Percept Picture companies next release Hanuman Returns has got an educational certificate from Censor Board. Hanuman Returns is slated for a release this week. This is for the first in Bollywood that a commercial film has been given an educational Certificate. Due to this the film can get a tax free facility national wide. Percept Picture company is also excited about the educational certificate to Hanuman Returns. Film Traders say that normally censor board awards all the films with "A", "U/A" and "U" certificate. Education Certificate is granted only to documentary films. For the first time censor board has given educational certificate to any commercial film.
According to Percept Pictures, "We have raised the issue of Global Warming in the climax of the movie which is related to children as well as entire humanity. Due to this censor board might have given us educational certificate.
Jodha Akbar is a much awaited film by the renowned director Ashutosh Gowarikar, Jodha Akbar was slated for a release on 25th January, but now reportedly this movie's release has been delayed. Sources say that Ashutosh Gowarikar has been advised for a bed rest of at least 21 days from his doctors as he has a back problem. Ashutosh has to go to chennai for the Jodha AKbar's background music finalization, but due to his back problem he couldn't do that and as a result UTV decided to give a delay to the release of this much awaited move of there company. Jodha Akbar stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and the movie is basically based on the Mughal Emporer Akbar and his relationship with a Hindu Rajput Princess Jodha. The film revolves around the 16th Century period and shows the how two great legends of history fall together in love in order to bring closer the two of most rival religiongs of Ancient India.
Jodha Akbar's background music has been composed by A R Rahman, and lyrics are from Javed Akhtar.
Jodha Akbar is co production by UTV Motion Pictures and Ashutosh Gowarikar Productions.
Dubai International Film Festival is near to happen and bollywood celebrities are geared up to walk on the ramp of the Festival. The Festival will be have Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose. Celebrities will also been promoting there forthcoming films like Mithun Chakraborty will be there to attend a special show of his film Story of the Red Hills, he has done the role of a Bengali Chhou ancer in the film. Naseerruddin Shah will be present in Shoot on Sight his next film. Naseerudding Shah plays a Scotland Yard Inspector in the film and he co stars with Laila Rouass. Director Mira Nair will also attend the Festival to show her next film based on AIDS, Jaago. This film has been made my Mira Nair with the support of Gates Foundation, owned by Bill and Melinda Gates of Microsoft. Mira Nair's Jaago is basically an effort of four directors, Vishal Bharadwaj, Santosh Sivan and Farhan Akhtar and Mira herself. Another director who will showcase his film in Festival is Santosh Sivan with his latest film Before the Rains, which is basically a period film of 1930's based on the backdrop of the growing nationalist movement. The film has Rahul Bose playing the role of a person who is in a conflict of loyalties between his village and his British boss. Rahul Bose himself will be at the Festival for the occassion.
I like to be positive with life as there is so much to face in life. I feel that all my collegues have came in contact with a different kind of frustration but I always tell them that learn to relax and spend a good time. I feel that my younger age is still alive in me and that's the only thing which keeps me young. I believe in working instead of thinking.
I don't like kissing scenes in movies. About the scene he has given in Maya Memsaab he says that he don't like to give sex as well as kissing scenes in movies, I also don't like horse riding as I fear of this.
I am not worried about my age, as I don't feel to be older, I am still getting younger roles in 42 age.
At the age of 42 Shahrukh expects that his children should be educated and they should be known with there own identity in society. Shahrukh also says that sports are the best way to learn the fight of life as it shows us how to control our feelings. I think education is not all about Physics and Chemistry, its far more then it.
Shahrukh Khan as a producer is nervous about his films's release then he says that I don't feel that I get nervous but I prefer to be silent and cool too. I am a cool natured guy.
When Shahrukh came in the industry he has dreamt about being the king of the box office as well as Indian Cinema. But Shahrukh says I was the same as I am today. I like to be alone and that's not less then a problem for me. This is because I wanted to do acting always. Every moment involving scene, shot, take is important for me.
Finally I would like to say that, when I came Mumbai I was having lot of small things to feel happiness and I wanted to give an expression to all of them, today I may not have that much with me but still there is so much in life which keeps happy as well as alive.
Om Shanti Om broke the records as it was previously anticipated by everyone including Shahrukh and his team. When Shahrukh was asked about the price he has sold this movie to Eros, then he refused to tell the figures but he added that he was confident about the success of this movie, now when I see this movie I feel that now there is now financial risk with this movie as its doing well all over world. As I predict I am going to earn good and will keep continue to make two or three movies by next year, but will not act in them. When Shahrukh was questioned about that whether he is fears getting defeated he adds that race is not end because I have not won it.
Nothing is better then Sports, says Shahrukh Khan, Nothing is better then sports in this world, if wouldn't be an actor, I would have been a sports person. I believe that everyone should play with the aim of winning. You should play your best shot and put your hardest efforts for conquering the game even if you tired with it.
Shahrukh's latest release Om Shanti Om is the sixth film of his Home Production. Shahrukh says that he feels lucky to be a producer. My aim to establish a production house is to make films those others never wanted to produce, Shahrukh adds further. Shahrukh also says that he never produces films with borrowed money, he adds that if you want to make film then do every thing with your own money, and this is what my company's principle is.
Another Saawariya review: "Enough has already been said about what's wrong with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's [Images] enormously-hyped Saawariya. Here are my two, er... five cents on why you should and should not want to watch the movie. "
Bollywood turns up for Saawariya: "There were a galaxy of stars at the much awaited premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya on Wednesday night. The fresh, young stars -- Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor -- couldn't stop beaming as the who's who of Bollywood came to have a look at their debut film. "
OSO has an edge over Saawariya: "Shah Rukh Khan was right when he said 'Diwali is all mine'. His film Om Shanti Om opened to packed houses on Friday along with the other big release, Saawariya this Diwali. But while both films opened well on account of advanced bookings, (Saawariya [Images] opened well in advance as Om Shanti Om's distributors were negotiating the release of the film with multiplexes for a better price) the reports of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's [Images] Saawariya are not very encouraging."
'It should be called Saaboreiya': "Just as Ranbir Kapoor was to drop the white sheet wrapped around his waist, a man in the row in front of me woke up his companion, saying almost breathlessly, 'Dekh, dekh, bilkul nanga hai' (Look, look, he's completely naked). "
Sitting through Saawariya: "Sitting through Saawariya What follows does not purport to be a review of Saawariya -- the premiere last night, at the Adlabs theatre in Wadala, left me in too enfeebled a condition to attempt such a hazardous task. So what you get are random riffs, a selection of isolated thoughts that occurred while I was watching the film. With that for preamble, here goes: "
From Mr India to Saawariya: "From Mr India to Saawariya That Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a stickler for perfection is no secret, and living up to his sky-scraping standards is definitely no mean feat. With his magnum opus Saawariya, he seems to have found his Rahman in Monty Sharma, who debuts as a music director after consistently rendering the background score for Bhansali's movies, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas and Black. "
Salman: Following Shah Rukh Khan's footsteps: "Salman: Following Shah Rukh Khan's footsteps Rarely does one see Salman Khan talking freely to the media. But the star seems to have taken a page from Shah Rukh Khan's book. 'Shah Rukh markets his film like no one else. So I thought why not follow in his footsteps! And here I am,' Salman grinned. "
Ranbir Kapoor: 'I'm a bit scared': "'I'm a bit scared' In Bandra's plush Krishna Raj Villa, Ranbir Kapoor appears like any other very well-to-do youngster. He wears jeans, a striped shirt and fidgets rather compulsively with his iPhone. Unlike any random youth, however, Ranbir stars in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's massively hyped Diwali release, Saawariya, a film that, defiant of Bollywood convention, goes head on with Shah Rukh Khan's next, Om Shanti Om. "
'My efforts on Saawariya have paid off': "'My efforts on Saawariya have paid off' The hullabaloo around Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Saawariya is building up by the day. Monty Sharma's music is already scorching charts while newbies -- Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor have become the subject of all coffee table conversations.'My efforts on Saawariya have paid off' The hullabaloo around Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Saawariya is building up by the day. Monty Sharma's music is already scorching charts while newbies -- Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor have become the subject of all coffee table conversations."
Hyperactivity, humour and tears on demand:: "Hyperactivity, humour, tears on demand 'I'm like a tap,' says Sonam Kapoor, about her histrionic ability to turn on laughter and tears instantly, at the thud of a clapboard. 'I can cry and laugh really fast.' I don't doubt that, but this is as good an opportunity as any to put the hyperactive newcomer on the spot. Cry, I say. 'Uh, right now? Like, right-right now? You're serious?' Sonam, smiling yet visibly confused, for one brief second, interprets the silence as solemn. Her lower lip quivers half an inch before I grin and she promptly breaks into hysterical laughter. Damn, how I wish we had video. "
First look: Bhansali's Saawariya: "Here comes a movie with many an interesting nugget about it. For starters, Saawariya is the first Indian movie to be produced by Hollywood. It is also director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's [Images] first movie after Black in 2005. And the new movie will see Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor making their debuts. Both new entrants have Bollywood in their blood. "
Saawariya's stars descend on TV: "There's a double treat this weekend for television viewers in the form of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's captivating debutants -- Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The lead stars of the upcoming Saawariya along with the award winning director will be the special guests at the reality show Amul Star Voice of India on Star Plus."
Sonam Kapoor comes to rediff: "'Salman is not shorter than me' She is charming, vivacious and very friendly. The she in question is actor Anil Kapoor's daughter Sonam Kapoor, who came to our office on November 2 for a chat. Readers got to know more about the actress and her debut film, Saawariya in this entertaining tete-a-tete. For those who missed the chat, here's the transcript. "
Daddies' little superstars: "Daddies' little superstars Like father. Like son? Sure! But not always. In Bollywood, daughters, too, rebel to get an equal opportunity of carrying on their daddy's rich legacy in the make-believe world of films. So, while, Karisma and Kareena Kapoor have richly contributed to the illustrious 'Kapoor' surname, Raj Babbar's dainty offspring, Juhi didn't get so lucky. "
Bollywood turns up for Saawariya: "There were a galaxy of stars at the much awaited premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya on Wednesday night. The fresh, young stars -- Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor -- couldn't stop beaming as the who's who of Bollywood came to have a look at their debut film."
Red carpet for Saawariya: "Sony Pictures' Saawariya inaugurated the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival on November 7 in Manhattan. Director Mira Nair was one of the first to arrive. "
'I was bowled over by Bhansali's vision': "'I was bowled over by Bhansali's vision' The minute I received a phone call from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office, I knew I was in for another National award,' gushes fashion designer Reza Shariffi, who bagged the National award for the director's magnum opus Devdas and is now looking forward to Saawariya with as much fervour. "
Why I like Farah Khan: "When Mira Nair planned a brief harem dance sequence in her film Vanity Fair, she went to Bollywood and contacted Farah Khan -- the industry's top and perhaps the most creative choreographer. Nair and Khan had collaborated once before for Monsoon Wedding [Images], but that film was set in contemporary India. William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair was set in the 1800s, during England's [Images] Victorian era."
Sanjay Leela vs Farah Khan: "There is doubled excitement in the air this Diwali with Om Shanti Om and Saawariya hitting the marquee. While OSO's producer Shah Rukh Khan is going all out to promote the 70s inspired reincarnation drama, Sony Pictures Entertainment is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its first outing in Hindi films is a memorable affair. "
'I'm scared of Saawariya': "I'm scared of Saawariya and I have no problems admitting that,' Shah Rukh Khan [Images] said at the music launch of his film, Om Shanti Om. Saawariya, for those who don't know, is releasing on the same day as his film: November 9. This will, in fact, be a repeat of what we saw last Diwali, when SRK's [Images] Don collided with Salman Khan's [Images] Jaan-e-Mann."
Saawariya vs Om Shanti Om: "Looks like the Diwali fireworks have already begun! At the box office, that is. The big two releases of the year -- Saawariya and Om Shanti Om are fighting to outdo each other, and they are not taking any prisoners either. Last week, Saawariya tied up with the Future Group for a special range of Saawariya merchandise, which include beauty products and bed linen."
Of Om Shanti Om, fashion, and quips: "Shah Rukh Khan was missing in action but the rest of the Om Shanti Om team made up for his absence at the press meet to announce the tie-up between MTV Lycra Awards and Farah Khan's [Images] new film. To make up for SRK's [Images] absence, Arjun put his arm around an SRK cut-out! Incidentally, he and Deepika Padukone [Images] were asked to wear white shirts."
Profit struggles cloud Om Shanti Om, Saawariya: "It is a battle that erupts every festive season, and this year is no different. The multiplex owners and distributors of Saawariya and Om Shanti Om are at loggerheads over sharing the profits from ticket sales. And that has put a question mark over whether the films will release on November 9, the Diwali weekend."
OSO has an edge over Saawariya: "Shah Rukh Khan was right when he said 'Diwali is all mine'. His film Om Shanti Om opened to packed houses on Friday along with the other big release, Saawariya this Diwali."
Bollywood box-office report: "SRK scores over Salman The people have spoken and how. Farah Khan's tribute to the 1970s cinema, Om Shanti Om, is an entertainer that's on its way to becoming a big hit. However, the other big release did not do too well over the weekend. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's fairy tale-like love story, Saawariya failed to connect with the audience, and is set to be a major flop. "
A sneak peek into SRK's Om Shanti Om: "From Thumbs Up with Kunal Kapoor to Om Shanti Om with SRK Some girls have all the luck, it seems. How else can you explain Yuvika Chaudhary's cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om? She was noticed in a talent hunt competition and did a few commercials before landing her debut film. She also plays a lead role in Suhail Tatari's Summer of 2007 opposite Anupam Kher's son, Sikhander. "
'Shah Rukh gives 200 percent in every shot': "'Shah Rukh gives 200 percent in every shot' His portrayal of a deaf and mute aspiring cricketer in Nagesh Kukunoor's Iqbal put him on the Bollywood map. Meet Shreyas Talpade, the versatile actor who proves to be as talented in comedy -- he was hillarious in Apna Sapna Money Money -- as he is in drama, like Dor. "
'Om Shanti Om's music will be a hit': "Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjani, better known as Vishal-Shekar, are one of the best music composers today. The duo were friends even before they started working. After their big hit, Pyaar Main Kabhi Kabhi, there was no looking back. The duo have a string of hits like Taxi No 9211, Salaam Namaste [Images], Shabd, Karam and Ta Ra Rum Pum [Images]. They have also composed some of the songs for the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Om Shanti Om. "
Sukhvinder Singh speaks to rediff.com: "'It gives me a high every time I sing for SRK' 'I was, I am and I will always be very busy with very little work,' says Sukhwinder Singh. 'I believe in working on one song at a time and I give it my all. I like to discuss the nitty gritties with my directors,' avers the man who has regaled audiences with soulful performances, the latest being Dard-e-Disco from Om Shanti Om. "
'I am India's worst habit': "'I am India's worst habit' Shah Rukh Khan is leaving no stone unturned to promote his film Om Shanti Om. The actor is just about everywhere these days, even as rumors say the film has started making money even before its release. We got him to sort a few issues out for us... "
rediff.com: SRK, Deepika walk the ramp: "The Om Shanti Om team descended on the ramp on October 9, looking very trendy. Shreyas Talpade, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal looked very 'now,' nothing like their 1970s getup in the Farah Khan film. "
Watch SRK, Deepika and the rest of the team on video!
From badminton to Om Shanti Om: "From badminton to Om Shanti Om She was known as the daughter of badminton legend Prakash Padukone. But now, Deepika has become a name to reckon with. After all, not everyone makes their Hindi film debut with Shah Rukh Khan. And Bangalore, her home town, is very proud of their girl from namma Bengaluru (our Bangalore). "
Feast your eyes on Om Shanti Om: "After the huge success of Main Hoon Na in 2004, Farah Khan is back with Om Shanti Om starring her close friend Shah Rukh Khan. Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, Malaika Arora Khan and newcomer Deepika Padukone make up the rest of the cast. "
Coming soon: Big budget remakes: "Coming Soon: Big budget remakes It looks like originality has gone out of the window. All the big releases coming up are either remakes or inspired from earlier films. Take a look"
Things you didn't know about Ash!: "Things you didn't know about Ash! Age is just a statistic, especially, when you are as beautiful as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. "
Meet Mr and Mrs Dutt: "Mr and Mrs Dutt: Memories of our Parents, penned by sisters Namrata Dutt Kumar and Priya Dutt, is a touching story of their parents -- the legendary Nargis and Sunil Dutt. The book, which has fabulous and rare photographs of the Dutts, also includes Sanjay Dutt's memories of his parents. We showcase an interesting excerpt from the book. "
Making beautiful music together: "They share a common passion and goal -- music and giving birth to revolutionary compositions taking Hindi film music to new heights. They are partners in rhyme and creators of melody. And when the twain collaborate, it is, indeed, music to ones ears. "
Bollywood maidens bowled over!:
"There are two things Indians are crazy about -- cricket and Bollywood. And when the two meet, fireworks are bound to happen. Just look at what followed after Om Shanti Om's Deepika Padukone cheered for the Indian cricket team at the recent Twenty-20 match against Australia held in Mumbai. "
Hottest celebs under 25:
"Welcome to Bollywood's young and beautiful world. Some of the emerging stars of this world come from filmi backgrounds and some not. But what they have in common is youth. They also have it all -- looks, talent and the right break to make it big in the industry"
Actors who said no to Shah Rukh:
"Actors who said no to Shah Rukh Saying no to Shah Rukh Khan sounds impossible. A special song in the upcoming Om Shanti Om features Bollywood's biggest names, with 31 stars agreeing to be a part of the memorable song sequence, including stars like Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Mithun Chakraborty, who flew down from Hyderabad just for the song. "
SRK's explosive releases:
"When Shah Rukh Khan broadcasts, 'Diwali sirf meri hai (Diwali is just mine)', he isn't talking in air. One glimpse of his stunning percentage of hits during the festival of lights is enough to shut up the smartest of alecs. Happy Diwali, indeed! Given SRK's luck, this time too he may hit the jackpot with Om Shanti Om. With that in mind, lets do a recap of the superstar's Diwali releases over the years. "
Of bell bottoms and chappals:
"Of bell bottoms and chappals The psychedelic 70s are back! Watch Om Shanti Om and you will know what we're talking about. Farah Khan's film has friend Shah Rukh Khan and the rest of the cast in colourful clothes reminiscent of the bygone era. "
Farah Khan: 'I hate writing movies':
"'I hate writing movies' With a Diwali release starring the 'Badshah of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan, competition from two directors at home (Sajid Khan and Shirish Kunder) and three babies on the way, Farah Khan is a very busy woman."
'My goal is compete with the West':
"Shekhar Kapur, who gave us great movies like Masoom, Mr India and Bandit Queen, is back with the sequel to his Oscar-nominated film, Elizabeth. Elizabeth: The Golden Age stars Cate Blanchett once again, along with Clive Owen. "
Shilpa promotes Miss Bollywood:
"Cashing on the success of celebrity show Big Brother and her last film Life In A... Metro, the actress is promoting a new production of the musical Miss Bollywood in London [Images]. Shilpa plays Maya, a na�ve Indian dancer who decides to invest all of her savings into a Bollywood Dance Academy. According to the show's website, the 'fun-filled musical is a celebration of Bollywood's kitsch and splendour as well as it's unique brand of humour in a colourful, contemporary and yet cultured representation of Bollywood.'"
Hollywood's most stylish ladies!: "Star Wars beauty Natalie Portman has topped the list for the 20 most stylish women in Hollywood. The list was complied by In Style magazine, which choose the actress because 'she exhibits unwavering faith in the cut and quality of a great dress.' Star Wars beauty Natalie Portman has topped the list for the 20 most stylish women in Hollywood. The list was complied by In Style magazine, which choose the actress because 'she exhibits unwavering faith in the cut and quality of a great dress.' "
Meet the new directors on the block:
"Working behind the scenes as assistant director or writer seems to be the ideal ground for learning the great art of film direction. Take Karan Johar for example. He assisted Aditya Chopra in the 1995 blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Karan went on to become a reputed director, with a brilliant debut in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. "
Will Goal be as big as Chak De?:
"After Chak De! India, another sports-oriented film, aptly titled Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, is set to hit the screens. While Chak De dealt with hockey, Goal -- starring John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi [Images] and Boman Irani -- is about football."
Read this before you watch Elizabeth:
"Before the British Raj, before hill-stations and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, before Gandhi and an empire on which 'the sun never set' -- there was Queen Elizabeth I of England [Images]. She ruled for nearly 45 years, occupying the throne from 1558 until her death in 1603."
