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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 11:25 am 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' a tongue-in-cheek slice of lifeFilm: 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'; Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Minissha Lamba; Director: Siddharth Anand; Rating: ***Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:32 am Book Review: The Legends Of Indian Cinema - Sivaji GanesanOh, now this one really makes for a boring read. In the six book series of 'The Legends Of Indian Cinema', the first two books on Shammi Kapoor and Mehboob Khan made for quite an interesting read. However, S. Theodore Baskaran's book on Sivaji Ganesan doesn't excite at all in spite of not much being known about the legendary Tamil actor. Though down South, he has been a household name, in the major part of the country, Ganesan hasn't been explored much except for the fact that he is one of the trail blazers in Tamil cinema. This is why one looks forward to what does this 100 page book have to offer. However, to one's disappointment, the book comes across as just a peripheral tale of the film career of Ganesan while concentrating a great deal on his political journey. Not just that, even the narrative isn't really engaging as one passively turns across pages and closes the last chapter with a sense of discontent. No, this one doesn't really work! The book does narrate the thespian's journey from being a 10 year old boy who was an errand boy with a blacksmith to a superstar who ruled from the top. Just like any other rags-to-riches tale, Sivaji Ganesan too had his own struggling days when he worked with a drama troupe as a youngster. As was the trend more than half a century back, these troupes roped in actors on contract who would be treated nothing better than slaves. Confined to closed rooms with not much interaction allowed with outsiders, they were even caned in case they forgot their dialogues! From a situation like this, it was quite an achievement for Ganesan who started his journey towards the film world. As mentioned in the book, Ganesan was willing to play a walk-on role of a bodyguard to begin his film career but was rejected by the makers. While many a filmmakers didn't quite consider him as an actor who could carry off a film on his own, he later reached such superstardom that films ran entirely on his name. Such was his popularity and style of acting that in the films where he acted, there hardly seemed to be any control of proceedings by the director. Each of his films bore a similar style and they were 'Ganesan' films more than anyone else's! The book also mentions about how 'melodrama' ruled majority of his films and viewers lapped it all with no complains whatsoever. However, the book is clearly divided into Sivaji Ganesan - The actor and Sivaji Ganesan - The man who was thoroughly involved in politics. Though he contested elections just one (and failed), his support was much needed in the political arena down South. This is where his much talked about rivalry with MGR finds a mention. Quite a few pages are dedicated on their rivalry which does make a reader feel that it would have made for a much better read had the author spoken more about Ganesan - The actor. One incident though does make for an interesting read where there is a mention about how Ganesan saved Indira Gandhi's life. Legend has it that when Indira Gandhi arrived at a Railway Station in Chennai, some miscreants threw stones at her. This is when Ganesan came to her rescue by bringing out his pistol and dispersing the crowds. Interesting! His wasn't a smooth stay in politics though. He couldn't quite reach the peak in the world of politics and in his own words, 'he was not defeated but cheated out of politics'. So disheartened was he about his political stint that he went on to advise his fellow film-folk by saying - "Artists, be sympathetic to political ideologies but do not get into politics. Be a friend of politics but never become one. Do not become a member of the party and get entangled in that web." However, in spite of some interesting reads like as above, the book in entirety doesn't quite work. In fact one tends to draw parallels with Dr. Gayathri Sreekanth's written 'The Name Is Rajinikanth' which extensively explored the life of the living legend. Just like Ganesan, Rajinikanth too came from a humble background, did theater, struggled for his big break, rose to stardom with his unique mannerisms and also involved himself into politics. While Gayathri's 'Rajinikanth' made a reader look forward to what's next in store, Baskaran's 'Ganesan' remains to be a passive read. Of course the space limitation doesn't quite allow S. Theodore Baskaran to go the whole hog but still in the limited space available, he doesn't quite keep the reader's attention on. Rating: **Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:14 am Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi in political arclightFrom a remote village in coastal Andhra to stardom and now to the centrestage of Andhra Pradesh politics, Chiranjeevi has come a long way.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 10:03 am Poor script mars Darshan starrer 'Arjun'Film: 'Arjun'; Cast: Darshan, Meera Chopra, Anant Nag, Oorvashi, Sanjana, Suman and Sharath Lohithashwa; Director: Shahu Raj Shinde; Cinematographer: P.K.H. Das; Music: V. Harikrishana; Rating: **Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:33 am Sun Direct planning major expansion across countrySun Direct TV Pvt Ltd, a leading direct-to-home (DTH) service provider in south India, is set to replicate the success story in the other parts of the country.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:31 am No party, only quiet rakhi for birthday boy SaifActor Saif Ali Khan may have had to cancel his big birthday bash, but he is happy that his 38th birthday Saturday coincides with the festival of Raksha Bandhan as his two sisters celebrate the festival in a big way.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:31 am Aniston, Mayer call it quits? - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 9:14 am Vijay's 50th film to be a home productionIlayathalapathi Vijay is nearing his 50th film. Vijay who started his career at the age of 17 has starred in 48 films so far in his career spanning 15 years without any experiments or mask gimmicks. Following the footsteps of superstar Rajinikanth, the actor has always tried to satisfy his fans ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:22 am Manyata fails to make on board Bigg BossItem girl Manyata better known for her controversial marriage to Sanjay Dutt missed an opportunity to be a part of the reality show Bigg Boss. Manyata was approached by the producers for the Shilpa Shetty hosted show as her presence would have boosted its TRP. The producers were so desperate to ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:18 am Jordan unveils new look with smaller bust and fat lipsMelbourne (ANI): After much anticipation, well-endowed Jordan a.k.a Katie Price has finally unveiled her new look a smaller bust but much-fuller lips. The model was spotted while shopping in Los Angeles, for the first time since she had gone under the knife last week. Wearing baggy clothes, Jordan was not only ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:10 am Amy Winehouse slaps a fanLondon (ANI): Just when everyone thought that Amy Winehouse was mending her ways, the troubled starlet is back in the news, and this time too it's all for the wrong reasons. The 'Rehab' hitmaker was spotted lashing out at a fan on August 14. Winehouse had been out in Camden to ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:05 am Geri Halliwell will never marry againWashington (ANI): Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell has said that she will never settle down with a man, because she has lost faith in the institution of marriage. The currently single star has endured a string of failed romances, most recently with backing dancer Ivan "Flipz" Velez and screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 8:01 am Abhishek and John play gay couple in DostanaFinally, the first promo of Dostana produced under Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions and directed by Tarun Mansukhani was unveiled along with the prints of Bachna Ae Haseeno. Dostana starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol in the lead is all set for a November 14th release. The ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:54 am Bachna Ae Haseeno inspired by Mera Naam JokerThree heroines, one hero! Two films which focus on the love life of the lead male protagonist, from teenage to maturity! Striking similarities, to a 70s classic isn't it?Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:45 am God Tussi Great Ho ReviewWhen it comes to escapist cinema, a gifted writer can make his imagination run really wild. Think of a crazy story, come up with outrageous and zany situations, rope in actors who'd look believable in those parts... hey presto, a crazy potboiler is ready to be served.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:38 am "I am not playing a casanova or a playboy" - Ranbir KapoorLast Diwali when Ranbir Kapoor was feted worldwide for his performance in his debut, most reviewers expressed surprise that the young Kapoor protege was capable of such stirring efforts. After all, wasn't he just the pretty boy who'd sung, dance and smirked his way through Saawariya? Perhaps the reviewers should not have been so taken aback. Moreover, hugely adventurous and artistically ambitious, he'd proved from an early age to be a fledgling Renaissance Man (aakhir beta kiska hai), a cultural sponge, sucking up the wisdom of those older and more experienced than himself (Bipasha Basu), and he'd continued this practice in his film career, drawing on the likes of his great grandfather, grandfather and father. In this Bollywood Hungama exclusive the actor spoke to Devansh Patel about his Saawariya days, why working with Minissha was special, his lucky girl Bipasha Basu, his friend John Abraham, his Independence Day message and his hard hitting answer to the question - Why Yash Raj Films should shut down? You've been quite busy promoting Bachna Ae Haseeno⦠I know man! It's been really crazy yaar, running up and down. So I hope that people like and enjoy Bachna Ae Haseeno and hopefully I will taste my first commercial success While Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya kept you in the closet right till the end. Here Yash Rajs way of working and promoting is a complete contrast. How different was it then? Well, I think in today's day and age, promoting a film is really important. Marketing has a huge impact towards the film because it makes all aware of that particular film and that's what we are doing for Bachna Ae Haseeno. I am going through the same emotions, nervousness and the anxiety which I went in Saawariya. It's all coming back to me now. So I hope that people like and enjoy Bachna Ae Haseeno and hopefully I will taste my first commercial success. The first thing I noticed when I called you up was that your caller tune has 'Jab Se Tere Naina' song playing. Don't you think you should have 'Khuda Jaane' playing instead? Saawariya was my debut film and 'Jab Se Tere Naina' is always going to be a special song to me because that song gave a lot to me. People liked the song and really appreciated it a lot. I am not being biased here but I have no second thoughts of changing the song right now. I don't think that if a real life couple does a film together, it'll be a hit You are working with your real life Saawariya, Deepika. Is that a good enough reason for Bachna Ae Haseeno to be a hit? I don't think so. I don't think that if a real life couple does a film together, it'll be a hit. Yes, it does garner more attention as far as the media is concerned but I don't think anything beyond that makes or breaks the film. Both me and Deepika can't gaze our chemistry on screen but it's our audiences who know better whether or not our chemistry works and we are right now awaiting their response. How was it like singing the same song which your father, Mr Rishi Kapoor, sung in 'Hum Kissi Se Kum Nahin'? Singing 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' song was scary and at the same time it was quite heart warming because you can't compare yourself to the legends like Kishore Kumar, R.D.Burman and Rishi Kapoor. As the title of the film was Bachna Ae Haseeno, we couldn't resist ourselves from using that particular number. The title track will not be seen in the movie as it's a promotional track. It was great fun filming the evergreen song. It was our own sweet representation on the song and it has again caught on a lot with the youth of today's day and age. Moving on to 'Khuda Jaane', we hear that the song is very near and dear to both you and Deepika. Plus the picturesque locations of Italy with your white outfit makes the perfect icing. Well, it's a wonderful song and the first song of the album and obviously our main song. The song means a lot to us because it's my first romantic duet in the movie and I think it's been picturised on beautiful locations. Akki Narula did a great job with the costumes, Ahmed Khan choreographed the song and Siddharth Anand, the director, had this wonderful vision to the song. I hope the audiences like it when they see it on big screen. Are you also scared of heights? Yes, I'm petrified of heights but I did overcome my fear while shooting 'Khuda Jaane'. When Ahmed and Siddharth put me on top of an approximately 100 ft rock type sculpture and I had to stand on top of it to sing 'Khuda Jaane' with different hand movements, it was really scary. But when I saw it on the big screen I felt proud that I managed to keep my nerve and do that shot. It has come out wonderfully well. Yes, I'm petrified of heights but I did overcome my fear while shooting 'Khuda Jaane' It's also your debut with all three leading ladies in Bachna Ae Haseeno. So tell me, who's the good, better and the best? (Laughs). I was comfortable with everyone but the chapter with Minissha was the most fun because we both are shown as seventeen year olds in the film. We got to do some really fun stuff like bike around Switzerland, ride on the huskies, on the glaciers, roller coasters, etc. Honestly, I've had a great time shooting with both Deepika and Minissha. Both are beautiful to work with and highly talented. Share with us your experiences of working with your onscreen lucky girl Bipasha Basu. When I started working on Bachna Ae Haseeno, Bipasha was the first person I started off the film with. I was in complete awe of her and much of the fact that she was my first major big co-star. So I was a bit nervous to be working with her initially. Apart from being hot and all that she has achieved over the years, she is a great human being and never made me feel as if I was a ranked new comer. I have now made a good friend for life. I'm really friendly with Bipasha and hope that I get to work with her again in the near future. Your father too has been a part of Yash Raj Films and now you carry on the tradition. Any tips from Kapoor senior given to Kapoor junior? There is nothing about taking an advice. Yash Raj is a very big banner. They make beautiful movies. Off late, yes, their movies haven't been really successful but that doesn't take away the fact that they've given such amazing phenomenal films to the Indian cinema. I just feel privileged and honoured to be a part of such a production. Hopefully, if this film does well then I'll be doing more movies with Yash Raj. My father lets me take my own decisions and learn from them. From a sincere lover in Saawariya to a playboy in BAH. Correct me if I've got it wrong. Let me correct you (laughs). I am not playing a casanova or a playboy. It's a role of a guy next door with whom you and every other person can identify with. It's a journey of Raj from 17 years to 30 years, different relationships he has and different phases of those relationships and what these relationships teach him about love and life. Part of the world media strongly recommends Yash Raj Films to shut down. Do you want to comment on this statement? I am absolutely appalled by this behaviour. People only judge actors and directors by their failures but do not take into consideration their successful films. Look at the kind of movies Yash Raj has given to Indian cinema over the past forty years. We should be proud of that. Movies run and don't run is not in the hands of the director or the producer. The fact that Yash Raj makes movies passionately and spoil their actors, they make you part of the Yash Raj family and to work with them in only my second film is a big achievement. I feel sad when I hear such bizzare statements, that too coming from the media. It's a journey of Raj from 17 years to 30 years, different relationships he has and different phases of those relationships and what these relationships teach him about love and life. Why should one go and watch Bachna Ae Haseeno on India's Independence Day? India has tri colours and Bachna Ae Haseeno has the beautiful trio - Bipasha, Minissha and Deepika. Primarily that's the best I can think of what syncs with the Independence Day. Secondly, because of the story, the music and a little bit of me. So everything put together makes a good enough reason to go and watch this film. I know I might be in trouble if I ask you this but in good humour, did you call John Abraham up telling him that he is no longer Bipasha's lucky boy? (laughs) Oh no. Not at all. I don't think anybody can be a lucky boy except John. I respect John a lot and Bipasha is such a great girl. I am really happy for both of them. But I'm also happy for the fact that I got to play her lucky boy in the film. We are also hearing that you are going to be a part of an R.K. Banner film pretty soon. What's the latest buzz on that? That's absolutely true. That's been my top priority. We're doing a film for the R.K. Banner and right now we are on the scripting stage. Hopefully, by sometime late next year, after I'm finished with my other film commitments, I will start my film with my home production. We still haven't yet decided who will direct the film but a few names are still in the pipeline.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:37 am Bachna Ae Haseeno ReviewBachna Ae Haseeno is special. Ranbir Kapoor is cast opposite teen deviyaan Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Minissha Lamba. It's produced by a premier production house, the credits read 'Story by Aditya Chopra' and most importantly, it's helmed by Siddharth Raj Anand, who merged form and content so beautifully in Salaam Namastey ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 7:27 am I wanted cameras even in bathrooms - SantaBanta.com
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 16 Aug 2008 | 6:27 am Aftab Shivdasani's daredevil stunts in 'Kambakht Ishq'Akshay Kumar's daredevil stunts and Kareena Kapoor's lip-locking with Hollywoood action star Sylvester Stallone in 'Kambakht Ishq' has been widely reported, but Aftab Shivdasani's stunning action scenes have not been written about.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 5:00 am Debutant director brings Naseer, Anupam together after 12 yearsTo debutant director Neeraj Pandey goes the credit for bringing together two Bollywood veterans, Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher, after more than a decade. He says both the actors fell for the script and were thrilled at the idea of being pitted against each other in 'Wednesday'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 4:33 am Home entertainment boom takes world cinema to Indian homesIngmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, Francois Truffaut, Federico Fellini - they were exclusive names in the domains of discerning and cerebral moviegoers across India until a few years ago. Not any more.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 4:31 am Peek into the backstage of Bachchan's world tourThe Bachchan's Unforgettable Tour extravaganza is no lightweight matter! Around 800 costumes, 10-15 tonnes of luggage and a backstage army of 150 helpers are part of each show that the Bollywood star family is wowing worldwide audiences with.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 16 Aug 2008 | 4:30 am Ganesha returns again on 22 AugustAs popular as to be telecast 53 times, almost once per week, with in a year of release, My Friend Ganesha a children genre blockbuster coming with a sequel on 22 of August.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 16 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am
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