Time and again you've proved that no one can beat you guys in your 'bollywood ka gyaan' especially when it comes to the Guess Who's. But we ain't here to quit either. We will try and try until we find a face you can't guess. So here's this week's suspense. Let's see if you can unmask this celebrity.
She is Hot and sizzling. And deceiving her age, she just goes on to look hotter by the day. Her backless attires are a sight to see. She is a photographer's delight and a camera's passion. She was once featured on the Maxim cover and she turned the heat quotient of the magazine to an all time high.
So, have you guessed it already or do you want moreâ¦sorry that's all for now. And if you still cannot get who this bombshell is then wait for next week, and you will know.
To know the answer to last week's picture quiz, click here Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 13 May 2008 | 3:23 pm
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GO CAM Films' first venture Hastey Hastey has been postponed by a week. The film originally scheduled to release on May 23 will now hit theatres on May 30.
The film is a light-hearted entertainer shot in the US and stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajpal Yadav along with newcomers Nisha Rawal and Monishka.
Bollywood Hungama got in touch with producer Shivaram Kumar to confirm this piece of news, âYes, Hastey Hastey would now release on May 30. It gives us an open week with even the IPL matches ending on Jun 1. Moreover, it gives a good amount of time to do the publicity. The music which released recently has caught on big time and is making its way to the countdown chartsâ, says the first-time excited producer. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 2:18 pm
After Taare Zameen Par, its child protagonist Darsheel Safary has always been in the news, despite the fact that he hasn't signed a single film after that. So you may wonder what's keeping little Darsheel busy?
Well its endorsements, public appearances at events, presence on T.V. shows and of course now he has even joined the bandwagon of stars who feature on the cover page of magazines. Yes, the child prodigy is seen on the cover of the magazine 'Child' (May 2008 issue). As the name suggests 'Child' is a magazine that talks about raising kids in a healthy and happy way.
Hence, it comes as no wonder to see probably the most recognized child artiste on the cover page. In an exclusive interview, Darsheel even shows his playful and mischievous side. He talks about his hobbies, his fascination for gizmos and his love for his kid sister whom he fondly calls as Neju-Peju.
A rare vacation treat this for all kids and mommies alike. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 13 May 2008 | 12:40 pm
Entertainment and communications firm Percept Limited Tuesday announced a joint venture with retail major Future Group to launch 'Bollywood Retail' that aims to cash in on the Hindi film industry, the biggest entertainment phenomenon in India. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 12:01 pm
Elections to the Tamil Film Directors' Association were postponed for an indefinite period after threats of violence from non-members, Industry sources reveal. Now negotiation are going on to elect the new body to the association with all the groups involved in the disputes. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
Deepan, who debuted in films by directing a political pot-boiler titled The Leader with the lookalikes of top political leaders in the state, is planning another film. This time, he is going to cast Prithviraj as the hero. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:57 am
Madhavan signed a record new deal with Reliance Groups's Adlabs for doing four films in a row in the coming years. Saurabh Varma, Chief Marketing Officer of Adlabs revealed this today after announcing the release date of first venture with Madhavan '13 B' directed by Vikram. Starred by Madhavan and Neetu ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:50 am
Pachamarathananil, debut venture of director Leo Thaddeus which released on Friday, had a decent opening according to market reports. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:48 am
Acting pricey in Bollywood is nothing new. What`s new is that newcomers are throwing their weight around. After, Neil Nitin Mukesh its actor Harman Baweja, who seems to be throwing quite some weight around. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
"Speed Racer," Warner Bros` big budget family adventure from directors Andy and Larry Wachowski ("The Matrix" trilogy), crashed and burned at North American box offices this past weekend, according to final figures released on Monday. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
TV starlet Prachi Desai of `Kasamh Se` fame has hit it big time in Bollywood. The actor, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Farhan Akhtar in `Rock On`, has bagged the lead role in director duo Abbas-Mustan`s home production `Life Partner`. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
If there is one thing director M Night Shyamalan enjoys, it is spooking audiences with his supernatural movies, and he promises his June release, "The Happening," will be the scariest ride yet.
If there is one thing director M Night Shyamalan enjoys, it is spooking audiences with his supernatural movies, and he promises his June release, "The Happening," will be the scariest ride yet. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is puzzled over the falling TRP ratings of game shows like Panchvi Pass , hosted by stars like Shah Rukh Khan. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
After being in news for all the wrong reasons, Rakesh Roshan now appears to have put the infamous Ram Sampath and Krazzy 4 saga behind him as he has now signed a mega deal with film distributor Eros International. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
Getting Hollywood actors paid for their smallest performances -- video clips on the Internet -- is shaping up as one their biggest sticking points in stalemated contract negotiations with major studios. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:43 am
Director Yograj Bhat is to direct hero Puneet Rajkumar in his new venture after getting the script ready from producer Rockline Venkatesh. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:27 am
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen, who turned 85 Tuesday, will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the 10th Osian's-Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, starting July 10 in the capital. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 11:21 am
Mahindra and amp; Mahindra, one of India's leading automobile manufacturing companies, is diversifying into the entertainment media. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 11:21 am
Yesteryear's Bollywood actor Navin Nischol and his brother were acquitted of charges of abetment of suicide of his wife Gitanjali. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 11:19 am
Aditya Arts's maiden production in Kannada, Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu has completed the dubbing work. The dubbing was done at Chamundeswari Studio, Bangalore, and re-recording is currently in progress. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:18 am
Well known Kannada film producer Ramesh Yadav is set to launch three new projects in the next three months with big stars like Darshan, Sudeep and Ravichandran. Already Ramesh has three projects which are now in different stages of production and are ready for release in the next few months. ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:10 am
1. Santosh Subramanyam: Director: M.Raja. The honest remake of Bommarillu really rocks in all the centers of Tamil Nadu. The box-office collections are quite enough to declare the film as a blockbuster of this summer. The film is now in its fourth week and going steady without the usual first break ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 11:05 am
Producer Basava Reddy and debutant director Shivadwaj are making every effort to get the release of the film Neene Neene by the month end. The producer has planned some innovative methods of publicity to reach the people and wants his film to create enough curiosity value before its release. Reddy ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 10:59 am
After tasting success with home productions Giri and Rendu, Khushboo, the erstwhile bombshell of Tamil Cinema, is gearing up to launch her fresh venture with her husband Sundar in the lead. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 13 May 2008 | 10:59 am
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Wonder who has more reason to feel offended, cricketers or sex workers. But Mahesh Bhatt's forthcoming film Jannat where Emran Hashmi plays a bookie compares the two professionsâ¦.and explicitly says cricketers are like prostitutes.
What's more, the censor board saw nothing objectionable on the world's poshest profession being compared with the oldest. Says a character in Jannat, "Dekhiye Sir. Cricketers aur prostitutes ke beech zyada farq nahin hota. Donon ki jawani khatm to kahani khatm."
In fact producer Mahesh Bhatt is supremely gung-ho about this latest eyebrow-raising tryst with controversy. "Yes, those are the exact words in Jannat. And what's wrong with that? If you think about it, we're all prostitutes. And at least they deliver what they promise. I'm no different from a prostitute. I too am a pleasure peddler. And please, I'd rather be a prostitute than a saint," says the eternal celluloid renegade who has earlier whipped up a frenzy of controversies in movies like Arth, Zakhm and Woh Lamhe. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 10:40 am
Once upon a time, rickshaw drivers used to be pretty much in vogue, especially when it came to Rajinikanth movies. Ever since Rajini's Baasha turned out to be a global blockbuster, auto rickshaws started playing an important role in majority of movies starring the Superstar.
While Hindi films haven't really warmed up to auto rickshaws (with the rare exception being Sirf Tum where Jackie Shroff played an auto rickshaw driver), it took a Himesh Reshammiya to make it all fashionable, considering the fact that he had them packed all the way from India to Germany with entire bag, baggage and vehicle in his debut flick Aap Kaa Surroor.
Now Nikhil Dwivedi, the young man from My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, is also trying to do his bit for auto rickshaw drivers in his upcoming film Khalbali Hai Khalbali. Buzz is that for one of the songs from the film, he has as many as 100 auto rickshaws along with the drivers filling up the frames.
Confirms Ajay Chandok, director of Khalbali Hai Khalbali, "My film is an out and out mass entertainer and I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be targeting this particular segment of audience. It is my way of paying homage to the community which has been providing services to us Mumbaikars at a relentless pace. We have shot the number at some of the strategic locations in the city of Mumbai to get the right true flavor on screen."
Laughs Nikhil Dwivedi, "It was fun to be interacting with them. Yes, I have been on rickshaws as a passenger, but it was a unique experience to be interacting with them so closely and even match steps."
Incidentally, these auto rickshaw drivers were arranged by the song's choreographer duo of Bosco and Ceaser. They went all out to lend an authenticity to the frames and didn't relent before everyone got their steps right. Apart from 100 drivers and Nikhil, the song also features South star Sada. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 9:43 am
The quality and outcome of Mimoh's purported dream launch, Jimmy, has sent shock waves across the industry. While the pre-release vibes from the film were indicative of a hard time ahead not even the shrewdest trade pundit could have predicted such a harsh and relentless attack on a film that clearly and tragically doesn't deliver the goods.
While the shell-shocked star-parent Mithun Chakraborty has gone into a shell, sources close to the family say Mithun wasn't quite unprepared for the severe backlash. "Mithunda kind of knew what was coming. When he had seen the rushes he was shocked by the tackiness of the product. Jimmy was certainly not the launch that the doting father had dreamt for his son. Given a choice Mithun-da would've liked to shelve the film. And if it was his own home production he'd have done exactly that regardless of financial losses. But this was someone else's money and simply refunding Rs 5 crores was not the solution."
It was late last year after seeing the rushes that the appalled and panicky Papa stepped in to perform Operation Rescue. "Mithun da saw how poorly the film had been put together. The production values were much below par. The producers had promised to shoot in foreign locations, especially Dubai. All Mithun-da saw were indoor shots done shabbily. He decided to take matters into hands. Two extra songs were shot. No expenses were spared to make them look lavish. But it was too late," the source ends regretfully.
A lot of Chakraborty's friends also feel that the choice of director was wrong.
Continues the source, "Raj N Sippy had made a series of successful films in the 1970s. But he has been pretty much out of the loop in recent times. Mithunda's friends advised him against handing over the responsibility of launching Mimoh to a director whose best years came 25 years ago. But Mithunda was adamant. He argued that Raj Sippy had worked with the best of superstars in the past from Amitabh Bachchan to Dharmendra to Mithun. In fact, Raj had directed Mithun in Boxer which was a flop but which remains one of Mithuda's favourite films. Raj Sippy had also directed Akshay Kumar in his first film (Sugandh). So Raj was the chosen onceâ¦Once things started going wrong there was little Mithunda could do."
Post-release the velocity of the criticism against Jimmy has hit the emotional actor hard. Mithunda refuses to say anything about Mimoh's failed debut, beyondâ¦. "I always maintained my son is a better dancer than me. Everyone agrees. I'm happy with that. Beyond that, Mimoh has his own destiny. He's named after Michael Jackson and Mohammad Ali. Like the two, he'll have to fight his way through life. I can only be there to support him. He'll have to fight the battle on his own." Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 9:33 am
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, who is a big fan of Indian-American director, producer and writer Manoj 'Night' Shyamalan's work, regrets that she couldn't be formally introduced to the spook specialist in Delhi. But she is happy he was being recognised alongside her. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 9:21 am
Mukta Arts' first Marathi film VALU - THE WILD BULL will be screened at the 43rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (4th - 12th July). The film will be also screened at Pennsylvania's Silk Screen Film Festival. Directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni, it stars Atul Kulkarni, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharati Acharekar, Girish Kulkarni, Nirmitee Sawant and others. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 8:54 am
Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has expansion plans. The production house has cracked a deal and acquired a 50% stake in a high-profile television channel. The official announcement will be made soon.
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has also taken a step to acquire as many as 100 single screen theatres in India. In fact, NGE, along with Jagdev Singh, Managing Director, Khalsa Motors, has acquired a theatre in Falna in Rajasthan. Sajid and Jagdev's next move is to construct a multiplex called Newplex in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 8:47 am
BIG Music re-released KAIFIYAT⦠A STATE OF MIND, a tribute in the fond memory of celebrated poet Kaifi Azmi, on his 6th death anniversary. Present on the occasion were Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar, who, along with Shaukat Kaifi, Baba Azmi, Tanvi Azmi and Kulmeet Makkar, paid tributes to the great poet.
The highlights of the evening were soulful renditions by Shaukat Azmi and Javed Akhtar. The audio book is a collection of Urdu poems recited by Kaifi Azmi. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 8:39 am
It was recently reported in the media that Vivek Oberoi was to play a leading role in Prakash Jha's RAJNITI along with Ajay Devgan, Nana Patekar, Ranbir Kapoor and Manoj Bajpai. But according to Vivek's publicist Dale Bhagwagar, the actor wouldn't be able to participate in the film.
"Indeed, Vivek was offered RAJNITI and wanted to do the film too. But since he had already committed the required dates to the Karan Johar production to be directed by Rensil D'Silva, he couldn't be part of RAJNITI. However, Vivek has been an admirer of all Prakash Jha movies and is keen to work with the director in future," states Bhagwagar. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 8:39 am
Eros International released BHOOTHNATH simultaneously in Pakistan along with the other international markets. It is the first film of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan to release in Pakistan. The film opened on 9th May across all major cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujaranwala, Hyderabad and Gujarat, in association with Evernew Group and HKC Entertainment, who have been in the business for more than 50 years. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 8:35 am
Award winning filmmaker Mrinal Sen of 'Bhuvan Shome', 'Ek Din Achanak' and 'Mrigaya' fame turned 85 Tuesday, an event marked by a special screening of a documentary on him by his protege, but the director says 'birthdays are nothing special'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 8:32 am
Actor-producer Suniel Shetty is all set to play a real life character in 'Red Alert-The War Within' about the Maoist movement in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 8:31 am
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He won innumerable hearts as Sujal in a television show. Now TV's Numero Uno actor Rajeev Khandelwal is sure to multiply his fan-following with his feature film debut AAMIR. The film also heralds the arrival of a supremely talented storyteller -- debutante director Rajkumar Gupta.
It's not easy to think out of the box. It requires courage to swim against the tide. Rajkumar Gupta does not take shortcuts in his first film. It's not a love story or a laughathon. It's not a masala potboiler either. AAMIR is about an ordinary mortal caught in a vicious web.
Shot brilliantly at several locations of Mumbai [DoP: Alphonse Roy; incredible camerawork], the film leaves a hammer-strong impact on the minds of the viewer. The penultimate 20 minutes especially are breath-taking. The culmination catches you by complete surprise, it's unexpected. Not one of those heroic ends.
Films with unconventional themes rarely find backers, but AAMIR has found a strong name to reach out to millions of moviegoers across the globe -- UTV. What's noteworthy is that on one hand this studio backs films like JODHAA AKBAR and RACE and on the other, provides support to films like AAMIR, which may not boast of great stars or great visuals, but has a great story to tell.
Films like AAMIR reinforce your faith in the new talent that's surfacing in Bollywood. The entrants -- Rajkumar Gupta and Rajeev Khandelwal -- have taken a giant leap in their very first film attempt. Kudos!
AAMIR hits the screens on June 6. A detailed review of the film will appear on its release. Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 May 2008 | 7:22 am
Sikander Kher's introductory scene in his debut 'Woodstock Villa' was inspired from Tom Cruise starrer 'Days of Thunder' and shot at a whopping budget of Rs.15 million. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 7:00 am
'Indian Idol' winner Abhijeet Sawant, who quietly tied the knot with long-time friend Shilpa Edvankar last December, gives credit to Sony TV's reality show for the marriage. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 4:32 am
Bollywood is smarting under two box-office disasters - Yash Raj Films' star-studded 'Tashan' and Filmkraft's 'Krazzy 4'. Their failure has proved that gloss, style and fluff cannot be a mantra for success without a convincing script. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 May 2008 | 4:32 am
Star Entertainment held the media meet of their movie Red Alert in Mumbai today which was attended by the stars of the movie Sunil Shetty and Sameera Reddy along with Seema Biswas and Gulshan Grover.Venue: ITC Grand Maratha, Andheri, Mumbai, Monday nightPresent: Sunil Shetty, Sameera Reddy, Gulshan Grover, Seema Biswas, TP Agarwal, Rahul Agarwal and others Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 May 2008 | 12:00 am
This guy is blessed with looks which has taken him from being one of the top most models in India to one of the most successful male model turned actor in Bollywood. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 May 2008 | 12:00 am
Very few actresses can boast of being an all rounder, but Sophie Chaudhary is one and few know about it. Whats more, she chooses to be very humble while refraining to say anything about her achievements and talents. We did not know that Sophie was a master in not Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 May 2008 | 12:00 am
Big B was the chief guest at the album launch of Rahul Sharma and Richard Claydermans Confluence II held in JW Marriott, Mumbai.Present: Amitabh Bachchan, Yash Chopra, Rahul Sharma, Neeta Lulla, Adnan Sami and . Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 May 2008 | 12:00 am
Sanjay Guptas Acid Factory is all set to hit the floors! And to mark its grand beginning, Sanjay Gupta threw a bash, in association with Kingfisher Force One India, at Aurus Juhu. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 13 May 2008 | 12:00 am
That Big B was more popularly referred to as the Angry Young Man is something which is known to one and all. And why not? After all, he did display that side of his with panache in films like Deewar, Zanjeer, Shakti, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar etc.
However, as the years passed, Big B moved on to more sober and mature roles like the restaurant owner in Cheeni Kum, to the weird looking traveler in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom to the friendly ghost in Bhoothnath. This is on- screen; Off-screen Big B seems to be hell-bent on keeping the title of Angry Young Man or should we say Angry 'Old' Man. After all, off-late he doesn't let go of anyone who rubs him the wrong way.
First it was the media who faced his fury a number of times, right from the Abhi-Ash wedding to the Barabanki land case. Then it was Anurag Basu who rubbed Big B the wrong way and as they say, got it back tit for tat.
The latest to face Big B's wrath is noted film-critic and director Khalid Mohammed. Apparently, Khalid had written some not too pleasing things about Big B's latest release Bhoothnath in his review in a leading newspaper and Big B decided 'Enough is Enough'. He has publicly lashed out against his one time good friend, Khalid Mohammed, in his blog. In Amitabh's own words, these are some of the excerpts:
âKhalid Mohammed who reviews the film for Hindustan Times of date, who instead of reviewing writes a personal letter to me through a public document, who wishes that I go and learn how to act from the Pune Film Institute, who laments at the only dialogue he heard in the entire film, my oft repeated 'Haiiiiiiii', who as director made three of the most colossal bombs in the history of Indian Cinema and who now tries to educate others in the craft, who credits the cast of the film as AB,AB AB, disrespecting the other eminent star presence, who allegedly as Editor of Filmfare, coerced the talent of his directed films to work for him in lieu of the alleged consideration of an Award, titles his diatribe -
'TO BOO OR NOT TO BOO'
Well KHALIDA ! And this is not a gender error, but a call you respond to lovingly, when Jaya addresses you, as you spread yourself across our dining table in Jalsa, sipping our, in your own words, 'exclusive and expensive wine', this is what I have to say to you -
'BOO'!!!â
With one of the biggest WWE superstars, The Great Khali, in town, looks like even Big B is in a mood to fight. But must say, all you WWE fans, the battle has only begun and this time it's not between Big Show and Khali but between Big B and Khali-d! Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2008 | 4:28 pm
Soha Ali Khan is back and this time in a sizzling new avatar. After her last film Khoya Khoya Chand sank without a trace, looks like Soha is all set to go in for a complete makeover. And if this picture of her sizzling in this teeny-weenie outfit is any indication of things to come, all we can say is that things are only going to get hotter.
Soha features on the cover page of fashion magazine, Maxim, in its May issue and boy does she set the temperatures soaring or what. For all you guys who dismissed her as the girl next door, this issue would prove to be an eye-opener. Soha shows off her never before seen side (pun intended) and makes you drool for more. So, until we bring you some more pics of the super hot and super sexy Soha keep those emotions in control. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2008 | 3:13 pm
One of the darlings of Indian cinema, Juhi Chawla, couldn't be happier to talk about her new film Bhoothnath, and as she sits in her London hotel suite draped in her red and golden anarkali dress, it's clear that Bhoothnath is a film that means a lot to her. Call her the chirpy Chawla as many of the journos call her, she seemed totally relaxed and frank while talking about her costar-friend SRK, the IPL, her kids, then begins to lavish praise on her new director and describes her 'Ek Rishta' with Amitabh Bachchan in this exclusive interview for Bollywood Hungama.
Former Miss India, then ad campaigns, then your beautiful smile, then your first big hit QSQT followed by plenty more, your best buddy SRK, then your 'saat phere' with Jai Mehta, your kids, then some more ad campaigns followed by your Saade Saat Phere with Irrfan Khan and the least you expect is a 'bhooth'. How do you sum up your journey so far?
Talking about the journey, you've been following me since 6.30 am from Heathrow airport. So you must have guessed that my journey was hectic. Anyway, the way you started it, I thought where will you land up? But yes, you are right. It has been one hell of a journey. So much has happened so fast and look, I am a mother of two and still doing films. It's good to be back in London after a long long time for the promotion of Bhoothnath. My journey still continues after this film though. But here I am ready to face your questions.
Juhi Chawla has never been a part of a B.R. Films. Then how did you find your first outing with them?
The outing has been great. Bhoothnath has been a wonderful experience for more reasons than just one. I am working with Mr. Bachchan after a long gap, the same with Shah Rukh. Actually, my last film with both of them happened to be Paheli and that too was a ghost film. But working with Ravi Chopra was one of my most memorable moments simply because of the experience and talent he has brought along with his production house. To be a part of B.R. Films in your cinematic journey is a must for everyone.
My last film with Big B and SRK happened to be Paheli and that too was a ghost film
You play Banku's mother in the film but have you ever encountered a Banku in any of your kids?
(Laughs) Don't even remind me of it. My kids can be naughty, frustrating, mad and even go outside the house. I then have to spank them but all in good faith. From the most joyous and blissful moments to the most frustrating moments, I've had them all with my kids. It's an experience I cannot forget all my life.
Do you think that in Press conferences held overseas and events which promote the individual film, kids are somehow forgotten and it's only the big stars who steal the show?
Let me tell you that our little Banku has been a part of many shows and promotional tours back in India. It was him (Aman Siddiqui) who launched the soundtrack of Bhoothnath on the musical reality show Amul Star Voice of India. It is quite sad that he is not present here with us in London but that's not what we intended. I guess he must be a bit busy with Bhoothnath back home (laughs).
You've worked with a bhooth, your very good friend SRK, in Paheli. Bhooth here is Amitabh Bachchan. How was your Ek Rishta with him?
You've framed this question very nicely. Yes, as I've said before that this is the second time I'm working with both SRK and Amitji. In Paheli, I did not share screen space with Shah Rukh because his portions were more with Rani Mukherjee in the film. In Bhoothnath, it's almost a similar story. It's the kid, Banku, who shares screen space with the bhooth. I am a mother who doesn't believe in ghosts until the ghost reveals itself. Working with Amitji is a dream come true for any actor and sharing a scene with him is even more special. Coincidently, I am working with him again in Aladdin where he plays a genie. Now that's spooky (laughs).
You thanked everybody and mentioned every co-actors name in Bhoothnath but forgot one - Shah Rukh Khan. Do you think he is not a part of this film only because he is doing a special appearance?
Oh Yes. I did forget to name him but that does not mean he is not a part of the film. Even though he has only 20 minutes in Bhoothnath, he has played his part well. In fact, I told Vivek Sharma, the director, that how lucky he was to have Amitji and Shah Rukh both in his debut film.
They had screen tested me for the part of Draupadi for Mahabharat
You mentioned in the Press conference that you have worked once with B.R Chopra before. Can you clarify that a bit?
(Laughs) Yeah. This is going back to my Miss India title. After winning the title, I got an offer from B.R Chopra saab to work in their tele series Mahabharat. In fact, they screen tested me for the part of Draupadi. I was selected too but at the same time, I got another offer to work in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak which happened to be my debut film. So I had to choose between the two. What happened next, everyone knows.
Why don't we see you along with SRK in all the IPL matches? You both are owners of the Kolkata Knight Riders and you should be attending.
I am so busy with my two kids that I just cannot leave them. But it's Jai, my husband, and SRK who have the control over what's going on in the IPL. I hope that Kolkata Knight Riders win the tournament. Do you know, I am not even following the matches? Such is my halat. Shah Rukh is such an excellent marketing guy that right from the special music video for our team to the clothes they wear, he wants everything in the right place. No compromises there for him. But I have attended couple of matches with him. Let me get back to India and I'll have a think about it again.
Shah Rukh is such an excellent marketing guy. He wants everything in the right place. No compromises there for him
This is the first time you have sung a song in the film. How was the experience?
Now that's been the highlight of today's event. Pehle nachvaenge aur ab gavaenge (laughs). I have trained myself as a classical vocalist and when I was given a chance to sing, I did. The song is called 'Jaane Do' which is a slow number. You will soon find out after seeing the film whether I've got my career in singing or acting (laughs).
Any message for all the special kids out there?
The message is that, Go and watch Bhoothnath. It's a story of a haunted house where this family goes to stay and where they meet this ghost. Don't worry guys; I am not trying to scare you. It's a fun film with lots of emotions and laughter and an underlined message that is be good to the ones who are bad too. You never know when a foe might turn into a friend. But do go and watch it for Vivek Sharma who has put his heart and soul in this film. A must watch for his creative direction. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 12 May 2008 | 12:31 pm
