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Veteran director Yash Chopra turns 79 today.
Ranked among the top commercial directors of Hindi cinema, Yash Chopra has been associated with more than 30 films in a career spanning over five decades.
Acknowledging Yash Chopra's birthday is family friend and director-producer Karan Johar.
"He is my mentor,my inspiration,a father figure...a true legend...happy birthday yash uncle....more power to you!!! Love you lots...." Karan Johar tweeted.
Among the first directors to present gorgeous locations such as Switzerland, Holland and Germany in his films, Yash Chopra's hits include Deewar, Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, Lamhe, Chandni, Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara.
Major honours received by Yash Chopra include the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Movie, four times each.
He has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.
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Katrina: No trouble on Ek Tha Tiger sets
(Rediff)
Recent reports suggested that there was union trouble for the unit of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger while shooting at an outdoor location in Dublin.
The film's heroine Katrina Kaif denies this. "This is the first time I am hearing of this. What trouble? Which workers' strike? We've been shooting here uninterrupted since we arrived. There's been absolutely no disturbance of any kind. In fact, the local people here are very supportive. They go out of their way to make us feel at home," she says.
The only sore point, if any, is that Katrina is shooting during the night.
"I am unable to keep in touch with anyone back home because I am asleep during the day," she says.
Yet, she tries to keep tabs on the collections of her last release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. "Imran (Khan), Ali (Zafar) and I had so much fun shooting it. It was one of the most enjoyable shootings of my life. We'd do a shot and then laugh over it for hours."
The idea of a Mere Brother… sequel has been put forward. If it materializes, Katrina is game for it.
Recent reports suggested that there was union trouble for the unit of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger while shooting at an outdoor location in Dublin.
The film's heroine Katrina Kaif denies this. "This is the first time I am hearing of this. What trouble? Which workers' strike? We've been shooting here uninterrupted since we arrived. There's been absolutely no disturbance of any kind. In fact, the local people here are very supportive. They go out of their way to make us feel at home," she says.
The only sore point, if any, is that Katrina is shooting during the night.
"I am unable to keep in touch with anyone back home because I am asleep during the day," she says.
Yet, she tries to keep tabs on the collections of her last release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. "Imran (Khan), Ali (Zafar) and I had so much fun shooting it. It was one of the most enjoyable shootings of my life. We'd do a shot and then laugh over it for hours."
The idea of a Mere Brother… sequel has been put forward. If it materializes, Katrina is game for it.
'Priyanka Chopra's cousin replaces Anushka Sharma'
(VICKEY LALWANI , Mumbai Mirror)
It seems that Anushka Sharma is no longer the blue-eyed girl of Yash Raj Films.
And it seems that Priyanka Chopra's cousin Parineeti has taken over. Parineeti, who features in Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl, was the latest YRF discovery. Initially, the industry was abuzz with speculation that Anushka would star opposite Boney Kapoor's son Arjun in Habib Faisal's next. But now we hear that Parineeti has been considered for the role.
A source told Mumbai Mirror, "YRF has decided that Parineeti is apt for the role. Habib Faisal is also very keen to work with Parineeti. Ditto for Aditya Chopra, who always takes most of the final decisions in YRF. An official announcement will be made in this regard very soon."
Before she was signed up for Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Parineeti used to work in the marketing section of YRF Films. However, Aditya Chopra felt she was actress material. "Parineeti is doing an excellent job in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. She has good acting abilities. She fits the role in Habib's film perfectly," added the source.
When contacted, the YRF spokesperson said, "Anushka was never an option as the role needs a new girl. No final decision has been taken yet. We shall make an announcement as soon as we finalise the cast."
It seems that Anushka Sharma is no longer the blue-eyed girl of Yash Raj Films.
And it seems that Priyanka Chopra's cousin Parineeti has taken over. Parineeti, who features in Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl, was the latest YRF discovery. Initially, the industry was abuzz with speculation that Anushka would star opposite Boney Kapoor's son Arjun in Habib Faisal's next. But now we hear that Parineeti has been considered for the role.
A source told Mumbai Mirror, "YRF has decided that Parineeti is apt for the role. Habib Faisal is also very keen to work with Parineeti. Ditto for Aditya Chopra, who always takes most of the final decisions in YRF. An official announcement will be made in this regard very soon."
Before she was signed up for Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Parineeti used to work in the marketing section of YRF Films. However, Aditya Chopra felt she was actress material. "Parineeti is doing an excellent job in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. She has good acting abilities. She fits the role in Habib's film perfectly," added the source.
When contacted, the YRF spokesperson said, "Anushka was never an option as the role needs a new girl. No final decision has been taken yet. We shall make an announcement as soon as we finalise the cast."
Katrina Kaif In Dhoom 3
(YRF)
After an extensive hunt for a new face for the leading lady for DHOOM:3, which included international aspirants as well, Yash Raj Films is now pleased to announce and confirm that Katrina Kaif will play this role.
The Director, Vijay Krishna Acharya (Victor), along with Aditya Chopra, has made this choice after considerable deliberations. When asked on the selection process, Victor said: “After almost a year of searching for a new face for DHOOM:3, we were still unable to find the perfect debutant to play the lead role. We even reached out to international talent but were still unable to find someone who stood out. Both Adi and I really wanted to be sure that the person we chose would be perfect for the role. Once we decided to go with a known face and not pursue the new-comer route, Katrina was the obvious choice for all of us. She is someone who we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. The first time pairing of Aamir with Katrina will also certainly add value.”
Produced by Aditya Chopra, DHOOM:3 is written and directed by Victor, who had also written DHOOM & DHOOM 2.
Apart from Aamir Khan, who plays the anti-hero in the film, both Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will continue in their now iconic roles of Jai Dixit and Ali.
The film will begin shooting end of this year and is slated for a 2012 Christmas release.
After an extensive hunt for a new face for the leading lady for DHOOM:3, which included international aspirants as well, Yash Raj Films is now pleased to announce and confirm that Katrina Kaif will play this role.
The Director, Vijay Krishna Acharya (Victor), along with Aditya Chopra, has made this choice after considerable deliberations. When asked on the selection process, Victor said: “After almost a year of searching for a new face for DHOOM:3, we were still unable to find the perfect debutant to play the lead role. We even reached out to international talent but were still unable to find someone who stood out. Both Adi and I really wanted to be sure that the person we chose would be perfect for the role. Once we decided to go with a known face and not pursue the new-comer route, Katrina was the obvious choice for all of us. She is someone who we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. The first time pairing of Aamir with Katrina will also certainly add value.”
Produced by Aditya Chopra, DHOOM:3 is written and directed by Victor, who had also written DHOOM & DHOOM 2.
Apart from Aamir Khan, who plays the anti-hero in the film, both Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will continue in their now iconic roles of Jai Dixit and Ali.
The film will begin shooting end of this year and is slated for a 2012 Christmas release.
Director Ali Zafar to assist Kabir Khan in 'Ek Tha Tiger'
(Mid - Day)
The director of the film, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Ali Zafar is off to Dublin to assist Kabir Khan in his film, Ek Tha Tiger.
As the second unit director Ali will be supervising the action sequences.
Ali shares a special bond with Kabir, who he assisted in New York and instead of working on his next he thought it was better idea to join Kabir's team and learn a few more things. Impressive.
Check Out the Unique Making of “Dheaon Dheaon” – Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge
( By BollySpice Editors)
Y-Films’ Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge is taking its being ‘India’s first Facebook love story’ very seriously and has now tapped into a host of internet biggies to promote its film in an innovative way. Kickstarting the action is one of India’s coolest online influencers, VJ & DJ, Nikhil Chinapa – to host a very twisted version of a ‘Making of’. Versus the regular questions about characters, etc. Chinapa quizzes the gang on their weirdest online habits, social media cock-ups and more.
First off the block is a hilarious take on the song ‘Dheaon Dheaon’ – a mad koothu-hip-hop fusion track from the film. ‘Dheaon Dheaon’ has been scored by Raghu Dixit, one of the country’s most talented indie musicians, and sung by Vishal Dadlani and Aditi Singh Sharma, featuring rap by Machas with Attitude.
So, if you’re liking the lip lockings and grooving to the hip-hoppings, check out how this track was made.
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge is a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of social networking. The film tells the story of two losers, Vishal & Preity who fake their identities online to woo two really hot people, Malvika & Rahul. Little do they know that the person they totally hate in real life is the same person, they’ve fallen in love with online. Making ‘MFK’, this season’s most screwed up love story.
The film marks the debut of four very talented actors, Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, Tara D’Souza & Nishant Dahiya besides director, Nupur Asthana who was previously known for hugely popular cult TV shows like Hip Hip Hurray & Mahi Way and of course, Raghu Dixit.
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge… Fake It, if you can’t Make It! In cinemas, October 14th 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=F8Qy_mcFhg8
Y-Films’ Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge is taking its being ‘India’s first Facebook love story’ very seriously and has now tapped into a host of internet biggies to promote its film in an innovative way. Kickstarting the action is one of India’s coolest online influencers, VJ & DJ, Nikhil Chinapa – to host a very twisted version of a ‘Making of’. Versus the regular questions about characters, etc. Chinapa quizzes the gang on their weirdest online habits, social media cock-ups and more.
First off the block is a hilarious take on the song ‘Dheaon Dheaon’ – a mad koothu-hip-hop fusion track from the film. ‘Dheaon Dheaon’ has been scored by Raghu Dixit, one of the country’s most talented indie musicians, and sung by Vishal Dadlani and Aditi Singh Sharma, featuring rap by Machas with Attitude.
So, if you’re liking the lip lockings and grooving to the hip-hoppings, check out how this track was made.
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge is a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of social networking. The film tells the story of two losers, Vishal & Preity who fake their identities online to woo two really hot people, Malvika & Rahul. Little do they know that the person they totally hate in real life is the same person, they’ve fallen in love with online. Making ‘MFK’, this season’s most screwed up love story.
The film marks the debut of four very talented actors, Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, Tara D’Souza & Nishant Dahiya besides director, Nupur Asthana who was previously known for hugely popular cult TV shows like Hip Hip Hurray & Mahi Way and of course, Raghu Dixit.
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge… Fake It, if you can’t Make It! In cinemas, October 14th 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=F8Qy_mcFhg8
Pritam chooses Dhoom 3 over Ek Tha Tiger
(By Bollywood Hungama News Network)
Music director Pritam Chakraborty was supposed to compose the music for Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger, both YRF films. But since the music of both the films needed to be composed simultaneously, it was difficult for Pritam to work on both the projects at the same time.
Besides, Pritam has a line up of other movies like Players, Tezz, Barfee, Race 2, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 and Jannat 2, so it was difficult for him to compose both Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger at the same time. Hence, he requested producer Aditya Chopra to excuse him from one of the films.
Since Pritam has worked on the Dhoom franchise from the beginning, Aditya Chopra told him to work on Dhoom 3 and leave Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam also agreed with Aditya's decision.
YRF has now roped in music director Sohail Sen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Sohail Sen was the music director of YRF's recent release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Aditya Chopra was really impressed with his work and asked him to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger and he gladly agreed to do so.
There is no animosity between Pritam and Sohail. In fact Pritam was really happy that Sohail has been chosen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam said, "I really like Sohail's music and wish him all the best with Ek Tha Tiger."
Music director Pritam Chakraborty was supposed to compose the music for Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger, both YRF films. But since the music of both the films needed to be composed simultaneously, it was difficult for Pritam to work on both the projects at the same time.
Besides, Pritam has a line up of other movies like Players, Tezz, Barfee, Race 2, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 and Jannat 2, so it was difficult for him to compose both Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger at the same time. Hence, he requested producer Aditya Chopra to excuse him from one of the films.
Since Pritam has worked on the Dhoom franchise from the beginning, Aditya Chopra told him to work on Dhoom 3 and leave Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam also agreed with Aditya's decision.
YRF has now roped in music director Sohail Sen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Sohail Sen was the music director of YRF's recent release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Aditya Chopra was really impressed with his work and asked him to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger and he gladly agreed to do so.
There is no animosity between Pritam and Sohail. In fact Pritam was really happy that Sohail has been chosen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam said, "I really like Sohail's music and wish him all the best with Ek Tha Tiger."
Check Out: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif on sets of Ek Tha Tiger
(By Bollywood Hungama News Network)
After the success of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Katrina Kaif has started shooting for another YRF production Ek Tha Tiger with Salman Khan. This is Katrina's third film with YRF banner and Salman's first. Ek Tha Tiger is directed by Kabir Khan, who earlier made Kabul Express and New York for YRF.
Katrina and Salman were spotted shooting for the film at Trinity College, Dublin. Bollywood Hungama brings you a few stills of the actors on the sets of this Kabir Khan film.
Katrina and Salman were spotted shooting for the film at Trinity College, Dublin. Bollywood Hungama brings you a few stills of the actors on the sets of this Kabir Khan film.
Anushka Sharma, Boney Kapoor's son in YRF next
Ranveer Singh admitted on a recent television chat show that he missed Anushka Sharma 'a lot'. And also, that they have now 'drifted apart'.
With Anushka moving towards Boney and Mona Kapoor's son Arjun, the drift was inevitable. In fact, after Mumbai Mirror reported on August 26, how Arjun and Anushka were caught in a city multiplex enjoying each other's company, the young couple have been spotted painting the town red time and again.
Now, Yash Raj Films has decided to cash in on their off-screen chemistry. The production house has decided to launch a film with Arjun and Anushka in the lead roles to be directed by Do Dooni Chaar director Habib Faisal.
(VICKEY LALWANI, Mumbai Mirror)
With Anushka moving towards Boney and Mona Kapoor's son Arjun, the drift was inevitable. In fact, after Mumbai Mirror reported on August 26, how Arjun and Anushka were caught in a city multiplex enjoying each other's company, the young couple have been spotted painting the town red time and again.
Now, Yash Raj Films has decided to cash in on their off-screen chemistry. The production house has decided to launch a film with Arjun and Anushka in the lead roles to be directed by Do Dooni Chaar director Habib Faisal.
(VICKEY LALWANI, Mumbai Mirror)
In pics: ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’ starcast in Jaipur
The starcast of the eagerly awaited film ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’ visited Dainik Bhaskar’s Jaipur office on Friday.
Lead actors of the film-Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan, Ali Zafar and director Ali Abbas Zafar
interacted with Bhaskar readers during their visit and shared some interesting stories concerning their experience while working in the film, which scheduled hit the theatres on September 9.
Katrina Kaif pointed out that the USP of ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’ is its humour quotient.
Responding to a question from a Bhaskar reader, Imran Khan said when he first saw the script he felt it was an old fashioned story.
“I gave the script to my mom to read. The next day she called me up and said it was a hilarious script. You must do the movie,” said Imran.
Katrina said she knew director Abbas Ali Zafar from the time she worked in ‘New York’. Abbas was the assistant director of that film.
“Abbas offered me a completely different script. I liked the story as it did not portray the lead actress as Bollywood’s typical heroine,” she said.
‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’ will be the second Bollywood movie for Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar, who was first seen in ‘Tere Bin Laden’.
Katrina Kaif and Imran Kaif at Bhaskar's Jaipur office.
Katrina responding to questions from Bhaskar readers.
Katrina believes humuor of the film is its USP.
Katrina happy not to get that typical Bollywood heroine role.
The starcast of Mere Brother ki Dulhan.
Ali Zafar will be seen in his second Bollywood film after Tere Bin Laden.
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