Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is written and directed by debutant Shakun Batra.The film, produced by Karan Johar, stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor in their first film together. Actors Ram Kapoor, Boman Irani and Ratna Pathak Shah will be seen in supporting roles. The film will release on February 10, 2012. Below is the First official trailer of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
If reports are to be believed Mahesh Bhatt is going to offer the lead role in Jism 2 to Sunny Leone on Bigg Boss on monday night. The episode could be telecast on tuesday.
Mahesh Bhatt stated the same in an interview with IANS. Read on...
“I am not casting her for her body, but I see that loneliness and heartbroken soul that is behind that smile. The entertainment business itself is not a cakewalk, so the p..(Adult) business would have been a really tough ride for her. I love casting people who are real. People who have gone through highs and lows to reach a stature where people look up to them for their hard work. Sunny is being shown in a bright light with an exotic image on television, but I sensed that she must have gone through a lot to earn a name in an industry which people don’t appreciate.”
”Jism 2 narrates the story of a woman who transcends from the ‘body’ to the ‘soul’. I wanted to approach an actress who not only has the physical attributes but also the emotional ‘edge’ to carry off the complexity of the role. I see Sunny as a perfect fit for the film and the script. Had approached Bipasha Basu and Mallika Sherawat for the role earlier, but things didn’t work out.”
“Announcing a film is as important as any other aspect of filmmaking, whether it be releasing it or promoting it. Bigg Boss is a great platform to reach a wide audience. And we thought it was the right time to approach her.”
P.S. Sunny Leone entering Bigg Boss and then being offered Jism 2 seems pre-planned.
"Heroine" starring Kareena Kapoor and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar is a “contemporary film which reveals the underbelly of the film industry and its well-kept secrets. Madhur considers Heroine his magnum opus and Kareena has been cast to play the lead role of Mahi Khanna. Shooting for Heroine began over the weekend (Nov 26, 2011) in grand style. National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and Kareena Kapoor were present on the sets as the red carpet was laid out. Below are the images from the first day's shoot of Heroine.
Kareena Kapoor Photos From Heroine Shooting
Kareena Kapoor and Madhur Bhandarkar on the Sets of Heroine
Kareena Kapoor on the Sets of Heroine with Arjun Rampal and Madhur Bhandarkar
Kareena Kapoor For Photoshoot of Heroine
Kareena Kapoor on the Sets of Heroine, Photographs from the Sets of Heroine
Kareena Kapoor on the Sets of Heroine, Photoshoot of Heroine.
First Look of Heroine With Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Heroine Pictures With Madhur Bhandarkar
Kareena Kapoor on the Sets of Heroine
Trivia: Madhur Bhandarker had approached Kareena Kapoor for his movie. Bhandarkar stated that Kareena had been his first choice for his previous movies Page 3 and Fashion as well. Kareena later opted out of the movie without giving any official reason. Madhur later officially declared that the film was shelved as Kareena Kapoor had decided not to do the movie. The co-producers of the film, UTV Motion Pictures, then approached Aishwarya to be a part of the film. Siddharth Roy Kapoor, CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, started approaching Aishwarya for various script hearings. Finally, after many discussions between the producers, Madhur and Aishwarya, it was announced both by the director and the actor separately that they are going to work on Heroine.
The film was shelved after 10 days of shooting with Aishwarya Rai due to the sudden announcement of her pregnancy. Aishwarya was 4 months pregnant then. Now, Kareena Kapoor - who was Madhur Bhandarkar's original choice for Heroine has been signed on as the leading actress.
A Super excited Kareena Kapoor and director Madhur Bhandarkar talk about their movie Heroine. These videos are from the sets of the Madhur's much talked about movie "Heroine" on the first day of filming. UTV Motion pictures released these videos. Check them out
SAIF ALI KHAN and KAREENA KAPOOR were spotted walking hand-in-hand at Turner Road in Bandra on Thursday (Nov 24th 2011). Both KAREENA and Saif were dressed in simple atire and I think Kareena looks cute even without any make-up. P.S. This picture was taken just 2 days before the filming of Heroine began.
SAIF ALI KHAN and KAREENA KAPOOR walking at Turner Road in Bandra
KAREENA KAPOOR & SAIF ALI KHAN at Turner Road in Bandra
Madhur Bhandarkar Starts Shooting for his next film Heroine today (26th Nov 2011). The film stars Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Randeep Hooda. An excited Madhur blogged about it and called his blog post - "Heroine Diaries… (Part 1)" indicating that its the first of many more in the "Heroine Diaries" series. Heres what he wrote at the start of the first days shoot...
Heroine Diaries… (Part 1)
Today I start shooting for my next project, Heroine. Am I excited, nervous or ecstatic? Actually, I am very calm because movie making is one thing that comes very naturally to me. I am happy for sure, as always, to be on the next project and work after months of brainstorming. But my day has begun with a silent prayer for the victims of 26/11.
Heroine is a very contemporary subject of today’s time. It has different premises and different strata that I am going to deal with here. This movie, like all my other movies, is a mix of facts and fiction.
I like to be organized when it comes to work and that is why I am quite relaxed right now. I haven’t left anything to be altered for the last minute. And I am working with some of the best cast and crew of the industry, so it makes me more relaxed.
What I could say is different about Heroine as compared to all my other movies is that it is a bigger movie. It has a larger span, more characters, more costumes… a journey that revolves around an actress’ life and showbiz.
I am glad to be working with Mahesh Limaye, who was my Director of Photography (DoP) in Corporate, Traffic Signal and Fashion. He is going to be filming me with again. After Fashion I am again working with Music Directors Salim-Sulaiman on this project. We have already recorded two songs and they have been finalized. Can’t wait for you all to hear it, but of course there is time in that!
UTV Motion Pictures and Bhandarkar Entertainment have joined hands again and I am glad we are working together on this movie. I have always had great experiences working with Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapoor and looking forward to the same in this movie.
As you all know that the fabulous Kareena Kapoor (Bebo) is playing the role of the main protagonist in this movie. Both of us had wanted to work with each other for a while now. Finally we are and I am sure we are going to have a blast during the shoot.
Arjun Rampal, who has been a very dear friend, is playing the lead in this movie. Looking forward to working with Randeep Hooda and Shahana Goswami. This is the first time I will be working with all the actors and I am excited.
This year I completed a decade of being a part of this industry. The journey from Chandni Bar to Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji was so beautiful. This year began for me with the release of my successful slice of life movie Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and is ending with my next movie, Heroine going on floor, what more can I say. And in all this, you all have been a very essential part of my life. Thanks for all your support and blessings. I couldn’t have come so far without you all.
Ok then, I’ll have to sign off now because it is time again to say START SOUND, CAMERA… AND ACTION!
Shah Rukh Khan wanted to strip and reveal his bermudas on stage at the inauguration of the International Film Festival of India. As the opening was in Goa, King Khan kept the audience in splits by threatening to get down to his beach wear. He also joked that the show’s comperes Tisca Chopra and Rituparna Sengupta were telling him, “ Take it off, take it off!”. Below are pictures of Shahrukh Khan and Jackie Shroff at Inauguration of 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
SHAH RUKH KHAN at the opening of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa
JACKIE SHROFF at the opening of the film festival in Goa.
KANGNA RANAUT’S sartorial tastes take a new meaning. The star stepped out for the launch of an eyewear brand fully coordinated in black and white except for her purple nail varnish.
At 10.0 TVR, the movie emerges as the biggest television premiere since 3 Idiots, ahead of Dabangg & Singham
After creating a history on box office as the highest grosser, Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer Bodyguard has shattered all TRP records on television. The world television premier of Bodyguard on STAR Gold has become the biggest television premiere since 3 Idiots but ahead of Dabangg & Singham. It has recorded 10.0 TVR for its premier on 12th November, 2011. The blockbuster helped the channel garner an all time high of 226 GRPs according to TAM data for week 46.
For the record, 3 Idiots’ premier on Sony on 25th July, 2010 had garnered 10.9 TVR on TAM people meters while Singham’s premier on Star Gold on 10th September, 2011 had garnered 8.7 TVR.
While only around 30mn fans have the watched the movie in theatres so far, an astounding 124 million viewers tuned in to see the movie on November 12 on Star GOLD making Bodyguard one of the biggest and the most successful premieres on TV.
Commenting on this success, Hemal Jhaveri, General Manager Star Gold, added, “We are thrilled with this achievement and the fact that Star GOLD is setting new benchmarks for movie channels. We have always aimed at entertaining our viewers with the best and latest blockbusters. There is much more in store for our viewers this year with the strong line-up of the new titles like Ra-one, Rockstar and Force etc.” Star Gold had promoted the world TV premiere of Bodyguard across key cities through TV, Outdoor and print. In addition, to all of these, a roadblock unfolded across the Star Network on the 12th of Nov, just before the movie playout.
The track from the Tamil film 3 has become an overnight sensation online. Check out this exclusive video shot during the recording of the song with the music composer Anirudh, Dhanush, Shruti Hassan, Aishwarya and Sound Engineer Sivakumar.
Video of the Song Kolaveri Di From The Tamil Film 3, Listen to Kolaveri Di From The Tamil Film 3
THE GUIDE spoke to its young music director 21- year- old Anirudh Ravichander on why the track has created a buzz across the country
“Believe it or not, it was all impromptu,” says Anirudh Ravichander, music director of the superhit song, Why This Kolaveri Di for the Tamil movie 3. The video, which was released on November 16 by Sony Music, already has 14 million hits and counting. The song has ( despite its lyrics claiming to be a ‘ flop song’) already gone viral on YouTube and social networking sites, becoming one of the top trending topics on Twitter. “ I didn’t expect it to become such a huge hit,” says the music director.
So much so, even Amitabh Bachchan has tweeted about it: “ Just heard Kolaveri after much talk on it ... it’s so original and catchy … congrats Dhanush and Aishwarya... love ( sic)”. The debutant music director, who is fresh out of graduation college ( he completed a BCom course from Loyola in Chennai), is lapping it all up. “ I am on cloud nine,” he says.
But he isn’t going overboard. “ I have another nine songs to go and want to give them my best,” says Ravichander. The youngster is already getting many offers, including a few from Bollywood. But right now, 3 is his priority. “ This ( the movie project) is like my baby. I want to give it my complete attention,” he claims.
The song emerged, literally, out of the blue. The tune, claims Ravichander, came to him in five minutes flat. “ The director ( Aishwarya Dhanush) gave me the situation.
Dhanush sir came after 10- 15 minutes and started singing it,” he says.
Dhanush gave the lyrics on the spot and since the casual usage of English gelled with the mood of the song, they decided to retain it for the entire song.
Incidentally, Ravichander had Dhanush in mind when he was composing the song.
“ He has a raw voice which would suit the song. He sounds like a common man, who enjoys singing. When he started singing, Why this kolaveri kolaveri kolaveri di? we knew we were on right track,” he says.
The tune was composed to make the song sound catchy. The lyrics fit the sequence in the movie in which a boy expresses his feelings about failing in love.
Sung in far- from- correct English with a heavy South Indian accent and everyday words like “ holy cow”, the video shows Shruti Hassan, Dhanush, Aishwarya Dhanush and Ravichander recording the song in a studio and having a great time doing it. Apart from the heavy South Indian accent and the way the song is sung, there is nothing remarkable about the “ Soup song” as it has come to be known. “ It is funny because the lyrics have no meaning whatsoever. We had a ball while recording it,” recalls Ravichander.
The music is a blend of South Indian rhythm, with guitar and saxophone. “ It is like a nursery rhyme,” adds Ravichander who till now had only composed music for short films.
Friday-Dec 23-2011: Don 2 took an excellent opening this morning in its early couple of shows at multiplexes of around 75-80%.
There were places like Ahmedabad and Noida which opened to 100% collections but there were places like Nagpur and Jodhpur which were around than 70%. On the whole the all India average at multiplexes this morning was around 80-85%. Delhi city opened to around 80% while Ra.One was 100%.
The opening of the film is not as strong as Ra.One but that film had Diwali Puja to contend with and collections fell from 1 pm onwards so despite a lower opening it is possible that Don 2 could see first day collections in the range of the first day of Ra.One.
Don 2 has been released on 3000 screens approx across India.
Don 2 Has Good Advance but Not Comparable to Bodyguard and Ra.One
Don 2 has had a good advance though it is not comparable to Bodyguard and Ra.One which had sold much more tickets in advance. If we compare with Ready then it is better at multiplexes than that film but not single screens. The film will put up big numbers at multiplexes across the country.
The single screen advance is lower, normally the good single screens in Delhi like Liberty and Vishaal are close to being booked out for day one by the big event films but here just 40-50% tickets are gone. These theatres are advance theatres and take the best advance bookings in the country.
In the metros the film is being helped by the 3D version which has strong bookings but at many other places pricing is playing spoil sport where more bookings are coming in for the cheaper tickets rather than the 3D ones which are priced 70-80% more than 2D at places especially in the morning shows. As there is a Tamil and Telugu version for the film, it will be the second biggest release of 2011 after Ra.One hitting 3000 plus screens. Find Here: Box Office Report of Don 2, Box Office Review of Don 2
Eight years on, Riteish Deshmukh for the first time admits to his relationship with Genelia D'Souza and their marriage plans early next year (2012)
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza met on the sets of their first film, Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), and fell in love. Eight years later, the actor confesses his feelings for the first time and confirms their wedding in 2012. In a world where one's relationship status changes as often as the weather, it is heartening to see a couple that has lasted beyond the seven-year-itch. Here Riteish talks about their journey from "I love you" to "I do". Read on.
Marriage on your mind? Tell all. (Sheepishly) Yes, Genelia and I are getting married next year. We haven't fixed the date yet, but it will be early 2012. We are working on the details.
You've been together since 2003. For seven years you've kept your relationship shielded. Why? I've always been a very private person and wasn't comfortable talking about it. I am not accustomed to the limelight. I have respect for actors in relationships who talk about it and give it the dignity it deserves. But I think in our own way we've been really dignified in our decision to not discuss it in public.
Did not talking about it have to do with you coming from a political family? No, more than that it had to do with the fact that we are both from non-filmi families. There was some hestitation because... (trails off). I think second generation actors handle this better. They are more accustomed to dealing with such things as they come from film families and are used to growing up in the limelight. Both of us didn't know how to deal with the focus on our personal lives, so we agreed to keep it private.
Did your respective families know? Yes, our families knew we would get married someday. Right from the beginning we've had their blessings, but they left it to us to decide when we wanted to announce the decision.
Will it be a double marriage? Your brother Deeraj too is getting married in February. I don't think so. We still haven't set a date.
Why is Genelia the one? I don't know what to say. I think we grew up together. We learnt about life, love and work together. It was gradual. It wasn't overnight. We were friends and the bond just grew and became stronger. I just felt that she was the one. I'm too much in love with her. That's it.
After 2004's Masti you are acting together in 2012. Why such a long gap? It wasn't as if we were not offered films together, but we were not happy with them. Also we had to be part of an ensemble cast, and we didn't want to dilute our pairing. It had to be a special film. Since she was doing films in the South and I was busy here, we both decided the film had to be worth it.
You're now working together after seven years. What's changed? Earlier, we worked together as friends and we were both new to the industry. Now there is respect for each other as actors. And it's fun.
Will Genelia continue to act in films after the wedding? That is entirely here decision. I will be happy with whatever she decides to do.
Riteish Deshmukh, 32, and Genelia D'Souza’s love story began on the sets of their Bollywood debut film, Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. Neither of them ever publicly acknowledged their relationship, but Riteish, son of politician Vilasrao Deshmukh, finally admitted in a recent media report that they will seal their eight-year-old relationship with a wedding in 2012.
Riteish Deshmukh & Genelia D'Souza
They apparently fell in love but have always kept their relationship under wraps. Now, eight years later, the actor has finally confessed his feelings for Genelia. Riteish told a Mumbai newspaper, "I'm too much in love with her." he added "I just felt that she was the one. I'm in love with her. That's it. We grew up together. We learnt things together. It was gradual," says Riteish, while talking about his special bonding with Genelia. Read Riteish's Full Interview Here >>
Interestingly, Riteish Deshmukh's brother Dheeraj will be getting married to Vashu Bhagnani's daughter Honey in February next year. However, Riteish says that he and Genelia have not yet decided on their wedding date but they will get married early next year. Will it be a double wedding? Let's wait and watch.
Incidentally, Riteish and Genelia's next film Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, where they will be seen together on screen after eight years, will also be releasing in February next year.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan today (November 16, 2011) delivered a baby girl at the Seven Hills Hospital in the Marol-Andheri area of Mumbai.
Aishwarya's husband Abhishek confirmed the news on his Twitter page posting, "IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! :-)))))".
Ash's father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan added on his Twitter page, "I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl !"
He continued later, "A dada ji ... Ecstatic !!!!"
Big B had posted late last night (November 15), "And as i write, there is still no news from Aishwarya .. your wishes and prayers with us ... thank you ..
It was Amitabh Bachchan who had first announced the news of Aishwarya's pregnancy publicly, tweeting on June 21, 2011, ""NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!,".
Aishwarya was admitted to the hospital late on Monday (November 14) and the Bachchans as well as her family - mum Vrinda and dad Krishnaraj have been with her at Seven Hills ever since. It is reportedly the same hospital where Aishwarya's sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, gave birth. Click here for all images of kids of bollywood stars >> Aishwarya Rai Gives Birth to a Daughter, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Delivery News.
John Abraham is no more single - John Abraham finally comes clean on his new girlfriend Priya Marwah who is said to be an investment banker by profession.
The actor refrained from speaking about the new lady in his life all this while, but he has now finally admitted that he is in a serious relationship with someone.
Says John Abraham, "There is someone special in my life, but I won't want to say anything more than that. It is extremely personal." Below are Images of John Abraham' With His New Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With His New Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham's New Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With His New Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With His Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With His Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With His New GF Priya Marwah
John Abraham's Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With Girlfriend Priya Marwah
John Abraham With Girlfriend Priya Marwah
Priya Marwah, John Abraham's Girlfriend With John
John Abraham With Priya Marwah - His New Girlfriend
John Abraham With New GF Priya Marwah
Priya Marwah, John Abraham's Girlfriend Pictures, Priya Marwah Photographs, John Abraham's Girlfriend Photos, Pictures of John Abraham With Girlfriend Priya Marwah.
Speculations have been rife about his love life ever since John and Bipasha ended their on and off 10-year-long relationship. John even admitted to having dated a few women post the break-up, but nothing beyond that.
However, now we know that investment banker Priya Marwah is someone he wants to spend his life with. The actor was seen with her for the first time in public at an event associated with the Mumbai Marathon.
Says a source, "It is the first time in all these months that he has been seen with a girl, who is not an actress. The minute they stepped out at the event, it was pretty obvious that she was the one. People were curious about the mystery lady in his life, and finally they have got a glimpse of her."
Recently there were rumours about John getting engaged to Priya, but there has been no confirmation yet. In an earlier interview, John said to us, "I would never date an actress."
When asked about marriage plans, he said, "I may even surprise or shock you people very soon. You never know..." We are definitely pleasantly surprised.
Box Office Report of Rockstar - Rockstar collected an excellent 10.50 crore nett approx at the boxoffice on its first day thanks to huge business at multiplexes. Rockstar opened to a good response at multiplexes with collections on average in the 60-70% range for the morning shows but the single screen response was just around 30-40%. Despite the mixed reports evening and night shows at multiplexes were 80-100% at big cities. Mysore circuit was extraordinary. The Delhi NCR area was also excellent but UP was just average. The film came out with a good first day on the strength of multiplexes. Rockstar has mixed reports and might find it tough at single screens as opening is on the lower side and unlikely to make much headway in mass centres. Normal weekend growth can take the weekend business to around 30-32 crore nett which would be a good total for a film being carried by just multiplexes. The first day territorial breakdown of Rockstar is as follows.
Rockstar First Day Box Office Collections - Territorial Breakdown
Mumbai - 3.72 crore
Delhi/UP - 2.27 crore
East Punjab - 1.03 crore
West Bengal - 40 lakhs
Bihar - 16 lakhs
Assam/Orissa - 9 lakhs
CP Berar - 47 lakhs
CI - 37 lakhs
Rajasthan - 62 lakhs
Nizam - 55 lakhs
Mysore - 68 lakhs
Tamil Nadu/Kerala - 16 lakhs
TOTAL - 10.52 crore
Rockstar has had the seventh biggest opening day at the box office of all time. The top ten opening days of all time are as follows.
1. Bodyguard - 20.62 crore
2. Ra.One (Hindi) - 14.76 crore (approx)
3. Dabangg - 14.45 crore
4. Ready - 13.33 crore
5. Threes Idiots - 13.00 crore
6. Tees Maar Khan - 12.82 crore
7. Rockstar - 10.50 crore approx
8. Raajneeti - 10.33 crore
9. Housefull - 9.32 crore
10. Ghajini - 9.13 crore
Rockstar Box Office Review, Box Office Review of Rockstar
The Dirty Picture is is said to be a biopic on the life of Southern siren Silk Smitha, directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor. Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi will be seen playing lead roles in The Dirty Picture. The film will be released on December 1, 2011.
The Promos of "The Dirty Picture"
The Latest Trailor of "The Dirty Picture"
Mera Ishq Sufiyana Song Promo From The Dirty Picture
Veteran filmmaker, Yash Chopra’s older son Aditya Chopra and actress Rani Mukerji, have been romantically involved with each other for many years now. The couple celebrated the auspicious festival of Diwali together at Adityodaya, the Chopra home in Juhu, Mumbai amidst a few close friends and family members, including Aditya’s parents, Yash and Pamela and younger brother Uday.
Aditya looked extremely happy just watching Rani having a good time with sparklers and the like at his family home.
Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerjee Photos Together
Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra celebrated Diwali together at Aditya's house
First Photographs of Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerjee Together
Rani Mukerjee and Aditya Chopra together celebrated Diwali at Aditya Chopra's house
Though the couple has never admitted to the same or sought refuge of the very abused “just friends” stand, it was cleverly disguised as a working relationship between an actress and a filmmaker to the larger public all this while.
Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra celebrated Diwali together at Aditya's house. Raju Shelar/ Firstpost
The Aditya-Rani relationship is Bollywood’s most talked about romance, albeit in whispers of course.
The Chopra scion is a media recluse and shuns attention, claiming that it helps him make better films being a nobody in the public eye.
This is the first time Aditya and Rani have been photographed together, exclusively by Firstpost. He has only been photographed by the media twice before. Firstpost has got the exclusive, not to mention, coveted pictures, of the most reclusive figure in the entertainment business.
Aditya looks quite different from his earlier, boyish shots which came out when he directed Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge back in 1995.
For now, Rani is all set to become Aditya’s dulhania soon, but like Aditya’s low-key and mysterious nature, not even their inner circle knows the date yet! But the good news is, Yash and Pamela have finally come to terms with their son’s love for Rani and seemed to have accepted the situation.
Aditya was married to childhood sweetheart, Payal Khanna earlier and divorced her in 2009 much against his family’s will. The Chopras shared a fabulous equation with Payal and continue to do so, despite the divorce.