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  • Ferrari Ki Sawaari collects Rs 250 mn in opening weekend, says Eros

    Ferrari Ki Sawaari collects Rs 250 mn in opening weekend, says Eros

    MUMBAI: Vidhu Vinod Chopra‘s Ferrari Ki Sawaari has grossed Rs 250 million in its opening weekend, according to Eros International Media.

    Giving a breakup, Eros said the film grossed over Rs 200 million in India (net collection of Rs 139.01 million), while it raked in Rs 5 million from overseas.

    Directed by debutant director Rajesh Mapuskar, the film is the fun-filled story of small guys and their big dreams and how these dreams turn into a mad comedy of errors.

    Eros International Media senior VP, distribution – India Nandu Ahuja said, “The film showed a growth in collections over the weekend. Saturday showed a 36 per cent increase over Friday, Sunday showed a growth of approx 47per cent over Saturday and Sunday over Friday was 99 per cent.”

    Ferrari Ki Sawaari is a film about a young father‘s endeavour to fulfill the dream of his talented 10 year old son.

    “Ferrari Ki Sawaari is yet another success story which goes on to show that modest budget films are gaining popularity with the audiences. We had similar success with Vicky Donor earlier this year and this augurs well for new talent, be it actors or directors, to make their presence known in a rapidly growing Indian film industry. We are delighted to see this evolving trend that allows Eros to offer more such films later this year such as Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi and English Vinglish, ” added Eros International plc president – marketing and distribution Pranab Kapadia.

    Ferrari Ki Sawaari stars Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and Ritwik Sahore with a song appearance by Vidya Balan. Others in the cast include Paresh Rawal, Nilesh Divekar, Deepak Shirke, Akash Dhabade and Satyadeep Mishra.

    The film was release by Eros International on 15 June worldwide.

  • Vivek Agnihotri to cast Bachchan and Naseer in his remake of 12 Angry Men

    Vivek Agnihotri to cast Bachchan and Naseer in his remake of 12 Angry Men

    MUMBAI: Vivek Agnihotri, who had earlier directed films like Chocolate (2005) and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, has signed Amitabh Bachchan and Naseeruddin Shah for his next film Twelve, a remake of Sidney Lumet‘s 1957 American drama film 12 Angry Men.

    The filmmaker is also planning to cast Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, Boman Irani, Pankaj Kapur and Annu Kapoor for the film.

    “It‘s a brilliant story, the action of which takes place within the confines of a single room. It‘s a classic play and every time it‘s been made into a film, it has won laurels,” said Agnihotri in a statement. The filmmaker has also conceded that he‘s spoken to every single person he has in mind.

    Interestingly, the film also marks the comeback of Ashutosh Gowariker to the acting field. Having started off with Kundan Shah‘s Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa in 1993, Gowariker also played a part in the detective series CID.

  • Akshay Kumar to play Lord Krishna in Oh My God

    Akshay Kumar to play Lord Krishna in Oh My God

    MUMBAI: Earlier it was being speculated that either Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan would play Lord Krishna in Grazing Goat Pictures’ first offering OMG…Oh My God, but now it has been decided that the star producer himself would essay the cameo.

    The screen adaptation of Paresh Rawal’s play ‘Krishna vs Kanhaiyalal’, the Umesh Shukla-directed film has Rawal play an atheist while Kumar puts up a guest appearance as Lord Krishna.

    “We hadn’t approached any other actor. We were contemplating it, but I was able to adjust my dates and make time for the cameo. It’s only eight-10 days work, but it’s a significant role,” Kumar has reportedly said while confirming his portrayal.

    Krishna vs Kanhaiyalal’ shows Rawal playing a small-time businessman who runs an antique shop and his brush with God, religion, beliefs and virtues. Although it is a comedy, it opens some very hard truths about society, culture, religion and idol worship.

    In the form of dialogues in scenes that range from household issues between a couple to the corny, but still favourite ‘court scene’, the intent of the author comes out strongly in the script. The play itself flows in the form of intense debates and discussions focussed on the specific issues that it wants to address.

    The film is being co-produced by Kumar and Rawal while Viacom 18 will distribute the film.

  • Sequel of Aankhen in offing

    Sequel of Aankhen in offing

    MUMBAI: Producer Gaurang Doshi is well on way to make a sequel of his 2002 film Aankhen that starred Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal and Sushmita Sen in lead roles. But this time besides Bachchan, the entire cast is set to change.

    Talking about the fresh star cast, Doshi has said, “There will be a new cast except for Amitabh Bachchan. We are on the verge of finalising things and would make an announcement soon.”

    Though the original was directed by Vipul Shah, the second installment will be helmed by a new director. “We have been working on this idea of a sequel since quite some time. The first part of the film had two endings — one for the Indian market and the other for the overseas audience. The three protagonists in the film would remain blind,” averred Doshi, while revealing his plans.

    The sequel that will be shot in India, Canada and England would go on floors soon and is expected to release next year.

  • Shemaroo celebrates the comic Hungama of Paresh Rawal

    Shemaroo celebrates the comic Hungama of Paresh Rawal

    MUMBAI: Continuing its efforts to offer value for money packs to its consumers, home video firm Shemaroo has launched its latest VCD pack containing three hits of Paresh Rawal- Hera Pheri, Awara Paagal Deewana and Hulchul.

    The company says that at a time when the sequel to Hera Pheri is topping the box office collection charts, this pack will definitely become popular among Paresh Rawal fans.

    The company says that the pack costs Rs 349 against the regular price of Rs 447.

    Shemaroo has also released two other comedy packs in the past namely Non Stop Comedy Vol. 1 and 2. The first volume contains Golmaal, Chupke Chupke and Chasme Budoor and the second volume contains Masti, Style and Awara Paagal Deewana. Shemaroo plans to release many such value for money packs in future also.