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How Rajinder became David DhawanBollywood celebrities are mostly known by their nicknames.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Aug 2009 | 9:15 am Vishal Bharadwaj is a dangerous director: Shahid KapoorShahid Kapoor says it a "challenge" to work with Vishal Bharadwaj but at the same time he admits that the director brings out the best in an actor.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Aug 2009 | 9:12 am Mallika's Inglourious moment
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Aug 2009 | 4:05 am Ramu reveals plot of Agyaat 2Characteristically defiant as hell, Ram Gopal Varma intends to go ahead with a sequel to his just-released shiver-giver Agyaat. The film has garnered extremely mixed reviews. But ask Ramu if he cares.“I’d have been seriously worried if the reviews had beenSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:56 am Gaali Seenu to reach cinema halls on August 21Shooting, post-production and censor formalities are complete for Gaali Seenu directed by Udayabhaskar and produced by MV Krishna Prasad and Kala Ravindra Phaniraj under the banner of Swapna Movies with Posani Krishnamurali, RK, Satya Krishnan, Kavya, Chitram Basha and Mumaith KhanSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:54 am Rajinikanth and Shankar laud Magadheera - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:53 am “Kaminey toh hum saab hain”- Shahid KapoorShahid opens it: ‘Kaminey toh hum saab hain’ to which Priyanka corroborates, ‘thoda thoda’, with fingers to emphasize, no wonder why the movie, Kaminey, is the word in everybody’s mouth. With Shahid Kapoor in his first of its kind role, andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:50 am Varma to make sequel to 'Agyaat'Ram Gopal Varma is set to go ahead with a sequel to his just-released spooky thriller "Agyaat" that has garnered mixed reviews.Source: Entertainment News | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:50 am The audio of You and I launchedThe audio of You and I presented by Yasodhara Devi Thota and produced by Ravinderkumar Thota under the banner of JSMN introducing Ranjit Belluri as director, Karthik as music director and Rohan, Aditi as hero and heroines, was released into theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:44 am Rajinikanth and Shankar laud MagadheeraA special show of Magadheera directed by SS Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Gita Arts with Ram Charan and Kajal in the lead, was screened exclusively for Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and popular director Shankar recently.After watchingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:36 am Shahrukh follows Aamir; goes for eight-pack-absFollowing Shahrukh Khan's six-pack-abs show in Om Shahti Om, Aamir Khan went for eight-pack-abs in Ghajini. Now, Shahrukh is set to prove that he is not behind Aamir by deciding to go for eight-pack-abs.Well, the news is doing the rounds thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:27 am CM BS Yediyurappa desperate to act in a movie'Ranadheera' BS Yediyurappa, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, has said that he is desperate to act in movies and he is looking for a right opportunity. Yeddi wants to star in movie that deals with lives of revolutionariesSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:22 am Ali Merchant bids adieu to Yeh RishtaAli Merchant who raised many eyebrows with his performance as Rituraj in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is finally bidding adieu to his audience. As his character comes to an end, with Akshara and Naitik starting their new life. “Yes it’sSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:12 am Desi version of Maid in Manhattan!Star One and Cinevistaa is coming up with a new show called Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, very soon with a unique love story. With this show Siddharth Shukla who rose to fame as Shubh in Babul Ka Aangan Chootey Na isSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:10 am Mika eliminated from Iss JungleIss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao is all geared up for yet another elimination and this time its one of the wild card entrant who bids adieu to the audience. It’s the singer and controversial Mika saying goodbye to the show. “InSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 14 Aug 2009 | 3:07 am Indian festival to attract 70000 - BBC News
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Aug 2009 | 2:55 am Vishal Bharadwaj is a dangerous director: Shahid KapoorShahid Kapoor says it a 'challenge' to work with Vishal Bharadwaj but at the same time he admits that the director brings out the best in an actor.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Aug 2009 | 2:30 am My character in Life Partner is a nightmare: Genelia - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 14 Aug 2009 | 1:36 am Bharadwaj, Shahid redefine filmmaking with 'Kaminey'Film: 'Kaminey'; Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Amol Gupte, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Tenzing Nima, Shiv Subrahmanyam, Hrishikesh Joshi; Director: Vishal Bharadwaj; Rating: ****Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Aug 2009 | 1:31 am Rambha makes a comeback as Mango Dolly - Oneindia
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 13 Aug 2009 | 10:33 pm Punjabi flavour dominates in 'Dil Bole Hadippa' musicAlbum: 'Dil Bole Hadippa'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricist: Jaideep Sahni; Singers: Mika Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, KK, Rana Mazumder, Shreya Ghosal, Sonu Nigam, Alisha Chinoy, Hard Kaur and Joshilay; Ratings: ***Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:30 pm Lawyer: Jackson's 'unusual problems' surprised doctor - CNN
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 13 Aug 2009 | 1:59 pm Ramu to make sequel to Agyaat, plot revealed
Characteristically defiant as hell, Ram Gopal Varma intends to go ahead with a sequel to his just-released shiver giver Agyaat.
The film has garnered extremely mixed reviews. But ask Ramu if he cares.
"I'd have been seriously worried if the reviews had been favourable. The critics were just as harsh on my previous horror film Phoonk. It made enough profits to keep everyone happy."
Agyaat, says Ramu, was made at a budget of Rs 5 crores. The sequel would be marginally costlier to make. But again it would feature no major stars. "The jungle will again be the star of the film."
And the plot? Over to Ramu: "At the end of Agyaat my lead pair Nitin Reddy and Priyanka Kothari come out of the killer jungle. Agyaat 2 will begin with the pair telling the police what happened. Nitin accompanies the cops into the jungle and shows them how brutally the other members of his team were murdered. Now when he returns to the city the creature follows him."
This would be Ramu's second sequel after Sarkar Raj which followed Sarkar. The second film was received far more favourably than the first.
Explains Ramu, "I like to leave my options open. Most of my films are open-ended. I like to carry the story forward. I thought I'd make a sequel to Phoonk. But now I've decided to do a sequel to Agyaat instead. As for the sequel not being received properly I don't think that matters. "
Part of the sequel to Agyaat will take Ram Gopal Varma back to the Sangli jungles in Sri Lanka.
Says Ramu, "In Agyaat the challenge was to not show the murderous creature and still create panic and horror, as in The Blair Witch Project or John Carpenter's The Thing. I think the power of cinema lies in the power of the imagination. I've used the jungle as a subtext for the entity."
Critics have complained about the insubstantiality of the terror and horror in Agyaat. But that according to Ramu is its USP. "The challenge was to create horror from nothing. Ridley Scott once said that if you try to explain a supernatural experience you lose the thrill of it."
Telugu star Nitin Reddy who plays the lead in Agyaat is very excited about the sequel. Apparently he has been instructed to get into Rambo-like physical shape for Agyaat 2.
"I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel. It'd be a treat working with RGV again. It was tough shooting in the Sangli jungles. We had a couple of injuries. Let's see what happens this time."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Aug 2009 | 10:46 am Kolkata Fashion Week to feature top fashion designersWorks of over 40 fashion designers and several weavers will be showcased at the second edition of the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) to be held here Sep 9-13.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 10:02 am Mallika shines at the premiere of Inglourious Basterds
She is known for her strikingly itsy bitsy garbs, and her heart pumping gyrations...We are talking about the one and only one Mallika Sherawat. After setting millions of hearts racing in India and across the seas, Mallika Sherawat recently attended the premiere of Brad Pitt starrer Inglourious Basterds in LA. Draped in a revealing black dress the actress, rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood's biggest names and also bumped into director Quentin Tarantino on the red carpet.
Mallika has since put up pictures of her meeting with Tarantino on her Twitter profile while on the day of the premiere; she even went ahead and asked her fans for suggestions on what to wear. Her question of the day was: "What should I wear to the Tarantino premiere tonight? Would something scandalous be appropriate?" On the way to the event, she posted, "Hanging out in the limo on the way to the Inglourious Basterds premiere."
Obviously overjoyed to be rubbing shoulders with H-Town folks she loved the experience which is clear from the look on her face. Well all we can say is Kudos to Mallika though a better suggestion would be to have worn something more sensual than revealing.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 13 Aug 2009 | 9:51 am Actor Shiney Ahuja formally charged with raping maidMumbai Police Thursday filed a charge sheet against Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja in a court here, accusing him of rape and wrongful confinement of his domestic help.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 9:00 am Remembering 'Aap Jaisa Koi' girl Nazia HasanRemember Nazia Hasan, the Pakistani singer whose song "Aap jaisa koi" in the film "Qurbani" made her an instant hit in India? today was her ninth death anniversary.Source: Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:59 am A director is like a parent, guide: RekhaYesteryears actress Rekha gives credit to her directors for her on-screen image and says that a director is more like a guide.Source: Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:53 am Sanjay Dutt set to scare as RingmasterAfter being seen as a baddie with a heart of gold in the Munnabhai series of films, Sanjay Dutt is set to don the avatar of deadly gangster Ringmaster in Aladdin.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:42 am A director is like a parent, guide: RekhaYesteryears actress Rekha gives credit to her directors for her on-screen image and says that a director is more like a guide.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:37 am Remembering Aap Jaisa Koi girl Nazia HasanRemember Nazia Hasan, the Pakistani singer whose song Aap jaisa koi in the film Qurbani made her an instant hit in India? Thursday was her ninth death anniversary.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:31 am "Watching Kaminey on big screen is something else" - Priyanka Chopra
"We are very afraid that piracy may affect our collections," says a concerned Priyanka Chopra because Kaminey is not releasing in Mumbai and Pune this Friday due to the Swine Flu scare. "As a citizen I'm worried (about Swine Flu), we all have to be careful and cautious. I hope once it's over people will come and watch the film." As has been reported earlier, due to the Maharashtra Government shutting theatres in Mumbai and Pune, Kaminey shall not be releasing before Sunday.
"The critics have really loved the film and we are hoping that people won't indulge in piracy and instead actually watch the film in theatres because the experience of watching Kaminey with its sound quality on big screen is something else. It will never be the same on pirated version. It's my request, we've put in our blood, heart and soul in the film, just support us, support the film, do justice to the movie," says Priyanka earnestly.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Aug 2009 | 8:12 am Rahman to stage 'peace' concert in AustraliaMusic maestro A.R. Rahman has offered to hold a peace concert in January next year in Australia where many Indian students have been target of alleged racial attacks.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 7:30 am Forced break for Ajit, Trisha, courtesy H1N1 virusThe cast and crew of Ajit starrer 'Asal' returned here from Malaysia due to the spread of influenza A (H1N1) virus.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 6:30 am Shabana Azmi, Priya Dutt bond for a causeIt's two women from illustrious backgrounds out to do a good deed. When actress-social activist Shabana Azmi had to invite someone to hand over the keys of homes of a large rehabilitation project, she didn't have to think twice - she called MP Priya Dutt.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 6:30 am I will stick to comedy, says Rajpal YadavRajpal Yadav, known for his antics in films like 'Bhootnath', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', says he doesn't have any plans to move away from his favourite genre.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 6:30 am My character in 'Life Partner' is a nightmare: GeneliaIn 'Life Partner', Genelia D'Souza is cast as a dumb girl and the actress is cringing.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Aug 2009 | 5:31 am Rishi Kapoor hints at Ranbir starring in Imtiaz Ali's next
If things move as per the plans, Ranbir Kapoor would soon find himself working with ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who has just delivered a big money spinner in the form of Love Aaj Kal. Confirmation comes from Rishi
Kapoor himself who is positive that the two youngsters would soon be collaborating on a project.
"I am positive that in 2010, Imtiaz and Ranbir would be beginning a film together. They have been meeting on a regular basis and are just looking at finalizing on something concrete before they make a formal announcement", says Rishi Kapoor who was recently seen in Love Aaj Kal.
Prod him further on the genre, subject, leading lady and the production house and Rishi Kapoor denies being in the know-how of affairs.
"I never get involved in the creative aspects of Ranbir's films. He takes all his decisions himself. All I know is that Ranbir working with Imtiaz would be a great decision since I have now witnessed Imtiaz's sensibilities on a first hand basis after working with him", Rishi Kapoor says.
Playing the role of Veer Singh in Love Aaj Kal, Rishi Kapoor got quite some appreciation coming his way for his Sikh portrayal.
"While working on the film, I realized that this boy is so cultured, sensible and simple", he gushes about the three film old director, "There is a saying that one's character gets reflected in his work. It was there for everyone to see in Love Aaj Kal which was so honest and sincere, just like Imtiaz.
Coming back to Ranbir and Imtiaz association, it would be interesting to see how things materialise in weeks to come. For Ranbir it would be yet another addition of an accomplished filmmaker in his repertoire. During last two years he has worked with veterans like Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Saawariya), Raj Kumar Santoshi (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahanis) and Prakash Jha (Rajneeti).
Also, he has been a favourite amongst the young blood, as evidenced in his association with Siddharth Anand (Bachna Ae Haseeno), Shimit Amin (Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year) and Ayan Mukerji (Wake Up Sid).
On the other hand, Imtiaz Ali is taking his own time to announce his next project. In the recent past, he has already curbed rumours around reviving Rockstar (which was earlier supposed to star John Abraham). There have also been murmurs around him working with Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in his next project but he has denied reports. Naturally, he is cautious before committing on Ranbir and him coming together on the project.
"Honestly speaking, nothing has been finalised yet", says Imtiaz, "Yes, Ranbir and I have been meeting each other for quite some time and have been bouncing off story
ideas. Still, we are yet to close on a story line. I have always placed my story before anything else. Whether it is Love Aaj Kal, Jab We Met or Socha Na Tha, the
story has always been of paramount importance."
So is he or is he not signing Ranbir Kapoor? "I definitely want to work with him. However, I will announce my cast once the story is finalised. Making any comments before that would be immaterial and unwarranted", he says in a guarded tone.
With Rishi Kapoor being highly positive around Ranbir-Imtiaz association, all eyes are now on Imtiaz making a formal announcement around his next film. After all Love
Aaj Kal is now out on screens and it is high time that Imtiaz open his cards and breaks the suspense.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Aug 2009 | 4:25 am "Ekta is looking forward to saas-bahu elements in Life Partner" - Tusshar Kapoor
For Tusshar, Life Partner would be his first release in 2009 after a super successful Golmaal Returns that had hit the screens last year. Even though this film too follows a pucca commercial route, Tusshar asserts that the film has ample moments as suited to a family drama that would be pretty much identifiable for the common man. He talks to Joginder Tuteja about the fun entertainer where he and Fardeen Khan play thick friends, though with distinct views about the institution of marriage.
Are we looking at an out and out comedy in Life Partner? Considering the fact that there have been so many 'three men out' or 'four men out' flicks in the recent past, one tends to believe so.
I would rather put Life Partner into a family film genre than calling it a comedy film. It stays light hearted throughout though. Like so many family films, there are no separate comedy tracks in Life Partner. Humour comes intrinsically through the way characters behave. The film shows me in a different light when compared to some out and out comic characters that I have played during last few years.
True, this time around you are pretty much playing a married man.
[Laughs] Yeah, that's quite a transition actually. I play this Gujarati man in South Africa who is very traditional and is almost a 'bhakt' of his father [Darshan Zariwala]. As per him, his father is nothing short of God and is always right. He can never dream of going against him. With his wife (Prachi Desai), he lives in a joint family but soon there are some personal issues that creep in between them. There is this 'halki-phulki nok-jhonk' that can be witnessed but it is more of a cultural issue than anything else. For the first time I am playing a Gujju character and that too a man who starts off as a single, gets married and then also divorced!
For the first time I am playing a Gujju character and that too a man who starts off as a single, gets married and then also divorced
Something like 'Priyatama' where your dad Jeetendra had marital discord with Neetu Singh?
In a way yes but not entirely similar. Here there is a statement being made on how two diverse people are brought up in life and how that leads to a clash. Still, things do not turn overtly serious here. There is a lot to do with my friendship with Fardeen Khan and the fun element that comes in due to Govinda stepping in. In addition there is some drama too.
A family drama? Seems like Ekta (Kapoor) would be keeping her fingers crossed?
[Laughs] True, Ekta is indeed looking forward to the film because of the genre, me as well as Prachi. She would be happy to see those 'saas-bahu' elements in the film because of families, lots of ladies etc. Then there is some 'rona dhona' also in the movie that should keep the family audiences engaged.
Ekta would be happy to see those 'saas-bahu' elements in the film
For a family movie with tears and drama, Fardeen seems like an unusual choice, isn't it?
Well, Fardeen's track is more overseas friendly. He lives with Genelia D'Souza and they have different dynamics associated with their track. On the other hand, Govinda is there for the masses. This is why I am confident that Life Partner will work in both India as well as overseas. The film is a good package which is only enhanced due to some really peppy, young and modern music by Pritam. His tracks are in perfect synch with the mood of the film.
Director Rumi Jaffery has written quite a few David Dhawan films in the past. Do you see a similar flair in him when it comes to direction as well?
Not really. There is a different kind of glamour in the film and same holds good for the music too which is different than his own God Tussi Great Ho. I am very confident that Life Partner will show him in a different light altogether.
I am very confident that Life Partner will show him in a different light altogether
Since you play an entirely different character in the film with a new look, what kind of transition did you have to go through for the role?
See, besides working on the look of the character, I didn't have to struggle much actually. I didn't have to learn the language or anything. Yes, I did have to put on a moustache though for a substantial portion in the film. Also, since I play a very strong character, I had to understand its different aspects. In India we hear about so many men who seem weak but in actual scenario, they are not. This mean is not weak; he is just outdated.
In comparison, the character played by Prachi is more bindaas, right?
Yes, she is someone who is more practical and is independent. She comes from Gujarat and is very Indian at heart. Yet she is forward thinking and very open minded.
Now that your film will not release this Friday in Mumbai and Pune what is your reaction to the decision?
Well its an inevitable situation which I think that the government has done in the best interest of the people and we are releasing the film in the rest of the country tomorrow so I guess we will have to just wait and hope for the best and see that everything settles down and all businesses and movies get their due credit and what they actually deserve.
Considering this fact of non release of films this Friday what's your take on the piracy angle that has plagued the film industry?
I actually don't know much about piracy and I don't know how bad it really is today but my opinion and my urge to people is to stop or refrain from watching films on pirated CD's or DVD's because then the industry suffers and besides they can wait for a few days, it wont actually harm them.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 13 Aug 2009 | 4:00 am 'Teree Sang' is rock-steady on weekdays
TEREE SANG had a slow start on Friday, but picked up over the weekend. The business on Monday and Tuesday has been rock-steady, as is evident by figures mentioned below:-
MUMBAI & THANE
Friday: 6,70,659
Tuesday: 5,76,997 - 14% less than Friday.
GUJARAT/SAURASHTRA
Friday: 4,43,844
Tuesday: 4,59,911 - 3.5% better than Friday
DELHI/U.P.
Friday: 8,90,101
Tuesday: 7,72,014 - 13.26% less than Friday
C.P./C.I.
Friday: 2,30,176
Tuesday: 1,97,429 - 14.23% less than Friday
EASTERN CIRCUIT
Friday: 1,93,668
Monday: 2,06,305 - 6.52% better than Friday
Tuesday: 2,01,839 - 4.22% better than Friday
CONSIDERING ALL TERRITORIES AVG. FALL IS 9%.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:46 am Posh says no more popBeckham has her own fashion line of denims, sunglasses and perfumes that have been a hit and she says she doesn’t have time for music amid the business and her family.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:28 am Decade later, Salman Khan the singer returnsA decade after he was last heard as a singer, Salman Khan is back behind the mike for his upcoming release "Wanted".Source: Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:26 am 'My dad also wants to know how I wooed my girl'He’s only two films old, but Ranbir Kapoor has become one of the most searched names on the Internet. A day after World Youth Day, Ranbir Kapoor talks of Gen Y, love, etc.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:17 am Abhay Deol takes Salsa lessons for AyeshaFrom Salsa lessons to riding classes - Abhay Deol, who is back here from New York to shoot Ayesha, is neck deep in preparations for the film that is going to hit the floors Aug 27.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 13 Aug 2009 | 3:00 am Why do we underestimate our audiences, asks Priyanka ChopraSince moviegoers in India today are exposed to world cinema in a big way, Priyanka Chopra is surprised that quite a few Bollywood filmmakers still follow the escapist route.Source: Entertainment News | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:45 am "Before Kaminey, I was approached for Delhi 6 & Rock On" - Chandan Roy Sanyal
He is wild, mad and sometimes can get even. Just like his character Mikhail, who is Charlie's (Shahid Kapoor) friend in Kaminey. No disrespect here but he is passionately insane and highly intelligent. He can read your mind. So on a hot and surprisingly sunny afternoon when we visit Chandan Roy Sanyal aka Mikhail, he offers us something that we couldn't comply but had to resist. A nice chilled beer was left with no takers. He remarks, "I love my alcohol, do you?" His looks are deceptive too. We thought he was going to be dark skinned, tall and slim. So when UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent met the juvenile actor at his house, he was surprised to find him a five feet something, fair skinned and fit. But he did come across as a weirdo, in a good way. When you walk into his living room, your eyes are a witness to a glass framed posters of Kill Bill, Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Trainspotting, and a shocker: An American flag in his bedroom. That is Chandan Roy Sanyal for you!
Mikhail is mad and wild in Kaminey. How much of a mad man are you in real life?
I am mad like Mikhail, sometimes though. In the film, my role is over the top. He is melodramatic too. Vishal Bhardwaj saw Mikhail living his life on the edge. He is funny, naughty, sexy and can fall anytime, but he isn't scared of that. I am like that in real life.
The first day of the shoot was my song 'Dhan Te Nan'. The set was put up somewhere in Andheri. It was raining heavily at that time
We heard that the entire crew was chasing you for your role including Vishal. How strange a chase was it?
(Laughs) It was very strange and mad chase. The casting director of the film, Honey, who had also done casting for Omkara, was casting for Aamir Khan Productions film Delhi Belly. I was short listed for that film. But for some reason it didn't work out. During that time I was traveling with a British company and acting in a musical called 'The Midsummer Night's Dream'. I was performing in Europe and England at that time. Honey called me for a role testing of Mikhail in India. I tested for the film and went back to the U.S. One night I was drunk in San Francisco when I suddenly decided to call Honey. The moment the mobile was answered, the voice said, "Where the hell are you man? People are trying to trace you and Vishal Bhardwaj is looking for you all over the place." Yes, my entry into films was a bit dramatic (laughs).
Do you remember the first day of your shoot for Kaminey?
Of course yes, I do. I got the script mailed to me in the U.S and I returned back to India a week before the shoot of the film began. The first day of the shoot was my song 'Dhan Te Nan'. The set was put up somewhere in Andheri. It was raining heavily at that time. I had long curly hair but Vishal sir wanted them to be straightened. It became a mess and I had to chop it off a bit. One my first day I wasn't given a script. I was only informed about my character that is a bit wild and mad. I kept talking for twenty minutes on my own and then improvised the dialogue just before the song starts.
It must be so fascinating to see people just walk past you without recognizing you. Isn't it?
Yes it does. I'll tell you what has been happening these days with me. When I go to any café or a cinema, they play 'Dhan Te Nan' sometimes. I hear a lot of young crowd saying, "This guy with Shahid is really crazy. He is all over the place. He is mad." I am standing behind them having a cigarette and they are talking about me. Suddenly they turn and say, "Excuse me", and leave. I feel like an invisible man in a room. It's fun.
As you come from the theatre background, did you manage to give your inputs to Shahid on him playing Charlie?
It was the other way round. He gave me a lot of inputs in terms of technicalities of acting. I used to get carried away with my emotions but he told me to show my face on the right as the camera was overlooking us from the right. I would go off frame, etc. There was an action scene where I had to punch Shahid. When Vishal sir said 'action' I punched him so hard that he was in severe pain. I was thinking of myself as Puneet Issar at that time (laughs). That's the time we broke the ice and we got along really well. Most of my scenes in Kaminey are with Shahid.
What about Priyanka Chopra?
I haven't got a chance to interact with her because we do not share any scene together from the film. I did see her perform in front of the camera and I think she is a rock star.
What should people look out for in Kaminey?
I think the humour. It is not over the top and it's a film where people are getting killed and you are laughing. That's the effect Kaminey will leave on you.
It's a film where people are getting killed and you are laughing
Any kind words about your performance from Shahid and Vishal?
Yes. I do remember. It was Rekha Bhardwaj's party (Vishal sir's wife). Everyone had gone down after the party got over and Vishal sir and I went for a fag. That's when he told me, 'Tu bahut g***du actor hain.' I received a text from Shahid which read, 'Shonamuni (sweetie pie)...you have arrived!'Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 13 Aug 2009 | 2:44 am
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