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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 5:18 pm Satya Paul sets the bells ringing
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 5:14 pm Amitabh Bachchan discharged from Lilavati hospitalBollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to Lilavati Hospital last Saturday following complaints of abdominal pain, was discharged today. He had been in the hospital for a week. Bachchan was admitted on his birthday, October 11.Source: Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 3:21 pm Banderas wants to work with Priyanka
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 2:59 pm Fans defy Rajnikant
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 2:45 pm Fake death report of Tom Cruise
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 1:13 pm Naseruddin Shah, Om Puri, Greta Scacchi, Nafisa Ali, Gulshan Grover - StarBoxOffice.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:51 pm Review: Monty is back with a vengeance! - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:47 pm Aishwarya Rai's father hospitalised - Sify
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:31 pm Review: `Body of Lies` is a truly intense DiCaprio act - Zee News
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:29 pm Kailash's pulsating performance at DASVIDANIYA music launch - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:36 am 'Shoot On Sight' lays out blueprint for global terrorismFilm: 'Shoot On Sight'; Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Greta Scacchi, Gulshan Grover, Mikaal Zulfikar; Director: Jagmohan Mundhra; Rating: ***Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:30 am Radhika Gandhi on cloud nineUntil a week ago, people identified Radhika Gandhi as the pretty sister of actress Pooja Gandhi. Now, with the release of Chikkamagaloora Chikkamallige, this Punjabi kudi has broken out of that mould and has found a name for herself. The film, directed by National Award winning director Channagnagappa is doing ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:22 am It's raining praises for UpendraThe major artistes of the hugely successful film Budhdhivantha hailed the contribution of superstar Upendra in turning the film into a top entertaining fare. Actors Pooja Gandhi, Suman Ranganath and Sridhar stopped short of calling Budhdhivantha a Upendra-scripted film, but said Uppi's efforts in acting and writing were the major ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:13 am Master Kishen signs a new filmGuinness Record holder Master Kishan will be acting in a new film to be directed by his father Srikanth. The title of the film is not yet finalised and the shooting will begin in the month of December. Other star cast of the film is yet to be finalised.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:09 am Amitabh Bachchan released from hospital
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:05 am Tom Cruise blasts fake Internet reportsLondon (ANI): Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has blasted fake Internet reports claiming that he is dead. Internet news claimed that the Vanilla Sky actor had died after falling off a cliff top in New Zealand. Apparently, the 'tragedy' at Kauri Cliffs took place on the set of Tom's new movie, reports ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:03 am Monica moves fresh bail applicationKannada actress Maria Monica Susairaj, an accused in the Neeraj Grover murder case, has moved a fresh bail application in the Mumbai High Court on Monday. The bail application would be heard on October 18.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:59 am Christian Slater went on two year alcohol benderLondon (ANI): Hollywood actor Christian Slater has revealed on an American TV show how he got addicted to alcohol and ended up in a two year alcohol bender. The Igor actor revealed on 'Inside The Actor's Studio' that he was driven to alcohol in 1997 after assaulting Michelle Jonas.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:57 am Budhdhivantha makes historyThe big success of Upendra starrer Budhdhivantha has become the talk of the day. Recently the members of the production and technical unit organised a press conference to share their happiness about the big success of the film. Producer Mohan who was hugely confident about the film's success even before ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am Keira denies claims of refusing boob jobWashington (ANI): Actress Keira Knightley has denied Internet rumours that she refused to have her breasts digitally augmented for The Duchess promotional campaign, insisting that the subject never came up.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:51 am Amitabh Bachchan leaves hospitalMUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from hospital on Friday, almost a week after he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital for abdominal pain.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am Aniston makes Mayer's birthday specialWashington (ANI): Singer John Mayer was with a very special friend on his 31st birthday: actress Jennifer Aniston. The pair, who broke up in August, rekindled their romance last weekend in New York. And were also spotted together in L.A. celebrating Mayer's 31st birthday on the night of Wednesday 15.Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:38 am Liz Hurley left many eyes popping at White TowerLondon (ANI): Actress Elizabeth Hurley left many eyes popping when she appeared for a breast cancer awareness event wearing a bright pink strapless dress which barely concealed her modesty. The 43-year-old star was appearing in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and posed with guards against the pink-lit backdrop of the ...Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:32 am Jolie, Pitt Ready To Adopt Again - TopNews
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 9:40 am Priyanka's tryst with Hollywood stars Melanie, AntonioBollywood actress Priyanka Chopra bonded well with Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas at the Middle East International Film Festival in Dubai and apparently Spanish star Banderas expressed a wish to work with her.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 9:31 am Tusshar & Celina to pray for GOLMAAL RETURNS - GlamSham
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 9:07 am World's costliest fabric brand eyes $3 mn sales in IndiaScottish fabric maker Holland and amp; Sherry, which has ventured into the Indian high-end male apparel segment with suit lengths costing a whopping Rs.3 million ($61,662), hopes to record sales of $3 million within two years.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 8:02 am Celebs walk the ramp to raise breast cancer awarenessObserving the Breast Cancer Awareness month, a line-up of celebrities and socialites sashayed across the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) ramp to spread the cause and show creativity of designer duo Falguni-Shane Peacock.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 8:01 am Fans defy Rajnikant, persist with political partyA political party floated by thespian Rajnikant's fans would not be disbanded despite his fiat, says Rajni Babu, the president of Desiya Dravida Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 8:00 am Abu Salem angered over Monica’s behaviour in Big Boss 2 - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 7:58 am MadonnaRitchie divorce, a publicity gimmick - Oneindia
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 6:43 am Amitabh Bachchan discharged from hospitalBollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to Lilavati Hospital here last Saturday following complaints of abdominal pain, was discharged Friday. He had been in the hospital for a week.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 6:33 am Seventh Asian film festival kicks off in Mumbai - Hindu
Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 17 Oct 2008 | 5:41 am Anita Dongre goes back to the 'grassroots' for WIFWMumbai-based designer Anita Dongre, who is credited with having created the country's first organic clothes line last year, is showcasing an extended version of that collection at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 5:00 am Shahana Goswani counts the roles, not the kissesFirst she won accolades for her performance as Arjun Rampal's disgruntled wife in 'Rock On' and later scorched headlines for 10 kisses with Randeep Hooda in 'Ru-Ba-Ru'. Now 22-year-old Shahana Goswami says she wants to play all kind of roles on screen.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 4:01 am Esha Deol excited about moving back to old homeEsha Deol says she is excited about moving back into her Juhu bungalow that was under renovation for the past one year. She says all her best memories are associated with that house.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am Seventh Asian film fest kicks off in MumbaiMumbaikars will get to savour the best of Asian cinema, including from Mongolia, with an eight-day-long film festival kicking off here Thursday evening.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 17 Oct 2008 | 1:31 am Albert Pinto is coming soonIf in the earlier phases of his acting career the multifaceted actor Paresh Rawal portrayed villain roles with élan, later on he started appearing mostly in roles with only positive shades.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am When Aftab and Anjorie became Jackson and MadonnaAnjori fans! Heres a little secret about Anjori that only a few know. Anjori has done some ad campaigns as a child. And one of the ads had her with Aftab Shivdasani. Aftab, as we all know has been a child model too.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Karzzz is representing Bollywood in Abu DhabiThe forthcoming flick of T-Series Karzzzz is the only Hindi film to be selected to be screened at the Middle East International film Festival.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am New release date for EMIThe release date of the forthcoming film EMI has been postponed.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Its flattering to see Kareena as my fan - Ekta KapoorKareena Kapoor: An Ekta Kapoor fan in GOLMAAL RETURNS!Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Ram Gopal Varma announces RANN - A NEWS STORYAfter SARKAR RAJ, CONTRACT and PHOONK in 2008, Ram Gopal Varma would be ready with his next film in 2009. He has named it RANN - A NEWS STORY.RGV speaks:Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Shoebite is turning out to be huge - Jimmy SheirgillAfter A Wednesday, Jimmy Sheirgill is willing to forget the string of box office non-performers that he has been a part of in the last few months, most recently been Hastey Hastey. However, though he had commercial failures like Strangers (which he still calls as his best film since Yahaan - rightly so!), Choddon Naa Yaar, Victoria No. 203, Raqeeb, Delhii Heights, Rehguzar and BSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Katrina and the Crystal FactoryKatrina Kaif was shooting for Subhash Ghais Yuvvraaj at the world famous Swavroski showroom in Austria recently. Known for its landmark jewelry and showpieces, unit members began teasing Katrina saying that the rare crystal pieces would catch her attention more and the shooting work less.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Its fun to be part of A RECTANGULAR LOVE STORY - Gul PanagThough there is still uncertainty around Gul Panags real life love story, on reel life she is having a whale of time with as many as three men vying for her attention. While in real life this may be a little hazardous, on screen Gul is enjoying every bit of shooting for A RECTANGULAR LOVE STORY.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Celebs At White Ribbon Initiative Launch [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 17 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Live Chat: Gul Panag on October 17 at 1400 hrs ISTWhen most of the world dreads Mathematics like a dreadful disease, she is a proud owner of a graduation degree in the same. A super-active kid at studies, she has many awards and rewards to her credit. An ardent public speaker, she entered the Miss India, only to win it, which eventually paved her way to TV and then into Bollywood! Gul debuted with Dhoop, followed by an array of films like the soul stirring Dor and Manorama Six Feet Under. Her latest release Hello has won her immense praise and needless to say, Gul is grinning from ear to ear. We give you an opportunity to chat with the gorgeous Gul Panag only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on October 17 at 1400 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:56 pm At 60, Hema still inspires leading Bollywood ladiesThough Bollywood's Dream Girl, Hema Malini turns 60 today, but her charm and persona continue to inspire the upcoming actresses in Indian film industry. Born in Ammankundi, a year after India's independence, Hema started her journey in Bollywood with Raj Kapoor starer Sapno Ke Saudagar in 1964. But she got real recognition as an actress with evergreen star Dev Anand in Johny Mera Naam in 1970.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:42 pm Live Chat: Satish Kaushik on October 17 at 1600 hrs ISTAs an actor, he tickled our funny bone with his antics in films like Mr. India, Ram Lakhan, Haseena Maan Jayegi and Saajan Chale Sasural to name a few. As a director, he entertained us with films like Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai and Tere Naam. We are talking about the versatile actor cum director Satish Kaushik who is all excited as his next directorial venture Karzzzz is set for release. The film's promos have create a huge buzz and people are looking forward to see if the Satish Kaushik- Himesh Reshammiya combo can recreate the same magic which the Subhash Ghai- Rishi Kapoor duo did decades ago. Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to chat with Satish Kaushik and ask him all that you wanted to know about Karzzzz and much more only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on October 17 at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:41 pm Subhash Ghai, A.R. Rahman, and Gulzar unveil the music of YuvvraajClick above for more event stills Showman Subhash Ghai is known to do things in style. However, when it came to launching the music of his latest magnum-opus Yuvvraaj, the filmmaker preferred to have a more private musical (afternoon) gathering rather than a star-studded affair. The music launch of Yuvvraaj, which took place today (Oct 16) at a plush five-star hotel in Mumbai saw showman Subhash Ghai, music maestro A.R. Rahman, legendary lyricist Gulzar and playback singer Alka Yagnik in attendance. A.R. Rahman's mother who rarely attends film events unveiled the first CD and gave her blessings to the cast and crew of the film. Yuvvraaj is a musical extravaganza with 9 soul-stirring tracks composed by Rahman and written by Gulzar. While Rahman and Mr. Ghai have worked together earlier in films like Taal and Kisna, this is the first time that Subhashji has worked with Gulzar. Speaking on the occasion, an ecstatic Mr. Ghai said, "The experience has been fascinating, exciting, and unique which is one of the pleasures of working on a film with the celebrated music maestro, A. R. Rahman. This is the first time that I am working with Gulzar Saab and the process of creating music is all the more wonderful and joyous. Yuvvraaj needed a distinct sound, keeping in mind its contemporary look yet melodious compositions; it needed to be regal and grand in its composition but at the same time it needed to have a modern appeal, which these two magicians have wonderfully woven together effortlessly." Music maestro A.R. Rahman also seemed pleased with his compositions and the way the songs have been filmed by Mr. Ghai. "It has always been a pleasure to associate with Subhashji on his projects. We worked on Taal, which gave me immense creative satisfaction as a composer and it was an honor that Yuvvraaj was offered to me. Working on the music of Yuvvraaj has been a creative challenge for me, as Subhashji has always been associated with melodious music and has a vast understanding about the subject. Once you have an artistic mind like Subhashji behind you I guess everything falls rightly in its place. Taal was a mega success and I see Yuvvraaj to be much bigger than that." Bhushan Kumar of T-Series (on which the music of Yuvvraaj has been released) said, "The lethal combination of Subhash Ghai, A. R. Rahman, and Gulzar will completely mesmerize music lovers." With a stellar cast comprising of Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Zayed Khan, this musical extravaganza is all set to create magic on Nov 21, 2008.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:06 pm "You can say that Karzzzz is as big as a Khan release" - Himesh ReshammiyaClick above for more movie stills The moment of reckoning has arrived. Himesh Reshammiya has given the test and the audience's verdict is keenly awaited. As the film is just hours away from hitting the screens, Himesh Reshammiya gets into an exclusive two-part chat with Joginder Tuteja. Here is the first half of the conversation with the man who returns to big screen. This time, without a cap! After close to a yearlong of generation of hype and hoopla for Karzzzz, the film is finally releasing. Yes, last one year has been quite eventful. Now is the time for audience to pass its verdict. It's a slick 2 hrs 18 mins film. I am really expecting it to take a good opening. Exhibitors and distributors have been mighty excited about the prospects of the film. We are bringing the film out on close to 1200 prints globally, which is historic and next only to Singh Is Kinng. We are bringing the film out on close to 1200 prints globally, which is historic and next only to Singh Is Kinng 1200 prints! Now that's quite a number, something which one relates only to a Khan film. Are we expecting the film to sustain similar print count in second week as well? To answer you first question, 1200 prints is reasonable since we are making our presence felt in single screens as well as multiplexes in a big way. Yes, you can say that Karzzzz release is as huge as a Khan film. About the second weekend, how can I say anything at this point of time? It would depend completely on how the audience reacts to the film in the first week. In the past, it has happened that shows had to be increased in the second week run of a film. You never know, this may happen in the case of Karzzzz too! The way Karzzzz has been hyped 24X7, doesn't it scare you a little? Don't you feel you should let the film do the talking now rather than so much of hype resulting in people becoming extra demanding? See, no hype is big enough. In today's market scenario, you have to pitch your film in such a way that the least it does is receive a very good opening at the box office. Because if that doesn't happen, piracy would only end up killing it. Moreover, hype created for Karzzzz is justified. It is coming after the success of Aap Kaa Surroor; the songs have been chartbusters while the talkie promos have been received very well too. When the going is good, why not keep the momentum on? You must be thankful to your producers for this. Absolutely. I am happy that Bhushan (Kumar) is getting all his marketing skills in place to pitch the movie as well as the music, in just the right manner. As a producer, he understands the medium and it is due to his marketing acumen that as many as 8 songs from the film have been placed across all music channels in 1 and a half months flat. It is unprecedented! Would earning mega bucks over the opening weekend be satisfactory enough for you? Good opening over weekend is the demand of the market but for me to be successful as an actor, the film has to do very well in three stages - opening, acceptance and sustaining power. This would be the true measure of the film's success. Bhushan Kumar is getting all his marketing skills in place to pitch the movie as well as the music, in just the right manner Somewhere it was mentioned that your son is your biggest critic and likes predicting about Bollywood movies and music. What does he have to say about Karzzzz? As you know, he was bang on about the music of Karzzzz. After the very first listening, he declared that it would be superhit and that's how it is today. He saw the first copy of the film, which just came out and immensely liked it. He has assured me that it would be loved by the audience and for me his assurance is like gospel's truth. Has he been right in prediction of films, which haven't starred you? Absolutely, he saw Jaane Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Naa, Race and some time back Rang De Basanti and said then and there that these movies would be huge successes. Basically, he is just like any other normal kid of today who is cued into Bollywood in a big way. He is a movie buff and his judgment is mostly right. Now people can sometime go wrong as well though I sincerely hope that it doesn't happen for Karzzzz (smiles)! Himesh, coming to you acting in Karzzzz, did you really feel that you could carry it off? Basically, I believe that every true movie fan has an actor hidden in him somewhere! Agar aap 10-20 saal se filmein dekh rahe ho to kuch acting toh aap seekh hi jaate ho! Yes, it's a different thing that you may or may not realize the potential of an actor in you. I sensed this a few years back and that is when I decided to take the plunge. Karz is my favorite film and I had to give it a tribute in some way. I am not trying to prove a point because I am not even 1% as good looking or a good dancer as Rishi Kapoor! And you were still confident? For me, Karzzzz is all about the belief that a common man can be a hero as well. He may not be the most good looking or dashing but he has in him the willingness and passion to do well. On the sets, I was a newcomer with great actors like Urmila Matondkar, Danny Denzongpa and Gulshan Grover around. I had to really work hard to make sure that I am able to stand up in front of all these seasoned actors. So my 'mantra' was to act 'dil se' and leave the rest to Satish Kaushik. He is the one who worked on each and every nuance of mine and corrected me at every step. Moreover, with a face like mine, I had to be extra careful that I don't do anything silly! You seem to be openly criticizing your looks? 'Ab kya karen, jo hai usse badal to nahi sakte! ' My sister Roopa has been working on my styling for over the years. Maybe plastic surgery could be the next option! Watch this space for the second and concluding part of this Exclusive conversation with Himesh Reshammiya.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Oct 2008 | 3:45 pm Shahid Kapoor's incredible chemistry with kids in PaathshalaA man of few words, Shahid Kapoor is all set to don a new role, of a teacher, in Ahmed Khan's Paathshala. Shahid must have been a master of dance but now he has to prove his expertise in Music and English in the film. Paathshala, as the name suggests, revolves around kids, and is set in a school campus. The film also has actors like Nana Patekar and Ayesha Takia playing key characters along with a bunch of renowned child artistes. The picture above displays Shahid grooving with the kids to the beats of a song. And we must add, he surely has an amazing chemistry with the kids. Shahid has managed to touch everyone's heart recently with his performances in Jab We Met and Kismat Konnection. Now, it only remains to be seen if he can strike the emotional chord of the audiences, yet again, with Paathshala.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:56 pm Bollywood to bring credit crisis to big screenMUMBAI (Reuters) - The global credit crisis has found echoes in an unlikely quarter, Bollywood, known more for its love of lavish musicals and racy thrillers.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:41 pm 'Karzzz' release coincides with Simi Garewal's birthdayActress Urmila Matondkar says her latest movie "Karzzz", a remake of the 1980s hit of the same name, will be released Friday to coincide with the birthday of Simi Garewal who played the ferociously ambitious and villainous Kamini in the original. "It's our way of saying Happy Birthday and also a reminder of how much impact the original 'Karz' has on audiences' minds to this day," Urmila told. Reacting to this Simi Garewal added, "Well.Source: Entertainment News | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:30 pm 'Why Sharman and Rimi are not a part of GR?' - Rohit Shetty talksGolmaal Returns is a movie which is red hot both inside as well as outside the industry. Its Diwali release is expected to be huge, notwithstanding competition from Fashion and EMI and all eyes are on this Rohit Shetty film to take one of the best openings of this year. No wonder, expectations are sky high from this sequel to Golmaal. However, there are questions around the exclusion of Sharman Joshi and Rimi Sen from the project. While Shreyas Talpade has replaced Sharman, Rimi Sen has made way for as many as 4 leading ladies - Kareena Kapoor, Celina Jaitley, Amrita Arora and Anjana Sukhani. Why? "Don't look for any controversies here because there aren't any", says Rohit Shetty who is keeping super busy as his film gets closer to the D-Day, "Sharman was originally supposed to be doing Golmaal Returns and he had said Yes as well. We had to shoot the film in Goa last December and had dates from everyone else. After December, it was difficult to get combination dates from other actors since Kareena had to shoot for Tashan in January, Ajay had to leave for U Me Aur Hum, Arshad was occupied with Shortcut and so on." What happened to Sharman's dates then? "To everyone's disappointment, Sharman's secretary informed that he didn't have any dates available in December. He had to report for Dilli 6 which was planned around that time but because of one individual; we couldn't have juggled around with dates of so many other actors. We had to take a call and this is how Shreyas stepped in", reveals Rohit. But today, Sharman isn't a part of Dilli 6! "Yes, he did come back eventually as he wasn't doing Dilli 6 anymore", nods Rohit, "However, by that time Shreyas was on board and it would have been unethical to replace him. It was one of those scenarios where we couldn't do anything." What about Rimi? She did eventually walk away in the sunset with Tusshar in Golmaal, isn't it? "This was exactly the reason why we couldn't have enhanced this character further", says Rohit, "We wanted to make a series of Golmaal rather than a sequel per se. If Rimi was present in the film, she would have had to be Tusshar's wife and that would have required us to take his family angle forward. We didn't want to do that since it would have continued the same storyline. Golmaal Returns is a series with four boys and hence we retained the boys but not Rimi." Talking about his heroines in Golmaal Returns, Rohit acknowledges that Kareena's character is one of the most important in the film. "My other three leading ladies would make their presence felt too. Celina has a good role to play, that of a South Indian girl. In the film she is not wearing revealing clothes or busy seducing people. Lengthwise, her role may not be the same as Kareena but importance-wise, it is." How about Anjana and Amrita? "Anjana has relatively lesser screen time but in the second half of the film, especially towards the climax, she is hilarious in her own way. On the other hand, Amrita's character in the film is that of a totally dumb girl. You have to see it to believe it." Rohit is quite confident about the prospects of Golmaal Returns. "We have been unpretentious in declaring that Golmaal Returns is not your classic-in-the-making. It is not a great film. It is a 'masala' film and we are preparing people to expect the same when they walk into the auditorium. Our entire promotional strategy is centered on suggesting that Golmaal Returns is a hardcore commercial entertainer and a solid time pass at that." So one should not be expecting drama or emotions, right? "Perfect", smiles Rohit, "The film is truly slapstick with no drama, no emotion-baazi and no seriousness.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:55 pm
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