned jackets teamed with tees while Aishwarya's dresses are simply short yet classy. This surely is yet another classy cover by Vogue.

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Suno Aisha' Full Song Promo' (Music Video) - Aisha Movie - Sonam Kapoor

Theatrical Trailer

Suno Aisha

The film is based Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma.

The novel has been earlier adapted by Hollywood filmmakers Douglas McGrath (featuring Gwyneth Paltrow) and Diarmuid Lawrence (featuring Kate Beckinsale).

Sonam (Aisha, Emma) is a beautiful, vivacious and intelligent, though 'slightly' spoiled, young woman.

Abhay Deol (Arjun Barman, Mr. Knightly) is an investment banker and Emma's close friend and critic.

Aisha is obsessed with match making. She tries to fix Arjun with a girl even as she unconsciously falls in love him. Arjun is smitten by Aisha but keeps his love for her secret until jealously drives Aisha to realize that she too loves him.

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Mr. Bhatti on Chutti – Film Trailer

The first official Theatrical Trailer of Mr. Bhatti on Chutti (2010) Hindi Bollywood Film in HQ (High Quality)

Star Cast: Anupam Kher, Bhairavi Goswami, Shakti Kapoor, Anjan Srivastava, Emma Kearney
Director: Karan Razdan
Producer: Ashwani Chopra, Gian Kharaud
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: May 14, 2010
Mr Bhatti on Chutti First Look Promo Teaser Preview


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Shah Rukh Khan drives world's fastest car VW Bugatti in Ra.One

Bollywod superstar Shah Rukh Khan will drive the world's fatest car Volkswagen Bugatti for his forthcoming movie Ra.1.

Ra.One, the most awaited movie in 2010 will feature Shah Rukh Khan as a superhero called Ra.One (Random Access Version One) and the car will be his supercar.

Ra. One, directed by Anubhav Sinha which features Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in the lead roles, will be produced under Khan's production company, Red Chillies Entertainment. SRK has earlier approached Jackie Chan to do a role in the film, but he declined it. Singer Akon will sing a song for the movie.

The car Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is one of the fastest and most expensive production road cars ever, with a top speed of 408.5 km/h (253.8 mph). The car engine produces 1,001 metric horsepower, and generates 1,250 newton metres of torque. It was named "Car Of The Decade" (2000-2009) by the BBC.

The technical team from the Pirates Of The Caribbean movie will teach SRK to handle the Bugatti car for the shoot.

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Aamir Khan to join the tweeting bandwagon on July 1

 

Twitter adds one more celebrity to its long list of renowned and big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Shahid Kapoor, Shekhar Kapur, Arjun Rampal, Gul Panag, Karan Johar and many more. The new name is none other than Bollywood’s perfectionist hero Aamir Khan. He was convinced to join the bandwagon by Bollywood’s Big B.

It was reported last week that the megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his actor turned politician wife Jaya Bachchan met Aamir Khan over dinner in London. Mr Bachchan took the opportunity to convince the actor to join the popular micro-blogging site. He agreed to start tweeting from July 1, after much persuasion.

Earlier too, Aamir was approached by many people to join Twitter but did not due to lack of time. He was bound to give it another thought when Amitabh Bachchan asked him, as he cannot say no to the Big B. Mr. Bachchan, apparently, even showed him how to tweet through his phone.

Later, Bachchan wrote tweeted, “Persuaded Aamir to join Twitter while taking a dinner together. I convinced him to come on Twitter. Success also comes to them, who dare and act.”

Well, Aamir Khan fans must be very happy with the news but please be careful of any fake accounts. The Twitter account of Aamir will have the user id aamir_khan.

You can expect interesting tweets from the actor, July 1 onwards. Keep following!

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Malika Sherawat to work with Salma Hayek in a Hollywood project

 

It has been a long time since Mallika Sherawat was seen in any of the Bollywood flicks. She was missing from the industry as the sexy lady was busy with her ambitious Hollywood projects. Bollywood filmmakers might have stopped offering her roles, but the doors of Hollywood have now opened for her.

Miss Sherawat’s first overseas project The Myth with Jackie Chan, has inspired her to take up the route to Hollywood. She has already acted in Hollywood movies like Hisss and Love Barack. Now, Mallika is going share screen space with the Hollywood actress Salma Hayek. In fact, the two ladies have reportedly bonded very well.

During the Cannes film festival, Mallika met Salma Hayek, who expressed her interest to work together in future.

According to the sources, “Mallika is soon going to appear in a Hollywood project with Salma Hayek. They got friendly during the Cannes festival and discussed a lot about cinema. Mallika’s Hiss act has impressed Salma and she praised the lady greatly.”

The source added, “They remained constantly in touch even after returning to the US. They have also met for dinner since then.”

Mallika and Salma starrer film is supposed to be a women-centric one and Sherawat will be seen in the central character.

The source further informed, “The much talked about movie’s story revolves around the abuse on women, which exists all over the world. Mallika loved the storyline and has shown interest to be a part of it.”

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Priyanka’s cousin Meera to debut in Bollywood

Grapevine has it that, the South Indian actress Meera Chopra is a cousin of Bollywood’s superstar, Priyanka Chopra. The news does not end here. Meera, is now ready to debut in Bollywood and has hired Priyanka’s ex-secretary Prakash Jaju as her secretary.

It may be known that Praksh Jaju was earlier arrested in 2004 on basis of a complaint filed by Priyanka Chopra. Piggy Chops registered a case against Prakash alleging that he was threatening her through SMSes and using foul language. 

Meera has denied the above news. She says, “Ajay Chabbria has been working as my manager and is looking after my assignments.”

While, Jaju has accepted working with Meera. He said, “Ajay brought Meera to me. We have a contract as we are business partners. I don’t think that Meera is Priyanka’s cousin. She has never told me that. However, I am handling her work.”

Well, only time can tell us the truth.

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Abhi-Bebo comes together once again

Bebo is all set to play the role of a sex-worker in Sanjay Leela Bhansali next flick, Heera Mandi. The film will star Abhishek in the lead opp Kareena. Sanjay and Bebo were looking forward to work together from a very long time but due to personal and professional reasons their plans fell apart every time.

Bhansali will start working on the film as soon as he wraps up Guzaarish which has Hrithik Roshan and Aishwaya Rai in lead. In fact, the buzz also suggested that Bhansali, who is quite impressed with Hrithik’s work in Guzaarish, might sign him for the project. But sources claim that Abhi is a strong contender to play the film’s lead actor. 

Kareena made her debut with Abhishek in the year 2000 with the movie Refugee and later they were seen together in Sooraj Barjatya’s film Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon in the year 2003.

Do you want to see this decade-old jodi once again?

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Salman and Zarine Khan spotted partying together

Aamir Khan recently threw a party for Argentinean music composer Gustavo Santaolalla who is said to be composing music for Aamir’s ‘Dhobi Ghaat’.

One of his guest’s was Bollywood’s heartthrob Salman Khan. He walked in with not Katrina but her lookalike Zarine Khan. And from what we hear, she and Sallu did bond well during the party. 

However, Zarine was cautious not to be photographed with Salman, whom she considers as her mentor.

When Aamir greeted Salman and posed for photographers, Zarine discreetly stepped back. Must say, Clever girl! 

What’s happening Sallu bhai??? Guess the rumors of the split between Sallu and Kats are true.

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Check out the new poster of ‘Aisha’

Take a look at the new poster of ‘Aisha’. It looks so very fresh and full of fun. Can’t wait to watch the movie..


Aisha as in Sonam plays the cupid for people while, Arjun, as in Abhay Deol plays a confident Wharton graduate whom Aisha finds annoying and irritating.

Aisha is set to release on August 6th.

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Rekha gives Jaya a peck on her cheeks

On Friday, Rekha and Jaya Bachchan surprised the entire crowd, when they hugged each other and chatted in front of everyone, at the launch of a coffee table book called Chehre by celebrity photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

It was Rekha who took the first step towards Jaya. She hugged her and gave her a peck on the cheek. Jaya responded back with equal warmth. 

It was just last year; Rekha had approached the entire Bachchan family at Filmfare Awards. She had hugged Abhishek, Aishwarya and before she could reach Amitabh, the superstar had walked away.

Rekha and Jaya are known to share cold vibes for each other ever since Amitabh Bachchan was linked with Rekha decades back.

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“We are Family” is hindi remake of Stepmom

The official title of Karan Johar’s remake Hollywood movie Stepmom has been announced. The hindi version will be called “We Are Family”. 

“Ok guys…here goes the title of our official stepmom adaptation is “WE ARE FAMILY”…will post the release date in a few days!” Karan tweeted.

Directed by Karan Johar, the movie will star Kareena Kapoor, Kajol and Arjun Rampal in the lead. The movie is expected to release in October this year.

‘Stepmom’ is a Hollywood tear-jerker starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon, and directed by Chris Columbus in 1998.

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The Wonders of Zodiac Tattoos

Ridding yourself of the usual and daily boring life can be quite difficult and even impossible for some. Some people may not know any means of how to spice up either their stagnant and plain attitude or their colorless and dull exterior. Are you one of these people? Or perhaps, you might be the type of person who frequently consults the stars and constantly asks for divine intervention? Well, ask no more as the answer to your prayers is definitely just around the corner! Want to know what it is? The thing you might be looking for is what you call - Zodiac signs tattoos!

For thousands of years, the ancient people of the world believed that the stars and all the heavenly bodies brought about the destiny and fortune of everyone. Almost every single constellation seen in the skies were given meaning and interpretation to help guide the people to the right path. As time passed, these people created the zodiac. The zodiac has two forms depending on its origin. The first form is the western form in which it consists of the 12 signs namely: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. On the other hand, the other form is the Chinese zodiac which consists of the 12 animals which represents each year namely: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

No matter what type of zodiac signs tattoos you get, you are surely going to have a lot of fun and memories with it. Most people particularly of the western hemisphere who do get this kind of tattoo design usually go for the western zodiac and get their own zodiac sign rather than another and the same goes for people of eastern descent, they mostly get the zodiac they were born in rather than someone else' zodiac sign.

It is important to take note however that the procedure of getting a tattoo whatever design it may be can prove to be quite painful and stingy to almost all first-timers. This is because of the method of using extremely pointed and sharp needles to prick into the surface of the skin continuously until the indelible ink reaches its final destination which is the dermis layer of the skin. This is vital because those inks that fail to be embedded into the dermis layer usually result to a not so permanent color meaning it will fade away in no time. Indelible ink that is on the other hand correctly placed in the dermis layer of the skin will have permanence and will not come off even with daily wear and tear and washing.

Also, it is vital that you not just get a tattoo from anyone. You must be really sure that you get a tattoo from an expert and respectable one. After all, you do not want to get hurt... much! Go for a clean and well-managed tattooing station or area, this will help you get an idea of how good their resident tattoo artists are.

Anime With Girl Tattoo Design

Anime With Girl Tattoo Design

Cross Tattoos Design

Cross tattoo has been around for years and has never lost its appeal even up to the present day. The reason being is its universal meaning plus the powerful significance it can convey. It generally is a representation of one's spiritual beliefs and faith.

Aside from being a religious symbol, it is also use as in loving memory tattoo, also known as RIP tattoo. Sometimes, symbols like heart, banner and flowers are combined along with the name of the dead person and the death date. The cross is tattooed as a memory of a loved one who passed away as if serving as a gravestone on one's body.

This type of body art comes in many forms. It was a favorite among the old school type of tattoos patronized by bikers, seaman and merchants. It can be seen combined with other elements such as skull, star, flames, dagger, rose, heart and banner.

Celtic cross is another popular cross tat design which is a representation of Irish, Scottish or Welsh heritage. It is easily identifiable as it is interwoven with Celtic knot which is a symbol of the never ending cycle of life. Some tat enthusiasts also choose to incorporate tribal art into their tattoo design while some choose the Gothic style of cross tat.

The Christian cross tattoo is the most popular form that is meant to symbolize one's faith in God. It can be in the form of Latin cross (simple cross) or in the form of crucifix bearing Christ's image while he was being crucified. It can also be combined with other religious images such as the angel, the rosary, image of Mary and Jesus Christ.

The symbol of cross as a tat image is usually inked small, perhaps to retain the sincerity of their symbolism. It is usually seen on small parts of the body such as the ankle, foot, wrist, upper back and arm. Cross tattoo, with its wide appeal and holy implications will always remain as a tat image that will be around for more years to come.

Rose Tattoo Designs and Their Meaning

Getting a rose tattoo is cool. Aside from the fact that roses are among the most exquisite, beautiful, interesting and popular tattoo designs, it would be thrilling to know that roses are rich in symbolism. Whether the tattoo is a big one or a small one, for sure, a rose would always be an eye catcher. Men and women both prefer to have rose tattoos. It is interesting to note that despite its floral and feminine nature, the rose tattoo design is popular among men. Take note that men wearing rose tattoos do not have to be gay. A great number of straight guys also decide to have a rose marked on their skin.

Among the most usual and logical reasons why roses are popular is its overall beautiful and interesting design. Roses are interesting flowers, and as such are always good to look at. Rose tattoos often come with colorful color schemes. There may be hues and shades of read and some green parts. The tattoo design is so colorful and is almost always artistically done and implemented. The tattoo is also fun to look at and is often taken as a personal symbolism. Roses for tattoo fanatics mean liveliness and eagerness for specific life factors. The traditional symbolism is love and devotion, though now those symbolisms are becoming negligible.

A tattoo design can easily be personalized. Often, you can see rose tattoos bearing personal names. Men would readily have the names of their wives or girlfriends embossed and integrated in a rose design. The tattoo design itself, without any letters or names, is a sufficient symbolism and representation itself of romance and love. Thus, it is easy and logical to infer that a person getting a rose tattoo is romantically inclined and is a believer of the power of love.

Most of all, rose tattoos are among the most popular. You know how people would always be prepared to jump into bandwagons. The examples set by celebrities and icons also further bolster the popularity of the tattoo design. A rose is hardly related to femininity despite its floral nature. Thus, people still see a sense of mystery for reasons why people would prefer to get the simple, yet attractive rose tattoos on their skin. If you aim to get a tattoo now, consider having a rose design made and find out for yourself why such a choice is always satisfying.

Chest Tattoo For Women - Hot Designs and Ideas For the Best and Sexiest in Female Designs

If you have been considering getting a chest tattoo then now is the time. These are one of the hottest tattoos ever and they have honestly stood the test of time. Not only they but they are growing quickly in popularity now. With the advancements in color ink, feminine tattoo designs and the popularity of these great tattoo it has never been a better time to get a chest tattoo for women then now.

Locating The Design

Often one of the main reasons a person does not go and get a tattoo is lack of a design or idea. Often people have already made up their mind that they want a tattoo of some sort. They might have even chosen the location but finding the right design can be downright frustrating. The best way to go about locating a design is to take a bunch of ideas of things you have seen and like and even some possible designs and then consult with a professional tattoo artist. They will be able to easily listen to you and what you are after and then shape a design that is just right for you using the resources and ideas you bring to the table.

Design Shapes For Good Fit

A chest tattoo typically covers right under the collar bone area and across the upper part of the chest. This is a rather large tattoo and a good time commitment from the person seeking the tattoo. Therefore you want to consider the design carefully and match it to fit well in the area. Typically large rectangular shapes with a slight concave of v shape to them work best. Also since chest tattoos are such classics it can often be a good to look at the classic designs out there. You can always add to the design to make it unique and your own. However, anchors, swallows, a banner and other such classic themes can easily be restyled with new ink colors and a good conversation with your tattoo artist will help easily come up with something you are going to love.

Considerations

This is not meant to discourage anyone wanting to get a chest tattoo for women design however; you should know all the facts and plan for them ahead of time. One of the main considerations with chest tattoo is the professional setting you work in. Do you need to cover up tattoos and will you be able to cover it up easily? If not then you might want to look at a smaller design done a bit lower down the chest. Another consideration is the cost. Since chest tattoos are typically pretty large and often intricate pieces it can take some money to invest in such a design.

Overall chest tattoos are definitely growing in popularity. These days anything to do with women and tattoo designs is growing rapidly. Due to this rebirth of women and tattoos there have been tons of new bold design styles and ideas out there. Remember it is best not to rush the process. Instead find designs and ideas you like first. Then take you time to locate an artist that you can work easily with.

Celtic Tattoos - How to Best Choose Tattoos

Celtic Tattoos are designed by embedded inks inside the skin surface.

The first tattoos probably were found by mistake. Celtic Tattoos are leaving a lasting impression on the public. People have become "tattoo crazy" and these insignia on the body have also turned into a stylish remark. Tattoos are beyond art, and it is a great opportunity to Awaken the Mind.

Celtic Tattoos are a method to express who you want to be, um, permanently. Talk about bang for your buck. Tattoos are created by using needles to position ink underneath your skin, but not really into your muscle mass. So, the question of "does this hurt" is really more the question of how high your pain threshold is. Tattoos are meant to make permanent marks into human skin.

Tattoos are very hot among plenty of Leos because of the flair for the dramatic. If you are one of those people looking for a Leo tattoo for yourself or maybe you want to find a great tattoo for the Leo in your life then this article is for you. Celtic Tattoos are everywhere, or so it seems.

Rock stars, sports figures, fashion models, and movie stars flaunt them.

Traditional tattoos can take up to double the amount of time. The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tautau.

Wear something old so you don't have to fret about possibly getting it destroyed. Put on clothing that you wouldnt mind getting a bit of colouring on. The ink will wash out of most clothing, but it might require bleach.

Celtic tattoo knots represent a crossing of physical and spiritual interlace (e.g. This is much of why Celtic tattoos are so popular. Celtic tattoos are one of the most popular design choices . With their intricate weave, and such a wide variety of art to choose from, it is any wonder that such a different selection of people have chosen it as their tattoo. Celtic tattoo designs are very popular, probably because Celtic tattoos have been around for thousands of years when all of Europe was Celtic. Celtic knots and interwoven braid designs signify a mixture of Christian and Druid beliefs and are crucial in beautiful Celtic Mystique Cross temporary tattoos.

Celtic Tattooing that we know came around the period of Celtic stone carvings and metalwork . To the ancient Celts, tattooing wasn't just an art form. Celtic tattoos are typically tattooed on armbands, lower back, on ankles, shoulders, and the upper back area and so on. Are hunting for some great Celtic patterns or armbands? Celtic tattoos are mainly popular amongst the people of Celtic origin. Being flexible in stature, the Celtic patterns have always been a famous choice to be considered by the tattoo artists.

Girls Tattoo Designs - The Additional Appeal to the Sexiest Girls

From past few years, it has been observed that the tattoo industry is growing rapidly and in most of the times people are having much knowledge about tattoo ideas. Most of the people are still not having much knowledge about these tattoos. One thing I need to say is these tattoos will speak sexy language of the body. So, most of the people are interested to design tattoo on their bodies to tell the language of themselves. Especially, the youth are following some fashion rules and regulations with these they are able to motivate them selves.


However, the following few lines will provide some tattoo ideas repeatedly. Every one of us would like to design the tattoos, which we saw them at galleries and many places. When it comes to the originality, this one is the absolute must. When it comes to the flowers, most of the people are interested to have flowers on their body parts. You need to consider so many things, like you are interested design a flower tattoo, that one must be bright, colorful and nice vines that will add more grace to the tattoo. Some of the tattoos are showing the lifestyle of the person. And remaining flowers like lily, rose and hibiscus is the remaining popular one that has a very different symbolic meaning


When it comes to footing area, most of the people are interested to design star tattoos on their foot. And also there is a wide range of foot array tattoo is available. So many people are interested to design single star, shooting star and some clusters of small starts and many more. And designing a literary or quote tattoo is one of the greatest ideas and it should be an Italian, Spanish language, and also Japanese also suggested to design. You need to have so many formats in these traditional language tattoos by printing some photos and many more to do. However, there are some incredible foot designs are available in internet. Take your own time and select eh best one for your needs and after that you can design tattoo on your body.

These tattoos are most popular in these days and tattoos for girls right now. Finally, there are some well established and experienced webs sites are offering some find tattoo design for their clients.

Ten reasons to watch Raavanan!

1. For Mani Ratnam fans, this one is reason enough, but for you sceptics out there, here are nine more! 

2. If you thought Iruvar, Roja and Bombay were Mani Ratnam's best, Raavan/ Raavanan is going to stun you! Says who? Just about everybody who has worked for the project! "Mani Ratnam has made this film like a penance. Mani Ratnam, Vikram and Aishwarya Rai will definitely get National Awards," said lyricist Vairamuthu.

3. Mani Ratnam's Raavanan is also special for its huge star cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Prithviraj, Karthik, Prabhu, Priyamani, Munna, John Vijay in Tamil and Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Govinda, Ravikissen, Priyamani, Nikhil Dwivedi in Hindi (Raavan).

4. Most parts of the movie were shot in deep interiors of dense forests. Our hero plays a tribal chief! 

5. Shyam Kaushal has choreographed the thrilling climax fight. "The shooting for Raavan began in January 2009 in Kolkata, then Ooty, and the climax was shot on Malsej Ghat, where there's a scene on bridges 2,000 feet above mountains. Mani loves challenges and likes challenging his actors and technicians too. His quest for perfection puts them through a grueling routine," he said. 

6. For the first time, Vikram simultaneously plays two diametrically different roles in two languages of the same film. Vikram play the role of Dev (Ram) in Hindi and Beera (Raavan) in Tamil. 

7. Aishwarya plays the role of Ragini, a spunky classical dance teacher. The first look of the movie shows her dancing gracefully in a song.

8. Interestingly, Aishwarya Rai will dub in her own voice for the Tamil version while Vikram is all set to speak Hindi in Raavan. 

9. Another highlight is Prabhu and Karthi, co-stars in the blockbuster Mani Ratnam movie Agni Natchathiram, they team up again for the same director after a long gap. 

10. A.R. Rahman's chart-busters, Vairamuthu's adorable lyrics, Santhosh Sivan's marvellous camera work and to top of all, 'The Mani Ratnam factor'. Well Raavanan is definitely one of the most-anticipated films of the year. So get ready for some action this Friday

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Raavan : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh

 RAAVAN is a king-sized disappointment, in terms of content. From the business point of view, a Mani Ratnam film might ensure a healthy opening [at plexes mainly], but the weak script on one hand and the heavy price tag on the other will make RAAVAN see red.

 

It's time for the modern-day version of 'Ramayana' to unfold this Friday, exactly two weeks after 'Mahabharata'. The very thought of watching an epic in the present-day milieu only enhances the curiosity for the film. And if the present-day adaptation of 'Ramayana' is helmed by a master storyteller [Mani Ratnam], the moviegoer should, and must expect the moon. Nothing less would suffice. After all, a Mani Ratnam film is not merely an experience, it's an event!

Mani Ratnam, who has penned the screenplay of RAAVAN, models his characters on the lines of 'Ramayana':

• An upright cop, the punisher, the law/Lord Rama [Vikram];
• His doting wife/Goddess Sita [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan];
• The lieutenant he befriends in the forest/Hanuman [Govinda];
• His confidante/Lakshmana [Nikhil Dwivedi];
• The antagonist's sister, who triggers off the war/Surpanakha [Priyamani]
• And, of course, the antagonist, the Robinhood turned Raavan who kidnaps the top cop's wife and keeps her in his custody, in his Lanka/Raavan [Abhishek Bachchan].

Mani Ratnam has also included the part where Goddess Sita was banished from the kingdom of Ayodhya due to the gossip of kingdom folk. It was agni pariksha then, but in the film, the husband [Vikram] asks the wife [Aishwarya] for a polygraph test to prove her chastity/fidelity. At the same time, RAAVAN brings back memories of a movie that, coincidentally, had a similar storyline -- JUNGLE [Ramgopal Varma]. 

You've come to expect scintillating visuals in the master film-maker's films and RAAVAN is no exception. But RAAVAN falters in narrating the story with dexterity. In fact, this one's a game of see-saw, with a dull and lifeless first hour, an absorbing second half and a weak, lacklustre climax.


Final word? RAAVAN comes with the baggage of humungous expectations, mainly for the one name attached to it: Mani Ratnam. Even though comparisons with the genius film-maker's earlier accomplishments like MOUNA RAAGAM, NAYAGAN, AGNI NAKSHATRAM, GEETHANJALI, ANJALI, ROJA, BOMBAY and GURU are sacrilegious since all belong to diverse genres, RAAVAN is nowhere close to those epics. The benchmarks only get higher and higher every time Mani Ratnam makes a film and RAAVAN, unfortunately, is a step down. Sorry, several steps down!


Dev [Vikram] falls in love with Ragini [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan], a spunky classical dancer who is as unconventional as him. They get married and he takes up his new post in Lal Maati, a small town in northern India. A town where the world of law is not the police, but Beera [Abhishek Bachchan], a tribal who has, over the years, shifted the power equation of the place from the ruling to the have-nots of the area.


Dev knows that the key to bringing order to any place is not to vanquish the big fish; in this case -- Beera. In one stroke Dev manages to rip open Beera's world and set in motion a change of event which will claim lives. Beera, injured but enraged, hits back, starting a battle that draws Dev, Beera and Ragini into the jungle. The forest becomes the battleground. The battle between good and evil, between Dev and Beera, between Ram and Raavan.


Mani Ratnam's adaptation of 'Ramayana' begins with the wife getting kidnapped and her husband launching a massive hunt to track down his wife and nail Raavan aka Beera. The reason why Beera takes this extreme step is revealed much, much later, towards the post-interval portions, which means that Mani Ratnam follows the nonlinear pattern to narrate his story.


Let's talk about the factors that pull this film down. First and foremost, when you've a title like RAAVAN, the demon king, who couldn't be vanquished by Gods, demons or spirits, you expect Raavan aka Beera to be equally powerful, who could send a chill down your spine, who spells terror and fear. But, in RAAVAN, Beera comes across as a psycho. The streak of madness in his character makes a mockery of the character itself.


Also, his makeup and also the shabby avtaars of his family/henchmen is not something that makes them looks menacing. In fact, it makes the entire gang look repulsive.


Even the finale leaves a lot to be desired. Ideally, the film should've ended after the fight on the bridge, but the entire track thereafter seems like an add-on, which is forced into the screenplay. Ash having a change of heart for Abhishek is equally unpalatable and makes you wonder, how and when did she develop such strong feelings/emotions for Beera? The writing is flawed, no two opinions on that!


On the plus side, the track, which starts from Nikhil's kidnap to the entire flashback portion, is attention grabbing. The factors that prompt Beera to spell havoc in Dev's life are apt, although Beera's sister's portions, while narrating the atrocities committed on her, aren't easy to comprehend in entirety. What was she trying to say, frankly? Yet, the impact of the flashback portions is worth noting.


The fight on the bridge -- between Abhishek and Vikram -- is astounding. One hasn't watched something like this on the Hindi screen yet, I'm sure. In fact, the execution of each and every stunt [Shyam Kaushal, Peter Hein] is exceptional. Every Mani Ratnam film is embellished with stunning visuals and RAAVAN boasts of mind-boggling visuals as well. Shooting the film at tough locales isn't easy and Santosh Sivan and V. Manikandan's vision creates magic on screen. Every frame is worth admiring and applauding.


A.R. Rahman's music is excellent and the visual appeal only enhances the impact. I'd like to single out 'Behne De' and 'Thok De Killi', two tracks that I'd like to hum even after the show has concluded. In fact, the latter is very energetic in terms of choreography. Vijay Krishna Acharya's dialogue hit you like a sharp object at times, which is in sync with the mood of the film.


I've admired Abhishek's work in Mani Ratnam's earlier films YUVA and GURU, but despite putting his best foot forward, for some strange, inexplicable reason, Abhishek doesn't look convincing for the part. Also, the dialogue delivered by him aren't coherent at times. Aishwarya is wonderful, looking ethereal and enacting her part with conviction. Vikram is first-rate, although the role isn't substantial enough. Govinda fails to create any impact whatsoever. Amongst the plethora of actors, Nikhil Dwivedi [a revelation; very good], Ravi Kishan [nice] and Priyamani [perfect] stand out.


On the whole, RAAVAN is a king-sized disappointment, in terms of content. From the business point of view, a Mani Ratnam film might ensure a healthy opening [at plexes mainly], but the weak script on one hand and the heavy price tag on the other will make RAAVAN see red.

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Popular Tattoo Designs

Tattoos are a common thing these days. They are more popular than ever before. Research has shown that nearly 1 in 4 people have at least one tattoo. There are many designs to choose from, giving people a chance to be creative. Below, we will take a look at some of the most popular tattoo designs.

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Tribal tattoos are among the most popular designs. They have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years and they are always evolving and becoming more and more complex with their designs and styles. Tribal tattoos can either be the traditional black style that cover the arms and the legs or the more colorful styles that can cover every area of the body. The colorful, more modern look is becoming more and more popular when compared to other styles.

The “old school” styles of tattoos are also popular. Anchors and things like that are making a great comeback these days and not just with sailors. These styles were very common and very popular back in the 60s. They are rapidly gaining their popularity back, as females and males are getting anchors and swallow designs tattooed on them more and more.

Lower back tattoos are the most common for women. The lower back is one of the most sexual and sensual areas on a women, making the ideal spot for a tattoo. Tribal designs are the most popular, although flowers, dragons, and other symbols make great tattoos as well. The lower back offers plenty of natural curves as well, which can make for an innovative tattoo. Often times, women tend to include tribal that spreads, covering the base of their hips as well.

Dragon designs are another popular type style of tattoos. They were popular in the past, and are now starting to get their popularity back. There are a lot of different dragons to choose from, including the mythical dragon and ancient Chinese dragon. Dragons are great on the chest for males and the back for females. Dragon tattoos can be virtually any size, although most males tend to have them cover one side of their chest or the upper region of their arms.

Celtic tattoos are also popular as well. They are mostly seen with those who have a Celtic heritage, although some with no Celtic heritage have them as well. They offer a variety of symbols and designs, providing universal meanings for everyone. Often times they are mixed with tribal tattoos to create a more innovative tattoo.