King of Pop Michael Jackson has landed the top spot on Forbes’ 10th annual ranking of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities.
Although Jackson never got a slot on Forbes’ annual Celebrity 100 list during his life, he earned more than any other star in the past year, apart from Oprah Winfrey.
Not only did he grace the top spot with a whopping 275 million dollars, he out-earned the other 12 stars on the list combined.
Cultural icon Elvis Presley came in second. The King of Rock n’ Roll’s estate pulled down 60 million dollars in the 12-month period.
Lord of the Rings author J.R.R Tolkien took the third spot.
Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, and John Lennon came in at the fourth and fifth spot, respectively.
THE 10 TOP EARNERS:-
1.Michael Jackson 2.Elvis Presley 3.J.R.R. Tolkien 4.Charles Schulz 5.John Lennon 6.Stieg Larsson 7.Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) 8.Albert Einstein 9.George Steinbrenner 10.Richard Rodgers (ANI)
Today Aparna Sen turns 65 who born on 25 October, 1945 in Kolkata, is a critically acclaimed Indian filmmaker, script writer, and actress. She is the winner of three National Film Awards and eight international film festival awards.
BIOGRAPHY:-
Aparna Sen was born in Calcutta to a Bengali family, originally from East Bengal. Her father is the veteran critic and film-maker Chidananda Dasgupta. Her mother Supriya Dasgupta is the cousin of renowned Bengali poet Jibanananda Das. She spent her childhood in Hazaribagh and Kolkata and had her schooling initially in South Point and later mostly in Modern High School for Girls, Kolkata.
She studied her B.A. English honors in Presidency College, Calcutta but did not complete the degree.
HER CAREER:-
Sen made her film debut at the age of 16, when she played the role of Mrinmoyee in the Samapti portion of the 1961 film Teen Kanya (Three Daughters) directed by Satyajit Ray (who was a long time friend of her father's). She then studied at Kolkata's Presidency College.
Later in life she would work with Satyajit Ray in several of his films, including the short Pikoo (1981) where she played the role of an adulterous wife and mother.
In 1965, Sen resumed her film career in Mrinal Sen's Akash whicKusum h was later remade into a Hindi film Manzil starring Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee.Later she also brought out the different nuances of a widow in SenMahaprithibi'. From then until the end of the 1970s, she worked steadily in the Bengali film industry, as leading heroine of the time. She acted in a number of Hindi films as well during this time including Imaan Dharam (1977) with Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar and Rekha. Aparna Sen was equally successful in the mainstream Bengali films.Her chemistry both with Soumitra Chatterjee in films such as Basanta Bilap, Baksa Badal, Chutir Fande were loved as much as her films with Uttam Kumar in Joy Jayanti, Alor Thikana etc.
In 1969, Sen appeared in The Guru, an English-language feature by Merchant Ivory Productions. She would make two more films with Merchant-Ivory, Bombay Talkie (1970), and Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures (1978).
In 2009, Sen appeared with Sharmila Tagore and Rahul Bose in Annirudh Roy-Chowdhary's Bengali film Antaheen. The film went on to win four National Awards.
AS A DIRECTOR:-
In 1981, Sen made her debut as a film director with 36 Chowringhee Lane. She also wrote its screenplay. The film, about an aged Anglo-Indian teacher living in Calcutta, won positive reviews from critics. For her debut feature, Sen won the Best Director award at the Indian National Film Awards. 36 Chowringhee Lane also won the Grand Prix (the Golden Eagle) at the Manila International Film Festival.
She followed up this early success with several other films, notably Paroma (1984), Sati (1989) and Yugant (1995). These examined the feminine condition in modern-day India from different perspectives. She also starred in Unishe April (1994), the film by Bengali cinema's Rituparno Ghosh.
Aparna's next directorial effort Paromitar Ek Din (2000) was a critical hit and recalled the success of her first film. The film explored the relationship between a divorced woman (Rituparna Sengupta) and her mother-in-law, played by Aparna herself. It won a number of awards on the international festival circuit.
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), was a love story set against the harsh backdrop of Hindu-Muslim sectarian violence in India. The film won a National Film Award for Sen's direction, and an acting award for Konkona Sen Sharma, the director's daughter. The film won more awards at the Locarno, Hawaii and Manila film festivals.
15, Park Avenue (2005) starred her daughter and the actors Shabana Azmi, Dhritiman Chaterji, Waheeda Rehman, Rahul Bose and Soumitra Chatterjee. The film deals with a girl (Konkona Sen Sharma) who is a schizophrenic and her relations with her elder stepsister, played by Shabana Azmi.
Her next film named "The Japanese Wife" (2010), stars Raima Sen, Rahul Bose and Chigusa Takaku. This film focuses on two women and is based on a short story by West Bengal author Kunal Basu.
Aparna has made selective films and in the last 28 years, she has made only seven films.
In 2009, Sen announced her next Bengali film Iti Mrinalini, which stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Aparna Sen, Rajat Kapoor, Koushik Sen, and Priyanshu Chatterjee. Sen's last Bengali film was Paromitar Ek Din (2000). First-time screenwriter Ranjan Ghosh[3] has co-authored Iti Mrinalini. Incidentally this is the first time that Aparna Sen has collaborated with any film writer or become attached to the curriculum of a film institute. The screenplay of Iti Mrinalini was an assignment in the Screenwriting syllabus at the Mumbai-based film school Whistling Woods International. This was the first time in Indian screenwriting that any assigned screenplay of any Indian film institute has actually been filmed. The film is in post-production and is slated for release in mid 2010.
PERSONAL LIFE:-
Sen has been married three times. Her first marriage, to Sanjay Sen, was when she was quite young. Her second husband was the science writer and journalist, Mukul Sharma. They later divorced amicably. Sen is presently married to Kalyan Ray, an author and professor of English who teaches at County College of Morris in Randolph, New Jersey, in the United States. She has two daughters, Kamalini and Konkona—who is also an actress—and two grandchildren.
Selena Gomez was among the performers at Justin Timberlake & Friends Concert a Special Evening Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children in Las Vegas for charitable endeavors situated in Sin City.
Joined by her bandmates, the "Wizards of Waverly Place" sweetie was found wearing a dazzling silver mini dress before taking the stage at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino fundraiser.
With host Justin Timberlake, as well as Christina Aguilera and T-Pain, among the other acts, the concert coincided with the "Sexy Back" singer's annual Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament.
Tweeting her appreciation over being included in the weekend charity event, Selena happily wrote, "Ahhh Vegas was amazing! Thank you so much Justin for letting me be apart of your charity!"
Today is birthday of "Chaiyya Chaiyya" lady, MalaikaArora who born to a Punjabi father, Anil Arora, and a Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp. She has a younger sister, Amrita Arora. Malaika schooled at Swami Vivekananda School in Mumbai.
She is married to actor Arbaaz Khan, who is Salman Khan’s brother. They have a son Arhaan. She has been a VJ on MTV and continues to be a sought-after model. Malaika recently did an item number in Dabangg, which got the entire nation dancing to the tunes of 'Munni Badnaam Hui!'
FAMILY BACKGROUND:- Sister(s): Amrita Arora Spouse: Arbaaz Khan Son: Arhaan
FILM BACKGROUND:- Debut Film: Aaja Meri Jaan Famous Movies: Kaal, The Hero, Kaante, Maa Tujhhe Salaam, Indian, Bichhoo, Dil Se, Aaja Meri Jaan Latest Movies: Kaal
After ending another good week, Audrina Patridge was seen in Beverly Hills with toned and healthy look.
The former "Hills" hottie packed in a workout to go with her now-regular stop at the studio to practice her steps with "Dancing with the Stars" partner Tony Dovolani.
And while the DWTS gig is definitely hard work, Audrina seems to be enjoying the experience, as she tweeted, "Had so much fun today!!!... Can't wait for monday:)"
Echoing similar sentiments, Tony posted a message of Miss Patridge's page reading: "@Audrinapatridge and I have been working our tales off somehow she still manages to look good ! I don't know it must be a woman thing".
Be sure to tune into ABC on Monday night (October 25) to watch Audrina and Tony compete with the remaining duos on "Dancing with the Stars"!
Today bollywood famous comedian, script and dialogue actor Kader Khan turns 73 who born in circa 1937 in Pishin (Pakistan).
EARLY LIFE:-
Kader Khan is an ethnic Pashtun. He is originally from Pishin, which is in the Balochistan province of Pakistan and from Kakar tribe. Kakar tribe is one of the famous tribes of pashtuns residing in Balochistan. Kader Khan was originally a lecturer in a engineering college in Mumbai. On the annual day function of the college Kader Khan took part in a play. Dilip Kmar, present at the event, was so impressed by his acting that he signed him for his next film.
CAREER:-
He has acted in over 300 films in the Hindi & Urdu languages, and has written dialogue for over 1,000 Indian films, from the 1970s up to the turn of the 21st century. He is most popularly recognized for working with comedian actor Govinda in comedic films by director David Dhawan. He has also worked side by side with other comedic legends like Shakti Kapoor and Johnny Lever in over 300 films. He played a large variety of parts in films like a supporting role of a father, uncle, brother, relative, the main villain or the side villain, guest actor and comedian.
Khan is said to be as responsible for Amitabh Bachchan's success as a Bollywood icon as writer duo Salim-Javed. He wrote many memorable dialogues for Amitabh's films, including Mr. Natwarlal, Amar Akbar Anthony, Agneepath, Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Laawaris and Naseeb, which were huge hits at the box office.
He recently appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Lucky (2006) and Family: Ties of Blood (2006). He had also starred in his own comedy television series titled Hasna Mat, which aired on Star Plus.
Kader Khan is reportedly writing a sequel to the famous Aamir Khan - Salman Khan comedy Andaaz Apna Apna. Pre-production is scheduled to begin in September 2009 in Mumbai's Film City studio.
PERSONAL LIFE:-
He lives in Mumbai, the home of the Indian film industry. His son Sarfaraz Khan has also acted in some films.
Kim Kardashian will be getting a sexy diamond for her 30th birthday. But it isn’t an engagement ring!
The sexy socialite — who recently split from boyfriend Miles Austin — celebrates the milestone birthday today, October 21.
And according to RadarOnline, Kim will be getting a pair of huge diamond earrings as a surprise gift. She’s definitely going to be excited about.
“She’s going to love the earrings, they’re gorgeous,” a source said.
Meanwhile, sources close to Kim insist her other ex-boyfriend, Reggie Bush, won’t be at the star’s birthday bash — despite recent rumors of a reconciliation.
“Reggie is 100 percent not invited to the party,” a source said.
“As much as she would want Reggie to share in her birthday celebration, it would become a talking point, plus he is injured, so it was decided they would mark the occasion at another time.”
Kim told recently that she thinks turning 30 will be “nerve-wrecking” even though she is proud of her achievements so far.
“It’s nerve-wracking because now when someone says ‘How old are you?’ I have to say 30,” she confessed.
“It scares me a little bit. But I do feel accomplished, and I feel like I’ve gotten a lot done before 30. I feel good!”
Today Shammi Kapoor turns 79 who born on 21 October 1931,in a Punjabi Khatri family is an Indian film actor and director.
He was born with the given name Shamsher Raj Kapoor in Mumbai to film and theatre actor Prithviraj Kapoor. Shammi was the second of three sons born to Prithviraj (the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor), all of whom were, like their father, successful Bollywood actors. Though he was born in Mumbai, he spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films. It was in Kolkata only that he did his Montessory and Kindergarten. After coming back to Mumbai, he first went to St. Joseph's Convent (Wadala) and then, to Don Bosco School. Shammi Kapoor finished his schooling from New Era School, at Hughes Road.
EARLY LIFE:-
Shammi Kapoor had a short stint at the Ruia College, after which he joined his father’s theatrical company "Prithvi Theatres". He entered the world of cinema in 1948, as a junior artiste, at a salary of Rs.50 per month. Kapoor stayed with Prithvi Theatres for the next four years and collected his last paycheck, being Rs.300, in the year 1952. He made his debut in Bollywood in the year 1953, when the film Jeevan Jyoti was released. It was directed by Mr. Mahesh Kaul and Chand Usmani was Kapoor’s first heroine.
HIS CAREER IN FILM INDUSTRY:-
Kapoor started out with serious roles but with Filmistan's Nasir Hussain directed Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) opposite Ameeta and Dil Deke Dekho (1959) with Asha Parekh, he attained the image of a light hearted stylish playboy. With Junglee (1961) his new image was cemented and subsequent films were all in this genre. He particularly chose Mohammed Rafi as his playback voice. Though in his early career he had often played second fiddle to established heroines like Madhubala in films such as Rail Ka Dibba (1953), producers now loved pairing Shammi with new heroines, but only four became huge stars: Asha Parekh, Sadhna, Saira Banu, and Sharmila Tagore.f all his heroines, he said that Sharmila Tagore, Rajshree, and Asha Parekh were easy to work with.He and Asha Parekh were paired together in four films, the most successful being the murder mystery Teesri Manzil (1966).
During first half of the 1960s, Kapoor was seen in successful films like Professor, Char Dil Char Rahen, Raat ke Raahi, Dil Tera Diwana, ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, Bluff Master, Janwar and Rajkumar. Although nominated before, in 1968, he received the first Filmfare Best Actor award of his career for the film Bramhachari.
At the peak of his career, Shammi Kapoor - tall, athletic, lively, fair complexioned, green-eyed and with handsome features- was a heartthrob and his good looks and physique complemented his image.
In the 1970s, Kapoor’s weight problem proved an obstacle in his path of success and ended his career as a romantic hero. One of his last hits, in which he played the lead role, was Andaz (1971). With time, he moved to carecter roles and acted in films like Zameer, Hero and Vidhaata. In 1974, he donned the hat of a director and made Manoranjan, a film based on Irma La Douce. Two years later, he made Bandalbaaz (1976). However, both the films failed to create magic at the box office. His last appearance, as a character actor, was in the delayed 2006 film, Sandwich.Recently he has decided to act with Ranbir Kapoor, the grandson/great-nephew of his brother Raj Kapoor, in Imitiaz Ali's next movie.
PERSONAL LIFE:-
Shammi Kapoor met Geeta Bali in the year 1955, during the shooting of the film ‘Rangeen Raaten’, in which he was the main lead and she played a cameo. They fell in love, but since she was a year older to him and had acted with his elder brother and father, they were skeptical. Four months after they first met, they decided to get married. Shammi and Geeta went to Banganga Temples, near Napean Sea Road of Mumbai, and got married, with Hari Walia as the sole witness. It was only after the marriage that they informed their parents.
The couple lived a life of bliss in the coming years and had a son the following year. Aditya Raj Kapoor was born on 1 July 1956, at Shirodkar's Hospital, Mumbai. Five years later, in 1961, they had another child. This time, it was a daughter, Kanchan. Tragedy struck the Kapoor family during the filming of Teesri Manzil (1966) and Geeta died of small pox leaving him with two small children. It led to a failed romance with Mumtaz, his co-star from Brahmchari (1968).
In 1969, he married his second wife Neela Devi Gohil from the Royal Family of Bhavnagar in Gujarat , and his significant weight gain ended his career as a romantic hero in the early 1970s, with Andaz (1971) being one of his last hits. He turned into a successful supporting actor in the 70's, playing Saira Banu's father in Zameer (1975), when he had been her leading man a decade earlier in Junglee (1961) and Bluff Master (1964) and playing Amitabh Bachchan's foster father in Parvarish. He also directed Manoranjan (1974) a copy of Irma La Douce and in which he played a supporting role himself and Bandalbaaz (1976), but neither were successful. In the 1980s and 1990s, he continued to play supporting roles in many films and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Vidhaata (1982). He eventually cut down on film appearances by the late 1990s and early 2000s and made his last appearance in the delayed 2006 release Sandwich.
Shammi Kapoor is one of the leading internet users in India. He is the founder and chairman of Internet Users Community of India (IUCI). Apart from that, he has also played a major role in setting up internet organizations like the Ethical Hackers Association. Kapoor also maintains a website dedicated to the ‘Kapoor family’. In 2006, he told interviewers that he goes to dialysis three times a week. Even that has failed to depress him. Rather, he is thankful to God for giving him so much.
Bollywood action hero, Akshay Kumar with hot Aishwarya Rai will be seen in a new movie "Action Replayy". In the movie Akshay will be seen driving an Impala, and the two of them will be interacting with their fans and educating them on the art of wooing a girl while on a drive.
Akshay has been seen in a retro avatar. The idea for the drive was given by Akshay, Aishwarya and producer Vipul Shah as they felt that this would be the most appealing thing to the audiences.
While speaking to the media, Vipul said “We felt that the charm of retro can’t be conveyed convincingly in mere words or visuals. It would make a bigger impact if we show it to the people.”
Vipul added “In our film, I also used an open convertible Dodge Impala in bright red. So we just might bring it back as its colour will add significantly to the overall impact of Akshay and Aishwarya’s drive,”.
Speaking about Aishwarya, Vipul said, “I think this entire ‘Diva’ thing attached to Ash is just a media perceived image. She is very simple and down to earth”
Vipul also told us that even though Aishwarya Rai was considered to be the most beautiful woman, she remains untouched by all the success and glory, and is just as simple as she first started.
