Aamir Khan's production of Delhi Belly seems to be undergoing a lot of pre-production belly-achesâ¦not a strange occurrence for Mr Khan. Remember the changes Taare Zameen Par (TZP) went through as it made its journey from Amole Gupte to Aamir Khan?
While the directorial responsibility in TZP changed when the film was almost complete, Delhi Belly has changed directors even before the shooting has started. The original choice to direct Aamir Khan's quirky and crisp sex comedy was the Swedish director Robert Nylund. No more so. The film has a new director and probably a new language as well.
Says a source close to the project, "Robert Nylund has been replaced by Abinay Deo who is veteran actors Ramesh and Seema Deo's younger son(the elder one, Ajinkya Deo, is a recognizable Marathi and Hindi actor) and the film was originally going to be in Hindi. It's now in English."
This is a big bright bustling break for the young ad-filmmaker who has already directed high-budgeted star-studded Pepsi and Cinthol ads. Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starred in his Pepsi ad while Hrithik was the lead in the Cinthol ad.
Says the source, "In an instant replay of what happened between Aamir and Amole Gupte during TZP. Aamir couldn't see eye to eye with the Swedish director. After Delhi Belly was without a director, Aamir was very impressed by Abhinay's ads. When they met, he found Abhinay to be bright and full of do-able ideas."
Apparently, Abhinay has been asked to direct Delhi Belly on the lines of Guy Ritchie's heist-caper Snatch. Says the source, "It would be a very naughty and sexy comedy unlike anything one would expect from Aamir. And yes, he's likely to play a part in it." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 2:15 pm
'Krazzy 4' producer Rakesh Roshan says that his conscience is clear on the allegation of plagiarism levelled by jingle composer Ram Sampath on a song from the movie. He said he has paid Rs.20 million to Sampath to include the song in the film that released Friday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:30 pm
Next week this time the biggest cricketing extravaganza -IPL (Indian Premiere League) would be on and cricket mania is surely going to be at an all time high for the following few weeks.
Needless to say the presence of Bollywood stars in some cricket matches would truly be a case of sone pe suhaaga for every Indian. The opening match of the IPL itself sees Dr.Vijay Mallya's 'Bangalore Royal Challengers' take on Shah Rukh Khan's 'Kolkata Knight Riders' at the Chinaswamy stadium in Bangalore.
While most of the team captains and owners would be present for the opening ceremony in Bangalore on April 18th, once the tournament starts, most owners would be seen only in the places where their teams are playing.
So this means that Shah Rukh Khan would be seen cheering his team Kolkata Knight Riders wherever they play. The charismatic Khan is particularly looking forward to cheering his team at the spectacular Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. In fact, Khan has even decided to keep the ticket prices as cheap as Rs. 100 (lowest denomination) so that the youth can get to witness all the cricketing action live.
What's more, Shah Rukh would be even handing over every 1000th purchased ticket personally to the spectator. The superstar has even urged some of his good friends to be present along with him to cheer his team.
Surely, Shah Rukh is going all out to promote his team and get maximum spectators to watch the action. After all it's no mean feat filling the massive Eden Gardens. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:23 pm
T-Seriesâs Kajraare directed by Pooja Bhatt had been announced a while back with none other than Himesh Reshammiya playing the lead. However the hunt for the female lead was still on.
Now it seems T-series and Pooja have finally found their leading lady. The lady in question is Mona Laizza a popular Pakistani T.V. actress.
âWe were looking for a girl who had the innocence in her and was from Pakistan. It was not easy, Kajraare being an Indo-Pak love story. We checked out more than 70 girls and finally zeroed in on Mona Laizza. The look of the film is different and we are still in the process of finalizing the look of the charactersâ, says T-Series creative director Divya Khosla Kumar.
Pooja Bhatt adds, âJaved Sheikh was very instrumental in helping us get Mona. She fits the role opposite Himesh perfectly and we are hoping Javedji will also do an interesting role in the filmâ
The Bhatts had earlier worked with another Pakistani actress Meera in their film Nazar which bombed at the box-office. Hope Mona Laizza proves lucky for Pooja and the team of Kajraare this time around. The film a love story starring Himesh as a lawyer would be shot in Lahore, Morocco and Europe. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:07 pm
Wizcraft International Entertainment today announced two Superstar entrants to their grandest, blockbuster world tour- âThe Unforgettable Tour - Experience the magicâ¦â led by Amitabh Bachchan and the performers include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. This massive tour will have an array of todayâs biggest Indian Cine stars descending onto the world stage with their scintillating performances, promising to bring alive the magic of Indian cinema which will make fans rock across 6 continents, spanning 18 countries.
âThe Unforgettableâ world tour will commence in July 2008 and will take center-stage in mainstream international venues, promoted in conjunction with international partners and promoters.
Superhit machine Akshay Kumar and the star of umpteen box office successes, Preity Zinta are today slated among Indian Cinemaâs biggest performers. In the last two decades, Akshay Kumar has come to be considered a powerhouse performer, appearing in over 80 films till date. With recent hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Garam Masala, Welcome and the upcoming Tashan, he has carved a niche for himself with his heroic and thrilling stunts and his comic timing as well. Preity Zinta in a short span of time has made her way to the top with some of the biggest blockbuster hits playing her cherubic and bubbly self. She is the darling of the NRI audiences that âThe Unforgettablesâ will entertain.
Speaking on the occasion Akshay Kumar said, âI am elated to be on The Unforgettable Tour that will reach out to millions of Indian Cinema fans across the world. Touring with Wizcraft and Amitji, I believe that fans will be in store for a great journey of Indian Cinema and all the energy and excitement it has to offer.â Audiences will also get to witness Akshay perform songs from his forthcoming film, Singh is Kinng.
Preity Zinta shared the same sentiments, âItâs indeed an honour to be a part of a show of such a great scale and caliber and to be onstage with the Bachchans and others. It is always a delight to reach out to our fans and be a part of the tour, I intend on doing just that.â
Speaking on âThe Unforgettableâ World Tour and the inclusion of the two mega stars, Viraf Sarkari, Wizcraft Director said, âI am delighted and honored that both Preity and Akshay have joined the Tour. The Tour is shaping up and promises to be one of the biggest and grandest world tours from India, bringing alive the magic of Indian cinema, on stage. In addition, we will have dazzling performances by the idols of Indian cinema- Amitabh Bachchan, superstar of the millennium, Abhishek Bachchan, hottest youth icon and Aishwarya Rai, one of the worldâs most beautiful women, the multitalented Riteish Deshmukh and many more.â Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:24 am
Heather Mills says she snapped when she poured a jug of water over the head of ex-husband Paul McCartney`s lawyer during their bitter divorce battle. Mills was awarded a $48.6 mn settlement from McCartney last month. They had been married for four years. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:04 am
Talented actor Rahul Bose says aggressive roles get recognition easily and that is why his more subtle performance in `Shaurya` is taking time to register. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:04 am
A lawsuit against the photo agency and two paparazzi who allegedly filmed Heath Ledger in a hotel room where drugs were being taken claims that the late actor was also using cocaine that night. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:04 am
Despite an unusually aggressive promotion schedule, Kylie Minogue has bombed in the United States with her first album in four years. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:04 am
The Los Angeles County Coroner`s office has determined that pneumonia was the cause of death for Christian Brando, son of Hollywood star Marlon Brando, a spokesman for the agency said on Friday. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:04 am
Production house Studio 18, which signed oomph girl Mallika Sherawat for its film `Masquerade,` has called off the project after differences of opinion with director Kundan Shah. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 11:04 am
There are offers galore for Darsheel Safary, who wowed audiences with his performance in 'Taare Zameen Par'. But the child actor has turned picky, making producers scout for other talented kids from the same film. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 10:30 am
Sahara-One Motion Pictures' Mumbai Cutting⦠A City unfolds has been selected for the closing night gala of the prestigious IFFLA Festival to be held in Los Angeles this April.
Directed by 11 Indian directors who are known to weave magic on Indian celluloid, with music by 11 music directors, the film unfolds various facets of this metro that is known for absorbing newer cultures and merging them into its own. With Sudhir Mishra, Rahul Dholakia, Revati, Rituparno Ghosh, Kundan Shah, Anurag Kashyap, Shashanka Ghosh, Ruchi Narain, Jahnu Barua, Manish Jha, Ayush Raina, being the directors, the films star Soha Ali Khan, Jimmy Sheirgill, Sonali Kulkarni, Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak, Sushant Singh, Tara Sharma, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Raima Sen, Palash Sen, Shruti Seth, Rahul Dev, Deepak Dobriyal, Dipannita Sharma, Kavita Kaushik, Samrin, Sanjay Narvekar, Mahek Chel among others.
The music also lends diverse flavours from from Euphoria, Indian Ocean, Ali Azmat, Fuzon, Sanjeev Shrivastav, Jeet Ganguly, Amartya and Papon, with vocals by Shreya Goshal, Shafquat Amanat Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nachiketa, Papon and Ali Azmat.
"Sahara-One Motion Pictures looks at promoting Indian talent globally with cutting edge concepts in cinema. Mumbai Cutting is simple one step in that direction," says Seemanto Roy, Head, Sahara One Media And Entertainment. "We are looking at soon creating more magic on celluloid individually with these talented award-winning directors. Mumbai Cutting, in association with White Clouds, is a move towards forging our relationships with them."
With the interesting concept already making waves internationally even among the Indian diaspora, Mumbai Cutting looks forward to this showcasing at the IFFLA. Sahara-One Motion Pictures looks at flying down the 11 director-team that has made this movie happen at the fest.
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting a greater appreciation of Indian cinema by showcasing films about India and the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora. The festival will run from April 22-27, 2008 at ArcLight Hollywood, a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Los Angeles. Jury and Audience Choice Prizes will be awarded for Best Feature, Documentary and Short film. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 10:08 am
Film: 'Dan in Real Life'; Cast: Steve Carrell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney, Dianne Weist; Director: Peter Hedges; Rating: *** Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 10:01 am
I have been observing with great feeling of anguish, some false and frivolous reporting about the matter related to the music of my film Krazzy 4 in press and electronic media.
With a view to clarifying the position and removing any wrong and unworthy impression created by such irresponsible and utterly misleading statements, I think it is absolutely necessary to inform everyone about the facts on record.
This statement, besides unfolding the facts, will serve as a timely warning to my fraternity.
I had liked the music piece of the ad which I saw on TV in which Hrithik Roshan is performing as a brand ambassador for Sony Ericsson. For the purpose of using some portion of the said music in my film, I requested Sony Ericsson and in response I was granted consent and permission of Sony Ericsson by the letter dated 13th December 2007 which I reproduce here
Consequently in good faith and relying on the authorization of Sony Ericsson as per the attached letter, I recorded with the required modification retaining only 4 bars of the 'THUMP' track. I was surprised and shocked on 24th March 2008 to receive a notice from the solicitors of Ram Sampat containing allegations of infringement of his work.
I contacted Sony Ericsson and was told that they issued the letter by mistake and in fact they didn't have the rights for the same.
Before I could think of any solution, Mr. Sampat filed a suit in Bombay High Court framing all wild and frivolous allegations of infringing his copyright of said music piece of Thump.
It was really a shocking development because instead of approaching me to know the facts he straight away went to court. It was evident from going through the plaint and annexure therewith, that he was preparing the suit for a long time.
It is interesting to note that the Krazzy 4 music was launched in February 2008 and the promos containing the alleged infringed work was released on TV on all channels in the end of February 2008. All these days, Ram Sampat chose to wait and instituted the suit in the High Court just a few days before the release of the film.
This was a well planned scheme of making money. Having all the proof in my hand to defend, I was helpless for want of time.
I was required to be in Court when the prints of the film had already been delivered all over the world. Finding myself caught in a helpless situation and to keep up my commitment with distributors and to respect feelings of the audience, I had no way but to succumb to the pressure and to compromise on the matter, thereby seeing that the film is released on the announced date.
To honor all these commitments, moral and professional I paid the price to Ram Sampat who strangulated me just days before the release.
These are facts which will enlighten each and everyone who might have been misled by wrongful claims and have been carrying wrong impression about the intentions and integrity of a banner which is sincerely and honestly serving the Motion Picture Industry and cine-goers since decades. These are also the facts which Hrithik had sent to Ram via sms which he has misused.
While concluding, I would request my producer brethren to be beware of such people who wait to harass and corner the producers just at the time of the release of the film for wrongful gains.
- Rakesh Roshan Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 12 Apr 2008 | 9:53 am
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âPreity Zinta is my favourite actress and I' not saying that because she is the co-owner of Kings XI Punjab,â said express bowler Brett Lee at the press conference of his acting debut Victory in Jaipur yesterday. Lee alongwith Mike Hussey, Brad Hogg, Simon Katich, RP Singh, Praveen Kumar, Dinesh Karthick and Yousuf Pathan played a competitive game under the luminous floodlights in the dexterously maintained Sawai Maan Singh Stadium. While huge sixes were being lofted all over the park, director Ajit Pal canned one shot after another in the beauteous 35 MM camera which was always at the risk of being smashed by one of Dinesh Karthick's massive strikes.
Victory stars the sensation of 2008 Harman Baweja in the role of a cricketer from a humble background rubbing shoulders with the best in the business. âThis is for the first time that you'll see real players will be playing in a film. Except for Harman, all professional players are playing,â said producer Manmohan Shetty. Incidentally, this happens to be his first production post the winding-up at Adlabs. Shetty hasn't coined a name for his production house (set up along with industrious daughter Pooja Shetty) yet and as for the budget of Victory, this is what he has to say, âIt's a big budget looking film but we still don't know the exact amount as it is yet to be complete.â
Alright let's bring you an 'ankhon dekha haal' of what really happened at this unusual on location of a Hindi film. No grease paint adorned heroine simpering-n-careening away to glory, no humungous delays and no starry tantrums from the film crew. The film's hero Harman Baweja remained ensconced in the player's dressing room politely distancing himself from media speculation as his first big release Love Story 2050 is yet to be released. Without an iota of doubt Brett Lee was the hero of the day. Right from having fun with his mates at Sheraton Rajputana swimming pool (Yup watching them jump in water fully clothed was a sight) to being mobbed by the frantic crowd at the stadium who jumped barricades (A couple of demure looking policeman were more keen on protecting the newly baked pitch especially for the impending IPL fiesta than shooing away the irate public).
Lee was the cynosure of all eyes and like a star he mingled with fans, burnt sky hugging fire crackers and patiently answered queries from fan-like journos keen on knowing if he would build up a six pack or eight pack to maybe giving the Khans and the Roshans a run for their money. âI am a cricketer he said,â with a shining-sword smile and the impact was hard to miss. âPlaying for Australia is my first love but there are so many other things that I like doing like fashion, music (he carried his guitar even to the stadium), and watching movies and now being a part of it. When it releases in Australia there will be lots pf laughs, lots of fun.â So, why did he agree to do Victory where he plays himself? âIt is a fantastic script and hats off to people who've written it.â
When quizzed about the recent altercations between Indian and Australian players, Lee diplomatically said, âThe relations between Indian and Australian cricketers are brilliant. There have been a few instances but these kind of things happen.â Actor Dalip Tahil who plays the coach of Indian cricket team in the field light-heartedly jumped in at this moment, âWe are trying to get Brett busy with Bollywood assignments so that he doesn't find time for cricket.â
Everyone wanted a piece of Brett Lee (though there were some who were overwhelmed with the presence of Mr Highest Average Mike Hussey too). So Brett, would you sing for us? âHaan mein tumhara hoon aur tuhara ho rahoonga,â he mouthed his lines from the Asha Bhonsle. And what's the best Hindi film you've ever watched? âAny film starring Preity Zinta,â he said with a chuckle. Talk about keeping your team honour in good humour. Or does it have to do something with the rumours of their alleged fling a few years ago. Hmmmmâ¦we aren't jumping to conclusions. Are we! Never mindâ¦
Victory also stars Amrita Rao and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles. The music of the film has been given by Anu Malik and it is slated to release in October 2008. Don't forget to check out the exclusive On Location video of Victoryâ¦Only on Bollywood Hungama! Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 Apr 2008 | 9:34 am
Next week this time the biggest cricketing extravaganza -IPL (Indian Premiere League) would be on and cricket mania is surely going to be at an all time high for the following few weeks. Needless to say the presence of Bollywood stars in some cricket matches would truly be a case ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 9:14 am
Sanjay Suri and Jimmy Shergill join hands yet again after Onir's 'Bas Ek Pal' to kick the dust in Anjum Rizvi's supernatural thriller, 'Flat'. The two young lads who are doing their third movie together will yet again be playing pals in this movie, but this is the first time ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 9:06 am
London (ANI): Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has proven his astuteness by earning 13 million pounds in just one year. The 18-year-old has proven to be not only a laudable actor but also a good business entrepreneur, having invested millions from his earnings in property and businesses. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 8:54 am
Washington (ANI): A lawsuit filed against a Hollywood photo agency claims that two of its photographers deliberately gave cocaine to late actor Health Ledger in 2006 at SAG after-party, and then secretly taped him. The suit comes after the Brokeback Mountain star was seen taking cocaine in a vediotape promoted ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 8:46 am
London (ANI): Heather Mills has launched a taunting attack on ex-husband Sir Paul McCartney, wishing him luck with his "three girlfriends." In her first television interview since winning a 24.3million-pound divorce settlement, the former model accused the veteran singer of having three girlfriends. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 8:32 am
Krazzy 4 producer Rakesh Roshan is a wiser man today. After his recent legal wrangle with composer Ram Sampath over copyrights of the film's track for which he had to shell out Rs 2 crore, he says, "This is the first time in 40 years that I am facing such ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 6:41 am
Juhi Chawla recently visited the Thakkar family of Baa Bahu Aur Baby to promote her upcoming movie Bhoothnath. She shared her experience with them and gave told her point of view about Baa Bahu Aur Baby and Bhoothnath Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 6:30 am
Kashmir and Bollywood were once inseparable and every odd movie had a glimpse of Kashmir be it the Dal Lake or the valleys of Gulmarg. Nobody can forget the famous numbers from the Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore starer Kashmir Ki Kali. During the 60s and 70s all major Bollywood ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 6:10 am
Kalyan Ram is now acting in a film being made under the NTR Arts banner. He will also be producing the movie. Kalyan Ram is playing a double role for the first time in his career. Sindhu Tulani and Priyamani will be the leading ladies in the movie. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 5:45 am
Finally Shreya has relaxed her policy of not acting with senior actors (Rajini is the only exception!) and has shown positive signal to all senior actors by accepting a film with Sarath Kumar. She will play Sarath Kumar's lady love for the first time. The actress has signed by Raadan ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 12 Apr 2008 | 5:15 am
Talented actress Lilette Dubey, who walked away with the best actress award for her performance in 'Bow Barracks Forever' at the Madrid International Film Festival, is delighted by the turn of events. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 3:31 am
Production house Studio 18, which signed oomph girl Mallika Sherawat for its film 'Masquerade,' has called off the project after differences of opinion with director Kundan Shah. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 3:31 am
Popular TV actor and anchor Aman Verma, who has also played cameo roles in a few Hindi films, alleges that the Indian film industry has become a family business and those without backers are having a hard time. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 3:30 am
The Indian national football team captain, Bhaichung Bhutia, barely squeezed in 11 minutes of the mandatory 15 minutes of fame for his principled decision not to carry the Beijing bound Olympic torch in Delhi on April 17. Reason: somewhere between the 10th and the 11th minute his thunder was stolen by actor/director Aamir Khan who stated that he had a different way of wearing his conscience on his sleeve. He would carry the torch but with a prayer in his heart for the people of Tibet; the Games did not belong to China but to the human race. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 3:30 am
Talented actor Rahul Bose says aggressive roles get recognition easily and that is why his more subtle performance in 'Shaurya' is taking time to register. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 12 Apr 2008 | 1:30 am
T-Series releases a 100 songs compilation of Bollywood hunk Salman Khan. With the success of the earlier released compilation of King Khans [Shah Rukh] hit songs, T-Series is now releasing a 100 song compilation of the bollywood macho man Salman Khan. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
RAZZ 2 is certainly not the sequel of Raaz is what is all said about the movie. Directors Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt desperately are trying to clear the buzz in the air the RAAZ 2 certainly has its own conception and has nothing to do with RAAZ. Kangana plays a super model in this film and Adhyayan her boyfriend.The movie had its shooting going on at Goregaon Film City, Mumbai on 11th April, 2008 where some of the shots of Kangana walking the ramp were undertaken. The movie features the very patent and favorite actor of Bhatt camp i.e. Emraan Hashmi along with Kangana Ranaut. The film introduces a fresh face this year and that is actor Shekhar Suman’s son Adhyayan. Just as a perfect newcomer Adhyayan was found appreciating the Bhatt camp and of course the two Emraan and Kangana. Adhyayan in real life seems to be very scary of minute things also and says, “The scary part of the movie for which we will be shooting is yet to come with much scary locations.Mohit Suri the director of the film celebrated his birthday on the sets as the huge target is to be accomplished. Where a big banner film goes controversies are bound to be followed. A little birdie said that Bipasha Basu was the initial choice for RAAZ 2 but as it is said she didn’t appreciated to work with Emraan Hashmi. And Kangana has no issues with < Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Is it a ploy for the couples in Bollywood to hit the news stands every now and then? Or is the media trying to make an issue out of nothing? Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Star Plus organized exam for the promotion of their upcoming reality show Kya App Panchvi Paas Se Tez Hain’ at hotel Grand Hayatt, yesterday. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 12 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, whose recently released film 'Krazzy 4' was dragged into court on charges of plagiarism, says that it was a well planned scheme of composer Ram Sampath to make some fast buck. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Apr 2008 | 5:00 pm
Manmohan Shetty, Bollywood Honcho and Founder of Adlabs, dons the hat of the producer once again. Shetty resigned as the Managing Director and Chairman of Adlabs in October 2007 and after that he has been seeding several projects, of which Victory was the first one to go on floors.
Directed by ace advertising director, Ajit Pal, who has more than 800 ad films to his credit. Starring Harman Baweja and Amrita Rao, along with current players from the world cricketing teams. Currently the film is being shot in Jaipur with current Australian players like Brett Lee, Brad Hogg, Stuart Clark, Mike Hussey, Simon Katich and Luke Ranchi. Among the Indian players, we have Dinesh Kartik, RP Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Pankaj Singh, and Praveen Kumar.
Victory is slated to release in October 2008. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Apr 2008 | 4:38 pm
It's more that a fetish now a days to be on the tele-screen. Juhi Chawla gets attached to a family other than her own. The TV serial 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby' had the honor of having Juhi's presence on their show and she spent an entire episode with the cast. Must have been some experience. âI liked the Thakkar family and I enjoyed myself a lot. Although it was my first time, they made me feel very much at ease. I was thrilled to see that the whole cast behave like one big family. They are all such good actors and it was easy working with them. I have never worked on television before, and it is the first time I have come in a serial, but I will remember and cherish this day for a very long time. 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby' has been my one and only experience in a TV serial and a very pleasant oneâ, says Juhi.
Bhoothnath was a smaller family when you compare to the family in 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby'. âThe serial has been an exciting experience because there is such a big family who've been together for such a long time. I wouldn't like to choose one over the other but all I can say is that the viewers who watch 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby' are very attached to the Thakkar family and are supremely fond of the show.â After playing the mother of the naughty kid in Bhoothnath the serial could barely be that tiring, especially with kids like 'Gattu'. Juhi remembers shooting for Bhoothnath in the big house. âNot just the kids of the house, but the ambience, the spirit of togetherness, the ease, no-attitude behavior, chemistry between the actors, on spot improvisation etc., every thing reminds me of Bhootnath. The film also had a huge set of a house where 50 to 60% of the film was shot. For almost two months, we have been going on the sets daily that by the end of the schedule the entire unit was like one big family and going to the sets felt like going from your home to another home. The same applies to the set here. Since there is such a big house and such a big family, you start thinking of it as a part of you...â
'Baa Bahu Aur Baby' and Bhoothnath, if compared would have some similarities minus the 'Bhooth' factor. What say Juhi? âI like 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby' since it's a family show and things here are not over dramatized. The incidents and nuances are so similar to our real lives and most of the incidences we see here often happen in our own homes. Our film, Bhoothnath is also quite the same. It is a movie that families would like to see. I think just as family audience form the crux for 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby', so will they for Bhoothnath.â
Juhi Chawla can be seen in 'Baa Bahu Aur Baby' on Saturday, April 12 at 9.30 pm on STAR Plus. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Apr 2008 | 4:36 pm
Though he doesn't like to talk about it, during the making of Shaurya, Rahul Bose lost his father Rupen Bose. "Nobody knows this. But my dad, a full-blown Bhadra Lok played a role in my first starrer English, August. He would visit me on location for every film⦠The only one he couldn't make it for, was Shaurya. During English, August he was there. And he just fitted into the role of Paltoo Kaku like a glove because they needed a Bhadra Lok. For Shaurya he was supposed to join me as usual. I was shooting in Manali and he was in his home in Kasauli. I heard he had collapsed and was rushed to the army hospital where they saved his life for the time being. So you see I owe a lot to the army," says Rahul gratefully.
The army backdrop in Shaurya seems more than just a coincidence. One remembers what a trauma it was for Akshay Kumar to know he was losing his father while shooting Suneel Darshan's Jaanwar. The tears he shed in Jaanwar, Akshay had confessed, were real. Says Rahul, "I remember I had two sequences to shoot with Kay Kay Menon on the day my father collapsed. One was in the morning when we share coffee and the other in the night when we share a drink. My director Samar Khan offered to cancel the shooting. But we all know what budget constraints the smaller filmmakers work under. I continued. And it wasn't such an ordeal. In fact, it was a blessing to slip into another world that didn't remind me of Baba." Rahul finally opens up on the sensitive issue. "I modeled my character in Buddhadeb Dasgupta's Kaal Purush on Baba. The tactile rapport that my character shares with his daughter and son was directly echoed from what Didi and I shared with Baba."
Rahul admits his more subtle performance in Shaurya is taking time to register. Everybody after seeing Shaurya is full of praise for Kay Kayâ¦and rightly so. But it's only now that I've started getting phone calls for the credible sane element that I represent. That's a direct reflection of the way Kay Kay and I have played out our characters. The aggressive character always wins the applause first. If we had both screamed in the courtroom the moral equilibrium of the sequence would've gone for a toss." Rahul feels the performances in this country are judged by their immediate effect. "Unfortunately in this country the more aggressive performance is considered 'better'. The notion of silences on screen escapes our audience. We aren't a subtle people. I faced the same situation with Mr. & Mrs. Iyer It took a whole for people to understand my quiet performance. I've done a rabble-rousing performances in Sanjay Jha's Mumbai Chaka Chak. Just like the guy in Split Wide Open and Pyar Ke Side Effects there's nothing subtle about that guy. But I enjoy subtle performances like English, August, Chameli and the forthcoming The Japanese Wife. The last is by far my quietest and most satisfying performance. Reading the reviews of my unruffled performance in Shaurya, I wonder how critics would react to that one. For now I'm happy because Shaurya would be my most successful film after Jhankar Beats."
So is Shaurya Rahul's most difficult part? "No Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam is the toughest role I've played. He's part RAW agent and partly lovelorn buffoon. A lethal combination." Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Apr 2008 | 4:07 pm
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Om Shanti Om, a film based on the theme of 'reincarnation' might have earned many laurels at the box-office. However, as the saying goes 'Old is gold', a much celebrated film of 1950's Madhumatistarring the two veteran actors Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala based on the similar theme will be celebrating its 50th year today. The masterpiece directed by late Bimal Roy will be screened today at Globus Theatre.
Vyjayantimala feeling proud about the happening said that Bimalda brought out the childlike mirth of her character and also, the dancer in her in the limelight. She further added that she has always found black and white dramatic and the theme 'reincarnation' very universal.
Not very convinced with the thought of releasing Madhumati in colour like Mughal-E-Azam and Naya Daur, she said that she would never want Madhumati to go in colour because a classic looks best in black and white.
Madhumati was one of the biggest successes of Bimal Roy with the music composed by Salil Choudhary. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 11 Apr 2008 | 3:50 pm
If 'VIP' means Very Important Person, 'SOS' means Save Our Soul, then its only rightly apt that the full form of 'Rakhi' should be "Real And Kind Hearted Indian". Did you say Rakhi who? Well, you did guess it right that she is indeed Rakhi Sawant, who has kissed (or got kissed?) by Mika, fought the lone battle of solitude in the house of Big Boss, took the bull (read âStar TVâ) by its horns and every other thing that she felt was right. Rather, what her heart felt was right. But then, the sad aspect is that the world mistook this Miss as someone who is merely publicity crazy!
If one had the Pulitzer Prize for Democracy, she will win it hands down, cozâ she speaks what is right and she does what her heart says to do!
She was with the Bollywood Hungama surfers and chatted with all her heart, mind, and soul. She answered all the questions, without skipping even one! If you do not believe us, read the chat excerpts.
Rakhi Sawant: Hi Frendz....
Dimple: Did u always want to become an actress?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, Yes. From the childhood itself, acting held big fancy for me. I was âgheraoedâ by loadsa' of difficulties. I was daring enough to fight with my parents to become an actress.
Mainaz: How many languages can u speak?
Rakhi Sawant: Mainaz, I can speak 5 languages.
Dimple: Did u know Mika b4 the kissing scenario?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, I have done a few shows with him.
Sunny: Hi , why media always caught with the controversy?
Rakhi Sawant: Sunny, media and ppl love me like anything. Whatever I do, they show it as a controversy! When they cannot spare SRK or the PM, then, whom am I !
Sunny: Hi , why media always caught with the controversy?
Rakhi Sawant: Sunny, media and ppl love me like anything. Whatever I do, they show it as a controversy! When they cannot spare SRK or the PM, then, whom am I !!!!
Sunny: so whatâs your perception of life b4 and after films?
Rakhi Sawant: Sunny, b4 films, I was having loads of films. And after films, I am also facing lots of problems and now enemies! The only difference is that I have money now!
Kamla: Do u think Nach Baliye was unfair?
Rakhi Sawant: Kamla, Nach Baliye was very unfair! V were the 1st couple who loved only talent. We went with the blessings of God. And what ever has happened, I have no complaints with that! I am doing good films after Nach Baliye!
Dimple: R u religious?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, VERY MUCH! I am the only 1 who has so much faith in Him. Whatever I am to do, it is only because of HIM!
Arjun: heyy wow....Rakhi Sawant is here. The hottest girl on earth..Hi Rakhi..how are you?..I love u so much. Please marry me :)
Rakhi Sawant: Arjun thanks a lot. But there are many ppl more Hotter than me in this industry! Itâs a very honest answer. I will marry you but you have to bare my temperature throughout the life.
Hrithik: hi Rakhi, how are you, hav u signed a Yash Raj Film?????
Rakhi Sawant: Hrithik, I have just signed a YRF films. GOD IS REALLY KIND!
Hrithik: hi Rakhi, how are you, hav u signed a Yash Raj Film?????
Rakhi Sawant: Hrithik, I have just signed a YRF films. GOD IS REALLY KIND!
Dimple: Did u have many friends in school?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, my life is a tragedy. My Mom did not like my friends. She used to shoo them away. That's why I didnât have any friends in school.
Acees: hi Rakhi ji? What r your personal expectations from the 'item' in Krazzy 4?
Rakhi Sawant: Access, since the song is a huge hit, I just want to thank Rakeshji, It has just opened a new door and its a huge honor 4 me that I have got this film.
Acees: hi Rakhi ji? What r your personal expectations from the 'item' in krazzy 4?
Rakhi Sawant: Access, since the song is a huge hit, I just want to thank Rakeshji, It has just opened a new door and its a huge honor 4 me that I have got this film.
Dimple: Any plans for Hollywood?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, as for Hollywood, I donât think so because my English accent is not good. I am open to Hollywood, on my terms and conditions that there should be no smooching scenes and bed scenes. I am more than all that!
shahshi: How was working with oldies as heroes in Buddha Mar Gaya?
Rakhi Sawant: Buddha Mar Gaya was a crazy experience I loved making love to all the old ppl. All the Buddas were very wild. I got entangled in between the oldie ppl. !
shahshi: How was working with oldies as heroes in Buddha Mar Gaya?
Rakhi Sawant: Buddha Mar Gaya was a crazy experience I loved making love to all the old ppl. All the Buddas were very wild. I got entangled in between the oldie ppl. !
Kumar: Rakhi I pray for u that people leave u alone.
Rakhi Sawant: Kumar, Pls do pray 4 me.
Dimple: Could u plz say something sweet in Marathi for me, thank u lots!!
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, Mee kashee Hi asu Dhya, Tumhi faqt mala prem Kara aani Jitki whaaeeet tumhi lok mala samajthhat, mee tashee navhe!
Esther: Rakhi do u create controversies or they just happen/?
Rakhi Sawant: Esther, my stars - and planets are at its peak, I am not creating anything, my planets are creating it 4 me!
Esther: Rakhi do u create controversies or they just happen/?
Rakhi Sawant: Esther, my stars - and planets are at its peak, I am not creating anything, my planets are creating it 4 me!
Dimple : In big boss, who was the most difficult person?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, Big Boss, carol was the most difficult.
Rusha: Do u like ding item numbers, guest appearances or lead role/?
Rakhi Sawant: Rusha, I just do not want to sit at home. Except for this act, I can do anything under the sun!
cool_lad: are you and Abhishek back together? Why did you fight in the first place??
Rakhi Sawant: cool, WE ARE TOGETHER, we Fought because Abhi got new offers in films and was in the 7th heavens. And felt that now he doesnât need me anymore. But within 2 days, he understood the vacuum of my love, and came back. I 2 cannot live without him. He is a sweet and a nice guy!
cool_lad: are you and Abhishek back together? Why did you fight in the first place??
Rakhi Sawant: cool, WE ARE TOGETHER, we Fought because Abhi got new offers in films and was in the 7th heavens. And felt that now he doesnât need me anymore. But within 2 days, he understood the vacuum of my love, and came back. I 2 cannot live without him. He is a sweet and a nice guy!
Luce: U ended up with computers outside jails, what was that story?
Rakhi Sawant: Luce, The police were scared of the media. They had called me with 25 PCs. One minister called the police to say that they student accept PCs from me - an Item girl. The donor can be any1. They simply refused to take from me.
Salman: hello Rakhi how was your experience in Koffee with Karan?
Rakhi Sawant: Salman, Karan and I were pulling each other's legs. I enjoyed a lot. It was a good exp.
Salman: hello Rakhi how was your experience in Koffee with Karan?
Rakhi Sawant: Salman, Karan and I were pulling each other's legs. I enjoyed a lot. It was a good exp.
Nick: hi Rakhi, I am from Holland Amsterdam....you simply rock
Rakhi Sawant: NICK thanks a lot.
Praveen: your favorite coulor?
Rakhi Sawant: Praveen, red is my favorite. But itâs too dangerous 4 me.
cool_lad: Rakhi....your favorite actor in Bollywood is....
Rakhi Sawant: cool, I like Hrithik, Big B, Abhishek Bachchan, SRK and Salman.
Suman : What kind of people canât u stand?
Rakhi Sawant: Suman, when someone praises me a lot, I canât stand such ppl.
Radha: U get emotional when someone mentions love, affection, care, parents, if may I ask why? Why r u sad?
Rakhi Sawant: Radha, because I never got love. Neither from My dad nor my mother. There can also be a TV Mother who throws away the kid in the dustbin. Right from my childhood, I have always been a money-minting machine. And Abhishek is the only person who gave me love.
Radha: U get emotional when someone mentions love, affection, care, parents, if may I ask why? Why r u sad?
Rakhi Sawant: Radha, because I never got love. Neither from My dad nor my mother. There can also be a TV Mother who throws away the kid in the dustbin. Right from my childhood, I have always been a money-minting machine. And Abhishek is the only person who gave me love.
Nick: When will you visit Amsterdam??
Rakhi Sawant: In July, I am going for a World Tour!
Abhi: what is your education level?
Rakhi Sawant: Abhi, I have just passed my SSC
Arjun: Rakhi please tell us your date of birth with year?
Rakhi Sawant: Arjun, my B-Day is 25th Nov-19??
Abby: hi...what was your childhood days like??
Rakhi Sawant: Abby, Mere dost, Bachpan dekha kisne! The body was only growing. Never realized that what is Holi, Diwali, teenage...Now, Donât ask me why? Coz' this will require a huge volume of explanation.
Dimple : U get emotional when someone mentions love, affection, care, parents, may I ask y? Why r u sad?
Rakhi Sawant: Because, I know the truth and the in depth of my emotions. I hate false praises.
Dimple : U get emotional when someone mentions love, affection, care, parents, may I ask y? Why r u sad?
Rakhi Sawant: Because, I know the truth and the in depth of my emotions. I hate false praises.
Dimple : Were u glamorous as a teenager?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, I have just become a glam doll off late. Teen days, I was a very bad looking girl
Dimple : your mother was also actress, did u get acting tips from her?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, my mom is a housewife.
Arjun : Rakhi you were looking so hot in Buddha Mar Gaya...please do more and more moviesâ¦we really love to watch you on screen
Rakhi Sawant: Arjun thanks for the compliment I Love to make ppl laugh
Dimple : What is ur height?
Rakhi Sawant: my ht is 5.5
sexy boy : r u planning down to come to Pakistan any time soon
Rakhi Sawant: Sexy Boy, I love t come to Pakistan
salman : what is your fav pastime
Rakhi Sawant: I do yoga and meditation. I sit in the Jacuzzi in my bathroom
Dimple : u r also doing charity work e.g. PETA, how does it feel
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, I have lots of friends in PETA. But as of now, I am not doing anything 4 PETA. Here, humans are starving , let me do something 4 them 1st. PETA ke liye baad me kar loongi!
Dimple : y do u think people get jealous?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, all the TV celebs get jealous coz' of my fame and promotion. They see me with evil and cheap eyes. Still, I forgave them and are friends with them.
Dimple : do u think Nach Baliye approached u to get fame?
Rakhi Sawant: Dimple, Nach Baliye knew that I am an innocent person. And NB 1 and 2 were a non starrer. They wanted TRPs, Hence they approached me, and now NB3 is a Superhit!
naheeda : Hi rakhi how r u doing? you dance so well...are u a trained dancer
Rakhi Sawant: Naheeda, I am a born dancer. Its a Godâs gift! I can do any Indian, western , national-international dance very well.
Sam : what is this new show that u r doing Yeh Hai Jalwa
Rakhi Sawant: sam, I didnât want to do reality shows. They approached me with a noble cause of helping the slum children. U must watch how I teach these children. And I am sure that I will not win the show!
Sam : what is this new show that u r doing Yeh Hai Jalwa
Rakhi Sawant: sam, I didnât want to do reality shows. They approached me with a noble cause of helping the slum children. U must watch how I teach these children. And I am sure that I will not win the show!
Prabu : Hello Rakhiji. U r a wonderful woman. U r my female role model. I just wanted to ask u that how do u deal with all this âDramebaazâ âitem girlâ etc. kind of tags given to u.
Rakhi Sawant: Prabhu, my heart cries when I hear such tags. No one sees my tears. If I want to cry, then, I cry b4 God. I do believe in my God, as He is the only person who can understand my feelings and emotions.
Rakhi Sawant: I am getting late. It was really nice chatting with u. Pls watch Krazzzy 4 and Yeh hai jalwa on 9X. thanks 4 your time. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Apr 2008 | 12:41 pm
