Actor Adam Sandler dresses up as a princess when he reads fairytales to his kids at night.
he 42-year-old star is father to two daughters with his wife Jacqueline -- Sadie Madison, 3, and the 10-month-old Sunny Madeline.
Sandler reveals he entertains his kids by donning the attire of the lead in their bedtime fairytales.
Contactmusic quoted him as saying: "I often slip into costume as the lead character in whatever bedtime story I am reading. My daughters love Disney princesses."
Monday, September 7, 2009
Award a recognition for passion behind film: Prakash Raj
Actor Prakash Raaj, who won the National Award in the Best Actor category for his role in Priyadarshan's Tamil film Kanchivaram, said that the honour is a "recognition for passion" that went behind the movie.
"I am very elated. More elated for the fact that Kanchivaram is a Tamil film and it is a recognition for not only the film but the entire passion behind it," Raaj, who played a Left-leaning, debt-ridden weaver in the period drama, told PTI over phone from Karnataka.
An actor-producer known to essay his characters with ease, Raj said, "I am very very happy," on being adjudged the Best Actor for his role in the film, which also bagged the Best Film trophy at the 55th National Awards announced today.
A pupil from the school of noted Tamil film maker K Balachander, who also introduced Tamil film icons Rajnikant and Kamal Hassan, Raj made his debut as villain in the former's Duet and later acted in several of Balchander's films.
Having won the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Maniratnam-directed Iruvar (1998) which was believed to be a celluloid remake centered around the political stalwarts of Tamil Nadu -- AIADMK founder MGR and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Raaj has also acted along with Kamal Hassan in "Vasool Raja MBBS", a remake of Hindi film "Munnabhai MBBS". He played the arrogant Doctor's role played by Boman Irani in the Hindi version. He recently ventured into production with critically-accalaimed movies including "Mozhi", a tale of a deaf and mute girl and her tribulations.
"I am very elated. More elated for the fact that Kanchivaram is a Tamil film and it is a recognition for not only the film but the entire passion behind it," Raaj, who played a Left-leaning, debt-ridden weaver in the period drama, told PTI over phone from Karnataka.
An actor-producer known to essay his characters with ease, Raj said, "I am very very happy," on being adjudged the Best Actor for his role in the film, which also bagged the Best Film trophy at the 55th National Awards announced today.
A pupil from the school of noted Tamil film maker K Balachander, who also introduced Tamil film icons Rajnikant and Kamal Hassan, Raj made his debut as villain in the former's Duet and later acted in several of Balchander's films.
Having won the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Maniratnam-directed Iruvar (1998) which was believed to be a celluloid remake centered around the political stalwarts of Tamil Nadu -- AIADMK founder MGR and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Raaj has also acted along with Kamal Hassan in "Vasool Raja MBBS", a remake of Hindi film "Munnabhai MBBS". He played the arrogant Doctor's role played by Boman Irani in the Hindi version. He recently ventured into production with critically-accalaimed movies including "Mozhi", a tale of a deaf and mute girl and her tribulations.
This award proves all the naysayers wrong: Priyadarshan
Filmmaker Priyadarshan whose social drama Kanchivaram bagged two awards at the 55th National Awards including the nod for the Best Film, says that the recognition has proved his detractors wrong.
The filmmaker, who is known for his commercial superhits like Hera Pheri and Hungama, is delighted with his first national award.
"It has to feel great, because I am a commercial filmaker and it proves those wrong who though I could do nothing but comedies," the filmmaker said.
Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram a period drama revolving around the weaver community of the famous temple town in Tamil Nadu, also won for actor Prakash Raj, the National award for the Best Actor.
The movie, which was premiered last year at the Toronto International Film Festival, is set in the 1920s and revolves around the life of a weaver who finds himself in the middle of communist movement in the state.
The Malayalam director is also pleased about the fact that he beat off competition from none other than film legend Adoor Gopalakrishnan, also from Kerala, who won his seventh National Award, the Best Director nod for his film Naalu Penungal.
"Adoor is a legend and the fact that I will receive an award in the same ceremony itself is a thrilling thing. And to top it off I also beat him as a competitor, What could be better," says Priyadarshan who said that the awards came as a surprise.
"I was not surprised by Prakash's win, because he was superb in his role, but mine came as a bit of a surprise. I make films to make people laugh and this was a completely different film and I had my doubts whether it will pay off," said the director during a television interview.
Priyadarshan who was born in Thiruvanathapuram is a close friend of Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal who was a junior of his at college and both entered the film industry at the same time.
Their partnership has produced many cult films including, Chitram and Kilukkam.
The filmmaker, who is known for his commercial superhits like Hera Pheri and Hungama, is delighted with his first national award.
"It has to feel great, because I am a commercial filmaker and it proves those wrong who though I could do nothing but comedies," the filmmaker said.
Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram a period drama revolving around the weaver community of the famous temple town in Tamil Nadu, also won for actor Prakash Raj, the National award for the Best Actor.
The movie, which was premiered last year at the Toronto International Film Festival, is set in the 1920s and revolves around the life of a weaver who finds himself in the middle of communist movement in the state.
The Malayalam director is also pleased about the fact that he beat off competition from none other than film legend Adoor Gopalakrishnan, also from Kerala, who won his seventh National Award, the Best Director nod for his film Naalu Penungal.
"Adoor is a legend and the fact that I will receive an award in the same ceremony itself is a thrilling thing. And to top it off I also beat him as a competitor, What could be better," says Priyadarshan who said that the awards came as a surprise.
"I was not surprised by Prakash's win, because he was superb in his role, but mine came as a bit of a surprise. I make films to make people laugh and this was a completely different film and I had my doubts whether it will pay off," said the director during a television interview.
Priyadarshan who was born in Thiruvanathapuram is a close friend of Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal who was a junior of his at college and both entered the film industry at the same time.
Their partnership has produced many cult films including, Chitram and Kilukkam.
Belly up for Priyanka Chopra!
She was the unsung perfectionist of the film industry till it started taking a toll on her health. But playing 12 different roles in her next film was probably the last straw.
After several bouts of exhaustion that have led her in and out of hospital, Priyanka Chopra finally admits she needs to take care of herself now or risk a burnout.
"This film (What's Your Raashee?) has been very difficult for me personally. Doing so many things has been thoroughly wonderful but equally exhausting. I haven't been able to take care of myself and that's why I have been falling ill regularly. But now I'm doing quite fine," Priyanka told
But the pay-off has been learning many new skills, and topping the list is her new found love for bellydancing.
"I think belly dancing is one of the most sensual dance forms. I'm not a trained dancer, but it was good fun to learn," says Priyanka. But the masterstroke, feels the actor, was her decision to learn Gujarati -- all the 12 roles she plays are Gujarati girls.
"I had a Gujarati teacher on hand all through the shoot so I could deliver the dialogues with just the right accent as Gujaratis do!" Saru karyu.
After several bouts of exhaustion that have led her in and out of hospital, Priyanka Chopra finally admits she needs to take care of herself now or risk a burnout.
"This film (What's Your Raashee?) has been very difficult for me personally. Doing so many things has been thoroughly wonderful but equally exhausting. I haven't been able to take care of myself and that's why I have been falling ill regularly. But now I'm doing quite fine," Priyanka told
But the pay-off has been learning many new skills, and topping the list is her new found love for bellydancing.
"I think belly dancing is one of the most sensual dance forms. I'm not a trained dancer, but it was good fun to learn," says Priyanka. But the masterstroke, feels the actor, was her decision to learn Gujarati -- all the 12 roles she plays are Gujarati girls.
"I had a Gujarati teacher on hand all through the shoot so I could deliver the dialogues with just the right accent as Gujaratis do!" Saru karyu.
Kanchivaram wins best movie at National Film Awards
Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Tamil film Kanchivaram, a period drama about silk weavers of the south, was chosen as the best movie at the 55th National Film Awards announced here.
Tamil actor Prakash Raj beat off competition from Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to bag the Best Actor award for his role in Kanchivaram, which depicts the lives of silk weavers of Kanchipuram during the pre-Independence era.
Raj had earlier won the Best Supporting Actor award for his Iruvar in 1998 and also a special Jury Award in 2003.
Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has got the Best Director's award for his Malayalam film Naalu Pennungal. This will be his seventh national award.
He was named among the host of other winners of the National Film Awards announced for the year 2007 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting here today.
Actress Umashree has bagged the Best Actress award for her performance in Girish Kasaravalli's Kannada film Gulabi Talkies, which depicts the transformation of the people of a small fishing village after their exposure to colour television.
The Best Child Actor award has gone to Sharad Goyekar for his role in the Marathi film Tingya.
Actor Darshan Zariwala has won the best supporting actor award for his role in Feroz Abbas Khan's film Gandhi- My Father, which is the only Hindi film to bag two more awards for Best Screenplay for Khan and Special Jury award.
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De India bagged the national award in the Wholesome Entertainment Category, while Aamir Khan-directed Taare Zameen Par won the award in Family Welfare Category.
Playback singer Shankar Mahadevan won the award for the song Maa in the film Taare Zameen Par, while Prasoon Joshi won the award for the Best Lyrics for the same song.
Filmmaker Sai Paranjpe headed the jury for feature film category, documentary filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan chaired the jury for the non-film category and writer Namita Gokhale chaired the jury for best writing on Indian films.
The winners were selected from among 102 films and 106 non-feature films.
Sources in the ministry said though the list had been finalised last week, the announcement was deferred due to the death of Andhra Pradesh chief minister YSR Reddy.
Among other notable winners was Hindi film Frozen, which won the Indira Gandhi award for the Best Debutante Director for Shivajee Chandrabhushan. The film also won the best cinematography award.
Another Hindi film Dharm won the Nargis Dutt award for Best Feature Film on national integration. The film was directed by Bhavna Talwar and starred Pankaj Kapoor.
Foto (Hindi) won the Best Children's Film award, while Inimey Naangathaan (Tamil) won the Best Animation Film award.
Actress Shefali Shah won the Best Supporting Actress award for English film The Last Lear and Shreya Ghoshal won the Best Female Playback Singer award for the film Jab We Met. The movie also won the award for best choreography for the song Yeh Ishq Hai....
Om Shanti Om won the award for Best Art Direction. Malayalam film Naalu Pennungal won the Best Editing award.
Hindi film 1971 won the best audiography award and the Best Film in Hindi under the language specified in schedule VIII of the Constitution category.
In the same category, Bengali film Ballygunge Court won the best film award, while Gulabi Talkies was named the best Kannada film.
Ore Kadal won the Best Malayalam film, Nirop won the award for Best film in Marathi. Periyar got the award for Best film in Tamil, while The Last Lear won the award for the Best film in English.
Tamil actor Prakash Raj beat off competition from Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to bag the Best Actor award for his role in Kanchivaram, which depicts the lives of silk weavers of Kanchipuram during the pre-Independence era.
Raj had earlier won the Best Supporting Actor award for his Iruvar in 1998 and also a special Jury Award in 2003.
Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has got the Best Director's award for his Malayalam film Naalu Pennungal. This will be his seventh national award.
He was named among the host of other winners of the National Film Awards announced for the year 2007 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting here today.
Actress Umashree has bagged the Best Actress award for her performance in Girish Kasaravalli's Kannada film Gulabi Talkies, which depicts the transformation of the people of a small fishing village after their exposure to colour television.
The Best Child Actor award has gone to Sharad Goyekar for his role in the Marathi film Tingya.
Actor Darshan Zariwala has won the best supporting actor award for his role in Feroz Abbas Khan's film Gandhi- My Father, which is the only Hindi film to bag two more awards for Best Screenplay for Khan and Special Jury award.
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De India bagged the national award in the Wholesome Entertainment Category, while Aamir Khan-directed Taare Zameen Par won the award in Family Welfare Category.
Playback singer Shankar Mahadevan won the award for the song Maa in the film Taare Zameen Par, while Prasoon Joshi won the award for the Best Lyrics for the same song.
Filmmaker Sai Paranjpe headed the jury for feature film category, documentary filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan chaired the jury for the non-film category and writer Namita Gokhale chaired the jury for best writing on Indian films.
The winners were selected from among 102 films and 106 non-feature films.
Sources in the ministry said though the list had been finalised last week, the announcement was deferred due to the death of Andhra Pradesh chief minister YSR Reddy.
Among other notable winners was Hindi film Frozen, which won the Indira Gandhi award for the Best Debutante Director for Shivajee Chandrabhushan. The film also won the best cinematography award.
Another Hindi film Dharm won the Nargis Dutt award for Best Feature Film on national integration. The film was directed by Bhavna Talwar and starred Pankaj Kapoor.
Foto (Hindi) won the Best Children's Film award, while Inimey Naangathaan (Tamil) won the Best Animation Film award.
Actress Shefali Shah won the Best Supporting Actress award for English film The Last Lear and Shreya Ghoshal won the Best Female Playback Singer award for the film Jab We Met. The movie also won the award for best choreography for the song Yeh Ishq Hai....
Om Shanti Om won the award for Best Art Direction. Malayalam film Naalu Pennungal won the Best Editing award.
Hindi film 1971 won the best audiography award and the Best Film in Hindi under the language specified in schedule VIII of the Constitution category.
In the same category, Bengali film Ballygunge Court won the best film award, while Gulabi Talkies was named the best Kannada film.
Ore Kadal won the Best Malayalam film, Nirop won the award for Best film in Marathi. Periyar got the award for Best film in Tamil, while The Last Lear won the award for the Best film in English.
Emma Watson charms classmates with magic trick
'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson had magic tricks up her sleeves to charm her classmates on the first day of her college.
She showed how from a sitting position to magically raise yourself to standing without putting your hands on the ground, reports the Sun.
The 19-year-old beauty's friends apparently had a hearty laugh on seeing the trick.
Watson is pursuing a degree in Literature at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island.
She showed how from a sitting position to magically raise yourself to standing without putting your hands on the ground, reports the Sun.
The 19-year-old beauty's friends apparently had a hearty laugh on seeing the trick.
Watson is pursuing a degree in Literature at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sneha chills out with children!
Sneha, one of the most sought-after actresses in the South, made a bunch of kids happy when she happily spent a break in shooting to play bat and ball with them! Reportedly the actress was shooting for an important sequence for one of her upcoming movies at the YMCA grounds in Nandanam, Chennai.
During a break, the actress' attention was caught by a bunch of cricket-playing kids. She made their day by joining them for a few minutes, before she was called back to the shoot! The kids could hardly believe their luck and savoured every moment spent in the company of the beautiful actress!
During a break, the actress' attention was caught by a bunch of cricket-playing kids. She made their day by joining them for a few minutes, before she was called back to the shoot! The kids could hardly believe their luck and savoured every moment spent in the company of the beautiful actress!
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