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A rumor is spreading that Govinda requested director Tigmanshu to change lyrics in a song for the upcoming film Showman. Govinda's belief that the existing lyrics were jinxed, as they somehow related to the recent death of Salman Khan's dog, spurred Govinda's request.
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Is it going to be another lean year for Govinda?
The choppy Chal Chala Chal is receiving mild-to-poor reviews and Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai 's release has been pushed back.
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http://www.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=25404
Santabanta
Govinda wants Bhansali for his angel Narmada
By Subhash K Jha
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"Six of my releases are ready. But
now, after my so-called comeback I've again stopped signing new films. After
working with Mani Ratnam I can't go back to doing chalta hai roles in
routine films . . . "
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But
I'm in negotiation with Ravi Chopra for his next film after Banda Yeh
Bindaas Hai . . . "
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http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1778793MSN Entertainment - India Friday, 09 January 2009
Govinda wants to regain lost glory!
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"This year, six of my films are set for release.
"You have to pray to the gods, that's our tradition. But when they grant your wish, it is all the more imperative to make an offering [yajna ritual]."
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Sunita [Sharma]'s parents lived in Sankhu on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley and since then, Nepal has been the star's "in-laws' place".
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http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/govinda-all-set-to-get-pashupatinaths-blessings_100139705.html Thai Indian Govinda all set to get Pashupatinath’s blessingsJanuary 8th, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS Kathmandu, Jan 8 (IANS): . . .
“The star [Govinda] is in Kathmandu to offer his worship at Pashupatinath,”
said Rishi Dhamala, whose media organisation Reporters’ Club called an
impromptu press conference with the star.
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[Govinda] has close ties with Nepal, where his relatives and friends live.
Six years ago, [.] Govinda came to Nepal with former Miss World Priyanka
Chopa to shoot dance sequences for a Hindi film, “Ek hasina, ek diwana”. . . . MAP |
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http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200901021564.htm
The Hindu
Friday, January 2, 2009 : 1550 Hrs
'I Want to beat SRK's energy'
New Delhi (IANS):
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Shweta says she had to be extra careful
on the sets of "Loot". "On the sets I had to be very conscious because
everyone was senior and I didn't want to hurt anyone. In fact, once I
called Govinda, Chichi bhaiya, and Suniel told me it wasn't
appropriate. So after that I became very careful," Shweta said.
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Star Plus on December 31st, 2008 beginning at 10:00 PM for the Bollywood salute to the Mumbai Police Force. This year titled Mauja Hi Mauja, expect to see the Khans, Govinda, Adnan Sami, Shaan, Johnny Lever and many more performers.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/An_index_to_measure_star_power_soon/articleshow/3892779.cms The Times of India An index to measure star power soon26 Dec 2008, 0143 hrs IST,
Meenakshi Sinha, TNN . . .
The pan-India
project will cover 10,800 respondents aged between 15-50 years across nine
regions of the country. Developed by Hansa, a market communications and services
research group (that also conducts the Indian Readership Survey) and Percept
Talent Management (PTM), it will be released twice a year.
The first
findings are expected in February 2009. The Indian endorsement industry is
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is good news?
As the dust and tensions settles of the recent attacks in Mumbai, we must note that the global recession continues to have an affect on Bollywood. Films continue to be delayed and pushed back. There are no scheduled Govinda films to be released until the end of February 2009 - possibly early March. Chal Chala Chal remains indefinitely shelved.
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December 21st, 2008 is approaching as swiftly as Santa's sleigh. Gifts to India, and Govinda, should be ordered and shipped now to arrive on time. Consumables should be ordered now, but not shipped until within a week of the event to retain freshness. Send to: Govinda
Jal Darshan, A Wing,
Ruia Park,
Juhu,
Mumbai 400
049 Bollywood Premiere, http://www.bollywoodpremiere.com/board/feed.php , offers an email message form to salute your favorite actor. Or, post your wishes any of the hundreds of fan sites available. Besides chocolates, flowers, candy or the usual cards, consider gifts which are unique, personalized or handcrafted to make your item memorable. Consider these: Coconut Greetings, http://www.coconutgreetings.com/ , with handpainted text and images on shells, whole or half. The company owners claim they will paint anything.  How about a 2 night, 3 day mini-vacatio at the Taj Lake Palace http://tajonline.tolshop.com/gifts-to-india/gifts-HP83.html Or, a Neiman Marcus guitar for $19,500 at http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod65780005&parentId=cat9570736&masterId=cat000674&index=32&cmCat=cat000000cat000672cat000674cat9570736 |
http://www.thetimes.co.za/PrintEdition/News/Article.aspx?id=889762The Times November 23rd, 2008 Production that apes Hollywood is an embarrassment to the Indian movie industry
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Made simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, Maanava Maanavigall marks the acting debut of Arjun (son of Hindi star Govinda), who plays the lead role opposite former Miss India Shaila Lopez. The cast also includes French actress Camilla, German actress Stefi and a host of German actors.
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E-mail comments to devan@telkomsa.net
[ journalistic error - Arjun Singh is Govinda's nephew ]
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http://www.freshnews.in/govinda-wants-to-do-an-action-film-with-stunts-of-international-standard-95832Fresh News
Govinda wants to do an action film with stunts of international standard
By Sunita Bothra on Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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Govinda has hired a martial arts and physical trainer and is working on his physique.
Govinda wants to be a healthy handsome and fit. Dharamji has always been my role model.. when I look at myself in the mirror I see glimpses of him in myself. That makes me feel good."
Govinda admits that "I've done action films in the past like Hatya and Shola Aur Shabnam. But they were not full-on actioners. I now want to do an action film with stunts of an international standard. I have already lost a lot of weight. But it is not enough. I want to lose some more." On a recent trip to London, Govinda discovered yoga. Govinda's life -style has changed completely. Thanks to yoga. And though he does not admit it, it was Celina Jaitley who introduced him to a new lifestyle.
Says Govinda, "Yoga has changed my life. No matter what my schedule, I have to do yoga every morning. It is not about just losing weight.
I lost a lot of weight earlier this year when I was shooting in Bangkok with Suniel Shetty for Loot. I can get into tight clothes without cringing."
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mumbai/So_many_showstoppers/articleshow/3668759.cmsThe Times of India So many showstoppers!
4 Nov 2008, 0000 hrs IST, TNN It happens just once a year, and yes, everyone looks forward to this show! The Bollywood and Television industry get together on one stage and put up a fantastic show for the policemen of Mumbai, who, for a change get a chance to just sit back and enjoy. And enjoy they sure did, for they got a front row view of live performances by Tanushree Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Madhur Bhandarkar and his gang of girls Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse, Neetu Chandra, Mona Singh and Adnan Sami. Even Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan and Govinda came on stage for a brief while. . . .
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http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=2&theme=&usrsess=1&id=229101The Statesman
Saturday, 1 November 2008
Bihari artistes on the line
Manoj Chaurasia
PATNA, Oct. 31: Bihar has now quietly begun to judicially "penalise" those supporting Mr Raj Thackeray's "hate campaign" towards Biharis ~ three of whom have paid with their lives for trying to seek employment opportunities in Mumbai in the recent violence.
Angry at his reported support for Mr Thackeray's ongoing campaigns against Biharis, the Bihar-Jharkhand Motion Pictures Association (BJMPA) has banned Bollywood actor Govinda in the twin states. Under this ban which has already come into force despite the actor clarifying his position on a TV news channel last evening, neither his new films will be released nor his old films be screened in any movie theatre in both Bihar and Jharkhand.
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Film insiders said the ban is likely to cost Govinda and his film producers dearly since Govinda, originally hailing from UP ~ another Hindi-speaking northern state in the firing line of Mr Thackeray's Sena ~ has huge fans and his films have a large viewership in Bihar and Jharkhand. Experts said many of Govinda's films have been box office hits and did tremendous business in the past while his soon-to-be released film Chal Chala Chal is being eagerly awaited by his fans who come from all age-groups.
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http://www.screenindia.com/news/Meltdown-blues/378875/Screen India
Meltdown blues
Ashish Mitra Posted: Oct 31, 2008 at 1122 hrs IST Global recession is taking its toll on Bollywood, too...
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Several projects, which were being eyed with enthusiasm till a month ago, aren’t being discussed anymore. Even corporates aren’t in a mood to sign actors or start fresh projects for some time at least. Mehra however disagrees, “All this will vary from entity to entity. Viewers will not come in large numbers to see a film. A pall of gloom will soon set in that will effect the whole industry. No new film announcements, no distribution deals and no signing of actors is likely to happen for some time at least. God only will help us out of the situation.”
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http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/32288Newstrack India
Bollywood actors 'gang up' to shoot for a forthcoming film
ANI Mumbai, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
Mumbai, Oct 30 (ANI): Bollywood actors 'gang up' to shoot for 'Loot', a forthcoming film that revolves around four ambitious people who, in a hurry to make a quick buck, team up to rob a person in Bangkok.
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Govinda, said that though the title of the movie is one with a negative meaning, the story spells a positive message.
"People feel that working hard is not a way out and they feel that finding a shortcut to make money is an easy way out. But the movie tells you that the happiness that it gives you when you work hard is incomparable," said Govinda.
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The film was completed in around a month's [time] and currently the cast is shooting for the songs. (ANI)
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http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=479146&sid=ENT&ssid=1Zee News October 28th, 2008 Govinda hopes to turn macho with a cosmetic surgery
Spicezee Bureau
Mumbai, Oct 27:
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The actor in his true candid manner said, “I’m thinking of going in for corrective surgery for my skin and face. Looks sell. And I need to look my best.”
Well, we could not agree more!
With the actor looking to switch from his current genre of acting from comedies to action, a cosmo surgery is the first step to get rid of the extra flab. With several projects live, the actor would be going for the life changing experience after he finishes current professional commitments.
“My friends have sweet-talked me into it. However, before the surgery, I have to complete my current assignments. Most are either on the verge of completion or release. I have seven releases in the next one year after which I want to come back with an entirely different look” he adds.
Lets just hope that a cosmetic surgery does wonders for our old boy Chi Chi.
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