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  • Whistling Woods to celebrate 100 years of cinema

    Whistling Woods to celebrate 100 years of cinema

    MUMBAI: Students and Alumni of the Whistling Woods International are set to host a three-day film festival to earmark the centenary celebrations of Indian Cinema from 1 to 3 June at its Film City campus.

    Titled Cinema 100, the initiative will showcase a blend of film screening – classic films, curated films, documentaries, thematic compilations among others, knowledge sharing and learning, exhibition of film posters and rare cinema artifacts.

    Whistling Woods International founder chairman Subhash Ghai said, "Whistling Woods has always promoted quality film education and we have been thought leaders in providing the latest knowledge and infrastructure to our students. Cinema 100 is our tribute to the fascinating 100 year journey of Indian Cinema. Industry stalwarts and legends have agreed to share their knowledge and experiences to make this experience even richer."

    Celebrities who will grace the occasion or conduct workshops or panel discussions in the three-day festival are AR Rahman, Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Habib Faisal, Rohit Shetty, R Balki, Saroj Khan, Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Javed Siddiqui, Gulzaar, Zoya Akhtar, Nagesh Kukunoor, Jackie Shroff, Hema Malini, and Khalid Mohammed among others.

  • Sanjay Bhansali to be honoured at London Asian Film Fest

    Sanjay Bhansali to be honoured at London Asian Film Fest

    MUMBAI: Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be honoured for his work on disability in his last film Guzaarish in 2010 in Tongues on Fire – The London Asian Film Festival at a ceremony on 24 March.

    Two films of Bhansali, Black and Guzaarish, will be screened at the festival.

    “We‘re very excited to have invited director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who will be here on 21 March until the closing night awards ceremony on 24 March at BAFTA,” said a statement of the Festival. “Tongues on Fire will be giving him an award in recognition of his work on disability in the film. Sanjay will also be delivering the Nargis Dutt lecture at the University of Westminster (Regent Street campus) on 22 March,” the statement added.

    Guzaarish saw Hrithik Roshan play a quadriplegic former magician attempting to end his own life through euthanasia.

    Tongues on Fire – The London Asian Film Festival takes place from 16 to 24 March.

  • Sajid Nadiawala plans 6 films in silver jubilee year

    Sajid Nadiawala plans 6 films in silver jubilee year

    MUMBAI: On the occasion of his completing 25 years in the Hindi film industry, Sajid Nadiawala has decided to launch six more ventures shortly.

    The films will start with the Salman Khan starrer Kick, followed by a Sabbir Khan directed film with Shahid Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali‘s next with Hrithik Roshan, Judwaa 2 with Saif Ali Khan, the adaptation of Chetan Bhagat‘s 2 States with Ranbir Kapoor and the soon to release Housefull 2.

    Nadiawala used to work as an assistant to his uncle. He worked on films like Gulaami, Hathyar and Main Azaad Hoon. In 1987, he became the member of IMPPA (Indian Motion Pictures Producers‘ Association).

    “Akshay (Kumar) was my school friend. We used to go to Don Bosco. So, I made a film with him and Suniel Shetty titled Waqt Hamaara Hai. It was a hit. After that there was no looking back,” Nadiawala was quoted in media reports.

    Interestingly, on the occasion of his 21 birthday on 18 February 1987, Nadiadwala launched his production banner Nadiadwala Grandson.

  • Dharma Productions lines up 3 releases in 2012

    Dharma Productions lines up 3 releases in 2012

    MUMBAI: Dharma Productions has had a terrific start in 2012 with the Hrithik Roshan-starrer Agneepath entering into the Rs 1-billion club.

    Karan Johar‘s production house and UTV Motion Pictures are releasing the Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu on 10 February, two weeks after Agneepath hit the screens on 26 January.

    Later during the year, Dharma Productions will be releasing a couple of films. Their next film, Student of the Year, is already in news with the selection of a complete new star cast comprising newcomers like Varun Dhavan, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra.

    Dharma Productions will release Ayaan Mukherji‘s next directorial venture, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, this year.

  • Agneepath is first 2012 release to enter Rs 1-billion club

    Agneepath is first 2012 release to enter Rs 1-billion club

    MUMBAI: Agneepath is the first 2012 release to enter the Rs 1-billion club. The Hrithik Roshan-starrer, produced by Dharma Productions, has become the 10th film to have joined the prestigious club on the 11th day of its release.

    The Rs 1-billion club opened in 2008, when Ghajini and 3 Idiots achieved identical numbers within nine days of their release. 2010, however, saw only two films, Dabangg (10 days) and Golmaal 3 (14 days), achieve the magical figure.

    Last year turned out to be a heartening period for all big ticket films. Ready (15 days), Singham (7 weeks), Bodyguard (7 days), Ra.One (10 days) and Don 2 (15days) succeeded in joining the Rs 1-billion club in quick succession.

    With the exception of Ready, most of the films that reached the Rs 1-billion mark were released on a national holiday followed by a 4-5 day weekend. While Salman Khan’s Bodyguard released on Eid, Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One opened on Diwali and his Don 2 released on Christmas.

    Incidentally, Agneepath released on Republic Day.

  • Agneepath nets Rs 620 mn in opening weekend

    Agneepath nets Rs 620 mn in opening weekend

    MUMBAI: Agneepath, a remake of the 1990 film of the same title from Dharma Productions, has taken an outstanding opening, making the most of its release on Thursday, 26 January, the Republic Day holiday.

    The opening day collections touched an all time high of Rs 230 million. However, due to lack of appreciation and bad worth of mouth, the film registered a drastic drop of over 50 per cent over the next two days.

    The collections of the Hrithik Roshan-starrer gained some respectability on Sunday to end the weekend at approximately Rs 620 million.

    Meanwhile, Chaalis Chaurasi has collected Rs 6 million in its second week, taking its total to Rs 27 million.

    Ghost remains reasonably steady and manages to stay above the Rs 10 million-mark in its second week to collect Rs 13 million. Its two-week collections stand at Rs 81 million.

    Players added Rs 25 million in its third week, taking its total to Rs 290 million.

    Don 2 collected a symbolic Rs 8 million in its fifth week. The movie has so far netted Rs 1.11 billion.

    The Dirty Picture added Rs 4 million, ending with Rs 837.5 million over eight weeks.

  • Ranveer Singh in Magadheera remake

    Ranveer Singh in Magadheera remake

    MUMBAI: After months of keeping the industry in suspense, producers Vikas Bahl and Anurag Kashyap have signed Ranveer Singh to play the lead role in the Hindi remake of the 2009 Telugu hit Magadheera.

    With his signing, Singh has edged out Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor, the names of whom that were constantly doing the rounds.

    Confirming the same, Bahl said, “Magadheera is a passion project for us, and we are excited to have the rights to re-create this magical piece of work. Ranveer is the best thing that could have happened to it.
     
    He has all the ingredients to be a passionate lover, a warrior and an entertainer, all at the same time. All the fans of Magadheera are coming together to recreate its magic with the support of Allu Arvind, the producer of the original film.”

    Magadheera is a historic love story. Set against the backdrop of 17th century India, the film is said to have an estimated budget of Rs 50 crore.

    Preparing for the role, Singh will undergo intense physical training. He will also interact with Ram Charan, who played the lead in the original, to get some valueable inputs.

  • Zoya Akhtar set to make a short film with children

    Zoya Akhtar set to make a short film with children

    MUMBAI: After having debuted with Luck By Chance and seconded by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Zoya Akhtar is set to direct a short film with children.

    Akhtar has been auditioning children for the film and if all goes according to plans, she will start shooting during the summer vacations this year.

    The film will be shot in Mumbai.

    Incidentally, Akhtar’s second film Zindagi Na Mile Dobara that starred Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin, was well received by critics and turned out to be a huge box office success.

  • iball Slide ropes in Hrithik Roshan as ambassador

    iball Slide ropes in Hrithik Roshan as ambassador

    MUMBAI: iball has recently launched a new TVC for its product, iball Slide. The digital life-style product company has also appointed Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador.

    The ad is seen across all leading television channels. The company will also launch an array of initiatives which will span television, radio, outdoor, below the line and digital media.

    iBall director Sandeep Parasrampuria said, “iBall has plans to create awareness for this campaign. iBall products are sold on many e-commerce websites. Digital Media advertising would be considered in the later stages. As of now we would like to focus on TV and Print.”

    Tablet PCs provide platter of possibilities to do different things related with work, play, information and entertainment. The iBall Slide TVC highlights the same wherein, Roshan talks about things he can do on iBall Slide and the performance of the product.

  • Dhanush takes to direction; wants Hrithik in his debut film

    Dhanush takes to direction; wants Hrithik in his debut film

    MUMBAI: After receiving accolades for Kolaveri Di, Dhanush has plans to direct a fantasy film in Hindi.

    It is learnt that Rajnikant‘s son-in-law is keen to cast Hrithik Roshan as his main lead.

    Roshan happens to be on the top of his list with a few more names in his mind. With the proposed film being touted as a big budget fantasy film, Dhanush needs someone larger-than-life who can carry off the film.

    “It‘s my dream project and I want to give it my all. So I‘d rather just focus on one thing. Though I think it is too premature to talk about the film, I am definitely finalising the story and looking at some big names to cast,” Dhanush has been quoted in reports.

    The Kolaveri man has now decided to regularly travel between Chennai and Mumbai for his forthcoming ventures and his project, he is expecting to start by 2012 end.