(HT)
Actor Rani Mukerji, 33, who is known to be dating filmmaker Aditya Chopra, may get married next year.
The actor’s father, Ram Mukerji, said that his daughter has promised him that she will do so by 2012.
“Rani is so busy that she has not been able to find time for her personal
priorities like marriage,” he added.
Rani Mukherji was last seen in No One Killed Jessica. Aditya Chopra is all set for Dhoom 3 starring Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif.
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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)
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)
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
Can Rani regain her tinsel throne?
Rani Mukherjee does not mince her words. The Bollywood star has a bone to pick with the media and she's ready to face the challenge without falling back on the used and abused celebrity crutch no A-lister can do without: a dedicated publicist.
The actress, who wowed critics and audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this week during the premiere of Dil Bole Hadippa (playing in UAE cinemas), found her film promotional events hijacked by questions about a secret marriage to filmmaker and heir to the Yash Raj Films production empire, Aditya Chopra.
Mukherjee, of course, rubbishes the claims and blames her aversion to public relations firms resulting in this dramatic turn of events.
"I am not the kind of person who enjoys being fussed over by strangers or handing over the reins of my life to one individual who represents me to the world," the 31-year-old tells Emirates Business over a crackling phone line.
However, even the bad connection cannot soften her words or disguise the passion, when she adds: "I'm a self-made woman who has always made my own decisions from the time I entered the film industry 13 years ago. So, now that I'm famous, why should I suddenly stop making these decisions and allow someone else to communicate my words? This person could even have his or her own agenda and twist my words."
Yet, the flip side to Mukherjee's media blackout are the rumours that brandish her as a homewrecker second time around – the first was five years ago over an alleged affair with actor Govinda. The actress, of course, insists she is innocent and states this is the price she must pay for sticking to her conviction.
"The only reason I'm answering queries now is because I feel the need to clarify things to my fans and filmmakers who are now hesitant about approaching me with scripts, lest these rumours have a grain of truth in them," comes her response.
This is a hard line to swallow considering she is the same actress who bagged India's National Award, the country's highest honour, for her stunning portrayal of a deaf and blind woman in 2005's Black.
Ask her, and she admits this is a burden for her to carry. But even before a hint of vulnerability seeps through, the fiery Mukherjee returns to form, saying: "Even so, I still refuse to become a PR-generated star and join the same movement that has allowed this new batch of wannabes into Bollywood who don't even possess the qualifications to justify their presence there."
No matter how miffed Mukherjee may be feeling towards the media, even she cannot deny the power it wields in a film's overall marketing plan.
"Of course. When Ghulam released in 1998, all we had was a handful of print media and three TV channels promoting the film to the masses. These days, its hundreds of print and electronic media personnel vying for our attention, be it from entertainment, music, news or even sports.
"Once the interviews are over, the actors are then herded off to reality shows on TV to generate even more publicity," she says.
"A lot of this movement has to do with the boom of new media and the lack of time, causing the audience to watch limited TV and only sticking to one or two stations that they enjoy. If we want to catch them, we need to be everywhere."
Is this why Mukherjee is so eager to tour the international festival circuit, tapping into a global audience that has suddenly tuned into Bollywood post films such as Slumdog Millionaire?
"If we are talking about Dil Bole Hadippa in Toronto, then I think its appeal to the Indian diaspora in Canada is way larger than the international audience," she states. "Bollywood has gone global and that is now visible with a larger Indian presence at international film festivals, along with a wider distribution network of our films in cinemas abroad. Having said that, my new film is a typical Bollywood potboiler and would not really appeal to those who don't appreciate Indian kitsch."
Dil Bole Hadippa sees Mukherjee play a village belle who's also a cricket fanatic. When she realises women are unable to enrol in the sport on a state level, she disguises herself as a Sikh boy and joins the team, under the captainship of Shahid Kapur. Producer Yash Raj Films is shrewdly marketing this cricketcentric film four days prior to the ICC Championship Trophy that kicks off in South Africa.
"We are not just tapping into the cricket frenzy because it's the news of the hour," comes the pat reply. "Cricket is an integral part of the film."
The actress admits she was clueless about the sport before the film and had to train for six months before she was able to effectively hold the bat and score runs.
"This is such a bright and funny film, that cricket fan or not, you will still enjoy it for its entertainment value," she says, adding: "I know I did; after my spate of weepy dramas over the past few years, this is a welcome relief."
Brand Power
With a career spanning 13 years with India's top production houses, Rani Mukherjee should be ranked as highly as Bollywood greats Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor in terms of brand power.
However, while Bachchan demands up to Rs50 million (Dh3.8m) for a single endorsement deal and Kapoor has all the A-list brands in her kitty (including Pepsi, Airtel communications and Head and Shoulders shampoo), the Mukherjee name refuses to create a flutter among India's corporates. This appears surprising considering the actress has appeared in India's Filmfare magazine's Top 10 Power List from 2005, for three years consecutively.
By 2007, Mukherjee was the highest female brand ambassador in Bollywood, paying Rs13m in taxes from endorsements alone. At the time she had Nestlé's Munch chocolates, Fanta cola, Titan Raga watches, Good Knight mosquito repellent, Chevrolet Aveo and Dabur Amla hair oil to lend her name to. Today, she's down to three.
Mukherjee calls her lack of endorsements a personal choice, saying: "I currently endorse three brands and this is because I have no time to take on more work.
"I get offers every other day, but as a celebrity it is important my public profile is not tarnished. Because of this, I choose brands that have credibility in the market."
Currently, it seems only Dabur, Titan and Good Knight have retained that credibility.
Critics are linking this power outage to her advancing age, which allegedly resulted in the actress losing out her Fanta deal to the much younger Genelia D'Souza earlier this year.
However, industry analysts predict Mukherjee has the power to turnaround her affairs depending on the box office outcome of her current Dil Bole Hadippa. Only time will tell.
(business24-7)
The actress, who wowed critics and audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this week during the premiere of Dil Bole Hadippa (playing in UAE cinemas), found her film promotional events hijacked by questions about a secret marriage to filmmaker and heir to the Yash Raj Films production empire, Aditya Chopra.
Mukherjee, of course, rubbishes the claims and blames her aversion to public relations firms resulting in this dramatic turn of events.
"I am not the kind of person who enjoys being fussed over by strangers or handing over the reins of my life to one individual who represents me to the world," the 31-year-old tells Emirates Business over a crackling phone line.
However, even the bad connection cannot soften her words or disguise the passion, when she adds: "I'm a self-made woman who has always made my own decisions from the time I entered the film industry 13 years ago. So, now that I'm famous, why should I suddenly stop making these decisions and allow someone else to communicate my words? This person could even have his or her own agenda and twist my words."
Yet, the flip side to Mukherjee's media blackout are the rumours that brandish her as a homewrecker second time around – the first was five years ago over an alleged affair with actor Govinda. The actress, of course, insists she is innocent and states this is the price she must pay for sticking to her conviction.
"The only reason I'm answering queries now is because I feel the need to clarify things to my fans and filmmakers who are now hesitant about approaching me with scripts, lest these rumours have a grain of truth in them," comes her response.
This is a hard line to swallow considering she is the same actress who bagged India's National Award, the country's highest honour, for her stunning portrayal of a deaf and blind woman in 2005's Black.
Ask her, and she admits this is a burden for her to carry. But even before a hint of vulnerability seeps through, the fiery Mukherjee returns to form, saying: "Even so, I still refuse to become a PR-generated star and join the same movement that has allowed this new batch of wannabes into Bollywood who don't even possess the qualifications to justify their presence there."
No matter how miffed Mukherjee may be feeling towards the media, even she cannot deny the power it wields in a film's overall marketing plan.
"Of course. When Ghulam released in 1998, all we had was a handful of print media and three TV channels promoting the film to the masses. These days, its hundreds of print and electronic media personnel vying for our attention, be it from entertainment, music, news or even sports.
"Once the interviews are over, the actors are then herded off to reality shows on TV to generate even more publicity," she says.
"A lot of this movement has to do with the boom of new media and the lack of time, causing the audience to watch limited TV and only sticking to one or two stations that they enjoy. If we want to catch them, we need to be everywhere."
Is this why Mukherjee is so eager to tour the international festival circuit, tapping into a global audience that has suddenly tuned into Bollywood post films such as Slumdog Millionaire?
"If we are talking about Dil Bole Hadippa in Toronto, then I think its appeal to the Indian diaspora in Canada is way larger than the international audience," she states. "Bollywood has gone global and that is now visible with a larger Indian presence at international film festivals, along with a wider distribution network of our films in cinemas abroad. Having said that, my new film is a typical Bollywood potboiler and would not really appeal to those who don't appreciate Indian kitsch."
Dil Bole Hadippa sees Mukherjee play a village belle who's also a cricket fanatic. When she realises women are unable to enrol in the sport on a state level, she disguises herself as a Sikh boy and joins the team, under the captainship of Shahid Kapur. Producer Yash Raj Films is shrewdly marketing this cricketcentric film four days prior to the ICC Championship Trophy that kicks off in South Africa.
"We are not just tapping into the cricket frenzy because it's the news of the hour," comes the pat reply. "Cricket is an integral part of the film."
The actress admits she was clueless about the sport before the film and had to train for six months before she was able to effectively hold the bat and score runs.
"This is such a bright and funny film, that cricket fan or not, you will still enjoy it for its entertainment value," she says, adding: "I know I did; after my spate of weepy dramas over the past few years, this is a welcome relief."
Brand Power
With a career spanning 13 years with India's top production houses, Rani Mukherjee should be ranked as highly as Bollywood greats Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor in terms of brand power.
However, while Bachchan demands up to Rs50 million (Dh3.8m) for a single endorsement deal and Kapoor has all the A-list brands in her kitty (including Pepsi, Airtel communications and Head and Shoulders shampoo), the Mukherjee name refuses to create a flutter among India's corporates. This appears surprising considering the actress has appeared in India's Filmfare magazine's Top 10 Power List from 2005, for three years consecutively.
By 2007, Mukherjee was the highest female brand ambassador in Bollywood, paying Rs13m in taxes from endorsements alone. At the time she had Nestlé's Munch chocolates, Fanta cola, Titan Raga watches, Good Knight mosquito repellent, Chevrolet Aveo and Dabur Amla hair oil to lend her name to. Today, she's down to three.
Mukherjee calls her lack of endorsements a personal choice, saying: "I currently endorse three brands and this is because I have no time to take on more work.
"I get offers every other day, but as a celebrity it is important my public profile is not tarnished. Because of this, I choose brands that have credibility in the market."
Currently, it seems only Dabur, Titan and Good Knight have retained that credibility.
Critics are linking this power outage to her advancing age, which allegedly resulted in the actress losing out her Fanta deal to the much younger Genelia D'Souza earlier this year.
However, industry analysts predict Mukherjee has the power to turnaround her affairs depending on the box office outcome of her current Dil Bole Hadippa. Only time will tell.
(business24-7)
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)
Rani Mukherjee's close connection with Harbhajan
Everybody knows that Rani Mukherjee plays a Sardar in her upcoming release Dil Bole Hadippa but very few will know her special connection with a real Sardar in Indian Cricketer Harbhajan Singh. No, they are not having affair. It's just that Rani copied Harbhajan in the film .
Well, Rani Mukherjee sent the photo of Harbhajan to her make-up man who is from London . She sent his photo, as he didn't know how exactly a Sardar looks. Consequently, Rani's look in Dil Bole Hadippa was greatly influenced by the photo she sent.
And Rani revealed that she had told Harbhajan about the story of his photo. The ace Indian cricketer is fine about it all for the simple reason that it's Rani who has copied him.
Rani acts with Shahid Kapoor in her upcoming release Dil Bole Hadippa, produced by Aditya Chopra [^] under the banner of Yash Raj Films and directed by Anurag Singh. It is all set for release this Friday, 18th September.
(oneindia)
Well, Rani Mukherjee sent the photo of Harbhajan to her make-up man who is from London . She sent his photo, as he didn't know how exactly a Sardar looks. Consequently, Rani's look in Dil Bole Hadippa was greatly influenced by the photo she sent.
And Rani revealed that she had told Harbhajan about the story of his photo. The ace Indian cricketer is fine about it all for the simple reason that it's Rani who has copied him.
Rani acts with Shahid Kapoor in her upcoming release Dil Bole Hadippa, produced by Aditya Chopra [^] under the banner of Yash Raj Films and directed by Anurag Singh. It is all set for release this Friday, 18th September.
(oneindia)
Rani is leaving YRF ?
Rani is leaving Aditya Chopra
Rani Mukherjee and Yash Raj Films was a hit combination once upon a time. But with the recent failures like Tara Rum Pum, Laga Chunri Mein Daag, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Rani is no longer treated as the lead actress of Yash Raj camp. She was attached to Yash Raj banner for the challenging role that was offered to her, for delivering successive hits and more or less for Yash Raj head hancho Aditya Chopra with whom Rani is rumored to be romantically linked up. Now Rani has decided to bid goodbye to the camp.
A close source informs, “Rani is ready to do films for other banners too. In fact, she is said to be reading scripts by other banners.” The only reason behind her move is poor script. Rani believes that Yash Raj banners scripts are not challenging and interesting like before but at the same time she assures that she will return back if she finds any role challenging.
Moreover, Rani is trying her level best to revive her lost status with ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ which is a Yash Raj film opposite Shahid Kapur. She has toned her body and lost weight to suit the role.
(Bollywoodmantra)
Rani Mukherjee and Yash Raj Films was a hit combination once upon a time. But with the recent failures like Tara Rum Pum, Laga Chunri Mein Daag, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Rani is no longer treated as the lead actress of Yash Raj camp. She was attached to Yash Raj banner for the challenging role that was offered to her, for delivering successive hits and more or less for Yash Raj head hancho Aditya Chopra with whom Rani is rumored to be romantically linked up. Now Rani has decided to bid goodbye to the camp.
A close source informs, “Rani is ready to do films for other banners too. In fact, she is said to be reading scripts by other banners.” The only reason behind her move is poor script. Rani believes that Yash Raj banners scripts are not challenging and interesting like before but at the same time she assures that she will return back if she finds any role challenging.
Moreover, Rani is trying her level best to revive her lost status with ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ which is a Yash Raj film opposite Shahid Kapur. She has toned her body and lost weight to suit the role.
(Bollywoodmantra)
Imagine Rani Mukherji in a bikini???
Guys at Yash Raj Films not only can but have shot petite Rani Mukherji during a movie. Apparently, this talented actress donned a bikini for a promotional remix song for 'Dil Bole Hadippa!' However, as characteristic of all YRF productions, it's a hush-hush news which, unfortunately for them, just got spilled.
According to our source, though the promos of the film show her both as a Punjabi girl and a boy, the actress also has been given a rather chic avatar in the film where she will be seen sporting bikini tops. The source added that recently a song was shot with Shahid Kapur and her where she was clad in a bikini. She had no inhibitions whatsoever for the song.
The source continues that Rani had lost oodles of weight for her role under the aegis of Aamir Khan's trainer Satya Chaurasia. The actress is quite happy with the results and so didn't think twice to flaunt it. In any case, she will be back on screen after a long break and so the actress wants to make the most of it even if it calls for shedding inhibitions.
According to our source, though the promos of the film show her both as a Punjabi girl and a boy, the actress also has been given a rather chic avatar in the film where she will be seen sporting bikini tops. The source added that recently a song was shot with Shahid Kapur and her where she was clad in a bikini. She had no inhibitions whatsoever for the song.
The source continues that Rani had lost oodles of weight for her role under the aegis of Aamir Khan's trainer Satya Chaurasia. The actress is quite happy with the results and so didn't think twice to flaunt it. In any case, she will be back on screen after a long break and so the actress wants to make the most of it even if it calls for shedding inhibitions.
Rani getting superstitious?
One has often heard of Govinda’s obsession for puja’s and superstitions but now we hear that Rani Mukherjee has gone the same way. She is constantly hanging on to superstitions and rituals to keep her anxieties at bay if our sources’ claims are to be believed.
Rani Mukherjee had been going through bad times. Rani’s father was also not keeping well. However, things are looking upbeats since her next, the Yash Raj Films’ production Dil Bole Hadippa opposite Shahid Kapur is all set for a release soon now. The actress who was at the peak of her career a few years ago with releases like Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black, Yash Raj’s Veer Zaara and Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, suddenly seems to have come up against a wall. Her talent is not really in question, but her luck and choice of films is.
After Black, instead of going for a variety of roles, which would showcase her talent, the actress chose instead to stick to banners like Yash Raj alone. With films like- Laaga Chunri Mein Daag and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Bhansali’s Saawariya did nothing to improve matters. The actress has sought divine help to overcome all the obstacles. She is believed to have undertaken a fast on every Thursday for 40 weeks, followed by a pooja at the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi. The actress has already been at it for the last three months. We just hope for her sake that it all works out fine for her. But things just may change and maybe Rani will again become the queen of hearts and the box office.
(Sampurn Media)
Rani Mukherjee had been going through bad times. Rani’s father was also not keeping well. However, things are looking upbeats since her next, the Yash Raj Films’ production Dil Bole Hadippa opposite Shahid Kapur is all set for a release soon now. The actress who was at the peak of her career a few years ago with releases like Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black, Yash Raj’s Veer Zaara and Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, suddenly seems to have come up against a wall. Her talent is not really in question, but her luck and choice of films is.
After Black, instead of going for a variety of roles, which would showcase her talent, the actress chose instead to stick to banners like Yash Raj alone. With films like- Laaga Chunri Mein Daag and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Bhansali’s Saawariya did nothing to improve matters. The actress has sought divine help to overcome all the obstacles. She is believed to have undertaken a fast on every Thursday for 40 weeks, followed by a pooja at the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi. The actress has already been at it for the last three months. We just hope for her sake that it all works out fine for her. But things just may change and maybe Rani will again become the queen of hearts and the box office.
(Sampurn Media)
Rani Mukherjee trying to coax with Salman Khan in YRF
Rani Mukerji has a lot of time due to no film in hand, to sit down and chart out plans for the Chopra camp of which she is an integral part. Sources bilived she is trying her best to coax Salman Khan to work with Yash Raj Films as Aditya Chopra wants him in a YR film.
Salman is one hero who despite having been in the industry for more than 20 years has never once worked with them. Earlier too, during the making of Chak De! India’, Aditya Chopra had first approached Salman for the lead role but since the actor took too long to give the final nod, he went ahead and signed Shah Rukh Khan instead.
But this time with good pal Rani trying to get him in, Salman might probably give it a second thought. And if Sallu says yes, we will get to see the hunk flexing his muscles in Yash Raj’s next venture to be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya who directed the film Tashan.
by Rajiv Dutta (indiatarget)
Salman is one hero who despite having been in the industry for more than 20 years has never once worked with them. Earlier too, during the making of Chak De! India’, Aditya Chopra had first approached Salman for the lead role but since the actor took too long to give the final nod, he went ahead and signed Shah Rukh Khan instead.
But this time with good pal Rani trying to get him in, Salman might probably give it a second thought. And if Sallu says yes, we will get to see the hunk flexing his muscles in Yash Raj’s next venture to be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya who directed the film Tashan.
by Rajiv Dutta (indiatarget)
First Look Yash Films Dil Bole Hadippa With Rani And Shahid
Yash Raj Films' next release, DIL BOLE HADIPPA, is a romantic comedy set in Punjab which brings together for the first time Rani Mukherjee and Shahid Kapoor. It is the story of a girl who has to become a man to fulfil her dreams.The first look of DIL BOLE HADIPPA is now out! The movie has Rani Mukherjee in a completely new look as the latest sardar in town.
The versatile Rani, having played several demanding roles over the years, now takes on the challenging role of a sardar who, though from a small village, dreams in 70mm in this full-on musical romantic comedy entertainer based in Punjab.
Mike Stringer, who was responsible for all the disguises in DHOOM 2, was specially flown in from London to design her look for the film. The costumes have been designed by Manish Malhotra.
The film, directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Aditya Chopra, stars Shahid Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Anupam Kher along with Rakhi Sawant & Sherlyn Chopra and others and is slated to release worldwide on 18th Sept 2009.
Rani: Branded?
The insinuation that Rani Mukerji is a resident Yash Raj heroine has the talented actress fuming.
A source close to Rani says it takes the actress all her willpower to stop herself from bursting a blood vessel when she referred to as the ghar ki heroine of Yash Raj.
What do people mean by this ?asks a source very close to Rani. Agreed Rani has done comparatively more films with the Yash Raj banner. But thats because any heroine in Bollywood would be foolish to turn down an author-backed, heroine-centric part like the one in Laga Chunri Mein Daag .
Continues the source, In fact, Rani makes it a point to remind people that lately she did Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna , Ravi Chopra's Babul and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya . None of these is a Yash Raj film.
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)
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)
Rani gains weight after Thoda Pyaar...
All those who felt that Rani Mukerji looked fat on the special episode of Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain where she was featured with director Karan Johar, don't blame your eyes. She has actually gained a few kilos.
While shooting with the four kids in her forthcoming film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Rani says the atmosphere became very childlike.
"There used to be a lot of goodies to eat on the sets and you can see a bit showing on me too," said the actress.
"I have put on three kg and the credit goes to Kunal (Kohli). He used to keep telling me that he wanted me to look chubby for the film," she added.
In the film, Rani plays an angel to four children who are forced to stay with a man they hate played by Saif Ali Khan.
While shooting with the four kids in her forthcoming film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Rani says the atmosphere became very childlike.
"There used to be a lot of goodies to eat on the sets and you can see a bit showing on me too," said the actress.
"I have put on three kg and the credit goes to Kunal (Kohli). He used to keep telling me that he wanted me to look chubby for the film," she added.
In the film, Rani plays an angel to four children who are forced to stay with a man they hate played by Saif Ali Khan.
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.
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(DNA)
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)
Rani to do Item Number in RNBDJ
Aditya Chopra is coming back to direction after a long while with his lucky mascot Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Chopra's beau Rani Mukherjee too will be seen in the film but not in a full fledged role this time. Sources close to the Chopra camp reveal that Rani will be doing an item song in the film. Our sources also add that to give her appearance in the film more meaning and impact, a few scenes with punch packed dialogues are been incorporated.
(bollyvista)
(bollyvista)
Rani Mukherji does dangerous stunts for her next!
After playing some really demure roles, Rani Mukherji has now taken a U-turn. In Yash Raj Films's next, directed by Kunal Kohli, she has done some heroic stunts for which she had to get her timing right, right down to a split second.
Mukherji had to balance herself on cable wires like Hrithik Roshan in Krissh 2. Confirming the same, Kohli says, "Rani underwent many rehearsals and trials for the stunt scenes. We shot on many outdoor locations in Mumbai, at Film City and inside the Yash Raj studios. At every place, we took utmost precaution. It could have been very dangerous if Rani had slipped. Thankfully, she pulled it off without retakes. This film will see a new Rani," Kohli adds.
We hear that special costumes have been designed for Rani for this film. Kunal says, "That's right. Manish Malhotra and action director Shyam Kaushal took care of that. She had to wear a specific kind of clothes before she could do the stunt scenes."
Rani plays an angel who descends to earth to look after business-executive Saif Ali Khan's children. So why does an angel need to do dangerous stunts? Kunal laughs, "That's the only question I can't answer. We would like to keep that a mystery, please."
Mukherji had to balance herself on cable wires like Hrithik Roshan in Krissh 2. Confirming the same, Kohli says, "Rani underwent many rehearsals and trials for the stunt scenes. We shot on many outdoor locations in Mumbai, at Film City and inside the Yash Raj studios. At every place, we took utmost precaution. It could have been very dangerous if Rani had slipped. Thankfully, she pulled it off without retakes. This film will see a new Rani," Kohli adds.
We hear that special costumes have been designed for Rani for this film. Kunal says, "That's right. Manish Malhotra and action director Shyam Kaushal took care of that. She had to wear a specific kind of clothes before she could do the stunt scenes."
Rani plays an angel who descends to earth to look after business-executive Saif Ali Khan's children. So why does an angel need to do dangerous stunts? Kunal laughs, "That's the only question I can't answer. We would like to keep that a mystery, please."
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)
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)
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)
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