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My film is not called 'Yahoo': Ken GhoshAs reports of Ken Ghosh's Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D'Souza starrer being called "Yahoo" fill the papers, the director is one worried man.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm My film is not called Yahoo: Ken Ghosh
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 2:50 pm Yash Raj Films to sue scriptwriter for New York charges
It looks like Suchita Bhatia who has leveled charges of plagiarism against the makers of New York is in trouble.
Yash Raj Films, the producers of New York, have decided to take legal action against Bhatia for alleging that the script which was made into New York was originally suggested to Yash Raj three years ago by her.
Confirming these developments, New York director Kabir Khan says, "This is really unfortunate. I wonder which cave this girl was living in so far to suddenly wake up five days after our film released to realize that New York is about three friends against a 9/11 backdrop."
Kabir sees this as nothing but opportunistic timing. "It's a great method of getting her 15 minutes of fame. Yes, we're planning to sue her and make an example of this sort of post-success harassment that filmmakers go through."
The director is very angry. "Why does one have to keep fighting to protect one's integrity? By suing this girl I hope to discourage such frivolous charges in the future."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Jul 2009 | 2:15 pm MJ was not the father of my kids: Ex wife
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 1:21 pm Deepika regrets making her relationship with Ranbir publicDeepika Padukone has everything going for her in Bollywood.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 1:07 pm Court hearings on custody of Jacko's kids - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Jul 2009 | 12:23 pm Mariah Carey takes a dig at EminemNew York, (ANI): Pop star Mariah Carey took a dig at her ex-boyfriend Eminem, as she dressed up as the rapper in a new music video. The 39-year-old singer dressed up as a man twice in her new video ‘Obsessed’,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:49 am Kareena's special bridal look for a leading jewellery brand
Kareena Kapoor may be looking her glamorous best in those western gowns and hot bikinis in Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakkht Ishq but that doesn't mean she can't carry off traditional Indian wear.
For a special endorsement of a leading jewellery brand, Bebo would be seen in a completely Indian look. Also, this is the first time ever that Kareena is endorsing a jewellery brand and hence she wanted to make sure that she looks simply stunning.
Kareena would be endorsing two different brands of the same group - Gitanjali Jewels' Bridal Collection Jewellery and Multitasking Jewelry for Women.
The decision of choosing Kareena for this special range of jewellery was arrived upon after the makers carried a special survey in which majority people responded that they would like to see Kareena in a bridal get-up.
Kareena's dress for this campaign has been designed by ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra.
Download the above images as wallpapersSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:46 am Kate, Jaclyn attend Farrah Fawcett's funeralLondon (ANI): Late American actress Farrah Fawcett's former 'Charlie's Angels' co-stars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith were amongst the guests who attended her funeral on June 30. The actress, who lost her fight against cancer last week, was buriedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:44 am Lindsay pockets $70K for hosting pre-birthday bashNew York, (ANI): Lindsay Lohan will be one rich girl by the time she celebrates her 23rd birthday on July 2, for she was paid a whopping 70,000 dollars by MGM Grand for an all-day "pre-celebration" bash at the hotel. AccordingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:40 am Is Michael Jackson faking death?London, (ANI): Just days after Michael Jackson died, rumours are flooding the Internet that he faked his own death. Thousands of fans have been logging onto websites to join wacky conspiracy theories that the singer is still alive and is justSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:34 am Sienna blames vendetta for losing Robin Hood roleLondon (ANI): Actress Sienna Miller has said that there is a 'vendetta' against her after the actress lost out on playing Maid Marian in Ridley Scott's epic Robin Hood. The Hippie Hippie Shake star, who was due to share the frameSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am Bruno brands Madge transsexual childcatcherLondon (ANI): Bruno, the alter ego of British satirist Sacha Baron Cohen, has called Madonna a 'transsexual child catcher'. The comedian used his character in the upcoming film 'Bruno' to hit out at the Queen of Pop, once a pal, duringSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:28 am O'Neal was overcome with grief at Fawcett's funeralLondon (ANI): American actor Ryan O'Neal was overcome with grief at the funeral of his beloved partner late actress Farrah Fawcett. O'Neal, 68, was poised to marry Farrah, 62, at her hospital bedside, but was thwarted when she passed away onSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:25 am Jolie's debut movie ready for DVD releaseNew York, (ANI): Angelina Jolie's screen debut in the 1982 film Looking to Get Out is set to be released on DVD. The actress made her big screen debut at the age of seven, as she played the daughter of herSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:22 am Jackson's body to be buried in his Neverland ranchPop legend Michael Jackson's body will be taken to his beloved Neverland ranch where grieving fans can say their goodbyes and it is expected to be buried there this weekend.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:20 am Jackson 5 to take over O2 gigsLondon, (ANI): The boss of the firm promoting Michael Jackson's 50 London shows has opened the door to the possibility of former Jackson 5 members reforming for gigs at the O2 venue. Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live, said that heSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:17 am Madonna to headline Jackson tribute concertLondon, (ANI): Rumours are abuzz that Madonna will headline a special tribute gig in memory of Michael Jackson. The King of Pop died of a suspected cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home last week, reports the Daily Star. He wasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:14 am I hate Michael Jackson: Ram Gopal Verma
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 11:12 am No marriage for the next 10 years: Amrita RaoShe was rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapoor and then Hurman Baweja.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 10:47 am 'Kambakkht Ishq' first exclusive screening held last night
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The first screening of the much-awaited biggie KAMBAKKHT ISHQ was held last night [30th June] at Adlabs, Film City. It was an exclusive screening, with the cast and crew of the film watching it for the first time. Present on the occasion were Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan [who arrived with his kids], Babita Kapoor, Dinesh Vijan [Saif's producer-partner in LOVE AAJ KAL], Viki Rajani of Eros and those associated with the film. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala and his wife Wardha played perfect hosts.
Meanwhile, lead man Akshay Kumar flew from London last night and is expected to watch the film tonight.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Jul 2009 | 10:31 am Ajay Devgan gifts a swanky Blackberry to Bipasha Basu
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If you have a problem getting through to Bipasha Basu, it's not a network problem. It's her new phone, a swanky Blackberry gifted by her producer and costar Ajay Devgan this week as a wrap-up gift for his leading lady.
And though Bipasha has lost all her numbers and she can't identify any caller, she just can't get enough of her new phone. "I love it! I'm going totally crazy with it. Though I've no numbers on it and am trying to figure it out, I just can't get enough of it," says the actress who finished shooting for Ajay Devgan's comedy All The Best in Goa this week.
Devgan gifted the phone to Bipasha out of the blue (or shall we say, black?) on the last day of shooting for working round the clock including late nights and early mornings. In fact Bipasha kept off the phone to the extent of not even connecting with her boyfriend John Abraham who was limping around on crutches in Mumbai trying to promote his new film.
Apparently, Bipasha also agreed to do an additional role in All The Best without charging a single penny extra.
Devgan known to be a generous producer had heard Bipasha mention that she wanted a Blackberry. Says the actress, "Yeah, Ajay knew I wanted it. In fact it was he who got me interested in. It is actually a gift in appreciation for working long hours and changing at lightning speed between shots when we had loads of work to finish. Ajay is a fabulous producer and co-star."
Bipasha soon leaves for Hyderabad to shoot the songs for All The Best. On Saturday, she also watched her boyfriend's new film New York finally. "I'm so proud of him," she whispered.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am Bollywood borrows southern spice for 'Kambakkht Ishq'The Hindi film industry is infamous for lifting Hollywood movies, but it has often been inspired by cinema content from southern India as well.Source: Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 10:08 am "New York's super-success has surprised me" - Kabir Khan
New York is emerging into a huge success and the man who is most surprised is director Kabir Khan himself. He admits that he was confident of the product and knew that it would click with the audiences. Still, he had never imagined that the film will strike a chord amongst the audiences in such a way that it would take a thunderous opening from North to South and East to West.
"I always believed that New York will be a word of mouth film which would open on a decent note and then show an increase in business with every passing day. When I was told by friends and people from industry that it had opened to a houseful response in the very first show at so many places across the country, even I was taken aback", says Kabir Khan who is obviously elated with the way his John Abraham-Katrina Kaif-Neil Nitin Mukesh- Irrfan Khan film is faring all over.
He is glad that the myth is finally broken around the commercial prospects of a film which deals with an 'issue'. "I am particularly glad that our audiences have matured enough to accept a subject like New York", he reflects, "Yes, it was set in a commercial mode but at the end of it all, we were dealing with a serious issue here. Films like these have been made in the past as well but there always has been a budget restriction for them. Filmmakers are told to make get their projects made on shoe string budgets."
In this aspect, there was no stopping from Yash Raj Films when it came to the budget of the film. "True and the result is there for all to see because a product that boasts of quality is now doing so well commercially as well. It's as simple as that; audiences get a hint of something good coming their way and they are more than happy to lap it up all", comments Kabir.
Rattling down the collections that have been pouring in from all over, Kabir Khan informs that in Middle East in particular the film has created a mini storm. "In a way the film has made a certain 'connection' with the audience there", tells Kabir, "It is just so huge there. In US and UK as well the film has been doing so well while in Australia, it has done even better than John's last success Dostana. As for India, I have been told that weekdays have held up well as well after a very good opening weekend. Fingers crossed."
He narrates an interesting incident that took place on Friday at Chandan, a popular single screen theatre in Mumbai, which is widely considered as a barometer for a film's success. "One of my ADs went to Chandan on Friday and he immediately put me on line from the theatre. Audiences were quite emotionally charged there and it was such a surreal feeling to hear them cheering for the film. I immediately rushed to the theatre and by that time tickets were already being sold for the next show in black for as much as Rs.300. Now that's a big amount for a single screen theatre. There was this young man who was selling tickets in black and happened to recognize me. He congratulated me on the film's success and told me to keep making such films so that he remains in business. Of course, I have to keep this guy in mind when I make my next film too", concludes Kabir as he hangs up to get on line for another call, presumably bringing in some more good news.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Jul 2009 | 10:05 am George Clooney denies being dead!
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 9:16 am I am honestly looking for a partner: Rakhi SawantRakhi Sawant went overboard when she announced that she would find her life partner through a reality show "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar".Source: Entertainment News | 1 Jul 2009 | 8:56 am Bail from Jail: Shiney pleads for good character - StarBoxOffice.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Jul 2009 | 7:59 am I regret making my relationship with Ranbir public: DeepikaDeepika Padukone has everything going for her in Bollywood. She has worked with top stars and big banners. But she does have one regret - making her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor public.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am Rakhi's swayamvar high on TRP - Hindustan Times
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Jul 2009 | 5:43 am Sensex rises 57 points in early tradeA key index of the Indian equities market rose at the opening bell Wednesday, putting on 57 points within five minutes of start of trade.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jul 2009 | 5:31 am No marriage for the next 10 years: Amrita RaoShe was rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapoor and then Hurman Baweja. But there is no one 'special' in her life right now and she won't think about marriage for the next 10 years, says actress Amrita Rao, who is all set to don a glamorous avatar in 'Short Kut'.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am Jackson's bequeathes songs worth hundred millions to children - Indian Express
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Jul 2009 | 4:02 am I am honestly looking for a partner: Rakhi SawantRakhi Sawant went overboard when she announced that she would find her life partner through a reality show 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'. But now the outspoken actor, renowned more for her voluptuous looks than acting skills, says she is not doing it to hog the limelight.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am Bollywood borrows southern spice for 'Kambakkht Ishq', 'Short Kut'The Hindi film industry is infamous for lifting Hollywood movies, but it has often been inspired by cinema content from southern India as well. With forthcoming movies like 'Kambakkht Ishq', 'Short Kut - The Con Is On' and 'Wanted', Bollywood seems to be on a spree of remaking films made down south.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 1 Jul 2009 | 2:30 am Bags of drugs recovered from MJ's home - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Jul 2009 | 1:42 am Star Kids are back in SikandarWe loved the sweet silent Sardar kid in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. We awed at her marvellous acting skills as the dumb, deaf and blind child in Black. Now both the talented kids are grownup, back to the screen and together with the movie Sikandar. We are talking about Parzaan Dastur and Ayesha Kapur who impressed the audience with their remarkable performance in their respective movies.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am FutureWorks behind works: JashnnTimes are fast changing. Everything seems to be ruled by technology. Movies have already earned the tag of being life of unreality. And now it has become more unreal for they have completely sealed the gap between the real shot scenes and fake and modified scenes. Didn’t get it? Check out the following that showcases the marvelous camera and software tricks that will make you awe at the outcome.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Homesick KanganaNo place can replace the comfort zone of one’s home. Shooting around the world can be tiresome and keeps one away from their home and dear ones. Kanagana Ranaut who is shooting abroad is badly missing her home and family.Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Celebs @ Beauty in Contrast Exhibition [Gallery]Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Deepika: Only script mattersShe stands tall, so tall that she looks down into her eyes of her hero. Her enigmatic, dimpled smile can melt any man. Deepika Padukone down the line has created a space for herself in the B world, sharing stage with all the bigwig heroes of her age and taking in account, older actors too. She grew up on movies by the ever-dominating Khan heroes’ clan and turned to movies after establishing herselSource: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am Sonia calls on Dilip Kumar at Lilavati - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 Jun 2009 | 10:36 pm Yash Raj Films stole my story for New York: Scriptwriter - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 30 Jun 2009 | 7:57 pm Why does Ram Gopal Varma hate MJ?Controversial Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he hates pop legend Michael Jackson for dying and making him realise that he was only a human being.Source: Entertainment News | 30 Jun 2009 | 4:44 pm Sonia Gandhi calls on ailing thespian Dilip KumarTaking time off from her busy schedule in Mumbai, Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited ailing Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar at Lilavati Hospital Tuesday evening.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pm Dilip Kumar hospitalized
Thespian Dilip Kumar was admitted last Sunday at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital with symptoms of malaria. The veteran actor and winner of numerous prestigious film awards is 87 years old.
Dr Jalil Parkar, respiratory and pulmonary consultant at Lilavati hospital, where the actor was admitted on Sunday, said ''Dilip Kumar has been detected with falciparum malaria, but after taking anti-malarial medicine and antibiotics, his condition is stable now.''
Dilip Kumar's wife and former actress Saira Banu said, ''He is much better now, and we hope he will be discharged within 2-3 days''.
Bollywood Hungama prays for the speedy recovery of this legendary actor.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 30 Jun 2009 | 4:26 pm Don't bring your dad on sets: heroes to AsinAsin Thottumkal became a household name after the success of the Hindi film "Ghajini".Source: Entertainment News | 30 Jun 2009 | 3:45 pm Trisha dumps Dhanush's film to work with Akshay KumarAfter shooting for more than 10 days, Tamil actress Trisha has opted out of Dhanush starrer "Aadukalam" to work in Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's home production.Source: Entertainment News | 30 Jun 2009 | 3:43 pm "I do not identify with any of my characters in any of my films" - Akshaye Khanna
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Even though he is the proverbial 'star-son', he has achieved whatever he has, on his own merit. Even though his debut film gave Bollywood its answer to Tom Cruise, he is yet to make it to the 'Numero Uno' slot, something that he makes no qualms about. He is none other than the suave and sexy Akshaye Khanna, whose sex appeal lies in his smile, a fact that will be 'justified' by million of fans worldwide.
After having garnered rave reviews and critical acclaim in his last film Gandhi My Father, this debonair man is back. This time with a comic caper called Short Kut - The Con Is On. Bollywood Hungama caught up with this actor for an exclusive interview. Excerpts of the same:
Akshaye, to start with, why such a long gap from Mere Baap Pehle Aap to now Short Kut - The Con Is On? Was it intentional to stay out of the media glare or did it just happen?
Basically, the film business is not about any one person's schedule. It's about lots of people coming together, which only means that it's not in your hands to control the number of releases that you have in your hands. It's not the case with just one actor, it happens with most of the actors.
To top it all, the recession factor has affected the film industry in a very bad way. As you know, there are so many films in the last 6-7 months have either been shut down or have been postponed. Even a couple of films of mine which were supposed to start at the beginning of this year, have been scrapped due to various reasons. I myself have not faced the camera for almost 6 months now!
Short Kut The Con Is On is essentially a slice of life kind of film
What is Short Kut - The Con... all about? And what's your role in it?
Short Kut - The Con Is On is essentially a slice of life kind of film, based on essentially two characters. There are times in life when we have to choose between two routes. One of which is a shortcut- the easy way, while the other requires more efforts and struggles. The film's characters also face the same dilemma.
One is Raju (played by Arshad Warsi), who is playing a struggling actor and who wants to become a star. He bluffs his way out of trouble and comes across as a good for nothing harmless fellow. Arshad, who is majorly known for his out and out comedy, brings out a dark edginess to this loud mouthed character. On the other hand, I play Shekhar, a struggling writer-director, who has been an assistant director for years and hopes to make it big one day, like anybody else does. I have this quiet yet intense, immensely talented yet low key kind of role. Shekhar's value system is sound and his fundas in life are very clear - come what may, there are no short cuts to success. And if you have a dream, protect it.
One of the main reasons for me to say yes to this film was the fact that it was being written by Anees Bazmee and Neeraj Vora, two of the best writers in Bollywood
As for the film, it is set against Bollywood as its backdrop. And the Bollywood factor is very integral to the script because the characters are from the film industry. The film is basically about the choices that one often has to make in life, be it in work or even relationships. The film is treated in a fun and entertaining manner and is not at all a serious film, by any stretch of imagination. How these two characters go about achieving their goals and ambitions in a fun way is what the film is all about.
You are one actor who is not known for rushing into things and signing the dotted lines. So, what was it so exceptional about Short Kut that made you sign the film?
Let's not use the word 'exceptional' or any such superlatives. It's always the script that has drawn me towards it. You just can't have a great script but a lousy director or is being produced by someone who is not capable of releasing the film. These are also important issues. But, as I told earlier, for me, it's the script that comes first, then the role, followed by many other factors.
I think that people will love and remember Arshad for his role in Short Kut.
As far as Short Kut is concerned, it was definitely the script, followed by my role. Also, one of the main reasons for me to say yes to this film was the fact that it was being written by Anees Bazmee and Neeraj Vora, two of the best writers in the industry in the genre of 'masala' films and comedy. It was an exceptional opportunity for anybody associated with this film as these two names were coming together for the first time. It's also very difficult for such a thing to happen again.
You have the Master comedian Arshad Warsi as your co-star in Short Kut. How was it working with him?
If you take his filmography, then, one would say that he would always be remembered for his role of 'Circuit'. But, in my opinion, the role that he has done in Short Kut is at par with that of his role of 'Circuit'. And I think that people will love and remember him in this film.
Amrita Rao is a very lovely and a hard working girl, whom I would call as 'original actress'
Akshaye, you are known more for your serious roles. Was it easy or difficult to match up to the antics of Arshad?
Not at all. Actually, the fact remains that working with actors who are the best at what they are always is a plus point to those who are working with them. It just does not 'take' away anything from you, on the contrary it 'gives' something which a bad or inexperienced actor will never give. Arshad is definitely someone to watch out for in this film.
In Short Kut, you have been paired opposite Amrita Rao. How is she as a co-star and how has been your equation with her?
She is a very lovely and a hard working girl. What I like about her is that she doesn't try to copy anybody or be somebody else. She is someone whom I would call as an 'original actress' and essentially a very sweet girl to work with. In other words, she is very simple and not at all complicated.
Amrita has always carried the 'girl next door' image with her. If the promos of Short Kut are anything to go by, then, it seems that she has moved notches ahead to drop this image. What's your take on the same?
I know that this is the first film in which she has been glamorized and shown in a very different way like never before. She has done it really well. She has worked really hard. I enjoyed every moment of me working with her and am looking forward to work with her in the future too. I think that she has got a great future.
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How has the music of the film evolved? Which is your favorite track from the film and for what reasons?
I am a huge fan of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy ever since I 'discovered' their music in Dil Chahta Hai. Ever since, every track of theirs was a masterpiece for me, be it Salaam-E-Ishq, Kal Ho Na Ho, Lakshya. All of their albums were outstanding. And as far as the music of Short Kut is concerned, I don't think that any of their fans will be even remotely disappointed with it. They have really given us an exceptionally rich album. Like most of their albums, this album too, I feel will stay fresh for a long time.
And my favourite track in the film is the romantic 'Kal Nau Naje' that has been picturised on me and Amrita. It's a beautiful melody and I think that its one of the best songs that I have been fortunate to have in my career.
In real life, you have always been a 'mover and shaker'. But how much of a Short Kut's Shekhar are you?
Frankly speaking, I do not identify with any of my characters in any of my films.
What are the locations the film has been shot?
The film has been shot primarily in Mumbai and one stint in Thailand.
Any memorable incidents while shooting the film?
Whatever kind of film, be it comedy or action, it's a serious business, which means pure hard work and concentration. Which is why, the entire filmmaking experience becomes a memorable incident in itself.
The entire filmmaking experience becomes a memorable incident in itself
Have you, at any point in life, taken any 'Short-Kuts' to success?
Not that I can think of, especially in the kind of business that I am in. Taking shortcuts is suicidal. That's why I can clearly say that I have never taken any shortcuts to success, even though lots of people feel that star-sons always have a natural short-cut into Bollywood. This is a notion that prevails in majority of the public's minds, something that just cannot be changed.
To all such people, I have time and again, cited the example of a carpenter who wants his son to become a carpenter too. In such cases, all that he can do is to present his son with his set of tools and clients. At the end of the day, 'only' if the son makes proper utilization of these 'inheritances', can his business survive, else, the business will be doomed. The same applies for star-sons too!
Taking shortcuts in my profession is suicidal
What's your take on the multiplexes issue that had got the entire industry to standstill? Do you feel that this could have been avoided?
It's very difficult for me to comment on this issue as I have not been following the intricacies of this debate closely, whatever arguments they had to sort out between them. So, I am not in a position to give an accurate comment in the same.
Have you been approached for Qurbani's remake?
No. I haven't been.
I haven't been approached for Qurbani's remake
Despite the number of years in the industry, you still have to make it to the top slot. What's your take on that?
I believe that everybody has got their own destiny. And, as an actor, one tries to do the best in every film and in whatever way possible. And then it's up to God, the audiences and one's destiny what happens after that!
Are there any surprise elements (cameos) that will surprise the audiences in Short Kut?
As the promos depict, all the characters of this film have been revealed. All in all, it's a very transparent film.
Lastly, what is the status of your forthcoming films?
I will be starting Anees Bazmee's No Problems next month, which should be out early next year. Then, there's an untitled film with Priyadarshan which has me and Ajay Devgan in it and is being produced by Ajay himself.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 30 Jun 2009 | 3:32 pm Salman makes designer watches to save money on giftingBollywood star Salman Khan, who has given watches worth as much as Rs.Source: Entertainment News | 30 Jun 2009 | 3:22 pm Simi Garewal's sequence from Short Kut gets chopped off
Not many may be aware, but the elegant lady-in-white, Simi Garewal, had shot for Anil Kapoor's home production Short Kut- The Con Is On. Simi played herself in the film and was part of a sequence where she had Arshad Warsi as the special guest on her famous talk-show 'Rendezvous with Simi Garewal'. Arshad, who plays a struggling actor, ends up talking a whole lot of nonsense in the show thus making it a hilarious scene.
However, disappointing as it may sound, in the final edit, the scene was removed to keep the film's length under check. The running time of Short Kut- The Con Is On is 130 minutes, the ideal length of a crisp comedy, and the makers didn't feel like stretching it any longer.
If the scene had been retained, cine-goers would have got the opportunity to see Simi on the big screen after over two decades. She was last seen in her directorial debut Rukhsat (1986) co-starring Mithun Chakraborty and Anuradha Patel.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 30 Jun 2009 | 3:01 pm Darshan's 'Yodha' brings respite to Kannanda film industrySouthern star Darshan's first release of the year 'Yodha' has received the biggest opening in recent times and trade analysts say the film could change the tide of Kannada film industry, which was going through a bad phase with downward revenues week after week.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 30 Jun 2009 | 2:03 pm
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