International recognition for ‘Jodhaa Akbar’
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With superb performances from the lead actors and an excellent director making the decisions ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ set new standards in the craft of movie making in Bollywood.
The grace of this remarkable period film is still lingering on and is spreading its fragrance in far away places.
‘Jodhaa Akbar’ has won the Grand Prix Award at the International Film Festival of Muslim Cinema Golden Minbar in Kazan, Russia.
And adding to the glory is the award for the best actor in the festival that has gone to the best looking Indian actor Hrithik Roshan for his role as the Emperor Akbar.
The B-Town movie shared the honors with an Iranian film ‘M for Mother’.
The jury at the festival selected the final winners from a group consisting of 35 films from around the world.
This Diwali UTV gets high on ‘FASHION’
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Unprecedented in scale and style, ‘Fashion’ breaks new ground in movie-distribution and marketing making it a dazzling motion picture experience this Diwali.
After having a dream run at the B.O with ‘AAMR’, ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’, ‘A Wednesday’ and ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’, UTV Motion Pictures’ forthcoming extravaganza with Madhur Bhandarkar is anticipated to release with over 630 screens in India and another 120 screens in 16 countries across the globe.
Continuing its triumphant run in the international markets with hits like – ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, ‘Race’, ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’, ‘Kismet Konnection’ and ‘A Wednesday’, UTV rolls out ‘Fashion’ this Diwali on October 24th with a special screening at South Asian International Film Festival in New York. This will be followed by an exclusive promotion held by The Citibank NRI division inviting their distinguished clients for select ‘Fashion’ screenings on October 29th across 6 US cities - New York, New Jersey, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco and Chicago.
Dubai is hosting the ‘Fashion Red Carpet Premiere’ on 29th October, in association with Star TV Middle East. With the cast and crew expected to show up in full splendor, the exclusive affair will enjoy aggressive promotions on Star channels in the Middle East.
Australia and New Zealand will be host to the ‘Fashion Nights’ contest across 5 cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Auckland; wherein the winners, crowned as Ms. ‘Fashion Australia’, will be rewarded with certificates attested by director Madhur Bhandarkar and Priyanka Chopra.
‘Fashion’ will be released in the US and the Middle East on the 30th October, with the other international markets following on 31st October.
Back in India, the movie has already been in news for an unparalleled ensemble of brand associations it has attracted ranging from clothing and, electronics to FMCG and telecom. The brands are an integral part of ‘Fashion’s in – film placements and the associated marketing campaign of the movie. The brand placements in the film include clothing brand Kimaya, laptop brand Lenovo, Reebok and shampoo brand Sunsilk. In fact the three leading ladies from the movie – Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse are all set to walk the ramp on October 20th for the Sunsilk Fashion Week in Mumbai. Mobile retail store RPG Cellucom, which promotes stylish electronic gadgets like Mobiles and Laptops has also been roped in for a campaign promoting the concept of ‘Mobility is Fashionable’. Electronics brand LG has joined the ‘brandwagon’ for an associative marketing campaign as well.
Fashion theme parties coined as “Fashion nights” will be held in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bangalore along with partner brands. With the assessment of co-promotions and in-film branding being pegged at close to Rs. 9 crores, UTV Motion Pictures is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that ‘Fashion’ is mounted as the biggest release this Diwali.
‘Fashion’ will be released in 700 cinema halls around the world this October 29.
After SINGH IS KINNG, GOLMAAL RETURNS is the next money spinner in the offering
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What can 150 seconds do? Well, a lot if adequately utilized. This is what was truly inferred the moment promos of GOLMAAL RETURNS started hitting the screen. Directed by Rohit Shetty, this sequel of GOLMAAL is a powerhouse entertainer in the offering and after watching an array of promos in the weeks gone by, one can confidently declare that the film is a guaranteed SUPERHIT in the pipeline.
The film is an unabashed entertainer in the offering and promises to pack a lot with the arrival of the original team (sans Sharman Joshi who is replaced by Shreyas Talpade). Together, Ajay Devgan. Arshad Warsi, Tussha Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade along with Kareena Kapoor, Celina Jaitley, Amrita Arora and Anjana Sukhani have fun unlimited as they set the frames on fire with their cool antics.
Watch Ajay Devgan arriving on two cars (he arrived on two bikes in GOLMAAL and earlier PHOOL AUR KAANTE) and Arshad Warsi getting the cool dude act right while performing bike stunts and other antics. However, the cake is taken by Tusshar Kapoor who not just takes his ‘goonga’ act to the next level but also joins the bandwagon of making a cool bike entry by standing on the moving vehicle in pursuit of Anjana Sukhani.
Rohit Shetty projects have always been full on masala affair, whether ZAMEEN, GOLMAAL or SUNDAY but GOLMAAL RETURNS appears to be the biggest and most chilled out of the lot. A ‘masala mix’ in the offering, it comes with the kind of vibes which SINGH IS KINNG came with as far as being a ‘movie for the masses’.
A sure shot success at the box office, it deserves to be released at a huge print count (at least 800 just in India) to encash on the Diwali festive season. Promising to be the biggest ever success of the career of Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgan, GOLMAAL RETURNS has all in it to enter the 60 crores club!
The film is releasing on 29th October all over.
Anil Plans Movie for His Daughter
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Anil Kapoor is all set to produce a film which will focus on bringing the best of the acting skills of his daughter Sonam Kapoor who is today regarded as an exceptionally talented actress and will be soon seen in the forthcoming movie ‘Dilli- 6′.
According to sources, the film will be based on the classic novel “Emma” written by the British writer Jane Austen.
Because of the project being in the initial phase of pre-production stage, no more information regarding the film has been divulged.
Sonam Kapoor will be playing the lead role with some established stars in supporting roles.
It is a known fact that Anil Kapoor always goes for producing movies only based on the subjects that really strikes and fascinates him and he spares no efforts when it comes to the quality of production.
And Sonam also will have a special attachment towards the project, so the film lovers have something to expect and be curious on how the cult novel is going to be adapted for a Hindi film.
Street Dentists In India And China
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A look at street dentists in China and India who are veterans of their own trade. These skills are usually brought down by their family and are slowly becoming extinct as dentists with degrees and clinics slowly take over their businesses.
“The music of Yuvvraaj is outstanding” - Salman Khan
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First look of YUURAAJ is out and while reactions from the industry as well as the common man are still awaited, those associated with the film are ecstatic to say the least. This is what they have to say about the music which is expected to hit the stands soon:
Salman Khan - “When Rahman and Subhashji come together, they give you the best music. The music of Yuvvraaj is outstanding. Its very soulful, peaceful and carries a sweetness of its own with powerful lyrical value.”
A. Rahman - “Subhash Ghai is very different from other directors. He has really worked hard on the visuals. They look really colourful and really romantic. It’s almost treated in a musical way where it’s more realistic than just background music.”
Gulzar - “When I saw the songs of Yuvvraaj on screen, I sent a message to Rahman saying that they were magnificent, and this is a very honest opinion of his songs and picturization. Great showman puts up a great show! I think the performances of Subhash’s Yuvvraaj will go a long way in carrying this film ahead. It touches your heart.”
Shridhar (Sound Engineer – Yuvvraaj) - “I think its gonna rock, well, its gonna orchestrate… It’s going to reach a lot of people… and touch their minds and souls…”
“KIDNAP an edge-of-the-seat thriller” - SANJAY DUTT
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[Interview by Joginder Tuteja]
Sanjay Dutt sees KIDNAP as his first release of 2008. Pitted against Imran Khan in the film, KIDNAP is a project that has continued to excite him over the months. Sanju baba talks:
What attracted you to ‘Kidnap’?
The moment Sanjay (Gadhvi) narrated the first line of the film, I knew I had to do it. It’s something I haven’t done in all these years. There was a sense of identification with the character - a father who deeply and immensely cares for his daughter and will go to any extent for her safety and happiness.
What was Sanjay Gadhvi like as a director?
He’s tremendous. Sanjay (Gadhvi) is very focused and he knows what he wants. He is very clear in his vision and has the knack of getting the best out his actors.
Did it help that he was the maker of the ‘Dhoom’ series?
To be honest I had not seen ‘Dhoom 1′ or ‘Dhoom 2′, except their promos when he approached me. I believed in the subject and in him and decided to do it.
Tell us more about ‘Kidnap’?
My producers, director and co-actors went through a lot of anxiety during the shoot of ‘Kidnap’ because of my trial. But all’s well that ends well. I am happy the film is complete, ready and looking good. It is my first release in 2008. I play a father to Sonia (Minissha Lamba) who is kidnapped by Kabir (Imran Khan). It’s an edge-of-the-seat thriller, which everyone is bound to enjoy. It has some great action and emotion and has been well written and directed. I hope my audience goes out and watches it.
Was it difficult playing a father?
No, why should it be? I have played father to Hrithik Roshan earlier.
You mentioned at the press conference that ‘Kidnap’ is very close to you, as you identify very closely with the character of Vikrant Raina!
I could relate to the father in the film. I love my daughter Trishala immensely and during the making of this film I kept thinking about what I would do or how I would react if Trishala ever got kidnapped. There was a lot of real-life emotion that came into my character in the film.
Who will ‘Kidnap’ appeal to?
I think the beauty of ‘Kidnap’ lies in the fact that besides being an engaging thriller cum drama it concurrently captures the softer emotions and relationships - father-daughter, husband-wife, girl-boy. It’s a thriller with a heart, and on the whole, an entertaining commercial product, which will appeal to everyone. Also, it has Imran Khan who has become very popular after ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’.
How was it to work with the industry’s hottest youngster, Imran Khan?
We got along well. He’s a humble, conscientious and hardworking boy. He’s into his craft. He’ll go a long way and I hope and pray that success doesn’t change him.
Anything else you can recount during the shoot of ‘Kidnap’?
I enjoyed the action. It had my adrenaline rushing. I felt a teenager again! (Smiles)
Which are your forthcoming films?
‘EMI’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘Blue’ and ‘Munnabhai 3′. I am starting my own production house next year and hope to make good films.
What do you cherish the most in life?
The fact that I was born to great parents and have a great set of fans, friends and well-wishers.
What do you regret the most?
The days when I was into drugs and my time in jail. But that was destiny…..