FICCI Frames 2008, the annual convention of the media and entertainment industry got underway in Mumbai today. The three-day event will cover the entire gamut of media and entertainment like films, TV, radio, digital entertainment, animation, gaming, visual effects, etc. Over 1,500 delegates are expected to attend the convention.
The highlight of the first day was Yashraj Films head, veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra, who came down hard on political opposition and vandalism against censored movies. Without naming his own 'Aaja Nachle' and UTV's 'Jodhaa Akbar', both victims of vandalism. Chopra asked the Information And Broadcasting Ministry officials to consult the Supreme Court and work out a plan of action against rogue organisations indulging in acts vandalism.
The secretary in the I&B Ministry Asha Swarup assured Yash Chopra of necessary action and also regretted the unnecessary and unlawful protests against both 'Aaja Nachle' and 'Jodhaa Akbar'.
Catch every rumor spreading around Yash Raj Films (YRF) - India’s biggest entertainment house.
Fanaa in Gujarat After Two Years
Fanaa managed to find its way into a Gujarat theatre after two years. The film which was released in May 2006 was banned in the state at the time of release.
Fanaa was released at Relief Cinema in Ahmedabad on Friday to a good response the business over three days was 73,000 (67%).
Due to the ban in Gujarat, Fanaa lost around 5 crore nett business which would have amounted to around 2.75 crore extra revenue for the producers Yashraj Films.
Fanaa was released at Relief Cinema in Ahmedabad on Friday to a good response the business over three days was 73,000 (67%).
Due to the ban in Gujarat, Fanaa lost around 5 crore nett business which would have amounted to around 2.75 crore extra revenue for the producers Yashraj Films.
Tashan Promotion Late Due To Race
Tashan which is to be released in five weeks time has had no music release yet and the publicity campaign has not taken off with just an initial teaser doing the rounds.
The reason for this is the similarity of Tashan and Race, the promos that were expected to come for Tashan would give the feeling that the film is similar to Race so different promos have been made which will hit the television screens soon. The films may be different but posters and promos may have made the two films look similar so YRF have made changes to their publicity campaign.
The reason for this is the similarity of Tashan and Race, the promos that were expected to come for Tashan would give the feeling that the film is similar to Race so different promos have been made which will hit the television screens soon. The films may be different but posters and promos may have made the two films look similar so YRF have made changes to their publicity campaign.
TASHAN music - Hot and much anticipated
Yash Raj Films didn't have a great 2007 when it came to music of their films.
Barring JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM that had some foot tapping music by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy and made some impact in the charts, neither AAJA NACHLE [Salim Sulaiman] nor LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG [Shantanu Moitra] worked. TA RA RUM PUM [Vishal and Shekhar] and CHAK DE INDIA [Salim Sulaiman] were moderate successes but none lived up to the legacy of Yash Raj Films. All of this makes TASHAN an exceedingly important project for the production house that opens its account with this actioner in 2008.
Vishal Dadlani chuckles, "Even if we say this to ourselves, TASHAN is a 'dhamaal' score in the offering. Shekhar and I are supremely confident about the music and we are sure music lovers won't be disappointed at all. It has the 'dhinchaak' element that is associated with the genre of a film like TASHAN.
Music lovers too are looking forward to the film's music. Says Shalini Burman (Branch Manager with a Delhi based bank) - "Frankly speaking, I was a tad disappointed with TA RA RUM PUM since it was more of a Yash Raj score than Vishal & Shekhar. When I play music composed by the duo, I expect a JHANKAAR BEATS or a MUSAFIR or a DUS, something which brings to fore their own style. I hope TASHAN has a lot more of them."
Barring JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM that had some foot tapping music by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy and made some impact in the charts, neither AAJA NACHLE [Salim Sulaiman] nor LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG [Shantanu Moitra] worked. TA RA RUM PUM [Vishal and Shekhar] and CHAK DE INDIA [Salim Sulaiman] were moderate successes but none lived up to the legacy of Yash Raj Films. All of this makes TASHAN an exceedingly important project for the production house that opens its account with this actioner in 2008.
Vishal Dadlani chuckles, "Even if we say this to ourselves, TASHAN is a 'dhamaal' score in the offering. Shekhar and I are supremely confident about the music and we are sure music lovers won't be disappointed at all. It has the 'dhinchaak' element that is associated with the genre of a film like TASHAN.
Music lovers too are looking forward to the film's music. Says Shalini Burman (Branch Manager with a Delhi based bank) - "Frankly speaking, I was a tad disappointed with TA RA RUM PUM since it was more of a Yash Raj score than Vishal & Shekhar. When I play music composed by the duo, I expect a JHANKAAR BEATS or a MUSAFIR or a DUS, something which brings to fore their own style. I hope TASHAN has a lot more of them."
Dream comes true for Sonam
This dame who has been lying low key for quite sometime after her debut film 'Saawariya' has bagged yet another jackpot. Yes this time she has landed herself a role opposite none other that the King Khan. After Sonam acted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya' it was the hero of the film Ranbir who seemed to make a mark and Sonam had just one good film in her kitty with Dilli 6. We now have confirmed news that Sonam Kapoor will act in an Aditya Chopra film which he himself is going to direct. This time she will be acting with the Badhshah of Bollywood. The film titled 'Rab Ne Bana De Jodi' will see a 40-year-old hero getting attracted to a 16-year-old heroine.
It seems the Yashraj had been hunting wild to find an appropriate heroine who would fit this role. The script demanded a typical Punjabi kudi who would fit the role like a glove. And finally when Aditya approached papa Anil Kapoor he was more than willing to make Sonam hope on to the Yashraj bandwagon.
With an interesting story like this in hand we hope Aditya makes a smashing re-entry into direction!
Lead actress found for RNBDJ ?
Talent hunts were held accross the country to find a suitable new face to start opposite Shahrukh Khan in Aditya Chopra's directional venture Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, to release on December 12th. Still, all efforts failed and Chopra was left in quite a quandary. His film is to begin shooting soon, but he had no leading lady.
He searched around the clock for the perfect face, when in fact he ended up choosing an actress that has recently made an entry into the fraternity. Sonam Kapoor has reportedly been signed for the role, though no confirmation has been made by either party. Sources tell Mumbai Mirror that the film will be a love story between a 40 year-old man and a 16 year-old girl and Sonam fits the bill perfectly. Her character apparently has obvious traits of a Punjabi girl that Adi hasn't been able to find anywhere else.
However, since there has been no confirmation, things can always change at the last minute. For now, get ready for a completely new and fairly interesting jodi to hit the screens this December!
He searched around the clock for the perfect face, when in fact he ended up choosing an actress that has recently made an entry into the fraternity. Sonam Kapoor has reportedly been signed for the role, though no confirmation has been made by either party. Sources tell Mumbai Mirror that the film will be a love story between a 40 year-old man and a 16 year-old girl and Sonam fits the bill perfectly. Her character apparently has obvious traits of a Punjabi girl that Adi hasn't been able to find anywhere else.
However, since there has been no confirmation, things can always change at the last minute. For now, get ready for a completely new and fairly interesting jodi to hit the screens this December!
I was never on a drastic diet: Kareena
Kareena Kapoor has denied the report published in a Mumbai tabloid that she collapsed on the sets of Tashan owing to a crash diet.At an event to promote a hair removing cream for which she is the brand ambassador, she revealed, “I know some newspaper carried the story but I would like to make it clear that I have never been on a drastic diet.”
Explaining how she managed to tone down her body so much, she said, “I worked very hard during training. Bharat Thakur is the one person who is responsible for this. His yoga institute has completely sculptured my body and I have eaten everything the way I wished to eat.”
Agreeing that she had decided to reduce weight for the film, she added, "I had done it to get a specific look in the film but now I’m back to my normal looks and weight. I never found any need to be on diet.”
Kareena also shared her health gyaan at the event. “What helps me stay in good shape is that I’m a pure vegetarian. I don’t put non vegetarian food in my stomach to increase unnecessary weight. Moreover, on regular basis I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water and also have green vegetables and healthy food. It not only reflects on skin which glows but also strengthens your hair. Nowadays at the age of 25 you can become a diabetic so it’s most important to be healthy and see to it that your regular diet has more vitamins and minerals in it,” she concludes.
Uday Chopra turns director ?
Uday Chorpa (son of Yash Chopra and brother of Aditya Chopra) isn't ready to don the director's hat just yet, but the future looks promising. First and foremost he will most likely assist his brother during the making of the SRK-starred Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi which will release on December 12th of this year. However, it seems quite likely that the youngest Chopra will take to direction in 2009 after trying his hand as an actor in Neal N' Nikki and the Dhoom series.
Yash Raj Films’ incredible line-up for 2008
What does it take to entertain audiences across the country year after year? What does it take to be recognized across the world as India’s pre-eminent movie studio with an unrivalled box office record and an unmatched commitment to great cinema? First of all, it takes fantastic stories. For example, the five fantastic stories that form the base for Yash Raj Films’ five releases in 2008.
First up, on the 25th of April, is “Tashan”, the directorial debut of Vijay Krishna Acharya, the scriptwriter of the mega blockbuster “Dhoom” and “Dhoom:2”. It is the intriguing story of an irreverent call center executive, a desi wannabe gangster, a beautiful femme fatale and a murderous gangster who loves nothing more than to kill people and practice his English. With a star cast of Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor, “Tashan” surely lives up to its name. But it’s the story underneath the loads of style that will make “Tashan” a must watch experience. If you thought, only Hollywood could combine style with substance, think again: so can “Tashan” – the ishtyle, the goodluck, the pharmoola!
On 27th June will arrive storyteller Kunal Kohli’s latest offering after the box office blockbusters “Hum Tum” and “Fanaa”. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, 4 kids with attitude and God and a unique storyline. Romance, comedy, drama, pathos, fantasy and more – all that you ever wanted in the darkness of a movie theater is there in the story of this film, which will be titled shortly.
On 15th August, Independence Day, Yash Raj Films will invite you to celebrate the fresh new story of “Bachna Ae Haseeno”, the third film from one of India’s new vanguard of exciting directors, Siddharth Anand. It stars the young scion of the legendary Kapoor family, Ranbir Kapoor as the carefree alpha male and the relationships he has with the 3 women in his life. Starring alongside Ranbir are Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone in a story about loves lessons that you will never forget.
24th October sees a new chapter in Yash Raj Films’ expanding strides. That date will mark the release of the first full length animated feature film co-produced by the Studio along with Walt Disney Pictures, the world leaders in animation. “Roadside Romeo” spins the tale of a rich, cool, spoilt brat of a dog who is abandoned on the streets and now needs to fend with problems the likes of which he has never faced before. It features the voices of Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Jaaved Jaaferi and utilise state of the art computer animation done entirely in India. Written and directed by Jugal Hansraj, “Roadside Romeo” looks set to be a landmark in Indian cinema.
Exciting as these four diverse stories are in their own right, there is no doubt that excitement among Indian audiences will be at a fever pitch on the 12th of December. For that is the date on which Aditya Chopra will be back as director for the first time in eight years. For these past eight years, Aditya Chopra has concentrated his creative energies on building Yash Raj Films into India’s first production house built on the studio model and shaping it into a creative nerve centre that has nurtured some of India’s best screenwriters, directors and stars. But “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”, starring Shah Rukh Khan, will remind audiences (if anyone has forgotten) of the magic touch that has made “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” the longest running motion picture in Indian cinema history. While many of his stories and screenplays have been seen on screen in the last few years, including “Veer-Zaara”, which was helmed by his father Yash Chopra, the romantic confection of “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” looks set to capture hearts across the globe all over again.
Five stories, then. Five incredible films that encapsulate the magic of Yash Raj Films in five uniquely different ways. Five reasons to celebrate a wonderful 2008 with Yash Raj Films.
First up, on the 25th of April, is “Tashan”, the directorial debut of Vijay Krishna Acharya, the scriptwriter of the mega blockbuster “Dhoom” and “Dhoom:2”. It is the intriguing story of an irreverent call center executive, a desi wannabe gangster, a beautiful femme fatale and a murderous gangster who loves nothing more than to kill people and practice his English. With a star cast of Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor, “Tashan” surely lives up to its name. But it’s the story underneath the loads of style that will make “Tashan” a must watch experience. If you thought, only Hollywood could combine style with substance, think again: so can “Tashan” – the ishtyle, the goodluck, the pharmoola!
On 27th June will arrive storyteller Kunal Kohli’s latest offering after the box office blockbusters “Hum Tum” and “Fanaa”. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, 4 kids with attitude and God and a unique storyline. Romance, comedy, drama, pathos, fantasy and more – all that you ever wanted in the darkness of a movie theater is there in the story of this film, which will be titled shortly.
On 15th August, Independence Day, Yash Raj Films will invite you to celebrate the fresh new story of “Bachna Ae Haseeno”, the third film from one of India’s new vanguard of exciting directors, Siddharth Anand. It stars the young scion of the legendary Kapoor family, Ranbir Kapoor as the carefree alpha male and the relationships he has with the 3 women in his life. Starring alongside Ranbir are Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone in a story about loves lessons that you will never forget.
24th October sees a new chapter in Yash Raj Films’ expanding strides. That date will mark the release of the first full length animated feature film co-produced by the Studio along with Walt Disney Pictures, the world leaders in animation. “Roadside Romeo” spins the tale of a rich, cool, spoilt brat of a dog who is abandoned on the streets and now needs to fend with problems the likes of which he has never faced before. It features the voices of Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Jaaved Jaaferi and utilise state of the art computer animation done entirely in India. Written and directed by Jugal Hansraj, “Roadside Romeo” looks set to be a landmark in Indian cinema.
Exciting as these four diverse stories are in their own right, there is no doubt that excitement among Indian audiences will be at a fever pitch on the 12th of December. For that is the date on which Aditya Chopra will be back as director for the first time in eight years. For these past eight years, Aditya Chopra has concentrated his creative energies on building Yash Raj Films into India’s first production house built on the studio model and shaping it into a creative nerve centre that has nurtured some of India’s best screenwriters, directors and stars. But “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”, starring Shah Rukh Khan, will remind audiences (if anyone has forgotten) of the magic touch that has made “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” the longest running motion picture in Indian cinema history. While many of his stories and screenplays have been seen on screen in the last few years, including “Veer-Zaara”, which was helmed by his father Yash Chopra, the romantic confection of “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” looks set to capture hearts across the globe all over again.
Five stories, then. Five incredible films that encapsulate the magic of Yash Raj Films in five uniquely different ways. Five reasons to celebrate a wonderful 2008 with Yash Raj Films.
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."
Yash Raj Films' Dhoom:2 game to hit stores in April
A PC-based game on Yash Raj Films' 2006 blockbuster Dhoom:2 will be launched in the market by mid-April this year. The game has been made on a budget of Rs 30 million (Rs 3 crores).
Hyderabad-based FX Labs has developed the game, which is tentatively titled D 2.5. All characters from the movie will be part of the game. The movie starred Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu and Uday Singh.
Speaking to Businessofcinema.com, Yash Raj senior manager internet and new media Anand Gurnani says, "The game will be marketed and distributed by Yash Raj Films. "Currently, we are giving final finishing touches to the game and it may be called D 2.5. We will lock in the marketing and distribution strategy in a few days."
Elaborating on the game, FX Labs founder and chairman Sashi Reddi says, "The game has been developed keeping in mind the Indian audience, therefore apart from the action, it also has some song and dance. Since we want to breakthrough at a mass level with this game, we have not complicated the game because it is necessary to keep in mind that majority Indians have not played a game."
The game has a play time of approximately four hours. A team of 40 people have developed the game over a period of 15 months. Based on the feedback D 2.5 receives, the game may further be developed for Sony's Playstation as well.
(BOC)
"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)
Kohli-ating with other banners!
The YRF loyalist had closed-door meetings with Warner Bros as well as UTVKunal Kohli is under an exclusive contract with Yash Raj Films, yet he is meeting other production houses, and talking business. It’s rumoured that the director now wants to branch out and launch his own production house.
Twice unlucky
The Fanaa director has been associated with the Yash Raj clan since last six years. Every director who debuts with YRF is signed for a three-film deal after which the director can move out and work with other banners.
This is Kunal’s second contract with YRF. He directed Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002), Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). After these, he stayed back with the Chopra camp and fetched a new contract for three other movies; with the added title of co-producer. The first of the three films is currently under production and stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji.
Unhappy?
But now, things aren’t rosy between him and YRF, and he’s been negotiating with other banners to buy out his current contract. Reveals an insider, “Last week, Kunal met up with officials from Warner Bros and UTV.”
Kunal admits he met the Warner Bros official but denies the rest, “I know Les Fernandes, the head of Warner, socially but that doesn’t mean that I am talking to them about a move. I also keep meeting many other heads from different companies but it’s just film talk. I share a very good relation with Yash Raj and I am not contemplating a move away from them.”
(Mid - Day)
Sreejita De with Akshay in Tashan
Sreejita De, who plays the chef in Star One's Annu Ki Hogayee Wah Bhai Wah is not new to facing cameras! For the uninitiated, the young and talented girl will be seen sharing screen space with Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Akshay Kumar in the soon to be released Tashan. Sreejita, a student of Mass Media was earlier seen in Ekta's Karam Apna Apna and Kasauti Zindagi Kay, in not so important roles.Sreejita says, "I always wanted to play some substantial role and when I was short listed for DJ's new show Annu, I was very elated and felt very encouraged. The concept is very offbeat, yet people can relate to the situation through which Annu and her family go through". Looking forward to see Annu with Akki in Tashan!
Ranbir Kapoor says Bachna Ae Haseenon
Ranbir Kapoor's post-Saawariya project, a romantic musical for Yash Raj Films, had been struggling to find an appropriate title. Finally, it has one - Bachna Ae Haseenon, which harks back to his father's chartbuster."But I don't think we decided to name the film Bachna Ae Haseenon to suggest a link with my past. Sure, the song was a big R.D. Burman chartbuster in its time. My dad, mom and I are all huge fans of RDB," Ranbir told IANS.
"My parents' biggest hits were composed by him. But more than the instant connectivity, I think the title was selected because it's very apt for my film. It's about this guy's journey in life and his different encounters with various women," he added.
The film, which has the young superstar courting Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone, is 60 percent complete and is expected to open on Aug 15.
(Sify)
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)
Akki axed from Tashan promos
Akshay Kumar is miffed with Yash Raj Films for not giving him as much exposure as Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the Tashan promos. If sources are to be believed, the promos will singularly focus on Saif and Kareena.
It is only natural that Yash Raj Films is cashing in big time on the Saif-Kareena pairing, for their big ticket hit. However, it looks like there is another reason for Akshay being pushed out of the picture. We hear that Akshay had recently turned down a Yash Raj film, thus rubbing the Chopras the wrong way.
A source close to the production house says, “It’s true that Akshay turned down a Yash Raj film and the Chopras did not take it too well.” Adds the source, “After watching Akshay’s performance in Tashan, the Chopras wanted him to star in another project of theirs. However, he was not entirely convinced with the story and turned it down.”
The source further says, “Aditya believes that because of Yash Raj’s Dil To Pagal Hai , Akshay got a new image. Sadly, Akshay’s decision caught him off-guard.” We sent a text message to Akshay but he remained unavailable for comment.
It is only natural that Yash Raj Films is cashing in big time on the Saif-Kareena pairing, for their big ticket hit. However, it looks like there is another reason for Akshay being pushed out of the picture. We hear that Akshay had recently turned down a Yash Raj film, thus rubbing the Chopras the wrong way.
A source close to the production house says, “It’s true that Akshay turned down a Yash Raj film and the Chopras did not take it too well.” Adds the source, “After watching Akshay’s performance in Tashan, the Chopras wanted him to star in another project of theirs. However, he was not entirely convinced with the story and turned it down.”
The source further says, “Aditya believes that because of Yash Raj’s Dil To Pagal Hai , Akshay got a new image. Sadly, Akshay’s decision caught him off-guard.” We sent a text message to Akshay but he remained unavailable for comment.
SRK to co-produce with Yash Raj ?
After giving innumerous blockbuster movies, Shah Rukh Khan has proved that he rules Bollywood. According to our source at Yashraj Films, apparently SRK has decided to co-produce Aditya Chopra’s forthcoming film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
A reliable source from the industry informed us that there is a secret deal between SRK and the Yash Raj Banner. According to the deal SRK will not charge the amount which he quotes for other banners, rather he will share the profit with the Yash Raj Banner.
It can be recalled that Yash Raj had several releases last year out of which only Chak De India did well at the box office. Apparently the success of CDI might have compelled SRK to co-produce his next film with Yash Raj.
When Indiatimes Movies got in touch with Shah Rukh Khan to confirm the news, he denied in one word “No”.
“SRK has proved that he is the most popular actor of Bollywood. However, his confidence proves that he can be a successful producer who can sell his film. Though it’s a secret pact, Yash Raj will make an official announcement on right time”, affirms the source.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has been written by Aditya Chopra. It will be his third film as a director. Reportedly Aditya will introduce a new girl opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film will commence in May and is slated to release by the end of 2008.
It’s a time will tell situation, whether SRK will feature into this co-production..
(TOI)
A reliable source from the industry informed us that there is a secret deal between SRK and the Yash Raj Banner. According to the deal SRK will not charge the amount which he quotes for other banners, rather he will share the profit with the Yash Raj Banner.
It can be recalled that Yash Raj had several releases last year out of which only Chak De India did well at the box office. Apparently the success of CDI might have compelled SRK to co-produce his next film with Yash Raj.
When Indiatimes Movies got in touch with Shah Rukh Khan to confirm the news, he denied in one word “No”.
“SRK has proved that he is the most popular actor of Bollywood. However, his confidence proves that he can be a successful producer who can sell his film. Though it’s a secret pact, Yash Raj will make an official announcement on right time”, affirms the source.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has been written by Aditya Chopra. It will be his third film as a director. Reportedly Aditya will introduce a new girl opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film will commence in May and is slated to release by the end of 2008.
It’s a time will tell situation, whether SRK will feature into this co-production..
(TOI)
TASHAN promos from next week
The first promo of Yashraj Films' upcoming action extravaganza, TASHAN, was included in the reels of their last release, AAJA NACHLE. Just that single trailor (which we had discussed in detail), which concluded with Anil saying, "First impression is last impression", seems to have worked like magic and was enough to build a tremendous hype around the film. And if that was not enough, an unlikely source, the posters of the movie (in cinemas) are taking the curiosity to dizzying heights. A proof of that is the high number of enquiries at the theatres where these hoardings have been displayed. So what's the latest on TASHAN?
As per our trade and exhibition sources, Yashraj Films is all set to launch a publicity blitzkrieg for the film, with the tag line- 'The Ishtyle... The Good Luck... The Pharmoola' from the first week of March, followed by a quick audio release.
Vijay Krishna Acharya's TASHAN, forecasted/projected as one of the biggest openers of the year by the trade is all set to hit the screens on 25th April 2008 and is likely to be the only major release of the week.
(Glamsham)
As per our trade and exhibition sources, Yashraj Films is all set to launch a publicity blitzkrieg for the film, with the tag line- 'The Ishtyle... The Good Luck... The Pharmoola' from the first week of March, followed by a quick audio release.
Vijay Krishna Acharya's TASHAN, forecasted/projected as one of the biggest openers of the year by the trade is all set to hit the screens on 25th April 2008 and is likely to be the only major release of the week.
(Glamsham)
Yash Chopra on Budget 2008
Filmmaker Yash Chopra was recently hailed as the most powerful man in Hindi cinema. Unassuming and humble, we caught up with him in his own studio, and asked him about Budget 2008.
I don't know what it's oing to be. But I do hope they take the entertainment industry into consideration. The amount of taxes imposed on production houses is tough to bear, and leaves little profit for filmmakers.
This is extremely disappointing. We need to encourage people to make more films, but when there is hardly anything you get in return it often becomes a losing proposition. Also, not all films work.
That makes matters worse. I have more people working in my accounts department than on the films I am making. That's the scene. The paperwork is endless.Lets hope there's an end to this endless madness soon!
(TOI)
I don't know what it's oing to be. But I do hope they take the entertainment industry into consideration. The amount of taxes imposed on production houses is tough to bear, and leaves little profit for filmmakers.
This is extremely disappointing. We need to encourage people to make more films, but when there is hardly anything you get in return it often becomes a losing proposition. Also, not all films work.
That makes matters worse. I have more people working in my accounts department than on the films I am making. That's the scene. The paperwork is endless.Lets hope there's an end to this endless madness soon!
(TOI)
Huge Curiosity For Tashan
The publicity campaign has not even started for Tashan but curiosity levels for the film are huge and we not talking about the trade but actual film going public. There are posters of Tashan at most multiplexes and certain single screens and it seems the public cannot wait for the film as enquiries are in thousands about the film from the public. This could be due to the fact the YRF have cleverly held back the music and promotion of the film that the public is desperate to find what the film is about. If one poster can create this sort of craze then its going to be something else by the time of release.
The publicity campaign is expected to start in the first week of March and there is no doubt that will film create a stampede at the box office with opening day records being smashed all over India. Tashan stars current box office favourites Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor alongside Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor in a stellar role.
The publicity campaign is expected to start in the first week of March and there is no doubt that will film create a stampede at the box office with opening day records being smashed all over India. Tashan stars current box office favourites Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor alongside Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor in a stellar role.
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)
SRK to mediate between Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra
Buzz is strong about Karan Johar not being happy with the price Yash Raj is offering him for distribution rights of his next, directed by protégé Tarun Mansukhani and that he and old pal, Aditya Chopra had a tiff over it. Their common pal, Shah Rukh Khan is playing mediator in all this claim industry sources.
"Every Dharma Productions film by Karan Johar has been distributed by Yash Raj worldwide. Though the rights price increased with every released film as they all went on to become super hits, it was still considerably low as compared to new players in the market – the corporate companies such as UTV or Eros or even big distributors like Ashtavinayak were willing to offer.
But due to his equation with Adi, Karan never thought twice about it, but now he is in two minds with a joint offer by Eros for the Abhishek Bachchan– Priyanka Chopra – John Abraham starrer directed by Tarun Mansukhani and for KJo’s SRK – Kajol starrer My Name Is Khan.
It is reportedly around Rs 175 crore (75 crore for the yet untitled Mansukhani film and 100 crore for MNIK). Eros had approached KJo through SRK," an industry source reveals.
"SRK'''s home production, Om Shanti Om was sold for close to Rs. 70 crore to Eros. SRK, during his trip to the UK for the Zee Carnival, met with the Eros big wigs wherein they put forth the proposal to him to put it up for KJo. SRK is learnt to have spoken to Karan regarding it and clearly telling him to put friendship on one side and business on the other.
The kind of money offered is almost more than double than what KJo would expect from Yash Raj for both his films. At the same time, SRK it seems is also speaking to Aditya over it on Karan's behalf making him understand Karan's predicament. He is ensuring either Adi increase his offer price to what the current market price for biggies of such proportions is or let Karan have his way. The ball is presently in Adi's court now," adds the source.
"SRK has always in the last few years never approached the Chopras for the distribution rights because he has always been a thorough professional who has never mixed business with friendship. It is high time he expects Karan too follows suit. Next in the pipeline might be Rakesh Roshan, who too is being offered unheard of sums for his Krrish 2. He has been distributing his last few films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish through Yash Raj for a lesser price as compared to the market rate," the source concludes.
But one thing is sure industry insiders say. “Whether this deal happens between them or not, Adi and Karan are not going to go their separate ways.”
"Every Dharma Productions film by Karan Johar has been distributed by Yash Raj worldwide. Though the rights price increased with every released film as they all went on to become super hits, it was still considerably low as compared to new players in the market – the corporate companies such as UTV or Eros or even big distributors like Ashtavinayak were willing to offer.
But due to his equation with Adi, Karan never thought twice about it, but now he is in two minds with a joint offer by Eros for the Abhishek Bachchan– Priyanka Chopra – John Abraham starrer directed by Tarun Mansukhani and for KJo’s SRK – Kajol starrer My Name Is Khan.
It is reportedly around Rs 175 crore (75 crore for the yet untitled Mansukhani film and 100 crore for MNIK). Eros had approached KJo through SRK," an industry source reveals.
"SRK'''s home production, Om Shanti Om was sold for close to Rs. 70 crore to Eros. SRK, during his trip to the UK for the Zee Carnival, met with the Eros big wigs wherein they put forth the proposal to him to put it up for KJo. SRK is learnt to have spoken to Karan regarding it and clearly telling him to put friendship on one side and business on the other.
The kind of money offered is almost more than double than what KJo would expect from Yash Raj for both his films. At the same time, SRK it seems is also speaking to Aditya over it on Karan's behalf making him understand Karan's predicament. He is ensuring either Adi increase his offer price to what the current market price for biggies of such proportions is or let Karan have his way. The ball is presently in Adi's court now," adds the source.
"SRK has always in the last few years never approached the Chopras for the distribution rights because he has always been a thorough professional who has never mixed business with friendship. It is high time he expects Karan too follows suit. Next in the pipeline might be Rakesh Roshan, who too is being offered unheard of sums for his Krrish 2. He has been distributing his last few films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish through Yash Raj for a lesser price as compared to the market rate," the source concludes.
But one thing is sure industry insiders say. “Whether this deal happens between them or not, Adi and Karan are not going to go their separate ways.”
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 .
Kaafi with Karan
Johar wants Chopras to re-negotiate the terms for his next film Dostana; meanwhile, he is talking to other distributors
Karan Johar shares a personal equation with Yash Chopra and his son Aditya. Karan calls the Chopras ‘his family’, and has had many successful business dealings with them as well, as Yash Raj Films has distributed all of KJo’s films.
However, this may change with Dharma Productions’ next project, which is being directed by Tarun Mansukhani.
The Chopras are known for driving hard bargains. They are in the position to call the shots and pay stars a pittance for acting in their films.
Also, when it comes to distributing films, they make their own laws. Until now, they worked with Karan on a commission basis but now he wants a fresh deal with the Chopras.
Outright price
After proving his worth at the box office, the talented filmmaker believes he deserves a bigger slice of the revenue the film earns.
“Karan recently met up with Adi and told him that he doesn’t want him to distribute Dostana on a commission basis. He said that he would like to continue being associated with YRF but he wants them to pay him an outright price for the film,” says an industry insider.
SRK’s push did it
If Adi doesn’t accept Karan’s terms, he’s willing to take his film to Eros for distribution. Adi and Karan will sit down soon to sort out the details.
It wasn’t easy for Karan to make this decision, and one he would not have made without a gentle push from his good friend SRK. Shah Rukh advised him to keep his personal equations aside while making a business deal.
Insiders reveal, “It was Shah Rukh’s suggestion that if Yash Raj wasn’t ready to buy his movie at an outright price then he should approach Eros. Now, Karan is busy weighing his options and taking a final call.”
Also on the table is the option of Karan taking the film to an international studio for distribution. Will YRF give in to KJo’s demands? Watch this space for more.
Karan Johar shares a personal equation with Yash Chopra and his son Aditya. Karan calls the Chopras ‘his family’, and has had many successful business dealings with them as well, as Yash Raj Films has distributed all of KJo’s films.
However, this may change with Dharma Productions’ next project, which is being directed by Tarun Mansukhani.
The Chopras are known for driving hard bargains. They are in the position to call the shots and pay stars a pittance for acting in their films.
Also, when it comes to distributing films, they make their own laws. Until now, they worked with Karan on a commission basis but now he wants a fresh deal with the Chopras.
Outright price
After proving his worth at the box office, the talented filmmaker believes he deserves a bigger slice of the revenue the film earns.
“Karan recently met up with Adi and told him that he doesn’t want him to distribute Dostana on a commission basis. He said that he would like to continue being associated with YRF but he wants them to pay him an outright price for the film,” says an industry insider.
SRK’s push did it
If Adi doesn’t accept Karan’s terms, he’s willing to take his film to Eros for distribution. Adi and Karan will sit down soon to sort out the details.
It wasn’t easy for Karan to make this decision, and one he would not have made without a gentle push from his good friend SRK. Shah Rukh advised him to keep his personal equations aside while making a business deal.
Insiders reveal, “It was Shah Rukh’s suggestion that if Yash Raj wasn’t ready to buy his movie at an outright price then he should approach Eros. Now, Karan is busy weighing his options and taking a final call.”
Also on the table is the option of Karan taking the film to an international studio for distribution. Will YRF give in to KJo’s demands? Watch this space for more.
Rakhi Sawant in Yash Raj's next?
Item queen of Bollywood Rakhi Sawant is keen to get into the A-league of Bollywood. She recently performed an item number in Rakesh Roshan's Krazzy 4 . And if sources are to be believed Rakhi has been signed by Yash Raj Films for their forthcoming film.
According to a source, Rakhi has been signed for Yash Raj's Shahid Kapoor Rani Mukherjee starrer to be directed by Anurag Singh. itss going to be a life time role for Rakhi. Its not a cameo. She will be seen as a dancer from the Bhand Samaj doing nautanki . Rakhi's role is quite bold just like the way she is in her real life. She will have some really bold dialogues and rocking dance numbers in the film.†reveals a source.
It is believed that Rakhi's role in this film will help her raise the bar and be at par with the league actresses. The source adds that Chopras have asked Rakhi not to talk about the film as per their confidentiality policy.
When we quizzed Rakhi about the film, she was surprised to know how we came to know about it. She neither confirmed nor denied the news but as expected, asked us, “Who told you about this? I dont want to comment on this. She further said, my dream to work with Yash Raj. I am dying to work with them and if I get an opportunity to work with them, it would be like a dream come true.
Yash Raj Films maintain complete secrecy about their projects but it is believed that the film will commence in March 2008.
According to a source, Rakhi has been signed for Yash Raj's Shahid Kapoor Rani Mukherjee starrer to be directed by Anurag Singh. itss going to be a life time role for Rakhi. Its not a cameo. She will be seen as a dancer from the Bhand Samaj doing nautanki . Rakhi's role is quite bold just like the way she is in her real life. She will have some really bold dialogues and rocking dance numbers in the film.†reveals a source.
It is believed that Rakhi's role in this film will help her raise the bar and be at par with the league actresses. The source adds that Chopras have asked Rakhi not to talk about the film as per their confidentiality policy.
When we quizzed Rakhi about the film, she was surprised to know how we came to know about it. She neither confirmed nor denied the news but as expected, asked us, “Who told you about this? I dont want to comment on this. She further said, my dream to work with Yash Raj. I am dying to work with them and if I get an opportunity to work with them, it would be like a dream come true.
Yash Raj Films maintain complete secrecy about their projects but it is believed that the film will commence in March 2008.
Katrina’s role deleted from Yash Raj Film opposite Ranbir!
by Rajiv Dutta
Katrina Kaif may be on a high as she has signed two films in one week - one with John Abraham for Yash Raj Films to be directed by Kabir Khan and the other with Akshay Kumar in Shree Ashtavinayak's Blue.
But the fact is that Katrina was offered the Yash Raj Film as a sop!
This is because her role was deleted in the other Yash Raj project, directed by Siddharth Anand, with Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba.
Says a source, "This is one of those rare occasions that a heroine's track has been chopped from a film, while there are three more actresses whose portions have been kept. Katrina was slated to shoot for the film this month.
"They decided to do away with her role as the other actresses have already shot for the film (Deepika, Bipasha and Minissha have completed schedules in Mumbai and Australia). That's why Yash Raj offered her another film as a sop, so she doesn't feel upset.
"She signed John's film last week. Salman knew she was doing John's film and in fact, had told her she should do it. Salman doesn't want his personal equations to come in the way of Katrina's career."
Yash Raj Films spokesperson Monica Bhattacharya confirms that Katrina's track has been taken out from Siddharth Anand's as-yet untitled film.
She says, "Siddharth Anand's next film which is slated to release later this year is a story about a man (Ranbir) and the four women he meets. Sixty per cent of the film has already been shot and we found the story was becoming too long. As a result we decided to do away with one girl's character altogether. Katrina's character was the only one that has not yet been shot, so we decided to do away with her character."
Katrina Kaif may be on a high as she has signed two films in one week - one with John Abraham for Yash Raj Films to be directed by Kabir Khan and the other with Akshay Kumar in Shree Ashtavinayak's Blue.
But the fact is that Katrina was offered the Yash Raj Film as a sop!
This is because her role was deleted in the other Yash Raj project, directed by Siddharth Anand, with Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba.
Says a source, "This is one of those rare occasions that a heroine's track has been chopped from a film, while there are three more actresses whose portions have been kept. Katrina was slated to shoot for the film this month.
"They decided to do away with her role as the other actresses have already shot for the film (Deepika, Bipasha and Minissha have completed schedules in Mumbai and Australia). That's why Yash Raj offered her another film as a sop, so she doesn't feel upset.
"She signed John's film last week. Salman knew she was doing John's film and in fact, had told her she should do it. Salman doesn't want his personal equations to come in the way of Katrina's career."
Yash Raj Films spokesperson Monica Bhattacharya confirms that Katrina's track has been taken out from Siddharth Anand's as-yet untitled film.
She says, "Siddharth Anand's next film which is slated to release later this year is a story about a man (Ranbir) and the four women he meets. Sixty per cent of the film has already been shot and we found the story was becoming too long. As a result we decided to do away with one girl's character altogether. Katrina's character was the only one that has not yet been shot, so we decided to do away with her character."
Yash Chopra to direct a film
13 February 2008 (Sawf News) - Close on the heels of the recent announcement from Yash Raj Films that Aditya Chopra will direct a film after 8 years his father, Yash Raj Chopra, also announced his intent to direct a film this year.
"This year, I am going to direct my next film. The story has been finalized, only the script has to be given shape," Chopra announced at an event by the Ladies Study Group on Wednesday, February 13.
Chopra's last directorial venture, Veer Zaara (2004), was a huge box office success.
The 75-year-old producer / director made his directorial debut in 1959 with Dhool Ka Phool, earlier having assisted his elder brother BR Chopra on the sets of Naya Daur (1957).
A quintessential romantic at heart, Chopra is best remembered by hits such as Veer-Zaara, Dil To Pagal Hai and Lamhe.
Chopra's banner - Yash Raj Films - is one of the most revered banners in Bollywood. Until recently it had an enviable reputation of delivering one hit after the other.
The banner lost some of its Midas touch in 2007 - four of its releases - Aaja Nachle, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Ta Ra Rum Pum - failed to rouse the box office though, Chak De! India was a huge success.
Chopra brushes aside the reverses last year.
"I am not disappointed. If the films don't work it doesn't mean you will stop making movies. You like the story, believe in it and go ahead," he says.
However, it is believed that the father son duo has rolled up its sleeves and gone back to directing in order to restore the banner's reputation.
That can only mean that movie goers in India are in for a rare treat!
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"This year, I am going to direct my next film. The story has been finalized, only the script has to be given shape," Chopra announced at an event by the Ladies Study Group on Wednesday, February 13.
Chopra's last directorial venture, Veer Zaara (2004), was a huge box office success.
The 75-year-old producer / director made his directorial debut in 1959 with Dhool Ka Phool, earlier having assisted his elder brother BR Chopra on the sets of Naya Daur (1957).
A quintessential romantic at heart, Chopra is best remembered by hits such as Veer-Zaara, Dil To Pagal Hai and Lamhe.
Chopra's banner - Yash Raj Films - is one of the most revered banners in Bollywood. Until recently it had an enviable reputation of delivering one hit after the other.
The banner lost some of its Midas touch in 2007 - four of its releases - Aaja Nachle, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Ta Ra Rum Pum - failed to rouse the box office though, Chak De! India was a huge success.
Chopra brushes aside the reverses last year.
"I am not disappointed. If the films don't work it doesn't mean you will stop making movies. You like the story, believe in it and go ahead," he says.
However, it is believed that the father son duo has rolled up its sleeves and gone back to directing in order to restore the banner's reputation.
That can only mean that movie goers in India are in for a rare treat!
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Old formula films are flopping, says Yash Chopra
There is one simple reason behind the recent surge in popularity of Bollywood in the West, says legendary Indian filmmaker Yash Chopra. "People who see our films feel happy," he said.
Indeed, Bollywood's pulling power of romance, costumes, music, comedy and stories is helping to propel Hindi films beyond the Indian diaspora and into mainstream cinemas around the globe as well as reaching the world of marketing and advertising.
"Bollywood is doing damn good business overseas," said Chopra, who is here as a member of the jury for the German capital's 56th international film festival which runs until Feb 19.
His invitation to join the jury is a reflection both of his reputation as one of most prominent members of the Indian film industry as well as the worldwide interest in Bollywood movies.
In fashion, music clothes and food - "India is happening" said Chopra, whose filmmaking career spans almost half a century with love and romance the central themes of the more than 30 films he has directed and produced over the years.
Born in Lahore (now Pakistan) in 1932, he initially worked as an assistant director to moviemaker IS Johar and on films made by his brother B.R. Chopra.
He made his directorial debut in 1959 with Dhool ka Phool, a story about unwed motherhood, illegitimacy and hopes for communal harmony.
Just over a decade later he established his own company, Yash Raj Films before rapidly becoming one the most powerful moguls in Hindi films pumping out a series of smash box office hits.
"Today audiences are ready to accept anything different," he said. He quickly added: "You have to give them a package of full entertainment."
As India changes rapidly, Bollywood has been questioning its direction with Chopra saying that movies using what Indian cinema calls the old formula (comprising a few songs, a couple of comedy routines and several action scenes) were starting to lose their audience appeal.
"Films made using the old formula have been starting to flop", he said.
"We have to present new subjects," said Chopra with Bollywood beginning to tackle questions like sexuality and political issues including corruption as well as international standard action films.
Indeed, Bollywood's pulling power of romance, costumes, music, comedy and stories is helping to propel Hindi films beyond the Indian diaspora and into mainstream cinemas around the globe as well as reaching the world of marketing and advertising.
"Bollywood is doing damn good business overseas," said Chopra, who is here as a member of the jury for the German capital's 56th international film festival which runs until Feb 19.
His invitation to join the jury is a reflection both of his reputation as one of most prominent members of the Indian film industry as well as the worldwide interest in Bollywood movies.
In fashion, music clothes and food - "India is happening" said Chopra, whose filmmaking career spans almost half a century with love and romance the central themes of the more than 30 films he has directed and produced over the years.
Born in Lahore (now Pakistan) in 1932, he initially worked as an assistant director to moviemaker IS Johar and on films made by his brother B.R. Chopra.
He made his directorial debut in 1959 with Dhool ka Phool, a story about unwed motherhood, illegitimacy and hopes for communal harmony.
Just over a decade later he established his own company, Yash Raj Films before rapidly becoming one the most powerful moguls in Hindi films pumping out a series of smash box office hits.
"Today audiences are ready to accept anything different," he said. He quickly added: "You have to give them a package of full entertainment."
As India changes rapidly, Bollywood has been questioning its direction with Chopra saying that movies using what Indian cinema calls the old formula (comprising a few songs, a couple of comedy routines and several action scenes) were starting to lose their audience appeal.
"Films made using the old formula have been starting to flop", he said.
"We have to present new subjects," said Chopra with Bollywood beginning to tackle questions like sexuality and political issues including corruption as well as international standard action films.
John-Kat sign YRF project
The banner will now unite Katrina Kaif and John Abraham for the first time.
The yet-untitled film will be directed by Kabir Khan. Khan made his feature debut with YRF's Kabul Express [Images] in 2006, starring John Abraham and Arshad Warsi.
Following Dhoom in 2004, this will be John's third Yash Raj Films production.
While Katrina hasn't yet worked for the banner, this will be her second film for them. She is already committed to a film for them directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Ranbir Kapoor.
The John-Kat film will go on the floors in July, and release in 2009. The rest of the cast is still being finalised.
Speaking about the story of the film, Kabir Khan says, "This is a very relevant and contemporary story, and it is very close to my heart."
The yet-untitled film will be directed by Kabir Khan. Khan made his feature debut with YRF's Kabul Express [Images] in 2006, starring John Abraham and Arshad Warsi.
Following Dhoom in 2004, this will be John's third Yash Raj Films production.
While Katrina hasn't yet worked for the banner, this will be her second film for them. She is already committed to a film for them directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Ranbir Kapoor.
The John-Kat film will go on the floors in July, and release in 2009. The rest of the cast is still being finalised.
Speaking about the story of the film, Kabir Khan says, "This is a very relevant and contemporary story, and it is very close to my heart."
Akshay-Kareena in Shaad Ali's next
Shaad Ali, who directed the hit Bunty Aur Babli and the flop Jhoom Barabar Jhoom for Yash Raj Films, is back with a new film for the same banner.
Titled Tevar, the film is likely to star Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor.
This will be Akshay's second film with Yash Raj, after the upcoming film, Tashan. The only other time Akki worked with Yash Raj was in a guest appearance in Dil Toh Pagal Hai.
Shaad Ali showed promise as a director when he made his debut with Saathiya in 2002. Bunty Aur Babli seemed to establish that fact but his last film, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom sank at the box office.
Lets hope Tevar shows off his talent again.
Titled Tevar, the film is likely to star Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor.
This will be Akshay's second film with Yash Raj, after the upcoming film, Tashan. The only other time Akki worked with Yash Raj was in a guest appearance in Dil Toh Pagal Hai.
Shaad Ali showed promise as a director when he made his debut with Saathiya in 2002. Bunty Aur Babli seemed to establish that fact but his last film, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom sank at the box office.
Lets hope Tevar shows off his talent again.
Hrithik refuses Yash Raj Banner!
It is learnt that the real reason for the actor's refusal is that now he only wants to star in films that are co-produced under his home banner Film Kraft
Hrithik Roshan has apparently fallen out of favour with the Yash Raj banner. If sources are to be believed, Hrithik refused to be a part of Aditya Chopra's next. This is not the new film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi starring Shah Rukh Khan, announced on Friday, but another project which Aditya was contemplating.
An industry insider reveals, "Hrithik has decided not to be a part of Aditya Chopra's project. Adi had a film in mind that was to be a two-hero project. Aditya wanted Shah Rukh and Hrithik for it."
The source continues, "When Adi approached Hrithik, he declined the offer and gave him the clichéd reason of having a date problem. This was because he starts shooting for Anurag Basu's film in March and Adi wanted his dates from May itself."
However, it is learnt that the real reason for the actor's refusal is that now he only wants to star in films that are co-produced under his home banner Film Kraft.
Continues the source, "All directors going for script narrations get the standard line of 'why don't you make this film for my dad's banner'. Even the film Anurag Basu is making with Hrithik is a co-production between UTV, Basu and Film Kraft."
A source at Yash Raj who wanted to remain anonymous said, "Because of Hrithik not doing the film, Aditya scrapped the project. Now he will just be concentrating on Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with Shah Rukh and a new girl, as Adi has as many as three scripts sitting with him at the moment."
Rakesh Roshan remained unavailable for comment.
Hrithik Roshan has apparently fallen out of favour with the Yash Raj banner. If sources are to be believed, Hrithik refused to be a part of Aditya Chopra's next. This is not the new film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi starring Shah Rukh Khan, announced on Friday, but another project which Aditya was contemplating.
An industry insider reveals, "Hrithik has decided not to be a part of Aditya Chopra's project. Adi had a film in mind that was to be a two-hero project. Aditya wanted Shah Rukh and Hrithik for it."
The source continues, "When Adi approached Hrithik, he declined the offer and gave him the clichéd reason of having a date problem. This was because he starts shooting for Anurag Basu's film in March and Adi wanted his dates from May itself."
However, it is learnt that the real reason for the actor's refusal is that now he only wants to star in films that are co-produced under his home banner Film Kraft.
Continues the source, "All directors going for script narrations get the standard line of 'why don't you make this film for my dad's banner'. Even the film Anurag Basu is making with Hrithik is a co-production between UTV, Basu and Film Kraft."
A source at Yash Raj who wanted to remain anonymous said, "Because of Hrithik not doing the film, Aditya scrapped the project. Now he will just be concentrating on Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with Shah Rukh and a new girl, as Adi has as many as three scripts sitting with him at the moment."
Rakesh Roshan remained unavailable for comment.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Is Talk Of The Town
It was around four o clock yesterday as the official announcement was made of Aditya Chopra's next film Rab De Bana Di Jodi and all the talk in the industry was about this film. Never has a film created such waves just on announcement and the film is not even what you call a big film with budget set at around 22 crore. The excitement was probably due to the fact that Adi Chopra who is regarded within the hindi film industry as the best director is helming another film after eight years. His first film DDLJ had just gone into its 642nd week in Mumbai when the announcement was made.
Speculation was going on for months as to what would be Chopra's next film. Insiders suggest that he was toying with the idea of directing the next Dhoom series film but after many hush hush meetings with Shahrukh Khan they zeroed on a traditional Yashraj Punjabi love story with music and heartwarming emotions expected to be the highlights. Aditya Chopra decided to make what he is best at and that is a film in the mould of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. As soon as the name Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi hit the industry the comparisons with DDLJ were going to be made but it will take one big effort to match that legendary film. There are also some in the trade who believed Aditya should have gone with the Dhoom series as that may be the need of the hour as these sort films are more viable at the box office today than musical love stories. Only time will tell if this is the right decision but most fans of the the Aditya/SRK combination are happy as they would prefer them to make a romantic film rather than an action film. Lets hope that the box office sees it that way as well.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is expected to be wrapped in four months between May and August. Initially Shahrukh Khan was expected to shoot for Karan Johar's next from May but that film will now commence in October. If all goes to plan RNBDJ will be released on October 24th to take the benefits of Diwali week. Incidentally this will also be the 13th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
A new heroine will be launched with the film. The search will be through a talent hunt by Yashraj which will commence soon. The film is expected to have guest appearances by Hrithik Roshan and Rani Mukherjee though this has not been confirmed by the production house yet. Other cast and credits are to be finalised.
Speculation was going on for months as to what would be Chopra's next film. Insiders suggest that he was toying with the idea of directing the next Dhoom series film but after many hush hush meetings with Shahrukh Khan they zeroed on a traditional Yashraj Punjabi love story with music and heartwarming emotions expected to be the highlights. Aditya Chopra decided to make what he is best at and that is a film in the mould of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. As soon as the name Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi hit the industry the comparisons with DDLJ were going to be made but it will take one big effort to match that legendary film. There are also some in the trade who believed Aditya should have gone with the Dhoom series as that may be the need of the hour as these sort films are more viable at the box office today than musical love stories. Only time will tell if this is the right decision but most fans of the the Aditya/SRK combination are happy as they would prefer them to make a romantic film rather than an action film. Lets hope that the box office sees it that way as well.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is expected to be wrapped in four months between May and August. Initially Shahrukh Khan was expected to shoot for Karan Johar's next from May but that film will now commence in October. If all goes to plan RNBDJ will be released on October 24th to take the benefits of Diwali week. Incidentally this will also be the 13th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
A new heroine will be launched with the film. The search will be through a talent hunt by Yashraj which will commence soon. The film is expected to have guest appearances by Hrithik Roshan and Rani Mukherjee though this has not been confirmed by the production house yet. Other cast and credits are to be finalised.
Aditya Chopra to direct again
Eight years after he directed Mohabbatein, Aditya Chopra [Images] will helm another film. Titled Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, the film will star his lucky mascot, Shah Rukh Khan.
The female lead will be a newcomer, to be chosen by a talent hunt competition.
Aditya, the man made the most successful film in Hindi cinema, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, took a break from direction to establish the Yash Raj studio in Mumbai. He went on to produce many hits like Dhoom, Dhoom: 2, Hum Tum , Bunty Aur Babli , Salaam Namaste and Chak De! India.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will be produced by Yash Chopra and scripted by Aditya. The shooting will commence in May, and the film is likely to release at the end of this year.
The female lead will be a newcomer, to be chosen by a talent hunt competition.
Aditya, the man made the most successful film in Hindi cinema, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, took a break from direction to establish the Yash Raj studio in Mumbai. He went on to produce many hits like Dhoom, Dhoom: 2, Hum Tum , Bunty Aur Babli , Salaam Namaste and Chak De! India.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will be produced by Yash Chopra and scripted by Aditya. The shooting will commence in May, and the film is likely to release at the end of this year.
'Tashan' has three big comebacks
Yash Raj film’s next release Tashan features three stars who are making a comeback to the banner after a long hiatus.
The Chopras are at last moving beyond Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee . Since last one year we have witnessed the banner’s attempt not only to move away from its escapist brand of romantic cinema, but also sign in a variety of actors in its projects.
Tashan’, for instance, marks the comeback of Akshay Kumar , Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor back into the banner after a gap of many years.
Akshay was last seen in a cameo in YRF’s Dil To Pagal Hai more than a decade ago.
Kareena Kapoor is working with the banner after six years since she acted in their romantic movie Mujhse Dosti Karoge .
However, the biggest comeback in ‘Tashan’ is that of Anil Kapoor who last worked with YRF sixteen years ago with Sri Devi in ‘Lamhe’.
The USP of ‘Tashan’ is that it has all the actors in very stylish avatars. Kareena has a spunky look, Akshay sports a stubble, while Anil Kapoor has a rugged, unkempt appearance.
The movie also stars Saif Ali Khan , a Yashraj Films regular.
The Chopras are at last moving beyond Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee . Since last one year we have witnessed the banner’s attempt not only to move away from its escapist brand of romantic cinema, but also sign in a variety of actors in its projects.
Tashan’, for instance, marks the comeback of Akshay Kumar , Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor back into the banner after a gap of many years.
Akshay was last seen in a cameo in YRF’s Dil To Pagal Hai more than a decade ago.
Kareena Kapoor is working with the banner after six years since she acted in their romantic movie Mujhse Dosti Karoge .
However, the biggest comeback in ‘Tashan’ is that of Anil Kapoor who last worked with YRF sixteen years ago with Sri Devi in ‘Lamhe’.
The USP of ‘Tashan’ is that it has all the actors in very stylish avatars. Kareena has a spunky look, Akshay sports a stubble, while Anil Kapoor has a rugged, unkempt appearance.
The movie also stars Saif Ali Khan , a Yashraj Films regular.
John and Neil Nitin Mukesh in Kabir Khan's Next
In Kabul Express he worked with a pair of male stars, John Abraham and Arshad Warsi, and now director Kabir Khan is likely to shoot with another pair of male stars for his next venture for Yashraj Films. According to sources Khan's next film, which he calls "a contemporary film with relevance" is likely to feature John Abraham again alongwith Neil Nitin Mukesh.
For 26-year-old Neil, his deal with Yashraj will be a homecoming of sorts. He had earlier made brief appearances as a child artiste in Yash Chopra's Vijay (1988) and Jaise Karni Waisi Bharni (1989). He has also assisted Aditya Chopra and Kunal Kohli. While he refused to divulge any details, saying it was "premature to talk,"The Johnny Gaddar star did confess that he was keeping his fingers crossed. "He is super thrilled about the possibilities," disclosed a close friend of Neil's.
John Abraham, who has worked earlier with Yashraj is expected to be more blas? about his new project but sources close to the star reveal that he is relieved that all past differences with producer Aditya Chopra have been resolved.
The story goes that when John had entered the Yashraj camp with Kabul Express, Aditya Chopra had offered Jhoom Barabar Jhoom to him. However John had too many queries about the script which annoyed Aditya. Further, John dilly-dallied about meeting Aditya who called him several times. This irked Adi and he went ahead and signed Bobby Deol for the film. When John heard that he had been dropped he did try and seek reconciliation but with little success until now.
Sources say that Kabir who had been keen on casting John, approached Aditya and facilitated a meeting between the two. "Kabir and John are the best of friends apart from having a healthy working relationship and so he is keen on casting John for YRF's next. Aditya Chopra was apprehensive about casting John in the film due to his past experiences. However, Aditya Chopra had a meeting with John and informed him about a two film contract with Yashraj Films. Apart from Kabir's film, John will also do a second film under the same banner."
When contacted Kabir Khan did not deny meeting John, however, he refused to confirm that he had signed him for the film. "I will only be casting in February and nothing has been finalised yet. It is too early to talk about anything now," says Kabir.
John Abraham too remained unavailable for comment.
For 26-year-old Neil, his deal with Yashraj will be a homecoming of sorts. He had earlier made brief appearances as a child artiste in Yash Chopra's Vijay (1988) and Jaise Karni Waisi Bharni (1989). He has also assisted Aditya Chopra and Kunal Kohli. While he refused to divulge any details, saying it was "premature to talk,"The Johnny Gaddar star did confess that he was keeping his fingers crossed. "He is super thrilled about the possibilities," disclosed a close friend of Neil's.
John Abraham, who has worked earlier with Yashraj is expected to be more blas? about his new project but sources close to the star reveal that he is relieved that all past differences with producer Aditya Chopra have been resolved.
The story goes that when John had entered the Yashraj camp with Kabul Express, Aditya Chopra had offered Jhoom Barabar Jhoom to him. However John had too many queries about the script which annoyed Aditya. Further, John dilly-dallied about meeting Aditya who called him several times. This irked Adi and he went ahead and signed Bobby Deol for the film. When John heard that he had been dropped he did try and seek reconciliation but with little success until now.
Sources say that Kabir who had been keen on casting John, approached Aditya and facilitated a meeting between the two. "Kabir and John are the best of friends apart from having a healthy working relationship and so he is keen on casting John for YRF's next. Aditya Chopra was apprehensive about casting John in the film due to his past experiences. However, Aditya Chopra had a meeting with John and informed him about a two film contract with Yashraj Films. Apart from Kabir's film, John will also do a second film under the same banner."
When contacted Kabir Khan did not deny meeting John, however, he refused to confirm that he had signed him for the film. "I will only be casting in February and nothing has been finalised yet. It is too early to talk about anything now," says Kabir.
John Abraham too remained unavailable for comment.
Amisha on upcomming Kunal Kohli Project
She has also added up some facts on her Yash Raj/Kunal Kohli project, wherein she will be seen along with Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, that she plays a comic role as people want to see more of her comic side especially after comic capers she has done recently that include Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. & Bhool Bhulaiyaa which were box office hits! She plays a fairly innocent girl as well as a young, modern day character. She adds that she has cut her hair but not too short as she would never allow someone to do that since she is very fond of her long locks. The film is very new of its genre and is fresh, fun family entertainer and it has a completely new and different looks compared to films released in the past few months. It is currently under production and will most probably release on May/June 2008.
Deepika and Ranbir share Cold vibes on the sets !
Ex-lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are having a tough time being cordial after an argument on the sets of the untitled Yash Raj film they are shooting for in Australia . After they parted, the two newbies remained friends and were looking forward to working together but the vibes between them are far from friendly.
A source from Sydney reveals that Ranbir and Deepika are barely cordial to each other. The reason is a stand off that happened soon after they landed in Australia for shooting.
A source says, “Everything was fine between them when the shoot started. Ranbir and Deepika would hang out together, and talk like old friends. However that has gradually changed and now they interact only for work purposes.”
The problem began when Deepika felt the Kapoor boy was being aloof. An unitwalla adds, “Ranbir isn't the sorts who sits and gossips for hours between breaks. He sits in his van and watches movies or chats on the phone. This irked Deepika, who felt given their history, he should spent time with her.”
What made matters worse between these debutantes of 2007 was the OSO girl's excessive ragging of Ranbir. She often teased him about his various link-ups and whatever she was talking behind his back came back to Ranbir.
As a result Ranbir confronted Deepika and asked her to stop pulling his leg and discussing his love life with others on the sets. She denied gossiping about it and this led to a heated argument. Since that day Ranbir and Deepika have kept their distance from each other. They come together for shots but don't talk or hang out otherwise,” concludes the source.
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A source from Sydney reveals that Ranbir and Deepika are barely cordial to each other. The reason is a stand off that happened soon after they landed in Australia for shooting.
A source says, “Everything was fine between them when the shoot started. Ranbir and Deepika would hang out together, and talk like old friends. However that has gradually changed and now they interact only for work purposes.”
The problem began when Deepika felt the Kapoor boy was being aloof. An unitwalla adds, “Ranbir isn't the sorts who sits and gossips for hours between breaks. He sits in his van and watches movies or chats on the phone. This irked Deepika, who felt given their history, he should spent time with her.”
What made matters worse between these debutantes of 2007 was the OSO girl's excessive ragging of Ranbir. She often teased him about his various link-ups and whatever she was talking behind his back came back to Ranbir.
As a result Ranbir confronted Deepika and asked her to stop pulling his leg and discussing his love life with others on the sets. She denied gossiping about it and this led to a heated argument. Since that day Ranbir and Deepika have kept their distance from each other. They come together for shots but don't talk or hang out otherwise,” concludes the source.
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Rani Mukherjee and Shahid Kapur in Yashraj Films Next
Rani Mukherjee and Shahid Kapur have been signed for the first time to star in Yashraj Films next venture. The film which is not titled yet is expected to roll in April and will be directed Anurag Singh. The debutant director is the son of veteran producer K P Singh who produced the hit Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Vinod Khanna starrer Patthar Aur Payal in 1974 and more recently the Bobby Deol starrers Hum To Mohabbat Karega in 2000 and Jurm in 2005. These two films did not do well at the box office. This Rani, Shahid starrer will have music by Pritam and the rest of the crew and cast being finalised.
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
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
Karisma Kapoor and Shiney in Yashraj Next!
Aditya Chopra, the man responsible for Kajol-n-Madhuri's comeback, is now working on Karisma's comeback project as well. The movie is a matured love story about a married couple, who go through high and low phases in their life.
And it only keeps getting better, as Shiney Ahuja has been approached to star opposite Karisma in this Yashraj' next. Manish Malhotra, who revived Karisma's career in the 90's by giving her a complete makeover, will be embellishing Karisma this time as well with his stylish designs.
Hubby Sanjay Kapur has extended his support to Karisma as well; he has bought her a bigger flat in Bandra and he is willing to stay with daughter Samaira to baby sit when Karisma is off for shoots.
Karisma is impressed by Shiney's performance in ‘Gangster' and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and is looking forward to working with the actor.
And it only keeps getting better, as Shiney Ahuja has been approached to star opposite Karisma in this Yashraj' next. Manish Malhotra, who revived Karisma's career in the 90's by giving her a complete makeover, will be embellishing Karisma this time as well with his stylish designs.
Hubby Sanjay Kapur has extended his support to Karisma as well; he has bought her a bigger flat in Bandra and he is willing to stay with daughter Samaira to baby sit when Karisma is off for shoots.
Karisma is impressed by Shiney's performance in ‘Gangster' and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and is looking forward to working with the actor.
Shahid Kapur to do a Yashraj love story ?
After two hits, Shahid Kapur has consolidated his position as Bollywood’s next romantic hero.The good run of Vivah last year followed by the box-office success of Jab We Met this year has turned Shahid’s career around. Suddenly, the actor has found a place in the wish-lists of leading production houses.
Among them is Yashraj Films that are presently in talks with Shahid for a romantic movie.According to an industry insider: “ Aditya Chopra has been pretty impressed by the rapid strides Shahid has made in one year. Today, Shahid is viewed as an actor who can carry a film on his shoulders. That is why YRF has approached him for a youthful love story.”
Although there has been no official confirmation yet, there is a strong chance that Shahid will indeed be signed for the film.The movie will reportedly be directed by Anurag Singh, who has worked for YRF banner. If things fall in place the movie might go on the floors in the first quarter of 2008.Meanwhile, Shahid will act in a film to be directed by his father Pankaj Kapur .
Despite ups and downs in his personal life, year 2007 has been pretty good for Shahid. The actor did not ruminate much over his break-up from Kareena Kapoor and moved on with his life. Of late, he has been spotted with Tennis star Sania Mirza. Whether something is cooking between the two – it is still too early to say.
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Among them is Yashraj Films that are presently in talks with Shahid for a romantic movie.According to an industry insider: “ Aditya Chopra has been pretty impressed by the rapid strides Shahid has made in one year. Today, Shahid is viewed as an actor who can carry a film on his shoulders. That is why YRF has approached him for a youthful love story.”
Although there has been no official confirmation yet, there is a strong chance that Shahid will indeed be signed for the film.The movie will reportedly be directed by Anurag Singh, who has worked for YRF banner. If things fall in place the movie might go on the floors in the first quarter of 2008.Meanwhile, Shahid will act in a film to be directed by his father Pankaj Kapur .
Despite ups and downs in his personal life, year 2007 has been pretty good for Shahid. The actor did not ruminate much over his break-up from Kareena Kapoor and moved on with his life. Of late, he has been spotted with Tennis star Sania Mirza. Whether something is cooking between the two – it is still too early to say.
(Source : Apun Ka Choice
Yash Raj Films to launch TV channel
YRF is planning to launch a general entertainment channel (GEC) by the second half of 2008. Ravina Raj Kohli, who was earlier president of STAR News, has been roped in to head the channel. She was head of programming and marketing at Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and also responsible for setting up Nine Gold on DD Metro.
The content of the YRF channel will be different from the typical ‘saas-bahu’ shows and will include programming such as reality shows, documentaries, human interest stories and issue oriented shows. Besides, the channel will feature the movies and music releases that Yash Raj Films has produced over the years. The company is currently in talks with leading television production houses for its TV debut.
When contacted, YRF officials confirmed their company’s foray into the television segment, but refused to divulge any further details. YRF aims to become an integrated entertainment company. Television apart, it will venture into multiplexes. It is estimated that multiplex owners earn 60-70 per cent of the box office revenues from films produced by YRF.
Last year, the company ventured into film distribution, and a few years ago, it launched Yash Raj Music to release audio CDs and DVDs of its films under the Yash Raj Films Home Entertainment label. Entry into the television and movie theatre space will complete the circle for the organisation in the entertainment segment.
The content of the YRF channel will be different from the typical ‘saas-bahu’ shows and will include programming such as reality shows, documentaries, human interest stories and issue oriented shows. Besides, the channel will feature the movies and music releases that Yash Raj Films has produced over the years. The company is currently in talks with leading television production houses for its TV debut.
When contacted, YRF officials confirmed their company’s foray into the television segment, but refused to divulge any further details. YRF aims to become an integrated entertainment company. Television apart, it will venture into multiplexes. It is estimated that multiplex owners earn 60-70 per cent of the box office revenues from films produced by YRF.
Last year, the company ventured into film distribution, and a few years ago, it launched Yash Raj Music to release audio CDs and DVDs of its films under the Yash Raj Films Home Entertainment label. Entry into the television and movie theatre space will complete the circle for the organisation in the entertainment segment.
'Jobless' Shah Rukh being sought by Yashraj Films?
After opting out of a number of projects, Shah Rukh Khan had proudly stated: “I am jobless”. But he may not remain so for long.Om Shanti Om was SRK’s last big release. And now a lull has set in after the storm. Shah Rukh Khan, the superstar of Bollywood, has no movie commitment to look forward to after walking out of Shankar’s Robot and turning down Raju Hirani’s upcoming film.
On the other hand, industry’s topmost production house Yashraj Films is coming to grips with their dwindling fortunes due to a string of failures their movies have met this year, beginning with Tara Rum Pum , Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag . Even Madhuri Dixit ’s comeback film Aaja Nachle has failed to turn YRF’s fortune around. The only solace for the production house this year was the super success of SRK starrer Chak De India .
Now, Yashraj Films is once again falling back on its luckiest mascot and most reliable star Shah Rukh to take the production house out of the morass of flops.Reports have it that Aditya Chopra is keen to rope in SRK for a project now that the superstar has dates to spare. Aditya doesn’t want to waste much time and is reportedly going through a number of story ideas, some suggested by Jaideep Sahni , to plan a film with SRK as soon as possible.It is also being speculated that Aditya himself will direct the film.Meanwhile,
SRK is over the moon after the success of OSO and is spending his free time attending music launches and parties. On Monday, the superstar and director Farah Khan had a special gathering for the crew of ‘Om Shanti Om’. At the gathering, SRK gave away bonus cheques to everyone who worked in the making of the movie. That is SRK’s way of sharing the profits with the crew.
(source : Glamsham)
On the other hand, industry’s topmost production house Yashraj Films is coming to grips with their dwindling fortunes due to a string of failures their movies have met this year, beginning with Tara Rum Pum , Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag . Even Madhuri Dixit ’s comeback film Aaja Nachle has failed to turn YRF’s fortune around. The only solace for the production house this year was the super success of SRK starrer Chak De India .
Now, Yashraj Films is once again falling back on its luckiest mascot and most reliable star Shah Rukh to take the production house out of the morass of flops.Reports have it that Aditya Chopra is keen to rope in SRK for a project now that the superstar has dates to spare. Aditya doesn’t want to waste much time and is reportedly going through a number of story ideas, some suggested by Jaideep Sahni , to plan a film with SRK as soon as possible.It is also being speculated that Aditya himself will direct the film.Meanwhile,
SRK is over the moon after the success of OSO and is spending his free time attending music launches and parties. On Monday, the superstar and director Farah Khan had a special gathering for the crew of ‘Om Shanti Om’. At the gathering, SRK gave away bonus cheques to everyone who worked in the making of the movie. That is SRK’s way of sharing the profits with the crew.
(source : Glamsham)
AAJA NACHLE holds in the Overseas
Contrary to the initial predictions, Yash Raj's Madhuri Dixit starrer, AAJA NACHLE has managed to hold rather well, especially in the Overseas.
While the Anil Mehta directed film has grossed a so-so $425,488 in the US, it has a rather satisfactory $660,238 to show from the UK. Even in Australia, the movie has managed to gross a decent Aus. $ 93,793. What is interesting to note is that AAJA NACHLE has had an allowable fall of 46 - 56 percent from the first to the second weekend, and this range is considered quite normal in trade parlance.
Well, we have to admit that the 'dhak dhak' girl still has a lot of fire power left in her and that is reason enough for the fans of the dancing queen, Madhuri Dixit, to go 'balle balle'!
While the Anil Mehta directed film has grossed a so-so $425,488 in the US, it has a rather satisfactory $660,238 to show from the UK. Even in Australia, the movie has managed to gross a decent Aus. $ 93,793. What is interesting to note is that AAJA NACHLE has had an allowable fall of 46 - 56 percent from the first to the second weekend, and this range is considered quite normal in trade parlance.
Well, we have to admit that the 'dhak dhak' girl still has a lot of fire power left in her and that is reason enough for the fans of the dancing queen, Madhuri Dixit, to go 'balle balle'!
Even Madhuri can't save Aaja Nachle
She came, she danced and she returned.
That's right. Madhuri Dixit [Images] has gone back to her family in Denver, the United States, after her comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle released over the weekend.
Though Madhuri's acting was brilliant, there were not many takers for the movie.
Some multiplexes recorded 30 percent ticket sales while the scene in single-screen theatres was even more discouraging.
And this despite no other major competition. The only other release last week was the low budget film Gauri.
"Madhuri danced and acted well but she chose a wrong script," said trade analyst Komal Nahta. "The film was anti-modernisation and therefore did not click."
Comparing the film to John Mathan Matthew's movie starring Ajay Devgan [Images] and Shahid Kapoor [Images], Nahta said, "Aaja Nachle was on the lines of Shikhar and therefore it did not appeal to masses. The content was poor."
Adding to Aaja Nachle's woes was the controversy over the lyrics of a song. UP Chief Minister Mayawati, while banning the film, termed the lyrics of the title track as casteist. Punjab and Haryana followed suit, but soon revoked the ban following producers Yash Raj Films' apology and the deleting of the objectionable words.
Though the ban did not amount to huge losses, the damage is already done.
"The theme of saving a dancing school was not good enough. Except for Madhuri, the film had nothing to woo the audience," said trade analyst Vinod Mirani.
"Moreover, to the new generation of cinegoers, Madhuri's name does not mean anything so all the talk of a comeback did not make much sense. There was curiosity among the people for Madhuri but when they saw the promos and got to hear about the script, the curiosity was killed," Mirani added.
Aaja Nachle was not produced at a very high cost, and the only star attraction was Madhuri. The producers, hence, are not likely to suffer heavy losses. One analyst, on condition of anonymity, pegged the "maximum loss" at "Rs 5 crores (Rs 50 million) and not more than that."
But it is a big setback for the country's biggest banner, as Aaja Nachle is its fourth flop of the year, after Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.
The only film that did well for Yash Raj this year was the Shah Rukh Khan [Images] starrer Chak De! India.
That's right. Madhuri Dixit [Images] has gone back to her family in Denver, the United States, after her comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle released over the weekend.
Though Madhuri's acting was brilliant, there were not many takers for the movie.
Some multiplexes recorded 30 percent ticket sales while the scene in single-screen theatres was even more discouraging.
And this despite no other major competition. The only other release last week was the low budget film Gauri.
"Madhuri danced and acted well but she chose a wrong script," said trade analyst Komal Nahta. "The film was anti-modernisation and therefore did not click."
Comparing the film to John Mathan Matthew's movie starring Ajay Devgan [Images] and Shahid Kapoor [Images], Nahta said, "Aaja Nachle was on the lines of Shikhar and therefore it did not appeal to masses. The content was poor."
Adding to Aaja Nachle's woes was the controversy over the lyrics of a song. UP Chief Minister Mayawati, while banning the film, termed the lyrics of the title track as casteist. Punjab and Haryana followed suit, but soon revoked the ban following producers Yash Raj Films' apology and the deleting of the objectionable words.
Though the ban did not amount to huge losses, the damage is already done.
"The theme of saving a dancing school was not good enough. Except for Madhuri, the film had nothing to woo the audience," said trade analyst Vinod Mirani.
"Moreover, to the new generation of cinegoers, Madhuri's name does not mean anything so all the talk of a comeback did not make much sense. There was curiosity among the people for Madhuri but when they saw the promos and got to hear about the script, the curiosity was killed," Mirani added.
Aaja Nachle was not produced at a very high cost, and the only star attraction was Madhuri. The producers, hence, are not likely to suffer heavy losses. One analyst, on condition of anonymity, pegged the "maximum loss" at "Rs 5 crores (Rs 50 million) and not more than that."
But it is a big setback for the country's biggest banner, as Aaja Nachle is its fourth flop of the year, after Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.
The only film that did well for Yash Raj this year was the Shah Rukh Khan [Images] starrer Chak De! India.
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Madhuri returns to Mumbai to promote 'Aaja Nachle'
Madhuri Dixit who was apparently not satisfied with her comeback film 'Aaja Nachle' will nevertheless be in Mumbai to promote it after Yash Chopra persuaded her to do so.
The actor, who lives in the US, will be in Mumbai Wednesday to attend the promotional events for 'Aaja Nachle' that releases Nov 30, Chopra said here Tuesday during a visit to accept the Zenith Asia award for his contribution to cinema at a ceremony organised by the National Films Archives of India.
Apparently, the actress felt Yash Raj Films did not deliver the promised goods and therefore refused to promote 'Aaja Nachle'.
Chopra, who gave her a makeover in his super hit 'Dil To Paagal Hai', had a tough time convincing her to change her mind.
The director said his son Aditya met Madhuri in Detroit last year and convinced her to make a comeback with their film. She accepted the offer and came to Mumbai from the US, where she lives with her husband Sriram Nene and their two children. She was in India for almost seven months to complete the film.
The actor had taken a sabbatical after 'Devdas' and will be seen in a film after five years.
Chopra, who hasn't directed any film after his cross-border love saga 'Veer-Zaara', also talked about his forthcoming venture which he plans to start in January next year.
'I don't direct too many films these days because I am short of ideas. I can only make romantic movies. I'm finalising the script for my next film. I cannot make action movies and that is why Yash Raj produces movies made by young and talented directors,' Chopra told IANS.
He is also looking forward to Yash Raj Films animation movie 'Road Side Romeo', which is being made in collaboration with Walt Disney. Chopra doesn't want to compromise on quality and has allocated a huge budget for the film, which is expected to release sometime in June next year.
He said: 'For the first time, we have an Indian animation movie with the quality of Disney animation.'
The actor, who lives in the US, will be in Mumbai Wednesday to attend the promotional events for 'Aaja Nachle' that releases Nov 30, Chopra said here Tuesday during a visit to accept the Zenith Asia award for his contribution to cinema at a ceremony organised by the National Films Archives of India.
Apparently, the actress felt Yash Raj Films did not deliver the promised goods and therefore refused to promote 'Aaja Nachle'.
Chopra, who gave her a makeover in his super hit 'Dil To Paagal Hai', had a tough time convincing her to change her mind.
The director said his son Aditya met Madhuri in Detroit last year and convinced her to make a comeback with their film. She accepted the offer and came to Mumbai from the US, where she lives with her husband Sriram Nene and their two children. She was in India for almost seven months to complete the film.
The actor had taken a sabbatical after 'Devdas' and will be seen in a film after five years.
Chopra, who hasn't directed any film after his cross-border love saga 'Veer-Zaara', also talked about his forthcoming venture which he plans to start in January next year.
'I don't direct too many films these days because I am short of ideas. I can only make romantic movies. I'm finalising the script for my next film. I cannot make action movies and that is why Yash Raj produces movies made by young and talented directors,' Chopra told IANS.
He is also looking forward to Yash Raj Films animation movie 'Road Side Romeo', which is being made in collaboration with Walt Disney. Chopra doesn't want to compromise on quality and has allocated a huge budget for the film, which is expected to release sometime in June next year.
He said: 'For the first time, we have an Indian animation movie with the quality of Disney animation.'
Ranbir scores a four in second film
Acting definitely is boy du jour Ranbir Kapoor’s métier. The ‘butt’ilicious actor has packed in a commendable performance in his grand debut film, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya , never mind the Censor Board snipping off his towel dropping scene in the film.
The film is not even a week old at the box office and Ranbir has already started work on his next with Yash Raj films. The as-yet-untitled film, which is a romantic comedy directed by Siddharth Anand of Salaam Namaste fame, has Ranbir romancing Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba.
Not bad at all for someone who’s just started out! But then again, he is a Kapoor. “I’m very happy to be working with a very talented team of people and shooting for Siddharth’s film starts at the end of the month. What can I say except that I am very lucky to be romancing these gorgeous women on screen!” says the slick ‘n’ suave actor with a disarming smile.
And what about reports about him replacing Shah Rukh Khan in Raj Kumar Hirani’s next? “I don’t know about that because I haven’t signed the film yet,” he says.
The film is not even a week old at the box office and Ranbir has already started work on his next with Yash Raj films. The as-yet-untitled film, which is a romantic comedy directed by Siddharth Anand of Salaam Namaste fame, has Ranbir romancing Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba.
Not bad at all for someone who’s just started out! But then again, he is a Kapoor. “I’m very happy to be working with a very talented team of people and shooting for Siddharth’s film starts at the end of the month. What can I say except that I am very lucky to be romancing these gorgeous women on screen!” says the slick ‘n’ suave actor with a disarming smile.
And what about reports about him replacing Shah Rukh Khan in Raj Kumar Hirani’s next? “I don’t know about that because I haven’t signed the film yet,” he says.
Kareena Kapoor to don a bikini?
If rumours are to be believed, Kareena Kapoor is all set to turn hot for Tashan .
Though Kareena has played a number of glamourous roles in her acting career, she has never exposed beyond a limit. Now, that limit might be redefined.
Tinsel town is abuzz with talk that Kareena will wear bikini for a few portions of the Yashraj Films presentation ‘Tashan’ that has Bebo pairing with her new beau Saif Ali Khan .It is learnt that director Vijay Krishna Acharya and producer Aditya Chopra want to present Kareena in an entirely new avatar in ‘Tashan’.
Aditya was previously instrumental in presenting Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu in hot avatars in Dhoom 2 . Now he is apparently doing the same to Kareena.Reports say the reason why Kareena has been shedding her flab and getting in shape in the last few months is for the bikini scenes that will be shot in February next year.However, there has been no official confirmation of this either from Kareena or from the film’s makers.
Apart from Kareena and Saif, ‘Tashan’ also stars Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor .
(Source : Apun ka choice)
Though Kareena has played a number of glamourous roles in her acting career, she has never exposed beyond a limit. Now, that limit might be redefined.
Tinsel town is abuzz with talk that Kareena will wear bikini for a few portions of the Yashraj Films presentation ‘Tashan’ that has Bebo pairing with her new beau Saif Ali Khan .It is learnt that director Vijay Krishna Acharya and producer Aditya Chopra want to present Kareena in an entirely new avatar in ‘Tashan’.
Aditya was previously instrumental in presenting Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu in hot avatars in Dhoom 2 . Now he is apparently doing the same to Kareena.Reports say the reason why Kareena has been shedding her flab and getting in shape in the last few months is for the bikini scenes that will be shot in February next year.However, there has been no official confirmation of this either from Kareena or from the film’s makers.
Apart from Kareena and Saif, ‘Tashan’ also stars Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor .
(Source : Apun ka choice)
SRK to re-make Deewar?
There seems to be a love-hate relationship between actor Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Over the years Bachchan has ruled Bollywood and continues to be in the ace league. And Shah Rukh as we all know is not called the Badshah Khan for nothing. He rules too. However, SRK has been found following in the footsteps of Big B very often of late – be it hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati , or then being a part of the modern age Don -drama directed by Farhan Akhtar.
And now the latest stories doing the rounds is that SRK is most keen to remake AB's Deewar , so much so that SRK has already finalised the star-cast of the flick and has even approached Yash Chopra, the original director of Deewar , to direct it. Apparently SRK, we hear, is very fond of Bachchan's character 'Vijay' in the classic 1975 action flick, and wants to 'don' a similar garb and play a similar role, because of which he has cast himself as Vijay. Rumours also have it that he wants hot Bollywood-pair Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor to play the roles that Shashi Kapoor and Neetu Singh played in the original while Priyanka Chopra, who played Zeenat Aman's role in Don, has been considered for Parveen Babi's role in Deewar . Boman Irani will be seen playing Iftekhar's role and Shefali Shah Nirupa Roy's.
Though most people claim not to have 'heard of this', filmmaker Yash Chopra's office, too maintained the same. "We haven't heard of any such thing, and aren't aware of it." If the alleged venture will be produced by SRK himself under his home-banner Red Chilies Entertainment, the big question that still remains is: Has Shah Rukh acquired rights of the film? Deewar was produced under the banner of Trimurti Films of late Producer Gulshan Rai. Thus his son, filmmaker Rajiv Rai has the rights of the film. Rajiv Rai is based in the UK, and though he wasn't reachable, his office informed us, "Rajiv is not aware of any such buzz. He has the rights of Deewar and according to my knowledge hasn't sold it to anyone yet." "Rajiv is a filmmaker himself. Why will he sell the rights to anyone, when as a filmmaker he himself can remake it? I don't think he is even aware that Shah Rukh is planning to remake it, if at all he is," says a close friend and colleague of Rai.
Well, we'll just have to wait and watch if these rumours have enough strength in them? Will SRK actually build this Deewar , or will he simply break it down by rubbishing the rumours? That now, is another big question!
And now the latest stories doing the rounds is that SRK is most keen to remake AB's Deewar , so much so that SRK has already finalised the star-cast of the flick and has even approached Yash Chopra, the original director of Deewar , to direct it. Apparently SRK, we hear, is very fond of Bachchan's character 'Vijay' in the classic 1975 action flick, and wants to 'don' a similar garb and play a similar role, because of which he has cast himself as Vijay. Rumours also have it that he wants hot Bollywood-pair Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor to play the roles that Shashi Kapoor and Neetu Singh played in the original while Priyanka Chopra, who played Zeenat Aman's role in Don, has been considered for Parveen Babi's role in Deewar . Boman Irani will be seen playing Iftekhar's role and Shefali Shah Nirupa Roy's.
Though most people claim not to have 'heard of this', filmmaker Yash Chopra's office, too maintained the same. "We haven't heard of any such thing, and aren't aware of it." If the alleged venture will be produced by SRK himself under his home-banner Red Chilies Entertainment, the big question that still remains is: Has Shah Rukh acquired rights of the film? Deewar was produced under the banner of Trimurti Films of late Producer Gulshan Rai. Thus his son, filmmaker Rajiv Rai has the rights of the film. Rajiv Rai is based in the UK, and though he wasn't reachable, his office informed us, "Rajiv is not aware of any such buzz. He has the rights of Deewar and according to my knowledge hasn't sold it to anyone yet." "Rajiv is a filmmaker himself. Why will he sell the rights to anyone, when as a filmmaker he himself can remake it? I don't think he is even aware that Shah Rukh is planning to remake it, if at all he is," says a close friend and colleague of Rai.
Well, we'll just have to wait and watch if these rumours have enough strength in them? Will SRK actually build this Deewar , or will he simply break it down by rubbishing the rumours? That now, is another big question!
Salman Khan: I turned down 'Chak De'! What was I thinking?
(Sawf News) - The lead role played by Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De India, the year's biggest hit and a favorite for the best film of the year award, was first offered to Salman Khan who turned it down!
Salman Khan rues his decision and candidly explains what prompted him to commit the gaffe.
"I had an issue with the climax of the film. Adi in fact told me that he would make this [the film] into the biggest hit and you don't know what you are missing out on," he says
"I was fortunate that 'Partner' did as well.
"People have loved Chak De! and…I was wrong…and this is the scary bit when an actor's thinking starts going wrong. Adi has made it the same way as he narrated it to me…and I am thinking how can this work dude…it can't work."
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Salman Khan rues his decision and candidly explains what prompted him to commit the gaffe.
"I had an issue with the climax of the film. Adi in fact told me that he would make this [the film] into the biggest hit and you don't know what you are missing out on," he says
"I was fortunate that 'Partner' did as well.
"People have loved Chak De! and…I was wrong…and this is the scary bit when an actor's thinking starts going wrong. Adi has made it the same way as he narrated it to me…and I am thinking how can this work dude…it can't work."
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Rani Mukherjee to play a fairy
Rani Mukherjee will be seen playing a fairy in director Kunal Kohli’s next film.The movie, yet untitled, will be a fantasy fiction of sorts with Rani and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles. Amisha Patel also plays an important part in the film.
Kohli is extremely secretive about the project, but the grapevine says the film is roughly inspired from the Mary Poppins stories. The movie will reportedly have Rani playing an angel with a magic wand and a resplendent dress.Speaking of costume, it is also learnt that Rani will wear just one costume throughout the film. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has reportedly designed the costume for Rani.RANI AND SAIF JODIRani and Saif have paired together in the past in films like Tara Rum Pum and Hum Tum .
While the former was a flop, the latter (directed by Kunal Kohli) was a superhit. Even on Koffee With Karan, when the actress was asked who was her favourite co-star, Rani named Saif.KUNAL KOHLI AND YASHRAJ Kunal Kohli has directed three films of his career for Yashraj Films .
Only one of them (Hum Tum) proved to be a hit at the box-office. His last film Fanaa had an average run and critics found the movie disappointing.With his next film, Kohli is turning in-house producer for Yashraj Films. The movie goes on the floors in November.
Kohli is extremely secretive about the project, but the grapevine says the film is roughly inspired from the Mary Poppins stories. The movie will reportedly have Rani playing an angel with a magic wand and a resplendent dress.Speaking of costume, it is also learnt that Rani will wear just one costume throughout the film. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has reportedly designed the costume for Rani.RANI AND SAIF JODIRani and Saif have paired together in the past in films like Tara Rum Pum and Hum Tum .
While the former was a flop, the latter (directed by Kunal Kohli) was a superhit. Even on Koffee With Karan, when the actress was asked who was her favourite co-star, Rani named Saif.KUNAL KOHLI AND YASHRAJ Kunal Kohli has directed three films of his career for Yashraj Films .
Only one of them (Hum Tum) proved to be a hit at the box-office. His last film Fanaa had an average run and critics found the movie disappointing.With his next film, Kohli is turning in-house producer for Yashraj Films. The movie goes on the floors in November.
Big B loved Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, defends director
Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar is an angry man these days. His latest film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag which opened at cinemas last Friday may have received lukewarm reviews from the critics, but it's still running, and Sarkar can't seem to understand why people insist on running it down.
Contrary to popular belief, he says, the film is doing good business, and throws numbers at you to make his point.
"It was tight budget film made with Rs 15 crore and already on the first week it has made Rs 25 crores gross worldwide. In what way we are saying that it is not doing well?" asked Sarkar.
Admitting that the film did take a slow start in the domestic market, he's hopeful it will grow on audiences in the weeks ahead, much in the same way that his debut film Parineeta did.
He doesn't grudge criticism, but says critics shouldn't harm a film's box-office prospects.
“People have their own point of view. Criticism is fine. But don’t say don’t see it. That is not criticism. That is actually saying ‘Don’t go and watch it’,” said Sarkar.
Refuting criticism that Laaga Chunari Mein Daag is a regressive film, Sarkar says the movie seems to have struck a chord with several people whose opinion he respects.
“My point is if it’s regressive film, there are people like Raj Kumar Hirani, Bachchan saab (Amitabh Bachchan) and Javed saab (Javed Akhtar) who have liked the film. I don’t think they are regressive people. They are very much now,” said Sarkar.
In no mood to spend his energies singing his own praise, Sarkar says he's already moved on to newer projects.
For him, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag turned out exactly the way he'd planned it. And that, for him, is what success is.
Contrary to popular belief, he says, the film is doing good business, and throws numbers at you to make his point.
"It was tight budget film made with Rs 15 crore and already on the first week it has made Rs 25 crores gross worldwide. In what way we are saying that it is not doing well?" asked Sarkar.
Admitting that the film did take a slow start in the domestic market, he's hopeful it will grow on audiences in the weeks ahead, much in the same way that his debut film Parineeta did.
He doesn't grudge criticism, but says critics shouldn't harm a film's box-office prospects.
“People have their own point of view. Criticism is fine. But don’t say don’t see it. That is not criticism. That is actually saying ‘Don’t go and watch it’,” said Sarkar.
Refuting criticism that Laaga Chunari Mein Daag is a regressive film, Sarkar says the movie seems to have struck a chord with several people whose opinion he respects.
“My point is if it’s regressive film, there are people like Raj Kumar Hirani, Bachchan saab (Amitabh Bachchan) and Javed saab (Javed Akhtar) who have liked the film. I don’t think they are regressive people. They are very much now,” said Sarkar.
In no mood to spend his energies singing his own praise, Sarkar says he's already moved on to newer projects.
For him, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag turned out exactly the way he'd planned it. And that, for him, is what success is.
Akshaye Khanna kept out of AAJA NACHLE promos?
If you have checked the promos of AAJA NACHLE, you would have realized that it's about only woman - Madhuri Dixit. Now that's pretty much justified considering the fact that this is Madhuri's much hyped comeback film and deserves all the focus on herself.
Still, if one checks out the theatrical promo carefully, there are other actors like Kunal Kapoor and Konkana Sen who get a reasonable footage in the three minute promo. In fact even Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak get a dialogue each to mouth in the attractive promo that has made quite a splash ever since it was aired first.
But where does it lead one of the most known faces in AAJA NACHLE after Madhuri Dixit? We are talking about Akshaye Khanna who doesn't feature in the promo for even a flicker of a second.
Knowing Yash Raj?s penchant for creating a well planned promotion strategy for their films, we are sure there would be valid reasons for Akshaye not being talked about at all as of now. Now is that a surprise element in the offering for AAJA
Still, if one checks out the theatrical promo carefully, there are other actors like Kunal Kapoor and Konkana Sen who get a reasonable footage in the three minute promo. In fact even Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak get a dialogue each to mouth in the attractive promo that has made quite a splash ever since it was aired first.
But where does it lead one of the most known faces in AAJA NACHLE after Madhuri Dixit? We are talking about Akshaye Khanna who doesn't feature in the promo for even a flicker of a second.
Knowing Yash Raj?s penchant for creating a well planned promotion strategy for their films, we are sure there would be valid reasons for Akshaye not being talked about at all as of now. Now is that a surprise element in the offering for AAJA
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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.
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.
Designing the look of Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
The 28-year old Sabyasachi is very proud of the clothes that he has designed for Laaga Chunari … “as it was the third time I was dressing my favourite Rani Mukerji. It is always a pleasure to do outfits for her as she is not fussy at all. As for working with Yash Raj Films, though it was my first time, it was like going to college as everything was done systematically.
They are the most organised people and I had a good time working with the unit,” he admits. Sabyasachi has also designed the clothes for Jaya Bachchan and Konkona Sen Sharma in the film. Sabyasachi says that since Laaga Chunari …is about a humble family based in Benares, he had to keep it simple. “In the first half, Rani is a simple small-town girl. In the second half though, there is a great transition in her outlook as she is now an escort and as a high-class call girl, she is made to look very sexy.”
For this, she was given classy designer clothes, sunglasses, high heels and elegant bags, something she has never done before. “Something like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman,” he beams adding that he has worked with Rani earlier in Black (a film that is close to his heart as he bagged the National award for the period clothes) and then in Ravi Chopra’s Baabul. For the small-town look, he has given both Rani and Konkona the local printed chintz kurtas, patialas and chanderi dupattas. “I have used a lot of cottons to go according to the decorum of the characters, that of UP-ite families.
For Mrs. Bachchan, I have made her wear loose fitting jaama blouses with cotton sarees and no accessories except for hari chudiyaan. She carries a small coin purse, stating the fact that she has none or very little money to put in it. Her aging goes well with her character of a lady struggling to keep her family surviving in dire circumstances,” he says. The other designers involved with the costumes in Laaga Chunari …are Manish Malhotra, Subarna Ray Chaudhuri and Shiraz Siddique and talking about them, he says that each one had a character for whom they designed clothes and “since I am practically new and have yet to gain a foothold in the film industry, I would take the help of Subarna who I have known since childhood. We bonded very well.”
For a designer who is known for his ensembles that have universal appeal and for his ‘Indianised’ Milan collection, Sabyasachi loves to experiment with garments, his speciality being coats, jackets, skirts, sarees, as well as using a lot of lace, voiles, chiffons and georgettes. All this comes from books, confesses the designer adding that for the recent London Fashion Week held from September 15 to 20 followed by ramp shows in New York, his Nomad Collection was inspired by two books, Paul Coelho’s The Witch of Portobello and Kite Runner by Khalil Hosseini. The clothes were multi-cultured with ideas from all over like Khazakistan, Soviet Russia, Communist China, India, and so on. It was a great hit.
Presently Sabyasachi is busy with his collection in London, Paris and New York for sales. He admits candidly that films are not his main occupation, “I am doing it just for fun. In fact, I have given up a lot of offers as I was not convinced with the projects,” he adds that his work in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag will prove his potential as a designer to the film fraternity and until then “I shall wait for a fantastic script to come my way,” he beams
They are the most organised people and I had a good time working with the unit,” he admits. Sabyasachi has also designed the clothes for Jaya Bachchan and Konkona Sen Sharma in the film. Sabyasachi says that since Laaga Chunari …is about a humble family based in Benares, he had to keep it simple. “In the first half, Rani is a simple small-town girl. In the second half though, there is a great transition in her outlook as she is now an escort and as a high-class call girl, she is made to look very sexy.”
For this, she was given classy designer clothes, sunglasses, high heels and elegant bags, something she has never done before. “Something like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman,” he beams adding that he has worked with Rani earlier in Black (a film that is close to his heart as he bagged the National award for the period clothes) and then in Ravi Chopra’s Baabul. For the small-town look, he has given both Rani and Konkona the local printed chintz kurtas, patialas and chanderi dupattas. “I have used a lot of cottons to go according to the decorum of the characters, that of UP-ite families.
For Mrs. Bachchan, I have made her wear loose fitting jaama blouses with cotton sarees and no accessories except for hari chudiyaan. She carries a small coin purse, stating the fact that she has none or very little money to put in it. Her aging goes well with her character of a lady struggling to keep her family surviving in dire circumstances,” he says. The other designers involved with the costumes in Laaga Chunari …are Manish Malhotra, Subarna Ray Chaudhuri and Shiraz Siddique and talking about them, he says that each one had a character for whom they designed clothes and “since I am practically new and have yet to gain a foothold in the film industry, I would take the help of Subarna who I have known since childhood. We bonded very well.”
For a designer who is known for his ensembles that have universal appeal and for his ‘Indianised’ Milan collection, Sabyasachi loves to experiment with garments, his speciality being coats, jackets, skirts, sarees, as well as using a lot of lace, voiles, chiffons and georgettes. All this comes from books, confesses the designer adding that for the recent London Fashion Week held from September 15 to 20 followed by ramp shows in New York, his Nomad Collection was inspired by two books, Paul Coelho’s The Witch of Portobello and Kite Runner by Khalil Hosseini. The clothes were multi-cultured with ideas from all over like Khazakistan, Soviet Russia, Communist China, India, and so on. It was a great hit.
Presently Sabyasachi is busy with his collection in London, Paris and New York for sales. He admits candidly that films are not his main occupation, “I am doing it just for fun. In fact, I have given up a lot of offers as I was not convinced with the projects,” he adds that his work in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag will prove his potential as a designer to the film fraternity and until then “I shall wait for a fantastic script to come my way,” he beams
Rani breaks her silence
Tinselville's Miss Congeniality, Rani Mukherji, seems full of joie de vivre as usual. No nail-biting nervous Friday moments for Rani as she gets ready for her new film, the Pradeep Sarkar directed Laaga Chunari Mein Daag to hit the marquee. After staying away from public glare and media flashbulbs for months, she returns to scorch screens in a film about women empowerment.
Turning recluse wasn't a conscious choice for her, she claims. "You've got to realise that the media functions differently now. Some sections of the media are interested only about our personal lives or what we do everyday. I'm not comfortable talking about all that, so I stay away. The media has been very supportive of me most of the time and I have some very good friends.
I like to talk about my work, and whenever a film is ready for release, I am around to chat." Given that Laaga... has an unusual storyline and isn't another bubblegum romance from Yash Raj Films, how confident is Rani about the film? "Laaga... is a complete Hindi film. It's the story about a woman's struggle to fend for family and traces her journey from Benaras to Mumbai. It's also about the pressures and expectations that a child has to face if she is the breadearner. Pradeepda (Sarkar)'s eye for detailing and framing is amazing. He's like this adorable teddy bear on the sets and made the experience so much work."
The other highs were of course working with Jaya aunty (Bachchan). "She's like a surrogate mother on the sets. We bonded instantly. When you work with powerhouse performers like Amit uncle (Amitabh Bachchan), Jaya aunty or Abhishek (Bachchan), you learn so much and have fun on the way. Coming to Laaga..., everyone is like one big family, Koko (Konkona Sen Sharma), Kunal, Anupamji (Kher)," rewinds Rani. And what's this constant need to experiment with her look in every film (a flamboyant fringe in Tara Rum Pum, straight hair in Laaga... and a bouffant in Saawariya)? "Well, it's important for a character to look convincing. I have been lucky with the people who've styled my look," she says matter-of-factly. For all those number crunchers, Rani firmly points out that she's no longer bothered by the numbers game anymore. Not for her the worries of holding on to the Queen Bee or No.1 tag. "I love the experience of being in front of the camera and shooting. That's the greatest high for me.
I sign a film because I am in love with the character. And acting enables me to be different people, live different lives and face new challenges." Once the greasepaint comes off, the real Rani, by the superstar's self-admission, is a "home body. I hate parties, and whenever I have time, I catch up with friends, take vacations with my family and relax." So, no Oscar dreams? "I respect all awards I get, but I never crave for them. I only want people to love my work and if I can make them smile, that means a lot to me. And as an actor, I would love to explore new opportunities, but my first priority is and will always be Bollywood. " Whether the queen can conquer hearts again is now a million buck question.
Turning recluse wasn't a conscious choice for her, she claims. "You've got to realise that the media functions differently now. Some sections of the media are interested only about our personal lives or what we do everyday. I'm not comfortable talking about all that, so I stay away. The media has been very supportive of me most of the time and I have some very good friends.
I like to talk about my work, and whenever a film is ready for release, I am around to chat." Given that Laaga... has an unusual storyline and isn't another bubblegum romance from Yash Raj Films, how confident is Rani about the film? "Laaga... is a complete Hindi film. It's the story about a woman's struggle to fend for family and traces her journey from Benaras to Mumbai. It's also about the pressures and expectations that a child has to face if she is the breadearner. Pradeepda (Sarkar)'s eye for detailing and framing is amazing. He's like this adorable teddy bear on the sets and made the experience so much work."
The other highs were of course working with Jaya aunty (Bachchan). "She's like a surrogate mother on the sets. We bonded instantly. When you work with powerhouse performers like Amit uncle (Amitabh Bachchan), Jaya aunty or Abhishek (Bachchan), you learn so much and have fun on the way. Coming to Laaga..., everyone is like one big family, Koko (Konkona Sen Sharma), Kunal, Anupamji (Kher)," rewinds Rani. And what's this constant need to experiment with her look in every film (a flamboyant fringe in Tara Rum Pum, straight hair in Laaga... and a bouffant in Saawariya)? "Well, it's important for a character to look convincing. I have been lucky with the people who've styled my look," she says matter-of-factly. For all those number crunchers, Rani firmly points out that she's no longer bothered by the numbers game anymore. Not for her the worries of holding on to the Queen Bee or No.1 tag. "I love the experience of being in front of the camera and shooting. That's the greatest high for me.
I sign a film because I am in love with the character. And acting enables me to be different people, live different lives and face new challenges." Once the greasepaint comes off, the real Rani, by the superstar's self-admission, is a "home body. I hate parties, and whenever I have time, I catch up with friends, take vacations with my family and relax." So, no Oscar dreams? "I respect all awards I get, but I never crave for them. I only want people to love my work and if I can make them smile, that means a lot to me. And as an actor, I would love to explore new opportunities, but my first priority is and will always be Bollywood. " Whether the queen can conquer hearts again is now a million buck question.
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