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Subhash K Jha, in a new installment of the This Day That Year series, looks at Rajiv Rai’s Asambhav (Impossible), 23 July 2004, starring Arjun Rampal, Naseeruddin Shah and Priyanka Chopra.

It may take you a while to figure out why the film is called Asambhav. Out of the blue—or is it purple? — In the second half, the mystery is solved when the 60-plus Indian high commissioner to Switzerland (Sharat Saxena) catches hold of a severely underdressed, suspiciously underage staffer and smooches her torridly in full camera view…all 6 or 7 of them. We’re counting the number of cameras, not the smooches.

Rajiv Rai is in many ways the guru of hi-tech potboilers in Hindi. He shoots this gun-gals-gizmo film on international terrorism with a multitude of cameras. Often, we get split-screen views of the conflict at hand with different cameras capturing the characters at different places simultaneously as they...

The American Cancer Society's Giants of Science gala on October 14 at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will honor global ambassador and jewelry designer, Simone I. Smith, and six American Cancer Society-funded researchers from UCLA, City of Hope, and the California Institute of Technology whose work contributes to raise funds for the Society’s groundbreaking research programs.

American Cancer Society Giants Of Science Gala

The American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest not-for-profit investor in cancer research, second only to the federal government. Since 1946, it has funded more than $4.3 billion in cancer research, including the early work of 47 Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Nationally, the Society currently funds 732 grants for more than $390 million, 95 of those – totaling almost $48 million – in California, including almost $21 million at five Los Angeles County institutions.

Giants of Science honors current research grant recipients whose work has been selected by a national committee for commendation and...

With stars like Akshay Kumar and John Abraham on board, there is bound to be some breathtaking action in Eros International.s Desi Boyz also starring Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh.For a song sequence in the .dramedy. the two actors put themselves at a huge risk and shot a helicopter scene without a harness .In attempt to make the shot look even more realistic ,Akshay and John decided to shoot for the title track without a harness as it would show against their white clothes. Shot over a crowded city near a helipad under the guidance of stunt coordinator.Mahendra Varma, the expensive shot involves the lead actors standing against the open door of the chopper minus any strapping Confirming the news producer Krishika Lulla of Eros International says, .They were at a height of about 30 floors. Rohit (Dhawan) was a super stressed director but Akki and John were...

Akshay Kumar and John Abraham have performed an aerial stunt together for their latest film. Director Rohit Dhawan called on the stars to jump out of a plane for the title song sequence of Desi Boyz. A source told The Times of India: "He was worried for his actors because of the risk involved! He didn't know how to tell the two actors but Akshay heard about it and immediately wanted to do it as he loves action. "John too loves action and wanted to give it a try. Fortunately it was done in a single take - that too the actors shot without harness. "It was an expensive shoot and the shot taken on a creative call. The entire sequence was shot over Bangkok city near the helipad. Mahendra Varma has directed (more)...

Producer Bhushan Kumar has roped in Thai action director, Seelum Pradit for the Salman Khan starrer Ready, which is being made under the T-Series banner.The Thai action team spearheaded by Pradit are working along with Indian action director Mahendra Verma. According to a source, the Thai Action Team are experts in rigging, flying effects and high end stunts. Pradit has also worked on the Thumps Up ads.Kumar said, "I was always looking for a script which has everything and I found that in Ready. The film has lots of humor, there are ...

Bhushan Kumar's Ready promises action and entertainment like never before. The makers have roped in world renowned Thai action director Mr. Seelum Pradit aka Nung who has earned laurels internationally thanks to his work in Mountain Tiger, Treasure Island, Rescue Dawn, The Magnificient Five and Marine 2 to work on the film starring superstar Salman Khan. Along with Indian action director Mahendra Verma the Thai action team, spearheaded by Seelum Pradit, are working towards...

Bhushan Kumar's Ready promises action and entertainment like never before. The makers have roped in renowned Thai Action Director Seelum Pradit Aka Nung who has earned laurels internationally thanks to his work in Mountain Tiger, Treasure Island, Rescue Dawn, The Magnificent Five and Marine 2 to work on the film starring superstar Salman Khan. Along with Indian action director Mahendra Verma, the Thai Action Team spearheaded by Seelum Pradit are working towards achieving international levels of action sequences. Says a source, "The Thai Action Team are experts in rigging, flying effects and High End stunts. They also understand the Indian sensibilities and the kind of action that would appeal to our masses since Pradit has also worked on the Thumps Up ads. Salman's fans are in for a treat since they will witness him in a unique action avatar on par international standards" Adds producer Bhushan Kumar, "I was always...

Bhushan Kumar's Ready promises action and entertainment like never before. The makers have roped in renowned Thai Action Director Seelum Pradit Aka Nung who has earned laurels internationally thanks to his work in Mountain Tiger, Treasure Island, Rescue Dawn, The Magnificent Five and Marine 2 to work on the film starring superstar Salman Khan. Along with Indian action director Mahendra Verma, the Thai Action Team spearheaded by Seelum Pradit are working towards achieving international levels of action sequences. Says a source, "The Thai Action Team are experts in rigging, flying effects and High End stunts. They also understand the Indian sensibilities and the kind of action that would appeal to our masses since Pradit has also worked on the Thumps Up ads. Salman's fans are in for a treat since they will witness him in a unique action avatar on par international standards" Adds producer Bhushan Kumar, "I was always...

Bhushan Kumar's Ready promises action and entertainment like never before. The makers have roped in world renowned Thai action director Mr. Seelum Pradit aka Nung who has earned laurels internationally thanks to his work in Mountain Tiger, Treasure Island, Rescue Dawn, The Magnificient Five and Marine 2 to work on the film starring superstar Salman Khan. Along with Indian action director Mahendra Verma the Thai action team, spearheaded by Seelum Pradit, are working towards...

Bhushan Kumar.s Ready promises action and entertainment like never before.The makers have roped in renowned Thai Action Director Mr.Seelum Pradit aka Nung who has earned laurels internationally thanks to his work in Mountain Tiger,Treasure Island, Rescue Dawn ,The Magnificient Five and Marine 2 to work on the film starring superstar Salman Khan  .Along with Indian action director Mahendra Verma the Thai Action Team spearheaded by Seelum Pradit are working towards achieving international levels of action sequences.Says a source .The Thai Action Team are experts in rigging, flying effects and High End stunts. They also understand the Indian sensibilities and the kind of action that would appeal to our masses since Pradit has also worked on the Thumps Up ads.Salman fans are in for a treat since they will witness him in a unique action avatar on par international standards.Adds Bhushan Kumar " I was...