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Tasveer

Cast: Akshay Kumar
Ayesha Takia
Vinod Khanna
Sharmila Tagore
Javed Jaffrey
Anant Mahadevan

Directed By: Nagesh Kukunoor

Production house: Percept Picture Company & T-Series

Music Director: Pritam

Music label: T-Series

Lyrics: Sameer

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Singh is Kinng

Cast : Akshay Kumar
Katrina Kaif
Neha Dhupia
Javed Jaffrey
Kiron Kher
Ranvir Shorey
Om Puri
Sonu Sood

Directed by: Anees Bazmee

Produced by: Vipul Amrutlal Shah

Distributed by: Adlabs

Music Director: Pritam

The film is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2008.

Madhavan replaces Arshad Warsi in Teen Patti

A big excitement awaits Madhavan. "I'm finally going to work with Mr. Bachchan. It has been a long-cherished dream. When he did a guest appearance with me in Ramji Londonwale I couldn't stand straight, I was so nervous and excited. Now we're finally coming together in Leena Yadav's Teen Patti. And all thanks to Arshad Warsi," jokes Maddy about Arshad's unceremonious exit from the project.

Maddy will have to learn to play cards for his gambler's role. "I've never played cards before. So I'll have to start from scratch. At the moment, I've plenty of time to learn stationary skills. I've just had a painful molar extraction done. I can't go out and can't talk much either. In fact I'm surprised the producers of Teen Patti signed me with this swollen face."

Maddy goes into Teen Patti at year-end. Right now, he starts work on the Tamil version of Aziz Mirza's Yes Boss where he steps into Shahrukh Khan's shoes. "Nishikant Kamat who directed me in the Tamil version of Dombivali Fast and in Mumbai Meri Jaan put me in touch with the working-class side of my personality. Now I need to get back to playing super-heroic parts. Otherwise my audience in Tamil Nadu will think I've mellowed down incurably."

Shahrukh grabs Akshay's role

The Akshay Kumar-Shahrukh Khan rivalry appears to have just got hotter. SRK claims that Billoo Barber, his next home production, directed by Priyadarshan, was initially offered to Akshay but the Khiladi refused it. Everyone knows that Akshay is one of Priyan's favourite actors so he was the first choice. But when Akki declined, SRK grabbed it.
Shahrukh admits, "Billoo Barber was offered to Akshay Kumar but he turned it down. Priyan was doing another film with me. Then he spoke to me about Billoo Barber and asked me if I would do the 10-day role in the film. I asked him to narrate the story. I told him that I would not only act in it but even produce it."
The actor says he simply loved the script. "It's a story based on Krishna and his friend Sudama. It's a very sweet story. The thought is nice. But it's not fair to call it a Shahrukh Khan film. It is about Irrfan Khan, his wife and two kids. Billoo Barber is a remake of a Malayalam film (Kadha Parayaumbol) and has been rewritten by the same writer. The Hindi rights are with us while the Tamil rights are with Rajinikanth. In Malayalam it was made with Mammooty."
About the film's cast and credits, SRK says, "The film has Irrfan Khan, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani Sir besides myself. Kareena has done a guest appearance. Deepika will also do a guest appearance and there might be another heroine. Music is by Pritam and lyrics by Gulzar."
When asked about Ameesha Patel and Tabu turning down the film, Shahrukh points out, "I have been reading about all the actresses refusing the project but I would never lie to an actor to get them to do the role. I told Priyan Sir to tell them that it is not the greatest role in the world; but it is not a role that will go unnoticed. I told this to Urmila, Manisha, Juhi... Amisha didn't do the role because we thought she looks too young to play a mother with Irrfan. It wasn't like she left it or we threw her out. Tabu refused because she didn't like the role. Vidya (Balan) said no because she did not want to play a mother to two grown-up children. But the kids are 10 and 12 year olds they are not my age!"
I had it first: Akshay Kumar
Continues Shahrukh, "When I sat down with Lara, I told her that you do certain roles because of the film and she agreed. Juhi and Rani have often told me 'I don't have a great role in the film, I am just doing the film because it"s a very sweet film.' I believe in that... if the product is really good, everybody shines. I could be great in a film, but if it is not good, then it doesn't work. I really wanted to make Billoo Barber and Insha Allah we will release it by September."
However a source close to Akshay denies that he was offered Billoo Barber. "Priyan might have thought of approaching Akshay but he definitely did not offer it to him."

Aamir injured on Ghajini sets

After having won accolades by a ton for Taare Zameen Par and with his new film Ghajini generating curiosity every passing day, life couldn't have been better for 'The Perfectionist' Aamir Khan.

But luck had something else in store for him in the form of a hamstring muscle injury while performing an action sequence for Ghajini. The scene was such that Aamir had to pick up a very bulky man and throw him against the wall and due to this Aamir pulled his hamstring muscle while he was enacting the action scene. This happened at Ramuji Rao Studios in Hyderabad yesterday. A physiotherapist was then called in for Aamir.

The Ghajini team has been canning some complex action shots since past few days which are important part of the film. However, due to Aamir's injury, the shooting of the film has been indefinitely postponed.

New Brand Ambassador Of Horlicks

After giving a powerful performance in Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par, this little wonder Darsheel Safary is regaining his power with his health drink. Darsheel has signed a deal with Horlicks as their brand ambassador.

The moment he got the offer he was very excited to be a part of the brand Horlicks. Darsheel has been drinking Horlicks since he was 3 years old and he really likes it.

A promo film directed by Vivek Kamath has already been shot which is already on air. Darsheel's manager informed that Darsheel has signed only Horlicks deal though there are some things in process and yet to be worked out. Darsheel is yet to sign his next project but film and endorsement offers are pouring in.

This child wonder is in demand. Keep going Darsheel!

Tashan Preview

Character Sketches:

Bachchan Pande (Akshay Kumar)

NAME: Bachchan Pande
AGE: 30 as per police records, 25 as per Chachi, 26 as per Omprakash, I think 28
MARITAL STATUS: Don't understand question
QUALIFICATIONS: Can steal electricity anywhere, Can break all bones of body with guarantee
WORK EXPERIENCE: Fully experienced
ACHIEVEMENTS: Recovered everything from a cow to a bungalow
AIM: Become killer

Jimmy (Saif Ali Khan)

NAME: Jimmy Cliff (Jeetender Kumar Makhwana P.S. Keep it confidential)
AGE: Depends on the age of the girl across the table
MARITAL STATUS: Not interested but always available
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified enough to fix any girl in record time and ya of course, graduate
WORK EXPERIENCE: In the past two years working in a call center and coaching English
ACHIEVEMENTS: Highest number of girlfriends from class 5 to graduation
HOBBIES: Can't you guess
AIM: To stay alive

Pooja (Kareena Kapoor)

NAME: Pooja Singh
AGE: What is it got to do with you
MARITAL STATUS: Hot and single
QUALIFICATIONS: 34-22-34
WORK EXPERIENCE: More than you think
ACHIEVEMENTS: Still to achieve my main goal
AIM: To fool everyone

Bhaiyyaji (Anil Kapoor)

NAME: Lakhan Singh urf Bhaiyyaji
AGE: Remember not but young at heart
MARITAL STATUS: Bachelor since baby, will marriage soon
QUALIFICATIONS: MMS from King Kong University, JKL in Botany from Bing Bong University, BBMS from Kaun Sa Desh, Currently getting made English Honours marksheet, also Three more degrees getting made in progress
WORK EXPERIENCE: Bhaiyyaji self made man, Pulled rickshaw and now pulling Money from all over India
ACHIEVEMENTS: Gunning and Robbing
HOBBIES: Wearing foreign costume, English speaking 24 hours
AIM: To speak English like George Bush.

Synopsis:

What happens when you throw two guys who hate each other together...

A cool call center executive Jimmy Cliff (Saif Ali Khan), a desi wannabe gangster Bachchan Pande (Akshay Kumar) add for good measure a beautiful girl Pooja (Kareena Kapoor) who can't be trusted... on a journey across spectacular India... a journey which will alter the course of their lives in more ways than one... a journey where even enemies need to trust each other if they want to be alive...

Trouble is, in this world no one can be trusted ever!

And to top it all there is the evil eye of Bhaiyyaji (Anil Kapoor)... a maverick gangster who enjoys killing people as much as he enjoys speaking English...

What you get is... Tashan

Krazzy 4 Review

It would be wrong to slot Krazzy 4 as a comedy. Sure, Krazzy 4 remains faithful to the ongoing trend of providing laughs at the oddest of things, but it's more of a masala fare that's reminiscent of the 1980s cinema. Packaged in a modern avatar, of course.

A film like Krazzy 4 is easy on your brains. It rests on a thin plot, but the makers have tried to package the proceedings with entertaining stuff from Scene A to Z. Sometimes it works, at times it doesn't. But the pros outweigh the cons in this case. Also, let's get one thing straight. This isn't path-breaking or ground-breaking cinema by any chance. It's targeted at the aam junta, not connoisseurs of cinema.

Also, one of the trump cards… sorry, make it two, are the dance numbers filmed on the two superstars -- SRK and Hrithik. Just these two numbers are enough to satiate the hunger of an avid moviegoer. Even the Rakhi Sawant track is an asset, since it's hugely popular with the desi junta [like 'Main Aayee Hoon U.P.-Bihar Lootne' and 'Beedi'].

In a nutshell, Krazzy 4 isn't the kind of cinema that would invite debates or discussions. Its intention is to make people leave the cineplex with a smile and it succeeds in its endeavour.

Arshad Warsi is Raja: Truly the angry young man! His blood boils, his fists clench and he's ready to beat the daylights out of anyone who upsets him in some way.

Irrfan Khan is Dr. Mukherjee: He has decided that he's the Captain of the team! But so obsessed is he by the need to be in control of a situation, he doesn't realise he's totally lost control of himself and his mind.

Rajpal Yadav is Gangadhar: He's marching to a beat only he can hear; he's fighting for a cause that's long over. But in his mind he's still fighting for Swaraj.

Suresh Menon is Dabboo: He's everybody's pet and however far gone the rest may be, when it comes to Dabboo, everybody's protective. Even if he can hear and understand, Dabboo refuses to speak. And nobody knows why!

Dr Sonali [Juhi Chawla] treats them all. She has faith that all it needs is a little time and lots of patience to make them part of the mad, mad, mad world out there…

Rakesh Roshan's story takes a leaf out of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, while Ashwani Dhir's screenplay tries to pack everything that's available on the shelf. The first hour is quite entertaining, with a few sequences compelling you to flex your facial muscles.

But the problem lies in its second hour. More specifically, the writing relies on the age-old stuff to reach the finale. Too many cinematic liberties have been undertaken in this hour, just to reach the culmination and it doesn't really work at times. Even the end outside the hospital looks contrived.

Jaideep Sen shows a flair for comedy, but had the debutante director opted for a slightly novel screenplay, it would've taken the film to another level. A few comic scenes are well executed and in terms of execution, Jaideep knows the grammar right.

Ashwani Dhir's screenplay may lack novelty, but the dialogues penned by him are witty and enjoyable. Cinematography is nice. Rajesh Roshan's music is up to the mark. The two tracks, filmed on the superstars, are top notch and what enhances the effect are the choreography and production design [of SRK track] and the visual effects [in Hrithik track].

Arshad Warsi is the best of the lot. His character is bound to work with the moviegoers. Irrfan's role doesn't offer him that much scope. Yet, the actor enacts his part with precision. Rajpal Yadav is quite funny at places. Suresh Menon is a surprise. He hardly utters one word in the film, but he delivers with expressions.

Juhi Chawla doesn't get ample opportunity. Dia Mirza is efficient. Zakir Hussain is okay. Rajat Kapoor is relegated to the backseat.

On the whole, Krazzy 4 is slightly above the average mark, but the brand [Rakesh Roshan] coupled with the presence of the two superstars in its songs and of course, some great actors in comic roles should ensure positive returns at the box-office.

David Dhawan is Back with two films

After an eight-month sabbatical, the irrepressible David Dhawan, who churned out hits like “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” and “Biwi No. 1″, is back in the swing of things and will direct two films.
“The layoff has done me good. I needed the break from direction, yaar! It’s not as if I was sitting idle at home. I was a judge on a dance show (’Nach Baliye’). That I enjoyed thoroughly. I was finalising the scripts for my next two films and spending time with my family,” Dhawan told IANS.
Dhawan is teaming up with Govinda for producer Vashu Bhagnani’s next film. The duo has given successful films like “Hero No. 1″, “Coolie No.1″ and last year’s hit movie “Partner”, which also starred the director’s another favourite actor, Salman Khan.
“The first would be for my friend Vashu Bhagnani with my dear friend Govinda in the lead. It’ll be an out-and-out David-Govinda dhamaka, the kind that audiences will expect from us,” said Dhawan.
“This would be my sixth film with Vashu - can you believe it? We still continue to believe in each other! We’re looking for an interesting title for the film. But my next ‘Hook Ya Crook’ written by Rensil D’Silva is a complete departure from everything I’ve done so far.”
In Bhagnani’s untitled film, Dhawan is repeating the Govinda-Lara Dutta pair after Ravi Chopra’s “Pappu Pass Ho Gaya”. The film will also star Riteish Deshmukh.
While the Bhagnani project takes him into familiar territory, Dhawan has decided on a completely new team for “Hook Ya Crook”.
“Rensil wrote the full script for me immediately after ‘Rang De Basanti’. He’s an amazing writer. His film for me is unbelievable. I’ve decided on John Abraham for the lead. One more major leading man has to be selected. This is a darkish film with violence in it. But nothing that would make the audiences alarmed, ‘What’s wrong with David Dhawan?’
Dhawan’s son Rohit is also ready to turn director this year.
“In a couple of months, Rohit will be ready with his project. I’ll most probably be producing the film along with a corporate house.”

Sourse: http://www.freshnews.in