Rani Making Ash Insecure?

Nov 18, 2008 1 Comment »

Intellectuals say life takes a full circle and history repeats itself. The saying seems to be coming true for the Bachchans.

There was a time when Jaya Bachchan had sleepless nights due to the rumors of relation between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. Now, it seems the same insecurity that had engulfed Jaya Bachchan has now caught up with Aishwarya, the Bahu of Bachchan family, who has taken a promise from her hubby that he will not accept films with Rani Mukherjee.

Well, if Aishwarya is worried with regard to Abhishek-Rani relationship, its not purely out of insecurity. Irrespective of how much Abhishek loves Aishwarya, when it comes to profession, surely Rani holds a very significant place in Abhishek’s life. After all, Rani Mukherjee is the lucky mascot of Abhishek as both his films that have had the most successful run at the box office, Yuva and Bunty Aur Babli feature Rani Mukherjee in the lead role. In fact, movie lovers were so fascinated by their online chemistry that many felt they would also make a perfect real life couple as well.

That’s what seems to have scared Aish. But it seems that along with beauty, God has also blessed Aishwarya with some brain also. Scared with the reports about the closeness with Rani that made headlines before Abhiskek proposed to Aishwarya, the Bachchan Bahu has now ask her husband not to work with Rani. Insiders point out that the real story behind the recent refusal by Abhiskek to not do a cameo in a Yash Raj film is that his wife doesn’t want him to be a part of any project which concerns Rani Mukherjee also.

Hey Aish, what’s wrong with you? If Rani’s support is able to help your husband’s sinking acting career, you should rather encourage it and not discourage it in any way.
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And the Winner is Amir Khan!

Nov 18, 2008 No Comments »

The verdict is out. Though the final outcome will only be known by the end of December when all the three movies have hit the theaters, Aamir Khan seems to have won the initial round of the undeclared war that is going on between the three Super Khans.

A television channel recently conducted a survey where they asked movie goers that with Yuvraaj, Rab Ne Banna Di Jodi and Ghajni scheduled to release in next few days, which of the three would they want to go and watch. Yes, you have guessed it right. It was Amir Khan’s Ghajni that won hands down.

Well, apart from the usual responses, there was one Amir supporter who gave a very interesting response. When asked she replied that she awaits Ghajni since Amir Khan movies are few and rare. Where as Shah Rukh and Salman has had four releases each this year, Ghajani is going to be first release of Aamir in 2008. What it shows is that Aamir has a very loyal fan following who always await his films eagerly.

But beware Aamir Rab Ne Banna Di Jodi, which was the second preferred film in the survey may give you a very tough fight as practically speaking even Shah Rukh fans haven’t had enough of him this year.

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Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra, Trouble in Paradise?

Nov 18, 2008 No Comments »

Whatever may be the relationship between Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra, the news is that its not in a very good shape right now. It seems that the Chopra’s to a certain extent are holding Rani responsible for the poor showing of their recent films at the box office.
Hey, the Chopras what’s wrong. It may be true that a few of your films like Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag featuring Rani in the lead may have had a miserable rum but what about the remaining films like Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Aaja Nach Le? These films which boomed at the box office did not have Rani.

But, if the rift between the Chopra’s and Rani is true then that speaks a volume about the Yash Raj films. According to a news that went around in Bollywood circles, upset with the closeness that Aditya developed with Rani, Yash Chopra threw his son out of the Yash Raj Productions. But, as the films produced by the banner started failing at the box office, Yash Chopra was left with no choice but to again give the helms of Yash Raj productions back in the hands of Aditya Chopra.

Well, the trick seems to have worked in favor of Yash Raj with Bachna Ae Haseeno doing decent business at Box office. But, as the father son duo patches up, its Rani who has to face the music.

Fashion and Dostana and Strike in TV Industry

Nov 18, 2008 No Comments »

It seems strike in TV industry is boosting up trade collections at box office. It might be blessing in disguise for film industry.

Though, according to trade analysts and media critics, Fashion and Dostana are good films otherwise also, enabling them to have a good run at the box-office anyway, but the strike in the Television industry has helped them to get better results than what was expected from them by these analysts. Alongside, films released earlier like Golmaal Returns have also been benefited by the strike.

The biggest gainer among all is Dostana, as it has recorded a 80-90% collection in first 3 days of its release. The Cinema owners across India especially the owners of multiplexes in big Metropolitan like Mumbai and Delhi are very happy with their business is booming as a result of this strike.

Well, if the strike continues, other big films like Yuvraj, Rab Ne Banna Di Jodi and Ghajni are going be hugely benefited as more people bored of watching the repeat telecast of the same programs on Television are expected to be drawn towards the theaters. The producers of these big budgeted movies may even consider of releasing their movies before the scheduled date if they find that the strike of television producers is helping them too.

But as someone’s loss is other person’s gain, the gain of film producers and multiplex and other cinema hall owners is someone’s loss also. And unfortunately, that someone in this case is you and me, the middle class household people, who are not regular cinema goers or feel that shelling out a sum of two hundred twice or thrice a week just to watch a movie is nothing but waste of money.

Secrecy Shrouding “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”

Nov 11, 2008 No Comments »

For Shah Rukh Khan fans who are eagerly awaiting to know more about his latest film, “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”, here’s an interesting bit of news. The first theatrical promo of the film will be released in theatres on November 14, during the screening of Karan Johar’s Dostana.
The story of the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is a closely guarded secret till now. Internet is abuzz with what its story can be. Some say that its about passion for dance. The leading character of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi participates in a dance competition held on the lines of a reality TV show Nach Baliye. Shah Rukh Khan transforms himself from a simpleton to a hip dude and partners with his wife. His wife couldn’t recognize him. And story picks up from here. But we don’t know how much of it is true. But Shah Rukh, on the other hand is more than happy about the buzz his latest film is generating.

“Everyone has his own story about Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. And on the Internet you find amazing storyline of this film. I am happy to know that people are talking about this film,” the actor said in an earlier interview to Rediff.com.

Bollywood and ‘BHED CHAL’

Nov 11, 2008 No Comments »

Simple and unsophisticated guys like you and me call it ‘BHED CHAL’ in Hindi but others call it ‘TREND’. Whatever it may be, the fact remain that whenever something becomes famous in our film industry, it becomes a rage and followed blindly by everybody.

The latest addition in this trend is nothing but new and different looks. Whereas the 6 abs muscle look of Aamir Khan in ‘Ghajni’ and the simple next door boy look of Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Rab Ne Banna Di Jodi’ have already created waves all-around, the all-new look of Sallu Baba in an upcoming movie has also taken quite a few people by surprise. Now we hear that Sanju Baba is going to appear in an all-new avatar in Bunty Walia’s Lamha.

Well, all we hope is that apart from these looks, these movies also have something different to offer content wise. Otherwise, we all know how despite the ‘Different Look’ Aamir Khan starrer Mangal Pandey proved to be a nightmare by falling flat at the Box Office.

Bollywood Hit by the Economic Slump?

Nov 11, 2008 No Comments »

You may feel fascinated by the glamorous dream world of Bollywooid where everything seems possible. But, in reality that may not be completely true. The fact that reel world is nothing except a part of the real world became evident when the Bollywood industry was hit by the economic slump that has taken the entire world by storm.

What may surprise you even more is that big producer like Vipul Shah, whose last movie Singh Is King did wonders at the Box office, haven’t been left untouched by the entire economic slowdown. Other big producers like Bollywood Badshah King Khan himself and the audio king Bhushan Kumar of T-Series have had to rethink their strategies considering the financial factors.

Not only the producers but the favorite stars of Hindi film industry have been affected by this trend. Stars like Salman Khan, who don’t compromise with their price at any cost, have had to reduce their price by a huge amount at the request of their produces to help them during these difficult times.

Dostana Between Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham

Nov 11, 2008 No Comments »

If you thought it was only the online chemistry between Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham that has become the talk of the town, think again. The duo, who portray a gay couple in the new Karan Johar flick Dostana, not only enjoyed each other’s company on screen, but also had an awesome time together off-screen. This was revealed by none other than their female co-star in Dostana Pyiyanbka Chopra. Speaking at a TV show hosted by Karan Johar, Priyanka said that during the shooting of the Dostana, the duo were so busy chatting and sharing jokes with each other that they hardly took notice of the rest of the unit and poor Priyanka felt totally left out. Produced by Karan Johar and directed by his assistant Tarun Mansukhani, Dostana stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra
with a special cameo by Bobby Deol.
Well, all one can say is, leaving out Priyanka may not be a big issue but if the duo did the same while Aishwarya and Bipasha were around, I guess then they are in deep, deep trouble.

John Abraham honored as ‘Econ Warrior’

Jun 06, 2008 1 Comment »

John Abraham was facilitated by the Vice President of India for his contribution to wildlife and ecology preservation. Even the Earth Matters Foundation has honored the Bollywood heart throb as an ‘Econ Warrior’. For years John Abraham has been associated with PETA raising awareness about the plight of street dogs. John has also actively campaigned for the protection of elephants in Maharashtra.

Bollywood stunned by Jhamu Sugandh’s sudden death

May 28, 2008 No Comments »

A few producers, directors and actors share their thoughts on the sudden demise of producer/financier Jhamu Sugandh.