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Vivek Oberoi gets a new look goes underground!Vivek Oberoi will now sport a brand new look with his new attitude towards life and ...Source: India News | 5 Jul 2008 | 3:47 pm Live Chat: Prateik Babbar on July 7 at 1600 hrs ISTHe is son of the most illustrious actress that Bollywood has ever seen and witnessed. We are indeed talking about the late Smita Patilâs son Prateik Babbar who is carrying forward the Bollywood legacy on his shoulders. Having made his presence felt in Bollywood with his staggering performance in the recently released blockbuster Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na, Prateik has indeed emerged as the surprise element of the film! Prateik will be live on Bollywood Hungamaâs Celebrity Chat on Monday, July 7, at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Jul 2008 | 1:01 pm Subhash K Jha speaks about Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane NaA blessed week at the movies. If this week we get Harman Baweja as the full filmy package of an all-rounder, we also get Imran Khanâ¦Fresh - faced original and possessing a natural screen presence that immediately connects him with the audience. Abbas Tyrewala's directorial debut has a certain sparkling spirit, a zest for living life quirk-sized and a certain zing thing about the way the characters look at life and love. It's not only about the way the characters' exuberant yearnings connect with the audience. It's also about the casual free-flowing downloading of events and dialogues in the narrative that give the characters an edge over other urbane youngsters who have come and gone in the past creating a spirit of lingering joie de vivre. The bunch of collegians here take their cues from Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai, Rakeysh Mehra's Rang De Basanti and even Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Echoes from these iconic youth -films fill out the outer edges of the 'cool' canvas creating for the characters at-hand a sense of wondrous and informal perpetuity as they go from humorous heartbreak to sober self-realization in a plot that accommodates both impulse and pre-meditated thought in a mix that is engaging endearing and fairly original in spite of the derivative echoes. While the supporting cast of friends are both real and tangible, at the core of this romantic musical are Jai (Imran Khan) and Aditi (Genelia) who are "best friends" in the coolest sense of the term. Bantering bum-chums at the surface but sharing a much deeper bond underneath, all their friends can see that the twosome is made for each other. But they can't. It's an exceedingly old formula for a romantic comedy given a fresh new spin by a storyteller who picks on moments from ordinary lives and converts them into a celebration of life and love. Old songs(R.D Burman mainly) and new original music(A.R Rahman) coalesce with the minimum fuss while Jai and Aditi's love story goes through several turns and twists until they arrive at that traditional end-game for romantic films: the grand reunion at the airport seconds before the girl is scheduled to take off for good. The flurry is charming, though a little to self-consciously designed at times. Peep underneath. And you see the narration covering a lot of familiar ground. The freshness lies in the way the characters respond to the familiar material often exceeding the domain created by the script. Every actor pitches in at just the right volume of vivacity. There are stand-out supporting performances by Naseeruddin Shah(playing the hero Jai's dead father in a portrait), Ratna Pathak(superbly skilled as Jai's mom), Paresh Rawal( flawless as a boorish cop) and Arbaaz and Sohail Khan(as a couple of outlandish cowboys they supplant the believably urbane love story with a touch of the surreal). Then there's Manjari Phadnis as the hero's could-be love interest. Living in perpetual denial she thinks her embittered parents (Rajat Kapoor and Kitu Gidwani) actually love each other under the acrimony. The characters never claim to be extraordinary in their desires. It's their ordinary dreams and down-to-earth desires which give the narration a spirited spin. And then there are protagonists. Not just young Imran Khan and Genelia. But their friends. Each one played as though the wall dividing the actor from the characters had disappeared. While Genelia is a natural in most scenes, Imran's unassuming boy-next-door personality lends itself with picture-perfect precision to the mood and tenor of the narration. Here's a young actor who has a long innings ahead. He doesn't think before he acts. It's not about how deep he goes into his character. It's more about how much at home he's occupying the space provided by the script. The same is true of the other actors. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na exudes an urbane cool. It's not really trying to be anything. It doesn't have an earth shattering message for the masses. What it has is an honest story about a bunch of credible characters told in a fashion that's casually trendy and warm. Manoj Lobo's cinematography and Shan Mohamed's editing assist the director in making this a film that you'd probably like to watch again just to see if you missed out a vital bit of the characters' lives while they were looking for love.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jul 2008 | 12:57 pm Priyanka does an Ash at Love Story 2050 PremiereThey say imitation is the best form of flattery. But one finds no reason as to why would someone like Priyanka Chopra want to flatter Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? Strange as it may sound, but the fact is that at the red carpet premiere of Love Story 2050, Priyanka Chopra walked in a look that was so very similar to that of Ash's on day one of Cannes 2008. If one has to play the popular game of 'Spot the 10 differences' between the two photographs, then, the first difference would obviously be the face but spotting the rest 9 differences seem as tough as combing a bald man! The irony is that Priyanka is one chic who has never drawn flak for her dressing sense, but something somewhere went wrong here.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jul 2008 | 12:26 pm SRK, Farah have not honoured their promise: Manoj KumarThe controversy over spoof on veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar in Bollywood hit mo...Source: India News | 5 Jul 2008 | 12:22 pm Tamil film body poll acquires political colourThe elections to the Tamil Film Producers' Council (TFPC) acquired political colours Saturday as the two main groups traded charges against each other.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 12:01 pm No tension with father: Trishala Dutt - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 11:35 am Saif and Kareena sign a new film - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 11:34 am Bollywood celebs at candid best on Sajid's new talk showComic actor and Bollywood director Sajid Khan will now be seen cracking jokes while chatting with Bollywood celebrities on his new talk show 'Sajid's Superstars'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 11:32 am Harman Baweja features on the cover of AndpersandTuxedo by Gucci, White Shirt by Gas, Tie by Dior, Shoes by Hugo Boss, jacket by Versace and belt is 'his' own! The above mentioned names surely invoke and evoke an embellishing sense of Royalty! And that these will do justice only to the man who is fit to be the King! King he isâ¦in his own right! He is the name that Bollywood is eagerly watching out for in the days to come! He is Harman Baweja, the man who is all over the place, courtesy, his debut film Love Story 2050. He is also on the cover of the fashion and lifestyle magazine 'andpersand'. In this issue, Harman talks about practically everything under not just the sun, but also the moon and the stars! He speaks in length about his formative years, his Destiny, his journey into Bollywood, his directors, relationships, family, God and also about his 'good friend' Priyanka Chopra! Girls can really eat your hearts out as Harman has gone semi bare in this issue! Overall, Harman is on his way to become 'Har Mann ka Raaja'. All the very best dude!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jul 2008 | 11:17 am HP ropes in Shah Rukh KhanHP, the IT major Hewlett Packard, has roped in Shah Rukh Khan as the Brand Ambassador to promote their newly launched âGo-To-Marketâ strategy for small and medium businesses (SMBs). SRK will also be a part of HPâs new marketing campaign 'Dream Bigger' as a part of its âGo-To-Marketâ strategy, under which SRK will be endorsing HP's newly launched products. The âDream Biggerâ campaign is a part of the company's worldwide $300 million global marketing campaign called 'What do you have to say?â.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Jul 2008 | 10:40 am 'Jaane Tu...' a vibrant celebration of life and loveFilm: 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na'; Cast: Imran Khan, Genelia D'Souza. Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak, Manjari Phadnis; Director: Abbas Tyrewala; Rating: ***Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 10:33 am US-based Sonali Gulati is gay activist, filmmaker and morePetite and with close-cropped hair, Sonali Gulati's quiet demeanour hardly reflects her fiery self. One of the organisers of Delhi's first gay parade, the passionate filmmaker is a melting pot of talent, sensitivity and courage.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 10:32 am Shahid Kapur turns prankster! - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 10:32 am Shah Rukh is too old for Kismet Konnection: Aziz Mirzas #34Kismet Konnection#34 does not star Shah Rukh Khan, the leading...Source: India News | 5 Jul 2008 | 10:21 am 'Jaane Tu...' got a superstar opening: Aamir - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:53 am Wishing Zayed Khan a very Happy Birthday!He is one of the impeccable Khans who is shaking Bollywood, not merely with his good looks, but also with his immense acting talents! He is undoubtedly the Brand Ambassador of the 'GenNext' brigade! We are talking about the super cool dude Zayed Khan, who celebrates his Birthday today. Having Sanjay Khan as his father, the suave Feroz Khan as his uncle, Hrithik Roshan as his brother-in-law, and Fardeen Khan as his cousin brother, acting and good looks had to be the 'but naturally quintessential element' in his blood! Having made a smashing debut with Chura Liya Hai Tumne, which was followed by the smash hit Main Hoon Na, this cool-dude of Bollywood has no looking back since then! Having some real cool films coming up like Yuvraj, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, Mission Istaanbul besides others, future is indeed very bright for him! So, people what you are waiting for! Go ahead and wish this B-Day boy by posting your wishes below!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:47 am Harman leaves London premiere midwayNewcomer Harman Baweja and his producer-director father Harry Baweja attended the London premiere of their futuristic film 'Love Story 2050', but left halfway through the show.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am Harman excels in futuristic fantasyland of 'Love Story 2050'Film: 'Love Story 2050'; Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Harman Baweja, Boman Irani; Director: Harry Baweja; Rating: **1/2Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am Percept Picture to release 'Hancock' in IndiaAfter successfully releasing 'Spiderman 3' in India last year, Percept Picture Co (PPC) has acquired distribution rights of yet another Hollywood movie 'Hancock' to be screened July 11 in the country.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am Shilpa Shetty raises 63000 pound for charity - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 8:37 am 'Jaane Tu...' got a superstar opening: AamirLight college drama 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na' won the hearts of audiences on the day of its release and Aamir Khan, whose nephew Imran debuted in the film, says it got an opening only a superstar's movie would get.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 8:30 am Subhash K Jha talks about Love Story 2050A star is most certainly born here. No two ways about it. After watching Harman Baweja sing, dance, emote, entertain, engage and adlib in this Adlabs presentation for a full three hours, one wonders if there is anything that this Baweja boy from Bollywood can't do! Yeah, maybe there's something Harman can't do. He can't make us forget for even a minute that he knows every component of the camera although he has never acted before. The confidence level stops just short of being cocky and overdone. Yup, this dude is never short of a positive and productive attitude. It's as clear as Priyanka Chopra's sun-kissed smile that producer-director Harry Baweja has made Love Story 2050 as a showcase for his son's aptitudes. To that extent, the film works wonderfully creating repeated opportunities for the debutant to shine in gossamer glory. The script sprawling into two time phases and three hours of playing time is a simple love story of two very good-looking people coming together in the svelte sweltering simmering climes of Sidney, moving apart and then going into a futuristic mode without alienating themselves from the romantic genre that this uniquely-designed film inhabits. Harry Baweja happily avoids the pitfalls of pedestrianism even when the boy-meets-girl plot gets into a trite and repeatedly- tested mode. The protagonists share a precious fragile and tender chemistry. A butterfly perches itself on the girl's trembling hands and manoeuvres her heart into places where there's no tell-tale signs. The titli becomes a likeable leitmotif in the plot. The courtship and romance is done in shades and words that leave us smiling. The initial scenes are actually far more interesting than they actually appear. The boy tells her to do something that she has never done before. How about shop-lifting? He suggests. She suggests he recite some poetry for her. Javed Akhtar does the rest. By the time Harman and Priyanka sing their first two duets (Anu Malik at his soft and tender best), we're convinced of their sincerity to each other. This couple cares deeply for each other. It's in their eyes. No kisses and cuddles needed. Only cuddly robots. For the first time in a Hindi film two robots serving as the protagonists' companions are given prominent places in the plot. And trust Baweja, they aren't just props. But entities with a mind and personality of their own. The entire courtship game stretching into two time-zones is played out with an endearing innocence, and a focus and finesse that re-define the boy-girl formula in a language that's sassy and trendy without ever lumbering into the lurid. Towards the second-half when Harman flies into a futuristic Mumbai to retrieve lost love, the flying cars, the humane robots and the psychedelic dance numbers tend to overpower the basic romantic structure of the plot. Harry Baweja could have avoided the extravagant excesses in the sky. How long can you watch flying cars and talking robots? After a while you restlessly begin to search for that romantic core, which blessedly is never too far away from the narrative's range of interests. The second-half when a zany scientist (Boman Irani in a weird wig and silly smirk) transports the lovers and the audience into a futuristic world, has been done with an élan and flamboyance that leave us enthralled for a while. Vijay Arora's camera-work is extraordinarily rich in colours and style. The same goes for Priyanka Chopra's sartorial grace. Her two roles are brilliantly defined by the clothes. Fortunately, Priyanka goes deeper than just surface grace in search of her characters' core. The repressed poetic persona in the first-half and the brassy red-haired rock star in the second- half are two different entities. But make no mistake. Love Story 2050 belongs to debutant Harman Baweja, from first frame to last. And all his co-stars know it. They all sort of move back to let the Baweja boy take centre stage. Harman demonstrates an endearing all-purpose showmanship. He dances like a dream. And gets gooey-eyed and sentimental in the love scenes, as though Romeo had just fallen off the balcony while serenading Juliet, bruising more than just his heart. This newcomer is to the camera-born. Wisely the narrative restricts itself to the 'love' part of the love story creating pockets of asexual passion (not even a peck between the real-life couple!) without making cuteness into a fetish and a fad. A whole lot of visible and intangible effort has gone into building this colour-consumed atmospheric world of sights sounds and melodies that represent the harmony of the spheres in optical splendor. Finally though, the effort doesn't overpower the heart content and intent of the plot. This is actually a far better film than its genre and lavish budget would suggest. Avoiding the vulgarity of overstatement and focusing on the Baweja-Chopra axis to the point of making other characters appear largely redundant; Love Story 2050 offers a world where dreams and fantasies have a properly-designated place. We aren't in it just for the pleasure-ride.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Jul 2008 | 8:28 am Harman leaves London Premiere half-wayClick above for more stills Harman, his father, producer-director Harry Baweja, his girlfriend and co-star, Priyanka Chopra and Boman Irani flew into London on Wednesday for the premiere of Love Story 2050. But as Harman reveals, there was a catch. "We left at interval. We couldn't stay for the whole film because we had to catch a flight back to Mumbai to look into the film's release in India. It was really sad that I could just stay for half of my first film. But I had no choice. We'd have missed our flight. We returned from London to Mumbai within ten hours. But never mind. I deputed some of my London-based cousins to look after the guests at the premiere." While the Khans went all-out to ensure a massive glamorous turn-out at the Mumbai premiere of Imran Khan's debut film, the Bawejas restricted all their flamboyance to their 80-crore budgeted film. Off screen they played it conservative and decided to have a quiet intimate screening of the film at Yash Raj Studios. Only close family and friends of the Bawejas were invited. Says a source, "They were just not interested in getting into a confrontational mode at all. The screening of Love Story 2050 on Thursday night was a quiet informal occasion when family and friends got to see the film for the first time." Another screening of the film was held on Friday night at Yash Raj Studios, this time for colleagues from the industry. Nervous and anxious hours before the film's release, Harman said, "Yeah absolutely. We've decided to restrict all our flamboyance to the film. But we did have a fairly glamorous premiere at London's Feltham theatre. We had only two days to prepare for the event. And we did our best. Considering the limited time given to prepare we managed well."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Jul 2008 | 7:38 am Sadie warns Kristian to stay away from AmyLondon (ANI): Sadie Frost is back with her toyboy lover Kristian Marr but only on one condition - he stays away from Amy Winehouse. Jude Law's ex wife has reportedly rekindled her relationship with Marr, but only if he stops hanging out with some of his hellraising pals, including the ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 7:02 am Kurukshetra to feature three warsHollywood is actually crazy about war movies! Many wars, such as Vietnam, have produced hugely popular films such as The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now, Coming Home, Platoon, Born On The Fourth Of July, all of them Oscar winners. Hollywood filmmakers use modern technology to produce war sequences making audiences feel ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 6:55 am Neil Nitin Mukesh roped in for Bhandarkar’s ‘Jail’ - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 6:46 am With only two hits in six months, Bollywood loses Rs.1.5 bnThe year is halfway through, but Bollywood has very little to cheer about. More than Rs.3 billion ($70 million) has gone into making films, but half of the amount sank beyond recovery.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am I'm waiting for rumours to die a natural - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 6:23 am Harman, Priyanka leave London Premiere half-wayHarman, his father, producer-director Harry Baweja, his girlfriend and co-star, Priyanka Chopra and Boman Irani flew into London on Wednesday for the premiere of Love Story 2050. But as Harman reveals, there was a catch. "We left at interval. We couldn't stay for the whole film because we had to ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 6:16 am Nag joins hands with Lawrence againRaghava Lawrence went from dancer to choreographer with the encouragement of top stars like Superstar Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna. In fact, it was Nagarjuna, who gave Lawrence his first chance to prove himself as director with Mass, which became a massive hit.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 5:58 am "I'm waiting for rumours to die a natural death." Rani MukherjeeRumours insist you're marrying Mr Aditya Chopra. Rumours can insist what they want. To me they're baseless and stupid rumours. I'm waiting for them to die a natural death. These kinds of speculations come with the territory of my work. They're nothing but efforts to pull me down. And I ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 5 Jul 2008 | 5:42 am Avoid overnight make-up to maintain your natural beautyTV soap queens Tulsi and Parvati of 'Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki' are often seen 'sleeping' with layers of make-up on their faces - but experts warn against replicating this as using greasepaint for long hours considerably damages the skin.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am Shruthi Haasan hunting for LuckKamal Haasan had an eventful journey in June with his magnum opus Dasavatharam tuning out to become one of the biggest hits of his career. He now has one more reason to remember June 2008 as his daughter Shruthi had signed for a Hindi film named Luck.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 5 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am A Salman special for his girl - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:36 pm SRK to miss his Don sequel? - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:33 pm Bollywood goes sci-fi with 'Love Story 2050'MUMBAI (Reuters) - A new Bollywood romance based on the premise of time travel is being seen as the Indian film industry's first serious attempt at science fiction.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:07 pm Sanjay Dutt and Trishala on the cover of PeopleâA daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heartâ These words aptly describe the relationship that Sanjay Dutt shares with his daughter, Trishala. And the world-famous magazine, 'People' has just managed to get this inimitable Father-Daughter pair to grace the cover of their inaugural issue in India. The magazine covers an exclusive insight into the lives of Sanjay Dutt, Trishala and Manyata. But what really makes an exciting read is Trishala making peace with Daddy Dutt. Since it deals with the matters of the heart, the wordings are very carefully chosen and are interwoven with emotions. Besides this, one can also look forward to many interviews of Bollywood celebs speaking their mind out in the issue.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jul 2008 | 3:01 pm Bond and Hancock combine for new Bollywood filmMUMBAI (Reuters) - A new Bollywood film is set to go one up on Hollywood, combining the unheroic superhero of Will Smith's "Hancock" with the fictional master spy James Bond.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 4 Jul 2008 | 2:52 pm Saif and Kareena sign a film with AshtavinayakSaif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor may have failed to create magic at the B-O with their last film, Tashan. However, that doesn't stop Bebo and Saif from doing more films together and the coming year is a proof of that. While they are already starring in Sriram Raghavan's Agent Vinod and Rensil D'Silva's as-yet untitled film; Saif-eena (as the couple is more popularly known as) have gone ahead and signed yet another film. The film will be produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. We got in touch with the spokesperson for Ashtavinayak who confirmed the news, "Yes, Saif and Kareena have been signed for a film to be made under the Ashtavinayak banner. It is an action film but the director is yet to be finalized. The film will go on floors sometime next year (2009)." Incidentally, this film is a part of the three-film deal, which Kareena had signed with Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. Ashtavinayak's next release, is Maharathi followed by Kidnap, Golmaal Returns, Run Bhola Run and Blue.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 4 Jul 2008 | 2:07 pm Gorintaku - ReviewDr Rajasekhar had no notable hits to his credit in recent times. Almost all his films faced successive failures. Recently, he was able to show his face smiling with a moderate hit like Yevadaithe Nakenti. Though not a blockbuster, the film remained an above average grosser. After that Rajasekhar and ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:40 pm The Khan Konnection - Times of India
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:58 pm Matthew Rhys kisser better than Keira, SiennaNew Delhi (ANI): Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has claimed that he's a better kisser than Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley. The 33-year-old actor, who had to lock lips with the two stunning actresses for his role as Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in the movie 'The Edge of Love', said he ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:28 pm Anne Hathaway broke up after being advised by Julie AndrewsWashington (ANI): Anne Hathaway reportedly sought Dame Julie Andrews' advice before she finally parted ways with boyfriend Raffaello Follieri, according to reports. The 'Devil Wears Prada' star, who rose to fame as Andrews' granddaughter in the 2001 film 'The Princess Diaries', reportedly spoke to the legendary actress before finally ending ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:19 pm Brad Pitt turns to Julia RobertsWashington (ANI): Brad Pitt is seeking advice on raising twins from his The Mexican co-star Julia Roberts. The actor is all set to become a father again when partner Angelina Jolie delivers twins in France. And sources say that he has turned to the Pretty Woman star for some expert ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:05 pm PETA offers Sharon Stone free brain scanWashington (ANI): Animal rights group PETA has offered Sharon Stone a free brain scan - in an effort to see if her lack of empathy is the result of a physical defect in her brain. In other words, PETA wants to search her brain to see if she has a ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:57 am "I would not like to be described as Imran's shadow" - Aamir KhanThere was a time when Aamir Khan was termed as a recluse of the Indian Film Industry. Today, television audiences are used to seeing Aamir resplendently suited booted, gliding over a red carpet at glittering Bollywood soirees. Audiences, critics, and the jury of many prestigious award functions alike are awed by Aamir Khan's conviction, dedication, and emotional power as an actor, producer, and a director. And with his third production, Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na, releasing tomorrow world wide, the mutli-talented Khan yet again sets out to prove that he is the master of all in this very short but an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama's Devansh Patel just hours before the star studded premiere of his film in Mumbai. Looks like your Taare's are shining bright ever since you touched Lagaan. I wish you could pass on some of that touch to me. What do your astrologers say? (Laughs) I don't know. We've tried to make a good film. I think that I'm quite happy with the way it's turned out and waiting to see how the audience reacts to it. This is your first production with you not a part of the cast. Did Ghajini take a lot of your time or Taare Zameen Par? TZP. I was directing Taare Zameen Par when Jaane Tu was being shot. So when I took over as the director of Taare, I realized that I'd not be able to fully shoulder my responsibilities as a producer on Jaane Tu⦠nor did I think of acting in it because it was entirely up to the casting director and the director whom they think is the right choice. So I requested Mansoor to take care of the production and he was there looking after the cast and the crew during the shoot stages. Of course, I was there if there were any problems. But as soon as Taare finished, I was there to look after the post production and the marketing plan for Jaane Tu. You seem to be like Imran's shadow. Everywhere Imran goes, you follow. Then what was the reason for your absence in London? (Laughs). I would not like to be described as Imran's shadow. Being the producer of the film, I have been a part of promoting Jaane Tu⦠and that's what I am doing. So if I accompany Imran, Abbas, or Genelia, I can't be tagged as their shadow. Infact, I'm the shadow of Jaane Tu. But yes, If I was free, I'd have definitely come to London but unfortunately, I was shooting for Ghajini at that time. I would not like to be described as Imran's shadow. I'm the shadow of Jaane Tu. Not convinced with Amol Gupte's direction, you took over as a director for Taare. That was past. But we also know that you gave 5 scenes to Abbas to shoot for Jaane Tu⦠before you could say Yes to him. Have you now started screen testing directors? Infact, after my experience on Taare, I told Abbas to shoot five scenes to see how he fares as a director. Jaane Tu at that time had not begun their filming. So I requested Abbas because he had never directed a film before. I am pretty sure that I would like to see any new director taking up my project to shoot four or five scenes, whether it's Abbas or anybody else. But if there was an established director, I would not have done that. What if you did not like all the five scenes or liked two or three of them? Was the back up ready? Or were you prepared to jump into the directors seat? If any of the five scenes were not directed well by Abbas, I would not have gone ahead with the project even though I loved the script. And that is true. But Abbas proved me wrong. I remember you and Raj Zutshi used to stick the posters of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak on the auto-rickshaws outside Mithibai College in Mumbai by stopping them. That was marketing in 1988. How much do you think marketing has evolved or will do in the near future? I think it has changed dramatically from then to now. In 1988, there was only one channel, Doordarshan, and the main line newspapers and magazines did not do much reporting on entertainment nor was there any news on the front pages about films. The media had not completely evolved then. But entertainment in particular has now become a huge part of reporting and news. So while the times have changed, the level of challenges remain the same. In the late 1980's we didn't have enough means to promote the film so we tried to do it the best we could. Today you have a lot of means but you could do it completely wrong. So even if you have the tools in today's time but you don't use them well, it can go against you. You can market the film really badly or people can sense from your marketing that they don't want to see your film. If any of the five scenes were not directed well by Abbas, I would not have gone ahead with the project even though I loved the script. But Abbas proved me wrong. All your films from Lagaan days to Rang De Basanti to Taare Zameen Par and now Jaane Tu have seen fresh young faces. Is that something you'd like to see with all your films or you being a part of it? No, it's not a conscious effort. I think it really depends on what kind of script you're doing and it's requirement. You're forgetting that Rani was there in Mangal Pandey. She was an established star. So was Amisha Patel. And I did Fanaa with Kajol. So it's not as if I'm not working with established actors. It really depends from project to project. While the film was being made and after it's completion, did it take you back to your QSQT days? (Laughs). Not really. I think Jaane Tu is quite a different film in it's own way even though it's a romantic film and it stars new actors, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was a film which was much more dramatic in its flavor and its content. Yes, seeing Mansoor behind the camera after a sabbatical did make us interact the QSQT days. There are many successful music directors like Pritam and Vishal Shekhar too who are on the top of their game, then why go with A.R. Rahman just because he has been a part of your earlier films? You don't think A.R. Rahman is on top of his game. (Laughs out loud). I am very happy with the kind of music he has given to Jaane Tu and I'm so glad that he is a part of the film. But I have worked with other people as well. Taare Zameen Par had Shankar Ehsaan Loy and you know the music was so different and soothing to your ears. It was a new experience for them too. But as I said earlier, it depends on project to project and there might be times when I would like to work with A.R. Rahman and he is busy with other projects. I've not worked with Pritam but his work is nice and has given extremely successful music off late. So if any opportunity arises, I'd definitely like to work with Pritam. Seeing Mansoor behind the camera after a sabbatical did make us interact the QSQT days. On the posters and media pack, we have seen Imran wearing the same yellow striped tie you wore in your film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. What else has he nicked from your wardrobe? (Laughs) Well, he keeps grabbing my jackets, t-shirts and other stuff. But yes, you pointed out right. That was the same tie I wore in my film, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. Any message you'd like to convey to your audience who are not your fans now. They are fans of Aditi. (Laughs) As I said, we've made a film that we believed in and have really put in our best. I hope the audience too enjoys seeing it as much as we enjoyed making it.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:14 am
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