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Day: April 8, 2013
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Go Goa Gone: Zombies Come To Mehboob Studios
MUMBAI: Saif Ali Khan’s latest production, ‘Go Goa Gone’ directed by Krishna D.K has kick started it’s promotional spree from Mehboob Studios in Mumbai.
Spotted at the first round of promotional events commencing in Mumbai itself, were the film’s stars: Kunal Khemu, Vir Das, Pooja Gupta and Anand Tiwari, who spoke at length about the film and the interesting marriage of the romantic and thriller genres.
The trailers and first look pictures from the film have already gone viral, making it a much-awaited film for it’s unique ‘zom-com’ concept and fresh new look.
This time too, producer and actor Saif Ali Khan was nowhere to be seen, while his team promoted the film. Like the first promotional event for the film, where Saif was missing in action, this time around too Saif was nowhere to be seen.
Saif is reportedly busy shooting for Tigmanshu Dhulia’s film ‘Bullet Raja’ in Lucknow. The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha.
Hopefully Saif will complete his other professional commitments and take time out to promote his zom-com film, which he has co-produced with his business partner Dinesh Vijan. ‘Go Goa Gone’ releases on 10 May.
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PHOTOS: Saif Ali Khan On Sets Of ‘Bullet Raja’
LUCKNOW: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was spotted shooting for a scene with the ‘Bad Man’ Gulshan Grover here in Uttar Pradesh for his upcoming film ‘Bullet Raja.’
Saif Ali Khan looked intense on top of a car – in a pair of blue jeans, a black open shirt, many chains, a huge tikka on his forehead and a pistol. Gulshan Grover wore a smart grey suit.
‘Bullet Raja’ is a gangster thriller film, written and directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. Produced by Rahul Mittra, the film also features Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Shergill, Ravi Kishan, Chunky Pandey and Vidyut Jamwal.
Set in the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh the film’s story focuses on the mafia and the underworld. ‘Bullet Raja’ will be released on September 6, 2013.
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Bradley Cooper Replaces Jude Law In ‘Jane Got A Gun’
MUMBAI: Hollywood ‘Hangover’ star Bradley Cooper has replaced actor Jude Law as the lead villain in upcoming ‘Jane Got a Gun’ featuring Natalie Portman.
Reports say that after director Lynne Ramsay abruptly walked away from the film, Law followed suit. Apparently Jude was keen on working only with Ramsay.
Producer Scott Steindorff claimed that Ramsay did not turn up for work on the first day of shoot on 18 March, 2013. Thus a new director had to be brought in. Now, ‘Jane Got A Gun’ will be helmed by Gavin O’Connor, known for ‘Warrior’ (2011).
Apparently, when Law walked out too, the crew began looking for a replacement – someone who holds the same amount of draw in the overseas marketplace. Bradley Cooper, who was recently nominated at the Oscars in the Best Actor category for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ was the team’s choice.
‘Jane Got a Gun’ follows the story of a farmer’s wife (Natalie Portman) whose outlaw husband returns home, bloodied and near death after his gang (lead by Bradley Cooper) turns on him. When the miscreants reappear to finish the job, Jane must enlist the help of an old flame (Joel Edgerton) to defend her life and home.
Bradley is set to play a character named Bishop.
He is currently filming for David O Russell’s untitled project based on the real life Abscam sting of the late 70’s and early 80’s. Other than that, Bradley Cooper will soon be seen in ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ and ‘The Hangover Part III’.
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Emraan Hashmi Wants ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ Sequel
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi says that he enjoyed shooting for Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ since it has a very interesting script. The actor also shares that he is looking to be a part of the sequel, if this film does well at the ticket counter.
Says Hashmi, “It was great shooting a film with an interesting script. I always had a fascination for supernatural films.”
So is there a sequel in the offing?
“Once the film does well, then we will make the sequel. If it is a great story and it is taken forward in a nice way, then I would like to be a part of it,” said the 34-year-old actor.
Talking about Indian cinema and the off beat films that have recently worked at the box office, Emraan Hashmi said, “There is a big change, a lot of new films are coming. ‘Raaz’ worked last year and now hopefully ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ will work. If you have a good story any film will work,” The actor also added that ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ is being placed in a “relatable world, with folklore of a witch being played out, is interesting”.
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the cast of the film includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Huma Qureshi and Kalki Koechlin.
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SPOTTED: Aamir Khan In Bandra
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s formidable “thinking superstar” Aamir Khan was spotted in Bandra, shooting for a mobile phone ad.
Spotted at the famed Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai, Aamir was seen enjoying a relaxing day of shoot for a mobile phone brand. Seen in a navy blue tee and olive green military pants, Aamir was spotted stepping in and out of his vanity van.
Meanwhile, Aamir has been heard speaking about how he would love to work with Salman Khan again, years after their only film together, ‘Andaaz Apna Apna’ is still being talked about for its flawless comic timing and gags.
Said Aamir, “I would love to work with Salman. ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ is one of my favourite films as well. He is a great person to work with. If we come across a script then we will be happy to do it.”
Aamir right now is busy at work, shooting for YRF’s upcoming action-adventure flick ‘Dhoom 3’, where he reportedly plays the role of a stylish baddie, and for Raj Kumar Hirani’s ‘P.K.’, which also stars Sanjay Dutt. Aamir has allegedly shuffled his dates around to suit Dutt’s convenience, so that he can complete his shoot before surrendering in the third week of April.
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Soha Ali Khan – Kunal Khemu To Get Married Soon?
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s happy young couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu, who have been dating from quite some time, are likely to tie the knot soon.
Said Kunal in a recent interview, “As of now we have not made any actual plans for marriage. But yes, if everything goes well then it (marriage) will be soon. We are in good and comfortable position today in our relationship. We are focusing on our careers.”
According to reports, the couple has bought an apartment in Khar, and will be living in together there.
Soha Ali Khan who was last seen in ‘Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns’, is busy with her next project – upcoming war comedy film ‘War Chod Na Yaar’ . Meanwhile Kunal Khemu is excited for his role in Saif Ali Khan’s first zombie film in India – ‘Go Goa Gone’
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PHOTOS: The Hottest Performances Of TOIFA 2013
VANCOUVER: Bollywood’s brightest gathered in the idyllic, picturesque city of Vancouver, in Canada at the maiden TOIFA awards night.
It was a night of celebration, revelry and sheer joy, as Bollywood biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif and many others gathered to celebrate the centenary year of Indian cinema.
Ranbir Kapoor played host extraordinaire, and kept the audience entertained with his witty asides and quips. Shah Rukh Khan headlined a power-packed, energetic performance which had everyone on their feet, cheering him on!
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan too put on a spectacular show, all thanks to chorepgrapher Shiamak Davar’s dazzling choreography and his hard working troupe. Priyanka Chopra sizzled to some of her greatest hits, dressed in a nude coloured ensemble.
Ranbir and Anushka Sharma shared a lot of sizzling chemistry, when they slow danced on stage, and co-hosted a segment of the show. Karan Johar put on a surprise act with Shiamak, while Katrina had the audiences eating out of the palm of her hands with her super sexy, super sensuous performance.
Prabhu Deva and Chitrangada Singh were also seen co-hosting another segment of the awards night, which had most of Bollywood in attendance.
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VOTE: Is Sunday Release For ‘Krrish 3’ A Good Idea?
MUMBAI: Setting a new tradition, the threequel of Bollywood’s much loved science fiction and superhero franchise – ‘Krrish 3’ starring Hrithik Roshan is likely to release on a Sunday rather than the conventional Friday.
The reason behind breaking away from the long established norm of releasing on a Friday?
The Roshans have targetted November 3, 2013 for ‘Krrish 3’, which is when the entire country celebrates the festival of lights – Diwali. It is the day when worship to the Goddess Laxmi is undertaken.
Confirmed filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, “November 3 is an auspicious day, so we’re releasing ‘Krrish 3’ on that day.”
However while the makers of the film feel its advantageous to release on the favourable day, some exhibitors of the film are not very optimistic about the decision. Roshan Singh, a prominent exhibitor of Bihar said: “It’s a known fact that people don’t see films on Diwali day, at least not in North India. Diwali is restricted to spending time with the family and relatives. With due respects to Rakeshji, the film will lose out completely on the crucial Friday and Saturday collections, and there will be thin attendance in Sunday when ‘Krrish 3’ opens, in many parts of the country.”
‘Krrish 3’ will continue the story of the gifted Rohit Mehra and his superhero son ‘Krrish’, after the events that took place in of ‘Koi… Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’. The film also features Priyanka Chopra, Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut, Arif Zakaria and Shaurya Chauhan.
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John Abraham Causes A Riot Among Fans In Bandra!
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s sexiest 40 year-old actor John Abraham caused a near-stampede among fans, when he stepped out for a nightcap, in the suburban locality of Bandra.
John is what is known as a typical “Bandra boy”, always seen in and around the seaside locality in Mumbai. He lives, works, works out, dines and rides in Bandra. So it was no surprise that he was seen hanging out in Bandra, going for a long drive, in his big white SUV.
Fans clamoured to catch a glimpse of the handsome actor, and were seen posing for pictures with him. John was a sweetheart when he even signed a few autographs for his eager fans.
John’s upcoming film ‘Shootout at Wadala’ is up for release next month, so maybe he was chilling before commencing a gruelling promotional schedule for the film.
Meanwhile, John has no qualms about looking good, and being considered a clotheshorse for his films and modelling assignments. “An actor is being in a visual medium. When you are out there, you have to wear clothes and look presentable and good. I really have no problem. I feel if you are not a clothes hanger, then you are in trouble,” said John, at the Grazia Young Fashion Awards, which he attended over the weekend.
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Aishwarya Makes Me The Person I Am: Abhishek Bachchan
VANCOUVER: It’s been seven years to their marriage now and Abhishek Bachchan says wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the woman behind his success.
Saturday, at the maiden edition of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA), the Jr. Bachchan bagged the best actor comic award for his funny role in ‘Bol Bachchan’.
Said Abhishek, “‘Bol Bachchan’ is very, very special film to me and I stand here in front of you humbly receiving the award. I would like to thank my family for firstly having me because things wouldn’t have worked without that. I really owe this to Aishwarya and the love and support she has given me. She makes me the person that I am.”
The 37 year old who also performed at the event, said it was a long due gig for his fans in the city.
He said: “Almost five years ago me and my family were scheduled to perform in Vancouver for the Unforgettable tour (in 2008). Unfortunately, the show in Vancouver got cancelled and I promised I will make it up to you and I hope that was a bit of a payback. And I promise you next time I won’t only bring Aishwarya, I will bring dad ( Amitabh Bachchan) as well.”
“But Shiamak, you will have to choreograph it,” said Abhishek whose act was choreographed by Indian Contemporary Dance choreographer Shiamak Davar.
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BOX OFFICE: ‘Chashme Baddoor’ Does Well In First Weekend
MUMBAI: David Dhawan’s comic caper ‘Chashme Baddoor’, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, starring Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma and Taapsee, has seen a good first weekend at the box office.
Though the remake film released on the same weekend as the original ‘Chashme Buddoor’, audiences have seemingly appreciated David Dhawan’s efforts.
As reported, on Day 1, ‘Chashme Baddoor’ managed a fair approximate Rs 54 million (5.4 crore) net.
Day 2, Saturday and Day 3, Sunday saw an upswing, with the 3 day total of the film in the range of Rs 190 million (Rs 19 crore) net.
The film understandably has managed to tickle multiplexes audiences’ funny bone, and this has contributed to it’s fair share of business, rather than single screen theatres.
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TOIFA 2013: And The Winners Are…
VANCOUVER: At the very first edition of the star-studded Times Of India Film Awards (TOIFA), filmmaker Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi!’ turned out to be the top winner, walking home with the most awards.
For this love story between a deaf and mute boy and an autistic girl, Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra bagged the best actor and best actress trophies, respectively, while southern actress Ileana D’Cruz, won the best debut female award for her performance.
Here’s the complete list of TOIFA winners:
Best Film: Barfi!
Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi!)
Best Actress: Priyanka Chopra (Barfi!)
Best Supporting Actor – Male: Annu Kapoor
Best Supporting Actor – Female: Dolly Ahluwalia
Best Actor – Negative Role: Rishi Kapoor
Best Actor – Comic Role: Abhishek Bachchan
Best Debut Actor – Male: Ayushmann Khuranna
Best Debut Actor – Female: Ileana D’Cruz
Best Director: Anurag Basu
Best Music Director: Ajay Atul
Best Lyricist: Gulzar
Best Playback Singer – Male: Sonu Niigam
Best Playback Singer – Female: Shalmali Kholgade
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Salman Khan’s Appeal Against Revision Charges In Hit-And-Run, Postponed
MUMBAI: Monday, Salman Khan’s lawyers were to argue the revision charges against the Bollywood actor in the the 2002 hit-and-run case at a Sessions Court. The court, here has once again postponed the hearing to April 29, 2013.
The application submitted by Khan challenges a Magistrate Court’s order which enhanced the charges levelled against the actor from death by negligence to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Sources revealed that today Salman Khan was not summoned to appear. Only after deciding the appeal, the main case would be heard.
Salman has contended that the magistrate’s decision of invoking Section 304 part II is s “erroneous, bad in law and contrary to evidence on record.” The punishment for culpable homicide attracts a maximum imprisonment of upto ten years. Previously, Salman was charged for causing death by negligence (section 304 A IPC), which provides a maximum punishment of upto two years of imprisonment.
After examining 17 witnesses, the magistrate transferred the case to the Sessions court for retrial.
In 2002, on September 28, Salman Khan allegedly rammed his Toyota Land Cruiser outside a bakery in suburban Bandra, killing one person and injuring four other people, who were sleeping on the pavement.
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TOIFA RED CARPET: Bollywood Shines Brighter Than Ever
VANCOUVER: The Canadian city of Vancouver was given a night to remember, with Bollywood’s brightest stars shining on the red carpet of the first-ever Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA).
Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Nargis Fakhri, Zarine Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari and many others were spotted arriving on the red carpet, in their most fabulous designer wear!
Shah Rukh Khan was seen in a deep red blazer and black trousers, while he posed for photographs with his lovely wife Gauri Khan, who was seen in a blood red gown.
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan cut a pretty picture, with both stars clad in traditional Indian attire. Priyanka Chopra, on the contrary, wore an edgy black gown with a gold pattern running down her ensemble and matching gold earrings.
Anushka Sharma chose a simple black pantsuit and debuted her new hairdo on the red carpet: the very funky, age appropriate bangs she’s been sporting for a week or so. Aditi Rao Hydari wore a stylish mustard gown, while ‘Rockstar’ girl Nargis Fakhri sizzled in a multi coloured dress, replete with a thigh-high slit.
Mugdha Godse and Zarine Khan were also seen working the red carpet, along with Neha Dhupia and singer Shalmali Kholgade.
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‘Chennai Express’ Has Fantastic Comedy: Shah Rukh Khan
VANCOUVER: Bollywood superstar, international icon – Shah Rukh Khan is a busy man lately. Not only do his acting and production commitments keep him occupied, but the recently kickstarted Indian Premier League (IPL) 6th Edition too has SRK super engaged. But he is managing it all pretty well.
One lesson, he says, he has learnt of late is to talk about his new projects only at the right time.
“We are making ‘Chennai Express’ and then there is another film called ‘A for Apple, B for Billi, C for Cutta’ (ABC). Two others are in the pipleline, but I would like to keep it a secret till the right time,” said Khan in an interview on the sidelines of the maiden edition of the Times Of India Film Awards (TOIFA) here
SRK says he picks his films instinctively, but he is especially happy with Rohit Shetty’s “Chennai Express” as he believes it is a comedy, action and entertainment-packed project “different” from the intense and serious films he has done in the recent past.
“I do films which I like at a given point of time and as and when I get the opportunity. So when Rohit narrated a couple of films to me two years back, one was the remake of ‘Angoor’ and other was ‘Chennai Express’. I like both of them. But Rohit felt he would like to do the latter one first as it is a bigger film and has fantastic comedy, action and amazing songs,” explains the actor.
The film, produced by the actor’s wife Gauri Khan under their production banner Red Chillies Entertainment, features Deepika Padukone opposite King Khan. Shah Rukh is, of course, happy with the way the movie is shaping up, revealing that he injured his right shoulder while shooting for the film.
“It’s awkward for me to speak of film that I produce, but I just have to say that Rohit has done me great favour while making a film like this for me. It’s fun and I am enjoying it. Yes, I end up doing very intense films like ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ , ‘Chak De! India’ and ‘My Name Is Khan’, and so, it (‘Chennai Express’) is a nice change for me. May be I would continue doing films like ‘Chennai Express’ in future,” he said.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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Sanjay Dutt Seeks Mercy By Review Petition
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted by the Honorable Supreme Court for 5 years of imprisonment in relation to the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, is to move the apex court by way of a review petition.
In its March 21 judgement, the SC held Dutt guilty under the Arms Act for possessing an AK-56 and an automatic rifle. But the court acquitted him under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act [TADA], which had also been invoked against him.
A legal team based in Delhi has prepared the petition which is likely to be filed within this week before the same bench who awarded the actor the sentence.
Dutt will contend in the petition that a confession made under TADA cannot form the main piece of evidence for offences under other Acts, when the accused is acquitted under TADA.
The actor’s team of lawyers will plead for reconsideration of the three-judge bench judgment in the Rajiv Gandhi killer case, which held that a confession under TADA would be valid even elsewhere and which the SC had relied on in the 1993 blasts case against Sanjay Dutt.
