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Naseeruddin in new film on 9/11

By The Subcontinent Staff

Actor Naseeruddin Shah makes a strong appearance in the upcoming film "The Great New Wonderful" dealing with New York a year after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Shah, whose character is named Avit, plays a security guard along with fellow Indian actor Sharat Saxena (playing Satish). The movie's website describes them thus: "Avi and Satish (Naseerudin Shah, Sharat Saxena), immigrants, best friends and security guards, travel around the city casually observing contemporary America until dramatic events force them to re-evaluate their opposing perspectives."

Directed by Danny Leiner the film predominantly conveys this: "Shock can be a tricky thing. Sometimes our emotional response to horrific events can be hidden from us at first, only to appear after some time has passed."

The trailer of the movie shows two scenes feature Shah. In one scene he asks Saxena, "Smell that?" Saxena asks, "What? "Shah replies, "Fall is coming."

In another scene in an elevator, Shah tells actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Life is very short my friend, you should all know that by now."

Rekha's life is "an oasis of love"

By Subhash K. Jha

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Stunningly poised, Rekha is perched at a place in her life where very few celebrities have been. Neither age nor rage ever wrinkles her soul.

Exciting phase for Amitabh Bachchan

By Subhash K. Jha

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Looks like this is one of the most challenging years for Amitabh Bachchan. Even as "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" featuring him nears completion, he's already on to two other projects that feature him in never-before roles.

Rani deserves National Award for 'Black': Konkona SenSharma

By Subhash K. Jha

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Actress Konkona SenSharma, who is busy juggling dates for the producers queuing outside her doorstep, says she wouldn't mind losing the National Award to Rani Mukerji.

Cannes: fashion show or film festival?

By Rajal Pitroda

Indian media coverage from Cannes positioned the event as more of a fashion show than a film festival. So how important is India at Cannes? And what does the international community care about - the clothes or the cinema?

Rang de Basanti : only movie or a message?

A comprehensive and exciting new website about India's prolific movie world www.bollywoodcountry.com has been unveiled. Read much-read film writer Subhash K. Jha's musings here

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	June 14 , 2006
	June 14 , 2006