Aamir Khan Father Tahir Hussain Passes away

Aamir Khan Father Tahir Hussain, well-known filmmaker, died of a massive heart attack here Tuesday morning, sources close to the family said.



He is survived by his wife and two sons, Aamir and Faisal, and two daughters, Farhat and Nikhat.



Hussain is known for producing hits like "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke" (1993) that starred son Aamir, "Dulha Bikta Hai" (1982), "Zakhmee" (1975), "Anamika" (1973) and "Caravan" (1971).



Brother of prominent writer-producer-director Nasir Hussain, Tahir Hussain produced around a dozen films though he wasn't as successful as his brother. The only film he directed was Tum Mere Ho starring son Aamir Khan but the film flopped.



In later years Tahir had a strained relationship with his son Aamir. Reportedly Aamir dissociated from his father when Hussain tried to raise finance for his film using Aamir's name. Tahir remarried and moved out with his second wife.



Family sources said Hussain died at Aamir Khan Residence Bandra. Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao are in the US for the Sundance Festival and are taking the first flight home. Hussain's grandson, Imran Khan, who made his debut with "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na", is in New Zealand and will also be coming back. Funeral hold on 3^rd Feb.-2010 Wednesday morning.

Source - http://movies.indiatimes.com/News/Aamir-Khans-father-passes-away-funeral-tomorrow/articleshow/5527568.cms

Arjun Rampal Wife Mehr Jesia Interview Best Supporting Actors Awards 2010

Arjun Rampal said that, “My National Award 2010 made my family emotional”

Bollywood Bold Actor Arjun Rampal, who has been declared the best supporting actor at the 56th National Film Awards for his performance in Director Abhishek Kapoor's "Rock On!” says that it was a very emotional moment for his family.

"It's a real honor and a wonderful feeling. It's a big one. It's a very emotional moment for everybody in my family. It was same for my friends and whole team of 'Rock On!' as well," Rampal told IANS.

Asked about Arjun Rampal Wife Mehr Jesia's reaction, he said, " I won't tell you whether she cried or not, but definitely she became very, very emotional."

The story of "Rock On!" is about five band stars as once-aspiring musicians who chucked up their dream of taking their band professional. But a chance reunion ten years later inspires them to consider returning for one last gig.

Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Luke Kenny played the lead roles in the film.

Rampal celebrated the occasion with the team of "Rock on!" at his house.

"We are going to party tonight at my house. We are going to start now, as a part of celebration," said Rampal.

The actor, who has recently opened up a restro-bar named LAP Lounge And Party in Delhi as joint venture with Restaurateur AD Singh, is going to celebrate there too, very soon.

"I am looking forward to celebrate in LAP soon," said Rampal.

Source - http://www.bollywood.com/my-national-award-made-my-family-emotional-arjun-rampal

Bollywood Awards 2010 for Aamir, Saif Ali Khan-Saifu, Rekha

Bollywood Bold Actor Aamir Khan has been selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award on the occasion of 60th Republic Day. The 44 year old actor has been riding high with the success of his Bollywood Hit Movie 3 Idiots which has broken all Box Office records to become the highest grosser in the history of Bollywood. Aamir's name has been doing the rounds ever since he impressed everyone with his directorial debut Taare Zameena Par.

Bollywood Diva of yesteryears Rekha and Chhote Nawab Saif Ali Khan-Saifu have been chose for the Padma Shri award. Interestingly Saif's father and legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi has also won the Padma Shri award in 1967. Others who won the Padma Shri include cricketer Virender Sehwag and badminton star Saina Nehwal.

Source - http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/aamir-padma-bhushan-250110.html