AAMIR

The star of popular TV soaps like KAHIN TO HOGA, KYA HADSA KYA HAQEEQAT and LEFT RIGHT LEFT - Rajeev Khandelwal - would be soon making his big screen debut. He would be seen in a film titled AAMIR, which is a 'UTV Spotboy' production. However, not many are aware that the film has Anurag Kashyap as it's creative producer. Anurag found the script of AAMIR quite interesting and also believed in Rajeev as an actor due to which he got involved with the film.

Rajeev plays the lead protagonist Aamir, who is a London based doctor. Dealing with the theme of terrorism, the film sees Aamir coming to meet his family in India. But little did he know that he would soon get involved in a conspiracy that would take the story to its thrilling finale.

AAMIR is directed by debutant Rajkumar Gupta who had earlier assisted Anurag Kashyap in NO SMOKING.

During his journey he faces different kinds of people making his trip to India hatke than what was expected. Sounds interesting? Will ‘Aamir’ emerge as a leader or get lost in the crowd? For answer watchout for this movie. Relief is, its not usual bollywood masala flick.

BREAK-UP : A boon

Shahid-Kareena breakup seems to have worked for everyone. Where Bebo and Saif are rocking, Shahid too seems to be going places. After pairing up with much mature Vidya Balan, the chocolate boy will now be seen with Sushmita Sen in a film to be directed by Shahid’s good friend Rohit.

The little birdie says that the production house Shemaroo has already shot some portions of the film with an international crew without giving a slightest hint to media. But the officials of Shemaroo Entertainment deny the news saying that the film will go on the floors in May and will be shot in a single start-to-finish schedule. The movie will be shot in Mumbai and also on some international locations.

Lets wait and watch the chemistry between Bollywood cute lad and sizzling beauty!

KYA PHIR MILENGE?

If you thought you would never be able to see the cute Shahid-Kareena pair again, there is something for you. Their delayed and almost shelved project ‘Milenge Milenge’ inspired by Hollywood’s romantic flick ‘Serendipity’ has revived again and Shahid has already started dubbing for the film. The film was supposed to release on this year’s valentines day but then….

Director Satish Kaushik confirmed the news saying, “He (Shahid) has already started dubbing for the film. Kareena will dub as soon as she returns from her overseas trip. Yes, the film does have elements of Serendipity.”

The movie had been shot even before ‘Jab We Met’ and just when everyone thought that it has been completely shelved, Boney Kapoor, the film’s producer, got Shahid and Kareena to spare a few days to dub for the film. However, since the film has been shot three years back you will get to see a fuller (read plumper) Kareena and a cuter (read kiddish) Shahid.

ORIGINAL CHOICES!

Now it can be told! Everyone knows that Fardeen Khan was initially supposed to enact the role that has been portrayed brilliantly by Akshaye Khanna in RACE. Also, Mallika Sherawat was the first choice for the role of Mini [eventually portrayed by Sameera Reddy], the dumb associate of the investigating officer. Not many know that the casting underwent many changes before it finally went to the actors we see on screen today. Read on…

To start with, when Fardeen Khan opted out of the project [the dates were clashing with HEYY BABYY], the makers approached John Abraham for the part. John heard the script, but declined the offer because he didn't want to portray a negative role [didn't he win accolades in DHOOM?]. The role went to Akshaye Khanna.

Before Bipasha Basu came into the picture, the role was initially offered to Priyanka Chopra. She too, like John, didn't like the idea of playing a negative role interesting [although she won tremendous praise for her part in Abbas-Mustan's AITRAAZ]. Bipasha was the next choice and when she heard the script, it was a 'Yes' instantly.

Anil Kapoor too wasn't the first choice for the part of the investigating officer. This role was first offered to Ajay Devgan, who loved the script, but felt that he wouldn't like to do a strong, intense film then. Akshay Kumar was approached next. The actor shares a terrific rapport with Abbas-Mustan, but he declined the role because he didn't want to play a secondary role.

AAMIR KHAN'S NEW LOOK

There is a popular saying in Bollywood that ‘Whatever Aamir ‘Perfectionist’ Khan does, he does not follow any style, because whatever he does, simply becomes a style in itself’. The latest one being that he has gone bald for his forthcoming film Ghajini, with the southern sensation Asin and the Bollywood hottie Jiah Khan paired opposite him.

He going bald had become the talk of the town for quite some time now. And the ‘day’ decided was his Birthday, which eventually got postponed. When the D-Day (or is it the B-Day- Bald Day) arrived, ‘Mr. Perfect’ Aamir ultimately bid good bye to his much loved hair, in the presence of his near and dear ones. And the person instrumental in this was the renowned celebrity hair stylist Avan Contractor, and the location was Aamir’s residence in Bandra. The ‘USP’ of this one and a half an hour ‘balding session’ was that, at the end of it all, at the behest of Aamir, Avan created a scar with the razor on Aamir’s head!

It looks quite ironical that it was the same Aamir who had gone full fledged with his locks in Mangal Pandey: The Rising. And now it is the same Aamir who has gone bald, though the common factor remains that both of these ‘hairstyles’ were not an overnight decision. Aamir had spent lots of time working out on these looks.

So, please do not be surprised if you suddenly find the young men going bald. Because you know that the reason is not the summer, or the dandruff and definitely not the lice, but it’s called the refreshing ‘Aamir slice’!!!

CRICKETTAINMENT

Bollywood and Cricket can’t seem to get enough of each other, it seems. With the formation of IPL teams, we are getting more and more of Crickettainment these days. Preity Zinta has roped in Daler Mehendi for the music video of her Mohali team. Also, the word doing rounds is that she plans to rope in the Deol family for the shoot of the video. Her video has a Punjabi feel in it.
On the other hand, King Khan has roped in long time buddy Rani Mukherjee and Bong bombshell Bipasha Basu to shake it for the music video of his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders. Bappi Lahiri is holding on the musical strings of the video.
Vijay Mallya’s Bangalore team is not far behind. Bollywood actresses Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are set to dance in the music video for this team.

the making of MR TV

Yo man!

Karnvir Bohra

Major performer!

Sanjit Bedi

Might is right!

Hunk Chetan Hansraj dances to the title track of Don.

The odd man out! Kushal Punjabi seems to be overjoyed by being the only guy to have female dancers around him.

I`m not done with TV yet!

Bollywood bound Karan Wahi

I`m going just one way!

Swapnil Joshi

pehli nazar mein : RACE

Song : Pehli Nazar Mein

Music : Pritam Chakraborty

Lyrics : Sameer

Singer : Atif Aslam

Pehli Nazar Mein
Kaise Jaado Kar Diya
Tera Ban Baita Hai
Mera Jiya
Jaane Kya Hoga
Kya Hoga Kya Pata
Is Pal Ko Milke
Aa Jee Le Zara

Mein Hoon Yahan
Tu Hai Yahan
Meri Bahon Mein Aa
Aa Bhi Ja

(O Jaan-E-Jaan
Dono Jahan
Meri Bahon Mein Aa
Bhool Ja Aa)....(2)

Baby I Love U,Baby I Love You, Baby I Love You, Baby I Love You … So..
Baby I Love U
Oh I Love U
I Love UI Love U So
Baby I Love U

Har Dua Mein Shamil Tera Pyaar Hai
Bin Tere Lamha Bhi Dushwar Hai
Dhadhkon Ko Tujhe Se Hi Darkar Hai
Tujhse Hai Rahtein
Tujhse Hai Chahtein

Tu Jo Mili Ek Din Mujhe
Mein Kahin Ho Gaya Lapata

( O Jaan-E-Jaan
Dono Jahan
Meri Bahon Mein Aa
Bhool Ja Aa ) … (2)

( Kar Diya Deewana Dard-E-Kash Ne
Chain Cheena Isqh Ke Ehsaas Ne
Bekhayali Di Hai Tere Pyaas Ne
Chaya Suroor Hai
Kuch To Zaroor Hai ) … (2)

Yeh Dooriyan
Jeene Na De
Hal Mera Tujhe Na Pata

( O Jaan-E-Jaan
Dono Jahan
Meri Bahon Mein Aa
Bhool Ja Aa ) … (2)

Baby I Love U, Baby I Love You, Baby I Love You, Baby I Love You … So..
Baby I Love U
Oh I Love U
Baby I Love U
I Love U…

if classic films are remade with tv stars

Remakes of evergreen Hindi films were, are and will always be a hot proposition. But why only give movie stars the benefit of starring in them? The reach, popularity and acting histrionics of our telly actors is worthy enough for consideration. So we envisioned the new casting of some of our classic Bollywood flicks. So, here it goes…

Arth - Smriti Irani (Shabana Azmi), Kulbhushan Kharbanda (Ronit Roy), Shweta Tiwari (Smita Patel) and Raj Kiran (Cezzane Khan):

Who else can handle the author-backed, multi-layered and complex role of Shabana if not our telly stalwart Smriti ? Ronit as the ambitious director who cheats on his wife and Shweta as the schizophrenic movie star…waah! The perfect arsenal for a raw, hard-hitting, yet moving film

Guide - Juhi Parmar (Waheeda Rehman), Dev Anand (Varun Badola):

Whether breaking the metamorphic pot of social constraints or dancing precariously over a ledge in keeping with her dangerous new desires, Rosie`s character can be very well re-lived by the bindaas Juhi Parmar And Varun is capable of taking you through the smart-alecky guide`s journey of love, shame, guilt and salvation

Maine Pyar Kiya - Diwyanka Tripathi (Bhagyashree), Eijaz Khan (Salman Khan), Apara Mehta (Reema Lagoo):

Diwyanka has all the ingredients to click with the Indian milieu as the seedi-saadhi, homely and soft-spoken Suman. One word that aptly describes Sallu is `hot` and Eijaz too shares the same label, right? The glamy and talented Apara fits well in Reema`s character which in MPK, redefined the look and persona of `ma` in Indian cinema

Devdas - Shahrukh (Rajeev Khandelwal), Aishwarya (Aamna Sharif), Madhuri (Shweta Kwatra):

Television`s hottest and much talked about duo Rajeev-Aamna are as if simply tailor made for this classic tragic love saga. Why Shweta? Cuz she has become a pro at playing the other woman onscreen (Kkusum, Jassi…Kumkum) And yes she can dance too. Proof - Nach Baliye 2!

Chandni -Sangeeta Ghosh ( Sridevi ), Rishi Kapoor (Hussain ), Vinod Khanna (Manav Gohil):

Sangeeta can convincingly play the contrast personas as required in this film; a chulbuli Sri in the first half and a sombre, heart-broken one in the later. Not to forget the slight resemblance - almond eyes and the oomph factor. A fab dancer and a full-of-life lover boy, Rishi`s portrayal can rightly be justified by Hussain. Coming to Manav, the suit-boot wala, reticent businessman look is apt for his frame.(I can already visualize him crooning lagi aaj sawan in these rains.)

"NOT DROPPED BECAUSE OF FORM"

A disappointed Sourav Ganguly speaks exclusively on his ODI omission, says it wasn't because of his batting.
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has had a dream comeback to internatioanl cricket but just when he was in top form, Ganguly was dropped from the ODI squad. Sourav Ganguly opens his heart out on his disappointment at being left out from the ODIs.

Why aren't you playing against Australia?

I think, the selectors will have a better idea. But all I can say, it's not on the basis of form, which is in my control. I can only get the runs, the rest is not in my hands.

What was your reaction when you heard you were dropped?

I was a bit surprised because I didn't expect it. As in both forms of the game whether it be in Test or One-day, I scored nearly 2500 runs in one year. I was a bit surprised but that's the way it is.

What did you tell them?

They just asked me whether I wanted to continue playing One-day cricket. I said, 'Yes, at least for the next 7-8 months'. Since there's not much of One-day cricket in this year, and the rest of the year is full of Test cricket. So I wanted to play till September (2008), and then take a call because at some stage, we wouldn't have gone on to play the 2011 World Cup.

Didn't you discuss it with anyone?

No.

Over the last two to three years, more has been written about Sourav Ganguly's off-field activities, his lobbies, the people favouring him and so on. How do you react to all this?

It's all very irritating. I need to be treated as a player and that's every player's right. To be honest since 2005, after I got dropped and I lost my captaincy, lot of things have been other than cricket which is not required for anybody whether it's me (I've played for 12-13 years) or a newcomer. These things are not required and it doesn't happen anywhere else in the world. I need to be judged on my cricket.

superstar

SUPERSTAR is an action drama based on the reality of the entertainment arena and comes with the tag line ‘If you have a dream, protect it, even from yourself.’ based on certain true facts related to the film industry, with psychological elements as well. The film’s story revolves around Kunal (Kunal Khemmu) who believes that life is essentially about choices. Kunal defines the youth of today – he dares. He dares to dream of making it big in Bollywood one day. Here Kunal Khemmu is playing a double role.

Kunal wears the tag of a Bollywood struggler lightly, as he knows it's only a matter of time before he will make it into the big league. Until, that is, life decides to play a prank on him. The entry of the rich, Debonair Karan (Kunal Khemmu) in Bollywood as well as his life crushes all of Kunal's dreams.

And suddenly, the struggler is transformed into a superstar. Public adulation and unwavering media attention, he receives it all. What would Kunal choose at the moment of reckoning –Truth or Dare?

If you are getting curious,go and watch SUPERSTAR in the nearest screens this February.