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Rahman cancels North American leg of 'Jai Ho' concertMusic maestro A.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 9:26 am Mini Mathur turns producer with talk show on parentingPopular TV anchor Mini Mathur turns producer with "Parvarish", a new talk show on wellness and parenting.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 9:01 am Bhandarkar signs Shruti, Emran for his first comedyMadhur Bhandarkar has signed Shruti Haasan to play a key role in his first comedy "Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji" and says she and Emran Hashmi will look perfect on screen.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 8:17 am Check Out: Emraan Hashmi and Gulshan Grover's look in Crook
The promos of his forthcoming film Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai seem to be picking up with each passing day but Emraan Hashmi has already begun work on his next film Crook: Its Good To Be Bad. Directed by Mohit Suri, this is yet another product from the famous Bhatt camp which has given Emraan some of the biggest hits of his career.
Mahesh Bhatt is pretty gung-ho about this project that talks about racial discrimination being meted out to Indians in Australia. Major portions of the film have been shot in Melbourne, Australia. Bhatt saab even posted a pic of Emraan from one of the key moments in the film on Twitter. Must say that Emraan is indeed looking quite cool in a new hair do. A few moments later Bhatt posted another pic this time of his close friend Gulshan Grover, "My friend Gulshan Grover is here for a costume trial", read Bhatt's tweet.
Well, even though the film is a few months away from release, must say the makers have already started promoting the film big time.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Jun 2010 | 7:58 am Mel Gibson is learning hypnotism
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 7:55 am Salma Hayek's secret to fabulous figure
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 7:15 am Madhur Bhandarkar on Heroine and Raajneeti success party
It was a re-union of sorts for Madhur Bhandarkar last night at the success party of Raajneeti. Yes, the acclaimed National Award winning director was present at the party and he may well be remembering his good old days with UTV gang while they celebrated the success of Fashion, a year and a half back.
Back from the super collaboration with UTV, Madhur signals, "Yes, I am once again joining hands with UTV for my next feature called Heroine. It's a mammoth task but we're sure we can pull it off just like we did with Fashion."
On speaking about last night's party, Madhur clarifies, "It was great to meet up with old friends Vikas Bahl and Siddharth Roy Kapoor. They were enjoying their latest success as I was busy chatting with Ranbir Kapoor and Ronnie Screwvala. Raajneeti proved a vital point in our film industry - Never take any story too lightly. Never take any plot and the backdrop (politics) for granted. A simple well crafted story is all that takes to make a decent cinema which audiences appreciate. Raajneeti got the above in place and the results are evident."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Jun 2010 | 7:06 am Sandra Bullock takes the stage for charity
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 6:54 am My film is not pornographic:Lindsay Lohan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 6:37 am ‘I hadn’t expected to have such a short role’Kangna Ranaut admits that she had wanted to be a part of the Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer, Kites. And had left it to the director, Anurag Basu, and the producer, Rakesh Roshan, to decide how to sell their film.Source: | 24 Jun 2010 | 6:29 am ‘Lisa took me home and educated me on cancer’Seema Biswas recalls her visit with her Cooking With Stella co-star in Toronto.Source: | 24 Jun 2010 | 6:27 am Daniel Radcliffe thought Justin Bieber was a girl
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 6:04 am I stand by my editing, says Raavan editorThe seven-time National award winning editor of Raavan, A Sreekar Prasad, says that though he does not want to hurt Amitabh Bachchan in any way, he stands by his editing. Read on.Source: | 24 Jun 2010 | 5:17 am Why Imran Khan loves doing romantic comedies?Imran Khan looks every bit a chocolate boy, a tag that he has been given and lived up to in his first film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na. Up next is another romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys and the actor says he loves doing love stories.Source: | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:56 am ‘Krantiveer not a launch pad for my daughter’The new Krantiveer doesn’t suffer from a hangover of the earlier one,” says Mehul Kumar, a confident producer-director. “It’s a hard-hitting film treated lightly, and everyone who watches it will be touched.”Source: | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:54 am Kamal Hassan movies to be screened in New Delhi
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:46 am Amitabh Bachchan on critics, criticism, Abhishek and Raavan
Amitabh Bachchan speaks to Subhash K Jha on critics, criticism, Abhishek and Raavan.
You have again started signing films after a long gap. Please describe the projects you've taken on.
Yes, I had not signed a film for a while. There had been an accumulation of 5 films one after the other, due to the multiplex strike. All of them have released, barring one.
I have signed up with Raj Kumar Santoshi, and there are projects on the verge of finalization with Pritish Nandy Communication, Prakash Jha, Puri Jagannath, Abbas Mustan and of course R. Balki.
You were in Paris recently for a recital of your father's poetry. How was that experience.
Yes, I was in Paris to do a recital at the prestigious Theatre des Champs-Elysee, of my father's poems. It was a first for me and a first for the Theatre too. Almost 70% French audience, subtitled facilities inside the theatre and a most remarkable evening for me. A venue that has played host to greats in philharmonic orchestra, world renowned ballet and opera to be hosting Hindi poetry recitation was unique. Some of my fans came in from New York and London, Germany and Spain to witness this occasion. I thought it was most endearing on their part. For me it was a privilege to be able to introduce my Father's works to a foreign and alien audience. Just such an honour. My Father would never have dreamt that this would happen someday, but it did happen and it filled me with a lot of pride.
It was a privilege to be able to introduce my Father's works to a foreign and alien audience
In London you had dinner with Aamir Khan. Any projects together coming up?
Why would you assume that when two actors meet and have dinner together that they would be doing a project together!! Aamir was in the same hotel as me, he called, we met and went out for a meal. Just another social evening, nothing more. Though working with Aamir would be a joy, particularly if he were to direct the film.
Working with Aamir would be a joy, particularly if he were to direct the film
Lately, Mr Amar Singh has had a lot of comments to make on your family. Your comments?
Amar Singh ji is family and any matter on him becomes personal. I would not comment on personal matters.
Does the savage criticism Abhishek's solo films Delhi 6 and now Raavan strike you as being perhaps a little unjust to him?
No not all. People pay to go and see a film if they do not like something they have the liberty to criticize it. I cannot understand why you particularly mention 'solo'. None of my successful films Deewar, Trishul, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Sholay, etc. were solo. Abhishek too has had his share of solo successes and non-successes. Some work some do not. Its filmmaking. Happens the world over. One accepts the public verdict learns from it and tries again.
His recent hit was Paa, where you also starred. Any more projects featuring you and Abhishek?
I hope there will be. There are a few talks in progress, when they are ready we can talk about it.
Do you think the subversion of the Ramayan especially towards the end was justified?
Firstly we need to understand that the film is not Ramayan. It is Mani's concept of a story with elements of the epic in his own interpretation of it. This is the director's take on a story. We cannot comment whether it is justifiable or not. It is best left to his sensibilities as a creative artist. Comment yes, justify perhaps not.
Raavan is not Ramayan; it is Mani's concept with elements of the epic in his interpretation
I remember your vocal and emphatic support of Mani Ratnam's Guru. Do you feel as strongly about Raavan?
Yes, but in different ways. Guru was straight storytelling and Mani's brilliance in its presentation was very clear to observe. Raavan is asking me to study and think and analyse and probe. It's taken a while to comprehend, so it is not immediate. It is driving me to intellectualize, something that most viewers are not prepared for when they go to see a film. Mani's technique and approach may already be the subject of discussion and inspiration or imitation even as I write. But then that is a personal and individual view. It cannot be generalised.
Raavan is asking me to study and think and analyse and probe. It's taken a while to comprehend
Apparently you've been reminding Mani Ratnam and Abhishek that they've worked thrice together and that it's about time you got a chance to work with him. Is a film with Mani around the corner?
I wish it was true, but there is no such offering. Could you put in a word for me??
I can't help asking...you're tweeting and blogging. Do these means of communication make the press redundant for you?
How could you possibly ask this question at the end of this most exhaustive response of mine to the press!! No the media will never be redundant. Yes I Blog and Tweet and Vog and soon shall also video blog, but the press shall always have its presence and importance. For me these mediums are a wonderful opportunity to connect with my fans and well wishers independently and instantly. The internet is becoming a vast medium for the future. Most of the requests for interviews have also reduced because the media picks up all the daily news from our blogs and tweets. Look at the vast amount of information that these mediums provide on individuals you would perhaps have never had the opportunity to interact with. It should be allowed to grow and prosper its use and misuse notwithstanding.
Tweeting...what has been the most memorable experience in that sphere of activity?
To have had the great opportunity of a chat with Lata ji!!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:42 am I don’t need cosmetic surgery: KanganaKangna Ranaut, after an abbreviated role in Kites, returns to the screen as a 1970’s diva in Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. The actress insists she knows nothing about the cosmetic surgery that she is supposed to have undergone recently.Source: | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:30 am Why Imran Khan loves doing romantic comedies?Imran Khan looks every bit a chocolate boy, a tag that he has been given and lived up to in his first film "Jaane Tu.Source: Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:24 am Ekta Kapoor to launch online fiction show
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:23 am Imran Khan loves doing romantic comedies
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:14 am Whose Draupadi - Prakash Jha's or Rituparno Ghosh's? - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:08 am Shruti to star opposite Emraan in Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji
Madhur Bhandarkar is all set to perform Operation Salvage on Shruti Haasan's career. In what is quite clearly a manoeuvre to give the mighty Kamal Haasan's daughter the commercial boost that Soham Shah's Luck could not, Madhur Bhandarkar has signed her to play a key role in his first comedy Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji.
Self-admittedly a huge fan of Kamal Haasan, Madhur says, "Shruti has met me some months ago expressing the desire to work with me. I though she would suit part opposite Emraan Hashmi perfectly."
Though not willing to admit that Kamal Haasan had any hand in Shruti's presence in the comedy, Bhandarkar does admit that he's a great fan of the actor. "Kamalji is a legend. And I can't say the thought of working with his daughter did not pass through my mind. However, I must add that Shruti is a very bright, pretty and talented girl. She's bound to go far."
Shruti's career had come to a standstill with a film ironically called Luck. Maybe it will change, not that the daughter's ball of destiny is now in papa Kamal Haasan's court.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Jun 2010 | 4:04 am Shah Rukh in the mood to write - IndiaGlitz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:59 am Freida Pinto signed for Rise Of The ApesLondon, (ANI): Freida Pinto has signed the Planets of the Apes prequel Rise of the Apes as primatologist Caroline.Pinto, who rose to fame from the Slumdog Millionaire, will be the leading lady of Spider-Man hunk James Franco in the latest instalmentSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:57 am Neetu Chandra desperate to fight with VikramActor Vikram's thrilling stunts in Raavanan have already stunned several audience and got him a new community of fans. The latest member to join this community is actress Neetu Chandra. Now she has expressed her desire to fight with theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:53 am Whose Draupadi - Prakash Jha's or Rituparno Ghosh's?Bollywood has always been inspired by epics. There have been several spin-offs of ‘Ramayan’ and ‘Mahabharat’, including the recent Raavan and Raajneeti! While the former failed at the box-office, the latter scored! The latest popular subject seems to be the enigmaticSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:52 am Robert Pattinson defends Kristen Stewart - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:51 am Robert Pattinson defends Kristen StewartNew Delhi, (ANI): Robert Pattinson has defended his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart over her controversial rape comment.Stewart recently said in an interview that encounters with media feels like being ‘raped’, according to Entertainment Weekly. She later apologised for her comment.Pattinson, however,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:49 am Namitha bidding adieu to sexy rolesSouth Indian actress Namitha, who is enjoying the good opening of her Kannada movie Hoo with Ravichandran, has now decided to say good bye to sexy roles in her next movies. The actress is fed up with wearing bikini and glamourousSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:47 am Tejaswini Kolhapure's part chopped off in RaavanIf Govinda thinks he got a raw deal in Mani Ratnam’s Raavan then he can seek solace in the savage butchering of Tejaswini Kolhapuri’s role. Padmini Kolhapur’s pretty baby sister was signed on for a prominent role as Ravi Kissan’s wife.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:43 am Why did Mani avoid the Chennai media? - Sify
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:41 am Priyanka to be the Brand Ambassador of J&KOne of the perks of an acting career is that one gets to travel to exciting locations over the globe! Priyanka Chopra can vouch for that. The girl has been living out of her suitcase for a long time as sheSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:39 am Ranbir-Priyanka all set to shoot for added song in Anjaana Anjaani
Exactly three months remain for the release of Anjaana Anjaani and the Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer is catching on some serious heat. Even though director Siddharth Anand has completed the entire shooting of the film and is currently neck deep into post production, he is aiming for that final thrust to make the film and its music turn out to be something special. Result? A brand new song was composed for Anjaana Anjaani early this week, the shooting for which would take place coming Monday.
"I was looking for that special number which would turn out to be one of the highlight numbers in the album", informs Siddharth Anand who has fast put together the entire plan in place to get the song up and running, "I was constantly having conversations with Vishal and Shekhar and the result was this fantastic club track."
Though a title song has already been composed and picturised for Anjaana Anjaani, this club track too would be an added title song. However, it hasn't been created for only promotional means and would actually feature as a part of the film.
"Space for this song was always there in the film. It was never an after thought. I wanted a track that would have an edge to it and was willing to wait before Vishal-Shekhar came up with something extraordinary", adds Siddharth who is working with the composer duo for fourth film in a row after Salaam Namaste, Ta Ra Rum Pum and Bachna Ae Haseeno.
"Ask us", laughs Vishal who along with Shekhar had to present a barrage of tunes to Siddharth before he consented to the one he loved most, "Thank God for that. He made us slog and the results are there to be seen. It was actually fun to make this song. The earlier title track was soft and melodious while this one is a good club track."
No wonder, Anjaana Anjaani is fast turning out to be the musical to look out for. While there were six songs already present as the part of the film, the seventh addition in the form of this special title track makes it a full blown musical entertainer. In todays multiplex era when the norm is to have not more than four or five songs in a single film, seven songs sounds like a pretty good deal.
"Well, that shouldn't be surprising for anyone actually", reasons Siddharth, "Anjaana Anjaani is a love story and history beckons that any love story is bound to be very strong in music, both qualitatively as well as quantitatively. There is place for all the seven songs in the film and I can't wait to shoot the latest one starting Monday."
In spite of the fact that both Ranbir and Priyanka are super busy actors, they were game to shoot for an additional song in the film. Confirms Siddharth, "Yes, they both are quite gung-ho about the song. The song is set in a New York club and we have created a set in Mumbai for that. It sure will turn out to be a major highlight of the film."
One wonders though whether producer Sajid Nadiadwala had any second thoughts about the song, considering the fact that an added song means addition to the film's budget.
"For the kind of genre that Anjaana Anjaani belongs to, there was no point of having any second thoughts about adding another song", says Sajid Nadiadwala who is currently in London, "I am anyways quite excited about the music here which to me has some of the most fabulous work that a film of mine has boasted of. One more song only makes me feel even more elated. There was no question of even thinking about any added costs."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:38 am Coveted cover girl, Sonam Kapoor - Rediff
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:34 am Abhishek & Kareena back after ten yearsThere are definitely gossips going around that Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan might act together again after ten long years of war. The silent war between Bebo and Abhishek is not hidden from anyone. Well, whatever may be the case, maySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 3:07 am Sherlyn Chopra banned on Twitter, Tweet fans want to see more of her - infocera
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 2:58 am Some more Bollywood Gossips of the weekThis is your one stop shop for the latest happenings in the town. The buzz. The release plans. The launches. The works. Yes, this is serious business and we will bring to you the most reliable information week after week. HaveSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 2:57 am Rakhi claims being harassedWednesday, June 21, 2006 Mumbai (UNI): Controversial item girl Rakhi Sawant tonight alleged that the Maharashtra government was "trying to snatch her bread and butter by imposing a ban on her stage shows". Talking to mediapersons here, Rakhi, who was performingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 24 Jun 2010 | 2:54 am Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta: Movie Review - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 2:50 am Abhishek & Kareena back after ten years - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 24 Jun 2010 | 2:08 am Vivek Oberoi might be the next groom in SwayamvarCricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, reportedly, had been approached for NDTV Imagine's reality show Swayamvar Season 3. But the Cricketers didn't nod their head in affirmative, resulting in Vivek Oberoi gaining the opportunity.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 24 Jun 2010 | 1:06 am Top five bachelors of BollywoodHis milky white complexion and trimmed stubble makes Neil the heartthrob of his many female fans. Sources claimed that he's already dating someone special. Nitin is very sincere towards his career and maintains a good public image.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 11:56 pm Imran Khan loves doing romantic comedies - NDTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Jun 2010 | 11:07 pm Twitter bans Sherlyn Chopra for uploading nude photoSmall time actress and model, Sherlyn chopra is the first Indian celebrity to be banned by the micro-blogging site, twitter.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 9:57 pm Actress' email id hacked - Times of India
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 23 Jun 2010 | 4:32 pm Eliot Spitzer and Kathleen Parker to do a show together on CNN soonCNN is pairing former New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer and conservative columnist Kathleen Parker for a new prime-time program.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 4:00 pm Gisele B?ndchen makes a post pregnancy comeback:Check out her pictures, imagesIt was on Sunday that Gisele B?ndchen took to the runway for the first time since giving birth in December, flaunting her impeccable post-baby figure during Sao Paolo Fashion Week.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 3:57 pm Katy Perry receives 17 stitches: Performs despite injuryBut even 17 stitches later, Katy didn't prefer to sit and take rest. She was rather performing on Tuesday on the Canadian TV show 'Live @ Much', though with a surgical stocking on her leg.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 3:34 pm Jill Biden, Vice presidents wife, stars on 'Army Wives'Lifetime network's 'Army Wives' is all set to welcome the wife of Vice President Joe Biden in a future episode.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 2:55 pm Gregg Allman recovering after successful liver transplant: detailsGregg Allman, Southern rock legend, underwent a liver transplant on Wednesday June 23 morning at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville as part of his continuing treatment for Hepatitis C.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 2:49 pm Sandra Bullock appears for noble cause at the Nashville Rising ConcertSandra Bullock, the Oscar winning actress surprised audiences with a performance of 'Smoke on the Water' at Tuesday night's Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery. The event was organized to raise money for Nashville flood victims.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 1:50 pm Miley Cyrus needs to grow up in 'Can't Be Tamed'With the latest release of Miley Cyrus' 'Can't Be Tamed', she has been keeping in headlines continuously.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 23 Jun 2010 | 1:37 pm Children's film fest on green cause opens in BangaloreOver 50 children's films, including one scripted, directed and edited by 20 Bangalore teenagers, promoting enviromental issues will be shown during the two-day children's film festival that began here today.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 1:31 pm I interacted with a naxalite's family: BhagyashreePetite actress Bhagyashree, who is not a regular on the film scene, will be seen in "Red Alert - The War Within" after some gap and she said she interacted with the family of a Maoist to get into the skin of her character.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 12:00 pm Designer Mandira Wirk makes movie debut
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 10:25 am Big B, Ajay Devgn and Manoj Bajpayee in Prakash Jha's Aarakshan
His last film Raajneeti is still running in the theatres but filmmaker Prakash Jha has already moved on to his next big project titled Aarakshan. The film is based on the issue of Job Reservations and Student Politics and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Manoj Bajpayee in lead roles. There are also talks that Katrina Kaif may feature in the film though nothing is confirmed as of now.
While Ajay and Manoj did feature in Raajneeti, this is the first time that Jha would be working with Big B. Moreover, like Raajneeti, Jha plans to shoot Aarakshan too in Bhopal. One hopes that Aarakshan too will be yet another hard-hitting and impactful film by Prakash Jha.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2010 | 10:20 am Katrina Kaif says no to bikiniThe actress who had no problem with skin show in her debut movie Boom, has now refused to sport a bikini for the sequel of Dostana. Read on for details.Source: | 23 Jun 2010 | 10:15 am Where's my daughter, wondered Priyanka's dadPriyanka Chopra's father couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a 65-year-old wrinkled woman in place of her beautiful daughter. Read on to know details.Source: | 23 Jun 2010 | 10:10 am Rajat Kapoor out of Bheja Fry sequelThe actor who had a prominent role in Bheja Fry, has opted out of the sequel of the movie. Rumour mills strongly suggest that he has chosen to walk out of the film as all is not well between him and his old friend Vinay Pathak.Source: | 23 Jun 2010 | 10:03 am Prakash Jha to focus on piracy-politics nexus in his nextPrakash Jha, who is upset after BJP legislators in Rajasthan watched a pirated DVD of his film "Raajneeti", plans to expose the nexus between piracy and politics in a political thriller that he plans to make.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 8:59 am Wife backs KherActress Kirron Kher has supported husband Anupam Kher’s decision to walk out of the film Dear Friend Hitler as the sentiments of many were at stake.Source: | 23 Jun 2010 | 8:19 am VFX making of Raajneeti
Politics is a touchy subject and creates controversies, so much so that a making a film on politics is a risk few filmmakers are willing to take. However Prakash Jha, who's dirtied his hands in the rough and tumble of actual politics, and even fought a general election, is a master when it comes to making movies on political subjects: Gangaajal, Apaharan and now Raajneeti.
Produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Prakash Jha, Raajneeti was shot in Bhopal entirely and took approximately 800 man days to complete 175 visual effects shots. Pixion, one of India's leading vfx houses added sheen to the film. Prasad Sutar the VFX Supervisor & Creative Head at Pixion worked in tandem with Prakash Jha on the pre-production & on location to setthe scale required for the film.
Prasad Sutar adds "We started preproduction before the principal photography. Based on the location and the shots we decided on the number of junior artists and crowd to be pulled in. We executed this project in one and a half months along with Viral Thakkar, vfx head, Ranadheer Reddy, Compositing head and Pankaj Kaliband, Compositng Lead."
Sutar is all praise for the director, "Prakash Jha is a one man army and was on top all process of the film while in production, and the same remained while we working at Pixion during the post."
BollywoodHungama brings to you an inside scoop on the execution of the seamless visual effects that complement this film courtesy, Prakash Jha Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, Walkwater Media Limited and Pixion.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2010 | 7:59 am A Minute With: Imran KhanMUMBAI (Reuters) - He stole teenybopper hearts in his debut film "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" but actor Imran Khan didn't quite manage to weave the same magic in his next two movies.Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 23 Jun 2010 | 7:14 am Rahman re-schedules North American leg of his Jai Ho series of concerts After some super-successful shows in New York, New Jersey and Washington DC, Academy Award Winner A.R. Rahman was forced to cancel his show scheduled to take place on June 19 at Detroit following an infrastructure collapse at The Pontiac Silverdome. The incident occurred during stage construction prior to the show and fortunately no one was seriously injured. However, the sad news is that following this freak incident, Rahman has decided to re-schedule the North American leg of his Jai Ho- The Journey Home series of concerts.
Says the acclaimed music director, "As you may know, members of our tour miraculously escaped a big disaster in Detroit this past Saturday, when part of the Pontiac Silverdome infrastructure collapsed on our set. All the artists, singers, musicians, dancers, technicians (myself included) have been almost given a second life. We are working to recoup all that has been lost (the lights, the sets) which will take us over three weeks to complete. The vision for the show includes beautiful choreography and circus acts and it feels less than, not to include them. All the world over, the show has received a very positive response from those who have seen it, which makes it absolutely necessary for us to present a complete show and feature all the components that were lost due to the incident."
Rahman adds, "With that, we have decided to postpone the remaining dates of the North American leg of this tour and will reschedule them at a later date. We will go ahead with the concerts scheduled in Europe and UK. That is the best option we have, considering the circumstances."
He also had a word of consolation for his fans in US and Canada who have been eagerly waiting to see him perform live. Says Rahman, "While I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our friends in the U.S. and Canada, maybe it's a blessing in disguise, as we will have the opportunity to perform for you with even more energy and perfection. Once again, let us all pray that we are alive and thank you in advance for your understanding, love and cooperation."
Rahman's world tour will now resume in Zurich on July 16 followed by a string of concerts across UK and Europe.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2010 | 6:54 am The 'garbage girl' gets 'Green Hero' awardThe 'garbage girl' of the mountains will get a 'green' award at an environment film festival to be held in the Himachal Pradesh state capital next month, an event organiser said here today.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 6:49 am Seema Biswas is bored of serious rolesSeema Biswas is tired of always being taken seriously! After doing strong character based-roles in "Bandit Queen", "Khamoshi" and "Water", the talented actress wants to explore the lighter side of cinema.Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 6:32 am Freida in talks for 'Rise of the Apes'"Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto has been approached to star opposite James Franco in the prequel of "Planet of the Apes".Source: Entertainment News | 23 Jun 2010 | 6:14 am Prakash Jha's special gift for Vasundhara Raje and 70 MLAs For those 70 MLAs and Vasundhara Raje who have got themselves into serious trouble for watching a pirated DVD of Prakash Jha's Raajneeti in a luxury hotel in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Jha has a special gift coming up.
He will gift a legitimate DVD of the film to each of the MLAs when the DVD is officially released in two weeks' time.
"I hope they would finally see the difference between the grainy bootleg version of the film that they allegedly saw in Jaipur and a legally manufactured DVD of Raajneeti," says Jha a tad caustically.
However, the sizzling love-making scene between Arjun Rampal and Shruti Seth would be deleted from the DVD, since Prakash doesn't want our politicians to get "unnecessarily worked-up when there's so much to be done in building the nation."
On Tuesday, June 15, over 70 MLAs of the BJP allegedly watched the film on a spurious DVD projected on to a large screen.
Says the director, "Apparently, these MLAs couldn't tell the difference between a pirated DVD and legitimate DVD. It's a pity a politician of Vasundhara Raje's stature couldn't tell the difference between being on the right or wrong side of the law."
Jha says he would've happily arranged a special legitimate screening of Raajneeti for the MLAs.
Apparently, an FIR has been filed against the MLAs. But Prakash doesn't believe the law can be effective in a case of viewing a pirated DVD. "At the most, the police will visit the hotel where the MLAs allegedly viewed the DVD. There will be no evidence of their wrongdoing. The matter will end there."
But the director known for his socio-political exposes won't allow the matter to due down. Prakash Jha has more constructive plans for exposing the nexus between piracy and politics. In a political thriller that he plans, he intends to incorporate a sequence showing politicians enjoying the clandestine screening of a film. To add to the irony, the film that these politicians would be watching is Raajneeti.
Says our Jha, "It is very important for politicians to set the right example, especially the ones who are taken seriously like Mrs Vasundhara Raje. And we need to create an awareness of political responsibilities through cinema."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 23 Jun 2010 | 4:05 am "All directors I am working with currently are very loyal to Dharma" - KJo
Despite recession, the only independent filmmaking house which went on to helm a number of back to back projects was Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Despite the man himself directing only one film - My Name Is Khan - he went on to allocate number of first or second time directors to kick start numerous films.
Ayan Mukerji delivered a hit in Wake Up Sid, another debutant Rensil D'Silva wasn't as fortunate with Kurbaan while Tarun Mansukhani made good progress with his animation flick Koochie Koochie Hota Hai and is now getting ready to begin the shooting of Dostana 2. Meanwhile, Siddharth Malhotra has wrapped up We Are Family, remake of Stepmom, Punit Malhotra is all set for the release of I Hate LUV Storys and another newcomer Karan Malhotra has been entrusted with the responsibility of directing Agneepath remake.
With so much happening, one wonders if it indeed becomes difficult for Karan to hold the reins and work on half a dozen projects simultaneously?
"Believe me; it's not difficult at all. All of you have to do is follow a three point 'mantra' - 'Delegation', 'Outsourcing' and 'Trust'. Along with that, if you have the right vision and infrastructure in place, which we do have in Dharma Productions, it isn't difficult to crack it all", explains Karan, "That's the way you manage things and I have been fortunate enough to have a team with which it has become possible to helm number of projects at the same time".
Does he have a contract with all the new directors who kick start their career with his production house?
"Well, we start off with an understanding to make 2-3 films and then they can move on if it is mutually agreeable", says Karan, "More than any written contract, what is most important for me is the loyalty factor. Fortunately, all the directors with whom I am working currently are very loyal for Dharma. I do believe that loyalty is such a rare facet. You can't buy it; it has to come by itself."
Meanwhile, he is happy that for a young film like I Hate LUV Stoys, he had a young director like Punit Malhotra in charge. "The film is looking good because of the very fact that Imran and Sonam are young and they are working with a young director like Punit. This has resulted in a sense of youthfulness in the entire process of filmmaking."
No wonder, it is expected that the film would explore the untapped side of Imran and Sonam.
"The very fact that the two haven't come together earlier is something that works in the film's advantage", says Karan, "Their pairing is contributing a lot to this film because it has led to a lot of curiosity value. Both Imran and Sonam have done such a splendid job and they compliment each other exceedingly well."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 23 Jun 2010 | 3:55 am
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