Ayesha to write …
The young girl who stole every one’s hearts with her electrifying performance in BLACK is back in news ! Yes people, we’re talking about the powerhouse herself – miss Ayesha Kapoor ! The only soul in the Indian film industry to call Dr. Amitabh Bacchan just by his first name in front of thousands of the who’s who of the film fraternity …
In a recent interview with ‘THE HINDU’ she revealed that she still hasn’t thought of taking up acting as a profession . The young girl, who was just a few school plays old when she was chosen for her blind, deaf and mute role in the magnum opus, aspires to play with the pen instead of the camera ! So for all you know, her name might just appear in one of Bhansali’s next blockbusters as a writer …
John is a Rockstar
John is going the Viveik Oberoi way.Viveik had learnt to play the guitar for his role in “OMKARA”, and it is John’s turn now. John is taking guitar lessons from someone associated with the international band ‘Santana’.
John Abraham will appear in a totally new avatar for his forthcoming film “ROCKSTAR” directed by Imitiaz Ali (of SOCHA NA THA fame). John plays a singer-cum-guitarist in this film, that is slated to go on floors this October.According to reports, the film has some great music by A.R Rahman. It’s basically a love story. Ali cannot stop raving about the music while the vice-president of UTV feels that the film will be their “RANG DE BASANTI” for 2007 in terms of music.
Bollywood Actors in London Shops
Bollywood fans in London will be able to buy 12-inch dolls of famous actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra from the first of August.
They are the first four actors whose dolls are being launched in the market under the brand name ‘Bollywood Legends’ by toy manufacturer and distributor Spin Master Toys UK along with entrepreneur Shameen Jivraj, who had come up with the concept some four years back.
Shameen heads the ‘Shiny Doll’ development team as well as many other well-known children’s brands such as ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Teletubbies’.
She said, “I became intrigued by Bollywood a little while ago and was drawn into the movies with their mix of fun, fashion, music and dance. It’s such a magical and emotive arena and I wanted to create something that would allow the audiences to be able to take some of that magic home to treasure and enjoy in a unique and new way”.
It needs to be seen whether such stuff is launched in the Indian Market as well.
Omkara- A mix of passion and gangwar
“Omkara” is Vishal Bharadwaj’s bollywood version of the famous Shakespearan play “Othello”. It is the story of a jealous lover who is the leader of a gang of outlaws in India’s modern day political scenario.
The title character of Omkara, is played by Ajay Devgan, who chooses one of of his two companions as his chief advisor and the pride of the other, played by Saif Ali Khan, is hurt.Raging with envy, he hatches a plot to create misunderstandings between Omkara and his beautiful fiance, played by Kareena Kapoor.Omkara’s jealousy, lack of trust and blind obsession for his lover tears his world apart.
“Omkara” is keenly awaited by all, not just for its unusual storyline but the performance of its lead actors and their image makeovers.Their roles are a drastic departure from their traditional images.
The film marks Saif’s spoilt lover boy image change to that of a repellent political manipulator- with yellow stained teeth and a limp to perfect the character of Iago.Ajay Devgan plays the role of a jealous lover for the first time and Desdemona’s character is played by the talented Kareena Kapoor, who is better known for her glamourous roles.
Hrithik returns to Nepal in a Grand Way
‘Krrish’,the Hrithik Roshan starrer has become one of the recent blockbusters in Nepal, much against the ban imposed on him some years back.
Hrithik had earned the wrath of Nepalese people following a falsely reported remark about Nepal in an interview during the release of ‘Mission Kashmir’.
A local publication had misinterpreted him and since then his films were banned in the kingdom. But the people of Nepal have put history behind and are watching the movie in hordes.
According to recent reports, ‘Krrish’ has been running full house since its release last month. Bollywood’s very own Superman has conquered the tiny kingdom once again breaking all records in recent years.
Tanushree Dutta and Emraan Hashmi part ways
It will be first time for Tanushree doing a movie with a lead role that doesn’t star Emraan Hashmi! The movie is “Risk” by Vishram Sawant where she will be seen opposite the modern angry young man Randeep Hooda.
Tanushree Dutta previous movies include Aashiq Banaya Aapne where she was paired against Emraan Hashmi and Chocolate. Both the movies had moderate success at box office and the credit for this goes to Himesh Reshammiya and Pritam.
She was last seen in 36 China Town’ in which she had a song guest appearance ‘Jab Kabhi’. It will be great to watch the new cinematic experience of Tanushree and how she manages against Hooda.
