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It has virtually been a case of jumping from the fire into the water for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. If fire is a recurrent motif in the cinema of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, water seems to be Mani Ratnam's favourite element.
According to members of the cast in Raavan, more than 80 percent of the film has been shot in, under, around or below rain and water in the forests, rendering Raavan the most hydro-centric film in the history of Indian cinema.
Says a member of the cast, "We were drenched to our skin constantly. Abhishek and Aishwarya were talking, dancing, singing, reciting poetry in the water."
Abhishek's character of the outlaw even proposes to Aishwarya in the water.
According to a source, there comes a point in the plot where the cop's wife (Ash) begins to get attracted to the outlaw (Abhishek) who kidnaps her. He proposes to her circling in the water instead of around the holy fire while Aishwarya stands at the river bank.
Says the cast member, "It was almost like the two were getting married by taking their vows through the holy water rather than the fire."
Most seriously affected by this extreme circle of fire and water created by her two favourite directors is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
She was heard saying to a friend that she has virtually gone through an ordeal by fire and by water.
In fact, Abhishek and Aishwarya have worked so extensively in the water for Raavan that they don't wish to do even a rain song in the near future. Total Filmy | Kat's missing Mumbai rains Hindustan Times It's been barely a few days, but Katrina Kaif, who's currently in Spain shooting for Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara in Spain, is already missing Mumbai. That's what Rapchik Rajni is claming as she sashays her way into my den. ... Katrina missing Mumbai's rains Katrina Kaif is missing monsoon rains Katrina misses Mumbai rains! |
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After creating magic with their earlier film Guru, the team of Mani Ratnam, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again join hands to bring one of the most eagerly awaited films of this year- Raavan. The film, which opens worldwide on June 18, also stars South superstar Vikram, Govinda, Ravi Kissen, Nikhil Dwivedi and Priyamani in important roles.
Music of the film composed by A.R.Rahman and worded by Gulzar is already a rage. With the countdown to the mega release already underway, we at Bollywood Hungama give you an exclusive section where you can read and view all that you ever wanted to know about Raavan.
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- Ask your questions to Abhishek Bachchan
- Live Chat: Abhishek Bachchan on June 11 at 1645 hrs IST
- Mani Ratnam to be honoured at the 67th Venice International Film Festival
- Bad weather causes further delay in Raavan shoot
- Bad weather causes further delay in Raavan shoot
- Premiere of Raavan in London on June 16
- Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return
- 'Raavan' should catapult Abhishek to super-stardom
- Bad weather causes further delay in Raavan shoot
- Abhishek Bachchan calls for his Lexus to Nashik, on Raavan location
- Nikhil Dwivedi goes bald for Mani Ratnam's Raavan
- Ravi Kishan talks about the elephant romp on Raavan sets
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- "I am feeling nervous, excited and eight other emotions" - Abhishek Bachchan
- Nikhil Dwivedi refuses to strip in Raavan, body double comes to rescue
- "Abhishek has been the best co-star I have ever worked with till date" - Vikram
- Southern superstar Vikram traumatized by Raavan
- An exclusive look at Raavan's grand music launch
- 3 bridges, 2500 planks for climactic bridge-fight in Raavan
- Check Out: Aishwarya, Vikram and Nikhil Dwivedi on sets of Raavan
- "Rahman and Mani have always weaved magic" - Nikhil Dwivedi
- Southern superstar Vikram traumatized by Raavan
- "In Raavan we have used a lot of African vocals and sounds" - A.R.Rahman
- Southern superstar Vikram traumatized by Raavan
- Exclusive: Mani Ratnam and Rahman are all set to recreate magic with Raavan
- "Govinda won everyone's heart on the set" - Mani Ratnam
- Vidya Balan's sister Priyamani to make her Bollywood debut with Raavan
- Raavan embarks for last schedule, gears up for Apr-May'10 release
- "I don't know how much Raavan will benefit me" - Nikhil Dwivedi
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- Media meet of 'Raavan' at Cinemax
- Abhishek promotes Raavan at Inorbit Mall
- Abhishek Bachchan Promotes 'Raavan' On Radio City 91.1 FM
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan And Chiyaan Vikram Attends 'Raavan' Photocall At The Salon Diane During 63rd Annual International Cannes Film Festival
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Generally, actors are known to go that extra mile when it comes to being in the public eye. At least most actors are known to be go-getters. But Kunal Kapoor, who has worked with several reputed names in the past, remains an exception. The actor hasn't had a single release since BACHNA AE HASEENO, which was released in 2008. The talented actor will now be seen in LAMHAA, enacting a significant role with experienced actors such as Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu and Anupam Kher.
The first question I ask Kunal is, where has he disappeared? Kunal laughs, "Can you believe it, I haven't had a release since two years? [jokes] I am following [his good friend] Hrithik's footsteps." He gets serious instantaneously, "But it's going to change now. I am not going to be overtly choosy now. I am meeting film-makers, listening to film scripts and if all goes well, you will hear a couple of film announcements shortly."
Kunal is looking forward to LAMHAA with bated breath. "It has shaped up exceedingly well. Besides a gripping story, its the first film to be filmed in Kashmir in recent times. LAMHAA has straight-out-of-life characters and it had to be shot in the state. Shooting in Kashmir was an enriching experience and gives the film a stunning look," Kunal states.
Kunal has the looks and most importantly, the talent. All he needs is one major Hit to cement his status in this competitive industry.
While on new releases, there is tremendous speculation about the release date of Vipul Shah's ambitious venture ACTION REPLAYY. While the release date of Akshay starrers KHATTA MEETHA [23rd July], PATIALA HOUSE [19th November] and TEES MAAR KHAN [24th December] have been locked, the release date of ACTION REPLAYY continued to remain a mystery. But Vipul has finally confirmed the date: It's Diwali, 5th November.
Here's a pertinent question: Will two Akshay starrers release in a span of two weeks? This writer spoke to producer Mukesh Talreja [PATIALA HOUSE] yet again, while writing this news-piece, and he re-confirmed 19th November as the date of PATIALA HOUSE. "We will have a joint meeting with Akshay and sort out the issue," Talreja states.
So, as of now, ACTION REPLAYY will battle it out with GOLMAAL 3 on 5th November [Diwali]. Get ready for fireworks!
Friday, 19th November is slowly emerging the most important date, as far as film releases are concerned. Just last week we brought to your notice that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's GUZAARISH and Nikhil Advani's PATIALA HOUSE have locked 19th November as the release date. Now comes the news that one more film will make it on this date: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS.
HARRY POTTER movies have fared exceptionally well in the Indian market and in fact, have overtaken the business of several big-budget Hindi films in the past. The new installment, HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, will not only be released simultaneously in India, but besides English, will be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions too. If that's not enough, the new HARRY POTTER movie will be released in 3D and Imax too.
Meanwhile, Siddharth Roy Kapur of UTV has quashed rumours vis-a-vis UTV having second thoughts on bringing GUZAARISH on the scheduled date. "Sanjay Leela Bhansali is ready with the final cut of GUZAARISH. 19th November is final," Siddharth tells me. Indian Express | Trisha's brush with Bollywood Oneindia One of the most sought after stars down south is soon to make her big Bollywood debut alongside Bollywood Box Office king Akshay Kumar in the comic riot Priyadarshan's Khatta Meetha. Trisha Krishnan, who already has 35 odd films to her credit, ... Akshay's PR tactics Akshay Kumar says no to Hollywood Sneak Peek - Khatta Meetha |
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No point taking the credit away from him by calling him the son of a superstar, Abhishek Bachchan has come into his own in every single way. Though he had a rough start in Bollywood, AB Jr. is now one of the most compelling performers of B-town. Abhishek Bachchan shines in his own light now. Married to one of India's most beautiful woman, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek has proven that his off screen 'jodi' with Ash works beautifully on screen too, whether it was in Sarkar Raj or Guru.
Yet again, the Junior Bachchan plans to come on the silver screen with Ash in a riveting Mani Ratnam film Raavan, in which he plays the title role.
Bollywood Hungama proudly got the 'Raavan' Abhishek live on Celebrity Video Chat but for all those who missed the chance here are excerpts from the chat.
Abhishek Bachchan: Hi
Abhishek Bachchan: beera in the house!!!!!
Abhishek Bachchan: sorry about the delay guys, we had some technical issues...
meghna: what is your next project after raavan ??
Abhishek Bachchan: meghna...Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
~zeus~: we have heard of the lux superstar contest, if we win can we actually meet you?
Abhishek Bachchan: zeus...yes you can...you get to come to London and meet me
~zeus~: if yes is it true? and how can we play the same and how does it work?
Abhishek Bachchan: zeus...u have to buy LUX
Pratik: Raavan will kill all the movies this year !
Abhishek Bachchan: pratik...hahahah.. I hope so
PritesH: Sir U & Mam make a gr8 pair -lukin 4wrd 2 cu both in future too- creating blckbusters
Abhishek Bachchan: Pritesh....thank you very much will let you knw abt the next one as and when it happens
Anurag: AB any Hollywood appearances?
Abhishek Bachchan: Anurag...not as of right now
choti: Hi Abhishek, How are you doing today? The thought of chatting is far more exciting than anything els
Abhishek Bachchan: choti...i am the happiest to be here
crazybaby: hallo abhi how are you I am from Greece and live in Germany I have seen all your films I love you
Abhishek Bachchan: hi I was just shooting in Greece...its a beautiful country...I was in the island of Samos
Gayatri_ABCD: ABHI..u will alwyz be my fav fav celebrity no matter wt..STAY THE WAY U R!!!
Abhishek Bachchan: Gayatri...u stay the same way too and become my fav
Aarushi: OMG I really wanna c dhoom 3 and dostana 2!!!!!plz plz plz plz plz
Abhishek Bachchan: Aarushi....we start Dostana 2 next month and its hould be ready early next year...Dhoom 3 is still being scripted
Abhishek Bachchan: we start Dostana 2 next month and its hould be ready early next year...Dhoom 3 is still being scripted
Ashfaq04: heyy sir hws d xperience in Raavan..?????
Abhishek Bachchan: Raavan was awesome...I hope you think the same
Ashfaq: which team r u supportin at d world cup..?
Abhishek Bachchan: Brazil
PritesH: FiRst Of All - Best WisHes For RaVaN!!!!! i know it RocKs!!! still eagerly waiting for its release
Abhishek Bachchan: Pritesh...ya me too
kishore: Loved U & Kareena ever since Refugee. pls work together. dying to watch u both
Abhishek Bachchan: kishore....would love to ...just waiting for a good script
rakesh: ABHISHEKJI.....TELL ME SOMETHING BOUT DHOOM3 MANNN....!
Abhishek Bachchan: rakesh...Dhoom 3 is still being written...as soon as its ready the Dhoom boys will be back
Rohit: which is ur fav car, u have ai lambo i think already...
Abhishek Bachchan: rohit....yea that is pretty much my fav
nidhu: HI Abhishek... M NIdhi ur huuuuuuuuuuuuge fan, wanna say all d best for ur bright Future.
Abhishek Bachchan: thank you so much Nidhi...lots of love
rakesh: DO U REALLY HAVE AN ACCOUNT ON FACEBOOK??
Abhishek Bachchan: rakesh... ha ha h ah....
Abhishek Bachchan: evil laughter
choti: How are your family doing.
Abhishek Bachchan: choti...my family is great...they are alll over the place but doing great
Abhishek Bachchan: they will all bei n London for the premiere
manzoordesign: maniratnam, santosh sivan, ar rahman, gulzar, sreekar prasad ...what u think abt d crew....
Abhishek Bachchan: the best we have in India
sudip: hi abhishek when we will see your six pack?
Abhishek Bachchan: sudip...i already have one
choti: But Frankly, you look really scary in one of those promos. Is the movie really a Ramayana story
Abhishek Bachchan: choti...its the Ravaanayan
suman das: can you make me your friend.
Abhishek Bachchan: u r my friend sumandas
CrossingRebecca: so which is gonna be ur next car?
Abhishek Bachchan: I think Walking is the best right now
libra 11oct: hi abhishek , wish you n ash all the best for ravaan
Abhishek Bachchan: Thank you so much,. thats very sweet of you
AshFan: Which movie was more difficult Raavan or Guru?
Abhishek Bachchan: Raavan by far
Choti: in between u wanted to buy a hummer... what happened to that?
Abhishek Bachchan: Choti...Aaah....Noooo....not fast enough
kamal: rchd here frm ur tweet...really looking forward to raavan
Abhishek Bachchan: kamal...thank you
rashmi: hi abhishek how are you..greetings from amsterdam!!!
Abhishek Bachchan: rashmi....hello amsterdam how r u ???
Shiva: how helpful has ur father been in giving u tips on acting?
Abhishek Bachchan: Shiva...very helpful...Id be a fool not to ask him on tips
Savio: So 10 heads? Was it difficult to manage?
Abhishek Bachchan: Savio....u have nooooo idea
sapna7: Is aishwarya oke, when will we seeing her! Miss her
Abhishek Bachchan: sapna...very very soon ...she is busy doing promotions elsewhere but I am sure she will come and chat with you soon
GopiSheth: hi Abhisek I met you at New york airport last month
Abhishek Bachchan: Hi Gopi... hope all is well
libra 11oct: I share my birthday with your dad
Abhishek Bachchan: happy bday in advance ...Dad
sapna7: Did Aishwarya sign any new movies
Abhishek Bachchan: she has quite a few movies coming up this year
beera: so who gets Sita in Raavan?
Abhishek Bachchan: wait and watch
swatz: fav holiday destination?
Abhishek Bachchan: Home
swatz: fav holiday destination?
Abhishek Bachchan: Home
My name is king: what do u do when free and not shooting?
Abhishek Bachchan: watch movies
puuuuuuuuuuu: tale me the responce u have get about ravan
Abhishek Bachchan: so far its been outstanding...lets hope it stays the same
Broti: Hi abhishek.The expectations are sky high fron you in raavan.
Abhishek Bachchan: Good thats the way I like it
Sounii: Abhi is Raavan releasing in Pak?
Abhishek Bachchan: I believe so...I dont knw the exact date...but will let you knw
rakesh: MR BACCHAN.....I THINK THIS IS ONE OF U R BEST ROLES EVER....RAVVVVAAAANNNN....!
Abhishek Bachchan: i think so too rakesh
nagules: i wana know about the length of the movie?
Abhishek Bachchan: nagules...the movie is 2 hours 7 minutes....127 mins
Sounii: Have u ever been in germany , sir ?
Abhishek Bachchan: Sounii..yes I have
Govinda fan: Hey why Govinda is not seen in any promos? Is his role is onl
Abhishek Bachchan: He is ...he is being featured in all the promos ...yes you are going to see him like never before in the film
cbritto: how did u feel when u took a dive frm the cliff ?
Abhishek Bachchan: weightless
Mihir: IS your look inspired by Saif in Omkara?
Abhishek Bachchan: Mihir...No
priyank: this is priyank from australia please wave for me n all the fans all over australia
Abhishek Bachchan: priyank...there you go...just for you
kiran: whats has been the best memory of this whole exprience?
Abhishek Bachchan: kiran....Ithink getting to chat with all of you here at bollywoodhungama
Abhishek Bachchan: The best memory of the whole experience isâ¦.I think getting to chat with all of you here at bollywoodhungama
nidhu: Abhishek... i was jst talking about u wid ma frnd.. we wish luck for ur success
Abhishek Bachchan: thank you very much
GLAMSTR3SS: pls wave to me....
Abhishek Bachchan: there you go
Tuskie: Hi Abhi....how is like to became a Villain?
Abhishek Bachchan: Tuskie...good fun
Krillin: AB, will Vikram make it big in Bollywood?
Abhishek Bachchan: Krillin...I hope so
Abhishek Bachchan: my fav song is Beera and Udd Jaa Re
leonardo: Hi. In this movie Raavan is a real character or fictional one?
Abhishek Bachchan: leo...fictional one
shivtheboss5115: pls tell me abt ur RAAVAN experience whom do u think will be d best???? RAAVAN(hindi) or d tam ver
Abhishek Bachchan: whats up shiv...but the boss is only one...Rajni uncle
Coolnikhit28: How does it feel to work with Mani again and A.R.Rahman? Which is your favourite song?
Abhishek Bachchan: its always a great honour to work with Mani and its a lot of fun
Abhishek Bachchan: my fav song is Beera and Udd Jaa Re
ChanduChor: Jr B, when you doing an indie film? Why always stick to big banners? Would you read my script?
Abhishek Bachchan: yeah...send it across
nagules: in the music launch rahman sung a song that is not in the album, is that song included in the movie?
Abhishek Bachchan: nagules...yes it is...its called Udd Jaa Re...and thats my other fav song
Meghana Kelkar: Hi Abhishek... you are one of the best but underrated actors we have
Abhishek Bachchan: I am biased....enuff said
YesMe: Curious to know what sort of trimmer do you use for your beard
Abhishek Bachchan: Philips trimmer
lalita: hey abhi...raavan songs r really cool...its gonna be a big hit...all the very best..
Abhishek Bachchan: thank you
animesh: i am jealous u married the most beautiful woman on earth
Abhishek Bachchan: ha ha ha...Suffer
meghna: abhiskek im in love with you
Abhishek Bachchan: I love you too Meghna
animesh: What are you doing today
Abhishek Bachchan: animesh...chattiing with you
lolol: planning on watching the world cup tonight?
Abhishek Bachchan: lolol...most definitely
Abhishek Bachchan: favourite team in the world cup is Brazil
reema kallingal: hi, am a big fan of maniratnam, waiting to see his latest buzzzzzzz
Abhishek Bachchan: u will be buzzed reema
Pritz: tell us something we dont know bout u
Abhishek Bachchan: Pritz...nothing that i dont want you to know
Ivory: ur fav cuisine?
Abhishek Bachchan: HOme food
ajaysinghvi: Is it true Bebo & U r working in the italian job remake? miss u both together onscreen.
Abhishek Bachchan: no she is not in that film
billa: which is ur fav team this world up?
Abhishek Bachchan: Brazil
sanjoli: hey abhi sir...dis is sanjoli here 4m surat....jus wanted to say a big hello to u nd ur family..
Abhishek Bachchan: hello sanjoli
surjyasen: heyy surjo whats up? this is prince from khelein hum jee jaan sey!
Abhishek Bachchan: hey Prince...hows it going...hows the post prodn going...
Sandeep Bhargava has resigned from the advisory post of The Indian Film Company. His last day will be 30th June, 2010. Sandeep embarked on an extremely challenging journey in mid-2006 to give birth to a new company, Studio 18. His first and foremost challenge was to hand-pick key talents from varied backgrounds and to put together a group of professionals who were later recognized by the industry as one of the most formidable teams in film business.
Within one year of its operation, not only was the company listed on London Stock Exchange and raised 55 million pounds as The Indian Film Company, but had also established as a prolific film studio. The rise of Studio 18 under the leadership of Sandeep Bhargava is considered one of the quickest cases of a full-fledged studio starting, consolidating and reaching business leadership stage in motion picture business, which is one of the toughest for new companies given its unique character.
During his tenure as a CEO, The Indian Film Company & Studio 18 gave iconic successes like JAB WE MET, WELCOME, GOLMAAL RETURNS, SINGH IS KINNG and GHAJINI. Two films from Studio 18's portfolio with debutant directors, Sooni Taraporwala's LITTLE ZIZOU and Amrit Sagar's 1971, got critical recognition and received National Awards.
Sandeep pioneered the model of syndication of content for televised viewing as well as limited music rights. Both these have changed the rules of the business as far as sales of satellite and music rights are concerned. Sandeep not only set up the India operations of Studio 18, but also put together international talent and offices. He worked very closely with international directors like Mira Nair, Gurinder Chadha and Dev Benegal for projects that targeted international markets.
After 13 years of extensive advertising experience, Sandeep joined entertainment industry in 2003. Previous to Indian Films, Sandeep worked as COO with Sahara One Motion Pictures and UTV.
Eros International Media Ltd. has announced it will be co-producing MAUSAM with Vistaar Religare and Cinergy. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor and is directed by Pankaj Kapoor. MAUSAM went on floor last month with its first schedule in Edinburgh in Scotland. The film, as the title suggests, will be shot across various seasons and the shoot will continue at other locales like Delhi, Punjab, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. It has script and direction by Pankaj Kapur, photography by veteran Binod Pradhan and music by Pritam.
With MAUSAM, Eros and Vistaar Religare embark on a long-term relationship and are looking at further projects together.
After a period of serious re-thinking John Abraham has gone on a signing spree.
Apparently, he's doing as many as 12 films now ranging from a sequel on male bonding (Dostana 2) to a boys-having-fun comedy (Desi Boys) to a science-fiction flick (Alien Sahib) to a full-on action flick co-starring Asin.
John Abraham has four back-to-back films to shoot this year. He first shoots for Vishal Bhardwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf in Coorg, then Nishikant Kamat's film for producer Vipul Shah. Then John moves to Dostana 2 in July for which he has been preparing urgently. This time there would be more meat not just in terms of physical exposure but also his role which is being expanded and re-worked by director Tarun Mansukhani who feels too much attention was given to John's physique in the first Dostana. From October 20, John starts shooting for Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boys.
Speaking on the flurry of assignments John laughs, "It's not about the number of assignments. It's about the quality of work I do. If I may say so myself, the audience that comes to watch my films has a certain expectation especially after the two back-to-back successes Dostana and New York that I had. I won't be able to face my audience if they go away disappointment. So yes, I'm doing three films one after the other this year starting with Nishikant Kamat's film and then going on to Dostana 2. On the day that the shooting of Dostana 2 ends I start shooting for David Dhawan's son Rohit's Desi Boys with Akshay Kumar. So it's a very crowded year for me."
Poopoohing the talk that his films are being shelved, John says, "Some of my films got delayed because of various reasons, nothing to do with me. Why make me the face of all the problems faced by my films? I can only say with complete certainty that no film of mine will ever get delayed because of me. And no film of mine will be shelved if I can help it. "
Even before the hangover of a spectacular Videocon IIFA Weekend 2010 subsides, it seems like the host country, Sri Lanka, has already begun reaping the benefits of playing host to IIFA's magnificent 11th edition. Recognizing the gorgeousness of the island nation, and the welcoming warmth received by the Indian Film Fraternity during another magical IIFA weekend, Anees Bazmee's new film Ready, produced by T-Series and starring Salman Khan and Asin in lead roles, will now be filmed in Sri Lanka, beginning 20th June, 2010. The movie's location for shooting was originally scheduled to be Mauritius, but after enjoying a beautiful locale like Colombo during the Videocon IIFA Weekend, there was much enthusiasm to change the location to Sri Lanka
It may be recalled that in the absence of the Bachchan parivar and Shah Rukh Khan at the recently held IIFA weekend in Colombo, it was none other than Salman Khan who was the main attraction at this extravaganza. The actor, who played a key role in the IIFA Hands for Humanity Project, as the Brand Ambassador for Charity, thoroughly appreciated the kindness and generosity of the Sri Lankans and claims to be thrilled about returning to the neighbouring island.
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly excited to welcome the whole cast of Ready. It seems like the exuberant aura of Sri Lanka, that received global recognition at the Videocon IIFA Weekend will prove to be a big plus for this host country in the days to come.
Madhavan will host Imagine's new reality show called Big Money - Chota Parda, Bada Game. The game show in question is related to anything and everything as seen on television - soaps, advertisements, news, films etc, which gives viewers an opportunity to participate and win a cash prize of Rs. 10 million (Rs. 1 crore).
In just four days of the announcement of Big Money, Imagine has received over 18,063 calls and 8,384 online registrations from families across the globe to participate in the show.
Apparently, the overall response has been extremely pleasing from the viewers across the globe. In a first of its kind reality show where even the kid in the family can contribute towards winning the prize money makes Big Money a buzz in the world of all television addicts.
Produced in association with Big Synergy, the show will begin mid-July on Imagine.
The hottest thing to have ever happened to Bollywood goes by the name of Gul Panag. And she has to her credit some of the memorable films that Bollywood has produced in the recent past. When most of the world dreads Mathematics like a dreadful disease, she proudly flaunts a graduation degree in the same. A super-active kid at studies, she has many awards and rewards to her credit. An ardent public speaker, she entered the Miss India, only to win it, which eventually paved her way to TV and then into Bollywood!
Gul Panag, who features on the cover of this month's Maxim, goes onto say that (on record) quite a few things about her life, films and much more. She starts off saying, "You can say that I was brought up to stand out." She does look like a million bucks when she is atop...a bike! This one's for all those who wandered and wondered about this bomb-shell on a bike. She sets the record straight by saying, "If a woman on a bike is enough to drive any guy insane, I just don't get the point. It's not like I ride a bike in a bikini! I am wearing a jacket and a helmet, so there isn't much at display here."
All this and much more, only in the latest edition of the Maxim.
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All that talk of aspiring actor Nikhil Dwivedi doing a nude sequence for Mani Ratnam's Raavan was a bit premature. The fact is, Nikhil got shy at the last minute about going all the way thereby creating a panic in the jungles where the film was shot.
Says a very reliable source from the unit, "The first ever male nude sequence in a Hindi film almost didn't happen. Nikhil Dwivedi who had to do the scene copped out. The director Mani Ratnam tried to explain to him that the scene was not for titillation. It is a scene of torture of a cop. Usually its cops who are shown torturing suspected offenders. Here it's the other way around. Beera (Abhishek) and his men capture a cop played by Nikhil Dwivedi. They strip and torture him."
This is where Nikhil put his foot down. He flatly refused to perform the 'rear' feat arguing that his family and friends would be deeply mortified.
"Sir main apne ghar walon ko kya mooh dikhaonga?" Dwivedi apparently whined in front of the baffled director who isn't used to being told no.
Says the source, "All attempts to convince Nikhil to bare all failed. Mani Ratnam was at his wit's end. His assistants reminded Nikhil that the actor's counterpart in Tamil (John Vijay) had willingly bared all. But Nikhil was immovable. They finally had to get a body-double with... shall we see... similar vital statistics to stand in for Nikhil."
When contacted Dwivedi is afraid to talk, "I am not allowed to say anything. But if you're talking about full-frontal nudity then sorry I won't do it. We Indians have a certain inbuilt censorship."
While Dwivedi demurred, Rahul Bose had no qualms stripping for the camera in Dev Benegal's Split Wide Open. Ranbir Kapoor dropped the towel in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya. Even Anil Kapoor did a sequence in the buff for Shankar's Nayak. Recently, John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh did police interrogation scenes in the nude in Kabir Khan's New York and Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail, respectively.
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They say that every name has got a resonance attached to it. But the moment you voice out the name 'Amitabh Bachchan', it doesn't just have resonance, but also has glamour, elan, style, chutzpah, poise... to say the least.
After having starred in innumerable films and modeled for various FMCG brands, the latest catch in Big B's kitty is Zen Mobiles, for which he has been signed up as the brand ambassador. The 'reasons' that the company officials say that they chose to sign Big B is because Mr. Bachchan is a quintessential mix of charisma and style with a mass appeal, which the brand stands for. The news also is strife that a state-of-the-art TVC and a print ad will be out soon.
Action seems to be the name of the game with deadly stunts and massive explosions. It's not uncommon that stunt crew and actors get injured in the process; the same was the case with actor Vishwajeet Pradhan who was seriously injured yesterday afternoon while executing a stunt scene on the sets of Ram Gopal Varma's film Rakta Charitra.
The actor was apparently shooting the climax sequence for the film where his character was supposed to be shot dead. However the blast in the shot was so intense that he had a huge cut along his jaw line that required surgery.
Post the incident on sets, he was admitted to an emergency ward and later shifted to the normal ward. A surgery was carried out later; with a reconstructive plastic surgery carried out to hide the scar.
The sequence in question was apparently a normal blast scene that went haywire as the impact was very powerful, thus hitting the actor in the face, leaving him bleeding.
Naturally, the actor and his wife are worried as the wounds require serious attention.
My laptop is getting hotter; it's signalling that something is going to pour like cats and dogs. It does. The sweet smell of Earth is stimulating. Time for some hot masala tea. It arrives sooner than I had expected. Mumbai rain is here to stay. My phone is kept on charging. Low battery life. And suddenly I hear 'tring tring'. I ignore for a few seconds. The reason - Too busy. But my instincts tell me that the call may change my day. I get up to receive it. The screen shows 'Katrina Kaif calling'. From today, I'll dream with my eyes open. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel talks to the hen that has yet another golden egg to her credit - Raajneeti. And didn't the stock markets just teach you something last week? Forget stocks...start investing in Katrina. That's a bullish rise.
Wouldn't it be better if you were called the hen that lays golden eggs?
(Laughs) That's a funny observation. Thank you. I think we all are really happy to see the fate of Raajneeti. None of us believed the results would've been like what we are seeing today. I never thought of Raajneeti breaking records.
Is Raajneeti your toughest act ever? I've found a lot of my work challenging or equally challenging as Raajneeti. I found New York to be a great challenge. Even Ajab was challenging in a way. But because the content of Prakash Jha films is always serious, the role becomes tougher, realistic and serious. But the work and the effort you put into the film is equal. Yes, I'll have to agree that in Raajneeti, a lot of extra effort went into portraying my role. I had to get a particular manner of lingo for the film and I delivered it.
Not even Kate Winslet has a consistency what Katrina Kaif has...
(Laughs out loud) Wow! I'm trying to digest this one now. It's kind of weird in a way when you say whether I choose my scripts or the script chooses me. My mother always says that God has been kind to me. Out of the films I wanted to do, many of them haven't worked at the box office and the films that I landed up doing have somehow managed to do the trick. I have never panicked because I believe that what falls into place is going to be right for me. Sometimes I can be wrong and sometimes right, but I'm destined to do well at the box office.
Did you underplay yourself in Raajneeti?
No. I can say 'yes' and sound intelligent in front of you but the fact is that I haven't underplayed myself. From day one, I related to the script. I never thought I'd get to play the role with so many emotions and believe me, I would react to those in the similar way as to what I had reacted in the film. I just played myself more than I underplayed my role.