Sunday, May 18, 2008

More and more of Priyanka Chopra on screens this year

This summer Priyanka Chopra has reasons to be happy for she has not one, not two, but three films in tow awaiting release this July.

The first film to hit the screens on July 4 would be the much awaited sci-fi flick ‘Love Story 2050’ opposite Harman Baweja. The second one (not leeser in hype in any way) is producer Afzal Khan’s ‘God Tussi Great Ho’ scheduled for release on July 11. It has Salman Khan and Big B as Priynaka’s co-stars. Next is Dharmendra’s ‘Chamku’ awaiting release on July 18 opposite Bobby Deol.

However, an industry insider has to say here, “One wonders if Priyanka herself would be happy with three of her films arriving in such quick time. Not just would it too be too many things happening simultaneously in her career, she would also have to work extensively on the promotion of as many as three films simultaneously.”

He goes on to add, “In addition, she can’t really be expecting to catch on some breath even in weeks to follow since barely a month after her third release, she would be seen paired opposite Abhishek Bachchan in yet another high profile film of hers - Drona. A Goldie Behl fantasy costume drama, the film is all set for August 15 release.”

It does not end here. After ‘Drona’ and Goldie Behl’s flick, Priyanka is sweating hard for ‘Dostana’ and ‘Fashion’ too, both of which are expected to release this year end. Pheeewww!! That’s too much to ask from a pretty lady!

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Amrita Arora and Katrina Kaif vying for attention this summer


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Rajpal Yadav to fight ‘The great Khali’

Dalip Singh aka Khali could not get a warmer welcome in Bollywood. He already has two films in his hold. Also May 16 proved to be indeed doubly lucky for him coz of two reasons- one being the announcement of his film ‘Kushti’ and secondly for receiving an IFDB (International Federation Diploma in Body Building) award. To be directed by Rajeev Kumar and made under the banner of Venus Films, ‘Kushti’ also stars Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, Nargis and Manoj Joshi.

Shedding some light on the storyline Rajpal informs, “The story set in a village revolves around a postman played by me who is trying to get his gal (Nargis). Unfortunately, for him, her father is a wrestler and wants his daughter to marry one too, which happens to be Khali. Now in order to marry Nargis I have to fight Khali and defeat him.”

Rajeev Kumar is all praises for Khali and says, “Khali is an extremely down to earth and professional guy. He gave his 100% to the film. Initially, I was quite apprehensive as to how will things shape up considering his huge body and attitude but he got into the skin of the character very easily that things eventually started falling in place.”

The wrestler talking about his experiences said, “I had been flooded by many offers before but due to constant warnings about the corruption in bollywood I withheld myself from signing films.” He goes on to add, “However, after meeting Rajeev Kumar and Rajpal Yadav, all my fears vanished and I had a wonderful time working with them. Kushti is a musical film and I hope my Indian audiences watch and at the same time like it.”

Kushti is in its post-production period and is expected to release this year.

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Wonder! Preity too at Cannes…

Preity Zinta looking gorgeous while attending the Soiree Chopard photocall at international the Cannes Film Festival 2008 currently underprogress at Cannes, France. Check our preity zinta’s latest photograph of cannes.

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Emraan Hashmi cashing on the popularity of IPL

Friday saw the release of Bhatt camp’s ‘Jannat’ which revolves around match fixing in cricket. The makers of the film went on for a pre-release bash for the cast and crew of the film on May 15. Also celebrating the debutante actress Sonal Chauhan’s birthday, the party continued till late night.

It was here that Emraan brought in his creativity. Attired in a cool white T-shirt, Emraan had eyeballs popping due to the funky slogan on his T-shirt which read “IFL. - Indian Fixed League- starts May 16”. Now, that is a real unique way of drawing attention both to oneself and to the film!

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The Great Khali at the audio release of Venus Films’ Khusti





Priyanka’s red-haired look is an inspiration by Rowena Baweja


The Talent runs in Baweja household, literally. Not many know, Priyanka Chopra’s new red-haired look in Harry Baweja’s Love Story 2050 was inspired by the portrait of a woman painted by none other than Baweja daughter Rowena. Ironically, she did the sketch two years ago after sitting in on the numerous brainstorming sessions for the storyboards.

Says Rowena, “The film being my brother’s debut, played on my mind and I sketched a portrait of a woman based on what I heard from the script. And after we shot Love Story 2050, the film’s characterization turned out to be quite similar in terms of the woman of 2008 and tomorrow’s woman.”

First look: Haal-e-dil



On the sets of Rab ne bana di jodi


Thirteen years after Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge took the country by storm, and eight years after Mohabbatein, Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan have come together for their new film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

And it was evident that SRK was approaching this new role with his old comrade with as much passion as ever on the first day of shooting on May 16.

“Starting the first day of shooting still gives me goose bumps,” Shah Rukh said. “And to make films with Yash Raj, that too when Adi is directing, is an experience that is more than 100 percent exciting. Yash Raj Films is, and will always be, home for me and who doesn’t love coming home? Yashji and Adi have always given me roles that have gotten me love and appreciation from fans all over the world. And this time Adi has again written a character for me to play that I think will become as beloved as Raj of DDLJ was.”

The film stars newcomer Anushka Sharma, who was eagerly looking forward to this day — the first day of shooting. Yash Chopra was also present on the sets.

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Shahrukh’s new Leading Lady, Anushka Sharma

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Recently, Yash Chopra, Chairman, Yash Raj Films, announced that a nineteen year old Bangalorean girl has been selected to play the female lead role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopra’s third film as director “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”.

Said Yash Chopra, “We were looking first and foremost for someone who could truly embody the spirit of small town Punjab and we know we have found her in Anushka. And while she has no previous acting experience, we have seen that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout even opposite Shah Rukh. The shooting of ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ will be starting from 16th of May and will hit theatres worldwide on the 12th of December.”
It is the most anticipated movie of the year as the superhit jodi of Shahrukh Khan & Aditya Chopra are coming together after eight years. The last movie they done together is the longest running movie in Indian History “Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge”.

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