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)
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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)
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)
Yash Raj Films releases Black in Korea across 180 screens
In its endeavor to open new markets for Indian cinema, Yash Raj Films has released Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Black starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in Korea.
The movie, which was released in 2005, was distributed overseas by Yash Raj Films.
Black, the story of Michelle McNally who saw what other lesser mortals could not, was released in Korea last Friday across 180 screens. This has been one of the biggest releases for a non-Korean or Hollywood film. According to YRF, Black had the highest opening among new releases ahead of Hollywood releases. The movie debuted at third spot while Take-Off and Haeundae took the first two spots given they are Korean blockbusters with massive budget and marketing.
The movie, which was released in 2005, was distributed overseas by Yash Raj Films.
Black, the story of Michelle McNally who saw what other lesser mortals could not, was released in Korea last Friday across 180 screens. This has been one of the biggest releases for a non-Korean or Hollywood film. According to YRF, Black had the highest opening among new releases ahead of Hollywood releases. The movie debuted at third spot while Take-Off and Haeundae took the first two spots given they are Korean blockbusters with massive budget and marketing.
Yash Chopra honored by The Hollywood Reporter
Yash Chopra, 76, was felicitated on October 14, 2008 at Taj Land's End, Mumbai, for his contribution to Indian Cinema and the impact created by Yash Raj Films in business in the US, by Hollywood Reporter a reputed trade journal owned by the Nielsen Group.
He was presented The Nielsen Impact Award, an international recognition for individuals who have significantly influenced the global media landscape.
Katherine Oliver, the Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting was present at the event along with leading luminaries from the Indian film fraternity.
In 2004, Hollywood Reporter had carried a survey on the "Biggest Film Distribution Houses" in the world in which Yash Raj Films was listed as the 27th in the world, making it, the Number 1 Film Distribution House in India.
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He was presented The Nielsen Impact Award, an international recognition for individuals who have significantly influenced the global media landscape.
Katherine Oliver, the Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting was present at the event along with leading luminaries from the Indian film fraternity.
In 2004, Hollywood Reporter had carried a survey on the "Biggest Film Distribution Houses" in the world in which Yash Raj Films was listed as the 27th in the world, making it, the Number 1 Film Distribution House in India.
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Chopras top Filmfare Power List
Proving once again that the golden levers of power in Bollywood are really behind the screen and not on it, the father-son team of Yash and Aditya Chopra have, for the third year in a row, come out at the top of the Filmfare Power List.
The Filmfare Power 2007 survey was conducted by AC Nielsen-ORG MARG, the largest market research and information company in South Asia. Respondents included actors, technicians, financiers, distributors, exhibitors and photographers. The results have some major surprises and some rude shocks in store.
Following the Chopras is Shah Rukh Khan, who maintained his No 2 position, riding largely on the success of his home production Om Shanti Om and the Chopras' Chak De , the two biggest grossers of the last year. At No 3, in a surprise elevation is Akshay Kumar, who had not two but four hits in 2007 - Namastey London , Heyy Babyy , Bhool Bhulaiyya and Welcome .
Amitabh Bachchan, No 3 last year, has slipped four notches to No 7, and is now only one ahead of his pretty daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Bachchan. Between Akshay and Amitabh is the solid bankable quotient - Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan and A R Rahman. Aishwarya, who leads among the heroines, has pipped Rani Mukerji, who is a hair's breadth below at No 9.
Karan Johar may have sat the year out as far as film-making goes but his natty turn as television anchor in Koffee With Karan has won him the hamper at No 10, ousting in the process the more productive competition. Sanjay Leela Bhansali Saawariya and Vidhu Vinod Chopra Eklavya don't seem to have cut the mustard, with their lavish productions having failed to stir the box office.
According to Filmfare, the criteria that decides the winners include factors like their box-office draw, their ability to generate funds for others, and their ability to call the shots no matter what.
Which perhaps explains why Yash and Aditya Chopra, who gave the country an anthem of sorts of with Chak De India , were catapulted to top spot despite four damp squibs - Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Aaja Nachle .
The Filmfare Power 2007 survey was conducted by AC Nielsen-ORG MARG, the largest market research and information company in South Asia. Respondents included actors, technicians, financiers, distributors, exhibitors and photographers. The results have some major surprises and some rude shocks in store.
Following the Chopras is Shah Rukh Khan, who maintained his No 2 position, riding largely on the success of his home production Om Shanti Om and the Chopras' Chak De , the two biggest grossers of the last year. At No 3, in a surprise elevation is Akshay Kumar, who had not two but four hits in 2007 - Namastey London , Heyy Babyy , Bhool Bhulaiyya and Welcome .
Amitabh Bachchan, No 3 last year, has slipped four notches to No 7, and is now only one ahead of his pretty daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Bachchan. Between Akshay and Amitabh is the solid bankable quotient - Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan and A R Rahman. Aishwarya, who leads among the heroines, has pipped Rani Mukerji, who is a hair's breadth below at No 9.
Karan Johar may have sat the year out as far as film-making goes but his natty turn as television anchor in Koffee With Karan has won him the hamper at No 10, ousting in the process the more productive competition. Sanjay Leela Bhansali Saawariya and Vidhu Vinod Chopra Eklavya don't seem to have cut the mustard, with their lavish productions having failed to stir the box office.
According to Filmfare, the criteria that decides the winners include factors like their box-office draw, their ability to generate funds for others, and their ability to call the shots no matter what.
Which perhaps explains why Yash and Aditya Chopra, who gave the country an anthem of sorts of with Chak De India , were catapulted to top spot despite four damp squibs - Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Aaja Nachle .
Chak De India in Oscar library
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has requested a copy of the screenplay of Chak De India for the permanent script collection. The scripts in the collection reside at the Margaret Herrick Library and are made accessible for research purposes only; students, filmmakers, writers and actors are among the regular patrons. Screenplays may only be viewed in the library: they do not circulate. Also, no screenplay is allowed to be photocopied.
(Indiafm)
(Indiafm)
Prithviraj Chavan wants Prime Minister to watch 'Chak de! India'
Shah Rukh Khan starrier 'Chak de! India' has caught the attention of whole nation, who want to lift Indian's national sport - hockey. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State for Prime Minister's office was so impressed by this movie. And now he wants none other than Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to take time out and watch the same.
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