Sunday, December 28, 2008
Onir has a bold story to tell
By Taran Adarsh, November 11, 2008 - 08:52 IST
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Director Onir believes in taking the unconventional route. Right from his directorial debut MY BROTHER NIKHIL to BAS EK PAL to his new outing SORRY BHAI [Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Sharman Joshi, Chitrangda], Onir has always opted for stories that defy the stereotype. SORRY BHAI has a bold story to tell as well and Onir narrates it with utmost sensitivity.
When you've powerful names in the cast, expecting power-packed performances becomes mandatory. No wonder, SORRY BHAI boasts of superior performances, but the one who steals the show is Sharman Joshi, who's getting better and better with every film. He depicts the turmoil with such precision that it stays with you even after you've left the auditorium.
SORRY BHAI charters a new path as far as its story is concerned and it would be interesting to see how the viewers of today take to this tale.
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Director Onir believes in taking the unconventional route. Right from his directorial debut MY BROTHER NIKHIL to BAS EK PAL to his new outing SORRY BHAI [Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Sharman Joshi, Chitrangda], Onir has always opted for stories that defy the stereotype. SORRY BHAI has a bold story to tell as well and Onir narrates it with utmost sensitivity.
When you've powerful names in the cast, expecting power-packed performances becomes mandatory. No wonder, SORRY BHAI boasts of superior performances, but the one who steals the show is Sharman Joshi, who's getting better and better with every film. He depicts the turmoil with such precision that it stays with you even after you've left the auditorium.
SORRY BHAI charters a new path as far as its story is concerned and it would be interesting to see how the viewers of today take to this tale.
Onir has a bold story to tell
By Taran Adarsh, November 11, 2008 - 08:52 IST
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Director Onir believes in taking the unconventional route. Right from his directorial debut MY BROTHER NIKHIL to BAS EK PAL to his new outing SORRY BHAI [Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Sharman Joshi, Chitrangda], Onir has always opted for stories that defy the stereotype. SORRY BHAI has a bold story to tell as well and Onir narrates it with utmost sensitivity.
When you've powerful names in the cast, expecting power-packed performances becomes mandatory. No wonder, SORRY BHAI boasts of superior performances, but the one who steals the show is Sharman Joshi, who's getting better and better with every film. He depicts the turmoil with such precision that it stays with you even after you've left the auditorium.
SORRY BHAI charters a new path as far as its story is concerned and it would be interesting to see how the viewers of today take to this tale.
Click above for more movie stills
Director Onir believes in taking the unconventional route. Right from his directorial debut MY BROTHER NIKHIL to BAS EK PAL to his new outing SORRY BHAI [Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Sharman Joshi, Chitrangda], Onir has always opted for stories that defy the stereotype. SORRY BHAI has a bold story to tell as well and Onir narrates it with utmost sensitivity.
When you've powerful names in the cast, expecting power-packed performances becomes mandatory. No wonder, SORRY BHAI boasts of superior performances, but the one who steals the show is Sharman Joshi, who's getting better and better with every film. He depicts the turmoil with such precision that it stays with you even after you've left the auditorium.
SORRY BHAI charters a new path as far as its story is concerned and it would be interesting to see how the viewers of today take to this tale.
Sushmita Sen clears rumours about her not turning up for an ad shoot
By Subhash K. Jha, November 10, 2008 - 11:44 IST
Sushmita won't allow anyone to spoil her fun. "What do I do with false stories about me? Let them spoil my day? No way! I leave the rumour mongers to deal with their own conscience."
Ever since a report appeared in the press that Sushmita ditched a shoot for a shampoo, she has been doubling up with laughter. "That's how well the media knows me," says Sushmita with slight sarcasm. "I'd never default on my work. And party while work waited? This is too outrageous to be funny."
The fact is Sushmita no longer endorses the product she's supposed to have ditched. "I had no contractual obligation. My contract with the product ended in July. In fact, the last shooting for the product took place in July."
There's no hint of exasperation in Sushmita's voice. "I couldn't allow my life to be spoilt by such absurd reports. First they say I couldn't attend the shoot for the ad because I was partying the previous night. Then they say the people who were supposed to shoot the ad kept trying to reach me. Anyone who knows me would know I never switch off my cell. And why would they try to get in touch with me? Wouldn't getting to me via my manager be much easier? The best part is I don't endorse that product any longer. My deal with them ended long back. So which Sushmita Sen were they supposed to be waiting for? But then this is small compared with marriage plans that are made for me every month."
Sushmita won't allow anyone to spoil her fun. "What do I do with false stories about me? Let them spoil my day? No way! I leave the rumour mongers to deal with their own conscience."
Ever since a report appeared in the press that Sushmita ditched a shoot for a shampoo, she has been doubling up with laughter. "That's how well the media knows me," says Sushmita with slight sarcasm. "I'd never default on my work. And party while work waited? This is too outrageous to be funny."
The fact is Sushmita no longer endorses the product she's supposed to have ditched. "I had no contractual obligation. My contract with the product ended in July. In fact, the last shooting for the product took place in July."
There's no hint of exasperation in Sushmita's voice. "I couldn't allow my life to be spoilt by such absurd reports. First they say I couldn't attend the shoot for the ad because I was partying the previous night. Then they say the people who were supposed to shoot the ad kept trying to reach me. Anyone who knows me would know I never switch off my cell. And why would they try to get in touch with me? Wouldn't getting to me via my manager be much easier? The best part is I don't endorse that product any longer. My deal with them ended long back. So which Sushmita Sen were they supposed to be waiting for? But then this is small compared with marriage plans that are made for me every month."
Yash Chopra receives FIAPF Award, presented at 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, November 13, 2008 - 16:56 IST
Mr .Yash Chopra, founder of Yash Raj Films, has been awarded the FIAPF Award for his outstanding achievement as a filmmaker at the annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
The Awards were presented on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, on November 11, 2008, with more than 700 film industry luminaries from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the United States attending the ceremony.
The FIAPF Award is determined by FIAPF, the International Federation of Film Producers Associations, and awarded to an individual for outstanding achievement in films in the Asia-Pacific region.
In presenting the Award, President of FIAP, Mr Andrés Vincente Gomez, described Mr. Chopra as "a legend in Hindi cinema who has played a seminal role in making Indian films more popular the world over."
"Mr Chopra has also played a pioneering role in modernising the local industry and putting it on a more contemporary corporate footing," Mr Gomez continued.
Last year's inaugural FIAPF Award was presented to Australian producer and director George Miller.
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is collaboration between CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF - International Federation of Film Producers Associations and is an international cultural initiative of the Queensland Government, Australia, to acclaim films that best reflect their cultural origins and demonstrate cinematic excellence.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Chopra said, "It is a great honour to receive this award endorsed as it is by such respected names as CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF. Our films have always shown a strong commitment to family values and have been rooted in Indian culture and I believe that this award is a recognition of that fact. In addition, we have over the last few years developed a strong relationship with the beautiful country of Australia and that makes this award even sweeter. Finally, I believe the award recognizes that our films have touched hearts in countries across the Asia-Pacific region, even while maintaining high levels of cinematic excellence, and that gives me - and all of us at Yash Raj Films - deep satisfaction and joy."
Mr .Yash Chopra, founder of Yash Raj Films, has been awarded the FIAPF Award for his outstanding achievement as a filmmaker at the annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
The Awards were presented on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, on November 11, 2008, with more than 700 film industry luminaries from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the United States attending the ceremony.
The FIAPF Award is determined by FIAPF, the International Federation of Film Producers Associations, and awarded to an individual for outstanding achievement in films in the Asia-Pacific region.
In presenting the Award, President of FIAP, Mr Andrés Vincente Gomez, described Mr. Chopra as "a legend in Hindi cinema who has played a seminal role in making Indian films more popular the world over."
"Mr Chopra has also played a pioneering role in modernising the local industry and putting it on a more contemporary corporate footing," Mr Gomez continued.
Last year's inaugural FIAPF Award was presented to Australian producer and director George Miller.
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is collaboration between CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF - International Federation of Film Producers Associations and is an international cultural initiative of the Queensland Government, Australia, to acclaim films that best reflect their cultural origins and demonstrate cinematic excellence.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Chopra said, "It is a great honour to receive this award endorsed as it is by such respected names as CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF. Our films have always shown a strong commitment to family values and have been rooted in Indian culture and I believe that this award is a recognition of that fact. In addition, we have over the last few years developed a strong relationship with the beautiful country of Australia and that makes this award even sweeter. Finally, I believe the award recognizes that our films have touched hearts in countries across the Asia-Pacific region, even while maintaining high levels of cinematic excellence, and that gives me - and all of us at Yash Raj Films - deep satisfaction and joy."
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi's theatrical promo to hit theatres on November 14
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, November 11, 2008 - 15:20 IST
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The much awaited theatrical promo of Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will be unveiled in theatres worldwide this Friday (November 14). This promo of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is being released with Dostana which is also being distributed by Yash Raj Films. So if you have seen ' Haule Haule', the first musical promo of the film, and want to know what the film is all about, then get ready to check out the film's theatrical promo.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi stars Shah Rukh Khan and debutante Anushka Sharma, and is written and directed by Aditya Chopra. The music of the film is by Salim-Sulaiman and the lyrics are by Jaideep Sahni.
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The much awaited theatrical promo of Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will be unveiled in theatres worldwide this Friday (November 14). This promo of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is being released with Dostana which is also being distributed by Yash Raj Films. So if you have seen ' Haule Haule', the first musical promo of the film, and want to know what the film is all about, then get ready to check out the film's theatrical promo.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi stars Shah Rukh Khan and debutante Anushka Sharma, and is written and directed by Aditya Chopra. The music of the film is by Salim-Sulaiman and the lyrics are by Jaideep Sahni.
Jaya, SRK, Saif, Kareena, Deepika, Rani, Imran watch 'Dostana'
By Taran Adarsh, November 13, 2008 - 10:55 IST
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Exactly two screenings of Karan Johar's keenly anticipated DOSTANA have been held so far. The first screening, held on Tuesday night at Yash Raj, was attended by the cast and crew of the film, besides the Chopras, who are close family friends of the Johars, besides being the global distributors of DOSTANA.
The second screening, held last night [Wednesday] at Yash Raj, was a truly hi-profile affair, what with Karan's closest friends being invited for the screening. Jaya Bachchan, SRK and wife Gauri with their kids, Saif and Kareena, Karisma Kapoor, Rani and her parents, Deepika Padukone, Susanne Roshan, Arjun Rampal with wife Mehr, Imran Khan and girlfriend Avantika, Kunal Kapoor, Kunal Kohli, Ritesh Sidhwani, Anil Thadani, Sajid Khan, Siddharth Raj Anand, Jugal Hansraj, Kangna Ranaut, Amrita Rao, Sanjay Kapoor and wife Maheep, Sonam Kapoor, Neelam, Chunkey Pandey and wife Bhavana, Koel Purie, Mushtaq Sheikh, Manish Malhotra, music composers Vishal and Shekhar, writer Shibani Bhatija were amongst those present at this exclusive screening.
The auditorium was resonating with laughter and claps all through the screening.
Priyanka Chopra walked to meet the guests after the screening got over. Karan and director Tarun Mansukhani were wonderful hosts, attending to every guest personally.
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Exactly two screenings of Karan Johar's keenly anticipated DOSTANA have been held so far. The first screening, held on Tuesday night at Yash Raj, was attended by the cast and crew of the film, besides the Chopras, who are close family friends of the Johars, besides being the global distributors of DOSTANA.
The second screening, held last night [Wednesday] at Yash Raj, was a truly hi-profile affair, what with Karan's closest friends being invited for the screening. Jaya Bachchan, SRK and wife Gauri with their kids, Saif and Kareena, Karisma Kapoor, Rani and her parents, Deepika Padukone, Susanne Roshan, Arjun Rampal with wife Mehr, Imran Khan and girlfriend Avantika, Kunal Kapoor, Kunal Kohli, Ritesh Sidhwani, Anil Thadani, Sajid Khan, Siddharth Raj Anand, Jugal Hansraj, Kangna Ranaut, Amrita Rao, Sanjay Kapoor and wife Maheep, Sonam Kapoor, Neelam, Chunkey Pandey and wife Bhavana, Koel Purie, Mushtaq Sheikh, Manish Malhotra, music composers Vishal and Shekhar, writer Shibani Bhatija were amongst those present at this exclusive screening.
The auditorium was resonating with laughter and claps all through the screening.
Priyanka Chopra walked to meet the guests after the screening got over. Karan and director Tarun Mansukhani were wonderful hosts, attending to every guest personally.
'Ghajini' will cross 'Singh Is Kinng'
By Taran Adarsh, November 12, 2008 - 08:42 IST
Aamir Khan's GHAJINI is expected to set a record of sorts. While the promotion of the film kick-started during Diwali, the Indian distributors, Studio 18, have decided to go that extra mile and ensure that the biggies rakes in big moolah when it opens during the Christmas week. While SINGH IS KINNG was released with 1,050 prints [physical and digital] in India, GHAJINI will have close to 1,200 prints in circulation in India alone.
"GHAJINI will be the biggest and widest release ever, breaking the record set by SINGH IS KINNG, which was also distributed by us," Aman Gill, Director, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Studio 18 divulges. Adds Priti Shahani, Sr. V.P., Marketing & Distribution, Studio 18, "With SINGH IS KINNG, we set a precedent in the way the films are marketed and with GHAJINI we tend to go beyond that." GHAJINI is expected to fetch an earth-shattering start.
Aamir Khan's GHAJINI is expected to set a record of sorts. While the promotion of the film kick-started during Diwali, the Indian distributors, Studio 18, have decided to go that extra mile and ensure that the biggies rakes in big moolah when it opens during the Christmas week. While SINGH IS KINNG was released with 1,050 prints [physical and digital] in India, GHAJINI will have close to 1,200 prints in circulation in India alone.
"GHAJINI will be the biggest and widest release ever, breaking the record set by SINGH IS KINNG, which was also distributed by us," Aman Gill, Director, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Studio 18 divulges. Adds Priti Shahani, Sr. V.P., Marketing & Distribution, Studio 18, "With SINGH IS KINNG, we set a precedent in the way the films are marketed and with GHAJINI we tend to go beyond that." GHAJINI is expected to fetch an earth-shattering start.
'Ghajini' will cross 'Singh Is Kinng'
By Taran Adarsh, November 12, 2008 - 08:42 IST
Aamir Khan's GHAJINI is expected to set a record of sorts. While the promotion of the film kick-started during Diwali, the Indian distributors, Studio 18, have decided to go that extra mile and ensure that the biggies rakes in big moolah when it opens during the Christmas week. While SINGH IS KINNG was released with 1,050 prints [physical and digital] in India, GHAJINI will have close to 1,200 prints in circulation in India alone.
"GHAJINI will be the biggest and widest release ever, breaking the record set by SINGH IS KINNG, which was also distributed by us," Aman Gill, Director, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Studio 18 divulges. Adds Priti Shahani, Sr. V.P., Marketing & Distribution, Studio 18, "With SINGH IS KINNG, we set a precedent in the way the films are marketed and with GHAJINI we tend to go beyond that." GHAJINI is expected to fetch an earth-shattering start.
Aamir Khan's GHAJINI is expected to set a record of sorts. While the promotion of the film kick-started during Diwali, the Indian distributors, Studio 18, have decided to go that extra mile and ensure that the biggies rakes in big moolah when it opens during the Christmas week. While SINGH IS KINNG was released with 1,050 prints [physical and digital] in India, GHAJINI will have close to 1,200 prints in circulation in India alone.
"GHAJINI will be the biggest and widest release ever, breaking the record set by SINGH IS KINNG, which was also distributed by us," Aman Gill, Director, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Studio 18 divulges. Adds Priti Shahani, Sr. V.P., Marketing & Distribution, Studio 18, "With SINGH IS KINNG, we set a precedent in the way the films are marketed and with GHAJINI we tend to go beyond that." GHAJINI is expected to fetch an earth-shattering start.
Ajay, Kajol lend their support for a social cause related to senior citizens
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, November 10, 2008 - 17:39 IST
Ajay Devgan and Kajol were last seen together on screen in U, Me Aur Hum. During the film's release, the couple was seen on several T.V. shows, magazine covers and events promoting their film. However, now the duo decided to come together once again not for any film or product endorsement but to promote a social cause.
Ajay and Kajol were in the capital yesterday (Nov 9) to flag off the Senior Citizens Run for a social initiative lead by Tina Ambani called 'Harmony'. The initiative focuses on the cause of promoting the community interest of senior citizens.
Well, the couple have always impressed us with their on-screen and off-screen chemistry, but this time round they've won our hearts too with this touching gesture.
Ajay Devgan and Kajol were last seen together on screen in U, Me Aur Hum. During the film's release, the couple was seen on several T.V. shows, magazine covers and events promoting their film. However, now the duo decided to come together once again not for any film or product endorsement but to promote a social cause.
Ajay and Kajol were in the capital yesterday (Nov 9) to flag off the Senior Citizens Run for a social initiative lead by Tina Ambani called 'Harmony'. The initiative focuses on the cause of promoting the community interest of senior citizens.
Well, the couple have always impressed us with their on-screen and off-screen chemistry, but this time round they've won our hearts too with this touching gesture.
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