rab ne phir mila di jodi!!

It is after straight 12 years of the release of mega movie DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) the King Shahrukh Khan and Aditya Chopra has united once again for the production of the movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (RNBDJ) in which Shahrukh is seen in double role. Watch the scintillating pictures from the movie that is set to be launched in coming December.

TZP FOR OSCARS!

Aamir Khan’s tryst with the Oscars continues. After Lagaan in 2001, now it’s the turn of his directorial debut, Taare Zameen Par (TZP) which has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars.

TZP that tells the tale of a dyslexic child stars the 9-year-old Darsheel Safary in the lead role. The film was released on 21 December, 2007 and was a huge commercial and critical smasher having bagged rave reviews and major awards. Till date, the film has grossed Rs 135 crore worldwide. The film has been produced by Khan in association with PVR Pictures.

Khan who is currently shooting in Ladakh for Raju Hirani’s 3 Idiots, expressed his elation at the news, “I’m really happy that TZP been selected to represent India at an international forum like the Oscars. It is a film that is extremely close to my heart.” Talking about the theme of the film, Khan said, “It’s a film that first sensitized me as a parent and as a person and then went on to have the same effect on all the audience in India and across the globe. I hope that it has an equally strong impact on the members of the academy as well.”

Producer and director Suneel Darshan led this year’s committee for the Oscars nomination as the chairperson. Other jury members include Bijon Das Gupta, Aruna Raje, Ravi Kotharakara, H M Ramachandran, Sudarshan Rao, Mahesh Kothare, Jagdish Sharma, B R Ishara and Manoj Chaturvedi.

Darshan says, “There were many factors that went in the favour of TZP. It’s a genuinely good film, technically sound and has some great performances. Also it’s a huge direction oriented film. But at the end of the day, the one factor that made TZP a clear cut choice was that anyone who watches the film comes out with a lasting impression!"

The 81st Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA on 22 February, 2009....

ARDHNARISHWAR!!

There is no stopping Aamir Khan. Always setting new goals for himself, always experimenting with new styles, this actor of his own kind will next be seen as the mythological half man-half woman ‘Ardhnarishwar‘ in a Tata Sky ad. This ad, the first for the company by Aamir is already on air.

The ad has been conceptualised by the company’s marketing team along with Rediffusion. Bollywood writer-director Neeraj Vohra has directed the ad. This 70 seconds ad will show half of Aamir as a Punjabi girl, and the other half as a boy.

"Many people didn't know that in Tata Sky - Sky stands for the company which is the biggest player in DTH technology in the world market."

"Tata stands for the knowledge of India and trust factor, whereas Sky stands for the knowledge of technology and DTH," Mehra added.

‘We are proud to have Aamir working on the ad and happy with the outcome of the final product. No other actor could have done the same so effectively,’ said Vikram Mehra, chief marketing officer, Tata Sky.

THE CUTE IMRAN!!!

No doubt, till reported market reviews of the movie, ‘Janne Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ has set destiny of Imran Khan to be new rising star of the Bollywood. In his first movie, under uncle Amir Khan’s production that is a college campus story Imran attached some personal elements as well as clothes from his own life to his characters. Even in his speech patterns in the movie he is somehow near to Aamir Khan.

But as this is habit about media that they always tell you something new as reported in some sections of the print media Imran Khan actually is Imran Pal due to her mother being married to an Anil Pal living in London. Nevertheless, see some pictures from Imran’s Childhood.

unconventional jodi!

What an extraordinary combination! You may find Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma a total mismatch, but tis a fact that the duo has been finalized for a film to be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Production. Apparently, both Ranbir and Konkona liked the script a lot and immediately gave their affirmative nod to it.

The film is about the union of a Punjabi heir-apparent and the Bengali bohemian. The movie will be directed by Ayaan Mukherjee who’s a cousin of Kajol. Ayaan has already assisted Ashutosh Gowariker in ‘Swades’ and Karan Johar in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’.

Talking about Ranbir and Konkona being a far fetched match, a source says, “That’s exactly the point. In this Mumbai-based romance about urban relationships, the director needed a pair that seems incompatible. The film is about seeking a level of compatibility in a world gone distinctly out of control.”

jab they met!....will they spilt?

Unfortunately, the Saifeena couple who had publicly announced their togetherness at the Lakme Fashion Week last October, sent out all the wrong signals at IIFA. To start with, the duo did not hit Bangkok together, Saif couldn’t be spotted in the audience when Kareena performed on stage, he was not there to cheer her lady when she received the Best Actress Award and Bebo didn’t find him important enough for even a mention in her acknowledgement speech. Instead she said (mark it guys!), “I want to thank three most important people for this award- director Imtiaz Ali, producer Ashtavinayak and…. the most important person, my co-star Shahid Kapoor.”

And not a word about Saif! According to inside sources, Saif was not happy with the skimpy outfit flaunting Kareena’s sexy figure during her performance. He had Manish Malhotra do a rather Indian outfit for her. So, while others like Katrina and Dia Mirza were at their smouldering dress, Kareena’s elaborate dress spoilt the magic for her. Close sources also say that the lack of time together is the culprit for the misunderstanding between the two.

Time or dresses, whatever be the case, do we see some ‘Jab they split….’ coming up soon in our blog.

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rajeev can't ignore ekta!

Every one is aware of Rajeev Khandelwal and soap queen Ekta Kapoor's love-hate relationship. Once known as the blue-eyed boy of Balaji telefilms, Rajeev soon makes his Bollywood debut with UTV's Aamir.

Many people know that it was his Bollywood aspirations that made Rajeev quit Kahin toh Hoga, a popular TV soap from the Balaji stable. And that's what was resposbile for his so-called tiff with Ekta Kapoor.

But Rajeev Khandelwal feels he can't ignore Ekta's contribution in his career and so has invited her to a special screening of his debut film Aamir.

Says Rajeev, "This is my first film and hence very important to me. I want Ekta to be there for the premiere. I was remembering all those people because of whom I'm in Mumbai and Ekta is one of them. I just can't ignore her contribution in my career."

But does he really think Ekta will turn up for the screening?
"She's quite unpredictable! Though I'm aware she's busy with her own film which is releasing the same day," replies Rajeev.

When contacted, all Ekta had to say was to wish Rajeev "All the best".
Now let's wait and watch if the Soap Queen makes Rajeev's day or not!

'saif' distance between saifeena!

The ‘inevitable’ has happened. There are cracks in the perfect passion already.
If rumours floating out of the couple’s friendly circle are to be believed, Kareena and Saif are constantly having problems, and it isn’t Saif’s fault, really.

Not yet. Says a source, “Saif is constantly crowding her for attention. Nowadays, he’s only talking to Bebo. Saif has stopped communicating almost completely with all his family and friends.”

He is now constantly pre-occupied with keeping tabs on his lady love, and accompanying her to events which have nothing to do with him, all over the country.

Says the source, “Kareena likes her space. She’s very giving in love, but doesn’t want her man to constantly question her. She gets what-are-you-doing, where-are-you calls from Saif throughout the day. Initially, she enjoyed all the attention. But now it’s begun to tell on her nerves. More than Kareena, it’s her mom Babita who’s worried that Saif’s ceaseless trailing may affect her career.”

Friends say Kareena’s asked Saif to back off a bit. Quite a bit. “Ironically, he used to complain about Rozza’s constant attention. Today, he’s behaving exactly like her. Kareena can’t help but remember Shahid’s easy-does-it, gentle attention,” says the source.

So where does the relationship stand? “Nothing alarming yet. All Saif needs to do is give Bebo the space to find her pace. Otherwise, he’d have to get another girlfriend with a name similar to Kareena so he can get the tattoo re-done without too much pain,” says a friend.

superstar wives to join the race!

Now its time for Bollywood superstars wives to pull up their socks and hit the industry by their own way. Suzanne Khan, Gauri Khan and Twinkle Khanna the better halves of superstars Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar respectively will be entertaining audience on the small screen.

Gauri Khan is all ready to host a show ‘First Wives Club’ inspired from an Americam Show ‘The View’. This Show will be produced by her own production house ‘Red Chili Entertainment’.

In the show Gauri will be discussing about the marital lives of top star wives before married women’s studio audience. Show will open with Kajol and Farah Khan as special guests. There will be for surely feature Khan couple’s friends like Maheep Kapoor (Sanjay Kapoor’s wife), Mehr Jessia Rampal (Arjun Rampal’s wife). An executive producer from the production house said”, They will ensure that married women’s studio audience from all fields of life”.

Even Twinkle Khanna is all set to make entry to small screen with show ‘Makeover with Twinkle Khanna`. Under the production of Red Chillies Entertainment show will go on air on same channel on which Akshay’s ‘Fear Factor’ will be aired i.e. A new channel ‘Colour’. “Show will offer handy tips on, be it home or style make over, “ says Colour sources.

Suzzane Khan Hrthik’s better who has kept her aside from the screen is also in talks to host a show on home making with Discovery Travel and Living. Acc to news Suzzane is not yet ready for the show because of being mother for second time.

With sizzling wives of superstars like Akshay and Shah Rukh Khan joining them on small screen competition is rising on silver screen.

amir launches nephew

Aamir Khan back again to make a hat-trick as far his production is concerned after the success of Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par; both did well in box office. Lately Amir Khan Production has launched a sneak-peak from his upcoming film ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ as producer featuring his nephew and debutant Imran Khan.

Though not much info of the storyline was revealed so far but ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ as the promos looks might be something in as usual fashion of Aamir who in his constant endeavour, trying to make meaningful movies.

Directed and written by Abbas Tyrewala the sound score has been goes to the credit of AR Rahman while introducing yet another newbie to Hindi films as Telegu actress Genelia in the role of leading lady. Aamir Khan and Naseeruddin Shah would also be seen doing cameos in the film.

Aamir Khan in his blog talking about Jaane Tu...says, “Abbas who has is an established writer having written films like Munna Bhai MBBS, Maqbool, and Main Hoon Na among others has done a great job as a director. While I was busy with TZP he was doing JT, and when I saw the completed film it was an excellent translation onto screen of the script, which for me is the most imp yardstick for any filmmaker”.

However Mansoor Khan, the well-known producer of Aamir’s debut movie ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, who was out of film circuit for several years, too came in this production knowing that his cousin Nauzhat’s son Imraan is making his debut in this film.

Aamir says in his blog: “Yes, I finally managed to lure Mansoor out of his hiding place. When I took over as director of TZP I needed a hands-on producer on Jaane Tu so I requested Mansoor. To his credit despite his reluctance he did not hesitate to step in. I would like to think it was because of me but I suspect it was because of Nasir Sahab. Both Mansoor and I know that Nasir Sahab would have wanted the two of us to stand by Imran at this important juncture in his career. So Mansoor makes a return, albeit as Producer”.

The film is expected to be released somewhere in the first week of July.