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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am Salman upset at missing dad's birthdaySalman Khan is upset because he couldn't attend his father's 74th birthday celebration.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 8:24 am "Katrina is one of the most sensuous looking girls in the industry" - Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is not known for going overtly gaga about his films. However, when it comes to De Dana Dan, he is taking a strong stand in support of the film. Extremely content with the way the film has shaped up, Priyadarshan
is also happy with the fact that De Dana Dan targets family audiences, is free of any double entendres and doesn't underestimate its audiences. With the film being a few hours away from release, Priyadarshan talks to Joginder Tuteja about the originality of De Dana Dan, his love for Akshay and of course the much-in-news rain dance featuring Katrina Kaif.
You have never sounded so gung ho about a film of yours?
And that's because I can never recreate the kind of ultimate confusion that you would see in the film. It is one of the funniest comedies that I have made and everything has fitted in just right. Yes, I am quite positive about its prospects; more so because we are targeting family audiences with De Dana Dan.
In that case, why a soaked Katrina in a rain dance? I don't remember the last time when we saw a rain love song in a film of yours. Did you ever feel that it was a compromise of sorts since otherwise your film is a complete laugh entertainer?
See, the whole intention of the movie is an entertainer so why not let all segments of audiences be happy? Let's admit it; Katrina is one of the most sensuous looking girls in the industry today. The idea is to exploit this factor but in a nice way. As long as something like shooting a rain song is done aesthetically, nothing looks vulgar.
Katrina is one of the most sensuous looking girls in the industry today. The idea is to exploit this factor but in a nice way
But then there is always that thin line, right?
Yes, there is a thin line that crosses vulgarity, which makes it further interesting to shoot a song correctly. Moreover, I didn't really think much about the song making news in this way. The film is a laugh entertainer and there lies its core strength.
In fact I remember that at one point of time in your career, you were not too inclined towards incorporating 'item songs' in your films. Like in Hera Pheri, you led a tirade against producer Firoz Nadiadwala since he incorporated songs like 'Jab Bhi Koi Haseena' and 'Tun Tunak Tun' at the last minute.
And you would also remember that the songs were removed from the prints within few days itself. They never fitted into the narrative. See, most of the times, I don't push a song into the narrative for the sake of it. Even in Hera Pheri, the songs were added without my permission. I was upset with the decision and hadn't even shot them. I have always believed that all my songs have to be in flow of the film; only then can they be successful.
Coming to your choice of actors, for a movie which is entirely made of dozens of characters, didn't you feel that adding in a Katrina Kaif would be a distraction since audiences may start expecting a lot more of her as well?
No I didn't, because Katrina isn't there just for the sake of it. She is also playing an important element in the film, just as is the case with Akshay, Paresh, Suniel or so many other characters in the film. When you see the film, you would realise that every character misunderstands another character and is running around with an agenda of his own. Moreover, there is enough romance in the film as well which makes Katrina's presence important.
How about Akshay Kumar? At the end of the day, despite so many characters, isn't he the pivotal element in De Dana Dan?
Whether it is Bhagam Bhag or the original Hera Pheri, the most important person in the narrative is Akshay. And then other characters make it more and more hilarious. Also, without Akshay, we cannot afford to make a big film like De Dana Dan. But does roping him in and in turn making a big film suffice? Certainly not. We have to look at the script and can't really depend upon the star. Finally people have to watch the film and they will be merciless enough to reject it if the movie is not going as per their expectations. Yes, Akshay is a crowd puller but post that, it is the film in entirety that does the talking.
Yes, Akshay is a crowd puller but post that, it is the film in entirety that does the talking
One wonders though if due to heavy weight presence of Akshay, Suniel, Paresh and Katrina, whether Neha Dhupia and Sameera Reddy would lose out...
You can't take them out of the narrative at all. It is because of characters like the one they enact that the entire confusion is created. In fact they enhance the confusion to great levels. When I look back, I feel that I have shot some of my best situations in De Dana Dan. You can't really predict the film. It's a complete comedy of poverty.
Comedy of poverty? Something that has been your strength over the years? I remember Malamaal Weekly, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera, Hera Pheri, Billu, Hungama and many other films of yours having poverty as a central element.
That's true, because poverty is one element that is felt strongly by the masses. They can relate to it. In De Dana Dan too, we have got looserish characters like the ones played by Akshay and Suniel. Their girlfriends are super rich but these two men don't have a single penny of their own. Like any other looser, they have nothing to loose and due to this very comfort feel, they end up committing an innocent crime. They turn kidnappers.
Lastly, is De Dana Dan a remake?
Fortunately it is not (laughs). Just like the way one of my favourite films, Malamaal Weekly wasn't a remake. These things don't matter eventually. What finally matters is that people should enjoy the film and producer should make his money.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:58 am Kalam set for movie debutFormer president A.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:58 am Film Bazaar humming with activity
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am Salman upset as he missed his dad's birthday for the first time
At the moment Salman is not happy with life at all. For the first time Salman Khan wasn't able to attend his father's birthday on November 24.
This year, Salim Saab turned 64, and the Khan parivar had planned to make it a grand celebration, what with Wanted being a huge moneyspinner for Salman. Dad's birthday and son's success would've made for a grand bash at the Khan's residence.
Unfortunately, Salman and Arbaaz are in Wai on the outskirts of Mumbai shooting for their home production Dabangg. And there was absolutely no way Salman could be allowed to return to Mumbai even for a few hours.
That left Salim Saab on his birthday with only son Sohail to keep him company.
Says Sohail, "I guess I got lucky. I got Dad all for myself on his birthday. Much as Salman and Arbaaz would've liked to be with Dad, there was no way they could leave the shooting in Wai and return on Tuesday for Dad's birthday without disrupting the schedule. We were just three days into the shoot and it couldn't be stopped."
While Salman seethed in Wai, Sohail drove back to Mumbai on Monday to bring in their father's birthday and to convey Salman and Arbaaz's best wishes to their father.
Says Sohail sentimentally, "The whole family makes it a point to be together by hook or crook for our parent's birthday. Anyway, Dad believes work comes first. But Salman and Arbaaz are very unhappy about the situation."
The family is getting ready for the release of Veer on January 26. "That's a big project for us," says Sohail. "We've worked really hard on it. After Dabangg, we want to start Partner 2. Everyone keeps telling us sequels ka zamana hai. Look how well the sequels to Golmaal have done! But until we're sure that the script will take us beyond the first Partner, we can't go ahead."
The entire Partner team is working on the sequel's storyline. "All of us, Salman, Govinda, David Dhawan and I, have been told to work on an idea. We'll go ahead with Partner 2 the minute one of us cracks the screenplay. Right now Partner is hot, and Salman Bhai is hotter," says Sohail proudly.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am College days were inspiration for '3 Idiots' music: Composer, lyricistComposer Shantanu Moitra and lyricist Swanand Kirkire's latest offering "3 Idiots" boasts of youthful spunk and raw energy and the duo say that they had to go back to their college days for inspiration.Source: Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 5:29 am Hugh Jackman in Spielberg's Real Steel
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 5:11 am Salman Khan's Veer to hit theatres on January 22Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's dream project Veer, a period romance set in 1875, is all set to hit cinema screens worldwide on January 22, next year.Source: | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:54 am Live Chat: Vivek Oberoi on November 27 at 1500 hrs IST
This talented actor has acting in his genes and this fact was proved when he started out with a bang playing the ruthless gangster in RGV's Company. He later went on to do a wide variety of roles in films like Saathiya, Masti, Dum, Yuva, Omkara and Shootout At Lokhandwala. He has worked with some of the best directors of this country such as Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal Varma, Vishal Bhardwaj and Subhash Ghai. He is none other than Vivek Oberoi.
Vivek was recently seen in Karan Johar's Kurbaan where he impressed one and all with his acting prowess. Bollywood Hungama gives you an opportunity to get up, close and personal with Vivek Oberoi only on Celebrity Chat on Friday, November 27 at 1500hrs IST.
You simply don't wanna miss this one!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:29 am There's a gap between 'art' and 'commercial' films: Nandita
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:12 am "De Dana Dan is a great film and it is indeed Priyan Sir's best work" - Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia is one of the rare actors today who are happy juggling genres and kind of cinema being generated out of Bollywood. She is continuing to make her presence felt in hardcore commercial mainstream by working in a Singh Is Kinng and a De Dana Dan. Meanwhile, she is also content with being a prominent face in new age offbeat cinema like Mithya, Dasvidaniya and also (to be released) Raat Gayi Baat Gayi, I Am 24 and Pappu Can't Dance Saala. Joginder Tuteja catches up with Neha (who is looking at an eventful phase ahead with De Dana Dan and Raat Gayi Baat Gayi lined up) and tries to ascertain her state of mind.
You are one of the rare actors around, who is seemingly quite comfortable shifting genres. Are you happy with the situation you are in?
[Pauses before replying] It's a strange situation actually. Ideally I should be happy but then the fact is that people seem to be talking about my films post their release. For example, Mithya was a success and you are talking about it with me today. But at that time, there could have been a lot more awareness. Same holds good for Dasvidaniya. I knew it was a small role but I knew the impact that it created as a part of the narrative. I was appreciated as well but the buzz and hype was not the kind that everyone attached with the film deserved. That's the kind of stuff that disheartens me to a certain level.
It's unfortunate because the films I feel strongly about have been spoken and written about the least
Yes, you do sound disheartened for sure...
Yeah, it's unfortunate because the films I feel strongly about have been spoken and written about the least. And no, it's not about me shifting genres. Personally, I give it all to a film, whether it is made in the budget of 5 crores or 50. However, I won't deny that creativity comes out more in smaller films. Reason being that there is this strong responsibility factor that comes in.
I didn't have many shooting days with Katrina or for that matter Sameera, so I don't know what they are doing
One believes though that even in multi star-cast affair like De Dana Dan which has been mounted on a good scale, you did get a sense of responsibility. Even though Katrina Kaif is the leading lady in the film, you must be having an important role to play, right?
Really, I didn't have many shooting days with Katrina or for that matter Sameera, so I don't know what they are doing, how much is their role and what's my comparative standing in the film. What I know is that there are 26 odd characters in the film, all of whom are there for a reason. Yes, it is quite hard to prove yourself in a set up like this and for that you need to have a faith in the director.
This is why you trusted him blindly when he thought of you as a 'naughty' con girl?
[Laughs] Priyan sir said that he felt I possessed an ability to lie with a straight face. That's really funny that he thinks like that because I believe I am one of the most honest people around. But somehow, he wanted to incorporate that element in my character which goes by the name of Anu. She is club singer who has a 'bindaas' attitude towards life and is a huge advantage taker.
In addition, you also got an item number 'Hotty Naughty' for yourself?
But puhleeze, I hope people don't misconstrue that I am in the movie just for an item song. This song establishes my character but I am there throughout the film's narrative. What really is this narrative? Please don't ask because it is so difficult to explain. In a Priyan setup, it is difficult to do that. You just take instructions and do what you have been told to do. Not many actors have any clue though of what is happening to other actors. It's just that when you see the final outcome, you get to know the why, where and how of affairs.
Not many are aware that this is not the first time you are working with Priyadarshan. Though Garam Masala was relatively shorter, it was a full fledged character (of Kareena's confidante) in Chup Chup Ke. Never felt like bragging about it?
What's the point? It's great that he ropes me in by himself whenever he feels there is a good part out there for me. When you get a good character to enact and do your job honestly, you are bound to be noticed. In De Dana Dan, I am doing something completely different from what I have done. I am not romantically linked to any of the characters in the film but make a lot of difference to the comic side.
Everyone seems to be saying in unison that this is Priyadarshan's best work till date...
Add me to the list. De Dana Dan is a great film and it is indeed Priyan Sir's best work. I am not saying for the heck of it; I really feel it. Akshay, Suniel, Paresh - everyone has done really great in it. The biggest entertainers are back - now how much back and far is for the audiences to judge and comment.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am Priyadarshan promises 'ultimate confusion' in De Dana Dan
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Being said to be the third film in the hit Hera Pheri series certainly raises the expectations bar to an all time high. Adding to this is the promise of rib tickling gags from the trio of Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar. We at Bollywood Hungama know how eagerly the viewers are waiting for the film to release, so we bring to you a special page dedicated to telling you everything about the film with this all you ever wanted to know special for De Dana Dhan.
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- Exclusive look at the seductive rain song of Akshay - Katrina from De Dana Dan
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- "De Dana Dan moves at fast pace so you keep your eyes wide open" - Akshay Kumar
- "I never felt rejected" - Katrina Kaif
- "Priyan sir is the only one who could make all of us wait" - Akshay Kumar
- Akki, Sunil and Paresh re-visit signature step of Hera Pheri in De Dana Dan
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He is a man who can very easily give the term 'comedy' a huge inferiority complex. Any further description will only be a formality for this man, the one and only Sajid Khan, who is celebrating his birthday today!
The number of stand up comedy shows that he has to his credit probably outnumber the total number of constellations put together! After having brought a smile to our lips with his unique sense of comic timing, this man went onto try his hand in films. Jhoot Bole Kauva Kaate, Heyy Babyy etc... stand as glowing testimony to this fact. His forthcoming venture Housefull is a film that stars all the big names of the tinsel town. Legends have it that even the peacocks won't wait for the rains, the way film buffs are eagerly waiting for Housefull.
You too can join Bollywood Hungama in wishing Sajid Khan a very Happy Birthday by posting your wishes below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:49 am Is Ajay Devgn's Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge a remake of License To Wed?
One look at a working still from Ajay Devgn, Konkona Sen and Paresh Rawal starrer Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? and you are instantly reminded of License To Wed, an American film that was released a couple of years ago.
Right from the bedroom setting to the body language of the three principal characters (Robin Williams, Mandy Moore, John Krasinski) - it's a case of an inspiration going a little too far. While in Atithi... , it's Paresh Rawal who is the centre of attention (literally), in License To Wed it is Robin Williams who seems to be having all the fun as he comfortably places himself on the bed.
So, is the inspiration restricted only to the poster or is the story based on similar lines as well?
Kumar Mangat, producer of Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? refutes the allegation, "First and foremost what we have released is not the First Look or a poster from the film; it is just a working still from a song that we have shot. Moreover, we have just been inspired from the poster of License To Wed. Beyond that, there aren't any more similarities."
Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? is the story about an unwanted guest who enters the household of a married couple and lives for a long duration by continuously extending his stay. So much so, that the couple is exasperated and starts praying for his exit. While Ajay Devgn and Konkona Sen play the part of a married couple, Paresh Rawal is the uninvited guest.
On the other hand License To Wed, the film which was a moderate success in spite of being panned by critics, is the story of John and Mandy, a much in love couple, who go through a marriage preparation course, as suggested by Reverend Frank (Robin Williams). However, Frank makes their love life miserable as he demands chastity, bugs their apartment, initiates arguments, has them care for robot twins, creates friction and raises doubts.
As is quite apparent, the storyline of both Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? and License To Wed is quite different. Apparently, Kumar Mangat was inspired by a real life incident at his own place when a guest refused to leave him for a long duration.
"This happened a year back", laughs Mangat when reminded of the incident, "We were glad to have him home. However, it became a pain of sorts when he didn't seem to be budging at all. It was amusing to begin with but later it all turned really frustrating. Meanwhile, Ashwani (writer and director of the film) also came up with the story idea of Atithi... and we decided to make a full fledged feature film."
Incidentally, germ of Atithi.... is in a story titled Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi which was penned by noted satirist Late Sharad Joshi. However, Mangat has purchased rights of the story.
With lyrics by Irshad Kamil and music by Pritam, Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? is all set for a 26th February release.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am "I thought I was hallucinating... why would Shilpa show up in my room?" - Adnan
Adnan Sami in hospital all of last week for stones in his gallbladder was startled when Shilpa Shetty stormed into his hospital room to invited him for her wedding reception.
''I don't care how many stones you have inside you. Just make sure you're there on Tuesday,'' Shilpa said before Adnan could react to the beauty who had appeared in his pained condition.
Chuckles Adnan, ''I thought I was hallucinating in my drugged state. Why would the bewitching Shilpa suddenly show up in my room? Only later did I get to know her father was in the same hospital for suspected malaria. But it was very sweet of Shilpa to invite me.''
Now Adnan intends to drag himself to Shilpa's wedding reception on Tuesday. ''I owe it to her, never mind the pain. I've gotten used to it.''
For Adnan besieged by domestic crises for the last one year beginning with marital problems and illnesses culminating in his father's death, the gall-bladder surgery has been the last straw.
''It was red-hot deja vu. I was back at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital where I had spent so much of my time earlier this year nursing my father. It was eerie. But now I'm recovering well. My mom, brother and son are here to look after me.''
Adnan's music recordings had to be cancelled last week. ''I had been ignoring the growing pain. I paid for it.''Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:01 am Veer's theatrical promo to be unveiled tomorrow
Aamir Khan the perfectionist has been setting the trend for quite some time now, the latest being the fashion in which he unveils his films and following in his footsteps is the Salman Khan starrer Veer. Eros will be holding a press conference tomorrow where the promos of the film will be unveiled.
Producer Vijay Gilani confirms the development. "Yes we will be having a press conference on the 25th of November wherein we will be unveiling the film as well as the promos." When asked about following Aamir's style of publicising films, he says, "No. I am not following him. In fact I don't even know what was done to unveil 3 Idiots, this concept I had planned a long way back."
Gilani adds, "Once the promos are launched, we will have a four minute promo of Veer run during every screening of De Dana Dan, scheduled to play at every theatre and multiplex that has the De Dana Dan prints."
Salman, whose film Veer releases on January 22 next year, has also launched the film's blog today. Though the launch was a quiet one sans the usual flamboyance, it remains special. "You see today is Salman's dad Salim Khan's birthday, so he has planned this like a sort of gift to his father since the film is also based on a father-son relationship."
The unique aspect here is that Veer has been scripted by Salman Khan himself. After years of research, Salman inked the story of what was to be his "dream project", which is also being touted as one of the biggest Bollywood films ever made. The film is set in the era of 1880 and is based upon the love story of a warrior "Veer" played by Salman himself and his clan of barbaric warriors "Pindharis", who were fearless warriors of the 19th century. While the story is written by Salman Khan, the screenplay and dialogues have been given by Shaktimaan and Sailesh Verma.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Nov 2009 | 6:21 am "Abhishek was adamant to make Paa in Rs. 15 crores" - Big B [Part 2]
Almost half way into the interview I see something quite rare. Amitabh Bachchan elated, happy, smiling. Not that he doesn't smile, but this time it was a rare one. I've always wondered why we haven't tagged him the sexiest man alive in the world. But all across the globe Amitabh Bachchan is better known as the 'hero'. Hero of Indian cinema, hero of millions of people. That's what he's good at, mixing ordinariness, even haplessness, with luck and strength that comes out of nowhere. The winner against the odds. He's not showy or glossy. He doesn't package or sell himself. He once said empathy was not a talent but a disposition. All of the above may have combined to make him one of the best Indian heroes of all time. With Paa, he is re-introducing himself as a hero...a thirteen year old one. With thousands of people who pray for his good health, good films and good family every second, here's one wish which we make today for him - We pray that he remains like Auro - charming, cheerful and cute. Over to Big B!
Did Auro seep into your daily life? I mean, has he changed you as a person Mr. Bachchan?
Firstly, it's this whole process of putting the make up on which is harsh. There are eight different layers to my make up in the film. I cannot eat and talk for four hours of applying make up. Then after I finish the shot, it takes two more hours to remove it. It's tasking. Ninety percent of the performance comes out because of the make up. There is a certain innocence about Auro and a certain brightness about him as well which is very infectious. It would be nice for all of us if we all are like Auro. Sometimes it's good not to know something. When you reach a certain age, you feel hesitant to question because you are under the impression that you know the answer. But I think it's important in life to question even if you don't know something. It may be a bit embarrassing but there is no harm in admitting that you don't know. In that aspect, I think I'm more inquisitive in wanting to know. If you were to come up with a word that I would not understand, I will not pretend that I already know it. So I have changed as a person, haven't I?
Ninety percent of the performance comes out because of the make up
What makes Paa intimidating?
Paa isn't intimidating at all. It's a fun film, a very happy film. It's a regular story.
You mentioned you had moist eyes after watching Abhishek perform in Guru. What have you to say about this rising genius who is getting better with age and each film?
Abhishek has a huge amount of potential. I'd love to see him in film after film. I don't know whether it's a choice which is deliberate but he has always tried to play different roles and as varied as possible without sticking to one genre. He could very well keep on doing the Bunty Aur Bubli or Dostana types of roles but he has always experimented, whether it's Yuva, Guru, etc. I like to see change. It's good for an actor to keep on doing that. I envy that Abhishek got a role like Guru. At his age, I never got that opportunity.
Balki makes films from a different perspective. Do you feel you have managed to achieve new skills as an actor from the time you've worked with him?
Balki is a fairly laid back and a relaxed sort of a human being. Because he comes from the advertising world, he knows exactly what it is that is going to catch the attention of the audience. I've always found him not too dramatised. He is very normal and allows the situation to seep in rather than what the actor's impression of the situation is. Balki is calm and composed. He keeps correcting me all the time which is wonderful as there is a kind of uniformity in the performance. As you rightly said that he is not the usual kind of film director.
This is the 1st time Abhishek is acting in an AB Corp production. Let's play a role reversal here. How excited is the father?
Abhishek isn't just playing the role in the film as an actor but he was also responsible for the entire production of the film. That's a moment of great pride for me because I see him handling all the affairs and matters and working in the film. It was his suggestion and his conformation to make Paa in a limited budget. He was adamant that he wanted to make this film in not more than Rs. 15 crores. I am very happy that we are able to finish the film in Rs. 14.75 crores which is a huge achievement.
Abhishek was adamant that he wanted to make this film in not more than Rs. 15 crores
They say premières have become a thing of the past in our industry. But let me ask you this important question. How vital is a film's première? Or is it any different?
There are various aspects to a premiere. It could be a moment of celebration for the entire cast and crew who have worked hard towards making a film, and now want to share that happiness with the people that they care for. Premieres are the coming of togetherness of the entire film industry. We are proud that this is our field, this is our wealth, this is our people and look what we did. With the electronic media and the print media and the broadcast who are so interested in the lives of the celebrities that premieres becomes an occasion for them. It does garner a lot of attention. Other celebrities talk and comment on the film, so yes, it does help to build up an atmosphere for the film. It's wonderful to have premieres.
I'm delighted that there has been a spontaneous affinity to Auro and the promo. Auro is a likeable person and I hope audiences like him
What was the stand out moment for you when you went to produce Paa?
There was never any doubt about the quality of the product that we were wanting to make. In fact, the idea of wanting to produce the film came from Abhishek because he believed that if the two members of the family who own a company called AB Corp Limited and who are also working in the film together, they can produce a film too. We had to fight for it a bit but eventually we both agreed to produce it and Paa is now our property.
How emotional a journey is Paa for you as an audience when you see Auro having progeria?
I hope the audiences identify with Paa, and judging from just sixty seconds of his first exposure to the audience, I'm delighted that there has been a spontaneous affinity to Auro and the promo. Auro is a likeable person and I hope audiences like him.
Click here to read Part 1 of Amitabh Bachchan's interview on PaaSource: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am "The Towering Inferno inspired climax is the highlight of DDD" - Suniel Shetty
The Hera Pheri team is back. Or rather, Suniel Shetty is back. After an ordinary 2008 that saw the release of a delayed Mr. Black Mr. White, a special appearance in Mission Istanbul (which was also produced by him) and a guest appearance in Mukhbiir, the man seemed to have gone into an oblivion. The only silver lining was One Two Three where he was clearly the star of the show. With comedy working most for the versatile actor who has been around for close to a couple of decades now, he appears to be all over today with first Daddy Cool and now De Dana Dan round the corner. In addition, international recognition is coming his way as well - courtesy an award for the Best Actor in Red Alert - The War Within. Moreover, future looks good too with Anees Bazmee's No Problem lined up for next. Clearly, a lot is happening for Suniel Shetty who, in a conversation with Joginder Tuteja, talks about the wonderfully shot climax of De Dana Dan, his chemistry with Akshay Kumar and his future plans with Priyadarshan.
Talking about De Dana Dan, what really is the relevance of a title like this?
I think the title works most because it goes with the pace of the film. Due to its subject, it really makes sense because there are as many as 26 characters who are into a De Dana Dan mode. What makes it further exciting is that only 3-4 of them are acquainted with each other while everyone else is seemingly looking for someone else. It is a mad story.
The promos seem to have done the trick too...
Ya, I have been getting great feelers. See, the thing is that when a director gets the right producer and a good star cast, everything falls into place quite well. Everyone is inspired enough to go all out in making the film a reality. Moreover, the beauty of De Dana Dan is that it is an original story. It is neither inspired from any source nor is it a remake.
The beauty of De Dana Dan is that it is an original story. It is neither inspired from any source nor is it a remake
I have also heard that the film's climax is shot like Titanic with gallons and gallons of water around. Do you wish to elaborate upon that?
Titanic was tragic and it was set on a ship. De Dana Dan climax is more like the one we saw in Hollywood's The Towering Inferno (1974). Since in that film, a 100 storey building catches fire, a million gallon water tanks at the top of the building is let loose so as to extinguish it. Similarly, in De Dana Dan too an entire hotel is flooded with water when a tank at the top of the building opens up. However, while in he Towering Inferno it was intentional, in De Dana Dan it is by accident that leads to a riotous laugh fest. Entire hotel gets submerged and it seems like a river flowing through the hotel.
In De Dana Dan too an entire hotel is flooded with water when a tank at the top of the building opens up
Seems like good fun...
Oh, you have to see the last 10 minutes of the movie to believe it. Since most of the characters are looking for something while being underwater, you would see them swimming and floating around. It is only when everyone reaches the reception at the ground level does the journey end.
Coming back to the film and its actors, one would have expected that the return of Hera Pheri team would be with quite some fanfare. However, this time around everyone seem to be underplaying De Dana Dan. Why is that so?
That's by intention. This movie is special and we all know that it will really work with the all, especially family audiences. There isn't any humour that you would be embarrassed of or lines that are double meaning. The film is pure comedy which can be seen with a grandson as well as grandfather. You won't cringe in your seat or feel like fast forwarding anything. When so much is seemingly correct in the film, you tend to become a bit superstitious to talk about it day in and night out. I am scared because whenever I have talked too much about a film, something has gone wrong. This is the reason why I chose to be quiet all this while.
When we go back to Hera Pheri, it was a clear two hero film with both you and Akshay having equal prominence. Do we see something similar in De Dana Dan as well where there is no case of a first lead or a second lead?
This is for the first time when I have said that please watch the film and see for yourself the chemistry between Akki and me and the way we have performed. Especially the scenes between Akki and me are a riot; they are so natural. Beyond that, as I said earlier, I don't really want to go gaga in advance.
This movie is special and we all know that it will really work with the all, especially family audiences
You have been one of the favourites with Priyan and after Hera Pheri, he has repeated you in number of films like Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke and now De Dana Dan. Have you ever felt like approaching him and saying - 'Ok, lets make an author backed film with me in the lead?'
I am especially fond of Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar and it is actually one of my favourite movies. Unfortunately, it was ahead of it's times and people have started enjoying such comedies only lately. Talking of me approaching him for a role, then well, that's not me. Priyan is someone who will give me good work if there is something for me. Beyond that, I am not the kind who will ever tell a friend, whether it's a director or a journalist, to go out of his way to do something for me. In any case, Priyan is signed with my production house for making a film so we should have something good coming soon.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:51 am Minissha Lamba is the new face of Ever Yuth
The very name of Minissha Lamba not just reflects beauty and grace, but also poise and magnetism. After having glorified the silver screen with her presence in Bollywood and after having launched a thousand products merely by saying 'cheese', the camera's favourite girl is now all set to add yet another product in her kitty of endorsements.
This time round, it's the cosmetic company Zydus Pharma who has signed her for their flagship brand 'EverYuth'. If the sources close to Bollywood Hungama are to be believed, then, the remuneration that Minissha has received is really something to rave about. The source also went onto add that Minissha was very particular about the TVC that was shot featuring her promoting the brand. Hence, she sat throughout the making of the ad, which, incidentally has come out really well.
All in all, Minissha has now more than one reason to smile about. After all, she is someone who can 'for-Ever' represent the 'Youth'. What say, Minissha!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:50 am Madhur Bhandarkar felicitated at Cairo
Madhur Bhandarkar returned to Mumbai two days back after a week long trip to Cairo. He was in the city for 33rd Cairo International Film Festival where he was felicitated for his contribution to cinema. Also, five of his films, namely Chandni Bar, Page3, Corporate, Traffic Signal and Fashion, were showcased under the section "Tribute to Indian Cinema."
"It was a great trip since it reaffirmed that Indian films do get some very good recognition abroad if presented in the right film festivals. They chose five of my recent films to be showcased and response was quite good", says Madhur whose Jail has released a fortnight back.
While other invitees were aware about his films like Chandni Bar, Page 3 and Fashion, the films that caught many of them by surprise were Traffic Signal and Corporate.
"These films were poles apart and the narrative style was entirely different too", says Madhur, "They were quite surprised that the setting of both these films was quite different as Traffic Signal was mostly shot outdoors while Corporate had a board room setting to it. Also, they both were set in different socio economic zones."
Earlier this year, Madhur had also travelled to Moscow International Film Festival for a similar retrospective. However, in Cairo he wasn't alone as he also had Irrfan Khan for company.
The actor, who was last seen in masala thriller Acid Factory, and is a global name courtesy The Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire and other films from the West, was also felicitated for his contribution to cinema.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am ABC Dancing With The Stars Vote OnlineSo do not miss to vote online because you know ABC Dancing with the Stars 2009 is now at its final stage where every vote to for your favorite dancing star counts and could lead them to victory.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am We can invite only one celebrity, Soni says at IFFIThe controversy over Amitabh Bachchan not being invited to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) simply refuses to die down.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:43 am Rensil D'Silva puzzled by UTV's decision to dub a crucial scene in Hindi
UTV the co-producers of the just-released Kurbaan, have gone and dubbed into Hindi a crucial English-language class-room discussion on Islam and the Western world featuring Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi and a large group of Caucasian Asian-American students in Hindi.
Upset by this linguistic liberty taken in his film, Rensil says, ''The white students speaking in Hindi sounds so artificial. I'm upset in many ways, this discussion of Islamic fundamentalism and America is the crux of the theme. Dubbing it in Hindi takes away from its seriousness.''
Rensil doesn't claim ignorance to UTV's plans. ''They had assured me that the dubbing was only for a very small number prints that would go in the Hindi belt where English is not understood.''
Instead UTV has dubbed the vital sequence in 500 prints of Kurbaan. Explains UTV's CEO Siddharth Roy Kapoor, ''It's an important scene for the audience to understand as it details out the core debate in the film. In order to not alienate a non-English speaking audience we've dubbed this scene in certain areas.''
Rensil feels especially let down since he has not once compromised on the spoken language of the film. ''Saif, Vivek, Kareena and Diya speak in a mixture of Hindi and English. Kirron Kher too has her own speech pattern. It's only in the crucial scene that the linguistic integrity is compromised.''Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am Emmanuel Delcour aka Jean Val Jean is a porn starVal Jean won the AVN Male Foreign Performer of the Year award. He is also known in the Hollywood for low-budget thriller 'Immortally Yours/Kiss of the Vampire'. Jean Val Jean also acted in television show Keeping Up with the Kardashian.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am
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