By now film followers are aware that MY NAME IS ANTHONY GONSALVES has Shahrukh Khan's 'Red Chillies Entertainment' as the Line Producers of the film.
However, by looking at the promos, one senses a special reason for Shahrukh to be a part of this project. That's because if one looks closely, the character of the film's lead protagonist Anthony Gonsalves (played by Nikhil Dwivedi) appears to be modeled on Shahrukh Khan from his early days.
Not just this, even the look, mannerisms and profile of Dwivedi have an uncanny resemblance to that of Shahrukh Khan. In the film, Nikhil plays the role of a young man who has dreams of becoming a superstar but is ridiculed by everyone due to his average looks, medium height and built. His dancing skills are questioned too and there are doubts if he was good enough to even play a hero's friend, let alone a hero.
Now if one gets into a comparison mode, even Shahrukh had similar traits in early stages of his career and it was only after a considerable stint in theater, TV serials and small roles in a couple of offbeat films that he got noticed.
Presented by Sahara One Motion Pictures, the film stars Amrita Rao as the leading lady along with Mithun Chakraborty, Mukesh Tiwari, Anupam Kher, Pawan Malhotra and Saurabh Shukla. Directed by E Niwas, the film would be releasing on 11th January.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Shahrukh Khan more popular than Tom Cruise
A year ago, Shahrukh Khan was asked how he felt about a report that 3.2 billion people knew him, while only 2.7 billion across the world knew Tom Cruise. Replying with his trademark humility, Khan pointed out that Cruise still made more money thanks to Hollywood's marketing and pricing power. "So there, we do fall short," he had said.
But, recent indications show that King Khan will have less room to complain in the years to come. Bollywood cash flow has just begun to build up in tandem with its effort to build global scale and reach. And last month, there was an opportunity to guage the current market appeal of both Khan and Cruise. Lions for Lambs, directed by Robert Redford and starring Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep released about the same time as Om Shanti Om (OSO), directed by Farah Khan and starring Shahrukh Khan and debutante Deepika Padukone. Cruise's movie, which had consumed $35 million in production, garnered $10.3 million in 45 markets on its opening weekend. Khan's movie, also his home production, grossed $19 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
But the most thumping show of the rising might of Indian films came Tamil Superstar Rajinikant's Sivaji, which collected between Rs 100-150 crore worldwide — the highest for any Indian film so far. While OSO and Sivaji are just like oases in a desert, they show that Indian movies have it in them to be global offerings.
Bollywood is sure to make a determined bid to narrow its revenue gap with Hollywood, experts say. Advances in digital technology have brought down the cost of prints — a big cost element — by as much as 90%. That has made it easier for Indian film producers to put out many more prints for distribution. So a movie like OSO is today able to release with a simultaneous print run of 1,400, of which 500 are digital.
One reason is the improving economies of scale. Multiplex cinemas are spreading across the nation, even in smaller towns. In fact, multiplex halls average Rs. 150 per movie. "With increased prints come more collections, especially in the Bombay circuit, Central Province and Central India," says Rajesh Mishra, chief operating officer, UFO Moviez, which has installed digital outfits in 903 cinemas across 23 states. Digital distribution has raised revenue per film. If the last year's big ticket films were sold in the range of Rs 4-6 crore to distributors for Bombay, the territory with the highest earnings, the tag has gone up to Rs 11 crore this year. This can only increase considering industry estimates that the reach of multiplexes is going to increase from 400 to 2,000 by 2011.
The spread of Internet and mobile phone usage, coupled with the Indians' everlasting passion for music, will ensure new media revenues grow for Bollywood. Digital music revenue is expected to touch Rs 3,601 crore by 2009, compared with Rs 450 crore in 2005, according to a PwC study. More and more firms are tapping this potential. For instance, Eros Entertainment derived 11% of its April-September total revenue from new-media opportunities.
But, recent indications show that King Khan will have less room to complain in the years to come. Bollywood cash flow has just begun to build up in tandem with its effort to build global scale and reach. And last month, there was an opportunity to guage the current market appeal of both Khan and Cruise. Lions for Lambs, directed by Robert Redford and starring Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep released about the same time as Om Shanti Om (OSO), directed by Farah Khan and starring Shahrukh Khan and debutante Deepika Padukone. Cruise's movie, which had consumed $35 million in production, garnered $10.3 million in 45 markets on its opening weekend. Khan's movie, also his home production, grossed $19 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
But the most thumping show of the rising might of Indian films came Tamil Superstar Rajinikant's Sivaji, which collected between Rs 100-150 crore worldwide — the highest for any Indian film so far. While OSO and Sivaji are just like oases in a desert, they show that Indian movies have it in them to be global offerings.
Bollywood is sure to make a determined bid to narrow its revenue gap with Hollywood, experts say. Advances in digital technology have brought down the cost of prints — a big cost element — by as much as 90%. That has made it easier for Indian film producers to put out many more prints for distribution. So a movie like OSO is today able to release with a simultaneous print run of 1,400, of which 500 are digital.
One reason is the improving economies of scale. Multiplex cinemas are spreading across the nation, even in smaller towns. In fact, multiplex halls average Rs. 150 per movie. "With increased prints come more collections, especially in the Bombay circuit, Central Province and Central India," says Rajesh Mishra, chief operating officer, UFO Moviez, which has installed digital outfits in 903 cinemas across 23 states. Digital distribution has raised revenue per film. If the last year's big ticket films were sold in the range of Rs 4-6 crore to distributors for Bombay, the territory with the highest earnings, the tag has gone up to Rs 11 crore this year. This can only increase considering industry estimates that the reach of multiplexes is going to increase from 400 to 2,000 by 2011.
The spread of Internet and mobile phone usage, coupled with the Indians' everlasting passion for music, will ensure new media revenues grow for Bollywood. Digital music revenue is expected to touch Rs 3,601 crore by 2009, compared with Rs 450 crore in 2005, according to a PwC study. More and more firms are tapping this potential. For instance, Eros Entertainment derived 11% of its April-September total revenue from new-media opportunities.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
It's Hrithik vs. SRK in 'Krrish 2'
This could be one of the biggest coup of the year. It is believed that if all goes well, then Shah Rukh Khan will be seen next in Rakesh Roshan's 'Krrish 2', which will roll out next year.
Incidentally, 'Krrish 2' will be directed by Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra and not Roshan Sr, who will only be producing it. Apparently Hrithik wanted to work with Mehra and so Roshan Sr decided to rope him in as director for 'Krrish 2'.
Once the script was ready, the Roshans came up with the idea of signing SRK to play the negative lead. The villain in the film will have supernatural powers just like 'Krrish' and it will be a clash of these two superpowers.
It is believed that Mehra has already met SRK for the film. SRK seems to have loved the idea and has now asked for a detailed narration from the director. This is a casting coup of sorts as the last time Hrithik and SRK came together was for Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham'. The Roshans are expected to make an official announcement once everything is finalized.
Incidentally, 'Krrish 2' will be directed by Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra and not Roshan Sr, who will only be producing it. Apparently Hrithik wanted to work with Mehra and so Roshan Sr decided to rope him in as director for 'Krrish 2'.
Once the script was ready, the Roshans came up with the idea of signing SRK to play the negative lead. The villain in the film will have supernatural powers just like 'Krrish' and it will be a clash of these two superpowers.
It is believed that Mehra has already met SRK for the film. SRK seems to have loved the idea and has now asked for a detailed narration from the director. This is a casting coup of sorts as the last time Hrithik and SRK came together was for Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham'. The Roshans are expected to make an official announcement once everything is finalized.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
HC hears PIL against Shahrukh bungalow
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) today told the Bombay High Court that there has been no deletion of the proposed road, bordering actor Shahrukh Khan's bungalow at Bandra waterfront here, from its plan.
Shahrukh had built a six-storey building behind his bungalow 'Mannat'. A PIL filed by city-based NGO, Bhrashtachar Nirmulan Sanghatana, has alleged that it encroaches on the proposed road in the development plan.
The road, as per the development plan, should be 9.15 metres wide, but the petitioners' lawyer Shakuntala Joshi said it has shrunk to six metres.
To facilitate this, changes were made in the plan without following proper procedure, she alleged.
The MCGM, in its affidavit, said there was a proposal to delete the 'roadline' and added that though it has been approved by the department concerned, the corporation has not given its sanction as yet.
The affidavit states the "roadline is still existing and is not deleted." Outside the court Joshi said the affidavit runs contrary to the situation on the ground. "Earlier, affidavit filed by Gauri Khan, Shahrukh's wife, too states that roadline has been changed. We will point out the contradiction at the next hearing," she said.
Gauri Shahrukh Khan – Vogue India’s Cover Girl
Gauri Khan, wife of King Khan, has been selected as the cover girl for January 2008 issue of the Vogue Magazine. The issue will hit stalls on December 20.
Mrs Khan said that it is not her job but this was fresh and strange that made her to pose for the shoots.
The pics were shot against the eight-floor extension of the Khans’ dream home, Mannat.
Gauri also shared some sincere moments with the magazine.
On her clothes she said, “I hate tight, revealing clothes and goes on to add that her son Aryan is her biggest fashion critic. What I wear really depends on my mood and I always keep in mind that I am the wife of a very successful man.”
About Shahrukh, she said, “He is the best husband and father I could ever ask for. I always say that I am so fortunate to be with Shahrukh Khan, the man. I don’t come from a space where I gush and praise - the world is doing enough of that. I like to keep my love for him private and inside the doors of Mannat.”
Priya Tanna, Editor Vogue India, said, “This collaboration between Gauri and Vogue India is a natural fit.”
“It is her first solo cover and a coup of sorts for Vogue. That she is stylish, enigmatic, and poised is known, but at the shoot we saw another side of her, that of a cover girl. Even in the frames she shares with Shah Rukh [Images], she holds her own impressively. She offers delightful peeks into her life, her wardrobe and her man. Gauri is a true Voguette,” Priya added.
Who is the gangster threatening SRK?
Just when one thought the underworld was finally making an exit from the Hindi film industry, comes the news about a new gangster in town called Bunty Pandey, short for Prakash Narayan Pandey.
Apparently, Pandey telephoned Shah Rukh Khan [Images] to demand Rs 2 crore from him. But it is learnt from police sources that the actor refused to take his call. Pandey then sent his henchmen to Shah Rukh's home, Mannat, in Bandra, north-west Mumbai, to threaten him with dire consequences if he did not cough up the money.
Shah Rukh immediately informed the police about the threat.
Pandey apparently decided to go after the superstar after his latest film, Om Shanti Om, raked in profits at the box office. Advertisements in newspapers recently proclaimed that OSO was the biggest grosser in the history of Hindi cinema, but the earnings were not mentioned.
Film trade sources believe the amount would be close to Rs 200 crore.
So who is this Bunty Pandey?
Pandey hails from Uttarakhand and was based in Mumbai for more than a decade. He started off in gangster Chota Rajan's gang, and operated in Mumbai on his behalf. He was involved in the kidnapping of two Delhi-based businessmen's sons in 2004. Pandey is also known to have caused havoc in the trading community of Gujarat.
However, when the Mumbai police tightened its noose on gangsters, Pandey fled the country. The police believe he is based in Bangkok but there is no confirmation on this.
He left Rajan's gang after he was injured in a shootout in Bangkok by Dawood Ibrahim's men.
On its web site, the Mumbai police has named Pandey as the 36th most wanted person but have not listed his Mumbai address, as is common practice. Unlike most gangsters, the Mumbai police have very little information about him.
The only information the police had shared with the media earlier was about his girlfriend, Priya Rajput (Chandralakha Dhansingh Rajput) who was also involved in extortions. She was arrested in 2002 when she threatened a bar owner in Ghatkopar, in south-central Mumbai.
The last time Pandey's name was in the news was when he shot Devidas Choughle, a Nationalist Congress Party corporator, last month.
So far he has kept out of underworld activities in Mumbai because of the presence of heavyweight gangsters like Dawood Ibrahim [Images], Rajan and his one-time close associate Ravi Pujari, whose men tried to kill filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt [Images].
The Mumbai police believe Pandey seeks to create terror by threatening Shah Rukh Khan so that he can re-establish himself, like Abu Salem [Images]. It may be recalled that Salem was the first underworld don to threaten SRK, which had deeply disturbed the actor.
Apparently, Pandey telephoned Shah Rukh Khan [Images] to demand Rs 2 crore from him. But it is learnt from police sources that the actor refused to take his call. Pandey then sent his henchmen to Shah Rukh's home, Mannat, in Bandra, north-west Mumbai, to threaten him with dire consequences if he did not cough up the money.
Shah Rukh immediately informed the police about the threat.
Pandey apparently decided to go after the superstar after his latest film, Om Shanti Om, raked in profits at the box office. Advertisements in newspapers recently proclaimed that OSO was the biggest grosser in the history of Hindi cinema, but the earnings were not mentioned.
Film trade sources believe the amount would be close to Rs 200 crore.
So who is this Bunty Pandey?
Pandey hails from Uttarakhand and was based in Mumbai for more than a decade. He started off in gangster Chota Rajan's gang, and operated in Mumbai on his behalf. He was involved in the kidnapping of two Delhi-based businessmen's sons in 2004. Pandey is also known to have caused havoc in the trading community of Gujarat.
However, when the Mumbai police tightened its noose on gangsters, Pandey fled the country. The police believe he is based in Bangkok but there is no confirmation on this.
He left Rajan's gang after he was injured in a shootout in Bangkok by Dawood Ibrahim's men.
On its web site, the Mumbai police has named Pandey as the 36th most wanted person but have not listed his Mumbai address, as is common practice. Unlike most gangsters, the Mumbai police have very little information about him.
The only information the police had shared with the media earlier was about his girlfriend, Priya Rajput (Chandralakha Dhansingh Rajput) who was also involved in extortions. She was arrested in 2002 when she threatened a bar owner in Ghatkopar, in south-central Mumbai.
The last time Pandey's name was in the news was when he shot Devidas Choughle, a Nationalist Congress Party corporator, last month.
So far he has kept out of underworld activities in Mumbai because of the presence of heavyweight gangsters like Dawood Ibrahim [Images], Rajan and his one-time close associate Ravi Pujari, whose men tried to kill filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt [Images].
The Mumbai police believe Pandey seeks to create terror by threatening Shah Rukh Khan so that he can re-establish himself, like Abu Salem [Images]. It may be recalled that Salem was the first underworld don to threaten SRK, which had deeply disturbed the actor.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan at World AIDS
Bollywood's Kool Khan Klan comprising Shah Rukh, Salman and Saif performed at an event organized by Smita Thackeray's Mukti Aids Foundation to mark World AIDS Day and the NGO's 10 years of existence.
Also seen cavorting on stage to dance numbers were Bollywood stars Lara Dutta and Udita Goswami. Singers Kailash Kher, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy regaled the audience with their songs.
Those in the audience included Dharmendra and Ranbir Kapoor, both seated side by side. They were later joined by Priya Dutt.
Smita and Shah Rukh spoke about the cause being championed by Mukti Aids Foundation
Hollywood's Bollywood fails to score
Hollywood's first stab at Bollywood has failed to hit the mark in India, London's Financial Times reports.
Sony Pictures' co-production of Saawariya premiered worldwide last month against Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om.
Om ruled the box office with the biggest opening weekend in India's moviemaking history, taking in about $19 million worldwide. The masala musical also cracked the top 10 in Toronto theatres when it opened here Nov. 9, the same day as Saawariya
But Saawariya struggled to find an audience, earning about a third less in Indian movie houses than its onscreen rival.
"I hope it will function as a wake-up call to investors in Hollywood," Mahesh Bhatt, a Mumbai-based producer and director told the Times. "You may have your marketing network, you may have your inexhaustible financial resources, but you need to get a sense of the palate of the Bollywood consumer."
The Times points out the battle between Saawariya and Om Shanti Om comes as Hollywood – including Disney, Viacom, Warner and Twentieth Century Fox – are looking for a foothold in India's massive movie-making industry.
Bipasha inspired by Shah Rukh Khan
The dusky Bengali beauty, Bipasha Basu has never been afraid of experimenting with her roles and looks. Her sex symbol image, which started with Jism, Ajnabee and became stronger with her bold role in Dhoom:2, has set many a hearts on fire and has won her countless fans. Yet, in a stark contrast to her image, she was seen (and admired) in a deglamourised 'avataar', that of a physiotherapist, in the recently released Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.
However, Bipasha now wants to break away from her image of a glam-doll and has refused many offers. She wishes to do intelligent, meaningful roles that have a positive impact on the audience. Though breaking away from her present image will be a tough task, the never-say-die actress takes inspiration from none other than Shahrukh Khan. Bips says that Shahrukh has this amazing ability to change himself according to the audiences and very successfully too.
ell Bips, we hope that you become the audience's favourite, just like King Khan, and that they love you in intelligent roles too, though of course, we will miss our 'oomph' girl!
Chak De To Promote 2010 World Cup
Buoyed by the role played by `Chak De! India` in popularizing hockey in the country, the international hockey federation is contemplating using the blockbuster to promote the 2010 men`s world cup to be held in India.
Bowled over by the ShahRukh Khan-starrer, FIH President Els Van Breda Vriesman said the mega event could be named after the film to woo hockey fans.
"`Chak De` is really a great film, inspiring and highly successful. Indian audiences have received it overwhelmingly and we are thinking of utilising the opportunity it provides for us for the 2010 men`s world cup. In fact, we will name our campaign suitably after the film," Vriesman was quoted as saying by a website.
Vriesman said Shah Rukh could be roped in for publicity of the event and FIH was ready to bear the expenses associated with hiring the star.
"Even he may opt to co-operate with us in the interest of the sport. He is assertive in the film, and very attractive too," she said.
Vriesman became a huge fan of the movie as well as Shah Rukh after watching it with Dutch sub-titles. Recollecting dialogues of the movie, she said the episode when coach Kabir Khan makes the players understand the essence of playing for the country is the best moment in the film.
"Really Bollywood makes good sense. This is really a very good film, picturised in a grand way. But I don`t think any real player is involved, as I know many of the current Indian women hockey team members," she said
Bowled over by the ShahRukh Khan-starrer, FIH President Els Van Breda Vriesman said the mega event could be named after the film to woo hockey fans.
"`Chak De` is really a great film, inspiring and highly successful. Indian audiences have received it overwhelmingly and we are thinking of utilising the opportunity it provides for us for the 2010 men`s world cup. In fact, we will name our campaign suitably after the film," Vriesman was quoted as saying by a website.
Vriesman said Shah Rukh could be roped in for publicity of the event and FIH was ready to bear the expenses associated with hiring the star.
"Even he may opt to co-operate with us in the interest of the sport. He is assertive in the film, and very attractive too," she said.
Vriesman became a huge fan of the movie as well as Shah Rukh after watching it with Dutch sub-titles. Recollecting dialogues of the movie, she said the episode when coach Kabir Khan makes the players understand the essence of playing for the country is the best moment in the film.
"Really Bollywood makes good sense. This is really a very good film, picturised in a grand way. But I don`t think any real player is involved, as I know many of the current Indian women hockey team members," she said
Shah Rukh Khan May Now Promote Squash Too
In an attempt to revive squash from the dungeons, Bollywood superstar ShahRukh Khan is willing to promote the game during the 21st World men's Team Championship starting in Chennai from today.
India will take on archrivals Pakistan today and SRK is expected to be present during the match.
'King Khan' has expressed his desire to watch the India-Pakistan match, N Ramachandran, Chairman, organising committee and President of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) said Wednesday.
However, the Bollywood star is yet to confirm his appearance at the event.
"It (confirmation) is expected anytime," he said at a press conference in Chennai.
After playing the role of a hockey coach in Chak De India , SRK's presence at some of the Indo-Pak cricket matches had created a controversy following an allegation by BCCI saying that the star maybe using the occasion to promote his films.
India has Kenya and debutant Bermuda besides Pakistan in their group-G.
Six-time champions Pakistan and the hosts India, who had finished 11th in the last edition of the championship in Islamabad in 2005, are likely to sail through the main draw easily.
The top two teams in each group will make it through to the final 16.
Though Pakistan is seeded seventh as compared to India's 10th seeding, the former's standard has taken a dip on the international scene.
India will take on archrivals Pakistan today and SRK is expected to be present during the match.
'King Khan' has expressed his desire to watch the India-Pakistan match, N Ramachandran, Chairman, organising committee and President of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) said Wednesday.
However, the Bollywood star is yet to confirm his appearance at the event.
"It (confirmation) is expected anytime," he said at a press conference in Chennai.
After playing the role of a hockey coach in Chak De India , SRK's presence at some of the Indo-Pak cricket matches had created a controversy following an allegation by BCCI saying that the star maybe using the occasion to promote his films.
India has Kenya and debutant Bermuda besides Pakistan in their group-G.
Six-time champions Pakistan and the hosts India, who had finished 11th in the last edition of the championship in Islamabad in 2005, are likely to sail through the main draw easily.
The top two teams in each group will make it through to the final 16.
Though Pakistan is seeded seventh as compared to India's 10th seeding, the former's standard has taken a dip on the international scene.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
The SRK-Dhoni Connection
While we all know that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a great team leader, none really imagined that there was more to him that just cricket (and changing hairstyles of course).
The Ranchi boy was quite comfortable in front of the camera as he is front of wickets or behind it. We are talking about Dhoni’s cameo with none other than Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan.
Dhoni will be seen with SRK in a soon-to-be-released television ad for Videocon. According to the unit, the Team India captain has all the qualities required to become a “good, spontaneous actor”.
Even Shah Rukh Khan is full of praises for the ace cricketer, “It was really nice working with Dhoni. He is so humble and always smiling. He has a great sense of humour and was really sporting about the whole shoot. He was also very professional and really good at acting too. I had a great day with him and wish him all the best for cricket and acting.”
The acting legend and the cricketing genius have interchanged roles in the ad where SRK will play a cricketer, while Dhoni will do the ‘superstar’ act; and it seems no one could have done an SRK better than Dhoni.
Says Piyush Pandey of O&M, the agency that has created the ad, “We all know SRK is a fabulous actor, but Dhoni left us spellbound with his acting skills. The guy was a charm to watch. There are a lot of filmy clichés incorporated in the ad like taking off on Rajesh Khanna etc. But Dhoni does it so effortlessly! He can easily be a great actor.”
In fact it was King Khan who suggested that they do a campaign together during the T20 match.
Adds ad director Sumanto Chattopadhyay, “Dhoni has a great sense of humour and that really comes across in the ad. In fact despite his tight schedules, he was more than ready to give all his time if the shots weren’t alright.”
The ad was shot just a day before Shah Rukh’s birthday on November 2 and Dhoni was a part of the birthday celebrations on the sets which included Farah Khan and a few other friends of his.
Shah Rukh also autographed Dhoni’s jacket which he wore in the ad as a part of imitating Shah Rukh’s character in ‘Om Shanti Om’.
The Ranchi boy was quite comfortable in front of the camera as he is front of wickets or behind it. We are talking about Dhoni’s cameo with none other than Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan.
Dhoni will be seen with SRK in a soon-to-be-released television ad for Videocon. According to the unit, the Team India captain has all the qualities required to become a “good, spontaneous actor”.
Even Shah Rukh Khan is full of praises for the ace cricketer, “It was really nice working with Dhoni. He is so humble and always smiling. He has a great sense of humour and was really sporting about the whole shoot. He was also very professional and really good at acting too. I had a great day with him and wish him all the best for cricket and acting.”
The acting legend and the cricketing genius have interchanged roles in the ad where SRK will play a cricketer, while Dhoni will do the ‘superstar’ act; and it seems no one could have done an SRK better than Dhoni.
Says Piyush Pandey of O&M, the agency that has created the ad, “We all know SRK is a fabulous actor, but Dhoni left us spellbound with his acting skills. The guy was a charm to watch. There are a lot of filmy clichés incorporated in the ad like taking off on Rajesh Khanna etc. But Dhoni does it so effortlessly! He can easily be a great actor.”
In fact it was King Khan who suggested that they do a campaign together during the T20 match.
Adds ad director Sumanto Chattopadhyay, “Dhoni has a great sense of humour and that really comes across in the ad. In fact despite his tight schedules, he was more than ready to give all his time if the shots weren’t alright.”
The ad was shot just a day before Shah Rukh’s birthday on November 2 and Dhoni was a part of the birthday celebrations on the sets which included Farah Khan and a few other friends of his.
Shah Rukh also autographed Dhoni’s jacket which he wore in the ad as a part of imitating Shah Rukh’s character in ‘Om Shanti Om’.
Kareena Wants To Star Opposite Shahrukh
With the success of Omkara and Jab We Met, Kareena Kapoor’s career is definitely on the upswing. Now she says she wants to continue on doing great work with great scripts. “I've decided I can't do run of the mill films any more. I've done enough films without conviction. And it shows in my performances. Unlike my sister Karisma who could look convincing in any role, I've to be convinced about the role," she said.
Who would be her ideal co-star? None other than Shah Rukh Khan, “My ultimate wish is to do a full-on love story with him,” she said. Adding, “Very frankly I did the 'Yeh mera dil' song in Don because of Shah Rukh. When Farhan Akhtar offered me the song I wondered if making a guest appearance was right for me. However, the temptation of doing a song with Shah Rukh got the better of me.”
Her performance in that song was a definite hit for Kareena and it also was a hit at home, “It got me tremendous notice. My niece Samaira has become my biggest fan. She dances to the song. And the minute she sees me she starts singing 'Yeh mera dil pyar ka deewana'.”
In Omkara, Kareena’s performance as Dolly was critically acclaimed and applauded by all. She said, “It's one film I'm truly proud of. I'm looking forward to working with Vishal Bharadwaj again. He's one of those rare directors who know how to tap into my potential. I need directors like Vishal and Imtiaz Ali of Jab We Met to come forward and give me a chance. That's why I've taken a long break to get my act together. I don't want to look back on my career with any regrets."
Shah Rukh Is Not Co-operating?
After the success of the Om Shanti Om , ShahRukh Khan has two more releases. He will be seen in Ravi Chopra's Bhootnath and Vivek Vaswani's Dulha Mil Gaya . Even though SRK and Amitabh Bachchan may not be best of friends, the duo shot for Bhootnath , but Shah Rukh we hear, hasn't given dates to his producer friend Vivek Vaswani.
According to a source, after the huge success of OSO , SRK wants the 'bigger film' Bhootnath to release first. It can be recalled that SRK said in one of his interviews that he is unemployed for the next eight months and free to do the things he wants. We are informed that though he has only eight days shooting left, he is yet to give dates to the producer.
While producer Vivek Vaswani has no qualms about his film being delayed, he agrees that the delay is because of SRK. "Yes, Dulh Mil Gaya has been delayed much because ShahRukh Khan was busy with OSO promotions. I didn't want to disturb him because that film was really important to him."
Vaswani further adds, "We have around eight to ten days of shoot left with Shah Rukh. We are waiting for dates from him. I am happy that OSO has done well and I feel its success will help other Shah Rukh-starrers as well."
If talks are to be believed, SRK has a special appearances in Dulha Mil Gaya , and it's a known fact that Khan agreed to do it only because of his old friendship with Vivek. But yet, SRK is keen that Bhoothnath release before this one.
When asked about SRK's appearance in the film Vasvani says, "SRK has a substantial role in the film. You will come to know after watching it. Shah Rukh is an old friend and I have no problems waiting for him. I planned to release the film this year but unfortunately I'll be able to release it only next year. We have done post production work simultaneously while shooting the movie and will complete it soon after we get Shah Rukh's dates."
According to a source, after the huge success of OSO , SRK wants the 'bigger film' Bhootnath to release first. It can be recalled that SRK said in one of his interviews that he is unemployed for the next eight months and free to do the things he wants. We are informed that though he has only eight days shooting left, he is yet to give dates to the producer.
While producer Vivek Vaswani has no qualms about his film being delayed, he agrees that the delay is because of SRK. "Yes, Dulh Mil Gaya has been delayed much because ShahRukh Khan was busy with OSO promotions. I didn't want to disturb him because that film was really important to him."
Vaswani further adds, "We have around eight to ten days of shoot left with Shah Rukh. We are waiting for dates from him. I am happy that OSO has done well and I feel its success will help other Shah Rukh-starrers as well."
If talks are to be believed, SRK has a special appearances in Dulha Mil Gaya , and it's a known fact that Khan agreed to do it only because of his old friendship with Vivek. But yet, SRK is keen that Bhoothnath release before this one.
When asked about SRK's appearance in the film Vasvani says, "SRK has a substantial role in the film. You will come to know after watching it. Shah Rukh is an old friend and I have no problems waiting for him. I planned to release the film this year but unfortunately I'll be able to release it only next year. We have done post production work simultaneously while shooting the movie and will complete it soon after we get Shah Rukh's dates."
Tag Heur Launches Premium Watch
Swiss watch company Tag Heuer, part of the French luxury products group LVMH, launched a premium timepiece from its Link collection 'Calibre S' on Sunday, representing sports and glamour, in the domestic market.
Tag Heuer's brand ambassadors Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were present during the launch.
LVMH Watch and Jewellery General Manager Manishi Sanwal said that Tag Heuer is the fourth largest luxury brand in watches in the world and expected to become the biggest brand in the next two-three years.
The watch brand entered India five years back and is now present in 24 cities. The range of Tag Heuer watches start from Rs 33,900.
Tag Heuer President and CEO Jean Christophe Babin said the Indian subcontinent represents one of the most promising markets for Tag Heuer brand globally.
Tag Heuer's brand ambassadors Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were present during the launch.
LVMH Watch and Jewellery General Manager Manishi Sanwal said that Tag Heuer is the fourth largest luxury brand in watches in the world and expected to become the biggest brand in the next two-three years.
The watch brand entered India five years back and is now present in 24 cities. The range of Tag Heuer watches start from Rs 33,900.
Tag Heuer President and CEO Jean Christophe Babin said the Indian subcontinent represents one of the most promising markets for Tag Heuer brand globally.
Srk's Cool With Risque Jokes Too
His sexuality has been under the scanner for a while now, but ShahRukh Khan cracked a lot of double entendres to dispel any doubts about where his interests lie.
There was hockey being played at the Jaipur polo grounds this Sunday and it wasn’t so much the Chak de effect but the Chak de man who managed to pull this stunt. While he was at it, he cracked a score of suggestive jokes that might even have disappointed many gay designer fans present there.
The actor’s flirtation with the microphone started the moment he arrived. He had what he called a “rock-star mic” — so everyone could hear him loud and clear.
When cameramen asked him for a photo-opportunity with Priyanka Chopra, he said his in-laws, who were present, would get upset about it. When a girl shouted “I love you Shah Rukh” from the stands, he shouted back that he loved her too.
After the exhibition polo match, that no one seemed to be watching, it was SRK's moment with the microphone on the ground again. This time it was to make a bunch of pretty ladies — “all of different sizes and ages but the same sex”, as he called them, play hockey.
Activist Nafisa Ali, models Manpreet Brar Walia and Simar Duggal, and socialite Bina Ramani were among the women who tried their hand at dribbling.
When Chopra said she couldn’t play in the grass-grazing gown she wore, Khan flirted with her in an obvious sort of way, “I can help you take it off if you like.”
When Khan saw Duggal with two hockey balls in front of her, he threw another one from his witty repertoire, “Oh what a coincidence, even you have two balls.” Everyone in the crowd cracked up.
Before leaving, Khan took a jab at the photographers, “Being guys, why do you want to see my six packs? Why don’t you ask the girls to show you theirs?”
If the six-pack abs couldn’t convince the ladies of the actor’s hunk status, the double entendres that he rattled off certainly would. But children were disappointed. They were the most excited to begin with, screaming Khan’s name out and going hysterical over their favourite star. By the time they left, however, many children were crying because they did not get to meet the actor.
Khan’s wit alone couldn't impress the young fans. Or, maybe they didn't get his sense of humour
There was hockey being played at the Jaipur polo grounds this Sunday and it wasn’t so much the Chak de effect but the Chak de man who managed to pull this stunt. While he was at it, he cracked a score of suggestive jokes that might even have disappointed many gay designer fans present there.
The actor’s flirtation with the microphone started the moment he arrived. He had what he called a “rock-star mic” — so everyone could hear him loud and clear.
When cameramen asked him for a photo-opportunity with Priyanka Chopra, he said his in-laws, who were present, would get upset about it. When a girl shouted “I love you Shah Rukh” from the stands, he shouted back that he loved her too.
After the exhibition polo match, that no one seemed to be watching, it was SRK's moment with the microphone on the ground again. This time it was to make a bunch of pretty ladies — “all of different sizes and ages but the same sex”, as he called them, play hockey.
Activist Nafisa Ali, models Manpreet Brar Walia and Simar Duggal, and socialite Bina Ramani were among the women who tried their hand at dribbling.
When Chopra said she couldn’t play in the grass-grazing gown she wore, Khan flirted with her in an obvious sort of way, “I can help you take it off if you like.”
When Khan saw Duggal with two hockey balls in front of her, he threw another one from his witty repertoire, “Oh what a coincidence, even you have two balls.” Everyone in the crowd cracked up.
Before leaving, Khan took a jab at the photographers, “Being guys, why do you want to see my six packs? Why don’t you ask the girls to show you theirs?”
If the six-pack abs couldn’t convince the ladies of the actor’s hunk status, the double entendres that he rattled off certainly would. But children were disappointed. They were the most excited to begin with, screaming Khan’s name out and going hysterical over their favourite star. By the time they left, however, many children were crying because they did not get to meet the actor.
Khan’s wit alone couldn't impress the young fans. Or, maybe they didn't get his sense of humour
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