Salman and Katrina – The Irish Spree
Before you jump to any conclusions and start wondering if Salman and Katrina are back together again, let me tell you there relationship as such is over. They are of course back together on-screen for Yash Raj Films’ next with Salman, which is as you all know, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’. The shooting for Ek Tha Tiger has kicked off in Ireland and Salman and Katrina are taking part in the shoot as thorough professionals.
Our Sallu Bhai though is still battling with a little pain from his facial nerve surgery though. Yet he seems to be giving his best for the film’s shoot that is right now taking place in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
On sets, both Katrina and Salman are indeed sharing a cordial relationship without letting their break-up affect either the movie or their persona. In fact, they seem to be having quite a jolly good time on the sets. It should be fun to watch the duo on-screen, come June 2012.
Aamir’s Next – ‘Dhuan’?
It’s been nearly two years, and we have not seen our perfectionist star Aamir Khan on-screen after his outstanding performance as ‘Rancho’ in the critically and commercially super-duper successful 3 idiots. But, we do know Aamir is right now filming for a cop flick with Reema Katgi who previously made ‘Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.’ And if sources are to be believed, this cop flick, in which Aamir will be sporting a moustache as well, has been titled ‘Dhuan’.
Aamir is planning to soon launch the first look of the film, and following in his good friend’s Salman’s path, Aamir wants a digital poster to be launched for Dhuan just like Ek Tha Tiger. Aamir Khan was so impressed with the idea of a digital poster from Yash Raj Films that he has asked the creative team of Dhuan to come up with a digital poster for his film as well. Aamir would be discussing the look of the poster with his creative team soon.
‘Dhuan’ is slated for release in early 2012.
Ek Tha Tiger Rushes Housefull 2
Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is supposed to release on the 1st of June, and so was Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 2. Yes, it was supposed to; but not anymore. In order to avoid clashing with the Superstar’s film, Sajid Nadiadwala has preponed the release of his film to April 5th, which is 8 weeks earlier to the previous release date. The producer, took an instantaneous decision on Tuesday and decided against clashing with our Sallu ‘Tiger’ Bhai.
This would mean that the shooting pace and the post production of the movie have to pick up rapid pace in order to meet the new release date. You might be wondering as to why prepone the release by 8 weeks and not 3 or 4 weeks. But there is another big release in May, which is Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Agent Vinod’ and Sajid does not want his film to clash with that biggie either.
Well, who would want to clash with Salman, especially considering the form that he is in at the moment. Aye!
This Friday’s Half-Dozen Clash
Wondering what the half-dozen clash is all about tomorrow? Movie goers are sure to be spoilt for choice tomorrow at the Box Office, as this Friday, we are going to see the release of 6 new films. Yes, 6 new films coming out on the same day, 30 September 2011. Although the audiences wouldn’t mind choosing from six different films, the scenario doesn’t look too good for the ‘indutsrywalas’. Not that Bollywood has not had a good year but, 6 films seeing a same day release is definitely not a happy scenario.
Well, let us look at the six films that are coming out tomorrow. ‘Force’, ‘Hum Tum Shabana’, Sahib Biwi aur Gangster’, ‘Tere Mere Phere’, ‘Chargesheet’ and ‘Na Jaane Kabse’. Amongst the six, the first three are the most prominent ones while the next three are small films. Well, which one are you looking forward to watching over the weekend fellas?
Aamir, Sharman, Raju Hirani = ‘Pee Kay’
Raj Kumar Hirani after the astounding success of ’3 idiots’ has not made a movie still, which is actually quite surprising given what 3 idiots actually did at the B.O and at all award functions. But we know the perfectionist that Raju is, and he would not settle for anything less than perfect. Ditto is the case with Aamir, and these two perfectionists are once again going to join hands together for Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions’ ‘Pee Kay’. Sharman Joshi is also going to get a major role in the movie alongside Aamir.
Although the film is going to hit the floors in mid 2012, while Aamir finishes his projects with Reema Katgi and Dhoom 3. Raju in the meantime is going to go ahead and wield the megaphone for the much anticipated 3rd film of the Munnabhai franchise – ‘Munna Bhai Chale Amerika’.
Going by the title, it wouldn’t be wrong to guess that ‘Pee’ and ‘Kay’ could be the names of the two male leads of the movie. What say you guys?
‘Rockstar’ Music Out Tomorrow
Rockstar – This has got to probably the most anticipated album of the year, given the fact that the ‘music maestro’ and double Oscar, double Grammy winner A.R. Rahman is doing a film belonging to the musical genre, probably the first one after Taal, which was also way back in 1999. The previews of the songs that have been aired are already rocking the charts, and it wouldn’t be superficial to claim that the ‘music genius’ has come up with 13 wonderful numbers for the Rockstar album, if not 14.
Yes, the track listing of Rockstar was out last week, and if anything to go by it, this album is going to be a musical treat for not only the Mozart of Madras’ fans but to all music lovers. No wonder, considering the importance of the script that Imtiaz Ali had prepared, he roped in ARR and not his usual composer Pritam for this film. Get ready guys, AR’s back with an album after an year and going by the promos, we are sure in for a chartbuster.
SRK vs Tom Cruise Yet Again
Wondering, how our ‘Baadshah’ Khan can compete against Tom Cruise? Well, spare a moment fellas! Agreed that Hollywood is a much bigger force to reckon with when compared to our Bollywood but, the popularity of our Shahrukh ‘King’ Khan is so immense that he can give Tom Cruise a run for his money.
Let us wind the clocks back four years. If you can remember, Shahrukh’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ and Tom Cruise’s ‘Lions for Lambs’ were out during the same week. Believe it or not, our Baadshah’s OSO made 19 million dollars worldwide in its first weekend while the Hollywood Super Star’s movie only made 10.3 million dollars. That was when SRK’s true potential as a global phenomenon was reckoned with by the World Media.
Guess what, come December, Shahrukh’s Don-2 is going head to head with Tom Cruise’s fourth outing as Ethan Hunt, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Given the fact that Don-2 is also seeing a 3-D release, it is sure to attract the audience’s eye worldwide. Reckon Tom Cruise should at least be prepared to take a dent in his film’s openings given our King Khan’s global popularity and following.
Will Ra.One Feature Robot?
Ever wondered how it would be if Batman and Spider-Man starred in the same film? What would happen if we get to see two super heroes in the same film? Well, that’s a tough proposition to deal with as far as a film is concerned? But how about getting to see the biggest two Super Stars of Indian cinema alongside each other sharing the screen space. Wouldn’t it just be a visual treat? Wondering who the biggest Super Stars are – Rajnikanth and Shah Rukh Khan.
Apparently, the ‘Baadshah of Bollywood’ wants to rope in Super Star Rajnikanth to play a cameo in his much hyped and much awaited Superhero flick Ra.One. There’s a particular fight sequence during which Rajni would have to make an appearance and SRK is fingers crossed about Rajni doing the cameo for him. Rajni is right now ailing from a health ailment due to which he may not be able to oblige the Baadshah’s request. But, wouldn’t it be great to watch the Robot assist G.One in Ra.One?
Fans would get really lucky to watch both these Super Stars in the much awaited movie of the year! Fingers crossed along with SRK fellas.
Bodyguard Breaks Dabanng’s Record
It just can’t get any better for our ‘Sallu Bhai’. Post Wanted, Salman has been on a never before career high delivering 4 successive, not just hits but blockbusters to date. While Wanted saw the return of Salman to form, Dabanng just established the massive image of this fearless star and Ready raked in the all the required moolah to make the producers of the film only ‘happy-happier and happiest’. If that was not enough for 2011, Salman arrived on Eid with his latest offering Bodyguard,which according to latest reports has broken the records of Dabanng as far as collections are concerned.
While the exact figure is yet to be known, Bodyguard apparently has surpassed the 140 crore mark that was set by Dabanng last year thanks to the 9 crore collection in its third week. This makes Bodyguard the second highest grosser in the history of Bollywood, with the first, of course as you all know being ’3 idiots’.
Now, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabanng-2 and Sher Khan (in 3-D) are only just going to get bigger and better. Keep it coming Sallu Bhai, and wish you a speedy recovery.
Yet Another Bollywood Icon Passes Away
It has not even been a week that we were bereaved of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, father of Saif and Soha and the husband of yesteryear actress Sharmila Tagore. Now, we have to share the sad news that Surinder Kapoor, father of Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor passed away on the 24th at his residence in Andheri. Surinder Kapoor, who was 86, met his demise after suffering a massive cardiac arrest.
Surinder Kapoor started off his career as an assistant director to K.Asif and he also was the assistant director of the legendary film Mughl-E-Azam. He became a producer in 1965 and since produced several films, the notable ones among them being Woh Saat Din, Judaai, Pukar and No Entry.
BollywoodCelebden pays tribute to the icon and offers its condolences to the Kapoors.
Katrina in Yet Another Yash Raj Flick
There’s no stopping Katrina Kaif nowadays. The London born ‘bony lass’ has been enjoying a rollicking Bollywood ride for the past four years now, and it looks like she is going to have it her way for some more years to come. She’s been bagging some juicy offers of late, and it seems like she is now Yash Raj Films’ most sought after lead lady.
Katrina’s first film under this prestigious production house was New York with John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh which fared well at the B.O and then it was this year’s Mere Brother ki Dulhan which is having a rather good time as far as the collections have to go by. Then, there is Ek Tha Tiger in the making follwed by Yash Chopra’s directorial with Shahrukh Khan which is going to hit the floors sometime in 2012.
If all this was not enough, Katrina has now bagged a role in the upcoming sequel of the prestigious Dhoom franchise, and will be paired opposite Aamir Khan who is going to play the bad guy after John Abraham’s and Hrithik’s stint in the previous two films.
Looks like there’s no stopping Kats!
What’s Your Take on Mausam?
Well, the wait was over and Pankaj Kapoor’s directorial debut film, with his son Shahid Kapoor in the lead has finally hit the screens? Judging by the overall critical reviews, one would have to say that Mausam has been recieved pretty badly by most critics with the rating being a mere 2/5 by many. So, is the “timeless love story” a mere time waste or can it be watched for the performances of its lead pair and some good music?
What’s your say fellas?
