The week gone by witnessed the release of a Kapoor starrer [Shahid Kapoor], PHATA POSTER NIKLA HERO. And the coming week [midweek, actually!] will witness the release of yet another biggie that stars a Kapoor [Ranbir Kapoor], BESHARAM. Between these two films, a plethora of low cost films made into the cineplexes last Friday. Even though many of those sank without a trace, the only film that managed to garner some attention was WARNING.

Generally, whenever a biggie is slated for release, all films preceding it tend to get sidelined. In the case of BESHARAM, since the film is getting released on a Wednesday, all new releases have only 5 [five] days to prove their worth. With Reliance going all out to give BESHARAM a wide release, releasing it in a staggering 3600 screens [the prospects of the same will be discussed next week], the only film that managed to catch some attention was WARNING, but the overall business remained low.

It's the 'lull before the storm' kind of situation right now. With BESHARAM releasing on October 2, a national holiday, the cinegoers are but naturally geared up for this wholesome entertainer. Till then, it's GRAND MASTI [at single screens mainly] and THE LUNCHBOX [at plexes of urban centres] that are luring audience to theatres.

Bill Gates admits using `Control-Alt-Delete` for login was a mistake

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has confessed that setting 'Control-Alt-Delete' as a way to log in to Windows was a mistake.

According to Fox News, during a talk at Harvard, Gates said that there was an option to make a single button for such a command, but the IBM keyboard designer didn't want to give Microsoft one.

He said that something had to be done with the keyboard that was signaling to a very low level of software, to bring in the operating system one expects, instead of a funny piece of software that looks like a log in screen, and then listens to the password, adding that it was a mistake.

David Bradley, a designer of the original IBM PC, invented the ' Control-Alt-Delete' combo, the report said.

Bradley said that he may have invented it but it was Gates who made it famous.

He himself admitted that he did not know why they used the same command for log in, which was used to restart the computer, the report added.

After months of waiting, iPhone and Android users will soon be able to download the iconic messaging application: BlackBerry Messenger (BBM).

An official statement from BlackBerry, formerly known as RIM (Research in Motion), confirms that BBM will be available to download on Android and iPhone operating systems on September 21 and 22, respectively.

Formerly exclusive to BlackBerry, the app will be free to download in Google Play and the App Store. Every BBM user will have a unique PIN that maintains their privacy, so using phone numbers or email addresses to add new contacts will not be necessary.

BBM will be available as a free download for Android smartphones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. For iPhones running iOS 6 and iOS 7, BBM will become available for each market on the App Store from 12:01am local time.

“BBM is a very engaging messaging service that is simple to use, easy to personalise and has an immediacy that is necessary for mobile communications,” says Andrew Bocking, executive vice-president for BBM at BlackBerry.

“With more than one billion Android, iOS and BlackBerry smartphones in the market, and no dominant mobile messaging platform, this is absolutely the right time to bring BBM to Android and iPhone customers.”

In June, when the application was anticipated to be released on both operating systems, thousands of users were scammed by a bogus version of BBM. An application, called ‘blackberry messenger bbm,’ created by developer RIM, was available on Android’s Google Play store at the time.

Google eventually had it removed, but not before 100,000 Android users downloaded it.

Salman to launch Salman Khan Productions

Salman Khan is all set to take his mammoth stardom to another level. He will now launch his own production house 'Salman Khan Productions' with a remake of Subhash Ghai's Hero, the which had launched Jackie Shroff's career as a leading man.

With this project Salman would finally branch out into independent production house separate from the film produced by his two brothers.

Says a source, "Salman's brothers Sohail and Arbaaz have their own production houses. While Salman would remain closely associated with his brother's production, he would now launch his own production house 'Salman Khan Productions' with a remake of Hero. Salman secured the remake rights from his friend Subhash Ghai almost a year back and confided in him that he would start 'Salman Khan Productions' with Hero."

Salman has also asked Subhash Ghai to compose the music of the new-millennium Hero. And since Ghai cannot say no to Salman (nobody says no to Salman) he has agreed to officially turn composer. (A lot of Ghai's music in the past was ghost-composed by him).

It's reliably learnt that Ghai refused to part ways with the title Hero for Jackie's son Tiger's launch film. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala who's launching Tiger had to settle for the title Hero-panti.

Says a source close to the project, "The people behind Tiger's launch including his father Jackie, a close friend of Subhash Ghai, has earnestly requested for the title Hero. But Ghai had no choice but to turn Jackie down because he was committed to giving over the rights of Hero to Salman Khan. Salman told Subhash Ghai he wanted to start his own production house with a bang. He also confided in Ghai that he would launch Aditya Panscholi's son Sooraj and Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya in his home production."

Both the youngsters are currently undergoing rigorous training to start shooting for Hero.

Said Sooraj's proud father Aditya Panscholi, "We couldn't have hoped for a better launch for our son."

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Salman Khan Welcomes Bigg Boss 7 Contestants Posted by: youmajid
( Being Salman Fan ) September 16, 2013 in Bigg Boss 7, News The seventh season of the highly anticipated reality-drama series Bigg Boss finally aired last night, and opened to a billion viewers glued to their screens across the country. The shot opened to a dual graphic screen – the left side showed the reaper, leaving no doubt that way led to hell; the right side showed an angel suspended mid-air, leading the way to heaven. Enough said about the graphics. The viewer then go to the see the stage, which created to complement the opening graphics and the overall theme of this year’s ‘Bigg Boss’ – Heaven and Hell. Though a lot smaller than the last season’s, the stage this time amanged to be big enough for Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’ entry. The superstar showed his hellish side after walking through staged flames. and pausing to say the famous lines – “Hum tum mein itne ched karenge, ki confuse ho jaoge ke …” from the mega-hit ‘Dabangg’. Sitting behind a mirror, the camera moved one side to show his angelic side and on the other, a darker version. The set-up was replete with dancing ‘angels’ from Hell and Heaven, flames, stars, and whathaveyou. The opening episode, as always, had the viewers eager to know who the 15 contestants willing to stay in the Bigg Boss house for 104 days under 74 cameras, were. In case you missed it on television, it’s all here. Tanishaa Mukerji: After her own opening performance amongst dressy dancers and suspension cables, entered Tanishaa Mukerji, Kajol’s sister and daughter of noted actors Shomu and Tanuja Mukherjee. After a barely there Bollywood career, Tanishaa entered Bigg Boss after reportedly having many-a-discussions with her star ‘parivaar’. Facebookers are calling this her ‘last chance’. Hmm.. VJ Andy: After a successful stint on Channel V’s ‘Dare to Date, VJ Andy is back to thrill. Wit, humour and sarcasm with expressions galore is how he plans to entertain. Salman Khan in, fact commented that he may be here replacing last season’s Imam Siddique. Fans on Facebook seems to agree too with comments like “he’s so funny like Imam”, “Imam part 2″, and one person even ‘hoping’ he won’t repeat what Imam did. Andy along with Tanishaa were made to pair for what Salman called ‘JJ’, short for ‘Jallad Jodi’. Their task – to choose who goes to hell’s side or heaven’s, in the Bigg Boss house. Hell’s side had Indian style toilets and other such amenities from an age when technology was missing, while heaven’s side was the exact opposite. Pratyusha Banerjee: Pratyusha’s claim to fame was playing the role of ‘Anandi’ in the daily soap ‘Balika Vadhu’. She later quit the show which was reason for a lot of controversy. Gauhar Khan: With her own reality TV show on UTV Bindaas called ‘Khan Sisters’, and an item song ‘Jhalla Walla’ in ‘Ishaqzaade’, it was hard to not see the fiesty wannabe actress in the Bigg Boss house. Apurva and Shilpa Agnihotri: This TV star couple went underground for quite a while only to emerge on-screen last evening. They were in the news recently for allegedly havign tested positive for drugs at a rave party. Kamya Punjabi: Kamya has played the roles of popular vamps on television including OK’s ‘Do Dil Ek Jaan’, which she quit to come to Bigg Boss. Hazel Keech: Hazel was last spotted in Salman’s and Kareena’s ‘Bodyguard’. Salman was spotted pulling her leg suggesting she was overweight and in quite a bit of need to learn Hindi. Rajat Rawail: Rajat’s acquaintance with Salman guaranteed him a spot on the show. He apparently produced Salman’s film ‘Ready’ and was, in fact, even a part of ‘Bodyguard’. Ratan Rajput: Ratan starred in the hit soap ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’ and was also spotted on Swayamvar’s Season three where she chose a partner, but didn’t marry. Kushal Tandon: Kushal was seen on Nach Baliye 5 with his girlfriend Elena Boev. The couple has reportedly quit the relationship. Kushal also starred in ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’. Elli Avram: This Swede is new to Bollywood and her first movie includes Mickey Virus, opposite Manish Paul slated for release soon. Sangram Singh: A familiar face, this Haryana-bred body builder jatt is Payal Rohatgi’s live-in boyfriend, and has worked in Bigg Toss, Survivor India, and Sach Ka Saamna. Armaan Kohli: Armaan stands out for his role in ‘Jaani Dushman – Ek Anokhi Kahaaani’, which didn’t lead him to steady acting career. Anita Advani: Her claim to fame? She was Rajesh Khanna’s live-in partner, for many years. She was in the news not only for her association to the legendary actor but also after she was refused any settlement money by Dimple Kapadia, who married Rajesh Khanna in ’73. There are reports of even Manisha Koirala joining the Bigg Boss house. This might be a refreshing change for the actress who recently battled cancer and survived. Did we mention that Akshay Kumar also managed to stop by and promote his similar sounding movie ‘Boss’. He did, and even danced and sang a song from his movie. The singing won’t be missed but he sure did light up the stage. Do we really think Andy is the next Imam? Or is it just the similarity in dressing and an outgoing personality? Will Apurva and Shilpa Agnihotri be able to last long in the house after staying on different sides? Will Gauhar Khan end up fighting with Shilpa considering one’s fiesty and the other thinks she’s cat’s whiskers? Will Tanishaa or for that matter Andy give the Bigg boss house it’s first TRP-laden fight? Will Ratan only make it to the sidelines or there more to her petite frame? What are your predictions for the next epidose? Are you happy with the contestants? Let us know. -