Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Niranjan Iyenger turns lyricist with MY NAME IS KHAN

It was in June this year that you came to know the news about two splendid scratch tunes in the Karan Johar upcoming movie, the Shah Rukh Khan–Kajol starrer, MY NAME IS KHAN, and also their situation in the much anticipated film. And here is more on the subject.

Niranjan Iyenger, the dialogue writer for films like Madhur Bhandarkar's FASHION, Karan Johar's KABHI ALVIDA NA KEHNA and KAL HO NA HO, was once a dedicated dialogue writer for the Bhatt camp with films like JISM, ROG, PAAP etc. But now Niranjan has turned lyricist and has written two outstanding "sufi" based compositions for Karan Johar's MY NAME IS KHAN. The lyrics have already been put to tunes and as per a very reliable film personality who has had the privilege of listening to them, they are simply awesome. Both the songs will be used in the background.

Well, we are sure that the talented and now versatile Niranjan Iyenger, who has proved himself as an able dialogue writer, will surely hit it off as a lyricist too. And he has got the perfect launch vehicle, a Karan Johar film starring Bollywood's global super star, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Ghajini not a Momento Remake says Aamir Khan

Refusing all the allegations that GHAJINI is a remake of the Hollywood hit MOMENTO, Aamir says, ' GHAJINI is not a remake or even slightly inspired by Hollywood flick MEMONTO, but it's a remake of Tamil film GHAJINI. Eighty per cent of the film is a remake of Tamil version, while the climax for the Hindi version has been changed a bit because the director wanted it to look fresh.'

Talking about GHAJINI, Aamir Khan says, 'Its after a long sabbatical, I am doing an action film. After SARFAROSH (1999) I have not done any action film. The phase of action films had faded in the last couple of years so I hope with GHAJINI I can re–start the trend of out and out action films again.'

Aamir has not been promoting his GHAJINI co-star, debutant, Asin. In this regards he states, 'Asin is a surprise package and a wonderful person. She will surprise audiences with her beauty, charm and performance.'

Aamir has built an eight pack abs for the film and for that he went through a religious training. When asked will he be going Salman way and do away with his shirts in his films, he laughingly says, 'Salman is too sweet, he is the one who has actually started showing his physique. He is a fitness freak and I am slightly inspired by him.'

When quizzed about Shah Rukh Khan who has recently quoted that he is the biggest brand. After a long pause, Aamir quips 'Shah Rukh has been saying this for last 20 years now, so it is not new.'

We Shall Wait and see if Ghajini has any resemblance with the Hollywood movie Momento. Ghajini is releasing on 25th December.

Hrithik Roshan's New Film Kites Shooting Paused

Rakesh Roshan's international venture starring his son Hrithik Roshan has been surrounded with controversy ever since the first day.

The production for Kites has been continuously stopping for several reasons. One of the major reasons was when the cinematographer of the film left the film halfway and left Rakesh Roshan and his crew running haywire searching for a new cinematographer.

The most recent shock to Rakesh Roshan was from the line producer of the film. Rakesh Roshan has not only fired his line producer for the film in Miami, but is also contemplating legal action against him.

Reports reveal that the unit was scheduled to film in Miami for a period of 15 days. However, due to the line producer's erratic behavior, the shooting could not be completed and a crew of over 70 people had to wait aimlessly in Miami for 10 days.

Rakesh Roshan is currently working on hiring a new line producer and revisiting Miami with his crew to complete the shooting that was left unfinished.

May the force be with Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan for this film Kites.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Oscar Library Requests for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Script for Its Collection

This is not happening for the first time for Yash Raj Films, but it has obviously has happened the fastest. Barely a day after the release of RAB NE BANA DI JODI that the Oscar library had made a request for the script for its permanent collection in its library. The sensitivity of the screenplay and the unusual love story attracted the attention of the staff at the library right away.

The scripts in the collection reside at the Margaret Herrick Library and are made accessible for research purposes only; for students, filmmakers, writers and actors are among the regular patrons. Screenplays may only be viewed in the library; they dont get circulated. And also, no screenplay is allowed to be photocopied.

The invitation is recognition that the screenplay of RAB NE BANA DI JODI stands out from the crowd – not just among Indian movies but movies released worldwide. As the movie goes from strength to strength at the box office, it is a tribute to the entire team whose passion, hard work and sheer creative onus, made the film such a refreshing change of pace for jaded audiences.

So, the efforts of Shahrukh Khan, Aditya Chopra, Yash Raj Films, and the newbie Anusha has really paid off.. Rab ne Bana di Jodi is undisputed HIT.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Ghajini Movie Reviews and Ratings Comments Feedbacks - Aamir Khan

So, the time has come for the Aamir Khan Starrer Big Movie Ghajini.

Ghajini is the remake of Tamil hit film Ghajini. The Tamil version was inspired by Christopher Nolan's western Hit Memento (2000).

Ghajini is a romantic action thriller that explores the life of a once-rich businessman (Aamir Khan) who suffers from short term memory loss following a violent encounter. He only has a memory of the last 15 mins . Parts of the film were shot in the Deadpan Desert of Namibia and in Cape Town, South Africa.

Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, The film's main story is inspired from Memento directed by Christopher Nolan. Sanjay Singhania (Aamir Khan), is a rich businessman who owns a cellular phone company named Air Voice and the events surrounding his relationship with Kalpana (Asin Thottumkal).

Kalpana, an advertisement model goes around telling her advertisement crew that she is the love interest of Sanjay. She does this in spite of she never having met him and also goes to the extent of giving an interview about her relationship to a popular magazine. Sanjay happens to hear about this through the media and wants to settle scores with her. On his way, he catches a fleeting glimpse of a young woman (who happens to be Kalpana) helping handicapped children to cross a street. It is love at first sight for Sanjay. He moves on to confront Kalpana at her advertisement studio. He is pleasantly surprised to realize that she is the same helpful woman he saw a while ago. He chooses to hide the fact from her that he is Sanjay, calling himself as Manohar. Kalpana eventually falls in love with him.

Once, while on a train to Mumbai, Kalpana saves a group of young girls from abuse by a group of goons led by Lakshman (Pradeep Rawat). After a few days, the same goons come to Kalpana's house in order to avenge their embarrassment. Incidentally, Sanjay arrives at the scene and fights off the goons, but during the ensuing fight, Kalpana is murdered. The irony showcased is that Kalpana never finds out that he is Sanjay. Lakshman then strikes the downcast Sanjay on his head severely with a metal rod. Sanjay survives the blow, but acquires anterograde amnesia because of the trauma of his brain injury. At any given time, he does not remember anything that happened more than 15 minutes back, although he frequently has flashbacks of Kalpana's murder. He determines to take revenge on those responsible for Kalpana's death. The rest of the story is about how Sanjay, along with a medical college student Sunita (Jiah Khan), goes about finding Lakshman and the goons.

The cast for Ghajini is like this.

Aamir Khan
Asin Thottumkal
Jiah Khan
Riyaz Khan
Pradeep Rawat

Music by A. R. Rahman

Produced by Allu Aravind, Madhu Varma, Madhu Mantena

Cinematography Ravi K. Chandran
Distributed by Studio 18 Adlabs

Ghajini Aamir Khan Movie Theatre Show timing Multiplex timings in Mumbai

Ghajini Aamir Khan Movie Theatre Show timing Multiplex timings in Mumbai
Here are the show timings for Ghajini in mumbai.... I sense it to be a very big movie, and Aamir Khan hardly disappoints, So book your tickets well in advance, and dont wait in those long current bookings queues..

BIG Cinemas: Huma - Kanjurmarg
11:55AM
02:00PM
03:15PM
06:45PM
10:15PM

BIG Cinemas: Metro
10:50AM
11:55AM
03:15PM
06:00PM
06:45PM
08:45PM
09:30PM
10:15PM

BIG Cinemas: IMAX
10:45AM
11:55AM
03:15PM
04:30PM
06:45PM
10:15PM

CineMAX: Thane (Eternity Mall) Gold Class
07:30AM
04:30PM

CineMAX: Thane (Eternity Mall)
07:30AM
09:00AM
10:45AM
12:30PM
03:00PM
07:15PM
09:30PM
10:45PM

CineMAX: Sion
07:15AM
09:00AM
10:30AM
12:30PM
04:00PM
06:00PM
07:25PM
09:45PM
10:45PM

BIG Cinemas: Metro - Ebony Lounge


CineMAX: Thane (Wonder Mall)
10:30AM
12:30PM
04:00PM
06:00PM
07:20PM
09:30PM
10:45PM

INOX: Nariman Point
10:45AM
12:00PM
03:30PM
04:15PM
10:30PM

BIG Cinemas: Little World, Kharghar
11:55AM
02:30PM
03:15PM
06:45PM
10:15PM

BIG Cinemas: Palm Beach, Vashi
10:20AM
11:55AM
02:30PM
03:15PM
06:45PM
10:15PM

CineMAX: Vashi
10:00AM
12:30PM
04:00PM
07:25PM
10:45PM


Moviestar: Goregaon
10:45AM
11:45AM
02:15PM
03:15PM
05:45PM
06:45PM
09:15PM
10:15PM

CineMAX: Versova (Gold Class)
10:30AM
02:00PM
05:30PM
11:00PM

CineMAX: Versova (Regular)
12:00PM
03:30PM
07:00PM
10:00PM
10:30PM


CineMAX: Growel, Kandivali (East)
10:30AM
12:30PM
04:00PM
06:00PM
07:20PM
09:30PM
10:45PM

CineMAX: Kandivali (West)


CineMAX: Mira Road
12:30PM
04:00PM
07:25PM
10:45PM

Fun Cinemas: Andheri
10:45AM
02:20PM
06:00PM
07:00PM
09:35PM
10:30PM


Fame NeelYog, Ghatkopar E
7:00PM
9:00PM
10:30PM

Fame Raghuleela, Kandivli W
7:15PM
9:15PM
10:45PM

Fame Adlabs, Andheri W
7:15PM
8:30PM
10:45PM
11:55PM


Fame Inorbit, Malad W
7:00PM
8:00PM
9:30PM
10:30PM
11:30PM


Fame Thakur, Kandivli E
7:00PM
10:30PM

Monday, December 15, 2008

Meet the New Action Girl - Jiah Khan in Ghajini

jiah khan in ghajini
With a lot of Pretty young things in Bollywood turning to action, the hardcore action loving audience can now feast on some beauty with action, which a few decades ago was the domain of handsome, macho heroes and the rugged villains.

The most recent phenomenon was the former Miss World Priyanka Chopra, who wowed the audience as well as the King Khan's heart with her superb action sequences in DON–THE CHASE BEGINS. However, she was not so successful despite some superbly crafted action sequences in DRONA. Also in the fray with some breathtaking stunts is another of SRK's co–star, Deepika Padukone, who has made extra efforts to make her action scenes look authentic in CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA, opposite the king of action, Akshay Kumar. And the latest femme fatale following the action route to success is the NISHABD beauty, Jiah Khan.

As per Jiah, she plays a medical student in Aamir Khan's upcoming Christmas release, GHAJINI and helps Aamir nab the criminals responsible for his girlfriend's murder. In this intense action extravaganza Jiah has been a part of many action sequences and has taken active part in many scenes as well. The dusky beauty says that it was tough doing action sequences and she had to shed a lot of weight and had to be physically fit so as to carry out the action scenes with conviction.

The action babe funda has been in use in the Hollywood movies for a long time, and it was time that our Bollywood chicks make something out of it

Well, we are pretty sure that efforts will be appreciated by the audience on December 25th, as that is when GHAJINI will release.

A Hit Before It's Release - Chandni Chowk to China

Though the talks are on around the box office outcome of RAB NE BANA DI JODI, another film which is continuing to earn audience for itself is the Akshay Kumar starrer CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA. The film is releasing on 16th January, 2008 but in the interim it has managed to create quite a sizeable population for itself which is waiting to catch the film in the first week of release.

While the music of the film was released in the middle of last week, a little before that the theatrical promo was unveiled. The response that this initiative generated has been beyond the expectations of even the makers of the film, as can be judged by the statistics that reveal that more than 3 million downloads of the film's promos have already been made from the websites. Now that's an unheard of number, especially for a mainstream film which in fact is being promoted as an international venture by its backers Warner Bros.

In fact if one goes to the site, it is seen that CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA has been positioned quite prominently with it's logo appearing first, hence edging out numerous international projects that are being backed by Warner Bros.

Says an official from Warner Bros., "The response that we have fetched it unprecedented. Moreover, if one looks at the fact that this is a foreign language film for us, we are truly amazed at the reach that CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA has generated."

With the response to the promo being a huge hit and Akshay Kumar's popularity riding high, especially during last 3 years, Warner Bros has confirmed big plans for the film's release. "We are certain about releasing CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA on 1400 odd screens just in India. In USA, it will be the biggest release ever for Akshay Kumar. We would also be holding the film's premier across the globe. CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA will certainly redefine what BIG stands for", says the official in a confident tone.

Kajol Bipasha Preity Lara Rani Mukherjee in Rab Ne song Phir Milenge

Shah Rukh Khan's latest release RAB NE BANA DI JODI is definitely special not just because of its extraordinary story, Anushka's performance, and Aditya Chopra being at the helm of affairs but also because it features a beautiful medley song of with 5 beauties of Bollywood – Kajol, Bipasaha Basu, Lara Dutta, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji. It is one of the USPs of the film.

The medley is beautiully sung by Sonu Nigam and composed by Salim–Suleiman & Jaideep Sahni. It shows Shah Rukh paying tribute to yesteryear actors like Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, Shammi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor by dancing on the song with the lyrics consisting of thier movie names.

Here is the sequence of the song Phir milenge chalte chalte...

Kajol–SRK: The medley (a dream sequence song in the film) starts with Kajol & Shah Rukh Khan in THE RAJ KAPOOR & NARGIS style with 1950's hit song 'Pyaar Hua Ikraar hua...' The screen just lightens up to see SRK & Kajol sharing the same screen space.

Bipasha–SRK: The medley gets hotter with Bipasha's entry in a classic appearance. SRK woos Bipasha in Devanand style with his hit numbers like 'Jab Pyaar kisise hota hai', 'Dil Ka bhawaar', 'Tere ghar ke saamne ek ghar banonga', etc

Lara–SRK: With Lara's smashing entry in yesteryear dancing Queen Helen style the medley gets more and more intriguing. SRK screaming 'yahoo' in Shammi kapoor style and shaking leg with hot Lara Dutta on Shammi Kapoor's popular number 'O Haseena Zulfon Waalii' makes eyes nostalgic.

Preity–SRK: As Preity and Shah Rukh enters the frame with the melodious song 'Mere sapno ki rani' it reminds us of the magic of yesteryears super hit jodi Rajesh Khanna–Sharmila Tagore

Rani–SRK: The last part of the medley is dedicated to Rishi Kapoor. Shah Rukh gets groovy with Rani Mukherji by dancing on the tunes of Rishi Kapoor's memorable hits HUM KISISE KUM NAHIN, KARZ, etc.

Visually the track is so appealing that once it hits the screens with Bipasha basu, Preity zinta, Rani Mukherji, Lara Dutta and Kajol dancing away with Shahrukh Khan; it will definitely shoot straight to the number one position

Sony Pictures distributing RAAZ - The Mystery Continues

The Much awaited sequel of the hit film RAAZ. In a formal announcement, it has been declared that the global giant, SONY Pictures Entertainment India will be distributing RAAZ – THE MYSTERY CONTINUES. The film has been produced by one of the biggest names in Bollywood; Vishesh Films with major music label SONY BMG. It will be SONY BMG's first Bollywood film venture. RAAZ TMC is one of the most anticipated releases of the next year 2009 and will be release in cinemas from 23rd January 2009 onwards.

SONY Pictures has already a established name in the global scene, with films like SPIDERMAN, THE DAVINCI CODE, CASINO ROYALE and the recent QUANTUM OF SOLACE on their names. They have also been in the Bollywood scene with SAAWARIYA. With regards to RAAZ TMC, they will be the theatrical distributors for the Indian region.

Mohit Suri is directing Raaz - The Mystery Continues, with Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman in the cast.

Says Shridhar Subramaniam, Managing Director, SONY BMG, ''With RAAZ TMC begins our film collaboration with Vishesh Films, a partner we are truly proud to have in this industry. We have had a great association during the music release of JANNAT as well. Now, having our most natural ally, SPE on board for the distribution of RAAZ TMC has fortified our strength as we venture into Bollywood film production.''

Mukesh Bhatt, Chairman and MD of Vishesh Films is truly excited at the prospect of associating with SPE. ''RAAZ TMC is witness to many firsts for us. It is our first venture for a film with SONY BMG, which is a major music label. To now have SPE distribute it in the Indian market is yet again a big first. Collaboration with these international giants is a landmark for us and for Bollywood itself. I hope for a long standing association with both companies for our films henceforth.''

Kercy Daruwalla, Managing Director, SONY Pictures stated that was quite an ''honor to be associated with Vishesh Films, who is known to create films of great mass appeal, both with regards to story as well as soundtrack.'' It is a venture that he hopes to see going far into the future.

While Bollywood with its spate of thrillers and horror films, RAAZ – THE MYSTERY CONTINUES promises to be a breakthrough in this genre with not just the storyline but also the film techniques, performances and soundtrack. These expectations only get heightened with the fact that the film comes from the Vishesh Films and SONY BMG stables. The deal with SPE for distribution now definitely ups the value of the entire project.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Rab ne Bana Di Jodi Movie Reviews and Rating

Rab ne Bana Di Jodi Movie Reviews and Rating
Rab ne Bana di Jodi has been a long awaited movie by Shahrukh Khan. The Movie is realeasing on friday, 12th December. Its opening in most of the multiplexes and single screen theatres. The reviews and ratings of this movie is worth reading.

Aditya Chopra is Director of Rab ne Bana Di Jodi, Produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra. The film is distributed by Yash Raj Films. The cast of the movie goes like this

* Shahrukh Khan as Surinder Sahni and Raj Kapoor
* Anushka Sharma as Taani
* Vinay Pathak
* Anupam Kher
* Farida Jalal
* Kajol - Special Appearance
* Rani Mukerji - Special Appearance
* Preity Zinta - Special Appearance
* Priyanka Chopra - Special Appearance


The story of the movie goes something like this.

Surinder Sahni (Shahrukh Khan), a man working for Punjab Power, who falls in love with Taani (Anushka Sharma) the flamboyant, fun-loving, vivacious girl for whom the whole world is her canvas and she paints her own life with the colours of rainbow all until unforeseen circumstances changes it all and brings them together. They get married and lead a not-so happy life due to huge age difference between Surinder and Taani. Taani, meanwhile, wants to participate in a reality dance show called "Dancing Jodi," which is the main backdrop of the movie. The dance contest showcases couples of all races, colours, backgrounds and sexual preferences. Taani wants to take part for the show, but she is not able to due to her husband's lack of fashion statement. Later on when Surinder finds out about his wife's wish to participate in the reality dance show, he undergoes a major change. Taani keeps falling in love with her changed husband.

Come back soon for the ratings and reviews of Rab ne Bana di Jodi.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Rab ne Bana di Jodi Movie Theatre Show timing Multiplex timings in Mumbai

Here are the Rab ne bana di jodi movie show timings in mumbai.... Since it is a shahrukh khan movie, please book your tickets well in advance, and wait in those long current bookings queues..

Moviestar: Goregaon


CineMAX: Andheri (East)


CineMAX: Versova (Gold Class)


CineMAX: Versova (Regular)


CineMAX: Bandra(E)


CineMAX: Goregaon(West)


CineMAX: Growel, Kandivali (East)


CineMAX: Kandivali (West)


CineMAX: Mira Road


Fun Cinemas: Andheri


INOX: Milan



MovieTime: The Hub, Goregaon


BIG Cinemas: Huma - Kanjurmarg


BIG Cinemas: Metro - Ebony Lounge


BIG Cinemas: Metro


BIG Cinemas: IMAX


CineMAX: Thane (Eternity Mall) Gold Class


CineMAX: Thane (Eternity Mall)


CineMAX: Sion


CineMAX: Thane (Wonder Mall)


BIG Cinemas: Little World, Kharghar


BIG Cinemas: Palm Beach, Vashi


CineMAX: Vashi


Fame AdLabs, Andheri


Fame Inorbit, Malad-West

Friday, December 5, 2008

Dil Kabbadi Movie timings in Mumbai - Dil Kabbadi Movie Theatre Show timings

These are the movie theatre show timings in Mumbai for the new released movie Dil Kabbaddi, Starring Irfaan Khan, Soha ali khan, Rahul Bose, Konkana Sen Sharma, Rahul Khanna....

Moviestar: Goregaon

01:15PM, 04:15PM, 07:15PM, 10:15PM

CineMAX: Andheri (East)
10:30AM, 03:30PM, 10:45PM

CineMAX: Versova (Gold Class)
08:30AM, 11:15PM

CineMAX: Versova (Regular)
10:00AM, 01:00PM, 03:30PM, 06:00PM, 08:30PM, 10:05PM

CineMAX: Bandra(E)
12:50PM, 06:00PM, 10:50PM

CineMAX: Goregaon(West)
10:30AM, 04:00PM, 10:00PM

CineMAX: Growel, Kandivali (East)
12:30PM, 03:00PM, 05:30PM, 08:00PM, 10:30PM

CineMAX: Kandivali (West)
10:30AM, 03:30PM, 06:00PM, 10:30PM

CineMAX: Mira Road
12:30PM, 03:00PM, 05:30PM, 08:00PM, 10:30PM

Fun Cinemas: Andheri
01:00PM, 03:30PM, ,06:00PM , 08:30PM, 11:00PM

INOX: Milan
04:15PM, 09:00PM


MovieTime: The Hub, Goregaon
11:00AM, 01:15PM, 3:30PM, 06:00PM, 08:15PM, 10:30PM

BIG Cinemas: Huma - Kanjurmarg
10:50AM, 01:10PM, 03:30PM, 05:50PM, 08:20PM, 10:50PM

BIG Cinemas: Metro - Ebony Lounge
09:45PM

BIG Cinemas: Metro
11:40AM, 03:55PM, 06:15PM, 08:15PM, 10:50PM

BIG Cinemas: IMAX
11:00AM, 03:25PM, 05:45PM, 08:15PM, 10:45PM

CineMAX: Thane (Eternity Mall) Gold Class
08:15AM, 08:30PM

CineMAX: Thane (Eternity Mall)
12:30PM, 03:00PM, 06:00PM, 10:30PM

CineMAX: Sion
08:00AM, 10:00AM, 01:00PM, 03:00PM, 06:00PM, 08:00PM, 10:30PM

CineMAX: Thane (Wonder Mall)
12:30PM, 03:00PM, 05:30PM, 08:00PM, 10:30PM

BIG Cinemas: Little World, Kharghar
10:30AM, 12:50PM, 03:10PM, 05:30PM, 08:00PM, 10:30PM

BIG Cinemas: Palm Beach, Vashi
10:30AM, 12:50PM, 03:10PM, 05:30PM, 08:00PM, 10:30PM

CineMAX: Vashi
10:00AM, 12:30PM, 03:00PM, 07:30PM, 10:00PM

Fame AdLabs, Andheri
10:15AM, 1:15PM, 3:50PM, 6:00PM, 8:00PM, 10:40PM

Fame Inorbit, Malad-West
10:15AM, 12:45PM, 3:15PM, 5:45PM, 8:15PM, 10:40PM

Chandni Chowk to China Official Theatrical Movie Trailers Videos Promos

Dil kabbaddi Official Theatrical Trailer Video Promo - Dil Kabbaddi

Behka main Behka Ghajini song Video Promo Trailer - Ghajini Aamir Khan Movie

Hai Guzarish song Video Promo Trailer - Ghajini Aamir Khan Movie

Haule Haule Music Video - Rab Ne Bana di Jodi

Making of the song Haule Haule - Rab Ne Bana di Jodi Making

Making of Dance pe Chance song - Rab ne Bana di Jodi

Rab ne Bana Di Jodi Traliers, Rab Ne Movie theatrical Official Trailers

Thursday, December 4, 2008