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Aamir Khan in YRF's show Rishta.com

Media reports suggest that Aamir Khan is, after all, doing Yash Raj Films' reality show Rishta.com. As the title suggests, the show is about matchmaking.

The other big stars to make an appearance on the show are Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Uday Chopra, Ritesh Deshmukh and Tabu.

But reportedly, Yash Raj wants Aamir Khan to make what it calls the grand entry on the show. Surprising, considering until now it was Shah Rukh Khan who was the studio's blue-eyed boy!

(Buzz 18)

Yash Chopra to receive FIAPF Award for outstanding achievement

Producer, director Yash Chopra was awarded the FIAPF Award for outstanding achievement in film making at the annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the regionís highest accolade in films. The awards were announced last year on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, on 11November, 2008, amidst more than 700 film industry luminaries from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the United States.

FIAPF director general Benoit Ginisty, has flown into Mumbai to honour Chopra who unfortunately could not attend the award ceremony last year. The felicitation ceremony will take place tonight at the esteemed Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) Film Festival.

The FIAPF-FÈdÈration Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) based in Paris, created in 1933, is an organization composed with 31 member associations from 25 of the leading audiovisual production countries. FIAPF is also in charge of supervising international film festivals, including some of the world's most important ones.

The film awards was started by the State Government of Queensland in association with CNN International, UNESCO and the International Federation of Film Producers Associations with a motive to recognize movies that present the flavour of the culture of the countries in which they are made as well as to appreciate the excellence in the craft of film making.

At the award ceremony last year, FIAPF president AndrÈs Vincente Gomez, described Chopra as "a legend in Hindi cinema who has played a seminal role in making Indian films more popular the world over."

(Business of Cinema)

NOW Shahid does a double role for YRF

Shahid Kapoor received a lot of appreciation for his double role in Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey. And now the star is all set to repeat his twin impact for Yash Raj Films' yet untitled venture.

Kapoor who played the characters of identical twins Guddu and Charlie in Kaminey will be seen playing two separate characters from two different phases of life for YRF's film directed by Parmeet Sethi.

Parmeet Sethi who also happens to be YRF's favourite Archana Puran Singh's husband was a part of the extremely successful YRF film Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.

A source from the film unit informed us, "Shahid Kapoor will be donning two different characters for YRF's next untitled venture. The backdrop of the film is very different. While one phase begins in the US the other will be based in Mumbai. Shahid has already got a new look for the film. The change in his character will be visible in his styling and behaviour. Shahid has been paired opposite the Rab Ne... girl Anushka Sharma."

The unit recently shot for a month in Philadelphia and have now returned to Mumbai. After finishing the Mumbai schedule, the team will move to Bangkok for a brief schedule. Shahid and Anushka have already shot for several portions of the film in Mumbai including a pub scene at a popular nightspot in the city.

(Buzz 18)

Aamir Khan tipped to debut on television soon

Having seen the two Khans – Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, woo the audience with their wit and charm as hosts on Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain and Dus Ka Dum respectively, the nation was just craving for Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan. And now the buzz is that Aamir will soon make his television debut as a host on Yash Raj’s non-fiction show to air on Sony.

Informs a source closely associated with the show, “It has been discussed often that it’s about time that Aamir Khan make his debut on television. Now it is heard that the superstar will be marking the beginning of his innings on television with Yash Raj’s non-fiction show. Khan will be hosting the show. The show will have celebrity faces who will live the lives of deprived and poor commoners. They will earn for them by doing the same work that the commoner does for a living and will eventually get one of their many wishes fulfilled. Kabir Khan’s Camera Art is the Line producer of the show. The shoot of the same will commence in December.”

“Yash Raj has booked the prime-time slot with Sony and will air its shows at the same slot. This is one of the many shows that Yash Raj is making for the channel. The production house will also make shows based on international shows like Lost, Heroes and 24”, concludes our source.

We sent a text message to Kabir Khan who replied, “We will soon have a press announcement when everything is confirmed. Before that it’s all speculation.”

Rafiq Gangjee, Vice President - Marketing & Communications, Yash Raj Productions, said that the news isn’t true.

We also sent a text message to Danish Khan, Marketing Head Sony Entertainment Television, and Aamir Khan, but they both didn’t reply.

This one’s worth all the speculation. Keep watching this space to know more.

Also Read : Rakesh Bapat and Shruti Seth in Yash Raj’s TV venture

(Telly Chakkar)

Karan Johar returns to TV

Karan Johar a Yash Raj loyalist will follow the Big Daddy of films as YRF makes its way to the small screen. Karan is no newbie to TV as he has hosted many a show on the small screen and once again Karan returns as host for a Yash Raj reality show on Sony.

Yash Raj films which is making its foray into television is all set to produce some fiction and non- fiction shows for Sony TV. Tellychakkar has been giving you regular updates about all their shows.

The latest we have heard is that Yash Raj’s new reality show called Mera Sabse Bada Fan Banega Mera Hero is lined up for Sony TV. It is claimed that this show will be one of the biggest shows ever seen on television.

A source says, “When Yash Raj came up with the idea of this show it was decided that Karan Johar would be part of the show. And as soon as Karan was offered the show he agreed immediately”.

All that is known is that the show will have 26 known names of Bollywood but the concept of the show is still not clear. It is believed that the show will focus on weird fans of Bollywood actors and actress who will be contestants in the show. Kabir Khan’s Camera Art is the line producer of the show.

Rafiq Gangjee, Vice President- Marketing and Communications, Yash Raj Productions said, “Yes, Karan is hosting a reality show for Yash Raj and the promos of the show are currently on air. The show is all about what Karan is saying in the promos and it promises to be one of the most entertaining shows ever seen.”
We also contacted Danish Khan, Marketing Head of Sony but he remained unavailable.

There are promos currently on air where Karan is asking people to come for the auditions which begin from November 1. The shooting of the show is expected to start by the end of November.

(Telly Chakkar)

Knock Knock...Salesman Ranbir Kapoor arrived!



Everyone who has been waiting with bated breath to have a glimpse of the Salesman of the year Ranbir Kapoor...oops ROCKET SINGH can heave a sigh of relief. As the long wait is finally over and Salesman ROCKET SINGH is at your doorstep!

Well the makers have unveiled the first look poster of their upcoming film ROCKET SINGH - SALESMAN OF THE YEAR, where one can see Ranbir Kapoor in the garb of Salesman. Carrying that cheerful smile on the face and flaunting a positive attitude in the body language, Ranbir approaches in a pucca Salesman style.

Ranbir shows his visiting card, which reads - Yash Chopra presents ROCKET SINGH - SALESMAN OF THE YEAR. Directed by Shimit Amin the film is produced by Aditya Chopra and written by Jaideep Sahni. Starring debutante Shahzahn Padamsee alongside ROCKET SINGH is all set to release on 11th December 2009.

(Glamsham)

Ranbir in Aditya Chopra's Next ?

Filmmaker Aditya Chopra who worked with SRK in all his directorial ventures - Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, has roped in Ranbir Kapoor for his forthcoming film. Apparently Shah Rukh Khan's date diary is full for two years.

It would be the third Yash Raj movie for Kapoor junior. He has worked in YRF's Bachna Ae Haseeno and upcoming Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year.

It seems, Aditya wants to re-create the magic of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge. That's why he's making a bubbly love story this time and Ranbir fits the bill.

(HT)

Rani: I have a very special relationship with Adi



In an interview to Star Week, Rani Mukerji breaks her silence on many taboo subjects. For the first time, the actress talks about her relationship with Adi, the speculation about her marriage and being Yash Raj Film's fav actress. Read on...

On Adi: I have a very special relationship with Adi. He's a person who I absolutely admire and respect. He always had faith in me since the beginning. He was the one who spotted me in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat and recommended me to Karan for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He and Shah Rukh were instrumental in changing Karan's mind about me. Karan didn't think I was hip enough for the role. It's very easy for people to make assumptions, But it doesn't bother me because I am enjoying my work. I'm in a very happy state of mind right now. My film has done well; my family is here; my friends have appreciated my work.


On being an Yash Raj films' fav actress: Coincidentally, all the roles I've done in the recent past have come from the same banner. I would've done those films had anyone else offered them to me too. Of course, I have a comfort factor with Yash Raj. I've done 12 films with them. That comfort factor lies with Dharma Productions (Karan Johar) and Red Chillies (SRK) as well. You often see many actors working with only certain directors. Actors like Hrithik, Shah Rukh, and Akshay have done a lot of films with people they are close to. But they're never questioned over their decisions. A woman is always scrutinised for her it. But it's okay. I'm not minding the movies I am doing with Yash Raj. It doesn't bother me what people say.

On Marriage: When I have to get married, I am going to tell people about it. It's ridiculous to think that I'm the kind of person who'd want to hide her marriage. I don't come from a family like that. Just because I am an actress, I don't have to hide my marriage.

(Mid - Day)

Also Read : Old Stories on Adi - Rani Relationship

Shahzaan is just crazy about kiss with Ranbir



Actress Shazahn Padamsee just can't stop talking about her kiss with Ranbir Kapoor. The actress is just in awe of Ranbir Kapoor. She is very excited as this was her first on scren kiss.

And why should she not be. A girl getting a chance to kiss the sexy heartthorob our very own towel boy who makes girls go weak in their knees is just something you would love to shout out to world.

The kiss was shooted for their upcoming ‘Rocket Singh’ which is directed by Shimit Amin’.

The scene is not an integral part of the film but only a dream sequence. Ranbir kiss Shazahn in his dream.
According to a source, "Shazahn and Ranbir have amazing chemistry in the film. In fact, she even casually admitted on the sets how she has a crush on Ranbir.

After the shoot got over, Shazahn was seen talking on the phone telling friends how she had kissed Ranbir."

Ranbir is a real charmer, Bipasha has herself said that Ranbir is a real sexy youth icon. Deepika has to work up her charms on Ranbir so that nobody else can charm away her sexy charmer.

(Indiainfo)

Yash Raj casts Neil & Deepika in Pradeep Sarkar's film

Yash Raj Films has cast Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone in their next film, which will be directed by Pradeep Sarkar.

Produced by Aditya Chopra, the love story is set in the gritty streets of Mumbai.

The movie is slated to go on floor this December and is scheduled for a 2010 release.

Sarkar has directed Laaga Chunari Mein Daag under the YRF banner. His first film as director was Parineeta, which was produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

(BusinessofCinema)

Yash Raj Films to distribute ALL THE BEST Overseas

Yash Raj Films is delighted to announce that it will distribute Ajay Devgan Films' ALL THE BEST - Fun Begins... in the International market.

Having teamed up with only the best in the business and distributing some landmark films through its Worldwide Distribution network, YRF continues its quest for quality entertainment by hand picking nothing but the best movies from prestigious banners. This time Yash Raj Films has teamed up with Ajay Devgan Ffilms to distribute their latest production and the much awaited star-studded extravaganza - ALL THE BEST - Fun Begins!!!

With a star cast of Ajay Devgan, Bipasha Basu, Fardeen Khan, Mugdha Godse and Sanjay Dutt, - it doesn't get much bigger than that - the film is directed by Rohit Shetty - renowned for his thrilling action sequences and rib tickling comedy, the master of entertainment is back!!!

With a chartbusting music score by Pritam, the film goes through an array of awkward but hilarious situations involving Prem Chopra (Ajay Devgan) - a wannabe CA expert, Jahnvi Chopra (Bipasha Basu) - the beautiful wife, Veer Kapoor (Fardeen Khan) - an upcoming singer who depends on his brother for pocket money, Vidya (Mugdha Godse) - Veer's girlfriend and Dharma Kapoor (Sanjay Dutt) - Veer's millionaire brother - you can expect nothing but a roller coaster ride FUN and Frolics!!!

ALL THE BEST - Fun Begins... definitely promises its audience a perfect blend of action, comedy with a strong dose of Fun and is ready to light the screens worldwide this Diwali, so don't miss this star studded ''Phataka'' on October 16th.

(Glamsham)

YRF to enter television production

Films have always been dominated by the mega production house Yash Raj Films over the past few decades. Now however, the small screen has emerged as a sure shot crowd puller with a multitude of soaps releasing.

YRF has now decided to enter into TV fictional and non-fictional content production with an agreement with Sony TV.

"Yash Raj Films is working on several TV show formats all of which are currently in various stages of production. We will be making a detailed announcement of the shows and related information at the appropriate time. In the meanwhile, we are happy to endorse our exclusive content deal with SONY Entertainment Television (Multi Screen Media Private Limited) and we look forward to a mutually beneficial association," says Rafiq Gangjee, Vice President-Marketing and Communications.