Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
CHAL CHALEIN(The Story)
Mithun Chakraborty plays their lawyer. It becomes a national issue overnight.arents get annoyed with this movement. Anoop Soni represents the parents at court. Government selects Nandita Prakash (Shilpa Shukla) as their lawyer. Chief justice of India Justice Bharat Kumar (Mukesh Khanna) is appointed as...
The 1980s co-stars will be seen in 'Chal Chalein'
The 1980s co-stars will be seen in 'Chal Chalein'
Mithun with Mukesh Khanna and Kanwaljeet Singh on the sets of "Chal Chalein"
picture: Viral Bhayani
Mithun Chakraborty, the original disco king of Bollywood, will be seen sharing screen space with his 1980s co-star Rati Agnihotri in "Chal Chalein". But they won't be seen as sweethearts.
Mithun, who acted with Rati in films like "Shaukeen", "Pasand Apni Apni" and the super-hit "Boxer", among others, will prosecute her in the movie.
"Mithunda and Ratiji are not paired together," said the director of the film Ujjwal Singh who makes his directorial debut with the social drama. "While, Mithunda plays a lawyer, Ratiji plays an introvert housewife from Bihar," Singh told IANS.
Mithun will prosecute Rati and her husband in a case filed against them.
"It is the story of eight students, who find themselves in extreme anxiety because of their parent's constant pressure to excel in their academic career.
"One of them is unable to withstand the pressure and commits suicide. All the seven friends decide to file a case against their dead friend's parents and government.
"The parents of the child who commits suicide are played by Rati and Kanwaljeet Singh, while Mithun plays the children's lawyer. The whole case takes the shape of a national issue and generates a lot of public opinion," said Singh.
One of the defence lawyers is played by "Chak De! India" girl Shilpa Shukla and Mukesh Khanna will be seen as chief justice.
The music maestro from south India Illayraja has scored the music of the film.
The film, that has just concluded its shoot, is in its editing stage and expected to hit the marquee sometime in September, Singh said.
Indo-Asian News Service
Chal Chalein Himachal (Lets go to Himachal)
After having a hard time at work, a break is very important. Not only does it help unwind, it also gives exposure to other parts of the country. We also took a similar break, from the heat of Delhi to the cool weather of Himachal.
Manali-Abode of Manu (Manu, who recreated the human) in Himachal Pradesh, India. This town also has a way to Ladakh via Rohtang Pass. It’s a peaceful place famous for apple orchard and woolen shawls and nice cool excursions.
We started our journey from New Delhi National Highway -21 via Panipat, Chandigarh and Kullu. Taking a Volvo bus has advantages as you could relax in the night, and you would be somewhere in Himachal when you wake up the next morning for having a cup of hot tea. You will reach the city shortly thereafter.
We reached Manali at 11am and after check-in to our hotel (Manali heights, which we found very good) took brunch and cab to see city attractions.
The local attractions, namely Club house, Tibetan Monasteries are just ok type. It is advisable to carry an extra pair of cloth, if you plan to go to Vashisht Hot water springs. Hadimba temple is nice specially for taking a walk around. It is apparently also famous amongst film-makers and we also witnessed shooting of a film when we were there. Manu temple in old Manali is also worth a check-out, to see old homes and walk down on narrow lanes.
This place and its surroundings have loads to offer in terms of activities like para-gliding and skiing. Solang valley is a must-visit place, do indulge in paragliding other than good sightseeing. And if you are on a long trip, just keep half day time solely for this so that you can do this from greater heights (3-4 hours activity in total).
The road to Rohtang pass has lots of Nallas (or waterfalls) and you will like to stop there while driving on the broken narrow roads. Once you reach the destination, you can take a walk around, climb the snowy mountains or do skiing. Ginger tea and noodles is a good way to relax after a tiring walk. This place has small local shops for all these. Just beware of Kesar (saffron) and Kasturi seller, who will go all out to con you.
When we visited, snow was there but not enough to really excite you (particularly if you have seen snow before). But it was more of wholesome experience, the journey that made it interesting.
On the way back, some dynamites were kept to clean up the road and our cab stopped right before that, so that way it was bit real adventurous. While coming down, we stopped at Mandi (which is a small village) and saw sunset.
And yes, before I forget to mention, I must advise you on keeping one day just to explore market and have lazy lunch at Johnson café or Casa Vella café. Both these places are highly recommended to have good food.
Point to keep in mind- don’t buy Chingu (kind of quilt but it is all a fraud) though the locals have pretty interesting story about the same, don’t buy saffron (you can’t get 15gm for Rs. 100 anyway).
Carry enough cash- there are just 2-3 ATMs and they hardly work.
Wake up early- go for walk, have nice food with tea/coffee, do activities- there are many options (trekking, rafting, paragliding, skiing etc)
And yes, don’t forget to carry woolen clothes. It’s cold there in any season.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Rani Mukherjee
Rani and Rakhi together
What’s this odd connection between Rani Mukherji and Rakhi Sawant. Any guess? Rani Mukherjee set to dance an item number with Rakhi Sawant now. Both the girls are busy preparing for their dance number together in Yash Raj Film’s Dil Bole Hadippa!.
The item number, titled ‘Bhangra bistar’ is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Alisha Chinai. These singers are considered by YRF as their lucky mascots for giving them ‘Dhoom machale’ in Dhoom and ‘Kajrare’ in Bunty Aur Babli.
Yash Raj’s two biggest hits in recent times have been the Dhoom films and Bunty Aur Babli. So the banner insisted on them singing ‘Bhangra bistar’ as they want to make the song a sure-fire hit. The song is a rumbustious Punjabi track composed by Pritam.
Apparently, Rani Mukherjee spent weeks getting into shape before they began rehearsing for the song. Rani took it as a challenge to match steps with Bollywood’s original item girl.
Rani Mukherjee is dressed like a man for the major part of the film, the idea was to get Rani to do that one sizzling feminine number to balance the gender bender. Just like Saira Banu did a ‘Thoda sa thehro’ in Victoria No. 203 where as was dressed as man, Rani has ‘Bhangra bistar’ in Dil Bole Hadippa!.
Rakhi woos Rani in Hadippa
It is a well-known fact that Rani impersonates a boy (sardar) in her upcoming film Hadippa. The film also stars Shahid Kapur and is directed by Anurag Singh.
Rakhi Sawant, who is well-known for her sizzling item numbers, has done an item-number or the film wherein she woos Rani. The song has a comic twist for Yash Raj’s forthcoming film, Hadippa. The number with a comic undertone was shot at Yash Raj Studios recently.
Unaware of Rani’s reality, Rakhi falls in love with Rani and expresses her love unabashedly through the song.
The song evokes laughter what with Rakhi wanting to get closer to Rani, (who is dressed as a boy) and a horrified Rani running away from her. In fact, after the shot, Rakhi would often end up teasing Rani about it and both would have a good laugh.”
A source close to the production unit said, “Rakhi has performed an item number with a difference. Unlike her earlier item numbers, which invariably have a seductive undertone, this number has a comic one.”Rakhi’s spokesperson confirmed the news and said, “Yes it is true that Rakhi has shot such a song for Haddipa but I cannot divulge any other details.”
This one is to watch!!!
Bhavikk’s prediction for Rani
By mathurneha
Noted astro-numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi predicts what’s in store for the talented actress Rani Mukherjee in days to come.
According to Bhavikk Rani was born on 21st March, 1978 which makes her a Number 3 (Jupiter) person in numerology. Rani is an Arien (ruler Mars–Number 9) and her destiny number adds up to Number 4 (Rahu). Technically, Rani is also a cusp between Aries and Pisces, hence Rani Mukherjee will get the vibrations of this sign as well which is primarily ruled by No.3 (Jupiter).
Rani will be entering her 32nd (3 + 2 = 5) year now which is one of her weakest numbers. Bhavikk predicted that 2009 is once again a tough year for Rani like last year. Sangghvi added that Rani’s next release, Yashraj Films tentatively titled Hidappa adds up to Number 28, which signifies struggle and failure. Neither the film nor her performance will help to bring success in her career.
On a positive note, Bhavikk said that the time after March 2010 is very good for Rani to settle down. If Rani spell her name as Rani Mukherjee than it would vibrate on an auspicious number and it will help her with her personal life in terms of selecting the right life Partner. As for Aditya Chopra is concerned, her ‘jodi’ with him is a good one but at the same time could be a bit of ego clashes. Sangghvi also suggested that Rani should give it a serious thought if there is anything taking place between the two.
A word of caution from Bhavikk to Rani – This year she should stay away from much public glare to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary controversy.
Rani – A Mentor to Sherlyn Chopra!
In a profession that witnesses ugly cat fights due to cut throat competition, Rani Mukherjee has taken the first step of complimenting a co-artist for her performance. She surprised Sherlyn Chopra, who has a major role to play in the yet untitled Yash Raj Films production, by not just lending her tips on how to face the camera but also by being her friend as well as a mentor, a good combination indeed.
The incident happened recently at BPCL Sports Club where the film, which stars Shahid Kapoor as the male lead, was being shot. Rani was in a particularly happy mood and showered praises on the girl who has not signed any other project than this Yash Raj film and is riding her luck on this single film.
She went ahead and called Sherlyn as a younger version of Hollywood legend Sophia Lauren. Since few years back, Bipasha Basu was compared
with Sophia Lauren, Sherlyn was naturally ecstatic.
The 1934 born Sophia Loren is an Academy Award-winning Italian film actress. She is widely considered to be the most popular Italian actress of her time and is also famous for being a major international
sex symbol.
Sabyasachi to design Rani’s wedding dress!!!!!!!!!
If the latest rumors in Bollywood are to be believed he moment has finally arrived for Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukherjee.
The Yash Raj scion, who was staying at a suburban five-star hotel for a long time due to differences with his parents is back in his parent’s home but on one condition that they don’t interfere in his personal life (read Rani Mukherjee)
The entire problem started with Yash and Pamela Chopra’s disapproval for Rani as they didn’t want their son to break-up with his wife Payal. The DDLJ director, however, didn’t give in to their demands… and is still dating the queen bee.
He apparently wanted Payal to move out of the house before he returned home. Though Pam still does not like Rani much, she has had to bend because she could not stay away from her son.
But what about “poor” Payal? Hearsay is she gets a settlement, worth more than Rs 20 crore, besides a plush spacious in Juhu, close to Sanjana Kapoor’s Prithvi theatre.
With everything else falling in place, Adi is finally filing for a divorce. His married life of five-odd years is headed nowhere, they have told the family court in Bandra. The mandatory six-month cooling-off period required after filing a mutual consent divorce petition will get over this May for the producer.
It took three joint meetings with their lawyer for the two to set their divorce process in motion.
Their lawyer advised them and they agreed not to mention the terms of settlement in the court documents, opting instead for an out-of-court arrangement.
We further hear that Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra are set to marry on February 10, 2008 at Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel in Jodhpur, following an as yet unacknowledged engagement ceremony in June.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel has been famous few months ago when English actress, fashion model Elizabeth Hurley tied knots with the Indian businessman Arun Nayar there.
Some reveal it as “It’s one of the most expensive place in India, but Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukherjee think it’s the perfect place to get away from the prying eyes of the media world.
It seems like the couple have booked the hotel in advance to make sure that everything is done in a very hushed manner. Only some close friends have the information about it. Of course, Rani’s family members know about it but it’s not sure about Aditya Chopra’s family.”
Earlier talking to press Rani vehemently denied that she was engaged to Aditya.
At the launch of Raga Crystals range of women’s watches, when Rani was quizzed on rumors of marriage to Aditya Chopra, she sarcastically responded.
“You might not know but I have five children also. Go find them and I will reward you,” Rani said.
So as of now we still are on hearsay but it definitely seems that matters are heating up on the personal front for Rani Mukherjee.
After Katrina in Slice and Rani’s much seen endoresement of Munch , we will now see Rani endorsing Margo.
Henkel India chooses Rani Mukherjee as a brand ambassador for their Beauty product Soap Margo. Margo has a strong platform in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.
It is perhaps for the first time that Margo is going in for a Celebrity Endorsement.
So here’s to seeing much more of our Bollywood stars on the small screen and bill boards endorsing daily use products!!!
After the last of her ” Prostitute Trilogy” as Rani affectionately calls her role in Sawariya her forthcoming film is a fantasy family drama directed by Kunal Kohli. It requires her to do dangerous sequences flying in the air as an angel.
The film reportedly inspired by the classic drama Mary Poppins (1964) requires Rani’s character to play a nanny with magical powers who looks after the kids of Saif Ali Khan’s character, a business executive.
In it, Mary Poppins ,played by Julie Andrews, is a super-nanny who looks after the kids of a cold banker. She flies in with her umbrella whenever the children are in distress and proceeds to set things right for them using her extraordinary magical powers, before flying off again.
It was the flying around that she had to do as an angel that forced Rani to grapple with wires, harnesses and pulleys, equipment you would expect Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar to be more comfortable with.
“Rani underwent many rehearsals and trials for the stunt scenes. We shot on many outdoor locations in Mumbai, at Film City and inside the Yash Raj studios. At every place, we took utmost precaution. It could have been very dangerous if Rani had slipped. Thankfully, she pulled it off without retakes,” said Kohli .
Another challenge for Rani was that she had to wear the same delicate angel ensemble, designed by Manish Malhotra, throughout the film.
Amisha Patel, also in the film, faced her own challenges. She had to learn Scuba diving for underwater sequences between her and Saif, presumably the masala part of the film
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Rani Mukherjee is all set to do a moral about-turn.
After playing three different kinds of prostitutes in The Rising, Laga Chunari… and Saawariya Rani Mukherjee is set for a U-turn.
In her new under-production Yashraj film directed by Kunal Kohli Rani plays an angel who descends down to look after business-executive Saif Ali Khan’s children
Rani is all smiles about this role reversal. “You can call it my prostitute trilogy. I hope people will remember my three different portrayals of the Fallen Woman with affection.” Says Rani with her trademark smile.
Some of her critics have sniggered at Rani’s back-to-back roles as a prostitute in Laga Chunari Mein Daag and Saawariya.
Rani ,however, is unfazed. “What’s the big deal? An actor’s job is to play a variety of challenging roles. And I don’t think anyone has the right to question any actor for his choice of parts.”
How does it feel to be playing an angel?
“I can’t be happy doing just good-women or bad-women roles. Luckily for me I got to experiment”, says the actress who has always taken grave risks with her career.
“Right now I’m not allowed to talk about Kunal’s film. But yes, any opportunity to surprise yourself and the audience is welcome,” says Rani.
For now Rani is happy playing the angel in Kohli’s film. She’s currently shooting for the film with Saif Ali Khan in Bangkok.
Hit pair Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerjee will set the screen on fire once again in a Kunal Kohli-directed film. However, despite the film having started production a month ago, chhote nawab Saif has just started to make his presence felt on the sets.
Wondering why?
“This yet-to-be-titled flick brings the Hum Tum team Saif, Rani and Kunal together. But Saif was not involved in a single shot in the initial days ‘coz of his changed appearance for another Yash Raj film he was shooting for viz Tashan.
In Tashan, he wears an unusual hairstyle with long sideburns and a double barrel moustache. He can’t alter this look for the Kunal Kohli film and get back to his Tashan look in a matter of days. So the makers had planned both the films in such a way that the schedules don’t clash and disturb continuity,” an insider revealed.
Now that Tashan is over, Chote Nawab is busy catching up on the shooting schedule for the new movie.
So now Rani’s Career and Personal Life are both on a High!!!
Way to go Rani….way to go!
It is one of the most awaited weddings of Bollywood …..But even before the marriage vows have been exchanged the duo have run into troubled waters!!! If our sources are to be believed then, Rani and Adi marriage plans are in big trouble thanks to our renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla! Daruwalla who has great experience on his side, has predicted that Rani and Adi match is not auspicious.
He says that as Rani and Adi are both born on the same star date 21st they share the same wave length, but accordingly to Mr. Daruwalla the relationship will only flourish if they remain friends. The astrologer also warns that if Rani and Adi ever plan to marry then, they will suffer huge losses.
Adi’s parents Yash and Pam have heard Bejan’s prediction and hence, they have not been cheering the Rani-Adi jodi.
Rani began her career with a movie titled ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ and she sure hopes that at this stage ‘Dilwale’ Adi takes the ‘Dulhaniya’ Rani away.
Moreover, for the shooting of a particular sequence, even though Rani Mukherjee was not required, she still hung around to see the way Sherlyn approached her scene. Informs a source, “Sherlyn didn’t have
any clue that Rani was watching her on the monitor, especially for her close up shots. She was engrossed in her performance and was later told by one of the production unit members that Rani was very
interested in knowing how she was delivering.”
The ‘bindaas’ and ‘outrageous’ young woman is happy that she was oblivious of Rani’s presence on the sets.
Rani was watching Sherlyn’s close up shots with keen interest as she is apparently quite fond of her never ending desire to learn the nuances of the art of portraying emotions. In fact, Rani also gave her tips on how to face the camera and explained to her how important it is to know technical details of the varied camera lenses.
Sherlyn was glad that Rani was spending so much of quality time in discussing technical nuances with her.
Rani has been around for so long. She is a reigning star and for someone like her to spend time with her says volumes about her humbleness and professionalism.
Rani Mukherjee’s first entry into mainstream Hindi cinema was in 1997, with Salim Akhtar’s film Raja ki Aayegi Baraat. But she had her first brush with commercial success with the romantic flick Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), directed by Karan Johar. In this film she worked with Shah Rukh Khan and her cousin Kajol. Her performance in this film as the London bred Tina Malhotra was highly acclaimed and she came to the spotlight.
Her career in Bollywood also includes the following films: Mehndi (1998), Ghulam (1998), Hello Brother (1999), Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000), Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000), Bichhoo (2000), Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000), Hey Ram (2000), Badal (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001), Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001), Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002), Saathiya (2002), Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002), Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002), LOC: Kargil (2003), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Chori Chori (2003, Rani’s first comic role), Calcutta Mail (2003), Chalte Chalte (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Hum Tum (2004), Yuva (2004, for which she earned rave critical reviews by essaying the role of a Bengali housewife), Black (2005), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Paheli (2005), The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), Baabul (2006), Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007) and Saawariya (2007). She also made special appearances in the films Mann (1999) and Om Shanti Om (2007).
She has played diverse characters in these films, many of which are superhits. With the film Mujhse Dosti Karoge! Rani Mukherjee made her first entry into India’s biggest production house: Yash Raj films. In the film Veer-Zaara she proved her immense talent as an actor and earned a lot of praise. Here she plays the role of Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer who takes it upon herself to give justice to and unite two lovers, Veer Pratap Singh (an Indian officer, played by Shah Rukh Khan) and Zaara Hayat Khan (a Pakistani woman, played by Preity Zinta). But her best performance till date is undoubtedly in the movie Black, directed by Sanjay Leela Bansali. In this movie, she essays the role of the deaf and blind Michelle Mc Nelly with great perfection.
Rani won her first Filmfare award in 1998 for the Best Supporting Actress (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai). Subsequent filmfare awards include Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance (2002, Saathiya), Filmfare Best Actress Award (2004, Hum Tum), Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (2004, Yuva), Filmfare Best Actress Award (2005, Black) and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance (2005, Black). She is the sole actress to win both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Filmfare awards in the same year. She also bagged the IIFA best actress awards (2004, 2006), IIFA best supporting actress award (2004), Zee Cine best actress awards (2004, 2005), Screen awards (2004, 2005) and Apsara best actress award (2005).
This Bollywood diva has also involved herself in many charitable programmes. She visited Rajasthan along with the NDTV team in 2004 to encourage the jawans. Moreover, she performed at the HELP! Telethon Concert organised in 2005 to assist the Tsunami victims. An integral part of the the Temptations 2005 show, the actress helped in collection of funds for NCPEDP, a charitable group. Again, she donated her prize money in Kaun Banega Crorepati show to the Holy Family Hospital.
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