DHOOM:3 IS LOOKING FOR A NEW FACE!

After months of speculation, it's official – yash raj films is looking for a fresh face for its female lead role in DHOOM:3!

Aditya Chopra and Director Vijay Krishna Acharya is keen to cast a totally new face to play the female lead role in the movie.

And the hunt is on!

DHOOM:3, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra, stars Aamir Khan along with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra playing their iconic roles of Jai Dixit and Ali. The music will be composed by Pritam.

The film starts shooting end-2011 and is slated for a 2012 Christmas release worldwide.

(YRF)

Shahid Kapoor back in Yash Raj clan

Shahid Kapoor is back in the Yash Raj clan. He was earlier seen in films such as Badmaash Company which did average business and the flop Dil Bole Hadippa! for the leading banner in B-town. With the script being finalised, Shahid has been given the role already.

However, he has been given the choice of the director and he is considering various options including his daddy dear Pankaj Kapur, who is currently helming his film Mausam. The final scripting will only be completed when the director will be chosen for the project.

(Mail Today)

John - Ranbir in YRF’s next

The actor has been signed for Shimit Amin's next which also stars Ranbir in lead role.

John Abraham is on a film signing spree. Abbas Mastaan's Race 2, Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 2, Karan Johar's Dostana 2, Rohan Sippy's Happy Birthday and Eros' Desi Boys... Johnny boy's hands and schedule sheets are full!

And now, the actor who is busy completing Vipul Shah's Force has been signed by Yash Raj Films for their next venture.

According to an industry source, John has read the script and given his consent to do the film. This film will be directed by Shimit Amin of 'Chak De' fame. Interestingly, John will share screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, who is also part of this untitled film.

The other star cast of the film hasn't been finalized yet. This film will go on floors by end of this year. It can be recalled that before this, John has done films like Dhoom, Kabul Express and New York under the same banner.

(Reshma Kelkar Dabholkar, TNN)
(TOI)

Katrina wants to outdo Sheila

Katrina Kaif is "trying her best" to outdo her last item number. This one won't be raunchy or the remake of a classic. Will it hit the bullseye, even so? Sheila Ki Jawani is passe. Katrina Kaif is reinventing herself for an item number for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Picture if you will, something of the ilk of Madhuri Dixit's Ek Do Teen from Tezaab.

Now think of Kat in a similar tapori-type track, drawing ceetees from the front-benchers.

Says Katrina, "Yes, I am shooting a full-on tapori number. It's earthy and sensuous not suggestive. I'm supposed to be dancing at a roadside dhaba."

So what happens to Sheila? Katrina shrugs, "That's become the new benchmark for all my dance numbers. I was told to better Sheila Ki Jawani. And I'm trying my best."

The actress is quietly shooting for the item number at Yash Raj Studios. Onlookers say she's sporting a hot new look.

Sohail Sen has composed the music. The brief that producer Aditya Chopra gave him was simple: Keep it original. Go "beyond Sheila".

Says a source, "It isn't so much about one-upmanship over Kat's last calling card as much as it is to living up to (if not exceeding) the expectations audiences would have from an item number featuring the actress)."

FACT: Bosco (of the Bosco-Ceasar duo), who also did Deepika Padukone's Mit Jaaye Gham will choreograph the Kat track. Adi has told him to avoid raunchy, bawdy or suggestive steps.

Right here, right now
Apparently, Kat broke into a jig right there and then in Adi Chopra's office when she heard the track. The shy producer was amused and pleasantly embarrassed.

Ali Zafar to do a cameo in 'Luv Ka The End'

Actor/singer plays himself -- a popular crooner -- in the film

Ali Zafar has done a special appearance in Yash Raj Films' Luv Ka The End. The Pakistani singer turned actor was roped in at the last minute.

Ali is set to play a singing star and will appear during the climax of the film in a song titled Fun, Fun Funaa.
A source reveals, "He plays the character of Freddie Kapoor who's a famous singer, song writer and model.

His inclusion was an attempt to give the film more glamour and also add in an extra up tempo number."

Youth connect
The film's director Bumpy was keen on having the Tere Bin Laden actor in his film.

"Ali has a connect with the youth which will work for the film. Since both the leads Shraddha Kapoor and Taaha Shah are newcomers, it would help to have some one who's already a known face."

(Mid - Day)

Salman, Katrina back together!

Finally, after much speculation over who the leading lady will be in Kabir Khan's directorial next with Salman in the lead, Katrina Kaif has officially landed the role.

Salman Khan who had a few objections to Kat being in the film (Mumbai Mirror, March 29) has automatically resolved the same. A source close to the film confirmed, "Katrina and Salman are still very good friends. There is no animosity now."

Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra were also being considered for the role. "But obviously, the role suits Katrina better. Moreover, having worked with Kabir Khan, she is Kabir's favourite; they share a very good equation," added the source.

All said and done, this year seems to be turning out really well for the Kaif girl. She now has a film with not just Salman in his post Dabangg glory but also with Shah Rukh to be directed by none other than Yash Chopra himself.

Katrina remained unavailable for comment when contacted.

(Mumbai Mirror)

“MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN” all set for 9th September release

Yash Raj Films' Mere Brother ki Dulhan, which completes its shooting schedule soon, is slated to release in theatres worldwide on 9th September 2011.

Starring Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar in lead roles, the film is written and directed by debutant Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra.

Mere Brother ki Dulhan is a musical romantic comedy set amongst upper middle class families in North India. A topsy-turvy story which takes you on a fun-filled ride of humour and romance, where Imran falls in love with his brother's dulhan!

The film has already generated a lot of interest and is one of the most anticipated movies this year.

And there's a lot more to come!


(YRF)

Ride Yash Chopra train in Switzerland

Ever thought of reliving the time Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol spent together while shooting the song Zara sa jhoom loon… in a Swiss train from the film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). Now, Bollywood fans can actually go that distance and not return disappointed.

Jungfra u Railways in Switzerland recently inaugurated a train named after the Bollywood veteran Yash Chopra. Complete with his signature and name on a signboard, the train was launched by the filmmaker in the presence of Jungfrau Railways CEO Urs Kessler in Switzerland on Friday.

Popular songs such as Tu mere saamne… from Darr with Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla and Zara sa jhoom loon… from DDLJ were shot on Jungfrau Railways’ trains. Not many know that Chopra’s first visited Switzerland in 1984 to shoot his film, Faasle. However, the last Yash Raj Films production to be shot in Switzerland was Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), directed by Siddharth Anand.

Not just that, a deluxe suite of the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel too has been named after Chopra. Parts of the song, Naa jaane mere dil ko…, which were passed off as being shot in London in DDLJ, were actually located near this hotel. “It’s a historical and emotional moment. These felicitations aren’t just for me, but for my industry and, my country, India,” says Chopra, who was also honoured with the Ambassador of Interlaken award, making him its first recipient.

Chopra, who is often credited for showcasing Switzerland in his films, feels his romance with the country is still going strong. “Generally people try to fleece filmmakers when they go to shoot a film abroad. But here, authorities are genuinely interested in helping you,” he says, before recalling an incident where a traffic policeman actually diverted traffic to accommodate the shoot. “I was nervous because I had to wrap up the shot that day itself. I was quite surprised that the traffic policeman agreed to divert the traffic.”

(Prashant Singh, Hindustan Times)

Deepika in, Kat out for Salman?

As Deepika Padukone loses Ranbir Kapoor to Katrina Kaif, looks like she may now take revenge by stepping into Katrina's shoes. Buzz has it that Deepika is all set to act opposite to Salman Khan in a Yash Raj Films venture. Aditya Chopra wanted to cast A-list star opposite Salman Khan in the film. And the list for the lead heroine included Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. But later the list was cut down to Katrina and Deepika.

(IndianExpress)

YRF's Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl goes on floors in Delhi

Yash Raj Films' Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl has gone on floors in Delhi.

The movie stars Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, Dipannita Sharma and Aditi Sharma.

On the first day of shoot, Ranveer was spotted taking Parineeti Chopra for a ride on the roads of Delhi.

Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl is a fun-filled 'rom-con' where a smooth and charming conman, Ricky Bahl, cons girls for a living but finally meets his match.

The movie is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Maneesh Sharma (Band Bajaa Baaraat). It is slated to release on 9 December, 2011.

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Shenaz pens a YRF film

VJ-turned actress Shenaz Treasurywala is a multifaceted person. After trying her hands in modelling and acting, the girl has now turned a screenplay and dialogue writer.

She penned down the screenplay and dialogue for Yash Raj's youth film Luv Ka The End. This is her first film as a screenplay writer.

A friend of Shenaz revealed, " Yash Raj Films commissioned her to write it after reading another screenplay that she had written about earlier.

(TOI)

Katrina shoots at the Taj for MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN

Yash Raj Films' MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN has been in news for a while now. Starring Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan and Pakistani pop star Ali Zafar, nothing much has been heard about the film recently. But as always here is the latest at your favourite portal!

As per our Agra based sources, the unit of MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN is presently in the Taj city and is expected to shoot today inside the Taj Mahal premises. One wedding sequence has already been canned at the Dussehra Ghat and now, Katrina Kaif, along with many foreigners will feature in today's shoot, where by they will be demonstrating and shouting the slogan, 'Save Taj, No Pollution'.

The shooting is expected to continue at Mehtab Bagh, and later on Katrina Kaif is expected to return to Jaypee Palace, where she is staying!

(Glamsham)

First look - Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun Kapoor in and as ‘Virus Diwan’

Till now he was generally seen in parties and events, now be ready to watch this dashing young Kapoor lad in Yash Raj Film’s new youth films studio Y-Films production Virus Diwan. Boney Kapoor’ son Arjun Kapoor gears up for his Bollywood debut

As the name suggests the movie is about a techie who is quite a pro is hacking. So can we expect Boney Kapoor’s son to do an Ankit Fadia on big screen? With the tagline that reads ‘Enter. Infect. Escape’, the movie is a tech-based caper, a story of India’s youngest and most twisted hacker.

The Kapoor family is super excited about Arjun’s debut. His mother Mona Kapoor and sister Anshula are on seventh heaven. His cousin Rhea Kapoor congratulates him on Twitter and writes, “So happy for my brother arjun. A new journey begins”. Aunt Maheep Kapoor tweets - “My nephew Arjun kapoor ! So so happy for him :)”

From very young age Arjun has been a cinema lover and used to accompany his dad Boney Kapoor to studios. In order to get the hang of the creative side of filmmaking, he joined Karan Johar’s production as an assistant director to Nikhil Advani in Kal Ho Na Ho. Like his cousin Sonam Kapoor he too has worked hard to get a lean body. Arjun is quite close to Salman Khan and the star has also guided the young boy with fitness tips.

Catch the first look of Arjun Kapoor in and as Virus Diwan here:


(Apunkachoice)

Yash Raj Films' new banner to launch seven actors in 3 movies

Yash Raj Films' new youth films studio - Y-Films - will launch seven new faces in three movies in 2011.

Keeping with its vision of being a platform for new talent, Y-Films also showcased the fresh crop of directors and stars of the three films.

Yash Raj Films vice chairman Aditya Chopra said, "The youngest country in the world. Housing the largest movie going audience in the world. Youth! Its a segment that's not just too big - but too important - to ignore. Y-Films continues YRF's trend of breaking new genres. With a laser-sharp focus on youth, we hope to create a brand of cinema that will capture the hearts & imaginations of this elusive bunch and rock their world. Here's to a new revolution - that begins with 2 fingers!"

As was earlier reported by Businessofcinema.com, Y-Films is headed by Ashish Patil, formerly head of MTV India. Patil adds, "Y-Films promise to deliver kick ass films of the youth, by the youth, for the youth. And be a platform for new talent – both on screen and behind the scenes – who will challenge, break and set new rules of story telling. Get ready to spread the Y-rus!"

The first movie under the new banner will be Luv ka The End, which is directed by Bumpy. It stars Shraddha Kapoor and introduces Taaha Shah. The movie has music by Ram Sampath and is slated for release on 6 May.

The second film is a rom-com against the backdrop of social networking is interestingly titled Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge. This will be a cheesy take off on one of YRF's earlier films - Mujhse Dosti Karoge starring Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherji. It may be recalled that Businessofcinema.com was the first to report that this movie will be directed by Nupur Asthana. Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge will introduce four new faces namely Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, Nishant Dahiya and Tara D'Souza. The movie will also mark the debut of Bollywood desi folk-rocker Raghu Dixit as composer.

The third film will be a tech-based caper, which is the story of India’s youngest and most twisted hacker titled Virus Diwan. With a tagline that reads "Enter. Infect. Escape," it will mark the debut

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YRF launches new youth film studio Y-Films

Yash Raj Films Thursday launched a new youth film studio Y-Films, which would showcase a fresh crop of directors and stars.

"Y-Films promises to deliver kick ass films of the youth, by the youth, for the youth and be the platform for new talent, both on screen and behind the scenes, who will challenge, change, break and set new rules of story telling," Ashish Patil, head of Y-Films said at the launch.

Y-Films is ready with three films - " Luv Ka The End" and " Virus Diwan" directed by Bumpy and "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge" directed by Nupur Asthana".

Y-Films would come up with unconventional marketing strategies to promote their films.

"There are very aggressive digital strategies where lots of digital partners would come to play to help us. That's a challenge to the marketing process that was happening in the past. There was a template. By design Y-Films would burn those templates. All the things that we are going to do around marketing films would be pretty fresh," said Patil.

Creatively it would be completely independent of Yash Raj Films, claimed Patil.

"The only thing that we are tapping into as far the mother ship Yash Raj Films is concerned is production and distribution. Creatively its a completely new world. That's what is wonderful working with Adi ( Aditya Chopra) and Yashji," said Patil.

The first film "Luv ka The End" is slated to release May 6.

(TOI) (IANS)