There is no stopping this talented director. After successfully adapting Shakespeare to an Indian milieu and making other critically acclaimed movies, Vishal Bharadwaj is aiming higher now. Currently working on Dream Sequence with Naseeruddin Shah’s son Vivaan in the lead, Bharadwaj met up with the Bachchan bahu Aishwarya recently.
Our source said, “Bharadwaj briefed Ash about a project he has in mind. He met up with her for a short while. A full-fledged meeting is round the corner where the filmmaker and the actress will have a more in-depth discussion.”
Apparently, Vishal is kicked about female oriented themes. “After Saat Khoon Maaf and Kaminey with Priyanka Chopra, the filmmaker is keen to work with other actresses as well. Also, with things not falling into place with Saif Ali Khan, Vishal feels that is far easier to work on subjects based on women,” said our source.
Diwali is round the corner and many Bollywood stars are breaking their heads over what to gift their family, friends and close associates this season. Kareena Kapoor, known for always sending meaningful gifts, has selected Buddha idols made out of pure white marble. The lucky few who find themselves in the Czarina of Bollywood’s inner circle, will be the recipient of these exquisite statues. The actress, we learn, has taken a liking to them and plans to use the Buddha statue as a gift on other auspicious occasions too.
For Kareena, the white Buddha symbolises peace and happiness and she’s keen on propagating joy and harmony among people. Bebo has herself gained a lot by believing in the powers of the white Buddha. She is enjoying life as it unfolds. And having tried and tested its powers, Kareena wants others to now experience it.
Bollywood’s King Khan, yes! You guess it right. Our own ‘Badshah’ Shah Rukh Khan turned 46 on Tuesday. Shah Rukh Khan has been celebrating his 46th birthday with family and close friends. On this occasion, millions of fan wishing him ‘Many Many Happy Returns of the Day’. Samaylive.com also wishes happy birthday to Bollywood Superstar.
At the age of 46, the mojo of Shah Rukh Khan still at its peak. During his long filmy career he played versatile roles and establish himself as King Khan of Bollywood. Shah Rukh started his acting career from TV serial ‘Fauji’ in 80s. He made his Bollywood debut with a blockbuster Deewana in 1992. After Deewana, he never looked back and performed various challenging roles.
As a hero, no one has guts to play a negative role on silver screen but it was Shah Rukh, who handled the challenge brilliantly and successfully attracted people’s attention. In the movie Darr, Baazigar and Kundan Shah’s Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, his negative character was amazing. His work in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa earned him a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.
He has given numerous hits at the box office, which includes, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chak De India, Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Ghum, Kal Ho Na Ho, Om Shanti Om, Rab Ne Bana De Jodi, Veer Zara, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and My Name Is Khan. At present, he is working on his home production Ra One, in which he has been playing a Super Hero. He has bagged as many as 13 filmfare awards for his excellent contribution to the Indian Cinema.
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn may have appeared in "Kaun Banega Crorepati" to promote his forthcoming comedy "Golmaal 3", but he actually opposes the new marketing gimmick of using TV shows to market movies.
"I am always under the producer’s pressure to do such things to promote films. If one is doing it, then another has to do it as well because it becomes a habit for the audience to watch such things," Ajay told IANS in an interview.
He joined Arshad Warsi, Kunal Khemu, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor and director Rohit Shetty on the quiz show hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan for Sony. The film is releasing Friday.Special efforts are made to create space for movie stars in television programmes, says Ajay.
"Scenes are written to incorporate the stars of the respective film to promote it (through serials). It’s not a good idea. I don’t know where it will meet its end. But one can’t stop it, will have to do it unanimously. I always do it indifferently," said the 41-year-old.
He had earlier appeared on "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma" and also featured in an episode of "Crime Patrol" to promote "Aakrosh", a film about honour killings.
The trend was started by Abhishek Bachchan when he appeared on the hit series "Balika Vadhu" to promote his 2008 release "Drona". In recent times, Akshay Kumar joined the cast of "Sasural Genda Phool" for the marketing of "Khatta Meetha"; Salman Khan appeared on Colors’ soap "Laagi Tujhse Lagan" for his recent mega hit "Dabangg"; and Neetu and Rishi Kapoor featured on SAB TV’s comedy show "Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma" to introduce their film "Do Dooni Chaar".
Promotion strategy notwithstanding, Ajay says "Golmaal 3" is a fulsome Diwali treat to the audience and what sets it apart from the last two instalments of the brainless comedies is that this time they have a story to tell.
"The only intention of making sequels of ’Golmaal’ is to entertain people, not to find logic. We planned to release it during Diwali because that’s the festive season and people want to enjoy a movie with family. That’s why we try keeping ’Golmaal’ clean. "There is a very interesting story this time. It’s complicated in the sense that there are two groups and how they fight and get together. There is a nice emotional angle to it. With laughs throughout the movie, somewhere it touches your heart and again resumes to be a full-fledged comedy," said Ajay.
Talking about his character, he said: "My character is little crazy and mad. He has got a bad temper, which makes the character completely different from the first two.
That’s why the character is given a very edgy look."
The actor says in real he is not at all like the character in the movie. "I am not a mad person. That character is too short tempered."The ensemble cast also includes actor Kareena Kapoor. "In this film we needed more characters. Kunal has done a good job in the film," said Ajay.The national award winning actor, who featured in three different movies this year - comedy "Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?", political thriller "Raajneeti" and underworld saga "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai" - has always garnered rave reviews for his varied performances."I feel I am very lucky because firstly I got to work in different genres with good directors at the right time. Secondly, I am very happy that people have liked those films. So, I can do different genres and I think acting keeps getting better with experience," he said.
Katrina Kaif will be seen in a song sequence in ’Engeyum Kaadhal’, directed by Prabhu Deva.
The actress gave her consent to appear in the movie because of her close friendship with the director.
Katrina Kaif had earlier acted in Telugu films and a Malayalam film (Mammootty’s Balram Vs Tharadas’). But she had never acted in a full length Tamil film. Though she wants to act in more south Indian films, her busy schedule in Bollywood makes it difficult to sign up other language films.
The film stars Jayam Ravi and Hansika Motwani in the lead. The movie, produced by Kalpathi S. Agoram, features music by Harris Jayaraj. ’Engeyum Kaadhal’ was extensively shot in Europe. Nirav Shah is the cameraman.
