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Big screen fun for SRK-Kat?

(DNA)

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, who are currently in London shooting for Yash Chopra’s romantic flick, apparently made the most of their free time in between shoots over the weekend, by catching a Bollywood film in a theatre there.

Some fans who apparently spotted the two stars catching the latest Saif Ali Khan spy thriller, accompanied by Katrina’s sister, and a few crew members, even posted pictures of the actors’ outing online. Reports claimed that the two along with some members of the cast and crew saw Agent Vinod in a theatre with the aam junta there.

According to the buzz online, apparently their shoot was wrapped early in the day and since they were in the vicinity of a theatre where the Bollywood film was playing, they decided to check it out. The cine-goers apparently were unaware of their presence in their midst and it was only when Katrina stepped out in the arcade that some managed to spot them and even clicked their photographs while in the theatre.

Meanwhile, Katrina was expected to also attend a special screening of her own film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara at a university there. It will now be close to a month that she and Shah Rukh have been shooting in London for their first film together.

According to a source, the two will be wrapping up the shoot there by the month end before heading back home. And while SRK is said to be maha-excited about getting back home to family, Kat’s going to be missing her own friends and family there.

YRF digs into its past trove, to remake Daag


(indiantelevision.com)

Going back to its early days, Yash Raj Films (YRF) has decided to remake hit films made under its banner.

Aditya Chopra has employed a special creative team to look into the past YRF hits and devise a way to remake the films in a new format.

The first film to be remade is the 1973 hit, Daag. The film was the story of a widowed mother who discovers that her husband, a fugitive presumed dead, is actually alive and married to another woman.

While the original version of Daag had Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Rakhee in the lead, the rehashed version will have Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.

SRK's new YRF film with Katrina on floors today


(NDTVMovies.Com)



On Friday, Shah Rukh Khan said he felt happy to start work with veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra. He was referring to the new film from Yash Raj Films which pairs him opposite Katrina Kaif for the first time.

The film will go on the floors today.

"Feel extremely happy when I start work with yashji...from the inside. Easy...smiles...happiness...purity of storytelling," SRK posted on Twitter on Friday.

Yesterday, Uday Chopra, Yash Chopra's son who often assists on his movies, confirmed the launch of the film. "Launching my dad's film today with a little pooja at YRF... shoot starts tomorrow with @ iamsrk and Katrina Kaif.. Dad directing after Veer- Zaara (sic)," Uday tweeted.

Yash Chopra returns to direction after seven years - after the cross-border love story Veer Zaara in 2004, with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta. No title has been decided as yet for the new film.

The film also stars Anushka Sharma, a Yash Raj favourite who made her debut with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in 2008 opposite SRK.

The music of the new film will be composed by A R Rahman and Gulzar will pen the lyrics.

SRK's earlier films with Yash Raj include blockbusters like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil to Pagal Hai and Mohabattein. It remains to be seen what Katrina can add to the SRK-Yash Raj hit formula.

The film is scheduled to release on Diwali 2012.


AR Rahman talks nothing, but music: Yash Chopra

(IANS)

Oscar winning composer AR Rahman`s dedication to work has left filmmaker Yash Chopra amazed.

The veteran filmmaker, who has signed up Rahman for the first time for his next directorial, is wonderstruck at his genius.

"Rahman is a genius. I am working on a film with him, and his way of working is fantastic... he`s amazing. He doesn`t talk anything but music, and he says he knows nothing but music," Chopra said at an event here Tuesday.

Chopra has roped in Rahman to compose melodies for his yet-to-be-titled film starring Shah Rukh Khan.

"Rahman just makes his own music. He says - `Yashji, I make music... you like it, you take it; you don`t like it, don`t take it. I keep making music and I like doing it`. Such is the dedication of that man," added the 79-year-old, whose last directorial venture was the cross-border love story ‘Veer-Zaara’, released in 2004.

Katrina Kaif nervous about working with Shah Rukh Khan

Katrina Kaif is candid enough to confess that it is more fun working with the younger heroes than the older ones.

In the beginning of her career she worked with senior actors like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. She was paired with the younger actor like Ranbir Kapoor in the recent past in films like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti that were successful, and then she did a Yashraj film with Imran Khan - Mere Brother Ki Dulhan which is about to release.

"I don't think anyone will mind if I say that it is very different working with older heroes because the age difference is of about 20 years, and just about two to three years with the younger heroes with who you can even do nonsense on the sets. For instance, Imran would come on the sets, he would kick me playfully...at times there would be nothing constructive what we were doing..there is so much bachpana .."

And one senior actor Katrina is terrified working with is Salman's arch foe Shah Rukh Khan. She will soon romance Shah Rukh on the big screen. "I don't know what it will be like working with Shah Rukh but I have heard that he makes his heroines very comfortable which is good. I am only on hi, hello terms with him and now I am doing Yash Chopra's romantic film with him! I look at him longingly but am always short of words while in his company," says Katrina.

(TOI)

Yash Chopra - 50 years and counting... The eternal romantic teams up with the king of romance once again

As already announced, Yash Chopra's next directorial venture stars the king of romance, Shahrukh Khan. As Yashji put it earlier, "Everyone knows that when I make a movie, Shahrukh will be involved with it. He is like family to YRF and I have always regarded him as one of my own."

However, after days of media conjecturing, we are happy to confirm that the two ladies, who will also be a part of this project, are Katrina Kaif, who will be playing a role opposite Shahrukh for the very first time, and Anushka Sharma, who was launched in "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", alongside Shahrukh.

Orchestrated by Yash Chopra, this untitled movie will mark the coming together yet again of the award winning duo of the music maestro A. R. Rahman and the poet & lyricist, Gulzar.

When we spoke with him, he shared some of his thoughts with us.

"It's been 7 years since I directed Veer-Zaara and as I begin work on my new film I hear my inner voice asking me a lot of questions. Are you sure you want to direct again, you are nearly 80 years old and the audience is getting younger day by day. Can I really speak from my heart and still expect today's youth to listen to me? Will I be able to live up to the blind faith that Shahrukh Khan has in me and give him yet another memorable romantic film? Will I be able to present the beautiful Katrina Kaif and the very talented Anushka Sharma in a way they have never been seen before? Will I be able to inspire Rahman and Gulzar Bhai enough to create their best work yet?

The honest answer is... I DON'T KNOW! All I know is that I'm making a film that I believe in, a film that is about love and nothing else. A film which has an old soul but a young heart. A film which is classic in its look but contemporary in its language. A film which I'm making on one simple faith... the love that my audiences have given to me over the years. They have tolerated my indulgences for the past 50 years, I'm sure they will indulge me one more time."

The film is scheduled for a Diwali 2012 release, the festive time when Yash Chopra movies over the years have lit up homes worldwide.

Yashji, it's nice to have you back in the Director's Chair!

(YRF)

I'll land up naked on Yash Chopra’s set: SRK

What’s happening to your film with Yash Chopra?

When I work with people I have worked with for years, I don’t even ask what they are doing. I’ve reached a stage in life where I need friends who have done films with me. And Yashji is more than a friend. He is like a mentor and a wonderful human being; besides being India’s greatest filmmaker ever. So, he asks me, “Beta aa jao, picture karni hai (Son, come over, we need to do a film).” And I always reply, “Haanji, aap bas bata do (Sure, just let me know).” He called me a few days ago and said, “Tu toh milta hi nahi hai yaar (you never meet).” So, I said, “Kya karna hai milke (what’s there to meet).” He told me, “Sun toh le kya karna hai film mein (at least listen to what has to be done in the film).” And I replied, “Aap karlo jo karna hai, main aa jaunga (you do what’s to be done, I’ll land up).” So he asked me, “Kapde kya pehnega (what’ll you wear?).” I said, “Nanga aa jaunga main, jo accha lage pehna dena (I’ll land up naked, make me wear whatever you like).”

More details please.

I can assure you that it’ll be a grand Yash Chopra film. But I don’t know the cast yet. I keep reading about Kajol or Katrina… (laughs). I, for one, don’t know if they are doing the film or not. Adi (producer Aditya Chopra) also asked me a few days ago, “When are we starting the film?” I told him, “You tell me when you want me to do it, and I’ll come.” I think they want to launch in November. Yashji, out of love, asked, “Should we launch on your birthday?” I told him, “Mere birthday pe kar do, apne birthday pe kar do (do it on my birthday, your birthday), I will do it.”

(Prashant Singh, Hindustan Times)

Read the full Interview here

Gulzar roped in to write lyrics for Yash Chopra's next

t's going to be a sheer poetry of romance with the new alliance. After the announcement of Yash Chopra's collaboration for his next directorial venture with music maestro AR Rahman, comes the news that Gulzar will join in to complete the musical ensemble.

"Though he has been associated with Yash Raj Films earlier, this is the first time that I will be working alongside Gulzarbhai", said Yash Chopra. "I am looking forward to some brilliant poetry, which I am personally very fond of. It will also be a privilege working with the award winning pair of AR Rahman and Gulzarbhai and making some wonderful and meaningful music."

An equally thrilled Gulzar chirps, "Yashji is someone who understands poetry and has probably redefined the poetry of romance through the music of his movies. There is a sense of excitement and anticipation in working with him."

For the rest of us, we can look forward to some soulful bliss.

(YRF)

(Bollywood Hungama News Network)

Anushka to play second fiddle to Katrina

The actress's youth and her connections with YRF land her a role in Yash's untitled project with Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan.

It might appear that she is second fiddle to Katrina Kaif, but Anushka Sharma knows what's good for her.

The rapport that the young actress shares with YRF have made her an obvious choice for directors Yash and Aditya Chopra's much-talked about untitled project. Sharma will now join Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, in Yash's directorial project since Veer Zaara, in 2004.
Our source explained, "The script requires a strong actor for the second lead in the film. Yash and Aditya were scouting around and then thought that Anushka seemed to be an obvious choice, for more than one reason.

The role required an actress, who looks younger than Katrina Kaif. And few actresses fit that requirement. Anushka was just the right choice. Plus, Yash Chopra is really fond of her."

If all goes as planned, this film will mark Anushka's fifth time working with YRF. Also, she is the only actress to work with both Yash and Aditya Chopra at the same time, unlike Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Aishwarya Rai and Preity Zinta, who have only worked with one of the two directors.

Despite repeated attempts, YRF remained unavailable for comment.

(Noyon Jyoti Parasara, Mumbai Mirror)

SRK to gain weight for Yash Chopra’s film

Shah Rukh Khan is looking super thin these days, thanks to his superhero costume that made him lose a lot of weight. But not anymore... the actor is happy that Ra.One shoot is over and he doesn't have to wear his heavy superhero costume yet again.

The actor is now looking forward to put on weight and look healthy for his forthcoming film that will be directed by Yash Chopra. SRK informs that he has to look handsome for the romantic flick which he will be starting later this year.

"I have to put on weight that I have lost during Ra.One. I have to look handsome for my next film. It's a romantic film and I have to look like a perfect romantic hero for the film," said Bollywood's most romantic hero Shah Rukh Khan, who is looking forward to work with Yash Chopra after 7 years since Veer-Zaara .

Yash Chopra's untitled romantic flick will star Katrina Kaif opposite Shahrukh for the first time. He also informed that there will be two actresses opposite him including Katrina.

(Reshma Kelkar Dhabolkar, TNN)

Kajol to star in YRF flick?

Might play the lead in Yash Chopra's directorial come-back, supposedly starring King Khan and Katrina

Is Yash Chopra planning to recreate Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge magic with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in his directorial next?

We recently spotted the actress at the YRF studios and sources inform that it was more than just a casual visit.

Rumours are rife that the film, a romantic saga, will star SRK and Katrina Kaif in the lead role. However, there is another spot in the movie and YRF's favourite actress, Kads is being considered for it.

The source reveals, "Chopra is very keen to have Kads opposite Shah Rukh. He is quite fond of both of them and loves their onscreen pairing. He feels that they can create the same magic."

"While it's sure that Katrina will star in the film, it could be possible that the movie is a love triangle and that they have approached Kajol to either reprise the other romantic lead or do a cameo," the source further adds.

The filmmaker who has directed movies like Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Silsila, etc. is returning to direction after seven years, with a romantic film. His last directorial venture was Veer Zara in 2004.

(Mid -Day)

Yash Chopra to collaborate with the music maestro A. R. Rahman

50 years of being an unparalleled industry icon.
40 years as head of the most revered studio in the country.
Director of some of the most heart-warming and celebrated movies of our times..
yrf is very proud to announce our next project directed by Yash Chopra.
Also, for the first time, Yashji and A. R. Rahman have come together for the music of this project. It is indeed a special announcement of two industry stalwarts collaborating on a film.
Speaking on this, Yash Chopra was effusive in his praise for the talented music director. "I am starting work on the music of my as yet untitled film with the very talented Rahman. Apart from the great honour that he has consistently brought to our country, he is also someone that has created some outstanding and memorable music, something which is very important and dear to me and my films. I am looking forward to creating some wonderful music combining Rahman's contemporary world music sensibilities and my old world sensibilities of lilting melodies."
A. R. Rahman, while speaking about working with Yashji for the first time said, "I am very excited to work with Yashji and I am humbled by his faith in me for his film. I have seen that Yashji always portrays music as the inevitable essence of love and divinity in his movies. I hope as a team we can bring tremendous joy to all."
On the various conjectures about the cast for his movie, Yashji also said, "Everyone knows that when I make a movie, Shahrukh will be involved with it. He is like family to YRF and I have always regarded him as one of my own. There will be two leading ladies in my film. Once Adi gives me the final draft of the script, I will finalise the two girls who will be cast along with Shahrukh."

(YRF)

SRK to romance Katrina now

Following our story on September 28, 2010, about SRK in Yash Chopra's next directorial venture, the industry was abuzz with speculations over the actress that would make the cut.

All rumours can be put to rest now. For the first time in her eight-year acting career, Katrina Kaif, will star opposite SRK in the YRF project.

A source close to YRF says, "Katrina was the first choice for the heroine's role in Yashji's film. She immediately said 'yes' to the film. She has loved the script and is looking forward to working with Yashji. She will play Shah Rukh's romantic interest."

Talking about the film's storyline, the source reveals, "Obviously, the film will be a love story. Yashji is a master of romance. There is no reason why he will not generate and extract great chemistry between Shah Rukh and Katrina."

Since the production house has witnessed some turmoil in the recent past, YRF is depending on the success of this project. When asked if SRK and Katrina feel secure about this endeavour, the source says, "Shah Rukh and Katrina have very good relations with Yashji and Aditya. They have equal faith in both of them. They are like family to them."

Considering, the last film that SRK did with Yash Chopra (Veer Zaara, 2004) was a success, here's hoping that all works out well for YRF.

(Vickey Lalwani, Mumbai Mirror)

Shahrukh Khan’s next Yash Raj movie starts from April

The King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan’s next with his loyal Yash Raj Films is likely to go on floors this April. Directed by the King of romance Yash Chopra and still there are strong rumours of Katrina Kaif pairing opposite King Khan. There’s no official confirmation on the date of the movie going on floors but a close hand reveals that its likely to be in April.


Shahrukh was last seen under Yash Raj banner in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ with Anushka Sharma.

Reliable sources swear that the Bollywood Badshah Shahrukh Khan is in a special contract with the Indian premiere production house Yash Raj Films where he is suppose to do one film in a gap of two years at least.

We all are eagerly waiting to see what the magic of SRK is and Yashji has in store for us after ‘Veer Zara’.

(Indiaglitz)



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)

Yash Chopra returns to direction, film goes on floor next year

Old is gold, this is one adage that has lasted the test of time, and proving it once again is the veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra who has announced his return to film direction.

Speaking on a show to FOX History & Entertainment channel, the man said, "Yes I am planning on starting my next film in winter this year, though I have the subject in mind. I am writing the script for the same and will start casting by the end of this year."

YRF spokesperson confirmed the same saying, "Yes, Yashji will be returning to films, and like he says the genre of the film will be his forte of emotion and romance."

(Bollywood Hungama)