Critically acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is ready to start his next project which is titled Kaminey. The film would belong to the action genre and stars teen heartthrob Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. This is the first time that they are paired opposite each other.
The shooting of the film is set to start from June 18 at various locations across the country. Vishal, whose last film was Blood Brothers (a short film), will also be composing the music for this film.
With such a unique title and a fresh pairing, one thing is certain that this film is bound to generate tremendous curiosity. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 4:19 pm
Lage Raho Munnabhai wins four National Awards in categories which included Best Popular Film providing Wholesome Entertainment, Best Screenplay (Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijaat Joshi), Best Lyrics (Swanand Kirkire) and the Best Supporting Actor (Dileep Prabhawalkar)
An exhilarated Vidhu Vinod Chopra adds, "It is a wonderful surprise. What makes me happy is that it is a great inspiration for newcomers and fresh talented people who have a fire in their belly to make a mark in this industry. Abhijaat Joshi (screenplay) and Swanand Kirkire's (lyricist) work getting acknowledged makes Raju and me very proud." After four prestigious awards and world recognition, even Raj Kumar Hirani cannot stay shut. "I am happy that a film based on the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi wins the award for wholesome entertainment. It is a big achievement for my team and me. My associates, Abhijaat Joshi, and Swanand Kirkire's awards make this moment even greater," expresses Hirani.
The music and lyrics have been a revelation in itself. "I might be the one who has won the award but this was a collaborative and collective piece of work. I am grateful to Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani and Shantanu Moitra for bringing out the best in me and and for creating the atmosphere where one can strive for excellence," says an exhilarated Swanand Kirkire.
Apart from Lage Raho Munnabhai, Vishal Bhardwaj won the Special Jury Award for Omkara, Madhur Bhandarkar won The Best Director Award for Traffic Signal, Kabir Khan won The Best Debutante Director for Kabul Express and Konkona Sen Sharma won The Best Supporting Actress award for Omkara.
So here's a round of applause for all the winners and their achievements. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 4:10 pm
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The gossip mills are working overtime when it comes to the IT couple of Bollywood - Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Every second day too much newsprint is being devoted to incorrect stories on them. Obviously, it is uncalled for and it has reached a stage where both of them are upset about this. Recently, there were reports on Saif and Kareena having a spat at a recent awards function. According to one report, the fight was over Kareena's 'revealing' costumes. According to another, the fight was over Saif leaving the function early. A source close to both the actors reveals, âThis is getting extremely out of hand and upsetting. No one bothers to clarify anything with him or her and choose to write whatever they want to. It is about time Bebo and Saif spoke up and put a stop to it.â
Apparently, the truth is the exact opposite. For all those predicting trouble in paradise, here's the news. The couple's very much together and happy as ever. In fact, Saif flew all the way from London where he was shooting for his production, Illuminati Films' first venture directed by Imtiaz Ali. A source close to the actor spills the beans, âSaif actually took a twelve hour flight just to spend three hours with Kareena at this recent award function. Apparently, he had planned this as a surprise for her. Bebo was caught unawares when he landed up and she couldn't stop smiling. In fact, he came all the way just to cheer for her performance and to clap for her because she received the Best Actress for Jab We Met. He's extremely proud of her and is very supportive of her work. In fact, all this nonsense about him being upset about a revealing outfit at the awards is rubbish. Manish Malhotra who has been designing for her for a long time has done the outfit and he was very much aware of what she was wearing. And c'mon, she has worn a bikini in Tashan, so what's the big deal over an outfit?"
Kareena when contacted, true to fiery image, takes matters into hand and clarifies. Says Kareena, "Enough is enough. Why don't people check facts before writing? These stories are absolutely ridiculous and baseless. In fact, Saif came all the way to surprise me and I've never been happier."
So all you rumor-mongers out there, you have heard it from the girl. Get over this. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 2:35 pm
Besides being a launch pad for Imran Khan as an actor and Abbas Tyrewala as director, Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na also brought back filmmaker Mansoor Khan back to Bollywood from hills of Coonoor, where Mansoor shifted his base to few years back. Mansoor took over as the producer for the film as Aamir was busy with Taare Zameen Par.
Following is the special producer's note by Mansoor Khan as he shares his experience of working on Jaane Tu⦠Ya Jaane Na.
âEvery now and then something happens that - for better or worse - shifts your life to a track that you were least prepared for. Here I was in the idyllic town of Coonoor, in the hills, preparing myself for global warming, Peak Oil and other catastrophes when suddenly I get a call from Aamir telling me I have to take the next flight to Bombay, if Jaane Tu⦠was to be shot anytime within a year. It was that simple- a call from the family that could not be ignored, as Jaane Tuâ¦was also long over-due to launch my nephew Imran Khan.
The next day I was sitting in A.K. productions' office in Bombay, meeting a team of bright-eyed youngsters who were introduced to me as Abbas, the writer and director, Manoj, the cinematographer, Shaan, the editor, and Raghav, the associate director. I tried to look as confident as possible and the journey started.
I must admit I felt like I was starting from scratch. So many things had changed in filmmaking that I could have easily surrendered. But a few things kept me going. First, Abbas had written a tight, inspired script-the real starting point before any producer should think of pouring money and effort into shooting it. Second, it was the perfect launch for my nephew, Imran, who Abbas saw in the lead role from the first time he saw him. Third, the music by AR Rahman was fabulous and one of his best in Hindi films. And last but not the least-Aamir's confidence in me to take over as producer.
Jaane Tu⦠was a revitalizing experience for me-to brush-up on old skills and learn new rules. I first countered, then, gradually absorbed Abbas's unique way of instructing his actors and playing out the scene for the camera. Though it seemed to break some rules in my head, they brought amazing results. So what if he does not like to make shot breakdowns!
I admired Manoj, the cinematographer who was strikingly amicable even while managing the heaviest shifts of lighting the Bombay streets at night with minimum fanfare, yet achieving a new look and feel. So what if he wanted half the lighting equipment in town.
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I joked easily with Raghav, the associate director, on whose broad shoulders rested the weight of making it all happen on the shooting set. So what if he finished off half my sandwiches.
I gradually understood the tribulations of being sync-sound recordist as I watched Stephen deal with all the unwanted noises of the Bombay streets, birds and occasional team members, to give a clean sync- sound track. No wonder he did not talk much.
I never knew when Shaan, the editor, put it all together, but it was ready to watch with new twists, no sooner had we shot it. One way to keep the producer from making painful suggestions!
And above all I learnt how to work in tandem with Rao Sahab who played a strict executive producer, keeping schedules on track, budgets in control and adolescent hormones of crew members in check, while still being practical and lovable.
I was grateful to Kiran as associate producer who made well-time appearances and saved us when we were in trouble.
Aamir was the perfect co producer- few words of advice but striking rigidly to the budget limit. That's it! Made us think harder.
On the actor's front, Imran was one I was most concerned about- After all, this was his launch film. It kin of reminded me of how I felt about Aamir during earlier shoots of QSQT. But Imran put me at ease soon. He showed remarkable inner confidence with a sharp learning curve while evolving his own pitch of rendering a scene in an original and effective manner.
Genelia was dynamite the movement the camera rolled- plain watchable, no matter what she did or wore.
So many other contributors in the Jaane Tu⦠team and each one I have learnt something from. Oh hell, I was actually beginning to enjoy this diversion from my bucolic farm life.
And now the film is done and it is time to write a producer's note. Well let me tell you, the defining moment of a film is the final cut. And having watched that I am glad I was pulled out of the hills to associate with a young film team that has effectively translated a wonderful script into a memorable film.
Now back to Global Warming and Peak Oil."
- Mansoor Khan Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 11 Jun 2008 | 1:38 pm
Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov, an intellectual who helped bring about Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev`s perestroika, died in Germany on Tuesday at the age of 79, the Kyrgyz president`s office said. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:10 pm
The beautiful Deepika Padukone is leading again, not just as the hottest newcomer in Bollywood or the modeling world, but as a Grand Marshal at 28th India Day Parade in New York to celebrate India`s 61st Independence Day on 17th August. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:10 pm
Having legs like Lindsay Lohan`s is not something all girls can achieve, however, what they can easily get is her leggings and that too at a store nearby. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:10 pm
An 800-word hand-written story by bestselling author JK Rowling, which she describes as a prequel to the Harry Potter boy wizard books, sold for 25,000 pounds (USD49,000) at a charity auction on Tuesday. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:10 pm
Oscar-winning actor Paul Newman, responding to a flurry of unconfirmed reports he is gravely ill with cancer, issued a terse, cryptic statement on Tuesday that shed little light on his actual condition. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:10 pm
R Kelly told the judge in his child pornography trial Tuesday that he doesn`t plan to testify. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:10 pm
Actor Suniel Shetty has sent his family on a long holiday after he received threatening calls from a stuntman over a financial deal. The Stuntmen's Association of India has, however, distanced itself from the dispute. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 pm
Melbourne (ANI): New mum Jessica Alba's father has revealed that the actress' newborn daughter Honor Marie looks just like her mother. In an interview to Latina.com, the 27-year-old actress' father Mark Alba admits that the infant has a spitting image of her mother. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:57 am
London (ANI): Troubled singer Amy Winehouse's jealous husband Blake Fielder-Civil has offered a hard man 20,000 pounds to have Pete Doherty "smashed to pieces". The offer came up after jailed Fielder-Civil became suspicious that the druggie singers were sleeping together. This doubt was planted in his mind after he saw ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:46 am
Washington (ANI): American film actress Kate Hudson has revealed that her 4-year-old son is obsessed with undressing women. The actress revealed that she is having a tough time trying to get her son Ryder, from ex-husband Chris Robinson, to stop stripping every woman he meets. "I'm working on trying to ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:36 am
Bollywood couple Ajay Devgan and Kajol are all set to make a cameo in a song in Anil Devgan's next film 'Haal-E-Dil'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:31 am
Facing rebellion from some members, Federation of Malayalam Cine Technicians' Association (MACTA) general secretary Vinayan has got a shot in the arm with two national organisations extending their full support to him. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:30 am
Washington (ANI): Salma Hayek has started looking for a wedding gown, for the actress is planning a summer wedding for herself, according to French reports. If reports are to be believed, the 'Frida' star is taking her relationship with businessman fiance Francois-Henri Pinault to the next level and is planning ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:30 am
Ridheema Tiwari who is busy shooting for Annu Ki Ho Gai Wah Bhai Wah on Star One and Simlpy Sapne on Zee Next will be soon seen grooving to the hit number "No Entry" for the popular show, Saat Phere on Zee TV, on which Bipasha grooved in the movie. ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:21 am
London (ANI): Australian model Miranda Kerr exposed more than what she intended when part of her left boob popped out of her dress during a fundraiser held by former Soviet Union president, Mikhail Gorbachev. The bash was held at the Hampton Court Palace, and Kerr was attending it with her ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:21 am
Shabaaz Khan makes an entry in Grahasti as Balwinder Khurana. Balwinder Khurana is the older brother of Balraaj. He is a conservative, patriarchal man who believes that women should not work or get into business affairs. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:17 am
Melbourne (ANI): Sarah Larson's boob job may have been the reason why George Clooney dumped her. According to In Touch magazine, the former cocktail waitress decided to get a breast augmentation in mid-May, but Clooney is said to have disapproved, reports the Daily Telegraph. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:14 am
Ajay Devgan is known to be taking keen interest in the film Haal-e-Dil. After all, the film marks the debut of his close friend and once upon a time business manager Kumar Mangat's daughter Amita Pathak. It may be recalled that Ajay was even involved during the auditions in finding ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:09 am
Washington (ANI): When George Clooney gives his word, he certainly doesn't break it - as ex girlfriend Sarah Larson recently found out when he gifted her a honeymoon. However, the romantic getaway at his villa at Lake Como, Italy, was not for her but one of her pals who recently ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 11 Jun 2008 | 11:04 am
The comedy that Govinda is currently in shooting in London with Jagmohan Mundhra has got a title. The film is called Excuse Me, Please.
Remember the notorious song 'Sarakaiya Lo Khatiya Jada Lage' that Govinda 'performed' with Karisma Kapoor in Raja Babu 14 years ago. Govinda who's shooting a full-on desi bindaas Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 9:54 am
The alleged threatening calls to Sunil Shetty from a member of the Fight Master Association raises a serious security issue regarding the entertainment industry. "How do such people get a membership card into these film associations? The guy who was threatening me was using that card to make money within the industry," says Sunil, barely recovering from a prolonged bout of serious phone threats.
Not too many people who know Sunil know this. But the man of steel decided to lie low about the alleged threats by stuntman Puran Chauhan's bullyimg stunts only because of his family.
Says a very close friend of Sunil, "Sunil is not a man to take these threats lying down. But when the man threatened to harm his family, Sunil decided to be cautious. Everyone knows Sunil's family means the world to him. He decided to wait until the children's summer holidays, packed off his entire family for a prolonged vacation until the end of August and then decided to take on the man headlong."
When contacted Sunil who has been shooting for Anant Mahadevan's Red Alert in the jungles admitted he was a worried man. "These kinds of threats are not new to me. The industry has been facing one sort of bullying or another since the time Gulshan Kumarji was killed."
A few years ago Sunil had received threatening calls about his father being harmed by gangsters. Says Sunil, "I had freaked out. Most people keep quiet about such threats for their family's safety. This guy was harassing and threatening me on the phone for some months now. Then when I retaliated he recorded my angry abuses and used them to threaten me further. I've already let the cops know what-all he has said and how I've retaliated. The top cop Rakesh Maria is looking into the case. He has handled the Bombay bomb blast case, so mine is very small matter for him."
Apparently pressure was put on Sunil to "make settlements" with his tormentor.
"I was being asked to settle the money that this chap says we owe him for the shooting of Joy Augustine's film for my production house Popcorn Entertainment. But there's no way I was going to given in. If I did, this guy would've tried his funny tricks with other producers."
In fact Sunil has given a list of the people who were persuading him to make a compromise with the extortionist to the cops. "I'm no longer losing sleep because the cops are on the guy's trail and my family is far away and safe. Once the fear of family flies out, there's nothing to stop from taking on my tormentors," says Sunil. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 9:32 am
BHEJA FRY director Sagar Ballary is all set to complete a hat-trick of films with actor Vinay Pathak. He has teamed up with Vinay for his forthcoming film KACCHA LIMBOO, produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures and so comfortable are the director and actor with each other that not just KACCHA LIMBOO, they will be working together again in BHEJA FRY 2 also. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 8:31 am
Yash Raj Films has entered into an agreement with Dubai Infinity Holdings, the innovative and empowering investments enterprise of Dubai. The partnership signed by Yash Chopra and Samira Abdulrazzak, CEO, Dubai Infinity Holding is to build a large-scale entertainment district dedicated to the film brand.
The Yash Raj Films Entertainment District will comprise of theme park attractions, a movie palace, unique hotels and many other unique Indian genre entertainment concepts. All the components of the YRF District will be themed around the YRF banner. The first phase of the YRF Entertainment District is scheduled to be completed by 2012. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 8:25 am
Abbas-Mustan and Akshaye Khanna go back a long way. Besides working in a number of films together, including the biggest hit of 2008 yet, RACE, the director duo and the actor share a terrific rapport in real life. But there's a twist in the tale, at least that's what the rumor mongers would like us to believe.
Rumors are rife that Akshaye has refused an Abbas-Mustan film, to be directed by someone else, on financial grounds. Apparently, post RACE, Akshaye has hiked his fee four-fold and feels that he deserves an 'x' price, which did not suit Abbas-Mustan's budget.
"The hike [in fee] isn't four-fold, it's eight-fold," Akshaye jokes, but gets serious immediately, "The economics of the industry has undergone a change. But my refusal [of an Abbas-Mustan film] had no financial bearings. The reason was something else altogether."
With MERE BAAP PEHLE AAP hitting the screens this Friday, the actor looks forward to working with Priyadarshan every year. "I really enjoyed working in MERE BAAP PEHLE AAP. In fact, working with Priyan relaxes me completely. I keep telling him that we should work in at least one film every year, lekin doosra Akshay beech mein aa jaata hain," he chuckles. Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 7:53 am
Call it a coincidence, but a majority of Priyadarshan movies are remakes of Malayalam films. Even his latest outing MERE BAAP PEHLE AAP is a remake. Why remakes and why Malayalam films in particular?
"I had worked on some original ideas made by independent writers when I started out, but the experience as also the outcome was far from favorable," Priyadarshan reminisces, "That's when I decided to borrow from Malayalam films, which are so rich in content. However, I wish to add, MERE BAAP PEHLE AAP is my last remake. From henceforth, no more remakes for me.â
Now here's another 'allegation' against this supremely successful director. He repeats a set of actors in every film he makes -- Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav and Manoj Joshi. Doesn't it get repetitive? âWhat's the harm? I'd look for alternatives the moment it starts getting monotonous. As long as the moviegoers enjoy my films, I don't wish to look elsewhere. It's like the Tom & Jerry series. Haven't we watched them chasing each other for years now? But we aren't tired yet, we love to watch their antics again and again, don't we?" Priyan has a point! Source: Indiafm.com News | 11 Jun 2008 | 7:46 am
To all those unkind souls who thought that box office death by fire - 'Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag' - had a sense of finality about it, the filmmaker has some wisdom to impart. The vicious cycle of violence is never ending, thankfully. Varma's factory is humming again with high-powered equipment - the Family of Bachchan father, son and daughter-in-law in 'Sarkar Raj'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 4:00 am
Any movie starring Amitabh Bachchan invariably gets a good opening at the box office. So if 'Sarkar Raj' netted an 88 percent collection on its opening day, no one should be surprised. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 3:00 am
Filmmaker Ketan Mehta, whose upcoming film 'Rang Rasiya' is based on legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma's life, says his next project would be on Rani Laxmibai, followed by another on last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 2:00 am
Singer-composer duo Meet brothers, who were seen in popular TV serials and advertisements, say they will focus on music from now on as acting was just temporary and never a priority for them. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 11 Jun 2008 | 2:00 am
Lage Raho Munna Bhai which has a special place in the Hindi film lovers hearts, took home the awards for the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment, best screenplay, best lyrics and best supporting actor awards. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am
Hemant Chaddha needs no introduction for the viewers of Television.He might have got rid of his long hair, but then for the guy who says that positive attitude is his success mantra, growing his hair long was just part of a passing phase. The loss of his long tresses has not even taken away a bit of the charm of this tall and handsome hunk. The actor, who established himself in the showbiz with good roles in some of the most popular serials, speaks about himself and future aspirations in this interview. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am
Actor Aryeman Ramsay has gone for a pilgrimage tour of Shirdi, Ajmer Shariff and other holy places before the release of the film Goodluck in which he plays an important role. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am
Aamir khan, as we all know has a way of surprising viewers by enacting new characters that are very distinctive from his previous characters that cannot be guessed by the film lovers. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am
FHM the international magazine launched its new magazine of the 100 most sexiest women in the world at the High Lounge, Sahara Star. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 am
Tamil actress Priyamani was Tuesday thrilled at getting the National Best Actress Award for her role in Tamil film 'Paruthi Veeran', and credited director Ameer Sulthan and the team of technicians for creating her role. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 6:03 pm
Four of the six Malayalam movies that won national awards this year, including 'Pulijanmam' (for Best Film), have not been publicly screened, Minister for Education and Cultural Affairs M.A. Baby admitted here Tuesday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 6:01 pm
Enlighten Film Company, the creators of the biggest Indian Film Society and Vivek Agnihotri under his banner 'Vivek Agnihotri Creates' are set to produce a film titled 12 based on the famous 50's Hollywood Classic 12 Angry Men.
Enlighten Film Company and 'Vivek Agnihotri Creates' have taken the permission of the right holders of the original play 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, to make it into a film. This will be the first legally adapted international staged play in India which also gives credit to the legendary original playwright - Reginald Rose. The film will be directed by Vivek Agnihotri himself.
The play was first screened on television and then made as a film by the great filmmaker Sidney Lumet. The film revolves around 12 jurors who have to decide whether an 18 year old boy is guilty or not guilty of murdering his father.
On his part, the director who has made films like Chocolate and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal says, "I wanted to adapt this play since a long time. This subject requires a certain responsibility and I wasn't sure if I was ready for it. But recent incidents such as the Maharashtra-Northern divide and other prejudices affected me deeply. And I thought its time that this subject must be made into a film as it deals with the biases in democracy. But reasoning still prevails. My take is that Prejudice prevails because good men don't reason. It's not just a film project anymore; it's my way of protesting."
Vivek is currently in the process of signing some big names such as Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Victor Bannerjee, and Om Puri, etc for the film. Source: Indiafm.com News | 10 Jun 2008 | 4:30 pm
Ajay Devgan is known to be taking keen interest in the film Haal-e-Dil. After all, the film marks the debut of his close friend and once upon a time business manager Kumar Mangat's daughter Amita Pathak.
It may be recalled that Ajay was even involved during the auditions in finding the right male lead opposite Amita. After auditioning many guys, the talented duo of Nakuul Mehta and Adhyayan Suman were zeroed in opposite Amita.
As Haal-e-Dil gears up for release later this month, Ajay and wifey dearest Kajol even went ahead and shot a special song for the film. The song called 'Oye Hoye' seems like a typical Punjabi number and has Kajol dressed in a beautiful maroon salwar kameez. The song, which was shot at the Filmistan studios in Mumbai, also features the film's lead pair Nakuul Mehta and Amita Pathak dancing along with Ajay and Kajol.
Hope Ajay and Kajol's magic rubs off to this film. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 3:05 pm
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' bagged four trophies on Tuesday at the 54th National Film Awards, announced a year late after legal proceedings dogged the previous edition.
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan was moved to tears when noted director and family friend Karan Johar praised his performance in 'Sarkar Raj' during the premiere held at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:54 pm
The super-hit team of director Priyadarshan and actors Akshaye Khanna and Paresh Rawal, who have given hits like Hungama and Hulchul in the past, return this week with yet another laughathon Mere Baap Pehle Aap.
Paresh Rawal plays Akshaye Khanna's father in this film and as the title suggests, the film is about a son trying to find a bride for his father. Mere Baap Pehle Aap also stars Genelia D'Souza, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav, Shobhana and Archana Puran Singh in prominent roles. This film which opens across cinemas on Friday (June 13th) promises to be yet another fun-filled entertainer for the entire family. Bollywood Hungama brings you all that you want to know and much more about Mere Baap Pehle Aap.
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Janaradhan Wishvanbhar Rane (Paresh Rawal) a widower has spent his life bringing up his two kids Chirag (Manoj Joshi)...
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- 'Mere Baap...' pushed to avoid clash with Sarkar Raj
- "13 is lucky..." - Priyadarshan
- Priyadarshan's next is 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap'
- "It's Priyan's best film" - Akshaye Khanna
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- ''I've had a terrific working relationship with Akshaye'' - Genelia Dsouza
- "I loved working with Julia Roberts" - Om Puri
- "I was serious about Mallika being root cause of global warming" - Paresh Rawal
- Om Puri shoots for an item number
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- First Look: Mere Baap Pehle Aap
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Akshaye Speaks About 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap'
Audio Release Of Mere Baap Pehle Aap
- Genelia Dsouza Unplugged
- Dialogue Promo 1 (Mere Baap Pehle Aap)
- Title Song (Mere Baap Pehle Aap)
- The Making Of Title Song (Mere Baap Pehle Aap)
- Promo 1 (Mere Baap Pehle Aap) Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 1:19 pm
Ameesha Patel has every right to be pleased. The actress who began her cinematic career way back in 2000 with two super hit films, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Gadar, has brought herself a lot of commercial success but it's the critical acclaim she's desperately waiting for. So, will Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic cast a magical spell in her acting career? As Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel finds out in a quick fire cliched chat with the actress.
With Saif giving Thoda Pyaar, Rani giving Thoda Magic, what Thoda will you be throwing in the film?
I will be throwing a bit of Pyaar and Magic both because you need someone to handle both the things pretty well.
It's a character which the audiences will least expect me to play
How was your first ever experience of working with Yash Raj Films?
Wow! Can you believe it! My first with Yash Raj Films. I was on cloud nine when I got a call to work for this film. I was also excited to work with Kunal Kohli for the first time, Saif too and Rani, with whom I have worked in Mangal Pandey. But more than anything else, it was my role which impressed me the most because it was a challenging and a qualitative role. It's a character which the audiences will least expect me to play. Can't tell you much though because we all know how Yash Raj works.
Are you paired opposite Saif in the film because an angel like Rani cannot fall in love?
I cannot tell you that. You will have to see the film to find out your answer.
What about the promos? Is it a deliberate attempt not to be showing you in the promos of TPTM for couple of weeks?
Well, the much of me starts today in the promos and by the time you submit your interview, it will already be viewed by millions on the television. But yes, we had kept my clippings nearing the release for the simple reason that the less exposure my character (Mallaika) gets, the better for the film, because I am the surprise package of the film and the team did not want the charm to fade away. But I'm sure the curiosity factor will always remain to see why Ameesha isn't shown in the promos. Don't worry fans...now she is.
I am the surprise package of the film and the team did not want the charm to fade away
The music of the film suffered quite a bit because of the IPL matches. And even after that, it isn't performing as per the expectations. Any idea why?
I don't know what information you have but the first two days of the release of the music of TPTM, it was sold out. I personally love the music of the film and there is a special reason for it too. I loved the song I shot under water in the film called 'Lazy Lamhe'. It's a fabulous song for which I had to learn scuba diving lessons. It's the first song in the history of Indian cinema to be lip synced under water and it was very difficult to sing too. It took fifteen days for that song to be finished. So it was like an achievement for us. I bet people are going to love it when they see it.
We have seen your association with kids right from your first film. How was the experience with them now in TPTM?
You are right, I did interact with kids in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, my debut film. It was a pleasurable experience because they were so disciplined and well behaved and really good actors, which surprised me even though I am supposed to be the surprise package in the film. Ha!
Why aren't we seeing much of Ameesha Patel now-a-days on the big screen?
Because I've chosen to work only on TPTM after Bhool Bhulaiyaa and now as I've finished with this film, I am working on two other projects - Chatur Singh Two star with Sanjay Dutt and Do Lucky with Tusshar Kapoor. I want to do less but concentrated work, so I can really give my everything to the role. Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jun 2008 | 12:39 pm
