After an 8-month sabbatical, the irrepressible David Dhawan is back in the swing of things. Says the rejuvenated director, "The layoff has done me good. I needed the break from direction, yaar! It's not as if I was sitting idle at home. I was a judge on a dance show. That, I enjoyed thoroughly. I was finalizing the scripts for my next two films and spending time with my family." He intends to direct two films this year.
"The first would be for my friend Vashu Bhagnani with my dear friend Govinda in the lead. It'll be an out-and-out David-Govinda dhamaka, the kind audiences will expect from us. This would be my sixth film with Vashu, can you believe it? We still continue to believe in each other! We're looking for a dhamaal title for this film. But my next Hook Ya Crook written by Rensil D'Silva is a complete departure from everything I've done so far."
David's film for Vashu pairs Govinda with Lara Dutta once again after Ravi Chopra's Pappu Pass Ho Gaya. The film will also star Riteish Deshmukh. While the Vashu project takes him into familiar territory David has decided on a completely new team for Hook Ya Crook. "Rensil wrote the full script for me immediately after Rang De Basanti. He's an amazing writer. His film for me is unbelievable. I've decided on John Abraham for the lead. One more major leading man has to be selected. This is darkish film with violence in it. But nothing that would make audiences alarmed, 'Arrey yeh David Dhawan ko kya ho gaya?'
David's son Rohit is also ready to turn director this year. "In a couple of months, Rohit will ready with his project. I'll most probably be producing the film along with a corporate house." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:39 pm
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By a quirk of fate, two of the films being released this week are about the isolation of an individual on the basis of his religious and cultural beliefs. The Shaurya leading man Rahul Bose calls it a "happy coincidence".
Says Rahul, "Shaurya is about discrimination. It's absolutely fantastic that Shaurya is coming alongside Khuda Ke Liye. I wish they had come one after another so that the message would've lingered. Maybe audiences will see one and go to the other. But I'm definitely catching Khuda Ke Liye."
On Thursday night, Rahul plays the consummate star at the premiere of Shaurya in Mumbai. "Ha ha. I'd play the consummate star if I was one. Since I'm a working-class actor, I'll just stick to acting. Premieres disturb me deeply. The audience has no respect for the film. It's all about the who's who. For my sanity, I'll step out and chat up with my director Samar Khan. After films are over, the director and actor lose touch. It's a very important film for Samar. As for me, my career is so insignificant in the larger scheme of things. Shaurya won't change me into a superstar."
Shaurya is one of the Rahul's rare films in Hindi. "But there are lots of dialogues in the English language. But I speak more Hindi than the other major characters. This is a fairly good week to release Shaurya. Next week, we'll again be sandwiched between two biggies." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:38 pm
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The plot as they say thickens. Raj Thackeray, whose certain politically-laden remarks on Amitabh Bachchan sparked off parochial unrest in Mumbai, met up with Ram Gopal Varma on Tuesday and even watched a part of the film.
Says a source close to Ram Gopal Varma, "Raj and Ramu have been friends for some time now. In fact, when Sarkar based on Bal Tackeray's life was made it was Raj who co-ordinated between Ramu and the Shiv Sena supremo. Raj is very keenly interested movies. So when after chatting up, Ramu asked Raj if he wanted to watch some of Sarkar Raaj, Raj readily agreed. He watched about thirty minutes of the film and apparently loved it."
Raj Thackeray was amused to see one of the actors in Sarkar Raaj resembled him.
Says the source, "Yes, one of the actors does resemble Raj. But his role is not modeled on Raj Thackeray." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 3 Apr 2008 | 11:09 am
London (ANI): Former Wonderbra model, Eva Herzigova is not quite brilliant, when it comes to kitchen. The 35-year-old mother of one has confessed that she"s not quite dexterous as far as cooking is concerned. "The last time I cooked was on Christmas Day three years ago," the Daily Express quoted her, ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:56 am
New York (ANI): Kate Hudson is house-hunting in New York, in the hope of moving in with her rekindled flame Owen Wilson, it has been revealed. And not only is she eyeing to live with Wilson, the actress, who already has a son with ex-hubby Chris Robinson, wants to have more ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:54 am
Creatong a film with a limited number of characters is not very easy. Show, one such film with two characters, earned a National Award for its excellent screenplay. This paved the way for more such films. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:54 am
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Murder, Kalyug, Zeher, Awarapan, Gangster, Jannat, Raaz 2 - Each of these films has two common factors to them - Bhatt brothers and Emraan Hashmi. Over the period of time, not just have these films (with an exception of Jannat and Raaz 2 which are yet to be released) turned out to be box office or critical successes, they have also helped both Vishesh Films and Emraan Hashmi show a constant progression.
All this makes one wonder if young Emraan Hashmi has pretty much settled down to the fact that it's this association which would form a major part of his career? Or has he ever thought of exploring new avenues?
"It's all speculation that I am interested in doing films only for Bhatt saab. It isn't only Vishesh Films for me. Yes, I share a great comfort level with them; there are no two thoughts about this. But just like the way they too are making movies with other actors (Dhokha, Showbiz), even I am working with other filmmakers", says Emraan Hashmi.
Well, one does miss the fizz when either of the two do not work with each other. Both Dhokha and Showbiz bombed at the box office while Hashmi too hasn't quite been lucky with his non-Bhatt films like The Train or Good Boy Bad Boy which released last year.
"I don't intend to blame the director of Good Boy Bad Boy, there were so many factors which went against the film. However, it was a case of the final product turning out to be different from what was written on paper. However, I still have no regrets about doing the film as I was mighty excited about the plot. Anyways, I am learning from the mistakes. It always helps when a project of your fails since you start looking at reality. It makes you realize where you have gone wrong and brings you back to reality", introspects Hashmi.
Adds Hashmi, "When you are on a high, you enjoy all the accolades coming your way. You seem to be doing everything right and get into a little relaxed mode. However, with highs like these, it is only good to have lows. Professionally, it was a low in 2007 since I was most hurt about Awarapan not working in the way I was expecting it to. "
"Anyways, thankfully there was some good critical appreciation coming my way, so no damage done. I now have my Jannat to look forward to. Hopefully it will get me critical as well as mass acclaim", winks Emraan. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:53 am
Box-office is full of surprises. There are instances of big-budget films opening to a disturbing response. But there're films that surprise you as well. One Two Three is a recent example. A medium-budget film, One Two Three had a reasonably good start in certain parts of the country, although there ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:50 am
Item girl Rakhi Sawant is known for her naughty pranks and tricks to one and all but this time it was the other way round! The prankster Rakhi got fooled herself... that too by her Krazzy 4 director Jaideep Sen!! Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:26 am
Murder, Kalyug, Zeher, Awarapan, Gangster, Jannat, Raaz 2 - Each of these films has two common factors to them - Bhatt brothers and Emraan Hashmi. Over the period of time, not just have these films (with an exception of Jannat and Raaz 2 which are yet to be released) turned ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:25 am
The new heartthrob of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor is a family loyal like any of the Kapoors. The Saawariya star was offered to be a part of the Bachchans Unforgettables World Tour but he declined for the way the Bachchans ditched his cousin Karisma Kapoor. Bachchan Jr. Abhishek was engaged to ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:14 am
Actor Anuj Saxena's production house Maverick, which is going to launch Chirag Paswan, son of Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Chemicals, Fertilizers and Steel, has signed Tanveer Khan to direct this untitled romantic film. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:11 am
Raj Thackeray, chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the man whose remarks and activities of his followers sparked off parochial unrest in Mumbai, has met Bolloywood director Ram Gopal Varma to watch a part of 'Sarkar Raj'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:02 am
Pakistani filmmaker Shoaib Mansoor's much-talked about award winning film 'Khuda Kay Liye', about the trauma of liberal Muslims, hits the Indian theatres Friday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 9:00 am
Bollywood actress Diya Mirza, who walked the ramp after a gap of two years at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW), says she used to be scared of sashaying down fashion runways but has become confident over a period of time. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 8:01 am
Rakesh Roshan launched the music of Krazzy 4 with the promotional song of Shahrukh Khan. The song, filmed most lavishly, caught the attention of one and all. The next track, filmed on Rakhi Sawant, also became hugely popular with those who love desi numbers. The question was, would Hrithik Roshan's ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 7:23 am
The government-run Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) here was shut down for an indefinite period Wednesday following a dispute between the authorities and the contract labourers backed by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 7:02 am
Looking alluringly beautiful in a single-shoulder long dress, Bollywood yesteryears diva Sridevi wowed the audience as she walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week here. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 7:01 am
Actor Nana Patekar has hugely benefited from Anees Bazmi's 'Welcome' hitting bull's eye at the box office -- the comic caper's success has led to his market price skyrocketing. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 5:31 am
A new Coca-Cola advertisement featuring Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is pegged on the theme 'Jashan Mana Le' or just have fun. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 3:52 am
At 80, veteran actress Kamini Kaushal is delightfully agile, sprightly and girlish as she still continues her swimming and yoga. But she says acting was never above her family. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 2:30 am
Himesh Reshammiya has decided to do away with the entire music score of Subhash Ghai's 'Karz' and substitute it with swanky new compositions in his version of the film titled 'Karzzz'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 2:30 am
Upon learning that some Bollywood producers are planning films 'inspired' by her life in politics and out of it, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has advised them to err on the side of caution. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 3 Apr 2008 | 2:30 am
Veteran producer-director B R Chopra
will be awarded the prestigious Phalke Ratna award instituted
by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
English actress Kate Beckinsale has dismissed rumours that she is giving up raunchy film roles, insisting that she still wants to be sexy onscreen. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
Radiohead is using the Internet for another initiative built around its chart-topping album, "In Rainbows." Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
Rihanna has slammed rumours that she is dating singer Chris Brown, insisting they are "like brother and sister". Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
Oprah Winfrey plans to dedicate a show investigating abuses at puppy mills to her cocker spaniel, Sophie, who died last month from kidney failure. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
Merely four weeks after she gave birth to her twins, Max and Emme, Jennifer Lopez has not only regained her svelte figure, but gone blonde too. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
Janet Jackson will soon be receiving an award from the Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:23 am
Take One School Of Mass Communications in Dubai has invited the director Anand Kumar, producer Sanddeep Kapur and actress Hrishitaa Bhatt from the film Jugaad to give lectures to Mass Communications students at their college. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Kangana Ranaut has her hands full after signing Razz 2 opposite Emraan Hasmi, and The Kites opposite Hrithik Roshan. She has been busy completing Madhur Bhandarkars flickFashion that deals with the not-so-glamourous issues of the glamour world. Now reports indicate that this fair maiden has grabbed the role of the leading lady for Sanju baba. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Shahid Kapurs Mercedes Benz got severely damaged when a mob of fans gheraoed the actor for autographs and photographs. Shahid was in Pune to attend an event organized for the police. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Contrary to what some media reports had to indicate on Friday itself, the solo release of the weekend gone by, ONE TWO THREE, is showing a reasonable pull at the box office. After opening to a so-so response with majority of critics choosing to dismiss it away, this Kumar Mangat production picked up well as Friday came to close. Its target audience i.e. youth, isnt minding the gag-show with laug Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
John Abraham couldnt have asked for more. So whats the reason? , he is going to be the centre of attraction in the UTV film Hook Ya Crook. But whats so great in being the Hero? He has been one for a couple of years now. What if this new out and out comedy film is going to be directed by none other than the master of humour Mr. David Dhawan. Then certainly its something that John can be proud Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
After a hit item song for Rohit Shettys Sunday and creating a romantic song for Sanjay Guptas first English film The Great Indian Butterfly, singer cum composer Shibani Kashyap is all set with yet another exciting film in her kitty- the Manisha Koirala-Kay Kay Menon starrer Sirf! Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Shilpa Shetty is amused at the so-called biography which writer Julie Aspinall has released in her name. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 3 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
For the Biggest B of them all, it seems that the reel life seems to be following the real life (or is it the other way round?)
We are talking about Amitabh Bachchan's relationship with the name 'Aishwarya'. At home, he is a loving Father-in-law to the dutiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. He is also planning to start 'Aishwarya Girls School', amongst many others to follow.
At work, Amitabh is all set to be the judge to the beautifully talented Aishwarya! We are not talking about his bahu, but a contestant Aishwarya Mazmudar, the finalist of the mega reality show 'Amul Star Voice of India - Chhote Ustad', who is pitted against Anwesha Dattagupta, yet another volcano of talent.
The finals of this show will happen on Saturday April 5, 2008. What remains to be seen is that, after months of hard work and eliminations, who will finally be crowned the winner: Aishwarya or Anwesha?
Knowing Amitabh's goldsmith-like impeccable judging skills, one thing is for sure, that the winner will definitely be a 'gem'. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Apr 2008 | 3:39 pm
Premature reports on his next project have Sanjay Bhansali flabbergasted and irked. Says the director, "It isn't ethical or healthy to announce projects on my behalf, and that too naming the actors in the cast."
At the moment Sanjay is far away from deciding what he wants to direct next. "I've just returned from Paris after directing the opera. I'm physically and creatively exhausted. My next film is not happening so soon. I haven't even been able to decide what I want to do next. Where's the question of deciding the actors?"
Sanjay has several ideas on the anvil. "At the moment all I'm certain about is that I'll make exactly what my heart tells me to." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2008 | 2:48 pm
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It looks like Himesh has decided to forge his individual identity completely separate from all the other singers, actors and singing actors who have come and gaan, A decision has been taken to do away with the entire music score of Subhash Ghai's Karz and substitute it with a swanky new score in Himesh's Karzzzz.
Apparently, the decision to do away with the L-P factor in Himesh's aspirations as an actor comes from the veteran composer Pyarelal's unhappiness over the way his contribution to the music of Om Shanti Om was treated.
Says a hurt and angry Pyarelal, "Though I was initially reluctant, Vishal-Shekhar and Farah Khan were insistent. So I relented. Finally, after all my hard work there was no mention of my contribution in any of the film's promotion and publicity. Not even in any of the credits for the songs in the album's CDs when in fact I had been asked to compose three songs including the theme music for Om Shanti Om."
This experience has definitely soured Pyarelal towards the film industry. "It's an industry I don't understand any more," says Pyarelal sadly.
The decision to keep the chartbusting songs from Subhash Ghai's Karz completely out of Himesh's version of the story decidedly has its echoes in the way one-half of the legendary Laxmikant-Pyarelal has been treated during his comeback. Though Himesh maintains his tightlipped diplomatic stance, the neo-Karzzzz director, Satish Kaushik, is more forthcoming. "We did plan to include some songs from Subhash Ghai's Karz by Laxmikant-Pyarelalji. But then things started changing once we started shooting. The original Karz doesn't have a title song. But Himesh has sung and composed a fabulous title song 'Ishq Mere Tere Karz'. Himesh loves Rafi Saab's 'Dard-e-Dil' and had the situation for our film. But then Himesh created an entirely new track in place of 'Dard-e-Dil'."
Could the fact that the Karz song 'Dard-e-Dil' has already been parodied as 'Dard-e-Disco' in Om Shanti Om have something to do with the decision to do away with the original song situation in the new millennium Karz? Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2008 | 2:44 pm
MOVIE DETAILS
Cast: Rahul Bose, Raima Sen, Rituparna Sengupta, Rajat Kapoor
Director: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
Producer: Indrani Mukherjee, Jeet Bannerjee, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
Music: Tanmay Bose, Aashish Rego
THE FILM
Watching a Bengali film dubbed in Hindi isn't something that one does ever week. Also, with a title like Anuranan (which stands for resonance), you realise there and then that this one would be for a niche audience. However, one look at the actors in the film - Rahul Bose, Raima Sen, Rituparna Sengupta, Rajat Kapoor - and you are convinced that at the least you can try giving the film a dekko. After all, each of them has seldom appeared in a run of the mill film and hence Anuranan had to be special.
A little bit of research reveals that the film was released originally in 2006 in West Bengal and has been traveling festival circuits over all these months. It is only a couple of months back that the film was dubbed in Hindi and saw a select multiplex release. Though it is a different matter that the experiment turned out to be a disaster with the film failing to run beyond a week.
Completely aware about the fact that Anuranan is going to be an art house cinema, one plays it on. However, it turns out to be an immensely painful watch for an average viewer as leaving aside the first and last 15 minutes of the film, there is absolutely nothing which holds your attention during this approximate 2 hour tale. In fact at multiple times, one looks at the clock in desperation since the proceedings turn out to be extremely lethargic, time consuming and talk heavy.
Opening scenes of Anuranan are good as the happy marriage of Rahul Bose and Rituparna Sengupta is projected on screen. Rajat Kapoor's character is introduced in quick time as well as a relationship of friendship starts building between the trio. Once the setting changed to Mumbai (Rahul is transferred from London where he was originally stationed), boredom sets in. Though there are indications of Rajat falling for Rituparna, there is no movement in that direction. On the other hand, introduction of Raima Sen (as Rajat's wife) looks like adding on the tale but sequences which follow start looking at the philosophy of life.
Coming from a literary background, most of the four characters start conversing about human relationships, beauty of nature, poetics and stuff alike which starts giving the film an out and out art house outlook. Agreed that the director never wanted to show a core 'filmy' tale nor did he want predictability to be set in, but his vision around the film's execution limits it to a select set of audience.
Entertainment - now this is one area where the film completely lacks. In fact, a twist in the pre-climax of the film does succeed in waking up the audience as it completely jolts you. There seems to be a redemption of sorts as one actually looks forward to what would happen next. Still, that doesn't quite justify what one had to go through to reach this point. And just when one thought that it could turn out to be a reasonably better situation, the end credits start rolling which only make Anuranan a film which perhaps never wanted a solution to the complex situation it had got itself into.
PACKAGING
The film comes in basic plastic case while being engulfed in a paper cover.
DURATION
The film comes in a single DVD pack with the film's duration being 114 minutes.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The DVD doesn't come with any special features.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen format
- Language options: Hindi and Bengali
- Subtitles in English
- Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo
PRICE
Rs. 349/-
CONCLUSION
Anuranan is mainly watchable for it's performances. It is difficult to choose one actor out of Rahul Bose, Raima Sen, Rituparna Sengupta or Rajat Kapoor as the one who stands out most. With all of them accomplished in his/her art, they come up with a controlled act in this tale which could have threatened to go downhill if there were lesser actors around. In nutshell, the film is mainly for that segment of audiences which likes to debate around the complexities of human relationships and doesn't necessary watch a film to experience an entertaining tale.
Rating: ** Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Apr 2008 | 1:24 pm
Anuj Saxena's production house, Maverick, which is going to launch Chirag Paswan, son of Ram Vilas Paswan, Union minister of chemicals, fertilizers and steel in a romantic film has signed director Tanveer Khan for an film.
Tanveer Khan was initially a dialogue writer who then shifted to direction with films like Madhoshi (John, Bipasha) and Deadline-Sirf 24 Ghante (Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Rajit Kapoor). He has penned films like Jigar, Suhaag, Ishq, Yeh Dil Ashiqaana and Rishtey.
The film is expected to go on the floors by July this year. Speaking about it, Anuj says, "Tanveer is a good director and the script of the film is very good and would be the ideal launch pad for Chirag."
Director Tanveer Khan says, âIt's a privilege to be associated with a production house like Maverick and to direct the debut film of Chirag Paswan is no less than an achievement for me as who wouldn't like to direct a potential star." The casting for the film is in the process.
Maverick would also be presenting Vaswani's film Dulha Mil Gaya, starring, Sushmita Sen, Fardeen Khan and Shahrukh Khan which is slated for a release in '08. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2008 | 1:22 pm
Guru which most consider your finest performance to date came at the start of 2007. Do you think it's forgotten at the awards at the end of the year?
Why do you say that? Rang De Basanti had also been released in January. Awards are no doubt very encouraging. But there have been many notable films in the past that haven't won awards. At the end of the day, the greatest award is a successful film.
One chooses a film because it seems interesting, not to see how many awards it will finally get. Guru was an acclaimed and successful film. It's one of the biggest hits of 2007.
Are you more possessive about Sarkar Raj than Jodhaa Akbar since the former stars you with your wife?
No. At the end of the day I am an actor. And we're both thoroughly professional. It would be incorrect for me to be possessive about our film together. I am both an actor and her husband. I'm possessive about her, not her films. It doesn't matter whom she works with. In fact, I really like her pairing with Duggu. I think they looked good together in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar. I wish that pair all the best.
I really like her pairing with Duggu. I think they looked good together in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar
Interestingly the first and second turning points in your career were both courtesy Mani Ratnam?
Yes, Yuva and Guru. Mani is very special. He had faith in me at a time when most people had lost faith, including myself. He's a friend and mentor. I hope I never let him down. I'd love to work again and again with him. He knows I'm only a phone call away. According to me, he's one of the most talented directors we've ever had. Mani is very reserved. If he has another film for me he would tell me when he's ready.
Mani Ratnam had faith in me at a time when most people had lost faith, including myself
You went through a prolonged lean phase at the beginning of your career?
During the times when my films were flopping I had friends like Karan Johar who kept my morale high. I can't deny access to the industry was easier because you are a Bachchan. And I guess I did have it much easier than many people. But once you get a chance you've to prove yourself just like anybody else. I had to struggle. I almost gave up after seventeen failures. My father kept saying, just keep working and believe in yourself. Thankfully, better days were around the corner. You've to work very hard to get anywhere in this business. And I'm working hard. However, there's no formula for success. When I decided to do Guru, a lot of my friends thought it wouldn't work at all. By the grace of God it did well.
Are you pleased with your assignments?
Of course! How wonderful to be working at a time when an actor gets to do a Sarkar Raj, Drona and Dilli 6 during the same year. It's a dream come true for any actor.
Why did you initially opt out of Dilli 6?
Rakeysh Mehra mentioned the subject to me many years ago. He finally decided to shoot it in winter 2006 when I was committed to shooting Drona. I suggested he do it with someone else. He asked Duggu who asked me if it was okay. I was perfectly okay with that. But then Duggu's dates didn't work out. Then Rakeysh decided to re-write the script. By then it was December 2007 and I was thankfully able to do the film. The rest, I hope will be history. Rakeysh is a very sensitive director and I love working with him. I was meant to start my career with him.
Rakeysh is a very sensitive director and I love working with him
How has the experience in Jaipur been so far?
It's like attending acting school every morning. When would I again get an opportunity to observe and work with actors like Waheeda Rehmanji, Chintu Uncle(Rishi Kapoor), Om Puriji, Deepak Dobriyal, Pawan Malhotra,, Vijay Raaz, Atul Kulkarni, K.K Rainaâ¦.It's school! It's cool!!
Both you and dad are huge fans of Waheedaji?
Who isn't? This is my second film with her after Om Jai Jagdish. I just keep staring at her. Actors would do anything to be in one frame with her.
And what about your co-star Sonam Kapoor?
I saw Saawariya and thought she was wonderful. When I started my career I wasn't half as good as Sonam or Ranbir. It's wonderful to see this whole eager enthusiastic new generation coming in. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 2 Apr 2008 | 11:22 am
Looks like controversies never seem to end for Aamir Khan. By now its common news that the actor-director par excellence was among the privileged few chosen to be a part of the Olympic Torch Relay and carry the Olympic torch in the capital on April 17th. However, no sooner had he expressed his happiness at being part of the prestigious event, he had to face the wrath of the Tibetan community.
For those who came in late, members of the Tibetan community asked Aamir not to participate in the relay as a protest for the injustice meted to the Tibetan community in their fight for freedom against China. Aamir found himself in the middle of yet another controversy with even some of his friends and family members requesting him to back off from participating in the event.
However, Aamir has always believed in doing what he feels is right and this time too he has done the same thing. The versatile actor has gone ahead and posted a blog on his site www.aamirkhan.com in which he has given his reasons for supporting the Olympic torch relay. "The Olympic Games represent for me the coming together of different people across the world despite their differences and difficulties. It is an opportunity for sportsmen and women across the world to showcase their talent, to challenge themselves and others, and for others to watch and marvel at the achievements of the human body, mind and soul. However, I feel that the Olympic Games do not belong to China", says the actor.
Aamir further even made it clear that he does care for the people of Tibet, "I categorically state that I am absolutely against any form of violence, and certainly I am deeply upset whenever the basic rights of human beings are violated anywhere in the world. I would like to state that I have the highest regard and respect for the struggle that the people of Tibet are going through. I completely empathize with them. My heart goes out to them."
Aamir also clarified that his participating in the Olympic torch relay did not mean that he supports China, "I request those of you who have asked me to stay away from the Olympic Torch Relay to understand that when I do run with the torch on the 17th of April, it is not in support of China. In fact it will be with a prayer in my heart for the people of Tibet, and indeed for all people across the world who are victims of human rights violations." signs off Aamir in his blog. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2008 | 10:14 am
It's said that 'A Rose by ay other name remains a Rose'. Likewise, today's B-Day boy Ajay Devgan, by any other name (Superstar/ Screen Scorcher/ Mind-blowing performer etcâ¦) still remains 'The' Ajay Devgan, who kept his first step in Bollywood with the smash-hit Phool Aur Kaante. What followed after that were series of films which only confirmed the fact that Bollywood had got its new superstar in Ajay Devgan, a man who could carry any film solely on his shoulders!
In the years to come, Ajay, who was earlier 'slotted' as an action hero proved his versatility as an actor by doing intense roles which got him connected instantly to the millions of cinegoers all over the globe. He thus, proved that a man who can do 'splits' between two mobikes in motion can also emote volumes with his eyes without the lips doing the talking.
On the eve of his B-Day, Bollywood Hungama would want your fingers to do the talking by posting your messages below. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 2 Apr 2008 | 8:14 am
