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With the success of Ghajini, the whole nation is chanting that Aamir is the best, meanwhile nephew Imran Khan is happy proclaiming that his Mamu is the best.

He says, “I think maamu [Aamir Khan] has done it yet again. He has given such a big hit, I guess it’s the biggest hit in the industry, there is nothing left to say about it. It is very clear he the best actor and the biggest star of the country.”

However unlike his Mamu, Imran is open to award functions and says, “I already got one award on Sabse Favourite Kaun. Actually, Aamir maamu ka zaara panga hai award functionwalo ke saath so I thought mujhe koi awards nahin milenge; but I got one. I will definitely attend award functions if they call me and if I’m free.”

Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan are rivals since ages now and whenever we ask them if they’d do a film with each other they give very diplomatic answers and get away. But the time has come – they are starring in the same movie.

Yes the movie is Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut Luck By Chance which stars Farhan Akhtar and Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead roles. Hrithik also plays an important role in the film. And just as we expect sparks to fly when Shahrukh and Aamir have a face off on screen. Zoya breaks our heart saying,

“They both are playing cameos and both are far apart. One has a scene with Farhan and the other has a scene with Konkana,” says Zoya Akhtar.

Huh! Luck On Purpose!

Akshay Kumar did not accept the Star Screen Award Trophy for the best actor in the popular category because he thought Aamir Khan deserved it for what he had done in Ghajini.

He said, “I watched Ghajini and then I watched Singh is Kinng again and I couldn’t help comparing our work. What Aamir does for his movies is an example of sheer passion and dedication. This award is for you mate. You deserve it.”

Aamir Khan when he heard of it really thanked Akshay saying,

“It’s really generous of him. I really want to thank him for that.”

On being asked why he dislikes Award functions, Aamir said,

“I really enjoy award functions specially the ones I don’t go to because so many funny things happen there and I always miss it.”

Indeed!

Lok Sabha elections are coming soon and Aamir Khan is hoping that Indian political parties bring a positive change to the India by fielding some dynamic, intelligent yet honest politicians for the elections.

“I think public sentiment is that we are looking for leaders to be positive and progressive and take us forward and we would like to believe that you would do that and you can do that,” Aamir said at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2008 award ceremony here Wednesday.

“The reason I am saying this is because the general elections are round the corner and I, as a common citizen of the country, expect and hope that the major political parties field the candidates who are clean, intelligent and really deserving of our votes. I am really looking forward to that in all humility,” he added.

Accepting the award, Aamir said: “I am really grateful for the faith everyone has shown in my films. It has been really encouraging. I have to say that whatever I have achieved today is the result of the kind of support and collective input of my entire team of every film that I have been a part of.”

Congrats Aamir… You deserve it man!

Aamir Khan’s magnum opus Ghajini who took the nation by storm by earning a record 200 crore even when the world’s economy is down in dumps is incredible. Ghajini is now on its way to break the box office records of all the highest Bollywood grossers – Shahrukh Khan starring DDLJ and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. By the end of its run Ghajini would surely end up becoming the biggest domestic earner ever leaving behind DDLJ.

“Ghajini has earned Rs 2 billion ($41 million) in less than 2 weeks from its release. The film has grossed Rs 1.62 million in domestic markets and Rs 390 million have come from overseas markets till end of second week. The film is still running to packed houses and may cross more milestones.Ghajini, a film that introduced Asin to Hindi cinema opposite superstar Aamir, was released with 1,200 prints in the domestic market and in a lot of small towns where films are not often released in the first week. In the overseas market, it is now second only to Karan Johar’s hit film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham which collected Rs 440 million. If and when it beats KKKG, it would become all time biggest grosser in the history of Indian Cinema,” reports a source.

What do you think? Will Ghajini break K3Gs record overseas? Will Ghajini beat DDLJ’s box office collections on the domestic front?

Ghajini has become India’s biggest hit by making 200 crores in a matter of 15 days only. The elated crew of Ghajini got together again to celebrate the grand success of the film.

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Aamir Khan starrer Ghajini is all set to become India’s first film to touch the 100 crore mark. The film is all set to break Singh is Kinng’s opening record of 44 crores by collections estimated to 65 crores. Ghajini broke advanced booking records already and now trade pundits believe Ghajini will comfortable touch the 100 crore milestone till the release of superstar Akshay Kumar’s Chandni Chowk To China on 16th January. Since there are two more weeks to go for the release of Chandni Chowk To China, Ghajini is expected to make another 40 crores and more. Even if it doesn’t it will still touch the 100 crore mark before the film’s run comes to an end.

Aamir Khan has proved to the world that HE is definitely the Brand No. 1 in India.

Ghajini is a remake of a Tamil film with the same name. Aamir’s role in the Tamil Ghajini was played by actor Surya and Surya is mighty impressed after seeing the Hindi Ghajini. He thinks that the Hindi version is way better than the Tamil one.

This is what he had to say:

“Every remake — or even a retake — is tough. It will never be the same again if a remake is made. It also offers the chance to better the original. That is why I always believed Ghajini’s Hindi adaptation would be better than the Tamil version.

My hindsight was proved right when I finally watched the Aamir Khan-starrer Ghajini in Chennai. Needless to say, it is much better than the Tamil version. Comparisons are inevitable, especially when it was remade by Murugadoss himself.

Finally, about Aamir Khan. In a nutshell, I would say he did a fantastic job. Having said that, I don’t even try a comparison with him. He is like a professor to me, and I am just a mere student. A student can never compare himself with his guru. The last two years or so has been a learning experience for me. When he said he never made a remake film in his career and he would do my role in Ghajini, I was humbled. As I said before on rediff.com, I am an Aamir Khan fan. I have been inspired by his Dil Chahta Hai “

Indeed!

Prestigious V. Shantaram awards named after legendary film maker V. Shantaram have some good news for Aamir Khan. His film Taare Zameen Par emerged a winner at the show.

Aamir’s lead actor of TZP Darsheel Safary won the Best Actor Award for the film. Aishwarya Rai received the Best Actress Award for Jodha Akbar.

The Awards confer three categories of awards to directors – Gold, Silver and Bronze to directors. Neeraj Pandey won Gold for his film A Wednesday, Aamir won Silver for Taare Zameen Par and Ashutosh Govariker won bronze for Jodhaa Akbar.

Neeraj Pandey beat Aamir Khan and bagged the Best Debut Director Award. Amol Gupte won the best writer award for TZP.

Farhan Akhtar won the Best Debut Actor Award for Rock On and Best Supporting Actor award went to Jimmy Shergill for his role in A Wednesday.

It has been a subdued Eid for Bollywood this year following the terror attacks on Mumbai last month. All the Muslim actors and actresses in Bollywood wore black bands in protest. They kept their Eid a low key affairs and abstained from lavish celebration and parties.

Salman Khan who hosts a big bash for his family and friends every Bakreid emersed himself in the shooting of his film Veer. Shahrukh and Aamir wore black bands as well but kept themselves busy with the promotion of their forthcoming films Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Ghajini.

Irrfan Khan joined the black band group and urged that Muslims should come together against terrorism. While veteran Naseeruddin Shah plainly wondered “Why are Indian Muslims perpetually required to prove their patriotism?”

Amongst the other actors who wore black bands were Farhan Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Zayed Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif. Other celebrities like Javed Akhtar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Abbas Tyrewala, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan etc also joined in.