Another bad week for Bollywood

Another bad week for Bollywood

Yet another weekend has passed by for Bollywood and it is clear that there would still be some more time required before industry as well as audiences would be smiling again. Three films released over the weekend gone by but none of them took an opening which could be termed as good, let alone be considered terrific! (On second thoughts, except for Raaz - The Mystery Continues, no other movie release this year has seen a terrific start with Dev D being only good to an extent)

Coming back to the three releases of the weekend, Aa Dekhen Zara, Ek - The Power Of One and Videsh - Heaven On Earth, each of them saw a diverse response from the audience. Both Aa Dekhen Zara and Ek - The Power Of One catered to their target audiences, belonging to multiplexes and single screens respectively. Still, even footfalls here weren't phenomenal which could lift the spirits of Bollywood by shining at the box office.

Let's talk about Aa Dekhen Zara first. The film was best publicized a lot and promised to get the best opening amongst the three releases. This is what exactly happened for this Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu starrer. However, the release was marred by the fact that not all multiplexes were playing it due to which this supernatural thriller did suffer quite a lot. In single screens, it took a poor opening while select multiplexes too saw less than 50% footfall mainly because a) audiences weren't hyped enough to watch the film and b) not everyone was aware that the film had actually released in some properties. Since the word of mouth has been average as well, it will be film's progress in week to follow which will decide it's fate.

Ek - The Power Of One had hardly any chances in the multiplexes and this was pretty much on display with a mere 10%-20% opening that this Bobby Deol and Nana Patekar starrer witnessed. As expected, the North belt as well as interiors were slightly better and for those looking for their regular dose of vintage masala offering, this action film did have something to offer. The film has held on well over the weekend in these circuits and since it has been sold at low prices, it may just manage to break even. Still, it is early days and just like Aa Dekhen Zara, the week days collections of Ek - The Power Of One would have to be closely monitored before a verdict is passed.

As for Videsh - Heaven On Earth, the film took a disastrous opening with such a low turnout that number of people in the auditorium could be counted on the finger tips. With less than 10% opening on Friday, this Preity Zinta starrer has been completely rejected by the audience. Terrible reviews and poor word of mouth has further ensured that this Deepa Mehta directed film will fail in 'apna desh' as well as 'videsh'. A pseudo intellectual movie with some weird direction and even weirder myths (surrounding a cobra), Videsh is a lost opportunity for Preity Zinta who came up with a good act but all in vain.

With last three releases of the month hardly managing to make much noise at theaters, one looks forward to a better weekend ahead with Akshay Kumar starrer 8x10 Tasveer being next in the pipeline.

Source:- Entertainment.oneindia.in

Yashraj finally Signs Salman Khan

Yashraj finally signs Salman Khan

Yashraj Movies have finally succeeded in striking a deal with hunk Salman Khan after the latter last refused to do Chak De India for YRF.

A close friend of Sallu says, “Salman was the first actor to be approached for Chak De India! But while he loved the script he had suggested changes in the film’s climax. He wanted the final match of the hockey tournament be played between India and Pakistan.

He felt that then story would come full circle. But Adi didn’t budge and both parted ways amicably. Shah Rukh Khan was then signed on for the role. But Salman is now looking forward to the YRF project being written and directed by Victor (Acharya).”

Now Sallu miyan is part of YRF with the director of dud flick Tashan directing him.

A source says, “Vijay Krishna Acharya writer of the Dhoom series who made his debut last year with YRF’s Tashan is making his second film with YRF.

Salman Khan, R.Madhavan and Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishen are the male leads finalized for the same while the female leads are yet to be finalized. The film is supposedly a whacky action comedy that will go on floors in the second half of 2009.”

Well all wells that ends well for our Sallu Miyan.

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1 On March 9th, 2009, dhoom3 said:
i hope its dhoom3!!!

2 On March 9th, 2009, jo jo pops said:
i wish him luck coz he’ll need it, he’s not having a good time in bollywood after all the flops
i hope he doesn’t drag asin down wiv him in london dreams coz she deserves the best! asin is the best!

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4 On March 9th, 2009, N said:
i hope it does some good to his career!

5 On March 9th, 2009, ,,,,,,, said:
i dont why but YSF is flop and all their films were flop last 3 year except chack de and rnbdj..and no one can make them hit except srk! good luck sallu.

Source:-Bollywood.celebden.com

Aishwarya Bachchan....

Language no bar for Ash!

Aishwarya Bachchan has mastered the art of juggling Bollywood, Hollywood and films down south with great elan.

However, the actress admits that shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Ravana simultaneously in two languages proved to be quite a task even for her. “To first shoot in Hindi and then to give the exactly same shot in Tamil was very challenging. It’s a new language and learning the dialogues was not as easy as most would imagine.

But then language is no bar and you don’t mind all the hard work especially when you are working with one of the best directors in the industry,” said Aishwarya, who’s been shooting for the film in Kolkata.

But despite the gruelling shoot, the actress can’t wait for the film’s next schedule to begin. The reason being that hubby Abhishek will soon be joining them. May be the two can make practising their lines more fun then. After all, who’d be a better company to rehearse on sets than hubby dear, right Ms Bachchan?

Source:- Timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bollywood's Hottest Couple

Who's Bollywood's hottest couple?

Be it Bollywood’s perfect pair Shah Rukh and Gauri, hot bods Bipasha and John, lovebirds Ash and Abhishek or the really classy Kareena and Saif, The 'King Khan' was as usual accompanied by his lady love and wife Gauri at the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai. More Pics

everyone is going ga ga over these celeb couples.

While watching the easy camaraderie between SRK and his lady love shows years of togetherness, Kareena and Saif — one from Bollywood royalty and the other the nawab of Pataudi — prove that love knows no reason! Love tales of sizzling couples like Kangana and Adhyayan, who has stood by his girlfriend through her personal turmoil, and young lovebirds Imraan and Avantika also make hearts melt... It was a sight when these stars walked the red carpet together at the 54th Idea Filmfare awards.

Source:-Timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Akshay Kumar is the best bet in Bollywood

By Khabrein.Info Correspondent,

Mumbai, March 5, 2009: Despite CC2C being a failure Akshay Kumar is still the best bet in the Bollywood. And to be true despite all critics and reviewers writing off Chandni Chowk to China, it may still throw a surprise by performing decently at the box office.

Akshay Kumar has given blockbuster after blockbuster. He says that out of his last 21 films 17 have been hits. Till late last year it was commonly agreed that Singh is Kinng is the biggest hit of the year.

But later Ghajini and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi happened. But despite being similar or bigger hits no film could claim to have undermined Singh is Kinng.

When asked as to what was the secret behind his consistency and what was his success formula, the actor says, “If you want, I can write down my secret formula so that people remember it all their lives. Okay, first you write Om. That’s what I always do. Then comes dedication, which is followed by talent. Subtract arrogance. Divide it by luck. That is equal to hit machine. But, tell you what, prayers work much better than this formula or maths”.

On the question as to why critics always try to take a dig at him, he says, “I don’t care what critics have to say about it. I really like my people and want my audience to be entertained. I want to make them laugh. They come and spend 150 rupees on a ticket. What do they want? Koi ro ke nahi jaana chahta yaar. (Nobody wants to leave the movie hall feeling sad.) Everybody wants to laugh”.

Is the success something to do with numerology? All his recent hits have been numerically corrected! Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa were amongst them. Welcome, by default added up well, did well too.

Source:-Khabrein.info

Ashutosh Gowarikar’s ‘Jodha Akbar’ and Actor Farhan Akhtar’s debut movie ‘Rock On’ bagged five awards each at the 54th Filmfare Awards tonight. ‘Jodha Akbar’ won five awards including the “Best Actor”, “Best Director” and “Best Film”.

Hrithik Roshan won the “Best Actor” award for ‘Jodha Akbar’, while Priyanka Chopra won the “Best Actress” award for ‘Fashion’. Ashutosh Gowarikar won the “Best Director” award for ‘Jodha Akbar’. The “Best Film” award too went to ‘Jodha Akbar.

The Oscar Hero AR Rahman won two Filmfare awards - “Best Background Score” for ‘Jodha Akbar’ and “Best Music Director” for ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’. Veteran Actor Om Puri and India’s first Oscar Award winner Bhanu Athaiya were conferred the “Lifetime Achievement Award”.

Here’s the list of Winners at the 54th Filmfare Awards 2009:
* Best Film - Jodha Akbar
* Best Director - Ashutosh Gowarikar (Jodha Akbar)
* Best Actor - Hrithik Roshan - (Jodha Akbar)
* Best Actress - Priyanka Chopra - Best Actress (Fashion)
* Lifetime Achievement Award - Om Puri & Bhanu Athaiya
* Best Music Director - AR Rahman (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
* Best Story - Abhishek Kapoor (Rock On)
* Best Supporting Actor - Arjun Rampal (Rock On)
* Best Supporting Actress - Kangna Ranaut (Fashion)
* Best Playback Singer (Male) - Sukhwinder Singh (Haule Haule - Rab Ne Bana De Jodi)
* Best Playback Singer (Female) - Shreya Ghoshal (Singh is Kinng)
* Best Debut (Male) - Farhan Akhtar (Rock On) & Imraan Khan (Jaane Tu)
* Best Debut (Female) - Asin (Ghajini)
* RD Burman Upcoming Talent - Benny Dayal (Ghajini)
* Best Costumes - Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
* Best Background Score - AR Rahman (Jodha Akbar)
* Best Cinematography - Jason West (Rock On!)
* Best Editing - Amit Pawar (Mumbai Meri Jaan)
* Best Coreography - Longinus (Jaane Tu)
* Best Lyricist - Javed Akhtar (Jashn-e-Bahara, Jodha Akbar)
* Best Sound Design - Vinod Subramanyam (Rock On)
* Best Visual Effects - John Deitz (Love Story 2050)
* Best Action - Peter Heinn (Ghajini)

Source :- Pakkalocal.com