Found: Aditya Chopra's filmi hideout

Aditya Chopra probably spends each one of his waking second at the Yash Raj Studios office in Andheri. But come Friday, and the man has to watch the week's biggest release - first day, first show.

That has been the ritual in Bollyland until recently. A few months back, Adi Chopra disappeared from the face of every city multiplex. This left the industry wondering where the man was watching the week's releases.

Mumbai Mirror has however, found out his secret Friday hideout. Tired of the paparazzi, Adi, it seems has shifted his Friday rituals to a single screen theatre in Juhu from a multiplex.

A source informed us, "As long as we can remember, Aditya Chopra has been watching films first day, first show. He loves to watch audience's reaction to the film at various stages.

This inspires him to write his own scripts. Some time back, a photographer had caught him exiting a city multiplex. This has made Adi really cautious about going out. He doesn't like being clicked by shutterbugs."

"Consequently, it has become really difficult for Adi to go to a multiplex to watch a film. His face has now become recognisable. And invariably at every multiplex, the photographers swarm in. That is exactly why Adi has devised this new plan. he has been watching all the films in a single screen theatre next to his place - Chandan Talkies in Juhu," added the source.

"In fact Adi will be watching Bodyguard at Chandan on the very first day," revealed the source.

"Yes Adi is going to watch Bodyguard at Chandan with his close friend Anurag Singh, who had directed Dil Bole Hadippa," revealed a source close to Chopra.

(Kunal M Shah, Mumbai Mirror)

Rani’s too busy to tie the knot

Will she or won’t she? Rani Mukherji’s marriage to Aditya Chopra has been much speculated and written about. Now the buzz is that the much-awaited wedding is not likely to happen for another two years.

The rumours about her marriage started floating right from day one of their relationship. “It is a well-established fact that she is seeing Adi. That is not a secret anyway,” says our source.

But the big wedding has been pushed to a later date. “Rani isn’t getting married for the next two years. I can assure you that. Her schedule is choc-a-bloc with dates with multiple projects. To begin with, she will start shooting for Anurag Kashyap’s film during Diwali. And there are other films that she is considering,” says Rani’s official spokesperson from Yash Raj Films.

After the success of No One Killed Jessica, Rani is back in business, she wants to reclaim her queen bee status. “Rani has struggled and worked very hard to get here. Yes, she wants to get married and settle down. But right now it’s her career that she wants to resurrect,” says our source.


(Deccan Chronicle)

Aditya's teenage fixation!

Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Freida Pinto are reportedly waiting for their phone to ring.

They are said to be desperate to bag the female lead opposite Aamir Khan in Aditya Chopra's Dhoom 3. But will they? The Yashraj spokesperson told a trade paper, "We are still in conversation with various artistes. No actor has been locked yet."

Trade sources indicate that there is a certain truth in this statement because according to the grapevine, Adi is very keen to have an 18 to 20 year-old play the role of Aamir's moll. Adi and Aamir have been in talks about how a fresh face with a striking body would ideally fit the bill for the role essayed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Dhoom 2. A B-town insider, who bumped into Dhoom 3 director Vijay Krishna Acharya or Victor as his friends call him, apparently heard from him that a teenager is being considered. Our source says, "Adi feels that someone very young and fresh with no inhibitions about kissing and wearing skimpy clothes may actually be the ideal candidate."

Remember how Ash reportedly had the Bachchans in a flux when they saw her skimpy wardrobe in Dhoom-2.

(Times of India)

Aditya Chopra is not directing DHOOM 3

There were recent media reports suggesting that the third part of the much-awaited DHOOM series, DHOOM 3 will be directed will be directed by none other than Aditya Chopra. However, these stories are not true.

According to an official statement from Yash Raj Films, the repots are totally baseless and Aditya Chopra is not DHOOM 3.

Let's wait and watch who finally directs the highly-awaited DHOOM 3.

(Glamsham)

YRF: No standoff between Yash and Aditya Chopra

A trade publication had recently published a story about the standoff between Yash and Aditya Chopra and a possible separation between the two. Yash Raj Films in a press statement has rubbished this story.

According to the statement the story is utter nonsense and the father-son duo has no plans to separate. "This is utter nonsense and unfortunate that anybody should have reported this without any basis or verification and would need to stoop to this for unknown gains," the statement said.

(Glamsham)

Aamir Khan in Aditya’s mind

Well there are denials of Katrina working with the Bollywood badshah SRK for YRF project but a close hand reveals that for the 50th golden anniversary of Bollywood premiere production house Yash Raj Films, the production house does has an impressive line up to celebrate its golden jubilee next year.

A close hand reveals that the banner is gung ho for a face lift as its recent performances are not at all encouraging. According to sources are to be believed the banner will be coming with five films next year.

The first of these five films to go on floors next month is the Katrina, Imran Khan starrer to be helmed by a new comer.

The next will be by the maestro Yash Chopra himself; his talented son Aditya is planning something keeping Aamir in mind and YRF also has project with Bollywood hottie Hrithik and the current prince charming Ranbir Kapoor.

Yes, there is no official word on this projects but a comeback backed by fifty years of successful glorious standings makes you trust that YRF will go all out to win the hearts and its supremacy once again.

(IndiaGlitz)

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

Rani denies being secretly married to Aditya Chopra

Bollywood actress Rani Mukherji says that rumours about her getting married have started affecting her career.

"These rumours have been going on for three years and they have started now affecting my career. Lot of filmmakers who approach me for roles start by asking whether I am getting married. They have apprehensions whether I can commit myself to their project," Rani said.

The numero uno actress termed as "most laughable" the rumour which said that she had left her posh Juhu bungalow because it had brought her ill luck and had moved back to her old flat at Andheri.

"I have made the new house for my family from my hard work, sweat and blood. My house is my temple and how can I run away from it. I am being made to look like an insecure person which I am not," she said.

The actress said the baseless stories about her are getting stretched too much.

"I cant get married to one man for the last three years or to different men," she said about her alleged link ups including the rumour about her marriage to filmmaker Aditya Chopra.

"I am the only daughter of my parents. When I get married, it will be announced publicly and will take place with pomp," Rani said referring to the story that she has secretly married to Chopra.

The actress said instead of wasting time of clarifying bizarre rumours, she would rather concentrate on her films, work hard and make her fans happy.

Rani admitted that she was the odd person out where PR forms a major part of her profession.

"It is shortcoming that I have as I don't like to talk about my daily life. The media has taken advantage of my silence and communicated to my fans very wrongly," she said.

Rani said three years ago when the rumours about her marriage started, her father had to come on television to clarify.

"No father should be put through such misery. Despite clarifications, the rumours have continued. You have to believe what I am saying. But, if you still continue spreading stories about me, I cant stop you," Rani said.

She said she has never felt the need to have a PR or a secretary to interact with the media on a daily basis. "I believe my work will speak for me," she said.

Rani said 'Dil Bole Haddipa' came to her at the right time when she got a feedback that she was crying too much on screen doing serious roles. She said her last release 'Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic' unfortunately did not do well.

Rani said applying glue on her face to stick the beard was the most tedious task. "Men in unit when I became a guy forgot that I am Rani when I was in the getup of Veer, the cricket loving Sikh boy," she recalled.

Rani said she had not taken a break from movies. "I started working on 'Haddipa' immediately after my last release.

"I can do two three films at a time if there are great roles. I don't want to prove anything to my detractors that I work only in Yash Raj films. If Yash Raj offers me challenging roles, I will take up those projects," she said.

The actress said she has not worn a bikini in 'Dil Bole Haddipa'. "Bikini is a very strong word. I have just worn a bikini top with salwar. When you lose weight and tone your body, people are wanting to dress you up in a different way and there is no harm in trying it, "she said.

She said the ultra glam look was for the music video of the film. "In the film, I could not take liberties because the glam look would not go well with the character I play. But in the music videos, I could be portrayed differently," she said.

When asked about criticism that she had lost her numero uno status, Rani said number games do not affect actors. "The number games are for those who believe in it. The roles that I get make me the actor I am. Getting challenging roles is the best part of being in any stage of your career. I am trying to reinvent myself as an actor and as a looker," she said.

When asked about her future projects, Rani said she cannot work in any random film. "I am waiting for a great offer. I want to work with Vishal Bharadwaj, Imitiaz Ali, Anurag Basu. But, they have to come up with something which I would like to do," she added.

(Indian Express)

Aditya Chopra wants to direct DHOOM 3

Now, this might sound a bit interesting. If the latest reports emerging out of the Yash Raj camp are to be believed, it seems Aditya Chopra is all set to make the much talked about film DHOOM 3 if his dream cast is by his side.

Buzz is that Aditya Chopra wants to direct DHOOM 3 if SRK and Hrithik are part of the film. Though, many believe that SRK can never say NO to him, but Hrithik seems to be a tough nut to crack given his other commitments.

Well, if everything else goes according to the plan, the audiences can expect yet another spectacle from the Yash Raj camp.

(Glamsham)

Will RNBDJ be able to beat DDLJ!

Aditya Chopra is coming back to direction after a long gap of 8 years with his Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. His last directorial venture, again a SRK starrer was Mohabattein (2000). Now his RNBDJ is all set to release next week but the same time, the first Shahrukh Khan/Aditya Chopra venture Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is still going strong at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir.

What is surprising is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has collected 19,210 in its 683rd week on 7 shows and last week when theaters were shut on Thursday it collected 25,953 on 6 shows, this was its 684th week of a continuous run in Mumbai. It will be interesting to see if Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will be still running after fifteen weeks because this is when Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge will most probably be celebrating its seventh century (700 weeks).

There were also rumors floating around since the terror attacks last week that Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi may be postponed to a better release time but they are not true. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has been confirmed to release on 12th December all over India. It is also going to get a simultaneous release in Pakistan on the 12th and all eyes are on what sort of business a Shahrukh Khan starrer will do there as his following is massive in that country.

Aditya Chopra versus Kunal Kohli

After the Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan starrer Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic failed to cast its spell on the box office, a lot of negativity has become apparent between the producer and director.

Reports of Kunal Kohli and Aditya Chopra having a showdown in the YRF office have ascertained that the duo is not getting along anymore. Moreover, despite hits such as Fanaa and Hum Tum, Kohli has allegedly been 'dumped' by Aditya Chopra and Saif as well .

As reported by Mumbai Mirror, Aditya Chopra is now refusing to pay the amount promised to Kohli earlier.

Says a source, "Recently Kunal was in Germany. After he returned to Mumbai he went to the YRF office, met Aditya Chopra and asked for his due payment. Since he co-produced TPTM with YRF, he was owed about 20 to 25 per cent of the profits. Aditya told him that TPTM had suffered heavy losses because of which he couldn't pay Kunal the amount he had been promised."

A heated argument allegedly followed suit but of course Kohli when contacted refused to divulge any details saying, "If Thoda Pyaar... has not made a profit how can Aditya pay me? We have not yet calculated anything. Will any company show you its balance sheet?"

When contacted, the YRF spokesperson denied the entire situation.

Rani on her marriage that didn’t happen

Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee says she initially thought her marriage rumours with Aditya Chopra were funny, but was later disturbed by the same as people in London started congratulating her for the wedding, which had not even occurred!

The dusky beauty was speaking to a channel before the release of her latest flick Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Magic. “This was a media rumour. It was funny to begin with. Then it got weird and finally scary,” she said.

The actress was apparently shooting the wedding scene of Konkana Sen for the movie Laaga Chunri Mein Daag (a Yash Raj production) when the rumour mills started churning out Rani’s wedding story.

“Getting married is great but rumours about it are harmful,” said the Bong beauty, adding that it had lead some Londoners to congratulate her for a blissful married life!

But is she really going around and has marriage on mind in the near fututre?

“I am not even into a relationship, let alone getting married,” Rani quells the rumour. Point taken.


(Zee News)

Adi-Rani’s 'rock-ing' pyaar?

It seems that the Aditya Chopra-Rani Mukherji romance is in full bloom. If sources are to be believed, the reticent Adi is all out to woo his ladylove. Apparently, he has just bought a 10 carat diamond ring for Rani. And there are multiple reasons behind this gesture.

A well-placed source says, “Rani has always been loyal to Yash Raj Films. She agrees to star in most of their projects without any starry airs. Moreover, despite her reigning status, she chose to limit herself mostly to the Yash Raj banner. Also, despite her recent films with the banner (Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Ta Ra Rum Pum) not doing too well, Rani trusts Aditya’s instincts completely.”

Incidentally, Aditya’s directorial venture Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi does not feature Rani as the storyline does not have a role for her.

“Aditya is planning another sports-based movie on cricket where she might play the role of a captain. Aditya who is very media shy prefers his work to do the talking. Rani has opted to do the same,” says the source. He adds, “Of late, she has become a recluse. She chose not to talk to the media even when her brother’s show was being launched.”

The source reveals further, “Aditya is happy that Rani agreed to be a part of Yash Raj’s Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, despite having differences with Saif Ali Khan. Director Kunal Kohli wanted to repeat the Hum Tum jodi, which had crackling chemistry. It was only Aditya who could convince Rani to agree to co-star opposite the Khan. Aditya being overwhelmed by her support bought this expensive ring as a token of affection and gratitude,” the source ends.
m_ranjib@dnaindia.net

(DNA)

No differences between John and Aditya!

ohn Abraham was lucky enough to taste success with his debut vehicle, JISM. Though he acted in a number of films but real stardom came his way with Yash Raj's Sanjay Gadhvi directed, DHOOM, which made John a youth icon. The film also marked the first major success for Aby's baby, Abhishek Bachchan. After DHOOM, John was once again seen in Yash Raj's critically acclaimed KABUL EXPRESS, directed by Kabir Khan.

However, John turned down the same banner's JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM because he did not want to play second fiddle to his DHOOM co-star, Abhishek Bachchan. The role ultimately went to Bobby Deol and was so well executed that some of the critics went to the extent of calling it the saving grace of the film. It was also instrumental in giving a new lease of life to the junior Jatt's sliding career.

Post DHOOM the scenario was bleak for John with most of his movies like SALAAM�E-ISHQ, BAABUL, WATER and NO SMOKING to name a few, sinking at the ticket window. The only successful movie that John could boast of was Priyadarshan's GARAM MASALA, way back in 2005 and even the credit for the success went to the Akki-Priyan team.

Things became worse with rumours that Aditya Chopra was miffed with John for having turned down JBJ, but as they say, Bombay's rain and Bollywood's equations are highly unpredictable, and things are really looking up for the handsome hunk.

As we all know that John is back once again with the Yash Raj banner, putting to rest all talks of differences with Aditya Chopra. Yes, John will be seen in Kabir Khan's next project, along with another rising star in Bollywood, Neil Nitin Mukesh and the audience's number one actress, Katrina Kaif. Moreover, there is a buzz that Yash Raj films is planning another multistarrer and we hear that John will play one of the lead roles in that project. So that should shut up the gossip mongers once and for all.

Here is wishing the heartthrob of countless female fans, John Abraham a highly successful comeback in 2008!

(Bollyspice)

"Pehle aap" – Karan Johar tells buddy Aditya Chopra

Karan Johar is such a thick friend of director-producer Aditya Chopra that he has put his own project on the backburner for the sake of Aditya’s film.

It is common knowledge that Shah Rukh Khan will work with Karan Johar in Khan and with Aditya Chopra in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi .

Karan’s film, starring SRK and Kajol , was to go on the floors in May. The director had already acquired SRK’s dates for the film. But it turned out that Aditya Chopra also wanted to shoot his film with SRK around the same time.

All Aditya had to do was ask Karan to give him SRK’s dates that the superstar had given for ‘Khan’. Without a second thought Karan gave the dates away.

Karan, who is not just a good friend of Aditya but also looks up to him as a filmmaker, says dates are a “minor issue” between friends.

In fact, Karan goes on to say in a media report that he is more excited about Aditya’s film than his own movie.

Aditya Chopra is returning to direction after a long gap of eight years with ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’. Karan’s film ‘Khan’ also marks his return to direction after Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna .

As long as ‘Khan’ does not go on the floors, Karan will be busy with his home production Dostana .

Well, he has already shown a glimpse of his real dostana with Adi.

(ApunKaChoice)

Rani already engaged?

The media seems to know even the smallest happening in Bollywood with all those related to this vast industry. Lately, we had heard something smoking regarding the Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukherjee affair.

Now rumor is running wild that Aditya might have already gifted and engagement ring to the husky-voiced Bollywood beauty after he has applied officially for a divorce from his first wife. The divorce has been filed at the Bandra Court in Mumbai. The Aditya-Rani affair has not been approved by either Aditya's or Rani's parents. Aditya's parents still love and adore their Bahu, Payal, the wife of Aditya Chopra.

We have even come across some astrology websites trying to draw future predictions as to whether this Adi-Rani relationship will stand or fall. If rumors making the rounds are to be believed then it seems there was a secret encounter where Aditya gifted an engagement ring to Rani.

Though no word has emerged from either family regarding the engagement, all you folks out there watch out for Rani while she emerges in public, to see if she is sporting the tell-tale engagement ring on her ring finger.

With anything happening at any moment in the Bollywood circles we never know what will happen next, so till more stories emerge watch out this space for more interesting news!

(IndiaGlitz)

Aditya Chopra files for divorce, to marry Rani?

He made the hugely popular Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and the not so brilliant Mohabbatein , soared at the box office with Dhoom and Chak De , and is now all set to direct Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi .

But finally, hot-shot film producer and sometime director Aditya Chopra's penchant for romance on the big screen may get a legal entry into his real life this May.

Movie mogul Yash Chopra's son is finally on his way to ending his marriage with Payal Khanna and perhaps making a new beginning with current beau, actress Rani Mukherjee.

Chopra's films may have a rambling, leisurely feel, but the mutual consent petition he filed a couple of months back is a crisp two-page affair. There's no storyline here.

As the law requires, it merely says that the husband and wife have irreconcilable differences and want out.

Their married life of five-odd years is headed nowhere, they have told the family court in Bandra. The mandatory six-month cooling-off period required after filing a mutual consent divorce petition will get over this May for the producer.

It took three joint meetings with their lawyer for the two to set their divorce process in motion. Their lawyer advised them and they agreed not to mention the terms of settlement in the court documents, opting instead for an out-of-court arrangement. As there are no children involved, heartache is at a minimum.

Aditya's family is not too happy with his decision. Family sources say that his parents love their daughter-in-law and would like to take care of her even after the formal split. She has, in any case, been given a spacious home in Juhu and her bank balance has been augmented by several crores. Yash Raj Studios, which has churned out blockbusters and is worth an estimated Rs 1,000 crore, owes its success to the 36-year-old Aditya's brains.

The quiet, soft-spoken producer prefers to keep a low profile in the media and his interviews are hard to come by.

Aditya's marriage, it is believed, started falling apart about two years ago. In the first half of 2006 he almost moved out of his house, said sources close to the family. Better known as Adi in the film industry, he returned from the outdoor shoot of Karan Johar’s film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna but instead of going home checked into a five-star hotel.

An adamant Adi had insisted then that he would not come home, even as his parents tried to reason with him. He apparently wanted Payal to move out of the house before he returned home. He even allegedly threatened to start his own production house, said industry sources. Payal then decided to move to Singapore for sometime so that Aditya would return home and work.

The sprawling and swanky Yash Raj Films studio at Andheri link road with its state-of-the-art set up has apparently been designed by Payal. She had worked relentlessly for years to put up the new YRF studio.

(Source : TOI)

Aditya Chopra to direct Rani Mukherjee?

If the latest tinsel tattle is to be believed, Aditya Chopra will direct a film for home banner Yashraj Films this year.2007 was the worst year for YRF in recent history, with only one film ( Chak De India ) of their five productions turning out to be a hit. And to bail his production house out of this mess, it is Aditya Chopra himself who is learnt to be gearing up to return to direction after a long gap of eight years.

Aditya made his directorial debut with Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge , which turned out to be one of the top blockbusters ever in the Hindi film industry. He made his second film Mohabattein in 1999. The film, however, could not repeat the success of Chopra’s first movie.Now, Chopra is reported to be working on the script of a film, which he will direct later this year.

Expectedly, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee are topmost on Chopra’s wishlist for this film. Incidentally, this would be the first time Aditya will direct Rani.

Reports say Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta are also being considered for the film.The yet-untitled movie will go on the floors in the middle of this year. If things go as planned, it should make it to the theatres by the end of this

Wedding Bells For Rani Aditya

Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra’s “are they or aren’t they” romantic tryst took another twist this week when it was announced the pair would be getting married. The rumour mills should grind to a halt after they let slip they will be getting married just before Valentine’s day next year.
But don’t expect the major fanfare that surrounds some of Bollywood’s other all-star marriages. In an attempt to avoid the media glare of Mumbai they will wed at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
“Aditya and Rani think that Umaid Bhawan is the perfect place, but all the arrangements are being done in a hush hush manner. Only a few close friends and Rani’s family know about the wedding preparations,” said a friend of the couple.
“Yes, Umaid Bhawan Palace has been booked for the couple,” said a source from the hotel.
The soon-to-be-wed couple has been secretly dating for almost two years and actually had their roka (a pre-engagement agreement) a couple of months ago.
Aditya, 36, is the son of filmmaker Yash Chopra, and Rani, 29, will be his second wife, after divorcing Payal in 2001.