One Day to Tees Maar Khan
The wait is over. Undoubtedly, the last big release of the year 2010 and it can’t get any bigger.
We have a director in Farah Khan who knows exactly the masses of India want from movies and we have the on-screen presence of Akshay Kumar who seems to got to new heights with every film of his. And there is of course, Sheila.
With all the vibes for the movie being absolutely positive, the penultimate week of the year is sure gonna rock.
TMK is hitting the screens tomorrow, i.e. 24 Dec and do watch the movie at a theatre near you. Do sign in tomorrow for the review of Tees Maar Khan only on bollywood.celebden.com
Whose Fitness Would You Observe?
The Bollywood divas of late, have been increasingly releasing fitness DVDs. This phenomenon was started by Shilpa Shetty a couple of years ago after all the fame she received post the infamous episode on the British reality show Big Brother.
Audience were delighted to see Shilpa perform Yoga and was a instant hit. Then, it was Bipasha’s turn to launch a fitness DVD, which according to many was Hmm! hot. Just a month ago, it was Lara Dutta’s turn to do the same when she launched her fitness DVD, Heal with Lara.
Now that all the videos are out in the market and we had a chance to explore them, whose fitness regime would you want to follow now- Shilpa, Bips or Lara!
The King Khan’s New Dance
When it comes to making movies entertaining, there is no one better than the Baadshah of Bollywood. We all know that SRK is doing all he can to make his film Ra.One look completely different, new and entertaining.
After the crores worth of costumes, the reshooting of key episodes, the hiring of international music icons, now comes the time where the King gets into the act himself.
For a particular song in the film, Shahrukh will be mixing gymnastics (which he has learnt for the film) into the steps which would make the song look completely different, says the director of the film Anubhav Sinha.
Only regret would be that SRK would not be flaunting his toned body in the song, the way we got to see in OSO.
The King Khan’s persistent back problems do not deter him one bit, do they?
What’s in Store for 2011?
Year 2010 is almost over. While we cherished a few movies, we also bashed a few left, right and centre. Now that it’s a thing of the past, let us look forward to the future. What can the audience expect from Bollywood in 2011?
January would see the release of three big films for sure. The first in line is Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan starrer, “No One Killed Jessica”, then there is the Deol parivar’s, “Yamla Pagla Deewana” and the very talented Mrs. Aamir Khan aka Kiran Rao’s Dhobi Ghat. The trailers of these films are already on air and are creating quite a stir already.
February would see the release of the multi talented Vishal Bharadwaj’s Saath Khoon Maaf with PC in a negative role for the second time in her career.
March will see the release of Abhishek Bachchan starrer Game which is being produced by Farhan Akhtar. Abhishek is going to follow up his March release with Dum Maro Dum in April which is being directed by Rohan Sippy.
April will see the release of Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor starrer Thank You, Akshay’s second film with Anees Bazmee after Welcome.
May will see the release of three big films- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which has got Hrithik in it, Ranbir’s Rockstar directed by Imtiaz Ali and Salman Khan’s Ready with Asin. This month gets interesting as all the three films are being released on the same date. Also, Saif Ali Khan is planning to release his pet project Agent Vinod in the same month too.
Well the first half of the year is sure to see these releases, while the rest yet unscheduled are some pretty heavy ones.
SRK will have both Ra.One and Don 2 releasing next year during the months of November and December. Hrithik’s Agneepath remake is scheduled towards the end of next year as well and so is Akki’s Joker.
Salman will be seen with Kareena in My Love Story. Kareena will be doing a film with Imran Khan- Short Term Shaadi, a KJo production. Imran is also doing a film with Katrina titled Mere Brother ki Dulhan under the Yash Raj banner. Katrina would be seen in Dostana-2.
Then, there is the animated version of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- Koochie Koochie Hota Hai. Also, there is Ranbir’s Barfee with PC and the Goaian beauty Ileana.
Come 2011, the audience are sure in for a heavy dosage of Hindi Cinema.
Preity Zinta – The Entrepreneur
When was the last time we got see the bubbly, oops, sorry, I take the word back, the vivacious Preity Zinta on the big screen? If my memory serves me right, it was in a special song in the movie Main aur Mrs Khanna in 2009.
More than an year has gone by since the last appearance, and Priety seems to be in no mood to do films at the moment. Well, how can she be after all the fuss about her franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the IPL.
Priety had a respite though, with the Mumbai HC ruling the judgement in her franchise’s favour saying they could take part in the IPL-4. And now she’s got busier with the player auctions.
There was one film (Har Pal) scheduled for 2011 and its lead actor is Shiney Ahuja, enough said I suppose. So, I see her not coming back into films any more as she has not signed any more films and now that she is already 35 years old, I guess she is silently stepping away from Cinema.
Any way, good luck with your franchise for the next season Preity. Hope they fare well at least in 2011.
Promotional Studs But B.O Duds
Another year draws to a close and every year Bollywood keeps saying the same, “hope at least next year brings us luck”. But, like the White Wizard says to Pippin, “It’s only a fools hope”.
Year 2010 was pitched to see some of the biggest hits but alas! it just saw one (Dabanng) or may be two (Golmaal 3).
So what are the ones that failed miserably despite being promoted extensively?
Veer- A Salman Khan-Anil Sharma dud, Salman more than coped up for the miserable story he has written with Dabanng in the year’s second half.
Teen Patti- Despite containing two of the finest actors from the last century (Ben Kingsley and Amitabh Bacchan) from both Hollywood and Bollywood, none even bothered to notice this flick.
Kites- Could have been a wonderful launch pad for Hrithik into Hollywood. But, why did you forget the Indian audience Roshan Sr.?
Raavan- Mani Ratnam- A.R.Rahman-Aishwarya Rai-exotic locales, nothing could save this Mani Ratnam directorial. nuf said.
We Are Family- The first of its kind official remake of a Hollywood classic (Step Mom), well KJo messed up the entire plot, nevertheless despite hiring two of the finest actresses that Hindi cinema has seen.
Anjaana Anjaani- Yet another film of RK bit the dust at the B.O. Except for the opening weekend, people remained anjaana-anjaani from the theatres screening the film.
Action Replayy- A partial lift from the Hollywood comedy Back to the Future, well the live action went missing completely. Vipul Shah followed up last year’s failure (London Dreams) with another.
Guzaarish- When will Sanjay Leela Bhansali stop painting a canvas and start directing something for the celluloid? The finest performance by Hrithik to date went begging.
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey- Ashuthosh Gowarikar is having casting problems as well as adaptation problems. Harman last year and Abhishek this year. If it was Kimball Ravenswood in 2009, it was Do and Die this year.
Apart from the above, there were movies like Badmaash Company, Lafangey Parindey, Raktha Charitra, Aisha, Break ke Baad and Hissss that had a dismal run at the BO.
Well, hope against hope that 2011 brings a smile on Bollywood’s face!
Farah’s All Praise for the “Tees Maar Khan”
Farah Khan is all praise for the Tees Maar Khan a.k.a Akshay Kumar. Farah is spellbound by Akshay’s dedication towards work as he sometimes even used to turn up at 4 ‘o clock in the morning.
The film’s shooting, she says, was completed in 58 days, thanks to the dedication of our Khiladi Kumar. Farah has credited Akshay Kumar entirely for the way TMK has shaped up.
Well, now that the film is only a couple of day away, Farah would be hoping that Akki’s dedication gives her a hat-trick.
The SLB-Sallu Clash Lands Hrithik in the Soup
Well, the relationship between the once good friends Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman Khan has not been on the good lines for so long now. Salman was Bhansali’s first hero in Khamoshi which he followed up with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
But, the Sallu-SLB clash got Hrithik into a fix. Apparently, Salman had a dig at Bhansali about Guzaarish which actually left Hrithik offended. Hrithik’s reaction to Salman’s statements was quick as he soon texted him back saying that he was disappointed.
Only later did Hrithik realise that Salman’s comments were directed at Bhansali and not at him. Finally, poor Duggu had to apologise for the same.
Looks like nothing went right for Hrithik in 2010. Don’t worry Hrithik, 2011 is just around the corner.
Agneepath’s Mary Becomes Kaali in the Remake
We all know that Karan Johar is remaking his dad’s first production- Agneepath. Agneepath, though was not a commercial success, won Amitabh his first Filmfare award for his portrayal of the character Vijay Dinanath Chavan.
Well, Hrithik has been finalised to step into Vijay Chavan’s shoes while Priyanka will play the female lead. The female lead in the original was done by Madhavi who plays the role of nurse Mary.
In the remake, the name of Priyanka’s character changes to Kaali and the profession changes to prostitution. This is the first time in her career that Priyanka will be portraying an on-screen prostitute.
Well, Karan Johar definitely knows how to spice up things, does he not?
Is a Filmfare Beckoning Katz?
The first three years in the industry post Boom Katrina Kaif was whom no body wanted to have in their films. The year 2006 onwards, something changed- may be the stars started aligning right or may be Sallu Bhai was aligning everyone, Katrina started to get more and more offers.
Then started the combination with Akki and Salman was of course there to have her in his films. Yesr 2007, Katz delivered hit after hit and 3 years later, in the last year of this decade, Katrina gives a power packed performance in Rajneeti followed by one of the most erotic numbers of all time (Sheela ki Jawani) in Tees Maar Khan.
Now that everything is going so well for her, may be this is the time she’s got the best chance to win the Black Lady for her performance in Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti . Although, she’s got a tough competition from Ash and Vidya.
Good luck Katz!
Gauri Attends Sohail’s Birthday Bash
We know that both the superstars have not been on talking terms for so long now (since 2002 I suppose). But, the diplomatic relationship between the two seems to be alright (the reason why Sallu appeared in Om Shanti Om).
And now, it looks like even Gauri Khan is trying to patch up the relationship between the two. Well, don’t know if it was a diplomatic mission, but Gauri was at the birthday bash of Sohail Khan on Malaika’s invitation.
Gauri and Malaika (Arbaaz Khan’s wife) are good friends, the reason why the former decided to show up. And guess, what? The party went on smoothly with no issues whatsoever from Salman’s side.
Looks like this diplomatic mission could work! Fingers crossed.
Awards Follow Rewards for Dabanng
Chulbul Pandey aka Salmak Khan’s Dabanng took the country by a bang. It stood out to be the second biggest grosser of the year 2010 and stands third on the all time list as far as collections are concerned.
Now that all the rewards have been reaped, its time for the awards season now. At the first awards ceremony of this season “Big Star Entertainment Awards” held in Mumbai yesterday, the film walked away with five fearless awards.
The following are the categories-
Best Actor – Salman Khan
Best Director – Abhinav Singh Kashyap
Best Entertaining Song – Munni Badnaam Hui
Best Male Singer – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Tere Mast Mast Do Nain) and
Best Film.
Well, that’s a start! With no huge competition this year from any other star, Salman seems to have one hand on the beautiful statuette of the Filmfare already.
P.S. The awards function is going to be aired on the New Year’s Eve.
