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Emraan Hashmi turns into 'Cheer girl' & 'Vampire' for Crook
He did a film called Good Boy, Bad Boy and now he is doing a film called Crook: It's Good To Be Bad. What a coincidence. This film, produced by the Bhatts, is an issue based film handled in a typical Bollywood style. The story revolves around Emraan, a guy living in Australia, facing racial discrimination being an Indian, the kind that has been doing the rounds lately in news.
Bhatts are also known for the music in their films which almost always turn out to be chartbusters. The music for Crook is scored by the music maestro Pritam, which means it's certainly something to look out for. The picturisation of the songs would also be interesting as for one of the songs Emraan has done something rather interesting. Mohit Suri, the director of the film was shooting a song 'Mere Bina' in Australia and wanted to add some fun element in it but wasn't getting his head around it and cancelled the shoot for the day. That was when Emraan entered a store that was selling a plethora of crazy stuff right from wigs to hats to other props and he started trying out fake vampire teeth and wigs. Looking at him, Mohit knew instantly that this was exactly what he needed in the song.
Mohit convinced Emraan to go for it and the audience would now see Emraan dressed up like a blonde girl to acting like a Vampire, after all entertainment ke liye kuchh bhi karega. Talking about his experience in the song Emraan says, "It was a fun shoot and it really took me by surprise when Mohit asked for an impromptu shoot because we were only entertaining ourselves in the shop and I did not know that he had such thoughts in his mind. I was hesitant at first but when we realized that it was all about having fun and being casual and our natural best, we just crossed all the limits and that can be seen in the film itself. I have been romancing girls in my films and myself dressing up as a girl was something really very, very funny. The song will be out soon and I am hoping people will like it."
As seen in most movies by Bhatts earlier, a newcomer will be opposite Emraan. This time the lady to watch out for is the pretty Neha Sharma. As for the number of kisses in the film, you'll have to wait and watch. The film is slated to release on October 8.
He did a film called Good Boy, Bad Boy and now he is doing a film called Crook: It's Good To Be Bad. What a coincidence. This film, produced by the Bhatts, is an issue based film handled in a typical Bollywood style. The story revolves around Emraan, a guy living in Australia, facing racial discrimination being an Indian, the kind that has been doing the rounds lately in news.
Bhatts are also known for the music in their films which almost always turn out to be chartbusters. The music for Crook is scored by the music maestro Pritam, which means it's certainly something to look out for. The picturisation of the songs would also be interesting as for one of the songs Emraan has done something rather interesting. Mohit Suri, the director of the film was shooting a song 'Mere Bina' in Australia and wanted to add some fun element in it but wasn't getting his head around it and cancelled the shoot for the day. That was when Emraan entered a store that was selling a plethora of crazy stuff right from wigs to hats to other props and he started trying out fake vampire teeth and wigs. Looking at him, Mohit knew instantly that this was exactly what he needed in the song.
Mohit convinced Emraan to go for it and the audience would now see Emraan dressed up like a blonde girl to acting like a Vampire, after all entertainment ke liye kuchh bhi karega. Talking about his experience in the song Emraan says, "It was a fun shoot and it really took me by surprise when Mohit asked for an impromptu shoot because we were only entertaining ourselves in the shop and I did not know that he had such thoughts in his mind. I was hesitant at first but when we realized that it was all about having fun and being casual and our natural best, we just crossed all the limits and that can be seen in the film itself. I have been romancing girls in my films and myself dressing up as a girl was something really very, very funny. The song will be out soon and I am hoping people will like it."
As seen in most movies by Bhatts earlier, a newcomer will be opposite Emraan. This time the lady to watch out for is the pretty Neha Sharma. As for the number of kisses in the film, you'll have to wait and watch. The film is slated to release on October 8.
"Akshay Kumar is such a sport and so cute" - Sonam Kapoor
They aren't quite saying 'Thank You'. Sonam Kapoor had the unit of Thank You in Toronto on hold. They breathed a sigh of relief when she joined them on Sunday. The director Anees Bazmee being a family friend (he has worked closely with Sonam's dad Anil Kapoor) Sonam asked for time to promote her film Aisha in India. This, Anees happily granted her even while the ever-accommodating Akshay Kumar grinned and bore it alone in Toronto doing solo shots and a solo song as everyone waited for Sonam to join the unit.
Sonam admits, "They were all waiting for me. Heroine ke liye wait kar rahen hain. Working with Aneesji is like being on a holiday. This is Anees' first romantic film since Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha. Thank You is about love. Anees has his ideas in place."
Besides Akshay, Sonam loves the entire team of actors in Thank You. "I get along with all my co-stars because I don't get involved with them. Bobby Deol is so shy. His cousin Abhay is just the opposite. Abhay and Bobby are complete opposites. Me and Bobby love clothes and shopping..."
She admits she isn't in touch with her first co-star Ranbir Kapoor any longer. "We've both been working too hard. We aren't that much in touch. I'd love to work with him again."
The lissom Sonam is so grateful to have a tall co-star in Akshay Kumar.
Sighing dramatically she says, "He's one actor I can wear high heels with! It's such a relief. When I was signed to do Mausam with Shahid Kapoor, I remember I had gone to Pankaj Kapoor sir's office. Shahid measured my height. We were relieved when we were nearly the same height. In fact, he was slightly taller because of his hair. She's excited about Mausam. "Pankaj Kapoorji is shooting it in such a different way."
On the sets of Thank You, Akshay is quite amused each time Sonam walks in with her all-girls' entourage. "I travel with my four companions all the time. Akshay just grins each time he sees them. I've never met anyone as hard-working as Akshay. He's ready before everyone else and rehearses each scene fifty times. And his comic timing is so hard to match."
Luckily, Sonam had done comedy in Aisha before joining Akshay in Thank You. "My comedy in Aisha is very Lucille Ball, very Goldie Hawn. But in Thank You I needed to drop all my inhibitions. I remember me and my girls had seen Housefull and I asked one of my team member, Tanya, to go to Akshay on the sets and do that scene where Arjun Rampal points to his eyes to say he was watching Akshay. When Tanya did that gesture Akshay spontaneously did it back. He's such a sport and so cute. He has a great sense of humour and he knows so much on every topic."
They aren't quite saying 'Thank You'. Sonam Kapoor had the unit of Thank You in Toronto on hold. They breathed a sigh of relief when she joined them on Sunday. The director Anees Bazmee being a family friend (he has worked closely with Sonam's dad Anil Kapoor) Sonam asked for time to promote her film Aisha in India. This, Anees happily granted her even while the ever-accommodating Akshay Kumar grinned and bore it alone in Toronto doing solo shots and a solo song as everyone waited for Sonam to join the unit.
Sonam admits, "They were all waiting for me. Heroine ke liye wait kar rahen hain. Working with Aneesji is like being on a holiday. This is Anees' first romantic film since Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha. Thank You is about love. Anees has his ideas in place."
Besides Akshay, Sonam loves the entire team of actors in Thank You. "I get along with all my co-stars because I don't get involved with them. Bobby Deol is so shy. His cousin Abhay is just the opposite. Abhay and Bobby are complete opposites. Me and Bobby love clothes and shopping..."
She admits she isn't in touch with her first co-star Ranbir Kapoor any longer. "We've both been working too hard. We aren't that much in touch. I'd love to work with him again."
The lissom Sonam is so grateful to have a tall co-star in Akshay Kumar.
Sighing dramatically she says, "He's one actor I can wear high heels with! It's such a relief. When I was signed to do Mausam with Shahid Kapoor, I remember I had gone to Pankaj Kapoor sir's office. Shahid measured my height. We were relieved when we were nearly the same height. In fact, he was slightly taller because of his hair. She's excited about Mausam. "Pankaj Kapoorji is shooting it in such a different way."
On the sets of Thank You, Akshay is quite amused each time Sonam walks in with her all-girls' entourage. "I travel with my four companions all the time. Akshay just grins each time he sees them. I've never met anyone as hard-working as Akshay. He's ready before everyone else and rehearses each scene fifty times. And his comic timing is so hard to match."
Luckily, Sonam had done comedy in Aisha before joining Akshay in Thank You. "My comedy in Aisha is very Lucille Ball, very Goldie Hawn. But in Thank You I needed to drop all my inhibitions. I remember me and my girls had seen Housefull and I asked one of my team member, Tanya, to go to Akshay on the sets and do that scene where Arjun Rampal points to his eyes to say he was watching Akshay. When Tanya did that gesture Akshay spontaneously did it back. He's such a sport and so cute. He has a great sense of humour and he knows so much on every topic."
"Lots of people are declaring Dabangg as huge hit already" - Arbaaz Khan
As an actor he has impressed us with his performance in films such as Daraar, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hello Brother, Qayamat and Shootout at Lokhandwala. Now he is all set to don a new hat, that of a producer, with his maiden home production Dabangg. Yes...ladies and gentlemen we are indeed talking about the one and only Arbaaz Khan.
Arbaaz was recently live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat and for all those who missed logging in, here are the excerpts of the chat:
Arbaaz Khan : Hey guys
Arbaaz Khan : this is Arbaaz here
Dabbang hooo : hey arbaaz how u doin?
Arbaaz Khan : hey very well
Arjun : arjun whats next now post dabangg?
Arbaaz Khan : Arjun...well i am not really working on my next project as of now. My entire concentration is still with Dabangg till the time it releases and then maybe when i do excited over something like i did with Dabangg, i will start work on it.
Arbaaz Khan : Arjun...well i am not really working on my next project as of now. My entire concentration is still with Dabangg till the time it releases and then maybe when i do excited over something like i did with Dabangg, i will start work on it.
bobba : hey arbaaz! i love you your my favourite!!
Arbaaz Khan :
bobba : and best of luck for dabangg!! will be watching in theaters salman favourite star!!
Arbaaz Khan : thank you thank you
rupali : hellooooooo arbaz ji... welcome here from all of us ;:
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...well dabangg the experience has been wonderful...i was a first time producer so the experience that i got from it really was fantastic.
ron555 : will u invite aamir and katrina for dabanng premeire??
Arbaaz Khan : ron...i am undecided whether i am having a premiere as of now but if i do have i would surely invite almost everyone from the film fraternity including Aamir and Katrina if that answers your qtn
rupali : Arbaz jiiiii wat is the secret of a happy married lyf??
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...its not a very easy qtn to answer. I myself dont knw the reason. All I can say is that a lot of love,faith, space , respect for each other could be some of the ingredients that make a successful relationship or a marriage.
JonaSallu : Who is your favorite singer?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...fav singer is Mohd Rafi saab, Kishoreda, Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan
JonaSallu : How was it telling your older brother what to do?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...u knw Salman is a very experienced actor and star. so when I took the script to him and told him that this is the film i want to produce, he kind of was excited from the word go. He got involved and really worked hard and contributed a lot to his character and the film. Salman does listen to any great input so there was no problem of him listening to either me or the director when he felt we were giving the right suggestions
amkebina : i was so waiting u guys to come here in usa plzz do smthng for all salman who lives outside india plzz
Arbaaz Khan : amkebina...honestly for some unforeseen reasons, our intl tour got cancelled. Its very unfortunate. We were keen to tour London and New York as far as the promotions were concerned but hopefully we might still work out a situation to try and make it somewhere post release.
imam0077 : arbaaz bhai..ramadan mubaarak!!
Arbaaz Khan : imam...aap sabko ramzan mubarak...inshallah we all will have a rocking Eid.
Arbaaz Khan : honestly i like all the songs but i think the song that would be an evergreen song which would last and play for a long long time is got to be Tere Mast Mast Do nain
rupali : When is your forthcoming movie dabangg goin to be relesed ???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...Dabangg is slated for 10 Sept release.
Bhavnish : Hey Arbaaz, this is ur fan from Tanzania, what do you have to say to ur fans in this part of d wrld
Arbaaz Khan : Bhavnish.. a big hi to all my fans in Tanzania.
rupali : what is the best movie you hve acted in??
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
SalluLicious : Bro wats yur fav song of Dabangg ?
Arbaaz Khan : honestly i like all the songs but i think the song that would be an evergreen song which would last and play for a long long time is got to be Tere Mast Mast Do nain
rupali : hmmm is dabangg your first debt as a producer or hve u done any movie before dat???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...Dabangg is my first film as a producer
rupali : how many children do you hve Arabazji???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali..i have one boy ...he is going to be 8 in November
SalluLicious : v fanz r really excited 2 watch dabangg on sept10 ! al da vry best it wil b a Blockbuster inshAllah
Arbaaz Khan : thank you very much...the response to dabangg from its first look has been overwhelming. There has been great curiosity and buzz regdg the film. I am sure all you people will enjoy a wholesome entertainer... Dabangg ho.
rupali : what is your favourite dish & why?????
Arbaaz Khan : rupali..i love indian food...i can stay maximu 2 - 3 days without indian food so whenever i travel, if i dont get indian food, i start looking for them
rihan : whats the approx screen time of Dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : rihan...dabangg is appx 2 hr 5 mins
JonaSallu : Favorite scene in the movie?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...there are many scenes which are very nice and interesting...hard to pick your fav scene in your own film
Arbaaz Khan : Gods been kind, the film is really being recd well, lot of people declaring it a huge hit already...I am a bit confident yet nervous and anxious waiting for Sept 10
Dabbang hooo : Music of Dabbang rocks
Arbaaz Khan : yeah...Music is a very impt aspect rgdg a films appeal and success so its imminent that when u have a film that has songs, one should hope that they are good and kinda connect with the audiences
Iftu13 : Hi Arbaaz really glad u joined twitter & doing more interviews now getting to know you better
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...thanks
JonaSallu : Did you expect this much hype for your first production?
Arbaaz Khan : Gods been kind, the film is really being recd well, lot of people declaring it a huge hit already...I am a bit confident yet nervous and anxious waiting for Sept 10
upkar : is sohail also the part of this movie?
Arbaaz Khan : upkar...sohail is involved in this film not so much in the creatives but in the backend of this film.. he has really helped me in the prodn part of the film and the post prodn, the business etc. Since i was a new producer, his expertise were very vital
don se : Dabangg will cross 300 crore
Arbaaz Khan : donse...inshallah...aapke moonh mein ghee shakkar.
rihan : Will the sequel to dabangg set in an urban setting as opposed to this one
Arbaaz Khan : rihan...ha ha h aha....let this film be a hit and then we will talk about the sequel later.
SalmanKiDiwani : bro v r waitin fr u nd ur fam 2 cm 2 australia, any plans? hp 2 c u hr!
Arbaaz Khan : Malaika has a very close friend Mitu who stays in Australia, Melbourne. hope well be visiting them soon.
puneet : hi sir ...this is puneet from Nepal....we are eagly waiting for dabang...
Arbaaz Khan : puneet...yes i hope all u people watch the film and make it a huge hit.
Sachin Gothi : Arbazz so how difficult was it convince malaika to have a dance number as "MUNNI BADNAM HUI" Dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : Sachin...Malaika has been associated with some really nice songs in films, so when i wanted her to do this song I was very sure that this song is going to be a chartbuster and she was going to really create magic with this song and touchwood, my belief seems to have come right.
Iftu13 : Do you have script for your next film already heard u also signed Sonakshi for it??
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...I have not yet started working on my next film...am still concentrating on giving Dabangg the best possible release,, then i will take a short break cos dabangg has taken a lot out of me. Post that ill be working on my next project
Iftu13 : Whats your plan for your home production?? What type of films will you be mostly doing??
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...not really restricted to any one genre of filmmaking. any interesting script or story to tell no matter what genre it is I will make as long as I am excited and passionate abt what I am doing.
vicky : sir chulbul pandey as character is huge hit before release so will u take it to further level
Arbaaz Khan : vicky...yes i would but thats all conditioned to how this film gets recd and whether we really want to go ahead and make a sequel.
walia : dabanng will create history
Arbaaz Khan : walia...i am hoping that it does...itll be a great moment for our family. I can see my parents be very happy if that happens and I think their happiness is of prime importance to me.
SAGAR : WHY IS DABAANG RELEASING SO LATE SIR ....
Arbaaz Khan : Sagar...its not..Dabangg started in Nov last year andwe are releasing it in Sept this year...so its less than a year. It was a big film in terms of its canvas and starcast, so I needed that much to make it.
IftuH : Plzz hold a big premier for dabangg like 3 idiots had we want to see u guys go all out for dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...maybe u r right. we should do that...its some thing that we would be doing hopefully.
merlyn : what advice you give to a canadian screenplay writer who would like to pitch the script in india?
Arbaaz Khan : merlyn...connect with prodn houses, directors. Send them a synopsis of your script and then wait for a feedback.
humdabangg : how ur experience being a producer of dabangg.
Arbaaz Khan : like I sad before its been a wonderful journey; It is something that i would continue doing, making films.
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i do agree that Wanted was a very good film and had some amazing action but I am pretty confident that my film is not only different but has great music and great action too.
JonaSallu : Who is your favorite actor and actress?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...lot of favs...loved Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip saab, Aamir, Salman, Sridevi, Madhuri, Rani Mukherjee.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,do you feel that Dabangg will live upto the standard set by wanted in 2008?
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i do agree that Wanted was a very good film and had some amazing action but I am pretty confident that my film is not only different but has great music and great action too.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,wish you a belated happy birthday
Arbaaz Khan : thank you Niraj...u can almost wish me next year now.
walia : what does this dialogue stands "hum yahan ke robinhood pandey hai"
Arbaaz Khan : walia...he believes that he is a real life robinhood..he takes from one and gives the other...hence the dialogue
Dabbang hooo : Arbbaz bhai do u like Himesh Reshm miya
Arbaaz Khan : yes I do, not his singing though but his music.
rihan : Has Salim Saab watched the final cut of Dabangg....His views, If so?
Arbaaz Khan : rihan...yes he has and he has liked it.
sikandar shah : salam arbaz bhai, how r u ? i am from pakistan and huge fan of urs
Arbaaz Khan : sikandar...walekum assalam
Iftu13 : Is Dabangg a family film?? Cause my entire family will be going to see dabangg on eid from 40-5yrs
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...yes it is a family film, its got drama, action, romance.
rupali : hmmm do you still wrkout in gym??? whn do u get time for all that???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...honestly u knw last 2 months ive had no time whatsoever to hit the Gym. So I will be getting back once i am out of the post prodn of the film. Infact the post prodn takes a lot out of you in terms of time and commitment.
aysha : salam sir i m 4m saudi bt indian gujrati grl....will inshallah pray in the holy makkah 4 dabangg..
Arbaaz Khan : arre aysha thats wonderful and inshallah ur prayers will come true and dabangg will be a huge hit.
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...Sohail is not so computer savvy and not so much into social networking sites. Even getting Salman onto twitter was quite a task but now he enjoys it.
nadooosh : Tell Salman to keep his mustache was a good
Arbaaz Khan : nadooos...yes salman looks amazing in the moustache.
Iftu13 : Does Sohail plan on joining twitter??
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...Sohail is not so computer savvy and not so much into social networking sites. Even getting Salman onto twitter was quite a task but now he enjoys it.
aysha : omg omg omg i can blive that i m seeing salman khan bro arbaaz sir only live...mashallah..
Arbaaz Khan : ha ha ha aysha...unfortunately i cant see you...but its ok as long as u like what you see.
JAY..RAJ... : ARBAZZ TELL ME ONE THING ABOUT UR MOVIE....WHY WE WILL GO ND WATCH UR MOVIE...?
Arbaaz Khan : Jay Raj...if u want to have a good time, and want to feel value for money and see some interesting, entertaining cinema then go and see Dabangg. Does that answer your qtn?
Iftu13 : love your new look by the way
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...thanksbro
MKdswell : who wrote the script of this movie?
Arbaaz Khan : Mkdswell..the script is written by Dilip Shukla and Abhinav Kashyap.
y khan : Arbaaz u brothers rock man...any plan all the three in a movie
Arbaaz Khan : ykhan...no likely possibility in the near future but u never knw.
roshanrz : tell something about movie which we dont know
Arbaaz Khan : roshanrz...if i tell u something abt the movie that u dont knw, then whats the point in seeing the film. better go and see the film
rakesh : hi arbaaz, do you like to play villain role?
Arbaaz Khan : rakesh...i have no problem playing them, lets put it that way. I started my career with Daraar which was a negative role. even my last film Fashion, i played a grey character so I have no reservations as long as they are impt parts in the script.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,how did you get the idea of making this film?
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i had a chanced meeting with the writer - director Abhinav Kashyap and while he was narrating the script to me, somewhere I was pretty inspired to start my prodn with this and told Abhinav that I would launch u as a director with this film and it all fell into place. Thats how we started this film.
ash123 : ur son is very cute
Arbaaz Khan : ash...thank you, my son is a wonderful boy. right now he is not keeping too well, running slight temp so i need to get back to him and attend to him too soon.
Arbaaz Khan : Bhavnish...Dabangg the term means Fearless. People who kind of carve their own path and don't go down the beaten road, dont follow norms, do as they please. Even if it means they go against the system.
mohith : will there be a cd released only with dialouges of dabang
Arbaaz Khan : possibility mohith. when a films dialogues get popular there is a demand for such a CD so lets hope
Iftu13 : whats the feeling like before film release are u nervous
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...to a certain extent, yes there is anxiety, nervousness. One shouldn't be overtly confident abt the product. Lets hope the audience loves it as they are the final verdict.
karan : how about ur wife malaika..in d movie?
Arbaaz Khan : karan...Malaika has just got a song in the film which is what is one air right now.
SalmanKiDiwani : bro do u hv any plans to direct a movie in futre? its surly gnna rok!
Arbaaz Khan : yes I do. I am just waiting for a script that excites me to start make a debut as a director.
humdabangg : bhai tell about memorable moment during producing dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : humdabangg...i think each day was a wonderful experience.
MKdswell : UP ka chulbul Pandey = bad ass...rocks
Arbaaz Khan : yessss it does
Bhavnish : what does Dabangg mean ?
Arbaaz Khan : Bhavnish...Dabangg the term means Fearless. People who kind of carve their own path and don't go down the beaten road, dont follow norms, do as they please. Even if it means they go against the system.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,why dont salim saab write any scripts?our cinema needs him
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i am sure. Cinema misses writers like my dad whose done some amazing and memorable work. Maybe i will excite him to write something and get him out of retirement.
walia : robinhood was called hero of poor people is that same with chulbul pandey?
Arbaaz Khan : walia...see the film. that is just an element of the film. theres lot more in the film.
himesh : hey i just want 2 ask you weather der will be ne paid preview for dabanggg
Arbaaz Khan : himesh...undecided yet
JAY..RAJ... : ARBAAZ WHATS D COST OF DABANGG..?
Arbaaz Khan : Jay...are you some income tax guy awot? just enjoy the film, dont worry abt the cost, leave it to us.
Arbaaz Khan : Hey guys, gotto rush now, was great fun chatting with all of you. I hope i have been able to answer most of your qtns relating to the film...hoping that you will all see the film and enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. Take Care...KhudaHafiz...Shabba Khair...Bye...Arbaaz.
As an actor he has impressed us with his performance in films such as Daraar, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hello Brother, Qayamat and Shootout at Lokhandwala. Now he is all set to don a new hat, that of a producer, with his maiden home production Dabangg. Yes...ladies and gentlemen we are indeed talking about the one and only Arbaaz Khan.
Arbaaz was recently live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat and for all those who missed logging in, here are the excerpts of the chat:
Arbaaz Khan : Hey guys
Arbaaz Khan : this is Arbaaz here
Dabbang hooo : hey arbaaz how u doin?
Arbaaz Khan : hey very well
Arjun : arjun whats next now post dabangg?
Arbaaz Khan : Arjun...well i am not really working on my next project as of now. My entire concentration is still with Dabangg till the time it releases and then maybe when i do excited over something like i did with Dabangg, i will start work on it.
Arbaaz Khan : Arjun...well i am not really working on my next project as of now. My entire concentration is still with Dabangg till the time it releases and then maybe when i do excited over something like i did with Dabangg, i will start work on it.
bobba : hey arbaaz! i love you your my favourite!!
Arbaaz Khan :
bobba : and best of luck for dabangg!! will be watching in theaters salman favourite star!!
Arbaaz Khan : thank you thank you
rupali : hellooooooo arbaz ji... welcome here from all of us ;:
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...well dabangg the experience has been wonderful...i was a first time producer so the experience that i got from it really was fantastic.
ron555 : will u invite aamir and katrina for dabanng premeire??
Arbaaz Khan : ron...i am undecided whether i am having a premiere as of now but if i do have i would surely invite almost everyone from the film fraternity including Aamir and Katrina if that answers your qtn
rupali : Arbaz jiiiii wat is the secret of a happy married lyf??
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...its not a very easy qtn to answer. I myself dont knw the reason. All I can say is that a lot of love,faith, space , respect for each other could be some of the ingredients that make a successful relationship or a marriage.
JonaSallu : Who is your favorite singer?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...fav singer is Mohd Rafi saab, Kishoreda, Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan
JonaSallu : How was it telling your older brother what to do?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...u knw Salman is a very experienced actor and star. so when I took the script to him and told him that this is the film i want to produce, he kind of was excited from the word go. He got involved and really worked hard and contributed a lot to his character and the film. Salman does listen to any great input so there was no problem of him listening to either me or the director when he felt we were giving the right suggestions
amkebina : i was so waiting u guys to come here in usa plzz do smthng for all salman who lives outside india plzz
Arbaaz Khan : amkebina...honestly for some unforeseen reasons, our intl tour got cancelled. Its very unfortunate. We were keen to tour London and New York as far as the promotions were concerned but hopefully we might still work out a situation to try and make it somewhere post release.
imam0077 : arbaaz bhai..ramadan mubaarak!!
Arbaaz Khan : imam...aap sabko ramzan mubarak...inshallah we all will have a rocking Eid.
Arbaaz Khan : honestly i like all the songs but i think the song that would be an evergreen song which would last and play for a long long time is got to be Tere Mast Mast Do nain
rupali : When is your forthcoming movie dabangg goin to be relesed ???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...Dabangg is slated for 10 Sept release.
Bhavnish : Hey Arbaaz, this is ur fan from Tanzania, what do you have to say to ur fans in this part of d wrld
Arbaaz Khan : Bhavnish.. a big hi to all my fans in Tanzania.
rupali : what is the best movie you hve acted in??
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
SalluLicious : Bro wats yur fav song of Dabangg ?
Arbaaz Khan : honestly i like all the songs but i think the song that would be an evergreen song which would last and play for a long long time is got to be Tere Mast Mast Do nain
rupali : hmmm is dabangg your first debt as a producer or hve u done any movie before dat???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...Dabangg is my first film as a producer
rupali : how many children do you hve Arabazji???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali..i have one boy ...he is going to be 8 in November
SalluLicious : v fanz r really excited 2 watch dabangg on sept10 ! al da vry best it wil b a Blockbuster inshAllah
Arbaaz Khan : thank you very much...the response to dabangg from its first look has been overwhelming. There has been great curiosity and buzz regdg the film. I am sure all you people will enjoy a wholesome entertainer... Dabangg ho.
rupali : what is your favourite dish & why?????
Arbaaz Khan : rupali..i love indian food...i can stay maximu 2 - 3 days without indian food so whenever i travel, if i dont get indian food, i start looking for them
rihan : whats the approx screen time of Dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : rihan...dabangg is appx 2 hr 5 mins
JonaSallu : Favorite scene in the movie?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...there are many scenes which are very nice and interesting...hard to pick your fav scene in your own film
Arbaaz Khan : Gods been kind, the film is really being recd well, lot of people declaring it a huge hit already...I am a bit confident yet nervous and anxious waiting for Sept 10
Dabbang hooo : Music of Dabbang rocks
Arbaaz Khan : yeah...Music is a very impt aspect rgdg a films appeal and success so its imminent that when u have a film that has songs, one should hope that they are good and kinda connect with the audiences
Iftu13 : Hi Arbaaz really glad u joined twitter & doing more interviews now getting to know you better
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...thanks
JonaSallu : Did you expect this much hype for your first production?
Arbaaz Khan : Gods been kind, the film is really being recd well, lot of people declaring it a huge hit already...I am a bit confident yet nervous and anxious waiting for Sept 10
upkar : is sohail also the part of this movie?
Arbaaz Khan : upkar...sohail is involved in this film not so much in the creatives but in the backend of this film.. he has really helped me in the prodn part of the film and the post prodn, the business etc. Since i was a new producer, his expertise were very vital
don se : Dabangg will cross 300 crore
Arbaaz Khan : donse...inshallah...aapke moonh mein ghee shakkar.
rihan : Will the sequel to dabangg set in an urban setting as opposed to this one
Arbaaz Khan : rihan...ha ha h aha....let this film be a hit and then we will talk about the sequel later.
SalmanKiDiwani : bro v r waitin fr u nd ur fam 2 cm 2 australia, any plans? hp 2 c u hr!
Arbaaz Khan : Malaika has a very close friend Mitu who stays in Australia, Melbourne. hope well be visiting them soon.
puneet : hi sir ...this is puneet from Nepal....we are eagly waiting for dabang...
Arbaaz Khan : puneet...yes i hope all u people watch the film and make it a huge hit.
Sachin Gothi : Arbazz so how difficult was it convince malaika to have a dance number as "MUNNI BADNAM HUI" Dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : Sachin...Malaika has been associated with some really nice songs in films, so when i wanted her to do this song I was very sure that this song is going to be a chartbuster and she was going to really create magic with this song and touchwood, my belief seems to have come right.
Iftu13 : Do you have script for your next film already heard u also signed Sonakshi for it??
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...I have not yet started working on my next film...am still concentrating on giving Dabangg the best possible release,, then i will take a short break cos dabangg has taken a lot out of me. Post that ill be working on my next project
Iftu13 : Whats your plan for your home production?? What type of films will you be mostly doing??
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...not really restricted to any one genre of filmmaking. any interesting script or story to tell no matter what genre it is I will make as long as I am excited and passionate abt what I am doing.
vicky : sir chulbul pandey as character is huge hit before release so will u take it to further level
Arbaaz Khan : vicky...yes i would but thats all conditioned to how this film gets recd and whether we really want to go ahead and make a sequel.
walia : dabanng will create history
Arbaaz Khan : walia...i am hoping that it does...itll be a great moment for our family. I can see my parents be very happy if that happens and I think their happiness is of prime importance to me.
SAGAR : WHY IS DABAANG RELEASING SO LATE SIR ....
Arbaaz Khan : Sagar...its not..Dabangg started in Nov last year andwe are releasing it in Sept this year...so its less than a year. It was a big film in terms of its canvas and starcast, so I needed that much to make it.
IftuH : Plzz hold a big premier for dabangg like 3 idiots had we want to see u guys go all out for dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...maybe u r right. we should do that...its some thing that we would be doing hopefully.
merlyn : what advice you give to a canadian screenplay writer who would like to pitch the script in india?
Arbaaz Khan : merlyn...connect with prodn houses, directors. Send them a synopsis of your script and then wait for a feedback.
humdabangg : how ur experience being a producer of dabangg.
Arbaaz Khan : like I sad before its been a wonderful journey; It is something that i would continue doing, making films.
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i do agree that Wanted was a very good film and had some amazing action but I am pretty confident that my film is not only different but has great music and great action too.
JonaSallu : Who is your favorite actor and actress?
Arbaaz Khan : Jona...lot of favs...loved Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip saab, Aamir, Salman, Sridevi, Madhuri, Rani Mukherjee.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,do you feel that Dabangg will live upto the standard set by wanted in 2008?
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i do agree that Wanted was a very good film and had some amazing action but I am pretty confident that my film is not only different but has great music and great action too.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,wish you a belated happy birthday
Arbaaz Khan : thank you Niraj...u can almost wish me next year now.
walia : what does this dialogue stands "hum yahan ke robinhood pandey hai"
Arbaaz Khan : walia...he believes that he is a real life robinhood..he takes from one and gives the other...hence the dialogue
Dabbang hooo : Arbbaz bhai do u like Himesh Reshm miya
Arbaaz Khan : yes I do, not his singing though but his music.
rihan : Has Salim Saab watched the final cut of Dabangg....His views, If so?
Arbaaz Khan : rihan...yes he has and he has liked it.
sikandar shah : salam arbaz bhai, how r u ? i am from pakistan and huge fan of urs
Arbaaz Khan : sikandar...walekum assalam
Iftu13 : Is Dabangg a family film?? Cause my entire family will be going to see dabangg on eid from 40-5yrs
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...yes it is a family film, its got drama, action, romance.
rupali : hmmm do you still wrkout in gym??? whn do u get time for all that???
Arbaaz Khan : rupali...honestly u knw last 2 months ive had no time whatsoever to hit the Gym. So I will be getting back once i am out of the post prodn of the film. Infact the post prodn takes a lot out of you in terms of time and commitment.
aysha : salam sir i m 4m saudi bt indian gujrati grl....will inshallah pray in the holy makkah 4 dabangg..
Arbaaz Khan : arre aysha thats wonderful and inshallah ur prayers will come true and dabangg will be a huge hit.
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...Sohail is not so computer savvy and not so much into social networking sites. Even getting Salman onto twitter was quite a task but now he enjoys it.
nadooosh : Tell Salman to keep his mustache was a good
Arbaaz Khan : nadooos...yes salman looks amazing in the moustache.
Iftu13 : Does Sohail plan on joining twitter??
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...Sohail is not so computer savvy and not so much into social networking sites. Even getting Salman onto twitter was quite a task but now he enjoys it.
aysha : omg omg omg i can blive that i m seeing salman khan bro arbaaz sir only live...mashallah..
Arbaaz Khan : ha ha ha aysha...unfortunately i cant see you...but its ok as long as u like what you see.
JAY..RAJ... : ARBAZZ TELL ME ONE THING ABOUT UR MOVIE....WHY WE WILL GO ND WATCH UR MOVIE...?
Arbaaz Khan : Jay Raj...if u want to have a good time, and want to feel value for money and see some interesting, entertaining cinema then go and see Dabangg. Does that answer your qtn?
Iftu13 : love your new look by the way
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...thanksbro
MKdswell : who wrote the script of this movie?
Arbaaz Khan : Mkdswell..the script is written by Dilip Shukla and Abhinav Kashyap.
y khan : Arbaaz u brothers rock man...any plan all the three in a movie
Arbaaz Khan : ykhan...no likely possibility in the near future but u never knw.
roshanrz : tell something about movie which we dont know
Arbaaz Khan : roshanrz...if i tell u something abt the movie that u dont knw, then whats the point in seeing the film. better go and see the film
rakesh : hi arbaaz, do you like to play villain role?
Arbaaz Khan : rakesh...i have no problem playing them, lets put it that way. I started my career with Daraar which was a negative role. even my last film Fashion, i played a grey character so I have no reservations as long as they are impt parts in the script.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,how did you get the idea of making this film?
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i had a chanced meeting with the writer - director Abhinav Kashyap and while he was narrating the script to me, somewhere I was pretty inspired to start my prodn with this and told Abhinav that I would launch u as a director with this film and it all fell into place. Thats how we started this film.
ash123 : ur son is very cute
Arbaaz Khan : ash...thank you, my son is a wonderful boy. right now he is not keeping too well, running slight temp so i need to get back to him and attend to him too soon.
Arbaaz Khan : Bhavnish...Dabangg the term means Fearless. People who kind of carve their own path and don't go down the beaten road, dont follow norms, do as they please. Even if it means they go against the system.
mohith : will there be a cd released only with dialouges of dabang
Arbaaz Khan : possibility mohith. when a films dialogues get popular there is a demand for such a CD so lets hope
Iftu13 : whats the feeling like before film release are u nervous
Arbaaz Khan : Iftu...to a certain extent, yes there is anxiety, nervousness. One shouldn't be overtly confident abt the product. Lets hope the audience loves it as they are the final verdict.
karan : how about ur wife malaika..in d movie?
Arbaaz Khan : karan...Malaika has just got a song in the film which is what is one air right now.
SalmanKiDiwani : bro do u hv any plans to direct a movie in futre? its surly gnna rok!
Arbaaz Khan : yes I do. I am just waiting for a script that excites me to start make a debut as a director.
humdabangg : bhai tell about memorable moment during producing dabangg
Arbaaz Khan : humdabangg...i think each day was a wonderful experience.
MKdswell : UP ka chulbul Pandey = bad ass...rocks
Arbaaz Khan : yessss it does
Bhavnish : what does Dabangg mean ?
Arbaaz Khan : Bhavnish...Dabangg the term means Fearless. People who kind of carve their own path and don't go down the beaten road, dont follow norms, do as they please. Even if it means they go against the system.
Niraj : arbaaz ji,why dont salim saab write any scripts?our cinema needs him
Arbaaz Khan : Niraj...i am sure. Cinema misses writers like my dad whose done some amazing and memorable work. Maybe i will excite him to write something and get him out of retirement.
walia : robinhood was called hero of poor people is that same with chulbul pandey?
Arbaaz Khan : walia...see the film. that is just an element of the film. theres lot more in the film.
himesh : hey i just want 2 ask you weather der will be ne paid preview for dabanggg
Arbaaz Khan : himesh...undecided yet
JAY..RAJ... : ARBAAZ WHATS D COST OF DABANGG..?
Arbaaz Khan : Jay...are you some income tax guy awot? just enjoy the film, dont worry abt the cost, leave it to us.
Arbaaz Khan : Hey guys, gotto rush now, was great fun chatting with all of you. I hope i have been able to answer most of your qtns relating to the film...hoping that you will all see the film and enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. Take Care...KhudaHafiz...Shabba Khair...Bye...Arbaaz.
Lara Dutta in Apsara mode
Do this small exercise: Close your eyes take a deep breath, exhale. Well, now, think about Lara Dutta, Bollywood's most eloquent glam doll in an 'Apsara' mode. Well, that's how the gorgeous Lara features on the cover of Hi! Blitz.
In this issue, Lara speaks about her life films and also about the 'much-anticipated' fitness video, about which she clears the air saying, "I would not refer it as a fitness video. What I am doing is a lifestyle product that has a well rounded holistic approach and does not only deal with weight loss or an exercise regime, but also restores and brings the mind and body into balance."
Lara seems to have some big plans for her fans.
Do this small exercise: Close your eyes take a deep breath, exhale. Well, now, think about Lara Dutta, Bollywood's most eloquent glam doll in an 'Apsara' mode. Well, that's how the gorgeous Lara features on the cover of Hi! Blitz.
In this issue, Lara speaks about her life films and also about the 'much-anticipated' fitness video, about which she clears the air saying, "I would not refer it as a fitness video. What I am doing is a lifestyle product that has a well rounded holistic approach and does not only deal with weight loss or an exercise regime, but also restores and brings the mind and body into balance."
Lara seems to have some big plans for her fans.
Exploring 10 years journey of Kareena Kapoor - Part III
It's a known fact that Kareena Kapoor is easily ruling from the top as far as the demand for a commercially viable glamorous actress with very good acting skills is concerned. Satisfying all the key words here - 'commercial', 'glamour' and 'acting' - Kareena has seen it all pretty up, close and personal during last decade that she has spent in the industry.
In this three part feature, here is looking at some of the many highlights in her career that have made Kareena what she is today.
In the concluding Part III of the feature, we would be going through the hit run that Kareena enjoyed, the entire attention that she received post her Size-Zero days and the top position that she enjoys post the all time blockbuster success of 3 Idiots.
The hit run begins
Going back into the past, the little break that Kareena took in sorting out her career did work well after all. With critical acclaim coming her way after Chameli, Yuva and Dev, she returned to do mainstream cinema. This saw a flurry of successes coming her way with Aitraaz, Hulchul and Bewafaa doing well. Incidentally, she didn't hesitate playing the role of a married woman in Aitraaz and Hulchul. Also she had strong competition from Priyanka Chopra in Aitraaz who had an author backed role. Still, she did play her part of a lawyer quite well in the film and ensured that she had a hit under her belt. In Hulchul, she was the sole leading lady in a film dominated by men and was a welcome relief. Bewafa took one of the best openings of those times and even though it didn't quite go the whole hog, the star power of Kareena wasn't to be ignored any more.
She went on to do more films with Akshay Kumar, someone with whom she has been paired the maximum number of times. Her Dosti - Friends Forever just managed to pass muster while Kyun Ki, where she was paired with Salman Khan for the first time ever, flopped. Yet again, this was the classic case of a film where the product was challenged but not her acting capabilities. Coming up with a bravura performance, Kareena was hailed by critics but the box office success was a little distance away. In this period
of uncertainty she agreed to do a special appearance in Shah Rukh Khan's Don - The Chase Begins Again and reaped in benefits that came out of her dance number 'Yeh Mera Dil' which was earlier immortalised by Helen.
However, change was the name of the game and she agreed to be a part of Omkara, a film where she had a central role to play. As someone who was killed by the very man (Ajay Devgn) who loved her most, Kareena came up with one of the most sensitive and defining performances of her career. This Vishal Bhardwaj directed film wasn't a big hit then but has gained a cult status for itself over the years gone by.
With the tag of a dependable actor continuing to dangle around her neck, Kareena went on to do something really outlandish and over the top in Tashan.
The KS factor - Kareena's style
Aiming to bring in a different way that leading ladies were being looked at as, she brought the concept of 'Size Zero' in Bollywood. Really, if ever there was a style statement finding so much public attention for itself in the current decade, it was 'Size Zero' that Kareena brought to fore. As it happens with everything which is new, there was fair share of criticism that came Kareena's way once her thin pencil like figure was put on display in Tashan. There were bouquets as well as brickbats coming her way, accolades followed by debates and headlines that screamed foul but the point was made - Kareena had found herself on the top of every media forum all over again.
Despite the fact that Tashan as a film didn't do much for it's actors, it did help Kareena get into limelight in a big way. The follow up success of Golmaal Returns only helped the cause further with the film gaining tremendously from her star value. The highest grosser ever in Kareena's career after 3 Idiots, Golmaal Returns worked well for Kareena as she could afford to let her hair down in this laugh-a-minute entertainer.
Meanwhile she decided to balance realistic cinema with some totally glam affair. While the style statement continued with Kambakkht Ishq, she balanced it all with a Kurbaan. In the former she wore only designer outfits, in the latter she picked up clothes from a regular shopping mall. In the former she had everything over the top, in the latter she kept it all subtle. In the former she had songs and dances to keep her glam image alive; in the latter she appeared backless for a defining moment in the film. She was having fun in the former; the latter had her pining great hopes from the final outcome. The former turned out to be an average success; the latter was a heart wrenching failure.
In the midst of this all, she also did Main Aurr Mrs Khanna but it was truly a film which an actor does in her career as a favour to help out friends. Surprisingly, even though Salman Khan (for whom this was a home production) sleep walked through the film, it was Kareena who was left unscathed because she yet again had her acting capabilities in display despite a half cooked plot. She thankfully compensated it all with 3 Idiots which
turned out to be a historic event in the making.
Life post 3 Idiots
Kareena Kapoor has herself admitted that despite a short role in the film, she would have been naïve enough to let it go for this very factor. She understood that combination of Aamir Khan, Raj Kumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and a powerful script was hardly something that she could let go by even though it wasn't a heroine focused film. Willing to be a part of the history and adding a quality outing to her repertoire, Kareena willingly
stepped into 3 Idiots which stays on to be the biggest money spinner ever produced out of Bollywood. A Rs. 200 crores plus outing means that it would take a massive film to even reach near this mark. It also means that for the biggest of the makers, Kareena has stayed on to be the top choice, something which is evident in the line up that she has.
Believe it or not but Kareena has never been busier as she is today. While three of her biggies are on floors, there is fourth waiting to release and fifth in the making. Also, there are talks about her having signed at least a couple of more biggies that would keep her date diaries occupied till end of next year at the least. We Are Family (remake of Stepmom) is a Karan Johar production which is already running in theatres. She would be reuniting with the producer again for her film with Imran Khan. Madhur Bhandarkar is giving final touches to the script of Heroine where Kareena would be seen in an author backed role. Meanwhile, after wrapping up a major portion of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Ra. One, she is also globe trotting for hubby Saif Ali Khan's Agent Vinod. And then there is Golmaal 3 for which she would soon be beginning promotion.
Well, that's what star power is, something which a certain Salman Khan would also agree. Just like he comes up with smash hit film that makes one forget the turkeys from the past, Kareena Kapoor has been dominating the Bollywood scene for a decade, and how. All is forgotten once she comes up with a smash box office success. No wonder, there hasn't been a dearth of offers from the biggest of filmmakers even as she would be touching 30 years of age this month. With half a dozen films in the making and many more waiting to happen, Kareena is fast gaining a diva status for herself, something that
makes her stand out amidst the crowd.
Click here to read the I & II part of this feature
It's a known fact that Kareena Kapoor is easily ruling from the top as far as the demand for a commercially viable glamorous actress with very good acting skills is concerned. Satisfying all the key words here - 'commercial', 'glamour' and 'acting' - Kareena has seen it all pretty up, close and personal during last decade that she has spent in the industry.
In this three part feature, here is looking at some of the many highlights in her career that have made Kareena what she is today.
In the concluding Part III of the feature, we would be going through the hit run that Kareena enjoyed, the entire attention that she received post her Size-Zero days and the top position that she enjoys post the all time blockbuster success of 3 Idiots.
The hit run begins
Going back into the past, the little break that Kareena took in sorting out her career did work well after all. With critical acclaim coming her way after Chameli, Yuva and Dev, she returned to do mainstream cinema. This saw a flurry of successes coming her way with Aitraaz, Hulchul and Bewafaa doing well. Incidentally, she didn't hesitate playing the role of a married woman in Aitraaz and Hulchul. Also she had strong competition from Priyanka Chopra in Aitraaz who had an author backed role. Still, she did play her part of a lawyer quite well in the film and ensured that she had a hit under her belt. In Hulchul, she was the sole leading lady in a film dominated by men and was a welcome relief. Bewafa took one of the best openings of those times and even though it didn't quite go the whole hog, the star power of Kareena wasn't to be ignored any more.
She went on to do more films with Akshay Kumar, someone with whom she has been paired the maximum number of times. Her Dosti - Friends Forever just managed to pass muster while Kyun Ki, where she was paired with Salman Khan for the first time ever, flopped. Yet again, this was the classic case of a film where the product was challenged but not her acting capabilities. Coming up with a bravura performance, Kareena was hailed by critics but the box office success was a little distance away. In this period
of uncertainty she agreed to do a special appearance in Shah Rukh Khan's Don - The Chase Begins Again and reaped in benefits that came out of her dance number 'Yeh Mera Dil' which was earlier immortalised by Helen.
However, change was the name of the game and she agreed to be a part of Omkara, a film where she had a central role to play. As someone who was killed by the very man (Ajay Devgn) who loved her most, Kareena came up with one of the most sensitive and defining performances of her career. This Vishal Bhardwaj directed film wasn't a big hit then but has gained a cult status for itself over the years gone by.
With the tag of a dependable actor continuing to dangle around her neck, Kareena went on to do something really outlandish and over the top in Tashan.
The KS factor - Kareena's style
Aiming to bring in a different way that leading ladies were being looked at as, she brought the concept of 'Size Zero' in Bollywood. Really, if ever there was a style statement finding so much public attention for itself in the current decade, it was 'Size Zero' that Kareena brought to fore. As it happens with everything which is new, there was fair share of criticism that came Kareena's way once her thin pencil like figure was put on display in Tashan. There were bouquets as well as brickbats coming her way, accolades followed by debates and headlines that screamed foul but the point was made - Kareena had found herself on the top of every media forum all over again.
Despite the fact that Tashan as a film didn't do much for it's actors, it did help Kareena get into limelight in a big way. The follow up success of Golmaal Returns only helped the cause further with the film gaining tremendously from her star value. The highest grosser ever in Kareena's career after 3 Idiots, Golmaal Returns worked well for Kareena as she could afford to let her hair down in this laugh-a-minute entertainer.
Meanwhile she decided to balance realistic cinema with some totally glam affair. While the style statement continued with Kambakkht Ishq, she balanced it all with a Kurbaan. In the former she wore only designer outfits, in the latter she picked up clothes from a regular shopping mall. In the former she had everything over the top, in the latter she kept it all subtle. In the former she had songs and dances to keep her glam image alive; in the latter she appeared backless for a defining moment in the film. She was having fun in the former; the latter had her pining great hopes from the final outcome. The former turned out to be an average success; the latter was a heart wrenching failure.
In the midst of this all, she also did Main Aurr Mrs Khanna but it was truly a film which an actor does in her career as a favour to help out friends. Surprisingly, even though Salman Khan (for whom this was a home production) sleep walked through the film, it was Kareena who was left unscathed because she yet again had her acting capabilities in display despite a half cooked plot. She thankfully compensated it all with 3 Idiots which
turned out to be a historic event in the making.
Life post 3 Idiots
Kareena Kapoor has herself admitted that despite a short role in the film, she would have been naïve enough to let it go for this very factor. She understood that combination of Aamir Khan, Raj Kumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and a powerful script was hardly something that she could let go by even though it wasn't a heroine focused film. Willing to be a part of the history and adding a quality outing to her repertoire, Kareena willingly
stepped into 3 Idiots which stays on to be the biggest money spinner ever produced out of Bollywood. A Rs. 200 crores plus outing means that it would take a massive film to even reach near this mark. It also means that for the biggest of the makers, Kareena has stayed on to be the top choice, something which is evident in the line up that she has.
Believe it or not but Kareena has never been busier as she is today. While three of her biggies are on floors, there is fourth waiting to release and fifth in the making. Also, there are talks about her having signed at least a couple of more biggies that would keep her date diaries occupied till end of next year at the least. We Are Family (remake of Stepmom) is a Karan Johar production which is already running in theatres. She would be reuniting with the producer again for her film with Imran Khan. Madhur Bhandarkar is giving final touches to the script of Heroine where Kareena would be seen in an author backed role. Meanwhile, after wrapping up a major portion of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Ra. One, she is also globe trotting for hubby Saif Ali Khan's Agent Vinod. And then there is Golmaal 3 for which she would soon be beginning promotion.
Well, that's what star power is, something which a certain Salman Khan would also agree. Just like he comes up with smash hit film that makes one forget the turkeys from the past, Kareena Kapoor has been dominating the Bollywood scene for a decade, and how. All is forgotten once she comes up with a smash box office success. No wonder, there hasn't been a dearth of offers from the biggest of filmmakers even as she would be touching 30 years of age this month. With half a dozen films in the making and many more waiting to happen, Kareena is fast gaining a diva status for herself, something that
makes her stand out amidst the crowd.
Click here to read the I & II part of this feature
Priyadarshan, Ajay, Akshaye take on Ranvir Sena in Aakrosh
It is a known fact that Priyadarshan finds himself in a comfortable position of being one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood today. Another known fact is that almost all his films - mostly comedies - are remakes of his own Malayalam films from the past. This is the reason why when he decided to turn serious after ages and announced Aakrosh, tongues started wagging. Many wondered what was the source this time around.
To his credit, Priyadarshan has never shied away from admitting the source, whether it is his own Malayalam films or outside references. Still, a silence on the parts of the makers made one sceptical about what was in the offing this time around. In fact during it's making, the Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna starrer also went through number of title changes, most recent being Garam Hawa (reminding one of the Balraj Sahni classic) before settling down for Aakrosh.
All speculations led to full blown reactions once the promo of Aakrosh was out. In current times when Hollywood has already reached home and it doesn't require much effort to hunt for an original, netizens were quick to find the source. The name that screamed this time around was not a Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil or any other regional film. It was Oscar winner Hollywood flick Mississippi Burning (1989) which starred Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe.
However, producer Kumar Mangat defends his film and states that there is not even a remote possibility of Aakrosh bearing any similarity with any other film, whether from Hollywood or within India. He goes on to further reveal the USP of the film, something which is going to be pretty shocking for many who were hunting for inspiration from the outside world.
"It is a totally indigenous attempt", says Mangat, "In fact we never wanted to reveal this so early but now that these stupid rumours are making rounds, we are forced to come out with the crux of Aakrosh. The fact is that we are actually bringing to fore the wrong doing of 'Ranvir Sena' in the film."
Continuing in an animated tone, Mangat questions, "Are you aware that no one knows who is the chief of 'Ranvir Sena'? In fact no one even knows who its key members are. It could be you, me or anyone else. These are people who wear masks, kill people and vanish. There is absolutely nothing which is known about them and this is the reason why there is no case against them either."
However, despite the reference point, the team of Aakrosh is playing safe and calling it as 'Shool Sena'.
"That's right", confirms Mangat, "See, if we study all these episodes a little too deep, we realise that there is this entire mafia around this. Honour killing is not happening in just one part of the country. It is happening all over from Haryana to Kolkata. While lower caste people are getting suppressed by the higher class, even the administration as well as the cops are involved. This is what forms the crux of Aakrosh. Now you tell me, with such Indian milieu to the entire tale, how could anyone think of any Hollywood reference at all?"
Well, blame it on the two line plot and the first look!
It is a known fact that Priyadarshan finds himself in a comfortable position of being one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood today. Another known fact is that almost all his films - mostly comedies - are remakes of his own Malayalam films from the past. This is the reason why when he decided to turn serious after ages and announced Aakrosh, tongues started wagging. Many wondered what was the source this time around.
To his credit, Priyadarshan has never shied away from admitting the source, whether it is his own Malayalam films or outside references. Still, a silence on the parts of the makers made one sceptical about what was in the offing this time around. In fact during it's making, the Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna starrer also went through number of title changes, most recent being Garam Hawa (reminding one of the Balraj Sahni classic) before settling down for Aakrosh.
All speculations led to full blown reactions once the promo of Aakrosh was out. In current times when Hollywood has already reached home and it doesn't require much effort to hunt for an original, netizens were quick to find the source. The name that screamed this time around was not a Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil or any other regional film. It was Oscar winner Hollywood flick Mississippi Burning (1989) which starred Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe.
However, producer Kumar Mangat defends his film and states that there is not even a remote possibility of Aakrosh bearing any similarity with any other film, whether from Hollywood or within India. He goes on to further reveal the USP of the film, something which is going to be pretty shocking for many who were hunting for inspiration from the outside world.
"It is a totally indigenous attempt", says Mangat, "In fact we never wanted to reveal this so early but now that these stupid rumours are making rounds, we are forced to come out with the crux of Aakrosh. The fact is that we are actually bringing to fore the wrong doing of 'Ranvir Sena' in the film."
Continuing in an animated tone, Mangat questions, "Are you aware that no one knows who is the chief of 'Ranvir Sena'? In fact no one even knows who its key members are. It could be you, me or anyone else. These are people who wear masks, kill people and vanish. There is absolutely nothing which is known about them and this is the reason why there is no case against them either."
However, despite the reference point, the team of Aakrosh is playing safe and calling it as 'Shool Sena'.
"That's right", confirms Mangat, "See, if we study all these episodes a little too deep, we realise that there is this entire mafia around this. Honour killing is not happening in just one part of the country. It is happening all over from Haryana to Kolkata. While lower caste people are getting suppressed by the higher class, even the administration as well as the cops are involved. This is what forms the crux of Aakrosh. Now you tell me, with such Indian milieu to the entire tale, how could anyone think of any Hollywood reference at all?"
Well, blame it on the two line plot and the first look!Why Bollywood is called Bollywood?
Simple answer is no one knows, may be it’s because of Bombay – where Hollywood they tried they rhyme from it Bombay’llywood and so Bo’llywood! So if there is no reason for it this is the reason which works pretty close.
Simple answer is no one knows, may be it’s because of Bombay – where Hollywood they tried they rhyme from it Bombay’llywood and so Bo’llywood! So if there is no reason for it this is the reason which works pretty close.