Big B’s teams up with Shankar
Amitabh Bachchan, will lend his distinct baritone to couplets by writer Prasoon Joshi's poetry and composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-loy's music. It will be performed live as part of Star India's Saath Hain Hum Uttarakhand initiative to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the flood-struck state.
The musical act, to be staged Aug 15 in Mumbai, will weave Joshi's event anthem — Mera Desh — into a song performance by acclaimed classical singer Shankar Mahadevan, and a poetic rendition by Amitabh. “The initiative is an opportunity for the Hindi film industry to stand by the very people who have showered us with unconditional love,” Big B said.
I won't be entering the TV industry because I don't think any young, busy actor will have time and commitment to give to TV. At least I don't have it at the present stage. I am doing a cameo in 24
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Film and TV actor Vikrant Massey is ready to make his debut as a host with a new TV show titled Yeh Hai Aashiqui. The show, which will go on air on Bindass, deals with love and relationships. As a host, Vikrant will highlight varied unconventional love stories which are considered as a taboo in the society.
Vikrant is said to have been excited to be a part of the show as he found the whole concept of of showcasing unique love stories very compelling, said a source.
Chris Brown may quit music after X
X might be rapper Chris Brown's last album as he is reportedly ready to quit music thereafter.
The 24-year-old is “tired of being famous” and wants to quit the industry because he is fed up of still hitting the headlines for the domestic violence altercation he had with ex-girlfriend Rihanna back in 2009.
“Don't worry mainstream America. After this X album, it'll probably be my last album,” Brown tweeted. “Being famous is amazing when it's for your music and talent. I'm tired of being famous for a mistake I made when I was 18. I'm cool and over it! (sic),” he further tweeted.