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  • Ram-Leela to open Marrakech International Film Fest

    Ram-Leela to open Marrakech International Film Fest

    MUMBAI: Eros International and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh will open the 13th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival on 29 November, 2013. Director/producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Deepika Padukone will be at the festival during the opening ceremony.

     

    And that isn’t all! Apart from being the first Bollywood film this year to be opening an international festival, the film will also be screened for the festival’s jury, some of the biggest names in world cinema including Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Patricia Clarkson of The Untouchables and Shutter Island fame, Oscar and Bafta award winner Marion Cottilard who starred in Inception and The Dark Knight Rises and Anurag Kashyap from home turf who has always gone on to say that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the finest filmmakers in the country.

  • Fox Star Studios and Illuminati Films collaborate for Homi Adajanias Finding Fanny

    Fox Star Studios and Illuminati Films collaborate for Homi Adajanias Finding Fanny

    MUMBAI: One of the leading production and distribution house, Fox Star Studios has partnered with Dinesh Vijan – Saif Ali Khan’s Illuminati films, to present Homi Adajania’s quirky comedy Finding Fanny. This ensemble film brings Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor, together for the first time, ably backed by stalwarts Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia and Pankaj Kapur.

     
    Set in Goa, Finding Fanny is a hilarious and heartwarming bilingual film about a man’s search for his childhood love, Stefanie (Fanny) Fernandes, and how a group of dysfunctional characters go on a road trip with him to find her. The journey, riddled with a funny chain of events and life changing moments that impact everyone involved, forms the crux of the film.

     

    Finding Fanny comes on the strong back of illuminati Films and Homi’s last outing, the super-hit film Cocktail. Producer Dinesh Vijan added, “We are excited about the way the film is shaping up. Homi has a talent for cinematic storytelling, giving us diverse stories be it a Being Cyrus or Cocktail and now we have a gem of a film in Finding Fanny. We are proud to add this wonderful, warm, quirky story to our stable. We are looking forward to partnering with Fox Star Studios, and hope to reach out to a wide audience globally.”

     
    Fox Star Studios CEO Vijay Singh added, “Finding Fanny is a very important addition to our exciting line-up for 2014, and we are glad to have partnered with Dinesh and Saif on this film. We believe in Homi’s cinema and its ability to connect universally. We were blown away by the script and the film has lined up some of India’s most exciting talent. We are committed to releasing it across the globe.”

     
    When asked about his third outing, Homi said, “I was offered some big “Cocktail-type” films after the success of it, but I really wanted to work on my own material and not just direct something for money. Finding Fanny is really very special to me. Naseer and Dimple are a riot to work with. Pankaj is incredible. Deepika amazes me with her constant growth as an actor and Arjun was a revelation surpassing my expectations. The performances have been selfless and fantastic. We all worked very hard but more importantly we had a blast and I promise you’ll see this on screen.”  

     
    Finding Fanny will be released worldwide on 4 July 2014.

  • CBFC asks to cut short the kiss in ‘Ram Leela’

    CBFC asks to cut short the kiss in ‘Ram Leela’

    MUMBAI: Their sizzling chemistry on-screen has been making news since last many days. And actor Ranveer Singh has been quite kicked about the steamy kissing scene with co-actor Deepika Padukone in their upcoming Ram Leela that has been a talk of the town of late.

    But it seems the scene hasn’t gone down well with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). A recent newspaper report suggests that the Board has asked filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to chop the scene by almost 50 per cent to get a U/A certificate.

    It’s obvious that the filmmaker isn’t too happy with the CBFC directive but is not left with many option as he would like to get a U/A certificate for his film.

  • CBFC asks to cut short the kiss in Ram Leela

    CBFC asks to cut short the kiss in Ram Leela

    MUMBAI: Their sizzling chemistry on-screen has been making news since last many days. And actor Ranveer Singh has been quite kicked about the steamy kissing scene with co-actor Deepika Padukone in their upcoming Ram Leela that has been a talk of the town of late.

     

    But it seems the scene hasn’t gone down well with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). A recent newspaper report suggests that the Board has asked filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to chop the scene by almost 50 per cent to get a U/A certificate.

     

    It’s obvious that the filmmaker isn’t too happy with the CBFC directive but is not left with many option as he would like to get a U/A certificate for his film

  • E Lounge unwind with Deepika & Ranveer

    E Lounge unwind with Deepika & Ranveer

    MUMBAI: This week on CNN-IBN’s weekend entertainment show ‘E Lounge Unwind’, meet the stars of the much-awaited Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie ‘Ram-leela’. In a candid conversation with CNN-IBN’s Entertainment Rajeev Masand Editor Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh talk about their experience during the making of this film and working with Bhansali. Catch the stars as they talk about their passiona, te onscreen kiss, the chemistry they share, and the media speculation over their relationship.

    Don’t forget to tune into this captivating episode of ‘E Lounge Unwind’ on Sat, Nov 9th @ 10:30 PM, and repeat telecast on Sun, Nov 10th@ 1.30PM & 7.30 PM only on CNN-IBN.

  • Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking ban on movie ‘Ram-Leela’

    Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking ban on movie ‘Ram-Leela’

    Even as the Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a ban on the release of the movie Ram-Leela on the ground that it would hurt the religious sentiments of people, a review petition is coming up on this issue in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court later this week.

     

    A division bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan of Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on NGO Rashtravadi Shiv Sena which filed the plea wanting a change of title of the movie starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone should be changed as it hurts the religious sentiments of people.

     

    (The Allahabad High Court had earlier rejected a similar petition by social activist Nutan Thakur on the ground that the film had not been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification. However, Thakur has filed a review on the plea that the trailer has been passed by the CBFC.)

     

    Ram-Leela, which is scheduled to be released on 15 November, has been directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

     

    The plea in Delhi filed by the NGO’s president Jai Bhagwan Goyal said: “The title Ram-Leela which is understood by Hindus as enactment of the life and story of Lord Ram (Maryada Purshottam), is nowhere doing the same but on the contrary the film is portraying sex, violence and vulgarity, which is deeply hurting the religious sentiments and feelings of Hindus.”

     

    “The enactment, production and scheduled release of the film Ram-Leela is a gross insult to the religious feelings of Hindus,” the plea said, adding the objection is only in respect of naming such a film Ram-Leela.

  • Van Heusen collaborates with Deepika Padukone

    Van Heusen collaborates with Deepika Padukone

    MUMBAI: Van Heusen, a premium lifestyle brand, has collaborated with actress Deepika Padukone to co-create Van Heusen Woman’s limited edition collection.

    On the collaboration, Van Heusen brand head Vinay Bhopatkar said, “We are absolutely delighted to co-create a line with Deepika Padukone exclusively for Van Heusen. These dresses are an ultimate combination of style, class, modernity and substance. For the woman who is always on the move and wants to look good, our limited edition with its non fussy glamour is the perfect match – in one of our Limited Edition dresses, one could belong anywhere in the world. Women fashion followers have been quite influenced by Deepika’s overall charisma and this creation sparkles with her elegant style. We have shot the campaign with her at the most historical places in Milan like Piazza Del Duono, Di Viole Di Liquirozia, The Hallway – Galleria Vittorio, Mercato De Piazza and Park Bench – La Scala amongst others. Overall it’s a stunning collection that has been put together by Deepika and Van Heusen!”

    Pegged around old Hollywood glamour, classic meets contemporary is the over arching look of the collection. The exclusive line has already hit Van Heusen exclusive stores across the country.

    Talking on her turning designer Deepika said “We’ll I’m hardly a designer, I think I am someone who has ideas but I’m not very good at executing. But I’m very open to seeing new things and sharing my ideas and then of course I need people to help me put it all together.”

  • Allahabad High Court declines to act on Bhansalis Ramleela as it has not been certified

    Allahabad High Court declines to act on Bhansalis Ramleela as it has not been certified

    The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has said it is not appropriate to pass any directions to the Central Board of Film Certification at this stage because the Board has not taken any decision on the matter so far.

     

    The Bench of Justice Imtiyaz Murtaza and Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya said the film has not yet been certified for public exhibition as required under Section 4 of the Cinematograph Act 1952 and hence the process of certification has not yet concluded.

     

    It said that at the time when CBFC examines the film for issuing certificate for public exhibition, it is expected that the Board will act in accordance with the provision of Cinematograph Act and other related laws.

     

    The Court order came on a writ petition against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Ramleela on allegations that the title has religious connotations and hurts the religious sentiments of Hindus.

     

    Social activist Nutan Thakur said in the petition that the film slated for release on 15 November calls itself Ramleela of bullets. The official trailer of the film “shows abusive language and intimate scenes between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone which are far away from the religious connotation the word ‘Ramleela’ carries”.

     

    The petitioner had prayed for immediate change of the name of the film and banning of Promos or non-grant of a certificate by the CBFC if the producer does not do so.

     

    Directed by Bhansali and produced by him and Kishore Lulla (Eros International), the film is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ but set in violent times. It stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Supriya Pathak, Richa Chadha, and Priyanka Chopra as guest artiste in an item number.
    Bhansali has said he is paying an ode to his mother’s name with this film.

  • Besharam to get the widest release with 3,600 screens

    Besharam to get the widest release with 3,600 screens

    Shahrukh and Deepika starrer Chennai Express set a record by booking 3,500 screens in India. And now Ranbir Kapoor’s much awaited film Besharam is set to create a new record by releasing in 3,600 screens in India, leaving Chennai Express behind in the race.

     

    This will make Ranbir Kapoor’s comedy action drama the biggest release in Bollywood till date.

     

    However, Reliance Entertainment distributor head Utpal Acharya is slightly disappointed since they were looking out for 4,000 screens but the Telugu movie Attarintiki Daredi which has already released had already gained popularity in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other southern states.

     

    Besharam is slated to hit the big screens on a Wednesday i.e 2 October and will also star Ranbir’s parents – Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor along with Pallavi Sharda playing the female lead.

  • P C Chandra Jewellers appoints Hasleen Kaur, Former Femina Miss India Earth 2011 as their new brand ambassador

    P C Chandra Jewellers appoints Hasleen Kaur, Former Femina Miss India Earth 2011 as their new brand ambassador

    KOLKATA: P C Chandra Jewellers, one of the largest jewellery houses from Eastern India today announced Hasleen Kaur, former Femina Miss India Earth 2011 as their new brand ambassador. Hasleen Kaur will follow in the footsteps of previous emerging beauties like Deepika Padukone, Yami Gautam who were once a face of the brand and then later went on to become celebrated Bollywood beauty queens.

     

    The company is also soon to announce its new TVC with the newly appointed brand ambassador. Conceptualized by Bates CHI & Partners, the new campaign depicts a heavenly wedding, glamorous and grand against a regal backdrop; a dream wedding that is completed by the resplendent jewellery from PC Chandra Jewellers. The film, being the primary medium, is scripted and shot at in the mesmerizing palaces in Udaipur to recreate such a wedding in a palace by the lake.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, U.K.Chandra, M.D., P.C. Chandra Jewellers said, “P C Chandra Jewellers have had a history of recognizing emerging talents. Such has been the case with our earlier brand ambassadors. Hasleen embodies on one hand, the modern, young & independent woman of today and a loving daughter, a graceful bride and a nurturing lover on the other.”

     

    Former Femina Miss India Earth and the new P C Chandra Jewellers Brand Ambassador Hasleen Kaur shared her excitement on the brand association, “P C Chandra Jewellers, is a fine blend of modern and traditional designs. It is an iconic jewellery brand with a strong presence in Eastern India. I’m overwhelmed to partner with them at this juncture of my career and to represent the brand across India.”
    The group, which has 23 stores spread over Bengal, Delhi, Bangalore & Bhubaneswar, is targeting newer geographic regions in the coming years.